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Designers are increasingly seeking out bespoke pieces for their clients, such as this bold wall treatment by MJ Atelier (right).
Welcome to our annual Luxury Report issue dedicated to luxury in all its forms and iterations. To prepare for this issue, our editors reached out to designer-friends to ask, “How do you define luxury?” It’s interesting to read their responses. Certainly, it’s not about extravagance or price. For many, it’s about comfort, calm and a sense of peace in an otherwise noisy and somewhat chaotic world. Luxury is most definitely about anything that is made with great care and an attention to detail. I think it’s also about originality, which seems to be rarer to find these days. Most anything that’s elusive or slightly out of reach can be perceived as luxurious. Of course, time is the ultimate luxury: The idea of waiting for something to be made, (while we’re all programmed for instant gratification these days) seems sumptuous. I can relate to Ken Fulk’s response—that luxury is about the little things, like the scent of fresh-clipped flowers or an unplanned Sunday spent on the sofa. Can’t count how many weekends I’ve fallen into a nap on my red English roll arm, with a paperback novel atop my lap and my two Shih Tzu’s curled up beside me. Heaven!
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Fashion designer Michael Kors once said, “A man in a well-tailored suit will always shine brighter than a guy in an off-the-rack suit.” With customization on the rise, many designers could apply the sentiment to homes outfitted with bespoke elements—including Achille Salvagni, principal of his eponymous international architectural and design practice. “In the last 10 years, my clientele has increasingly sought out homes that are oneof-a-kind,” he says. “In many ways, looking for a designer is like looking for a tailor that can make a dress that fits your body perfectly.” He cites a client who recently hired him to create a highly custom home in Mumbai, India. “She wanted a living room that was a portrait of her family,” he explains. “After interviewing
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the family members, I created furniture that represents the qualities of each. A sofa embodies the personality of the father, the table is inspired by the daughter—together, all the furniture tells this family’s story.” Maria Apelo Cruz, who co-founded the decorative arts studio MJ Atelier with her husband Mike Jovanovic, also sees an increase in customers seeking one-off wallcoverings, furnishings and lighting. “We are riding the wave of designers who want to bring their ideas to life,” she says. “Today’s clients are looking for conversation pieces that no one else has.” An example is the wallcovering they made for an inveterate video gamer that includes symbology from classics including Zelda, Pac-Man and Pokémon.
Cruz says that bringing a designer’s creations to life requires finding the right craftspeople, and that’s challenging. “Many aspects of quality craftsmanship take a lifetime to master—so by the time you’ve perfected your trade, it’s time to retire,” she says. “Traditionally, a lot of information was passed down through families, but these days, some of the offspring of contemporary craftspeople are pursuing other things.” To keep those skills alive, she and her husband have started
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personal aspect that makes the effort and expenditure worth it. The company offers their products in bespoke sizes, colors and fabrics. “Every person has a different idea about what makes the perfect design elements. What could be better than picking your own fabrics in the color combination to make something just for you? Customization is the ultimate expression of luxury.”
Custom designs take the form of personalized wall treatments, such as the one shown on the previous page by MJ Atelier. Other examples include Hammerton Custom’s oneof-a-kind lighting fixtures (top, right); interior furnishings by Achille Salvagni (center); and personalized linens by Matouk (below, left).
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a teaching guild—and to the couple’s delight, they are discovering an eager audience. “The stereotype of a millennial is a person staring at a computer screen,” Cruz says. “But we’ve found many young people who want to learn how to paint, draw and gild.” That’s not to say there’s no place for computer screens in today’s customization climate. In fact, technology is facilitating even higher levels of tailored details. “These days, we have old-world techniques and modern tools living together—you’ll find an anvil next to computer-driven cutting equipment,” says Paul Verbecky, the general manager at Hammerton Custom. “Computer modeling is enabling us to do things we couldn’t have imagined in the past—we recently created a model showing a 6,000-pound fixture that’s 25 feet at its widest point. It’s the easiest and fastest way to show how a piece like that would look in a space.” But custom design takes longer and is more expensive to produce—so why are more consumers seeking it out? George Matouk, Jr., CEO and president of the linen company that bears his family’s name, believes it’s the
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Luxury TAKES SHAPE
DESIGNERS AND ARCHITECTS DEFINE WHAT LUXURY MEANS TO THEM. PRODUCED BY BRITTANY CHEVALIER MCINTYRE
“BIGGER ISN’T BETTER ANYMORE. QUALITY IS EVERYTHING.”
“Classical architecture makes my heart sing–it’s a perfect canvas for both modern and traditional decorating.” –JENNY VORHOFF, STUDIORIGA.COM
“Good scale, simple details, natural light and contextual architecture that speaks to its surroundings.” –MELANIE TURNER, MELANIETURNERINTERIORS.COM
–CORTNEY BISHOP, CORTNEYBISHOP.COM
“Ravishing, beautifully crafted porcelain. My porcelain dinnerware service that I produced for de Gournay is the epitome of luxury—not only in its craftsmanship, but in its finesse, beauty and the way that it translates traditional luxury into a modern vernacular.” –JEFFREY BILHUBER, BILHUBER.COM
IN A CULTURE WHERE MOST EVERYTHING IS READILY AVAILABLE, SOMETHING BESPOKE OR CUSTOMIZED, IS TRULY SPECIAL.” –HOLLY OGDEN, WISEMANANDGALE.COM
“Undoubtedly art. Fine art, whether a painting or sculpture, or an installation can transform a space.” –JONATHAN BROWNING, JONATHANBROWNINGINC.COM
The Mara Credenza by Orior Furniture is madeto-order and constructed of Irish green marble.
“Whether it’s walnut, oak, teak, cedar or a more exotic species— cladding spaces in a warm, organic material is super luxurious.” –JAMIE BUSH, JAMIEBUSH.COM
“It always has been, and always should be, simplicity.” –MASON ST. PETER, MASONSTPETER.COM
“It’s the little things … the scent of fresh-clipped roses brought in from the garden or an unplanned Sunday afternoon spent on the sofa reading the paper with a dog, or three.” –KEN FULK, KENFULK.COM
“Natural lighting is luxurious. Interiors that have light streaming in from multiple, and sometimes unexpected, directions are the most successful.” –MAX STRANG, STRANG.DESIGN
“Soft velvet upholstery, well-worn rugs, handmade tile, antiques, Dutch oil paintings, shelves of great books— all things comfortable, approachable and classic.” –JESSICA HELGERSON, JHINTERIORDESIGN.COM
THE SPACES WE LIVE IN GIVE US A PROTECTED AND INTIMATE FEELING. IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD, LUXURY IS THE CALM IN A TURBULENT SEA.” –JEFFREY DUNGAN, JEFFREYDUNGAN.COM
“Silk velvet is probably the most luxurious fabric. Its hand is incredibly soft. I just want to roll around in it!”
A custom pendant by Hubbardton Forge.
“You can never go wrong with custom lighting and furniture, large windows, gorgeous woodwork and top-of-the-line appliances.” –LAURA KEHOE, LAURAKEHOEDESIGN.COM
“Luxury is embracing the beauty of the past while staying true to your own personal style and keeping modern technologies at a minimum.”
“Bill and Babe Paley’s apartment on Fifth Avenue. Between their incredibly important modern art collection, curious and cultured 18th- and 19th-century European furniture, silk satins, and the beautiful architectural backgrounds, nothing could epitomize luxury more.”
–MICHELLE NUSSBAUMER, CEYLONETCIE.COM
–BRIAN MCCARTHY, BJMINC.COM
–BROOKE GARDNER, BROOKEGARDNER.COM
Hand-painted terra-cotta tiles by Tabarka Studio.
