Luxe Magazine November/December 2019 Southeast by SANDOW®

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SOUTHERN COMFORT An interior designer’s circa-1850 home on the South Carolina coast captures the spirit of historic Charleston. Written by Kamala Nair / Photography by Julia Lynn

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With its headquarters and 125,000-square-foot distribution center in New Jersey, an extensive slab gallery and stone shop, eight showrooms and over 200 dealers nationwide, Artistic Tile is living the American design dream. Answering the American call for top quality, customization and the ability to choose materials firsthand, Artistic Tile delivers on these and more with a full-service, one-stopshop experience. “Our production capabilities allow customers complete freedom to design their dream space in a myriad of colors, shapes and patterns,” CEO and founder Nancy Epstein says. “And they will have the highest-quality materials that will fit perfectly in their homes. Clients can select materials in person or watch them being made at our Secaucus facility.”

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THE LOCAL DIFFERENCE Artistic Tile uses its New Jersey manufacturing facilities to prototype and test out new ideas, patterns and colors. “We can walk into the production area and use what they are currently making to inform our latest ideas,” Epstein says. “It is a great symbiotic relationship having a variety of machines right next to our design department.”

1. Precision cutting made on Artistic Tile’s waterjet machine. 2. A bullnose-finished edge. 3. Many stocked patterns can be customized in-house and specified in a variety of materials. All photography courtesy of Artistic Tile

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t was the end of New York Fashion Week and the kick-off to the design season when I found myself in the spirited world of designer Johnson Hartig of fashion brand Libertine. We were jammed into BGs, celebrating the launch of his new textile collection for Schumacher, and I got to chatting with Johnson about our shared belief in the importance of beauty; how deeply it can move you and its power as a means of emotional connection. Walking back to my hotel later, I thought about what had first sparked my own appreciation for beauty. Coincidentally, it involved Schumacher and a room in my grandmother’s home. She referred to it as the “black-and-white room,” her guest room where I stayed on my many visits. The ceiling and walls were covered in Shengyou Toile and all of the bed linens were made from the same fabric. A large white basin set upon a chic French antique table held her artistic interior garden, overflowing with lush green plantings. The table was nested into a large bay window that overlooked one of her several outdoor gardens, dotted with color in the spring and summer. That room was magical to me; it was beauty and warmth and love. This season, I encourage you to seek out beauty and hold a memory of it close to you. As Johnson reminded me...it soothes the soul.

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rivolity, joie de vivre and kaleidoscopic colors are synonymous with the Christian Lacroix aesthetic. The same could be said of the brand’s creative director, Sacha Walckhoff, who stepped into the role in 2010 after Lacroix left the House. Over the last decade, Walckhoff has transformed the company from a fashion powerhouse to a leader in the lifestyle and home decor space. “We are one of the only fashion brands who truly succeeded in going into home decor since Versace and Ralph Lauren,” says the creative director. In his latest furnishings collection with Roche Bobois, Walckhoff has stayed true to the brand’s

theatrical roots, dreaming up a fantastical fairy tale world featuring prints of enchanted forests and exotic creatures living in harmony. “The House of Christian Lacroix is as much about contrast as it is about adding surprise and wonder to the narration in any collection,” says Walckhoff. Each piece in the Bois Paradis collection delights with contrasting textures, evocative shapes and geometric patterns, while paying homage to Christian Lacroix’s beginnings. “This collection is a return to the origins of the House and its founding principle: combining the raw with the sophisticated to create an unrivaled aesthetic style,” says Walckhoff. This is exemplified in furnishings like the sumptuous sofa, which features the botanical Cueillette print in a rich velvet. Other items, like the large sixpaneled screen in natural oak with glossy lacquer, serve as an ideal backdrop for the Bois Paradis motif: a silhouetted storybook scene of soaring birds, swinging apes, and lush flora and fauna. Similar dreamscapes appear in Christian Lacroix’s other home collaborations too, all helmed by Walckhoff, such as a fabric and wallpaper line with Designers Guild and, recently, a porcelain tableware

Sacha Walckhoff’s latest designs for Christian Lacroix Maison include the Bois Paradis Bleu Nigelle wallcovering for Designers Guild (shown on previous page), a porcelain tableware collection with Vista Alegre (top, right), and a furnishings line with Roche Bobois (left).

collection with Vista Alegre. Herbariae, inspired by five flowers—the poppy, narcissus, lotus, dahlia and thistle—and designed around two color themes—a graphic black-and-white palette, and a watercolor style that combines soft pinks and yellows with celadon green and peacock blue—brings a neoclassical freshness to the table. “Mixing geometric patterns and floral ones makes each of them much more interesting,” says Walckhoff. “It allows the eye to go from one point to the other when looking at the decor of the room. As Diana Vreeland said, ‘The eye has to travel.’ ” Enhancing the natural environment has been a trademark of the Christian Lacroix brand, and one that Walckhoff embraces. Iconic moments include the Butterfly Parade design created in 2012 that so embodied the frivolities and joie de vivre of Christian Lacroix that it was mistaken for an archival print. “The lesson was that if a design is close enough to the idea people have about the brand, then the design is Lacroix!” remarks Walckhoff. As a multifaceted company, Walckhoff welcomes, and uses to his advantage, a broader vision. “We are not stopped by ideas that an interior brand would not do or have. To be un-experimented, unexpected sometimes helps,” he says. Aspirations include designing a hotel or a restaurant, and with Walckhoff ’s provocative spirit, one can only imagine the mythical fairy-tale world he might dream up. “When your imagination is always on fire, you just have to move forward,” he says. “It is exciting but exhausting sometimes! It keeps me alive.”

WALCKHOFF HEADSHOT: ANTOINE TEMPÉ. TABLEWARE: COURTESY VISTA ALEGRE. FURNISHINGS: COURTESY ROCHE BOBOIS.

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Personality

TRAITS SCHUMACHER TAKES A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE WITH JOHNSON HARTIG’S FASHION HOUSE, LIBERTINE. WRITTEN BY SHANNON SHARPE PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL COSTELLO

Johnson Hartig, founder of the fashion label Libertine, believes clothing should showcase one’s personality and that the same goes for interior design. “The psychology of interiors fascinates me,” he observes. Hartig brings that passion to his new line with Schumacher—a 40-piece collection of wallpaper, fabric and trim showcasing a mix of bold colors and patterns, but with classical influences. “The collection encapsulates him perfectly,” remarks Dara Caponigro, Schumacher’s creative director. “If you were to use it all together, it makes quite the statement. But if you were to pick out separate pieces, they still translate individually.” Caponigro is a longtime fan of Hartig and she saw him as the perfect collaborator with Schumacher. The brand has a history of working with fashion designers, beginning with Paul Poiret in 1930 and later Elsa Schiaparelli and Karl Lagerfeld under the Waverly brand. The Libertine collection is an example of what Caponigro calls the “yin and yang” of the company. “We have beautiful classics,” she says. “But we’re always pushing forward in terms of fashion and fun.” Bringing his own personality to every detail, many of the pieces, like the Punk Rock Mix Tape trim, were inspired by Hartig’s childhood or his everyday life. “Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, I’ve always been inspired by punk culture,” he says. And the hand-drawn artwork of the Magical Ming Dragon fabric and wallcovering was influenced by Hartig’s own prized Tibetan rug. While his newest designs embody a sharp boldness, they maintain an underlying classic style. For example, the Modern Toile fabric and wallcovering features a contemporary twist on the traditional design using large-scale patterns, and the Java Seas fabric finds its inspiration in Indian batiks from the 16th and 17th centuries. “I can’t wait to see how people use them—even if they use a couple pillows or pieces throughout a room,” Hartig says. “It will be reflective of their personalities, as they are of mine.”

Johnson Hartig photographed in his Los Angeles home with his dog, Terrance. “The way Johnson understands home is the way he understands fashion,” says Dara Caponigro, Schumacher’s creative director. “He has an innate style, innate creativity.”

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RH’s Ultra Luxe hand-knotted collection showcases the finest fibers available in a variety of colors, such as the Trouvé, Allura, Oscuro and Palais rugs (shown clockwise from top).

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he right rug is a springboard for a space— setting the tone, palette and texture for a room. As such, the floor coverings in RH’s latest Ultra Luxe collection set the bar high with rich textiles such as handspun silk, Mongolian cashmere, Peruvian Alpaca and pure New Zealand wool. Soft to the touch, these fabrics, along with premium linen, have long been synonymous with elevated apparel and home decor. The collection features pieces that are exquisitely hand-knotted from the most refined materials—ranging from 80- to 121-knot count per square inch—with a plushness that can be felt in the dense pile of each design. And just in time for the season, the cashmere collection is expanding with a shag addition, making this winter that much cozier.

