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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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NEWSWORTHY Large-scale painterly murals prove to be all the rage this fall.

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C O M M E N TA R Y Creatives reveal their greatest inspirations and style revelations.

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5 MINUTES WITH Luxe sits down with fashion designer Christian Siriano.

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M AT E R I A L Meet the forces behind four celebrated fabric houses.

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TREND Design talents share insights alongside their new releases.

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K I TC H E N + B AT H Designers highlight the details in these inspired kitchens and baths.

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LETTER EDITOR’S

In my happy place; sitting in designer Brittany Bromley’s chic room for Kips Bay Palm Beach.

There’s a lively dialogue in the design world of late centered around the notion of “original” design and copying. I prefer to tweak the adjective to “genuine,” since everything is ultimately derivative. What is original, after all? Two great creatives of the world, Steve Jobs and Pablo Picasso both are quoted as saying, “Good artists copy, great artists steal.” Hmm. What they really mean is: be influenced by an idea that inspires you, turn it on its head and make it into something entirely different. Don’t imitate...create.

Here’s what I know about design as an editor who lives it every day. There is an abundance of riches to be inspired by if you’re curious, open to observation and educating yourself about design history.

There are artists, creatives and makers across the country who turn out interesting work developed with integrity. Seek them out and support them, dear reader, for they drive design and “originality,” pushing everything to be ever more captivating, compelling and joyful. As design should be.

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BEAUTY BY DESIGN BY GINGER CURTIS After flipping through Beauty

by Design, the first book by Ginger Curtis of Urbanology Designs, we couldn’t wait to dig into the details with the Dallas-area designer. Curtis has an inspiring background—from surviving breast cancer to starting a nowthriving interiors business from her kitchen table—that’s at the heart of her story. urbanologydesigns.com

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What’s the inspiration behind Beauty by Design? I use the interior design process to illustrate my life’s journey in a very candid fashion. I want the book’s authenticity to encourage others to be fearless, seek beauty and believe they are worthy of it within their homes and in their daily lives.

What are your goals for the book? I wanted it to be beautiful, authentic and captivating.

In a world of so many interior design books, I wanted mine to have a message of hope.

Describe your style. Rooted in simplicity and elevated by extraordinary beauty, our interiors bring to life a style we call “organic luxury.” It’s a soft, modern approach that lets you relax in the warmth of a comfortable and well-crafted home.

How is the book organized? It follows the interior design process through which I take my own clients—beginning with the dream, which leads to a plan. And with a solid plan, you can begin to select and gather. Within this format, the book weaves in the home improvement process, my story and elements of self-improvement and encouragement.

Anything else you’d like to add? Beauty is an invitation. Will you pursue it one day—or will today be day one?

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In Austin, Summer Classics Home recently opened the doors to its third retail location in the Lone Star State. Boasting both curated and customizable designs to suit any design aesthetic, the new store particularly caters to customers seeking the ultimate luxury outdoor furniture shopping experience: The shop stocks a full assortment of weatherproof furnishings and accessories. Additionally, expect personalized design expertise provided by a staff of highly trained and skilled design consultants. summerclassicshome.com

BALLARD DESIGNS Houston recently became home to the city’s first Ballard Designs store and the brand’s 17 th across the nation. The newly designed 10,000-square-foot space in River Oaks Shopping Center brims with fully decorated room vignettes, furniture, fabrics, lighting, drapery, hardware and accessories— all while providing hundreds of custom options, expert design advice and inspiration to empower customers to unleash their inner decorator. ballarddesigns.com

FOUR HANDS Four Hands—a leading designer of trendsetting lifestyle home furnishings—completed the highly anticipated renovation of its flagship showroom in Austin led by renowned local architecture firm Michael Hsu Office of Architecture. Updated with the goal of better serving as a design hub and shop for wholesale customers, local designers and consumers alike, the 20,000-square-foot space is enveloped in a palette of warm neutrals—serving as the backdrop for the original designs, rich textures and sleek lines defining Four Hands’ furnishings. Notable highlights include an expansive art display showcasing works from emerging artists nationwide alongside best-sellers and seasonal introductions. fourhands.com

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La Colombe d’Or Hotel: In Houston, the newly expanded and renovated La Colombe d’Or hotel offers visitors an artful respite with three stay experiences: the historic Mansion and a residential tower with interiors by Rottet Studio, as well as the Garden Bungalows with interior design by Gin Braverman of Gin Design Group. “We were tasked with creating an environment supporting the Mansion and Tower but different aesthetically,” Braverman says. “We looked to the aesthetic of boho-chic apartments in midcentury Paris, where artists frequenting the original La Colombe d’Or hotel in the South of France might have visited.” To that end, you’ll find wallcoverings by artist Domenica Brockman, unexpected color combinations—think mossy greens and sensuous red velvets, warm leathers and ivory bouclé—existing antique finishes, geometric rugs and custom sculptural, midcentury-style furnishings made by Gin Design Group’s sister firm, GEWL. Designer lighting highlights the original art displayed throughout, hand-selected from the private collection of the property owners, La Colombe d'Or hotel principal Dan Zimmerman and his family. lacolombedor.com

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Colton House Hotel: Patrice Rios of Patrice Rios Interiors brought a bit of quintessential Texas charm to one of her recent design projects, Colton House Hotel. The 80-suite hotel property located on Austin’s hip South Congress Avenue combines residential luxuries with upscale boutique hotel amenities. Drawing inspiration from its distinctive surroundings, it also flaunts a design showcasing the spirit of Austin while paying homage to the Lone Star State’s rich history. Rios locally sourced many of the decor elements, including artwork, lighting fixtures, antique trunks, the lobby barn doors and mirrors from nearby towns including Round Top, La Grange and Lockhart.

“A common theme throughout is imagery of a vintage trunk, representing exploration, while also nodding to Texas’ rustic roots,” notes Rios. And when antiques could not be found, she oversaw the creation of custom furniture pieces for an equally unique look and feel. coltonhousehotel.com

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RH DALLAS, THE GALLERY RH’s newly unveiled RH Dallas, The Gallery is as much an experience as a destination. The 70,000-square-foot, tri-level space not only houses one of the largest collections of home furnishings in the world, but also features a dramatic rooftop restaurant and park, wine bar and in-house interior design services. As RH Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Friedman states, “RH Dallas represents our ongoing quest to revolutionize physical retailing with architecturally inspiring spaces that blur the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality.” With that in mind, the new structure’s striking Venetian plaster exterior is lined with French doors opening onto inviting courtyards and terraces. Access each level via a grand double floating staircase, and definitely head all the way to the top: The third floor reveals the restaurant and opens onto a green roof park inspired by classic European gardens, studded with a series of intimate RH Outdoor lounge spaces. rh.com

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Mind the Gap’s Transylvanian Roots collection is a flourish of color, pattern and texture evocative of the region’s rich cultural heritage.

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Five years ago, Stefan Ormenisan took a leap when he launched a bespoke wallcoverings line—the first of its kind in his home country of Romania—with his business partner Victor Serban. “This was one of the biggest challenges—convincing people from around the world that we are doing serious things with great taste and beautiful stories,” says Ormenisan.

Today, the creative director spends much less time convincing and a lot more time dreaming, as evidenced by the brand’s anniversary collection, Transylvanian Roots—a transportive maximalist assemblage of fabrics, wallpapers and furnishings emblematic of his homeland’s rich Bohemian spirit. “Once an independent country, Transylvania was a melting pot of peoples, cultures and traditions, from Saxons, Hungarians and Romanians to Székelys, Ashkenazi Jews, Armenians and Gypsies,” says Ormenisan, who takes pride in his mixed Romanian, Saxon, Hungarian and Armenian heritage. “When creating these pieces, we drew on the idyllic memories of our childhood summers spent with grandparents in the countryside.”

In those traditional homes, embroidered textiles softened wooden furniture while trimmed and tasseled lamps brightened winter nights—themes reflected in the collection’s jubilant cushions, lampshades and wall art. Ornamental and decorative motifs in lush reds, yellows and greens recall vintage patterns and color palettes used by folk artists for hundreds of years, while painterly botanicals reference Central Asian suzanis and Slavic and Ottoman influences. “I love the diversity in

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The anniversary line includes 18 wallpaper and 13 fabric designs, as well as upholstered furnishings and wall art. Jubilant patterns, such as Vixen (top) and Heirloom (bottom), recall folkloric narratives of flora and fauna.

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such a small area—all of the traditions and customs belonging to different cultures that live together to form the authentic heritage of this place,” says the creative director.

While Ormenisan believes Transylvanian Roots, with its detailed embroidery and handmade finishes, is equally befitting a rural cottage or city setting, he muses it would shine in a stately Georgian manse in London. “I imagine a large garden with a stylish topiary, a monumental entrance and a sumptuous drawing room with a large-buttoned sofa upholstered in the finest cotton velvet with embroidered and printed fabrics,” envisions the creative director.

But for now, Ormenisan will dream a little closer to home. With his business partner, he recently purchased a hunting manor in the Romanian town of Presaca that once belonged to noble Hungarian families—making it the ideal backdrop for the brand’s storybook prints like Erdely, Vixen and Enchanted Woodland.

“Surrounded by mystical scenery with smooth hills and vast woodland, when you enter this village, you feel the old history entering your body; a timeless vault,” he explains. “I love how time has stopped here, creating a world full of originality and romance.”

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When describing the allure of a mural, New York artist Anne Harris calls out their immersive nature saying, “They command an interior, and they engulf a physical space and transport you.” She’s been practicing the art form ever since she first viewed Italian frescoes in person, an experience that was so powerful she describes it as “head spinning.”

Harris notes that while wallpaper adds color and pattern to an interior, murals offer something else. “With wallpaper, you have a repeating pattern,” she says. “But with a mural, you have interest that continues around a room, and you can see the intent, the perspective and the hand of the artist.”

Painting murals is an ancient art, and they can be found decorating walls throughout the millennia, in places ranging from Egyptian tombs to Pompeiian homes to Indian palaces. But Harris sees the uptick in their recent popularity as a rebellion against “the white-gray-neutral rooms we’ve been living in the last several years.”

For some, the word “mural” conjures an image of traditional pastoral settings, but many contemporary muralists embrace an unexpected aesthetic. Take artist JohnPaul Philippe, whose abstract work often contains a series of modern, biomorphic forms. With an architectural approach to his

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craft, he pulls inspiration from the spirit of the place where his murals will live. “A lot of my work is an articulation of what is going on around it,” says the artist, who splits his time between New York and Connecticut.

He credits his use of color and form to his childhood in Oklahoma, where he had an unofficial apprenticeship with the local billboard painter. “It made me completely unafraid to paint large,” he says.

Youthful experiences also influence San Francisco’s Rafael Arana, who began his artistic journey by spraying graffiti on walls around his hometown. Although he is no stranger to classic motifs, his work often has a different flavor—such as a pair of brilliantly hued iguanas that dance across the ceiling of a Presidio Heights mansion.

Noting that many of his clients, even those in private residences, are looking for an Instagram-worthy moment, he adds: “Like graffiti, murals are an attention grabber— they stand out and start a conversation.”

Arana says it’s that compelling quality that drives demand for his murals—some of which take several weeks of 16-hour days to complete. “A hand-painted mural is customizable and can bring a client’s vision to life,” he says. “It can tell a story the way few other elements can.”

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“ I have a hand-painted Chinese mural in my living room.

It constantly draws me into the space.”

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“ We’re doing a large mural in a stairwell because hanging art would be tricky there.

Covering the walls in this manner makes it instantly more special.”

– J ULIE MASSUCCO KLEINER AND MELISSA WARNER ROTHBLUM, MASSUCCO WARNER

“ Dining rooms and entries are prime locations for dramatic murals—these welcoming and entertaining areas set the stage for the rest of the home.”

–KATIE LEEDE, KATIE LEEDE STUDIO

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A mural by Anne Harris dresses up the living room wall of a Thomas Jayne project, while Rafael Arana (previous page) works his magic on a Ken Fulk-commissioned job.

“ Wall treatments can be incredibly impactful in confined spaces, like powder baths, where one is fully enveloped in the artwork.”

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Wallpaper can be layered into an overall scheme to be harmonious or audacious audacious—much the same way jewelry is used in fashion.

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My Harlem Toile De Jouy pattern would make a super stylish garment garment, of course!

–SHEILA BRIDGES, SHEILABRIDGES.COM

I am fond of pink and brown as a color combination.

I love mixing pastel gemstones with brown diamonds, like the Petrified Tree Fern and Brown Diamond Pavé in my Nigella Earrings.

Most people define style as expensive and couture, but really, it’s about the mix of high and low, patterns and prints, and bright and tonal colors.

–RAILI CLASEN, RAILICADESIGN.COM

I’ve realized the value of a cozy silk rug— something that feels luxurious while eating dinner on the living room floor.

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Dries Van Noten’s idiosyncratic color stories are fascinating and inspiring. His SS18 runway show surely influenced our Kips Bay 2018 salon and bar, awash in saturated turmeric and saff ron, grounded with coal and ebony.

–JAMIE DRAKE AND CALEB ANDERSON, DRAKEANDERSON.COM

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Others may think it a commonplace material, but I consider the endless forms, qualities and appearances of stainless steel to be quite sophisticated.

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Our most beautiful creation is the Kiku wallcovering, featuring hand-painted chrysanthemums. It was inspired by a turnof-the-century French vase, a pair of panels painted

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Eileen Fisher is a constant source of inspiration. The use of organic linen materials is so casual, all while being tailored and sophisticated. sophisticated Every luxury item should have one foot in the future and traces of the past, like pieces by Hervé Van der Straeten. If it’s not going to last over time, there’s no reason for it.