“A LUXURIOUS SPACE IS A MINDFUL ONE; IT’S NOT PRETENTIOUS OR FLASHY.” –ALEXANDRA CHAMPALIMAUD, CHAMPALIMAUDDESIGN.COM
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TIMOTHY CORRIGAN TEAMS UP WITH PERENNIALS TO CREATE FABRICS AND RUGS THAT WORK INDOORS AND OUT. WRITTEN BY SHANNON SHARPE PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY DICKERSON
Timothy Corrigan is a self-proclaimed “Perennials freak.” With the debut of his new seven-fabric, three-rug collection, Perennials by Timothy Corrigan, the celebrated designer has put his own stamp on the high-performance fabric company’s “rugged yet beautiful” ideology. Luxe got the scoop on this exciting collaboration and why indoor-outdoor textiles are the future of design. You are crazy about high-performance fabrics. I’ve been using performance textiles for years— back when they were still ugly striped canvases! I realized early on, if you don’t have to worry about how you’re living in a house then it makes such a difference. I know some people who won’t let anyone drink red wine in their home, and I hate everything about that! When it is a “look but don’t touch” zone, then you’re not comfortable, your family isn’t comfortable and your guests aren’t comfortable. And the appeal of Perennials? It’s a gamechanger. Not all performance fabrics are created equal, and Perennials is kind of fanatical with how its fabrics perform. Also, the rugs feel like the
finest wool or silk. The company’s beautiful, soft carpet is stain-proof, which is exactly what people want. Customers want beauty and practicality. What was the spark for your collection? I have offices in Paris and Los Angeles, so my aesthetic is very much European-inspired, but through a casual California filter. In this collection there’s a fabric that is almost like an Italian tapestry, which is called Go for Baroque. There are also chinoiserie options, one which is inspired by a Chinese wallpaper and another that is reminiscent of an 18th-century interpretation of a French chinoiserie. You skew traditional, while Perennials leans contemporary. This was a real leap for Perennials. Ann Sutherland, who started the company, isn’t naturally drawn to the warmer colors and classical styles that I use but she said, “That’s why we need you!” I told her, “This is not going to be in your comfort zone. Be ready for it.” What’s in the crystal ball for performance fabrics? It’s important to see these fabrics as
“Clients want beauty and practicality,” says designer Timothy Corrigan of his latest performance fabric and rug collection with Perennials.
something to be used indoors and figuring out how more products can be performance based. We’ll also see an expansion into materials like wood finishes with marine varnish so people don’t have to worry about putting down a glass. The future of design is influenced by consumers who are not willing to make the trade-off between performance and beauty.
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THE LATEST TABLETOP FINDS ADD A TOUCH OF ARTFUL LIVING TO THE EVERYDAY. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY BRITTANY CHEVALIER MCINTYRE
This season’s spirited tabletop selections are making it easy to transform everyday place settings into luxurious works of art. Each piece offers a creative expression while also evoking a bold sense of time and place. Consider Buccellati’s Doge collection, which inspirits its Italian craftmanship and pays homage to the splendors of Venetian art with hand-hammered and chiseled silver enhanced with malachite, lapis and red jasper. Closer to home, Michelle Blade looked to her Pacific Northwestern roots for her ceramic Garden Series. Molly Hatch’s Always Collection brings a modern and playful twist to a traditional 18th-century European surface pattern, and Luke Edward Hall’s collaboration with Richard Ginori is based on his love of Greco-Roman mythology. And finally, James Peter Henry morphed his public art installation at TableArt into a limited-edition collection that celebrates “the complexity of a human journey in a possible fourth-dimensional state.”
Clockwise from top left: Always Camille Plate, Molly Hatch for Twig NY / $22.50 / mollyhatch.com. Limited mollyhatch.com Edition Plate, James Peter Henry for TableArt / $240 for two / tableartonline.com. Gardener’s Dinner Plate, Garden Series by Michelle Blade / $200 / spartan-shop.com. Doge Plate in sterling silver with red jasper and lapis / $26,500 / buccellati.com buccellati.com. Centerpiece in Pink, Il Viaggio di Nettuno Collaboration with Luke Edward Hall / $165 / richardginori1735.com.
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ON VIEW PAPER-CUT-PROJECT
THE CHARLES
Atlanta’s newest-to-arrive luxury condos began closings in August at the heart of bustling Buckhead Village. Designed by Lord Aeck Sargent and developed by the Loudermilk Companies, The Charles boasts sweeping city views of Buckhead, Midtown and Downtown and will afford owners a litany of perks such as a clubroom with floating prism fitness center and bar and an elevated amenity deck complete with a dog run, fire pit, lounge area, gardens and infinity pool. The 56 units are beautifully appointed with hardwood floors, Cambria quartz countertops, foldingglass walls and other high-end finishes. thecharlesbuckhead.com
COLLABORATION THE ENGLISH ROOM X LACEFIELD DESIGNS
Charlotte-based interior designer and blogger Holly Hollingsworth Phillips is nationally renowned for her colorful, globally inspired brand, The English Room. When she teamed up with Atlanta-based Beth Lacefield, of textile and soft goods manufacturer Lacefield Designs, she added the weight of Lacefield’s 23 years of industry knowhow to her first collection. The two merged Phillips’ wild color sense with Lacefield’s more sedate sensibilities. “We were totally simpatico,” says
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Phillips, who contributed photos from her travels to maximalist motifs with traditional twists. Manufactured stateside with references to India, Morocco, Italy and England, the patterns encompass Windsor and Bloomsbury—two whimsical, highimpact florals born of British traditions— Mamounia, a painterly geometric alluding to one of Marrakech’s most iconic hotels, as well as Agra and Delhi, paisley and floral block prints inspired by indigenous crafts of the subcontinent. The rollout launched with 15 by-the-yard textiles and seven throw pillows. Next up, says Phillips: a second line of fabrics and, with luck, wallpapers. theenglishroom.biz; lacefielddesigns.com WRITTEN BY KATE ABNEY
BLUEPRINT PHOTO: WORDSEARCH. ON VIEW PHOTO: COURTESY PAPER-CUT-PROJECT. COLLABORATION PHOTOS: VIGNETTE, DUSTIN PECK; PILLOWS, BRIAN BIEDER.
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Nearly 10 years after founding their creative collaboration “at the intersection of fantasy and fashion,” Amy Flurry and Nikki Nye are bringing their Paper-CutProject to the Thomasville Center for the Arts October 3-November 16. The collection ranges from Carnival-esque masks to elaborate wigs, all handmade from paper. While a majority of the pieces will be new, five have been cherry-picked from the duo’s hundreds of creations for the likes of Valentino, Hermès, La Mer, Vogue Italia and the Victoria & Albert Museum, among others. Displayed throughout the gallery are more than a dozen sculptures plus framed prints depicting creations for Sir Elton John’s private collection, window displays for Canadian department store Hudson’s Bay and a Christie’s auction of Elizabeth Taylor’s estate. paper-cut-project.com
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CURATOR Finding ways to intermingle historic and contemporary allows us to keep the roots of the museum’s collection relevant while inspiring fresh conversations about the past as well as the present and the future.”
JOINT ADVENTURE MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS
–SARA ARNOLD, GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART, CHARLESTON
Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, owners of the ultra-successful furniture company that bears their name, are in a car, speeding through rural North Carolina on a weekday morning. Moving forward quickly is an apt metaphor for their business, which is now celebrating its 30 th anniversary. Gold and Williams initially founded a factory in Taylorsville to ensure superior, American-made products, then proceeded to take care of their now 900-plus employees by establishing on-site day care, a gym, a health center and a café. Their progressive policies rocked the furniture industry, and their products—vintage-style leather club chairs and seating slipcovered in casual fabrics—did too. The duo spoke with Luxe about their time in the industry. mgbwhome.com How does 30 feel? MG: Weird and interesting and great. We just hired a CEO, Allison O’Connor, to spearhead things, nurture our team and position us for even bigger and better growth in the future. Greatest lesson learned while in business? BW: Follow your gut. If you don’t have that really deep feeling about something, it may not be quite perfect. So many people let others get in their minds or talk them out of stuff, then things go kind of haywire. Proudest accomplishment as a company? BW: Day care. We started it 22 years ago. Since then we’ve had about 70 kids there all the time. You get to see them grow up. What’s next? MG: A whole new take on leather club chairs in exciting colors, like leaf green, deep red and peacock blue (shown). Some of the silhouettes are classic modern while others have a very new traditional look. 100 / luxesource.com
SHELF life ROOMS TO REMEMBER
Color, pattern, contrast and supreme confidence: terms that describe the rooms of Carleton Varney, the business associate and disciple of designer Dorothy Draper, whose firm he purchased following her 1969 death. With jewel-toned walls, snowy white trim, elegant furnishings and miles of fabric and carpets festooned with a wildly blooming garden of florals, the singular spaces Varney creates highlight the lessons he learned from his stylistic sensei and have cemented his role as interior designer to American presidents, governors and Hollywood celebrities as well as the mind behind stately embassies and magnificent hotels around the world. One of those majestic hostelries, the historic 397-room Grand Hotel, on Michigan’s Mackinac Island since 1887, is the subject of Rooms to Remember, Varney’s 36th book. Since 1976, Varney has been refreshing spaces at the Grand, such as the Cupola Suite (shown); here, he leads a tour of its 43 Named Rooms and Suites, distinctive lodgings devoted to and inspired by historical and famous figures ranging from Nancy Reagan to Napoleon to the late Gloria Vanderbilt. shannongrovepress.com
joint adventure photos: courtesy mitchell gold + bob williams. shelf life photo: courtesy grand hotel.
