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The right fireplace does so much more than bring actual warmth to a room.

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Sandra Funk: My business was always set up for remote work because I traveled with my husband for his work. When COVID hit and everything moved to Zoom, it allowed me to see that we only live in the New York area because of his job—we don’t have to stay. So we’re moving down to Nashville in 2021.

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Joanna Saltz: Over the past year, many of you have had to find new ways to engage clients and audiences. What’s the thing you’ve recently embraced that you wish you had done years ago?

Tenlie Mourning: When I founded Dendwell, the question that I asked was, “Why don’t I have the same kind of engagement and community when shopping for my home as I do for skin care or makeup?” I think that evolution was starting to happen, but in COVID we’ve seen it accelerate as consumers begin to see home decor as a vehicle for self-

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Gail Davis: COVID slammed me into digital, and it’s been a blessing because I can do it from home and not have the anxiety of packing up the car and bringing stuff to clients.

Drew McGukin @drewmcgukin

Jo: Tell me about your podcast.

Gail: For me, it was about having a woman of color tell of her experience in design, and then

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expression. To me that’s the most exciting shift.

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“Consumers don’t need more technology, or even more content—what they need is trust.”

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giving the opportunity to share others’ stories. I like to give a voice to people you wouldn’t normally hang out with.

Ariene Bethea: When COVID hit, I had just redone my website, so that was sort of perfect timing. I was also selling through Instagram, which has been a big platform for me.

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Drew McGukin: A lot of our projects have been out of state, so we were already living this remote style. But there is a side of me that firmly believes the difference between good and great has to do with touch, and what you’re seeing when you’re actually in a space. Reconciling that with digital has been a bit of a challenge for me.

Sandra: Community is so important. There are so many groups of designers that I’m part of that have become so supportive and great for resource sharing.

Leslie May: We launched a digital design service that is an opportunity for clients who want a design look but can’t afford my minimum, or who are design-savvy themselves. We launched it on Instagram, which I think is such a great avenue.

Tenlie: Instagram brings up this idea of trust. I need to trust that what I’m buying is going to look good and last—and I think that community is really the key there.

Jo: We think of the digital world as big, but in a lot of ways it allows you to make your world smaller.

IN HER CHARLOTTE, NC, SHOP, ARIENE BETHEA STAGES HER VINTAGE GOODS ON INSTAGRAM. FOR MORE, SEE P. 40.

Gail: I think there’s a lot of empathy now, which we need.

Ariene: I feel as if my Instagram community is like my brand ambassadors. Today, somebody’s coworker told her about a table she saw in my post and she came and got it. That’s always amazing to me.

IN ADDITION TO RUNNING HER OWN FIRM, HOUSE OF FUNK, SANDRA FUNK LAUNCHED INTERIOR DESIGN STANDARD, A PLATFORM TO INSTRUCT OTHER DESIGNERS ON THE BUSINESS.

Leslie: Instagram allows me to connect with people all over the country!

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Drew: To me, the impact of COVID-19 overall has been a real hunker-down-again feeling. I turned my closet into a gym and now I’m obsessed with the coolest, best-designed workout gear.

Leslie: I’ve started taking, like, three showers a day because I have children, two dogs, and

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architectural charm: The right fireplace does so much more than just bring actual warmth to a room. While the concept has remained essentially unchanged for thousands of years (light, gather, repeat), there are plenty of decisions—both functional and aesthetic—to consider when building your own. To help you get the most out of your fireplace, we asked the experts our most burning questions. —Hadley Mendelsohn

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Looking to Light?

Two designers show how to get your dream hearth without a gut reno.

Here’s where to begin.

1. CHOOSE A FIREBOX There are two main categories: masonry (built from the ground up) and prefab (a self-contained insert). Installing a new masonry fireplace is a major undertaking (for starters, you’ll usually need a chimney), which is why people tend to rehab what’s there, unless already undergoing a remodel.

If you won’t be using your fireplace that often, one with a gas-powered insert is advised, though a wood-burning stove is a happy medium for those who want an old-fashioned look and feel.

3. MIND SAFETY CODES There are numerous regional safety regulations you’ll need to look into, even if you’re just rehabbing an existing fireplace. Doing this before planning any actual design updates will spare you (and your contractor) a big headache.

Which Heat Is Right For You? Your energy source will affect the mood.

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MODERN REMIX The fireplace felt outdated, recalls Keia McSwain of design firm Kimberly + Cameron Interiors. So she brought in a mason to maintain the integrity of the original wood-burning fireplace and updated it with a new firebox.

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WOOD-BURNING Pros: Provides that classic fireplace ambience—think crackling flames and the beloved firewood scent.

Cons: Requires the most manual work both in terms of cleaning and tending the fire; residential wood smoke contributes to air pollution.

GAS Pros: You’ll get flames at the flick of a switch and a (mostly) authentic fireplace feel. Propane and natural gas both burn very cleanly.

Cons: The EPA warns of indoor air quality concerns when using nonvented gas fireplaces.

ELECTRIC Pros: A smart option for renters or as a short-term fix, these require only a nearby outlet. They also have the least environmental impact if powered by renewable resources.

Cons: You won’t get any flames—it’s basically a fancy portable heater.

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2. ENSURE VENTILATION Proper ventilation is essential for almost all fireplaces. (Ventless gas models do exist, but their safety is up for debate.) “If the flue is too small or too big, you’ll end up with a smoke-filled room,” warns architect Drew Davis of Ike Kligerman Barkley. Ventilation ensures that the fireplace gets enough makeup air, “replenishing the air that is drawn out of the flue when the fireplace is in use,” he says. “Too little makeup air results in smoke going down, not up.”

CLASSIC OVERTURES In her Brooklyn brownstone, designer Delia Kenza honored the original style of the home’s architecture, ornate mantel and all.

She inserted a new (but antique-looking) wood-burning stove that produces real fire but eliminates the risk of indoor smoke you’d get from a masonry fireplace.

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BRICK This timeless choice also happens to be a budget-friendly option. It’s great for both the internal firebox (since it’s noncombustible) as well as the surrounding area. Here, Andrew Howard used alternating patterns for more design impact.

STATEMENT SLAB Elizabeth Georgantas chose a bold quartz slab that doubles as a work of art. Darker marble is relatively low-maintenance, but for lighter tones, keep the area clean to ensure that soot doesn’t leave permanent stains.

TILE If you want to add color and movement at a more affordable price point than natural stone, opt for tile. Reath Design framed a gas insert with highgloss green tiles for casual California elegance.

STONE Whether it’s refined (like this limestone backdrop by Simply Done Interiors & Design) or rustic (think craggy fieldstone), this understated material is a go-to for fireplaces; be advised that some hold up to heat better than others.

An outdoor fireplace comes with requirements similar to an indoor build, like permits and ventilation.

Firepits are a simpler alternative, but the real thing, like this one by IKB, can be well worth the extra work.

Says Davis: “They have much more presence and can act as an extension of the house into the landscape.”

No Function? No Problem.

A nonworking fireplace can still be a valuable feature. Use the area to display a collection (Elizabeth Roberts Architects filled this one with plants) or cluster some pine-scented candles to get that flickering flame effect.

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SOFTWOOD Easy to light, which makes it ideal for kindling, but tends to burn down quickly.

Choose Your Burn Not all wood burns the same way.

HARDWOOD Best for hotter, longer-burning flames. Try hickory for that woodsy scent.

MANUFACTURED WOOD Firelogs are user-friendly (just light and go), but some can expose you to carcinogens; make sure to use an environmentally efficient one.

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Build a Better Bedroom With so many daily distractions, downshifting into sleep mode seems tougher than ever. If your bedroom isn’t set up to soothe, it’s hard to get the quality rest you crave. But, thanks to a few design-driven choices, you can get more shut-eye. “An ideal bedroom provides an environment for rest, positivity, and relaxation,” says interior designer Natalie Kraiem. From going all-in on a Stearns & Foster mattress to ditching the screens, here are four easy ways to make your space more serene.

