DESIGNER GRACE START CREATES HIGH-END INTERIORS WITH APPROACHABILITY IN MIND
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Regency-inspired details create a sophisticated Florida home that enchants.
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Restorative Palm Springs retreat is defined by modern architecture, abundant daylight, and collected-calm interiors.
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A colorful vacation home in central Pennsylvania showcases the owners’ art collection, with family-friendly design and plenty of whimsy.
MARTY DAVIS Chief Executive Officer
Spring is a season that reminds us how thoughtful design can bring renewed energy and purpose to the spaces where we live. As we present the 30th issue of Cambria Style (wow, the 30th issue!), we continue our commitment to sharing inspiring homes, spaces, and ideas that celebrate authentic livability—where distinctive details, expressive materials, and intentional, unique design choices come together to create spaces that feel personal, welcoming, and enduring.
At Cambria, we are proud to be a family-owned, Americanmade company producing the finest and purest natural quartz surfaces in the world. Every Cambria natural quartz surface is designed and produced right here in the United States of America, guided by a commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and the highest standards of quality. In today’s economy, supporting deeply rooted American companies and Americanmade products matters more than ever—strengthening our communities, sustaining skilled jobs, investing in America, and ensuring the products we create are truly built to last.
This issue also reflects something we value deeply: the importance of giving back and supporting those who dedicate themselves to serve our country and our communities. Our story about the Folds of Honor organization exemplifies the greatness of America in a way that shares the uniqueness of Americans—our country always first, dedicated sacrifice of the American soldier, and the humanity of fellow citizen philanthropists who so easily and proudly honor that sacrifice. We thank those who have given so much, such that we may live in freedom and continue to pursue that ever present American dream!
As for Cambria, vital to our success and through Cambria Style, we continue to celebrate the vast creativity of the architects, designers, stone fabricators, and consumers who inspire us to achieve cutting-edge innovation, while pushing our design and quality to exceedingly high standards.
Onward and upward, we shall go, with a continued and relentless pursuit of perfection— Cambria Style
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CAROL
Chief Marketing Officer
Welcome to the spring issue of Cambria Style. This season, we embrace a philosophy where even the smallest details are designed with purpose. With that in mind, you may find yourself lingering over each captivating interior in this issue, drawn not only to the architecture and design styles but also to the intricate elements that bring life and soul to these spaces.
While a sweeping floor plan can set the stage for a dream home, its true character is found in the interplay of deliberate moments, in small design decisions that take a space beyond beautiful to authentically personal. It’s this intentionality that drives designers to select just the right materials for a space and to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
You’ll see expressive uses of color, beautiful fabrics and wall treatments, including entire walls clad in Cambria natural quartz surfaces. You’ll see how designers explore new and unique custom quartz fabrications, from countertop edge profiles to fireplace surrounds, to intricately designed range hoods. These projects take you beyond any era of mass appeal sameness. Because the ultimate luxury in interior design is self-expression with a profound trend toward bespoke homes.
At Cambria, we view quartz not merely as a surface, but as a medium for this level of artful personalization. Design is in every detail. Even the smallest features are more than finishing touches, they are the signatures of a well-designed home. So dive in and discover how everything from bold aesthetic gestures down to small artful accents create lasting impressions.
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Click to order your quartz sample: Abbey™ | 17
Annaleigh™ | Cover, 14, 15, 51
Avalene™ | 55, 58
Blackpool™ | 8
Black Rock™* | 20, D-75
Brittanicca™ | 52
Brittanicca Gold Warm™ | 32, 33, 35
Charlestown™ | D-73
Delgatie™ | 6, 12, 30, D-62–D-64, D-66
Everleigh™ | 21
Everleigh Warm™ | 18, 19, 21, 59, 60
Galloway™ | 53
Gladstone™ | 11, 42, 43
Inverness Bristol Bay™ | 50
Inverness Everleigh™ | 9, 45, 46
Inverness Platinum™ | 13
Inverness Stonestreet™ | 54, 56
Ironsbridge® | 28, 29, 63
Ivybridge™ | 4, 5, 62
Lakedale™ | 16, 38, 40
MacBeth™ | 8, D-65
Minnesota Snow™* | 48
MonTaaj™ | 7, 17, D-70, D-71, D-76
Salt Lake™* | 27
Seacourt | 8
Sutherland™ | 13
Templeton™ | 6, D-66, D-74
Traymore Bay™ | 10
White Cliff ® | 30
Whitehall ® | 24, 25, 26, 47, D-77
Whitney ® | 64
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The grind of maintenance on her century-old home convinced designer MICHAELA BURNS it was time to start fresh. She worked with an architect on a new build and also collaborated with specialists at Designström to shape a kitchen that is rich with detail while also focused on a neutral palette. Cambria quartz design Delgatie proved the perfect material to create deliberate design elements including an apron in front of the range and a shelf above it—as well as countertops that run flush to the windowsills and cascade down island sides. Still, Burns could have used even more. “I wish I would have just put Cambria everywhere,” she says. “The performance of those countertops in the areas where I put them? It’s just night and day.”
EMILIE MUNROE found herself with the happy challenge of respecting the traditional details of a beautiful Queen Anne house while modernizing it for a fun young family. One way she did this was strategically streamlining elements—for example: replacing a massive wood carved mantel in the living room with this more contemporary piece crafted of Cambria Inverness Platinum. Munroe found that Cambria’s consistent pattern and ample slabs helped her achieve the piece’s crisp right angles. She also used Cambria Sutherland on a bedroom fireplace surround and Cambria Gladstone for a bathroom countertop, creating a sense of connection that transcends matching.
USING MULTIPLE CAMBRIA DESIGNS CREATES A CONSISTENT EXPERIENCE FOR THE HOMEOWNER—TELLING A STORY THAT EXTENDS THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT.
SUTHERLAND™
GRACE START has a thing for her former tiny hometown of Zeeland, Michigan. “It’s like Mayberry. It’s walkable, with great houses and an adorable downtown,” she says. “When we moved away, we really missed it—and wanted to have a hand in making an impact there.” Start and her mother, renowned interior designer Jean Stoffer, run a growing family of design brands and co-host The Established Home on Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network. Start and her husband, Ted, have also renovated three homes of their own. The couple jumped at the opportunity to buy a Zeeland home built in 1910. She shares how a few layout updates, plus some gorgeous Stoffer-esque design touches, transformed the space into a beautiful, functional family home that still honors its past.
How do you describe your design philosophy?
Our job is to be good stewards of the space we’re given, no matter the budget. We could do the highest-end design or keep things approachable, but we’re thinking about what’s the very best value—and also the very best design for a space. Listening to the client is so important, because we want a home to be beautiful but also functional for how they actually live.
How did you reimagine the layout of this home?
We got all the measurements on paper and started playing around with the pieces. Without changing the footprint, we knew we’d need to be very economical with space. Everything had to be purpose-placed.
What shifts had the biggest impact?
We carved out an entryway with an enclosed coat closet, a command center nook with a mail slot, and a powder room that’s perfect for guests. We also moved and stacked the staircases to place the kitchen in the heart of the home, creating a larger gathering area that’s really intentionally designed.
What were some decisions you made to honor the age and mood of the home?
The home had settled over time, and nothing was square. We kept the original interior doors and hardware, and Ted had to custom-make jams to get them to work. They don’t make things like they used to, especially woodwork! We went with period-correct trim, older-style windows, and hardwood floors. We were always trying to harken back to what the home could have been like originally.
WE HAD THIS CHECKLIST OF WHAT MAKES A GREAT KITCHEN—AN ISLAND, A WINDOW OVER THE SINK—AND I WANTED IT TO FEEL COZY AND INTENTIONAL. CAMBRIA PULLED IT ALL TOGETHER.
How did you land on Cambria’s Annaleigh quartz design for the kitchen?
We knew there was a good chance of a family with kids buying this home, and we needed to create a space everyone could love. Cambria is universally the best choice! It’s durable, beautiful, and a product people know and trust. And the Annaleigh is so pretty. It’s warm and cool, with great movement. We just absolutely love it.
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SPILLOVER SURFACE
The quartz backsplash aligns perfectly with the bottom of the window with a sill also made of Cambria—the perfect space for herb or flower pots with no worry over water rings or staining.
When RUBEN MARQUEZ’S client found him via Instagram, she was excited for him to create a kitchen for her with the flair of his other projects. He was happy to work with her, but warned against a copy-and-paste approach. “It’s okay to admire a space, but at the end of the day, it’s going to be your home,” he advised. So, although he had previously attempted a similarly sculptural hood in marble, Marquez was excited to create an equally impressive accent in a more durable Cambria natural quartz surface. “You can hose it down; you can beat it; you can spill coffee and wine,” he says with admiration about Cambria. “That’s fantastic.”
WE ARE SEEING PEOPLE EMPHASIZING THE SCULPTURALNESS OF RANGE HOODS, WHICH INEVITABLY BECOME THE FOCAL POINT IN A KITCHEN.
KASEY JOHNSON and REGAN NIX of Blue Pencil Collective dubbed this project “Love Story” to honor its former highschool-sweetheart homeowners. Home tour visitors were quick to notice one of its most romantic gestures. “That was the first thing people commented, ‘Wow, look at the framing of that window,’” says Johnson. But this scalloped backsplash in Cambria MonTaaj was not their only quartz innovation. The designers also created a unique bath console with decorative curves of its own, composed of cooler-colored Cambria Abbey. “With how extreme we like to get on the use of materials,” says Nix, “I don’t know any other quartz partner that can do what Cambria can do.”
™ WHEN WORKING WITH CAMBRIA, SAVVY DESIGNERS FIND THEMSELVES THINKING, “HOW CAN WE MAKE MORE THAN A COUNTERTOP?” THANKS TO ITS UNPARALLELED FLEXIBILITY.
As CEO and Creative Director of O’Hara Interiors, KATE O’HARA and her team have delivered beautiful spaces to many homeowners. And when it came to transforming her personal bathroom into a spa-like oasis, she asked colleague Tatum Madden to lead the design. “Working with Tatum was easy because she is so poised and particular,” says O’Hara.
In this project, functionality was addressed by expanding the shower and reorienting the tub and vanity. A restorative sense of calm is achieved through materiality, including Cambria quartz surfaces throughout—a 1cm application for the shower and a chunkier vanity top. “We fell in love,” says Madden of the Everleigh Warm quartz design. “It has that warmth we were looking for; it has subtle veining; it isn’t too loud.”