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ON the HUNT
OPEN HOUSE CIRCA
Counting locations in both Charlotte and Birmingham, Alabama, Circa’s Queen City outpost is making a major move this fall, relocating to a 4,200-square-foot corner space at Specialty Shops SouthPark. The lightfilled showroom will channel the moodier sensibilities of Circa’s second-generation proprietor, Heather Smith, who says to expect “modern romantic; edited but with an element of drama and the unexpected.” Frequently changing vignettes will revolve around the narratives of found objects that reflect founding owner Cindy Smith’s experience hand sourcing in Europe. Among the highlights are a bleached-wood antique case piece converted into a bar and a stone vessel sink fashioned from an Italian marble font, which the mother-daughter duo installed in the designer resource library at the back of the store. Also find midcentury Parisian travertine side tables and Italian sunburst mirrors. “Circa is known for really interesting accessories and decorative items like handmade Italian architectural fragments displayed as tabletop decor that are always the first to fly out of the store,” says Cindy, who also added a 1,200-square-foot mezzanine devoted to designer services. circainteriors.com 102 / LUXESOURCE.COM
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Baton Rouge (“the other L.A.,” the designer says cheekily), Ashley Gilbreath studied architecture and interior design at Auburn University and, after stints in New York and Atlanta, set down roots in Alabama in 2005, launching her firm two years later. “I want to instill in my children the things I remember from being a little girl, like growing up in my grandmother’s house around her beautiful things. Similarly, as a designer, I get to be a part of how people remember life,” expresses Gilbreath, whose eclectic and tailored approach tends to forge friendships with her clients. Gilbreath is momentarily most excited about resurrecting her Parish Shoppe, its very name a tribute to her Louisiana roots. Opened in 2010, the boutique reboots this fall. Expect curated, one-of-a-kind objets d’art, vintage textiles and lighting, antique mirrors and textures that range from “high-gloss lacquered to acidwashed to over-the-top old-school gilt,” says Gilbreath. Here, she shares three of her top spots to score amazing finds. ashleygilbreath.com
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Neighborhood: Birmingham, Alabama
Why she loves it: “It’s ever-evolving. The owners really know their stuff, and they’re big supporters of the trade, which makes it fun to shop with them.” Favorite finds: Simple Swedish chests with clean lines and bleached or painted finishes; antique ironstone dishware she displays in groups or deploys as vessels for big bouquets of hydrangea; and “blue and white everything.” henhouseantiques.com
HOLLAND MACRAE ⊲ Neighborhood: Atlanta
Why she loves it: “The customer service is amazing. In a beautiful space in Buckhead, it’s my favorite place to find those one-of-a-kind statement pieces for a room—an antique that tells a story.” Favorite finds: A 19th-century blanket rack Gilbreath used to hang quilts in a Lake Martin, Alabama vacation house; a high-back armchair in ochre leather she selected for an 18th-century Nashville farmhouse; and a pair of twin cottage beds by Atlanta designer Barbara Westbrook that she installed in a charming two-story guest cottage. hollandmacrae.com
⊳ MAISON BY PAM EVANS
Neighborhood: Mountain Brook, Alabama
Why she loves it: “This is Pam Evans’ place; she's a designer with fabulous taste. It’s not a very large shop, but very well tailored. Good artwork, good vision and fabulous objects.” Favorite finds: Sunburst mirrors, painted terra-cotta jugs, sculptural plaster pieces employed as wall art, architectural prints and works by local Birmingham artists such as William McLure, McKenzie Dove and Jane Timberlake Cooper. facebook.com/maisonbypamevans
OPEN HOUSE PHOTOS: TOP, CHRIS EDWARDS; BOTTOM, COURTESY CIRCA. ON THE HUNT PHOTOS: PORTRAIT, JEFF HERR; HENHOUSE ANTIQUES, HOLLAND WILLIAMS; HOLLAND MACRAE, DAVID CHRISTENSEN; MAISON BY PAM EVANS, SALLY NEAL.
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A passionate advocate of bespoke furnishings, antiques, mixed motifs and thoughtfully displayed personal collections, Nashville designer Eric Ross’ sumptuous spaces celebrate the central tenets of traditional Southern design—so much so that earlier this year he released a book on the subject, Enduring Southern Homes. “I met my wife, Ruthann, in Nashville, and while we lived in Franklin for several years, we witnessed the change,” Ross notes of the Nashville renaissance he’s watched over the course of two decades. “But when a city is reborn, I feel strongly that you need to embrace its beginnings. A building is baked in a language; someone created it to look and feel a certain way, and I think my job as a designer is to preserve that.” Here, Ross shares his Music City mainstays with Luxe. ericrossinteriors.com
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The Hermitage Hotel: It’s a stalwart in a city undergoing a major change. Built in 1910, the hotel (top, left) is Nashville’s oldest. It’s Beaux Arts and very old-school, with rich, quality materials; the whole façade is Indiana limestone and the lobby, which has lots of marble and wood, was designed the old-fashioned way so it’s away from the street. It was beautifully redone in 2003 in a way that’s not pretend. It’s authentic. thehermitagehotel.com
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Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina: We go here for all-out glamour, great views and delicious food. It feels more like New York than Nashville. To get there, you have to take a special elevator to the 34th floor. I’ve been coming here for 25 years, and Nashville has never had a view that high. To sit at the bar or 104 / luxesource.com
in the dining room and see the city from that perspective is special. The palette is creams and grays with dark walnut paneling—very Barbara Barry—and the wall-to-wall carpet makes for great acoustics. jwnashvillehotel.com/dining/ bourbon-steak
this shop (top, right) is owned by two ladies with the best eye. They’re very focused: dishes, table linens, flatware and high-end crystal. They carry Juliska glassware, Arte Italica tableware, sculptural Michael Aram serving pieces—a very curated mix. theregistryfranklin.com
5th & Taylor: I’m very down-toearth—you could say I’m “very Nashville.” And this is a place (bottom, right) I can go in blue jeans and a golf shirt. It’s not fancy, and everything on the menu feels familiar. They do fried chicken, sometimes they do apple pie, and I can’t figure out how they get the mashed potatoes so smooth and creamy without being a mess. 5thandtaylor.com
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The Registry: In an old building on Main Street in downtown Franklin,
Schermerhorn Symphony Center: We love the symphony. This beautiful building (center, right), which Martha Ingram basically commissioned, is really a treasure. Way before the renaissance of Nashville, she had the architect travel Europe looking at the great symphony halls and opera houses to create this jewel downtown. The influences are classical, but there are also Art Deco details like huge chandeliers and these stylized irises—the state flower of Tennessee—on the balconies and railings. nashvillesymphony.org
portrait: evin krehbiel, evin photography. the hermitage hotel photo: courtesy the hermitage hotel. the registry photo: molly peach. symphony center photo: courtesy nashville symphony. 5th & taylor photo: kayleigh walder, vivi lou.
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Following its Southeast launch party in Atlanta, Luxe continued the celebration at the pinnacle of residential design—Nashville developer Tony Giarratana’s penthouse at 505, the tallest residential building in Tennessee, designed in part by Frank Ponterio. Esteemed sponsor, Arteriors, showcased home decor including items from the Frank Ponterio Collection. Guests toasted to the occasion with wines by Bespoke Collection and ASW Distillery, and enjoyed hors d’oeuvres by local celebrity chef Jamie Lynch of 5Church Partner. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SANFORD MYERS
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NEAR & FAR: INTERIORS I LOVE BY LISA FINE Preface: Divided into three sections, Flowers, Collectors & Faraway Places, these interiors reflect the distinct personalities of their owners. Readers will relish in Fine’s many rules of decorating such as, “Don’t be afraid of prints and pattern,” and “Imperfections make a room interesting.” In her words: This book is a collection of everything I love, from exotica to color. Working with photographer Miguel Flores Vianna was a dream. Her aesthetic: A deep appreciation for classic, old-fashioned decorating. Guilty pleasure: White starched linen sheets.
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PIERRE YOVANOVITCH: INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE BY PIERRE YOVANOVITCH Preface: The first monograph from French interior architect Pierre Yovanovitch, this personal and comprehensive collection showcases more than two decades of major design undertakings. Traveling the globe through Yovanovitch’s stunning spaces, it’s clear he is an artist who brings his projects to life and imbues interiors with poetry and elegance. In his words: The writing process was thoroughly enjoyable. This book marks an important milestone that I worked tediously on to make consistent with my vision. His aesthetic: Never static and constantly evolving. Life motto: The best is never enough.