The Rest Is Easy Follow these simple principles to prep your room for maximum zzz’s.

1. Invest in a Quality Mattress When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, “the mattress is the most important element,” says Kraiem. “My key recommendation is to source one from a company with a good, longlasting reputation, like Stearns & Foster.”

2. Layer Your Lighting Kraiem favors a mix, from table lamps and reading sconces to recessed lights and chandeliers. Try bulbs with lower wattages and dimmers to control the mood. To block outside light, Kraiem suggests lightweight curtains or Roman shades with blackout lining.

3. Pick a Peaceful Palette A bedroom’s color scheme can affect your mood and routine. Kraiem tends toward soothing hues, like shades of blue, ivory, mauve, and gray, with light bedding to anchor the room. “White and ivory sheets are classics and make the bed feel clean and crisp,” she says.

4. Go Screen-Free Most of us are guilty of screens in the bedroom (no shame, just reality!). But blue light from electronics can interfere with your circadian rhythms, so try to check them at the door.

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Holiday gatherings might look different this year, but even intimate celebrations will feel special with these entertaining essentials from our man-about-town Robert Rufino.

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“To me, nothing says ‘holidays’ like plaid—I wear a tartan kilt every Christmas Eve!”

“We’re mixing up afternoon tea with a few modern, whimsical twists.”

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Tray, christopherkennedy.com.

3. “Proper with a candycolored twist.” Cake stand, estellecoloredglass.com.

4. “The marbling is fabulous.”

Teapot by Astier de Villatte, johnderian.com. 5. “So perfectly dainty.” Napkins, elizabethlake.com. 6. “Take yourself on a flight of fancy.”

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3. “Sparkles like a jewel.”

Wineglass by Vietri, onekingslane .com. 4. “So much chicer than putting a bottle on the table.” Decanter, lalique .com. 5. “Layer, layer, layer.”

Charger, williams-sonoma.com.

6. “Add yet more plaid!”

Napkins, chefanie.com.

7. “Play it up with red candles.” Candelabra by VG New Trend, artemest.com.

8. “If you can’t find the right tablecloth, have one made— it should sweep the floor.”

Fabric by Covington, sailrite.com.

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1. “It’s like a piece of modern art.” Menorah by Areaware, food52.com. 2. “A perfect little bowl for gumdrops or salted caramels.” Dish by Elsa Peretti, tiffany.com. 3. “Instead of a framed photo, why not a vintage print?”

Antique engraving, evbantiques.com. 4. “A silver frame is always a welcome gift.” Frame, waterford.com.

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by Christian Lacroix for Vista Alegre, saksfifthavenue.com. 3. “Fill it with coffee.” Pitcher, frontgate.com. 4. “It just feels like the holidays.” Coffee mug inspired by the Colonial Williamsburg archives, caskata.com. 5. “I love the contrast of the lacquer with the rattan-wrapped handles.” Tray by Beth Webb, arteriorshome.com.

6. “A martini at breakfast—why not?” Martini glass, riedel.com.

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Aluminum candelabra by Litton Lane, homedepot.com.

2. “Nothing puts you in a celebratory mood like some sparkle.”

Bracelet, mishnewyork.com. 3. “The crest makes it feel like an heirloom.” Wineglass, juliska.com. 4. “There’s an artistic quality to the painted edge.” Plate, mottahedeh.com. 5. “Make a toast to the season.” Cordial glass, mgbwhome.com. 6. “The weight of the damask feels so rich.” Napkins by Beauvillé, elizabethpash.com.

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“More is more—the holidays are meant to be extravagant! Instead of a tree skirt, try a vintage fishbowl or planter.

It heightens the tree and gives you more room for Santa’s surprises.”

Matthew Monroe Bees, Charleston

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“Many Hanukkah traditions revolve around oil to represent the miracle of light, so we made a garland out of olive branches in homage to that. Pair a contemporary menorah and minimalist gift wrap for a new spin on the season.”

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“My mother always decorated our house with natural greenery, flowers, and branches, and I’ve continued to do that as I build memories for my own children and grandchildren.”

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“An antique home is the perfect backdrop for classic decorations.

I weave together fir, cedar, white pine, and boxwood for a door garland, hang matching window wreaths, and fill the holly with white lights.”

“My family celebrates both Christmas and Kwanzaa.

We choose a different theme every year, but you’ll always see a thread of blue running throughout— my father always used to hang blue lights on our house because it was my mother’s favorite color.”

Nikki Klugh, San Diego

“The planter in our entryway changes with the seasons.

In the winter, I incorporate moss, princess pine, and berries—I want my guests to feel like they’ve been transported elsewhere.”

Charlotte Moss, New York

“As much as I love traditional red and green, I wanted to do something a bit more glamorous and elegant with a mix of fine china, crystal, and silver. And don’t forget the importance of fragrance to set the holiday mood—think freshly cut evergreen branches and burning wood.”

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Their Cup of Tea An American and a Brit create a new kitchen in their historic home outside Boston—and an overseas sensibility prevails.

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ANCHOR HOOD A central range with a major hood and scrolling brackets pays homage to old-school European kitchens.

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Swanson of New England Design Works was tasked with this 1867 home in Belmont, Massachusetts, her client had a clear vision: “She is British, and from the beginning of the design process wanted to bring a European vibe to the kitchen,” the designer says.

Before the Union Jack could be flown, Swanson studied up on British kitchen design and worked with architect Elizabeth Cole and Nick Portnoy Builders to modernize the space, giving particular focus to resolving a “circuitous” traffic path on the ground floor by opening up walls, adding French doors to the outside, and moving the adjacent basement stairs. Then, Swanson sought out British vendors for furnishings like hardware and pendant lights—and opted for a crisp palette from the U.K.-based color masters at Farrow & Ball.

Perhaps the greatest impact comes from the traditional molding and trim throughout the space. “The door profile is more ornate, dressier than

Who Lives Here?

A British ex-pat mother, American father (who does most of the cooking), and their nineyear-old daughter.

French doors were installed to brighten the room and connect it to the outdoor area. Pendants: Hector Finch Lighting. Stools: Serena & Lily. Backsplash tile: Duquesa by Walker Zanger. Hardware: Armac Martin. Sink and faucet: Kohler.

Range: BlueStar. Paint: Pointing (white) and Inchyra Blue by Farrow & Ball. Art: Marshall Henrichs, through Charlestown Gallery.

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M I N I M A L U P P ER S

Clear walls leave space for art, a luxury in an otherwise utilitarian space.

what most clients are going after,” says Swanson of the deep blue-green cabinets. “It has a richness to it for that reason.”

She limited the amount of upper cabinets—“So many people want to blanket the wall in cabinets, but that can make the kitchen feel heavy and claustrophobic”—opting instead for slim glass-fronted columns lined in matte oak to highlight the dishware. Now, a quick cup of Earl Grey is always in reach.

FA R M H O U S E S I N K

While the island has its own sink and a stately brass faucet, the husband requested another large, practical sink for cooking.

H A R DWA R E VA R I AT I O N

Art: Ed Rose, through Charlestown Gallery.

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Swanson installed dressier pulls on bottom to exaggerate height, with more delicate knobs on top.

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In addition to reskilling employees, STIHL supports manufacturing career training and workforce development through several initiatives including: a Manufacturing Technology Summer Camp, held annually at the STIHL manufacturing facility to introduce high school students to careers in manufacturing, a Dual Enrollment Program through a partnership with the local public high schools and community college, sponsorships of local STEM education programs and the STIHL manufacturing apprenticeship program that’s been in place for more than 35 years.

The STIHL Inc. commitment to these initiatives creates opportunities for people like Bradley Holmes, a manufacturing technology summer camp participant, who went on to complete his associate’s degree in Mechatronics and graduate from the four-year STIHL apprentice program. Bradley now works as a full-time mechatronics technician at STIHL Inc. ensuring the assembly line keeps running to produce more than 80 models of products that are built in America.* Bradley’s story is a great example of how a company can invest in America’s workforce to bridge the skilled trade gap in U.S. manufacturing.

