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Left: Hubbardton Forge introduces its new Vermont Modern collection, which includes the Metro pendant shown here. Page 100 Right: Small Cherry Blossom Top-Handle Bag by Nancy Gonzalez / neimanmarcus.com. Page 302 Below, left: Black Crescent Lounge / vonnegutkraft.com. Page 94

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EDITOR’S LETTER CONTRIBUTORS INSPIRATION FOUND Celebrating winter’s thaw and the reemergence of seasonal warmth, Luxe explores the importance of the cherry blossom on Japanese culture and its influence on design.

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COLLABORATION Newly formed communities of craftsmen and artisans countrywide prove there’s a seat at the table for everyone.

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DEBUT The handmade lighting aficionados behind Hubbardton Forge break from tradition for their latest collection of modern, minimalist pieces.

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BEHIND THE BRAND It’s a family affair at McKinnon and Harris, where a brother-sister duo are crafting outdoor furniture out of their Virginia workshop.

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WORLD TOUR A stylish introduction to the best of international design with Costas Voyatzis, the prolific curator of yatzer.com.

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ROUNDUP Luxe presents a lively batch of the latest in paint colors that are fresh, forward and shell-shockingly chic.

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

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MATERIAL The great outdoors set the stage for spring’s superb textiles that are anything but garden variety.

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TREND Four contemporary female artists and their work inspire the season’s hottest styles.

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SPOTLIGHT A group of illustrious interior designers weighs in on a lineup of stunning side tables that illuminate the beauty of the accent piece.

THE LOOK

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KITCHEN + BATH We take a peek at the captivating color trends coming to your home’s workhorse spaces, starting with a kitchen that will make you green with envy.

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SPACEX3 Looking to spice up that blank wall? Make it an art piece, as shown in these three rooms sure to motivate you to bring some pattern into your life.

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THE REPORT Get inspired by the brilliant rainbow of possibilities in our color guide, featuring 10 jaw-dropping room designs and products.

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STORYBOOK CHARM An update for a 1930s Bel-Air home commissioned by one legend from another yields a stylish, breezy space for a couple embarking on the next chapter in their lives. Written by Jennifer Sergent / Photography by Trevor Tondro

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CANYON MUSIC Crafting a residence brimming with light and color, a talented design team takes a Los Angeles home into the 21st century. Written by Laura Mauk / Photography by Roger Davies

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WHOLE CLOTH Canvas becomes a compelling, thought-provoking medium for a downtown Los Angeles artist’s meditative hanging sculptures. Written by Taryn Bickley / Photography by Jessica Sample

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ON THE COVER: Botanical photographs by Karl Blossfeldt line the walls of a sun room inside a Bel-Air home by legendary architect Wallace Neff. In front of the tableau, interior designer Paul Vincent Wiseman placed a pair of chairs from Lief. Page 234 060 / LUXESOURCE.COM

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SOUTHERN CHARM Deep, wraparound porches, stately columns and casual, laid-back living are all considered hallmarks of true Southern design. And with their distinct charm and character, the houses on this list will have you dreaming of lazy summer nights on the porch in true Southern style. luxesource.com/southern-charm

▲ HIGH GROUND: 14 MEMORABLE BALCONIES From a French-inspired patio in a seaside cottage to a modern terrace overlooking the cityscape (shown), these balconies provide the perfect space to either entertain or just relax solo outside with a cocktail. Here, we showcase a few of our favorite outdoor patios that will leave you wanting to spend all your time under the open sky. luxesource.com/memorable-balconies ▲ AN ITALIAN-STYLE MALIBU HOUSE WITH COASTLINE VIEWS A good story is one that takes its readers to another time or place through striking details and colorful imagery. For the narrative of this Tuscan-inspired estate, the design team began with a commanding Italianate façade featuring old-world elements and lush greenery that opens into interiors that balance authentic touches complemented by modern, tailored furnishings. See all the chapters of this story unfold at luxesource.com/italian-style-home.

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▲ HISTORY LESSONS IN SAN FRANCISCO With a desire to preserve, protect and enhance, one Northern California couple chose to keep their 1920s Mediterranean-style home’s historic past intact while making it light and welcoming for present day. Read more about the elaborate renovation and view the entire house tour at luxesource.com/historic-abode.

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The season of renewal (current projects! fresh ideas!) is here—and yet spring can also be a time when buds take a tad longer to bloom and concepts need coaxing to get started. We’ve all been there with the proverbial blank page staring us down. So, consider this New + Now issue to be an inspiration injection, where we update your point of view with discoveries that allow you to step outside the day-to-day and dive into something altogether new. Costas Voyatzis, the man behind yatzer.com, the global kaleidoscope of what’s happening in art, fashion and design, lets us in on the top brands to watch in 2017. We also

present the latest in side tables, report on the trend of vivid color making its way into homes across the country (Farrow & Ball Chappell Green, I have my eyes on you!), and head outdoors for a showcase of sumptuous new textiles. This spring, we also invite you online to the enhanced luxesource.com. Browse around and take a look. We’ll be tweaking things in the weeks to come, but hope you enjoy our ever-evolving digital home for design inspiration and discovery.

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LIZ ARNOLD Writer / New York Favorite Luxe interview: I really enjoyed speaking with designer Michael Siller and luxury rug specialist Larry Hokanson about their own Houston home. They are both history buffs and enthusiasts of Russian classicism, and they are incredibly knowledgeable on the intersection of history and design. They filled their interiors with reproductions of exquisite pieces selected during trips to The State Hermitage Museum in Russia, and I still have plans to show up on their doorstep one day to see it for myself! Who is the most fascinating person you’ve ever met? Eva Zeisel. She was a playful Hungarian-born industrial designer who was imprisoned by Joseph Stalin’s regime before moving her ceramics into mass production, and she had the first one-woman show at the MoMA. Sadly, she passed away in 2011 at the age of 105. Prized possessions: A coin pendant of Queen Elizabeth II—a gift from my late father—that I wear on a long necklace; a vintage French upholstered armchair in mustard yellow that’s so low you feel like you’re in a sports car; and my computer, which stores all of my writing and ideas.

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What do you find inspiring about design today? Having nostalgia for 1970s wallpaper, I love seeing the new designs and appreciation for this art form. I can’t wait to put an Abigail Borg paper in my powder room and make it a fresh, retro jewel box. Unforgettable Luxe shoot: One of my most memorable projects was a home designed by my visionary father, Joseph Minton. Not only were the house and location beautiful, but I was also able to do the shoot in my pajamas alongside my dad. On your coffee table: I am inspired by design books and have them all over my house, but I am mostly fueled by fiction. My recent favorites are City of Thieves by David Benioff and All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Most fascinating person you’ve ever met: The Maharaja of Jaipur at a small dinner party in Delhi, India, when I was 24.

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MARK ROSKAMS Photographer / New York Whose work are you most influenced by? Photographer Raymond Meier, who does such brilliant and innovative work in the commercial advertising and editorial fields; photographer François Halard, who developed a unique style in the world of interior photography; and designer and artist Doug Meyer, a longtime friend and collaborator who gives me so much inspiration in regards to design. What type of design inspires you? I really enjoy Santiago Calatrava’s bridges, buildings and public spaces, as well as Brutalist architecture of the old regimes, which are such amazing structures in their own right. Favorite assignments: In 2010, I worked on a book with Rizzoli in Puglia, Italy, and then on a second book last year. They were both great projects, and the memories of meeting people and seeing firsthand the beauty of many things—humanity, history, architecture, life, food and passion—will last forever. I am continuing this endeavor with a new book I am planning this year on the stables and barns of the British Isles.

LAURA FISHER KAISER Writer / Washington, D.C. My biggest creative influence comes from… Viewing art. I try to go to a museum once a week. Dream assignment: I would love to have a time-machine talk show called What Were You Thinking, where I interview famous, and infamous, people from history. Most-loved book: The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt’s New World by Andrea Wulf. She rummages through the scientist’s notebooks and inside his mind to show how his ideas helped create modern environmentalism. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Think big, but master the details. Also, find a good therapist. If not a writer, I would be… A Smithsonian museum curator.

ARNOLD HEADSHOT: COURTESY LIZ ARNOLD. OUTDOOR PHOTO: MARK ROSKAMS; LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE BY KRENT WIELAND DESIGN. ROSKAMS HEADSHOT: MARK ROSKAMS. KAISER HEADSHOT: EMILY WEISS PHOTOGRAPHY. REDFIELD HEADSHOT: JUSTINE MCKINZIE.

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MAKING DESIGNERS AND CRAFTSMEN FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ARE BUILDING NEW FUTURES TOGETHER AND REDEFINING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE MADE IN AMERICA. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY BRIELLE M. FERREIRA

The portrait of an artist as a solitary genius, toiling away and perfecting his craft in isolation, may be a romantic notion—a testament to a love of artistry so intense and allconsuming that nothing else matters—but it’s also a relic of the past. Today’s craftsmen and creatives don’t want to suffer for their art; instead, they’re using their creations to build bridges not only to the people who will ultimately invite the pieces into their homes but also to those who share their passions: fellow makers. As manufacturing in America continues to fight to thrive in the competitive global economy, the you-can’tsit-with-us mentality is giving way to communal tables, which in many cases have been built in collaboration by the people who sit around them. In places all over the country, this longing for connection is redefining what it means to be made in America, resulting in growing communities of independent designers who work side by side, collaborate regularly and sell their wares together. Here, we share some of our favorites.

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NEW YORK WHAT IT IS: Located on Canal Street in New York City, Colony is equal parts showroom and gallery with carefully curated goods from independent designers—many with ties to the area and working studios in nearby Brooklyn. Founded and curated by entrepreneur Jean Lin, the design co-op also has a strategic arm, named Colony Consult, developed to help designers better position their work in the retail market. WHAT IT DOES: Colony provides a community for the furniture, lighting, textile and object designers who call it home. In addition to offering a brick-and-mortar location for members to showcase their goods, Lin also thinks outside the box with a series of exhibits and pop-ups with neighboring non-endemic businesses to drive new traffic to the space. DESIGNERS TO WATCH: Industry darlings like Erickson Aesthetics, whose in-progress copper Manifold chair is featured on our Radar opener, count themselves part of Colony, as do craftsman and designer Aaron Poritz (pictured far right), whose gorgeous Abner toolbox (shown on the previous page) offers both form and function; lighting upstart Allied Maker and its Voyager 333 chandelier (shown right, top); and the woodworking wunderkinds behind Vonnegut/Kraft, who are responsible for the handsome Black Crescent lounge (right, bottom).

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SEATTLE WHAT IT IS: Founded in 2008 by the prolific minds behind some of the Pacific Northwest’s most successful creative practices—Grain, Iacoli & McAllister and Ladies & Gentlemen Studio, for example—Join Design has become much more than a venture to showcase local talents and now includes more than 50 members

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from independent design studios all over the country. WHAT IT DOES: In addition to hosting events and exhibits featuring products (made in the USA, of course) from its impressive roster of makers, Join also solicits new product design, curates its own collections for popular trade shows, offers mentorship programs and organizes retail pop-ups. DESIGNERS TO WATCH: Multimedia artist Aleksandra Pollner’s

unique and modern approach to traditional furniture constructs, as shown in the table above, left, is breathtaking; designer Melanie Abrantes creates chic accessories (above, right) using beautifully grained wood and cork, the nonconventional material of our dreams; and The Granite’s expert handling of form and function makes even the most mundane of objects extraordinary.

MANIFOLD CHAIR PHOTO: COURTESY ERICKSON AESTHETICS. PORITZ AND ABNER TOOLBOX PHOTOS: COURTESY AARON PORITZ. VOYAGER 333 CHANDELIER PHOTO: RYDEN RIZZO. BLACK CRESCENT LOUNGE PHOTO: ALAN TANSEY. TABLE PHOTO: COURTESY ALEKSANDRA POLLNER. ACCESSORIES PHOTO: MELANIE RICCARDI.

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LOS ANGELES WHAT IT IS: A community built by Los Angelesbased furniture makers, L.A. Box Collective started as a way to bond over the group’s shared commitment to working with sustainable materials while engaged in sustainable practices— something they continue to honor through a particularly thoughtful mission statement. WHAT IT DOES: Not only does the collective encourage and provide support to makers who seek to tackle their craft with a mindful approach to the environment, it also puts on joint exhibitions of work completed under a common theme: For example, last year, its 10 members debuted a show at the Craft & Folk Art Museum, titled “Windfall,” which featured new works crafted exclusively from wood sourced from local trees felled during California’s historic San Gabriel Valley windstorm of 2011. DESIGNERS TO WATCH: Casey Dzierlenga splits her time between Los Angeles and her home base in New York’s Hudson River Valley, where she mostly mills wood from her own land before transforming it into clean-lined masterpieces with an organic feel, as demonstrated by the wonderfully simplistic yet impactful aesthetic of the Alma credenza and Lorca coffee table

(shown above and right); while a foundation and love for midcentury designers fuels designer and craftsman David Johnson’s original works as well as his careful Danish modern restoration projects that somehow capture and preserve their makers’ intentions while offering up a little something extra.

PARIS WHAT IT IS: A Paris-based showroom dedicated to introducing international design lovers to the best of American design, Triode is expanding the conversation surrounding what it means for a product to be made in America to a whole new audience. Founder Jacques Barret presents this generation of American classics along with reissues from greats like Finn Juhl and Richard Neutra. WHAT IT DOES: Barret is making the domestic design movement cool again by bringing it to the epicenter of global chic, Paris— home to one of the furniture industry’s most well-respected yearly celebrations, Maison & Objet—and allowing the pieces to stand on their own against friendly competition from all over the globe. DESIGNERS TO WATCH: Based in New York, Anna Karlin’s eye-catching contemporary furniture forms (shown at left) feel vaguely European but are all produced with the help of local artisans; and Apparatus, Rosie Li and Bec Brittain’s illuminated offerings break the mold on traditional lighting from studios in Brooklyn.

