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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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STICKLEY REVITALIZES AMERICAN ARTS AND CRAFTS FURNITURE FOR A NEW GENERATION. WRITTEN BY MICHELLE BRUNNER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN S. REARDON
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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Objects of AFFECTION DESIGNERS PEN LOVE NOTES TO THE FURNITURE PIECE THAT CONTINUES TO INSPIRE. PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT
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“My mouth still waters over a 1930s Frits Henningsen high-back, two-seater settee we found for a client. The bison leather upholstery was original and supple from age.” –CHARLIE HELLSTERN
“I LONG FOR A VINCENZO DE COTIIS COFFEE TABLE. I ADMIRE HIS ABILITY TO MIX MATERIALS SEAMLESSLY, CREATING SOMETHING FRESH AND TIMELESS AT ONCE.” –NATASHA BARADARAN
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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
“I still buy good antique and vintage wingback chairs. There is something about the shape that lends a sense of protection.” –JASON ARNOLD
WHEN PIERRE PAULIN’S ALPHA SOFA WAS FIRST PRODUCED, IT WAS A LOOK TO THE FUTURE. TODAY, IT EVOKES THE SAME EFFECT. PROLIFIC DESIGN IS CURRENCY IN EVERY DECADE.” –JESSIE SCHUSTER
“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
SOFA : COURTESY RALPH PUCCI. CHAIR: COURTESY RICK OWENS. IN - SITU: BRANTLEY PHOTOGRAPHY, COURTESY PETER DUNHAM DESIGN.
“I bought an 18th-century walnut commode in Venice, which has lived with me in Rome, Los Angeles, Texas and Switzerland. If you find something you love with quality craftsmanship, you’ll never tire of it.”
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“MY MOTHER CREATED AN IRON BED WITH A CANOPY OF LEAVES AND CREEPING VINES, WHICH I SLEEP UNDER IN FLORIDA. IT INSPIRED MY OWN JUNGLE VERSION DESIGN FOR THE PLAYA GRANDE BEACH CLUB.” –CELERIE KEMBLE
“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
PIERRE JEANNERET’S TEAK AND CANE CHAIR MAKES A SUBTLE STATEMENT. IT’S SIMPLE, STRUCTURAL AND TEXTURAL, AND THE CANING DETAIL MAKES IT TIMELESS.” –REGAN BAKER
“Francis Jourdain’s Cubist chairs are deceptively simple and often copied, but their genius is in the proportion. They fit the body the way a perfectly cut jacket just fits.” –JOHN GACHOT
“I spotted the vintage tiger velvet sofa (now in my office), and held onto the tear sheet for over a year hoping it wouldn’t sell. When it arrived, it was like a long-lost child and I had been reunited.” –SUMMER THORNTON
“GAE AULENTI’S JUMBO MARBLE COFFEE TABLE SEEMS TO IMPROVE ANY ROOM, ATTAINING AN ALCHEMY OF DARING AND TIMELESSNESS.” –BRIGETTE ROMANEK
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FIRST LOOK The Empire State Building’s exterior has had a makeover, but most can’t tell with the naked eye. For one, the 102nd-floor observation room, located halfway up the spire, now features floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic views. They’re part of a $165 million renovation completed late last year to improve the visitor experience. Thinc Design, the firm behind the project, overhauled the ground entry (moving it from Fifth Avenue to 34th Street), the 80th-floor experience
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center and the observatories on the 86th (pictured) and 102nd floors. The focus was to make the spaces roomier and to spread activities—and wait times— across the different levels by implementing interactive moments like vintage binoculars repurposed with oldtimey New York videos and an enormous Instagramworthy King Kong. The design throughout remains definitively Deco, using motifs found across the building’s historic façade and lobby. esbnyc.com
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ROOOM SERVICE PHOTOS: RADNOR, MATTHEW WILLIAMS; JUNIPER DESIGN RENDERINGS, ASTHETÍQUE; THE URBAN ELECTRIC CO., GENEVIEVE GARRUPPO.
ROOM SERVICE Three striking new showrooms are now open in New York, placing extraordinary furnishings and accessories on display in equally extraordinary settings.