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Best Treasure Hunt

The Huntress Designer Jenny Wolf fills her horse-country shop with playful treasures, antique and new.

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POUND RIDGE, NY

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THE BEST

HOME STORES Shopping for your home doesn’t feel like a luxury anymore—it feels more like therapy. And whether you visit them masked up or virtually, tons of dreamy stores are open for business. Here are our favorites this year. By Hadley Keller P h o t o g r a p h b y K AT E S J O R D A N

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Allison Caccoma in San Francisco

Most Joyful

Jungalow Justina Blakeney’s inimitable style is on full display in her online shop. jungalow.com

Most Unique Antiques

Casa Gusto Mother-son duo Cris Briger and Charles Peed teamed with designer Susan Beimler to open a reserve of unbelievable finds.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL

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Best for the Preps

Sarah Bartholomew The Nashville designer, who opened her shop in 2018, is now offering her novel take on classic style virtually. sarahbartholomew.com

Decoration

Pillar & Post, Washington, D.C.

Designer Allison Caccoma arranges antique treasures and contemporary decor— by industry veterans and new names alike— with inviting freshness.

SAN FRANCISCO

GREENVILLE, MS

Best Atmosphere

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RW Guild

NEW YORK

rwguild.com Chicklet Sofa by Ray Wilkes, $2,200. biritestudio.com

Reed Smythe & Company Keith Smythe Meacham and the late Julia Reed founded this shop as an homage to their Southern roots and the belief that hosting is the best way to show love.

allisoncaccoma.com/shop

Check out the handcrafted furniture and small-batch decor stocked by Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch of Roman and Williams—then stay for a bite at La Mercerie, the restaurant within the Guild.

Best Entertaining Essentials

Best Surprises

Brother Vellies Something Special Most Special Setting

Pillar & Post Shop British antiques and accessories in an impossibly charming Georgetown townhouse.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

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A new program from Aurora James’s shoe label offers a rotation of ethically made home goods for a monthly fee. brothervellies.com Sol throw blankets by Like A Lion, $69 each. jungalow.com

Framed intaglio on marbled paper, from $245 (as shown). sarahbartholomew.com

Best Artful Assortment

Room Service Jennie Doran and Andrew Worm find beautiful versions of everything from paperweights to olive oil.

CLEVELAND

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Best Scandi Style

Bi-Rite Studio

Swedish-born Isabelle Dahlin offers up the coolest furniture, accessories, and even chic cleaning supplies.

BROOKLYN

NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES

biritestudio.com

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deKor Living

Contemporary shapes with big personality are the specialty of this whimsical shop.

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Best for New Discoveries

Sincerely Tommy This coffee shop also serves up-and-coming brands and made-to-order furniture.

BROOKLYN

Best for Unique Gifts

Best Modern Icons

MoMA Design Store

Design Within Reach

All products are vetted by the curatorial team, so you know they’re worthy of any aesthete.

Fabled pieces by Charles and Ray Eames or Hans Wegner are more accessible than ever through a new partnership with pay-later program Affirm.

NEW YORK

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sincerelytommy.com Edmund Davies ceramics, $50 (mug), $45 (bowl), and $55 (vase). toa.st

Most Ethical Selection

Minna A queer woman–owned purveyor prioritizing traditional techniques and sustainable sourcing.

HUDSON, NY

dwr.com

Best Bargain Chic Decor

Flying Tiger

Jamie Creel offers up eccentric picks, from minerals to taxidermy.

NEW YORK

creelandgow.com

NEW YORK

flyingtiger.com

Best from Around the Globe

Best for Pretty Basics

Goodee

Privet House

Best Handmade

An emporium offering necessities—baskets, tableware—that don’t sacrifice style.

The British-founded brand, dedicated to fostering slow,

Creel and Gow

A Copenhagen export that’s like IKEA for accessories— there’s no better place to stock up on candles and tabletop pieces.

minna-goods.com

Toast

Best Upscale Oddities

N EW PRESTON, CT

privethouse.com

Tamam in New York

Best Way to Travel

Tamam

A virtual marketplace from the brothers behind Want Les Essentiels, this shop has items from makers the world over. goodeeworld.com

The next best thing to Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is this treasure trove of rugs and decor.

NEW YORK

shop-tamam.com

Best Pedigree

Hollis The son of antiques impresario Susanne Hollis, Mik Hollis just opened a new outpost for vintage and contemporary finds. susannehollis.com Charlie kid’s chair by EcoBirdy in Sky, $199. goodeeworld.com

Best Sustainable Goods

Domain Next Wave designer Laura Hodges stocks local and responsibly made goods.

Domain in Baltimore

Best Statement Pieces

BALTIMORE

Moxie

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Designer Dennis Brackeen’s store is a layered jewel box of

SOCIAL MEDIA INNOVATORS These accounts are presenting vintage shopping in cool new ways.

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WILDFANG @wildfang_home

MAKE MOVES VINTAGE @makemovesvintage

OTHERTIMES @othertimesvintage

PARKER KENNEDY @pklthecellar

DOMAIN: JENNIFER HUGHES; MOXIE: PÄR BENGTSSON; THE HUNTRESS: KATE JORDAN

PASADENA, CA

antiques and accessories.

HOUSTON moxie-interiors.com

Best Laid-Back Style

The Flat

Best Mood Booster

Kerri Rosenthal This designer’s colorful shop stocks her bold, happy art on canvas as well as accessories.

Brick walls are the perfect backdrop for unpretentious art and decor at this new shop.

WESTPORT, CT

EAST NORWALK, CT

Best for Grandmillennials

theflatwestport.com

Society Social

kerrirosenthal.com

Roxy Te offers an oasis of rattan, grass cloth, and pastels.

CHARLOTTE, NC

shopsocietysocial.com

Best Italian Style

Sud Sicily’s coolest art and design are on display in the Big Easy at this shop from designers William Brockschmidt and Richard Dragisic.

NEW ORLEANS

sudneworleans.com

Best Woven Goods

Expedition Subsahara Beautiful Thing blanket

by Kerri Rosenthal, $628. kerrirosenthal.com

Best Investment

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams High-quality pieces are now accompanied by virtual design services.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

mgbwhome.com

Moxie in Houston

Senegal-born Sofi Seck brings the expertise of her country to the U.S., while aiming to fund a STEAM school for girls.

ST. CHARLES, MO

Society Social in Charlotte, NC

Best Curiosities

Best Changemaker

Kabinett & Kammer

West Elm

Designer Sean Scherer’s curiosity shop offers art, antiques, and accessories that defy categorization.

FRANKLIN, NY

kabinettandkammer.com

Newest Design Darling

expeditionsubsahara.com

Lars Bolander

Best Tabletop Secret

Swedish designer and antiques dealer Bolander presents the fruits of his travels.

Kneen & Co. This glittery showroom hosts tableware from the world’s best brands.

CHICAGO kneenandco.com

The retailer was one of the first to sign the 15 Percent Pledge, committing more shelf space to Black-owned businesses.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

westelm.com Lars Bolander in Westport, CT

WESTPORT, CT

larsbolander.com

Best Art/Design Combo

Lantz Collective A father-daughter duo stock their shop with home goods, along with original artwork.

CARMEL, IN

alantzdesign.com

Best Fantasy Tablescapes Best for Plants

Hort and Pott

Land of Belle

hortandpott.com

Annabelle Moehlmann stocks the most luxurious tableware from around the globe for a dream dinner party. landofbelle.com

Best Rotation

Best African Accents

Coup d’Etat

xN Studio

Plants are an art form at this botanical shop in the Catskills.

OAK HILL, NY

A designer-favorite gallery that is completely reimagined every 10 weeks, showcasing continual surprises.

SAN FRANCISCO

coupdetatsf.com

Nasozi Kakembo bridges East and West with offerings made locally or fair-trade sourced from Uganda, Mali, Rwanda, and Ghana. xnasozistudio.com

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Best Coastal Style

SURVIVAL MODE Kaitlin Petersen, editor in chief of design industry resource Business of Home, investigates how some retailers are innovating through a crisis.

