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Thirty years ago, Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams set out to make the world a more comfortable place. With a shared belief that comfort has the power to change lives, they created a home furnishings brand unlike any other. Disruptors in the furniture industry long before it was fashionable, Mitchell and Bob broke barriers from the start. Not only were they introducing bold new designs, they were also offering lifetime warranties on products and delivering goods within 30 days. Throughout their 30 years in business together, Mitchell and Bob have never been afraid to push boundaries and take creative risks, especially in their ad campaigns. While some have been more risqué than others, many of the brand’s ads have helped shape opinions about equality, in addition to selling furniture.
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What constitutes Southern style? I’ve pondered this question as we’ve readied ourselves to plant the LUXE design flag in this incredible part of the country. We can recognize and give credit to the region’s vernacular architecture. Yet, the South is not a homogeneous place. It is layered and rich, and steeped in history. Southerners have an appreciation and abiding love for architecture and design, with a passion for gorgeous homes and entertaining that’s ingrained in the culture. Design in the South has bona fide meaning and a deep connection at its core.
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Boulder | rdg-architecture.com BACK TO BASICS: I look deeply into the climate, landscape and history of a place for design inspiration. I can arrive at an authentic design only after integrating these elements. You know a building connects to its location when you could not imagine it anywhere else. HISTORY LESSON: The ancient Greeks taught us the importance of harmonizing different components of a structure and creating right-size buildings in proportion and scale. We often forget those lessons in 21st-century architecture. LASTING IMPRESSION: I traveled a long way to see Swiss architect Peter Zumthor’s thermal baths at Vals, and it was one of the most memorable architectural moments of my life. It is all about the human sensory experience: visual, olfactory, auditory and tactile.
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San Francisco | jensen-architects.com UNSUNG HERO: Rebar is a material that you don’t actually see, but it miraculously allows lumbering concrete to become a light and graceful dancer. ACOUSTICS MATTER: It's important to consider the properties of sound—you can’t see it in photographs, but you feel it when you are in a space. Through the magic of synesthesia, you can almost see sound qualities while in an acoustically well-considered place. WISH LIST: I long for a return to less-smart homes. I sense many of my clients feel that connectivity has reached a saturation point and the well-designed space will be one that abstains from distractions in favor of mindful connection to place.
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⊳ RENE GONZALEZ
Miami | renegonzalezarchitects.com NATURE AND NURTURE: Every project begins with understanding the location and a site’s unique qualities. This also applies to cultural conditions, as was the case with a house we designed in Key Biscayne that depicts its Latin setting with the inclusion of patios, portales (porches) and persianas (louvered screens). FORWARD THINKING: Modernism will always be popular in architecture, but I wish nostalgia would fall out of style. Contemporary design, which still adheres to many of the tenets of modernism, is timeless. Some people find comfort in nostalgia and pastiches of historical styles, but the end result never feels authentic to me. LIVING IN HARMONY: Our design for the Prairie Avenue house in Miami Beach, a luxury residence elevated in response to the environmental threat of sea-level rise, acknowledges traditional precedents such as native American Chickee huts and the community of Stiltsville. It is adapted to contemporary living in sync with the changing environment.
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SPLURGE-WORTHY: The best quality windows are the first indication of thoughtfulness in a design, and they can by far make or break the final outcome of a project. PROUD MOMENT: For a home in Southampton, New York, the client was excited to approach the architecture, landscape and interior decoration of the home in a comprehensive way. It was a rare and enjoyable occurrence to have oversight on every aspect of the residence. EARLY INSPIRATION: I saw The Sound of Music at the age of 4 and was so impressed by the Von Trapp’s baroque classical villa. Since then, I have been inspired by grand ballrooms, which is a space sadly lost to history for most elevated clients. To have a grandly scaled and ornate room sparsely furnished so that a special event may take place truly makes the space extraordinary.
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Seattle | reruchastudio.com CLASSIC VS. TRENDY: When a client is focused on a trend, they’re often missing the bigger picture of permanence and place. Natural light, however, will always be in fashion. We have an innate attachment to the sun here in Seattle. The projects that harness this best are the ones that feel eternal. INFLUENTIAL BUILDING: I traveled to France on a tour of Le Corbusier’s architecture and Villa Savoye really resonated with me. The curved ramps take you from one space to another culminating in a rooftop garden filled with sunlight and stillness. It taught me spaces don’t have to be perfect. UNTAPPED MATERIAL: Brick has a sense of permanence. I'm dreaming of the right client, budget and site to use it.
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SPOTLIGHT: In our projects, we deliberately study the effects of the sun on a space, yet there are moments when a sunbeam, calculated for arrival in a specific room, offers an even greater result. Those are the best happy accidents. CASE STUDY: We're designing a home in Tucson that embodies our passion for framing views, capturing light and revealing spatial character. The site has a stellar visual and physical connection to an iconic mountain range. With its well-positioned sight lines, the home showcases the essence of its setting. BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER: We strive for cozy, comfortable spaces regardless of the square footage. High ceilings will always be popular but it’s better to focus on proportion rather than height.
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SOUTHERN CHARM: The South is full of inspiration. Perhaps the most celebrated house in all of Atlanta is known as Swan House. Built in 1928 by one of the country's preeminent architects, Philip Shutze, it’s an icon of classic design. Charleston is also one of the most magical places. Its casual sophistication, haunting presence of history among a bustling modern city, and its quintessential Southern feeling are unparalleled. My favorites are the Miles Brewton House and Drayton Hall. IN THE WORKS: We are in the midst of a large new estate in the Georgia Low Country, based on precedents from some of my favorite South Carolina houses. I’m taking inspiration from the past, but making it new and relevant in a way that doesn’t feel like a museum. BIDDING ADIEU: Openconcept floor plans are on their way out. People are returning to the notion of rooms being rooms. Intimacy and coziness are hallmarks of great living spaces.
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WANDERLUST: I love Barcelona for its sheer variety of buildings—from Antoni Gaudi’s Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà and Frank Gehry’s Golden Fish to Richard Meier’s Museum of Contemporary Art and EMBT’s Santa Caterina Market. But my favorite is the Barcelona Pavilion by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for the International Exposition. Its sleek, elegant design combined with rich natural materials is a study in simplicity; it’s the essence of architectural modernism. HEART OF THE HOME: Invest in a high-quality kitchen countertop. Kitchens are the focal point for family life. A good countertop should be durable, tell a story and stand the test of time. The island we designed for our Manhattan Beach Bowen house (shown) is custom terrazzo inspired by a handful of pebbles our client found on the beach. We blended a mix of colored stones in a sandy matrix to achieve the natural look. HAVING A MOMENT: Seventies-style chic décor is back en vogue—think velvets, geometric patterns, warm palettes, funky textures and abstract silhouettes.
SUSTAINABLE STYLE: Our goal is to maximize design impact while keeping resource consumption and environmental impact to a minimum, so we prefer to work with natural and renewable materials like wood and bamboo, and metals like steel and copper, that can be recycled. SUCCESSFUL ARCHITECTURE: The best spaces offer unexpected moments, new forms of interaction, and ultimately challenge us to engage with life, the environment and each other in different ways. DREAM BUILDERS: We both started out as engineers but realized we wanted to pursue architecture after we finished our undergraduate degrees. We have a natural attraction to rigorous technical precision, while also feeling a need to solve open-ended problems that require creative solutions. Aiming to make the world more beautiful, we find that architecture ultimately becomes about building physical harmony.
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Both made of scagliola, Moss & Lam’s W1 Mount table and artist Melissa Vogley Woods’ Untitled Form 4 sculpture celebrates this historic medium by incorporating sculptural forms and modern lines.
create elaborate inlays. “A liquid mix of scagliola is inserted into engravings that have been made with hammer and chisel in a slab of marble or stone,” he says. “When dry, it is rubbed smooth with water and pumice and polished with wax, oil, lacquers and stone.” The process sounds relatively simple, yet learning how to make scagliola involves years of study and practice. Woods, for example, spent time traveling around Europe and learning from experts there. “It’s not like there is one way or one recipe,” she says. “And in Italy, the scagliola is like pasta—every region has a slightly different way of making it.” The material’s unique, moldable nature attracted artist Deborah Moss, co-founder of Moss & Lam in Canada. Moss, who learned about scagliola as an art history student, started
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Looking at the majestic domed ceilings, ornate paneled walls and stately colonnades of 17th-century Italian basilicas, many people marvel at what seems to be colorful marble in the architecture. They might be surprised to know that what looks like natural stone is actually a hardened mixture of gypsum or plaster, pigments and sometimes glue. It’s a material called scagliola, a decorative surface that’s been fooling the eye for centuries. Though celebrated as an art today, scagliola started as a way to save time and money. “Artisans began using it to solve logistical problems,” explains Melissa Vogley Woods, an Ohio artist who creates scagliola sculptures. “Real marble was costly, heavy and hard to install. It was easier to use scagliola to create the same effect.” Scagliola specialist Mark Burston of Hayles & Howe, a British firm specializing in the material, says the use of the material as we know it today began in Munich in 1603 and spread across Europe, arriving in Britain in the early 1800s and then the United States in the 19th century. Although not quarried from the earth like marble, the creation of scagliola is not without effort. “You begin with some pigments, water and plaster, mix them into a dough-like consistency and press into molds to attain the shapes required,” Burston says. “After demolding, its then infilled and sanded several times to achieve a lustrous finish.” Alessandro Bianchi—whose family’s business, Bianco Bianchi in Florence, Italy, has been producing scagliola works since the 1960s—says the material can also be used to
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using it in furniture design to create an element of surprise. “I love the classic feeling it gives our contemporary pieces,” she says. In her studio, artisans use silicone molds and traditional scagliola methods to achieve the geometric shapes and marble-like surfaces found in the Playtime Series, a set of colorful modern tables. British interior designer Francis Sultana also uses the material to add an enduring nature to his work. “My clients require pieces of furniture that stand the test of time,” he says. “They want looks that will work in 10, 20 and 50 years and, for me, scagliola has proved that it remains en vogue from one century to the next.” The designer also uses scagliola for one of the reasons early craftspeople did—noting that its lightweight nature is a technical plus. Though its use waned for a time in the 19th century, Moss predicts the look of scagliola has legs in the 21st century and beyond as a new generation rediscovers the ancient practice. And though many are experimenting with boldly hued pigments, Moss believes the way scagliola is created will likely remain the same. “It’s not a process that can really be automated—it requires a lot of hand mixing and hand sanding to achieve the best results,” she says. “It gives me goosebumps to think of how the process remains unchanged; to be part of that unbroken lineage is humbling.”
“Scagliola is having a new impulse in design,” says Alessandro Bianchi of Bianco Bianchi. “Its gradations of colors and it plasticity are very suitable for contemporary drawings and shapes, and it works well with metal.” An interior vignette of scagliola work in Italy (top right) and a set of trays of scagliola and brass (top left) made in collaboration with Studio Blanco, both by Bianco Bianchi, show the continued relevance of this durable material. The Charles console and Venise side table by Francis Sultana also exhibit a playful, yet chic approach to designing furnishings made of scagliola.
VIGNETTE PHOTO: COURTESY BIANCO BIANCHI. CHARLES CONSOLE AND VENISE SIDE TABLE PHOTO: COURTESY FRANCIS SULTANA. TRAY PHOTO: LAILA POZZO.
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nspired by the cast-iron birds that sit atop Grand Central Station, Harry Winston’s recent New York Collection, which includes diamond-andplatinum Eagle earrings, pays homage to the city’s built environment, where Winston lived, worked and fell in love. Similar to Winston’s creative team, other jewelry designers are following suit and finding inspiration in notable international architectural structures. The artistic forces behind the ancient Egyptian faience emerald-and-sapphire Hemmerle necklace looked to the exterior forms and interior drawings of Egyptian temples. And Jean Prounis and Temple St. Clair both turned to Buddhist stupas, or meditation structures, as architectural muses. “I was inspired by my visit to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi’an China,” says Prounis of her Pagoda earrings with South Sea Pearl bases and multi-story domes of granulated 22-karat gold. The Taj Mahal, perhaps the greatest example of India’s chhatris architecture, played a large role in the vision for both Sanjay Kasliwal’s Jaali cuff and Surendra Saboo’s sapphire, opal and diamond Aura ring. “I wanted this piece to look like the night sky above the Taj Mahal with a blue moon center punctuated by brilliant stars in the distance,” says Saboo. The ornate nature of these exquisite creations proves that incorporating traditional design elements, especially ones from significant and timeworn structures, will most certainly never go out of style.
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FIND IT: ARIZONA Clockwise from top: Dansk Ryden Plate / $26 for set of four / lenox.com. Capri Dinner Plate by Baci Milano / $20 / jungleeny.com. Fuchsia and Red Dinner Plate / $70 for set of four / thomasfuchscreative.com. Flora & Fauna Dessert/Salad Plate / $17 / juliska.com. Sea Fire Patterned Charger Plate by Mozaiko / $187 for set of four / maisonnumen.com. Noemi Rose Melamine Plate / $8.50 / johnderian.com. Bunny Williams Bamboo Melamine Accent Plate and Watercolor Iris Melamine Salad Plate / Both $39 for set of four / ballarddesigns.com.
