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DESTINATION A Cape Town gallery featuring limited-edition African work goes global.
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DEBUT Frank Ponterio’s first collection with Arteriors highlights his masterful attention to detail and family’s Italian heritage.
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SCENE Our cheat sheet to all things new and fabulous in the local design community.
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KITCHEN + BATH Global locations influence all that is happening in kitchens and baths. THE REPORT Luxe explores the hippest design destinations on every aficionado’s list—no passport required.
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THE ART OF REINVENTION For her own Belle Meade Highlands home, an emerging Nashville designer takes a color-forward, pattern-focused approach. Written by Paige Porter Fischer / Photography by Matt Harrington
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SOUTH BOUND A North Carolina designer helps a family of Brooklyn transplants feather a modern nest in a traditional Charlotte neighborhood. Written by Alison M. Blackwell / Photography by Brie Williams
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CARVING A NICHE This Charleston-area wood carver creates masterful furnishings and architectural elements and teaches her craft to the curious. Written by Cator Sparks / Photography by Minette Hand
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LIVING ON THE EDGE Dramatic architecture and rugged materials unite at a couple’s North Georgia retreat, inviting breathtaking views of Lake Burton. Written by Liz Arnold / Photography by Chris Little
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Casa Luis Barragán in Mexico City, shown right and below, inspired this issue’s Spotlight feature with its contemporary aesthetic and global influence.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME There is much to debate/discuss/enthuse about architecture and design. Yet, of this I am emphatic: Good design has to be firmly rooted to a place. There are buildings and aesthetics that we couldn’t imagine anywhere else but from where they sprout.
We lean into a host of cultural influences in this issue of Luxe, with design narratives as varied and interesting as the decorative details that are expressed at the hands of the makers. So, take a spin through our pages and ‘round-the-world reporting. Then, always, return home, for it’s the best way to measure how far you’ve come.
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Take the graphic elegance and saturated hues of contemporary Mexican architect Luis Barragán’s residence-turned-museum in Mexico City. Would this poetic home be as wondrous in Miami, in Los Angeles? I recently visited, and think not. Barragán’s spatial strategy and brilliant play of light and shadow elicit a sense of reverence and respect appropriate to its root. His masterful residence and studio were the inspiration for our Spotlight story inside.
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Cool Factor: Before the existence of its three shops and online presence, Urban Zen was founded more than 20 years ago by Donna Karan as a philanthropic endeavor and center for change. During a trip to Bali, where she sourced and manufactured her original furnishing pieces (and continues to do so), she felt a true connection to the people and their craft. Traveling around the world since and working with artisans globally, Karan’s intention is to give back in a larger sense through health care initiatives, education and cultural preservation to the places she sources from. What you’ll find: Representing more than 45 artisans
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ADORNO Cool Factor: The brainchild of Martin Clausen and Kristian Snorre Andersen, Adorno is an online platform that empowers independent designers from 16 cities worldwide by featuring their unique or limited-edition pieces that have been carefully selected by local curators. Revamping the traditional collectible design market often dominated by physical galleries, Adorno works as a digital gallery with a simple and transparent price structure that benefits both the buyer and the designer by connecting them directly. What you’ll find: Inspired by the agriculture and fishing co-operatives in their native Denmark, where individuals prosper working as a unit, the Adorno platform enables autonomous collaborations between curators and designers from urban communities such as São Paulo, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Beirut and Berlin. Up Next: Believing design should be experienced in real life, the company is in its final stages of implementing 3D technology and high-quality imagery to create the “second” best way customers can inspect and try pieces in their home. In their words: “We hope to contribute to a creative society that celebrates diversity between cultures by providing designers with better opportunities to realize their own dreams and visions as creators.”
The Cocktail light by Hanna Anonen (left) and Not only hollow Cabinet by Dirk vander Kooij are both available through Adorno.
The Invisible Collection offers limited-edition pieces, like the Nomad Stools by Charles Zana, shown flanking the wall, and Chair Conversation by Vincent Darre (right).
Cool Factor: For the first time, exclusive pieces made by a number of the most esteemed names in the business, like Pierre Yovanovitch, Thierry Lemaire and Caroline Sarkozy, are available for purchase, and in most cases, exclusively on Isabelle Dubern-Mallevays and Anna Zaoui’s site, The Invisible Collection. Prior to the launch of the website in 2016, these pieces remained hidden and inaccessible, and one would have to commission these designers for a project to snag one of their sought-after pieces. What you’ll find: Initiated as an outlet to share the pair’s passion for design with a broader clientele, their highly-curated model offers access to furnishings and objets of the utmost quality all made to order by highly skilled creators and architects from around the world such as Bismut & Bismut, Charles Zana and Atelier Vime. Up Next: The details are still hush-hush, but the chic duo, who are based between Paris, London and New York, will bring The Invisible Collection to life in the Big Apple with a new exhibit this November for a second stateside visit since their premiere at Art Basel Miami in 2018. In their words: “It is very exciting to meet with a designer and discover their work, understand their approach, and then select the best pieces for the site. We always look at the work with a curatorial eye.”
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Out of AFRICA SOUTHERN GUILD BRINGS DESIGN BEYOND THE BORDERS OF THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST CONTINENT.
Southern Guild recently showcased a Dokter and Misses collection, which included this limitededition Rat Trap cabinet made of hand-painted steel.
When Zizipho Poswa was growing up in the small South African town of Umtata, there were no art schools or creative role models. As a child, she made paper sculptures, doll clothes and drawings, but even after leaving her home to study art at university, becoming an internationally renowned artist seemed to be an unreachable dream. But then, after forming Imiso Ceramics with Andile Dyalvane, she met Trevyn and Julian McGowan of Southern Guild, and her horizons expanded beyond Africa. The McGowans started Southern Guild, Africa’s only gallery dedicated to limited-edition and collectible design and art, in 2008 to support design created in Trevyn’s home country. “We returned to South Africa after living in London for several years, and we noticed the extraordinary work being produced without representation,” says Trevyn. “We felt we could provide the opportunity for more people to see and understand African design.” Through Southern Guild’s Cape Town gallery and international exhibitions, they have introduced the work of modern African artists (such as Poswa and Dyalvane) to collectors around the globe, and the response has been enthusiastic. “I’m exhibiting at top international shows like Salon Art + Design in New York and Design Miami,” says Poswa, who now resides in Cape Town. “I’ve sold my pieces around the world.” According to Trevyn, collectors—including a large and growing client base in the United States—are reacting to both the caliber and the soul of the work. “Fine art and design in Africa is very forward-thinking, but largely made by hand,” she says. “The hallmark of design from this continent are pieces with a strong narrative. Many of them tell very personal stories about the maker and his or her journey and most pieces possess a sense of wit and humor, but they are usually functional as well.”
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Poswa’s work, which includes colorful vessels, is a case in point. “I reference my culture, growing up as young Xhosa girl in the rural Eastern Cape, and express my love for Africa as a continent,” she says. “I draw inspiration from our traditional masks, fabrics, textures, beadwork and clothing.” Some of her works translate the color and patterns of African textiles onto vases, bowls and plates. The art of sculptor Stanislaw Trzebinski, also represented by Southern Guild, is a personal commentary on the often-eroding relationship between people and nature. It’s a tale he knows well, as he currently lives in Cape Town but spent his childhood in the East African bush and on the ocean with his father, surfing and fishing. His bronze works (which range from figurative decorative arts to tables) often feature coral and other watery motifs, sometimes married to the human form. “I’m looking at the symbiotic relationship we humans have to the natural world that has been all but lost today, with the exceptions of a few indigenous cultures,” he says. “I want to entice the viewer to take a closer look at the work itself, but also at how we relate to the planet we call home.” Asking buyers to take a closer look at African design is precisely the goal of the McGowans, as well. “To look is to experience the warmth and the personality of Africa. There’s a sense of non-conformism and joy,” Trevyn says. And by looking, she says you might be creating the next Poswa or Trzebinski, explaining: “Our focus lies in emboldening industry heroes and shaping careers. We want to put future design leaders on a global platform and help them be all that they can.”
Clockwise from top: Trapeze Blue installation by Xavier Clarisse; a look at Southern Guild’s Cape Town gallery space; and UMTHWALO 3 by Zizipho Poswa.
PHOTOS: HAYDEN PHIPPS, COURTESY SOUTHERN GUILD.
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Tactile elements play a starring role in Frank Ponterio’s debut collection with Arteriors. The designer conjured ink-like etchings inspired by real-life tattoos on the Flint Containers (bottom) and used handwoven rope on the Johyo Chandelier and Vendee Mirror (left). “The materials are those that people want to interact with and touch,” he says. The Salotto Cabinet (below) is the crown jewel of the collection.
