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My first furniture crush was a Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Chan coffee table, which I spied in the home of my great uncle at the tender age of 9. I stood in awe, taking in its patinated bronze, pewter and enamel village scene and octagonal bronze base with blue-enamel inserts. That table certainly kicked off my deep affection for all things decorative... and quite possibly nudged me toward my future career. Philip and Kelvin were father-and-son creative collaborators who fashioned exceptional art pieces that were incorporated into furniture. Their dedication to craft and original design is something to be admired. This issue of Luxe is our love letter to furniture, and those tenants that we value most— craftsmanship, collaboration, originality and heritage. When you’re next out shopping for furnishings to add to your home, make it something special that’s created with great care and attention—a piece that may even impress a curious 9-year-old.
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Luxe explores the tenets of fine furniture making—craftsmanship, collaboration, originality and heritage—through the lens of four companies championing them anew.
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Nearly two centuries into business, each Rinck design still begins with a hand drawing, as seen in the walnut and nickel armchair (shown), a star of the new contemporary collection. “At a time of disposable consuming, we need to go back to made-to-last products with meaning,” says Vice President Valentin Goux.
WITH ITS NEW CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION, RINCK CELEBRATES A SINGULAR LEGACY OF HANDICRAFT.
Amidst the bustle of Paris’s 12th arrondissement sits an iconic atelier and within it, a trove of hand drawings dating back 180 years. Spanning styles from Napoleon III to Art Nouveau and Louis XV, Rinck’s design archive is an unwitting history of French furniture. In the age of iCloud storage and CAD renderings, the monumental collection presents an anomaly, but then, so does the company it chronicles. A true ensemblier décorateur, Rinck is the only French furniture and fabrication company still designing and manufacturing in-house today. Its eponymous watercolors and coated paper sketches are the first indication of an emphasis on touch-of-hand that guides each creation from seed idea through finished product—an ethos echoed in its outposts and reverberated by leadership. Notes Valentin Goux, the second-generation vice president of the family-run firm, “We believe our designers need to be able to draw to understand proportion and scale, and that’s not about to change. Artistic drawings are still of utmost importance.” With three ateliers—one in Ardennes dedicated to cabinetmaking and one in Drôme for boiserie and millwork, in addition to the Paris design headquarters—Rinck’s specialties run the gamut from marquetry, veneers and gilding, to latticework, ornamental carving and trompe l’oeil. Employed throughout the workshops is a network of master craftspeople, some disciples of classic cabinetmaking schools and others from Les Compagnons, the Medieval-rooted, UNESCOprotected group of artisans who train in the field in towns across France. With design and build talents under the same roof, each piece becomes a dynamic meeting of the minds. “Once we get to prototyping, the designers work with the craftsmen weekly to refine the designs and make them perfect,” shares Goux. While Rinck’s intimate, tactile approach stands as testament to handcrafted tradition, the company is ever looking forward in both execution and creative vision, evidenced by its sleek new contemporary collection—the first modern ensemble in 50 years. Spurred by an off-the-cuff conversation over a team lunch, a beloved 1930s sycamore table was unearthed from the archives, in turn inspiring a full dining room suite of table, armchairs, side chairs, console and sconces. Edging on modernist in gleaming French walnut and black nickel, a dash of Rinck’s token classicism is still evident in the foliateembossed velvet upholstery. “It’s very 19th century, but in a fresh way,” notes Goux. “These are the kind of pieces you keep for generations.”
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It Takes TWO ARTIST SUSAN HABLE REFLECTS ON HER LONGTIME PARTNERSHIP WITH HICKORY CHAIR. AS TOLD TO MICHELLE BRUNNER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICK HEAGNEY
Ten years ago, our family pulled up stakes, left New York City, and settled in Athens, Georgia. At the time, the economy was in peril, and we wondered: How are we going to refocus our textile brand, Hable Construction, and deal with the changes? Simultaneously, Hickory Chair was looking for new ways to innovate. The timing was right, so we came onboard to create its first designer fabric collection. We had been making textiles for a few years, but to grow as a company, we knew we had to expand—and I thought we should try creating a furniture collection. My sister and business partner, Katharine, and I love to see the inner workings of things. That curiosity is at the core of everything we’ve done. I knew furniture would be no different.
I always think of the saying, “ask for what you need,” which is such a good reminder in life. Positive things have come out of transition periods for us. Hickory Chair was nearing its 100th anniversary in business, and wanted to keep pushing forward. (I think that’s the key to its success.) In 2015, we launched our first furniture collection, and with it, I tried to create foundation pieces that we could add to later. I approached it like building a house—after all, if the bones aren’t good, what’s the point? We’re now on our third collection, and when I look at it, I see a range of influences: Scandinavian, Italian, Shaker and American Primitive, to name a few. The pieces are layered and unpredictable. As I get older, I think about how my home reflects who I am and the places
I’ve been. There are stories in every piece. It’s not just furniture to me. I wasn’t trained as a textile or furniture designer. My work started because I’m a fine artist. The only way my sister and I knew how to commercialize my artwork was to turn drawings into patterns and patterns into textiles and then make products. That fine art connection shows in the new hand-painted pieces for Hickory Chair. Whatever custom finish you dream of, the company can do. Relationships are everything in this business and the partnership with Hickory Chair has been one of equal give and take—you can feel that with the people and see it in the craftsmanship. If we artists can collaborate with companies that are thoughtful in the same ways we are, it makes it all worthwhile.
Susan Hable photographed in her Athens, Georgia, studio surrounded by new Hickory Chair hand-painted furniture designs, which include the Walmsley Cocktail Table and Chad Side Table.
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If there is one piece that encapsulates Liaigre’s polished yet independent spirit, it is the brand’s sculptural Nagato stool inspired by Constantin Brancusi’s “Endless Column.” The iconic work, originally created by Christian Liaigre in 1986 from a solid piece of oak, was recently reinvented in a limited-edition bronze with a smooth black patina and wood print—a look that is at once brutalist and refined. “We rarely draw from our archives, and privilege fresh creative reflection for each project. Yet this piece combines minimalism and poetry, elegantly entering the domestic sphere,” says Liaigre’s Creative Director Frauke Meyer. As with the refreshed Nagato stool, independent thinking has been at the core of every piece since the company’s inception in the 1980s—and that’s what defines Liaigre. “My aim is to emphasize our French and Parisian identity, in which everything is well thought out, structured and finished, while still encouraging disruption, surprises and a break from the expected,” says Meyer, who likens the brand’s creative process to that of iconic fashion houses, such as Dries Van Noten, Azzedine Alaïa and Pierre Hardy. “We believe beauty is found through special attention
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“It is important to interpret designs to fit into the context of current times,” says Liaigre Creative Director Frauke Meyer, an approach evident in pieces such as the Orient Suspension lamp (top, left), Touareg bench (center) and recently reissued bronze Nagato stool (bottom, right).
to ergonomics, usability and the touch and feel of materials exuding texture, comfort and luxury.” Unmoved by imitation designs, Meyer says it is the company’s strict attention to detail and proportion that set it apart. “The creation of each Liaigre design requires skill from expert hands,” says Meyer. “Whether brushed, sandblasted wood or full-grain leather tanned in France, the mastery of the craft is present throughout the production of each piece or architectural element.” A case in point is Liaigre’s lacquered panels and furnishings, where the finish is applied in as many as seven layers to achieve just the right sheen. This notion is also apparent in the brand’s sourcing, which involves employing “tree hunters” to discover the finest wood material from French forests. From inception to finished piece, Meyer attests: “Luxury is affirmed in every detail.”
