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EDITOR’S LETTER

RADAR

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IN CONVERSATION A New York architect looks to the past to build her forwardthinking home.

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MATERIAL Small but mighty, hardware proves yet again to be an impactful addition to any space.

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TREND Four residences offer unique perspectives on American design that are still relevant today.

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SPOTLIGHT Lantern lighting shines in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials.

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KITCHEN + BATH Wood takes center stage in the home’s hardest-working rooms.

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PEAK PERSPECTIVE This sophisticated family residence in Hillsborough focuses on the outdoors while maintaining a strong sense of fun. Written by Kimberly Olson / Photography by R. Brad Knipstein

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NEXT LEVEL A designer flexes his creative muscles in this Atherton home—and the bespoke results surpass all expectations. Written by Lisa Bingham Dewart / Photography by Joe Fletcher

ON THE COVER: To turn up the glamour in this San Francisco living room, designer Linda Sullivan injected lavender notes in the custom Kroll sofa and Wesley Hall armchairs, and the hue is reflected in the Oly Studio chandelier.

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HOME FRONT As this issue of LUXE Interiors + Design arrives to your home, I hope that you and your families are safe and healthy. All of us at LUXE are thinking about our valued readers and our beloved design communities across the country.

Fifteen years ago, we launched this brand around the idea that your home, the region that you live in, and the design talent in that region, is distinctive and special. More than ever, the notion of home has taken on a deeper meaning; it is both a source of comfort and a personal refuge; the place where you gather together with loved ones.

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RADAR With sustainable design in mind, Luxe goes behind the scenes of an architect’s home, a restored resort and a community rooted in the land.

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Something BORROWED ARCHITECT NINA EDWARDS ANKER SWIFTLY ADVANCES THE CONVERSATION ON SUSTAINABLE DESIGN. WRITTEN BY HEATHER CARNEY / PHOTOGRAPHY BY LESLEY UNRUH

Leave it to Nina Edwards Anker to design a residence that personifies sustainability. The New York-based architect received her doctorate from The Oslo School of Architecture and Design leading to her acclaimed Southampton project, Cocoon House. Here, Anker opens the doors to her Gold LEED-certified home and forward-thinking approach to the built environment.

What was your biggest takeaway from studying in Norway? The minimalist aesthetic really resonates with me. Norwegian Pritzker Prize-winning architect Sverre Fehn made structures nestled into the landscape. I was drawn to the contrast between the little homes set against the vast water and snowscapes. That shaped my attitude as to how architecture relates to nature.

Let’s talk about the Cocoon House and its unusual curved shape! I was inspired by a yurt in Vermont. I’m interested in how we can use scientific technologies to do what our ancestors did. One of my favorite times of year in the house is a sunny winter day, sitting in a T-shirt in the living room with no heat on and it’s still so warm.

These ancient typologies worked for a reason.

Your perspective focuses on affect before effect.

The starting point is you have a family member with a health issue—in this case, my son has asthma—and you address that before anything else, so the house is a purely timber ‘breathable’ structure. It’s better for breathability and for the climate in terms of CO2 release.

So health and sustainability go hand-in-hand? How we address our spaces in terms of well-being and the environment should be in sync. The orientation of the site, breezes, sunlight, lack of clutter—that’s all wellness.

Share another example of a well-designed LEEDcertified building. I love the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center. It’s a gateway between the urban and natural landscape. Just because it’s sustainable, doesn’t mean it needs to be overly technical or intimidating.

What's next? My book on the Cocoon House launches in August. I’m also working on the Flora and Fauna Extinction Project, making furnishings inspired by plants going extinct in the natural world.

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In the hallway of the Cocoon House, translucent colored skylights are designed to enhance the experience in each space. Colors range from vermilion red, signaling sunset and rest, above the master bedroom, to deep yellow, indicating zenith and activity, near the living room.

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Paradise FOUND AFTER AN IMPASSIONED RESTORATION, THE SAN YSIDRO RANCH OPENS THE LAST OF ITS DOORS. WRITTEN BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT PHOTOGRAPHY BY TREVOR TONDRO

The silver lining to nature’s wrath is that it tends to bring out the strength and ingenuity in people— and such was the case when mudslides struck the San Ysidro Ranch in 2018. Nestled in the Montecito foothills, much of the beloved resort was buried under mud when a deluge following the Thomas Fire sent rivers of topsoil down the mountains.

For owner Ty Warner and the architects at Appleton Partners—who had collaborated on its historical restoration years prior—the mission was clear. First, revive the property to even greater splendor. Second, protect it for future generations by working in tandem with the topography.

“We kind of rebuilt from an earthworks point of view,” explains Ken Mineau, principal and project architect. This translated to using the enormous sandstone boulders that had tumbled down the mountain to buttress the banks of the San Ysidro Creek and the foundations of its abutting cottages—a few of which were rotated away from the water. In an imperative investment, a debris basin above the ranch was enlarged to catch future fall, and 400 mature olive and oak trees were planted to restabilize the terrain.

With the landscape reborn, a crew of roughly 250 subcontractors descended each day for a year and a half, intent on reestablishing the same architectural flavor to the damaged buildings.

Materials catalogued during their first renovation, such as antique oak floors and limestone slabs, were installed anew as an assembly line of tradesmen worked their way up the creek. “It was a Herculean effort, but it’s back to what it was and that’s a beautiful thing,” Mineau says. “Every rock, every tree, every roof is back in place.” Save for one exception: The boulder that came six inches shy of wiping out the 1825 Old Adobe. That stone will remain alongside the historic landmark, defiant.

This season, bringing the revival full circle, the last four creekside cottages reopen, beckoning guests with bird song and a piece of history embalmed with great care. “It’s a healing moment,” notes Mineau. “This particular story is just one of many past and many chapters to come.”

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Verdant gardens, groves of olive and citrus trees, and an array of California vernacular guest bungalows distinguish the San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California. Appleton Partners worked to restore and preserve its singular sense of place following mudslides exacerbated by the Thomas Fire.

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A NEW WAVE OF CUSTOM HOMES ADDRESSES AN INCREASED APPETITE FOR NATURE-FIRST DESIGNS. WRITTEN BY MARY JO BOWLING PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELLEN LEAK

The words “development” and “sustainability” don’t always go hand-in-hand. But a growing number of architects and developers are working to change that perception, and are doing it in a way that connects luxury homebuyers with nature.

“The smart use of natural resources in architecture is the key to a better future,” says David Lang, principal at Lang Architecture, who recently designed a lakefront community in Taylor, Mississippi, with this approach in mind. “For buyers, it’s an investment in preserving and protecting the landscape, which furthers a sense of ownership.”

At Splinter Creek, the setting takes center stage.

Homes on the 650-acre property “minimize human intervention into nature, while maximizing the effects on habitants,” says Lang. Each home—in addition to being crafted with sustainable materials and passive solar techniques—is designed to seem as one with the bucolic landscape. Inspired by nearby barns, Lang composed the handsome, modern structures with materials such as cypress timbers and galvanized metal. “The locally sourced wood will gray as it weathers,” says Lang. “And when it does, it will blend in with the environment.”

But that’s not to say “blending” the dwellings means nestling them into the ground. On the contrary, homes sit, at least partly, on stilts and piers. Not only does this give them the appearance of hovering, it minimizes the touch of man on the earth. “It also allows for a great water view,” adds Lang.

