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EDITOR’S LETTER

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DESTINATION Innovative ideas and traditional Southern charm make Nashville the next design mecca.

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CRAFT Gaining popularity in 1960s Los Angeles, resin continues to intrigue and inspire artists today.

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HERITAGE These tried-and-true materials have made their mark on Texas architecture for more than a century.

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NEXT WAVE A look at the rising stars of American craftsmanship.

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

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Above: Robin Rains' Nashville showroom features an eclectic mix indicative of the region.

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MATERIAL The natural world offers the ultimate muse for timeless tile designs.

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TREND The longing for spaces where food, fashion and interiors collide prompts this curated mix.

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SPOTLIGHT Luxe celebrates the fruitful collaborations resulting from dynamic duos.

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KITCHEN + BATH These calming, soothing rooms provide the ideal escape.

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ENLIGHTENED VISION Diving deeper beyond aesthetic preferences, an interior designer approaches a Miami renovation to be focused on the clients’ relaxed lifestyle. Written by Mikki Brammer / Photography by Nick Johnson

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EASY LIVING For a Florida home, a design team moves the legacy property forward with a fresh look steeped in history. Written by Sejal Bhima / Photography by Brantley Photography

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MAGIC CITY MOMENT Much like its Miami Beach surrounds, a vacation pied-à-terre is elegant yet playful, with mood-lifting colors, finishes and furnishings. Written by Tate Gunnerson / Photography by Michael Stavaridis

ON THE COVER: Interior designer Bea Pila placed a pair of Harbour Outdoor sofas, upholstered in a Sunbrella canvas, and a Hayman coffee table on the loggia of a Miami home. The space aligns with the pool and gardens by landscape architect Orlando Comas. Page 110 028 / luxesource.com

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EDITOR’S LETTER

MUSINGS of HOME Everything we know has changed. These past months as the world literally paused, we found ourselves tethered to our homes—forced to be still, notice and reflect. It was curiosity and boredom, togetherness and aloneness, wanderlust through reading and Netflixing. Food and food and food. Never have so many banana breads collectively been baked.

Observing nature and taking a quiet stroll was a tonic for the soul. We sat in our homes, evaluated our homes, and were grateful for our homes.

Like spring’s green shoots, we are starting to emerge, not knowing exactly how or where we will land.

One thing we know for sure is that we are committing to use our platforms to amplify diverse design voices.

Our incredible team put this summer issue together, working remotely, with great care and attention.

We trust that it will encourage musing; a promise for the spaces that you and yours inhabit.

Clockwise from top: Snapshots in and around my home. An inspiration wall in my art studio/work-from-home space; the afternoon light in my living room; hiking at a nearby nature preserve; a recent sketchbook.

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ashville has come a long way since its 1897 designation as the “Athens of the South,” when a to-scale replica of the Parthenon was erected in modern-day Centennial Park. Founded as a river port city—and, later, a railroad hub—Nashville has been known for its enterprising spirit and classical roots, evidenced by a wealth of Georgian and Greek Revival residences dotting the lawns of Forest Hills and Belle Meade. While these landmark neighborhoods serve as the backbone of the community, the city’s design palette has evolved to be as diverse as that of its latest residents hailing from L.A., Austin, New York and beyond.

“Nashville is a perpetual frontier town,” notes DAAD principal Nick Dryden, one of the city’s leading residential and commercial architects, who points to the vast number of transplants moving in, sight unseen, to build businesses and community.

Third in a generational line of architects, Dryden proceeded to transform Nashville’s cityscape with progressive ideas and cleaner profiles, authoring icons such as Rolf & Daughters restaurant and Noelle Hotel, while overhauling historic Germantown. “What I do is narrative architecture, a response to historic context, always tailored to the clients,” says Dryden, who straddles disciplines, nodding to local vernacular while incorporating modern hallmarks that appeal to transplants.

Natives, in turn, feel increasing permission to take design risks themselves.

Adds designer Robin Rains: “Nashville’s historic neighborhoods are steeped in tradition and heritage,” but homeowners wanting to venture beyond the status quo of Southern style “are making the work more challenging and interesting.”

She says a curated mix of antique, vintage and modern is coveted for Nashville interiors regardless of the architectural envelope. Rains, who launched her eponymous business in 2001, also maintains a presence in nearby Franklin and Leiper’s Fork, with an antique store in the latter, and has selected the Nashville Design Collective for her next showroom.

Considered the city’s first large-scale trade resource, the highly anticipated Collective softopened earlier this year thanks to La Cornue alum Anne Puricelli and Design Galleria principal Matthew Quinn, boasting showrooms such as Circa Lighting and Christopher Peacock, with other top brands coming soon. “Young Nashville residents are raising families and turning tradition on its ear,” says Quinn, who recently augmented his longstanding Atlanta flagship with a new location at the Collective. Plus, anticipated additions to the skyline—such as Soho House, developer Tony Giarratana’s 900 Church and the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville—suggest further signs of progress.

Despite its classical roots, the “Athens of the South” may be worthy of a new nickname soon: next big thing.

photos: david arms gallery : blake roberts. exterior: caroline allison. robin rains showroom: austin lord.

Clockwise from top: A look inside the interior of David Arms Gallery in Leiper’s Fork; exterior of a Nashville home designed by architect Nick Dryden that fuses a traditional pastoral form with the clean lines newcomers desire; a tableau in designer Robin Rains’ Nashville showroom captures her talent for “the mix.”

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ANYTHING but ARTIFICIAL RESIN BECOMES A PRECIOUS MATERIAL WHEN WORKED BY SOME OF LOS ANGELES’S INNOVATIVE DESIGNERS. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL

Since the 1960s, artists and designers in Los Angeles have turned synthetics into decorative gold with ingenious methods of sculpting plastics into luxurious objects. Whether it’s furniture, accessories or fine art, the medium lends itself to a variety of forms that speak to a truly Californian craft.

When the state became a leader in aerospace technologies in the 1940s, new materials and cutting-edge capabilities, such as facilities that could roll out sheets of acrylic to form aircraft windows, were revelatory for artists.

One leader in the field, designer Charles Hollis Jones, pioneered atmospheric Lucite furnishings that had a profound effect on West Coast interiors. His designs were created with thick sheets of acrylic that allowed them to absorb and magnify light, resulting in a sculptural quality that captured the attention of Hollywood stars like Lucille Ball and Sammy Davis Jr. Today, Jones continues to explore the material with his new Diamond Connexxion line. “Instead of doing square or round shapes, I decided to do something different—people like it,” he says of the angular forms.

But a new generation of California creatives, too, is lured by plastic’s limitless, almost magical properties. Elyse Graham, who first became known for the vase forms she created by coating sand-filled balloons with resin, is “completely seduced by the material,” she says. “So many aspects of it capture my imagination. Most excitingly, I’ve now found a way to reuse it.”

Working with what she calls MetaMaterial (a composite resin made with recast pieces), she makes furniture that bridges art and function. “Each new project builds on the one before it as we discover new ways of working with resin,” says Graham.

For industrial designer and spatial artist Nobel Truong, it’s all an exploration of philosophy and technology. As an “admirer of the structural forms and function that marked Bauhaus architecture,” she creates both theoretical furnishings and playful accessories with laser-cut acrylic panels that slot together. Intrigued by “the play on color and shape pioneered by the Memphis Group,” she also explores the effects of color in her work, especially fluorescent hues.

Putting an emphasis on the whimsical side of the material’s complex nature is artist Betsy Enzensberger. “Resin is an incredibly difficult medium to work with, which is why I’m attracted to it,” she says. Likening the liquid resins she casts and sculpts to honey and syrup, it’s not surprising her works celebrate childhood sweets—ice cream and popsicles—that range in size from 6 inches to 6 feet. “I expect perfection in my work, but it’s about joy. I want to spread smiles,” she says.

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Artist Betsy Enzensberger uses the familiarity of sweet treats, like her sculpture Vibrant Daydreams made of resin, ink, glitter, pearl powder and plexiglass, to evoke the simplicity and joy so often associated with childhood delights.

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Nature’s BOUNTY TEXAS ARCHITECTS TURN TO THE LAND WITH NATIVE MATERIALS LEADING DESIGN.

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Architecture firm Lake Flato’s Horizon House boasts 30inch thick, locally sourced rammed-earth walls that function as a historical means of regulating temperature, while also celebrating local craftspeople and materials.

Texans have a history of building resourcefulness.

