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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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house. We also incorporate architectural metal throughout our builds. It’s longlasting and provides opportunities for custom solutions.
How is this project unique?
Materiality plays a vital role in the design and construction of any residential project. Builder Wes Wigginton of Foursquare Builders and architect Breck Craparo of Breckstudio Architecture know this best, having recently completed a house on Lake Austin in collaboration with High Camp Home. Here, the duo divulges how materials factor into their work and this new home in particular. foursquarebuilders.com; breckstudio.com
What are your tried-and-true materials?
Wes Wigginton: We tend to use natural stone for exterior and interior veneers as it lends durability and adds warmth to a
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Designer Nina Magon of Nina Magon Studio in Houston has joined forces with Cosentino to launch a new carbon neutral collection, Dekton Onirika. Named to evoke the idea of reality and dreams blurring, the collection’s eight marble-inspired patterns and finishes include Awake, Lucid, Somnia, Neural, Trance, Vigil, Daze and Morpheus. “This collection offers homeowners and designers a long-term surfacing solution with patterns that capture the depth, drama and movement of marble—without having to worry about maintaining natural stone,” says Patty Dominguez, vice president of architect and design sales for Cosentino North America. Awake is a reinterpretation of the precious Paonazzo stone, for example, while Vigil recreates the classic Calacatta look. And, thanks to the unmatched durability and versatility made possible only by Dekton, potential applications range from outdoor wall and floor cladding to indoor countertops and bespoke furniture—and far beyond. ninamagon.com; cosentino.com/dekton
Breck Craparo: It’s the first residence in Texas to use cross-laminated timber panels, a growing construction method with many benefits—and this shows how luxurious the material can be far beyond its green aspects.
What elements are highlighted here?
WW: Clear vertical grain Western red cedar, Alto plaster and quartered white oak flooring. Almost everything in the entry was handcrafted by our trim carpenters.
How can materials impact architecture?
BC: Using natural elements roots the architecture within the landscape. The stone walls have a sense of permanence and seem to grow from the ground, while the timber structure delicately shades the living spaces.
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The passion Sarah West of Sarah West & Associates has for a project is evident in her use of architectural details—ranging from door pulls designed using vintage glass chandelier parts to bathroom floors comprising 18th-century terracotta tile harvested from a horse stable in France. “The one motivational factor that keeps me going is finding those unique treasures and incorporating them in an original way,” says the Houston designer. Read on as West muses on how to leave a creative mark. sarahwestandassociates.com
Are architectural elements conducive to all styles? Absolutely. They can be defined as so many di erent things. Architectural details don’t necessarily need to be an 18th-century fireplace installed in a project. I’ve stumbled across a 1960s Turner bubble mirror and integrated it on a powder room ceiling.
Any sourcing tips? Never limit yourself to a specific shop or fair. I love a good treasure hunt and find architectural pieces everywhere from European antique shops to the bottom of a pile at a vintage flea market.
What is your main goal for these pieces? My hope is to make each project di erent so when you walk into a space, it’s yours and yours alone. I create a lot of my own furniture and rarely repeat the same design. My process requires a lot of thought, but it also makes my projects feel unique and my clients feel special.
Describe your design process. I start by asking my clients how they want to use the spaceand what’s most important to them. After that, the hunt begins. I often find myself falling in love with an architectural element, and from there, I will design everything around it.
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Calling all Palm Beach-style enthusiasts: Designer Carla E. Fonts of Dunbar Road Design has opened a not-to-miss shop in Dallas. Fonts gained recognition for creating colorful, happy and timeless interiors, which draw heavily on the vibrant South Florida destination (where her family lived in a glamorous 1920s-era home on Dunbar Road) as well as her Cuban heritage and the Caribbean. With the shop, she explains, “I want people to leave feeling as if they know me a little better and also leave with some extra joy.” The locale, boasting 2,850 square feet, houses both Fonts’ design studio and retail space. Become transported into her enchanting world with everything from de Gournay artwork and custom seating to smaller items like bespoke jewelry and candles. “I hope that every home will eventually have a little bit of Dunbar Road,” the designer adds. dunbar-road.com
FIRST LOOK
THE CHASE GAMBLIN COLLECTION FOR MOXIE
Dennis Brackeen of Dennis Brackeen Design Group has a discerning eye for unique finds. And through his beloved Houston shop, Moxie, which he co-owns with Linda Chan, he revels in sharing his curated discoveries with the world. Moxie’s recent partnership with ceramicist Chase Gamblin is a case in point. After spotting one of the artist’s pieces at a local shop, Brackeen simply had to learn more. “I am all about the mix, and I love great design regardless of the style or genre,” Brackeen explains. “Chase’s work is easily placed within any setting and blends e ortlessly into a space, whether it’s traditional, transitional or modern.” The result is an exclusive collection comprising hand-thrown and hand-painted porcelain vases in large and small sizes, each infused with a “fantastic combination of refi texture,” moxie-interiors.com
“fantastic combination of both raw and refined Brackeen notes.
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RETAIL THERAPY PHOTO: COURTESY DUNBAR ROAD DESIGN. FIRST LOOK PHOTO: COURTESY MOXIE.
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WHO: Camille Styles is the founder and editor in chief of the preeminent lifestyle site, Camille Styles. She established her footing in the world of event planning and catering before launching her blog in 2009. It has since evolved into an influential media company with a creative team working across the country. Styles and her husband, Adam, reside in Austin with their two children, and are renovating a 1950s beach house in Malibu, California.
