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D E S I G N D I S PAT C H The little black book of all things new and fabulous in the local community.

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C O L L A B O R AT I O N Alison Pickart brings a West Coast perspective to de Gournay’s Scenic Collection of wallpapers.

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ART + CRAFT Known as the first minimalists and modernists, the Shakers continue to influence furnishings across the country.

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M AT E R I A L Of-the-earth elements take center stage in the latest wallcoverings, rugs and trims.

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Perhaps it’s the return of the plush, squishy sofa, or maybe it’s the clogs, overalls and macramé that I’ve seen in fashion these days, but it feels like we’re having a bit of a free-form ’70s moment. Slowly shedding the maskwearing, hand-sanitizing of the past year-and-a-half, we are re-emerging into sunnier, more relaxed days. It’s a time of eclecticism and optimism, with home and design at the center of it.

We’re excited to be living through this period of strong desire and enthusiasm for all things home, with much relocation and decoration taking place.

In this issue, we report on playful accessory dwellings popping up across so many backyards, the return of the Shaker influence in design and the latest of-the-earth wallpaper and textiles. There’s endless design inspiration for those who seek it. Indeed, this summer, our homes are for living and loving.

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PROPER ENGLISH KENSINGTON WALK BY ZOFFANY

When Zoffany design lead Peter Gomez set out to create Kensington Walk, the brand’s latest collection of textiles and wallcoverings, he didn’t need to look far. As a champion of emerging creatives, he first turned to an artist he’d worked with before, Royal College of Art alum Sam Wilde. It was Wilde’s drawings of koi carp (like those seen in the exotic Kyoto Gardens of Kensington) that got his wheels turning.

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“MONET TO MATISSE: IMPRESSIONISM TO MODERNISM FROM THE BEMBERG FOUNDATION ” MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON Clear your calendar to gander at the renowned Georges Bemberg Collection of French masterpieces, currently on view in the Audrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, through September 19. The exhibition includes 90 paintings and works on paper from late philanthropist Georges Bemberg’s collection, illustrating the progression of late 19 th - and early 20 th -century French painting movements ranging from Impressionism and Post-Impressionism to Symbolism and Fauvism.

View work from Modern French masters including Claude Monet, Henri Matisse, Edgar Degas and more. “Georges Bemberg followed his keen eye and personal enthusiasm for French painting when assembling this magnificent collection,” says Gary Tinterow, Director and Margaret Alkek Williams Chair, MFAH. mfah.org

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far left), a pattern taking its cues from the neighboring Japan House London and depicting the Asian nation’s main islands guarded by fauna and native botanicals. Tucked away from the flurry of urban life, yet still touting the perks of it, Kensington “carries within it a sense of escapism—a real, refined luxury we wanted to capture,” Gomez says. The collection’s remaining SKUs thus sprung from the West London enclave’s many storied sites. There is Cope’s Trail, a Jacobean floral partly inspired by the late Holland House; Long Water, an abstracted botanical based on scenery of Hyde Park; and Persian Tulip (shown left), pulling from the ornamented Arab Hall at Leighton House. If Kensington Walk sounds diverse, then so is Kensington, a melting pot of a community historically home to artists from all corners of the globe, much like Zoffany. “The English aesthetic,” Gomez explains, “is very much borrowed from worldly influences that did not originate in the U.K.” zoffany.com

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“The goal with each piece is to delight, inspire and stand the test of time,” says Diana.

WHAT: Follow for a closer look at The CEH pieces, behind-the-scenes magic from the workshop, as well as lovely interiors created by their interior designer and retail clients alike.

The Evanses hope their furniture inspires more beautiful living.

IN THEIR WORDS: “Instagram has connected us with clients and designers we may not have met elsewhere, and we are grateful to our followers who have chosen to come along on our journey.” theceh.com

TRANSFORMED Killy Scheer of Scheer & Co. flexed her design muscles in order to take this home—owned by clients preferring to keep things minimal and clutter-free—from “spec” to “special.” “We needed to balance making it feel cozy and personal without it being overly busy,” says the Austin designer, who translated the homeowners’ love for wellplaced patterns and textures into thoughtful touches that include a woven pendant from Paris-based Julie Lansom, a wall-hung rug from Kaskas Rug Gallery, a runner from Black Sheep Unique and Flat Vernacular wallpaper from Supply. Read on for more details. scheer.co What were your goals? The house was brand new with good bones; it simply lacked the clients’ personality. Our goal was to make it reflect their taste without making any structural changes. Aesthetically, we aimed for cohesiveness with clean lines and a tailored-yet-comfortable feel.

Share what you enjoyed most about the home. While we love construction projects involving completely rethinking spaces, it’s gratifying to know that’s not always necessary.

This house is proof cosmetic boosts can make a huge impact.

Describe your personal aesthetic. It is ever-evolving, but lately I’ve really needed my own home to be a palette cleanser. I’ve been intentionally living with a lot of bare white walls—rare for me—but I’m beginning to feel the pull to return to my restrained maximalist style.

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TABLE TALK ELIZABETH LAKE

How better to mark a special occasion than with a beautifully set table? Cue Elizabeth Lake, a Dallas-based fine linens brand founded in 2020 by Lily Lanahan.

“I’ve always loved antiques and found that many of the things I treasure most are handcrafted,” she says. “I wanted to build a business around artisans practicing traditional forms of craftsmanship while introducing designs that feel fresh and lively for a modern host.” Look for festive introductions like palm tree dinner napkins, with the warmer months also ushering in shell motifs in rich corals and French blues along with cocktail napkin motifs such as strawberries and cocktail umbrellas—not to mention custom woven iraca cocktail napkin holders in collaboration with Nahla Artesano. elizabethlake.com

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Houston designer Benjamin Johnston’s sharp rise should come as no surprise.

With a Master of Architecture degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a residency with César Pelli & Associates Architects in Tokyo under his belt, Johnston founded his esteemed interior design firm in 2016—and he recently expanded his offerings to also consist of architectural services. With managing director Erich Ploog and architectural manager Greg Roffino, the firm moved into new Houston offices while expanding business to Austin. And if that’s not enough, Johnston is now venturing into product design with collections for Madison Lily Rugs. Luxe recently reached out. benjamin-johnston.com Why is your firm unique? We provide a different point of view in Texas with contemporary but livable design tailored to each client. Our homes are the best reflections of our clients, and the size and skillset of our team allow us to offer a level of service discerning clients demand.

How’s the new office? Collaboration amongst our team and with clients is paramount and the office provides ample space plus multiple work environments where we collaborate daily. Our office is in an old 1880s textile mill with a welcome sense of character, plus has ample natural light, a connection to nature and an arrangement—with everything from fabric and tile samples to photo shoot accessories—that enables us to stay highly organized. It really is a dream come true!

Describe your rugs. My debut collection with Madison Lily Rugs is inspired by the colors of nature and features the motif of exotic plumage. Executed in wool and silk, our fine art rugs look as comfortable displayed as tapestries as they do used on the floor. Currently, seven unique colorways are available in multiple standard sizes, but customization in color and sizing is also available. We’re already collaborating on the second collection launching later this year.

