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54 DESIGN DISPATCH

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

Radar

66 ARCHITECTURALLY SPEAKING

Today’s designers offer an evolving approach to traditional barn architecture.

70 HISTORY LESSON

Floorcloths are back in vogue thanks to a new crop of creatives rethinking their aesthetics.

72 SHOP TALK

Shop owners discuss their latest ventures and the importance of local communities.

76 COME TOGETHER

A design, construction and architecture incubator is providing practical tools and a space to innovate.

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MATERIAL

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TREND

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SPOTLIGHT

Furniture makers open their doors to share what’s in the works, how they stay inspired and what’s next in design.

Living

Furniture makers open their doors to share what’s in the works, how stay and what’s next in +

KITCHEN + BATH

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Three pros weigh in on the essential tenets of good kitchen design.

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Bots + Biedermeier

This summer, while we’re witnessing the colossus AI wave coming for us, and feeling slightly uneasy, we have observed a return to classic design. Perhaps it’s a counter to what’s in the zeitgeist. We know the bots are here, and getting smarter, thus we look to be comforted in our homes, and in design that is certain and stalwart. I imagine that I would feel better asking ChatGPT to organize my weekly meal plan while seated in, say, a Biedermeier chair. All the better to be rooted in something sure and dependable.

For this issue, we take a closer look at old-fashioned things that are resurging: brick-and-mortar shops, traditional floorcloth textiles, the push for agricultural barns as adaptive reuse conversions, and a non-profit art and design center that pays craft forward. Collectively, these stories make us recognize that the more things change, the more we crave what has come before.

Finally, this issue celebrates our RED Awards, recognizing the best in residential design. A big congratulations to all of our winners!

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A LA CARTE IL

BRACCO

Brought to life by Michael Hsu O ce of Architecture, il Bracco’s newest location in Houston is a welcoming neighborhood gathering spot featuring elevated Italian cuisine. The inviting dining room has a residential feel, while a lively and intimate patio anchored by a fi replace o ers an alternate lounge and dining experience. Slate and marble fl oors guide diners through the space, while custom-cut travertine accents highlight the bar and lounge areas both inside and out. Says Hsu: “The design is inspired by vintage Milan and the eclectic infl uences of Northern Italy, with striking curves, rich materials and thoughtful details to set the mood. High-contrast lighting and curated artwork add a refined character to the space.” The dark-and-moody lounge’s cozy seating mingles with curated art

SCENE LAUNCH

from the personal collection of restaurant owners Mary Lucille and Robert Quick of Western Addition. Notable artists include Richard Serra, Alexander Calder, Alex Katz and Will Murchison. ilbraccorestaurant.com

DENISE MCGAHA FOR WILDWOOD

Dallas interior designer Denise McGaha, of the eponymous firm Denise McGaha Interiors, has launched a beautiful new collection of lighting, furniture and accessories in partnership with Wildwood. “During the pandemic, I spent time at our family ranch in Texas and felt such a connection with nature there. This brought to life an entire collection inspired by the land,” McGaha says. The oak trees as well as the iron and steel finishes dotted throughout her property “have such a strength and simplicity, leading me to create lighting that can live in both transitional and modern styles while holding space adequately,” she adds. This story of boldness and tranquility is woven throughout the collection in the form of rift cut oak, walnut and honed marble melding with a hint of Art Deco and antique brass in multiple lighting pieces as well as both co ee and accent tables and even a shagreen console. A few of McGaha’s favorites include the Brazing lamp, Stockman chandelier and Laurence co ee table. denisemcgaha.com; wildwoodhome.com

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BLUEPRINT

FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE RESIDENCES LAKE AUSTIN

Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin is underway with an anticipated 2026 opening. It marks the hospitality company’s fi rst purely residential project—and the fi rst Texas undertaking for Piero Lissoni of Lissoni & Partners. He was tapped by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Austin Capital Partners and Hines to bring the interiors to life across the 188 residences—spanning 18 buildings and 9 villas— and roughly 100,000 square feet of private amenity spaces (a clubhouse, marina and spa and wellness club, to name a few). Perched on a hillside overlooking the lake, city and surrounding Hill Country, the interiors will showcase Lissoni’s vision for warmth and timelessness while maximizing the views. Imagine: a nature-inspired palette of organic materials like stone as well as eucalyptus, oak and American walnut. “Our goal is for owners to experience the transformative qualities of life, from luxury to privacy to community,” explains Stefano Guissani, CEO, Lissoni New York. Rounding out the team on the architectural side are Breckstudio Architecture, Pharis Design and DBox, with architects of record Page and Handel Architects. lakeaustinresidences.com