▲ JUNIPER DESIGN Thin, tubular lights arranged to form geometric shapes make up a bulk of the fixtures by Juniper Design, and the award-winning brand’s minimalism allowed plenty of room for Brooklyn design firm Asthetíque to create a stunning new showroom in SoHo. In conceiving the 1,500-square-foot space, the firm tapped the elements: the lights represent fire, of course, and a coffee table centered with a pool of water sits among custom geometric furniture in the lounge area, while the sky blue carpeting and walls signal air. Most stunning, however, are three enormous bushels of dried flowers hanging from the ceiling to represent earth (above). The new showroom is a futuristic backdrop for Juniper Design’s forward-thinking works. juniper-design.com
▲ RADNOR Radnor has carved out its first brick-and-mortar showroom inside Brooklyn’s Old American Can Factory, a six-building complex in Gowanus that houses more than 300 creatives and craftspeople. It’s a fitting home for founder Susan Clark’s design platform, which both represents artisans and commissions them to make its own line of handcrafted furnishings, lighting and accessories. With the opening last fall, Radnor expanded on its Radnor Made Collection, displaying new items like Bunn Studio’s Pillar coffee table—available in everything from oak to walnut—with a floating Rojo Alicante marble top. Radnor uses long white curtains to divide the airy 1,300-square-foot loft, giving rise to rooms and vignettes staged like a residence. radnor.co
▲ THE URBAN ELECTRIC CO. The Urban Electric Co. has arrived in New York with a pop-up installation inside Henrybuilt’s SoHo showroom, on display through June. The Charleston, South Carolina, lighting brand is one that most New Yorkers have only had the opportunity to see inside top restaurants such as Legacy Records and Eleven Madison Park, so this is an opportunity to view upward of 15 lighting solutions that will complement Henrybuilt’s custom cabinetry. Worth noting are pieces like Kensington, a curvaceous brass pendant featuring a mouth-blown Italian glass globe, and the brand’s latest addition, Forme (shown), a circular flush mount squared with acrylic sides offered in a slew of bold colors. urbanelectric.com
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LIVE BEAUTIFUL Athena Calderone In her second book, Brooklyn lifestyle blogger Athena Calderone uses homes like the SoHo loft of Jenna Lyons and her own Cobble Hill abode to provide design tips, such as redesigning bedrooms for children entering their teenage years or creating shared spaces that have a gender-neutral aesthetic. abramsbooks.com
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After 30 years in business, Bernd Goeckler Antiques is exploring new directions. Gallery director Katja Hirche commissioned upcycling craftsman Roberto Rida and glass artist Simone Crestani, both from Italy, to collaborate on the Duetto collection of eight one-of-a-kind pieces. “Roberto can be very stuck in his way, so I threw Simone into the mix to get Roberto out of his shell,” Hirche says. “While Roberto is more of a clinical person, Simone is a poet and very organic.” The Ursula chair (left) illustrates this juxtaposition: It’s a vintage 1960s armchair gilded by Rida, then covered in glistening glass barnacles by Crestani. bgoecklerantiques.com
DROR DREAMS Dror Benshetrit Explore the first 15 years of designer Dror Benshetrit’s New Yorkbased studio, Dror, which opened its doors in 2002. With instant icons like the 2009 Peacock Chair for Cappellini, see why Studio Dror is a leading trailblazer in 21st-century design. monacellipress.com
BRICKS & BROWNSTONE: THE NEW YORK ROW HOUSE Charles Lockwood and Patrick W. Ciccone This is the bible for those looking to restore a New York City row house. Originally published in 1972, with an update in 2003, the latest edition includes striking new photography by Dylan Chandler and delves deeper into detail about the city’s most iconic historical architecture. rizzoliusa.com
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London’s McQueens Flowers is heading stateside, opening its first U.S. storefront in New York this spring. The floral powerhouse is best known for creating over-the-top arrangements for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party and the Wimbledon Championship Ball, as well as for London luxury hotels Claridge’s and the Connaught. Now, not only can New Yorkers access McQueens’ terrariums, orchids and candles in-store and online, but they can also learn to fashion their own lavish bouquets at the accompanying McQueens International Flower School. The new brick-and-mortar will host everything from one-day workshops to vocational professional courses. mcqueens.co.uk
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BUSINESS & Pleasure WITH SO MUCH TIME SPENT IN THE OFFICE, COMPANIES ARE DESIGNING AWE-INSPIRING NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS.
