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EDITOR’S LETTER

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

Radar 72

AS TOLD TO Designer Mark D. Sikes shares the plans for his long-envisioned estate, Orange Hill Farm.

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I N T E R I O R I N S P I R AT I O N Step inside three charming spaces where a love of florals served as muse.

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I N N O VAT I O N In her quest to revive the craft of Appalachian basketry, artist Amy Krone looks to the land around her.

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N AT U R A L C O N N E C T I O N S The practice of rewilding residential properties is heralding a return to nature.

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M AT E R I A L Four new performance fabric collections that are a perfect addition for outdoor entertaining season.

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TREND Must-have products inspired by “it” girls who are carving their own paths in design, food and fashion.

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SPOTLIGHT An enchanting greenhouse provides a backdrop for discovering Luxe’s wish list of garden folly furnishings.

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Historic meets modern in the transformation of an early20th-century Lakeview abode.

Inspired by the charm of classic Michigan cottages, a design team reimagines a lakeside oasis.

Painter Anna Kunz uses bold hues and simple forms to elicit emotion from her viewers.

A Wilmette Victorian receives a refresh that pays homage to its roots.

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LETTER EDITOR’S

Garden Delight I’ve been preoccupied with nature lately and the growth cycle of flowers, in particular. The spring assortment of tulip, allium, hyacinth, muscari and anemone bulbs that I dug into beds last November have especially been on my mind. Just take a moment to consider their lifecycle: The knobs are shoved into a box, shipped via FedEx and planted into unfamiliar soil. Shortly thereafter, they grow roots and bide their time through winter. As I write this, it’s early January and rather cold, only reaching about 17 degrees last night. In spring the plants will bloom, having stored up enough energy in their brief and glorious time above ground to then survive another long dormancy (during which they are very much alive, yet in another state of being). I love to think about this cycle in the context of creativity and growth...how change manifests in different stages of energy, inertia and flourishment. Enjoy this beautiful issue!

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“RADICAL CLAY: CONTEMPORARY WOMEN ARTISTS FROM JAPAN” Historically, Japanese women have made significant yet underappreciated contributions to the male-dominated field of ceramics. “Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan” seeks to give both established and emerging women artists—including Mishima Kimiyo, Tsuboi Asuka, Konno Tomoko and Aoki Katsuyo—their due. On view at the Art Institute of Chicago through June 3, the exhibition showcases 40 ceramic pieces from the collection of Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz. “This exhibition comes at a pivotal moment when these women are becoming more widely known as groundbreaking contemporary artists,” curator Janice Katz says. “It puts their work in a global context, showcasing their inventiveness in pushing the boundaries of the medium.” While beautiful, Katz describes some of the sculptures as unexpected and even odd. “The works take nature, the body and textiles as their inspiration,” she says. “Many do not look like they are made out of clay at all.” artic.edu

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What’s unique about Modern Hill?

We do restoration of the furniture, sanding it down to take out any chips, dents or scratches and get our clients

a like-new vintage piece that is ready for 60 more years of use. We also offer reupholstery in any of our 1,500 fabrics.

From where do you source? We source our goods from all over. Part of doing our own shipping means that we can pick up from sellers anywhere in the country.

Tell us about the coolest piece in the showroom right now. A pair of Brazilian rosewood Jean Gillon lounge chairs.

The rosewood frame and netting are really unique on this set of chairs, and they are in mint condition.

What are shoppers mostly buying?

Our bestseller is the Broyhill Brasilia line.

These pieces were produced in the 1960s and ’70s and feature lines that mimic the architecture of Brasilia, Brazil.

Our clients love them for their warm walnut tones and brass accents. Adrian Pearsall is another favorite. The lines of his pieces are just phenomenal and add a lot of fun to any space. on view photo: yamaguchi mio. shura, 2020. carol & jeffrey horvitz collection of contemporary japanese ceramics. talking shop photo: sarah derer.

While midcentury furniture is often associated with California, Chicago is a midcentury-loving town in its own right.

With a 50,000 square-foot showroom, Modern Hill in McCook, a suburb only 20 minutes from downtown, is the largest purveyor of vintage furnishings from the mid-20th century in the country.

The warehouse, which moved to its current location in 2022, stocks more than 2,500 furnishings from designers such as Milo Baughman, George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames, and Edward Wormley. Co-owner Mike Solan noted that many of the pieces he sells today are by companies that had showrooms at The Mart during the ’60s and ’70s and were manufactured in the Midwest. Luxe chatted with Solan to learn more about the shop. midcenturywarehouse.com

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MEET THE MAKER KATIE POWELL BRICKMAN

Describe your style. I gravitate toward the simple, bold and clean, inspired by the work of artists Ellsworth Kelly and Agnes Martin. My paintings often feature layers, textures and whimsical forms. I love saturated color and naive shapes and styles—stripes, circles, squares and everyday materials that, when arranged thoughtfully, become extraordinary.

It’s kind of anti-cool.

Your work is very cheery and youthful. How does it jibe with today’s interiors? My art is a little bit fantastical. Despite their childlike feel, I believe that art doesn’t have to be sophisticated to be beautiful or deserving of a spot above the mantel.

How did you go from painting to releasing a line of wallpaper? I was inspired by a client who wanted one of my paintings to cover an entire room. I mixed stripes, florals and checks to create a playful modern aesthetic. The collection is versatile, suitable for both grown-up rooms and children’s areas. It reflects this anti-cool aesthetic, adding a vibrancy and playfulness to any space.

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top left portrait: kirsten miccoli. top right interior: kelli boyd. middle left artwork and bottom interior: joel lerner. middle right wallpaper: courtesy katie powell brickman.

Lake Forest artist Katie Powell Brickman paints and prints happiness. Her canvas artworks and recent line of wallpapers feature bold shapes in bright colors. With their Dr. Seuss-like, soft-sided forms that resemble trees or flora under the sea, “They invite viewers into an imaginative world reminiscent of childhood dreams,” Brickman says. Serena & Lily offers her paintings online and in select stores, interior designer Alessandra Branca (an early supporter of Powell Brickman) carries her pieces and prints at Casa Branca, and her work can also be found locally at Arch. Here, the artist explains why her artwork suits chic interiors while being the antithesis of cool. katiepowellbrickman.com

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Elizabeth Stamos As principal of Elizabeth Stamos Design, Stamos is always looking to curate and narrow down the best sources for her clients. These womenowned businesses are just a few of the places that speak to the LUXE Next In Design 99 talent’s taste. “Laughlin Gallery in Highland Park makes art approachable and fun. Owner Lauren Laughlin has amazing taste and is always supportive of local artists. Over in Winnetka, Towne & Oak is a delicious local coffee spot.

Elaina Vazquez, the owner, and her staff make everyone feel welcome, and their food is always beautifully plated. Just next door is Arch, where Laura White has some beautiful furniture pieces, great seasonal accessories and art as well as her own boutique line of candles, skincare and honey harvested on her family’s farm.

Redefined Décor in Chicago has long been a favorite antique store to hunt for treasures. They have vendors with a variety of tastes, so there are many different eras and styles from which to choose.” elizabethstamosdesign.com Renee DiSanto & Christina Samatas Having opened their own showroom complete with a cocktail lounge in Glen

Ellyn, the design duo behind Park & Oak knows a thing or two about shopping and dining in and around Chicago. Read on for the LUXE Next In Design 99 honorees’ favorite spots.

“Up in Lake Forest, Deerpath Inn is a lovely spot for tea and brunch.

