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Casa Luis Barragán in Mexico City, shown right and below, inspired this issue’s Spotlight feature with its contemporary aesthetic and global influence.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME There is much to debate/discuss/enthuse about architecture and design. Yet, of this I am emphatic: Good design has to be firmly rooted to a place. There are buildings and aesthetics that we couldn’t imagine anywhere else but from where they sprout.
We lean into a host of cultural influences in this issue of Luxe, with design narratives as varied and interesting as the decorative details that are expressed at the hands of the makers. So, take a spin through our pages and ‘round-the-world reporting. Then, always, return home, for it’s the best way to measure how far you’ve come.
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Take the graphic elegance and saturated hues of contemporary Mexican architect Luis Barragán’s residence-turned-museum in Mexico City. Would this poetic home be as wondrous in Miami, in Los Angeles? I recently visited, and think not. Barragán’s spatial strategy and brilliant play of light and shadow elicit a sense of reverence and respect appropriate to its root. His masterful residence and studio were the inspiration for our Spotlight story inside.
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nternational furnishings and accessories have long been synonymous with elevated living—each piece’s highly crafted form and place of origin adding a dynamic layer. And whether it makes a grand statement as a room’s centerpiece or plays a supporting role as an accent, these global finds stand out as bold characters. Luxe explores three companies offering wares by both emerging and established artisans from around the world that were previously only available to the trade. Let the hunt begin!
Cool Factor: Before the existence of its three shops and online presence, Urban Zen was founded more than 20 years ago by Donna Karan as a philanthropic endeavor and center for change. During a trip to Bali, where she sourced and manufactured her original furnishing pieces (and continues to do so), she felt a true connection to the people and their craft. Traveling around the world since and working with artisans globally, Karan’s intention is to give back in a larger sense through health care initiatives, education and cultural preservation to the places she sources from. What you’ll find: Representing more than 45 artisans
in 20 different countries, Karan’s two shops in New York (Manhattan and Sag Harbor) and one in Los Angeles offer not only furnishings, accessories and clothing designed by the fashion guru herself and made by the artisans from countries across the world, but they also function as multidisciplinary spaces for seminars, meditation classes, events and other happenings that help to promote the philanthropic arm of Karan’s initiative. Up Next: A big proponent for helping the citizens of Haiti, Karan just collaborated with Kenneth Cole on an upcoming footwear project set to launch in July. In her words: “Urban Zen is about forming communities who want to help create change that is needed in the world.”
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ADORNO Cool Factor: The brainchild of Martin Clausen and Kristian Snorre Andersen, Adorno is an online platform that empowers independent designers from 16 cities worldwide by featuring their unique or limited-edition pieces that have been carefully selected by local curators. Revamping the traditional collectible design market often dominated by physical galleries, Adorno works as a digital gallery with a simple and transparent price structure that benefits both the buyer and the designer by connecting them directly. What you’ll find: Inspired by the agriculture and fishing co-operatives in their native Denmark, where individuals prosper working as a unit, the Adorno platform enables autonomous collaborations between curators and designers from urban communities such as São Paulo, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Beirut and Berlin. Up Next: Believing design should be experienced in real life, the company is in its final stages of implementing 3D technology and high-quality imagery to create the “second” best way customers can inspect and try pieces in their home. In their words: “We hope to contribute to a creative society that celebrates diversity between cultures by providing designers with better opportunities to realize their own dreams and visions as creators.”
The Cocktail light by Hanna Anonen (left) and Not only hollow Cabinet by Dirk vander Kooij are both available through Adorno.
The Invisible Collection offers limited-edition pieces, like the Nomad Stools by Charles Zana, shown flanking the wall, and Chair Conversation by Vincent Darre (right).
Cool Factor: For the first time, exclusive pieces made by a number of the most esteemed names in the business, like Pierre Yovanovitch, Thierry Lemaire and Caroline Sarkozy, are available for purchase, and in most cases, exclusively on Isabelle Dubern-Mallevays and Anna Zaoui’s site, The Invisible Collection. Prior to the launch of the website in 2016, these pieces remained hidden and inaccessible, and one would have to commission these designers for a project to snag one of their sought-after pieces. What you’ll find: Initiated as an outlet to share the pair’s passion for design with a broader clientele, their highly-curated model offers access to furnishings and objets of the utmost quality all made to order by highly skilled creators and architects from around the world such as Bismut & Bismut, Charles Zana and Atelier Vime. Up Next: The details are still hush-hush, but the chic duo, who are based between Paris, London and New York, will bring The Invisible Collection to life in the Big Apple with a new exhibit this November for a second stateside visit since their premiere at Art Basel Miami in 2018. In their words: “It is very exciting to meet with a designer and discover their work, understand their approach, and then select the best pieces for the site. We always look at the work with a curatorial eye.”
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Out of AFRICA SOUTHERN GUILD BRINGS DESIGN BEYOND THE BORDERS OF THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST CONTINENT.
Southern Guild recently showcased a Dokter and Misses collection, which included this limitededition Rat Trap cabinet made of hand-painted steel.
When Zizipho Poswa was growing up in the small South African town of Umtata, there were no art schools or creative role models. As a child, she made paper sculptures, doll clothes and drawings, but even after leaving her home to study art at university, becoming an internationally renowned artist seemed to be an unreachable dream. But then, after forming Imiso Ceramics with Andile Dyalvane, she met Trevyn and Julian McGowan of Southern Guild, and her horizons expanded beyond Africa. The McGowans started Southern Guild, Africa’s only gallery dedicated to limited-edition and collectible design and art, in 2008 to support design created in Trevyn’s home country. “We returned to South Africa after living in London for several years, and we noticed the extraordinary work being produced without representation,” says Trevyn. “We felt we could provide the opportunity for more people to see and understand African design.” Through Southern Guild’s Cape Town gallery and international exhibitions, they have introduced the work of modern African artists (such as Poswa and Dyalvane) to collectors around the globe, and the response has been enthusiastic. “I’m exhibiting at top international shows like Salon Art + Design in New York and Design Miami,” says Poswa, who now resides in Cape Town. “I’ve sold my pieces around the world.” According to Trevyn, collectors—including a large and growing client base in the United States—are reacting to both the caliber and the soul of the work. “Fine art and design in Africa is very forward-thinking, but largely made by hand,” she says. “The hallmark of design from this continent are pieces with a strong narrative. Many of them tell very personal stories about the maker and his or her journey and most pieces possess a sense of wit and humor, but they are usually functional as well.”
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Poswa’s work, which includes colorful vessels, is a case in point. “I reference my culture, growing up as young Xhosa girl in the rural Eastern Cape, and express my love for Africa as a continent,” she says. “I draw inspiration from our traditional masks, fabrics, textures, beadwork and clothing.” Some of her works translate the color and patterns of African textiles onto vases, bowls and plates. The art of sculptor Stanislaw Trzebinski, also represented by Southern Guild, is a personal commentary on the often-eroding relationship between people and nature. It’s a tale he knows well, as he currently lives in Cape Town but spent his childhood in the East African bush and on the ocean with his father, surfing and fishing. His bronze works (which range from figurative decorative arts to tables) often feature coral and other watery motifs, sometimes married to the human form. “I’m looking at the symbiotic relationship we humans have to the natural world that has been all but lost today, with the exceptions of a few indigenous cultures,” he says. “I want to entice the viewer to take a closer look at the work itself, but also at how we relate to the planet we call home.” Asking buyers to take a closer look at African design is precisely the goal of the McGowans, as well. “To look is to experience the warmth and the personality of Africa. There’s a sense of non-conformism and joy,” Trevyn says. And by looking, she says you might be creating the next Poswa or Trzebinski, explaining: “Our focus lies in emboldening industry heroes and shaping careers. We want to put future design leaders on a global platform and help them be all that they can.”