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▲ CAMPARI Milan-based Campari Group’s spirits portfolio includes Skyy Vodka, Espolòn tequila and its namesake bitter liqueur, so of course its 65,000-square-foot U.S. headquarters has a bar—in fact, it has four. Designed by Gensler and spanning two full floors of New York’s Grace Building, common areas are appointed with Italian furniture from brands like Minotti, Poltrona Frau and Cassina. The open desk areas—separated quietly from any drinking stations—sport fun pops of the company’s signature red and blue. The central stairwell is covered entirely in red lacquer, giving the feel you’re inside a Campari bottle. But back to the bars: The most breathtaking among them is the Boulevardier (above), a hidden speakeasy behind a stairwell that features a grand antique wooden bar and a glittering crystal chandelier that hangs high from a two-story, tin-clad ceiling.
▲ EQUINOX For the global headquarters of fitness giant Equinox, movement and regeneration are prominent design themes. The central staircase of the four-level, 117,100-square-foot office is enveloped in copper ribbons that evoke flow, a 22-foot kinetic art installation by Brooklyn’s Breakfast collective reacts to the movements of passersby, and of course there are motorized sitstand desks. Then there’s the Regeneration Suite—dedicated to meditation—and an area for massage tables, yoga mats and programs like Hypervolt sessions for any of the 350-plus employees on the premises. The aesthetic is quintessential Equinox gym: furniture with textured fabrics in neutral tones, warm woods and blackened metal details. Located inside Manhattan’s 35 Hudson Yards tower, the floor-to-ceiling windows provide striking views of the surrounding $25 billion development.
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In this era of office plans containing public work spaces, Shake Shack’s New York home base pays homage to its own origins inside Madison Square Park. The burger empire’s 12,750-square-foot offices are centered by what employees call The Park, a roomy common area that brings the outside in with its large windows, ample greenery and cozy furniture by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams and RH, among others. A custom Warbach light fixture meanders overhead as a nod to the famous string lights above the first shack while corrugated partition walls mimic its façade. Designed by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, the team behind many of the brand’s 200-plus locations, the headquarters include a restaurant location on the ground floor and test kitchens in the basement.
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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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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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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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DIVE INTO NATURE FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT
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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EASY BREEZY INTO THE WOODS: HARIS KENJAR PHOTOGRAPHY. EASY BREEZY: SAMUEL FROST. CLEAR VISION: COURTESY PETRA PALUMBO.
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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THE GREAT DIVIDE
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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OF MATERIAL IMPORTANCE Nature’s elements can be harsh, and furniture is an investment. At Barlow Tyrie, this means research and a focus on durability are paramount. “No one wants to be constantly cleaning their outdoor furnishings,” Hessler says. “This is especially true with second or third homes. Therefore, you must choose pieces based on the durability needed in your location. An oceanfront home creates many more maintenance issues than a lakeside retreat. We work with design professionals to make choices that ideally suit the client’s residence.” One of the materials they’ve found most preferable is teak. “We have sourced sustainable, plantation-grown teakwood for decades,” Hessler shares. “Well-made teak furnishings require no maintenance besides an annual cleanup.”
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Owing to modern technologies and innovations, the outdoors can now be made hospitable in any climate. Thus, alfresco living has become an essential part of home. But what role exactly do these spaces play? How do they differ from those indoors? According to Charles Hessler, “these areas are for casual entertaining, private family time and relaxation.” As the executive vice president of Barlow Tyrie, an outdoor furnishings manufacturer that will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, he would know. The company began in a converted horse stable, down a London alleyway, in 1920. Barlow Tyrie has since grown alongside the evolution of indoor-outdoor living, and today, it has an impressive portfolio of projects, design awards and rave reviews. “We believe in offering a superior product that is made to last,” Hessler says. “We are, and always have been, committed to quality materials and workmanship.”
“One should extend the same care and thought to the selection of outdoor furnishings as one does to those indoors.”
