Luxe Magazine September 2015 New York by SANDOW®

NY_LX19_001

NY_LX19_COVER_SPOT.indd 1

8/4/15 2:30 PM

Photo Michel Gibert. Special thanks: Photography: Dorian Rollin / Wallpaper www.elitis.fr / Helmet: Les Ateliers Ruby 1Conditions apply, contact store for details. 2Program available on select items, subject to availability.

Manufactured in Europe.

Astrolab dining table, power-operated extension leaves, design Roche Bobois Studio Sensation chairs, design Alexander Lorenz

(1)

路 Complimentary 3D Interior Design Service 路 Quick Ship program available

(2)

lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;art de vivre by roche bobois

Walk in with

Walk out with

Try out Sub-Zero and Wolf products

in full-scale kitchens. Talk details with resident experts. And get a taste of all that your new kitchen can be.

subzero.com /syracuse • 315-437-1511 5801 Court Street Road, Syracuse, NY 13206 subzero.com /manhattan • 888-327-0053 150 East 58th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10155 subzero.com /roslynheights • 888-327-0053 2 Lambert Street, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 subzero.com /pinebrook • 888-327-0053 25 Riverside Drive, Pine Brook, NJ 07058 subzero.com / buffalo • 716-895-2900 1680 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga, NY 14225 subzero.com /connecticut • 508-435-6226 64 South Main Street, South Norwalk, CT 06854

BRIGHT

R E E D

L O U N G E

NEW YORK

CHICAGO

b y

D O U G L A S |

DALLAS

L E V I N E BOSTON

| |

速

H A N D C R A F T E D 888.524.5997

I N

A M E R I C A

BRIGHTCHAIR.COM

LOOK NO FURTHER.

C U R A T E D K R AV E T. C O M

2015

-ALEXA HAMPTON

DESIG N. CLICK. DELIV ERED. TO T H E T R A D E

MAXALTO IS A B&B ITALIA BRAND. COLLECTION COORDINATED BY ANTONIO CITTERIO. WWW.MAXALTO.IT MAXALTO AND B&B ITALIA STORES: NEW YORK - CHICAGO - WASHINGTON D.C. - DALLAS - HOUSTON - LOS ANGELES MIAMI - SAN FRANCISCO - SEATTLE - SUN VALLEY - MEXICO CITY - BELO HORIZONTE FOR THE DEALER NEAREST YOU PLEASE CALL 1 800 872 1697 - INFO@BBITALIAUSA.COM

pc studio - photo tommaso sartori

CARAVAN HIDE RUG IN SILVER, SLATE, INK AND CREAM. INTERIOR DESIGN: NINA MAGON OF CONTOUR INTERIOR DESIGN

PHOTO: LAURIE PEREZ PHOTOGRAPHY

THE WORLD’S FINEST HIDE RUGS

UNCOMPROMISING MODERN DESIGN

MEETS SEDUCTIVE COMFORT

FRONTGATE presents modern luxury, redefined. Experience designful outdoor collections at portaforma.com Enjoy complimentary shipping, use code PFLUXE11 valid thru 11.30.15

CASE GOODS | UPHOLSTERY | CUSTOM NEW YORK DESIGN CENTER, NO. 701 THENEWTRADITIONALISTS.COM | 212.226.1868

THENEWTRADITIONALISTS.COM

www.rug-art.net www.rug-art.net 979 9 79 3 3rd rd A Avenue, venue, S Suite uite 1 1518 518 New New York, York, New New York York 10022 10022 212.207.8211 212.207.8211

shown: Epic shown: Epic by by Sigal Sigal Sasson Sasson A l designs Al All desi de s gn si g s ÂŠ copyright co opy pyri r gh ri g t Rug R g Art Ru At Ar

Only Crestron Brings Your Style to Life The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most advanced home automation technology is also the most stylish. Our solutions blend into your design perfectly to make your home more comfortable, convenient, and luxurious. Tailor scenes to your one-of-a-kind lifestyle and control everything with the tap of a touch screen, phone, or tablet. Enliven your home with the intelligence of Crestron. crestron.com/HomeAutomation

LIGHTING | SHADES | AV | CLIMATE | SECURITY All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Certain trademarks, registered trademarks, and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or photography. ÂŠ2015 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

A.D. NATALIA CORBETTA / FOTOGRAFIA MARIO CIAMPI

made in italy

WING design by ANTONIO CITTERIO

FLEXFORM NEW YORK 155 East 56th Street 10022 New York (U.S.A.) Tel. (212) 355 2328 info@flexformny.com www.flexformny.com

POIS MOI COLLECTION

Live Your Li fe In S t o ne Natural

Elegant

Luminous Functional Art furnishings available Prices upon request.

PIETRA VIVIA

HYPERWAVE

GREY ONYX BOOKMATCH

AB avery boardman

Avery Boardman. So much more than sofa beds. Custom Upholstery. Made locally and by hand since 1968. Sofas • Sofa Beds • Sectionals • ottomans • Beds • headboards • Daybeds • Chairs Our model 178 in Pierre Frey Lafayette.

averyboardman.com New York D&D Building, 979 Third Avenue, Suite 414, New York, NY 10022, 212.688.6611 ChiCAgo 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1470, Chicago, iL 60654, 312.494.9220

SUN C L I P S E the alchemy of light, color, and design

new york

delray beach

abchome.com

abc carpet & home

COUTURE

Safavieh Couture, a full line of designer furniture and upholstery for every room, shown here with a Oushak collection rug. Timeless Beauty. Fashion-forward designs. WWW SAFAVIEH COM s

Space design by Rosewood Custom Builders | Dallas, Texas

beautiful spaces are built from the rug up.

Grand reopening of our New York showroom coming this Fall Learn more at feizy.com/nyshowroom

A&D Building New York Pacific Design Center Los Angeles French Quarter Charleston jgeigershading.com info@j-geiger.com 844-JGEIGER

S I M P L E . S T U N N I N G.

The fascia-free shading system. Modern. Elegant. Perfect.

PROMOTION

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

TURRI

MUST

HAVES

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

NAT26_MustHaves_0714_sr.indd 1

7/16/15 11:03 AM

www.mckinnonharris.com

PROMOTION

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

JGEIGER SHADING TECHNOLOGY

MUST

HAVES HIGH STYLE MEETS COMPLETE FUNCTIONALITY IN THIS COLLECTION OF FURNISHINGS.

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

NAT26_MustHaves_0714_sr.indd 3

7/16/15 11:04 AM

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

MUST

HAVES

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

pridefamilybrands.com

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

NAT26_MustHaves_0714_sr.indd 4

7/16/15 11:05 AM

LOS ANGELES . NEW YORK . CHICAGO . DALL AS O R A N G E C O U N T Y . D E N V E R . 8 0 0 . 5 7 0 .10 8 7 . E B A N I S TA . C O M

e b a n i s t a

PROMOTION

NEWPORT BRASS

EGGERSMANN USA

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.

newportbrass.com

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

NAT26_MustHaves_0714_sr.indd 2

MUST

HAVES VERSATILITY, SOPHISTICATION AND MODERNITY DISTINGUISH THESE MUST-HAVES.

eggersmannusa.com

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

7/16/15 11:06 AM

Sunbrella速 is a registered trademark of Glen Raven, Inc.

sunbrella.com/metro

L A

D O L C E

V I TA

FALL COLLECTION 2015

FEATURING: HUNTER 100” SOFA, COOPER SWIVEL CHAIR, MARKHAM SQUARE COCKTAIL TABLE, MARKHAM DRAWER SIDE TABLE, ADDIE PULL-UP TABLE, QUINN RUG, WATTS TASK LAMP, HORSE 1 AND 2 WALL ART, CAMEL HAIR PILLOW, HAIR-ON-HIDE PILLOW, HORN BOWLS, BLACK LACQUER TRAY, ALPACA THROW

N W

800.789.5401

MGBWHOME.COM

PROFILE: CUT COARSE COLOR: OYSTER

PROFILE: CUT COARSE STONE COLOR: OYSTER

ATTENTION TO DETAI L ALWAYS M ATTERS.

Transform your space with the richness and texture only stone can provide. Eldorado Stone makes it possible with the world’s most believable architectural stone veneer. To receive our book, brimming with inspirational ideas, visit eldoradostone.com/ideabook.

8 0 0.9 2 5.14 91

THE ART OF

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.

(TOP) Tulipa eight-light chandelier in Venetian silver. (BOTTOM) Australian lounge and ottoman in Venetian silver.

nancycorzine.com

DesignerEndorsed_NancyCorzine_7_15b_eg.indd 1

7/16/15 9:31 AM

NANCY CORZINE FURNITURE • TEXTILES • LIGHTING • ACCESSORIES • INTERIORS

LOS ANGELES NEW YORK CHICAGO www.nancycorzine.com

T H E

A R T

O F

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.

Manufacture de Monaco: Monte Carlo

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.

Métamorphose

Manufacture de Monaco: Wedding

Lalique Dahlia

Lalique Pomme

Beaubourg

thgusa.com

NAT_LX26_DesignerEndorsed_THG_6_16_eg.indd 1

6/25/15 4:40 PM

Métamorphose - Photo © THG D. Grieu

954.425.8225 THGUSA.COM

)3(*24(5

MANHATTAN 85 FIFTH AVENUE (AT 16TH STREET) 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10003 212.337.1000 SOUTHAMPTON 444 COUNTRY ROAD 39A SOUTHAMPTON, NY 11968 631.283.2176 HUNTINGTON 240 BROADWAY HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746 631.760.2050 HICKSVILLE 50 HAZEL STREET HICKSVILLE, NY 11801 516.931.6144 WWW.BLACKMAN.COM

8 Sofa Design by Piero Lissoni

New York Soho 151 Wooster Street 212 228 8186 New York Midtown 155 East 56th Street 212 245 2121 Washington DC 1010 Wisconsin Avenue NW suite 220 202 333 1166 Cassina QuickShip: select products delivered in 10 days 800 770 3568

cassina.com

NY_LX19_060

CONTENTS

Left: A selection of wallcoverings. Page 204 Right: Link Porcelain Quad-Light / $8,000 / apparatusstudio.com. Page 406 Below left: Olivera Chaise Lounge / $23,500 / kgblnyc.com. Page 220

100

EDITOR’S LETTER

128

THE INSIDERS Four industry heavy hitters inform on the present and future of the Tri-State Area’s art and design scene.

406

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

RADAR

150

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

158

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

160

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

162

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

164

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

166

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

168

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

170

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

060 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_TOC.indd 60

7/30/15 7:21 PM

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

New York 145 Wooster Street 212 777 7592 Los Angeles 8950 Beverly Boulevard 310 858 1433 Washington DC 1010 Wisconsin Avenue NW suite 220 202 333 1166

Poltrona Frau Express: select products delivered in 10 days 855 768 5931

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ | $4,395,000 Turpin Real Estate, Inc. Ashley Christus — 908.234.9100 x214 WEB ID: WZVC8

luxuryportfolio.com PALMETTO, FL | $3,200,000 Michael Saunders & Company Debbie Vogler — 941.705.3328 WEB ID: WORB8

BEDFORD, NY | $6,900,000 Houlihan Lawrence David Turner — 914.234.9099 WEB ID: AZEC8

NASSAU, BAHAMAS | $2,200,000 Bahamas Realty Limited James Bernard — 242.396.0046 WEB ID: VECC8

EXCEPTIONAL HOMES. AMAGANSETT, NY | $11,800,000 Halstead Property John Scott Thomas (JT) — 631.771.5327

POWERFUL NETWORK.

WEB ID: MCZZ8

Finding your home is a personal process of discovery, and the accomplished global network of Luxury Portfolio brokers are ready to assist in the journey. Explore over 25,000 of the world’s finest properties marketed on luxuryportfolio.com each year. Enter the DALLAS, TX | $2,600,000

property Web ID for more detail.

Ebby Halliday Realtors Danna Morguloff-Hayden — 214.533.3217 WEB ID: VPBC8

SANDS POINT, NY | $9,695,000 Laffey Fine Homes Jason Friedman — 516.236.6226 WEB ID: GDHC8

PINECREST, FL | $4,995,000 EWM Realty International Ashley Cusack — 305.798.8685 WEB ID: CKGZ8

NEW CANAAN, CT | $3,995,000 William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance Wendy Brainard — 203.253.7790 WEB ID: FMTB8

NY_LX19_064

CONTENTS

Right: A custom kitchen by New York-based interior designer Tamara Eaton. Page 258 Center: Tribar Mirror / $1,275 / bowernyc.com. Page 218 Below: Jellyfish installation by Steffen Dam from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s “What is Luxury?” exhibit. Page 154

MARKET

204

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

214

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

226

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

THE LOOK

256

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

266

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

282

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

064 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_TOC.indd 64

7/30/15 7:21 PM

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.

ď&#x20AC;¸mieleusa.com

&800.843.7231

NY_LX19_068

CONTENTS

322

TRUE TO FORM A careful restructuring transforms a turn-of-thelast-century architectural gem in New York into a home that accommodates modern family life and opens to views of the Hudson River. Written by Jorge S. Arango / Photography by Eric Piasecki

336

FUTURE PERFECT Back-to-basics gets elevated to a new level through the eyes of a husband-and-wife upholstery duo creating tomorrow’s heirlooms. Written by Lacy Morris / Photography by René Cervantes

340

RESHAPING HISTORY An apartment in a distinguished Park Avenue building gets an extensive renovation that results in light-filled rooms set against the Midtown skyline. Written by Mindy Pantiel / Photography by Bjorn Wallander/OTTO

354

A TALE OF TWO CITIES Tapping her South African culture as her guide, ceramicist Lauren Kaplan crafts one-of-a-kind works that are at the same time modern and full of soul. Written by Bradley Nesbitt / Photography by Stacy Bass

358

COASTAL CONTEMPORARY In Rowayton, Connecticut, an artist with Danish roots designs a seaside-inspired home to reflect both her heritage and her artwork. Written by Linda Hayes / Photography by Jane Beiles

ON THE COVER: A Lumière chandelier from Jean de Merry illuminates a custom table and chairs by designer Lucien Rees Roberts in the dining room of an 1898 Manhattan brownstone meticulously renovated by architect Steven Harris. Page 322 068 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_TOC.indd 68

7/30/15 7:21 PM

M A R I T I M E

C H A I R

Christian Liaigre New York showroom 34 East 61st Street NEW YORK, NY 10065 T.(+1) 212 201 2338 Christian Liaigre Miami showroom 137 Northeast 40th Street MIAMI, FL 33137 T.(+1) 305 808 3550 www.christian-liaigre.us

PETER HUFFINE

enthusiasm brokers

Integrity... Empathy… Judgement… Hustle… There are a thousand qualities that make the difference between a real estate agent - and a great real estate agent. At The Corcoran Group, we pride ourselves on agents who represent the very best our business has to offer. Corcoran agents embody the qualities that help them listen, respond and perform better - to help you make your dream home more than a dream. Agents with the qualities to help you live who you are.

Find the agent with the qualities to help you live who you are.

SUSAN SUTTON

ÅVM[[M brokers

BETH MARANO

wisdom brokers

SHERI WINTER CLARRY

success brokers

JENNIFER MAHONEY

satisfaction brokers

FELICITAS KOHL

brokers sophistication

GREG SCHMIDT

zeal brokers

RHONDA RACHLIN

honesty brokers

MARLENE O’HALLORAN

initiative

LYNDA REHM

brokers

patience brokers

momentum

brokers

THERESA ANDREW

ROBIN PAULI

brokers

JANE PETERSON

warmth

loyalty brokers

SUSAN BREITENBACH

perfection brokers

Real estate agents affiliated with The Corcoran Group are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of The Corcoran Group. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker located at 660 Madison Ave, NY, NY 10065.

ED PATROWICZ

service brokers

JENNIFER PONZINI

radar brokers

HEATHER HALLAM

comfort brokers

energy brokers

authenticity brokers

sincerity brokers

JASON SCHOMMER

brokers

brokers understanding

HELEN STUBBMANN

creativity

intuition

JAMES BROCKMAN

connection brokers

PAT GARRITY

curiosity brokers

MARY SLATTERY

respect brokers

MARYANN SQUIRES

JOE BECWAR

MAUREEN GEARY SANDY MORELL

MARIA CUNNEEN

heart brokers

brokers

GAYLENE SCHOMMER

ROB SIMONSON

KWVĂ&#x2026;LMVKM brokers

dedication positivity brokers

KAREN ANDREWS

brokers

MALA SANDER

instinct brokers

NADINE CAMPBELL

empathy

MEEGAN DARBY

conviction brokers

TRACI ROBINSON

relationships brokers

LINDSAY FRUCCI

time attention brokers

KATIE MILLIGAN

SHAUNAGH BYRNE

preparation brokers

brokers

KIMBERLY WEST CLAUDETTE DIXON

tenacity brokers

kindness presence brokers

AVERITT BUTTRY

brokers

TONY MARR

knowledge brokers

JACKIE DUNPHY

sparkle

brokers

precision determination brokers

ARLENE RECKSON

brokers

JONATHAN DAVIS

hustle brokers

MARK SCHINDLER

truth brokers

ELLEN LAUINGER

HOLLY DUNHAM

humility brokers

brokers

CYNTHIA KOLBENHEYER

optimism brokers

DARIUS KUN

expertise brokers

family devotion brokers

EMILY DEMONE

PATRICIA GLEASON

brokers

ALEXIS MAYER

spirit brokers

KATE DiGREGORIO

gratitude brokers

EVAN KULMAN

passion brokers

ANTOINETTE IMPERIALE

listening

ANJA BREDEN

vitality

brokers

joy

SUSAN RYAN

brokers

CHRIS TICE

brokers

JONATHAN MILIOTI

directness brokers

roots generosity brokers

DAVID MAZUJIAN

integrity brokers

CONNIE TIGHE

brokers

SALLY HUNS

ADRIEL REBOH

fun

brokers

CATHY HARTMAN

happiness brokers

openness brokers

DEIRDRE JOWERS

savvy brokers

perspective brokers

ERIN KENEALLY

BRIAN ROCHA

ambition brokers

PETER McCRACKEN

vision focus brokers

BONITA DEWOLF

brokers

I M P O R T E D F R O M B R O O K LY N founders daniel hellman and eric chang in their new york studio

NOW REPRESENTED BY

N E W YOR K D E S IGN C EN T ER | 2 0 0 L EX I N GTO N AV E | S U I T E 9 0 2 | N YC | 2 1 2 .72 6 . 9 0 30 www.hellman-chang.com Wa r d r o b e p r o v i d e d b y C A N A L I

1(: 6,*1$785( &2//(&7,21 '(6,*16

DESIGNING FURNITURE

Since 1968

N ew Y o r k Des i gn C en t er

200 Lex in gt o n A ven ue, Suit e 5 05

21 2. 6 83 . 8808

c liямА y o un glt d. c o m

Modern elegance for your doors.

Manufacturers of Locksets & Architectural Hardware Cedar Grove, NJ

(800) 310 -7960

Our large format porcelain panels are larger, leaner, and stronger with a single tile of Laminam ® by Crossville at 1m x 3m. Cut it as large—or small—as you like, and tile over your existing tile for an easy remodel. At just 3 to 5.6mm thick, you can be courageous and think bigger about your next project.

CrossvilleInc.com | 931-456-3136

NEW YORK DESIGN CENTER 200 Lexington Avenue I Suite 212 lexington.com I 212.532.2750 nydc @ lexington.com

ERASED

GREENWICH INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES FURNITURE ART ACCESSORIES

SHOWROOM

19 EAST ELM STREET GREENWICH T. 203.222.4991

WWW.LYNNESCALO.COM

Eels Lake Cottage Ontario Architect: Altius Architecture Inc. Designer: Trevor McIvor, Tony Round Photo: Patrick Burke, Tony Round

Be House Proud ...inspired by Spark Modern Fires. Designed and engineered to be extraordinary. See our photo gallery at www.sparkfires.com or 203.791.2725

modern Ă&#x17E;res

COM_LXSO15_074

ONLINE

LUXESOURCE.COM CHECK US OUT ONLINE TO DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE HOMES, TRENDS AND PRODUCTS FEATURED IN LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN.

25 MASTER BATHROOMS WITH LUXURIOUS FREESTANDING TUBS Looking to unwind? Step inside these spa-like master bathrooms and experience pure relaxation centered around a grand selection of opulent tubs. luxesource.com/freestanding-tubs

ARTISTIC ELEMENTS Ever come across a statement-making piece but not sure where to find it? Look no further than our comprehensive list of product resources. luxesource.com/market

A FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL-STYLE RESIDENCE IN DALLAS Stroll through a picturesque Dallas estate and explore all the stunning details from artwork to architecture and more in this and other Luxe-worthy homes. luxesource.com/neoclassical-dallas

PERFECT FORM Luxury meets modern with this tufted Tuulla chair by Vioski. Find more of your favorite pieces—and where to buy them—at luxesource.com/market.

21 EASY WAYS TO INCORPORATE GOLD INTO YOUR HOME All that glitters is gold in this collection of jaw-dropping rooms with a touch of shine. Discover your favorite gilded looks and dream up your own space at luxesource.com/gold-decor.

ALSO FIND US ON instagram.com/luxemagazine

Com3_OnlineLuxeSource_074.indd 74

twitter.com/luxemag

pinterest.com/luxemagazine

facebook.com/luxemagazine

7/8/15 5:54 PM

W A L K- I N A N D S TAY A W H I L E

INTRODUCING SM

It’s not just a closet. It’s an escape to the way things should be. It’s the promise of an organized life.

TCS Closets™ – exclusively for you – only at The Container Store. We’ve carefully crafted every detail to deliver the uncompromised style and definitive organization solution you deserve. Get started with an in-home consultation with a Contained Home Organizer, and take advantage of our exceptional service and quick turnaround from SM

design to installation. After all, we believe that an organized life is a better life.

LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE

CONTAINERSTORE.COM/TCSCLOSETS

855-827-5623

COM_LXSO15_076

PAMELA LERNER JACCARINO EDITOR IN CHIEF

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ART DIRECTORS MANAGING EDITOR STYLE EDITOR SENIOR EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR FEATURES EDITORS

MARKET EDITOR ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS ASSOCIATE SITE EDITOR CONTRIBUTING EDITOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER PRODUCTION SPECIALIST PRODUCTION DESIGNER PHOTO RETOUCHERS

ARLYN HERNANDEZ CANDACE COHEN MICHELLE ST. HILAIRE KELLIE GREEN CARA GIBBS BRIELLE M. FERREIRA OLIVIA LAMBERT JESSE BRATTER LISA BINGHAM DEWART CAREN KURLANDER BRITTANY MCGUIRE MIMI FAUCETT SARAH RAMIREZ LACY MORRIS IVETTE FIGUEROA HANNAH TOLES GENNIFER DELMAN MINDY PANTIEL ELLEN SCOTT ERIC ESPADA MELISSA KELLY CHRISTIAN ABLAN MICHAEL WARNOCK

ADAM I. SANDOW CHAIRMAN AND CEO

CHIEF STRATEGY CHIEF FINANCIAL CHIEF CREATIVE CHIEF DESIGN

OFFICER OFFICER OFFICER OFFICER

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRESIDENT, MEDIAJET VICE PRESIDENT, DIGITAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT CONTROLLER DIRECTOR OF IT INFRASTRUCTURE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR OF TALENT ACQUISITION DIRECTOR OF FINANCE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMS DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR OF AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE COO & CSO

ERICA HOLBORN CHRISTOPHER FABIAN YOLANDA YOH BUCHER CINDY ALLEN JESSICA KLEIMAN JUAN LOPEZ MICHAEL J. RUSKIN PAMELA MCNALLY KATHARINE TUCKER BARBARA MABIE CHAD SIMPSON LISA SILVER FABER SHARON JAUTZ ANDREA EFLAND MARILENE SCHOFIELD FERN E. MESHULAM JEFFREY ROVNER STEPHANIE BRADY ELSIE GILMORE

Founded in 2003 by visionary entrepreneur Adam I. Sandow, SANDOW is more than just a media company, building brands and businesses that offer interactive experiences across print, digital, retail, licensing, consulting and events. It creates high-quality products and services that are custom-tailored to consumer and professional audiences in the luxury, design and beauty categories. With offices around the world, SANDOW’s portfolio includes Culture + Commerce, Fred Segal, Interior Design, Luxe Interiors + Design, Material ConneXion, NewBeauty and Worth. The company’s global headquarters are in New York City’s iconic Time & Life Building, with corporate headquarters in South Florida. sandow.com

GLOBAL HQ

CORPORATE HQ

1271 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 17TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10020 917.934.2800

3651 NORTHWEST 8TH AVENUE, BOCA RATON, FL 33431 561.961.7600

ADVERTISING 561.445.3335

COM_LX3_Masthead.indd 76

REPRINTS 561.961.7618

SUBSCRIPTIONS 800.723.6052

sandow.com

luxesource.com

7/16/15 4:54 PM

The spirit of early 1900s innovation gains 21st century sophistication with the alluring, industrial chic of the Artessoâ&#x201E;˘ Kitchen Collection by Brizo, with optional SmartTouchÂŽ Technology. Available exclusively in showrooms. brizo.com

An Everyday Masterpiece The beauty of art; the quality of Caesarstone New Statuario Nuvo - Coming Fall 2015

Lifetime Warranty

www.caesarstoneus.com 15CA025-04-119782-4

COM_LXSO15_080

PETER FAIN

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

JANICE BROWNE

MICHAEL GILBERT

GROUP PUBLISHER

866.788.3461

855.438.5893

ARIZONA

DALLAS/FORT WORTH

NEW YORK

Shanan Koschak, Rolanda Polley

PUBLISHER Sharon Summer, 212.842.2035 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Amy McMillan Tambini DIRECTORS Donna Herman,

PUBLISHER Kelly Persellin, 602.283.2400 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Aimee Perkowski DIRECTORS Gina Fetzer, Karlee Linman

PUBLISHER Sarah Walsh, 972.865.8556 DIRECTORS Justine Battiste,

AUSTIN

HOUSTON

Kara Pfeiffer, Maritza Smith

PUBLISHER Amy McAnally, 713.343.4556 DIRECTOR Brooke Rives

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Katherine Reagan, 512.687.1010 DIRECTOR Emily Fry

ORANGE COUNTY/SAN DIEGO PUBLISHER Shannon Ratcliffe, 657.242.9005 DIRECTORS Jenny Hoang, Alisa Tate

LOS ANGELES

CHICAGO PUBLISHER Kathleen Mitchell, 312.589.2010 DIRECTORS Rebecca Carity,

PUBLISHER Brooke Randolph McLaren, 213.226.9770 DIRECTORS Amanda Commins,

Tracy Colitte, Tarra Kieckhaefer

Victoria Mueller, Jennifer Whitmer

COLORADO

MIAMI + PALM BEACH/BROWARD

PUBLISHER Amy McCraken, 720.214.7080 DIRECTORS Michelle A. DeBerry, Terri Glassman,

Ashley Kujawski, Justin O’Keefe

PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T PUBLISHER Debby Steiner, 206.582.5500 DIRECTORS Bridgette Kingsbury, Karen Magistrale

SAN FRANCISCO

PUBLISHER Michael Peterson, 561.869.1263 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER John Gallo DIRECTORS Kathleen Breen, Harvey Dana,

PUBLISHER Lisa Lovely, 415.696.5020 DIRECTORS Jessica Van Olst, Kimberly Veley

Jami Farid, Marc Freindlich, Susan Preville

NATIONAL NETWORK DIRECTORS ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER N AT I O N A L H O M E F U R N I S H I N G S D I R E C T O R EAST COAST DIRECTOR W E S T C OAS T D I R E C T O R S CONTRIBUTING MIDWEST DIRECTOR CONTRIBUTING TEXAS AND SOUTHERN DIRECTOR CONTRIBUTING EUROPEAN DIRECTOR

Michelle Blair, 917.934.2811 Katherine Scully, 917.934.2873 Amy McMillan Tambini, 917.848.3734 Debra House, 310.560.9469; Carolyn Homestead Menning, 310.927.0810 Steven M. Fisher, 847.274.6439 Tanya Scribner, 940.387.7711 Riccardo R. Laureri, 866.788.3461

MARKETING AND CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER P R O F I L E AC C O U N T M A N AG E R SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR CLIENT SERVICES COORDINATORS

Tanya Suber

IN TEGRA TED MA RKETIN G DIRECTOR EV EN TS MA N A GER

Jennifer Kimmerling Susan Mallek Jamie Beauparlant Nicole Battaglini, Melissa Leone, Trinity Reback, Brittany Watson

SALES ASSISTANTS PRINT CENTER DIRECTOR DIGITAL PRINT CENTER MANAGER MANUFACTURING DIRECTOR NEWSSTAND CONSULTANT DISTRIBUTION

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS ADVERTISING COPY MANAGER CONTRIBUTING COPY COORDINATOR PA G I N AT I O N M A N A G E R ADVERTISING MANAGER

Stan Robertson, Svetlana G. Suarez Devon Cahan Greta Wolf Jody M. Boyle Kristy Kilian

PRINT MANAGEMENT

James Nolan Nicole Marshall Sydney Dulberg, Briana Rotello Bart Blackwell Christopher Ferris Leonard Sandow Ron Sklon Curtis Circulation Calev Print Media

@luxemagazine

@luxemag

Luxe Interiors + Design , (ISSN 1949-2022), Arizona (ISSN 2163-9809), California (ISSN 2164-0122), Chicago (ISSN 2163-9981), Colorado (ISSN 2163-9949), Florida (ISSN 2163-9779), New York (ISSN 2163-9728), Pacific Northwest (ISSN 2167-9584), San Francisco (ISSN 2372-0220), Texas (ISSN 2163-9922), Vol. 13, No. 4, September/October, prints bimonthly and is published by SANDOW, 3651 NW 8th Ave., Boca Raton, FL 33431. Luxe Interiors + Design (“Luxe”) provides information on luxury homes and lifestyles. Luxe Interiors + Design , SANDOW, its affiliates, employees, contributors, writers, editors, (Publisher) accepts no responsibility for inaccuracies, errors or omissions with information and/or advertisements contained herein. The Publisher has neither investigated nor endorsed the companies and/or products that advertise within the publication or that are mentioned editorially. Publisher assumes no responsibility for the claims made by the Advertisers or the merits of their respective products or services advertised or promoted in Luxe. Publisher neither expressly nor implicitly endorses such Advertiser products, services or claims. Publisher expressly assumes no liability for any damages whatsoever that may be suffered by any purchaser or user for any products or services advertised or mentioned editorially herein and strongly recommends that any purchaser or user investigate such products, services, methods and/or claims made thereto. Opinions expressed in the magazine and/or its advertisements do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Publisher. Neither the Publisher nor its staff, associates or affiliates are responsible for any errors, omissions or information whatsoever that have been misrepresented to Publisher. The information on products and services as advertised in Luxe are shown by Publisher on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Publisher makes no representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the information, services, contents, trademarks, patents, materials or products included in this magazine. All pictures reproduced in Luxe have been accepted by Publisher on the condition that such pictures are reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the photographer and any homeowner concerned. As such, Publisher is not responsible for any infringement of the copyright or otherwise arising out of any publication in Luxe. Luxe is a licensed trademark of SANDOW © 2011. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without the written permission of the Publisher. ADDRESS SUBSCRIPTION REQUESTS AND CORRESPONDENCE TO: Luxe, PO Box 16329, North Hollywood, CA 91615. Email: subscriptions@luxemagazine.com or telephone toll-free 800.723.6052 (continental US only, all others 818.487.2005). ®

ADVERTISING 561.445.3335

COM_LX3_Masthead.indd 80

REPRINTS 561.961.7618

SUBSCRIPTIONS 800.723.6052

sandow.com

luxesource.com

7/16/15 4:54 PM

MY LIFE DESIGN STORIES Kitchen Collection Phoenix. High Quality System

To find your nearest showroom call 1-888-poliform | info@poliformusa.com | www.poliformusa.com | “design now” quick ship program available

DREAM BIGGER WITH THERMADOR ONE-TWO-FREE® JUST GOT MORE PERSONAL. Buy any range or any cooktop, plus any wall oven, and we’ll give you a FREE dishwasher. Add selected refrigeration to your purchase and we’ll now give you the freedom

to personalize your kitchen with more FREE products or upgrades than ever before. From cooktops to refrigerators to wine coolers, you can choose from a suite of our premium products to create countless combinations, all of which mean a savings of up to $6,097 toward your dream kitchen.