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I’m often inspired by the detail and shape of furniture— especially from the 18th and 19th centuries— as well as through palettes and patterns used by designers like Madeleine Castaing.

With its French design influence, Morocco is intoxicatingly exotic in its sights, sounds and smells. It masters ambience more than any other country I’ve visited.

You are born with the ability to see everything, especially the little details.

Then one learns to edit and assemble in an interesting way.

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I consider a white sofa to be ‘the little black dress of interiors.’ You can easily dress it up or down and add any accessories.

–DAN MAZZARINI, BHDMDESIGN.COM

A great house tells a story about the people who live there while also inviting others in to enjoy its warmth and offer an escape from their own surroundings.”

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The unseen energy poured into craftsmanship is the epitome of luxury—think hand-block printing and pieces woven by artisans.

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Sartorial Sense FASHION DESIGNER CHRISTIAN SIRIANO DELVES INTO THE WORLD OF DECOR. W R I T T E N BY C AT H E R I N E H O N G P H O T O G R A P H Y BY B R I T TA N Y A M B R I D G E

“I’m not an overthinker,” says designer Christian Siriano when it comes to decorating his Westport, Connecticut, home. “I buy pieces that I like and try them out—that’s the fun part of the design process.”

Last spring, Christian Siriano had only just closed on his new house—a 6,000-squarefoot glass-and-stucco dwelling in Westport, Connecticut—when the country went into lockdown. Instead of using that time to slow down and feather his nest, the Project Runway star immediately shifted into superhero mode, rallying his atelier to sew thousands of masks for health care workers. Then, in the months following, he presented a new ready-towear collection, whipped up Covid red carpet looks for Lizzo, Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga and introduced a bridal line. Perhaps most surprisingly, Siriano announced his entry into the home space, launching an interior design studio and debuting a glamorous collection of geometric Postmodern furniture on 1stdibs—all this before wrapping up season 19 of Project Runway. “Yeah, I’m keeping busy,” laughed Siriano when Luxe checked in on the designer at his home in Connecticut.

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You’ve said that if you hadn’t gone into fashion, you might have become an interior designer—and now you have. Did this affection for interiors begin when you were a child in Annapolis, Maryland?

My mom was really into interior design and as a kid I always visited antiques shops with her. Even though our house had a sort of nautical, Nantucket feel that’s more traditional than my taste now, I have to say, I still love a beachy, coastal room.

What did your room look like?

I had a lot of stripes and plaids because I was into the Ralph Lauren look.

My walls were a bright cobalt blue and filled with paintings from the flea market. I had a picture of Alicia Silverstone from Clueless up too, which is hilarious because now Alicia and I are close friends.

Your furniture collection doesn’t play it safe. Share the inspiration. I made

pieces that I wanted. I think the chairs almost look like little people in dresses.

They’re modern and neutral in color, but they have warmth and texture.

The million-dollar question: How are you doing all this? Running an interiors firm on top of a fashion company is no easy feat. I have two full-time people working with me on interiors. But I’m literally the most insane multitasker there is. Juggling and taking on different types of projects is what I’ve always done. One of my strengths is that I’m not an overthinker.

I make decisions very quickly.

What’s your secret for working with clients? Projects can take years in highend interior design. We may be a new interiors firm, but I have dealt with some of the most unbelievable, challenging, famous and insane fashion clients in the world.

Believe me, I can deal with an indecisive or difficult personality. That, I’m good at.

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1 | What is NARI?

4 | Should I plan more money than the contract price?

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is the only independent national association dedicated solely to the remodeling industry. Austin NARI’s goal is to help homeowners find the right professional partners to execute their remodel project. Austin NARI wants each homeowner to get the maximum value and enjoyment for the dollars they invest in their remodel and to avoid the pitfalls so many make when hiring ill-equipped contractors. Ask your remodeling contractor if their company is a member of Austin NARI.

Additional work or a change in the project requested by the remodeling homeowner usually requires a contract price change. Planning for the unforeseen is wise, though, so putting aside an extra 10% over the contract price makes for a less stressful remodel.

2 | Should I get multiple estimates for a remodeling project?

While conventional wisdom dictates getting three estimates for anything involving labor, this doesn’t necessarily hold true when it comes to comprehensive remodeling projects such as a kitchen, bathroom, addition, or whole house remodel. The real comparison is in the team you will be working with. Chemistry and trust are key! NARI recommends that you interview at least three remodelers and then select the one you feel most comfortable with to bid out your project. This is because there are multiple ways of tackling a project and, unless you know exactly which methods and/or the subs the contractor will be using, there is no way to get an apples-to-apples comparison.

3 | What can I expect to do while a remodeling project is being done in my home?

Most importantly, keep the lines of communication open between you and your contractor. Ask questions. Let them know what your family schedule is and whether you have pets confined somewhere. It’s important to keep the work areas off limits to children and pets for their safety; however, you may have a little extra dust and dirt in your house, so keeping the work area off limits will avoid them tracking the dust to other parts of the house.

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Look for a company with an established business history in your community. Surviving in any business in today’s competitive marketplace is a difficult task. Most successful contractors are proud of their history in the industry.

6 | What is the time frame for starting the project?

Now is the time to ask questions about work schedules. You should ask: What is your estimate for completion? How early will your crew normally begin work? When will they normally quit for the day? Will I be contacted about delays or changes in the schedule? By whom?

7 | Do you have design services available?

If you are considering a large or involved project, you will need design services. If the contractor does not have design-build capabilities, you should consider hiring an architect and/or designer. Depending on the size and scope of the project, you may also need a structural engineer.

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We design and create all types of hand-made metal objects from architectural products for home builders,

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LIAIGRE Arpège, Liaigre’s first modular sofa, is the perfect answer to an essential need for comfort and flexibility. With its timeless design, clean lines and the comfort Liaigre sofas are known for, the Arpège invites you to relax.

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BROWN SAFE Brown Safe is the premier builder of high-security luxury safes. It specializes in creating one-of-a-kind safes and vaults designed to fit any need and decor. brownsafe.com

INCEPTION SHADES BY J GEIGER From the makers of J Geiger, Inception Shades feature premium aluminum hardware, versatile automation options and a sleek profile without visible wires or screws. Shades install in minutes, saving time and money without sacrificing style. Pro and DIY options are available. inceptionshades.com

SUN VALLEY BRONZE The Flush Edge Pull series by Sun Valley Bronze includes double-sided pulls for sliding doors and single-sided pulls for cabinet doors and drawers. The series is available in all 12 bronze and brass finishes.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HARDWARE Featuring a linen drum shade suspended within the frame of a modern rectangular bronze lantern, the Madison pendant

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CHRISTOPHER PEACOCK Christopher Peacock introduces his Hudson Collection. A clean aesthetic with special details, hardware and material selections, this more modern style is perfect for an urban apartment or a large contemporary, suburban home.

Custom colors and hardware finishes available. peacockhome.com

VANGUARD FURNITURE Clean lines, gentle organic curves and a midcentury modern design aesthetic make the Cove dining table a true statement piece. It features a mix of brushed, quartered oak and maple in earthy hues, and extends from 84 to 120 inches. vanguardfurniture.com

WEATHEREND ESTATE FURNITURE The Penobscot swivel chair by Weatherend is generously proportioned and topped with plush cushions for extra comfort.

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Clarence House creative director Kazumi Yoshida wraps himself in the vibrant Blooming Jungle, a new fabric. Below, the Vietri motif is offered in five colorways.

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A PARTICULAR PARTNERSHIP Kazumi Yoshida, Clarence House

When one door closes, another door opens— or so they say. For longtime Clarence House creative director and visionary artist Kazumi Yoshida that time came in 2019 when, after nearly 40 years at the legendary textile company and several owners in between, Fabricut acquired the brand making Yoshida’s retirement seem inevitable. Yet instead, the creative director was so touched by the enthusiasm of his new employers that he decided to stay on and begin a new chapter.

With the Fabricut partnership in place, Yoshida thought the 60 th anniversary of Clarence House would be the perfect opportunity to pay homage to his original collaborator, Robin Roberts, who founded the brand in 1961.

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With Champagne taste and an eye for glamour, Roberts’ atelier quickly became the destination for something unique during the ’60s—gorgeous bolts were coveted by New York society, and the rest of the country soon caught on. As appetite increased for original motifs, Yoshida was hired and his first assignment was to transform an old document from India into a new pattern that eventually became Papiers Japonais, still currently one of the bestselling

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Clarence House designs. The dynamic alliance between the two creatives allowed the business to flourish.

Today, Yoshida’s 60 th anniversary collection brings to life an opulent time in history that Roberts was particularly fond of: the grand yet bizarre period of the early 18 th century, which the creative director describes as “Oscar Wilde with a twist.”

Impressively, Yoshida still paints each design by hand—a rarity in the world of fabrics and wallpapers. clarencehouse.com

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Sumitra Mattai, Scalamandré Early on, Sumitra Mattai realized that everything around her was designed and created by someone, and she indeed wanted to be that someone.

“I always knew I loved textiles, and when I doodled, I doodled in pattern,” says Mattai, now Scalamandré’s senior design director. Growing up in suburban New Jersey with influences from her Guyanese and Indian heritage, Mattai says she couldn’t deny the creative pull.

Founded in 1929 by Franco Scalamandré, an Italian immigrant with an engineering background, Scalamandré saw an opportunity for creating silks domestically in lieu of importing them from abroad. Success swiftly followed.

From famous estates to the White House to one particular Wes Anderson film, the brand’s designs have made their mark on American culture.

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Three years into the role, Mattai is off and running with her natural gift for product design—fashion, fine art and the brand’s archives all inform her ideas. And she has acknowledged that the fabric house means different things to different people, whether it’s a loyal client of 50 years or someone who has recently discovered the company by way of their new partnership with The Inside.

As for what’s next, the Sahara collection will debut later this year.

Inspired by North Africa, the line boasts large-scale patterns and rich colors.

Plus, there’s a new Leaping Cheetah design—a play on the infamous Zebra wallpaper. Surely, this is just the beginning for Mattai. “The magic of seeing something I draw or paint come back as a beautiful design…it never gets old,” she says. scalamandre.com

Scalamandré’s senior design director, Sumitra Mattai, shown with the Leaping Cheetah design from the new Sahara collection. Above are sketches and trims from the recent Folklore collection.

Apollo Faucet Set A stunning example of modern design, the Apollo Faucet Set was created by Sherle Wagner himself in the mid-twentieth century and continues to be a focal point in bathrooms across the globe. Shown here in High Polish Platinum with Lapis Lazuli, it is available with a range of semiprecious stones or in all metal. Choose from nineteen metal finishes, or even two-tone. Produced according to the highest standards at Sherle Wagner International’s dedicated Massachusetts factory.

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FORWARD LOOKING Mickey Riad, Fortuny

“We are here for a short amount of time, but Fortuny deserves to be here forever,” observes Mickey Riad, artistic director of the inspirational Italian textile house. With the 100-year anniversary of Fortuny’s Venice factory on the horizon, it’s a time of reflection for the brand.

The story begins in the early 1900s when Spanish artist Mariano Fortuny created silk dresses and textiles in Venice. After making a name for himself, the company was lovingly placed in the hands of designer Elsie McNeill Lee in 1949, who, 20 years prior, brought Fortuny to New York’s Madison Avenue and established the brand’s position in the U.S. market. In 1988, Maged Riad bought the company from Lee, and eventually his sons, Mickey and Maury, began working for the new family business. Fast-forward 23 years and Mickey Riad is designing collections and shepherding the brand into the future.

But no matter what direction the designs take, Venice, “the fountain of inspiration,” is always at the core. The latest collection, Imago, celebrates not only Venice but its supporting characters— local places and things are woven into the literal and

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Above, sumptuous textiles from the Imago collection provide a luxe backdrop for Fortuny’s artistic director, Mickey Riad.

The rich green Barberini design is shown top left.

metaphorical fabric of the company. Barberini (above, top left) is named after the noble Roman family whose Palazzo featured a lush secret garden; the reintroduced Simboli (shown to Riad’s right in portrait above) was used on early notebooks for the brand. The magic is in embracing the originality of Fortuny, while still looking ahead. For the artistic director, the longer he continues at the Italian fabric house, the more relevance he sees in founder Mariano Fortuny, and his lasting influence. fortuny.com

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Dreamy nights and bright mornings. matouk.com

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At the Manuel Canovas studio, design director Olivia Deruelle poses with some of her latest designs including Pondicherry and Bengale. Below is the embroidered fabric Ango.

COLLECTED APPROACH Olivia Deruelle, Manuel Canovas

“I am always looking for treasures,” says Olivia Deruelle, design director at Manuel Canovas, of sourcing inspiration for upcoming collections at the famed French fabric house. Growing up in Brittany, a charming region dotting the coast of France, this idea of collecting pieces from nature and the sea was embedded at an early age and continues to be a common theme in her current role.

Coincidently, Monsieur Manuel Canovas, who founded his namesake brand in 1963, was also an incredible collector of art, crafts and antiques, and eventually grew the company internationally to encompass fabrics, wallpapers and carpets.

It is this collectors’ sensibility, both from the past and present, that has curated beautiful designs that feel at once au courant and incredibly refined. While color continues to be at the heart of the brand, Deruelle focuses on maximalist, narrative-driven patterns; the result is an eclectic mix infused with happiness and joy.

It was fitting then for her first collection released this year, that the focus was on French joie de vivre and exploring the modern interpretation of Toile de Jouy fabrics and wallcoverings. Classic Canovas motifs including Bengale and La Musardiere were recolored in vivid hues, and introductions like Pondicherry and Nara have farther flung influences including Japanese architecture and an Indian palace.