Experiencing the water and nature is also by design. Large window walls are oriented to the lakes and the volumes are broken up into separate buildings—sometimes connected by a traditional dogtrot, or open-air passage—allowing residents to experience their surroundings as they move through the day.

The architect calls the luxurious homes meticulously detailed and refined, but they’re not opulent mansions—most designs clock in at roughly 2,000 square feet. “Although they are generous, especially in the public spaces, they are smaller houses created that way intentionally, so they don’t overwhelm the landscape,” says Lang. “To us, a strong connection with nature and simplicity are the ultimate luxuries.”

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Each home at Splinter Creek sits upon 2 to 18 private acres, offering buyers seclusion and an immersion with the raw natural surroundings— the latter of which architecture principal David Lang describes as “a necessity for well-being.”

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“I tend to favor color in my interior design work, but my go-to favorite neutral is Decorator’s White by Benjamin Moore.

It’s crisp and clean.”

“Pratt & Lambert Timidity is my No. 1 choice. My entire New York City apartment is painted in it, including the ceilings. It’s an elusive and beautiful khaki shade.”

“Wimborne White by Farrow & Ball is a true white with just enough warmth. I used it for my design studio and shop.

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“For as long as I can remember, Benjamin Moore White Dove has been a mainstay for designers. It is a classic, soft hue that goes with everything, and we use it constantly for trim and cabinetry.”

“Even when using a base color, it’s important to define the story and point of view. I gravitate toward gray and creamy tones, like Dover White

by Sherwin-Williams, to better support surrounding layers of color.”

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The airy residences—one-, two- and three-bedrooms, as well as penthouses— feature white-oak flooring, custom gourmet Dada kitchens by Molteni Group and, in some, Habitat Horticulture living walls. Residents can start their day doing yoga in the community’s open-air space or decompress after work by taking a sauna in the Spa Suite. onesteuartlane.com

MEET the MAKER Creative expression might just be in Sebastian Parker’s blood: His mother is a fashion designer and his grandmother is a sculptor. After working for two sculptors in New York, Parker discovered woodworking; now, residential and commercial clients turn to Sebastian Parker Furniture Design for his handcrafted pieces. Here, he chats with Luxe about what he has going on right now. sebastianparker.com You recently furnished a Pacific Heights home. How did that arise? My wife and I have a vacation rental cottage that’s totally bespoke. [The client] liked the space. She said, “I just bought an apartment. Would you be interested in designing and building all the furniture?” I built her a walnut trestle table, a bed with a headboard out of sapele, and a floating library that occupies most of the walls in one room. I also created overhead lighting using cedar wood from an old theater, that had blackened over time.

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You’re building your own timber-frame house in Glen Ellen. What’s the vibe? I’ll be building out the interior and making it into a livable space, possibly something I can share with others as an environment.

People who’ve stayed in our little cottage [mention] how serene and minimalist the spaces are. This is something I have to offer, creating spaces that are a nice counterpoint to the frenetic energy of our culture, with all the technology and communication—a place to be, where you can feel stillness and calm.

SAVE THE DATE SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN WEEK

Get a shot of inspiration at San Francisco Design Week June 16 through 25, where top design studios, universities, museums and product innovators gather to share their ideas. The concept this year is Intentional Distortions, which, say officials, “challenges the design community to address familiarity, bias and what we know of reality.” Rub elbows with local and international designers at the Design Hub at the Pier 27 Cruise Terminal, with an opening-night reception and discussions about San Francisco’s broad influence on the design world. New this year, “Product Design Showcase: The Future Starts Here” will highlight 50 innovative products that reflect the new world in which we live. sfdesignweek.org

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Pilates ProWorks has a smaller class environment and great energy, and it’s right next to Equator Coffees, which has a nice outdoor seating area where you can sit with a juice or a coffee. Susan Hauser at NOW has a high-energy yoga class with good music.

It’s a great, hard workout.

10 a.m. From there, head over to the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur (top, left).

On Saturdays, they have a farmers market—and you can bring your dog. Stop

into Farmshop (bottom), grab some brunch and sit outside. Marin Country Mart also has Clic, which carries clothing, bedding, artwork, jewelry and a full mix of housewares. I’d also stop

by Erica Tanov; she’s based in Berkeley and offers beautiful clothing, jewelry and housewares. And don’t miss George, a cute pet store for high-end pet items, and a new shop called Sugar Paper (center, right), where you’ll find fabulous wrapping paper and handmade cards.

3 p.m. Next, hop in my car and head to Ram’s Gate Winery. It has an amazing

vibe and they serve small shared plates. You can sit outdoors and there’s a pond and blankets. It makes you feel like you’re in another world, without dealing with the masses.

7 p.m. Head back to Marin and grab my husband. We love to go to the Buckeye Roadhouse—it’s a Marin institution. We’d sit at the bar and grab some food.

I love the bartenders—they make the best cocktails.

9:30 p.m. My husband and I would go listen to some live music, either at the Sausalito Cruising Club or Sweetwater in Mill Valley.

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Anyone who dreams of vineyard living will want to find a comfy chair and dig into this sumptuous new release, which offers a peek into more than 25 innovative homes and wineries that dot the wine-making regions of California—Napa and Sonoma counties and Carmel—as well as Oregon, Washington State and British Columbia. Discover how noted local architects as well as innovators like Brad Cloepfil of Allied Works Architecture and Jim Olson of Olson Kundig are designing contemporary spaces that engage the dramatic coastal landscape while suiting people’s modern lives. rizzolibookstore.com

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Built in 1820 for a merchant, and soon after purchased by Governor William Aiken Jr., whose family owned the home for 142 years, the Aiken-Rhett house offers a glimpse into antebellum and post-war life in Charleston. Now under the stewardship of the Historic Charleston Foundation, the organization is dedicated to sharing the stories of the enslaved men, women and children who maintained the estate, while also showcasing furniture, architecture and finishes from the mid-19th century.

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1. Blossom Margherita Button Earrings / $740 / buccellati.com 2. Oriental Bird Velvet by GP & J Baker / Price upon request / leejofa.com 3. 18th-Century Italian Fragment Decorated with Agate Coral / $350 / interistore.com 4. Shoe Horn with Tassel / $40 / sirensongcuriosities.com

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1. T269 Aswan Trim in Peridot / Price upon request / pindler.com 2. Lagoon Dinner Plate and Concha Medium in Seafoam / $45 and $50 / ci-daughters.com 3. Clara Espadrille / $205 / castaner.com 4. Pomegranate Sham from the Matouk Schumacher Collection / $144 / matouk.com 5. Catalina Rocker / $698 / serenaandlily.com

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Oil heiress Aline Barnsdall commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design his first Los Angeles project—Hollyhock House. Named after Barnsdall’s favorite flower, the floral motif can be found throughout the home. Completed in 1921, it is an early example of Mayan Revival style. In 2015, the estate reopened after a $4.3 million restoration, and in 2019, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, making it the first modern architectural cultural site in the United States to earn the accolade.

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4. Avana Abstract Cushion / $86 / ethnicraft.com 5. Nickey Kehoe Vanity Stool / $1,780 / nickeykehoe.com 6. Forged Carbon Cufflinks in 18K Gold / $1,495 / davidyurman.com 7. MetroChic Salad Plate

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Just south of downtown Miami overlooking Biscayne Bay stands the otherworldly Vizcaya estate. Owner and businessman James Deering envisioned the 1920s property as a modern and subtropical interpretation of 18th-century Italian villas. Despite its historical inspiration, the waterfront estate was constructed with modern techniques and technology for the time. Inside, old and new influences merge, such as Baroque and Renaissance antiques paired with works by contemporary artists.