Clockwise from top: Trapeze Blue installation by Xavier Clarisse; a look at Southern Guild’s Cape Town gallery space; and UMTHWALO 3 by Zizipho Poswa.
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Tactile elements play a starring role in Frank Ponterio’s debut collection with Arteriors. The designer conjured ink-like etchings inspired by real-life tattoos on the Flint Containers (bottom) and used handwoven rope on the Johyo Chandelier and Vendee Mirror (left). “The materials are those that people want to interact with and touch,” he says. The Salotto Cabinet (below) is the crown jewel of the collection.
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As a first-generation Italian American, interior designer Frank Ponterio spent a month every summer with his family exploring the beaches and small towns of Southern Italy, often fitting in a trip to the major metropolises of Venice or Rome. It was on these visits when he observed the attention to detail and sense of pride the Italians took in fabricating everyday features like a chimney or a handmade door handle. “Everything is beautiful and well thought-out. It’s a true Italian’s approach—whether in an artwork or how pavers on the city streets are laid. There is pride in the craft,” says the designer. Some decades later, the essence of those qualities are on display in Ponterio’s debut collection with Arteriors: a 28-piece compendium of mirrors, lamps and accessories that honors his Italian heritage with a modern perspective. His white-oak Salotto Cabinet, the crown jewel of the collection, was inspired by a pair of bronze doors at the Villa Necchi in Milan. The cabinet beckons
with front panels wrapped in vellum and punched with decorative cut-outs offering a glimpse of what’s inside. “We gave so much attention to that piece,” says Ponterio. Still, the collection isn’t all romance and history. The designer drew on his grittier, more urban upbringing in Chicago for many of the pieces, including the Joey Tray, inspired by a childhood acquaintance, who was “a little rough around the edges,” says Ponterio. “I was playing with thickcut hide and how to join the corners. The idea of brass studs came to me, and I thought about adding another accent—brass knuckles—to it. I sent it to the Arteriors team and said, ‘You’re going to think I’m crazy, but here’s what I want to do.’ It’s an urban nod to Chicago.” Blending approachability with luxury is a hallmark of Ponterio’s work. It’s also one of the qualities that attracted Arteriors to collaborate with the designer. “Many pieces are rooted in Frank’s love of entertaining, and in his philosophy that the home should be a welcoming and inviting place,” says Mark Moussa, founder and creative director of Arteriors. “At the same time, he is unwavering in his appreciation for materials of the finest quality.” For a designer who finds comfort in a moody cocktail lounge and a breezy, beachside locale, it’s apparent his collection reflects both sentiments. “There are two sides of me—the really urban guy and the guy who loves the coasts. It goes back to Italy,” says Ponterio. “I like mixing things that are rugged with those that are a bit more refined.”
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ALEXA HAMPTON Interviewed by Carrier and Company
You’ve expressed, “It’s been a no-boundaries design process with Theodore Alexander.” What’s been your favorite exploration? I loved visiting Theodore Alexander’s foundry and seeing all of their metalwork capabilities. Sometimes simply picking hardware can be a drag, but this wasn’t. They can do anything! You mentioned taking ideas from art, antiques and travel. I am an eternal “Euro wannabe.” I so wish I were European, that I married one and made three little Euros! That said, rich design traditions are everywhere, and the Far East has always held a vast influence over beautiful interiors. A touch of chinoiserie, a chow leg, red lacquer, bamboo motifs: These are all firm members of the design canon. Any Alexa fave that you are going to use over and over in projects? I am excited to play with the metal console tables immediately. I am also really psyched to have a Napoleon III slipper chair at the ready. That’s the best part of having a collection: You can selfishly make what your heart most wants!
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Interviewed by Richard Mishaan First off, the Century Collection is stunning. How do you find a balance between creative, new designs, without straying too far from the roots of your brand? Thank you, Richard! We wanted our collection to be reflective of our assembled interiors, which express dualities—a mix of simple with ornate, sheen with hand and glamour with organic earthiness. For us, having standout pieces, along with simpler forms is very much on brand. How do you divide up your roles as husband and wife once you’re ‘at work’ and how do you successfully partner your visions? While we generally share an aligned point of view, we each have our own strengths, interests and inspirations. It is our differences that actually make us stronger—we challenge each other’s choices, but ultimately focus on the shared goals to temper ego with perspective. What do people overlook when designing that can be found in your collection? Versatility. We designed pieces that can move from room-to-room or coast-to-coast. Good design travels well!
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Interviewed by Alexa Hampton Tell me about the process for your new EJ Victor collection. Are you a cocktail napkin conceptualist? Where do the ideas start? Mine start in a bottle of tequila! For me it was daunting, but then I realized I was making it more complicated than it needed to be. I started in retail and commercial space design, so I’ve been designing custom fixtures and furnishings for my entire career. I went back to all my favorite pieces I had designed for brands like Balenciaga but changed the comfort and proportions for people to enjoy in their own homes. How do you describe your collection as a whole and what influenced you? It’s simple: It’s the idea of new luxury; luxury for a new generation. It’s inspired by the French 1920s with the use of interesting materials like suede and plaster. It’s meant to feel elevated but can also be used in a casual way. What pieces are you taking home with you? Oh, good question: a pair of Holland side chairs and a Foch Chandelier!
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Interviewed by Ryan Korban Do your Colombian roots play a role in your new collection with Theodore Alexander? The fact that Colombia has produced so many creatives means that there is something inspiring us all. Colombia has rich artisans and sophisticated crafts that are both in such demand at the moment. As they say, you can take little Ricky out of Colombia, but you can’t take Colombia out of little Ricky! What were your go-to materials? I love to see texture and grain in the woods we select. I find that there are so many beautiful patterns that if accentuated can add to the richness of the design. I am lucky that Theodore Alexander’s manufacturing allowed me to work with fine wood finishes, metals and hand-painted panels—the sky was the limit. Who do you see living with your new collection? The Theodore Alexander client is already a sophisticated one. I designed this collection to have versatility, to coexist with furniture the client may already own and to translate well everywhere around the globe. Younger clients may not have some of the more classical pieces, so it’s fun to mix them in with contemporary furniture.
