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AMERICAN IDYLL East Coast vibes feel just right for a family’s easy, cozy retreat in the San Juans. Written by Michelle Brunner / Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
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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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Found in the peripheral enclave of Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee, David Arms Gallery reflects the rustic touches that infused Nashville’s past while serving as a vital design resource for the community.
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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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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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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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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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Maple & Plum’s signature brand aesthetic. WHY: A perusal of Price’s feed does indeed evoke a sense of serenity; followers love how her clean aesthetic and tranquil tones create cohesion even among the different residences she shows. IN HER WORDS: “I’m a huge fan of all the blues; I gravitate to the beach and the water. I love how calming it feels, and I strive to evoke those feelings in my designs and on my Instagram.”
Tradition meets technology at Walnut & Oak (4800 Airport Way South), the Seattle-based furniture brand focusing on function, quality and custom design. Hand finishes and careful joinery meet modern methods like robotics and 3D printing for everything from tables to stereo cabinets—all boasting the quality of American-made real wood furniture of the past. Founder John Borofka highlights some of their most popular items. walnutandoak.com Fan favorite: Our floating desks are one of our most popular products (above). They simply mount to the wall, creating a full desk setup without taking up the large footprint that a traditional desk does. Standout piece: Our Max Minimal is a fully integrated, seamless solution that brings the classic stereo cabinet into the modern age. It combines the joys of playing vinyl on a high-quality turntable with a modern, hi-fi speaker with the ability to stream all the world’s music via Sonos’ intuitive app. And it’s all wrapped up in a high-quality, locally produced white-oak cabinet that’s tuned to the acoustics of the whole system. It’s a pretty special 080 / luxesource.com
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Portland’s newly minted Telford+Brown Studio Architecture is at once a continuation of longtime architect Richard Brown’s original firm and a celebration of how RB/A’s Winery studio director Hope Telford’s influence since joining back in 2014. Now in his 30th year in the industry, Brown has scaled back to client-focused design work under the new ownership and management of Telford. Below, Telford shares her journey from a childhood love of design in upstate New York to becoming the current owner of Telford+Brown. telfordbrownstudio.com When did your career begin? It really began when I was very young, being partly raised by Finnish neighbors in upstate New York. They lived a very Scandinavian lifestyle, and I loved their IKEA napkins, Marimekko tablecloths and Iittala glassware. They took me to Finland when I was 12, and it was there I fell madly in love with the interior design and architecture— the emphasis on simplicity, on natural materials and home comforts—and it’s still one of my deepest influences today. Where has your work taken you? I moved to Portland after getting my undergraduate degree, and while earning my master’s degree in architecture
I spent two months studying in Kyoto, where the food, architecture and fashion share that same focus on quality, simplicity and having everything built by hand. Then, after a few years of living in South Africa and Vancouver, my husband and I returned to Portland and I began working for Richard Brown. Richard is an extraordinary architect, and we share the same sensibilities of thoughtful, modern design to create simple, beautiful and practical spaces that emphasize natural materials and comfort. Why wineries? I have known for a long time that I was interested in designing projects like wineries and sacred spaces.
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There is so much beauty to be realized when the focus is on the reverence of something, be it the land, grapes or a higher spirit. I took the lead in developing our winery studio practice, and now about half our work is in winery design. What’s your philosophy? When I work with our clients, I think about how their spaces will help them feel comfortable and secure, allow them to explore new possibilities and embrace family and friends, comfort them and encourage them to push boundaries. I think of architecture as communicating desires for the human experience. That is the root of our work at Telford+Brown Studio Architecture.