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SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS WITH INSPIRED INTERIORS AND UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS, A TRIBECA AERIE MASTERS URBAN LIVING. WRITTEN BY MINDY PANTIEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTANY AMBRIDGE, OTTO
INTERIOR DESIGN / JAMIE DRAKE AND CALEB ANDERSON, DRAKE/ANDERSON LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / JANICE PARKER, JANICE PARKER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
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elestial settings often beg for a clean, white envelope. Case in point: A condo with unfettered Hudson River views sitting high above the streets of Tribeca in a building designed by architect Robert A. M. Stern. So while the esteemed design duo of Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson’s reputation as colorists precedes them, it wasn’t a mastery of hue that attracted the well-heeled couple with two young children who were readying to move in. “People don’t always come to us for color,” Drake insists. “These clients were looking for serene, and we can work in a variety of palettes.” And while an elliptical rug featuring an explosion of blue water lilies and a fuchsia leather banquette might suggest otherwise, the duo makes a convincing argument for the residence’s more neutral bent. “The space is largely white,” Drake says, pointing to the Venetian plaster living and dining room walls and the tufted sectional. “There are pops of intensity in the kitchen, but overall, it’s rather quiet.” In the entry, Anderson notes white tones in the parchmentwrapped console, eggshell lacquer-framed mirror and plaster walls. In the master suite, Drake likens the room’s shell tones to a creamy parfait. After living in a dark maisonette, the owners were highly motivated to find a lighter space. Regarding their overall goals, the wife shares, “We wanted to create a familyfriendly home. Caleb and Jamie took our vision seriously
“THE OWNERS SOUGHT A SENSE OF PLAYFULNESS AND THE UNEXPECTED.” –CALEB ANDERSON
and came up with creative ideas to make it all work while pushing us to take some risks.” In terms of mood, Anderson adds, “The clients wanted their home to feel bright and happy, and they were drawn to our work because they sought a sense of playfulness and the unexpected.” Gracing the main living area, a Peter Lane sculptural vase with spherical accents bubbling up on a glazed surface, and a Lindsey Adelman chandelier with gold chains that drip like Spanish moss, hit both marks. In another whimsical moment, the homeowners collaborated with the designers on the selection of hand-blown glass discs that make up the cheekily named “exploding confetti” chandelier in the breakfast nook. Come nightfall, the city hosts a mesmerizing light show below, so the designers made sure the apartment offered plenty of sparkle of its own. A series of metallic elements keep the eye moving, from the living room sofa’s polished bronze base, to the satin brass floor lamps, to the subtle bronze band on the dining room table and back up to the golden chandelier. “Metals can really elevate a place in interest and complexity,” says Anderson, to which Drake adds, “Here, even at night, there’s atmospheric illumination in these rooms.” Along with the carefully-orchestrated yin and yang of an antique bergère chair sharing space with a contemporary dark walnut coffee table, and a bit of Drake/Anderson color wizardry in the library where a deep Prussian blue envelops almost every surface, each detail is part of a layered scheme that guarantees coming home will be a singular experience for years to come. “Mixing is part of our design vocabulary,” Anderson says. The home’s spirited mix spills out to the terrace, where a dining-meets-ping-pong table is just one reason to head outside. The other is to gaze at Lady Liberty and enjoy the outdoor living spaces landscape architect Janice Parker crafted to preserve the water views and maximize privacy. “It’s a challenge to find the true character of garden in an urban setting, but I think of New York terraces as bird nests looking over our imperial city,” says Parker, whose selection of native river birches and low shrubs coupled with a simple white and green flower palette strike a harmonic chord. “The inside is phenomenal, and when you step outside, it’s magic,” she notes. “The views and mother nature did so much of the work.”
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The homeowners’ affection for blue is on display in the dining room with chairs by Artistic Frame covered in Foglizzo leather, and a Peter Lane sculptural vase glazed in blue and bronze. A Lindsey Adelman chandelier lights the custom, bronze-wrapped dining table designed by Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson.
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Above: Layers of neutral texture distinguish the entryway, where Venetian plaster walls back a Roman Thomas console composed of parchment doors with walnut and antiqued brass pulls. The Barbro Ă…berg ceramic sculpture is from Maison Gerard and the hand-cracked eggshell mirror is DLV. Right: A double-sided sofa via Todd Merrill creates ample seating in the living room, which boasts views of the Hudson River. Liaigre slipper chairs in a Zimmer + Rohde fabric and an Avenue Road coffee table float on a rug from Edward Fields. Two brass floor lamps from The Bright Group illuminate conversation.
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This Page: In the kitchen, Gubi Beetle counter chairs with contrasting fuchsia leather trim add a dash of flair to the existing cabinets and countertops. Dishes from DeVine line the shelves and the minimalist glass globe pendants are RH. Opposite: Joined by a custom banquette in an embossed Foglizzo leather, a Sputnik-style chandelier fashioned from metal and glass discs from Avram Rusu Studio punches up the breakfast nook. An Eero Saarinen table from Knoll and matching Gubi Beetle chairs from Suite NY lend a playful feel.
