California Homes - March/April 2023

CALIFORNIA HOMES

TRAILSCAPE IS:

• Passionate about connecting peopl to their land and nature.

• Protecting families, homes and properties from fire.

• Providing a legacy for current and future generations to enjoy.

Exploring, enjoying and fully connecting with nature is one of Randy’s passions. He weaves that passion into his trail builds. As a business, Trailscape believes the ability to fully enjoy one’s property is essential to every home. Trails enable a connection to the land allowing homeowners to access otherwise inaccessible areas. Trails are becoming as important as driveways providing access to multiple points of interest.

In addition, trails offer a higher level of safety, security and value. “Our trails are constructed in a way that they are wide enough with clearance on either side of brush that they create effective fire breaks which help protect our clients, their families and their properties.”

Randy Martin has an award-winning team of professionals who design, build and maintain trails for private landownersand public entities. He often likes to share that, “while it may appear that trail construction is simple “landscaping,” this is not the case. Trail building is both art and science. The art part is augmenting the natural beauty and giving the user a sense of flow. While building a trail is not “rocket” science, it is the science of solving multiple terrain challenges and making the trail last for decades.”

Top left: Founder, Randy Martin. Above: Overlooking lake in Wine Country. Below: Passing through the RedWoods. Opposite: Homeowners experience their land by way of our trail. All photography courtesy of Trailscape.

Features MARCH/APRIL 2023

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PHOENIX RISING

Kendall Wilkinson Design

Recreates A Wine Country

Hacienda

Text by Kendra Boutell

Photography by Paul Dyer

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BIRD’S-EYE VIEW

Architect Paul Mcclean, Whose Modernism Defines

The Quintessential Hollywood Hills Lifestyle, Overcomes

A Challenging Lot In The Bird Streets

Text by Roger Grody

Photography by Manolo Langis

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A SECOND HOME IN SONOMA

Designer Jolene Lindner

Creates Second Home

Perfect For Family Entertaining

Text by Kavita Daswani

Photography by Thomas Kuoh

88 STORY TELLERS

Studioheimat Redesign

An Oakland Hills Home

Text by Kendra Boutell

A wood and cane vanity chair continues the garden theme of Farrow & Ball’s Altacama wallpaper in the guest room of the Studio Heimat home. See story beginning on page 88.

Photograph by R. Brad Knipstein.

KATHY BRYANT

28 BOOKS

The Artistry of Flowers: Floral Design by La Musa de las Flores

Text by Maria Gabriela Salazar

Photography by Ngoc Minh Ngo

31 NOTEBOOK

31 Visionary | Ray Azoulay

34 Places | Rosewood Miramar Beach

34 Shop | Allison Caccoma

38 Product | Garden Pots

40 Product | Martyn Lawrence Bullard

42 Cloth & Paper | Jiun Ho

44 Spotlight | California Closets

46 DESIGN PROFILE

A Glimpse Into The World Of Celebrated Stylemaker

Suzanne Rheinstein

50 WORLD OF DESIGN

Michael Webb Recalls His First Encounters With Classic Modern Houses

52 GARDENS

Several Major Landscaping Trends Are Blossoming BY ROGER

GRODY

After a few years of being mostly isolated I think we have more events scheduled in the next six months than ever before. In addition to Spring Market at the Pacific Design Center, March 22nd, there is of course Legends May 9-11 and California Homes will be sponsoring not one but two great panels at this three day event. We’re also very excited about the 44th annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase, a magnificent 18th-centurystyle Mediterranean Spanish home that will be open to the public to tour from April 29th to May 29th 2023. More information on this later. California Homes is also doing

many events with our marketing partners beginning March 7th with the Corona del Mar Home Tour. We’ll keep you informed of other dates and locations.

We hope you enjoy the homes featured in this issue. As always, we attempt to offer a variety of architectural and interior designed homes in California. And speaking of California, I am so happy we’ve had all this rain and hope it continues for a few more months. I can’t wait to see the wildflowers in bloom which should be soon, if not already blooming. Speaking of flowers please read our Books section as we have reviewed one on flowers entitled The Artistry of Flowers: Floral Design by La Musa de las Flores that also includes wonderful images. Have a beautiful Spring.

Susan McFadden Editor in Chief

Contributors

R. BRAD KNIPSTEIN

One of the greatest pleasures in my life is producing images for my clients. The collaborative process with all working towards creating something sublime, new, timeless and above all else beautiful is just that, beautiful. I am constantly amazed by what we come up with on set, as well as how wonderful it is to work with a great team. I am always looking forward to the next collaboration and chance to create unforgettable images as well as memories. See his photographs for the story beginning on page 88 of this issue.

KENDRA BOUTELL

Kendra Boutell’s path to writing and editing was circuitous, having worked for San Francisco antique dealers and “To the Trade” design showrooms for many years. She has now served as California Homes Magazine’s Editor-at-Large since 2009. In addition to contributing to other publications, she is Content Director for COUPAR Consulting. Please see Kendra’s freature stories beginning on pages 60 and 80 of this issue.

MANOLO LANGIS

Manolo creates evocative and beautifully composed photography by shooting with natural light and studying how it moves within a space. With a background in architecture and graphics, he is entrusted by renown architects and designers to capture the essence of their work. See his photographs for the story beginning on page 70 of this issue

CALIFORNIA HOMES

CALIFORNIA HOMES

OF ARCHITECTURE

MARCH/APRIL 2023

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023

PUBLISHER Heidi Gerpheide

PUBLISHER Heidi Gerpheide

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Susan McFadden

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Susan McFadden

ART DIRECTOR Megan Keough

ART DIRECTOR Megan Keough

EDITOR-AT-LARGE Kendra Boutell

EDITOR-AT-LARGE Kendra Boutell

ART EDITOR Kathy Bryant

ART EDITOR Kathy Bryant

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Virginie Boone

Kavita Daswani

Kavita Daswani

Roger Grody

Deborah Kirk

Anh-Minh Le

Michael Webb

Roger Grody

Nora Burba Trulsson

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Michael Webb

Paul Dyer

R. Brad Knipstein

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Thomas Kuoh Photography

Paul Dyer

Manolo Langis

Aubrie Pick

Mark Tanner

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Linda McCall

Trevor Tondro

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

DE YOUNG\LEGION OF HONOR–SAN FRANCISCO

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco present Sargent and Spain, the first exhibition to explore the influence of Spanish culture on the dynamic visual practice of the American expatriate artist John Singer Sargent (18561925). HIs fascination with Spain, which developed over the course of seven visits taken from 1879 to 1912, resulted in a remarkable body of work.

The exhibition will feature an array of Sargent’s dazzling oils, watercolors, drawings and never-before-exhibited photographs from his personal collection. These explore Spain’s rich culture (both historic and modern), its people, and its magnificent urban and rural landscapes.

For more information, please visit legionofhonor.org.

NORTON SIMON MUSEUM–PASADENA

The Norton Simon Museum presents All Consuming: Art and the Essence of Food, an exhibition that explores how artists responded to and shaped food cultures in Europe from 1500 to 1900. Food and drink appear nearly everywhere in the history of European art, in depictions of luscious fruits and vegetables, sumptuous feasts and bustling markets. Such images not only offer aesthetic appeal but also reveal actions and dynamics: indulging, abstaining, buying, selling, making, growing, craving and sharing. All give food social meaning.

The objects on view, some 60 paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures from the Norton Simon’s collections, examine a range of relationships with eating and drinking, both positive and negative, organized thematically into sections titled “Hunger,” “Excess” and “Sustenance.”

The exhibit will be on view from April 14 through August 14, 2023.

For more information, please visit nortonsimon.org.

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM

Phillip K.

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4:2, 2022 Painted fiberglass, LED lighting, electronic components, unique color choreography

The Palm Springs Art Museum presents a survey of Phillip K. Smith III’s spectacular experiments with light and change that spans almost two decades from 2004 to 2022. Presented throughout four galleries, this selection of freestanding objects, wall-mounted works and immersive installations demonstrates the breadth of Smith’s mastery of this medium. He draws from elements of painting, sculpture and architecture and deploys a pareddown vocabulary of pure forms, reflective surfaces and continually changing colors to create absorbing perceptual and atmospheric effects.