Finding joy in the process of textile making is important to the design director as she considers Manuel Canovas’ honored heritage and gently steers the company into the future. Whether delving into the archives or working with contemporary artists and her team to develop original patterns, the guiding principle is to stay true to a brand that has created so much happiness and exuberance through the language of fabrics. cowtan.com

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nebula ¨ Intersecting stems form clusters of illuminated glass spheres in a dance-like rhythm. Mounted in precisely poised positions along rectangular beams in linear and rectilinear configurations of expansive scale, these Nebula constructions form illuminating sculptures of joyous activity in dramatic scale and proportion. Explore the possibilities at sonnemanlight.com.

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Inspiration Found REVEL IN PETER PENNOYER’S LATEST BOOK CELEBRATING A CZECH CUBIST-INSPIRED HOME. Go-to source for inspiration: Our office library.

Favorite room in a house: The living room.

Design bucket list: To design a garden pavilion on a Nordic island. I can become consumed with… curiosity. I love when a client says: “Show me your best idea.” I always come back to… the fundamentals. What’s up next: Reclaimed building materials. If not a designer, I’d be… a poet.

Clockwise from top right: Corfu Fabric in Aubergine by Ferran / Price upon request / supplyshowroom.com. District Tile in Fig / Price upon request / waterworks.com. Gathered Bedwyn Lampshade in Suede Shoes / $352 / fermoie.com. Orion Demilune Chest in Emerald / $3,750 / ambellahome.com. Jodhpur Wood Inlay Tray in Teak Brown / $199 / gaurikohli.com. Dayak Armchair in Honey & Black by Paolo Moschino / $669 / nicholashaslam.com. Rowdy Meadow: House – Land – Art by Anne Walker and Peter Pennoyer Architects / $70 / vendomepress.com. Talia Bangles / $8,350 each / markdavis.com.

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Master Craftsmen ARCHITECTS KEN PURSLEY AND CRAIG DIXON CHRONICLE THE PROJECTS THAT DEFINE THEM.

Clockwise from top right: Calvino Mini 3-Light Chandelier by Ian K. Fowler / $999 / circalighting.com. Finding Home: The Houses of Pursley Dixon by Ken Pursley and Jacqueline Terrebonne / $55 / rizzoliusa.com. Arlington Sofa / Price upon request / granttrick.com. Bronze Trépied Side Table / Price upon request / liaigre.com. Alden 8637F in Multi / Price upon request / feizy.com.

Gallatin Dinnerware / From $59 / arhaus.com. Classic Throw in Herringbone Cognac / $445 / aliciaadamsalpaca.com.

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Best tip to keep ideas flowing: (CD) Experiential learning.

Underrated material: (KP) Veneered plywood. Dream project location: (CD) Remote places. I obsess over… (KP) the perfect gimlet. I wish clients would embrace… (CD) not stylistically labeling architecture. It’s all about… (KP) surrounding yourself with people you enjoy. Up next: (KP) The book tour—to meet new friends and reunite with old ones as we share our story.

If not an architect, I would… (CD) partner up with Ken to conquer the corn hole world.

Form and function converge in Vincent Van Duysen’s Franck Modular Seating and performance fabrics, pillows and rugs for Sutherland and Perennials. I perennialsfabrics.com I sutherlandfurniture.com

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Pretty In Pink A CELEBRATION OF JANIE MOLSTER’S 25 YEARS OF VIBRANT, FUN DESIGN.

Clockwise from top right: Margaux Key Tassel in Hydrengia Antique / Price upon request / samuelandsons.com. Hamburg Rug in Flamingo / Price upon request / starkcarpet.com.

House Dressing: Interiors for Colorful Living by Janie Molster / $50 / monacellipress.com. Madame Stationery Set / From $210 / shop.casafelix.com. Hosios Embellished Mules in Dark Red Satin / $1,075 / manoloblahnik.com. Brighton Octagonal Ottoman in Mini Branca Stripe Cerise / $7,100 / casabranca.com. Claydon House Linen Press by Jamie Merida / Price upon request / chelseahouseinc.com. Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce by Hannah Woodhouse / $1,619 / 1stdibs.com.

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Daily dose of inspiration: Downtime near the water.

Favorite item to source: Original artwork. Dream collaboration: Collector and designer Furlow Gatewood. I always think about: Longevity. I pray for a client… who wants to travel the world with me finding treasures for their home. When in doubt… I collaborate.

In the works: A family compound in Captiva, Florida. If not a designer, I’d be… an antiques dealer.

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THE RUG COMPANY X MARTIN BRUDNIZKI A dream partnership between two British powerhouses, Martin Brudnizki’s New Romantic collection of rugs is a celebration of some of the designer’s favorite motifs, like architectural patterns, linear stripes and painterly animal prints. The Folly Rug, shown here and described as exuding “joyful hedonism,” is woven of luxurious Tibetan wool and silk and flaunts a gold leopard and balustrade design. therugcompany.com

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POLTRONA FRAU X GAMFRATESI In the recent collection between the Italian leather house and design duo Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the Plot leather and metal modular room dividers offer both a retro reference along with a newfound, modern-day functionality. Available in six colors, the weaving technique allows both transparency and pattern while creating “an awareness and curiosity of space and time.” poltronafrau.com

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HOLLY HUNT X ATELIER ALAIN ELLOUZ Alabaster and rock crystal are the materials of choice for French lighting studio Atelier Alain Ellouz, and it’s those features that caught the attention of Holly Hunt. On display in a number of showrooms, the partnership is sure to shepherd alabaster into America’s design vernacular. All handmade, the Camille Pendant Light’s simple, sculptural form is reminiscent of Greco-Roman architecture and allows for the natural material to shine. hollyhunt.com

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NIERMANN WEEKS X KATALIN FARNADY Old-world architectural details, Art Deco influences and geometric forms are the reference points for Katalin Farnady’s first-time collaboration with furniture manufacturer (and fellow Marylander) Niermann Weeks. The flat-backed wood Adele Console table flaunts a glossy finish, and the piece’s three distinct curves represents each of the designer’s three daughters. niermannweeks.com

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INDUSTRY WEST X UNITED STRANGERS Petite, yet impactful, the Malibu Side Table embodies Australian-based United Strangers’ design ethos of bringing together different materials and cultures to create pieces that are fresh, exciting and sustainable. Designed exclusively for U.S. retailer Industry West’s discerning clientele, the versatile side table is situated on a polished stainless-steel base and topped with a green and orange Turkish marble. industrywest.com

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ROLL & HILL X LARA BOHINC Staying true to the belief that lighting is jewelry for a room, it was natural for the Brooklyn-based Roll & Hill to tap Lara Bohinc, a London designer with a degree in metalwork and jewelry, to create a line of exquisite lighting pieces. The brushed-brass design of the Moonrise Chandelier—inspired by the many phases of the moon—is wired with LED cables to allow the acrylic spheres to glow. rollandhill.com

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This stunning 3-bedroom condominium at the Seaholm Residences boasts views of the lake, city and Hill Country, with a beautiful wraparound balcony. The kitchen features numerous upgrades and opens to the living and dining areas. The private primary suite offers a luxurious bath and customized closet. With 2 additional bedrooms and bathrooms, and 3 parking spaces, this is a rare opportunity. Seaholm amenities include a gorgeous heated pool, fitness center, dog park, washing station, 24-hour concierge and more! And it’s all close to downtown Austin.

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6001 HOOD HOLLOW PRICE: $2,150,000 | SQUARE FEET: 5,427 BEDROOMS: 5 | BATHROOMS: 4 FULL, 2 HALF

Unrivaled panoramic views make this property an incredible opportunity! Perfect for entertaining, it boasts floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking 2 large outdoor terraces with views of ACC, Lake Austin and the 360 Bridge. The multilevel home has a great floor plan, with 3 fireplaces, an elevator and a 417-square-foot private guest suite. You’ll find this home a great fit for a variety of lifestyles, including that of a multigenerational family. And, it’s just a short drive from downtown Austin! Co-listed by Cindy Goldrick and Julia Hoskins Mistler.

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“I love the challenge of putting together kitchens and baths, and I really interrogate my clients about how they live in these functional rooms,” says New York-based designer Lilse McKenna, who explains that a lot of wasted space can accumulate if the needs and wants of clients are ignored. For a home on the Eastern Shore of Maryland that dates to 1750, investing in the details—everything from the materials and hardware to the finishes and fittings—allowed the renovated kitchen and bath to maintain its historic feel while still embracing a new and elevated scheme. lilsemckenna.com Where did you start? It was very important to the clients that when embarking upon this renovation, we paid homage to the heritage of the home and brought in elements that felt authentic and even patinated. Cue the tongue-and-groove walls, antique ceiling beams, butcher-block style countertop and pine flooring that we dyed instead of stained in keeping with 18th-century ethos.

The kitchen island (previous page) is beautiful!

We hung the custom Ann-Morris pot rack to make it feel like an older kitchen, but it really grounds the entire space and balances out the massive island. I also like the collected feel of mixing metals; here we used antique copper pots, brass lighting and fittings, and a treated stainless-steel hood. Some may have rules about finishes but I always just go with what feels right in the space.

Talk to us about this extra sink (right)?

The homeowners cook and entertain constantly and needed two sinks and dishwashers, so we added a prep area with a charming, hammered copper sink and painted cabinetry. This allows for a bit more storage, so things feel less cluttered. Everyone always ends up in the kitchen and I strive to make sure the details here are just as beautiful as in the rest of the house.

In a Maryland home by Lilse McKenna, shown here and on previous page, the kitchen features custom cabinetry painted in Farrow & Ball’s Inchyra Blue and Benjamin Moore’s Ivory White. A House of Rohl pot filler sits above a Lacanche range while Hickory Chair stools upholstered in Holly Hunt leather round out the decoration. Waterworks’ copper sink and fittings adorn the prep area. The architectural scheme is by Michael Elfenbein Design.

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The primary bathroom follows the same guiding principles as the kitchen. Vaulted ceilings and antique wide-plank flooring throughout connect the spaces. In the water closet, McKenna added paneling painted in Benjamin Moore’s Silken Blue to complement Bennison Fabrics’ showstopping Wheat Flower. To create the feeling of an old historic bedroom that had been converted into a bath, the designer included antique etched hurricanes with custom brass and mahogany backplates.

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As much as the designer wanted to fabricate a new vanity for the bath, nothing was turning out quite as well as the 18th-century chest she had found, which fit snuggly into the footprint of the room. She added a marble countertop and backsplash, along with fittings and a sink. The chest’s beautiful original finish was kept as is.

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WATERED DOWN An old-fashioned copper Waterworks tub adds to the narrative that this was once a small bedroom original to the home that had been adopted as a bath over time.

Placing the piece away from the wall and installing the fittings directly into the floor contributes to the authentic feel.

ANN SACKS CURATED BATH COLLECTION The Ann Sacks Curated Bath Collection unites many of Kohler’s luxury bath brands into a beautiful, design-driven presentation featuring seven fully appointed vignettes.

Ranging from modern to traditional, the varying interiors nod to pivotal and influential style eras throughout the decades such as Rosebrook, shown, which was inspired by elegant Parisian architecture and features Celano lighting and a hand-stained oak vanity. Customers can purchase the entire look or select from individual items, many new and exclusively designed for this collection from Robern, Kohler Lighting, Ann Sacks and Kallista. annsacks.com

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Suzanne Tucker’s recent line of hardware with The Nanz Company includes the fluid and spherical Tiburon collection inspired by the concentric circles formed by a single drop of water. Shown here are lever Nº 2932, knob Nº 1932 and pull Nº 8608; all available in Nanz’s 30-plus finishes. nanz.com

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Talk about a focal point. Wrapped in handpolished brass, Waterworks’ Emile Freestanding Oval Cast Iron Bathtub is as classic as it is eye-catching and versatile. Curved lines nod to vintage tubs while the “of-the-moment” finish effortlessly complements both a clean and crisp backdrop or a more maximalist, patterned surrounding. waterworks.com

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For designer Liz Caan’s own 1920s Georgian-style home in Boston’s Chestnut Hill, it was without question that when it came to aesthetics, her choices would be ultra-personal—inspired by the work of trusted vendors and objects collected from travels. “The powder room is a play of opposites,” says Caan, “old and new, classic and industrial.” This charming sink vignette is comprised of a Watermark faucet, Soane sconces and Antoinette Poisson wallpaper. Best of all, the designer notes, “It’s constructed of truly natural and solid materials that will age beautifully.” lizcaan.com

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The custom kitchen purveyor’s cofounder and senior design director Maria Moraes walks us through a Pawleys Island, South Carolina, project that’s thought out to a T. leatelierparis.com

The range is a stunning statement piece. Tell us about it. It’s a custom Le Classique style La Provençale 2100 range in the exclusive Blanc de Blancs colorway. It includes 82.5 inches of prime cooking space with two large convection ovens, 4 gas burners, a smooth griddle and a coup de feu. Polished brass trim complements the stainless-steel powder-coated base, and the surrounding cabinetry is wire-brushed oak.

Share any other noteworthy elements. We always include thoughtful details in our L’Atelier kitchens. On this island, the sink’s faucet sits just below the countertop on a small ledge so when people sit at the island, they don’t have to look at sponges, dish soap or collected water. These nuances make all the difference.

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What did the homeowners request? The clients were building their forever home by the beach and asked for a fresh, clean look. However, after we installed the brass finishes, they realized the space was really more like a jewel box! The range fit right in with the custom metalwork and bright brass accents. Plus, the couple loves to cook, so this was an important feature.

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this page: light vignette: jon day, styled by hannah franklin, courtesy bodo sperlein studio, j. & l. lobmeyr, and les ateliers courbet. opposite: swatch: courtesy misha.