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Left: In the handsome home officemeets-lounge, an Elitis wallcovering fashioned from bark, nylon and metallic yarn ties the wet bar to the adjacent desk area. Downtown Interiors fabricated the millwork designed by Drake/Anderson. Opposite: The same Moore & Giles Prussian blue leather wraps The Bright Group swivel desk chair, custom cube ottomans from Peruvian Touch and desk inset, which was fabricated by New Day Woodwork. The colorful Reinaldo Sanguino ceramic side table is from The Future Perfect and the rug is Stark.
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A headboard in a tonal contrast fabric on a Holly Hunt bed and custom nightstands in a soft pink by Mizuki Furniture signal the master bedroom as a place of serenity. The Promemoria bench is upholstered in Moore & Giles leather, the table lamp is Circa Lighting and the champagne-toned rug is Stark.
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The designers collaborated with landscape architect Janice Parker on the outdoor living room, where a hedge of hydrangeas line the back of a Janus et Cie sofa topped with pillows touting Perennials fabric. Pulling in the blue of the Hudson River are a mix of cocktail tables from Sutherland and footstools from Walters Wicker.
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A BROOKLYN FURNITURE MAKER WORKS TO FOSTER A NEW GENERATION OF FEMALE WOODWORKERS. WRITTEN BY MIKKI BRAMMER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICO SCHINCO
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t’s hard to chase success as an artist when you keep your work a secret. Kate Casey had established her own sculptural art practice in Brooklyn following her graduation from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, “but I was very shy about everything I was making,” she recalls. “It touched on an inner world that I wasn’t prepared to advertise yet.” A lifechanging nudge came when she moved in with her boyfriend, inciting the desire for more adult, higher-quality furnishings. “I thought, ‘I’ve worked as a fabricator and I know how to build stuff,’ ” Casey says. “So, I focused my energies into making a simple coffee table. As it turns out, I fell head over heels in love, abandoned sculpture and started working on just furniture.” With her talents no longer hidden, Casey founded Peg Woodworking in 2014. The studio’s distinct furniture combines the soothing geometry and clean lines of Scandinavian and Shaker design with patterning inspired by Peruvian and American Indian weaving. Unmistakably sculptural in appearance, each piece is designed to endure, crafted from durable domestic hardwoods and cotton and nylon cord. While woodworking happens in the firm’s Bedford-Stuyvesant studio, weaving, necessitating a dust-free environment, is done in Casey’s own apartment. It’s a meditative process that she is reluctant to outsource, even as orders grow in volume. “That’s such an intimate part of it,” she says. “We weave onto each piece, which allows personal time before it goes out into the world.” Now a team of three—alongside Sally Suzuki and Catherine Woodard—Casey hopes that the all-female operation will be a visible example to young girls. “When I went to woodworking school, there was only one other woman,” she notes, adding that the studio recently began hosting Girl Scouts to earn their badges. This year looks bright for Peg Woodworking with the introduction of vibrant new colorways and larger-scale pieces to their arsenal. The trio recently completed a series of colorful benches for Kelly Wearstler’s Proper Hotel in Austin and has several hospitality projects in the works. But it’s not just hotels clamoring after their designs. In September, Casey received an email from Elizabeth Warren’s campaign manager: As a female woodworker from Massachusetts, would she be interested in making a podium for the senator’s upcoming speech? Oh, and they needed it in a week, using lumber from the homestead of former U.S. Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins. Undaunted, Casey delivered. The finished podium—referencing both a writing desk and a suffragette soap box—was thoroughly imbued with the studio’s ethos of women uplifting women. It also garnered an ask for the designer to lead a program for girls in New Hampshire. “The warmth I received when I entered this field solidified the fact that I was in the right place,” Casey says. “I want to perpetuate that and pay it forward.”
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Designer Kate Casey (bottom) sketches alongside shop cat Sid. Woven panels (left) and current inspirations (below) decorate the Bed-Stuy woodshop. Studio Manager Sally Suzuki carries the cobalt Steelheart Dining Chair (opposite).
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Colonial Au Courant MODERN COMFORTS MEET HISTORICAL CHARM IN AN ELEGANT GLEN COVE FAMILY HOME. WRITTEN BY TATE GUNNERSON / PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIRSTEN FRANCIS
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After seeing photos of designer Ashley Darryl’s Colonial home of a similar façade, a young Manhattan family enthusiastically hired her to reimagine their Glen Cove property. Located on a road known for stately dwellings, the three-story house is notable for its period details.