INSPIRING MIND Known for a fearless use of color and pattern—plus a penchant for mixing traditional with edgy, and masculine with feminine—Austin designer Sarah Wittenbraker recently brought her aesthetic to a project installed at the Kelly Wearstler-designed Austin Proper Hotel & Residences. “It’s easy to love a project when gifted a backdrop of materials selected by Kelly Wearstler,” Wittenbraker remarks. “This residence exemplifies our appreciation for bold upholstery patterns, unexpected color palettes and all-encompassing wallcoverings.” For her client moving into the high-rise from an Austin neighborhood, Wittenbraker sought to enhance the experience with inspired interiors embracing an innovative vibe.

To do that, she aimed for streamlined living spaces that don’t distract from the views while creating colorful, expressive and layered bedrooms.

There’s show-stopping Schumacher Serengeti on a sectional sofa, a custom Gabriel Scott dining pendant and Maison C Natura Morta wallpaper in the powder bathroom. “By the time I’m hired for a job, the client is already a little willing to push the limits,” she explains. “I want them to be inspired when they walk into their home, and oftentimes that takes a leap of faith.” sarahwittenbraker.com

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California Dreaming Nathan Turner

Nathan Turner, Los Angeles

I was raised on a ranch in Northern California. Growing up, food was a huge part of my family and culture. At the Alisal Ranch, a resort where I designed the guest rooms in a classic California Monterey style, they are famous for their pancakes and pastries. It’s fitting because I was taught on the ranch that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and necessary to set the day up right. Food is a big part of my life, and my feeling is, ‘What good is a really great-looking house if the food on the table isn’t delicious?’

Along with food, I think you can’t talk about the state without talking about our Spanish architecture, particularly in Southern California. Our history is embedded in it, and the oldest buildings we have in the state are the missions. I am extremely influenced by the old Spanish-style homes and downtown buildings in Los Angeles.

To understand my choice of materials and colors, you would have to understand the soft light of this state. It’s very close in quality to the light in the South of France.

The artist David Hockney talked about how unique the light in California is, and how beautiful. And I believe the movie industry started here because of it. The light affected my style without me realizing it at first, but working in this incredible natural light has allowed me to have a lot of fun with color.

Nathan Turner at the Alisal Ranch in California.

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The common thread throughout this region is an easy-going lifestyle with a big emphasis on outdoors and bringing the outdoors in. It’s a laid-back vibe, but it’s stylish. I gravitate to relaxed, natural materials—linens over silks, for example. I love using wicker, grass cloth or seagrass—anything with an outdoor feeling to it. I have completed interiors all around the country, but even if I’m doing a traditional, formal interior in New York City, there’s still a little California in it.

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Midwest Modernism Holly Hunt

House of Hunt, Chicago

I grew up in West Texas, but I’ve been living in Chicago since 1976. I started my business here in 1983, and at that time, it was unusual for a design business not to be headed up out of New York or Los Angeles.

I like it here because the people are warm and honest. When you are running a business, common sense is important—and common sense is a community element here, as in Texas. The Midwestern work ethic and what they call “Midwestern nice” are real things, and when you are staffing a business, that’s great.

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Also, art is everywhere in the streets of Chicago, and it’s inspiring. We have grandscale public sculptures by Alexander Calder, Joan Miró, Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet and Pablo Picasso. I am struck by the richness of them and how they are so accessible. Of course, that’s not the only art here. I love the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and The Art Institute of Chicago. We have great theaters, dance, orchestras and restaurants. There are some people who would be surprised to learn that life is not slow in Chicago.

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This city is also the heart of Modernism.

This is the home of the Chicago School and of Bauhaus in America. Chicago is where Mies van der Rohe settled and did a lot of important buildings. In fact, you can’t talk about Chicago design without discussing its architecture. The architecture is strong, but it is also about the clean lines and the proportions of the Modernist movement.

There’s a timeless quality about it, and it’s certainly influenced my work as I’m about clean, timeless design. Before buildings went up around it, I used to be able to see the Aon Center from my apartment. It’s the perfect Modernist building, with a clean, pure design, and I have admired it often over the years.

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Pretty in Palm Beach Mimi McMakin

Kemble Interiors, Palm Beach

I was born in Palm Beach, and my family has been looking at the same sunset for many generations. This is an extraordinary area and an extraordinary town. It’s filled with beautiful beaches, glorious weather and people who like to be outdoors. After all, this place is enclosed by water, with a lagoon on one side and the ocean on the other.

In Palm Beach, we have an elegant and beautiful way of living that’s attractive to people. There’s a high standard for architecture here. The older structures are beautiful, and the new buildings are pretty and well-built. A lot of the influence in this area is Mediterranean—our buildings tend to have high ceilings, beautiful plaster walls and big windows for the view. Many interiors feature tile floors and handpainted murals. Personally, I love rattan, sisal rugs, glazed walls and tile floors.

My firm works everywhere—including Europe—but we’ve found that once people see how we live in Palm Beach, they decide they want to live the same way, so we often end up including Palm Beach elements. We make happy, beautiful places that you miss when you leave.

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We aren’t known for prissy design, in fact, our design could be considered irreverent by some. In my own home, the kids used to ride skateboards inside! Here we are known for interiors where you can put your feet up and really relax and live. I think something that makes us different is that we have a great deal of openness. You can be walking down the street and find yourself peering over a hedge into a beautiful garden and at a lovely home—walks can almost be like a garden club tour. Our lifestyle is clearly on view, and you don’t get that in New York City when your home is 27 stories in the air.

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James Farmer Designs, Perry, Georgia

The great Southern writer William Faulkner said: “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” I am the fourth generation of my family to live in Perry, Georgia. If you came to my home, you’d find my GreatAunt Irene’s big, beautiful platter hanging in the entryway. You’d see china, artwork and needlepoint from different generations of my family mixed with a traditional Schumacher fabric in a modern colorway.

It’s a very Southern thing to be purveyors of family heirlooms and objects. And if Aunt Irene could see her things mixed in with mine, she’d say: “Honey, it’s all fabulous.”

One of the signatures of a Southern home is an embrace of collections and curated objet d’art. I have long maintained that the concept of “less is more” never made it south, as most Southerners are collectors.

I personally collect odds and ends of silver pieces, including a serving spoon meant for spring peas and a fancy fork for bacon.

I think people unfamiliar with the South would be surprised at how avant-garde we are and have always been. We wear our fine clothes to football games, eat fried chicken with silver forks and drink bourbon in a julep cup. For us Southerners, it’s an unapologetic mix of the high and low, the old and new and the lost and found.

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Another thing Southerners love and cherish is brown furniture. I like these pieces because they are a sturdy foundation to build upon in interior design. There’s nothing like an old bow-front table that’s built up a beautiful wax patina over the years mixed in a room with old mirrors and art from every decade. When you have all new furniture in a room, it’s not very exciting. But when you add old with the new, it’s an adventure for the eyes.