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HUBBARDTON FORGE’S DESIGN DIRECTOR DAVID KITTS SHARES HOW ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S OLDEST AND LARGEST COMMERCIAL FORGES IN OPERATION IS EXPANDING—WITH ITS NEWEST LINE, VERMONT MODERN—AND REDEFINING AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY BRITTANY S. CHEVALIER

Speaking of process, tell us how you brought your visions to life. Our design process starts off very hands-on: We make a sketch and often work with steel, paper or foam models, and then we figure out how to illuminate the initial concept. As an unconventional design group, we were able to “loosen up” and really have fun with the offerings. We quickly realized, though, that fun isn’t always easy; there’s a fine line between a design that is simple and a design that is pure. Striving for this purity has been both enjoyable and challenging. Why is it so important to continue to honor the company’s tradition of craft? It’s a part of Hubbardton Forge’s legacy—the commitment to the handmade—and it was one of the driving forces behind Vermont Modern. Everyone here believes in it, which is good since a lot of people contribute to the final product. For example, three different departments work intently on constructing the actual form—from molding and cutting the steel to cleaning raw edges and prepping the material for welding. After the elements are forged

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together, they’re cleaned again before heading to the final three departments, starting with the finishing team. In this stage, the products are powder-coated and cured in our ovens, then sent to assembly, where they are completed and tested before shipping out. Share some of the materials you added to this line to complement Hubbardton’s signature steel. We introduced Vermont maple in a natural finish that is locally sourced from Maple Landmark, a wooden toy crafter 30 miles north of the forge in Vermont. We thought the wood element added a nice natural contrast to the steel, and its natural state adds a touch of Danish modern appeal.

Do you have a favorite piece in the collection? While I am intrigued by the Metro pendant (shown here), and the duality of its piping acting as a functional and primary decorative element, I am also drawn to our Copernicus design. It is very different from anything we have ever done, as it is very minimal and comprises only three basic components: an LED light, steel rails, and wooden balls that act as isolators. In the past, we would have tried to add a forged-steel element to give it something more, but with Vermont Modern we are really trying to keep the design pure by boiling it down to its innate essence.

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Hubbardton Forge’s newest collection is innovative and fresh and marks a shift from its more traditional offerings. What was the inspiration behind the line? The initial goal for Vermont Modern was to appeal to a younger, more urban demographic, to people who appreciate high-quality, contemporary design from a socially responsible domestic manufacturer who still crafts each piece one at a time.

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Family Affair MCKINNON AND HARRIS EMBRACES A LOCAL, HANDMADE ETHOS, INSTILLING A SENSE OF TRADITION AND PLACE IN THE COMPANY’S OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS.

“We always say that we don’t want to be the biggest outdoor furniture maker in the world; we just want to be the best,” says Anne Massie, the cofounder, with her brother Will, of Richmond, Virginia-based McKinnon and Harris. For the siblings, the key to being the best means keeping things local. The pair opened their doors in 1991, and the area, itself a historic center of craft, provides a spark that has allowed the company to thrive. Says Will Massie, “McKinnon and Harris could never live in an industrial park; we crave the energy and inspiration of our city.” Born from rough pencil sketches, McKinnon and Harris’ furnishings are handmade in a workshop flooded with light thanks to a clerestory running the length of the building. After being refined by the Massies and their team of engineers, the designs are put into production in a process relying on methods both old and new. Hammers, mallets, hand files of varying shapes and sizes, chisels and clamps can be found in the factory, along with a 62-person force of craftspeople who possess knowledge and skill born of years of practice. “You can palpably feel the drive for excellence and innovation and hear the hum of hands working and the sounds of metal being formed,” says Will. Time-honored practices, though, share space with cutting-edge technology, especially when it comes to the company’s coating process, which manages to be both environmentally friendly and effective. Inspiration for their pieces comes from traditional sources: A new collection launching this spring came by way of a nautical-feeling, French Art Deco chair from the 1930s. The roots of new designs also start closer to home—namely from Anne’s garden at her historic residence. “Spending a lot of time there makes it easy to realize what would

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make my own outdoor spaces more comfortable,” she shares. There’s also the Wyatt garden table collection, titled after the Massies’ grandmother, Ella Wyatt McKinnon Massie, while their Beaufort club chairs are named after a family dog always on the lookout for the most comfortable seat. The siblings are committed to keeping their focus on outdoor furnishings and their operations local. “Absolutely no one knows as much as we do about building and coating beautiful aluminum furniture,” notes Anne. “For now, we plan to continue innovating and perfecting our first love.” And, in keeping with that smaller yet better ethos, they’re staying small and close to home. “Our pieces deserve to never see a factory floor,” says Will. “Plus, it would be impossible to achieve our level of perfection on any larger of a scale. Mass-producing McKinnon and Harris’ Beaufort club chairs gather around a Wyatt table or overseas manufacturing would (top) at the home of company cofounder Will Massie (shown center, left, be a completely soulless endeavor, with sister and business partner Anne Massie); the duVal-Alexander sun and we couldn’t do it.” bed is shown above. Janess, a master artisan, files a chair (center, right).

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table clock by the Switzerland-based design duo Panter & Tourron—a collaboration between Italy’s Stefano Panterotto and Alexis Tourron from France. The Stadium Light No. 1 by Danish furniture and product designer Niclas Jørgensen is also a favorite, as are the Touch trays by Studioilse for Zanat. Finally, I’m a big fan of the Plugged series of carafes, jugs, soliflore and table lamps by Lebanese interior architect and product designer Richard Yasmine. Why do you think it’s important to talk about design with a multicultural lens? There are many design sites around the world that focus on domestic design, but I believe that yatzer.com gives readers a wider perspective. It affords them the opportunity to see the trends as they are being created around the world, and they can therefore witness their progression and subsequent development. Is there a particular country whose design scene is really interesting you right now? What instantly comes to mind are the wireweaving works being created in Africa. These are amazing to me because the artists are combining modern technology—telephone wires—with traditional weaving techniques and craftsmanship. The results are so unique.

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NOT SO GENERAL When did you open? We opened our doors at 7209 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood in December 2016. Tell us about the concept. I wanted to cater to a broad clientele whose common interest is a love for good design, so I created a gallery-showroom-store hybrid. By featuring everything from off-the-shelf items and made-to-order furnishings to vintage works, I’m able to offer something to clients with different budgets, spaces and lead-time parameters. And the location? We’re in an up-and-coming part of Hollywood that many view as the best neighborhood to source the latest in contemporary design, fashion and art. Why L.A.? Although I’m from London, L.A. has been my home for 10 years. The city has changed a great deal during that time, becoming a mecca for creators in art, fashion and design. However, it is still difficult to find good contemporary work as L.A. tends to focus on midcentury design. Describe the shop. Instead of vignettes, we have an art gallery feel—works can breathe and be more appreciated for their design and craftsmanship. Clients have embraced this uncluttered approach as they can envision how pieces can suit their specific needs. What will visitors find? The ombré glasswork of Amsterdam-based Germans Ermičs, exquisitely crafted furniture by domestic artisans, exclusive pieces by L.A. design studio Early Work, and we just got some cool resin chairs by New York-based Kim Markel. For most of our designers this is their only home in L.A., so you won’t be able to find them anywhere else. notsogeneral.la

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1. Ink by Natasha Law, 2016, Gloss on Aluminum, Acrylic on Canvas / Price upon request / voltzclarke.com 2. Far Seas Necklace / $36,180 / sidneygarber.com 3. P1022 MH Navy/Ivory Pillow / Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Collection with Loloi / $119 / magnoliamarket.com; loloirugs.com 4. Wallflower Wallcovering in Tropical by Julianne Taylor / Shanghai Collection / Starting at $64 per roll / mitchellblack.com 5. Riviera Bench and Cushion / $798 / serenaandlily.com 6. Falls Village Stripe Indoor/Outdoor Rug in Navy / Bunny Williams for Dash & Albert / $77 / annieselke.com 7. Chiba Side Table in Navy Lacquer / $1,059.38 / stevemckenzies.com 8. Kastehelmi Footed Bowls in Salmon Pink and Rain / $50 each / iittala.com; finnstyle.com

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Medium: Both oil and synthetic polymer paint, along with charcoal and graphite. Trademark: Figurative—I tend to drift between abstract works, breaking down the line and form of a figure, and representational pieces. Women’s intuition: I deeply appreciate the aesthetics of the female form, its curves and sensuality, but I’m also interested in what lies beneath the surface, as the unseen aspects of a person are so easy to overlook. Art school confidential: I have always had a keen interest in the arts, so after five years of working abroad as a designer and art director, I finally returned to Melbourne, Australia, and enrolled in a postgraduate visual arts program. Creative influences: Marlene Dumas, Elizabeth Peyton, Louise Bourgeois—all women who work figuratively and with the female form. My art is… Spontaneous, fluid, sensual, free and evocative.

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Medium: Acrylic paint on canvas. Trademark: Mythopoetic and magical while forming a unique visual reality. Women’s intuition: Approaching portraiture in a fresh way, I want my female subject to have color and flavor and evoke an otherworldly dimension of pure mystery. Art school confidential: After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design, I moved to New York City and the exposure to the art world and museums ultimately stimulated my desire to be a painter. Creative influences: Nature, light, color, meditation, Japanese aesthetics, tantric painting, and poetry by Han-Shan and Pablo Neruda. Dream collaborations: Traktung Yeshe Dorje and the band Just a Tourist. Role models: Sarah Sze, Nick Cave, Yayoi Kusama, Kara Walker and Kerry James Marshall. Life motto: Unlearn. My art is… Sublime, mysterious, abundant and real.

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The Parker nesting tables… Play with motifs from various eras. It’s clear from the tables’ neoclassical and early-19th-century influences that Showers cleverly drew her inspiration from traditional, triedand-true European design that somehow feels extremely fresh. Composition: The decorative aspect of the design is a strong counterpoint to the minimal urban backdrop, while the decadent bronze complements the magnolia leaves, adding warmth to the concrete. On keeping it real: Authentic and original design is vital to the work of designers. It drives the profession forward and underpins our collective advances, challenging us to reinvent the norms and push art and design forward. I’m impressed with Showers’… Innate ability to mix and revamp decorative styles, and her line with Kravet exemplifies her knack for bringing this cross section of furniture genres to one of the industry’s top design powerhouses. Creatively speaking: Good proportions and strong materiality are what I look for in an accent table, and these nesting tables epitomize both.

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BRONZE BEAUTY THE PIECE: Parker Nesting Tables THE DESIGNER: Jan Showers FIND IT: kravet.com THE INSPIRATION: Inspired by her antique and vintage finds while traveling through Paris, Dallas design dame Jan Showers collaborated with Kravet to create a collection of glamorous yet practical pieces that add a stately-meets-subtle warmth to any setting. Showers’ fondness for vintage brass and bronze, as well as good cable jewelry design, was the catalyst for the Parker nesting tables, which perfectly capture the designer’s penchant for all things Parisian.

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TINY WONDER THE PIECE: Pedestal THE DESIGNERS: Vera Kleppe and Åshild Kyte FIND IT: esaila.com THE INSPIRATION: Stirred by a perennial curiosity to explore fresh materials and unexpected design forms, Norway-based design studio Vera & Kyte continually pushes the envelope with its sleek and electrifying creations. Pedestal holds true to those aesthetic ideals, making this versatile side table a perfect—and dynamic—addition to any home.

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Vera & Kyte’s designs… Feel so easy and chic. What a unique pairing of form and function throughout this piece while maintaining total simplicity; nothing is over-designed, and yet it still feels like high design. Material connection: I love how the marble and perforated steel almost seem at odds, yet they are so harmonious together. Having lived in New York City… I am connected to this composition instantly. There is nothing like partaking in daily life (which can be real and messy and beautiful all at the same time) in a place like New York to truly understand the concept of a “concrete jungle,” and this composition reflects that experience perfectly. Visual play: Pedestal’s luscious curves cast against the sharp corners of the concrete highlight Vera & Kyte’s piece in a distinctly effortless and luxurious way. Creatively speaking: This table is a gorgeous compilation of so many periods of design and a true jack-of-all-trades: It’s as edgy as it is sophisticated and would work perfectly in just about any space.

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I’m enamored by… Sean O’Hara’s masterful use of natural materials. The intricacy and sheer geometry it took to perfectly configure each piece into the finished product is incredible. This attention to detail and artistry elevates the design to an utmost standard of luxury. Material connection: These accent tables encompass multiple senses, providing not only sight and touch but also conjuring the sense of smell with their natural wooden qualities. A statement piece… Like this one can stand proud on its own accord without the need for additional attendees. Let’s be honest, no one wants a room full of items that compete. There is beauty in the ability to cultivate and curate our surroundings. Design is cyclical… Ever-evolving and ever-changing. We have to be cognizant of the pulse that inspires us to reinvent and keep design current. Creatively speaking: This design reminds me to find playfulness in refinement and that whimsy and sophistication are a beautiful blend.

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INTO THE WOODS THE PIECE: Spruce Occasional Table THE DESIGNER: Sean O’Hara FIND IT: oharastudio.com; arudin.com THE INSPIRATION: It’s clear that Sean O’Hara, an accomplished artisan and avid skier, gets his kicks from the great outdoors, or in this case from the frozen mountain landscapes where pinecones are bountiful and enchanting species of wood are abundant. Assembled with layers of imbricated solid-wood plates and shown here in both the Grey Sienna and Espresso finishes, the Spruce occasional tables remind us that bucolicinspired designs are indeed evergreen.

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SET IN STONE THE PIECE: Italia Terrazzo Stone Inlaid Table THE DESIGNER: Susan Hable FIND IT: maitland-smith.com THE INSPIRATION: Artist by trade, Georgia’s Susan Hable is a magical force in and of herself, helming the multimedium Hable Construction design studio with her sister and partnering with Maitland-Smith to create an accessories line that is distinctly modern and full of flavor. The Italia Terrazzo Stone Inlaid table illustrates her aesthetic ideal, which Hable realized by mixing patterns to add dimension to each piece within the collection. Mission accomplished.