Exemplary of lighting’s sleek and elegant mood, the Script collection (chandelier shown this page) by artist Bodo Sperlein for Viennese glass manufacturer J.& L. Lobmeyr debuts stateside this fall at the New York-based design gallery, Les Ateliers Courbet.

Shown opposite, a swatch of Polonium 037 wallpaper from Milanese studio Misha adds light via reflective metal leaf applied by hand to a fine paper surface. ateliercourbet.com; mishawallcoverings.com

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A charismatic companion for desk or table, the Tableton lamp from Melbourne-based Volker Haug Studio touts sculptural heft, a tactile finish and a soft, diffuse glow.

Crafted from a single piece of cast metal, it’s available in two sizes, and in either gunmetal or aluminum. (One is a statement, a pair is a party.) volkerhaug.com

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The Wells Sconce from More Classics—Mark D. Sikes’ latest collection with Hudson Valley Lighting—offers a lighthearted spin on tradition. An aged brass base pairs with either a black or white plaster shade, and, in a fun twist, can be positioned facing up or down, depending on the mood of the room. hudsonvalleylighting.hvlgroup.com

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Exploring architectural concepts in physical form is a passion for Brooklyn designer and architect, Douglas Fanning, as seen in his Till chandelier, available exclusively through Maison Gerard. With blades of slender brass finished in a smoky, oil-rubbed bronze polished back in a spotted effect, it’s both strong and delicate—a chic study in balance. maisongerard.com

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With a view to designing a fixture as beautiful off as on, Jonathan Browning debuts the Tourville table lamp. Comprised of hand-polished and patinated solid brass, and featuring a long, slim Edison bulb in its rotating head, it’s a dynamic desktop addition from every angle. jonathanbrowninginc.com

PHOTOS: THIS PAGE: ADAM MACCHIA. OPPOSITE: GLOW UP: HAYDN CATTACH. SHAPE SHIFTER: COURTESY MAISON GERARD. SMOOTH OPERATOR: COURTESY JONATHAN BROWNING. TURNING CIRCLES: COURTESY HUDSON VALLEY LIGHTING.

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A MANHATTAN DINING ROOM MAKES MAGIC OF ITS INWARD CONFINES.

On Manhattan’s Upper East Side, a classic six apartment had just one dark quality: its courtyard-facing dining room, which called for a thoughtful lighting program. Enter New York and Miami-based designer Elizabeth Bolognino, who, alongside Anderson Kenny Architecture, installed a fresh fenestration, including a matching window connecting to the kitchen to borrow its sunlight. In addition to a 12-headed Gabriel Scott chandelier (“I really wanted it to look like an anthropomorphic jewel;” she says), Bolognino commissioned decorative artist Dean Barger to paint a pale pink lacquered ceiling to mimic the surface of a calm lake. “Any time you bring in reflection, it makes a room feel bigger,” she says, adding, “Any time you can utilize light as art, you should do it.” elizabethbolognino.com

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ALL ANGLES A NAPA ENTERTAINING BARN CONDUCTS A GRAND LIGHTING EXPERIMENT.

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“The very essence of this project was about exploring the play of light,” shares architect William Duff of the century-old Wine Country hay barn he reconceived. Set amidst his clients’ lush vineyard and impressive modern sculpture gardens, the crisp California sun played muse to Duff’s proposed reincarnation of the outbuilding as an entertaining pavilion with a contemporary spirit. “The first time I walked the existing barn, I was struck by the way sunlight filtered through the gaps in the wood siding and thought that light, and the different ways it can illuminate

space, could be the guiding design theme for the project,” he explains. In turn, the original wood-slatted shell was maintained as a screen to splash abstract patterns across the floor by daylight. By evening, the structure then casts beams across the grounds like a glowing lantern.

Joined by two new opposing glass volumes with mirrored walls, and a discreet lighting program, the project perfectly synthesizes how artificial and natural light, along with clever visual illusion, can elevate a humble structure to something extraordinary. wdarch.com

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For designer and entrepreneur Rocky Rochon, solving the problem of how paint color is affected by shifting light sources prompted the birth of The Paint Laboratory, a custom paint company governed by metamerism: the science of light reflection. While all specialty paints are developed to troubleshoot specific design woes, Rochon’s metallic special finishes—available in any Rocky Rochon paint color—aim to brighten even the darkest corners via pearlescent additives designed to refract and create a luminous shimmer. thepaintlaboratory.com

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Good things happen when Brooklyn creatives collide.

Take Patina Studies, a mesmeric line of wallcoverings from the boutique wallpaper studio Wallpaper Projects in collaboration with design practice Kin & Company.

Admiring Kin & Company’s arresting metal patinas— the result of chemical experiments on bronze— at a shared trade show, Wallpaper Projects’ husband-and-wife owners, David Jimenez and Amanda Dandeneau, saw an exciting opportunity to develop an atmospheric wallpaper. Printed on gleaming mylar, the patterns— seen here in Patina Studies 1, Patina Studies 2 and Patina Studies 3 installed by Ellis Design Studio at London venue Electric Shuffle—are designed as an experience unto themselves. Fluctuating sunbeams, shadows and artificial light sources pick up on different nuanced metallic reflections, creating a dynamic, ever-changing canvas. wallpaperprojects.com

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In every issue, the Austin + San Antonio edition of Luxe Interiors + Design showcases the CREATIVITY AND STRENGTH OF THE AUSTIN AND SAN ANTONIO DESIGN COMMUNITY. We celebrate this ecosystem of designers and architects, manufacturers and artisans, and the people and projects that make the area unique.

With this in mind, we are recognizing the professionals and businesses that champion Luxe Interiors + Design.

Through our pages, digital channels and events platform, we highlight the importance of great design, provide resources and new opportunities to support our partners, and honor our SHARED COMMITMENT TO AUSTIN AND SAN ANTONIO, inspiring trendsetters and innovation leaders of the American design industry.

Discover what lies at The Heart of Texas Design.

Inaugural Partners: Artisan Hardwood Floors | Austin Granite Direct | Curated Home Furnishings & Fine Jewelry Dick Clark + Associates, Architecture & Interiors | Etch Design Group | Forge Craft Architecture + Design Hoffman & Ospina Landscape Architecture | J. Christopher Architecture | JEI Design | Jobe Corral Architects | Kopicki Design LAVISH kitchen + bath | Martha O’Hara Interiors | The Pankonien Group | Presidio Steel Doors & Windows | Scott + Cooner SHM Architects | Stephanie Dillon Art | TimberTown | Webber + Studio | Wilson & Goldrick Realtors | The WM

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WHERE TO TURN When the team at Artisan needs fresh inspiration, they might do any one of several things. “Some of us keep up with worldwide designers and blogs; others tend to their horse ranches,” Brock says. “We are a fun assortment of personalities!” Still, she shares a few architect and designer Instagram accounts she personally finds inspiring: • @restructurestudio • @etchdesigngroup • @mf.architecture • @scheerandco

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ARTISAN HARDWOOD FLOORS 512.928.1655 | artisanfloors.com |

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The story of Artisan Hardwood Floors is one that parallels the growth of Austin itself.

In the late 1960s, furniture maker Roy Flint founded the company with the intention of

Asked to describe what makes design unique in Austin, Brock points to the Austinite attitude that practicality is key. “People here understand that something can be beautiful and function ideally, and they won’t settle for just one of those,” she says. “They are also very clever about optimizing small spaces or older buildings. We focus on helping match our customers to the best hardwoods for their environment. Our motto is ‘The right home, the right design, the right amount of function and the right flooring adds up to a space that people can thrive in.’”

specializing in custom parquet patterns and hand-finishing. He chose a location way out in East Austin. “In the beginning, it was all country and a much easier place to run a woodshop than downtown,” says Amber Brock, the modern-day manager of Artisan. It still resides in that locale, and while the following decades have brought modernizations, its custom finishing process and obsession with quality craftsmanship remain. And that’s a good thing, because Austinites certainly like their bespoke requests. “This town is full of eclectic and creative people,” Brock says. “At any given time, we might be installing 19th-century parquets, simulating French Provincial staircases or installing sleek, modern hardwoods complete with brass inlays.”

“Craftsman and contemporary styles seem to be taking over, as people move into homes built in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.”

Above This contemporary lakeside home is filled with North American white oak planks. Top A historic antique pine blends beautifully with Joel Mozersky’s design.

Left Restructure Studio designed this beautiful white oak stair concept, which includes handcrafted and finished treads.

Photography Above by Brian Freeman; Top by Nick Simonite; Left by Leonid Furmansky

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“Many of Austin’s homeowners are remodeling or adding outdoor kitchens, as this is the new must for entertaining.”

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Named one of the top five places to live in the United States several years in a row by many a publication, Austin continues to experience growth. Because of this, it’s a city alive with design—more new residents means fresh perspectives and changing ideas of “the perfect home.” For the team at Austin Granite Direct, this proves a thrill. From white with gray veining to gray with dark veining and even deep, moody black, the stone design firm’s clients love their vast showcase of style options. As do the areas they’re updating! The team at AGD is busy with much more than kitchen countertops (although this is a favorite in such a food-loving city). Bathroom countertops, living room built-ins, wet bars, outdoor kitchens and grill areas, fireplaces, feature walls— you name it, Austin Granite Direct is specifying and installing a gorgeous slab.

ATTENTION FOODIES Austin is known for its vast, creative and inventive culinary culture. High-end restaurants and food trucks alike attract locals and visitors. As such, the city’s homeowners make a big deal out of their kitchens. Whether for a chef, entertainer or busy family, Austin Granite Direct is frequently asked to zero in on the kitchen. The results suit the client’s personality, while supporting their prep-and-cook goals.

Above A 12-millimeter ultracompact surface known for its incredible strength, heat resistance and beauty, Calacatta Neolith make for a gorgeous feature.

Top left For a modern, gray kitchen such as this, there is perhaps no greater selection than Calacatta Praetorian. Top right Calacatta Boheme quartzite beautifully accents the brown cabinets and blue backsplash in this kitchen. A waterfall island with precisely matched veins adds to the aesthetic.

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“This is an exciting time for Austin. We’re witnessing shifts in design sentiment, advancing tech and a substantial influx of newcomers.”

THE AUSTIN HOUSE “I find that people who move here from other parts of the country seem eager to shed their belongings and start fresh,” Gaynor says. “They often say, ‘This is my Austin house; I want it to look like an Austin house.’

There is definitely a pride of place among everyone who lives here, native or new.”

CURATED HOME FURNISHINGS & FINE JEWELRY 512.301.9800 | curatedtx.com |

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From viewing San Antonio as a “heart home” throughout her childhood in an always moving military family, to rediscovering Austin with her husband years later and deciding to plant roots there, Lisa B. Gaynor’s Texas story makes her current location seem fated. As does her ownership of Curated Home Furnishings & Fine Jewelry, given the longtime family joke that Gaynor might slip away at any time if a consignment shop was nearby. Her visit to so many shops like her own paid off, because today Gaynor has established Curated to be a new kind of consignment with a service-oriented approach. “We offer a black-tie concierge-style preview and pickup to our clients who are selling, and they can monitor the progress of their sales via an innovative online portal,” she explains. “Meanwhile, we are developing a wish list function for our shoppers.”

Top This show house great room was furnished by Curated. Right In creamy vanilla cut velveteen, this modern sofa from Hickory Chair is accented by a hand-knotted wool rug, custom pillow and floral arrangement. Center An antique serpentine-front chest with burled inlay accompanies a vintage occasional chair with a custom frame and new upholstery. Far right In a blue-and-white bowl, this colorful silk floral arrangement complements the warmth of traditional wood furniture.

Photography Top by Johnny Stephens; Right, Center & Far right by James H. Ruiz

CURATING THE MIX One of the reasons Austin has proven such a perfect spot for Curated is the local sentiment toward old meets new. Gaynor elaborates: “I believe in the Sister Parish quote, ‘Innovation is often the ability to reach into the past and bring back what is good.’

Austinites agree with me. For example, I’ve seen quite a few turn-of-the-century cottages adapted to meet the needs of our modern-day digital lifestyles,” Gaynor says. “I love interiors that blend elements of yesterday and today into something unique.”

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“We pride ourselves in creating warm, inviting and functional spaces that are equal parts modern and livable.”

DESIGNING A WORLDVIEW A critical aspect of Dick Clark + Associates’ work is in the various techniques they implement to create seamless indooroutdoor flow. One way they achieve this is with expansive windows, doors and sliding glass openings that not only invite natural light in but frame the perspective outward.

They believe that these connections are important because they integrate the interior design with a home or building’s structural beauty and its unique place in the environment.

DICK CLARK + ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS 512.472.4980 | dcarch.com |

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As Austin has grown in incredible ways over the past few decades, its needs have expanded, while its character has remained the same. That means that today, successful Austin-style design is a combination of cutting-edge innovations imbued with highly personal service that embraces its hometown culture. Influenced by Austin’s creative environment and technological genius, Dick Clark + Associates has embodied that spirit for 42 years through their wide range of project types that include everything from high-end custom residential to boutique commercial and hospitality spaces. “Our firm was founded with a mission to give Austin and Central Texas great architecture and design that creates a sense of place, represents our values, and enhances peoples’ lives,” says Mark Vornberg, principal partner. “We remain deeply engaged in our communities and in the shaping of Austin, Central Texas and beyond.”

Above A custom white oak bed with built-in nightstands creates a calming primary bedroom aesthetic that blends comfort and high style. Top A posh primary bathroom with a sleek material palette and ceiling windows that provide comforting natural light while framing the lush landscape beyond. Far left Opening up the interior while engaging the surrounding landscape, this floating three-level staircase is the cutting-edge centerpiece to this sophisticated home’s design. Left This floating cantilevered living space has floor-to-ceiling windows that embrace the surrounding hillside vegetation and sky, making them priceless works of art.