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TALKING SHOP PARIS-MILAN
Named after two style capitals of the world, the new Paris-Milan showroom has opened its doors in Scottsdale. “We showcase the most modern concepts in design today,” says founder Nathalie Chianura, whose selection includes a dining table with a Murano glass base and a chandelier crafted from individual hand-blown glass balls that evoke hundreds of illuminated drops of water. “The craftsmanship is superb,” she notes. Furnishings, accessories and lighting are just part of what Paris-Milan offers; there’s also a design studio offering interior renovations down to the kitchen and bathrooms. Hailing from France, Chianura got her start at Roche Bobois and then worked with a designer on the Avenue Montaigne in Paris, where she developed an international clientele. “Interior design and decoration is in my blood. I don’t believe design can be taught. You are born with it.” paris-milan.com
THE INSIDER As the owner of Bulthaup Scottsdale, renowned for its sophisticated kitchen designs, it’s not surprising that Robert Moric is a connector. Creating inviting spaces for people to gather in the hub of the home has been his mission since 2007. Recently, he’s set his sights on conceiving ways to bring design professionals together with the creative community at large. In a light-filled space adjacent to his showroom that’s part kitchen with full-time chef, part living room, part library, part salon, he’s planned a series of events where he hopes the free exchange of ideas— and relationships—can flourish. Moric tells Luxe more about this endeavor, which he’s formalized into b.lab. bulthaupaz.com Tell us about b.lab. I want to explore how shared experiences can transform a retail environment into a more engaging space. We’re planning a range of events, from pop-up restaurants that bring in Michelin star-rated chefs to salons with everyone from designers to city planners and more. Also, with our living area inside the space and a patio outside, we invite design professionals to drop by for coffee, a meeting or just to say hi. What makes Bulthaup the perfect place to bring people together? Food is our raison d’être, and it’s the highest common denominator, one of the few things that unite us across socioeconomical, educational and generational divides. The kitchen is the stage where our lives come together, and we, alongside our clients, live out that idea every day. What’s being requested for kitchens these days? Simplicity and sincerity in materials and forms. As contemporary lives become more complex and we get more and more distracted, our clients look for a sense of serenity and peace once they are in their sanctuary—home. 108 / luxesource.com
SAVE THE DATE “TRAVELOGUE: GRAND DESTINATIONS AND PERSONAL JOURNEYS”
Artists’ travels have long been the subject of paintings, photographs and drawings, especially in the early days of the American West, when artists captured the new land’s dramatic landscape and architectural ruins. In this exhibition, drawn from the permanent collection of the Tucson Museum of Art, more than 80 artworks will be on show from May 18 to October 16. Historical and contemporary pieces—from a 1905 painting by Nellie Mae Stowe to a ’30s oil painting of the Graham Mountain by Lavaun Curtis to a ’48 watercolor of a ruined mission by Stanford Stevens—all reflect the sense of discovery of artists embarking on personal journeys of exploration. tucsonmuseumofart.org
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Interior designer Janet Brooks has been an important force in Arizona’s design community. While she does take on hospitality, restaurant and retail projects, Brooks’ focus is single-family homes. To ensure each project is unique to the architecture and to the homeowners, she resists a signature style. As for new directions in design, she’s noticed a welcome retreat from a gray palette. “That trend has peaked and is on a downward slope,” Brooks says. “Look forward to more color and more warmth.” Recently, Brooks sat down with Luxe and shared some of her favorite spots around Scottsdale for both work and play. janetbrooksdesign.com 6:30 a.m. I’m an early riser, so after a cup of coffee, I like to take off for a hike at Pinnacle Peak Trail in North Scottsdale, which is not only a great cardio workout, but is breathtakingly beautiful and full of wonderful Sonoran Desert flora and fauna. It’s a 3.5mile out-and-back trail with views that seem to go on forever, and it usually makes me start thinking about breakfast. 8:30 a.m. On the way back home, I like to stop at my local AJ’s Fine Foods at Pinnacle Peak and Pima for a hearty breakfast. The wonderful staff at their bistro makes amazing breakfast burritos—with a different selection every morning. 10:00 a.m. I love to stop by the showrooms at the Scottsdale Design District at 68th Street and 110 / luxesource.com
Thomas to research furniture and fabrics. They are only open to the trade, but anyone can access the plethora of furnishing and design resources, if accompanied by an interior designer. It’s a feast for the design soul. 1:00 p.m. Shopping makes me hungry! It’s time for a quick bite at Sauce at the Scottsdale Waterfront for a quinoa, beet and arugula salad. I love my table outside, where I can catch up on emails and enjoy the perfect Arizona weather. 2:30 p.m. While in downtown Scottsdale, I like to go over to Main Street to visit a couple of my favorite art galleries. I have a client who collects Max Hammond paintings and am looking forward to seeing what pieces Bonner David Galleries
might have that would work on the family room wall. His intense abstract color really pops in an otherwise neutral environment. 3:00 p.m. At this point, I like to head to downtown Phoenix to visit Relics, a fabulous source on Camelback Road for architectural antiques and consignment pieces. 7:00 p.m. I always look forward to dinner at my favorite place in the Valley—Lon’s Last Drop at the Hermosa Inn, tucked away in a residential area of Paradise Valley. There, I indulge in Chef Jeremy Pacheco’s Tasting Menu. The food is always amazing at Lon’s, but as a designer, I’m particularly fond of the ambience, especially on the patio under huge mesquite trees with fires roaring.
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To find just the right finishing touch, look no further than Wiseman and Gale, where an eclectic array of antiques, accessories and art is arranged in an elegant showroom at one of Scottsdale’s first design studios, established in 1965. Early European chairs and chests, Delft pottery, African masks and 18th-century Italian candlesticks are artfully mixed with international and local art. “We’re excited to have some wonderful pieces from John Waddell,” says managing partner Scott Burdick. “He’s an Arizona legend, known for his very fine bronze figurative work as well as paintings in pastel, oil and watercolor.” As for what’s most popular these days, “We’re selling antiques across the board—all types,” he notes. “A single special piece in an otherwise contemporary setting raises the level of all.” wisemanandgale.com
⊳ BISHOP GALLERY Scottsdale ▲ HOLLER AND SAUNDERS Nogales For 40 years, Eddie Holler and Sam Saunders have been traversing the globe collecting antiques from Spain’s colonies, including Mexico, South America, the Philippines and Malaysia, among them exquisite pieces dating as far back as the 16th century. “I’m a maximalist,” admits Saunders. “If I’m doing a design job, incorporating some Spanish Colonial pieces in a contemporary setting makes a big splash.” The pair also have two carpentry shops in Mexico, where they can reinterpret an antique or complete a set of dining chairs based on two originals. Lately, clients are gravitating toward their singular pieces, such as a recently acquired 1650 Peruvian armoire. Since early European furniture wasn’t easy to transport, Saunders says, “a local carpenter, silver maker or ceramicist would reproduce it, and he’d put his own pride into the piece. They all have a primitive elegance.” hollersaunders.com 112 / LUXESOURCE.COM
With two rooms packed to the hilt with objects and art, Bill Bishop’s is the place to go for the serendipitous find from Asia, Africa, Europe and the United States. In one room, discover art Bishop has hand picked, a range of work by contemporary artists to Southwest icons like Fritz Scholder and Paul Forster. In the other, you’ll find treasures such as a circa-1940 plank mask from Africa, a ’50s Navajo turquoise-and-silver belt and a 19th-century Wedgwood crimson jasper ware cheese dome. “It’s probably the only one anyone will ever see,” Bishop notes. “I like unique objects in the proper sense of the word—not just interesting, but one of a kind.” bishopgalleryaz.com
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“FLORALS, FOR SPRING? GROUNDBREAKING,” SAYS MIRANDA PRIESTLY IN THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. WE’RE DELIVERING JUST THAT: ACCESSORIES BLOOMING BEFORE YOUR EYES.
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Lewis Miller’s trademarked Flower Flashes pop up in the streets of Manhattan like a whimsical gift from Mother Nature. Miller and his studio produce massive installations for fashion shows and events that are often displayed for only a few hours. The next morning, they’ll take to the streets to give the blooms new life by transforming monuments, statues and even trash cans (shown above) into floral displays for the general public. Inspiring movements around the world, Flower Flashes celebrate the simple and pure gifts of nature.
1. Double Bubble Light Fixture / $340 for small / michelevarian.com 2. London Star Magnolia Cologne / $140 / jomalone.com 3. Custom Venezia Terrazzo in Verde (left) and Marina / $16 per square foot / artistictile.com 4. Prada Floral-Appliquéd PatentLeather Sandals / $1,050 / modaoperandi.com
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VIGNETTE PHOTO: LEWIS MILLER, NEW YORK : TRASH CAN FLOWER FLASH™, UPPER EAST SIDE, MANHATTAN, NYC; COURTESY LEWIS MILLER; PHOTO BY IRINI ARAKAS GREENBAUM.
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Artist Amber Cowan uses by-product of industry to produce her wild and wonderful glass sculptures. The Philadelphiabased creative, whose works are exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide, employs flameworking techniques to fashion recycled glass and pressed glassware giving new life to otherwise wasted materials. These finds are inspired by Cowan’s high-gloss, high-glamour sculptures that are delicate, yet powerful, like Rouge Flambe,, shown above.
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1. Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Lynn Earrings / $2,650 / tiffany.com
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2. Paradiso in Blood Olive / Price upon request / fromental.co.uk 3. Worlds Away Morgan Table Lamp in Red / $488 / claytongrayhome.com 4. Red Lacquer Bench / $2,600 / 1stdibs.com 5. Baroque Glass Red Bowl / $60 (large); $52 (medium) / vietri.com
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Long before Banksy began using stencils to create his street art, Michael De Feo’s iconic illustration of a single flower appeared on the streets of more than 60 cities worldwide in its stenciled graffiti form in the early 1990s. Throughout the decades, De Feo’s work has spanned medium and style, and is now featured in a new book Michael de Feo: Flowers,, released by Abrams in April. De Feo’s painting (shown above) over an image of Julia Cumming by Silvia Piantadosi for Another Man magazine, inspires a fashionable, bold selection of items.
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INTOXICATING BLOOMS Delectable florals are the subject of Cassie Winslow’s latest book, Floral Libations,, released in April by Chronicle Books. Winslow, the founder of lifestyle website Deco Tartelette, teamed up with photographer Doan Ly to produce pages of fragrant cocktails that are as delicious as they are beautiful. The ethereal nature of these floral creations inspires a dreamy and pale rose-colored ambience.
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TURKISH DELIGHT Brooklyn-based designer Feyza Kemahlioglu drew from her Turkish heritage to conceptualize her Pillars of Meerschaum collection, including this fixture dubbed Amber Treasure. Crafted from meerschaum—a soft white clay material found in Eskisehir, a small city in Turkey—the intricately detailed piece is perforated, allowing tiny beams of light to emanate through it. Gold leaf is applied to the glass of the bulb as it is handblown, producing a mesmerizing one-ofa-kind pattern. wexlergallery.com WALLPAPER THROUGHOUT: COURTESY SARKOS, SARKOS.NYC FABRIC THROUGHOUT: COURTESY DE LE CUONA, DELECUONA.COM
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CELESTIAL BEAUTIES Brooklyn-based artisan Katie Stout designs home furnishings with an imaginative and often subversive approach, creating pieces that whimsically play with form and function. Her handbuilt, glazed and lustered ceramic lamps are as playful as they are stylish. r-and-company.com
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HANGING THE MOON A weighty marble wheel suspends from neon and brass in Farrah Sit’s Pingala. The pendant plays with gravity to produce a fixture that appears to float in the sky. Sit’s signature is both effortless and highly conceptual, producing boldly minimalist pieces for the home. farrahsit.com
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WRITTEN IN THE STARS Softly colored glass rondels mounted on brushed brass mimic the formations of constellations in the sky on the aptly named Constellation Wall Sconce. Configured in unlimited ways and colors, the light can be affixed to the ceiling as well for a truly starlit sensation. tracygloverstudio.com
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ALIEN TERRITORY Inspired by Plasterglass, a unique fiberglass resin born out of the Ralph Pucci mannequin factory, sculptor John Koga created these lighting fixtures by first molding them with clay. Koga, who typically works with marble and plaster, was fascinated with how Plasterglass imitates those materials resulting in his distinct Aluala (Sunset Glow) Table Lamp and Hoku (Star) Floor Lamp. ralphpucci.net
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Las Vegas Market has its finger on the pulse of what’s next and best in the home decor and design world. Here, four interior designers and “Ahead of the Curve” panelists share their 2019 trend forecasts and favorite things to do while visiting The Entertainment Capital of the World for Market each summer. Las Vegas Market is open to the trade only, July 28 – August 1, 2019. Register online at lasvegasmarket.com.
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MARIE FLANIGAN Marie Flanigan Interiors Houston, TX
TACTILE FINISHES
“Mixing finishes is a timeless trend! Brass and bronze have been industry favorites for quite some time, but I can’t get enough of the latest additions, including texture-rich plaster, matte black, cement and antiqued silver.” WHAT TO SEE “Cirque du Soleil and live music performances always top the list, but you’re even more likely to find me donning a robe in The Spa at Encore.”
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“From the runway to interiors, designers are bringing the ’70s back. I am seeing warm hues, vibrant colors, and the mix of bold patterns with geometrics, animal prints, checkers, and plaids being used in textiles. I also anticipate more creativity with shape and form across all market categories—something I’ve been craving for a while!”
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WHAT TO SEE “I love to get together with my designer friends from other states while I am in town for Market. On my next trip, I am also dying to catch a Lady Gaga show!”
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BRONZE IS THE NEW BRASS
“It was inevitable, but the glamour of polished brass is slowly being surpassed by a raw and less refined, honed-bronze finish. It’s a stronger, more confident look. We think it looks amazing on everything, from the plane of a coffee table, to a crisp-edge millwork detail and decorative home accessory.” WHAT TO SEE “I’m looking forward to exploring the food, drink and design scene that’s exploded in the last decade. And maybe book an Elvis brunch—the proper thing to do, right?”
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“I’m seeing a movement toward statement pieces that singularly carry a space. As we are craving softer living and clean, chic interiors, peaceful art that does not overwhelm a room is trending. These pieces possess organic appeal and naturally spark intrigue—making them both meaningful, focal point accessories in the home.”
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WHAT TO SEE “After a long day at Market, happy hour is a must for my design team. Our go-to spots include The Chandelier Lounge at The Cosmopolitan and Commonwealth.”
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No architectural element has such a profound impact on how homeowners interact with the outdoors than sliding door and window systems. Enter, LaCantina Doors, the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of folding and multislide door and window systems. Combining vast glass panels with state-of-the-art hardware, LaCantina’s products are fabricated from its 140,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in San Diego, California, ensuring high-level functionality and a flawless fit. “Using ‘best in glass’ materials, all of our systems come standard with low-e, dual-paned tempered glass, and we thoroughly test our products for air/water/structure and thermal performance,” vice president and general manager Lee Maughan says. As wall systems continue to drive architectural design, LaCantina continues to conceive the most aesthetically striking and environmentally sound systems in the world.
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THE LOOK Jump into spring with a fresh approach to color-filled interiors and innovative ideas for the kitchen and bath.
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MASTER CLASS EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON TIMELESS DESIGN AND IDEAS TO TRANSFORM THE HOME’S HARDEST WORKING SPACES.
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Waterworks’ Architectonics tile lines this Southport, Connecticut, kitchen and adjacent dining area designed by Barbara Sallick and her team. A Wolf range sits below a Henry Pot Filler and Pullman hood with Whisper Hardware by Waterworks.
