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DESIGN DISPATCH

The little black book of all things new and fabulous in the local community. Radar

For Iranian-born designer Saba Yazdjerdi, her debut furniture collection is deeply personal.

Author Keith Recker unpacks the importance of the color red.

SPOTLIGHT

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Making the List

Welcome to our annual GOLD LIST issue, where we recognize design talents from across the country who have had homes featured in our pages throughout the past year. With the pandemic in our rear view, I am back to traveling across the country to connect with the incredible folks who create these stunning projects. Their gift lies in knowing how to be imaginative and inventive, source the most beautiful products and materials, and bring it all together for their clients.

Our editors and I are awed by the scope and style of projects that we publish, and we greatly admire the design teams behind them. Check out who made this year’s list. They are some of the best in design.

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Designers, Craftsmen, and Caretakers of Distinctive Gardens

SCENE

BY ELIZABETH EXLINE

A LA CARTE

ST. URBAN

If ever there were a time and place to celebrate a sense of rebirth, it’s now—and it’s at St. Urban. Located at The Colony on 7 th Street in Phoenix, this latest venture from chef and restaurateur Christopher Collins introduces both light and sophistication to the space above Neighborly Public House (which, incidentally, Collins also owns). Locals may remember this spot as the dark and vibey bar Honor Amongst Thieves, but all St. Urban has in common with the former tenant is the address. Instead of gloom and mood, St. Urban embraces both French joie de vivre and American optimism. Take, for instance, the parquet

flooring, which is highlighted by abundant Arizona sunshine flowing in through the new window wall overlooking Piestewa Peak. Inside, a rectangular bar dominates the space, with booths and banquettes wrapping around the restaurant’s perimeter—the French, after all, know how to maximize every square foot. Complementing the updated architecture is the interior design, which undulates between tones of moss, rose and robin’s egg blue. Marble and brass accents o er subtle French underpinnings, while other touches, like the rose-printed wallpaper, command your attention. Rebirth has never looked this good. sturbanaz.com

FIRST LOOK

“MOVE: THE MODERN CUT OF GEOFFREY BEENE”

Who received more Coty American Fashion Awards than Oscar de la Renta? Who used his background in medicine to design clothing that moved with the body to better highlight it? Whose jumpsuit was “light-years ahead of today’s athleisure craze,” as so eloquently put by Helen Jean, the Phoenix Art Museum’s Jacquie Dorrance Curator of Fashion Design? None other than Geo rey Beene, the American designer whose work will be on display at the museum between February 1 and July 23. More than 80 looks will be presented in the specialengagement exhibition, along with photos, correspondence and video interviews with the models and muses associated with Beene. “I think our audiences will appreciate Mr. Beene’s refusal to compromise his vision, seen at the time as rebellious for its rejection of popular trends,” Jean says. “This resulted in glamorous evening wear that was comfortable and moved beautifully with the body—many even had pockets!” phxart.org

FIRST LOOK

PHOTO: GEOFFREY BEENE, GOWN SPRING 1993 COLLECTION OF PHOENIX ART MUSEUM, GIFT OF ELLEN KATZ IN HONOR OF THE MUSEUM’S

50 TH ANNIVERSARY. COURTESY OF PHOENIX ART MUSEUM, PHOT O BY DAN VERMILLION. A LA CARTE

PHOTO: GRACE STUFKOSKY.

WRITTEN

ROAD TRIP

AMANGIRI

As the indulgence and conviviality of the holiday season fade into the background, it may be time for a reset that involves more than a juice cleanse. Enter Amangiri. Located four-and-a-half hours from Phoenix, the Southern Utah resort expresses luxury in minimalism, courtesy of the three Arizona architects who designed the property—Rick Joy, Marwan Al-Sayed and Wendell Burnette. The resort presides over 900 acres of mesas, canyons and cliffs, all of which feel represented in the architecture. Pathways resemble slot canyons thanks to skyward-stretching walls, and the concrete of the buildings has been finished to look like frozen sand. Go for the luxury amenities (spa, horseback riding), the unusual repertoire of activities (hello, aerial stairway!) or the dining, but stay for the kind of architectural moments that take your breath away.

aman.com/resorts/amangiri

OPEN HOUSE

LONDON PIERCE HOME

Some things are simply meant to be, like the newly opened London Pierce Home. Helmed by real estate agent-turned-interior designer Candice Quinn and her partner, Catherine Crandall (of Abode Fine Living), the 9,500-square-foot showroom feels like a natural next step for Quinn, whose design firm has been impressing clients since 2015. Quinn and Crandall share a passion for modern, elegant design that is rarely predictable. As a result, their North Scottsdale showroom offers indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, accessories and gifts. “We sell off the floor and carry inventory for those last-minute needs without long lead times,” Quinn explains. “We want our showroom to serve as inspiration for people, so the floor is constantly changing.” Open to the trade and the public alike, London Pierce Home is also a destination in its own right. Case in point: The champagne room. The showroom originally featured a wine wall that she planned to remove, but then inspiration struck—“Who doesn’t love champagne?” she quips. Quinn, it seems, is not one to fight fate. londonpiercehome.com

POST MASTERS

@ARTESANATILE

WHO: Tucson-based, family-owned Artesana Tile, which brings its trained eye for artisan-made tile to social media.

WHAT: Can Halloween candy correlate to tile patterns? How about Met Gala outfits? They can if you’re Artesana Tile creating another irresistible reel. Or check out the feed’s still photos to enjoy a glimpse of recent projects, unexpected flat-lays and the latest products on offer in the store.

WHY: Because artisan-made tile is more than just a backsplash material. As Artesana demonstrates in its feed, tile is an art form that informs, integrates with and draws inspiration from fashion, food and culture.

IN THEIR WORDS: “Instagram is a fun place for us to explore our creative side while also getting more information about handmade tile into the world. Many people don’t know that these types of products even exist, so we love making catchy videos and posts to showcase the possibilities.”

open house photo: life created. road trip photo: ken hayden. post masters photos: courtesy artesana tile.

INSPIRING MIND

MAEGAN BLAU

Necessity, they say, is the mother of invention, and Maegan Blau might agree. Blau was 20 years old and looking for an apartment that had the accessibility features she needed when she seemed to hit a dead end. Rather than making do, she purchased a house and remodeled it with a contractor friend who pointed out she was approaching the project like an interior designer. Something clicked for Blau. A few years later, she’d completed her degree in environmental science, gotten married, attended a design program and launched Blue Copper Design, a firm that specializes in creating beautiful, barrier-free spaces. Here, Blau weighs in on why adaptive design is about more than checking boxes. bluecopper.design

What might surprise people about adaptive design? It includes features a lot of people already want for aesthetic reasons, whether that’s roll-under sinks or curb-less showers. Luxury homes are a lot more adaptive than most people realize. They’re that way for the look, but sleek showers and pull-out drawers are also adaptive.

How can people prepare for mobility issues or other accessibility concerns that may arise? Put a support backing into your showers so you can install grab-bars down the road. Invest in supportive furniture, like sofas and beds into which you easily transfer. Plan for drawer storage that you can readily reach.

What are some of your favorite ways to make adaptive design not just functional but inspiring? I love using di erent metal finishes that you might not always see, like copper, gunmetal and unlacquered brass. Anything that will patina really lights my heart on fire. I also use the areas a client can’t reach, like upper cabinets or open shelving in a kitchen, for a pop of color or an opportunity for a wow factor.

What is the hardest part of your job? Convincing people that they deserve to live better. They’re used to making things work, and I’m like, “No, no, no. I want to know your most desirable situation. That’s what we’re going for. That’s what you deserve.”

COLLABORATION

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT FOUNDATION X STEELCASE

Arizona’s original cult designer is back. Frank Lloyd Wright’s furniture designs have been given new life by Steelcase, with whom Wright collaborated back in the 1930s. Known as the Racine Collection, Steelcase’s latest drop will feature five o ce-friendly pieces: the original desk and chair Wright designed for the S.C. Johnson Administration Building in Racine, Wisconsin (albeit rescaled for a taller population), plus a desk, chair and lounge chair all inspired by Wright’s designs. In these new pieces, look no further than the floating geometric planes and organic curves for evidence of Wright’s influence. The 1930s-era desk and chair are outfitted in the original “Racine Red” with maple or walnut veneers, while the reinterpreted pieces embrace a modern palette of cream, bronze, gray and black as well as four wood veneer options. The Racine Collection will be available through Steelcase in late January with plans for additional collections (including textiles and wallcoverings) in the works. store.steelcase.com

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Luxe looks at boundary-pushing design, impactful industry legends and the power of color.

Pillars of Strength

POIGNANT AND POETIC, A NEW FURNITURE LINE HONORS AN IRANIAN DESIGNER’S FAMILIAL ROOTS.

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH

Culture and design have always felt entwined for Iranian-born architect and furniture designer Saba Yazdjerdi. She honed her skills developing cultural venues in her native Tehran, including the award-winning Argo Factory, a century-old defunct brewery reimagined as a contemporary art museum. Now based in San Francisco, Yazdjerdi’s work continues to explore Iran’s heritage through the lens of modern day design. Her recently released furniture line, Pahlevoon Series, inspired by the millennium-old Persian martial art of Pahlevan, reinterprets the sport’s traditional training gear still in use by practitioners today.

Equipment like the mil wooden clubs originally used to strengthen bygone mace-wielding warriors—were a familiar sight at her beloved grandfather’s house. “We were not supposed to touch them,” laughs the designer. “But I would

sneak in with my cousins and try to lift them.” She retained her childhood fascination with the sport that her grandfather helped revive, drawn to its sculptural paraphernalia and chivalric ethos. “Pahlevan means ‘hero’ in Farsi,” she explains. “The title is only given to someone with modesty, strength, respect and selflessness.”

Each piece in the collection subtly underscores these heroic principles. For her Mil-stone bench, the bleached-ash wood mil supports a delicate jewel slab of orange onyx. “Choosing a material that was beautiful and elegant, but also heavy was really important to convey that sense of vigor,” she says. Yazdjerdi also sees her work as a tribute to her grandfather and a way of continuing his legacy. “As a designer, it’s important to reclaim our Iranian identity, and introduce the culture, poetry and thousands of years of history to the world.” sabayazdjerdi.com

Below: Mil-stone, the latest piece created by designer Saba Yazdjerdi for the Pahlevoon Series, symbolizes the strength and spirit of the Iranian community. The bench is composed of bleached-ash wood, orange onyx and bouclé. portrait

itthiakarapong. detail photo: jonathan hokklo.

Forward Thinkers

WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL

LA SUCCULENTE

Avezou and founders of French creative studio La describe themselves as “curators and Avezou says. The duo work artists and and it into she continues. A recent collaboration with artist Côme Di the root-like structure of fungi, which was used as an architectural material to build a domed pavilion at Milan Week last year. “A experience that

Week last year. “A physical experience that calls on our senses may have a higher impact on our psyche and understanding of a topic,” Avezou notes. la-succulente.com

MODEL NO.

make pieces that create radical Phillip Raub, CEO of furniture Model No. Following the farm-to-table concept, the Oaklandcompany focuses on domestic, local sourcing and production. approach is intentional, of a compostable nature,” Raub explains, their use of reclaimed woods a supplier outside the city and 3D-printed designs featuring a plant resin made from agricultural waste. Model No.’s product line wide ranging, in addition to custom projects with architects and designers looking for an alternative traditional methodology. “Our is set up to move quickly— we don’t keep stock; we’re made which also minimizes our footprint.” model-no.com

“It’s time to make pieces that create radical change,” says Raub, CEO of furniture manufacturer Model No. the farm-to-table concept, the Oaklandbased company focuses on domestic, hyper local and “Our is intentional, of a nature,” Raub noting their use of reclaimed woods from a outside the and a resin made from waste. Model No.’s line is wide ranging, in addition to custom with architects and for an alternative to traditional “Our model is set up to move we don’t we’re made to order minimizes our carbon

WESTERN SENSIBILITY

Third-generation textile maker Kathryn Sanders is revolutionizing digital printing from her Missoula, Montana, studio. “Whatever idea you have about digital printing will vanish when you hold our textiles,” she says. Sanders has reimagined performance fabrics—utilizing water-based, non-toxic inks and techniques requiring less electricity. “If used correctly, digital textile printing can be as powerful a tool as the loom,” adds Chief Creative O cer Leana Becker, who is overseeing a new bespoke program for interior designers. The studio works with artists (especially those from underrepresented communities) and established brands like Philomela to bring unique designs to life. “We have unlimited colors and the ability to change scale at the touch of a button, plus digital printing is the most sustainable way to print textiles today,” Sanders explains. westernsensibility.com

Magali Avezou and François Maugin, founders of French creative studio La Succulente, describe themselves as “curators and engineers,” Avezou says. The duo champions work by emerging artists “researching durability, diversity and migration, and translating it into aesthetic, tangible forms,” she continues. A recent collaboration with artist Côme Di Meglio explored mycelium, the root-like structure of fungi, which was used as an architectural material to build a pavilion at Milan Design

THE FURNISHINGS INDUSTRY IS RIFE FOR A RETHINK. HERE, THREE COMPANIES FINDING INNOVATIVE WAYS TO PUT SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AT THE FORE.

A RETHINK. THREE COMPANIES ARE PUT

LA SUCCULENTE

PHOTO: BAPTISTE LOMBARDO. MODEL NO. PHOTO: COURTESY COMPANY. WESTERN SENSIBILITY PHOTO: RIO CHANTEL.

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Masters of Inf luence

DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE LUMINARIES HONOR THE LEGACY OF BOUNDARY-BREAKING ICONS RECENTLY LOST. AS TOLD TO MICHELLE BRUNNER

Cathy Kincaid on Robert Kime

Antique fabrics and furnishings bring history and gravitas to a room. No one knew that better than Robert Kime. He was really one of the first designers to incorporate antique textiles into his work and to use an ottoman as a coffee table, which is something we take for granted now because we see it so often. His rooms are relaxed—that’s the key. They are a true English-country look; soft, relaxed, elegant and classic at the same time.

I’ve always admired the drawing room he designed for Swangrove at Badminton Estate. The walls are painted a very

pale gray. There’s a soft floral linen on the drapery and an antique oriental rug with faded warm colors. In photographs, even the cosmos appear at ease—they’re starting to droop just a bit in their vases. It’s so inviting; it makes you want to pull up a chair and Robert truly believed that rooms should be so comfortable, you don’t want to get up and leave.

The first time I met Robert was with John Rosselli at the Decoration & Design Building in New York City. He was a typical charming Englishman. Then at my London book signing in 2019, who shows up but Robert! We had the best time. We visited and chatted about books, and what was new in his shop—the usual things you talk about with a friend.

Storytelling through objects gives a room meaning and history, and Robert was such a gifted storyteller. I think that’s what antique fabrics, furnishings and accessories do to a room—they make it more interesting and also give the space a sense of timelessness.

When I look at Robert’s work, all of the different types of decorators come to mind. Some are like set designers, looking to create a totally new experience with dramatic transformations. Others work with things the client loves to conceive a room that is constantly evolving and changing. Robert was the latter. It’s been said that he always thought of himself as more of a collector than a designer, and I think that’s because deep down he was a curator at heart.

A cheerful bedroom at The Gunton Arms in Norfolk, England, decorated by Robert Kime with wallpaper and textiles from his line.

photo: simon brown.

Richard Keith Langham on Carleton Varney

Carleton Varney was a real magician when it came to color; he understood its intensity and lasting power. Whether we want to admit it or not, pattern and color are stimulating. Carleton knew that. It’s what spoke to him, and—through the rooms he created—it’s what is still speaking to us today, in everything from his residential projects to resorts like The Greenbrier and The Colony Palm Beach.

The Greenbrier has such a majestic scale; Carleton really respected the bones of the resort. At the same time, he made it feel intimate through his use of saturated hues and vivid patterns. He once said that he hoped people would someday want hotels to be more than just lodging, that staying at one should be an event.

I think he would be happy to see the direction in which design is moving. There’s a resurgence of traditional motifs, fanciful prints and bold colors. You can even trace his influence to some of the newer talent today. They’re taking risks and stepping out with a little more flamboyance, which takes great confidence and panache, all qualities which Carleton had in spades. For someone like me who’s been in the business for 40 years, witnessing that continuum in design is wonderful. It’s exciting for our whole industry. There’s exuberance and good energy that you can trace back to designers like Carleton. He would have been thrilled knowing he laid the groundwork for that.

Not only was Carleton a man of style, but he was also known for his graciousness. It was that charisma that added to his ability to enliven rooms with such personality. He once said, ‘There’s so much ugliness in the world. If I can inspire people to look at their environment and help them to make it prettier, then I have succeeded.’ I love that sentiment.

In a Palm Beach villa designed by Carleton Varney, a bright rug mimics the waves of the ocean, while the painted mural includes one of the decorator’s favorite motifs: palm trees.

photo: kim sargent courtesy dorothy draper & co. inc.

Robert A.M. Stern on James Polshek

When Jim Polshek became dean of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation in 1972, I was already teaching on the faculty. Jim had accomplished a lot as an architect and had a good sense of what the school needed after the student protests of the late ’60s.

When you’re the dean of a school, and good at the job, you should not only be a curator of talent, but also of diverse points of view. Right away, Jim did just that. He had a sense, perhaps coming from his days as a student at Yale, that an architecture school was an important part of a university. He had studied under George Howe, Eugene Nalle, Louis Kahn and Philip Johnson. When Jim arrived at Columbia, with the exception of

Romaldo Giurgola, the school did not have architects of the same high caliber. But he brought in different talents, like Kenneth Frampton and Mary McLeod, and put the school back on the map.

Later, Jim acquired a reputation as a preservation architect. He always said he didn’t believe in preservation architecture because he felt any good architect should be able to build sympathetically onto an older building. He had some interesting ideas, and with the support of James Marston Fitch, who started the preservation program at Columbia, Jim formally added “Preservation” to the school’s name. Before that, it had just been the Graduate School of Architecture and Planning—this helped Columbia become something important, especially in New York City.