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As a first-generation Italian American, interior designer Frank Ponterio spent a month every summer with his family exploring the beaches and small towns of Southern Italy, often fitting in a trip to the major metropolises of Venice or Rome. It was on these visits when he observed the attention to detail and sense of pride the Italians took in fabricating everyday features like a chimney or a handmade door handle. “Everything is beautiful and well thought-out. It’s a true Italian’s approach—whether in an artwork or how pavers on the city streets are laid. There is pride in the craft,” says the designer. Some decades later, the essence of those qualities are on display in Ponterio’s debut collection with Arteriors: a 28-piece compendium of mirrors, lamps and accessories that honors his Italian heritage with a modern perspective. His white-oak Salotto Cabinet, the crown jewel of the collection, was inspired by a pair of bronze doors at the Villa Necchi in Milan. The cabinet beckons
with front panels wrapped in vellum and punched with decorative cut-outs offering a glimpse of what’s inside. “We gave so much attention to that piece,” says Ponterio. Still, the collection isn’t all romance and history. The designer drew on his grittier, more urban upbringing in Chicago for many of the pieces, including the Joey Tray, inspired by a childhood acquaintance, who was “a little rough around the edges,” says Ponterio. “I was playing with thickcut hide and how to join the corners. The idea of brass studs came to me, and I thought about adding another accent—brass knuckles—to it. I sent it to the Arteriors team and said, ‘You’re going to think I’m crazy, but here’s what I want to do.’ It’s an urban nod to Chicago.” Blending approachability with luxury is a hallmark of Ponterio’s work. It’s also one of the qualities that attracted Arteriors to collaborate with the designer. “Many pieces are rooted in Frank’s love of entertaining, and in his philosophy that the home should be a welcoming and inviting place,” says Mark Moussa, founder and creative director of Arteriors. “At the same time, he is unwavering in his appreciation for materials of the finest quality.” For a designer who finds comfort in a moody cocktail lounge and a breezy, beachside locale, it’s apparent his collection reflects both sentiments. “There are two sides of me—the really urban guy and the guy who loves the coasts. It goes back to Italy,” says Ponterio. “I like mixing things that are rugged with those that are a bit more refined.”
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ALEXA HAMPTON Interviewed by Carrier and Company
You’ve expressed, “It’s been a no-boundaries design process with Theodore Alexander.” What’s been your favorite exploration? I loved visiting Theodore Alexander’s foundry and seeing all of their metalwork capabilities. Sometimes simply picking hardware can be a drag, but this wasn’t. They can do anything! You mentioned taking ideas from art, antiques and travel. I am an eternal “Euro wannabe.” I so wish I were European, that I married one and made three little Euros! That said, rich design traditions are everywhere, and the Far East has always held a vast influence over beautiful interiors. A touch of chinoiserie, a chow leg, red lacquer, bamboo motifs: These are all firm members of the design canon. Any Alexa fave that you are going to use over and over in projects? I am excited to play with the metal console tables immediately. I am also really psyched to have a Napoleon III slipper chair at the ready. That’s the best part of having a collection: You can selfishly make what your heart most wants!
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Interviewed by Richard Mishaan First off, the Century Collection is stunning. How do you find a balance between creative, new designs, without straying too far from the roots of your brand? Thank you, Richard! We wanted our collection to be reflective of our assembled interiors, which express dualities—a mix of simple with ornate, sheen with hand and glamour with organic earthiness. For us, having standout pieces, along with simpler forms is very much on brand. How do you divide up your roles as husband and wife once you’re ‘at work’ and how do you successfully partner your visions? While we generally share an aligned point of view, we each have our own strengths, interests and inspirations. It is our differences that actually make us stronger—we challenge each other’s choices, but ultimately focus on the shared goals to temper ego with perspective. What do people overlook when designing that can be found in your collection? Versatility. We designed pieces that can move from room-to-room or coast-to-coast. Good design travels well!
Clockwise from top: Eve Mirror by Carrier and Company / $3,597 / centuryfurniture.com; Hunt Etagere by Alexa Hampton / $4,860 / theodorealexander.com; Alexander Chair by Ryan Korban / from $8,075 / ejvictor.com; Atticus Side Table by Richard Mishaan / $1,080 / theodorealexander.com
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Interviewed by Alexa Hampton Tell me about the process for your new EJ Victor collection. Are you a cocktail napkin conceptualist? Where do the ideas start? Mine start in a bottle of tequila! For me it was daunting, but then I realized I was making it more complicated than it needed to be. I started in retail and commercial space design, so I’ve been designing custom fixtures and furnishings for my entire career. I went back to all my favorite pieces I had designed for brands like Balenciaga but changed the comfort and proportions for people to enjoy in their own homes. How do you describe your collection as a whole and what influenced you? It’s simple: It’s the idea of new luxury; luxury for a new generation. It’s inspired by the French 1920s with the use of interesting materials like suede and plaster. It’s meant to feel elevated but can also be used in a casual way. What pieces are you taking home with you? Oh, good question: a pair of Holland side chairs and a Foch Chandelier!
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Interviewed by Ryan Korban Do your Colombian roots play a role in your new collection with Theodore Alexander? The fact that Colombia has produced so many creatives means that there is something inspiring us all. Colombia has rich artisans and sophisticated crafts that are both in such demand at the moment. As they say, you can take little Ricky out of Colombia, but you can’t take Colombia out of little Ricky! What were your go-to materials? I love to see texture and grain in the woods we select. I find that there are so many beautiful patterns that if accentuated can add to the richness of the design. I am lucky that Theodore Alexander’s manufacturing allowed me to work with fine wood finishes, metals and hand-painted panels—the sky was the limit. Who do you see living with your new collection? The Theodore Alexander client is already a sophisticated one. I designed this collection to have versatility, to coexist with furniture the client may already own and to translate well everywhere around the globe. Younger clients may not have some of the more classical pieces, so it’s fun to mix them in with contemporary furniture.
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KIMPTON HOTEL ARRAS
Slated to open in August, the hotly anticipated Kimpton Hotel Arras marks a monumental transformation of Asheville’s tallest edifice—the former BB&T bank building at 7 Patton Ave.—into a 128-room boutique hotel by Georgiabased Winford Lindsay Associates. Conceptually, Arras references a region of France famous for its woven fabrics. Culturally, it captures the essence of Asheville’s creative community by displaying the artwork of talents including Catherine Murphy, Naomi Rogers and John Wayne Jackson; delivering books by Asheville authors upon request; and hosting private art tours for guests. The building also touts a fitness center, massage room, yoga studio and two restaurants, District 42 and Bargello, with a wine cellar that can be reserved for private events. hotelarras.com
“FRIDA KAHLO, DIEGO RIVERA, AND MEXICAN MODERNISM FROM THE JACQUES AND NATASHA GELMAN COLLECTION” Some 150 works from the famously contentious couple— among them, seven of Frida Kahlo’s most memorable selfportraits and Diego Rivera’s iconic Calla Lily Vendor—remain on view at the Frist Art Museum’s Ingram Gallery in Nashville through September 2. A cultural treasure of the Mexican Renaissance, Kahlo achieved renown in the decades following her death in 1954, not only for her visionary artworks, but also for the way she powered through the pain caused by multiple physical disabilities to create them. Rivera, meanwhile, was a revered muralist in the years after Mexico’s civil war, his panoramic frescoes offering powerful statements on social and political life. Along with photos taken at Kahlo’s former Coyoacán home, Casa Azul, guests will enjoy a gallery focused on Kahlo’s personal style—garments, hairstyles, jewelry—complete with an interactive touchscreen to aid inquiries into her exuberant fashion sensibility. fristartmuseum.org
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HALSA RESTAURANT
The latest restaurant from Atlanta designer Smith Hanes, Halsa is a health-forward, Swedish-style communal-dining concept in Mado, the newest neighborhood at Serenbe, the earthy but affluent “community in the trees,” 35 miles southwest of the city. The eatery’s calling card is a 1970s-mod mural in camel, teal and mauve, done in tinted plaster by local artist Tommy Taylor of Southern Plaster. The result is a powdery-soft backdrop for sleek bentwood chairs and frosted globe fixtures that preside over the scene like celestial bodies. halsarestaurant.com 066 / luxesource.com
LIBERTY COMMON
Just a stone’s throw from Nashville’s Cumberland River, Liberty Common is an inspired brasserie with channeltufted leather booths, sapphire velvet armchairs, glossy white subway tile and a mural by Nashville artist Tarabella Behar. The dining room is punctuated by bentwood chairs, boxwood balls in rectilinear planters, and industrial pendants reclaimed from a French factory. The patio’s turquoise café chairs are perfect perches from which to observe passersby while sampling steak frites and duck cassoulet. liberty-common.com
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With B-Liner, James Beard Foundation Award-winning consulting chef Mike Lata aims to redefine the concept of private club dining. While not open to the public (only to Kiawah Island Club residents and their guests), the new eatery is as elite as any on the peninsula. Charleston architect David Thompson updated the Robert A.M. Stern-designed clubhouse with whitewashed cypress paneling, basket-style Palecek pendants and Clé tilework cladding its crudo bar. kiawahisland.com WRITTEN BY KATE ABNEY
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ITINERARY TAMI RAMSAY
Athens, Georgia designer Tami Ramsay is a modern-day Renaissance woman. After studying journalism and working as a critical-care nurse, Ramsay found her true passion in interior design. What started as a part-time endeavor organically blossomed into a full-time career. In 2012, she teamed up with fellow textile enthusiast Krista Nye Nicholas, to found design studio Cloth & Kind. Part journal, part design firm, part trade resource, their brand recently debuted an e-shop featuring curated vintage wares. Here, Ramsay shares her favorite haunts in her inclusive creative community. clothandkind.com
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Hotel Indigo: It’s a total departure from anything else in town—modern and minimal, but so fresh. The hotel values art and local artists, even using the work of photographer Rinne Allen throughout the building. I also love the basement bar, Rialto Club, which is super moody. indigoathens.com