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DESIGNER CRISTINA CELESTINO EMBRACES AN ICONIC FENDI PATTERN IN HER LATEST LAUNCH WITH THE ESTEEMED FASHION HOUSE. WRITTEN BY BRITTANY CHEVALIER MCINTYRE PHOTOGRAPHY BY OMAR SARTOR

Formally trained as an architect, Cristina Celestino’s design direction combines traditional elements connoting heritage with a contemporary aesthetic. As a fellow Italian interior and product designer with a passion for legacy, it was quite fitting that Fendi Casa tapped Celestino for its latest groundbreaking collection, Back Home. Here, Luxe gets the scoop on the inspiration behind the collaboration with the renowned fashion label. You first worked with Fendi designing one-ofa-kind furniture for the Design Miami booth in 2016. What came next? I worked with Fendi on the Omotesando store in Tokyo, where the Design Miami concept was adapted to a pop-up using everything from the furniture to wallcoverings. Some of those pieces—mostly low tables and sofas—were then chosen and produced exclusively for several Fendi boutiques worldwide. Silvia Venturini Fendi trusted in my

vision and thought that my collection represented the Fendi world, but also had strong potential commercially. After suggesting my work to Raffaella Vignatelli, the president of Fendi Casa, this collection, Back Home, was born.

company and an Italian family heritage brand run by women, both Fendi and Fendi Casa, who offered me complete freedom in the design process. We shared a common vision, so it was a very easy collaboration from start to finish.

And the influence? Silvia Venturini Fendi asked me to create a collection of furniture inspired by the Pequin—Fendi’s signature broad stripe pattern—created back in 1987, the same year Fendi Casa launched. As for the inspiration, the overall mood is from the ’70s—and, in particular, the interiors and furniture of Willy Rizzo, a decorator and photographer who worked in Rome in the mid-60s. He mixed refined luxury with a modern vision in a bold and distinct way using very rich material combinations and finishes.

Any favorites? That would be like asking a parent to name a favorite child—it’s impossible! I love different elements in each of the pieces, and I love that they work alone as either statement and iconic pieces, or equally well together.

This is a large collection—14 products! What was it like to work with the Fendi Casa team? It was an honor to collaborate with such an iconic

What were your aspirations for this collection? My hope, as it is with all of my designs, is to create pieces that express a message and a story beyond the aesthetic value. One that people remember. Fendi Casa’s quality is impeccable, so if people choose to pass this furniture down, they can certainly do so, but I never design with those preconceptions. I simply follow my heart and my imagination.

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MICHELLE WORKMAN X DYNASTY HOME Continuing through January 12 at the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta, “Fashioning Art from Paper” examines the trompe l’oeil works of celebrated Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave, marking the final stop of a two-year tour that began at Memphis’ Dixon Gallery & Gardens. For 25 years, the lauded painter, fashion designer and textile artisan has merged her passions to create a body of work made entirely from paper—a material she cuts, shapes, paints and manipulates to realistically mimic textiles like tulle, velvet, silk brocade and even a quite convincing rendition of pearls. Installed amid a sumptuous, Renaissance-inspired backdrop, the elaborate sculptures interpret historic ensembles spanning more than five centuries, from the opulent garments of Florence’s famed Medici family and Elizabethan gowns to the streamlined silhouettes of Mariano Fortuny—a major source of de Borchgrave’s inspiration—and Coco Chanel. Also on display are Borchgrave’s takes on costumes for the Russian ballet by Léon Bakst, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and more, plus suzani caftans inspired by Central Asia’s prized Silk Road. scadfash.org 074 / LUXESOURCE.COM

In designing her debut line of wallpapers, Michelle Workman wanted to stretch the limits of her creativity—plus material possibilities. “I have tons of experience creating and designing furniture. But wallpaper was something new,” says the Chattanooga, Tennessee-based designer, whose new 24-SKU collection with U.K. maker Dynasty Home incorporates unusual substrates like green-tinged mica and metallic foil with a yellow cast, à la antique mirror. She applied an elaborate peacock pattern to the latter, achieving a brilliant take on scenic paper via a four-panel repeat. Additional motifs speak to the Art Deco influences of her Los Angeles childhood, culminating in a career with A-list clients who swear by both her design expertise and discretion. Still, Workman’s six years in her adoptive Southeast ensure they’ll be just as beloved by buyers in her own backyard. michelleworkman.com WRITTEN BY KATE ABNEY

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Two new showrooms and one on the move within the city are augmenting Atlanta’s already robust offerings to the design community. Although it previously maintained a presence at AmericasMart through another dealer, South Florida-based Soicher Marin debuted its fi rst year-round showroom at the downtown Atlanta design center this summer. More than 1,500 square feet lend room to display original collections by artists such as Dana Gibson and Susan Hable. Also at AmericasMart, longtime Codarus alumna Katrena Griggs opened the doors of her Curated Home Brands showroom, welcoming an array of producers including Square Feathers, Benson-Cobb, Artography and Boho Luxe, a textile line by SmithHönig. And after more than a decade on John Wesley Dobbs Avenue in downtown Atlanta, Context Gallery has moved its inventory of edgy wares to a light-filled space at ADAC West, featuring brands such as Carl Hansen & Søn and Flos, plus new arrivals like B&B Italia and Cassina.

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THE FRUIT of her LOOM JUDIT JUST ANTELÓ

After moving to North Carolina in 2013, Barcelona-born artisan Judit Just Anteló turned a hobby into a vocation, launching jujujust from her downtown Asheville live-work atelier. Handwoven on two types of looms from thick wool and cotton yarns, satin cords, viscose tassels and vintage silks, her polychromatic creations stem from Catalan craft, a pivotal trip to Morocco and watching her mother as a little girl. “She was always weaving, sewing or crocheting,” Anteló recalls. Following a period spent in fashion school and four years practicing sculpture, she gravitated back to textiles, converging two preferred disciplines for dimensional wall hangings with tufted effects. “It’s like a carpet technique,” she says. “I knot and cut, knot and cut.” Here, Luxe got a little insight into Anteló’s one-of-a-kind works. Do the sizes of your looms limit you? No, I can make tapestries as big as a buyer wants—actually, the price is the only limit. Shipping weight is the biggest factor. They’re really heavy, my pieces. The largest I’ve made is 48 inches, but I could cover a whole wall, potentially.

Does being deaf in one ear enhance your sensory perception of color or texture? I think I may have synesthesia. It delights me how certain colors mesh together—like yellow, pink and gray, or aubergine, chartreuse and salmon. My bedroom is yellows and oranges and reds and pink. My living room is all blue and mustard. Yeah, I’m a little bit of a color addict. I’m also very tactile; I inherited all these silks from my mom that you cannot get anymore. I hoard them, along with handmade lace. What’s next on your creative journey? Less made-toorder and more custom commissions, because they’re more interesting to me. I also like having a long lead time to create; pieces are sometimes 12 weeks out. I plan to go in the homewares direction pretty soon, like rugs and pillows. 076 / LUXESOURCE.COM

PHOTOS: WALL HANGINGS, JUDIT JUST ANTELÓ; PORTRAIT, HALEY NOCIK.

Are you inspired by other textile artists? Right now, Sheila Hicks. And I used to live next to the Miró museum; there is a massive tapestry by him—like, 8 meters high— I could stare at forever. Also, Catalan tapestry-maker Josep Grau-Garriga. I saw his work at a great big exhibit at Salon 94 in New York.

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TALKING SHOP COURTLAND & CO.

Courtland Stevens moved to Savannah in 2006 with grad-school intentions, but she never did make it to campus. Purchasing a historic building on Whitaker Street instead, she traded a master’s degree in art history for a turn in the family business (her aunt and cousins own The Monogram Shop in East Hampton). With neighbors such as Circa Lighting and One Fish Two Fish, Stevens’ fine linens store was bound to make an impact, but in 2019 she overhauled everything, even changing the name from Number Four Eleven to Courtland & Co. “It’s a more refined version of what we had before,” explains Stevens. Colorful lamps, fine art by the likes of Hunt Slonem and rehabbed vintage wares now complement brands Matouk, Busatti, Sferra and more. Luxe got the lowdown on the rest. courtlandandco.com

STATEMENT MAKER A practicing architect and designer, duVisst’s David Wildman resisted the urge to make furniture for years, but the creative itch persisted. He started with a metal shelf at the end of 2018, and an entire collection grew from there. “By nature, I’m not very talkative. I make these furnishings because I have something to say,” explains Wildman, who defines his creations as singular statements—design moments that otherwise would be dispersed throughout an entire building, dampening their impact. His workshop in Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston is a playground of exploratory processes that merge modern fabrication methods like laser-cutting and 3D printing with more classical ones such as hand carving and bronze casting. And although his company name comes from a Norwegian word meaning “an intentional or deliberate act,” Wildman’s influences are diverse—incorporating elements of Scandinavian design but also Asian, Art Deco and others. Uniting them is his commitment to contrast: in color, texture and materials. And with more than a dozen designs available now, he has plans to double the offerings in 2020. duvisst.com

We love the new look. What are you most excited about? We just unveiled a new section downstairs where we now have a proper children’s boutique and a shop-in-shop for custom upholstery. It’s a true showplace, sort of like a department store. The shift in color palette is refreshing. Everything in my life right now is lavender and green because we’ve rebranded under those colors. I’ve always been compelled to use green in my house. But 14 years ago, when we opened, everything was blue and white. What florals are you gravitating toward? Floral bunches, like lily of the valley and old-school prints inspired by Gucci scarves. I know it sounds gauche, but that’s where

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I vibe. I love minimal things or loads of chintz, but I usually fall somewhere in between. Are there any new products in that vein? I’m launching a line of privatelabel sheeting and tabletop linens with illustrator Gina Langford. We had a company in India turn her watercolors into beautiful, vintage-inspired motifs. We’ve also embroidered designs by Bob Christian on napkins and pillows for holiday.