WHAT: Styles’ output of content on food, design, gatherings, wellness and beauty garners 50 million impressions monthly. Her latest venture, Casa Zuma, brings that expertise and passion for entertaining to the home goods arena with linen napkins, wood boards and handmade mugs and dishes.
WHY: A passion for inspiring others to live the life they dream about is what keeps Styles going. She believes a beautiful home, delicious food and celebrating with loved ones aren’t unattainable goals. Actualizing those visions through food, design and gathering friends around a table is her true happy place.
IN HER WORDS: “I’m grateful every day that I get to pursue my creative passions through this work and follow all the ideas that pique my curiosity and light me up. As an entrepreneur, I feel there’s something incredibly gratifying about dreaming up something new, building out that vision, and then working incredibly hard to bring it to life ”
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Thinking outside the box is Ryan Renner of Birch + Bloom’s forte. An artist her whole life and a photographer to boot, Renner is now reimagining wood mosaics from her Dallas-area workshop—and she’s not afraid to dive in and get her hands dirty. “Each one of my patterns and designs is unique,” she says, “and I often incorporate other mediums to create fun and interesting pieces of art.” Working with a miter saw and brad nailer, Renner breathes new life into reclaimed local wood—fence posts, barn remnants, driftwood, old trim and crown molding—while adding paints and stains for interest. She also integrates natural materials like preserved moss, river rock, fiber art, leather and copper. When combined, these elements form mesmerizing geometric wooden wall art pieces with complex mosaic designs. The best part: Renner collaborates with clients on custom sizes, designs and color palettes. “My creativity starts with a simple thought and flows through my soul,” she says. “My hands do the work. Paint and stain are always on them. It’s a badge of honor for me. It shows what I do, who I am, and my hard work—things I never take for granted.” thebirchandbloom.com
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Pillars of Strength
POIGNANT AND POETIC, A NEW FURNITURE LINE HONORS AN IRANIAN DESIGNER’S FAMILIAL ROOTS.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. T he 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.
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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.
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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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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
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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
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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.
portrait and install photo: nicole franzen; other photos: milo brown.
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
Three up-and-coming designers making a splash from coast to coast.
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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 windows 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 green ish-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
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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 fee ls 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
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Finer Points
A SALUTE TO THE ARTISANS TURNING DESIGN DREAMS INTO REALITY.
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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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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
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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 has 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
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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 cur ving 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
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JOHN MARSHALL III, MARSHALL
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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
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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 lan dscape 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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
LU X E S O U R C E C O M
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
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Ateam approach to architecture and design is the key to creating environments that are thoughtfully conceived, highly functional and elevate lives in deeply-personal ways. As the principals at Bernbaum/Magadini Architects, Bruce Bernbaum and Patricia Magadini have imbued their award-winning firm with their unique skills and talents, and their collaborative spirit. “Being partners for 24 years has allowed us to figure out both our individual and collective strengths,” Magadini says. “It has also motivated us to hire strong architects who believe in our mission.” Noted for their “soft contemporary” designs, Magadini and Bernbaum value natural materials, clean lines and warm, welcoming elements that reflect their clients’ tastes and lifestyles. They are also known for facing site and environmental challenges head-on. “Bruce and I both went to school at the University of Arizona, where we learned about design in a harsh climate,” Magadini adds. “That experience remains important to our design process today
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as we consider things like a home’s orientation, window placement and indoor-outdoor flow.” And then there is their commitment to relationship building. “We work closely with our clients to ensure that the planning and evolution of their home meets their needs and exceeds visions.”
ASK THE EXPERT
Share the project that put you on the map. That would be our very first one and the largest house we’ve ever designed. It was a home on Kelsey Lane where one of the homeowners wanted a very modern design and the other wanted Hill Country. The result is elegant, eclectic and has broad appeal.
What communities do you work in?
Although we work mostly within the LBJ Loop, we enjoy branching out and are currently working on a project in Fort Worth, recently completed another in Florida and have designed homes in New Mexico and Utah too.
Describe a dream project or location. I would be excited for a few more projects in the mountains or at the beach. If you live on a beautiful island, I’ll be there.
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“We listen carefully and collaborate enthusiastically to create the best contemporary homes and the most memorable spaces.”
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Top Clean lines and organic elements give this sophisticated home its unique curb appeal.
Left With their innovative network of large glass doors, these sophisticated indoor-outdoor living spaces open effortlessly onto one another and are the center of family activity all year round. Right A sculptural staircase embodies the multilevel drama of this luminous contemporary home where innovative design blends seamlessly with the natural environment.
Opposite This elegant, contemporary home features large windows, a multitude of alfresco dining, entertaining spaces that embrace the beauty and majesty of the grounds and surrounding vistas.
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What makes a home the perfect spot for its inhabitants to truly enjoy their surroundings, day after day? When the homeowners are a part of its creation, and open about how they want to live in a space. And when the collaboration is straightforward and satisfying, clients will come back to the creative team for future projects. Bodron/ Fruit was established in 1998, and cofounders Mil Bodron and Svend Fruit affirm that truth: “Our greatest success is return clients. We have several repeat clients, some of whom we’ve worked with for over 25 years. We attribute this to making the design process enjoyable.”
With Bodron as principal and designer, and Fruit as principal and architect, they are able to cover all elements of interior designer, “Our work is context focused,” Fruit says. “It started with our early renovation work, where we had to analyze the original structure and contend with previous additions and work. Over time, our sense of context expanded to include the site, surroundings and client. Context informs site planning, environmental
considerations, materials and scale.” And truly understanding a space has certainly paid off, as Gold List nominee Bodron/Fruit is now known for executing sensitive renovations of significant modern homes, including the Beck House by Philip Johnson.