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The National: In a rehabbed tire-capping factory, the bar is a hot spot but The National is the gathering place for lunch and dinner. The hanger steak is to die for; it’s sort of a Peruvian spin. And the chef, Peter Dale, pretty much started a trend of Medjool dates with Manchego, sliced celery and smoked paprika. It’s like a flavor explosion. thenationalrestaurant.com
The Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden – UGA State Botanical Garden: I have run hundreds of miles of trails at the Garden over the years and have always admired the children’s garden as very much a labor of love. My favorite feature is referred to as the wood portal or “bones of the giant” and pays homage to the extinct giant chestnut tree. botgarden.uga.edu
Seabear Oyster Bar: No reservations, so my husband and I go to this restaurant (center) early to beat the crowds. Great oysters on the half shell, and the clam chowder is always made by the bowl, with thick cuts of pancetta. The okra in a cast-iron skillet is unbelievable, as is the avocado toast. See, this is why I like to run. seabearoysterbar.com
Sweet Olive Farm: It’s the sweetest thing out there. About 20 minutes outside of Athens, it’s a rescue farm (bottom, right) for animals like llamas, goats and turkeys where you can volunteer or attend fundraising events that aid efforts like placing the animals on sanctuary farms. sweetolivefarm.org
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Hawthorne House: Owner Lisa Ellis has exquisite, sophisticated taste, so I always feel confident sourcing from her. Ron, who runs the showroom, is great about supporting the local design community, like hosting brand reps so they can present to all of us Athens designers at once. hawthornehouseinc.com
R. Wood Studio: Made of Georgia red clay, Rebecca’s hand-shaped pottery (top, right) speaks to the South specifically. Carried in boutiques around the country, it can be used just as easily in a rustic setting as paired with fine china. R. Wood was my registry china, and it’s what I use to set tables for my wedding day, birthday and garden parties by candlelight, but it’s also my everyday. rwoodstudio.com
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TALKING SHOP Thanks to its subtropical climate and its residents’ penchant for alfresco living, Charleston is guaranteed to garner new fans for Amanda Lindroth, the Nassau, Bahamas-based designer who maintains an office in Palm Beach, home to the eponymous shop she debuted in 2015. Here, Luxe asked the iconic aesthete to detail her newest retail outpost on Upper King Street and why she feels a sense of solidarity with the historic South Carolina city. amandalindroth.com You opened your first store in Palm Beach. Why open one in Charleston? I’m a girl who likes history. And Nassau, where I’ve lived for the past 35 years, is one of the great 18 th- and 19 th-century harbor towns, built in the English tradition. Charleston is almost identical, actually, just farther north. What can we expect from your King Street store? We have some new hurricanes, new block-print tablecloths, and we’re in the process of sampling a capsule collection of furniture due early next year. How have you celebrated your entrée into this new community? We’re doing sweet little dinners and lunches in the shop to entertain people like they’re in our living room. Visitors can stop in from time to time for seated meals, like rum drinks, conch salads and chicken pot pies—very islandlike. The shop is meant to be a wonderful hub of happiness and hospitality. Are more stores on the horizon? Absolutely. We plan to open six to eight more—we’re looking at locations from Atlanta to Houston to Manhattan Beach. 070 / LUXESOURCE.COM
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ON the HUNT SEAN ANDERSON
Defined by rustic Southern touches, contrasting textures and one-of-a-kind objects he often frames or displays in unexpected ways, Memphis designer Sean Anderson’s atmospheric interiors are “all about emotion and storytelling. I believe you have to have the mix to complete the narrative,” he explains. Anderson emphasizes that he does not design environments for beauty, but rather, “Beauty is what results from the process.” Though presently spearheading several projects throughout the Southeast—including a Naples renovation and a Birmingham new build—Anderson continues to keep quite busy in Memphis’ up-and-coming design circuit. Says the Tupelo, Mississippi native of his adoptive hometown: “I want to be on the forefront of something here.” seanandersondesign.com.
LAUNCH HOUSE OF HARRIS
From sisters Charlotte Lucas and Liz Carroll comes Avenue II, the North Carolina designers’ sophomore collection of to-the-trade wallcoverings and fabrics. The brand itself, House of Harris, is a nod to their shared maiden name, while each motif gets its moniker from a street on which they’ve lived in Wilmington, Asheville or Charlotte. Driven by memory (like a wallpaper in their shared childhood bedroom) and travel (such as afternoons spent riffling through vintage textiles at the Paris Flea Market), the playful patterns include Cambridge, a Liberty-esque floral in a total of seven colorways, and Baxter, a mélange of leopards and tigers frolicking among palm fronds and lattice. Lucas says the 33 SKUs combine her own bold color sense with her sister’s coastal-casual point of view. Each of the clay-coated wallpapers and linen fabrics is designed in-house, manufactured stateside and sold at showrooms such as A. Hoke Ltd. in Charlotte and Raleigh and Travis & Company in Atlanta. houseofharris.com 072 / luxesource.com
Neighborhood: West Midtown, Atlanta Why he loves it: “Owner Bradley Odom has an impeccable eye for sourcing and curating. I love how he has taken something old—a 1940s ironworking factory—and created a beautiful environment that highlights objects from every era and every part of the world.” Favorite finds: A 19th-century Belgian bread cabinet on casters that Anderson uses to contain his personal wardrobe; Odom’s private-label line of lime-plaster Moroccan vases, Tadelakt, which Anderson loves to arrange in high-contrast groupings; and “the world’s best-smelling candle.” dixonrye.com
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Neighborhood: Birmingham Why he loves it: “I think he’s truly unparalleled in his level of craftsmanship and skill. I have yet to find a better upholsterer anywhere in the U.S. Grant also is a creative thinker who, like me, loves the challenge of solving a design conundrum.” Favorite finds: An ergonomically engineered, unusually framed sofa; a rust-colored skirted velvet chaise with masculine leather straps; and decadent black alpaca draperies—all of which Anderson and Trick conjured up for a Birmingham showhouse. granttrick.com
3. THE GEORGE GALLERY
Neighborhood: Charleston Why he loves it: “I like to deal with a gallery where I have options, and Anne Siegfried’s collection is so broad and varied. She really gets to know the designer on a personal level, like emailing to let me know when something I’d like comes in.” Favorite finds: Catherine Booker Jones abstracts in the artist’s soft pastel and neutral palettes; an equinethemed Otto Neumann from the 1960s (left); an expressive Alan Taylor Jeffries piece Anderson used recently in a mod overhaul of a traditional Mississippi manse. georgegalleryart.com
launch photos: vignette, courtesy house of harris; portrait, trinity tolbert. on the hunt photos: dixon rye, lacey sombar; design industry, hector sanchez; the george gallery, courtesy the george gallery.
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STICKLEY Defined by a sculptural armrest and curved spindles, the Stickley Park Slope Accent Chair makes a statement in any style or setting. Stickley’s all-American craftsmanship brings out the natural beauty of wood. stickley.com
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FLEXFORM SPA The X design of the Peter Outdoor Armchair lends an air of refined, understated elegance. The seat and backrest are created with a sturdy woven material offered in a color palette of earth tones. Priced at $5,099. flexform.it
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Paul Ferrante recently introduced an exclusive finish innovation, years in the making. This beautiful Faux Bronze lacquer finish is the result of a labor-intensive, multilayered process that provides a convincingly realistic bronze finish on our iron pieces at a fraction of the cost of working in bronze.
Unlike most other high-end lighting and furniture manufacturers, Paul Ferrante introduces new products almost monthly, and has over 1,000 handmade examples of custom lighting and furniture in the product line.
1. The interior of the Melrose Place showroom. 2. The flagship location on Melrose Place. 3. Raynor (right) at the factory in Los Angeles.
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The architectural duo at Humbert & Poyet brought new life to a hidden gem in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, dreaming up a sophisticated ambience for the brasserie, Beefbar (shown). Shuttered during World War II, the notable building was later rediscovered and awarded a historic monument status in 1985. Art Nouveau meets Art Deco in this fanciful French restaurant that is truly très chic!
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5. Euclid by Alison Rose in Verde Aurora, Cipollino, Breccia Capraia, and Nero Marbles / Price upon request / artistictile.com
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A feeling of nostalgia overcame Matthew Grzywinski and Amador Pons upon first visiting this former textile warehouse and showroom they later transformed into the Whitworth Locke Hotel in England. Having worked on 19th-century masonry buildings in their native New York, the space’s quality of light, Victorian bones, materials and textures were familiar to the architects. Welcoming spaces, like The Conservatory bar (shown), pay tribute to the local neighborhood vibes and original architecture.
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History was on Linehouse's side when the restaurateurs at Maximal Concepts tapped the studio to design their latest Hong Kong dining experience. Named after John Anthony, the first Chinese man to become a British citizen, this contemporary dim sum spot pays homage to the historical relationship between the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Touches of eastern and western design mingle in this colorful canteen.
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High Point Market Style Spotters share the latest trends in home fashion Canvassing the world’s largest home fashion and design show, a remarkable group of design leaders uncovered key global trends and innovative products sure to define style in the home in the coming months. With diverse, exciting and unique curations, our Style Spotters provide the inside track on the shapes, colors and textures soon to capture the hearts of home enthusiasts around the world. High Point Market is open to the trade only. Join us for Fall Market, October 19-23, 2019. Registration will open mid-July; register online at highpointmarket.org
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“Dramatic and style-defining bases stole the show this High Point Market as showcased here with the perfectly proportioned, rounded shape of the Mr. Brown London Misty Dining table. But tables weren’t the only pieces featuring this trend, as shown here with the Aria Chair from the debut collection of Rawan Isaac.”
