Luxe Magazine September 2015 Houston by SANDOW®

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MR. AND MRS. HOWARD FOR SHERRILL FURNITURE Inspired by the 1960s, a dynamic combination of the fluid movement of polished mirror stainless with the most exotic of woods, burr walnut in the manner of Karl Springer. This lovely piece is a focal point for any home, whether in a foyer, dining room or elegant living room. sherrillfurniture.com/ mrandmrshoward

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UTILITY AND BEAUTY CONVERGE IN THIS ARTFUL ASSEMBLAGE OF DESIGNS.

Turri turns 90 years old this year, but it remains timeless. This Italian high-end manufacturer offers luxury products and turnkey solutions. Featured are Vogue collection chairs and dining table in marble, quilted leather, high-gloss lacquer finish and metal details. turri.it

ASHLEY NORTON ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE These contemporary wooden cabinet knobs and pulls are available in multiple sizes and a choice of finishes. Allow the natural beauty of wood to accentuate your homes. Priced from $14 for knobs, $20 for pulls. manzoni.us

DACOR Featuring the 30" Discovery fully integrated refrigerator with advanced LED lighting, deeper interior depth, all-metal interior, customizable fresh/frozen zone and FlushFitâ&#x201E;˘ hinge for a seamless designer look. Available in timeless stainless or custom paneling. dacor.com

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TEAK WAREHOUSE The Elle chair is a stunning example of a modern relaxing chair with a glamorous silhouette. Teak Warehouse has the most high-end outdoor furniture available today, fully assembled and at wholesale prices to the public and trade daily. teakwarehouse.com

POLIFORM Poliformâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Senzafine closet in washed oak finish with hardware in Piombo painted metal, leather insert and other accessories. Poliform closets provide luxurious, custommade solutions for spaces of various sizes and layouts. poliformusa.com

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JGeigerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patented fascia-free shading systems are designed to be exposed. Parts are manufactured to be elegant and attractive, with no visible screws or wiring that needs to be hidden. Shades are custom installed to ensure the highest level of quality. jgeigershading.com

LEATHERCRAFT Leathercraft skillfully combines graceful curves, expert tailoring and artfully hand-wiped leather to bring you the Scandinavian-inspired Dempsey settee. A stunning artisan piece designed and crafted by hand for timeless beauty. A perfect accent piece or showstopping solo item. leathercraft-furniture.com

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PROMOTION

MARGE CARSON The FRK43 Franklin sofa. Overall: 33"H x 105"W x 47"D. Seat: 21"H. Arm: 31"H. Franklin is a box-tufted sofa with square panel arms accented by gunmetal nailheads and a wood base in bronzed silver finish. The body cover is an ivory leather with a gray cast. Textured pillows include: Angelic Snow, an ivory mohair fur; Kasbeth linen, a natural linen with an ivory Jacobean pattern woven in wool; and Karate Shimmer, a distressed linen with a silver glaze. margecarson.com

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PRIDE FAMILY BRANDS The Villa Bianca by Pride Family Brands is crafted with flowing linear elements that intersect throughout the design with flair. The open motif combined with tailored seating and empire-style leg details is a sign of luxury and handcrafted elegance.

TIME-HONORED, ELEGANT DESIGNS ARE REIMAGINED FOR CONTEMPORARY LIVING.

THE ANTIQUE DRAPERY ROD CO. Sleek, sophisticated and modern. ADR’s polished aluminum collection with easy, elegant zip rods is made from upcycled aluminum and polished by hand. Made in the USA. antiquedraperyrod.com

THE CONTAINER STORE Welcome to TCS Closets: your new favorite room. It starts with an in-home consultation with one of TCS’s Contained Home Organizers. And in no time, you’ll have the ultimate closet experience you’ve been waiting for. containerstore.com/tcsclosets

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FRANKE KITCHEN SYSTEMS With its graceful lines, the Franke Ambient faucet, FF3100, is the perfect balance of performance and design. The contemporary lines resonate style and sophistication, perfect for any modern kitchen. Priced at $495. frankeksd.com

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Engineered from solid brass construction and made in California, Newport Brass offers 10 new designs of exposed kitchen bridge faucets. Options include dual side spray and available in 27 finishes.

Prep, cook and clean with Eggersmann USA. Eggersmann has introduced a new concept to simplify your daily routine. Each island is designed with a purpose. One is created with an extremely durable cooking surface, another with a chopping block top for preparation and the hot-rolled stainless steel top for a sanitary, easy cleanup! An overhead suspension track allows for a movable work shelf.

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CAMBRIA Cambria’s new Ella. Combining timeless elegance with legendary durability, the latest addition to Cambria’s Marble Collection™ offers years of flawless beauty without worry or high maintenance. Find the kitchen or bath of your dreams at Cambria. cambriausa.com

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J. TRIBBLE A premier builder of custom-designed sink bases, J. Tribble’s handcrafted cabinets are an invaluable asset for distinctive homes nationwide. jtribble.com

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Couture Born from a modest beginning of selling raw frames in Los Angeles, celebrated furnishings atelier Nancy Corzine merges the disciplines of design, manufacturing and upholstery, executing time-honored craftsmanship with a deft and capable touch. “I often comment that we are a dinosaur company; we manufacture the old-fashioned way,” enthuses the firm’s founder Nancy Corzine. “Our manufacturing, finishing and upholstery are all done by hand. I imagine you would describe us as a dying breed that is very much alive.” Entering its third decade, Nancy Corzine has now grown to encompass three distinct showrooms in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, as well as representation in 14 other furnishing purveyors’ showrooms across the country. Corzine, who started the business in 1983 from a tiny showroom on Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, anticipated the firm to be a “small retirement business.” Never did she expect such a tremendous response to the highquality and high-design pieces for which her eponymous firm has become known.

To continually create beautiful things, there must be passion. It is absolutely the most important ingredient. — NANCY CORZINE

INSPIRED COUTURE

Inspiration is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s the Palace of Versailles or the Chrysler Building, I’m inspired by everything around me.

ARTISANAL TENETS

The attention to detail in design, manufacturing, finishing, gilding and upholstery is always our highest priority. Our goal is to create the antiques of tomorrow that will live through many generations.

AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Our ability to take each day as a new opportunity and work as a team to achieve our goals empowers us all to accomplish yet one more seemingly impossible task, bringing us ever closer to perfection.

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Inspiration Entering its sixth decade as a renowned decorative ﬁxture and hardware atelier, the house of Tétard-HaudiquezGrisoni (THG®-Paris) exists solely to perfect the art of reﬁned living for the bath. Based near Normandy, France, THG is celebrated around the world for its exquisite, handcrafted collections of faucets and accessories. ARTISAN CRAFTSMANSHIP

Using traditional methods passed down through generations, THG’s French artisans craft one-of-a-kind pieces. The process, both artistic and technical, requires knowledge and experience fueled by commitment and passion. Each piece is handled with care and meticulously crafted, inspected and ﬁnished to perfection.

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UNIQUE AESTHETICS

THG-Paris is recognized as the ‘haute couture of bath fittings,’ providing both exquisite French craftsmanship and designs at the highest level.

THG’s collections vary in style, from traditional to contemporary. They craft both individually with their in-house design team and in collaboration with esteemed design houses and high-end crystal and tabletop houses. Inspired by the American Industrial Revolution, two of THG’s newest collections incorporate the look of industrial pipe, ﬁttings and raw iron.

AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Apparent in every detail, the THG difference is experienced by the senses. The eyes linger over the clarity and sparkle of ﬁne gems and metal ﬁnishes while the hand tests the weight and strength of a wellcrafted handle. To the touch, each sculptural handle feels smooth and soft, providing a tactile feast and a luxurious sensory experience.

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Left: A selection of wallcoverings. Page 164 Right: Link Porcelain Quad-Light / $8,000 / apparatusstudio.com. Page 326 Below left: Olivera Chaise Lounge / $23,500 / kgblnyc.com. Page 180

EDITOR’S LETTER

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THE INSIDERS Four industry heavy hitters inform on the present and future of Texas’ art and design scene.

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INSPIRATION FOUND Simplicity is the voice of reason this fall, speaking in soft, hushed whispers packed with luxurious undertones.

RADAR

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ON DISPLAY Inspired by London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, Luxe begs the question: What is luxury?

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5 MINUTES WITH Bernie de Le Cuona takes us behind the scenes of her esteemed linen company.

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ROUNDUP Roles are artfully defined as we classify a careful selection of the season’s latest hardware.

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REVIEW Carrier and Company celebrates a decade of work printed and bound.

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COLLABORATION Floral motifs come off the runway and onto the table courtesy a distinguished fashion brand.

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BESPOKE Family traditions run deep in the designs of Promemoria’s custom-made furnishings.

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DEBUT Bec Brittain introduces us to her newest, geometrically inclined light fixtures.

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SCENE Our cheat sheet to all things fresh and fabulous in the local design community.

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Italian Masterpieces ARCHIBALD ARMCHAIR. DESIGNED BY J.M. MASSAUD. SALA DEL THE, PALAZZO COLONNA, ROMA. poltronafrau.com

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WILMINGTON, NC | $4,195,000 Intracoastal Realty Corporation Buzzy Northen — 910.520.0990 WEB ID: RPLQ8

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Right: A custom kitchen by New York-based interior designer Tamara Eaton. Page 218 Center: Tribar Mirror / $1,275 / bowernyc.com. Page 178 Below: Jellyfish installation by Steffen Dam from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s “What is Luxury?” exhibit. Page 130

MARKET

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MATERIAL Fall’s most fashionable wallcoverings are exhibited in a striking compendium of bold patterns and vibrant hues.

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TREND Luxe tapped four stylish tastemakers to pose as our muses regarding the subject of menswear.

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SPOTLIGHT Six authorities on all things luxury talk about what’s new in home décor and the best investments for your interiors.

THE LOOK

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KITCHEN + BATH A little goes a long way when it comes to making an impact in two of the home’s most popular rooms.

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SPACEX3 Delve into all things lavish as showcased through a trilogy of showstopping spaces.

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THE REPORT Leaders in the art, architecture, jewelry and technology worlds share what’s happening in the high-end market in 2016.

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The only Range sophisticated enough to be a Miele. Allow the Miele Range to guide you to extraordinary culinary adventures. Only through Mieleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intuitive functionality and impeccable design, can the sanctuary of your kitchen become a world of exploration night after night.

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ABOVE & BEYOND Panoramic views of downtown Austin are the star in an expansive penthouse apartment overlooking the city. Written by Mindy Pantiel / Photography by Nick Johnson

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PAPER WORK Austin artist Karen Hawkins gives books a new life outside of their original context as she cuts, folds and rolls their pages into incredible works of art. Written by Erin Marvin / Photography by Wynn Myers

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NEW TRADITION Interior designer Joseph Minton beautifully blends the two lives of a Fort Worth couple into a well-appointed residence that weaves together classical architecture and existing artwork into a look that works for present day. Written by Jennifer Sergent / Photography by Emily Minton Redfield

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ALL IN THE DETAILS With a focus on authenticity and craftsmanship, and a love for reclaimed European architectural elements, Houston-based proprietor Ruth Gayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products work in a range of environments. Written by Tate Gunnerson / Photography by Kate LeSueur

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HAPPY MEDIUM A Houston home is remade into a bright, airy and family-friendly space with luxurious fabrics, clean-lined furnishings and vibrant touches that cater to a couple with varied design aesthetics. Written by Lisa Skolnik / Photography by Tria Giovan

ON THE COVER: For the family room of a Houston home, designer Chandos Dodson Epley placed chairs swathed in a Castel textile from David Sutherland and a sofa covered in Holly Hunt Great Plains fabric around a coffee table fabricated by James Dawson Design. Photography by Julie Soefer hangs above the console; the rug is from Creative Flooring Resources. Page 292 060 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

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Meredith O’Donnell Fine Furniture is located in the Galleria Uptown area of Houston. As a premier dealer for Baker and McGuire, the store features pieces from every collection. Thomas Pheasant’s world-acclaimed designs and exquisite hand-tailored upholstery is all on display. New inventory arrives weekly. Visit our Post Oak Boulevard location to see the best collections of traditional and transitional in the city...in stock and on sale. Classic scale and proven craftsmanship. It’s all in the details. Isn’t it time for something new?

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So, what is luxury when it comes to design? Is it covering your walls in Fortuny silk, a summer home in East Hampton, a handcrafted Baccarat onyx crystal chandelier? Or is luxury the ability to say no; to say yes? I believe luxury is purposed as a catchphrase for selectiveness, for meaningful experiences and anything precious that you’d never discard, for time, for a jolt of beauty, for objects with a sense of purity and for the small-batch handmade, for unstudied style. Luxury is about the details.

A JOLT OF BEAUTY FROM OUR PAGES Clockwise from top left: Astral Agnes 1-12 Bulb light fixture by Lindsey Adelman. Large Hixmore Triangles wallcovering by De Gournay. A plate from Oscar de la Renta Home’s Carolina collection. Small Ring Bag in Chalk Smooth Calfskin by Céline. Promemoria’s plush Vittoria chair.

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As editors of this magazine, we are tasked with exploring, curating and reporting on luxury for the home. It’s an elusive concept and each of us identifies the theme with our own slightly skewed lens. We speak with designers and architects, direct home shoots, head off to design shows and preview the latest collections. Back at our offices, we deliberate on what we see and hear, sharing ideas with much back-and-forthing; always, our prism shaped around luxury.

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What’s intriguing you now in design? I love the way midcentury items have made their way into today’s design projects. My preference is for a more subtle use of them as a nice surprise.

What’s intriguing you now in design? Design is always evolving. Anyone can contribute to that evolution—from fashion designers to architects to landscape architects—and I’m constantly curious about what’s next and how I can participate.

Hot in Texas: J. Randall Powers’ most recent project in River Oaks was spectacular. The way he marries classic style and intimacy in a grand home is what makes him an extraordinary designer, but this project was truly special. Material palette of the moment: Natural materials such as alabaster, crystal and stone are always on-trend because they can be polished for a sleek modern look or cut raw for a more organic feel. Spotlight on: I’m constantly inspired by the classics in all things—from my Chuck Taylors to the John Staub architecture of my family’s home. Dream job: I’d love to switch roles with Ralph Lauren and discover all the various layers of his world. I’ve worn Ralph Lauren and lived in Ralph Lauren as long as I can remember; and a ranch in Colorado would be nice, too.

Happening in Houston: Between our endless culinary experiences, the Museum District and the city’s rich history, Houston is buzzing with excitement more than ever at the moment, and I feel as though design is really pulling from that energy. The Menil Collection is adding a $40-million Drawing Institute, and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston unveiled its $450-million redevelopment plan earlier this year. Its new construction will work to make the museum the cultural heart of Houston. I’m eager to see how the city will continue to burgeon with creative energy. Hot spots: If you’re visiting the city, start with brunch at Tiny Boxwoods, followed by detours to Carl Moore and the W. Gardner antiques shops. Then, spend the afternoon exploring a few of my favorite local stores—Shabby Slips, Area, Found, Mecox Gardens and Biscuit Home.

Houston’s most beautiful building: The Bank of America Center designed by Philip Johnson is without a doubt my favorite structure in the city. The Postmodern design creates a unique silhouette against the Houston skyline.

Luxury is: Being the fourth largest city in the U.S., Houston is the ultimate urban concrete jungle. We create beauty within our homes. The simple details from places such as Longoria Collection create luxury. It’s this atmosphere and environment of beauty, and the way we welcome friends and families into our homes, that make life feel luxurious.

Andy Singer is the founder and president of Visual Comfort & Co., a Houston-based company that is keeping the lights on (literally). Singer counts the perfect Houston day as one spent in his office, wearing one of his many vests. Outside: 72 degrees and no humidity.

Biggest design influences: For me, it’s about a return to where it all began, with Victoria Hagan Interiors and Greg Jordan Inc. in New York. I worked

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for them after college before returning to Houston and launching my own company. Material of the moment: I love a subtle addition of inlaid metal, brass for example, in wood floors or cabinets. A simple border of metal can make for a stunning detail. Up next: I’ve always dreamt of one day starting my own fabric line. The boutique fabric collections intrigue me. Courtney Hill operates her eponymous interior design practice out of Houston, where she’s known for her elegant, polished and classic aesthetic. She dreams of one day nabbing an assignment to design a boutique hotel or flexing her green thumb by planting her own vegetable garden.

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Intriguing you now: Designers are creating wonderful, approachable interiors with substance, detail, correctness and intelligent use of antiques and imagination. This new crop of designers, too, are entering the business with much more training: people who can draw a room setting at a ¼-inch scale in pencil. It’s so refreshing!

Biggest design challenge? I designed, engineered and constructed a 35-foot continuous dining table, separated on eight pedestals, for the George W. Bush Presidential Library. It took over a year to finish, with multiple drawings and models to approve, but it turned out perfectly lovely. What’s trending? I think the design industry is about to close off a full circle—breaking away from midcentury a bit and heading back to traditional, classical style with richly carved wood that’s been worn, worked and stained by hand and with luxe European textiles. Up next: I’m working on designing more upholstered furniture and developing my own textile collection. Most importantly, I’m not allowing either to be like anything else out there. George Cameron Nash is the owner and curator of two namesake Texas showrooms in Dallas and Houston. From his Dallas-based headquarters, he misses the Mad Men-like buzz of the era he lived through—the sound of real phones ringing and the clatter of IBM Selectric typewriters.

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What’s trending? Mixed-media is so interesting to me right now. Recently, I visited the Erin Cluley Gallery in Dallas to see Josephine Durkin’s show, “Maps, Flora and Highlighters.” I fell in love with her collages made of paper and photographs all stitched together. Keep an eye on… Fellow Dallas artist Brenda Bogart. Her original piece, Dictators and Other Dicks, was in a group show at Parsons in New York City called “Romancing True Power: D20.” Her pieces were hanging alongside artists like Andy Warhol. I can’t get enough of… The Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. I inherited my grandma’s original, and I can’t wait to get it reupholstered soon. It’s comfortable to sit in and can be a statement piece. Dallas hot spots: There’s nothing like a night at The Joule Hotel, and then head over to Mi Cocina for some good Tex-Mex and a Mambo Taxi—a swirly blend of frozen margarita and sangria. Next, shopping around the design center to places like Scout, Again & Again and Lula B’s. On my wish list: A Chapman Kelley painting from the 1970s. I love his poplars paintings and abstract wildflowers from that time period. I’m also on the hunt for the perfect antique Oushak rug or possibly a Saarinen Tulip table for my breakfast room. Go-to winter exhibit: I am looking forward to the Dallas Museum of Art’s “Jackson Pollock: Blind Spots” exhibit that will be on display through March 2016. Up next: I am working on expanding my textile line to include a new hand-printed line of fabrics. The production process includes dyeing the ground material first and then printing my designs in ink on top. Megan Adams Brooks is an artist and textile designer whose practice is based in Dallas. When she’s not in the studio creating intricate patterns on silk, you can find her in the kitchen baking up a strong rum cake, a recipe she got from her mother.

Images: Clockwise from top: The Duneland chandelier by designer Debra Weninger is one of many fixtures available in George Cameron Nash’s Texas showrooms. Two pieces of art by Megan Adams Brooks—both hand-painted on sheets of silk in her Dallas studio.

NASH HEADSHOT : MICHAEL FLORES . NASH WENINGER PHOTO: ANGIE WEST. BROOKS HEADSHOT : JASON VOINOV. BROOKS PHOTOS: COURTESY MEGAN ADAMS BROOKS .