Jim’s impact on the profession can be traced to one of his earliest projects: the

Teijin Institute for Biomedical Research in Japan—his first big commission. In those days, the connections between Japan and the United States were very slender. The war was still fresh in everyone’s memory. But Jim went with it and designed this extraordinary series of buildings, meticulously crafted in reinforced concrete. It was quite sophisticated architecture. To this day, it is one of his best buildings.

It can be difficult when you start out so strong, but not for Jim. He made his mark with many memorable projects like the planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History and a tower above 500 Park Avenue, which again, was a good example of a new building marrying itself to an older one. I studied many of his projects carefully, and while I may have taken a different direction, I always learned from them and from him.

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Setting the Tone

EXPERT ON ALL THINGS COLOR, AUTHOR

KEITH RECKER WALKS US THROUGH THE POWER OF RED.

Red is a kiss, a caress, a loving embrace. Red is also a warning and sometimes a welcome. It is a symbol of power and a badge of shame. Red is deeply personal, drawing us into the sensations of our own body as well as toward our attraction to others. It stands for the warmth of the hearth and the scornful flame of vanity. It is beauty. It is violence.

When we “see red,” the flush of anger pushes us to charge like a raging bull and yet bashful blushes are signs of modesty or shyness. On the other hand, the red-blooded among us bravely wade into danger in the name of love, duty and justice. And when those fires burn too hot, red can become a smoldering signal of transgression and decadence, like

A recent study suggesting that athletes wearing red win more often helps explain why, for many centuries, it is the color of kings and captains. Charlemagne even wore red from head to foot to underscore his new authority when crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE.

Red is also a sign of luxury and until the development of synthetic dyes in the late 19th century, saturated red textiles required great expense and effort, often set aside for the richest members of society. And designers of every era have harnessed its power in dozens of ways to bring the color of human life into the home. Billy Baldwin created a luxurious, immersive garden of

reds for Diana Vreeland’s living room and David Easton deeply infused his adaptation of historical styles with red’s heat.

In a more intimate context, red kindles our passions; think crimson dresses and lipstick. Recent branding for fashion labels like Valentino and Louboutin have used the color to evoke sex and power. In red’s seductive and warming embrace, we revel in its sensuality and potency, and in full doses or as a strategically deployed accent, red awakens the senses and makes us feel alive. cueva de las manos photo: javier etcheverry, alamy stock photo. textile phot o: keith recker. john william godward photo: roy miles fine paintings, bridgeman images. mark rothko photo: national gallery of victoria, melbourne. © 1998 kate rothko prizel & christopher rothko / artists rights society (ars), new york. bridgeman images.

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s famed novel, The Scarlet Letter , published in 1850.

Images from Keith Recker’s book, Deep Color: The Shades that Shape Our Souls (Schiffer Publishing, 2022). Clockwise from top right: A detail of stenciled hands from Cueva de las Manos, Central Asian textiles, A Red, Red Rose by John William Godward and Untitled (Red) by Mark Rothko.

SMART DESIGN. EXEMPLARY CRAFTSMANSHIP.

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INSIDE/OUT SHOWROOMS

The ZENITH COLLECTION by Gloster marks the peak of the design aesthetic. A blend of diverse materials combine in a lounge collection that is simple yet striking, modern yet familiar, luxurious yet practical. Found at Inside/Out showrooms in Arizona. insideoutshowrooms.com

BULTHAUP

Superlative craftsmanship defines the bulthaup kitchen. Contoured to the grasp, customizable to one’s preferences and open to shifting possibilities, bulthaup prisms are a stunning and practical storage solution that embodies great design. bulthaupaz.com

SYFTE COLLECTIVE

BY ICONIC DESIGN + BUILD

Inspired by the Swedish term for ‘purpose’ or ‘intention’—Syfte Collective is a Scottsdale-based cabinetry, lighting and functional goods studio founded by Iconic Design + Build’s Kaitlyn Wolfe. iconicdesignbuild.com/shop

FERGUSON BATH, KITCHEN & LIGHTING GALLERY

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DISCOVERIES

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ROCHE BOBOIS

Aqua, designed by Fabrice Berrux, takes an audacious turn with its signature, limited-edition offering. Its base of Rosso Levanto marble from Liguria originates in the quarry vein reserved exclusively for Roche Bobois. Nanoparticle technology makes the velvety matte-red laminate top deceptively durable. Only 200 of these tables will be produced, each numbered and signed by Fabrice Berrux. roche-bobois.com

LEGNO BASTONE WIDE PLANK FLOORING

Noce, from the European Elegance collection, features a handcrafted black walnut finish. This is more than just a product, it is a passion that becomes custom designed furniture for the floor. legnobastone.com

THE CONTAINER STORE

The new Preston collection from The Container Store makes spaces that can be used for everyday function in extraordinary ways. With options like LED lighting, The 360˚ Organizer® and wall beds, it’s easy to add custom, built-in storage anywhere in the home. containerstore.com/custom-spaces

Double Vision

NEW WALLPAPER DEBUTS PROVE THE POWER—AND BRILLIANCE— OF CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS.

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ARTFUL GESTURES

NATALIA MIYAR X FROMENTAL

Tell us about the inspiration behind Ambia. I was commissioned by the Masterpiece London art fair to design a dining room. Knowing my heritage, they asked me to do something with Cuban influence. Soon after, Tim Butcher, Fromental’s co-founder and creative director, approached me and said, “I’d love to do a wallpaper together.” So, I started creating this idea in my mind to have an enormous artwork on the walls inspired by Cuban painter Wifredo Lam’s work. And that is how this abstracted, curvilinear design came to be. It’s not a flat print—it’s got raised elements with buckskin textures and hand-foiling. There’s a rich depth to the colors.

What makes Fromental a unique partner? Their enthusiasm for craft. My mother instilled a desire to not do what everybody else is doing, and Fromental is willing to be adventurous and elevate ideas. Tim even refers to himself as a weaver. There’s a handmade quality to Fromental’s work as if it came from the earth. Plus, there’s something fun about collaborating on a paper that’s different than anything either of us could do on our own.

How is designing a wallpaper and interior similar? It always starts with the brief—a combination of client, geography, architecture, history of place—and the context that I’m working in. From there, it’s about how I express that in the most elevated way that makes sense for everyone. nataliamiyar.com, fromental.co.uk

Interior designer Natalia Miyar conceived the Ambia wallcovering in collaboration with Fromental’s co-founders Tim Butcher and Lizzie Deshayes. The immersive design is available in four colorways and handmade by artisans in the UK.

SHADOW PLAY

KELLY BEHUN X CALICO WALLPAPER

What was the process like for this collection? I was beyond excited to collaborate with Calico because we have worked together many times over the years. They have set a high bar for designing wallpaper that evokes a presence beyond materiality—like a grass cloth or silk that just adds texture. When bringing a pattern and story to a room, it’s hard to come up with a concept that feels like the right scale and won’t overpower the space. I didn’t realize how difficult it is to do that well, and I have a newfound respect for those who do.

The designs are largely inspired by light. Did a certain place or time inspire you? I’m really drawn to shadows created in unexpected ways. With Bask, I had

this idea of being outside in the sun and feeling the warmth suffusing you, like being under a pergola. It’s not a specific place as it is a vibe. Then with Sylvan, it was more specific to skiing over the years and loving the view of the landscape, and bare birch trees, from the chairlift. You have the most beautiful shadows playing on the snow’s surface that are so pure.

Where do you envision these wallcoverings being used? I’m always looking for wallcoverings with color schemes, patterning and scale that can work in a myriad of spaces from a bedroom, even if it’s a feature wall, to a powder room where you might want something bolder, overscale and unexpected, to a kid’s room. I try to think of different contexts and settings for wallcoverings. kellybehun.com, calicowallpaper.com

Sylvan, shown in Shadow, covers the walls of a light-filled living space. Designer Kelly Behun stands before samples of the two designs that make up the collection with Calico Wallpaper (right). Bask in Nocturne (below).

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LUXURIOUS

LEATHERS

ILLUMINARE STUDIO X LONDUBH STUDIO

Talk to us about your studio. Brynn Gelbard: Londubh Studio specializes in surface design. My co-founder Lisa Donohoe has been in the decorative arts for a long time, originally working at a high-end New York studio doing work for designers like Ken Fulk and Peter Marino. I worked in independent film production, and we met on a project.

Lisa Donohoe: When we started the company, we wanted to push the envelope and keep experimenting with decorative applications—the potential is truly endless.

Tell us about your friendship and collaboration with Illuminare Studio. Brynn: Yes! Judy Amicangelo of Illuminare Studio has been designing car interiors since the ’80s, working with Mercedes, BMW and Porsche. She swims against the tide and is a real force. She taught us a lot when we launched our first collection of wallpaper, but this new release is all leather which is her specialty. We worked with a 130-yearold factory in upstate New York on the production. Lisa: When we got the first samples back, they took our breath away. Our work is very maximalist, and with these leathers we had an opportunity to explore something new.

And the designs? Lisa: The Greased Lightning pattern feels rock-and-roll, but there is a lot of architectural influence as well. For example, Neowise was inspired by a comet that was photographed over Newgrange, a 5,000-year-old Stone Age monument in my native Ireland. Brynn: Each pattern is created from steel plates engraved with motifs and then embossed onto leather. We started with two designs because they work best with the intricate process and hope to reach a different audience than perhaps our work has thus far. illuminarestudio.com, londubhstudio.com

The leather wallcovering Greased Lightning in Black. Neowise in Tan and Greige (top and right). Londubh Studio co-founders Lisa Donohoe and Brynn Gelbard (above).

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SHE WASN’T always ON TIME.

BUT SHE ALWAYS MADE AN entranc e

THE MODERN GODDESS FEATURING THE ODIN¨ BATH COLLECTION

AU NATURAL LISA

KANNING X HARTMANN & FORBES

Tell us about your background and how it influenced this collection. I grew up in Montana, but I knew there was more out there. I went to school on the East Coast, spent time in Florida, and now I live in New York. I was exposed to natural elements growing up on a ranch, but I didn’t embrace it at the time. Then once I started working as an interior designer in places like Telluride and Jackson Hole, I was able to appreciate the natural environment and the beautiful views of my clients’ homes. I’ve always been one to believe that your interior should reflect your locale.

And then Hartmann & Forbes called to collaborate. What are some of the materials and techniques at play? They’re not just printed designs—they are textural. Hartmann & Forbes’ materials were exactly what I was looking for in my projects. Our collaboration is a natural pairing. Sycamore, for example, is layered with laser-cut cork, sisal, silverpainted paper and metallic embroidery, while Rocks is made with faux suede and stitching that creates a three-dimensional

trompe l’oeil effect. And because the wallcoverings have reflective materials, the light hits it in a way that changes the colors and patterns throughout the day.

While inspired by the outdoors, these designs aren’t limited to country settings, right? This collection allows for a largescale installation of mother nature’s patterns anywhere! We took some of the rusticity out of the materials, which people tend to associate using in mountain regions, and added sophisticated elements like foils and shiny threads. These natural patterns would lend themselves beautifully to a more elegant, refined interior. lkid.com, hartmannforbes.com

Lisa Kanning’s collection for Hartmann & Forbes consists of four wallcoverings and three window treatments. Pictured here is Birch and below is Marsh and Rocks.

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MEET & GREET

Texan Talk

Introducing Whitney Walker, founder of Austin design firm Farrington Lane and creative mastermind behind this 100-yearold Dutch colonial entryway in nearby Waco. Walker transitioned from working as a buyer and merchandiser for One Kings Lane in Los Angeles to interior design in Charleston before setting up shop in Texas. A natural treasure hunter with a love of color, Walker’s work is marked by an English-meetsSouthwest sensibility. farringtonlane.com

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L.A. Lady

California interior designer Meghan Eisenberg’s timeless yet playful style is on full-display in this 1920s Los Angeles Tudor-style home’s cozy breakfast nook, and it’s the clients’ most-loved room to boot. With design prowess in her DNA—she’s the granddaughter of a mid-century architect and daughter of an interior designer— Eisenberg was destined for a career in decorating, founding her eponymous company in 2019 after stints at residential and commercial firms. meghaneisenberg.com

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DRAMATIC BY DESIGN

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District Darling

Byron Risdon started his career in New working for a number of prominent designers before starting his own firm in Washington, in 2016. A self-described ‘feeling designer,’ Risdon believes in creating comfortable, spaces that are always aesthetically Case in point: this apartment’s living true pandemic project for a teacher looking downsize—where work-from-home versatility meets a modern mix of materials. byronrisdon.com

Risdon started his career in New York City for a number of prominent before starting his own firm in D.C. in 2016. A self-described Risdon believes in creating comfortable, livable spaces that are pleasing. Case in point: this living room—a true for a teacher to downsize—where work-from-home

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Modern Relics

CONTEMPORARY LIGHTING MADE OF NATURAL MATERIALS ILLUMINATES THE STORIED INTERIORS OF THE PARK AVENUE ARMORY. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICIA HEAL

PETITE PLAYER

Brent Warr’s Katie table lamp is compact enough to work in a range of environments while remaining functional. Shown atop the wood Paleta pedestal from Arhaus, both the shade and base are made of cast plaster and punctuated by playful semi-spheres for added dimension. When illuminated, the natural imperfections of its uneven surface reveal arresting shadows and color variations. Warr, an Auburn University graduate who is based in Atlanta, also offers the design in custom colorways. objectivegallery.com , arhaus.com

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ETHEREAL ELEMENT

Porcelain’s materiality is reimagined with Polish-born interior designer-cum-ceramicist Natalia Landowska’s Cashew Cream wall sconce. The fixture is covered in multiple layers of glaze resulting in a delicate flaky texture that gives the piece an organic, earthen quality. At her circa-1900s Brooklyn studio, each thin, shell-like form morphs in the kiln and no two glazes appear the same after firing, ensuring that each design is a unique creation. natalialandowska.com

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POWER POSE

Behold the Helena Floor lamp by Brooklyn-based ceramicist Danny Kaplan in collaboration with In Common With. A study in aesthetic purity, the fixture’s seductive form is achieved through coil-building, whereby rings of clay are stacked and then smoothed before firing. The matching shade conceals seven light bulbs, which can be dimmed by turning the brass knob crowning the top. Shown here in Stone, the lamp is available in six colorways and three brass hardware finishes. incommonwith.com

CLASSICAL NOTE

Designer Ryan Korban’s much-anticipated debut collection for RH Contemporary consists of five lighting pieces, including the Garonne Grand sconce. Pictured here against the layered walls of the historical Park Avenue Armory, the stately fixture channels traditional 1930s French silhouettes, while its sleek lines and matte finish echo a modernized, minimalist sensibility. The sconce is handcrafted with steal and finished in a smooth plaster. rh.com

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MIXING TRADITIONS

Old meets new in Barbara Palatin-Doyle’s Charta Alba I table lamp. For the sculpted base, the Studio Palatin founder was inspired by 17th- and 18th-century designs as well as humble brown wrapping paper from an Amazon box. Palatin-Doyle, who splits time between New York City and her native Austria, worked said paper into unique crinkled forms before enlisting Augarten Wien, a 300-year-old porcelain factory, to bring the stunning white shape to life, which is topped with a handmade Japanese Hosho paper shade. lizobrien.com

TACTILE FORMS

The White Fins pendant is handmade by Atlanta maker Dana Castle of Crosland + Emmons. Each piece is composed of white stoneware and threaded through a brass stem that can be adjusted to the desired position, encouraging one to engage with the light like an evolving piece of art. Castle avoids color as not to distract from the raw beauty of her material, and finishes each design in a chalky white glaze that “adds a softness without hiding the evidence of the hands that made it.” croslandandemmons.com

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Down to the Details

PRO GRADE

When designer Bradley Odom was tasked with renovating this Atlanta kitchen for a chef and his young family, he played into the European sensibility of the residence, a Spanish Revival built in 1903. “We wanted to stay true to the home’s architecture,” says

Odom, who reworked the space to include a new pantry, more storage and larger w indows that bring in light and take advantage of backyard views. With function top of mind, Odom arranged the long, narrow room with two movable islands—one for prep and one for serving—and a layout that provides easy access to the refrigerator, range, sink and dishwashers. Glass cabinetry replaced a cluttered desk area, providing display space for the homeowners’ collection of Astier de Villatte ceramics, durable bluestone flooring stands up to the wear of family life and a

backsplash of uneven tile lends texture. Meanwhile, a former laundry room was transformed into the new pantry, complete with a hidden door concealed within a wall of cabinetry painted a dramatic shade of aubergine that complements the kitchen’s greenish-gray cabinetry. “The clients were adamant about not wanting a white space and they set the tone, which is sophisticated and moody,” Odom says. Art also played a critical role, with two wooden game plaques-turnedsconces acting as the starting point for the entire scheme. bradleyodom.com

Previous page: In an Atlanta kitchen by designer Bradley Odom, Visual Comfort & Co. pendants illuminate movable islands for prep and serving. The cabinetry is painted Benjamin Moore’s Kitty Gray, while the backsplash tile is from Renaissance Tile & Bath. A hidden door reveals a jewel box pantry donning Dark Walnut by Benjamin Moore.

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COLOR STORY

Fora Marina del Rey, California, kitchen, the pièce de résistance happens to be an appliance: a beautiful, blue range and coordinating vent hood by L’Atelier Paris Haute Design. The homeowner worked with the company, who specializes in bespoke ranges, cabinetry and fixtures, on the bold selection. “We landed on a custom 95-inch range with a 63-inch vent hood in Brilliant Blue that includes drawers for utensils and spice storage,” explains co-founder and creative director Maria Moraes. In addition to four gas burners, the range features a coup de feu for simmering and slow-cooking, a lava-stone barbecue and two ovens—not to mention stainless-steel countertops extending beyond the appliance for added prep space. According to Moraes, the finish color required much deliberation, and several di erent tones of blue were considered while the rest of the palette, including a brick backsplash and oak cabinetry and flooring, were kept neutral to let the range shine. Recently, the brand’s options became even more diverse: Their spectrum of colors has expanded to include five more shades (including Gossamer Pink, below), all of which is inspired by Parisian style. leatelierparis.com

“ We considered about 10 different shades of blue. The homeowner wanted something bold yet timeless and I love the nal hue we landed on.”