Summers on the patio are also great— it feels like being whisked away to the English countryside. From the inn you can stroll over to Market Square for charming shops and open-air markets. If you are a Chicagoan who loves design or fashion, dining at RL is such a treat. We especially love sitting by the fire with a cocktail in the winter as a cozy respite from shopping in the Chicago cold. Just a few blocks away is Space 519. Owners Lance Lawson and Jimmy Wetzel have impeccable taste and style and have poured it into this chic boutique for women’s clothing and gifts. You can also have lunch or brunch there, making it a great midday stop.” parkandoak.com See our Next In Design 99

DINING BY DESIGN Life imitates art, but so does food, at least according to Rick Bayless. Once a year, the James Beard-awardwinning chef offers the Art Menu at his Mexican restaurant Topolobampo in River North, with dishes inspired by artworks he has acquired over decades. Regarded as one of the most substantial private collections of Mexican art in Chicago, the works have been photographed by Sandro Miller and will be published in Frontera Art: The Bayless Collection this spring. The art-loving restaurateur searches for inspiration among the 160 works displayed throughout his home, office and restaurants. He selects a few and asks the kitchen chefs, “What does this piece of art evoke in you?” Taking into consideration color, texture and form, he says, “We create dishes that take you visually and texturally in the plate but echo the emotions of the art.” The Art Menu is available through April 25. rickbayless.com/restaurants/topolobampo

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ON A MAGNIFICENT PROPERTY IN OJAI, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNER MARK D. SIKES CONJURES ORANGE HILL FARM, A PARADISE HE HAS LONG ENVISIONED. A S T O L D T O M A R I O LÓ P E Z- C O R D E R O

You feel a strong sense of place when you enter Ojai that’s incredibly alluring. While it’s a historic farming community, it has evolved into a city with a rich history of cultivating the land. I felt immediately at home driving through the laid-back town and rolling countryside, but it wasn’t until my partner and I came across what would eventually become Orange Hill Farm that we really began to dream. Suddenly, our love for the landscape deepened.

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sheds dotting the grounds and nothing else of which is its real beauty. But then the property unfolded, sloping up a hill with the most amazing citrus and avocado trees. In that moment, I got this sense of the land. It felt like a canvas.

The smell of citrus, the color of the fruit and the plant’s natural beauty is such an inspiration to me, but it’s also very inherent to Ojai. Pixies are the particular citrus we’ll be planting and harvesting. They are an aromatic, petite tangerine that have a sweet, sugary taste. There is so much you can do with them beyond just eating. I’ve been using the fruit in indoor arrangements and

conjuring up my own fragrance, as it’s always been a scent I’m drawn to.

I’m looking forward to having a piece of earth to nurture: to walk outside on the weekend, talk to the plants and see something new that has popped up.

We’re studying where the sun rises and sets as well as how the light falls across the property at different times of day.

Soon, more citrus groves will be planted, and a new phase of life and creative energy will begin to sprout. In a lot of ways, Orange Hill Farm is still a dream, and we don’t have it all figured out. But it’s land that is ripe for something new and exciting. markdsikes.com

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New York-based designer Matthew Kowles brought the essence of Marrakech to Greenwich, Connecticut, crafting a verdant garden room for a client who had recently moved into a classic stone-and-timber house built in 1893 for a Gilded Age heiress. With views of Cos Cob Harbor and the Long Island Sound, the designer knew the neglected second-floor open-air space had the potential to be transformed into a peaceful, restorative retreat.

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proved especially inspiring). In keeping with the home’s origins, Kowles stripped the room’s original hickory beams to expose the natural graining. He then drenched the room in Moroccan green, laying the floor with glossy hand-chiseled terra-cotta zellige tiles in a watery, bottle green hue and enlisted decorative painter Shelly Denning to adorn the walls and ceiling in a matte lime plaster finish.

The contrasting tableau creates a cocoon of rich, tactile layers. “We made the green all-enveloping,” says Kowles, “so we didn’t need many plants to still have a garden feel.”

Overhead, Moroccan-inspired rattan pendants add an exotic touch.

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homeowner’s mother was recovered in Miles Redd’s exuberant Peacock fabric for Schumacher. Kowles worked handin-hand with his client throughout the process, even teaming up to scour antique markets for finishing touches. “We did an extensive antiques dive,” recalls Kowles.

“She is an adventurous client and a lot of fun to work with.” Their finds included a romantic bird cage and Tuscan-style fountain that add to the room’s charming ambiance as well as a cafe table that Kowles topped with a marble slab. What’s more, the once-forgotten space is now an all-season retreat thanks to heated floors, bringing the feel of the garden indoors even when it lies dormant beyond the windows. matthewkowles.com

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A master at bringing the allure of the outdoors in, Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon was a renowned philanthropist and horticulturalist who imbued interiors with her love for the garden. A close friend and mentor of Jacqueline Kennedy—for whom she redesigned the White House Rose Garden—Mellon deftly combined gardens, antiques and art to create breathtaking homes that reflected her decorating dictum, “Nothing should be noticed.”

“Her sophistication and the way she lived was simple yet very luxurious,” observes Dallas interior designer Cathy Kincaid, a longtime admirer of Mellon’s inimitable style. “She would have a Manet or Rothko painting next to a sawhorse table.” Adding, “everything was collected, edited and well thought out.”

Though Mellon had access to the world’s finest art and furniture, her homes were neither fancy nor stuffy. Instead, they were marked by an airy, comfortable and relaxed ease that remains the hallmark of great American style today.

When tasked with reimagining a room for Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, Kincaid drew inspiration from none other than Mellon’s Oak Spring Farm estate in Upperville, Virginia. In a nod to Mellon’s signature time-worn, understated color palette, Kincaid wrapped the walls and ceiling in Lisa Fine’s Persian Garden wallpaper. Window seats and romantic architectural details were added by architect Alex Eskenasy, including Gothic arches accented with plaster appliques by Casci Ornamental Plaster. And in keeping with Mellon’s penchant for painted wood floors, Kincaid called on Mirth Studio to adorn the room’s flooring with a striking geometric motif. Gardening books and topiaries—another Mellon hallmark— dot the refined and restful space that is imbued with a lightness and charm that echoes the understated elegance of Mellon herself. cathy-kincaid.com

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When designer Gretchen Farrell’s clients called upon her to rethink an architecturally-devoid basement room with low ceilings and wall-to-wall carpeting, she looked no further than the property’s beautiful backyard, which was ripe with inspiration thanks to a charming garden and Victorian Gothic greenhouse.

“The clients, who are avid gardeners, said to me, ‘Can we do something that is an extension of the garden right outside the door?’” recalls Farrell.

The North Salem, New York, designer took cues from the famous garden rooms of Federico Forquet and Renzo Mongiardino for Marella Agnelli, among others. “Their spaces are very lived in and possess an ease while still being thoughtfully designed,” she observes.

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Farrell got to work ripping out the carpeting and laying down a unifying bluestone that can also be found in the garden. To store the homeowners’ collection of vases, vessels, pots and candles, she designed 18-foot-long Shaker-inspired cabinetry on one side of the room, which is accented with printed linen inserts set behind chicken wire (a nod to the clients’ hobby of raising chickens).

A medley of pale, neutral colors and textures flow throughout the scheme, while jute rugs and an Elizabeth Dow woven wallpaper add a layer of warmth.

Centering the room is a 19th century English antique farm table atop of which potting and gardening often takes place.