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Interior designer Alison Pickart’s design for de Gournay draws on the landscape of the magnificent redwoods and includes woodland creatures, such as raccoons, foxes and red-tailed hawks.

The most fitting collaborations are effortless. Tell us about your relationship with de Gournay. As a bespoke heritage brand, de Gournay’s work has always caught my eye. I started by using the designs in smaller spaces and then worked up to larger applications. After a few projects, I became friends with owners Rachel and Hannah Cecil Gurney and the de Gournay team.

The brand is very much in line with my design ethos: “If you can imagine it, you can do it.” But it was this one project in East Bay,

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You give your client a lot of credit for this collection. What was the inspiration?

I proposed the idea of using a different de Gournay pattern. However, this client is very clued-in on the local flora and fauna.

He loved the direction but wondered what we could do that would be “very California.” I looked out the windows of the second-story property surrounded by three large redwood groves and thought, “Done!

It’s redwoods and can’t be anything else.”

I often look to nature and see hundreds of different colors, shapes and textures together. The most unlikely combinations are the most spectacular.

Panoramic patterns tend to veer traditional. How did you strike a versatile

note with this scene? Nature always provides the ultimate baseline of beauty, and I believe this collection can be enjoyed from any perspective. In many ways, the different colorways can be the aesthetic catalyst. In addition to the original, there is a lavender version (Aurore), a sepia tone style (Eau Forte) and a blue one (Mare Verde). When you move into the lavender and sepia tone colorways, the inflection is more fantastical and otherworldly, and that helps skew an interior more modern versus traditional.

Where do you envision this being used?

Any location that has a high ceiling, like a dining room or foyer. We’re installing the lavender colorway in my studio’s conference room with 12.5-foot ceilings. Personally, I would love to see it in Kamala Harris’s Washington, D.C., dining room—I think that would be a fantastic nod to California.

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Imagine meandering through California’s magnificent redwood forests teeming with woodland life—squirrels, bobcats, native lilies and sword ferns. It’s a setting that San Francisco interior designer Alison Pickart majestically captured in de Gournay’s firstever West Coast-inspired Scenic Collection of wallpapers. Here, Luxe chats all things whimsy with the designer.

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Rafi Ajl’s Gathering Chair and Bench (previous page), Brian Persico’s Span Table (top) and Kim Markel’s Glow collection (below) all exhibit hallmarks of Shaker design—quality, authenticity and beauty.

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Rumor has it that with just two fingers you can effortlessly lift an original Shaker chair. Such is the elegant, weightlessness of the design—lightness, utility and beauty intertwined into one. It is the Shakers, who, after all, ostensibly spawned the modern design movement when one of their chair prototypes was spotted by students at a Danish design school in the early 20th century.

And yet 240 years since the Shakers established roots in the U.S., their values of self-sufficiency, craft and optimism resonate more than ever in American design. “There is something incredibly comforting and hopeful about the Shakers,” says Lacy Schutz, executive director of New York’s Shaker Museum, who is overseeing the institution’s move to a new building and renovation by Selldorf Architects.

“They modeled a way of life we’re longing for today—gender equality; racial equality; respect for the environment; pride of craft.”

That ethos inspired Berkeley furniture designer Rafi Ajl of The Long Confidence, whose first memory of Shaker design started in Brooklyn with his parents’ ladder back maple dining chairs. “They are these special objects—refined and functional,” he remarks. “I’ve appreciated them more as they’ve aged with grace.” Beauty and timelessness are threaded throughout Ajl’s work, including his thin and strong tapered Spindle Bench and his cleanlined Gathering Chair. “In a throwaway culture, to have things that have provably and measurably endured is highly valuable,” reflects Ajl. Brian Persico was drawn to the Shakers’ emphasis on sustainability, citing their devotion to growing and harvesting their own materials. For his Windham Chair series, the Catskills-based designer experimented with post-and-rung construction, using local hardwoods he fells and splits along the grain, resulting in a stronger and lighter frame.

The seats are woven with hickory bark or rawhide, and the finishing touch is the joinery pins in the chair back, which he carves from white-tailed deer antlers collected on walks. “Materials of the same place have a tendency to go well together,” he says.

Most surprisingly, perhaps, is the community’s embrace of technology and progressive ideas (think: flattening the round broom)—qualities that attracted Hudson Valley designer Kim Markel. “This combination of ingenuity and resourcefulness is so admirable. It’s about finding solutions in unexpected places,” says Markel, alluding to her dreamlike Glow series, which uses a recycled resin composite that took years to perfect. “The shape is familiar but the material is almost foreign to the matter.”

As Schutz explains, a Shaker-influenced furnishing doesn’t have to feel or look like one would expect.

“People want something that has meaning and is connected to a set of values,” she says. “It’s a lot more interesting to see how the ethos is manifesting itself in ways that may not be immediately obvious.”

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Underwood Abaca Macrame Braid / samuelandsons.com. Majani Brass & Raffia Trim by S. Harris / fabricut.com. Ovina Sisal & Wool Rug in Dove / starkcarpet.com.

Hillevi Grasscloth Wallcovering in Peony & Off-White by Peter Fasano / johnrosselli.com. Abaca Horizon Wallcovering in Cinnamon / carlisleco.com.

GREEN THUMB Clockwise from top left: Rustica Grass Roman Shade in Burlap / hunterdouglas.com. Madeleine Sisal Wallcovering in Linden by Michael S. Smith / hartmannforbes.com. Hillevi Grasscloth Wallcovering in Kiwi by Peter Fasano / johnrosselli.com. Cadiz Cork Wallcovering in Titanium by Stroheim / fabricut.com. Braided Square Base Urn / mainlybaskets.com.

Sankara Jute Border / samuelandsons.com. River Jute Rug / usa.armadillo-co.com. Farnham Long Tom Pot #3 by Peter Wakefield / hivepalmbeach.com. Gizi Evergreen Jute Rug / annieselke.com. Jacob Stripe Ramie Window Covering in Linden by Michael S. Smith / hartmanforbes.com. Strié Sisal Wallcovering in Green Tea / jimthompsonfabrics.com.

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Capa Raffia Trim in Hemp / pindler.com. Narrative Abaca & Mulberry Wallcovering in Crystal / weitznerlimited.com. Zumberi Abaca Rug / pattersonflynnmartin.com.

GARDEN PARTY Clockwise from top left: Wild Flower Sisal Wallcovering in Sleepy Blue / thibautdesign.com. Rattan Grasscloth Wallcovering in Seacloud and Bronze / madeaux.com. Argus Grasscloth Wallcovering in Aqua/Metallic Sisal by Peter Fasano / johnrosselli.com. Cape May Raffia Wallcovering in Pale Blue / thibautdesign.com. Waterfall Woven Wood Shade in Hampton in Almond / theshadestore.com. Hexagon Wood Veneer Wallcovering in Ivory / yorkwallcoverings.com. Caspian Blue/White Marbleized Pot / hivepalmbeach.com.

