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25 YEARS / ARCHIVES
Landscape designer Willie Eschenfelder created informal paths of crushed limestone to slow the pace as they move through lush gardens and connect to stone steps crossing a tranquil stream. Summer 2018.
PHOTO BY ADAM FINKLE
ON THE pathRIGHT Whether stepped, wandering or straight as an arrow, creative walkways prove it is all about the journey
During the past 25 years, we have meandered through many flower beds, crossed countless lawns and trekked up and down endless hillsides in search of beautiful gardens and landscapes to showcase in our pages. Most often, we were guided by walkways that were designed as much for the journey as the destination. To help celebrate our quarter-century anniversary, we mined our archives for inspiring paths that charm us as much today as when we first wandered their way.
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1. To alleviate the formality of a linear gardenscape, designers Jeremy Fillmore and Ryan Talbot created a serpentine flagstone path that leads guests through the gardens of an Avenues home in SLC. Summer 2017. PHOTO BY AARON SHAW 2. Embedded with a stream-like flow of river rock, a broad walkway leads through modernized Torii arches to the entry of a St. George home designed by architect Rob McQuay. Winter 2008. PHOTO BY SCOT ZIMMERMAN 3. Gravel mixes with large and small stones to create a natural look and pace-slowing surface for a casual garden path. Tall grasses and shrubs help hide the walkway’s destination, adding to its intrigue. Summer 2010. 4. Contrasting with rugged desert terrain, a dark concrete walkway snakes through berms of lava rock masking a St. George home’s entry from the road. Landscape design by Kent Bylund.
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5. The soft curves of a stepped, exposed-aggregate walkway counters the straight lines and hard angles of a mid-century modern home in Ogden. Spring 2014. PHOTO BY SCOT ZIMMERMAN 6. A side yard’s walkway switches from concrete to stone flagging, indicating an adjustment in purpose and pace. “The material change encourages you to slow down, look around and notice the gardens,” says landscape designer Rob McFarland. Summer 2019. PHOTO BY ADAM FINKLE 7. Landscape designer Dean Anesi softened the edges of flagstone steps with thick moss. The lush planting and loosely placed stones foster the passage’s intimate, informal style. Spring 2008 8. In Park City, large square pads lead from the street and driveway to a front yard patio inset with a modern fire feature. Design by Jayson King.
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Mellow Yellow
Bright yellow gets major hype for its sunny disposition and mood-boosting prowess, but don’t overlook yellow’s more muted shades. From buttery creams to icy lemons, they are equally upbeat, yet deliciously discreet.
BY BRAD MEE
Designer Hillary Taylor imagined a soft yellow palette for the sitting area of a Salt Lake City home. The classic patterns and warm, subtle tones foster the room’s soothing ambiance.
PPondering a fresh palette? We’re going to make it very simple for you: consider pale yellow. Forget what you’ve heard about yellow being brassy and overly bright.
The color has range, and because its paler shades are subdued, they’re joyous without being jarring. What’s more, many are nearly neutral, so they’re foolproof when used liberally in any space where warmth and cheer are prized. Or they can be injected in smaller doses as accents and accessories that blithely spread their happy hues. Salt Lake City designer Hillary Taylor has a renewed affection for yellow, strong or subtle. “I’m in a yellow moment again, after about seven years!” exclaims Taylor, who likes to use it as the dominant color with “some real monochromatic punch.”
That’s the approach she took recently as she bathed a bedroom’s cozy sitting room in buttery yellow. The heartwarming hue teams with cream on plaid chairs, checked draperies and embroidered pillows. Barelyblue walls and soft-white trim round out
PHOTOS: (OPPOSITE) LINDSAY SALAZAR; (RIGHT) COURTESY OF THIBAUT Dayroom Yellow Farrow & Ball
Lemon Drop Sherwin-Williams Barely Yellow Benjamin Moore
Soft Buttercup Behr
Thibaut’s Maris wallpaper dresses a light-filled entry with soft yellow and a delightful, small-scale pattern.
PALE BY COMPARISON
With a delicious lightness of color, these yellow furnishings and finds deliver sunny warmth and easy elegance to any décor
(TOP TO BOTTOM) Lily Side Chair by Theodore Alexander, to the trade, Curate to the Trade, SLC, curatetothetrade.com; California Revival Deco Tiles by Arto, $32.20/6x6-inch tile, European Marble & Granite, SLC, europeanmarbleandgranite.com; Braque Pitcher, $42, Foundation Goods, SLC, foundationgoods.com; Retro Stove by Big Chill, $8,495, bigchill.com; Capri Fouta Beach Towel, $78, Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com; Lennon Yellow Molded Kids Play Chair, $49, Crate & Barrel, Murray, crateandbarrel.com
RIGHT: Protea Flower wallpaper by Sanderson provides a softly colored, patterned backdrop to a charming kitchen. BELOW: Lily Leaf wallpaper from Morris & Co. delivers a light golden hue with its simple, smallscale leaf pattern.
the décor’s comforting palette. The result is both sunny and soothing.
Pale yellow boasts a broad spectrum, from the likes of Benjamin Moore’s whispery Barely Yellow to Farrow & Ball’s more lively Dayroom Yellow. Pantone—the global guru on color—gave Buttercream high marks for its versatility, calling the near-neutral color an “easy and effortless delicious off-white.” Across the board, luxury paint brands offer an impressive assortment of pale yellows, as do top-tier fabric and wallpaper makers.
Deciding on pale yellow is a no-brainer, but designers will warn you that choosing the perfect shade of paint takes effort and expertise. Test a considered shade in the space it will be used. The appearance of any yellow varies strongly depending on the amount of natural light in a space, as well as the colors of the surfaces around it. Get your choice right and you’ll be rewarded with a room that is as uplifting as the yellow that colors it.
PHOTOS: (ABOVE) COURTESY OF SANDERSON; (LEFT AND OPPOSITE) COURTESY OF MORRIS & CO.
SPREAD SOME CHEER
A fresh crop of fabrics offers new ways to fall in love with yellow’s softer shades
(ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT) Dancing Tulips in Primrose/Green, Sanderson; Tanzania in Maize, Peter Fasano; Lily Leaf in Gold, Morris & Co.; Incas, Camengo; Carnac in Lemon, Christopher Farr Cloth; Illusion, Casamance; A Painter’s Garden in Pear & Pomegranate Lemon, Sanderson; Campbell Stripe in Maize, Peter Fasano; to the trade, John Brooks Inc., SLC, johnbrooksinc.com
RIGHT: The small-scale pattern of Morris & Co.’s Mallow fabric gives timeless appeal to a bathroom’s tailored shade.
forward FASHION
Local tastemaker Courtney collaborates with the design team at Foundation Goods to fashion her well-dressed family home.
BY TESSA WOOLF PHOTOS BY REBEKAH WESTOVER
LLike many modern relationships, the ladies of Salt Lake City’s Foundation Goods and social media style star Courtney Grow can thank the internet for setting them up. Call it an
Instagram meet-cute: “We connected with Courtney around the time we launched our brand while we were growing and getting our name out there,” recalls interior designer Caitlin
Creer, who co-founded Foundation Goods with her friend and fellow designer Bethany Christensen. “Courtney was in the same phase with her personal brand and was gaining a following.” The admiration was mutual, and both parties expressed an interest in working together. Suffice to say, it was a perfect match. Grow and husband Wyatt had recently purchased a new
Orem home for their young family (four kids under the age of 10, including twins), and while fashion may be her forte, she felt overwhelmed when diving into the world of interiors. “Courtney wanted to invest in her home and create a space for her family, but she also wanted the design to represent her lifestyle and her brand,” explains Olivia Snow, lead designer and stylist at Foundation Goods, who jumped at the chance to work in tandem with Grow to create something out of the box.
“In total opposition to the less-is-more mentality, I'm a big believer in more being more,” says Grow. “I wanted my home to be full of eye-catching and interesting furniture and objects. Whether it's an unexpected texture or a piece that comes from another place or another time, my goal was to have a home that felt like it was furnished from the overstock of a museum rather than a catalog.”
