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KITCHEN + BATH The pros discuss the evolution of the home’s hardest working spaces. THE REPORT Bold color combinations and playful patterns define this season’s maximalist approach to interiors.
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Thirty years ago, Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams set out to make the world a more comfortable place. With a shared belief that comfort has the power to change lives, they created a home furnishings brand unlike any other. Disruptors in the furniture industry long before it was fashionable, Mitchell and Bob broke barriers from the start. Not only were they introducing bold new designs, they were also offering lifetime warranties on products and delivering goods within 30 days. Throughout their 30 years in business together, Mitchell and Bob have never been afraid to push boundaries and take creative risks, especially in their ad campaigns. While some have been more risqué than others, many of the brand’s ads have helped shape opinions about equality, in addition to selling furniture.
Other ads featured the late great Lulu, Mitchell and Bob’s beloved bulldog mascot. Lulu was (and still is) the company’s muse, especially when it comes to designing family- and pet-friendly furnishings. Lulu’s memory is honored in other ways at the company’s factory and corporate headquarters in North Carolina. Employees can enjoy a healthy breakfast and lunch at Café Lulu, the on-site, chef-run cafeteria. And there’s Mitchell and Bob’s proudest accomplishment: Lulu’s Child Enrichment Center, a non-profit, 5-star daycare, which was the first of its kind in the furniture industry. Thirty years later, Mitchell and Bob are still shaking things up. While their signature modern style has evolved over the past three decades,, their iconic designs still reflect early aspirations to elevate entertaining and help others create a comfortable home.
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COASTAL LIVING My mood board represents my relaxed, yet cultivated design style. Each piece included was handpicked during my recent travels in Ecuador, and blends perfectly with Eldorado Stone’s Limestone in Austin Cream. I can see the stone in a future project—perhaps a beautiful accent wall, or backyard fire pit.
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GLOBALLY INSPIRED Eldorado Stone’s LedgeCut33 in Birch reminds me of my childhood spent amongst Spain’s cobble roads and historic architecture. It inspired a dream design project—a contemporary villa with warm and textural components, integrating timeless materials, earth tones and olive green accents.
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MODERN BEAUTY Decorators are storytellers. The color, texture, size and shape of stone influences the story it’s going to tell. When creating this mood board with Eldorado Stone’s Zen24 in Nickel, I imagined a beautiful fireplace wall with natural elements and a modern design aesthetic.
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Dressed in Cabana Vintage, looking like I literally walked off the walls of designer Meg Braff’s old-school Florida bedroom at the Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House.
Much like a fashion show, design is about storytelling; creating a fantasy. Yet in reality, the process is equal parts imagination and hard work, all in preparation for show time. The final reveal and wow-factor moments don’t necessarily reflect the hours of decisionmaking; the emails, phone calls and installs; the headboard that doesn’t fit through the front door (and had to be craned-in through a second-story terrace); the crack in the poured concrete that needs to be reset. However, when it’s pencils down time, architects, designers and contractors pull it together and get it done. I love hearing behind-the-scenes stories about the design process; both the bloopers and the wins. Shortly before press time, I attended the Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House where many designer-friends had fabulous rooms. Each of them had a vision of what they would conjure for their space. They upholstered and wallpapered, carpeted and plastered; moved things in, out and around until opening day when the dream went on display. Every home undergoes a dress rehearsal of sorts. We certainly hope that you enjoy the show!
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Boulder | rdg-architecture.com BACK TO BASICS: I look deeply into the climate, landscape and history of a place for design inspiration. I can arrive at an authentic design only after integrating these elements. You know a building connects to its location when you could not imagine it anywhere else. HISTORY LESSON: The ancient Greeks taught us the importance of harmonizing different components of a structure and creating right-size buildings in proportion and scale. We often forget those lessons in 21st-century architecture. LASTING IMPRESSION: I traveled a long way to see Swiss architect Peter Zumthor’s thermal baths at Vals, and it was one of the most memorable architectural moments of my life. It is all about the human sensory experience: visual, olfactory, auditory and tactile.
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San Francisco | jensen-architects.com UNSUNG HERO: Rebar is a material that you don’t actually see, but it miraculously allows lumbering concrete to become a light and graceful dancer. ACOUSTICS MATTER: It's important to consider the properties of sound—you can’t see it in photographs, but you feel it when you are in a space. Through the magic of synesthesia, you can almost see sound qualities while in an acoustically well-considered place. WISH LIST: I long for a return to less-smart homes. I sense many of my clients feel that connectivity has reached a saturation point and the well-designed space will be one that abstains from distractions in favor of mindful connection to place.
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⊳ RENE GONZALEZ
Miami | renegonzalezarchitects.com NATURE AND NURTURE: Every project begins with understanding the location and a site’s unique qualities. This also applies to cultural conditions, as was the case with a house we designed in Key Biscayne that depicts its Latin setting with the inclusion of patios, portales (porches) and persianas (louvered screens). FORWARD THINKING: Modernism will always be popular in architecture, but I wish nostalgia would fall out of style. Contemporary design, which still adheres to many of the tenets of modernism, is timeless. Some people find comfort in nostalgia and pastiches of historical styles, but the end result never feels authentic to me. LIVING IN HARMONY: Our design for the Prairie Avenue house in Miami Beach, a luxury residence elevated in response to the environmental threat of sea-level rise, acknowledges traditional precedents such as native American Chickee huts and the community of Stiltsville. It is adapted to contemporary living in sync with the changing environment.
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SPLURGE-WORTHY: The best quality windows are the first indication of thoughtfulness in a design, and they can by far make or break the final outcome of a project. PROUD MOMENT: For a home in Southampton, New York, the client was excited to approach the architecture, landscape and interior decoration of the home in a comprehensive way. It was a rare and enjoyable occurrence to have oversight on every aspect of the residence. EARLY INSPIRATION: I saw The Sound of Music at the age of 4 and was so impressed by the Von Trapp’s baroque classical villa. Since then, I have been inspired by grand ballrooms, which is a space sadly lost to history for most elevated clients. To have a grandly scaled and ornate room sparsely furnished so that a special event may take place truly makes the space extraordinary.
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Seattle | reruchastudio.com CLASSIC VS. TRENDY: When a client is focused on a trend, they’re often missing the bigger picture of permanence and place. Natural light, however, will always be in fashion. We have an innate attachment to the sun here in Seattle. The projects that harness this best are the ones that feel eternal. INFLUENTIAL BUILDING: I traveled to France on a tour of Le Corbusier’s architecture and Villa Savoye really resonated with me. The curved ramps take you from one space to another culminating in a rooftop garden filled with sunlight and stillness. It taught me spaces don’t have to be perfect. UNTAPPED MATERIAL: Brick has a sense of permanence. I'm dreaming of the right client, budget and site to use it.
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SPOTLIGHT: In our projects, we deliberately study the effects of the sun on a space, yet there are moments when a sunbeam, calculated for arrival in a specific room, offers an even greater result. Those are the best happy accidents. CASE STUDY: We're designing a home in Tucson that embodies our passion for framing views, capturing light and revealing spatial character. The site has a stellar visual and physical connection to an iconic mountain range. With its well-positioned sight lines, the home showcases the essence of its setting. BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER: We strive for cozy, comfortable spaces regardless of the square footage. High ceilings will always be popular but it’s better to focus on proportion rather than height.
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SOUTHERN CHARM: The South is full of inspiration. Perhaps the most celebrated house in all of Atlanta is known as Swan House. Built in 1928 by one of the country's preeminent architects, Philip Shutze, it’s an icon of classic design. Charleston is also one of the most magical places. Its casual sophistication, haunting presence of history among a bustling modern city, and its quintessential Southern feeling are unparalleled. My favorites are the Miles Brewton House and Drayton Hall. IN THE WORKS: We are in the midst of a large new estate in the Georgia Low Country, based on precedents from some of my favorite South Carolina houses. I’m taking inspiration from the past, but making it new and relevant in a way that doesn’t feel like a museum. BIDDING ADIEU: Openconcept floor plans are on their way out. People are returning to the notion of rooms being rooms. Intimacy and coziness are hallmarks of great living spaces.
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WANDERLUST: I love Barcelona for its sheer variety of buildings—from Antoni Gaudi’s Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà and Frank Gehry’s Golden Fish to Richard Meier’s Museum of Contemporary Art and EMBT’s Santa Caterina Market. But my favorite is the Barcelona Pavilion by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for the International Exposition. Its sleek, elegant design combined with rich natural materials is a study in simplicity; it’s the essence of architectural modernism. HEART OF THE HOME: Invest in a high-quality kitchen countertop. Kitchens are the focal point for family life. A good countertop should be durable, tell a story and stand the test of time. The island we designed for our Manhattan Beach Bowen house (shown) is custom terrazzo inspired by a handful of pebbles our client found on the beach. We blended a mix of colored stones in a sandy matrix to achieve the natural look. HAVING A MOMENT: Seventies-style chic décor is back en vogue—think velvets, geometric patterns, warm palettes, funky textures and abstract silhouettes.
SUSTAINABLE STYLE: Our goal is to maximize design impact while keeping resource consumption and environmental impact to a minimum, so we prefer to work with natural and renewable materials like wood and bamboo, and metals like steel and copper, that can be recycled. SUCCESSFUL ARCHITECTURE: The best spaces offer unexpected moments, new forms of interaction, and ultimately challenge us to engage with life, the environment and each other in different ways. DREAM BUILDERS: We both started out as engineers but realized we wanted to pursue architecture after we finished our undergraduate degrees. We have a natural attraction to rigorous technical precision, while also feeling a need to solve open-ended problems that require creative solutions. Aiming to make the world more beautiful, we find that architecture ultimately becomes about building physical harmony.
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Both made of scagliola, Moss & Lam’s W1 Mount table and artist Melissa Vogley Woods’ Untitled Form 4 sculpture celebrates this historic medium by incorporating sculptural forms and modern lines.
create elaborate inlays. “A liquid mix of scagliola is inserted into engravings that have been made with hammer and chisel in a slab of marble or stone,” he says. “When dry, it is rubbed smooth with water and pumice and polished with wax, oil, lacquers and stone.” The process sounds relatively simple, yet learning how to make scagliola involves years of study and practice. Woods, for example, spent time traveling around Europe and learning from experts there. “It’s not like there is one way or one recipe,” she says. “And in Italy, the scagliola is like pasta—every region has a slightly different way of making it.” The material’s unique, moldable nature attracted artist Deborah Moss, co-founder of Moss & Lam in Canada. Moss, who learned about scagliola as an art history student, started
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Looking at the majestic domed ceilings, ornate paneled walls and stately colonnades of 17th-century Italian basilicas, many people marvel at what seems to be colorful marble in the architecture. They might be surprised to know that what looks like natural stone is actually a hardened mixture of gypsum or plaster, pigments and sometimes glue. It’s a material called scagliola, a decorative surface that’s been fooling the eye for centuries. Though celebrated as an art today, scagliola started as a way to save time and money. “Artisans began using it to solve logistical problems,” explains Melissa Vogley Woods, an Ohio artist who creates scagliola sculptures. “Real marble was costly, heavy and hard to install. It was easier to use scagliola to create the same effect.” Scagliola specialist Mark Burston of Hayles & Howe, a British firm specializing in the material, says the use of the material as we know it today began in Munich in 1603 and spread across Europe, arriving in Britain in the early 1800s and then the United States in the 19th century. Although not quarried from the earth like marble, the creation of scagliola is not without effort. “You begin with some pigments, water and plaster, mix them into a dough-like consistency and press into molds to attain the shapes required,” Burston says. “After demolding, its then infilled and sanded several times to achieve a lustrous finish.” Alessandro Bianchi—whose family’s business, Bianco Bianchi in Florence, Italy, has been producing scagliola works since the 1960s—says the material can also be used to
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using it in furniture design to create an element of surprise. “I love the classic feeling it gives our contemporary pieces,” she says. In her studio, artisans use silicone molds and traditional scagliola methods to achieve the geometric shapes and marble-like surfaces found in the Playtime Series, a set of colorful modern tables. British interior designer Francis Sultana also uses the material to add an enduring nature to his work. “My clients require pieces of furniture that stand the test of time,” he says. “They want looks that will work in 10, 20 and 50 years and, for me, scagliola has proved that it remains en vogue from one century to the next.” The designer also uses scagliola for one of the reasons early craftspeople did—noting that its lightweight nature is a technical plus. Though its use waned for a time in the 19th century, Moss predicts the look of scagliola has legs in the 21st century and beyond as a new generation rediscovers the ancient practice. And though many are experimenting with boldly hued pigments, Moss believes the way scagliola is created will likely remain the same. “It’s not a process that can really be automated—it requires a lot of hand mixing and hand sanding to achieve the best results,” she says. “It gives me goosebumps to think of how the process remains unchanged; to be part of that unbroken lineage is humbling.”