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“I never ever thought I would move,” Barbara Sallick explains, but within 30 seconds of walking in the front door of her new home in Southport, Connecticut, she fell in love. Soon, Sallick and her husband, who co-founded the luxury kitchen and bath company Waterworks 40 years ago, were bidding adieu to the address they had lived at for half a century and contemplating a kitchen remodel opportunity that looked much different from the one they had undertaken as a young family. “When it came down to it, it just seemed like the right thing to do,” Barbara notes of her new kitchen, “and what’s more, over time, I’ve learned a thing or two.” waterworks.com What was important to you when designing this kitchen? The overriding conversation I had with myself was about how I would feel in the space and how I would create a kitchen I loved. To achieve this, I knew it had to be warm, friendly, easy and accessible. I feel privileged to live this more casual lifestyle, which is really the way many of us operate in the kitchen today. Your treatment of the wall tile is so striking. I love tile and it’s my thing, so I wasn’t going to just put up a backsplash! I tiled the entire kitchen because I like the idea of grids and how they add a textural component but can also make a room feel larger when a wider format style is used. Because this entire area isn’t too big, I wanted to make sure the dining and operational spaces were tied together in some way and the tile achieved this. 190 / luxesource.com
How did you choose the hardware? This was a very difficult, deliberate decision and you can see that all of the pulls and lights are unlacquered brass. Yet, I chose matte nickel for the faucet because it aligns visually with the stainless steel sink and stove. This gave me a chance to mix metals in places that felt logical. Clockwise from top: Belden cabinetry by Waterworks is hand-painted in Whisper, a pale gray that creates an airy aesthetic at the top while the lower cabinetry is done in Midnight to anchor the space. Waterworks’ Cushing and Portsmouth Pulls in unlacquered brass pop against the navy cabinetry and drawer dividers help organize essentials.
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“I WANTED THE BAR AREA TO FEEL LIGHT, BRIGHT, AND OPEN SO EVERYTHING IS EXPOSED HERE FOR A REASON." 192 / luxesource.com
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Sallick chose marble brackets instead of the usual metal to continue the beauitful Arabescato veining in all aspects of the space. A small painting provides an unexpected dose of pretty while a Marvel wine refrigerator, Henry Bar Faucet and Normandy Copper Bar Sink complete the nook.
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IT’S ALL ABOUT ARTISAN OBJECTS, BESPOKE DETAILS AND CONNECTED LIVING WHEN IT COMES TO WHAT’S NEXT.
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Known for its customization, Monogram worked with designer Richard Anuszkiewicz to create an opulent bar space where the appliances are clad in EcoDomo’s rich chocolate brown embossed croc patent leather. The Circuit Chef kitchen sink from Elkay features multiple sizes, several accessories and two tiers that allow for everything from washing and drying to cutting and straining to be personalized to how you like to work in the kitchen.
Launched earlier this year by the brains behind La Cornue, new luxury bath company Bassines drew inspiration from traditional French copper cookware and the art of metalwork design when creating these sleek stainless steel washbasins (above). Handcrafted in British Columbia by sculptor Christopher Shannon, the Vettis Concrete faucet by Brizo (right) has a wonderful, tactile feel and is a true work of art with a limited production run of 500.
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Working off circadian rhythms to complement how you use the bathroom throughout the day, Kohler’s Veil Lighted Bathroom Collection has strategically placed lighting that can easily be controlled by Kohler Konnect with voice commands. The new Chef Collection 36” Pro Range and Hood by Samsung is Bluetooth enabled allowing it to interact with the Pro Hood which adjusts fan speed based on the heat coming from the cooking surface.
Above: 15” Gourmet Ice Maker, 24” Beverage Center, 24” Dishwasher, 24” Wine Reserve in EcoDomo Croc Patent Leather / monogram.com Left: Circuit Chef CS30 Sink / elkay.com
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Wine enthusiasts may want to consider the new 24-inch Column from Thermador that has storage for 98 bottles including those of variable sizes, allowing even collections with magnums to be well displayed. And in keeping with smart living, Home Connect can adjust and control the three temperatures zones remotely and also help with perfect pairings when it comes to recipes and entertaining. thermador.com
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Some may think the openkitchen concept is about to expire, but I believe the informal layout of this plan reflects the way we live and entertain today, so it’s not going away anytime soon. Try as you might, you’ll never get your guests out of the kitchen so it’s best to make the space more inclusive and open. Panel-ready integrated appliances are a clever way to improve optics and also create a quiet backdrop to let the kitchen design take center stage.
Color is in! While timelessness can be a valuable component of kitchen design, bright shades can certainly be brought into this space without painting the cabinetry the color of the year. I like to use bold hues in pantries or sculleries which can include wallpapering or painting inside glass cabinets as well as on the ceiling. Don’t forget about adding a pop of color with a beautiful range, too! It all just makes life in the kitchen more fun.
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If you know me, you know I love to cook and entertain. So one of my favorite trends in the kitchen is that people are now cooking together; it’s all about being social! It used to be that guests would come over for a dinner party and stand around while you entertain but now everyone is involved. With more people jockeying for the same space, I think a corner sink is smart, efficient and a total no-brainer for incorporating into a more social kitchen.
While white and gray kitchens are still quite popular, we’re going to see a movement toward color and texture in cabinetry, surfaces and tile, all while continuing the ideas of seamless integration and architectural minimalism. Induction cooktops are also becoming more popular because they not only cut cooking times and emissions, but they look perfect in integrated spaces. The seamless effect of an induction cooktop flush with the countertop really lets the clean lines of the kitchen sing.
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FREE YOUR PALETTE AND DREAM IN COLOR—TODAY’S MAXIMALIST INTERIORS LEAD STRAIGHT TO HAPPINESS. PRODUCED BY BRITTANY CHEVALIER MCINTYRE WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL
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“It’s a cornucopia of visual delights,” says designer Amanda Nisbet of the deep peacock-blue living room she created for her New York clients. “Like installation art, the lacquer changes during the day, making things even more interesting.”
MAX IMPACT Color trends come and go, but the most recent approach to enlivening our homes has taken on a defiant spirit that has us reconsidering familiar, everyday norms. These highly considered spaces are shaped as much by personality as they are by beauty and function. Challenging preconceived notions of color and employing a new approach is what makes this kaleidoscopic trend so stimulating. Suddenly, a world with endless possibilities has opened. Now, go explore.
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Amanda Nisbet doesn’t shy away from bold ideas, so when New York art collector-clients said, “More is more is more,” she ran with it. “We couldn’t be wishy-washy in holding eclectic pieces together,” says the designer. Nisbet upholstered the entryway with shimmering leather embellished with drips of gold by Christianson Lee Studios. “Everything had to stand its ground, so we did a lavender ottoman and a purple Kyle Bunting carpet. And I couldn’t have a white ceiling!” she says. “The room is majestic, sumptuous and lures you in.” amandanisbetdesign.com
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“Specific colors and patterns weren’t important, but creating the emotional response was,” says Dane Pressner, director of design for D’Aquino Monaco, of a cottage he designed in Snedens Landing, New York. The turquoise Elitis bamboo wallcovering was the starting point, with a Josef Frank floral chair fabric inspiring the rest of the palette, which Pressner used to color block the space. “We love when wild elements get paired together; instead of becoming crazier, they find harmony with one another,” he says. daquinomonaco.com
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Italian company Illulian was founded in Milan in 1959 and has been producing some of the world’s most luxurious, handmade rugs available. Recent designs include dramatic wool-and-silk patterns with electric color. Roy (far left), created in collaboration with Emtivi Studio as part of the Limited Edition collection, is an Art Deco motif made contemporary with a vibrant palette of pink, green and black. Skyla (left), from the company’s Design Collection, contrasts equally dynamic colors in overlaying geometric forms. illulian.com
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“Our observation over the last few years is that there has been a move away from hard silver finishes and clear glass toward more natural finishes such as antique brass,” says Emma Finch, director of London-based lighting firm Hector Finch. “The emerald glass gives the Sophie chandelier a warmth and glamour that can be used in contemporary or traditional interiors,” she adds. Inspired by an original 1920s design, the chandelier is a nod to the English company’s early history as antiques dealers. hectorfinch.com
SEEING GREEN PHOTO: COURTESY HECTOR FINCH. GOLDEN HOUR PHOTO: MANOLO LANGIS.
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When designer Christine Markatos Lowe was asked to transform a masculine library into a feminine space for a fashion-forward client in Santa Monica, California, she went right to a sunny de Gournay wallpaper she had spotted on a trip to New York. “The gilt paper really sets a formal tone,” she says. “This is a room meant purely for entertaining, often where dessert is served or for intimate parties hosted by the wife.” Decorative accents highlight the chinoiserie scene’s jewel tones, while neutral furnishings keep it fresh and ethereal. “As a room for special occasions, the space called for special-occasion wallpaper!” remarks the designer. markatosdesign.com
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Farrow & Ball has updated its palette with nine new hues including an olive-green, an earthy blue, and the richest red they have ever produced. As always, the British firm’s paints are high-performance, water-based and low-odor. farrow-ball.com
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Pattern Play “My client likes cheery colors,” says designer Kirill Istomin of a home in Moscow. “She’d say, ‘As the weather isn’t great here, it’s a way of bringing sunshine into your life.’ ” For the family room, Istomin chose a Clarence House sofa fabric, repeating its circular pattern in the rug and the vintage wicker mirrors that “absorb and balance the colors.” Echoing the rectilinear forms of the mirrored bookcase is a colorful custom media cabinet that Istomin playfully calls “an homage to Mondrian.” kirillistomin.com
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“It serves as a practical yet treasured space,” says Jon Kastl of Champalimaud, who oversaw the design of this Manhattan study with colleague Elisabeth Rogoff. “The sense of intimacy was delivered in the color,” Kastl notes. Adds Rogoff: “We loved the idea of a reflective finish. It elevated the space.” A neutral sofa and rug let the Milton Avery painting and red accents shine. champalimauddesign.com
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“Cozy and quiet” was the ultimate direction for the library-bar Oliver M. Furth designed for a couple’s new Los Angeles pied-à-terre. “They aren’t afraid of color, so this was an opportunity to push things,” says Furth, who painted the Phillip Jeffries grass cloth a rich teal while extending it to the ceiling. “It unexpectedly becomes a neutral,” he adds. An oak cabinet with chartreuse Edelman leather panels hides a refrigerator and a “healthy dose of black” grounds the entertaining space. A statement painting by Delphine Courtillot adds the final touch that effortlessly ties all vibrant hues together. Color us impressed. olivermfurth.com
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WINE STORAGE, PERFECTED SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE UNVEILS THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE- AND HUMIDITY-CONTROLLED SPACE. Whether you’re a sommelier or the only thing you know about wine is that you love to drink it, you’ll want a dedicated space for your wine collection. Signature Kitchen Suite’s new collection of integrated column wine refrigerators pays deference to their subject’s earth-cooled subterranean origins with Wine Cave Technology™, designed for precise wine preservation. Carefully tailored to mimic the ideal environment of historic wine caves, the exclusive design reduces vibration, minimizes temperature fluctuations, limits light passing through and locks in humidity. Key features include Wi-Fi monitoring, providing owners peace of mind that their wine collection is in its set storage settings; touch display lighting (LED lights activated by tapping the door or with a mobile app); independent temperature zones, which can be set between 41° F and 64° F; dark-tinted, triple-pane glass for protection against damaging UV light; and the integration of another Signature Kitchen Suite innovation: the True Sommelier™ app. Powered by Wine Ringʼs patented machine learning, this is the first software that learns preferences and makes wine recommendations.
FOR THE OENOPHILE, NO VIBRATIONS ARE GOOD VIBRATIONS. Vibration is a primary impediment to wine storage and preservation, causing chemical imbalances that affect the quality, flavors, aromas and texture. In addition to causing wine to lose its flavor, new undesirable qualities are added to a wine when it’s shaken. Signature Kitchen Suite has designed their wine column refrigerators with a major emphasis on reducing vibration. An inverter linear compressor and metal interior help minimize the vibration to less than 2 gal (cm/s²) and precise temperature controls to maintain the lowest fluctuations among leading brands.
The NEW MINIMALIST INFORMED CONSUMERS AND A NEW CONSCIOUSNESS ARE CULTIVATING A LESS-IS-MORE, STREAMLINED KITCHEN. The kitchen of the future is a microcosm of the new age of minimalism. Essentially, people just want less stuff, giving rise to multidisciplinary products in multifunctional spaces. Kitchen shelves, cabinets and work stations packed with elaborate, redundant and bulky appliances are being replaced with drawers of fresh vegetables, bowls of organic fruit and natural ingredients for easy-to-prepare meals, while built-in cooking equipment is increasingly more flexible to prepare food in the best possible way, with numerous functions that eliminate unnecessary appliances. The pioneers at Signature Kitchen Suite are at the forefront of this paradigm shift. Their 48-inch dual-fuel pro range, for example, is the answer to greater flexibility and precision in cooking, with built-in sous vide, induction and gas all on the cooktop—a first of its kind.
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SOUS VIDING YOUR WAY TO STEAK MASTERY THE SECRET TO PERFECTLY COOKED STEAK IS FINALLY WITHIN THE REACH OF HOME COOKS. For curious cooks who ever have wondered how high-end restaurants get every steak right, every time, it is most likely because they cook sous vide. Thanks to Signature Kitchen Suite—whose dual-fuel pro range features the industry’s first built-in sous vide and whose partnerships with the Culinary Research and Education Academy (CREA) and Cuisine Solutions are promoting the everyday use of this culinary method—home chefs can elevate their perfectly cooked proteins to another level. To simplify this versatile technique, we asked sous vide expert AJ Schaller, Executive Chef at CREA, to break down what it takes to cook a great steak at home.
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Where to start. As with any other sous vide food, be sure to start with quality ingredients. Searing the steak in advance helps the flavor reach the core of the meat and requires less time to sear when you are done cooking sous vide.
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INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS THAT EMBRACE TRUE TO FOOD™ FEAST YOUR EYES ON THESE FLAWLESSLY CURATED (AND COOKED) FOOD INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS THAT BRING TO LIFE THE TRUE TO FOOD PHILOSOPHY.
@brandiego
From using the best ingredients to the right equipment, Signature Kitchen Suite’s True to Food vision is centered on authenticity and respect for food on every level. This uniquely Signature Kitchen Suite ethos has resulted in more than the creation of leading-edge technologies that fulfill a cook’s actual needs—but an important movement toward knowledge-based cooking and eating, with food sources, food quality, health and nourishment in mind. Here, in no particular order, are the local and international foodies who inspire a True to Food lifestyle.
BRANDON / KITCHEN KONFIDENCE
@coopercairns
@luisegreenkitchenstories
@pinchofyum
@ameliafreer
MARIAN COOPER CAIRNS
LUISE VINDAHL
PINCH OF YUM
AMELIA FREER
Redefining wholesome comfort food, one herb-encrusted corn on the cob at a time.
The best of the best—from the freshest ingredients to inventive recipes to a can-do cooking spirit.
Making sweet and savory dishes accessible to even the most unseasoned of home cooks.
Healthy eating expert and gourmand shares what she grows, loves, cooks and eats.