FIRST LOOK

CASSINA AT SCOTT + COONER

A matchless resource for luxury modern furniture, Scott + Cooner prides itself on o ering uniquely storied creations—including those from internationally renowned names. With that in mind, their Dallas showroom introduced a permanent 2,100-squarefoot series of styled spaces dedicated to the beloved Italian brand, Cassina. These are intended “to inspire customers with complete settings that combine Cassina’s innovative products and classic icons,” say Scott + Cooner owners Amanda and Jud Taylor. “We are proud to share a brand known for its rich history, continued innovation and extraordinary designs.” The two companies worked hand-in-hand to style these regularly refreshed vignettes, which are sectioned o into living and dining, bedroom and leisure areas. scottcooner.com; cassina.com

IN BLOOM

BOTANICAL MIX BY SHANE FRIESENHAHN

Filling your home with fresh fl owers is a walk in the garden thanks to Shane Friesenhahn, the award-winning fl oral designer and artistic mind behind Botanical Mix by Shane Friesenhahn. After many years of creating only to-the-trade, he opened his fi rst brick-and-mortar store at the Thompson Dallas hotel in 2021 to share his love of fl oral artistry with the public. Most recently, he launched a subscription service, allowing customers to select from a variety of plans, depending on their desired arrangement size and delivery frequency, to have his colorful masterpieces dropped o on their front doorstep. “What makes the subscription service unique is that the arrangements are created by our talented team based on the freshest fl owers available as well as the season so that each customer receives a one-of-a-kind design,” Friesenhahn says. thebotanicalmix.com

COLLABORATION

EVER X YATES, MONTMARTRE SERIES

When creative forces collide, beautiful things can happen. Case in point: Dallas-based design team Bryan and Mike Yates of Yates Desygn (left) recently partnered with artists Sarah English and Ashley Leftwich of wallcovering and art studio Ever Atelier to produce a new line of stunning wallpaper aptly named Ever x Yates, Montmartre Series. “Each of our companies has a uniqueness that resulted in a seamless marriage between the two, and we are extremely proud of what we created together,” Bryan muses. Their joint collection consists of 14 carefully crafted papers in a variety of prints and colorways that include hand-painted, printed and photoreal elements. “We homed in on a mor e contemporary version of the Southern aesthetic for a unique look,” Bryan says. His personal favorites? Hudson Lattice (in 24 Bond) reimagines a classic trellis design with references to an island in New York; while In-Site (in Rise) pays homage to windowpane plaids but with actual windows creating the layout. About the latter, Bryan continues, “I was inspired by looking out at the repetition of the architecture in downtown Dallas. I love this design so much that we installed it in our own primary bedroom (right).” everatelier.com; yatesdesygn.com

ON VIEW

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Don’t miss “Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces from the Pearlman Foundation,” at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, through September 17. The exhibition presents 38 outstanding works from the renowned collection assembled in the second half of the 20th century by New York collectors Henry and Rose Pearlman. Get up close and personal with paintings and sculptures by Cézanne, Manet, Degas, Gauguin, van Gogh, Pissarro, Toulouse-Lautrec, Modigliani, Soutine, Lipchitz and others. Organized by the Princeton University Art Museum in collaboration with the Henry and Rose Pearlman Foundation and Ann Dumas, MFAH consulting curator of European art, the exhibition is unique in revealing the personal taste and enthusiasm of a notable collector. “Henry Pearlman was fascinated by both the art and the lived experiences of the artists he collected,” Dumas says. “He was especially drawn to artists whose travels and emigration stimulated creative exchange and innovation, and so his collection highlights the dynamic and increasingly international artistic crossroads of Paris during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.” mfah.org

“IMPRESSIONIST AND POSTIMPRESSIONIST MASTERPIECES

THE PEARLMAN FOUNDATION”

on view photo: paul cézanne, mont sainte-victoire, c. 1904–06 , oil on canvas, the henry and rose pearlman foundation, on loan to the princeton university art museum; photograph, bruce m. white. collaboration photos: left, stephen karlisch; right, michael wiltbank.

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RADAR

Luxe looks at the enduring appeal of barn architecture and floorcloth textile, shop owners making waves locally, and a creative incubator.

This Old House

LUXE REFLECTS ON THE AGELESS GRACE AND PATRIOTISM OF THE TIMBER-FRAMED BARN.

WRITTEN BY ADRIAN MADLENER

DuVal Alexander Sofa from MckKinnon & Harris in Kona. Pillows in Hazen, Sacchi, Aliso, Kenzo, Remy

The agricultural barn has been a cornerstone of the American homestead image for centuries, long signifying principles of self-sufficiency and craftsmanship critical to the country’s evolution. In keeping with this spirit, a new push for adaptive reuse residential conversions is ensuring that these historic structures take on new life and remain relevant reminders of our shared past.

Interestingly, they offer a very modern canvas. “Today, people want to live without defining walls, and barns are perfectly suited to that with their great volume, openness and order,” muses architect Michael Neumann, who recently redeveloped an 1800s dairy farm barn into a striking private residence. The upstate New York getaway features contemporary conveniences set within an original oak beam frame, it’s centerpiece a vaulted,

double-story dining room courtesy of a now-demolished upper hay loft.