Photography Above by Jake Holt; Top & Far left by Dror Baldinger; Left by Paul Bardagjy

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“Austin pushes the boundaries of design. ‘Cookie cutter’ isn’t a term used here; every home we design has personality and character.”

HOME MEANS MORE “Everyone deserves to live in a home that gives them a sense of belonging, that lets them feel complete, and that gives them joy. Now, people are realizing how true that is. The last year has been full of uncertainty, and one of the only things we can control is our home. There’s a huge sense of relief when we are able to be inspired, uplifted and energized in the spaces we live in,” Lindsey and Nelson say.

ETCH DESIGN GROUP 512.568.3224 | etchinteriordesign.com |

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These are inspiring times in Austin design, as people are more excited than ever to improve their surroundings, both for their health and daily enrichment. “Design never sleeps in Austin,” say Stephanie Lindsey and Jessica Nelson, principal designers of Etch Design Group. “Currently, the Austin design scene is innovating and creating unique opportunities for homeowners.” Not surprising for the progressive city that welcomes people from all over the world with different lifestyles and aesthetics. “Austin is unique. We can go from designing a home with Spanish influences to a home with extremely modern elements, all in one day,” they say. “We see modern design trending, but

WOW FACTOR “To us, so much of great design is about creating moments that draw your eye and leave a lasting impression, Lindsey and Nelson say of their philosophy.

“A concept is successful when it brings the user an experience of the extraordinary; that’s what we want every client to experience.”

there are still many nods to traditional and Hill Country.” Such diversity is a huge draw for Lindsey and Nelson, who find inspiration at every turn, from the local AIA Homes Tour and East Austin Studio Tour to downtown Austin architectural elements and lakeside residences.

Top Special attention to detail creates an inviting sense of comfort in this sitting room. Far Left Custom millwork paired with a grasscloth wallcovering in matching hues creates a grounded and peaceful environment for working at home. Center Katie Kime wallpaper sets the stage in this powder room, with brass accents complimenting the overall design. Left Featuring transitional elements, there are many eye-catching moments in this kitchen.

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“Austin’s creative class, which runs the gamut from performers to the food truck scene, nourishes the design community.”

VIOLET CROWN VIEWPOINT In Austin, which is sometimes called “City of the Violet Crown,” one preference reigns supreme for homeowners in every neighborhood and walk of life. “Austinites love to live, work and play outdoors, regardless of season,” Ginder says. “Every project in our purview considers open-air living.”

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FORGE CRAFT ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN 512.872.6655 | forgecraftarchitecture.com |

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The sentiment behind the longtime motto “Keep Austin Weird” is all about embracing what makes each person or place in the city unique. To hear the leaders behind Forge

Asked to share local happenings, Hagar answers with his comprehensive list.

•A IA Homes Tour, Preservation Austin Homes Tour and Cool House Tour • South by Southwest •T he Forge Craft Annual Pork Craft Barbecue (the best event of the year) •W est Austin Studio Tour, which we participate in to host talented artists

Craft Architecture + Design describe their work environment is to realize just how suited to Austin they are. “Our office is filled with ex-pro cyclist wannabes, those who would go to the mat for the love of dogs, those who think they know more about food than professional chefs and team members’ kids whose Minecraft design skills run circles around us all,” says Scott Ginder, who acts as principal alongside Rommel Sulit and Jon Hagar. When they aren’t engaged in any of the aforementioned, the architects and their team are crafting stunning structures throughout Austin. “Being key contributors to the vision that is this city has been incredibly exciting; we feel fortunate to be in a position to lead,” Ginder says.

Above Function and vibe comingle in this Clarksville passive house where high performance meets fun. Top This spacious open plan blends traditional elements with modern features and amenities, infusing Hill Country living into contemporized comfort. Far left This luxurious kitchen was fashioned for a builder who specializes in modern.

Left A large-scale renovation rejuvenated this West Austin 1970s home with a variety of textures for the 21st century.

Photography Above by Leonid Furmansky; Top by Shutterbug Studios; Left by Spaces & Faces Photography

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“Our goal is always to maximize the potential of a landscape and reinforce it as an extension of the architecture.”

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HOFFMAN & OSPINA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 424.359.3085 | hoffmanospina.com |

“The rich architectural history of Texas can surprise people who aren’t familiar with the titans of design that have worked here,” Anna says. “The father of landscape architecture and mastermind behind Central Park in New York City, Frederick Law Olmsted, created several formal gardens and estates here. It inspired him to write his book, A Journey Through Texas, in 1857.” The visionary also collaborated frequently with an architect responsible for many of the state’s most stunning homes: John Staub.

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Have one conversation with Anna Hoffman and Juan Ospina Londoño, and you might begin to feel that Texas is the ultimate locale for landscape architects such as themselves. The principals behind namesake Hoffman & Ospina Landscape Architecture had this to say upon being asked why they took up residence in the state: “We work across the U.S., and Texas is in the center of the continent. We also love the people who live here, and the mix of city and countryside brings variety to our work,” Anna says. Juan adds, “Not to mention, Texas is so botanically diverse. Our garden styles can range from traditional European or Mediterranean, to desert succulent, oak woodland or grassland.” The settings are varied too. Sprawling estates, ranches, wineries, resorts, urban garden projects—it all features in the portfolio of the Hill Country-based Hoffman & Ospina Landscape Architecture.

One of the most beautiful qualities of Texas is its impressive land mass and the variety of experiences that result. Houston, Austin and Dallas all have their unique attributes, but so do some of the smaller, more charming historic towns in the state.

Anna calls the following must-sees.

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Top Views of the house and pool are framed by this gorgeous outdoor pavilion. Far left Bluestone paving gives way to boxwood balls, crab apple trees and roses. Left A fountain aligned with the swimming pool anchors this classic geometric parterre garden.

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“Austin’s people are a unique mosaic of cowboy culture, tech giants, tree huggers, business tycoons, artists, musicians and more.”

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J. CHRISTOPHER ARCHITECTURE 512.256.1520 | jchristopherarchitecture.com |

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Although a native Texan by birth, Chris Davenport spent the early part of his life in Iowa. But when the time came to begin his architectural career, he knew he wanted to return to his roots— the Cedar Park area, specifically. Now the home of his firm, J. Christopher Architecture, it’s a place Davenport loves for the mix of rural, suburban and urban happenings. “It’s wonderful how you can enjoy the entertainment offerings of downtown but also the pace of a slower lifestyle,” he says. It also benefits his professional life, in the form of Austin’s famous eclecticism. “While the bungalow style is probably the most prevalent historical vernacular in the area, one can also find everything from Spanish Colonial to the most contemporary and modern expressions,” Davenport shares. “Because of this, Austin has also become something of a design mecca in the eyes of everyone in the nation.”

When one thinks of the Old West, images of simple utilitarian structures covered in dust are conjured up. Davenport discusses how this legacy influences his work today: “The modern homeowner is not crazy about dust in their home, but they do have an affinity for the vernacular of a simple structure elegantly serving its purpose.

When we design ranch homes, we take inspiration from this history, often involving a series of simple ‘barn’ structures interconnected by breezeways and vestibules.”

BIG SKY BLUEPRINTS “Texas is a stunning place that deserves to be celebrated, so that’s what I do,” Davenport says. “I endeavor to preserve the site’s natural features and orient the project to capture surrounding beauty. I also emphasize low horizontal lines to make homes feel as if they are growing from the earth.”

Top North-facing glass walls soak up downtown views and create a lantern effect. A garage and workshop are cut into the hillside to root the house to the ground. Far left Custom, glass-front appliances, drawers and backsplashes promote a sleek modern feel. Left Tensioned cable is used to create a transparent guard for this floating stair cantilevered from the elevator core.

Photography Chase Daniel

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“Using the latest technology, artistry and industry knowledge, we offer a full range of highly personalized services.”

TAKE A TOUR “The AIA Austin Homes Tour, Big Medium Austin Studio Tours and the Preservation Austin Homes Tour provide great opportunities to see and experience the best of Austin’s architecture, art and design,” Evans advises.

THE AUSTIN APPROACH Evans shares her hometown inspirations.

• Warm welcome: Austin welcomes a diversity of people whose creative energy has taken us from an eclectic small city to a trendsetting metropolis.

• Topographically speaking: From our prevalent waterways to the Hill Country’s rolling terrain and the high-rise city, Austin’s unique topography creates fantastic opportunities to build homes with stunning views.

• It’s in the mix: In Austin, old-world styles have merged with the independent spirit of Texas to create a convergence of traditional and exploratory designs that delivers inspiration everywhere you look.

JEI DESIGN 512.330.9179 | jeidesign.com |

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The creative spirit that defines Austin is apparent in everything its people make and do. From the high-tech wonders of Silicon Hills to the academic excellence of U.T. to its groundbreaking music, food and culture, Austin is a city that champions the best and brightest. As a native of Central Texas, Julie Evans has been inspired by this energy since childhood and infuses it into her award-winning firm, JEI Design, that specializes in upscale design, residential project planning and remodeling and restoration projects.

“From the people to the landscape to the ideas, Austin surrounds you with boundless creativity and a push for personal expressions of style,” she says. “This creates a public that is not only aware but energized by the possibilities of interior design.

Austin’s multiple influences afford us the opportunity to work in many styles and lean into our clients’ preferences.”

Above The elegant dining room defined Evans’ mission to renew the clients’ love for their home. Top The mountains inspired this Southwest ranch renewal that blends rustic charm and contemporary comfort tailored to the long-term owners’ current lifestyle.

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“Jobe Corral Architects specializes in the design of welldetailed and highly crafted structures using authentic materials.”

LET’S TALK AUSTIN •W hy is there so much great Austin design?

Because there is a lot of design exploration here. Part of it is UT, but there are also so many good architects in Austin that it pushes us all to do better, think deeper and come up with uniquely creative ideas.

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There is a unique duality to Austin. On one hand it is a booming metropolis that attracts the best and brightest from around the world. It is also a hospitable hometown where neighbors come together to make Austin a better place. The partnership of Camille Jobe and Ada Corral, AIA and principals of Jobe Corral Architects, perfectly embodies those ideals. Their award-winning designs reflect a deep understanding of each and every site, a respectful and transparent relationship with their clients and a full comprehension of the program. “I’m from Corpus Christi and, after getting my master’s in architecture from Cal Berkeley, I came to Austin,” says Jobe. “And I am from Puerto Rico, received my architecture degree from UT and fell in love with Austin,” Corral adds. “Today our shared story is tied to central Austin and the core of our work revolves around the place and the fabric of the city.”

ow does that translate as •H Austin continues to grow?

Housing, transportation, energy and homelessness are at the top of everyone’s mind.

As architects and community leaders, we must think about these issues, take part in our citywide conversation and provide feasible solutions through design. here does Austin’s unique •W history come in?

Our design approach is always impacted by the history and features of a specific site. For example, when we work on ranches, we talk a lot about the traditional problem-solving ways of farmers and how our designs can integrate that.

Top A deep steel trellis runs along the east elevation, providing shade and creating an extension of the interior spaces. Far left The solarium is a modern addition to a historic Craftsman house.

Its light-filled structure transforms the existing bungalow while complementing its vernacular. Left The guest wing at River Ranch contains natural materials —stucco, ipe and rammed earth. The limestone patio with its fire pit is surrounded by native plantings and sits atop a 30,000-gallon underground rainwater collection tank.

Photography Top & Left by Casey Dunn; Far left

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“Most every Austin homeowner can agree on one design request: blur the lines between exterior and interior.”

FORMATIVE INFLUENCES “I visited the Charles Moore Foundation home in the 90s and was blown away by the unrestrained approach,” Karen says. “I was never really one to follow rules, and it was refreshing to witness the irreverent maximalism of the space. It was the moment that I allowed my passion to blossom.”

Austin holds other inspirational treasures, too. “The AIA Homes Tour is legendary for a reason, but I also enjoy Flatstock during SXSW and music festivals like ACL and Levitation.”

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What is it about Austin? Well, if you ask Karen Kopicki, “It has a young, frenetic energy that the rest of Texas can’t quite match. This state has never been able to control Austin, and people come here for that subversive, idealistic buzz.” And in fact, it drew Karen herself in some years ago. After coming to Butler School of Music at The University of Texas at Austin to play flute, she became enamored by the place … and its design industry. Coupled with her mother’s recollections of Karen’s constant childhood hints at the trade—a favorite yellow house; a marble fireplace she loved—this was enough to inspire a full shift in majors. She got her degree in interior design, and not long after, Austin-based Kopicki Design was born. Still, her musical days stay with her, making live music one of her go-to sources of creative inspiration. It’s a good thing she lives in Austin.

Top An understated palette and materials with juxtaposing textures build depth, inviting the artwork and lighting to shine. Right With a vintage Poul Kjaerholm sofa and a custom media cabinet, this is the perfect music corner. Center Plaster walls and a continuous marble bench create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor showers. Far right A composition of marble, wood and brass in their honest forms allows the custom chandelier of Italian glass, brass, leather and horsehair to take center stage.

Photography Top by Dror Baldinger, FAIA; Right by Scott Benedict; Center & Far right

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DOUBLE TAP You’ll certainly be inspired to “like” Karen’s Instagram favs.

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“Here, in the Austin design scene, eclectic and unique style creates a feeling of fun and good times to be had.”

THE MANY WHYS OF WOOD The LAVISH team enjoys bringing the outdoors in by utilizing natural materials, such as wood, that provide a connection to nature and often speak to people on a much deeper level. As in nature, wood has a very specific feel, creating a special sense of warmth and coziness that has a calming effect. “At LAVISH, we focus on wood in all its different species and forms,” Siegel says.