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1. Gessato Tumbler in Orange / $120 for set of six / zafferanoamerica.com 2. Carthusia Lady Eau De Parfum / $175 for 100ml / saison.com.au 3. Caterina Rivière in White Quartz / $1,800 / larkspurandhawk.com 4. Italian Gold Iron Shell Fireplace Screen / $360 / neimanmarcus.com 5. Himalayan Salt Filter Side Table

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SHINE ON Handmade by artisans in Spain, the porcelain and leather Ice Cream portable lamp is inspired by both the iconic lanterns of Japan and the sweet, soft serve summer treat. These ideas fuse in the petite LED battery-powered light where melting lines accentuate a gentle glow. lladro.com

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GLOW GAME A longtime collaborator with Visual Comfort & Co., leading California designer Barbara Barry created the Paper Moon Hanging Shade, a contemporary nod to Isamu Noguchi’s creations.

The rice-paper-and-metal globe light is available in two sizes and polished nickel, soft brass or bronze finishes. circalighting.com

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HANG TIME This clean, minimal design

by Hubbardton Forge is handcrafted in Vermont specifically for the outdoors using aluminum bars that surround a cylindrical glass center. Looking at home perched in a pagodalike space, the Banded Large Fixture is offered in seven finishes, including coastal black, shown. hubbardtonforge.com

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LUMINARY LEGEND The father of lantern lighting, Isamu Noguchi visited the town of Gifu, Japan, known for its traditional methods of creating mulberry bark paper and bamboo pieces, in 1951. Since then, his Akari designs are still produced and celebrated as some of the purest lighting forms.

Shown from left to right are Akari 3X, Akari 24N and Akari 1N. noguchi.org

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TWO OF A KIND The Tekiò lighting system designed by Anthony Dickens for Barcelonabased Santa & Cole is crafted from Japanese washi paper and offered in various size modules that can be set up in multiple configurations, including both horizontal and vertical orientations. Shown are the LED P2 (left) and P1 models. santacole.com

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THE LOOK Embracing a return to fundamental design, warm wood details reappear in kitchens and baths, while architectural elements champion powerful restraint.

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FINE GRAIN WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN

Move over white. Brown is back—think upholstered textiles, painted living room walls and, specifically, kitchens and baths with rich wood elements. While some may flash back to the paneled kitchens of the 1970s, today’s modern interpretation offers warmth and honors the material’s rich hues and patterning. Certain woods, such as walnut, have a beautiful depth to them that can easily cross boundaries between contemporary and traditional design. As shown here, it really shines when paired with other textures and tones.

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Court Atkins Group Design Director Deborah Van Plew worked with Element Construction to create this natural wood-inspired Bluffton, South Carolina, kitchen.

The walnut cabinetry is by Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry from Palmetto Cabinet Studio. Swaim stools pull up to the island across from a Wolf range, while the side countertops are in Fresh Concrete by Caesarstone.

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Deborah Van Plew, design director for Court Atkins Group, offers a different perspective on the coastal kitchen for a vacation home in Bluff ton, South Carolina. While still light and bright, the design nixed a traditional white color scheme in favor of beautiful walnut surfaces and dynamic stone accents. courtatkins.com

What elements did you start with? The owner loves green, so the Blue Tides marble appealed to her right off the bat. We started with this material using it on the waterfall island and the full-height backsplashes. From there, the walnut cabinetry offered a warm, organic factor providing just the right complement to the busy stone. The wood really enhances its beautiful green tones.

The design is so seamless. There are a lot of intersecting lines here. Instead of hardware, we went for a clean, streamlined aesthetic, but that meant there was no wiggle room for elements to

be off by an inch or two; everything had to align perfectly. We also thought about scale. It was important to carry vertical surfaces like the wood cabinetry to the ceiling for everything to feel integrated and connected.

Where are the appliances? The kitchen faces a large great room. I didn’t want anyone to feel as though they were constantly looking into a kitchen but rather just another living area, so we created a galley behind the range. That’s where we tucked all the things you really have to use on a daily basis, including several appliances.

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WOOD 101 DECO DREAMS Inspired by Art Deco style and the Golden Age of the 1920s, DXV has launched the Belshire collection, which includes a full bathroom suite of offerings. A highlight of the assortment is a oneof-a kind oak-and-walnut vanity cabinet created by craftsmen in Portugal using traditional woodworking techniques. A striking Carrara marble top as well as brass and nickel hardware options round out the handsome design.

Additional Belshire fittings include faucets, handles and shower sets. dxv.com

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Taking a cue from Japanese wabisabi ethos as well as minimalist Scandinavian design, the Kintsu Bath Collection is the latest introduction from Brizo. The customizable widespread lavatory faucet embraces natural materials with inlay options on the handles, such as Mother of Pearl, Concrete, All-Metal and Teak, shown. brizo.com

STAR GAZING Designer Richard T. Anuszkiewicz believes in the statement kitchen, so it’s no surprise he created this showstopping eucalyptus refrigeration armoire for Monogram. The versatile column features special details like an internal autofill pitcher and aeronauticalgrade metal bins, and can be customized to include a handlaid starburst wood-pattern exterior, shown. monogram.com

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In a kitchen designed by Christopher Peacock, Cambria’s Levven was chosen for the dynamic backsplash. The drawer fronts and butcher block are both walnut while the paint colors are from the CP Paint Collection.

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CHRISTOPHER PEACOCK In the nearly 30 years since Christopher Peacock founded his eponymous luxury cabinetry company, he’s seen kitchen trends come and go, but wellmade, straightforward designs will always stand the test of time. For one of his latest projects, the king of quality kitchens walks us through how he

approaches putting together the home’s hardestworking room. peacockhome.com Where do you begin when designing a kitchen?

For me, I usually start the process before I’m even inside the space. It’s important to be aware of the detailing, materials and arrangement of the rest of the home so the kitchen design is both cohesive and a natural progression. A big mistake is thinking of this room in a vacuum.

Walk us through your approach to the materials. The dramatic stone was the first thing I picked out. I considered it as a piece of art in guiding the rest of the scheme. For example,

the gray and blue cabinetry colors were pulled right from the veining. Walnut has been around for a long time but there’s something about this particular wood that I just love. It brings such depth to a design and can simultaneously feel both modern and traditional.

How have kitchens evolved? Today, these rooms are not considered separate spaces. Instead, they often open up to living areas, particularly in cities and urbans developments. Because of this fluidity, I wanted the elements in this kitchen to read almost like furniture: The island, oven and wall cabinetry all become decorative pieces incorporating different materials and colors.

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In a Houston home, designer Marie Flanigan renovated and reinvented the master bathroom to create a statement space with stunning architectural details. Since the original bath was very dark, the first step was to brighten the room and welcome in natural light. To avoid altering the envelope of the building, she implemented a solarium ceiling allowing sunlight to flood the area during the day through solar tubes on the roof. Additional lighting was also added for a soft glow at night. marieflanigan.com

For bathrooms, especially, Flanigan recommends addressing functionality from the very beginning to ensure space is utilized in the best possible way and appliances or fittings are positioned in areas that flow easily. Although the footprint of this room was not changed, so many more usable areas were added including the vanity, bathtub and kitchenette nook. After the technical, ‘macro’ aspects of the design are decided, Flanigan says she turns to micro details like color, texture and materials.