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Susan Hable’s designs… Seem rooted in nature, and we love her ability to create modern compositions with her subject matter. Her collections with Maitland-Smith bring out the company’s whimsical side in an earthy and delightful way. Composition: The understated nods to an urban garden evoke, for us, a South American midcentury mood. Material connection: With its many iterations, terrazzo often gets overlooked in certain applications, as it’s often used in large commercial spaces. We love that this particular use of the stone blend appears to read as foliage and has a transporting quality. There’s a reference to precious stones with this moody color palette that feels extremely luxurious as well. On keeping it real: In today’s crowded marketplace, we gravitate toward pieces with an emotional charge more than ever. The artistic intentions in Susan’s designs do not go unnoticed here with this dynamic piece.

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TWIST OF FATE THE PIECE: Fold Accent Table THE DESIGNER: Darryl Carter FIND IT: millingroad.com THE INSPIRATION: A master of color and style, Darryl Carter introduces his inaugural collection with Milling Road, a Baker lifestyle brand, designed to embody an individual and thoughtful spirit. With pieces sensitively scaled, each creation was concepted with a curatorial sensibility that is reflected here in the Fold accent table, which boasts a multifaceted base that is both understated and extraordinary—a Carter trademark.

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I find Darryl Carter’s work to be eternally inspiring: He is able to convey a sense of serenity with his nuanced neutral palette and minimalistic collections of sculptural furniture. Material connection: There is a subtle tension between the industrial feeling of the powder-coated metal base and the elegant marble top. Creatively speaking: I’m especially drawn to the asymmetry of the bases and how their restrained luster allows for the angles to pop. I’d love to flank a sofa with a pair and position them askew to bring visual interest to an elevation. The industrial quality… Of the metal and the dynamic twist in the base remind me of artist John Chamberlain’s sculptures made of crushed automotive metal. They both share a sort of “machine age” elegance. On keeping it real: In a very dense world of design, it’s imperative to have a narrative and remain authentic to your aesthetic and values. Carter’s collection with Milling Road is a perfect example of just that.

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RISE AND SHINE THE PIECE: Put on a Pedestal THE DESIGNER: Caracole FIND IT: caracole.com THE INSPIRATION: With a highly curated portfolio of high-style furniture, Caracole continues to wow the furniture market with timeless designs, brilliantly highlighted à la Put on a Pedestal. Inspired by a faceted bracelet, the accent table reads as a symbol of true luxury, resplendent and modern all at once. With its silky gold bullion finish, the piece, dare we say, shines bright like a diamond.

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Caracole’s dazzling accent table… Reminds me of a cut-jewel ring. Those sharp angular cuts and that grandiose yet practical shape catch your eye the way a fine piece of jewelry might. Composition: I am all about contrast when designing a space, and the pairing of the industrial environment with an as-polishedas-they-come piece feels luxurious, personal and even a little edgy. Finishes are the key… To a really gorgeous design. Oftentimes, gold and brass, albeit classics, just aren’t polished enough for me, but a gold bullion finish brings an incomparable sheen—it’s practically a gold mirror finish, which I find sexy and dramatic. Creatively speaking: Much of my work is grounded in traditional lines and architecture, so I’m always on the hunt for pieces that provide that necessary edge. The shape and allure of Caracole’s design fits the bill in that it’s fresh with just the right amount of flair.

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OPEN-AIR DESIGN IN THE OUTDOOR LOOKBOOK 2017

THE MODERN AGE For homeowners across the country, outdoor living has become a necessity. In responding to the movement, industry leaders are creating spaces that withstand the elements while achieving durability, environmental consciousness and the desired aesthetic. Read on to discover the latest in design and technology for the alfresco environment.

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LaCANTINA DOORS OUTDOOR LOOKBOOK

Nothing embodies indoor/outdoor living quite like a home’s windows and doors. Folding, sliding or swinging, they open up spaces and engage the outside, transforming how homeowners interact with their living space. A prime mover in the shift toward expanding the indoor/ outdoor experience is LaCantina Doors, Southern California’s leading designer and manufacturer of innovative window and door systems. Through the use of expansive glass panels and state-of-the-art rolling hardware, LaCantina’s windows and doors ensure a flawless fit and finish every time. “We thoroughly test all of our products for air, water, structure and thermal performance to ensure they meet and exceed our customers’ needs,” says Lee Maughan, general manager and vice president of LaCantina Doors. With custom-designed products made to complement numerous architectural styles, LaCantina looks for design inspiration across the globe, as well as the latest in product introductions. The result — the most aesthetically striking and environmentally sound windows and door systems in the world.

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BREAKTHROUGH DESIGN Featuring a low-maintenance aluminum exterior with multiple-profile options and the warmth of a wood interior, the Contemporary Clad complements any architectural style and window package. Perfectly proportioned, the Contemporary Clad provides a beautiful aesthetic, improves structural integrity and increases thermal performance to meet higher energy code demands. LaCantina’s folding and multi-slide systems come standard with low-e (low emissivity), dual-paned tempered glass for improved energy efficiency. Advanced low-e glass options are also available for even greater energy efficiency.

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When beginning the design or renovation of any outdoor living area, Brent Spann, president of Eldorado Stone, advises clients to “think about how you live and what you enjoy doing—be it reading, hosting, family time—and plan the space for that use.” He continues, “Ultimately it should fit the homeowner’s lifestyle and within the scale of the space ... with ample seating, a fire feature, shade and a kitchen, of course.” While many design trends come and go, the focus on indoor-outdoor spaces remains with an emphasis on creating a cohesive look for a seamless transition from the inside out. Conversation and living spaces with fire as a central point continue in popularity, as well as the extension of “smart-home” technology to outdoor living spaces. To accommodate today’s vast variety of outdoor options, Eldorado Stone offers an extensive outdoor product lineup, ranging from elegant fire bowls to inviting seating walls and beautiful outdoor kitchens, that transforms any personal retreat through color and texture. “We seamlessly marry design with functionality, making it easier than ever to create a memorable space,” Spann says.

Q+A What is inspiring you now? Year-round use of the outdoor space, even outside of the Sun Belt. Creative use of the space and amenities beyond going outside to grill a steak. Also, creating secondary living spaces for smaller areas in your outdoor space, like in a side yard or balcony. What are some design elements/innovations in outdoor living that you’re excited about? Outdoor-rated fabrics, furniture and appliances that look like they would belong in your indoor space. Not your grandmother’s plastic-covered lounge chair. What makes your product/brand distinctive in terms of material selection, product quality and functionality? Our fire bowls bring a heightened level of design and elegance to any outdoor space and come in a variety of styles, from classic to modern. Made from strong, glass fiberreinforced concrete and hand-sanded through a four-step finishing process, each fire bowl renders a true one-of-a-kind creation with subtle variations in color and texture, similar to natural limestone. 1

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FLEETWOOD WINDOWS & DOORS OUTDOOR LOOKBOOK

An integral component of every home design, windows and doors go beyond changing one’s view. They impact security, energy efficiency and the resale value of your home. So when choosing the right doors and windows, homeowners must consider myriad decisions; everything from material selection and insulation to ease of use and maintenance. And for a seamless transition from the inside to the outside, “your window and door products must blend with the architectural intentions of the home,” says Mark McCoy, General Manager of Fleetwood Windows & Doors. To take the most advantage of the views, more and more homeowners are seeking larger expanses of glass for their multi-sliding and pocket doors, such as operable doors with leak-proof flush tracks that house glass larger than 60 square feet. “The insulated glass industry is introducing new technologies making larger glass available,” McCoy says. “And we are rising to the occasion, designing new and innovative products to accommodate this advancement with great success.”

“We create large, modern-style windows and doors that operate smoothly, require little maintenance and last for decades.”

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1. Soaring doors and windows by Fleetwood allow abundant natural light and passive energy. 2. Zero-post corner doors from Fleetwood allow designers to create impressive living spaces.

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HUBBARDTON FORGE OUTDOOR LOOKBOOK

Lighting designer and manufacturer Hubbardton Forge has helped extend interior residential spaces seamlessly to the outdoors with its equally aesthetic and functional light fixtures. “Today, we think about the ‘home’ differently. It doesn’t end at the back door,” says David Kitts, design director at Hubbardton Forge. “People want to live fully, both indoors and out. We have given a lot of thought, during the creative process, to materials and finishes that stand the test of time and weather.” This vigorous approach distinguishes the company, which has, despite its success, maintained its handcrafted, domestically made values. Founded (and still based) in Vermont, Hubbardton Forge makes sure that, as Kitts notes, “Any piece leaving the forge is touched by multiple hands throughout the process of its creation. When you look at a Hubbardton Forge lighting fixture, you’re seeing the artistic achievements of a team dedicated to design.”

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NEW FROM HUBBARDTON FORGE Introducing the Coastal Outdoor Finish Collection. Six new finishes have been unveiled to resist the harsh environmental conditions. “We did extensive testing in a salt spray chamber, and the results were remarkable. We highly recommend it for anyone living within 20 miles of a coastline,” David Kitts says.

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1. The Umbra Outdoor Living Pendant features an outer shade of connected metal polygons that surround an inner frosted-glass shade. Available in Coastal Outdoor finishes. 2. Created by Vermont artisans, the Shard Outdoor Sconce showcases gray-colored shards embedded in thick clear glass blocks. An LED light reflects through the glass to create a captivating glow.

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The popularity of outdoor living continues to surge at a record pace with consumers prioritizing these spaces as critical to a home’s overall look, feel and design. One trend growing in popularity is 90-degree multi-slide doors which, according to Scott Gates, president and CEO of Western Window Systems, “enable consumers to utilize moving glass walls to open up two walls of their home and flow the kitchen and living room to the outside.” Sustainability is also key, and an essential part of the design process at Western Window Systems. “Outdoor living is enabling consumers to leave a smaller carbon footprint,” Gates continues. “By making their outdoor patio a true feature and living space of the home, consumers are now able to build smaller, smarter homes. We believe everyone deserves the ability to open up their home on a beautiful day to entertain guests, laugh around the fire pit and enjoy a beverage.”

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a comfortable and engaging environment. Prioritize comfortable furniture and conversation pieces such as a fireplace, outdoor bar or TV. A well-thought-out outdoor space is an extension of the living room, where a family can live outside on beautiful days with all the amenities they normally enjoy inside their home.

To meet the move toward energy efficiency, Western Windows just released its new Series 7600 Multi-Slide Door, the most energyefficient multi-slide on the market. Consumers can get the door they love with the lowest U-value and solar heat gain coefficients, giving them beautiful outdoor living with reduced energy usage.

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The exposure and interest in the outdoor room and outdoor decor has skyrocketed, with many new homes designed around outdoor spaces or renovated to incorporate an outdoor living area as a focal point. Thus, enjoying the best of outdoor living is at the heart of luxury outdoor furniture manufacturer, CASTELLE. “Every outdoor space should incorporate elements for lounging, cooking, dining and entertainment,” CEO Steve Lowsky says. “And each room within the outdoor space should provide comfort, durability and the opportunity for showcasing personal style.” With the multitude of options available in outdoor decor today, styles can be mixed and matched according to homeowners’ preferences, such as with CASTELLE’s new Vertice line. Designed with contemporary styling, oversize seating and sleek angular lines, the diverse collection complements any home or owner’s lifestyle. When sourcing high-end outdoor furniture that’s easy to maintain and longlasting, Lowsky suggests looking for these distinguishing characteristics: intricate aluminum castings and extrusions; multistage finishing; artisan-applied antiquing; all-weather cushions; and state-of-the-art functionality in fire features and action furnishings.

DESIGNER COLLABORATION BARCLAY BUTERA With designer collaborations and collections trending in outdoor living, CASTELLE debuts its innovative designer collection from celebrity author and designer, Barclay Butera. Incorporating the creativity of Butera with the handcrafted luxury of CASTELLE, the collection showcases glamorous, yet inviting furnishings for designers and design-conscious buyers. “Creating this spectacular collection has been a fantastic experience. When I first approached the design process, I was inspired by this magnificent geometric ceiling carving I saw in an English manor,” Butera says. “And I’ve incorporated this pattern into carpets, wallpapers and now the fretwork for outdoor furniture; I think it translates beautifully!”

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THE LOOK From bold brights to more subdued hues, color is the most potent weapon in a designer’s arsenal. Here, it transforms the look and mood of our favorite rooms. PRODUCED BY MICHELLE BRUNNER

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A ROOM WITH A HUE RICH PALETTES AND DRAMATIC CONTRASTS BRING ENERGY, PERSONALITY AND MAJOR STYLE TO THE HOME’S MOST-FREQUENTED ROOMS. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY MICHELLE BRUNNER

While it’s safe to say we are still living in the era of the all-white kitchen and bath, there’s no denying even the smallest flourish of color can cast an irresistible spell. After all, 90 percent of what we take in via our senses comes to us through the gift of sight, and there’s little that commands our vision more than bright, beautiful color. No wonder a palette change has the power to reinvigorate a tired cook space or bring spa-like serenity to a bath. A color refresh offers a fearless antidote to what are often neutral utilitarian spaces, and who knows that better than designers? For some it’s a minor dalliance—the oft-quoted “pop of color” comes to mind—while for others, it’s a full-blown affair with a particular shade, as in this stunning forest green kitchen. Whatever your style, join us as we make the case for painting with bold strokes. 198 / LUXESOURCE.COM

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For this cozy cook space, the team at deVOL Kitchens chose a deep shade that is a cross between emerald and British racing green to conjure an old-world vibe. Brass hardware from Perrin & Rowe adds sparkle, while Arabascato marble provides contrast.