“We are a state of immigrants,” notes architect Michael Imber. “When people came here, they brought their own culture and aesthetics, and they adapted those to the materials at hand— and that’s why our architecture has character today.” That character, described by Imber as “sturdy, rugged and embodied with heritage,” has made buildings in the Lone Star State famous, and prompted leading architects around the nation to take note.

When pioneers came to Texas in the 19th century, they found limited materials. In addition to the limestone they could see in the cuts made by rivers, there were stands of mesquite, cypress and post oak trees and a seemingly unlimited supply of reddish-brown dirt for making adobe bricks and earth walls. The settlers began constructing with these, and to this day Texas architects are following suit and using the same resources.

“When we design buildings, we think about what would make them durable and beautiful,” says architect Ted Flato, whose firm has been known to install mesquite floors and make broad use of Texas limestone. “The best materials for this climate are native. Not only

are they beautiful, they make a structure look at home in the landscape.”

For Imber, using endemic sources—such as mesquite, cypress, whitewashed Texas limestone and rammed earth—gives structures meaning.

“It connects them to the past and to the future,” he says. “Architectural styles may come and go, but if there’s a commonality of materials, it makes us feel comfortable. Looking at things we recognize is a nurturing experience.”

It is a look others seek to emulate. “We have clients in far-flung places who fall in love with our work, and they want to build something like it where they live,” says Flato. “When that happens, we begin by looking at the older properties in the area. From there, we can determine what the local materials are—that’s all they had to work with back then. We try to do the same thing with native resources in that particular region.”

Imber believes that indigenous materials are like heritage foods. “When foods became homogenized across the U.S., we lost our individual culture and flavor,” he notes. “It’s the same with building sources. Texas has long been a leader in constructing with local ingredients, and the rest of the country is catching on.”

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blanchejelly.com Name Game: My company, Blanche Jelly, is named after my great-grandmother.

Not only is it a distinctive name, but I also believe it speaks to a certain sense of time and our special relationship. Changing Direction: Before this career, I worked in political risk analysis for the World Bank and realized being in front of a computer all day wasn’t fulfilling for me. Growing up in Portland, Oregon, I was always drawn to home design, so I knew I was inclined to work with interiors and make things by hand. I moved to New York City and received my MFA in interior design from Parsons, then went to Hudson, New York, where I began making furniture. After my business picked up, I moved back to Portland in 2016. Guiding Fundamentals: People are familiar with my plaster pieces, but I also make hardware that follows similar principles—everything is made by hand in my studio. I do not believe in high-tech gadgets. I use five tools and my pieces don’t look perfect. I am not interested in perfection.

Untapped Element: I’ve been intrigued by working with stone, and I don’t mean the refined kind. Over the years I have collected little river rocks and I’ve wanted to build them into furnishings.

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CASEY MCCAFFERTY casey-mccafferty.com Natural Inclination: Growing up the fourth of five children in Staten Island, my parents let me dabble with any creative endeavor I was obsessed with at that stage. I built computers, worked on mopeds, made fiberglass structures and erected tree forts. Furniture design and woodcraft took hold after graduating college. Coastal Significance: Living on both coasts—the East as a child and the West (Los Angeles) as an adult—I have always loved walks on the beach searching for debris. The textures, colors and overall air of flotsam and jetsam are a huge influence on my work. History Lesson: I’ve been reading a lot about Constantin Brâncuși and Auguste Rodin lately—both famous sculptors with different styles. Their dedication and obsessiveness in what they deemed quality drive me to always dive into and believe in my work. On the Horizon: The “Hello World” table— I’ve had a creative angst regarding the design of the common table since the top will always be a flat surface. So, I made a simple switch of letting the base flow through the tabletop allowing the eye to wander from bottom to top.

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JUDE HESLIN-DI LEO Formative Years: I always wanted to be an artist, but it wasn’t until I took a class at Pratt on industrial design that I connected strongly with the work and felt it was my path. While I was pretty lousy at woodworking during those college years, it wasn’t until a few years later during a summer job with Johnny Geraghty, a custom furniture maker, that I learned the traditional methods of Japanese tansu. With the intricacies involved and no allowances for error, my fabrication skills jumped to the next level. Mutual Affection: My biggest early influence was when my friend Bernardo Guillermo and I started designing and making furniture together after graduating college in 2005. We influenced each other— pushing and leaning on one another to make those early pieces happen. Living in Harmony: Earlier this year my family and I moved out of New York City to Cold Spring, New York, where we live on top of a mountain surrounded by wildlife. Everyone in our community does their part to preserve the area’s tranquility and living here has had a tremendous impact on how I connect with the earth, especially when it comes to my work. American Craftsmanship: To me, it is the integration of fine arts, industrialism and technology. It is also about keeping the celebration of the artisan alive.

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ASPEN GOLANN aspengolann.com Go-to Materials: Domestic hardwoods, especially walnut and maple.

Walnut is so classic and the grain is so rich, while the bright, simple tones of maple give furniture such lightness. When bleached, the pieces emanate an almost otherworldly glow. Studio Influence: During my residency here at Penland School of Craft in North Carolina, I keep an unruly set of three-ring binders filled with reference images of Greek and Roman statues, iconic pieces of American furniture and objects by unnamed makers that I’ve spotted in thrift stores. Southern Charm: I love the elegance and restraint of traditional furniture forms, especially their properness relating to decorum. While my pieces inspirit antique furniture, I try to dust off the stuffy aesthetic related to classic lines by simplifying, rearranging or recontextualizing older forms and styles. Playing Favorites: Made with my good friend and mentor, Peter Galbert, and commissioned for the wellknown English designer Beata Heuman, the Windsor Settee has so many opposing qualities; it utilizes old-school Windsor chair construction, while the updated proportions and curving of the entire back and undercarriage give it a fluid, sculptural feeling.

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WHO: Miami-based, multidisciplinary artist Jessy Nite, whose gallery and installation works are exhibited internationally and has commissioned commercial projects by mega-brands such as Nike (top), Instagram and Facebook.

WHAT: Working in a variety of mediums, Nite is best-known for her playful use of color, textbased works and large-scale public “Sun Installations” series, text pieces that harness sunlight in real time to reveal messages about their location, like Sun Stories at Giralda Plaza in Coral Gables (bottom).

THE INSIDERS SUSAN AND WOLFGANG HOFHERR

How does your garden grow? With the help of Authentic Provence on West Palm’s Antique Row. When owners Susan and Wolfgang Hofherr moved from Italy to the Palm Beaches in the mid-1990s, they noticed that the area’s stunning Mediterranean-style homes were lacking magnificent gardens to match. With Wolfgang specializing in international antiques and Susan in fashion design, the couple began sourcing authentic monumental garden antiques that stay true to the artisans of thousands of years ago. They’ve since evolved beyond the Provençal lifestyle, importing garden antiques from Italy, England and Belgium. Along with their showroom and sprawling warehouse, customers can wander the Secret Garden for sculptures, fountains, benches and urns made of masterfully hand-sculpted limestone, along with rare finds such as Versailles planter boxes. Lovers of midcentury modern design should peruse a separate showroom filled with period furniture featuring exquisite 1950s European and signed designer pieces as well as Murano glass lighting. The entire collection can also be viewed online. authenticprovence.com 056 / luxesource.com

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VIRTUAL LIVING VIRTUO BY SCAVOLINI

The future is here for those afraid to commit to a design. Scavolini in Coral Gables is now using virtual reality software, Virtuo, so homeowners can experience the look and feel of a new kitchen, bathroom or closet before construction begins. Using virtual reality goggles and controllers to “move” around the space, customers can change finishes and color schemes on cabinets, walls and floors, and even open doors and drawers in real time to ensure maximum functionality. “The virtual reality software enhances this personal connection by offering assurance that a client’s new space will be perfect,” says Scavolini Miami showroom manager Bryson Cook. Once the design is to a customer’s liking, the materials are imported from Italy and installed, making their virtual dream home a reality. scavoliniusa.com

the insiders photo: carmel brantley. post master photos: courtesy jessy nite. virtual living rendering: courtesy scavolini usa.

IN HER WORDS: “I’ve always seen the sun as the unifying element. No matter where you are in the world, we are all living under the same sun—sweating it out and dealing with it. The ‘Sun Installations’ highlight that with playful, yet deeply rooted phrases that change and move with the sun.”

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DESIGNER DIGS AS MIAMI CONTINUES TO REACH FOR THE SKY, THESE THREE NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDS IMPRESS.