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TALKING SHOP MOXIE
One of Houston’s top showrooms is feeling its moxie thanks to exquisite updates masterminded by Dennis Brackeen, a co-owner with Linda Chan, Jenna McPhail and Blake Karambis. Luxe caught up with Linda Chan, who shared the lowdown on their recent renovation. moxie-interiors.com
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Fashion is in full force through September 21 at the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA), now presenting “Dior: From Paris to the World,” a survey of the House of Dior’s 70-plus-year legacy and global influence. DMA’s celebration of Dior is fitting given that the brand’s founder, Christian Dior (below), was a gallerist before becoming a designer lauded for blurring the line between art and clothing. In fact, his intricate embroidery, luxurious fabrics and sophisticated silhouettes redefined modern femininity when they emerged in Paris after World War II. Closer to home, visitors can marvel at Dior’s lasting influence with a showcase of more than a hundred haute couture dresses, as well as accessories, photographs, original sketches, runway videos and other archival material. Viewers get a visual tour of the brand’s evolution, learning not only about Dior himself but also his mentors and subsequent artistic directors, including Yves Saint Laurent, Gianfranco Ferré and John Galliano. If all that weren’t enough, Maureen Footer, author of Dior and His Decorators: Victor Grandpierre, Georges Geffroy, and the New Look, will deliver a lecture on July 19 at 7 p.m. dma.org 090 / luxesource.com
Why a remodel? It was always part of our plan. In our industry, it’s important to create a visual atmosphere where both designers and clients can see how pieces relate in real-time settings. Every inch was masterfully made over to create a stunningly chic design showroom without any warehouse look whatsoever. How large is the space? We purchased the property eight years ago because we loved its size and location. The 8,500-square-foot showroom has always been there but was not fully utilized until now. What makes it unique? We are a working design showroom that carries a vast array of exceptional antique,
vintage, contemporary and custom home furnishings. We are also exclusive retailers of Fine Paints of Europe and C2 Paint. The new space is enveloped and lined with products we love and sell, all of which we implemented into the design details. Describe your aesthetic. We love all things beautiful but mostly appreciate great design regardless of era. Some our favorites include a 17th-century French Louis XIV commode; a pair of 19th-century Chinese Chippendale-style cabinets; a 1970s Willy Rizzo burl-elm lacquered credenza; and an extremely rare Süe et Mare French Art Deco black lacquered desk with nickeled bronze ormolu. WRITTEN BY PAULETTE PEARSON
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BEHIND the BLOOM HOUSE OF MARGOT BLAIR
Based in a beautifully decorated space in Austin, House of Margot Blair has set a new standard for everyday florals. Widely sought after for weddings and special events, award-winning floral designer Carly Blair recently debuted the Margot Minis collection to meet the frequent flower needs of style-conscious customers. From birthday bouquets to dinner party arrangements, the lush and romantic Margot Minis feature seasonally available blooms such as peonies, garden roses, sweet peas and anemones. Their size and price remain consistent each week, and they’re available for pick-up or delivery. For those eager to try their hand at floristry, Blair’s storefront serves as a welcoming venue for workshops with curriculums tailor-made for a range of class sizes and skill levels. houseofmargotblair.com
LAUNCH Designer Tiffany McKinzie’s new line of textiles and wallcoverings, recently launched in collaboration with Alice Franklin of Effe, is a study in subtle color and pattern. McKinzie gave Luxe an inside look at the beautifully livable collection, now available through EC Dicken. tiffanymckinzieforeffe.com Describe the designs. They were inspired by nature—water, wood and sky—with an Asian influence, of which I am particularly fond. We currently have 10 patterns in almost 40 colorways, with new ones added regularly. Who is your customer? We designed with a slant toward a more modern rather than a deeply traditional perspective. However, the collection is universal to many styles: The scale of many of our prints leans modern while the natural theme lends a more global and eclectic feel. What makes it unique? We did not shy away from color and pattern, with options that pair well with other fabrics on the market. We offer customization without a long wait—especially our textiles. For example, once a textile color is approved, we can provide a finished product within a standard one to two weeks. 092 / LUXESOURCE.COM
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The new luxury Houston showroom Cam Studio (2800 Kirby Drive, #116A) offers furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories curated by founder Carla Munoz. Lines from around the world include the iconic Italian brand Minotti, as well as Wittmann, Bocci, Lasvit, Nahoor and more. Like her interiors, Margaret Parker Naeve’s Houston shop, M Naeve (1911 Westheimer Road), explores sophisticated lines in a muted palette through texture, shape, natural light and space. You’ll find one-of-a-kind antiques and exclusive selections created by contemporary designers and artists worldwide. New offerings include Pierre Augustin Rose, Pinch and Materia, as well as Martyn Thompson, Apparatus, Kalmar Werkstätten and Sawkille Co. Your quintessential resource for Visual Comfort & Co., Tech Lighting and Monte Carlo Fans, Circa Lighting (5020 Burnet Road) has opened an Austin showroom with a Tech Lighting lab and interactive digital displays for state-of-the-art shopping. Included are decorative lighting collections from design’s most influential names, such as Kelly Wearstler (left), and architectural solutions from the industry’s foremost innovators.
LAUNCH PHOTOS: COSTA CHRIST MEDIA. BEHIND THE BLOOM PHOTOS: COURTESY HOUSE OF MARGOT BLAIR. OPEN HOUSE PHOTO: COURTESY CIRCA LIGHTING.
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▲ HABITA While remodeling her own home, Austin-based textile and graphic designer Emily Wong couldn’t find wallpaper she wanted. “So I began drawing and painting with gouache and taped up the prints for a few days,” she says, “which helped me understand that living with color and pattern affects your mood.” This creative crux resulted in Wong’s studio, Habita, featuring high-quality wallpaper geared toward bringing artistic dimension to interiors in a fresh, modern way. Inspired by the drawings of renowned Brazilian landscape designer Roberto Burle Marx and other Latin American midcentury designers, the patterns within Wong’s collection—currently there are nine, available in several colorways—not only bring texture and rhythm to a room but also layer easily under artwork and accessories as they’re added over the years. studiohabita.com
▲ ROOT CELLAR DESIGNS The future is bright for Root Cellar Designs creators Tamara Stephenson and Susan Young, whose latest collection of fabric and wallpaper, aptly named Gems, radiates style thanks to its vibrant jewel tones and mix of both modern and classic patterns—think geometrics, new florals and fruit-inspired toiles. In addition to custom design and coloring, the duo caters to clients further by offering three wallpaper grounds (including commercial and residential), as well as several fabric options (among them an outdoor textile, a linen-cotton upholstery-weight option and a new extrawide cotton sateen luxe ideal for bedding and linens). While Stephenson and Young are based in New York City, their products are represented throughout the United States, including the Ken Kehoe Showroom in Houston. rootcellardesigns.com 094 / luxesource.com
Living and working between L.A. and New York, wallpaper designer Cristina Buckley brings a healthy dose of chic to the Lone Star State with new representation at Supply, the beloved boutique showroom in Austin offering to-the-trade fabric and wallpaper. When venturing into textile and wallpaper design, Buckley drew upon her background as a set decorator and set dresser in both film and television. Appropriately, her first collection references Dorothy Draper’s Hollywood Regency style and Tony Duquette’s maximalist approach. However, she retains a unique artisanal quality in her designs by doing the artwork by hand. “My collection fully embraces vibrant color,” she says, “and is a bit classic in terms of motifs, but with a modernist spin.” Look for new designs to debut later this year. cristinabuckley.com
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J. DOUGLAS DESIGN This dramatic piece by glass artist Mary Hong, measuring 56" x 88", features deep beautiful hues and broken embedded glass in a high-gloss finish. This and many other pieces of art are available at J. Douglas Design. 214.522.8100
KISABETH FURNITURE From Kisabeth’s 60th Anniversary Collection, Carl by Kisabeth, comes Dorothy. An example of Kisabeth’s custom millwork and case-good capabilities, “Dot” shows how easy it is to add architectural style in any space. Price upon request.
RICK’S HARDWARE & DECORATIVE PLUMBING This electric mirror includes a hidden LED HDTV as well as a band of frosted light around the border, making it ideal for makeup application. rickshardware.com
MARGE CARSON The Versailles Sofa reaches back to the opulent DNA of Marge Carson. Featuring an intricately curved frame with exposed carved wood, it is dressed in luxurious fabrics and jewelry-like embellishments. margecarson.com
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The architectural duo at Humbert & Poyet brought new life to a hidden gem in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, dreaming up a sophisticated ambience for the brasserie, Beefbar (shown). Shuttered during World War II, the notable building was later rediscovered and awarded a historic monument status in 1985. Art Nouveau meets Art Deco in this fanciful French restaurant that is truly très chic!
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5. Euclid by Alison Rose in Verde Aurora, Cipollino, Breccia Capraia, and Nero Marbles / Price upon request / artistictile.com
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History was on Linehouse's side when the restaurateurs at Maximal Concepts tapped the studio to design their latest Hong Kong dining experience. Named after John Anthony, the first Chinese man to become a British citizen, this contemporary dim sum spot pays homage to the historical relationship between the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Touches of eastern and western design mingle in this colorful canteen.