VISIT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR THERMADOR.COM *PROMOTION VALID ONLY ON SELECT THERMADOR MODELS. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FREE APPLIANCES OFFERED IN THIS PROMOTION, ALL OTHER APPLIANCES MUST BE PURCHASED AT THEIR REGULAR PRICE, IN ONE ORDER, AND AT THE SAME TIME. PRODUCTS MUST BE PURCHASED AND DELIVERED DURING THE PROMOTION PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2015. NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED. PLEASE SEE SALES ASSOCIATE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. ©2015 BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 15TH034-04-119838-4

HOT OPPORTUNITY. COOL PRIZES. Enter our Thermador Sweepstakes for your chance to win great prizes!

THERMADOR.COM/WIN

COM_LXSO15_084

LUXURY DEFINED… It’s a simple yet thought-provoking question, and one that triggers an exceedingly personal reply: What is luxury? For this issue, we took our lead from the Victoria and Albert Museum of London’s recent exhibition, “What is Luxury,” a methodically edited show that set out to define the meaning of luxury while also attempting to predict its future. We surveyed some of the industry’s top designers to weigh in on the subject; read their take in our “Radar” section.

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.

PORTRAIT: SONYA REVELL.

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.

Pamela Jaccarino

pam@sandow.com Instagram: @pamelajaccarino

COMM_LX3_EditorLetter_084.indd 84

7/8/15 4:59 PM

#ARHAUSINMYHOUSE

ANTIQUE SPANISH GREY AND WHITE MARBLE

BOSTON

CHICAGO

CONNECTICUT

888.845.3487

NAPLES

PHILIP GORRIVAN DESIGN FOR DIFFA

NEW YORK

ANTIQUE GREY AND WHITE ANDALUSIAN MARBLE

PALM BEACH

SAVANNAH

WWW.PARISCERAMICSUSA.COM

LOS ANGELES

LUXURY YOU

CAN FEEL (;3(5,(1&( 7+( :25/'Ĺ&#x2013;6 0267 (;48,6,7( %('',1* &2//(&7,21 6FDQGLD +RPH WDNHV WKH DUW RI ÄąQH EHGding to undreamed-of levels of comfort DQG OX[XU\ 7KH HOHJDQW EHGGLQJ SXUYH\RU WUDYHOV WKH ZRUOG LQ VHDUFK RI EHVW LQ FODVV PDWHULDOV IURP SOXVK IDEULFV WR H[FHSWLRQDO JRRVH GRZQ DQG EULQJV WKHP EDFN WR WKH United States to craft the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s softHVW DQG PRVW VXPSWXRXV JRRVH GRZQ FRPIRUWHUV DQG SLOORZV 2ÄłHULQJ H[TXLVLWH ,WDOLDQ EHG OLQHQV 3RUWXJXHVH EDWK FROOHFWLRQV DQG LWV UHQRZQHG GRZQ EHGGLQJ 6FDQGLD +RPH EULQJV WDQJLEOH OX[XU\ WR everyday life.

(MAIN)

;OL 3`VU ILKKPUN JVSSLJ[PVU MLH[\YLZ H NYHJLM\S Ă&#x201E;SPNYLL design jacquard woven in 100 percent Egyptian cotton sateen. (LEFT) :[ 7L[LYZI\YN JVTMVY[LYZ HUK WPSSV^Z VŃ&#x153;LY [OL Ă&#x201E;ULZ[ Siberian white goose down, covered in superior German silk damask. (MIDDLE) Vienna comforters and pillows are made from W\YL 7VSPZO ^OP[L NVVZL KV^U HUK LU]LSVWLK PU Ă&#x201E;UL .LYTHU cotton batiste. (RIGHT) The Indulgence bath collection may be the softest and most absorbent towels and bath rugs ever made, with 100 percent extra-long staple Egyptian cotton. Woven in Portugal.

scandiahome.com

7KH 6FDQGLD 'RZQ 'LÄ³ HUHQFH HEIRLOOM QUALITY

EUROPEAN CRAFTSMANSHIP

AMERICAN HERITAGE

VISIT SCANDIA HOME AT THESE LOCATIONS: %(9(5/< +,//6 &$ 1 %HYHUO\ 'ULYH

3$/2 $/72 &$ 7RZQ &RXQWU\ 9LOODJH

.$16$6 &,7< 02 &RXQWU\ &OXE 3OD]D

%,50,1*+$0 0, 3LHUFH 6W

1257+%522. ,/ 1RUWKEURRN &RXUW 0DOO

,1',$1$32/,6 ,1 8QLRQ &KDSHO 5G

&+,&$*2 ,/ 1 0LFKLJDQ $YH

-$&.621 :< 1RUWK &HQWHU

(',1$ 01 *DOOHULD 0DOO

ALSO FIND SCANDIA PRODUCTS AT: *UDFLRXV +RPH 1HZ <RUN 1< )HDWKHU <RXU 1HVW $XVWLQ 7;

3LRQHHU /LQHQV :HVW 3DOP %HDFK )/ *DWWOHÅ&#x2013;V &LQFLQQDWL 2+

7KUHDGFRXQW 0LDPL )/ *DWWOHÅ&#x2013;V 3HWRVNH\ 0,

%ORFN %URV $W +RPH 3HSSHU 3LNH 2+

.XKO /LQVFRPE +RXVWRQ 7;

/DEUD]HO +RPH :HVW +DUWIRUG &7

&DVD GL /LQR 'DOODV 7;

)HDWKHUV 3LWWVEXUJK 3$ 7KH /LQHQ *DOOHU\ 2PDKD 1(

7KH /LQHQ .LVW $YRQ &2 %RQVRLU )LQH /LQHQV :HOOHVOH\ 0$

/RQJRULD &ROOHFWLRQ +RXVWRQ 7; %HGVLGH 0DQRU &KDUORWWH 1&

0DUWKD 6PLWK )LQH /LQHQV /D -ROOD &$ *UDPHUF\ )LQH /LQHQV $WODQWD *$

Smart Design. Exemplary Craftsmanship.

Newport Brass is the recognized brand for quality constructed kitchen and bathroom products. Offering styles, options and finishes to personalize the most important spaces in the home, Newport Brass precisely engineers each fixture to carry the distinction of flawless beauty and extended durability.

Q Q Q Q Q

Metropole Collection

2001 CARNEGIE AVENUE SANTA ANA, CA 92705 949.417.5207 NEWPORTBRASS.COM

Solid Brass Construction Multitude of Styles and Designs 27 Finishes Full Suite of Fixtures and Accessories Made in California

The finest casual furniture in the world.

TOKIO

VERANDA

TRESTLE TABLE

SUMMER SUN

GIORGIO

BLOK

CABO

ELLE

ROUND PEDESTAL

ZAMBEZI

CONTEMPO

DECO

NOIR

RAW CONCRETE TABLE

TIKI ROUND

LUTYENS

PLATFORM

KUBA & IRON SIDE

BRUNO CHAIRS

SOHO GRANDE

OPEN DAILY TO THE PUBLIC & TRADE 866.937.8325 800.343.7707

Everything is in stock, comes fully assembled and is ready for nationwide white glove delivery. All Sunbrella速 cushions are included as shown. www.teakwarehouse.com

Always crafted in America Available through Fine Furniture Retailers and To The Trade Showrooms www.leathercraft-furniture.com

800.627.1561

INTRODUCING

LOTUS from the antrim

collection

100% Wool - Natural Undyed Colors From top to bottom: Walnut, Oak, Linen, Buf & Oyster

SHOWROOMS: Country Carpet 207 Robbins Lane, Syosset, NY, 11791 countrycarpet.com 516.822.5855

Carpet Trends 5 Smith Street, Rye, NY, 10580 carpetrends.com 914.967.5188

antrimcarpet.com | 866-311-1018 a di v i sion of

Where custom is the norm.

273 Federal Road Brookfeld, CT 06804 203.885.0363 www.ljedwards.com Monday & Thursday 10am-8pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 12pm-5pm hickorywhite.com

PROMOTION

MUST HAVES NEW YORK

INGENUITY, ELEGANCE AND BEST-IN-CLASS MATERIALS DISTINGUISH THESE DESIGNS.

THE LAURELROCK COMPANY The 8-foot-long bluestone slab, dramatically suspended over the pool, serves dual capacity as both a waterfall and diving plinth. Pool, patio and gardens by The LaurelRock Company. Photography by Landino Photo. laurelrock.com

KATHRYN MARKEL FINE ARTS

MATTHEW STUDIOS

Color is strong in Houston artist Marcelyn McNeilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large-scale oil paintings, but the forms are stronger. Abstract forms float, squeeze and bump in a painterly space delineated strictly by color. Priced at $8,000.

The Freya is the newest collection of pulls and knobs from Matthew Studios. Designed to be used either vertically or horizontally, the Freya is offered in genuine rock crystal amethyst, smoky quartz and clear quartz. Other sizes and metal finishes available. Handmade in New York and available through Katonah Architectural Hardware.

markelfinearts.com

katonahhardware.com

EUROLINE STEEL WINDOWS & DOORS Age, beauty and durability are bringing steel windows and doors to the forefront of the design world, with endless added options of sliding doors and bifolding doors. eurolinesteelwindows.com

NY19_NYMustHaves_0729b_sr.indd 1

7/30/15 12:18 PM

P H I L L I P S I L V E R interiors

san francisco

â&#x20AC;˘

new york

phillipsilverdesign.com

PROMOTION

MUST HAVES NEW YORK

DISCOVER ENDURING DESIGNS AND BESPOKE MOVING SERVICES IN THIS ASSEMBLAGE OF MUST-HAVES.

SELVA SPA Innovation and continuity are the distinctive traits of this armchair—features inherent to Selva style and expression of the designer to make what lasts forever. selva.com

MAGNI HOME COLLECTION The Pave mirror, handcrafted in Southern California, is framed in polished stainless steel. The mirror features a multitude of hand-mitered and silvered Starphire glass baguettes in varying thicknesses, from 1/8" thick to 1" thick, accentuating the prism effect of the glass. Measures 61"H x 37"W. magnihomecollection.com

CONFIMOVE Confimove, a division of Confiança Logistics, which has 18 years in the moving industry, has the honor of offering not only domestic and international moving, relocation and storage services, but also an exclusive white-glove delivery. Its main goal is to take care of what really matters to you. confimove.com

NY19_NYMustHaves_0729b_sr.indd 2

7/30/15 12:19 PM

SIMPLY CONTROL EVERYTHING We provide a single source for the design, development, and installation of elegant, intuitive home-control and management systems. We create beautiful environments that simply work. To learn more, call us at 203 552 5224 or visit realmcontrol.com

Complete Electrical Service

Climate Control

Lighting Design + Installation

Window Shading + Control

Audio + Video Systems

Energy Management

Wif + Networking

Security Services

PROMOTION

MUST

HAVES NYDC DESIGNER PICKS

HIGH DESIGN MEETS ERGONOMIC EXCELLENCE. FIND THESE PIECES AND MORE AT THE NEW YORK DESIGN CENTER.

APROPOS FURNITURE Comfort never looked so chic. The Studio chair fuses traditional design with a modern twist for a sophisticated result. This must-have design is upholstered in angora long hair with turned wooden legs on casters. Made by Lee Industries, available through Apropos Furniture. Price upon request. apropos-furniture.com

DESIGNLUSH Camo sideboard and credenza. Street-smart style meets high design in this DL exclusive storage series. Wood inlay and black metal. designlush.com

INTERIOR CRAFTS Interior Crafts’ 0290 magazine coffee table is a conversation piece for any setting. Designed with a revolving base, this table can display a collection of art books or magazines. Available in custom color satin lacquer. interiorcraftsinc.com

CF MODERN SANFORD HALL Carpets inspired by the great masters, Cézanne, Monet and Van Gogh, in 100-percent wool. 212.684.4217

Three-door incised diamond-front credenza by Irwin Feld for CF MODERN. Part of an extensive artisan-crafted collection, fabricated in the USA. Available as shown in high-gloss medium walnut with gold incising or made to your specification. cfmodern.com

NY19_NYDCMustHaves_0723_sr.indd 1

7/23/15 12:55 PM

Design From Every Angle The best of interior design at your fingertips. 200 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10016 T 212.679.9500 nydc.com

PROMOTION

MUST

JULISKA This celestial Florence column pendant is an eye-catching statement piece—day or night. The clear column is clad in droplets of glass orbs, like a sprinkling of sparkling stars in the firmament. Mouth-blown by master glassmakers in the Czech Republic, each one is a work of art with no two exactly alike. Priced at $750.

HAVES CONNECTICUT

juliska.com

WARMTH, INTIMACY AND CREATIVITY ARE CONVEYED IN THIS COLLECTION OF ART, LIGHTING AND DÉCOR.

REALM SAMUEL OWEN GALLERY Damien Hirst, Exaudi Domine, silkscreen print with diamond dust. ©Damien Hirst and Science Ltd., 2009, courtesy of Other Criteria. Specializing in contemporary art, both original works and multiples, Samuel Owen Gallery offers work by Damien Hirst, Shepard Fairey, Mr. Brainwash and CANTSTOPGOODBOY, among many others.

Realm collaborated with the client and interior designer to provide dual motorized Lutron Roman shades in custom fabrics. The keypad at the entry controls both the shades and lights, allowing the client to choose the ideal level of natural light and privacy with a singlebutton press. realmcontrol.com

samuelowengallery.com

OLLEY COURT Soft suede whip detail and a heavy twill linen, the Ayers Whip Simple pillow from the Ayers Home Collection is a statement in casual luxury. Choose linen color and suede whip for a customized selection or choose from the curated collection through Olley Court. Priced from $265 – $385. olleycourt.com

NY19_CTMustHaves_0728b_sr.indd 1

7/30/15 11:20 AM

Designers & Architects Juliska is inspired by passionate artisans, centuries of European design and the gathering of family and loved ones over food. Our eclectic array of ceramics, fatware, glassware, linens, lighting, and table accessories is suited to transform a house into a stylish home. Juliska products are imaginatively updated to suit today’s demanding lifestyles and chic design aesthetics. With no minimum order, a tiered purchasing structure and white glove service, designers and architects are invited to purchase Juliska through our national trade program with ease. To register, contact: Trade@juliska.com or ��-��-��.

juliska.com

CLASSIC BAYFRONT ESTATE WESTHAMPTON BEACH Co-Exclusive. Majestically overlooking Quantuck Bay this Shingle-Style manor - built in 1903 by Henry Bacon, best known for his design of the Lincoln Memorial - comprises 16,000± sf on three floors, with 24 rooms, 6 fireplaces, 9 bedrooms, 9+ baths. Magnificent 6.86± acre grounds, deep water dock, pool and pool house. $17,750,000. WEB# 39428.

MARCIA ALTMAN 631.288.500 4 l mal tman@bhs hamptons .c om

TWO TREES LANE BRIDGEHAMPTON Exclusive. Located within the historic Two Trees equestrian estate along a private cul-de-sac, this magnificent retreat is beautifully sited on 1.9± acres. Designed by Fleetwood and McMullan, Architects the home offers 11,000± sf of perfectly appointed living space, 50’ heated gunite pool, spa, pool house and sunken tennis court. $8,995,000. WEB# 52018.

C HRI ST O PH ER J. B URN SID E 631.537.4320 l cburnside@bhshamptons.com

WATERFRONT WITH DOCK SAG HARBOR Exclusive. Excellent waterfront house with waterside pool and deep-water dock. The main house offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, wonderful kitchen, and glass enclosed living room. Separate heated 2-car garage with 3 finished bonus rooms above. $5,250,000. WEB# 22868.

ANDREA L. ACKERMAN 631.537.4340 l aackerman@bhshamptons.com

BROWNHARRISSTEVENS.COM

• THE HAMPTONS • NEW YORK CITY • PALM BEACH

All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity Broker. Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons, LLC. 27 Main Street East Hampton, NY 11937 • 631.324.6400

NY_LX19_128

THE INSIDERS

NEW+NOW

GET TO KNOW FOUR TRI-STATE AREA INFLUENCERS AS THEY SHED LIGHT ON WHAT’S OF THE MOMENT IN DESIGN, ART AND ARCHITECTURE. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY LACY MORRIS

1 THE COLOR GURU

2 THE CURATOR

Worth a long-haul flight: Frank Gehry’s latest museum project, the Fondation Louis Vuitton, and the newly renovated Picasso Museum, both in Paris, make me want to book a trip to Europe immediately.

Ones to watch: I’m a fan of the Dutch design duo Scholten & Baijings, who continue to produce innovative work in product and textile design. There is a lovely subtlety to the details in each of their pieces, and I think they have a phenomenal sense of color.

What’s trending? I’m seeing a lot of authenticity in the industry in terms of the quality of materials used and the dedication to craft; which is great because customers are seeking out honesty, simplicity and transparency. Dream jobs: I’d love to be tasked with designing a set for a Woody Allen film. He never fails to capture the zeitgeist of New York City, the period-specific style, the lighting. I’d also be happy to switch roles with Linda Fargo of Bergdorf Goodman; I’ve always fantasized about dressing the store’s Christmas windows. Off the shelf: Eileen Gray: Her Life and Work by Peter Adam is one of my all-time favorite reads. Gray was a pioneer in modern, industrial design. She fused handcrafting techniques and geometric forms with luxurious materials. Ellen O’Neill is paint company Benjamin Moore’s creative director and a firm believer that the biggest trend in color right now is Hillary Clinton and her pantsuits. Aside from the movements of the presidential hopeful’s wardrobe, she generally dislikes the idea of “trends.”

Off the shelf: One of my favorite art books of all time is Kamaitachi, a collection of black-and-white photography by Japanese artist Eikoh Hosoe. Dream job: I’d love to switch roles with the Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti. The stunning images that she shared from space gave me goose bumps. I own a ridiculous amount of… Cookie cutters. My favorite is one in the shape of the Fernsehturm in Berlin. What’s happening? I always look at what is going on in the dance world for inspiration. There are so many exciting collaborations taking place between choreographers, artists and designers right now. Can’t get enough of… The architectural design studio LOT-EK, founded by Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Lignano. They are creating really exciting architectural projects that demonstrate a commitment to ecologically responsible design. Even their design process is innovative—they produce laser-cut drawings of their projects on old cardboard boxes.

Images: Counterclockwise from top: The Maira Kalman exhibit, depicting her mother’s closet, on Cortlandt Alley. The Ottoman for Moroso, designed by Scholten & Baijings. Two rooms featuring Benjamin Moore paint colors, Desert Twilight (left) and Silver Fox (right, walls).

Up next: I am currently working on an exhibition on the grotesque in design. The term “grotesque” first emerged to describe the strange and lyrical designs of ancient Rome that were rediscovered on the walls of ruins in the 16th century. The motifs became the inspiration for centuries of extravagant designs that meld man and beast, flora and fauna. Caitlin Condell serves as the assistant curator of drawings, prints and graphic design for the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. When she acquires some downtime, she likes to unwind by walking through the arches of The Cloisters museum and gardens and sewing small dinosaur soft toys in her New York City home.

& BAIJINGS PHOTO: COURTESY SCHOLTEN & BAIJINGS.

Hip hoods: I tend to gravitate to areas where originals reside; the places that inspire and amuse thanks to the shopkeepers’ unique visions and merchandise.

Go-to New York destination: Artist and illustrator Maira Kalman, along with her son, Alex, recently installed an exhibition in a doorway on a tiny street named Cortlandt Alley; it’s my favorite place to stop by. It is an installation of her mother’s linen closet, complete with her undergarments and her bottle of Chanel No. 5.

KALMAN PHOTO: COURTESY MMUSEUMM . SCHOLTEN

Do not miss: The New York Film Festival in late September, the Frank Stella show at the Whitney Museum of American Art in October and the Jacqueline de Ribes installation at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Anna Wintour Costume Center.

CAITLIN CONDELL

O’NEILL HEADSHOT : FRANCESCO LAGNESE. BENJAMIN MOORE PHOTOS: COURTESY BENJAMIN MOORE. CONDELL HEADSHOT : DAVID ALEXANDER ARNOLD. MAIRA

ELLEN O’NEILL

128 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_TheInsiders.indd 128

7/30/15 5:44 PM

NY_LX19_130

THE INSIDERS

What is luxury? In jewelry, of course precious materials—metals, stones, etc— typically have defined luxury. However, for me, true luxury is defined by the creativity, craftsmanship and skill that goes into each piece.

Shop ’til you drop: De Vera on Crosby Street has an amazing selection of antiques and collectibles. Owner Frederico de Vera creates a museum-like atmosphere with some of the most unique antiquities I have ever seen, not to mention his beautiful jewelry, which he also designs. John Derian in the East Village is another favorite; he combines a nostalgia for the past reinterpreted in his creations that are modern but romantic.

3 THE JEWELER ALEXIS BITTAR

Welcome trend: I love the constant referencing to the early ’80s and new wave—it was a time when music and fashion were pushing boundaries and the energy that was created still seems so relevant. Perfect New York weekend: Stop in at the Neue Galerie and explore the Wiener Werkstätte collection; they’re the only museum in the U.S. that houses that period of art. Before leaving, grab a Viennese pastry at Café Sabarsky. Also, the Highline is an incredible, modern hybrid of extreme urbanization and

Most-prized piece of jewelry: My necklace that I wear everyday—it was made by Picasso and I love that I can wear something crafted by him. I bought it at an antique show; apparently he made pendants for his girlfriends and wives. Having a moment: There has always been an appetite for gems, but in my iteration of “fine,” we like to stay playful and whimsical—jewelry shouldn’t be weighing you down. Yes, customers love the gems and cuts we use, but some of my most popular fine pieces are extremely simple, sculptural items made of sterling silver. On the horizon: I think the market has been primed for a while for accessories that are bold and push the envelope. Brands will be offering customers much more pointed aesthetics because more and more people want to stand out from the crowd and be recognized for their individual style. What customers are in search of are increasingly rare, exclusive and uncommon pieces, and the industry is going to have to answer to that demand. Alexis Bittar is the founder of his self-titled, highend jewelry company based in New York City. His hometown is also one of his greatest sources of inspiration and he doesn’t shy away from the typical tourist trails—he loves a cruise on the Staten Island ferry, a trip to the top of the Empire State Building and eating at Tatiana on the Brighton Beach boardwalk.

4 THE MATERIALIST PETER SALLICK

On the rise: I am amazed at the growth and success of incredible specialized lighting designers and makers like Lindsey Adelman, Ferrer, Collier Webb, Cox London, Jonathan Browning, Gabriel Scott, Coleen & Company, Apparatus and The Urban Electric Co. Color palette of the moment? I am really curious about black. Could it be the new white? For someone not known for color, I have been finding myself very interested in hue right now; it feels both optimistic and personal. What’s trending? At Waterworks, we are seeing a big interest in brass as a living finish that changes with time and attains a patina. Bronze seems like a close cousin to brass, but I haven’t had a chance to pursue it. Keep your eyes on… Architect Lee Mindel. He is a tireless worker and not afraid to speak his mind. He has taught me an incredible amount, from a great appreciation for Scandinavian design and architecture to the value of invention and engineering in product design rather than principally on how things look. Can’t get enough of… London! With Waterworks having its oneyear anniversary there, I have had a truly international experience with the designers and architects based there with projects spanning the globe. London is definitively an international hub of design. What is luxury? It’s nature and privacy; I care mostly about authenticity. On the horizon: I am focused on an organic, or maybe artistic, movement. It’s not modern, not traditional and not industrial; it’s a new direction that is inspiring and unexpected. Peter Sallick is the CEO of luxury bath and kitchen mega-brand Waterworks. In his spare time, he loves exploring New York City’s vast array of restaurants with his wife and witnessing how creative entrepreneurs bring together food, design and service.

Images: Clockwise from top: A quartz-and-topaz necklace and a cocktail ring featuring 18kt gold and white diamonds from the Alexis Bittar collection. A Waterworks-designed kitchen utilizing bright colors. A brushed-brass light fixture designed by Lindsey Adelman in her Manhattan studio.

BITTAR HEADSHOT AND PHOTOS: COURTESY ALEXIS BITTAR. SALLICK HEADSHOT : COURTESY WATERWORKS . LINDSEY ADELMAN PHOTO: LAUREN COLEMAN . WATERWORKS KITCHEN PHOTO: COURTESY WATERWORKS KITCHEN .

deconstructed wildlife—a mustsee. Finally, The Frick Collection on East 70th is a sanctuary of a bygone era, perfectly preserved with unmatched works by Francisco de Goya and Titian.

130 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_TheInsiders.indd 130

7/30/15 5:44 PM

AERIN SHOWROOM 200 LEXINGTON AVENUE SUITE 816 NEW YORK, N.Y. 212 679 4341

Iko Downs Collection

Decoration & Design Building, 979 Third Avenue, Suite 501, New York, NY 10022

BESPOKE

life redesigned

Window Treatments, Upholstery, Wallpaper, Furniture, Hardwoods, Porcelain Tile and More.