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BEHIND the BLOOM Seattleites may recognize Lisa Bowman from any number of creative projects, from floral and event design at her studio Bowman Design to restaurant interiors at local hangouts Damn The Weather and Champagne Diner to experimental ventures into prop styling. On the thread that binds her different adventures in design, Bowman explains, “I wanted to create a business that could design any space, like our homes and workplaces, along with events, and ensure that our environments are personal, impactful, inspirational and functional. Flowers and plants are a huge part of that equation for me. Adding a piece of nature, such as a centerpiece for an intimate dinner gathering, fresh-cut stems to a bathroom vanity, or air-purifying plants to an office space are the final and vital touch to a space, providing movement, softness and life. Offering floral services in my business also satisfies the part of me that loves to get my hands dirty and build and create.” As for what’s next, Bowman is eager to connect with more PNW-based small businesses on creative, collaborative projects. lisabowmandesign.com
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Jennifer West, whose 12,000-square-foot showroom in the Seattle Design Center carries luxury furnishings and hand-picked accessories, offers a more tailored approach to fabric with the launch of Westside Textiles. The new brand focuses exclusively on high-end leather and textiles that excel in three categories: luxury, durability and sustainability, where each product is as pragmatic as it is lavish. Westside’s Essentials collection, for example, will be of particular interest to designers with clients focused on function: for the six elegant fabrics (each in multiple colorways) included, upkeep requires just a little soap and water. westsidetextiles.com
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The fourth monograph published by celebrated Seattle architect Tom Kundig and Princeton Architectural Press follows Kundig across the region and around the globe for an inside look at 29 recent projects in residences, hospitality, culture and more. Full-color photos, plans and sketches fill its pages, along with excerpts from Kundig’s University of Washington Distinguished Alumni Award acceptance speech and a conversation with Michael Chaiken, curator of the Bob Dylan Archive. Working Title highlights the vast interpretations of Kundig’s signature style as reflected in recent launches like Seattle’s Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture and luxury clothier Shinsegae International’s new 15-story headquarters in Seoul. papress.com
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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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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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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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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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With its delicate scale and slender arms, the Myrtle Dining Chair is not limited to the dining room; it can easily adapt to many spaces in the home. Here, it’s shown in Farrow & Ball’s No. 210 Blue Ground with the worn technique (left) and 900 Ebony finish with gilt accents. chaddockhome.com
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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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PHOTOS: COURTESY ATELIER VIME.
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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SERENITY NOW TAKE SANCTUARY IN THESE CALMING SPACES. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN
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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.
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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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“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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Technology has always been a partner to wellness, most often recognized for its advances in medicine that positively impact health. But today, they cross paths in a new way, balancing the demands of a fast-paced world with the needs of mind, body and soul. The secret lies in the blending of innovation and intuition, modernity and meditation. In an age where home is study, shelter and sanctuary, the design industry is embracing this philosophy, bringing the best of automation, lighting, audiovisual, environmental controls, landscaping and more together to further the ambitions and well-being of their users. It’s time to begin your journey toward the smartest, healthiest version of home, and by extension, you ‌
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WHY WI-FI IS EVERYTHING Having robust Wi-Fi is one of the first priorities we look at when creating a smart and healthy home. Without it, our customers and their lives would come to a screeching halt. School, work, business and vacay all rely on a strong connection, otherwise it’s a recipe for disaster. Many homeowners use their outdoor living space to entertain or as a quiet place to work alfresco. Thus, Wi-Fi must run at peak performance in all areas of the home—inside and out.
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1. Modern design, historical architecture and smart home technology come together in this international project. 2. This living space allows the homeowner to decide if they want to focus on their art or TV. 3. Floating-shelf lighting and the latest shading solutions provide a clean look at the Hi-Tek show home.
FINDING YOUR VOICE In the state of Washington, voice control is being driven by one of the largest innovators in our area. Many of our customers need help gaining voice control over their smart home for the first time, so we have integrated many of the standard voice control options, as well as more custom and secure options, providing ease of control without sacrificing privacy. 2
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TIFFANY ON HOW TO … + Declutter. Visual ‘noise’ can increase stress levels. We work with clients to define those key elements in each space, providing multifunctional pieces that create a cohesive and appealing environment. For example, a small accent ottoman can offer a pop of pattern or color by day, then easily move into a grouping nearby for entertaining large groups at night. + De-stress. We always try to incorporate live plants into every design. Not only do they clean the air that we breathe, but they are good for our mental and emotional health, especially in Oregon’s winter climate.
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When outfitting a home with smart and healthy solutions, Tiffany Home Design takes a multifaceted approach. “Our focus is to surround ourselves and our clients with companies and partners that provide the most up-to-date products and systems,” says owner and president Brittainy Tiffany. Likewise, she looks at home design as a multifunctional whole, investing in items that play more than one role. “Consolidating systems and design elements frees up space, and simplifies the entire process,” she says. From multimillion-dollar custom projects to multiple Street of Dreams homes, and community outreach, Tiffany and her team dabble in just about every type of project and space. With renewed focus on wellness and well-being, they have broadened their scope, crafting spa-like bathrooms, fitness areas, yoga and meditation rooms, and outdoor living spaces that become stress-free havens for the home.