@nelrestaurant
@davehagerman
@markbittman
@cookrepublic
NEL RESTAURANT
DAVE HAGERMAN
MARK BITTMAN
SNEH ROY
Inspiration abounds from the land down under at one of Sydney’s top restaurants, with a focus on fresh, local produce and jaw-dropping protein.
An unequivocally raw collection of unedited ingredients, centered on local markets and farmers and fishermen in action from around the world.
Journalist and author Mark Bittman delivers a dynamic and delectable assemblage of recipes that honor his cookbook, How to Cook Everything.
Created in the comfort of her own kitchen, Sneh Roy’s Cook Republic is a beautiful and honest portrayal of food that she feeds her family and friends.
Founder of Kitchen Konfidence, Brandon Matzek aims to enthuse the home cook in every household.
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The Art of CHEESEMAKING THE ALCHEMIC, ARTISANAL JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION. The countless cheeses—each made with only milk, rennet, bacterial cultures and salt—reflect the diversity of the contexts in which they are produced. Cheese offers a rich, “living” connection to the world. An English cheesemaker might make a firm-bodied, mild-flavored cheddar; whereas a cheesemaker from Italy would probably make a hard, dry parmesan, requiring two years to develop its sharp flavor. A cheesemaker from Southern France may make Roquefort, a cheese with a piquant flavor and white curd speckled with bluegreen mold. Steeped in tradition and regional nuance and grounded in ecological principles and biological science—yet natural and intuitive—cheesemaking is equally technical and artistic. From culture propagation to rennet coagulation to affinage, hone your palate and expand your knowledge with these takeaway tenets.
CHEESE DOESN’T LIKE TO BE TOO COLD. The perfect temperature varies depending on whom you ask, but usually ranges between 40º F and 53º F. Most home refrigerators are colder than this. As a solution, Signature Kitchen Suite has introduced the 36-inch built-in French door refrigerator with a five-mode convertible middle drawer that has distinct temperature zones for preserving deli-worthy fare at the correct temperature. The ingenious drawer’s temperature zones also include chilled wine, meats and seafood, beverage and freezer.
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INTRODUCING THE 2019
LUXE RED AWARDS
HONORING EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION AND THE BEST RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE,
INTERIOR DESIGN AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
MEET THE JUDGES Luxe Interiors + Design invited design professionals from across the country to compete in the 2019 Luxe RED Awards, recognizing residential excellence in design. After receiving more than 1,000 entries, a panel of industry experts selected regional winners across eight categories. Winners then competed for national recognition, and the public’s favorite projects vied for our Readers’ Choice awards. Meet the judges below, and turn the page to view this year’s winners.
ANN SUTHERLAND
TIMOTHY CORRIGAN
BOBBY MCALPINE
With 30 years in the trade as both a product and interior designer, Ann Sutherland founded Perennials fabrics and rugs in 1997 with her husband, David Sutherland, as a partner. She is CEO of Perennials and Sutherland LLC, operating six multiline showrooms, four studios, including one in London, and operations in Mexico and India. She is active in the industry, participating as a guest speaker, panelist and advisor for numerous design industry events. She was honored by DIFFA Dallas Chapter and is a founding sponsor of Dwell with Dignity.
Timothy Corrigan is considered one of the leading interior designers in the world. With offices in Los Angeles and Paris, his firm has completed projects in Europe, the Middle East and across the United States. Timothy has designed successful licensed collections with several partners, including Schumacher, Royal Limoges, THG-Paris, Fromental and Samuel & Sons, with an upcoming collection for Perennials. His bestselling book, An Invitation to Chateau du Grand-Lucé, chronicles the restoration of his landmark chateau in France, and his next book, to be published by Rizzoli, will feature a number of his projects around the world.
Architect, romantic, poet and entrepreneur, Bobby McAlpine envisions home as a timeless, graceful and emotionally evocative place. He founded the firm in 1983, and has realized this ideal in a diverse array of traditional styles and regional vernaculars for clients all over the country and abroad. Today, known simply as McALPINE, the firm of architects and interior designers has offices in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and New York. Bobby’s book, The Home Within Us, remains a Rizzoli best seller, and Poetry of Place, was released in October 2017. His popular furniture line, McAlpine Home, is available nationwide.
BARCLAY BUTERA
AMY LAU
PAMELA JACCARINO
Founded in 2001, Amy Lau Design creates interiors known for their warmth, expressiveness and impeccable attention to detail. The Arizona native developed a deep passion for design and honed her curatorial eye studying eminent historians. Amy has designed spaces for renowned show houses like Kips Bay in New York and has created distinctive interior installations for Kohler, Bergdorf Goodman, Lladro, Baccarat, and the Showtime television network. In 2005, Amy co-created Design.05, which later went on to become the Design Miami Fair. Amy has also collaborated on pieces with Kyle Bunting, Doris Leslie Blau, Maya Romanoff, S. Harris and Heath Ceramics.
A native New Yorker, Pamela Jaccarino is the founding editor in chief of Luxe Interiors + Design, the largest residential architecture and design brand in the country, a position she has held since 2005. Pamela has been instrumental in the growth of the brand and continues to champion its fresh vision and evolution. She also frequently lectures on design-related topics. Prior to joining Sandow in 2002, Pamela was an executive editor with the LVMH Group.
FOUNDER AND CEO, PERENNIALS AND SUTHERLAND
INTERIOR DESIGNER AND AUTHOR
Since 1994, Barclay Butera has been the creative force behind his iconic design firm and lifestyle enterprise with showrooms in Newport Beach, Corona del Mar and Park City, Utah. In addition to his thriving interior design business, Barclay’s venture into licensing has landed him respected partners including: Bradburn Home, Castelle, Eastern Accents, Kravet, Leftbank Art, Lexington Home Brands, Mirror Image Home, Napa Home & Garden, Nourison and Winfield Thybony. He is also the author of five coffee-table books: Living In Style; Living On The Coast; Getaways and Retreats; Past, Present, Inspired and Modern Living.
INTERIOR DESIGNER AND AUTHOR
INTERIOR DESIGNER AND CO-CREATOR, DESIGN.05/DESIGN MIAMI FAIR
ARCHITECT AND AUTHOR
VICE PRESIDENT AND EDITOR IN CHIEF, LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN
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Mixing materials in this Austin condo yielded interiors that are warm yet true to the building’s industrial roots. A white wood ceiling, installed by Foursquare Builders, adds to the airy feel.
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SLIFER DESIGNS
KADLEC ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN
Nestled in the mountains, this house features an open floor plan, tall ceilings and neutral tones. An exterior foyer comprises a cantilever detail and a glass wall with custom bronze pulls and marble floors.
For this Estes Park, Colorado, residence, furnishings and other design details were carefully selected including European wood flooring and a custom Acucraft fireplace to create a contemporary and sophisticated aesthetic.
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JENNIFER HOEY INTERIOR DESIGN
FANNY HAIM & ASSOCIATES
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TEN PLUS THREE
Perched on a mountainside with panoramic views of the valley, this Paradise Valley, Arizona, abode’s design combines simple forms that speak to the architecture using soft, natural materials.
In Orono, Minnesota, a design team took advantage of the home’s architectural elements and used masonry stone as the foundation for the palette to bring the outside in.
With architecture by Osterhaus McCarthy, this Chicago residence features a floating central staircase, anchored by a walnut wall that extends to the skylight. Oak floors and white walls reinforce the lightness of the architecture.
For an oceanfront unit in Surfside, Florida, a design team implemented a series of architectural changes to give the space individuality. The resulting palette is restrained with unsaturated colors, rich in texture.
hoey interior design: gibeon photography. kadlec architecture
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+ design: mike schwartz. fanny haim & associates: carlos domenech.
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chan / fotoworks. leah muller interiors: jessica klewicki glynn photography. markzeff: eric laignel. lmk interior design: lucy call.
photos: jay jeffers: matthew millman. magni kalman design: erhard pfeiffer. willetts design & associates: sam frost. rottet studio: benny
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Designed as a year-round retreat, this Truckee, California, property displays a rustic sensibility while maintaining a polished yet practical feel, creating a fresh interpretation of mountain style. 9. LOS ANGELES
MAGNI KALMAN DESIGN
One objective of this Richard Neutra-designed residence in the Hollywood Hills was to blur the line between indoors and out. Stepping stones cross a koi pond from an entrance to the main courtyard. 10. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
WILLETTS DESIGN & ASSOCIATES
Designed as an oasis for recreation and relaxation, this Coachella, California, house was situated so each room has a view of the lake. Furnishings were carefully selected as to not disappear into the expansive rooms. 11. HOUSTON
ROTTET STUDIO
The architecture of this Santa Monica, California, home echoes Frank Lloyd Wright’s early work. The living room’s fireplace acts as a visual anchor, while a large artwork by Candida Höfer gives the room a distinctive presence.
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LEAH MULLER INTERIORS
The goal for this Vero Beach, Florida, dwelling was to create a space that enhances the natural light. Floor-toceiling window treatments are reminiscent of a nautical pattern and frame a tropical vista. 13. NEW YORK
MARKZEFF
Along with showcasing the homeowners’ diverse art collection, the designer maintained this Manhattan pied-à-terre’s distinct character while creating a livable environment. A 30-foot-long lacquered passageway makes for a dramatic entrance. 14. BEST OF THE REST
LMK INTERIOR DESIGN
In Kamas, Utah, a combination of classic materials— limestone-and-oak flooring, a custom rope-and-metal chandelier, and a metal-and-wood staircase—lend this modern-rustic ranch house a visually stunning aesthetic.
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REDMOND ALDRICH DESIGN
A young family requested their San Francisco carriage house to be fun and stylish—“like the Soho House, but kid-friendly.” That directive shines in this colorful, patterned-filled family room. 2 . PA L M B E A C H | B R O WA R D
KNOWLES DESIGN
The classic Bermuda architecture by Dailey Janssen Architects inspired this Palm Beach residence’s interiors, including a master suite with a stunning ceiling design overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Evident in the kitchen banquette area, this “vintage with a twist” 1899 New York City townhouse kitchen reflects a period era while acknowledging the hip and modern owners. 5. BEST OF THE REST
ALEXANDRA NARANJO DESIGNS
“Be bold, be daring, be different” was the owner’s design brief for this luxury residence in Toronto, as translated in this elegant parlor done in navy and gold. 6. COLORADO
TRUSS INTERIORS
Transitional and elegant describes this Denver domicile, which was brought to life with a neutral yet bright aesthetic, such as this informal dining nook with a view. 7. C H I C A G O
FRANK PONTERIO
Inspired by the client’s fond appreciation of traditional French Norman architecture, this Highland Park, Illinois, project features a modern classic approach and a balance of elegance and ease, as maintained in this library.
naranjo designs: stacey brandford. truss interiors: emily minton redfield. frank ponterio: david bader.
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dunagan diverio design group: troy campbell. kati curtis design: courtesy kati curtis design. alexandra
The owners of this Coral Gables abode requested a Key West-style home blending traditional design with modern elements—all the way down to this comfortable yet elegant bar.
photos: redmond aldrich design: laure joliet. knowles design: jessica klewicki glynn photography.
DUNAGAN DIVERIO DESIGN GROUP
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vonetta baldwin. laura lee clark interior design, inc.: stephen karlisch. chapman design: jim westphalen. ohara davies-gaetano interiors: richard powers.
photos: david michael miller associates: werner segarra photography. marcus mohon interiors: casey dunn. nb design group: haris kenjar. mlk studio inc:
DAVID MICHAEL MILLER ASSOCIATES
This Scottsdale project, brought to life in collaboration with Biegner-Murff Architects and Stonecreek Building Co., features clean lines and details juxtaposed with the rich textures and subtle color of the building materials. 9. AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
MARCUS MOHON INTERIORS
This San Antonio house was freshened up in part by reupholstering original pieces with lighter fabrics and adding some new furnishings with crisper profiles—as seen in this warm seating area. 1 0 . PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
NB DESIGN GROUP
A custom rug and darker finishes lend to an intimate atmosphere in this luxuriously contemporary Seattle penthouse designed in collaboration with Suyama Peterson Deguchi.
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MLK STUDIO INC.
This Los Angeles home moves beyond a monochromaticleaning interior to embrace a classic, eclectic vibe, such as in this spacious bedroom.
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LAURA LEE CLARK INTERIOR DESIGN, INC.
This grand yet inviting living room hints at the Dallas abode’s mix of museum-quality antique and vintage pieces, exquisite custom furniture with clean lines, and textiles rich in color and texture. 13. HOUSTON
CHAPMAN DESIGN
For owners who fell in love with remote farmland on Lake Champlain in Vermont, their home’s interiors—including this dining room—remain understated with ample views of the surroundings. 14. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
OHARA DAVIES-GAETANO INTERIORS
Classic Italian architecture, contemporary refinement and a predominantly white color palette combine in this Newport Beach project, which features this engaging take on a grand staircase.
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AIDLIN DARLING DESIGN
Situated on a sloping site, this Carmel Valley, California, home is respectful to its surroundings. Wooden decks project from the house, taking advantage of the shelter provided by the eaves.
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RICHARD DRUMMOND DAVIS ARCHITECTS
A main objective of this dwelling was to capture views of White Rock Lake and downtown Dallas from the front faรงade. The outdoor living space features a covered porch with a built-in fireplace. 4 . PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
SUYAMA PETERSON DEGUCHI
Conceived as a 21st-century retreat, a Seattle lake house is an escape from the expectations of modern life. Concrete and subdued materials create a natural connection to the site. 5. CHICAGO
UNITED CHICAGO BUILDERS
A Chicago residence stands out with tapered stucco walls, oversize black windows and a concrete front porch. Inside, a bright, open floor plan with custom-designed cabinetry and millwork add to the modern feel. 6. MIAMI
BORGES + ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS
With views of Biscayne Bay, this Miami Beach abode was designed to blur the lines between the indoors and out. The exterior wood screen was added to minimize direct sunlight entering the space.
united chicago builders: positive image. borges + associates architects: elevate italkraft.
In Park City, Utah, modern architecture and elegant materials combine to create a residence that embraces the outdoors. A large living area with floor-to-ceiling windows furthers the connection.
richard drummond davis architects: dave shafer. suyama peterson deguchi: kevin scott.
RKD ARCHITECTS
photos: aidlin darling design: matthew millman. rkd architects: david o. marlow photography.