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For more than a century, Stickley has made high-end hardwood furniture and fine upholstery. Now, with Director of Design Marissa Brown at the creative helm, the company has expanded to include fresh takes on the Mission look, as well as a midcentury-inspired line. Here, Brown describes how the brand’s history and devotion to craft informs her work. How do you honor Stickley’s heritage while moving the needle forward? I try to stay true to the company DNA and the components of a Stickley piece: the square spindles, the use of reverse taper leg details and the exposed joinery. One thing that inspired me was the ability to make furniture out of solid wood construction with techniques that have been used since the Stickley brothers were alive. Moving the brand into the future was about respecting that, while developing forms that felt more current in proportion.
Playing with iconic shapes must have been intimidating at first. It was scary; the pieces are perfect! It’s like trying to alter a Steinway piano. The horizontal and vertical components are so important in Mission-style furniture, but how do you modernize the look? I didn’t want to lose sight of what made them work, but I also wanted to soften them a little. You’ve mentioned that a trip to Hans Wegner’s studio was formative to your career. How does Danish design influence your work? I love the sculptural aspect of the Danish makers. During that era, woodworkers put so much thought into creating designs that not only looked good, but functioned beautifully. I like integrating those ideas into Stickley—that pieces should float in a room and be enjoyed from 360 degrees. We hear something new is coming for spring…Yes! This April at High Point we’re planning to debut a curated group of eclectic pieces. While designs are still evolving, the idea is to open up an offering of single items that use new materials and are interesting objects in their own right. On your wish list? The dining table from the Walnut Grove collection. I have three daughters, so I’d love to have pieces that will become family heirlooms.
Marissa Brown in the new Park Slope Accent Chair in the Stickley factory in Manlius, New York. Alongside Brown’s award-winning update is a 1989 reissue of the Spindle Chair, a Mission favorite patented by Gustav Stickley in 1905.
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“My first ‘real’ piece of furniture was a 1950s boomerang coffee table from JF Chen. I couldn’t afford it at the time, so I arranged multiple payments. It’s still in my sitting room!” –OLIVER M. FURTH
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“MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT A 19TH-CENTURY WALNUT BED AT A VINTAGE MARKET IN FRANCE NEARLY 20 YEARS AGO. I LOVE THAT IT’S RESCUED AND REUSED, AND I LOVE THAT IT HAS A FRENCH HISTORY.” –JESSICA HELGERSON
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“I bought a rush and oak chair made for the movie How to Marry a Millionaire, and 15 years later, it’s still a favorite. It does what great design should do: cover many vibes.” –PETER DUNHAM
“One of my favorite gifts ever was a Rick Owens chair. It’s less a piece of furniture and more a piece of art, which is how I like to display it: against a clean wall.” –KARA MANN “VLADIMIR KAGAN’S SERPENTINE SOFA IS ONE OF THE MOST ELEGANT AND TIMELESS PIECES OF FURNITURE EVER. JUST SITTING ON ONE MAKES YOU FEEL CHIC!” –DENISE MCGAHA
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In only a few years, Sophie Goineau has made her mark on Los Angeles. The Quebec native renovated the Petit Ermitage in West Hollywood and just designed Porta Via restaurant in Palisades Village, and its pink Parisian style was an instant hit. Here, Luxe gets to know more about the designer. sophiegoineau.com Describe your style. Layers. I have a narrative way of working, so depending on the location, I’m inspired by history, the age of the house and the client’s vision. A space has to tell a story—it’s visual poetry. What do you love about L.A.’s design scene? The energy of the last five years has made an edgy mix of international cultures. That pushes people to create, to go further. We have the arrival of the Edition on Sunset—a big design statement—and many art and design fairs now. People are thirsty for new things. Where do you see design going? Calming palettes and curved geometries. Organic, natural lines and planes. Intimacy. Places you can dream in, escape to, fall in love in. Places that resonate with us. 090 / luxesource.com
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Venerable Los Angeles firm Country Floors has partnered with legendary East Coast design firm Sister Parish for a bold new line of ceramic tiles. “A trip to Portugal a few years ago sparked our interest in transferring our patterns onto a tile body,” explains Eliza Crater, creative director of Sister Parish Design and Parish’s great-granddaughter. Offered in six patterns with four coordinating field colors, the options are plentiful. “There are endless possibilities, but my own first application is going to be in my kitchen,” continues Crater, who also envisions them used in such varied applications as powder rooms and porticos. “The beauty of the collection is that the tiles can be used in quieter ways for a pop of interest, or completely enveloped and paired with our corresponding Sister Parish fabrics for a contemporary take on a toile room.” countryfloors.com
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The first residential tower in West Hollywood’s Arts and Design District debuts later this year when the 1962 Los Angeles International Design Center is transformed into contemporary homes by celebrated architecture firm Olson Kundig. “Saving and repurposing this building is not only important, but a thought-provoking design exercise,” says principal/owner Tom Kundig. “You’re retaining the energy that went into the building when it was originally constructed, but you also preserve the historical energy of the building, which was built in an interesting time and incorporates great architecture.” The property offers 40 tower residences and eight single-family homes, plus all the amenities of a luxury hotel. Famed eatery Madeo, previously located in the building, will also be reopening. 8899beverlyblvd.com
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Palm Springs’ new hotel, Dive, delivers all the playful spirit a vacationer could want—but with a twist. Instead of going the midcentury route popular in the desert, Santa Monica-based designer Vanessa Schreiber looked to the French Riviera for a 1960s St. Tropez vibe. The adults-only property centers on a grassy courtyard with lounge areas, a pool and an orchard. Its 11 guest rooms include brightly tiled bathrooms and outdoor patios with oversize daybeds, plus surprise design elements such as a Christian Lacroix ceiling mural and a Belle Epoch elevator transformed into a canopy bed. The Peacock Lounge offers self-service cocktails throughout the day, while on weekends a rolling cart makes its way around the property proffering small bites and beverages. divepalmsprings.com
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L.A. showroom Una Malan has opened a second location in Montecito (525 San Ysidro Road) in partnership with designer Birgit Klein. “Bee and I are friends and decided to open a showroom together, offering the collections I represent in L.A. as well as her interior design talents,” says Malan. Seattle-based designer Rocky Rochon has arrived in West Hollywood (306 N. Robertson Blvd.), making available his design services, furnishings and line of custom paints (below). Just a stone’s throw away is Italian furniture company Molteni&C|Dada’s new flagship (147 N. Robertson Blvd.), designed by the company’s creative director, renowned Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen. Also new to West Hollywood is Ben Soleimani’s eponymous showroom (8626 Melrose Ave.), an immersive offering of the veteran retailer’s signature contemporary furnishings and rugs (above).