Paneled marble walls create an elegant, subtle focal point and were designed to encase the mirrors and sconces. While green stone slabs were the first-round pick, Flanigan and the client eventually decided on honed Calacatta Bettogli, an elevated and refined option. Walnut elements and unlacquered brass finishes, including wood inserts on the Samuel Heath sink fittings, were also introduced to add warmth and comfort to the bathroom. “Natural tones will never go out of style,” says Flanigan.

This spectacular Houston bathroom, designed by Marie Flanigan alongside Kelsey Grant and Sydney Manning, features Ralph Lauren sconces from Visual Comfort & Co. and an Urban Electric pendant. A Palecek chair completes the vanity area.

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An eight-story townhouse offered Westport, Connecticut-based architect Roger Ferris a unique opportunity to design a statement staircase.

Twelve feet in diameter and comprised of seamless white Corian cladding with white oak treads, the monumental structure was fabricated as a single piece off-site and in turn, lowered in through the roof. Notes Ferris, “It acts as a reinterpretation of a common feature that is well conceived and artfully executed.” ferrisarch.com

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STRENGTH IN SIMPLICITY “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Attributed to Leonardo Da Vinci in the 1400s, the mantra has rung true for centuries, echoed in all areas of art and culture, and perhaps none so much as architecture, a field distinguished by thoughtful restraint and fortitude. The next few pages showcase an array of timely architectural inspiration unified by clean lines, powerful function and understated wow-factor. To open the conversation, look no further than this sculptural staircase by architect Roger Ferris—a testament to the enduring dazzle of a less is more approach.

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If the view to the courtyard is any indication, a stay in the premier guest room of architect Bobby McAlpine promises to be a singular experience. Located on the lower level of his Atlanta home, the dramatic chamber is flanked on either side by sunken gardens enjoyed via ocular pivoting sash windows fabricated by DQ Ironworks. Aiding in the luminous feel despite its subterranean siting, white plaster walls, ceilings and floors host furnishings of exaggerated scale, such as the 12-foot-long Niermann Weeks table topped with antique French urns. “It was most important to make this room one you’d never forget,” says McAlpine. mcalpinehouse.com

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In the hilltop San Francisco neighborhood of Noe Valley, Malcolm Davis Architecture set about pouring daylight into a historic townhome without sacrificing privacy. Rather than punching windows through its side walls, which would have yielded undesirable views, Davis imagined a long, slim skylight punctuated by the building’s freshly exposed wood framing. Notes the architect, “This is such a captivating element because it’s a moment where a modern insertion expresses the original ‘old bones’ of the house. The skylight creates a feeling of warmth and a connection to the outdoors where you wouldn’t expect it.” mdarch.net

Rachel Bullock and Molly Purnell were working as architects in Los Angeles when a notion struck: Indoor/outdoor furniture options to their tastes were dispiritingly limited.

The duo spent the next year learning to weld and soon after, LAUN, their kicky outdoor furniture line, was born. Shown here, the travertine and copper Chord Daybed—inspired by the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels—highlights their dynamic point of view. “We approach furniture similarly to architecture,” says Purnell.

“We analyze each piece in terms of materiality, color and texture, and then we synthesize those ideas with more logical form and function requirements.” launlosangeles.com

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“Originally, this space was going to be an office for the husband. However, the children fell in love and commandeered it within days of wallpapering,” shares architect Rafe Churchill of this cozy bonus room. Situated in the front portico of the Stanford White Award-winning Greek Revival he built in Sharon, Connecticut,

the space's softly sloping eaves, herringbone linen-clad walls and ceiling, and a fanlight window with views spanning 40 miles create an inspiring retreat for all ages. Notes Churchill, “We wanted to embrace the pastoral setting and historical location while creating a family home conducive to contemporary living.” hendrickschurchill.com

ageless appeal: tim lenz. pivotal moment: claudio manzoni. fancy frieze: adrian taylor. très sleek: courtesy meljac.

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For a home on Miami’s Venetian Islands, Strang principal Alexandra Mangimelli drew inspiration from the strong horizontal lines and deep overhangs of modernist architect Alfred Browning Parker, devising a structure she describes as both “rhythmic and purposeful.” To usher the home’s exterior strength into the sleek interiors, the architect opted for a custom black pivot door of imposing scale. Whether closed or open to 180 degrees, the immersive portal erases the divide between indoor and out, connecting the homeowners and their guests with the interior courtyard, sculptural cistern, and beyond, the waters of Biscayne Bay. strang.design

6 FANCY FRIEZE Plaster has transcended its traditional roots of late, lending gravitas to contemporary, even modern interiors. “We’ve seen a notable upswing of interest in sculptural relief, both figurative and abstract,” says Adrian Taylor, principal of Hyde Park Mouldings, the Long Island studio specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of artisanal plasterwork. “It seems people are realizing anew that the marriage of architecture and sculpture can yield sublime results,” he adds. This custom prototype—a simplified floral frieze for G.P. Schafer Architect—speaks to the medium’s fresh face for the new decade. hyde-park.com

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With a trend toward digital detoxing at home, it comes as no surprise that the latest arrivals in home automation strive for subtlety and timelessness on appearance. Take Meljac’s Classique Collection, which is newly available stateside in slim 38 mm dimensions— ideal for controls that must fit in tight wall spaces—and shown here in perennially chic light bronze. Bespoke and hand-finished, Meljac’s products are inspired by French designs of the 1930s. meljac.com

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After researching vintage and international public libraries, a bibliophilic couple presented Stuart Silk Architects with an unusual ask for their Issaquah, Washington, lake house: a doublestory library. Enamored with the brief, plans were drawn for a dramatic slate-toned sanctuary with dark herringbone floors.

To the right of the entryway, a powder-coated steel spiral staircase fabricated by Northwest Stair & Rail, Inc. weaves to the upper level of the library, which hosts more shelves of books, a comfy, tucked-away reading nook, and a secret passageway to the master bedroom. stuartsilk.com

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Prior to designer Mary Frances Young’s arrival, a Manhattan apartment’s crowning feature—namely, a plastered brick, barrel-vaulted ceiling—was shrouded by dark building materials and furnishings.

Allowing the architectural envelope to take center stage, Young painted the walls in Benjamin Moore’s Paperwhite and paneled the floors in crisp white oak topped with a custom Amadi carpet, setting the stage for her airy take on the 19th-century parlor.

“The building is a historical ice storage facility with wide hallways and big spaces. My hope was to happily mix the old building bones with new finishes and furniture,” Young notes. youngandfrances.com

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Few wall treatments rival the grandeur of marble fluting, an architectural tradition passed down and reimagined for millenia. For a modern spin, consider Pinnacle, new from Artistic Tile, which trades classical fluting associations for CNC-cut triangular grooves— an intriguing contrast against the marbles’ natural veining. Available in three stones—Bianco Dolomiti, Nero (above, left) and Calacatta Gold (above, right) marble—the tiles can read bold and graphic or soft and textural, making them a dimensional addition to interiors of any flavor. artistictile.com

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If you don’t live in an English country house but pine for the aesthetic, allow Jamb’s line of fine reproduction chimneypieces to add a characterful flourish. Born from founder Will Fisher’s own prolific collection of antique fireplaces, each customizable replica references historic British mantles of the 17th century, and the Georgian and Regency eras. New to the inventory, the Easton bolection (shown) revives a beloved 18th-century design in painterly Breche marble to stunning effect. jamb.co.uk

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“Our goal is to treat each client with the honesty and integrity they deserve.”