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MCCLEAN DESIGN
The main living space of this Los Angeles home connects seamlessly to the gardens and pool terrace with tilting walls of glass that create a series of canopies when open. 8. LOS ANGELES
+ architects. b1 architect: andy frame. alexander vertikoff. larue architects: dror baldinger. bates masi + architects: courtesy bates masi
photos: mcclean design: jim bartsch. kaa design: manolo langis. hutker architects: peter vanderwarker. kendle design collaborative:
KAA DESIGN
With space for both entertaining and intimate soirées, this Manhattan Beach, California, retreat features striking nautical elements, grand living and public spaces and enviable ocean views. 9. BEST OF THE REST
HUTKER ARCHITECTS
For this Falmouth, Massachusetts, property, Hutker Architects embarked on an ambitious scheme that would allow the home to embrace water views. A frosted glass floor provides light and a sense of movement without sacrificing privacy.
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Inspired by surrounding indigenous materials, natural light and mountain views, the exterior of this Paradise Valley, Arizona, dwelling features a soaring roof canopy and walls of rammed earth, textured metal, concrete and glass.
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LARUE ARCHITECTS
A beautiful courtyard welcomes guests into this Dallas residence, while limestone, metal wall panels and roofing, and Western red cedar adorn the exterior. 12. NEW YORK
BATES MASI + ARCHITECTS
The design for this Sagaponack, New York, house overlooking a pond and the ocean, celebrates rising water levels. The structure is elevated and broken apart to let flood waters flow through, while board-and-batten wood siding is reminiscent of vernacular structures. 1 3 . PA L M B E A C H | B R O WA R D
B1 ARCHITECT
In the foyer of a Lantana, Florida, home, floating staircases—with quartersawn oak steps and varnished-mahogany railings—as well as floor-to-ceiling windows add a feeling of tranquility and sophistication.
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STUART SILK ARCHITECTS
MARK P. FINLAY ARCHITECTS
As displayed in this grand gallery featuring a groined vault ceiling, this classical Italian villa in Palm Beach pays homage to quality materials and incredible craftsmanship. 2. HOUSTON
CUSIMANO ARCHITECT
With English influences, this graceful L-shaped Houston home is cloaked in brick and features stained cedar timbers, crafted paneled siding along with copper gutters and downspouts.
Located on Lake Sammamish in Issaquah, Washington, this shoreside domicile built by Bender Custom Construction introduces guests to its timeless yet relaxed interiors with a sinuous stairway in the entry. 4. AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
CORNERSTONE ARCHITECTS, LLP
The design for this new Austin residence was inspired by the client’s fascination with the classic forms: traditional shapes and proportions, yet simple, clean and elegant presentation.
A stone-and-wood barn on this Ridgefield, Connecticut, compound houses a main living area with exposed timberframed ceilings and serves as a rustic-meets-modern retreat. 6. CHICAGO
MORGANTE-WILSON ARCHITECTS
The center of this Chicago dwelling contains an elegant 4-story elliptical staircase, above which is a skylight that floods the interior with natural sun supplemented with light from the perimeter rooms.
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CANDELARIA DESIGN ASSOCIATES
EVENS ARCHITECTS
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WILLIAM S. BRIGGS, ARCHITECT
CROSSMAN ARCHITECTURE
In Phoenix, this French Chateau Revival house features authentic French details including flat terracotta shingles, pre-cast decorative detailing, copper chimney pots and European-inspired landscaping.
A silver-leaf vault connects this Dallas project’s arcuated entry space with the owner’s fine collection of paintings displayed in the intimate gallery visible beyond. brady. geoff chick and associates: jack gardner.
richard beard architects: matthew millman. evens architects: erhard pfeiffer. crossman architecture: james
photos: candelaria design associates: pearl blossom photography. william s. briggs, architect: stephen reed.
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RICHARD BEARD ARCHITECTS
Guests experience a sequence of outdoor rooms at this Malibu, California, family home, which engages the landscape in ways that encourage daily living outdoors.
A cluster of bamboo thrusts through the oculuspunctured roof of this Coronado, California, abode’s private suite court, which is enclosed by the master bedroom, bathroom, meditation area and office. 12. BEST OF THE REST
Located in Geyserville, California, this rural residence draws inspiration from the wine country vernacular, the restrained and elegant work of Kengo Kuma and the client’s welltraveled and multicultural background.
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This house appears to have emerged from the surrounding dunes in Miramar Beach, Florida; its massings are broken down into smaller elements to engage with the scale of the site.
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ANDREA SCHUMACHER INTERIORS
MARIE FLANIGAN INTERIORS
One of the most visually pleasing aspects of this Malibu, California, oceanfront home’s streamlined kitchen is its marble waterfall island with a custom solid teak wood bar top that cantilevers asymmetrically.
A study in contrasts, this Dallas kitchen features a limited yet rich palette of marble and glass set against a background of warm, tactile oak planking.
Located on Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin, this home’s kitchen combines a livable modern feel with the charm of the lake vernacular; expansive windows capture the surrounding views.
Designed to celebrate the joys of travel, family and artful living, this kitchen is one of two—one for entertaining and one for working—located in a midcentury modern Denver home.
This Short Hills, New Jersey, kitchen with a generous island at its center features a mix of raw-wood cabinet fronts, thick glass counters, tile and traditional glass-andwood upper cabinets.
Loved ones easily gather at this Bellaire, Texas, kitchen’s double islands and dining table; custom iron cabinets pair with Neolith counters, while sconces layer over a backsplash of hand-molded subway tile.
douglas c. wright architects: richard powers. marie flanigan interiors: julie soefer photography.
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HAEFELE DESIGN, INC.
architecture: steve hall, hall+ merrick photographers. andrea schumacher interiors: emily minton redfield.
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Designed to reflect the client’s experiences in the European countryside, this sophisticated Phoenix kitchen is awash in sage green and features custom lanterns, Calacatta countertops and reclaimed beams. 8 . PA L M B E A C H | B R O WA R D
JMA INTERIOR DESIGN, INC.
Pale green subway tile sets the tone for this soft Jupiter, Florida, space, while rift-cut oak on the ceiling beams and vent hood surround adds visual interest and texture. 9 . PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
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In Mercer Island, Washington, a home’s black, white and brass color scheme was woven into the kitchen to help it blend seamlessly with the elegance of the surrounding living spaces. 10. AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
HAVEN DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
This San Antonio kitchen answered the clients’ request for a light and airy space with white walls, sleek finishes and a transitional-to-modern style; European white-oak flooring adds warmth. 11. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
BLACKBAND DESIGN
Designed in collaboration with architect Robert Sinclair and builder Andrew Patterson, this modern Newport Beach, California, kitchen blends beauty and functionality with high-gloss white lacquered cabinetry and a spacious marble waterfall island. 12. SAN FRANCISCO
JENNIFER ROBIN INTERIORS
A neutral palette gives this Lake Tahoe, California, kitchen year-round suitability, while expansive pivot windows create a breathtaking connection with the outdoors. 13. BEST OF THE REST
GEOFF CHICK AND ASSOCIATES In Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, this kitchen features a striking wall clad in marble tile surrounding a custom stainless vent hood fabricated by Saltwater Steel.
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MT DEVELOPMENT
A freestanding tub set in front of a wax-coated Venetian plaster wall is the centerpiece of this room in San Francisco’s Presidio Heights; various textures and a neutral color palette add depth. 3. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
HUMA SULAIMAN DESIGN
Redesigned to evoke the feeling of Argentina, this master bathroom in San Juan Capistrano, California, includes custom details including a black-and-white marble floor, brass accents and cabinetry with a faux finish. 4. MIAMI
EOLO A&I DESIGN
The owners of this Palmetto Bay, Florida, home requested a bathroom that was dramatic yet luxurious. Clean lines and unobstructed pathways lend a chic, compelling edge to the space’s functionality and flow. 5 . PA L M B E A C H | B R O WA R D
JMA INTERIOR DESIGN
This Jupiter, Florida, space was designed for a discerning client who loves color. Custom vanities in pale lilac flank either side of a custom soaking tub with a matching lilac cradle. 6. AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
KELLE CONTINE INTERIOR DESIGN
A dark and dramatic shower, with a peek of the hillside view, provides a sense of personal space in the master bath of an Austin home, designed in collaboration with Cornerstone Architects. 7. C O L O R A D O
CHARLES CUNNIFFE ARCHITECTS & STERLING MCDAVID
In an Aspen bathroom, a Waterworks soaking tub sits next to glass doors that open to a deck with mountain views. Calacatta Vagli marble was selected for the floors, countertops and shower bench.
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dirkse interior design: alex hayden. jamesthomas interiors: richard powers. catherine m. austin interior
photos: forsythe + hall homes: zach spross. stelle lomont rouhani architects: matthew carbone. michelle
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FORSYTHE + HALL HOMES
The design team of this Dallas home wanted to promote a light and airy aesthetic in the master bath. In front of a large floor-to-ceiling window is a freestanding cast-iron tub with bronze fixtures. 9. NEW YORK
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STELLE LOMONT ROUHANI ARCHITECTS
JAMESTHOMAS INTERIORS
This Long Island, New York, bathroom is an extension of the master bedroom. Materials are a study in restraint with sand-colored stone in various textures; a soaking tub sits on an elevated stone plinth. 1 0 . PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
MICHELLE DIRKSE INTERIOR DESIGN
In Bellevue, Washington, this bathroom remodel combines classic touches with modern conveniences, such as hidden storage behind Robern medicine cabinets with added storage in the custom walnut surround.
The master bath of this Glencoe, Illinois, residence was inspired by the clients’ love of vintage bathrooms. Custom details including marble flooring, a settee and light fixtures add to the uniqueness of this space. 12. BEST OF THE REST
CATHERINE M. AUSTIN INTERIOR DESIGN
This master bathroom was part of a renovation to a 1930s Washington, D.C., home. Organic wallpaper provides juxtaposition to the linear cabinets and marble floor, while a porcelain tub acts as a sculptural anchor.
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LAUREN HASKETT FINE DESIGN
A reclaimed European stone sink—found at a local antique store—is the anchor of this Houston powder room. Wall sconces and a small antique mirror show off the mural wallcovering. 14. ARIZONA
LISSA LEE HICKMAN
Luxurious etched marble flooring surrounds a soaking tub with a floor-mounted faucet in a Paradise Valley, Arizona, bathroom. Dramatic steel doors are emphasized as a focal point, incorporating the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
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ARENTZ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, LLC
This Easton, Maryland, abode’s landscape architecture follows suit with the home’s traditional residence; in the pool and terrace area overlooking the Miles River, Tennessee sandstone adds soft tan, buff and gray tones.
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KATHARINE WEBSTER INC
Lush planting and pavers lend softness and variation to this San Francisco abode’s landscaping, which was designed to create a sense of living on the edge of nature. 4. LOS ANGELES
MARK LANGOS INTERIOR DESIGN
Well suited for Southern California weather, this Los Angeles pool house offers a relaxing year-round respite and gathering place with help from custom furnishings in a serene color palette. 5. DALLAS + FORT WORTH
HOCKER DESIGN GROUP
For this Sonoma, California, weekend and work retreat, the outdoor spaces were carefully planned for entertaining, relaxation and functionality—and include a custom steel grill station and adjacent dining area. 6. ARIZONA
REFINED GARDENS
This charming European country-inspired estate in Phoenix capitalized on a challenging wedge-shaped property to include purposeful spaces and beautiful garden transitions that guide visitors throughout. 7. A U S T I N + S A N A N T O N I O
AUSTIN OUTDOOR DESIGN
From the agaves to its rectilinear hardscape, clean lines define the look of this Austin home’s exterior spaces, which juxtapose the natural landscape visible just beyond.
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katharine webster inc.: caitlin atkinson. mark langos interior design: meghan beierle-o’brien. hocker design group:
A seating area featuring all-white furniture located in the contemporary art garden of this Houston property abuts a fountain that brings an organic feel to the more modern space.
photos: arentz landscape architects, llc: roger foley. lanson b. jones & co. landscape architecture: kelli durham.
LANSON B. JONES & CO. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
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FERNANDO WONG OUTDOOR LIVING DESIGN
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HOLLANDER DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS craig bergmann landscape design: scott shigley. orlando comas, asla, landscape architect: lifestyle production group.
hyde evans design: rigoberto moreno. design workshop: d.a. horchner/design workshop, inc. molly wood garden design: lane dittoe.
photos: fernando wong outdoor living design: carmel brantley. hollander design landscape architects: charles mayer photography.
A renovated pool nestles into this Palm Beach landscape inspired by Nicole de Vésian’s famous Provence garden; hardscape materials include antique Italian terra-cotta bricks, limestone and Dominican coral stone.
Stone stairs with creeping thyme growing in the loose joints lead through a classic kitchen garden planted with herbs and small vegetables at this Long Island, New York, domicile designed by Ike Kligerman Barkley. 1 0 . PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
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The master bedroom of this San José del Cabo, Mexico, house opens to a private plunge pool and a teak pergola that houses a hanging daybed; pillows add vibrancy to the serene space.
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Sight lines were carefully considered to connect this Aspen residential garden with distant natural features, the intent being to minimize intrusion while engaging with all the elements of the surrounding landscape. 12. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
MOLLY WOOD GARDEN DESIGN
The architecture of the Newport Beach home by Brandon Architects helped influence its landscaping, which features contemporary-leaning white plaster walls, blue stone with little color variation and a limited plant palette. 13. CHICAGO
CRAIG BERGMANN LANDSCAPE DESIGN
In Winnetka, Illinois, a pergola constructed from repurposed clay roof tiles adds interest to the existing pool and terrace while perennial borders offer an abundance of color visible from both inside and outside the residence. 14. MIAMI
ORLANDO COMAS, ASLA, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
The outdoor spaces were of utmost importance to this Coral Gables house, where the owners requested a tropical landscape achieved in part through a water feature with plantings at the front entry.
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Reclaimed materials, including Canadian barn beams, were brought together in a minimalist way to create a crisp Spanish hacienda-style look in a Paradise Valley, Arizona, residence. 6. LOS ANGELES
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CHADBOURNE + DOSS ARCHITECTS
For a brick Tudor in Seattle, an extensive new conservatory does double duty by adding a master bedroom and plenty of family living space while also connecting the house to the lush rear garden.
A new all-glass vestibule is one of several interventions that allowed more light into a modern home in Playa del Rey, California, which is now all about views and openness.
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OLSSON-FERNANDEZ DESIGN
LIEDERBACH & GRAHAM, ARCHITECTS LLP
A custom Shou Sugi Ban front door opens to the reworked foyer of a house in Austin; slate floors, white walls and walnut casework within all contribute to the dwelling’s fresh material clarity.
Beyond the staircase, an open kitchen/family room overlooking the garden is part of 1,600 square feet of additions to a postwar Brooklyn brownstone that was updated for a family of five.
Transforming a dated Bal Harbour, Florida, condo with stunning ocean views involved raising ceilings, adding drapery pockets, updating lighting and installing creamy marble floors. The result is sleekly modern.
