Luxe Magazine November 2016 Houston

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WE BELIEVE THE MOST PLEASING ENVIRONMENTS ARE A REFLECTION OF HUMAN DESIGN. THEY ARE A STUDY OF BALANCE, SYMMETRY AND PERFECT PROPORTIONS. WE RESPECT THE HIERARCHY AND IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ARCHITECTURE, FURNITURE AND DÉCOR THAT CREATE HARMONY. IT’S A DISCIPLINE OF ADDITION THROUGH SUBTRACTION, WHERE LESS BECOMES MORE, AND CALM IS CREATED THROUGH CONTINUITY. THE RESULT IS A HOLISTIC DESIGN THAT IS STRONG YET SIMPLE. WE SUBSCRIBE TO LEONARDO DA VINCI’S PHILOSOPHY THAT “SIMPLICITY IS THE ULTIMATE SOPHISTICATION.” OUR DESIGNERS PLACE YOU AT THE CENTER OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS, WORKING TO REALIZE THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR HOME, AND TO BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE.

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PROMOTION

TEAK WAREHOUSE Be inspired by the extensive collection of stunning outdoor furniture at Teak Warehouse.

Everything is available for nationwide delivery and arrives fully assembled. Wholesale prices direct to the public. Featured is the Nairobi relaxing chair.

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FIND CONTEMPORANEITY IN FORM AND FUNCTION, WITH HARD LINES, SMOOTH FINISHES AND INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCE.

LACANTINA DOORS Made for living, LaCantina’s innovative folding, multi-slide and swing doors completely transform space, creating an indoor-outdoor experience for a healthier, more comfortable lifestyle.

LaCantina doors are offered in the widest range of material options to complement any architectural style.

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NEOLITH BY THESIZE Neolith’s new high-performance marble aesthetic surfacing, Calacatta gold, offers elegant gold veining over a gray backdrop.

The design pairs the sophistication of Calacatta marble with state-ofthe-art technology to achieve authentic features without special maintenance. Suitable for countertops, fireplaces, flooring and more. neolith.com

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JOHN POMP John Pomp’s Spun Thread Cluster features handblown glass crystal vessels with over 200 threads of molten glass spun around each one, creating a glass nest that beautifully diffuses the light inside. Fully customizable. johnpomp.com

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MUST HOPE’S WINDOWS, INC. Hope’s offers the finest steel and bronze windows and doors for the finest homes. Enjoy the view knowing that optimal thermal performance, superior strength and a long life cycle make Hope’s windows and doors the clearest choice. | Photo: IMG_INK hopeswindows.com

HAVES CREATE ELEGANCE IN THE HIGH-END HOME, WHETHER THROUGH STATEMENT PIECES OR SMALL DETAILS.

Install new Cambria® natural stone countertops in your kitchen or bath and start a love affair for life.

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SUN VALLEY BRONZE The Lift Collection is a contemporary series of hardware developed in collaboration with Jackson, Wyoming-based Carney Logan Burke Architects. The design is distinguished by a slender, curved silhouette that pairs a simple aesthetic with the organic, textural qualities of bronze. sunvalleybronze.com

VINOTEMP With two independent temperature zones, the stunning Vinotemp Designer Series 300 is perfect for storing up to 300 bottles of red and white wine at their optimum serving temperature. Priced at $4,499. vinotemp.com

ZEPHYR VENTILATION Lucé Island with ICON Touch® Controls is a stunning range hood that features industry-first fully integrated touch controls. LED accent lighting along the perimeter rotates between Cloud White, Deep Blue and Amber.

Available in 36 and 42 inches. Priced at $1,749. zephyronline.com

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STICKLEY With its split pedestal base and stunning silhouette, this piece is versatile enough to seat eight with added leaves. A welcomed addition to a breakfast nook or small apartment. Available in solid oak or cherry and in a variety of hand-rubbed finishes. Handcrafted in the USA. stickley.com

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MUST SAMAD Impulse, Golds from Samad’s Modern Tibet Collection is handcrafted in Nepal with handspun wool and silk. With a bold color palette, this abstract rug will bring a new level of sophistication to any modern interior. samad.com

WOOD-MODE Wood-Mode’s sandblasted white oak and modern stainless steel drawers create a unique fusion of heirloom and industrial inspirations. The captivating concept includes functionality and ease of use with lateral sliding doors and interior lighting. wood-mode.com

HAVES THESE MUST-HAVES SPEAK TO WARMTH AND DYNAMISM IN DESIGN.

SWAROVSKI LIGHTING The Sarella Collection of lighting fixtures illuminates rooms with its bold curves and cascading chains.

Light reflects beautifully from its classic combination of handfinished metal and multifaceted crystal drops. swarovski-lighting.com

A WELCOME VIEW No matter your vantage point, Hope’s offers the finest solid steel and bronze windows and doors for the finest homes. Narrow sightlines, abundant customization options, and graceful framing, coupled with optimal thermal performance and a long life cycle, make Hope’s windows and doors the clearest choice from every angle.

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JONATHAN BROWNING STUDIOS

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HARDWARE

The Montfaucon was inspired by the classic bullet light from the 1960s.

Previously done in spun aluminum or fiberglass, Jonathan Browning has transformed that iconic bullet shape into unglazed white bisque porcelain set in solid brass.

Rocky Mountain Hardware recently teamed with Kravitz Design Inc., the New York-based firm headed by accomplished musician, actor and designer Lenny Kravitz, to create Trousdale, a dynamic collection for both doors and cabinetry with midcentury modern appeal.

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PORCELANOSA Porcelanosa’s luxurious and modern kitchen cabinetry designs can be customized to fit into any home. Visit one of Porcelanosa’s showrooms today to begin creating your dream kitchen.

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ELDORADO STONE Eldorado Stone’s Lyra fire bowl exudes a modern, linear design with a gently sloped fire feature. Sharp 90-degree inset walls add to this unique monolithic concrete design.

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LIAIGRE An update on a Liaigre classic, the Phocee side table is now available with hand-applied gold-leaf detailing. Inspired by sunlight reflections on the ocean, the table boasts a curvaceous base, high-gloss finish and shimmering features.

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ADD DECADENCE TO YOUR DESIGNS WITH SHIMMERING FINISHES, FROM BRONZE TO SILVER, GOLD AND OBSIDIAN.

Eggersmann’s new wardrobe design of tinted glass in dark bronze frames with LED illuminated glass shelves forms a sophisticated display reminiscent of a high-end boutique. eggersmannusa.com

ASHLEY NORTON ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE These elegant brass cabinet pulls are available in multiple sizes and a wide choice of finishes including trendy satin brass. Allow the timeless beauty of brass to accentuate your home. Priced from $20 and up. manzoni.us

Hailing from Italy, Ann Sacks’ new in-stock collection Rythme is a remarkable collection of pattern, textural nuance and pure color.

Rythme is offered in five colors: Bianco, Grigio, Oro, Silver and Gold, and in three designs: Cobble, Micro Diamond and Piano. annsacks.com

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CONTENTS

Left: Abbi, 2013, by Cayce Zavaglia / caycezavaglia.com.

Page 108 Right: Freya Pull in Laboradite / matthewstudiosny.com.

Page 282 Below, left: A selection of stylish tabletop options with killer silhouettes from our roundup of stemware that’s perfect for entertaining.

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EDITOR’S LETTER MEMO CONTRIBUTORS INSPIRATION FOUND Influenced by winter’s crystalline beauty, we are welcoming the blistery cold of the season with the exalted simplicity of nature.

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ON DISPLAY A face-first look at the talented artists taking classical portraiture out of the past and into the modern canon.

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CULTURE Our favorite television shows are encouraging viewers to tune in with stylish sets that are just begging for a close-up.

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ROUNDUP Luxe presents a sophisticated mélange of glassware sure to incite a celebratory spirit for the holidays.

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ITINERARY One South Florida curator shares her in-the-know design spots for a mindful approach to Art Basel Miami Beach.

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BEHIND THE BRAND Take a peek inside the oftencolorful, always-boldly-printed world of upstart wallcovering and textile company Voutsa.

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SCENE We bring you our cheat sheet of all things new and notable in the local design community.

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Right: The latest wallcoverings appeal to our artistic sides, like the Impressionistic new releases shown here.

Page 138 Center: Pedra Round Soapstone Grill Pan in Small and Large / waterworks.com.

Page 148 Below: Tank Collection / tomdixon.net.

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MATERIAL Framed and fancied: An edited curation of wallcoverings inspires an array of artistic applications.

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TREND Four notable personalities set the bar for gift giving, providing insight into some of the most stylish goods of the season.

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SPOTLIGHT We took the latest in lighting to a Brooklyn warehouse, illuminating the unexpected beauty of contrasts.

THE LOOK

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KITCHEN + BATH Smart design and no shortage of drama combine to make these hardworking rooms of the house the life of the party.

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THE REPORT Transform all of your home’s spaces into guest-friendly destinations with expert tips from our Luxe guide to entertaining.

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ON THE EDGE Although a Dallas house was originally intended for its builder and his family, it instead fell into the hands of a savvy homeowner with a flair for the eclectic. Written by Mindy Pantiel / Photography by Nick Johnson

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BOLD & BEAUTIFUL For two well-traveled Houston sisters working together as multidisciplinary designers, style and creativity are second nature. Written by Yelena Moroz Alpert / Photography by Kate Lesueur

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RIPPLE EFFECT A talented team of professionals embraces the waterfront lifestyle to create a modernyet-comfortable residence a stone’s throw from Lake Austin. Written by Tate Gunnerson / Photography by Paul Bardigjy

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DECODING HOME A traditional Georgian-style Houston abode receives a contemporary facelift wellsuited to its owners. Written by Lisa Skolnik / Photography by Nathan Schroder

ON THE COVER: The reading room of a Houston dwelling glows in Phillip Jeffries’ African Raffia wallpaper in Turks & Caicos Orange from David Sutherland. Lozano Upholstery updated the vintage settee in Manuel Canovas embroidered linen from Culp Associates. The sitting area features a custom armless sofa—wearing a Castel linen blend with a Schumacher silk velvet trim—and vintage Lucite tables from Lynn Goode Vintage. A bench from Shabby Slips and a mirror from the homeowners’ collection appear in the hallway. Page 242 058 / LUXESOURCE.COM

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ARE FILLED WITH ART Whether it’s a bold abstract painting in a living area vignette (shown), an iconic photograph in a home office or an entire gallery wall in the foyer, a great work of art can really transform a space. Here, we reveal some of our favorite homes featuring artwork used to great effect. luxesource.com/ homes-with-art

▲ TABLE TALK Striking just the right balance between style and functionality, Ted Boerner’s 3-Way Nesting Tables, made of contrasting materials of acrylic and wood, act almost like sculpture. Stop by our comprehensive image gallery to discover more featured products. luxesource.com/market

▼ 18 MARVELOUS MOUNTAIN RETREATS THAT RIVAL SKI LODGES With breathtaking vistas and lush green surrounds, these exceptional mountain retreats truly give you a taste of what it’s like to be in the great outdoors. Take in all the details at luxesource.com/mountain-retreats.

▲ CLASSIC SEATTLE TUDOR HOME WITH CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS Captivating views, an indoor-outdoor feel and warm, modern touches are just a few of the inviting elements that you’ll find in this enchanting Pacific Northwest abode. Uncover the story behind this light-filled residence, as well as peruse more images, at luxesource.com/seattle-tudor.

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LIGHT REVIVAL Every well-designed space deserves an extraordinary statement piece, such as this Roundout pendant by Hudson Valley Lighting.

Available in aged brass or polished nickel, this multifaceted accessory is the perfect pièce de résistance to a room. Browse through more eye-catching items at luxesource.com/market.

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I recently came upon this headline while scrolling online: FIVE EASY STEPS TO DEFINE YOUR HOME’S STYLE! Curiosity got the better of me, so I clicked and was served up five “looks” from which to discover my sense of self. A one-click approach to finding your style seems so, well, unimaginative. I’ve always subscribed to the belief that sartorial matters are personal and best left to marinate slowly over years, decades, a lifetime.

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BRADLEY NESBITT WEATHERLY If I could interview anyone, I would… Want to talk to Kate Middleton, off the record. Any time you have the opportunity to speak to someone whose life is in front of the lens, it’s always nice to have moments that are stripped away to meet the real person, know what makes them laugh, get insight into their quirks and see who they are outside of the public sphere. Favorite Luxe interview: I enjoyed the conversation I had with landscape architect Mario Nievera of Nievera Williams.

It was so interesting to see how he thinks of grass as rugs and boxwoods as wallpaper. His entire approach to outdoor landscape is so relatable to interiors. What type of architecture inspires you the most? I’m a Southern girl, so I love both Greek Revival and Georgian styles. I can almost smell the magnolia when I see a Greek Revival house; it immediately takes me home. Words of wisdom: Never let fear determine your steps.

JESSICA KLEWICKI GLYNN Photographer / Palm Beach

What’s intriguing you now in the world of design? I like that traditional methods of crafting furniture are making a comeback with many bespoke designers.