Eleish Van Breems Home Swedish influences are in a new island shop.

NANTUCKET, MA

evbantiques.com

Best Glassware

Wild Life The artisan arm of hip shop Santa Fe Dry Goods stocks handmade glass, ceramics, and more.

SANTA FE, NM

Karachi pillow by Livvy & Neva, $425. livvyandneva.com

fun to the table without a steep price. fetehome.com

santafedrygoods.com

Best Reinvention Eleish Van Breems in Nantucket, MA

Arhaus The furniture retailer’s new Studio concept prioritizes one-on-one consultations.

CARMEL, CA

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have been a bittersweet boon for the home goods industry—who hasn’t taken a critical look at their space and found a few corners that could use an upgrade?

The challenge has been to harness that enthusiasm without a key selling tool: brick-and-mortar stores where customers can touch fabrics and sit on sofas.

This spring, consumers began shopping online in earnest, embracing services like grocery delivery in droves. One McKinsey & Company study found that shoppers and businesses alike had made five years’ worth of advancements in digital adoption in the first eight weeks of shutdown.

What’s more, 75 percent of first-time digital users told researchers that they would continue to use the digital channels even after the pandemic subsides. The message to retailers was unmistakable: Get online if you want to survive.

From Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams and Parachute to CB2 and The Container Store, retailers

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have discovered that virtual design consultations are a great way to engage with customers. What’s more, they work. Parachute founder Ariel Kaye says that the average order value for a virtual consultation is nearly double a regular order placed online, and other brands have noticed similar trends. “The more opportunities we have to talk to a customer, the better,” says California Closets CMO Samara Toole.

Some companies are arriving at a client’s home with more than just advice.

British upholstery brand Maker & Son launched in the U.S. in 2019 with a network of vans that roll up to clients’ homes with sofa and fabric samples.

“People deeply appreciate the convenience of it, and not only from a COVID point of view,” says founder Alex Willcock; more than 75 percent of clients who opt for a van visit buy a sofa, many of them while the truck is still in their driveway. The future of shopping isn’t just online—it’s wherever you want it to be.

Best Store That’s Not

Wrong Part gallery, part shop, Wrong is a stockpile of artist-made items.

MARFA, TX

wrongmarfa.com

Best Pillows

Wrong in Marfa, TX

Livvy & Neva Designer Keita Turner repurposes vintage fabric for artful, one-of-a-kind pillows. livvyandneva.com

Best Living Vintage

Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio Ariene Bethea styles a rotating array of vintage pieces into shoppable vignettes.

CHARLOTTE, NC

dressingroomsinteriorsstudio .com

Best Outdoor

Serena & Lily

Best Offbeat Contemporary

Coming Soon NY Unique decor by up-and-coming designers shares space with quirky vintage furniture.

NEW YORK

The beloved purveyor of preppy furnishings expands its outdoor offerings.

comingsoonnewyork.com

PALM BEACH

Herman Miller

serenaandlily.com

Best Tabletop Accessories

Fete Home Founded by alums of Bunny Williams Home, this site brings

Best Office Furniture The manufacturer of iconic midcentury pieces just opened its first concept stores focused on working from home.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

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The matriarch’s study has “one of the best views in the house,” says designer Kylee Shintaffer of this vacation home in Montana. Window treatments: Hartmann&Forbes. Desk: custom by Kylee Shintaffer. Chair: vintage Paul McCobb. Basket: Pottery Barn. Rug: vintage, through Woven.

Instead of dividing the living room into multiple seating areas, Shintaffer designed a gathering spot with custom 16-foot sectionals in Gastón y Daniela wool.

Chandelier: Kalmar. Accent tables: Sawkille Co. Pillows: Rosemary Hallgarten (white), Casamance (plaid). Table lamps: Arteriors. Bench: Fragments Identity.

Curtain fabric: Holly Hunt. Rug: Jan Kath through Stacy Logan.

interior designer Kylee Shintaffer / writer Kaitlin Menza / photographer Eric Piasecki producer Robert Rufino / architect Miller Roodell Architects

LET’S STAY

Toge her After a day on the slopes, there’s no better spot to defrost than a Montana cabin made for two dozen of your closest friends.

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THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL. TEMPERATURES AROUND HERE ARE KNOWN TO

drop to -70º. So you might consider gathering a bunch of your dearly beloved, from kids and siblings to college pals, and holing up in a remote but spectacular house when in Montana’s Rocky Mountains.

“They asked for a home that would be comfortable for three, but could sleep up to 24,” says Seattle-based designer Kylee Shintaffer of her clients.

“It’s really built to be a gathering spot.” Shintaffer worked with local firm Miller Roodell Architects to bring to life her clients’ vision of a slope-side house that could accommodate a pages-long guest list while still feeling “intimate and cozy.” The solution was a series of snuggly vignettes: “There are small spots that could be for one or two people curled up in a chair—or the living room, where the opposing sectionals are 16 feet long,” says Shintaffer.

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To lend the new build some rustic authenticity, the design team outfitted the home in reclaimed corral boards originally used for paddock fencing.

“The gray comes from being in the field, exposed to the elements,” Shintaffer says of their distinctive “mossy lichen” color. To balance the cool-toned wood, she furnished the rooms with berry accents: raspberry pillows, cherry-red sofas, and dining room chairs in an ombré of cranberry and black currant. (The dining table itself was built using wood from an old water tower.)

And when a day of skiing takes its toll, there’s no shortage of places to snooze, from a bunk room filled with full-size beds to countless hidden pull-out sofas and trundles. Alcoves in the kids’ rooms “are almost like big, built-in daybeds,” Shintaffer says. Layers of plush textures—shaggy Moroccan rugs, faux fur blankets, and “a lot of wools and cashmere”—make it impossible to resist cuddling up.

The only snafu came during installation. “It was very cold and very snowy, and trying to get the truck up to the house in the snow…” recalls Shintaffer, laughing. Coming and going can be tricky—further proof that this house conspires for all who enter to pull up a boysenberry chair and stay a while.

THESE LIGHTS WERE CHOSEN FOR THEIR SUBTLE MIMICRY OF THE MOUNTAINS.

DINING ROOM “It was a challenge to accommodate so much seating and not have it feel too formal,” says the designer. Her solution: create a playful ombré effect by covering the custom chairs in a spectrum of Romo linen fabrics. Pendants: BDDW. Table: custom.

Curtains: Kravet fabric with Bradley Collection hardware. Rug: Turabi Rug Gallery.

ENTRY “We used color to bring life to this space, which otherwise does not have a ton of natural light,” Shintaffer explains. Sofa: Holly Hunt. Chair: custom in Kravet fabric.

Coffee table: Gregorius | Pineo.

Lamp: Huniford. Rug: Woven. Art: Dirk De Bruycker, through Lanoue Gallery.

KITCHEN Carrara marble countertops are a luxe foil for rustic cabinets made from reclaimed corral boards. Range hood: custom. Tile: Mosaic House. Pendants: Mattaliano. Faucets: Waterworks.

Counter stools: O&G Studio.

GUEST BATHROOM Red lacquered drawers hold spare toiletries and towels in style.

Vanity: custom. Faucets: Watermark.

Mirrors: Mirror Image Home.

Sconces: Hinson. Tile: Cement Tile Shop. Ceiling fixture: Circa Lighting.

BREAKFAST NOOK A tufted banquette (in Kerry Joyce fabric) welcomes guests to sit at the 18th-century Swedish table (through Alexandra Antiques). Chairs: Guillerme et Chambron, through Lucca Antiques, in Kristen Buckingham fabric.

Pendants: Ironware International.

Window shades: Hartmann&Forbes.