–MARIA MORAES

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Tale ofTwo Kitchens

WHILE LOCATED IN THE SAME HOUSE, EACH OF THESE COOKING SPACES HAS ITS OWN DISTINCT FLAIR.

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The entertaining kitchen in a GordonDunning project is inspired by a cozy English bar. The space is enveloped in Benjamin Moore’s Boreal Forest and illuminated by an RH light fixture (this page and opposite). Meanwhile, in the main kitchen, an antiqued-mirror backsplash and artwork found at a Paris flea market dresses up the area surrounding a Lacanche range. The cabinetry is painted Benjamin Moore’s Gray Mist and Circa Lighting pendants hang above the island (following page).

As part of the renovation of a Tudor-style residence in Atlanta, Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning of design firm GordonDunning imagined not one, but two kitchens for a couple with a young child. The initial plan was to simply relocate the space—situated near the pool area—to a more central, family-friendly area of the home, but, in the end, the couple decided that having a second kitchen and bar area for entertaining better suited their lifestyle. As such, the

designers reconfigured the layout, added paneling and painted the cabinetry, walls and ceiling a deep green shade. “This cozy English bar moment is an homage to the home’s architecture,” Gordon says. “There’s a den and fireplace nearby, so it feels like the right part of the house to give you a hug before going out into the sunshine.” Meanwhile, the original living area was reworked to seamlessly flow into a new main kitchen. “Because you can see the space

from the living room, we wanted it to be clean and beautiful,” Gordon explains, adding, “the wife is very chic, and the barstools are a nod to her love of French style.” In fact, the client’s main requirement was a Lacanche range from France. Allowing it to take center stage, all other appliances are paneled, including the vent hood and walk-in pantry hidden behind what appears to be cabinet doors, making for an airy, streamlined aesthetic. gordondunning.com

The experts at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery are here to help create a home that’s as extraordinary as you are.

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Finer Points

A SALUTE TO THE ARTISANS TURNING DESIGN DREAMS INTO REALITY.

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT

Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s famous dictum, “God is in the details,” is one we happen to agree with at Luxe We could fill a small library with the exquisite custom creations we’ve had the pleasure of publishing over the years. Allow us to start here—by plucking fantastic spaces from our archives and hearing from the craftspeople behind their defining features.

Caroline Lizarraga began her painter’s journey in college, flipping flea market finds for resale. After studying decorative arts, she founded her eponymous Bay Area studio. Here, Lizarraga’s one-of-a-kind art takes the form of classic harlequin-style, painted-and-glazed floors in a San Francisco home designed by Lynn Kloythanomsup of Landed Interiors & Homes. carolinelizarraga.com

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ALL IN THE MIX

PATRICIA ARNILLAS, CONTRAPOSTO ART STUDIO

Tricks of the trade: I studied Fine Arts in Lima, Peru, where I was born. Incidentally, my professors were from Italy, Austria and Germany, and I learned 15th -century techniques, such as creating tempera using natural pigments mixed with egg yolk. This training made me resourceful and proved useful when I moved to New York City in the 1980s and discovered decorative painting. Secret sauce: I have become renown among my clients for creating murals on fabric and burlap to which I apply my own concoction of pliable plaster in layers. It strikes the viewer as mildly rustic and organic, yet contemporary. On view: This mural was inspired by the vegetation surrounding a residence in Greenwich, Connecticut, by designer Erik R. Smith and architect Eric J. Smith. The homeowner wanted to bring the forest into her dining room, so I spent time on the property observing, taking photos and drafting the landscape. patriciaarnillas.com

ART OF ILLUSION

AMELIA ROSSI, AMELIA ROSSI LLC

Custom fix: Clients often come to me for stencil work. Other times, they want a painted scene on grass-cloth, or maybe they can’t find the perfect color or wallpaper. That’s where I come in! Arts evolution: While painting cabinets for a construction company in Palm Beach, I was exposed to murals, gilding and other decorative techniques. On one project, I remember walking through the living room and seeing artisans painting the walls like an Arabian tent. There were folds in the corners, drapings and tassels—all trompe-l’oeil. I was amazed. That was the moment I decided to step it up. Constant muse: The Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami. Each room h as layers of hand-crafted details. My dream project would be working with a team to restore that building. On view: This dining room designed by Caroline Rafferty was a favorite project. The floor’s colors, sheen and tessellated pattern were a stunning design choice. @amelia.rossi.llc

BUILT TO L AST

CHARLES CALHOUN, CALHOUN DESIGN &

METALWORKS

Mission statement: We are a metal fabricating company specializing in everything from doors and windows to railings, gates, range hoods and specialty items.

Origin story: I went to college for theater design; my studies included set design and metalwork. After graduating, I moved to Atlanta to work in film and started making furniture for friends on the side. My business grew out of a garage 27 years ago into the organization we have now.

On view: This railing is part of a project on Sea Island, Georgia, with Thad Truett and Suzanne Kasler. We worked to develop a design to follow the flowing structure of the compound curving staircase. Road ahead: I’m inspired by my talented employees, who are the future of this craft. I think everyone in design recognizes that artisans are harder to find these days. We have to find ways to inspire young people to continue these traditions. calhounmetalworks.com

AGAINST THE GRAIN

JOHN MARSHALL III, MARSHALL

MILLWORK

In-house specialties: Custom doors, windows, moldings, shutters, gates, light posts, stairs, paneling and any other type of architectural millwork. Family affair: My great grandfather started this company in

a small town in Mississippi, but a mass fire destroyed everything. He packed up his family, and what little they had left, onto a horse and wagon, and moved operations to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1918, to start over. We’ve been here honing this craft ever since. Day in the life: We never know what’s coming next, which keeps things exciting. One day we’re making custom wine racks and the next, we’re building 18-foot-tall mahogany shutters. On view: So many amazing wood pieces were fabricated for this project with Phillip Sides, including the living room’s beautiful white oak-paneled walls. marshallmillwork.com

ALL THAT GLITTERS

JOHN OPELLA, MINIUM DECORATIVE ARTS & DESIGN

Sweet spot: Murals incorporating gold, plaster and lacquer on wall surfaces, furniture and glass. Road map: I’ve studied fine art, architecture and interiors over the years. First, while working for artists and later, working at design studios. My craft combines these experiences, from collaborating with designers at the early stages of a project to executing them on-site or in-studio. Inspired by: 20 th -century design, from the Art Deco of Dunand and Catteau to the modern movement of Le Corbusier and Eileen Gray. On view: This home bar mural was commissioned by designer Marie Flanigan for a client who collects tequilas. It is a moody evening l andscape with gilt agave plants. My business has offices in Brooklyn and Portland, but I love getting to work with Marie because she is based in Houston, where I grew up. Plus, it’s fun to see how she transforms spaces in new and interesting ways. miniumdesign.com photos:

TOUCH OF HAND

KIRBY SINCLAIR, SEGRETO FINISHES

Next generation: My mom, Leslie Sinclair, started Segreto Finishes about 30 years ago, so I grew up surrounded by art. When I was in school, I worked on the different teams within our company to learn more about various finish techniques. Before we opened our showrooms, our house was a revolving door of design and experimentation. Top line: We are a decorative arts and architectural finishes company, with a team of design, operations and artistic personnel, who work together to create beautiful surroundings for residential and commercial projects. We install different types of plasters depending on what our clients are looking for aesthetically, and how the plaster will be used. Material love: I’ve become addicted to plaster over the years. I love the organic feeling it provides; even our whitest plasters feel warm and inviting. On view: This image shows a bathroom of black tadelakt plaster, which is an all-natural, water-resistant lime plaster that can hold darker pigments. We loved collaborating with general contractor DJ Palmore and designer Ashton Taylor on this project. Talk about two inspiring people! segretofinishes.com

B R I N G I N G A R C H I

FROM ESTABLISHED TALENTS TO RISING STARS, WE PRESENT OUR 2023 GOLD LIST: CREATORS OF THE INSPIRATIONAL HOMES FEATURED IN OUR PAGES THIS PAST YEAR. FROM ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS TO BUILDERS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, THESE DESIGN PROFESSIONALS SHAPE OUR VISION OF HOME.

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I HUNDLEY HILTON INTERIORS Birmingham, AL hundleyhiltoniteriors.com

A JAMES B. LAUGHLIN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Birmingham, AL jamesblaughlin.com

I MARY MCBRIDE INTERIORS Birmingham, AL marymcbrideinteriors.com

L ROB GARRARD LANDSCAPE DESIGN Crane Hill, AL robgarrard.com

H LEGACY NEW HOMES, LLC Montgomery, AL legacynewhomes.com

A I PHILLIP STUDIO Montgomery, AL 334.240.3333

A TIPPETT SEASE BAKER ARCHITECTURE Montgomery, AL tsbarchitecture.com

I DANA WOLTER INTERIORS, INC. Mountain Brook, AL danawolterinteriors.com

H FRY CONSTRUCTION, INC. Mountain Brook, AL fryjones.com

L TROY RHONE GARDEN DESIGN Mountain Brook, AL troyrhone.com

H FRANCIS BRYANT CONSTRUCTION

Vestavia Hills, AL francisbryant.com

Arizona

H H2 VIEW AZ Cave Creek, AZ 425.330.8499

I DECESARE DESIGN GROUP, INC. Mesa, AZ decesaredesigngroup.com

H BEDBROCK DEVELOPERS Paradise Valley, AZ bedbrock.com

L BEDBROCK LANDSCAPING Paradise Valley, AZ bedbrock.com

H TINKER DEVELOPMENT Paradise Valley, AZ tinkerdevelopment.com

A AJ DESIGN STUDIO Phoenix, AZ ajdesignstudio.com

H AMKOZ BUILDERS Phoenix, AZ amkozbuilders.com

H ARCADIA CUSTOM BUILDERS, LLC Phoenix, AZ arcadiabuildersllc.com

A BIEGNER-MURFF ARCHITECTS Phoenix, AZ biegnermurff.com

A DLR GROUP Phoenix, AZ dlrgroup.com

L FLO DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION Phoenix, AZ 480.227.7980

I JAIMEE ROSE INTERIORS Phoenix, AZ jaimeerose.com

A LEA ARCHITECTS Phoenix, AZ lea-architects.com

I MARA INTERIOR DESIGN Phoenix, AZ marainteriordesign.com

H MONDRAGON DESIGN + BUILD Phoenix, AZ mondragondesign.com

H PRINCETON CONSTRUCTION, LLC Phoenix, AZ princetonaz.com

H STARION CUSTOM RESIDENCES Phoenix, AZ starioncustomresidences.com

A TAMMEN + ROSE ARCHITECTURE Phoenix, AZ tammenrosearchitecture.com

A H THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE Phoenix, AZ czphx.com

A I THE RANCH MINE Phoenix, AZ theranchmine.com

I THELIFESTYLEDCO Phoenix, AZ thelifestyledco.com

H VISTA GENERAL CONSTRUCTION Phoenix, AZ vistageneral.com

I WOLFE STUDIOS Phoenix, AZ wolfestudios.design

H A FINER TOUCH CONSTRUCTION Scottsdale, AZ aftconstruction.com

H ALLHAUS Scottsdale, AZ allhaus.com

L BERGHOFF DESIGN GROUP Scottsdale, AZ berghoffdesign.com

H BLACKHAWK BUILDING COMPANY, LLC Scottsdale, AZ blackhawkbuildingco.com

I BRITANY SIMON DESIGN HOUSE Scottsdale, AZ britanysimon.com

H CATALYST VENTURES Scottsdale, AZ gaineyfinancial.com

L CFDESIGN Scottsdale, AZ cfdesignaz.com

A DALE GARDON DESIGN Scottsdale, AZ dalegardondesign.com

I DAVID MICHAEL MILLER ASSOCIATES Scottsdale, AZ davidmichaelmiller.com

H DESERT STAR CONSTRUCTION Scottsdale, AZ desertstarconstruction.com

A DREWETT WORKS Scottsdale, AZ drewettworks.com

I GUIDED HOME DESIGN Scottsdale, AZ guidedhomedesign.com

I HOLLY WRIGHT DESIGN Scottsdale, AZ hollywrightdesign.com

I ICONIC DESIGN + BUILD Scottsdale, AZ iconicdesignbuild.com

L LANDSCAPE RESOURCES Scottsdale, AZ landscape-resources.com

A MATTHEW THOMAS ARCHITECTURE, LLC Scottsdale, AZ mtarchitecture.com

I MODERN NEST Scottsdale, AZ modernnesthomes.com

I NOMAD DESIGN Scottsdale, AZ nomaddesignaz.com

L ON SITE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Scottsdale, AZ onsitebuilds.com

H R.J. GURLEY CONSTRUCTION Scottsdale, AZ rjgurley.com

L REFINED GARDENS Scottsdale, AZ refinedgardens.com

H SALCITO CUSTOM HOMES Scottsdale, AZ salcito.com

I SALCITO DESIGN GROUP Scottsdale, AZ salcito.com

I THE REFINED GROUP Scottsdale, AZ therefinedgroup.com

A TSONTAKIS ARCHITECTURE Scottsdale, AZ tsontakisarchitecture.com

L VAN WYCK PROJECTS Scottsdale, AZ vanwyckprojects.com

A GANSLINE & ASSOC; ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS Tucson, AZ gansline.com

California

H CENTRIC GENERAL CONTRACTORS Brisbane, CA centricconst.centricgc.com

L SCOTT MENZEL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Carpinteria, CA scottmenzel.com

I FIORELLA DESIGN, LLC Castro Valley, CA fiorelladesign.com

I RAILI CA DESIGN Corona del Mar, CA railicadesign.com

H CAVANAUGH CONSTRUCTION CORP. Coronado, CA cavanaughconstruct.com

A CHRISTIAN RICE ARCHITECTS, INC. Coronado, CA christianrice.com

H BENBURB CONSTRUCTION Corte Madera, CA benburbconstruction.com

I MORRISON INTERIORS Costa Mesa, CA dminteriors.net

H SC HOMES, INC. Costa Mesa, CA schomes.com

A TEALE ARCHITECTURE Costa Mesa, CA tealearchitecture.com

A SHUBIN DONALDSON Culver City, CA shubindonaldson.com

L KLP GARDEN PARTNERSHIP Cupertino, CA klpgardenpartnership.com

A HAYER ARCHITECTURE Del Mar, CA hayerarchitecture.com

L CLEAVER DESIGN ASSOCIATES Lafayette, CA cleaverdesign.com

L LANDCRAFTERS, INC. Laguna Niguel, CA landcrafters.com

H THE FARRELL COMPANY Los Altos, CA thefarrellco.com

A ABRAMSON ARCHITECTS Los Angeles, CA abramsonarchitects.com

I ANNETTE ENGLISH + ASSOCIATES Los Angeles, CA annetteenglish.com

A ASSEMBLEDGE+ Los Angeles, CA assembledge.com

L BENNER LANDSCAPE DESIGN Los Angeles, CA benner-design.com

I DISC INTERIORS Los Angeles, CA discinteriors.com

I DKB DESIGNS Los Angeles, CA definingspaceandstyle.com

H DOBKIN CONSTRUCTION Los Angeles, CA dobkinconstruction.com

L FIORE LANDSCAPE DESIGN Los Angeles, CA fiorelandscapedesign.com

I LISA STRONG DESIGN Los Angeles, CA

I MAGNI KALMAN DESIGN Los Angeles, CA magnikalman.com

I MASSUCCO WARNER INTERIOR DESIGN Los Angeles, CA massuccowarner.com

L STEPHEN BILLINGS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Los Angeles, CA sblastudio.com

I SUSAN MITNICK DESIGN STUDIO Los Angeles, CA susanmitnick.com

A TIMOTHY JOSLIN ARCHITECT PC Los Angeles, CA timothyjoslin.com

H TYLER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Los Angeles, CA tylerdev.com

H TODD TURLEY CONSTRUCTION Los Gatos, CA toddturleyconstruction.com

I ANDRIKA KING DESIGN Manhattan Beach, CA andrikaking.com

H ELITE DESIGN BUILDERS, INC. Manhattan Beach, CA elitedesignbuilders.com

A TOMARO ARCHITECTURE, INC. Manhattan Beach, CA tomaro.com

L KEITH WILLIG LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Menlo Park, CA keithwilliglandscape.com

I SULLIVAN DESIGN STUDIO Menlo Park, CA sullivandesignstudio.com

L NATIVE VALLEY LANDSCAPE DESIGN Napa, CA nativevalleydesign.com

A CYNTHIA CHILDS ARCHITECT, UNIQUE CUSTOM HOMES Newport Beach, CA ccarchitect.com

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I FLINN DESIGNS

Newport Beach, CA flinndesigns.com

H LEGACY CDM INC. Newport Beach, CA legacycdm.com

H MN BUILDERS Oakland, CA mnbuilders.com

A BAY AREA DESIGNS Palo Alto, CA jenniferleedesigns.com

H CLARUM HOMES Palo Alto, CA clarum.com

A DAHLIN Pleasanton, CA dahlingroup.com

L AHLES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Rancho Santa Fe, CA 858.756.8963