1. This custom-designed breakfast nook was created to enjoy the morning with a relaxing view of the golf course. Handwoven natural fiber forms the Hartmann&Forbes window covering. 2. The inspiration for this kitchen was to create a soothing environment for the family to gather at the end of a hectic day. Light colors, an open floor plan and sustainable oak flooring makes it a sanctuary for the senses. 3. “One element we love to incorporate into each project is live plants,” Tiffany says. “They not only keep the air clean, but they are calming and decrease stress.” All photography by Justin Krug
TINY HOMES; BIG STYLE One trend still going strong in the Pacific Northwest is the tiny home. Creating a smaller footprint is not only good for the environment, but it frees homeowners to focus on what is most important in their lives outside the home. “We were fortunate to style five seasons of HGTV’s Tiny Luxury, from which we’ve adapted many design elements to fit into other projects,” Tiffany says. 2
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124 W Channel Lane | Sun Valley, Idaho | $3,999,999 Five hundred feet of dynamic and exquisitely beautiful riverfront is a photographer’s and fisherman’s dream! A spacious, open plan with floor-to-ceiling windows offers views from all main living areas of this 4-bedroom, one-level home with guest apartment. Pond, two decorative waterfalls. Private 4.8 acre park-like setting. Minutes to bike path, golf club and vibrant towns of Hailey and Ketchum. By appointment only.
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When one envisions a luxury ski town, breathtaking mountains, world-class skiing, fine dining and cultural pursuits come to mind. Sun Valley embodies these and more ‌ with authenticity running through its core. Such down-to-earth sophistication attracts visitors and residents year-round looking to live, work and play here. The area’s industry experts prove no different, embracing quality, craftsmanship and community in every pursuit.
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to support a vision.” Designing for homeowners and developers, de Reus notes a growing appreciation for modern and timeless design—one his firm wholly embraces. “This region and the people drawn to it appreciate innovative and well-crafted architecture that is appropriate for the mountain setting. Fortunately, they also appreciate enduring design that is restrained and stands the test of time.” While expanding on style, de Reus cites a scaling down when it comes to square footage, with a trend toward smaller homes, more flex space and lots of storage.
Outdoor. The Frank Church Wilderness and Salmon River are two favorite areas that I enjoy. The diversity of the mountain ranges in the area is so incredible. I enjoy hiking and fishing in the Sawtooths and Copper Basin. Easter Bowl is my favorite ski run on Bald Mountain. Indoor. There are so many great restaurants such as CK’s, Vintage, The Grill at Knob Hill and Cristina’s. Some of my favorite stores are Silver Creek Outfitters, Sturtevants, Davies-Reid and ArmstrongRoot Opticians.
1. Finish materials were selected for their natural beauty and durability, as well as their contribution to the minimalist aesthetic and quiet sense of restraint. 2. Designed to feel like a spa, the master bath is shielded by a large Calacatta monolithic shower wall. 3. Here, sliding-wood screens provide filtered light and dramatic shadows, while bringing flexibility in design to each space. All photography by Matthew Millman
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ARTS, CULTURE, VIBRANCE “We are lucky to have many special events that encourage local artists and musicians,” Scott shares. “Sun Valley Center Wine Auction, Sun Valley Film Festival, Sun Valley Writers’ Conference, Sun Valley Music Festival—it all supports a growing community of creators. To live in a place that reveres the arts is something special, and it has developed a market that allows us to do what we love, too.”
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Scott’s firm, Farmer Payne Architects. Today, he and fellow founding principal Jamie Farmer split their time between studios in Jackson Hole, Sun Valley and Louisiana. The designs they create are often informed by site-derived inspirations and local sentiments. In Sun Valley, this means embodying the good life. “More often than not, we are designing retreats,” Scott says. “This makes every project a unique and exciting challenge. It’s special to gear a home toward how a couple will enjoy a weekend away or play with their kids or host their grandkids.”