A CALI MUST-HAVE + HOW-TO A popular request.

For McCutcheon Construction’s Californian clientele, decks are an outdoor living staple.

The fi rm has seen an infl ux of requests to build, reinforce and refi nish them.

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When a homeowner pursues a renovation, they are often seeking to have their home suit their own style, personalized and optimized to a tee. This is a concept the team at McCutcheon Construction understands well, and as a result, the 40-year-old firm has a reputation for remodel mastery. Experts in lifestyle-oriented techniques, like universal design, McCutcheon’s pros enter into every project with the intent to communicate and customize. “We always start by listening and asking questions,” says Mick Coonan, the company's president. “We pride ourselves on being open and transparent from the beginning, and we consider our relationship with the homeowner to be a long-term one.” Indeed, offering services from development and construction to ongoing home maintenance, and specialized insight on green building practices, McCutcheon Construction clearly aims to help its clients live happy and healthy for life.

Lessen the stress of renovation.

Coonan’s advice for a seamless process: “Be prepared with a comprehensive budget that allows for cost overages; establish a realistic timeline; manage delivery expectations; schedule regular meetings with the contractor; and request daily online logs and photos.”

TIPS FOR BIG IMPACT + Upgrade the kitchen, including opening up space to achieve an inclusive living area + For an older home, update while retaining the original architect’s concept + Remodel with a focus on the homeowner’s individual lifestyle + Bring the outdoors in by installing panoramic windows and doors

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1. Alexander Jermyn Architecture and McCutcheon Construction transformed this historic San Francisco Victorian into a modern dwelling. 2. Warm wood contrasts with stark white in this intimate entryway. Architecture by Alexander Jermyn Architecture. 3. In an Alexander Jermyn Architecturedesigned home, this master bedroom off ers sweeping San Francisco views.

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A PRACTICED PRO’S VALUE “The right team unlocks the true potential of a project,” Quiggins says. “We can work the materials and your needs and intent together for a result that really wows while presenting unique solutions.”

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+ More storage + Open, light-filled rooms + Dog stations in the kitchen and mudroom, for food bowls, beds, leashes, etc. +O ld and new coming together in heirloom pieces that are reinvented +W alk-in showers that are larger, in place of tubs, which are often unused nowadays + Low-maintenance everything

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1. This family room’s fireplace wall was previously asymmetrical. New symmetrical built-ins and a linear fireplace brought a calm sense of balance to the space. 2. Texture, mixed materials and a clever layout combine to make the most of old and new. 3. Volume in the dining space defines the kitchen in this single-family loft conversion of an old sheet metal shop.

1. Photography by Mark Pinkerton 2. & 3. Photography by Dennis Mayer

When Quiggins is asked to share features he would deem trending, his answer paints a picture of the 21stcentury lifestyle.

“ Gray and white are taking a back seat to more warm and interesting palettes.”

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“ Garage doors have one of the biggest visual impacts on a home.”

AN IMPRESSIVE UPGRADE When one thinks about renovating certain aspects of home, the garage door is probably not the first thing to come to mind. But, maybe it should be. + I n today’s average household, the garage door is the most used door.

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Over the past few decades, the garage door has gained more and more attention from homeowners and design professionals alike. In fact, it now tops most every checklist for remodeling projects. For those in the San Francisco area, that means RW Garage Doors will probably be at hand. Founded in 1980, the company has made a name for itself through the creation of beautiful, handcrafted carriage house and traditional swing carriage designs. But today, the options extend beyond RW’s original specialty. “Recently, we have noticed an affinity for our modern, full-view glass doors,” general manager Jake Wold says. “We also work with steel, real wood and faux wood, and we have an entirely bespoke process. When desired, our consultants will examine your home and present aesthetic ideas through our software.” And since all of RW’s products are manufactured right in the Bay Area, one can visit and view the exact materials that will be used for their future door.

+ G arage doors provide security and optimal accessibility (a code is often better than keys for children). + N ewer models, which have enhanced build quality and insulation, can decrease energy bills significantly. + R ecent studies have shown that an updated garage door can add up to 4 percent in home value! This figure makes it one of the top remodeling projects for return on investment. + A garage door is core to curb appeal.

OPEN TO ALFRESCO “Our clients are starting to experiment with using our modern, full-view glass garage doors as interior-exterior walls that open up to the yard,” Wold says.

“A notable example is when we installed one atop the kitchen countertop, which extended past the exterior wall and into the backyard. For events, the homeowner could roll up the glass garage door, creating a bar area for guests.”

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1. This modern RW glass garage door was installed on Jonathan Scott’s home (the winning one) for the sixth season of HGTV’s Brother vs. Brother. 2. A detailed view shows the exquisite texture of RW’s modern wood garage door and its frosted-glass windows.

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“ People don’t want to hide behind walls anymore. They want to feel the freedom and invigoration of foliage, sunlight and fresh air.”

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As a purveyor of premier windows and doors, TBS Design Gallery is afforded a close look at one of the most enduring trends in residential design from the past decade: borderless, biophilic-inspired homes.

Grounded in the intention to complement surrounding nature, this movement has brought forth modern, sustainable architecture. “Humanity needs to feel close to nature on a very fundamental level,” says Mamuka Grigolia, the CEO and founder of TBS Design Gallery. “It contributes to our collective wellbeing, and homeowners are beginning to understand this. They are embracing giant expanses of glass, bringing the outside in.” Ahead of their time in accommodating this approach, brands like LaCantina Doors offer glass walls with narrow frames that are environmentally conscious, and they only continue to innovate. “Partnerships with these manufacturers give us the opportunity to serve customers’ needs and preferences at the highest level,” Grigolia says. “We are honored to be a part of each homeowner’s journey in creating a better, healthier, happier home.”

BRAND HIGHLIGHT: LaCANTINA DOORS As a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of folding door systems, LaCantina Doors is dedicated to creating the most innovative products to open spaces. Over time, the company has evolved its product line to include a new class of multislide door systems and a complete range of swing doors. The options abound.

THE BIOPHILIC METHOD Whether building a brand-new home or renovating a single room, homeowners are requesting that their interior spaces meld into those of the wild world.

“This inclination toward living in harmony with the outside will only continue to grow,” Grigolia says.

“People don’t want to hide behind walls anymore.

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1. & 2. Prior to beginning design work on this New Buffalo residence, architectural firm Booth Hansen needed to determine which product would best suit its vision. The team went with LaCantina’s doors for their customizable capabilities, stellar functionality and ample finish options. The resulting indooroutdoor connections help to balance public and private spaces, creating an idyllic lakeside getaway.

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PUZZLING, BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE Despite housing many of one’s most prized possessions, the closet is allotted only a minute portion of square footage. It can make accommodating every belonging something like a game of Tetris. In that case, one could call the Valet team world champs. “We often discuss the exact number of shoes, jewelry pieces, suits and long dresses a client has in order to tailor each section,” Larsen says. “It’s like putting a puzzle together, and our team is exceptional at it.”