LAUNCH New Ravenna has released 20 new mosaic designs as part of San Diego-based interior designer Paul Schatz’s Miraflores Collection. “Creative Director Cean Irminger asked me to return to the studio in Virginia and work with her to create additional patterns using new materials, fabrication methods and equipment,” says Schatz, who, over the course of a year, pulled creative inspiration from childhood summers in Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende as well as more recent travels through Europe and the Middle East. The new handcrafted tiles emphasize natural materials including stone, shell, brass and 24-karat gold glass, and are available in myriad colorways and textures. newravenna.com
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For 20 years, design specialist Jason Stein has worked with some of the world’s most renowned auction houses, including Christie’s. Now, as associate director of the 20th Century Decorative Arts Department at Bonhams Los Angeles, he’s continuing to curate auctions with a savvy eye. On March 29, he will hold the Modern Design | Art Sale, “encompassing all of the modern design movements: Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and into midcentury modern and contemporary design and art,” he says. Highlights include property from a Kelly Wearstler-designed interior in Beverly Hills and a Dale Chihuly chandelier estimated at between $100,000 and $150,000. Here, the Highland Park resident shares a few of his own favorite lifestyle resources around the city. bonhams.com
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ROCK AROUND In celebration of Brown Jordan’s 75th anniversary, the company has reimagined one of its iconic collections designed by visionary Walter Lamb some 70 years after its initial release. The contemporary Aluminum Collection includes the refined Rocking Chair, shown here in marine rope with an aluminum base. brownjordan.com
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TROPICAL PUNCH A recent addition to the Dedon furniture collection designed by American talent Stephen Burks, the Dala Planters offer a lightweight, laid-back and portable vessel for flora. Each piece features an aluminum frame and is handwoven with an ecological polyethylene fiber available in two colorways including grass, shown. dedon.us
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WHITE OUT Make a statement with the new Mila Mirror by Californiabased company Made Goods. Ideal for elevating outdoor areas, the graphic accessory has a durable reconstituted stone base and white plaster finish that add subtle light and texture to any environment. madegoods.com
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DOUBLE TROUBLE The chic Caribe vis-Ă -vis by German designer Sebastian Herkner for Ames is made on the Caribbean coast of Colombia using momposino, a traditional knotting technique common in the region. For the double chair, different colored recycled plastic strands are manually woven around the steel tube frame for a vibrant, whimsical effect. stillfried.com
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NATURAL HABITAT Designed by Marco Merendi for Paola Lenti, the Calatini side tables come in three charming shapes and are hand formed and decorated by Italian master ceramicist Nicolò Morales. Each one-ofa-kind piece is painted with special, highly nuanced colors that form beautifully organic patterning. paolalenti.com
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SWING TIME Inspired by the 1970s and infused with retro design notes, Tidelli’s latest collection includes the Hammock, shown in emerald and offered in dozens of additional colors. Handmade with nautical rope in Brazil, this easy piece offers the perfect perch to kick back and relax with drink in hand. tidelli.com
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FRESH PERSPECTIVE TAKE IT OUTSIDE WITH HIGH-DESIGN ALFRESCO KITCHENS. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN
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Louise Brooks of Brooks & Falotico, the architect behind this charming New Canaan, Connecticut, pool house and kitchen, chose retractable doors, a design feature that allows the space to be completely opened up.
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SWIM SEASON A picturesque pool house becomes a family’s destination for year-round entertaining. Architect Louise Brooks of Brooks & Falotico walks us through the project. brooksandfalotico.com How did you decide on the location of the pool house? The pool already existed, and the area looks out to beautiful rolling hills, so we were set from the beginning on where we were going to construct the pool house. Even though it’s only a two-minute walk from the main house, it very much feels like a destination for the clients, a family with four children. They feel like they’re on vacation when they go over there. What was on the clients’ wish list? The homeowners really wanted a full working kitchen here, meaning a refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave and sink since they use it often throughout the year for everything from Super Bowl celebrations to sleepover parties. Since it’s meant for entertaining, I wanted to keep the kitchen design straightforward with as little maintenance and upkeep as possible. We actually started with the creamy man-made countertops that can weather any storm or family gathering, and the rest of the scheme stayed in a similar neutral palette. We love the bright and airy ambience. The demand for indoor/outdoor spaces continues to grow and, in this case, I went with retractable doors and big windows that stay open during the warmer months for a light and fresh effect. I also chose materials that are very durable and aren’t precious. We kept finishes to a minimum and the entire kitchen is soft, open and very welcoming; it’s all about bringing the outside in here.
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For the kitchen, Brooks went with a Rohl farmhouse sink and faucet along with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Miele dishwasher. Liliane Hart Interiors designed the decor and furnishings for the pool house.