In North Miami Beach, Eighty Seven Park seems to hover weightlessly above the ocean and parks below, thanks to its cantilevered architecture designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, his first residential project in the U.S. RDAI in Paris, known for its work with Hermès, splashed the interiors of the 68-unit building with designs inspired by the area’s natural surroundings. Light oak flooring mirrors the color palette of sea grape leaves, Venetian terrazzo floors mimics white sandy beaches, and an airy lobby library is dotted with lush greenery, glass pendant lighting from Iguzzini and bright poufs by Paola Lenti. Extra perk: a 2-acre private park created by renowned Dutch landscape architecture firm West 8. eightysevenpark.com

▲ RESIDENCES BY ARMANI/CASA Fashion and real estate collide beautifully at the new Residences by Armani/Casa in Sunny Isles Beach, where fashion icon Giorgio Armani personally handpicked or designed everything in the 308-unit luxury condominium, from textured door panels to walls with a palm print inlay to a million-dollar sofa imported from Italy in the silk-encased main lobby. Armani strayed from his normally dark palette with pops of green and, since the designer loves curves, there are virtually no corners in the building.

Amenities are rich, with an old Hollywoodinspired movie theater, an expansive spa and a wine tasting lounge. rbacmiami.com

▲ BRICKELL FLATIRON Imitation is the highest form of flattery at the new 64-story Brickell Flatiron residences—the tallest condominium in Miami— where celebrated Italian architect Massimo Iosa Ghini drew upon the tower’s curved façade of glass and steel. Movement is everywhere, especially in the lobby where Iosa Ghini coordinated various vignettes using artsy, curved steel bars integrated with LED lighting, while walls and floors are swathed in Italian marble to continue that fluidity. Escape to the rooftop Sky Spa for a tranquil oasis with dangling chairs, perfect for dipping toes into a stone pool. brickellflatiron.com

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LIGHT SHOW ALLEN SAUNDERS

Miami-based designer Allen Saunders has a reputation for developing highly detailed design environments for residences around the globe, currently with a focus on lighting. “Home architecture has moved toward more open-space designs, which often diminish walls, and, in turn, eliminate space for artwork,” says Saunders. “Lighting now has a new starring role as a focal point rather than just a necessity.” For Saunders, that means traveling the world for inspiration and collaborating with makers on groundbreaking custom light fixtures. Here, he sheds light on the current trends. allensaunders.com

⊳ SUSPENDED SCULPTURES “We’re creating commissioned art in the form of suspended light sculptures that can be viewed from 360 degrees. Our collaboration with Irish light sculptor Niamh Barry resulted in intertwined shapes of polished bronze and LED-illuminated opal glass and made an artistic impact in this Miami Beach residence entry foyer.”

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“Lighting should also be a conversation piece. I worked with Vancouver-based manufacturer Bocci to develop a custom composition of fabric-textured orbs formed of cooled liquid glass. Whenever anyone walks into the dining room of this Miami Beach home, they marvel at this cloud-like, illuminated sculpture.”

▲ ARTISTIC SIMPLICITY “When it comes to bedrooms, we desire to create a serene sleeping environment, which often means incorporating understated lighting. This can be accomplished with subtle or simplistic shapes, such as these Michael Anastassiades milk glass globes portraying artistic minimalism.”

⊳ BRAVE NEW BATHROOMS “People are spending more time in their bathrooms, utilizing them as a relaxing oasis, which means lighting has become more important. In this Delray Beach master bath, we introduced a fixture formed of swarming adjustable glass tubes by New York industrial designer Lindsey Adelman.”

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PALECEK The Boca outdoor lounge chair has a patinated teakwood frame and legs with wide bands of handwoven synthetic rope in neutral taupe and gray, with maximum UV protection. It comes with a loose seat and back cushion. Priced at $3,376. palecek.com

J. TRIBBLE J. Tribble is the premier designer and manufacturer of custom sink bases and handcrafted cabinetry.

It has built thousands of cabinets installed in homes around the globe. Greta is the newest design. jtribble.com

DISCOVERIES FRESH. DESIGN. FINDS.

NEWPORT BRASS Combining vintage details and a modern silhouette, the new Duncan bridge faucet by Newport Brass is designed to be the centerpiece of today’s kitchen. newportbrass.com

BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS The Governor Pool House lantern will complement any outdoor or indoor setting. Cast a soft candlelight glow or display seasonal items and favorite collections. These portable fixtures are handcrafted out of stainless steel or pure American copper. bevolo.com

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ANTOLINI Antolini introduces a revolutionary solution: Azerocare. This treatment protects marbles like Dover White from etching and staining caused by contact with acid-based food elements. antolini.com

HAMMERTON Edison created the electric bulb, and Hammerton made it beautiful.

The company’s Nebula blown-glass collection revolutionizes traditional lamping, with luxurious LED-lit artisan-cast glass diffusers in a choice of handcrafted styles.

Priced from $995.

BROWN SAFE Brown Safe is the leading creator of bespoke safes built to a higher standard. This multigenerational family business is the premier resource for securing precious heirlooms, priceless jewelry and watch collections, or anything else worth protecting. brownsafe.com

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WESTERN WINDOW SYSTEMS Customizable, contemporary and easy to operate, Western Window Systems’ new aluminum Series 7600 multislide door expands living space and brings the outdoors inside through huge panels of energy-efficient glass. westernwindowsystems.com

MARKET A look at nature-inspired tile trends, fashion-forward interiors and the latest releases featuring perfect pairs.

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TERRA FIRMA RICH TEXTURES AND NATURAL HUES GROUND THIS SUMMER’S DECORATIVE TILES. PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN WITH SARAH SHELTON

FIELD REPORT Clockwise from top left: Cabal in Pink by Kelly Wearstler / annsacks.com. M43 Lichen / heathceramics.com. Narrabeen in Bangalay by Pietta Donovan / walkerzanger.com.

Bow in Terra Cotta & Kohl / pophamdesign.com.

Sound Wave Pattern #9 / flmceramics.com. Sepia Flanders / devolkitchens.com.

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SUN DANCE Clockwise from top: Hex Punch in Lawn & Milk / pophamdesign.com.

Let’s Connect Base – DTLA by Taryn Bone / granadatile.com.

Try Angle Black Hex / cletile.com. Saigon Triangle and Saigon Circle Blue / artistictile.com.

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GROUND CONTROL Clockwise from top: Prince in Fold by Avroko / xsurfaces.com. Tiempo Kasuri in Charcoal & Oxford / annsacks.com.

Glazed Thin Brick in Fennel / cletile.com. Haystack in Mustard Seed / fireclaytile.com.

Sound Wave Pattern #5 / flmceramics.com. Kyoto Bronze / artistictile.com.

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RUSTIC ROUSE Clockwise from top: Luna Luna in Sunshine / granadatile.com. Zephyr Nero by Alison Rose / artistictile.com.

Clip Square Mosaic by Lindsay Sheets / redrocktileworks.com. Rose Venetian / devolkitchens.com.Echo by Paul Schatz / newravenna.com. Mottled Tile in M8 / balineum.co.uk.

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GOURMET SOCIETY YEARNING FOR EXPERTLY CRAFTED COCKTAILS AND DINNERS OUT, WE TURN TO FOUR DESTINATIONS WHERE THE INTERIORS ARE SIMPLY DELICIOUS. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY SARAH SHELTON

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Tucked away in the iconic men’s section at Bergdorf Goodman, this sleek and sophisticated hideway provides the ideal inspiration for creating a classic library bar space. Decorated with custom hand-painted de Gournay wallpaper, vintage Franz Schuster chairs and graphic marble floors, the space evokes a fashionable Parisian watering hole, which is echoed in the array of luxuriously adorned pieces on display here.

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3. Drone Side Table by Alexander Diaz Andersson / $5,490 / atraform.com

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Embracing the fashion brand’s Italian heritage while honoring its SoCal surroundings, Rodeo Drive’s chicest rooftop eatery showcases an eclectic mix of decor. With banquettes enveloped in red velvet—a nod to old Hollywood glamour—and wicker dining chairs—reminiscent of Florence’s effortless alfresco dining scene—this bright and polished hot spot prompted a mix of accessories oozing with laid-back sophistication.

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3. Laundered Linen Napkin Set / $80 for four / caravanhomedecor.com 4. Ochre Chromatic Ceramic Plate / Price upon request / getthegusto.com

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The Dining Hall at Harrods, the world-famous department store that boasts a 200-year-long history, transports us to a world of old-European grandeur with subtle additions of contemporary elements. In 2019, David Collins Studio updated the Grade II historic building while still preserving original elements, such as tiles and roundels from the 1900s.