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Increase storage space, declutter and bring order back into everyday life … sounds like anyone’s dream, doesn’t it? No matter its scale—an entire home or one room—a renovation project often includes a plan to achieve such a vision, and that’s where Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets comes in.

“Our designers work with the homeowner to design exceptional spaces that maximize function while adding to the home’s overall beauty,” says Michelle Larsen, the company’s vice president. “Throughout it all, we are guided by a desire to produce an expertly crafted product with five-star execution and customer service.” With designs customized down to the inch and with added storage, Valet’s installations certainly prove how well the team adheres to those intentions. Asked to share her top recommendation for homeowners looking to make small updates, Larsen shares: “In closets, under floating cabinets and in wall beds, lighting can have a big impact on changing the feel of a space.”

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“It’s also a convenient place to have everything prepped for when you leave the next day, especially if you have children,” Larsen says. + I n a laundry room, built-ins are a game changer. Add counter area for folding clothes, a seamlessly incorporated hamper, and designated drawers and cabinets for cleaning products, loose change, etc.

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hen a busy Silicon Valley couple began searching for their family’s forever house, they saw more than a few impressive homes, but none of them offered what the parents of three children wanted most: a livable backyard. “I cared most about the outdoor spaces, and having the room to give my family the kind of yard that would draw us all outside,” says the wife.

So, when the pair eventually found a piece of property in Los Altos Hills where a large, flat exterior was feasible, they decided their answer was to build a home from the ground up. “When I saw this particular spot, I was blown away by it,” says the wife. “My husband and I knew if we hired the right design team, we could create exactly what we’d been looking for all along, which was a house that made us feel like we were always outside.”

The three-year design-and-build process began with hiring architect Steve Simpson, who is known for his ingenuity when it comes to blurring the lines between inside and out. “We were very fortunate with this particular site, because of its orientation,” says Simpson. “The back of the residence opens onto a landscape with southeastern exposure, which is ideal for sun. So we maximized natural light in the house with lots of windows, French doors and sliding doors, which not only invited all that sunshine into the main living areas, but also exposed those interior spaces to the sunny backyard.”

“THE HOUSE IS PART MODERN AND PART TRADITIONAL, WITH A LITTLE MEDITERRANEAN DNA IN ITS BONES” –STEVE SIMPSON

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Simpson, working with general contractor Gary Ernst, designed a home composed of stucco and limestone, where public areas open onto one another and natural light beams from one side to another. The absence of compartmentalized rooms helped the architect deliver a casual contemporary vibe, although the detailing in every space—from the geometric soffit details in the ceilings to the ornate custom stairwell—punctuates the home with sophistication.

“The house is part modern and part traditional, with a little Mediterranean DNA in its bones and sparkle in its interiors, thanks to Linda Sullivan,” says Simpson, who brought the designer onto the project in its nascent stages. “It was, from the beginning, a true collaboration.”

Sullivan, who has worked on many residences with Simpson in the Bay Area, wanted to create interiors that were sophisticated and serene—and didn’t distract from the views each space was designed to frame. “We kept to a fairly neutral palette, with a few surprise colors here and there,” she says. Deep indigo blue barstools deliver visual impact in the monochromatic kitchen, for instance, while the same color outfits the cabinetry around the bar. A lavender sofa adds an unexpected punch to the living room.

“Practicality was always top of mind,” adds Sullivan. “The clients were very specific about their desire for this to be a place where their children and their children’s friends could come and go from inside to outside, wet bathing suits and all, without having to feel too protective about the furnishings.

They didn’t want anybody tip-toeing around the house.”

To that end, Sullivan made “livable luxury” her design mantra for this project. Sleek lines on furnishings give a nod to luxury, while performance upholstery promises longevity. Contemporary case goods such as consoles, desks and coffee tables boast minimalistic silhouettes, while backsplashes in the kitchen and bar deliver an element of glamorous surprise. Clean, white walls juxtapose with warm wood paneling and millwork throughout the spaces.

These contrasts keep things from feeling contrived, explains Sullivan. “We weren’t trying to make this house fit into a certain theme,” she says. “Instead, we wanted to come up with a design plan that would stand the test of time—as well as lots of indoor-outdoor living.”

The result matches the client’s early vision. “The transition is so seamless that when you’re inside you feel like you’re outside, and when you’re outside, you feel like you’re inside,” says the wife. “Every day, I watch my children playing in the backyard and every single day I feel more and more grateful that this is the place we get to call home.”

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Architect Steve Simpson and designer Linda Sullivan created public spaces that open to the landscape and elegant interiors that can stand up to indoor-outdoor living. In the dining room, a dark table by Arden Home echoes the ebony woodand-metal railing designed by Sullivan. A Nessa chandelier from Arteriors hangs above simple gray upholstered chairs, also from Arden Home, and a Stark rug.

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To turn up the elegance volume in the living room, Sullivan injected lavender notes with a custom sofa

by Kroll and a bubble chandelier by Oly Studio. Wesley Hall armchairs also feature a hint of the hue in their pattern. A leather chaise, also

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Above: The owners wanted the backyard to function as an extension of the house, so Simpson designed the spaces with retractable doors that blur the lines between indoors and outside. A stucco-and-stone exterior blends beautifully with limestone patios, creating outdoor living rooms that extend from the family room in two directions. The open-air pool house gives the family another shaded outdoor retreat.

Right: Central to the main rooms in the house, the office is wrapped with wood paneling, which delivers warmth to the light-filled space. Sullivan married a classic Eames chair with a modern chrome desk by Williams-Sonoma Home. The Bellario Orb chandelier by Currey & Company punctuates the space.

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“We knew this would be where people gather and have fun, so we wanted the bar to feel playful,� says Sullivan. The blue cabinetry frames a statementmaking backsplash featuring Versailles metallic tiles by Ann Sacks.

The counters are forgiving quartzite. Three Edmond pendants by Arteriors accessorize the space, while woven Palecek barstools deliver texture.

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A sitting area off the kitchen is one of the most-used rooms in the house. Doors disappear on two sides to create a seamless flow to the pool and the fire pit. Because of the proximity to water, Sullivan chose performance fabrics on the Kroll sofa and Lee Industries armchair for posterity.

Those pieces are joined by a pair of fluffy Arden Home ottomans on a Stark rug.

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PEAK PERSPECTIVE A HOME PERCHED ON A HILLSBOROUGH HILLSIDE IS DESIGNED TO CONNECT WITH THE OUTDOORS FOR AN ACTIVE FAMILY. WRITTEN BY KIMBERLY OLSON / PHOTOGRAPHY BY R. BRAD KNIPSTEIN

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The welcoming entry incorporates natural materials including a walnut door by Pivot Door Company with a large pull by Rocky Mountain Hardware. The whimsical, handmade console is by Urbia. The mirror with a whitewashed natural teak frame is by Made Goods and the brushed brass light fixture is by Modern Verve.

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hile planning to build a hillside home for themselves and their two boys, a Hillsborough couple admits to providing architect Randy Grange with a crazy wish list. “I spent a lot of time looking at photos of other houses for inspiration,” says the wife. “We wanted it to be clean and modern, but with wood details to make it feel warm. We also wanted it to accommodate having people over yet have an intimacy to it. It also had to fit our lives now with the kids and their friends, as well as when it’s just us and then accommodate a larger family when the kids come back with their own children.”