HARRISON DESIGN
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Two large sheds—the last buildings on a Lake Forest, Illinois, estate by architect Charles Platt—were transformed into living spaces inspired by small villas in the south of France, complete with pigment for the stucco sourced in Roussillon.
kevin scott. olsson-fernandez design: steve sanacore. harrison design: trevor tondro. liederbach & graham architects llp: tony soluri.
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ROWLAND + BROUGHTON ARCHITECTURE / URBAN DESIGN / INTERIOR DESIGN
Opening up walls to frame mountain views allowed architects to incorporate natural materials, including wood and stone, into a midcentury home in Kentfield, California, with landscaping by Erica Timbrell. urban design / interior design: brent moss photography. william s. briggs, architect: costa christ.
photography. platt architecture: david dietrich. 27 diamonds interior design: jeri koegel. rowland
photos: sutro architects: aaron leitz. laberge and menard inc.: tria giovan. lucas/eilers design associates, llp: julie soefer
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Along with interior designer David Kleinberg and general contractor Jeff Wildes, the architects restored a Palm Beach home’s historical grandeur while revitalizing its interiors to give it a contemporary sensibility. 10. HOUSTON
LUCAS/EILERS DESIGN ASSOCIATES, LLP
Antique pieces furnish the elegant dining room of a Houston house that was reconfigured to accommodate large groups for entertaining; the new open concept allows for both improved light and circulation. 11. BEST OF THE REST
Marble walls with elaborate charcoal veining, glittering gold fixtures, a classic freestanding tub and plenty of windows transform a bathroom in Irvine, California, into a luxurious modern retreat.
Honoring the rich history of the original house, designed in 1968 by Colorado’s first female architect, Ellie Brickham, was a main goal for this Aspen house, as was using materials that patina with age. 14. DALLAS + FORT WORTH
WILLIAM S. BRIGGS, ARCHITECT
For a 1938 estate in Austin with more than 28,000 square feet, a clean aesthetic acknowledges the past while remaining fresh; new museum-grade lighting strikes a traditional note in the hallway, as throughout.
PLATT ARCHITECTURE
Enlarging, updating and brightening a home and guest house in Cashiers, North Carolina, entailed adding skylights and opening spaces between rooms, as with this kitchen that looks out to the stairwell.
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Readers’ Choice, Contemporary Architecture Double-height cathedral spaces, grand scissor trusses and floor-to-ceiling glazing all contribute to the dramatic look of a living room in a Gallatin, New York, house that celebrates its lakefront views. 2. SAN FRANCISCO
KRISTE MICHELINI INTERIORS
Readers’ Choice, Classic Interior Design A concrete fireplace in the living room establishes a tone of low-key elegance in a home with a neutral palette and modern furnishings—the perfect backdrop for a newly blended family of six in Danville, California. 3. BEST OF THE REST
KEN TATE ARCHITECT
Readers’ Choice, Classic Architecture Designed to pay homage to the streetscape of Saint Charles Avenue, a Mediterranean Revival villa in New Orleans features a spacious rear courtyard that makes the most of water features, with a deep swimming pool and a Roman-style fountain. 4. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ESTUDIO FRISCH INC.
Readers’ Choice, Bathroom With marble tile walls and natural Jatoba wood ceilings, a master bathroom in Coronado, California, is an inviting and versatile retreat. In the adjacent courtyard, bamboo grows through a skylight, filtering natural light.
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REBECCA WINN, WHIMSICAL GARDENS
This dining room’s wall of Calacatta gold marble provides a warm background for modern art and furnishings in the chic Rye, New York, home of an art collecting young family. 6. NEW YORK
DOUGLAS C. WRIGHT ARCHITECTS
rebecca winn, whimsical gardens: stephen karlisch. leann baker interiors ltd.: sozinho imagery.
photos: daun curry design studio: emily gilbert photography. douglas c. wright architects: costas picadas.
Readers’ Choice, Contemporary Interior Design
Readers’ Choice, Major Restoration or Renovation For the striking renovation of an 1830s farmhouse in Cornwall, Connecticut, many of the original details were preserved—as with the door and baseboards in this living room—while generous new room configurations allow for the ascendance of natural light.
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LEEANN BAKER INTERIORS LTD.
Readers’ Choice, Kitchen A kitchen for a Mercer Island, Washington, dwelling was opened up to sun and views with higher ceilings and larger windows; the white marble tile backsplash contributes to the light and bright look.
photos: this page: smitharc architects: stephen karlisch. mark p. finlay architects: michael partenio. opposite: markzeff: eric laignel. aidlin darling design: matthew millman.
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SMITHARC ARCHITECTS National Winner, Kitchen
The clean geometry of this Dallas house is underscored by white-oak planking that wraps around the dining and cooking areas, where traditional cabinetry was replaced by a ribbon window to welcome sunlight.
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MARK P. FINLAY ARCHITECTS
National Winner, Classic Architecture In keeping with the historic nature of this Ridgefield, Connecticut, property, a barn-like retreat for the owner—including a living area, wine cellar and gym—was designed with sleek vertical wood siding juxtaposed with stone.
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MARKZEFF
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AIDLIN DARLING DESIGN National Winner, Contemporary Architecture
Cantilevered over a sloping site, a modern house built from boardform concrete walls, integrated plaster and walnut floors gracefully responds to its wooded site, an ecological preserve in Carmel Valley, California.
For this dazzling blue study in an 1871 landmarked building in lower Manhattan, a ribbed-glass-and-steel wall delineates a private space while also preserving the loft’s open character. The grand 20-foot kitchen was designed with entertaining in mind.
photos: this page: jamesthomas interiors: richard powers. redmond aldrich design: laure joliet.
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JAMESTHOMAS INTERIORS National Winner, Bathroom
This luxurious bathroom in a Glencoe, Illinois, house was reimagined with marble flooring and a large copper tub to evoke the vintage glamour of bathrooms in historic London hotels.
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National Winner, Classic Interior Design Playful sophistication reigns in the dining room and living room of an updated carriage house in San Francisco, where an eclectic mix of vintage and custom pieces and a range of color and patterns creates a one-of-a-kind dwelling.
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Removing gables, covering brick with stucco and installing a standing-seam metal roof and siding resulted in a streamlined, modern look for a family’s house in Austin.
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CRAIG BERGMANN LANDSCAPE DESIGN
National Winner, Landscape Design/Outdoor Living
A new garden design allows for additional outdoor entertaining space in the rear of a 1930 house on Chicago’s North Shore, where a window of the historic pool house is framed in green by an espaliered pear tree.
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What inspires the modern-day homeowner to embark on a renovation project? The design industry’s foremost experts have the answer to this and more—and on the following pages, they’re an open book. Whether improving a floor plan’s flow, integrating high-tech features or reinventing material palettes, they pursue one overarching goal: the optimization of daily life through the personalization of every detail. Join these local pros as they discuss their observations, insights and favorite new lifestyle movements.
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INDOOROUTDOOR INSPIRATION At 4 Gen Homes, a client’s imagination is our only limitation. Most of our clients want luxurious outdoor living/ social spaces, which usually include open-air sanctuaries, outdoor showers and large multi-slide or bi-folding doors that invite Mother Nature in. We also offer solutions to conditioning these outdoor spaces, extending their use virtually year-round.
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The phrase “out with the old, in with the new” aptly describes the recent renovations in Arizona’s luxury communities, with clients leaning toward a blank-canvas approach. “We are completely overhauling homes, floor to ceiling and everything in between,” says David Mikes, managing member of 4 Gen Homes. To maintain a balance between the original elements and the introduction of new designs, the 4 Gen team keeps major architectural features in place, like ceiling details, fireplace surrounds and antique doors. “This allows the original character to shine, while modernizing everything around it,” he says. Communication lies at the heart of the company’s success, listening to and repeating back what clients want to ensure their vision is clearly understood. “This helps clients express their personality and creativity, while maintaining cost awareness and control,” Mikes says.
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Oftentimes, small projects morph into big ones. We were hired to build a garage for a recreational vehicle and by the time we were finished, we had built a 2,500-squarefoot guest retreat that featured a full gourmet kitchen, laundry, a fitness gym, open living area and knock-out media/ entertaining room. Two years later, we are back working with them, adding a resortstyle pool, ramada, kitchen and fireplace.
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1. This open space has a modern fireplace and television wall that helps designate the family and living rooms. 2. This gathering space incorporates multi-panel pocket doors to bring the outside in. A custom linear fireplace, wrapped with vein-cut limestone and custom glass tiles, creates a true art piece. 3. Centered in the property between the main house and guest living quarters, this gathering space attached to the pool includes an outdoor kitchen, view deck and commercial-grade slide. All photography by ELS Studios
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“It is so important to hire a professional when building a home. We highly recommend that our clients bring us on from the very beginning of their project. This allows us, as the contractor, to advise and counsel them through the decision-making process and preconstruction,” Leavitt says. “Our most successful projects are when we are part of the preconstruction and design process. We can consult and ‘cost save’ the design, structure and architecture, guiding clients to stay within budget as they make selections and design the home. It also allows us to save time, expedite the process and exceed clients’ expectations.”
Arizona is a builder’s dream. Just ask Brad Leavitt, president of A Finer Touch Construction (AFT), who says Arizona is the perfect location for year-round indoor-outdoor entertaining, making it a must in every custom build. “We install large multi-sliders for grand openings that optimize and expand the feel of the home,” he says. Another must for Arizona homeowners, he says, is a low-maintenance lifestyle, which he accommodates by installing long-lasting products that require minimal regular maintenance. “Our homes and designs cater to the dry and hot climate here, and our interior finishes cater to daily living and foot traffic throughout the home,” Leavitt says. Family is at the center of every AFT design, creating larger gathering areas in the great room and kitchen, and minimizing bedroom size to encourage spending time together in the main areas of the home.
MORE ON MATTE We are seeing a growing trend in matte finishes. Our clients love the matte cabinetry, countertops, flooring and fixtures. It creates a unique look in a space without becoming a distraction. We are seeing it installed in the kitchen, bathrooms, great rooms and beyond.
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1. Looking closely at the backsplash, one notices gold Schluter trim between each tile; each one installed by hand. Inset cabinetry and a natural white-oak island give the kitchen a twotoned effect. 2. High ceilings and an open loft and stairway add to the great room’s voluminous feel. Expansive black French doors offer high contrast to the white trim and cabinetry. All photography by Roehner + Ryan
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DISTINCTIVE DESIGN INSIGHTS On closets. Closets are always a small renovation project with big impact. Removing a painted shelf and rod, and installing a floor-to-ceiling, adjustable closet design increases space and resale value. On cabinets. Painted Shaker-style cabinetry is still “in,” but the soft Shaker with bevel details and a gray-brown stain is a definite change we see trending. On open-concept design. Every client differs when it comes to open-concept design. Some love open shelving in the kitchen; others prefer defined upper cabinetry.
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With access to everything at our fingertips, the internet and social media have forever changed the design industry. “Clients are very visual; they want to see things presented in three dimensions, with all elements in one layout,” designer Stephanie Wozencraft says. With over 800 door colors and styles in its showroom, Distinctive fulfills this need with ease. Owned by Marc Poortinga and Mike Cook, Distinctive specializes in custom cabinetry, custom iron, beams, millwork and more—all locally made from its large factory showroom, complete with an in-house design team and on-site finish department that can customize anything the client imagines. Aside from the everyday renovations, Wozencraft names several other trends on the rise: the two-story master closet; replacing upper cabinetry with metal, wood or glass; gunmetal and brass hardware; matte black fixtures; high-gloss millwork and exotic woods.
1. This luxurious master closet was crafted in wardrobe-style construction with painted Shakerstyle millwork to match the client’s selection. Luxe® by Alvic Basalto in a gloss Pearl Effect accents the closet and island.
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MEMORABLE REQUESTS; INSPIRED DESIGNS Surprising renovations that “wowed” in more ways than one: + U nique conversation pieces to show friends and family + Interior slides for children + Panic rooms
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When undergoing any renovation, Mark Benz, president of Mark Benz Custom Building & Remodeling encourages homeowners to move out. “Visiting your remodeling project is much less stressful than living in it,” he says. Given Arizona’s incredible weather, Benz says many renovation requests follow suit, bringing the outside in with pocketing exterior door systems and more. Expanding on this theme, Benz and his team open up interior spaces as well, moving or removing walls, vaulting ceilings and installing beams for dramatic effect. “Open concepts are still very popular, especially in the kitchen,” he says. “As the heart of the home, the kitchen easily extends to other areas of a home.” No matter the space, area or scope, the firm maintains a focus on creating edgy designs, while paying homage to the past.
UP + COMING IN ARIZONA Requests for architectural metalwork as well as steel accents have increased in our contemporary projects. Clean and simple is a very appealing trend, offering a welcome contrast to the Tuscan style that was popular 15 years ago.
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1. Set against the dramatic Phoenix skyline, this welcoming living room opens to a chef’s kitchen outfitted with high-gloss red cabinetry, and appliances from Sub-Zero and Wolf. 2. This contemporary, yet classic bathroom features Carrara marble throughout. The frameless glass shower houses dual showerheads and a luxurious soaker tub set in a private alcove. All photography by Thompson Photographic
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PRECISION HOME DEVELOPMENT 480.292.7574 | phdhomes.com | @precisionhome8350
Big to small, simple to complex, Precision Home Development, PhD, brings clear communication, unsurpassed quality and craftsmanship, and construction expertise to every project. Owner Keith Pickering states that, “As a residential general contractor, we coordinate and schedule the trade professionals so that they all work together seamlessly. We understand budgets, we insist on fair pricing, and we assist the construction project by doing whatever work we can in-house.” Whether an indooroutdoor retreat, an elaborate audiovisual system, security room, or full home remodel, Pickering and his team listen carefully to clients for the most gratifying results. Here, he reveals two impactful changes that catch everyone’s eye: “Entry door systems, such as a pivot door with operating sidelights is an easy structural change, and three-dimensional tile creates depth and interest in kitchens and baths.”
FIRST ON THE LIST When we initially get an opportunity to view a project, some of the first items that come up are to: + remove walls + relocate doorways + i nstall multi-slide door systems that connect to the outside
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1. A custom-designed iron screen wall at the top of the headboard lets natural light into the open dressing area of this master bedroom. 2. A new, linear mulled window above the “galley” sink and handcrafted backsplash tile lend a modern, yet organic feel to the space. Design by Brianna Sheehan of Brianna Michelle Interior Design. All photography by Realm
TURN YOUR DREAMS INTO REALITY For 12 years, PhD has created one-of-a-kind works of art that our customers could not find anywhere else.
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“ With proper planning, organization, budgeting and, most of all, communication, the custom home building process can be fun.”