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1. Permia Wallpaper in Caviar Bone / Price upon request / callidusguild.com 2. Black Jade Bracelet in 18k Rose and White Gold With Diamonds / $8,500 / us.robertocoin.com
4. Avion Swing Arm Sconce in Oil Rubbed by Jonathan Browning / $2,750 / jonathanbrowninginc.com 5. Found II Side Table No. 1 by Dumlu Ozcan / $7,000 / aspacestudio.com 6. Helen Chaise Lounge by Antonio Citterio / $9,773 / flexform.it 7. Herringbone Throw in Cream by Evangeline Linens / $265 / neimanmarcus.com 8. Travel Home: Design With A Global Spirit by Caitlin Flemming & Julie Goebel / $40 / abramsbooks.com
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CHAIN LINK Centuries old and commonly used on medieval battlefields, woven chain mail is the focal point of the aptly named Armor Collection by Konekt. The intricately woven stainless steel is draped over the striking metal side table bases, offered in triangular or cylindrical versions. konektfurniture.com
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SMOKE AND MIRRORS Mexico-based designer Laura Kirar’s first artisan furnishings collection includes the Mayan Baroque Mirror, which evokes the divine serpent where there is no beginning or end. The mirror is wrapped in hand-harvested, hand-dyed, and hand-spun lengua de vaca fiber from the Yucatån, a material that has been used in traditional craft since ancient times. maisongerard.com
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STITCH FIX The ethereal Interlude Sconce from master light makers Apparatus presents a handembroidered brass mesh cage suspended around an illuminated alabaster core. Decorating the piece are intricate dimensional beading and threadwork that form an organic design and a tangible interpretation of a musical score. apparatusstudio.com
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TO DYE FOR A modern take on the Egyptian royal throne, the BC Chair from Canadian Troy Smith is certainly substantial with a solid brass base that grounds the piece. Drawing from one of the oldest furniture-making techniques, the designer chose caning to complete the back and seat, which is dyed a very contemporary shade of turquoise. troysmithdesigns.com
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THE LOOK An insider’s guide to what’s new in the world of posh high-rise living, plus bold color ideas to enliven the home’s high-traffic zones.
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INTO the BLUE ONCE OVERLOOKED KITCHEN STORAGE SPACES ARE REINVENTED WITH RICH, JUICY COLOR. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN
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“I love using bold color in a room that feels unexpected,” explains Houston-based designer Lauren Haskett of this sophisticated butler’s pantry scheme that packs a punch with its sensuous blue shade. Traditionally, the kitchen has been a neutral zone where clients steered clear of adventurous tones. Yet today designers are turning to bright and dramatic designs in the kitchen’s auxiliary spaces: Think glamorous and vivid gem tones in a prep kitchen, butler’s pantry or wet bar. These more modest areas are being transformed into rich jewel boxes—a surprising departure from what was once a purely functional room. As Haskett notes, “Color really sets the tone of the room.” So why not add some drama to peeling potatoes and storing spaghetti sauce?
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Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball decorates the butler’s pantry in this Westlake, Texas, home, while Visual Comfort pendants hang from the barrel ceiling covered in a pale blue Elizabeth Dow wallpaper.
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PANTRY PERFECT LAUREN HASKETT
While using a strong color took some persuading (Black was the original pick!), designer Lauren Haskett always knew her client’s butler’s pantry needed something fresh. The trick was elevating the design of this space with polished surfaces and elegant details that were in keeping with the rest of this stately home near Fort Worth, Texas. houstoninteriordesign.co Tell us about the function of this space. I call this the butler’s pantry, but it really has a multitude of uses including acting as a connector between the main kitchen, media room and mudroom, so it gets used all the time. As the kitchen space only has one wall of cabinetry, this room doubles as a coffee bar, wet bar, charging station, storage area for china and catering kitchen. Several appliances, including a Perlick refrigerator, Scotsman ice machine and KitchenAid dishwasher, are also housed in the pantry.
A Native Trails sink and Kallista faucet sit in front of a large window that looks out onto the patio and pool. Backsplash tile from Ann Sacks lines the walls.
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Is the same level of sophistication carried throughout the house? The overall aesthetic of the home is definitely on the formal side and even the spaces that are casual still have an elegance to them, so I wanted to make sure the butler’s pantry reflected how refined this residence is. I also wanted to inject a dose of glamour with this grand color.
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The color is so striking. How did you select it? I’m so happy we went with Hague Blue because there is so much depth to it; it can go green, blue and gray all at the same time. However, what’s most important when working with a darker color in a space is to incorporate contrast, so it won’t ever feel like a cave. Here, we added lighter countertops, pale wallpaper, metallic hardware and glass-front cabinets that bounce light around.
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“Even a galley kitchen in a pied-à-terre is an opportunity to showcase personality. Light from the acid-etched glass door allows the high-gloss green lacquer and mirrored backsplash to really shine.” –JOHN B. MURRAY, jbmarchitect.com
“THE TILE COLOR OF THIS PREP KITCHEN WAS INSPIRED BY THE CLIENT’S DINING ROOM WALLS—IT’S NOT AN EXACT MATCH BUT COMPLEMENTS IT PERFECTLY.” “WE WANTED THE BAR TO LOOK LIKE A LITTLE GEM IN THE ROOM. THIS EMERALD TONE CONTRASTS SO NICELY WITH THE SATIN BRASS TRIM. WHAT’S RICHER THAN THE RIGHT SHADE OF GREEN?” –MICHELLE GERSON, michellegerson.com 168 / luxesource.com
–REBEKAH ZAVELOFF, kitchenlabinteriors.com
Clockwise from top: Architect John B. Murray worked with designer Tom Scheerer on this apartment that overlooks Central Park in Manhattan. Waterworks’ District Tile in Privet provides the perfect backdrop in this River Forest, Illinois, prep area designed by Rebekah Zaveloff. In a New York City apartment, designer Michelle Gerson chose opulent Calypso Green by Benjamin Moore for the bar.
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PRETTY IN PINK New from German fittings company Dornbracht is the Meta Slim faucet. The delicate design and slender lever provides the perfect backdrop for vibrant finish options that are sure to brighten up the bath. It’s available in colorful matte options including light rose (shown), pastel green, yellow and grey blue, as well as 11 other metallic finishes. dornbracht.com
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Antoniolupi’s stately freestanding Vitreo sink becomes the focal point of the bathroom with an intricate decagonal shape and translucent quality. Designed by Carlo Colombo and Andrea Lupi using Cristalmood, a shiny, durable resin material, the sink comes in 10 vibrant hues. antoniolupi.it
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Inspired by marbleized papers and the art of traditional bookbinding, artist Federico Pepe has collaborated with CEDIT by FLORIM on a line of large-scale ceramic wallcoverings. The Araldica collection features graphic coat-ofarms motifs and inlaid stone-like patterns on multicolored backgrounds, such as Corallo Base with Corallo Blasone (shown), that add instant color appeal. florim.com
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This adventurous bath design in West Hollywood, California, showcases Popham’s Brasilia cement tiles in the lawn and milk colorway.
Shannon Wollack and Brittany Zwickl, the designers behind West Hollywood, California, firm Studio Life.Style, wanted to make sure the spaces they created for a clients’ home in Los Angeles had longevity and an enduring aesthetic for their growing family. In the boy’s bathroom they decided to focus on a scheme that was fun and playful yet sophisticated enough to stand the test of time. “Patterned tiles are a great way to bring in color,” the designers explain of a bath area lined with graphic greenand-white tiles, a combination that feels less expected than the traditional blue and brings in bit of whimsy. studio-lifestyle.com 172 / luxesource.com
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“By bathing the space in a deep rich hue, the views are accentuated and take center stage,� says designer Ken Fulk of the lounge he created for The Harrison in San Francisco.
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OUR ANNUAL DEEP DIVE INTO REAL ESTATE AND THE SHEER LUXURY OF HIGH-RISE LIVING. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL
PRODUCED BY BRITTANY CHEVALIER MCINTYRE
MOVING ON UP Over the last few years, more and more people have been gravitating toward cities and the vibrant lifestyle that high-rise living delivers. Young executives, international professionals, families and retired couples are looking for ease, convenience and walkability—museums, restaurants and schools at their doorstep—but all within the frame of luxury living. To meet the demand, developers are turning to the world’s most respected architects and designers to create residential buildings that meet every need, and quite a few whims. A latenight cognac and a game of billiards? A sunrise swim in the infinity pool overlooking the city? It’s all possible. And while the amenities are designed to feel resort-like, they are also intended to feel like home.