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NATURAL CONSIDERATIONS “The most prominent trend I saw at High Point Market was the interpretation of nature, not only in color (green), but also in product construction and application. Amidst all the efficiency that technology provides, now more than ever, there’s a deep need for humans to reconnect to nature.” Selamat, Poppy Armoire
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“Strong geometric forms reminiscent of the Postmodern movements of the ‘70s and ‘80s are back in a major way— and more glamorous than ever! Carrier and Company for Century Furniture, Bradley Furniture and Ryan Korban for EJ Victor all explored perfect squares, circles and racetrack forms to channel these Memphis-style vibes with mixed metals and wood tones. Sleek and sexy for sure!”
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Modern MOVEMENT INFLUENCED BY CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, FURNISHINGS CAPTURE THE LIMELIGHT IN A LUIS BARRAGÁN-INSPIRED MISE-EN-SCÈNE. WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH HUEBSCH PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILL AND SUSAN BRINSON
POSTURA PERFECTO Taking cues from Pierre Jeanneret’s Chandigarh chair, the Mexican-made Rhône Chair’s curved shape blends comfort and style. The double-caned seat and back add a traditional lean to its modernist and angular form, fitting with the Alfonso Marina aesthetic of casual elegance. alfonsomarina.com
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SPHERE OF INFLUENCE Argentinian industrial designer Cristiรกn Mohaded believes in the simplicity of geometry and materials to bring furnishings to life. His Ombrelle pedestal tables offer a dynamic and purposeful perspective on modern-day living. rochebobois.com
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RED HOT Partners Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman purchased an 18th-century home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and were so inspired by the vibrant culture and craftsmanship of the country that they decided to plant their business roots there as well. Influenced by a classical Chinese motif, Fisher carved the hand-cast architectural bronze base of the Cloud Box Tea Table in his highly expressive style. fisherweisman.com
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STEELY EYED Sleek, clean lines are taken to the next level in Rodrigo Ohtake’s Pouso Lounge Chair. The Brazilian designer’s supremely minimalist aesthetic drove him to create a chair that would touch the ground at the tiniest of points. Frankly, it’s cutting edge. espasso.com
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STROKES OF GENIUS Born and raised in Caracรกs, Venezuela, Reinaldo Sanguino produces oneof-a-kind, vibrantly painted ceramic works in his adopted home of New York City. His eye-catching, petite pieces blur the line between furniture and art. thefutureperfect.com Styling Credits: Fabric, courtesy Fabricut. Flooring, courtesy Duchateau. Wallpaper, courtesy York Wallcoverings.
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The simply named Botanical is a scenic panel wallcovering by Aux Abris. Traditional yet fresh, it is printed on faux silk and available in multiple colors. This gorgeous pattern is sure to be a staple among designers.
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J. TRIBBLE J. Tribble’s long history of selling beautiful, custom pieces now extends to repurposing antique treasures for modern homes. All ready to be transformed into one-of-a-kind sink bases. jtribble.com
R. CARTWRIGHT DESIGN This custom furniture line was designed by Rebecca Cartwright and crafted by Aronson Woodworks. Visit R. Cartwright Design’s Serenbe studio, by appointment, to order the Whitmere table (shown) or create a bespoke, handcrafted piece. rcartwrightdesign.com
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Vipp worked with the homeowners of this South African contemporary farmhouse to create a sleek, minimalist modular kitchen space that allows the dramatic savanna landscape to be part of the living experience.
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HIGH-END DESIGNS PUSH THE ENVELOPE WHEN IT COMES TO MODULAR KITCHEN STYLES. Modular kitchens aren’t a new concept. They were first introduced in Europe as an efficient, low-cost alternative for homes being built in a post-World War I era but have reemerged quite differently today. While these early spaces were mostly standardized or fitted, today, modular kitchens, which are made up of specific modules or components that work together, have evolved to be stylish, practical and a welcome option in a world of too many choices. Several contemporary kitchen companies offer modular plans that have a set style or aesthetic 116 / luxesource.com
but can also be customized to create a design that is very much original. Piero Lissoni, the art director for Boffi, agrees the future of the kitchen is modular, and that these spaces should include “simple elements, where areas of work and life come together.” For the latest Combine series, Lissoni dreamed up a selection of functional monoblocs in varying sizes that can be used with worktops and extractable tables to fabricate a kitchen that is still personalized for its user. Vipp, a Danish family-run kitchen company that recently opened its first U.S. outpost, understands that design is a very personal endeavor. The firm's hope is that once a modular kitchen is installed, it can act as furniture that can be packed up and brought from home to home or passed on through generations, an idea they coined as the ‘heirloom kitchen.’ While Vipp offers four sleek module units including two islands, a wall component and a taller storage piece, it sticks to one color when it comes to finishes: black. “We found that endless colors and configurations feel
unnecessarily overwhelming,” says Sofie Egelund, Vipp’s concept director whose great-grandfather founded the brand in 1939. The Vipp ethos of less is more allows for the kitchen to work harmoniously with the rest of the home’s high design. Modular offerings are also a hit with interior designers. Paris-based Sarah Lavoine says, “The kitchen is very technical and relying on a company whose expertise is focused on this area allows me to be more creative in other rooms.” With so many sophisticated materials and configurations, Lavoine is surprised by how custom these modular kitchens can be but without the time-consuming installation and planning that usually follows. New York designer Alberto Villalobos understands there is no need to sacrifice style or aesthetics with the number of luxury options out there. “I utilize every tool available to me and modular kitchens have proven they are the practical and polished choice in many circumstances,” he says.
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In this South African abode, a whitewashed backdrop sets off Vipp’s black powdercoated steel wall modules and kitchen island. A dramatic lighting installation by VIBIA hangs from the ceiling. vipp.com
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Australian design duo Tim and Sylvia Hill know a thing or two about beach days, so they decided to create the ideal accessory for long, summer days at the sea with the Dreamtime towel. Inspired by the incredibly soft Turkish peshtemal, the towel’s high-quality cotton is sourced from Turkey's southern region of Buldan and will only get better with each wash. It’s lightweight, absorbent and transitions easily from the beach to home use. maydestore.com
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Handmade by master craftsmen in the idyllic English countryside town of Dorset, each William Holland bathtub uses pure, sustainably sourced copper and takes around 120 hours to complete. The Verdigris Bateau design gets its vibrant hue and patinaed character through natural environmental oxidation. It’s shown here with Modulate Wallpaper from the Anthology 05 Collection by The Style Library. williamholland.com
ITALIAN Influence
Snaidero USA has been bringing made-in-Italy modern kitchens to America for years, and while styles come and go, the tenants of Italian craftsmanship and complete customization remain true. Elegante is the latest kitchen from Snaidero USA and is shown here in Rosewood, a favorite finish of the midcentury modern aesthetic that works seamlessly in a contemporary setting. Four other wooden cabinetry finishes are also available. snaiderousa.com
SOUTHERN ACCENT
Fame Cohen travels the globe in search of the highest quality stone for her slab and tile business, Fame Luxury Stone, and when it comes to color and veining, South American quarries are producing some of the most interesting specimens. fameluxurystone.com 118 / LUXESOURCE.COM
AMAZONITE Tiffany-blue quartzite
IRON RED Distinct blood red color with gunmetal veining
CRYSTAL AZUL CALCITE A translucent precious stone
HERMES QUARTZITE A new quartzite color on the market
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A custom Jee-O bathtub sits atop a cool gray Carrara marble floor that extends up the wall. The bespoke side tables are from Phillips & Wood.
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For Thomas Furse-Roberts and Graeme Martinow, the directors of architecture and interior design firm Boundary Space, their design ethos for this London master bathroom was be bold or go home. Drawing inspiration from fashion, history and pop culture, Furse-Roberts says, “We were influenced by the ’70s because it has this glamorous connotation but was also a very futuristic time period, so we wanted to channel Blondie and Pan Am here.” The homeowner is in the film industry and the designers were charged with creating a room that not only represents their client’s personality but also the surrounding Notting Hill area, which is known for a strong sense of color and creativity. Mission accomplished. boundaryspace.com
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Much like in the 19th century, when the Arts and Crafts movement espoused a return to the handmade in response to rampant industrialization, today’s visionary talents are turning away from technology and celebrating a return to the authentic. Bringing a modernist zeal to stone, straw, clay and textiles, creatives around the globe are reviving traditional crafts from an entirely new point of view. A desire for connection—to the materials, the process and to the region’s history—is at the heart of this new wave, which favors individuality and the sustained focus on genuine inspiration. Architects, too, are taking cues from their country’s past to build anew or overhaul the old, all the while creating work that’s startling fresh. There’s plenty of luxury, too, in the richness of the resources, the attention to details and the elegance and originality of the vision. Read on as we tour an array of design destinations where authenticity and modernism meet.
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CULTURE TRIP
The walls of Galeriá OMR in Mexico City feature chalk drawings and textiles by Yann Gerstberger, which were part of his solo show “Ice News & Freeway Fetishes.”