“Scagliola is having a new impulse in design,” says Alessandro Bianchi of Bianco Bianchi. “Its gradations of colors and it plasticity are very suitable for contemporary drawings and shapes, and it works well with metal.” An interior vignette of scagliola work in Italy (top right) and a set of trays of scagliola and brass (top left) made in collaboration with Studio Blanco, both by Bianco Bianchi, show the continued relevance of this durable material. The Charles console and Venise side table by Francis Sultana also exhibit a playful, yet chic approach to designing furnishings made of scagliola.
VIGNETTE PHOTO: COURTESY BIANCO BIANCHI. CHARLES CONSOLE AND VENISE SIDE TABLE PHOTO: COURTESY FRANCIS SULTANA. TRAY PHOTO: LAILA POZZO.
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DAVID SILVERMAN OF L.A. HOUSE HISTORIES After spending nearly two decades practicing entertainment law, attorney David Silverman followed his passion for architecture. Now, he creates custom books on some of L.A.’s most intriguing homes. Commissions have come from realtors and residents, all wanting to dig into the background of their living spaces. To date, he’s explored Frank Sinatra’s Holmby Hills property (above) and Shirley Temple’s Brentwood estate, among others; he’s currently researching movie mogul David O. Selznick’s 1933 Beverly Hills abode and architect John Lautner’s Chemosphere house. Here, he shares insights gleaned along the way. lahousehistories.com
“Swimming pools are joyful experiences. They turn spending time at home into a vacation,” says writer and interior designer Annie Kelly, who, with her husband, photographer Tim Street-Porter, has just published her latest book, Splash: The Art of the Swimming Pool. The volume is organized by style of pool (infinity, waterfall, garden pools and so on), documenting just how cleverly they have been designed and landscaped. There is also a section on related accoutrements, from tile and furnishings to pool houses. “Just sitting by shimmering water reduces stress and encourages spa-like contemplation,” adds Kelly. The same can be said of looking at Street-Porter’s 200-plus photographs. And while the book includes pools owned by Cher and Diane Keaton, as well as examples designed by Richard Neutra and Luis Barragán, Kelly admits she has a few favorites. “The pools in Bali—at the Taman Bebek hotel and at the Hartland Estate, which have dazzling tropical views. But I also love the inventiveness of the Mexican swimming pools that flow through restored old buildings at the Hacienda Puerta Campeche and the Hacienda Uayamon.” rizzoliusa.com
Design must-sees: Some terrific buildings also offer striking views: the Stahl House (Case Study House No. 22) in the Hollywood Hills, Adamson House in Malibu and the observation deck at Los Angeles City Hall. Your favorite historic neighborhoods: Los Feliz and Whitley Heights—such Old Hollywood character. Off the beaten path: Old Ranch Road in Mandeville Canyon has 1940s Cliff May houses with stables facing the road. At the end of the street, walk up a narrow trail to Sullivan Canyon for great hiking. Handy resources: Sam Watters’ two-volume set, Houses of Los Angeles, and Richard Alleman’s Hollywood: The Movie Lover’s Guide: The Ultimate Insider Tour of Movie L.A., which revealed historic architecture as well as the stories behind the buildings. 100 / LUXESOURCE.COM
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COLLABORATION ESKAYEL AND THE NORTON SIMON MUSEUM
To enhance its current exhibition “Matisse/Odalisque” (on view through June 17), the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena asked New York City textile firm Eskayel to design a custom wall hanging. The show gathers seven paintings— including Henri Matisse’s 1926 Odalisque with Tambourine (Harmony in Blue) and Pablo Picasso’s 1955 Women of Algiers, Version I—to explore how artists accentuated female subjects by placing them against backdrops of intricate fabrics. “The museum was interested in mimicking the textiles seen in the backgrounds of the paintings,” says Shanan Campanaro, Eskayel’s founder, who studied the artworks and the 2005 exhibition catalogue Matisse, His Art and His Textiles for inspiration. The collaboration has also led to Belize Blooms, Eskayel’s latest collection, which translates the museum’s design into new hues for wallpaper, fabrics and rugs. eskayel.com
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Swedish furnishings brand Hem has launched its first North American showroom. Called Hem x Madera (810 Mateo St.), the Downtown L.A. space is a partnership with wood floor firm Madera and challenges traditional showroom concepts. Visitors will find residential and workplace vignettes that celebrate innovative Hem products created by designers like Anderssen & Voll, Karoline Fesser, and Luca Nichetto (shown above). Another attraction is the Confetti Courtyard, a colorful site-specific installation commissioned from Clark Thenhaus of Endemic Architecture. Casa Perfect, the by-appointment L.A. outpost of New York’s The Future Perfect, is now representing Brooklyn-based David Weeks Lighting, marking the first time Weeks’ sought-after industrial designs have been carried on the West Coast (thefutureperfect.com). Artistic Tile is now available at Westside Tile and Stone (331 N. Robertson Blvd.). The Beverly Hills showroom-within-a-showroom highlights the family-owned luxury brand’s range of handcrafted, boutique designs. This May’s Legends of La Cienega (lcdqla.com) commemorates the 10 th anniversary of its first event with the theme “Legendary: Icons of Design.” The ever-popular window displays will honor the likes of Albert Hadley, Andrée Putman and Rose Cumming, among others, with installations by international designers including Nina Campbell, Nicole Fuller, Oliver M. Furth, and Brooke and Steve Giannetti. 102 / luxesource.com
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DAN WHITMORE OF WHITMORE RARE BOOKS When did you open? We launched online in 2010 and opened in Pasadena in October 2018. Why was a storefront important? It provides a place for collectors to engage with material otherwise found only in private libraries and museums. Collection highlights: I look for books of great beauty and significance: a firstedition Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman, a Shakespeare folio from 1632, even the first hardcover edition of Harry Potter. Who are today’s collectors? Our clientele ranges from successful young women to retired English professors. A love of books unifies them, whether they love a work for its binding, typography or illustrations, or for the ideas it launched. whitmorerarebooks.com
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INNOVATION MAVENS THIS TRIO OF CALIFORNIA DESIGNERS EXERTS A FIRM GRASP ON THE PERSUASIVE POWERS OF BEAUTY.
After some 15 years in Malibu, designer Anouk Steinke-Krueger has moved to the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara’s wine country. Born in the Netherlands and raised partly in Switzerland (she came to L.A. as a film student and model), the designer is an avid equestrian and known for her earthy, bohemian aesthetic. Currently working on a ranch house and her own new home, Steinke-Krueger is also celebrating a year and a half in her Los Olivos boutique, Hûs, which doubles as her design studio. The shop extols her nomadic style and is stocked with items such as handmade leather goods, vintage textiles and art, furnishings, jewelry and fragrance—all with a sustainable, fair-trade focus. anoukdesigns.com
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▲ PAULINE WOLSTENCROFT Los Angeles ceramicist Pauline Wolstencroft adorns hand-formed tabletop pieces with geometric, landscapeinspired designs. Her skill with stains and glazes is rooted in her training as a painter and has won her coveted display space at local shops like Hauser & Wirth and Mohawk General Store, not to mention more than 30,000 Instagram followers. This spring, in addition to making her functional and decorative wares, she will begin work on larger-scale ceramic wall hangings—what she calls “clay paintings.” The native New Yorker finds endless inspiration in California’s geography and tends to sketch out ideas first, explaining that, while ceramics may lack the instant gratification of painting, it does provide a good lesson in slowing down. paulinewolstencroft.com
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Be it a romantic, blush-hued home on the Newport Beach coast or the colorful Beverly Hills abode of Too Faced founders Jerrod Blandino and Jeremy Johnson, Robin Strickler’s designs emphasize timelessness. Since transitioning from fashion to interiors with the 1991 launch of her Orange County firm, Design Works, Strickler has created homes in myriad styles—coastal, traditional, midcentury—but all reflect her penchant for easy, Southern California living. Fabrics are durable. Expansive windows and doors welcome in sunlight. Kitchens are generous and bathrooms are luxurious. Recently, while working on projects in San Clemente, Corona del Mar and Ladera Ranch with her team, Strickler also contributed to a TLC home-design show that will air later this year. designworks.com
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“FLORALS, FOR SPRING? GROUNDBREAKING,” SAYS MIRANDA PRIESTLY IN THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. WE’RE DELIVERING JUST THAT: ACCESSORIES BLOOMING BEFORE YOUR EYES.
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Lewis Miller’s trademarked Flower Flashes pop up in the streets of Manhattan like a whimsical gift from Mother Nature. Miller and his studio produce massive installations for fashion shows and events that are often displayed for only a few hours. The next morning, they’ll take to the streets to give the blooms new life by transforming monuments, statues and even trash cans (shown above) into floral displays for the general public. Inspiring movements around the world, Flower Flashes celebrate the simple and pure gifts of nature.
1. Double Bubble Light Fixture / $340 for small / michelevarian.com 2. London Star Magnolia Cologne / $140 / jomalone.com 3. Custom Venezia Terrazzo in Verde (left) and Marina / $16 per square foot / artistictile.com 4. Prada Floral-Appliquéd PatentLeather Sandals / $1,050 / modaoperandi.com
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5. Cirql Armchair by Werner Aisslinger / From $840 / dedon.de
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VIGNETTE PHOTO: LEWIS MILLER, NEW YORK : TRASH CAN FLOWER FLASH™, UPPER EAST SIDE, MANHATTAN, NYC; COURTESY LEWIS MILLER; PHOTO BY IRINI ARAKAS GREENBAUM.
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Artist Amber Cowan uses by-product of industry to produce her wild and wonderful glass sculptures. The Philadelphiabased creative, whose works are exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide, employs flameworking techniques to fashion recycled glass and pressed glassware giving new life to otherwise wasted materials. These finds are inspired by Cowan’s high-gloss, high-glamour sculptures that are delicate, yet powerful, like Rouge Flambe,, shown above.
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1. Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Lynn Earrings / $2,650 / tiffany.com
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2. Paradiso in Blood Olive / Price upon request / fromental.co.uk 3. Worlds Away Morgan Table Lamp in Red / $488 / claytongrayhome.com 4. Red Lacquer Bench / $2,600 / 1stdibs.com 5. Baroque Glass Red Bowl / $60 (large); $52 (medium) / vietri.com
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Long before Banksy began using stencils to create his street art, Michael De Feo’s iconic illustration of a single flower appeared on the streets of more than 60 cities worldwide in its stenciled graffiti form in the early 1990s. Throughout the decades, De Feo’s work has spanned medium and style, and is now featured in a new book Michael de Feo: Flowers,, released by Abrams in April. De Feo’s painting (shown above) over an image of Julia Cumming by Silvia Piantadosi for Another Man magazine, inspires a fashionable, bold selection of items.
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ARTWORK PHOTO: UNTITLED ( JULIA CUMMING BY SILVIA PIANTADOSI FOR ANOTHER MAN, SPRING / SUMMER 2016), 2016 , ACRYLIC ON MAGAZINE PAGE, 11.75 × 9 INCHES; MICHAEL DE FEO: FLOWERS PUBLISHED BY ABRAMS © 2019 MICHAEL DE FEO.
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INTOXICATING BLOOMS Delectable florals are the subject of Cassie Winslow’s latest book, Floral Libations,, released in April by Chronicle Books. Winslow, the founder of lifestyle website Deco Tartelette, teamed up with photographer Doan Ly to produce pages of fragrant cocktails that are as delicious as they are beautiful. The ethereal nature of these floral creations inspires a dreamy and pale rose-colored ambience.
