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This undated photo courtesy of The Monacelli Press shows a garden featured in the book “Desert Gardens of Steve Martino,” by Caren Yglesias. (AP photo)
Gardening: Phoenix landscaper brings desert to urban yards By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX — When I moved to Phoenix last summer, I was bewildered by all the bright green grass I saw smack in the middle of the Sonoran Desert — in residential yards, on golf courses, at community parks. While the temperatures were hitting nearly 120 degrees, these perfect lawns sucked up huge amounts of water delivered by the shussssh-chik-chik-chik of sprinklers before the brutal orange sun rose each summer morning. But I was drawn to the more natural-looking, drought-tolerant yards, the kind of landscaping I saw in Southern California when water rationing forced homeowners several years ago to trade their lawns for chaparral. Instead of big shade trees, there were saguaro cacti and whip-like ocotillo plants stretching their long branches into the cloudless sky. Crushed red rock took the place of Bermuda grass. Golden barrel cactus replaced rose bushes. The newly published “Desert Gardens of Steve Martino” (The Monacelli Press, 2018) shows us how a celebrated Phoenix landscape architect uses native flora to create such natural outdoor spaces for his clients. With a text written by fellow architect Caren Yglesias and photographs by Steve Gunther, we see how Martino creates what Yglesias characterizes as comfortable outdoor rooms. Terracotta pots, concrete benches and cantilevered stairs add character while hidden light fixtures provide nighttime drama. Playing with geometric shapes, light and shadow, Martino's work recalls the functionalist influence of the late Mexican architect Luis Barragan. Rectangular slab walls painted in cerulean blue, burnt orange-red, cheery yellow or deep purple provide privacy. Martino combines desert flora with steel, rocks and those colored walls to create quiet spaces where you can reflect alone or gather with others. Tapered concrete paths lead through grounds covered by crushed rock to outdoor fireplaces or water sources such as fountains or a pipe sticking out of a wall. Splashing water drowns out the roar of a nearby highway, while a wall hides a yard from hikers traversing through an adjacent wildlife area. Arizona's state tree, the Blue Palo Verde, and Mexican fence-post cactus stand tall and straight like sentries alongside buildings. But there's no grass in Martino's projects. “Lawn has its place in a public park, but it's ridiculous to have it at your home,” Martino said, explaining his landscaping philosophy during a recent telephone interview. “Using grass at your home really is a kind of crime. Lawn mowers are not environmentally friendly.” “And we need to save our water,” the 70-year-old added. “I always like to say, ‘Kill your lawn, save your grandchildren.’” Martino differentiates his projects from traditional desert landscaping, that old-fashioned mix of cacti, green-painted gravel and rusty wagon wheels that he likes to call “gardens of despair.” Instead, Martino builds habitats, with native plants attracting their symbiotic pollinators. In the book, he describes finding a vagabond plant known as a sacred datura in a bed of salvia, and being startled one evening when he saw a huge Hawk Moth suddenly fly away from the big nighttime bloom. Martino's relationship with the desert goes back to his years as a troubled youth sent to live on a ranch, where he was charged with wrangling horses. He later served in the Marine Corps and studied art at a community college. See Garden p. 2D
This undated photo courtesy of The Monacelli Press shows the cover of the book “Desert Gardens of Steve Martino,” by Caren Yglesias. (AP photo)
By KIM COOK Associated Press “Perfect imperfection” is a trend in furnishings and decor. “It’s a return to the artisanal and the crafted, with narrative and meaning to objects,” says Caroline Till, cofounder of the London design studio FranklinTill. “Fingerprints of process and technique are part of the aesthetic appeal of the finished item.” Her studio got together last year with trend researchers from across Europe and the United States to see what's percolating in interior design, fashion and architecture. They displayed their findings at the recent international textile fair Heimtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, and a published compilation is being used by designers as inspiration for new products. “Perfect imperfection” was one of the design directions they identified. One pavilion at the fair featured artisans working on dyeing, weaving and other crafting methods. Barrels of inky blue dye stood next to wooden racks draped with cottons that had been given pattern or left to absorb the color naturally. Till says indigo is a lead player on the artisanal stage. “(It's) embraced by a wave of contemporary brands and designers as they revisit the