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PORTUGAL Minimalist architectural silhouettes, exposed wood construction and high-end whiteon-white interiors give a bohemian-chic vibe to the Sublime Comporta. As the go-to boutique resort for this under-the-radar vacation destination, the Sublime Comporta recently reopened after a complete renovation that included redecorating the rooms in the traditions of the region, adding one of the largest “bio” pools in Europe and building nine poolside suites on stilts. With both a beachy and woodland Zen feel—stretches of unspoiled white sandy coastline lay to the west and forests of umbrella pines and cork trees to the east—its stunning locale is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. It’s also a glamorous and restful basecamp for excursions to nearby villages to discover the indigenous handicrafts for which the region is known. sublimecomporta.pt
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Portugal holds a special place in fabric atelier Pierre Frey’s heart—so much so that the brand developed a panoramic wallcovering called Lisboa (above) that echoes the traditional Portuguese azulejos found on the palaces of Lisbon and Porto. Here, Frey shares his favorite architectural spaces. pierrefrey.com
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Famous for its azulejo-tiled buildings and artisanal ceramics, Portugal is brimming with talented potters who are drawing on the country’s ceramicist heritage while mixing in their own perspectives. As part of their home decor collection, David Pimentel and Arren Williams of Casa Cubista craft bold and bright ceramics (left) from their studio on the Algarve Coast. Farther north in Alcabideche, Anna Westerlund, of Swedish-Portuguese descent, brings both her legacies to the pottery (right) she creates at her sun-washed atelier. casacubista.com, annawesterlund.com
Oriente Station by Santiago Calatrava: It was in Lisbon that I first discovered this architect and I love everything he creates. He has works in London and France and was the creative mind behind lower Manhattan’s Oculus. His buildings are filled with energy, while being very dynamic and powerful. Promontorio Headquarters: The impressive interior staircase in this architecture firm’s office is made of concrete, which normally feels heavy, but the curves are graceful and light and entice you to find out where it leads. Prado: As a culinary institution, of course the food is great, but the architecture is simple and precise. The high, white walls and ceiling are filled with long tendrils of hanging plants making it a refreshing atmosphere to dine.
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POSSESSIONS For exciting new design, look no further than Luteca or Ewe—both channel modern principles through artisanal techniques. Luteca offers original and classic designs, such as the Line chair (above), designed by Michael van Beuren, a Bauhaus-trained American who moved to the city in the 1930s. At the design collective Ewe, natural materials are transformed into sculptural collectibles. For the Copal coffee table (below), stonemasons eschewed machinery, opting instead to sculpt Tikal marble into six half spheres entirely by hand. luteca.com, ewe-studio.com
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One of the stars of the Mexican art scene is Galeriá OMR, in the Roma district (site of the Oscar-winning film), which is celebrated for discovering and cultivating some of the country’s most innovative talents, including Jose Dávila, Pia Camil, Gabriel Rico and Yann Gerstberger, a French artist who moved to the city seven years ago. Gluing hand-dyed mop thread and industrial fabric scraps onto vinyl, Gerstberger draws on myriad influences—Nigerian folk art, Surrealism, graffiti—to create vibrant works that pay homage to Mexico’s rich textile heritage. galeriaomr.com
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Lush tropical foliage and classical architectural elements mix to create an exotic sensibility in the courtyard of the Nima Local House Hotel, built in the late 19th century when the city was known as “little Paris.” One of a handful of house-hotels cropping up in the neighborhood, the Nima feels more like a grand home with a central living room warmed by a marble fireplace and four well-appointed guest rooms. Although each has its own look inspired by people once connected to the property, they all feature a contemporary sensibility and the latest amenities. nimalocalhousehotel.com
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Brazil’s lively design scene lured back Brunno Jahara, a native who had decamped to Italy to study and work in architecture. Founding his own studio in Rio de Janeiro upon his return, he’s become known for his playful decor made with materials that range from textiles to recycled plastic. Not one to shy away from color, he went with natural hues for a line of woven straw lamps—part of a collaboration with Brazilian fashion designer Carioca Ana Voss— that mixes down-to-earth chic with tropical flair. brunnojahara.com
Overlooking the Copacabana Beach, the Emiliano Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, designed by the local firm Studio Arthur Casas along with Florida-based Oppenheim Architecture, stands out along the line of seafront hotels. Each beachfront room has white folding panels with cut-oval patterns (right) that can be opened for full exposure to the views or closed for privacy while allowing breeze and light to filter through; similar to the light, the façade is ever shifting. Inside, sleek furnishings make this hotel a stellar example of modern glamor in a city long associated with great design. emiliano.com.br
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With her second collection for the high-end furniture brand Artefacto, architect Patricia Anastassiadis of Anastassiadis Arquitetos showcases her gifts for sumptuous minimalism in pieces like the Banco Vivika (bottom) and spaces such as the lobby bar of the new Palacio Tangara hotel in São Paulo (left). Here she shares insight into what makes her native Brazil so special. anastassiadis.com.br, artefacto.com How do you define the region’s design? Brazilian modernist design is celebrated worldwide, and it was created mostly by
immigrants and their descendants. What truly marks this region’s design is diversity—we live in a cultural melting pot where countless references coexist. What exemplifies that look? Amazing woodwork, marvelous ceramics (with pieces from Marajó Island, for instance) and unique materials (such as the golden grass found at Jalapão) that create beautiful accessories. Did growing up in Brazil influence your approach? My architecture practice is based in São Paulo, a city with a rich and interesting international scene, and my work is marked by this diversity. Also, I’ve always been interested in classical art and architecture, which gives us a deeper understanding of the world. When we understand traditional design, we’re able to create original work of our own. Tell us about the new collaboration with Artefacto. We are always looking to develop timeless pieces with a holistic appeal. And despite their strong visual appeal, they’re not necessarily related to trends. I believe a good design piece ruptures its timeline without losing its aesthetic or functional relevance.
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Converted from a 19th-century convent and hospital, the lavish new Jaffa Hotel has opened in Tel Aviv. The high-end remodel, which has put this ancient port city on the design cognoscenti’s must-see list, preserved a historic chapel and wall of a 13th-century crusaders’ fortress while sinking a pool—where nuns once tended their orange groves—peacefully below street level. Deck furnishings by B&B Italia reflect how gracefully modern luxury can engage with history in one of the world’s oldest cities. thejaffahotel.com
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The Design Museum Holon, enveloped in sinuous steel bands in shades of red, is a fitting site for the celebration of Israeli decorative arts. Its iconic façade, the vision of architect Ron Arad, is singular, as is the museum’s mission: As the country’s sole design museum, it is devoted to educating visitors through events and exhibitions about international design and contemporary culture. But it’s the evolving permanent collection, which encompasses Israeli design from the 1930s to the present, that offers new perspectives on the country’s aesthetic legacy and puts into context the energy invigorating a new crop of Israeli designers today. dmh.org.il
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A short walk from the Jaffa hotel is Saga, a wellcurated decorative arts store. Here, a selection of home goods represents the work of some 100 Israeli design studios from established names to emerging talents, including masks by Studio Umasqu (above) and a colored concrete coffee table by Magenta Workshop (below). The store is also just a stone’s throw from the popular Jaffa Flea Market, a conglomeration of stalls where visitors can barter for nearly anything under the sun. However, for design lovers, Saga’s pouredconcrete showroom, inch-for-inch, offers a more disciplined shopping approach with a great thrill of discovery. sagatlv.com
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The Art of REINVENTION DESIGNER BLAIRE MURFREE’S PLAYFUL BLEND OF COLOR AND PATTERN BRINGS MODERNITY TO HER BELLE MEADE HIGHLANDS HOME. WRITTEN BY PAIGE PORTER FISCHER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATT HARRINGTON
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ARCHITECTURE / PRESTON QUIRK, QUIRK DESIGNS INTERIOR DESIGN / BLAIRE MURFREE, BLAIRE DESIGNS LLC HOME BUILDER / KEN WOODARD, COVENANT CONSTRUCTION LLC
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laire Murfree may have entered Nashville’s design scene through the back door, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t made quite the entrance. Previously a nurse practitioner, the designer and her family’s 2012 move from Washington, D.C. back to the Music City spurred a rediscovery of her design roots. “Design was always in my blood,” affirms Murfree, who grew up in Knoxville, watching her parents build and thoughtfully decorate several homes. She studied their decisions and, even as a youngster, insisted on a few of her own. “My parents and grandparents used the same interior designer,” Murfree recounts. “I think he had a love-hate relationship with me. I was extremely opinionated about my bedroom. I vividly remember turning away fabrics he presented because they weren’t ‘true periwinkle’ and read too lavender or too blue. I was 11.” Murfree’s ardor for mixing colors and motifs translates naturally to the home she’s assembled for herself, husband Davis and their two young daughters in one of Nashville’s hottest areas. “In my family, we are storytellers, collectors and lovers of textiles and art. We aren’t that serious. I like spaces that are bright, happy and fun—and I wanted my daughters to grow up around that,” Murfree says. Nowhere has that instinct proved more evident than in the Cape Cod-inspired Belle Meade Highlands residence she and Davis purchased in 2012, just before the city’s real estate market exploded. A year prior, general contractor Ken Woodard had razed the original house on the lot, retaining only a few key components—namely, the brick repurposed for the new home’s foundation, chimney and living room fireplace. Almost every other element of the home was brand new, “but it didn’t feel that way,” explains Murfree, who was drawn to its classic proportions and details. Woodard had approached architect Preston Quirk to liaise on the home’s design, which the general contractor
“DETAILS ARE WHAT TAKE A PIECE FROM GREAT TO ‘WOW.’ SOME FRINGE HERE, A TASSEL THERE.” -BLAIRE MURFREE
based off an Atlanta residence that had charmed him during his years living there. “I was going for something classic and clean and not too Colonial,” Woodard explains. “I wanted it to feel timeless, which we accomplished by using reclaimed materials and paying attention to impactful details like doors and millwork.” Murfree says Woodard’s thoughtfulness with the buildout is what won over her husband in the end. “Davis is a history buff who grew up in old homes in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the city that’s his family’s namesake,” the designer explains. “I’m talking very old homes with incredible character. New build wasn’t my husband’s first choice, but we knew the bones were there—and I had big plans.” For Murfree, that meant her telltale mix. “I’m the kind of gal who loves to wear tailored, classic, forever pieces, but I can’t leave the house until I’ve added an element or two of surprise,” she says. “Something to funk it up, modernize it or give it some personality.” By that same philosophy, the designer brought classic pieces into every room: family heirlooms and prized antiques that added an immediate sense of history and timelessness. She kept formal spaces from feeling fussy by making unpredictable choices—incorporating midcentury furnishings, modern wallpaper, daring paint colors and more. Even the formal dining room—long considered a Southern staple—received a moody tone via deep blue walls that offset an octagonal table that once belonged to Murfree’s grandmother, today elegantly draped with a tailored tablecloth. To keep the effect dynamic, Murfree paired custom velvet chairs with sculptural midcentury brass ones, also opting to store china and serving pieces in a burl-wood armoire, “My mother said she didn’t understand how I could live without a proper sideboard,” laughs the designer, who also bucked tradition by subbing a raffia-covered console for a buffet and displaying her silver tea service on an acrylic bar cart. Murfree coated the library in a shade of green so dark it reads almost as black—an affectionate nod to a Belle Meade classic color. “Painting the woodwork in high gloss played up the traditional bones, but still made it modern,” says Murfree, who adds that it’s the ideal backdrop for a prized portrait of Davis’ great-great-grandfather. Painting the adjacent kitchen a pale gray-green provided a pleasing contrast. “I know the eye needs to rest, and moments of calm make the bold even bolder,” the designer explains. This approach allows Murfree’s well-placed elements of surprise to take a bow—from statement-making light fixtures to her signature layered wallcoverings and fabrics. It’s a fearless balancing act that helps Murfree keep pace with the lightning-quick evolution of the city itself. “Nashville is often thought of as conservative and traditional,” Murfree says. “But I think those standards are being ruffled to the right degree. We’re diversifying, becoming more cosmopolitan, realizing our homes can be playful and comfortable, without losing elegance—and I love that.”