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TURKISH DELIGHT Brooklyn-based designer Feyza Kemahlioglu drew from her Turkish heritage to conceptualize her Pillars of Meerschaum collection, including this fixture dubbed Amber Treasure. Crafted from meerschaum—a soft white clay material found in Eskisehir, a small city in Turkey—the intricately detailed piece is perforated, allowing tiny beams of light to emanate through it. Gold leaf is applied to the glass of the bulb as it is handblown, producing a mesmerizing one-ofa-kind pattern. wexlergallery.com WALLPAPER THROUGHOUT: COURTESY SARKOS, SARKOS.NYC FABRIC THROUGHOUT: COURTESY DE LE CUONA, DELECUONA.COM
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IN THE ABSTRACT Inspired by the work of the late artist Piet Mondrian, the Mondrian Floor Lamp pays tribute to abstract geometric art with its use of a simple rectangular frame and handmade Murano glass spheres sculpted by the team at the Italian design firm VeniceM. hollyhunt.com
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CELESTIAL BEAUTIES Brooklyn-based artisan Katie Stout designs home furnishings with an imaginative and often subversive approach, creating pieces that whimsically play with form and function. Her handbuilt, glazed and lustered ceramic lamps are as playful as they are stylish. r-and-company.com
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HANGING THE MOON A weighty marble wheel suspends from neon and brass in Farrah Sit’s Pingala. The pendant plays with gravity to produce a fixture that appears to float in the sky. Sit’s signature is both effortless and highly conceptual, producing boldly minimalist pieces for the home. farrahsit.com
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WRITTEN IN THE STARS Softly colored glass rondels mounted on brushed brass mimic the formations of constellations in the sky on the aptly named Constellation Wall Sconce. Configured in unlimited ways and colors, the light can be affixed to the ceiling as well for a truly starlit sensation. tracygloverstudio.com
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ALIEN TERRITORY Inspired by Plasterglass, a unique fiberglass resin born out of the Ralph Pucci mannequin factory, sculptor John Koga created these lighting fixtures by first molding them with clay. Koga, who typically works with marble and plaster, was fascinated with how Plasterglass imitates those materials resulting in his distinct Aluala (Sunset Glow) Table Lamp and Hoku (Star) Floor Lamp. ralphpucci.net
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Las Vegas Market has its finger on the pulse of what’s next and best in the home decor and design world. Here, four interior designers and “Ahead of the Curve” panelists share their 2019 trend forecasts and favorite things to do while visiting The Entertainment Capital of the World for Market each summer. Las Vegas Market is open to the trade only, July 28 – August 1, 2019. Register online at lasvegasmarket.com.
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“Mixing finishes is a timeless trend! Brass and bronze have been industry favorites for quite some time, but I can’t get enough of the latest additions, including texture-rich plaster, matte black, cement and antiqued silver.” WHAT TO SEE “Cirque du Soleil and live music performances always top the list, but you’re even more likely to find me donning a robe in The Spa at Encore.”
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“From the runway to interiors, designers are bringing the ’70s back. I am seeing warm hues, vibrant colors, and the mix of bold patterns with geometrics, animal prints, checkers, and plaids being used in textiles. I also anticipate more creativity with shape and form across all market categories—something I’ve been craving for a while!”
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WHAT TO SEE “I love to get together with my designer friends from other states while I am in town for Market. On my next trip, I am also dying to catch a Lady Gaga show!”
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BRONZE IS THE NEW BRASS
“It was inevitable, but the glamour of polished brass is slowly being surpassed by a raw and less refined, honed-bronze finish. It’s a stronger, more confident look. We think it looks amazing on everything, from the plane of a coffee table, to a crisp-edge millwork detail and decorative home accessory.” WHAT TO SEE “I’m looking forward to exploring the food, drink and design scene that’s exploded in the last decade. And maybe book an Elvis brunch—the proper thing to do, right?”
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“I’m seeing a movement toward statement pieces that singularly carry a space. As we are craving softer living and clean, chic interiors, peaceful art that does not overwhelm a room is trending. These pieces possess organic appeal and naturally spark intrigue—making them both meaningful, focal point accessories in the home.”
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WHAT TO SEE “After a long day at Market, happy hour is a must for my design team. Our go-to spots include The Chandelier Lounge at The Cosmopolitan and Commonwealth.”
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Waterworks’ Architectonics tile lines this Southport, Connecticut, kitchen and adjacent dining area designed by Barbara Sallick and her team. A Wolf range sits below a Henry Pot Filler and Pullman hood with Whisper Hardware by Waterworks.
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“I never ever thought I would move,” Barbara Sallick explains, but within 30 seconds of walking in the front door of her new home in Southport, Connecticut, she fell in love. Soon, Sallick and her husband, who co-founded the luxury kitchen and bath company Waterworks 40 years ago, were bidding adieu to the address they had lived at for half a century and contemplating a kitchen remodel opportunity that looked much different from the one they had undertaken as a young family. “When it came down to it, it just seemed like the right thing to do,” Barbara notes of her new kitchen, “and what’s more, over time, I’ve learned a thing or two.” waterworks.com What was important to you when designing this kitchen? The overriding conversation I had with myself was about how I would feel in the space and how I would create a kitchen I loved. To achieve this, I knew it had to be warm, friendly, easy and accessible. I feel privileged to live this more casual lifestyle, which is really the way many of us operate in the kitchen today. Your treatment of the wall tile is so striking. I love tile and it’s my thing, so I wasn’t going to just put up a backsplash! I tiled the entire kitchen because I like the idea of grids and how they add a textural component but can also make a room feel larger when a wider format style is used. Because this entire area isn’t too big, I wanted to make sure the dining and operational spaces were tied together in some way and the tile achieved this. 180 / luxesource.com
How did you choose the hardware? This was a very difficult, deliberate decision and you can see that all of the pulls and lights are unlacquered brass. Yet, I chose matte nickel for the faucet because it aligns visually with the stainless steel sink and stove. This gave me a chance to mix metals in places that felt logical. Clockwise from top: Belden cabinetry by Waterworks is hand-painted in Whisper, a pale gray that creates an airy aesthetic at the top while the lower cabinetry is done in Midnight to anchor the space. Waterworks’ Cushing and Portsmouth Pulls in unlacquered brass pop against the navy cabinetry and drawer dividers help organize essentials.
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Sallick chose marble brackets instead of the usual metal to continue the beauitful Arabescato veining in all aspects of the space. A small painting provides an unexpected dose of pretty while a Marvel wine refrigerator, Henry Bar Faucet and Normandy Copper Bar Sink complete the nook.
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Known for its customization, Monogram worked with designer Richard Anuszkiewicz to create an opulent bar space where the appliances are clad in EcoDomo’s rich chocolate brown embossed croc patent leather. The Circuit Chef kitchen sink from Elkay features multiple sizes, several accessories and two tiers that allow for everything from washing and drying to cutting and straining to be personalized to how you like to work in the kitchen.
Launched earlier this year by the brains behind La Cornue, new luxury bath company Bassines drew inspiration from traditional French copper cookware and the art of metalwork design when creating these sleek stainless steel washbasins (above). Handcrafted in British Columbia by sculptor Christopher Shannon, the Vettis Concrete faucet by Brizo (right) has a wonderful, tactile feel and is a true work of art with a limited production run of 500.
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Working off circadian rhythms to complement how you use the bathroom throughout the day, Kohler’s Veil Lighted Bathroom Collection has strategically placed lighting that can easily be controlled by Kohler Konnect with voice commands. The new Chef Collection 36” Pro Range and Hood by Samsung is Bluetooth enabled allowing it to interact with the Pro Hood which adjusts fan speed based on the heat coming from the cooking surface.
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Wine enthusiasts may want to consider the new 24-inch Column from Thermador that has storage for 98 bottles including those of variable sizes, allowing even collections with magnums to be well displayed. And in keeping with smart living, Home Connect can adjust and control the three temperatures zones remotely and also help with perfect pairings when it comes to recipes and entertaining. thermador.com
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Some may think the openkitchen concept is about to expire, but I believe the informal layout of this plan reflects the way we live and entertain today, so it’s not going away anytime soon. Try as you might, you’ll never get your guests out of the kitchen so it’s best to make the space more inclusive and open. Panel-ready integrated appliances are a clever way to improve optics and also create a quiet backdrop to let the kitchen design take center stage.
Color is in! While timelessness can be a valuable component of kitchen design, bright shades can certainly be brought into this space without painting the cabinetry the color of the year. I like to use bold hues in pantries or sculleries which can include wallpapering or painting inside glass cabinets as well as on the ceiling. Don’t forget about adding a pop of color with a beautiful range, too! It all just makes life in the kitchen more fun.
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If you know me, you know I love to cook and entertain. So one of my favorite trends in the kitchen is that people are now cooking together; it’s all about being social! It used to be that guests would come over for a dinner party and stand around while you entertain but now everyone is involved. With more people jockeying for the same space, I think a corner sink is smart, efficient and a total no-brainer for incorporating into a more social kitchen.
While white and gray kitchens are still quite popular, we’re going to see a movement toward color and texture in cabinetry, surfaces and tile, all while continuing the ideas of seamless integration and architectural minimalism. Induction cooktops are also becoming more popular because they not only cut cooking times and emissions, but they look perfect in integrated spaces. The seamless effect of an induction cooktop flush with the countertop really lets the clean lines of the kitchen sing.
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To implement unique designs according to exacting requirements and the highly refined sensibilities of the world’s most sophisticated design customers. Although its illuminating creations grace world-class homes and large public spaces throughout the world, Wired Custom Lighting is a California-company through and through…. Where everyone from the film industry to fine artists, to great architects to interior designers, come to source one-of-a-kind masterpieces of light. In business for more than 40 years, (with showrooms in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and London), Wired evolved as an extension of luxury lighting giant, Alger-Triton, best known for its amazing, large-scale light fixtures for the global hospitality market. Since the 1990s, Wired has been the residential arm, providing bespoke lighting for homes, condominiums, boutique hotels and local eateries around the world.
“We also create custom art pieces, such as screens, glass mobiles and virtual walls,” principal and CEO Mishel Michael says.
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FREE YOUR PALETTE AND DREAM IN COLOR—TODAY’S MAXIMALIST INTERIORS LEAD STRAIGHT TO HAPPINESS. PRODUCED BY BRITTANY CHEVALIER MCINTYRE WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL
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“It’s a cornucopia of visual delights,” says designer Amanda Nisbet of the deep peacock-blue living room she created for her New York clients. “Like installation art, the lacquer changes during the day, making things even more interesting.”
MAX IMPACT Color trends come and go, but the most recent approach to enlivening our homes has taken on a defiant spirit that has us reconsidering familiar, everyday norms. These highly considered spaces are shaped as much by personality as they are by beauty and function. Challenging preconceived notions of color and employing a new approach is what makes this kaleidoscopic trend so stimulating. Suddenly, a world with endless possibilities has opened. Now, go explore.
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Amanda Nisbet doesn’t shy away from bold ideas, so when New York art collector-clients said, “More is more is more,” she ran with it. “We couldn’t be wishy-washy in holding eclectic pieces together,” says the designer. Nisbet upholstered the entryway with shimmering leather embellished with drips of gold by Christianson Lee Studios. “Everything had to stand its ground, so we did a lavender ottoman and a purple Kyle Bunting carpet. And I couldn’t have a white ceiling!” she says. “The room is majestic, sumptuous and lures you in.” amandanisbetdesign.com
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“Specific colors and patterns weren’t important, but creating the emotional response was,” says Dane Pressner, director of design for D’Aquino Monaco, of a cottage he designed in Snedens Landing, New York. The turquoise Elitis bamboo wallcovering was the starting point, with a Josef Frank floral chair fabric inspiring the rest of the palette, which Pressner used to color block the space. “We love when wild elements get paired together; instead of becoming crazier, they find harmony with one another,” he says. daquinomonaco.com
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Italian company Illulian was founded in Milan in 1959 and has been producing some of the world’s most luxurious, handmade rugs available. Recent designs include dramatic wool-and-silk patterns with electric color. Roy (far left), created in collaboration with Emtivi Studio as part of the Limited Edition collection, is an Art Deco motif made contemporary with a vibrant palette of pink, green and black. Skyla (left), from the company’s Design Collection, contrasts equally dynamic colors in overlaying geometric forms. illulian.com
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“Our observation over the last few years is that there has been a move away from hard silver finishes and clear glass toward more natural finishes such as antique brass,” says Emma Finch, director of London-based lighting firm Hector Finch. “The emerald glass gives the Sophie chandelier a warmth and glamour that can be used in contemporary or traditional interiors,” she adds. Inspired by an original 1920s design, the chandelier is a nod to the English company’s early history as antiques dealers. hectorfinch.com
SEEING GREEN PHOTO: COURTESY HECTOR FINCH. GOLDEN HOUR PHOTO: MANOLO LANGIS.