How does it feel to lead O’Hara Interiors?
Leading O’Hara Interiors feels personal. I grew up alongside the firm, and it is my family. My mother built this business through pure standards: taste, relationships, and a deep respect for the craft.
What were your goals for the project?
I wanted clean lines and strong materials, with a lot of visual quiet. I wanted the room to feel warm and spa-like without leaning on textiles or busy finishes.
What most needed to change?
The old bathroom had a built-in whirlpool tub that was awkward to get in and out of. It took up an absurd amount of space, leaving only enough room for a small shower. That completely killed the idea of the bathroom feeling restorative.
Why choose Cambria over other materials?
I wanted an elevated material that could also perform. I wanted the surfaces to stay crisp and beautiful without feeling fragile.
What drew you to this design?
Everleigh Warm hit the exact tone I wanted: warm, grounded, and tailored. When I was looking at slabs, I felt like Goldilocks. Marble ran too cool. Quartzite leaned too pink. I wanted warmth that still read sophisticated and neutral. I loved installing the Cambria vertically. The design pattern gives the shower a sculptural feeling.
Tell us about your beautiful pup. My yellow lab, Finn, lives like he owns the place (he basically does). So, I planned the shower with him in mind.
AT THE VANITY, INTEGRATED SINKS IN CAMBRIA EVERLEIGH WARM CONTRIBUTE TO A SENSE OF CONTINUITY IN THE OVERALL DESIGN.
What is the O’Hara Interiors approach to projects?
We care about the big picture and the tiny details, because they both matter. A space can look beautiful and still be frustrating to live in. We design around real routines. And then we obsess over proportion and material choices, because that is what makes a room feel finished.
Anything else to share about this process?
This renovation improved my life more than I expected. It feels good every day. When I think of luxury, I think of spaces that support you—where you walk in and your body relaxes.
MATERIAL MATTERS Extending Cambria from the shower bench to the ceiling shows off the movementrich tone-on-tone veining of gray and honey hues. MORE PROJECT IMAGES AND DESIGNER PERSPECTIVE AWAIT IN OUR DIGITAL ISSUE. CambriaUSA.com/Exclusive
Designer ALBERTO VILLALOBOS says this New York City apartment hadn’t been renovated in over 50 years. He faced the dual task of maximizing the space’s function while also styling it as a backdrop for his client’s art collection. That is why he was eager to use materials like Cambria’s Black Rock design, with its tone-on-tone pattern. It’s on the waterfall countertop and window sills behind a window seat. “It wasn’t going to be calling attention,” he says, “but at the same time, it was going to be something nice to experience without competing.” He warns against the conventional wisdom that dark colors are to be avoided in smaller spaces—instead use them judiciously to help you accentuate and delineate and make something pop.
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Insights on the top trends taking shape in interior design from Cambria’s Head of Design SUMMER KATH .
The most livable interiors don’t only appeal to the eye, they resonate with the brain and body. Our nervous systems subconsciously respond to subtle details of our surroundings. And true luxury resides in choosing design elements that align with how our brains process balance, comfort, and ease. Seemingly small but intentional choices like a harmonious flow of quartz surface material, rounded edge profiles, and warmer color palettes can shift a room from merely functional to emotionally supportive. I’m seeing organic shapes and sculptural elements across the design industry that support this trend. And I’ve eliminated visual noise in my own kitchen with design details that make the space feel so good. I invite you to read my full story about creating a home that feels as good as it looks at CambriaUSA.com/Insider
WHEN ALL OF THE THOUGHTFUL DETAILS OF SHAPE, COLOR, FINISH, AND MATERIAL ALIGN, SPACES DON’T JUST LOOK BEAUTIFUL, THEY SUPPORT HOW WE LIVE, FEEL, AND CONNECT.
Cascading oval drops of alabaster on fixtures like this filter light for a calming effect.
HOW EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS ARE TRANSFORMING FAMILY LEGACIES FOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.
By ANGELA JOHNSON
TRUE PURPOSE OFTEN ISN’T FOUND IN WHAT WE ACHIEVE FOR OURSELVES BUT RATHER IN THE OPPORTUNITIES WE CREATE FOR OTHERS. This became clear to Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney, a National Guard fighter pilot, on a flight home from his second tour of duty in Iraq in 2006. He realized that while we honor the fallen, we must also help their families move forward. And education is one of the surest ways to provide a foundation for the future.
Rooney founded Folds of Honor, a nonprofit dedicated to providing education scholarships to families of fallen or disabled military and first responders. Its purpose is rooted in a belief that education is a bridge from sacrifice to hope. Since 2007, that purpose has led to nearly 73,000 educational scholarships awarded to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled service members and first responders.
Alec Robinson, a Marine Corps veteran from Minnesota, joined the Folds of Honor mission because it supports families. He says, “When a wife, husband, or child loses their north star, motivation and purpose can also be lost. It can be hard for them to move forward.” Education opportunities granted by Folds of Honor help families overcome barriers and restore purpose. Recipients can choose a path forward that honors their loved one.
The impact can be generational. Robinson recalls a Gold Star wife who went back to school with a Folds of Honor scholarship after her husband was killed in action overseas. Now, her daughter is also a Folds of Honor scholarship recipient.
Dave Biron, an Army veteran and Senior Vice President of
Operations for Cambria, appreciates the efforts of Folds of Honor. He says, “Helping families with education and empowering them with opportunities for flourishing is a great thing that unites people and supports those who have given so much in service of our freedom.”
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Learn more about providing life-changing scholarships to families of America’s fallen or disabled military and first responders.
Cambria values the virtues that undergird all that is American made and understands that those virtues are exemplified through the dedication of the men and women who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. In recognition of employees who serve or have served, Cambria launched Operation Hats Off to Our Military. Cambria employees who are members of U.S. Armed Forces receive a custom Cambria hat that includes a U.S. military branch-specific patch and highlights their years of service. Those employees’ names and photographs are also on display on a Military Wall of Honor at the company’s Slab Manufacturing Facility in Le Sueur, Minnesota.
A house known for its storied elements gets an update that honors its heritage.
I WANTED A WARM, LIGHT, HAPPY WHITE AND DURABILITY FOR THE COUNTERTOPS. CAMBRIA WHITEHALL CHECKS ALL THE BOXES.
Noz Nozawa, Designer
PROJECT PARTNERS
Architect:
Atelier MA Design, General Contractor: Cook Construction, Fabricator: Constructa
When designer Noz Nozawa worked with a couple on their San Francisco condo, the palette was mainly black, white, and gray. Several years later, now with three young children and a recently purchased house, they tapped Nozawa again with a new wish list: familyfriendly spaces and color.
The 1930s Rousseau storybook house was designed by architect Oliver Rousseau, whose famed Bay Area homes are known for enchanting flourishes like arched doorways and oversized windows. A renovation expanded it to four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. “I hoped to create a design for this house that told the family’s story but also captured the story of the original architecture,” says Nozawa. She dubbed
it “retro nouveau”—a modern aesthetic layered with pattern and vintage-style touches.
A nearby park inspired verdant hues and lots of natural wood. The kitchen has vivid, playful greens. Pop stars include the powder-coated BlueStar refrigerator and range, cabinets with a custom wash, and a terrazzo checkerboard floor. Neutral tile and white Cambria natural quartz countertops balance out the aesthetic. Nozawa chose Cambria’s Whitehall quartz design. “I like the soft, warm undertone and the speckle of gray, which feels retro but in a contemporary material,” she says. “The couple enjoy cooking together, and I didn’t want anything that would reveal stains—it’s forgiving. And it’s cool that it’s made in the Midwest, it’s always great to buy American.”
The luminous Cambria on the kitchen countertops makes the green cabinets seem even more vibrant.
For a relaxed vibe in the living room, designer Nozawa chose natural tones for the sofa and armchairs and arranged them in a circle—perfect for family time.
Nozawa tied the kitchen and dining room together with rounded corners on the island and the dining table, greenstriped upholstery on the whimsical Henning Kjærnulf chairs, and reeded woodwork on the island and wet bar. When the client wondered if reeding was too trendy, recalls Nozawa, “I was like, if you love it, it’s a good design!” She arranged sculptural tiles by ceramic artist Linda Fahey on the bar’s backsplash and sprinkled a few doughnut-shaped tiles onto the kitchen backsplash as well.
SALT LAKE ™*
*Gensler product design consultant
The guest bathroom’s brushed brass mirrors, sleek basins, and Cambria quartz vanity top have old-meets-new appeal, just like the rest of the home.
Full of natural light, the living room invites lounging with a chaise sofa in performance chenille and 1970s Italian Space Age chairs. An inset bookcase, original to the house, lends a cozy touch, while the sofa’s moss hue shows that botanical tones can be just as magical as bold greens.
Downstairs, a guest suite bathroom delivers refreshed classic style with hunter green beadboard, concrete basins, and mini globe sconces. Nozawa went with Cambria’s Salt Lake design for the vanity top. “It looks as lovely as [the Cambria] in the kitchen, and the continuity contributes to the effortless flow of the house,” she says. The overall redesign marks a new chapter for a legendary residence and the family who calls it home.
THEY
Balance one or two heritage silhouettes with clean-lined furnishings and contemporary materials so your space feels curated and current.
An expansive residence balances modernity with an inviting sense of warmth.
BRASS ACCENTS PROVIDE A WARMTH THAT COMPLEMENTS THE WHITE OAK CABINETRY AND WATERFALL ISLAND MADE WITH CAMBRIA’S IRONSBRIDGE DESIGN.
PARTNERS
Builder: New Tradition Homes, Architect: Building Graphics
Architecture, Fabricator: InStyle
Just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, designer Susan Hill worked with a couple on a new build house, but they barely had to move since they bought the lot next door. While they stayed physically close, they traveled far outside their style comfort zone. “They came from a very traditional space,” Hill says. “The wife asked for a house that was light and airy, and the husband only asked that it not feel cold.” Hill, who owns an eponymous design firm in Charlotte, leaned into clean lines and lots of white but also texture and wood so the house felt warm and inviting.
In the kitchen, Hill started with the cabinet design and layout to ensure that the space worked for entertaining as well as when it was just the couple
at home. Once she’d decided on white oak for the cabinetry, using Cambria’s Ironsbridge quartz design was an easy decision. “Cambria is probably my go-to because it’s such a high quality product,” Hill says. “And Ironsbridge works with a lot of different colors. It’s warm, but it’s not really gray and it’s not really brown; it’s a nice neutral that works with a lot of different aesthetics.”