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Luxury comes in many forms, and this season we endeavor to decode that elusive notion through the eyes of designâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elite. DESIGN FORECAST / SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2015

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LUXURY

THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM’S INTRIGUING “WHAT IS LUXURY?” EXHIBIT STIMULATED OUR OWN THOUGHTS AND CONVERSATIONS ON DECODING THAT VERY QUERY.

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nswering the question of what luxury is proves to be a much more complex task than one would imagine. On the surface, the widely accepted denotation of the word skews toward the ornate, highpriced, limited-edition, but perhaps distilling luxury down to just a prescribed set of words is not the best course to chart. It is rather an idea that shapes to who you are, what you like, where you live…even when you live. For its provocative exhibit “What is Luxury?” (through September 27), the Victoria and Albert Museum in London questions, challenges and explores this concept through the eyes of curators Jana Scholze and Leanne Wierzba, who peel back the layers of the obvious to unveil that, in fact, luxury is established and molded within certain parameters—time, setting and individual preference. The show, which promises to “interrogate ideas of luxury today…and address how luxury is made and understood in a physical, conceptual and cultural capacity,” analyzes the evolving perception of the notion. A jewel-encrusted, solid-gold crown fashioned for 18th-century Portuguese royalty gets just as equal value as a plastic object created within the confines of a fictional future where the now commonplace material is heralded as a rarity. In answer to the museum’s general call on the subject, we asked design industry vets to interpret their own meaning of luxury, and what we discovered was a common thread: Luxury is an impression, a moment in time, space, experience, the undeniable pleasure of something well-made. It’s the softness and warmth of walnut; the beauty in the imperfect hand-made light fixture; the truly one-of-a-kind artifact brought back from a worldly excursion. Luxury goes beyond the fundamental to a place of the exclusive and the extraordinary. Read on and ponder your own definition.

This page: Voltage haute couture dress by Iris van Herpen, 2013, Paris. Opposite: Body 1, Re-materialisation of Systems, 2014, by El Ultimo Grito, constructed using borosilicate glass and Lycra.

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“Luxury doesn’t need to be fussy or complicated. It should be inviting and not off-putting.” -JOE NAHEM

-OLIVER M. FURTH

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“Invest in light fixtures. One needs to be careful 3when buying cheap lighting—it’s analogous to buying cheap shoes; they might look good for one season, but they rarely age well.”

-THOMAS JAYNE

“I adore the glorious colors used by Richard Diebenkorn and Helen Frankenthaler, the abstract texture of Marcia Meyers, and our local Bay Area artists, such as Nathan Oliveira and Wayne Thiebaud.” -SUZANNE TUCKER

“We have reached a point where luxury is uniqueness: the painting that was a gift from an artist friend; the fabric brought back from a trip to Istanbul. Luxury is deeply personal.” -ALEXA HAMPTON

“I GRAVITATE TOWARD PAINTINGS THAT SHOW THE INCREDIBLE EFFORT PUT INTO IT BY THE ARTIST. I LOVE CLEAN PHOTOGRAPHY LIKE CLIFFORD ROSS' BEACH SHOTS.” -AERIN LAUDER

“ART IS A WAY OF SURROUNDING YOURSELF WITH THAT WHICH BOTH INSPIRES AND DELIGHTS; IT'S A DIRECT WINDOW INTO ONE'S SOUL.” -MARTYN LAWRENCE BULLARD

INSTALLATION, GOLD BOX AND CROWN PHOTOS: COURTESY THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON.

“THERE'S SOME ARCHITECTURE THAT IS MEANT TO EXPRESS LUXURY, BUT I'M MUCH MORE INTERESTED IN STRUCTURES THAT PROMOTE A WELLLIVED LIFE.”

“When you touch, taste or smell something and you don't even think to ask yourself if that sensation is a luxury, then you have found a luxury.” -GEORGE MATOUK, JR.

“A room is never really complete—the best interiors are always those that evolve over time.” -NATE BERKUS

“An overly planned space becomes mundane as does an overly planned life—spontaneity is everything.” -ROBERT PASSAL

Clockwise from top left: A peek inside the Victoria and Albert Museum's "What is Luxury?" exhibit. Aram Mooradian's gold object player, 2011, which he created imagining a future where the metal is valued as an enduring repository for memories and dreams. A crown made of diamonds, emeralds and rubies set into gold with rococo scrolls from 18th-century Portugal, on loan from The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection.

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“WITHOUT A DOUBT, NEOCLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE IS THE QUINTESSENCE OF LUXURY—EXTRAORDINARY DETAILING SET WITHIN A RESTRAINED FRAMEWORK!” -TIMOTHY CORRIGAN

“I’m often seduced by the skill of Old Masters. I recently attended the John Singer Sargent exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery in London and experiencing his sensual, rich paintings reminded me just how timeless they all truly are.” -PHILIP GORRIVAN

“A LIFE WELL-LIVED INCLUDES A GOOD AMOUNT OF TIME TO RELAX. IT’S MOMENTS SPENT IN LOVELY BUT MUTED SURROUNDINGS THAT PROVE TO BE TRUE LUXURIES.”

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you touch every day—sheets, towels, the fabric on your favorite chair. These tactile things bring quiet comfort to your everyday.”

“AUTHENTICITY IS THE ONE ELEMENT THAT CONFERS STATUS TO AN ITEM. IT CAN BE SIMPLE LINEN OR A HAND-WAXED TERRA-COTTA FLOOR, BUT IT HAS TO REPRESENT THE PURE, IDEALIZED FORM OF THAT MATERIAL.”

-THOMAS PHEASANT

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exemplifies pure luxury; it requires so much real estate. Art and real estate together are the ultimate luxury.” -MADELINE WEINRIB

-MADELINE STUART

“IT’S EXPERIENCE THAT DEFINES LUXURY, IT’S NO LONGER ABOUT PRODUCT.” -PETER DUNHAM

“LUXURY IS HARMONY. AT THE CORE OF HARMONY IS DECISIVE EDITING. IF YOU DON’T LOVE AN OBJECT, LOSE IT.”

-JAMIE DRAKE

-AMY LAU

“I have a certain attraction to the f iber arts and how such an ancient art form can still be fresh and luxurious. Olga de Amaral is an artist who creates hauntingly beautiful textiles and hangings.”

“FOR ME, LUXURY IS A COMBINATION OF QUALITY, FUNCTIONALITY, LIVABILITY, CREATIVITY; THERE’S NOTHING MORE LUXURIOUS THAN CREATING A SPACE THAT HITS ALL THESE NOTES.” -MEGAN WINTERS

Image: Jellyfish installation, 2010, by Denmark-based glass artist Steffen Dam.

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PHOTO: COURTESY THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON.

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“There is no substitute for beautiful manners and thoughtfulness, or, for that matter, sheer quality.”

“COMFORT AND QUALITY ARE THE ULTIMATE LUXURY TO ME TODAY AND ALWAYS.”

-TRICIA GUILD

-ALESSANDRA BRANCA

23 “LUXURY IS TIME: TIME TO CREATE. TIME TO READ.

TIME TO RELAX. TIME TO FOCUS. TIME TO EXPLORE. LUXURY LEADERS FIND THE TIME.” -RALPH PUCCI

“I am certain there is luxury in experience— how we feel in a space is more significant than how it may look.”

“The Palais Garnier is a blip in my otherwise almost exclusive love of modernist and Brutalist architecture. The luxury is in the massive footprint they occupy and the purity of dedication to an idea.” -TIM BUTCHER AND LIZZIE DESHAYES

-HOLLY HUNT

“THE WEATHERED PATINA OF WOOD CONJURES LUXURY FOR ME; SPECIFICALLY RICH, RECLAIMEDWOOD FLOORS THAT ACT AS A CANVAS FOR AN AMAZING RUG.” -BEN SOLEIMANI

“Custom lampshades can be wickedly expensive and seem unnecessary, but they are often that bespoke, cherry-on-top layer that I would call luxury.” -CELERIE KEMBLE

29 “Luxury is comfort, casual elegance with a balance of sculptural furniture and art.”

-STEVEN HARRIS AND LUCIEN REES ROBERTS

“PEOPLE PEOPLE REFER TO THE STYLE OF THE 1920-40S AS ART DECO, BUT I THINK S AN OVERSIMPLIFICATION OF A PERIOD THAT’S THAT GAVE US PURE LUXURY.” -JAMES MAGNI

“I SUBSCRIBE TO THE ‘LESS IS MORE’ CREDO. BUY FEWER HIGH QUALITY PIECES AS OPPOSED TO A LOT OF JUNK.” -HEATHER HILLIARD

Images: A double look at the Second Space Travellers Watch, George Daniels, 1983.

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DOYENNE OF LINEN BERNIE DE LE CUONA LETS US PEEK PAST THE CASHMERE DRAPERIES AND INTO THE YARN BEHIND HER LUXURIOUS FABRIC HOUSE. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY CARA GIBBS PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID CLEVELAND

Beauty matters: I was not a textile expert before starting my company and the whole thing began by mistake really: I just wanted to produce beautiful things and see if I could sell them. So, I left my home in South Africa for Brussels, where I garnered a tremendous wealth of knowledge on linen, silk, cashmere and tailoring techniques, and from there, my passion developed into so much more than I could have ever imagined. A love of linen: It’s obvious I fell in love with linen. Aside from it being the oldest fiber known to man, linen is also such a versatile material; it can take on many forms. There’s quite a debt in the market when it comes to linen because it’s a difficult material to work with. Anything natural possesses imperfections in the fibers, and that’s precisely what I like to use. Linen can also achieve perfection if pushed. It’s a fabric that can go from acutely raw to highly luxurious—what’s not to love about that? Creative process: Mine is a fluid one, but not a perfect science; it shifts depending upon my current muse or inspiration. One constant, though, are my drawings—I sketch everything by hand to convey an idea. When the idea is ready, I work very closely with each mill and artisan to create a new product. I’m also a believer in creating change through a contrast of textures—an enduring combination has been my heavy Buffalo linen alongside the very delicate Feather Cashmere. Life in Windsor: I absolutely love it! It’s just far enough from the hustle and bustle of London and flush with history: My studio lives in famed Mistress Page’s House, steps from Windsor Castle; it’s so easy to be constantly inspired in such an environment. Greatest luxury: Spending time on the banks of Africa’s Zambezi River, where mobile phones and hair dryers don’t work, and having nothing more on the to-do list than a long hike in the brush. What’s next: I’ve recently noticed a lot of buzz around organic, natural materials and how the artisans’ hands are more noticeable in the product. For de Le Cuona, this has always been the mantra. That being said, I never ignore modern machinery, because mixing handmade and modern techniques creates something entirely dynamic with a fresh perspective—that’s the future.

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FOR THEIR FIRST BOOK OUT THIS FALL, DESIGNERS JESSE CARRIER AND MARA MILLER SHOWCASE A DECADE OF THEIR CELEBRATED CREATIONS. WRITTEN BY LACY MORRIS PRODUCED BY ARLYN HERNANDEZ

Above: Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller of New York’s Carrier and Company pictured in their Manhattan studio. Top right: The couple’s signature mix of textures and patterns is served up in this inviting living room.

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JESSE CARRIER ON...

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ANNA WINTOUR: She is the cornerstone of

ANNIE LEIBOVITZ: Annie is very astute. When we met to shoot our family portrait, she had already studied basically every image of us her office could find. She had analyzed our wardrobe and knew what she wanted us to wear. It was remarkable to work with someone at that level of professionalism. She pieces together personality, point of view and purpose in her camera work.

Carrier and Company: She was our first client and is still our biggest patron. We did her office at 4 Times Square and at 1 World Trade Center, her house in the country and subsequent guest cottages, her kids’ dorm rooms, their first apartments and second apartments…it’s an ongoing relationship. FINDING THEIR CLIENTS’ VOICES: Our process generally begins with an interview in their current home, where we pick up from the visual clues and figure out what their tolerances are. Then they’ll come to the office and we’ll put out piles of fabrics in very loose schemes and say, “Throw on the floor what you don’t like.” They start telling us what it reminds them of; their history starts to come out.

PLAYING THE MIND GAME: There’s a lot

PERSONAL STYLE: We’re terribly practical

THEIR NEW BOOK: We pride ourselves on being

people. When left to our own devices, we fall under the category of bohemian glamour. That’s code for organic, light and easy, and a little bit humble and little bit thrift store.

able to fulfill different aesthetics, which is how we ultimately decided to structure the book. You’ll see that when we do traditional work, this is what it’s like. When we do country work, this is what we think about, etc.

of psychology behind design. Everyone has insecurities, aspirations and fantasies, but it’s very hard for people to express what they want the house to portray about them. It really teaches us a lot when clients don’t like sheen or dump anything that’s a silk or sateen; some hate heavy things and reject any velvet or mohair. It starts to show us what they want the project to say.

WEAK SPOTS: I’m a big sucker for painted furniture. I found this Swedish drop-front desk that’s not the traditional Swedish blue-gray but rather a funny tomato orange color with a weird green interior; I just thought it was the prettiest thing I’d ever seen.

GETTING INSPIRED: We absorb a lot through magazines and movies. We’ve been to Italy twice and there are still things that I take away from there—the color of the sunlight, the amount of texture in all the materials, the energy.

OBJECT ENVY: It’s incredible to think about

ART: It’s so emotional and energetic. I don’t like

where our clients have been and what their eyes have seen. They have such amazing collections; Annie’s photography or Anna’s weird Clarice Cliff pottery. They’re like little house museums.

to know the backstory, what makes the artist important or what they were thinking…all the stuff that a collector wants to know. It ruins it for me. We pick things that feel good or resonate, not based off the name. It’s not always expected.

PORTRAIT: RENÉ CERVANTES. LIVING ROOM PHOTO: PETER MARGONELLI.

The husband-and-wife duo behind design firm Carrier and Company may be self-admitted bohemians, though you wouldn’t be quick to make that guess from a peek at their vast portfolio of highprofile clients: think Anna Wintour and Jason Wu, amongst many other fashion greats. Their first foray in the world of publishing, entitled Carrier and Company: Positively Chic Interiors, invites you into the expertly eclectic and all-parts covetable spaces that they’ve dreamed up since they launched their firm in 2005. Here, Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller chime in on their weaknesses, Italian muses and— what else?—having the illustrious Annie Leibovitz shoot their family portrait.

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RENOWNED FASHION HOUSE OSCAR DE LA RENTA TEAMS UP WITH PORTUGUESE PORCELAIN COMPANY VISTA ALEGRE TO CREATE A FEMININE SERVICE WITH A NOD TO COUTURE. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY MIMI FAUCETT

Fashion leader Oscar de la Renta’s legacy for making women look and feel beautiful has long since made its way off the runway and into our homes. This fall, by way of a powerhouse partnership with Portuguese porcelain brand Vista Alegre, this same sensibility has taken the form of fine china. “Vista Alegre is a company with an incredible legacy,” says Carolina Irving, creative director at Oscar de la Renta Home. “The collaboration between us has been such a fascinating process.” Named after Irving herself, the Carolina collection takes its distinctive pattern directly from a gown designed for de la Renta’s Spring 2006 runway collection. “What’s so great about the scheme is that we were able to lift individual prints from the dress to be applied to the tabletop pieces,” recalls Irving. “I spent two days in the factory exploring the archives with the Vista Alegre team. We took a versatile pattern and together we reinterpreted it in a fresh and beautiful way.” The full-range dinner service is characterized by floral motifs and boasts a vibrant coral hue—one of the late fashion designer’s favorites. “Coral has always been a classical color used in 18th-century china,” adds Irving. “The goal was to revisit something antique and translate it to modern times with Oscar’s unmistakeable eye.”

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APARTMENT PHOTO: JO PAUWELS. HIDE, PROCESS, FACTORY AND PRODUCT PHOTOS: COURTESY PROMEMORIA.

MEMORY BANK NEAR THE SHORES OF LAKE COMO, PROMEMORIA’S ROMEO SOZZI DRAWS ON HIS FAMILY’S RICH TRADITION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP, CREATING DISTINGUISHED FURNISHINGS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. WRITTEN BY LISA BINGHAM DEWART PRODUCED BY ARLYN HERNANDEZ

Luxury design is embedded in Romeo Sozzi’s DNA. “I’m a third-generation cabinetmaker,” says the founder and president of Italian furniture firm Promemoria. “I grew up in the family workshop, learning from my father and grandfather.” In 1988, after clients began requesting custom items, Romeo conceived Promemoria. “I wanted to offer people the pieces they couldn’t find on the market.” Today, the prestigious brand’s manufacturing methods would seem familiar even to the Sozzi family’s 19th-century forbearers, who made their living as coachmakers for the local nobility. “We don’t have stock and our production is not industrial; everything is handmade here in Italy, often customized and done in limited editions,” says Romeo, who has continued his family’s generational influence by bringing aboard his sons Stefano, Davide and Paolo. Beyond his hands-on strategy, Romeo approaches design holistically. “A product is not just an object; it’s an experience,” he points out. “I use fragrant woods like cypress for the inside of cabinets to ignite the sense of smell, and there’s nothing like caressing a velvet chair to rouse the sense of touch.” For inspiration, Romeo ranges widely, finding it equally in the landscape of his home near Lake Como and further afield (a recent collection drew from Asian philosophy). While grounded in centuriesold traditions, Romeo continues to hone his vision and practices. “Last year, we introduced alabaster for lampshades as well as a process that combines strips of leather in different colors that resembles stacked wood,” he reports. This year, they showed cabinets and tables inlaid with bronze flecks reminiscent of stars scattered across the night sky. Even the firm’s name—a Latin term meaning “for the sake of memory”—suggests the brand’s impulse to look to both the future and the past as the business continues to evolve. “I call my company Promemoria because I understand it as a memory of past traditions, which has a fundamental role in my work,” says Romeo. Adds Paolo, “Though our philosophy changes a little every day to move forward, we still follow the memory.”

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“I have always thought with systems and structure in mind,” explains New York-based bespoke lighting designer Bec Brittain, whose latest introductions fall perfectly in line with her distinct geometric body of work. Debuting at this year’s ICFF was Zelda (shown above), which, like many of Brittain’s creations, is highly versatile. “Zelda’s flexible form can be fashioned in a simple single diamond formation, arranged concentrically in geometric orbits or fit together like the links of a chain,” she says. “I initially had a few ideas for configuration during the sketch process, but now that we have the parts in-house and can play with them, new ideas start to reveal themselves.” Proving that design is anything but linear, Zelda’s powerful persona shows off Brittain’s classic trademark of fusing

cutting-edge technology alongside sculptural shapes conveyed in sleek materials. “Clearly, I love brass,” states the designer. “And, Zelda’s juxtaposition of the brass-encased LED tubing with the gracefully suspended planar forms adapts to a vast array of spaces and sensibilities. I just love the freedom of lighting design, in that I have so much room to play sculpturally.” Indeed, with both architecture and philosophy in her degree repertoire, Brittain’s translation of light is uniquely her own and unquestionably a subject of intrigue among the rest of the industry. Currently, the creative Brooklynite is expanding her reach—with her new Los Angeles outpost opening this fall— bridging her forward-thinking point of view from coast to coast.

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“I love Kathy Dimmitt of Dimmitt Contemporary Art in Houston. I truly appreciate her genuine honesty and respect the personalization that she offers clients. She is a great example of professionalism and has a great deal of passion and knowledge for the arts.”