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When designer Christine Markatos Lowe was asked to transform a masculine library into a feminine space for a fashion-forward client in Santa Monica, California, she went right to a sunny de Gournay wallpaper she had spotted on a trip to New York. “The gilt paper really sets a formal tone,” she says. “This is a room meant purely for entertaining, often where dessert is served or for intimate parties hosted by the wife.” Decorative accents highlight the chinoiserie scene’s jewel tones, while neutral furnishings keep it fresh and ethereal. “As a room for special occasions, the space called for special-occasion wallpaper!” remarks the designer. markatosdesign.com
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Farrow & Ball has updated its palette with nine new hues including an olive-green, an earthy blue, and the richest red they have ever produced. As always, the British firm’s paints are high-performance, water-based and low-odor. farrow-ball.com
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Pattern Play “My client likes cheery colors,” says designer Kirill Istomin of a home in Moscow. “She’d say, ‘As the weather isn’t great here, it’s a way of bringing sunshine into your life.’ ” For the family room, Istomin chose a Clarence House sofa fabric, repeating its circular pattern in the rug and the vintage wicker mirrors that “absorb and balance the colors.” Echoing the rectilinear forms of the mirrored bookcase is a colorful custom media cabinet that Istomin playfully calls “an homage to Mondrian.” kirillistomin.com
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“It serves as a practical yet treasured space,” says Jon Kastl of Champalimaud, who oversaw the design of this Manhattan study with colleague Elisabeth Rogoff. “The sense of intimacy was delivered in the color,” Kastl notes. Adds Rogoff: “We loved the idea of a reflective finish. It elevated the space.” A neutral sofa and rug let the Milton Avery painting and red accents shine. champalimauddesign.com
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CULTURE. CLIENTS. COLLABORATION. Jake Galang’s genesis as a designer can be traced back to her roots: from her family of artists in the Philippines, to her exposure living and working in fast-paced Singapore, and now in L.A. Together, these experiences have helped provide a strong foundation for her diverse and multicultural approach to design. As owner and principal designer of Ilustración by Jake, Galang says that while she draws from her past, she finds ongoing inspiration from extensive travels abroad, and more so, from her clients. “I am amazed how much influence on design is based on collated information about their personality and lifestyle,” she says. “It could be a brand of a purse they cherish, a built-in coffee machine they cannot live without, or size of ice cubes they prefer to serve in a cocktail. All of this inspires and opens doors for new innovations to tap and integrate into my designs.”
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FOR THE OENOPHILE, NO VIBRATIONS ARE GOOD VIBRATIONS. Vibration is a primary impediment to wine storage and preservation, causing chemical imbalances that affect the quality, flavors, aromas and texture. In addition to causing wine to lose its flavor, new undesirable qualities are added to a wine when it’s shaken. Signature Kitchen Suite has designed their wine column refrigerators with a major emphasis on reducing vibration. An inverter linear compressor and metal interior help minimize the vibration to less than 2 gal (cm/s²) and precise temperature controls to maintain the lowest fluctuations among leading brands.
The NEW MINIMALIST INFORMED CONSUMERS AND A NEW CONSCIOUSNESS ARE CULTIVATING A LESS-IS-MORE, STREAMLINED KITCHEN. The kitchen of the future is a microcosm of the new age of minimalism. Essentially, people just want less stuff, giving rise to multidisciplinary products in multifunctional spaces. Kitchen shelves, cabinets and work stations packed with elaborate, redundant and bulky appliances are being replaced with drawers of fresh vegetables, bowls of organic fruit and natural ingredients for easy-to-prepare meals, while built-in cooking equipment is increasingly more flexible to prepare food in the best possible way, with numerous functions that eliminate unnecessary appliances. The pioneers at Signature Kitchen Suite are at the forefront of this paradigm shift. Their 48-inch dual-fuel pro range, for example, is the answer to greater flexibility and precision in cooking, with built-in sous vide, induction and gas all on the cooktop—a first of its kind.
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Created in the comfort of her own kitchen, Sneh Roy’s Cook Republic is a beautiful and honest portrayal of food that she feeds her family and friends.
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CHEESE DOESN’T LIKE TO BE TOO COLD. The perfect temperature varies depending on whom you ask, but usually ranges between 40º F and 53º F. Most home refrigerators are colder than this. As a solution, Signature Kitchen Suite has introduced the 36-inch built-in French door refrigerator with a five-mode convertible middle drawer that has distinct temperature zones for preserving deli-worthy fare at the correct temperature. The ingenious drawer’s temperature zones also include chilled wine, meats and seafood, beverage and freezer.
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HONORING EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION AND THE BEST RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE,
INTERIOR DESIGN AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
MEET THE JUDGES Luxe Interiors + Design invited design professionals from across the country to compete in the 2019 Luxe RED Awards, recognizing residential excellence in design. After receiving more than 1,000 entries, a panel of industry experts selected regional winners across eight categories. Winners then competed for national recognition, and the public’s favorite projects vied for our Readers’ Choice awards. Meet the judges below, and turn the page to view this year’s winners.
ANN SUTHERLAND
TIMOTHY CORRIGAN
BOBBY MCALPINE
With 30 years in the trade as both a product and interior designer, Ann Sutherland founded Perennials fabrics and rugs in 1997 with her husband, David Sutherland, as a partner. She is CEO of Perennials and Sutherland LLC, operating six multiline showrooms, four studios, including one in London, and operations in Mexico and India. She is active in the industry, participating as a guest speaker, panelist and advisor for numerous design industry events. She was honored by DIFFA Dallas Chapter and is a founding sponsor of Dwell with Dignity.
Timothy Corrigan is considered one of the leading interior designers in the world. With offices in Los Angeles and Paris, his firm has completed projects in Europe, the Middle East and across the United States. Timothy has designed successful licensed collections with several partners, including Schumacher, Royal Limoges, THG-Paris, Fromental and Samuel & Sons, with an upcoming collection for Perennials. His bestselling book, An Invitation to Chateau du Grand-Lucé, chronicles the restoration of his landmark chateau in France, and his next book, to be published by Rizzoli, will feature a number of his projects around the world.
Architect, romantic, poet and entrepreneur, Bobby McAlpine envisions home as a timeless, graceful and emotionally evocative place. He founded the firm in 1983, and has realized this ideal in a diverse array of traditional styles and regional vernaculars for clients all over the country and abroad. Today, known simply as McALPINE, the firm of architects and interior designers has offices in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and New York. Bobby’s book, The Home Within Us, remains a Rizzoli best seller, and Poetry of Place, was released in October 2017. His popular furniture line, McAlpine Home, is available nationwide.
BARCLAY BUTERA
AMY LAU
PAMELA JACCARINO
Founded in 2001, Amy Lau Design creates interiors known for their warmth, expressiveness and impeccable attention to detail. The Arizona native developed a deep passion for design and honed her curatorial eye studying eminent historians. Amy has designed spaces for renowned show houses like Kips Bay in New York and has created distinctive interior installations for Kohler, Bergdorf Goodman, Lladro, Baccarat, and the Showtime television network. In 2005, Amy co-created Design.05, which later went on to become the Design Miami Fair. Amy has also collaborated on pieces with Kyle Bunting, Doris Leslie Blau, Maya Romanoff, S. Harris and Heath Ceramics.
A native New Yorker, Pamela Jaccarino is the founding editor in chief of Luxe Interiors + Design, the largest residential architecture and design brand in the country, a position she has held since 2005. Pamela has been instrumental in the growth of the brand and continues to champion its fresh vision and evolution. She also frequently lectures on design-related topics. Prior to joining Sandow in 2002, Pamela was an executive editor with the LVMH Group.
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Since 1994, Barclay Butera has been the creative force behind his iconic design firm and lifestyle enterprise with showrooms in Newport Beach, Corona del Mar and Park City, Utah. In addition to his thriving interior design business, Barclay’s venture into licensing has landed him respected partners including: Bradburn Home, Castelle, Eastern Accents, Kravet, Leftbank Art, Lexington Home Brands, Mirror Image Home, Napa Home & Garden, Nourison and Winfield Thybony. He is also the author of five coffee-table books: Living In Style; Living On The Coast; Getaways and Retreats; Past, Present, Inspired and Modern Living.
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Mixing materials in this Austin condo yielded interiors that are warm yet true to the building’s industrial roots. A white wood ceiling, installed by Foursquare Builders, adds to the airy feel.
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KADLEC ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN
Nestled in the mountains, this house features an open floor plan, tall ceilings and neutral tones. An exterior foyer comprises a cantilever detail and a glass wall with custom bronze pulls and marble floors.
For this Estes Park, Colorado, residence, furnishings and other design details were carefully selected including European wood flooring and a custom Acucraft fireplace to create a contemporary and sophisticated aesthetic.
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TEN PLUS THREE
Perched on a mountainside with panoramic views of the valley, this Paradise Valley, Arizona, abode’s design combines simple forms that speak to the architecture using soft, natural materials.
In Orono, Minnesota, a design team took advantage of the home’s architectural elements and used masonry stone as the foundation for the palette to bring the outside in.
With architecture by Osterhaus McCarthy, this Chicago residence features a floating central staircase, anchored by a walnut wall that extends to the skylight. Oak floors and white walls reinforce the lightness of the architecture.
For an oceanfront unit in Surfside, Florida, a design team implemented a series of architectural changes to give the space individuality. The resulting palette is restrained with unsaturated colors, rich in texture.
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Designed as a year-round retreat, this Truckee, California, property displays a rustic sensibility while maintaining a polished yet practical feel, creating a fresh interpretation of mountain style. 9. LOS ANGELES
MAGNI KALMAN DESIGN
One objective of this Richard Neutra-designed residence in the Hollywood Hills was to blur the line between indoors and out. Stepping stones cross a koi pond from an entrance to the main courtyard. 10. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
WILLETTS DESIGN & ASSOCIATES
Designed as an oasis for recreation and relaxation, this Coachella, California, house was situated so each room has a view of the lake. Furnishings were carefully selected as to not disappear into the expansive rooms. 11. HOUSTON
ROTTET STUDIO
The architecture of this Santa Monica, California, home echoes Frank Lloyd Wright’s early work. The living room’s fireplace acts as a visual anchor, while a large artwork by Candida Höfer gives the room a distinctive presence.
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LEAH MULLER INTERIORS
The goal for this Vero Beach, Florida, dwelling was to create a space that enhances the natural light. Floor-toceiling window treatments are reminiscent of a nautical pattern and frame a tropical vista. 13. NEW YORK
MARKZEFF
Along with showcasing the homeowners’ diverse art collection, the designer maintained this Manhattan pied-à-terre’s distinct character while creating a livable environment. A 30-foot-long lacquered passageway makes for a dramatic entrance. 14. BEST OF THE REST
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In Kamas, Utah, a combination of classic materials— limestone-and-oak flooring, a custom rope-and-metal chandelier, and a metal-and-wood staircase—lend this modern-rustic ranch house a visually stunning aesthetic.
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A young family requested their San Francisco carriage house to be fun and stylish—“like the Soho House, but kid-friendly.” That directive shines in this colorful, patterned-filled family room. 2 . PA L M B E A C H | B R O WA R D
KNOWLES DESIGN
The classic Bermuda architecture by Dailey Janssen Architects inspired this Palm Beach residence’s interiors, including a master suite with a stunning ceiling design overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Evident in the kitchen banquette area, this “vintage with a twist” 1899 New York City townhouse kitchen reflects a period era while acknowledging the hip and modern owners. 5. BEST OF THE REST
ALEXANDRA NARANJO DESIGNS
“Be bold, be daring, be different” was the owner’s design brief for this luxury residence in Toronto, as translated in this elegant parlor done in navy and gold. 6. COLORADO
TRUSS INTERIORS
Transitional and elegant describes this Denver domicile, which was brought to life with a neutral yet bright aesthetic, such as this informal dining nook with a view. 7. C H I C A G O
FRANK PONTERIO
Inspired by the client’s fond appreciation of traditional French Norman architecture, this Highland Park, Illinois, project features a modern classic approach and a balance of elegance and ease, as maintained in this library.
naranjo designs: stacey brandford. truss interiors: emily minton redfield. frank ponterio: david bader.
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dunagan diverio design group: troy campbell. kati curtis design: courtesy kati curtis design. alexandra
The owners of this Coral Gables abode requested a Key West-style home blending traditional design with modern elements—all the way down to this comfortable yet elegant bar.
photos: redmond aldrich design: laure joliet. knowles design: jessica klewicki glynn photography.
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vonetta baldwin. laura lee clark interior design, inc.: stephen karlisch. chapman design: jim westphalen. ohara davies-gaetano interiors: richard powers.
photos: david michael miller associates: werner segarra photography. marcus mohon interiors: casey dunn. nb design group: haris kenjar. mlk studio inc:
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This Scottsdale project, brought to life in collaboration with Biegner-Murff Architects and Stonecreek Building Co., features clean lines and details juxtaposed with the rich textures and subtle color of the building materials. 9. AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
MARCUS MOHON INTERIORS
This San Antonio house was freshened up in part by reupholstering original pieces with lighter fabrics and adding some new furnishings with crisper profiles—as seen in this warm seating area. 1 0 . PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
NB DESIGN GROUP
A custom rug and darker finishes lend to an intimate atmosphere in this luxuriously contemporary Seattle penthouse designed in collaboration with Suyama Peterson Deguchi.