516.822.5855 | countrycarpet.com

STELLE LOMONT ROUHANI ARCHITECTS Architecture Interior Design Construction www.stelleco.com

TOWNRESIDENTIAL.COM TOWN Residential LLC (“TOWN”) is a licensed real estate broker and a partnership of Buttonwood Residential Brokerage LLC and Thor Equities, LLC. All property listing information, including, but not SPTP[LK [V ZX\HYL MVV[HNL YVVT JV\U[ HUK U\TILY VM ILKYVVTZ HYL MYVT ZV\YJLZ KLLTLK YLSPHISL I\[ HYL Z\IQLJ[ [V LYYVYZ VTPZZPVUZ JOHUNLZ PU WYPJL WYPVY ZHSL VY ^P[OKYH^HS HUK ZOV\SK IL ]LYPÄLK I` your own attorney, architect, engineer or zoning expert. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Real estate agents associated with TOWN are independent contractors and are not employees of TOWN. TOWN owns the following subsidiary real estate brokerages: TOWN Astor Place LLC; TOWN Fifth Avenue LLC; TOWN Flatiron LLC; TOWN Gramercy Park LLC (“TOWN Gramercy”); TOWN Greenwich Street LLC (“TOWN Financial District”); TOWN Greenwich Village LLC; TOWN Soho LLC; TOWN West Village LLC; and TOWN 79th Street LLC (“TOWN Upper East Side”).

GREENWICH VILLAGE 66 WEST 11TH STREET

1 BR 1 BATH

$2.595 M

WEB ID: 400997

GLENN CONNOLLY (646) 561-5334 • ANABEL CASWELL (646) 561-5323

CLINTON HILL

VINEGAR HILL 205 WATER STREET

2 BR 2 BATH

$2.365 M

WEB ID: 385946

66 WASHINGTON AVENUE

AEEN AWINI (646) 998-7453 • SEAN M. HUGHES (646) 998-7443

UPPER EAST SIDE 220 EAST 65TH STREET - PH

2 BR 2 BATH

LOFT 2 BATH

$1.295 M

WEB ID: 150701

MICHAEL ETTELSON (646) 588-4317 • MORDECHAI M. WERDE (646) 998-7432

CHELSEA

$9,500/MONTH

334 WEST 20TH STREET - DUPLEX

WEB ID: 644729

2 BR 2 BATH

$8,975/MONTH

JAMES BRETTHOLZ (646) 588-4044

OLIVIA ILLOUZ (646) 300-6066

SOHO 495 BROOME STREET

LOFT 1 BATH

$7,995/MONTH

WEB ID: 416845

CASEY BICKLEY (646) 561-5313 • PADDINGTON ZWIGARD (646) 561-5353

WEB ID: 618884

BEAUT I FUL, F U NCTIONAL, MODERN F U RN I TURE

CHELSEA - 154 W 18th St. NYC

SOHO - 26 Greene St. NYC

PARAMUS - 68th Route 17 North, NJ

www.lazzoni.us | info@lazzoni.us

A.D. Marzia e Leonardo Dainelli | photo Stefano De Monte SELVA.COM MADE IN ITALY SELVA Showroom. 200 Steele Building, Suite 132 High Point NC 27260 - phone 336 885 2239 toll-free 855 491 0362 Trade Shoowrom. Robert Allen - 979 3rd Avenue, Suite 301 New York NY 10022 - phone 212 421 1200 Retail Showrooms. Safavieh Stores New York City 902 Broadway - Hartsdale 45 South Cental Avenue - Glen Cove 24 School Street Stamford 239 Atlantic Street - Livingston 442 Mt. Pleasant Road - Paramus 110 Route 4 - Danbury 7 Backus Ave London New York Miami San Francisco Chicago Los Angeles Boston Dubai Abu Dhabi Moscow St. Petersburg Warsaw Singapore Bucharest Almaty Berlin D端sseldorf Munich Vienna Den Haag Zurich Geneva Belgrade Shanghai Suzhou Tallinn Helsinki Rome Milan Seoul

Elissa Grayer Interior Design, LLC 22 Purchase Street, Rye, New York (914) 921.6500 | www.elissagrayerdesign.com

HAND CRAFTED SINCE 1987

www.ashleynorton.com | (800) 393 1097

速

RADAR

COM_LXSO15_125

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

CH_LX32_RadarOpenerV2.indd 125

7/16/15 5:07 PM

CO M _ L XSO1 5 _ 1 2 6

RADAR / ON DISPLAY

THE SCIENCE OF

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY CARA GIBBS AND ARLYN HERNANDEZ

THIS PAGE: GLASS SET PHOTO: POI. OPPOSITE: MODEL PHOTO: M. ZOETER X IRIS VAN HERPEN.

LUXURY

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

COM_LX3_Radar_WhatIsLuxury_126-132.indd 126

7/16/15 1:50 PM

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.

COM_LX3_Radar_WhatIsLuxury_126-132.indd 127

7/16/15 1:50 PM

CO M _ L XSO1 5 _ 1 2 8

RADAR / ON DISPLAY

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

-OLIVER M. FURTH

5 6

“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.

COM_LX3_Radar_WhatIsLuxury_126-132.indd 128

7/16/15 6:49 PM

CO M _ L XSO1 5 _ 1 3 0

RADAR / ON DISPLAY

“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.”

12 “Invest in what

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

14 “Sculpture

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.

COM_LX3_Radar_WhatIsLuxury_126-132.indd 130

PHOTO: COURTESY THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON.

-JUAN MONTOYA

7/16/15 1:51 PM

FURNITURE COUTURE PARCHMENT GOATSKIN - SHAGREEN - BRASS

Scala Luxury w w w. s c a l a l u x u r y. c o m

CO M _ L XSO1 5 _ 1 3 2

RADAR / ON DISPLAY

“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.

COM_LX3_Radar_WhatIsLuxury_126-132.indd 132

WATCH PHOTOS: © JASPER GOUGH, SOTHEBY’S.

“I DON’T THINK A ROOM IS EVER COMPLETEIF IT IS IT BECOMES STATIC.” -NINA CAMPBELL

7/16/15 1:51 PM

for the love of home

californiaclosets.com 8 6 6 . 4 8 8 . 2 72 7

COM_LXSO15_134

RADAR / 5 MINUTES WITH

NATUR AL BEAUTY

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.

COM_LX3_Radar5MinsWith_134.indd 134

7/9/15 10:21 AM

NEW YORK . LONDON . HARROGATE . OSLO +1 (212) 360 8000 | LAPICIDA.COM/US

COM_LXSO15_136

RADAR / ROUNDUP

PRODUCED BY CARA GIBBS AND ARLYN HERNANDEZ / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC ESPADA

CALLIGRAPHY: ELLEN SCOTT.

PULLING RANK

FALL’S LATEST HARDWARE HAS US AT ATTENTION: WHETHER CLASSICALLY TRAINED OR DARINGLY FEARLESS, THESE RECRUITS ARE ARMED TO IMPRESS.

Top row: Boulevard 1 ¼” Round Knob in Nickel / $210 / waterworks.com. Woodpecker Knob in White Bronze with Dark Patina Finish / The Ted Boerner Collection for Rocky Mountain Hardware / $134 / rockymountainhardware.com. Steps Pull in Brass / $33 / lisa-jarvis.com. Middle row: Round Cabinet Knob in Walnut / Priced from $14 / manzoni.us. Liz Eye in Turquoise / $410 / matthewstudiosny.com. Round Flat Inlay Cabinet Knob in W1 Finish / $210.42 / sunvalleybronze.com. Bottom row: Hand-Forged Iron HP763 Mushroom Cabinet Knob in Hot Wax Patina / $44 / hardwarerenaissance.com. Ornamental Knob 4932-150 in Satin Nickel / $22 / baldwinhardware.com. Blimp Cupboard Knob in Antique Gilt / $117 / collierwebb.com.

COM_LX3_Radar_Hardware_136.indd 136

7/9/15 11:04 AM

ÂŠ2015 Snaidero USA

since 1979

Sophisticated Luxury

OPERA by Michele Marcon | Made in Italy

COM_LXSO15_138

RADAR / REVIEW

IN GOOD COMPANY

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.

COM_LX32_CarrierAndCo_138.indd 138

JESSE CARRIER ON...

MARA MILLER ON...

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.

7/10/15 5:35 PM

WONDERFULLY EFFORTLESS With the graceful lines the Ambient faucet is the perfect balance of performance and design. The contemporary lines resonate style and sophistication. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s washing up pans, filling up a pot for pasta, or just standing back and admiring, this faucet is perfect for any modern kitchen. Make it wonderful at Frankeksd.com

COM_LXSO15_140

RADAR / COLLABORATION

HAUTE PLATE

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.”

Com3_RadarDeLaRenta_140.indd 140

7/9/15 10:25 AM

yourself

for

COM_LXSO15_142

RADAR / BESPOKE

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.”

COM_LX3_Radar_Promemoria3.indd 142

Promemoria’s handcrafted furnishings, made in a factory in Valmadrera, Italy, near Lake Como, draw clients from the worlds of finance, fashion, entertainment and beyond.

7/14/15 4:09 PM

EXPERIENCE MODERN FIRE | KOMODO LINEAR

Discover our collection of outdoor fre pits, freplaces and tiles at:

paloform.com

888.823.8883 | info@paloform.com

COM_LXSO15_144

RADAR / DEBUT

THE SHAPE OF THINGS

FOR BEC BRITTAIN, ENGINEERING LIGHT FIXTURES DESIGNED TO PUZZLE AND AMAZE IS AN INNATE PROCESS THAT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE HER PATH. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY CARA GIBBS PHOTOGRAPHY BY RENÉ CERVANTES

COM3_RadarBecBrittain_144.indd 144

“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.

7/9/15 2:41 PM

Jiun Ho

Tri este

L a m p,

L ig ht

Jiu n

Avail able at Dennis Miller A sso ciates

Colina Sofa, Jiun Ho Collection

2 0 0

Prima A lpac a Fabric by Sandr a Jordan

New York, NY 10016

L e x i n gto n

Av e n u e,

Su ite

1 2 1 0

tel 212.684.0070

NY_LX19_170

RADAR / SCENE

INSIDE EDITION

“Cheim & Read at 547 W. 25 th Street has one of the best spaces in the Gallery District, and they use it to display the most powerful works imaginable. The concrete envelope and the scale of the separate galleries within it are just right.”

“The Neue Galerie is a little jewel-box of a museum showcasing the finest 20th-century German and Austrian art. Expect to see the exquisite works of Gustav Klimt and Oskar Kokoschka juxtaposed with classic Bauhaus pieces in this two-story marvel.”

“Swann Auction Galleries is an off-the-radar auction house at 104 E. 25th Street. I’ve bought many pieces there—Manuel Marin sculptures, Josef Albers prints, Harold Edgerton photographs, Karl Schrag oils and Charles Burchfield watercolors, for example.”

-SHAWN HENDERSON

-AMY LAU

-KATIE RIDDER

TALKING SHOP WITH ELAD YIFRACH

L’OBJET À LA PLAGE

When did you open? We welcomed our first guests at 9 Main Street in Southampton in May 2015. Why the Hamptons? With my deep connection to the Mediterranean and the element of water so engrained in the brand, it was a natural fit for L’Objet to open its first-ever boutique in the seaside community of Southampton. Describe the space. The store’s lifestyle concept features a modular design, which will evolve throughout the year, with new stories being told through various product vignettes. The color palette reflects the softness and sophistication of life at the beach with a mixture of grays, whites and cool blues in Farrow & Ball paints. On the floor? L’Objet à la Plage offers everything from Boom Art custom surfboards decorated with Renaissance art and Segno Italiano handmade beach chairs to Limoges porcelain dinnerware. What’s next? We just launched our first full collection of home fragrances, Parfums de Voyage, which will be exclusive to the Southampton store. The series of three fragrances was inspired by my travels around the world. Each is blended and poured by hand, then combined with pure waxes created specifically to capture the intensity of the scents. l-objet.com

CURATOR RICHARD TAITTINGER GALLERY “When I opened the gallery this spring, I wanted to showcase mid-career artists and rising stars who did not have representation in New York. But, ultimately, I am more interested in the works and the concept than their pedigree. I choose artists because I believe in their ideas. I am mostly inspired by avant-garde art scenes— fresh artwork in an unconventional format. People should keep an eye on Haluk Akakçe, who caused quite the stir in the arts scene with the provocative midnight opening of his new solo exhibition ‘Come Midnight.’ He is a highly respected artist of many talents, and it is a pleasure to represent him in his first major presentation in nearly a decade.” -RICHARD TAITTINGER, RICHARDTAITTINGER.COM

TALKING SHOP PHOTOS: COURTESY L’OBJET À LA PLAGE. HENDERSON HEADSHOT: STEVEN FREIHON. LAU HEADSHOT: MARK SELIGER. RIDDER HEADSHOT: JAY ACKERMAN. CURATOR PHOTOS: COURTESY RICHARD TAITTINGER GALLERY.

LUXE TAPPED TALENTED LOCAL DESIGNERS FOR THEIR BEST SOURCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO SHINE A LIGHT ON SOME OF THE AREA’S FINEST OFFERINGS IN ART AND DESIGN.

170 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_Scene.indd 170

7/30/15 6:28 PM

ZEITRAUM at SUITENY.COM | 419 PARK AVENUE SOUTH NYC | 212 421 3300

NY_LX19_172

RADAR / SCENE

HUNTERS POINT COMMUNITY LIBRARY

The renderings were debuted back in 2011, and since then, the long-stalled library has been but a distant dream for Queens’ residents. But, now, with a drilled-down budget and community vision, members of the team from Steven Holl Architects have donned their hardhats and broke ground along New York’s East River. The 22,000-square-foot design will be painted concrete on the exterior, with an aluminum glaze that sparkles in the sunlight. River cruisers will be able to spot the new skyline addition by the odd-shaped cutouts that zigzag along a series of bookshelf-flanked stairs. The ambitious design is the first new library branch for Queens in over 20 years. queenslibrary.org; stevenholl.com

#INSTACRUSH @somethingnavy WHO: Arielle Noa Charnas, a 20-something woman living life in New York City, working, shopping, spending time with friends and family; pretty much what every young New York woman does. The only difference is, she does it wearing fabulous fashion. WHAT: Expect an elegant mix of highend pieces (Isabel Marant, Christian Louboutin, Céline, to name just a few) paired with more accessible items from smaller, up-and-coming brands like Westward Leaning, Everlane and Generation Love. + WARNER.

WHY: Because it’s the perfect place for New Yorkers to gather outfit inspiration set against their fair city. You can see Noa Charnas’ photographer has a huge role in the creative direction of her site, often preferring to shoot her #ootd in the middle of a NYC street. IN HER WORDS: “My style is hard to describe. I think I’m feminine and polished, but with a little bit of an edge. I like to keep my looks clean and classic, but with color.”

THE MAKER DAVID WEEKS

This is good; this is bad; if you don’t understand this, it’s your problem not the artist’s. These arbitrary ideas about the art world are what frustrated David Weeks when he first moved to New York City to pursue a life as an artist in the 1990s. But when he fell under the tutelage of artist Ted Muehling, he found his unexpected path to being a career designer. “He gave voice to the strength of simple beauty,” says Weeks. “It was the first time that it felt right making things that people responded to on an emotional level, whether they were appreciating the beauty, humor or the unexpected.” Here, he speaks to his creative process and how he hopes his work stands alone. davidweeksstudio.com Describe your vision. I see my work and process as a reaction to where I am or what I’m experiencing. There isn’t a grand scheme or trajectory I’m following. I think designers often do their best work for themselves. It’s usually the most sincere.

structure and volume with less weight, and steel is elastic and malleable with tremendous strength. I also work with leather, porcelain and glass; I feel like the materials we have been using forever have allowed for an endless amount of invention.

Favorite materials? I’m drawn to traditional materials: steel and wood. They aren’t cutting-edge, but their properties are very true. It’s like asking what do you use to write with. Answer: a pen or pencil. Wood gives you

Art vs. design? I want my work to have a subtext. This is the thing that I think art has over design. I find it frustrating how the design world feeds almost entirely on looks and technology. I don’t have a problem with either of

those, and industries certainly need themes to connect with their audience. I just wish there was a little more tongue-in-cheek. I try to instill playfulness in my work. Local artists to watch? Brian Persico is doing some great work. His mild-mannered persona is a perfect foil for his daredevil designs. Todd St. John, a very successful 2D artist and digital designer, recently stepped into the arena of furniture design. I think his first collection is fantastic.

BLUEPRINT RENDERING: COURTESY STEVEN HOLL ARCHITECTS. INSTACRUSH PHOTOS: ALEXANDRA WOLF. THE MAKER HEADSHOT AND PRODUCT PHOTO: ROBERT BEAN PHOTOGRAPHY. THE MAKER VIGNETTE PHOTO: COURTESY FLOTO

BLUEPRINT

172 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_Scene.indd 172

7/30/15 6:34 PM

Celebrating 34 years of fresh, inventive and timeless architecture. Please visit our website showcasing both our traditional and contemporary houses. Southport | Quogue | apdarchitects.com

NY_LX19_174

RADAR / SCENE

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 JILL HABER

8 a.m. I like to start the morning uptown with a Core Fusion class at Exhale Spa on Madison Avenue. It’s a great way to get your mind right for the day.

12 p.m. By now, you’ve worked up an appetite again. I like to head downtown for some of the city’s best Italian food at Il Cantinori in Greenwich Village.

3 p.m. Make sure to stop by International Playground on Broome Street. I love this spot because I always find really wild, unexpected clothes and accessories.

9 a.m. You will be hungry afterward, so head just one block down for an espresso and pastry at Sant Ambroeus. They’re known for their cornettis (Italian croissants) and selection of gelato flavors.

1 p.m. You are now in one of my favorite shopping districts in New York City. In the area, you’ll find some fabulous stores that stock some really special pieces for your home. My favorite is Bernd Goeckler Antiques. Goeckler has phenomenal taste, and his shop is filled with such beautiful and unexpected treasures. Situated just a few doors down is Karl Kemp, another great place to browse for exciting finds.

4 p.m. Head back uptown to stop in and browse through Bergdorf Goodman. It’s the go-to mecca for all things luxe in New York City.

10:30 a.m. Take a stroll down Madison Avenue, stopping into some of my favorite boutiques for shopping. Lisa Perry has a great selection of dresses for a night out. Fivestory has a keenly curated collection of new designers, and the store is really something to see. I swear I could live there; it’s so special. A little further up, Otte features a great collection of clothing and fun accessories.

2 p.m. Head down to SoHo for two of my favorite hidden gems: Aedes De Venustas and MiN New York. These two gorgeous little jewel boxes stock a variety of fabulous perfumes, candles, soaps, etc.

6 p.m. Worn out from shopping? Take a break for viewing modern art at the MoMa, literally one of my favorite places in New York City. 8 p.m. When the MoMA closes, walk right across the street to a beautiful new hotel, Baccarat. Relax over a cocktail before you head out for the evening to a Broadway show. I recommend my friend Stephanie Kramer’s production, Hand to God. It was a 2015 Tony Awards nominee for Best Play.

IN STEP PHOTOS: COURTESY UNITED NUDE. DATE BOOK PHOTOS: COURTESY JILL HABER DESIGN GROUP.

Upper East Side power couple Jill and Jimmy Haber have lived in New York City their whole lives. He spent his career building ESquared Hospitality, the company behind the beloved BLT restaurant empire. She launched an eponymous line of highend handcrafted handbags in 2013, which then expanded into offerings featuring exotic snakeskins, haircalf and Lucite, mica and mirrored gussets. So, when it comes to eating well and living fashionably in New York City, these two have a few things to share. Here, Jill describes her ideal itinerary for a free weekend day spent about town. jillhaber.com

174 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_Scene.indd 174

7/30/15 6:30 PM

Be Unique, Buy Local. Century believes that style and service are personal and best provided by passionate local businesses. We are proud to be family owned and operated in Hickory, North Carolina since 1947. centuryfurniture.com/buylocal

THE QUINTESSENTIAL ADDRESS

This advertisement is not an offering where prohibited by law. The complete offering terms are in All images of the building and interiors are artists renderings. Any views shown are not necessarily

Elegantly Designed Boutique Building of Nine Residences in Carnegie Hill Full Floor, Duplex, and Triplex Residences

Schedule your personal tour of our on-site models Priced from $8.9 Million | 212-576-1030 Schedule an appointment today. Visit

1110PARKAVE.COM

an Offering Plan available from sponsor ďŹ le No. CD-140010. Photos are images only and should not be relied upon to conďŹ rm applicable features. those of the completed unit. Sponsor: 89 Park Avenue L.L.C. 75 Broad Street, Suite 2100, New York, NY 10004. Equal Housing Opportunity.

downright serenity.

Audio/Video Smart Home Camera/Surveillance Home Theater Lighting Control As the Mid-Atlanticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier audio, video and communications integration firm, Creative Systems provides home theater, multi-room music, home automation, lighting control systems and more. All of our systems are designed to take advantage of the latest technology while merging seamlessly with the needs and lifestyles of our clients.

creativesys.net | 610.450.6580

CALACATTA: Flooring & Cladding Countertop, Backsplash and Cabinetry: PULPIS (Classtone Collection) PULPIS: Panel Furniture designed by Muebles Doca (Classtone Collection)

www.neolith.com

Extraordinary Surface Interior and exterior applications: Flooring, Cladding, Countertops, Furniture. Resistant to stains, scratches, chemicals, extreme temperatures and UV exposure.

distributed by

Maximum format, minimum thickness, different finishes. More than 40 selections available. Design, Durability, Versatility, Sustainability.

28 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10010 - P: +1 212 964 0900 info@hgstones.com - www.hgstones.com

Water Mill. East End Building Co. is well along on a nearly 6,000 SF+/-, 8 bedroom home, on a beautiful acre overlooking hundreds of acres WN ZM[MZ^M \PI\ _QTT WÂ?MZ \PM KWUJQVI\QWV WN Ă&#x2026;VM KWV[\Z]K\QWV JMI]\QN]T Ă&#x2026;VQ[PM[ IVL JW]V\QN]T IUMVQ\QM[ <PM [KZMMVML XWZKP W^MZTWWS[ [\WVM patios and a heated Gunite pool with spa, all framed by a professional landscape package. A short drive takes you the villages of Southampton, Water Mill or Bridgehampton and their pristine ocean beaches. Exclusive. $4.995M WEB# 34643

Taking It To The Next Level In Water Mill Horse Country Water Mill. ) [MTTMZ WV \PM UW^M _Q\P IV IJ]VLIVKM WN [\aTM PI[ R][\ TQ[\ML PMZ JMLZWWU PWUM WV I OI\ML T][PTa TIVL[KIXML IKZM W^MZTWWSQVO I KMTMJZQ\a PWZ[M NIZU <PQ[ ;. ZM[QLMVKM WV TM^MT[ WN TQ^QVO [XIKM Ja .IZZMTT *]QTLQVO +WUXIVa ILLQ\QWVITTa WÂ?MZ[ XI\QW[ W^MZTWWSQVO \PM PMI\ML /]VQ\M XWWT [XI IVL KIJIVI 1N aW] IZM IV MY]M[\ZQIV JWIZL IVL ZQLM aW]Z PWZ[M[ R][\ VM`\ LWWZ I\ *ZQOP\ ;QLM .IZU WVM WN \PM newest and most state-of-the-art equestrian facilities in the Hamptons. A short drive South brings you to the villages of Bridgehampton, Water 5QTT IVL ;W]\PIUX\WV _Q\P \PMQZ WKMIV JMIKPM[ R][\ JMaWVL _PQTM ZML PW\ ;IO 0IZJWZ _Q\P Q\[ UIZQVI[ IVL KPQK ZM[\]ZIV\[ Q[ R][\ LW_V \PM road to the North. Exclusive. $4.995M WEB# 49600

/):A : ,M8-:;1) Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

U" d OLX(KWZKWZIV KWU

:MIT M[\I\M IOMV\[ I TQI\ML _Q\P <PM +WZKWZIV /ZW]X IZM QVLMXMVLMV\ KWV\ZIK\WZ [ITM[ I[[WKQI\M[ IVL IZM VW\ MUXTWaMM[ WN <PM +WZKWZIV /ZW]X -Y]IT 0W][QVO 7XXWZ\]VQ\a <PM +WZKWZIV /ZW]X Q[ I TQKMV[ML ZMIT M[\I\M JZWSMZ )TT QVNWZUI\QWV N]ZVQ[PML ZMOIZLQVO XZWXMZ\a NWZ [ITM WZ ZMV\ WZ ZMOIZLQVO Ă&#x2026;VIVKQVO Q[ NZWU [W]ZKM[ LMMUML ZMTQIJTM J]\ +WZKWZIV UISM[ VW _IZZIV\a WZ ZMXZM[MV\I\QWV I[ \W \PM IKK]ZIKa \PMZMWN )TT XZWXMZ\a QVNWZUI\QWV Q[ XZM[MV\ML []JRMK\ \W MZZWZ[ WUQ[[QWV[ XZQKM KPIVOM[ KPIVOML XZWXMZ\a KWVLQ\QWV[ IVL _Q\PLZI_IT WN \PM XZWXMZ\a NZWU \PM UIZSM\ _Q\PW]\ VW\QKM )TT LQUMV[QWV[ XZW^QLML IZM IXXZW`QUI\M <W WJ\IQV M`IK\ LQUMV[QWV[ +WZKWZIV IL^Q[M[ aW] \W PQZM I Y]ITQĂ&#x2026;ML IZKPQ\MK\ WZ MVOQVMMZ 5IQV ;\ZMM\ -I[\ 0IUX\WV 6A ! d !

Head Of Pond: Forever Views Reserved

W a Q X T I ; I J 8 a E

Spectacular Cobb Road Compound

Water Mill. Sequestered behind stone walls though a gated entry, a 12,000 SF+/-, 7 bedroom, 10 bath residence on three levels of living space, anchors a gated 2 acre compound with guest house in an estate setting. Completely transformed by James Michael Howard with exquisite new QV\MZQWZ[ \PZW]OPW]\ OZIVL [XIKM[ QVKT]LM IV QUXZM[[Q^M \_W [\WZa OZMI\ ZWWU _Q\P Ă&#x2026;ZMXTIKM NWZUIT LQVQVO ZWWU _Q\P _M\ JIZ MI\ QV KPMNÂź[ SQ\KPMV XZWNM[[QWVITTa MY]QXXML _Q\P Ă&#x2026;ZMXTIKM IVL IV ILRWQVQVO LMV _Q\P Ă&#x2026;ZMXTIKM <PM Ă&#x2026;Z[\ Ă&#x2020;WWZ UI[\MZ _Q\P Ă&#x2026;ZMXTIKM Q[ I]OUMV\ML Ja I [Q\\QVO ZWWU T]`]ZQW][ [XI JI\P IVL \_W _ITS QV KTW[M\[ ) [\IÂ? []Q\M IVL \_W XW_LMZ ZWWU[ KWUXTM\M \PM Ă&#x2026;Z[\ Ă&#x2020;WWZ =X[\IQZ[ TIZOM LMKS[ W^MZTWWSQVO \PM OZW]VL[ IZM [PIZML Ja I TIZOM O]M[\ UI[\MZ IVL ILLQ\QWVIT O]M[\ []Q\M[ ITT _Q\P J]QT\ QV KTW[M\[ IVL QVLQ^QL]IT KTQUI\M KWV\ZWT[ ) N]TTa Ă&#x2026;VQ[PML ;. TW_MZ TM^MT ILL[ ZMKZMI\QWVIT IZMI[ IVL [\IÂ? Y]IZ\MZ[ _PQTM I PMI\ML IVL \QTML KIZ OIZIOM PWTL[ ITT \PM \Wa[ )V MTM^I\WZ IKKM[[M[ ITT TM^MT[ IVL I +ZM[\ZWV [a[\MU KWV\ZWT[ UIRWZ [a[\MU[ ;\WVM XI\QW[ NIV W]\ \W RWQV \PM N\ /]VQ\M XWWT [XI XWWT PW][M []VSMV KW]Z\ _Q\P NW]V\IQV IVL JI[SM\JITT KW]Z\ IVL \QSQ _M\ JIZ ) JMLZWWU JI\P O]M[\ PW][M WÂ?MZ[ Q\[ W_V 2IK]bbQ _Q\P VMIZJa X]\\QVO OZMMV ;MK]ZQ\a KIUMZI[ OMVMZI\WZ 800 amp service and spectacular landscaping ensures the ultimate privacy and piece of mind. Spectacular in all respects, this estate deserves your attention today. Exclusive. $14.95M WEB# 34350

Southampton to Montauk...Sagaponack to Shelter Island The Hamptons for Buyers, Sellers, Renters & Investors

GARY R. DePERSIA

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker m:516.380.0538 | gdp@corcoran.com

bridgehampton oceanfront Elegantly renovated oceanfront residence with 225Õ of frontage, captivating and forever bay and ocean views Co-Exclusive $32,000,000 | 313DuneRoad.com

Terry Cohen Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Cell:

(631) 804-6100 | TCohen@Saunders.com

Saunders.com | HamptonsRealEstate.com /SaundersAssociates 2287

/SaundersRE

/HamptonsRealEstate

montauk highway, bridgehampton, new york

“ S a u n d e r s , A H i ghe r Fo rm o f Rea lty,” is registered in th e U.S . Pa tent a nd Tr a dem a r k Offic e. E qua l Housing O pportu nity.