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he Hudson Valley attracts Manhattanites with forests and farmland. The Hamptons beckons with surf and sand. But for a cosmopolitan couple with two toddlers and a bulldog, the tony suburb of Glen Cove offered the best of everything in a second home. Namely, private green space, country clubs, an antiques trail and family nearby—all within 45 minutes of their primary residence. When a pristine 1895 Colonial came to market, they made an offer immediately, turning to designer Ashley Darryl, who had recently revived her own historic property. “It was exactly what I envisioned for us,” says the wife, referring to photos Darryl shared of her home at the start of conversations. “Beautiful but family-friendly with no rooms off-limits.” Spurred by her clients’ growing collection of abstract art and travel-amassed curios, Darryl kicked off the project by selecting a strong yet limited color palette, and textiles with petite patterning. “It’s all very understated,” she notes. “The tiny patterns almost act like texture.” This restrained envelope would make the couple’s collections—and newly sourced mix of custom and antique French and Italian furnishings—sing. “I looked back on the history of the house and introduced pieces that would have been used in that era,” Darryl says. “At the game table, the chairs are vintage redone in leather, and the dining room chairs are refinished. The point is not knowing what’s new and what’s old.” While largely in alignment, Darryl inched her clients out of their comfort zones on occasion, especially in the realm of color. One such instance: The designer proposed dark teal walls for the living room—a bold
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In the living room, Darryl selected Benjamin Moore’s Newburg Green in a high-gloss finish for the walls, ceilings and mantle. “The room glows when the fire is lit,” she notes. Ideal for fireside chats is a pair of armchairs in a Lee Jofa fabric. The milk glass ceiling fixture is by The Urban Electric Co. and the gilt mirror is custom from J. Pocker.
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choice for its intimate dimensions, but one she knew would feel authentic to the home’s history while creating a jewel-box effect. In another leap, the ceiling in the adjacent family room was painted a sunny shade of yellow. Notes the wife, “Ashley is brilliant at pushing us to be a little more adventurous.” Colors are softer in the other rooms, but no less important. There are four different hues in the dining room alone, including a pale blue that mirrors the wool area rug. “This creates a depth that you don’t get in rooms painted a single color. It adds interest and highlights the architecture,” Darryl explains, pointing to the multiple tones she selected for the original millwork. Indeed, the paint schedule was two pages long. Notably, behind every saturated expanse is the handiwork of general contractor J.P. Foschi. Since the lacquer-like
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finishes Darryl selected tend to highlight imperfections, Foschi applied skim coats to the lath and plaster walls, creating a smooth, even finish. He also executed the traditional mantle that Darryl designed for the living room’s rustic brick fireplace, which is now an inviting focal point for a pair of contemporary armchairs. In a stroke of fortune, the kitchen had been recently renovated with classic white cabinetry by architect Ron Zakary for the previous owners. Enhancing the crisp canvas, Darryl added a built-in breakfast banquette replete with handy drawers to store the children’s coloring books. Alongside Foschi, she also revitalized the master bathroom with clean marble tiling that echoes the kitchen’s simple elegance. “We tried to meld the old and the new in a seamless way,” Foschi notes.
To address the long, narrow living room, Darryl devised a floor plan with multiple seating arrangements. One conversation area features a Ferrell Mittman sofa upholstered in Holland & Sherry wool and velvet, vintage chairs by Francis Jourdain, and a French brass cocktail table from Antiques on Old Plank Road.
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“I pushed them on the yellow ceiling in the family room. I really thought it would make that room feel special,” says Darryl. Catering to the cozy space is a 21-foot Ferrell Mittman sectional joined by slim accent tables from Blend Interiors via 1stdibs, a wool rug by Marc Phillips and custom Ann Morris sconces.