Phillip K. Smith III Bent Lozenge 2:1, 2022

Acrylic, plywood, LED lighting, electronic components, unique color choreography

Inspired by the daily light phenomena of the desert, many works slowly shift from hue to hue as determined by Smith’s precisely paced color choreography.

All of his works have an elusive, ephemeral quality to them. As the light and the perspective of the viewer shift, so the form and perception of the works fluctuate, creating an every-changing experience. The exhibition continues through May 7, 2023.

For more more information, please visit psmuseum.org.

Manuel Alvarez Bravo (Mexican, 1902-2002) The Crouched Ones (Los agachados), 1934 Gelatin silver print 7-1/2 x 9-9/16 inches

Smith III

front of Flat Portal

John Singer Sargent Pomegranates, 1908 Watercolor over graphite, with gouache, on paper 21 3/16 x 14 7/16 inches

FRIEDMAN BENDA–LOS ANGELES

Friedman Benda presents this exhibition in honor of Fernando Campana. Cine Sao Jose: 35 Years of Studio Campana includes an extensive arc of objects, surveying the pivotal impact of Studio Campana in the 21st century. Cine Sao Jose will premiere some new works that feature the studio’s core ideologies marking this moment in time.

Cine Sao Jose is a reference to the cinema in the Campana brothers’ hometown, Brotas Brazil, where they spent a significant part of their youth, as the silver screen was their main window to the world.

The emphasis on local materials and methods of making, both manufactured and handcrafted, is a continuous avenue of exploration for the studio and wicker and natural fibers are signature materials to which the studio returns to mine. The show is a chronology, tracing iconic works, that are not only imbued with local, social, artistic and personal contexts, but show a “recalibration” of objects on contemporary design. The exhibition continues through April 15, 2023.

The gallery is located at 8260 Marmont Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90069. For more information, please call 310.913.3269.

JOANNE ARTMAN GALLERY –LAGUNA BEACH

JoAnne Artman Gallery presents AMERICA MARTIN; RETRO, an exhibition of new and retrospective work rooted in Martin’s investigation of the human form and its context. Featuring works spanning 20 years in the studio, RETRO affords an opportunity to highlight recently completed compositions as well as many archived pieces that have not been showcased before.

Continuing her unmistakable aesthetic sensibility, Martin seamlessly explores allegory through radical forms that hum with the vitality and vigor of the world around her. Focused on the human figure and the tales that emerge through the framework of shape, contour, formal approach, Martin choreographs her forms in relentless flux.

America Martin Woman with Daisy Oil and acrylic on canvas 48 x 48 inches

America Martin Woman Standing at Ease

Welded core, foam, cement, and black epoxy mortar on metal base 101 x 36.50 x 24 inches

For Martin, every piece she has created is an extension of herself, replete with biographical anecdotes and self-reflection. Together, the works in RETRO reveal Martin’s inner landscape — memory, perception experience — all asserted with an intensely spirited grace. The exhibit continues through April 2023.

The gallery is located at 346 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. For more information, please call 949.510.5481.

Max Gimblett Karma, 2022

Acrylic, resin, oil size and Chinese pewter leaf canvas and 60 x 60 inches

HOSFELT GALLERY–SAN FRANCISCO

In the spirit of impermanence, one of the core precepts of Buddhism, artworks in this solo show of the work of the 87-year-old Rinzai Zen monk Max Gimblett will rotate in and out of the galleries throughout the run of the exhibition titled The Beginning of Time Viewers, if they visit the gallery repeatedly, will find a completely different installation new new work each time they return.

Gimblett’s paintings are a unique and mindful hybrid of the New York school of abstract expressionism with traditions of manuscript illumination and icon painting, Asian calligraphy, kintsugi and lacquerware. Masterful brush work, an eccentric and sophisticated color sense and sensuously glossy surfaces are punctuated with precious metals.

Some of the sculptural panels, tondos, ovals, and his signature four-lobed quatrefoil are completely gilded in types of gold or platinum, referring to the universality of devotional objects. The exhibit will be on view through April 1, 2023.

The gallery is located at 260 Utah Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. For more information, please call 415.495.5454.

Courtesy of Friedman Benda and Estudio Campana

Photography by Fernando Laszlo

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The Bergamot Station Arts Center

FOR NEARLY THREE DECADES, Bergamot Station Arts Center has been a pillar of the Santa Monica arts community offering free-to-the-public arts and culture experiences. Today there are over 20 galleries and cultural venues at Bergamot. Here is a sampling of some of the galleries that participated in the recent Art & Soul event.

2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, bergamotstation.com

WILLIAM TURNER GALLERY

The gallery represents a stable of mid-career, established and emerging artists. Julian Lennon Atmospheria is a collection of ethereal photographs by Julian Lennon. This debut exhibition highlights the drama of nature’s atmospheric forces, and reveals his passion for the environment and deep commitment to its preservation. On view until April 1, 2023.

PETER FETTERMAN GALLERY

Peter Fetterman has been deeply involved in the medium of photography for over 30 years, initially as a filmmaker and collector. A Beautiful World: The Power of Nature will be on exhibit until April 1. The exhibit features 19th and 20th Century works by over twenty photographers including Ansel Adams and Michael Kenna.

LOIS LAMBERT GALLERY

Lois Lambert Gallery represents emerging and mid-career artists both local and international in her gallery. Francoise Semiramoth: Color As A Territory was the most recent exhibit of work by French Creole artist Semiramoth. Her work is inspired by the vivid colors and history of her native island Guadeloupe.

ROSE GALLERY

Founded in 1992 by Rose Shochana, ROSE GALLERY is an internationally recognized contemporary art gallery. During Art and Soul the gallery presented BREAK IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, the latest project by Mexican photographer Tania Franco Klein. Her works are witty, ambiguous and sometimes macabre.

ROBERT BERMAN GALLERY

The Robert Berman Gallery has been in Santa Monica since 1979. Founder and owner Robert Berman was early on in exhibiting artists such as Keith Haring. Focus on Women in Photography featured a diverse montage of classic vintage photographs as well as works by figurative and contemporary artists.

GALERIE XII

Established in 2007 by Valerie-Anne Giscard d’Estaing, the gallery specializes in 20th century and contemporary photography. Erwin Olaf, considered the most important Dutch photographer of his generation, has his first exhibition on the West Coast, here in Erwin Olaf Recent Works. He is celebrated for his bold and sometimes controversial approach. His subjects center around society’s marginalized individuals. On view until May 28, 2023.

SKIDMORE CONTEMPORARY ART

Skidmore Contemporary Art represents mid-career & emerging artists as well as works by historical contemporary artists. Eclectic Color was Andy Burgess’ first one-person show at the gallery. Burgess has plunged himself into a nostalgic and evocative world of familiar objects and Pop Art inspired themes.

SUNSET RARE & RESERVE TASTING

Guests are invited sip on fine wines and taste a variety of delicacies surrounded by the ocean at the beautiful Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa. This is an elegant VIP event for true fine wine lovers, located in one of Orange County’s most beautiful coastal cities – Dana Point. The limited number of tickets sell out quickly (due to the rarity of the wines being poured). A champagne reception is just the prelude to an evening of sampling hard-to-find trophy wines to an adoring crowd dressed in their finest casual/elegant resort wear. The wine tasting event will be held on the Vue Lawn at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 6:30 to 9pm.

For tickets and more information please visit californiawinefestival.com.

44TH ANNUAL SAN FRANCISCO DECORATOR SHOWCASE

The 44th Annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase is delighted to announce the final selection of the 2023 designers who will transform the magnificent 18th-Century-style Mediterranean Spanish home into this year’s Showcase.

The house was built in 1927 by renowned architects Hyman and Appleton and is in San Francisco’s beautiful Sea Cliff neighborhood. The nearly 6,100 square-foot home at 625 El Camino Del Mar is adorned with Spanish castle classic features with impressive views of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and Marin Headlands.