Tresham Comfort Height toilet and Tresham pedestal sink in Cashmere Artifacts widespread faucet with column spout and swing lever handles ®

™

MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE AT Best Plumbing Tile & Stone Stamford, CT 203-487-5688

Best Plumbing Tile & Stone Yorktown Heights, NY 914-930-4342

General Plumbing Supply Edison, NJ 732-372-0081

General Plumbing Supply Matawan, NJ 732-520-2778

Green Art Plumbing Supply Southampton, NY 631-353-7631

Best Plumbing Tile & Stone Scarsdale, NY (914) 768-4564

Coastal Supply Group Staten Island, NY 844-278-2971

General Plumbing Supply Green Brook, NJ 732-733-4228

General Plumbing Supply Morris Plains, NJ 973-828-0055

Kitchen & Bath Gallery of Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY 844-278-3490

Best Plumbing Tile & Stone Somers, NY 914-352-5122

General Plumbing Supply Bayonne, NJ 201-903-1113

General Plumbing Supply Hawthorne, NJ 973-333-4042

General Plumbing Supply Orange, NJ 973-323-2077

Wallington Plumbing & Heating Supply Saddle Brook, NJ 201-345-1642

G E T I N S P I R E D AT I D E A S . K O H L E R . C O M

Waterware Kitchen & Bath Showroom Stamford, CT 203-663-3955

PROMOTION

THE DECORATION & DESIGN BUILDING REPRESENTS MORE THAN 3,000 LEADING MANUFACTURERS DEDICATED TO THE VERY BEST IN INTERIOR FURNISHINGS. THESE PURVEYORS, OFFERING THE BEST IN FINE FURNISHINGS, FABRICS AND LIGHTING EXEMPLIFY THE LEVEL OF QUALITY AND DESIGN FOR WHICH THE DDB IS KNOWN.

RUGIANO THROUGH NELLA VETRINA SUITE 816 · 646.415.9150

The Arianna dining chair designed by Carlo Colombo features refined matelassé stitching on the back and legs and handcrafted metal detailing to bestow the ultimate sophistication. Upholstered in Nella Vetrina’s luxurious Touch Suede with 3M Scotchgard treatment, which is resistant to oil and water and offered in more than 12 colors. Available through Nella Vetrina’s New York showroom. nellavetrina.com

CELEBRATING NELLA VETRINA LEATHER SHOWROOM SUITE 816 · 646.415.9150

Nella Vetrina launches its new to-thetrade leather showroom at the D&D Building, New York, Suite 816. Its all-Italian leather collection features an impressive 120 colors, along with shagreen leathers, suede with Scotchgard treatments and a stain-resistant, outdoor leather line, which can endure sun, snow and smog—an ideal multipurpose leather for contract, residential and hospitality projects. nellavetrina.com/leather

UPPER EAST SIDE · 979 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK

NY19_DDMustHaves_0728_sr.indd 1

7/28/15 3:31 PM

PROMOTION

OCHRE

SUITE 1109 路 212.414.4332 X310

COCO-MAT

SUITE 417 路 212.755.2627

COCO-MAT has proudly launched its trade showroom in the Decoration & Design Building. The collection is exquisitely handcrafted and effortlessly designed by nature to redefine perfect sleep. coco-mat.com

OCHRE presents the newest member to the Sable family of seating. The Sable barstool, designed with a metal frame and brass foot bar. The stool is clad in the finest Italian saddle leather with hand-sewn pinched seams and scalloped corner details. Available in nine unique hand-dyed colors, which include evocative sea tones and rich berry hues. Shown in Blackcurrant and Truffle. ochre.net

DESIGN AT THE D&D BESPOKE BY LUIGI GENTILE SUITE 1205 路 212.371.7107

Clean and simple midcentury modern lines, buttonless tufted tight back and lacquered plinth base make the Alderton sectional by Luigi Gentile the perfect choice for the urban modernist and the comfort-minded design connoisseur. bespokebylg.com

212.759.5408 路 DDBUILDING.COM

NY19_DDMustHaves_0728_sr.indd 2

7/28/15 3:36 PM

MILGARD NEW Essence Series® Wood Sliding Door Try our new CEU – Maximizing Design Potential of Patio Doors

SERENE

MODERN

SUBLIME

The Plunk Collection by Mar Silver

203.341.0413 | info@marsilver.com | marsilver.com

a rc h i te c t u re | i n t e r i o r | a r t | d e s i g n | o b j e c t s

sohoConcept, originated in Canada and began establishing distribution points in Toronto and New York, provides a ]HYPL[` VM JVSV\Y HUK TH[LYPHS VW[PVUZ H[ H VYKHISL WYPJLZ 0M `V\ Ä UK [OL THQVY Z[VYLZ SPZ[LK PUJVU]LUPLU[ WSLHZL contact us via contact-canada@sohoConcept.com or contact-usa@sohoConcept.com

G ar r e t t

Resilience Enjoy the look of rugged, aniline leather without the signs of daily wear. Resilience is Italian, full grain leather with a scratchresistant and anti-bacterial finish to withstand high traffic areas. Ten rich colors are available for immediate shipment.

Leather

Garrett Leather Showroom D&D Building | Suite 1107 979 Third Avenue

Order samples

212.588.1251 garrettleather.com

furniture â&#x20AC;˘ Decorations â&#x20AC;˘ gifts interior Design 33 north avenue norwalk ct www.axelinteriors.com

Extraordinary objects for everyday living

exceptional residential landscapes

laurelrock.com

YEAR

WWW.DEKTON.COM

RAFA NADAL

DEKTON. UNLIMITED. INDOOR & OUTDOOR SURFACES

To be the best you have to play without limits while outplaying the competition. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why DEKTON is for those who strive for the best of the best. It is the clear option for indoor and outdoor spaces, including kitchens, flooring and walls. DEKTON offers unprecedented performance by being stain, scratch, scorch, and UV resistant. Availabe in large format slabs - allows for integrated design.

DEKTON IS UNLIMITED

COLOR SHOWN: COUNTERTOPS & FIREPLACE AURA FLOORING ZENITH

RAN

MARKET

COM_LXSO15_163

Fallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freshest picks of wallcoverings, accents and furnishings are lending a new meaning to the details that define a home. PRODUCED BY MIMI FAUCETT + CARA GIBBS

CH_LX32_MarketOpenerV2.indd 163

7/10/15 5:47 PM

COM_LXSO15_164

MARKET / MATERIAL

PAPER TRAIL From left to right: Large Hixmore Triangles / De Gournay / degournay.com. Peacock Garden 311743 / Jaipur Collection / Zoffany / zoffany.com. Golden Piano by Jennifer Shorto / Harbinger / harbingerla.com. Jungle Life Bicolore in Col. M04 / HermĂ¨s / homefabricshermes.dedar.it. Gold Circles by Jennifer Shorto / Harbinger / harbingerla.com. Willow in Celeste by Rachel & Nick Cope / Calico / calicowallpaper.com. Jungle Life Multicolore in Col. M01 / HermĂ¨s / homefabricshermes.dedar.com. Opposite page: Tropicana in Metallic Silver and Lemon by Matthew Williamson / Osborne & Little / osborneandlittle.com.

COM_LX3_Material_164-170.indd 164

7/8/15 6:20 PM

WALLCOVERINGS

ROLL CALL ARTISTRY MAKES ITS WAY TO THE FOREFRONT THIS FALL AS FASHIONABLE PAPERS EXPRESS INTRICATE PATTERNS AND RICH COLORWAYS. STYLED BY CARA GIBBS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOANNA MCCLURE

COM_LX3_Material_164-170.indd 165

7/8/15 6:20 PM

COM_LXSO15_166

MARKET / MATERIAL

PAPER PUSHER Clockwise from top: R033 Rockface / Fromental / fromental.co.uk. Bamboo Reverse in Black and Gold / Jonathan Adler / jonathanadler.com. Florence in Lapis / Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Schumacher / fschumacher.com. Unit in 92051 / Galena Collection / Arte / arte-international.com. Banana Leaf in Veridian / Krane by Sharon Lee / Harbinger / harbingerla.com. Rampli Metallic / Wolfum / wolfum.com.

COM_LX3_Material_164-170.indd 166

7/9/15 6:45 PM

HORIZONTAL MEETS VERTICAL

PÂ´7350 Discover the fascination of a kitchen which stands for what has characterised Poggenpohl and Porsche Design Studio over many years: concentration on the overall line.

www.poggenpohl.com

COM_LXSO15_168

MARKET / MATERIAL

PAPER VIEW Counterclockwise from top left: Blostma in BP 5206 / Farrow & Ball / us.farrow-ball.com. Iris Indigo Shibori by A-Street Prints / Kismet Collection / Brewster Home Fashions / brewsterwallcovering.com. Ballets Russes on Metallic White / Voutsa / voutsa.com. Nekkar 004 / Trove / troveline.com. Elikonos / Cosmos Collection / Sarkos / sarkos.nyc. Illusion W01022/03 / Temple of Dawn Collection / Jim Thompson Fabrics / jimthompsonfabrics.com.

COM_LX3_Material_164-170.indd 168

7/8/15 6:20 PM

The Lobby Swivel Chair

lisataylordesigns.com

COM_LXSO15_170

MARKET / MATERIAL

PAPER WEIGHT Clockwise from far left: Shanghai Garden in Fuchsia / Shanghai Garden Collection / Designers Guild / designersguild.com. Taza Cork in Light Grey / Natural Resource Vol. 2 Collection / Thibaut / thibautdesign.com. Korinthian Sea / Cosmos Collection / Sarkos / sarkos.nyc. Cubism / Palace Collection by Nicolette Mayer / nicolettemayer.com. Zen Washi 1922 in Incense / Washi Walls Collection / Phillip Jeffries / phillipjeffries.com.

COM_LX3_Material_164-170.indd 170

7/8/15 6:20 PM

PHOTO: WORLDS AWAY / jdouglas

YOUR NEW HOME PRODUCT DESTINATION

Discover AmericasMart, the leading home furnishings marketplace, where global design trends and buying opportunities await you in one convenient destination. To the trade. Visit your complete home destination this January. The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market ® Showrooms: January 12–19, 2016 Temporaries: January 14–18, 2016 Design-Led Showrooms Open Year Round Monday–Friday

•

10 a.m.– 4 p.m.

AmericasMart.com 800.ATL.MART

MAD E FO R LIVI N G

L ACANTINADOORS.COM

FOLD | SLIDE | SWING

O P E N S PAC E S 速

COM_LXSO15_174

MARKET / TREND

MAN'S WORLD

THIS FALL, WE'RE BORROWING INSPIRATION FROM THE BOYS— TURNING TO FOUR INCREDIBLY FASHIONABLE (AND DISTINCT) INTERIOR DESIGNERS FOR OUR STYLE CUES. WRITTEN BY CARA GIBBS

BARRY DIXON

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.

COM_LX3_Trend_174-180.indd 174

PORTRAIT: KEVIN ALLEN.

DUE SOUTH

7/10/15 3:36 PM

HANDCAST BRONZE |

ro c ky m ountai nhard ware.co m

L E F T TO R I G H T: S H I F T G R I P BY T E D B O E R N E R , F L U T E BY T H E R O G E R T H O M A S C O L L E C T I O N C A B I N E T P U L L S A N D D O O R H A R DWA R E

COM_LXSO15_176

MARKET / TREND 2

NATHAN TURNER

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.

COM_LX3_Trend_174-180.indd 176

PORTRAIT: BETH COLLER.

BLUE PERIOD

7/10/15 3:36 PM

We Make

ELECTRIC ...Too.

bevolo.com • (504) 522-9485 • 521 Conti • 318 Royal • French Quarter • New Orleans

COM_LXSO15_178

MARKET / TREND

2 1

KEN FULK

GILDED AGE

7 8

Personal style: Classic but diverse. Signature look: I suppose I’m known for my bow ties, but one day I may wear a runway piece from Dior Homme and the next a tailored Savile Row three-piece suit. Regardless, I tend to “dress up” everyday. Closet staple: Vintage tails from the 1920s. I found them at a consignment store and they didn’t need so much as a stich of alterations—it was as if they had been tailored just for me. Recent design score: An extraordinarily beautiful seascape painting entitled End of the Road—Provincetown 1948; it was a birthday gift to myself. Fashion mantra: Menswear is the new forefront of fashion. Never too many… Cufflinks! I have hundreds. Can’t live without… My custommade croc wingtips. Guilty pleasure: Cashmere. Luxury is… The individual craftsman who has literally made something for you with his or her own hands; it is the single greatest indication of true luxury. Whether it’s a bespoke suit, custom-fitted shoes, a made-tomeasure shirt or a silk-covered sofa, having something made solely for you by a craftsperson is the greatest of luxuries.

1. Melange Chair / $5,500 / kellywearstler.com. 2. Astral Agnes 1-12 Bulb / $7,500 / lindseyadelman.com. 3. Jake and Elwood Occasional Tables / $1,578 and $4,125 / selva.com. 4. Green Pond Feather Bow Tie / $185 / brackishbowties.com. 5. Hand-Painted Credenza / $9,800 / jeffmartinjoinery.ca. 6. Form Bowls Tall Large Copper / $210 for set of five / tomdixon.net. 7. Tribar Mirror / $1,275 / bowernyc.com. 8. DF 35 Hand Lever Handles in Antique Silver / Price available upon request / charlesedwards.com.

COM_LX3_Trend_174-180.indd 178

PORTRAIT: CHAD RILEY.

7/10/15 3:36 PM

TUFENKIANCARPETS.COM TUFENKIAN SHOWROOMS AND DEALERS:

NEW YORK

LOS ANGELES

AZ SCOTTSDALE: DAVID E. ADLER AZ TUSCON: ASIAN TRADE RUG COMPANY CA MENLO PARK: THE ORIENTAL CARPET CA PALM SPRINGS: PRESTIGE RUGS CA SAN DIEGO: OUTRAGEOUS RUGS

CHICAGO

LONDON

CA SAN FRANCISCO: FLOORDESIGN CO DENVER: FLOOR COVERINGS BY CPA CT COS COB: APADANA FINE RUGS FL WINTER PARK: CARPET SOURCE OF WINTER PARK MA NATICK/BOSTON: DOVER RUG AND HOME

DALLAS

MA NEWBURYPORT: CEBULA DESIGN INC. MT BIG SKY: FERCHO & ELLIOTT OH CLEVELAND: R.W. SHEA & CO. OH COLUMBUS: K.A. MENENDIAN OK OKLAHOMA CITY: DESIGNER RUGS

PORTLAND

SAN FRANCISCO

TX AUSTIN: ORIENTAL RUG GALLERY OF TEXAS TX DALLAS: RUG STUDIO TX HOUSTON: ORIENTAL RUG GALLERY OF TEXAS TX HOUSTON: POSTMODERN TRADITIONS WA BELLEVUE: ANDONIAN RUGS

COM_LXSO15_180

MARKET / TREND 3

2 4 5

BRAD FORD

1. Otis Flat on Belly Handmade Rug / Priced from $485 / houseofrym.com. 2. Kastrup Backpack / $525 / wantessentiels.com. 3. Ring Dish in Charcoal Swirl with Gold / Price available upon request / suiteonestudio.com. 4. L1898-00 Leather Ottoman / Price available upon request / leeindustries.com. 5. British Invasion Pillow in Luggage and Denim Pillow in Blue / $665 each / lancewovens.com. 6. Cannes Crystal Table Lamp / $1,470 / aerin.com. 7. Olivera Chaise Lounge / $23,500 / kgblnyc.com.

COM_LX3_Trend_174-180.indd 180

Personal style: Earthy and fairly laid-back. Signature look: I always feel most comfortable in blue jeans, leather boots and a button-down work shirt. Closet staple: I have an old Double Ralph Lauren snap shirt that’s perfectly worn, super soft and incredibly comfortable. Recent fashion score: A handmade pair of Italian leather boots from Fiorentini + Baker. Interior philosophy: Modern with a warm soul; I love rooms that are very edited and straightforward but thoughtfully designed. Design mantra: Authenticity is the new American Dream. Splurge-worthy: I recently indulged in a beautiful wood turning by artist Joshua Vogel. Source of inspiration: The Scandinavian culture consistently strives for elegant simplicity and timeless style, and I’d like to think I do the same in my interiors. Never too many… Wood bowls—no two are ever exactly alike. Can’t live without… My Maldon sea salt. Guilty pleasure: A Friday night double feature at the local theater. Luxury is… Less about privilege and more about experience and awareness: being mindful of a beautiful sunset, sipping a good bourbon, enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal, having time off and sleeping in.

PORTRAIT: RENÉ CERVANTES.

CABIN FEVER

7/10/15 3:36 PM

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

Since 1912, M.S. Rau Antiques has specialized in the world’s finest art, antiques and jewelry.

Timeless Silver Masterpieces

Paul Storr Silver Soup Tureen This Regency silver tureen by Paul Storr is a remarkable example of Neoclassical silver by one of England’s most celebrated silversmiths. He is best known for his incomparable craftsmanship and incredible attention to detail, both of which are evident in this exceptional piece. With his legacy of Neoclassical artistry, Paul Storr continues to be one of history’s most important and highly collected artisans. During his time, his work was in high demand by the most affluent members of society, including members of the British Royal Family, and pieces by Storr remain among the most coveted silverware today. Hallmarked London, 1820. 15”w x 101/4”d x 113/8”h. #30-2508

Antiques • Fine Art • Jewelry 630 Royal Street, New Orleans • 888-268-0798 • rauantiques.com 15MSRA058-04-128414-2

PROMOTION

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN AT ICFF

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW CARASELLA

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.

ICECONCRETE

YOUR LIFE, EXTRAORDINARY The new Concrete Colors of Quartz explore an industrial and urban aesthetic to transform daily worktops into extraordinary surfaces. New York Collection by COMPAC. The beginning of a great story.

COMPAC MIAMI T: 305 406 3600 info@compac.us COMPAC ORLANDO T: 407 299 2682 orlando@compac.us COMPAC NY T: 908 685 5811 newyork@compac.us NORTH AMERICA DISTRIBUTORS CALIFORNIA Gramar GEORGIA Stone Center NEW JERSEY Earth Stone VIRGINIA Arc Stone MONTREAL Marbellous TORONTO Interstone ILLINOIS · MICHIGAN · MISSOURI · NEBRASKA · OHIO · WISCONSIN UGM

compac.us compac.es

CO M _ L XSO15 _ 18 6

MARKET / SPOTLIGHT

CHECK MATE

COM_LX3_Spotlight_186-192.indd 186

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.

7/10/15 3:00 PM

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

AMY MELLEN

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.

COM_LX3_Spotlight_186-192.indd 187

7/10/15 3:00 PM

CO M _ L XSO15 _ 18 8

MARKET / SPOTLIGHT

CHARLIE COSBY HEAD OF CREATIVE FARROW & BALL

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.

COM_LX3_Spotlight_186-192.indd 188

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.

7/10/15 3:00 PM

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.

COM_LX3_Spotlight_186-192.indd 189

7/10/15 3:00 PM

CO M _ L XSO15 _ 19 0

MARKET / SPOTLIGHT

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.

DEBORAH LLOYD PRESIDENT AND CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER KATE SPADE NEW YORK

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.

COM_LX3_Spotlight_186-192.indd 190

7/10/15 3:00 PM

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.

COM_LX3_Spotlight_186-192.indd 191

ANDREW MANDELL

DECORATIVE HOME VP/DMM BERGDORF GOODMAN

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.

7/10/15 3:00 PM

CO M _ L XSO15 _ 19 2

MARKET / SPOTLIGHT

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.

COM_LX3_Spotlight_186-192.indd 192

7/10/15 3:00 PM

Monumental CHIPPENDALE

Chippendale-Style Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase This magnificent and monumental library bookcase is classic Chippendale in both design and craftsmanship. Based on an almost identical cabinet from Thomas Chippendale’s masterwork, The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker’s Director, 1761, this bookcase displays all of the aesthetic hallmarks of Chippendale’s design. The case is crafted of the finest Cuban mahogany and reaches a height of over nine feet and a length of over fourteen feet. Circa 1875. #29-9965

Antiques • Fine Art • Jewelry 630 Royal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana • 888-268-0798 • rauantiques.com

M.S. Rau Antiques only offers original one-of-a-kind pieces, backed by our 125% Guarantee. Visit rauantiques.com 15MSRA057-04-128414-1

FURNITUREBYLEE.COM

MADE IN THE USA

800.892.7150

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE MARK OF THE MAKER

CRAFTSMANSHIP

IN THE 21 CENTURY ST

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.

NAT26_MarkOfTheMaker_0714_sr.indd 1

7/15/15 10:52 AM

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE MARK OF THE MAKER

SUN VALLEY BRONZE

“

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

”

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.

NAT26_MarkOfTheMaker_0714_sr.indd 2

7/15/15 10:53 AM

Fine Solid Bronze Architectural Hardware 866.788.3631

â&#x20AC;˘

www.sunvalleybronze.com

Made in the U.S.A.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE MARK OF THE MAKER

SAMAD

“

There are no shortcuts when it comes to quality.

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.”

”

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.

NAT26_MarkOfTheMaker_0714_sr.indd 4

7/15/15 10:55 AM

Perception Silver-Lilac from the Transcendence Wool & Silk Rug Collection

www.samad.com

888.726.2393 THE WORLD’S FINEST DECORATIVE RUGS

United States-East Rutherford, NJ Tel: 201 372 0909 • Great Britain-London, England Tel: 020 8800 4406 © All designs copyright Samad Brothers, Inc.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE MARK OF THE MAKER

HUBBARDTON FORGE 1

“

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

”

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.

NAT26_MarkOfTheMaker_0714_sr.indd 6

7/15/15 10:56 AM

Cityscape LED Pendant in Soft Gold

Designers and Makers of Fine Hand-Crafted Lighting • Castleton, Vermont USA 800-826-4766 • luxe@vtforge.com • hubbardtonforge.com

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE MARK OF THE MAKER

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.”

“

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

”

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.

NAT26_MarkOfTheMaker_0714_sr.indd 8

7/15/15 10:57 AM

IF YOU KNOW A TRUFFLE GUY IN FRANCE, YOU’RE A DACOR CHEF. Dacor is built for the world’s most demanding chefs. And you, mon petit chou, are exactly the breed of culinary enthusiast Dacor appliances are designed to please. For three generations, we’ve worked tirelessly to equip the passionate chef with precise, undeniably gorgeous cooking appliances. Complete your dream kitchen with a free Dishwasher, Microwave, Ventilation System or Instant Savings with our Go For GOLD offer, for a limited time. Learn more at www.dacor.com/GoForGold

MADE IN U.S.A.

dacor.com

Te s te d a n d re c o m m e n d e d by t h e m a s te r c h ef s o f L e C o rd o n B l e u ®

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE MARK OF THE MAKER

BAUSMAN & COMPANY

3 4

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.

“

We prefer the human touch and the ability to make lastminute enhancements when creative inspirations occur.

”

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.

NAT26_MarkOfTheMaker_0714_sr.indd 10

7/15/15 11:00 AM

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

NAT26_MarkOfTheMaker_0714_sr.indd 11

7/15/15 11:01 AM

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE MARK OF THE MAKER

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.”

“

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.

Our products are handcrafted by an average of 30 people throughout the manufacturing process. 2

NAT26_MarkOfTheMaker_0714_sr.indd 12

”

7/15/15 11:03 AM

OWN IT.

™

CHECK OUT OUR NEW

POCKET DOOR LOCKS BALD WIN H ARD WARE.C OM

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE MARK OF THE MAKER

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.”

TROY’S MITCHEL FIELD LED PENDANT.

“

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.

”

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.

Coolidge’s hive motif possesses a sense of fluidity and grace. Brass strands fused into the glass create a bubbled effect that glows with warmth once illuminated.

HUDSON VALLEY LIGHTING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THESE FINE LIGHTING RETAILERS BLACKMAN BOHEMIA, NY (631) 567-1551 HICKSVILLE, NY (516) 931-6144 HUNTINGTON STATION, NY (631) 760-2050 MANHATTAN, NY (212) 337-1000 SOUTHAMPTON, NY (631) 283-1500 WWW.BLACKMAN.COM • CAPITOL LIGHTING EAST HANOVER, NJ (973) 887-8600 EATONTOWN, NJ (732) 542-9311 GREEN BROOK, NJ (732) 926-1115 PARAMUS, NJ (201) 843-5353 WWW.1800LIGHTING.COM • ELEMENTS DISTINCTIVE LIGHTING & HOME FURNISHINGS CARLE PLACE, NY (516) 747-4748 WWW.ELEMENTSATHOME.COM • GRACIOUS HOME MANHATTAN (EAST SIDE), NY (212) 517-6300 MANHATTAN (WEST SIDE), NY (212) 231-7800 WWW.GRACIOUSHOME.COM HI-LIGHT YONKERS, NY (914) 779-6628 WWW.HILIGHT.COM • KLAFF’S SOUTH NORWALK, CT (203) 866-1603 DANBURY, CT (203) 792-3903 SCARSDALE, NY (914) 740-1800 WWW.KLAFFS.COM • LIGHTING BY GREGORY MANHATTAN, NY (212) 226-1276 WWW.LIGHTINGBYGREGORY.COM LIGHTING PALACE BROOKLYN, NY (718) 252-7722 WWW.LIGHTINGPALACENEWYORK.COM • LITES PLUS NANUET, NY (845) 215-9903 WWW.LITESPLUSONLINE.COM METROPOLITAN LIGHTING MANHATTAN, NY (212) 545-0032 WWW.METROPOLITANLIGHTING.DESIGNCENTERSEARCH.COM • N & S ELECTRIC SUPPLY HUNTINGTON STATION, NY (800) 281-1692 WWW.NSELECTRICSUPPLY.COM • SUFFOLK DESIGNER LIGHTING SOUTHAMPTON, NY (631) 283-4800 WWW.SUFFOLKDESIGNERLIGHTING.COM THE LIGHTING GALLERY HUNTINGTON STATION, NY (631) 271-7700 WWW.THELIGHTING-GALLERY.COM COOLIDGE 3214-PN POLISHED NICKEL CHANDELIER

WWW.HUDSONVALLEYLIGHTING.COM

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE MARK OF THE MAKER

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.”

“

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.

”

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).

margecarson.com

IT’S

ALL

THE

DETAILS.

THE LOOK

NY_LX19_255

The luxury forecast calls for imaginative spaces, artisanal goods and the blueprint to a truly custom experience. PRODUCED BY BRIELLE M. FERREIRA + HANNAH TOLES

CH_LX32_TheLookOpenerV2.indd 255

7/30/15 1:40 PM

NY_LX19_256

THE LOOK / KITCHEN + BATH

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

256 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

TheLook_Kitchen+Bath.indd 256

7/30/15 1:39 PM

NY_LX19_257

KITCHEN PHOTO: LINCOLN BARBOUR. HEADSHOT: ANAIS BENOUDIZ.

KITCHEN + BATH

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.

THE MIDAS TOUCH ANDEE HESS

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.

TheLook_Kitchen+Bath.indd 257

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.

7/30/15 1:39 PM

NY_LX19_258

THE LOOK / KITCHEN + BATH

AHEAD OF THE

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

CARVE

A BIT OF BUBBLY GROHE BLUE

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

KITCHEN PHOTO: FRANCIS DZIKOWSKI.