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High Point Market Style Spotters share the latest trends in home fashion Canvassing the world’s largest home fashion and design show, a remarkable group of design leaders uncovered key global trends and innovative products sure to define style in the home in the coming months. With diverse, exciting and unique curations, our Style Spotters provide the inside track on the shapes, colors and textures soon to capture the hearts of home enthusiasts around the world. High Point Market is open to the trade only. Join us for Fall Market, October 19-23, 2019. Registration will open mid-July; register online at highpointmarket.org
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“Dramatic and style-defining bases stole the show this High Point Market as showcased here with the perfectly proportioned, rounded shape of the Mr. Brown London Misty Dining table. But tables weren’t the only pieces featuring this trend, as shown here with the Aria Chair from the debut collection of Rawan Isaac.”
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NATURAL CONSIDERATIONS “The most prominent trend I saw at High Point Market was the interpretation of nature, not only in color (green), but also in product construction and application. Amidst all the efficiency that technology provides, now more than ever, there’s a deep need for humans to reconnect to nature.” Selamat, Poppy Armoire
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“Strong geometric forms reminiscent of the Postmodern movements of the ‘70s and ‘80s are back in a major way— and more glamorous than ever! Carrier and Company for Century Furniture, Bradley Furniture and Ryan Korban for EJ Victor all explored perfect squares, circles and racetrack forms to channel these Memphis-style vibes with mixed metals and wood tones. Sleek and sexy for sure!”
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Modern MOVEMENT INFLUENCED BY CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, FURNISHINGS CAPTURE THE LIMELIGHT IN A LUIS BARRAGÁN-INSPIRED MISE-EN-SCÈNE. WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH HUEBSCH PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILL AND SUSAN BRINSON
POSTURA PERFECTO Taking cues from Pierre Jeanneret’s Chandigarh chair, the Mexican-made Rhône Chair’s curved shape blends comfort and style. The double-caned seat and back add a traditional lean to its modernist and angular form, fitting with the Alfonso Marina aesthetic of casual elegance. alfonsomarina.com
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SPHERE OF INFLUENCE Argentinian industrial designer Cristiรกn Mohaded believes in the simplicity of geometry and materials to bring furnishings to life. His Ombrelle pedestal tables offer a dynamic and purposeful perspective on modern-day living. rochebobois.com
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RED HOT Partners Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman purchased an 18th-century home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and were so inspired by the vibrant culture and craftsmanship of the country that they decided to plant their business roots there as well. Influenced by a classical Chinese motif, Fisher carved the hand-cast architectural bronze base of the Cloud Box Tea Table in his highly expressive style. fisherweisman.com
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STEELY EYED Sleek, clean lines are taken to the next level in Rodrigo Ohtake’s Pouso Lounge Chair. The Brazilian designer’s supremely minimalist aesthetic drove him to create a chair that would touch the ground at the tiniest of points. Frankly, it’s cutting edge. espasso.com
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STROKES OF GENIUS Born and raised in Caracรกs, Venezuela, Reinaldo Sanguino produces oneof-a-kind, vibrantly painted ceramic works in his adopted home of New York City. His eye-catching, petite pieces blur the line between furniture and art. thefutureperfect.com Styling Credits: Fabric, courtesy Fabricut. Flooring, courtesy Duchateau. Wallpaper, courtesy York Wallcoverings.
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Vipp worked with the homeowners of this South African contemporary farmhouse to create a sleek, minimalist modular kitchen space that allows the dramatic savanna landscape to be part of the living experience.
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HIGH-END DESIGNS PUSH THE ENVELOPE WHEN IT COMES TO MODULAR KITCHEN STYLES. Modular kitchens aren’t a new concept. They were first introduced in Europe as an efficient, low-cost alternative for homes being built in a post-World War I era but have reemerged quite differently today. While these early spaces were mostly standardized or fitted, today, modular kitchens, which are made up of specific modules or components that work together, have evolved to be stylish, practical and a welcome option in a world of too many choices. Several contemporary kitchen companies offer modular plans that have a set style or aesthetic 148 / luxesource.com
but can also be customized to create a design that is very much original. Piero Lissoni, the art director for Boffi, agrees the future of the kitchen is modular, and that these spaces should include “simple elements, where areas of work and life come together.” For the latest Combine series, Lissoni dreamed up a selection of functional monoblocs in varying sizes that can be used with worktops and extractable tables to fabricate a kitchen that is still personalized for its user. Vipp, a Danish family-run kitchen company that recently opened its first U.S. outpost, understands that design is a very personal endeavor. The firm's hope is that once a modular kitchen is installed, it can act as furniture that can be packed up and brought from home to home or passed on through generations, an idea they coined as the ‘heirloom kitchen.’ While Vipp offers four sleek module units including two islands, a wall component and a taller storage piece, it sticks to one color when it comes to finishes: black. “We found that endless colors and configurations feel
unnecessarily overwhelming,” says Sofie Egelund, Vipp’s concept director whose great-grandfather founded the brand in 1939. The Vipp ethos of less is more allows for the kitchen to work harmoniously with the rest of the home’s high design. Modular offerings are also a hit with interior designers. Paris-based Sarah Lavoine says, “The kitchen is very technical and relying on a company whose expertise is focused on this area allows me to be more creative in other rooms.” With so many sophisticated materials and configurations, Lavoine is surprised by how custom these modular kitchens can be but without the time-consuming installation and planning that usually follows. New York designer Alberto Villalobos understands there is no need to sacrifice style or aesthetics with the number of luxury options out there. “I utilize every tool available to me and modular kitchens have proven they are the practical and polished choice in many circumstances,” he says.
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In this South African abode, a whitewashed backdrop sets off Vipp’s black powdercoated steel wall modules and kitchen island. A dramatic lighting installation by VIBIA hangs from the ceiling. vipp.com
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English LESSON TURKISH Delights Australian design duo Tim and Sylvia Hill know a thing or two about beach days, so they decided to create the ideal accessory for long, summer days at the sea with the Dreamtime towel. Inspired by the incredibly soft Turkish peshtemal, the towel’s high-quality cotton is sourced from Turkey's southern region of Buldan and will only get better with each wash. It’s lightweight, absorbent and transitions easily from the beach to home use. maydestore.com
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Handmade by master craftsmen in the idyllic English countryside town of Dorset, each William Holland bathtub uses pure, sustainably sourced copper and takes around 120 hours to complete. The Verdigris Bateau design gets its vibrant hue and patinaed character through natural environmental oxidation. It’s shown here with Modulate Wallpaper from the Anthology 05 Collection by The Style Library. williamholland.com
ITALIAN Influence Snaidero USA has been bringing made-in-Italy modern kitchens to America for years, and while styles come and go, the tenants of Italian craftsmanship and complete customization remain true. Elegante is the latest kitchen from Snaidero USA and is shown here in Rosewood, a favorite finish of the midcentury modern aesthetic that works seamlessly in a contemporary setting. Four other wooden cabinetry finishes are also available. snaiderousa.com
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For Thomas Furse-Roberts and Graeme Martinow, the directors of architecture and interior design firm Boundary Space, their design ethos for this London master bathroom was be bold or go home. Drawing inspiration from fashion, history and pop culture, Furse-Roberts says, “We were influenced by the ’70s because it has this glamorous connotation but was also a very futuristic time period, so we wanted to channel Blondie and Pan Am here.” The homeowner is in the film industry and the designers were charged with creating a room that not only represents their client’s personality but also the surrounding Notting Hill area, which is known for a strong sense of color and creativity. Mission accomplished. boundaryspace.com
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WITH WANDERLUST ON THE MIND, CREATIVES ARE FLOCKING TO FAR-REACHING DESTINATIONS IN SEARCH OF ART, ARTISANS AND ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS. WRITTEN BY MARY ORE PRODUCED BY JENNIFER CONDON
Much like in the 19th century, when the Arts and Crafts movement espoused a return to the handmade in response to rampant industrialization, today’s visionary talents are turning away from technology and celebrating a return to the authentic. Bringing a modernist zeal to stone, straw, clay and textiles, creatives around the globe are reviving traditional crafts from an entirely new point of view. A desire for connection—to the materials, the process and to the region’s history—is at the heart of this new wave, which favors individuality and the sustained focus on genuine inspiration. Architects, too, are taking cues from their country’s past to build anew or overhaul the old, all the while creating work that’s startling fresh. There’s plenty of luxury, too, in the richness of the resources, the attention to details and the elegance and originality of the vision. Read on as we tour an array of design destinations where authenticity and modernism meet.