Visitors will once again be able to immerse themselves in cutting-edge design during the West Coast’s premier showcase event. The San Francisco Decorator Showcase will be open for the public to tour from April 29 – May 29, 2023.

For more information, please call 415.447.5830 or visit decoratorshowcase.

20TH ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT GARDEN TOUR

As lawns go dry across Southern California, opportunity is knocking. Life can spring from our cities while we reduce our outdoor water consumption and strengthen our communities. Find out what this looks like on the 20th annual Native Plant Garden Tour on April 15th and 16th, 2023. This year’s tour, highlights visionary native plant landscapes across the city, and the cast of characters—people, plant and animal alike—who make them what they are. Spotlighting 30+ gardens across the city, this two-day journey will bring together the plants and people that make Southern California one of the most unique and biodiverse places on the planet.

The gardens are divided into two groups:

• Westside Gardens Open Saturday, April 15 from 10am to 5pm

• Eastside Gardens Open Sunday, April 16 from 10am to 5pm A ticket allows you into gardens on both days.

For more information and to buy tickets, please visit nativeplantgardentour.org.

REVIEWED BY KATHY BRYANT

The Artistry of Flowers: Floral Design by La Musa de las Flores

Text by Maria Gabriela Salazar

Photography by Ngoc Minh Ngo

The celebration of flowers is the topic of many books, but few are as personal as this by floral designer Maria Gabriela Salazar who owns a flower farm in the mountains of Mexico. Her journey to become an internationally renowned designer began at the age of six when she visited her grandmother’s house outside Mexico City. She had never seen so many different amazing flowers before. A sight she would never forget.

The journey she took to become a floral designer from that early introduction took a circuitous path from Mexico, to London, to New York City to Washington state. She took lessons, observed other designers and then decided on her own path. Drawing on her painting background, Salazar looks at floral arrangements as compositions that include color, texture, movement and shape. She prefers loose arrangements over formal ones which she feels have no “romance or charm.”

In this book full of stunning photography, she teaches us how to look at flowers and understand their characteristics from an artist’s perspective. She explains which blooms are best for different designs and shares building blocks for floral designs ranging from simple to complex, including arrangements for any mood or decor.

The book’s theme of looking at flowers in creative ways is empowering, especially when she talks about foraging and finding accent plants outside that could be overlooked. Salazar combines philosophical, historic and practical tips, such as appreciating how flowers change over time and working with fragility. This inspiring book allows the reader to see the artistry of flowers in a personal, eclectic way. CH

The Artistry of Flowers: Floral Design by La Musa de las Flores

Text by Maria Gabrieal Salazar

Photography by Ngoc Minh Ngo

224 pages

Hardcover 8 1/2 x 11 inches

$50 US

ISBN: 978-0-8478-9908-1

Rizzoli

Drawing on her painting background, Salazar looks at floral arrangements as compositions that include color, texture, movement and shape. She prefers loose arrangements over formal ones which she feels have no “romance or charm.”

Luxury Champagne wall covering available at Quintus Los Angeles Showroom Pacific Design Center, Suite B-527

Notebook

Hunting & Gathering

Ray Azoulay’s Passionate Quest for Unique Treasures

BY MICHAEL WEBB

RAY AZOULAY WAS A MENSWEAR designer living in a minimalist loft in Manhattan when, in 1998, he moved to Venice Beach to be with someone he loved. Looking around for a new occupation he discovered Bountiful, which he describes as “a Mad Hatter of a store” selling costly collectibles on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. He realized he had a barnful of similar trophies on his farm in Bucks

VISIONARY | SHOP | PLACES | PRODUCT | CLOTH & PAPER | SPOTLIGHT

County, Pennsylvania, and discovered there was a market for these at local flea markets. That prompted him to open Obsolete, an emporium that would sell whatever objects and furnishings he felt impelled to buy.

“I don’t have a shopping list,” says Ray, “I just buy what I like, based on form, patina, color or what makes me laugh. Whenever I find something extraordinary I know there are extraordinary people in LA who will buy it, whatever the price.”

Interior designers, collectors and curiosity seekers have been coming back to Obsolete ever since it opened its doors to pounce on the latest acquisitions. There are always a few multiples that have caught Ray’s eye, including cashmere throws from Saved in New York, and dinnerware by the Flemish fashion designer Ann Demeulemeester. But nearly everything else is vintage and one-of-a-kind. He spent too long in an industry that marketed the same shirts year after year to have much interest in manufactured goods, however well designed.

His career as a truffle hound began on familiar ground, buying folk art in Bucks County. He didn’t want to duplicate the offerings of Blackman Cruz and other Angeleno dealers so he stayed away from California, but struck gold on his expeditions to Britain, France and Italy. His love of fashion and fine art had sharpened his sensitivity so he could spot desirable objects in a crowded warehouse or the sprawling antiques fair in the Italian city of Parma. For years he would get to that event at 7am as the hundreds of dealers were setting up their stalls. A competitor might arrive at the same moment and turn to the right; Ray would turn left and begin systematically browsing every display that contained even a single item of interest. A few years back he chanced on a trove of Bauhaus table lamps from the 1920s, two of them attributed to the design master Marcel Breuer, and grabbed them all. Another time it was a group of primitive tables. “I’m like a heat-seeking missile when I find something that stirs my feelings,” he admits.

RIGHT Oak bureau (Netherlands, ca 1750), Venini globe lamp (Italy, ca 1960).

BELOW Velvet carpet sofa (France, ca 1930), elm side table (England, ca 1950), bobbin turned lamp (Spain, ca 1950).

Oak and marble console table (Ireland, ca 1840), statue of Eve (England ca 1950), red velvet mirror (England, ca 1870)

The dealers got to know him and appreciated his ability to make a fast decision and pay promptly so they referred him to other sources. When Covid lockdowns curtailed travel to Europe, they emailed images of things they thought he would like, and he now does ninety per cent of his business on-line. Often, he is drawn to pieces more conventional dealers might dismiss as junk and he deplores the snobbery of fine art curators who don’t share his respect for craft. Ray professes indifference to what other people think; his overriding goal is to make his clients happy. He will ensure that Italian light fittings work in the US, for light is one of his passions. And he realized that oversized tables and cabinets for which there is no room in London and Paris apartments would find a ready welcome in the spacious homes of California, Recently, a customer admired a well-aged dining table and was deeply disappointed to learn that it was only fourteen feet long. CH

LEFT Brass Bauhaus lamp (Germany, ca 1930), articulated hand (England ca 1950).

BELOW Oak armchairs in Pierre Frey fabric (France, ca 1950), articulated wood artist’s model (France, ca 1850), stuffed swan (England, ca 1930).

BELOW LEFT Candle piece by James Plumb, sculptures by Agnes Baillon, oil paintings by Goran Djurovic, English cow sculpture, side table (France, ca 1850).

Obsolete , 11270 Washington Blvd, Culver City, obsoleteinc.com

ABOVE Birch bobbin armchair (Scotland, ca 1870) reupholstered with Pierre Frey fabric.

CELEBRATE SPRING

The Rosewood Miramar Beach & Lotusland Experience

BY HEIDI GERPHEIDE

A GREAT WAY TO KICK OFF the chill of winter and move into the bright days of spring is an escape to Rosewood Miramar Beach. Through an ongoing partnership with the nearby Lotusland, Rosewood Miramar Beach guests can enjoy a special docent lead tour of Lotusland’s many gardens, enjoying the area’s stunning natural beauty and leaving with a better understanding of the gardens’ important conservation and horticulture programs, along with an appreciation of the importance of plants in our lives and in the life of the planet. CH

Rosewood Miramar Beach , 1759 South Jameson Lane, Montecito, 805.900.8388, rosewoodhotels.com

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Garden view at Lotusland.

Wake up to the Pacific in an oceanfront room.

The Revere Room highlights local-first ingredients from nearby farms and purveyors.