Nearby is a seating area featuring vintage rattan furniture sporting its original

garden-inspired green hue. Throughout, the homeowners’ collection of framed pressed flowers, garden reference books and inherited garden objects add a dose of horticultural authenticity. A truly multifunctional space, it can morph from gardening workhorse (ferns and geraniums are moved inside come winter) to entertaining central. When evening temperatures make it too chilly to dine alfresco, the space is dressed with candlelight and linens for spontaneous dinner parties. But it is at daybreak when the real magic happens. “Every morning the client sips her coffee overlooking the greenhouse as the sun rises,” reports Farrell. “It’s been the most pleasurable, happy outcome for them, which is the most rewarding experience I can have as a designer.” gretchenfarrell.com

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IN REVIVING A FORGOTTEN CRAFT, ARTIST AMY KRONE’S WORK IN APPALACHIAN BASKETRY BECOMES INTIMATELY ENTWINED WITH THE LANDSCAPE.

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used for centuries—proves ideal for experimentation “because it cuts clean, so you can get really sharp forms.”

Construction-wise, Krone sticks to old-fashioned techniques. She sustainably cuts down each white oak by hand from her 124-acre property, only culling from overgrown areas. Then she painstakingly segments and splits the green logs into thin strips, armed only with an ax, knife and maul. Thicker pieces build the basket’s ribbed frame, while thinner ribbons become weavers. From here, the artist plays, sometimes adding ash or maple to flesh out the body or dyeing strips with botanicals grown on her farm.

But, for its graceful pliability and honeyed tone, white oak remains the foundation of her practice—alongside the place that nurtures her creativity. “I feel a communion with something greater than myself when I’m in the forest,” shares Krone.

“Finding meaning in my art through these woods is a gift the land has given me.” cambiumlostarts.com

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Deep in New York State’s Catskill Mountains, the woods take over, enveloping the senses with the crunch of fallen leaves and the scent of pine sap. For artist Amy Krone, this forest, in many ways, is her studio.

Its native white oaks bestowing the raw materials and inspiration for Cambium Lost Arts—her collection of handwoven Appalachian-style baskets.

After a decade immersed in corporate graphic design, Krone itched for something tactile and found her calling in the poetry of traditional Appalachian basketry. She was especially intrigued by the generations of artisans who invented forms purposebuilt for what they carried, such as round, shallow structures strong enough to hold potatoes.

“This intersection of form and function spoke to me,” says Krone. Her approach interpolates these historic designs “into something more modern but still useful, complementing organic shapes with the geometric.”

Think arching crescents and half-moons fused with wood salvaged from nearby streams, or angular vessels with deep bellies. White oak—the same wood Appalachian basket makers

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More than two decades ago, the stewards of Knepp Estate— a Regency-era manor house in West Sussex, England—opted to let their 3,500-acre property return to the overgrown, exultant state that Mother Nature intended. Soon, everything from nightingales to turtle doves reappeared, and flora and fauna thrived. The concept that Knepp helped popularize— known as rewilding—is largely due to pioneering husband and wife conservationists, Sir Charles Burrell and Isabella Tree.

Since then, rewilding has grown in popularity across the pond too. The idea refers to “creating a natural environment versus one that is overly manicured and artificial,” says Connecticut-based landscape architect Janice Parker. “It’s achieved by switching to a natural ecosystem that supports the insects, birds and pollinators where you live and the size of your land.” Creating such a lush environment is the first step in letting nature come roaring back and shifting to a more sustainable way of gardening or landscaping.

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There’s also a way to do rewilding even if you prefer to cultivate a formal garden. For example, Parker suggests creating a 10-foot border at the edge of your property and planting panicum seeds and native wildflowers within the designated area. “Just letting the grass grow high and mowing paths through it can be successful”, says Parker, as is evident in her Greenwich, Connecticut, project, above.

“But it’s always unpredictable as to what will take, so I never suggest making a huge investment.”

Paige Martin, a landscape architect based in Mill Valley, California, integrates pollinator-friendly plant material in projects large and small, weaving them in alongside other companion plantings. “Seasonal planting provides interest throughout the year—not just for humans, but for attracting birds, pollinators and other wildlife,” Martin says. Allowing biodiversity and natural habitats to flourish uninhibited is at the heart of rewilding and doing so, even on a small scale, supports the regeneration of nature.

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Clockwise from top right: Chillable Red-Ish Wine / $29 / drinkthiswine.com. Big Chill Cooling Rack in Blueberry / $50 for two / greatjonesgoods.com. Timberline Floor Lamp by Mads Caprani / $1,199 / gubi.com. Good Vibrations Paint by Benjamin Moore / price upon request / benjaminmoore.com. Ash Credenza by Willettspace / $8,200 / 1stdibs.com. Flow Centerpiece in Yellow Speckle / $135 / fermliving.us. More Is More: Get Loose in the Kitchen by Molly Baz / $35 / penguinrandomhouse.com. Monopoly Clock by Newgate Clocks / $99 / endclothing.com.

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After cutting her teeth in restaurant kitchens and working as an editor at glossy food publications, Molly Baz is rocking the food world on her own terms. With a second cookbook, More Is More, under her belt, Baz has no plans of slowing down, releasing kitchenrelated product lines (independently and with big-name retailers) in addition to creating at-home cooking videos and viral recipes coded in millennial slang, like the cult favorite Cae Sal (aka Caesar salad) that her devout following eats right up. @mollybaz

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Clockwise from top right: Starburst Napkin in Evergreen by Maison Venu / $148 for four / beverlys.world. Mood Silver-Plated 24-Piece Flatware Set in Silver by Christofle / $1,900 / beverlys.world.

Carta d’Armenia Pot Pourri Scented Candle / $100 / smnovella.com. Rimbaud Lounge Chair / Price upon request / studioliaigre.com. Fortune Tables / from $13,300 / eggcollective.com.

Dune Jug in Green / $384 / lagunab.com. Glyph Sconce in Glimmer by Yabu Pushelberg / Price upon request / rbw.com. Conie Necklace / $1,300 / agmesnyc.com.

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Elegant, functional furnishings crafted from the finest materials set the stage for exceptional outdoor living. A true design leader, Lloyd Flanders has defined this level of excellence since 1906. “Our abiding mission is to outfit our customers’ homes with beautiful, durable furniture that elevates their lifestyles,” says Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Bryan Echols. “We want to inspire our customers and give them the freedom of choice, that’s why we offer 20 different frame finishes on our Loom products, so each homeowner can make a unique style statement.” Lloyd Flanders is also known for their signature coil spring system and water-resistant cushions, which deliver maximum comfort and years of use. “As a third-generation, family-owned business, we remain passionately committed to helping each customer create their own personal oasis.”

Designing A Legacy • Where do you find design inspiration?

We work closely with our representatives and dealer network to discover the latest trends and design ideas. We also look for new color palettes, materials, textiles and functional design innovations beyond the outdoor sector.

• Share something that sets your designs apart. The fact that we embrace the use of color on our frames is just one of many ways that Lloyd Flanders is truly unique.

• How is social media playing a role in your success? We’ve partnered with a select group of style influencers to help us tell our story. The way they organically weave our furnishings into their projects is highly inspirational, and they have been quite powerful at relaying our message to the outdoor design community.

• Talk about the importance of ecoconsciousness and sustainability. As responsible manufacturers, we’re always looking for new ways to lessen our environmental impact including finding new eco-friendly materials, incorporating best practices in our manufacturing facility and working with partners who do the same.