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8 a.m. Start the day at The Sacred Garden at Avondale Presbyterian Church. I like to walk the labyrinth to clear my mind and set my daily intention. 9 a.m. Head to SOCO Gallery (bottom, left) for meetings with my team as we plan upcoming exhibitions—our Haas Brothers show opens November 13! Afterward, check inventory at SOCO Shop, our retail space for prints, books and artist objects. 12 p.m. Pick up to-go fare at Reid’s Fine Foods, then head to Barrie Benson Interior Design for a working lunch to discuss Peg Norriss (top), a new arts-driven company we launched to create capsule collections for interiors

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through exclusive, custom collaborations with artists. 3 p.m. Bike ride with my two daughters, Evie and Lydia, on the greenway. We typically start at Freedom Park and ride to 3rd Street. A quick stop at Not Just Coffee on Jay Street is a must for a matcha latte. 7 p.m. Attend an exhibition opening at The Mint Museum Uptown, North Carolina’s first art museum with an encyclopedic collection. Do not miss the Sheila Hicks (bottom, right) installation in the atrium. 8 p.m. Dinner with my husband at Bardo, a small-plate restaurant in South End. The Spanish octopus with bacon and chili is a must.

PORTRAIT, PEG NORRISS PHOTO AND SOCO GALLERY PHOTO: LYDIA BITTNER-BAIRD. SHEILA HICKS PHOTO: COURTESY THE MINT MUSEUM.

Having worked as a model in New York and abroad throughout the late 1990s and early aughts, Oklahoma-reared tastemaker Chandra Johnson considered her 2005 move to Charlotte a significant shift. But she did it for love, after all: her marriage to NASCAR notable Jimmie Johnson. Soon, she fell just as hard for the Queen City, calling it “vibrant and cosmopolitan.” In 2014, she started to parlay her passion for collecting into pop-up art shows that eventually blossomed into her SOCO Gallery (short for “Southern Comfort”) brick-and-mortar—plus accompanying retail concept SOCO Shop—ensconced in a charming ’20s bungalow on Providence Road. Over the years, Johnson’s discerning eye has bolstered the city’s culture quotient via artists such as Scott Avett, Sally Mann, Austin Eddy and Andrew Moore, along with the emerging talents she scouts out while traveling here, there and everywhere while on tour with her husband. soco-gallery.com

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ADAC, AmericasMart and Currey & Company sponsored the celebration of Luxe’s Southeast edition. The event was held at the beautiful offices of Nequette Architecture & Design in downtown Birmingham. Guests enjoyed wines from Blackbird Vineyards, signature cocktails from ASW Distillery and gourmet catering by Galley and Garden.

At the private residence of Charlotte Lucas, ADAC honored Pamela Jaccarino, Founding Editor in Chief, Luxe Interiors + Design. Over ninety top level design professional and industry leaders came out to celebrate the best of Charlotte Design. ADAC showroom sponsors included beau studio, Jerry Pair, Julian Chichester, Kravet Inc., Paul +, Renaissance Tile & Bath, and ROMO.

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INTERIOR DESIGNERS

CINDY MEADOR INTERIORS Cindy Meador is a self-proclaimed “mixologist.” From coastal Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, to the 30A communities of Florida, the interior designer combines new traditionalism and a contemporary vibe; glam and midcentury; vibrance and serenity. While spaces by Cindy Meador Interiors are signature in their detail and curated refinement, no two are alike. Whether for a primary or secondary residence, Meador meets with the homeowner multiple times before embarking on the design journey. “I ask them to do a little homework with me,” she says. “We make lists of colors and patterns they love or hate, and discuss elements of their lifestyle, like what they love to do, how they realistically spend their time, kids and grandkids, if they cook, how often they travel and if they enjoy accumulating and displaying mementos.” Speaking of, Meador has a collection of her own, amassed with others in mind. “In addition to our full-service design business, we run a showroom and boutique that is open to the public,” she says. “Our team can help you select accents for your home, order custom pieces and offer advice for any space. We carry furniture, lighting, accessories, linens, serveware, bar and cocktail items, books, candles and home fragrances.” Cindy Meador: the queen of comprehensive.

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“I learned a long time ago that my talent and passion lie in diverse, client-centric design.”

Ask the Expert 1

Who are your greatest influences? My mother and grandmother. They loved to redecorate and used to take me along to their appointments with an interior designer. I have the invoice from one of my grandmother’s favorites framed in my office. The entire project cost just $12,000. It was 1962. What type of project would you love to take on? The restoration of a midcentury modern in the desert would be a fun challenge and change of pace from the seaside and urban dwellings I often work on.

What part has the digital age played in the success of your firm? If a client were to visit a restaurant or their friend’s home that I had designed, the style of that space would be their only frame of reference for my work. But on the internet, a few clicks can walk them through my entire portfolio.

1. Custom zebrawood cabinets complement a terrazzo waterfall countertop. The sputnik chandeliers, brass hood and leather counter stools add textural contrast. 2. In this living room, a custom walnut fireplace is flanked by dimensional hexagon tiles and surrounded by a floating marble hearth. In front of the fireplace sits an Eames lounge and ottomanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;something every midcentury modern home must have. 3. Upon entering this library, the eye is drawn to a custom chandelier inspired by a hotel in Venice. Boasting more than 26,000 glass beads, it overlooks the antique marble mantel, which was found at Chesneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in England. 4. This homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master bedroom features exceptionally beautiful Italian fabrics, all custom-made to suit the headboard, which has an antique mirror and Venetian-style painted border. 5. Formal, Italian architecture provides open living and dining space. Matching chandeliers, sourced in Murano, Italy, combine with custom rugs to define each area, making this grand ballroom feel more intimate and inviting. All photography by Chris Luker

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DISCOVERIES ARTISAN VISIONS COME TO LIFE IN A MONTAGE OF EXQUISITE FLOORING, FABRICS AND FURNITURE.

WALKER ZANGER Handmade and hand-painted by local artisans in Walker Zanger’s San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, factory, each dynamic tile collection offers bold, new visions in design. walkerzanger.com

BARCLAY BUTERA MALIBU The Adamson hall chest and Leblanc accent chair are from the Barclay Butera Malibu collection for Lexington. The portfolio features casual, contemporary designs blending natural materials, textural surfaces and artisan finishes. lexington.com

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LILLIAN AUGUST FINE FURNITURE With a mastery of storytelling, Lillian August’s designs are coveted for their range of expression—from glamourous to clean, edited forms. Her trademark looks blend periods and styles, reflecting her signature point of view. lillianaugustfinefurniture.com

BRIZO The Invari™ Bath Collection by Brizo® celebrates a new reign of Edwardian elegance, softened by streamlined Machine Age sensibilities. From the faceted base to the exquisite linchpin joints, subtle decorative elements provide adornment without excess.

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SNAIDERO USA Designed by architect Mario Mazzer, the ELEGANTE Bespoke Riquadro storage system uses clear tempered glass, creating beautiful transparencies that enhance living spaces. Remote-controlled LED lights on its shelves enhance the effect. snaidero-usa.com

ZEPHYR The Lift Downdraft ventilation hood by Zephyr rises to the occasion with the touch of a button. Featuring Tri-Capture Zones, Dual-Level BriteStrip™ LED lighting, and 4-Way Ducting, Lift is space-efficient and offers the perfect combination of innovative design and technology. zephyronline.com

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MARKET Celebrate the season with boldly patterned wallcoverings, pieces inspired by famous fashion moments and high-design furniture.

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Scene STEALERS

A DARING DISPLAY OF WALLPAPER PATTERN PLAY. PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN WITH SARAH SHELTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE GAO

MODERN MARBLES Wall: Stones of Venice in Gold / madeaux.com. Panels from left: Marble Tile Wallpaper 3 in Olive / thevalelondon.co.uk. To & Fro in Madeleine / flatvernacular.com. Stone Plume in Starlight Night by Rule of Three / altforliving.com. Jourdain in Graphite / designersguild.com. Taplow in Spice Leaf / leejofa.com.

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ARCHITECTURAL ARRAY Wall: Portofino in Azurra by Timothy Corrigan / fromental.co.uk. Floor: Branford in Indigo/Delft / cowtan.com. Panels from left: Procuratie by Fornasetti / cole-and-son.com. Lacunaria in Sky / fschumacher.com. Silver Metallic Ceiling Wallpaper / grahambrown.com. Versailles Wallpaper Mural / mitchellblack.com.

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TOILE DE VIVRE Wall: Lion Toile Wallpaper in Pebble / thevalelondon.co.uk. Floor: Dinosauria in Dusk / houseofhackney.com. Panels from left: Folie in Myrtille by Christian Lacroix / designersguild.com. Toile des Indes in Rouge / pierrefrey.com. Wythe Toile in Finbourn Flat / flavorpaper.com. Stand Wood in Teal/ Velvet Blue by Zoffany / stylelibrary.com. Mystic Garden in Vegetable / astekhome.com. Grecian Ladies in Grape Juice / brettdesigninc.com.