What should visitors be sure not to miss? Scott has a few answers. +A sleigh ride to Trail Creek +C atching an Ice Show at Sun Valley Lodge +G ondola rides to The Roundhouse + Burgers and a schooner at Grumpy’s +A trip north for snowshoeing at Galena Lodge +A ll there is to see and do during the Trailing of the Sheep Festival
1. A V-shaped butterfly roof distinguishes the design of this home, creating a canopy for sunlight to passively heat the home using solar energy. 2. Situated atop a ridge, this home features a modern dining space with expansive windows that highlight the view. 3. Embracing materiality, this courtyard brings together reclaimed heavy timbers and limestone quarried from Texas. 1. Photography by David Agnello 2. & 3. Photography by Eric Elberson
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LATHAM INTERIORS 1. Outfitted with painted-blue cabinetry and floating-wood shelves, this kitchen is made for entertaining. Metal beams tie together fixtures and appliances throughout. 2. Natural wood cabinetry warms up this mountain modern kitchen, where stunning marble countertops and complementary white details bring lightness to the space. 3. This guest bedroom is perfect for hosting friends and family in style. Subtle metallic accents instill modern sophistication, while the decor harnesses a subtle rustic feel. 1. Photography by Josh Wells 2. & 3. Photography by Mike Schirf
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esigner Sarah Latham never imagined a life outside San Francisco, but when she first visited Sun Valley and was immediately embraced by the locals, she knew it was her next chapter. “The friendly atmosphere, endless options in food, art, music and outdoor living make Sun Valley hard to pass up,” says Latham, principal of Latham Interiors. Given its mountainous terrain, one can’t escape the history of log homes here, but Latham notes the transition to more modern mountain design. “Homeowners are customizing and building new structures that challenge
everyday thinking,” she says, speaking to her firm’s progressive approach. “Quality, craftsmanship and local relationships are always part of every high-end home here. Designers get to know the homes as intimately as the owners do, and we pour our hearts into the completion of each one.” As a ski resort community, Sun Valley has its peak seasons, but design keeps busy year-round. “There are no ‘slack’ seasons in design,” Latham says. “There are times when parking may be more difficult, but that usually means more exciting events are happening, which we can’t wait to enjoy.”
“ We are a small town with big heart and surrounded by seemingly limitless outdoor access that, once discovered, is difficult to leave.”
Latham Gives A Sun Valley Snapshot Describe your ideal Saturday in Sun Valley. In summer, I’d go for an early backcountry run, return home to make waffles for my three boys, then head to Redfish Lake for a weekend of camping. Three Instagram accounts that capture Sun Valley living. @sunvalley; @visitsunvalley; @rockymountainhardware. First-time visitors must not miss … Sun Valley Lodge to see how the area first became known. It’s a walk through our ski history and a memory my family holds near and dear. List five of your favorite local spots. Galena Lodge, Proctor Mountain hike, Redfish Lake, CK’s and Hangar Bread.
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SWEET ESCAPE THE SEASIDE RESORT TOWNS OF THE NORTHEAST PROVIDE THE INSPIRATION FOR A FAMILY’S RETREAT IN THE SAN JUANS. WRITTEN BY MICHELLE BRUNNER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY BENJAMIN BENSCHNEIDER
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hile Shingle-style architecture calls to mind the hydrangea-lined estates of well-heeled summer destinations such as Nantucket, Kennebunkport and the Hamptons, thankfully the East Coast holds no copyright on the look. “The style holds up particularly well to the Pacific Northwest weather,” says residential designer Margaret Menter, who designed this retreat in the San Juan Islands with her firm partner, architect Pat Byrne. When their clients requested a vacation house that would feel appropriate for the craggy shorelines of coastal Washington yet evoke the classic beach cottages of Cape Cod, the duo responded with this updated take on the vernacular that combines cedar shingles with a standing seam metal roof. A chimney of local fieldstone further links the structure to its site. Part of a larger, multigenerational compound and working farm, the house is bordered by forest on one side and a pond on the other, with Puget Sound in the distance. The positioning of the single-story main residence allows for the best of both worlds: During the day, the family enjoys breathtaking vistas of the rolling meadow and waterfront; in the evenings, the enclosed courtyard provides shelter from bracing harbor winds. To take full advantage of the natural environment, the architectural team incorporated outdoor access to most of the rooms to allow activities to flow effortlessly from interior to exterior. For the layout, Menter and Byrne created a linear floor plan, so the home gracefully unfolds outward from a large central great room where reclaimed wood barn doors lead to “breezeway” areas on each side. Those interstitial rooms act as a library and a reading nook, easing the transition from communal to private spaces. In the main living area, a trio of strategically placed dormers brings in an abundance of natural light, and the high vaulted ceiling