MUSIC SETS THE MOOD Austin’s live music lifestyle is apparent in many homes. Whether it’s a concert poster from a favorite band or festival, or a strategic placement of musical instruments, music plays a defining role in the interiors of Central Texas homes. “Experiencing live music is a way of life here and interior design often reflects this,” Siegel says.

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Over the past couple of years, Austin has not only remained a top destination, but has evolved to become one of the hottest markets in the country. Known for its eclectic and laid-back vibe, Austin also has a vibrant and talented design community. Jill Siegel, owner and creative director of LAVISH kitchen + bath, says, “Interiors here in Central Texas draw inspiration from the landscape and lively culture-the aesthetic tends to be more casual and incorporates the homeowners’ personal style.” Born from her travels abroad and the desire to bring European design concepts, materials and more to the Texas market, LAVISH crafts bespoke cabinetry solutions using a “mise en place” (French for “everything in its place”) approach. The result? The ultimate in luxury kitchen and bath spaces for all.

Above Located at Domain Northside, LAVISH invites everyone to see its products and quality in person.

“We have three distinct cabinetry lines to meet your specific needs and style,” Siegel says. Top LAVISH’s custom vanities, like this one designed for the client’s organizational and aesthetic needs, are made locally with many finish options and quick turnaround times.

Bottom This LAVISH kitchen was inspired by the client’s love of Scandinavian and Japanese design, as well as the pared-down, eclectic interiors coming out of Australia.

The cabinetry’s texture and tone complement perfectly.

Photography Above by Twist Tours; Top by LRES Marketing; Bottom by Leonid Furmansky

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ART, DESIGN & EATS Kate’s Click List • @wallyworkmangallery: for a great selection of art and artists. We adore pulling pieces for our projects from their collection.

• @lakeflato: features the incredible and diverse architectural work of one of the area’s many talented local architects.

• @elizabethstreetcafe: is a favorite to visit when I have time. They have an adorable and eclectic interior to match their French and Vietnamese fusion cuisine.

• @hillsidefarmacy: is another favorite eatery with farm-to-table offerings. The interior isn’t hard on the eyes either.

• @austinartgarage: brings together a great selection of Austin artists, from graphic design-inspired to modern and everything in between.

• @zilkerbark: for the pet lovers! Home is about who lives in it, including best and furry friends.

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Design-wise, Austin is an explosion of styles. “Austin has so many personalities, from quirky bungalows and modern condos, to rustic farm homes and Hill Country estates.

We love the mix it offers us,” says Kate O’Hara, CEO and creative director of Martha O’Hara Interiors. When it comes to interior design, she and her team look to create warm spaces that organically flow from one to the next. Their designs maximize

• @lizleewhite: an Austin local who shares all things life, style, home and travel.

THE VIEWS HAVE IT “Austin is full of unique landscapes and architecture that are constantly inspiring our designs,” Kate says. “One thing we perpetually take into account for each project is the views.

Whether it be the rolling Hill Country, city skylines or amazing waterfronts, our designs always take a home’s environment into account.”

natural light and create a sense of expanse and space. “We design for natural transitions, whether it’s from a hallway to a room, or from indoor to outdoor spaces,” she adds. Outside of work, Kate can be found exploring downtown or hiking in the hills. “Those Hill Country views have a way of giving me perspective,” she says.

“In its own laid-back, genteel way, Austin is at the cutting edge of style and design.”

Above A white-on-white scheme amplifies the natural light coming from the master bath through large windows, framed in black for added effect. Top The entry was designed to make a statement with a starburst chandelier, custom stairway railing, mirrored bench and vintage Fay + Belle rug. Left Natural light floods through French doors in the living room, where light walls and ceilings enhance the beauty of rustic wood beams and bookshelves.

Photography Above by Cate Black; Top & Left by Andrea Calo

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DESIGN DOSSIER Pankonien’s Austin inspirations.

•C ome on inn: I’m inspired by our amazing hotels.

The Driskill, Hotel St. Cecilia and Hotel Ella remain magnificent mainstays, while Kelly Wearstler’s Austin Proper and the Commodore Perry Estate turned Ken Fulk masterpiece are new design drivers.

•B eautiful blend: I am Latina so I especially love how Austin’s designers and architects blend Latin culture and old ranch style with Hill Country modern to create a look that is quintessentially Central Texas.

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•E ating it up: Austin boasts outstanding restaurant design. Places like Uchi, Jeffrey’s, Launderette and Olamaie have created inspirational spaces where people gather to relax and enjoy, something we strive to incorporate in our designs.

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Austin is known throughout the world as a groundbreaking city. From SXSW to Silicon Hills to its unique live music, cuisine and hospitality, it is on the forefront of innovation, thanks to what its people create and how they live. But they also relish Austin’s unique heritage and small-town sensibility, which is incorporated into everything they do. Laura Pankonien of The Pankonien Group understands this as she integrates the best of classic and contemporary Austin into her stunning interiors and visionary kitchen and bath projects. “As principal designer, I oversee all aspects of our design-build projects while working closely to create a smooth project experience for our clients,” Pankonien says. “Whether the home is a Hill Country modern or traditional Georgian, I deliver timeless interiors infused with modern touches to create spaces that reflect each client’s personal style.”

“I combine my classic aesthetic and modern sensibilities with my clients’ inspiration to bring their spaces to life.”

Above Arabescato marble and brass hardware highlight a ‘new traditional’ kitchen. Top Modern rustic details with pops of navy and pattern create a luxurious retreat in a ranch bunk room. Left Custom details enliven a library that features Vanguard furnishings and Schumacher fabrics.

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“At Presidio, highly personalized service from design through installation is our promise.”

THE AUSTIN EFFECT •H ow would you define Austin design right now?

The first two words that come to mind are warm and contemporary. Austinites want home to be a comforting oasis away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life while reflecting the innovative spirit of the city through cutting-edge design and construction.

•H ow does Texas’ unique history and heritage influence your work?

Texas’ rich history is evident in a great number of our projects and we are constantly aspiring to stay true to our roots by offering a wide range of products that fit our clients’ many design aesthetics.

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• What about the passion for the great outdoors?

Because Texans love the great outdoors, we have increased our offerings to include custom-made steel fences, gates, railings and planters, and we always welcome custom requests that push our creative boundaries.

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Austin is a thriving modern metropolis made up of unique, friendly neighborhoods. To those lucky enough to live there and for those who wish they did, that distinct duality is at the heart of Austin’s appeal. For more than 30 years, Bryan Wiest and his family have been an integral part of the community. “We were drawn here for a variety of reasons including great schools, exceptional culture and diversity and unmatched opportunities,” he says. As the owner of Presidio, Wiest channels that Austin optimism and pride into his elegantly designed, custom-built steel doors, windows and gates, which are crafted locally. “The team at Presidio is ready to take your inspirational images and ideas and make them a reality,” Wiest adds. “Our new state-of-the-art showroom is located in Southwest Austin, so that we can be a part of Austin’s next great residential area.”

Top Presidio custom steel windows in a rich black finish bring a stunning design element to this Barton Hills residential project. Bottom Walls of Presidio custom steel windows serve as a fabulous frame that turns this view of the water, sky and trees into a priceless work of art.

Photography Matt Sawyers of Color

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“Austin’s innovative energy and spirit is a perfect fit for the superior modern aesthetic that Scott + Cooner represents.”

EXTERIOR EVOLUTION Scott + Cooner’s portfolio of superlative brands and manufacturers have been designing, developing and producing a burgeoning number of new outdoor pieces and collections.

Lines like Minotti, Paola Lenti and Gandiablasco are offering beautiful designs that speak directly to Austin’s love of stylish outdoor living.

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Austin’s creative vitality is an irresistible draw for groundbreaking innovators, creators, designers and brands from around the world and across the region. Founded in Dallas, Scott + Cooner was drawn to Austin’s allure when they opened a showroom there in 2000. New owners, Jud and Amanda Taylor, are committed to continuing that love affair. “Austin is the most sought-after city in the country,” Amanda says. “It has the university, culture, food and beautiful surroundings.” Today the Taylors continue to share the best of Scott + Cooner’s curated collections of contemporary European furniture and lighting, exceptional kitchen and closet designs and outstanding rugs and carpets with design-savvy Austinites. “Austin has a real appetite for high-end design,” Jud adds.

“Many of the brands we carry like Minotti and Poliform are must-haves for our sophisticated clients.”

THIS IS THE MODERN WORLD The Taylors talk about their passion for contemporary Austin architecture: When people ask which architectural trends we are most excited about we say, ‘Modern of course!’

The movement toward building sleek high-rise architecture in the downtown area is invigorating for true contemporary design fans like us. We particularly love The Independent by Rhode Partners. Its cantilevered design and glistening glass facade make it a true architectural jewel in the skyline.

Top Elegance, uniqueness and innovation combine in Hamilton, a timeless Minotti design. This wide range of modular seating systems by Rodolfo Dordoni offers great flexibility and customization options.

Far left Designed by Marcel Wanders for Fiam Italia, the Echo cupboard features an awe-inspiring geometric glass front that shines in the light, while beautifully concealing generous amounts of storage space within. Left Poliform’s Phoenix kitchen blends pure and essential lines with rich surfaces and accents, making it a feast for the eyes and delight for the chef.

Photography Top Courtesy of Minotti; Far left Courtesy of Fiam Italia; Left Courtesy of Poliform

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“Austin is so rich in history and culture; even as a fifth-generation native Texan, I learn something new every time I’m here.”

REGIONALISM ON THE RISE “I am constantly impressed by the custom residential work coming out of Austin, Dallas and Houston,” McWhirter says. “It is intellectually exciting to observe the evolution of a sort of ‘Texas modernist regionalism’ as it has and continues to develop.” He also notes that while the Austin and San Antonio areas have a relatively narrow range of styles in established neighborhoods, the SHM team has been invited to the table by clients who want to break the mold. “They crave something different, and our varied portfolio excites them.”

WHEN IN TX If you ask McWhirter, these are the must-dos and must-sees.

•T hroughout the state, there are so many wonderful little vintage shops for midcentury modern furniture, found objects and ephemera.

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For architect Nicholas McWhirter, the Austin and San Antonio areas call to mind the first inklings

•T he Dallas Architecture Forum lecture series is fantastic.

•B oth the Dallas Museum of Art and The Contemporary Austin are well worth visiting.

of passion for architecture. “My first love affair with a building was in elementary school, when I discovered St. John’s Episcopal Church,” he says. “Designed by San Antonio architect O’Neil Ford in 1962, it is a place that framed my whole understanding of how richness of space can be simple and sunlight can be controlled with elegance.” Today, McWhirter is one of the principals at Dallas-based SHM Architects, a firm celebrated locally for its ability to do what the legendary Ford often did: honor and shape regionality. McWhirter offers some current context on the concept: “Clients in Austin are seeking something between Hill Country and contemporary, and we are currently exploring this on several projects.” Still, the SHM portfolio proves that any design mandate is in their wheelhouse.

Top This estate has unique design elements that blend post-medieval English country with Texas’ mid-19thcentury central European. Bottom An in-depth analysis of Spanish Colonial Revival began the journey to creating this “Santa Barbara contemporary” home.

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“My husband has a deep family history of ranchers from Houston, and we lived in Austin and loved it. Texas is a special place.”

WORLD’S WONDERS ON DISPLAY “I have a huge appreciation for the outdoors and Texas’ landscapes and wildlife in particular,” Dillon says. “In fact, it inspired a whole collection of pieces featuring bull heads. I’m also influenced by folk art, which is often guided by nature. We have a cottage up north on the border of Canada, and the beautiful wide-open spaces, forests and lakes drive a lot of my work.”

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Bold color palettes, meanings inspired by social issues and a wholly individualized approach are the characteristics that often define Stephanie Dillon’s work. The painter and owner of Stephanie Dillon Art believes that “old is still beautiful, what we have is enough and art is everywhere.” She’s also fiercely devoted to philanthropy and committed to serving her local community. Altogether, these ideals paint a picture (pun intended) of an artist with whom Texans would certainly resonate.

And they do. From Houston to Austin to Dallas, the major cities of the state, and their people and design pros, are known for their ingenuity and grit, but also their connection to nature and culture of neighborly friendliness. All elements of place that inspire and inform Dillon’s creations for homes throughout the land of the Lone Star.

Top Abstract #120, 2021, features contrasting hues. Right A dynamic statement piece, Abstract #117, 2021, will infuse a space with intense color.

Center Abstract #99, 2020, is a mulitdirectional action painting in monotone. Far right Patriotic #13, 2021, is meant to be a reflection of lyrics from the song “Cage of Freedom.”

Photography Top by Linnea Maas; Right by Morgan Kelly

COUTURE CREATIVITY Among her most influential sources of inspiration, Dillon has always included fashion.

“I’ve been pouring through any fashion magazine I could get my hands on since I was a young girl,” she says. “Design follows fashion, after all.” She also enjoys following the Instagram postings of talented interior designers and passionate optimists who share inspirational quotes.

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“Wood inspires us because it is beautiful, warm and has an organic connection with the earth that is truly majestic.”

OUTDOOR INSIGHTS Because outdoor living is so essential today, TimberTown is there to help Austinites achieve the exterior living spaces, kitchens, decks, arbors and fire pits of their dreams.

AUSTIN AESTHETICS Steve Anthony shares his take on Austin style.

•E ver-changing Austin: Austin’s evolving architecture reflects our city’s growth and diversity as in the vintage bungalows and cottages that exemplify old Austin that now rub elbows with modern masterpieces.

•B ucking the trend: The beauty of Austin is in our ability to mix all kinds of aspects, create eclectic communities and defy trends.