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HIGH LIFE PHOTO: CHARLES MAYER PHOTOGRAPHY, COURTESY HOLLANDER DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
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For a spectacular patio kitchen in the Hamptons, Edmund Hollander, president of Hollander Design Landscape Architects, started with functionality. “Think about where you want your dining table to be in relation to other living areas and then look at aesthetics and what you want to see when you’re in the space,” he explains. Tucking the dining setting on the side of the house protects it from seaside winds and also takes advantage of beautiful views across a salt pond. hollanderdesign.com
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St. Charles New York, the maker of luxury kitchens, has launched its first-ever kitchen collection consisting of three curated series that incorporate a distinct variety of finishes, woods, hardware and paint colors. Creative Director Karen Williams notes that “as kitchens have evolved from back of house to the most significant rooms of the home, the choices have become endless and overwhelming,” but the ultimate goal of this new program is to demystify the kitchen design process for the client. Shown is STC No. 1, which draws on the brand’s rich 85-year-old design history while simultaneously ushering in a more minimal, sleek style. stcharlesnewyork.com
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The kitchen and bar on this Del Mar property serves as ground zero for the casual indoor/outdoor lifestyle that epitomizes Southern California. Duan Tran, partner at KAA Design, understood that entertaining here was a priority for his clients so he decided to embrace the grill rather than hide it. “We designed the area to support the social aspects of grilling and hanging with friends, so it became a focal feature within the space,” Tran reveals. Interior designer Mark Williams, who collaborated on the project, customized the hanging lanterns and barstools. kaadesigngroup.com
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“We wanted this to look like a buffet yet function like a kitchen,� says designer Scott Sanders, of paneling the appliances to make them disappear in this Palm Beach oasis. The hood above the grill was covered in a striking custom woodwork design, which lends to the overall elevated feel. Sanders maintained the same colors, materials and finishes throughout the loggia for a sophisticated scheme. scottsandersllc.com
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In this Beverly Hills, California, home, by McClean Design and Craig R. Williams Construction, designer Lindsay Chambers crafted a serene, earth-toned master bedroom to play off the European oak floors and ceiling wainscot. Bridging the divide between the interior and exterior are three walls of bronze-plated, stackable sliding glass doors from All Metal Window Corp. Notes Chambers of the full effect, “The bedroom is meant to feel like its own spa retreat.�
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THE GREAT INDOORS With each spring comes the desire to reconnect with the natural world. But rather than restrict the approach to the shifting seasons, we’re taking a year-round perspective to living with the outdoors. After all, ecotherapy is known to have restorative benefits, so why silo its riches? Here, we uncover a panoply of evergreen inspiration, from immersive architectural details and honest materials to magical spaces that blur the lines between indoor and out—like this bedroom by designer Lindsay Chambers, which seemingly floats like a lily pad above a saline pool.
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For a Seattle couple who requested that their home feel like a virtual walk in the woods, DeForest Architects imagined a glass-and-blackened-steel structure cantilevering over the forest floor, canopied from all sides by evergreen trees and boasting postcard views of the Puget Sound. Recalls designer Andy Beers of Ore Studios, who later guided the “treehouse” through interior finishes and furnishings, “What was astonishing about construction was that when drywall went up, it changed the character of the house very little: It continued to feel like you were outside. And even though you’re floating and surrounded on all sides by glass, there’s a real sense of coziness and privacy.” deforestarchitects.com; orestudios.com
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When tasked with outfitting a mintcondition screened-in porch in New England, the husband-and-wife design team of Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller adopted a less is more approach to celebrate the simplicity of its comforts—namely, shade, breeze and verdant views. Where the custom Groundwork table from Mecox Gardens offers a literal interpretation of bringing the outdoors in with its whitewashed tree trunk base, a zinc top and complementary DWR resin dining chairs keep the scheme both contemporary and stalwart. Of the considered mix, Carrier shares, “We wanted to pay homage to the home’s original Victorian architecture, while also addressing the owner’s desire for a more modern look and family-friendly materials.” carrierandcompany.com
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CLEAR VISION “You can’t escape the weather when you live in the Scottish Highlands,” says Petra Palumbo. “It’s in your face, all-consuming, ever-changing, extreme and unbelievably beautiful.” This reverence for Mother Nature is evident in the U.K.-based homeware designer’s collections both in motifs and mission. Take, for example, signature pieces like the crystal orange jug and tumbler (shown), which are made to order, hand-painted in natural inks and shipped in recycled packaging. “We take a holistic approach to sustainability,” says Palumbo. “We are certainly not perfect and have many areas we need to refine, but it’s a start.” petrapalumbo.com
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COASTAL CHARM Libations look best in a bar cart, and indoor-outdoor spaces are no exception to the rule. Consider the weatherworthy drinks trolley from the new Arc by Winch Design for Summit Furniture collection. Combining Winch’s roots in yacht design and Summit’s dedication to the finest sustainable teak, the debut collaboration offers an elegant take on seaside style, evidenced in its sleek finishes and rounded edges, and echoed in its name—Arc—a nod to maritime shapes like the lines of latitude and longitude, the curve of the horizon and the silhouette of a full sail. summitfurniture.com; winchdesign.com
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While a rarity stateside, solariums are a cultural mainstay in Europe. Inspired by spaces enjoyed during frequent travels throughout Switzerland and Germany, a couple asked their longtime designer, Christina Roughan, to devise a glass addition off the back of their home in Greenwich, Connecticut. A collaboration between Roughan Interiors, Argus Development and Jones Byrne Margeotes Partners, the immersive enclosure features three walls of bi-fold doors with remotecontrol screens, and an open-concept furniture scheme fit for lounging, dining and entertaining in every season. “Last Fourth of July, it hosted guests for fireworks and during the winter solstice, the family will watch old movies and stargaze,” says the designer, adding, “It’s quite impressive to watch TV while lounging upon a heated floor and enjoying snow falling all around you.” roughaninteriors.com; argusdevelopmentllc.com; jbmparch.com
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On a hillside cradling Tennessee’s Pickwick Lake, Asheville, North Carolina-based firm Carlton Edwards fashioned a winter garden room for enjoying the dramatic vista. Drawing inspiration from great American lake lodges built in the 1930s and ’40s, textured fieldstone masonry and turned timber columns were employed to lend a nostalgic feel. But where the architectural envelope channels woodsy encampments of yesteryear, modern comforts abound in details like ceiling heaters, a steel-clad fireplace, and lowslung, slipcovered furnishings, which mingle with insouciance amongst indoor plantings. Notes firm Design Director Jeff Edwards, “It’s a nod to the past, but a rustic, modern interpretation. We wanted the room to feel warm and inviting—like an old friend.” carlton-edwards.com
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The long VIEW Scandinavia has long been recognized as a leader in sustainability—a concept embraced as a lifestyle rather than a catchphrase. So, who better to turn to for a lesson in green living than the fourth-generation owner of Dinesen, Denmark’s 120-year-old premier wood flooring company? “The core of our business is the excellent raw wood, and that commits us to constantly making an effort to use the material in the best possible way,” says owner Thomas Dinesen. “We are fully aware of the effort that precedes the tree before it reaches our hands.” dinesen.com
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⊳ FOREST THROUGH THE TREES In an era of speed and convenience, Dinesen takes a refreshingly measured approach. “The logs we get are typically between 80 and 200 years old,” says owner Thomas Dinesen, adding that it requires generations of foresters in France and in Germany’s Black Forest (shown) to nourish trees for the resulting floor boards and wall paneling. Plus, he adds, “You only cut trees when it is beneficial for the land.” Case in point: a German supplier whose forest has been in the family since the year 1600. “This is only possible if you think ahead of your time,” says Dinesen. “Gather what you need from nature but leave something for future generations.”
AGE OF REASON ⊲ Rather than reject imperfections, Dinesen embraces the natural blemishes resulting from a tree’s 150-year-old life span, as seen here in the expressive Heart Oak panel. “The outcome is unfathomably beautiful planks that both aesthetically, and in strength, last for many generations,” says Dinesen. That same philosophy applies once installed. “Our planks become more beautiful when used. Sliding your hand over a worn plank or railing and noticing the grains of the wood and the growth rings creates a special feeling of well-being—a bit like a face full of wrinkles and creases reflecting a life well lived.”