In the dining room of this Nashville home, indigo Schumacher grass cloth and wainscoting in Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue lend a moody backdrop to a burl-wood armoire from Bennett Discoveries and midcentury brass chairs reupholstered in Holland & Sherry’s Joli alpaca bouclé. The custom tablecloth was fashioned from Robert Allen fabric with Samuel & Sons bullion fringe. A Fortuny vintage chandelier hangs above.
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In the family room, Barrie Benson’s Blanche daybed for Highland House, dressed in Holly Hunt fabric and leather piping, reinforces the home’s blue-and-green scheme. Acrylic armchairs from Parker & Hyde in Dallas mingle with a custom Moss Studio sofa that wears gray Holland & Sherry wool bouclé. Aerin’s Sommerard chandelier for Circa Lighting and Christopher Spitzmiller’s Smith lamp bring modern twists.
Opposite: A trio of Suzanne Kasler’s Laurent counter stools for Hickory Chair sidles up to the kitchen island, painted in Farrow & Ball’s Inchyra Blue. Above, E.F. Chapman’s Plantation lanterns add substance without weightiness. Murfree placed a raffia-wrapped backless barstool by Lee Industries on one end for extra seating. The plaster hobnail vase was sourced at SB. by Sarah Bartholomew. Below: On the porch, Perennials linen and playful fringe dress up an RH sofa, while pillows featuring Zak + Fox fabrics contribute color. Murfree updated the carved antique Indian cabinet with a new stone top and fresh paint. Above an X-base vintage coffee table by Henredon, an antique lantern from Artifacts illuminates the space.
“I LIKE COMPLEX COLORS: A HUE THAT READS AS BLUE IN A CERTAIN LIGHT AND GREEN IN ANOTHER.” -BLAIRE MURFREE
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In the entry, the family dog, Daffney, stands before an antique Biedermeier chest topped with a vintage crystal lamp from Parc Monceau in Atlanta. A customcommissioned artwork by Eliza Thomas conveys a sentimental message to Murfree’s daughter. The walls are painted in Farrow & Ball’s Lime White, the antique lantern was sourced from Artifacts and the chair fabric is by The Rosa Bernal Collection.
In the dining room, a Highland House console stands in as a buffet for when Murfree entertains. Holland & Sherry mohair graces a pair of vintage benches and an octagonal mirror by Hickory Chair complements glass-and-brass buffet lamps with shades from Edgar-Reeves in Atlanta.
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The master bathroom’s walls are awash in Benjamin Moore’s Quiet Moments. A Niermann Weeks lantern from Grizzel & Mann in Atlanta presides over a soaking tub by Maax. Mr. Brown London’s Pearl chair dons painterly silk by Megan Adams Brooks. The Selena Beaudry artwork is from Hidell Brooks Gallery in Charlotte.
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The daughter’s cherry red-and-periwinkle swimsuit inspired the fresh palette of her bedroom. “I love pattern on pattern,” says Murfree, who injected modern prints via a Catbird chair and customized Courtney bed, both by Highland House. The latter is dressed in a playful fabric by Tennessee textile designer Electra Eggleston. The leaf wallpaper is by Katie Ridder.
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oth originally from Portland, Oregon, a pair of North Carolina newcomers knew very little about Charlotte before the husband’s job in bond trading landed them in the Southeast’s financial capital. After college, the high school sweethearts had moved to New York City, set down roots, raised two sons and become quite comfortable with the trappings of modern life in their longtime Brooklyn loft. So, it was perhaps surprising when the foursome fell for a three-story Georgian in famously leafy Myers Park, one of Charlotte’s most desirable enclaves. Built by Simonini Homes, the traditional brick residence features sound interior architecture (from bay windows to intricate woodwork) that the owners loved. While it may seem counterintuitive, “What attracted us to our new home was its traditional Georgian elegance,” the wife says, admitting, “It was such a departure from our modern Brooklyn apartment, but we could picture our family here.” Their new residence would never be an industrial loft, of course, but the owners were confident its good bones could be enhanced with livable, modern interiors. For these, they sought out Lisa Sherry, a designer headquartered in both Charlotte and High Point. An avid traveler with an eclectic thread running through her work, Sherry has been known to gravitate toward unusual, at times idiosyncratic objects that tell rich stories against textural, tonal backdrops. So, she was well prepared to bridge the cultural and stylistic preferences of her clients’ previous Park Slope abode with the style and grace of the Southeast. “The greatest influence for me is imperfection,” Sherry says. 144 / luxesource.com
INTERIOR DESIGN / LISA SHERRY, LISA SHERRY INTERIEURS
Designer Lisa Sherry bathed the living room of this Charlotte house in Benjamin Moore’s China White paint, setting the tone for the clean, modern style found throughout. A Mr. Brown London wood-frame sofa and a pair of custom swivel chairs covered in gray velvet from Arabel Fabrics establish an inviting conversation hub. The ivory faux-shagreen cocktail table was discovered at Sonder Living.
“This particular house is formal in so many ways, but I like homes to feel lived in—and that suited the owners, who are so accomplished and relaxed.” From the outset, Sherry was impressed by a “Feelings, uses and thoughts” document produced by the wife, a book editor, which served to sum up the family and their needs. “Getting that sheet of paper and learning who they are, what they love and where they’ve traveled allowed us to make the space as real and authentic as they are,” the designer explains. An advocate of collected spaces, Sherry felt it important to incorporate interesting artwork and treasured items from the clients’ travels. But before all that layering could begin, they would need a blank canvas. If Sherry has a signature aesthetic, it’s the mix of modern and classic, with a masterful layering of textures that keeps her predominantly white palettes complex and warm. True to form, the first thing the designer did was give the home’s existing dark gray walls a wash of crisp white— setting off the family’s beloved belongings while bringing a feeling of brightness throughout. The warm wood floors were a departure from the family’s former loft, whose floors had been a pale gray. “But we thought about it and decided to embrace everything about the house that seems solid and sturdy, including the warm wood,” the wife explains. In the end, those floors served as a foil for all the white as well as an anchoring element. After updating the kitchen cabinetry and installing contemporary light fixtures throughout, Sherry directed the majority of her efforts toward the decorative, ensuring furniture selections hit the lifestyle high points the family desired—chief among them, togetherness. “We loved our loft in Brooklyn and how the kitchen, dining room and living room were all one big box, which led to conversations and connections,” the husband explains. luxesource.com / 147
Right: A modern writing table with brass accents from Dovetail in Los Angeles creates “a favorite getaway for drawing, journaling, menu planning and homework,” says Sherry. The Philippe Starck Lucite Louis Ghost Chair from Kartell is a modern nod to the homeowners’ former Brooklyn residence. The columnar brass lamp is by Arteriors. Opposite: Above the living room’s fireplace hangs Man with a Clarinet by Leslie Kerby and an unknown Chinese brushstroke painting, both purchased by the homeowners in Brooklyn. “The painting was a gift to their son. According to the Chinese zodiac, he was born in the year of the horse,” explains Sherry.
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A play on geometric shapes, the dining room features a Saarinen-inspired pedestal table with a wood top by Julian Chichester surrounded by curvaceous cantilevered chairs in a Zuo Modern fabric. A linear antique brass chandelier by Four Hands hangs above, and an organic skin from Chesterfield Leather contrasts with the floors underfoot.