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A S m ar t Use fo r Useless Space Shintaffer turned this awkward area—originally a wide-open upstairs hallway—into a workhorse lounge for the kids. When figuring out what to do with your own transition room, “Start by addressing a functional need for your home,” the designer says. “Do you need another place to put mail, stack books or magazines? Do you need a place to curl up and read?” Here, she added a long table for games and snacks, chaises draped in blankets, and cheery red task lights that swing to illuminate the activities.

HALLWAY Sconces: Urban Archaeology. Table: AM Designs.

Bench: in Osborne & Little fabric. Chaise: vintage

by Adrian Pearsall in Holly Hunt fabric. Dining chair: Danish Design Store. Rug: Woven. Art: Black Bear

by Nine Francois through Weston Gallery.

BUNK ROOM The custom bunk beds are extra wide, so they’re roomy enough for grown-ups too. Chairs: client’s own in Casamance fabric. Pendants: The Urban Electric Co. Sofa: custom in Dedar fabric. Blankets: Williams Sonoma Home. Window and ottoman fabrics: Kravet. Drawer pulls: Rocky Mountain Hardware.

DAUGHTER’S ROOM Bed: Anthropologie. Fabrics: Claremont (headboard), Casamance (bedding), S. Harris and Clarence House (pillows), Peter Dunham Textiles (curtains). Desk: custom. Chairs: O&G Studio. Table lamps: Horchow (nightstand), Circa Lighting (desk). Rug: J.D. Staron.

PORCH An outdoor fireplace makes this an all-season space. Sofa: custom in No. 9 Thompson fabric.

Chairs: custom in Holly Hunt fabric. Coffee and side tables: custom. Stool: Mecox. Hurricane lanterns: Formations. Throw: Pendleton.

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S age PRESENCE

An ex-performerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest act: transforming a bare-bones Manhattan rental into a work of art. interior designer Anthony Dunning / writer Emma Bazilian

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photographer Winnie Au / producer Robert Rufino

LIVING ROOM “ ‘Boom’ is what I always say when I finish a project,” says designer Anthony Dunning, who turned the catchword into art for his own apartment. Sofa: custom. Pillows: Celebrity Home (cross hatch), HW Home (zebra), Eastern Accents (trellis), Haute House (crushed velvet), Callisto Home (lumbar), Mr. Fantasy (eye print), Rodeo Home (silver).

Coffee table: PhillipsCollection. Side table: Tucker Robbins. Chair and woven vase: vintage. Rug: Ben Soleimani.

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BEDROOM Dunning updated the hollow-core door with black leather, nailheads, and a vintage snake handle from One Kings Lane. Wallpaper: Union Rustic. Chest: Birch Lane. Lamp: Stein World. Chair: vintage in Lee Jofa fabric. Pillow: Mr. Fantasy.

Art: Jessica Strahan.

LIVING ROOM A flea-market giraffe got a makeover with Clare paint. Mirror: Barbara Barry for Baker.

Console: Z Gallerie.

Gold sculpture: vintage, through Grandview Mercantile.

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overachiever might be an understatement. Growing up, he says, “I always wanted to be well-rounded: I was class president, I did musical theater, I played football, I went to church.”

After graduation, he went on to study classical opera and acting before getting his real estate license. On the side, he staged homes and ran two furniture consignment shops. All that’s before the Ohio native moved to New York to focus on his interior design business, Traders Haven Design, full-time—with a bit of painting and sculpture on the side, just for good measure.

It’s helpful to keep that CV in mind when wrapping one’s head around the top-to-toe transformation of Dunning’s own Upper West Side apartment. When he first toured the one-bedroom rental this past summer, he was taken with the sweeping views of Central Park, but less than impressed with the interior: “It felt very anonymous,” the designer recalls. “I wanted to give it a story. It needed to feel like the person who lived there.”

Luckily, spatial storytelling is the foundation of Dunning’s skill set. “When you’re acting, you’re relating to your space in a way that feels real, that makes people forget you’re acting,” he explains. In a sense, the same is true of staging: “You’re creating a memory, a connection. You’re saying, ‘This is how I would live in this house.’ ” Over the course of a few months, Dunning turned every inch of the apartment into an extension of his own personality—layered, artistic, exuberant. Painterly flourishes abound: In the living room, one of Dunning’s own works hangs over the sofa, while the kitchen is covered in abstract, swirling wallpaper.

Amid the art there are plenty of vintage finds as well, from sources both far-flung (like favorite flea markets in Paris and Padua, Italy) and close to home (the bedroom chair came from Jeannie’s Junk in Columbus—the first antiques store he ever visited). “I call them ‘legacy pieces,’ ” Dunning says. “They add life and identity.”

Every good drama needs its moments of levity, too. “I like to have a sense of humor about how I live,” the designer admits. “I mean, who has a giraffe in their living room?!”

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“I really vibe off things with history because they have a spirit to them,” says Dunning, who used a vintage tablecloth to bring color into the pattern-filled kitchen. Horse sculpture: 1stDibs.

“It’s a small apartment, so I used every opportunity I could to express my point of view,” the designer says.

Stool and art: vintage.

BEDROOM

HALLWAY

“A canopy bed immediately gives it importance,” the designer says of his pint-size sleep space. Bed: Chairish.

Curtain fabric: Lizzo. Bedding: Frette pillows, Sferra and Callisto Home bed linens.

Geometric wallpaper by Wrought Studio “creates an illusion; it expands and opens up the space,” Dunning explains. Dog statues: Columbus Architectural Salvage.

Bench: 1stDibs. Ceiling fixture: vintage, eBay.

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A Little Kitchen Magic Dunning used wallcoverings to do wonders in this space.

1. Strippable wallpaper (Scruggs by Bay Isle Home) can be removed without affecting surfaces, says Dunning. “We use it a lot in staging—my contractors can reverse a wall back to normal in two hours!”

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2. Since painting the cabinets was a no-go, Dunning used magnetic wallpaper (Magnetism by Weitzner) with nodamage adhesive. Now it’s an extra surface for tacking up photos.

3. The fridge got a makeover with peeland-stick panels (L’Amour by Tempaper).

“The key to making removable wallpaper work is to find one that doesn’t look too shiny,” says Dunning.

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Forever Af er The unhurried renovation of a California home proves that great design comes to those who wait. designer Nickey Kehoe / writer Hadley Keller photographer Amy Neunsinger / producer Robert Rufino

GREAT ROOM Designers Amy Kehoe and Todd Nickey used a Marc Phillips rug to unify the large, open living space in a clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Calabasas, California, home. Sofas: Nickey Kehoe, in Claremont fabric.

Pillows and side table: Nickey Kehoe. Coffee table: Harbinger. Benches: vintage, through Modernity. Fire screen: Timothy Corrigan. Chandelier and sconces: custom. Paint: Simply White by Benjamin Moore.

SIT TING ROOM “The space needed something to anchor it,” says Kehoe of the inky accent wall (painted in Studio Green

by Farrow & Ball) in the dining room–turned–seating area. Sofa: custom, in Libeco fabric with Pat McGann pillows. Ottoman: custom, in Jennifer Shorto fabric from Harbinger. Chair: Nickey Kehoe, in Claremont fabric. Side table: Counter-Space. Sconces: Obsolete. Art: Michael Abrams through Sears-Peyton Gallery. Rug: Marc Phillips.

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DINING ROOM A Matthew Cox table provides seating for big dinner parties.

Chandelier: custom. Dining chairs: client’s own. Stool: Nickey Kehoe.

Mirror: 145 Antiques. Tray: 1stDibs.

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SIT TING ROOM “I feel like a space isn’t done until it has a plant,” Kehoe says. “It adds life.” Pendants: vintage. Curtain fabric: Le Gracieux through Mimi London.

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who hosts every bridal shower, every baby shower—she just has a sort of gravitational pull.” That’s how Amy Kehoe, half of the duo behind Los Angeles design studio and boutique Nickey Kehoe, describes the “dream client” for whom she and partner Todd Nickey set about creating a suitably dreamy home with plenty of room for company.