For design inspiration, the team at Foundation Goods studied the way Grow dresses and took cues from her closet. “Courtney’s clothing always includes a hero piece, something that pops, and something that’s a little bit eclectic and off-beat that keeps things interesting,” notes Creer. “We applied that same formula to her home. We wanted to tell a story through her interiors.”
They landed on the perfect narrative to describe Grow’s style and guide their process: “A ’70s starlet living on the Upper East Side who loves to vacation in Palm Springs and inherited all of her grandmother’s furniture,” says Snow. Think one-part Gossip Girl and one-part California girl (Grow originally hails from the Golden State). This translated to a high-low mix of modern and traditional pieces, layered textures and patterns, moments of color, and unique lighting and accessories for a cool, collected look.
“We wanted the rooms in Courtney’s home to feel unique and individual, but they all had to play well together and interact with each other,” explains Snow. “It all works because each room suits a different element of Courtney’s personality and style.” Case in point: The formal, dusty rose dining room reflects the lipstick tones that Grow tends to wear, while the eclectic, vibrant green entry was inspired by a favorite verdant sweater. “If you stay true to a client’s authentic self, the design will always feel cohesive,” Snow says explaining one of her fundamental philosophies.
What started as an exciting design project resulted in an exclusive product collaboration. The Foundation Goods x Courtney Grow Collection features accessories, furniture, light fixtures and more, all inspired by Grow’s wardrobe and wanderlust. Many items from the collaboration were used to fashion Grow’s home and are shoppable via Foundation Goods (all furniture is available for custom order); fitting, considering Grow has built her brand on being a stylish shopping savant.
Ahead, we take a peek inside Grow’s dwelling and share nine style lessons for a fashionable abode.
color
Choose colors you love and that reflect your style and personality. “Courtney wears rosy tones and greens,” explains Snow, who suggests looking at your wardrobe when selecting paint swatches. “If you pick colors that you come back to time and time again when getting dressed, you’ll be happy with them in your home.”
Grow agrees: “I exclusively chose colors for my home that I would wear,” she says. “I love green generally, and in living spaces, I love the way it brings a sense of life to a room.” As for her dusty rose dining room, she says they tried a slew of samples to find the perfect shade. “Nothing was quite hitting the spot until we found this wonderful color called Nutmeg.” The feminine hue may not be for everyone, but that’s just fine with Grow. “When starting this process, I told myself that it wouldn’t be a success unless some people hated it.”
In the formal living room, Snow selected blonde tones that speak to Grow’s physical color palette and act as a bit of a reprieve from the rest of the saturated tones. It’s an appropriate palette given that this is the room where Grow snaps most of her photos for Instagram and where her followers see her the most—and it's one of her favorite rooms in the house.
—Courtney Grow
texture
Add visual interest with the right mix of textures. “Courtney is a mix master when it comes to textures,” says Snow, noting, for example, that she’ll team denim and wool with pops of fur and velvet. Foundation Goods applied the same textural mix to her home, pairing lacquered pieces with natural stone and silk pillows with matte fabrics. Most notably, though, bold, textured walls set the tone for the stylish abode from the moment you step foot inside.
“The entry is a tight, small space with tall ceiling so we made a statement with a green grasscloth wallpaper,” says Snow. They chose a vinyl grasscloth so it would be wipeable, which was key with little kids at home. “A strong first impression for my house was important to me, and I think we accomplished that in dramatic fashion,” says Grow of the vibrant, verdant walls. The textural mix continues throughout the room with the addition of a polished burl wood dresser, part of the FG x CG collab, and a vintage woven rug.
lighting
Just as earrings frame the face and add the finishing touch to an outfit, lighting lends focus and polish to a room. “Courtney loves a great pair of earrings, and the lighting throughout her home reminds me of that,” says Snow, noting that the unique fixtures brought a touch of glam to every room. “Courtney’s house shows how you can push the envelope with lighting and have fun with the design while still making it feel timeless,” adds Creer. Grow’s favorite illumination in the home? “I love, love, love the light fixture in my formal dining room; it reminds me so much of one of my favorite dresses,” she says of the pleated fabric showstopper. In the living room, puddled drapes made from a sheer, gauzy fabric provide soft, diffused light (a must for Grow), and, in another nod to fashion, Creer says they’re reminiscent of an evening gown’s train.
accessories
Whether dressing your home or yourself, take risks in small ways with accessories. “We curated such a unique group of things for the Foundation Goods x Courtney Grow Collection,” says Snow. “The accessories were an adventure. Courtney pushes her followers to try new things, and we wanted to do that with attainable items that elevate the everyday.” Many accessories from the collaboration are sprinkled throughout Grow’s abode and were inspired by her love of travel, from Negroni-colored Italian glassware to a chic chinoiserie-inspired serving tray. A second summer collection between Grow and Foundation Goods will drop this May and features linens, kitchen and tabletop items inspired by the sun-drenched Italian countryside and La Dolce Vita.
layering
Start with key foundational pieces, and then build your look with layers on top. Similar to the way Grow builds her outfits with basics and adds special touches, Creer says you can transform a space with details like paint and window treatments. “Whether it’s a white T-shirt and jeans, or, in our case, a great sofa and rug, we have a checklist of must-haves for a room and then we layer from there,” she explains. Creer recommends investing in these foundational items first and saving on less permanent pieces because if you get that part wrong, the rest of the design is doomed. “If you have ill-fitting jeans or an illfitting rug, it won’t ever look right,” she says.
pattern
Don’t be afraid to mix and match a few patterned details. “You can’t go wrong with stripes or florals,” says Snow. “We wanted to pick thoughtful patterns and fabrics that felt classic and elevated.” In the family room, a duo of striped cotton benches act as ottomans, while crisp floral pillows adorn the signature green velvet Court Sectional, all part of the FG x CG collection.
high & low
Learn when to splurge and when to save. Grow’s followers know she loves a good high-low pairing—she waxes equally poetic about affordable finds from H&M and more splurge-worthy pieces by brands like Khaite. The same is true when it comes to her home décor. “Courtney has an elegance, glamour and sophistication that is really special and magnetic, but she’s also grounded, approachable and witty,” says Creer. Being mindful of budget, the team invested in foundational items like rugs and upholstery, focusing on high-quality pieces and high-performance fabrics that will stand the test of time, just like a classic cashmere sweater or a great pair of leather boots.
traditional & modern
Don’t be afraid to team old favorites with new finds. “Getting a good mix of traditional and modern items was important for us— we were inspired by the past but also wanted things to feel fresh and current,” explains Snow. Pairing contemporary pieces with special treasures from estate sales and the Grows’ travels lent a collected vibe to the overall décor. In the formal living room, for example, a gallery wall of special pieces gathered by the Grows hangs above a sleek mahogany console, part of the FG x CG collab. In the dining room, a vintage hutch and stately dining set hold court against the au courant wall color and lighting.
element of surprise
Pack a design punch with unexpected details, like a jaw-dropping powder room. “Courtney needed a jewel box,” says Snow of the gem-sized room. “We wanted a space that felt moody and romantic—like a night out.” The duo spent a lot of time looking for the right wallpaper and ultimately landed on a print by Morris & Co. “A powder room is a great space for a beloved wallpaper— it can have its own little moment,” notes Snow. In a nod to her shopping skills and knack for sourcing special pieces, Grow found the gold swan faucet after scouring the Internet for fixtures. “She takes such fun risks,” says Snow, whether that’s a fowl-themed faucet or a pair of dazzling shrimp-shaped earrings.
STYLEMAKERS
BY NATALIE TAYLOR
BETTER THAN EVER
Our homes have never been more important to us, and we want and demand more from them—more comfort, more style and more livability. In this special section, we present some of Utah's most talented design professionals, craftsmen, services and purveyors of premium home products, indoors and out. Each can help make your house a haven, a source of ease and a reflection of your personal style. Whether you're upgrading an existing dwelling, building a dream retreat or simply elevating the style of a favorite space, these professionals are ready to make your home better than ever.