I also enjoy when people repurpose antique hardware, including hinges, doorknobs and pulls. Top three things on your design wish list: I would love a marble-topped Saarinen dining table for my new breakfast room, some beautiful wall sconces for my bedroom (particularly Aerin’s black Charlton wall lights), and a redo of my pool area—something sleek yet traditional such as a bluestone pool deck. Who is the most fascinating person you’ve ever met? Growing up, all of my summers were spent at our family vacation home in Montauk. One day, while working the ticket booth at a movie theater in East Hampton, I was reading Kurt Vonnegut’s Breakfast of Champions. A gentleman walked up and said, “So how do you like that book?” I told him I loved it, and he said, “Do you want me to sign it?” I looked up and it was Kurt Vonnegut. I still have the signed copy on my bookshelf.

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NICK JOHNSON Photographer / New York What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received? On my first day as a photo assistant, I worked on a shoot of Martha Stewart with the legendary architectural photographer Scott Frances. Afterward, I was telling Scott what a great day it was and he said, “As far as your career goes, you are what you shoot.” I try to remember this to make sure I get the best shots possible. Whose work are you influenced by design-wise?

Mat Sanders and Brandon Quattrone of Consort Design and Estee Stanley. Their work is casual, comfortable and cool. I try to take what I can from them and incorporate it into my own house. Memorable Luxe assignment: While my assistant and I were shooting a Colorado house with amazing views, we heard a loud rustling behind us and saw a bear standing in the woods. We left so fast that we forgot the camera and had to get reinforcements to go back and get our equipment. The bear didn’t indulge us for any selfies, though.

PATRICK SORAN Writer / Denver Prized possessions: Since my husband and two dogs aren’t possessions, I would have to say my neoclassical console table built in Italy around 1850 (that I love more than I ought to), a pair of wood carvings of Egyptian gods Isis and Osiris that I bought in a shop on the banks of the Nile, and the little plaque I got in ninth grade for Best Creative Writing. What books have impacted you the most? First, William Zinsser’s On Writing Well. The author recommends that a writer get to the point, tell the story and then run to the nearest door. Right now, though, I’m obsessed with the symbolism of diamonds and radio signals in Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See. If not a writer, what you would be? A flâneur is a person who does nothing much but walk around hither and yon and enjoy what he sees. I’d flâneur in Paris, Manhattan and San Francisco, thank you very much. Then I’d have lunch.

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The rich colors and dreamy gaze of this hand-stitched piece of portraiture, titled Abbi, 2013, by Missouri-based artist Cayce Zavaglia, bring Renaissance art to mind.

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From the Mona Lisa and Girl with a Pearl Earring to American Gothic, the collective fascination with portrait art goes back far beyond even the most famous examples of the genre: back to prehistoric times, in fact, where crude renderings of faces in profile have been discovered by archaeologists in cave dwellings and in the tombs of Egyptian and Chinese royalty. Few mediums have had such staying power. So, what’s with the fascination with faces? It’s simple: Much like the best writing, portraits are a way to explore our humanity—something that highlights all the ways in which we are different and all the ways in which we are the same. So, it’s no surprise that the introspective art form has been increasingly making its way into our homes, with portraits often acting as the stars of busy gallery walls and standalone displays alike. Here, Luxe rounds up some of our favorite local and international artists that are keeping the ages-old tradition alive and fresh with new interpretations and thrilling techniques.

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GABRIEL SCHAMA

FAMILY PORTRAITS Who: From his studio in Oakland, California, artist Gabriel Schama’s powerful profiles and portraits are a cut above—literally. All of his pieces are either carefully excised by hand with an X-Acto knife or expertly produced with the help of his in-house assistant, a laser cutter he’s named Elsie.

What: Schama’s work runs the gamut, from reimagined images from newspaper articles and album covers where he’s replaced the faces with boldly hued paper-cut explosions to classic profiles executed in wood with inner workings comprised of Elsie’s precisely stacked layers (as shown in the section opener). Why we love him: There’s something meditative about Schama’s work, like a complex wood weaving or a dizzying mandala brought to life. It’s hard to look away. gabrielschama.com

KEHINDE WILEY

SHANTAVIA BEALE II, 2012 Who: No one breaks down boundaries and flips the narrative quite like Brooklyn-based artist Kehinde Wiley, whose classically inspired oil paintings are made modern thanks to their subjects.

What: Highly stylized and realistically rendered portraits in rich palettes depicting black and brown men and women from all over the world in poses influenced by the works of the old masters. Why we love him: There’s so much ground the historical portrait-painting tradition has yet to cover, and Wiley’s work is helping to narrow the distance between the genre’s myopic view of the past and the incredible diversity of our everyday reality— while simultaneously celebrating it. kehindewiley.com; skny.com

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GARRETT, 2011 Who: Artist Cayce Zavaglia had spent her career working on photo-realistic oil portraits, but when she became pregnant 15 years ago and had to forgo using the toxic chemicals required of the practice, she switched gears: relying on nontraditional embroidery techniques to capture her subjects. What: Large-scale embroidered portraits that may as well have been plucked from the studios of the old masters. One of these complex pieces can take Zavaglia anywhere from six weeks to six months to produce.

Why we love her: Zavaglia is able to capture the depth and personality of her subjects—all friends and members of her family—in their direct and unwavering glances; plus, the softness of the embroidery thread and wool she uses brings added warmth to each beautiful visage. caycezavaglia.com

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OUKALY Who: Spanish painter Oriol Angrill Jordà has taken two of art’s most celebrated and oft-studied subjects— landscapes and the human form—and merged them together in his signature watercolor series, titled Blendscapes. The result? Portraits that break all the rules in the best way possible. What: Jordà’s work feels like a dream within a dream, with everything from steep mountain ranges to serene lakeside scenes depicted across the side of a face or a cheek, like a window into what his subjects are thinking. Why we love him: Because Jordà brings one of our favorite platitudes to life in his portraits: People contain multitudes. It’s a beautiful sentiment depicted in works that are both realistic and deeply imaginative. oriolangrill.com

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Walking in the shoes of some of the characters powering through traumatic, complicated lives in our favorite television shows may sound less than ideal—we’re looking at you, The Affair’s tragedystricken protagonists Noah and Alison—but living in their homes? That’s another story. One look at the aforementioned Noah’s effortlessly cool Brooklyn brownstone or Alison’s cozy beachfront retreat in Montauk can make even (spoiler alert) taking the blame for vehicular homicide seem a little more palatable. Catching a glimpse into the well-appointed Red Keep in Game of Thrones, too, can make it hard not to root for Cersei Lannister; surely, if she were so evil, she wouldn’t have such great decorating taste?

As on-demand television becomes more of a staple of home entertainment, the remote’s role has gone far beyond pausing, playing and fastforwarding—it’s turning the small screen into a veritable Pinterest board full of décor ideas for everything from living and dining rooms to artist studios and, well, even the White House.

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It all comes as no shock to Steve Arnold, the production designer behind the uncannily realistic presidential-inspired sets on the award-winning House of Cards. “You would be completely amazed to know about all the emails we get from everywhere on the planet—from Australia, Europe, the United States,” he says. “They want to know where we sourced the chaise lounge in such and such episode, the fabric on the sofa in another episode. They’ll ask about the smallest little details.”

So, is it just that people are spending more time in their homes and in front of the television, or has the entertainment industry itself become more keen to its audience’s design-leaning proclivities? It’s hard to tell. But for people like Arnold and set decorator Beauchamp Fontaine— who’s responsible for the easy, breezy coastal interiors on the set of Grace and Frankie, as well as blockbuster hits like The Revenant and Now You See Me—they’re still designing with clients in mind; they just happen to be fictional and on a crazy-tight deadline (sets are often

conceptualized and completed in as little as 6-10 weeks). This real-person approach is what gives the sets their soul and lived-in layers, and likely, what makes the spaces resonate with viewers.

Lily Tomlin’s artist studio in Grace and Frankie, for example, was a real labor of love for Fontaine.

“For Lily’s character, Frankie, the studio is the one place that is really and truly hers,” she says. “It became her refuge. So, it was important to me that we get it right.” To make it look real, then, Fontaine tapped a local ceramicist to come in before filming and work on the potter’s wheel— saving his half-thrown pots, slip and slurry, adding to the dialogue without saying a word. “What we’re doing is a different kind of storytelling,” Fontaine says. “Interiors can tell as much of a story as the plot sometimes. It’s been incredible to see viewers really catching on to that.”

Above: A still of Lily Tomlin’s art studio from the set of Grace and Frankie, designed by Beauchamp Fontaine for the show’s premiere season on Netflix.

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art and community in the midst of all the organized chaos will be Jessica Acosta-Rubio, whose creative agency Design Pub collaborates with designers and like-minded brands on both a local and global level to curate exhibitions and pop-ups.

This year, she’ll join forces with Lululemon to host H[OM BASE]L at a residence on the Venetian Islands; the project will explore the seven chakras

through various activation stations with the help of tabletop brand Comunione, jewelry designer Joanne Stone, and other creatives. And while we’re sure to see Acosta-Rubio behind more events happening between December 1 and 4, she let us in on some of her other must-see spots for those who love art and design just as much as she does. atdesignpub.com

EAT “Egot,” an exhibit of furniture by Nun and Office GA, was previously presented by Design Pub and Giovanni Beltran. Damien Hirst's Gone but not Forgotten (above) is on view at Faena Hotel Miami Beach.

Soul Food: I’m a huge fan of Rene Gonzalez’s architectural work, and I love the indoor-outdoor Plant Food + Wine restaurant inside The Sacred Space Miami, a mixed-use facility he designed that focuses on wellness, education and community.

From the restaurant to the outdoor area, this open yet private floor plan is so unique to Miami. It’s the perfect place to eat and drink while in a meeting or just occasionally with friends. The food and plating is absolutely gorgeous. thesacredspacemiami.com Feel Good: Paradigm Kitchen is a health-conscious restaurant concept in Miami Beach from the team at Jugofresh. I can’t take all the credit, but I loved helping them with some of their furniture selections from our favorite brand in Los Angeles, Bend Goods.

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RADAR / ITINERARY Design Pub curates pop-up exhibitions like “#101ManMade” (shown here and center), a show that coincided with a previous Art Basel Miami Beach. At bottom is a look at the Plant Food + Wine restaurant at The Sacred Space Miami.

SHOP Plain and Simple: Good design should be accessible to everyone. And no one practices that philosophy more than the cotton T-shirt brand Neushop Miami, whose two main characteristics are function and quality. The simple yet meaningful ethos of Neushop is represented by the barebones quality of the historic downtown building in which it’s housed, and in the shop’s monthly design forums and events that are open to the public. neushop.com En Vogue: The Webster in South Beach is definitely my preferred place to shop. I love that they’ve preserved the look and feel of the Art Deco building, because the best part of the shopping experience is the contrast between the historic design and the new fashion trends they have inside. And the accessories selection there is on point: I’m a huge fan of Annelise Michelson jewelry; I adore the world of Olympia Le-Tan; and because we live in Miami, I always need to splurge on new sunglasses by Mykita. thewebster.us

EXPLORE Double Trouble: My favorite design duo in town is Jessica Martin and Deon Rubi, collectively known as Nun, who work out of Little Haiti. They’ve been part of our Design Pub exhibits for the past two years, with a focus on furniture design and objects, including collaborations with Jonathan Gonzalez of Office GA. They were also a part of the incredible show, Giovanni Beltran’s “Primitive Hut,” at Noguchi Breton in Miami earlier this year. deonrubi.com

Meet Market: I’m very excited about the Mexican designers who will be exhibiting in Miami during Comisaria Latina de Diseño, a design showcase of art, fashion and interiors by Latin American artisans in a bazaar-like setting. Check it out at the Royal Palm South Beach Miami hotel from December 1-4.

STAY Checking In: Faena Hotel Miami Beach is my new go-to spot to have fun among art and architecture. The design is just breathtaking, and the Faena Theater is like a dream. It’s so magical and whimsical that they call it a fantasyland, and they have a performance every weekend called C’est Rouge! that shouldn’t be missed. Every time I find myself at Faena, I always feel as if I’m inside of a movie. It’s like Wes Anderson meets Moulin Rouge. faena.com

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View Finder: I love walking around the Miami Design District and discovering new places.

Alchemist has been one of my favorite finds. The fashion boutique has three locations, with this one focusing on fine jewelry. It’s again designed

by Rene Gonzalez and has an unforgettable rose gold-mirrored façade, is surrounded by palm trees and lies diagonally to the Buckminster Fuller Fly’s Eye Dome sculpture. The whole area has changed tremendously—mounting exhibitions inside temporary spaces here over the last six years, I’ve seen it all. The Design District is the most ambitious project in Miami in terms of community building and outstanding design. I can’t wait for the opening of the new Institute of Contemporary Art, all of our summer rooftop parties and more restaurants to come. miamidesigndistrict.net

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“No one can pronounce it,” says George Venson, with a laugh, in reference to the name of his devil-may-care design house, Voutsa—an abridged version of his father’s family’s pre-Ellis Island Greek surname. And while that might be mostly true (for the record, it’s | voot | - sä), it’s had no bearing whatsoever on the company’s rapid ascent. Venson’s bold, at times risqué, wallpapers almost instantly found their niche after Voutsa’s launch in 2013, and his devotees have hardly let phonetics get in the way of translating the brand’s whimsical prints into statementmaking backdrops for daring interiors.