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“We are convinced that one of the reasons we have a strong family is because of that layout, and we wanted to ensure the space we were creating in Charlotte would preserve that dynamic.” So, Sherry elected to outfit rooms unexpectedly, rather than following the dictates of traditional floor plans. “I love to go in and juxtapose; to place clean, modern furnishings in a traditional house or twist and do the opposite with a more modern one,” notes the designer. Her approach to the dining room is purposeful, casual and sleek; the master bedroom was kept largely unadorned and minimalist; and what could have been a prescriptively formal living room was remixed as a multipurpose study space, music lounge and hangout hub for this party of four. Pastimes such as playing board games, drawing cartoons, catching soccer matches and practicing musical instruments harmonize in this diversified domain, which features swiveling chairs for easy repartee. Receiving pride of place is an upright
piano the husband likes to play each morning and, giving the space its sentimental grace notes are Chinese heirlooms he inherited from his father, plus the couple’s map collection of meaningful destinations including Oregon, New York, China and Paris. All of these bolster a feeling of laid-back luxury that’s elegant, inviting and, most importantly, familiar. “It is true that Brooklyn and Charlotte are worlds apart culturally and in terms of lifestyle,” the wife says. “But we have managed to land somewhere in between the two, retaining some of what we loved about our former neighborhood—like being within walking distance to a major park and biking distance to restaurants and groceries—but we also embrace the differences; the birds, trees, open sky and lack of hustle-bustle are all so attractive to us.” In the end, theirs is a house that offers the opposite of “ribboned-off, museum-like living.” Instead, Sherry says, it’s a stage for making their own modern history.
Texture comes to life in the family room, where a custom linen sofa, topped with a mix of pillows covered in vintage rug textiles, nestles into the bay window. Regina Andrew tapered white floor lamps with metal shades juxtapose the handcarved mango wood coffee table with a marble top by Selamat.
Casual yet sophisticated, the entry hall exemplifies the ambience Sherry created throughout the home. Tailored benches, tucked beneath a rough-hewn antique console by Schwung, provide extra seating at a moment’s notice. Barbara Cosgrove white lamps with gold-lined shades add to the monochrome mood.
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Sherry envisioned a private getaway in the master bedroom, where an upholstered wing bed by Bernhardt softens the space. Sleek Oly Studio bedside tables and a French midcentury-inspired linen bench by Mr. Brown London add the perfect punctuation. An antiqued silver geometric chandelier, also by Mr. Brown London, hangs above.
Carving a NICHE CHARLESTON WOOD CARVER MARY MAY’S EXPERT HANDIWORK ENHANCES THE HOLY CITY’S HISTORIC RESIDENCES. WRITTEN BY CATOR SPARKS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MINETTE HAND
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Wood carver Mary May conjures modern interpretations of Rococo embellishments (below). In her studio, she carves a complex acanthus leaf (right) and adds flourishes such as fleurs-de-lis (bottom, right) to furniture for private clients. Her Johns Island studio (opposite) is an organized cacophony of past commissions.
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ecorative wood carving is sometimes considered a dying art. “There is a real threat that these skills and techniques will no longer be available for future generations,” explains Charleston wood carver Mary May. “My passion is to keep this art alive and strong, both by carving furniture and architectural details and teaching it to others.” Acclaimed for her ability to incorporate intricate details (think scrolls, shells, fleurs-de-lis, swirling waves, quatrefoils and ball-and-claw feet) into traditional furnishings and architectural implements, May’s repertoire ranges from iconic Charleston rice beds to the historic mantels she restores and reproduces for 18th-century residences throughout the peninsula—in periodappropriate styles such as Federal and Rococo. Born in the Midwest to a carpenter father, May caught the carving bug while studying fine art and ceramics in London, where she was routinely awed by the ornamentation of surrounding palaces, country houses and cathedrals. Back home in Minneapolis, she apprenticed three years under Greek-born master carver Konstantinos Papadakis, who encouraged her to train under one of his contemporaries in Athens before she furthered her studies at the City & Guilds of London Art School. May’s work, mostly in wood but occasionally in stone, enjoys high demand in Charleston’s ecclesiastical and residential spheres; two of her loftiest commissions to date include slate memorial stones for the Holy City’s famed French Huguenot Church and a chimneypiece she meticulously restored with contractor Richard “Moby” Marks for a circa-1764 home on Legare Street.
The artist’s studio is nestled amid several oak-shrouded acres on Johns Island, noted for its verdant landscapes. One can watch in wonderment as she carves linenfold panels from black walnut or mahogany or tackles one of the world’s most complex motifs, the acanthus leaf born of ancient Greece, with apparent ease— so much so that she published a book on the subject in 2017. “I love the aroma and atmosphere of my workshop; it’s a combination of wood shavings, sawdust and tranquility,” says May, whose husband, Stephen, hand-built the 12-by-36foot white-clapboard cottage, complete with a covered porch and expansive windows that flood its interiors with natural light. May not only teaches locally, at spots like the American College of the Building Arts, and internationally (traveling monthly for workshops worldwide) but also virtually—her inventory of online videos now more than 350 strong. Says May, “Hearing encouraging statements from my students (‘You have opened up my eyes!’) and seeing others as excited about this art form as me affirm that I am where I’m meant to be.”
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ARCHITECTURE / TODD PRITCHETT AND CRAIG DIXON, PRITCHETT + DIXON RESIDENTIAL DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN / CHRISTY DILLARD KRATZER, CDK INTERIOR DESIGN HOME BUILDER / LINCOLN BLACKWOOD, BLACKWOOD CONTRACTING, INC. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / ALEC MICHAELIDES, LAND PLUS ASSOCIATES LTD.
LIVING ON THE EDGE AT ONCE MODERN AND RUSTIC, A LAKE BURTON RETREAT SHINES FOR ITS BOLD, CLEAN-LINED ARCHITECTURE. WRITTEN BY LIZ ARNOLD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS LITTLE
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fter relocating to Atlanta from Louisiana more than a decade ago, a pair of empty nesters had their hearts set on building a second home on Lake Burton, a favorite destination among Atlanta dwellers. “I have a natural affinity for this kind of environment,” explains the husband, citing this North Georgia escape’s pristine mountain lakes, waterfalls and hiking trails. The couple spent a year relishing peaceful weekends from a restored 1940s cabin they furnished themselves, just trying to get a feel for their Lake Burton property. Quick to determine they’d want to be as close to the water as possible, they began to envision the warmly inviting guest cottage their cabin would one day become. During that time, they also came to know the work of residential designer Todd Pritchett and architect Craig Dixon through their numerous projects in the Lake Burton area. In particular, the husband admired how Pritchett’s and Dixon’s work demonstrated a deferential relationship to the environment. “We have a sensibility as to what belongs here and how to live on this lake,” Dixon explains. A photograph of a pavilion provided by the husband was the impetus for the home’s ambitious architecture; Pritchett and Dixon translated that openness to a timberframed structure with 10-foot-tall metal-and-glass folding doors that serve to blur the boundaries of the living room, kitchen and observatory-like sleeping loft on the third floor. “When you’re inside the home, you feel like you’re on a boat,” Dixon notes. “You can’t see anything but water.” Pritchett and Dixon excavated the site extensively to position the residence so that it seemed to soar above the lake, located just 15 feet away down a steep slope. Familiar with Rabun County’s heavy rainfalls, the duo also employed hipped rooflines and large overhangs to prevent precipitation from entering the house, even when its expansive glass doors are open. The stackedstone walls borrow influences from Appalachian-style stonework—which generally uses smaller pieces—but Pritchett and Dixon mixed in larger specimens to suit the scale of the house.
“THE OWNERS WANTED THIS HOME TO FEEL RELAXED AND COMFORTABLE.” –CHRISTY DILLARD KRATZER
Landscape architect Alec Michaelides established a sense of cohesion via the hardscape, which incorporated the same tumbled North Carolina granite fieldstone along the steep slope. Working with landscape designer and builder Newton Tilson, Michaelides installed boulder retaining walls, instead of vertical concrete ones, to hold back the topography. The living room’s massive fireplace, meanwhile, represents another elite feat from Tilson, who incorporated a stone lintel so large, it had to be hoisted into the house by a crane. Structurally, Pritchett explains, this residence is not unlike a multilevel tower, with a dramatic central staircase connecting its three stories. In a nod to his Louisiana roots, the husband requested stair steps of reclaimed cypress, a wood also used for the home’s framing and much of its flooring. Says general contractor Lincoln Blackwood, who typically works with local pine or oak, “it’s a unique product for this application. It has a lighter feel to it.” Designer Christy Dillard Kratzer, who’d been furnishing the owners’ in-town house all the while, took her decorating cues from the tactile materials Pritchett and Dixon specified for the North Georgia retreat, selecting understated yet elegant furnishings that would complement, not compete. Over the course of more than a decade, Kratzer had established a fluent design language with her clients, so she innately understood which of their pieces would best be repurposed and which should be purchased anew. “The owners have always liked a more traditional style with European influences,” Kratzer explains. “But this house called for a cleaner look. They wanted it to feel relaxed and comfortable—a family home.” The sight line from the front door provided wonderfully unobstructed views of mountain and lakeshore, so Kratzer approached the interiors similarly, orienting the living room furniture toward the vistas beyond. To keep the look of the home collected, she incorporated sentimental pieces, such as the owners’ personal pottery, a favorite turnedwood bench and a bleached-wood poster bed the couple acquired when they were first married. “These things hold a lot of meaning for them,” Kratzer explains. “My main challenge was mixing those special pieces with ones that expressed contemporary style.” Keeping the palette neutral served as a grounding force, and items that split the difference between the two styles—like transparentglass table lamps—helped with the sense of harmony. This quiet backdrop also allowed the bold kitchen to play a leading role. The custom island’s crimson tone draws its color cues from the knobs of the stove and boasts tailored “X” details signature to Pritchett and Dixon’s portfolio—a motif also replicated in the windows above the sink. Pritchett says the homeowners drove the decision to incorporate the striking black steel-and-brass vent hood, which reinforces the strong style statement. “They love to entertain, so they wanted this room to be a talking point,” says Pritchett. Not that the home needed one; even with its glass doors closed, the almost-visceral impact of nature is enough. But when open, the effect is especially dramatic. Says the husband, “You can literally open up the house like an accordion. It’s all crystal-clear water and fresh mountain air.”