PHOTO COURTESTY OF JOHNSON DESIGN GROUP Design by Johnson Design Group, SLC, jdgstudios. com; build by Steve Dubell Construction Groud, SLC, dubellcustomhomes.com
BARTILE
BARTILE is a local, family-owned business that’s been perfecting the art of premium roof tiles since 1942. Incombustible, Bartile roof tiles far surpass a class-A fire rating and have a 75year warranty. Some styles even have a class-4 hail rating. Customization is the name of the game at Bartile. “We have more than 700 custom colors, designs and textures, so we can literally create anything,” says Nick Evans, general manager. “If you see something you like, bring us a photo and we’ll make it for you.” Bartile can create a shake or slate tile that looks like the real thing but will last more than 75 years without the fire hazard or maintenance issues. “With our gable options, designers and homeowners can create a true shake or slate roof at a fraction of the price,” says Evans. In addition to manufacturing the tiles, they also provide expert installation services in Northern Utah. “We offer a warranty on tile as well as the installation,” says Evans. “Expert installation helps insulate the house to keep ice dams down in winter and keep cooling costs down in the summer.” We build to last. When you compare the cost of replacing your asphalt roof every 20 years, the lifecycle of a tile roof will result in significant savings—as much as 200% the first time, and more every additional time you replace it.
725 N. 1000 West, Centerville 801-295-3443 bartile.com @bartileroofs GUIDING PRINCIPLE “We’re celebrating our 80th anniversary. We’re one of the few family businesses that has lasted three generations. Some of the first roofs we installed are still holding up; I have stood on roofs installed in 1942. Our biggest design secret is endurance—that’s why we offer a 75-year warranty.”
NICK EVANS / GENERAL MANAGER
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WHAT’S AHEAD Environmental sustainability. Our eco-friendly roofs last 75–100 years and when it’s time to replace them, we can recycle every material. In addition, our lightweight tiles are made from more than 50% recyclable materials.
EXCITED ABOUT Our cement tiles with a metal finish on the gable ends. A lot of designers are looking for a clean, crisp look on the gables. With our gable metal option, we can create a true shake or slate feel with the thin look they’re clamoring for.
FRESH IDEAS Legendary Slate or Legendary Split Timber tiles are the ideal complements to modern or contemporary homes. Perfect for low-pitched roofs, these tiles create a free-flowing pocket of air that helps insulate the house and keep cooling costs down.
COLE WEST HOME
IMAGINE waking to the site of sun-drenched red stone mountains surrounded by desert sage. If you’re ready to make your dream a reality, Cole West Home can help. As southern Utah’s premier home builder, Cole West Home creates unique residential properties with your dream in mind. “We specialize in creating one-of-a-kind floor plans that complement and accommodate the active lifestyle of southern Utah residents,” says Jon Galbraith, vice president of design and architecture. “Our homes feature progressive architecture, high-quality finishes and attention to detail that sets Cole West Home apart in the home building industry. Cole West Home is an in-house design, architecture and development firm. “We design, build and sell upscale homes to discriminating clients seeking primary, secondary or vacation homes in southern Utah,” says Abbie Wardle, director of marketing. “Our master-planned communities are some of the most unique and modern residential options in the area.” Cole West Home has either completed or is currently building 171 units in southern Utah’s fastest-growing master-planned community, Desert Color, designed around a three-acre lagoon with a white sand beach featuring a boardwalk, shopping and dining options. “This market has never seen anything like this before,” says Galbraith. “Inspired by elevating people’s lifestyles, these homes are designed with large windows and stunning view corridors that heighten your awareness of the unique surroundings.”
2250 N. Coral Canyon Blvd., Ste. 200, Washington 800-383-2653 colewest.com
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MALISSA MABEY
JOHN GALBRAITH / VICE PRESIDENT, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
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WHAT’S AHEAD In addition to BRIO, a Cole West Community, The Views at Coral Canyon, and Desert Color, we’re adding five new master planned communities to our portfolio of homes in southern Utah.
EXCITED ABOUT
We love providing different lodging options so residents feel a sense of community. Our master planned communities have amenities such as clubhouse, dining and shopping, and access to outdoor activities.
FRESH IDEAS
We always reinvent ourselves. We constantly listen to our customers to learn how we can improve and respond accordingly. Staying fresh helps us give people what they want.
DARA MODERN
WANT SOMETHING really different and daring? Dara Modern has it all. Dara Modern offers hip furniture and home accessories. “We offer products not currently found in Utah,” says owner Dustin Matinkhah. “These range from chic pet accessories and unique kitchenware to modern Italian furniture.” This chic furniture store carries fresh brands such as Kartell, Alessi, Amura, Driade, Bernhardt Design, Menu A/S, Iittala, Calligaris, Ferm Living and more. “We are constantly looking for new brands that currently have no presence in Salt Lake City, or Utah for that matter,” says Matinkhah. “Years ago, I built a modern home and found it difficult to find the contemporary furniture and products I wanted to furnish it with locally,” says Matinkhah. “So, I purchased most items online or out of state. I saw a growing market that lacked the resources.” As Salt Lake City and surrounding areas continue to grow and become more diverse, appreciation for well-designed products has grown as well. Now, Dara Modern fills that gap. “Customers love coming to us to find great pieces for their homes as well as unique and well-designed gifts,” he says. “Customer service is our number one priority, and we will do everything we can to make sure you find exactly what you are looking for.”
939 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City 801-891-9632 daramodern.com DUSTIN MATINKHAH / OWNER
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WHAT’S AHEAD
We carry some brands that have never been available in Utah before. As more people move here, we’re seeing an elevated style and upward trend of a more modern aesthetic overall.
EXCITED ABOUT
We’re over the moon about our new shop. It’s our largest location with more than 4,000 square feet of showroom space, high ceilings and ample natural light. Come see the furniture, accessories and homeware you can’t get anywhere else.
FRESH IDEAS
We’re bringing something new and different to the state: a sophisticated, understated approach to design informed by the creative vision of each homeowner.
EUROPEAN MARBLE & GRANITE
EUROPEAN MARBLE & GRANITE has been in business for more than 27 years, and we have been purveyors of the finest tile lines since 2000,” says Kathleen Fuhriman, co-owner. “Several of our original skilled craftsmen and sales personnel who were with us in the beginning are still here, continuing our tradition of excellence.” Those many years of experience translate into exceptional artistry and customer service. “We can educate you about the technical aspects of the various tiles and stone slabs that we carry and help you avoid expensive regrets.” If you’re looking for that perfect stone or tile, visit the showrooms in Salt Lake City and Park City. They carry all the classics, especially in natural stone, as well as all the latest quarry discoveries, including a wide range of quartzites. “We also have a very comprehensive selection of tile in natural stone, porcelain, mosaic, terra cotta and ceramic,” says Fuhriman.
European Marble & Granite
European Marble · Tile & Friends
6622 N. Landmark Drive, Suite B-160, Park City 435-214-7445
INTERIOR DESIGN BY: LIZ O INTERIORS
KATHLEEN FUHRIMAN / CO-OWNER
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WHAT’S AHEAD
We see great growth for our company in 2022, and our goal is to achieve that growth while maintaining excellence.
EXCITED ABOUT Get bold. We’re excited about bold proportions, bold colors, bold forms and mixes of bold tile and stone materials.
FRESH IDEAS Create classic timeless designs which can always be augmented or accessorized with your latest passion. Use high-contrast colors. Try classic ceramic tile bathrooms with ceramic moldings and trim details.