Voutsa’s painterly collections feature wild and fantastical illustrations—from giant watercolor lips and coral-grazing goldfish to elegant birds-of-paradise and Russian dancers in mid-waltz. They’re all fun and eye-catching, but if Voutsa’s nearly meteoric rise can be attributed to any one thing, it’s to Venson’s own sheer force of will: his aversion to trends and his selfprofessed interest in charting his own course. “I have no desire to make the typical, expected things,” he says. “I want everything I do to have a bit of a twist, something no one sees coming.”

It seems obvious, then, that a year after his first wallpaper collection premiered to great success, the artist-turned-product designer was on to the next thing: a capsule fashion line—in collaboration with Paul Marlow, the couture mastermind behind the retired menswear collective Loden Dager—rendered from Voutsa’s most popular patterns, which he’s currently traveling to promote in a series of international pop-up shops, like his latest in London, at right. “When I first started working with Paul, I told him I wanted to create clothing that represented my ideal look—from head to toe,” Venson explains. “We did tunics and shirts and bandannas, focusing on well-made pieces with classic cuts that could fit different body types.”

For Venson, though, it’s not just about outfitting a body or a room; it’s about capturing a lifestyle—regardless of if that life is being carried out in a New York City apartment or in the Oval Office (a name he drops when asked for his dream commission). “I have a wonderfully diverse base of people interested in the work I do at Voutsa,” he says.

“Whether it’s one of my wallpapers getting selected for a high-end project by a big decorator or a printed scarf going home with someone in Wyoming, I love that each person can take away a piece of this fantasy world I’ve created.”

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WHAT: Mixed prints and rich hues take center stage in Aldridge’s perfectly eclectic feed, as she travels the globe in search of handwoven textiles and artisan goods. Also, expect to see recurring appearances from her precious canines—all eight of them.

WHY: If you’re a fan of piled-on, Bohemianchic interiors, you will fall in love with the hip and cozy vibe of her ever-changing abode.

IN HER WORDS: “Sometimes my photos are very planned and curated, but other days something specific will stop me in my tracks and I’ll have to post it. Shaker chairs, wingbacks, levels of decay and Victorian sofas all catch my eye. And I can never turn down gilt mirrors and unique sconces.”

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For starters, contemporary furniture stalwart Kartell (1964 W. Gray St.) is opening a new flagship in Houston’s River Oaks. In Dallas, interior designer Kristin Mullen launched an eponymous home décor shop coined Curated by Kristin Mullen (6725 Snider Plaza), which features styled vignettes of hand-selected finds and dually hosts her design studio, while Parisian silversmith Christofle (67 Highland Park Village) chose the city’s Highland Park enclave for its second Texas boutique. If you’re in Austin, drop by the new 60,000-square-foot RH Austin (11720 Domain Blvd.), the latest iteration of the brand’s next-generation design galleries, located at buzzy The Domain. Also, Annie Downing Interiors (509 Powell St.), above, launched a chic, lived-in interiors showroom offering accessories, upholstered furniture, art and more in the capital city’s growing design district downtown.

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In Houston, century-old Italian furniture maker Giorgetti is making its way into the luxury-branded real estate industry with a new boutique condominium: Giorgetti Houston. Slated for completion in 2018, the seven-story building containing 32 roomy units will be located in the city’s tony Upper Kirby neighborhood. Bellaire-based Mirador Group will helm the design of the structure, with the steadfast furniture brand’s aesthetic sensibility ever in mind. “Everything from the building’s geometry to the fixtures and finishes within have been inspired by the Giorgetti brand,” says Jerry Hooker, principal of the Mirador Group. The texture of the exterior façade, for example, is informed by the design house’s Origami sideboard, while exotic woods, leathers and fabrics distinctive to the Italian company are woven throughout the interiors. Consider it a home made in Italy. giorgettihouston.com

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DATE BOOK Architectural antiques showroom Chateau Domingue has been a favorite among Houston’s design set since its opening in 2002. Specializing in grand-scale European finds, architectural elements and reclaimed building materials, the sprawling shop boasts hundreds of rescued treasures.

“Everything we do is an expression of luxury that is warm, discreet and authentic,” says founder Ruth Gay. Recently, the proprietor expanded her brand to offer reproductions of her often one-of-a-kind pieces. This includes the launch of Atelier Domingue, which offers custom metal door and window frames; Maison Domingue, a line of bespoke doors fashioned from reclaimed oak and pine; and the Bastide Collection, stone and wood flooring informed by European estates. Here, the savvy shopkeeper shares what makes Houston a can’t-miss for antiques lovers. chateaudomingue.com 9 a.m. Start at Common Bond Café & Bakery for coffee and a flaky croissant. If you’re feeling indulgent, go with a kouign-amann, a croissant with a crunchy, sugary top.

10 a.m. Wend your way west, stopping first at M. Naeve to check out the recently added custom upholstery line and then Kay O’Toole for wonderful European furniture and objects.

2 p.m. Next, stop by the great Thompson+Hanson; it’s a refined nursery that has a bit of a hiddentreasure feel. At one end of the courtyard is the retail shop, and at the other end, grab a late lunch at the restaurant Tiny Boxwoods.

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12 p.m. Head to W. Gardner, Ltd. William Gardner, the owner, is the best antiques dealer in town. There is never a time when I stop into his charming shop in a bungalow that I don’t find something remarkable.

3 p.m. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at Chateau Domingue.

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5 p.m. End the day at Area, a good source for decorative objects and books. Owner Don Connelly styles his shop in a series of vignettes, so it’s easy to see how something will work in your own home.

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1. Amaranth Necklace / $160 / historyandindustry.com 2. Celine Throw / $99 / sferra.com 3. Rope Sconce by Fisher Weisman / $1,272 / dennismiller.com 4. Radiant Tray in Lacquer and Mother of Pearl / $850 / bunnywilliamshome.com 5. Ribs Vase in Southern Yellow Pine by Pat Kim / $360 / stillhousenyc.com 6. Post and Lintel Lounge Chair in Barn Door Oak Finish / $4,190 / ralphlaurenhome.com 7. Nubian Pillow in Off White

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It’s rare that… The words “whimsical” and “architectural” can go together, but somehow, Rosie Li pulls it off. I’m a pretty big risk-taker in general. I tend to think that there are less “rules” in decorating than most others do. When I look at Bubbly I smile, because they really went for it, and to that I can relate. On trend: The piece is gold, layered and extravagant yet with a playful curvature. All of these elements are on trend, but especially the idea of pairing opposites: extravagance with function, playfulness with formality. When it comes to luxury design… It’s all in the details, but sometimes the details can often be painstaking and much easier to just forego. When a designer like Li has spent time on the finishing touches, you can easily spot the difference. The fixture against this backdrop…

Is a marriage of two ideas: respect for the past and boldness for the future. It’s a delicate balance to strike, and here it’s done very well.

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THE PIECE: Bubbly 08-Light Linear Chandelier THE DESIGNER: Rosie Li FIND IT: rosieli.com THE INSPIRATION: Inspired by soap bubbles and Newton’s law of universal gravitation, Brooklyn-based Rosie Li married maximalism with geometric elegance to create a stellar brass lighting system—a sculptural take on the traditional linear chandelier.

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ABOVE THE FOLD THE PIECE: Origami Table Lamp THE DESIGNER: François Champsaur for Pouenat FIND IT: hollyhunt.com THE INSPIRATION: Calling on the ancient art of origami, François Champsaur’s angular brass table lamp explores the infinite possibilities offered by metal, with the sharp, decorative lines of the material clearly on display.

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François Champsaur’s work shows… A strong, consistent support of extremely high-quality design and unique craftsmanship. The folded metal planes and the focus of the light on the material’s surface feel very architectural and intentional. It reminds me of both contemporary sculpture and some of our own work: It’s rooted in the past with its cast fabrication, but its form suggests a contemporary relationship and progress. On trend: This particular finish feels timeless, possibly vintage or repurposed.

Lately, there has been a push toward recycled, conscious fashion, so in that respect, this piece feels in line with the current zeitgeist of design.

When it comes to luxury design… A bespoke piece, be it for clothing or interiors, always feels like more of a privilege than whatever massproduced product it’s up against. Playing a role in crafting what you wear, or how you live, is the ultimate in luxury. In composition: The sculptural qualities of the lamp are very elegant, giving it a sense of formality. The polished continuity of the fixture against the rough brick background really highlights its simplicity and clean lines.

A strong contrast is visually engaging; this opposition inspires dialogue.

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Pelle’s use of form and material is… Enchanting. Their compositions come across as both deconstructed and refined—I love that apposition.

I’m all about taking risks. This is an exceptionally whimsical sconce, and it has much more of an organic shape than I’m used to seeing from Pelle.

In that way, I think it’s a risk well-taken. My line of work demonstrates…

My love for—and belief in—the beauty of juxtaposing texture and shape.

That same quality draws me to the Lure sconce. On trend: Lure’s mix of hard and soft, the sleek metallic with the organic cast flower, is a combination we’re seeing in fashion right now. That, along with the costume-like romance and femininity of the petals, makes this piece very much in style. The rustic, industrial backdrop… Contrasted against these delicate sconces accentuates their sensuality as well as their clean-lined hardware. The way the light is cast toward the flowers creates shadowy silhouettes that echo their shapes, which is really captivating.

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STEEL MAGNOLIAS THE PIECE: Lure Sconce THE DESIGNER: Pelle FIND IT: pelledesigns.com THE INSPIRATION: Enlisted for its structural strength yet technical delicacy, the magnolia served as the muse for Pelle’s Lure sconce. A suspended LED light, held by a slender brass arc, illuminates the fixture’s hand-sculpted cast-paper petals.

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IN PLAIN SIGHT THE PIECE: Lumenariums in High and Low THE DESIGNER: John Pomp FIND IT: johnpomp.com THE INSPIRATION: Stirred by the idea of creating an environment for light to live, John Pomp captured the beauty of an illuminated cityscape contained within a pair of milky glass-crystal cloches.

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I like the artisanal feel of John Pomp’s work. He is a true craftsman, which is something I am attracted to as a designer. On trend: In a world where design is often over-saturated and everything tends to look the same, I think Pomp’s Lumenariums feel original. I’m constantly searching for pieces that are authentic, and this hits that note. Silhouette is… Often the most important aspect of lighting, and the sophistication of this particular piece is really in its silhouette.

When it comes to luxury design… People love great pieces but don’t want their environment to feel too decorated. People are eager for statement items, but are not looking for a polished, matching ensemble. Rather, they want to mix and match; it’s a fresher perspective. In composition: I love the juxtaposition of the lights and the backdrop. It is that perfect combination of something custom and refined with something super undone that sparks emotion. I am always inspired by the intersection of product and environment. Opposites attract.

And that could not be truer than in design. This kind of contrast makes people feel—not just see. It evokes emotion that cannot be replicated.

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GEO LOGIC THE PIECE: The Wrongski THE DESIGNER: Jean-Pascal Gauthier FIND IT: jeanpascalgauthier.com THE INSPIRATION: Here, a geometric mélange of acrylic, brass, mirror and glass keeps with the suspended and balanced mobile style of Jean-Pascal Gauthier’s portfolio, which is steadily influenced by the Bauhaus movement.

STEPHANIE VON WATZDORF CREATIVE DIRECTOR FIGUE.COM

Jean-Pascal Gauthier’s work reminds me of…

The Russian Constructivism movement that started in 1913 by Vladimir Tatlin, along with sculptor Alexander Calder’s work—which I love.

It resembles a mobile: I like the harmony of the shapes and the mix of the triangle with the big and small bulbs. I always look to interior design… For inspiration in my own work; both worlds complement each other. I look at proportions, colors, textures, fabrics and overall elegance. In terms of luxury design: For me, quality equates to luxury. Statement piece: Any piece that is unexpected and has an interesting balance and shape to it, like the Wrongski pendant, is a “statement piece” to me. The raw iron and textured background… Juxtaposed with the clean finished lines of this hanging sculptural light fixture is especially striking.

I am always looking for the unexpected: Risk can create incredible beauty and harmony.

Here, the fixture is set in a surrounding that is totally contrary to what one would assume.

The vintage, rusty, antiqued background with the angular, clean metal and modern shape of the lighting fixture is an unexpected contrast.

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ROCK STEADY THE PIECE: Sender One Side Lamp THE DESIGNER: Christina Zamora FIND IT: brave-matter.com THE INSPIRATION: Christina Zamora's decision to employ waxed brass to pierce a piece of variegated salt crystal creates a statement-making lamp that ditches convention for something altogether more refreshing.

GEORGE AUGUSTO CREATIVE DIRECTOR STAUD.CLOTHING

Brave Matter’s pieces are… Overtly midcentury and, at times, lean toward 1960s Pop art. In this particular piece… I like that the beauty comes from only two elements: the brass stem and a salt crystal light fixture. Making such a simple piece is deceptively difficult. The mix of materials is… A perfect balance between feminine and masculine. Luxury design used to be… Primarily based on price, but I think that’s changed. Today, it’s about being special and the combination of high and low: the ability to fuse a wide range of elements and include a piece with some emotion or nostalgia. On trend: The midcentury revival exploded in the late ’90s and hasn’t let up since. This fixture fits right in with that aesthetic. In composition: The juxtaposition of the raw environment makes you further appreciate the total refinement of the light fixture. Such a contrast allows you to see certain aspects of each aesthetic with a clarity that would otherwise not be possible.