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MLK STUDIO INC.
This Los Angeles home moves beyond a monochromaticleaning interior to embrace a classic, eclectic vibe, such as in this spacious bedroom.
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LAURA LEE CLARK INTERIOR DESIGN, INC.
This grand yet inviting living room hints at the Dallas abode’s mix of museum-quality antique and vintage pieces, exquisite custom furniture with clean lines, and textiles rich in color and texture. 13. HOUSTON
CHAPMAN DESIGN
For owners who fell in love with remote farmland on Lake Champlain in Vermont, their home’s interiors—including this dining room—remain understated with ample views of the surroundings. 14. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
OHARA DAVIES-GAETANO INTERIORS
Classic Italian architecture, contemporary refinement and a predominantly white color palette combine in this Newport Beach project, which features this engaging take on a grand staircase.
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AIDLIN DARLING DESIGN
Situated on a sloping site, this Carmel Valley, California, home is respectful to its surroundings. Wooden decks project from the house, taking advantage of the shelter provided by the eaves.
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RICHARD DRUMMOND DAVIS ARCHITECTS
A main objective of this dwelling was to capture views of White Rock Lake and downtown Dallas from the front faรงade. The outdoor living space features a covered porch with a built-in fireplace. 4 . PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
SUYAMA PETERSON DEGUCHI
Conceived as a 21st-century retreat, a Seattle lake house is an escape from the expectations of modern life. Concrete and subdued materials create a natural connection to the site. 5. CHICAGO
UNITED CHICAGO BUILDERS
A Chicago residence stands out with tapered stucco walls, oversize black windows and a concrete front porch. Inside, a bright, open floor plan with custom-designed cabinetry and millwork add to the modern feel. 6. MIAMI
BORGES + ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS
With views of Biscayne Bay, this Miami Beach abode was designed to blur the lines between the indoors and out. The exterior wood screen was added to minimize direct sunlight entering the space.
united chicago builders: positive image. borges + associates architects: elevate italkraft.
In Park City, Utah, modern architecture and elegant materials combine to create a residence that embraces the outdoors. A large living area with floor-to-ceiling windows furthers the connection.
richard drummond davis architects: dave shafer. suyama peterson deguchi: kevin scott.
RKD ARCHITECTS
photos: aidlin darling design: matthew millman. rkd architects: david o. marlow photography.
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MCCLEAN DESIGN
The main living space of this Los Angeles home connects seamlessly to the gardens and pool terrace with tilting walls of glass that create a series of canopies when open. 8. LOS ANGELES
+ architects. b1 architect: andy frame. alexander vertikoff. larue architects: dror baldinger. bates masi + architects: courtesy bates masi
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With space for both entertaining and intimate soirées, this Manhattan Beach, California, retreat features striking nautical elements, grand living and public spaces and enviable ocean views. 9. BEST OF THE REST
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For this Falmouth, Massachusetts, property, Hutker Architects embarked on an ambitious scheme that would allow the home to embrace water views. A frosted glass floor provides light and a sense of movement without sacrificing privacy.
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KENDLE DESIGN COLLABORATIVE
Inspired by surrounding indigenous materials, natural light and mountain views, the exterior of this Paradise Valley, Arizona, dwelling features a soaring roof canopy and walls of rammed earth, textured metal, concrete and glass.
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LARUE ARCHITECTS
A beautiful courtyard welcomes guests into this Dallas residence, while limestone, metal wall panels and roofing, and Western red cedar adorn the exterior. 12. NEW YORK
BATES MASI + ARCHITECTS
The design for this Sagaponack, New York, house overlooking a pond and the ocean, celebrates rising water levels. The structure is elevated and broken apart to let flood waters flow through, while board-and-batten wood siding is reminiscent of vernacular structures. 1 3 . PA L M B E A C H | B R O WA R D
B1 ARCHITECT
In the foyer of a Lantana, Florida, home, floating staircases—with quartersawn oak steps and varnished-mahogany railings—as well as floor-to-ceiling windows add a feeling of tranquility and sophistication.
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STUART SILK ARCHITECTS
MARK P. FINLAY ARCHITECTS
As displayed in this grand gallery featuring a groined vault ceiling, this classical Italian villa in Palm Beach pays homage to quality materials and incredible craftsmanship. 2. HOUSTON
CUSIMANO ARCHITECT
With English influences, this graceful L-shaped Houston home is cloaked in brick and features stained cedar timbers, crafted paneled siding along with copper gutters and downspouts.
Located on Lake Sammamish in Issaquah, Washington, this shoreside domicile built by Bender Custom Construction introduces guests to its timeless yet relaxed interiors with a sinuous stairway in the entry. 4. AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
CORNERSTONE ARCHITECTS, LLP
The design for this new Austin residence was inspired by the client’s fascination with the classic forms: traditional shapes and proportions, yet simple, clean and elegant presentation.
A stone-and-wood barn on this Ridgefield, Connecticut, compound houses a main living area with exposed timberframed ceilings and serves as a rustic-meets-modern retreat. 6. CHICAGO
MORGANTE-WILSON ARCHITECTS
The center of this Chicago dwelling contains an elegant 4-story elliptical staircase, above which is a skylight that floods the interior with natural sun supplemented with light from the perimeter rooms.
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EVENS ARCHITECTS
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WILLIAM S. BRIGGS, ARCHITECT
CROSSMAN ARCHITECTURE
In Phoenix, this French Chateau Revival house features authentic French details including flat terracotta shingles, pre-cast decorative detailing, copper chimney pots and European-inspired landscaping.
A silver-leaf vault connects this Dallas project’s arcuated entry space with the owner’s fine collection of paintings displayed in the intimate gallery visible beyond. brady. geoff chick and associates: jack gardner.
richard beard architects: matthew millman. evens architects: erhard pfeiffer. crossman architecture: james
photos: candelaria design associates: pearl blossom photography. william s. briggs, architect: stephen reed.
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RICHARD BEARD ARCHITECTS
Guests experience a sequence of outdoor rooms at this Malibu, California, family home, which engages the landscape in ways that encourage daily living outdoors.
A cluster of bamboo thrusts through the oculuspunctured roof of this Coronado, California, abode’s private suite court, which is enclosed by the master bedroom, bathroom, meditation area and office. 12. BEST OF THE REST
Located in Geyserville, California, this rural residence draws inspiration from the wine country vernacular, the restrained and elegant work of Kengo Kuma and the client’s welltraveled and multicultural background.
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This house appears to have emerged from the surrounding dunes in Miramar Beach, Florida; its massings are broken down into smaller elements to engage with the scale of the site.
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SMITHARC ARCHITECTS
ANDREA SCHUMACHER INTERIORS
MARIE FLANIGAN INTERIORS
One of the most visually pleasing aspects of this Malibu, California, oceanfront home’s streamlined kitchen is its marble waterfall island with a custom solid teak wood bar top that cantilevers asymmetrically.
A study in contrasts, this Dallas kitchen features a limited yet rich palette of marble and glass set against a background of warm, tactile oak planking.
Located on Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin, this home’s kitchen combines a livable modern feel with the charm of the lake vernacular; expansive windows capture the surrounding views.
Designed to celebrate the joys of travel, family and artful living, this kitchen is one of two—one for entertaining and one for working—located in a midcentury modern Denver home.
This Short Hills, New Jersey, kitchen with a generous island at its center features a mix of raw-wood cabinet fronts, thick glass counters, tile and traditional glass-andwood upper cabinets.
Loved ones easily gather at this Bellaire, Texas, kitchen’s double islands and dining table; custom iron cabinets pair with Neolith counters, while sconces layer over a backsplash of hand-molded subway tile.
douglas c. wright architects: richard powers. marie flanigan interiors: julie soefer photography.
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HAEFELE DESIGN, INC.
architecture: steve hall, hall+ merrick photographers. andrea schumacher interiors: emily minton redfield.
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THE REFINED GROUP
Designed to reflect the client’s experiences in the European countryside, this sophisticated Phoenix kitchen is awash in sage green and features custom lanterns, Calacatta countertops and reclaimed beams. 8 . PA L M B E A C H | B R O WA R D
JMA INTERIOR DESIGN, INC.
Pale green subway tile sets the tone for this soft Jupiter, Florida, space, while rift-cut oak on the ceiling beams and vent hood surround adds visual interest and texture. 9 . PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
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In Mercer Island, Washington, a home’s black, white and brass color scheme was woven into the kitchen to help it blend seamlessly with the elegance of the surrounding living spaces. 10. AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
HAVEN DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
This San Antonio kitchen answered the clients’ request for a light and airy space with white walls, sleek finishes and a transitional-to-modern style; European white-oak flooring adds warmth. 11. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
BLACKBAND DESIGN
Designed in collaboration with architect Robert Sinclair and builder Andrew Patterson, this modern Newport Beach, California, kitchen blends beauty and functionality with high-gloss white lacquered cabinetry and a spacious marble waterfall island. 12. SAN FRANCISCO
JENNIFER ROBIN INTERIORS
A neutral palette gives this Lake Tahoe, California, kitchen year-round suitability, while expansive pivot windows create a breathtaking connection with the outdoors. 13. BEST OF THE REST
GEOFF CHICK AND ASSOCIATES In Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, this kitchen features a striking wall clad in marble tile surrounding a custom stainless vent hood fabricated by Saltwater Steel.
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MT DEVELOPMENT
A freestanding tub set in front of a wax-coated Venetian plaster wall is the centerpiece of this room in San Francisco’s Presidio Heights; various textures and a neutral color palette add depth. 3. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
HUMA SULAIMAN DESIGN
Redesigned to evoke the feeling of Argentina, this master bathroom in San Juan Capistrano, California, includes custom details including a black-and-white marble floor, brass accents and cabinetry with a faux finish. 4. MIAMI
EOLO A&I DESIGN
The owners of this Palmetto Bay, Florida, home requested a bathroom that was dramatic yet luxurious. Clean lines and unobstructed pathways lend a chic, compelling edge to the space’s functionality and flow. 5 . PA L M B E A C H | B R O WA R D
JMA INTERIOR DESIGN
This Jupiter, Florida, space was designed for a discerning client who loves color. Custom vanities in pale lilac flank either side of a custom soaking tub with a matching lilac cradle. 6. AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
KELLE CONTINE INTERIOR DESIGN
A dark and dramatic shower, with a peek of the hillside view, provides a sense of personal space in the master bath of an Austin home, designed in collaboration with Cornerstone Architects. 7. C O L O R A D O
CHARLES CUNNIFFE ARCHITECTS & STERLING MCDAVID
In an Aspen bathroom, a Waterworks soaking tub sits next to glass doors that open to a deck with mountain views. Calacatta Vagli marble was selected for the floors, countertops and shower bench.
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eolo a&i design: juan pablo estupinan. jma interior design: brantley photography. kelle contine interior design:
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dirkse interior design: alex hayden. jamesthomas interiors: richard powers. catherine m. austin interior
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FORSYTHE + HALL HOMES
The design team of this Dallas home wanted to promote a light and airy aesthetic in the master bath. In front of a large floor-to-ceiling window is a freestanding cast-iron tub with bronze fixtures. 9. NEW YORK
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STELLE LOMONT ROUHANI ARCHITECTS
JAMESTHOMAS INTERIORS
This Long Island, New York, bathroom is an extension of the master bedroom. Materials are a study in restraint with sand-colored stone in various textures; a soaking tub sits on an elevated stone plinth. 1 0 . PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
MICHELLE DIRKSE INTERIOR DESIGN
In Bellevue, Washington, this bathroom remodel combines classic touches with modern conveniences, such as hidden storage behind Robern medicine cabinets with added storage in the custom walnut surround.
The master bath of this Glencoe, Illinois, residence was inspired by the clients’ love of vintage bathrooms. Custom details including marble flooring, a settee and light fixtures add to the uniqueness of this space. 12. BEST OF THE REST
CATHERINE M. AUSTIN INTERIOR DESIGN
This master bathroom was part of a renovation to a 1930s Washington, D.C., home. Organic wallpaper provides juxtaposition to the linear cabinets and marble floor, while a porcelain tub acts as a sculptural anchor.
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LAUREN HASKETT FINE DESIGN
A reclaimed European stone sink—found at a local antique store—is the anchor of this Houston powder room. Wall sconces and a small antique mirror show off the mural wallcovering. 14. ARIZONA
LISSA LEE HICKMAN
Luxurious etched marble flooring surrounds a soaking tub with a floor-mounted faucet in a Paradise Valley, Arizona, bathroom. Dramatic steel doors are emphasized as a focal point, incorporating the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
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ARENTZ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, LLC
This Easton, Maryland, abode’s landscape architecture follows suit with the home’s traditional residence; in the pool and terrace area overlooking the Miles River, Tennessee sandstone adds soft tan, buff and gray tones.