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▲ HYGGE LIFE Call it what you want, but creating a calm, cozy and stress-free home environment tops many a design wish list, and Dinesen wholeheartedly subscribes to this notion. “For us, creating well-being is very important. The more uneasy your daily life becomes, the more you will need a place that creates peace and balance,” says the owner. “That is what our wood can do.” An oak plank arranged in a herringbone pattern, such as the one shown above, can evoke that elusive sense of serenity.
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OUTLOOK Rattan edges on avant-garde in Soane Britain’s new collection with fashion designer Duro Olowu. With two weaves and 11 fresh colorways, the pattern-happy collaboration references such exterior motifs as Arts and Crafts topiary and Georgian wrought-iron façades. Here, the Hurlingham sofa, striking in black rattan and emerald upholstery, demands a spot of honor in a sun room or conservatory. On the subtle stylistic departure, Soane's founder Lulu Lytle notes, “We’re excited to be pushing in this bolder, more graphic direction.” As are we. soane.com
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FRESH OUTLOOK: COURTESY SOANE BRITAIN. THE GREAT DIVIDE: IN-SITU, TREVOR MEIN, COURTESY SCOTT MITCHELL STUDIO; HEADSHOT, STEVEN SHAW.
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Light and shadow. Concrete and glass. Often, the most impactful indoor-outdoor designs come down to simple dualities—a hallmark of architect Scott Mitchell’s projects. In celebration of his work’s first volume (Scott Mitchell Houses, Rizzoli), we asked the California architect to speak to his distinct approach to connecting the natural and built environments. scottmitchellstudio.com Best way to incorporate nature: With deep overhangs and a continuity of material planes that blur the boundary between interior and exterior spaces. Design should be experienced... As a narrative. As with film or music, the journey begins with the arrival sequence. From there, there is less a concern for a formality gradient as for a flowing connectivity of spaces. Dream project: A public aquarium. Up next: A boutique hotel on Phillip Island, Australia, and a modern farm outside Toronto. Every home needs: The psychology of shelter. A house should be a safe and comfortable harbor from the world.
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Describe your dream creative project. My family is from Cuba and I love the introverted layout of the Colonial houses there, which are built around an interior courtyard. An incredible interaction exists between generations of family members within the common areas below and private ones above. It would be a dream to design a home like that. Who do you aspire to be like? Architect Robert A.M. Stern and interior designer Kelly Wearstler. While vastly different in style, both artists have achieved impressive residential and commercial recognition. Stern’s classical designs, which are rich in historical influence, and Wearstler’s juxtaposition of style that stimulates the senses … they are true masters of their craft. How does your local design culture influence your work? I live in Southern California, so a coastal feel can often be a driving force in my overall aesthetics. What’s on your desk? Photos of my children, a 1930s-style Crosley Kettle Classic desk phone and a rock crystal quartz coaster, for my morning coffee but also to promote clarity, insight and high energy. Which faraway destination most inspires you? I’ve always wanted to visit Vienna. It’s overflowing with artistic history, with greats the likes of Mozart, Beethoven and Gustav Klimt having spent significant time there. The architecture, too, intrigues me. From imperial palace to museum, it ranges from classicist to modern. If you weren’t in this profession, you’d be a … Professional ballroom dancer.
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ome homes seem like they’ve been around forever, stately dwellings intended to be lived in generation after generation. Certainly, the classic Shingle-style cottages that dot the shores of seaside destinations like Martha’s Vineyard— the locale that provided the architectural inspiration for a traditional house on the opposite coast—are among these. What’s truly difficult, however, is infusing a new build with that same rich sense of history. But that’s exactly the sort of challenge designer Thomas Callaway thrives on. “Many times, people are surprised to learn that my projects were only recently constructed,” he shares. This traditionally attired home in the Pacific Palisades, envisioned as a nest and gathering place for a family, fits that aged-yet-not description perfectly. What’s not as obvious is that these walls also house the story of a great friendship. Looking back, the meeting between Callaway and his clients felt like kismet. The couple had purchased a lot where they would build their dream home, and, while they waited to close on the property, they drove around various neighborhoods looking at and discussing houses. One nearby stood out: a Shingle-style abode with white trim. The pair left a note in the mailbox asking the name of its designer and were pointed in Callaway’s direction. A few months later the duo attended a party at a Brentwood home “that knocked our socks off,” recalls the wife. The designer? Callaway, again. At that point, it felt like fate. “We met Tom, and kind of fell in love with him,” says the wife with a laugh. “He understood immediately that we wanted to build a family home with a
“TO VISIT THIS HOUSE AND SEE IT USED AND LIVED IN IS MORE OF A THREEDIMENSIONAL PLEASURE.” –THOMAS CALLAWAY
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sense of permanence, something cozy, a spot that would be a base for our three boys and their friends and for generations.” The designer put together a collection of photos of Shingle-style homes and details for the clients as suggestions. Ultimately, it was a snapshot of a classic yet unimposing Martha’s Vineyard home torn from Callaway’s idea board that became their jumping-off point. “It didn’t feel like a crazy idea to bring a style that is so New England coast-like to this coast,” says Callaway. “SoCal, and America in general, is such a mishmash of styles that it fit right into the fabric of their neighborhood.” Family, though, drove the spirit of the design. “From the start, the clients were all about family, celebrations, holidays and guests,” says Callaway, who worked with colleagues James Landres and Jan Word on the project. While there is a slightly heightened sense of formality in the public rooms, every space is thoughtfully proportioned, well-lit, warm and chock-full of character—with the varied use of scroll trim, beadboard, wainscoting, board-andbatten paneling and exposed beams and rafters. The wife requested elegantly comfortable public spaces, a media/ game room for the kids and a highly functional kitchen for herself, an avid cook and baker. Her husband, a classical musician turned attorney, wanted a music room—which Callaway placed just off the living room, designed so that he could perform and guests could watch from the living room. “He had very few wishes other than to make her happy,” recalls Callaway of the pair’s easy dynamic. The designer plotted each square inch, “down to the underwear drawer,” he jokes. With the structure set, which was built by general contractor Andrew Jagoda, a quiet theme of blues, creams and browns drove the decor. Furnishings bear out the traditional spirit of the house, both antique and antique-inspired, along with the occasional midcentury addition for variety, and generously proportioned upholstered pieces in classic plaid, floral, batik and damask patterns. The artwork ranges from landscapes and botanicals to photography. One of the very few great debates the trio had—whether or not to extend the master bedroom’s wallpaper onto the ceiling between the beams, a Callaway notion—quickly became a favorite feature. Given the level of detail found throughout the house, “It took a few years to add the right layers to the space in terms of furnishings, artwork and photography, and Tom really stuck with us,” says the wife. Sadly, her husband passed away, but, in his absence, her connection to their home has strengthened. “He’s still so much a part of this house,” she says. “It’s taken care of me as much as I take care of it. Every day, I feel like it just hugs me.” That sentiment is echoed by Callaway. “To visit this house and see it used and lived in is more of a three-dimensional pleasure than just decorating something and saying goodbye,” he says. “It’s like one of my kids.”