GATEHOUSE NO. 1
ARE YOU READY TO DESIGN a space that inspires you? The talented team of designers at Gatehouse No.1 is ready to help at any stage of the process. For the past 25 years, Gatehouse No.1 owners Stephanie and Doug Holdaway, as well as their expert team of designers, have helped thousands of satisfied clients. “Walk into our store with a dream and walk out with everything you need to make it reality,” says Stephanie. “Sit on the furniture, feel the rich textures and see all the vibrant colors and patterns.” An unflinching dedication to high quality is at the heart of this local furniture store and interior design studio. “From our professional design and delivery teams to our custom furniture, curated accessories and everything in between, quality matters,” Stephanie says. All this at your fingertips lends itself to a satisfying experience. “We want to make it fun,” Doug explains. “We’ll help you create a space that is functional, practical and beautiful. You can have it all.” With a 10,000-square-foot showroom full of gorgeous in-stock furniture and a team of professional designers, Gatehouse No.1 offers an easy design experience.
672 S. State St., Orem 801-225-9505 gatehousestyle.com @gatehouseno1 STEPHANIE HOLDAWAY / OWNER AND PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
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WHAT’S AHEAD Gatehouse No.1 is thrilled to be a part of the upcoming Utah Valley Parade of Homes this June. Watch @gatehouseno1 for upcoming store events and previews of their custom furniture design in homes.
EXCITED ABOUT
Rich color, tone-on-tone, and attention to detail in millwork and furniture. From fabric and art to lighting and rugs, the simplest elements can transform an entire space.
FRESH IDEAS
Live life in color. Embrace bold wallpapers, moody hues and rich textiles. Painted furniture is also making a comeback. It is all about color in 2022.
HELM
HOMES ARE becoming more of a hybrid space where work and leisure are balanced with comfort and relaxation. If your home needs a fresh take, the expert designers at Helm can help you create the spaces that fit your lifestyle. “Be willing to move and breathe in your home and embrace the ever-changing phases of life,” says Julie Fewkes, interior designer. “Making well thought-out changes and additions to a room or your entire home, even adding a fresh new color or wallpaper in a small space, can breathe new life into that room.” As the premier source for furniture in the state, Helm furnishes Utah’s finest homes. By sourcing furniture from the best luxury brands—including Baker, Century, Bernhardt, Hickory Chair, Lexington, Massoud, Theodore Alexander and more—Helm brings the world’s most superb furniture to the state. The careful craftsmanship of these pieces, hand-picked and placed by professional designers, elevates highend homes while helping homeowners find their unique style. “Looks are becoming more eclectic. Traditional is coming back in new ways—I call it new traditional,” says David Lewis, interior designer. “Keep things classic; they will last longer and add an accent that’s not too serious.” Helm understands and appreciates the value of an experienced, artistic eye and has an established program offering significant benefits to professional designers, decorators and homebuilders across the state.
CHRIS ROSS / OWNER & PRESIDENT
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WHAT’S AHEAD Supply chain issues will continue to keep homeowners and design professionals waiting in 2022. With a 30,000-square-foot showroom, plus additional warehouse space, Helm always has inventory in stock. And, its close relationship with manufacturers means it can often source furniture even during periods of low production and slow delivery.
EXCITED ABOUT
“New products incorporate so many beautiful and unexpected materials such as stone, petrified woods, amazing and unusual glass, metal and crystals,” says Deborah Nielsen, interior designer. “Talented artisans from around the world are creating remarkable goods.”
FRESH IDEAS
“Use a warm color palette across a variety of organic materials, accented with cozy textures such as shearling, sheepskin, wool, soft velvet and chunky boucle,” says Tammy Petty, interior designer. “Infuse your home with different metals such as champagne golds, warm blacks, brass or silver.”
HÜGA HOME DESIGN
HÜGA is a variation of the Danish word hygge, which translates into a state of coziness and comfortable conviviality that induces a feeling of contentment and happiness. If you could use a little more contentment and happiness is your life, consider HüGA Home Design. Built on the foundation of friendship and warmth, this full-service interior design team can help you create spaces you want to linger in and abodes that help you recharge. “We specialize in high-end luxury homes,” says Julia Childs, owner and senior designer. “Personal service and customization are our forte. We focus on every detail, from working with architects and builders to turning over the keys and walking away from a fully stocked kitchen.” The team—Childs along with senior designers Megan Hunter and Heather Taylor—envisions each client living in their home. “Every person is different, every house is different,” says Childs. “We don’t replicate. We ask how they are using their home: Is it a full-time home, retirement dwelling, gathering place for family or rental property? Then, we take a long, hard look at how their style pertains to today’s design according to their vision.” HüGA Home Design is known for its contemporary desert styling with a pueblo influence driven by the stunning landscape of southern Utah. “People are always surprised by our level of detail,” says Childs. “It’s a personal and emotional experience, and we offer more than design; we provide the comfort people crave.”
2279 Santa Clara Dr., Santa Clara 435-429-0957 hugahomedesign.com “Passion. We live and breathe and eat design. It’s what we get up for. We love the beginning, middle and end—there’s not a part of the process that doesn’t interest us. Understanding every part of it, why we can or can’t do something, and building ideas off of that keeps things exciting.”
—Julia Childs, Owner
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WHAT’S AHEAD
People from all over the globe are moving to St George, people we’ve never worked with before. They’re bringing fresh and new personalities to this area. It’s thrilling, because they offer a different perspective and we get to build off those visions and introduce them to new products. The results are dazzling.
EXCITED ABOUT
We are excited for this pandemic to be over. Our work brings comfort to people at a personal level. Because people can’t travel, home is where they’re going and they are hungry for new ideas. We’re collaborating with manufactures and dealers and local tradesmen to building that community. We'll be excited when we can do that in person again.
FRESH IDEAS Staying on top of trends but experiencing nature, getting out and having time to share moments of friendship with clients. Nature is our art and influence. We create a cohesive experience, inside and out, with red rocks and sage as the focal point. Even if the doors are closed, you feel like you’re out on the veranda.
INSIDE OUT ARCHITECTURALS, INC.
LAST YEAR brought our attention to the importance of comfort, safety and functionality in our own personal spaces. With the challenge to balance home and work life within the same dwelling, people are discovering ways to creatively isolate office spaces from general living spaces. Some people also need to provide learning spaces for children’s home study. Owner Leah Wynn, with team Anna Ayala, Lance Brimhall, Sue Lindquist and Tara Thomas can help you creatively identify and define functional spaces and then personalize and beautify them. For centuries, successful builders and architects have dared to use design elements differently, creating new standards and opening the door for further evolution. “We are fortunate to live in a time when technology and creativity merge to create more comfortable, functional and creative spaces,” says Leah Wynn, owner. “Inside Out Architecturals provides a variety of materials to create an environment customized for every individual.” Representing more than 50 unique decorative tile lines, Inside Out Architecturals boasts an intriguing collection of tile options from one-ofa-kind stones and large-format glass to enduring traditional flooring and historical ornamentals. “We carry the handiwork of today’s artisans in metal and ceramic tile, glass and dimensional tile that are best described as art,” Wynn says.
3410 S. 300 West, Salt Lake City 801-487-3274 insideoutarchitecturals.com LEAH WYNN / OWNER
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Square is cool. We’re back to where we started folks: square one. You’ll see this traditional shape used in backsplashes, shower walls, floors and more. Zellige tight-set, rough-cut edge square tiles—handcrafted by artisans in Morocco—are all the rage.
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New Ravenna custom stone and glass mosaic tiles. Exquisite patterns are created in a computer and then hand-cut. The possibilities are endless: from stones to waves and starry-night skies to art nouveau lilies, these tiles are just breathtaking.
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Mixing textures in stone tiles. For example, limestone tiles can be installed in a variety of honed, smooth, shiny and wire-brushed textures. We also offer 30x30inch square porcelain tiles that are an inch thick so they can weather our freeze/thaw cycle and be installed in different textures on outdoor decks.
JOHNSON DESIGN GROUP
IF RICH AND TIMELESS is your style, then Johnson Design Group is the firm for you. For the past 25 years, Rachelle Johnson, owner, has been designing, renovating and remodeling homes across the nation. As an architectural designer, Johnson reconfigures spaces. “I rework the space to enhance and renew its use, as well as how it flows from room to room,” she says. “I try to include local artisans and use organic materials as often as possible.” The award-winning group works on a variety of residential, commercial and hospitality projects. “We have a diverse background,” says Liz Jackson, interior designer and project manager. “Holistic planning means we look at the whole picture, not just one part of the equation.” Now that people are traveling again, they want to recreate the oasis they find away at home. “Selfcare is key,” says Jackson. “People want a comfortable, healing environment.” They are splurging on a little bit of luxury. “We’re seeing a big trend in better quality and finer details,” says Johnson. “We can help you create your sanctuary.”