Following these cues are the selections on this page, sure to incite your very own elegant and English-inspired utopia.

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5. Artemis Bottoman / $1,432 / houseofhackney.com

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Nestled in Osaka’s modern metropolis is Louis Vuitton’s first café celebrating the fusion of traditional and modern design influences. Emblematic of the Japanese city’s seafaring history and created by architects Jun Aoki and Peter Marino, the building’s exterior resembles a cargo ship. Inside, the top floor’s oval-shaped Cocoon Room is outfitted with cozy curved yellow sofas and colorful modern art. This inviting space can be replicated with intriguing shapes and playful pops of color.

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BETTER Together IT’S ALL ABOUT COLLABORATION THESE DAYS. LUXE HIGHLIGHTS FIVE DYNAMIC PARTNERSHIPS, EACH WITH A SPIRITED SYNERGY. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN

CHADDOCK x MARK D. SIKES Mark D. Sikes brings his elevated California design ethos to a curated, customizable furniture collection with North Carolina-based Chaddock and its CEO, Andrew Crone.

Walk us through the inspiration. MDS: We wanted to create allAmerican, versatile pieces. The design of several items was spurred by antiques I’m often hunting down for clients. What attracted you to this collaboration? AC: Mark is a wonderful partner for us because he understands the power of timeless elements and personalized details in a way that customers and clients understand them, too. Tell us about the materials. AC: Quality is the bedrock of what we do, so all of the “ingredients” are really important. We used a mixture of oak and maple wood species for the case goods. We love the dining chair and its versatility. MDS: Yes, it feels both feminine and masculine, and the scale works as a dining chair, a desk chair or a side chair.

I also love the beautiful detail of the lattice back and the cane seat.

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Share the inspiration for the collection. RK: Our trip together to Japan was certainly the impetus. We went to wonderful places, stacked with beautiful documents but both gravitated toward the same designs. What excites you about Robert’s design aesthetic? TB: I’ve always been a huge admirer of Robert’s work, particularly his take on country homes. His approach is eclectic. I love how he has no rules, combining objects from different cultures and time periods. Nothing feels too designed. The patterns are so charming—what sentiment were you going for? RK: We leaned heavily into indigo, as there was so much of that simple dying technique found on our journey. The patterns are delightful, some small and some less so—but they each tell a story. How would we find them in your home? TB: I’ll mix and match the fabrics—nothing too perfect.

The Ume pattern (left) was inspired by an original Sarasa fragment from the Edo period and is still considered exotic and valuable in Japanese society today. Decorated with birds and bamboo, the Takeyabu design was drawn from a Bingata fabric, which traditionally depicts natural motifs. robertkime.com

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After designer Robert Kime completed the interiors of Tory Burch’s Normandy, France, home, the dynamic duo connected again to design the Nara collection, a sweet selection of fabrics and wallpapers.

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SOCIETY SOCIAL x ARIEL OKIN When it comes to offering a fresh take on classic furniture, the seven-piece assortment by Society Social founder Roxy Te and New York-based designer Ariel Okin does just that.

This is a perfect match. How did you meet? RT: We connected in the modern way, via Instagram, chatting about everything from motherhood to design. Soon after, the idea of our line was born. Favorite part of collaborating? AO: Going back and forth on the sketches was such a fun experience for me. My inspiration images were really brought to life through Society Social’s talented artisans. Talk to us about your stylistic approach. RT: We wanted a look that is a soft ode to the classics but still evokes the comfort of home—designs that welcome effortless and inspired living. What’s important to keep in mind when designing furniture? AO: End use!

I ultimately felt drawn to design a furniture line because I wanted to create pieces that I couldn’t find for my own clients.

It’s important to really zero in on how the pieces will be used.

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Influenced by furnishings in the ever-stylish homes of Marella Agnelli, the Bobbie Coffee Table features a traditional silhouette with trompe l’oeil wicker details for a feminine twist. Shown in Les Touches fabric in French Blue (left) and Performance Cloud Linen. shopsocietysocial.com

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ATELIER VIME x FARROW & BALL

How did the partnership with Farrow & Ball transpire? AW: Our world is intimately linked to Provence and our 18th-century house in Vallabrègues. For a long time, we had considered recreating our objects in color. The methods used by Farrow & Ball fit our artisanal and sustainable approach perfectly. Favorite moment? CC: Like us, commitment to traditional production methods is important to Atelier Vime, so it was great to see this celebrated with handcrafted woodwork. The paint really brings the pieces to life. CC: Strong colors like these certainly add a statement to a room, but when used on wicker, they frame the light and respond to it. What tenets do you consider when designing?

AW: It has to be functional and poetic. I love to imagine a story behind each item.

One of Atelier Vime’s first designs, the Gabriel Ceiling Light harks back to a round utility basket originally made by the company in the 1950s and used for collecting fruit. Today, the wicker is cultivated and handcrafted in Provence.

It’s shown here in Farrow & Ball’s Off-Black (left) and Cola paint colors. ateliervime.com; farrow-ball.com

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Wicker wizards Anthony Watson, Benoit Rauzy and Raphaëlle Hanley of Atelier Vime and Charlotte Crosby of Farrow & Ball have launched the first of many collaborations incorporating the brand’s sophisticated paint shades on handcrafted wood pieces.

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B&B ITALIA x NAOTO FUKASAWA The connection runs deep for B&B Italia’s CEO Gilberto Negrini and Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa, who teamed up again to create Ayana, a minimalist assemblage of outdoor items.

What attracted you to collaborate with Fukasawa? GN: His pure, light vision of design and the fact that his products are minimal and precise in their shapes and details. Most rewarding part of the process? NF: The most joyful stage for me is visiting the factory, seeing the prototypes and continuing to refine the pieces. We love the use of natural teak. GN: The unpainted teak allows the piece to age and evolve in the most genuine way. This project also has a green soul as all the materials can be separated and disposed of with respect for the environment at the end of the product’s life cycle. What excites you most about the collection? NF: The unique combination of essential shapes and natural wood is so elegant and sophisticated.

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Combining Southeast Asian influences with a contemporary Scandinavian aesthetic, the outdoor teak Ayana armchair employs ancient construction. Each structure is completely free of metal elements and instead uses wooden pin joinery; the pieces are shown in Linaria green and gray fabrics. bebitalia.com

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At a moment when our homes are more important than ever, kitchen and bath spaces have become the ultimate safe havens—somewhere we can pause, unwind and take comfort at the end of the day.

Today’s designers are incorporating minimalistic layouts, natural materials and soothing color palettes to create airy environments.

Designer Jennifer Kranitz of Project Interiors took those elements to heart for a spacious Chicago bathroom imagining “a quiet, gentle setting where the owners can hit mute on the chaos of life.”

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Designer Jennifer Kranitz created an elegant master bathroom in Studio Gang’s iconic Aqua Tower in Chicago with tranquility in mind.

The subdued gray-toned walls and flooring were customized in Tadelakt Plaster and fabricated by Chicago Ornamental Plastering.

A brass stool by Noir punctuates the neutral palette in front of an MTI bathtub with Hansgrohe fittings.

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Nestled high above the sprawling city of Chicago is this ideal urban oasis by designer Jennifer Kranitz of Project Interiors. Here, she walks us through the spectacular space, which involved combining two units in the luxury skyscraper. projectinteriors.com

Tell us about the decision to use plaster.

Plaster is the main finish here and is incorporated on the floors, walls, tub, shower—everything! It’s very durable and low-maintenance. The various applications create movement and allow your eye to travel around the space. Plus, the material almost has a velvety look, which adds a subtle texture and scale to this very large room.

What should be top of mind when designing a bathroom? While you want it to be pretty, it also has to work! Early on in the process, consider the functionality and how your client will live in the space. We were mindful of elements such as circulation, point of entry and storage while building this relaxing refuge.

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That view! This bathroom offers an amazing cityscape. We took into consideration everything happening outside when creating the design.

We wanted it to be soft and serene in contrast to the city life visible through the floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows.

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In a Dallas kitchen, architect Jason Erik Smith chose Ann Sacks’ Pietra Statuario for the island, which features a Houzer sink and Blanco faucet. “With four children, the island needed to be heroic,” Smith recalls.