The quartz stone backdrop rises uninterrupted from counter to ceiling with open shelves and sconces symmetrically placed on either side of the range hood. “I didn’t want that space to feel cluttered,” Hill explains. “As much as I love tile, it just didn’t work with this design concept of light, airy, and modern.” In the nearby butlery, Hill did use tile for a smaller
The butlery has glossy peacock blue cabinets and a Cambria White Cliff countertop. Warm metals from the kitchen are reprised here in the hardware and tile.
Riveted wallpaper adds interest to the powder room while staying true to the design brief of modern and uncluttered spaces. The vanity, topped by Cambria Delgatie, was custom designed by Susan Hill and created by Mint Hill Cabinets.
backsplash, and then complemented the peacock-blue painted cabinets with Cambria’s White Cliff design for the countertops.
Because the homeowner’s previous house was chock-a-block with family photos, art, and accessories, the wife asked that the new home’s design include only a minimum of artwork. To keep the house from having too many bare white walls, Hill used textured wallpaper in powder rooms and bedrooms, and added softening custom-made drapes throughout. “We used art sparingly, but I did use a lot of mirrors,” she says. “In their primary bedroom, we put mirrors behind the table lamps that are on the nightstands and those mirrors are huge.” It’s an effective trick that bounces light and adds interest to the walls, while emphasizing the spaciousness of the room.
The light fixtures that Hill chose also add decorative flair throughout the house, while still feeling open and not overly ornate. “I made sure that we had a nice mix of fixtures,” she says. “And that there was a juxtaposition between masculine and feminine elements.” That interplay
In the primary bedroom, grasscloth wall covering sets the stage for a custom-made bed and oversized mirrors take the place of artwork.
of straight lines with curved and rounded shapes also works in the furnishings Hill chose. The couple didn’t bring anything from their previous home, so in each space, Hill was able to add softening textures, curved lines, and plush seating to the contemporary rooms.
The resulting house is a space where the couple can relax when it’s just the two of them or entertain a houseful of guests. As requested, it’s airy and light but still warm and cocooning— that perfect mix that results in a perfect house.
Amplify a restrained color palette with textiles, wall coverings, furnishings, and finishes along with geometric forms to add depth and visual interest.
Coastal regency-inspired details create a sophisticated Florida home that enchants.
By LAURA HINE |
by JENNA PEFFLEY
Outside of a child’s room, it isn’t often that pirates are an inspiration for a home’s décor.
Heather French, co-founder of French & French Interiors, decided to take on a project in the Snell Isle neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida, when the couple, who had recently bought the house, surprised her with that reference. “The clients found us through Instagram,” French says, noting
that her firm is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but takes on projects nationwide. “They really wanted that pirate ship, old Florida vibe, but in a sophisticated, not thematic way.”
To French, that directive meant adding tons of personality to the existing builder-grade, white box rooms that she describes as a “blank slate.” Checkerboard tile floors established the old-world feel the clients requested and provided a backdrop for the richer tones and bold florals that French layered in each room.
Evoking a vintage feel, the dining chairs are covered in a chartreuse performance velvet.
For the living and dining space, which opens to the kitchen, French used a Morris & Co. patterned fabric for the drapes. With that fabric as her keystone, she painted millwork a forest green and repeated a goldenrod yellow on the dining chairs, sofa, and stools. French complemented the kitchen’s white oak cabinetry with Cambria’s Brittanicca Gold Warm design. She chose this quartz design for its golden veins of color and used it on both the counters and a dramatic backsplash. “It’s such a beautiful gold and it’s also a sophisticated pattern,” she says. “I’ve used it in a few homes we’ve designed, including my mom’s.”
To create a cohesive feel in the multifunctional space, French wallpapered the ceiling with a pattern that has a subtle floral design weaving through the monochromatic scheme. “When you’re adding layers and personality to a home, remembering the ceiling is really important,” French says. “I love how that yellow paper cozies up and pulls together the kitchen, dining, and living areas really nicely.”
One of French’s design principles is to present clients with a cohesive plan for the entire project. “I think our clients trust us because they can see the whole vision,” she says. “It’s how we get our clients across the finish line in a more exciting way.” That excitement is evident in the primary bedroom and library, where colors carry
WHEN YOU’RE ADDING LAYERS AND PERSONALITY TO A HOME , REMEMBERING THE CEILING IS REALLY IMPORTANT .
The green inserts on the cabinet faces are made by reverse painting the back of the glass, which gives it the appearance of a high lacquer finish with the reflective qualities of glass.
IMMERSIVE ELEGANCE
In the library, a botanical grasscloth wall covering and extensive new millwork make this room a timeless getaway.
PATTERN PLAY
The soft blue painted millwork and ceiling change the mood in the primary bedroom, where a mix of patterns and solids keeps the room from being too sleepy.
through from the main living space—creating a nice flow and continuity—but with tweaks that give each room its own feel.
In the library, a dramatic coffered ceiling and built-in bookshelves are painted the same forest green as the millwork in the kitchen. A grasscloth mural wallpaper by Pierre Frey is framed by the shelves behind a small sofa and then continues around the room. The elevation of the dark green to a starring role creates a cozy feel in the library.
The primary bedroom bumps a celestial blue to dominance with French again paying attention to the ceiling by painting it and the surrounding millwork in the blue hue. The forest green steps back in as an
element in the wallpaper and fabric—two botanicals that are a fabulous, if unexpected, combination. “It’s an unusual palette, in an unusual combination of patterns,” French says. “Sometimes as a designer, you just know what works and how to break the rules. There was something about the overlap of those patterns that worked really well.”
When asked to point out if there are any Jolly Rogers or treasure chests incorporated into the home’s design, French laughs and admits that there aren’t any of those clichéd elements. Instead, she created a house filled with layers of wood, stone, and fabric that evokes Old Florida but is far too sophisticated for Blackbeard and his ilk.
PROJECT PARTNERS
General Contractor: Humble and Kind Contractors, Fabricator: DreamStone Surfaces
THIS RESTORATIVE PALM SPRINGS RETREAT IS DEFINED BY MODERN ARCHITECTURE, ABUNDANT DAYLIGHT, AND COLLECTED-CALM INTERIORS.
By CARL DELATORE | Photography by PUBLIC 311
Bathed in natural sunlight, the home’s chef’s kitchen is a perfect spot for breakfast conversation or meal preparation around a waterfalledged Cambria Lakedale island.
THERE’S SOMETHING REFRESHING ABOUT A HOUSE THAT DOESN’T TRY TOO HARD. NESTLED IN THE HILLS ABOVE PALM SPRINGS, THIS CONTEMPORARY RESIDENCE PROVES THE POINT. At the edge of the city’s Tennis Club neighborhood, backed up against the San Jacinto Mountains, it’s the kind of place with a metaphorical demeanor that whispers rather than shouts.
The homeowners found their designer, Christopher Kennedy, through an internet search for someone with an intimate understanding of desert living. They live in Seattle, and this is their first vacation home together. She’s spent years in fashion; he’s in the packaging business.
Drawing on its surroundings, the home’s architectural vernacular is forthright and modern: airy volumes, white walls, and clean lines. It’s a
BEAUTY IN SIMPLICITY
Integrated custom cabinetry is paired with white marbled quartz countertops and backsplash. Warm tan and cool gray veins flow throughout this quartz design.
graciously scaled, newly built home that feels entirely at home in its environs. You can imagine Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, or Elvis Presley might have decamped here, away from the klieg lights of 20th-century Hollywood backlots.
Few first-time desert homeowners appreciate how intense the Palm Springs sun can be, so incorporating shade into the architectural plan was a paramount consideration from the start. To meet the task, deep overhangs provide a respite throughout—yet the interiors are anything but
dark, with lighting streaming through frosted skylights in the kitchen and illuminating meal prep on an expansive Cambria natural quartz island. In the home’s public spaces, Kennedy opted for restraint, with clean-lined silhouettes that meld effortlessly, creating a backdrop for lively entertaining. To reinforce this reserve, Kennedy employed a neutral palette of off-whites, creams, taupe, honeyed brown, and black. And in a nod to his clients’ sartorial sensibilities, fashion details appear throughout: Chanel-inspired tweed pillows, striped
Mature palm trees nestle between the home’s angular architecture while streamlined seating invites poolside relaxation.
DESERT OASIS
A wraparound headboard cradles the homeowners in comfort while a separate seating area is perfect for morning coffee.
Walls entirely clad in maintenance-free, easyto-clean Cambria Gladstone are illuminated by minimalist sconces and inpouring natural light.
THE SPACE IS SPA-LIKE IN THE TRUEST SENSE OF THE WORD—CALMING, LUXURIOUS, MAYBE SLIGHTLY INDULGENT.
stools at the kitchen island that echo men’s suiting, and the chunky chenille on the bedroom settee.
Yet restraint has its limits. For juxtaposition, one guest room is sheathed in shades of denim blue; the bedding, drapes, and wallpaper are in variations of dusty, restful tones. Another bedroom sprouts fullleaf in verdant shades, evoking the television green rooms of Los Angeles, a mere 100 miles to the west.
The primary bedroom uses deeper shades— taupes and browns—set against the softer chromes used in the rest of the house. To provide homeowners with a supremely restful night’s sleep, Kennedy designed a custom wraparound headboard nestled below two horizontal windows.
The adjoining primary bathroom showcases bookmatched Cambria. It’s spa-like in the truest sense of the word—calming, luxurious, maybe slightly indulgent. The Cambria adds a sinuous, naturalistic note; the other decorative details recede, allowing the rich veining to be the focus. Collectively, the architecture, décor, and luxurious swimming pool create a perfect getaway from Seattle winters. It’s where a white modernist space, inflected with texture and art from local galleries, embodies the temperance and sophistication of “quiet luxury”—less an architectural statement, more a place you want to come home to.
Christopher Kennedy, Designer
PROJECT PARTNERS
Builder: Temple Development, Architect: RFT Design, Fabricator: Nature Stone
// Designer Betsy Wentz is known for bringing main character energy into living spaces. But when previous clients asked her to steer the design of their new vacation home in the Pennsylvania mountains, they already had a heroine in mind.