H MARK V. AGEE CONSTRUCTION

Rancho Santa Fe, CA markvagee.com

H MUNSCH HOMES

Rancho Santa Fe, CA munschhomes.com

L JONES LANDSCAPES Redondo Beach, CA joneslandscapesla.com

A SDG ARCHITECTURE Redwood City, CA sdgarchitecture.com

I SHELLEY & CO. INTERIOR DESIGN Ross, CA shelleyandcompany.com

I JENNIFER ROBIN INTERIORS San Anselmo, CA jrobininteriors.com

I LAUREN NELSON DESIGN San Anselmo, CA laurennelsondesign.com

L STUDIO GREEN San Anselmo, CA studiogreen.com

I MCCORMICK & WRIGHT San Diego, CA mccormickandwright.com

I STUDIO H DESIGN GROUP San Diego, CA studioh-int.com

A ARCANUM ARCHITECTURE, INC. San Francisco, CA arcanumarchitecture.com

H BRUNNER CONSTRUCTION San Francisco, CA brunnerco.com

H CAIRN CONSTRUCTION INC. San Francisco, CA cairnconstruction.com

I CATHERINE KWONG DESIGN San Francisco, CA catherinekwong.com

H CLAYTON TIMBRELL & COMPANY INC. San Francisco, CA claytontimbrell.com

A DAVID BUERGLER ARCHITECT San Francisco, CA davidbuergler.com

I FISHER WEISMAN BRUGIONI San Francisco, CA fwb-sf.com

I JAY JEFFERS San Francisco, CA jayjeffers.com

H JEFF KING & COMPANY San Francisco, CA jeffkingandco.com

A JILL LEWIS ARCHITECTURE San Francisco, CA jilllewisarchitecture.com

I KELLY HOHLA INTERIORS San Francisco, CA kellyhohlainteriors.com

I KENDALL WILKINSON DESIGN San Francisco, CA kendallwilkinson.com

I MAREA CLARK INTERIORS San Francisco, CA mareaclarkinteriors.com

A H NOVA DESIGNS + BUILDS San Francisco, CA novadesignsbuilds.com

A RED DOT STUDIO ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN San Francisco, CA reddotstudio.com

I REGAN BAKER DESIGN San Francisco, CA reganbakerdesign.com

A RICHARD BEARD ARCHITECTS San Francisco, CA richard-beard.com

L SCULPT GARDENS San Francisco, CA sculptgardens.com

A SUTRO ARCHITECTS San Francisco, CA sutroarchitects.com

I TUCKER & MARKS San Francisco, CA tuckerandmarks.com

H PALMER CONSTRUCTION San Juan Capistrano, CA palmerconstruction.com

H BRELLIN COMPANY San Rafael, CA brellinco.com

A WILKINSON ARCHITECTURAL GROUP San Rafael, CA wilkarchitect.com

H NEW WEST BUILDERS Santa Ana, CA 714.412.5263

L BOSKY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Santa Barbara, CA boskyland.com

H LEONARD UNANDER ASSOCIATES, INC. Santa Barbara, CA unanderconstruction.com

I CHRISTINE MARKATOS DESIGN Santa Monica, CA markatosdesign.com

H WRIGHT CONTRACTING, LLC Santa Rosa, CA wrightcontracting.com

H BK CUSTOM BUILDERS Saratoga, CA 408.690.5313

A MEMARIE ASSOCIATES Saratoga, CA memarie.com

I SARAHLIZ LAWSON DESIGN, INC. Saratoga, CA sarahlizlawson.com

I KOBUS INTERIORS Sausalito, CA martinkobushome.com

H HERBST CONSTRUCTION, INC. Solana Beach, CA herbstconstruction.com

I INTIMATE LIVING INTERIORS Solana Beach, CA intimatelivinginteriors.com

A JOHN P. JENSEN ARCHITECT Solana Beach, CA johnjensenarchitect.com

I KERN & CO. SUSAN SPATH INTERIOR DESIGN Solana Beach, CA kerncodesigns.com

I 22 INTERIORS Studio City, CA 22interiors.com

H ROBERT MORKEN CONSTRUCTION Tahoe Vista, CA 530.386.1512

H MARTIN-STEPHAN BUILDERS, INC. Thousand Oaks, CA martin-stephanbuilders.com

I BAYON DESIGN STUDIO Tiburon, CA bayondesignstudio.com

L ROCK & ROSE NURSERY + LANDSCAPE Truckee, CA rocknrose.com

L VANDERTOOLEN ASSOCIATES Walnut Creek, CA vandertoolen.com

I JESS DIAB STUDIO West Hollywood, CA jessdiabstudio.com

I STUDIO LIFE/STYLE West Hollywood, CA studio-lifestyle.com

L NICK DEAN LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC. Woodland Hills, CA nickdeanlandscapedesign.com

I DEL GAVIO GROUP Woodside, CA delgaviogroup.com

H MARK KELLEY CONSTRUCTION CO, INC. Woodside, CA kelleycustomhomes.com

Colorado

L DESIGN WORKSHOP Aspen, CO designworkshop.com

A I FORUM PHI Aspen, CO forumphi.com

L LIFT STUDIO Aspen, CO liftstudiolandscape.net

A I MENENDEZ ARCHITECTS + INTERIORS Aspen, CO menendezarchitects.com

A I ROWLAND+BROUGHTON Aspen, CO rowlandbroughton.com

H BECK BUILDING COMPANY Avon, CO beckbuilds.com

I CASEY & COMPANY INTERIOR DESIGN Avon, CO caseyco-id.com

H SHAEFFER HYDE CONSTRUCTION Avon, CO shaefferhyde.com

A CCY ARCHITECTS Basalt, CO ccyarchitects.com

L MARPA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE + CONSTRUCTION Boulder, CO marpa.com

A MOSAIC ARCHITECTS & INTERIORS Boulder, CO mosaicarchitects.com

A BHH PARTNERS, PLANNERS AND ARCHITECTS Breckenridge, CO bhhpartnersco.com

H KORU LTD. Carbondale, CO korultd.com

H 5280 CONTRACTING Castle Rock, CO 5280contracting.com

A H I CHALET Denver, CO chaletcolorado.com

L DAVE JOHNSON LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Denver, CO johnsonlandart.com

H DOMANI HOMES, INC. Denver, CO domanihomes.com

I DUET DESIGN GROUP Denver, CO duetdesigngroup.com

I KALEIDOSCOPE DESIGN Denver, CO kaleidoscopedesigndenver.com

I NOBLE DESIGN GROUP Denver, CO nobledesigngroup.com

H PURE CONSTRUCTION Denver, CO pureconstructiondenver.com

A SALTED: ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN Denver, CO saltedarch.com

A STUDIOHOFF ARCHITECTURE Denver, CO studiohoff.com

A S3 ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, LLC Eagle, CO s3ag.com

A BERGLUND ARCHITECTS Edwards, CO berglundarchitects.com

L DENNIS ANDERSON LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Edwards, CO 970.390.3745

I JACOBS + INTERIORS Edwards, CO jacobsinteriors.com

I COLLECTIVE DESIGN Frisco, CO collectivedg.com

H PINNACLE MOUNTAIN HOMES Frisco, CO pinnaclemtnhomes.com

H OLD GREENWICH BUILDERS Glendale, CO oldgreenwichbuilders.com

A MITCHELL ARCHITECTURE Greenwood Village, CO

I STUDIO THOMAS Greenwood Village, CO studio-thomas.com

L DESIGNS BY SUNDOWN Littleton, CO designsbysundown.com

I INSIDE STORIES, LLC Littleton, CO insidestories.com

H METERMATTERS, INC. Littleton, CO

L CERES+ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Silverthorne, CO ceres-plus.com

A E CUMMINGS ARCHITECT Telluride, CO ecummingsarchitect.com

H FORTENBERRY & RICKS, LLC Telluride, CO 970.728.4321

I KIMILLE TAYLOR, INC. Telluride, CO kimilletaylor.com

A MORTON ARCHITECTS, INC. Telluride, CO mortonarchitects.com

A KH WEBB ARCHITECTS Vail, CO khwebb.com

Connecticut

I MCGRATH II Greenwich, CT mcgrath2.com

I ATELIER ROAN Westport, CT atelierroan.co

Delaware

A LESLIE KELLY ARCHITECTURE Wilmington, DE 302.777.3335

Florida

H ROSS BUILT CONSTRUCTION

Bradenton, FL rossbuilt.com

A STRANG DESIGN Coconut Grove, FL strang.design

I ASSURE INTERIORS

Coral Gables, FL assureinteriors.com

A CARLOS PALMER

ARCHITECTURE

Coral Gables, FL 786.218.6602

I CAROLINA DESIGN LLC

Coral Gables, FL carolinafreyre.com

A CMA DESIGN STUDIO INC.

Coral Gables, FL cma.design

I CALIMIA HOME Doral, FL calimiahome.com

H HCD GROUP CORP Fort Lauderdale, FL hcdgroupcorp.com

L R.S. WALSH LANDSCAPING Fort Myers, FL rswalsh.com

L NIELSEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Jupiter, FL nielsenlandarch.com

H WILLOUGHBY CONSTRUCTION Jupiter, FL willoughbyconstruction.com

I 10.STUDIO

Key Biscayne, FL tendotstudio.com

L EXOTICSCAPE LANDSCAPE

ARCHITECTURE

Key Biscayne, FL exoticscape.com

I WILLIAM B. SCARBROUGH DESIGNS Lakeland, FL 863.205.6738

A AJ/A Miami, FL alfonsojurado.com

A H ARAGON CONSTRUCTION Miami, FL aragonconstruction.net

I B. PILA DESIGN STUDIO Miami, FL bpiladesign.com

H CDC BUILDERS, INC. Miami, FL cdcbuilders.com

L CHRISTOPHER CAWLEY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Miami, FL christophercawley.com

A I EOLO DESIGN ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS Miami, FL eolodesigns.com

H JOMED CONSTRUCTION Miami, FL jomedconstruction.com

H MOCCA GROUP Miami, FL moccagroup.com

I MONIOMI DESIGN Miami, FL moniomi.com

A PORTUONDO PEROTTI ARCHITECTS Miami, FL portuondo-perotti.com

I ROBERT RIONDA INTERIORS Miami, FL robertrionda.com

A H SA BUILDERS, LLC Miami, FL sabuilders.us

H SANANDRES CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING GROUP Miami, FL sanandrescg.com

H CGU HOMES Naples, FL cgunlimited.com

H KURTZ HOMES NAPLES Naples, FL kurtzhomes.com

H MARK HICKMAN HOMES Naples, FL 630.915.2487

I MEGAN HICKMAN DESIGN Naples, FL meganhickmandesign.com

A I SDH STUDIO ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN North Miami Beach, FL sdhstudio.com

H TREO CONSTRUCTION North Miami Beach, FL treoconstruction.com

I DAVID MITCHELL BROWN Palm Beach, FL dmitchbrown.com

I ELLEN KAVANAUGH INTERIORS Palm Beach, FL ellenkavanaugh.com

L ENVIRONMENT DESIGN GROUP Palm Beach, FL environmentdesigngroup.com

H ISLAND CONSTRUCTION Palm Beach, FL islandconstructionpb.com

I SCOTT SANDERS LLC Palm Beach, FL scottsandersllc.com

L TODD MACLEAN OUTDOORS Palm Beach, FL toddmacleanoutdoors.com

I BLU INTERIORS Sarasota, FL bluinteriors.com

L BORDEN LANDSCAPE DESIGN Sarasota, FL bordenlandscape.com

H BOSTON LIGHT DEVELOPERS, LLC Sarasota, FL 617.901.4121

L MULLET BROTHERS INC. LANDSCAPING AND BRICK PAVING Sarasota, FL mullettbrothers.com

A PHIPPS HOME DESIGN Sarasota, FL phippshomedesign.com

L RIGHTWAY DESIGN Sarasota, FL 941.809.2806

A I TROP ARCHITECTURE Sarasota, FL troparchitecture.com

H VOIGT BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION Sarasota, FL voigtbrothers.com

I ACCENTRICS INTERIORS Tampa, FL accentricsinteriors.com

A COOPER JOHNSON SMITH PETERSON ARCHITECTS & TOWN PLANNERS Tampa, FL cjsarch.com

A BRENNER AND ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTURE, INC. Vero Beach, FL brennerarchitect.com

H HURYN CONSTRUCTION Vero Beach, FL hurynconstruction.com

I ROD MICKLEY INTERIORS Vero Beach, FL rodmickley.com

I DANIELLE ROLLINS INTERIORS West Palm Beach, FL danielledrollins.com

A LABERGE AND MÉNARD West Palm Beach, FL labergeandmenard.com

Georgia

I DANA LYNCH DESIGN Atlanta, GA danalynchdesign.com

H DERAZI HOMES Atlanta, GA derazihomes.com

H DOGWOOD HOMES, LLC Atlanta, GA 770.231.7668

L HOWARD DESIGN STUDIO Atlanta, GA howarddesignstudio.com

I SUSAN B. BOZEMAN DESIGNS, INC. Atlanta, GA susanbozemandesigns.com

A WILLIAM T. BAKER & ASSOCIATES Atlanta, GA wtbaker.com

I WOLF DESIGN GROUP, INC. Atlanta, GA wolfdesigngroup.com

H KIM L. WOODS CONSTRUCTION INC. Dalton, GA klwconstruction.weebly.com

A H I TERRACOTTA DESIGN BUILD CO. Decatur, GA terracottadesignbuild.com

H COLE CONSTRUCTION Milton, GA coleconstructionga.com

H HENRY COLE CONSTRUCTION, INC. Newnan, GA 770.755.4051

I AMTOWER INTERIOR + DESIGN Roswell, GA amtowerdesign.com

H BROOKS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC Savannah, GA brooksconstruct.com

H WATERS BUILDING + DESIGN, LLC Savannah, GA watersbuild.com

Idaho

A BRUNELLE ARCHITECTS, INC. Hailey, ID brunellearchitects.com

H MAGLEBY CONSTRUCTIONSUN VALLEY Ketchum, ID maglebyconstruction.com

Illinois

H HOMES BY JAMES, INC. Arlington Heights, IL homesbyjamesinc.com

I AMY KARTHEISER DESIGN Chicago, IL amykartheiserdesign.com

H ATHENS CONSTRUCTION CO, INC. Chicago, IL athensconstruction.com

I BRUCE FOX DESIGN Chicago, IL brucefoxdesign.com

I BRYNN OLSON DESIGN GROUP Chicago, IL brynnolson.com

L CHICAGO ROOF DECK + GARDEN Chicago, IL chicagoroofdeck.com

L CHICAGO SPECIALTY GARDENS Chicago, IL chicagogardens.com

A I CRAIG & COMPANY Chicago, IL craigandco.com

I DEVON GRACE INTERIORS Chicago, IL devongraceinteriors.com

A FILORAMO TALSMA ARCHITECTURE Chicago, IL filoramotalsma.com

I JAMES THOMAS INTERIORS Chicago, IL jamesthomaschicago.com

L JAYSON DEGEETER LLC Chicago, IL jaysondegeeter.com

I JESSICA LAGRANGE INTERIORS Chicago, IL jessicalagrange.com

H LUXURY RESIDENCE GROUP BY POWER CONSTRUCTION Chicago, IL luxuryresidencegroupbypower.net

I MICHAEL DEL PIERO GOOD DESIGN Chicago, IL michaeldelpiero.com

I PAM MAHER DESIGN Chicago, IL pammaherdesign.com

I STEVE + FILIP DESIGN Chicago, IL steveandfilipdesign.com

I STUDIO GILD Chicago, IL studiogild.com

I SUZANNE LOVELL INC. Chicago, IL suzannelovellinc.com

I TOM STRINGER DESIGN PARTNERS Chicago, IL tomstringer.com

A WHEELER KEARNS ARCHITECTS Chicago, IL wkarch.com

A MICHAEL ABRAHAM ARCHITECTURE Clarendon Hills, IL michael-abraham.com

A JMSTUDIO Evanston, IL jmsperti.com

A I MORGANTE WILSON ARCHITECTS Evanston, IL morgantewilson.com

I ANDREA GOLDMAN DESIGN Glencoe, IL andreagoldmandesign.com

A MUNSON ARCHITECTS Highland Park, IL 847.212.7005

I AXB INTERIORS Hinsdale, IL axbinteriors.com

H MG CUSTOM INC. Johnsburg, IL 847.951.4153

H LEGACY CUSTOM HOMES, LLC Lake Bluff, IL legacych.com

L MARIANI LANDSCAPE Lake Bluff, IL marianilandscape.com

I LYNNE BEYER DESIGN Lake Forest, IL lynnebeyer.com

I MEGAN WINTERS DESIGN Lake Forest, IL meganwinters.com

I LAUREN COLLANDER INTERIORS Naperville, IL laurencollanderinteriors.com

H EIGHTY-EIGHT DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION Oak Park, IL eightyeightinc.com

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H VON DREELE-FREERKSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Oak Park, IL vdfconstruction.com

H TRI-K DEVELOPMENT Palos Park, IL tri-kdev.com

H WUJCIK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. Skokie, IL wujcik.com

L MIDWEST ARBOR CORPORATION Spring Grove, IL midwestarborcorp.com

Louisiana

A JEREMY CORKERN STUDIO New Orleans, LA jeremycorkernstudio.com

Maryland

I JAMIE MERIDA INTERIORS Easton, MD jamiemerida.com

Massachusetts

L REED HILDERBRAND Cambridge, MA reedhilderbrand.com

Michigan

I BONNIE WU DESIGN Ann Arbor, MI bonniewudesign.com

H COOLEY CONTRACTING Traverse City, MI cooleycontracting.com

L KTLA-DESIGNS Traverse City, MI ktla-designs.com

Missouri

I ANNIE KERN INTERIORS Kansas City, MO anniekerninteriors.com

Montana

H HIGHLINE PARTNERS Big Sky, MT highline-partners.com

H THE PRG GROUP Big Sky, MT theprggroup.com

A I CLB ARCHITECTS Bozeman, MT clbarchitects.com

L DESIGN 5 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Bozeman, MT design5la.com

L FIELD STUDIO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Bozeman, MT fieldstudiola.com

A REID SMITH ARCHITECTS Bozeman, MT reidsmitharchitects.com

A STUDIO H DESIGN Bozeman, MT studiohdesigninc.com

H LOHSS CONSTRUCTION Gallatin Gateway, MT lohssconstruction.com

A WORKADAY DESIGN Kalispell, MT workadaydesign.com

I COOKE INTERIORS STUDIO Whitefish, MT 406.471.8679

L FORESTORATION Whitefish, MT forestoration.com

H MINDFUL DESIGNS Whitefish, MT mindfuldesignsinc.com

New Jersey

H BEACH CRAFT CONSTRUCTION LLC Allenwood, NJ 908.675.6326

A RICHARD GRAHAM ARCHITECTS Brielle, NJ grahamarchitect.com

I J. PATRYCE DESIGN & COMPANY Hoboken, NJ jpatrycedesign.com

A ANDREW FETHES ARCHITECTS, PA Oradell, NJ af-arch.com

A H STONEWATER ARCHITECTURE Summit, NJ stonewaterarch.com

New York

L JOSEPH W. TYREE LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC. Bridgehampton, NY josephwtyree.com