422 W. 900 South, Greenery Art Space #106, Salt Lake City 801-231-0305 jdgstudios.com
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RACHELLE JOHNSON / OWNER
“Creating your own home sanctuary with spa-like bathrooms, entertaining spaces and outdoor living spaces helps to nurture and care for yourself. We add doors and larger windows to open up spaces and invite more sunlight and fresh air, as well as incorporate cohesive designs that bring the outside in.”
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Incorporating local artisans and fresh takes on materials that mirror a diversity of world travel. Fabrics, woven patterns, carved stone, rugs and original art combine to create a global, multicultural, ethnic or bohemian vibe. Capturing these elements creates the essence of travels afar.
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Telling a story. More than ever we seek connection to our loved ones, heritage, experiences and culture through collected art objects and artifacts. We love purposefully incorporating these cherished treasures to tell the story of who we are and what is important to us.
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More and more, we are creating for mindfulness and wellness in the daily lives of our clients. Soothing home sanctuaries that include meditation spaces, steamers, saunas and massage areas are crossovers from home gyms with yoga and pilates studios for the perfect mind/body care.
K. ROCKE INTERIOR DESIGN
DESIGNING LIVABLE, artistic spaces that create a comfortable context for people as their lives evolve is a passion for acclaimed designer Kristin Rocke, owner of K. Rocke Interior Design. For the past 17 years, this Utah-based interior design firm has been creating uniquely designed and influential interiors coast-to-coast and across the globe. With an extensive and award-winning list of projects, Rocke has been listed as one of the “Top 10” Interior Designers by Traditional Home and featured in numerous distinguished publications.
3910 S. Highland Drive, Millcreek 801-274-2720 krockedesign.com The firm’s impressive portfolio includes resorts, restaurants, retail shops and residences. “My clients trust me to push the envelope and take them somewhere unexpected, knowing that each project ultimately represents their individuality,” Rocke explains. Rocke, an NCIDQ Interior Designer, also owns Glass House, a pulsating design store furnished with unique items that delight shoppers and elevate the style of their homes. See them on social @glasshouseslc and @krockedesign.
KRISTIN ROCKE / PRINCIPAL AND OWNER
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Making the most of our tremendous range of projects. We’re currently working on edgy modern projects as well as others that are beautifully traditional. It’s interesting to create entirely unique spaces that reflect owners, location and tastes. Our projects give us a continuous source of inspiration to draw from and develop into sophisticated designs.
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I love all the distinct and interesting homes we’re creating. Our designs take advantage of light and workability, and we have outfitted them like couture for the home. We can dream it, develop it, draw it and work to help get it built—from the smallest to largest details—including oneoff furniture, fabrics and wall coverings. FRESH IDEAS
I keep it fresh by listening to clients and finding inspiration by taking in what I see around me. It’s such an exciting time to be in design. There is so much available and so many opportunities to bring creative visions into being.
LMK INTERIOR DESIGN
LMK INTERIOR DESIGN is one of the most progressive contemporary design firms in the western region. Founded more than 19 years ago, this award-winning firm is at the forefront of modern design and leads the region for high-end residential and commercial interiors. LMK Interior Design combines the passion for interior design and shared aesthetic sensibility of partners Rion Locke and Richard Miller. This dynamic team offers diverse options and expert guidance to help you create the home of your dreams. LMK Interior Design is a full-service design firm providing comprehensive interior services including construction management, interior architectural design, specification of materials, space planning, furnishing and accessorizing. Through the use of AutoCAD, 3D rendering, and other state-of-the-art technology, LMK Interior Design creates detailed construction documents that help with accurate bidding, budget and scheduling requirements. LMK Interior Design’s signature style brings out the personality of its clients while introducing fresh elements into the existing environment.
4626 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City 801-272-9121 LMKinteriordesign.com @LMKinteriordesign RION LOCKE AND RICHARD MILLER / PARTNERS
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Miller: We don’t pay much attention to trends. We like clean lines and classic shapes and furnishings. To keep it classic, we mix the finishes such as pairing dark, light and grey tones where they all relate to each other.
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Locke: Innovative architecture and building materials. Bringing natural elements and updated patterns into carpet and tile. New furniture designs using stone, wood, metal and glass.
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Locke: Updated classic styles, unexpected mixes, gravity-defying islands with natural material finishes. Textured fabrics in soothing palettes.
O.C. TANNER JEWELERS
FOR UNIQUE HOME DÉCOR, luxurious accessories and exceptional gifts, visit O.C. Tanner Jeweler’s Home & Lifestyle Department on the third floor of the flagship store in Salt Lake City. The Park City location also offers pieces selected for mountain luxury lifestyle. Highly curated, there are always new offerings from well-known and recently discovered designers and artisans. “We strive to have unique, elevated pieces you won’t find elsewhere in the area,” says Dixie Merback, Home & Lifestyle buyer. “We follow the latest trends, but our transitional items are evergreen and stand the test of time.” O.C. Tanner is proud to feature their new line, Rina Menardi—an Italian ceramicist known for her tableware and decorative objects. For the past 40 years, Menardi has been personalizing her techniques, exploring color schemes and striving for neatness of shape. Her design bridges function and sculpture, inspired by the imperfections of nature. “Each piece of hand-thrown stoneware is crafted in Venice on a potter’s wheel then finished and dried,” says Merback. “Deliberately irregular, her ceramics feature ethereal lines reminiscent of ripples on a pond.” Menardi believes that natural vibrations of each unique piece can help restore serenity and balance to the space it inhabits. Shop the selection of ceramic bowls, trays, and tableware to infuse your space with grace.
GUIDING PRINCIPLE “Invest in transitional, quality pieces that will always be in style.”
DIXIE MERBACK / HOME & LIFESTYLE BUYER
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Hand-thrown stoneware crafted in Venice by world-renowned ceramic artist Rina Menardi. Mix vases with ceramic bowls in shades of blues and greens for a luscious tableau.
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Handcrafted ceramics. As an antithesis to mass-produced items, Rina Menardi’s stoneware pieces are never limited to a single purpose—instead they fuse art, sculpture and function.
FRESH IDEAS Create an atmosphere of serenity and pleasure in your space simply by reworking what you currently have. Move art, large vases or décor to a different room; changing an item’s location in your home gives it a fresh, new feel.
PEPPERTREE KITCHEN AND BATH
PEPPERTREE KITCHEN AND BATH
opened in 1986. Today, Peppertree has become one of the best-known cabinet manufacturers in the state. “We stay on the cutting edge of design with an unflinching commitment to quality,” says president Wyatt McDaniel. “We can build whatever cabinet design our clients are looking for.” The craftsmen at Peppertree have honed their skills over two decades. “Our employees, our people, stay here and the owner works in the shop to help tackle any challenges,” says McDaniel. “We run like a well-oiled machine and can produce an impressive amount of work in our 9,000-square-foot shop.” Whether you want cabinets for your study, media room or library, or want to level up your pantry or closet, the cabinet designers at Peppertree can help you choose the best wood species, style and functionality for your space. “We do so much more than kitchens and bathrooms,” says McDaniel. “Mudrooms, hidden bookcases, doors with integrated handles—you name it.” “Our clients are very educated, and they know exactly what they want and how they want the cabinets to work,” says McDaniel. “We love seeing ideas interior designers bring us.” From remodels and additions to new builds, the experts at Peppertree can help regardless of budget or project size.
7940 S. 1300 West, West Jordan 801-565-1654 peppertreekitchen.com DOUG NUFFER / VICE PRESIDENT AND WYATT MCDANIEL / PRESIDENT AND OWNER
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We import the Leicht kitchen line from Germany. More and more people ask for its unmistakable contemporary flair and high-quality functionality.