DECORATION

Interior Designer Allison Caccoma Brings her New York Taste and Design to Classical San Francisco in a Fresh and Timeless Shop

BY HEIDI GERPHEIDE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHRYN MACDONALD

ALLISON CACCOMA is a seasoned decorator trained under design titans Bunny Williams and Jeffrey Bilhuber. Her East Coast design sensibility is a perfect marriage with classical San Francisco. Her shop, Decoration, is located on Sacramento Street in the newly minted design district in Presidio Heights. Since her arrival, she has made an exuberant contribution to the design community as a board member of the Northern California Chapter of The Institute of Classical Architecture and Art and introduced her New York design colleagues and artisans through in-shop events.

Browsing her jewel box shop is like visiting a house she designed, and it is inspiring even if you are not shopping. But if you are, she offers a sublime collection including Christopher Spitzmiller, Bunny Williams Home, John Rosselli, Christian Brechneff, and vintage collections of Sainte Radegonde French ceramics, Chinese blue & white porcelain, Majolica, Wedgewood, and vintage and antique furniture. Be on the lookout for her upcoming collaboration with Schumacher showcasing antiques and fabrics. CH

3489 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 415.872.9425, shopallisoncaccoma.com

MARCH SF

Zinc | Made in Belgium from titanium-zinc plates soldered together with silver-infused tin for exceptional durability. Drainage is built into the side of the planter.

Ortelius | Made by special order in Belgium, the hand-finished Iroko wood planter develops a beautiful patina with time to become one with the surrounding environment. Made from FSC-certified and sustainably sourced Iroko wood.

3075 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, 415.931.7433, marchsf.com

POTS OF STYLE

Dress Up Your Garden With Elegant Containers

PENNOYER NEWMAN

Compote Bowl | Cast from a 19th-century original, this graceful compote bowl accents any garden.

Iron Grid | Available in five square sizes, the Iron Grid planter is iconic and lends style and elegance wherever they are placed. 212.839.0500, pennoyernewman.com

PALECEK

Dalton | Jeffery Alan Marks Collection powder-coated aluminum frame featuring hand-woven all-weather synthetic wicker in a natural two-tone finish and is suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

Cota | Jeffery Alan Marks Collection cast fiberglass planter in a white-grey cement finish and is durable enough for outdoor use.

Available at Palecek showrooms and online at palecek.com

Bullard’s window treatment collection with THE SHADE STORE is equal parts eclectic and sophisticated, drawing inspiration from the streets of Tangier to the runways of Paris. The collection includes six materials in over two colors, available in Roman Shades, Drapery, and Cornciles. theshadestore.com

MAGNIFICENT MARTYN

The Celebrated Interior Designer

Martyn Lawrence Bullard Brings

Glamour and Style to a Collection of Bespoke and Thoughtful Collaborations

THE COUTURE COLLECTION features Bullard’s signature global vibe and timeless style inspired by his world travels, ancient printing techniques, and iconography found around the globe. martynlawrencebullard.com

DUCHATEAU joined forces with Martyn Lawrence Bulllard to create a hardwood flooring collection inspired by modern and classical architects. The Napolean III style shown is a contemporary interpretation of the classic Parisian style inspired by renowned neoclassical French architect Haussmann. duchateau.com

Bullard’s collection with luxury retailer SV CASA is a modern reinterpretation of historical masterpieces. Fine stone and mother-of-pearl inlays, silver leaf details, and high gloss lacquer finishes adorn the range of bathroom accessories, decorative boxes, and cocktail trays. sv-casa.com

WHISPERS OF KYOTO

Jiun Ho Releases a New Collection Inspired by His Travels

A CONSTANT TRAVELER , Jiun Ho continues his journey of inspiration through Japan with Kyoto, a collection of textiles that nod to the beauty of this ancient city. The collection features exceptional indoor-outdoor textiles, including a chic outdoor print. The colors are inspired by nature and traditional Japanese elements, matcha tea greens, indigo blues and warm whiskey tones. CH

Jiunho.com | Available in the following showrooms San Francisco, De Sousa Hughes, Los Angeles and Laguna Niguel, Thomas Lavin

HANAKAGO | Named for the Japanese flower baskets traditionally woven from a tangle of bamboo. A versatile indoor/outdoor print features an organic graphic design punctuated by colorful pops.

UMAMI | A heavy blend of yarns, colors, and textures woven by a boutique linen mill in Belgium.

LAVA | A true linen look that is durable and perfect for indoor/ outdoor living.

RAKU | Inspired by the Japanese pottery technique the creates unpredictable and beautiful surface effects suitable for indoor/outdoor living.

PALM DESERT REFRESH

California Closets Renovated Showroom Highlights New Finishes

CALIFORNIA CLOSETS has become a design essential for homeowners and designers. Their recently completed Palm Desert Showroom renovation features new displays to show off their stunning finish palette. The Quiet Grove finish on the wall bed unit is timeless and tasteful. If natural wood is different from your style, they have another great option featured on their hospitality bar. The Shadow Black finish is sleek and modern, and it would make quite a statement in any home. California Closets designs unique solutions to complement your style and design aesthetic. CH

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BEAUTIFUL LIFE A

A Glimpse into the World of Celebrated Stylemaker

Suzanne Rheinstein

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA and The South conjure distinctly different lifestyle and design aesthetics. Unless you are referencing legendary interior designer Suzanne Rheinstein, who, for decades, has dominated the design industry with lush, livable interiors that blend relaxed Los Angeles with decorous Southern elegance.

The imprint of the two regions isn’t an accident—Suzanne grew up in New Orleans, surrounded by a bouillabaisse of architectural styles from the neoclassical, in the city’s former Spanish colonial city call, to the fancifully painted wooden shotgun houses and stately “wedding cake” manses. Her mother owned an antique shop that offered interior design classes, and she drank in the “new” New Orleans style of the time: Lightness, simple silk curtains, Louis XVI antiques and mellow gilt accents.

But it wasn’t until she moved to Los Angeles that she made her own imprint on the design world through her inimitable design projects and hugely influential store, Hollyhock. More than just a place to pursue beautiful antiques, painted furniture and antique and found fabrics, the store was a gathering place for the architectural and design community. No one throws a party like Suzanne—her hostess skills are worthy of their own essay—and throughout Hollyhock’s 30 years, she hosted hundreds of hot ticket book signings and events.

Suzanne’s iconic fabric line for Lee Jofa is a perennial favorite among designers and shows the same restrained sense of exuberance her

BELOW A Northern California project for a New England family. The living room’s paneling, moldings, and mantel were painted in silvery grey faux bois, a palette amplified by a design of softly colored leaves painted by Bob Christian.

careful curation of her store did—a look somewhere between bold and comfortable, featuring limited palates and subtle detail and texture.

As an interior designer, Suzanne has earned all the industry’s major awards— including the New York School of Interior Design’s “Albert Hadley Award for Lifetime Achievement,” the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s “Arthur Ross Award for Interior Design,” the Southern California Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s “Legacy Award,” the LCDQ “Living Legends Award,” and the LACMA Design “Leadership Award.” She is also the recipient of this year’s Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club “Lifetime Achievement Award.”

Along the way, Suzanne has managed to find time to write two bestselling design books, with a third—A Welcoming Elegance being published by Rizzoli in March. Her books invite the reader into deeply personal spaces, thoughtfully assembled for refined living. In an industry that often celebrates design done solely for design’s sake, Suzanne is known for cultivating well-considered spaces that encourage people to experience and enjoy their lives to the fullest. Each of her projects has a sense of history and fine furniture, impressive art collections and meaningful objet, but there are also inviting places to sit and accessories that are meant to be used and enjoyed. Because at its core, her work is about the balance of elegance and comfort.

OPPOSITE A striped metal pavilion, referencing one in Sweden’s Haga Park serves as a family gym.

OPPOSITE FAR LEFT Legendary designer Suzanne Rheinstein

In addition to being highly collectible tomes, Suzanne’s books are also proof of an older, lesser-known chapter of her life, when she was a journalist. At the start of her career, after working as the managing editor for the newspaper at Tulane, Suzanne worked for Hodding Carter, the Mississippi newspaper editor who won a Pulitzer Prize for his editorials on race and religion and his fight against intolerance in all its forms. She spent time in Washington, DC, working for CBS News in the days of Watergate and Vietnam.