Top Inspired by the rugged beauty of the American West, the Frontier Collection lounge seating and tables offer a unique blend of rustic charm and modern technology. Right Embrace the peak of outdoor comfort with the Summit Collection’s minimal form and sloped-back design for a more comfortable dining experience. Far right With clean lines and comfort-scale seating, Catalina embraces the relaxed attitude of the island that inspired it.

Photography Top + Right by David Cannon Photography; Far right by Molly Wood Garden Design

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VERDANT VISTA Between McKinnon and Harris co-founder Will Massie’s memorable family trips to Italy and his longstanding appreciation for the country’s art and craftsmanship, it’s no surprise that the brand’s latest Thirza Collection is a love letter to the Mediterranean destination. Take the Thirza Dining Chairs, where every detail tells a story: The sphere finials nod to the Medici orbs seen throughout Florence, and the frame and apron reference ancient Etruscan bronze thrones and chariots. The customizable knife edge cushions—shown in Artemis Green and Swan White—are midcentury in spirit. mckinnonharris.com

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VERANDA SEASON For 25 years, designer Bunny Williams’ former New York City storefront, Treillage, was a haven for green thumbs. She recently delighted the interiors world with a collection in honor of the beloved brick-and-mortar for Bunny Williams Home. Among the offerings is the rattan Mirabel Side Table, which boasts a star-like inlaid rattan top, sinuous legs and a handsome cross-base design. Perfectly sized for a lamp or beverages, it’s a versatile workhorse for any covered porch. bunnywilliamshome.com

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JARDIN DELIGHT The inspiration behind Sunset West’s Provence Bench can be found in its namesake. Paying homage to the French countryside aesthetic that has long influenced contemporary furniture companies, this perch is an artful study in form and function. At a roomy 6 feet wide, the powder-coated wrought-iron basketweave frame features a hand-applied silver pewter finish. The upholstery is customizable and shown here in Sunbrella’s Fretwork Mist. sunsetwestusa.com, salvatoreoutdoor.com

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WATERING DUTY Mundane gardening chores will soon become more pleasurable with the Incredible Trellis Watering Can. The painted tole accessory begs to be left on display as ornamentation where its cheerful print can be enjoyed. Hailing from the trad-happy online destination, The Well Appointed House—a go-to for preppy décor treasures founded by Connecticutbased Melissa Hawks in 2001—the watering can is also available in a chinoiserie pattern. wellappointedhouse.com

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IN BLOOM Atlanta-based Mainly Baskets Home has long been known for its handcrafted wicker and rattan product offerings. Now, the brand is expanding its penchant for woven furniture and accessories with the launch of an outdoor collection featuring their best sellers, including this Scallop Console. Crafted from a resin-based rattan, the piece is ideal for yearround outdoor living. Inspired by an antique form, the petaled skirt gives way to a flat back making it suitable to stand flush against a wall or sofa. mainlybaskets.com

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GREENHOUSE GLOW Behold the Clara Lanterns by hospitality designer Chiara Caberlon, in collaboration with product designer Marco Forbicioni, for Italian lighting company Contardi. With a bronze lacquered frame and Vienna straw resin-like caning, these modern pieces offer the practicality and portability of outdoor-friendly lights without sacrificing the elegant ethos of pieces consigned to the indoors. Available in three sizes (medium and small, shown) and a white lacquered finish, the lanterns feature a rechargeable battery that lasts up to eight hours. contardi-usa.com

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BEST OVERALL BATH

FIRST PLACE | SECONDARY BATH Jaque Bethke, Principal Designer JAQUE jaque.design | jaquebethke Photography Provisuals Media

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The “Small but Mighty” bath by designer Jaque Bethke of JAQUE in Scottsdale, Arizona, won Best Overall Bath for its original, artistic and highly textured design. Bethke ingeniously transformed the space to fit a tub, separate toilet room and plenty of storage, meeting the client’s need for a bath that accommodates many guests while providing a fun atmosphere. The creative elements included a showstopping tile pattern, a vinyl wallcovering, an inventive suspended light fixture and a backlit mirror.

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There are many different rooms and moments that make up a home. But it is an undeniable truth that the kitchen and bath are at the center of it all. They bring the function every household must have, but they’ve also become the hub of the home in another way: they often serve as a design foundation, setting the tone for everything else. Each year, the National Kitchen & Bath Association celebrates the very best of these all-important spaces in its Kitchen & Bath Design Competition. Keep reading to explore the iconic concepts that are taking their place in NKBA history in 2024. nkba.org/design-competition

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FIRST PLACE | LARGE KITCHEN Bahar Zaeem, Partner Shima Radfar, Principal Designer RZ Interiors r-zinteriors.com | rzinteriors_ Photography Ryan Fung of Ryan Fung Photography

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The “Ultra Modern Kitchen” by co-designers Bahar Zaeem and Shima Radfar of RZ Interiors, based in Toronto, Ontario, was designed to be minimalist and sleek while meeting the client’s storage needs and addressing the room’s asymmetry. Full-height, graphite-toned cabinetry, juxtaposed with oak base cabinets, keep surfaces uncluttered, and the cleverly positioned island and breakfast table result in an architecturally complex yet balanced space.

This kitchen is lush, polished and harmonious.

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Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. Cabin John, Maryland anthonywilder.com anthonywilderdesignbuild Photography John Cole Photography

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Christopher’s Kitchen & Bath Englewood, Colorado christophersshowroom.com christophersdenver

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Interiors for Modern Living Palo Alto, California interiorsformodernliving.com interiorsformodernliving Photography Eric Zepeda Studio

Trish Knight, Partner Nicole Varga, Interior Designer

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Fleur de Lis Designs Los Gatos, California fleurdelis-designs.com

Kustom Home Design Greer, South Carolina kustomhomedesign.com | kerldesign

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Adapt Interior Design Beaverton, Oregon adaptinteriordesign.com adaptinteriordesign Photography Meagan Larsen Photography

Bahar Zaeem, Partner Shima Radfar, Principal Designer

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Glen Alspaugh Co., LLP St. Louis, Missouri glenalspaughkitchens.com glenalspaughkitchenandbath Photography Alise O’Brien Photography

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Two Tone Interiors Bradford, Ontario twotone-interiors.com | two_tone_interiors

New England Design Works Manchester, Massachusetts ne-dw.com | newenglanddesignworks

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NKBA’s 2025 Kitchen & Bath Design Competition is scheduled to open in May. All entries are welcome, including non-member submissions. Cash prizes totaling $100,000 will be given out to award winners, with Best Overall Kitchen and Best Overall Bath each taking home $20,000. For more information and to enter, please go to nkba.org/design-competition.

Every year, I am more and more impressed by the winning projects that our panel of distinguished judges choose.

This year, I am extremely impressed by the creativity and innovation of our Design Award winners, and the fact that they represent a wide variety of regions in North America.”

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Tabarka Studio’s Palio 2 tiles provided the jumping off point for this whimsical North Carolina pool house by MA Allen Interiors and Carter Skinner Residential Design. Eschewing upper cabinets for pattern-forward wall treatments, the space gains task lighting from wicker Arteriors sconces.

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The open concept kitchen-living room is linked by complimentary wallpapers: Faye Bell’s Atoll (above) and Nobilis’ Ipanema (right). TileBar’s Terrazzo Italy Sacra Grigio carries through to the bathroom (below), where a mirror from Cooper Classics hangs above a double tap Kohler bucket sink.