“Dallas artist Megan Adams Brooks has a unique style of painting on silk using vibrant colors and interesting designs. She has really grown as an artist, and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching her style and her mastery for color and composition evolve.”

“I enjoy browsing Houston’s W. Gardner Antiques. Owner Bill buys the best of the best, has a perfect eye and is an amazingly knowledgeable dealer. David Lackey at David Lackey Antiques & Art, too, is an expert on so many levels. I stop by his shop twice a week.”

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THE CITIZENRY When did you launch the site? Our online boutique took its first orders in August 2014. What products do you offer? We partner with global artisans to design our collections. So far, we’ve worked with over 200 artisans across three countries. Our debut collection, featuring items from Peru and Argentina, showcases textiles and handcrafted leather chairs. Our second, with Uganda at the forefront, celebrates the history of basket weaving and utilizes rare Mugavu wood native to the region. Why online? Not everyone can hop on a plane to go shopping, so we decided to create the next best thing: the digital experience of traveling abroad, browsing back-alley markets and accessing the highest quality materials and makers the world has to offer. Up next? We’re moving into a showroom and office space in the fall. We’re online-only now, but Dallas residents will soon have the chance to come by and see our designs in person. the-citizenry.com

CURATOR GRAYDUCK GALLERY “I go to as many art openings as I can to keep current on the local scene. I keep up with a network of artists I’ve met, and they are good about introducing me to new people. The gallery gets hundreds of submissions a year, and I look through all of them. The work is the most important element in choosing whom to show; it’s more important than a resume or an artist statement. Each gallerist has his or her own style and taste: Mine tends toward more narrative work, but when curating for the gallery, I’m conscious about judging the merit of a potential exhibition. If artists are compelling and great at what they do, then I will show them no matter what they create.” -JILL SCHROEDER, GRAYDUCKGALLERY.COM

TALKING SHOP PHOTOS: COURTESY THE CITIZENRY. SCOTT HEADSHOT: KENNON EVETT. WAGNER HEADSHOT: STEPHEN KARLISCH PHOTOGRAPHY. POWERS HEADSHOT: COURTESY J RANDALL POWERS. CURATOR PHOTO: JEFF HARRIS.

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Down by the river in San Antonio, three design firms—Lake | Flato Architects, Rialto Studio and Oakland, California-based Matsys—are busy crafting a new community space that will meld environmental stewardship with outdoor recreation. Once an industrial wasteland, the land will now showcase five of the diverse ecosystems of South Texas in an attempt to encourage eco-learning. For instance, the Texas Live Oak Savannah will provide shade around a pavilion while blocking winter winds, just as it does in nature, and a water catchment system will collect rainwater and funnel it into an underground storage tank. But it isn’t all learning; kids can roam designated play areas, and adults can use the location as a launching point to the hiking and biking trails along the historic Mission Reach portion of the San Antonio River. sariverfoundation.org

#INSTACRUSH @theurbanesavant WHO: Josh Aaron, the best-dressed man in Texas. Or, in his words, a man “with a sick obsession with fashion,” which he explores on his carefully curated blog, The Urbane Savant. WHAT: You’ll find Aaron’s true passion for fashion—Burberry, Ermenegildo Zegna, Theory, Rag & Bone, Nudie Jeans, Perry Ellis, Zanerobe, Converse and John Varvatos, to name just a few. While his dapper duds are certainly the focal point, his wardrobe is showcased effortlessly against a gorgeous Houston backdrop. WHY: If you want handsome outfit inspiration in spades, The Urbane Savant is all about the importance of dress for the men of our time. It describes a man who is a master of refinement; through that exploration, Aaron believes a man can find himself.

THE MAKER

KEITH KREEGER

What do politics and ceramics have in common? Turns out, not much, besides the fact that artist Keith Kreeger, at some point in his life, had a love for both. In college, Kreeger majored in American Studies and interned on Capitol Hill with aspirations of attending law school. But it was one ceramics class, and the subsequent hours he spent designing in a studio afterward, that changed his course forever. Now, his hand-thrown porcelain pieces can be found in the dining rooms of some of Austin’s top culinary talents, like two James Beard Award winners for Best Chef: Southwest: Paul Qui of Qui and Tyson Cole of Uchi. Here, the celebrated ceramicist talks about the importance of objects. keithkreeger.com Describe your design aesthetic. What I do is take pretty basic forms that we’re all familiar with and try to make them my own. I often say that there’s a handmade industrial feel to my work; I never hide the fact that they are made start-to-finish by hand in my Austin studio. That said, I want to elevate the material and the concept of the object. How has Austin influenced your work? I am constantly struck by how amazing this city is for creatives. The different communities here work together, collaborate and respect one another’s work in a way that I’ve never seen. Everyone is very open to ideas. If you want

to do something, there are plenty of people who are willing to help make it happen. What is it like designing for world-famous chefs? The restaurant world has been very good to me, and I absolutely love collaborating with chefs. It puts my work in context on a nightly basis as it gets used on dining tables across the city. It’s incredibly humbling to know that my work is part of so many people’s nightly experiences. Local haunts? There are so many great shops in town. I love Nannie Inez; owner Deeyn Rhodes just has an

amazing eye and brings pieces in that nobody else in town has. I also love the Billy Reid shop. It’s fun just to walk in there, and the concept of the brand is so in line with what I strive to do with my work. Helm Boots is amazing, too. I could spend hours in there. Share your end goal. I want people to understand that the objects we invite into our lives truly do matter, much like real food matters and sustainability in other areas, genres and in other industries matter. I believe that when you surround yourself with well-made objects that were made with intent, it can elevate an everyday experience.

BLUEPRINT RENDERING: COURTESY MATSYS. INSTACRUSH PHOTOS: RENA IGLEHART AND BRITT FAULKNER. THE MAKER PHOTO: COURTESY KEITH KREEGER STUDIOS.

IN HIS WORDS: “Every day is a chance to reinvent yourself within the confines of your closet. I feel as though my style is eclectic, creative and it goes as far as I want to take it. My style is a reflection of my personality, which is all but one-sided.”

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IN STEP UNITED NUDE

Architectural footwear brand United Nude is reinventing the way fashionistas strut in their high heels. Known for its sculptural silhouettes and advanced manufacturing processes, the company is at it again: expanding its multidimensional, rubber-molded Lo Res collection— shown in High Red, Metallic Silver and Blossom—by incorporating malleable chromed-finishing technologies into some of its designs. And thanks to 3D Systems, the label has also launched a limited-edition collaboration line with such design greats as Zaha Hadid and Ross

Lovegrove to offer wearable 3D-printed shoes that might as well be art. In a shared expression of love for fashion and design, United Nude presented its latest styles at a pop-up shop during the recent opening of AC Hotel Miami Beach. Since both brands boast a modern mindset and European roots, the pairing was a natural step and speaks to the hotel’s expansion into the lifestyle arena. This partnership proves that if the shoe fits, you don’t have to just wear it—you can wear it in style. unitednude.com; ac-hotels.com

DATE BOOK TARIN FRANTZ: FULLOSOPHIE

Childhood gal pals Tarin Frantz and Jessica Dixon mused over their lackluster careers while on vacation in California’s Pebble Beach. The pair took to entrepreneurship to set a new course, launching their big idea, Fullosophie, in 2012. Through various forms, it is now a bi-city (Frantz lives in Dallas, where the company was launched, and Dixon in San Francisco) platform that brings together local artists—photographers, florists, interiors designers, mixologists, calligraphers—and local participants in the name of learning something new. So, when it comes to being connected to the artisans creating beautiful things in a community, Frantz is thoroughly plugged into the local Dallas scene, thus making her the perfect tour guide for a day in the Big D. Here, she shares her ideal itinerary. fullosophie.com

10 a.m. Afterward, head downtown to The Joule Hotel and get your caffeine fi x in the lobby at Weekend. You should then spend the rest of the morning at their spa, ESPA, with a two-hour ESPA Time treatment. 12 p.m. For brunch/lunch, stop by the adorable little French bistro, Mercat. It’s slightly hard to find, but once you do, you’ll love the Salade Nicoise. 1:30 p.m. While you’re in the area, the Harwood District is a great place to browse some smaller boutiques. Blue Print is a home furnishing store.

Aside from case goods and upholstered furniture, they also carry artwork and jewelry from local artists, as well as pillows, blankets and beautiful coffee table books. Read Between the Lines also has a great new shop downtown; they create striking prints and stationery. 3 p.m. For more shopping, drive to the Bishop Arts District and stop into The Wild Detectives. It’s a book and coffee shop that also serves wine, beer and snacks, so you can enjoy your preferred beverage while deciding on your next read. At Set & Co., you’ll find gorgeous kitchen and bath gems from lesserknown, but extremely talented, artisans. 4:30 p.m. Before you leave the neighborhood, grab a

snack at either Emporium Pies or Joy Macarons. They both make incredible pastries. 5 p.m. Cocktails! Make your way south of the city to Bar Belmont in the Belmont Hotel. If weather permits, take a seat on the patio for the best view of Dallas, especially at sunset. If you still have room, order a small plate of Cabrito & Masa, which will come from their neighbors at Smoke, who also do a great brunch—try their smoked salmon and softboiled egg dish. 7 p.m. If you’ve made a dinner reservation (at least three months in advance), stick around and enjoy dinner at the tiny neighborhood spot, Lucia. If you didn’t, don’t fret, there will probably be a wait, but you can get a table at Bolsa just down the road.

IN STEP PHOTOS: COURTESY UNITED NUDE. DATE BOOK PHOTOS: COURTESY FULLOSOPHIE.

9 a.m. If you like to start the day with activity, head to White Rock Lake for a walk, jog or bike ride on the east side. It’s a great place to clear your mind in the city.

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Personal style: Traditional with an edge. Signature look: Blazer or country jacket, shirt and tie…with scarves and boots, of course; I live in the country! Closet staples: I’m a big Tom Ford fan and his jackets are among some of my favorite pieces I own. Recent fashion score: A new pair of Thom Browne wingtip brogues. Interior philosophy: Classic timelessness always seems relevant, especially when it’s thoughtfully intermixed with modern elements in fresh ways. Design mantra: Old is the new "new." Accessory motives: They ebb and flow in importance to me, usually by season—more important in winter, less in summer. Splurge-worthy: Art and antiques, beautiful fabrics and luggage. Source of inspiration: The natural world around me, specifically my farm in Virginia. Never too many… Overcoats. Can’t live without… Dogs. Guilty pleasure: Dogs with overcoats. Luxury is… Things that feel good to the touch—a tactile experience. Whether rough and splintery or smooth and soft, luxury is a feeling.

6 1. No. 9718 Doorknocker / Price available upon request / nanz.com. 2. Gamekeeper Pendant / $1,710 / curreycodealers.com. 3. Cowgirl Money Clip / $5,450 / tomford.com. 4. The Variance Set Spirit Decanters / $279 for set of six / reclamationetchworks.com. 5. Theo Fabric in Yarrow and Rosa Fabric in Valencia / Price available upon request / placetextiles.com. 6. Dove Sideboard / $8,997 / hickorychair.com. 7. Carved Walnut Georgian Style Leather Upholstered Wing Chair / $3,840 / 1stdibs.com.

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Personal style: My uniform is California preppy—not to be confused with East Coast prep. Signature look: A custom shirt, hues of blue and barefoot. Closet staples: I’m a creature of habit: I’ve had my favorite topsiders resoled three times as well as a pair of Gucci loafers. Recent fashion score: A navy blue Burberry trench for all those rainy L.A. days. Interior philosophy: Traditional base flecked with a laid-back vibe. Design mantra: Navy is my neutral; it’s my spirit color. Accessory motives: Accents are the jewelry, the sparkle, the shine in any space, and I allocate a hefty portion of any budget towards these finishing touches. Recent design score: An all-blue Alex Katz lithograph; art is always worth the splurge. Indulge in… Fine linens—anything made in small runs. Leontine Linens in New Orleans is a great resource for luxury goods. Never too many… Blue checked shirts. Can’t live without… My dog Nacho. Guilty pleasure: A hot dog from Pink’s. Luxury is… Something made incredibly well and that embodies both style and timelessness. I look to small, bespoke companies as my barometer of luxury.

1. Lundy Light Fixture / $1,565 / urbanelectricco.com. 2. Colour Block Oak Smoke Blend Decorative & Glazed Tile / Price available upon request / mandarinstone.com. 3. Indigo Ombre Rope Dog Leash / $62 / foundmyanimal.com. 4. Billy Bar / Nina Campbell Collection for Oomph / $2,095 / oomphonline.com. 5. Voyage en Ikat Presentation Plate in Sapphire and Dessert Plate in Sapphire / $630 and $290 / hermes.com. 6. Thomas Chair / Priced from $4,366 / flexformny.com. 7. Dhurrie II / $885 / stfrank.com.

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This spring, Luxe Interiors + Design brought its unique sense of style to the 27th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), North America’s platform for global design. Held at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the show attracted designophiles from around the world seeking what’s best and what’s next in contemporary design. As an exclusive sponsor of the four-day show, Luxe Interiors + Design presented the Luxe Pavilion, a carefully curated mix of luxury brand exhibitors, including Afina, Allison Eden Studios, Amadi Carpets, Apex Mills, Ashley Norton, Atelier Premiere, BainUltra, Bobo Royale, Caesarstone, Ciot, Classic Rug, Cliff Young, Corbett Lighting, Cosmic, Decorative Art & Design by Ari, Ellisha Alexina, Empire Industries, Envy, Exclusive Home Interiors, Features Outdoor Living, Ferguson, The Furniture Society, Gameroom Concepts, Guilded LTD., Hardware Renaissance, Hubbardton Forge, The Hudson Company, Hudson Valley Lighting, Hydro Systems, Imaestri, Indo Artifacts, Insane Luxury, Jacuzzi, Jamie Durie Designs, Lambert et Fils, Lapyk, Latoscana, Lazzoni, Lee Industries, Lexington Home Brands, Lorin Marsh, Lucky Anya, Marretti, Material ConneXion, Matthew Studios, Metropolitan Home Hardware & Bath, Monica Correia, Naula, New Moon, Noble Environmental Technologies, Offcentre, Oliver & George Living, Pasargad, Pehuén, Pianeta Legno Floors Inc., Pivot, Pivot Project, Richard W. Townsend, Rocky Mountain Hardware, RS Ceramics, Safavieh, Savy Paint, Simon Pearce, Sublime, Suite NY, Summit Rug, Sunbrella Performance Art, Tapologie, THG-Paris, Troy Lighting, Urban City Designs, XPZ and Zen Design. The Pavilion also played host to the Luxe Lounge, furnished by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams and Farrow & Ball. The lounge served as a luxurious and comfortable destination, and provided daily design programming, refreshments and snacks, an interactive photo booth and a jam-packed closing night celebration.

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THE PIECE: Castle 9-01 THE DESIGNER: Jason Miller for Roll & Hill FIND IT: rollandhill.com THE INSPIRATION: The glass pieces of Castle can extend to different lengths yet still remain horizontal or vertical, taking their cues from a game of chess and the rookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to jump any distance but with restricted direction.

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CENTER STAGE DESIGN’S LUXURY LEADERS OFFER CREATIVE NOTIONS ON THE SEASON’S FINEST IN HOME DÉCOR. WRITTEN BY MIMI FAUCETT / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOANNA MCCLURE

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR CALVIN KLEIN

Drama: Castle is a showstopper. It is industrial by way of repetition yet sculpturally compelling and radiant. The way the light subtly glows, rather than shining brightly, is its greatest strength. Statement: Our eye immediately focuses on a “statement piece.” A dynamic shape, like that of Castle, draws you in and demands attention. Talent: Offering a voice to the next generation of designers is vital to our industry. Young creatives today, like Jason Miller, bring new ideas and start conversations that lead to innovation. Luxury: Keen attention to the details of materiality and functionality is luxury.

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Composition: The strength of the Tommy collection is in the juxtaposition of its complex texture within simple silhouettes. The pieces command attention in a soft yet stable way. Classic: The collection reminds me of European antiques markets, with the design combining influences from both classic French eras and midcentury patterns. Evolution: There is a fine balance to strike when retaining the essence of a brand and moving with the times. People live informally today, and by incorporating formal pieces into everyday life, it makes even the most ordinary tasks feel like a treat. Luxury: People will always crave formal luxuries as they create a beautiful environment to share with family and friends.

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FIRE & ICE THE COLLECTION: Tommy Candlesticks THE DESIGNER: Saint-Louis FIND IT: 855.240.9740 THE INSPIRATION: Recalling the original Tommy collection produced by the crystal house in 1928, these modern interpretations created by Saint-Louis are functional and meant for everyday use.

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HEAVY METAL THE PIECE: Ada Stool THE DESIGNER: Thor Taber for Theodore Alexander FIND IT: theodorealexander.com THE INSPIRATION: Hand-finished and perfectly proportioned, this solid-brass stool was inspired by the mood and aesthetic of the 1970s.

SUSANNE MARTINEZ VP OF DESIGN SFERRA

Form: The Ada stool is deceptively simple yet well-considered in terms of its materiality and design. There’s an Escher quality to the lines of the piece that makes it feel magical, and the negative space becomes essential. Material: The warmth and gleam of the polished brass is all modern sophistication and purely chic. The gold hue contrasts beautifully with the matte upholstered seat. Feel: Whimsy is a key element in keeping a brand fresh and current in today’s marketplace. Adding a moment of delight is precisely the thing that brings a collection to life. Luxury: Luxury is how something makes you feel—it’s a sensation and a quality tied to personal experience.

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RAISING THE BAR THE PIECE: Fut Side Table THE DESIGNER: Eric Schmitt for Christian Liaigre FIND IT: christian-liaigre.us THE INSPIRATION: Fut’s designer, Eric Schmitt, is a self-taught master of bronze who borrows influence from early modernist decorative artists to create functional works of art.

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Shape: The Fut table feels like more than a table—it sparks the imagination to focus on what isn’t there just as much as what is. It’s almost musical with its drum-like form. There’s simplicity and purity to the piece, but it still manages to intrigue you. Surprise: In today’s market, it’s important for a brand to surprise customers in a way that makes them smile. That said, it’s equally important to be thoughtful in your choices and balance a sense of whimsy with timeless silhouettes and traditional materials. Connection: Buying a piece is personal. I love objects that tell a story. I curate the rooms in my home with pieces that feel special and never buy anything that I’m not in love with. Luxury: Luxury is not something you can define; it’s something you feel.

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FINE PRINT THE PIECE: Cubi 3D Fabric THE DESIGNER: Livio de Simone FIND IT FOR UPHOLSTERY: flairhomecollection.com THE INSPIRATION: The culture, aesthetic and sartorial savvy of Capri has been a constant source of inspiration for the Italian textile designer. For Cubi 3D, the motivation was the colors of the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sea and sky.

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Muse: Before my first trip to Capri years ago, I had read about Livio de Simone and was fascinated by his vibrant use of pattern and color. Cubi 3D feels as though you are looking out of a small window on an island by the sea. Color: The way the colors interact here is so simple yet bold. The different tones of blue and green transport the viewer to a place of serenity. It makes me feel calm and nostalgic. Memory: The way the hues of the sea and sky come together in this motif reminds me of my glamorous grandmother in the 1970s wearing a patterned headscarf in a Cadillac convertible. Luxury: Being able to indulge in beauty is luxury.

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HOT SEAT THE PIECE: Double Zero Chair THE DESIGNER: David Adjaye for Moroso FIND IT: morosousa.com THE INSPIRATION: Created as a study in form, Double Zero refers to the primary composition of the two floating circular components of the seat and the back enclosed in a series of metal loops.