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The Camps Bay rattan chair by Universal Furniture feels as fresh as an ocean breeze year-round, with its open frame and plush Crypton fabric cushions. Sleep Green Rest easy in the Tombo bed with “Inside Green” from Cisco Home. Crypton’s Greenguard® Gold-certified Lester Snow fabric always comes clean with permanent stain resistance. Inside, Tombo is made with all natural, responsible, organic materials—for a safe and sound sleep. Oops, Rewind Crypton Home Fabric is a no-stress, no-mess, antimicrobial wonder. Spills bead up like magic—even sticky or buttery ones. Stains lift easily with only mild soap and water. Try it yourself at home; order a free test kit today at crypton.com. Divine Dining Nowhere is Crypton fabric more important than in the dining room, where upholstered chairs mean family and guests can gather longer and more comfortably. Here, Arhaus’ refined, modern Jagger chairs are upholstered in P/K Lifestyles Mixology fabric with a Crypton finish—ensuring spills are never a problem. opposite: Menswear-Inspired The Paxton sofa from Arhaus, with its low profile and curved lines, feels current and timeless at once. With English rolled arms accentuated by meticulous pleating, it looks as expertly tailored as a Savile Row suit. Shown here in Crypton Suntory Stone striped linen.

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Meet The Goodtime Hotel, the brainchild of Grammy Award-winning artist Pharrell Williams and hospitality maven David Grutman. The Ken Fulkdesigned, 266-room property offers exactly what the name suggests. Art Deco nuances and cheeky, colorful designs abound throughout the lobby, suites and cabana-clad rooftop pool, Strawberry Moon, creating a hangout that has enough nostalgia and contemporary splash to appeal to past, present and future sunseekers. thegoodtimehotel.com

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Brooklyn’s Boerum Hill neighborhood recently welcomed a new kid on the block with the opening of the Ace Hotel.

Roman and Williams designed the ground-up build and interiors, making this their third collaboration with Atelier Ace. The resulting hotel offers an “undecorated and tactile spirit,” say the designers, who drew inspiration from the surrounding industrial areas, artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and the traditions of studios and work spaces. acehotel.com

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With its effortless brand of California hospitality, Palisociety’s newest outpost, Palihouse Santa Barbara, has settled into a 1920s Spanish Colonial blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Offering just two dozen rooms, the property is intimate and chockfull of charm. Communal areas, like this living room adjacent to the bar, combine subtle coastal elements, preppy plaids, vintage treasures and, what founder Avi Brosh calls, “American Riviera” touches. palisociety.com

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“The thing about light is that it’s always changing,” explains Erin Lorek of Lorekform. After studying light from the object’s point of view at North Carolina’s Penland School of Craft, Lorek developed her own glass and iron process, and has since honed her craft while operating out of Brooklyn Glass studio in Gowanus, New York. For each piece, including The Surround Pendant, shown, she ladles glass onto large iron plates that start out as clay, and then presses various textures into the mixture to refract light. A simple lost-wax casting process transforms the pattern into iron and creates imperfections, which add their own narrative to the original texture. This deep dive into materiality and form are a true expression of an artist dedicated to the evolving pursuit of light. lorekform.com

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When asked why handcrafting furniture is still important today, Matty Cruise of Corbin Cruise admits it’s because the artform is disappearing. While the digital age has certainly contributed to accessibility and exposure, he says there is something primal about working with your hands, especially as fewer people learn these valuable skills. For Cruise, this includes metal smithing, fabrication and experimentation with steel, brass, bronze and aluminum out of his workshop in upstate New York. The Aqueduct Bench and Fluted Console, shown, for example, are part of his new Gouge Collection, in which an invasive finish is used to age the pieces with a striking patina. His Collection No. 1 Coffee Table and Lattice Mirror Frame are also favorite designs, the result of slowing things down, sitting with the materials and seeing where his imagination takes him. corbincruise.com

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A celebrated artist in her own right for decades, New Orleans resident Natalie Erwin was constantly on the hunt for beautiful frames to complement her work. So, the recent launch of Fleur Home, a bright, happy collection of customizable mirrors and trim, seemed to be an organic evolution for the painter. Each piece is handmade from wood and finished in hues from color purveyors Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams and Farrow & Ball, as well as in bespoke tones. The designs are a nod to all the wonder and whimsy that her city has to offer. Even her mirror names pay homage to New Orleans, such as Garden District Laurel, Satsuma, Audubon and Carnival Proteus (all shown). Further fueling her creativity, Erwin has collaborated with other artists she admires, including Riley Sheehey, with several more in the works. fleurhome.com

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For Los Angeles artisan Bennet Schlesinger, inspiration is found through the maintenance and cyclical rhythm of creation itself.

Made from bamboo, paper and ceramic, his evocative and ethereal lighting pieces come to life through many steps—moments he describes as quiet action. Having grown up watching his uncle shape surfboards, he was taught by his family to see form and notice details in both art and functional objects, a practice he continues today. The fabrication process for the shades, which has been years in development, involves bamboo for the structure with layers upon layers of translucent paper sheets and archival glue for an overall effect that radiates warmth. Producing thoughtfully considered works that still exude ease and natural expression is certainly no small feat. bennetschlesinger.com

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Detroit-based product designer Nina Cho credits her education for giving her the freedom to form a unique way of creating. Having studied woodworking and furniture design at Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea, followed by a focus on 3D design at Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cho now tells her story through pieces of furniture, and is influenced by the artistic ethics of her Korean heritage. In discussing her vision, the artist says, “There is beauty in empty spaces and it’s about respecting absence as much as the object.” This reductive aesthetic is a combination of Eastern philosophy with experimental form, exemplified in works like the Maung Maung Mirror and Cantilever Table, both shown. Through the use of various mediums and materials including glass, metal, wood and marble, Cho aims to make sculptural works that blur the lines between art and design. ninacho.com

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Is this a main bath? It’s a powder room but can also function as a full bath. These spaces are unique because they’re one of the only areas in a home that nearly everyone, including guests, experiences, but not for a lot of time. This allows for the opportunity to make a really dramatic, special statement without the risk of fatigue. Like this marble! Talk to us about it. The clients love stone of all types. They wanted something impactful, so the idea was for someone to walk in and feel enveloped by the marble, which is polished Guatemala Verde. It has this glowing effect. Because the stone is so bold, I wanted the other elements to fall in line, both serving a function while still looking beautiful. What about lighting? Creating equal lighting throughout is really important, especially when the powder room has a directional window. If you don’t light from above and from the sides, very harsh shadows will be cast. We added the sconces and overhead fixture, and also installed brass louvers with caning at the window to bring in a soft light and add visual interest without taking away from the stone. Why did you choose brass details? Green marble lends itself to a warmer metal, which plays well with the wood flooring. I wanted most of these brass components—the fittings and hardware—to be pretty minimal and recede. The shower without any glass sort of shrinks back and doesn’t detract from the fact that this is an exquisite powder room. Even with the striking components, there is a certain quietness in this space that is really beautiful. nainoa.com

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“The thing about powder rooms is that they have to be functional, but they don’t have to be that functional,” explains designer Jamie Ivey of Ivey Design Group. It’s one of the few places in the home that is style first, she says, which translates to permission to have fun. The starting point in this central Virginia home was the sleek and modern sink by

Porcelanosa that paired perfectly with a copper faucet. After searching extensively for the right wallcovering, Ivey finally landed on Arte’s Focus Facet motif, which she wrapped the walls and ceiling in. With angled lines and a textured surface, the wallpaper shines much like a bright penny when the sunlight hits just right. iveydesigngroup.com

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MIRROR MIRROR When it comes to finishing touches in the bath, mirrors are the ultimate accessory. From whimsical silhouettes to luxe materials and metallic detailing, these reflective accent pieces deserve their moment in the spotlight. Designer Cara Woodhouse explains, “Whether looking for something more decorative, modern, glam or whimsical, there’s a mirror out there to put on your wall.”