SUNNY SIDE This Chapel Hill, North Carolina, retreat designed by MA Allen with senior designer Margaret Richards balances poolside practicality with spunky, tropical-nodding style. Below, Allen dishes on the details that bring the look to life. maalleninteriors.com Happy Hour: Beneath the pass-through counter to the pool is a beverage center with Marvel drawer refrigerators, a True Residential ice machine and glassware storage. On the opposite wall, we hung custom scalloped shelves to display the client’s collection of tiki barware. This feature wall has incited her to keep collecting!

Destination Design: We wanted this pool house to highlight what the homeowners love—which is a colorful, preppy Palm Beach look. This scheme wouldn’t necessarily work for a main house in North Carolina, but it was a lot of fun to create a Floridian escape in the backyard.

Now, they have a place that expresses their chosen design style.

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Tough Stuff: Flooring throughout is a very cool precast terrazzo tile that is easy to clean and slip-resistant for wet feet. All of the fabrics we used are indoor-outdoor and the counters are White Zen quartz from Cosmos Granite & Marble—a win for these clients who enjoy squeezing fresh juice for cocktails. Entertaining is much more relaxing in a bulletproof space.

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TimberTech’s polymer decking options, like this Oyster stain from the Porch Collection, can withstand the elements while remaining timeless. timbertech.com

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Fans of clé will rejoice at the news of their first-ever outdoor tile collection, OUTERclé.

Launching with an array of materials and styles, including Origami in Basil, a pleated cement tile, and the Paritzioni Breeze Block Tile in terra cotta (right) by Fornace Brioni and Cristina Celestino. Such varied options will add a dose of high-style to exterior spaces everywhere. cletile.com

A fixture pretty enough for the indoors, Serena & Lily’s Watermill Outdoor Chandelier features a rattan shade and white powder-coated frame. serenaandlily.com

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Dornbracht’s line of MEM faucet handles in collaboration with Nature Squared boasts natural materials like pearl shell (shown), agate and eggshell hand-laid into sleek metal finishes. dornbracht.com

DIVE INTO CHIC AND STALWART PRODUCT DISCOVERIES FOR THE POOL DECK AND BEYOND.

For a resort-ready feel, Tuuci’s newest silhouette, the Cupola, is designed to allow a continual breeze beneath its canopy and is available in custom colors and finishes. tuuci.com

Stretch out on the Gio Outdoor Laf Chaise from NYC-based design firm Carrier & Company, a standout from their inagural outdoor furniture collection with Century Furniture. centuryfurniture.com

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Cosentino has partnered with designer Claudia Afshar to debut Ukiyo, a new Dekton collection.

Featuring two distinct fluted tile designs in fi ve colors (shown here is GV2 in Umber), the linear texture brings depth and warmth to its wide use of indoor and outdoor applications. cosentino.com

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In the rolling hills of New York’s Hudson Valley, a Manhattan-based family found the acreage they needed to build a multigenerational holiday estate.

In order to comfortably host their grown children and grandchildren—along with their many-numbered friends seeking solace from the city—the clients tasked interior designer Hilary Matt and architect Carol Kurth with creating a bespoke pool house with plenty of room to play.

While the resulting modern barn-style dwelling boasts such fun spaces as a bunk room and rock-climbing wall, the joyful bathroom suite manages to

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steal the show. With direct access from both the pool and the interior, and separate chambers that can be closed off during times of high traffic, it offers a master class in how to cater to a crowd. Luxe chatted with Matt and Kurth to glean the spatial considerations, material makeup and design details that render it pool house perfection. hilarymatt.com; carolkurtharchitects.com At an Upstate New York pool house designed by Hilary Matt and architect Carol Kurth, Thermador horizontal wood siding nods to indigenous barns found on the property in a contemporary manner. The architectural cubist lighting fixtures are Simes.

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The vanity features a countertop with a seamless trough sink composed of Trueform concrete that was designed to be “big enough to bathe a baby,” notes architect Carol Kurth. Matte black Watermark fixtures lend a high-contrast pop. The wall and floor tiles are from TileBar and Studium, respectively.

Which design details were the most impactful? HM: We found the wallpaper—Swimmers from Walls Need Love—early in the process and knew it was the perfect starting point for the rest of the design.

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The bathtub walls are covered in a bright, aqua-colored glazed ceramic tile and the flooring is a modern, oversized take on traditional penny tile. The rope sconces from Cuff Studio were the final element to bring in texture and summertime style. CK: Having the vanity “float” in the space was an important aspect of the design, too; it’s almost a literal interpretation of floating in a pool. I always like a focal point when entering a doorway, so we designed a towel storage niche in the entry as a three-dimensional element to draw the eye that is also highly useful.

What’s the report? CK: This bath is as much fun for adults as it is for kids. You can’t help but feel uplifted when you’re in there. HM: The pop of color from the wallpaper is such a fun surprise for visitors. As for the grandchildren, they now refuse to bathe anywhere else on the property!

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Functionally speaking, what were the goals? CK: Programmatically, we wanted to achieve a plan for separation of access zones, thus this “wet feet-dry feet” layout of two separate rooms was conceived. From the pool deck, one can directly access the playful trough sink area, which is then sectioned off from the tub, shower and toilet area. The bathroom can also be accessed from the interior of the pool house for overnight guests and those already inside. HM: We went with some really practical fixture decisions, like a full bathtub instead of a shower.

All age ranges will use this space, so that was a necessity. Also, a double vanity that allows multiple users was the best choice.

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INDOOR + OUTDOOR LIVING A CURATED GUIDE TO GREAT DESIGN … NATURALLY

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Conceiving and creating indoor and outdoor spaces that share the same high level of style, function, harmony and inspiration is a true art form. Within the pages of Indoor + Outdoor Living, meet the remarkable makers and innovators who are achieving this with passion and purpose.

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Living Art While Hoerr Schaudt focuses on the outdoors, they do have a special appreciation for a specific architectural feature. “One of our favorite ways to ‘bring the outside in’ is to maximize window corridors,” Hoerr says. “If you have these big, view-centric windows, they can almost act as frames, with the gardens we create becoming living artwork.”

Material Musings Hoerr Schaudt shares two of the visual cues that help to create that indoor-outdoor flow.

• Natural, repurposed materials are great for adding the interest and texture of the outdoors to the inside. For example, reclaimed wood for a wall, shade or piece of furniture works well.

• Stone paving is another way to create a seamless transition from outdoors to in. Paired with a moving glass wall system, it creates a flexible, low-maintenance environment.

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At the heart of the world’s most exquisite open-air environments is an understanding of the same principles interior designers refine: seamless circulation, high-quality materials, functionality and delight. That is, according to the ethos of everyone at Hoerr Schaudt. The renowned landscape architecture firm, led by Doug Hoerr, Carroll Conway, Nick Fobes, John Evans and Simon Prunty, is beloved for its creation of alfresco spaces that become a true extension of the home. “We design beautiful, purposeful gardens that connect people, site and season,” Hoerr says. “Gardens elicit joy, soothe our souls and become places where we interact with each other and the world around us.” Drawing upon centuries of time-honored traditions, the Hoerr Schaudt team layers botanical silhouettes to shape space and create settings that artfully blend the natural with the built environment.

SUCCESSFUL OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE IS WHERE FUNCTIONALITY AND BEAUTY MEET UTILIZATION AND EMOTIONAL APPRECIATION.” Top The landscape of this Lincoln Park residence is intricately crafted into a sequence of garden spaces, seamlessly blending with the home’s essence.