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Smith Hanes drew on his well of experience as an Atlantabased restaurant designer to create this rustic-looking kitchen.

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Just like the best hostesses exude warmth and hospitality so, too, do standout spaces. A home that’s fit for entertaining should make handling a crowd look effortless, especially in its most hightraffic zones. Good flow, eye-catching finishes, high-performing appliances and, of course, comfort are fundamental factors in creating areas that invite crowds to linger. Whether it’s a kitchen built for sipping and socializing around a supersized island, or a powder room with enough pizzazz to make a lasting impression, your home’s busiest rooms should be ready to face the public at a moment’s notice. Here, a look at party-ready spaces and products that are as stylish as they are functional.

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The details-obsessed visionary behind the look of Atlanta’s hottest eateries, including The Optimist and Le Fat, is known for his warm, industrial aesthetic. For this handsome residential kitchen, designer Smith Hanes used reclaimed materials and earthy neutrals to create an atmosphere that feels both vintage and timeless. smithhanes.com

What can homeowners best learn from restaurant design? The most important thing is the lighting. The ideal plans incorporate multiple light sources on many surfaces, like under the open shelving and in the pantry. The goal is always to put people at ease and make them look and feel their best in their surroundings.

Definitely not for the clutter-prone, this showstopper pantry features custom-made steel-and-glass enclosures, playing off the materials used in the adjoining kitchen.

Describe your signature “soft industrial” look. We use materials that are characteristic of the industrial era, such as metal, glass and brick, to create a variety of textures. Pairing them with lighter colors, like cream, blush, pale gray or even, in this case, wood tones, helps to create a softer, warming effect.

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Share your vision for the space. The kitchen is meant to function as a place where a large family can gather, so we did an open plan with enough seating for 10 to 12 people. The client had a photo of a wall of cabinets made from old doors and windows; that was the inspiration for the glass pantry.

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IN THE NAVY While a simmering pot is usually best kept out of sight from guests, you might want to make an exception for the new collaboration between venerable French cookware company Staub and Food 52. Sporting the on-trend combination of midnight blue with brass accents, the collection is a stylish addition to your stovetop repertoire. food52.com

In recent years, the wall space behind the stove has become the de rigueur place to make an artistic statement in the kitchen. Take the chevron backsplash from Nashville designer April Tomlin, for example, who created the Navajo-inspired design shown here out of MDF covered with fire-safe paint. “I was bored with traditionally used tile,” she says. Open shelves and a snowy white quartz countertop ensure all eyes are on her handiwork. apriltomlin.com

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DUTCH treat For this sophisticated kitchen, San Francisco-based designer Nicole Hollis found her muse in an unusual place: a Flemish still-life painting. A moody mix of materials, including steel-framed glass upper cabinets and a gray island topped with Belgian blue limestone, stand in stark contrast with white lower cabinets and a Calacatta Gold marble backsplash. Low-lighting creates ambience and intrigue—the perfect dinner party guests. nicolehollis.com

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Smoky Rose wallpaper by House of Hackney sets a charming tone for this Studio McGee-designed powder room. A Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. sconce and Kohler Purist faucet break up the high-contrast black-and-white scheme with warm, brass accents.

Just because it’s a half bath doesn’t mean it can’t be full of style. Small in square footage but big in personality, powder rooms are the perfect forum to express your individuality and design philosophy—after all, you’ve got a captive audience. One way to make an impression? Let a unique wallpaper guide the overall concept, as designer Shea McGee did in this Salt Lake City powder room. “I fell in love with the vintage vibe of this rose print, which inspired the classic feel of the bath as well as the more masculine black-and-white palette,” she says. For more guest-ready powder rooms, turn the page. studio-mcgee.com

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OUR GUIDE TO BEING THE ULTIMATE HOST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. WRITTEN BY MICHELLE BRUNNER

BE OUR GUEST The calendar year may be winding down, but party season is just getting into gear. November and December bring an onslaught of invites, with champagne toasts, air kisses and general good cheer to follow. ’Tis the season to cast open one’s doors and welcome friends, family and acquaintances into the home. With that in mind, we tapped some of our favorite design and event experts for their advice. For instance, beautiful table settings, like the ones seen here, build a sense of anticipation and announce to guests that they are in for a magical evening. It’s just one of a dozen ways to create a gracious and festive mood. Read on for more in our first-ever Luxe report on entertaining.

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When metalworker Xavier Pauchard created the prototype for the galvanized French bistro chair in the early 20th century, he intended the simple sheet-metal creation to be used in factories.

One wonders what he might think of this new iteration of the classic form. Party-ready in chic brass and fine leather, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s come a long way from its humble origins. michelevarian.com

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Hospitality begins at the front door; so, consider the foyer the cohost of your welcoming party, and style it accordingly. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no better way to make a first impression than with a statement-making staircase. In this dramatic space, Los Angeles designer Betsy Burnham melded modern and Moroccan elements for maximum impact. In stark black and white, the mosaic tile stair risers are both sophisticated and playful. burnhamdesign.com

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Not all gatherings require formal attire and canapes; sometimes, the most memorable evenings unfurl over a raucous game of Scrabble with friends. This sunny spot by Dallas-based Collins Interiors was conceived as a casual place to entertain and play board games. And since every festivity-filled night has a morning after, the area doubles as a breakfast nook, where the upholstered barrel chairs offer a comfortable perch to sip coffee and ease into the day. collins-interiors.com

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POWER Fresh-cut blooms make a festive focal point at any fete. Having built a reputation for creating romantic, old masters-inspired arrangements, the team behind New York City-based floral design firm Saipua shares its favorite tips for showcasing the beauty of natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bounty. saipua.com

Select foliage with interesting movement and choose an unexpected vessel.

Use flower specimens in a range of shapes, textures and colors: Building a palette that includes some darker moments helps create drama.

Consider the existing architecture and dĂŠcor of the space that your arrangement will inhabit. The container, flower selections and arrangement size should always complement the interiors.

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Good riddance to the days when the kitchen remained hidden from guests. Today, it’s more common for cookspaces to feature dazzling finishes meant for prime time, as in this downtown NYC loft designed by Jenny Wolf.

With old-world herringbone wood floors, dark gray-stained cabinetry and open shelving, the effect is equal parts rustic and industrial.

A generous island provides plenty of surface area for guests to congregate and graze.

The shining star of the space, however, is the backsplash. “I love an antique mirror wall, and I thought it would be a great way to reflect some of the light from the three large casement windows on the opposite wall,” she says. “Not only does it make a beautiful backsplash, but it’s also surprisingly easy to clean.” jennywolfinteriors.com

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Sideboards are often perfunctory pieces meant to quietly sit, well, on the sidelines. Not so for this stunner from Thatcher and Shannon Davis, the husband-and-wife duo behind design company Selamat. Inspired by pioneering Australian designer Florence Broadhurst’s Pyramids fabric, this hand-carved wood credenza is the perfect combination of Italian 1970s Brutalist geometry and Hollywood Regency glamour. selamatdesigns.com

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7BAR belles A signature cocktail should be served in an equally unique vessel. Made from blown glass with hand-painted copper accents, Tom Dixon’s Tank collection of generously proportioned serveware delivers the kind of bold shapes and minimalist cool that will make tipplers take notice. Think of it as a chem lab beaker for the most stylish of mixologists. tomdixon.net

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Call it a “party in a box.” Table + Teaspoon just launched this new line of complete place settings to help take the guesswork out of designing a tablescape. You can rent colorcoordinated linens, plates and flatware from a selection of six distinctive designs, ranging from a classic black-and-white stripe (as in The Monroe, shown) to a blue-and-white nautical scheme. The settings arrive on your doorstep with detailed, step-by-step instructions. After the event, just repackage everything in the box and send it back. tableandteaspoon.com

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BOTTLE SERVICE

Talk about holding one’s liquor gracefully! This streamlined barcart from Yabu Pushelberg features a smoked-brass frame that supports two clear tempered-glass shelves. A hexagonal Carrara marble insert provides a stylish surface to slice garnishes, and the wheeled design offers mobility, so cocktail hour is always at hand. avenue-road.com

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“Formal, but never fussy” could be the motto for this elegant dining room by Santa Monica, California-based interior designer Jeffrey Alan Marks. “I like to put my own spin on a room this traditional to keep it from feeling too stuffy,” he says. While the detail-rich crown molding was already in place, Marks added wainscot and lacquered the walls deep blue to ground the space, which seamlessly blends old and new. A contemporary light fixture from David Weeks, an abstract screenprint by James Nares and a jewel-toned geometric rug add just the right amount of edge, and go a long way in creating this lush and layered look. jam-design.com

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While dashing off an email certainly gets the job done, there’s nothing like a handwritten thank you note to show your appreciation for a thoughtful gift or an enjoyable meal. All the better if that note is steeped in design history. The envelopes of these blank cards from Dempsey & Carroll are lined with classic Schumacher fabric prints, such as Zanzibar, shown here. dempseyandcarroll.com

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An overnight guest should feel completely at home and pampered at the same time. To that end, designer Blue Carreon follows a simple philosophy: “I like to put as much thought into guest bedrooms as I do for my own room,” he says. One look at his bedroom in Manila, and you can see why this is a winning approach. Dark gray paneled walls create a cocoon-like effect that’s ideal for slumber, while fresh flowers, a water carafe and plenty of reading material make great bedside companions. With a space this inviting, your guests may never want to leave. bluecarreonhome.com

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What is the most memorable holiday gift you’ve ever given?

I can’t think of a “gift” per se, so I would say creating memories and establishing traditions that my family can carry forward, including our big, jolly dancing and singing Santa.

How do you decorate your home for the holidays?

I keep things really simple. I love the look and smell of fresh greenery, which is my main element for decorating. I accent it with black and white striped ribbon, and then I add a touch of red.

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What is the point of getting stressed out over buying gifts, setting the perfect table and decorating your house if it steals all of your joy? Simplify, enjoy yourself and just let it be.

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Describe the perfect tablescape for a holiday dinner.

It would include a natural, yet beautiful, arrangement of fresh flowers, tea light candles, pretty placemats, napkins and glassware. It’s really simple to make something look amazingly beautiful.

What is your fondest holiday memory?

Watching the kids’ excitement as they run down the stairs in the morning, scrambling to see what Santa has delivered—that in itself is pure joy.

–Katie Scott

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My boys are ages 4 and 6, and our family time has absolutely become richer by experiencing the holidays through their eyes. We do an annual excursion to the Polar Express in Palestine, an old-fashioned steam engine train with a “trip” to the North Pole—all in our pajamas.

What is the most memorable holiday gift you’ve ever received and why was it so special?

My favorite gift ever was a collection of artfully framed photographs of my father during his time sailing long-term throughout the Caribbean.

He was quite the adventurer and it’s worth so very much to me.

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I love the magic that the season inspires, hopefully slowing down and appreciating the simple act of thinking of others first.

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–Suzanne Coppola

Where is the most luxurious place you’ve ever visited during the holidays?

My husband Paul and I spent our first Christmas as a married couple at Richard Branson’s Ulusaba lodge in South Africa and it was truly an unforgettable experience.

What is the most memorable holiday gift you’ve ever given?

As a family, we really appreciate the opportunity to sponsor a family each year from the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree. We limit the number of gifts we do for each other and enjoy focusing on finding special things for the family we sponsor. It’s important to my husband and me that we teach the concept of giving back to our boys.

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Like a crazed person who can’t get enough decorations up. I always have two fully decorated Christmas trees up in my house, and display all of my 100 collected “best ever” Santas all over the house.

What do you love about the holidays?

I love Christmas trees, Santa Claus and going to New York to get into the holiday spirit.

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I decorate the house so that everyone who walks in immediately falls into the holiday spirit.

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–Randall Davis

What is your fondest holiday memory?

It’s always the same—when my kids were little and excited for Santa, I enjoyed watching them open their gifts on Christmas morning.

What will you have on your holiday dinner menu this year?

I will eat only turkey and my grandfather’s recipe for dressing as I do every year. Everyone else will eat about 50 percent of the sides they bring, keeping up the universal holiday tradition of too much food.

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Over the top—two trees, 100 saints, animated displays, the coolest stockings and the fire always burning.

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Antica Farmacista diffusers—I love infusing the house with fragrances that complement the season and all the cooking we do. Silver trays are great for putting the finishing touch in an entryway or powder room.

I also fill glass apothecary jars of all sizes with gold and silver ornaments and use them as centerpieces.

How do you decorate your home for the holidays?

I use boxwood garlands to decorate the front door and the entry staircase, and the tree is decorated in a collection of different gold, silver and mercury glass ornaments, so everything sparkles.

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My holiday decorating style is classic, simple and elegant.

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–Julie Rhodes

What type of holiday party do you like to throw?

I love intimate dinners and large cocktail parties. In either case, I really enjoy designing the invitations, selecting the perfect scent for the entry and powder rooms, and arranging tables with greenery, candles and silver pieces.

What are some tips/tricks for stress-free entertaining this holiday season?

Use diffusers instead of candles, so nothing needs to be lit before guests arrive; Dash & Albert throw rugs at entryways and in the kitchen, so caterers and guests can wipe their feet; and crystal topper wine corks to keep bottles fresh and looking pretty.