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In what ways do you include the client in your process? And how do you bring their vision to life?
Design is a dialogue. We start with an initial program, then bring multiple plan ideas to discuss with the client. They react to the work and learn about the options and decisions. Together, we get a better understanding of how they want to live. Then, the design process starts.
What tip can you share that helps clients work with trade professionals to ensure a painless design process? Design your home for daily life, not for an event that you have once a year.
What’s next for your firm? Most of our work is in Dallas, but we’ve recently designed homes in Boston and Nantucket.
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“Our work is composed of a balance of architecture, interiors, art and the site context—coming together to make spaces both breathtaking and livable.”
ARCHITECTS + INTERIOR DESIGNERS MIL BODRON, FOUNDING PRINCIPAL AND INTERIOR DESIGNER; SVEND FRUIT, FOUNDING PRINCIPAL AND ARCHITECT bodronfruit.com 214.826.5200 BodronFruit S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N
Top Located on an unusually shaped, curved corner lot in the coveted neighborhood of Preston Hollow, the home is organized around a private courtyard. Limestone walls frame views to the landscape. Left A work by James Surls grounds the living room space while echoing the nature outside. The furnishings were all selected with a rich mix of textures and subtle hints of color.
Right The exterior of the home reflects the natural tone of the landscape with fossil-filled Texas limestone, Douglas fir siding and a copper roof. Opposite left A work by Stanley Whitney gets prime positioning in the living room of a Palm Springs home. Opposite right Dining chairs with woven rush backs surround a vintage Finn Juhl table. The undulating shape of the rug mimics the waves of Nantucket Sound, just a few steps away.
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Photography Top & Opposite right by Scott Frances/OTTO; Left by Chuck Smith; Right by Stephen Karlisch; Opposite left by Manolo Langis
Truly understanding the ultimate goal of a project is key to reaching success. When the team at Carlisle Wide Plank Floors starts on a new endeavor with a client, they make sure to ask questions and gain a full understanding of the client’s goals. Specialist Jed Graham says, “By asking the right questions at the outset, you gain an understanding of what a client wants and that enables you to begin the design journey.” His colleague and fellow specialist Joy Pedroza continues: “Discovery is a key part of this process. Without knowing your client, you will never be able to help create a space that is conducive to their lifestyle. I ask
about a client’s family—the furry ones, as well—and how they live in their home. Knowing their preferences and what they are looking for in a space gives me the necessary information to make the best possible recommendations.” The Carlisle team works in every style, from traditional to modern. Pedroza says, “Wide plank wood flooring is not specific to any particular look, which allows us the ability to bring warmth and natural elements into spaces of all types.” Trend-wise, Graham says that Dallas “continues to be about luxury with the design blending more into modern.” He adds, “No matter what design style a home is, wood flooring helps bring a warm and organic feel to it.”
Left The weathered gray tones with a natural mix of light and dark hues makes Optimistic Stone from the Urban Collection one of Carlisle’s most popular floors. Right Herringbone White Oak flooring continues to be a growing trend in floor design, as it makes a space feel luxurious and brings visual interest. Opposite top Weathered Windmill from the Casual Collection features eye-catching grain lines and smooth, creamy hues that blend with warm undertones in this home designed by Stonefox. Opposite bottom The deep, rich tones of Velvet—from the Essentials Collection—has a saturated finish that transitions from coffee brown to nearly black in low light.
Photography Left, Right & Opposite bottom Courtesy of Carlisle; Opposite top by Jane Beiles
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Please name a few influences that inform your work.
Pedroza: My personal style leans towards a cleaner and more contemporary palette, but I appreciate many different designs. I enjoy helping clients create the individual space they envision, making their dream space a reality.
Graham: I find inspiration in Danish modern woodworkers like Hans Wegner.
What has been your greatest success to this point, and why?
Graham: Realizing the Dallas showroom had been underutilized, we reconfigured the space as a daily resource for designers, builders, architects and homeowners.
Pedroza: It’s been a huge success. Although we work with clients online and over the phone, a visit to our showroom provides a unique experience and is a great way for people to find the bestfloors for each of their projects.
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Quality. Craftsmanship. Selection. These are the key attributes that are required to make a company stand out amongst their peers, and Matt Camron Rugs & Tapestries is one such company. For over 40 years they have pushed the boundaries of traditional rug-making in order to deliver exceptional pieces that display the rare combination of luxury, sustainability and style. The result? As Texas Outside Sales Manager Sean Davies says, “Matt Camron has become one of the nation’s leading rug sources for interior designers and discerning homeowners.” One secret to their success is the long-standing relationships they have developed with
dedicated weaving workshops around the world. “We continually work alongside artisans—not only to preserve the tradition of handmade carpets, but also to explore the innovative texture and design combinations that continually provide our collections with freshness and modernity,” says Davies. A natural extension of that collaboration has led the firm to build one of the most robust custom rug operations in the business. As Davies proudly shares: “Our team is uniquely equipped to create custom rugs that reflect any client’s vision. Whether they are adapting an existing design or creating a completely new motif, we can execute even seemingly impossible designs.”
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What makes your company unique?