A huge Mersuka Dopazo abstract painting would anchor the home’s design, with the rest of their extensive art collection playing a major role. They wanted something sophisticated yet family friendly, designed for play and open windows and relaxation. And they wanted a mural—or several. Wentz had breathed life and personality into their historic Pittsburgh residence, and they fully entrusted her with guiding this project, too.
Everyone would spread out in the 4,000-square-foot Betsy Wentz Interior Design studio for hours, laying out samples and paint chips and discussing their preferences. Developing collaborative moodboards is creative and fun, but it’s work—considering how color, pattern, and the family’s collected
THERE’S A JE NE SAIS QUOI, THAT FEELING WHEN YOU HAVE IT RIGHT, THE BALANCE OF COLOR AND TEXTURE AND DRAMA. “
pieces could layer up into the perfect balance of bold, bespoke character and livability. It’s an essential part of a home design process that Wentz likens to going to the gym.
“Color is a dangerous thing, and it takes practice. We push the limit but also keep it in check so it looks sophisticated and not like a circus,” says Wentz. “You’re pushing clients a little bit, daring them to do a few things that they’re a little bit afraid of but also excited about.”
At the main entrance of the home, visitors are greeted by a cool lilypad mural, with an immediate view of the Dopazo in the main living space. It’s situated on a freestanding floating wall with a heavily textured, deep blue Phillip Jeffries wallpaper. It creates instant drama and visual separation between the living and dining rooms. Floor-to-ceiling, clerestory-style windows flank both sides of those spaces, bringing in abundant natural
Bold wallpaper on the powder room walls and ceiling is perfect for a room Wentz says they wanted to be “crazy fun.”
The primary bathroom promotes long soaks with a great view
light and seasonality. The opposite side of the blue wall is, then, the only spot to hang a television. Wentz’s team designed freestanding pedestals that are placed along the walls of windows, with sculptures that are museum puttied down to guard against mishaps from the family’s younger— and furrier—members.
The kitchen is sleek with Cambria Inverness Everleigh countertops that bookend a large island in symmetrical waterfalls. The quartz surface also flows up a generous backsplash behind the cooktop. These design decisions were intentional in terms of looks and practicality. Cambria quartz surfaces are easy to clean, standing up to simmering spaghetti and pool water splashes alike.
In the primary bathroom, an extra-thick vanity top made of Cambria’s Minnesota Snow design creates drama on midcentury-ish base cabinets that appear to float. A vintage rug, rounded Arteriors Home lighting, and greenery play off the
EVER GREEN
Showstopping color choices, like Benjamin Moore’s Martha’s Vineyard on the walls and ceiling of this bedroom, become surprisingly neutral, pulling art and accent pieces together.
stunning mountain view over a Kallista soaking tub. It’s also fun to note that the entire house was arranged to underscore the vista just outside.
Pattern play in the lower level is enlivened by a bold quartz design that has striking waves of cobalt and gray across the countertops and backsplash of the basement bar. “That became a showpiece and a destination,” says Wentz. The bar is balanced by a huge mural in blues and yellows along with patterned soft seating on the opposite side of the room. A wood dining table,
clear light fixtures, and metallic accents create subtle moments in between.
The design and detail options possible with Cambria are a major selling point to Wentz, who deploys alternative slab thicknesses, edge profiles, finishes, or less-traditional uses of stone to add visual interest to her rooms. “It’s not cookie-cutter,” she says. “If everything is just that three-quarter inch with a beveled edge, it’s kind of boring. It’s so important to have all the choices that we do with quartz.”
The homeowners fell in love with Cambria’s Inverness Bristol Bay with its delicate debossed veins that add subtle texture to the design’s stormy blue waves. Intentional pattern pairings complement while not overpowering the space.
EVERYTHING PESTO CHEESE AND EGG TARTS
Embrace a slower pace at sunrise in your kitchen or on vacation.
FROM POINT GRACE TO QUEEN CITY, RESORTS AND PRIVATE CLUBS WELCOME GUESTS WHO VALUE HIGH DESIGN, CULINARY EXCELLENCE, AND EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALITY.
By ANGELA JOHNSON |
AT THE SUN-DRENCHED TIP OF GRACE BAY, WHERE THE CRYSTALLINE HORIZON OF TURKS AND CAICOS MEETS THE SHORE, Point Grace Resort has long stood as a beacon of Caribbean elegance. Yet, even the most storied boutique landmarks require a thoughtful evolution to harmonize with modern travelers’ sensibilities. Enter acclaimed interior designer Young Huh, who led a transformation of the resort’s interiors, blending Victorian influence with a spirited, contemporary whimsy.
“We began by closely studying the resort’s existing heritage details,” says Huh. “The goal was to brighten and modernize the spaces while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.”
Huh embraced color and light to create environments that are warm and elevated and that reflect the resort’s surroundings.
A crown jewel of the transformation is undoubtedly the bar at Grace’s Cottage, a French-Caribbean restaurant nestled in a lush garden. Huh says, “Grace’s Cottage was originally dark and cozy. While we wanted to preserve that intimate warmth, we also aimed to introduce a sense of lightness and brightness.” The restaurant’s bar top features Cambria’s Brittanicca design—a choice Huh made for its creamy marbled background and organic veining movement. It adds depth while balancing the beautifully bold glass-tile mosaic wall behind the bar. The result is a sophisticated interplay of texture and light that maintains the cottage’s legendary charm while feeling decidedly fresh.
This coastal inspiration extends into the guest suites, where Huh selected Cambria surfaces that feature deep blue veining—a subtle nod to the heart-stopping turquoise waters just steps away. While the aesthetic is ethereal, the choice was equally rooted
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in the demands of luxury hospitality. The nonporous, stain-resistant nature of quartz supports hygiene in high-traffic areas and requires no sealing, ensuring the beauty of the guest experience is never compromised by the wear of island life.
For Huh, the project was about the lifestyle of Point Grace. Whether she is enjoying the signature Steak Frites at Grace’s Cottage or walking the pristine sands of the bay, the resort remains a sanctuary of boutique luxury. Through this lens, Point Grace Resort has successfully navigated the delicate balance of honoring its history while embracing a bright future.
For discerning travelers, members-only Delta Sky Clubs represent the ultimate destination between destinations, serving premium cocktails and fresh cuisine. The newest Club inside Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with bespoke Neoclassic design and sweeping mezzanine views, is an ultimate pre-flight sanctuary. Delta Million Miler Eric Curry says, the Clubs are a “versatile home base and welcoming spot to recharge.”
Breakfast boards, a playful evolution on charcuterie-style self-serve, can feed a crowd with elegance and ease.
GRILLED CHEESE
Adapted from Flavor Smile
INGREDIENTS
For the blackberry balsamic jam:
2 c. fresh blackberries, or thawed from frozen
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
6 Tbsp. granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Pinch of kosher salt
For the grilled cheese:
10.5 oz. double-cream Brie cheese, sliced about ½-inch thick
1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped
8 slices sourdough bread, or any crusty bread of choice
Watercress or arugula
Butter, for spreading on bread
DIRECTIONS
For the blackberry balsamic jam:
Place the blackberries in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the balsamic vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, and pinch of salt. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. As it heats, the berries will begin to release their juices—use a fork to gently mash some of the berries, but leave a few whole berries for texture. Allow it to simmer gently for 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jam thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Once thickened, remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
For the grilled cheese:
Slice the Brie into ½-inch-thick slabs and cut your sourdough into eight even slices. Spread a generous amount of butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place four slices of bread, buttered-side down, onto a warm skillet over medium heat. Top each with sliced Brie, ensuring even coverage. Place the watercress or arugula on top of the cheese and sprinkle chopped thyme on top. Spread a
generous spoonful of the cooled blackberry balsamic jam on the remaining slices of bread (on the unbuttered side), then place them jam-side down on top of the other slices, forming a sandwich. Allow the first side to toast for about 3–4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula. Flip each sandwich carefully and continue to toast until the bread is golden and crisp and the Brie has melted—about 3 minutes.
Adapted from The Foul-Mouth Gourmet
INGREDIENTS
1 sheet puff pastry
1 c. basil pesto, homemade or store bought
1 c. shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
5 large eggs
1 Tbsp. everything bagel seasoning
Fresh chives, basil, and additional pesto
DIRECTIONS
Thaw the puff pastry according to package directions. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment. Gently roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick. Using a sharp knife, slice the pastry into four rectangles. Prick the bottom of each rectangle with a fork several times and set them onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread pesto in the center of each tart, leaving about ½-inch border. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top. Fold the edges of the tart over to create the barrier. Set the pastries in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up. Remove the pan from the freezer and gently push the cheese aside to make a shallow well in the center. Crack four eggs, one into each well—
careful not to break the yolk. Lightly whisk the last egg and brush the edges of each tart. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the egg whites are just set. Garnish with fresh herbs and additional pesto. Serve immediately.
Adapted from Garden in the Kitchen
INGREDIENTS
6 large eggs
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1 c. gluten-free flour
1 c. milk
1 c. shredded cheese, cheddar or mozzarella
½ c. feta cheese
2 c. spinach, chopped
6 slices of bacon
Fresh vine tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Add olive oil to the cast iron skillet, place it in the oven, and preheat the oven to 425°F. In a medium bowl whisk eggs, flour, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach. Add egg mixture to the hot skillet. Bake 13–15 minutes at 425°F. Cook bacon on stove top or air fryer. When the dutch pancake is nice and puffy, add in shredded cheese and top with vine tomatoes. Return the pancake to the oven and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Top with bacon bits and feta cheese. Serve by itself or with maple syrup or hot honey.
THE HOMEY COMFORT OF BREAKFAST FOR DINNER FEELS NOSTALGIC YET LUXURIOUS. AND A GENEROUSLY STYLED BREAKFAST BOARD OFFERS A NATURAL INVITATION TO LINGER AROUND A KITCHEN ISLAND FOR UNHURRIED CONVERSATION.
Inspired by the enduring charcuterie trend, this morningforward spin layers fruits, breads, and toppings with a sense of abundance. Think berries and citrus alongside bagels, seeded toasts, and crisp waffles, all ready to be piled high with jams, soft cheeses, lox, and even premium tinned fish. Add a few warm sides that can be sliced and shared. A balsamic blackberry grilled cheese made with sourdough, double-cream Brie, thyme, and blackberry balsamic jam is indulgent and unexpected. Handheld pesto, cheese, and egg tarts are irresistible and easy to eat. And for a showstopper moment that’s actually simple to make, serve a puffed and dramatic Dutch baby pancake. Ours is a savory version studded with spinach, melted cheese, tomatoes, bacon, and feta. Serve it with hot honey or maple syrup on the side. Round out your breakfast board with an avocado toast station. Sliced avocados paired with flaky sea salt, chili oil, lemon zest, herbs, and soft eggs invite guests to experiment and customize. The result is a gathering that feels effortless yet elevated, proving that breakfast anytime is always in style.