In nearby Dutchess County, designer Heide Hendricks implemented a similar upcycling approach when transforming a disused farm building into a luxe guest house. Her firm combined original materials from three other dismantled barns for added character and implemented concealed steel framing to bolster the structural integrity. “A timber frame is a beautiful form that allows for dramatic ceiling heights,” says Hendricks, adding that “the size, shape and scale creates a special opportunity for open plan living.”

The benefits of this typology are also informing the construction of new residences, as with designer Trinity Shay Roddam’s home in Nashville. “Centuriesold mortise and tenon joinery is one of the

strongest structures one can build,” notes Roddam, who ultimately decided on a barn for its durability, site appropriateness (the property was once a farm) and straightforward layout. “Having such a simple footprint really helps when it comes to stripping away the unnecessary and forces you to focus only on what is vital and livable.”

Still, beneath any notions of minimalism and modernity, the barn, with its patina and craftsmanship, is an undeniably nostalgic icon—as symbolic of our agricultural history as an ear of corn. As Roddam puts it, “The image of a barn takes me to a place where there is hard, quality work. When you touch a hand-hewn beam, even without much construction knowledge, you can recognize the quality of the material and the resolve that went into every cut.”

Left: Original oak beams define the double-height dining area of a dwelling renovated by architecture firm Neumann & Rudy.

Below: At a Hendricks Churchill barn-to-guest-house conversion, new windows transform a simple farm building into a sunlit guest house.

Ground Cover

WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL

The humble canvas floorcloth rose to fame in 18th-century England, but its practicality was soon embraced stateside, too. George Washington used them at Mount Vernon, and White House inventory records show Thomas Jefferson’s use of a “canvas floor cloth, painted green” in his dining room. While they were a popular and inexpensive means of protecting floors, the arrival of even-cheaper linoleum in the 1860s heralded their demise. But thanks to a new crop of innovative creatives, floorcloths are returning with a fresh look.

“I love them as an alternative to a painted floor, especially in spaces where spills are inevitable like a bar, kitchen, or under a breakfast table, because they’re durable,” Lilse McKenna says. The Connecticut-based designer has commissioned variations painted with wall stencils, as well as faux-marble designs for clients with period houses as “a little nod to their home’s history.” (Early floorcloths were often handpainted to resemble parquetry or stone,

but intricately stenciled designs became equally favored.) “The bold patterns typical of floorcloths punctuate simple wood floors in a dramatic, yet timeless way—they add that ‘wow’ factor,” notes New Jersey–based designer Michael Aiduss, who recently used a checkerboard floorcloth for a client’s entryway.

At his New York City gallery, Culture Object, Damon Crain is encouraging makers to push the boundaries even farther. “We’re in a moment of reassessing floorcloth for its sustainability, but also for its creative potential,” he explains. Two of the artists he represents, Mumbaiborn, New Jersey–based Neelam Padte and Megan Enright of Studio Teppi in Los Angeles, are exploring playful motifs in vibrant palettes. He likens Padte’s “gestural abstractions” to works by artist Paul Klee, and Enright’s hard-edge designs to the Pattern and Decoration movement of the 1970s and 1980s.

Enright, who grew up with treasured floorcloths made by her grandmother,

gravitated to the craft naturally but her process (stretching and priming the canvas, working with robust latex paints, and finishing the cloth with sealant and wax) is largely self-taught. “There weren’t many guides or tutorials, so I feel like a trailblazer,” Enright says. “Floorcloths can be washed with soapy water, or refinished as needed, but they last for decades and patina beautifully, like leather,” she adds. “People want furnishings with a narrative now, and my goal is to revive interest with a new visual language so that floorcloth isn’t lost to history.”

“What we’re creating today matters for the future,” Crain remarks. “The execution of floorcloths is a creative aspect unlike most other flooring options, and they’re such an interesting way to do something expressive.” studioteppi.com, cultureobject.com

TRADITIONAL FLOORCLOTH TEXTILES ARE HAVING A RESURGENCE, AND THIS TIME AROUND THEY’RE ANYTHING BUT OLD-FASHIONED.

Megan Enright of Studio Teppi makes vivid floorcloths, a textile back in vogue due to creatives rethinking their aesthetic possibilities. Enright primes the cotton canvas floor covering before hand-painting and sealing it. From left: A Sacred Sheet, Spinner in Light and Split Check in Fizz.

Hometown Heroes

TASTEMAKERS BEHIND THREE NEW BRICK-ANDMORTAR SHOPS DISCUSS SUPPORTING LOCAL MAKERS AND THE VALUE OF AN IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE.