JACQUELINE KOTTS CREATIVE DIRECTOR MRS JOHN L STRONG

Design: Moroso is great at combining classic lines with updated materials and finishes. The company’s experimentation with scale in their oversize upholstery attracts me to its pieces. Double Zero is at once masculine, sensible, edgy and fluid. Craft: David Adjaye’s architecture challenges traditional concepts of space and form, and this piece echoes that in its unique yet practical silhouette. Collaboration: Partnerships such as these bring a fresh breath of creativity to our competitive industry. Innovation and playfulness often result in a best seller! Luxury: Quality pieces that stand the test of time are considered luxuries.

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Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Flatware Service An important 225-piece Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum silver flatware service. Many rare pieces are contained in this complete service for 12, including a Saratoga chip server and a delicate berry spoon. Incorporating traditional Baroque shapes with a modern, natural design, Chrysanthemum is among the most highly prized and luxurious of all Tiffany patterns. Marked “TIFFANY & CO/ STERLING.” Circa 1890. Chest: 40”w x 267/8”d x 391/2”h. #30-1603

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Technology has influenced and affected every industry in design—its ubiquity has forced even the most ardent of purists to adapt in one way or another. But simply adapting is not enough: The survival of today’s leading manufacturers of luxury, bespoke goods has been contingent upon their ability to find an equilibrium between handmade and high-tech. “THE MARK OF THE MAKER” takes a look inside some of the most respected companies in their fields, recognized for their painstakingly intricate building processes and commitment to pre-modern artisanal forms of production.

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SUN VALLEY BRONZE

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Our clients are looking for one-of-a-kind products that are designed to last.

Since its inception, Sun Valley Bronze has been characterized by being an innovative and dynamic business with a relentless quality-centric product strategy. The company’s style and design language has continuously evolved over the past two decades to create a leading American-made brand. Sun Valley Bronze’s design studio and manufacturing facility are creative powerhouses, blending time-honored, handcrafted practices with cutting-edge technology. “When the company first started, every pattern was created by hand,” shares Sun Valley Bronze Founder Bob Commons. “Today, we use more state-of-the-art processes, such as 3-D modeling, CNC milling and 3-D printing. These processes are used from design concept throughout manufacturing.” The evolution of an idea to a tangible, beautiful object begins with a sketch. Technology brings the drawing into brilliant, living color with 3-D modeling software. It is then sent to the CNC milling machine to create a prototype, or one of Sun Valley Bronze’s skilled artisans will create a pattern by hand. “Prototypes are field checked for functionality and how the user interacts with the piece,” Commons says. “Fine-tuning of the design generally happens by hand.” An amalgam of human artistry and technological feats, the Sun Valley Bronze brand has become synonymous with beautiful design made to the highest of standards. 1

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Q+A WITH SUN V AL L E Y BRONZE FOUN DE RS BOB AND DEBBIE COMMONS How do you choose your materials? What comes first—the materials or design concept? Materials are always integral to the design process. We work primarily in art-grade silicon and white bronze. Our products are sand-cast, which creates a beautiful, authentic and subtle texture on the surface of the material. What are your influences when conceiving a piece of work? The majority of our custom work is driven by architects and designers who want a specific architectural detail to be carried throughout a project. Outside of custom work, our designs are driven by material, ergonomics and process. Have your practices changed to keep up with new technologies? Absolutely. When Sun Valley Bronze first started 20 years ago, all patterns were made in a woodshop by hand. Today, we use 3-D modeling software and CNC milling machines. We also collaborate with Boise State University to realize some of our more complicated designs with 3-D printing technology.

1. Molten bronze pours from the crucible at the foundry. 2. After matching, cabinet knobs are lined up for finishing.

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SAMAD

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Brothers and business partners David and Malcolm Samad founded their handknotted rug business more than 30 years ago. Steeped in a familial legacy of hard work and strong ethics, the entrepreneurial Samads set out to create the world’s finest decorative rugs. “The foundation of our business is based on our love of beautiful carpets,” David says. “Our late father, Eric Samad, taught us the importance of running our business with integrity and establishing meaningful relationships with our manufacturers and customers alike.” Founded in New York City and now headquartered in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the company has expanded globally with offices in England and India. Known for exquisitely blended, hand-carded, handspun wools and silks, Samad’s creative processes date to antiquity—technology, while beneficial, has not been as instrumental in the creation of these meticulously crafted rugs. True to its origins, “made by hand” prevails in this ancient art form. “Essentially, making a hand-knotted rug is exactly the same today as it has been for centuries,” Malcolm says. “What has changed is the technology that allows us to see what a finished rug will look like on a computer screen even before it is woven. Reducing the trial and error factor has allowed us to focus and produce rugs that are fashion forward in both color and design.”

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DESI GN DIALO GU E Expert insight from legendary carpet purveyors David + Malcolm Samad Best in class. “Samad uses the best handspun wools and only the finest handspun silks available,” David says. “We will never compromise on quality. It’s the best or nothing.” Sources of inspiration. “There are no hard and fast rules when creating a rug,” Malcolm asserts. “We start with a concept, which will in turn determine which materials and creative elements we use to enhance the design.” The wow factor. “The most rewarding part of the rug-making process is creating stunning new collections that literally ‘wow’ people,” David says. “Creating groundbreaking designs in unique textures and color palettes sets us apart.”

1. Carpet weaving in Rajasthan, India. 2. Traditional rug-making tools still used today. 3. Small pot dyeing yarn from time-honored recipes.

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We continue to grow as a domestic manufacturer in a climate where the majority of our competition is using overseas production.

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I NSI GHTS FRO M HUBBARDTON F ORGE

Hubbardton Forge began life in 1974 in a tiny, drafty barn in Vermont. From the beginning, the ambition was to create beautiful, inspiring, heirloom-quality pieces that would be loved. Today, equipped with more than 200 skilled craftspeople, artisans and trade professionals, Hubbardton Forge is an American classic in the realm of hand-forged lighting. “Authenticity and genuineness is the lifeblood of everything we do, from our designs and the artisans who take pride in their work, to how we treat our employees and our environment,” says Hubbardton Forge Design Director David Kitts. A design-driven company rooted in the ideals of handcraftsmanship and quality materials, Hubbardton Forge draws inspiration from a myriad of people, places and objects, with designers proficient in architecture, jewelry design, engineering and beyond. The common denominator among this blend of artisans is the passion for the forge. “Our primary muse is the steel we forge,” he says. “We are always experimenting with what can be done next with steel and other metals.” Its design process, often the result of the convergence of two paths, is guided by both the marketplace and the imagination. “First, our designs are based on trends, gaps and needs in the marketplace; the second being unique forms, shapes and concepts that may result from a variety of conditions,” Kitts says. “This often results in the beginning of a lighting design, which is then brought into a much more defined development process.”

What should we be looking for in well-made lighting fixtures? A well-made fixture should not be held together by a lot of nuts and bolts or contain many (if any) plastic components or thin-gauged stamped parts. It should have a quality of build that looks good both from a distance and close-up. The finish on the fixture should be durable and have depth. How do you think the craft/artisan community in the U.S. has changed? The increased focus on “made in America” has both been good and bad for the craft/artisan community. It’s become a big marketing tool for many; however, we need to be careful that the authenticity is there. There is a big difference between “made” and “assembled” in America. How have your practices changed to keep up with new technologies? The light source is no longer secondary in the design development process but is now often the driver in the design.

1. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater home, the Planar combines hand-forged planes of steel with LED light guide technology. 2. Metal is heated in the forge to nearly 2,000 degrees F before being bent and shaped by Vermont artisans.

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DACOR

Established in 1948 by Stan Joseph, Dacor was founded upon the premise that innovation must matter. The Joseph family, rooted in a 50-year history in Los Angeles, California, has explored this philosophy in various forms, imposing demanding ambitions on their designers and engineers, as well as onto each other, to attempt stunning, original and technically progressive designs for residential kitchens. Their products, while varied in form and function, all maintain a strong appreciation for the end user. “We ask ourselves, ‘How will this affect the homeowner?’” shares Dacor President Steven Joseph, “ ‘Are we making the cooking experience better? Easier? Simpler?’ It’s not about technology for technology’s sake— it’s about simplifying the cooking process to make the culinary experience accessible to everyone and to empower the individual.”

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When sitting in a design session with a group of people, I think the most magical words are, ‘What if we did this…?’

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HIGH-TECH + HIGH-TOUCH: DEFINING A DACOR CEO CHARLES HUEBNER GIVES INSIGHT INTO THE FAMED LA APPLIANCE FIRM Heritage or innovation? Which speaks more to the ethos of your firm? At Dacor, it’s one in the same. From kitchen ventilation to the indoor grill to the 30" wall oven to the connected iQ oven and range, our legacy of innovation is our heritage.

Are Dacor’s products easily recognizable? Do they share any signature design elements? Yes, I think that there is a definite Dacor look: high technology encased in clean lines and sophisticated styling.

What do you regard as the greatest success of your firm to date? Dacor has introduced product firsts that have revolutionized the kitchen appliance industry. One of their most significant products was the 30" Pure Convection™, Self-cleaning Built-in Wall Oven, released in 1987. It has since become the industry standard.

1. The four bottle WineStation dispenser with patented preservation system, ensuring that each glass is like the first. 2. Founder, Stan Joseph. 3. New Discovery fully integrated refrigeration with deeper interior depth and all-metal interior body construction.

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Bausman & Company, established in 1971 by Robert Williams and Craig Johnson, began in a small atelier in Southern California. Creating custom, handcrafted, bench-made furniture for designers and dealers attending High Point Market and high-end design firms locally, Bausman & Company has become synonymous with enduring craftsmanship and design integrity. “We have remained successful in providing the highest quality bench-made furniture in the U.S. to customers who deserve and appreciate the best products that their money can buy,” says the company’s president and CEO Craig Johnson. “We prefer to produce tomorrow’s heirlooms by successfully incorporating cutting-edge technology with old-world handmade practices.” Comprising artisans ranging from cabinetmakers to CAD engineers to craftspeople who complete a meticulous finishing process, Bausman & Company maintains a highly skilled team of professionals who average more than 20 years of refining their craft. “Our company’s continuous growth has allowed us to preserve and create jobs for artisans and craftspeople domestically producing products, ranging from one-of-a-kind items to production runs for contract and hospitality projects domestically and internationally,” Johnson says.

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A CONVERSAT ION WI T H BAUSMAN & C OMP ANY CEO CRAIG JOH NS ON From all the pieces in your collection, which is your favorite and why? My favorite piece right now is a reclaimed oak office cabinet designed by our Design Director, Dominique Daniels. It has multidimensional symmetrical and asymmetrical planes inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. I admire the texture and sculptural nuances in the presentation, as well as the hidden storage elements combined with our handcrafted iron hardware and base. Do you have a design process? If so, what is it? We design concepts ranging from modernizing classics to executing specific project requirements from clients to working as a design incubator for local design talent. What legacy do you wish to leave behind? I would like our furniture and the Bausman brand to be highly regarded and valued 100 years from now by multigenerations after we are no longer manufacturing. I hope that they will say: “Bausman really understood the meaning of timeless quality in manufacturing.”

1. #6981 sofa. 2. Bausman & Company President and CEO Craig Johnson. 3. Jupe table #2758Z-D3, zinc base/pewter. 4. Jupe table with mechanism opened.

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Left: #3317 armchair. Center: #7964 Symmetry office cabinet. Right: #6952 chair, Newman Frey cocktail and nesting tables and Dana Creath pendant.

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BALDWIN HARDWARE STEEPED I N H IS T ORY , COMMI TTED TO T H E FUTURE: BALDWIN’ S B E S T PRACTICES Trademarks. Baldwin is known as a finish leader in the industry. Well-defined lines and intricate details are signs of a quality-made piece of hardware.

An American dream fulfilled, the story of Baldwin Hardware is marked by a tireless work ethic, deft craftsmanship and ingenuity—tenets that remain the lifeblood of the company today. Established in 1946, the architectural hardware manufacturer is best known for its enduring bronze masterpieces. From the moment the material is first handled and worked, each process builds on a seven-decade-long heritage. “We have a robust design process involving many steps along the way,” says PJ Rosch, Baldwin brand manager. The transformation from the abstract to the tangible begins with the Baldwin design team as they sketch hundreds of concepts. The best are then selected for multiple rounds of refinement and market research. “We have many tools at our disposal, including rapid-prototyping and hand-sculpting tools,” she says. “Once in production, our products are handcrafted by an average of 30 people throughout the manufacturing process.” The last rounds of refinement for a Baldwin product are the most critical, as even the most infinitesimal change can alter its form and utility. “It is the last 10 percent of the design that separates us from the competition,” Rosch asserts. “It’s thrilling to see a piece of work come to life.”

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Baldwin favorites. The new pocket door lock, with its sophisticated yet contemporary designs, is a new favorite. Guiding principles. Stay true to the design and the time period. Don’t water things down to satisfy the masses; onpurpose designs are what Baldwin values. A company of firsts. In addition to being the first company to forge solid brass door hardware, Baldwin was also the first to offer PVD lifetime finishes.

1. Red hot brass billets being placed into the bender, forming a door pull after exiting the gas furnace. 2. 5455 Wave lever handle, after being forged to shape. 3. Red hot brass billet on forging die before the press stamps to the shape of a 5455 Wave lever handle. 4. 5455 Wave lever being belted by the grinding wheel, preparing it for polishing.

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LITTMAN BRANDS Immersed in the lighting industry for more than 35 years, David Littman, founder and chairman of esteemed lighting manufacturer Littman Brands, possesses an infectious exuberance for his work and plays an integral part in creating and producing each design to his discerning standards. “Littman Brands companies are positioned toward the high end of the market. We don’t know how (and are not planning) to design inexpensive lighting fixtures,” Littman asserts. “Decorative lighting used to be more of an afterthought, and we’ve invested a lot of resources into educating consumers about how quality lighting enhances architecture for the long-term.” The parent company for three distinct decorative lighting brands—Hudson Valley Lighting, Troy Lighting and Corbett Lighting—Littman Brands honors the beauty of time-honored designs and antiques while incorporating new technology into its timeless pieces. “Across all brands, we are always looking for new and innovative materials to enhance our lighting designs or inspire us to create something unique,” he says. “For example, we incorporated our high-performance LEDs into some of our latest collections, where we actually machined important components (for displacing heat) as part of the exposed decorative fixture.”

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To stay on the cutting-edge of the industry, we’re producing more than 600 new lighting designs per year, including a large push for innovation in the energy-efficient, high-performance LED space.

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THREE UNI QU E B RANDS AT THE FORE F RONT OF TECHNOLOGY + DE S I GN Hudson Valley Lighting® Hudson Valley released new collections that use inlaid brass and glass alchemy, an uncommon Italian glass-making technique that creates a rare effect. Artisans inlay strands of brass in molten glass vertically and horizontally while blowing it into shape. The nearly dissolved brass strands remain embedded within, creating bubbles that glow once illuminated.

Troy Lighting Perhaps the most ambitious of Troy Lighting’s is the Aviation collection, inspired by the streamlined curves of mid-twentieth-century aircraft. This aerodynamic new series evokes vintage airplanes with the modern additions of powerful lighting design, including Mitchel Field, combining highperformance LED technology together with handcrafted and fabricated metalwork. Corbett Lighting Corbett Lighting is best known for its fashionforward, dramatic designs that incorporate beautiful elements, such as natural agate, micro-beaded jewelry chain, crystal drops and fine porcelain. New, sculptural designs combine with organic forms to create one-of-a-kind jewelry for the walls and ceilings.

1. Hudson Valley Lighting’s Coolidge. The magic of brass and alchemy. 2. In the details. Master artisans carefully fabricate intricate steel and brass. 3. Meticulous crafting in every creation results in a finish one can appreciate from any angle.

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MARGE CARSON Marge Carson embodies the entrepreneurial, “can-do” paradigm shift that took place during and after WWII in the United States. In the late 1940s, Carson, formerly an interior designer, was continually unsuccessful in her search for fine upholstery—so she decided to make it herself. Today, Marge Carson has grown beyond the individual and into a brand name synonymous with quality and craftsmanship. The bespoke furniture company makes bedroom, dining room, upholstery and occasional furniture, often slightly larger in scale to proportion properly for larger homes or larger spaces. Its methods of handcraftsmanship have been long maintained, from sketching to carving. “We are always evolving with the times,” says Jim LaBarge, owner and CEO of Marge Carson. “However, we will continue to hand carve rather than cast carve or machine carve, because we believe it gives the item an integrity and authenticity not achievable by the other methods.” Upholstery, the basis on which the firm was founded, is a great source of pride for LaBarge. “Fine upholstery starts with fabric, which often has a pattern. There are various complexities to get these patterns to match properly and our fabric cutters and upholsters can either flow match, two-way match or four-way match fabric depending on the shape of the item,” he shares. “We believe our fabric matching capabilities are the finest in the furniture industry.”

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Our mantra to our craftspeople is to make each item as though they are making it for their own mother; if she would not approve and be proud of their work, then don’t send it on to our customers.

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DESIGN-MINDED: A CONVERSATION WITH MARGE CARSON CEO JIM LABARGE How do you choose your materials? Which comes first—the materials or the design? We often design furniture with unique materials, such as stone, shell or metal, in mind. The materials definitely influence our creations, both structurally and aesthetically.

What are your values and ethics when it comes to designing/creating? We design for look and not for cost. A customer is overwhelmed with choices, and so you only have a nanosecond when they look at your product. It either tugs at their heartstrings or they move on.

What part of the design process excites you the most? It is incredibly exciting to see design ideas become sketches, which get refined and then turned into prototypes, which get further refined and are then brought to market and receive “oohs” and “aahs” and then sell for years to delighted customers.

1. Marge Carson living room (GXY43 Galaxy sofa, SNA10-1 Sonoma credenza, LS00 La Scala cocktail table, SNA41 Sonoma lounge chair). 2. Malibu bedroom (MLB11 Malibu panel bed and MLB13 Malibu nightstand).

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The beveled countertop on the island is from Caesarstone; the dining chairs are by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso.

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THE FINE LINE ROUTINE TAKES A BACKSEAT TO HIGH STYLE WHEN RICH MATERIALS AND LUXURY FIXTURES MEET IN THE HOME’S MOST PRACTICAL SPACES. WRITTEN BY BRIELLE M. FERREIRA

There’s more to a showpiece kitchen or bathroom than materials and top-of-the-line appliances—though those obviously play a large role. Instead, it’s the details that separate a strictly functional space from one that dazzles owners and guests alike (think: a pretty modern faucet that has sparkling water on tap or a couture-inspired bathroom vanity as multifaceted as a diamond), and you don’t have to go overthe-top to make a statement. Today’s luxury means embracing and celebrating artisanal goods, particularly when they come with a wellworn patina and slight imperfections that serve as charming signs of their makers’ hand. Here, we eschew flashy formality in favor of fancy-free spaces that are big on personality.

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A young homeowner’s Portland kitchen goes from bachelor party to black-tie optional thanks to interior designer Andee Hess’ crisp, modern aesthetic. osmosedesign.com Share your vision for this handsome space. The homeowner wanted to customize the kitchen and existing Neil Kelly lower cabinets and explore working with local artisans, so we played with the extreme facets and angles of the architecture found throughout the interiors to create one-ofa-kind elements, like the bookcase extension attached to the island.