I RAJNI ALEX DESIGN Bronxville, NY rajnialexdesign.com

H RDM RENOVATION Brooklyn, NY rdmrenovation.com

H RENOVATION PARTNERS Brooklyn, NY 917.460.8080

H EASTERN CHATEAU East Hampton, NY easternchateau.com

A JOSEPH CERAMI & ASSOCIATES Hampton Bays, NY josephcerami.com

H TRUE NORTH DEVELOPMENT Huntington, NY truenorthli.com

I A.A. BAKER DESIGN Locust Valley, NY aabakerdesign.com

I TIMOTHY GODBOLD LTD. Long Island, NY timothygodbold.com

I BECKY SHEA DESIGN (BS/D) Long Island City, NY beckyshea.com

L MARSHALL PAETZEL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Mattituck, NY mplastudio.com

I AUGUSTA HOFFMAN STUDIO New York, NY augustahoffman.com

I CARLYLE DESIGNS New York, NY carlyledesigns.com

I DENISE KURIGER DESIGN New York, NY dkdltd.com

A DJ ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT, PC New York, NY djapc.com

I FOLEY&COX New York, NY foleyandcox.com

I GARROW KEDIGIAN INTERIOR DESIGN New York, NY garrowkedigian.com

I GNE ARCHITECTURE New York, NY gnearchitecture.com

A I IKE KLIGERMAN BARKLEY New York, NY ikba.com

I JESSICA SCHUSTER DESIGN New York, NY jessicaschuster.com

I KA DESIGN GROUP New York, NY kadesigngroup.com

I KATIE RIDDER INC. New York, NY katieridder.com

A KAY LEONG, ARCHITECT New York, NY

A I MARIO EGOZI ARCHITECT New York, NY marioegoziarchitect.com

I NICOLE FULLER INTERIORS New York, NY nicolefullerinteriors.com

I RAYCHEL WADE DESIGN New York, NY raychelwadedesign.com

I RYAN LAWSON, LLC New York, NY ryanlawson.com

I SARA STORY DESIGN New York, NY sarastorydesign.com

I SASHA BIKOFF INTERIOR DESIGN New York, NY sashabikoff.com

I THOM FILICIA INC. New York, NY thomfilicia.com

H J&J JOHNSON Queens, NY 718.392.3033

H NEW YORK RESIDENTIAL GROUP, INC. Ridgewood, NY 917.603.1414

H FORDEN & CO. BUILDERS Sag Harbor, NY fordenandco.com

L SUMMERHILL LANDSCAPES Sag Harbor, NY summerhilllandscapes.com

A VAL FLORIO ARCHITECT PLLC Sag Harbor, NY valflorioarchitect.com

I WINTER MCDERMOTT DESIGN Sag Harbor, NY wintermcdermott.com

I MONICA FRIED DESIGN Scarsdale, NY monicafrieddesign.com

H BK KUCK CONSTRUCTION Southampton, NY bkkuckconstruction.com

North Carolina

I KATHY SMITH INTERIORS Belmont, NC kathysmithinteriors.com

L FREEMAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Charlotte, NC freemanlandscapearchitecture.com

I J LAYTON INTERIORS Charlotte, NC jlaytoninteriors.com

A PURSLEY DIXON ARCHITECTURE Charlotte, NC pursleydixon.com

H I KINGSWOOD CUSTOM HOMES Pineville, NC kingswoodhomes.com

Oregon

I HARPER HOUSE DESIGN Bend, OR harperhousedesign.com

A KAREN SMULAND ARCHITECT Bend, OR ksmulandarchitect.com

L SZABO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Bend, OR szabo-la.com

H TREVIN DUEY CONSTRUCTION Sisters, OR trevindueyconstruction.com

South Carolina

I ALLISON ELEBASH INTERIOR DESIGN Mount Pleasant, SC allisonelebash.com

H CLINE HOMES Mount Pleasant, SC cline-homes.com

L NAVY YARD CHARLESTON DEVELOPMENT CO. Mount Pleasant, SC navyyardcharleston.com

A RUSH DIXON ARCHITECTS, LLC North Charleston, SC rushdixon.com

Tennessee

H MONTGOMERY CLASSIC CONSTRUCTION Brentwood, TN montgomeryccllc.com

A I LAUREL POWELL DESIGNS Chattanooga, TN laurelpowell.com

H WATERS-HOLLAND RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS Chattanooga, TN watersholland.com

A P. SHEA DESIGN Franklin, TN pshea.com

L DUKE DESIGN GROUP, LLC Nashville, TN dukedesigngroup.com

A DURDEN ARCHITECTURE Nashville, TN durdenarchitecture.com

H M. P. DANIEL CONSTRUCTION Nashville, TN 615.430.6696

I MCALPINE Nashville, TN mcalpinehouse.com

I NATALIE HAGER INTERIORS Nashville, TN nataliehagerinteriors.com

I R. HIGGINS INTERIORS Nashville, TN rhigginsinteriors.com

Texas

A I ALEX ROBINETTE, ARCHITECT Austin, TX alexrobinette.com

H ARROWHEAD CONSTRUCTION Austin, TX arrowhdtx.com

I FERN SANTINI, INC. Austin, TX fernsantini.com

I J.FISHER INTERIORS Austin, TX jfisherinteriors.com

L LANDWEST DESIGN GROUP Austin, TX landwest.com

A LARUE ARCHITECTS Austin, TX larue-architects.com

I LIZ MACPHAIL INTERIORS Austin, TX lizmacphailinteriors.com

H RB CUSTOM HOMES, LTD Austin, TX 512.791.2800

H RED TAIL CONSTRUCTION Austin, TX 310.962.5784

H REYNOLDS CUSTOM HOMES, INC. Austin, TX reynoldshomes.com

I SCW INTERIORS, LLC Austin, TX scwinteriors.com

L SITIO DESIGN Austin, TX sitiodesign.com

A I BODRON/FRUIT Dallas, TX bodronfruit.com

A C A NELSON ARCHITECTURE GROUP LLC Dallas, TX canelsonarchitects.com

I CHILDRESS INTERIORS, INC. Dallas, TX childressinteriors.com

A H L COLE & CO. CUSTOM HOMES Dallas, TX colehomes.com

I EMILY SUMMERS DESIGN ASSOCIATES Dallas, TX emilysummers.com

I LAURA LEE CLARK INTERIOR DESIGN, INC. Dallas, TX lauraleeclark.com

I MORGAN FARROW INTERIORS Dallas, TX morganfarrow.com

H NIXON CUSTOM HOMES Dallas, TX nixoncustomhomes.com

H ROBERT CLARK AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Dallas, TX rhclark.com

I S.B. LONG INTERIORS Dallas, TX sblonginteriors.com

A WILLIAM S. BRIGGS, ARCHITECT Dallas, TX williamsbriggs.com

H BROOKS CUSTOM HOMES Fort Worth, TX brookscustomhomes.com

I TORI RUBINSON INTERIORS Fort Worth, TX torirubinsoninteriors.com

I ASHTON TAYLOR INTERIORS Houston, TX ashtontaylorinteriors.com

A BRICKMOON DESIGN Houston, TX brickmoondesign.com

H BUSTER & COGDELL BUILDERS, LLC Houston, TX busterandcogdellbuilders.com

A COLBYDESIGN Houston, TX colbydesign.net

H DAVID JAMES CUSTOM BUILDER Houston, TX davidjamescustombuilder.com

I ECCO DESIGN Houston, TX eccodesigntexas.com

A H FRANKEL BUILDING GROUP Houston, TX frankeldesignbuild.com

A GORDON PARTNERS DESIGN Houston, TX gordonpartnersdesign.com

I INDIGO INTERIOR DESIGN Houston, TX 713.524.8868

I LAURA U DESIGN COLLECTIVE Houston, TX laurau.com

I LAUREN HASKETT DESIGN Houston, TX houstoninteriordesign.co

I LINDA EYLES DESIGN Houston, TX lindaeylesdesign.com

I NEST DESIGN GROUP Houston, TX nestinteriordesigngroup.com

A ROC-QI-TECTURI RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIO Houston, TX 832.537.3770

A H STUDIOMET Houston, TX studiomet.com

A SUBURB CONCEPT LLC Houston, TX 713.584.8523

H TEXAS FINE HOME BUILDERS LLC Houston, TX texasfinehomes.net

H TINCHER’S CUSTOM HOMES & REMODELING INC. Mineral Wells, TX tincherscustomhomes.com

H MAUZÉ CONSTRUCTION CORP. San Antonio, TX 210.826.1813

A MICHAEL G. IMBER, ARCHITECTS San Antonio, TX michaelgimber.com

I PARS DESIGN STUDIO San Antonio, TX parsdesignstudio.com

A BLAKE ARCHITECTS Southlake, TX blakearchitects.net

Utah

A JAFFA GROUP ARCHITECTS Park City, UT jaffagroup.com

Washington

I LISA STATON DESIGN Bellingham, WA lisastaton.com

H EMERALD BUILDERS Ferndale, WA emeraldbuildersinc.com

H HEGGENES CONSTRUCTION INC. Freeland, WA heggenesconstruction.com

A ESG DESIGN Issaquah, WA esg-design.com

L OHASHI LANDSCAPE SERVICES Issaquah, WA ohashilandscape.com

H ESMB INC. Kirkland, WA esmbinc.com

A SOUNDESIGN GROUP ARCHITECTS, PLLC Langley, WA sdg.build

I SHANNON ADAMSON INTERIOR DESIGN Lynwood, WA adamsondesignstudio.com

L SANDER GROVES LANDSCAPING, INC. Redmond, WA sandergroves.com

I BRIO INTERIOR DESIGN Seattle, WA briointeriordesign.com

L BROADHURST + ASSOCIATES Seattle, WA broadhurstassociates.com

I CHARLIE HELLSTERN INTERIOR DESIGN Seattle, WA charliehellstern.com

A DEFOREST ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA deforestarchitects.com

H DOVETAIL GENERAL CONTRACTORS Seattle, WA dovetailgc.com

H DOWBUILT Seattle, WA dowbuilt.com

I HEIDI CAILLIER DESIGN Seattle, WA heidicaillierdesign.com

A HELIOTROPE ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA heliotropearchitects.com

A I HOEDEMAKER PFEIFFER Seattle, WA hoedemakerpfeiffer.com

I INFORM INTERIORS Seattle, WA informinteriors.design

L KENNETH PHILP LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA kennethphilp.com

A LANE WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA lanewilliams.com

A MCCLELLAN ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA mccarch.com

H MCKINNEY GROUP INC. Seattle, WA mckinneyinc.com

I NB DESIGN GROUP Seattle, WA nbdesigngroup.net

H SCHULTZ MILLER Seattle, WA schultzmiller.com

A STUART SILK ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA stuartsilk.com

A I STUDIO AM Seattle, WA studioamarchitects.com

I SUSAN MARINELLO INTERIORS Seattle, WA susanmarinello.com

I THE PAVILION COMPANY Seattle, WA pavilionco.com

H TOTH CONSTRUCTION, INC. Seattle, WA tothconstruction.com

H HOLBECK CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN, INC. Stanwood, WA holbeckconstruction.com

H VANGUARD CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN, LLC Stanwood, WA vanguardnow.com

Washington, D.C.

I SOLÍS BETANCOURT & SHERRILL Washington, D.C. solisbetancourt.com

International

A INSTANTCONCEPT Wuppertal, Germany www.instantconcept.com top left photo: manolo langis. top right photo: jeanne canto. bottom left photo: tim williams. bottom right photo: julie soefer.

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Kendle Design Collaborative

CANDELARIA DESIGN

When visionary architects and design professionals come together, outstanding homes, spaces and environments are the result. Since 1999, Mark Candelaria has worked hand in hand with his award-winning team and discerning clientele to bring a comprehensive and collaborative approach to every project. “Hard work, taking a long view with everything we do and building lasting relationships along the way has been the key to our 23 years of success,” Candelaria says. “In addition, we gain great inspiration from our clients,” principal architect Tim Mathewson shares. “Getting to know them and what they are passionate about and then figuring out how to translate that information into designs that best enhance their homes and lifestyles is something we’re very skilled at.” That client-based way of working has also allowed the Candelaria Design team to apply their expertise to a wide variety of styles. “We work in every style and are known for elegant, functional spaces that feel good for years to come,” adds

Meredith Thomson, principal architect. “From indoor-outdoor living to appropriate scale and proportion to incorporating light into spaces and, above all, creating homes that meet our clients’ needs, exceeding their expectations and elevating their lifestyles is our primary focus.”

ASK THE EXPERT

What is your greatest success?

CFO Evelyn Jung: Our customer service. We are laser-focused on delivering an innovative and collaborative experience for our clients, their builders and their interior designers that is joyful, memorable and fosters creativity.

Talk about your range of projects.

Mathewson: While we love designing beautiful homes in prestigious neighborhoods, a remodel to an existing home can be the catalyst for a major rejuvenation of a whole city block, which is very rewarding.

What’s new and next?

Candelaria: In addition to a number of incredible projects, we’ve just released a design-inspired cookbook entitled Mark Candelaria Homes: Designs for Inspired Living, will celebrate our 15th annual Candelaria Design Tours with a trip to Paris and Burgundy and will host our second Willamette Valley Wine Tour.

“Inspiring Living is not just our tagline; it is the ideal our team is committed to with each client and every project!”

Top This modern Santa Barbara-style home in Paradise Valley blends traditional Spanish Colonial style with a modern, streamlined look, which is complemented by courtyards, ornamental gardens, a sports court, a vegetable garden and a pool and cabana. Left This timeless French château-style estate was built with exacting expertise by Nance Construction and gracefully adorned with stunning gardens and grounds by Berghoff Design Group. Right From the stunning chevron floors to the handcrafted French doors and cremone bolts, the Colangelo Residence featured the elegance of classic French-inspired details, executed with perfection. Opposite left With a private hillside garden on one side and views of Camelback Mountain on the other, this home provides its owners with the full desert experience. Opposite right Twenty-three years ago, Nance Construction enlisted Candelaria to design the very first home in their exclusive Silverleaf community. Today, they have created well over 40 homes in this luxury neighborhood.

Photography Top by Werner Segarra; Left by Dino Tonn; Right & Opposite right by Julianne McKay; Opposite left by Christiaan Blok

DREWETT WORKS

An abiding fascination with great design and a deep understanding of how to achieve it is a rare gift.

Enter C.P. Drewett. As a child, he began working alongside his father building furniture and remodeling homes. This created a natural progression that culminated in Drewett Works, the award-winning architectural firm he founded in 2001 and continues to lead today. “My father taught me the art of critical thinking,” Drewett says. “Thanks to him, I have been a student of detail, artistry and construction my whole life. I am blessed beyond words to have a career driven by my passions and even more blessed to be recognized by my peers for my work.” That work includes an impressive portfolio of projects that are inspired by Arizona’s unique landscape, culture and climate, and are driven by Drewett’s commitment to stewardship and his unique ability to blend craftsmanship and mathematics. “I am continually seeking new ways to push the boundaries of my knowledge and aesthetic sense as

I explore innovative, modernist forms that showcase the beauty and vitality of indigenous materials,” he shares. “I am also dedicated to helping my clients achieve their wants, needs and visions. Everything I do is based upon a ‘marriage’ with my clients as we collaborate throughout the entire process.”

Whose work inspires you?

Architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. He is a minimalist known for the phrase “less is more” and my biggest inspiration.

What style are you and your firm most known for?

I have always been a modernist. With that said, I am equipped to gain mastery of any style my clients can envision.

Describe the kinds of communities you work in.

We specialize in upper-end residential, commercial and master-plan projects, and have a strong focus on hospitality and luxury branded communities. We also work frequently in resort communities,with golf, skiing and water being a draw for our clients.

“Stewardship is our guiding principle. It permeates every aspect of our design process and trickles down into every detail of our projects.”

Top This contemporary residence’s light, wing-like plaster forms soar skyward, while contrasting stone massing firmly grounds the architecture to the desert floor. Left Sleek design, wide-open spaces and myriad sitting areas reflect the clean lines and indoor-outdoor lifestyle of this chic Arizona home. Right The architectural lines and travertine massing on the exterior of this home are mirrored inside, while the Cambrian black leathered granite fireplace adds a handsome focal point. Opposite left This resort-like setting features a sparkling pool with an integrated spa and sun shelf, linear fire features and clean-lined furnishings, all of which make this home a natural for entertaining. Opposite right Rich smoked-oak cabinetry contrasts with quartz countertops in this sleek and sophisticated chef’s kitchen.

Photography Top, Right & Opposite right by Jeff Zaruba; Left & Opposite left by Werner Segarra

KENDLE DESIGN COLLABORATIVE

When Aesop said that good things come in small packages, he may have been referring to Kendle Design Collaborative. Since launching in 2002, Brent Kendle, AIA, LEED AP, has deliberately kept his award-winning architectural firm small so that he and his six-member team can remain true to their core values. “Staying small provides us with greater flexibility to be selective in the projects we take on, allowing us to focus more on our clients and explore a greater range of design solutions,” Kendle says. Innovative design, exceptional detailing and exceeding clients’ expectations is at the heart of Kendle Design Collaborative’s mission. “Our clients are the center of our design process,” Kendle shares. “Nothing is more critical to our success than understanding each client’s unique character, their values and what brings them joy.” To achieve this Kendle and his team use an extensive programming process that provides them and their

clients valuable insights. They combine this with state-of-the-art technology that allows them to explore more concepts in less time, fostering better communication and promoting better decision making.

ASK THE EXPERT

What project put your company on the map?

Desert Wing in North Scottsdale was the home that initially put us on the map. It garnered worldwide attention for its innovative design and use of materials, was published extensively in magazines, books and online architectural forums and won a number of regional and national awards. The home was even featured in an advertising campaign for Mercedes-Benz and several other luxury brands.