“WE TRIED TO KEEP EVERYTHING VERY CLEAN WITH THE PANELING BEING THE UNIFYING FACTOR.” –MARGARET MENTER
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lends a loft-like feel to the space. “That detailing where the steel cross ties connect to the trusses is very modern and precise,” says Byrne. “It’s a complement to the lower, more traditional portion of the room.” The clients requested a blank slate for the interiors so that the focus would be on the glorious views of the land, sea and sky. “Instead of using trim on the walls, we tried to keep everything very clean with the horizontal shiplap paneling being the unifying factor throughout the rooms, so no individual detail stands out,” says Menter. In keeping with that pared-back aesthetic, designer Shelley Carey opted for a mix of sun-faded coastal hues and natural textures. Light oak wide-plank floors, gray concrete countertops and crisp Belgian linen slipcovered furnishings set a casual, unfussy tone. “When we were nailing down the palette and inspiration, we kept returning to a casual, coastal feel and added some fun elements with vintage framed wall art, flags, and photographs. We drew inspiration for the overall palette from colors you find along the island’s beaches, sky and landscape,” she says. “Everything looks old or repurposed as if it will age well over time. We didn’t want it to feel like you can’t touch anything.” Outside, the landscape design conveys a similar sense of ease, forgoing a formal look for one that feels slightly wild and beach-like through contrasting drifts of grasses, such as Pennisetum, as well as native sword fern and huckleberries. Landscape architect Kenneth Philp employed sustainable, drought-tolerant plants that can handle the island’s limited rain and intense sun exposure in the summer. Because the property dramatically slopes downward toward the pond, Philp had to make sure the main house and its secondary buildings, including a guest house/studio, garage and pool house, worked with the constant grade of the meadow. “It was an exercise in how to sculpt the land so that the buildings really felt like they fit in and weren’t just dropped there,” he says. The setting proved a challenge for the project in other ways, too. Located over a hundred miles from Seattle, it didn’t make sense to have the crew commute for several hours each day. As a result, 16 tradespeople took up residence to build the house, which took some two years given the scale of the endeavor. “It’s the first time we’ve ever done a project where we had to live on-site,” says senior project manager David Broder, part of general contractor Paul Vassallo’s team. The remote location created another unique situation: Many of the construction materials had to literally be ferried over. “It’s like building a condo where everything has to go through one elevator, except on an island everything has to come across by boat,” says Broder. “It was definitely not normal protocol.” Talk about uncharted waters.
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Nothing bids a warm welcome quite like a Dutch door. The main entry to this San Juan Islands home features a transom-topped version painted Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy. White shiplap paneling by O. B. Williams and an aged iron lantern from Visual Comfort & Co. convey a modern farmhouse vibe.
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Residential designer Margaret Menter and her partner, architect Pat Byrne, used French Loewen doors and windows from Island Sash & Door to flood the great room with light. The RH sofa slipcovered in Belgian linen and the custom daybed in a Romo check offer cozy spots to take in the views.
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A framed vintage American flag hangs over the dining area, which includes a wooden Ralph Lauren Home farm table surrounded by high-back woven rattan chairs. The round RH candelabra-style chandelier echoes the iron trusses overhead. The sisal carpet is from Curran Home.
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Gray cast-concrete countertops, lit by Visual Comfort & Co. fixtures, and crisp white cabinets reinforce the coastal feel. The counter stools are by Lee Industries. Shades by Bartlett Blinds let the sun shine through. Albert Lee supplied the Wolf ovens and Sub-Zero refrigerator.
“WHEN WE WERE NAILING DOWN THE PALETTE AND INSPIRATION, WE KEPT RETURNING TO A CASUAL, COASTAL FEEL AND ADDED SOME FUN ELEMENTS.” -SHELLEY CAREY
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Above: A door of reclaimed barn wood sourced from Greenhome Solutions leads to a small library, intended as a semi-private space to steal away for a quiet moment or do some weekend work. The Timber Top flooring is European white oak. Right: In the master bedroom, Benjamin Moore’s Edgecomb Gray plays on the warmth of the reclaimed beams, bringing a sun-kissed glow to the room. The RH bed rests on a carpet from Curran Home. Draperies in a Borderline fabric treat the French doors.
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Bluestone paves the area around the pool and poolhouse set within a meadow. Askew Paulson built both structures, collaborating with KrisCo Aquatech Pools & Spas on the pool. Sliding barn doors open up to a kitchenette and bar area for easy entertaining, while Frontgate chaises and umbrellas form a relaxing lounge area.