Another substantial undertaking was renovating the unfinished attic, which would provide guest quarters for visiting friends and family. Admiring Zakary’s prior work, the couple confidently tasked him to build two bedrooms and a bathroom into the new third floor. “We had to get creative and wedge things into low eave spaces, but it turned out nicely,” Zakary says. Under the windows in one of the bedrooms, built-ins with trundles create ample space for sleepovers amidst a patriotic red, white and blue color scheme befitting the historical milieu. This sense of timelessness carries down to the secondfloor master bedroom, where a walnut four-poster bed cuts lines through a cream-and-plum palette, continuing on to the children’s bedrooms, which sport classic floral and plaid schemes in whisper soft tones. “They’re special, fun rooms to grow into,” Darryl says, adding, “They won’t have to be redone in five years.” Far from just a summer escape, the family now spends nearly every weekend at their Glen Cove getaway. Recently, they hosted their first big holiday gathering, filling the rooms with conversation and laughter. And the wife will soon have friends from her home state of Texas up for a ladies weekend. “That’s why we bought this place,” she says. “I’m excited to have the house filled with people.”
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“I’ve always wanted a sun-filled area to have the whole family together in a very picturesque, movie kind of way,” shares the wife. The revamped breakfast nook meets the brief with its built-in banquette, Design Within Reach cane chairs and a walnut trestle table by Corey Morgan Woodworks. The overhead fixture is by The Urban Electric Co. and the yellow lamp is from Circa Lighting.
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Recently renovated for former owners, the handsome kitchen features white wood cabinetry, a classic subway tile backsplash and Carrara marble countertops. Darryl’s enhancements—swivel stools from Arteriors and glass and nickel pendants from Circa Lighting—inject a modern edge, while Roman shades in a Schumacher check add sweetness.
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Right: The third-floor attic was transformed into a set of guest bedrooms and bathroom. Seen from the landing, a Circa Lighting pendant illuminates the Americana-themed bunk room. The Safavieh armchairs are covered in a Zoffany fabric, and the plaid area rug is Stark Carpet. Opposite: Dressed in Pendelton quilts and Holland & Sherry pillows, the custom trundle beds were designed to appeal to all ages. Roman shades of a Zoffany fabric and reading sconces lend sophistication to the playful setup.
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“I LOOKED BACK ON THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE AND INTRODUCED PIECES THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN USED IN THAT ERA.” –ASHLEY DARRYL
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ELEGANT REPOSE A HAMPTONS HIDEAWAY REIMAGINES BEACHSIDE BLUE-AND-WHITE CHIC. WRITTEN BY ARIANNE NARDO / PHOTOGRAPHY BY BJÖRN WALLANDER, OTTO
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INTERIOR DESIGN / BENNETT LEIFER, BENNETT LEIFER INTERIORS HOME BUILDER / FRANKLIN CAMPOVERDE, HAMPTONS LUXURY ESTATES
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windswept landscape of fresh interiors and barefoot ease, the Hamptons usually adheres to classic coastal signifiers like sisal rugs and nautical stripes. But this particular family home in New York City’s favorite escape doesn’t follow the look found on most Pinterest boards. “This is my take on Hamptons blue and white,” explains designer Bennett Leifer, referencing the custom rug in his clients’ great room. A saturated expanse of silk and wool, the creation at first looks understated—until a pair of white leopards appears on the oversize tapestry, confidently encircling the card table that sits upon it. Neither ferocious nor demure, the leopards add a thrilling energy to the space. “You can see what you want to see in the motif,” Leifer says, continuing, “I think that’s what all design is about.” After discovering the designer’s work online, the clients—a New York couple with three children—reached out and their tastes aligned immediately. “They’re a beautiful family and live so elegantly. The way they wanted to live in their Hamptons weekend residence was in line with everything else I had observed,” notes the designer of their elevated approach to seaside style. Newly constructed, the home offered a clean slate. “We loved the open plan of the space, but it needed color,” says the wife. “Bennett’s idea of adding saturated tones strategically throughout while still keeping things bright was transformative.” Adds Leifer of his inspiration, “The house has beautiful, unobstructed views and you see so much sky, so I wanted to pull in a lot of that outside color.” Blue then became the home’s decorative