WRITTEN BY SHANNON SHARPE

HEIRLOOM ARTIFACTS

Nashville

After receiving requests from clients, designer Stephanie Sabbe took the plunge and opened a storefront. What can customers find at Heirloom Artifacts? I’ve had wonderful shopping experiences on travels abroad and brought back many special pieces. I wanted to create the same experience in Nashville and introduce customers to different makers. They can find everything from Turkish rugs and vintage objects to Japanese ceramics. Plus, our pillows are all handmade locally by an amazing seamstress. Talk to us about shopping in person. No matter how beautiful things are online, you still can’t touch or see them in person—I feel this is essential. Your other programming sounds interesting, too. We provide a teaching space to help customers discover the perfect pieces, and also offer workshops on varying artistic disciplines including still-life painting, chain stitching and calligraphy. It’s become a fun, creative place for people to gather. heirloomartifacts.com

HOUSEHOLD

Los Angeles

Looking to expand their marketplace while also satisfying a longtime penchant for hardware stores of yore, design duo Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe opened a space dedicated to small, utilitarian goods. How is L.A. reflected in your wares? TN: We represent many local artists that capture the essence of California craft in unique ways. Courtney Duncan and Skye Chamberlain are two ceramicists with West Coast roots but differing aesthetics. Artist Esme Saleh paints flowers on candles and lampshades, and photographer Joslyn Lawrence’s moody prints have an esoteric nature. Talk to us about the in-person experience. AK: Our shops cement an inherent desire for the senses to be activated. Feeling the entirety of Household will transport clients. How do you connect with your customers? AK: We prioritize relationships and like to have fun by hosting workshops that range from floral design to pie making. What defines Household? TN: We select what speaks to us— pieces with nuance and utility. We offer things you cannot live without, but never knew you needed. nickeykehoe.com

THE BLACK HOME Brooklyn

After finding success with a shop in Newark, New Jersey, designer Neffi Walker decided to bring her offerings to another dynamic, urban locale. Why do you believe in the power of brick-and-mortar? I want to create community in areas where there is gentrification. The Black Home is a pivotal space where old meets new. How do you determine what makes it on the shelves? Our offerings change every three weeks and I carefully curate around the seasons. I also want to champion women, so I showcase a lot of female founders. What role do you play in bringing attention to makers? It’s important to work with businesses I love because I want to be knowledgeable and honest with customers when I feature someone’s work they may be unfamiliar with. I’ve become friends with many of the artists and I want to broaden their network through my network. It’s not about me, it’s about the community as a whole. theblackhome.com

top photo: deborah jaffe, bottom photo: lesley unruh.

Relax fearlessly

Cutting Edge

THIS NON-PROFIT STUDIO IS CHAMPIONING CRAFTSMANSHIP, PASSING DOWN LEGACIES OF SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE IN THE PURSUIT OF INNOVATION.

Creativity feels far from a quiet, staid affair inside Assembly House 150, a non-profit art, design and construction incubator mushrooming from a deconsecrated 19th-century Catholic church in Buffalo. The air hums thick with sawdust and the snarl of saws as students learn craftsmanship from artisans and master tradespeople—in a space that is part active workshop, part evergrowing art installation.

The building, like the program, “is a living, breathing hybrid space,” says founder and director Dennis Maher, an artist and architecture professor at University at Buffalo. Launched in 2014, Assembly House “brings together creative production and learning as an integrated whole.”

Regardless of experience, anyone from the local community can train for construction careers and explore

specialized crafts like plasterwork and stained glass fully funded. Classes in turn become experimental playgrounds. Together, students and experts work to create Assembly House’s labyrinth of immersive art installations and off-site commissions. Upon graduation, students activate their newfound skills through a job placement program.

The experience offers “this wonderful intersection of practical application and art,” shares Frances Parson, a former student now working in custom cabinetry and historical restoration. “It was life changing for me, germinating the seed of confidence to move forward in this profession.” For volunteer instructors like stained glass artisan Kitty Mahoney of Revival Glassworks, the program too provides “an opportunity to play with

our craft, empowering craftspeople and artists to layer our ideas together for a community purpose.”

Weaving through the church’s naves, each installation embodies this fusion of disciplines, materials and techniques new and old: from intricate millwork, to the behemoth towers of Black Mass —a jigsaw sculpture altered by consecutive classes that houses a library and presentation space.

During their popular Second Saturdays tours, visitors can explore this madcap maze and a new limited line of furniture and objets d’art which also fuels the House’s legacy of craft. Every project feeds this collaborative continuum, and “that for me, is the ethos of Assembly House,” Maher adds. “A wonderful material and social unity.” assemblyhouse150.org

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH

Black Mass, shown within Assembly House 150, was designed by John Zissovici with Ethan Davis and includes two tower-like structures which have been augmented over time by program participants.

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CLUB 1683: TRADE PROGRAM FOR THE DESIGN COMMUNITY

Gaggenau, maker of luxury, professional-grade home appliances and the “Preferred Home Kitchen Appliance Brand” of the MICHELIN® Guide, values its trade partners. Club 1683 is a trade program intended to further elevate and serve qualifying residential architects, designers, single-family builders and kitchen studios. As Club 1683 members, they receive access to personal guidance, professional support, rewards and invitations to unique design, culture and culinary experiences.

Learn more about Club 1683 and how to qualify via the QR code.