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New trends coming out of Europe. Painted, rift-sawn white oak or quartered walnut with veneer cabinets. Steel is still hot.
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Taller and wider cabinets for a more polished look. More drawers and better organization within the drawers for better visibility and access to pots and pans and other items. Handle-less drawers with tip-on latches and no-touch opening devices.
THE FOX GROUP
TOM AND CARA FOX, founders of The Fox Group, have been creating and designing custom heirloom homes for the past 18 years. From high-end clients including professional athletes and celebrities, to neighborhood projects for friends and family, they are known for beautiful homes, satisfied owners and many repeat clients. “We believe that your home should be a haven tailored to your lifestyle,” says Cara. “Nurturing relationships is our top priority. We treat every client as though they are the most important client, and that one-onone personal attention ensures they are happy with their home.”
The Fox Group is a nationally recognized, full-service residential interior design, architecture and construction firm. From bespoke architectural drafts and construction to interior
2290 E. Murray Holladay Rd., Holladay 801-671-8090 thefoxgroup.com @the_fox_group_ design and customized final furnishings, The Fox Group can help you create a dwelling that will stand the test of time.
“We pride ourselves on timeless, classic architecture and design,” says Tom. “From custom millwork to enduring interiors, we approach each project with unmatched craftsmanship and attention to detail.” Their homes have been featured in noteworthy publications including House Beautiful, Martha Stewart Magazine, Rue, the New York Times , Veranda, Domino, the Wall Street Journal and others.
The focus on home is more important than ever before. “People are investing in creating a space where they feel happy and comfortable,” Cara explains. “It’s a unique time in history, and our clients want something that will last.”
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—Cara Fox, Owner and Designer
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We’re always adding to our thoughtfully curated shop. Visit The Fox Shop at 4696 S. Holladay Boulevard to find that one-of-akind original art, décor or antique item you can’t find anywhere else. Browse our lighting gallery and custom furniture shop for your new treasure.
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Thinking outside the box to create heirloom architecture and estates tailored to each homeowner’s lifestyle. We start with classic architectural design and then add modern living elements so the home feels timeless and luxurious.
FRESH IDEAS Our fresh take on enduring architecture includes charming, thoughtful details designed specifically for each client as well as extravagant gestures such as sky bridges, floor-toceiling windows, grand foyers and glass ceilings.
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PHOTO MEAGAN LARSEN Designer Andrea West infuses comfort and timeless details into a newly remodeled home in Fruit Heights, page 78. Spring
Arched metal doors from Price’s Doors open to a new entry occupying space taken from the front porch. “With this being the first impression of the home, we wanted to include statement doors and largescale artwork,” says designer Andrea West.
OPPOSITE: A Rowe console table adds sculptural form to the entry space. Ribbed wainscot introduces classic detail to white walls. Art by Jenna Marie Ward.
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Designer Andrea West reimagines an active family’s Fruit Heights home, where high-contrast colors, light-filled spaces and timeless design set the tone for stylish, carefree living
BY BRAD MEE PHOTOS BY MEAGAN LARSEN
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The great room hosts a dressy-yet-comfortable family room and eat-in kitchen. A Four Hands sectional and Lucca cocktail table from Alice Lane Home anchor the family’s favorite gathering space. West painted the walls and brick white and inset the built-in shelves with dark wallpaper. OPPOSITE: A marble-topped table anchors the inviting foyer. West painted the existing brick white and accented the staircase with contrasting black trim. Cowhide rug from CB2.
LLike many couples, Emily and Nicolas Stevenson one day realized that their dream home of many years wasn’t so dreamy any more. “We built it over nine years ago, and as our family has grown, we discovered that it just wasn’t everything we wanted and needed anymore,”
Emily explains. But rather than leave the Fruit
Heights neighborhood they love for a new address elsewhere, the duo decided to remodel and refresh the house they had. With a wishlist that included a revamped kitchen, refreshed décor, improved flow and more, the Stevensons hired Hyrum McKay Bates to devise architectural and floor plan changes and brought on Premier Remodeling to execute them. They also enlisted interior designer Andrea West to work her magic throughout. “I love color and wanted a fresh, timeless look,” Emily explains. “Andrea helped us get everything we wanted without having to move.” One look at West’s youthful, colorcharged portfolio and it becomes clear why the Stevensons eagerly signed her on.
West began with bit of digging to learn how the active family—including five kids ranging in age from 9 to 17—lives in the home. “We
A back wall of white cabinetry provides a stark backdrop for the kitchen’s white-oak islands, two-tone cabinets and built-in buffet. Porcelain countertops from The Stone Collection provide easy-care work surfaces while large, linen-shaded pendant lights from Rejuvenation add a dose of drama to the expanded space.
(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Andrea West, principal of Andrea West Design; a custom plaster hood overhangs a striking Ilve range, colored in matte graphite and trimmed in brass; light streams through open, white-oak shelves positioned across black-framed windows; built-in desks provide study spots in the kitchen. Dark tile adds bold contrast and pattern to the deep shelves above.
discovered how they cook, entertain and gather,” West says. “We asked everything from where they drop their keys when they enter the house to how they come together as a family at the end of day.” With this info in hand, the designer conceived spaces that stylishly serve the clan’s lifestyle and then went to work creating them.
The transformation begins at new metal French doors opening into the home. Pulling space from a deep covered porch, the new entry introduces the décor’s fresh, upbeat style from the get-go. “An entry shapes the first impression of a home, so we wanted to create a big moment here with layers of art, furnishings, color and detail,” West explains. In this light-flooded space—and throughout most of the home—she brightened the walls with Sherwin-Williams Extra White paint and teamed them with accents, doors and windows dressed in black. “High contrast creates more visually stunning spaces,” says West, who also used it to foster the décor’s cohesive look and feel. Beyond this new entry space, a vestibule (the home’s original entry) boasts a freshly painted staircase and walls, a highly accessorized entry table and a broad opening into the hub of the home, the reimagined great room.
West refreshed the large space’s family room area with timeless furnishings and finishes before turning her attention to the star of the renovation, the adjoining kitchen. The team pushed out an exterior
“We knew the butler’s pantry was the perfect place to do bold color,” says West, who chose Benjamin Moore’s True Green for the two-tone cabinetry. Patterned floor tile animates the space while Agatha Black granite delivers a dark, durable work surface for the countertops. The ladder is from Artisan Hardware.
wall to widen the room and allow West to rotate the islands across the expanded, eat-in kitchen. The prep island features a waterfall design while a table-like dining island comfortably seats 12 people. West removed worn, all-white cabinets topped with high-maintenance marble, and in their place, she fashioned a handsome mix of lightly stained white oak teamed with black and white painted cabinets topped in durable Neolith porcelain. “All white makes you crave warmth and texture,” says West, who also amped up the space with four oversized black linen-shaded pendants and a two-toned, built-in hutch framed by open shelves on each side.
The fully-equipped pantry, featuring emerald green cabinetry, provided an outlet for Emily’s love of color. This passion
ABOVE: The Stevenson family (left to right): Sage, Audrey, Nicolas, Cooper, Emily, Olive and Lily. TOP LEFT: Phillip Jeffries wallpaper dresses the powder room walls and ceiling. Ribbed panels detail a custom cabinet that fits the uniquely shaped space. The sconces are from Circa Lighting and the mirror is from Bates Art Services.
BOTTOM LEFT: A glass lamp, streamlined console table and large-paned door help foster a light and airy ambiance near the kitchen’s access to the pool and patio areas. OPPOSITE: Uniquely cut floor tile draws the eye through a mudroom furnished with a bench and seven built-in lockers, one for each family member. Caned locker screens and a dough-print wallpaper enhance the stylish utility space.