Our special partnerships with artisans enable us to make one-of-a-kind luxurious pieces. The focus on the creative and bespoke sets us apart and has led to commissions from around the world. Our firm has fabricated area rugs as large as 24 by 36 feet and we have the capability to design and create multiple matching or coordinating rugs. No commission is too large. Whatever a client can dream up, we can create!
What’s next for the firm?
We are always innovating. We will be expanding both residential and commercial offerings, as well as making sure that our inventory is available and shoppable online. We strive to be an extension of each designer’s team and work tirelessly to make sure the perfect rug is sourced for each client’s project.
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“Our team’s knowledge and weaving expertise—along with competitive lead times and unparalleled access to materials, colors and styles—sets us apart.”
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Top This living room is centered around a custom wool hand-knotted rug with dyed color variations. Left The bedroom features a handwoven custom wool flatweave. Right A custom antique Malayer rug decorates this stunning home office. Opposite This living room’s warm tones are courtesy of the gorgeous antique Oushak rug. Photography Courtesy of Matt Camron Rugs
HUDSON CONSTRUCTION GROUP
The secret to success? For Hudson Construction Group, it’s continuous improvement.
Managing partner Elliott Perry says, “We work hard to try to get better each and every day.” He adds: “That’s our greatest success. Knowing we can learn from each project to the next—and then continuously taking that knowledge into new projects—allows us to reach higher levels of success with our team, business partners and clients.”
Hudson Construction Group was founded in 2015 with a focus on building in the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Bluffview and the surrounding areas. “Each year, Hudson recruited the best project management associates and subcontracting partners to create a best-in-class construction company,” explains Perry. “We created and continue to engage in a culture that requires all parties to find success. With the client, subcontractors and supply partners, it’s win-win-win. As a result, we have had a steady and consistent rise.” Another factor in that rise is their unique
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project management system. Perry elaborates: “Many of our large-scale projects paved the way to show that Hudson’s unique approach is successful. Our proprietary system of internal protocols for managing costs, scheduling and quality control procedures results in some of the most amazing homes in town.”
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How should clients work with trade professionals to ensure a painless design process?
Sharing inspirational images, walking through other homes to discuss likes and dislikes and providing insights into house requirements are all great starting points. The more direct the communication is, the better.
How does your team stay on top of design trends?
Hudson doesn’t have in-house architects or designers. This allows us to partner with multiple architecture and design firms each year. The ability to work with numerous experts helps us to stay ahead of market trends.
What communities are you currently working in?
Bluffview, Devonshire, Greenway Parks, Highland Park, Northern Heights (the hidden area near the Katy Trail), Northern Hills, Preston Hollow and University Park.
“As a luxury concierge builder, we are often involved in a project early in the process— frequently starting from the moment a client purchases a property.”
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Top This elegant combination kitchen and dining space is a mix of materials that combines to create a sea of gray and silver. Right Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in light and an interior glass structure allows it to flow through the rooms. Opposite left Unique and daring lighting choices and artwork bring flair to this monochromatic multi-use living space. Opposite right This customized kitchen is functional and beautiful, featuring dark tones adorned with brass detailing.
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SUSAN SEMMELMANN INTERIORS
When careers begin as a point of passion, it just might feel like divine inspiration. Designer Susan Semmelmann, owner of Susan Semmelmann Interiors, felt a distinct and clear call to hang her own shingle and start up shop. “In 2019, I had a vision to launch my own brand,” she says. “I was ready to share my heart and passion with the world around me.” Originally based in a 2,300-square-foot office space, they quickly expanded and are currently based in a 10,000-square-foot building on Vickery Boulevard and they have an additional a workroom and another space they use to accommodate the business. “We now have 20+ employees and are hiring, and we carry hundreds of lines of furnishings, accessories, fabrics and more!” The company’s motto is: “Our style is your style.” Semmelmann explains: “We never want to be restricted to an area or style. Being luxury interior designers, we have no conventional formula. Each client is an individual and their tastes differ. Every project is
different and begins with a discussion about the ideal outcome, which aids in establishing the overall perspective of the home.” That, plus the collaborative involvement with clients through the process sets this stellar team apart. As Semmelman says, “We strive to make client dreams come true. Home is where we find life!”
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What type of project or location would you love to take on or work in?
We are strong in residential design and are opening into commercial design. We have a state-of-the-art tech team and interior designers to take us there. We focus on the Dallas/Fort Worth market, but also work on vacation homes for our clients, wherever they may be.
What is the next move for your firm?
We are really looking forward to opening our Fort Worth Design Studio in the summer of 2023. This will allow other designers in the area and the public to access all of the resources and products we offer to clients.
We are also launching many new products specifically manufactured and offered by Semmelmann Interiors, created in our own workroom where we manufacture bedding, draperies and more.
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Top Glass box chandeliers over the dining table and kitchen island reflect the geometric shape of the stove hood in this structural home. Left Don’t be afraid to shine. Metallic details give this living room an Art Deco feel. Right High ceilings, an abundance of windows and an oversize entry combine to create a breathtaking living room that practically demands a martini, straight up. Opposite left A multitextured monochromatic look gives this bedroom a daring elegance. Opposite right Under-counter lighting adds a dramatic element to the kitchen island in this multiuse space.