By ANGELA JOHNSON
Photography by STEVE HENKE
Globally, tea is the second most consumed beverage after water. And while many Americans still start their mornings and extend their evenings with coffee, tea drinking is gaining popularity. Healthconscious epicures enjoy a calmer energy from black and green teas along with the heart-protective and brain-boosting benefits of its plant-derived antioxidants.
Among tea varieties, matcha is definitely having a moment. Unlike tea leaves that are steeped in boiling water through bags or infusers, matcha is a finely ground green tea that is whisked directly with hot (not boiling) water. Its taste is as vegetal as it looks. But that’s no drawback for those who crave its benefits and an emotional connection to its ceremonial history.
Not only is tea simple to make, requiring no expensive equipment, the process of preparation can be as soothing as sipping the drink itself. For summer, we’re adding ice and milk for tea lattes that are cool, creamy, and refreshing.
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INTO YOUR DAY.
catches the eye when swirls of tea and milk turn a simple beverage into an artful composition.
Adapted from cookthistoday.com Makes 1 drink
INGREDIENTS
1 tsp. ceremonial grade matcha powder
1 Tbsp. warm water (not boiling)
¾ c. oat milk or your milk of choice
1–2 tsp. honey or maple syrup (optional) Ice cubes
DIRECTIONS
Sift matcha powder into a small bowl to remove clumps. Add warm water and whisk vigorously in an “M” motion until frothy. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the whisked matcha. Add your milk of choice and sweetener if desired. Stir gently and enjoy.
Editor’s tip: For a twist, try lavender syrup or a shot of cold brew.
MATCHA LATTE
Adapted from To Do Meals Makes 1 drink
INGREDIENTS
1 to 2 tsp. matcha powder, sifted
2 Tbsp. hot water (175°F)
¾ c. milk of choice
1–2 tsp. sweetener (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Sift matcha powder into a bowl or mug. Whisk with hot water until frothy and smooth. Warm milk of choice and pour into matcha mixture. Froth again and add sweetener if desired. Serve hot or over ice.
LAVENDER EARL GREY TEA LATTE (“LONDON FOG”)
Adapted from Sift & Simmer
Makes 1 drink
INGREDIENTS
2 Earl Grey tea bags
¼ c. boiling water
½ c. whole milk
¼ tsp. vanilla extract
1–2 Tbsp. lavender syrup, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Add Earl Grey tea bags to a heat-safe mug. Pour in ¼ cup of hot water and let it steep for 3–5 minutes. Let the tea cool or chill in the fridge. Pour the chilled tea into a tall glass and add in lavender syrup (to taste), vanilla extract, ice cubes, and top off with milk.
Adapted from Sift & Simmer Makes 1 drink
INGREDIENTS
½ c. fresh mango, finely diced into small pieces
1–2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, or to taste
½ c. milk of choice
¼ c. hot water (175°F)
1–2 tsp. hojicha powder, sifted Ice
DIRECTIONS
Add diced mango to a serving glass. Sprinkle sugar (if using) over the mango, stir and let it sit for five minutes. Add ice to the glass and pour the milk over the ice. In a small bowl, add the hojicha powder and pour in the hot water. Use a whisk or electric frother until the hojicha is incorporated and becomes frothy. Carefully pour the hojicha over top of the milk. Stir and enjoy immediately.
HIBISCUS TEA
Adapted from frreshdrinks.com Makes 3 servings
INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp. dried hibiscus flowers
4 c. water
2–3 tsp. honey or sweetener (optional) Lemon slices, for garnish Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Bring four cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add dried hibiscus flowers. Cover and steep for 5–10 minutes. Strain the flowers and pour the tea into a pitcher. Add honey or sweetener if desired. Serve hot or chilled over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.
Editor’s tip: Steep tea longer for stronger flavor or shorter for milder taste.
BLISS IS IN THE WHISK
FROTHING YOUR MATCHA WITH A BAMBOO WHISK CALLED A CHASEN, WITH ITS MANY FINE FLEXIBLE TINES, CREATES A SMOOTH MICRO-FOAM TEXTURE THAT IS HARD TO REPLICATE WITH A METAL WHISK. IT’S QUIETER TOO.
Unlike green, black, oolong, white, and matcha, which are considered “true teas” since they all come from the Camellia Sinensis plant, herbal teas are derived from various other plants, many of which are said to aid with things like relaxation, digestion, and even heart health. Herbal teas are also caffeine free for those who prefer to cozy up without amping up.
By steeping botanicals like lemon verbena or chamomile at gentle temperatures, you unlock essential oils and ancient medicinal benefits. Herbal teas aren’t just a caffeine-free alternative; they are a deliberate pause, your daily moment of calm.
A tonal kitchen designed to defy clutter makes way for bolder gestures elsewhere in this home.
By PAUL HAGEN | Photography by ALEX LUKEY
In 2014, Michaela Burns of Michaela Burns Interiors moved into a home reminiscent of the iconic Georgian Colonial depicted in the film Home Alone. Despite its charm, prior years of insufficient care spelled an end to Burns’ hopes of whipping the house into shape through incremental upgrades. However, it wasn’t until 2020 that she finally found time to discuss plans about moving forward with a new build. Burns worked closely with her architect throughout the process to ensure their designs connected fluidly. She also saw an opportunity to work with her friends at studio Designström, who helped visualize the adjacent spaces of kitchen, pantry, and coffee bar. “The kitchen was going to be very neutral,” says Burns. “I knew that the other two [adjoining] areas were going to be opportunities for me to play out other themes.” So she largely kept color out of the kitchen—reinforcing the tempered palette with choices such as white oak cabinetry around the perimeter and wall tile to the ceiling. Cambria’s Delgatie design, with its white-on-white marbling,
Even as a neutral palette unifies the design, a closer look reveals a variety of cabinetry and hardware selections.
WE ONLY SIT IN THE DINING ROOM A DOZEN TIMES A YEAR; SO I COULD AFFORD FOR THE DESIGN TO BE A BIT BUSIER IN THAT SPACE.
incorporates perfectly. Burns even used the quartz surface to panel the front of the range creating a design element that is also scratch and stain resistant.
A gray Cambria design would come into play in the more color-saturated pantry, where variations on green take the lead role. “I had to do the walls and the bookcase on the left-hand side a different color because I couldn’t get assurance from the cabinet maker that he was going to be able to do an exact match,” says Burns. This purposeful design decision results in an amazing color-blocking effect that is fully realized
with coordinating wall and window covering. The complementary soft gray Cambria Templeton pantry countertop adds an industrial feel that works well with the depth of color in the space and the unlacquered brass accents.
When it came to the dining room, Burns was less focused on streamlining. “I wanted the dining room to be interesting in its natural state,” says Burns. Thus, the room boasts impactful gestures including bold custom flooring, wood slat walls and ceiling, and a statement chandelier over a custom stone table.
EVERYDAY ELEGANCE
Burns wanted her dining room to look interesting even when the table isn’t set. A custom quartz tabletop adds luxury along with enduring performance.
I LOVE GREEN. IT’S BECOME THE NEW NAVY BLUE, WHICH WAS THE NEW GRAY.
MATCH GAME
Burns fell for the colorful wall covering before she knew there was a matching fabric for the window treatment. The combination delivers a high-style element to the workspace.
In the foyer, the design is a bit more spare though enlivened by more fun flooring and a juxtaposition of curves and angles in the architecture. “I could have painted the walls a color to add an extra element,” Burns says. “But I also knew, because this is my own house, that I needed room to grow. Even since we moved in two years ago, I’ve changed one of the wallpapers and added a lot of artwork.”
Did Burns feel additional design pressure knowing she would not only be living with the results but also
presenting them as a representation of her work? “I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t,” she admits. “But the pressure, more than anything, is on myself. I want to be happy with the end product.”
When asked for any piece of advice to homeowners hoping to achieve results they’ll love living in, she suggests, “Do everything you can to spend money where it’s going to be the most impactful. I’d say flooring and countertops are two of those things that I just wouldn’t skimp on—even more so than cabinetry.”
DESIGN DIRECTION
Concerned that curves at every room’s entrance could feel like Alice in Wonderland, Burns kept them largely on the home’s east/ west axis.
Grace Start, design lead at Jean Stoffer Design, expands on the process of freshening up this historic Michigan home for modern buyers without sacrificing character or small-town sensibility.
By MONIQUE KLEINHUIZEN | Photography by JOHN STOFFER
DESIGNER GRACE START LIVED IN THE SAME HOUSE HER ENTIRE CHILDHOOD—BUT HER MOM, DESIGN MOGUL JEAN STOFFER, WAS CONSTANTLY RENOVATING. Seeing that process unfold and having it be a part of everyday life shaped how Start approaches design as well as life with her own young family. When she and her husband, Ted, took on the full remodel of a century-old home in their former hometown of Zeeland,
Michigan, they wanted to create beauty and flow without letting go of the classic character of the home or the community that surrounds it.
There were some structural, plumbing, and electrical issues. And the home needed new insulation. They channeled most of their time and budget into practical improvements that’ll allow the home to function well for the next 100 years. They stacked new staircases under windows
VINTAGE CHARM
The Cambria-clad range alcove is a mix of beauty and function, creating drama while masking a utilitarian exhaust hood. Grease and smoke are whisked away, with ample elbow room on either side.
Color-drenched Novo wall moulding adds structure and vintage character to the dining room without sacrificing floor space.
Start made use of original arched doorways along with subdued paint colors to bring visual calm and flow between adjoining spaces.
and added airy, white woodwork to visually open up transitional spaces. And by rethinking an awkward secondary main-floor living room and disjointed side porch, they were able to carve out an entryway with a coat closet and powder room. They also relocated the kitchen and dining areas to the heart of the home, creating a larger, intentional gathering space.