With specialized concierges, continuing education courses, invitations to special tours and events, hands-on trainings, culinary experiences and more, Club 1683 provides resources and opportunities for its collective of members.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: A private dinner at chef José Andrés’ Washington, D.C. culinary experience, The Bazaar. | A private tour of the Mr. Brainwash Art Museum in LA. | Members touring Strasbourg, France. | Designed by Pilar Guzmán and Chris Mitchell, creators of Patina Modern and Club 1683 members. OPPOSITE: Chet Callahan’s revamped historic home, Club 1683 member and founder of Chet Architecture.

B&B ITALIA

Nooch, designed by Piero Lissoni for B&B Italia Outdoor, is a modular seating system. Its name is inspired by the tropical botanical garden of Nong Nooch in Thailand and key features include the tubular structure in recycled aluminum, which is a light and strong recyclable material—selected for its simplicity. shop.bebitalia.com

TRUETT FINE CARPETS & RUGS

The new Piedra rug is made to order in custom sizes and colors with beautiful Brazilian hides. Available only through Truett Fine Carpets & Rugs.

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ELLISTON SYSTEMS & DESIGN

Founded in 2001, Elliston Systems & Design blends sophisticated technology with elegant simplicity. Satisfaction is the team’s utmost priority, as they demonstrate a world of possibilities beyond one’s dreams. ellistonsystems.com

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Photo by Costa Christ

DISCOVERIES

ROCHE BOBOIS

The Polygonia sideboard, designed by Giacomo Garziano, highlights four fascinating volumes that intersect, creating a shape that opens like two butterfly wings on the top and has two hinged doors on the bottom. roche-bobois.com

SCAVOLINI

Formalia Outdoor is the first Scavolini kitchen designed for outdoors. It stands out for its modern design, functionality and high-quality materials, in terms of both performance and aesthetic appeal. scavolini.com/us

BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

European-influenced, the Bevolo Italianate is characterized by a stunning iron scroll bracket and an elongated lantern. The design will add charm to any space. Available in gas or electric. bevolo.com

J. TRIBBLE

J Tribble’s long history of selling beautiful, custom pieces now extends to repurposing antiques for modern bathrooms. More than 100 antiques ready for conversion are available online. jtribble.com

NASIRI CARPETS

Nasiri’s Mazandaran flatweaves highlight the minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The kilim shown was crafted by the company’s skilled artisans using hand-spun wool and natural dyes. Reference number: 009178. nasiricarpets.com

MARKET

Explore layered mood boards, Americana fashion brands to watch and talented furniture makers from coast to coast.

Grand Scheme

TOP DESIGNERS PRESENT THEIR NEW COLLECTIONS IN LAYERED, ONE-OF-A-KIND MOOD BOARDS FOR SUMMER.

PRODUCED

WRITTEN AND

BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON

GARDEN DELIGHT WILLIAMS LAWRENCE, WILLIAMSLAWRENCE.COM

Clockwise from top: Mead Embroidery Fabric in Saffron/Petal by Bunny Williams for Lee Jofa / kravet.com Giallo Siena Marble / abcworldwidestone.com Woodland Wallpaper in Stone by Bunny Williams for Lee Jofa / kravet.com Waldon Stripe Fabric in Brown by Bunny Williams for Lee Jofa / kravet.com Beaucaire Fabric in Orage / pierrefrey.com

Beau Monde Mosaic Tile in Chartreuse / annsacks.com Aguayo Tiles / sabinehill.com Palmer Print Fabric in Antique by Bunny Williams for Lee Jofa / kravet.com

WELL VERSED BENJAMIN JOHNSTON, BENJAMIN-JOHNSTON.COM

Clockwise from top: Andare Fabric in Salerno by Benjamin Johnston for S. Harris / fabricut.com Pudgy Pom Trim in Envy / fabricut.com Arabesque Tile in Royal Blue / annsacks.com

Madame’s Moire Wallpaper in Citrine by Vervain / fabricut.com Vendome Fabric in Peacock / savelinc.com Ode A Scout Field Tile in Vert by Kelly Wearstler / annsacks.com Olivetti Fabric in Capri by Benjamin Johnston for S. Harris / fabricut.com Chamonix Fabric in Gold / hollandandsherry.com WR-E612 Wall Relief Tile by Pratt + Larson / explorematerial.com Franja Trim in Saffron by S. Harris / fabricut.com Franco Trim in Acqua by Benjamin Johnston for S. Harris / fabricut.com Rosemont Mosaic Tile in Alpi and Belcaro Pleated Field Tile in Nubo Verde / annsacks.com Gaetano Fabric in Limoncello by Benjamin Johnston for S. Harris / fabricut.com Fluffy Fabric in Peapod / larkfontaine.com Mouvements Wallcovering in Esprit Libre / elitis.fr

EASTERN INFLUENCE

NATASHA BARADARAN, NATASHABARADARAN.COM

Clockwise from top: Pardis Fabric in Rosewater/Burnished / natashabaradaran.com Soraya Sheer Fabric in Hazel / natashabaradaran.com Costa Trim in Natural & Indigo / hollyhunt.com Kotakot Fabric in Ivory / dedar.com Calyx Jacquard Braid in Terra by Michael Aiduss / houles.com Fe Karoo Fabric in Cent Dix / toyine.com Fountain Fabric in Ivory / natashabaradaran.com Reflection Fabric in Dusty Rose / natashabaradaran.com

photo: christina gandolfo.