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The Harrison, on Rincon Hill in San Francisco, was ahead of the curve when it devoted its penthouse floor not to the preeminent condo but to its residents’ pleasure—a democratizing move that new developments are following. There, designer Ken Fulk, who designed all of the property’s public spaces, created Uncle Harry’s, a green-lacquered lounge that lets everyone take in the 49th floor’s spectacular vistas. “With 180-degree views spanning from the ocean to the bay, we imagined this as the sky-high aerie of a bon vivant explorer that just happens to be your favorite uncle,” says Fulk. Accessed by a grand entry salon, the floor includes a dining room, pantry, fitness center and spa. It’s an homage to the city’s elegant and continental spirit, just with Fulk’s signature pizazz. theharrisonsf.com
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TABLE TALK For its latest collection, Armani/Casa has re-released its clever Link coffee tables with a colorful new look. Originally created in walnut and brass, the new edition, which debuted at Salone del Mobile in Milan this spring, is designed with shagreen-effect leather tops in red, blue and green—colors that appear throughout the collection. The tabletops are banded with satin-brass trim and set on walnut bases. Use the three rhomboidal designs as handy little side tables on their own, or nestle them together to form a larger, hexagonal surface (shown). armani.com/casa
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OPEN BOOK JEFFREY BEERS
Lobby library at 277 Fifth Avenue “Our design reflects the energy and sensibility of NoMad,” says Jeffrey Beers of his vision for 277 Fifth Avenue. “It’s my favorite neighborhood in New York, so it was easy to be inspired by the area’s historical buildings and creative vibe.” Making a traditional statement in thoroughly modern style is the lobby library, one of the building’s most sophisticated amenities. 277fifth.com Why a library? In the building’s lobby entrance, we really wanted to make an instant “welcome home” statement. Describe the look. Handsome, sensible, tailored and timeless. Tell us about the features. If you look closely, you’ll see the library mimics the building’s exterior. It’s beautifully made with dramatic, double-height cases and incredible wood detailing. While we have an affection for designing bookcases (I’m an avid book collector), we prefer to collaborate with renowned publishers like Assouline to curate what goes onto the shelves.
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HIGH SOCIETY
FOUR REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS CHAT ABOUT LUXURY AMENITIES AND THE FUTURE OF HIGH-RISE LIVING.
CURT R. BAILEY
LEONARD STEINBERG
KEVIN BATCHELOR
BRIAN LEVITT
What trends are you seeing in the high-rise sector? Developers will increasingly cater to families who appreciate the benefits of urban living—a graciously designed residence that extends to worldclass amenities for all generations. Must-have amenity: Fitness centers. I want state-of-the-art equipment, first-class service, innovative programming, and well-designed spaces that offer communal cardio workouts to private Pilates sessions. relatedmidwest.com
Why is the high-rise market so hot? Time is the last luxury, and high-rise living delivers convenience. Elevating yourself above the city allows you to enjoy all its joys while separating yourself when it’s time to relax and unwind. Amenities on the horizon: Wind turbines on top, generating energy for the entire building and a landing pad for drone deliveries. Security will become much greater, too. compass.com
Who’s moving in? In the past decade, we have seen a downsizing trend amongst empty nesters, gypsy nesters and older millennials. What’s luring them? This demographic wants walkability and a 24-hour, lock-and-leave lifestyle. Everyone wants their own personal concierge to handle everything from dry cleaning and food deliveries to tickets to the opera. They’re looking for higher-quality, personalized butler-style services. You can’t beat the hyper-convenience. hines.com
What amenity is most important to you? Where we live has a profound effect on our well-being and I’m all for beautifully designed common spaces that encourage gathering. How do you see the high-rise lifestyle advancing? People choose condo living because they want to know their neighbors. There needs to be a renewed focus on creating memorable experiences that build a stronger connection between people, place and community. navareal.com
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At 829 feet, architect Rafael Viñoly’s design for NEMA Chicago, a 76-story property developed by Crescent Heights, is one of the city’s tallest residential towers. Jawdropping views of the Chicago skyline, Grant Park and Lake Michigan can be enjoyed from the residents’ amenity floor on the 16th floor, which features a 75-foot indoor lap pool with adjoining saunas and steam rooms. Or, head outside to the 10,000-square-foot resort deck, with its sunning pool, loungers and spa pools. rentnemachicago.com
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SKY’S the LIMIT Reach (shown) and Rise are two 43-story towers designed by international firm Arquitectonica as part of the Brickell City Centre in Miami. Developed by Swire Properties, the 9-acre site is a billiondollar city-within-a-city, encompassing everything from offices and the East hotel to some 500,000 square feet of shopping and dining space. The blue-mirrored exteriors of the skyline-changing towers reflect passing clouds and sunsets. Inside, residents slide open floor-to-ceiling terrace doors for immediate water and city views. brickellcitycentre.com
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ART SCENE New to Dallas’s Victory Park area is the Victor, a modernist design by two Houston firms, architecture firm Munoz + Albin and interior design firm Mayfield and Ragni Studio. Inspired by the Big D’s thriving art scene, the designers commissioned works specifically for the property. A felt carving by London artist Helen Amy Murray will adorn the lobby, as well as a figure sculpture garden (shown) comprised of 12 resin and steel abstract figures ranging from 8 to 12 feet high by Irish sculptor Brendan Jamison and project partner Mark Revels. To top it off, a light installation by Minnesota artist Trevor Nicholas will illuminate the elevator lobby. thevictordallas.com
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TOP CHEF
15 Hudson Yards, a collaboration between architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Rockwell Group, who oversaw the interiors, has devoted its 51st floor to entertaining amenities that will thrill epicureans and oenophiles alike. Not only are there private dining suites and a speakeasylike wine storage facility, but also a chef’s kitchen and wine tasting room. Rockwell defined the kitchen with a monolithic stone island and opted for leather counter stools in shades of gray and green—all in keeping with the project’s focus on natural materials and interiors that are, “simultaneously calm and strong,” he says. Adding to the gastronomic delights are the property’s restaurants by such luminaries as Thomas Keller and José Andrés. hudsonyardsnewyork.com
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In a city of high rises, One Bennett Park is a stand out. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern with Art Deco references, the building offers breathtaking vistas of Lake Michigan and the city. On the 41st floor of the 70-story tower, residents can savor a landscaped terrace with comfortable lounging and dining spaces, along with an outdoor kitchen, all protected by a glass-and-steel canopy and windscreen. A peek over the edge reveals the building’s private park designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates. onebennettpark.com
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HIGH LIGHTS Perfect for a multi-story foyer or entryway, the Haara Metsa chandelier comes from award-winning British firm Cameron Design House, founded by designer Ian Cameron. The fixture, a larger and vertical version of the original Haara light, features cylindrical glass lanterns that dangle like leaves off a branching polished-brass frame. The design is emblematic of the company’s sculptural forms and imbued with a clean-lined, Nordic aesthetic—a nod to Cameron’s Finnish ancestry. camerondesignhouse.com
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IN A BUCKHEAD HOME, SCULPTURAL FURNISHINGS AND LUSH FABRICS REVEAL THE SOFTER SIDE OF MODERN. WRITTEN BY MINDY PANTIEL / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAX KIM-BEE / STYLING BY CAROLYN ENGLEFIELD
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sked to define their signature style, it’s not uncommon for a designer to run around the question, replying with non-committal adjectives like “timeless” or “transitional.” Not Phoebe Howard. The lauded designer and owner of multiple Mrs. Howard stores—plus sibling shops Max & Company—isn’t all that bashful about claiming her mantra, “keep it pretty,” as the underpinning of her success. “I think pretty is a word that can sometimes have a negative connotation, but I see pretty in a pleasing, delicate, uncomplicated way,” she explains. From that statement, it would be easy to spin “pleasing” as pandering, or “delicate” as fragile, but Howard’s approach suggests otherwise. And the living room of a recently completed Atlanta townhome may just be Exhibit A. One of
three, incidentally, sitting pretty behind the Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead, the residence reflects the instincts of a designer who came to know the client and her late husband over more than a decade and three previous projects—a former Atlanta townhome and two New York apartments. “Her style is modern and a little glamorous, but definitely not severe,” says Howard, who knew those characteristics would translate nicely to the interiors. In less capable hands, the client’s living room—composed of items in varied tones of white—could have fallen flat. Instead, Howard spins a shapely sub-story where the sofa swoops, the contemporary wingback embraces and two vintage Silas Seandel brass coffee tables seem to “spoon.” It’s a subtle sensuality that makes this room pleasing, graceful and, as it happens, pretty.