C.A. NELSON ARCHITECTURE GROUP
Great architecture is the bringing together of many modes of creativity and endless essential details. From traditional principles that provide timeless form to innovative ideals that maximize function to highly-personal touches that reflect the tastes and lifestyles of the people living there, an informed and comprehensive approach to design is what makes a house a home. As the president and founder of the C.A. Nelson Architecture Group, Clay Nelson embodies these values. “At its best, architecture is art with a functional purpose,” Nelson says. “Our philosophy is that form follows function and that, along with aesthetic goals, a home must be tailored around the homeowners, as well as the use and intended contents of each space.” Nelson’s client-first mission means that he and his expert team work in close collaboration with their clients throughout the design process to produce environments that elevate daily life in surprising and delightful ways. “In
many ways, the client is the project,” he adds. “Their vision is critical to creating something truly unique that satisfies their needs and exceeds their expectations. I have often said that without a client suggesting something that takes the creative process down a new path, I would have had my last new idea years ago.”
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Share a brief timeline of your firm. I started C.A. Nelson in 1997 with a single builder relationship. Within a few years we developed partnerships with several high-quality builders who provided us with client referrals as well as speculative projects. From that point on, our projects became our greatest advocates.
Name influences that have inspired your work. I’ve benefited from working alongside some very gifted architects in New York, Denver, Kansas City and Dallas. Each possessed a unique skill set, from period-correct traditional to modern minimalism. That diverse exposure still resonates in my work.
What defines your firm’s mission?
We are committed to excellent design that fulfills both the outward aesthetic and the unseen functional component of every project we take on.
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Like a secret garden, this Austin residence was designed as a world unto itself.
WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA ROMEREIN STYLING BY ADAM FORTNER
Architecture: Charles Travis, chas architects Interior Design: Marcus Mohon and Autumn Mohon, Mohon Interiors
Home Builder: Christopher Yokley and Scott Draker, Lake Group Builders
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Empty nesters deciding to downsize is a familiar story. However, one couple in Austin gave their tale a plot twist by eschewing anything conventional for a new home. The pair put their hobbies—primarily gardening and traveling—at the fore and pulled design inspiration from some of their favorite moments together. “We’ve always loved exploring Mexico and Central America and the secrecy of what might exist behind the wooden doors you see while walking down the streets,” explains the wife. “Plus, we wanted to bring the outdoors inside— making an accessible exterior space we would use on a regular basis.”
To realize this dream, the couple hired architect Charles Travis, who had designed their previous abode. “They wanted something in town that was more manageable for the two of them,” he recalls. In turn, what Travis sketched was a Santa Barbara-style residence and casita featuring all the timeless trimmings—stucco, clay, tile—but with an emphasis on modern lines. (A case in point: squared windows and doorways as opposed to arches.) “Much of our recent work has been about breaking houses down into multiple forms,” he says. “This project continues that tradition with a completely detached casita for guests. We created separate structures with well-defined spaces and connected them with a beautiful garden.” Working with builders Christopher Yokley and Scott Draker, Travis “turned the house in on itself,” he continues. “This is a city lot with neighbors on three sides, so creating an outdoor room gave the owners privacy and a wonderful exterior living area.”
From the street, visitors enter through large antique doors into a paseo, or covered passageway, that leads directly toward the courtyard (where the husband can often be found with his bucket and secateurs) and the main house just beyond. “The courtyard was a primary design element,” the architect notes. “It’s the ‘glue’ that holds everything together.” Working with designers Marcus Mohon and Autumn Mohon, Travis further defined the exterior with a central fire pit that comprises
comfortable seating and a pergola sheltering a 12-foot-long dining table. While the couple envisioned a home that lives for two, they also love to entertain and desired a place they could use for as much of the year as possible.
Inside the residence, meanwhile, exists an abundance of dappled light, with windows remaining large and relatively unadorned thanks to the privacy afforded by the courtyard. Benefiting from this, the airy living room occupies the center of what is essentially a great room. Yet, Marcus rethought the familiar flow of kitchen to dining room to living room by centering the sofas and pushing the dining table to the far end. “It’s not a huge home, so we didn’t want it to feel like an apartment,” he explains. “Our clients use the kitchen counter and breakfast nook just for themselves, which allowed us to create a destination dining area that’s not too far away to bring food when company visits.”
Marcus, whose project manager was Stacie Grimes, selected furnishings that speak the same language as the architecture—beautiful yet approachable. “There should be a delicate balance of dynamic and comfortable. Rooms need to beguile, and I think the eye dances here,” he muses, noting the influence of boutique hotels like Portrait Roma, a historic property in Rome. “This house was so artfully designed by Charles that it reveals itself slowly. There’s procession. There’s romance.” At the back of the abode is the primary bedroom, and another surprise. Gone is the light and bright feel of the courtyard, replaced entirely by a dark, dramatic hue on the walls and ceiling “that transforms itself throughout the day, sometimes having bronze, chocolate or indigo undertones,” Marcus notes. The wife was immediately smitten: “I trusted him completely, and the color makes it a perfect room for sleeping, which is a plus we weren’t expecting,” she says.
“It was always about being soft and understated,” chimes the architect. Regardless, the residence continues to garner more than a little attention. “People stop, call, leave notes—so many are fascinated by the house,” laughs the wife. Like all those homes the couple admired on their travels to Latin America, this one enchants passersby as much as it does its lucky occupants.
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Antique doors found at The Original Round Top Antiques Fair frame the entrance to the paseo, a passageway lined with reclaimed brick leading to the interior courtyard. Tazi Designs’ Moroccan-style pendant crowns the space.
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Living room windows by Portella Custom Steel Doors and Windows reveal the courtyard. Sofa cushions wear Holly Hunt Great Outdoors fabric and a Donghia chair dons Mark Tursi Product, Inc. leather. The coffee table is from Revival Home.