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veryone knows the tale about the cobbler’s children never having shoes. However, most are probably less familiar with the plight of a builder’s wife who knows any house developed by her spouse—even one in which they are planning to live—could be sold. Such was the case for builder Mark Danuser and his wife, Christine. The couple hadn’t even painted and furnished their new home when Allane O’Neil, a potential client, took a peek. “She really liked one of our firm’s other projects, but it sold,” Danuser explains. “So with Christine’s permission, I showed her this one and she loved it.” The builder soon broke the news to his wife that they needed to move on—literally.

With plans to build elsewhere, the duo stepped aside and watched Allane transform the residence into something uniquely hers. “When it came to finishes, her style and

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ours matched up beautifully, but she really was able to make it her own and bring her personal sense of style to the home,” the builder says.

The house that caught Allane’s eye had resulted from collaborations between Danuser and architect Mark David Hoesterey. Using brick and roof pitches in keeping with the established University Park neighborhood while stripping away any fussy ornamentation, the architect calls it “a regional interpretation of something you might see in Santa Barbara, California,” but notes he always aims for timelessness over any particular style.

Though the cut-limestone sills and brick-corbel details are reminiscent of classical motifs, “the execution is clean-lined and simple,” says Hoesterey, who worked with senior project manager Enrique Montenegro and project coordinator Philip Pitzer. The architect adds:

This Dallas home features Lueders limestone headers and sills from Dallas Limestone, a custom door

by Arte de Arquitectura de Mexico and a custom pendant fabricated

by Solara Iron Doors & Lighting.

The roof is by R&B Roofing, and the custom cast-concrete planters are by Form and Fiber.

Jensen Engineers handled the structural engineering.

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The family room blends styles with a retro Arteriors fixture from Scout Design Studio, a vintage Charles Hollis Jones coffee table from Antiques Moderne and a Moroccanstyle rug from Interior Resources. An RH sofa in Perennials fabric holds pillows wearing vivid Bunglo by Shay Spaniola material from Laura Lee Clark. The Poteet Victory art is from McLarry Modern in Santa Fe.

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A table doubles as a reading spot in the dining room, where Osborne & Little fabric from ID Collection breathes new life into vintage chairs from Antiques Moderne.

The Global Views light fixture is from Scout Design Studio, and the Lyle Owerko photograph is from Gallerie Noir. Windows throughout are Pella, with flooring

by Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flooring Services.

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“The huge divided-light windows also have classical proportions, but integrating such large openings is a more contemporary approach that allowed us to celebrate the connection with the outdoors in all of the main living spaces.”

In response, landscape designer Tal Thevenot crafted a front yard cohesive with the architectural concept.

“My goal was to be true to the home’s historic traditional form—but with an eclectic-modern and industrial vibe— so the circular driveway and curved lawn are formal,” says Thevenot, who utilized plantings such as cotoneaster, flowing grasses and rosemary for their sculptural effect.

“But it’s eclectic touches, like the raised steel planters and cast-concrete urns, that give it flair.”

“Eclectic” and “flair” proved to be bull’s-eye terms for Allane’s indoor style as well, as designer Morgan Farrow

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deduced after an initial meeting with the homeowner.

“Just imagine every style you can think of mashed together,” Farrow says, noting Allane doesn’t stick to one style in fashion, art or design, yet there’s some magic alignment that makes it all work.

From the first step through the curved portal, where the entry spotlights a John Newsom painting, a Made Goods chair and a Big Mango Trading Company side table—with windows revealing Lee Industries from Brendan Bass Showroom slipcovered chairs in the pool area—it’s clear the mash-up philosophy is a winner. “She didn’t want anything typical or normal, so even when it came to lighting we had to think outside the box,” Farrow says. As such, the designer chose sparkly glass AV Mazzega ceiling fixtures to complete the opening statement.

Family room seating includes vintage Milo Baughman chairs from Antiques Moderne, Missoni Home poufs from Roche Bobois and a tufted ottoman from Mecox, with Ralph Lauren for Visual Comfort floor lamps from Lights Fantastic.

Designer Morgan Farrow conceived the fireplace—fabricated by East Side Creations—with board-formed concrete and black metal panels.

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Custom kitchen cabinets by Douglas Cabinetry showcase Omnia fixtures from Pierce Fine Decorative Hardware & Plumbing, while Vicostone quartz from CounterSource shines on the island countertop and the backsplash.

Bubble chandeliers by Pelle in New York hang over the island, where the Phase Design barstools wear Pindler vinyl. The Newport Brass faucet is from Ferguson, and the Wolf range is from Capital Distributing; the nearby breakfast areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theodore Alexander chandelier is from Brendan Bass Showroom.

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The lounge’s Nancy Corzine sofa from Vinya—on a zebrano base from Paloma Creations— tops a rug from Interior Resources; the Karl Springer chandelier is from John Gregory Studios. The coffee table’s Adrian Pearsall base from Antiques Moderne holds a Barco Mirror & Glass top. Art above the surround from Dallas Limestone is from Wall Gallery.

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Below, left: Built-in cabinets by Douglas Cabinetry maximize storage space in the lounge, showcasing coffee table books and treasured accessories purchased through the years. A vintage cloisonné horse—one of the homeowner’s prized possessions— is from William-Christopher Design.

Below, right: Equipped with the essential cocktail hour accoutrements, a bar cart from the homeowner’s own collection brings a touch of Art Deco style to the lounge. An arching brass floor lamp by Arteriors and artwork by Isabelle du Toit— purchased through the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Art for Advocacy auction—complete the vignette.

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Eider White by Sherwin-Williams coats the guest bedroom, which features mostly vintage items from the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous home. The bedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accent pillows and throw are from Nest, and a grass-cloth frame from Paloma Creations was added to an existing headboard. The Pindler white linen Roman shades were fabricated by Kate Ericson Sewing and Design.

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Throughout the home, “wow” moments continue at a rapid-fire pace. In the lounge, with a tufted-cream sofa and blue-velvet lounge chairs, a surprising geometric cowhide rug ratchets everything up a notch, while in the kitchen, brass barstools with vinyl seats are juxtaposed with whitepainted and weathered-oak cabinets. Equally unexpected is the dining room, where 1970s mod chairs in screamingpink damask pull up to a farmhouse table below a Brutaliststyle fixture suspended from a lacquered ceiling. “There was never any strategic plan,” says Farrow, who found the chairs at a consignment shop and stumbled upon the light fixture. “I’d find something, then she would; it was all very spontaneous.” Equally creative is the guest room, featuring a headboard from Allane’s previous home attached to a grass-cloth-covered frame. “This room represents years of the homeowner’s vintage hunting,” Farrow says. If the

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house has an identifiable thread, it is undoubtedly the art collection. Farrow says placement of the art—every bit as edgy and diverse as the owner herself—was anything but random. “Prior to moving in, we photographed every piece, printed out photos of them and pinned them up in potential locations,” she explains. Once the furniture had been arranged, they displayed the actual artwork throughout the home and analyzed each placement before making any holes in the walls or final decisions.

In the end, it was calculated moments, such as the precision of hanging the wartwork, coupled with freeflowing decisions that created the ultimate success formula.

“Typically, I’m a storyboarding-type planner, and Allane prefers to get down and dirty and dig and hunt, but our back-and-forth synergy really worked,” Farrow says. “The final result is just like her: fun, colorful and edgy.”

In the master bathroom, Designers Guild wallpaper from ID Collection echoes custom-cut Daltile marble flooring; the shower’s subway tile is from Porcelanosa. Douglas Cabinetry fabricated the vanity, which features a Mirabelle sink and Vicostone top from CounterSource. The MTI tub and Toto fixtures are from Ferguson, and the vintage sconces are from John Gregory Studios.

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BOLD & BEAUTIFUL

HOUSTON CREATIVES—AND SISTERS—PUSH THE BOUNDARIES WITH THEIR TIMELESS YET DARING DESIGNS, CREATING A UNIQUE STYLE ALL THEIR OWN.

WRITTEN BY YELENA MOROZ ALPERT / PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATE LESUEUR

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Sisters Saba Jawda and Sarah Jawda (shown left, from left to right) are taking Texasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; design scene by storm. Ever fashionable, they apply their trademark timeless yet bold style to the finishes, paint and fabrics they select as designers (previous pages). Saba, who is also an artist, utilizes the duoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite color combination, black and white, in her paintings (above).

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The duo source a variety of bold fabrics from Decorative Center Houston (opposite, top right) for their Jaw[Line] collection of pillows, one of which the sisters paired with a footstool and an antique French chair in pink mohair they recently refurbished (right); the painting, again by Saba, is titled Range.

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f they’re not busy working at the Carrara marble desk in their pristine Houston office, sisters Saba Jawda and Sarah Jawda are often traversing the globe for inspiration—something that comes naturally to the multidisciplinary designers, who were born in Iraq and lived in Jordan and Belize before settling in Texas. While traveling, they entertain their design interests by hotel hopping, having recently visited the Casa Malca in Tulum, Mexico. “We can relate to its mindset of mixing it up, which inspires us to take our ideas to another level,” says Sarah, noting the hotel’s unique style of blending contemporary art with a Yucatán Peninsula beach vibe.

This approach—seeking inspiration and pushing boundaries—fuels the sisters’ firm, Jawda and Jawda, known for impeccable interior design services and made-to-order furniture, pillows, fine and digital art, and even cheeky greeting cards inspired by graphics seen at the Ace Hotel. With an ardent love for the color black and discerning taste for interiors and fashion, they believe in limitless possibilities. “If we can’t find something, we make it,” says Saba.

Known for having a clean, bold aesthetic with an attention to detail, Saba and Sarah often opt for neutral furnishings and rich fabrics with metallic accents—think pink mohair upholstery with one of their signature pillows in high-end velvet. “The bold prints are perfect for bringing in color and texture where you wouldn’t normally on bigger pieces,” Sarah notes. Their ultimate goal is to curate quality pieces that allow a room to speak for itself. “When you try to fight the architecture, it never really works out,” Sarah adds. They also boast a love of Pop art, Expressionism and the style of Marie Antoinette, which inspires their work.

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Saba’s oil-and-acrylic-on-canvas piece, titled Petals, provides a striking backdrop behind the Carrara marble desk in the sisters’ Houston studio (left); the bench is a custom piece for a client. Greeting cards (above) are part of the growing Veritas line by Sarah, whose talents also include graphic design.

In lieu of trends, however, Saba and Sarah adhere to the motto: Buy well, not often.

“Whether I purchase something for my home or my closet, I want to keep it for years to come,” Sarah says. “That also applies to our line of products.” The pair conceptualized their Jaw[Line] collection of furnishings, now with more than 50 pieces, during college 10 years ago. The collaboration evolved naturally, and in 2009, they began designing under one umbrella, with their varied interests—Saba studied architecture and interior design; Sarah earned a degree in advertising, public relations and marketing—resulting in perfect harmony.

“We definitely push and inspire each other,” says Sarah. “Being so different is a reason

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we work so well together. We know our strengths and weaknesses.”

As a team, Sarah and Saba seem to embody a yin and yang, complementing each other in a way very similar to that of their favorite color pairing. “Black and white, in both dress and design, has always been the most timeless of combinations,” says Sarah. Given their continuous quest for inspiration, ability to push boundaries and penchant for designing spaces and products that look better with time, it’s safe to say their partnership will have a similar staying power. “Great style definitely gives a person confidence, edge and drive, yet comfort is also key,” Saba says. “It’s all about balance.”

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RIPPLE EFFECT NATURAL ELEMENTS AND WATERY HUES IMBUE A RESORT-LIKE HOME ON LAKE AUSTIN. WRITTEN BY TATE GUNNERSON / PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL BARDAGJY

INTERIOR DESIGN / KELLE CONTINE AND ERIN JUDGE, KELLE CONTINE INTERIOR DESIGN, LLC ARCHITECTURE / JAMES LARUE, LARUE ARCHITECTS HOME BUILDER / MATT SHOBERG, SHOBERG CUSTOM HOMES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / RICK SCHEEN, JOHN HALL AND ANN AKIU, LANDWEST DESIGN GROUP

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A cantilevered roofline creates variations in this Austin homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s geometric lines, while warm wood soffits and zinc panels from Quality Roofing break up its stone-and-stucco massing. A custom steel-and-glass door fabricated by Dynamic Architectural Windows & Doors in British Columbia allows in sunlight and creates a sightline through the home to the backyard.

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his home is all about the lake lifestyle,” says principal architect James LaRue, describing the rectilinear structure he designed for clients on a tree-lined street facing Lake Austin. “It’s almost like a resort.” The homeowners—real estate entrepreneurs with three daughters—are longtime friends with the parcel’s former owner and quickly scooped up the coveted waterfront property when it became available.

“We enjoy wakesurfing, paddleboarding and jet skiing,” the husband explains, adding they wanted their new home to strike a balance between comfortable and modern.

Because local building codes forbid removing trees of a certain size, LaRue began by designing the L-shaped structure around the site’s mature pecan trees. Limestone and smooth acrylic stucco cover the home’s main body, while the second story is clad with zinc panels.