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CLOUD COVER Wall: Exposure 4 / astekhome.com. Panels from left: Oceanic in Sepia Sky by Timothy Corrigan / fromental.co.uk. Ming Dragon in Lapis/Saffron by Brunschwig & Fils / kravet.com. De lac en lac in Ensorceleuses Senteurs / elitis.fr. Lustre Tile in Gold by Zoffany / stylelibrary.com. Cloudburst in Navy / yorkwallcoverings.com.

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1. Coco Fixture / $22,900 / laroseguyon.com 2. Four Point in Jet / Price upon request / kravet.com

CHANEL, PARIS 1983

3. Tweed Wallpaper in Pink / Price upon request / cole-and-son.com 4. Petra Towel Rack by Maison Valentina / $3,830 / covethouse.eu 5. Vintage Chanel Gold Earrings / $1,000 / 1stdibs.com 6. Circus Velour Ottoman by Simon Legald / from $620 / propertyfurniture.com 7. Sunburst Screen by Hutton Wilkinson for Tony Duquette / $3,888 / maitland-smith.com 8. Hupo Candle / $125 / trudon.com

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While already established in the fashion world before arriving at the House of Chanel in 1983, it was Karl Lagerfeld’s 30-plus-year tenure at the helm of the French label that solidified his place in fashion history. The “more-is-more” attitude of the ’80s saw women dressing in bold patterns and figure-defining silhouettes, an attitude that’s seeing a resurgence today, where flaunting one’s personal style is celebrated more than ever.

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CLEAN LINES CALVIN KLEIN, NEW YORK 1994

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Minimalist dressers can thank Calvin Klein for the ultimate referendum in restraint, and for giving us Kate Moss, too. Looking to neutral tones, genderbending shapes and simple silhouettes that defined his early 1990s collections (and influenced the overall sleek approach to female urban dressing of that era), the brand’s ethos of simplicity is just as applicable in one’s wardrobe as it is in the home.

1. Beckett Semi-Ellipse Pull / Price upon request / matthewstudiosny.com 2. Acetate & Metal Aviator Sunglasses by Calvin Klein / $475 / neimanmarcus.com 3. Casale Oval / Price upon request / visionnaire-home.com 4. Chasm Side Table / $2,810 / blaineynorthcollection.com 5. Nº135 Supper Chair / $4,950 / avoirdupois.com 6. Bricka Rug by Hokanson for Scott Group Studio / Price upon request / scottgroupstudio.com 7. Pop Wall Sconce / $895 / blueprintlighting.com

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1. Avignon in Petal/Stone by Suzanne Kasler for Lee Jofa / Price upon request / leejofa.com

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2. Floral-print Satin Cushion by Preen by Thornton Bregazzi / $201 / matchesfashion.com

Oscar de la Renta garnered loyal devotees dressing first ladies, A-list celebrities and socialites around the world. Lately, younger generations have laid claim to their mother’s vintage pieces—a testament to the enduring beauty of his designs, and further proving that ladylike dressing will always be in vogue. The couturier king’s final runway show presented a parade of blooming florals and lovely details—a sweet note to end on, indeed.

3. Jardin Mirror / $1,545 / bunnywilliamshome.com 4. Printed Metallic Leather Alibi Bag / $2,390 / oscardelarenta.com

5. L’Ombre dans l’Eau Eau de Toilette / $140 for 3.34 ounces / diptyque.com 6. Anemone Catch All / $50 / michaelaram.com 7. Bagagli Bench / Price upon request / magnihomecollection.com 9. Wykeham Wall Light / $3,562 / vaughandesigns.com

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8. Gigia Throw / $225 / sferra.com

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TIMELESS AMERICANA RALPH LAUREN, NEW YORK 2018

Marking the 50th anniversary of his namesake line in 2018, Ralph Lauren celebrated with a Central Park show featuring an astounding 100 runway looks. Reviving his famous collectionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from collegiate prep to effortless black tieâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;viewers left wanting to dress for his perfectly curated worlds. A fan favorite: his refined, rustic interpretation of the American West where sumptuous textiles, references to nature, and rich colors came together to create an effortlessly chic aesthetic.

1. Amethyst Bubbles Hock / $310 / saint-louis.com 2. Kantha Blanket in Indigo Plaid by Light-Years / $800 / communedesign.com 3. Garrett Ice Bucket and Tongs / $295 / ralphlauren.com

5. 9099-92 Cocktail Ottoman / Price upon request / leeindustries.com 6. Cowhide Rug / from $366 / shophorne.com

7. Jewel Tone Plaid Placemat / $128 / joannabuchanan.com 8. Nickho Rey Sunburst Hoop Earrings / $225 / modaoperandi.com

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4. Giardino Antico Small Turquoise Cushion by Tessitura Bevilacqua / $1,140 / artemest.com

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CURVE APPEAL The sculptural LED Spiral Lamps, created by Swiss studio Atelier OÃ¯ for the Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades collection, explore the interplay between light and shadow with twisted strips of leather constructed using a reflective metallic side that can be adjusted to create a light of ideal proportions. louisvuitton.com

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SITTING PRETTY Inspired by the intricate braiding detail seen on Fendi’s elegant handbags, the new Thea Swivel Armchair uses a geometric woven leather cord design for the back of the piece. Fendi Casa’s master craftsmen mark out the saddle hide motif strand by strand. luxurylivinggroup.com

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ON DISPLAY The epitome of Americana style, Ralph Lauren Home has teamed up with storied English ceramics company Burleigh on an assortment of elegant dining and entertaining pieces. Romantic floral motifs Faded Peony and Garden Vine are shown in green, the newest colorway for the season. ralphlauren.com

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SLEEK SILHOUETTE Simple lines and superior quality are the hallmarks of the Tray-Tôt by Hermès, a multipurpose tray holder that also makes a chic side or drinks table. Bridle leather straps evoke a harness, part of the brand’s equestrian ethos, and contrast beautifully with the rich oak wood. hermes.com

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RIGHT ANGLE Made famous by iconic Italian fashion house Missoni, the classic chevron knitwear designs have been reworked and magnified on Jarris and Zig Zag, two new rug styles from Missoni Home. Each floor covering is hand-tufted and can be made in any shape or size. starkcarpet.com

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THE LOOK / KITCHEN + BATH

SEASON for ENTERTAINING IN A CHARMING CHICAGO KITCHEN DESIGNED BY REBEKAH ZAVELOFF, A FESTIVE AMBIENCE SETS THE SCENE. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DUSTIN HALLECK

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Today, the kitchen is the main hub of the house, so set the scene with an oversize vase brimming with greenery. For this space, Devin Kirk, vice president of merchandising for Jayson Home, chose olive tree branches, which can last for weeks. Previous page: A gorgeous floral arrangement is a must when entertaining in your dining room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It anchors the space, sets the tone and can be a great conversation starter,â&#x20AC;? says Kirk, who styled the display with anemones, sedum, dahlias and magnolia branches in a generous white vase.

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For a row house renovation in Chicago’s historic Hyde Park, Rebekah Zaveloff’s clients requested one element straightaway: a woodburning fireplace in the kitchen. The family has a summer home in Vermont with an outdoor pizza oven and wanted to bring a similar vibe to this residence. Thankfully, Zaveloff, the designer and cofounder of KitchenLab Interiors, was completely on board. “It’s all about creating spaces that feel a certain way, evoke emotion or a sense of nostalgia,” Zaveloff explains. In this case, the homeowners desired a kitchen that would recall vacation all year long. kitchenlabinteriors.com The fireplace is such a defining feature. How did you decide on its placement within the kitchen? I know from working in old homes that adding fireplaces can be a very challenging undertaking. There is a lot to consider, including chimney size, structural issues, converting gas lines, ventilation and so on. Originally, we had designed the fireplace to go on the back wall between the windows but when we demolished the space, we found an old chimney in the corner and the location really ended up being a happy accident.

THE LOOK / KITCHEN + BATH

Tell us about your approach to pattern. The patterned concrete floor tiles make the space here! In so many kitchens we incorporate wood floors, as people are nervous to commit to pattern, but the wood on wood can start to blend; it can be challenging to create contrast. Here, the tile adds a dose of drama but isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overwhelming. I did several versions of the design until we came up with something everyone loved with just the right balance of black and white. 132 / LUXESOURCE.COM

How is the dining room used? This space certainly changed once we opened it up to the kitchen. Before, the two rooms were separated by a large volume that housed a pantry and powder room; it felt choppy. Now, everything flows together nicely. So I decided to do away with dedicated dining, living and hall areas and instead put seating everywhere. I believe if you make spaces welcoming, people will use them!

Extra seating areas are always smart, and this cozy space in front of the fireplace houses Jayson Homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Melrose Chair in spice velvet with a Siren Song pillow. Custom Villa Lagoon Tile, selected by designer Rebekah Zaveloff, decorates the floor.

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Think outside the box when it comes to the mantel. Fig branches provide an interesting pop of green while a marbleized teapot adds unexpected charm and a pretty silhouette. Few things are more important than good lighting and a scattering of candlesticks ensures the festivities will continue by candlelight, says Kirk.