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Favorite thing about this showstopping kitchen? I particularly love the statement-making chandelier. We purchased it from Lobmeyr, a Vienna, Austria-based company that had originally designed the fixture for The Metropolitan Opera in New York over 40 years ago. It’s special and not something you get to see every day.

What makes this a luxury kitchen? Here, it’s all about the thoughtfulness, time and consideration given to each and every one of the incredible details. There’s a lot of complexity here—both in terms of finishes and the engineering required to implement some of the designs. It’s both understated yet impactful.

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The oven in this kitchen is from Lacanche; the countertops are Danby marble from Vermont.

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UNDER THE HOOD This white-on-white kitchen by New York-based interior designer Tamara Eaton gets a serious dose of cool thanks to the custom-fabricated brass hood that takes center stage in the space. The monolithic structure sparkles against its backdrop of pristine white-glazed brick from Waterworks and functions as a nod to the home’s historic origins. “It gives the kitchen a really artistic approach,” says Eaton. “I love that the unlacquered brass finish will slowly change over time and produce a really beautiful patina as it ages, which is fitting as it recalls the brass doorknobs and hinges often found in the older town houses in this neighborhood.” tamaratoday.com

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New York-based woodworker Ariele Alasko recently packed up her studio in Brooklyn for co-working digs in Queens, providing a new home for her fiercely coveted handcrafted kitchen wares—from oversize walnut serving boards to soup spoons and butter knives whittled from ambrosia maple. arielealasko.com

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Put down that bottle of San Pellegrino: For those with a thirst for sparkling water, Grohe’s Blue faucet offers up chilled, bubbly H2O on tap. Using a patented five-stage filter to eliminate impurities—like chlorine, limescale and heavy metal—in the water that is delivered to the home, and an active carbon filter to provide the perfect amount of carbonation, Grohe’s newest technology is seeking to make a dent in the estimated 38 billion water bottles that end up in landfills each year. The result is a dynamic kitchen staple that is a win for environmental enthusiasts and those with discerning palates alike. grohe.com

At the beginning of this year, celebrated appliance company Aga said goodbye to its old oven staples and welcomed a whole new fleet of super-efficient, energy-conscious ranges to its U.S. lineup. One thing that hasn’t changed? The brand’s dedication to quality cooking and good looks. agamarvel.com

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A crisp, black-and-white palette has long been a staple for überchic interiors, but this edgy bathroom by Nashville interior designer Benjamin Vandiver takes the classic color combo to new levels. Thanks to the seemingly random linework on the graphic wallpaper from Kelly Wearstler, the bathroom’s more traditional elements, such as the wood-and-marble vanity and penny-round tile flooring, are cast in a seriously modern light. benjaminvandiver.com

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Interior designer Kelly Hoppen recently teamed up with Australian brand Apaiser to release a new bathroom collection featuring sinuous bathtubs and vanities that take their inspiration from naturally occurring silhouettes in the environment. The Harmony tub shown here, for example, is inspired by the form of a petal from a slowly unfurling lotus flower. With reclaimed marble serving to craft the core of each of Hoppen’s creations, the pieces are then finished by hand to capture an organic feeling that transforms the bath into a spa-like oasis. apaiser.com; kellyhoppen.com

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VANDIVER BATHROOM PHOTO: REID ROLLS.

The concept behind luxury European bathroom company Maison Valentina’s newest freestand vanity is simple: No space in the home (or finger on the hand for that matter) should go without a little bit of sparkle. Here, the Diamond’s high-gloss finish and touches of gold give the piece a multifaceted appeal. maisonvalentina.net

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Handcrafted and embossed with a textured crocodile print from Limoges porcelain, this precious box from L’Objet is a must-have for the bathroom, with plenty of space to stow keepsakes while feeling a bit like one on its own, thanks to its rich 24-karat gold border. l-objet.com

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THIS SEASONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEWEST CROP OF SCONCES GIVE A WHOLE NEW MEANING TO VANITY LIGHTING.

Sconces clockwise from top left: Ringlo LED Wall Torchiere / Sonneman / sonnemanawayoflight.com. Secto 4231 in Natural Birch / Global Lighting / globallighting.com. Modernist 207-11 / Corbett Lighting / corbettlighting.com. Layne Wall Washer in Polished Nickel / Ralph Lauren / ralphlaurenhome.com. Eclipse Agate Sconce in Chrome / Emporium Home / emporiumhome.com. Mirrors: Vintage / A Consignment Gallery / aconsignmentgallery.com. Background: Marble Mural / Area Environments / areaenvironments.com.

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WITH FEATHERED FRIENDS AS HER MUSE, DESIGNER JULIE DODSON CENTERS A STATELY SPACE AROUND A PAINTING THAT CALLS TO BE NOTICED.

Which came first, the artwork or the furnishings? The jumping-off point was definitely the art. When I first saw this Hunt Slonem piece hanging in the gallery, I instantly fell in love. Everything about the painting spoke to me, and since the clients have a fondness for birds, they were immediately on board. When I walked into this room, I knew that this wall was perfect for such a magnificent work of art. The clients entertain quite a bit, so we wanted to have art that would strike up good conversation and this piece does just that. How did your design process unfold? It was a welcome challenge to figure out how this space was going to be used. The custom rug helps to unify the space, as does the symmetry of the room. I then favored the colors in the painting and infused them throughout my fabric selections. I wanted the fabric colors to be bold yet neutral enough to really play up the art. Luckily, the wall color and finish were original to the home and provided the perfect backdrop. What signifies luxury to you? Luxury is casual sophistication and doing things with ease. Luxury has energy, but also feels relaxing. It is a room you could throw a fabulous party in while sipping champagne in your favorite Elie Saab gown or just as easily put on your favorite flannel pajamas, pour a glass of Pinot Noir and cuddle up to read a good book. Artwork / Hunt Slonem / mcclaingallery.com. Custom Barrel Chairs and Sofa / The Joseph Company / josephcompany.com. Custom Rug / Hokanson / hokansoncarpet.com. Interior Design / Julie Dodson / Dodson Interiors / dodsoninteriors.com. Rateau Coffee Table / Dessin Fournir / dessinfournir.com.

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WITH A DISCERNING EYE FOR THE OPULENT, THREE VISIONARIES REFLECT ON THE DETAILS THAT COMPOSE THEIR DESIGNS. WRITTEN BY HANNAH TOLES

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DINING ROOM DESIGNER HALLIE HENLEY SIMS TRANSFORMS A QUINTESSENTIAL BACHELOR PAD INTO A SOPHISTICATED HOME THAT PERFECTLY COMPLEMENTS THE LIKES OF A NEWLYWED COUPLE.

This color palette is such a refreshing update on the classic blue-and-white pairing. The colors were inspired by the couple’s newly acquired wedding china: Royal Crown Derby’s Aves and Sudbury patterns. I knew I wanted to incorporate the blue and gold hues from the china patterns and, as the wife loves color, also add in playful pops of yellow. The blue-and-white palette is such a classic and timeless color scheme and works perfectly when combined with the other shades and textures found throughout the space.

Let’s talk details about the textures and materials used here. I designed a paneled wainscoting to add distinction while creating the perfect foundation for the room’s wallpaper. The clients and I loved the trompe l’oeil effect of the wallpaper and how it appears like latticework. I selected it in a neutral colorway to allow the hues of the chair fabric and Marjorie Wetwiska painting to pop. The other materials in the space, such as the glass, scale pattern on the buffet, and brass all read as neutrals, but it is their textures that create interest.

What do you most admire in this room? I love the juxtaposition of the round dining table and gilded mirror against the diagonal lines of the lattice-patterned wallpaper and fretwork on the back of the dining chairs. It creates a subtle tension that is anything but boring! The shell of the room lends such a timeless aesthetic. The wallpaper, wainscoting and espresso-hued wood flooring all have a classic, timeless appeal that the clients will love and enjoy for years to come.

Evelyn Side Chairs / Bungalow 5 / bungalow5.com. Gilt Minimalist Mirror / Wisteria / wisteria.com. Interior Design / Hallie Henley Sims / Hallie Henley Design / halliehenleydesign.com. Pompeian Wallcovering / Cole & Son / leejofa.com. Robinson Chandelier / E.F. Chapman for Visual Comfort / circalighting.com. Salon Entertainment Bar Console / Bernhardt / bernhardt.com. 228 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

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SOFT LANDING

MASTER BEDROOM STREAMS OF NATURAL LIGHT HIGHLIGHT A SELECTION OF CURATED FINDS IN THIS DREAMY RETREAT FROM DESIGNER MARK ASHBY.

This room is instantly calming. How were you able to create such a serene space? I wanted to create both sleeping and living areas in order to accentuate the gracious size of this bedroom. The welcome challenge in doing so was to fashion a design appropriate for this historic 1920s San Antonio estate while also incorporating the clients’ modern aesthetic. This room has an abundance of windows, which provided an opportunity to highlight and present the furnishings and art in a crisp, bright environment.

The décor lends such a tactile experience to the room. The white curtains and walls were used to capitalize on the abundance of light, while the green cotton-velvet on the club chairs pulls out the subtle tones of the 19th-century Oushak carpet. When using multiple tones of similar hues, it’s a must to employ a mix of textures to provide visual interest. I chose soft materials for the bed, chairs and floorcovering, for instance, to juxtapose the more ethnic objects, giving a contrast that complements the other components of the room.

What is it about the furnishings that seem so perfectly curated? I resonate most with this room’s collected feel and I’m proud that this design specifically captures the clients’ personalities and interests. For example, the clients are avid collectors of Jack Spencer photography, so it was only natural to feature one of his pieces here above the bed. Texas has amazing artisanal resources; the 18th-century walnut bench is from a Houston antiques store. It’s a luxury to acquire things you love with the goal of enjoying them forever and everything here symbolizes that.

Bench / Watkins-Culver Antiques / watkinsculver.com. Chairs and Upholstered Bed / Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture / bakerfurniture.com. Fine Art Photograph / Jack Spencer / cowboyfineartphotographs.com. Interior Design / Mark Ashby / Mark Ashby Design / markashbydesign.com. 230 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

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A peek into the past with luxury Italian coachbuilder Zagatoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design for the Maserati V4 Sport roadster circa 1932.

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THE LUXURY INDUSTRY’S BIGGEST PLAYERS SHARE THEIR FORECASTS FOR THE FALL SEASON. WRITTEN BY BRIELLE M. FERREIRA

UNDER THE AFFLUENCE To the upscale consumer—the Internet-savvy, seasoned traveler with a pulse on all the latest and greatest—there is almost nothing left that is off-limits. So, what exactly impresses the person who has everything? Driving the cool ride straight off the showroom floor isn’t enough anymore nor is the museum-quality masterpiece over the mantel or the multi-carat sparkler that catches the light just right. Today’s luxury living demands a completely one-of-a-kind experience, so we spoke to 10 of the industry’s most well-respected creatives—from the worlds of automobiles and technology to contemporary art and design—who are used to delivering just that. Find out what’s on their radars now.

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Sotheby’s Cheyenne Westphal has overseen every major contemporary art sale in Europe since 1999 as co-head of the well-respected auction house’s contemporary art team. As such, the German-born dynamo knows a thing or two about what is consistently making it onto collectors’ wish lists. Here, Westphal puts the art industry into picture-perfect focus.

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How have consumers’ art-buying habits changed over the past three to five years? We are seeing more of clients collecting across different categories and eras. Many of today’s collectors are excited by the opportunity to hang a contemporary work alongside an Old Master or Impressionist painting. This is something we will be showcasing ahead of the London sale season with our curated “Masterpieces” exhibition, which will bring together highlights from all our major summer auctions.

What’s hot to collect right now? My advice to those looking to build a collection is to purchase work that you love. This could be paintings or prints by the giants of contemporary art, like Warhol and Richter, or younger artists, such as Jonas Wood and Danh Vô; the important thing is to follow your passion. Best way to display art at home? One of the most thrilling aspects of contemporary art is the multitude of forms it takes: from painting to installation, video to performance. For this reason, it presents new opportunities and challenges when exhibiting at home. Last October, we offered works from Giobatta Meneguzzo’s collection that had hung in his iconic Gio Ponti house. It’s an extraordinary example of what is possible when the disciplines of art and architecture work together.

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Is there a specific genre or time period of art that is in demand currently? The entirety of the contemporary art market is in a very strong place at the moment. Our May Contemporary Evening sale in New York was led by fantastic results for legendary names like Lichtenstein and Rothko, but we also saw new records for many artists working today, including talents like Christopher Wool and Mark Bradford. What is the best international show for art lovers to attend each year? The Venice Biennale opened in May, and I would urge any art lover to visit if they have the opportunity before it closes in late November. There is no better place to discover exciting new work—with the added bonus that it takes place in a stunningly beautiful setting! sothebys.com

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Italian design house Zagato is a legend in the automotive industry, creating exclusive, custom versions of the world’s most soughtafter luxury vehicles for companies like Maserati, Ferrari and Aston Martin and private owners alike. One thing that remains consistent regardless of the emblem or badge on the cars’ hoods is the consumers’ desire for something unique, and according to Zagato CEO Andrea Zagato, design is key. “There’s something compelling about the freedom to explore new and different aesthetic solutions without having to follow mass-market trends,” he says. “Clients are turning to Zagato not only for one-of-a-kind trim and color but for the experience or adventure of making their own car rather than buying something as offered.” zagato.it

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Co-founder of the design-art institution Carpenters Workshop Gallery, entrepreneur Loic Le Gaillard shares his input on the qualities that make lighting, furniture and accessories the ultimate must-haves for today’s well-connected collectors.

Craftsmanship: It’s the most important thing when you’re buying an item at a high price point. Using quality materials like bronze, aluminum and wood factor in here, but it’s the notion of something being crafted by hand that is truly hitting home with our clients. Name recognition: There are some designers who have a cache that can’t be touched. I love Wendell Castle (whose Dark Wish chair is showcased here); he’s amazing, and he’s just peaking now at the age of 82—delivering some of the best pieces of furniture he’s ever worked on. Ingrid Donat is also blowing me away with her pieces in bronze. Limited edition: Design and art fairs are becoming major grounds for elite consumers, with each one looking for something that will differentiate their collections from those of their friends and neighbors. Limited-series runs or one-of-a-kind pieces are the way to do it; people are really responding to our gallery’s ethos. carpentersworkshopgallery.com

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MATERIAL MAGIC Dr. Andrew Dent spends his days culling over the newest modern materials and technologies for his role as vice president of library and materials research for international creative database Material ConneXion. As a result, Dent is on the forefront of the new industrial revolution, touting 3D printing, composite materials and PVD coating as the next big things. Of all the magical items to cross his desk, however, he does have one favorite: “I’m really crazy about something called Willow Glass right now,” he says. “It is thin, hard, flexible glass that can also be rolled up. It is currently being used as a hardtop surface for steels, plastics and painted finishes as a way of creating real glass, scratchresistant surfaces for other materials.” materialconnexion.com

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When travelers are looking to get away, they want to feel like they’re really getting away. While they’re not willing to eschew the comforts of home (think: air conditioning and spa-approved toiletries), their hope is that a trip to a ranch in Montana will come with horseback riding and a menu full of interesting game staples or that a weekend in the Florida Keys will deliver straw-hut bars galore. For Chief Creative Officer Scott Colee, whose luxury boutique hotel management company Noble House’s portfolio includes Gateway Canyons in Colorado and San Diego’s Kona Kai, this change from the all-inclusive packages of yore was easy to foresee. “It’s about giving guests an experience that cannot be duplicated anywhere else,” he says. “So, we work with local artisans during build-out and promote local breweries, wineries and cuisine.” noblehousehotels.com

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The recent release of Apple’s limited-edition, 18-karat gold watch has further highlighted a bit of a departure in the technology industry: It’s not enough to have the latest in digital advancements. Consumers must also feel like they are being presented with choices to help them express their individuality, whether it’s selecting the color of the finish on the back of their phone or picking the perfect fit for their wearable tech. It’s a trend that London-based Vertu has been keen to since it launched its first custom cell phone in 2002. “Consumer choice and the ability to use monograms, special colors or unique materials is commonplace in the luxury industry for valid reason,” says company CEO Massimiliano Pogliani. “It helps underpin the individual style of the buyer, which is paramount.” vertu.com

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For celebrated event planner and entertainer extraordinaire Bronson van Wyck, a successful party is about more than food and flowers (though, if you’re in the throes of planning, he’ll be the first to tell you that a smattering of jewel-colored dahlias works beautifully for fall). Instead, it’s about creating an experience that attendees might never have dreamed of—like when his firm built an open-air chapel on a mountaintop valley in Aspen or completely tented Four Freedoms Park on New York’s Roosevelt Island. Catch up with the maestro’s top picks for an event to remember and start planning your dreamy fall fete now. Most important element of luxury entertaining? Lighting! No other element can transform your party (and your guests) like lighting. When it’s strategically placed, it gives everyone a glow-y boost (and acts like an instant Instagram filter). It should come from three levels: display votives below, taper candles at eye level and a glittering chandelier above. Hottest party trend? Hosts and guests alike are embracing fantastical themes like masquerade parties. When you dress up, you drink more, and when you drink more, you have more fun. Who’s your go-to for luxury tabletop décor? I love what Elad Yifrach has created with L’Objet. He takes my favorite things, like snakes, malachite and even fish scales, and brings them to the table with rich textures and luxurious colors. I also rely on Bellino for linens. What’s on the menu? I prefer serving comfort food or unexpected dishes, but there’s no doubt that fried chicken just tastes better when it’s served on china. Dress code? Yay or nay? Yes. You want your guests to feel comfortable, and nothing makes you feel more out of place than being overdressed or underdressed. Spell it out so people arrive feeling good and ready to have a ball. vanwyck.net

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Diamonds have been the go-to mineral-as-status-symbol since the 1930s, but new pioneers in the jewelry landscape, such as New York-based designer Monique Péan, have been finding inspiration from other rare materials, like fossilized walrus ivory, dinosaur bone and meteorite. The result is a diversified accessories experience that is quickly transforming what consumers think of when they talk about jewelry and what they’re gravitating toward when it’s time to wear it. Have consumers become more interested in manufacturing? I think that people are beginning to realize how important it is to consider how the materials used to create a piece of jewelry were sourced, as well as how it was assembled. We work with artisanal miners and mines that are dedicated to social and environmental responsibility. What is the appeal of the unusual materials you use in designs? Fossilized dinosaur bone is extremely rare, as it has been petrified during the fossilization process; its intricate patterns remind me of abstract art. I think that working with sustainable and natural materials that are simultaneously hard to

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find and beautiful connects with the larger message of protecting our environment and supporting slow design and indigenous art and culture. What other industries are you watching for inspiration? Each year, I take a trip to a new destination to find sustainable materials and partner with local artisans. My recent Seto collection was inspired by Japan and the juxtaposition between the country’s traditional art and the minimalist works of native architect Tadao Ando. I referenced the aerial view of Ando’s simple, graphic shapes against the island’s natural landscape by surrounding painterly patterned agate and lovely tourmalinated quartz with bold structural settings. moniquepean.com

BY THE YARD Is there anything more luxurious than a smooth Venetian silk? Maybe not, but major advancements in the textile industry are putting the newest crop of fabrics made from acrylic yarns in serious competition. For Donghia Creative Director Chuck Chewning, these lifestyle-friendly category defiers are changing the game. “There’s been a major movement to durability,” he explains. “People want to live comfortably with their children and their animals by their sides, but they don’t want to compromise on aesthetics and good looks. The strides we’ve made in outdoor fabrics in particular have been huge. We’re now able to recreate outdoor velvets and chenille that mimic the look and feel of the real thing so closely it’s incredible.” donghia.com

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ENVIRONMENT Architect Ted Flato, founding principal of San Antonio’s acclaimed design firm Lake Flato, finds inspiration for his firm’s impressive commercial and residential structures from the sites of the projects he undertakes. Here, he shares what his clients are looking for when crafting their high-end homes.