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Looking Indoors Although their specialty lies in exterior greenery, the Scott Byron team has a few ideas they recommend for homeowners who want to bring the outdoors in. Gary Topalian, Design Team Co-Lead, shares: • High ceilings and large windows to frame garden views • Courtyards in the middle of a structure • Vertical, living green walls • Water elements that run through the home se of natural, rustic and organic •U materials indoors

THOUGHTFUL LANDSCAPING WITH LUSH PLANTINGS AND AROMATIC GARDENS CREATES A SENSORY EXPERIENCE.”

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When crafting one’s dream home, an element of personalization is a given. It is through the customization of convenient features and aesthetic leanings alike that a wholly bespoke environment is designed and built. However, this isn’t always such an understood factor when it comes to landscapes, where complementing the architecture and accommodating maintenance concerns takes center stage. That is, until Scott Byron & Co. are involved. “Our landscapes are not mere features of the home’s façade,” says Jim Kemp, Wisconsin Branch Manager.

“They are part of the homeowner’s identity and a source of pride.” With an unwavering dedication to involving clients in the process and a passion for functional, complementary outdoor environments they deem “art in harmony with nature,” the Scott Byron & Co. team tells the story of each client through their outdoor oases.

“We are dedicated to advancing sustainable initiatives in our operations, and we are doing so by taking a strategic and comprehensive approach,” says Landscape Designer Mallory Rasky. “We have developed a robust internal action plan, which has been shaped in collaboration with the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA). It is a practical roadmap that guides our efforts toward sustainability, with specific goals and strategies for every division of our business.”

Top A grand ledgerock stone staircase leading to the upper stone seating and lawn terraces is bordered with granite boulder outcroppings, ornamental flowering shrubs, perennials and groundcover.

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BRIGHT IDEAS Lively decor and a contemporary addition give this historic Lakeview dwelling a fresh start.

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Architecture: Chip von Weise, von Weise Associates Interior Design: Travis Clifton, T Clifton Design, Ltd. Home Builder: Alex Fraser, Fraser Construction Landscape Architecture: Claire Kettelkamp and Ryan Kettelkamp, Kettelkamp & Kettelkamp Landscape Architecture, LLC

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he brighter the better” is the maxim by which the owners of this Lakeview residence live. “We are high energy,” the wife says of her family of five.

“We love lots of light and color.

We want our home to be a positive, happy place and feel that through the architecture and design.”

But this 1901 Prairie-style dwelling hardly fit that bill when they purchased it. In fact, “we looked at designs to tear it down and start from scratch,” the husband recalls. “But we ultimately decided that we didn’t want to land a spaceship in the middle of this old neighborhood, so we said, ‘Let’s remodel it.’ ” For architect Chip von Weise, the historical house and its unusually large site presented an opportunity to create an expanded dwelling that artfully marries past and present. “We like the dialog between old and new; it adds variety and character to a home,” he says of his firm’s philosophy. “We want people to be a bit surprised as they move from room to room.”

When von Weise considered the residence’s street-facing volume, which holds formal living and dining rooms on the original first floor and bedrooms in the second-floor addition, he “wanted the architecture to be reflective of an older home; to have those quirks and characteristics that say, ‘This has been here a really long time,’ ” he explains. But even from the foyer—where guests are greeted by a traditional staircase, plaster walls and elegant millwork—there is a peek into the new rear addition, offering hints of the contemporary design to come: cool gray porcelain tile floors, a two-story wall of built-in cabinets painted a joyful green, and a glass-walled back staircase.

Although the owners wanted the charm of a rambling old home, they also craved the contemporary convenience of moving effortlessly between indoor and outdoor living spaces. The trouble was that the abode’s first floor sits several feet above grade, resulting in an awkward step down between the kitchen and adjacent terrace.

To create a seamless transition, von Weise and a construction team led by general contractor Alex Fraser devised a platform topped with the same flooring used indoors. Now, the architect

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says, “You can open a glass wall between the dining room and the screened porch, between the screened porch and the kitchen, and between the kitchen and newly raised terrace, and you’re walking on the same plane all the way through.”

To emphasize this relationship between the interior and exterior, landscape architects Claire and Ryan Kettelkamp planted green roofs atop the garage, screened porch and back stairwell— “which are all visible from inside the house,” Claire notes—and installed quaking aspen trees outside said staircase’s floor-to-ceiling windows.

Following von Weise’s narrative of history meeting modernity, interior designer Travis Clifton filled the front of the house with furnishings befitting its past: a grand piano, elegant velvet sofa and classic dining table.

The screened porch, which functions as a bridge between old and new square footage, is outfitted with transitional wicker furniture that prepares the eye for the clean-lined pieces in the kitchen and family room beyond.

But rules are meant to be broken, so when the formal living room seemed to call for an unexpected chandelier, Clifton answered with a shimmering cluster of tropical brass leaves. In the dining room, a bold floral wallpaper gives tradition another twist. “We intentionally created different color families in each area,” the designer says of her eye-catching palettes. “The kitchen’s green dining chairs became the backdrop for the family room; the primary bedroom has quieter shades of black, white and cream with a hint of minty green; and in the garage studio we went much deeper, painting the walls and ceiling a dark loden green.”

When decorating the latter, which serves as an office by day and moody lounge by night, Clifton led with texture, upholstering antique seats in ribbed velvet and shaggy wool, updating an antique wooden bar with a coat of lacquer, and framing the floor-to-ceiling windows with heavy linen draperies. Above a brass-trimmed coffee table, she hung a midcentury-style chandelier.

“I think what comes through is that these clients are very open,” the designer says of the lively mix.

“They’re a spirited couple, and now their home reflects the joyfulness they feel in life.”

An off-white stain lightened the home’s brick façade while softening the prominence of the original Prairie-style architectural detailing. A towering evergreen hedge provides year-round privacy at street level.

Designer Travis Clifton customized the Casamidy chandelier to suit the living room’s scale. A custom walnut coffee table fabricated by Oyster Creek Collection and swivel chairs in a Dedar jacquard complement the citron-colored sofa.

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Right: An inset wood ceiling and floating shelves warm up the kitchen’s honed Calacatta marble countertops and backsplash from Stone Source. Gray porcelain tile floors, sourced from Artistic Tile, flow out to the screened porch.

Opposite: Emerald-green upholstery on Gubi dining chairs adds a pop of color to the kitchen.

A Julian Chichester oak-and-brass dining table and custom banquette upholstered in Kvadrat/Raf Simons fabric dial up the drama.

Left: Expansive windows flood the Lake Shore Stair Companyconstructed back stairwell with natural light—and views of quaking aspen trees. The wood treads and sleek steel stringers create a contemporary vibe.

Opposite: Featuring cabinetry painted Sherwin-Williams’ Grandview, the soaring mudroom provides coat storage for each family member, with drawers below and shelving above. The bench is by Made by Choice.

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“WE LIKE THE D I A LO G B E T W E E N OLD AND NEW; I T A D D S VA R I E T Y A N D C H A R AC T E R T O A H O M E .”

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On the terrace, furnishings with modern yet classic lines—including a custom coffee table fabricated by Chicago Concrete Studio and a Brown Jordan sofa and lounge chairs—respond to the architecture of the home’s new additions. The vintage stools are from Casa Branca.