THIS KITCHEN PROVES THAT AN AESTHETICS-FIRST APPROACH DOESN’T HAVE TO SACRIFICE FUNCTIONALITY. WRITTEN BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT

The words “calm” and “kitchen” don’t always walk hand in hand. But for a Texas couple with four children, a Zen cooking hub was wish number one for their new home in the tony Dallas suburb of University Park.

With its organic material procession, the storagesavvy kitchen flows seamlessly into the openconcept great room—but that’s not to say it feels

indistinct. To delineate, the architects carried the rift-sawn white-oak flooring up the wall and across the ceiling like a ribbon on a gift. “What this does is create a room within a room,” Smith explains. “It’s a strategy we like to use to create intimacy within a big, open space.”

Rounding out the interiors, designer Jean Liu employed furnishings with clean lines and stalwart tendencies. A laminate top Saarinen table joined by walnut Cherner dining chairs creates a dégagé set-up for homework sessions and cocktail parties alike, while soaring Pindler curtain sheers and custom sisal rugs lend warmth and softness to the minimal scheme. “A limited color palette will always tone down hustle and bustle,” notes the designer, adding, “Every last detail in this space is choreographed, which creates a sense of serenity and calmness.” smitharc.com; jeanliudesign.com

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“The idea was not to think of it as a kitchen, but as a beautiful space that happens to have all the amenities and comforts of one,” explains architect Jason Erik Smith. To meet this brief, the team at Smitharc Architects prioritized concealing as much visual clutter as possible. Along the north wall, a series of discreet doors encloses both refrigerator and dishware storage. Beyond, in the handsome back-of-house area, a shallow corridor hosts built-in small appliances before revealing a walk-in pantry and coffee bar. And equal parts design statement and workhorse, the impressive, 15-foot-long sintered porcelain island houses two dishwashers and a downdraft cooktop, in addition to generous drawer space.

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TWO OF A KIND Making its U.S. debut earlier this year, Italian company Ceramica Cielo touts an impressive array of ceramic sinks in various styles, sizes and colors. New to the collection is the Multiplo system, a modular design specified for suspended installation that includes a wash basin and countertop, available in 17 colorways.

Coordinating lower storage and towel racks are also offered. ceramicacielo.it

BON APPÉTIT The latest introduction from Signature Kitchen Suite, the 36-inch Dual Fuel Pro Range, offers a smaller footprint for the brand’s flagship appliance featuring sous vide, induction and gas burners. Once left to the pros, sous vide, which uses precise temperaturecontrol techniques for delicious results, is now mainstream at home. signaturekitchensuite.com

The Qi collection is the high-concept collaboration between Scavolini, the Italian makers of quality kitchens and baths, and Japanese design powerhouse Nendo. Marked by a minimal, contemporary aesthetic, the offerings focus on linear elements including sleek shelving elements and substantial kitchen peninsulas. The bespoke program is available in several finishes and materials. scavoliniusa.com

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FOREVER CHANDELIER Spectacularly luminous panels made with reclaimed K5 crystal are spellbouding in this exquisite chandelier.

Clandestine LED light sources are powered by thin cables that suspend the frame to the canopy for a technologically advanced design with the utmost attention to detail.

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“I have always been a minimalist at heart and believe that there is so much consideration that goes into beautiful simplicity,� explains London-based designer Alix Lawson. For a striking Notting Hill contemporary bathroom, she employed clean lines, natural material and a tone-on-tone palette to create a distinct sense of calm. Lawson also drew upon Scandinavian ethos, Japanese design principles and her own Australian heritage to create the retreat-like cocoon. alixlawson.com

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Designer Alix Lawson used Silk Georgette stone to create a seamless architectural canvas for a sophisticated London bathroom. Bastion Wall Sconces from Allied Maker frame the mirror.

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PRECISIONART ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION After 15 years of studying and working in architecture, Corey Lafferty opened his own firm in 2009.

Since then, PrecisionArt has taken on an impressive range of projects, from private residences (new builds and renovations), to restaurant build-outs, historic hotel renovations, and more. Although it began with a focus on architecture, a crucial early project opened the door to a full suite of services— something Lafferty had always intended to pursue. “On our sixth project as a company, the creation of a small Brazilian sushi restaurant in Miami Beach, we designed the architecture and led the construction,” Lafferty shares. “I was involved in the process from start to finish, small details to rough-in placements, and it ensured that my vision came fully to fruition.” The company then became PrecisionArt Architecture, Design + Construction. Throughout each stage of the process, the client’s participation is paramount. “We start with several meetings to talk about the overall mood they want to inspire, and we touch base on a weekly or biweekly basis following that,” Lafferty says. “Once we’ve broken ground, we encourage them to join us on the site as much as possible, because witnessing the transformation firsthand is so special.”

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Describe the philosophy behind your firm.

Our familiarity with architecture as a background for our daily lives distracts us from the art that it is. Long before we enter a room, someone decided where to place the door, how the light should fall, where the future inhabitants will eat, work, sleep, etc. Every space speaks through its details, and so, these are most important to me.

Up to this point, what do you feel has been your greatest success?

One of our most notable achievements to date is our work on the historic Prince Michael Hotel. We had to be creative, honoring the original architecture by Roy France, while expanding it into something energetic and ‘Instagrammable.’

What project would you love to take on?

I’d like to work in Sweden because they promote sustainability and Japan because they focus on minimalism.

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1. As shown in this rendering, the gorgeous rooftop pool deck of this hotel will look out toward Miami. 2. Polished-concrete floors, Venetian plaster walls and ceiling, inset linear lights and custom handleless cabinetry combine to create a sleek, contemporary kitchen. 3. This contemporary living room leads to a guest bedroom with a custom Murphy bed system. A hidden pocket door/wall opens for greater access. 4. Black marble tile and a custom-built Carrara marble sink lend a dramatic look in this powder room, where an inset lighted mirror reflects the vintage Italian chandelier. 5. With floor-to-ceiling windows, polished-terrazzo floors and a hidden, giant folding door system, this design is all modern.

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“ We are working toward the design of better homes and, by extension, a healthier world.”

FOR PEOPLE + PLANET As a company that creates healthier options for lighting, shading and the processes that power it all, Bandalux is contributing to a larger vision: the constant improvement of people’s lifestyles and living spaces. Along with smart designs, sustainable materials are key to this endeavor. Bandalux uses fabrics that have thermal, acoustic, antibacterial and fire-retardant properties. “Throughout it all, we are focused on forging a path for future generations by committing to steps that make our world better, one place at a time,” García shares.

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Many experts agree that the light in a room is crucial to more than visibility. Proper light exposure can improve mood, blood pressure and even immune function. Such is the science behind Bandalux’s smart window coverings, awnings and more. “Through our products, you can shape light to create the space you need at any particular time of the day,” says Eduardo García, the general manager of Bandalux’s U.S. division. And this isn’t where the company’s focus on wellness ends. As the Bandalux team strives to help clients adjust environments from moment to moment, it employs earth-friendly techniques, like using sustainable materials and aiming for energy efficiency. García elaborates on the company’s goals, saying, “Through relentless innovation, partnerships with local providers and creative thinking, we outfit smart and healthy homes, in which our clients can live, work, grow and dream in the greatest comfort.”

A HOLISTIC VIEWPOINT Since new construction is more prevalent in the U.S., whole-home smart systems with motorized shades are only gaining in popularity. Bandalux responds, with automated shade systems of the highest quality, elegant aesthetics and smooth, effortless movement.

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“ We help each client define their personal quality of life and then use technology and thoughtful design to achieve it.”

LOOKING FORWARD Where is design headed? What will the next big trends be? To Haim’s mind, the answers are now all about wellness. + F or the body.

“We have had homeowners request oxygen tanks hidden behind headboards and showerheads that release vitamininfused water. We are currently installing a Himalayan pink salt room, which can treat asthma, allergies and other respiratory issues.” Such a focus on unique, targeted wellness techniques will likely continue. or the mind. + F “We expect to see greater emphasis on anything that reduces stress and anxiety.” For many, this might include the option to enjoy work and favorite activities without venturing out. Having offices, theaters and spas in one’s home is often considered a luxury, but it could now become somewhat mainstream.

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“It is a respite from the outside world; it nurtures and comforts. It happens through a holistic sense of balance—one in which function, wellness and comfort seamlessly coexist, where productivity and calm can both thrive without compromising each other. There is shared and personal space. There is attentiveness to individual needs and collective ones. It is welcoming, yet a refuge.” This is how Fanny Haim, owner of award-winning interior design and space planning firm Fanny Haim & Associates, describes the healthy home. It’s a place anyone might dream of having, and Haim and her team don’t intend to leave clients wanting for long. One of the foremost aspects of creating this vision, they say, is balancing work and life. Among their top recommendations is this: Whether you work from home full-time or only on occasion, establish a dedicated office space.