Sustainability: Energy conservation has gotten cool, and our clients are expressing a great deal of enthusiasm for locally sourced materials and craft. We’re now installing smart meters in all of our new builds so that we can monitor the performance of the house for the first year and adjust accordingly.

Outdoor connection: More and more of our clients are expressing interest in homes that provide a strong indoor/ outdoor experience in both urban and rural settings. Not only does it provide extra square footage, which is especially useful for entertaining, but it’s a strong indicator that our appreciation for the environment keeps growing.

Natural materials: While natural materials such as stone, marble and granite are inherently gorgeous, design lovers are also starting to appreciate materials like concrete, which have been overlooked traditionally. So much energy goes into pouring a concrete floor and when you factor in how it’s then ground, you get a real feel for the artisans’ handiwork. It’s an art form. lakeflato.com

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DESIGN RESOURCES THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO DISCOVERING HOME DESIGN EXPERTS

Fusch Architects

Design Resources represents a collection of industry professionals who reflect the ethos of 21st-century living. Leading experts across the design spectrum—from architects, interior designers and home builders to gallerists and real estate brokers—to name a few, share insight, inspiration and ideas, along with signature photographs, in this exclusive compilation of talent and creativity.

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Robbie Fusch, President Craig Vaughn, Partner 4308 Avondale Avenue, Suite 200 Dallas, Texas 214.696.0152 info@fuscharchitects.com fuscharchitects.com

What led you to your current profession? As a child I always had a passion for building things, and being raised under the guidance of my very talented and artistic mother, my passion for designing and delineating led me to where I am today. What is inspiring you now? My travels to Europe always inspire me. Most recently, my explorations through France and Belgium have sparked my interest in detailing and antique architectural elements. What would be your dream creative project? My ideal dream project would be to design a Cotswold village reminiscent of the architecture of Cotswold Hills in South Central England.

FUSCH ARCHITECTS When a 24-year-old Robbie Fusch first experienced the English countryside, he knew he had discovered his passion. Today, his eponymous firm, Fusch Architects, has become known for its country French and English masterpieces. Based in Dallas, the firm is led by Fusch and partner Craig Vaughn. Although versed in a variety of architectural styles, the firm’s ability to create homes that are at once timeless, elegant and innovative has decided its success. “Our firm has established a reputation for authentic European design,” Fusch says. “Our front elevations, use of materials and attention to detail are what set us apart from our competitors.” While the nature of their designs requires the use of elements from times past, Fusch and Vaughn believe that the success of a project is determined also by its ability to maintain practicality. “We want our projects to reflect the clients’ needs both in the present and within the future, as their functions and needs evolve over time,” Vaughn says. “Luxury is respecting historic architectural precedents while meeting the needs of today’s clientele, through progressive and technologically advanced materials.” Completing work throughout the U.S. and abroad, the Fusch team aims to provide a well-rounded experience for their clients, educating them on different design styles, listening to their specific needs and keeping them involved throughout the process. Whether a country French estate or English cottage, the firm’s experts aim to give clients a home that perfectly suits their every want and need. “I enjoy giving families a home for the long run—a design that won’t become outdated or outgrown by its owners,” Fusch says. “Each design is like a puzzle: unique and exciting as it evolves.”

TOP: This country French residence was inspired by the medieval architecture of the Dordogne region in Southwest France. BOTTOM: A private estate of the Elizabethan architectural style in Dallas, Texas, this residence exhibits the charming details that Fusch finds so welcoming and inviting—aspects that every home should possess.

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Concealed from public view, the porte cochère serves as a gateway to the subterranean parking level, in addition to segregating the guest casita from the remainder of the Mediterranean villa.

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This French neoclassical-style residence conveys architectural detailing reminiscent to that of a château in Loire Valley.

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FURNITURE + ACCESSORIES

Lilia Salazar and Belen Salazar Principals 26207 Oak Ridge Drive, Suite A The Woodlands, Texas 281.292.5536 info@texastuscanfurniture.com texastuscanfurniture.com

AS K T HE EXPE RT What led you to your current profession? We combined our experience in business and architectural design to create a business where we could develop our love for nature and interior design and our desire to provide special customers with pieces that make a statement. Is your work easily recognizable, why or why not? Our unique pieces of solid wood are recognizable, especially the live-edge solid slab tables, because of their impressive size, color and shape. Hand-carved pieces made with exotic hardwoods are difficult to find. What do you like most about your job? We love to look for treasures that will add character to any design. We travel in search of furniture and accessories from different parts of the world that will be an art display.

TEXAS TUSCAN FURNITURE DESIGNS Led by principals Lilia and Belen Salazar, Texas Tuscan Furniture Designs embodies the spirit of the great outdoors through handcrafted furnishings and accessories made from exclusively organic, reclaimed wood. Delivering style and substance, the company’s gifted team of craftspeople works with a broad and intriguing mix of exotic and local wood species to create enduring statement pieces. From teak and suar to lychee and tamarind, to name a few, all wood procured by TTFD is reclaimed—a testament to the company’s commitment to sustainable building and manufacturing. “Our inspiration has always come from nature itself,” Lilia shares. “We love to use discarded wood materials left to waste and turn them into beautiful pieces of art.” Serving Texas’ diverse residential and commercial markets, the firm is versed in a variety of styles, allowing for design customization. In addition to bespoke services, the firm boasts a 6,000-square-foot showroom housing furnishings and décor in traditional, rustic and contemporary styles. Reimagining the use of wood for 21st-century lifestyles, TTFD artisans blend materials, both old and new, to create innovative, one-of-a-kind work. Combining different metals with wood bases, or contrarily, stainless steel bases with wood accents, the pioneering firm has become recognized for its exquisite dining and conference tables. “We love organic, contemporary designs where live-edge, solid slabs are used to create beautiful and unique tables,” Belen says. Using their same philosophy of environmental preservation, the TTFD team is currently working on a new line of handcrafted wood accessories from Latin America. “TTFD's look is achieved through pieces that are handmade by craftsmen with centuries of experience,” Lilia says. “Using creativity to bring hardwoods to life, and highlighting the unique characteristics in the wood, gives each piece its own character.”

TOP: #2236 suar wood Nakashima-inspired bench with suar wood table and zebra-printed cowhide rug. BOTTOM: Shown is the TTFD showroom featuring the hand-carved teak wood bench #909 with pure silk accessories, #2309 solid suarina wood slab dining table with stainless steel bases, measuring 110"L x 29" x 49"W, and accessories.

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View of TTFD showroom with spectacular solid slab tables, coffee tables, accessories and art pieces.

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STONE + TILE

What are the key influences in your work today? We are dealing with rare creations from nature. The challenge is to find different and beautiful stone palettes for each unique project in this ever-changing world of interior trends and demands.

Ramesh Chandra and Sanjay Khanna, Co-owners 8566 Katy Freeway, Suite 124 Houston, Texas 832.604.5032 info@vivaldionyx.com vivaldionyx.com

What led you to your current profession? Passion for the natural beauty presented in the stones is the reason for my being in this profession. I have always believed that if you look into nature, you will understand everything better. What are you working on next? We are working on redefining the way that natural stone has been viewed in the past.

VIVALDI - THE STONE BOUTIQUE If you have everything, how about receiving a new stimulus? This was the starting point of Vivaldi - The Stone Boutique. Several years ago, Vivaldi found that the market offered nothing new in regard to stone color, texture, nature, finish or display. “We noticed that more than several stone yards around town offered the same products over and over— there was nothing new from one stone yard to another,” says Sanjay Khanna, Vivaldi’s co-owner. At the same time, research showed that at least 40 percent of exotic and rare stones available worldwide had never been seen in the Texas market. A deep passion for the creation of beautiful environments, using extraordinary materials found in the natural world, inspired Vivaldi to present the boutique with a collection of rare and exotic stones. Vivaldi opened the doors of the boutique with the philosophy that natural, beautiful stone is the perfect final touch for every space. Today, Vivaldi is a multilocation company that boasts an impressive collection of never-before-seen onyx, granite, marble and quartzite from all over the world. Given the passion, vision and dedication of Vivaldi, it is no surprise that the company is frequently praised for both its impressive offerings and showroom. “It makes us proud when we hear customers say the showroom looks like an art gallery,” says Ramesh Chandra, co-owner. “We have created a functional piece of art.”

TOP: A stunning bathroom with beautiful book-matched Paonazzo marble from Italy. BOTTOM: Onyx slabs are book-matched with backlight in the showroom. They have a large, exclusive selection of onyx.

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This showroom features unique granite in many colors. The lapis blue piece shown has an antique finish.

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Like Helen Keller said, ‘The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched— they must be felt with the heart.’

Experience nature's art on four book-matched marble slabs of Calacatta Borghini.

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Semiprecious stone with backlight option. Many colors and varieties are available.

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LIFE AT THE TOP IS SWEET WHEN A COLLABORATIVE DESIGN TEAM TURNS A PENTHOUSE IN DOWNTOWN AUSTIN INTO A CAREFULLY CONCEIVED HOME WHERE EVERY ROOM HAS A VIEW. WRITTEN BY MINDY PANTIEL / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK JOHNSON

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Fumed-eucalyptus veneer panels accentuate the living room’s flutedlimestone fireplace surround; both the panels and fireplace were designed by FAB Architecture and fabricated by Architectural Elements By Escobedo. Designer Fern Santini furnished the room with a Holly Hunt sofa, Hervé Van der Straeten lamps, and a vintage coffee table from Monc XIII in Sag Harbor, New York. Phoenix Day floor lamps join Patrick Naggar club chairs from Ralph Pucci in New York, all set on a Kyle Bunting carpet.

wning an entire floor at the Four Seasons in downtown Austin definitely has its advantages. From their enviable penthouse perch, a pair of empty nesters not only enjoy 360-degree vistas of the city, but they are also within walking distance of Lady Bird Lake where they routinely head with their golden retrievers. “We love all the activity here; it’s why we chose to live downtown,” says the husband, who, along with his wife, previously split time between Racine, Wisconsin, and Castle Pines, Colorado, before adding the Live Music Capital of the World to the places they call home. “When we step off the elevator, we can see completely through to the view.” But establishing their panoramic window on the world wasn’t easy. Just ask any member of their design team about the collaboration required to turn the four units the owners purchased into a single welcoming home that capitalized on the spectacular vistas at every turn. According to designer Fern Santini, the first order of business was dealing with what happened upon arrival. “The owners travel a great deal, and when they stepped off the elevator they didn’t want to feel like they were in a hotel with lots of long corridors leading to various spaces,” she says. The job of erasing that hotel ambience fell to architects Pam Chandler and Patrick Ousey, who remedied the situation in the entry by increasing the height of an existing set of double doors on the north side and creating a matching set on the south wall by cutting an opening in the concrete elevator core. “Now, when the owners come home, they are immediately greeted by the star of the unit: the view,” Chandler says. Next, the duo tackled the problems created by the existing HVAC, plumbing and other systems. “When the owners purchased the units many of the systems were already in place and if we moved a water line or anything else it would affect the people above and below,” says Ousey. “It was a bit like a puzzle.” To resolve the problem, the architects decided to organize the systems into clusters all while creating distinct spaces that served their clients needs.

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Positioned across from the kitchen, the freestanding Bulthaup credenza is fashioned in gunmetal gray aluminum and topped with Taj Mahal polished quartzite from Architectural Tile & Stone. Flooring here and throughout the house is white oak with a gray wash from Coxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Floors.

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The kitchen boasts a combination of custom white-oak wall cabinets, which Architectural Elements By Escobedo fabricated, and Bulthaup cabinetry on the work islands. Architectural Elements By Escobedo also fabricated the burnished-brass shelving unit. The A. Rudin swivel barstools sport a material from Holly Hunt; the vintage runner is from Black Sheep Unique.

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Above: Architects Pam Chandler and Patrick Ousey worked closely with artist Caprice Pierucci on the frame and lighting of the woodscreen sculpture in the game room; the steel frame was fabricated by Architectural Elements By Escobedo. A custom A. Rudin sectional covered in Holly Hunt Great Plains fabric pairs with a Therien cocktail table and carpet from Carol Piper Rugs. Right: Zanotta chairs and a custom Draenert table, both from Scott + Cooner, create a sitting area in the entertainment kitchen. Above the vignette is a vintage Cenedese chandelier from Jean-Marc Fray Antiques. Caesarstone tops cabinetry fabricated through Architectural Elements By Escobedo and accented with a Walker Zanger tile backsplash.

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A painted-panel wall with burnished-bronze piping, fabricated by Architectural Elements By Escobedo, and a clock purchased at Art Basel in Miami Beach help define the family room. The A. Rudin chair is upholstered in fabric from de Le Cuona in New York; Caste stools are from David Sutherland, and the custom Oushak rug is from Black Sheep Unique.

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Situated off the entry, the lounge is meant to beckon all who enter to relax and enjoy the panorama. Custom Tecno chairs from Scott + Cooner, wearing Clarence House fabric, encircle a custom coffee table purchased through Santini. A vintage chandelier from Jean-Marc Fray Antiques and a Moroccan-style carpet from Carol Piper Rugs complete the setting.

The inventive architects’ answer was to design the raised painted-panel walls trimmed with burnished-brass piping that flank the kitchen and discreetly tuck the mechanicals inside. Similarly, in the dining room, two boxes clad in fumed eucalyptus houses the powder room and bar while screening the dining area from the service elevator. “Every piece we designed had a purpose above and beyond looking pretty, and around these blocks we created living spaces,” Chandler says. “Our problems became solutions.” Builders David Escobedo and Kathy Escobedo turned those solutions into reality by fabricating everything from the wall panels to the limestone fireplace in the living room to the floating master bathroom mirrors through their sister company, Architectural Elements By Escobedo. And if getting the intricacy of the designs just right wasn’t difficult enough, everything had to be calculated to meet the size and weight restrictions of the service elevator. Regarding the kitchen’s burnished-brass shelving unit, David Escobedo explains, “That unit had to be made and assembled in the shop, then disassembled, loaded on the elevator, and reassembled on site.” Thanks to Chandler and Ousey, the extensive layout follows a logical sequence, with the kitchen serving as a dividing line. The more formal areas occupy the west side capped by the master suite, while spaces such as the family and game rooms and guest quarters fill the east end. In concert with Santini, the architects developed a cohesive and nuanced materials palette intended to balance traditional sensibilities with contemporary clean lines. “There are no strong jolts from one space to another, but it’s not monotone,” Chandler says. “There’s an appropriate character and spirit to each space.” Building on that concept, Santini selected furnishings and accessories that allow all the rooms to flow from casual to refined while deftly melding styles along the way.

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The private master bedroom is appointed with Holly Huntâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sorraia bed featuring a headboard upholstered in Great Plains fabric. A vintage table lamp from Jan Showers resides on a Maxine Snider nightstand. Patrick Naggar chairs and an ottoman from Ralph Pucci, wearing Osborne & Little velvet, sit on a Stark carpet.

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The master bathroom’s Kohler tub from Ferguson Enterprises—paired with a Waterworks faucet—joins a vanity featuring hardware from Alexander Marchant. Both are organized along a wall inlaid with tile by Artistic Tile purchased through Architectural Tile & Stone. The Cameron Collection vanity stool is clad in a Kerry Joyce Textiles fabric.

Her mix begins with a quartet of 1950s-style swivel chairs cloaked in an abstract print visible from the entry. Lit by a Murano glass-and-chrome Sputnik fixture, the space beckons all who enter. “I saw it as the place you’d just want to sit and have a martini at the end of the day,” she says. In the living room, the Art Deco lines of the flutedlimestone fireplace surround and a sofa sporting a subtle Art Deco silhouette get cozy with club chairs and a vintage coffee table. “The Deco lines bring an elegant modernism into the space,” Santini says. Immediately adjacent, the classic dining room features furnishings that are offset by a contemporary Alison Berger Glassworks chandelier and a pair of 1940s Venetian

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mirrors hanging above carved-wood buffets, which add a vintage touch. “By using an accumulation of periods and styles from the ’40s to current times, this home will never feel dated,” adds Santini. For the homeowners, who define one of their homes as having a lodge look and the other as casual elegance with European flair, their penthouse digs ended up being a major departure. “We never thought we’d go so contemporary but this certainly wasn’t the right setting for anything rustic,” says the wife. “There are a lot of antique pieces that create a vintage modern feel, and it’s more eclectic than I would have imagined, but when we step off the elevator, it feels like home.”

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WORK AUSTIN ARTIST KAREN HAWKINS CREATES A NEW CHAPTER FOR BOOKS THAT HAVE REACHED THE END OF THEIR SHELF LIFE. WRITTEN BY ERIN MARVIN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY WYNN MYERS

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rtist Karen Hawkins’ love affair with books began in childhood, with weekly visits from the neighborhood bookmobile delivering summer entertainment. That she now destroys them is not the act of a jilted lover, but an ongoing devotion to keeping them relevant in today’s digital world. Books marked withdrawn from libraries or sold for pennies at discount stores become remarkable works of art in the hands of this Austin artist. “These are books that are either too old or have been handled by so many hands that they’re falling apart and unsellable,” Hawkins says. “I wanted to do something different with them—to turn them into something beautiful and give them a life outside of their original context.” Though a voracious reader, when it comes to her art, it’s not a book’s content that inspires Hawkins. Rather, it’s the common shapes in everyday life—the square grid backsplash behind her kitchen stove, circular hay bales lined up along the road to Houston—that spark the rhythmic patterns she uses to author her creations. This has led her to turn and fold college yearbook pages to form the hanging columns of each Totem piece, and wind small segments of paper, cut from mass-market paperbacks, into tight scrolls for her site-specific installations of Jellyrolls. Rhythm, repetition and movement are as central to Hawkins’ work as the books themselves and each piece can take hundreds of hours to complete. Today, private collectors around the country are starting to share her passion—often commissioning biographical pieces, such as using law books for an attorney and sheet music for a musician—as do the galleries in Austin, Dallas and Hong Kong that showcase her work, including Gallery Shoal Creek and Laura Rathe Fine Art. “Even though I am, in many ways, destroying these books, it’s about paying respect to them, as well,” Hawkins says. “They’re beloved to me, and I want books to continue to be that for other people. That requires changing the way we look at them, and that’s what I hope I’m doing.”

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Austin artist Karen Hawkins, shown left in her studio, creates stunning works of art out of used books; a vintage card catalogue (far left) references the heart of her craft. The artist also works with other medium, like the toy soldiers (opposite page, bottom left) that make up her Peace sign. Hawkins’ love of all things creative is shown throughout her studio and home, such as in ink drawings by Beili Liu (far left) and an Ingo Maurer light fixture (opposite page, bottom right).

“I WANTED TO TURN THESE BOOKS INTO SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL AND GIVE THEM A LIFE OUTSIDE OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTEXT.”

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The juxtaposition between late architect Jack Schutts’ predilection for modern design and interior designer Joseph Minton’s classical aesthetic is beautifully expressed in this Fort Worth home’s entry hall, which runs from the front door to the back terrace seen here. Custom steel-framed Hope’s windows and doors alongside a barrel-vaulted ceiling, 10-foot-high Doric columns and Lueders limestone flooring laid in a diamond pattern contribute to this notion.