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DEVOL KITCHENS This British company is leading the way in kitchen design, offering a fresh take on traditional English style. For this particular project, designer Helen Robson employed unexpected color to create depth and drama. devolkitchens.co.uk

How do you usually bring personality into the kitchen? While open shelves are practical, they also allow the client to display a bit of character, whether it’s through a collection of bowls or, in this case, lots of old paintings. A kitchen is so much more than a utilitarian space and having an area to display something personal helps to create a warm, welcoming feel. What’s your favorite thing about this design? I love that this kitchen is actually a really simple design of four bespoke cabinets. Simplicity is key in carrying off such a daring color choice. Of course, I also absolutely love the room’s originality and how it’s totally infused with the personality of the client. It never felt like she was trying to copy a look, but to devise something that was completely her own.

PHOTO: COURTESY DEVOL KITCHENS.

Share your vision for this project. Our client’s father was an antiques collector; so, we wanted to create something that really reflected that old gentleman’s club look. Dark colors are very of the moment, particularly green. In addition to being on trend, green also evokes nature. Part of the reason it works so well in this kitchen is that it ties the whole space together and brings about a cozy feel in an otherwise cavernous space.

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The ever-popular color blocking trend isn’t confi ned to the runway. For this Laurel Canyon, California, kitchen, architect Barbara Bestor used a wall of dark blue and walnut cabinetry to anchor a predominantly white space. “The not-quite navy is a classic color, but here it feels modern,” says Bestor. Carrying the walnut through to the island and incorporating handmade ceramic lights by Heather Levine help balance the angular lines with more organic elements. The result: a cook space that’s sleek without sacrificing warmth. bestorarchitecture.com

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When a stove is the star attraction, the supporting players need to stay relatively neutral, as in this family kitchen from Sarah Richardson Design. “The client requested the La Cornue range, so we decided to go bold with the color and mix metals for interest,” says designer Natalie Hodgins, who, along with Kate Stuart, helmed the project for the firm. Keeping the fixed elements, such as the soft gray millwork and honed marble countertops, quiet allows the bright blue stove and hood to steal the show. sarahrichardsondesign.com

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Whether used in a backsplash or underfoot, tile is a sure way to dial up the pizzazz in the kitchen. Proving that even the classics can benefi t from a revamp, both subway and hexagonal styles feel exciting when rendered in new colors and finishes, as demonstrated in the above offering from Clé. The company’s latest hex collection features subtle color blocking in blush and coral shades and can be rotated numerous ways to produce different, graphic designs. cletile.com

ROSY GLOW PHOTO: COURTESY TRACY GLOVER STUDIO. WONDER WALL PHOTO: LAURE JOLIET. PATTERN MAKER PHOTO: COURTESY CLÉ. UNDER THE HOOD PHOTO: STACEY BRANDFORD.

The draw of a truly bespoke object is that there’s no other quite like it in the world. Artisan Tracy Glover uses traditional Italian techniques to craft exuberant, one-of-a-kind handblown glass lights in a multitude of shapes, patterns and colors. The Enoki pendant (shown here in plum with an oil-rubbed bronze fi nish) is just one example of Glover’s commitment to customization. tracygloverstudio.com

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In this master bath, situated in a Victorian townhouse in the heart of Notting Hill, London, a Spey castiron tub from Drummonds provides the perfect canvas for color. Brass fixtures were left unlacquered and unpolished to allow them to age naturally and acquire a rich patina and golden color. On the wall behind the tub is a vintage Art Deco screen, sourced from France.

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Soft hues make spaces feel serene, so it’s no wonder muted tones are a perennial choice for the bath. A far cry from the retro bubblegum pink lavatories of yesteryear, today’s pastels pack their biggest punch when used sparingly. Here, a colorful roll-top cast-iron soaker picks up a pale coral from the whimsical patchwork tile floor. Shades of salmon, cream, cobalt and olive blend to form a space that doesn’t so much jolt you awake as ease you gracefully into the day. For more clever ways to bring color into the bath, turn the page. drummonds-uk.com

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“TO KEEP THIS TIMELESS WHITE BATH INTERESTING AND INCORPORATE A BIT OF COLOR, WE PAIRED HEAVILY VEINED MARBLE WITH A STAINED CERUSED-OAK VANITY.” –DAMON LISS, damonliss.com

–EMILY HENDERSON, stylebyemilyhenderson.com

“LAYERS OF PATTERN ARE NOT OVERWHELMING WHEN THE PALETTE IS LIGHT. HERE, WE PLAYED WITH GEOMETRY IN THE WALLPAPER, TILE AND INLAID CHAIR. THE LAVENDER-PINK WALLPAPER AND CUSHION ADD JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF ‘GIGGLE.’ ” –LIZ CAAN, lizcaaninteriors.com

Clockwise from top right: A custom vanity by Bespoke Millwork NYC, topped with Striatto Vision marble, adds a subtle wash of color and pattern to this Tribeca apartment bath designed by Damon Liss; the ball lights are by Michael Anastassiades. Emily Henderson brought color and a dash of Moroccan flair to this master bath with tile from Fireclay Tile. A Manuel Canovas geometric wallpaper lends graphic punch to this Liz Caan-designed bath.

LISS PHOTO: ERIC PIASECKI. HENDERSON PHOTO: JESS ISAAC. CAAN PHOTO: ERIC ROTH.

“We pulled in this blue ogee drop tile, which infuses the space with color, and decided to not paint the walls to allow the tile to really shine.”

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Picturesque Brentwood is captured perfectly in the springtime lushness of this hand-painted wallcovering, offering a taste of paradise for this formal dining room designed by Meg Joannides. 1 / Carte Blanc: Take advantage of grand spaces by experimenting with more complex art for your walls. Every painterly detail of this wallcovering has room to breathe while making a perfect conversation starter for those gathered around the table. 2 / Neutral Revival: There’s no need to compete with the illustrative detail; instead of bold colors, opt for neutral hues, like in the soft taupe of the textured area rug and dining chair slipcovers, to act as complements in the space. 3 / Room with a View: Forgo the formal chandelier and preserve a clear sight line to your dramatic wallcovering with more simple lighting. The delicate framework of this lantern-inspired pendant adds quiet architectural interest overhead while letting the artwork shine through. 4 / Garden Variety: Continue the idyllic charm of your provincial wallcovering with some rustic decor accents. This trio of worn wooden urns, filled with hydrangeas in full bloom, makes the perfect companion piece.

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THE DESIGN TEAM: Interior Design / Frances Merrill, Reath Design Architecture / Lester Tobias, Tobias Architecture, Inc. Home Builder / Steve Bunce, Ono Construction, Inc. Landscape Architecture / Julie Friedrichsen, Julie Friedrichsen Design LLC

Made iconic as a signature design in the Beverly Hills Hotel, the ever-classic Martinique banana leaf wallpaper summons serious midcentury allure in this Frances Merrill-designed media room in Malibu. 1 / Color Relief: Media rooms need not be rendered in drab monotones. Instead, go for a distinctive wallpaper, like this famed print, for a home theater that looks just as cinematic when a movie’s not playing. 2 / True Character: Cast against type and pair your high-glamour wallpaper with effortless furnishings: Plush beanbags and artfully rumpled slipcovers on the settees offset the lavish walls for a more approachable space. 3 / High Contrast: Add to the cabana feel of this tropical print with dark wood accents, from the ceiling beams to the wall-length media console. 4 / Red Carpet Treatment: Honor your daring walls with some equally striking design underfoot, such as this patchwork area rug, which harmonizes well with the wallpaper thanks to its neutral hues.

PHOTO: DOMINIQUE VORILLON.

TAKE NOTES FROM THE STYLISH PAST WITH VINTAGE WALLCOVERINGS REFRESHED FOR THE CONTEMPORARY HOME.

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THE DESIGN TEAM: Interior Design / Betsy Burnham and Max Humphrey, Burnham Design Landscape Architecture / Lizz Speed, Lizz Speed Landscapes

Free-spirited West Coast style takes a subdued turn thanks to Katie Ridder’s Leaf wallpaper, which imbibes just enough suzani charm for this Santa Monica bedroom designed by Betsy Burnham and Max Humphrey. 1 / Balancing Act: Make more ornate patterns work for your room by selecting styles with generous negative space. The wallpaper’s large-scale design creates a graphic impact while still preserving the bedroom’s tranquil palette. 2 / Blended Family: Create interesting layers in your space by playing with patterns like the designers did here, pairing the decorative wallcovering with other prints via the Madeline Weinrib Mandala carpet and an adjacent striped rug, as well as some eclectic throw pillows for good measure. 3 / The Big Picture: Pattern shouldn’t preclude you from displaying your favorite artwork on the wall, as evidenced by the pastoral painting over the bed; just be sure to play with the scale of the prints to keep them from looking too busy. 4 / Rise and Shine: Introduce some high-gloss finishes into your space (see the pretty Horchow mirrored chest) as a sleek departure from the more ornate wallpaper.

PHOTO: LAURA HULL.

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To give a rather austere London town house a youthful edge, New York City- and London-based designer Rebekah Caudwell cranked up the color by bringing in Jonathan Adler aquamarine velvet sofas and a red cabinet from Sabina Danenberg Atelier; the curtains are Pierre Frey’s Mauritius linen. “I wanted the look to be joyous and energetic—more Palm Springs than bookish Bloomsbury,” she says.

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AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE LATEST TIPS, TRICKS AND TRENDS TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME. WRITTEN BY MICHELLE BRUNNER

TECHNICOLOR VISION With the arrival of spring comes a riot of color. Consider the brilliant yellow of daffodils or the bluish-purple of hyacinths bursting forth from the ground. But why should Mother Nature have all the fun? This period of rebirth and renewal is the perfect time to rethink color inside the home. For the last few seasons, white walls have dominated the design space, but tastemakers are now slowly turning to saturated hues and bold brights that command attention, as in the vibrant and cheery sitting room shown here. “Your home affects your mood, so why not make it a happy place?” says the room’s designer, Rebekah Caudwell. Over the next few pages, come along with us for a lively romp through the many colors on the spectrum.

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There’s a reason fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli’s signature shade was “shocking pink.” The fearless style maverick believed the vivid color had life-giving properties. No wonder designer Amanda Nisbet chose a similar fuchsia for the dining room of this Park Avenue apartment in New York. “The saturated pink silk walls are luxuriously sexy, while still being cozy and welcoming—the perfect atmosphere for a successful evening,” she says. amandanisbetdesign.com

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Shaking off its girly connotation, blush has emerged in the last year as an unconventional yet versatile neutral. Here, it lends a merengue-like quality to a plush, velvet club chair. With its channel-back design, the Charlotte armchair by India Mahdavi is strikingly sculptural and elegant. It’s proof that this particular shade of pink is all grown-up now. ralphpucci.net

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Just like a good book can be an escape from reality, a library should be a haven from the outside world. For this Greenwich Village apartment, New York-based design firm Tilton Fenwick blanketed the library walls in a rich teal lacquer, a color inspired by the classic Schumacher print in which the sofa is upholstered. “Since the room has no windows, the lacquer envelops the space, creating a jewel box effect,” says the firm’s founder Anne Maxwell Foster. We can’t think of a more stimulating environment in which to while away a few hours. tiltonfenwick.com

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Variegated shades of indigo are hand-applied to concentric wrought-iron circles to form the Graduation chandelier by Hiroshi Koshitaka. The brilliant sapphire hue was inspired by the color of vintage textiles dyed to look like a starry night sky, with gold-leaf accents and a warm interior finish contributing detail and depth. At over 4 feet tall, it makes a seriously impressive—and colorful—statement. curreycodealers.com

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charming Taking a “what’s old is new again” approach, Atlanta-based designer Melanie Turner injected fresh life into a traditional blue-and-white chinoiserie-inspired guest room with the addition of emerald greens and acid yellows. “Custom pagoda-style window treatments bring a dose of whimsy, while reflective elements such as the hammered-gold bed, vintage mirrors and a unique Bunny Williams gilt drink table add shine and serious glamour,” says Turner. melanieturnerinteriors.com

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Blue continues its reign as a cabinet color of choice in the kitchen, but judging from this dining space, its popularity is spreading to other parts of the house. Here, San Francisco-based designer Grant K. Gibson employed Sandberg’s floral Raphael wallpaper and high-gloss blue paint to draw attention to a built-in bar area. The result: a functional entertaining hub that’s also a stunning focal point for dinner guests. grantkgibson.com

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For this luxury apartment on the Rue Bonaparte in Paris, designer Gérard Faivre looked to the building’s Second Empire pedigree for inspiration. “Emblematic colors from that era—oranges, greens, blues and shades of gold—symbolized wealth and luxury, and now bring sparkle to the home,” he says. With its friendly, convivial atmosphere and bistro table and chairs, the space also pays homage to the chic cafes of its neighborhood, Saint Germain-des-Prés. gerardfaivreparis.com

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Austin-based designer Elizabeth Mollen of Stone Textile found inspiration for this living room in an unusual source: her client’s collection of midcentury flamingo prints. “We picked a deep-blue wall color and used that as a starting point, then pulled colors from the artwork,” says Mollen. A violet rug, pale lavender upholstered sofas and a green malachite stool add to the color story, creating a subtle and sophisticated jewel-toned palette that’s definitely not for the birds. stonetextilestudio.com

SEEING GREEN

THIS PAGE: TROPICAL PUNCH PHOTO: ALYSSA ROSENHECK. SEEING GREEN PHOTO: COURTESY NATHAN ANTHONY. OPPOSITE: OPTIC VERVE PHOTO: CHAD CHENIER.