Having worked with her on a previous project, Kehoe and Nickey were quick to say yes when the client asked for help redoing her new home, a Mediterranean-style house nestled in the hills of The Oaks neighborhood in Calabasas. The client, who’d been living there for two years already, hadn’t wanted to rush the process: “She saw it as an evolution, not just as problems to be fixed,” Kehoe says. “Everything became an opportunity.”

The first step: rethink the home’s living spaces to account for guests. “Whether it’s just having a few friends over or hosting a party, she’s someone who really uses her house,” says Kehoe, who suggested swapping the existing dining setup—a small, round table outside the kitchen—for a long table within the airy, vaulted main room. “It’s not exactly an open floor plan, but it’s more conducive to large groups,” the designer notes.

The party extends outside thanks to a pair of doors—“If the owner is home, they’re open,” Kehoe says—that lead to an expansive patio and pool area, which landscape architect Patricia Benner transformed into an inviting continuation of the interior. A new poolhouse adds a shady spot for lounging, while rearranged patio furniture provides better flow. “It gives her even more potential to be the gracious host,” says Kehoe.

Of course, every good host needs a charming guest room, so Kehoe and Nickey whipped up one with peachy-pink paint and a wall-spanning upholstered headboard. “We wanted it to feel like a boutique hotel—wellappointed, cozy, and welcoming,” Kehoe notes.

With its warm, kick-off-your-shoes vibe, the same can now be said of the entire house.

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PATIO Tucking the outdoor dining area between the house and poolhouse opened up more hang-out space. Lounge and dining chairs: Munder Skiles. Dining table: Nickey Kehoe. Sofa: deKor L.A. Coffee table: Formations.

Sconces: Obsolete.

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And Their Store is Just as Gorgeous...

For this L.A. design duo, sourcing vintage items and new vendors serves dual purposes: outfitting their design projects and stocking their eponymous shop, Nickey Kehoe, an industry go-to that reopened in a new, larger location last spring. Inside youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find a thoughtful collection of antiques as well as contemporary furniture and accessories.

KITCHENET TE In the poolhouse, the designers installed custom casework with warm-hued mahogany countertops to coordinate with the brick floor. Pendants: Rose Uniacke. Faucet: Waterworks.

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POOLHOUSE Brick flooring helped incorporate the new structure with the surrounding patio. Pendant: Casamidy. Hanging basket: deKor L.A. Daybed: custom, in Robert Kime fabric with pillows made from vintage fabric. Coffee table: Amsterdam Modern.

Side table: Dos Gallos. Table lamp: 1stDibs. Wall lamp: Orange Furniture. Chairs: Nickey Kehoe, in Zak+Fox fabric.

GUEST ROOM A Pat McGann folk art cabinet—one of the client’s favorite pieces—set the tone for the offbeat space.

Paint: Red Earth by Farrow & Ball (walls); Tree People

by Portola (trim). Headboard fabric: Namay Samay through Jasper–Michael S Smith. Bed linens: Coyuchi.

Nightstands, bench, chair and art: Nickey Kehoe.

Pendant: 1stDibs. Table lamps: Lief Gallery. Rug: Stark.

PARALLELOGRAM-SHAPED BRICKS MADE THIS CHEVRON PATTERN POSSIBLE

BEAUTIFUL In an era when everyone on Instagram has the same lamp, and rugs made of plastic can be delivered in two days, it’s easy to forget that quality pieces take patience, attention, and an artist’s eye.

Sit (right) works with a partner-run studio in Brattleboro, Vermont, where fabricator Elisa Di Feo (left) created this Scorpio lamp.

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you just have to pause and look,” says designer Farrah Sit. She seeks to create tension between viewer and object, but also relies on literal gravitational tension in her pieces: A wheel of marble hovers magically along a neon tube in a pendant, or a globe of light floats on the curve of a table lamp. “Those are the moments in life that I love,” she says. “You feel your body and mind [are] just vibrating, like a tuning fork.”

Cutlery is how Sit launched her career, creating tableware for Calvin Klein. “They let me whittle away at a fork design for, like, a month,” she says. “They really did allow me to be creative, but you still had to work within the context of a clean office.” Now, she gets her hands dirty designing for her eponymous brand of lighting and furniture, as well as Light + Ladder, a line of minimalist home accessories with a name inspired by the poet Rumi’s edict: “Be a lamp, a lifeboat, or a ladder.” —Kaitlin Menza Lighting

Photographs by PA O L A + M U R R AY

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about,” says artist Ronni Robinson. The process behind Robinson’s unique “floral fossils” is slow, deliberate, and painstakingly intricate. Each work begins with fresh flowers, which are carefully arranged, pressed into molded clay, then removed, petal by petal, to create a mold into which Robinson pours plaster of varying hues that dries over several hours. The results are graceful bas-reliefs of flora that appear frozen mid-breeze.

Lately, Robinson has been experimenting with a new medium—paper—capturing blossoms with the same process as her plaster molds, but using wet pulp, which, when dried, preserves their shape. The connecting thread, of course, is flowers, a lifelong love for the artist, who now picks them on the Pennsylvania farm where she and her husband recently moved. As a child, she recalls being captivated by the blooms fighting their way up through the concrete sidewalks of her Philadelphia neighborhood. “There wasn’t a lot of nature around,” she says. “But you could always find flowers coming through the cracks.” —Hadley Keller Art

“I look for certain SHAPES AND MOVEMENTS. Those are the LITTLE SURPRISES.”

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furniture line was a reimagining of the three-legged stools that were ubiquitous in his childhood in Ethiopia, the Kenya-born, Virginia-based designer now shies away from such inspiration.

“If possible, I try not to look at other furniture,” says Tariku, “because that tends to lock you into sketching that idea.” Instead, he picks an object—for his Boraatii Stool, it was the headrest used in the Oromia region of Ethiopia to protect elaborate hairstyles— and carefully studies its shape, translating it to something newly functional and comfortable. “I think, What does this silhouette say to me? And is it something that could be reinterpreted?”

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artist. “I have more ideas for designs than make sense as a business,” laughs the founder of Mirth Studio, best known for its kaleidoscopic hardwood flooring tiles.

The pieces that make their way to production are thus her favorites: geometric, intricate, and bursting with color. After years of hand-painting walls and floors for upscale clients in New York, she wondered if such a look could be replicated in a less tedious (and more budget-friendly) way. The answer? Wood tiles that could be easily laid into place, digitally printed with her original hand-painted designs.

When part of Bennett’s home flooded in early 2020, destroying the floors, the artist took it in stride. “I was secretly kind of excited about getting to do some new tiles,” she says. Her Wanderlust Collection was released this fall. —Carly Olson

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active job. The in-demand architectural metalworker and owner of Shelton Studios has her hand in a range of projects, from devising custom staircases for interiors to fabricating sculptures for artists and a long list of A-list clients, like Naomi Watts and Richard Serra. “I have a lot of energy,” Shelton says. “I don’t do well with sitting still.”

Shelton spends her days alongside three employees in a sprawling 2,500-square-foot studio in an industrial section of Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Punctuated with three massive skylights, the space even has room for Shelton to maintain a private art studio. Last year, she completed one of her favorite projects to date: a restaurant in her hometown of Los Angeles, where she designed and fabricated all things metal, from lighting and hardware to shelving and the bar. “It Metalwork

“That was an absolute dream come true.” —C.O.

INTERIOR: GABRIELLE SHELTON

Shelton created the curving metals inside the restaurant Five Leaves Los Angeles. Her work

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Ridge Artisan Tile is a surprisingly hard thing to do: At first glance, the pieces have a distinctly Southwestern feel, due in part to the technique used to paint them. ($Called cuerda seca, or “dry line,” it employs wax to create patterns before glazing; the wax melts off during firing.) But then you notice the Arts and Crafts influence, the Japanese kimono–inspired florals, the medieval European iconography. “I remember someone once called it ‘world rustic,’ ” says the brand’s founder, Justyn Livingston. The former textile designer spent time in Romania, Tonga, and Guatemala before settling in Oregon, where she founded the company in 1995. Each tile is hand-painted and made to order. Livingston often works with clients to create custom installations, from fireplace surrounds and backsplashes to wall-spanning murals.