Above: Gregorius Pineo linen-covered walls provide a soft backdrop for the primary bedroom’s inviting furnishings, including a Baker bed and Zak+Fox-upholstered lounge chairs. The window treatments were fabricated by Zirlin Interiors using a Coraggio textile.

Opposite: A hallway flanked by glass-and-steel doors leads to the primary bathroom’s Victoria + Albert soaking tub. The brass Waterworks tub filler complements the Visual Comfort & Co. ceiling fixture.

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Family Time A tranquil lakeside retreat in southwest Michigan becomes a font of memories.

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Architecture and Interior Design: Lucas Goldbach and Mike Shively, En Masse Architecture and Design Home Builder: Juan Ramirez, Rase Construction, LLC Landscape Architecture: Lani Woodruff, RootBound

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ertain moments in life feel like poetic turns of fate. Chicago couple Ashley and Evan Wayne felt this serendipity when they first approached a charming lakeside home in Michigan, warmly greeted by the owner lounging in a rocking chair he built himself. For sale, the humble split-level ranch had been a beloved retreat for the owner and his family. Its walls had witnessed many sunbaked summers and snowy holidays—the same bucolic memories the Waynes dreamed of creating for their own loved ones, especially their two little boys.

“We felt a little like he was passing it down to us,” says Ashley of being the chosen buyers among competing bids. Adds Evan, “He felt a connection to us. He wanted our kids to grow up here, too.”

Key in hand, the couple recruited architects Lucas Goldbach and Mike Shively to add their own chapter to the home’s legacy.

The design partners envisioned the property, now fondly dubbed “Camp Wayne,” as a “slightly more contemporary take on a classic, cozy Michigan cottage,” Goldbach says. “The project really summed up a lot of things that we feel passionately about: creating a connection to place and bringing everyone together,” Shively adds.

Partnering with builder Juan Ramirez, their gut rehab and addition concentrated on streamlining the home’s relationship with the meadow and inland lake, taking inspiration from the all-American screened porch. To this end, they extended the main living area to provide that connection to nature.

“We surrounded three sides of the perimeter with sliding glass doors. When you open them all up, the primary space becomes a porch,” Shively explains.

Landscape designer Lani Woodruff then preserved the innate wildness of the surroundings with naturalistic flower beds of yarrow, coral bells and catmint as well as open stretches of lawn that melt into the meadow.

In other rooms, these verdant views are perfectly framed by quaint double-hung sash windows.

“We wanted that analog, old-school quality to make sure the home felt rooted in traditional details,” Shively says. A new roof also allowed for vaulted ceilings in the main gathering area and bedrooms. “It brings in a lot of light and adds a sense of volume inside,” Goldbach notes.

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Peeled open toward the landscape, the structure began to take on the natural qualities of the site.

Green lap siding that blends into the tree line and locally sourced limestone clad the exterior, the latter visually seeping through the sliding glass walls to embellish the great room fireplace. Sleek black metal trim and window frames punctuate these materials, providing a bit of sharpness.

An earthy palette of fresh creams, mushroom taupes and forest greens permeates the interior finishes. Pale white oak floors run throughout, wire brushed to feel tactile underfoot. Custom millwork shifts from stone-gray V-groove wainscoting in the entry to deep green cabinetry in the pantry.

Touches of frivolity personalize smaller spaces, like the powder room’s wildflower wallpaper that recalls the meadows outside and the toile wallcovering in the children’s bathroom, which, upon closer look, reveals an alien abduction scene.

The architects devised a layout that carefully accommodates spaces that encourage both social interaction and solitude. Furniture leans solid and comfortable, with postures that are “about cozying up together,” says Goldbach, pointing to pieces like the plush sectionals in both the basement lounge and great room, the expansive white oak dining table made with crowded Thanksgivings in mind, and the bespoke breakfast banquette with jaunty channel-tufted cushions.

The reformatted bedrooms each received a dedicated en suite. “Ashley and Evan wanted everyone to have their own sense of place when they come to visit,” Shively explains. Children fully command the bunk room, designed to accommodate as many visiting young cousins and friends as possible with beds tucked into the dormers and a bunk bed that reaches the rafters.

Featuring classic Pendleton blankets, gingham linens and a complete set of the original Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys tomes, the little ones are cocooned in pure nostalgia. Meanwhile, the couple find refuge inside their own room, anchored by a custom upholstered bed positioned to enjoy serene mornings overlooking the lake.

Imbued with these lush comforts, the home now bears witness to more memories as the family discovers new delights with every changing season—from tubing across the lake on the Fourth of July to cuddling by the fire during dark winter nights. “It’s our happy place,” Evan shares. “It’s a really wonderful escape.”

Infused with classic Michigan cottage details, Ashley and Evan Wayne’s vacation home exudes charm. The entry is clad in V-groove wainscoting painted Sherwin-Williams’ Skyline Steel.

Fiber artwork by Lauren Williams hangs above a BD Studio bench.

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Overlooking the lake, the great room offers cozy fireside seating, including a Crate & Barrel sectional and McGee & Co. armchair. Just beyond is a custom Eurocraft Inc. dining table.

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Above: Pantry cabinets coated in Sherwin-Williams’ Ripe Olive strike a bold contrast against Bella Bianca quartzite countertops from Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies. A vintage stool from Eagle Street Market adds a rustic touch.

Opposite: A banquette by Ace Covering Inc carves out a cozy breakfast nook, featuring back cushions in a Gastón y Daniela stripe and seats in Carnegie’s Siltech Press fabric. A McGee & Co. table and Article chairs complete the space.

Left: The powder room is blanketed in a floral wallpaper by Hygge & West. A marble-topped teak Rejuvenation vanity and an antiqued brass Phylrich faucet from Studio41 add warmth.

Opposite: Benjamin Moore’s Vintage Vogue brings a taste of nature to the primary bedroom, anchored by a Eurocraft Inc.fabricated bed. Currey & Company sconces are paired with a BD Studio nightstand.

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Above: Playful quirks enliven the children’s bath, from the Alien Abduction Toile de Jouy wallpaper from Spoonflower to the hexagonal floor tile from Mona Lisa Stone & Tile. A Kohler trough sink and faucets, all from Studio41, create a camp-like aesthetic.

Opposite: Benjamin Moore’s Rockport Gray fosters a cozy ambience in the bunk room.

Pendleton blankets and pillows covered in a rodeo-themed print from Spoonflower adorn the beds. The side table is from Birch Lane.

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COLOR THEORY

Artist Anna Kunz uses the power of pigment to spark emotion.

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or Chicago-based painter Anna Kunz, color never sits still.

“In a composition, it moves and vibrates,” she says. “It’s alive and engaging—the opposite of static.”

The artist, whose aesthetic forebears include such people as Robert Irwin and Josef Albers, learned about color’s emotive powers early in life. Her father worked at the Art Institute of Chicago, where a young Kunz often waited for him while parked in front of Mark Rothko’s shimmering Untitled (Purple, White, and Red). “I observed how some people laughed, some got angry and others wept,” she recalls. “At 7 years old, I didn’t know color would be my lifelong pursuit—but I saw its potential to evoke a response.”

Today, Kunz—who divides her studio time between the Austin neighborhood and rural Michigan—is known for making viewers

rethink the hues they take for granted with works on paper, canvas and textiles.

“I employ fairly simple geometric forms because I’m interested in pigments being perceived first,” she says, noting that color can affect everything from our heartbeats to our circulatory systems. She also explores how the perception of a particular hue depends on its surroundings. “Albers put it perfectly,” says Kunz, paraphrasing the 20th-century German American artist: “No one color is true—it is only determined by its relation to another color.”