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shades the poolside patios. “This building could have overwhelmed the site, so we tried to break down its mass,” says LaRue, who worked with project architect Rez Lankerani.

Like the exterior, the interiors combine modern and natural elements in reference to the lakeside setting.

A custom-stained oak-paneled cabinet system conceals hidden storage in the main living areas, including along the open steel-and-glass staircase and in the couple’s office. “It took a village to figure out every single detail and how everything transitions,” says interior designer Kelle Contine, who collaborated with project designer Erin Judge.

For example, Contine shared CAD files with LaRue’s office and even joined builder Matt Shoberg and the owners in meetings with both Steel House MFG and millworker Joseph Zambarano of Sea Hill Custom MFG to coordinate the custom stair railing and millwork, respectively.

In the living room, Sahar Carpets’ Fresco rug from Black Sheep Unique complements Kevin Greer art from Metropolitan Gallery.

A Palecek side table joins a de Sede chair, a Minotti sofa and a B&B Italia coffee table from Scott + Cooner. Susi’s Workroom created pillows using fabric from collections by Architex along with Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks and Chivasso by Jab Anstoetz, both from Stockton Hicks Laffey.

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Steel House MFG built the entry’s custom blackened-steel stair railing, showcasing M3 Glass Technologies glass from Anchor-Ventana with an integrated LED light strip imparting a soft glow. The faceted pendant with mirrored finish is by Pallucco and from Scott + Cooner; flooring is by Woodwright Hardwood Floor Company.

For continuity, wood also appears in the kitchen, where a custom-stained oak border lining the cabinetry contrasts with the modern white lacquer finish as well as the marble mosaic backsplash inlaid with a mix of clear and smoked glass squares. “While it doesn’t have color,” Contine says, “the smoky mirror creates shadows and depth.” In the office, grayed glass also appears on the new top of a desk base and on the sliding, contemporary barn-style door. Matching chartreuse chairs introduce a splash of color. “They add a fun pop and another layer,” Contine says.

Elsewhere, Contine incorporated calmer shades reminiscent of the home’s tranquil surroundings. An aqua

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silk-and-wool rug in the living room creates a soothing canvas for a sleek sectional sofa and a sculptural swivel chair. When the area’s large lift-and-slide doors open, the space unifies seamlessly with the exterior patios around the elevated swimming pool. “It creates a viewing plaza that buffers you from the landscape,” LaRue says. “You don’t see the grass, so it fools the eye into thinking the water comes all the way up to the house.”

The surroundings also factored into the processes of building and landscaping. Faced with a high water table that would eventually erode a standard foundation, Shoberg brought in a diesel-powered machine to drive more than

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Terzani’s Argent chandelier from Scott + Cooner illuminates the dining area’s Molteni&C table and chairs from Urbanspace Interiors; the bar’s HanStone Quartz countertops and AKDO backsplash are from Architectural Tile & Stone. Meredith Pardue art from Metropolitan Gallery joins B&B Italia chairs from Scott & Cooner and a custom Kyle Bunting rug for a cozy setting fronting a Montigo fireplace from Parrish & Co.

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Right: Holly Hunt’s Corona pendants embody the kitchen’s elegant yet casual aesthetic, while Emtek hardware decorates the custom cabinetry by Joseph Zambarano of Sea Hill Custom MFG through Shoberg Custom Homes. The Matrix counter stools are from Wayfair; the Rohl faucets are from Ferguson.

Opposite: Lunada Bay Tile’s mosaic tile from Materials Marketing lines the pool. A Harbour Outdoor sectional and chaise lounges, a round Janus et Cie daybed and Seasonal Living cubes create places for easy entertaining with Lake Austin views. The upperlevel windows are from Exclusive Windows & Doors of Austin, and the Hinkley Atlantis sconces are from Lights Fantastic.

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“THIS HOME IS ALL ABOUT THE LAKE LIFESTYLE. IT’S ALMOST LIKE A RESORT.” –JAMES LARUE

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A cantilevered roofline shades the outdoor living space, housing a custom console designed by Kelle Contine Interior Design and built by Zambarano of Sea Hill Custom MFG through Shoberg Custom Homes; an industrial fan hangs overhead.

Lollygagger lounge chairs by Loll Designs rest on the poolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sun shelf, while Herman Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whimsical Spun rotating chairs from Workplace Resource perch on the grass. Atex Boat Docks helped builder Matt Shoberg place pilings used in the foundation.

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In the office, a desk from 1stdibs features an M3 Glass Technologies top from Anchor-Ventana; the shelving holds a Fiandre porcelain slab from Graniti Vicentia. A Crate & Barrel rug grounds a Bernhardt Design desk chair from The Basnight Group and Milo Baughman guest chairs from Design Within Reach.

The Rebecca Rothfus Harrell artwork is from Big Medium’s East Austin Studio Tour.

100 steel pilings deep into the earth below the water. “It’s a cast-in-place, pile-supported concrete foundation with piles seated in bedrock,” he says, noting building near the lake requires specific construction techniques. “While the pool and home foundations are integrated, there is a gap between them that funnels water out into the landscape and keeps it out of the foundation.”

Likewise, landscape architect John Hall, working with his company president, Rick Scheen, incorporated plants that would tolerate the high water table and rainy weather and designed drainage pipes that jog around the natural dams created by the cypress tree roots. “We worked diligently to preserve the critical roots, as required by Austin’s tree regulations,” Hall says. “Plus, they add real value to the property.” Construction project manager Ann Akiu installed a mix of grasses and several non-native plantings such as Creeping Jenny and fragrant white star jasmine, which balance the darker surrounding foliage. “We created a newer look by borrowing from several plant palettes,” Hall says. With the goal of bringing the clients’ vision to life, the team developed their own arrangement of plants based on the owners’ taste to create an aesthetic that was unique to their new home.

Inside and out, the residence maintains a modern feel while remaining comfortable and complementing its natural setting—a feat achieved through the close collaboration of everyone involved. “It’s a fairly modern building, and the warm materials make it a very livable house,” LaRue says.

To celebrate the success and completion of the multiyear project, the homeowners hosted a housewarming dinner for the entire design team. “It was our way of saying thank you and celebrating this beautiful home they all had a hand in creating,” the wife says. “There was a beautiful harmony of all these great minds coming together to design this space.”

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The guest bathroom’s sliding door—featuring M3 Glass Technologies glass from Anchor-Ventana and Krownlab hardware—opens to custom cabinetry, an Artistic Tile backsplash from Architectural Tile & Stone and Ceramiche Campogalliano porcelain-tile flooring from Schroeder. Tech Lighting sconces from Lights Fantastic flank the mirror, and the Kohler sink and faucet are from Ferguson.

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For a hotel-like aesthetic, the guest bedroom features an accent wall with handcrafted paper from MDC and patterned Nourison carpeting from Schroeder. The bedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;wearing Romo fabricâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and nightstand are both Bernhardt from Kaiser Hospitality; the sculptural Meeka pendant light by Tech Lighting is from Lights Fantastic.

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decoding home A DESIGN TEAM DECIPHERS A COUPLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STYLES TO TRANSFORM THEIR RESIDENCE INTO THE HOME OF THEIR DREAMS. WRITTEN BY LISA SKOLNIK / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATHAN SCHRODER

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INTERIOR DESIGN / SELENA MACKAY AND LARISSA LOVELESS, STUDIO MACKAY HOME BUILDER / MATT STASSI, BOXER PROPERTY

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Designed as a lady’s sitting room, the living room features Venetianplastered walls by Eleana Moeller.

David S. Gibson tweed from George Cameron Nash covers the sofa, while draperies showcase J. Robert Scott taffeta from Allan Knight and Associates. The lounge chairs and sconce are from Los Angeles’ Lawson-Fenning, and Tara Shaw’s waterfall coffee table tops a rug from Creative Flooring.

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f home is where the heart is, a dwelling should reflect its owners’ passions and proclivities. However, carrying out that sentiment typically takes time, as designer Selena Mackay experienced during a renovation she and builder Matt Stassi undertook in Houston. The project was years in the making, and although both homeowners hoped to give the traditional Georgian a more contemporary demeanor, “he wanted clean lines, industrial materials and a spare aesthetic, while she was going for chic and eclectic,” Mackay says.

As an initial step, architect of record Michael Dreef of Eubanks Group Architects completed the first round of plans. The project was then put on hold but revived two years later and assigned to Dreef’s colleague at the time, residential designer Brandon Breaux, who then kicked it back to Dreef after leaving to start his own firm, Brandon Breaux Design. Both embraced the same strategy. “One of the goals was to keep the exterior aesthetic original, so any additions would be seamless, while giving the interior a current and timeless solution,” Dreef explains. Breaux adds, “We didn’t specify details, so nothing would be dated.”

Removing moldings and walls to create expansive open spaces also made the home feel more modern.

With the broad strokes in place, the couple hired Stassi, who has since started his own company, River Construction, to mastermind a complete renovation down to the studs.

Given just the floor plans and elevations for doors and windows, the builder drove the project. “We needed to do everything, from finding the right trades and artisans to picking and sourcing all the materials, finishes, fixtures and furnishings,” he says. Major gestures included building an addition over the garage, overhauling the kitchen, adding a pool and a covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and incorporating Stassi’s idea halfway through the project for a wine room, a job completed in collaboration with Brian Crawmer of Agile Ofis, who provided Dirtt frameless glass walls and sliding-glass double doors.

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Chairs covered by Lozano Upholstery in a distressed material

by GH Leather pull up to the dining room table, which features Bernhardt Interiors bases. The blackened-steel fireplace surround complements the ceilingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s custom David Sutherland Newlon Collection wallcovering depicting a Richard Bettinger photo.

The rug is from Creative Flooring, and the artwork by Ben Charles Weiner came from Mark Moore Gallery in Culver City, California.

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Below, left: Designer Selena Mackay gilded and wired Z Gallerie candleholders to complement the Lindsey Adelman from Kuhl-Linscomb chandelier above the dining table, placing them on the wall to flank artwork by Iñaki Lazkoz. Eleana Moeller hand-applied the lacquered walls using custom Sherwin-Williams paint inspired by Chanel’s Blue Boy nail polish.

Below, right: The bar area mixes a backsplash and cabinetry—installed and fabricated by builder Matt Stassi—with Lagos Azul limestone countertops from Omni Surfaces. The reflection reveals the wine room, featuring Dirtt frameless glass walls and sliding-glass double doors by Agile Ofis.

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Segreto Finishes customized the loungeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Venetian-plaster walls, punctuated by Holly Hunt fabricclad draperies. J. Randall Powers sofas in Rose Tarlow Melrose House fabric from David Sutherland join a coffee table from Area and an end table from Blue Print. The fireplace surround by Gunnells Concrete Designs showcases an Andy Warhol screen print from Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The tulip-style table is from Again & Again.

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It didn’t take long for Stassi to realize they needed a designer to help make selections that would “be stylish, enduring, kid-proof and smart,” the builder says. So he tapped Mackay, who he speculated understood the wife’s style. “Matt called and said, ‘I have a client with great taste, and I know you can help her figure out what she wants,’ ” recalls Mackay, who worked with associate designer Larissa Loveless. From the first meeting, Mackay began decoding the homeowner. “She wore a chic tweed jacket and cowboy boots and used terms such as, ‘Moroccan and modern’ and ‘vintage, contemporary and classic with a twist,’ ” the designer remembers. With those points in mind, Mackay decided to create contrasts, with a focus on being “kicky, colorful and out of the box,” she says. She officially won over the homeowners with a rendering of the dining room, which exuded her approach. “The homeowner saw it and said, ‘You totally get me. Let’s do it,’” Mackay says with a laugh.

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To anchor the dining space, Mackay introduced sleek neutrals—namely a clean-lined custom Carrara-marbleand-stainless-steel dining table, curvaceous barrel dining chairs sheathed in gently distressed cowhide and a vintage midcentury ebonized breakfront the couple already owned— and then amped it up with shimmering navy-lacquered walls, a luminous bronze Lindsey Adelman chandelier and a custom-made wallcovering on the ceiling the designer dreamed up using an image by photographer Richard Bettinger magnified 2,500 times.

In addition to the dining room, Mackay and Stassi tackled every inch of the residence, translating the homeowners’ diverse influences into seamless yet intriguing spaces.

When they were stymied, the builder always seemed to have solutions, prompting the wife to print shirts for the team with the slogan, “Keep calm and let Matt handle it.”

An example is the 8,000 square feet of hand-scraped

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Opposite: The reading room radiates color with Phillip Jeffries’ African Raffia wallpaper in Turks & Caicos Orange from David Sutherland. Oushak rugs from Creative Flooring and draperies featuring Duralee fabric impart a Moroccan aesthetic. The end table is from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

Below: Lozano Upholstery updated the reading room’s vintage settee in Manuel Canovas embroidered linen from Culp Associates. A nearby sitting area features a custom armless sofa—covered in a Castel linen blend with a Schumacher silk-velvet trim—and vintage Lucite tables from Lynn Goode Vintage. A vintage bench from Shabby Slips and a mirror from the homeowners’ collection appear in the hallway.

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Above: Mackay furnished the back patio with wood-framed sofas from Cost Plus World Market, an acrylic coffee table from High Fashion Home, a Serena & Lily stool and a Dash & Albert indoor-outdoor rug from Kuhl-Linscomb. Outdoor draperies from RH provide shade.