And near the top of that list: a design that would take advantage of a hillside location offering vistas of the bay and surrounding canyons. “We wanted that indoor-outdoor feeling on all the levels of the house,” adds the husband.

Grange began sketching, aiming to capture key elements of the couple’s list and incorporate windows to frame the view and natural materials—all while considering the family’s lifestyle and the challenging hillside site. “We almost felt guilty about giving him this impossible task, but he was not deterred at all,” the husband says. “The house just got better and better.”

Above all, the home was designed to take advantage of the outdoors. In the kitchen, for example, accordion windows completely open the space to the landscape and fresh air. Grange and interior designer Leslie Lamarre— partners in business and life—ensured that both architecture and interiors honored the location’s exquisite beauty. “The colors and natural materials take inspiration from the bay and the surrounding landscape,” Lamarre notes.

The interiors are stylish, but with playful touches. “We wanted the home to have a modern design but also some personality,” Lamarre says. “In the guest bedroom, for instance, a bold yellow and white wall treatment provides pattern and a fun pop of color.” Other examples of unique details include a pair of plush purple armchairs that flank a bird-leg table in the master bedroom, an oversize swiveling circular loveseat in the living room, and an array of leather pulls in the kitchen. “It’s nice to have some furnishings and elements that are also pieces of art,” Lamarre says. “They work so well with the modern aesthetic of the house.”

The couple especially wanted to create a sense of fun for the boys. “We call the feeling ‘kidly,’” the wife says. A big waterslide was built into the hillside, for example, so kids— okay, adults, too—can swoosh down to the pool in style.

“That’s a neat feature,” says landscape architect Michael Callan, who helped design it. “I was thinking back to when I was a kid in order to figure out how to make it the most fun.”

Another example of “kidly” is in their son’s room. The scenery from the younger boy’s bedroom doesn’t match up to his big brother’s view, so the homeowners wanted to make it up to him somehow. “I had the idea that we could build a secret passageway with a trap door,” the husband says. “I almost said it as a joke.” But the design team ran with the notion. They equipped the child’s closet with a trap door that leads to a slide that transports him to his secret room in the lower level of the house. “He can pop out through a subtly camouflaged door in the lower-level family room and surprise everybody,” Lamarre says. “Initially, we were humored by the effort to create this space, but these are the things that make the house special.”

Also in the younger boy’s room, a hammock that’s anchored between a towering tree trunk and the wall swings over the bed. “We found a company that sources cedar trees and works with a craftsperson who kiln-dries and hollows them out. General contractor Augie Peccei’s construction team installed a steel post in the room, wrapping it with the split tree trunk and concealing the seams.” the designer says. “Their son enjoys being up there in the hammock reading a book and it’s been a big hit with his friends.”

He’s not the only one enjoying the house. Once avid travelers, the couple says they now vacation a bit less because they don’t want to leave home. And these days they are as obsessed with the view inside as the view to the landscape. The husband notes: “Now we go onto the deck, and we end up staring back into the house.”

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Above: The light-filled upper-level hall features a modern rail designed by architect Randy Grange and interior designer Leslie Lamarre. A trio of diaphanous Moooi light fixtures add additional glow when needed. A gallery wall features a pair of paintings by Lisa Kairos.

Opposite: Grange and Lamarre designed the large display wall in the family room. The unit is backed by a woven wallcovering, providing a textured backdrop for a collection of sculptural objects. The custom sectional is upholstered in Perennials’ Raffia fabric and angles around a bespoke coffee table covered in Osborne & Little faux leather. The many orbs of Shakuff’s Milk chandelier dangle overhead.

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The design team was inspired by the colors of the landscape and bay when creating the dining room. There, they designed a modern walnut and steel table and the chairs around it. The striking Luminas light fixture by Markus Bonauer resembles coral. The mirror-backed cabinets were fabricated by Bruce Gordon Millwork and showcase glassware.

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The dining room is lined by a 16-foot wall of glass, half of which slides to open the space to the backyard and an outdoor kitchen that’s tucked conveniently to the side.

The design team calls this a space the owners can enjoy with family and friends.

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An oversize accordion window by Kolbe Windows & Doors opens the kitchen to the outdoor dining area. A generous island— fronted with chic Kristalia stools—feature countertops in White Princess quartzite from All Natural Stone provides space for casual dining. The family enjoys alfresco dining at the teak table by Viesso, paired with Pacific teak folding chairs by Harbour Outdoor.

“WE WANTED THE HOME TO HAVE A MODERN DESIGN BUT ALSO SOME PERSONALITY.” –LESLIE LAMARRE

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Grange likens the master bedroom seating area to “a perch in the heavens,� thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. The couple can take in the views from custom-designed chairs upholstered in Forever Velvet

by Robert Allen. The cowhide rug under the chairs is by Kyle Bunting and the rug under the bed is by Jaipur Living. The Emilio accent table, featuring a playful bronze bird-leg base, is by Arteriors.

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Nesting INSTINCT

FILLED WITH TREASURES, A DESIGNER’S SACRAMENTO STREET BOUTIQUE CELEBRATES SAN FRANCISCO’S PAST AND PRESENT. WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALANNA HALE

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or designer Tracy Simmons the idea of home has been shaped by her native San Francisco. From its classic architecture to the surrounding natural beauty, the City by the Bay has deeply informed her personal style, infusing warm, minimalist spaces with organic hues and traditional craftsmanship. “I wouldn’t have learned to design the way I do in any other city,” confesses Simmons.

Now the designer is expressing the aesthetic she honed here with The House—a new Sacramento Street boutique featuring antique finds, custom furniture and handmade artisanal wares.

When conceptualizing the shop, Simmons envisioned the space as a love letter to the city— starting with the building’s classic architecture. The 19th-century structure that survived San Francisco’s legendary 1906 quake “has the most incredible bones,” says Simmons, who stripped back the space to restore the original molding and let in more light from the massive windows.

Walking inside feels like entering a friend’s carefully composed home, with fresh flowers inviting you to explore every corner. Everything naturally follows the designer’s organic palette: think warm wood tones and moody greens and blues set against a fresh white background. “I was thinking of a space that’s reverent, quiet and calm,” explains Simmons. “For me, calm is a palette that’s clear and simple, but beautiful.” Old-world details flesh out the store, from the hand-carved fireplace to a 19th-century fossilized bluestone worktable used for display. Inspired by this antique table’s unique texture, the oak cabinets behind it were custom-finished by decorative painter Caroline Lizarraga to look aged.

This love of simple, careful craftsmanship also guides the curating ethos of the store. For instance, utilitarian silhouettes are favored over fussy antiques. “I think people think of antiques as ornate, but the pieces I like to source are really pared down. They seem like they could be contemporary,” Simmons explains. A sense of balancing old and new sensibilities is used for the

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designer’s own custom furniture, which embraces natural textures like exposed wood grain. “I design with clean lines, and then the material or finish is where the piece shines,” says Simmons. “I love the notion of creating imperfectly perfect things. I’m always asking how we can mess it up a little bit.”

When curating home goods for the space, Simmons is dedicated to collaborating directly with artisans, bringing a shared vision to life.

When selecting creative partners the designer notes, “I gravitate most toward their process.

I ask, ‘What can we make together—and what can you make that you want to show the world?’ ” Upcoming collaborations include custom fragrances with Los Angeles-based Capsule Parfumerie and a ceramic line with Maine ceramicist Ariela Kuh, comprising glazes inspired by the store’s signature navy color. It’s also important to Simmons to celebrate local creatives; from featuring ceramic furniture by Len Carella to hosting a photography exhibition by Bess Friday.