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

FEEL THE HEAT

AGA DUAL CONTROL

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

258 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

TheLook_Kitchen+Bath.indd 258

7/30/15 1:39 PM

MODERN INNOVATIVE COMPELLING INSPIRING DISTINCTIVE

232 SOUND BEACH AVENUE, OLD GREENWICH, CT 06870 203.527.0020

CHUCKWHEELOCK.COM

NY_LX19_260

THE LOOK / KITCHEN + BATH

LUCK OF THE DRAW

LOOKING SHARP

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

DIAMOND FREESTAND

DIPPING IN

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

OUTSIDE OF THE

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

BOX

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

260 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

TheLook_Kitchen+Bath.indd 260

7/30/15 1:39 PM

EXPERIENCE

Neolith Calacatta / Beton

the endless possibilities of natural, engineered and semi‑precious stone at our showrooms or online at hgstones.com

800.216.0670 / /hgstones

Calacatta Amadeus

MANHATTAN 212.964.0900 28 W. 25th Street New York, NY 10010

Calacatta Marble

BROOKLYN

LONG ISLAND

718.383.6708 272 Johnson Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11206

631.300.0004 65 Davids Dr. Hauppauge, NY 11788

NY_LX19_262

LOOKING GLASS

PHOTO: ERIC ESPADA. STYLING: BRIELLE M. FERREIRA.

THE LOOK / KITCHEN + BATH

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.

TheLook_Kitchen+Bath.indd 262

7/30/15 1:39 PM

NY_LX19_263

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN / 263

TheLook_Kitchen+Bath.indd 263

7/30/15 1:39 PM

DON’T KNOCK ON WOOD, BET ON CONCRETE. T h is is n ot wood. T he B O R E AL IS ou td oor slab colle ction by T e ch o-B loc offe r s a l l the s t re ng t h and du r ability of mode r n T e ch o-B loc con cr e te pr oducts w i t ho ut t he high le ve l of main te n an ce r e qu ir e d for n atu r al woo d. De s i g n, art and s cie n ce came toge th e r to cr e ate th e e ve r las tin g B OR EALI S.

TH E BE AUTY O F W O O D, SET IN STO NE .

REDEFINING LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS FREE DESIGN CATALOGUE

techo-bloc.com • 1 877-832-4625

NY_LX19_266

THE LOOK / SPACEX3

COLOR THEORY

LADY’S OFFICE IN THIS DYNAMIC WESTPORT HOME, DESIGNER LYNNE SCALO FASHIONS A NEW DEFINITION OF SEASIDE SUBURBAN LIVING.

This space isn’t what I would typically expect from a home near the coast. Did the location influence you at all? The location and environment always play a hand in the design of a space. Often times, people want to live in a home that seems like it would be in a different location and it just doesn’t work. The lighting and subtle color changes throughout the seasons are always drastically different from place to place. Here in Connecticut, I find the way light streams into spaces curates a certain energy and authenticity. There are no rules about designing in a certain way; as long as you pay homage to the surroundings.

The art is so vibrant and visual. I always select art based on the initial visceral response it gives. The client and I selected this piece for the energy it expelled. I’m over mass production and have been really into authentic, handmade items lately. I want pieces to have true meaning, such as the emotional meaning this art gave to the client and to myself. Art / Amy Simon Fine Art, LLC / amysimonfineart.com. Cortes Desk / Julian Chichester / julianchichester.com. Interior Design / Lynne Scalo / Lynne Scalo Design / lynnescalo.com. Rug / New Moon / newmoonrugs.com.

SPACE

PHOTO: PHILLIP ENNIS.

The furniture really pops against the traditional framework of the space. Is there a science to this diverse mix? When it comes to choosing varying styles of furniture for a space, it’s not so much a science as it is an art. Any well-designed, quality piece is going to remain a classic and always stay relevant, whether it’s a klismos chair or an Artichoke lamp. With that said, I chose the desk for its superior craftsmanship, layering it upon a handknotted rug from Nepal. The chairs are vintage finds that I covered in a cheery hue from my own line of fabric.

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

266 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_SpaceX3.indd 266

7/30/15 6:48 PM

NY_LX19_268

PHOTO: ART GRAY.

THE LOOK / SPACEX3

PLUM ASSIGNMENT GREAT ROOM

THE SKILLED DESIGN TEAM OF MATTHEW WHITE AND FRANK WEBB EVOKE SOPHISTICATION AND A TRUE SENSE OF PLACE IN THIS MANHATTAN APARTMENT.

How did you create spatial distinction in this great room? As with any design, it all boils down to how the client lives on a daily basis. As a couple, they enjoy dining at the kitchen counter and would sometimes take meals in the separate media room. For this reason, we didn’t dedicate fixed space to a formal dining area. Instead, to preserve space and still permit larger-scale entertaining, we designed a convertible console/ dining table, which abuts the back of the sofa. Doing so enabled a more open flow within the space.

How did your design process unfold from there? The space needed impact, but it also needed to be comfortable since it serves many purposes. Once we settled on a logical furniture plan, the welcome challenge was to find special objects to define and transform it. We felt the need for powerful anchors on either end of the room, and we found this unusual, carvedwood sculpture. Beneath it, we designed a long sofa to visually widen the room, upholstering it in pet-tested and “approved” fabric.

Aside from the punch of color the sofas give, why did you go with a more subdued palette? In general, we kept the color fairly neutral and tonal, even the purple sofa is a softer plummy hue, to contribute to a lighter, airier feel. For other more intimate spaces, such as a windowless media room, we used rich, warm color to enhance the cocooning effect. When it comes to choosing a simpler palette, it must have movement; variety of texture, pattern, scale and line are all necessary to maintain life in the design.

Carved-Wood Panel / Mark Jager Antiques / industrial-antiques.com. Custom Convertible Console/Dining Table and Sofa Design / White Webb, LLC / whitewebb.com. Interior Design / Matthew White and Frank Webb / White Webb, LLC / whitewebb.com. Vintage Amoeba Coffee Table / T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb / blackmancruz.com. Vintage French Swing-Arm Lamps / Gênet et Michon / pascalboyergallery.com. Wool Rug / Decorative Carpets Inc / decorativecarpets.com. 268 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_SpaceX3.indd 268

7/30/15 7:01 PM

SNAIDERO USA LIVING UNVEILS THE SMANIA COLLECTION

Snaidero USA New York - 150 East 58th St., 8th Floor New York, NY 10155 - (917) 242-1159 smania-usa.com

NY_LX19_270

HISTORY REIMAGINED DINING ROOM

PHOTO: BRUCE BUCK.

THE LOOK / SPACEX3

DESIGNER JENNIFER HANLIN CELEBRATES AN APARTMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HISTORICAL DETAILS, URGING ONE TO LINGER LONG AFTER DINNER AND RELISH THE CENTRAL PARK VIEWS.

The attention to detail is bar none. Existing architectural context always sparks a conversation. Situated in The Langham building, the shell of the apartment came with so many architectural details that a response to them was inevitable. For example, I was immediately drawn to the crown molding, with its intricate leaf pattern, and chose a Fornasetti wallpaper to draw attention to this existing detail. The juxtaposition of streamlined furnishings against the historical shell of this apartment is so impactful. While my design work is often categorized as modern, I love the opportunity to pair modern design within a historical context, or vice versa. In this room, cream-colored modern furniture allows the dark, intricate woodwork to pop. I had the luxury of picking the best from my clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s furniture collection and then adding to it or restoring it. For instance, the lighting on the underside of the dining table had not worked for years and we were able to restore it to its former glory. Many may think parquet floors have gone out of style, but this space proves that wrong. Every room in this apartment has a different floor pattern that I chose to preserve and highlight. Here, the original floor had a high-gloss finish that had yellowed over time. We hand-sanded the top layer and added a water-based matte finish that draws out the natural colors, giving the floor a muted, modern tone and texture. Chiavi Segrete Wallpaper / Fornasetti II for Cole & Son / cole-and-son.com. Construction / Manocherian Brothers / 212.355.4900. Furniture Restoration and Upholstery / DF Conservation / dfconservation.com. Interior Design / Jennifer Hanlin / Hanlin Design / hanlindesign.com. Ola Fly Suspension Lamp / Karboxx / lepereinc.com.

270 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_SpaceX3.indd 270

7/30/15 6:49 PM

WA L LY F I N D L AY G A L L E R I E S

Henrik Simonsen recent works - on view now

WFG© 135297

WA L LY F I N D L AY G A L L E R I E S 124 EAST 57TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10022 • T: (212) 421 5390 F: (212) 838 2460 165 WORTH AVENUE, PALM BEACH, FL 33480 • T: (561) 655 2090 F: (561) 655 1493 WWW.WALLYFINDLAY.COM

Elegance in Hardware has been established to offer the New York market a new, fresh experience in decorative hardware. At Elegance, our experienced sales staff will cater to your every need. Our sales professionals have over 40 years of experience in the hardware industry, and we have partnered with the highest quality manufacturers to truly offer an elegant experience in hardware. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a seasoned contractor, designer, or homeowner, our knowledgeable staff will get you your hardware needs. P: 646-922-8707 | 860 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10065 (Between 64th & 65th Street) | eleganceinhardware.com

P l a t

More than just hardware, Hamilton Sinkler provides jewelry for the home!

Elegance in Hardware is proud to partner with Hamilton Sinkler Pleasing to the eye and welcoming to the touch, the Hamilton Sinkler architectural hardware collections are designed to complement a lifestyle of grace and ease. These collections offer a refined finishing touch to elegant homes and luxury hospitality environments, yet they are far more than mere embellishment. Crafted to last a lifetime, and designed to harmonize with fine furnishings, fabrics and finishes, they become part of the total experience of a home.

There is luxury for the sake of luxury, and then there is luxury for the sake of living. One is excessive, the other essential. At EXCEL BUILDERS & RENOVATORS INC. we embrace the idea of essential luxury. Using only the finest materials and time-honored methods, we construct living spaces and working spaces that serve our clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; essential needs. Once you have lived or worked in an Excel space you will ask yourself how you lived without it . . . ESSENTIAL, LUXURY.

718 . 6 2 4 . 5 3 0 0 Âˇ E X C E L B U I L D S . C O M

PROMOTION

This fall, Luxe Interiors + Design will take over the historic Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills to present Maison de Luxe Designer Show House. In keeping with the glamour and sophistication of this treasured estate, 24 talented designers from across the country will transform the interiors behind this classic façade and bring their creative visions to life.

NOVEMBER 7-22, 2015 BEVERLY HILLS, CA VISIT WWW.BEVERLYHILLS.ORG/MAISONDELUXE TO PURCHASE TICKETS NOW LUXESOURCE.COM/GREYSTONE SPONSORED BY

THE LOOK / THE REPORT

PHOTO: COURTESY ZAGATO.

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

COM_LX32_TheReport_234-241.indd 234

7/14/15 12:00 PM

Report THE

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.

COM_LX32_TheReport_234-241.indd 235

7/14/15 12:00 PM

THE LOOK / THE REPORT

ART

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.

THIS PAGE: STATE OF ART PHOTOS: COURTESY SOTHEBY’S. OPPOSITE: HIGH SPEED PHOTO: COURTESY ZAGATO. BREAK THE MOLD PHOTO: COURTESY CARPENTERS WORKSHOP GALLERY.

STATE OF

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.

COM_LX32_TheReport_234-241.indd 236

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

7/14/15 11:55 AM

HIGH SPEED

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

3 THE MOLD BREAK

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

COM_LX32_TheReport_234-241.indd 237

7/14/15 12:01 PM

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

5 HONOR

THIS PAGE: MATERIAL MAGIC PHOTO: COURTESY MATERIAL CONNEXION. GUEST OF HONOR PHOTO: COURTESY NOBLE HOUSE. OPPOSITE: LONDON CALLING PHOTOS: COURTESY VERTU. PLAYING BALL PHOTO: HANNAH THOMSON PHOTOGRAPHY.

THE LOOK / THE REPORT

GUEST OF

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

COM_LX32_TheReport_234-241.indd 238

7/14/15 12:03 PM

LONDON CALLING

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

7 BALL

PLAYING

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

COM_LX32_TheReport_234-241.indd 239

7/14/15 12:03 PM

THE LOOK / THE REPORT

THIS PAGE: CROWN JEWEL PHOTOS: COURTESY MONIQUE PEAN. BY THE YARD PHOTO: COURTESY DONGHIA. OPPOSITE: BUILT ENVIRONMENT PHOTO: CASEY DUNN, COURTESY LAKE FLATO.

CROWN

JEWEL

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

COM_LX32_TheReport_234-241.indd 240

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

7/14/15 12:45 PM

NY_LX19_289

COM_LX32_TheReport_234-241.indd 289

BUILT

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

7/30/15 1:41 PM

Would you ever consider investing in an automobile without a test drive? Then why purchase high-performance appliances without first testing them? Try the intensity and speed of a Wolf gas broiler. Experience the Wolf Convection Steam Oven cooking a dozen eggs in the carton, rejuvenating leftovers and taking a meal from freezer to table in 30 minutes. Witness the power of Wolf induction cooking. You can see and use more models of Sub-Zero and Wolf here than anywhere in New England. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never drive anything else after this test drive. Incomparable.

Visit us online, stop by to browse or call today to arrange a test drive. Milford, MA & South Norwalk, CT s 800-845-8247 s wolftestdrive.com

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

FRESH DESIGNS+ THE WELL-DESIGNED KITCHEN AND BATH

NEW PERSPECTIVES Excitement is permeating the kitchen and bath industry—just talk to an expert, and you’ll feel it too. Materials, both new and centuries old, are transcending the ordinary, even the “high-end” rubric; instead, they are interesting, they evoke warmth—they tell a story. The key words are no longer form and function but rather, beauty and technology. Together, these two formerly opposite elements create intimate spaces that are vividly original.

Scavolini SoHo Gallery

NY_LX19_KitchenandBath_7_31b_eg.indd 1

8/3/15 11:01 AM

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE WELL-DESIGNED KITCHEN AND BATH

SCAVOLINI SOHO GALLERY

“

The kitchen must reflect the lifestyle of the owner. It must have a rational location of appliances and a correct amount of counter space. It must have efficient storage without overloading the room, as well as proper lighting and handsome finishes.

In the quest to discover what’s new, what’s next and what’s here to stay in the realm of sophisticated kitchens, it would only make sense to inquire with one of the world’s leading kitchen cabinetry manufacturers, Scavolini. The Italian-based firm, with a robust showroom and studio in SoHo, gives readers significant insight into kitchens of the 21st century and beyond. “Contemporary and sleek is the trend, mixing glossy lacquer or glass with wood veneers or eco-wood finishes with a distressed look. Grès porcelain is in demand, used for the door, countertop and backsplash to have a same surface throughout the kitchen design,” asserts Daniele Busca, creative director and showroom manager at Scavolini. With its finger on the pulse of contemporary design, Scavolini launches two new collections annually, or a re-edition of a former successful line. “Worldwide people are gravitating toward the contemporary European style, but with a nod to the traditional, using reclaimed woods or organic material with texture taken from the industrial environment, like iron steel with an aged finish,” Busca says.

”

1 3

THE COMPOSITION OF A MODERN KITCHEN, AS TOLD BY SCAVOLINI High-end cabinetry should have…beautiful, high-performance finishes, top-quality hardware, technology, efficiency with new solutions for storage—it should be treated as furniture with a function. To achieve a cohesive style…matching finishes are not necessary. However, there must be connections made, from color to finish to style. A new era…of how the kitchen is viewed has been born. The kitchen is the new living room, where family and friends gather. New integrated bookshelf systems and closets that hide appliances reflect this movement. Functionality…always trumps form. “Functionality is embedded in our cabinet systems,” Busca says.

NY_LX19_KitchenandBath_7_31b_eg.indd 2

1. M otus kitchen collection. Yellow Sun glossy lacquer finish combined with decorative Navajo elm and pure white Fluida bookshelf system.

otus kitchen collection. Dove glossy lacquer 2. M doors for the pantry with insert in mirrored glass, combined with Jaipur elm décor door in the island with Corian top. Pure white Fluida bookshelf system creates the transition to living room area. ivo bathroom collection Glossy lacquer 3. R finish in Dove color, combined with white prestige matte lacquer.

8/3/15 11:01 AM

KOMMA

MOTUS design Vittore Niolu

Scavolini S.p.A. Italy +39 0721443333 contact@scavolini.com www.scavolini.com

SCAVOLINI SOHO GALLERY 429 WEST BROADWAY - SOHO NEW YORK NY, 10012 - T. +1 - 212 - 219 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0910 - contact@scavolinisohogallery.com

System of Quality Management UNI EN ISO 9001 System of Environmental Management UNI EN ISO 14001 System of Health & Safety Management OHSAS 18001

Scavolini uses only Idroleb panels for the carcase of its kitchens: a water repellent V100 panel with the lowest formaldehyde content presently available in the world.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE WELL-DESIGNED KITCHEN AND BATH

CANCOS TILE & STONE

THE STATE OF STONE AND TILE:

2015 AND BEYOND Engineering feats. Cancos has engineered new cutting machines that allow its professionals to cut and shape smooth lines at high precision. It can now cut mirror marble and glass into the same mosaic or medallion pattern. Technological influences. Digital technology has increased the beauty of ceramic tiles, offering detail and depth to every piece of porcelain that is manufactured. The introduction of new, beautiful products, according to Valva, “is almost overwhelming.” Productivity. The speed at which materials are being brought to market has also increased. The tile industry is becoming like the clothing industry, where every four to six months, new products are available. New materials. An influx of new materials and products, such as glass tile and mirror tile, are being used in combination with traditional tile and stone items. Textures and shapes are another big milestone for the industry—not limited to just squares anymore!

It’s an exciting time to be in the stone and tile industry, where new materials are being discovered and applied and centuries-old stones are being reimagined in ways like never before. Technology has made its way into the field as well, where digital imaging and 3-D printing are much-valued practices. Cancos Tile & Stone, one of New York’s most reputable importers and distributors of ceramic tile, marble and granite, is well versed in the high-end residential market and brings buyers to the 21st century with cutting-edge designs and beautiful natural stone. The company’s CEO, Robert Valva, shares a few emerging trends within the stone and tile realm. “Patterns and textures are very popular,” he notes. “Hexagons, chevrons, quatrefoils and houndstooth are all in-demand patterns. These shapes are available in many different stone mosaics and glass tiles.” Mixing finishes and textures, another fashionable concept in the kitchen, is a specialty of Cancos’. “We have a variety of stone mosaics that have four different finishes within one sheet,” Valva says. “In our ceramics, we have many different lines that offer textures; some look like waves, others look like bevels and some have a simple linear pattern.”

1. Calacatta wall tile is enhanced by beveled accent tiles in the shower. On the floor is a traditional checkerboard pattern in Bardiglio and Calacatta, all from the Pietrasanta series. 2. Custom fabricated super white quartzite countertop. Shown with special waterfall edge, bringing the counter surface to the floor. On the backsplash is hand-molded subway tile from the Americana series. 3. All new 24 x 48 Calacatta porcelain tile residentially and commercially rated from the Massa series.

NY_LX19_KitchenandBath_7_31b_eg.indd 3

8/3/15 11:01 AM

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE WELL-DESIGNED KITCHEN AND BATH

FERGUSON BATH & “ KITCHEN GALLERY

Manufacturers are strengthening the bond between technology lovers and everyday products for their home.

”

Modern, transitional or traditional, Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery treats all design styles equally with showrooms that teem with every conceivable high-end plumbing, lighting and appliance product—from stainless steel range hoods to chrome kitchen faucets. Ferguson’s wide range of product offerings allows customers to enjoy the convenience of multiple selections at a single showroom, which streamlines budgeting and makes the building process more efficient. Ferguson New York Showroom Manager Sheldon Malc explains how today’s product offerings are more high-tech: “Integrating tech into the home continues to be an unwavering trend. New product offerings provide enhanced performance through more accuracy, consistency and efficiency. Key features include: presets for routine functions that can be replicated with the push of a button, exact temperature readings, customized settings and wireless pairing.”

1. The Viking Professional TurboChef wall oven features a touch-sensitive LCD control panel with more than 400 custom cooking settings. 2. Available with a built-in Keurig K-Cup brewing system, the GE Café Series French Door refrigeration delivers filtered hot water at the perfect temperature.

3. Orchestrate a multisensory spa experience of water, sound, steam and light with the programmable Kohler DTV and digital interface showering system.

PROFESSIONAL INSIGHT FROM THE EXPERTS AT FERGUSON WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO SOMEONE BEGINNING A NEW PROJECT IN THE KITCHEN OR BATH? Hire a professional. Ensuring you have quality workmanship is key to a long-lasting investment; look for remodelers with experience. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is an industry organization that can be a great resource.

NY_LX19_KitchenandBath_7_31b_eg.indd 4

HOW HAVE THINGS CHANGED IN YOUR INDUSTRY IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS?

ANY TIPS FOR A STATEMENT KITCHEN OR BATH?

It has become increasingly important to our customers to have their space designed in a way that will enable them to live in their house through the rest of their life. This practice is called aging in place. Universal design, also a contemporary concept, means design that is accessible to all, regardless of physical limitations, age, gender or physical stature. It is not a style, but rather an orientation to design, focusing on the end user.

For kitchens, a great range or statement hood is a excellent choice if you’re a home chef. If you could only splurge on one thing for the bathroom, it should be a shower or bathtub with all the bells and whistles… spa-like therapies, digital interfaces, steam, chroma therapy and even aroma therapy all-in-one.

8/3/15 11:19 AM

Artesso Collection

Helping clients share your vision is a breeze when they can touch, see and compare top-selling bath, kitchen and lighting products in our state-of-the-art showrooms. With our consultantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; product knowledge, planning and presentation resources, as well as coordination with you and your contractors, Ferguson provides an extension of your business to help bring your design to life.

FERGUSON.COM A&D Building Soho Farmingdale Maspeth Mt Kisco ÂŠ2015 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.

STYLE

beautifully

THAT WORKS

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE WELL-DESIGNED KITCHEN AND BATH

PLAIN & FANCY

“

Traditional has gone transitional. Full-access cabinetry has become more accepted. Reconstituted materials are being used. Clean, linear lines are dominant.

The kitchen, once an exclusively utilitarian space, has evolved into an aesthetic central core of a home. One of the leading manufacturers of custom cabinetry, Plain & Fancy, has long been a proponent of this notion, creating products that engage the users and offer complete customization. A distinguishing trait of the company is its collaborative approach to each unique set of cabinetry, as envisioned by the designer. “We are not collection driven. We give our designers much more freedom; the world is at their doorstep,” asserts Plain & Fancy President George Achey. “Custom allows for designers to influence us. Colors, door styles, molding treatments and sizes are all driven by the designer. In this, the designer creates an identity with the client and has a freedom to truly design.”

”

INSIDE THE WELL-DESIGNED KITCHEN:

PLAIN & FANCY WEIGHS IN ON CABINETRY TODAY On trend. Painted white cabinets rule the day! Further, a shift in style is occurring from traditional to transitional to modern. Materials, reimagined. New materials are entering the market: gold-toned metal, high-gloss acrylics, stone, glass and metal. Drawers + doors. The average kitchen today has twice as many drawers as 10 years ago. Servo-Drive drawers, which open automatically with a light touch, are a coveted item found in today’s high-end kitchens. Slab-style doors are also on the rise. Cabinetry well made. Cohesion with its surroundings is crucial, as is the need to ensure it adapts to the people who will be using it. Using design theories like universal design and aging in place can make the cabinets adaptable to those who function in it. Inspiration now. European clean lines and textures.

NY_LX19_KitchenandBath_7_31b_eg.indd 5

1. Slab doors made of reconstituted wood create a warm, smart work space.

alanced design and two finishes 2. B complement elegant design. ardrobe or fashion statement, cabinetry 3. W enhances every room in the home. leek and modern, this island features 4. S textured foil doors and a metal frame base.

8/3/15 11:01 AM

PL A IN FA N C Y.C O M/T HER E A S O N S

800 . 447. 9006

2550 STIEGEL PIKE, SCHAEFFERSTOWN, PA 17088

MADE IN THE USA.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE WELL-DESIGNED KITCHEN AND BATH

HOBBS, INC.

“

Quality is the most important feature in kitchens and baths. They are up-close and personal spaces that demand expertise in construction.

”

Hobbs, Inc.’s vast expertise in the home building and remodeling industry throughout the Northeast has made the firm an expert in high-end residential interiors, including the ubiquitous yet highly personal kitchen. Scott Hobbs, the company’s president, brings insight into many design trends and mainstays he’s observed, as well as input for undertaking a kitchen design project. “Seemingly, the black and white contrast is making a resurgence in kitchens,” he notes. “Also interesting though, is the altering of utilitarian storage, such as walkin pantries and high-volume wine storage, to become more accommodating and inviting. In some instances, we accomplish this with use of a shared glass wall. This also leads to the space remaining highly organized.” The resurgence of creating utilitarian kitchens—work spaces—has peaked and is now a priority of homeowners. While aesthetics will always play a role in the design of the space, the emphasis of utility prevails. Hobbs poses a few key questions: “Is it a transitional space for children and pets active in the household? Will it be used socially? Will the space be used professionally by caterers on occasion? It’s imperative to consider how the space will be used, both for the immediate needs of the specifier and their future plans.”

1. B ridgehampton, New York. Builder: Hobbs, Inc. Architect: Peter Cook. Interior design: Carol Egan Interiors. 2. S helter Island, New York. Builder: Hobbs, Inc. Architect: Brooks & Falotico. Interior design: Naoko Kondo Design. 3. C ustom metal and Bendheim glass vanity by Hobbs, Inc. Interior design: Carol Egan Interiors.

ASK THE BUILDER: SCOTT HOBBS, PRESIDENT OF HOBBS, INC. WHAT MATERIALS ARE IN MOST DEMAND? The classic quality and character of marble and other natural stone remains a consistent favorite. However, many clients are more curious about alternate materials, such as concrete, soapstone, aluminum, rubber and architectural plastics and resins.

NY_LX19_KitchenandBath_7_31b_eg.indd 6

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO SOMEONE BEGINNING A KITCHEN DESIGN-BUILD OR REMODELING PROJECT? Have a good design professional at your side. They should listen to what is important to you, then help lead you to an exciting edge of your comfort zone. Without professional guidance, clients run the risk of designing either a boring or impractical space.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE KITCHEN PROJECT? The installation of a commercial kitchen in a private home was interesting. The design integrated practicality and aesthetics seamlessly. Challenges included keeping the overall feeling residential, while integrating commercial-sized appliances and mechanicals. In the end, the client felt right at home at work.

8/3/15 11:01 AM

CUSTOM HOMEBUILDERS Building Relationships Since 1954 hobbsinc.com

New Canaan 203.966.0726

Bridgehampton 631.537.8620

NYC 212.388.0042

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE WELL-DESIGNED KITCHEN AND BATH

TOWN & COUNTRY KITCHEN AND BATH Town & Country Kitchen and Bath, a leader in residential kitchen design and cabinetry, adheres to contemporary design principles when creating individualized spaces for the home. Ginny Padula, owner and designer, notes the movement toward simple, clean lines in the kitchen, complemented by stainless steel appliances. Despite trends, however, Padula and her team of designers at Town & Country create wholly personalized kitchen designs based on the client’s lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. “Our work reflects our clients’ individuality. It is more important for us to make each client’s home ‘their’ space in the look and feel,” she says. “We pride ourselves on giving each client a space that is truly theirs.”

1 3

1. C asual, classic shore home featuring sleek stainless steel appliances.

raditional kitchen with custom hood, deco2. T rative corbels and detailed crown molding. ophisticated, French country kitchen with 3. S handmade, glazed backsplash tile.

ASK THE KITCHEN EXPERT: TOWN &

COUNTRY

WHAT DOES EVERY HIGH-END KITCHEN NEED? High-end kitchens need amazing, customized storage, special finishes and professional appliances. Customized storage is a must. Many of our clients tend to entertain often, so having everything in its place is important.

WHAT HAS CHANGED IN YOUR INDUSTRY IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS? We are seeing a return to the working kitchen. With the majority of our clients cooking and eating a more healthy diet, the kitchen has become more of a work space than a decorative space.

WHAT’S TRENDING Gray. Ranging from pale gray to charcoal, gray is the hue of the moment—especially for islands and accent pieces (although entire kitchens are being done in a gray finish!). Simplicity. “Simple and contemporary door styles are popular right now,” asserts Padula. “Our clients are favoring a cleaner look and feel to their kitchens.” White oak. Rift-cut white oak wood for cabinetry is becoming a coveted look for accent pieces for an island or hutch in the kitchen. The rusticity of its look complements a beach home beautifully.

NY_LX19_KitchenandBath_7_31b_eg.indd 7

WHAT IS INSPIRING YOU NOW?

Color seems to be a big inspiration for us right now. Clients are more willing to take a chance and mix things up a bit. Accent pieces in high gloss and bright colors are showing up in our kitchens.