What style is your firm best known for?

Our clients wish to experience the place they live in a connected, emotional way that traditional design styles cannot accommodate. We design homes that harmonize with nature, celebrate their context and reflect the unique values of our clients. We strive to develop solutions that transcend style, becoming an authentic reflection of their place and time.

“Most important to us is the joy our clients experience living in the homes we design for them. That is the true measure of our success.”

Top The Cholla Vista residence’s dynamic roof planes appear to reach out toward the view while sheltering warm and cozy living areas both inside and out. Left The interior of the Desert Wing home boasts a minimal palette of rammed earth, wood, steel and glass that promotes indoor-outdoor living. Right Rammed-earth wall planes appear to reach out to hug visitors while a cantilevered roof plane floats above the entry of the Desert Wash residence. Opposite left The Desert Wing home’s rammed-earth walls—sloped to complement the surrounding mountains—combine with a floating copper wing-like roof to establish a character unique to Arizona. Opposite right Refined materials contrast the surrounding rugged landscape, establishing sophisticated outdoor living around a cozy fire at the Desert Jewel home.

Photography Top by Jon Reid of Arch.Photos; Left & Opposite left by Rick Brazil; Right by Michael Woodall; Opposite right by Kevin Brost

TATE STUDIO ARCHITECTS

It’s always inspiring when someone enters a field through hands-on experience. Mark A. Tate found his life in architecture after going to school for art and sculpture. “I was working on custom cabinetry, and that’s how I got introduced into the realm of architecture,” Tate says. “I began working at architecture firms and started in commercial architecture, focusing on communities. That led to residential design, where I appreciated the connection between the design and the people who would live in the space. It was more fulfilling.” That sense of satisfaction and contentment has clearly been true for both Tate and the firm’s clients, as former

customers have become current friends. Tate explains: “Our greatest success is being able to call clients our friends. After spending a great deal of time with them working through their custom home designs, we develop friendships that last beyond the construction period and well past move-in day.” What’s next for the Gold List honoree? Tate says, “We are always open to projects in new locations, and we have a few projects going on throughout the country right now. We offer architecture and interior design. In addition, we have met multiple artists over the years and are considering opening a gallery in order to showcase and sell their pieces.”

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

List three design rules you follow in your work. Everything must function. Bring the outdoors in. And facilitate sensory experiences.

What is the best thing about your job?

We are so fortunate to do what we love! At Tate Studio Architects, we work with the best clients and builders and are so blessed to call them our friends.

What’s on your desk?

My desk is in the spirit of a messy artist. I have notes and papers all over it, but I know where everything is. I swear! Above my desk in cubbies live mementos and items that have meaning and bring inspiration to me.

Share some quick favorites… Season: The non-summer season of Arizona.

Food: I love making my own salsa and I do it all the time. It’s a staple in my home!

Vacation spot: Our annual trip to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Being on a calm beach provides that much-needed reset for me.

If you weren’t in this profession, what else would you be doing? I would be creating art—sculpting somewhere in the middle of nowhere, which I hope to do when I retire. And in another life, I could see myself being a hippie playing guitar out in the woods.

Above This great room features simple architectural detailing to allow the owner to showcase their eclectic international collection of art and furniture. Opposite The Tate Studio Architects team. Pictured (left to right) front row: Mark A Tate, Oz Cazares; back row: Allison Rose, Greg Wedge, Henry Erives, Justine Chandler, Julie Jones.

Photography Above by CJ Gershon; Opposite by Dana Delaney, Two D Photography

“We focus on custom residential homes. Working on designs with clients provides meaning and purpose, as it is really tailored to their daily living.”

When it comes to that certain something a luxury home possesses—that quality that feels special but one can’t necessarily put a finger on—craftsmanship is usually at the heart. More specifically, the work of impeccable woodworkers. As Allan Rosenthal, principal of beloved Linear Fine Woodworking, attests, “Properly chosen wood species, grain patterns and matching techniques determine the unique character of each project.” As such, it is a responsibility he and his team take seriously, listening intently and devoting consistent attention to every single client with whom they collaborate. “We put a great amount of care and time into meeting with our

clients and their design professionals,” Rosenthal shares. “We guide them in selecting the right logs and rough-cut flitches for their homes based on their tastes and visions. We walk them through the large selection of wood species in our veneer room and prepare finished mockups at several stages of the project for them.” They’ll round out this client-centric formula with a showroom, coming soon, where customers can experience firsthand the wide range of veneers, grainmatching techniques, customizations and finishes Linear can provide. “We are exceptionally detail-oriented, and as such, have become known as the ones to call when high expectations are on the line.”

Left The in-house design team at Linear, led by Charlie Scott, contrasted dark and wide-striped Macassar ebony with a lighter African hardwood called Anigre for this Old Town Scottsdale condominium. Right Tucked away in a 9,574-square-foot residence located near Park City’s Glenwild Golf Club, this custom-built wine cellar features millwork by Linear. Opposite top As part of a substantial renovation to this Camelback Mountain residence, the kitchen and guest bath were renewed with fresh custom cabinetry and countertops. Opposite bottom This custom Palo Alto kitchen, designed by Gaye Ferrara, was constructed from grain sequence book-matched white oak and MIRLUX premium panels.

Photography Left by Design By Theory Media; Right by Paul Richer; Opposite top by Leland Gebhardt; Opposite bottom by Margaret Austin Photography

ASK THE EXPERT

What is your firm most known for?

Contemporary and modern projects leave little room for error, and we have built a reputation for being able to install these styles with nothing less than flawlessness. We specialize in veneer grain matching—the most challenging and timeconsuming production method in millwork.

How do you help to ensure a painless design process?

We have all appliances sent to our facility before install day to make sure our measurements are precise and that our work will line up perfectly.

How do you see technology changing the design industry moving forward?

We are pushing boundaries with our new five-axis CNS machine and state-of-the-art computer-aided design department. We can produce three-dimensional panels, detailed inlays and challenging radius designs with pinpoint perfection.

SUMMIT AUTOMATION

Innovation, craftsmanship and care are key to creating and delivering great designs that elevate peoples’ lives. As CEO and CFO at Summit Automation, Patrick and Brenda Gruetzmacher and their expert team do just that on every project.

“Summit Automation invents, engineers, manufactures and provides the best door and window automation systems in the world,” Brenda says. “Our state-of-the-art systems are dependable and easy to operate via our tamper-proof touch-screen keypads, smartphone app, intelligent motion sensors, biometrics controls and more.” The firm’s groundbreaking technology can be traced to Patrick’s impressive past. “Prior to

acquiring Summit Automation, I spent 33 years in the defense and aerospace market,” he shares. “Applying my technical skills and passion to the world-class automation systems we develop and build for our discerning clientele is something I’m very proud of.” Another important aspect of their award-winning work is in the relationships they’ve built with their distributors and MMRs (master manufacturer representatives).

Brenda and Patrick add: “Summit Automation systems are available exclusively through a highly-curated group of OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), MMRs and certified dealers and installers, and are backed by our exceptional customer care.”

Top With a simple press of a button or voice command the elegant opening of an incredible door system is accomplished, elevating today’s indoor-outdoor lifestyles. Opposite Patrick and Brenda Gruetzmacher in their cutting-edge showroom, where great automated design begins.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

What led you to this profession?

We had several family members dealing with medical conditions that made opening and closing doors and windows a challenge that we thought worthy of a solution.

Share your greatest success thus far. Despite COVID and ongoing economic challenges, we have been able to provide our superior-quality products and systems to our clients on time and on budget.

How does the digital sphere influence your work?

We are always researching top door and window installers, architects and builders by region on multiple social media platforms. This keeps us abreast of the latest trends and best practices.

Describe your dream project. A home with fully-automated doors and windows that are all linked to one app or are operated via voice commands for a true state-of-theart smart home application.

List three design rules you work by. Our systems must First, function with minimal noise. Next, outlast the doors we are automating. And, finally, our materials must outperform the weather conditions they experience.

Which faraway destinations inspire you most?

We love remote islands with warm weather and soothing beaches, the air and aroma of mountain destinations and the beauty, culture and cuisine of Spain, Portugal and Italy.

“Summit

Whether one is considering a new build, reimagining a much-loved family home or planning an innovative commercial or public space, working with a builder who possesses unmatched skills, enduring expertise and an outstanding team is the key to success. As the founder and owner of A Finer Touch Construction, Brad Leavitt and his award-winning firm embody these ideals—earning them both a sterling reputation and a legion of loyal clients. “We seek to establish long-lasting relationships with our clients by gaining their trust and exceeding their expectations,” says Leavitt, a 2023 Gold List honoree. “We do this by

delivering the highest level of professionalism, timeliness, attention to detail and client-focused service.” That commitment to excellence is what makes AFT one of Arizona’s premier custom building firms. “Over the past decade, we have assembled a talented team of designers, architects, project managers, construction staff and support personnel who share a common goal: to build the highest-quality projects,” Leavitt shares. “That collective know-how and collaborative approach has resulted in homes, spaces and environments that provide superior craftsmanship, exceptional function and enduring style that surpasses our clients’ wants, needs and visions.”

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

What are your special areas of focus?

We concentrate on custom homes that range between 4,000 and 35,000 square feet, many of which have unique luxury features like lazy rivers, go-cart tracks and trampoline barns.

Talk about any recent projects you are particularly proud of. The Desert Comfort Experience is a net-zero building science home that we constructed for an industry expert. This off-the-grid property is a ProBuilder National Home of the Year.

What’s been your greatest success? Building an amazing company with great team members who I think of as family.

Share an exciting piece of recent news.

I am honored to be a 2022 Phoenix Titan 100. This program recognizes Phoenix’s top 100 CEOs and C-level executives based on exceptional leadership, vision and passion.

Describe your desk. It is clean, clear, organized and efficient, and has a framed photo of my wife and six kids.

What’s on the horizon?

We have great growth plans in place for the Phoenix metro area over the next three years and are looking to expand to other U.S. markets in the near future.

Top This luxurious custom home in North Scottsdale has ample space for living and entertaining both indoors and out. Architect: CW Architecture; Landscape Design: CF Design; Interior Design: THELIFESTYLEDCO. Opposite Brad Leavitt on-site at an amazing Gilbert project that boasts a lazy river, tennis court, wiffle ball field and trampoline barn.

Photography Top by Jesse Smith; Opposite by Dan Delaney of Two D Photography

“AFT Construction is built around extraordinary people who offer more than 110 years of combined custom home-building experience.”

BEDBROCK DEVELOPERS

When an inquisitive mind and fearless spirit possesses superlative skills and a transparent way of working, great things are born. That is the case with Rich Brock and his expert team at BedBrock Developers. Founded in 2002, this award-winning firm has conceived and constructed the finest custom homes and luxury developments, as well as reimagined noteworthy historic properties in and around Paradise Valley. “I’ve been developing, building and remodeling homes with strict attention to artistry and detail for many years,” Brock, a 2023 Gold List honoree, says. “I was building mainly Mediterranean-style homes early in my career, so my innate curiosity took me to Europe where I explored a number of Renaissanceera estates and then brought that knowledge back home.” Around 2012, Brock’s focus began to shift to more modern designs, and today BedBrock is known for providing a full slate of superior services that deliver innovative estate neighborhoods and cutting-edge

custom contemporary homes that bask in Arizona’s beautiful landscape. “Having architecture in-house means that we’re able to offer a seamless design-build experience that is tailored to each homeowner,” Brock shares. “Meanwhile, Crown Canyon—our latest subdivision— has become Arizona’s most exclusive enclave of luxury estates.”

ASK THE EXPERT

What project put your firm on the map?

An award-winning, authentic Italian villa that we built with extraordinary details put us on the map early on, while our first modern subdivision—Kachina Estates in Paradise Valley—set a new standard for luxury in the area.

What’s new and next?

Over the past three years, we’ve added in-house architecture, landscaping, real estate, concierge services and a remodeling division to BedBrock. We are also in the process of developing an exclusive enclave of 12 one-of-a-kind luxury estates that will feature a spectacular range of architecture not seen anywhere else in the world.

“Excellent work and exceptional business integrity have made us the foremost local craftsmen of modern luxury homes over the past 25 years.”

Top Inspired by the desert’s natural wonders, Amber hugs this Crown Canyon hillside, while spanning the wash with three floating glass bridges. Designed by Swaback Architects. Left Located at the highest point of this exclusive, private community, Amethyst is the award-winning jewel of Crown Canyon. Designed by BedBrock Architecture featuring Stratton Architects. Right This magnificent Paradise Valley estate takes its inspiration from traditional Mediterranean homes while celebrating the clean lines and open floor plan of a modern design. Designed by BedBrock Architecture featuring Stratton Architects. Opposite Embodying Sonoran contemporary design, Ruby’s organic architecture nestles harmoniously into a breathtaking 2-acre parcel in Crown Canyon. Designed by BedBrock Architecture featuring Stratton Architects.

Award-winning interiors are achieved when a strong and principled designer and their highly-curated staff bring expertise, professionalism, transparency and a collaborative spirit to each and every project. Holly Wright and her exceptional team have achieved great success doing just that through Holly Wright Design, the Scottsdale-based interior design firm she founded in 2017. “Although we are well-known for cleanlined, modern homes that blend elegance, innovation and functionality, we are also recognized for our unique approach to creating eclectic spaces that reflect our clients’ personalities and lifestyles while offering true surprise and delight,” she says. That unique ability to work in a wide range of styles, while staying focused on the details has earned Wright and her firm a sterling reputation and a loyal client base across the region. “Working in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills and beyond over the past five years has allowed us to design exciting new custom homes and

reimagine some of Arizona’s most iconic properties,” Wright shares. “But the real key to our success is our passion for working closely with our clients to create environments that express exactly who they are while elevating their daily lives in the most joyous and unexpected ways.”

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Describe your collaborative approach to design.

I make it my mission to both listen to and educate my clients throughout the design process. This allows them to experience firsthand how spaces can be beautiful, functional and extremely personal.

What project put you on the map?

My first, which was a beautiful desert contemporary in Desert Mountain that photographed beautifully and caught the eye of a number of industry leaders and potential clients.

What’s been the key to your success?

Growth and teamwork. The ability to take my skills and my love for design and turn it into a company of amazing professionals has been one of my greatest achievements.

Top Lofty, light-filled luxury defines this stunning open-concept living room and kitchen.

Left Inspired by a unique work of art, this eclectic living room invites family and friends to relax and enjoy the aesthetic magnificence both inside and out. Right A bold natural vanity and statement gray walls create a refined aesthetic in this modern powder room. Opposite

left This eclectic, Art Deco-inspired living room blends style and sophistication with a desertfocused palette that complements the stunning views to perfection. Opposite right Organic elements and cutting-edge design make this modern kitchen a chef’s dream.

Photography Top, Right, Opposite left & Opposite right by Jeff Zaruba; Left by John Woodcock

ICONIC BY KAITLYN WOLFE

One could argue that many of the most iconic homes are those that masterfully meld styles and preferences to be beautiful, yet livable. It’s fitting, then, that Kaitlyn Wolfe named her firm Iconic, as she and her team have become adept at striking this balance. As a full-service interior design studio and general contractor, Iconic offers the comprehensive design-build package, enabling clients the peace of mind of knowing that a few sets of expert eyes are carefully orchestrating every detail. That is especially important given Wolfe’s penchant for variety—something her clients also adore. “We specialize in mixing styles,

such as organic modern, vintage, brutalist, industrial, minimalist, Scandinavian and midcentury modern spaces,” she says. But no matter the amalgamation of aesthetics, Iconic also showcases an influence from its surroundings. “I personally love hiking, camping and visiting national parks,” Wolfe says. “Allowing my brain to reset in nature and gain inspiration from the color palette and texture of the desert really drives our designs.” When she isn’t quite so local, the Dolomites in Italy are a favorite open-air destination to get those creative juices flowing. And when the day calls for something stronger than juice, Wolfe also loves a good oat milk latte.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

Can you elaborate on your special areas of focus?

While we specialize in residential projects, we also enjoy partnering with entrepreneurs to bring restaurants, coffee shops, salons and retail spaces to life. I would love to design a boutique hotel one day.

Is there anyone you aspire to be like?

I want to be the best version of myself. To that end, my business coach teaches me so much about how to be a good business owner. I also feel that as I get older, I see how important it is to incorporate things that I love outside of work too, like yoga and traveling.

Share one thing your clients would be shocked to know about you. I don’t think most of them know that my bachelor’s degree is in biology and neuroscience.

What’s next for the firm?

We just moved into our new office, which is five times the size of our previous space, so I can’t wait to see how we grow into it as a company. We’ve also done a soft launch on our lighting and functional goods studio, Syfte Collective.

Where do you find inspiration online?

I like to follow @kellywearstler, @yellowtrace, @popuphome, @the.radical.project and also many architects from around the world.

Top Wolfe and team renovated this home in North Scottsdale to create a minimal, yet earthy space that feels like paradise. Opposite Wolfe is shown here in the recently renovated Iconic studio, which features an organic quartzite stone wall, custom desk and vintage lamp.

Photography Top by Kevin Brost; Opposite by Jennica E. Maes

“Gathering fresh perspectives from nature, technology, trends, textures, patterns and styles—each project is unique and distinct to our client’s vision.”

IMI DESIGN

Ask Anita Lang what she loves about her job, and her reply begins, “One thing about my career choice is that, as each year goes by, the work I produce for my clients only gets better and better. A creative draws on their own experiences, exposure, travels and knowledge, which only grow deeper and richer as they go.” With an absolute passion for her craft, the founder and principal of IMI Design immerses herself in all things design to ever further the well of inspiration of which she speaks. Sometimes, it takes the form of trips to Salone del Mobile in Milano. Other times, it is found in hypervigilance to her environment, adding

to an uncannily deep reservoir of design solutions. “I also recently completed a certification with Sotheby’s Art Institute in modern art, because of my love for art and the value I could add to my clientele in the acquisition of important collections.” With such an all-encompassing approach to design, perhaps it is little wonder Anita and her team are frequently referred by architects for new construction and extensive remodels alike. “We also find key our understanding of architecture and ability to translate the philosophy into the interior detailing. The next layer—furnishings—is thoughtfully designed and curated so the space is ready for beautiful, comfortable and elevated living.”