Hidden behind her many accomplishments and accolades is life-long commitment to giving back. In fact, one might call this Suzanne’s true passion. She sits on the board of the Episcopal School of Los Angeles, where a quarter of the students live below the poverty line. She and her husband created and funded a program that brings Los Angeles County high school students to opera

performances. She also served on the Garden Conservancy’s board of directors for nearly 20 years and created what is now known as the Suzanne and Frederic Rheinstein Fund for Garden Documentation in honor of her late husband, to preserve gardens for future generations. She’s also passed on her love of design. Her daughter, Kate, owns the celebrated design shop KRB in New York City.

It’s a full and impressive career, but what makes Suzanne’s life truly extraordinary is the effect she has on people. She is beloved by everyone who meets her, an innately generous person, and a connector in and out of her industry. This of course, should come as no surprise, considering the ethos she shares in her new book, “Having beautiful things around you is wonderful but living beautifully is more important.” What could be more beautiful than that? CH

LEFT The walls are covered in hand-blocked Lee Jofa linen installed on the opposite side for a softer effect.

OPPOSITE TOP An unusual Chinese drum from Richard Shapiro serves as a coffee table. The shades and curtains are Robert Kime fabric.

OPPOSITE BELOW Several shades of green were used on the cabinets and floor, mainly Farrow & Ball’s Calke Green and Benjamin Moore’s Yorktown Green. The matching pendant lights are from Urban Electric.

MAN OF STEEL

Michael Webb Extols

The Skills Of Tom Farrage

TOP ARCHITECTS KNOW where to go when they want artistic metal fixtures and furniture. A quick sketch is all that Tom Farrage needs to design and fabricate showers and spiral stairs—even a presentation model of a new house—in his Culver City workshop. He contributed to Vespertine restaurant and other Eric Owen Moss buildings, most recently the architect’s new house in Santa Monica. Richard Meier was a regular client, and Tom made major contributions to Thom Mayne’s two family homes, in addition to that architect’s prototype chairs and lamps. And yet he has received far too little credit, even from those who work he has enhanced.

LEFT Staircase in Richard Meier’s house for Gil Friesen in Bel Air. BELOW Two-sided shower-bathroom fittings for Mayne’s 6th-street house in Santa Monica.

OPPOSITE TOP Copper clad door with brass portholes on a house designed for rock star Adam Levine. OPPOSITE BOTTOM Thom Mayne’s Angel lamp which employs three different kinds of steel.

Hard work and long hours never bothered Tom. Growing up in the farm community of Blythe, midway between LA and Phoenix, he spent thirteen years as an itinerant melon packer, often for 19-hour shifts. To speed the movement of boxes over metal skids he devised a coating of graphite polished glassy smooth. He made a good living and was able to combine his summer work with an education at community college and the fledgling Southern California Institute of Architecture. There he immersed himself in the world of design and opened his first workshop. He considered a career in architecture, but a course in jewelry at Santa Monica College set him on his present course: making artefacts that are impeccably finished and finely detailed. For someone who rose from humble beginnings, Tom has an extraordinary range of skills and an innate gift for problem solving. He learned to weld and is able to join pieces with invisible seams. He took a course in print-making and acquired an expertise in etching. He remodeled a bungalow for himself, and it promises to be a showcase of his work and the colors of veteran designer Gere Kavanaugh. Restoration maestro Mark Haddawy commissioned him to build out a John Lautner guest house, while conserving Pierre Koenig’s Case Study House 21 and Richard Neutra’s Tremaine house in Montecito, two landmarks of mid-century modernism. Tom is in constant demand but he is looking ahead to a shift in his career. “Now I’m in my ‘sixties. I have to find myself and explore my own ideas rather than giving them away to architects,” he explains. We can hope that an entrepreneur takes him up on that promise and gives him the creative freedom to do his own thing. CH

GARDEN VARIETY

Gardens Profoundly Enrich

Residential Properties, And As Spring Arrives, Several Major Landscaping Trends Are Blossoming

FROM FORMAL SETTINGS to indigenous species that appear untouched by the human hand, the personalities of gardens are virtually unlimited. On these pages, California’s top landscape designers identify prevailing themes.

BY ROGER GRODY

APPRECIATING THE CLASSICS

CALIFORNIANS may be known for their informality, but classicallythemed gardens featuring traditional specialties of topiary and espalier remain popular, according to Anna Hoffman, founding principal of West Hollywood’s Hoffman & Ospina. She reports that classical techniques need not be reserved for large vintage estates and that such gardens can complement any style of architecture. Cutting gardens, which provide welcome color while supplying the home with floral décor, are often combined with other types of landscaping, notes Hoffman. “Cutting gardens attract

bees and other pollinators needed for the kitchen, and the California palette is typically a combination of flowers and herbs,” she explains.

For a Mediterranean-style home in Beverly Hills, Hoffman & Ospina created a compelling combination of classic and cutting garden spaces, reflecting Hoffman’s approach of juxtaposing whimsy and color with a more structured format. At this site she deftly harmonizes more formal topiaries and hedges with free-flowing geraniums, roses, citrus, and lavender, enhanced with water features and antique objets d’art.

“The California palette is typically a combination of flowers and herbs.”

-ANNA HOFFMAN, HOFFMAN & OSPINA

A CHEF’S BACKYARD

AS HOME COOKS become more ambitious—a trend that spiked during the pandemic—a preference is emerging for gardens that are not only beautiful but support the kitchen as well. Culinary gardens can take various forms, from structured, raised planters to more organic layouts. Landscape designer Christian Douglas, principal of Marin County-based Christian Douglas Design, reports “We believe that growing food and landscaping are synonymous.” Suggesting that function and beauty deserve equal attention in landscape design, he adds, “Food is not a ‘garden’—it is the standout of the space.”

At an intimate wine country retreat in St. Helena, Douglas created a series of raised planters constructed from redwood beams, situated around a central stone fountain that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. “The strong geometry elevates the space, making it look as elegant and sophisticated as any ornamental element,” says Douglas of a garden that achieves a delicate balance of rusticity and refinement.

For a Mediterranean-style home in Beverly Hills, Hoffman & Ospina created a compelling combination of classic and cutting garden spaces, reflecting Hoffman’s approach of juxtaposing whimsy and color with a more structured format. At this site she deftly harmonizes more formal topiaries and hedges with free-flowing geraniums, roses, citrus, and lavender, enhanced with water features and antique objets d’art.

“The strong geometry elevates the space, making it look as elegant and sophisticated as any ornamental element.”

-LANDSCAPE DESIGNER CHRISTIAN DOUGLAS

CULTIVATING CONSCIOUSNESS

A STRONG CURRENT in landscape design, especially in a state perennially confronted by drought, is sustainability. This naturally involves the incorporation of native species that place fewer demands on the existing ecosystem. But sustainability transcends conservation to include elements attracting birds and bees, promoting a biodiverse environment. Landscape designer Patricia Benner, whose Benner Landscape Design maintains offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, explains, “We’re sensitive to site-appropriate design and are highly knowledgeable about sustainable landscape practices.”

On a challenging site in Santa Monica’s Rustic Canyon, Benner essentially doubled the residence’s living space by creating a pergola-topped dining area, fireplace-warmed outdoor living room, fountain-enhanced meditative garden, and even an outdoor shower. The designer transformed a steep slope, previously considered unusable, into a series of spaces that comprise a memorable outdoor living experience. “We created a rich, experiential journey along a stairway that features an unfolding series of lovely viewpoints along the path,” reports Benner.

“We’re sensitive to site-appropriate design and are highly knowledgeable about sustainable landscape practices.”