Left: On the home’s exterior, a new roof by Long Point Roofing and windows from Monarch Windows and Doors create a beautiful façade overlooking a new heated swimming pool by Supreme Pools & Spas.

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Style and function coalesce in the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family room, which features a trio of Tom Dixon pendants, poufs from Kuhl-Linscomb, a cotton kilim rug from Madison Lily Rugs and a 19th-century chest from Hot Moon Collection in Venice, California, used as a side table. Phillip Jeffriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chevron Chic in Zebra Crossing covers the walls.

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Above: A custom sofa in the children’s family room wears Thom Filicia for Kravet fabric, with custom pillows in material from Schumacher and Designers Guild.

Left: An Issa Salliander painting in the children’s family room, from Galerie Lisa Kandlhofer in Vienna, Austria, holds court over vintage Flemish sling chairs from Area flanking a spun-metal side table from Lawson-Fenning.

7-inch-wide oak planks he tracked down to replace the wood floors downstairs—save for the kitchen and study, where polished concrete adds industrial-strength style. He also updated the front-entry façade, replacing the previous two stories of arched glass with a metal standing-seam awning between new steel doors and a window. Finally, rustic red bricks received a coat of soft, understated white paint to emphasize the home’s new streamlined façade and timeless silhouette.

Mackay embraced Stassi’s approach throughout the interiors, trading overwrought, traditional furnishings and trappings for timeless basics with a twist. In the lounge, for example, she toned down a beloved pair of overstated Victorian sofas by eliminating their swooping camelback spines and overblown rolled arms and then covering them with shimmering indigo linen-velvet to accentuate their freshly refined curves. She also gave antique Queen Anne consoles a new lease on life in front of matching built-in shelves filled with a collection of precious leatherbound books. Thanks to updates like these throughout the residence, the wife has the home she always wanted.

“It’s clean, modern and eclectic—and I can really use every room,” she raves. “I was trying to get a look I couldn’t describe—and I still can’t describe it. But I’ve got it thanks to Selena’s and Matt’s translating skills.”

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The husband and wife have separate master bathrooms, and a highlight of his is Troveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nyx wallpaper from Holly Hunt, which covers a wall behind the streamlined tub and Dornbracht fixtures, all from Ferguson. Imolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concrete Project flooring is from Thorntree.

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The master bedroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Phillip Jeffries wallcovering and Rose Tarlow Melrose House drapery fabric are from David Sutherland. A Holland & Sherry wool-covered bedframe is the canvas for pink pillows from High Fashion Home on Pratesi bedding, while chairs clad in MĂŠtaphores fabric face an ottoman from Memorial Antiques & Interiors. A Circa Lighting lamp from Area and a Made Goods mirror accessorize a Bungalow 5 nightstand.

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I would love to curate another collection for public space. Off The Wall was given the opportunity to curate and then brand Mackenzie Thorpe artwork for the Heart Institute Cardiology Clinic at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. It would be a wonderful opportunity to be able to work with the Houston community, as well as patients and the artist, to create wellness right here at home.

OFF THE WALL GALLERY Family-owned and operated since opening its doors in the late 1970s, Off The Wall Gallery has evolved from a small venue showcasing poster art to a full-scale gallery featuring renowned artists spanning a multitude of genres and mediums. “We have matured with our clients as well as the city of Houston,” says Off The Wall cofounder and owner Mimi Sperber. “We have grown into a gallery that includes artwork of the 20th-century masters as well as currently established artists. Along the way, we have contributed to the development of sculpture and original art glass markets in Houston.” The gallery has built a reputation for providing clients with the necessary expertise in finding artwork that will complement the design of the space while also reflecting the client’s personality and style. “Art inspires me, as does antique furniture and rugs. Putting them together in someone’s home is tantamount to telling a story,” explains Sperber. “The art and the home are very personal and should reflect the client’s personality. Sometimes it’s comparable to playing the role of matchmaker.”

Ultimately, art is subjective and very specific, which means that each new project also presents as a new challenge. Finding the perfect artwork is a collaborative effort in which client expectations and communication are paramount. “A client should have a vision, style and budget to make the experience rewarding,” says Sperber. “The goal is achieved when we are finished on time and within budget while also maintaining a high-quality relationship with the client. A home is similar to a blank canvas and I love seeing how it all takes shape.”

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Listening to clients and their stories—we pay close attention and then carefully curate meaningful items to create a design with which the client feels connected.

OZ INTERIORS Leveraging more than 35 years of combined industry experience, Jorge Cantu and Gregory Landry created OZ Interiors based on a shared desire to help people express themselves authentically through the design of their living spaces. Established in April 2015, the young, Houston-area design firm has already built a solid reputation for creating distinctive designs that do not conform to conventional labels such as “traditional” or “modern” simply because each project is influenced not by a set of design standards or trends, but by the client’s needs and wants, ultimately striking a balance between their desired aesthetic and the necessary functionality within the space. “OZ is committed to taking a client’s style and personality and then layering on an aesthetic that they do not expect, but love,” explains Cantu, who serves as the firm’s creative director. “The creative process starts with understanding a client. We listen and observe while clients share what they love and want in their new design.” Even more, the firm prides itself on building upon the client’s vision to create something truly extraordinary. “We love bringing an element of surprise that goes above and beyond what was in the design plan—art the client didn’t expect to be placed somewhere or maybe a favorite item the client was sure had no place in the new room,” says Cantu. “Every space we design is an extension of the most important aspect to any project: the client. It’s our job to help the client see the style that already exists within them and bring it forth in a unique design that fits their lifestyle. The process challenges the client’s standards and gets them excited about something they could not see before.”

TOP: The under lighting and floating design are highlights in this sleek modern space.

The dark tiger wood perfectly frames the bar while the down lighting showcases the glassware.

BOTTOM: The backyard of this modern French chateau features the juxtaposition of traditional aesthetics with a contemporary pool.

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Decorum Architectural Stone

Silver Linings

Paonazzo, an Italian white marble with striking black and gold veining throughout, is available in 2-centimeter slabs that are book-matched for custom integrated countertops. Decorum Architectural Stone is dedicated to providing the highest quality slab and tile materials for your project selection, fabrication and installation.

Silver Linings allows you to move without ever having to lift a finger.

The full-service organizational firm unpacks, sorts and accessorizes your new home quickly and efficiently. Silver Linings is there to personally serve you and your family.

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CONSISTENT PROCESS. UNIQUE OUTCOMES.

Elliston Systems and Design

With an award-winning team and a meticulous design, installation and finishing process, Elliston Systems and Design blends sophisticated technology with elegant simplicity in building the world’s finest life-changing solutions. Along with home automation and audio/video services, the company also offers high-performance home cinemas featuring properly designed acoustics, chic finishes, comfortable seating and game-changing audio/video. ellistonsystems.com | 214.634.9525

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Webber + Studio, Architects

Webber + Studio, Architects specializes in direct solutions to direct architectural problems, using a guiding set of principles: functionalism, expressionism, regionalism and minimalism. Setting a priority on the client’s and site’s needs, the studio’s rigorous process has yielded a diverse and innovative body of work.

webberstudio.com | 512.236.1032

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advertiser index APPLIANCES

ARCHITECTS

Capital Distributing 214.638.2681 | Dallas capitaldistributing.com

Jauregui Architects 512.328.7706 | Austin jaureguiarchitect.com

Dacor dacor.com

L. Lumpkins Architect, Inc. 214.730.0112 lumpkinsarchitects.com

Miele mieleusa.com

Masa Studio Architects Houston masastudio.net

High Point Market highpointmarket.org

Monark Premium Appliances 855.916.6627 monarkhome.com

McKinney York Architects 512.476.0201 | Austin mckinneyyork.com

ICAA Texas Chapter 212.730.9646 | San Antonio classicist-texas.org

Officine Gullo USA 800.781.7125 officinegullo.com

Oscar E. Flores Design Studio 210.679.4675 | San Antonio ofdesignstudio.com

Sub-Zero Wolf subzero-wolf.com

R P G A Design Group, Inc. 817.332.9477 | Fort Worth rpgaarchitects.com

ARCHITECTS

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Sanders Architecture 512.482.9258 | Austin sanders-architecture.com

ART + FRAMING Cowart Fine Art 713.526.5538 | Houston cowartfineart.com

ASSOCIATIONS

AUTO DEALERSHIPS Audi Central Houston 866.797.6741 | Houston audicentralhouston.com

BUILDING MATERIALS

Glasshouse 512.270.2055 | Austin 214.761.1100 | Dallas glasshouseproducts.com Reflection Mirror & Glass 972.365.5336

Veritas 214.526.7924 | Dallas

CUSTOM METALWORK Santiago Iron Works, Inc. 469.441.7208 | Dallas

DOORS + WINDOWS Duomo Iron Doors 832.334.6170 | Houston Durango Doors 512.563.1670 | Austin 713.680.3435 | Houston durangodoors.com

Baldridge Architects 512.441.1700 | Austin baldridge-architects.com

Tim Cuppett Architects 512.450.0820 | Austin cuppettarchitects.com

Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design 952.473.9503 charlesrstinson.com

Webber + Studio Architects 512.236.1032 | Austin webberstudio.com

Dick Clark + Associates 512.472.4980 | Austin dcarch.com

William S. Briggs Architect 214.696.1988 | Dallas williamsbriggs.com

The Fireplace Man 713.785.8399 | Houston thefireplaceman.com

ARCHITECTURAL MOLDINGS

CUSTOM GLASS DESIGN

LaCantina Doors lacantinadoors.com

Camcraft 3D 281.259.4025 camcraft3d.com

Fashion Glass & Mirror 800.973.GLASS fashionglass.com

Milgard Windows & Doors 800.MILGARD milgard.com

FAB Architecture 512.469.0775 | Austin fabarchitecture.com Fusch Architects 214.696.0152 | Dallas fuscharchitects.com

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Firerock Building Materials 888.876.1025 firerock.us/texas

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CUSTOM FIREPLACES

Fleetwood Windows & Doors fleetwoodusa.com/luxe

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Michael J. Siller Interiors

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FLOOR COVERINGS

FLOOR COVERINGS (continued)

FURNITURE + ACCESSORIES

Tufenkian tufenkiancarpets.com

Copenhagen 512.451.1233 | Austin 210.545.4366 | San Antonio copenhagenliving.com

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Modern Steel Doors 800.406.1958 modernsteeldoors.com

Antrim Hand-Loomed Carpets & Rugs 866.311.1018 antrimcarpet.com

Portella Steel Doors & Windows 512.263.8851 | Austin 214.484.3134 | Dallas portella.com

Designer Floors of Houston 713.355.7500 | Houston designerfloorsofhouston.com

Presidio Steel Doors & Windows 512.524.6060 | Austin presidiodoors.com

Goravanchi Co. 713.626.4200 | Houston

The Arrangement Interiors 214.748.4540 thearrangement.com

David W. Gilbert & Associates 214.760.8500 | Dallas davidwgilbert.com

Rehme Steel Windows & Doors 512.916.0511 | Spicewood rehmesteel.com

Interior Resources 214.744.1300 intre.biz

Beringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 713.785.6400 berings.com

Fort Worth Billiards 817.377.1004 | Dallas dfwbilliards.com

Solara Iron Doors & Lighting 214.744.9900 solaralighting.com

J.D. Staron jdstaron.com

Bernhardt bernhardt.com

GR Home 214.651.7787 | Dallas grassrootsimports.com

Western Window Systems westernwindowsystems.com

Kyle Bunting kylebunting.com

Bill Luttrell, Inc. 214.741.7011 | Dallas

Hacienda 512.436.8870 | Austin haciendaaustin.com

FABRICS + WINDOW COVERINGS

Nourison nourison.com

Bright Chair 888.524.5997 brightchair.com

Heather Scott Home & Design 512.342.6899 | Austin heatherscotthome.com

Donghia 800.DONGHIA donghia.com

Raesz Custom Floors and Lighting 512.301.5580 | Austin austincustomfloors.com

Bunch & Shoemaker 713.426.2850 | Houston bunchshoemaker.com

Internum 832.242.9470 internum.com

Fabricut 800.999.8200 fabricut.com

Rug Mart 713.784.0300 | Houston rugmarthouston.com

Caracole 800.468.8730 caracole.com

Laurier Blanc 713.485.0071 | Houston laurierblanc.com

Fox Linton 470.355.8099 foxlinton.com

Samad 888.726.2393 samad.com

Christian Liaigre 212.201.2388 christian-liaigre.us

Lexington Home Brands lexington.com

Texas Sun & Shade 512.402.0990 | Austin txsunandshade.com

Scott Group Studio scottgroupstudio.com

The Citizenry Dallas the-citizenry.com

Marge Carson margecarson.com

Truett Fine Carpets & Rugs 214.748.7550 | Dallas truettcarpetsandrugs.com

CoCo & Dash Home 214.370.9743 | Dallas cocoanddash.com

Meredith Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell 713.526.7332 | Houston meredithodonnell.com

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FURNITURE + ACCESSORIES

Custom Creations Furniture 713.522.5833 | Houston customcreationsfurniture.com

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PROMOTION

Ames Design & Build

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GALLERIES

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HARDWARE (continued)