The team expanded the existing pergola and outdoor kitchen to better serve the entertaining-loving family. The outdoor lights are by Hudson Valley Lighting and the barstools are from Four Hands.
previously inspired untethered swathes of vivid hues strewn throughout the original décor. Emily and Nicolas enjoyed them— until they didn’t. “Whenever you use color without a cohesive design play, you tire of it quickly,” West explains. Instead, the designer judiciously injected color into the spaces and selected jewel and moody tones—“think deep ochre rather than canary,” she explains—for a more timeless, sophisticated look.
The bold refresh and renovation didn’t remain indoors. Because the Stevensons love to entertain and host large groups of friends and family, the team expanded the outdoor kitchen and existing pergola near the pool. A new pool bathroom, connecting the patio with the new mudroom indoors, features dramatically dark shiplapped walls, chevron floor tile and a white-andblack tiled shower. “We wanted this space to speak to the rest of the home in a fun and casual way,” West explains.
During the remodel, Nicolas would sometimes tell Emily that he just couldn’t envision the outcome. She assured him that she could and that the results would be amazing—which, of course, they were. Was a redo rather than a relocation the right decision? Emily responds with a smile, “Why pick up and leave when you can have something that makes you as happy as this makes us?”
ABOVE LEFT: A handsomely tiled shower and storage-rich shelves elevate the pool bathroom’s appeal and utility. BELOW LEFT: West painted the pool bath’s shiplapped walls with Benjamin Moore’s Abyss. The chevron-patterned floor tile is from Bedrosians Tile & Stone and the mirror is from Bates Art Services.
IN FINE FORM
Bold architecture marries with a lush landscape, clean palette and inviting, contemporary spaces in a new Salt Lake City home
BY BRAD MEE PHOTOS BY JOSHUA CALDWELL
Designed by architect James L. Carroll and built by Jackson & LeRoy, the home appears to be a composed massing of boxes accentuated with contrasting color and broad windows. Landscape designer Jeremy Fillmore complemented the dwelling’s bold forms with a “very geometric” front landscape. Plantings of ornamental grasses, hydrangeas and select specimen trees deliver texture and softness to the linear hardscape and gardens.
TOP LEFT: The team applied plaster to the ceiling trays and the large dining room niche for a subtle textural and sheen change. Art by Jennifer Rasmusson hangs inside the large niche, a collection of Shakuff pendants hang above the large table while a Lapchi rug from Regency Royale is spread beneath. BOTTOM LEFT: In the entry, floor-to-ceiling windows team with a block-patterned door from Lecate Artisan Doors. The white oak floors are from KT Hardwoods.
ABOVE: Designer Leslie Schofield paired slabs of honed black quartzite with blackened steel to form a dark fireplace that dramatically contrasts with the great room’s decidedly neutral décor and garden views. “The expansive windows are the most dramatic feature of the home,” says Jeremy Jackson, principal of Jackson & LeRoy. “Having them span from floor to ceiling in most of the rooms helps make the landscape part of the experience of living in the home.”
M“Modern Simplicity” is how a talented team describes a home it recently created in the heart of Salt Lake City. The strength of geometric shapes, clean lines and light-filled spaces is presumably what inspired the tag, but there is underlying power, too, in the project’s innovative design and creation. Architect James L. Carroll conceived the dwelling’s interplay of dark and light forms, connected like building blocks in a composed, artistic manner. From the front, the modern dwelling’s upper level presents the home as a single story, fronted by a complementary landscape that’s equally structured and striking, courtesy of Northland Design’s Jeremy Fillmore. “The front of the house is very linear and architectonic, and the landscape is an extension of that,” he says. In back, the sloped property gives way to the home’s two levels. Their broad windows, spacious decks and shaded patios overlook a noticeably relaxed landscape woven with undulating paths winding through an oakcovered incline and ravine below. “The natural landscape is the main reason the owner purchased the property, and we embraced it with a much
looser design in back,” Fillmore explains.
For the interiors, Leslie Schofield, of Lecate Design, was hired to compose clean, contemporary spaces devised for entertaining and comfortably hosting guests. “Everything we did was to help our client share her hospitality and love with family and friends,” says Schofield, who teamed with contractors Jackson & LeRoy to make the home everything the homeowner desired. To accomplish this, Schofield imagined a circumscribed color palette of neutral whites, grays and beiges, along with a selection of natural materials such as linens and stone, the near-absence of patterns and a sophisticated choice of furnishings and accessories. The
A custom light by Hammerton hangs above two waterfall-style islands topped in honed Cristallo quartzite. The stone is from Venetian Tile & Stone Gallery, the barstools are from Holly Hunt and the cabinets are crafted by Cabinets by Design. OPPOSITE: A countertop floats in front of a floor-to-ceiling window flanking the kitchen’s vertical coffee bar. Integrated pulls foster the cabinetry’s streamlined profiles.
TOP LEFT: The primary bathroom appears to be set among the trees. The freestanding tub is centered on windows overlooking the wooded landscape and sits below a chandelier from Hubbardton Forge. BOTTOM LEFT: Full glass panels form the shower. Schofield laid Walker Zanger tile in a chevron pattern to dress its walls. With steel legs, the custom walnut cabinet boasts a decidedly modern design. ABOVE: Adorned with a wall covered with Phillip Jeffries’ Wish wallpaper, the primary bedroom is a study of luxurious textiles, soothing hues and plush carpeting. “Toneon-tone fabrics create layers of pleasing eye candy,” Schofield explains. Floor-to-ceiling draperies by Uptown Drapes dress the room’s expansive windows.
designer’s masterful layering shaped the comfortable, inviting décor.
Inspired by the architecture, Schofield carefully calibrated statements of high contrast that mirror the exterior’s interplay of bone-colored stucco, dark siding, black fascia and an espresso-hued front door. A number of curated dark elements boldly accent the predominantly light-toned décor, including the honed black quartzite and blackened steel fireplace, the ebony steel-framed staircase and the rich walnut cabinets furnishing the kitchen and baths. “I love the drama that light and dark creates,” says Schofield, who kept the décor’s histrionics in check. “This design features high contrast, but because of its lighter tones and subtle accents, it is still soothing and calm.”
It was imperative to keep the detailing simple as possible to promote a clean aesthetic. To ensure the outcome didn’t look or feel cold, Schofield juxtaposed lux textures and finishes, creating evocative-yet-subtle surface statements at every turn. They appear as applied plaster on ceiling trays and wall niches, show up as honed quartzite in the kitchen and flow underfoot as discretely
Connecting the home’s two levels, an open stairway boasts a modern, glass design that delivers a light and spacious feel to the stairwell. The art is by Chris Thornock.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A corner window opens the office to the front landscape. Stone from European Marble & Granite tops a desk base created by Bradshaw Design. Framed art provides the interior with its limited hits of vivid color in the home. To that end, a painting by Andy Taylor and views from a floor-to-ceiling window enliven the upper level hallway. Topped with a white oak rail, minimalist steel balusters pair with glass panels to form the staircase.
In the powder room, Phillip Jeffries’ wallpaper teams with a wall of Palissandro Noir stone from Venetian Tile & Stone Gallery to clad the richly decorated space. Kelly Wearstler pendants frame a mirror from Handmade Industries. grained white oak floors. There’s even an encore in the powder room where Phillip Jeffries silk wallpaper teams with floor-to-ceiling Palissandro Nori stone. “Powder rooms are the perfect spaces to go all out with drama,” says Schofield, who was happy to inject a little surprise here or there.
To that end, the designer broke from her pattern-free mandate, dressing an entire wall in the tone-on-tone primary bedroom with a large-scale dandelion print wallpaper. “We wanted to create a sanctuary with the perfect amount of drama, a touch of glam and plenty of warmth,” Schofield muses, while pointing out other instances of the delightfully unexpected. They include a flight of hand-twisted glass pendants dangling above the dining table, a gleaming, glass-paneled staircase and a contemporary block-patterned entry door from the designer’s Lecate Artisan Doors Collection. “It is the perfect textural, geometric complement to the architectural elements of the home,” she says.