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The entry of a Pacific Palisades home by designer Thomas Callaway features millwork by Millworks by Design and speaks to the level of bespoke detail found throughout. There, Callaway positioned a Louis XIII-style bench in a Kravet fabric. Hanging in the stairwell is a signed David Hockney lithograph.
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Windows and French doors, treated with Dogwood Fabrics textiles, flood the living room with light. A Schumacher toile adorns the sofa. The pair of caned chairs in a Ralph Lauren matelassĂŠ and the lounge chair and ottoman, in a Pindler fabric, are by MintonSpidell. Above the custom coffee tables topped with stone from Walker Zanger is a Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier. The oil painting is by John Christopher Smith.
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Left: The farmhouse-style kitchen is “central to the clients’ family life,” says Callaway, and includes a cozy breakfast area. Benjamin Moore’s Woodlawn Blue contrasts with the beadboard painted in the company’s Swiss Coffee shade. Arrayed around the custom rift white oak table are Crate & Barrel chairs. Opposite: Zak + Fox fabric is on the seats of custom Sossego counter stools. Shining on the island, with marble from Walker Zanger, are pendants by The Urban Electric Co.; the flush mount fixtures behind are by Hudson Valley Lighting. Bay Cities Kitchens & Appliances supplied the Viking range and Thermador ovens.
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Right: While they’re new custom pieces, the dining room’s table, chairs—in a Kravet fabric—buffet and chandelier have a traditional feel in keeping with the classic vibe of the home. On the walls is a Brunschwig & Fils covering. The mirrors are by Gregorius Pineo. Opposite: Besides doing the architectural design and interiors, Callaway also designed the hardscape. Landscape architect Laurie Lewis of Laurie Lewis Design conceived the gardens as extensions of the indoor spaces. The pool chaises are by Brown Jordan.
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Left: Callaway took an RH chair and added extra zing with a vibrant Keleen leather. Playing off the more sophisticated textures is a roughhewn, faux sisal carpet by Carl Marias Carpet Design. The writing desk and fireplace ensure that the room is a perfectly functional spot for overnight visitors. Opposite: A woodland-inspired Schumacher toile in understated brown and cream defines a guest bedroom. The sculptural headboard is attired in a Clarence House solid. A Hudson Valley Lighting wall lamp, sporting a shade in a Carolina Irving Textiles pattern, allows for bedtime reading.
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Though the palette is one of soothing neutrals, Callaway made a high-impact statement in the master bedroom where he outfitted the walls and ceiling in a Brunschwig & Fils pattern. Draperies in a Robert Allen print frame a built-in seating area. The designer dressed existing lounge chairs in a Pindler pattern and placed an ottoman from his own line between.
“PEOPLE ARE SURPRISED TO LEARN THAT MY PROJECTS WERE ONLY RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED.” –THOMAS CALLAWAY
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GOLDEN State of Mind FOR A LA JOLLA CERAMICIST, HIS QUINTESSENTIALLY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIFESTYLE DRIVES HIS PRACTICE. WRITTEN BY LAURA MORGAN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY LUIS GARCIA
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“IF PEOPLE CAN POINT TO A CURVE OR THE OVERALL ESSENCE OF A PIECE AND KNOW IT’S MY WORK, THAT IS A HUGE COMPLIMENT.”
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oe Skoby’s life is a manifestation of his passions— family, art and surfing. The La Jolla ceramicist is fortunate enough to be able to create his wonderfully sculptural objects at a studio nestled in his home’s lush garden. “Being a surfer is a driving force as far as how I set up my day, although now it comes second to the patterns of my two daughters,” says Skoby. “My schedule depends on the weather, the waves and the tide. I often try to get a surf in before picking up my daughter from preschool.” Even if Skoby’s process is the embodiment of California chill (“My best moments are when I can just sit down and let it kind of flow,” he says), his ceramic wares are breathtakingly cohesive, unified by surface carvings and a penchant for dipping, brushing or even pouring on his glazes to beguiling effect. “Sometimes with layering, things react in the kiln and will kind of crawl and do odd stuff,” he says. “For me, that’s an aesthetically pleasing outcome.” Formally, Skoby’s vessels could be described as perfectly imperfect—artful disruptions that challenge the viewer’s expectations. “I really felt satisfied with the work when I started to kind of stumble into these misshaped pieces,” he says. “I’m still enjoying that, the idea of breaking away from perfection.” And while the artist, who was introduced to the craft in high school, admits to being enamored with the work of iconic ceramicist Peter Voulkos, who is known for his free-form construction, truthfully, his influences are harder to pinpoint—and his oeuvre all the more intriguing for that.
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That doesn’t stop observers from drawing a connection to the artist’s own environs. “It’s more subconscious,” counters the native Californian, whose roots run deep in the state. “I think there’s a fluidity to my work; the wheel spins just as the ocean moves.” He loves taking nature walks with his family, reflecting on the reefs, rock formations and subtle colors and is drawn to the look of low tides. Yet he doesn’t aim to recreate those elements, but strives to discover his own path. “If people can point to a curve or the overall essence of a piece and know it’s my work, that is a huge compliment,” he says. As he always does, Skoby is enjoying playing with new shapes and textures, and he’s in the early stages of planning a show with artist Thomas Campbell, whose mediumspanning work also has ties to California’s skate and surf cultures. “He’s someone I really look up to, and it was a serendipitous encounter that brought us together.” Wherever his muse may lead him next, Skoby is committed for the long haul. “It’s just something I’m going to do until I’m 85 years old and my hands don’t work anymore,” he says. “It fills in an important part of my soul.”
Ceramicist Joe Skoby works at his wheel in his La Jolla home’s backyard (opposite). Embracing uncertainty, his creations have an organic feel (above). Skoby’s collection of surfboards hints at another passion (above, left).
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ARCHITECTURE / GEOFF SUMICH, GEOFF SUMICH DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN / LISA MCDENNON, LISA MCDENNON DESIGN HOME BUILDER / MARK STODDER, STODDER CONSTRUCTION INC LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / M. CAROLE MCELWEE, MARGARET CAROLE MCELWEE LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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EASTWARD BOUND A COUPLE REIMAGINES THE ROMANCE OF BALI FOR THEIR CONTEMPORARY HOME IN LAGUNA BEACH. WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH / PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARYN MILLET
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Residential designer Geoff Sumich specified mechanical louvers on the exterior of a Laguna Beach residence to ensure privacy and mitigate heat gain. On the terrace outside the main living spaces, interior designer Lisa McDennon placed a sectional the homeowners commissioned from Bali.