Opposite: In the living room of this Atlanta townhome by designer Phoebe Howard, a crystal stone Made Goods chest anchors the wall on the opposite side of the entry. The framed drawings are from the homeowner’s extensive art collection and the vintage brass lamp was sourced from the designer’s signature store, Mrs. Howard. Below: The softly curving sofa in the living room complements the silhouette of an equally shapely Italian club chair, both by Coup D’Etat from R Hughes. The Silas Seandel Biomorphic coffee tables read like sculptures, while a Bernhardt Dorwin chair, covered in Holland & Sherry leather, introduces a linear moment. The bamboo-silk carpet is by Mastour Galleries.
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“A banquette seemed a better choice than another table and chairs,” Howard says of the breakfast nook’s custom seating upholstered in Osborne & Little’s Oriole chenille. Mr. Brown London chairs donning a Rogers & Goffigon fabric complete the seating setup around a white oak table from Mrs. Howard. The Michael Amato chandelier is from The Urban Electric Co.
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“Every element was designed to interact,” Howard says. By the same token, the townhomes were part of a longstanding master plan for the luxury property they occupy, anchored by a 42-story hotel and residential tower completed by the firm of Robert A. M. Stern in 2008. The interior architecture for the trio of private “maisonettes” on-site, spearheaded by architect Bulent Baydar and accessed across a manicured courtyard behind walled gardens, was ultimately tackled a decade later. Moving to a compound of this caliber at one of Atlanta’s most glamorous addresses felt in sync with the owner’s appreciation for finer things. “This is the only property of its kind in the city,” Howard explains. “In addition to being near all the best shops and restaurants, this residence is considered part of the hotel, meaning owners get all the same amenities—like a chef who can cook for you, as well as massages and facials.”
Howard coordinated with Baydar’s firm and general contractor Frank Infantino to carry out revisions to the interior architecture, teaming up with her husband, Jim Howard—an accomplished designer in his own right—for elevated updates. His efforts produced a new marbleclad fireplace, gourmet chef’s kitchen and dramatically curved black-iron railing that ascends the home’s meandering, three-story staircase. Turning her energy toward the furnishings with a stated goal of “modern with a soft touch,” Howard employed graceful textures such as suede to temper hard-lined materials like limestone and brass. Combining both persuasions in a single element, a feminine fixture above the dining table curves lithely, smacking at the heart of Howard’s decorating philosophy. “I prefer to take the edge off, not put it on,” she states matter-of-factly.
Mixed metals make a statement in the kitchen, where golden-bronze Holly Hunt dome pendants illuminate Design Within Reach counter stools. Cabinetry by James Michael Howard includes a cold-cast pewter vent hood and stainless steel trim. The waterfalledge island was fabricated with honed Bianco Cristallo quartzite and the backsplash boasts Lunada Bay Tomei glass tile from Walker Zanger.
That concept continues with sumptuous materials (silk, wool and fur in the master suite, alpaca and silk on the living room sofa), a mix of metals, and tiny mirrored tiles that bring just the right amount of bling to the bar. “They make the whole area shimmery and festive,” Howard says. Not to be understated is the impact of the art. In the entry, a painting by Robert De Niro Sr. (not to be confused with his actor son) is the first of many important works, including two Picassos that further elevate the space. Coalescing the elements of the living room, a compelling Andrew Moore photograph puts the viewer right inside Saint Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum, while two
haunting Zhao Kailin portraits—one in the master suite and another in the office—have a tendency to transfix. The latter space was painted a moody green-gray to complement the hyperrealist painting and tie the room to the garden glimpsed through the windows. According to Howard, the owner’s knowledge and appreciation of art, combined with her confident personal style, matches both the new environment and the designer’s mantra to a T. “Pretty doesn’t boast, and it’s not loud. It’s quiet and unassumingly lovely,” Howard says. “The owner is pretty, smart and soft-spoken, and her interiors are, too.”
Opposite: The designer’s attention to detail means every space gets its dues—even this vignette visible as one descends the stairs. This kitchen-adjacent arrangement features framed line drawings and a sunburst mirror from the homeowner’s collection above a demilune table from Mrs. Howard. Below: In the dining room, Quintus dining chairs sourced from Jerry Pair surround a Mr. Brown London table base with a custom top. A curvaceous Kelly Wearstler fixture from Circa Lighting casts a glow from above. The tall shagreen cabinet is also by Mr. Brown London.
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Above: The honed white Thassos and polished Calacatta Dore marble tiles from Renaissance Tile & Bath create a subtle contrast on the master bathroom floor. A diminutive drink table can keep a glass of Champagne within easy reach of the BainUltra soaking tub. Left: In the master suite, a sateen Phillip Jeffries wallcovering surrounds a custom canopy bed from Mrs. Howard topped with Yves Delorme linens. Baker’s Avenue armchair wears Romo linen and Donghia’s Tiberia lamps rest on Made Goods’ sleek Jarin dressers. The stools are by Century Furniture.
MADE for MOMENTS THE STORY OF A TRADITIONAL MEMPHIS RESIDENCE IS REWRITTEN TO REFLECT A MODERN FAMILY’S LIFESTYLE. WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE DEORIO / PHOTOGRAPHY BY RETT PEEK
ARCHITECTURE / DAVID ANDERSON, DAVID ANDERSON ARCHITECT INTERIOR DESIGN / SEAN ANDERSON, SEAN ANDERSON DESIGN HOME BUILDER / DALE MENKEL, MALLARD CONSTRUCTION
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hen asked to share her favorite things about her family’s newly redesigned Memphis residence, homeowner Catherine Nelson doesn’t respond with details about channel-tufted headboards or statement chandeliers. Instead, she shares stories of the gatherings she and her family have hosted here: a bridal luncheon for 100, Bible-study groups, game-day parties, the list goes on. “We’ve always been joyful people because our happiness isn’t rooted in the things that we have,” Catherine says. “But with that said, I don’t know that we always looked forward to going home.” Since 2005, home for the Nelsons—Catherine, her husband, Patrick, their four children and a beloved golden retriever—has been a 1975 brick two-story abode in the suburban neighborhood of Kirby Woods. The Nelsons are its second owners; preceding them were die-hard football fans who filled the house with their favorite team’s colors. “It was orange carpeting, orange everything,” Catherine recalls. Dark wood paneling and a dearth of lighting created a vibe completely at odds with the couple’s preference for clean lines, neutral colors and abundant natural light. It was evident a top-to-bottom renovation was imminent, but it would be more than a decade before the Nelsons felt the timing was right. Meeting designer Sean Anderson through a friend of a friend was what finally set the remodel in motion. “Sean listens very well and leads well,” affirms Catherine, who looked to the designer to direct every part of her home’s overhaul, from the structural to the decorative. “As soon as I told him we were looking to lighten things up, Sean immediately suggested painting the rooms white and bringing in more lighting. He also understood that we wanted a very neutral palette—so people would be drawn to the artwork more than the furniture.” That artwork includes many local talents (“We love our city, and we told Sean it was important that much of the art be by Memphis artists,” says Catherine), as well as creatives throughout the Southeast, who Sean Anderson commissioned specifically for the project. Among them: a dark, nail-studded canvas by Atlanta’s Ashley Finnemore in the foyer; a plaster piece by Birmingham, Alabama artist McKenzie Dove in a guest bedroom; and an acrylic-encased brass sculpture by Nashville’s James Worsham in Patrick’s office. “It’s made of 42 tiny ‘paper’ airplanes—a nod to his passion for flying,” explains the designer, an occasional artist, who himself contributed a couple of pieces. “This is what my work is about. Telling those stories through art and objects.”
For this Memphis living room, designer Sean Anderson used a Currey & Company tête-à-tête to establish two intimate gathering areas. The foreground’s fireside seating group is further demarcated by layered sisal and cowhide rugs beneath a stump side table from Atlanta’s Bungalow Classic. For the U-shaped seating area beyond, he positioned linen-slipcovered sofas and Lee Industries armchairs before a TV cabinet by Old City Millwork.
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Opposite: A natural palette of earth tones, textured fabrics, stones, metals and woods adds warmth and interest to each living space. In the hearth room, a cedar mantel beam, antique folding screen and rugged medicine chair pop against the freshly plastered fireplace wall. Below: Anderson took a similar approach in the living room, where neutral furnishings permit conversation-sparking pieces—like petrified-wood stump side tables from RH and a mixed-media piece by Sean Anderson himself—to take the spotlight.