8/3/15 11:02 AM

kitchen and bath

Kitchens

Baths

Libraries

Built-Ins

Custom Cabinetry

25 Bridge Avenue Red Bank, NJ 07701 │ 732732-345345-1441 │ tckbdesigns.com

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE WELL-DESIGNED KITCHEN AND BATH

PAULA MCDONALD DESIGN BUILD

ASK THE DESIGNBUILD EXPERT

PAULA MCDONALD IS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE A COHESIVE STYLE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN?

Look no further than Paula McDonald Design Build for insight into the latest, greatest, most chic kitchens. The New York City-based design-build firm crafts many of the city’s most contemporary interior spaces and takes its cues from a breadth of global influences, a perk of living, working and thriving in one of the most international cities in the world. “Manhattan is unique because we have global and North American market influences shaping our market,” shares Paula McDonald, owner and managing director of her namesake firm. “Modern contemporary styles and clean lines, which are considered European, have been a top style and will continue for the foreseeable future.” In addition to sleek cabinetry and minimalistic design elements, McDonald notes the growing popularity of modern Shaker styles for transitional spaces in prewar buildings. And of course, gray cabinetry—among the most significant design shifts in the kitchen. “Gray cabinets are a trend, whether modern, with cerused rift-cut finishes, or painted,” she says.

I think it’s critical. Texture, material selections and color create the artistic palette of the overall design, but the style is what defines the space and how it feels. Each has a large impact but is related to the style throughout the home. It flows. The elements become recognizable.

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO SOMEONE BEGINNING A KITCHEN DESIGN-BUILD OR REMODELING PROJECT? Define your must-haves. Manage your budget expectations: Are they realistic? Too many clients are not realistic about costs and compromising without sacrificing the design is key!

WHAT’S TRENDING IN TODAY’S URBAN KITCHENS? Apartments, where kitchens are small, are opening walls to integrate the kitchen and dining room. In NYC, formal dining rooms are a luxury. Drawer microwaves and dual convection microwave/ovens separate from the cooktop are also trending, as well as no-maintenance countertops in quartz products. Also porcelain floors that look like wood. 2

“

Today’s kitchens should have a fresh design, timeless sensibilities, a key focal point and connectivity.

NY_LX19_KitchenandBath_7_31b_eg.indd 8

”

1. P rewar co-op galley kitchen, including custom cabinetry, glass countertops, slate floors, washer/dryer and wine cooler.

ontemporary kitchen with custom high2. C gloss and stainless steel cabinets, including custom red gum veneer on the dining peninsula and high-end appliances.

8/3/15 11:02 AM

Paula McDonald Design Build NYC Home Renovations From Concept to Completion. Elegant Simplicity. Timeless. Contemporary Sensibilities. Fused with Your Vision. Integrated, Seamless Process. Innovation in Design. Finished Interiors. Passionate Pursuit of Excellence in Every Aspect.

27 W 20th Street, Suite 706, New York, NY 10011 T 212.564.3693 I info@pmddllc.com I pmddllc.com

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

THE WELL-DESIGNED KITCHEN AND BATH

“ ANTHONY’S CLOSETS, SHOWER DOORS AND MORE

Beautiful workmanship is imperative. If you use materials that are not of sound quality, you might as well not build it.

Anthony’s Closets’ scope of services runs the gamut, from closet shelving and shower doors and enclosures to mirrors, bathroom accessories and door hardware. With homeowners’ evergrowing desire for organization in the home, especially in its most popular spaces—kitchens, baths, pantries and closets—Anthony’s Closets of New York, as well as New Jersey and other states throughout the East Coast, is perfectly poised to meet consumer demand. “High quality is always an inspiration for us,” says Anthony’s Closets CEO and President Anthony Pergola. With technology making its way into all elements of the home, it’s no surprise Anthony’s Closets has risen to the occasion. “Technology definitely plays a role in our work. Clients can access anything they want with the click of a button,” Pergola says. “It’s critical that we stay on top of that.” Beyond the technological component, today’s organizational structures are also designed to be almost destination-like—places that engage the end user. “We want our customers to want to spend time in the spaces we create for them,” he says. Extra storage, such as versatile islands, display areas and an ample amount of drawers, is also highly requested among contemporary homeowners in new or remodeled spaces.

”

THE ORGANIZATIONAL AFICIONADOS:

ANTHONY’S CLOSETS WHAT ARE A FEW THINGS EVERY HIGH-END KITCHEN, BATH OR CLOSET NEEDS? Make sure you have enough drawers and display areas. We see a lot of clients wanting to display their belongings. It’s important to give clients a beautiful place to do that.

WHAT IS INSPIRING YOU NOW? High-end luxury design is always inspiring, like chic boutique hotels. Clean and beautiful design.

WHAT TRENDS ARE YOU CURRENTLY SEEING IN RESIDENTIAL CUSTOM STORAGE? Creating areas and closets that are destination rooms. A Closets is a place that a customer can hang out in now, a room unto itself. Creating a place that is beautiful and luxurious is a trend at the moment.

1. Cooking, baking and preparing food is a lot more enjoyable when you have an organized kitchen.

NY_LX19_KitchenandBath_7_31b_eg.indd 9

2. What makes a kitchen great is not so much about the space, but how you organize it.

8/3/15 11:17 AM

Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closets, Shower Doors and More is Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 custom designer for celebrities, homeowners and builders that believe in exceptional quality, style and service. Request a free consultation today and let one of our consultants show you how we can

Organize, Simplify and Maximize your life!

Call now for your free consultation 631-343-9437 or visit our website for a special offer: www.anthonysclosets.com/VIP

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

FURNITURE + ACCESSORIES

Dan Weiss, President and CEO John Weiss, COO Norwalk, Connecticut South Norwalk, Connecticut Greenwich, Connecticut New York, New York 203.847.3314 hello@lillianaugust.com lillianaugust.com

AS K T HE EXPE RT What are your favorite styles to work on and why? It is most interesting to design a space that brings together varying periods: everything from traditional antiques to midcentury modern pieces. What are you working on next? We recently launched an online shop, offering furniture, accessories and rugs, to make the interior design journey even easier for our clients. What steps can clients take to make their experiences more personally rewarding? To create a space in tune with your taste, be sure to share what you love with your designer. These days, pulling images from magazines and Instagram is incredibly easy.

LILLIAN AUGUST FURNISHINGS + DESIGN Dan and John Weiss find it incredibly rewarding to see a room come together beautifully. The two brothers, Dan is president and CEO, and John is COO, represent Lillian August Furnishings + Design, an iconic furniture boutique and design studio. The family business was launched by their mother, Lillian August, who started in textiles and wallcoverings more than 25 years ago and still designs the signature furniture, fabrics and accessories. Today, the empire has expanded to encompass four unique subsidiaries—interior design projects, to-the-trade support, retail stores and an online shop and Lillian August licensed collections—carving a unique niche in the market where impeccable design meets convenience and expectation. The company’s interior design projects division offers individuals personalized service and expertise and is made possible by the more than 30 talented in-house interior designers employed by the firm. “Our design project clients range from celebrities and financial leaders with large-scale design projects to the walk-in client who just needs help choosing a few items to finish a room,” John Weiss says. In addition to its project clientele, Lillian August is a valued resource for interior design professionals. A full-time team of trade associates offers to-the-trade member business support as well as exclusive pricing and loyalty rewards. Embodying fine taste and offering robust inventory, the Lillian August licensed collections, including a furniture line for Hickory White, are overseen by Lillian herself. The company’s success—an amalgam of Lillian’s eye and her sons Dan and John Weiss’s entrepreneurial spirit—is built on the idea that the creative process starts with knowing where their customers find inspiration. Not surprisingly, their mantra, “love how you live,” keeps driving the business forward.

RIGHT: This luxe dining room was created by the Lillian August Senior Design team for a client in Westport, Connecticut.

NY19_LillianAugustFurnishingsDesign.indd 1

7/30/15 5:34 PM

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

The Lillian August design team framed the signature window in the library of the 2014 Holiday House NYC with custom panels and cushions in sumptuous fabrics from Holland & Sherry.

“

Livability is important to us. We want to create a home that is stylish and reflective of our clients’ taste and lifestyle.

The storefront at the 100,000-square-foot Norwalk Design Center, one of four Lillian August retail locations in Connecticut and New York City.

NY19_LillianAugustFurnishingsDesign.indd 2

–John Weiss

”

The LA Workroom at the Norwalk Design Center offers everything from custom headboards and pillows to window treatments and bespoke furniture.

7/30/15 5:37 PM

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

HOME BUILDERS + REMODELERS

AS K T HE EXPE RT Describe the philosophy behind your firm. I believe that all work should be held to a certain standard and performed with the same level of quality and craftsmanship, whether it’s a multimillion-dollar home or studio rental.

Andrew Galdau Principal 206 East 67th Street, Suite 66 New York, New York 212.327.1666 andrew@empirecitynyc.com empirecitynyc.com

What do you like most about your job? I enjoy creating something tangible. You’re working toward an end goal, you are problem-solving along the way, and in the end, you have something that you can see, feel and know that you've created. How do you define luxury? I think luxury is less about extravagance and more about thoughtful design. It doesn’t all have to be expensive. The nicest homes have a flow; each space ties into the next and makes sense. That is luxury.

EMPIRE CITY CONSTRUCTION Empire City Construction, led by principal Andrew Galdau, understands the importance of masterfully combining detailed customer service with high-quality work. The New York-based firm is unique in the industry, offering a concierge-style experience unlike any other. “Our philosophy is to do everything we can to make life easier for our clients,” Galdau says. “We deal directly with architects and engineers, send real-time pictures and conduct video meetings if clients are out of town and keep communication open at all times.” The firm’s most recent venture, a division focusing solely on the kitchen and bath, offers clients unique product options. For the kitchen, products can be sourced from Italian manufacturers exclusive to Empire or designed, fabricated and installed by their local craftsmen. For bathrooms, the firm provides full design-build services. While Empire City has ample experience in new construction, it is not the firm’s only forte. Galdau and his team frequently take on historic preservation and restoration projects. “Taking a building that has been neglected for 75 years and bringing it back to its original beauty is especially rewarding,” Galdau says. Having assisted in the recovery of several problematic projects started by other builders, the team also provides consulting and owner’s representative services. In addition to the plethora of services it offers before and during a project, the firm provides continuous support and maintenance to its clients, who often become friends in the process. “Once we finish a job, we’re kind of married to it, so we always come back and address any issues or updates,” he says. “With almost every job, we develop a long-term relationship with the client, so naturally we end up doing more work for them.”

RIGHT: This corridor features a statuary and pure black check marble floor set against three spray-lacquered doors.

EmpireCityConstruction.indd 1

7/30/15 5:39 PM

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

The parlor floor of this full town house renovation features a custom-built staircase with walnut treads and landings, Brazilian teak flooring, granite fireplace surround and hearth and a smart home system with lighting, climate and AV controls.

“

We work with architects, engineers, interior designers and contractors so that our clients don’t have to deal directly with anyone but us. We are a one-stop shop. –Andrew Galdau

The striped and completely refinished paneling in this home office was painted seven times, with sanding between each coat, to create a glass-like finish. Interior décor by Kemble Interiors.

EmpireCityConstruction.indd 2

”

In this room, all existing wood paneling, doors and trim were restored to their original condition, and the existing herringbone flooring was restored and refinished. Interior décor by Kemble Interiors.

7/30/15 5:39 PM

Modern Moving Made Simple

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re moving professionals, a luxury service that oversees every move from top to bottom so our clients wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even have to lift a finger. Hire NouvelleView and instead of dealing with a moving crisis, you can relax and look forward to a fully unpacked, move-in ready home. Get your modern move started by chatting with one of our consultants. Call us at (212) 876-6008 or visit us at nouvelleview.com

CO M P L E T E M O V E CO O R D I N AT I O N

I N S TA L L AT I O N

E S TAT E S A L E S

I N V E N TO R I E S

FINE ARTS

sothebyshomes.com/hamptons

Visionary Authenticity & Style

Legacy Design & Build

NY_LX19_321

SEPT/OCT

2015

PRODUCED BY MINDY PANTIEL

NY_LX19_FeatureWellOpener.indd 321

7/30/15 6:35 PM

NY_LX19_322

ARCHITECTURE / STEVEN HARRIS, STEVEN HARRIS ARCHITECTS LLP INTERIOR DESIGN / LUCIEN REES ROBERTS AND DEBORAH HANCOCK, REES ROBERTS + PARTNERS LLP HOME BUILDER / BAHRAM SAYARI, CERTIFIED OF N.Y., INC. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / KEN SMITH, WORKSHOP: KEN SMITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

NY_NApickupLX19_Harris.indd 322

7/30/15 10:50 AM

NY_LX19_323

TRUE

TO FORM A NEW YORK DESIGN TEAM TREADS LIGHTLY IN AN 1898 RESIDENCE WITH A MAKEOVER THAT PAYS HOMAGE TO ITS FAMED ARCHITECT WHILE HONORING THE NEEDS OF A MODERN FAMILY.

WRITTEN BY JORGE S. ARANGO / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC PIASECKI

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN / 323

NY_NApickupLX19_Harris.indd 323

7/30/15 10:51 AM

NY_LX19_324

Designers Lucien Rees Roberts and Deborah Hancock established a monochromatic scheme in the family room. The space owes its allure to its seating’s variety of forms and textures: velvet-swathed B&B Italia sofas, woven Designtex fabric on a Gio Ponti chair from Fred Silberman, and a hide-covered Harvey Probber armchair. Overhead is Jean de Merry’s Lumière chandelier.

NY_NApickupLX19_Harris.indd 324

7/30/15 10:51 AM

NY_LX19_325

t the turn of the last century, architect Clarence True left his stamp on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and in Harlem with blocks of row houses sporting Gothic, Italian and Flemish Renaissance details. True’s innovation was to jettison traditional brownstone stoops and below-street entrances, putting the front doors right at ground level. Although many of his early projects featured the long, narrow proportions generally associated with typical brownstones, for one series of buildings that wrapped the corner on an atypical lot, he created footprints that were almost square. This latter feature especially attracted architect Steven Harris, who was placed in charge of renovating one of these circa 1898 homes for a couple with three children.

“At about 39 feet wide and 36 feet deep, it was highly unusual,” says Harris about the residence that had never been subdivided and was in extraordinarily good condition. “We had two tasks—the first one being to modernize the structure to make it more accommodating for a contemporary family.” That meant replacing all the mechanicals, appropriating a few feet from the expansive dining room to create a new and larger kitchen, and reimagining a staircase institutional in scale into one with more domestic proportions. It also involved removing sections of the rear brick wall to expand the fenestration, a job that fell to builder Bahram Sayari. “From the street the house looks exactly the same but the back now has bigger openings for windows,” says Sayari, referencing how the refurbished living room, kitchen and master suite now enjoy more natural light.

The family room’s bold contemporary shapes, seen in Hervé Van der Straeten’s Zigzag lamp from Ralph Pucci and an abstract work by Louise Fishman, and the understated luxury of elements like the 100-percent-silk carpet by Revis Studio provide modern counterpoints to the lacy delicacy of the home’s original leaded-glass doors.

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN / 325

NY_NApickupLX19_Harris.indd 325

7/30/15 10:51 AM

NY_LX19_326

Epel ma destis est quo mincte dolent, iumquaes si ullestia con ressunt iusdae volut quosapernati vollecu sapicate mi, odis ut aut moditatus serorem porectet esequodis sequam volorep erioreped entur, consequam, cuscid moditati unt aut laut eos qui totasit issumet ulpa aspe pariberias nosa site pliquia tempore ctaecerfero odit vollore rnatinc iditeceper.

NY_NApickupLX19_Harris.indd 326

7/30/15 10:51 AM

NY_LX19_327

Opposite: Custom cabinets from Jallu Ebénistes in Brittany, France, flank the Nero gold solid-block mantel from ABC Worldwide Stone in the dining room. The oil on canvas by Rene Genis, from David Findlay Jr. Gallery, is illuminated by another Lumière chandelier by Jean de Merry. Below: The custom dining chairs and table are by Rees Roberts + Partners; the tabletop is by Precision Stone, the base is by Engberg Design & Development, and the table’s long oval shape was intended to create nonhierarchical seating. Bleaching lightened the home’s original millwork for a more contemporary look. Sol Lewitt’s vibrant artwork splashes color to one wall.

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN / 327

NY_NApickupLX19_Harris.indd 327

7/30/15 10:51 AM

NY_LX19_328

The new staircase was fabricated by NE&WS Metal Works with the railing forged by Julius Blum & Co.; the mahogany cap was finished by Anglo Inscape. The pattern in the custom Tai Ping carpet runner does not repeat once in its six-floor run.

328 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_NApickupLX19_Harris.indd 328

7/30/15 10:51 AM

NY_LX19_329

The owners sought non-traditional cabinetry and the Charlotte Perriand-inspired custom cabinets fabricated by St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woodworking deliver the desired effect. A Kinon-clad island featuring Jurassic Brown stone in a leather finish, from ABC Worldwide Stone, and Dornbracht plumbing fixtures further distinguishes the enlarged modern kitchen.

NY_NApickupLX19_Harris.indd 329

7/30/15 10:51 AM

NY_LX19_330

No Feeling is Final, a video installation by Yorgo Alexopoulos installed by Audio Command Systems, is a major presence in the game room designed for watching sports and playing cards and board games. Also featured are Arne Jacobsen’s Swan chair from Fritz Hansen and a custom Ping-Pong table designed by Rees Roberts + Partners with bases by White on White.

The second task was for the design team, which also included architect Alejandro Fernandez de Mesa, of Steven Harris Architects, and designers Lucien Rees Roberts and Deborah Hancock, to investigate other possibilities for improving the residence while maintaining its integrity. It was Harris and Fernandez de Mesa who noticed that the roof sat well below the Flemish-style gables of the building, rendering the gorgeous views of the Hudson River inaccessible. By lowering the top-floor ceiling there was enough height to add an entirely new floor topped by a garden, with the resulting space having panoramic views of the city that include the riverscape. For the interiors, Hancock explains, she took her cue from “old European apartments, where a modern furniture scheme had been inserted into a historical interior.” As with those residences, the designer decided to retain as much architectural detail as possible but give it a more up-to-date effect. “Virtually all the paneling was removed in order to be restored,” she says. “But we slightly bleached it so it would be lighter-handed and still original.” Also restored were the home’s many leadedglass windows and ceiling beams, and new stone fireplaces were added to some of the rooms to instill a cleaner, more contemporary character that complements the owners’ extensive collection of modern art. According to Hancock, the clients, who were very involved in every aspect of the renovation, encouraged her not to default to conventional ways of furnishing rooms. “In the amply proportioned entry, for instance, we wanted to avoid the center hall table with the flowers and chandelier,” she says, noting it remains an open space illuminated by a Paul Rudolph Modulightor ceiling fixture and still awaits the perfect sculpture to anchor the space. In the kitchen, Hancock eschewed conventional cabinets in favor of shelves with sliding doors inspired by renowned architect Charlotte Perriand. “They are not what you’d expect,” she says. The island, which appears to float in midair, is swathed in an embossed-metal material called Kinon. Jacaranda wood imported into the U.S. in the 1960s, before restrictions were placed on this now rare species, was used to panel an entire wall opposite the shelves, including a hidden door to a scullery and pantry. 330 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_NApickupLX19_Harris.indd 330

7/30/15 10:51 AM

NY_LX19_331

NY_NApickupLX19_Harris.indd 331

7/30/15 10:51 AM

NY_LX19_332

332 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_NApickupLX19_Harris.indd 332

7/30/15 10:51 AM

NY_LX19_333

Architect Steven Harris raised the roof height by the equivalent of one floor to open the terrace garden to the incredible views. Perfect for warm weather entertaining, the seating is provided by a Gloster sectional and white vinyl lounge chairs, all from Walters Wicker; the Design Within Reach coffee table was customized with a stone top by Precision Stone.

“THE BEST VIEW WAS FROM THE ROOF, BUT IT WAS OBSCURED BY A FLEMISH MANSARD.” -STEVEN HARRIS

NY_NApickupLX19_Harris.indd 333

7/30/15 10:51 AM

NY_LX19_334

Opposite: A large window that becomes opaque for privacy with the flip of a switch fills the master bath with natural light. The Kinon vanity is topped with a travertine woodgrain slab from SMC Stone, and the tub is Wetstyle. Matching vintage sconces from Gaspare Asaro add hints of glamour. Below: Vintage Fontana Arte pendants are suspended near a window seat upholstered in fabric by Chapas Textiles in the master bedroom, which also features a vintage leather chair acquired from a Paris auction. The custom headboard is from Engberg Design & Development.

NY_NApickupLX19_Harris.indd 334

7/30/15 10:51 AM

NY_LX19_335

For True, who despite his architectural innovations was firmly ensconced in the aesthetic conventions of the turn of the last century, the enlarged kitchen would have been a complete mystery to him, as kitchens of his day were often small and tucked out of sight. He would never have expected an amoeba-shaped table in the paneled dining room or the spiky urchin-like chandelier overhead. Nor would he likely have understood the sleek modern sofas, angular Hervé Van der Straeten table lamp and chrome-framed chair upholstered in cowhide in the family room. Yet, although the technology wasn’t available to the late architect in the 19th century, he surely would have marveled at the wall of steel-framed windows in the master bathroom that can be made translucent at the push

of a button to provide an instant privacy screen. Kinon reappears here on vanity consoles topped with the same travertine marble that covers the floors. As for the space occupying the new floor created just below the garden, it now serves as a lounge with a gallery-like atmosphere. Because of the latter function, Hancock points out, it is appointed in a completely contemporary way with art-inspired furniture, a glass curtain wall and a boxy black Tortuga marble fireplace treated with a leather finish. “The penthouse room had nothing to do with True’s original design,” admits Harris of the sensitive renovation. “But with the exception of this, the interior is plausibly original.” And True would surely have approved. LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN / 335

NY_NApickupLX19_Harris.indd 335

7/30/15 10:52 AM

NY_LX19_336

NY_LX19_DimitryCo_336-339.indd 336

7/31/15 4:16 PM

NY_LX19_337

FUTURE PERFECT THE PURSUIT OF SIMPLE LUXURY DRIVES A NEW YORK COUPLE IN PAINSTAKINGLY CRAFTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ANTIQUES. WRITTEN BY LACY MORRIS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY RENÉ CERVANTES

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN / 337

NY_LX19_DimitryCo_336-339.indd 337

7/31/15 4:17 PM

NY_LX19_338

H “WE’RE FORTUNATE TO BE A PART OF A MOVEMENT THAT PAYS HOMAGE TO AUTHENTICITY AND SPECIALTY.” -DONNA FELDMAN

NY_LX19_DimitryCo_336-339.indd 338

ow did a valedictorian en route to law school end up cofounding one of New York’s most decorated bespoke furniture companies? She met a man who had been working in his grandfather’s pillow shop since his early teens and started his own drapery and upholstery studio by the age of 23. The pair, David and Donna Feldman, credit a trip to Europe for conceiving the idea behind their business, Dmitriy & Co. “We witnessed the way Europeans live beautifully, richly, but in a non-precious way,” says Donna. “Together we conspired on how to bring that way of living to the New York market.” And though travel holds ground as the main inspiration for their work, the duo haven’t forgotten where they come from. “Our workroom in Long Island City is the bloodline of our company,” says Donna. “New York is one of the most fascinating, culturally diverse cities in the world; where, if not here, can you be inspired?” Dmitriy & Co. launched with a single premise: The furniture they create today will one day become antiques. “We’re classicists at heart, but deeply committed to the present,” says David. Utilizing sleek lines and subtle curves, each piece is crafted using techniques employed in 18th- and 19th-century antiques—hand-joined hardwood frames, individually tied coil springs with Italian twine, top-stitched seams and pleating, hand-filled down cushions. And taking a cue from the classics, they’ve developed a proprietary seven-layer interior—Dmitriy & Co.

Signature—a composition that took nearly two years to perfect. “Using these materials and practices allow us to achieve perfectly sculpted shapes and subtleties in our silhouettes,” adds David. Now, some of the industry’s biggest names, including Ike Kligerman Barkley Architects and Robert Couturier, are patrons of their one-of-a-kind pieces. “We’re fortunate to be a part of a movement that pays homage to authenticity and specialty. It’s the pursuit of what luxury used to mean,” says Donna. And it is the perfect imperfections that can only be the result of truly homespun pieces, the kind of intense quality that is made to last. “We want our furniture to live where collections are valued… collections of memories, laughter, art, whatever is coveted and is a deeply personal expression of themselves,” says Donna. “Each piece at Dmitriy & Co. tells the story of whoever owns it, and that story is intended to grow richer with each generation.”

7/31/15 4:32 PM

NY_LX19_339

Left: Much like many of Dmitriy & Co.’s bespoke pieces, the Seine III sofa flaunts a perennial silhouette that is classic and elegant. Opposite: David and Donna Feldman are the powerhouse husband-and-wife duo behind one of New York’s most respected upholstery studios. Below: All of the company’s custom upholstery pieces are handcrafted in its Long Island City workshop, shown.

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN / 339

NY_LX19_DimitryCo_336-339.indd 339

7/31/15 4:32 PM

NY_LX19_340

ARCHITECTURE / DOUGLAS WRIGHT, DOUGLAS C. WRIGHT ARCHITECTS INTERIOR DESIGN / MARY FOLEY AND MICHAEL COX, FOLEY&COX HOME BUILDER / JOHNNY S. DONADIC, S. DONADIC, INC.

340 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_Wright_340-353.indd 340

7/30/15 4:02 PM

NY_LX19_341

HISTORY THANKS TO A REIMAGINED FLOOR PLAN THAT OPENS TO THE SKYLINE VIEWS, AN OLD-FASHIONED MANHATTAN APARTMENT TRANSFORMS INTO A 21ST-CENTURY FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPACE. WRITTEN BY MINDY PANTIEL / PHOTOGRAPHY BY BJORN WALLANDER/OTTO

NY_LX19_Wright_340-353.indd 341

7/30/15 4:02 PM

NY_LX19_342

orld War I was still being fought when this distinguished Park Avenue building came into being almost a century ago. Although the rambling apartments, each a warren of small rooms, long ago ceased to suit the needs of modern families, the uptown address was just what a young couple with two young children were looking for. Previously living in the husband’s former bachelor digs—a converted warehouse in SoHo—they wanted to bring some of that loft sensibility to Park Avenue, a desire that led them to architect Douglas Wright, who devised a plan to help them bring a sense of downtown uptown. “Those old apartments had lots of discrete rooms that served individual purposes, which is very different from the way people live now,” says Wright, who determined early on nothing was worth salvaging and took the 4,100 square feet down to the structural columns and exterior masonry walls. “The clients wanted rooms that opened to each other but they also wanted privacy, which differs from a typical loft where all the rooms are connected but there’s not a good separation of spaces.” The age of the building also mandated a total overhaul of the mechanical systems and for that Wright called in a consulting team from CES Engineering to design new air conditioning, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems. With bold conceptual strokes, the home’s collection of cramped, dark rooms transformed into multifunctional familyfriendly spaces. Three former rooms—the living room, dining room and library—were revamped into a single elongated space at one end of the apartment, sharing a contiguous expanse of windows. The once dark internal kitchen, which served as the only passageway from the public rooms to the bedrooms in back, became an open central space incorporating a new breakfast room and family room. To answer the privacy concern, all the bedrooms are now situated down a hall and feature improved soundproofing. “Though not a square foot was added,” says Wright, “the apartment feels so much bigger than before.” According to the architect, the top-floor apartment had the advantage of hovering high above a whole city block

“THOUGH NOT A SQUARE FOOT WAS ADDED, THE APARTMENT FEELS SO MUCH BIGGER THAN BEFORE.” -DOUGLAS WRIGHT

of low-story buildings, but with its antiquated floor plan the potential viewscapes were virtually nonexistent. “We took down lots of walls to create these great long sight lines through the apartment toward the views over the city from many vantage points,” says Wright. The main living spaces have full 10½-foot ceilings and are now on the perimeter of the apartment, where sunlight and sightings of the Empire State and Chrysler buildings come in. It was during weekly meetings with the interior design team of Mary Foley and Michael Cox and the very hands-on clients that decisions were made about the wide-plank walnut flooring, mahogany-stained Zeluck tilt-and-turn windows, stepped moldings and other rectilinear architectural details in what Wright calls a “refined Art Deco aesthetic.” For their part, Foley and Cox were determined to keep things light and young. “We tried to infuse the furnishings with a sense of eclecticism, mixing antiques and contemporary pieces,” says Cox. “It’s a blend of eras and styles that speaks to where the homeowners are in their lives.” The new main living space, in particular, called for a sensitive balancing act. “It’s one room with three different looks,” says Foley. “It was a fun challenge to design them separately but have them all work together.” They accomplished this by making choices that hewed “a little traditional and a little modern,” adds Cox. At the living room end, deep, luxurious wood-back slipper chairs from Christian Liaigre and zebra-striped Billy Haines chairs enliven a classic sofa and neutral carpet. A ceiling fixture with lighting embedded in a series of nickel chain links adds a hint of bling. “It looks like a piece of jewelry,” says Foley. Traditional-styled paneling in the library features a lighter-than-usual finish while the Ralph Pucci desk is ultramodern. In the dining area, time-honored wood furniture is playfully juxtaposed with a light fixture resembling a bunch of white balloons—“a happy, charming, cloud-like element,” says Foley. There is also an abundance of built-in storage, some hidden, as in the walnut-paneled hallway that contains concealed closets all along its length between the dining room and the breakfast room. All of the cabinetry was designed by Wright and custom-built—from the leather-lined anigre (an African hardwood) bookshelves in the library to the white-painted kitchen cabinets with frosted-glass panels. Behind the scenes, builder Johnny S. Donadic handled the intricate details. “We did a 6-by-6-foot mock-up of the walnut floors to get the wood species just right and sent a guy to the quarry in Italy to select marble for the master bath,” says Donadic, who went on to create a threedimensional computer rendering from his photos so the client could see exactly how the veining would look. “The apartment is an amped-up version of your typical Upper East Side prewar loaded with modern-life luxuries.” The result is a residence that acknowledges its traditional roots without ever losing sight of its current occupants. “There are no heavy moldings or anything stuffy here,” says Cox. “The space is respectful of its classic Park Avenue location and prewar traditions, but it is updated to reflect a new generation.”