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REGENCY CUSTOM HOMES 480.367.1959 | regencycustom.com
Custom home builder Steve Wiggins takes the word “custom” to heart. “There is an enormous amount of coordination in the design and execution of a custom home,” says the president of Regency Custom Homes. “Lining up the best vendors and craftsmen is a skill that comes with time.” It’s a skill well-honed by Wiggins, who cites a recent project working with a gun-shy couple, and how he and his team were able to restore their faith in the custom home profession. Working in a locale ripe with empty nesters and retirees, Wiggins says that massive square footage isn’t necessarily the most important, and that top-notch design and high-end fixtures, along with kitchens, baths and entertaining spaces, still reign supreme, regardless of size. “This, coupled with the indoor-outdoor concept our climate invites, gives our homes the look and feel of mini boutique resorts.”
PUTTING THE ‘FUN’ BACK IN BUILDING We like to incorporate indoor water features, such as water walls, to not only provide home humidifying qualities but also a soothing focus of interest. It’s also fun when we get to incorporate secret or hidden doors, and top-of-the-line home theaters and home automation.
Can you think of a project that put your company’s philosophy, product or service in its best light? Our personal interaction with our clients sets us apart. From shopping for appliances to helping with cabinet and flooring designs, we are there every step of the way. Often, we are building for people that live across the country during the construction process, so trust and communication are paramount. Can you think of a ‘trending’ material turned ‘must-have’ for every home? Home automation! A home can have all of the apps and smart devices in the world but, to be enjoyable, they need to be intuitive and work easily with each other, and the end user. What is your approach for bringing a homeowner’s vision to life? ‘Contemporary’ may mean something different to each person, so it’s tremendously helpful when clients have pictures or examples of what ‘luxurious’ or ‘spa-like’ means to them.
1. Thirty-two feet of retractable motorized windows frame this Southwest contemporary home. 2. A dramatic sandstone fireplace anchors this stunning, contemporary home. 2
1. Photography by Steve Thompson of Thompson Photographic 2. Photography by Alex Rentzis of SpartaPhoto
AS A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER, WE ARE COMMITTED TO DELIVERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY CUSTOM-DESIGNED HOMES ON TIME, AND ON BUDGET.
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ARCHITECT’S VIEWPOINT Do you always recommend homeowners move out during the renovation process? Remodel projects tend to grow in scope, so it is usually less stressful for homeowners to find temporary living space while their home is being remodeled. When a homeowner has a distinct style, what is your approach to bring their vision to life? When a particular style is clear in the structure of the home, it is important to make sure the vision of that style is carried throughout the entire project. 1
Why is hiring a professional so important when taking on any renovation project? Professionals can share their experience of past projects and provide guidance to set priorities.
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ROBINETTE ARCHITECTS
520.323.3979 | robinettearchitect.com | @robinettearchitects For Robinette Architects, form meets function meets feel. “Most renovation projects include a change to the ‘feel’ of the home,” president Ron Robinette says. “In addition to refreshing existing spaces, we try to incorporate changes to create a feel that responds to our client’s lifestyle.” Robinette and his team successfully accomplish this, first, by establishing the goals for the project, developing a strong interior concept and solving any functional challenges of the home. “Sometimes solving the functional problems will directly influence the extent of the remodel work,” he says, speaking to the current trend toward more functional versus material-oriented remodels. Big or small, inside or out—by applying a wise use of resources, Robinette Architects creates comfortable living spaces that improve the look, feel and function of every home they touch.
“ We learn something from each client and each project helps us better understand good design.”
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A NATURAL CONNECTION All of our projects are designed to respond to the beauty and rugged terrain of their setting. Our location in Southern Arizona provides opportunities to design exterior living spaces and interior spaces, and their interaction is an integral design element.
1. This master bedroom was updated with new flooring, as well as a contemporary, full-wall upholstered headboard. 2. An outdoor patio spans the entire rear elevation of this completely remodeled hillside home, maximizing opportunities for entertaining and large family gatherings. 1. Photography by Velen Chan 2. Photography by Jon Mancuso
robinette architects, inc. 520 323 3979 1670 east river road, suite 112 tucson, arizona 85718 www.robinettearchitect.com rwrobinette@ robinettearchitect.com
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“In our area, ‘open concept’ often means a seamless flow from indoor to outdoor spaces.”
DEFINING + REFINING: VISIONS MADE REAL We always encourage homeowners to consider the elements of their current home that they love the most. What makes them smile? What makes them feel safe, warm and cozy? Once we identify goals for a new home or renovation—even abstract goals, such as a feeling—we can work backwards to develop a plan for achieving these outcomes. 1
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We’re seeing an increase in glass wine cellars that display robust collections for entertaining and nights in with family and friends. This modern look pairs well with almost any design choice and adds character to any room.
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THE W GROUP 480.229.3455 | thewgroupaz.com
For most, a home is among the largest and most important investments one can make—financially and personally. Hence, the importance of working with a professional focused on the big picture: sustainability, return on investment and maximum utility. “We ensure homeowners will be happy for months and years to come, rather than making impulse decisions they may regret down the line,” says Lisa Westcott, associate broker with The W Group | Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. An expert in the Northern Arizona market and beyond, Westcott notes area homeowners’ ongoing interest in improving the utility of their outdoor spaces. “We live in a beautiful state with incredible weather, which allows for indoor-outdoor living year-round,” she says. This often includes various outdoor entertaining options—from pools, to tennis courts, to relaxation areas with elaborate water and fire features.
1. This spectacular Silverleaf home features the craftsmanship and unparalleled eye of Nate Berkus Associates, with custom touches that can’t be found elsewhere. 2. Neutral tones and ample light help the owners maintain a clean, comfortable cooking space, while drawing attention to carefully placed bursts of color. 3. Casual elegance can be found in the unassuming, daily comfort of green spaces that flow seamlessly inside and out.
TWO-PART HARMONY A COUPLE COMBINES THEIR DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT COLLECTIONS FOR A FRESH TAKE ON A PUEBLO-STYLE HOUSE IN THE HILLS. WRITTEN BY KELLY VENCILL SANCHEZ / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC PIASECKI
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INTERIOR DESIGN / JONATHAN BERGER, JONATHAN BERGER INTERIOR DESIGN
Jonathan Berger orchestrated a bold mix of classic and modern elements in the home he shares with Robert Nachman. “It was about finding a way to make our collections fit together,” says Berger, who designed the living room’s slipper chairs, done in a Robert Allen pattern, and sofa, covered in a Beacon Hill mohair.
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tep into Jonathan Berger and Robert Nachman’s contemporary pueblo-inspired dwelling and it’s immediately clear this isn’t your standard Southwest style. A Louis XV commode is joined by 18th-century French chairs covered in chartreuse leather, a Tim Davis photo and a Navajo rug—and that’s just in the entrance hall. Of the unexpected juxtapositions, Berger says, “We were relocating from New York and said, ‘Do we dare bring this stuff out here? It doesn’t necessarily belong.’ But Southwest style is really very eclectic, so we thought, Why not?” The couple’s fresh take on integrating the region’s Native American and European cultural influences was also a matter of merging their own disparate collections. Berger, an interior designer, favors classical antiques, while Nachman, formerly the design director at Robert Allen and now a marketing consultant in the home furnishings industry, tends toward midcentury modern and contemporary furnishings. “This is the first time we’ve really had the space to combine our collections,” says Nachman. “As things go, it was a very easy process,” Berger adds. “We seemed to agree on all the different elements.” For Berger, who oversaw the interiors and contributed his own lighting and furniture designs, it was about deciding which pieces to incorporate and how to make them work together in a house with strong architectural features, like vigas, kiva fireplaces and rough-hewn lintels. “It has the quirkiness of an old adobe, with ceiling changes from room to room,” he says.
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Opposite: Pine vigas add character to the spaces throughout the house, including the living room, where a Lucite, glass and chrome bar cart from the 1970s and a Louis XV chair from Tepper Galleries in New York sit below a Hiroshi Sugimoto photograph. Mexican doors from Hands of America in Santa Fe, New Mexico, conceal the TV. Below: A bronze floor lamp by Berger joins a Mary Mito painting and one of a pair of saguaro cactus skeletons that he turned into torchères. Vintage Kravet fabric covers a Louis XV-style chair the designer got when he was 16. “It’s gone through different permutations,” he says. The rug is by Odegard Carpets.
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The dining room reflects Berger’s eye for not only furniture selection and placement but also space planning. “You pass through the dining room to get to the living room, which isn’t ideal,” he points out. Rather than the typical rectangular dining table centering the space, he crafted a circular version that he placed off to one side; it’s made from a slab of travertine atop a base of notched timbers inspired by the minimalist sculptures of Carl Andre. Arranged on the opposite wall are photos by Irving Penn and Steven Meisel, drawings by Jeanne Mammen and George Grosz, and a Picasso etching, among other works. “When we were looking at our respective collections, I noticed we had a lot of faces,” Berger explains. “So I thought, Where could we get away
with putting different things together? And that’s how the salon wall came about.” The room’s laminated cardboard console is another Berger original. Says Nachman, “Originally Jonathan wanted to do it by embedding Japanese shou sugi ban wood in resin, and he was Googling for weeks and months how to do it.” Adds Berger, “The whole idea of the cardboard was simply, What could I get here at home and make easily without very many tools?” Berger’s DIY training started early: His father was in the lath-and-plaster business in Los Angeles and had a large workshop at home. “We’d spend weekends making things,” he recalls. “My mother would look at design magazines and point to something she liked and ask, ‘Can you make this for me?’ ”
The couple, who entertain frequently, wanted a dining room “that wasn’t traditional,” says Berger. A console he made from laminated cardboard is surrounded with drawings by Michael Leonard, George Grosz, CharlesNicolas Cochin and Jeanne Mammen along with photos by Steven Meisel, Irving Penn and Susan Blanchard, and a 1905 Picasso etching. The ceramic lamps are by Barbara Barry.
Berger fashioned the dining table from a piece of travertine set atop hand-hewn notched timbers. It’s complemented by flea market finds: 19th-century Swedish Gothic Revival chairs from Brimfield Antique Flea Markets in Massachusetts and midcentury chairs from the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, California.
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The breakfast area features a vintage Danish table and Jens Risom chairs, all purchased at the Brimfield Antique Flea Markets. Beacon Hill fabrics cover the built-in banquette’s cushion and pillows. “Because the architecture is so predominant, it can be challenging not to have the interiors become a cliché,” says Nachman.
Berger’s touch is felt strongly in the living room, which features custom slipper chairs and a sofa as well as his handsculpted table lamp and bronze floor lamp. Flanking a large abstract by artist Mary Mito are saguaro cactus skeletons found at a shop in Santa Fe that he electrified and turned into torchères. The diverse mix continues with a 1940s American chair that once belonged to Berger’s grandmother and a pair of Louis XV-style armchairs along with a vintage Florence Knoll table and a ’70s Lucite, glass and chrome bar cart. Featuring an 18th-century Chinese rug, Louis XVI chairs, a contemporary bed and a welded-steel-and-glass table from the ’70s, the master bedroom was designed to be a “comfortable cocoon,” according to Nachman. “Part of it works because of the jewel tones,” Berger says. “I’d purchased the rug for a client, and then it came back to me.
I absolutely loved it, so it ended up over the flat-weave wallto-wall carpet. If you look at classic ’20s to ’40s American design, you see a lot of Chinese carpets like this with what they called ‘fine French furniture.’ I purchased the chairs in San Francisco many years ago. And we reupholstered the bed to match the dark shade of brown in the rug.” The effect of such pairings is like a lively dinner party attended by a fascinating assortment of guests of all ages, backgrounds and interests. “That’s something we tried to achieve,” says Nachman. “It’s an inviting place to entertain but also a cozy and warm space, not only for friends and family but for the two of us.” Berger views the house as an ever-changing canvas. “You’re always learning about new things,” he reasons. “Some go away and some come in—it gets boring to look at the same thing all the time.”
Built-in shelves line the hall that leads to the master bedroom. “We have a lot of books, so that was another thing we loved about the house,” says Berger. An early 20th-century portrait bust wears a Kyrgyzstan hat the couple bought at the International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe. The 18th-century Chinese rug is from Christie’s.
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Opposite: In the master bedroom, Berger paired a Raphael-inspired etching by Pietro Aquila with a Barbara Barry bed upholstered in a Larry Laslo Designs fabric for Robert Allen. The 1970s welded-steel table is by Silas Seandel and the sconces are by Workstead. Below: Also in the master, Louis XVI armchairs covered in a Scalamandre velvet flank Berger’s bronze floor lamp and a Napoleon III rope stool from Christie’s. Beside the kiva fireplace is a terra-cotta sculpture of Mercury after Jean-Baptiste Pigalle’s 18th-century marble original. The drapery fabric is from Holland & Sherry.
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Above: Berger brought a vintage Western theme to the powder room, designing the wallcovering, the plaster mirror frame and the faucet, which is made of copper plumbing pieces. “It’s reminiscent of an old homestead,” he says. A pair of 1940s gilt tole sconces are from the Brimfield Antique Flea Markets. The hand towels were embroidered by a neighbor. Left: Vintage fabric by Hutton Wilkinson adorns the guest bedroom’s custom bed frame. Above it is a 1934 oil by Elmer Page Turner. The Kyrgyzstan throw is from Santa Fe’s International Folk Art Market. An African drum from the Rose Bowl Flea Market serves as a bedside table. The area rug is Navajo.
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ARCHITECTURE / CAVIN COSTELLO, THE RANCH MINE INTERIOR DESIGN / CLAIRE COSTELLO, THE RANCH MINE HOME BUILDER / ERIK KOSS, KOSS DESIGN + BUILD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / CHARLIE RAY, THE GREEN ROOM INC.
On the Rocks DRAMATIC VIEWS INSPIRE THE TRANSFORMATION OF A MOUNTAINSIDE HOME FROM AWKWARD TO EXTRAORDINARY. WRITTEN BY LAURA MAUK / PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURA MOSS
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Architect Cavin Costello and designer Claire Costello transformed a traditional Spanish Colonial-inspired design into a sleek modernist dwelling. “It’s very linear and clean, because we wanted the mountain to be the star,” Cavin notes. The new entrance, along with other areas of the front façade, was faced with unhoned vein-cut Veracruz travertine from Durango Stone.