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A STORY UNFOLDS A PEDIGREED PACIFIC NORTHWEST RESIDENCE IS REDESIGNED AS THE ULTIMATE WORK-FROM-HOME SPACE. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY HARIS KENJAR
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reating a new home can feel like writing the first chapter in a novel,” says designer Tim Pfeiffer. “As our client embarked on a new journey, we were thrilled to help craft a warm, inviting space for him.” Working with his firm partner, architect Steve Hoedemaker, the duo updated and reimagined the terraced house on a Pacific Northwest hillside, which features an easy flow of rooms. Some are generous. Some are intimate. But each can shape-shift into whatever the homeowner needs, should he be working from home independently or hosting small groups of friends and family. Originally designed by architect Stuart Silk in the 1990s, the residence needed some fine-tuning to suit its new inhabitant. “The biggest thing was to design a main floor where someone could live and also work from home— a comfortable place to be at all times of the day,” says Hoedemaker. And while significant changes were needed to make the house function for their client, he also felt strongly about respecting Silk’s design. “It’s a forensic design opportunity to step inside the mind of another architect,” he says of renovating a contemporary’s work. From the street, the house “masquerades as singlestory,” notes Hoedemaker, adding, “There’s a sense of discovery as you dive down into the home, only to find yourself overlooking the water.” Hoedemaker and Pfeiffer turned to the bones of the structure—the architectural vocabulary—to inform their decisions. “It had the baseline of a Mediterranean contemporary home—iron, stucco—but things had been done over the years that moved it away from that,” says Pfeiffer. To harmonize all the elements, the duo, along with general contractor Scott White, project manager Greg Poliseo and superintendent Thomas Flaherty, replaced the stair rail with a more refined iteration and clad the entry’s vaulted ceiling with oak paneling. In the kitchen-dining area, they imparted a sense of age with the addition of a stone wall, fireplace, paneling and
“THERE’S A SENSE OF DISCOVERY AS YOU DIVE DOWN INTO THE HOUSE, ONLY TO FIND YOURSELF OVERLOOKING THE WATER.” –STEVE HOEDEMAKER
beams. “The homeowner wanted to live in that space,” Pfeiffer says, explaining that it needed to be as easy and welcoming as it was functional. “You can see an evolution of a great room concept—cooking, dining, living—but sometimes there are limits. You don’t want to lounge where you do dishes,” notes Hoedemaker. “This house is about living seamlessly; how to have cooking and lounging coexist in a way that you’re not just perched at a counter.” The owner requested a large island to accommodate casual meals and serve as a buffet for dinner guests. He also wanted the nearby dining table to sometimes serve as a desk; a place to work while watching the big-screen television. A pair of handsome upholstered chairs at the fireplace adds another layer of comfortable elegance. “I love the kitchen’s masculinity and sophistication,” says Hoedemaker, crediting principal architect Bryan Chilcote and senior interior designer Peak Petersen as instrumental to the project’s success. For the furnishings, Pfeiffer drew on his client’s interests and passions. “This was an opportunity for him to set up his own home,” recalls Pfeiffer. “He prefers intimate gatherings, and he loves cigars, wine, bikes, cars and golf. We kept elements of those sporty aspects and brought all together for him.” A 19th-century cabinet in the library, for example, holds collections of books, trophies and other mementos. The space, previously a formal dining room, is also intended to host meetings. “The power position is the towering, mohair wing chair in the corner,” Pfeiffer points out. In the adjacent living room, the designer studied the natural walking path through the space in order to yield “visual treats,” as he puts it, using furniture placement. Pfeiffer chose a Belgian-style sofa but gave it a casual feel with nubby linen upholstery. “This house is about comfortable, not formal, seating,” he says, highlighting the swivel chairs and an armchair and ottoman, all of which display the home’s hushed palette. “The room pulls light from the water and changes with the atmosphere,” says the designer, “so we reflected that with tones of blue, teal and silver, plus some chartreuse and greens to reflect courtyard. Nothing is overt because the light is ever-changing.” Those same hues drift down through the home’s lower levels and generous master suite, designed to welcome the owner home from his travels. Says Pfeiffer, “The balance of traditional with modern elements and a crisp palette creates a fresh, chic space and underscores the aesthetic story in the home, the marriage of mass and light.” Also downstairs are guest rooms, a wine cellar, a gym, and a bar area with humidor drawers. “This home is decidedly a move away from any kind of austerity, but it’s not overly packed, there’s not a lot of extra here,” muses Pfeiffer, explaining that clients’ requests these days generally are “all about nesting and how comfortable and flexible we can create a home to be.” With its storyline of quiet contentment, this home’s first chapter foretells a very happy ending.
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In the entry of this Pacific Northwest home, designer Tim Pfeiffer retained the existing chandelier, which hails from the original Fairmont hotel. He mixed contemporary pieces such as the Merida rug, Jean de Merry mirror and Formations bench with an 18th-century French commode from 1stdibs and a 17th-century Italian painting on linen from Nufangle Antiques.