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Artist James Blake’s flower paintings had been hung in different areas of the wife’s former house. Minton combined them for greater effect in the new home’s east gallery hall, which looks out to the pool. He also revived the existing furnishings with crisp white Coraggio fabric.

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Lee Jofaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand-blocked Chinese Lantern textile, seen on the dining room draperies, sets the palette for the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public spaces. Minton called out a different color from the pattern in each room; here it was with a pink Farrow & Ball hue on the walls and pearlized blue leather on the chairs.

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econd marriages often necessitate a blending of two established households, but when the husband and wife are each coming from large estates, and both are avid art collectors, a more comprehensive approach is often in order. For one such Fort Worth couple, each widowed and in their 80s, the decision to build a new house that they could together call their own could not be complete without the guidance of their longtime mutual friends: interior designer Joseph Minton and the late architect Jack Schutts. “I knew all of them, which made it more interesting,” Minton says, noting that he had decorated the wife’s previous house with her first husband, and Minton’s business partner had designed the husband’s previous home with his first wife. This new project, which was to be among Schutts’ last, “was a dream job as far as the team we assembled,” Minton says. The home’s clean U-shaped layout set around a central courtyard and pool, with a soaring barrelvaulted entry hall and sleek metal-framed windows, speaks to Schutts’ prowess with the modern International style. Minton then stepped in to handle the interior architecture, dressing the home in such classical details as 10-foot-high columns set under a triglyph-ornamented frieze, a library swathed in cerused quarter-sawn white-oak paneling, and hand-painted silk wallcovering in the master bedroom. “This project was definitely a mix of different styles coming together,” builder Joseph Gearheart says. “Every phase of the job went through everyone’s filter.” Minton and Schutts designed wide galleries to connect the three wings of the house, which not only provide ample space for artwork but easy circulation for guests at the couple’s many events and parties, with the columns delineating the large public rooms that come off those galleries. “They had to have the columns in order to break up the spaces yet make them relate to each other,” says Minton, who had to convince his clients by rigging up huge cardboard tubes during construction so that they could get a sense of what the columns would look like. Gearheart’s crew installed 16 columns in all, made from Lueders limestone and purchased through Continental Cut Stone, hollowing them out to lessen the load on the floor structure. The project, however, had to start with a few decisions on the couple’s part, especially the wife, who had to choose what she would take with her from a house significantly larger than the one they were building on the site of her late mother’s home, which was demolished. Providing a balance of comfort, beauty and art was a top priority. “By this stage in my life, I had collected a lot,” she says, from works by Picasso and noted Texas artists

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Limestone columns and moldings give visual heft to the home’s open-plan galleries and public spaces, where much of the wife’s art collection is on display. Minton then crowned the columns with plaster triglyphs, decoratively painted to match the limestone.

“THERE’S VERY LITTLE NEW FURNITURE; EVERYTHING WAS EITHER RE-COVERED OR REPURPOSED.” -JOSEPH MINTON

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A distinctive piano anchors a gallery wall in the great room’s bar area, where the Lee Jofa print makes another appearance on the card table chairs and nearby throw pillows. The fabric’s greens and yellows are emphasized in the surrounding furniture’s upholstery. Artwork was acquired throughout the years.

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The antique Chinese Coromandel screen behind the sofa in the great room was repurposed from what used to be doors leading into the dining room at the wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former house. The existing sofa and chair were re-covered in velvet by Gretchen Bellinger and yellow damask by ScalamandrĂŠ respectively.

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An existing sculpture of a Chinese goddess stands outside the master bedroom on the pool terrace, where landscape designer Ange Harvey created a sophisticated courtyard with a pool by Northwest Pools. The same limestone flooring and columns from inside were carried outside to create a seamless transition.

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The library is paneled entirely in cerused quarter-sawn white oak. Rather than staining the wood, Minton directed builder Joseph Gearheart to have it fumedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a three-day process in which the room was sealed off and gassed with ammonia to achieve its unique honey-tinged hue.

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“THIS PROJECT WAS DEFINITELY A MIX OF DIFFERENT STYLES COMING TOGETHER.” -JOSEPH GEARHEART the likes of James Blake, Bill Bomar and Kelly Fearing to precious Oriental sculptures of jade, porcelain and rose quartz. The wife also took with her a granite bar top, which her late husband had embedded with crowns of the world—silver coins collected from different countries—and which now resides in the great room’s bar area. “All of the pieces that were important to us now have pride of place in the new home,” says the wife. Minton then helped the owners edit the furnishings down to just their favorites. “We had to decide what to use, what not to use, and where to use it,” he says. “There’s very little new furniture—if any—in the new house. Everything was either re-covered or repurposed.”

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Because the wife loves the combination of yellow, green and coral, the designer found a Lee Jofa floral print that captured all of those hues—and that pattern would dictate the color scheme throughout the house. The great room, for example, emphasizes the greens and yellows, while the dining room is suffused with coral, and the master bedroom is dressed with a hand-painted yellow silk, with all of the furnishings re-covered to complement the new palette. After living with the same furniture for 46 years, the wife now feels as if it all seems new again. “The textures of the fabrics and the colors give it new meaning,” she says. Outside the house, landscape designer Ange Harvey laid out an elegant courtyard and pool that form the heart of the house. “All of the main rooms look out onto this space, so we wanted it to be a beautiful focal point,” Harvey says. The pool, which the wife uses almost daily, is capped with a low fountain wall surrounded by plantings. “It punctuates the end of the pool and creates a soothing sound inside the house when the doors or windows are open,” Harvey says. The limestone terrace and loggia also allow parties to spill outside from the home’s galleries and adjoining rooms. And though the wife approved razing her mother’s house to make way for the new home, she did ask Harvey to preserve several live oak and red oak trees that her mother once enjoyed—like so many other elements in this house, a fitting blend of old and new.

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This page: For the master bedroom, Minton re-covered French armchairs—from the wife’s former drawing room—with a custom herringbone textile that coordinates with drapery fabric from Brunschwig & Fils. The existing chest is topped with an existing mirror; its scale is appropriate for the elegant space’s 16-foot-high ceiling. Opposite: Hand-painted yellow silk wallpaper envelopes the master bedroom; Minton had the wool carpet custom-made to complement it. He then had the bed’s headboard frame painted with colors from the wallpaper. Harmonizing with the space, benches at the foot of the bed received new life with a Schumacher fabric. Mirrors are from the Minton-Corley Collection.

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ALL in the DETAILS WITH A LOVE OF EUROPEAN DÉCOR, HOUSTON-BASED PROPRIETOR RUTH GAY OFFERS A VARIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR BOTH MODERN AND TIME-HONORED SPACES. WRITTEN BY TATE GUNNERSON / PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATE LESUEUR

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T “THINKING ABOUT WHAT CAN BE DONE WITH OUR PRODUCTS REALLY EXCITES ME.”

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hinking about what can be done with our products really excites me,” says Ruth Gay, founder of Houston-based Atelier Domingue, a custom fabricator of low-profile steel-and-glass windows and doors. Inspired by 18th-century designs found throughout Europe, where Gay lived as a child, the company’s products are locally made by a team of skilled artisans and include handmade European hardware. “I believe that even the smallest details count,” Gay explains. “The minimal muntins on the windows and doors not only bring the outdoors in, but also allow the architecture to shine; they are just as beautiful in an old-world setting as they are in an ultracontemporary one.” For confirmation, one needs look no farther than Atelier Domingue’s sister company, Chateau Domingue. This 15,000-square-foot showroom effortlessly pairs those striking doors and windows with centuries-old stone flooring, fireplace mantels and other pieces from the 15th through 19th centuries that Gay has reclaimed from chateaus and farmhouses throughout Europe since she began taking regular scouting treks 15 years ago. “It’s like a big treasure hunt every time,” she says. “We’re giving these pieces a second life.” Over the years, Gay has taken on such complex jobs as the disassembly of an entire ferry station in southern France, two private chapels in Houston, and a 19th-century orangery. Currently, she is negotiating the purchase of an 18th-century stone chapel in the French countryside. “It’s the most amazing place I’ve ever found, and if all goes as planned, it should fill up 60 containers,” says Gay, who only needs about two or three fabulous pieces to make a project worth scouring. However, no matter what century of origin a piece may be from, what Chateau Domingue and Atelier Domingue have in common is a laser-sharp focus on authenticity and fine craftsmanship. Presently, Gay is debuting her Bastide Domingue collection of newly quarried stone flooring that’s aged to look old. “What started as a love for reclaimed European architectural elements has blossomed into a greater passion to bring the entire aesthetic right to my clients’ fingertips,” she says. “I enjoy seeing people inspired by the possibilities.”

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Ruth Gay is shown left in Chateau Domingue, which includes a room (opposite page, top left) where reclaimed doors ranging from the 17th through 19th centuries are on display; one of Gay’s favorite elements to source is old hardware (opposite page, top right), which she uses on the doors that Chateau Domingue restores. Atelier Domingue’s metalframed windows and doors (opposite page, bottom left) feature a lowprofile, European feel that adheres to today’s construction demands.

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INTERIOR DESIGN / CHANDOS DODSON EPLEY, CHANDOS INTERIORS ARCHITECTURE / REAGAN MILLER AND KEVIN DAHLSTRAND, MILLER DAHLSTRAND DE JEAN ARCHITECTS HOME BUILDER / MARK ROWE, RICHMARK HOMES INC. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / ANDREW SOMERVILLE, OASIS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS & CONTRACTORS, INC.

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HAPPY MEDIUM THANKS TO SOME DARING DESIGN SHIFTS, AN OLDER HOUSTON HOME BECOMES A STYLISH RESIDENCE THAT SPEAKS TO THE OWNERS’ DIFFERING AESTHETICS. WRITTEN BY LISA SKOLNIK / PHOTOGRAPHY BY TRIA GIOVAN

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Right: Modifications gave this Houston home designed by Chandos Dodson Epley a new and entirely contemporary attitude. Sleek new balusters and an iron railing modernize the entry’s winding staircase. A table from Joyce Horn Antiques rests on reclaimedoak plank floors from Custom Floors Unlimited. Opposite: A white mortar wash gives the traditional red brick exterior present-day appeal along with a new ironand-glass door from Durango Doors. Landscape architect Andrew Somerville worked with the homeowners on the outdoor elements and chose plant material that fits the new style of the home.

rom her distinctive name to her gutsy portfolio of design work, nothing about designer Chandos Dodson Epley is standard issue. As a matter of fact, it was Epley’s remarkably varied range that made her the perfect match for Houston homeowners Marcie and Brian Peters, who were looking for a designer to help them revamp the Southside Place residence they bought 15 years ago. “It was a traditional home, but we wanted to give it some edge, and that’s Chandos’ forte,” Marcie says. But more significantly, she adds, “Chandos is skilled at blending different styles and periods, and we needed that because we’re total opposites. I like country French and Brian likes übermodern.” Contradictory aesthetics aside, a second factor sealed the deal for the couple when choosing a designer: Epley’s projects also reflect an exceptional level of customization and detail, and with four energetic

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children and two large dogs, the Peterses had very specific requirements and wanted someone who could put durability, functionality and flexibility first yet still deliver wow-worthy decorative drama. Having contemplated the project for quite some time, the couple had a good idea of what they wanted to do to make the home a more practical and rewarding space. They were able to purchase the lot next door about 10 years ago and expand their initially tiny yard, but the side of their home contiguous to the yard had no windows or access to the outdoors. And so, the owners hired architects Reagan Miller and Kevin Dahlstrand to help them correct these issues and update the interior layout. Then, once Epley came on board, the program expanded. “There was no way to give the home the kind of bright, airy, family-friendly spaces they wanted without taking it down to the studs,” says Epley, who

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A rough-hewn solid-zinc barn door, with hardware from Real Carriage Door Company in Gig Harbor, Washington, creates an industrial look in the family room. Its bold presence is tempered with a streamlined console fabricated by The Joseph Company. Above the console is a vibrant Julie Soefer photograph from the Barbara Davis Gallery.

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worked on the project with builder Mark Rowe. By her estimation, they needed to update the layout, fenestrate the side of the house adjoining the added lot, minimize some of the existing architectural elements, and completely redo the kitchen. For the Peterses, such an extensive renovation meant moving out of their home for almost a year. Brian was on board from the start, but Marcie needed convincing—finally realizing that the long-term rewards outweighed the shortterm inconveniences. A decision to replace the floors with ultra-wide 200-year-old reclaimed oak planks—the most labor-intensive part of the project—was what sealed the deal. “We fell in love with these floors and couldn’t imagine anything else,” she says. With their rich, deeply distressed patina, the planks offered Marcie a nod to the warmth of country French and Brian an edgy decorative foil for the sleek look he wanted to embrace. But the floor’s resilience was the most significant factor for the couple. “The floor

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dealer told me they’re impervious to cleats and claws—and she was right,” says Marcie. Epley’s strategies to revamp the home also included altering the layout from formal to open and airy, shifting the home’s orientation to embrace the yard, and giving the space clean-lined architectural panache that would play to both of the Peterses’ proclivities. To achieve these feats, Epley enlarged the apertures between rooms; extended the family room by 10 feet and edged it with tall, broad glass-transom doors to bring in natural light; and stripped excess layers from baseboards, moldings and millwork. “Modifying the architecture made the house more streamlined,” Epley says. “Before, everything had been a little too heavy; the new details allowed the homeowners to go much more modern.” The traditional red brick façade got equal treatment with a modern decorative makeover dreamed up by Brian. “I wanted to paint the exterior white, but Brian thought that would look too glossy and industrial,” Marcie says.

In the sitting area of the family room, a custom sofa covered in Holly Hunt Great Plains fabric joins custom chairs swathed in a Castel textile from David Sutherland; all were fabricated by The Joseph Company. James Dawson Design fabricated the custom coffee table, which rests on a rug from Creative Flooring Resources.

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The lively dining room includes custom chairs conceived by Epley and upholstered in Larsen linen from Culp Associates; the chairs encircle a table fabricated by James Dawson Design. An Allan Knight & Associates chandelier, a wood-and-lacquer buffet from Mecox, exuberant hand-painted Porter Teleo wallpaper from David Sutherland and draperies using a Jim Thompson Fabrics textile are on view.

“MODIFYING THE ARCHITECTURE MADE THE HOUSE MORE STREAMLINED; THE NEW DETAILS ALLOWED THE HOMEOWNERS TO GO MUCH MORE MODERN.” -CHANDOS DODSON EPLEY

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Sleek modern pieces anchor the family roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dining area, including an Arteriors chandelier that hovers above a table from Vieux Interiors and McGuire chairs from Ellouise Abbott. A white console from Longoria Collection resides under spools of thread, purchased at Found, that act as artwork.

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Above and left: Pendants from Brown illuminate the kitchen above the island’s Waterstone faucet and Julien sink, both from Westheimer Plumbing & Hardware. Router details on the slab door cabinets fabricated by Del Potosi Custom Cabinets are painted in Sherwin-Williams’ Mindful Gray and sport nickel hardware. Janus et Cie barstools pull up to a Calacatta marble countertop from Cangelosi.

“Instead, he suggested we use a white mortar wash, which gave it character and texture but still streamlined our home’s traditional silhouette.” Epley furthered the effect by swapping the classic wood front door with an iron-andglass number that mirrors those in the family room, while the architects topped it with a coordinating steel-and-glass awning. Now, the home’s classic bones exude a fresh present-day demeanor. Inside, Epley balanced a mix of modern materials, sumptuously textured fabrics and clean-lined yet transitional furnishings in neutral hues. Standard surfaces and finishes, for instance, were replaced with opulent options that are colorless yet laden with character and depth, such as the deeply veined Calacatta marble that clads the kitchen countertops or the zinc barn door that can slide into place to close off the family room from the formal areas. “I like to keep the big gestures neutral,” Epley says.

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When the homeowners purchased the lot next door to expand their yard, they were able to build a poolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;envisioned by the husband, who worked with Somerville to build it. Sculptural Janus et Cie lounge chairs pair with stools from Area. The daybed and umbrella near the pool are also by Janus et Cie.

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Above: In the master bedroom, a custom headboard in Holly Hunt Great Plains velvet was fabricated by The Joseph Company. Mirrors from David Duncan Antiques in New York add interest, while a Donghia chandelier brightens the space. Drapery fabric from ID Collection was fabricated by D&D Drapery Company. Right: A spiraling agate chandelier from Ironies mimics the grand winding staircase in the entry, which includes a modern iron railing fabricated by General Iron. The Jonathan Browning Studios sconce was purchased at David Sutherland.

“That way, you can add color with smaller pieces and accessories, and replace them with something else when you’re ready for a change.” One vibrant item that won’t be going anywhere soon is the hand-painted wallpaper in the dining room, a move calculated to give the space unabashed glamour. “I’m a mechanical engineer, so I really went out on a limb with this element,” Marcie says. “But the wallpaper has given us great enjoyment and was well worth it.” Today, the couple are equally enamored with the wallpaper and everything else about the house, and given that Brian is a sports agent who specializes in baseball, it is fitting how the owners feel about the results. “Chandos trod a really fine line between both our aesthetics, and it worked,” Marcie says. “She really hit a home run.”

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Victoria + Albertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freestanding tub from Westheimer Plumbing & Hardware, featuring Dornbracht fixtures, takes advantage of the treetop views. Mosaic-glass tiles from Architectural Design Resource on one wall and Phillip Jeffries shagreen wallpaper from David Sutherland on the others heighten the feeling of bathing in a serene sanctuary.