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Above: Tucked into a living room corner are a vintage wine-tasting table from 1stdibs and Mattaliano lamp from David Sutherland. The custom wood art sculpture by artist Paul Meyer punctuates walls painted Benjamin Moore’s Mountain Peak White.
Opposite: In the dining area, a Hickory Chair table joins a chair upholstered in Perennials material and others slipcovered with Fabricut’s embroidered Sanya pattern. The RH chandelier hangs above a floor covering from Madison Lily Rugs.
The casita’s living area features a Cisco Home sofa from Caffrey & Company atop a Madison Lily Rugs floor covering. A chair slipcovered with Link Outdoor fabric faces a stump coffee table and lamp from Revival Home.
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Above: A custom scalloped Colorado marble vanity installed by Decorum Architectural Stone pairs with an antique marble sink from 1stdibs in the powder room. The Watermark faucet from Alexander Marchant complements Paul Ferrante’s Wesley sconces.
Left: Benjamin Moore’s Iron Mountain coats the primary bedroom, blending seamlessly with RH velvet draperies. A custom headboard in Holly Hunt’s Great Plains fabric and Bella Notte linens from Kuhl-Linscomb accent the bed. Underfoot is a rug from Madison Lily Rugs.
Palecek’s San Martin sofas from KBK to the Trade flank the courtyard’s fire pit with Savonarola chairs and a side table from Schors. The pergola covers Elegant Earth’s banquet table and bistro chairs. Wall-mounted lighting is Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights.
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CLEAN SLATE
Layering tones and textures gives minimalism the maximum effect in a new Houston abode.
WRITTEN BY MARGARET ZAINEY ROUX | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KERRY KIRK
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Home Builder: Austen Potts, AP Builders
ood things happen to those who jog: Just ask Jill Egan. While the Houston designer’s future client was on a daily run through her Southgate neighborhood, she noticed her heart race and pace plummet each time she passed one house in particular. There was something about its façade—perhaps the manicured landscape or straightforward architecture—that intrigued her and resonated with her style. It would be years before the jogger learned the abode belonged to Egan, while she was researching designers who could help flesh out a residence she and her husband were constructing for their family.
Fast forward to early meetings about that new build between the couple and architect Kelly Cusimano. Having outgrown their home’s antiquated floor plan but reluctant to leave their beloved street, they tasked Cusimano and builder Austen Potts with demolishing their existing dwelling and replacing it with a larger, more functional structure better suited to their young brood. In turn, Cusimano, with project architect Pawel Czekaj, designed a contemporary Craftsman-style home with European influences— “a style characterized by symmetry and attention to details,” the architect describes. And for a sense of permanence, he leaned on features like slurried brick, metal roofing and exposed rafters.
As the architectural plans developed, the wife rigorously set out to find a designer who would understand her aesthetic. Egan’s name popped up time and again. And as fate would have it, the owner realized upon further investigation that the house she had long admired while jogging was Egan’s. “Clearly, it was meant to be,” says the designer, who collaborated with Cusimano, drew elevations and handled selections from conception to completion. “The client and I immediately clicked upon discovering we share similar backgrounds and styles.” Both appreciate spaces that are streamlined and calming. They also favor clean lines and gravitate toward the minimal, more masculine aesthetic of Belgian-style interiors. But on the flip side, the designer notes, “We love a mix and the unexpectedness that comes from bringing in a quirky or more traditional component.”
When it comes to color, Egan and her client once again found themselves standing firmly on common ground. Each champions a neutral
palette including soft whites, tans and taupes— with strokes of slate vacillating between gray and blue. As evidenced by this project, they both also prefer expressing these hazy monochromatic hues through a variety of materials, textures and finishes. To that end, handsome white oak wraps rooms and provides warmth, depth and richness without the visual weight often imparted by darker, knottier woods. While the fumed-oak floors are lightly wire brushed to impart instant patina, the overhead rafters, beams and inverted planks remain unfinished for graceful aging over time. “The beauty of this house is in the balance of its elements,” Egan explains.
Throughout, windows devoid of intricate trim and flowing draperies flood spaces with natural light, showcasing the perfect imperfections of mottled plaster fireplaces, leathered quartzite kitchen countertops, veiny Calacatta marble bathroom vanities and Moroccan Zellige tile pantry walls. As a counterpoint to these finishes, unlacquered brass accents run the gamut from statement lighting to Bauhaus-style hardware. “Brass ranks high on our long list of mutual obsessions, so we brought it in wherever we could to inject a touch of glam,” the designer explains. “So many aspects of this project stand out, but the lighting and hardware are definitely ‘the jewelry.’ ” And in rooms where privacy is a must, Egan opted for simple woven window shades to diffuse light and cast pretty shadows.
It is this push and pull from contrasting layers that keeps the interiors from feeling forced or contrived. Even the furnishings evoke this type of exquisite tension. Atop sprawling hand-knotted rugs, upholstered seating holds pillows and throws woven from sumptuous textiles like wool, alpaca, sherpa and linen. These juxtapose hardy tables and case pieces crafted from stone, plaster, handhewn woods and heavy metals. Many are oneof-a-kind and made-to-measure, but Egan also meticulously sourced items like the living room’s 18th-century armoire. “The couple loves the fact that it was originally used in a convent in Siena, Italy,” she says.
Much like the jogger and the designer’s serendipitous collaboration, everything fell into place exactly as it should. “It’s like piecing together a puzzle,” Egan explains. “Hard and soft, light and heavy, casual and chic—if one element is missing or out of place, you’ll never see the overall, beautiful picture.”