HOME BUILDERS + REMODELERS (continued)

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams 800.789.5401 mgbwhome.com

Crawshay Gallery 512.981.9405 | Dallas crawshaygallery.com

Pierce Decorative Hardware and Plumbing 214.368.2851 | Dallas piercehardware.com

Blackline Renovations 214.773.5566 blacklinerenovations.com

Paisley House 713.463.7600 | Houston paisley-house.com

Dimmitt Contemporary Art 281.468.6569 | Houston dimmittcontemporaryart.com

Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hardware & Plumbing 214.354.3795 | Dallas rickshardware.com

Bolio Custom Homes 713.922.7893 boliocustomhomes.com

Pettigrew Luxury Furnishings 214.747.2232 | Dallas pettigrew-usa.com

Laura Rathe Fine Art 713.527.7700 | Houston laurarathe.com

Rocky Mountain Hardware rockymountainhardware.com

Buster & Cogdell Builders 713.783.1192 | Houston busterandcogdellbuilders.com

Powell & Bonnell powellandbonnell.com

Off The Wall Gallery 713.871.0940 | Houston offthewallgallery.com

Sun Valley Bronze 866.788.3631 sunvalleybronze.com

Cambridge Signature Homes cambridgesignaturehomes.com

RH rh.com

Southwest Gallery 972.960.8935 | Dallas swgallery.com

Scott + Cooner 512.480.0436 scottcooner.com

Thornwood Gallery Fine Art 713.528.4278 | Houston thornwoodgallery.com

Smink Dallas sminkinc.com

HARDWARE

HOME AUTOMATION

cjb Homes cjbrec.com

AVAI Home Technology 512.301.9445 | Austin avaihome.com

David James Custom Builder 713.376.3488 davidjamescustombuilder.com

Elliston Systems & Design 214.634.9525 ellistonsystems.com

David Wilkes Builders 512.328.9888 | Austin davidwilkesbuilders.com

Stacy Coulter 214.705.3611 | Dallas stacycoulter.com

Acero Bella Fine Home Fittings 713.465.4800 | Houston acerobella.com

Stickley 315.682.5500 stickley.com

Alexander Marchant 512.462.1444 | Austin alexandermarchant.com

Aberdeen Building Group 713.819.2420 aberdeenbuildinggroup.com

Faulkner Perrin Custom Homes 214.912.4958 faulknerperrin.com

Verona Prive Maison 469.353.9476 | Dallas veronaprive.com

Ashley Norton Architectural Hardware 800.393.1097 ashleynorton.com

Allegro Modern 713.880.8899 | Houston allegromod.com

Foursquare Builders 512.944.4520 | Austin foursquarebuilders.com

Baldwin Hardware baldwinhardware.com

Ames Design & Build 512.879.6333 | Austin amesdesignbuild.com

Gardner Custom Homes 214.675.4435 Dallas | Fort Worth gardnercustomhomes.com

Morrison Supply Company 817.870.2227 | Fort Worth morsco.com

Bella Custom Homes 214.232.3690 bellacustomhomes.com

Jauregui Builders 512.328.7706 | Austin jaureguiarchitect.com

GALLERIES Ardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gallery 713.371.6333 | Houston ardensgallery.com

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HOME BUILDERS + REMODELERS

Ellerman Homes 214.750.7881 | Dallas ellermanhomes.com

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PROMOTION

Faulkner Perrin Custom Homes

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INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOMS (continued)

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Morris Hullinger morrishullinger.com

Eklektik Interiors 832.804.6300 | Houston eklektikinteriors.com

Erin Sander Design 214.244.8748 erinsanderdesign.com

Oz Interiors 346.571.3192 | Houston ozinteriors.net

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

John Brooks 713.622.5271 | Houston johnbrookshouston.com

Jacque Criswell DĂŠcor 281.880.5512 jacquecriswelldecor.com

Page Home Design 512.477.2307 | Austin pagehomedesign.com

Jane Page Design Group 713.803.4999 | Houston janepagedesigngroup.com

Sharon Staley Interiors 713.668.9689 sharonstaleyinteriors.com

Rohe & Wright Builders 713.864.4040 | Houston rohewright.com

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

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INTERIOR DESIGNERS

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Sebastian Construction Group 214.528.4130 | Dallas sebastiancg.com

AVID Associates 214.934.7374 | Dallas avidassoc.com

Jauregui Interiors 512.328.7706 | Austin jaureguiarchitect.com

Teresa M. Morgan Designs 214.460.1460 | Dallas teresammorgandesigns.com

Sharif & Munir 972.788.1234 | Dallas sharif-munir.com

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

Julie Rhodes 713.667.3894 | Houston julierhodesstyle.com

Tracy Design Studio tracydesignstudio.com

Shoberg Homes 512.358.4892 | Austin shoberghomes.com

Benjamin Johnston 713.300.9230 | Houston benjamin-johnston.com

Katie Scott Design 713.973.7384 | Houston katiescottdesign.com

Simmons Estate Homes 817.253.7770 simmonsestatehomes.com

Contour Interior Design 713.722.0511 | Houston contourinteriordesign.com

Ken Kehoe & Company 713.523.0580 | Houston kenkehoe.com

Bespoke Design Houston

Tatum Brown Custom Homes 214.261.4877 | Dallas tatumbrown.com

Cravotta Interiors 512.499.0400 | Austin cravottainteriors.com

Kevin Spearman Design Group 713.413.0005 | Houston kevinspearman.com

Donohoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewellers 281.367.9050

Crimson Design Associates 281.465.4400 designbycrimson.com

L. Pearson Design 713.614.7208 | Houston lauriehpearson.com

Citrine Home citrinehome.com

DeLeo & Fletcher Design 214.231.6260 | Dallas deleofletcherdesign.com

Lucinda Loya Interiors 713.682.2800 | Houston lucindaloyainteriors.com

Arete European Kitchens 512.383.9906 | Austin aretekitchens.com

The Design Firm 281.494.4433 | Stafford thedesignfirm.com

Denise McGaha Interiors 972.869.4914 | Dallas denisemcgaha.com

Michael J. Siller Interiors 713.528.4343 | Houston mjsinteriors.com

Casalinea 713.623.4050 | Houston casalinea.us

Design House 713.803.4949 | Houston designhousetx.com

Dinah Capshaw Interior Design 214.592.3188 | Dallas dinahcapshawid.com

Nancy Corzine nancycorzine.com

Christopher Peacock 888.889.8891 peacockhome.com

INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOMS

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JEWELRY

KITCHEN + BATH

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KITCHEN + BATH (CONTINUED)

DXV by American Standard dxv.com

THG Paris thgusa.com

Lee Lighting 855.448.1877 | Dallas leelighting.com

A Better Tripp Moving & Storage 713.266.8348 | Houston abettertripp.com

Eggersmann USA 800.276.1239 eggersmannusa.com

Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry wood-mode.com

Light It Right Outdoor Lighting 281.492.6630 | Houston lightitright.com

Nice Moves 214.747.6683 | Dallas nicemovesusa.com

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 214.761.9333 ferguson.com/showrooms

Zephyr 415.552.8033 zephyronline.com

Modern Forms modernforms.com

White Glove Storage & Delivery 512.490.1500 | Austin 214.748.1111 | Dallas whiteglovedelivery.com

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Gold Star Design & Construction 832.767.1583 | Houston goldstardesignandconstruction.com

LANDSCAPING

Kitchen & Bath Concepts 713.528.5575 | Houston kitchen-concepts.com

AquaTerra Outdoors 214.387.8333 | Dallas aquaterraoutdoors.com

Swarovski Lighting swarovski-lighting.com

The Kitchen Source 214.741.1912 | Dallas 817.731.4299 | Fort Worth thekitchensource.net

Lanson B. Jones & Co. 713.667.0709 | Houston lansonbjones.com

Unique Lighting of Texas, Inc. 214.421.2066 | Dallas lltx.com

Leicht 713.622.7440 | Houston leichthouston.com

Savoy House Lighting 800.801.1621 | Houston savoyhouse.om

LIGHTING

LUXURY BEDDING

Poliform 888.POLIFORM poliformusa.com

Anthology Lighting 281.298.5200 | Magnolia anthologylighting.com

The Hästens Store Dallas 214.252.0101 | Dallas hastens.com

Porcelanosa 877.PORSA.US porcelanosa-usa.com

Hammerton Studio hammertonstudio.com

Scandia Home scandiadown.com

Redstone Kitchens 214.368.5151 | Dallas redstonekitchens.com

Hubbardton Forge 800.826.4766 hubbardtonforge.com

Ronbow ronbow.com

John Pomp 212.426.7667 johnpomp.com

Studio Snaidero 832.426.4764 | Houston snaidero-usa.com

Jonathan Browning 415.401.9999 jonathanbrowninginc.com

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MISCELLANEOUS Silver Linings 214.752.7044 | Dallas silverliningsinc.com

MOVING + STORAGE

ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS Closet Factory 281.355.7676 | Houston closetfactory.com

OUTDOOR LIVING Pride Family Brands pridefamilybrands.com Teak Warehouse 800.343.7707 | 866.937.8325 teakwarehouse.com

POOL BUILDERS Keith Zars Pools 210.494.0800 | San Antonio keithzarspools.com Modern Design + Build 512.608.6602 | Austin moderndb.com Stone Mason of Spring 281.363.4102 | Montgomery waterfirerock.com

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PROMOTION

Ethan’s View at The Backyard

advertiser index REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty - Becky Frey Real Estate 214.536.4727 beckyfrey.com

Wilson & Goldrick Realtors Dru Brown 512.658.5428 | Austin wilsongoldrick.com

Dave Perry-Miller daveperrymiller.com David Christopher & Associates 214.443.1220 | Dallas davidchristopherassoc.com Ethan’s View at The Backyard 512.595.4762 | Austin ethansview.com Gottesman Residential Real Estate - Dara Allen 512.296.7090 | Austin gottesmanresidential.com Gottesman Residential Real Estate - Laura Gottesman 512.451.2422 | Austin gottesmanresidential.com

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SPAS + SALONS Grand Spa 972.392.9393 grandspa.com

STONE + TILE

STONE + TILE

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Decorum Architectural Stone 512.344.9235 | Austin decorumstone.com Dekton by Cosentino dekton.com Designer Stone Center 713.862.0120 | Houston designerstonecenter.com Eldorado Stone eldoradostone.com ELEMENTS 214.537.8833 | Dallas elements.design Neolith thesize.es

Greenwood King Properties Houston greenwoodking.com

Allied Stone 855.861.6388 Austin | Dallas | Houston alliedstoneinc.com

QDI Surfaces 214.741.2200 | Dallas qdistone.com

Luxury Portfolio Fine Property Collection luxuryportfolio.com

Ann Sacks 800.969.5217 annsacks.com

Stone Avenue 469.320.1911 | Dallas stone-avenue.com

Randall Davis Company 713.526.3222 | Houston randalldavis.com

Antolini Luigi antoliniprecioustone.com

The Stone Collection 972.488.5700 thestonecollection.com

Roxan Coffman Properties 512.477.6666 | Austin roxancoffman.com

Aria Stone Gallery 844.425.2742 Dallas | Houston ariastonegallery.com

Triton Stone Group of Dallas 214.775.1650 | Dallas tritonstone.com

Wilson & Goldrick Realtors 512.328.0022 | Austin wilsongoldrick.com

Caesarstone caesarstoneus.com

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

Cambria cambriausa.com

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WINE CELLARS Vinotemp 800.777.VINO vinotemp.com

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WEST UNIVERSITY SHOWCASE HOME

On August 18, Luxe Interiors + Design sponsored the West University Showcase Home, designed by L. Pearson Design. Guests enjoyed light bites and a tour of the beautiful Nottingham Drive home. Thank you to our sponsors: Audi Central Houston, Creative Flooring, Dimmitt Contemporary Art, Janus et Cie, JF Fabrics, Kohler, L. Pearson Design, Shabby Slips, Spaces for Home, The Galley, Thibaut, Tribute Goods, Quatrine and Vieux Interiors.

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Custom Carved Architectural Elements

camcraft3d.com 281.259.4025

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HOUSTON ANTIQUES + ART + DESIGN SHOW

Luxe Interiors + Design hosted a reception, in partnership with Preservation Houston, on September 8 to celebrate the Houston Antiques + Art + Design Show. Attendees enjoyed cocktails and hors d’ouevres at Silver Street Studios in Luxe’s VIP lounge, curated by Laura U Interior Design. Sponsors, including Creative Branch, Designer Stone Center, John Brooks Incorporated, Stark and White Glove Storage & Delivery, all contributed to making the VIP lounge a spectacular space.

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Antique & New Decorative Rugs

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WE ARE COMMEMORATING THE YEAR’S BITTER MONTHS BY EMBRACING THE NATURAL MANIFESTATIONS OF THE SEASON. REMINISCENT OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS VISIBLE IN THE ARCTIC, THE PIECES FOUND ON THIS PAGE TOGETHER SHOW THAT STYLE MAKERS ARE TAKING THEIR CUES FROM THE WORLD’S GLACIAL LANDSCAPES AND CRAFTING ETHEREAL PRODUCTS THAT WILL REMAIN COOL WELL BEYOND WINTER’S LAST SNOWFALL.

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