Clockwise from top right: Tennyson by Bunny Williams for Mirror Image Home / $1,795 / bunnywilliamshome.com. Melody / $2,100 / carversguild.com. Waverly by Made Goods / $1,350 / mecox.com. Bobbin Mirror / $1,203 / susieatkinson.com. Gloria Mirror / $1,300 / arteriorshome.com. Reunion Mirror by Busetti Garuti Redaelli / $455 / ligne-roset.com.

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MARBLE MOMENT In a traditional Victorian home in Deal, New Jersey, the marriage of old and new was the guiding principle for a modern main bathroom update. Lead designer Cara Woodhouse built the design around the existing green tile, mixing in elements like rich Calacatta marble and unlacquered brass fittings. “I have an obsession with stone,” Woodhouse admits, adding that she’ll incorporate it everywhere she can when it comes to the bath. With the statement-making materials in place, Woodhouse turned to the functional features such as storage and detailing, building in a custom double-sink vanity and relaxed West Elm Mirrors. carawoodhouse.com

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There’s a certain magic to a backyard hideaway; a conjuring of escape from the comforts of home with ageless appeal. Perhaps it is this very quality that spurred a movement of quarantined homeowners to convert or construct petite outbuildings devoted to good times and creative pursuits. The way we see it, the trend is a win-win for maximizing property while staying young at heart. Take inspiration from these bite-sized exemplars around the country.

Designer Bryan Graybill and Historical Concepts President Andrew Cogar looked to the primitive, monochrome homes of early Nantucket and Newport in selecting Benjamin Moore’s Narragansett Green for the façade of Graybill’s East Hampton cocktail shed. With a view to easy-breezy entertaining by the pool, the accordion window with mahogany sill functions as a self-catering bar.

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For Bryan Graybill, designing a cocktail shed at his Hamptons home alongside architect Andrew Cogar proved a great opportunity to flex his background in hospitality design. “My husband and I love to entertain, but we also like to be part of the party, so we tried to create a selfdirected environment,” he explains. “We wanted a casual hosting program, and to keep guests and wet bathing suits out of the kitchen when they need a drink.

We defined that purpose first and the architecture followed.”

For the exterior expression, Cogar and Graybill drew inspiration from East Hampton village—specifically, from its one-room schoolhouse whose modest scale and circa 1784 charm felt apropos. “Reclaimed materials were key to bringing a sense of nostalgia into the present,” says Graybill.

Cement tile (allegedly salvaged from stables in Spain), irregular-width wood siding to reflect hand planing of the 18 th century, a simple shake roof and burnished brass details all lend to the historical ethos, while restaurant-grade appliances, including an ice maker, dishwasher and refrigeration suite, offer all the modern comforts of a tiny resort.

“There’s something fun and ceremonial about ‘opening up the bar,’ ” says Cogar, pointing to the pool-facing accordion window, a busy watering hole in the summer months. Meanwhile, the interior functions as a dressing room (replete with an outdoor shower off the back) and a berth-like loft accessed via ladder provides guests (and often Graybill himself) a comfy place to steal away for a nap. “It’s such a fun little workhouse and not redundant to the kitchen,” says Cogar, adding, “if you’re going to do an outbuilding, being honest about what you want—whether that’s turning out 30 margaritas in a hour or not—will help you make the most of it.” graybillddb.com; historicalconcepts.com

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A Tallahassee, Florida, garden house by Alison Carabasi with interior design by Cary Langston of Langston Sprowls Design Group serves as a sophisticated pool lounge—and fully functional HQ. “The client had been paying so much in rent for her downtown office that the garden house paid for itself in a few months,” shares Carabasi.

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Working with a build team of Amish craftsmen in her native Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Alison Carabasi has carved a chic niche for herself: designing exquisite custom garden houses, which are then shipped as a single, finished piece to discerning clients around the country. Below, Carabasi shares her insight on the accessory dwelling’s limelight moment.

Origin story: I’m from an artistic family and grew up appreciating pretty homes. But this all started when I made my own garden house and saw how much my whole family fell in love with it. Every time I looked out my window, it made me happy. My kids called it “The Shed” in high school, and all their friends would come over and hang out. I saw how great it was to have one—how it enhanced everything about my yard, my home, my life.

Business report: I noticed an uptick before the pandemic, and it’s only increased since then. You know how in England gardening is a big part of mainstream culture? I think that’s happening here more and more.

There’s a growing awareness for healthy eating and healthy living, and that translates to people being out in their yards and caring for their gardens. It’s a good trend.

On deck: Continuing to evolve the architectural styles we offer; one I have in mind is a pagoda. I also want to launch garden ornaments and accessories. I have a copper sphere and finial designs that are so pretty, and I just launched lanterns—for no reason other than the fact that I don’t want to see ugly lanterns on my buildings! hillbrookcollections.com

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At my home in St. Petersburg, Florida, a shed became the foundation for my garden studio. Syncing the look to my home’s Georgian exterior was important, so I opted for hipped roofs and an all-white exterior. To take advantage of the garden views, I installed two reclaimed French doors instead of windows, and built in two lime-washed benches. One serves as my work space, the other as a floral arranging and potting spot. Cases were built on top to house collections of glass and silver floral vessels, which I look forward to setting out for small garden parties.

But for now at least, the studio is all mine. athomewithjoseph.com

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In 1929, Frederick P. Ristine, a Philadelphia investment banker, and his wife, Elizabeth, moved into BetzFred, the aptly named Wayne, Pennsylvania, English Arts and Crafts estate that would be their country home. Fast forward nearly a century and

seeing an irreplaceable diamond in the rough, Lauren Wylonis scooped it up with a view to restoration. While the property was renamed the Heydon Estate, everything else was lovingly patched, painted and coaxed back to period glory. Even the original potting shed, which stands like a beacon at the entrance to a walled English garden (which Wylonis nostalgically planted with lavender, hydrangeas, redbud trees, salvia and roses), got a fresh face lift befitting its roots.