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Gallotti&Radice hanging lamps suspend above a custom dining room table and chairs from Jill Egan Interiors’ showroom on wire-brushed oak flooring by Doro’s Unique Flooring. The painting was commissioned from Tyler Guinn. PSA Lighting handled the architectural lighting.
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Zellige tile from clé lines the pantry, which doubles as a working kitchen with integrated Sub-Zero refrigeration and hidden storage. Cabinets featuring brass pulls from Westheimer Plumbing & Hardware are topped with leathered quartzite countertops from Omni Surfaces.
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Right: Guest bathroom brass accents include a Watermark faucet and The Urban Electric Co. sconce; a custom mirror and shelf are from Jill Egan Interiors’ showroom. Zellige tiles meld with a Calacatta marble countertop.
Opposite: The study pairs a built-in oak desk with CH20 Elbow chairs from Design Within Reach. A Sally King Benedict abstract complements cabinets painted Farrow & Ball’s Pigeon. Pottery is by D-Haene Studio.
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Above: Adjacent to the primary bedroom, a sitting area’s custom sectional wears Mark Alexander fabric. Hanging behind are folded-paper art, available through Jill Egan Interiors’ showroom, and Lostine’s Edmund pendant with a custom wood bracket.
Opposite: In the primary bedroom, Cowtan & Tout bouclé from Culp Associates covers the bed, which features a Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca throw from George Cameron Nash, lumbar pillow in a Dedar pattern and Plush Home linens. The custom nightstand from Jill Egan Interiors’ showroom holds a Danny Kaplan Studio lamp from Canvas.
DREAMY WEAVES
Swirls of color and texture define a Dallas fiber artist’s spin on a timeless tradition.
WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE DEORIO | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JONATHAN ZIZZO
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The blank wall that spurred Shaylee Southerland’s first foray into the realm of fiber art in 2018 did not, at the time, seem like a life-changing opportunity. Rather, its presence in her Dallas home’s dining room proved confounding. “I didn’t have anything to fill it with and wanted something not typically seen,” she recalls. In search of a solution, she gravitated toward woven tapestries. “I loved how they have characteristics of a painting but are artworks you can touch,” she says. “I’ve always been creative and enjoy working with my hands, so I thought, ‘What if I tried to weave something myself?’ ”
Beginning with a small loom handmade with help from her father, Southerland went on to master basic weaving techniques, employing them to create
one-of-a-kind works. Her now-signature approach prioritizes texture and dimension over planning—although her technique requires a significant amount of precision. Instead of closely following a preordained design, she typically takes inspiration from the fibers themselves—wool roving, cotton cord and rope, core-spun alpaca yarn, chiffon, sari silk and linen, all in varying weights, thicknesses and colors. She stretches, knots, plaits or twists them to create lavish textures. Then, working with a double-warped loom—which provides the necessary structure for her flowing forms— she extemporaneously weaves the fibers over and under the vertical warp threads. Tamping some down tightly, she allows others to stand out in billowy bits or plush tangles and tufts. “I want that texture to provide enough visual interest so that a viewer can walk up to a piece at least 20 times and always see something new,” the artist explains.
The colorful forms defining many of her large-scale statement pieces now take shape on another handmade loom that can accommodate 6-by-8foot tapestries. Oftentimes, they are abstractions of landscapes captured by Southerland’s father, a photographer, and by commissioning clients from across the country ranging from homeowners to interior designers and art consultants. When designing for herself, though, she is driven by a spirit of innovation. “I love the challenge of creating appealing works with a neutral palette,” the artist says, “and I’d like to experiment with mixed media, organically shaped frames, and with spinning and dyeing my own fibers.”
However, Southerland is in no rush. “This journey I’m on has been as organic as the pieces I make,” she says. “In art and in life, things have just happened as they’ve happened—and in the end, it all comes together.”
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Dallas textile artist Shaylee Southerland (opposite) often reveals vertical warp threads (left), using the negative space to create balance and scale while giving viewers an idea of how the piece was made. Her tools include a stick shuttle (below), which keeps longer lengths of weft yarn or threads tidy while weaving, and antique wooden spools (bottom, left). Commissioned vintage woven rackets (bottom, right) feature wool and cotton fibers.
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Cue the Color Emotive hues and playful patterns infuse one Dallas home with a couple’s vibrant personality.
Interior Design: Mary Beth Wagner, Mary Beth Wagner Interiors Home Builder: David Espedal, Espedal Design + Construct
WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATHAN SCHRODER
Deftly used color takes on a near alchemical quality, the right shade conjuring atmosphere and character from thin air. Dallas couple
Muzzy and Karen
Bass have never shied away from this prismatic potential. Having raised their children in a home equally colorful and joyous for more than two decades, they sought to retain that spirit for their empty-nester abode. The one they purchased—a “true grown-up house,” laughs Karen—exudes innate elegance, its limestone façade flanked by towering trees that filter warm light through French-style windows. In turn, the interiors unfold gracefully with marble fireplaces, crown molding and espresso-dark floors boasting herringbone detailing. However, the ambience “was monochromatic,” recalls Karen. “Bringing in color was important to us.” Seeking such a transformation, the couple fell in love with interior designer Mary Beth Wagner’s artful, layered style— and most all, her refined command of color.