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here’s something magical about Bali—the natural majesty of mountains meeting ocean, of a rich past that lives on in temples constructed long ago. The Indonesian island served as Steven and Maura Short’s honeymoon destination nearly two decades ago, and the couple has returned there since. So, after deciding to build a new home in Laguna Beach, it naturally followed that they would dream of infusing a Balinese spirit into their coastal dwelling. Though they favored a contemporary architectural approach, “we wanted our home to be organic and livable, a place where it would be okay to have sand on your feet,” Maura reports. To translate this natural Indonesian warmth into a modern space, they turned to residential designer Geoff Sumich and interior designer Lisa McDennon. For Sumich, the process began by imagining ways to weave the dreamy coastal daylight throughout the home while still maintaining privacy. To capture the brilliant oceanic luminance from the property’s elevated position, “we rotated the house on a diagonal,” explains the residential designer. “This created a front-on view of the ocean, but also the space for a beautiful raised deck.” Sumich collaborated with general contractor Mark Stodder to engineer the 50-foot sliding doors connecting this outdoor space to the home, as well as the massive, cantilevered shade structure (a copper-clad steel frame), which was designed “more like the wing of an airplane,” says Stodder. “A significant amount of the tension is in the upper skin, and a significant amount of compression is in the lower skin.” Inside, more sunshine filters through glass that punctuates walls of warm Texas limestone, chosen to “approximate the look and feel of Indonesian coral stone,” notes Sumich. Since he designed the foundation on a system of nine steel posts, “walls were released from having to hold up the house, so I was able to bring the light above and below the stone,” he says. The residential designer also placed more glass panes under the sloped roofline “to let in this beautiful, soft northern light that bathes the house.” To mitigate glare and heat gain and provide privacy, a hightech louver system offers “a more veiled light,” he explains. “The louvers are an incredible instrument to fine-tune the quality of light in the house.” Not just the sun-filled soul of the house speaks to Indonesia—the home also became a showcase for pieces by local artisans there. The homeowners discovered carved figural sculptures and placed one in the family room and another in the garden. “They each have a different emotional feeling,” says Steven. The couple also commissioned work, including the ornate carvings in the entry. “It was so fun to
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“We went back and forth about whether to install a chandelier in the dining area,” McDennon explains. “I was okay with not having one there.” After her clients saw a fixture from her Lisa McDennon Collection for Hinkley, though, they decided it was the perfect fit. Below, Four Hands chairs gather around a live-edge table the couple discovered on a trip abroad.
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be a part of creating our pieces of art,” recalls Maura. Of them, Sumich observes, “They produce this beautiful texture, warmth and soul within this contemporary house.” When composing the interiors, McDennon focused on straddling these traditional art forms with the home’s contemporary architecture. For the furnishings, the interior designer turned to midcentury modern pieces to bridge the gap between the diverging styles. “I like the clean lines and how the beautiful wood elements complement all those artworks,” she says. “The more midcentury design allowed the wood elements to easily be incorporated.” The choice also allowed for a pleasing tension—balancing hard and soft and uniform and organic. To smooth the transitions indoors and out, the interior designer also employed a central palette “intended to be warm and harmonious, with a very organic influence,” she notes. “It’s about not interrupting what you’re experiencing when you walk in, the volume of the space, and the beautiful
panoramic view of the ocean.” These tone-on-tone gestures provide seamless movement, “but at the same time, each room has its own personality,” adds McDennon. For example, earthy, volcanic grays help ground the kitchen, like the raked granite island countertop. In the bedroom, gentler grays and whites, she says, “bring a softer, more romantic mood that plays off the beautiful stone walls.” Meanwhile, radiant yellow velvet armchairs inject energy among the cool grays of the living room, drawing the eye to the artwork. “We weren’t afraid to bring in color,” says McDennon. “It was just about making sure that we played with color in a calculated way.” Though the family may be thousands of miles away from the island that inspired them, the Balinese communion with nature now defines daily life in their new home—from spending lazy afternoons on the patio sharing moments in the sun, to greeting the new year with a plunge into the ocean. “It was an adventure and a dream come true for us,” says Maura, “building a house around the way we wanted to live.”
In the family room, a floating walnut entertainment unit “becomes one with the architecture,” says McDennon, who notes that the design team took great pains in choosing just the right grain pattern for the piece. She opted for furnishings that are simple and unfussy, such as the commodious custom sectional in a Pindler fabric and the Loloi carpet.
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Opposite: Tanner, the homeowners’ dog, lounges on the stair landing near a photograph by Keoki Flagg that is printed on metal. The floating risers and glass railing continue the light, airy feel at play throughout the structure. Below: “The metal rain chains were added toward the end of the project,” says McDennon of the detail in the family room. “Since we already had paintings, and there were so many hard edges in the space, I wanted something softer and more fluid.” The sculpture is a treasure from the couple’s travels to Bali; the artwork is by Marc Quinn.
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Opposite: The master bedroom boasts the best view in the house, so, to take advantage of its perch overlooking the Pacific, McDennon devised an intimate seating area outfitted with a pair of Thomas Bina chairs from Codarus. She sourced the rug and tables from Nuance, her own shop in Laguna Beach. Below: A shimmery Romo cork wallcovering from Thomas Lavin imbues the master bathroom with subtle texture. McDennon upped the textural ante with a vintage runner. She hung a dramatic Corbett Lighting chandelier above the tub—yet another Balinese gem. Visual Comfort & Co. lights illuminate the vanity.
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“IT WAS AN ADVENTURE AND A DREAM COME TRUE FOR US, BUILDING A HOUSE AROUND THE WAY WE WANTED TO LIVE.” –MAURA SHORT
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NEW BEGINNINGS A PACIFIC PALISADES HOME IS REMODELED TO EMBRACE THE LIGHT AND A FAMILY’S NEXT CHAPTER. WRITTEN BY MARY JO BOWLING / PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARYN MILLET
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ears before she and her partners Michele Trout and Jill Hall completed the dramatic transformation of this Pacific Palisades home, designer Heidi Bonesteel would attend gatherings there. “We are friends with the owners—our kids went to school together,” shares Bonesteel. Little did she expect that the team would eventually have a chance to put their own stamp on the residence. In fact, it looked like the couple would be decamping to Santa Barbara for the foreseeable future. “They had no intention of returning, but they missed the energy of Los Angeles, so they decided to come back to this home, which they had never sold,” Bonesteel says. But things had changed for the family, and they wanted a dwelling that reflected their new aesthetic and lifestyle. “The homeowners bought the house in the 1990s and raised their family here,” says Trout. “With their children away at school, they wanted to shift from a cozy home for a young family to something more sophisticated and geared toward entertaining.” To that end, the project became all about the flow and embracing a light atmosphere. “Early on, the clients told us that no one was using the living room when they entertained,” says Trout. “By rethinking the rooms and creating a better flow, we were able to give them a more accessible and usable space—and a living room that’s lived in.” They worked with general contractor Mitchell Dean Collins to open up the compartmentalized areas—the living room, family room, dining room and kitchen—and to put a bar between the family room and dining room. “We removed all of the casements and made the doors higher and wider, too” explains Trout. “Not only does it improve the flow, it also allows the spaces to share the light.”