The residents of this Lake Burton vacation home “have always had a casual, refined elegance,” says designer Christy Dillard Kratzer. A NanaWall folding-glass door system from H & S Architectural Sales brings an abundance of light into the living room. Theodore Alexander sofas and a jute-and-sisal rug from Designer Carpets fold in soft textures. The Isokern fireplace, sourced from Yoder’s Building Supply in Fair Play, South Carolina, is set into a 20-foot-tall fieldstone wall.
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The kitchen’s oversize island was painted in Benjamin Moore’s Caliente for a fiery red look. Pritchett says the Wolf range and large vent hood help balance the fireplace found in the living room on the opposite side. Honed quartzite on the island and Ebony Gray marble around the perimeter, both from Bottega Stone, bring in texture. The appliances are from City Plumbing & Electric Supply Co.
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Opposite: Simple elements make a strong statement in the powder room. The carved black-granite Stone Forest sink from Renaissance Tile & Bath, for instance, sits atop a reclaimed-cypress beam. Mounted on tongue-and-groove paneling, painted in Benjamin Moore’s White Dove, is a mirror with a leather strap by CB2. Below: Reclaimed-cypress details by Morgan Fazzary Fine Homes and Custom Interiors showcase the bones of the house at the entry. The steel staircase, which connects its three levels and separates the master wing from the common areas, lends a modern edge to the home’s rustic aesthetic. The tongue-andgroove ceiling is by Morgan Creek Cabinet Company, and the vintage Oushak rug is from Designer Carpets.
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Right: The live-edge wood side table in the master bedroom was a gift from a close friend of the homeowners. A glass table lamp by Visual Comfort, RH’s crisp white Milou bedding and an accent pillow in Kravet’s Idyllwild linen lend contemporary notes to the rustic room. Artwork by Katharina Chapuis was purchased through Pryor Fine Art. Opposite: Mirrored medicine cabinets flank a Marvin window that affords a beautifully framed view of the water from the husband’s side of the master bathroom. Kohler’s Ladena sink is set into honed Ebony Gray marble from Bottega Stone and the unlacquered brass sconces were purchased through Shiplights.
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GOING COASTAL STUNNING VIEWS EMERGE AND COLORS COLLIDE AS A SEA ISLAND HOME GETS A SOPHISTICATED REFRESH.
photo: sarah winchester. opposite: furnishings courtesy pierce & parker interiors.
WRITTEN BY KAMALA NAIR / PHOTOGRAPHY BY J. SAVAGE GIBSON
ARCHITECTURE / JOHN R. RENTZ, JOHN R. RENTZ ARCHITECT INTERIOR DESIGN / MARY-BRYAN PEYER, MARY-BRYAN PEYER DESIGNS, INC. HOME BUILDER / CLIF PEASE, PEASE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
In the living room of this Sea Island home, a pair of armchairs upholstered in Christopher Farr’s eye-catching Carnival textile brings in lush greens. The raffia-wrapped coffee table is by Serena & Lily, the Bakari rug is by Fibreworks and the custom Niermann Weeks fire screen was purchased through Grizzel & Mann.
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ucked away on Georgia’s small but stunning portion of the Atlantic coast, Sea Island has remained a beloved getaway for Southerners since 1928. With its majestic live oaks, manicured lawns, sandy beaches and vinestrewn Mediterranean-style houses, the idyllic destination draws vacationers year after year. Mary-Bryan Peyer, a designer on nearby St. Simons Island, has been coming to Sea Island since she was young—her great-grandparents, in fact, built one of its first homes. “Everybody knows everybody here,” notes the designer, who recently completed a vacation home here that defines this sentiment in serendipitous ways. Hired on the recommendation of general contractor Clif Pease, Peyer felt an instant click with the clients and soon discovered a fateful coincidence—she and the wife had graduated the same year from the University of Georgia, where they were members of sister sororities. “We didn’t remember each other from back then, but we had lots of mutual friends, so I’m sure we did meet at some point,” says the wife, who also grew up visiting the island. Built in the early 1980s, the home boasts prime views of the marsh, but prior to Peyer’s efforts, its interiors were dated and dark. The homeowners, who maintain their primary residence in Virginia, wanted their island escape to feel more expansive and social, ensuring a beguiling atmosphere for their three teenage children. Working in collaboration with Peyer and architect John R. Rentz, Pease stripped the residence down to its studs, removing all the walls at the back of the house to create a more open layout. They also added a solarium, which overlooks a picturesque courtyard.
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In the living room, pops of pink on the bench and pillows come from durable Thibaut fabrics. A comparatively subdued textile by the same company covers a Lee Industries sofa. The paint used for the backsplash of the built-ins is by Sherwin-Williams.
In the dining room, loomed gray armchairs surround a glass-top driftwood table sourced through All Driftwood Furniture. Artwork by Jacqueline Ellens, sourced through RobertKent Galleries, presides over a Borneo cabinet by Bungalow 5. The recycled-glass empire-style chandelier is from Charleston-based Ro Sham Beaux.
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“In coastal Georgia, the marsh is a very dominant and beautiful thing that everyone admires, so that effort was all about catching those views,” Rentz explains. “With every space, our intention was to take the outside and bring it in.” Once the design team had established an airy new layout, they got to work filling the spaces with light: opting for pale wood floors, bright white walls and trim and plenty of soaring glass windows that look out onto the marsh. “The wife wanted everything clean and light,” Peyer says. “She wanted a transitional look; not too contemporary, but also not traditional.” The inspiration for the palette came from a photo of a light blue kitchen the wife had found in a magazine and admired. “At first I was skeptical,” admits Peyer. “But once I wrapped my head around it, everything went from there.” To provide contrast with the aqua-clad kitchen (accomplished in concert with St. Simons Island firm
Simmer & Soak), Peyer chose a pink theme, infusing every room with blush accents—from the upholstered ottoman in the den down to the herringbone dining-chair cushions. Soft blues and dove gray also pervade the space, creating a sense of classic calm. Still, Peyer knew the home needed brighter pops of color to make it less serious—like a vacation home rather than a main residence. So, splashes of coral on the kitchen banquette and in the wall art serve to invigorate the kitchen, while tropical green leaves in the upholstery and deep teal walls liven up the living room and powder room, respectively. It was key that the home be able to withstand its beachy location, so Peyer deployed plenty of indooroutdoor fabrics and durable natural materials, such as a jute rug in the living room that offsets the otherwise punchy palette. She also chose vibrant wallpaper (a blue lattice pattern in the foyer, an abstract motif in the
Designed by Simmer & Soak, the kitchen cabinets boast a custom shade of blue by Sherwin-Williams and are accented with sleek hardware by RH. The whitequartz Silestone countertops are from Floor & Decor and the custom Wolf range hood was purchased at H and H Lifestyles.
The kitchen’s custom banquette is covered in a Ferrick Mason fabric from Ainsworth-Noah. A duo of Four Hands wishbone chairs joins a custom Santora table by Tritter Feefer. A Coleen & Company chandelier featuring a classical Vitruvian scroll crowns the scene.
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solarium), as well as whimsical curtains (a fun floral in the guest room, a watercolor of indigenous birds and grasses in the master bedroom) to bring a more relaxed energy to the residence. In the den, the designer went even bolder, selecting a teal velvet sofa and pillows, plus an armchair upholstered in aubergine—hues that also appear in the rug’s elaborate motif. “I wanted this room to be a little more masculine, with thicker, richer colors than the rest of the house,” Peyer says. In spite of its playful touches, the home is not without glamour. Hits of aged brass in the light fixtures and the kitchen and bath hardware set a modern tone, while a recycled-glass chandelier—one of the wife’s favorite
pieces—glitters to showstopping effect over the dining room table. In the end, both Peyer and the owners were thrilled with the outcome—not only because of the successful new design, but also for the relationship that blossomed as a result. “We are dear friends now,” Peyer reveals. Sea Island may have changed in the years since Peyer was a child, with new houses popping up around every turn and folks from all over the country flocking to its shores. But as a local saying goes, some things— particularly the “values of treasuring family, friends and nature”—never change. And this holiday home, it turns out, reflects exactly that.
Opposite: Ming green and Thassos marble tiles cover the floor of the master bathroom, which also features white quartz countertops, both from Floor & Decor. Above the vanity are natural clamstone mirrors by Made Goods flanked by Visual Comfort sconces. A Worlds Away accent table provides a glamorous perch next to the American Standard soaking tub. The antique gold Lotus chandelier is by Currey & Company. Below: In the master bedroom, Hickory Chair’s Margaret headboard lays the foundation for crisp Matouk bedding. The nailhead-detail bench is by Lee Industries, upholstered in Schumacher’s Belvedere linen in Temple Pink. The draperies are made of an Etamine by Zimmer + Rohde linen from Ainsworth-Noah and the bedside lamp is by Jamie Young.
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Turquoise garden stools by Emissary mingle with Summer Classics teak lounge chairs on the porch, where the clients enjoy exquisite marsh vistas. Anchoring the scene is a portable fire pit by Sea Island Forge, which provides a cozy gathering spot even in the off-season.
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