Today, BetzFred is home to a young family who saw a great place to raise children in its fairy-tale grounds rich with nooks and crannies and history. While outbuildings are on the rise, this grand specimen, modeled after the potting sheds of old English country homes, reminds that “structures are super important, interesting focal points to gardens,” says Wylonis. “This has been true for years and years and years.” kingshavendesign.com; kingshavenproperties.com

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rowing up on a property outside London with fabulous gardens and fruit orchards had a lasting effect on interior designer Sheri Bailey, who intuitively sought a similar feel for the home she and her husband, Camp, built for their family in Houston. “I love nature and being outside, and our house reflects that,” says Bailey. Their new residence, brought to life in collaboration with architect Ken Newberry, features an idyllic backyard setting where the couple and their children enjoy a pool, fire pit area and expansive loggia for both dining and gathering. “We maintained the largest portion of the lot possible for outdoor living,” recalls Newberry, “and wrapped the architecture around it.” Meanwhile, Bailey also tasked Newberry with giving the structure a timeless look—“as if it had been there forever,” the architect notes. “We went with an old-world style but on the fresher, more modern side.”

The materials palette proved critical to achieving the timelessness Bailey envisioned.

“These selections were most important—even more so than the furnishings—because they created the overall feel,” she explains. Headlining the mix are century-old antique white oak planks sourced from Massachusetts, used as beams in spaces like the kitchen and main bedroom as well as for the flooring throughout. “Their natural finish was perfect—we didn’t even need to stain them,” says Bailey, noting the distressed surfaces feel lived-in, yet still stand up to her active family and dogs. On the exterior, classical elements such as reclaimed slate roof shingles, copper gutters and mortared brick, all implemented by builder Steve Goodchild, who worked with project manager Brad Burns and project coordinator Christie Fisher, help soften the façade. “The slate roof isn’t the typical black, but rather shades of weathered blue and gray,” says Bailey.

Inside, Newberry turned his attention to circulation and utilized techniques like varying the ceiling heights and treatments. “This house unfolds with surprises experienced through not just the ceilings but also the circulation, views, centerlines and the sizes or shapes of rooms and how they relate to human scale,” he explains. The foyer’s plaster barrel-vaulted ceiling gives way

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to the antique white oak beams overhead in the living room, for example, where a wall of windows capturing picturesque backyard vistas ushers in a flood of natural light. All the while, Newberry says, “there are no ‘dead-end’ rooms.” Instead, the architect created what he describes as a circulation “loop” allowing foot traffic to flow from the foyer, through each main area, and all the way back around for easy everyday living and entertaining.

Within these spaces, “some furnishings and details are European while others are modern,” explains Bailey, “and texture was important.” To that end, the interior designer scouted London’s Pimlico Road for statement lighting, namely the minimal Rose Uniacke kitchen plaster cone pendants and the elaborate Cox London bronzed iron oak tree dining room chandelier. She also mixed traditional and contemporary pieces like the architectural Roja marble sculpture set atop an antique black-marble-top iron center table in the foyer and custom modern Belgian-style sofas flanking a round antique walnut table in the living room. As with the home’s materials palette, layers of contrasting textures—including the Calacatta marble backsplash, brass cabinetry hardware and woven English bridle leather seat counter stools in the kitchen—help keep the aesthetic relaxed and interesting.

These interiors flow seamlessly outside thanks to a combination of archways, reclaimed beams and wall-mounted gas lanterns. And Newberry devised multiple poolside “destinations” for the family to use both together and with guests. “It’s what I looked forward to having most,” says Bailey, noting the men often retreat to the limestonetop fire pit, while the ladies gather with wine and cheese on sofas near the loggia fireplace. “In the warmer months we’ve dined outdoors almost every night,” she adds. All the while, landscape designer Serena Gibson helped imagine a landscape that “didn’t look too manicured,” Bailey says. Hence, wisteria cascades over a pergola in the grill and bar area, Boston Ivy climbs the mortared brick and clusters of Peggy Martin roses burst with pink blooms on a gable wall over the loggia—creating a tranquil scene hearkening back to the English gardens of Bailey’s childhood. “Every Saturday morning you’ll find me outside reading my design books,” she says. “I love the sense of comfort and calmness this home provides.”

The living room’s custom Belgian-style sofas in Holly Hunt fabric are accented with pillows in a Holland & Sherry custom-embroidered material. Interior designer Sheri Bailey chose a hand-blown lamp with a marble finish from Longoria Collection to top an antique walnut table from Liz Spradling Antiques.

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Above: An eye-catching pillow in Rule of Three’s Stone Plum Starlight Night fabric from James contrasts the Holland & Sherry linen-clad breakfast room sofa near a coffee table from Area. The adjacent kitchen’s Rose Uniacke pendants light Mark Albrecht Studio counter stools from Holly Hunt. The large painting by Jessica Halonen is from M. Naeve.

Opposite: Custom steel entry doors from Atelier Domingue lead to a foyer where a 19th-century French lantern from W. Gardner Antiques lights an antique table from Shabby Slips Home and sculpture from Found. Mirrors—also from W. Gardner Antiques— overlook benches in Tillett Textiles linen. The limestone flooring is from Farmhouse Stone.

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Above: The kitchen’s Calacatta marble vent hood and backsplash from Walker Zanger frame a Lacanche gas range. The rug is from Carol Piper Rugs.

Opposite: Carlos Ramirez art from Dimmitt Contemporary Art and Romo fabric draperies from Culp Associates punctuate plaster dining room walls by Segreto Finishes. A branchy chandelier from Cox London anchors a custom walnut dining table and chairs in Rose Tarlow velvet from David Sutherland. The rug is Retorra.

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Above: The formal powder bathroom’s Liaison by Kelly Wearstler Mosaics flooring from Ann Sacks echoes art by Michelle Aviña from M. Naeve. A Rocky Mountain faucet from Fixtures & Fittings, Apparatus sconce and Egg Collective mirror overlook a floating soapstone sink from Arizona Tile.

Opposite: A Robert James Collection Majorca bed, Made Goods chest from Ladco and Suzanne Kasler lamp from M&M Lighting mingle in the main bedroom. The Holland & Sherry velvet-clad sofa holds a Kelly Wearstler for Kravet embroidered silk pillow opposite a coffee table from Area. The rug is Merida.

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Architect Ken Newberry maintained the largest portion of the lot possible for outdoor living and wrapped the architecture around it. Janus et Cie Amari rattan armchairs surround a fire pit overlooking landscaping designed in collaboration with landscape designer Serena Gibson and installed by Kainer & Kainer Landscape Architecture. Cameron Builders, Inc. installed the pool and hardscaping.

One for the Ages An Austin design team creates a modernist retreat where three generations thrive together.

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Architecture: Matt Fajkus and Sarah Johnson, Matt Fajkus Architecture Interior Design: Joel Mozersky, Joel Mozersky Design Home Builder: Marc Molak and Kelly Molak, Soledad Builders Landscape Architecture: Shaney Clemmons, Shademaker Studio, LLC

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ultigenerational living was architect Matt Fajkus’ challenge for a family comprising three generations: husband and wife Karl Arcuri and Gitanjali Yadav, their young son Akash, and Yadav’s parents, Jagjit and Kalpana Yadav.