FEEL Collection

Textured Shower Bases

Created from an innovative, high-density composite material that evokes the appearance of natural stone, these streamlined bases are suitable for all bathroom types as they can be cut at the factory or even by the installer directly on site.

WHY NOT FEEL IT?

• Realistic texture

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• Stone-like strength

• Easy maintenance

• Slate or Concrete texture

• White, Grey or Black

• Matching drain cover

NANTUCKET NUANCES

GARY MCBOURNIE, GMCBINC.COM

Clockwise from top: Seaside Strie Wallpaper in Ocean / gmcbinc.com Arcadia Fabric in Delft / raoultextiles.com

Westmoor Check Fabric in Marine / gmcbinc.com Stuoia Stripe Rug in Color 01 / us.loropiana.com Whaling Flags Wallpaper in Grasscloth / gmcbinc.com Bali Jute Tassel Fringe in Burlap / samuelandsons.com White Seaweed Fabric in Blue / gmcbinc.com Quidnet Stripe Fabric in Sea Blue with Weathered Red / gmcbinc.com Damask Fabric in Red by Blithfield for Lee Jofa / kravet.com

Innovative design and the transformative nature of light have the power to enrich lives. Such is the belief that has guided the forward-thinking minds at Lutron for more than 60 years. The ethos is visible in Lutron’s signature keypads, which control lighting integrated into the whole home with labels like Energize, Relax, Retreat and Entertain. Providing a quick, intuitive way to shift the feel, tone and energy of a space, this feature brings the experiential element of lighting to the forefront. But the concept of working with the natural world lies at the helm, too. As the Lutron team says, “To make the best light control systems in the world, you need to control the best light source: the sun.” This thought has driven the brand toward green solutions, in which dimmers, occupancy sensors and automated shades work together to build sustainable, whole-home light management systems. The sun gets its due—and homeowners are naturally saving energy by living in tune with it.

THE CAPRI LEGACY

Back in 1961, Lutron’s first product began to define the light control industry. The Capri rotary dimmer featured an ergonomic, minimalist design that was intuitive to use and had the power to transform the ambience and comfort of a space. Today, it resides in the Smithsonian and serves to showcase the longevity of Lutron’s commitment to beautiful, thoughtful lighting design that transforms how home is experienced.

AN INTELLIGENT FUTURE

What will lighting look like in 50 years? Lutron believes it will be more beautiful, more personal and more intuitive. Capable of learning from occupants’ preferences and habits, smart systems will be able to adjust light levels and color temperatures seamlessly, eliminating the need for homeowners to even contemplate the task, unless they want to the future is about customization.

Top Bring the day’s changing intensity and colors into the interior with Natural Show, which synchronizes Lutron’s lighting with sunlight’s daily rhythms. Far left Ease into the evening hours with a soothing transition into calmer hues. Left Finish the night sharing a bottle of wine in intimate, incandescent warmth.

Photography Courtesy of Lutron

“Timelessness, simplicity, quality, authenticity— these words get bandied about, but to us, they’re a foundation at the root of our culture.”

LIGHT CREATES SANCTUARY

Shades and Lighting

Part of a home ecosystem. Designed by Lutron.

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Sartorial Spirit

Put your best foot forward with these American brands in uencing the way we dress up.

Bold Type

Fashionistas take note: To make a memorable statement, put on a number by Autumn Adeigbo. Whether it be a fringed coat, floral mini dress, or blouse bedecked in a print inspired by the designer’s Nigerian family roots, pattern, color and bold silhouettes define the Parsons grad’s collections. The Black designer prioritizes sustainable practices, like made-to-order, and supporting female-owned production facilities throughout the U.S. autumnadeigbo.com

upon rubelli.com 9" Tapered Pendent in Copper / $550 / arhaus.com Pintora Dinner Plate in Terracotta and Maroon / autumnadeigbo.com Studio Ottoman / Price upon request / buchanan.studio. Ellingham Chest of Drawers / Price upon request / vaughandesigns.com Checkered Hart Rug in Terracotta / From $199 / revivalrugs.com Coronado Suede & Feather Down Pillow in Sand / $189 / chauran.com

Doline Vase in Speckled / Terracotta / $240 / virginiasin.com

Clockwise from top right: Alexander Fabric in Sabbia / Price upon request / $62 each / sharland-england.com. Leather Ankle Strap Clog in Sienna / $770 /

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THE MODERN GODDESS

FEATURING THE ODIN® KITCHEN COLLECTION

Love All

Stripe lovers will rejoice in Kule’s cool offering of go-to, everyday pieces, ranging from simple t-shirts (a natural starting point for New York founder, Nikki Kule) to tote bags, sweaters and outerwear, to name a few. Equal parts preppy designs are classic staples twist that can be dressed up or collaborations with Bergdorf West Elm under their belt, the what comes next. kule.com

and sporty, Kule’s are classic with a playful twist that can be dressed up or down. With buzzy collaborations with Goodman and West Elm under their belt, the sky’s the limit for what comes next.