•A rchitectural awe: My favorite new building is Indeed Tower because its massive glass facade blends seamlessly with Claudia Taylor Johnson Hall.

This project balances what Austin used to be with what it can achieve.

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The vitality of Austin’s booming real estate and renovations markets can be matched only by its amazing variety of architecture and design options. With so much going on and so many choices to consider, people need both expert advice and access to a wide range of outstanding products in order to make their best decisions and TimberTown is the place for Austin’s savviest architects, builders, commercial contractors, and designers and their clients to do just that. “TimberTown started in 2006 with a singular vision, to create a specialty building products supplier with the best selection and service on the market,” says Steve Anthony, managing partner. “We supply high-quality lumber and building materials from our Pflugerville headquarters and our new location in Atlanta. We have the expertise our clients need to be confident in their design choices and achieve their greatest aspirations.”

Above This stunning Westlake custom home takes full advantage of the awesome outdoors with ipe decking, siding and soffits from TimberTown. Top Clad in TimberTown’s custom-milled cedar siding, this bespoke private residence is an architectural grand slam.

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“There is so much vibrant creativity in Austin, from design to music to food.”

VISION FUEL When David needs to recharge and find fresh drive, he turns to a historic design event and some outdoor endeavors.

•T he AIA Austin Homes Tour is the oldest and most respected of its kind in the country. People travel from other continents to attend!

• I revitalize by biking out on Loop 360 and down to Buda, or swimming at one of our favorite pools, like Deep Eddy.

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With a focus on regionalism and an interest in minimalism derived from modernism, Webber + Studio brings a unique perspective to architecture in Austin and San Antonio. That’s no small thing, given the reputation the duo of cities has garnered for being national leaders in the trade.

Principal David Webber offers up his take on each place’s design conversation. “San Antonio has a legacy of historic architecture, a by-product of it being affluent for so long,” he says. “In recent years, it has gained new attention, putting the entire state on the design map. Meanwhile, Austin is a mecca for creativity, taking on the role of ‘experimenter-in-chief.’” As for which specific styles the clients of Webber + Studio are requesting, David points to modern in San Antonio and farmhouse in Austin. “Still, for us, the work is always bespoke, because the site and homeowner’s lifestyle play a critical role.”

Top One of the premier properties in Horseshoe Bay, this structural steel-and-glass marvel allows for unobstructed views around the point. Right The dining table sits below a Studio K custom, linear glass fixture, which illuminates without interrupting views to the outdoor spaces and lake beyond.

Photography Eric Carvajal

BORN OF LOCALITY In discussing the value of regionalism as a concept, David touches on the aspect of function. “We like to reach into regional examples that can tie new ways of solving architectural problems together with tried-and-true methods of construction,” he says. “One of my favorite examples is a dogtrot house.

This is a home with two parts that connect via an open porch in the middle. It has air funneled through by virtue of being wedged between buildings, which offers the perfect antidote for our hot, humid climate.”

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“If a buyer has the option of being on a greenbelt, a creek or a lake, they’ll do well in terms of property appreciation.”

FOOD, MUSIC & FRESH INSPIRATIONS

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There’s much ado about Austin these days … in a good way. Real estate is booming, people are moving and property values are skyrocketing. It’s no surprise to Cindy Goldrick, broker/owner of Wilson & Goldick Realtors, who fell in love with the West Lake Hills area more than 40 years ago.

“From the time I moved here in 1981, I could see how fast this region was growing,” she says.

“The beautiful land combined with a great school district made for the perfect place for me to start my company.” Given the area’s scenic beauty and family focus, many architects and builders have taken a thoughtful approach to the land and lifestyles, incorporating large open living areas and lots of windows into their designs. Here, a contemporary aesthetic reigns, but always with warmth through natural materials. “We are also seeing a growing interest in designing sustainable and energy-efficient houses,” she adds.

Top This contemporary home on Stratford Drive was designed

by Matt Garcia, with the seller represented by Cindy Goldrick.

Right Suellen Young represented the sellers of this Rockcliff estate in the Eanes ISD, which received multiple offers and sold in early 2021.

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•E ats: The food industry in Austin is one of the most creative in the country. Most restaurants have a fun vibe and great setting overlooking colorful street scenes or lakes. Eat at Güero’s Taco Bar, formerly a feed store, and hear live music next door in the Oak Garden. Or, dine down the street where Perla’s or Aba are located.

•T unes: South Congress is a vibrant area lined with many clubs, like the Continental Club.

ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Antone’s and Stubb’s are downtown spots ideal for live music, as will be the soon-to-be Waterloo Park and amphitheater.

•O utdoors: The hike-and-bike trail around downtown or along one of the greenbelts, such as Shoal Creek, are favorites, as well as biking the Southern Walnut Creek Trail through Austin’s east side.

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“The people in Texas are open, with huge hearts and a sense of grit that should be admired and respected.”

INSPO IN THE ARCH “Texas has a rich history of innovative modernists, such as Philip Johnson, Donald Judd, Renzo Piano and James Turrell, who did the amazing light installation at Rice University,” Mackay says. “Those are just to name a few. We need only look out our back door to find amazing examples of spectacular buildings.”

DUAL METROS Soon, Wilbanks and Mackay will be opening a second, satellite office in Austin to join their already popular Houston location.

The pair shares what they love about each city.

• Houston: It blends people of every race, religion and culture together, and because we are all a bunch of nomads, it is also one of the friendliest places on the planet.

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• Austin: We often retreat here and are so excited about our new location.

We love the cool vibe, food and people, and the architecture meshes with our aesthetic like a dream come true.

Upon entering The WM in the Houston Design District, one is invited to grab a cup of coffee or glass of wine, settle into a beautiful environment and enjoy a fascinating chat or two. This is the vision LeTricia Wilbanks and Selena Mackay, the co-owners behind the brand, have brought to life in their new showroom. Lovers of art, architecture, fashion and more, the design duo combined their talents in 2019 after realizing how much they had in common. The journey since has been one of editing and customizing for their clients. As for the bespoke requests being made, it’s mostly about a vibe. “We have the luxury of square footage in our great state, which gives us freedom to creates spaces that feel expansive,” Wilbanks says. “Our clients want large, comfortable spaces and furniture, but they still like to incorporate a modern edge while ensuring that everything is warm, sensual and inviting.”

Top A European-inspired custom stone dining table with brass inlay complements sleek brass-and-leather chairs. Left This vignette at The WM features a stunning mix of brass, marble and on-trend forms and colors.

Right Edgy, sexy and carefully curated accessories and lamps are on display within The WM’s showroom.

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A New Chapter Vibrant art, antiques and character-rich rooms refresh a Dallas residence.

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Architecture: Joel Gallegos, JJGDesign Interior Design: Jan Showers, Jan Showers & Associates Home Builder: Mike Moss, Ornata Residential Services

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ne quirk of being an interior designer as soughtafter as Jan Showers— whose career spans some 40 years and hundreds of projects in her hometown of Dallas and beyond—is that every so often, you’re called upon to design the same house twice.

Such was the case when local clients David and Emberli Pridham asked Showers to reimagine their recently purchased residence on “one of the prettiest streets in Highland Park,” the interior designer says. Years ago, Showers had helped a previous owner decorate the French provincialstyle house, including the formal dining room for which she had commissioned the shimmering hand-painted wallpaper that still remains. For the new iteration, Showers set about making it suit the current couple and their children, layering the rooms with an eclectic mix of art, antiques and color. Says David: “Jan has a knack for finding pieces you might think would never work together and melding them perfectly.”

Thus began a year-long process during which Showers, her senior designer Zara Taitt, builder Mike Moss, his project manager Oscar Mena, residential designer Joel Gallegos and landscaping company Southern Botanical updated almost every inch of the interior and exterior. Changes outside included cladding the symmetrical front façade with cast stone, while inside updates comprised such moves as removing a bar separating the kitchen from the family room, with openings between other living areas expanded. Elegant new moldings wrapping these doorways repeat throughout the house, “making it more architecturally interesting,” Showers observes.

Such details give the home authority to host furnishings varying widely in style, period and provenance, from vibrant photography by Celia Rogge and abstract paintings by Ludwig Schwarz to European antiques and new pieces from Showers’ own collections. “That’s what I like,” the interior designer says of combinations such as the foyer’s Biedermeier table paired with vintage Chinese Chippendale chairs, Murano lamps and a credenza inspired by a 1970s Italian piece Showers found in Paris. “There’s an art to the mix, and that’s what makes a room interesting to me.”

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At times, the homeowners were amazed by such pairings, including Showers’ juxtaposition of a hefty, 1950s wood-and-brass Italian bar cabinet with breezy, vintage bamboo furnishings in the solarium, a space seemingly right out of the Slim Aarons photography adorning the walls.

“The first thing I thought was, ‘How could that possibly work together?’ ” David recalls. “But now it’s almost as if all of these pieces were always together.” Adds Emberli: “I’ve learned from Jan that not everything needs to match perfectly.”

Showers underlined this rule in the main bedroom, which she swathed in an array of blush tones, from the soft fabrics on feminine upholstered chairs to the vaulted ceiling, from which hangs a pearlescent chandelier of Showers’ design. “It’s like being wrapped in a gorgeous peach-colored coat,” the interior designer says of the effect. “It makes the room so much cozier.”

In the new Christopher Peacock kitchen, the interior designer let Emberli return to her comfort zone of white on white. “When we began this project, I was huge on using white, and Jan talked me out of doing it in every room,” the homeowner recalls. “She told me it works best in kitchens and bathrooms for a clean and soft look.” But that edict didn’t preclude the addition of the kitchen’s blue Murano-glass chandelier and La Cornue range honoring Emberli’s grandmother’s and mother’s love of the shade. “I like to use a client’s favorite colors,” says Showers, who explored the full spectrum of watery hues for Emberli, selecting a teal velvet for the living room sofa, a silvery blue for the foyer walls, pale turquoise for the solarium’s trellis-patterned wallpaper, and a soft blue check-patterned fabric on the dining room chairs featuring a nailhead trim complementing the room’s original hand-painted wallpaper.

“I love the yin and yang of that fabric with the wallcovering and Baccarat chandelier,” the interior designer says. “It helps to keep the room from feeling too formal.”

Selections such as these also ensure a design that’s not easy to date or define. “We like a lot of different looks,” Emberli says, “and we wanted every room to have its own story.” Until Showers returns again, perhaps, to imagine the home’s next chapter.

Carleton V Ltd.’s Boca Grand grass-cloth wallcovering establishes a Palm Beach mood in the solarium in tandem with Coleen & Company Sarafina lanterns, while the turquoise lamps are Venetian Series #4 from interior designer Jan Showers’ eponymous collection. The rattan sofa and faux-bamboo barrel chairs are vintage finds, the latter upholstered in the Jan Showers Glamorous Collection for Kravet’s Flamands pattern in Celery.

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Above: Showers preserved the dining room’s existing Gracie hand-painted wallpaper in this to-the-studs renovation. The Marnie dining chair and Sebastien demilune table—which holds a vintage stacked Lucite lamp—are from the Jan Showers Collection.

Opposite: A 1920s antique French Baccarat crystal chandelier illuminates the brass-embellished Zara dining table from the Jan Showers Collection. Kravet’s Barnsdale pattern in Cloud covers the backs of the Marnie dining chairs. The blue Marbro Murano glass lamp is vintage.

Furnishings in rich shades of blue and green sit like gems in the living room with walls painted Farrow & Ball Light Blue. Atop a Stark rug, the Jan Showers Collection Richardson sofa is covered in Kravet’s Versailles velvet, while the interior designer’s Chela chairs wear a verdant velvet in tune with the vintage Murano glass lamps.

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Above: The La Cornue range’s custom blue hue pops against the Christopher Peacock kitchen cabinetry. Marble selected by J+L Design Studio for the backsplash and counters is from Allied Stone. A custom Modern-Aire Ventilating hood complements the Christopher Peacock brass cabinetry hardware and The Urban Electric Co.’s Maxine sconces.

Opposite: The Jan Showers Collection Elizabeth chandelier in turquoise adds a splash of color over the kitchen dining table.

The Jan Showers Glamorous Collection for Kravet’s Bambu Fret pattern in Ciel appears on the tablecloth, Bungalow 5 chair upholstery and window shades. Art by Susan Barnett is from Conduit Gallery.

Blush tones—including walls painted Benjamin Moore’s Queen Anne Pink—transform the main bedroom into a jewel box. The custom four-poster bed is draped with Pindler Lisbeth fabric in ivory and pairs with a Jan Showers Collection Laurette table opposite a seating area comprising Jan Showers Collection Paris and Daphne chairs. Drawings by Don Bodine line the shelves.

“ There’s an art to the mix, mix, and that’s what makes a room interesting to me.” me.”

–J A N S H O W E R S

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Home at Last

In Austin, a design team tackles a bedroom update turned full-house transformation.

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Architecture: Tim Barber, Tim Barber Architects Interior Design: Parrish Chilcoat, Cameron Design Group Landscape Architecture: Lance Thompson and Erik Hanson, Thompson + Hanson Landscape Architecture

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hen designer Parrish Chilcoat received a call from her former clients— an Austin couple for whom she’d designed a California beach house— the duo initially only requested a makeover of their main bedroom. “They had a huge room but were sleeping in the same wing as their four children,” recalls Chilcoat, noting that decision was as much about being closer to their offspring as it was about avoiding their own suite, which was desperately in need of an update. As the designer would soon discover, “the kids’ wing was also a warren of a hallway,” she says. Its lack of cohesion hinted at other changes the owners desired throughout their home. While the original goal was to get the couple back into their main bedroom, their wish list grew to the point that “they began to wonder, ‘Should we just move?’ ” recalls Chilcoat. “They ultimately decided to stay put because this home is where they’ve raised their kids. So we thought, ‘Okay, let’s keep the sentimental footprint’—and I knew architect Tim Barber could help us do that.”