“At Stoffer, we love kitchens. But the scale of this house is small, and the neighborhood is small. We needed to keep it appropriate,” Start says. Custom Stoffer Home base cabinetry in London Gray grounds the space, but there are no uppers. The subtle Cambria Annaleigh countertop design flows up the walls, around the range alcove, and across the island. “The stone was able to take on a whole role in anchoring the kitchen.”
The compact dining room is family friendly and separate enough to feel special, with adjacent island seating for larger groups or quick meals. Start added a touch of drama with a traditional chandelier and “picture frame” panels on the walls. “An applied moulding is a super accessible way to add a lot of dimension to a space,” she says.
The living room is filled with subdued color and natural light, but moody accents in the laundry room—like striking Benjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon cabinets and walls—contrast with a geometric tiled floor. From no-fuss, timeless basics to intentional splurges on tile and solid surfaces, the overall effect is elevated yet approachable. Start tends to eschew the design trends of the moment in favor of classic, trusted materials and capitalizing on what’s already there—especially in a historic home like this one. “A lot of being content in your home is realizing and being thankful for what you have. Not what you’re lacking, but what you have.”
IF YOU’RE RENOVATING AND WANT A CLASSIC FEEL, IT TAKES A LITTLE BIT OF FIGHT. YOU’VE GOT TO WORK FOR IT, PUSH FOR IT, OTHERWISE YOU’LL GO WITH LOWER-HANGING FRUIT.
Personalized interiors become a visual narrative, translating a homeowner’s history, values, and lived experiences into spaces that feel meaningful, enduring, and distinctly their own.
By PAUL HAGEN | Photography by SPACECRAFTING
BLUE PENCIL COLLECTIVE PRINCIPAL DESIGNERS KASEY JOHNSON AND REGAN NIX SAY A PROJECT LIKE THIS STARTS WITH A DISCOVERY CALL. “We’re not talking about style and architecture and colors,” Nix says. “It’s more, ‘How do you live your life? Tell us two personal things; tell us two professional things. Do you like to cook? Do you garden? Are you outdoorsy?’”
Then, the team puts together a set of keywords that they will refer to throughout the process to ensure consistency. However, these can evolve. “I think it started out as ‘granny chic,’” Johnson says. “It eventually became ‘love story,’ which was tied to not just like a color selected for the project, but also the love story of this couple.”
LAYERING IDEAS, STARTING WITH SMALL STEPS, THEN BUILDING FROM THERE—THAT’S WHAT ALLOWS US TO MAKE COMPLICATED AND INTRICATE DESIGNS FLAWLESSLY.
POINTS OF VIEW
The designers planned carefully to keep a sense of order even at intersections where one might see five rooms with six different wall coverings.
The gravity of the fireplace is balanced with softer touches like crushed pink velvet valances and hints of floral prints.
“The whole architectural style was colonial revivalist,” says Nix. “The keywords were traditional balanced with art deco, European balanced with ornate, and then classic design with gaudy details.”
Johnson believes a connection between a home’s interior and exterior should begin as one turns up the drive with landscape flowing into architecture which is then tied to the interiors. The duo wanted to do something special in the kitchen but knew it would require material with the right options in terms of color, thickness, and fabrication flexibility. “Cambria was a no-brainer,” Johnson says of the decision. “The MonTaaj design has such a creamy, soft finish. We knew we wanted something that had a softness element to it, even as a hard material.”
Other spaces in the home called for different Cambria designs. For a custom bath console, they
chose Abbey with its gray and gold veining. “This one needed more of that cool tone, since everything else was very warm,” Johnson says. “This bathroom in particular is very whimsical with the wallpaper and the tile work.”
Meanwhile a boys’ bathroom got charcoal gray Cambria Charlestown on the vanity. “The designs are just beautiful to choose from,” Johnson says. “It came down to what worked perfectly with the rest of the palette.”
Johnson notes that working with professionals doesn’t make the result any less the homeowner’s own. “If you have a team behind you,” she says, “we are working together with you, helping you design your house. So this isn’t our design. This is your design, and we’re the team that’s going to help you bring it to life.”
Designers can depend on Cambria’s durability to stand up to heavy wear— ensuring spaces like this boys’ bathroom stay looking newer for longer.
Designer Alberto Villalobos makes the most of this apartment in the New York City Flatiron District with several unexpected and delightful design choices.
By PAUL HAGEN | Photography by JOSHUA MCHUGH
VILLALOBOS’ CLIENT ASKED HIM TO TRANSFORM THIS APARTMENT LOCATED IN A CLASSIC BROWNSTONE IN NEW YORK CITY’S FLATIRON DISTRICT—a project that piqued his interest in honoring the building’s history even as he reinvented the flow of the apartment’s space. However, he was less interested in traditional ways to help compact spaces feel more expansive. “People immediately think ‘lighter colors’ or
‘smaller pieces of furniture’ or ‘you need to watch out for the size of the art,’” he says. “But, there are so many different ways to solve a problem.”
One space-maximizing solution was to place the dining area on the opposite end of the space from the kitchen— beyond the living room area. Though this sacrifices direct proximity to the kitchen (by a few steps), it creates space for a larger table and more elbow room for eating, working
EYES UP
To help the room’s windows better match the ceiling height, Villalobos placed Roman shades high to make the windows appear tall and slim.
The kitchen’s black-and-brass faucet fits the home’s design and pairs perfectly with the Cambria Black Rock countertops.
The rich wood and illuminated interior of the home bar became a focal point, lending the room additional masculinity and visual interest.
BECAUSE THE APARTMENT IS MEANT TO SHOWCASE ART, THE SURROUNDING MATERIALS NEED TO BE BEAUTIFUL TO CREATE THE PERFECT BACKGROUND.
and entertaining. “I built a long banquette that goes from wall to wall,” Villalobos notes, “centering the windows, creating a focal point, as well.” In doing so, Villalobos not only halved the number of chairs necessary to serve the table but also saved the space they would have needed for shifting back and forth. This reclaimed square footage allows room for a larger sofa and a freestanding bar.
Villalobos was also unafraid to mix an unexpectedly soft color into the space’s palette. “It was one of those things that you didn’t know was going to happen,” he says. “When I curated the art, I found pieces that had blush tones which worked well with all of the olive tones that we were doing for the sofa, the rug, and an Eames Chair he had in deep chocolate brown.” Villalobos was initially concerned his client might think the shade too pink but when he saw it, he loved the way everything worked together. “There’s that bit of juxtaposition of the masculine and feminine,” says Villalobos.
Throughout the process, Villalobos remained cognizant that the space would need to play multiple roles. “In an apartment, your dining table ends up also being another desk or somewhere you are playing cards. Do you have friends coming over? You’re also having drinks there,” he says. “So this whole room becomes, in a way, like a family room, because that’s how we live here.” And because these kitchen, dining, and living spaces overlap, it was important to Villalobos that any surface material he incorporated into the project be up to the standard of the rest of the décor. “Cambria was part of the conversation because of both quality and the variety that you can find within the brand,” he says. When they also considered how easy Cambria is to care for, it became a perfect choice. “Although it looks beautiful and is high end, it is not precious. It doesn’t generate extra maintenance. It’s just easy to live in.”
DESIGNER: Britt Design Group, brittdesigngroup.com; BUILDER: Melde Construction, meldeconstruction.com
PG 4: Countertop in Ivybridge by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Cabinets from Benchmark Fine Cabinetry, benchmarkatx.com. Pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting, hvlgroup.com Sconces by Menu Lighting. Plumbing from J&L Hardware Studio, jlhardwareatx.com
DESIGNER: Michaela Burns Interiors, mbinteriors.ca
PG 6: Countertop in Templeton and Delgatie by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com
Unlacquered brass shelf brackets from Etsy, etsy.com. Cabinetry from Ström Cabinetry, stromcabinetry.com. Haniburton cabinetry hardware from Schaub, schauband company.com. District Paper in tobacco by Kelly Wearstler from Kravet, kravet.com Custom roman blind from Parallele Interiors, paralleleinteriors.com. Cabinet color in Tarrytown; wall color in Templeton Gray, all by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com
PG 8: Floor tile in Blackpool and MacBeth; vanity in Seacourt, all by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Wainscotting and trim in Caponata by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com
STYLE + DESIGN
OPENER PG 11: Vanity countertop in Gladstone by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Plumbing fixtures from Waterworks, waterworks.com. Sconces from Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com.
DESIGNER: Michaela Burns Interiors, mbinteriors.ca; QUARTZ FABRICATOR: APR Marble & Granite, Ltd., aprmarble.com; BUILDER: Tishler Custom Homes, tishlerhomes.com; ARCHITECT: Makow Associates Architect Inc, makowarchitects.com
KITCHEN PG 12: Island and perimeter countertops in Delgatie by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Finlandaise island pendants from Luminaire Authentik, luminaireauthentik.com. Oleandro stool in mud brown from Calligaris, calligaris.com Cabinets from Designström, designstrom.com. Chicago cabinet pulls in satin brass from Myoh, myoh.ca. Satin brass cafe knob and satin brass cabinet pulls from Schaub, schaubandcompany.com Zellige tile backsplash in white from mettro SOURCE, mettro.ca. Oak flooring from Unik Parquet, unikparquet.com. Wall ovens from Miele, miele.com. Induction stovetop from Wolf, subzero-wolf.com. Fridge/freezer from Fisher & Paykel, fisherpaykel.com. Julien 49" smart station island sink and Kohler 24" strive single bowl sink under window from Robinson Lighting & Bath, robinsonco.ca
DESIGNER: Studio Munroe, studiomunroe.com; QUARTZ
FABRICATOR: Vienna Tile and Stone, viennatileandstone.com; BUILDER: Peter Downey Construction, peterdowneyconstruction.com; ARCHITECT: David Armour Architecture, armourarchitecture.com
LIVING ROOM PG 13: Fireplace surround in Inverness Platinum by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Lawson Fenning sofa
with Rebecca Atwood fabric and Kerry Joyce trim from Kneedler Fauchère, kneedlerfauchere.com
Table lamp from Anthropologie, anthropologie.com. Coffee table and area rug from Lulu and Georgia, luluandgeorgia.com
Fireplace hearth tiles from Heath Ceramics, heathceramics.com. Blinds from Graber Blinds, graberblinds.com
BEDROOM PG 13: Fireplace surround in Sutherland by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com
Draperies with Clarence House fabric from Kneedler Fauchère, kneedlerfauchere.com
DESIGNER: Grace Start, jeanstofferdesign.com; QUARTZ
FABRICATOR: Blasius Countertops, blasiusinc.com; BUILDER: Ted Start.