Supporting these artists and artisans “has become the most fulfilling part of the store,” says Simmons, as these collaborations go to the core of the designer’s love of the city. “From the beginning, we wanted the store to be about building a community.”

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A rustic table in Tracy Simmons’ San Francisco boutique, The House (this page), displays goods both old and new. The designer keeps fresh flowers in the space (opposite, top left), which decorate the handcarved mantel (opposite, top right). Sculptural fruit bowls

by Virginia Sin make a statement on a table (opposite, bottom).

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INTERIOR DESIGN / MATTHEW LEVERONE, LEVERONE DESIGN

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Next LEVEL CLIENTS CHALLENGE A DESIGNER TO FLEX HIS CREATIVE MUSCLES IN THEIR ATHERTON ABODE. WRITTEN BY LISA BINGHAM DEWART PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE FLETCHER

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On a shopping trip to New York for her new Atherton home, designer Matthew Leverone’s client fell for a Zanotta sectional. Covered in a neutral Pollack fabric, the piece now resides in the family room, where it’s joined by a pair of Caste armchairs from De Sousa Hughes and a Jerome Abel Seguin coffee table. The arrangement rests on a carpet from Holland & Sherry.

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very once in a while, an extraordinary project comes along that becomes a professional game-changer, launching a designer’s career to a new level. For Matthew Leverone, the tipping point was this Atherton home created for a South African expat family. “This project gave us a chance to push boundaries because the clients were so open and wanted each piece to be special,” Leverone explains. “We were free to select interesting pieces and design custom elements in the house.”

Leverone came aboard as the three-level house, a contemporary beauty by Pacific Peninsula Group clad in split-face Texas limestone, was coming together. Most of the structural details had been locked down, but the designer had the opportunity to offer input on the finishes, such as the flooring’s warm gray color. He also used the client’s vision to create a cantilevered oak-plank bar outside of the wine room and carve out a makeup area off the master bedroom. But it was the furnishings—luxurious yet understated, sculptural yet elegant—where the designer’s formidable talents shone.

Beyond informing Leverone that her husband wasn’t a huge fan of color, and that hues would have to come from the artwork and accessories, his client’s brief was simple.

“She said she wanted items that would make her happy and make her smile,” the designer recalls. To that end, he encouraged a trip to New York and planned an itinerary of showroom visits to get a read on her preferences. The resulting scheme relies on neutrals, rich textures and gutsy pieces that both stand up to and soften the sharp lines and solid surfaces of the architecture.

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Right: Centered beneath a Larsen fixture is a Bangle dining room table by Hudson Furniture with a custom-stained zebrawood top and a polished bronze base. Arranged around it are Joseph Jeup chairs upholstered in a fabric by Peggy Platner Collection and beneath it is a silk Woven Designs carpet.

The artwork is by Udo Nöger.

Opposite: “To address the long entry space, the tables had to be interesting but also counterbalance the split face stone on the opposite wall with its vertical and horizontal lines,” Leverone says of the console. Above is a Tom Lieber painting; the Peter Boiger sculpture is from Coup D’Etat.

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Neutrals predominate in the home, but Leverone did incorporate colorful moments, such as the stools of his design dressed in sheepskin by Azadeh Shadovsky in the game room. The trio faces an Ochre table and a Coup Studio settee in Holly Hunt leather. The designer notes the space is intended for both adults and children to have fun.

Leverone looked for furniture that had great lines and sensual rounded shapes. He outfitted the living room with a sleek Holly Hunt sofa, a pair of perfectly proportioned cerused-oak armchairs, and a quartet of faceted coffee tables in an oak veneer. The Bösendorfer piano—which the client helped select—even exhibits a moment of sleekness not usually associated with the form. Similarly, in the dining room table, a zebrawood top resting on a base of interlocking statuary bronze rings, and a cabinet in the master bedroom with a chipped wood front bring pareddown gravitas. “They’re all simple but work well together,” the designer notes. He did allow for moments of levity. In the lower-level playroom, he paired a bench that reads as an attenuated wing chair with wood-frame stools covered in a long-haired blue sheepskin.

Sculptural lighting also has a starring role in this home.

Leverone chose a Calder-esque fixture to hover above the dining room table. Composed of a pair of bronze tipped walnut arms projecting from a center rod and with natural linen shades at the opposite ends, it’s simple but packs a visual punch. The same goes for the light in the husband’s office, a Billy Cotton 5 Stick chandelier. Its satin brass finish adds a metallic note that plays off the stone fireplace.

Part of what makes the home such a triumph for Leverone are the many opportunities he had to conceive custom furnishings. In the master bedroom, he upped the sophistication factor on an upholstered headboard by

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The office combines a work space furnished with a custom desk and Humanscale task chair with a cozy seating area anchored by an Axis Furniture swivel chair in a Coraggio material, a Gary Hutton coffee table and a Glenn Carpet Co. rug. Lending a glam note above is a Billy Cotton fixture.

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trimming the perimeter in blackened steel. In a first for the designer, he created walnut bedside tables with bronze, etched-glass tops that are equipped with chargers for electronics. He outfitted the adjacent master sitting room, also known as the reading room—a spot the wife requested where she could do just that with her children—with a bespoke, low-slung sofa set on a wood base that extends to form an end table.

The designer relied on luxurious carpets for his biggest textural moves, animating the neutral-hued spaces. In the living room, for example, he installed a Tai Ping wool and silk rug in shades of tonal grays. “The silk gives it a luster, and it’s juxtaposed by the flat textural weave of

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the border,” the designer observes. In the reading room, he selected a lush silk and mohair number carved with a stripe pattern. For the pool house, he opted for a rug with a weave that mimics the trellis just outside. “We pulled the outside in,” says Leverone, who adds that the connection was particularly critical for his outdoorsy, athletic clients, whose pursuits include spirited games of underwater hockey.

Leverone values the level of faith his clients placed in him. “We’re so appreciative when we get clients who love the process and want to be involved but also let us do our job,” says the designer. “There is mutual respect, and it shows in the outcome.”

Leverone’s client wanted a cozy spot where she could read to her children, so he created a stylish reading room. The custom sofa in a Peggy Platner Collection fabric offers an ideal lounging area, while the silk and mohair rug makes for a dreamy landing spot for small feet.

For lighting, the designer chose an Alison Berger Glassworks pendant.

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Left: To accent the spa, situated in an indoor-outdoor space and encased in slabs from Haussmann Natural Stone, Leverone chose a pair of Atelier Vierkant planters.

The interior is covered with tile from Walker Zanger.

Opposite: Glant fabric wraps the custom steel-framed headboard in the master bedroom. Leverone also designed the coordinating walnut and bronze bedside tables. He finished the bed with a coverlet in a Rogers & Goffigon material and a duvet made of Casamance fabric.

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The designer opted for similarly sculptural forms for the outdoor furnishings. A quartet of Janus et Cie chairs surround a Seasonal Living coffee table, while a Tuuci umbrella shades Dedon loungers. An RH covered daybed is an enticing spot to shelter from the sun.

“THIS PROJECT GAVE US A CHANCE TO PUSH BOUNDARIES BECAUSE THE CLIENTS WERE SO OPEN.” –MATTHEW LEVERONE

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