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KATHARINE WEBSTER INC
Lush planting and pavers lend softness and variation to this San Francisco abode’s landscaping, which was designed to create a sense of living on the edge of nature. 4. LOS ANGELES
MARK LANGOS INTERIOR DESIGN
Well suited for Southern California weather, this Los Angeles pool house offers a relaxing year-round respite and gathering place with help from custom furnishings in a serene color palette. 5. DALLAS + FORT WORTH
HOCKER DESIGN GROUP
For this Sonoma, California, weekend and work retreat, the outdoor spaces were carefully planned for entertaining, relaxation and functionality—and include a custom steel grill station and adjacent dining area. 6. ARIZONA
REFINED GARDENS
This charming European country-inspired estate in Phoenix capitalized on a challenging wedge-shaped property to include purposeful spaces and beautiful garden transitions that guide visitors throughout. 7. A U S T I N + S A N A N T O N I O
AUSTIN OUTDOOR DESIGN
From the agaves to its rectilinear hardscape, clean lines define the look of this Austin home’s exterior spaces, which juxtapose the natural landscape visible just beyond.
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katharine webster inc.: caitlin atkinson. mark langos interior design: meghan beierle-o’brien. hocker design group:
A seating area featuring all-white furniture located in the contemporary art garden of this Houston property abuts a fountain that brings an organic feel to the more modern space.
photos: arentz landscape architects, llc: roger foley. lanson b. jones & co. landscape architecture: kelli durham.
LANSON B. JONES & CO. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
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FERNANDO WONG OUTDOOR LIVING DESIGN
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HOLLANDER DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS craig bergmann landscape design: scott shigley. orlando comas, asla, landscape architect: lifestyle production group.
hyde evans design: rigoberto moreno. design workshop: d.a. horchner/design workshop, inc. molly wood garden design: lane dittoe.
photos: fernando wong outdoor living design: carmel brantley. hollander design landscape architects: charles mayer photography.
A renovated pool nestles into this Palm Beach landscape inspired by Nicole de Vésian’s famous Provence garden; hardscape materials include antique Italian terra-cotta bricks, limestone and Dominican coral stone.
Stone stairs with creeping thyme growing in the loose joints lead through a classic kitchen garden planted with herbs and small vegetables at this Long Island, New York, domicile designed by Ike Kligerman Barkley. 1 0 . PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
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The master bedroom of this San José del Cabo, Mexico, house opens to a private plunge pool and a teak pergola that houses a hanging daybed; pillows add vibrancy to the serene space.
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Sight lines were carefully considered to connect this Aspen residential garden with distant natural features, the intent being to minimize intrusion while engaging with all the elements of the surrounding landscape. 12. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
MOLLY WOOD GARDEN DESIGN
The architecture of the Newport Beach home by Brandon Architects helped influence its landscaping, which features contemporary-leaning white plaster walls, blue stone with little color variation and a limited plant palette. 13. CHICAGO
CRAIG BERGMANN LANDSCAPE DESIGN
In Winnetka, Illinois, a pergola constructed from repurposed clay roof tiles adds interest to the existing pool and terrace while perennial borders offer an abundance of color visible from both inside and outside the residence. 14. MIAMI
ORLANDO COMAS, ASLA, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
The outdoor spaces were of utmost importance to this Coral Gables house, where the owners requested a tropical landscape achieved in part through a water feature with plantings at the front entry.
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Reclaimed materials, including Canadian barn beams, were brought together in a minimalist way to create a crisp Spanish hacienda-style look in a Paradise Valley, Arizona, residence. 6. LOS ANGELES
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CHADBOURNE + DOSS ARCHITECTS
For a brick Tudor in Seattle, an extensive new conservatory does double duty by adding a master bedroom and plenty of family living space while also connecting the house to the lush rear garden.
A new all-glass vestibule is one of several interventions that allowed more light into a modern home in Playa del Rey, California, which is now all about views and openness.
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PLATT DANA ARCHITECTS
OLSSON-FERNANDEZ DESIGN
LIEDERBACH & GRAHAM, ARCHITECTS LLP
A custom Shou Sugi Ban front door opens to the reworked foyer of a house in Austin; slate floors, white walls and walnut casework within all contribute to the dwelling’s fresh material clarity.
Beyond the staircase, an open kitchen/family room overlooking the garden is part of 1,600 square feet of additions to a postwar Brooklyn brownstone that was updated for a family of five.
Transforming a dated Bal Harbour, Florida, condo with stunning ocean views involved raising ceilings, adding drapery pockets, updating lighting and installing creamy marble floors. The result is sleekly modern.
HARRISON DESIGN
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Two large sheds—the last buildings on a Lake Forest, Illinois, estate by architect Charles Platt—were transformed into living spaces inspired by small villas in the south of France, complete with pigment for the stucco sourced in Roussillon.
kevin scott. olsson-fernandez design: steve sanacore. harrison design: trevor tondro. liederbach & graham architects llp: tony soluri.
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27 DIAMONDS INTERIOR DESIGN
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LABERGE AND MENARD INC.
ROWLAND + BROUGHTON ARCHITECTURE / URBAN DESIGN / INTERIOR DESIGN
Opening up walls to frame mountain views allowed architects to incorporate natural materials, including wood and stone, into a midcentury home in Kentfield, California, with landscaping by Erica Timbrell. urban design / interior design: brent moss photography. william s. briggs, architect: costa christ.
photography. platt architecture: david dietrich. 27 diamonds interior design: jeri koegel. rowland
photos: sutro architects: aaron leitz. laberge and menard inc.: tria giovan. lucas/eilers design associates, llp: julie soefer
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Along with interior designer David Kleinberg and general contractor Jeff Wildes, the architects restored a Palm Beach home’s historical grandeur while revitalizing its interiors to give it a contemporary sensibility. 10. HOUSTON
LUCAS/EILERS DESIGN ASSOCIATES, LLP
Antique pieces furnish the elegant dining room of a Houston house that was reconfigured to accommodate large groups for entertaining; the new open concept allows for both improved light and circulation. 11. BEST OF THE REST
Marble walls with elaborate charcoal veining, glittering gold fixtures, a classic freestanding tub and plenty of windows transform a bathroom in Irvine, California, into a luxurious modern retreat.
Honoring the rich history of the original house, designed in 1968 by Colorado’s first female architect, Ellie Brickham, was a main goal for this Aspen house, as was using materials that patina with age. 14. DALLAS + FORT WORTH
WILLIAM S. BRIGGS, ARCHITECT
For a 1938 estate in Austin with more than 28,000 square feet, a clean aesthetic acknowledges the past while remaining fresh; new museum-grade lighting strikes a traditional note in the hallway, as throughout.
PLATT ARCHITECTURE
Enlarging, updating and brightening a home and guest house in Cashiers, North Carolina, entailed adding skylights and opening spaces between rooms, as with this kitchen that looks out to the stairwell.
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Readers’ Choice, Contemporary Architecture Double-height cathedral spaces, grand scissor trusses and floor-to-ceiling glazing all contribute to the dramatic look of a living room in a Gallatin, New York, house that celebrates its lakefront views. 2. SAN FRANCISCO
KRISTE MICHELINI INTERIORS
Readers’ Choice, Classic Interior Design A concrete fireplace in the living room establishes a tone of low-key elegance in a home with a neutral palette and modern furnishings—the perfect backdrop for a newly blended family of six in Danville, California. 3. BEST OF THE REST
KEN TATE ARCHITECT
Readers’ Choice, Classic Architecture Designed to pay homage to the streetscape of Saint Charles Avenue, a Mediterranean Revival villa in New Orleans features a spacious rear courtyard that makes the most of water features, with a deep swimming pool and a Roman-style fountain. 4. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ESTUDIO FRISCH INC.
Readers’ Choice, Bathroom With marble tile walls and natural Jatoba wood ceilings, a master bathroom in Coronado, California, is an inviting and versatile retreat. In the adjacent courtyard, bamboo grows through a skylight, filtering natural light.
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DAUN CURRY DESIGN STUDIO
REBECCA WINN, WHIMSICAL GARDENS
This dining room’s wall of Calacatta gold marble provides a warm background for modern art and furnishings in the chic Rye, New York, home of an art collecting young family. 6. NEW YORK
DOUGLAS C. WRIGHT ARCHITECTS
rebecca winn, whimsical gardens: stephen karlisch. leann baker interiors ltd.: sozinho imagery.
photos: daun curry design studio: emily gilbert photography. douglas c. wright architects: costas picadas.
Readers’ Choice, Contemporary Interior Design
Readers’ Choice, Major Restoration or Renovation For the striking renovation of an 1830s farmhouse in Cornwall, Connecticut, many of the original details were preserved—as with the door and baseboards in this living room—while generous new room configurations allow for the ascendance of natural light.
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Readers’ Choice, Landscape Design/Outdoor Living A labyrinthine theme and exclusively white blooms unify three distinct outdoor spaces that range from classic to modern in the calming geometric garden of a historic Dallas abode. 8 . PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T
LEEANN BAKER INTERIORS LTD.
Readers’ Choice, Kitchen A kitchen for a Mercer Island, Washington, dwelling was opened up to sun and views with higher ceilings and larger windows; the white marble tile backsplash contributes to the light and bright look.
photos: this page: smitharc architects: stephen karlisch. mark p. finlay architects: michael partenio. opposite: markzeff: eric laignel. aidlin darling design: matthew millman.
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SMITHARC ARCHITECTS National Winner, Kitchen
The clean geometry of this Dallas house is underscored by white-oak planking that wraps around the dining and cooking areas, where traditional cabinetry was replaced by a ribbon window to welcome sunlight.
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MARK P. FINLAY ARCHITECTS
National Winner, Classic Architecture In keeping with the historic nature of this Ridgefield, Connecticut, property, a barn-like retreat for the owner—including a living area, wine cellar and gym—was designed with sleek vertical wood siding juxtaposed with stone.
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MARKZEFF
National Winner, Contemporary Interior Design
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AIDLIN DARLING DESIGN National Winner, Contemporary Architecture
Cantilevered over a sloping site, a modern house built from boardform concrete walls, integrated plaster and walnut floors gracefully responds to its wooded site, an ecological preserve in Carmel Valley, California.
For this dazzling blue study in an 1871 landmarked building in lower Manhattan, a ribbed-glass-and-steel wall delineates a private space while also preserving the loft’s open character. The grand 20-foot kitchen was designed with entertaining in mind.
photos: this page: jamesthomas interiors: richard powers. redmond aldrich design: laure joliet.
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JAMESTHOMAS INTERIORS National Winner, Bathroom
This luxurious bathroom in a Glencoe, Illinois, house was reimagined with marble flooring and a large copper tub to evoke the vintage glamour of bathrooms in historic London hotels.
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REDMOND ALDRICH DESIGN
National Winner, Classic Interior Design Playful sophistication reigns in the dining room and living room of an updated carriage house in San Francisco, where an eclectic mix of vintage and custom pieces and a range of color and patterns creates a one-of-a-kind dwelling.
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FURMAN + KEIL ARCHITECTS National Winner, Major Restoration or Renovation
Removing gables, covering brick with stucco and installing a standing-seam metal roof and siding resulted in a streamlined, modern look for a family’s house in Austin.
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CRAIG BERGMANN LANDSCAPE DESIGN
National Winner, Landscape Design/Outdoor Living
A new garden design allows for additional outdoor entertaining space in the rear of a 1930 house on Chicago’s North Shore, where a window of the historic pool house is framed in green by an espaliered pear tree.
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Southern California customers have many more options for integrating living spaces with indoor-outdoor transitions. This opens up many options for large door openings, such as multislides, pocketing systems and bifolding doors. And Don and Dan Smith, vice president and president, respectively, of Agoura Sash & Door, are happy to oblige … with limitless styles, materials and products to match every architectural or lifestyle need. “Many clients are still updating their houses to gain energy efficiency with better windows and doors,” Don says. Dan adds that while the more common renovations like kitchens and baths maintain their ranking, when it comes to windows and doors, the trend continues toward “larger openings, larger windows and doors, more glass and more light coming in.”
1. Marvin’s new Contemporary windows accent this corner unit, also accented with matte black hardware. 2. Marvin’s Ultimate Sliding French Door makes it easy to slip outdoors. See its lineup of new products and displays now at Agoura Sash & Door.