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A good tray is the unsung hero of the bar: It instantly corrals bottles and glassware making the space look more put together. Fresh herbs in small vessels are a nice alternative to florals and allow guests to be creative while mixing their own cocktails. For more styling tips, turn to the recently launched JH Stylist by Jayson Home, which provides suggestions to perfectly curate your space. jaysonhome.com/stylist

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COOL DOWN

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THE LOOK / THE REPORT

To lend a nostalgic feel to her clients’ Los Altos Hills, California, music room, interior designer Heather Hilliard selected Iksel’s Hindustan wallcovering for Schumacher, which portrays “an evocative fantasy landscape of pre-Raj India.” A diamond-stripe wool rug by Holland & Sherry dresses down the scene.

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LEAVE FORMALITIES AT THE DOOR: TODAY’S TAKE ON HAUTE HOSTING CALLS FOR INTIMACY, INDIVIDUALITY AND JOIE DE VIVRE. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT

LIGHTEN UP Silver polish, starched linens, seafood forks: Mercifully, such ceremony is no longer a must. As Luxe uncovers, it’s the entirely personal and surprising experiences that leave a lasting impression. Over the next few pages, designers and creatives weigh in on the conversation, encouraging us to pair heirloom dishware with bold linens and wild vines, to outfit guest rooms with raucous minibars, and by all means, to mingle beyond the bounds of the living and dining areas, as evidenced by this sumptuous yet laid-back music room by interior designer Heather Hilliard. Mind you, this “new” approach to fine entertaining isn’t so much new as a swinging of the pendulum: “Mrs. Astor was known for her infamous Midnight Suppers,” recalls event designer Rebecca Gardner. “These were intimate after-parties where she served ridiculously casual food like spaghetti and meatballs on her finest china. The beginning of high-low!” Take a page from the infamous socialite’s book, and toast to the season.

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HISTORY REPEATS In Victorian-era England, drawing rooms were a prerequisite for any fine home, providing an elegant hub to “withdraw” for post-dinner merriment. Fast-forward a century and change, and the room’s intentionality is enjoying a renaissance, thanks to reinvigorated demand for defined entertaining spaces. Here, Steven Harris Architects and Rees Roberts + Partners adapted the concept on the parlor floor of a historic 1856 Chelsea townhouse, deftly eschewing any stuffy connotations in the process. “We reinterpreted the home’s original Italianate revival moldings into a more streamlined and proportionate version that still held the intended gravitas of the room,” explains Kevin Blusewicz, senior associate at Steven Harris Architects. Joined by convivial seating arrangements, a “discrete yet assertive” color scheme and impressively scaled new windows that bathe the room in sunlight, the grand bones appear to soften and relax. reesroberts.com

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THREE A-LIST EVENT DESIGNERS SOUND OFF ON THE SIGNATURE PARTY TRICK THAT WILL KEEP GUESTS BUZZING.

REBECCA GARDNER

Founder and Creative Director, Houses & Parties Reimagine the classics. I like to set the table with my best pieces, most of which belonged to my grandmother, but I avoid being stuffy. The key is to be a little irreverent with anything fancy. One way to do this is to layer patterns on top of each other, like a floral Meissen dinner plate on top of a chintz fabric. I prefer big, luscious flowers that are just about to fall apart and unruly vines that twist around place settings. You can also repurpose: consider fingers bowls for ice cream sundaes and nut dishes for colorful candies. If you make the table a little wild and naughty, guests will behave accordingly. rebecca-gardner.com

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From industry galas to society weddings, a distinct pattern in floral design has emerged: single-bloom arrangements. Lush and unfussy, this shift is actualized by Poshan, a new Manhattan-based floral atelier. With Art Deco-inspired linen packaging and a mission of celebrating the singular beauty of rare varieties, Poshan has become a fast favorite of the fashion crowd. Here, founder Wu York shares his approach. poshanflowers.com Inspiration behind Poshan: I couldn’t find floral arrangements that I loved, so I created them. I use single flowers in powerfully simple arrangements, without any “filler” or greens. I base the overall sculptural shape on what’s available at the market each morning. Clients are asking for: English roses! And seasonal flowers, like tree peonies and fresh French lavender. Floral wisdom to live by: Less is more. Focus on quality flowers displayed in special, handmade vessels. People appreciate these two elements now more than ever.

HISTORY REPEATS: TY COLE/OTTO. EXPERT APPROACH HEADSHOTS: GARDNER PHOTO, CHIA CHONG; RAFANELLI PHOTO, JOEL BENJAMIN PHOTOGRAPHY; COHEN PHOTO, INNA KOSTUKOVSKY. SOLO SHOW: DAVID MALOSH. SHAPE SHIFTER: GIACOMO MAESTRI.

BRYAN RAFANELLI

Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Rafanelli Events; author of A Great Party (Rizzoli) Play with scale. I encourage my clients to think big, even in an intimate space. Of course, this means keeping things tasteful and proportionate, but larger design elements will act as conversation starters and add energy to your event. When a room fills with people, many traditional touches, like linens, florals and candlelight, are ultimately obscured by bodies. Size makes a statement and we talk often about “shoulders and above” at my company. You always want a larger visual element that will live above the crowd! rafanellievents.com

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Founder and Creative Director, Colleen Kennedy Cohen LLC Make it interactive. Guests like to participate in something, so I try to create an element that allows them to engage with the event design. Consider styling a fabulous dessert cart with various sweets, and allow guests to handselect their final course. My go-tos include chocolate mousse, almond nougat, beautiful holiday cookies, ribbon candies, mini pies, gumdrops (Lord Jones CBD gumdrops are always a hit) and roasted chestnuts for cracking. I love a tableside surprise, especially around the holidays. colleenkennedycohen.com

SHAPE SHIFTER Lato x Lato, the design lab from architect couple Francesco Breganze de Capnist and Virginia Valentini, touts its debut collection as “inspired by Italian architectural heritage, reframed for a contemporary global aesthetic.” One look at the Vestalia candleholder and this ethos is rendered in clarity: What appears as a single slab of imperial green marble is actually a series of movable, hinged parts, a reference to 1930s Rationalist architecture. Candlelight turned conversation starter. latoxlato.com

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Where an objet dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;art adds gravitas, an objet dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;art-cum-accent stool adds a layer of practicality, seamlessly morphing into overflow guest seating as needed. New from Under the Influence, the latest line of furnishings by Benoist F. Drut for Maison Gerard, the Champignon Mignon stool (shown in green velvet) delivers on both quizzical charm and utility. A contemporary take on a mushroom stool, each seat is lightweight and mobile (handy for pulling in close for hushed conversations). Adding bespoke appeal, the height and upholstery are customizable. maisongerard.com

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POSH PERCH: ARIAN CAMILLERI. FAMILY AFFAIR: MARCO DABBICCO, COURTESY ARTEMEST.

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For a truly one-off tablescape, look to the Milanese Wunderkammer, Laboratorio Paravicini. Over 20 plus years, owner Costanza Paravicini has mastered the art of whimsical, painterly ceramics—recently, with her daughters, Benedetta and Margherita, co-helming design and production. While the company’s wildly popular annual collections are available for purchase on Artemest and other e-tailers, the studio also accepts custom projects on commission through its made-tomeasure program. Send an email, or better still, pay the ladies a visit at their central Milan studio, and they’ll adapt monograms, family crests, sketches or textile patterns onto their signature dishware. Since designs are hand-painted to the bisque base before their final glazing round, remarkably, pieces are not only suited for everyday use, but also dishwasher safe. paravicini.it

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Boutique establishments brimming with personal touches and memorable amenities have fast become the new wave of luxury hotels. So, where could be a more prescient well to draw inspiration from for our own guest quarters this season? We turned to the riotously beautiful NOLA hot spot Maison de la Luz, designed by Atelier Ace and Studio Shamshiri, for a lesson in idiosyncratic design and Southern hospitality. maisondelaluz.com

⊳ DOWN TIME Thrice daily meals together can test even the dearest of friends and family, which makes the integration of a private guest nook for morning coffees or solo meals a bonus for all. Let Maison de la Luz’s intimate window adjacent seating areas, each equipped with loungefriendly seating and copper-topped “séance tables” etched in astrological motifs, remind that this setup can nest happily in guest accommodations of all shapes and sizes.

IN GOOD SPIRITS ⊲ Throughout the hotel’s 36 king rooms, a festive tone is set by the trading of nightstands for decadent bedside minibars. A selection of top-shelf libations— amongst them, Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whiskey and Ruinart Brut Rosé—sit atop a bespoke bar cabinet, which in turn encloses an artful collection of highball and champagne glasses. Brass ice buckets in the shape of a pineapple cheekily harken back to the hotel’s overarching design goal: moments of rebellion within the envelope of traditional hospitality.

▲ DETAIL ORIENTED When it came to conceptualizing the en suites, Studio Shamshiri principal designer Pamela Shamshiri “leaned into classic hotel iconography: waffle robes, incredible towels and all-stone bathrooms.” But luxuriant amenities extend beyond these focal details to smaller nuances of the bathroom design. Note, for example, the patinaed silver vanity set by Pigeon and Poodle and the merchandized curation of Grown Alchemist toiletries; chic and considered final flourishes for any guest setup.