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Robert H. Clark & Associates 214.361.9279 | Dallas

CINQ Gallery 214.980.3852 | Dallas cinqgallery.com

Fashion Glass & Mirror 214.742.6500 | Dallas fashionglass.com

Ryan Street & Associates rsassoc.com

Matt Kaplinsky modernmatt.com

Fashion Glass & Mirror 972.223.8936 | DeSoto fashionglass.com

APPLIANCES

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ART + FRAMING

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CUSTOM FIREPLACES Paloform 888.823.8883 paloform.com Spark Modern Fires 203.791.2725 sparkfires.com

CUSTOM GLASS DESIGN Fashion Glass & Mirror 830.626.0655 | Austin fashionglass.com

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Fusch Architects

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FABRICS + WINDOW COVERINGS

FLOOR COVERINGS (CONTINUED)

FURNITURE + ACCESSORIES

Fashion Glass & Mirror 713.937.9900 | Houston fashionglass.com

Duralee 800.275.3872 duralee.com

Designer Floors of Houston 713.355.7500 | Houston designerfloorsofhouston.com

Arhaus 866.427.4287 arhaus.com

Fabricut 800.999.8200 fabricut.com

Feizy feizy.com

The Arrangement 214.748.4540 | Dallas thearrangement.com

Fiber-Seal Systems 972.889.8807 fiberseal.com

Interior Resources 214.744.5740 | Dallas intre.biz

Bausman & Company bausmanandcompany.com

J | Geiger Shading Technology 844.JGEIGER jgeigershading.com

Kyle Bunting kylebunting.com

Bill Luttrell, Inc. 214.741.7011 | Dallas

Durango Doors of Austin 512.563.1670 | Austin durangodoors.com

Sunbrella sunbrella.com/metro

London Grey Rugs 713.234.1773 | Houston londongreyrugs.com

Bright Chair 888.524.5997 brightchair.com

Durango Doors of DFW 817.368.5709 | Fort Worth durangodoors.com

Texas Sun & Shade 512.402.0990 | Austin txsunandshade.com

Madison Lily Rugs 713.338.2803 | Houston madisonlilyrugs.com

Bunch & Shoemaker 713.426.2850 | Houston bunchshoemaker.com

The Rug Company 877.899.6334 | Dallas therugcompany.com

Calligaris calligaris.com

DESIGN CENTERS AmericasMart 800.ATL.MART americasmart.com

DOORS + WINDOWS

Fleetwood Windows & Doors 800.736.7363 fleetwoodusa.com/luxe

FAUX FINISHES

LaCantina Doors 888.221.0141 lacantinadoors.com

Imago Dei 713.520.5557 | Houston imagodei.pro

Rug Mart 713.784.0300 | Houston rugmarthouston.com

Cassina 800.770.3568 cassina.com

Milgard Windows & Doors 800.MILGARD milgard.com/doorceu

Uli Kuess Fine Art & Interiors 210.862.3013 | Houston ulikuess.com

Samad 888.726.2393 samad.com

Christian Liaigre christian-liaigre.us

Talebi Rugs 214.747.0707 | Dallas talebirugs.com

Copenhagen 512.451.1233 | Austin copenhagenliving.com

Portella Steel Doors & Windows 512.263.8851 | Austin portella.com

FLOOR COVERINGS

Presidio Steel Doors & Windows 512.524.6060 | Austin presidiodoors.com

Antrim Hand-Loomed Carpets & Rugs 866.311.1018 antrimcarpet.com

Truett Fine Carpets & Rugs 214.748.7550 | Dallas truettcarpetsandrugs.com

Copenhagen 210.545.4366 | San Antonio copenhagenliving.com

Rehme Steel Windows & Doors 512.916.0511 | Spicewood rehmesteel.com

Ashly Fine Rugs 713.426.5454 | Houston ashlyfinerugs.com

Tufenkian tufenkiancarpets.com

Cory Pope & Associates 214.981.9119 | Dallas corypope.com

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PROMOTION

David Wilkes Builders

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Curated Kravet curatedkravet.com

Le Corbeau lecorbeaudesign.com

Noël Luxury Living - SELVA 713.874.5200 | Houston noelhome.com | selva.com

Custom Creations Furniture 713.522.5833 | Houston customcreationsfurniture.com

Leathercraft 800.627.1561 leathercraft-furniture.com

OLY Studio olystudio.com

Donghia 800.DONGHIA donghia.com

Lee Industries 800.892.7150 furniturebylee.com

Paisley House 713.463.7600 | Houston paisley-house.com

The Antiquarium 713.622.7531 | Houston theantiquarium.com

Ebanista 800.570.1087 ebanista.com

Leisure Collections 713.426.1010 | Houston leisurecollections.com

Pettigrew Associates 214.745.1351 | Dallas pettigrew-usa.com

Arden’s Gallery ardensgallery.com

GR Home 214.651.7787 | Dallas grassrootsimports.com

Lexington Home Brands lexington.com

Poltrona Frau 855.768.5931 poltronafrau.com

Laura Rathe Fine Art 713.527.7700 | Houston laurarathe.com

Heather Scott Home & Design 512.342.6899 | Austin heatherscotthome.com

Lisa Taylor Designs lisataylordesigns.com

Porta Forma portaforma.com

Mary Tomás Gallery marytomasgallery.com

Hickory White hickorywhite.com

Magni Home Collection 424.274.3854 | Los Angeles magni.com

Roche Bobois roche-bobois.com

Off the Wall Gallery 713.871.0940 | Houston offthewallgallery.com

Ironies 510.644.2100 ironies.com

Marge Carson margecarson.com

Scala Luxury scalaluxury.com

Southwest Gallery 972.960.8935 | Dallas swgallery.com

J. Douglas Design 214.522.8100 | Dallas jdouglasdesign.com

Maxalto maxalto.it

Scott + Cooner 512.480.0436 | Austin scottcooner.com

Wall Gallery 214.749.0015 | Dallas wallgallery.is

J. Tribble Collection 888.652.6116 jtribble.com

Meredith O’Donnell 713.526.7332 | Houston meredithodonnell.com

Scott + Cooner 214.748.9838 | Dallas scottcooner.com

Jiun Ho jiunho.com

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams 800.789.5401 mgbwhome.com

Shahrooz 888.406.4846 | Dallas shahrooz-art.com

Alexander Marchant 512.462.1444 | Austin alexandermarchant.com

John Brooks - Gloster 713.622.5271 | Houston johnbrookshouston.com

mrspk&oz 20th century vintage modern mrspkandoz.com

Texas Tuscan Furniture Designs 281.292.5536 | The Woodlands texastuscanfurniture.com

Antique Drapery Rod Company 214.653.1733 | Dallas antiquedraperyrod.com

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GALLERIES

HARDWARE

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PROMOTION

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects & Robert H. Clark & Associates

advertiser index HARDWARE (CONTINUED)

HOME BUILDERS + REMODELERS (CONTINUED)

HOME THEATER DESIGN

Ashley Norton Architectural Hardware 800.393.1097 ashleynorton.com

Coats Homes 214.206.3900 | Dallas coatshomes.com

Phillip Jennings Custom Homes, Ltd. 214.363.3828 | Dallas phillipjenningshomes.com

STELLAR 214.227.1088 | Dallas livestellarnow.com

Baldwin Hardware baldwinhardware.com

Dalgleish Construction Company 512.346.8554 | Austin dalgleish.net

Provenance Builders 214.418.0602 | Dallas provenancebuilders.com

Pierce Decorative Hardware and Plumbing 214.368.2851 | Dallas piercehardware.com

David Wilkes Builders 512.328.9888 | Austin davidwilkesbuilders.com

Rohe & Wright Builders 713.864.4040 | Houston rohewright.com

Eklektik Interiors 281.379.2755 | Houston eklektikinteriors.com

Rocky Mountain Hardware rockymountainhardware.com

Ellen Grasso & Sons 214.559.4580 | Dallas ellengrasso.com

Sebastian Construction Group 214.528.4130 | Dallas sebastiancg.com

Laura Lee Clark Interior Design, Inc. 214.265.7272 | Dallas lauraleeclark.com

Sun Valley Bronze 866.788.3631 sunvalleybronze.com

Ellerman Homes 214.750.7881 | Dallas ellermanhomes.com

Servigon Construction Group 972.678.1856 servigonhomes.com

Facundo Artisan Builders, Inc. 281.235.7375 | Houston facundohomebuilders.com

Sharif & Munir Uncustomary Custom Homes 972.788.1234 | Dallas sharif-munir.com

AVID Associates 214.934.7374 | Dallas avidassoc.com

Foursquare Builders 512.944.4520 | Austin foursquarebuilders.com

Shaw Building Group Dallas shawbuildinggroup.com

Bankston May Associates, Inc. 713.789.1912 | Houston bankstonmay.com

Gene Giles Design Group 713.680.1333 genegiles.com

Significant Custom Homes by Leo Savino 214.931.9385 | Dallas significantbuilding.com

Bella Villa Design Studio 512.443.3200 | Austin bellavillads.com

Al Ross Luxury Homes The Monroe 713.661.1500 | Houston themonroe.com

Hatfield Builders & Remodelers 214.281.8800 | Plano hbdallas.com

Sims Luxury Builders 281.242.7900 | Sugar Land simsbuilders.com

CDA Interior Design 214.242.9566 | Dallas cda-interiordesign.com

Bella Custom Homes 214.232.3690 bellacustomhomes.com

Jauregui Builders 512.328.7706 | Austin jaureguiarchitect.com

V Fine Homes 817.732.2990 | Fort Worth vfinehomes.com

Cravotta Interiors 512.499.0400 | Austin cravottainteriors.com

Bella Vita Custom Homes 214.750.8482 | Dallas livingbellavita.com

Key Residential 972.755.3045 | Farmers Branch keyresidential.net

W2 Studio 214.328.2448 | Dallas w2-studio.com

Dallas Design Group Interiors 214.752.9005 | Dallas dallasdesign-group.com

Cambridge Signature Homes 281.404.5607 cambridgesignaturehomes.com

Kristian Bell Construction 713.385.0156 | Houston kristianbellconstruction.com

HOME AUTOMATION STELLAR 214.227.1088 | Dallas livestellarnow.com

HOME BUILDERS + REMODELERS

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INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Denise McGaha Interiors 972.869.4914 | Dallas denisemcgaha.com

8/4/15 5:16 PM

PROMOTION

L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc.

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KITCHEN + BATH (CONTINUED)

The Design Firm 281.494.4433 | Houston thedesignfirm.com

Lucinda Loya Interiors 713.682.2800 | Houston lucindaloyainteriors.com

Clive Christian clivechristianinteriors.com

Morrison morsco.com

Heather Scott Home & Design 512.342.6899 | Austin heatherscotthome.com

Maison Maison maisonmaisontx.com

D’Italia Stosa Cucine 281.888.9350 en.stosacucine.com

Newport Brass 949.417.5207 newportbrass.com

J. Douglas Design 214.522.8100 | Dallas jdouglasdesign.com

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors 214.522.0705 | Dallas maryannesmiley.com

Eggersmann USA 800.276.1239 eggersmannusa.com

Pierce Decorative Hardware and Plumbing 214.368.2851 | Dallas piercehardware.com

Jane Page Design Group 713.803.4999 | Houston janepagedesigngroup.com

Michael J. Siller Interiors 713.528.4343 | Houston mjsinteriors.com

Expressions Home Gallery expressionshomegallery.com

Poggenpohl poggenpohl.com

Janet Gust 713.524.3300 | Houston janetgust.com

Nancy Corzine nancycorzine.com

Ferguson 214.761.9333 | Dallas ferguson.com

Poliform 888.POLIFORM poliformusa.com

Jauregui Interiors 512.328.7706 | Austin jaureguiarchitect.com

Sara Eliason, Architectural Colorist 281.795.6446 | Houston saraeliason.com

FRANKE frankeksd.com

Ronbow ronbow.eu

JEI Design, Inc. 512.330.9179 | Austin julieevans.net

Shannon Rae Interiors shannonraeinteriors.com

Hatfield Builders & Remodelers 214.281.8800 | Plano hbdallas.com

Snaidero USA 877.762.4337 snaidero-usa.com

Jillian O’Neill Interior Design jillianoneill.com

Tiffany McKinzie Interior Design, Inc. 214.883.5473 tiffanymckinzie.com

J. Tribble Collection 888.652.6116 jtribble.com

THG Paris thgusa.com

L. Pearson Design 713.614.7208 | Houston lauriehpearson.com

KITCHEN + BATH

Kitchen & Bath Concepts 713.468.0511 | Houston kitchen-concepts.com

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

Laura C. Singleton Interiors 512.796.5936 lcsingleton.com

Arete European Kitchens 512.383.9906 | Austin aretekitchens.com

The Kitchen Source 214.741.1912 | Dallas thekitchensource.net

Aquaterra Outdoors 214.387.8333 | Frisco aquaterraoutdoors.com

Laura Lee Clark Interior Design, Inc. 214.265.7272 | Dallas lauraleeclark.com

Brizo brizo.com

The Kitchen Source 817.731.4299 | Fort Worth thekitchensource.net

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects 972.418.5244 | Carrollton haroldleidner.com

Laura U 713.522.0855 | Houston laurauinteriordesign.com

Cabinet Innovations 713.461.6424 | Dallas cabinetinnovations.biz

Madeval 281.888.6321 | Houston madeval.com

Lambert’s Dallas lamberts.net

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PROMOTION

Posh Properties

advertiser index LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (CONTINUED) Perfect Lawns & Landworks of Austin 512.263.5638 | Austin pllaustin.com

LANDSCAPING

LIGHTING

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Pettigrew Associates 214.745.2232 | Dallas pettigrew-usa.com Unique Lighting of Texas, inc. 214.421.2066 | Dallas lltx.com

Aquaterra Outdoors 214.387.8333 | Frisco aquaterraoutdoors.com

The Urban Electric Co. 843.723.8140 urbanelectricco.com

Bonick Landscaping 972.243.9673 | Irving bonicklandscaping.com

Windfall 713.429.1372 | Houston windfall-usa.com

L3 Designs 281.974.2783 | Houston l3-design.com

LIGHTING Alexander Marchant 512.462.1444 | Austin alexandermarchant.com

LINENS Tribute Goods tributegoods.com

LUXURY BEDDING

Anthology Lighting Magnolia anthologylighting.com

The Hästens Store Dallas 214.252.0101 | Dallas mydreambeds.com

Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights 504.522.9485 bevolo.com

Scandia Home scandiahome.com

Hubbardton Forge 800.826.4766 hubbardtonforge.com

MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS (CONTINUED)

Steinway & Sons Spirio 713.520.1853 | Houston steinwayspirio.com

MOVING + STORAGE White Glove Storage & Delivery 512.490.1500 | Austin whiteglovetexas.com

ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS California Closets 866.488.2727 californiaclosets.com The Container Store 855.827.5623 containerstore.com/tcsclosets Silver Linings, Inc. 800.700.7910 morethanunpacking.com

OUTDOOR LIVING

Pride Family Brands pridefamilybrands.com Teak Warehouse 800.343.7707 | 866.937.8325 teakwarehouse.com Tommy Bahama Outdoor Living tbfurniture.com

PAINT Farrow & Ball farrow-ball.com

POOL BUILDERS Aquaterra Outdoor Environments 214.387.8333 | Dallas aquaterraoutdoors.com Keith Zars Pools 210.494.0800 | San Antonio keithzarspools.com

Anthony’s Patio 512.263.5115 | Austin anthonyspatio.com

Modern Pools 512.608.6602 | Austin moderndb.com

Leisure Collections 713.426.1010 | Houston leisurecollections.com

Stone Mason of Spring 281.363.4102 | Montgomery joedipaulo.com

Light It Right Outdoor Lighting 281.492.6630 | Houston lightitright.com

Fort Worth Billiards 817.377.1004 | Fort Worth fortworthbilliards.com

McKinnon and Harris mckinnonharris.com

Littman Brands littmanbrands.com

Steinway & Sons Spirio 214.526.1853 | Dallas steinwayspirio.com

Modern Design + Build 512.608.6602 | Austin moderndb.com

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REAL ESTATE Austin Luxury Group Gary and Michelle Dolch 512.656.5627 | Austin austinluxurygroup.com

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Ryan Street & Associates

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REAL ESTATE

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STONE + TILE

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Austin Portfolio Real Estate 512.901.9600 | Austin austinportfoliorealestate.com

Wilson & Goldrick Realtors 512.328.0022 | Austin wilsongoldrick.com

ARTO Brick 310.768.8500 artobrick.com

Levantina 972.488.2800 levantina.com

Austin Portfolio Real Estate Kathleen Bucher 512.784.7169 | Austin previewaustinhomes.com Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty - Becky Frey Real Estate 214.536.4727 | beckyfrey.com

Wilson & Goldrick Realtors Cindy Goldrick 512.423.7264 | Austin wilsongoldrick.com

Caesarstone caesarstoneus.com

Neolith neolith.com

Cambria cambriausa.com

Omni Surfaces 713.463.5000 | Houston omnisurfaces.com

Diane Dopson Properties 512.472.3044 | Austin dianedopson.com

Hobbs’ Ink 512.261.6226 | Lakeway hobbsink.com

Compac compac.us

Paris Ceramics 888.845.3487 parisceramicsusa.com

Crossville 931.456.3136 crossvilleinc.com

Sabella Carved Stone 817.917.0207 | Dallas sabellacarvedstone.com Vivaldi - The Stone Boutique 832.604.5032 | Houston vivaldionyx.com

Douglas Newby & Associates 214.522.1000 | Dallas significanthomes.com

RESIDENTIAL DESIGNERS

RETAIL

Elite 25 elite25austin.com

Bering’s 713.785.6400 | Houston berings.com

Dekton dekton.com

Frio Cañon 830.232.5904 friocanon.com

Bering’s 713.665.0500 | Houston berings.com

Designer Stone Center 713.862.0120 | Houston designerstonecenter.com

Gottesman Residential Real Estate Laura Gottesman 512.451.2422 | Austin gottesmanresidential.com

Holiday Warehouse 469.814.0802 | Plano holidaywarehouse.com

Eldorado Stone 800.925.1491 eldoradostone.com

Luxury Portfolio Fine Property Collection luxuryportfolio.com

STONE + TILE

Gilded Heights gildedheights.com

Posh Properties 512.947.9684 poshpropertiesaustin.com

Allied Stone 214.838.2225 | Houston alliedstoneinc.com

IMC by The Stone Collection 972.488.5700 | Dallas imcstone.com

Ralph Randall 214.217.3511 | Dallas ralph@daveperrymiller.com

Antolini Luigi antoliniprecioustone.com

IMC by The Stone Collection 817.698.5500 | Fort Worth imcstone.com

Terri Cox 972.380.3838 | Dallas terricox.com

Aria Stone Gallery 214.939.8000 | Dallas ariastonegallery.com

Lapicida 212.360.8000 lapicida.com/us

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL ORTIZ

OUT AND ABOUT AT THE HOUSTON DESIGN CENTER

Interior designers enjoyed an informative CEU on "Market Trends that Affect your Business" and a Lunch and Learn with Sherwin-Williams on the color purple as part of The Houston Design Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last 2nd Tuesday Lecture Series event sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design. Also, congratulations go out to two of the HDC Leaders in Design: Darla Bankston May and John Kidd.

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LOCATED IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

210.862.3013

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SUBTLE

“SIMPLICITY,” LEONARDO DA VINCI ONCE PROFESSED, “IS THE ULTIMATE FORM OF SOPHISTICATION.” ECHOING THIS SENTIMENT, COCO CHANEL CREDITED THAT SAME EFFORTLESS FEATURE AS “THE KEYNOTE OF ALL TRUE ELEGANCE,” WHILE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HAS STATED THAT, “SIMPLICITY AND REPOSE ARE THE QUALITIES THAT MEASURE THE TRUE VALUE OF ANY WORK OF ART.” WE FOLLOW SUIT THIS SEASON WITH A MIX OF DELICATE SILHOUETTES AND SOFT, REFRAINED PALETTES THAT LEAVE A TOUCH OF LUXURY IN THEIR WAKES. Clockwise from top left: Watercolor Washi 3592 in Dream Pop Grey / Price available upon request / phillipjeffries.com. Pieces from the “What is Luxury?” exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum through September 27 / vam.ac.uk. Link Porcelain Quad-Light / $8,000 / apparatusstudio.com. A vignette from a home in San Francisco designed by Nicole Hollis / nicolehollis.com. Circus Pouf Large Blush Velour / $890 / normann-copenhagen.com. Spinning Top Simple Curve Pendant / $4,900 / yaelsonia.com. Small Ring Bag in Chalk Smooth Calfskin / Price available upon request / celine.com. Box Sofa by De La Espada / $8,065 / autoban212.com. Tapa Cereal Bowl and Alchimie Charger by Fortuny / $370 (set of 4) and $200 / l-objet.com. Detail from the facade of the Stadthalle Chemnitz in Germany designed by architect Rudolf White and artist Hubert Schiefelbein / stadthalle-chemnitz.de.

WATERCOLOR WASHI WALLCOVERING PHOTO: COURTESY PHILLIP JEFFRIES. LIGHT PENDANT PHOTO: JOSEPH DELEO.

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