In Kunz’s Austin studio, smaller works on paper are arrayed on countertops while larger canvases are spread on the floor. She moves between them via wooden planks in a kind of dance, painting to the sounds of experimental music. “My process is generative—I consider everything as part of a continuum,” says Kunz, who applies oils with a brush and acrylics with objects plucked from the domestic

realm—spatulas, hairbrushes, bits of fabric, curlers—as well as found items, like leaves. “And I use a lot of water, because I like to dissolve hard-edged boundaries,” she adds. Kunz builds a rich depth of color by layering multiple thin films of pigment. She works with only a couple of different hues in a given day, assigning each one its own specific task: “For example, I might want my red to feel submissive in one piece and more dominant in another,” the artist explains.

“I use colors like characters to satisfy different formal problems.”

Kunz, who has an upcoming solo show at New York’s Alexander Berggruen gallery in May and a group show at Detroit’s Library Street Collective in July, knows a painting is finished when it starts to take on a life of its own and feels unexpected— “like a surprise,” she describes. “When I sense light emitting from the color, I feel I’ve created a kind of optimism, and that’s when it’s time to leave it alone.”

“All of my work is interrelated,” artist Anna Kunz says of the bright paintings that fill her studio. Pieces range from the tiny Palm Painting (below) to oversize works in progress (left and bottom) to her “Adjacencies” series (opposite).

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Good Bones Warm wood and original features lay the groundwork for a North Shore Victorian revamp.

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ld homes—with their thoughtful architectural details and charming quirks—have a way of capturing hearts, including those of one couple who fell in love with a historically designated 1906 Wilmette Victorian. While they weren’t originally looking for a century-old abode, “the bones of this place, the history and the woodwork had me excited,” the wife says.

“We loved that it had character, but we could put a modern twist on it.”

Enter designer Caroline Turner, whom the homeowners entrusted to help them turn the dwelling into a comfortable, contemporary space that would better serve their young family while maintaining the historical appeal that attracted them in the first place. “They purchased the home with the intent of being good stewards,” Turner muses.

But before work could begin, the couple set one main stipulation for the renovation: “They said we could not paint any of the existing wood,” Turner says. “Honestly, I was a little terrified.”

But the designer rolled with the request and found that the warm brown trim enhanced the doors, windows and case openings throughout the three-story house. And though it went unaltered, Turner was still able to accent the original woodwork with contemporary touches.

See the foyer fireplace’s hand-carved mantel, which is now paired with a marble surround.

Such modern juxtapositions “freshen up the space,” Turner notes.

Another important feature to be preserved was the scenic mural running along the upper third of the dining room walls. Turner took utmost care to protect it, checking regularly to ensure it wasn’t damaged and using it as a touchstone when choosing the room’s color— stony blue with hints of silver. “My job was to make it sing,” she says of the painting.

The shade worked with Turner’s palette of warm blues and greens found throughout the first floor—a scheme that initially gave the wife pause.

The couple’s previous homes were “very white and

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modern,” the wife says. “Caroline had a different vision. The more time I spent working with her, the more I trusted her.” Accordingly, a soothing blue now coats the custom built-ins in the wife’s office, while a deep green envelops the music room, where the couple enjoys relaxing once the children have gone to bed. The latter is one of Turner’s favorite spaces. “It’s the perfect spot for them to retire to when having friends over,” she says.

In outfitting the rooms, Turner took care to incorporate pieces from the couple’s collection of iconic midcentury furnishings, including a set of Pierre Jeanneret chairs in the living room as well as a pair of Milo Baughman chairs in the wife’s office. She then filled the gaps with a mix of new and other vintage items. For art, she turned to the multitude of works painted by the husband for a personal touch.

While structural changes weren’t necessary in most of the living spaces, the bathrooms and kitchen required full gut renovations, for which Turner worked with general contractor Omar Muñante. Color became a driving force in the refresh of the bathrooms, particularly the primary bath, where Turner lined the shower walls with rose-hued zellige tiles and used a Calacatta Viola marble with swirls of aubergine and plum— discovered on a client-designer jaunt to a stone yard—for the counters. In the first-floor powder room, a green-and-pink floral wallpaper makes for a whimsical jewel-box space.

The biggest transformation, however, occurred in the kitchen. Cherrywood cabinets and an awkward peninsula were replaced with white oak cabinetry and a 15-foot-long island topped with quartzite. “Wherever children will be touching, we opt for quartzite, which is stain- and chip-resistant,” Turner explains. The perimeter counters, on the other hand, are a classic Calacatta marble. In line with the historic nature of the home, the porous material will etch and patina over time. “It’s a living finish,” the designer says.

Though rehabbing a centenarian abode was quite the undertaking, the couple has no regrets.

“We were not setting out to find a big Victorian home,” the wife says. “We ended up here, and we absolutely love it. It’s so warm, comfortable and incredibly beautiful.”

In the foyer, designer Caroline Turner wanted the historical features, such as the mantel with hand-carved details, to shine. She then added modern touches, including the Calacatta Turquoise fireplace surround, Crate & Barrel pedestal table and Hudson Valley Lighting fixture. The painting is by the homeowner.

Left: The dining room’s original mural served as the jumping-off point for Turner’s design, starting with a coat of Benjamin Moore’s Iced Marble on the walls. Hair-onhide Four Hands chairs and an oak RH table complete the space.

Opposite: A travertine coffee table from Lulu and Georgia and a side table from Jayson Home complement the living room’s Pierre Jeanneret chairs. Above the mohair Maiden Home sofa is a photograph by Elisa Sighicelli.

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Above: The breakfast nook’s vintage table nestles up to windows trimmed in woodwork original to the 1906 Victorian abode. A custom banquette by Westwood Millwork topped with cushions in faux leather from Fishman’s Fabrics is accented with pillows in a Dedar textile sourced through Holly Hunt.

Opposite: Fumo quartzite and Calacatta Michelangelo marble, both from Calia Stone Boutique, top the New Era Woodworks-crafted island and perimeter cabinetry, respectively. Bell jar pendants by Pooky and an unlacquered brass Rohl faucet nod to the home’s historic roots.

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Above: Midcentury vibes infuse the wife’s office, where a brass side table from Jayson Home and a Berber Creations rug play to the rust-hued velvet of the Milo Baughman chairs. The Mimi Lauter painting’s blue and orange tones continue the color scheme.

Opposite: Benjamin Moore’s Van Courtland Blue coats the office’s built-in millwork. A bleached oak CB2 desk is topped with a lamp from Crate & Barrel and further illuminated by an Arteriors ceiling fixture.

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Right: “Powder rooms are our favorite place to be whimsical,” Turner says of the space’s floral Scalamandré wallcovering. Above the Barclay pedestal sink and unlacquered brass Waterworks faucet is a vintage mirror.

Opposite: In the children’s room, twin spindle beds wear Casa De Linos linens. Artwork by the owner is set against walls in Benjamin Moore’s Louisburg Green. The ceiling fixture is Rejuvenation, and the lamp is from Anthropologie.

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Right: Rose-colored zellige tiles from clé and mosaic flooring

by American Restoration Tile punctuate the primary bath. The vanity is topped with Calacatta Viola marble from Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies.

Opposite: Honoring the attic-turned-playroom’s original brick wall and arched window, general contractor Omar Muñante crafted a built-in nook perfect for reading. Benjamin Moore’s White Dove keeps the space light.

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