craft, celebrating the imperfections and graduated hues,” she says. Indigo pieces can be found in abundance at retailers this season. Arhaus has floor poufs wrapped in indigo-dyed, mud-print-patterned cotton. Indigo and white brushstrokes add an abstract individuality to a classic Norfolk chair from Annie Selke. Houston designer Margaret Naeve is on board with the perfectly imperfect look. “From a messy bed to handmade ceramics and metalwork, I hope to see more people looking for pieces that aren't necessarily manicured,” she says. “I love curtains that are slightly wrinkled, and vintage African furniture that's one of a kind, obviously handmade by an artisan. The idea of mixing pieces that aren't perfect in a polished space excites me,” Naeve says. “There's nothing more chic than a sophisticated room See Decor p. 2D
At top, this undated provided by Sant’Agostino shows Sant’Agostino’s Blendart tile collection, which evokes the warm, worn look of vintage wooden floors. New technologies in digital printing and manufacturing allow makers to create ceramics that closely resemble other materials, like wood or textiles. Above, this undated photo provided by Reflin show's Refin's Voyager ceramic tile collection, which was inspired by the aged and rusted metal bridges of Genoa, and the architectural elements of Victorian buildings. (AP photos)
Storage gets creative thanks to changing decor trends By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON Associated Press Storage pieces are not what they used to be. Changes in home design and technology mean that boxy, old-fashioned armoires, dressers and china hutches are being repurposed or are making room for cabinets, shelving and sideboards in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Today's decor embraces an eclectic look, and rooms might serve more than one function. Walk-in closets and wall-mounted TVs are hot; formal dining rooms are not. All of these trends mean there's more freedom in choosing storage pieces, including “wow pieces” that make a statement, said Sarah Winslow, merchandising manager at Terrasi Living & Scandia Home in Kansas City, Missouri. “The furniture police have left the building,” she said. Adam G. Tilley, senior vice president for product and marketing at A.R.T. Furniture in High Point, North Carolina, said his company and others are offering new takes on cabinetry, including interesting
This undated photo from Grange shows the Caissons Console from the Cote Collection. (AP photo) shapes, finishes or embellishments that can work within traditional furniture groupings. The units might house barware, electronics or other household items. A.R.T. offers the “chesser,” for instance, a cross between a chest and dresser. It also has a sofa with a built-in bookcase. “These are fun accent pieces that are orbiting around that center core of a suite of furniture,” Tilley said.
Many of the new styles offer a mix of storage and display space, Tilley said. “More and more people desire to spend their money having experiences, and the way they decorate their homes has become a reflection of that,” he said. “They are drawn to furniture that showcases the memories that were made, the knowledge that was acquired, or objects that bring those experiences home.”
For example, the popularity of craft liquors and fancy cocktails has increased sales of swanky bar cabinets, said Adam Young, who with his wife, Emily, owns Brass and Burl, a furniture store in Hackensack, New Jersey, and New York City. They also sell standalone buffets, console cabinets and shelving units, among other items. Customers are drawn to pieces that create interest through metal accents, unusual stains or interesting inlays, and fill them however they see fit — regardless of what the pieces were designed to hold, he said. “I don't think people care about convention at all anymore,” Young said. “At the end of the day, people need function — some place to store their stuff.” Look for shapes and styles you like and don't worry about what the piece is supposed to be for, advises Linda Merrill, interior designer at Linda Merrill Decorative Surroundings in Duxbury, Massachusetts. If a buffet works in the hall, use it there. “People have a lot of See Storage p. 2D
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styled with loose florals and a messy throw, adding a level of approachability to the formality of a carefully designed space.” Perfectly imperfect also reflects a 15th century Japanese aesthetic: wabi sabi. Loosely translated, it refers to an appreciation of the effects of time, and the humble beauty found in things that are impermanent, old, worn or incomplete. We see it in the charm of rustic recycled wood, wrinkly linens, and vintage pieces with patina. It's also evident in unpredictable and unique finishes, like reactive or drip glazes, color-washed walls, antiqued pieces and distressed rugs. Anthropologie's spring tabletop line includes ceramics from Portugal with painterly drip and wash glazes in gentle hues.