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CULTURE TRIP
The walls of Galeriá OMR in Mexico City feature chalk drawings and textiles by Yann Gerstberger, which were part of his solo show “Ice News & Freeway Fetishes.”
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PORTUGAL Minimalist architectural silhouettes, exposed wood construction and high-end whiteon-white interiors give a bohemian-chic vibe to the Sublime Comporta. As the go-to boutique resort for this under-the-radar vacation destination, the Sublime Comporta recently reopened after a complete renovation that included redecorating the rooms in the traditions of the region, adding one of the largest “bio” pools in Europe and building nine poolside suites on stilts. With both a beachy and woodland Zen feel—stretches of unspoiled white sandy coastline lay to the west and forests of umbrella pines and cork trees to the east—its stunning locale is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. It’s also a glamorous and restful basecamp for excursions to nearby villages to discover the indigenous handicrafts for which the region is known. sublimecomporta.pt
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Portugal holds a special place in fabric atelier Pierre Frey’s heart—so much so that the brand developed a panoramic wallcovering called Lisboa (above) that echoes the traditional Portuguese azulejos found on the palaces of Lisbon and Porto. Here, Frey shares his favorite architectural spaces. pierrefrey.com
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Famous for its azulejo-tiled buildings and artisanal ceramics, Portugal is brimming with talented potters who are drawing on the country’s ceramicist heritage while mixing in their own perspectives. As part of their home decor collection, David Pimentel and Arren Williams of Casa Cubista craft bold and bright ceramics (left) from their studio on the Algarve Coast. Farther north in Alcabideche, Anna Westerlund, of Swedish-Portuguese descent, brings both her legacies to the pottery (right) she creates at her sun-washed atelier. casacubista.com, annawesterlund.com
Oriente Station by Santiago Calatrava: It was in Lisbon that I first discovered this architect and I love everything he creates. He has works in London and France and was the creative mind behind lower Manhattan’s Oculus. His buildings are filled with energy, while being very dynamic and powerful. Promontorio Headquarters: The impressive interior staircase in this architecture firm’s office is made of concrete, which normally feels heavy, but the curves are graceful and light and entice you to find out where it leads. Prado: As a culinary institution, of course the food is great, but the architecture is simple and precise. The high, white walls and ceiling are filled with long tendrils of hanging plants making it a refreshing atmosphere to dine.
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PHOTOS: ART CORE, COURTESY OMR, MEXICO CITY. PHOTOS BY ENRIQUE MACÍAS © 2019. CASA CALIENTE, COURTESY NIMA LOCAL HOUSE HOTEL. WORLDLY POSSESSIONS, COURTESY LUTECA AND EWE STUDIO.
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POSSESSIONS For exciting new design, look no further than Luteca or Ewe—both channel modern principles through artisanal techniques. Luteca offers original and classic designs, such as the Line chair (above), designed by Michael van Beuren, a Bauhaus-trained American who moved to the city in the 1930s. At the design collective Ewe, natural materials are transformed into sculptural collectibles. For the Copal coffee table (below), stonemasons eschewed machinery, opting instead to sculpt Tikal marble into six half spheres entirely by hand. luteca.com, ewe-studio.com
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One of the stars of the Mexican art scene is Galeriá OMR, in the Roma district (site of the Oscar-winning film), which is celebrated for discovering and cultivating some of the country’s most innovative talents, including Jose Dávila, Pia Camil, Gabriel Rico and Yann Gerstberger, a French artist who moved to the city seven years ago. Gluing hand-dyed mop thread and industrial fabric scraps onto vinyl, Gerstberger draws on myriad influences—Nigerian folk art, Surrealism, graffiti—to create vibrant works that pay homage to Mexico’s rich textile heritage. galeriaomr.com
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Lush tropical foliage and classical architectural elements mix to create an exotic sensibility in the courtyard of the Nima Local House Hotel, built in the late 19th century when the city was known as “little Paris.” One of a handful of house-hotels cropping up in the neighborhood, the Nima feels more like a grand home with a central living room warmed by a marble fireplace and four well-appointed guest rooms. Although each has its own look inspired by people once connected to the property, they all feature a contemporary sensibility and the latest amenities. nimalocalhousehotel.com
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Brazil’s lively design scene lured back Brunno Jahara, a native who had decamped to Italy to study and work in architecture. Founding his own studio in Rio de Janeiro upon his return, he’s become known for his playful decor made with materials that range from textiles to recycled plastic. Not one to shy away from color, he went with natural hues for a line of woven straw lamps—part of a collaboration with Brazilian fashion designer Carioca Ana Voss— that mixes down-to-earth chic with tropical flair. brunnojahara.com
Overlooking the Copacabana Beach, the Emiliano Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, designed by the local firm Studio Arthur Casas along with Florida-based Oppenheim Architecture, stands out along the line of seafront hotels. Each beachfront room has white folding panels with cut-oval patterns (right) that can be opened for full exposure to the views or closed for privacy while allowing breeze and light to filter through; similar to the light, the façade is ever shifting. Inside, sleek furnishings make this hotel a stellar example of modern glamor in a city long associated with great design. emiliano.com.br
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With her second collection for the high-end furniture brand Artefacto, architect Patricia Anastassiadis of Anastassiadis Arquitetos showcases her gifts for sumptuous minimalism in pieces like the Banco Vivika (bottom) and spaces such as the lobby bar of the new Palacio Tangara hotel in São Paulo (left). Here she shares insight into what makes her native Brazil so special. anastassiadis.com.br, artefacto.com How do you define the region’s design? Brazilian modernist design is celebrated worldwide, and it was created mostly by
immigrants and their descendants. What truly marks this region’s design is diversity—we live in a cultural melting pot where countless references coexist. What exemplifies that look? Amazing woodwork, marvelous ceramics (with pieces from Marajó Island, for instance) and unique materials (such as the golden grass found at Jalapão) that create beautiful accessories. Did growing up in Brazil influence your approach? My architecture practice is based in São Paulo, a city with a rich and interesting international scene, and my work is marked by this diversity. Also, I’ve always been interested in classical art and architecture, which gives us a deeper understanding of the world. When we understand traditional design, we’re able to create original work of our own. Tell us about the new collaboration with Artefacto. We are always looking to develop timeless pieces with a holistic appeal. And despite their strong visual appeal, they’re not necessarily related to trends. I believe a good design piece ruptures its timeline without losing its aesthetic or functional relevance.