Jagjit had purchased the almost-one-acre lot in the heart of Austin with the intention of one day living there with Kalpana. But as time passed, that plan evolved into creating a home to accommodate the extended family of five. Realizing this vision proved challenging, however, as the steep, wooded site held a midcentury modern house deemed architecturally significant by the city’s Historic Landmark Commission but unsalvageable by structural engineers—as well as by Fajkus and builders Marc Molak and Kelly Molak. “The house was basically falling into the creek below,” Fajkus recalls. “There was a one-foot difference between one side of the living room and the other.” It quickly became clear the damage could not be corrected.

Fortunately, the commission members agreed— with the hope that any new dwelling would honor some of the original home’s design principles. “They wanted something a little more natural, a little more tucked into the landscape, not something that was pounding its chest on the hillside,” Fajkus says. On the other hand, “Jagjit has more traditional tastes while Kalpana likes modern—and they both like living in large houses,” Karl notes. Kalpana, the daughter of an Indian politician, “grew up living in palatial estates, colonial bungalows, the Edwin Lutyens-designed houses,” Gitanjali explains, referencing the famed English architect who largely designed New Delhi. “And my father loves collecting ornate furniture from the old palaces in India, including giant four-poster beds that can sleep a family of five,” she adds. The new residence needed to accommodate those tastes, as well as allow for the family’s love of cooking and gardening.

And it was imperative to strike a balance between common and private spaces.

To satisfy these desires, Fajkus and his team— including principal architect and project manager Sarah Johnson—and the builders created three zones atop the former home’s footprint, “each with its own integrity and identity, but part of a cohesive

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whole,” Fajkus says. A ground-level wood-and-glass volume with expansive views encloses the shared kitchen-living-dining space on one end and an accessible suite on the other for the grandparents.

Stacked atop it is another rectilinear form, this one clad in white stucco, which holds Karl and Gitanjali’s suite, their son’s bedroom and a shared living area. This level opens to a bridge leading to raised garden beds designed by landscape architect Shaney Clemmons as well as to beehives that Karl maintains. Another gray-brick space encloses a den, mudroom and laundry room, and a matching guest house connects to the main residence via a covered walkway. Uniting these distinct zones is the home’s two-story central core, defined by pale-blue paneled walls and a floating wood-and-steel staircase.

Though each of the private realms includes its own sitting area, “they aren’t meant to be selfsufficient bungalows,” Fajkus explains. As a result, energy flows to the common areas, especially the kitchen, which is right at the heart of the scheme and designed as a place for all three generations to meet. It’s also where the structure’s connection to nature proves especially strong, with floorto-ceiling windows framing a panorama of the tree canopy and sky. “It’s all about that view,” says designer Joel Mozersky, who helped the homeowners select furnishings, fixtures and artwork. “When you’re in the living room, you feel like you’re in a tree house, so rather than detract from that, we kept the furnishings minimal and not too decorative—like the house itself.”

Taking cues from the architectural palette of concrete, wood and brick, which flows seamlessly from interiors to exterior, Mozersky—working with designer Scott Martin—helped the family marry their furnishings from India with clean-lined new pieces in neutral tones. For the kitchen, he chose white quartz countertops that complement hexagonal blue backsplash tiles. For the adjacent dining area, he specified twin dining tables that can accommodate a small group or a crowd, custom light fixtures reminiscent of tangles of pick-up sticks, and artist Ed Baynard’s 1976 painting, Pots, which Mozersky says he loves “for its simplicity.” That artwork—set against a backdrop of whitewashed-cypress walls—creates a quiet moment exemplifying what’s most remarkable about this residence: despite all of its complexity, in the end simplicity and beauty prevail.

The main entry is furnished minimally with a bench from Blu Dot and artwork from Zoe Bios Creative in deference to the dark brick walls, concrete floors and custom cypress door by Grand Door Company.

Above: A whitewashed-cypress fireplace wall, with a concrete and steel surround fabricated by Dusty Whipple Designs, provides a striking focal point in the living room. Designer Joel Mozersky selected a Modena Slope Arm sectional and 1950s Italian Shelter armchair, both from RH, to gather around the Concho table in limestone from Yucca Stuff.

Opposite: Custom wood dining area tables designed in collaboration with Litmus Industries pair with RH Vero leather side chairs, while bespoke lighting designed with Warbach Lighting nods to the tangles of live oak tree branches outside. The vintage Ed Baynard painting is from Sputnik Modern.

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Benjamin Moore Harbor Haze coats custom cabinetry fabricated by RiverCity Cabinets at the kitchen’s perimeter, where it complements the Strata V backsplash tile from Cement Tile Shop. The hexagonal pattern is a subtle reference to the owner’s beekeeping hobby. Cork flooring provides comfort underfoot.

The energy flows to the common areas, areas, especially the kitchen, which is right at the heart of the scheme. scheme.

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Above: The home’s central core, clad in millwork painted Benjamin Moore Harbor Haze, features a dramatic staircase fabricated by Austin Iron and Soledad Builders with custom floating steel treads and a handrail capped with white oak.

Opposite: A breeze-block wall separates the guest house from the auto court.

The Thorburn wide wall sconces are from Rejuvenation.

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Three zones sit atop the former home’s footprint—each footprint —each with its own integrity and identity, but part of a cohesive whole. whole.

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The design team at Matt Fajkus Architecture broke down the home’s scale into separate masses, each defined by different materials.

The ground-level wood-and-glass volume appears to hang over the hillside like a tree house among the oaks.

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OPPORTUNITY CALLS This virtuoso Dallas figurative artist is blazing his own trail to success.

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allas artist Riley Holloway tends to follow the road less traveled.

His path has veered from dabbling in graphic design to immersing himself in early European oil painting styles, with Holloway constantly looking to other artists and experiences to help mold and shape his technique. “Each opportunity has in some way felt like a defining moment,” he says.

During his first year studying graphic design at The Art Institute of Dallas, Holloway discovered John Howard Sanden’s Portraits from Life in 29 Steps and began creating traditional oil paintings in his apartment. His life drawing professor mentioned a summer program at The Florence Academy of Art in Florence, where Holloway went to study the style of the old masters before deciding not to continue school for graphic design. “I left knowing I wanted to paint as well as everyone else,” he recalls, “but also develop my own technique.” He continued honing his skills through Art Love Magic (a collective of artists supporting the local art scene), was awarded a residency at the Fairmont hotel in Dallas and launched his first solo exhibition, “SHOOK!!!,” at the hotel’s gallery.

Holloway now paints from home, where he's always been more comfortable and productive.

“I’ve finally figured out good lighting, which happens to be the best in one spot out in the garage,” he adds. His array of stunning figurative work captures the emotional vulnerability of his subjects, sometimes loved ones and other times strangers. And he has mastered the malleability of traditional oil paint. “It can imitate practically anything when done correctly,” he explains. Often inspired by print magazines, he plans out typography placement on his works beforehand in order to convey a poetic narrative. Then he takes his figures straight to canvas.