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raison d’etre, with Leifer guiding the palette through sophisticated gradations. The indigo leopard carpet kicks off the color story in the great room, echoed in upholstery accents and reverberated in the adjacent family room. Various seating areas allow the soothing space to breathe easy, inviting small or large groups. The kids can do homework at the center table, someone can read on the sofa and the stage is set for dégagé cross-conversation when entertaining. The rug’s rich tone melts into watery hues in the newly outfitted bar area, where alongside building project manager Franklin Campoverde, the designer installed lustrous, handmade Italian tiles and opted to spirit away a television in favor of lacquered shelves to display glassware and treasured objects. The room’s soaring ceiling meant Leifer had to address volume at the outset. To bring composure to the sea of white, he enlisted an artisan to paint and gild the existing paneling and designed the mirror above the fireplace to exacting scale. Leifer and his clients considered many options when it came time to choose the room’s chandelier, but ultimately, a commanding porcelain fixture by Lladró was selected. “It’s such a good representation of them,” Leifer says. “It has an air of classicism. I wouldn’t say they’re particularly formal people, but they’re sexy and sophisticated in the way they move and dress. Similarly, this chandelier has formal lines to it, but it’s a modern take.” That spirit of elegance without heavy expectations envelops the project in full. In the thistle-toned master bedroom, a toile headboard suggests tradition while lacquered nightstands ensure things stay kicky and contemporary. And in the office, a pair of creamy midcentury modern chairs Leifer spied in France pop against a graphic botanical wallpaper. “Bennett had the amazing idea of bringing the outdoors in,” shares the wife. “All of the flora, fauna, feathers and shell touches throughout the home truly make the surroundings of the area feel ever-present.” But while many notes indeed reference the Hamptons setting, moments of surprise and delight are just as plentiful. One example: The foyer’s custom settee, whose upholstery depicts a tropical jungle scene, making fine company for the great room’s idiosyncratic leopards. For Leifer, the dining room’s photograph of Versailles by Robert Polidori best encapsulates the project ethos: “It sums up my own design aesthetic, as well as the feeling of this home—a beautiful place caught in a casual moment,” he says. “I want you to walk in and think, ‘This is so beautiful,’ but I want you to feel really comfortable, too.”
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In the entrance hall of a Hamptons home designed by Bennett Leifer, a settee upholstered in Hermès fabric sits beneath artist Miya Ando’s Blue Moon Indigo. Nature is a recurring theme, referenced with a white faux bois table from Mecox. A custom Edward Fields rug leads visitors into the great room.
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“A design philosophy of mine is to ask, ‘Does this feel great?’ whether you’re by yourself, or with a family of five. And so, we carved up the space into little moments,” Leifer explains of the great room’s seating areas. A pair of Dmitriy & Co sofas add a relaxed contrast to Diane Von Furstenberg’s brazen Climbing Leopard carpet for The Rug Company, while Côté France chairs surround a card table from Hutton Collections.
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With verdant views for the taking, Dmitriy & Co’s Belgrade sofa joins lounge chairs from Homenature, creating a comfortable and composed vignette. Leifer sourced the French 1960s coffee table with a brass foliate base from John Salibello.
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Opposite: The gracious property includes a large outdoor area and pool house, which Leifer helped to update alongside building project manager Franklin Campoverde. Janus et Cie’s Slant lounge chairs and Olympia urns mark its chic entrance. Below: “I’m a classicist at heart,” says Leifer—a confession evidenced by his decision to customize Côté France’s Jacob chairs into counter stools in the sleek, two-toned kitchen. Lighting the scene are a set of RH Clemson pendants.
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“THE HOUSE HAS BEAUTIFUL, UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS. I WANTED TO PULL IN THAT OUTSIDE COLOR.” –BENNETT LEIFER
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Opposite: Hand-painted silk de Gournay wallpaper wraps the dining room, which centers around a David Iatesta Directoire table, sourced through John Rosselli & Associates, and Côté France chairs. A pair of Rock Crystal chandeliers by Circa Lighting hang from millwork that Leifer accentuated with gold-leaf finishing. Below: At the reimagined wet bar, Plumage collection tiles by Cristina Celestino for Botteganove are arranged in an ombré-effect color composition. The shelving is lacquered by EduDeco in a soft blue hue from Fine Paints of Europe.
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A serene space, the master bedroom features Coraggio drapes and a Venice Arte blown-glass chandelier. Flanked by a set of Lorin Marsh lacquered chests, the Hutton Collections bed sports a toile-like fabric by Holly Hunt. The bench is Marc Bankowsky via Maison Gerard and the carpet is Edward Fields.
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The sophisticated master bathroom, designed by Hamptons Luxury Estates, called only for decorative accents. Jazzing up the canvas, Leifer placed a FĂŠtiche pouf by HervĂŠ Langlais inside the shower, adding woven West Elm baskets and a wooden Pottery Barn ladder for towel storage.
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