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Is the open-concept home still trending or are homeowners moving in a different direction based on the way families live today? Open-concept living is still a trend and what most homeowners like. Very rarely do customers want to put up or add walls; it’s all about opening up. For remodels, most customers are integrating architecture while updating doors, windows and flooring. Why is hiring a professional so important when taking on any renovation project? Hiring a professional, licensed contractor is extremely important and should be a requirement for all customers who want to renovate or remodel. Clients who believe they can do this on their own usually end up making many costly mistakes in the long run.
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“Drastically renovating a home or building a home can be an overwhelming and life-altering experience. There are literally thousands of decisions that can impact not only the quality of the design, but schedule and cost of the project,” says Bill Baldwin, CEO and principal of Hartman Baldwin. “Oftentimes, we are helping clients explore whether to renovate or rebuild. Each design choice has a cost, and as a designer and builder, we are uniquely capable of providing them with preliminary, but accurate cost information very early on. As a result, the quality of the experience is greatly enhanced and our clients are more informed.”
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Many clients are taking advantage of major renovations or new build projects that include large basements and guesthouses, often to help accommodate a work space like a music studio or tranquil writing room. Also, with current changes in building codes for accessory dwelling units, more and more clients are adding these to their properties. On a smaller scale, many homeowners are integrating prep kitchens adjacent to the main kitchen, adding a great deal of function to the home. This is very popular for clients who need a cooking space that isolates the effects of daily cooking. Stronger commercial-grade ventilation systems, equipment and specialty ranges are common in these working kitchens.
1. The development of this 8.5-acre property included a contemporary custom home that features expansive, industrial steel-grade windows and a mix of traditional stone, marble and slate. 2. This renovation of a Greene and Greene home received national acclaim as the first GreenPoint Rated historical home in California. Meticulous care was given to preserve the existing architecture, while reviving the home with period replicas. 3. This renovation included a full overhaul of an existing split-level home to create a new modern design. 1. & 2. Photography by Alexander Vertikoff 3. Photography by Robert Morning
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Home technology attracts multiple generations looking to improve their entertainment experience, and New Box Solutions delivers with innovative solutions in home automation, audio and video distribution, lighting controls, shading, security cameras and more. “No one knows better about how movies, TV shows and music should be seen and heard in the home than New Box Solutions,” president and CEO David Miller says. The Los Angeles-based company got its start in Hollywood, designing residential screening rooms for studio executives and producing some of the biggest Hollywood premieres and film festivals. Today, Miller and his team apply their depth of knowledge and first-class service to enhance homeowners’ lives with seamlessly integrated technology. “Well-designed technology should go unnoticed as one of the many elements that creates an experience in a space,” he says.
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1. This residential screening room, regularly used for work on films, features custom motorized seating, hidden speakers and hand-finished rosewood details. 2. “Our drawings were an exact match to the finished product in this studio screening room, complete with a Dolby Atmos audio system,” Miller says. 3. The client of this whole-house technology project didn’t want technology to distract from their art collection.
Early on, Miller was interested in computers, lighting and audio, and worked as a projectionist throughout high school and college. Graduating with a business degree, he traveled the world building cinemas, screening rooms and managing projects. “I moved to Los Angeles 15 years ago to work for the studios, and was part of the conversion from analog film to digital postproduction,” he says. Ten years ago, Miller founded a technology integration company, that later became New Box Solutions. Since then, the company has installed thousands of projectors, built hundreds of screening rooms, and been part of the biggest Hollywood premieres. Today, it is the trusted partner for many top-tier integration companies and high-end homeowners.
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Hardwood floor in any shape, look or style is a must in every home, says Jay Ghantous, owner of Pacific Hardwood Flooring. As the masters of hardwood flooring for close to 30 years, Pacific Hardwood Flooring offers some of the most extensive experience and selection of hardwood flooring in the industry. “The huge selection available today makes it easier to do something completely new or something as timehonored as the original home itself,” says Ghantous, who points to European oak as the “it” wood of the moment. Hardwood floors have also gained new ground, carrying over from living rooms into kitchens, and from master bedrooms to master baths. “Something very uncommon in the past,” he says. As an alternative to installing new floors, Ghantous suggests refinishing existing hardwood floors with an updated tone for big impact with little investment.
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In my opinion, hardwood flooring is the most important element in the design of any home. It is the first impression; the element that ties everything together. Everything in the home, from the kitchen cabinets, bathroom tiles, walls and palette, to even furniture is touched or affected in some way, directly or indirectly, by hardwood floors. Hardwood that enhances the style of the home is like a bright gold tray that displays a homeowner’s beautiful treasures and trophies.
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CITY COOL DOWNTOWN L.A. TAKES CENTER STAGE IN A PENTHOUSE THAT BALANCES URBAN CHIC WITH STYLISH COMFORT. WRITTEN BY LAURA MAUK / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROGER DAVIES
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asked with furnishing the interiors of a Downtown L.A. penthouse boasting 25-foot-tall window walls, designer Ryan Brown knew no decorative element would be as vibrant as the city views that fill the glass. “The space is spectacular,” Brown says. “Your eye goes straight to the windows. It feels like there’s no delineation between the interior and the skyline.” Brown’s client, who works in finance, was taken with the penthouse’s location and commanding vistas but also liked that it was a blank slate he could tailor to his needs. “When we began this project, the unit was almost completely empty,” recalls general contractor Robert Benvenisti. Brown adds, “It was a concrete and glass shell.” In starting from scratch, the client had just two requests for the interiors: He wanted the rooms to have a warm, contemporary aesthetic, and there had to be a whiskey lounge, where he could enjoy his collection of fine wines and spirits. The first order of business was to preserve the structural elements that imparted an industrial sensibility. “Initially, we talked about putting drywall over the concrete support columns and the ceilings,” Brown says. “But we wanted to embrace the downtown loft feel, so we left everything exposed and painted all of the ductwork, the plumbing, the electrical and the steel beams black to make it look really clean.” The designer also devised a steel staircase with a glass balustrade that seemingly floats within the doubleheight living room, and he enclosed the master bedroom and the shower in the master bathroom in blackened steelframed windows and doors.
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INTERIOR DESIGN / RYAN BROWN, BROWN DESIGN GROUP HOME BUILDER / ROBERT BENVENISTI, RB REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
To temper the glass, steel and concrete, the designer wove in wood elements that lend warmth and texture. Wide planks of European white oak cover the floors, and in the master bedroom, panels of rich walnut clad a niche behind the woven leather headboard. “The paneling was bookmatched,” says the designer, who also created built-in walnut nightstands and shelving for the room. In the kitchen, upper cabinetry and a pantry door fashioned from bleached oak bring a similar feel. The whiskey lounge received an entirely different treatment, although the overall effect merges clubby coziness with high style. Brown had the walls and built-ins painted a
shade of deep blue and lacquered for a sleek effect. Brass sconces and shelving brackets add another dimension, as well as a bit of shine and a timeless quality. “My client wanted a kind of gentlemen’s cigar lounge or bar area because he has this incredible whiskey collection,” the designer says. When it came to furniture, Brown chose classic forms wrapped in soft coverings the homeowner could sink into. Armchairs upholstered in a natty striped fabric sit with their back to the window; opposite is a sofa covered in a plush velvet. A chocolate-hued rug and vintage coffee table mark the center of the space. “This is probably the brightest room in the penthouse,” the designer says.
Opposite: For his Downtown L.A. penthouse, designer Ryan Brown’s client requested an inviting, contemporary take on an industrial loft. Brown obliged with pieces such as the dining area’s felt-covered De Vorm chairs from A+R and the marble, metal and walnut table by La Chance. Below: The living area features a sofa in Glant fabric from Kneedler-Fauchère; a white oak and travertine coffee table with ottomans from Lawson-Fenning; rugs from Marc Phillips and a Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams swivel chair.
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Opposite: Hardware was commissioned to accent the office cabinetry painted in SherwinWilliams’ Caviar. The client can work at the custom desk or make music at the Yamaha piano. Below: A neutral palette highlights the cinematic views and serves as a backdrop for industrial elements such as the structural columns and expansive windows that speak to the history of Downtown L.A. In the living area, a Studio Machina chandelier from 1stdibs hangs near the staircase.
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Walls and built-in cabinetry in Sherwin-Williams’ Anchors Aweigh, brass hardware and a Paul Smith stripe by Maharam on the LawsonFenning chairs yield a clubby feel in the whiskey lounge. Added richness comes from the velvet-upholstered Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams sofa, a vintage glass and bronze coffee table by Tom Bennett from Pegaso Gallery Design and a silk and leather rug from Marc Phillips. The artwork is by Robert Moreland from Wilding Cran Gallery.
While color defines the character of the lounge, a muted palette distinguishes the living area’s furnishings. “We didn’t want anything to compete with the views in that room,” Brown says. “But you have to do a little color or pattern, or things will fall flat.” To keep the area understated yet interesting, the designer layered a beige, geometric-patterned rug atop a flatweave. He added more discreet embellishment by upholstering a pair of swivel chairs in an abstract neutral print. The custom sofa—with a bend that orients seating toward the view—is in a cream-colored covering, while a channelstitched leather daybed is rendered in a rich neutral. “My client wanted to see everything in person before we made selections,” Brown says. “We made a lot of trips around L.A. so he could experience the pieces before living with them. Every fabric makes you feel like you can curl up on it with a great book and not want to move all day.” The most luxurious aspect of this penthouse may be its panoramic city views, but the subtle, artful way Brown complemented—and didn’t compete with—them is this design’s most impressive quality. “Every little element, down to the pulls on the nightstands, is visually stunning on its own,” he says. “But when they come together, there’s this layering effect and somehow each piece works together as a whole in a really beautiful way.”
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Brown ramped up the texture in the master bedroom. At its heart is a custom leather and walnut bed set in a walnut-paneled niche. Above the cantilevered night tables are leather and brass Lostine sconces. Suspended from the ceiling is a Lawson-Fenning pendant. Countering the wood and metal are an alpaca rug from Marc Phillips and a Fabrica bench.
Opposite: Silver Smoke quartzite from Walker Zanger tops the master bathroom’s counters. Renaissance Design Studio supplied the Watermark faucet, Julien sink and Duravit tub. The bronze sconce is from YLighting. In the master bedroom beyond is a West Elm chair. Below: Honed Lithoverde tile from Stone Source is on the master shower’s walls and ceiling. On the floors is Luchio oak from Old Master Products. General contractor Robert Benvenisti oversaw the penthouse’s transformation, including the installation of the custom shower doors and windows.
“IT FEELS LIKE THERE’S NO DELINEATION BETWEEN THE INTERIOR AND THE DOWNTOWN L.A. SKYLINE.” –RYAN BROWN
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MODERN TA K E IN PALM SPRINGS, A PAINTER CAPTURES THE SOUL OF THE MIDCENTURY ARCHITECTURE MOVEMENT. WRITTEN BY SHANNON SHARPE / PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY DICKERSON
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ainter Danny Heller can’t remember a time when art wasn’t part of his life. “It was just always in me,” he says. “I was always drawn to art and creating things—I drew the world around me.” In his early years, that world was suburban L.A.— Northridge, to be exact. “I grew up around the sun, palm trees and midcentury culture,” says Heller. He’s quick to emphasize, though, that what spoke to him were the modest postwar ranch homes that dotted the Valley of his youth. “I think I was initially—and still am—drawn to how humble and livable the common midcentury tract house is. High design was brought to the masses by developers like Joseph Eichler and George and Robert Alexander and the idea that everyone should benefit from a better life that innovative modern architecture would provide” he explains. “As a kid who was typically surrounded by stucco boxes, seeing something dynamic and full of light and glass and soaring beams really got my heart racing and my imagination fired up.” Heller’s passion for midcentury structures continues. While he has documented some grand examples, like the LAX Theme Building and the TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport, quieter moments from the era still resonate with him. These days, Palm Springs’ modernist architecture inspires much of his work. He fell in love with the design mecca—as well as with his wife—and moved to the area from L.A. five years ago. Now he can be found along the city’s streets, snapping photos of houses, which he uses as a jumping off point for his work. “I couldn’t set up my easel in front of someone’s house,” he jokes. “I carry my camera with me at all times.” It’s important for him to visit the sites and take the shots himself. “I can see how the light changes as opposed to working from someone else’s photos,” he says. The paintings evolve from these snapshots to drawings on canvas, to the finished work which Heller completes in layers of oils for richness. For his latest canvases, the artist set his sights on another quintessential aspect of 20th-century design: tiki style. Opening in May at George Billis Gallery in L.A., Heller’s show “Tiki Modern” highlights architecture and design found around Southern California, from 1960s Polynesian-themed hotels and bars to Hawaiian-style condos. “Tiki style was a facet of the midcentury aesthetic, so I thought it would be a good extension of my usual modernism-focused work,” Heller says. Ultimately, Heller sees his paintings as a way to remind viewers of the relevance of midcentury design. “It’s important,” he says. “It communicated optimism. It was uplifting. We need some of that today.” And the artist walks the walk: He’s active in the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation and is a frequent advocate at city hall. “A lot of people don’t understand the movement,” he notes. “There’s always a threat of great midcentury architecture being demolished. I want to share why we need to build an appreciation for it.”