Clockwise Northeast Block each tangerinepaddle.com Scallop Lemon Rug / From $2,800 / jennifermanners.co.uk

Cylindrical Wicker Container with by Maurizi $440 artemest.com Striped Tote Canvas/Green / $198 / kule.com Hamptons Table Tennis / Price upon request / 11ravens.com Pillow Chair in Yellow / $1,995 / ash.world Tennis Time Peel & Stick Wallpaper / From $48 / katiekime.com Double Decker Umbrella in Cabana Orange Stripe / Price upon request / santabarbaradesigns.com Treccia Flat Sheet in White/Medium Blue / From $1,470 / pratesi.com Candy Glass Champagne Coupes in Sunshine / $230 for four / thisisthelast.com

Clockwise from top right: Northeast Harbor and Block Island Paddle / $85 each / with Wooden Lid by Mila Maurizi / $440 / . The All Over Tote in Canvas/Green / $198 /

Boding Well

Bode founder Adams Bode who first

Wellscene in as a menswear

ever women’s collection. With an M.O. for antique

Bode founder Emily Adams Bode Aujla, entered the fashion scene in 2016 as a menswear designer, delighted legions of fans at this year’s Paris Fashion Week with the debut of her firstever women’s collection. With an M.O. for antique textiles, appliqué, quilting and overall storytelling through garments, Bode captures a singular, nostalgic aesthetic that in-the-know dressers crave. For home dwellers, the brand also offers a special selection of textiles and furnishings that are equally as covetable. bode.com

are as covetable.

Daisy cecebarfi Bouquet lisacorti.com Beaded Crochet Bag in Blue / $450 / bode.com Basket Lounge Chair in Zero Kvadrat Fabric by Joe Colombo / $4,999 / gubi.com Plec Occasional Rectangle Table in Red by Antoni Pallejà / Price upon request / rsbarcelona.com Espresso Cup in Cypress and Dinner Plate in Marigold by Carolina Irving & Daughters / $25 and $115 / aerin.com Vintage Bell Light in Amber / $702 / rothschildbickers.com Kata Dimensional Field Tile in Rosa by Ali Budd / $145 per square foot / artistictile.com

Clockwise from top right: Coaster Napkins / $200 for six / cecebarfieldinc.com. Cotton Tablecloth in Lisa Bouquet Cream / $194 / . Basket Lounge Chair in Zero Kvadrat Fabric by Joe Colombo / $4,999 /

A LUXURY KITCHEN REVOLUTION

When Monogram and the Keeler Brass Company joined forces, the two iconic brands delivered an unprecedented level of artistry, detail and innovation to Monogram’s Designer Collection that is disrupting the luxury appliance space and elevating today’s kitchens to new heights. Designed in partnership with Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, this world-class collaboration created the industry’s first-ever custom 96-inch-high refrigeration panels—Monogram’s unparalleled panel that stretches floor to ceiling—as well as custom hoods, knobs, handles and hardware, resulting in highlypersonalized and sophisticated appliances that are taking the design community and style-savvy consumers by storm.

THE POWER OF TWO

Monogram’s Richard T. Anuszkiewicz and Keeler’s Knikki Kennedy Grantham on inspiration, design and collaboration.

Describe the philosophy that inspires the Monogram Designer Collection?

“The heart of the Designer Collection is to bring thought-provoking products that meet the wants, needs and visions of today’s homeowners to market,” Anuszkiewicz shares. “That ideal has been the impetus for unique design innovations like refrigerators that reach 96 inches in height. With taller ceilings becoming the norm in many homes, these models provide a better, more proportional fit than an 84-inch refrigerator. Similarly, our consumers are seeking something more impactful in their finishes and materials, so we’ve created a true luxury experience by incorporating world-class workmanship and innovation into this collection.”

Share your latest inspirations.

“Hyperphysical experiences,” says Kennedy Grantham. “With hardware being the thing we touch most on all case goods, the tactile element is so important. With that in mind, we spend a lot of time executing the proper feel to even the underside of hardware. This may seem like an afterthought, but it is a very important measure in design.”

What’s motivating you right now?

“Creating new products has always been a dream and goal of mine, and

with the launch of the Designer Collection, I’m very much of the ‘what’s next’ mindset,” Anuszkiewicz enthuses. “I’m currently putting a lot of energy into that, which is very inspiring and fulfilling to me.”