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Sean Anderson transformed the once-unused library into a welcoming room for morning coffee and afternoon cocktails. The latter is facilitated by CFC’s sleek, two-door Beto bar cabinet, which offers a glimpse of its contents through metal-mesh doors. Linen upholstery and built-in headrests give a pair of RH armchairs a laid-back vibe.
To give the pieces in their collection greater impact, the designer painted most rooms the palest of grays—virtually white—for a cohesive look that “opened things up and created continuity among the spaces.” To modernize the home’s major anchor points, fireplaces were enhanced with sleek applications of plaster, and the kitchen—the one room the homeowners had previously revised—was updated with new hardware, fresh paint on the cabinets and honed white marble countertops. “I wanted a more organic feel,” Sean Anderson says of his decision to keep the gathering spaces neutral, combining contrasting textures—a shaggy wool rug, Belgian linen, matte-painted book spines, an ivory cowhide—with objects that stoke curiosity. “For every new object I added, I tried to find an older one to counterbalance it,” explains the designer, pointing to finds like petrified-wood tables, a vintage ladder and a time-worn shovel mounted to a fireplace wall. Joining later in the project, architect David Anderson likewise looked to the past when converting three upstairs bedrooms and one shared bathroom into a pair
of spacious suites—a delicate operation that builder Dale Menkel managed to execute without disrupting any of Sean Anderson’s achievements on the first floor. “I used classical architecture and traditional forms to drive our decisions for proportions and layout,” the architect explains, “but because we weren’t trying to restore the house to a particular period, we were able to transform the interior into something a little bit different.” That creative approach extended to the designer’s efforts upstairs, including a bathroom with a freestanding concrete tub, a massive quartz vanity and floor-to-ceiling shutters—designed in concert with David Anderson—that provide instant privacy by gliding along a recessed track. The house may tell many stories about its owners, but it never takes the narrative too seriously. And neither do the Nelsons with their approach to living in it—focused more on collecting memories than belongings. “We walk in and we just feel happy. There’s a real sense of peace when you come into our house. It’s all just inviting and comfortable and handsome,” Catherine says. “I don’t think we ever felt this way about our home before.”
Rich textures invite relaxation in the library—from a nailheadtrimmed Geoffrey sofa by Bradley to Noir Furniture’s gnarled-teak Vert coffee table, both of which rest atop a leather-trimmed rug. Isolation, a painting by Los Angeles artist Mark Acetelli, adds a moody sensibility, while Oly Studio’s animallegged Ari side table brings a touch of playfulness.
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Although the homeowners had previously renovated their kitchen, the designer’s efforts gave it a facelift via a layer of plaster on the vent hood and fresh paint on the cabinets. New Ashley Norton hardware and gray-veined Imperial Danby marble countertops balance the rusticity of the ceiling beams and newly refinished wood floors. A custom Roman shade made from Sanderson’s Byron Wool Plains linen softens the look.
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In an upstairs bathroom, a custom cabinet by Old City Millwork provides plentiful storage, allowing the designer to incorporate a monolithic vanity clad in a seamless slab of Cambria quartz. Apparatus Studio’s Tassel sconce illuminates the stone’s leathered finish. A soft rug—a flea-market find—brings warmth to the room’s cool color palette.
The master bedroom’s iron canopy bed—a modern take on French campaign furniture by RH—draws the eye toward the vaulted ceiling, where Sean Anderson suspended Oly Studio’s Klemm chandelier in antique bronze. To create a casual sitting area, the designer surrounded a salvaged wood table from Revival with a Sorensen sofa, also by RH, and a Lee Industries swivel chair.
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SEE IT THROUGH A DESIGN TEAM MARRIES ENGLISH MANOR HALLMARKS WITH MODERN INTERIORS IN A CHARLOTTE HOME. WRITTEN BY BLAKE MILLER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY FOLLOWILL / STYLING BY ELEANOR ROPER
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ARCHITECTURE / FRANK SMITH, FRANK SMITH RESIDENTIAL DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN / KIMBERLY MAUNEY, KIM MAUNEY INTERIORS HOME BUILDER / BRYAN GERRARD, GERRARD BUILDERS
In the entry hall of this Charlotte home, a Marcy Gregg painting from Anne Neilson Gallery draws the eye down the hallway. The clean details of glass entry doors by Pella pair beautifully with Francois & Co. French white-oak floors and ceiling beams custom finished by Tony Montognese.
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esidential designer Frank Smith prefers to work backward. Formerly an engineer, Smith takes a not-so-typical approach when drawing the plans for his clients’ homes. “Most architects like to work from the inside out, designing the interior floor plan then creating an exterior to match,” he says. Smith favors the way the oldschool hand-sketch allows him to imagine interiors in three dimensions, letting the elevation of a façade inform the floor plan behind it, rather than the other way around. “I see it like a Rubik’s cube; moving elements on the axis to ensure that the house is beautiful from all sides.” Smith’s method is a big reason Eydie and Blake Okland enlisted him to design their new home in Charlotte’s stately Tuckaway Park. “I think a lot of architects design what they like or want, but Frank really listened to what we wanted
in a home and created it as such,” says Eydie. She and her husband requested something reminiscent of an old English manor—an homage to Blake’s British ancestry—but with a “timeless, modern” interior. Teaming up with designer Kimberly Mauney, Smith took that request and ran with it; even the arches of the stair railing are a subtle nod to those found in English Gothic architecture. “But those English manor homes were designed for protection and were dark,” Smith explains. “This one is open and full of light.” Having collaborated with Smith in the past—frequently specifying interior finishes for his North Carolina residences— Mauney had come to admire his big ideas and unorthodox process. “Frank really thinks in three dimensions,” says the designer, who joined the project by way of his recommendation. “The beauty of his residences is that
Designer Kimberly Mauney employed a soft oyster color for the walls In the living room and throughout the home, providing the perfect backdrop for bold sapphire sofas by Gregorius Pineo. Mauney balanced the look with touches of gold in the Paul Ferrante chandelier, tabletop accessories and a brass and marble side table purchased at Circa.
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they’re very well-thought-out designs where everything flows seamlessly.” For example, expansive windows along the front of the house align neatly with those in the back, resulting in views that go straight through the public spaces, past the glass railing of the bluestone loggia and to the golf course beyond. Says Smith: “It’s a completely see-through house.” But the apparent simplicity of his design for the Oklands belies a more complex hidden layer. “What you don’t see are the many pathways that allow someone to slip from one room to another unnoticed,” explains Smith, who called on general contractor Bryan Gerrard to execute this maze of entryways. The result is a very human house; one that allows movement organically through the space and cleverly connects each room so that one never arrives at a dead end. Says Eydie: “There’s a continual flow, a somewhat figure-eight design.”
Mauney says the homeowners are among many recent clients to request multifunctional modern spaces. “A living room might become an office in the early morning because it’s where the sun rises and you can enjoy a cup of tea,” she explains. “I think the fluid floor plan allowed me to design in a way that allows the Oklands to use each room for various purposes.” She ensured the interiors felt as bright and airy as the architecture, using luxurious materials and a light hand. “Eydie has great taste. She knew what she wanted, whether it was dark sofas or a special wall treatment,” says the designer. “She also wanted to create a home that would take their daughters through their teenage years and into their adult lives and the expanding family dynamics that would come with weddings and grandbabies.” Employing clean lines and a warm oyster color throughout allowed treasured artworks to serve as
For the kitchen, the design team created a dimensional feature wall complemented by a Calacatta Gold marble backsplash—to which they added a subtle pass-through to the scullery beyond. Mauney completed the look with a Caroline Boykin mixed-media work from Anne Neilson Gallery and a trio of leathercovered counter stools by A. Rudin.
A bespoke Steve Morgan dining table in the breakfast area was outfitted with custom iron legs by Hubbard Iron and finished by Tony Montognese. A Barnett orb chandelier by Paul Ferrante balances the earthiness of the room’s oyster-colored walls and Francois & Co. French oak flooring.