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Converted from a 19th-century convent and hospital, the lavish new Jaffa Hotel has opened in Tel Aviv. The high-end remodel, which has put this ancient port city on the design cognoscenti’s must-see list, preserved a historic chapel and wall of a 13th-century crusaders’ fortress while sinking a pool—where nuns once tended their orange groves—peacefully below street level. Deck furnishings by B&B Italia reflect how gracefully modern luxury can engage with history in one of the world’s oldest cities. thejaffahotel.com
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The Design Museum Holon, enveloped in sinuous steel bands in shades of red, is a fitting site for the celebration of Israeli decorative arts. Its iconic façade, the vision of architect Ron Arad, is singular, as is the museum’s mission: As the country’s sole design museum, it is devoted to educating visitors through events and exhibitions about international design and contemporary culture. But it’s the evolving permanent collection, which encompasses Israeli design from the 1930s to the present, that offers new perspectives on the country’s aesthetic legacy and puts into context the energy invigorating a new crop of Israeli designers today. dmh.org.il
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A short walk from the Jaffa hotel is Saga, a wellcurated decorative arts store. Here, a selection of home goods represents the work of some 100 Israeli design studios from established names to emerging talents, including masks by Studio Umasqu (above) and a colored concrete coffee table by Magenta Workshop (below). The store is also just a stone’s throw from the popular Jaffa Flea Market, a conglomeration of stalls where visitors can barter for nearly anything under the sun. However, for design lovers, Saga’s pouredconcrete showroom, inch-for-inch, offers a more disciplined shopping approach with a great thrill of discovery. sagatlv.com
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esign, like most arts, succeeds through revision. This rings true for a project in Houston, where a lot sold by a design-build company came with a floor plan that was not quite in tune with a young family’s needs. “The plan was very traditional,” says designer Nina Magon, tasked by the clients with updating the architectural drawing before construction began. “We wanted a calm, Zen space,” says the owner, “as well as clean lines and an open layout that allowed for a free-flowing energy and family togetherness.” Luckily for the owners, Magon understands how color and spatial planning can impact the spirit of a home. And she was able to achieve what she describes as “a conversational-style layout,” with more natural light and larger windows, which can be viewed and appreciated from any point in the residence. The notion of better energy and flow served Magon as a guiding principle at certain crucial aesthetic moments. An example is the original plan for the staircase, “which essentially closed up the house by including a wall,” recalls Magon, who opted to open up that wall and create a floating staircase with a custom wire railing that extends to the ceiling. Beneath the stairway, the designer evoked the serene aura of a Zen rock garden by spreading an eyecatching bed of smooth dark stones, while other innovative earthy elements nearby include an installation of pine strips stained in three different shades and vertically staggered along the entrance corridor wall that leads to the stairs. Both the stone and the wood help bring depth and texture, not to mention an element of surprise, to the minimal design. Natural light is also energy, after all, and it was “extremely important to the emotional state I want
“IT DOESN’T FEEL LIKE A TYPICAL AMERICAN HOUSE— THERE’S A REAL SENSE OF ARRIVAL WHEN YOU WALK IN.” –NINA MAGON
my family to experience on a daily basis,” the owner notes. To allow sunlight ascendance indoors, Magon tweaked the plans to include clerestory windows along the structure’s roofline as well as enormous windows on both its front and rear façades. The designer also erased a wall in order to open up the kitchen to the great room and allow light from multiple angles to flood into the space, which she outfitted with black and white surfaces in keeping with the request for a streamlined vibe throughout. “Clean lines were really key,” explains the owner, “in helping to enhance focus and stillness and create a sense of peace for my family.” Once the architectural spaces were revised, Magon set her sights on furnishings, focusing on a few key pieces that would add drama and serve as a vehicle for splashes of color. While Magon tends to use color sparingly—typically only two or three shades, with greenery being one of them—it’s not without bravado. In the living room, the designer deployed a vibrant blue hue in the form of a bold Paola Lenti modular sofa, which has a wood-frame back lacquered the exact blue shade of the upholstery that extends into a low two-tier side table. Next to it, a Paola Lenti chair in a deep wine color begs you to get comfortable and settle in. “These minimalistic architectural pieces are interesting by themselves,” Magon observes, “and even more interesting when paired together.” In the master bedroom, Magon dialed back the palette to neutral tones for a more tranquil feel in keeping with the owner’s desire for a sense of calm. However, the designer again chose a signature piece—a bed by Molteni & C—as the focal point. “I love Italian furniture,” confesses Magon. She flanked the bed with a trio of long black metal pendant lights evoking the linearity of the staircase railing she designed. And the master seating area opens to a balcony overlooking the swimming pool, which Magon also had a hand in bringing to life—down to the Buddha sculpture that presides at one end and reiterates the home’s Zen-like quality. Throughout the process, Magon remained mindful of the home’s overall harmony. “When owners call us about modernizing a traditional design, we do as much as we can without creating two looks from interior to exterior,” she says. While she couldn’t begin entirely from scratch, the designer did select dark stone facing for one of the exterior volumes and change the front door to a pivot door for a forward-thinking look. Her alterations resulted in a dwelling that “doesn’t feel like a typical American house,” Magon says. “There’s a real sense of arrival when you walk in.” For the owner, the outcome is a testament to the power of design. “You can create a space to match the feelings you want to experience on a daily basis,” she says, “simply through the elements you select for your home.”
This Houston residence opens directly to a welcoming seating area that includes a sinuous custom sofa. The Fandango pendant is from Hive. The kitchen located just beyond is outfitted with sleek Cantoni cabinetry in keeping with the family’s desire for clean-lined spaces.
A seating area near the entry features an Ora Ito cocktail table from Roche Bobois atop a whimsical Genesis hand-tufted area rug from Rednoir. Custom ottomans offer extra seating and a stroke of color with their Clarke & Clarke material.
Elle chairs by Alias from Haute Living and a custom bench upholstered in Élitis fabric from BeDesign surround a Modloft table to form a simple yet sophisticated dining space complete with a linear Sonneman pendant.
Wall & Decò wallpaper behind custom shelving plays off a rug from Flor to punctuate the playroom with a burst of bold color and pattern. The sofa from Interior Define invites the young family to sink in and stay awhile.
Opposite: Designer Nina Magon custom designed an installation of pine strips stained three different shades and vertically staggered along the wall in the entry corridor. The Tony Magar piece in the foreground and the Meredith Pardue painting in the distance are both from Laura Rathe Fine Art, the art consultant on this project. Below: The serene quality of the home’s indoor areas extends outdoors to the design of the pool thanks in part to the large statue of Buddha that imbues the exterior with a Zen feeling.
Opposite: A calming palette in the master bedroom encourages relaxation and positive energy. The furnishings include a Pianca bedside table and a Couture armchair from BD Barcelona Design, both from BeDesign. Pablo Designs pendant lighting is from YLighting. The Udo Nรถger painting is from Laura Rathe Fine Art. Below: In the master seating area, a custom sofa in Clarke & Clarke material pairs with a Meridiani ottoman from BeDesign. The rug is Surya. Art by Judith Foosaner from Laura Rathe Fine Art presides over the space. A Sonneman Starflex LED pendant hangs above.
IN THE MASTER BEDROOM, MAGON DIALED BACK THE PALETTE TO NEUTRAL TONES FOR A MORE TRANQUIL FEEL.
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This Dallas living room’s warm neutrals in multiple textures drove the home’s palette. Baker seating includes open-back lounge chairs in Donghia jacquard and a sofa in Coraggio fabric; custom swivel chairs fabricated by William & Wesley Co. wear Robert Allen Speckle Velvet. Visual Comfort & Co. lamps and The Urban Electric Co. chandelier add understated elegance.
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rofessional baseball player Michael Young and his wife, Cristina Barbosa, enjoy spending time with loved ones. In fact, they previously owned side-byside homes to accommodate not only their own brood, which includes three young sons, but also a revolving door of friends and relatives. It was the desire to lodge everyone under one roof and have more outdoor space for their active offspring that prompted them to build a spacious new residence in Dallas. “Their first request,” says interior designer Allison Seidler, “was a dining room table big enough to seat 14 people, along with two guest suites and Murphy beds in the playroom to maximize sleeping quarters.” The home’s style was next on the line of requests. “Being from California,” explains Seidler, who worked with design assistant Elizabeth Hudson, “they wanted a Mediterranean exterior and a clean but warm vibe inside for that West Coast ambience.” And while the couple agreed on many things, like the sizable guest quarters and well-equipped gym, Cristina— who heads the Michael Young Family Foundation—admits their tastes did not sync entirely. “He wanted Spanish and I wanted more contemporary,” she recalls. Their conversations with Seidler made them confident she could deliver both. Seidler made her mark early on in the entry, blending openings trimmed in charcoal limestone for a Mediterranean feel with modern geometric shapes like those in the carved rift-cut oak ceiling. “We wanted to provoke grandness in the entry gallery by adding some wood and interest,” she says.