342 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_Wright_340-353.indd 342

7/30/15 4:02 PM

NY_LX19_343

A pair of corner seats from Richomme topped with embroidered pillows from Holland & Sherry establishes a sense of arrival in the foyer. A Lipstick console from Hudson Furniture and Octavia mirror by Mattaliano from Holly Hunt, visible through the doorway, complete the entry statement.

NY_LX19_Wright_340-353.indd 343

7/30/15 4:02 PM

NY_LX19_344

In the living room, designers Mary Foley and Michael Cox used a blue velvet Palmer sofa from Roman Thomas, a natural-bronze cocktail table from Silas Seandel and a jewel-like chandelier from Hudson Furniture to establish their downtown-meets-uptown theme. To that they added zebra-hide chairs from Art by God in Miami; a Newman sofa from Richomme, wearing Made in the Suede by Holly Hunt; and a silk area rug by Fort Street Studio.

344 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_Wright_340-353.indd 344

7/30/15 4:02 PM

NY_LX19_345

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN / 345

NY_LX19_Wright_340-353.indd 345

7/30/15 4:02 PM

NY_LX19_346

Architect Douglas Wright rearranged the existing floor plan to create a more functional kitchen that serves as a family gathering space. The woven-leather counter stools are by Mark Albrecht Studio, and the suspended light fixture is from Charles Edwards in London.

346 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_Wright_340-353.indd 346

7/30/15 4:02 PM

NY_LX19_347

To maximize space in the breakfast nook, Foley and Cox tucked a banquette wearing leather by Lance Wovens in the corner. The rectangular yacht table is from Soane in London; the Mattaliano dining room chairs from Holly Hunt sport Perennials fabric from David Sutherland.

NY_LX19_Wright_340-353.indd 347

7/30/15 4:02 PM

NY_LX19_348

“THE DESIGN IS A BLEND OF ERAS AND STYLES THAT SPEAKS TO WHERE THE OWNERS ARE IN THEIR LIVES.” -MICHAEL COX

348 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_Wright_340-353.indd 348

7/30/15 4:03 PM

NY_LX19_349

Above: A whimsical custom Cloud chandelier by Apparatus illuminates an extendable split bamboo table from Wyeth in the dining room. Berman Rosetti Grid chairs from Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman wear Holly Hunt fabric on the seats and inside backs, while Paul Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bespoke Stripe in Navy, from Maharam, covers the outer backs. The draperies are made of a Holland & Sherry fabric. Opposite: A child-friendly environment, the family room has an Omnia sectional from B&B Italia that is optimal for watching movies and playing games. The Galet cocktail table, upholstered in Moore & Giles leather, is by Christian Liaigre, and the Trianon ceiling fixture is from Modulightor.

NY_LX19_Wright_340-353.indd 349

7/30/15 4:03 PM

NY_LX19_350

NY_LX19_Wright_340-353.indd 350

7/30/15 6:19 PM

NY_LX19_351

Left: Positioned off the foyer, the powder room features walls covered with handmade Folio wallpaper by Cannon/Bullock. The custom Emmerson Flatbar mirror is from Ralph Pucci. Opposite: Detailed in a warm wood, the library millwork provides the backdrop for a Ralph Pucci desk. The Rue De Seine bench from Holly Hunt is upholstered in natural shearling by Keleen Leathers; the rotating four-arm Serge Mouille sconce is from GuĂŠridon.

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN / 351

NY_LX19_Wright_340-353.indd 351

7/30/15 4:03 PM

NY_LX19_352

Pocket doors close off the adjacent master bedroom from the bathroom, where the architect designed the Thassos marble vanities. The satin-nickel faucets are by Dornbracht, and the Beacon flush-mount light fixtures are from Urban Archaeology.

352 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_Wright_340-353.indd 352

7/30/15 4:03 PM

NY_LX19_353

Shades of gray define the master bedroom sheathed in Amethyst Empire wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries from Holly Hunt. An antique chandelier from Thomas Gallery hangs over the space, which includes an Ovington bed with a woven-leather headboard from the Foley&Cox Collection, a Helene Aumont vanity table from Profiles and a boudoir chair from Blackman Cruz in Los Angeles.

NY_LX19_Wright_340-353.indd 353

7/30/15 6:51 PM

NY_LX19_354

A Tale of

two cities

NY_LX19_Kaplan_354-357.indd 354

7/31/15 4:35 PM

NY_LX19_355

FROM CAPE TOWN TO CONNECTICUT, A SOUTH AFRICAN TRANSPLANT IMBUES SOUL AND SLEEK MINIMALISM INTO HER SAFARI-INSPIRED CERAMICS. WRITTEN BY BRADLEY NESBITT / PHOTOGRAPHY BY STACY BASS

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN / 355

NY_LX19_Kaplan_354-357.indd 355

7/31/15 4:35 PM

NY_LX19_356

Lauren Kaplan’s robust portfolio of ceramics includes outdoor planters (left), graphic porcelain (bottom left), stoneware, and vessels created using a Japanese technique called naked raku (bottom right and opposite).

all it kismet, serendipity, or in the words of ceramicist Lauren Kaplan, the American Dream, but sometimes, that’s the only way to describe this kind of story. It began when Kaplan moved with her family from her native South Africa to America (with a short stint in Switzerland in between). Seeking a creative outlet, she joined the Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan, which reignited a previous casual foray into ceramics. Having built quite an assemblage of vessels during that time, her pieces caught the eye of a buyer for Japanese department store Takashimaya after seeing them in a local publication. Shortly thereafter, Kaplan’s work launched at the Fifth Avenue store during Fashion’s Night Out. Though the shop closed its doors in 2010, the same buyer that discovered Kaplan transitioned over to luxury retail’s holy grail—Bergdorf Goodman—and didn’t leave the artist or her African-inspired ceramics behind. “Me? I’m just this little girl from Johannesburg finding a piece of myself sandwiched between Lanvin and Gucci,” says Kaplan in her bubbly South African dialect with the same amount of awe and bewilderment as the day she found out. “It was truly the American Dream.” From the African bush to the Big Apple, Kaplan’s work has the rich character and soul of her homeland yet with the restraint, grit and edge of modern urbanism. Her current collection, Thinking Outside of the Box, is a series of naked raku clay cubes, with no two the same. “It’s called ‘naked’ because when the piece is complete after a multi-step process, you’re left with crackled, exposed clay,” explains says Kaplan. “They call it painting with fire.” The dynamic nature of Kaplan’s graphic black-and-white cubes clearly show the influence of her roots; stacks of them, with their swirling patterns of stripes, dots, lines and checks, have the same buzzing energy and exuberance you’d expect to find at the peak hour of a bustling African market. “Africa has such soul,” reflects Kaplan. “I love its sights, sounds, smells. I truly am an African-American. It’s in my blood.”

NY_LX19_Kaplan_354-357.indd 356

7/31/15 4:35 PM

NY_LX19_357

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN / 357

NY_LX19_Kaplan_354-357.indd 357

7/31/15 4:36 PM

NY_LX19_358

358 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_Sabbaugh_358-371.indd 358

7/30/15 4:30 PM

NY_LX19_359

COASTAL CONTEMPORARY AN ARTIST WITH ROOTS IN DENMARK CRAFTS THE INTERIORS OF HER CONNECTICUT HOME TO REFLECT HER LOVE OF THE SEA AND THE DESIGN SENSIBILITIES OF HER HOMELAND. WRITTEN BY LINDA HAYES / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANE BEILES / STYLING BY MEGAN PRATT AND JENNIFER MALONEY OF BIRCH DESIGNS

ARCHITECTURE / RICHARD SWANN, RICHARD SWANN ARCHITECT HOME BUILDER / BOB CALVE, FOX HILL BUILDERS

NY_LX19_Sabbaugh_358-371.indd 359

7/30/15 4:30 PM

NY_LX19_360

At the front entry, homeowner and artist Charlotte Sabbagh, who was responsible for the design of the interiors, styled a pleasing vignette of collected furnishings and accessories. Here, an antique ebony altar table and a vintage mirror mix with antique sconces from Circa Antiques.

360 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_Sabbaugh_358-371.indd 360

7/30/15 4:30 PM

NY_LX19_361

sk artist Charlotte Sabbagh to describe her paintings and without hesitation she references her Danish roots. “My work is an abstract expression of where I come from,” says Sabbagh. “I still have a summer house in Denmark, and I’m drawn to the contrast of the dark and light of the water.” Contemporary in style and boldly colorful, Sabbagh’s work is also informed by her extensive travels. “Wherever I go I get ideas,” she says. “I was just in Marrakesh and brought back these pure ink colors and incorporated them into a whole new series.” Not surprisingly, what’s elemental to her art also forms the basis of her Rowayton home in Connecticut, where Sabbagh, who is also drawn to midcentury Danish design, fashioned her own interiors and used her artwork to create the first layer of its “coastal-chic” style. “The art went on the walls first,” says the artist, who upon moving in, repainted the entire house a crisp, clean white. “Then, I selected colors

NY_LX19_Sabbaugh_358-371.indd 361

from that and accented the spaces with pillows and other accessories. I wanted to create a very neutral palette so that my artwork would stand out and could be interchangeable.” The design style works well with the furnishings, including Scandinavian pieces collected over the years, and in accordance with the home’s relaxed overtones, many items were chosen to encourage social interaction. Regarding the latter, a trio of barstools pull up to the white marble-topped kitchen island, a casual wood trestle dining table offers seating for six, and a cozy grouping of sofas and chairs resides in the living room—all providing distinct gathering spaces. In various places, the same bay windows that flood the rooms with natural light carve out welcoming vignettes within the larger spaces. Off one side of the living room, for instance, an elegant tufted daybed pairs with a Fortuny light fixture and a vintage stool. “You can see the water from the bed,” Sabbagh says about the carefully composed lounging spot.

Carefully positioned on a tight triangular lot, the home sits on a mature property surrounded by old-growth trees. Architect Richard Swann introduced local stone, regionally popular shingles and a Dutch Colonial gambrel roof in response to the local vernacular.

7/30/15 4:30 PM

NY_LX19_362

362 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_Sabbaugh_358-371.indd 362

7/30/15 4:30 PM

NY_LX19_363

Sabbagh’s oil-on-linen artwork, titled Squares, pops against a pure-white background in the living room, which also features a Poliform sectional, a commodious Lucite table by Lillian August, a circle-framed chair by McGuire, and drum tables discovered at an antiques store in Stamford. Accent pillows in a variety of colors and textures complement the décor.

“MY ART AND MY HOUSE ARE A REFLECTION OF WHO I AM. THEY HAVE MY PERSONALITY AND SOUL.” -CHARLOTTE SABBAGH

NY_LX19_Sabbaugh_358-371.indd 363

7/30/15 4:30 PM

NY_LX19_364

An assemblage of items situated against the living room’s bay window depicts Sabbagh’s knack for mixing antiques; a desk and reupholstered vintage chair look right at home with a variety of found objects from her travels. The artist’s rust-colored oil painting, titled Perfect Horizon, is a personal favorite; the smaller one is titled Masai.

For her bedroom, the artist chose to accentuate pale gray grass-cloth walls and a neutral upholstered bed with lavender accessories and polished accents. “I like to mix it up,” she says. Her daughter Chloe’s room mixes it up, as well, with a modern four-poster bed paired with vintage pineapple lamps. A third-floor attic sitting area doubles as a bedroom for her twin boys when they visit from boarding school. “I designed the third floor with a nautical look because the theme creates a more casual feel,” says Sabbagh, whose furniture choices for the space include a blue-and-white striped rug, a white vintage table and a blue pouf.

NY_LX19_Sabbaugh_358-371.indd 364

Indeed, it was the home’s “beachy” look that first attracted Sabbagh and her then-husband to purchase it as a weekend house. “Architecturally, I found it very interesting, with a contemporary, coastal feel,” she explains. “I loved the stonework, windows and shapes, and that there was a lot of natural light all situated in a lovely seaside community.” Responsible for that look was architect Richard Swann, who designed the house for its original owner. “It was meant to be a shingled beach cottage,” says Swann. “The use of stained shingles, river-washed stone and the Dutch Colonial gambrel roof was intended

7/30/15 4:30 PM

NY_LX19_365

The white-on-white kitchenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;open to the living and dining roomsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;was already completed when the owner bought the house. Sabbagh added a set of Nuevo stools from Dovecote to the central island, which is lit by pendants from Lillian August. Throughout the house, the floors are stained mahogany.

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN / 365

NY_LX19_Sabbaugh_358-371.indd 365

7/30/15 4:30 PM

NY_LX19_366

NY_LX19_Sabbaugh_358-371.indd 366

7/30/15 4:30 PM

NY_LX19_367

A beautiful arched divided-light window floods the open dining room with natural light. Midcentury modern chairs by Arne Jacobsen surround a simple trestle table found locally; the rug is from West Elm. At the foot of the stairs, Sabbaghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Light painting complements the beachy colors and coastal-chic dĂŠcor.

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN / 367

NY_LX19_Sabbaugh_358-371.indd 367

7/30/15 4:30 PM

NY_LX19_368

Seaside hues are prevalent in the master bedroom, where the West Elm bed, with its beige-toned upholstered headboard, is reminiscent of sand and the painting, aptly titled Deep Sea, recalls the color of the ocean. An elegant mirrored side table is backed by Hinson & Company grass-cloth wallpaper.

368 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

NY_LX19_Sabbaugh_358-371.indd 368

7/30/15 4:31 PM

NY_LX19_369

Color-blocked drapes, a reupholstered vintage loveseat and a textured West Elm rug imbue the sitting area in the master bedroom with comfort and style. The round textured accent table is from Oly and the chandelier is from HB Home.

NY_LX19_Sabbaugh_358-371.indd 369

7/30/15 4:31 PM

NY_LX19_370

NY_LX19_Sabbaugh_358-371.indd 370

7/30/15 4:31 PM

NY_LX19_371

to be contextual and reverential to the surrounding environment and neighborhood.” The unique shape and height, largely necessitated by the triangular footprint of the lot and the fact that it was in a flood zone, resulted in quirky little corners and bays that unwittingly made it the perfect artist’s house for its future inhabitant. Referring to those idiosyncrasies, the architect admits they may have pushed him to be more creative. “When you have a great big square field you can do anything you like, but sometimes it’s hard to give your designs as much character as they want to have,” he says. “And then sometimes when you have these little in-town properties, you get better architecture. It’s a delightful irony.” Before moving in, the couple enlisted the home’s original contractor, Bob Calve, to rejigger the main floor’s layout somewhat to open it up. Certain architectural elements, such as the red mahogany kitchen counters and stairway to the second floor, were changed out,

along with an elevator shaft he converted into closets and a pantry. “They could certainly add the elevator back in the future if needed,” says Calve. The builder also reshaped the outside areas. “From the road to the finished first floor was over 8 feet, and on the small lot the grading was minimal, so we added terraces, steps and landings,” explains Calve. “We also softened up the river rock and hardscape with beds for trees and shrubs. Everything added aesthetic value.” It also allowed for a large tree-lined back patio where Sabbagh furnished an outdoor living area with modern beach chairs and teak tables. Of all the things she loves about the house, Sabbagh claims the fact that “the house is always changing” tops her list. “I sell pieces of art and make new ones, which go up in the house first, so there’s always something new,” she says. “My art and my house are a reflection of who I am. They have my personality and soul.”

Opposite: Builder Bob Calve introduced terraces, steps and landings to the property, which allowed for the addition of a private tree-lined back patio. Designed with both lounging and outdoor dining in mind, the space features a sofa by Restoration Hardware and a table from Trip Trap in Denmark. Below: Stained shingles and riverwashed stone surround the home’s French doors (left), which open from the living room onto the back patio. Playful Brazilian beach chairs from the homeowner’s collection are light enough to move around the space and provide casual seating as needed (right). The stone walls around the perimeter match the exterior façade.

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN / 371

NY_LX19_Sabbaugh_358-371.indd 371

7/30/15 4:31 PM

BESPOKE REAL ESTATE REPRESENTS THE FINEST $10M & ABOVE PROPERTIES + PROJECTS IN THE HAMPTONS

E X E M P L A R Y

O C E A N F R O N T

L I V I N G

7 1 9 DA N I E L S L A N E , SAG A P O N AC K , N Y $ 2 1 , 9 5 0,0 0 0 E xc l u s i v e . We b # 2 5 1 0 3 ZACHARY VICHINSKY Lic. Real Estate Broker C: 631.766.0945 - O: 631.500.9030 zachary@bespokerealestate.com

CODY VICHINSKY Lic. Real Estate Salesperson C: 631.926.3948 - O: 631.500.9030 cody@bespokerealestate.com

B E S P O K E R E A L E S TAT E . C O M

All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. All rights to content, photographs and graphics reserved to broker. Equal Housing Opportunity Broker. Real estate agents affiliated with Bespoke Real Estate are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Bespoke Real Estate. Bespoke Real Estate LLC is a licensed Real Estate Broker. 903 Montauk Highway, Water Mill NY 11976

R E A L

E S T A T E

Fly Private. Read Luxe. Find Luxe Interiors + Design at the MediaJet Newsstand â&#x201E;˘ in leading private airports nationwide.

For More iNForMatioN call 561.445.3335

COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE

WESTPORT, CT

Timeless elegance is the hallmark of this coveted Greens Farms property. Inspired by European manors, stunning architectural detail. 20+ formal/casual living spaces. Pool & pergola w/fp. $5,965,000

Live your dream at the beach! Four levels of complete joy, stunning waterviews and finished to perfection on a half acre, with pool, wine cellar and roof-top fireplace – a must see! $4,495,000

Tranquil Old Hill Estate. Stunning 7BR, 8.2 bath home combines country charm with 21st Century amenities. 3 private acres w/enchanting gardens, heated gunite pool & tennis court. $4,100,000

Karen Scott/ KMS Partners | 203-613-9200

Marcie Pajolek | 203-856-7744

Kim Harizman/KMS Partners | 917-270-5168

SOUTHPORT, CT

WESTPORT, CT

Classic French villa on coveted Sasco Hill with gracious rooms, period details and perfect flow for entertaining. Sun filled master suite with distant water views, manicured grounds & pool. $3,195,000

Private road in coveted Redcoat area w/4 magnif. homes under construction by 4th generation bldr Snellman Construction. Mature trees & stone walls. 6700SF, 3 fin.floors. Rm for pool. $2,749,000 www.1StonewallLane.com

Dreams do come true! Fairytale cottage in magical setting on 2.26 tranquil acres in Red Coat estate area. 4BRs, 4/2 baths, 4500 SF. French doors open to gorgeous gardens, deck & pool. $1,999,000

Patti McGovern | 203-820-1994

Jim Lanzaro | 203-981-1966

Miriam Luck | 203-858-8568 Dee Cohen | 203-856-2336

WESTPORT, CT

WESTON, CT

WESTPORT, CT

Perfect combination of charm & elegance, centrally located, 6000+SF, 6BRs 5.5 baths, 3-rm MBR suite on main level, walls of windows & French doors. Private cul-de-sac. Pool. One-of-a-kind gem! $1,899,000

“Campo Di Encanto” – Conveniently located character home on 4 ac compound by renowned local architect. 5BR main house, guest cottage, inground pool w/separate pool house & 2BR legal apartment. $2,195,000

Recently renovated 4BR 1920’s gem on a lovely meandering lane. Serene, private, scenic riverfront perch. Loads of charm, new designer kitchen and just a stonesthrow from downtown & YMCA. $1,799,000

Liz Tardif | 203-246-9065

Cristy Schnauffer | 203-521-7707

Joni Usdan | 203-216-7654

Westport Riverside Office | 472 Riverside Avenue | Westport, CT 06880 | 203.227.8424

ColdwellBankerMoves.com ©2015 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker Logo, Coldwell Banker Previews International, the Coldwell Banker Previews International logo and “Dedicated to Luxury Real Estate” are registered and unregistered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 76789 6/15

15 Myrtle Ave. Sconset Square Westport (203) 557-9137 | whitebirchstudio.com

Only Lindal . . . warm modern bespoke homes relaxed healthy environments personalized for site and self efficiency and predictability unmatched experience caring local service

. . . the preeminent prefab New York area independent representatives

Atlantic Custom Homes, Inc. Cold Spring, NY Info@LindalNY.com LindalNY.com HudsonValleyCedarHomes.com Tel: 845-265-2636

Photo: Deborah DeGraffenreid

Warmmodern Living NYC New York City warmmodernliving.com info@warmmodernliving.com Tel: 844-927-6663

RICK STEVENS “THE NATURE OF WHAT ARISES” Exhibit October 3 - 25, 2015

44x36 – Oil on canvas

Alchemy

48x48 – Oil on canvas

Materialism is an Assumption

Another Place & Time

36x80 – Oil on canvas

39 Main Street, Tarrytown, New York 10591

•

Tel. 914 332 4554

•

www.CanfinGallery.com

RANGE ROVER

WRAP YOURSELF WITH THE ULTIMATE IN LUXURY AND PERFORMANCE

• State-of-the-Art Facility • Complimentary Loaner Vehicles* • FREE Valet Pickup and Delivery* • Factory Trained Technicians One of the area’s largest selection of new and certified pre-owned vehicles. *Available for scheduled service appointments.

Call today to book a test drive. Land Rover Milford 825 Bridgeport Ave. Milford, CT 06460

203-874-8500 landrovermilford.com

“Exceptional people, personalized service.”

Coming Spring 2016

Jaguar Land Rover Fairfield

LANDSCAPE

design Nina Edwards Anker

dune-ny.com

3+ ACRE BAYFRONT SHELTER ISLAND Co-Exclusive. Magical sunsets grace this 5,100 sf home, which rests on nearly 3.1 acres, complete with a 20’ x 50’ heated gunite pool, 340’ of water frontage and a deep-water dock. A 1,900 sf guesthouse features 2 master suites, additional guest room, kitchen, and living room with fireplace. $11,750,000. WEB# 51090.

PETER M.TURINO,PRESIDENT 631.903.611 5 I pturi no@bhs hamptons .c om

CHRISTINE M.SAAR 631.903.614 8 l c s aar@bhs hamptons .c om

STUNNING GEORGIAN-STYLE EAST HAMPTON Exclusive. This impressive Georgian-style residence, featured in numerous publications, was meticulously designed by a very prominent New York design team acting as their own. Six bedrooms, 5.5 baths. Located in the Grace Estate on 5+ acres with a heated gunite pool and pool house. $5,500,000. WEB# 15159.

JAMES W. OXNAM 631.903.6111 l joxnam@bhshamptons.com

BAY VIEW DESIGNER HOME WATER MILL HEIGHTS Exclusive. Capturing 180° views of Peconic Bay from its high elevation, this beautiful 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath house was meticulously designed by renowned decorator Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz. A huge deck with gunite heated pool overlooks the tennis court and Peconic Bay. $4,800,000. WEB# 41406.

MARTHA P. GUNDERSEN 631.903.6131 l mgundersen@bhshamptons.com

BROWNHARRISSTEVENS.COM

• THE HAMPTONS • NEW YORK CITY • PALM BEACH

portfolio

PROMOTION

P R O M OT I O NS | PRO D UCTS

LIVE GRACIOUSLY IN CARNEGIE HILL

PERSONALIZE YOUR SPACE

Featuring a timeless Indiana limestone faรงade, 1110 Park Avenue is an elegantly designed boutique building in keeping with the grand tradition of Carnegie Hill. Only nine premier residences available, presenting a limited opportunity for new condominium ownership along this cherished stretch of Park Avenue. Each residence is crafted to be a home of distinction.

The One desk is a made-in-Italy modern masterpiece that combines design and functionality. Available in different colors and finishes and has matching wall unit and drawers. Desk can be personalized with a graphic or logo of your choice.

1110parkave.com | 212.576.1030

michelangelodesigns.com | 973.779.3200

CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN + BATH SHOWROOM UNVEILED

THREE CENTURIES IN ART

1110 Park Avenue

Grande Central

Michelangelo Designs

Wally Findlay Galleries

Located at 19 Bond Street, on the corner of Lafayette, Grande Central has renovated its showroom, adding 3,000 square feet of decorative fixtures and hardware. The bi-level showroom is packed with the newest designs and styles. Its array of offerings is a perfect complement to the trendy lower Manhattan scene and a showcase to themes prevalent in kitchens and bathrooms throughout the city.