Of course, luxuriant natural light was paramount, and it floods through a profusion of architecturally salient windows. In the great room, for example, broad glass doors and windows team with clerestories to create what, in essence, is a transparent wall overlooking deep decks and leafy branches extending from the wooded hillside
below. “The views to the rear of the home create the feeling of living in a private, luxury treehouse,” says Jeremy Jackson, principal of Jackson & LeRoy. A boxlike arrangement of windows encloses the light-filled stairwell and the office’s floor-toceiling corner windows protrude the space into a front garden. Even the end of the upstairs hallway features a floor-to-ceiling window that overlooks views of lush oak trees framed like living art.
With such a strong link to the landscape and a plethora of spaces from which to enjoy it, the decks and patios are some of the modern dwelling’s most treasured spaces. “This house has an amazing connection to nature,” Schofield says. Indoors and out, the home is exactly what its owner had hoped for, a place where she and her family can be ensconced in comfort, calm and carefully composed beauty.
ABOVE: The back of the two-story home opens with broad windows, covered decks and large patios overlooking terraced gardens and loose paths woven through the sloped, wooded property. TOP RIGHT: The primary suite opens to a private patio charmed by garden views and a modern fire feature.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Enormous underlit limestone slabs lead to the home’s front entry.
“Something about pottery just makes a room feel lived in,” says designer Ashley Amman. A commissioned painting by local artist Anne Wolfer hangs above a living room sofa. OPPOSITE: Architect Glenn Taucher, principal of Line 8 Design, designed a front entry that suits the home’s handsome ranch style while satisfying the owner’s desire for a big porch inspired by homes in the South.
BACK AT THE RANCH
For a Louisiana family that wanted a remote retreat in Kamas, designer Ashley Amman and architect Glenn Taucher conjure a fresh take on the ranch home, bringing relaxed living and southern comfort to Utah’s mountains
BY BRAD MEE PHOTOS BY LINDSAY SALAZAR
SSouthern comfort. For many, that’s the key ingredient for making splashy, whiskey-based cocktails served over ice. But for the New
Orleans-based owners of a new vacation home in Kamas, it describes the look and feel they wanted for their family’s retreat. “The wife grew up in a Louisiana home filled with antiques and furniture passed down over time, so she wanted the same homey, lived-in feel for her family’s new mountain getaway,” says designer Ashley
Amman, who was hired to help create exactly that for her clients. Satisfying the owners’ style with an aesthetic that also fits with the natural beauty of Utah’s mountains required skill, instinct and, for Amman, a bit of restraint. “The wife’s style is more conservative than mine, so I had to pull back a little,” admits the young designer, who also lives in colorful New Orleans.
The homeowners chose Kamas’ Victory Ranch community, craving a mountain escape where outdoor activities, open land and a sense of offline, remote living prevail. Surrounded by
ABOVE: A light-filled entry opens to the living room where stained beams, a stacked stone fireplace and white-oak floors help warm the white-walled room. Performance fabrics lend practicality to the white sofas and, below, a large softly patterned rug defines the open conversation space. The fireplace screen is by Lightning Forge. TOP RIGHT: Amman painted window mullions dark gray to replicate the cames of leaded glass windows. Window casings add traditional details to the décor. BOTTOM RIGHT: An antique console welcomes guests into the living room. Views framed by large windows inspired the home’s subdued color palette.
A series of clear glass pendants draw the eye up to the main hallway’s beamed, vaulted ceiling. The bench is an antique church pew and the art is by Robert Moore. OPPOSITE: A wood ceiling and walls painted Benjamin Moore’s Iron Mountain create a cozy dining space near the kitchen and living room areas. Faux leather cushions add easy care to the much-used space.
pristine wilderness and positioned along a stretch of the upper Provo River not far from Deer Valley and Park City, the private community was the choice spot for the active family of four—including two young teens—to land. “It’s a place where their kids can be kids, head out, hike and explore,” Amman says.
At first glance, the home’s exterior is not unlike that of many of the community’s ranch- and cabin-style residences. Rustic elements—stone walls, weathered siding, brawny beams and shake and metal roofing—define the design. But at closer inspection, there are hints of southern sway. A deep front porch invites convivial gatherings out front, smaller patios and decks stand in for more expansive versions, and hanging bed swings inspire lazy lounging much like porch swings of the South.
These exterior details set the tone for what’s to come: at-ease interiors appointed with endearing traditional touches that include moldings as well as door and window casings. “The walls felt naked with out them,” Amman says. The designer peppered the décor with informal antiques and mismatched pieces, including the mudroom’s simple teak benches and the living room’s antique distressed con-
LEFT: Because one of the homeowners is a trained chef, function was as important as form in the kitchen. Calacatta Caldia marble teams with cabinets crafted by Premier Woodwork and Design. Above, a green-shaded brass light from The Urban Electric Company adds a traditional touch. “It’s amazing how much impact that small amount of green makes,” Amman says. TOP RIGHT: Flooded with light, a casual living area is part of the owners’ suite. It provides a private place to relax and take in mountain views away from the rest of the house. BOTTOM RIGHT: Inspired by British boot rooms with “unfitted furniture and a stylish practicality,” Amman chose large format, chiseled-edge black stone for the mudroom’s floor. Teak benches and an old pie chest furnish the space while built-in cabinets provide hidden storage. The pendant lights are by Visual Comfort.
TOP LEFT: Simple accessories charm the primary bathroom area.
BOTTOM LEFT: The primary suite’s freestanding tub overlooks a private garden in the mountain landscape. ABOVE: Large doors open from a spacious deck into the primary bedroom where a canopy bed sits upon a rug selected by the owners during travels in India. “You can’t beat furnishings that are also a memory,” Amman says.
sole topped with honey onyx. “There’s comfort in mismatched pieces, and antiques are an important part of creating a storied look and feel,” says Amman, who also used a fair share of new furnishings. “Mixing old and new is the key to creating a home with soul.”
To help shape the inviting, carefree ambiance the clients desired, organic materials and natural hues were used to marry the décor to the home’s bucolic setting. Randomly stacked stone forms the living room’s fireplace, cathedral-cut white oak floors flow underfoot, and wool rugs, linen upholstery and leather pillows replay throughout. “It’s a very informal and calming palette,” Amman says. The same describes interior colors inspired by the home’s views. “Pulling colors from the landscape helps blur the line between inside and out,” the designer explains. Because the wife likes blue while her husband favors green, the designer included both and balanced the cooler colors with warm camel, grays and varied wood tones, all recurring in the design.
ABOVE: The back of the house features multiple decks and patios where views can be enjoyed from every angle. A stand of tall grasses hides a hot tub on the lower level. Architecture by Line 8 Design; building by J.A. Prieb Construction.
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Paintings by artist Anne Wolfer hang above a chair in the primary suite’s living area. The teenage son’s bedroom features four queensize bunks, providing plenty of sleeping space for guest overflow. Vintage skis and gallery walls showcasing family photos adorn the hallway at the base of the stairs. “Not everything has to be a forever piece or precious,” Amman explains. Magnolia Porch Swings the size of twin beds hang from a deep upper deck on the back of the house. “Repetition creates continuity and less tension in a décor,” Amman explains.
With that in mind, Amman repeated soothing white walls from room to room, with the notable exception of the casual dining nook painted in Benjamin Moore’s Iron Mountain. “The dark color makes it feel cozy and private, even though it’s smack-dab in the middle of the living and kitchen areas,” says Amman, who echoed the moody hue on the living room’s firewood box and the family room’s cabinets to weave another decorative thread of repetition. The designer also used color to personalize the kids’ bunk rooms: the daughter’s is dusty rose and white while her brother’s room boasts beds painted in a deep navy blue. The primary suite caters to the wife’s southern sensibilities with a hero chandelier suspended above a simple canopy bed and a bathroom decked out with shaded sconces, warm colors and wallpaper. An adjoining sitting room’s relaxed style, peppered with mid-century elements, suits the man of the house. Room to room, the home checks all of the style and comfort boxes for the family.
“In the end, homes should look like the people who live in them,” Amman contends. “These are kind, fun, salt-of-the-earth people, and this house reflects that perfectly.”