Artist Danny Heller lives and works at The Lautner Compound, a Palm Springs area hotel (bottom); his wife is the co-owner of the property. Inspired by midcentury design and architecture, he begins paintings from photographs he snaps (left and below).
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Face Time FROM AN ENDURING FRIENDSHIP COMES A JOYFUL BEL AIR HOME REPLETE WITH SCULPTURAL FURNISHINGS AND BOLD ACCENTS. WRITTEN BY KELLY VENCILL SANCHEZ / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROGER DAVIES
Interior designer Sara Story created a luminous, art-filled interior in the Bel Air house of longtime friend Gervaise Gerstner. Emmanuel Levet Stenne’s Bolchoï console joins his alabaster and yellow onyx sconce in the entrance gallery. Two 1950s chairs from Stamford Modern in Stamford, Connecticut, rest atop a Marc Phillips rug in the living room.
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know how to make a face pretty, but I don’t know how to make a room pretty,” admits dermatologist Gervaise Gerstner. Luckily, she counts interior designer Sara Story among her close friends. Over the years, Story has redone two of the doctor’s New York City apartments along with her bustling Park Avenue office. “Sara is so elegant,” notes Gervaise. “She just adds a splash to everything she does.” Story credits curated design as the key to producing that splash. “I like finding pieces with a strong point of view and giving them room to breathe,” she says. “When you go into a space I’ve designed, I hope you pick up something new each time, that there’s a sense of intrigue and that it’s inspiring. A space should evolve.” The duo recently completed their third residential collaboration, a sunny getaway in Bel Air. Gervaise visits California twice a month, often with her teenaged daughters, Grace and Olivia, and as much as they’ve enjoyed their stays at The Beverly Hills Hotel, she envisioned a more permanent base. When a 1960s house in the hills boasting floor-to-ceiling views came on the market, she let Story know she had a new project for her. The interior designer, whose schedule is packed with major renovations and ground-up builds, welcomed the chance to work together again. “It’s such a beautiful house architecturally: very clean, crisp and tailored,” she says. “And it was fun to play with paint colors, wallcoverings and light fixtures, and do the furniture.”
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In the entrance gallery, a Mel Bochner painting is above an iron-framed bench by Matthews & Parker. On the floor is a carpet by Woven. “The main focus is the view,” says Story. “You walk in and have this beautiful, long hallway looking out to the reservoir. You feel like you’re on top of a cliff.”
A Heather Chontos painting injects a colorful note in the living room. “I made it monochromatic with layered textures so that it would be a comfortable and inviting space for the family,� Story says. The Fritz Neth chair and Blanche Jelly side table were purchased from 1stdibs. Completing the ensemble are a coffee table by Dune and an RH sofa.
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For Gervaise’s Bel Air house, Story drew up a plan for an interior that would be warm and welcoming, with a mostly monochromatic palette expressed through materiality and accented by sculptural furnishings as well as Gervaise’s growing art collection. The endeavor progressed quickly, as the interior designer relied on her insights into her client’s taste as well as the presentations Grace and Olivia put together for their rooms. The long entrance gallery, which leads to a vista of a nearby reservoir, sets the tone. There, alabaster and yellow onyx sconces and a pair of marble and lacquered aluminum consoles, all by Emmanuel Levet Stenne, join a handblown mirror by Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert. Shades of white prevail in the adjacent living room, yet it’s anything but sterile. Covered in tactile fabrics, the sofas, the Fritz Neth 282 / luxesource.com
easy chairs and the 1950s lounge chairs with brass legs invite the family and their guests to settle in and enjoy the view. Story accessorized with a delightfully chunky, handsculpted plaster occasional table; a custom coffee table featuring a high-gloss top on a blackened-steel base; and a glazed ceramic sculpture above the fireplace, which brings to mind a waving sea anemone. The stylish mix continues in the rest of the house. The office, a popular gathering spot, is an alluring space highlighted by blush-toned walls, a white lacquered desk and a sofa in pale pink velvet. “Everyone gravitates to it,” says Gervaise. The minimal master bedroom is an inviting haven, with a faux-bois Venetian plaster wallcovering, a sheared mohair rug and a pair of barrel chairs and an ottoman in soft hues.
“We love L.A.,” says Gervaise, who is based in New York and visits California regularly with her daughters. Her younger daughter discovered the listing for the house, which was built in the 1960s and later renovated. Story kept the sofa and existing fire feature for the outdoor seating area.
Story furnished the casual family/dining area with sculptural pieces, such as a Saarinen table and chairs by Augusto Savini with cushions in a Pierre Frey fabric. Nemo Jantzen’s DayDreaming is nearby. In the foreground is a sofa, in a Kravet fabric, from 1stdibs, a coffee table by Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co. and a wool rug from Woven.
In the kitchen, Story retained the stone backsplash, from Walker Zanger, and updated the cabinetry with paint. The RH counter stools were upholstered by Monte Allen in Perennials fabric from David Sutherland. “I definitely think less is more,” says the interior designer. “It’s always easier to add things.”
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As an interior designer who has created her own line of wallpaper, Story loves what pattern can do for a space. So, to complement the monochromatic color scheme, she made several eye-catching choices, including a large-scale floral abstract by Porter Teleo in the dining room. Done in layers of richly pigmented ink on handmade Japanese paper, the freeform pink and white blooms appear to melt onto a brown field. “The walls are almost like another personality; they give the room energy and atmosphere,” she says. A vibrant de Gournay design of anemones adorns the powder room, while a reflective paper emblazoned with cherries covers the ceiling of Gervaise’s white-walled dressing room—previously
a dark, masculine space. “She’s so full of life, such a breath of fresh air, and these reminded me of her,” says Story. In contrast to the airy feel in most of the rooms, Story chose lacquered black walls and plush black velvet sofas for the “cozy and enveloping” screening room, a favorite destination for the family. “A second home can be a bit more whimsical,” she says. “You’re a little freer.” Gervaise, who hopes to expand her dermatology practice, along with wellness and beauty ventures on both coasts, agrees: “This house is my Zen zone. Los Angeles is my happy place, and now I have somewhere to entertain my friends and embrace a new chapter in my life.”
Porter Teleo’s Floral Graffiti wallpaper from David Sutherland introduces a dynamic element in the dining room. “Gervaise thought they were never going to use the room, so I thought a dramatic wallcovering could really make you want to be there,” says Story. Circa 1960 chairs by John Van Koert in Great Plains fabric from Holly Hunt surround the RH table.
Story transformed the office into a feminine, luxurious space featuring a circa 1966 desk by De Coene and a chair by Warren Platner—all from 1stdibs. Above the custom tufted sofa in a Jane Churchill velvet is a piece by Max Steven Grossman. Farrow & Ball’s Calamine covers the walls. Sheer shade fabric by Holland & Sherry filters the light.
De Gournay wallpaper brings a vibrant, fresh feel to the powder room. “Since powder rooms are so small, they’re a fun place to be really adventurous,” says Story. The custom mirror is by Soane.
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Framed by draperies in a Fortuny fabric, the master bedroom’s view focuses on Stone Canyon Reservoir. C&C Milano fabric accented with Great Plains trim from Holly Hunt is on the ottoman. A photo of Marilyn Monroe by Bert Stern hangs against a Studio E wallcovering. On the bed is a Coyuchi blanket from Nickey Kehoe. The carpet is from Woven.
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Here Comes the Sun WITH A SENSITIVE REMODEL, A HOME IN THE DESERT BECOMES AN ELEGANT DESTINATION FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL / PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON LEITZ
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n true snowbird fashion, a Seattle couple flew off to the desert, eager to find a spot where they could soak up the sun and enjoy time with their extended family. Their search led them to Indian Wells and a home that interior designer Susan Marinello calls “pavilion-like, with a monumental presence.” Eager to revel in Palm Springs’ stylistic joie de vivre—and to depart from their primary abode’s Shingle-style aesthetic—the couple tapped Marinello “to soften the lines of the home,” she reports, adding, “the interiors were to be more organic and fluid.” Architect Stewart Woodard designed the residence in 2003, and it had held up beautifully. “He was meticulous,” notes Marinello. Even so, the dwelling required some revamping, which was handled by the original general contractor, Michael Robinson. “I’ve always liked this house,” he says. “It’s very modern, but it feels like a home, not like a hotel lobby, and it’s still in fantastic shape.” He and construction project manager Hector Lopez carried out
transformations of both small and large scale. Falling into the former category was the kitchen, where the team employed a light touch. “Like any renovation, it’s a process of editing,” says Marinello, but she couldn’t cut the space’s original burled walnut cabinetry. “The owners were worried that it might feel dated but it was important for me to keep— it set the hierarchy, it set the tone,” she says, pointing to the natural feel and sinuous shapes it inspired around the home. To freshen the kitchen, Marinello introduced creamy white counters, new appliances and a banquette and table paired with Thayer Coggin barstools. “It feels right—it’s not trying to capture a time period,” she emphasizes. The great room, on the other hand, underwent a more intensive alteration. There, the team removed a large sunken cocktail bar and rebuilt the floor, providing additional room for seating. When it came to the flooring for the space, the team took great care in matching materials to the original. “We didn’t want things to look
Interior designer Susan Marinello turned her clients’ Indian Wells living room into an ideal spot for entertaining by including plenty of comfortable seating, such as the Vladimir Kagan sofa from Holly Hunt in a Rose Tarlow Melrose House fabric. The bronze table is by Chista. On the wall is a work by Susan Dory; in the courtyard is a sculpture by Jon Krawczyk. Kersteen Anderson of DFAF Painting & Decorating created the home’s specialty finishes.
Marinello kept many of the home’s original features, like the living room’s burled walnut fire surround. The wingback chair and ottoman, in Dedar fabric, and the two leather stools are from Holly Hunt. Underfoot is a carpet from Turabi Rug Gallery in Seattle; the lamp is a vintage find.
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A painting by Sorin Bica presides over the dining room, where the designer repurposed the homeowners’ dining table and sideboard. The KnollStudio chairs and the Roll & Hill chandelier are new.
like they had been remodeled,” Robinson says. The master bedroom received some attention too. “Originally, the bed had been visible from the living room,” Marinello shares. Fast-forward to a new configuration that aligns the bed with the sweeping golf course and mountain views and results in more privacy. Inspired by those spectacular vistas, Marinello selected an understated color palette of earthy neutrals that range from sandy whites to sunset hues. She also employed touchable fabrics (nubby wool, mohair, textural bouclé) to soften the spaces. “The interiors are a juxtaposition against the severity of the desert,” says Marinello. “The landscape is harsh and prickly. The interiors are luscious and soft.” The furnishings, too, were chosen specifically to counter the grid-like ceiling patterns and the home’s formidable scale. Pieces by Vladimir Kagan—like the vintage Nautilus chairs
found in Manhattan and the new custom Kagan sofa from Holly Hunt—were a must for Marinello. “They’re sublime,” she says. “They shape the room and make it a breathy and ethereal space.” And polished metals become something of a leitmotif through the house as evidenced by the gleaming bronze coffee table in the great room. “It feels very fluid, and this house was thirsty!” she notes with a laugh. “That’s the beauty of design—you’re always learning. Every home has a different set of needs.” And while one of the goals was to create low-key indoor spaces that would allow the couple’s art collection to shine (included are works by America Martin, Susan Dory, Jan Maarten Voskuil, Sorin Bica and Michael Dailey), there are purposefully playful moments as well. It’s a vacation home, after all. In the family room, the interior designer captured that lively Palm Springs spirit with a vibrant Missoni-style
The kitchen retained its original hardware and burled walnut cabinetry, but general contractor Michael Robinson installed new countertops, a Wolf range and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. A KWC faucet is paired with a Blanco sink. The counter chairs are by Thayer Coggin.
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A niche near the powder room showcases a textural work by Michael Staniak and a natural wood bowl. “The homeowners hunted for the artwork—they didn’t have an art advisor—and together we’d assess, plan, place,” Marinello says of her clients.
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In the family room, a custom sofa in Designtex fabric is joined by a coffee table from Made Goods, a Worlds Away end table and a floor lamp from Bridges Over Time. A Missoni-style pattern covers the Studio Van den Akker chair; the lamb’s wool chair is by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Beneath is a rug by Cavan Carpets.
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