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For a flight of fancy, look no further than the Minx Wing sofa from Nathan Anthony. Featuring the same intricate diagonal tufting that made the original Minx sofa an instant classic, this new variation has a more delicate, but no less dramatic, swooping silhouette. In emerald velvet with slender brass legs, it’s a perch that’s sure to attract attention in any space. nafurniture.com

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There’s more than one way to make a bold entrance: consider this New Orleans foyer designed by Ty Larkins. A graphic, black-and-white hand-painted floor brings youthful joie de vivre to a foyer painted with Farrow & Ball’s Chappell Green. “The introduction of black tempers the vibrancy of the wall color, resulting in visual harmony,” says Larkins. Apple green lampshades and 1940s-style French furnishings strike a balance between whimsical and traditional. tylarkins.com

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No home renovation is complete without new, plush bedding and linens. Between the Sheets of Orange County and Los Angeles has helped adorn countless interior spaces with its sumptuous furnishings, fabrics, accessories and bedroom and bathroom linens. The company’s talented staff assists homeowners and designers with large and small residential interior renovations and offers insight to what works—and what doesn’t work—in today’s updated homes. For starters, adding color in repetition over a backdrop of neutrals is a small yet impactful change for an interior. Selecting white, ivory or taupe for walls, floors and furnishings can help ensure a more timeless interior. However, bed scarves, seemingly futile strips of fabric that lay atop a bed, are superfluous, the company’s staff observes. Instead, use a throw to embellish a bed top, which offers utility and decoration.

“When renovating a home, become involved at the start. Begin with neutrals, add color. Be patient.”

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For Peter Grisdela and Gerry Bross, co-owners of Hollywood Sierra Kitchens, there’s no better compliment than when a client comes back to them after moving to a new home, asking to replicate the kitchen they designed for their old house. “When the style of the new home is drastically different from the original one, it provides an interesting yet fun challenge to meld the style of the prior kitchen with the new home,” Grisdela says. Known for their kitchen and bath renovations, Grisdela and Bross have noticed clients are expanding the scope of their renovation projects, incorporating adjoining areas to the kitchen, for example, to create a cohesive look throughout. “Homeowners are asking for renovations that reflect their family and lifestyle needs with an eye toward improving the value of their homes, making them more beautiful and more functional,” Bross says.

“Sometimes just removing a wall, or a section of a wall, allows sight lines to be improved, fixture and appliance placement to be optimized, and creates the illusion of more space.”

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“The demolition process doesn’t need to involve sledgehammers and dumpsters anymore,” Bross says. “By carefully removing old products in a renovation, many of the items can be donated to organizations, such as the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a home improvement thrift store that provides funds for their building projects. Our clients love knowing that they are helping others while keeping materials out of landfills.”

“We are seeing an increased interest in home offices with beautiful cabinetry, as well as innovative cabinetry inserts, such as cutlery trays, integrated spice racks, knife blocks and more to help our clients get more organized,” Grisdela says. “Decorative porcelain is also making its mark. Not only can it be used for cabinetry inserts, but also for flooring and countertops ... giving us some interesting options to bring to our clients. Lastly, LED lighting has been such a plus for our kitchen design projects, not only because it’s substantially ‘greener,’ but the color and effect are more beautiful. Plugand-play technology makes it easy to install and use, and as a result, it’s less expensive to install and maintain.”

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Discerning homeowners and design professionals have long sought the products of Sub-Zero and Wolf. Combining contemporary design with superior performance, the renowned company has carved a niche in the marketplace where utility, aesthetics and technology converge. Its acclaimed appliances teem with possibilities for high-caliber cooking, high-tech interaction and high energy efficiency—from flush inset cooktops, handleless wall ovens and integrated refrigeration to convection steam ovens, countertop ovens with convection, built-in coffee systems and wine refrigeration. Before embarking on a kitchen renovation, it’s advisable to visit a Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom to learn firsthand what’s new and next in the appliance spectrum. Microwaves, for example, are gradually becoming obsolete with the advent of the Wolf convection steam oven, which, according to Sub-Zero and Wolf West and Southwest President Randy Warner, is unprecedented in its versatility and intelligence. “Choose the cooking mode combining steam and convection that is ideal for your dish, and the oven’s unique digital technology adjusts all of the details of cooking. Bake bread, roast prime rib, even bring leftovers back to steamy, flavorful life,” Warner says.

“A kitchen renovation not only adds value to your home, but becomes a space where you, your family and guests enjoy a lifetime of moments worth savoring.”

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nterior designer Paul Vincent Wiseman refers to “the long body of our memory”—a metaphor he uses to describe his work at the Bel-Air home of longtime clients. As he puts it, “We bring our past and our future simultaneously to a place. I’m pulling the house from the past but also projecting it into the future.” The past of which he speaks is the ornate Beaux Arts home on San Francisco’s Nob Hill that he decorated for these clients, and the future is the home in Bel-Air that looks nothing like it. Actress Judy Garland originally commissioned the house from architect Wallace Neff in 1938. It is airy and open, situated on 2 1/2 acres with a pool and writer’s cabin in back; and though the exterior exudes old-line East Coast style, the interior layout is classic L.A. casual. The owners had considered buying it in the mid-1970s before decamping to San Francisco to work and raise two daughters—they bought it on the spot when it came back on the market shortly after they retired and returned south. “I walked in and fell in love,” the husband says. “It almost took my breath away.” Adds the wife: “It had been beautifully restored. You feel the serenity as you walk in.” The owners had no problem abandoning their Beaux Arts aesthetic—and many precious antiques—to create a new environment. “We love good design and what’s appropriate for a place,” the wife says. “Nob Hill felt like a Parisian apartment, but what was right for Nob Hill isn’t right for L.A.—in a canyon, with a more casual lifestyle.” To that end, they instructed the San Francisco-based Wiseman, along with design principal Brenda Mickel and associate design principal Jessica Redondo, to go where the house led them. “Because we trust Paul completely, we gave him no directive,” the wife says. “We asked him to tell the story of the house.” The story had already begun with the previous owner’s beautiful renovations to the kitchen and bathrooms, and all the rooms were painted pearly gray, which provided a

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pleasing neutral setting for the team to move forward. “It was in perfect condition,” Wiseman says. Mickel agrees. “We didn’t have to change anything,” she says, “which is incredibly unusual for our firm.” The designers added to the foundation by using gauzy linen Roman shades throughout the house to establish a visual flow and sisal rugs with Ultrasuede grid lines that connect the spaces in the first-floor rooms. “It was a detail as well to add that trim so it wasn’t a vast amount of sisal,” Redondo says. The color scheme emerged from those gray walls and the wife’s collection of pale pink, blue and celadon vases that came from Nob Hill and now grace the master bedroom mantel. “They were in these dreamy colors, so we just built around that,” Mickel says. Wiseman’s “long body of our memory” perspective informed how the home would be furnished. Antiques that made the cut from San Francisco were used sparingly in the new interiors, and the furnishings that survived were reupholstered in glazed linens. “All the new furniture was very contemporary, and all the old furniture was covered in contemporary fabrics,” Wiseman says. Most of the new furnishings are custom—the curved seating in the home’s prominent bay windows and the modern sectional and stitched-leather coffee table in the sun room—while the owners’ surviving antiques get top billing wherever they are placed. The deep honeyed finish on matching antique rosewood chairs in the living room, for example, stands sharply in contrast to the pale linens around them. “We tried to use fewer antiques but let them be special, so they would stand out as sculpture,” Wiseman says. The same idea applies to the foyer’s 19th-century French commode topped with two stark-white plaster lamps in the style of Giacometti. A gilded Japanese screen in the dining room, meanwhile, looks across the room—and the centuries—to a grid of Marc Chagall prints, all of them grounded with Madeline Stuart chairs sporting pared-down neoclassical silhouettes. “We took their traditional roots and peeled them back,” Redondo says of the effect. Likewise, in the master bedroom, Wiseman upholstered a four-poster bed and the owners’ existing armchair in linens, bringing a set of English nesting tables into focus—just enough of a traditional touch but not too much. As for the home’s own place in Hollywood lore and architectural pedigree, Wiseman says that Neff’s layout was a joy to work with. “He understood proportions beautifully, and he got that storybook ambience down,” the interior designer says. But the only spirit inhabiting the house belongs to the owner. “You feel a lot of glamour in this house,” Mickel says, “but that really stems from the wife—she’s a really understated, glamorous woman.”

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A bronze by Stephen De Staebler from Dolby Chadwick Gallery in San Francisco occupies a niche within a 1938 Wallace Neff-designed residence. Forming a seamless foundation in the home, San Francisco designer Paul Vincent Wiseman placed Merida sisal rugs, fabricated by J&M Carpets with Élitis trim, throughout.

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Prints of black-and-white botanical photography by Karl Blossfeldt from Vandeuren Galleries on the sun room walls offer a modern twist on the artistic color renderings found in more traditional garden rooms. The antique Gustavian chairs are from Lief.

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Opposite: In a living room seating area, Wiseman hung his clients’ collection of contemporary works by Jean-Marc Louis over a circa-1910 Gustavian-style bench from Lief, which he re-covered in linen by Kerry Joyce. The garden stools are from Forgotten Shanghai in San Francisco. Below: Soft gray linen wallcovering by Rogers & Goffigon envelops the wife’s Deco-style office, where a desk by Studio Workshops, with a chair from Blackman Cruz, forms the focal point. The alabaster lamp is by Baker, as is the wool-and-silk area rug, while the A. Rudin lounge chair wears a Beacon Hill velvet; the 1920s plaster relief panels are from Lief.

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Sheer Roman shades in a Rogers & Goffigon fabric with Rose Tarlow Melrose House trim grace the sun room windows. The custom sectional is in a Glant linen; the custom ottoman’s top is stitched in a pattern that matches its diamond-shaped wood base. Adding a whimsical touch is the sconce from Coup D’Etat in San Francisco.

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Opposite: The home, commissioned from Neff by Judy Garland when the actress was just 17, includes a writer’s cabin at the back of the property. The charming retreat overlooking the pool area now functions as the husband’s home office. Below: With the home having been thoughtfully restored before the clients’ purchase, Wiseman and his design team changed only the railing along the steps in the backyard, leaving the existing brick paving and landscape intact. The owners re-covered the outdoor furnishings, which came with the house, in fabric from RH.

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A pedestal table from Sarlo in San Francisco is central to the breakfast area, where Valley Drapery and Upholstery covered the custom banquette with chenille fabric by Glant; joining the arrangement are RH dining chairs. The owners purchased the ceramics from artist Kris Cox in Aspen, Colorado.

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The kitchen had already been renovated when Wiseman’s clients moved in; he merely added the window treatments, circa-1930 English pendant lights from BK Antiques in New York—with canopies and stems fabricated by Reborn Antiques—and Altura Furniture counter stools.

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Opposite: A wall-mounted antique screen from Imari in Sausalito, California, anchors the dining room and hangs above the sideboard from M.S. Rau Antiques in New Orleans. The crystal-cube chandelier by Circa Lighting suspends over the dining table and chairs by Madeline Stuart. Below: A console with sea-serpent-form supports from the owners’ previous residence stands against a family room wall. Joining the vignette are a collection of books and a framed Robert Mapplethorpe photograph from Baldwin Gallery in Aspen.

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Above: Wiseman and his designers paired a chair by Rose Tarlow Melrose House with the master bathroom’s built-in vanity. A white alabaster lamp from Duane Modern in New York sits next to the wife’s mirror and perfumes. Left: The Wiseman Group upholstered a custom four-poster bed in glazed linen by Rose Tarlow Melrose House for the master bedroom; Jasper fabric dresses the lounge chair, an existing piece. The antique vases on the mantel inspired the home’s color palette, and the framed drawing by Louise Nevelson is among the owners’ many works by the artist.

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INTERIOR DESIGN / JOE LUCAS AND PARRISH CHILCOAT, LUCAS STUDIO, INC. ARCHITECTURE / TIM BARBER AND KIRK SNYDER, TIM BARBER LTD., ARCHITECTURE HOME BUILDER / LEVI POWELL, POWELL CONSTRUCTION LLC LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / PATRICIA BENNER, PATRICIA BENNER LANDSCAPE DESIGN

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t seems unlikely that a very 1980s house in Rustic Canyon could be transformed into a home that simultaneously evokes the understated, timeless Colonial buildings of centuries past and the thoroughly modern structures of the present. But the house, owned by film composer Harry Gregson-Williams and his wife, Erin, proves that such a transfiguration is entirely possible. The couple placed the project in the capable hands of architect Tim Barber and supervising project manager Kirk Snyder, as well as interior designers Joe Lucas and Parrish Chilcoat. “Where the house is Colonial, we used lap siding, board-and-batten wainscoting and a standing-seam metal roof, which all have the vernacular of a historical American farmhouse,” Barber says. “But on the interior, there’s a partial glass ceiling, steel-framed windows

and both metal and wood beams. It’s a dynamic juxtaposition of elements that are interesting but not inconsistent.” When Harry and Erin, who have five children, first discovered their house, its architectural style was somewhat irrelevant, given its proximity to a beloved park they frequented. However, “The layout didn’t make sense,” Erin says. “The master was on a different level than the other bedrooms. And Harry needed a music studio so he could do some work from home.” After living there for about five years, they turned to Barber and Snyder, masters at blending traditional and modern styles. “They specifically requested the look of a classic farmhouse,” Barber says. To achieve the simplified aesthetic, the architects took the structure down almost to the studs. “We maintained the L-shaped footprint and kept the steel framework, exposed

Above: A pendant by The Urban Electric Co. and a pair of Campo de’ Fiori lanterns light the front entrance to a Rustic Canyon residence reimagined by the architectural team of Tim Barber and Kirk Snyder and designers Joe Lucas and Parrish Chilcoat. Opposite: In the entry hall, sconces by The Urban Electric Co. flank a Made Goods console topped with a Charlie West Lamps light; the glass pendant is by Ames Ingham Lighting from Harbinger.