“It’s a serious investment, and I want people to have something timeless that grows with them,” she says. “My intention is to create designs with a spirit of their own.” —Emma Bazilian Tile

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fell in love with rug making—it was in Michigan. “It’s just something that does not take your attention, because they’re everywhere in Turkish culture,” Özgür says. Her first time at a loom was at Cranbrook Academy of Art in the U.S. “I tried working with a lot of different materials and then I found my interest in textiles, partly because they were easier to handle compared with metalworking or woodworking,” she says. After graduation, she returned to Istanbul to set up her own studio. Her aesthetic is a far cry from the medallions and flowers one might associate with Turkish rugs; instead, she creates soft gradients of color inspired by, say, a hazy sunrise in Tuscany. “I always go to nature to make my color decisions,” Özgür says. “I love traditional patterns, but I think they are good things that belong to the Old World.” —K.M. Rugs

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POUR: P.E. GUERIN

“It’s like the WAND SHOP in Harry Potter.”

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BEHIND THE DOORS OF AN OLD BRICK BUILDING

on Jane Street in Greenwich Village, there’s magic happening.

For more than 160 years, decorative hardware manufacturer P.E. Guerin has been handcrafting unique pieces at its Manhattan foundry (it moved to its current location in 1892) using long-forgotten techniques. The process begins in the sample room, filled Hardware

Martin Grubman likens, aptly,

have a few imperfections, but which one would you rather have?” —E.B.

Many P.E. Guerin employees have spent decades working in the foundry, including Jose Rodriguez (left) and Okelsii Porokh (far right).

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A soft palette (and a sledgehammer) brings an unloved 1885 rowhouse to modern glory.

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L ANDING A skylight shines down on the stairwell, which was sanded “down to the bones,” in one of designer Jae Joo’s favorite vignettes in this Boston home. Chest and lamp: antique. Art: clients’ own. Paint: All White and Cromarty

by Farrow & Ball.

LIVING ROOM The vintage Jindřich Halabala designs (in BDDW fabric) are “good newspaperreading chairs.” Table: custom, Jerry Nance.

Lamp: Chapman & Myers. Curtain fabric: Rogers & Goffigon. Pillow fabric: Rosemary Hallgarten. Rug: J Namnoun Rug Gallery.

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THE DESIGN TEAM PAINSTAKINGLY REMOVED LAYERS OF OLD PAINT TO REVEAL THIS ORIGINAL BRICK.

“EVERYTHING FEELS SORT OF CANDLELIT,” SAYS D ES I G N E R JA E J OO O F TH E

home in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood she gut renovated over the course of three years. “I didn’t want the home to feel too bright or too crisp, so I purposely picked colors that are on the warmer side.” She knew the client wasn’t a “bright light person” from spending time in her previous homes—it was her mother-in-law.

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For her husband’s parents, Colleen and Ed, Joo faced a paradox: How do you tear apart an 1885 rowhouse and rebuild it such that it looks untouched? The New York–based designer satisfied both desires by choosing timeless new furnishings and materials while maintaining the best of the old stuff. “If we found any architectural detail intact that was known to be historic, we kept

and restored it,” Joo says. To wit: the kitchen. “When we first did a walkthrough of the house, I remember being mesmerized by the original butler’s pantry cabinetry.” The team carefully removed it from the brick walls, rehabbed the boxes down to the hardware, and installed it back in the main kitchen. The original glass fronts survived the whole process.

From there, Joo layered in antiques from 1stDibs and memorabilia from her in-law’s travels (“They’re all vintage and real

DINING ROOM At the beginning of the design process, Joo brought her motherin-law, Colleen, to the BDDW showroom, where they bought the table, console, and plates. Chairs and bench: Pierre Jeanneret-inspired. Chandelier: Apparatus. Shades: Élitis Fabrics.

KITCHEN NOOK A window seat across from a fireplace and TV is the perfect spot for taking in the action.

Pendant: Urban Archaeology. Floral Pillows: The Apartment. Green pillows and mattress: de Le Cuona fabric.

Shades: Pierre Frey fabric. Side table: antique.

Tumbler: Waterford.

KITCHEN The floor under the kitchen had to be restructured to support the family gatherings to come. Stools: Sawkille Co. Range and hood: Ilve. Counters: Carrara marble. Faucet: Lefroy Brooks. Cabinet paint: Hardwick White by Farrow & Ball.

and all from the garage,” she laughs).

And she carved out space for their hobbies—pairs of chairs for reading, a deep window seat so their grandkids can watch the Red Sox while they cook, and a hidden sound system connecting the rooms. Visible electronics would have been contrary to the vibe.

So were her clients pleased, or is Joo in for an awkward holiday season?

Says Colleen, “When we first moved in, the music was turned on and Ed and I danced in each room—and around all the contractors.”

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“I wanted to create a bedroom full of personality,” Joo says. Nightstands: 1stDibs. Lamps: Soane Britain. Chaise: John Derian for Cisco Home, in Pierre Frey fabric. Duvet cover: Chelsea Textiles. Bed pillow fabric: BDDW. Paint: Light Blue by Farrow & Ball.

For a “refined yet grand entrance,” the designer chose Gracie wallpaper. Sconces: Visual Comfort. Mirror: Made Goods.

Table: Soane Britain. Umbrella holder: vintage leather.

LIBR ARY “I kept the colors simple so this room would highlight the art, books, and photos,” Joo says.

Curtains: Pierre Frey fabric. Ceiling light: Soane Britain. Side console: Scarborough House. Chairs: Dmitriy & Co. Piano and bench: Chickering & Sons. Rug: J Namnoun Rug Gallery.

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OFFICE A photo of Joo’s father-in-law’s grandfather dominates the office, which opens to a large balcony.

Ceiling light: Apparatus. Desk: 1stDibs. Chairs: Pierre Jeanneret in de Le Cuona fabric.

Rug: J Namnoun Rug Gallery.

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Designer’s Guide Pivo ing When surprises and budget constraints kept popping up, an apartment’s simple cosmetic upgrade became something truly cinematic.

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of the New York–based designer Shari Francis had recently purchased a multifamily townhouse across the Hudson River in Jersey City, and he asked for her help in getting the furnished units ready for renting. A few inexpensive upgrades and fresh coats of paint would suffice, he thought. He was wrong. “I told him, ‘You purchased a nice place, so I need money and we’re going to make this fun,’ ” Francis recalls.

Refusing to settle is something of an MO for Francis and her design firm, the fittingly named Dadapt. Her ability to change course was the key to success for this 446-square-foot one-bedroom apartment. From integrating a once-hidden fireplace to going outside the box in search of durable furnishings, Francis’s clever solutions allowed her to satisfy her client while staying true to herself.

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LIVING ROOM Nods to classic cinema, like a spotlight lamp from Wayfair and black-and-white photos found on Etsy, balance the industrial feel of a New Jersey apartment designed by Shari Francis. Sofa: West Elm. Wood table: Target. Sliding doors: ChanyHomeDecor through Etsy. Accent tables: Wayfair (center), Overstock (right). Rug: CB2.

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1. Go outside your comfort zone. Francis’s background in Scandinavian design doesn’t usually attract her to saturated colors, but her client wanted a bold accent wall. They settled on Roycroft Bottle Green

by Sherwin-Williams—and loved it so much that they ended up carrying it throughout the apartment.

2. Source creatively. In the search for sliding barn doors, Francis turned to an unconventional outlet: Etsy. “I love that so many of the vendors are willing to customize their products,” she says. Just make sure to ask plenty of questions beforehand to ensure the finished item is a fit.

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BEDROOM Bright white walls (Pure White by SherwinWilliams) and contrasting decor play up the natural light. Bed: CB2. Bedding, tables, planter, and Roman shades: Wayfair.

Thin bricks: OldMill Brick. Rug: Overstock.

Sconce: Urban Outfitters.