KITCHEN PG 14 & 15: Island and perimeter countertops and backsplash in Annaleigh by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Cosmo 36" range and Cosmo fridge from Lowe’s, lowes.com. Cabinets in London Gray by Stoffer Home Cabinetry, stofferhome cabinetry.com. Maple knobs and pulls from Stoffer Home, stofferhome.com
Wall color in Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Pendant, faucet, and sconces from Kohler, kohler.com. Solid Bruce prefinished red oak flooring from The Home Depot, thehomedepot.com. Vintage rug.
DESIGNER: Ruben Marquez, rubenmarquezinc.com; GENERAL CONTRACTOR: ANM Construction, anmconstructioninc.com. KITCHEN PG 16: Island and perimeter countertops and backsplash and range hood surround in Lakedale by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Range from Wolf, subzero-wolf.com. Plumbing fixtures from Waterstone, waterstoneco.com Cabinet hardware from Water Street Brass, waterstreetbrass.com
DESIGNER: Blue Pencil Collective, bluepencilcollective.com; BUILDER: Robey Construction, robeyconstruction.com. KITCHEN PG 17: Perimeter countertop and scalloped backsplash in MonTaaj by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Faucet from House of Rohl, houseofrohl.com. Sink from Forte Brands, fortebrands.com. Wall color in White Duck by Sherwin Williams,
sherwin-williams.com. Sconces from Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com
BATHROOM PG 17: Vanity countertop and detailing in Abbey by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Wallpaper from Rifle Paper, riflepaperco.com. Door color in Mannered Gold by Sherwin Williams, sherwin-williams.com. Hardware from Zara Home, zarahome.com. Faucet from Delta, deltafaucet.com
DESIGNER: O’Hara Interiors, oharainteriors.com; QUARTZ
FABRICATOR: Defined Quartz by Bradley Stone, definedquartz.com; GENERAL
CONTRACTOR: J. Hood Construction.
BATHROOM PG 18 & 19: Vanity countertop, wallcladding, shower walls, and bench in Everleigh Warm by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Wall and trim color in Marshmallow by Sherwin Williams, sherwin-williams.com. Veronica Bianco floor tile from The Tile Shop, tileshop.com. Atrio Collection plumbing fixtures in cool sunrise from Grohe, grohe.us. Wyndham Collection 65" Rebecca free standing soaking tub. Custom cherry vanity cabinets in black/brown glaze finish. Dempsey round knob cabinet hardware in honey bronze from Top Knobs, topknobs.com. Duncan rectangular mirrors in tobacco full-grain leather from Made Goods, madegoods.com. Esculpa 18" elongated wall light in alabaster and antique burnished brass from Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com Claros silver tumbled travertine mosaic shower floor tile from The Tile Shop, tileshop.com.
Intimate Ambience
DESIGNER: Alberto Villalobos, avillalobosdesign.com
LIVING ROOM & KITCHEN PG 20: Countertop and backsplash in Black Rock by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Kitchen cabinets from The Breakfast Room, thebreakfastroom.com. Sofa from B&B Italia, bebitalia.com. Throw pillows from Lorin Marsh, lorinmarsh.com. Rug from The Rug Company, therugcompany.com. Coffee nesting tables from Poliform, poliform.it. Floor lamps from Nahoor, nahoor.com. Art above sofa and in kitchen by Ivy Haldeman from Tara Downs Gallery, taradowns.com
Style Insider
PG 21: Cora large semi-flush mount chandelier
from Stoffer Home, stofferhome.com. Kitchen island and perimeter countertop and backsplash in Everleigh; moodboard quartz sample in Everleigh Warm, all by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Moodboard background paint color in Weimaraner; paint sample in Hodley Red, by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Gooseneck sink faucet from Kallista, kallista.com. Cabinet sample from Dura Supreme, durasupreme.com Tambour wood from Havwoods, havwoods.com Regal mohair textile in Rosewood from Schumacher, schumacher.com. Kravet Smart textile and wallpaper from Kravet, kravet.com.
Retro Nouveau
DESIGNER: Noz Nozawa Design, nozdesign.com; QUARTZ FABRICATOR: Constructa, sfconstructa.com; GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Cook Construction, cookconstructionsf.com; ARCHITECT: Atelier MA Design, ateliermadesign.com
DINING ROOM PG 24: Buffet countertop in Whitehall by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Plain sawn cabinets in ash. Custom “donut” tiles art installation by Linda Fahey, coupdetatsf.com Litze bar faucet by Brizo, brizo.com. Custom dining table in ash fabricated by Chop Wood Co. Razorblade dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf. Chiltern Double pendant with shades
custom matched to Benjamin Moore #441 from Urban Electric, urbanelectric.com. White oak wood floors.
KITCHEN PG 25 & 26: Island and perimeter countertops in Whitehall by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Custom plain sawn ash perimeter cabinets in green paint wash and natural reeded island. Satin brass and brushed brass cabinet hardware by P.E. Guerin, peguerin.com. Litze pull-down faucet with arc spout and knurled handle by Brizo, brizo.com. Platinum series custom range in powder-coated reed green with custom salmon knobs and brushed brass handle; Bonanza range hood; Pro French door refrigerator in powder-coated reed green with brushed brass handles, all from BlueStar, bluestarcooking.com. Backsplash in MADE Scout field tile in spiced ginger from Ann Sacks, annsacks.com, mixed with custom “donut” tiles and radius tiles by Linda Fahey, coupdetatsf.com. Lucia pendant on rod and Lucia wall lights from Hector Finch, hectorfinch.com. Lloyd counter stools with custom leather from Crump & Kwash, crumpandkwash.com. Santa Margarita terrazzo floor tile in vendome and palladio fennice colorants.
LIVING ROOM PG 26: Wall color in Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Custom sofa upholstered in performance chenille from Kravet, kravet.com. Vintage 70s space age Italian armchairs in brown alkantara
fabric sourced on 1stDibs, 1stdibs.com
Notch coffee table in white oak from Sunday Shop, sundayshop.co. Vintage Moroccan beni rug. Cylinder stone side table from Schoolhouse, schoolhouse.com. Hood chandelier in bent polyethylene and white oak from Ravenhill Studio, ravenhillstudio.com
Large abstract on canvas by artist Whitney Schlander, whitneyschlander.com
BATHROOM PG 27: Vanity countertop in Salt Lake by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com Wall and ceiling color in Edgecomb Gray and wainscotting in Jade Romanesque by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Canal mirrors in brushed brass from Lightology, lightology.com. Marble sconce by Worley’s Lighting, worleyslighting.com. Loft extended monoblock faucets in brass from Watermark Designs, watermark-designs.com. Rho basins in ivory by Kast Concrete Basins, kastconcretebasins.com. Thassos marble mosaic floor tile in chevron pattern from Artistic Tile, artistictile.com
ACCESSORIES PG 29: Olina chandelier in antique brass/ebony, vintage coupe glasses in dusty purple and sea blue, mix appliance pull handle in aged brass, Riva outdoor coffee table, Harper chair in heirloom sienna, Clivedon sconce in aged brass with off white, Naomi collection no. 4 rug, and Loloi linen pillow in olive stripe from Stoffer Home, stofferhome.com
DESIGNER: Susan Hill Design Group, susanhilldesigngroup.com; QUARTZ
FABRICATOR: InStyle Stone + Tile, instylecharlotte.com; BUILDER: New Tradition Homes, nthomes.com; ARCHITECT: Building Graphics Architecture, buildingraphics.com
KITCHEN PG 28 & 29: Waterfall island and perimeter countertops and backsplash in Ironsbridge by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com Custom cabinets in Rubio Sky Grey matte finish fabricated by Mint Hill Cabinets, minthillcabinets.com. Cabinet hardware from Top Knobs, topknobs.com. Desmond lantern pendants from Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com. Dylan wall sconce by Mitzi, mitzi.com. Range by Wolf, subzero-wolf.com. Rook faucet by Brizo, brizo.com. Stools from Cyan Design, cyan.design. Refrigerator by Sub-Zero, subzero-wolf.com
PANTRY PG 30: Countertops in White Cliff by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Custom cabinets in Sherwin Williams Riverway high gloss finish fabricated by Mint Hill Cabinets, minthillcabinets.com. Jeffrey Court Carve Mosaic tile backsplash in gold, jeffreycourt.com. Wine fridge by Sub-Zero, subzero-wolf.com. Cabinet hardware from Atlas Homewares, atlashomewares.com
BATHROOM PG 30: Vanity countertop and backsplash in Delgatie by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Custom vanity in Rubio Black matte finish fabricated by Mint Hill Cabinets, minthillcabinets.com. Studio Moderne Stone floor tile from Walker Zanger, walkerzanger.com. Gibson faucet by Moen, moen.com. Rivets in champagne on manila hemp wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com
BEDROOM PG 31: Sisal natural grasscloth wallpaper in emerald. Custom bed from Parker Southern, parkersouthern.com Custom bedding and drapery fabricated by Sew Unordinary, sewunordinary.net. Adagio nightstands from Bernhardt, bernhardt.com Indo table lamp from Generation Lighting. Taft mirror from Uttermost, uttermost.com. Jasper ottoman from Interior Define, interiordefine.com Lillian August custom side chair from A. Hoke Ltd, ahokelimited.com. Round capiz coffee table by Jeffan. Fanimation spitfire ceiling fan. ACCESSORIES PG 31: Angler medium lantern, Elton wall sconce, indigo stitch pillow cover, Agnes ceramic vase in antique cream,
Nina tapered table lamp in aged iron, Maude sofa in slate velvet, Salinas collection no. 16 rug, and Marcie accent bench from Stoffer Home, stofferhome.com.
FEATURES
Old-World Charm
DESIGNER: French & French Interiors, frenchandfrenchinteriors.com; QUARTZ
FABRICATOR: DreamStone Surfaces, dreamstonesurfaces.com; GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Humble and Kind Contractors, behumblekind.com.