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The previous dining room now doubles as a library and meeting space and is furnished with a Dennis & Leen wing chair and a Rose Tarlow armchair. The Baker sofa, upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon linen, is flanked by Ralph Lauren Home lamps from Circa Lighting. Above it is a work by Mark Beard. Illumination comes from a lantern by The Urban Electric Co.
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Architect Steve Hoedemaker’s biggest moves came in the kitchen, where he fully gutted the space. Quartzite covers the backsplash and counters. A Formations lantern shines on the island and the De La Espada stools wearing a de Le Cuona linen from Erik Waldorf. The faucet is Waterstone.
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The dining area also serves as an office for the homeowner. He can spread out at the Holly Hunt table and be comfortably productive seated in one of the Rose Tarlow chairs. Beneath the Jessica Cantlin painting is a vintage Charles Dudouyt credenza found on 1stdibs and a Stone and Sawyer lamp from Housewright Gallery. Underfoot is a Mansour rug.
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Opposite: A sunken terrace at the property’s entry creates a cosseted feel different from the home’s waterfacing decks. The Formations furnishings from Jennifer West add up to a cozy, inviting outdoor room. Below: The play of mass and light and form and function is the home’s aesthetic story, amplified in the master bedroom by the Kravet bed wrapped in Theo leather from Barbara Otto and the Swedish-inspired dark walnut nightstand topped with a Donghia lamp, both from Kelly Forslund. The art is by Kim Van Someren.
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TOP of the LAKE WITH A NOD TO CAPE COD STYLE, A MERCER ISLAND HOME IS TRANSFORMED AFTER A MAJOR RENOVATION. WRITTEN BY LAURA MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN GRANEN
ARCHITECTURE / SUZANNE ZAHR, SUZANNE ZAHR, INC. INTERIOR DESIGN / KAT LAWTON, KAT LAWTON INTERIORS HOME BUILDER / TOM GALLAGHER AND JAY NYGARD, GALLAGHER CO.
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ocation, location, location” is the real estate world’s most time-honored adage. And those words have never been more apropos, perhaps, than in the daring renovation of Chris and Nicole Niederman’s Mercer Island home. Helmed by architect Suzanne Zahr and designer Kat Lawton, the project took the existing home on the site, a 1974 cottage of a smidge less than 1,900 square feet, and more than doubled its size thanks to a savvy remodel and addition. Not only did the endeavor preserve the stellar views, but the undertaking made them even more prominent. Over 16 months, general contractor Tom Gallagher, project manager Jay Nygard and superintendent Dan Garman battled topographical realities—a steep hillside and unstable soil—to create the updated residence. Zahr’s plan features a stunning sky bridge (replacing steep stairs) that opens on to the home’s new third level and to a glass elevator that whisks guests down to the first floor and the main living areas. Working with design consultant Gary Henderson, the architect maximized usable space by cutting out hallways, allowing rooms to flow into one another and capture the views. To capitalize on the vistas towards Lake Washington and Mount Rainier, a two-story steel moment frame runs along the east elevation. “This steel frame design includes a clear-span header beam above the folding glass doors beside the dining area,” she explains. “It’s so pretty when it’s open.” To further highlight the views and take advantage of natural light, Zahr had the windows “turn the corners,” she says, “allowing for a more panoramic vibe.” Thanks to Lawton, the interior of the house is just as stunning as the landscape outside. The designer opted for an East Coast aesthetic, filtered through a Pacific Northwest lens. “We always wanted what I call clean-lined
“WE’RE VERY CASUAL HERE, SO ANYTHING TOO FORMAL DOESN’T FEEL AS COMFORTABLE.” –KAT LAWTON
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Cape Cod,” says Nicole. While the couple had lived in a more traditional home in Chicago before their move west, their evolving tastes and the locale’s natural environment took them in a more modern direction. Lawton was in lockstep. “We’re very casual here, so anything too formal, like really ornate millwork and fussy detailing and cabinetry, doesn’t feel as comfortable, especially for living on the water,” she says. It’s not just the layout, but Lawton’s well-considered color scheme that unites the space. “The palette lends itself to the water backdrop. It would feel strange to come into vibrant colors, like orange or red, when you have this beautiful blue, green, gray backdrop,” notes the designer, who thoughtfully coordinated her materials throughout the home. When she laid out tiles, for instance, in the master bathroom, she carried the blue-gray undertones of the marble through the rest of the room. Those pale shades are echoed in the living and dining areas— through the furnishings and rugs—and accented with “really deep, charcoal