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In the family room, Visual Comfort & Co. globes and a table lamp illuminate the space. Comfortable seating comes from the custom sofa in Romo fabric from Thomas Lavin, a vintage wing chair from Harbinger and custom ottomans in a Sterling & Knight stripe from Keith H. McCoy & Associates. Shades fabricated by Soroe Studio in a Classic Cloth textile from Kneedler-Fauchère bedeck the windows. The custom coffee table stands on a carpet from S & J Biren Floor Coverings.

wood beams and parts of the glass ceiling,” Snyder says. The existing glass, in combination with the steel-framed windows and the clerestories, floods the rooms with views and sunlight, linking the house to its California landscape. Other aspects, such as the preserved oak beams, the new board-and-batten wainscoting and lap siding, and the white-oak paneling of the foyer, pay tribute to a farmhouse aesthetic. The architectural team also reorganized the rooms, consolidating the main living spaces along one wing and placing the bedrooms, including the master bedroom, in the other, and gave Harry a recording studio. Inspired by the architecture, Lucas and Chilcoat outfitted the interiors with fashionable yet timeless furnishings. “We chose a lot of traditional-style furniture and contemporary pieces too,” says Chilcoat, who took the lead on the project and now has a new firm, Cameron Design Group. “The mix creates tension. None of it looks predictable.” Perhaps the furthest thing from predictable is the wallpaper by Black Crow Studios that looks like a watercolor painting covering an entire wall in the dining room. “It has shades of blue and green,” Chilcoat says. “The ceiling is glass, so we chose colors found in nature. We didn’t want it to fight with what was going on outside.” Like the wallcovering, a massive Currey & Company chandelier with dozens of blue-green discs that resemble sea glass makes a big statement in the space. “The fixture and the wallpaper anchor the room, which has vaulted ceilings and is filled with light,” Lucas says. “Everything else is simple. There’s a custom reclaimed wood table and vintage chairs upholstered with faux leather.” The designers continued the palette throughout the rest of the house. In the living room, four custom roll-arm armchairs upholstered with blue linen surround a custom octagonal ottoman covered with teal leather. “The tone of the linen is similar to the paint color of the built-in bookshelves,” Chilcoat says. “Harry has an amazing book collection, and I knew a lot of color would come from the bindings. Doing tone on tone LUXESOURCE.COM / 257

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Left: A Visual Comfort & Co. lantern accents the breakfast area, where the banquette’s custom cushions wear fabric from Lee Jofa. Completing the space are a custom table, Serena & Lily chairs and custom shades crafted of material from Horizons Window Fashions in Waukegan, Illinois. Tony Murphy of Finishes finished the wood floors throughout. Opposite: RH counter chairs pull up to an island covered in stone from Exquisite Surfaces and punctuated by a Kallista faucet; hovering above are pendants by The Urban Electric Co. The perimeter countertop is clad in Bianco Namibia stone from TriStone & Tile; the backsplash is covered in Mosaic House tile; and Mother of Pearl & Sons Trading hardware graces the cabinetry. A Modern-Aire Ventilating hood crowns the Wolf range.

was a subtle approach. If we’d done different colors, the eye would focus on that and not the beams, the sunlight and the texture of the architecture.” The architectural team, with the help of builder and construction manager Levi Powell, created various play and entertaining spaces at the rear of the ascending site. “There’s a terrace on the ground level and a mid-level deck with a fire pit and a casual dining area,” Barber says. At the top are a new pool, a sundeck and a remodeled pool house. Of the labor-intensive process to install the pool, Powell says, “We excavated for the pool with a machine that carried small loads of earth down a steep path that was carved into the hillside. We drove it through the house, into the front yard, down a ramp at the entry, and to the street.” Landscape designer Patricia Benner revived the grounds in the front of the house

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and planted a Podocarpus hedge with star jasmine at its base to create privacy and a welcoming feeling. For the back gardens, says Benner, “On the slope below the beautiful native sycamore, I planted a variety of flowering plants and shrubs for enjoyment from both the lower and upper patios. Plantings included a mix of blues, lavenders, dark greens and grays from a combination of Ceanothus Carmel Creeper, lavender, salvias, rosemary and phlomis.” The Gregson-Williamses always knew they had found the perfect lot—now their home is idyllic too. “When you walk into the house, you immediately see a huge window in the dining room and what’s right outside,” Lucas says. “You see the canyon and the sky, and it’s a very California moment. The furnishings and the colors we chose speak to that. They’re traditional in style, but they’re also young and fresh.”

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Custom armchairs in a fabric by The Walfab Company from Harbinger surround a custom ottoman upholstered with leather by Moore & Giles, also from Harbinger, in the living room. A mirror from Made Goods and an ikat rug by Stark provide a graphic note. The chandelier and sconces are by The Urban Electric Co. Adorning the cabinetry by Doopoco Enterprises is Schaub hardware.

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Above: Pratt & Lambert paint glazes the cabinetry in a bathroom. The space is outfitted with tile from Mission Tile West, countertops from TriStone & Tile, Kohler sinks with Waterworks faucets, and RH medicine cabinets and drawer pulls. The window shade fabric by Fleurons d’Hélène is from Harbinger. Opposite: Window shades made with Ferrick Mason fabric from Thomas Lavin and a Moroccan-style RH pendant add whimsy to a child’s bedroom. Lamps from Arteriors on tables from CFC bracket a custom bed upholstered with Pindler cotton-velvet; the chest at the foot of the bed is vintage. Underfoot is a carpet from S & J Biren Floor Coverings.

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Above: Builder Levi Powell was instrumental in the transformation of the house into a functional, stylish abode for a modern family. Dining chairs from Harbinger surround a vintage table with a stone base, also from Harbinger, on a terrace. Left: Glass doors from JT Windows front the pool/guesthouse, which opens to a deck with a barbecue area topped with Caesarstone and features a U-Line undercounter refrigerator. Landscape designer Patricia Benner’s concept for the gardens incorporated existing trees. The vintage French rattan chairs are from Harbinger.

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Seated at her sewing machine, artist Mary Little (below, right) creates hanging cloth sculptures in her downtown Los Angeles studio; behind her is the wall where she displays samples in development. In Little’s hands, clips, scissors and a tape measure (bottom) are the tools that turn unbleached canvas into quiet yet compelling forms; rolled work (below, left) provides a close-up of her methodical approach. A completed piece dubbed Campbell (opposite) is shown behind a console table of Little’s own design. Spontaneity is a hallmark of her practice—she can never predict exactly how a piece will look in its final incarnation.

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’ve always thought of myself as a sculptor,” admits Mary Little. Working with unbleached, natural canvases in varying sizes, the Los Angeles-based artist explores the balance of proportion and scale, and of tranquility and rhythm through landscape themes drawn from her childhood in County Down, Northern Ireland. “I grew up on a farm surrounded by grassland and dotted with little hills called drumlins. There are boulders, lots of mud and cracks, but the landscape, like my work, is soft and gentle.” To create the sculptures she calls tapestries, first come simple drawings and sketches. “They’re almost diagrams to help me develop what’s in my head,” she explains. “I’ll then select and edit.” Next, she translates the sketches into line drawings that function like paper dress patterns. “I cut these shapes out of artist canvas and sew them together,” she explains. “It sounds so straightforward—it’s not. I make many trails I then reject, or I may absorb them into a work along with other patterns or modify them. There’s so much trial and error, so much reflection.” Moving from the East Coast to L.A. in 2014, Little wasn’t sure her work would fit in. Concerned that the aesthetic of her earlier pieces was too

bold and bright, she sought a different voice and message. “The ivory canvases have a tranquility to them—a quietness,” she says, adding that the vibe wouldn’t have happened had she been working back east. The repetitive folds and irregularities stretch across each flat surface, creating shadows that transform with the light throughout the day. Before Little worked in cloth, she was an acclaimed furniture designer. “I went to art school thinking I would become a fashion designer then took a brief furniture design class and was hooked,” she recalls. “It encompassed so much of what I was interested in—sculpture, fashion, making and thinking for myself.” Little still takes on client commissions, but her focus is on her tapestries and their endless possibilities. Working from her sun-filled loft downtown, Little just debuted her fifth series in February. Influenced by her mother’s knitting, it features “complex patterns within patterns and textures within textures,” she shares. While deep sentiments permeate each piece, her motivation is to create an image where people can get lost and absorbed. “There is such surprise in the fabric once it’s hung up,” says Little. “I can never predict what will happen.”

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INTERPRETIVE GLANCE A DESIGN DUO UPDATE A HOLLYWOOD REGENCY TREASURE IN PALM DESERT FOR CONTEMPORARY LIVING. WRITTEN BY JORGE S. ARANGO / PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARYN MILLET

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INTERIOR DESIGN / PATRICK DRAGONETTE AND CHARLES TUCKER, DRAGONETTE LTD HOME BUILDER / LARRY DEASON III, EVOLVE BUILDING DREAMS INC.

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atrick Dragonette feels ambivalent about the term “Hollywood Regency,” which he says has become a catchall more often than not applied to kitsch from the 1960s and ’70s. So a moment, please, to correct misconceptions. “There’s a certain theatricality, which is what most people associate with the style,” says Dragonette, who co-owns a namesake gallery on La Cienega Boulevard that carries many objects and furnishings authentically related to the design style, including the work of William Haines, one of its principal proponents. Authenticity is any antiques dealer’s primary concern, but it took on special relevance as Dragonette and his partner in both life and work, Charles Tucker, set out to create their dream home. The house they purchased was in Palm Desert’s Marrakesh Country Club, designed by John Elgin Woolf late in his career. Like Haines, Woolf was a master of the Hollywood Regency style, having created homes for the likes of Lillian Gish, Bob Hope, Cary Grant, Barbara Stanwyck, Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. And though this residence was built in 1978, the last stage of the club’s development, the men still wanted to honor Woolf’s legacy. Dragonette and Tucker had what they called “some nonnegotiables,” which they hired builder Larry Deason III to implement. Tucker’s list included a matte finish for the floors and plush carpet in the bedrooms. Additionally, most Woolf homes boast Pullman doors, but in this case the house “had a single door that looked like a pair,” says Dragonette. “I really insisted that we have the total Woolf Pullman door experience, and so we replaced the single with a pair of 2-foot-wide doors and new vintage hardware.” Additional tweaks were made to the structure. “There was a tendency to close off rooms in the 1960s,” says Deason, “so anywhere we could, we pushed soffits higher and put doorways in, which really helped open it up and let in more light. And there was a little niche in the garage,

“OUR MAIN GOAL WAS THAT WE AND OUR GUESTS BE COMFORTABLE. WE DIDN’T TIE IT DOWN TO ONE STYLE.” -PATRICK DRAGONETTE

probably for golf cart parking, that was odd.” That area was appropriated to enlarge the guest suite. The couple also asked Deason to expand a wall in the entry to create a grander sense of arrival. Giving it Hollywood Regency theatricality, they swathed it in a wallcovering that simulated black patent leather and created an arresting vignette from a striking contemporary gold-leaf wall-hung console, a turn-of-the-century stool upholstered in a tiger pattern, Hervé Van der Straeten sconces, and objects that wittily juxtaposed periods. This set the tone for the entire residence. “Our main goal was that we and our guests be comfortable,” says Dragonette. “We didn’t tie it down to one simple style. There are nods to Grand Tour, Maison Jansen midcentury pieces, Billy Haines, Moorish influences”—in other words, a free-wheeling mix that, like the Hollywood Regency of Woolf (and Haines and Dorothy Draper), implies a sense of relaxed opulence and pairs period and modern objects with drollness and style. There is a lot of white, though, says Dragonette, adding that it’s a shade “with just enough gray to make it warmer and contrast with the white trim and floor.” Because the dining room is visible from the enormous 18-by-28-foot living room, a wallcovering in a deeper shade of gray was deployed to acknowledge its separate identity while still harmonizing with the larger space. Bolder color infusions were mostly reserved for art and some upholstery. The couple had a treasure trove of inventory from which to draw for furnishings. Some carried distinguished pedigrees, such as the Serge Mouille chandelier in the dining room and the modernist iron-and-calcite table lamp designed by William Haines for Sidney and Frances Brody’s legendary home in Holmby Hills. “I have always said that the criteria I use at the store is, ‘If I had to live with it, could I?’ and so in some ways this house is proof. There are things that seem to have waited to find their place here,” Dragonette says. There are also custom pieces, such as the agate kitchen chandelier and a blue sheep in the living room that pays homage to Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne. But, Dragonette says, he also shopped more popular resources such as West Elm—for the mirrors in the master bathroom retrofitted to hang from the ceiling—and RH—for the klismos chairs in the dining room for their classical reference. The point was not to create a paint-by-numbers version of Hollywood Regency but to imbue rooms with the spirit of the period in a way that works for today. Naturally, as collectors themselves, Dragonette and Tucker were uniquely positioned to achieve that spirit, and the results would likely please Woolf immensely. Yet like all collectors, there is another, arguably more primal, impulse informing the couple’s personal, pitch-perfect twist on Hollywood Regency: “I have always said I only buy what I love,” says Dragonette. “So, basically, I am a man of my word.”

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A John Millei oil defines a living room seating area in Patrick Dragonette and Charles Tucker’s Palm Desert home by legendary architect John Elgin Woolf. Before it stand a vintage klismos chair and a sheep from Dragonette and Tucker’s gallery, pointing to the singular, witty vibe of the residence. Running through most of the residence is Mirage flooring from SpecCeramics.

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Above a custom travertine mantel by Williams Tile is a 2004 painting by Huang Gang, an auction find. Two Claude Lalanne bronzes—Pomme Bouche, atop the mantel, and La Dormeuse, in front of the fireplace— also grace the space. Positioned in front are a pair of 1980s J. Robert Scott tub chairs. The table between was made from a 19th-century elephant-form mantel clock.

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Below, left: Surprising juxtapositions abound, including on the mantel, where sit a French 19th-century sphinx and a Mottahedeh urn, whose pink hue echoes that of the home’s façade. Below, right: Atop one of two customfabricated coffee tables in cerused oak with vintage cast-brass legs, from Dragonette’s shop, is an eclectic assemblage of objects, including eggshell lacquer items from Neiman Marcus and a rectangular Hermès dish.