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

List three of your design pet peeves. Designer knockoffs, mediocre design and missed opportunities!

Share something your clients would be shocked to know about you. I ride a Ducati for fun, and I believe it embodies the way all life should be lived: full of thrills and facing fear straight on. We need to be brave in all we do, including design.

How can clients do their part to enjoy the design process? Try and have fun with it and dream big. It is going to be a little bumpy at times, but know that as your designer, we have your back and will get you through it.

What drives you and your team forward?

We are truly motivated by the belief that good design elevates the human spirit, and we keep this as our focus while serving our clients.

If you weren’t in this profession, you’d be a … Quantum physicist. I think it would be cool to understand how the universe actually works—now that is really big design!

Top Recently completed in Utah’s Deer Valley, this mid-rise mountain retreat is rich in natural textures and collectible furnishings. Opposite With a studio in Old Town Scottsdale, Anita has a love for desert textures and materials executed in modern forms.

Photography Top by Melissa Kelsey; Opposite by Carl Schultz

“Good design is not copying others. It is finding inspiration from your own deep reservoir, mixed with the needs and dreams of the client.”

R.J. BACON CONSULTING & DESIGN

Bob Bacon began designing after arriving in Phoenix in the late 1950s. Since then, he founded his firm, R.J. Bacon Consulting & Design, and created notable commercial, institutional and hospitality properties in addition to stunning residences. Rather than approaching architecture as an art form, Bacon strives to solve functional problems and elevate the resulting solutions to the level of art. “I consider ‘style’ to be the outcome of more fundamentally important and principled objectives,” he says. “I favor solutions derived authentically from their visual, cultural and environmental contexts.”

Splitting his time between Orford, New Hampshire, and Paradise Valley, Arizona—home to his personal studio— Bacon is currently working on an array of projects, as well as writing a book about the daily challenges and practical realities of his profession. Asked to identify the part of his job he enjoys most, Bacon points to the creative

freedom it affords him. “Because the spectra of the built environment are as broad as we wish, I am able to continuously challenge myself and expand the breadth and depth of my work,” he says. Yet, Bacon notes that no project is successful without having fully achieved the needs and wants of the client.

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Describe the philosophy behind your firm. I consider myself a problem-solving service provider first and an artist second. My mission is to offer seasoned guidance and proficient project management as we collaborate in the creation of a practical, valuable and artful home.

Speaking to your line of work, what constitutes “good design”?

Styling is what grabs us emotionally, while design determines how we feel about the results after living with it for a time. Styling encompasses colors, textures, materials, forms and other aesthetic aspects of the problem. Design includes aesthetics, but also deals with economics, efficiency, constructability and comfort.

How do you define luxury?

Luxury is relative and is simply the absence of want.

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ROBINETTE ARCHITECTS

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RON ROBINETTE, ARCHITECT

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When exceptional talent and skill is combined with a comprehensive and collaborative way of working and the unique ability to focus global perspectives through a local lens, great design is the result. Since 1984, Ron Robinette and his awardwinning team at Robinette Architects have been creating world-class designs that embody Arizona’s unique landscape, culture and spirit. “We not only specialize in one-of-a-kind custom homes but have made it our mission to do the best work in residential design in Southern Arizona,” Robinette says. “Over time, we’ve expanded our services to include all facets of

architecture, residential design, landscape design, interior and exterior design and site selection to provide a truly turnkey client experience.” The special sense of place that Robinette brings to design begins with his abiding passion for Arizona and his first-rate team. “Most of our staff are Tucson natives,” he shares. “This provides us with an innate feel for how to create living spaces that ‘live well’ year-round in our beautiful surroundings. Additionally, we are always studying old and new buildings in our environment as well as classic and cutting-edge designs to better understand how to respond to our clients’ unique and challenging sites with innovative ideas and techniques.”

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What project put your firm on the map?

It was two custom homes that were featured in 1987’s “Street of Dreams.” Both homes won first place awards for their design—one was chosen by design professionals and the other by the public.

Share influences that inspire your designs. I appreciate how different buildings have traditionally been designed to work well in our environment. A few that I enjoy visiting again and again include Taliesin West, Arcosanti, the Pima County Courthouse, the Arizona Inn and the University of Arizona Library.

Left This winter home was designed with multiple indoor-outdoor areas and distinct exterior spaces for sunning around the dramatic vanishing-edge pool, while the expansive covered patios and entry court are perfect for entertaining and enjoying the stunning hilltop views.

Photography William Lesch Photography

“Design is a fascinating, challenging and addictive profession that seeks to solve problems with creative solutions. I love what I do.”

TAMMEN + ROSE ARCHITECTURE

Clean, thoughtful and inspired by the minimalism of modernists—this is how Joanna McBride, president of tammen + rose architecture, describes the style of her firm’s work. It’s a look and feel that suits the desert projects she and her team specialize in. She elaborates, “I think the most beautiful architecture is expressed with the composition of space and materials. A lot of our work plays with shadows. We often incorporate trellises and overhangs in the design, not only for the shade they provide in the desert but also for the shadows they create in the spaces.” In addition to these site-specific considerations, the tammen + rose team is known for its niche understanding of hillside locations. “There are a lot of variables that go into working on a hillside,” McBride says. “It is like a puzzle, with a lot of pieces that go together to make a successful solution.” It all comes together with a passion for the art of customization, as tammen + rose involves each client

deeply in the creative process. “We listen to their wish lists and look at their inspiration photos, but we also discuss what they are trying to achieve, propose functional solutions and more.” The resulting projects are bespoke and breathtaking, driving a portfolio full of homes for referral and repeat clientele.

Please name influences and inspirations that inform your work and approach to it.

Just like Andy Warhol, I like to see art in everything. Every place I go, I look. As an undergrad, I studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I would wander through the museum every Tuesday afternoon when I had a break between classes to look at the Baroque paintings and modern artists like Georgia O’Keefe, Mark Rothko and Piet Mondrian.

What type of project would you love to take on?

Personally, it would be a compact house on a desert hillside lot. Most of our projects are spacious, so I think it would be fun to work on something hidden in the landscape. The approach to the house and the landscape would be a creative part of the design.

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AUGUST BUILDING COMPANY

When constructing a new home or building a successful business it is important to create a solid foundation and work from the ground up, which is exactly what Austin Wicevich did. After receiving his degree in construction engineering from Arizona State, Wicevich worked on a number of complex building projects that ranged from Phoenix’s 4th Avenue Jail to luxury condominiums in Scottsdale. Today, he and his wife Lauren lead an exceptional team of building professionals at August Building Company, the family-owned firm they founded in 2010. “We specialize in high-end residential projects in Scottsdale, Carefree, Cave Creek, East Valley and Paradise Valley, and are known for our collaborative approach and the quality of our custom homes,” Wicevich says. Unsurpassed expertise, close attention to detail, superior craftsmanship and a client-first mission have earned August Building Company an outstanding reputation and a legion of loyal clients and personal referrals. “Our business has

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experienced amazing growth over the past 12 years based almost solely on referral clients,” Wicevich shares. “That momentum has allowed us to build and renovate every style of home from Tuscan to modern and has led to a number of commercial projects that have challenged our skills and excited our imaginations.”

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Share your best advice for working with trade professionals.

Engaging your contractor early in the process and establishing strong communication is imperative for keeping your project on track and on budget.

What influences inspire your work? Travel and Arizona’s unique topography and stunning landscapes.

What style are you most known for?

We work in a wide range of styles. The one thing that all of our homes do have in common is that they respond to the natural environment and are built for people who like to entertain. That means open-concept floor plans, large windows and seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

Left A natural stone fireplace wall brings organic sophistication to this handsome living room, while oversize sliding doors connect it to Hidden Valley’s spectacular landscape.

Right A unique footbridge makes the trip from the garage to the magnificent main house a memorable journey.

Photography Left by Nick and Mitch Medeiros; Right by Grey Shed Studio

CAVANAUGH CONSTRUCTION

Enduring expertise, superior artistry, an eye for innovation and a collaborative spirit are the keys to building outstanding homes. As the father-son team behind Cavanaugh Construction, Dana and Mac Cavanaugh not only embody these ideals, but have created a legacy that inspires their awardwinning team and loyal clientele.

“I began building homes in New England in 1975, before there were even nail guns,” Dana says. “After relocating to Coronado, I established Cavanaugh Construction in 2002 and was delighted when my son Mac joined me a year later.” Rooted in a deep respect for craftsmanship and a passion for teamwork, Dana and Mac’s unique partnership has grown their firm’s reach and reputation over the past 20 years.

“We share the ‘Yankee carpenter’ mentality, which is synonymous with a true craftsman who is versed in every phase and aspect of building homes that last for generations,” Mac shares. “At the same time, my dad and I are

constantly seeking out new techniques, technologies and materials that will take our projects to the next level.”

Building strong personal and professional relationships is another important part of their mission. Dana adds: “The creative process is an ongoing team effort between the client, architect and builder that is integral to building each home’s unique vision.”

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What style are you most known for?

We are known for our ability to create a beautifully finished home regardless of the design type. Timeless quality and fine attention to detail that elevates our clients’ lives and protects the financial investment they make in their homes is what best characterizes our work.

To this point, what do you consider to be your greatest success?

That by the time we complete a client’s home, we have become their trusted friends.

In addition, we consider the reputation we have built and passed from one generation to another to be invaluable.

Share tips on how homeowners can work successfully with trade professionals.

Start early and gather images of homes, spaces and features they like and want to incorporate into their own project.

“Doing right by people has taken us from the smaller, simpler projects we started with 20 years ago to the larger, luxury dream homes we build today.”

SALCITO CUSTOM HOMES, LTD

Building on a family heritage that spans more than five decades, Salcito Custom Homes continues to be guided by their firmly-held values, and by their commitment to their clients, their projects, their colleagues and their employees. President Anthony Salcito has memories of walking on custom home sites with his father from as early as 1980. Salcito Custom Homes was originally established in 1978 by his mother and father. The company took off in the 1980s when they built dozens of high-end multi-million dollar custom homes in the Desert Highlands neighborhood. In the 1990s they expanded into the Desert Mountain area, and in 2000, Anthony founded the company’s concierge division, which today provides home management services for 100-plus estate-style homes throughout Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Describing the design-build process, Anthony says: “Our projects are distinctly built with the highest quality building products, and are unmistakable in their fit, finish,

and timelessness. With hundreds of projects delivered Valley-wide, our portfolio is diverse and encompasses both traditional and modern custom homes, renovations, additions and boutique commercial buildings.” Put simply, the entire Salcito team prides themselves on consistently providing the highest level of service.

What style are you most known for?

We build traditional and modern style homes and are known for our complex, architecturally significant, iconic hillside custom home projects.

What communities do you work in?

We work in Scottdale, Paradise Valley and Northern Arizona in developments including Silverleaf, DC Ranch, Estancia, Whisper Rock, Desert Mountain, Pine Canyon and Forest Highlands. Most of our projects are in master-planned, gated golf course communities.

What are some ways clients can work with professionals to ensure a painless process?

We have been in business for 45 years and our expertise makes for a painless experience. We also work in 3D so clients can visualize their home throughout the entire design process.

Where do you find inspiration?

My wife, kids and parents inspire me every day.

Photography Left by Phil Johnson; Right by Douglas Friedman

Agood interior designer brings enduring expertise, strong skills and an eye for detail to any project, while a great one adds a collaborative spirit and a sense of fun to the mix. With the recent launch of Artistic Dwellings –Decorating Den, Ronnie Beckoff delivers her unique talents to Arizonans who want elegant, functional, eclectic spaces that reflect their personalities. “As the owner and principal designer of a thriving New Jersey/New York City firm, I used my degree in color design and love for playfulness and vibrancy to focus on kids’ rooms,” Beckoff says. “The success of that niche inspired me to expand my designs to entire homes and commercial spaces.” On a trip to Phoenix, Beckoff and her husband fell in love with Arizona and made the move west. “I’ve lived here for many years now and find beauty and joy in the natural desert habitat,” she shares. “And now at Artistic Dwellings, I’ve curated a talented team of local creative professionals and technicians who support me, provide our

clients with a full array of interior design services and share my vision to give our clients artistic spaces they can be proud of and enjoy. And, thanks to my partnership with Decorating Den, we’ll have access to the best decor companies, the latest furnishings and supplies and ownership camaraderie that will help us do just that.”

Name influences that inform your work.

Great art, architecture and landscape design are foundational to the way I approach my interior design projects and are the inspiration behind Artistic Dwellings’ mantra ‘We Make Your Home a Work of Art!’

How does the local creative community come into play?

I like to introduce the gifted artists and talented craftspeople who live and work in the greater Phoenix area into my designs whenever and wherever possible.

What’s on the horizon?

To expand our curated network of vendors, suppliers, artists and craftspeople so that we can continue to bring exceptional materials and innovative ideas to our clients.

WOLFE STUDIOS

When one first brings a business to life, the expectation is often that growth will be slow and steady. But for designer Kylie Wolfe, it was anything but. In just over a year, her firm, Wolfe Studios, has landed the cover of Luxe Interiors + Design, furnished and restored two historic homes in downtown Phoenix and begun to reimagine multiple Scottsdale ranch properties into modern retreats with Spanish style influences. Yet surprisingly, Kylie doesn’t point to any one of these achievements as the firm’s greatest success thus far. “It was, rather, the act of identifying our ‘why,’” she says. “Now, we understand why we do what we do and have niched down our services to accommodate clients that identify with that same reason. Our goal is not to take on all the jobs. It is to accept the right jobs, which will allow us to deeply connect with each client and see their vision through in a way they never could have imagined.” Clearly, this is a founder who isn’t lacking in

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perspective—and this fact extends to her beliefs surrounding the design process, too. “Every great project starts with full transparency and clear communication,” Kylie says. “In an industry with so many variables, the most important thing is that the client and trade professionals are on the same page. There is no creativity without trust!”

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Please name influences and inspirations that inform your work and approach to it. I have always been inspired by travel, as it has become part of my DNA. Trips to Morocco, Turkey, Provence and Vietnam have all heavily influenced the way I see and define the concept of home. I’m also always championing the use of natural materials. When it comes to color, material and texture, it must already exist in nature in order to find its way into my designs.

What type of project or location would you love to take on or work in?

I would like the opportunity to start working in “retreat” locations, such as Jackson Hole, Kauai or Aspen. Our firm is very focused on wellness, and we feel we could exercise our ethos by designing wellness retreats and sanctuary homes in which to gather and relax.

“I believe the hallmark of a beautifully-designed space is its ability to authentically reflect each unique client that dwells within it.”

Left A cozy nook in one of the firm’s beloved historic projects showcases a mindfulness on sustainable design, with vintage pieces sourced in intentional ways. Center By painting out all of the walls, trim and ceiling, Wolfe Studios made this bedroom super moody. Right Kylie and team profess that they “always love a breakfast nook.” In this historic home, they wanted to showcase the natural light and beauty of simplicity.

Photography Kevin Brost

DESERT FOOTHILLS LANDSCAPE

When living in a natural environment as unique and eye-catching as the desert, one’s landscape design should be made for more than outdoor enjoyment. It should also serve as art from the indoors—with vignettes made to fit the view corridors beautifully. At least, that is the belief that impassions Jake Plocher and his team at Desert Foothills Landscape. “We start by exploring the outdoor environment from inside their home outward, to see how they will envision their dream desert oasis from within,” Plocher says. “We take photos to get a sense of how the views are framed and always aim to achieve a cohesive, indoor-out and outdoor-in design.”

It’s an entirely bespoke process by necessity, and that extends to how they think about specimens too. “We use our private nursery and vast plant supply network to offer options that will fulfill each client’s visual goals while also being as low-maintenance as they might desire.” And while designing

environments that complement their architecture—from traditional to contemporary—and lifestyles. “Whether they are in the midst of retired bliss or have a young family, our innovative team specializes in fulfilling every request to suit their needs,” Plocher says. “We’ve designed and installed koi ponds, ‘catios,’ sport courts, playgrounds, ramadas and more.”

What is the first project that put your company on the map?

One of them was the Carefree Desert Gardens, which featured the most distinctive and beautiful specimens of the high Sonoran Desert on display for tourists and residents alike to enjoy.

Up to this point, what do you feel has been your greatest success?

I think it would be our ability to evolve with the area and our clients’ needs. As there have been shortages in materials and service providers, we have grown to fill these deficits. We’ve cultivated our own 10-acre private nursery over the past 30 years, have in-house cranes and a semitruck division, acquired our own gravel pit for rock materials and opened divisions for hardscape, masonry and concrete supply.

BRIGHTEN UP

A Spanish Colonial-style dwelling in Paradise Valley welcomes a new family with a fresh look.

WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROEHNER + RYAN

Interior Design: Lauren Wallace, Lauren Wallace Interiors Home Builder: Frank DiMaggio, MDF Development

Ilove Spanish Colonial-style homes,” swoons designer Lauren Wallace. So, when the chance came to update one in Paradise Valley built by architect Mark Candelaria in 2005, she felt a genuine wave of excitement. The house had been lovingly maintained and needed only minimal work, something the new owners, a couple from Chicago who were already experienced renovators, knew they could easily manage.

The husband and wife had been lured to the Southwest by the promise of a different lifestyle and a return to the state in which they wed. “We’d been living in a late-1800s brownstone in Chicago, a vertical box, and we realized that our children had never experienced a yard, grass or kids running up and down the street,” the wife recalls. So, they approached Realtor and general contractor Frank DiMaggio, who also happens to be Wallace’s husband, to help them find their dream home. “The Spanish style just called to us,” the wife continues. “We thought, let’s embrace living here and be true to the history of the area. And when we saw this house, it had such good energy.”