THE GREEN GENERATIONS “As responsible citizens of the world, we certainly endeavor to design with environmental concerns top of mind,” Haim shares. “We do not expect the homeowner’s desire for this to change. But, I do believe that upcoming generations are more sensitive and conscientious, and we will need to respond to this collectively as an industry.”

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“ The advances in our tech-savvy world, and their implications on health and wellness, make it an exciting time to be alive.”

QUANTUM LEAP REPORT “I love this business, because there are constantly technological breakthroughs that make our lives better,” Law enthuses.

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While continued advances in home technologies are thrilling, they can prove complex and hard to manage. Not so when Genesis Automation Inc. is involved. Its expert team, led by president Valerie Law, takes diverse technologies and integrates them into a single platform with intuitive graphics. Law elaborates on how such programs can play a role in fostering mental well-being.

“Life is easier when you can control your systems and manipulate your environment seamlessly.

Security, surveillance and access controls make you feel safe in your home. Climate control, lighting and shading contribute to mood and comfort, and entertainment systems just make you happy to be there.” Genesis achieves it all, with programmers and installers who are consistently trained on new products and best practices for integration. “We design a tailored electronic system to make your home into a personalized ecosystem,” Law says.

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“South Florida has glass buildings and houses to accentuate the beautiful views of our tropical locale,” Law says. “This makes motorized window treatments and AC efficiency essential. Automate both of these functions so that they run optimally when you’re home and when you’re not.

It creates peace of mind and a healthier home and planet.”

1. Control the television, music, lighting, pool temperature and fire pit ignition all from one touch panel, tablet or phone, while enjoying the view.

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“ Imagine dimmed lighting and music signaling the end of your workday. Technology can encourage work-life balance.”

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In the pursuit of environments that are both smart and healthy, lighting is a primary factor to consider. This element of home contributes so much more than its most obvious purpose of providing illumination. “Humans are naturally programmed to function on a schedule that matches the solar day, so mimicking this cycle (known as the circadian rhythm) is an excellent way to utilize modern technologies for better health,” says Javier Suarez, president of Linear Lighting & Control. “Mounting evidence indicates that the quality, type and timing of light exposure can have a profound effect on our health, well-being and performance.”

As a Miami-based lighting and smart home design showroom, Linear works with fellow design and building professionals on each project to achieve this and more, for homeowners throughout Florida, the East Coast and the Caribbean. Suarez and team use products from brands like Control4, Lutron, Pakedge and Sonos to accommodate nearly every aspect of an integrated, wellness-centric lifestyle.

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“In offices and work spaces, the increase in productivity levels due to tunable lights is becoming more recognized,” Suarez says. “We can help enable users to adjust color temperature, as well as program thermostats and motorized shades, to avoid an environment that is too hot and humid, and therefore would welcome the development of harmful germs. Audio distribution is also important, since music has many health benefits. Some of these positive effects, both physical and emotional, include aiding in relaxation and reducing cortisol levels, which are related to stress and anxiety.”

WHAT THE MODERN HOME NEEDS Suarez shares a few of the features he thinks are most important to creating a home that is both smart and healthy. + A strong Wi-Fi network + Whole-home automation + Security systems + Voice activation programming + Lighting control systems + E nergy-efficient everything, including solar systems + Water purification

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“ The proper balance between lighting, color and proportion is a main component in healthy environments.”

INNOVATIVE ISLANDS Large areas meant to accommodate prep—of food or personage—island spaces are central to several rooms in the home.

Frank shares two of StudioBecker’s more unique iterations. + “ We recently incorporated a pop-up work station within a kitchen island, so that the homeowner could view a large computer screen to meet with his office teams around the world and conduct business from the heart of the home.

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When a home is optimally organized and functions seamlessly, it can have a positive impact on one’s emotional and mental well-being. That’s why StudioBecker creates unusual, inspiring solutions. The designer and manufacturer of custom millwork, led by principal Frank Rosell and COO Cecilia Rosell, specializes in pieces for the kitchen and bath, closets, wine cellars and more. No matter its purpose, every project is bespoke and made from sustainably sourced materials. Of the latter, Frank says, “It is vital for a home to be healthy for it to also be smart, and that begins with non-toxic and eco-friendly materials.” When it’s time to move into the “smart” phase of their designs, customization is essential. “We work closely with our clients to determine the features that will change their lives for the better,” Cecilia says. “Once everything is installed, our on-staff tech experts walk the client through each aspect of home automation.”

+ “ Islands have gained new relevance in closets, too. What may just look like a center island of a wardrobe with drawers for storing clothing could actually contain a hidden, biometrically controlled elevation system that secures jewels, a coveted watch collection and other priceless items.”

1. Entirely custom, this kitchen was designed using sustainable and renewable materials.

The focal point of the space is the expansive island, above which three 30-inch-round, oneof-a-kind glass display cylinders are suspended.

2. & 3. This centerpiece wardrobe island is so much more than a series of drawers. It contains a virtually undetectable, biometrically controlled elevation system that secures precious jewelry.

1. Photography by David Duncan Livingston 2. & 3. Photography by Paul Gosney

SAFETY + SAVED ENERGY Technology in the kitchen isn’t only about convenience and culinary mastery. It can also help to create peace of mind.

“We no longer have to worry about a child playing with the cooktop knobs and burning themselves, or leaving the freezer door open all day and spoiling food,” Cecilia says. “The ability to control appliances and receive alerts via smartphone has eliminated this common concern.” This connectivity can also benefit the environment and spare one’s wallet, as things like the waterline on the icemaker being out of sorts can now be detected and thus, remedied, almost instantly.

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ARCHITECTURE / MIKE SARDINAS, SARDINAS DESIGN STUDIO, PLLC INTERIOR DESIGN / BEA PILA, B PILA DESIGN HOME BUILDER / EMILIO MASCARO, GRUPO MOREX, INC. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / ORLANDO COMAS, ORLANDO COMAS, ASLA, PLA

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ENLIGHTENED VISION

A MIAMI RENOVATION TAKES A LARGER-THAN-LIFE APPROACH FOCUSED ON RELAXED LIVABILITY. WRITTEN BY MIKKI BRAMMER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK JOHNSON

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t wasn’t so much the house itself that caught a Miami couple’s eye when they purchased it but rather the property’s enormous oak trees, staghorn plants and lush foliage. As it turns out, it’s a good thing they were more attached to the greenery. When interior designer Bea Pila presented the couple with her plan for the home’s redesign, she and the rest of the team made a particularly bold suggestion: Tear the 1960s residence down to its foundation.

“At first I thought, ‘Oh no, this is not going to work out,’ ” the wife admits. “But what came out of her mouth next was an incredible vision she got just from listening to us and getting to know how our family dynamics worked. It took about an hour for us to call her back and hire her.”

Pila’s approach to interior design is somewhat unorthodox.

Following a self-developed method she calls Design Enlightenment, she begins each project with something akin to a therapy session with the clients. Using seven core tenets, the interior designer then delves far beyond a person’s aesthetic preferences. “I ask them what they love besides just a certain style, because I believe style is a different approach,” she explains. “We want to get down first into the feeling of what we’re talking about. Tell me how you want to feel, and then we’ll create from there.”

Once she had an understanding of how this couple and their three teenaged children live, Pila knew the house’s original floor plan wouldn’t work for them. The living, dining and family rooms and kitchen were all disconnected to the point that many of the spaces wouldn’t get much use.

“My philosophy is there shouldn’t be spaces we abandon or neglect,” the interior designer says. “They should all be activated by the people who live in them.” And so general contractor Emilio Mascaro knocked most of the structure down, retaining the home’s footprint. “Even though it was technically a remodeling,” he says, “what was left of the house after we did the demolition was very little—just three or four walls.”

“ALL OF THE SPACES SHOULD BE ACTIVATED BY THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THEM.” –BEA PILA

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To create more usable space within the existing foundation, the team—which included architect Mike Sardinas, who has since joined Bermello Ajamil & Partners— raised the ceilings by 2 feet and connected the living and dining areas. In the original home, a fireplace divided the kitchen from the living room. The group switched the fireplace to the opposite side, then mimicked the existing painted brick for the dining area, outfitted with a banquette, to anchor the room. And by removing the walls to the family room, Pila created a piano lounge and bar—a longtime dream of the husband—with a library that opens to the living-dining area.