-LANDSCAPE DESIGNER PATRICIA BENNER

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MARCH/APRIL 2023

PHOENIX RISING

KENDALL WILKINSON DESIGN RECREATES A WINE COUNTRY HACIENDA

TEXT KENDRA BOUTELL

PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL DYER

The devil is in the details with the selection of pillow fabrics for the living room. On the sofa, a single pillow in a red wool and linen stripe from Cowtan & Tout joins a pair in red mohair bouclé sourced

from Fadini Borghi.

THE COUPLE WITH TWO YOUNG CHILDREN loved their Spanish Colonial-style Hacienda in the Wine Country, surrounded by heritage oak trees, estate vineyards, and a wildlife preserve. It was their weekend retreat, where they welcomed friends and family. When wildfires destroyed their home, they were devastated. They rebuilt the four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath house with the same old-world craftsmanship while making 21st-century upgrades to the original 1980s structure. For the interiors, they turned to San Francisco’s Kendall Wilkinson Design.

Madda Studio, based in Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico, wove the Greige Compound Melange rug in the living room. Like the carpet, the designers chose an artisanal sconce above the buffet—the ‘Cosmic Regolith’ made from hand-spun brass plate.

OPPOSITE A rustic buffet in the entry from Alfonso Marina references the Spanish Colonial style of the house. The cobalt-hued ceramics ties the area into the adjacent sitting room, which has blue and saffron pillows.

Wilkinson and Bloodworth picked Spanish Baroque-styled dining chairs for the dining room and upholstered them in a smooth Italian leather from Garrett. The minimalist sideboard features totems from FEZ in Mill Valley.

Kendall Wilkinson and Chief Design Officer Kathy Bloodworth gave the clients a rustic yet refined getaway with a mix of artisanal pieces, local art, antiques, and modern furnishings. The designers took their color cues from the Hacienda’s architecture. KWD collaborated with AXIA Architects on the house, which features terra cotta roof tiles, stone masonry, and rough timber lintels and beams. A circular folk art mirror comprised of wooden shoes from Epoca greets visitors at the entry. It stands out against the pristine white walls. Sconces made of wooden vessels from Northern Kenya’s Turkana tribe flank the mirror. Cobalt blue ceramic sculptures by Bay Area artist Dana Harel add bold color to the diamond-patterned credenza. In the sunken living room, a Syar stone fireplace centers the space. Wilkinson and Bloodworth installed a bone-white abstract by San Francisco painter Anastasia Faiella asymmetrically behind a contemporary Italian sofa upholstered in beige velvet. They companioned this with a pair of Modernist-styled armchairs and Draga & Aurel concrete side tables. Pops of red and rust punctuate the neutral color palette, and a tufted leather ottoman serves as a coffee table. A corner of the room showcases a walnut buffet from Hudson River Valley-based company Fern, surmounted by Karyn Gabriel’s ceramic module and steel wire wall hanging.

LEFT The pristine white kitchen includes a dining area with black-stained Cappellini Newood Dining Chairs surrounding a dining table from RT Facts with a cerused oak top. Kelly Wearstler Lucien Functional Wall Lights provide elegant task lighting.

BELOW Kendall Wilkinson Design’s involvement in the project included selecting furnishings, rugs, decorative lighting, artwork, and finish and fixture specification. Because of that, all rooms flow together, even the humble mudroom.

Kendall Wilkinson and Chief Design Officer Kathy Bloodworth gave the clients a rustic yet refined getaway with a mix of artisanal pieces, local art, antiques, and modern furnishings.

In the sitting room, the 19th Century porthole and 1920s elephant side tables came from Antique and Art Exchange. Roman and Williams Guild Lab Floor Lamp in brass is a modern interpretation of the classic library light.

Kendall Wilkinson Design collaborated with Berlin Masonry to merge the exterior with the interior, giving the home an authentic Hacienda ambiance. The blending of earth, forest, and sky continued as overarching themes in selecting stone and roof tile colors.

The living room segues into the dining room with an early 18th-century English oak settle bench from Garden Court Antiques. KWD designed the circular Spanish Revival-inspired dining table juxtaposed with a contemporary bronze chandelier from Jonathan Browning Studios. A painting by the artist Chase Langford, who reinterprets West Coast geography into abstract form, dominates the room. When not entertaining, the family spends most of their time in the adjacent sitting room. A. Rudin’s Chesterfield sofa, upholstered in a rich burl-colored mohair from Rose Tarlow, opposes the stone fireplace. Over the mantel, a wooden industrial factory wheel echoes the shape of the 19th Century porthole side table. From the hallway, Sanjay Vora’s painting “Deer in Twilight” evokes a dream-like mood. CH

The children’s utilitarian bunk room is perfect for sleepovers. Shams in Zak + Fox’s Obi textiles punctuate the navy bedspreads. Yellow pillow balls and sculptural Chicken Footstools from Baboo add a whimsical touch.

One of the guest rooms has a tranquil blue sea theme. A decorative bolster in Rose Tarlow’s stonewashed linen Walloon with shams made of Fabricut’s embroidery Pyrenees dress the bed. A triptych by paper artist Sarah Burgess surmounts the headboard.

Slats of Verde Guatemala marble provide shade and privacy at the home’s entrance; wooden sculpture by Steve Turnbull.

BIRD’S-EYE VIEW

ARCHITECT PAUL MCCLEAN, WHOSE MODERNISM DEFINES THE QUINTESSENTIAL HOLLYWOOD HILLS LIFESTYLE, OVERCOMES A CHALLENGING LOT IN THE BIRD STREETS

INTERIOR DESIGN COLABHOUSE

TEXT ROGER GRODY

PHOTOGRAPHY MANOLO LANGIS

STYLING KB KIM / LANGOWORKS

THE MIDCENTURY MASTERS who introduced modern residential architecture to Los Angeles were inspired by the city’s natural environment and creative spirit. Today, few architects rival Paul McClean in adapting that legacy to 21st century lifestyles. A residence in the Hollywood Hills reflects McClean’s contemporary brand of modernism, which possesses warmth and approachability.

Like many of those 20th century pioneers, McClean’s first impressions of L.A. were from afar, discovering the work of Neutra and Schindler while studying architecture in his native Ireland. “There’s no better place in the world to practice residential architecture than California, because of its unique topography, openness to new ideas and enlightened clients with resources,” states the architect. McClean Design, sought out by property owners seeking to maximize the potential of their hillside or coastal real estate, enjoys a global clientele.

Grand foyer furnished with two benches by Rick Owens and marble-and-metal coffee table by Vincenzo De Cotiis. In the background, a sculptural, bleached walnut-clad staircase creates drama in the soaring space.

With street names like Blue Jay Way and Oriole Drive, the Bird Streets has become a showplace for modern architecture and McClean’s imprint is evident throughout the neighborhood. This home occupies a promontory lot whose original house was built for then-actor Ronald Reagan. McClean’s client desired a home for entertaining that would take full advantage of the site’s 270-degree views, spanning from Mount Wilson to the Pacific Ocean. “With those wraparound views you feel like you’re in the countryside, but you also experience an urban energy,” says McClean, noting the house is practically walking distance to bustling Sunset Boulevard. The tiered parcel inspired a glass-ensconced living space surrounded by water features on three sides, with a basement accommodating additional square footage without breaching strict height restrictions. The residence is clad in travertine and various textures of the versatile stone are reprised indoors, paired with multiple applications of bleached walnut on ceilings, floors and selected walls. “The bleached walnut has a certain movement to it that’s softer and presents a sense of warmth,” states the architect, who suggests the restrained material palette lends itself to a soothing, tranquil quality.

RIGHT Portion of a 12-foot black walnut dining table illuminated by a fixture from Apparatus, with art by Matthew Brannon.

BELOW Breakfast area with custom plaster table by Rex J. Pratt, Helios Cord Pendant from Workstead and Toptun armchairs by Faina.

OPPOSITE A sleek, minimalist kitchen clad in walnut and bronze-hued marble features Gaggenau appliances, while stools from Thomas Hayes Studio line a pair of prominent islands.