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Above: Scalamandré’s Tigre design covers circa-1920 French fauteuils in another of the living room’s seating areas. They flank a John Dickinson table from David Sutherland accented by a selenite William Haines lamp acquired at Christie’s. Behind, against the wallcovering by Astek, is a mixed-media David Bell work. A painting by Mike Cockrill can be spied in the adjacent hallway. Opposite: Though the dining room is open to the rest of the living area, the Phillip Jeffries wallcovering from Holly Hunt sets it apart. RH’s oak klismos chairs bring a balancing historical element to the space, which also features Scala Luxury parchment veneer chests with John Millei works on paper above them and a Serge Mouille ceiling fixture.

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Above: Customized West Elm mirrors hang from the ceiling in the master bathroom. Dragonette and Tucker designed the vanity, which sports black granite from Williams Tile and Kohler sinks outfitted with Fluid faucets, both from Pacific Sales. Marmara marble tiles from Stonehouse line the walls, while faux-wood porcelain tiles from SpecCeramics are on the floor. Left: The gray-lavender hue of the master bedroom distinguishes it from the rest of the house. Topping vintage William Haines chests are custom lamps from Dragonette; between sits an RH iron bed. A sculptural floor lamp from Lamps Plus enables night reading in the vintage Liaigre club chairs upholstered by Del Rey Upholstery in Romo fabric from Thomas Lavin. Underfoot is a Shaw Floors carpet from Lester Carpet Company.

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The front courtyard affords a comfortable outdoor living room—planted with a jacaranda and an orange tree—for enjoying desert evenings. The vintage Salterini chair and chaises were sourced from an estate sale, and Del Rey Upholstery created tailored cushions of Sunbrella fabric from Home Fabrics & Trims embellished with a neat white grosgrain trim.

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Above: Overlooking the Marrakesh Country Club’s golf course, a seating area on the rear terrace includes vintage furnishings wearing the same Sunbrella fabric as the pieces at the front of the house. A throw on the settee is from One Kings Lane. Left: An espaliered hybrid bougainvillea called “Mary Palmer’s Enchantment” climbs the courtyard wall. Builder Larry Deason III worked with Dragonette and Tucker to update the dwelling.

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ARCHITECTS

ARCHITECTS

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BUILDING MATERIALS

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Michaan’s Auctions 510.740.0220 | Alameda michaans.com

Charlie Barnett Associates 415.824.0478 charliebarnettassoc.com

Pfau Long Architecture 415.908.6408 pfaulong.com

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d’Arcy & Associates Architecture, Inc. 949.407.7760 | Irvine darcyarchitecture.com

South Coast Architects 949.720.7022 | Newport Beach southcoastarchitects.com

Vintage Timberworks, Inc. 951.695.1003 | Temecula vintagetimber.com

Atherton Appliance & Kitchens 650.369.1794 | Redwood City athertonappliance.com

Dean Larkin Design 323.654.7500 | West Hollywood deanlarkindesign.com

Thayer Hopkins Architects 415.660.9870 | San Francisco thayerhopkins.com

Dacor dacor.com

Dean Meredith Architecture 858.755.5591 | Del Mar deanmereditharchitecture.com

Grillworks 855.434.3473 grillworksusa.com

Fergus Garber Young Architects 650.473.0400 fgy-arch.com

Miele mieleusa.com

Fleetwood Joiner | Avalon Architectural 949.640.0606 | 858.642.0606 avalonarchitectural.com

ART + FRAMING

Monark Premium Appliances 855.916.6627 monarkhome.com

Gordon + Greineder 415.863.3493 gordongreineder.com

DAO 310.289.8717 | Los Angeles daohome.com

Officine Gullo USA 800.781.7125 officinegullo.com

Gustave Carlson Design 510.524.5181 | Berkeley gustavecarlsondesign.com

James C. Leonard 925.314.9451 jamescleonard.com

7th & Seventh Designs 323.203.1823 | San Diego seventhdesigns.com

Riggs Showroom + Distributing riggsshowroom.com

IDG 831.646.1261 idg-inc.net

Karo Studios 818.568.5466 karostudios.com

Dan Luna Woodworking 949.859.3631 | Laguna Hills danlunawoodworking.com

Sub-Zero Wolf subzero-wolf.com

Klopf Architecture 415.287.4225 klopfarchitecture.com

Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom 657.269.5874 | Costa Mesa subzero-wolf.com/southerncalifornia

Kurt Krueger Architects 310.979.9945 | Los Angeles kurtkruegerarchitects.com

Humboldt Redwood getredwood.com/phoebe

LCR Furniture & Design, Inc. 949.582.8744 | Laguna Hills lcrfurniture.com

Michael Lee Architects 310.545.5771 | Manhattan Beach mleearchitects.com

Thompson Building Materials 310.830.5584 | Los Angeles thompsonbldg.com

Vintage Timberworks, Inc. 951.695.1003 | Temecula vintagetimber.com

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Spark Modern Fires 203.791.2725 sparkfires.com

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DOORS + WINDOWS

FABRICS + WINDOW COVERINGS (continued)

FLOOR COVERINGS

Faucets N’ Fixtures Decorative Plumbing & Hardware 714.639.9234 | Orange faucetsnfixtures.com

Hope’s Windows hopeswindows.com/bestviews

Janet Yonaty 310.659.5422 | Los Angeles janetyonaty.com

Pacific Hardwood Flooring 800.577.0096 | Los Angeles pacifichardwoodflooring.com

LaCantina Doors lacantinadoors.com

North County Blind Company, Inc. 760.944.9056 | Encinitas northcountyblinds.com

PERFEC Floors 310.893.6205 | West Hollywood perfec.us

Laguna Design Center 949.643.2929 | Laguna Niguel lagunadesigncenter.com

LCR Furniture & Design, Inc. 949.582.8744 | Laguna Hills lcrfurniture.com

Solar Shading Systems 714.556.6025 ext. 66 | Costa Mesa solarshadingsystems.com

Samad 888.726.2393 samad.com

San Francisco Design Center 415.490.5888 | San Francisco sfdesigncenter.com

Milgard Windows & Doors 800.MILGARD milgard.com

Stroheim 800.763.0524 stroheim.com

Siberian Floors 310.882.5797 | Los Angeles siberianfloors.com

SOCO and The OC Mix Costa Mesa socoandtheocmix.com

Real Sliding Hardware realslidinghardware.com

Sunbrella sunbrella.com

Stark starkcarpet.com

DESIGN CENTERS

DOORS + WINDOWS Agoura Sash & Door 805.449.2840 | Westlake Village agourasash.com

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Western Window Systems westernwindowsystems.com

FABRICS + WINDOW COVERINGS

FLOOR COVERINGS

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Stephen Miller Gallery 650.327.5040 | Menlo Park stephenmillergallery.com

Doris Leslie Blau 212.517.9178 dorisleslieblau.com

Tufenkian tufenkiancarpets.com

Arcadia Custom arcadiacustom.com

Brunschwig & Fils brunschwig.com

DuChâteau 888.DUCHATEAU duchateau.com

Universal Tile and Marble 310.451.1900 | Santa Monica universaltilemarbleinc.com

Builder’s Window Supply 858.552.0107 | San Diego builderswindow.com

Candlelight Systems 949.481.4300 | San Clemente candlelightsystems.com

J.D. Staron LA 429.279.9541 | Los Angeles jdstaron.com

Venetian Tile & Stone Gallery 949.261.0146 | Irvine venetianstonegallery.com

Crown Garage Doors & Gates 949.348.0458 crownsgd.com

Creative Window Designs 714.966.1383 | Costa Mesa creativewindowdesigns.net

M. Austin Designer Floors 858.483.3200 | San Diego maustindesignerfloorssandiego.com

Vintage Timberworks 951.695.1003 | Temecula vintagetimber.com

Euroline Steel Windows & Doors 866.462.0397 | Santa Ana eurolinesteelwindows.com

Décor de Paris 800.221.6453 | Los Angeles decordeparis.com

Marc Phillips marcphillipsrugs.com

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Fleetwood Windows & Doors fleetwoodusa.com/luxe

Fabricut 800.999.8200 fabricut.com

Nourison nourison.com/latitudes80

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At Hom 619.744.9974 | San Diego at-hom.com

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FURNITURE + ACCESSORIES (continued)

FURNITURE + ACCESSORIES (continued)

FURNITURE + ACCESSORIES (continued)

B&B Italia 800.872.1697 bbitaliatimeless.com

Hold It Contemporary Home 619.295.6660 | San Diego holdithome.com

Minotti Los Angeles 310.278.6851 | Los Angeles minotti-la.com

Universal To The Trade universaltothetrade.com

Bernhardt bernhardt.com

Holly Hunt hollyhunt.com

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams 800.789.5401 mgbwhome.com

Bright Chair 888.524.5997 brightchair.com

Indigo & Poppy 925.962.9201 | Lafayette indigoandpoppy.com

NIDO living 415.329.5808 | San Francisco nidosf.com

Calligaris San Diego | Orange County holdithome.com/calligaris calligarisoc.com

Ironhorse Home 415.525.3725 | 707.745.3559 San Francisco | Benicia ironhorsehomefurnishings.com

Orient Express Furniture Orange County orientexpressfurniture.com

Caracole 800.468.8730 caracole.com

Ironies 415.487.6180 ironies.com

ParkGate Home 650.322.4500 | Menlo Park parkgatehome.com

Ashley Norton Architectural Hardware 800.393.1097 ashleynorton.com

Christian Liaigre 212.201.2388 christian-liaigre.us

J. Tribble 404.846.1156 jtribble.com

Plantation 415.565.0888 | San Francisco plantationdesign.com

Carter Hardware 310.657.1940 | Beverly Hills carterhardware.com

DAO 310.289.8717 | Los Angeles daohome.com

LCR Furniture & Design, Inc. 949.582.8744 | Laguna Hills lcrfurniture.com

Roche Bobois roche-bobois.com

Renaissance Design Studio 310.652.0964 | Los Angeles 818.222.2771 | Woodland Hills rdstudiola.com

De Sousa Hughes 415.626.6883 | San Francisco desousahughes.com

Lee Industries leeindustries.com

Sarah Strader Textiles 714.420.4228 | Orange County sarahstrader.com

Rocky Mountain Hardware rockymountainhardware.com

Flexform 415.800.6576 | San Francisco flexformsf.com

Lexington Home Brands lexington.com

The Sofa Guy 805.497.3222 | Thousand Oaks thesofaguy.com

San Diego Hardware 858.576.1892 | San Diego sandiegohardware.com

Gina B & Company 949.643.1430 | Laguna Niguel ginab.com

Lisa Taylor Designs lisataylordesigns.com

Stickley 315.682.5500 stickley.com

Sun Valley Bronze 866.788.3631 sunvalleybronze.com

Grayson Luxury Beverly Hills graysonluxury.com

Marge Carson margecarson.com

Stone Yard, Inc. 888.320.0632 | San Diego stoneyardinc.com

HD Buttercup hdbuttercup.com

Menlo Hardwoods 650.561.4345 | Menlo Park menlohardwoods.com

Thomas Lavin 310.278.2456 thomaslavin.com

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GALLERIES Sheryl Tempchin 619.981.4281 sheryltempchin.com

HARDWARE

HOME AUTOMATION Modern Home Systems 888.205.6339 modernhomesystems.com

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PROMOTION

Gordon + Greineder

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HOME BUILDERS + REMODELERS (continued)

INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOMS (continued)

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Baywest Builders 650.216.9600 | Redwood City baywestbuilders.com

R.T. Abbott Construction 310.409.7040 rtabbott.com

Nicole Sassaman 310.281.0942 | Los Angeles nicolesassaman.com

Grace Blu Designs 714.549.7770 | Costa Mesa graceblu.com

Davidson-Shore Luxury Home Building & Development 949.525.5056 | 714.313.6309 davidsonshore.com

Reside 310.575.5500 reside123.com

NIDO living 415.329.5808 | San Francisco nidosf.com

Intimate Living Interiors 858.436.7127 | Solana Beach intimatelivinginteriors.com

De Mattei Construction Inc. 408.350.4200 demattei.com

RFJ Meiswinkel Company 415.824.6890 | San Francisco rfjmeiswinkel.com

Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts pasadenashowcase.org

K. Kita Design 619.226.0770 | San Diego kkitadesign.com

Design Line Construction, Inc 415.647.1373 | San Francisco designlinebuilds.com

SK Design & Build 619.277.9904 | El Cajon skdesignnbuild.com

Wattles Mansion Design Showcase wattlesshowcase.com

K. Smith Interiors 714.720.3414 ksmithinteriors.com

Gonterman Construction 949.697.0746 gontermanconstruction.com

Southwinds 949.854.0540 | Costa Mesa southwindscdd.com

J Walsh Construction, Inc. 619.892.7908 | San Diego jwalshconstruction.com

Structure Home 818.598.1330 | Woodland Hills structurehome.com

Kambur Construction Group 310.444.0600 | Los Angeles kamburgroup.com

INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOMS

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

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Kelly Ferm 909.981.1304 | Claremont kellyferm.com

Aaron B Duke 310.753.8833 | Los Angeles aaronbduke.com

LUXE Lifestyle Design 858.761.6287 | San Diego leannemichael.com

Adair Design Group 415.308.7603 | San Francisco adairdesigngroup.com

Luxury Designer 949.697.5869 | Orange County 702.413.5497 | Las Vegas luxury-designer.com

Kasten Builders 415.897.4500 | Richmond kastenbuilders.com

Abode Marin 415.448.5536 | Larkspur abodemarin.com

Arlene Hacatoryan 1.949.637.3060 | Newport Beach arlene-hacatoryan.com

Mehditash Design 917.499.3627 | Newport Beach mehditashdesign.com

Maggetti Construction 408.559.3439 maggetticonstruction.com

Kern & Co. 858.259.7722 | Solana Beach 858.756.7560 | Rancho Santa Fe kerncodesigns.com