Using the set of French doors from the original home, the interior designer connected the new living area with the terrace, extending the transoms upward to account for the higher ceilings and to let in more sunlight. Additional windows allow for views of the oak trees from within the home. “It’s almost as if they’re part of the inside of the house,” the wife says.

For the reworked interiors, the owners favored a breezy, Hamptons vibe. Pila combined exposed beams in spaces such as the lounge, a tongue-and-groove pitched ceiling in the living area and detailed millwork, informal finishes and approachable textures throughout to bring a relaxed, coastal ambience. “I didn’t want anything to feel untouchable,” she says, emphasizing the use of more organic materials such as the living area’s sisal rug and the kitchen’s wicker barstools.

“For example, the living area coffee table is distressed already. So if you put your feet up, you’re not going to worry you’ve damaged it.”

The seaside aesthetic also meant a lot of blue, seen on elements such as the foyer rug, living area armchairs and window shades in the master bedroom. “It’s such a beautiful, tonal, livable color, and we definitely wanted different variations of it,” Pila says. “I used the darker navy blue silk wallpaper in the library to give it that more masculine feel. I love colors like that—they make a space feel very cozy, even though it’s very open and big.”

Outside, the majestic oak trees dictated much of the exterior spaces, which posed a creative challenge for landscape architect Orlando Comas. “We had to work around the existing large trees in order to protect and save them,” he explains. Comas focused on injecting the rest of the garden with a more tropical vibe through plants such as monstera, bird of paradise and wild coffee.

A year and a half after moving into the home, the wife says the first thing she still does each morning is open all the windows to admire the garden. And she has not a single regret about trusting Pila’s vision from the beginning.

“Bea took what we saw as potential in this house and expanded beyond our expectation,” she says. “She’s really in tune. I’ve seen other homes she has worked on, and they’re not like mine at all—she really does pick up on what the owner envisions.”

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Stanley Furniture armchairs and a Gabby side table face a Classic Home console atop a Woven Arts rug in the entryway of a Miami home by interior designer Bea Pila. A Dovetail Furniture mirror hangs against a Phillip Jeffries wallcovering from Holly Hunt. A Visual Comfort & Co. hanging pendant and sconces offer light.

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Universal Furniture’s Haven sofa, backed by the clients’ chest, joins Lee Industries armchairs and Lexington Home Brands club chairs in the living area. The Uttermost mirror and coffee table partner with a Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier and wall sconces. The draperies are made of Kravet and Duralee fabrics.

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Above: “The bar and lounge was carved out of the living room of the original design for the home,” Pila explains. Woodbridge Furniture swivel barstools pull up to a custom bar situated beneath a trio of Hicks pendants by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort & Co. Opposite: Deep blues throughout imbue the residence with a soothing coastal feel, seen in the bar and lounge’s Ralph Lauren Home’s Leizu Silk Midnight wallcovering. “The family was excited about this space, because they already owned a beautiful piano and a nice collection of books to create this social hub for the house,” the interior designer says.

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Palecek’s Rhodes barstools line a custom kitchen counter centered beneath Visual Comfort & Co.’s E. F. Chapman Lorford pendant light. Top Knobs’ Somerset brushed satin nickel cup pulls decorate the cabinetry, and Hunter Douglas’ Provenance woven wood shades dress the windows.

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Above: Visual Comfort & Co.’s Country large bell jar lantern crowns the master bathroom, painted Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace. The clients’ chair and ottoman complement the custom countertops, cabinetry and mirrors.

Opposite: Lexington Home Brand’s Sovereign bed stands beneath a Gabby chandelier in the master bedroom, joining an existing bench on a Woven Arts rug.

Somerset Bay nightstands hold Currey & Company lamps in front of Dovetail Furniture mirrors. The valance and window seat pillows are made of Kravet textiles.

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ARCHITECTURE / JACK FRANZEN, J.P. FRANZEN ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, P.C. INTERIOR DESIGN / CLAIRE MINER, DENEMEDE HOME BUILDER / RON SMITH, CONSOLIDATED BUILDING CORPORATION LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / RICHARD RUTLEDGE, INNOCENTI & WEBEL

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Easy Living IN THE HANDS OF A NEW GENERATION, A TREASURE COAST FAMILY PROPERTY EMBRACES A FRESH ISLAND STYLE. WRITTEN BY SEJAL BHIMA / PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRANTLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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ife moves at a leisurely pace on the Treasure Coast. It’s a comfortable lifestyle a couple grew fond of while spending family holidays at the 1950s ranch-style house belonging to the wife’s mother. When she decided to sell the property, the couple was ready to take the helm, thus delightfully owning a piece of family history on one of the area’s most covetable corner lots.

But with only a handful of updates over several decades, the home was showing its age. Covered in traditional chintzes, family belongings and bright tropical prints, it was “a relic of the past,” recalls Claire Miner, the couple’s go-to designer. Outside, pale yellow stucco and windows of different proportions were a far cry from the first impression the couple sought. To respect its past in a modern fashion, they enlisted architect Jack Franzen to design something more current but still fitting within the area’s historical vernacular. “John Volk was the inspiration more than anyone else,” he says of his vision for the new front elevation: gentle archways, long windows and a pitched roof in place of its flat one, all reminiscent of the late local architect’s interpretation of British Colonial architecture.

Inside, Franzen was motivated to create large open spaces for the couple to enjoy with their children and grandchildren. “Cultivating a sense of togetherness very much inspired the new layout,” he says. With the residence’s original 1950s floor plan too cramped for such a design, general contractor Ron Smith took the structure down to its foundation. “We stripped the house to its bare bones and then modified the existing slab for a more contemporary floor plan,” he says. The team added 4 feet to the dining area, which has since expanded into the newly formed great room, also containing the kitchen and a sitting area.

“WE KEPT COLOR TO A MINIMUM IN ORDER TO DRAW THE EYES TO THE OUTDOORS.” –CLAIRE MINER

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Within the updated architecture, the wife tasked Miner with designing interiors that are fresh and forward-thinking but steeped in history. “She made it clear she wanted to create something different that doesn’t lean into the typical Florida aesthetic,” the designer says. The look begins in the foyer, where Miner employed a chevron-print wallpaper crafted from water hyacinth, a wow factor that subtly hints at the home’s subtropical surrounds. Going for the unexpected, she incorporated global finds such as a reproduction Dutch Colonial chair from the Philippines and side tables chiseled from Cameroon coffee bean trees in the living room as well as rattan kitchen pendants repurposed from tools used by fisherwomen in Indonesia.

“Because these pieces come from other subtropical areas, they felt very appropriate,” the designer explains. “And although they’re tied to these very traditional cultures, their simpler forms make them feel modern.”

Weaving family history into the design was just as important to the owners. Miner incorporated several items belonging to the wife’s mother, such as a grass-cloth coffee table and re-covered spool chairs, both in the study. A sentimental writing desk was placed in the master bedroom. “It’s a lovely reminder of the wife’s mother,” the designer says. “These connections were really important to the couple, because they have a deep love of family.”

For color moments, Miner took cues from the owners’ beloved Charlie Miesmer painting. She wove its soft, atmospheric hues in small doses throughout the abode, starting with the living room’s fig leaf-print sofa pillow fabric that picks up on the painting’s periwinkle and aqua tones. The color scheme continues into private spaces such as the master bedroom, which features a bedskirt in a whimsical, soft blue pattern.

Throughout the residence, Miner kept the newly elevated ceilings and lofty walls a warm white to enhance Franzen’s architecture and the surrounding flora, as appreciated by the wife. “We kept color to a minimum, because she wanted to draw your eyes to the outdoors,” the designer says.

“The interiors are simply here to complement the beautiful surroundings.” Landscape designer Richard Rutledge introduced neatly trimmed green island ficus and downy jasmine throughout the property and, out back, added a gumbo limbo tree and various palms. “They provide such nice shadows and sound, especially when sitting at each of the two back terraces,” Rutledge says. To bring the atmosphere inside, Miner opted for sheers and bamboo shades over heavy drapery, framing the views.

The designer credits Rutledge’s thoughtful landscape plan in “giving the house a sense of permanence,” she says.

“Although we created something brand new, the home looks like it’s always belonged on the corner.” And on the Treasure Coast, that’s precisely the point.