The front entrance, screened by green marble slats for privacy and shade, sits atop a dramatic stairway ascending from the motor court, a feature driven by the existing topography. In the grand foyer, a two-story glass wall reveals a lushly landscaped courtyard with 20-foot-high marble waterfall. A walnut interior staircase, an element that is as sculptural as it is functional, provides a dramatic focal point.

The kitchen and adjoining breakfast area open onto the pool deck, while the family room shares a two-sided fireplace with an outdoor garden. The upper floor contains the primary living quarters and two additional suites, overlooking a landscaped roof garden and the city beyond. The basement, bathed in natural light from the east, features three bedrooms, a media room, spa/wellness center, billiard room, and wine cellar, as well as a tricked-out commercial kitchen for ambitious entertaining.

“WITH THOSE WRAPAROUND VIEWS YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE, BUT YOU ALSO EXPERIENCE AN URBAN ENERGY,” SAYS MCCLEAN, NOTING THE HOUSE IS PRACTICALLY WALKING DISTANCE TO BUSTLING SUNSET BOULEVARD.

ABOVE Verde Guatemala marble slats shade the home’s entrance, atop travertine stairs ascending from the motor court.

RIGHT The Hollywood Hills home maximizes an indoor-outdoor lifestyle while showcasing spectacular views from a promontory site.

The landscaping, integral to the design, was created by Garden of Eva Landscape Design Group, while ColabHouse brought warmth to interior spaces and collaborated with McClean Design on all interior and exterior finishes. “We introduced green marble columns with diverse textures and a patterned travertine-clad exterior with bleached walnut and plastered interiors to create a warm, understated palette to complement Paul McClean’s strong, modern architecture,” says Sarah McKay, founding principal of ColabHouse.

“In terms of its look and feel, this home is very much what we aspire to,” says McClean, who reports the design was a synergetic process with a valued client. He adds, encouragingly, “Since COVID, people have become more invested in the design and aesthetics of their properties.” CH

BELOW A view into one of two primary bathrooms, clad in Calacatta Oyster Marble, with iconic photo by Milton Greene.

BOTTOM A generous use of water elements connects the residence to nature, softening the modern architecture.

ABOVE LEFT The spacious primary bedroom features ribbed bleached walnut walls, mohair rug by Woven and Rojo Alicante marble bedside table. In the background, Sacha chaise from Shine by S.H.O with “Collabs in Clay” side table by MQuan Studio.

LEFT A travertine-clad spa/wellness center is among the luxury amenities provided on the home’s lower level.

“IN TERMS OF ITS LOOK AND FEEL, THIS HOME IS VERY MUCH WHAT WE ASPIRE TO,” SAYS MCCLEAN, WHO REPORTS THE DESIGN WAS A SYNERGETIC PROCESS WITH A VALUED CLIENT.

In the living room, art sourced through Etsy is displayed around the Frome TV. The fireplace was remodeled by Carrington Construction, using Neolith Calacatta. Abstract landscape painting is by Jolene Lindner. Custom cut rug from California Carpets and the Zig Zag table from Noir Furnishings. The custom paint from Dunn & Edwards is used throughout. Accessories were acquired locally, primarily through Sonoma County Antiques.

A SECOND HOME IN SONOMA

DESIGNER JOLENE LINDNER CREATES A SECOND HOME PERFECT FOR FAMILY ENTERTAINING

TEXT KAVITA DASWANI

PHOTOGRAPHY THOMAS KUOH PHOTOGRAPHY

LINDNER , founder of JL Interior Design in San Francisco, who had worked with her clients a few times previously, set to work, retaining the Craftsman-style architecture of the house while overseeing a full interior remodel which took about six months to complete.

“The layout is lovely,” said Lindner of the two-level house, which was built in 2001 and is set on just under an acre of property and also comes with a pool house. “I was brought on

in early 2021 when the clients were still considering buying the house, and were wondering if it was something they could essentially make work for their lifestyle.”

The former owners were “huge entertainers”, said Lindner.

“The house was set up for hosting big parties,” she said. “The clients knew they wanted it more for family get-togethers and smaller scale entertaining.”

But first, there were some significant changes that had to be made. The house had redwood paneled walls and

the floors were covered with Oriental rugs - which Lindner says can be beautiful, but was not the aesthetic her clients were going for in this space.

“When we first walked in, it felt quite dark. It was fancier than what my clients were looking for. There were some aspects of the house that worked. We slightly restored and then kept the reeded bamboo Roman shades - but some that didn’t. We wanted to preserve certain details, paint everything white, and reconfigure the way the

ABOVE Above the dining table is a chandelier by Alison Berger for RH. The reclaimed pine and concrete dining table is by Thomas Bina for RH. Dining chairs are on casters and upholstered in Perennials fabric. The area rug is available through Serena & Lily.

OPPOSITE In the kitchen, the original tile floor was retained, enhanced with custom cabinetry in white oak by Creative Millwork & Design. Walnut pendants from Lostine, sconces by Aerin, Star and Cross and the backsplash comes from Fireclay.

rooms worked together. We rearranged the furniture to make everything more conducive to hosting multiple families rather than 50 people.”

Lindner selected a monochromatic palette of warm whites and other neutrals, a background that helps highlight the expansive valley views which can be seen from most of the rooms; the

second floor of the house has a wraparound deck. The clients brought in some of their existing artwork, but the majority of the furniture and other pieces was bought new or found locally.

“It has more of a casual vibe than the previous interiors,” said Lindner. “We used linen blend fabrics and other natural fibers. The rooms are set up in a way that

there are separate areas for someone to curl up and read a book. There are often kids in and out, and lots of family sleepovers. The homeowners are active and athletic; they wanted a place where their friends could bicycle in, take a shower, relax and enjoy a wonderful weekend. It was lovingly redone, with many personal but restrained touches.” CH

LEFT The bedrooms are designed for serenity and comfort. Here, nightstands from Serena & Lily flank a cream linen-blend upholstered bed adorned with pillows from a localleft workroom, and a throw blanket from Clic in Larkspur Landing.

RIGHT A favorite spot for children to gather - this custom bench seat is upholstered in family-friendly fabrics. The main cushion is wrapped in a Holly Hunt fabric available through Kneedler Fauchere.

BELOW A pair of chairs is available through Six Penny. Photography by Jason Knievel.

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Story Tellers

STUDIO HEIMAT REDESIGN

AN OAKLAND HILLS HOME

TEXT KENDRA BOUTELL

PHOTOGRAPHY R. BRAD KNIPSTEIN

An abstract green and aqua painting by San Francisco Bay Area artist Christopher Brown interacts with russet foliage arranged in a modernist vase. TBC Plaster Artisans created the finish for the fireplace.

RIGHT Since the homeowners often entertain, the dining table and chairs from The Gardener needed extra seating. The solution was custom benches placed at the ends of the table or lined up against the wall when not in use.

BELOW Studio Heimat juxtaposed art the clients purchased 25 years ago from the London Print Fair with iconic mid-century silhouettes for the breakfast nook.

ALICIA CHEUNG & EVA BRADLEY of San Francisco’s Studio Heimat tell their clients’ stories by carefully crafting a home’s interiors. For a chef and builder living in the Oakland Hills, they edited and rewrote the story by redesigning their existing residence. The empty nesters, who entertain frequently, wanted to repurpose space now that their adult children were out of the five-bedroom home. Cheung and Bradley incorporated the owners’

collections of mid-century furnishings, vintage prints, and antique maps while giving them a fresh, and welcoming abode.

Studio Heimat collaborated with General Contractors Forde Mazzola Associates on the project. They bisected the gray-white open living and dining rooms with a monolith flanked by low custom cabinetry. On the living room side, a fireplace centers the conversation grouping.

For a chef and builder living in the Oakland Hills, they edited and rewrote the story by redesigning their existing residence. The empty nesters, who entertain frequently, wanted to repurpose space now that their adult children were out of the five-bedroom home.

BELOW The chef’s kitchen includes Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove appliances. Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue combines with a Boos Butcher Block countertop for the island.