Holloway praises his artist mother, once a page layout artist for JCPenney, for sparking his passion. Together they perused fashion magazines, “and I still gravitate toward that composition,” he says. With hopes of one day exhibiting with her, Holloway—represented locally by Erin Cluley Gallery—continues seeking new experiences. “Moments and opportunities motivate me,” Holloway explains. “To be able to pick anyone I want to work with or do something I haven’t done before is very exciting.”

The captivating work of Dallas-based artist Riley Holloway often exudes personal meaning and sentimentality, including a moody self-portrait (bottom, right) done in the style of Rembrandt, as well as an oil-on-canvas painting (previous pages, left) depicting his great uncle's house in Monroeville, Alabama, in the background.

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A noble lineage and collection of antiques guide the update of a Dallas abode.

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Interior Design: Tiffany McKinzie, Tiffany McKinzie Interior Design Home Builder: Dan McKeithen, Provenance Builders

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t was all about making the house current while still keeping that traditional flair,” recalls designer Tiffany McKinzie of her Dallas client’s brief for a long-anticipated renovation. The homeowner, who loves nothing more than hosting her children and grandchildren, had lived in her Cape Cod-style house for several years and was ready to make some changes. “She toured new homes in the area and liked that they were light, bright and quiet,” the designer continues. “She wanted that contemporary feeling, just done with her collection of antiques.”

Working with Eskenasy Ferguson Architecture and builder Dan McKeithen, McKinzie devised a plan that increased living space without changing the home’s footprint. Renovations began right at the front door. “We needed to open the entry but we didn’t want to move the central stair,” says McKeithen, explaining that the stairway had likely been enclosed by a prior owner. Removing the wall created instant breathing room and the team integrated an airy steel-framed glass banister topped with a twisted-iron handrail the owner had discovered in Paris and kept in storage. “It’s a prominent feature when you walk in and we’re probably closer to the original flow of front-toback,” continues McKeithen. “Plus, the design is transitional in style so it looks like the house has evolved,” adds McKinzie.

Other changes included reconfiguring the surrounding ground-floor rooms to improve both traffic flow and functionality. The new bedroom suite cleverly incorporates a former porch, and with its calming palette and spa-like bathroom, it’s as enveloping as it is convenient. Two small dens were also combined into one large living area with windows and doors to the porch and backyard. A shiplap ceiling and blue-and-white color palette now give the space “the Cape Cod feel the owner likes,” notes McKinzie. There is also a new “coffee chat corner,” the designer says, adding, “there are a lot of seating and eating places here.”

An adjacent breakfast room and kitchen also now benefit from more natural light. “Those areas, along with the dining room, were more about

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simple aesthetic changes,” McKinzie continues.

Awash in white with gold accents, the updated kitchen reveals the homeowner’s playful spirit with antique majolica perched high atop a gilt bracket and a glowing pink chandelier.

But perhaps the home’s most heartwarming evolution is the conversion of the formal living room into a wood-paneled library for the homeowner’s collection of family heirlooms. A descendant of European nobility, she has books passed down through the generations, framed documents and even a few mining tools from one relative’s Gold Rush adventures. “She had snippets of inspiration images,” says McKinzie, recalling one photo of a paneled wall with a fireplace, mirror and paintings.

“It was just enough for us to run with.”

To furnish the space, the designer began with the client’s existing antique rug and reupholstered important pieces like her camelback sofa. A sleek center table and a contemporary ceiling light bring a touch of modern edge. “It’s traditional but fresh,” she says of the room. With artifacts now easily at hand, it’s the perfect place for the homeowner to encourage her grandchildren’s interest in history. And when it’s bedtime, they have brand-new bedrooms to enjoy. “Their previous rooms were bold and bright, which they liked, so we gave them that same feeling but designed for more longevity,” McKinzie explains.

The rooms still feature cheerful fabrics and wallpapers but now marry in new and antique pieces in ways that feel more grown up.

Family spaces dot every inch of the property, on which the design team also built a new rear garage incorporating a pool house with a second-story entertaining area, kitchenette and guest suite.

Outdoors, landscape designer Matthew Murrey created borders surrounding the existing pool of boxwood, low-maintenance perennials and roses, among other updates. “There’s an easy transition from inside to outside now and all of the spaces relate,” says McKeithen, explaining the entire project focused on improving the original concepts.

“We stayed true to what our client wanted,” adds McKinzie. “This renovation is about how her family uses the home and their comfort here—and there’s a sense of history that just makes it all feel good.”

Visible from the library, the custom front door is painted Sherwin-Williams Smoky Blue. Designer Tiffany McKinzie carried the exterior paint color, Benjamin Moore White Dove, into the entry and throughout most of the first floor. Visual Comfort & Co. lighting from Taylors hangs above.

Above: In the den, a Hickory Chair sofa and Century slipper chairs in a patterned Effe fabric from EC Dicken gather around a coffee table from The CEH. The drum table is from Blue Print.

Draperies also feature an Effe design from EC Dicken.

Opposite: A Paris street scene oil painting hangs above the den mantel selected from the McGaha Collection for Materials Marketing; the fire screen is from Blue Print. Side chairs refreshed in an Effe material pair with Century drink tables from McGannon Showrooms.

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McKinzie dubbed the den’s cozy banquette area a “coffee chat corner.” Built by ER Woodworks, it showcases a Caroline Cecil fabric from Laura Lee Clark. The Urban Electric Co.’s Campion pendant hangs above a marble-top table with a hammered-brass base. Artwork is from the owner’s personal collection.

Above, left: The bar area off the kitchen enjoys new built-ins by Douglas Cabinetry and a quartzite counter and backsplash from Aria Stone Gallery. Schaub pulls from Pierce Hardware complement cabinetry painted in Sherwin-Williams Jogging Path.

The Fuller pendant is from Schoolhouse.

Above, right: Beyond the kitchen and bar area, the mudroom features graphic black-and-white floor tile from LiLi Cement Tile Line.

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Above: The powder bathroom features Tiffany McKinzie for Effe wallpaper from EC Dicken and Visual Comfort & Co. sconces from Taylors. A Kohler faucet mounts to a marble backsplash from Aria Stone Gallery atop cabinetry with pulls from Pierce Hardware.

Opposite: A Lindsay Cowles wallpaper envelopes the main bedroom, where JF Fabrics velvet covers the bed and C&C Milano trim enhances a Peacock Alley duvet cover. Nightstands from Blue Print, a Serena & Lily bench and a Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier from Taylors complete the space.

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Right: The pool bathroom’s Kohler sink from Ferguson customized in Sherwin-Williams Lemon Twist pops against subway tiles from Modwalls; the wallpaper is by Mitchell Black. Both mirror and lighting are from Schoolhouse.

Opposite: The pool house also contains an upstairs guest suite. Landscape designer Matthew Murrey created borders surrounding the existing pool that include boxwood and lowmaintenance perennials.

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