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In the foyer of a Treasure Coast getaway, designer Claire Miner placed faux-shagreen stools from Mecox beneath a Redford House console holding Rexhill lamps. The lacquerframed mirror with a brass detail hangs against Phillip Jeffries’ St. Barts Serenity wallcovering. Serena & Lily’s jute Thurlow rug rests on the floor.

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A Lucite console backs one of the living room’s Charles Stewart sofas, joined by armchairs by the brand; pillows are made of Thibaut, Quadrille and Sandra Jordan fabrics. Shades from The Shade Store and draperies in a Rogers & Goffigon fabric dress the windows. A Tucker Robbins wood chair and side tables round out the pieces on the Couristan rug.

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Above: The Thibaut fabric of the kitchen’s Charles Stewart barstools “was added for a pop of color also found in the Kravet fabric across the room in the sitting area, tying the two spaces together,” Miner says. Tucker Robbins’ rattan Votive Shades add texture against the Christopoulos Designs cabinetry, outfitted with Merit Metal hardware.

Opposite: The dining area is defined by Williams-Sonoma Home’s Vineyard table, surrounded

by Charles Stewart head chairs in Crypton fabric and Pottery Barn’s wicker Huntington side chairs. Meg Braff’s Sasa wallcovering can be seen lining a hall to a guest bedroom.

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A nook near the master closet offers a spot to sit and put on shoes thanks to a bench with leopardprint Cowtan & Tout fabric topped with pillows made of a Quadrille linen. A playful WorkOf pendant “creates patterns on the ceiling when illuminated,� Miner says.

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Matouk bedding dresses the master bed, which has a headboard upholstered in a Cowtan & Tout fabric. The nightstands, holding lamps from Mecox, and dresser are Pottery Barn.

A synthetic sisal Couristan rug grounds the room, and draperies made of a Calico Corners linen frame the door to the exterior. The wall artwork and table beneath are family heirlooms.

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“Smaller scale palms and accent standards were chosen to not overpower the house,� landscape designer Richard Rutledge explains of his plans for the back grounds, installed by Jenkins Landscape. The house, by architect Jack Franzen, has hard-plank smooth lap siding.

Frontgate pillows top WilliamsSonoma armchairs on the terrace.

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MAGIC CITY MOMENT TAKING CUES FROM ITS MIAMI BEACH ADDRESS, A VACATION RETREAT EXUDES A BOLD YET WARM STYLE. WRITTEN BY TATE GUNNERSON / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL STAVARIDIS

INTERIOR DESIGN / DAVID SCOTT, DAVID SCOTT INTERIORS HOME BUILDER / TROY IPPOLITO, TROY DEAN INTERIORS

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Surrounded by Holland & Sherry sheers, a Fedora Design rug grounds the great room of a Miami Beach apartment by designer David Scott. Milo Baughman armchairs join Troscan’s Sumo side table from Holly Hunt and John Houshmand’s Shazam coffee table in the living area. An Amma Studio console table separates this space from the dining area, which is crowned by a Rich Brilliant Willing chandelier.

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ith its pristine beaches, waterfront golf courses and thriving art scene, Miami Beach beckons as an idyllic escape for an erudite Manhattan couple. Eventually lured more permanently, the empty nesters purchased a vacation pied-à-terre in the city with an expansive wraparound balcony and spectacular views of the ocean and skyline.

To infuse it with their personality, the couple turned to designer David Scott. “Besides having very good taste, David likes to work collaboratively,” says the wife, who desired a hands-on experience outfitting the condo. “He’s a dream.”

Although the owners appreciated the high-rise building’s contemporary architecture by Norman Foster, they preferred a softer design for their own space. To set the tone from the outset, Scott covered the walls in the foyer and great room— which contains the living and dining areas—with a handmade textile featuring hints of lavender. “It adds a softness, but it still has strength,” he says. The warm, tactile result counters the modern edge of the gleaming terrazzo flooring.

It was in this same spirit that Scott swapped out the existing oval kitchen island with a rectangular one clad with vertical wood planks that resemble reclaimed barnwood.

Illuminated by a sleek cylindrical double pendant, it’s a perfect foil for the glossy white cabinetry and white-glass backsplash. “The original kitchen had kind of a space-age look, and this is much warmer,” says general contractor Troy Ippolito. “There are multiple finishes that take this place to the next level.” Scott carried the same feel into the master bedroom, where he covered the headboard wall with tongue-and-groove wood boards similar to the ones on the kitchen island, albeit installed horizontally. The rustic detail juxtaposes the room’s Murano chandelier, velvet swivel chairs and silver-and-white rug that sparkles when it catches the light. “The look connects to the glamour of Miami,” the designer says. “We were constantly balancing all these different elements, and that’s what makes it a very interesting interior.”

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Dedon’s Mu sectional in Holly Hunt material and Janus et Cie’s Tosca lounge chairs join an Andrianna Shamaris coffee table and Emissary side table on the balcony’s terrazzo flooring. B&B Italia’s Crinoline chairs and the table they surround— featuring Ceramica Design Italia lava stone atop Stone Yard’s Bottle base— are from Walters Wicker in New York.

Indeed, while the owners desired a relaxed feel, they also wanted the residence to be elegant yet playful, with mood-lifting colors—much like the Magic City itself. To that end, Scott enlivened the great room with a graphic blue wool area rug that spans nearly wall-to-wall. “When you think of Miami, you think of bold color,” he says. “Its activity and playfulness make you feel energized and relaxed.”

The designer kept the surrounding environment top of mind by lining the floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the apartment with white linen sheers, filtering the strong sunlight without obscuring the views. He ensured the expansive balcony design complemented the interior in terms of colors and materials, even painting a dark brown feature wall in the guest bedroom that coordinates with the outdoor space. “When I design interiors, I’m very much paying attention to the exterior,” Scott says. “It flows nicely and makes the room feel a little sexier.” And to fully embrace the local lifestyle, he covered most furnishings in durable indoor-outdoor textiles. “The owners can come in from the swimming pool and sit down on the sofa without worrying about damaging the fabric,” the designer says.

These practical pieces blend with vintage and unique items Scott sourced with the wife to inject character. “She and I spent a great deal of time together shopping and going to galleries,” he says. That durable living area sofa, for instance, is joined by curvy swivel chairs, a 1950s Marco Zanuso armchair and a glass coffee table wrapped with black walnut. Separating this space from the dining area, where lime green midcentury chairs surround a round wood-and-glass table, is one of the wife’s favorite items: a cement console table with a rock salt interior, placed above a 1970s stool that offers additional seating.

“It’s a work of art that’s functional,” the designer says.

“There was a desire by the owners to have unique and unusual pieces crafted by individuals.”

That mindset extends to the art collection the couple has amassed over the years. Scott found homes in the condo for pieces such as a large oil-and-linen work in the kitchen and a bronze tribal mask displayed in the dining area above a 1950s Aldo Tura bar cart. A beige grass-cloth wallcovering in the guest bedroom is the backdrop for a quartet of oversize screenprint playing cards, while the master bedroom displays a historic drawing.

Just like the furnishings and accents, the artworks are the finishing personal touches on a design thoughtfully assembled with its owners in mind. “David helped us select new, cool things we really love,” the wife says.

“He’s fabulous.”

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Paul Klee artwork and a Cantalupi reading light hang from a master bedroom wall covered in Architectural Systems’ Chromatic wood. A vintage Murano mercury table lamp rests on a 1970s Karl Springer nightstand. Osborne & Little fabric covers Anees Upholstery’s Addison bed from Dennis Miller Associates in New York. Underfoot is an Edward Fields rug.

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Scott left the master bathroom largely untouched, adding only pieces such as the Emissary stool from Jalan Jalan Collection and a vintage Moroccan runner atop marble flooring. The draperies are made of Dedar fabric.

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Dressed in Sferra’s Orlo bedding, a Williams-Sonoma Home guest bed rests on Joseph Carini Carpets’ Seychelles rug against a wall painted Farrow & Ball’s Off-Black.

A midcentury ceramic lamp sits on a Hudson Furniture nightstand.

Next to Arteriors’ Yasmin floor lamp, Ligne Roset’s TV chair pulls up to a 1950s Andrew Szoeke desk.

“WHEN YOU THINK OF MIAMI, YOU THINK OF BOLD COLOR. ITS ACTIVITY AND PLAYFULNESS MAKE YOU FEEL ENERGIZED AND RELAXED.” –DAVID SCOTT

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On the living area side terrace, Scott re-covered William Haines Designs’ Malibu chairs and ottoman in a Romo fabric. The pieces are joined by Bover’s Fora P floor lamp from Walters Wicker.

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