True to form, the designer—alongside builder David Espedal and his project manager, Josué Gómez—embraced the white walls. “It was a blank slate,” notes Wagner. “We wanted to liven it up and create rooms that showcase the owners’ personalities.” A recent renovation meant few architectural changes would be needed. Instead, Espedal’s structural alterations focused on smaller spaces, including installing new tile and cabinetry in existing bathrooms and updating bar areas. Meanwhile, Wagner set about employing color to cultivate various moods—from the main bathroom’s ethereal creamy walls and floral shower tile to the powder room’s ornate dragon wallpaper and rosewood vanity. “Because they don’t need to match, I love designing bathrooms as their own little moments,” she explains.
Wagner further fleshed out the interiors with decor and finishes that embrace a nuanced, harmonized palette with meaning for the family. Many key color cues, for example, emerged organically from the couple’s dynamic art collection, “which set the tone,” notes the designer. Subdued backdrops allowed for more vibrant pieces, with select colors extracted from artworks as accent shades. In the family room, for instance, earthy walls surround a Hunt Slonem parrot painting, “and we pulled that blue hue from
the parrot for the soft upholstery,” she explains. A complementary shade also lines the room’s former media closet, which was transformed into a concealed bar, “so opening up the paneling reveals a fun pop of color,” Wagner adds.
Where the interior designer enveloped entire rooms in color, the family’s favorite hues helped cultivate a sense of belonging. This is especially true for the clients’ grown children, as “it was important they feel comfortable here,” notes Karen. With that in mind, Wagner swathed the daughter’s bedroom with whimsical butterfly wallpaper in her favorite shade of green, while their son helped select his bathroom’s blue-andsilver wallcovering. At the same time, Wagner fully indulged Karen’s passion for pink, “which her husband was also quite comfortable with,” assures the designer. But the rosy tones never feel one-note, instead diffusing through various patterns and textures. Examples include the watercolor-like wallpaper, gauzy draperies and porcelain chandelier in Karen’s light-filled home office. Elsewhere, in the dining room, botanical prints on the rug and wallpaper alongside chairs upholstered in a pale-pink leather (with just a hint of sheen) create an idyllic atmosphere.
To complement the formal-leaning architecture, “furnishings are definitely a play on the traditional,” notes Wagner, pointing to selections like the custom oval mahogany dining table and plethora of bespoke upholstered silhouettes with rounded arms, waterfall skirting and tufted details. However, shapes remain a bit more streamlined to balance the multicolored motifs of the surrounding wallcoverings and textiles. Layered together, colors weave through pastel landscape wallpapers, paisley draperies and Oushak rugs. Textured bouclé, corduroy, velvet and cowhide infuse tactile dimension. And, as color is nothing without light, Wagner also favored statement fixtures comprising brass, sculpted metal, crystal and quartz.
Bright and buoyant, the resulting house feels as kinetic as the life bustling through its rooms. Amidst holidays with their children, rowdy games of Rummikub with friends, and champagne dinner parties in the blushing dining room lavished with new dinnerware (all pink, of course), the couple’s next chapter shows no signs of slowing down. “It’s a sophisticated house, but it lives and feels young,” says Karen. “We really look forward to creating new memories here.”
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Gracie’s Silver Silhouette wallcovering wraps the dining room, complementing a rug from Interior Resources. Ironies’ Neblina chandelier glimmers above Keith Fritz’s Chatham table and custom chairs covered in Edelman’s Primrose luster leather.
A framed Hermès scarf overlooks the space above a Claire Crowe Collection fireplace screen.
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Right: The hidden family room bar reveals cabinets in Benjamin Moore’s Bainbridge Blue and Aux Abris’ Fortune River wallpaper. A counter from Stone Boutique rests beneath shelving by Betzinger Designs. The faucet and pulls are from Pierce Hardware.
Opposite: Hunt Slonem’s parrot painting inspired the family room’s benches in Kyle Bunting hair-onhide, grass-cloth coffee table and Christopher Spitzmiller, Inc. lamp. The Urban Electric Co. pendant lights an Elson & Company rug.
Left: Aux Abris’ Fragments wallcovering and an Oushak rug from Interior Resources line the entry hall. A LaBarge Églomisé mirror joins the custom bench in Zimmer + Rohde’s Ardecora Visione and lamps from Moxie.
Opposite: A Paul Ferrante chandelier illuminates Iatesta Studio’s breakfast area table and chairs from AF Home in Edelman leather. Draperies don a Penny Morrison fabric from James Showroom. Florals are by Laura Grant.
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Left: Holland & Sherry’s Abiya Shanasheel wallpaper accents a bar area. An antique mirror backsplash, Waterworks faucet, pulls from Pierce Hardware and brass shelving by Betzinger Designs complete the space.
Opposite: The wife’s office features Eskayel’s Clemente Sol wallcovering. A sofa’s Schumacher Gainsborough velvet in Sea Coral and Ochre’s Aquarelles oval chandelier continue the rosy hues.
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Above: Walls painted Sherwin-Williams’ Alabaster, a Toto zero-gravity tub and Artistic Tile flooring conjure a spa-like primary bathroom. Lighting includes The Urban Electric Co.’s Marlborough sconces and Vaughan’s Windermere chandelier. The RH mirror hangs behind a Crosswater London faucet from Pierce Hardware.
Opposite: Caitlin McGauley’s Butterflies grass-cloth wallpaper from James Showroom graces the daughter’s bedroom walls. The headboard wears Castel Panarea fabric, the lumbar pillow dons Schumacher’s Khilana Floral pattern and bedding is from Walker Valentine. A custom sofa sports Zak+Fox’s Kaze linen.
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