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The loggia was designed to serve as an extension of the living room, so Mauney selected pieces she says feel less typical of outdoor furniture. She outfitted the entire space with luxury outdoor living pieces, including teak lounge seating from the Pure collection by Tribù and Janus et Cie’s Vino round dining table and Wing armchairs. In the evening, Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights’ weathered-copper Governor lanterns cast a soft glow.
punctuation points and hits of saturated shades (sapphire, aubergine, powder blue) to have greater impact. The kitchen is one such space, where a butterfly-themed work by artist Caroline Boykin appears nearly ready to flutter off its pale backdrop. For this room, the design team adapted the traditional fluted details of classical Roman columns, flattening them for a dimensional feature wall that smartly conceals the door to the scullery. A hinged window to the left of the range, cut out of the dramatically veined marble backsplash, is the sole indication this storage space exists. Mauney says the rest of the room was made to look and feel like a living area since, well, “everyone ends up in the kitchen.” Sans pendants to illuminate the honed Calacatta Gold marble countertops, it reads more like a gathering place that “just happens to be used for cooking,” the designer notes. The success of the house is evident from the moment one pulls up to the circular drive—one of landscape architect Bruce Clodfelter’s elegant contributions. “It’s almost like a fishbowl effect,” Eydie says of the ability to look straight through the home to the golf course beyond. “That’s one of the things we love most—this house just flows.”
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Left: Mauney turned the master bathroom into a tranquil escape with romantic Pindler sheer draperies, a Ferguson soaking tub and walls awash in Benjamin Moore’s Classic Gray. A polished nickel Morris lantern by Atlanta designer Suzanne Kasler, sourced from Circa Lighting, adds a luxurious touch. Opposite: The master bedroom is infused with doses of plum, a hue preferred by the homeowners. Mauney continued the palette with zigzag-patterned draperies plus a Persian Garden motif for the bed’s custom bolster, both by Holly Hunt. A Schwung Home chandelier with blown-glass globes brings lightness, while a Bethanne Cople artwork from Anne Neilson Gallery ties everything together.
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PAST Perfect A MODERNIST SENSIBILITY AND AN AFFINITY FOR HISTORY INFORM A FRESH LOOK FOR A FAMILY HOME IN MARIETTA. WRITTEN BY LAURA MAUK PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT PETERSON, RUSTIC WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
ARCHITECTURE / LINDA MACARTHUR, LINDA MACARTHUR, ARCHITECT INTERIOR DESIGN / BRIAN WATFORD, BRIAN WATFORD INTERIORS HOME BUILDER / MICHAEL LADISIC, LADISIC FINE HOMES
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hen Greg and Lee Alison Rable decided to blend classic and modern aesthetics for a new home in Marietta, Georgia, the past became their greatest resource. The couple and their two teenage sons had called a traditionalstyle residence home for 17 years and, in contrast to the open floor plans and luminous interiors they had grown to admire, it had begun to feel dated. Craving clean lines and sunlit rooms, they set out in search of a fresh sensibility. After touring a historic James Means residence—modified by architect Linda MacArthur—the couple became smitten with the home’s U-shaped plan. “We loved the way it wrapped around the beautiful backyard and pool. We knew immediately that was what we wanted,” says Lee Alison, who hired MacArthur to construct a similar home near Marietta’s historic square. “This is where I grew up and my family still lives here, so it was only natural to settle here.” Keeping the principles of modernism and the enduring quality of English country houses in mind, MacArthur devised a stately residence that’s as nostalgic as it is current. To give the home modern functionality, MacArthur employed an open-plan kitchen, breakfast area and family room, and positioned the interior bar adjacent to the formal living room, dining room and pool terrace. “You have to think about how the family will move through the house,” says the architect, who incorporated two staircases—one in each arm of the U-shaped plan. “They used to be near the entry, but it doesn’t make sense to come down the stairs and end up at the front door in your pajamas.” MacArthur took an especially artful approach for the modernist main staircase, which almost “looks like it’s
“THE ENTRY LEADS TO A DARK LIVING ROOM, DRAWING YOUR EYE TO THE EXTERIOR.” –BRIAN WATFORD
floating,” she says. Looking to renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens’ design for England’s Deanery Garden as inspiration, the architect used window walls to help enclose the stairs. In this case, she says, “the stair was not merely a way to get up to another floor but a way to bring light to both levels.” To enhance the references to English country vernacular, she framed the windows with cedar and expressed the stairwell on the exterior by punctuating its brick cladding with cedar and glass. After general contractor Michael Ladisic was brought on to construct the home, the Rables tapped designer Brian Watford to furnish the interiors. “I’ve known Brian since elementary school, but we fell out of touch after high school,” Lee Alison recounts. “One day I was browsing Pinterest and saw work he had done for a local show house, and I knew instantly he was the right designer for us.” She requested to meet for coffee, and soon the reacquainted schoolmates were shopping for paint colors, furniture and fabrics. Watford seamlessly connected his interior design to the architecture, suspending a chandelier with bubble-like glass spheres that cascade through the sunlit stairwell. “I played off the modern design of the staircase,” he says. In the interest of more ethereality, he painted the kitchen’s perimeter cabinetry a pale shade of blue, which complements the teal tone used for the island and pantry cabinetry. Says the designer of the similarly saturated high-gloss interior bar: “The lacquer adds a sense of depth you don’t see elsewhere in the house; it makes the space feel like a little jewel box.” This bold treatment tempers the more traditional style of the kitchen, spearheaded by Jane Hollman of Studio Entourage, the branch of MacArthur’s firm focusing on kitchens, bathrooms and other small-scale projects. In keeping with the color palette Watford had already established, the formal dining room corrals peacock-colored Italian velvet armchairs around an ash wood table and mod metallic chandelier. Watford balanced the home’s blue-green hues by outfitting the breakfast area and living room with cream-colored textiles and warm accents like faux bois and brass. The coved corners of the latter space do well to soften sharp statements made by riveted grass-cloth walls, a kinetic cowhide carpet and sea urchin-shaped ceiling fixture. “I knew I wanted to push more modern,” says Lee Alison, who expressed slight reservations along the transition from traditional. Despite her reticence, it was Watford’s guidance that urged her to get to the design she really desired. “It was a labor of love in the end and I couldn’t have enjoyed it more—getting back in touch with my old friend and creating such an amazing home for my family.”
In the light-filled entry of this Marietta, Georgia home, designer Brian Watford suspended Mr. Brown London’s Rabanne chandelier above a brass and quartz table by Noir Furniture. The acrylic and brass stools—upholstered with Holland & Sherry hair-on-hide—are from Interlude Home. The rug is from Moattar.
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Wrapped in a Phillip Jeffries wallcovering, the living room’s curved walls add interest and a sense of calm. Velvet Bjork Studio sofas were arranged around a faux bois drum table by Ironies. Illuminating the scene are a Lumiere chandelier by Jean de Merry and Apparatus Studio’s sconces, all from R Hughes.
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In the dining room, a gold-leaf Currey & Company Ringmaster chandelier hangs above a Hickory Chair dining table—sourced from Bungalow Classic—and vintage Italian chairs upholstered in a Fishman’s Fabrics teal velvet. The Tibetan wool and silk rug is from Moattar.
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The floating staircase, inspired by Sir Edwin Lutyens’ work, is partly enclosed by cedar-framed window walls that flood the home with sunlight. A brass and hand-blown glass Coup D’Etat chandelier from R Hughes cascades through the stairwell, lending whimsy to the design.
Right: For the bar, MacArthur designed walls that curve into the ceiling and create “the feeling of a club car on a luxury train,” she explains. Watford reinforced the richness of the architecture with glossy green lacquer. Kelly Wearstler’s Cubist pendant from Circa Lighting adds drama in concert with Arteriors’ Watson sconces. Opposite: In the kitchen, a trio of spherical pendants hangs above a Bianco Lasa Fantastico marble-topped island fabricated by Construction Resources. The base is painted SherwinWilliams’ Riverway, while the reproduction Norman Cherner walnut counter stools are from Design Within Reach. The vent hood is by Francois & Co.
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Watford created a serene feeling in the master suite, where he installed a Vanguard Furniture bed upholstered in pale blue Donghia fabric atop a Tibetan rug from Moattar. A Mr. Brown London pendant and Arteriors vintage brass table lamp give the room a glamorous sensibility.
Below, left: The master bathroom, painted a luminous shade of white by Sherwin-Williams, features a vanity topped with Calacatta marble fabricated by Construction Resources. The floor tile is from Renaissance Tile & Bath and the sheepskin-upholstered acrylic bench is from Interlude Home. The streamlined sconces are by Waterworks. Below, right: Watford adorned one wall of the powder room with Artistic Tile’s Kauri Diagonal porcelain in Tasman Blue, made even more dynamic by the addition of a cantilevered vanity with chevron-patterned drawers. Polished nickel sconces from Circa Lighting flank a wood-framed mirror from West Elm.
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