At Chilcoat’s recommendation, the couple reached out to Barber, who started by replacing the exterior gold stone veneer with white brick, before trading in the faux Shaker-style roof for a standing seam metal version more in keeping with the local vernacular. “From the outset, the wife wanted white brick and the result really set their house apart,” he explains, continuing, “the gigantic roof was relentless so the addition of a front-facing dormer reduced the scale.”

After determining the house was structurally sound, the architect then rearranged it to delineate the functions of the various spaces, before taking on the task of reimagining a rear porch for a better outdoor living experience.

Inspiration for the redesign came from Eberly, a favorite local eatery. “The restaurant’s steel structure with its horse barn shape and tall Texas top proved the right idea to create an expanded, covered area for outdoor living without darkening the rest of the house,” Barber explains. “We created a simpler version that works well here.”

The family now puts the loggia to daily use for morning coffee, workouts or gatherings—“and

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once we cleared it out and made it a dance floor,” the wife adds.

Meanwhile, Chilcoat—working with project manager Devin Henderson—drew inspiration for the interiors from a swatch of Idarica Gazzoni wallpaper, which hadn’t made the cut at the couple’s beach house but topped the wife’s list of must-have items for this project. Featuring a repeat floral pattern, the paper now lines the vestibule leading to the main bedroom suite. It also served as a palette inspiration for Chilcoat to weave a cohesive tapestry of lavenders, dusty mauves, pale blues and creams throughout the remainder of the residence. The muted hues complement a smattering of bolder accents.

For example, a quartet of gray chenille covered chairs and lavender gray wool draperies appear at the project’s core in the living room. “You can see everything from there and we didn’t want anything to fight with the new loggia,” says the designer, who introduced hot pink pillows as ties to a tufted pink velvet sofa in the library, and citrus ones to connect with kitchen pendants painted a saffron yellow.

Just as linking the spaces was important, so too was differentiation. Shimmering Clé tiles on the kitchen walls accomplished the latter.

“This kitchen is located just off the living room and my solution for treating the two differently was to use tile—which has all the colors of the Gazzoni paper—on the walls instead of paint or wallpaper,” Chilcoat notes. In the nearby dining room, a Phillip Jeffries horizon motif grass-cloth wallcovering provides the distinction. “It has a pattern but doesn’t compete with the kitchen tiles—everything just flows,” she adds.

The genesis of the project, the main bedroom suite, now has all the trappings of a high-end boutique hotel, with the swooping shape of the bed contributing to what Chilcoat calls a “super luxurious cocoon.” And in the main bathroom, where the wife envisioned having mirrors in front of the windows, the designer introduced custom his-and-her vanities, punctuating the sumptuous space with richly patterned marble slabs for the tub and shower walls. “I spent months checking marble stock until I found the right one,” she says. “Everything for this house was selected very deliberately, but it feels like a curated collection that came together over time.”

Architect Tim Barber designed the library shelving, an eye-catching backdrop for the custom sofa upholstered in Pindler cotton velvet and the John Himmel Decorative Arts chair from David Sutherland in Zak + Fox linen from Kneedler Fauchère, both atop an Elizabeth Eakins rug. The sconce is from the The Urban Electric Co. and the lamp is Visual Comfort & Co. The geometric overhead light is the homeowners’ own.

In the living room, designer Parrish Chilcoat situated a runner from Rejuvenation behind armchairs in Mark Alexander cotton from Thomas Lavin. They hold Claremont Fabrics Velours Jaspe velvet pillows. The leather chair by Harbinger tops a rug from Holland & Sherry. Art by Rosie Quick takes a commanding spot on the wall.

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Walls lined with Clé tiles define the kitchen area, where The Urban Electric Co. pendants light a Waterworks faucet and Thomas Hayes Studio barstools in Lance Woven Leather from Harbinger.

The tiling extends to a breakfast nook featuring Schumacher draperies and a custom sofa flanked by Charlie West Lamps lighting. A Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier, Soane chairs and a Keith Fritz table form a dining area.

Above: A mesmerizing wallcovering from Phillip Jeffries’ Beyond collection, a Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier and Holland & Sherry draperies set off the dining room. Soane chairs upholstered in Moore & Giles leather surround a showstopping Keith Fritz table. A mirror from The Future Perfect overlooks a console from RH. Opposite: The striking architectural panel by French sculptor Etienne Moyat is more than just a piece of art: It cleverly conceals a television in the newly designed loggia. Seating from RH gathers around a pair of Sutherland coffee tables.

Thompson + Hanson Landscape Architecture, including landscape architect Erik Hanson, principal Lance Thompson and landscape designer Maritza Sanchez, designed the landscaping and pool just beyond.

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Above: A Made Goods mirror and cabinetry doors by Mosaic House painted with Dunn-Edwards Thick Fog bring Moroccan flair to a daughter’s bathroom. Visual Comfort & Co. sconces complement a Waterworks faucet and Schaub hardware.

Opposite: Luxurious appointments in the main bedroom include Kravet wallpaper, a sofa in Schumacher mohair velvet and billowy Holland & Sherry draperies. A Kifu Paris mirror, Made Goods benches and Thomas Hayes Studio nightstands topped with Visual Comfort & Co. lamps round out the calming space.

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Above: Chilcoat hand-selected the main bathroom’s spectacular Breccia Capraia marble from Architectural Surfaces, formerly Modul Marble, in Sun Valley, California, and used it as a surround for the tub featuring Kallista hardware.

Opposite: Draperies featuring both Pindler and Holland & Sherry fabrics frame the main bathroom vanities, which feature cabinets painted Benjamin Moore White Dove and flank doors leading to a private outdoor shower space.

A geometric chandelier from The Urban Electric Co. illuminates the serene room.

CUTTING EDGE A Houston artist reimagines paper as three-dimensional works honoring nature.

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hile some may have difficulty imagining the artistic potential of paper, Natasha Bowdoin uses precision and skill to transform it into hypnotic works of art.

“I love it because it’s flexible, doesn’t have a permanent ending place and offers so much possibility,” muses Bowdoin. The Houston-based artist draws inspiration from a childhood spent along the coast of Maine in West Kennebunk, where she worked briefly in lobster fishing for relatives. “Growing up around family working by hand and making things from scratch inspired me to want to create,” she says.

While Bowdoin has focused on largescale relief installations, her smaller scale works—including both cut-paper collages and drawings done in gouache and ink—are equally compelling. “The cut-paper work is denser, with even more layering in the small-scale pieces,” she says. “And sometimes something I’ve made very small leads to bigger installations, and ends up growing over time.” Using an X-Acto knife or scissors, she intricately creates enchanting floral designs, relying on nominal supplies and an imagination that runs deep. Her nuanced take on references like early-19th-century botanical illustrations, which she appreciates for “their sincere and sometimes inaccurate perceptions of the natural world,” she notes, has helped to define her largely intuitive process.

“I may base it on an image of a fabric swatch, but usually I just wing it,” she says. Inspired by early hand-drawn cartoon illustrations and often looking to textile patterns for color palettes, she also incorporates details referencing literary folktales and fables—a nod to her double major in art and classical studies from Brandeis University.

Bowdoin currently works as an associate professor at Rice University, where she recently completed a permanent installation for its public art collection. Represented by Talley Dunn Gallery, she’s also gearing up for an exhibit at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Sculpture Garden. The accomplished artist— who grew up near the ocean and has dedicated her career to creating art depicting florals—also feels an on-going responsibility to encourage others to respect their natural surroundings.

“My work is a gateway for people to take a preservationist approach to the way they live,” she says. “I champion nature and communicate its importance through a very playful lens.”

Houston artist Natasha Bowdoin’s artistic process for completing her deep-relief cut-paper works includes drawing, applying color and then cutting pieces of paper to form the collage material (below). During the cutting stage (opposite), she uses an X-Acto knife to remove bits of paper from the initial drawing, creating a beautiful lace-like effect.

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The Great Escape Authentic design both indoors and out makes a Houston-area retreat feel a world away.

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Architecture: Ryan Street, Ryan Street Architects Interior Design: Kara Childress, Kara Childress, Inc. Home Builder: Tom Byer, Byer Builders Incorporated Landscape Architecture: Bill Prewett and Shannon Gatts, Prewett, Read & Associates, Landscape Architects & Contractors

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ur clients were looking for a vacation property close enough to their main home in Houston, but far enough away to feel like a destination,” recalls interior designer Kara Childress.

What the family found—an idyllic lakeside property just outside the city—more than satisfied their wish list. “We’re ‘Type A’ people but things slow down when we’re here and escape from our everyday lives,” says the husband about their weekend staycations on the lake. While they may bring work and school assignments with them, “it’s just more relaxed,” he continues, noting his affinity for spending early Saturday mornings outside amid the sounds of neighbors fishing and enjoying time out on the water.

“This is a fun house,” says residential designer Ryan Street. “There’s a natural similarity between rural homes in Texas and the materials used in the Mediterranean—limestone, wood, tile—and the same solutions apply. It’s all about scale and proportion and creating comfortable interior and exterior spaces inspired by architecture that developed when only natural light and ventilation were available.” To design spaces that “breathe,” Street developed an intentionally rambling plan embracing courtyards and providing an immediate connection with the outdoors. “It’s a fusion of Italian hill town architecture and Texas rural vernacular,” he adds. “We’ve drawn from specific references but haven’t created something false.”

Working with builder Tom Byer and his construction manager Sean Stobaugh, Street anchored the home with a large, double-height great room off of which spring the kitchen and mud room, the couple’s main bedroom suite, a guest bedroom, study and cozy sitting room.

“It’s nice to retreat into those smaller spaces,” says Street, whose project architect was Jeremy Ristau. “Moving between large and small rooms makes each more interesting.”

It also creates a feeling the house evolved over time. “We thought a lot about our lifestyle and how we wanted to use the spaces,” recalls the husband. “Stylistically, it was the opportunity to build something that felt substantial and generational. We didn’t want anything contrived or disingenuous, so we asked Ryan for useful and authentic, not just aesthetics.” In other words, the balconies are real balconies.

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“It’s a ‘forever house,’ ” says Childress, explaining the couple hopes to move in full-time once their children finish school. Early design inspiration derived from modern ranch living—luxurious yet functional with historical elements and modern conveniences—which meshed naturally with the reclaimed wood and stone elements forming the building blocks of the house. “We wanted to let those materials be the focal point,” explains the interior designer. “Instead of patterns and strong colors, we used texture to enhance the architecture.” Fabrics add a tranquil spirit, but since this is a pet-friendly home, Childress ensured they were easy to clean. “We used linens and cottons, not fussy silk velvets, so the more they’re loved, the better they’ll get,” she says. She also skipped draperies that would block the views. “You can’t compete with Mother Nature,” she notes.

To furnish the rooms, Childress worked with lead designer Ally Dougherty. Taking their cues from the “generational” feeling of the architecture, the duo chose a variety of antique pieces including the living room’s monumental armoire—“a jewel with function and character,” says Childress—as well as a 17th-century French mantel holding naturally shed antlers, and the powder bathroom’s towel ring, which is a repurposed doorknocker. Some surprises include acrylic barstools in the kitchen to counterbalance the rusticity. “Acrylic reflects light and elevates what you’re doing,” explains Childress. Other pieces just mean business, like a hardworking “conference” table in the study coated in automotive paint. “Nothing is fragile here,” Childress quips, pointing to the outdoor dining area’s stone table that required 12 men to install.

Elsewhere outside, comfortable seating areas stand up to the heat and humidity, while landscape architect Bill Prewett, working with landscape architect Shannon Gatts and project manager Eric Griffith, brought in a mix of native- and Mediterranean-style plantings, as well as ivy that will soon scramble up the stone walls. “We wanted to build something lasting,” notes the husband.

“As the walls went up, we would walk through and think about how the kids would move through the house, how we would use the grill. We had time to observe shadows and wind.” Between the cooling lake breezes flowing through the house and the joyful acrobatics of hummingbirds at the kitchen window, it’s no wonder the family can’t wait to hop in the car come Friday. As Street loves to say, “This house lives well.”

Antique beamwork and barnwood flooring add character and a lived-in feeling throughout the abode. Complementing the materials palette, Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray coats walls along the bridge connecting the upstairs bedroom wings.

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Above: In the kitchen, a hanging light from Circa Lighting illuminates Lee barstools from James Craig Furnishings. The leathered Perla Venata quartzite island countertop sourced from Pomogranit-ADR and limestone flooring from Materials Marketing infuse an authentic feel.

Opposite: A Ralph Lauren Robertson double-tier chandelier from Visual Comfort & Co., Lee chairs and a custom table from Robert James Collection in Chula Vista, California, define the dining area.

Designed for entertaining with jaw-dropping lake views, the outdoor porch houses a custom table with stone from Alamo Stone and Kingsley Bate chairs through Ladco. A Walker Zanger tile backsplash and Chapman & Myers Bedford lantern from Circa Lighting in the cooking area round out the monochromatic palette.

“ It’s a fusion of Italian hill town architecture and Texas rural vernacular.”

– R YA N S T R E E T

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Left: The powder bathroom’s antique sink, lantern and cement tiles from Chateau Domingue mix with a mirror and wall sconces from Skelton-Culver—all against a backdrop of plaster walls painted with Sherwin-Williams Mega Greige.

Opposite: Sherwin-Williams Downing Slate envelops a boy’s bedroom. A Desmond Open Oval lantern from Visual Comfort & Co. fills space above the Palecek bed and antique gym bench from Schwung Home in High Point, North Carolina, both atop a vintage rug from Matt Camron Rugs & Tapestries.

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