It also had great bones. “Our clients loved the existing warm textures and patina, but they wanted a cleaner take on the style,” Wallace says. “There’s so much soul in Mark’s architecture, and we wanted to keep that: plasterwork; the richness of the Saltillo tiles, wood and iron details; the brick staircase; the arches.” While there weren’t many structural changes needed, the team “updated the lighting, countertops, wall tile and paint, and cleaned up some of the more ornate detailing throughout the residence,” DiMaggio notes. “We also did some framing and new cabinetry in the kitchen.”

The floor plan remained largely unchanged too, although they did rearrange several spaces, including the upstairs gym, which became a tree house-like hideaway for the couple’s children. “It was really all about making things lighter and brighter,” Wallace says. The result is an airy flow and a soothing environment. “We wanted a remodel that looked like nothing had been renovated, and now the place almost looks older than it is!” the wife notes happily.

While the owners did bring a few furnishings with them, this was very much a clean slate because it was an entirely different aesthetic from their Chicago abode. “Shopping at local showrooms, especially places that really embodied the feeling of the home, gave them the chance to dream and play,” Wallace explains. It also gave the couple a unique welcome to Phoenix. “We were able to explore the city by meeting Lauren at all of these amazing places,” the wife says. A trip to Wallace and DiMaggio’s own Spanish-style dwelling helped the couple further define their developing Southwest style. “This house is like the cooler, older sister to our home, and visiting it helped the clients see the potential of their own place,” the designer notes.

Throughout the interiors, Wallace used a neutral palette for subtle elegance. “Texture is my way of adding character,” she continues, pointing to the living room. “Natural materials speak to each other—the unfinished wood and iron of the built-in cabinets against the soft linen of the sofas—and create depth.” A similar ease of spirit pervades the dining room, which retains the original homeowners’ impressive Spanish-style trestle table. “With the wood table and more original built-ins, we didn’t want to go too heavy, so we painted the ceiling white—it had originally been a colorful design—and slipcovered the chairs,” the designer explains. “We pared things back, editing what was already there.”

But some additions were necessary to breathe new life into the spaces. The floor-to-ceiling corner fireplace in the couple’s suite now shimmers with glossy tile, and contemporary light fixtures brighten every room. “Lighting is a great way to tailor a home to a client’s style while maintaining the original feel,” Wallace says. “It just makes rooms feel current.”

The project, DiMaggio notes, reflects a recent trend he and Wallace have observed in the Phoenix area: “We’re seeing clients favor a more traditional Arizona style than we have in the past but always with a modern take,” he says. The duo couldn’t be more excited for this development. “My first thought when I saw this house was how beautiful it was, and how relevant it still felt,” the designer reflects. “I was so inspired from the first moment and knew we could enhance the interiors while honoring this classic example of Arizona architecture.”

Designer Lauren Wallace anchored the vaulted entryway of a Paradise Valley home with a lavishly carved vintage console and a rug from David E. Adler Inc. Fine Rugs. The mirror is by Mirror Home.

“We kept the grand oak built-ins and fireplace mantel, adding softness with warm textures and patterns,” Wallace says of the living room. She incorporated linen-slipcovered RH sofas and Four Hands ottomans, which play to the vintage walnut coffee table.

Above: The breakfast nook is just off the kitchen and gives the family immediate access to the backyard. Above the table from Kathy Kuo Home and Four Hands dining chairs is a Palecek pendant.

Opposite: Wallace sourced the kitchen’s hand-painted backsplash tile at Tabarka Studio and quartzite countertops from Rembrandt Stone Masters. She placed McGee & Co. wicker stools at the island, which was crafted by Dfine Cabinetry.

Above: “We designed the upstairs bar to be more masculine, so we kept the rustic cabinetry,” Wallace says. The backsplash tile from Tabarka Studio coordinates with the RH coffee table, Currey & Company pendant and sectional from Arhaus.

Opposite: The designer used Dunn-Edwards’ White Heat throughout the home, bringing it up to the dining room’s coffered ceilings. She accented the trestle table with slipcovered chairs from Pottery Barn and a vintage Turkish rug found on Etsy.

A secret door leads to the children’s tree house-inspired playroom. Depicting warblers and jays perched in trees, Sanderson’s Fruit Aviary wallpaper is a fitting addition. The table and chairs are from Crate & Barrel, and the Turkish rug was an Etsy find.

Right: Turkish rugs from David E. Adler Inc. Fine Rugs top the Saltillo tile and help ground the hallway. To create a focal point, Wallace paired a rustic bistro table from McGee & Co. with a vintage stool from Indus Design Imports.

Opposite: In an alcove of the primary bedroom are a linenupholstered Bernhardt bed, nightstand from Indus Design Imports and Currey & Company sconce. A chandelier from Circa Lighting hangs above.

FLOWER POWER

Part memoir, part imagination, Lex Gjurasic’s painted pieces channel the power of the desert.

WRITTEN BY DEBORAH BISHOP | PHOTOGRAPHY BY PUSPA LOHMEYER

Had Lex Gjurasic remained in rain-soaked Seattle rather than decamping for the American Southwest, she might have been an entirely different kind of artist. “I always longed to live somewhere hot,” says Gjurasic, whose paintings and sculptures thrum with the Day-Glo intensity of a desert in the throes of a super bloom. So, when her husband’s work took them first to Albuquerque and later to Tucson, it was like coming home.

Although many associate the Southwest with neutral earth tones, Gjurasic begs to differ. “The desert is psychedelic—it’s like the sun is burning your retinas and all you see is this explosion of color,” she says. While the artist’s work has long been inspired by her surroundings, the pandemic turbo-charged her creative output—even as her physical world shrank. “Work is my way of processing being alive: The harder times are, the deeper I go,” she explains. “I sat in my studio and resolved to bring joy to me, my family and others.” As Gjurasic painted the places in nature she pined for, she also returned to previous Styrofoam experimentations with fresh eyes.

“I had loads of Styrofoam stashed away,” she says. “It’s insanely versatile—the antithesis of what you’d think a chemically based, virtually unrecyclable medium would be.” Whether using it to fabricate abstracted landscapes or fashioning large, fanciful depictions of cactus and coral for installations, Gjurasic employs the same process: After attaching pieces with spray foam, she carves the mass using a hot blade, sands the surface and applies mortar to impart texture. Once the piece is prepped with gesso, Gjurasic is ready to paint— be it a wash of wildflowers or a Sonoran gorge ablaze at sunset. At first glance, the colorful, biomorphic sculptures have the appearance of fired ceramic—until you pick one up.

The 150 works painted on paper, panel, photos and Styrofoam that Gjurasic created during the pandemic filled “Radical Happiness,” her show at the Chandler Center for the Arts in the beginning of 2022. All are iterations of what Gjurasic calls “Flower Mounds,” which collectively offer “an escape into soft, surreal landscapes and a safe place to land,” she explains.

The process of creation also led the artist to a personal epiphany. “I realized these motifs speak directly to my Croatian roots,” Gjurasic notes. “My Slavic foremothers painted and embroidered intricate floral patterns in good times and bad. In that respect, I’m part of a beautiful tradition— and also making it my own.”

Lex Gjurasic’s brightly colored works are interpretations of the Southwestern landscape. Her mediums range from works on paper (opposite) to Styrofoam sculptures, such as Flowering Mound (bottom, middle) and pieces from her larger sculptural arrangement Enjoy Yourself, Take Only What You Need (bottom, left and right).

Architecture: Gary Wyant, Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes Interior Design: Lissa Lee Hickman, LHL Incorporated

Home Builder: Tony Calvis and Hans Balazs, Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes Landscape Architecture: Brandon LaCombe, Desert Springs Outdoor Environments, Inc.

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH PHOTOGRAPHY BY WERNER SEGARRA

In poetic fashion, a couple’s love story came full circle when they decided to return home to Arizona. They both grew up in Phoenix, even attended the same college, but never crossed paths until “we finally met on a plane flying from San Francisco 23 years ago,” the wife laughs. After building a life together in California, the time felt ripe to move with their two teenagers nearer to their family and oldest friends. As such, their new Paradise Valley abode was one meant to be shared.

“We wanted a place where we could really do a lot of entertaining,” the wife adds. “We love to cook, watch sports and have dinner parties. We liked the idea of having people over.”

This vision fell into place when they found interior designer Lissa Lee Hickman, residential designer Gary Wyant, and builders Tony Calvis and Hans Balazs. “The family was just so warm and engaging,” Hickman observes. “We knew we needed to create something polished yet approachable.”

Striking this balance began with the architecture. Wyant says he imagined a “clean, modern interpretation of a Spanish Revival, Santa Barbara style.” The historical inspiration added textured softness to the structure, especially to the front façade, featuring white stucco walls and painted brick accents “that give the home a sense of history and permanence,” Calvis notes. In contrast, the all-black roof and sleek windows refine the architectural framework. Landscape designer Brandon LaCombe followed suit with an “organic but groomed desert design,” he explains. Lush green play areas for impromptu badminton matches contrast against stylized rock beds of golden barrel cacti, agave, aloe and saguaro spears in strategic locations.

Inside, Hickman infused honeyed warmth with white oak for the floor and cabinetry—the latter a rift cut “that feels more modern as the grain goes in the same direction,” she explains. The organic finish anchors the neutral and nearmonochromatic palette the family requested, but the designer still integrated dimension using varying shades of whites, off-whites and grays. “And I combined different patterns and textures to give interest,” she adds. The couple’s bedroom illustrates this layered approach, from

the creamy upholstered headboard to the silvery bedding to the pearlescent chevron woodveneer wallcovering. The light-hued textiles are deceptively pragmatic, as “everything was staintreated for durability,” Hickman notes.

Alongside these delicate details, the home feels primed for gatherings inside and out. Due to the property’s east-west orientation, the layout gives the poolside entertaining area “great southern exposure and views of Camelback Mountain,” Wyant says. “We can swing open the big accordion doors from the great room and flow in and out,” the wife adds.

Each public space in turn caters to different social moods. The living room exudes quiet sophistication through the veined quartzite fireplace, tailored armchairs and silvery cowhide rug. In contrast, the media room functions “as the flop zone,” jokes Hickman, who conjured a den atmosphere with tweed-like wallpaper and a vast gray sectional ready-made for lounging. Even in the kitchen— “because everybody seems to gather around there, no matter what we do,” the wife adds with a smile— double islands separate prep work from cocktail sipping “so you’re able to really converse and have a good time without feeling like you’re on top of each other,” she explains.

Sometimes only slight tweaks were required to distinguish formal from more relaxed gathering areas. Furniture generally remained cohesive in style and silhouette with “square sofa arms and clean lines, nothing too fussy,” Hickman says. But subtle adjustments demarcate the chic breakfast area—still undisputedly elegant with its plush club chairs and delicate crystal ring pendant— from the grand dining room. For the more formal space, the designer cultivated a true sense of occasion with a long banquet table and custom teardrop chandelier.

The couple uses every inch of their new home for festivities, from spontaneous weekend croquet games to milestone family celebrations. Perhaps most of all, the wife treasures the party they hosted for her parents’ 60th wedding anniversary. “My parents met when they were sophomores in high school in Arizona,” she explains. Generations of familiar faces came to honor them. “All their friends, and all their kids. It was so much fun reconnecting with so many people.” Indeed, a true homecoming in every sense of the word.

Interior designer Lissa Lee Hickman, residential designer Gary Wyant and builder Tony Calvis composed an elegant yet approachable home. The front façade conveys this subtle balance, contrasting soft stucco walls with a sleek Visionmakers International steel-and-glass entry door and limestone surround.

Gatherings naturally gravitate around the open living space, grounded by a Kyle Bunting rug. A Troscan sofa, Anees Upholstery lounge chairs from Town Studio, and custom coffee table and console by LHL Incorporated carve out an elegant conversation area.

Above: Far from a simple eating area, the breakfast nook infuses glamour into everyday moments. The custom table by LHL Incorporated is surrounded by plush A. Rudin chairs and lit by an Ochre chandelier.

Opposite: In the kitchen, white oak cabinetry by Desert Cove Woodworks is accented with Mont Blanc quartzite countertops and a stainless-steel hood by GrayLeaf Studio. The double islands are styled with a Bright Chair Company stool and Visual Comfort pendants from Hinkley’s Lighting.

Designed to conjure a sense of occasion, the dining room leans into statement pieces like the Studio Bel Vetro chandelier. Bright Chair Company chairs, Robert James Collection mirrors, and a custom table and chests by LHL Incorporated complete the space.

“The family was just so warm and engaging. We knew we needed to create something polished yet approachable.”

–LISSA LEE HICKMAN

Above: With its Kohler soaking tub from Studio41, the primary bath is the picture of polished luxury. A Visual Comfort chandelier from Hinkley’s Lighting and marble mosaic floors from Lux Group add to the decadent atmosphere

Left: For the primary bedroom, Hickman designed an upholstered bed and dressed it in bedding from The Linen Tree. It plays to the pearlescent hues of the Phillip Jeffries wallcovering as well as the loveseat by Classic Custom Upholstery and A. Rudin chairs.

Alpine Escape

Scandinavian simplicity defines this Flagstaff getaway.

WRITTEN BY MIKKI BRAMMER PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROEHNER + RYAN

Architecture: Cavin Costello, The Ranch Mine Interior Design: Etta Cowdrey and Mandy Sherman, Studio V Interior Architecture + Design

Home Builder: Jason Rio, J. Rio Management, LLC

Ask nonlocals to imagine the Arizona landscape, and the cactus-studded desert is likely what comes to mind. What Arizonans know, however, is there is a very different ecosystem—that of high-altitude forests—in and around Flagstaff. There, a muted palette of grasses and coniferous trees complement the aspens that dot the higher elevations. A setting such as this is what Kathleen Shea and Jason Rio dreamed of when looking for their escape from the desert heat—an alpine cabin that could be both a cozy winter retreat and a summer hiking HQ.

Working in concert with Rio, who is a builder, architect Cavin Costello took cues from the environment. “It’s very flat, other than these large, volcanic mountains that seem to explode from the ground, and we wanted to have a similar feel with the house in this meadow-ish area,” Costello explains. “Our concept was to have it break from the horizontal landscape and burst upward.”

To create the architectural equivalent of a mountain range, Costello designed the dwelling with three gabled forms that echo the surroundings. Those gables also help define the interior spaces of the home. “One of the peaks is the main living area, another is the primary bedroom section and the third is a secondary storage space,” the architect notes. In another nod to the natural environs, the abode’s black board-and-batten siding references the lava rock that covers parts of the terrain. “It sits like a little shadow in the landscape,” Costello says of the structure. “It’s not too reflective or dominating, but it’s pretty powerful.”

For the interiors, Costello and designers Etta Cowdrey and Mandy Sherman leaned away from the traditional American notion of the cabin—antlers, brightly patterned blankets—and toward a less-is-more, Danish hygge approach. Hemlock tongue-and-groove ceilings and custom cabinetry bring in warmth, as do the stacked Texas limestone fireplaces and kitchen backsplash. The radiant heating concrete flooring adds another soothing element—and a

practical one, as it’s designed to withstand the wear and tear of hiking and skiing footwear.

In line with Nordic aesthetics, everything is minimalist and earthen. “It was a fun challenge because they were very into neutrals—not really any color, no pattern,” Sherman says. “We had to be creative about texture and use a variety of different materials on the furniture.” Turning to stacked stone for the fireplaces was one solution for creating depth, as was the use of tadelakt plaster walls in the bathrooms. Woven rattan—in lighting fixtures, furniture and wall decor—nubby fabrics and natural fiber rugs all infuse the spaces with an inviting tactility. Leather and hides bring a slight Southwestern touch, but tastefully so, such as the cowhide on the bunk room floor.

As the cabin would be used year-round, the designers were careful to make sure the decor didn’t feel particular to any one season. “It’s a mashup,” Cowdrey says. “You have those cleaner lines and the airiness of the color of the material, but then because there’s so much texture, it also feels cozy.”

For Kathleen, the seating plan surrounding the fireplace in the great room was key to ensuring both the opportunity to enjoy the surroundings and each other’s company. “The grouping is very intimate, so people are facing each other for conversation,” Cowdrey says. “But there are swivel chairs, so you can spin around toward the views beyond.” Adds Sherman, “The minimalist aesthetic allows you to take in the exquisite vistas from a cozy setting.”

Both designers relished the chance to work on a project that went beyond the typical cabin. “Etta and I are Arizona natives, and we’ve been to Flagstaff a lot,” Sherman says. “It was fun to move away from that typical Pendleton-style cabin with red, green and blue, and do a really beautiful, neutral Danish space.”

That pared-back approach was one of the elements they—and the owners—loved most. “Sometimes when you walk into a cabin it seems cozy but also a bit cluttered or messy,” Sherman says. “We love that this one is fresh and clean while still feeling warm and layered. We want it to be a place that you want to stay for a while.”

A Simpson Door Company door leads the way into the entry, furnished with an Uttermost concreteand-reclaimed-elm console, Jamie Young Co. mirror and a hand-forged iron lamp from Circa Lighting. The Four Hands wooden bench is a convenient perch for taking off hiking gear.

Above: “They wanted a big fixture in the dining room, but minimalist,” designer Etta Cowdrey says of the oversize Palecek pendant above the CB2 dining table. The host chair is also by Palecek, and the side chairs are Four Hands.

Opposite: The designers prioritized the views in the great room by using a neutral palette. Palecek swivel lounge chairs, a Dovetail coffee table in black burnt oak and a Surya jute rug add cozy texture.

“It was fun to move away from that typical Pendletonstyle cabin with red, green and blue, and do a really beautiful, neutral Danish space.”

–MANDY SHERMAN

In the kitchen, Texas limestone complements white oak cabinets by Brothers Woodworks and Taj Mahal quartzite countertops from Betto’s Custom Stone, creating a serene ambience. Four Hands counter stools provide ample seating while Currey & Company pendants hang overhead.

Texas limestone is also used in the primary bedroom opposite the Westcoast Hospitality bed.

The leather-accented Four Hands chair, iron Ian K. Fowler for Visual Comfort floor lamp, Noir side table and Amy Carroll print reinforce the modern mountain aesthetic.