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ucked into the craggy red rocks of Camelback Mountain is a minimalist limestone, steel and glass house that’s at once a contrast and a complement to its rugged setting. “We wanted a clean, linear façade, because the geometry of the rock behind it is so dynamic,” notes architect Cavin Costello, who collaborated with his wife, designer Claire Costello, on the renovation. “And we saw the limestone as almost a line or a vein that’s a layer in a sedimentary rock.” The residence, which today seems so at ease with its site, had once been an awkward fit. “The previous incarnation of the house had a Spanish Colonial Revival style,” Cavin says. “There were thick columns, heavy wood beams and clay tile roofs. It wasn’t taking in any of the views.” The homeowners wanted to change that. Andrew Bridge, a lawyer and the author of the best-selling memoir Hope’s Boy, and Scott Young, a radiologist and architecture buff with a particular love for Case Study Houses, had bought the home with an eye to remodeling. “You’re so elevated from this vantage point that the city is spread out like a sort of green carpet, which is
unexpected in Phoenix,” Scott explains. “We wanted to take advantage of that.” Andy was onboard. “Having a peaceful space and these kinds of views to look out to is helpful to me as a writer.” Scott’s appreciation for flat roofs and an uncluttered aesthetic was the starting point for the new design. Working with general contractor Erik Koss, the team removed all gingerbread from the existing structure, paring it down to its simplest form: a two-story stucco-clad rectangular box. Cavin then stretched the footprint, adding a bedroom wing to the west and an entrance to the east, and gave it a new façade with unhoned, vein-cut Veracruz travertine, black steel and floor-to-ceiling windows. “This was by far the steepest site we’ve ever worked on,” says Koss, who had the herculean task of moving materials up and down the mountainside. “At one point we had to close the street and use a crane to bring up the steel.” The house’s minimalist aesthetic is punctuated by a singular decorative element: a bi-folding steel-cut screen with a gradient geometric pattern that shades the upperlevel terrace. “It filters the sun and allows in breezes,”
The team, which included general contractor Erik Koss, gutted the interiors, then reconstructed the spaces to create a double-height living room. Claire worked with the clients to mix in new pieces, such as the polished aluminum Nemo Ellisse pendant light from YLighting, with furnishings they already owned, including the pair of Barcelona chairs by Knoll for Design Within Reach. The sofa is from RH; the custom coffee table is from Room & Board.
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Claire notes. Inspired by Moroccan prints and midcentury forms, the hexagonal pattern is more open in the middle and dense at the top, adds Cavin, “so when you’re seated, you’re shaded, but you still have a perfect eye-level view of the Phoenix skyline and South Mountain.” The pattern also allows for the dramatic play of light and shadow on the decking and walls. Inside, Cavin removed walls and relocated the staircase to allow for sight lines through the house to the valley beyond, while Claire worked with Andy and Scott to dress the interior architecture and select finishes. “It’s a simple, neutral palette,” she says. “Subtle materials keep the attention focused outward.” Polished concrete floors extend throughout the first-floor living area, dining area and kitchen, as does built-in white cabinetry. For the stucco fire surround, Claire chose shiny mosaic tiles that resemble sunlit stone. On the upper level, she incorporated warmth and texture in the form of wide-plank maple flooring and a cantilevered walnut vanity in the master bath, where an expansive window is up-close to the rock. “The use of natural materials here creates consistency and seamlessness,” she says.
Furniture includes modern pieces the couple had collected over time, such as a pair of Mies van der Rohedesigned Barcelona chairs in the living area and an Eames aluminum desk chair in the office. New wood credenzas and plush sofas provide texture and counter the sleek finishes in many of the rooms. “We like things with clean lines that still have warmth,” Scott says. Also among the new items is the living room’s Italian light fixture, which is composed of three aluminum rings and reinforces the overall minimalist flair. The renovation includes 2,000 square feet of shaded deck and patio space, as well as a new pool surrounded by a limestone patio that steps down the mountain. Outdoor walkways throughout are flanked by built-in limestone planters and beds filled with indigenous vegetation by landscape architect Charlie Ray. With each design they create—or recreate—the Costellos aim to connect people to the world around them, and this house is the perfect expression of that goal. “The desert landscape and this site are dynamic and unique,” Cavin says. “Scott and Andy are able to use the house as a vessel to explore and experience all that surrounds it.”
Above: An upper-level water feature and spa spills into the swimming pool below, which echoes the form of the house. Landscape architect Charlie Ray framed the area with palm trees and sculptural plantings that tie to the desert topography and act as a screen for the outdoor area while allowing city views. Opposite: “You’re right up-close and personal with the mountain,” Claire says of the dining area, where a sleek walnut table from RH and acrylic chairs from Roche Bobois let the rugged backdrop take center stage. “The light against the mountain is always different; it changes throughout the day,” she adds.
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On the second level, the Costellos designed an open-plan library with floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving for the clients’ extensive collection of books. Also important was a dogfriendly space for Waffles. The Moderno White Plains maple flooring is from Hallmark Floors.
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The library features a plush rug from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, a marble-topped coffee table and a pair of upholstered low-profile armchairs. A custom steel-cut screen subdues the sun’s glare without obstructing the view. “The two things you’re always looking to do with the environment are embrace and escape,” Cavin says. “The screens do both.”
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This page: Tucked into the mountain, the master suite features a Frank Lloyd Wright print that reflects Scott’s longtime love of architecture. A headboard made of reclaimed wood along with a faux-fur throw and pillow on the bed bring texture and warmth to the space. Opposite: Off the master suite, the protected deck is made of ipe wood and furnished with a Blu Dot armchair and an Ebel sofa and coffee table from Today’s Patio. Scott chose the screen’s hexagonal pattern, says Cavin. “He wanted something fun and liked the way the play of light and shadow changes with the time of day and time of year.”
“IT’S A SIMPLE, NEUTRAL PALETTE. SUBTLE MATERIALS KEEP THE ATTENTION FOCUSED OUTWARD.” –CLAIRE COSTELLO
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The enclosed outdoor entryway was designed with contrast in mind: The small “cave-like entry” opens up to panoramic views, Cavin notes, while textured concrete pavers, exposed wood ceilings and steel framing give way to smooth concrete floors and crisp white walls inside. “It heightens the experience of what’s to come.”
PERFECT PITCH A PARADISE VALLEY PAINTER STRIKES A HIGH NOTE WITH HER TRANSLATIONS OF SOUND TO CANVAS. WRITTEN BY TANYA WARD GOODMAN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JILL RICHARDS
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f you find yourself at the symphony sitting next to painter Sam Pratt, you might have the opportunity to both hear and see the music. Pratt is a doodler, often filling the pages of a concert program with looping ink spirals and rows of crosshatching. “I hear shapes, forms and sometimes color,” the artist says. These doodles translate on a grand scale to the canvases to which Pratt applies a variety of mediums, including acrylic, crayon, charcoal and grease pencil, effecting deeply layered visions. “You use whatever you get your hands on to get where you want to go,” she says. Sponges, paper towel and her own fingertips generate diaphanous smudges that simultaneously conjure clouds, dust and smoke. Lines of crayon or charcoal trace imaginary mountains, heartbeats and orchestral crescendos. Scrubbing, smearing, scraping and always deconstructing, Pratt invokes the misty sea air of her Massachusetts childhood and the wide skies and vast deserts of her adopted Arizona home. “There are repeat patterns everywhere,” she says. “They just seem to be part of what I do.” In her daily work, Pratt tunes the radio to the local classical station and waits for the spark to ignite. “It’s a feeling, not a plan,” she notes. Once she begins, the paintings are an exercise in texture and contrast. Paint is laid down only to be lifted off or wiped away. It’s a process that results in a luminous transparency, as if light is being filtered through leaves or parchment. Though velocity is evident in the imprint of the brush bristles or a groove left by a pencil racing through damp pigment, the finished paintings manage to capture delicate moments of stillness. Early recognition of Pratt’s artistic skill led to art school and eventually a career in portraiture. A decade-long shift toward abstraction has been motivated by her need to express not only what we see, but what we “hear on a deeper level.” Primary influences such as Mary Cassatt and Nicolai Fechin continue to enrich her work even as she moves away from realism. “You’re not going to see these people directly,” Pratt says, “but they are there in the movement.” This mental accumulation of inspiration is mirrored by the material objects in Pratt’s studio, an annex off her Paradise Valley residence. Whitewashed shelves are home to stacks of art books, carved ornaments and even a discarded gum wrapper cut into a tiny string of paper dolls. Wide windows frame a view of Camelback Mountain and French doors open onto a courtyard. It’s a light-filled space of artful disorder and music— always music. “An artist lives in a world that other people don’t always live in,” Pratt says. “It’s my job to communicate what I see from where I am.”
At her home studio, Sam Pratt, who is represented by Brady Gray in Scottsdale and Grace Renee Gallery in Carefree, is surrounded by work that predates her current abstract approach, including oil portraits (opposite and bottom left), pencil drawings (below), charcoal drawings (bottom) and wire sculptures (below, left).
The Chosen View LOCAL LANDMARKS INSPIRE THE DESIGN OF A CONTEMPORARY STRUCTURE THAT CELEBRATES THE BEAUTY OF ITS SURROUNDINGS. WRITTEN BY MINDY PANTIEL / PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURA MOSS
ARCHITECTURE / C.P. DREWETT, DREWETT WORKS INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE / TONY SUTTON AND JORDAN HUFFMAN, EST EST INTERIOR DESIGN HOME BUILDER / RICH BROCK, BEDBROCK DEVELOPERS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / DENNIS C. CANADY, SUNSET LANDSCAPING & POOLS
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ith 25 years of residential design experience under his belt—much of that in Paradise Valley—architect C.P. Drewett has concluded there is a logical rationale for going modern in the desert. “This style of architecture allows you to craft really large overhangs, deep-set windows and a house that naturally protects itself from the harshness of this environment,” he explains. “Traditional architecture can’t give us what we need to solve these problems, but modern architecture is the great enabler.” So for a sloping site with prevailing views of Mummy and Camelback Mountains, Drewett introduced a cleanlined structure defined by massive horizontal bands that stretch across the arid landscape. A series of vertical stone walls pierces the planes to shield the interiors from the glare that often comes with east/west exposures. Inside, Drewett uses spatial proportions to increase drama. A low-ceilinged entry creates a pause before opening to the great room, where walls of windows reveal the magnitude of the home’s surroundings. “The house is a celebration of vistas out to the desert,” says the architect. The restrained palette of porcelain cladding further allows the views to be the stars. “This look is very clean,” says builder Rich Brock, “but making sure every piece was installed perfectly was a challenge. There was no room for error.” But the house almost didn’t make it off the drawing board. When the original owner decided not to finish it, Drewett took steps to turn the project into a spec home; it was during the framing stage that the current owners, a Las Vegas couple in search of a second residence, fell for the modern lines and the locale. “The site is elevated but still private, with an excellent view of Camelback,” the husband says. The couple also appreciated getting in early enough to customize the house to their personal
“NOTHING HERE IS EMBELLISHED FOR THE SAKE OF EMBELLISHMENT.” –C. P. DREWETT
preferences. “We quickly assessed the need for floor plan changes, like the addition of a fifth bedroom and bathroom,” says the wife, noting that they also requested an outdoor dining area be enclosed and transformed into an intimate sitting room. At about the same time, interior designers Tony Sutton and Jordan Huffman came onboard to handle the finishes. “With the strong architectural lines already established, we were going for a natural look glammed up with a little bit of sparkle through lighting, tile and decorative accents,” says Huffman. In the kitchen, for example, where charcoal-stained walnut cabinetry balances the white marble counters, the designers went all out with a statement-making stove hood and chandelier. The former, a sculptural rendition fashioned from bands of brushed and polished stainless steel, brings on the bling, and the glass ball chandelier effervesces like champagne bubbles. “The light fixture has a reflective quality that mimics the stainless and contains all the tones of the rest of the kitchen,” she observes. “It makes the space special.” Sparkly moments repeat in the master bathroom, where the walnut vanities are topped with quartz infused with shavings of gunmetal, steel and pewter that shimmer like precious metals, and the floor is a combination of natural stone and gleaming mosaic tiles. “As is often the case with jobs of this magnitude, you expect to get the big things right, so it becomes the little things like the twinkle in the countertop or the right lighting choice that matter,” says Sutton. “They create memory points that last.” Meanwhile the wife, an interior designer, selected the furnishings and amped up the glam in the formal living room with a quartet of chairs wrapped in champagnecolored lustrous fabric and a chandelier made of gold-lined twisted glass rods and fine metal chains. “It resembles a delicate necklace,” she remarks. The more sedate great room is outfitted with a white leather sectional and a silk rug that follow the tones of the porcelain fireplace wall. Because her husband’s favorite color is purple, she went all-out aubergine in the master bedroom with shimmery plum accents, like the wallcovering that offsets the chiseled limestone fireplace. Back outside, landscape designer Dennis C. Canady tied everything together with grids of agaves and succulents, and lawn panels that complement the linear architecture. Like everything, the landscape is in keeping with the house, which is essentially a formation of vertical and horizontal forms. “You have to be very careful about how you craft modern architecture to create an elegant, cohesive composition,” Drewett says. “Nothing here is embellished for the sake of embellishment. This house is the essence of what a house needs to be.”
For a couple’s contemporary house in Paradise Valley, architect C. P. Drewett took his cues from the desert setting. “The landscape, with its plants and rock formations, is so sculptural,” he says. “It embraces modern style.” The living room, which looks out to Camelback Mountain, is furnished with Nico chairs from Copenhagen upholstered in Lusso fabric selected for its champagne luster. The coffee table is from Global Views and the chandelier is from Valley Light Gallery.
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The homeowner, who selected most of the furnishings, chose neutraltoned pieces including Roche Bobois sofas and Copenhagen chairs for the great room. The Safavieh rug is from Kas and the coffee table is from Global Views.
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This page: Visible beyond the dining room is the 10-foot roofline that has tongue-and-groove wood cladding on the underbelly. Inside, a Corbett Lighting chandelier hangs above the table, chairs and credenza, all from Cantoni. Opposite: In the kitchen, project designer Jordan Huffman introduced walnut slab cabinets with a vertical grain by Reliance Kitchen Cabinets and chose a white marble from Cactus Stone & Tile for contrast on the raised portion of the island. The remaining counters are granite from Daltile.
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“LITTLE THINGS, LIKE THE SPARKLE IN A COUNTERTOP OR THE RIGHT LIGHTING CHOICE, CREATE MEMORY POINTS THAT LAST.” –TONY SUTTON
Opposite: “We wanted to mix things up a little in the master bedroom, so we went with a horizontally raked limestone face from Villagio Tile & Stone for the fireplace,” says Huffman. “It’s very architectural with lots of texture.” The bed is from Cantoni, and the pair of Marcello chairs is from Copenhagen. Below: In the master bathroom, a Savannah chandelier from Valley Light Gallery enhances the sparkle of the glass-and-natural-stone mosaic floor from Villagio Tile & Stone. Reliance Custom Cabinets finished the rift white oak slab vanity with a Hogan stain and black glaze, and the quartz top by Cambria is called Minera.
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