A large-scale chandelier enhances the wow factor, while a minimal center walnut table complements rather than competes with the opening statement. The entry’s stone floors transition to warm wire-brushed oak in the living room, where the mix of gray and taupe on the furnishings drove the home’s overall palette. “Warm neutrals in a variety of textures layer to create an inviting first impression,” says Seidler, referencing the linen sofa and nubby jacquard on the armchairs. A pair of exotic 11-foot Macassar ebony pocket doors opens to the study, further elevating the space. “It was heart-stopping installing those doors without damage,” she adds, crediting builder Phillip J. Fristoe—with senior project manager Mike Nisbett and junior project manager Kyle Petro—for his attention to special details like these. “He helped bring our vision to life.” In the adjacent dining area, a simple yet elegant flat-cut walnut table provides ample seating, while hand-blown crystal clusters in the John Pomp chandelier form a
backdrop for special family celebrations. Meanwhile, the kitchen, equipped with “a scullery with overflow space for entertaining,” Seidler notes, also easily accommodates gettogethers. However, its warm wood European-style cabinets and barstools in durable indoor-outdoor fabric along the quartzite waterfall island indicate a more casual space. Throughout, items like tailored sofas in the family room and the strong graphic design on the study rug intentionally lean more masculine. An exception is the master bedroom, where a balance of feminine features that includes channeltufted chairs signals a restful retreat. Also tempering this space, Seidler adds, is “a warm wood ceiling in lieu of a plain sheetrock one, designed to draw the eye up.” The desire for a Spanish yet contemporary-style design conducive to family and guests also drove the work of architect Clint H. Pearson, evident in the Spanish red tile roof and stucco walls, the pool designed by Randy Angell Designs and installed by Pool Environments and the resort-like setting.
Above: Allison Seidler Interiors traveled to Italy to source the kitchen island’s Allure quartzite, which complements the European-style white oak cabinets fabricated by Livingwerks. R Jones barstools from ID Collection feature durable indooroutdoor Perennials fabric from David Sutherland. Fuse Lighting pendants from The Bright Group hang above. Opposite: A Hubbardton Forge orb chandelier from Lights Fantastic Pro is the focal point of the family room. William & Wesley Co. fabricated the sofas, which are upholstered in a Holly Hunt Great Plains textile. Stripes on the rug from Tai Ping point outside toward the loggias and pool, underscoring the owners’ love of California-style indoor-outdoor living.
Opposite: The silk-blend rug from Abrash and a statement John Pomp chandelier from The Bright Group help delineate the dining space, which is open to the living room. The walnut dining table made by William & Wesley Co. expands to seat 14 people. The R Jones chairs from ID Collection are upholstered in Kravet fabric. Below: In the gallery, draperies in a Mark Alexander by Romo linen blend from Culp Associates balance the honed charcoal limestone floors from Materials Marketing. Pendants from The Urban Electric Co. are suspended from a barrel vault ceiling.
Left: Luxurious materials abound in the powder bathroom, including Zebrino marble on the wainscot and floating vanity and a Winfield Thybony linen wallcovering from Kravet. A Mirror Image Home mirror, Visual Comfort & Co. sconces from Lights Fantastic Pro and Dornbracht faucet from Ferguson inject glamour. Opposite: The clients’ own desk and matching leather-and-brass chairs form a stately trio in the study, made more dramatic by a Winfield Thybony sisal wallcovering from Kravet. The Phillips Collection wall tiles are from Taylors.
And while traditional elements include low-slope roofs with elongated ridge lines and deep overhangs with woodplanked soffits and hand-carved corbels, modern steel windows and doors help fade the line between indoors and out—like a California coastal home, but with a Texas background. “I look for ways to frame views and create transparency,” says Pearson, who ensured a sight line that goes straight from the entry all the way through the house, past the pool and down to the cabana. Underscoring the indoor-outdoor feel, all the key living areas enjoy vistas of the precisely articulated green spaces by landscape designer Thomas Fancher. In the family room, for example, a series of doorways captures views of the
backyard, allowing parents “to stand in the kitchen with full views of their children playing in the yard and pool,” Pearson says. And in the adult game room—differentiated from the more kid-friendly spaces by a pool table and bar—a large sliding pocket door opens outside to further expand the already sumptuous space. Last Thanksgiving, the owners entertained 30 people, and Cristina insists that’s exactly what they prefer. “People often tease that our house seems like Grand Central Station,” she says, “but we enjoy being home and having our loved ones here with us.” Achieving a California-Texas merger was an added bonus. As Michael says, “It’s the perfect combination of where we came from and who we are now.”
The junior master suite is an inviting respite with its Peacock Alley duvet, Duralee Highland Court fabric euro shams and kidney pillow in Manuel Canovas for Cowtan & Tout fabric from Culp Associates, all adorning an existing bed. The chandelier and Aerin lamps, atop Made Goods nightstands, are both Visual Comfort & Co. from Taylors.
Below, left: A seating area in the junior master suite features armchairs reupholstered in Kravet fabric. Below, right: The junior master suite bathroom’s distressed gold leaf mirror by Mirror Image Home is flanked by Visual Comfort & Co. sconces from Lights Fantastic Pro. An antique brass vanity stool from Mary Cates & Co. pulls up to cabinetry fabricated by Sunrise Wood Designs.
HANDMADE HERITAGE HISTORY AND MEMORIES ARE WOVEN INTO A FIBER ARTIST’S HEIRLOOM QUILTS. WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICOLE MLAKAR
Fiber artist Maura Ambrose (opposite) handcrafts one-of-a-kind quilts on her 10-acre property outside Austin. She uses plants and found objects to produce her own natural dyes (bottom).
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aunching a creative brand is a winding journey. And for fiber artist Maura Ambrose, her handmade quilting company Folk Fibers emerged from a literal one—a road trip across America with her husband Chapman in a Volkswagen camper. The experience “was an epiphany,” recalls Ambrose, one that reconnected her to both nature and American craftsmanship. This spirit defines her company, which she launched in 2011 to create modern quilts using traditional techniques. It was during her time as a Savannah College of Art and Design student that Ambrose began exploring both natural dyes and textiles, which was a medium she felt called to because of its tactile quality. Meeting quilt designer Denyse Schmidt marked another turning point, as did stints working as a creative assistant for Free People and on an organic farm. “I learned how to control my color source by growing and propagating my own plants and not relying on bought dyestuff,” the fiber artist recalls.