3. Invest in key pieces. The owner didn’t have much of his budget to dedicate to furnishing the rental, but Francis knew from experience that spending a bit more on frequently used items like a bed, sofa, and dining table would mean better quality and longevity— which saves money in the long run.

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4. Extend the narrative. After unearthing an old brick fireplace in the kitchen, the client decided he wanted brick in the bedroom too.

Francis embraced the idea of tying the spaces together, but getting the new thin brick wall to match the old one was tricky. “It looked too perfect, so we used plaster to age it,” she says.

5. Be smart with art. Most of the pieces Francis used were found on Etsy, including these prints—an acknowledgement to nearby New York City—from The Printables Co. Her advice for navigating the endless options: “Be as specific as possible when searching for size, color, style, theme, and construction: i.e., a print or sculpture.”

6. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. Francis replaced dark floors with lighter faux wood vinyl that’s sure to be long-lasting (not to mention wallet friendly). “I was nervous— vinyl flooring isn’t something I’m used to,” she says. “But comparing samples in person made us happy with how it turned out.”

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READING NOOK The addition of a lumbar pillow and drinks table makes a moment of an accent chair in the bedroom. Chair: lKEA. Table: Wayfair. Pillow and hanging planter: Amazon.

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KITCHEN An error in cutting the countertop actually worked in Francis’s favor—the client’s surprisingly massive fridge ended up fitting perfectly in the too-big space. Countertop: Floor & Decor. Tile: Roca. Faucet: All Modern. Appliances: Client’s own. Table: West Elm. Chairs: Target. Table runner: Amazon.

Pendant: Etsy. Wall clock: Aspire Home Accents. Wall art: pbs.org.

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BATHROOM Brass features add “a hint of luxury and a nod to older styles,” Francis says.

Tile: Roca. Vanity and sink: Wayfair. Faucet: Amazon. Mirror: CB2.

7. Embrace the unexpected. While the team was removing a wall between the kitchen and the living room, they found a surprise underneath: a brick fireplace. “My client decided he wanted to keep it, and I was like, ‘Great, but it doesn’t go with the green statement wall!’ ” Francis says. “I decided it could work if we whitewashed it to add contrast and give it a vintage feel that would counter the industrial elements.”

8. Use outdoor furniture indoors. After the dining chairs Francis originally suggested were deemed too pricey, she had an epiphany: “My client wanted furniture that was going to last longer than a year, and I told him, ‘There’s no way on this budget, so we’re going to try outdoor furniture to give you that durability instead.’ ” She ended up using patio chairs around the dining table, and it was a huge success. “The clients were very happy with it,” she says.

9. Keep spending in check. Because the tenant doesn’t do much cooking, a fully trickedout kitchen wasn’t a priority. Francis opted for budget-smart IKEA cabinets and Floor & Decor countertops, then used the money she saved to make improvements elsewhere in the apartment.

10. Focus on one statement per room. In a small space, be thoughtful about where to make your mark. “This bathroom was just supposed to be a cosmetic upgrade, so I installed a tile accent wall that’s a little bit sophisticated and a little bit funky,” Francis says. The result: “It doesn’t feel like a generic bathroom.”

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A cozy, casual family escape demonstrates that living with antiques doesn’t have to mean living in a museum.

LIVING ROOM Designer and shopkeeper Elizabeth Pash heads to her family’s Locust Valley, New York, weekend home for the holidays. Armchair: Ferrell Mittman. Coffee table: Elizabeth Pash Interiors & Antiques. Rug: Glen Floors. Artwork: José Basso through Windsor Fine Art. Miniature stockings: B. Viz Design. Paint: Glacier White by Benjamin Moore.

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to buy it.” It might seem like strange advice coming from a shopkeeper, but for the eponymous owner of Elizabeth Pash Interiors & Antiques, that edict is the key to good design. “I always tell clients not to rush—it’s better to wait until there’s something that you love,” says Pash, who has stores in both Manhattan and Locust Valley, a scenic Long Island town about an hour from her home in the city. “That’s what gives a home meaning.”

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houses—ours is not one of them at all!” she laughs. “But it has so much charm.” Built in the 1930s, the five-bedroom house, with its wavy, Adirondack-style siding, captivated her the first time she visited; Pash and her husband, with four young kids underfoot, decided it would be an ideal place to escape the city.

While buying the house was an easy decision, actually furnishing it was a more complicated process. One by one, she updated each room—out went the ’70s shag carpeting and heavy window treatments, in went decorative molding and French doors—filling them with a mix of custom pieces (like a blue velvet sectional that pulls out into a queen bed for visiting cousins), antiques from her shops (she has a special affinity for Louis XVI furniture), and personal art (the

FRONT DOOR Lanterns: Solaria.

Door paint: Hamilton Blue by Benjamin Moore.

DEN Sectional: Ferrell Mittman in Schumacher fabric, with pillows in Brunschwig & Fils (spotted), Jane Churchill (yellow), and Meg Braff Designs (floral) fabrics.

Painted wood paneling: Shore Painting. Chair: Whitehall Antiques in Colefax and Fowler fabric. Side table and lamp: Elizabeth Pash Interiors & Antiques. Curtains:

by Rosenfeld Interiors in Jane Churchill fabric with Samuel & Sons trim.

MAIN BEDROOM Headboard: Jane Churchill fabric with Samuel & Sons trim. Nightstand: Chelsea Textiles. Lamp and mirror: Elizabeth Pash Interiors & Antiques.

Bedding: Matouk.

PASH UPHOLSTERED THE OTTOMAN WITH A RUG FROM BILL BLASS’S ESTATE AUCTION.

antique map collection in the family room includes Washington, D.C., where she grew up, and her husband’s home state of California). “It took time, but it was worth it,” says Pash. “A house needs layers and memories to feel like a home.”

This past spring, as the pandemic uprooted everyone’s lives, the Pashes found themselves all under the roof of the Locust Valley house once again. “When we first moved in, the only furniture we had was a sofa that the previous owners had left us—we were so excited to have a house that the six of us would all squeeze in together on there,” Pash recalls. Sixteen years later, she, her husband, and their four grown children are still crowding together to watch their favorite movies or catch a game. Now they just have a bit more room to spread out.

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FAMILY ROOM The room’s palette “feels fresh in the summer, but cozy by the fire in winter,” says Pash. Sofa and chairs: O. Henry House through John Rosselli & Associates. Fabrics: Peter Fasano (chairs), Schumacher (sofa), Twin Ponds Studio (pillows). Side table: Currey & Company.

Lamps, vase, bar cart, and coffee table: Elizabeth Pash Interiors & Antiques.

MAIN BEDROOM “I find Palladian windows hard to dress without looking cheesy,” says Pash. Her solution: Leave the center bare—and embrace the early morning sun. Chair and curtain fabric: Colefax and Fowler. Sofa: Ferrell Mittman with pillows in Designers Guild and Galbraith & Paul fabrics. Side table: Whitehall Antiques. Coffee table: Carnegie Hill Antiques. Rug: Stark. Paint: White Dove by Benjamin Moore.

DEN “I love a good bar!” says Pash, who painted hers in high-gloss Patriot Blue by Benjamin Moore. Appliances: Sub-Zero beverage refrigerator and U-Line ice maker.

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Don’t Overdo It! Elizabeth’s secret to a perfect holiday setup?

Keeping it subtle. “The key is to use what you have—it doesn’t necessarily have to be Christmassy to be festive! I always incorporate vintage tableware with my holiday decor. Then throw some red amaryllis in an antique blue-and-white jar for an instant seasonal centerpiece.”

DINING ROOM Pash swapped sliding glass doors for classic French ones. Chandelier: John Rosselli & Associates.

Dining table: Woodbridge Furniture. Dining chairs: Oly Studio.

Dinnerware: Bernardaud. Crystal butterflies: Baccarat. Napkins: Leontine Linens. Rug: Glen Floors.

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Publication of Statement of Ownership: If the publication is a general publication, publication of this statement is required. Will be printed in the December 2020 issue of this publication.

Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner: I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties).

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