The Art of Room Design 818.790.9333 | La CaĂąada Flintridge theartofroomdesign.com

Nancy Corzine nancycorzine.com

Mark Drexler + Associates 310.666.7162 Los Angeles | Santa Barbara markdrexlerassociates.com

Le Dimora 858.261.0600 | San Diego ledimora.com

Cynthia Spence Design 415.872.9580 cynthiaspencedesign.com

Pamela Pennington Studios 650.813.1797 | Palo Alto pamelapenningtonstudios.com

McCutcheon Construction 510.558.3910 | Berkeley mcbuild.com

Loggia 415.863.2101 | San Francisco loggiashowroom.com

Dawson Design Group dawsondesigngroup.com

Tiffany Hunter Home 949.270.6873 | Costa Mesa shoptiffanyhunter.com

Owen Signature Homes 650.948.9420 owenhomes.com

Malibu Design Center 310.317.9922 | Malibu malibudesigncenter.com

Denise Morrison Interiors 949.450.0015 | Newport Beach dminteriors.net

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PROMOTION

Tiffany Hunter Home

advertiser index KITCHEN + BATH

KITCHEN + BATH (CONTINUED)

KITCHEN + BATH (CONTINUED)

LANDSCAPING

Aran Cucine 310.652.0539 | West Hollywood arancucine.us

Hollywood Sierra Kitchens 310.659.9290 | Los Angeles hollywoodsierra.com

Studio Becker 415.255.5996 | San Francisco studiobecker.com

Trailscape 530.852.5155 trailscape.net

Atherton Appliance & Kitchens 650.369.1794 | Redwood City athertonappliance.com

J. Tribble 404.846.1156 jtribble.com

TBS Design Gallery 650.460.7777 | Santa Clara tbsdesigngallery.com

Blue Plum 888.599.5711 blueplumdesign.com

Julie Williams Design 415.884.4700 | Novato juliewilliamsdesign.com

Victoria + Albert vandabaths.com

Courtesy Lighting 818.957.7725 | La Crescenta courtesylighting.com

Brizo brizo.com

Kitchen Expo 858.456.0050 | La Jolla kitchenexpo.com

Waterworks waterworks.com

Foundry 310.271.1123 | Los Angeles 212.759.9332 | New York foundrylighting.com

Carter Hardware 310.657.1940 | Beverly Hills carterhardware.com

Kitchen Matrix 415.934.1454 | San Francisco kitchenmatrix.com

WPA San Francisco 415.543.0771 | San Francisco wpasf.com

Hubbardton Forge 866.398.1530 hubbardtonforge.com

Christopher Peacock 888.889.8891 peacockhome.com

La Costa Cabinets & Design 760.633.1629 | Encinitas lacostacabinets.com

Zephyr zephyronline.com

Lantern Masters, Inc. 818.706.1990 | Westlake Village lanternmasters.com

Cooper Pacific Kitchens 310.659.6147 | West Hollywood cooperpacific.com

Leicht 949.204.3744 leichtca.com | leicht.com

DXV by American Standard dxv.com

Pedini San Diego 858.874.5900 | San Diego pedinisandiego.com

Terra Bella Landscape Development 858.335.8151 tblandscaping.com

Beautyrest beautyrest.com

Eggersmann USA 800.276.1239 eggersmannusa.com

Renaissance Design Studio 310.652.0964 | Los Angeles 818.222.2771 | Woodland Hills rdstudiola.com

Zeterre Landscape Architecture 415.691.2166 zeterre.com

Between the Sheets 858.847.3300 | Del Mar 949.640.9999 | Newport Beach betweenthesheetsinc.com

Eleganza Tiles, Inc. 714.224.1700 | Anaheim eleganzatiles.com

Scavolini 212.334.6776 scavolini.com

Faucets N’ Fixtures Decorative Plumbing & Hardware 714.639.9234 | Orange faucetsnfixtures.com

Signature Designs 619.733.6540 signaturedesignskitchenbath.com

Geoscape 949.888.8008 | Lake Forest geoscapedecor.com

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery fergusonshowrooms.com

Snaidero USA 877.762.4337 snaidero-usa.com

Terra Bella Landscape Development 858.335.8151 tblandscaping.com

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

LANDSCAPING

(CONTINUED)

LIGHTING

LUXURY BEDDING

Naturepedic 310.271.1055 | Los Angeles naturepedic.com/la Scandia Home scandiadown.com

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PROMOTION

Pacific Shore Stones

advertiser index MISCELLANEOUS

OUTDOOR LIVING (continued)

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE (continued) Santa Lucia Preserve 831.620.6762 santaluciapreserve.com

CHOCXO 949.825.5781 | Irvine chocxo.com

Millennium Construction buildingdreamsoc.com

Aldina Real Estate 831.722.7131 aldinarealestate.com

Tony on the Web 323.653.8669 tonyontheweb.com

Teak Warehouse 800.343.7707 | 866.937.8325 teakwarehouse.com

Cascade | Sotheby’s International Realty cascadesothebysrealty.com

ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS

Terra Bella Landscape Development 858.335.8151 tblandscaping.com

Coldwell Banker Previews International coldwellbankerpreviews.com

California Closets 866.870.4814 californiaclosets.com

Terra Patio & Garden terrapatio.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 949.644.1600 coldwellbankerhomes.com

South Cove - Zephyr Partners livesouthcove.com

Closet Factory 888.678.6789 | San Carlos closetfactory.com

Tidelli Outdoor Living 714.825.0054 | Fountain Valley tidelli.com

DeLeon Realty 650.543.8501 | 650.488.7325 deleonrealty.com

Ten50 213.805.8373 | Los Angeles ten50penthouses.com

Tuuci tuuci.com

Douglas Elliman Real Estate 310.595.3888 | Beverly Hills elliman.com/california

The Vintage Club 760.346.5566 | Indian Wells vintageclubsales.com

Weatherend Estate Furniture 800.456.6483 weatherend.com

First Team Estates - Christie’s International Real Estate firstteam.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

First Team Real Estate Bradshaw Residential Group 949.433.3001 | 949.887.0643 bradshawresidential.com

Antolini Italy antoliniprecioustone.com

Darlene Halaby Photography 949.293.4668 dhalabyphotography.com

Hilton & Hyland - The Manor 310.691.2400 | Holmby Hills hiltonhyland.com

Arto Brick 888.757.8453 arto.com

Luxury Portfolio Fine Property Collection luxuryportfolio.com

Caesarstone caesarstoneus.com

OUTDOOR LIVING Castelle 855.612.9800 castelleluxury.com Cavan Outdoor Furniture Company cavanfurniture.com Gloster gloster.com Gloster LA 310.274.2461 | West Hollywood glosterla.com

POOL BUILDERS

Sotheby’s International Realty Ginger Martin & Co 415.516.3939 gingermartin.com Sotheby’s International Realty Suzanne Perkins Santa Barbara suzanneperkins.com

STONE + TILE

Lifescaping Outdoors 877.467.2108

Geoscape 949.888.8008 | Lake Forest geoscapedecor.com

The Pacific 415.915.6323 | San Francisco pacificpenthouses.com

Cambria cambriausa.com

McKinnon and Harris mckinnonharris.com

Terra Bella Landscape Development 858.335.8151 tblandscaping.com

Rande Turner Properties 858.945.8896 | Del Mar randeturner.com

Carmel Stone Imports 831.250.7435 Carmel | Palo Alto | Monterey carmelimports.com

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PROMOTION

Charlie Barnett Associates

advertiser index STONE + TILE

(continued)

STONE + TILE

(continued)

STONE + TILE

(continued)

Da Vinci Marble 650.595.2500 | San Carlos davincimarble.com

IRG 415.657.0280 | Brisbane 925.829.1133 | Dublin marblecompany.com

Pacifica Wholesale Tile & Stone 714.520.0777 | Anaheim pacificastone.com

Dekton by Cosentino dekton.com

Michael Aram for Artistic Tile 844.214.0493 artistictile.com/lx

Paris Ceramics 888.845.3487 parisceramicsusa.com

Eldorado Stone eldoradostone.com/firebowls

Neolithic Design 949.955.0414 | Newport Beach neolithicdesign.com

Surfaces U.S.A. 714.635.0219 | Anaheim surfacesusa.com

Famosa - The Surface Studio 714.800.1642 | Costa Mesa famosatile.com

NS Ceramic Incorporated 805.962.1422 | Santa Barbara nsceramic.com

Tristone & Tile 818.997.9200 | Van Nuys tristoneandtile.com

GEOLUXE geoluxe.com

Pacific Shore Stones 818.308.6292 | North Hollywood elementsroom.com

Universal Tile and Marble 310.451.1900 | Santa Monica universaltilemarbleinc.com

STONE + TILE

(continued)

Venetian Tile & Stone Gallery 949.261.0146 | Irvine venetianstonegallery.com

TECHNOLOGY Lutron Experience Center 949.537.1988 thisissmartliving.com

WINE CELLARS Vintage Cellars 800.876.8789 | San Marcos vintagecellars.com

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gatherings

PROMOTION

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SYLVIE COGRANNE

COOPER PACIFIC KITCHENS

On December 1, Luxe Interiors + Design and Cooper Pacific Kitchens joined together at the Pacific Design Center to sample fine chocolates and wine. Attendees toured the beautiful showroom while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and lively conversation.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TARA BLASKA PHOTOGRAPHY

DESIGN IN THE DESERT

Luxe recently hosted Design in the Desert, an event held at the Gray family home that features innovative craftsmanship spearheaded by Bradshaw Construction. Guests not only explored the property, but they were also able to appreciate its grandeur in a hot air balloon.

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YOUR WEBSITE

IS NOT YOUR MOST IMPORTANT MARKETING TOOL

YOU ARE HAVING BUILT CLOSE TO ONE THOUSAND WEBSITES AND HAVING SERVICED THE INTERIOR DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE INDUSTRIES WITH MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR OVER FIFTEEN YEARS, I REALIZED I NEEDED MORE. AND SO DID MY CLIENTS. SO IF YOU NEED A WEBSITE, COOL! WE CAN DO THAT. MARKETING STRATEGIES? AWESOME! WE CAN DO THAT TOO. AND IF YOU WANT TO INCREASE YOUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE, ENHANCE YOUR BRAND AND TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS FROM GOOD TO GREAT. CALL ME.

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FOR THE CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL www.tonyontheweb.com | 323.653.8669


gatherings

PROMOTION

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SYLVIE COGRANNE

CARACOLE AT GRAYSON LUXURY BEVERLY HILLS

On December 8, Luxe Interiors + Design joined Caracole at Grayson Luxury in Beverly Hills to reveal the company’s monochromatic collection. Attendees enjoyed holiday hors d’oeuvres with Santa Claus while discovering the new designs. One guest even won a Lucky Charm accent table, which epitomizes the collection with its luxurious silver-leaf finish.

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WATTLES MANSION DESIGNER SHOWCASE 2017 HISTORIC HOLLYWOOD AND THE NEW CLASSICS

MARCH 23 RD - APRIL 16TH The Spring of 2017 marks the second year of the Wattles Mansion Designer Showcase. The 2017 theme will demonstrate, through interior design, how to reinterpret a historic home for today’s contemporary lifestyle.

This year’s designers: Woodson & Rummerfield, Patrick Dragonette, David Dalton, Ryan Saghian, Winslow & Cohen, Kym Rodger, Nicole Gordon, Fernando Diaz, Anna Hoffman, Victoria Reitz, Leslie Shapiro and Williams Sonoma Home. For more information, please visit wattlesshowcase.com or reitzhausproductions.com For public relations inquiries, please contact ca@communicationsartsinc.com


BLOSSOMING CHERRY TREES PHOTO: MIZUHO MATSUMIYA. PAPER CHERRY BLOSSOMS PHOTO: ADDIE JUELL.

INSPIRATION FOUND

FULL BLOOM WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY BRITTANY S. CHEVALIER

“BETWEEN OUR TWO LIVES THERE IS ALSO THE LIFE OF THE CHERRY BLOSSOM.” THIS STATEMENT MADE BY 17TH-CENTURY JAPANESE POET MATSUO BASH CONVEYS THE SYMBOLIC IMPORTANCE OF THE CHERRY BLOSSOM TREE, REFERRED TO AS SAKURA, TO THE PEOPLE OF HIS NATIVE COUNTRY. EACH YEAR, INDIVIDUALS GATHER THROUGHOUT THE WORLD TO WITNESS THESE TREES’ BRILLIANT YET EPHEMERAL BLOOMS, WHICH SERVE AS A REMINDER OF NATURE’S EXQUISITE, ALBEIT FLEETING, BEAUTY. IN HONOR OF SPRING’S RETURN, THE PIECES FOUND ON THIS PAGE CELEBRATE THESE PRECIOUS BUDS AS WELL AS THEIR EMBLEMATIC TIES TO THE CYCLE OF LIFE AND RENEWAL. Clockwise from top left: Pagoda Earrings with Pink Opal Set in 18K Rose Gold / $6,800 / mishnewyork.com.. Balbec Fabric / Soleil Bleu Collection / thomaslavin.com.. Blossoming Cherry Trees in Kitanagoya, Japan. Small Cherry Blossom Top-Handle Bag by Nancy Gonzalez / $2,950 / neimanmarcus.com. Paper Cherry Blossoms by Livia Cetti / thegreenvase.com. Cherry Blossom Viewing (Part of Triptych) by Katsukawa Shunchō (ca. 1780-1795) at the Arthur M. Sackler and Freer Gallery of Art: the National Museums of Asian Art at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. / asia.si.edu.. Falling Branch Credenza / $6,750 / johnrichard.com.

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