BE OUR GUEST: STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON. DOUBLE ACT: RACHEL ROBSHAW. PRECIOUS CARGO: COURTESY MRS. JOHN L. STRONG.

DOUBLE ACT Litchfield, Connecticut-based architect and designer Julia Metcalf is not a fan of the phrase “she shed,” but admits it applies to this jewel box study, which moonlights as a chic cocktail lounge. “The client wanted a place to hide away, to work and to entertain in privacy,” says Metcalf. To welcome the addition of company, a traditional desk chair was replaced with a custom settee, and the Zuber wallpaper-clad bar area holds a rainbow of vintage glassware (sourced at the Brimfield Antique Show) set atop highgloss, piano-finish built-ins concealing a petite wine refrigerator. With the stashing of a laptop, the glamorous work space takes on the persona of an intimate speakeasy where only a chosen few gain admittance. juliametcalfdesigns.com

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Southern COMFORT OUTSIDE CHARLESTON, A RICHLY APPOINTED ANTEBELLUM HOME GETS A MODERN MAKEOVER RESPECTFUL OF ITS ROOTS. WRITTEN BY KAMALA NAIR / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIA LYNN

ARCHITECTURE / BEAU CLOWNEY, BEAU CLOWNEY ARCHITECTS INTERIOR DESIGN / ELIZABETH STUART, ELIZABETH STUART DESIGN HOME BUILDER / RICHARD MARKS, RICHARD MARKS RESTORATIONS, INC. AND BOB FLEMING, CLASSIC REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION INC. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / SHEILA WERTIMER, WERTIMER + CLINE

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ound in the charming Old Village of Mount Pleasant, just over the Cooper River from Charleston, is a historic house that bewitched Elizabeth Stuart well before she even stepped inside. “That day, the magnolias were filled with enormous white blooms, and if you’re a Southerner, that hooks you right there,” recounts the interior designer, who’s also maintained an eponymous home boutique in the area for 23 years. That was back in the mid-1990s, when Stuart and her growing family were still living in Houston. Feeling a pull to return to her native South Carolina, Stuart had asked an area real estate agent to show her properties. That query led them to a Lowcountry rarity: a Gothic Revival residence nestled amid the thick overgrowth of a former fishing village on Shem Creek. Built in 1850, the home was later used as a makeshift Civil War hospital before becoming tattered by elapsing time. “We walked into this spooky, falling-apart place and all you could see was history, the shadows of what used to be,” Stuart recalls. In the dining room, for example, a pane of original glass diamond-etched with the year 1876 let her imagination run wild with speculation about the home’s former inhabitants. Despite its run-down condition, Stuart recognized its enviable bones: tall ceilings, original hardwood floors, 12-foot cypress doors. And hidden behind one of them was the intoxicating sight of Charleston Harbor. “As soon as I saw that view, I was just done—I needed to have it,” says Stuart, who convinced her husband to buy the house and relocate the family from Texas to South Carolina. She then enlisted a close friend, architect Beau Clowney, to help her renovate and expand the forlorn residence. General contractor Richard “Moby” Marks was retained to ensure the home’s details would be restored with the utmost historical accuracy and that the seamless addition—complete with a wood-paneled library and a kitchen niche built from authentic Old Charleston brick—would have hallmarks faithful to the original structure. To shore up the property’s sweeping, 3-acre grounds, Stuart called on landscape architect Sheila Wertimer to distill her vision. Accomplished in phases over 20 years with the aid of additional design collaborators and subcontractors, the compound came together with a trio of koi ponds, a conservatory to house Stuart’s thriving collection of orchids, a wood-shuttered “shade pavilion” and a network of slate paths connecting “hidden garden rooms.”

In the center hall of interior designer Elizabeth Stuart’s Gothic Revival home outside Charleston is a grouping of vintage French bamboo and antique red velvet chairs sourced from Stuart’s boutique in Mount Pleasant. The painting is by local artist John Carroll Doyle, procured from his signature Charleston gallery. Architect Beau Clowney and general contractor Richard Marks contributed to the home’s original renovation in the late 1990s.

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Right: In the study, which was formerly the playroom, a vintage leatherwinged monoplane from Stuart’s boutique hangs above a mahogany dining table-cum-console from Carl Moore Antiques in Houston. The vintage wicker lamps are from Ceylon et Cie in Dallas and the upholstered cube stools are by Anthropologie. Opposite: The octagonal, cypresspaneled library—one of the home’s newer additions—also serves as the family’s “garden room” (windows overlook the garden and harbor beyond). The antique blue velvet armchairs are Italian and the club chairs are vintage.

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“For an addition to look organic, it’s necessary to use the vernacular of the time,” Stuart says of the historically rooted cooking space. “I wanted it to look like the fireplace in a cook’s kitchen that I just happened to slide a Wolf stove into.” The French farm table and vintage chairs—half of them upholstered in Katie Leede & Company’s Shade of Sycamore floral linen—are from Stuart’s boutique.

“To me, gardening is just interior design—but outside,” explains the interior designer, who extended the footprint of the home’s original porch via a brick patio shrouded in an iron trellis. In turn, her efforts established a welcoming space for outdoor dining, entertaining and even a makeshift office. “Porches are very important in the South; it’s where I spend most of my time,” notes Stuart, who recently teamed up with general contractor Bob Fleming to restore it. Previously, the pair had renovated several bedrooms and bathrooms and replaced most windows and doors. “I was careful not to touch any of the original 1850 glass,” Stuart assures. In the intervening years, Stuart’s interiors have become just as thoughtfully layered. “Any designer will tell you: Our homes are always changing; it’s a curse,” she jokes. Stuart’s evolving tastes—coupled with a lifestyle change (all three children are grown and out of the nest)—meant she could finally indulge certain design whims; namely, her passion for white. Creating a crisp backdrop for an ever-evolving collection of art, Stuart painted nearly every room the same untinged shade, allowing

her acquisitions, such as an oil portrait by John Carroll Doyle that now commands the keeping room, to take center stage. Stuart also took the opportunity to refresh her upholstery with luxurious new fabrics—“wonderful thick linens, velvets and mohair, sourced from places like London and Morocco”—a majority of them in shades of, well, white. Contemporary additions like Eames loungers and Lucite lamps complement more storied finds: a ceramic Dalmatian Stuart acquired in Cortona, Italy, a hand-carved console picked up in Paris and beloved collections of vintage Murano crystal boxes in lavender, garnet and “midcentury green.” To celebrate her home’s most recent reinvention—and to inspire inevitable future updates—Stuart, who loves to entertain, heeded the wisdom of a family friend. Her advice? “Darling, have a party—have a big, fun party, and in the morning, where your furniture is placed is how it should have been in the first place.” Says Stuart: “She was exactly right. People will pull up chairs where they want to talk. And that’s what makes a home not only beautiful, but comfortable.”

Adjoining the kitchen, the keeping room showcases another John Carroll Doyle painting—this one depicting “Daisy, a woman I loved and respected very much,” says Stuart, who commissioned the painting just after Daisy died. The club chairs are upholstered in a cream-colored chenilleblend fabric from Kravet. Chelsea Textiles’ embroidered Tamara linen covers the accent pillows.

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Stuart created an intimate design moment in the master bedroom by pairing an antique ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; desk she picked up in Paris with a vintage Italian barrel-back chair. A gilt Louis Philippe mirror and carved alabaster lamp add gravitas to the setup.

Clad in a graphic green wallpaper by British brand Lewis & Wood, the master bathroom features an antique painting and a Louis XVI armchair covered in Pierre Freyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fleur De Rosee silk. The rich wood floors are reclaimed antique heart pine, and the satin brass drawer pulls are by Colonial Bronze, sourced through Bird Decorative Hardware and Bath.

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Left: Landscape architect Sheila Wertimer collaborated on the home’s lush grounds—complete with extended outdoor living spaces, “hidden garden rooms” and raised brick planting beds—back when Stuart first purchased the home, then worked with the interior designer to update the compound intermittently over the years. Opposite: Part of a later addition to the property, the conservatory was built by Amdega, a beloved maker near London.

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“In Charleston, porches are really important,” says Stuart, who restored the home’s original porch with general contractor Bob Fleming. The black wicker furniture is from Lloyd Flanders in Menominee, Michigan. The cushions are upholstered in a Perennials canvas weave and the accent pillows are fashioned from Schumacher’s Yangtze River linen in jade. Serving as a charming conversation piece, the Dalmatian was sourced in France.