“THE BEAUTIFUL OAK FLOOR WE SELECTED WAS THE JUMPING-OFF POINT FOR THE INTERIOR.” –HEIDI BONESTEEL
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The contrast between the original interiors and the remodeled rooms could be characterized as the difference between night and day. “Before, the inside of the house felt dark and heavy,” says Bonesteel. “It was lovely, but it had a lot of hefty wood beams and moldings that had become dated. The owners wanted something fresh and modern, an almost Scandinavian look.” While pale colors and light woods rule on the inside, another transformation was occurring on the outside of the house, where the designers selected a charcoal gray color for a contemporary note of gravitas. The darker hue replaced a palette of chocolate brown and white and is complemented by a black metal roof and windows. “The amount of ‘oomph’ the paint provides is mind blowing,” notes Bonesteel. That color inspired gardens by landscape designer Peter Eberhard that are tightly knit to the interior and include an outdoor living room, a fire pit lounge area and bubbling fountains. “The exterior color drove the muted plant palette of subtle greens and grays with touches of blue,” he says of the mix comprising hydrangeas, salvias and Westringias, among others. “The house opens itself to the outside, and the landscape uses a vocabulary similar to the interior.” Inside, those dark woods and finishes are replaced by white walls, complex textures and light woods. “The beautiful oak floor we selected was the jumping-off point for the interior,” says Bonesteel. “We carried it throughout, and then used the same oak for the exterior doors and gates.” Perhaps the space that best encapsulates the home’s new dynamic is the dining room. “This was a very formal room,” says Trout. “It had a long table that was surrounded by chairs covered with cowhide. The clients wanted something that would work for a crowd but would also feel comfortable for just the two of them.” The answer was to reinvent the room with a pair of custom-designed tables that span the width of the room and, though they can be pushed together for a lot of guests, they are usually separated to make two cozy dining spots. A tailored banquette along the wall defines the space. In front of the dining area, a quartet of armchairs surrounds a circular ottoman, making a natural spot to relax pre- or post-dinner with a drink from the adjacent bar. “This is a fun couple—and cocktail hour is not to be missed,” says Bonesteel. Shortly after the designers finished the home, they were invited to a party and got to see their handiwork in action. “About 80 people hung out outside until late, and then we went inside and mingled in the living and dining spaces until early morning,” says Trout. For the team, this was the affirmation that they had successfully ushered the home into the family’s next phase. “There is so much love and family history here,” says Bonesteel. “Now, the owners are ready to make more good memories in the years to come.”
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In the entry of this Los Angeles home—reimagined by designers Heidi Bonesteel, Michele Trout and Jill Hall—a grass-cloth wallcovering and a striped stair runner by Elizabeth Eakins add a character-rich backdrop for a leather bench and a hanging Paul Ferrante light fixture.
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The living room, inspired by the lobby at Aspen’s Hotel Jerome, is outfitted with small seating arrangements to accommodate gatherings of all sizes. Here, two Harry Bertoia for Knoll chairs perch by the fireplace while Ligne Roset chairs face the existing sofa. The Gallotti & Radice floor lamp is from Mass Beverly, and the painting is by Caio Fonseca.
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Opposite: In the breakfast room, Hollywood at Home’s How To Marry A Millionaire chairs—upholstered in Christopher Farr Cloth fabric from Thomas Lavin—surround the owners’ existing dining table. A geometric fixture by The Urban Electric Co., a rug from Silk Road Rug and the homeowners’ bright equestrian artwork round out the space. Below: The same Hollywood at Home chairs appear again in the kitchen—this time as counter stools with dark woven seats and backs. A row of brass-accented pendants by The Urban Electric Co. illuminate the island.
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This page: The once traditional dining room was revamped with casual entertaining in mind. A pair of custom tables can be used individually or pushed together for a crowd. Seating is provided by a bespoke banquette and custom chairs by Quintus. After dinner, guests can relax with a cocktail on the Hélène Aumont chairs from Una Malan. Opposite: Landscape designer Peter Eberhard used the moody color of the house as the jumping-off point for the garden palette, choosing the plants to complement the shade. The gray-toned lounge chairs by Dedon surrounding the fire pit do the same.
“THEY WANTED TO SHIFT FROM A COZY HOME FOR A YOUNG FAMILY TO SOMETHING MORE SOPHISTICATED.” –MICHELE TROUT
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Above: A Christopher Farr Cloth wallcovering brings the large master suite into a cozier scale. Enhancing the feeling is a pair of plush armchairs covered in Holly Hunt fabric. The fireplace surround and built-in shelving sport a custom stain to match the wallpaper. Right: In collaboration with Quintus, the designers created the four-poster bed with a headboard in a Fortuny fabric. The bed linens are in C&C Milano textiles sourced through Thomas Lavin. A sofa in a blush-colored Pierre Frey fabric from Kneedler-Fauchère makes a rosy statement in the blue and white master suite.
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INAUGURAL DESIGNER AND ARCHITECTS ANONYMOUS PANEL
MATOUK AND LISA BINGHAM DEWART HOST CALIFORNIA DREAMING
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA KELLEY REMEROWSKI
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA KELLEY REMEROWSKI
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SYLVIE COGRANNE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW NOEL
Design and art professionals were treated to an intimate discussion between Richard Hallberg and Wendy Posner on the use of art and antiquities. Guests enjoyed mingling over Sir Owlverick's espresso martini while taking in Barakat's impressive collection.
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The Shade Store hosted a packed house to celebrate Luxe Interiors + Design and The Cearnal Collective's State Street Window Walk, sponsored by The Hilt, Kogevinas Luxury Properties, Ferguson, Feast & Fest, Pfister and Greenside Epoxy Floor Coatings.
Luxe and Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center hosted industry pros in Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove's The Living Kitchen for a candid conversation led by Duan Tran of KAA Design, Tim Clarke of Tim Clarke Interior Design and Luxe's Vanessa Kogevinas.
Designers Claudia Afshar, Melissa Warner Rothblum, Morgan Newfield, Lauren Schneider, Kelli Riley and Jenna Rochon created the bed of their dreams using products from Matouk’s new fall collection and were celebrated by more than 75 industry insiders.
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