blue-gray in areas where a little more drama felt appropriate.” A holistic approach also guided Lawton’s furnishing decisions. She reused some of the family’s own pieces and added fresh finds. For instance, the living room’s wing chair was existing, but the white lounge chairs and coffee table are new. The latter’s streamlined shape plays off the more traditional profile of the casework found throughout. Painted white, it provides an elegant yet unfussy backdrop. No detail was too small for Lawton to consider. She relied on an assortment of finishes to bring visual dimension rather than sticking to just one. “You’ll see that a lot throughout where we mix polished nickel with matte black or oil-rubbed bronze,” she says. Even the family dog was considered in relation to the interiors plan. “That was a conversation, too,” laughs the designer. When she went to pick hardwood flooring with the clients, they were leaning toward a dark gray-espresso shade. “I really wanted to steer them in a different direction to hide dog hair, and again, just to feel more appropriate on the lake,” she says. That decision became a building block for another: To pull in texture and complement the lighter floor color, Lawton settled on grass Roman shades, unlined, so that natural light filters in throughout the day. In the end, the revamped space feels just right for an active, and aesthetically attuned, family. “It was all about family living,” acknowledges Lawton. “Having that big, sprawling sectional in the living room was definitely something they fought for because they wanted something to curl up on as a unit and watch TV together.” From the many cozy new hangout spaces to the tailored offices, and, of course, the wrap-around decking, the Niederman clan couldn’t be happier with the results. Says Chris, “It might sound corny, but we turned that old, small house into what we truly consider to be our home.”
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Tile from Statements Tile & Stone laid in a herringbone pattern enlivens the entry to a remodeled home on Mercer Island and speaks to the subtle twists on tradition found throughout. Designer Kat Lawton sourced lighting by Visual Comfort & Co. The artwork is from Designer Furniture Galleries.
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“We built the color palette from the ground up, beginning with the area rug,� says Lawton of the Dash & Albert carpet in the living area. Offsetting the more traditional profiles of the Pottery Barn sofa and wing chair is a streamlined Four Hands coffee table from J Garner Home. Hunter Douglas Roman shades from The Blind Alley filter the light coming off the water.
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Above: The clients’ own dining chairs fit into the designer’s relaxed-yet-refined scheme. “They tend to feel more formal in form, so, for that perfect hybrid, we intentionally paired them with a more casual dining table, from RH,” explains Lawton. To keep the views unobstructed, she opted for an airy Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier. Opposite: Stylishly illuminated by a Visual Comfort & Co. light, homeowner Nicole Niederman’s office does double-duty as a guest room. The pencil desk and RH chair can be easily moved to accommodate the Murphy bed—disguised as a cabinet—behind.
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Since the homeowners are avid cooks, a functional kitchen was a must. The island, painted Benjamin Moore’s Pebble Beach, features hidden cabinets that blend naturally with the shiplap detail. The countertops and backsplash are a honed granite from Pental Surfaces. Vesta knobs and pulls from Chown Hardware accent the kitchen cabinets. The faucets are by Rohl from Ferguson.
“THE WINDOWS TURN THE CORNER TO CREATE A MORE PANORAMIC VIBE.” –SUZANNE ZAHR
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Above: Visual Comfort & Co. sconces illuminate the master bathroom’s vanity fabricated by Northwest Custom Cabinets and topped in quartz from Pental Surfaces. The Ashley Norton drawer pull is from Chown Hardware. Border tiles from Statements Tile & Stone punctuate the Daltile field tiles line on the floor. Left: The daughter’s bedroom was an opportunity for Lawton to bring in a Bohemian spirit. “It’s still really muted and pretty and the tassel chandelier feels a little Marrakesh,” says the designer, who wanted the space to feel feminine, comfortable and serene.
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Above: “We touched every square inch of the structure,” says Jay Nygard, who served as the project manager on general contractor Tom Gallagher’s team. The MTI tub from Ferguson, fitted with a Newport Brass faucet, is positioned to look out through Marvin windows from Cherry Creek Windows & Doors. The carpet is by Loloi. Left: Lawton incorporated several of the clients’ existing pieces into the master bedroom, including the rug, bed, bedside table, chest of drawers and RH overhead fixture. The dressier vibe of the light drove the designer’s scheme for the adjoining bath. The flooring is from Eurocraft Hardwood Floors.
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