“A PORCH IS A PLACE TO WALK THROUGH WITH A CUP OF COFFEE IN THE MORNING AND A COCKTAIL IN THE EVENING.” -ELIZABETH STUART

The Art of Being THROUGH PAINTING AND COLLAGING, A BIRMINGHAM ARTIST FINDS HER FLOWâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;IN THE STUDIO AND IN LIFE. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL / PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRAHAM YELTON

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Alabama artist Lindsey J. Porter swatches new watercolor paints (below). Locally framed collage works decorate her studio (right). Works-in-progress surround the sunny Highland Park space (opposite).

hen I get into my studio, it’s like a pure state of consciousness,” says Alabama artist Lindsey J. Porter. “It’s a daydream state.” Produced from a small space with high, coffered ceilings in Birmingham’s historic Highland Park, Porter’s abstract works regularly attract the attention of design industry heavyweights thanks to their expressive lines, curated color palettes and almost otherworldly shapes. Says the artist of her signature deconstructed botanicals, “No leaf or flower is the same; they’re living things. I try to allow my mind to eliminate specifics and just let my hand draw.” Nurturing imagination is essential to Porter’s process. “When I start to explore a new series, I’ll try to go even more inward—often, I’ll take a trip to see what resonates,” she says, citing extended visits to see family in Alabama and New Orleans, sojourns in Paris and Rome, a sailing trip from Key West to Cuba, a scuba-diving excursion in Belize and an ambitious cross-country drive. “Working from home, there is a need to balance the sense of confinement I feel. I might work for two weeks, then take two off.” This thirst for adventure was evident in Porter even from an early age. Although she’s painted since childhood, even apprenticing in a professional artist’s studio at age 10, “I dreamed of being an actress,” admits Porter, who studied film at the Savannah College of Art and Design (“Being surrounded by classmates from around the world was an education in itself!”) and dabbled in photography following her 2005 graduation until painting beckoned once more. “I’m so inspired by artists from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s,” she says, citing Abstract Expressionist Fritz Bultman, the New Orleans-born painter, sculptor and collagist who went on to become

part of the New York School. She’s a fan of contemporary California artist Mark Bradford, too, noting, “His work makes me think outside the box.” These many layered influences have manifested a body of paintings on both paper and canvas, plus intricate collages that can sometimes take weeks to complete. A stickler for the handmade, Porter sources her 100 percent cotton rag paper from fourth-generation Indian makers and blends her own custom paints from raw pigments— occasionally oils but mostly watercolors, India inks and acrylics. Porter’s works are available at galleries throughout the region (Anne Irwin Fine Art in Atlanta, Gallery 1930. in Birmingham, Sarah Bartholomew’s SB in Nashville) and she directly accepts commissions (“I see it as a challenge to create within guidelines,” she explains). Ever the designer darling, Porter’s pieces frequently can be spotted at Serena & Lily stores in Atlanta and New England as well as numerous show houses around the Southeast. “I love art, I love design and I love exploring,” Porter says. “The hardest part is reminding myself not to rush.”

“I THINK BEING PRESENT IN THE MOMENT—WHETHER CREATING ART OR SIMPLY HAVING A CONVERSATION—IS WHEN WE TRULY EXPERIENCE LIFE.”

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ALL IN THE MIX WITH A FLAIR FOR FLOW, A DESIGNER CRAFTS A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR A BUCKHEAD HOMEOWNER. WRITTEN BY ALEX HENDRICKSON / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF HERR

INTERIOR DESIGN / DANIELLE ROLLINS, DANIELLE ROLLINS INTERIORS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / MARC GALBRAITH, GALBRAITH GROUNDS MANAGEMENT

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ecorating for someone I have developed a friendship with makes the entire process, on both sides, so rewarding,” notes Atlanta interior designer Danielle Rollins, who has a track record of creating welcoming, hospitable environments. But entering a design project with friendship as the foundation only makes the results that much more personal and comfortable. Such was the case for the transformation of a 1925 Tuscan villa in Buckhead, Rollins having already bonded with its owner over a mutual love of art. It was only after being welcomed into Rollins’ own Tuxedo Park abode one afternoon for a glass of Champagne that their friendship blossomed into a full-fledged designer-client relationship. “He stood in my entrance hall with his jaw on the floor,” Rollins recalls of that fateful first visit. “In my home, there are layers and layers of texture and color, and every room tells a story of what the next room is going to be.” While the designer admits her talent for a fluid procession of colors and patterns, she thinks it was the conversation-sparking arrangements of art and furniture that won over her client’s confidence in the end. “He felt at home here, and he knew I could replicate that feeling for him,” she explains. Having not been renovated since the 1990s, the homeowner’s own stucco- and clay tile-clad residence was in dire need of an update. To tone down its dated, ornate interiors, Rollins ousted the heavy textiles and faux-finished walls in favor of a soft, neutral scheme. The result is a lighter, airier take on Italianate that Rollins says “channels David Adler, Frances Elkins and old-school Montecito”— but still feels right at home in the heart of Buckhead. Recently retired from his law practice and a newly single father, the client naturally gravitated toward strong, masculine furniture silhouettes. At the same time, though, top of mind was ensuring his two teenage daughters would feel equally at home. So, Rollins split the difference between the two styles, balancing masculine forms with feminine touches.

“I WANTED TO TELL THE STORY OF WHO THE HOMEOWNER IS; SHOW HIS POSSESSIONS IN A MEANINGFUL WAY.” –DANIELLE ROLLINS

In the master bedroom, where the homeowner originally wanted a sleigh bed, Rollins instead placed a four-poster. “It would have blocked the views,” she says, noting how its clean lines are tempered by softly skirted tables at the bedside. “A lot of guys are afraid of skirted furniture because they think it is going to look too feminine, but I’m a big believer that furniture should be a mix of skirts and legs; plus they’re done in a way that he can lift them up for extra storage.” To add a handsome touch to the home, Rollins brought in supple, saddle-colored leathers, but she was sure to contrast them with florid textiles—animal prints, ikats, florals. In his daughters’ rooms, especially, “it was about letting them have a style and a voice of their own in their personal spaces,” Rollins explains. “One picked a Sister Parish print, which just thrilled me.” Rollins was also keen to give her client the color flow that had so captured his attention in her home. Since the newly pale, neutral walls happened to provide the perfect gallery-like setting for his extensive collection of art, Rollins started there: with a mixed-media work by Cuban artist Alejandro Aguilera at the entryway. Its vibrant azure is reiterated numerous times throughout the house, helping the eye to travel. Similarly, in the dining room, a commanding abstract by Radcliffe Bailey inserts strokes of scarlet that appear throughout the home on everything from garden stools to sculpture, while in the breakfast area an entrancing photograph by Abelardo Morell ties the interior to the outside world. “It’s a scene of a garden done in camera obscura,” Rollins explains. “I love the way windows wrap all around this space, then you have this incredible art piece that’s like looking out a window. It really is so unbelievably beautiful.” To enhance the already established gardens—lush with English ivy, clipped Korean boxwood hedges, needle palms and climbing vines—Rollins teamed up with landscape designer Marc Galbraith to tame the European-esque courtyards, terraces and pool area with new plantings of Southern-staple flowering shrubs: hydrangea, azalea, gardenia, tea olive and Knock Out white roses, among them. To frame a momentous view of the pool, she placed a pair of Boston ferns in terra-cotta pots. And with such an entrancing environment right out the back door, there were telltale details no self-professed Southern hostess would overlook: opportunities for outdoor living and entertaining. Rollins’ thoughtful furniture placements and color play create a comfortable flow from the living room to the terrace, the kitchen and, ultimately, the sunroom-cum-library—where the client reads the newspaper over coffee every morning. For the avid oenophile, this room is an excellent place to enjoy wine in the evenings, as well as cocktails—especially since Rollins provided the perfect rattan bar cart for concocting them. Adds the designer of the ongoing visits with her friend, “We typically have Negronis—he makes the best.”

The entry of this Atlanta home by interior designer Danielle Rollins sets the tone for an interior grounded in neutrals. Walls painted in Benjamin Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Linen White provide the ideal backdrop for the homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive collection of art, such as a mixed-media piece by Alejandro Aguilera. The upholstered ottoman is custom, while the existing chandelier was revived with a fresh coat of plaster.

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In the living room, an array of vintage finds—a Line Vautrin mirror, an iron tray table by Dennis & Leen, an Oushak rug—join new ones, like a cast-glass Buddha sculpture by Marlene Rose from Fay Gold Gallery. The conversation piece rests atop a round table Rollins skirted with Brunschwig & Fils’ Josselin cotton-linen. In the foreground, a pair of antique cellarettes from Parc Monceau forms a makeshift side table.

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Right: In the breakfast area, a skirted table featuring David Easton’s Westmount fabric for Lee Jofa is surrounded by Hickory Chair’s Cabriole leather side chairs. The antique “wine-tasting table” was acquired at Scott Antique Markets while Ralph Lauren Home’s leather-wrapped Riley chandelier hangs above. A photograph by Abelardo Morell hints at the lush gardens outside. Opposite: A favorite hangout for the owner and his two teenage daughters, the family room features armchairs by O. Henry House and a Cameron Collection sofa accented by pillows in Rollins’ own Pabloprint cotton beside a curvaceous aqua gourd lamp by Bunny Williams Home. The custom Ming-style coffee table by Schumacher is covered in a lacquered ivory grass cloth.