These experiences honed her current approach of hand-stitching and hand-dying fabrics, producing geometric patterns with organic complexity. She often references classic early American shapes like the log cabin block and sawtooth star. However, her American States series has more personal origins—recalling memories from her favorite states, from the vibrant star quilt inspired by New York City’s skyline to the courthouse-steps design of her denim Arkansas quilt. “I look at the world and see geometric forms, rhythm and repetition, and try to marry them to my own relationship with color,” says Ambrose. Hence, how she interprets pattern changes with every new color, mood and season. The first step in Ambrose’s quilting process is cutting bolts of fabric into panels she dyes in vats at her home studio, located on a 10-acre property outside Austin. She works exclusively with natural dyes, creating a prism of hues using indigo, madder root and Osage wood shavings— sourced from a furniture designer friend in New York—as well as found objects from walks or
Ambrose often maps her patterns onto graph paper before cutting the fabric (bottom). She handstitches each quilt using Japanese sashiko thread before packaging it in an heirloom cedar box (opposite).
plants from her dye garden. Successful dye experiments are added to her extensive fabric library, which also includes reclaimed and vintage textiles. She often maps patterns onto graph paper before cutting the fabric, “which is a careful act,” she points out. “These colors are precious to me—like jewels.” The final stage entails hand-stitching the pieces together using thick Japanese sashiko thread, a painstaking but crucial step that strengthens the fabric while maintaining its natural drape. “These are heirloom pieces I’m making,” says Ambrose, noting they will grow more beautiful over time. This dedication to craftsmanship has earned Ambrose attention, leading to the 2013 Martha Stewart American Made award and custom quilt collections for Levi’s and Terrain. Singer John Mayer even commissioned her to create a quilt for one of his album covers. Building on this momentum, she recently launched a video series inspired by her popular studio workshops. It’s a new venture intended to honor the people and experiences that shaped her along the way. “My inspirations come from the people I’ve met,” Ambrose says, “so it’s important as an artist that I enable and inspire others.”
FRESH PRINTS PATTERN AND LIGHT UNITE TO ENLIVEN THE AUSTIN HOME OF A COUPLE WITH TRADITIONAL TASTES. WRITTEN BY JENNIFER SERGENT / PHOTOGRAPHY BY READ MCKENDREE
INTERIOR DESIGN / MEREDITH ELLIS, MEREDITH ELLIS DESIGN HOME BUILDER / STEVE STRAUSS AND MIKE GOMEZ, MEND SERVICES
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auren and Drew Tate didn’t need to look far for help outfitting the house they purchased in Austin. Although its spacious, open layout was well suited to their young family, Lauren quickly turned to her good friend, designer Meredith Ellis, to infuse its lackluster interiors with some much-needed personality. While Ellis admits more is at stake when designing for friends, she says, “It’s also a bit easier because I know them. In this case, Lauren wanted her house to be rooted in tradition but also clean, classic and updated.” Ellis relied on many of the lines she carries at her boutique showroom, James—from the Carolina Irving Textiles fabric used for the dining room draperies to the Sister Parish wallpaper in the master bathroom—to tie in timeless patterns in serene hues. “Knowing her and how much she loves softer colors, I chose blues and greens—all of them natural,” Ellis says. Incorporating tranquil shades via pattern was a strategic choice. “They have twin 4-year-old girls and a dog,” the designer explains, “so while everything is pale, we made it durable and livable—and prints hide the inevitable stains and spills.” The soft palette formed a refreshing framework for the many antique and dark wood pieces passed down from Lauren’s mother. But before Ellis tackled the furniture plan, she went a step further to enliven the interior by bringing in more sunlight. “This was an old ranch-style house at some point,” she says, “and we were really able to brighten it and at the same time enhance the architecture.” For example, Ellis chose to paint the foyer and replace the solid door with a steel-framed glass one for an airier feel. In the kitchen, she faced the hurdle of a cumbersome load-bearing wall between the cooking area and living room. Eliminating it would have required adding an unsightly support beam and losing cabinet storage space, so Ellis concocted a workaround. “The solution was to make it look intentional,” she says, “with an opening between the two areas lined with glass cabinetry above to allow light to
“WHILE EACH ROOM HAS ITS OWN PERSONALITY, THE HOME NEEDED A COHESIVE FLOW.” –MEREDITH ELLIS
stream through.” She then collaborated with the builders, project manager Mike Gomez and general manager Steve Strauss, to transform the adjacent living room’s dark brick wall. “Painting it would not have felt sophisticated enough,” she notes. Instead, Ellis opted for streamlined paneling on the wall and mantel as another way to “make the house feel lighter and bigger,” she says. With a newly bright and open foundation in place, Ellis forged ahead by instilling the abode with a youthful environment elevated by formal accents. The dining room, for instance, exudes a casual aura with its faux bois wallpaper, sisal rug and lantern over a farmhouse table. However, it also contains an antique library table from Lauren’s mother, an ornate gilded mirror and a framed Gracie wallpaper panel. In lieu of Gracie enveloping all the walls, the panel adds a pop of color while maintaining an approachable vibe. A collection of blue pottery on the library table has a similar effect, toning down the mirror hanging above. “It’s the juxtaposition,” Ellis says. “I’m always playing with contrasting ideas.” The result exceeded the owners’ expectations. “We wanted it to be a usable dining room but it’s actually casual enough for every day,” Lauren says. Throughout the house, clean-lined furnishings upholstered in artisanal fabrics in subtle tones and organic motifs underscore the relaxed yet sophisticated aesthetic. The fabrics also helped the designer achieve consistency. “While each room has its own personality, the home needed a cohesive flow,” explains Ellis, whose strategy was to pull a hint of color from one space and apply it with more influence in another. The teal on the study walls and cabinets, for instance, appears again in the dining room on the draperies and Gracie panel. The twins’ bedroom is a more vibrant departure from the other living areas. “I always point my clients toward more sophisticated children’s spaces,” Ellis explains. “We wanted something their daughters could grow into that’s whimsical without being childish.” To achieve that goal, she selected a Penny Morrison fabric for the draperies, inspiring the beds upholstered in a complementary Stroheim check and the playful art. Her choices proved to be a welcome boon for the owners. “My husband and I tend to choose things that are very safe,” says Lauren. “Meredith really helped us feel comfortable with more color and pattern.” In fact, Lauren is hard-pressed to name a favorite room. “No matter where you sit, you have a gorgeous view,” she says. “And although each room is different, Meredith managed to tie them all together.” That’s by design: “What’s so beautiful is that even though we used primarily subtle colors throughout, it’s still really layered and approachable,” Ellis says. “It really captures the owners and their loves.” Spoken like a true friend.
Designer Meredith Ellis reproduced the owners’ existing wing chair, and then covered the pair in a Sister Parish print from her James showroom for the study, where the walls are painted Benjamin Moore’s Newburg Green. She also used a Peter Dunham Textiles fabric from James for the Lee swivel chair and a Schumacher plaid on the Lee sofa in the living room.
A custom Gracie panel stars in the dining room, where a Dash & Albert rug from Codarus and faux bois Nobilis wallpaper add depth. The blue hue of the Carolina Irving Textiles drapery is picked up in the jars from A Custom House. A Visual Comfort & Co. lantern hangs above the custom table and MacKenzie-Dow chairs.
Ellis went with a soothing palette in the master bedroom, choosing Benjamin Moore’s Vale Mist for the walls and gauzy Penny Morrison linen for the draperies. The Hickory Chair spool chair and ottoman from Stockton Hicks Laffey are upholstered in Pintura Studio’s Petite Escorial pattern.
THE SOFT PALETTE FORMED A REFRESHING FRAMEWORK FOR THE MANY ANTIQUE AND DARK WOOD PIECES.
A rug from Esmaili Rugs & Antiques and a Bunny Williams Home table warm the master bathroom’s Ann Sacks flooring. The Kohler tub pairs with a Newport Brass faucet. Sister Parish wallpaper and Penny Morrison’s Roman shade fabric add pattern.
Above: The jewel box-like powder bathroom is lined in Fez wallpaper by Guy Goodfellow while Nile & York fabric adorns the shade on the Visual Comfort & Co. sconce from Taylors. Newport Brass fixtures and a Carrara marble top complete the vanity. Left: The girls’ bedroom features a mature mix of patterns that play off walls painted Sherwin Williams’ Pink Shadow: a Stroheim check on the Lee beds and custom benches, Sister Parish’s Dolly print on the duvets and Penny Morrison’s Helena Pink on the draperies.
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