KITCHEN PG 32, 33 & 35: Island and perimeter countertops and backsplash in Brittanicca Gold Warm by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Abacus counter stool in hand-rubbed black from Noir, noirfurniturela.com. Basarabia counter stool fabric in 03 yellow from James Malone Fabrics, jamesmalonefabrics.com. White oak cabinets. Arts and Crafts cabinet pulls in unlacquered brass from House of Antique Hardware, houseofantiquehardware.com Henry faucet in brass from Waterworks, waterworks.com. Gale small pendant in hand-rubbed antique brass from Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com. Marigold wallpaper in yellow by Morris & Co, wmorrisandco.com
DINING AREA PG 34: Elaborate mahogany wood center table from Theodore Alexander, theodorealexander.com. Alexandra mohair dining chairs in standard light walnut finish from Hickory Chair, hickorychair.com. Rocky performance velvet dining room chair fabric in chartreuse from Schumacher, schumacher.com Forest linen drapery fabric in red from Morris & Co, wmorrisandco.com. Gramercy medium chandelier in gilded iron from Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com. Marigold wallpaper in yellow by Morris & Co, wmorrisandco.com. LIBRARY PG 36: Reed single sconce in antique brass and Soleil large semi flush light in antique brass from Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com. Bristol 85" sofa and Tinsley chair from Rowe, rowefurniture.com
Baracoa embroidery pillow and creeping fern print drapery fabric in lemonade from Schumacher, schumacher.com. Tufted ottoman in formosa 33 fabric in girasol by James Malone, jamesmalonefabrics.com. Edgar side tables from Gabby, gabby.com Le paradox aux mille fleurs grasscloth wallpaper from Pierre Frey, pierrefrey.com.
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BEDROOM PG 37: Richter bed in cream leather from Julian Chichester, julianchichester.com. Snakeshead velvet headboard fabric in thistle/russet and willow boughs accent pillow fabric in artichoke/ olive from Morris & Co, wmorrisandco.com
Custom brass lamp from Matilda & Goad, matildagoad.com. Brienne wall mirror from Cooper Classics, cooperclassics.com Tomaso chest side table in mahogany & brass from Theodore Alexander, theodorealexander.com. Momiji wallpaper from Pierre Frey, pierrefrey.com
BATHROOM PG 37: Fleur de lis traditional sealed saltillo floor file in traditional saltillo from Rustico, shop.rusticotile.com. Willow boughs roman shade fabric in crimson/manilla and willow wallpaper in chamomile from Morris & Co, wmorrisandco.com. Alejandro 66" copper freestanding double slipper bathtub in satin nickel from Vintage Tub & Bath, vintagetub.com
DESIGNER: Christopher Kennedy, christopherkennedy.com;
QUARTZ FABRICATOR: Nature Stone; BUILDER: Temple Development, templeconstructioninc.com;
ARCHITECT: RFT Design, rftdesign.com
KITCHEN PG 38 & 40: Waterfall island and perimeter countertops and backsplash in Lakedale by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com
Custom counterstools. Vessels on counter from Palecek, palecek.com
LIVING ROOM PG 39: Custom sofa. Cardboard Wiggle Chair by Frank Gehry. Rope sculpture by Laguna Beach–based artist Jim Olarte. Rug from Marc Phillips, marcphillipsrugs.com
EXTERIOR PG 41: Chaises from Harbour, shopharbour.com. Outdoor living room from Bernhardt, bernhardt.com
BEDROOM PG 41: Custom upholstered bed, bench, and sofa. Woven chair from Arteriors, arteriorshome.com. Vintage Italian Murano bedside lamps.
BATHROOM PG 42 & 43: Vanity countertop, wall cladding, and shower surround in Gladstone by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com.
DESIGNER: Betsy Wentz Interior Design, betsywentz.com; QUARTZ FABRICATOR: BC Stone, bcstone.com; BUILDER: McCloskey Builders, mccloskeybuilders.com
LIVING ROOM PG 44: Light fixture from Arteriors, arteriorshome.com. Wall sconces from Hudson Valley Lighting, hvlgroup.com Wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com. Coffee tables from Roberta Schilling, rscollection.com. Accent pillows from Romo Fabrics, romo.com. Blanket from Anthropologie, anthropologie.com Rug from STARK Carpet, starkcarpet.com Art by Mersuka Dopazo.
KITCHEN PG 45 & 46: Waterfall island and perimeter countertops and backsplash in Inverness Everleigh by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Stools upholstered in Perennials fabric from Andreu World, andreuworld.com. Regina Andrew chandelier and sconces from Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com. Faucets from Brizo, brizo.com. Wine fridge from Sub Zero, subzero-wolf.com. Cabinet hardware from Top Knobs, topknobs.com. Custom colored cabinets by McCloskey Builders, mccloskeybuilders.com
POWDER ROOM PG 47: Vanity countertop in Whitehall by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com Vanity cabinet by McCloskey Builders, mccloskeybuilders.com. Wallpaper from Cole & Son, cole-and-son.com. Faucet from Brizo, brizo.com. Sconce from Hudson Valley Lighting, hvlgroup.com. Mirror from Arteriors, arteriorshome.com
BATHROOM PG 48: Vanity countertop in Minnesota Snow by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Sconces and chandelier from Arteriors, arteriorshome.com. Vintage rug. Tub from Kallista, kallista.com. Cabinetry hardware from Top Knobs, topknobs.com
BEDROOM PG 49: Wall color in Martha’s Vineyard by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Vintage green chair. BAR PG 50: Countertop and backsplash in Inverness Bristol Bay by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Table and bench from Four
Hands, fourhands.com. Accent dining chair in Kravet fabric and counter schools from Andreu World, andreuworld.com. Lighting fixtures from Viso Lighting, visoinc.com. Rug from Rug & Kilim, rugandkilim.com
OPENER PG 51: Countertop in Annaleigh by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com
DESIGNER: Young Huh Interior Design, younghuh.com. RESORT PG 52: Bar countertops in Brittanicca by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com
DESIGNER: Warner Summers, warnersummers.com; QUARTZ FABRICATOR: Superior Stone, superiorstonenc.com; GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Holder Construction, holderconstruction.com
DELTA SKY LOUNGE PG 53: Bar countertops and details and wall surround in Galloway by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com
Rise and Shine
PG 54: Countertop in Inverness Stonestreet by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Le Creuset cast iron skillet. Vintage cutting board.
PG 55: Countertop in Avalene by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Madeira large walnutfinished acacia wood serving board from Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com
PG 56: Countertop in Inverness Stonestreet by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Vintage cutting board.
PG 58: Countertop in Avalene by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Crescent 10oz double old-fashioned glass from Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com
PG 59: Countertop in Everleigh Warm by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Seven-piece gold matcha set with ceramic bowl, bamboo whisk and holder, sifter, and tea scoop from Amazon, amazon.com
PG 60: Countertop in Everleigh Warm by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com. Coffee tumbler glasses and bamboo straws from Amazon, amazon.com
PG 61: Teapot with removable loose tea tea infuser and glass tea cup set of two from Amazon, amazon.com
DINING ROOM PG D-65: Custom table top with MacBeth by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com
Custom head chairs in scribble recycled amber fabric from Kirkby Design, kirkbydesign.com Oleandro chair in Paris cream from Calligaris, calligaris.com. Vergal sideboard in black from Sonder Living. Farrington white table lamps from Currey & Company, curreyandcompany.com. Ink Mix and Painters Palette artwork from Wendover Art Group, wendoverart.com. Moooi flock of light chandelier from Robinson Lighting & Bath, robinsonco.ca. Custom designed flooring. PANTRY PG D-66: Countertop in Templeton and Delgatie by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com
Unlacquered brass shelf brackets from Etsy, etsy.com. Cabinetry from Ström Cabinetry, stromcabinetry.com. Haniburton cabinetry hardware from Schaub, schaubandcompany.com. District Paper in tobacco by Kelly Wearstler from Kravet, kravet.com. Custom roman blind from Parallele Interiors, paralleleinteriors.com. Cabinet color in Tarrytown; wall color in Templeton Gray, all by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com
FOYER PG D-67: Byron tile in Intarsio from Euro Tile & Stone, eurotilestone.com. Vintage rug from Elte, elte.com. Oak flooring from Unik Parquet, unikparquet.com.
DINING ROOM PG D-69: Wall color in Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Chandelier from Wayfair, wayfair.com. Chairs from Stoffer Home, stofferhome.com.
LIVING ROOM PG D-69: Custom couch, Ottoman from Poly & Bark, polyandbark.com. Light fixture from Wayfair, wayfair.com. Wall color in Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com
LAUNDRY ROOM PG D-69: GE stacked washer and dryer from Lowe’s, lowes.com. Custom cabinetry and wall color in Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Light fixture from Wayfair, wayfair.com. Celine 4x4 tile from Bedrosians, bedrosians.com
KITCHEN PG D-70 & D-71: Perimeter countertop and scalloped backsplash in MonTaaj by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com Island pendants from Anthropologie, anthropologie.com. Island color in Dark
Auburn; wall color in White Duck; ceiling color in Pinky Beige, all by Sherwin Williams, sherwin-williams.com. Walnut woodwork. Midnight Garden floral wallpaper from House of Hackney, houseofhackney.com
DINING ROOM PG D-71 & D-72: Wainscoting color in White Duck and cabinet color in Forest Wood by Sherwin Williams, sherwin-williams.com. Bethany wallpaper in Beige On Off White and Maggie Stripe wallpaper in beige from Thibaut, thibautdesign.com Vintage chandelier. Wall sconces from Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com. Vintage artwork. Antique doors.
PARLOUR PG D-73: Mix of vintage furniture from DWELL44, dwell44.com. Rug from Curio Rugs, curiorugs.com. Ceiling color in Olympic Gold by Modern Masters. Refurbished fireplace. Vintage chandelier.
BATHROOM PG D-73: Vanity countertop in Charlestown by Cambria, CambriaUSA.com
Trim and wainscoting color in Waterloo by Sherwin Williams, sherwin-williams.com. Lighting from Visual Comfort, visualcomfort.com. Faucet from Delta, deltafaucet.com. Hardware from Rejuvenation, rejuvenation.com. Mirror from Kate and Laurel, kateandlaurel.com
Chic City Living
DESIGNER: Alberto Villalobos, avillalobosdesign.com
LIVING, DINING & BAR PG D-74 & D-75: Saarinen Tulip dining table from Knoll, knoll.com. J.L Moller dining chairs from DWR, dwr.com. Art over dining table by Tracy Thomason. Eames lounge chair and ottoman from DWR, dwr.com. Stool and throw pillows from Lorin Marsh, lorinmarsh.com
Raw silk window treatments from Manhattan Shade & Associates, manhattanshade.com
Bar from B&B Italia, bebitalia.com
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way.”
—GEORGIA O'KEEFFE