“DESIGNING COMFORTABLE SPACES BEGINS WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW THE FAMILY WANTS TO LIVE IN THE HOME.” –DANIELLE ROLLINS

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Opposite: To ensure that the indoors and outdoors would feel connected, Rollins called on landscape designer Marc Galbraith to refine the existing gardens with new plantings that would enhance the European-esque architecture. Providing a pop of color by the pool, RHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cast-aluminum Trousdale chaises are topped with Sunbrella cushions in a blue canvas. Below: Atop a Dash & Albert flat-weave rug, a vintage rattan bar cart from Travis & Company receives pride of place in the sunroom-cum-library. When the home isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t humming with company, the homeowner loves to settle in the vintage leather club chair with a book while enjoying views to the terrace featuring teak furnishings by Kingsley-Bate.

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Above: Fronting one window of the master bedroom, a desk from the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous home and a Regency-style chair, both vintage by Baker, are a fine pair. In the corner, a Chinese lacquered cabinet merges beauty with utility. Left: The master bedroom showcases a quiet masculinity thanks to a handsome custom canopy bed featuring Holland & Sherry cashmere panels and an espresso finish. On either side, tables skirted with Schumacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Samarkand ikat provide soft counterpoints. The candlestick table lamps are vintage, while Italian-made bed linens by Peacock Alley complete the scheme.

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ARCHITECTURE / KEITH SUMMEROUR, SUMMEROUR ARCHITECTS INTERIOR DESIGN / BETH WEBB, BETH WEBB INTERIORS HOME BUILDER / MIKE LEONARD, LEONARD BUILDERS LLC LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / JOHN TARKANY, SGA | NARMOURWRIGHT DESIGN

MARSHLAND MASTERPIECE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AN ART-FILLED MODERNIST GETAWAY SITS COMFORTABLY AMONG ITS LUSH LOWCOUNTRY LANDSCAPE. WRITTEN BY JENNIFER BOLES / PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICHARD POWERS

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Opposite: “The house itself is mostly glass,” explains architect Keith Summerour, who selected equally sleek finishes for the foyer—including book-matched Calacatta Manhattan marble flooring, antique wooden-beam stairs and a glass stair rail. “The idea was to create as light a footprint in this environment as we could while retaining a strong sense of design.” Below: Designer Beth Webb helped tailor the restful colors of this Kiawah Island home to both the art—including a Jason Berger painting in the guest living room—and the marsh landscape outside for homeowners Carey and Doug Benham. A Raleigh sofa and a pair of armchairs, all purchased from Design Within Reach, lend a midcentury feel to the space.

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ull of natural beauty and altered little over time, Kiawah Island is a treasure of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Situated about 25 miles from Charleston, the barrier island has changed hands frequently over the centuries—from a reputed pirate and English colonists to a conservationminded development company. What persists is an astounding natural habitat for white-tailed deer, bobcats, great blue herons and, yes, beachgoers and golfers. Kiawah Island’s sense of community and evident natural wonders proved appealing to Atlantans Carey and Doug Benham, who credit the idyllic setting with their decision to build a vacation home there. “We thought the location was just beautiful, among the ocean and the marsh,” explains Carey. “It was such a gorgeous blend of everything.”

Envisioning a modernist, multilevel house that would respect Kiawah Island’s landscape, the Benhams engaged Atlanta-based architect Keith Summerour, with whom they’d worked in the past, to design it. Having established his reputation as a classicist, Summerour has in recent years expanded into contemporary design; what has not changed is his conviction that architecture must be rooted in the land. “Contemporary architecture is the expression of a strong idea, but I do feel strongly that it needs to be of the locale,” says Summerour, whose starting point for the Benhams’ home was a hallmark of the coastal South: the live oak tree. For the uninitiated, live oaks have undisciplined limb structures, their Spanish moss-draped appendages hovering close to the ground and reaching upward toward the sky. To accommodate the live oaks on the Benhams’ property,

The Benhams have an extensive collection of ceramics by North Carolina artisans, some of which is displayed in the living room on a tree-slab dining table handcrafted by California maker BlankBlank. An Abstract Expressionist painting by British artist Frank Avray Wilson, created in 1962, hangs behind the table.

Summerour configured the residence as three connecting pods nestled among the trees, laid out to surround one particularly majestic specimen. He managed to negotiate branches by crowning the house with an undulating roofline. The effect is, as Summerour sums up, “as if you took the Swiss Family Robinson tree house and moved it to the ground.” The neighboring marsh inspired the home’s exterior finishes, as well. “When you look at the marsh, it appears as hundreds of horizontal lines—because of the grass and small tributaries that run throughout it,” notes Summerour, who mimicked this effect with board-formed concrete for the first floor, creating the impression of weathered wooden planks. Mixed with local sand and seashells, the material has the benefit of capturing “the general feel and coloring of the marsh.”

To the second story, Summerour applied two layers of wooden shingles to amplify their shadow lines, once again echoing the marsh’s striated appearance. Instrumental in the process was general contractor Mike Leonard, whose attention to detail ensured the home’s finishes would blend seamlessly with its environment. To contrast the wealth of organic surfaces, Summerour placed massive panes of glass that soar up the façade, wrapping corners and running across walls, affording panoramic views of the landscape. The grounds surrounding the house reflect the combined efforts of landscape architect John Tarkany and landscape designer Kelly Megeath of Garden Elegance, who likewise took their cues from the marsh, incorporating indigenous grasses and native plants like dwarf palmetto and yaupon

“The rooms have these long, Palm Springs-esque horizontal spreads,” notes Webb, who gravitated toward low-slung furniture for the living room, including Steven Gambrel’s Jackson Square sofa that anchors a soft rug by Stark Carpet. A custom wooden console by Skylar Morgan Furniture + Design holds additional pottery and a vintage lamp.

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Designed to hug the kitchen’s glass-wrapped corner, a built-in banquette provides seating around a copper and quartz dining table by Calhoun Design & Metalworks, which also crafted the hanging glass and metal cabinets. Kelly Wearstler’s burnished-brass Elliott chairs bring in additional seating. Both the chairs and banquette are covered in Edelman Leather’s Dream Cow leather in Gray Suit.

In an effort to preserve the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural beauty, Summerour and landscape architect John Tarkany were mindful not to alter the land more than necessary, keeping any grading to a minimum while preserving existing trees. With its organic appearance and sandy coloring, the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board-formed concrete exterior blends in with the surrounding marshland.

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A selection of the Benhamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; North Carolina pottery collection is displayed outdoors, including a ceramic vessel by artist Daniel Johnston that holds plantings selected by landscape designer Kelly Megeath. The native ferns in the foreground were chosen for both their ability to thrive in shade and their loose appearance, mimicking that of the nearby marsh grass.

holly, along with a few non-native species; Japanese plum yew, for example, was trimmed into neat hedges to complement the home’s clean-lined architecture. The interiors were just as creatively conceived, but here, both nature and art drove many design decisions. As a visual artist and former board member of Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, Carey and her husband had spent years collecting works by important artists such as Sally Michel Avery, Stephen Pace and Ivon Hitchens, even earmarking specific paintings for each room of their Kiawah Island retreat. Recognizing the deftness required to design it, Carey was quick to call up a friend, Atlanta designer Beth Webb, to help realize her vision. “I knew Beth had the experience, style, taste and personality that would allow me to consult her expertise,” says Carey. “I had a lot of fun buying pieces on my own, but I always came back to Beth for her opinion.” Webb’s background as an art dealer ensured she was up to the challenge of tailoring the Benhams’ furnishings to their artworks. “Creatively, I like to be stretched, so

I love it when someone says, ‘Let’s do something different,’ ” she enthuses. Carey requested that the palette of each room stem from the art as well as the marsh landscape, so Webb pulled hues directly from paintings, sourcing textiles in corresponding shades. Plush selections of upholstery prove that the designer considered comfort just as much as color. “I think contemporary style is cool and chic,” she notes. “But you need to be able to live in it.” To that end, a curated a mix of custom-made and midcentury furnishings keep the effect dynamic. Ever the editor, Webb shunned any decorative objects that did not hold meaning. “There is little here that does not tell a story,” the designer notes. Truth be told, it’s a statement that could be applied to every aspect of the house and the surrounding property. And as for the homeowners, their story also has a happy ending. “We wake up surrounded by glass walls, looking out onto this huge, incredible, ever-changing marsh,” Carey expresses. “Isn’t that wonderful?”

Thanks to its lofty windows, Carey’s art studio enjoys ample light and views, while the unadorned concrete floor allows for easy cleanup. A vintage acrylic chair and coffee table, both from Huff Harrington Home & Design in Atlanta, are just two of the midcentury pieces collected by the homeowners over the years.

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Left: With a picture window to bring the outdoors in, this powder room is furnished by the same philosophy: Namely, the concrete vanity repeats the home’s exterior finish indoors. A pair of burnt silver Lille wall lights by Porta Romana flank the view. The floors feature book-matched Calacatta Manhattan marble from Marmi Natural Stone in Atlanta. Opposite: A cozy nook situated among the treetops, the home’s upstairs lounge invites relaxation thanks to its concrete fireplace and a Verellen chaise, from Bungalow Classic in Atlanta, covered in Sandra Jordan’s Prima Alpaca fabric. A Stephen Pace painting hangs above the fireplace, while a vintage Moroccan rug from Tew Galleries in Atlanta lends visual warmth below.

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