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stuff that they're trying to figure out how to hide,” she said. Repurposing a piece of furniture or using it in an unexpected spot will add to its “wow” factor, said Dinah Baxter O'Dell whose business, 2nd Bloom, focuses on painting and restyling furniture. Many of her clients have pieces of quality furniture that offer great storage options but no longer fit their decor. She transforms them into functional “statement” pieces. “We paint it and it becomes that piece that pops — a great design element that pulls a room together and creates an updated fresh look,” said O'Dell, of Bexley, Ohio. Often the restyled piece ends up with a new purpose as well as a new look. Dressers are showing up in dining rooms and entryways. China cabinets are holding books and games in family rooms. Winslow recently helped clients buy a buffet — traditionally a dining-room piece — to use in their bedroom because it was the right height for their television. “It's unexpected,” she said. “Anything a little bit unexpected will
Above and below, this undated photo provided by Legacy Classic Furniture shows their Cinema shoe cabinet in the open position. (AP photo)
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The landscape architect wrote in a separate introduction in the book that he found his life's calling after a college instructor suggested he visit the workshop of Paolo Soleri, an Italian architect known for his ceramic and bronze wind bells. Soleri had been a disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright when the American spent his winters at the desert home he dubbed Taliesin West. Martino noted his dislike of Phoenix's manufactured feel, and the millions of dollars spent to make it look like it's not in the desert. “The desert was far more interesting to me than anything man-made in the city,” he wrote. “Unfortunately, the desert historically was viewed as a wasteland, where anything done to it was an improvement. The West was a resource to be exploited, and native plants were to be eradicated.” So Martino populated his landscapes with the desert's ironwood trees and Big Bend yuccas. Along with huge saguaro, he used organ pipe, silver torch, cereus and staghorn cholla cactus, as well as brittlebrush with its sunny, bright blossoms. He spilled hot pink bougainvillea and trailing lantana plants with white, yellow, and purple blooms over his trademark walls. As he wrote in the book: “I just wanted to use desert plants in my projects, which became the idea to bring the desert into the city.” Here are a few of Martino's projects featured in the book:
pique your interest.” Television design shows and social media postings have emboldened people to be more inventive with furniture choices, said Winslow, whose daughter uses a vintage card catalog to store her children's toys. “People are less afraid to try things. We're not limited by rules anymore,” she said.
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Feathers inspired a set of rugs by Spanish maker Nanimarquina ; the freeform rugs each have their own slight imperfections from the handmade process, and come in a soft palette of ivory, pale green and stone. Crate & Barrel's Bringham iron vases meld a simple sculptural shape with an aged-look finish of gray, bronze and silver. Grainrich teak slabs are connected with black wire to create the Marcel wall art that's organic and contemporary. A new wall art piece at West Elm is crafted of aluminum, with a textural indigo finish creating a wave pattern. Spring bedding collections includes flax linen and cotton linen covers in calming hues of pool, slate, blush and a gentle gold shade called horseradish. Inspired by an old wing chair stripped of its upholstery, furniture maker Van Thiel & Co.'s collection of deconstructed seating and ot-
tomans at Restoration Hardware exposes the pieces' walnut wood frames and burlap and cotton base covers. Michelle Lamb, a marketing consultant and trend forecaster for the home furnishings industry, says she saw another aspect of the “imperfect” look at last fall's High Point furniture market. “Fabrics that appear to have been repaired, sliced, cut-and-pierced or defectively woven show the mark of the maker in a very different way,” says Lamb, of The Trend Curve . This relaxed way of decorating also extends to other aspects of the home. Leigh Spicher, national director of design studios for the homebuilder Ashton Woods, in Roswell, Georgia, says it's part of a “slow living” trend. “People are returning to a simpler lifestyle, and it's affecting every aspect of life, including home design,” she said.
Daniels/Falk Garden At the Tucson property of Susan Daniels and Eugene Falk, Martino designed gardens with terraces and retaining walls over threequarters of an acre in an effort to visually connect the property with the adjacent Coronado National Forest. He situated an infinity edge pool to extend into the desert and lead the eye toward the mountains. A runnel, or narrow channel, was created to spill water into a trough that became a drinking hole for wildlife.
City Grocery Garden Interior designer Georgia Bates bought a rundown grocery store in the heart of Phoenix and transformed it into a live-in compound with garden courtyards. Martino redid the outside areas, and built a pedestrian entry and a freestanding fireplace. He left five palm trees already standing on the site, and added plants such as prickly pear cactus, creosote bush, Texas sage, and mesquite and Palo Verde trees.
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