Since 1870, Wally Findlay Galleries has established itself as one of the foremost authorities on Impressionists, Modern Masters, the School of Rouen, and a distinguished group of renowned International Contemporaries. By practicing the highest standards in the relationship with the artist and the collector, the gallery upholds its mission to promote and provide quality works by great artistic talents.

gcsnys.com | 212.777.7984

wallyfindlay.com | 212.421.5390

NY19_Portfolio_0728_sr.indd 1

7/29/15 10:25 AM

ANTIQUE +DESIGN

ONLINE

www.AntiqueAndDesignOnline.com 19 Willard Rd Norwalk CT 06851 203.826.8575

Living Art | Breuer House ll

Photography by Michael Biondo

This important midcentury modern home, designed by internationally acclaimed architect Marcel Breuer, has been masterfully restored by the current owner in partnership with Toshiko Mori, who chaired the Department of Architecture at Harvard. After completing the original structure in 1951, Marcel Breuer moved himself and his family into his own design. The design integrity of the original home has been preserved while adding a stunning glass and steel addition, creating a notable dwelling for the 21st century. This four-bedroom home with all en suite baths features 11â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? ceiling height on the main foor, a Snaidero kitchen with high-end appliances, radiant heated foors throughout and state-of-the-art heating and cooling system. The stone pool house with sunning deck and a wine cellar with a deft architectural touch have also been fully restored by Toshiko Mori. The professionally designed exterior lighting showcases the extensive use of stone walls and the professional landscaping. 628westroad.com | MLS #138511 | Listed by Sherri Kielland at $5,850,000

Sherri C. Kielland, GRI | Brotherhood & Higley Real Estate 161 Elm Street, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840 | 203.977.3566 Cell | skielland@aol.com

PROMOTION

Toll Brothers - 1110 Park Avenue

advertiser index ANTIQUES

ARCHITECTS

Fairfield County Antique & Design Center 203.826.8575 | Norwalk fairfieldantiqueanddesign.com

Charles Hilton Architects 203.489.3800 | Greenwich hiltonarchitects.com

(continued)

AUTO DEALERSHIPS

DESIGN CENTERS

Land Rover Milford 203.874.8500 | Milford landrovermilford.com

AmericasMart 800.ATL.MART americasmart.com

APPLIANCES

John David Rose Architect P.C. AIA 631.283.2051 | Southampton johndavidrosearchitect.com John David Rose Architect P.C. AIA 631.684.9990 | Westhampton johndavidrosearchitect.com

Albano Appliance & Service 914.764.4051 albanoappliance.com

Kean Development 631.377.3377 | Southampton keandevelopment.com

Paloform 888.823.8883 paloform.com

Dacor dacor.com

Robert A. Cardello Architects 203.853.2524 cardelloarchitects.com

Spark Modern Fires 203.791.2725 sparkfires.com

ILVE ilveappliances.com

Shope Reno Wharton Architecture 203.852.7250 shoperenowharton.com

Miele 800.843.7231 mieleusa.com

Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects stelleco.com

Sub-Zero Wolf subzero-wolf.com

ARCHITECTURAL METALS

M.S. Rau Antiques 888.268.0798 rauantiques.com

Thermador thermador.com

ARCHITECTS Austin Patterson Disston apdarchitects.com Brooks & Falotico Associates, Inc. 203.966.8440 | New Canaan brooksandfalotico.com

LX_NY19_AdIndex_V3.indd 1

Architectural Minerals & Stone 914.479.0049 | Irvington architecturalminerals.com

ARCHITECTURAL MOLDINGS JP Weaver 818.500.1740 jpweaver.com

CUSTOM FIREPLACES Chesneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York chesneys.com

CUSTOM METALWORK

Architects & Designers Building 212.644.2766 | New York adbuilding.com New York Design Center 212.679.9500 | New York nydc.com

DOORS + WINDOWS Euroline Steel Windows & Doors eurolinesteelwindows.com Fleetwood Windows & Doors 800.736.7363 fleetwoodusa.com/luxe

Artesano Iron Works 212.355.4902 | New York artesanoironworks.com

LaCantina Doors 888.221.0141 lacantinadoors.com

Artesano Iron Works 215.483.9273 | Philadelphia artesanoironworks.com

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

CUSTOM WOODWORKING

FABRICS + WINDOW COVERINGS

Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry 800.447.9006 | Schaefferstown plainfancy.com/thereasons

Duralee 800.275.3872 duralee.com

DECORATIVE PLUMBING Blackman 800.843.2695 blackman.com

Fabricut 800.999.8200 fabricut.com Garrett Leather 212.588.1251 | New York garrettleather.com

8/3/15 2:44 PM

PROMOTION

Bespoke Real Estate

advertiser index FABRICS + WINDOW COVERINGS (continued)

FLOOR COVERINGS

FURNITURE + ACCESSORIES (continued)

HoulĂ¨s houles.com

Kyle & Kath LLC 646.745.2555 | New York jan-kath.com

Andrianna Shamaris 212.388.9898 | New York andriannashamarisinc.com

CF MODERN cfmodern.com

J | Geiger Shading Technology 844.JGEIGER jgeigershading.com

Kyle Bunting kylebunting.com

Apropos New York apropos-furniture.com

Christian Liaigre christian-liaigre.us

Sandra Jordan sandrajordan.com

Riverhead Building Supply 800.378.3650

Arhaus 866.427.4287 arhaus.com

Cliff Young, Ltd. 212.683.8808 | New York cliffyoungltd.com

Sunbrella sunbrella.com/metro

Rug Art 212.207.8211 | New York rug-art.net

Artistic Frame artisticframe.com

Curated Kravet curatedkravet.com

Samad 888.726.2393 samad.com

Avery Boardman 312.494.9220 | Chicago averyboardman.com

Dakota Jackson dakotajackson.com

ABC Carpet & Home New York abchome.com

Sanford Hall 212.684.4217

Avery Boardman 212.688.6611 | New York averyboardman.com

DESIGNLUSH New York designlush.com

Antrim Hand-Loomed Carpets & Rugs 866.311.1018 antrimcarpet.com

Stark Corporation 203.833.1771 | Stamford starkcarpet.com

Bausman & Company bausmanandcompany.com

Donghia 800.DONGHIA donghia.com

Bokara Rug 201.601.0040 | Secaucus bokara.com

Stark Corporation 516.921.6669 | Syosset starkcarpet.com

Bespoke by Luigi Gentile 212.371.7101 | New York bespokebylg.com

Dune dune-ny.com

Country Carpet 516.822.5855 countrycarpet.com

Tufenkian tufenkiancarpets.com

Bright Chair 888.524.5997 brightchair.com

Ebanista 800.570.1087 ebanista.com

Calligaris calligaris.com

EJ Victor 212.679.4341 | New York ejvictor.com

FLOOR COVERINGS

Doris Leslie Blau 212.586.5511 dorisleslieblau.com

(continued)

FURNITURE + ACCESSORIES

Feizy feizy.com

Aapsara Luxury Home Collection aapsara.com

Cassina 800.770.3568 cassina.com

Flexform 212.355.2328 | New York flexformny.com

Heritage Wide Plank Flooring 877.777.4200 hwpf.com

Aerin 212.679.4341 | New York aerin.com

Century Furniture centuryfurniture.com/buylocal

Hellman Chang 212.726.9030 | New York hellman-chang.com

LX_NY19_AdIndex_V3.indd 2

8/3/15 2:44 PM

Just Add Water...

The Selection, Service and Experience to Create Your Dream Bath

TO THE TRADE & HOMEOWNER COME BROWSE OUR SHOWROOMS

Raindance 速 Rainfall 速 AIR

PROMOTION

Scavolini

advertiser index FURNITURE + ACCESSORIES (continued)

FURNITURE + ACCESSORIES (continued)

Hickory White hickorywhite.com

Magni Home Collection 424.274.3854

Porta Forma portaforma.com

Tommy Bahama Home 949.706.9928 tbfurniture.com

Interior Crafts, Inc. 212.696.4400 | New York interiorcraftsinc.com

Marge Carson margecarson.com

Rapport International Furniture 323.930.1500 rapportusa.com

Turri turri.it

Ironies 510.644.2100 ironies.com

Maxalto maxalto.it

Roche Bobois roche-bobois.com

Twentieth 323.904.1200 twentieth.net

J. Tribble Collection 888.652.6116 jtribble.com

Meridiani 305.573.3636 | Miami meridiani.it

Ruby Livingdesign 415.922.2500

Victory Furniture 310.264.1046 victoryfurniture.com

Jiun Ho jiunho.com

Michelangelo Designs 973.779.3200 | Passaic michelangelodesigns.com

Ruby Livingdesign 415.381.9095

Vioski 323.937.7741 vioski.com

Juliska 888.414.8448 juliska.com

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams 800.789.5401 mgbwhome.com

Ruby Livingdesign 650.494.4495

White Birch Studio 203.557.9137 | Westport whitebirchstudio.com

Lazzoni lazzoni.us

Nella Vetrina New York nellavetrina.com

Safavieh 877.919.1010 safavieh.com

Leathercraft 800.627.1561 leathercraft-furniture.com

The New Traditionalists 212.226.1868 | New York thenewtraditionalists.com

Scala Luxury scalaluxury.com

Canfin Gallery 914.332.4554 | Tarrytown canfingallery.com

Lee Industries 800.892.7150 furniturebylee.com

Ochre ochre.net

Selamat Designs 650.243.4840 selamatdesigns.com

Kathryn Markel Fine Arts 212.366.5368 markelfinearts.com

Lexington Home Brands 212.532.2750 lexington.com

Olley Court 203.438.1270 | Ridgefield olleycourt.com

Selva selva.com

Samuel Owen Gallery Nantucket samuelowengallery.com

Lillian August Furnishings + Design lillianaugust.com

OLY Studio olystudio.com

sohoConcept sohoconcept.com

Wally Findlay Galleries 212.421.5390 | New York wallyfindlay.com

Lisa Taylor Designs lisataylordesigns.com

Poltrona Frau 855.768.5931 poltronafrau.com

Suite NY 212.421.3300 | New York suiteny.com

LX_NY19_AdIndex_V3.indd 3

GALLERIES

8/3/15 2:44 PM

Visit raveis.com & type in MLS# for multiple photos/detailed descriptions on these homes

Irvington-on-Hudson, NY $12,500,000 I MLS#4517088 Marcene Hedayati, 914.591.5600

Southport, CT $7,250,000 I MLS#99071207 Matthew Lahey, 203.767.4190

Norwalk, CT $6,950,000 I MLS#99051090 Michelle&Company, 203.454.4663

Westport, CT $6,495,000 I MLS#99103538 Michelle&Company, 203.454.4663

New Canaan, CT $5,695,000 I MLS#99056423 Hannelore Kaplan, 914.450.3880

Greenwich, CT $5,500,000 I MLS#93185 Charles Magyar, 203.550.1929

Westport, CT $4,999,000 I MLS#99092190 Molly Lane Homes, 917.670.4842

Fairfield, CT $4,725,000 I MLS#99097024 Al Filippone Associates, 203.913.9454

Weston, CT $4,500,000 I MLS#99066458 Michelle&Company, 203.454.4663

New Canaan, CT $4,400,000 I MLS#138618 Laura Danforth, 203.801.8001

New Canaan, CT $4,395,000 I MLS#138443 Lyn Marchellos, 203.952.9888

Washington Depot, CT $3,750,000 I MLS#99097103 The Matthews Group, 203.770.1060

Let our family show your family the way home

r a v e i s .com "The best website in real estate"

PROMOTION

Brotherhood & Higley Real Estate

advertiser index HARDSCAPES

HARDWARE

Techo-Bloc 877.832.4625 techo-bloc.com

Sun Valley Bronze 866.788.3631 sunvalleybronze.com

(continued)

HOME BUILDERS + REMODELERS (continued)

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Hobbs, Inc. 212.388.0042 | New York hobbsinc.com

Barbara Bell Interiors 914.332.1532 | Tarrytown barbarabellinteriors.com

Lindal Cedar Homes lindalny.com

Catherine Cleare Interiors, LLC 203.454.9430 | Greenwich cleareinteriors.com

HARDWARE

HOME AUTOMATION

Antique Drapery Rod Company 214.653.1733 | Dallas antiquedraperyrod.com

Creative Systems 610.450.6580 creativesys.net

Mayfair Construction 631.353.3129 | Southampton mayfairconstruction.com

Elissa Grayer Interior Design 914.921.6500 elissagrayerdesign.com

Ashley Norton Architectural Hardware 800.393.1097 ashleynorton.com

Crestron crestron.com/homeautomation

Mayfair Construction 203.622.1070 | Southport mayfairconstruction.com

Lynne Scalo Design 203.222.4991 | Greenwich lynnescalo.com

Paula McDonald Design Build 212.564.3693 | New York pmddllc.com

Mar Silver Design 203.341.0413 marsilverdesign.com

Baldwin Hardware baldwinhardware.com

HOME BUILDERS + REMODELERS

Belmont Hardware belmonthardware.com

Atlantic Custom Homes 845.265.2636 | Cold Spring hudsonvalleycedarhomes.com

Robert A. Cardello Architects 203.853.2524 cardelloarchitects.com

MB Interiors 914.420.4845 mbinteriorsct.com

Elegance in Hardware 646.922.8707 | New York eleganceinhardware.com

Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alessio Inspired Architectural Designs 646.937.4391 builtbydalessio.com

Warmmodern Living NYC 844.927.6663 | New York warmmodernliving.com

Nancy Corzine nancycorzine.com

Hardware Renaissance hardwarerenaissance.com

Dibico Construction Inc. 203.618.1219 | Greenwich dibicoinc.com

Katonah Architectural Hardware New York katonahhardware.com

Empire City Construction 212.327.1666 | New York empirecitynyc.com

Creative Systems 610.450.6580 creativesys.net

Keeler New York keelerproducts.com

Excel Builders & Renovators Inc. 718.624.5300 excelbuilds.com

Realm 203.552.5224 realmcontrol.com

Omnia 800.310.7960 | Cedar Grove omniaindustries.com

Hobbs, Inc. 631.537.8620 | Bridgehampton hobbsinc.com

Rocky Mountain Hardware rockymountainhardware.com

Hobbs, Inc. 203.966.0726 | New Canaan hobbsinc.com

LX_NY19_AdIndex_V3.indd 4

HOME THEATER DESIGN

INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOMS

Phillip Silver Design phillipsilverdesign.com

JEWELRY Landsberg Jewelers 212.391.1980 | New York

Landsberg Jewelers 914.761.1122 | White Plains

Lynne Scalo Design 203.222.4991 | Greenwich lynnescalo.com

8/3/15 2:44 PM

Visit raveis.com & type in MLS# for multiple photos/detailed descriptions on these homes

Old Greenwich, CT $3,495,000 I MLS#99084806 Monica Webster, 203.952.5226

New Canaan, CT $3,395,000 I MLS#137968 Regi van der Heyden, 203.644.5025

Ridgefield, CT $2,999,000 I MLS#99078329 David Everson, 203.246.7150

New Canaan, CT $2,495,000 I MLS#138476 Laura & Chris Sigg, 203.515.8954

New Canaan, CT $2,495,000 I MLS#138415 April Kaynor, 203.216.2194

Chappaqua, NY $2,350,000 I MLS#4503764 Bonnie Golub, 914.645.5999

Darien, CT $2,295,000 I MLS#99090682 Deirdre McGovern, 203.554.0897

Pound Ridge, NY $2,200,000 I MLS#4439744 Phyllis Doonan & Associates, 203.428.1703

Wilton, CT $1,899,000 I MLS#99097776 The Julie Carney Group, 203.451.9966

Fairfield, CT $1,599,000 I MLS#99104783 Shari Nerreau, 203.913.3149

Easton, CT $1,249,000 I MLS#99109326 Gayle Worthington, 203.521.4304

Bethel, CT $778,300 I MLS#99095470 Gregg Leonard, 860.626.5004

Let our family show your family the way home

r a v e i s .com "The best website in real estate"

PROMOTION

Empire City Construction

advertiser index KITCHEN + BATH

KITCHEN + BATH (continued)

LIGHTING

MOVING + STORAGE

Arclinea 212.447.4000 | New York arclinea.com

NuKitchens 203.831.9000 | South Norwalk

.0 Luminary 212.951.1430 0luminary.com

Confimove 866.266.8464 confimove.com

Bakes & Kropp 888.206.0015 bakesandkropp.com

Poggenpohl poggenpohl.com

Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights 504.522.9485 bevolo.com

Nouvelle View 212.876.6008 nouvelleview.com

Brizo brizo.com

Putnam Kitchens 203.661.2270 | Cos Cob putnamkitchens.com

Hubbardton Forge 800.826.4766 hubbardtonforge.com

Clarke 800.845.8247 | South Norwalk wolftestdrive.com

Ronbow ronbow.eu

Jonathan Browning 415.401.9999 jonathanbrowninginc.com

Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closets 631.343.9437 anthonysclosets.com

Clive Christian clivechristianinteriors.com

Scavolini 212.219.0910 | New York scavolini.com

Littman Brands littmanbrands.com

California Closets 866.488.2727 californiaclosets.com

Eggersmann USA 800.276.1239 eggersmannusa.com

Snaidero USA 877.762.4337 snaidero-usa.com

The Urban Electric Co. 843.723.8140 urbanelectricco.com

The Container Store 855.827.5623 containerstore.com/tcsclosets

Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery 212.688.5990 | New York ferguson.com

THG Paris thgusa.com

LINENS

OUTDOOR LIVING

FRANKE frankeksd.com

Town & Country Kitchen and Bath 732.345.1441 | Red Bank tckbdesigns.com

Downright downrightltd.com

McKinnon and Harris mckinnonharris.com

Grande Central Showroom 212.777.7984 | New York centralplumbingspec.com

Wheelock 203.527.0020 | Old Greenwich chuckwheelock.com

Grande Central Showroom 212.588.1997 | New York centralplumbingspec.com J. Tribble Collection 888.652.6116 jtribble.com Newport Brass 949.417.5207 newportbrass.com

LX_NY19_AdIndex_V3.indd 5

LANDSCAPING The LaurelRock Company laurelrock.com

LUXURY BEDDING

ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS

Outdoor Kitchen Design Store 855.GETOUTDOORS outdoorkitchendesigner.com

COCO-MAT coco-mat.com

Pride Family Brands pridefamilybrands.com

Scandia Home scandiahome.com

Teak Warehouse 800.343.7707 | 866.937.8325 teakwarehouse.com Tommy Bahama Outdoor Living tbfurniture.com

8/3/15 2:44 PM

A&D BUILDING 150 E 58 NYC

Kitchens

Baths

A&D Showrooms: Allmilmo USA Alno USA Artistic Tile B&B Italia Bilotta Kitchens Bosch Design Center Brown Jordan

Appliances

Tile

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors Clive Christian NY Cosentino Surfaces Edward Fields Carpet Makers Eggersmann Kitchens Exquisite Surfaces Fantini USA Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery

Stone

Closets

Flooring

Fisher & Paykel | DCS Design Center* Florense Kitchens | Closets | Furniture Gaggenau Design Studio Hans Krug Fine European Cabinetry Hastings Tile & Bath Holly Hunt NY J | Geiger Shading Technology Lefroy Brooks

Walk Right In M-F 9-5 212 644 2766 adbuilding.com

Carpeting

Listone Giordano Wood Floors Lualdi Doors Miele Monogram Design Center Paris Ceramics Poggenpohl Poliform SieMatic

Lighting

Furniture

Smeg USA Snaidero USA Kitchens St. Charles of New York Sub-Zero | Wolf Thermador Design Center Varenna by Poliform Wood-Mode | ACK *Coming soon

PROMOTION

Mar Silver Design

advertiser index PAINT

REAL ESTATE

Farrow & Ball farrow-ball.com

Brown Harris Stevens Marcia Altman 631.288.5004 maltman@bhshamptons.com

Toll Brothers - 1110 Park Avenue 212.576.1030 | New York 1110parkave.com

Crossville 931.456.3136 crossvilleinc.com

Brown Harris Stevens Martha P. Gundersen 631.903.6131 mgundersen@bhshamptons.com

Town Residential New York townresidential.com

Dekton dekton.com

Brown Harris Stevens Peter M. Turino 631.903.6115 pturino@bhshamptons.com

William Raveis raveis.com

Eldorado Stone 800.925.1491 eldoradostone.com

POOL BUILDERS Shoreline Pools 203.967.1203 | Stamford shorelinepools.com

REAL ESTATE

(continued)

Coldwell Banker previewsadvantage.com

REAL ESTATE

(continued)

RETAIL

STONE + TILE

(continued)

HG Stones 212.964.0900 | New York hgstones.com

Bespoke Real Estate Cody Vichinsky 631.926.3948 bespokerealestate.com

Coldwell Banker 203.227.8424 | Westport coldwellbankermoves.com

Bespoke Real Estate Zachary Vichinsky 631.766.0945 bespokerealestate.com

Corcoran New York corcoran.com

Brotherhood & Higley Real Estate - Sherri C. Kielland, GRI 203.977.3566 | New Canaan 628westroad.com

The Corcoran Group Gary R. DePersia 516.380.0538 gdp@corcoran.com

ABC Stone 516.997.9412 | Long Island abcworldwidestone.com

Paris Ceramics 888.845.3487 parisceramicsusa.com

Brown Harris Stevens 631.324.6400 brownharrisstevens.com

The Corcoran Group Susan Breitenbach 631.875.6000 | Bridgehampton smbhamptons.com

ABC Stone 718.389.8360 | New York abcworldwidestone.com

Trueform Concrete 973.983.7500 trueformconcrete.com

Halstead Property halstead.com

Antolini Luigi antoliniprecioustone.com

Zicana 516.279.6909 | Westbury zicana.com

Luxury Portfolio Fine Property Collection luxuryportfolio.com

Caesarstone caesarstoneus.com

Brown Harris Stevens Christopher J. Burnside 631.537.4320 cburnside@bhshamptons.com

Saunders Real Estate Terry Cohen 631.804.6100 | Bridgehampton tcohen@saunders.com

Cambria cambriausa.com

Brown Harris Stevens James W. Oxnam 631.903.6111 joxnam@bhshamptons.com

Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty sothebyshomes.com/hamptons

Cancos Tile & Stone 800.3.CANCOS cancos.com

Brown Harris Stevens Andrea L. Ackerman 631.537.4340 aackerman@bhshamptons.com Brown Harris Stevens Christine M. Saar 631.903.6148 csaar@bhshamptons.com

LX_NY19_AdIndex_V3.indd 6

Axel Interiors 203.299.3155 | Norwalk axelinteriors.com

STONE + TILE

Lapicida 212.360.8000 lapicida.com/us Neolith neolith.com

WALLCOVERINGS Arte 866.943.2783 arte-international.com

8/3/15 2:44 PM

PROMOTION

WE CONNECT THOSE WHO LOVE DESIGN. FROM ARCHITECTS TO BUILDERS, FROM FABRICATORS TO FABRICS, LUXESOURCE.COM IS THE GO-TO DESTINATION FOR ALL THINGS LUXURY IN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN.

DESIGN RESOURCES An invaluable tool to connect with design professionals, offering services from interior design to architecture, including kitchen and bath, flooring, lighting and more. #LUXEDAILY A design blog from the editors of Luxe Interiors + Design, featuring ideas, trends and happenings in luxury home design.

LX_Luxesource_0129_mp.indd 1

pinterest.com/luxemagazine

facebook.com/luxemagazine

twitter.com/luxemag

instagram.com/luxemagazine

2/3/15 8:57 AM

PROMOTION

GET LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN ON YOUR iPAD AND iPHONE.

FREE FOR PRINT SUBSCRIBERS

A place to think, learn and imagine with that one-of-a-kind book collection.

THIS IS HOME.

LYME, CT

Gather people together for intimate celebrations and spectacular waterside galas inspired by walls of glass and decks facing the majestic Connecticut River! A direct waterfront with deep-water dock on four and one-half acres offers distinctive, open formal areas, a gourmet kitchen, sumptuous baths, and three additional bedrooms. Approximately 2 hours to NYC and Boston. $2,200,000

Casually elegant, spacious thirteen-room home on eleven acres of tranquil privacy capturing panoramic views of the beautiful Connecticut River & Long Island Sound. Main ﬂoor recreation wing with indoor heated swimming pool, exercise room, doors to wonderful entertaining terrace overlooking the water plus a viewﬁlled luxury master suite. $1,987,000

Maddy Mattson, Sales Associate C. 860.575.4344 O. 860.434.8600

P R E VI EW S A D VA N TA G E . C O M North America Central America South America Caribbean Asia Australia Europe Middle East South Paciﬁc Africa Dedicated to luxury real estate. ©2015 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker Logo, Coldwell Banker Previews International, the Coldwell Banker Previews International logo and “Dedicated to Luxury Real Estate” are registered and unregistered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 76413 6/15

gatherings

PROMOTION

PHOTOGRAPHY BY EUGENE GOLOGURSKY

ART SOUTHAMPTON

LuxeCanvas: The Interplay of Art, Interior Design and Home was the subject of a lively conversation led by Luxe Interiors + Design Editor in Chief Pamela Jaccarino at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Southampton. Renowned designers Jennifer Post and Scott Sanders offered the audience a look into some of their favorite projects highlighting the successful integration of art and design. Luxe was the official media partner for Art Southampton, a leading contemporary and modern art fair exhibiting high-quality works of art from the 20th and 21st centuries.

NY19_ArtSouthamption_0728.indd 1

7/29/15 4:01 PM

NEW NEW YORKYORK ohemia, Bohemia, Flushing, Hicksville, Huntington Lynbrook , Lynbrook anhattan, , Manhattan, Bohemia, Flushing, Hicksville, Huntington , Lynbrook , Manhattan, Medford, Middletown*, Mineola, Queens Village, Riverhead*, Medford, Middletown*, Mineola, ineola, Queens Village, Riverhead*, RockyRocky , Southampton , Wantagh PointPoint , Southampton , Wantagh Wantagh JERSEY NEW NEW JERSEY Clinton*, Hackensack*, Lakewood*, Mahwah, Parsippany Clinton*, Hackensack*, Lakewood*, Mahwah, Parsippany linton*, ahwah, * Counter only location only location * Counter

FAUCETS, FIXTURES, TILE, STONE, & LIGHTING. WWW.BLACKMAN.COM

800-843-2695

NY_LX19_404

gatherings

PROMOTION

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW CARASELLA

EDUCATIONAL FORUM WITH ASID

Luxe Interiors + Design sponsored an Educational Forum for Design Professionals presented by ASID NY Metro Chapter at the A&D Building. Speakers from Material ConneXion, Social Sage PR, Harbinger Consulting Solutions, NYSID, Artistic Tile, Cosentino, Design Biz Blueprint and Studio M led seminars throughout the day.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES NOLAN

JULISKA SHOWROOM DEBUT AT FORTY ONE MADISON

Luxe Interiors + Design celebrated Juliska’s newest to-the-trade showroom at New York’s tabletop building, where founders Capucine and David Gooding hosted such esteemed designers as Anthony Baratta, Scott Sanders, Iris Dankner and more. Guests perused Juliska’s full collection of dinnerware, linens, accessories and lighting.

NY19_ASID_Juliska.indd 404

7/29/15 3:51 PM

&XVWRP GHVLJQHG SUHFLRXV LQLWLDO EHOW EXFNOHV DQG FXIÁLQNV

212.996.6217 | sandimillerburrowsdesigns.com

NY_LX19_406 CH_LX32_334

INSPIRATION FOUND

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.

IMPACT

406 / LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

COM_LX3_InspirationFoundv3.indd 406

7/30/15 1:43 PM

STUNNING TRADITIONAL IN HEART OF SOUTHAMPTON ESTATE SECTION Southampton. In the heart of the estate section, this absolutely beautiful and totally pristine traditional is situated on approximately two lush green private acres. High hedges frame the main and service entrances that lead to an estate that includes the primary two-story 10,000 sq.ft. home with pool, spa, and pool house. Enter through the imported antique front door to the marble foyer that leads into the formal living room with fireplace, that opens through French doors to the expansive bluestone patio, as do the formal dining room and family room, each with their own fireplace. The Clive Christian custom chef’s kitchen imported from England includes an oversized marble island, limestone counters, two Subzero refrigerators, two dishwashers, a 60-inch Viking stove, a separate bar with two wine coolers, dining area, walk-in pantry and fireplace. A two-bedroom guest wing with marble bath extends off the family room, and an additional guest bedroom suite complete the main floor. An additional Junior Master Suite with its own balcony is up its own stairway. Upstairs, the master suite offers a vaulted wood-beamed ceiling, custom walk-in closet, private office, and luxurious bathroom with radiant heated floors and towel rack, two sinks, superior spa-bathtub, and fireplace. Two additional guest suites occupy the second floor. An elevator accommodates all floors including finished lower level which offers a workout room, media room, laundry facility, walk-in cedar closet and bath. The attached three-car garage provides easy off-load access. Outside the bluestone entertainment patios look out to the broad green lawn, perennial flower beds, the 20’x50’ heated Gunite pool with spa, and pergola. The separate heated/air-conditioned pool house features a custom bar, full bath, and sitting area. The adjoining hedged driveway leads to a separate three-car garage. An independent power generator, first floor and master bedroom surround sound system and landscape lighting are included along with many other high end features. Exclusive. $13.5M WEB# 51096

Susan M. Breitenbach | Lic. Associate Real Estate Broker | m: 631.875.6000 | smb@corcoran.com Real estate agents affiliated with The Corcoran Group are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of The Corcoran Group. Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding financing is from sources deemed reliable, but Corcoran makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Corcoran advises you to hire a qualified architect or engineer. 88 Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968 | 631.283.7300

S t H W s o H S

LAST OF ITS KIND! SPECTACULAR PRIVATE WATERFRONT RETREAT Sag Harbor. Enter through stone and mahogany gates up a long, private drive winding through beautifully landscaped 5.5 open waterfront acres with rolling lawns and specimen trees. Facing west, with the most incredible sunsets over Noyak bay with 236â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of frontage, open water views, your own private sandy beach and the best stripe bass fishing in the Hamptons! This magnificent totally custom estate was built with the very best materials and craftsmanship by Bulgin and Associates in 2008 to resemble an old world estate. With 11,000 SF of living space, it boasts a huge gourmet open kitchen, formal dining room, double living rooms, paneled library, a gallery to display fine art, 3 fieldstone fireplaces, stunning wine cellar, and finished lower level with game room leading out to stone covered porches. The exterior has park like grounds plus 3,000 SF of covered porches with outdoor fireplace, huge waterside lawn and is already sited for waterside pool and plenty of room for tennis. This is one of the most unique large waterfront estate parcels left in the Hamptons with total privacy. Less than 5 minutes to Sag Harbor Village, arrive by car, boat or seaplane! Also available as 10 acre compound with abutting waterfront 4 plus acre lot! Should not be missed! $29.995M WEB# 44643

#1 Corcoran Agent in Hamptons #2 Broker Nationwide: Wall Street Journal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 2013 Visit smbhamptons.com to view more sensational exclusive Hamptons real estate

Susan M. Breitenbach Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker m: 631.875.6000 | smb@corcoran.com