In front of that, the designers placed a dramatic walnut and Carrara marble cocktail table from CASTE. They companioned this with a streamlined gray upholstered sofa and a pair of Danish teak lounge chairs designed by Hans Olsen in 1960. The homeowners purchased the chairs and the Hans C. Andersen hexagonal side table between them from De Angelis.

Pleated drapes fabricated in Scalamandré’s greige lattice patterned linen unify the living and dining room spaces. In the dining area, the reverse of the fireplace features a bespoke dry bar comprised of Belvedere granite with glass shelving. Opposite, a pair of aquatints by NeoExpressionist painter Francesco Clemente embellishes the wall. Studio Heimat installed a Triad Pendant from Apparatus to illuminate the craftsman-style dining table and chairs. Light walls continue in the white kitchen where the homeowners gather with family. In contrast, the designers selected a mercurial blue hue for the functional kitchen island.

ABOVE While the grown children have their own houses, they frequently return to their childhood home, bringing grandchildren. The game room brings all generations together.

LEFT In the entry, the Solo Vitrine sets an international tone, designed by the Shanghai firm Neri & Hu for the Portuguese-based De La Espada. The wool and jute rug by Mark Nelson Designs is the perfect compliment.

OPPOSITE TOP Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue gives this room a moody, dramatic feel. Along with other parts of the home, it is a mix of modern, vintage, and memories.

OPPOSITE BOTTOM Because the husband is a builder, exceptional detail went into the millwork, cabinetry, and stonework throughout the house, as in the case of the dining room bar.

ABOVE A wood and cane vanity chair continues the garden theme of Farrow & Ball’s Atacama wallpaper in the guest room.

RIGHT An elegant powder room highlights Zoffany’s Richmond Park wallcovering in Nightfall. Studio Heimat combined it with a Queen Ann-style mirror and black marble vanity top.

The color story repeats in the inky blue study repurposed from a bedroom. Studio Heimat employed the same shade for the chaise sectional. A “Papa Bear Chair,” Scandinavia’s modern take on a wing-back, provides additional seating while antique maps collected during the owners’ travels decorate the walls. The designers anchored the room with a geometric patterned rug from Stark. Another former bedroom is now a game room with built-in bookshelves, and cabinetry painted a brown red. Contemporary side chairs upholstered in a sunny yellow boucle surround an Isamu Noguchi table.

For visiting friends and family, there is a green guest room wallpapered in a whimsical botanical from Farrow & Ball. The bed alcove is also a reading nook with built-in shelves. Cheung and Bradley showcased the chef’s decades of cherished cookbooks here. CH

Cheung and Bradley incorporated the owners’ collections of mid-century furnishings, vintage prints, and antique maps while giving them a fresh, and welcoming abode.

ABOVE The clients built the bed alcove 15 years ago. A new seat cushion and pillows in brilliant textiles sourced from De Sousa Hughes and fabricated by Martin Kobus Home give the room a fresh look.

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO KITCHENS

California Homes & Middleby Residential Celebrate Together

The premiere issue of The Essential Guide to Kitchens, a yearly special interest publication presented by California Homes Magazine, was celebrated at the Middleby Residential SoCal Showroom, located in the Launch in Irvine. Guests enjoyed a lavish buffet created by chefs Stacie Rauch, Andres Dangond, and Michelle Cross with libations and music. Wonderful Hallstein Artesian from Austria water was also available for guests.

1 Elaine Morrison, Richard Rothenberg, and Susan McFadden

2 Moya Living Team: Jovani Zabala, Kim Holiday, Tim Hayes, Moya and Wynn O,Neil, and Danielle Le Van

3 Ann Sacks Team: Julie Banker,

Natalie Giovanneli, Susie Baron, and Kathryn Morton-Maga

4 Lori Ramos, Diane and Rick Allen, and Sue and Mike Cassidy

5 Pirch Team: Alex Marin, Tracy Haugh, Brian Grinnell, Ray Esparza,

Aaron Bates, and Tara Pike

6 Michael Cain and Alexandra Chebil

7 Valerie Sedo, Michele Kafer, and Lauren Van Geem

8 ASID Board OC: Claudia Morales, Kasey Sterling, Pam Barthold, Mari Garcia, and James Schaefer

9 Al Allard and Tobi Nierob from Ferguson

MANDICASA BY LUXITALY Mandicasa Celebrates their Flagship Los Angeles Showroom with California Homes

A very successful grand opening was held recently for MandiCasa’s Los Angeles flagship showroom on Robertson BLvd. Dario Snaidero welcomed guests and specialty drinks of two different Gins (Rosa75 and Rosa Collins) crafted by Simon Haxton, the master distiller and owner of Portuguese Bend Distillery were enjoyed by over 75 guests. Smalll bites, created by chef Mario Vollera of South End restaurant in Venice Beach were passed during the evening as guests were given a first look at the luxury designs made in Italy including kitchens, bathrooms, closets and interior doors.

1 The new MandiCasa showroom on Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles

2 Small bites prepared by chef Mario Vollera

3 Alberto Snaidero, Susan McFadden, Dario Snaidero, Anna Paola Snaidero,

and Richard Rothenberg

4 Designers Lene Vineyard, and Elaine Morrison

5 Julian Sanavio, Frank Slesinsk, and Richard Rothenberg

6 Cameron Carothers, Jennifer Convy, and Mike Ragan

7 Designer Errol DeJager, and Architect Michael Rachlin

8 Errol DeJager, Mike Reeves, and Greg Hawkins of Corbin-Reeves Construction

9 The famous Gin drinks served at the event

10 Architects Chris McCullough, and Peggy Hsu

WOMEN IN LUXURY DESIGN

A Holiday Event at Michael-Cleary Showroom in Los Angeles was a Smashing Success

A large group of members of W.I.L.D., Women In Luxury Design, including founder and CEO Jennifer Convy, came together for a holiday celebration hosted and sponsored by Matt Costigan and Deric Schmidt at the stunning Michael-Clearly showroom. Drinks and treats were enjoyed by all and each received a copy of the current issue of California Homes.

11 Rob and Barbara Pressman

12 Antonio Tammeo, Jessica Cairncross, Mylene and

Sassan Masserat

13 Anna Paola Snaidero and Mase Kazerani

14 Federico Salvatori and Mylene Masserat 15 Karen Figilis, Robert Fitch,

and Susan McFadden

16 Designers Judy Stout, Emma Deroche, and Suzanne Furst

1 W.I.L.D. event at Michael-Cleary Showroom

2 Tammy Wood, Krista Everage, and Sari Ehrenreich

3 Derek Schmidt

4 Claudia Ashfar, Jennifer Convy, and Joanna Parol

Athena MacFarland, Jennifer Convy, and Claudia Ashfar MANDICASA CONTINUED PHOTOGRAPHY BY LKR PHOTO PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANN CHATILLON

A DESIGNER LUNCHEON

Arsin Rug Gallery & California Homes Play Host At A Special Event

Arsin Rug Gallery hosted a beautiful luncheon at their new showroom at the Pacific Design Center during the holidays for a select group of designers. A special menu was created and prepared by Lida Saeid and while enjoying the meal showroom manager, Mehdy Tahery gave a short talk on oriental rugs. With showrooms in Dallas and Houston, this is Arsin’s first introduction to the California market.

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1 Table setting with china

2 Georgia McElveen from Casa Branca, Lida Arsin, Arsin Rug Gallery, Karen Pulaski from Tribute Goods.

3 Table setting arranged by Lida Arsin

4 Designer Lauren Henno, showroom manager Medhy Tahery, and designer Debra Henno

5 Kathryn Smith, Jennifer Convy CEO of WILD, Women In Luxury Design, designer Suzanne Furst and kitchen designer Elaine Morrison

6 Designer Rita Naffas, kitchen designer Caren Rideau and Linda Hayslett with LH Design

7 Showroom manager Mehdy Tahery gave a short talk during lunch

8 Richard Rothenberg of California Homes

9 Karen Pulaski, Kathryn Smith, Lida Arsin, Mehdy Tahery, Vanessa De Gargas and Maryam Arabzadeh

Karen Pulaski and Vanessa De Vargas

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