What constitutes good design?

“The fundamental principles of balance, proportion and scale can be applied to any facet of design, from the pen you’re writing with to the shape of a building,” Kennedy Grantham explains. “Those principles make an impression on everyone because they evoke emotions and instill powerful design into everyday life. The merging of Richard’s design philosophy with the legacy, innovation and craftsmanship of Monogram and Keeler Brass Company has brought about a product line that is like no other.”

How do you stay abreast of trends while remaining true to Monogram’s personality? “I task myself with discovering what’s relevant and has longevity,” Anuszkiewicz adds. “Being a student of design has instilled a habit in me of paying attention to tactile items while living, traveling, observing or inventing so that I can try to bring things forward that are either underrepresented or unavailable in the marketplace. Focusing on spaces and products through an architectural, material and furniture-focused lens is a unique approach that marries my vision with Monogram’s mission. These three things make my work and Monogram’s products stand out in a crowd.”

Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, Creative Director Monogram monogram.com monogramappliances

Knikki Kennedy Grantham, Creative Director Keeler Brass Company keelerbrasscompany.com keelerbrasscompany

“This groundbreaking partnership between Monogram and Keeler Brass Company has resulted in exquisite, one-of-a-kind hardware and accents.”

License to Experiment

MEET THE FRESH WAVE OF FURNITURE MAKERS WHO ARE PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF FORM, FUNCTION AND MATERIALITY.

CONVERSATION STARTER

Soft to the touch, Luam Melake’s saturated urethane and polyurethane foam furniture is inspired by positions that encourage social engagement. Perched here on the Listening Chair, Melake, who studied architecture at UC Berkeley, views a piece’s functionality as a way of expressing wishes for the future, namely one where digital distractions are few and personal interactions are cherished. Based in Harlem, New York, the senior materials researcher at Parsons came upon her unique material through trial and error. “I set out to create a sort of permanent upholstery for soft sculpture that could last for decades, while also being non-toxic nor requiring restoration.” luammelake.com, r-and-company.com

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON

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LOOKING AHEAD

Plaster is Hannah Bigeleisen’s medium of choice. “I think about it as an alternative to ceramics—it’s additive and subtractive, endlessly modifiable and virtually indestructible,” says Bigeleisen, who was introduced to the material as an undergraduate at the Cleveland Institute of Art (she later earned an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design). Outdoor-friendly pieces like the vibrant Bluetta Chair and Lily, Clover and Margueritte Tables—the latter of which are inspired by petal and leaf formations found in nature—come to life in her Brooklyn studio. Bigeleisen adds cotton pulp to her plaster mixture for added texture and reinforcement, while artist-made paint colors are mixed and applied to thoughtfully complement each design. Playful and fresh, she credits fellow designers’ break from tradition as a boost of confidence in pushing her practice forward. hbigeleisen.com

CHISELED CRAFT

“It’s an adventure and always an experiment,” says Raleigh native Matt Byrd of the challenges and joys of working with stone. The selfdescribed stone carver, who has a background in stonemasonry, recently moved from smaller sculpture to furniture, and is in the midst of an artist residency in Switzerland focusing on large-scale marble sculpture. The CIA Table and Peter Chair, pictured in his workshop, are carved from a solid chunk of granite and exemplify his largely freehand approach. “I don’t have a detailed sketch before I start,” Byrd admits. “I have a rough outline of what I want it to look like, and then I go for it. Sometimes it’s not perfect, but that’s what I love about the process.” mattbyrdsculpture.com

ARTFUL MANNER

Whether Emmett Moore is experimenting with materials or exploring the dialogue between art and design (of which he believes objects exist on a spectra, and the most interesting things are difficult to label), curiosity, resourcefulness and fluidity are central themes at play in his Miami studio. Case in point: the Bay Rag chair made from layers of secondhand t-shirts, epoxy and automotive paint—inspiration for the process was culled from the maritime industry—utilizes readily available, unexpected materials thanks to the port city’s apparel import industry. “The t-shirt became the perfect standard unit of measurement, like a two-by-four or a sheet of plywood, and a nice anthropometric unit to base the work,” Moore says. “The sizes of t-shirts relates directly to the human body as do dimensions in furniture.” emmettmoore.com

photo: kris tamburello.

This Isn’t Wood.

Fortina is a remarkable architectural system that looks and feels like real wood, but is made with aluminum and a hyper-realistic non-PVC surface.

is a remarkable architectural system that looks and feels like real but is made with aluminum and a non-PVC surface.

Available in a multitude of wood species and metal finishes for interior and exterior applications.

Available in a multitude of wood and metal finishes for interior and exterior

Small Photos, left to right: Louvers in Earl Walnut M, Abel Oak N, Rican Oak, some profiles in Vent Walnut, Earl Walnut and Rokko Cedar.

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REGALLY REPURPOSED

After years working in fashion, Sam Klemick turned to woodworking as a creative outlet. The hobby ultimately transformed into a fullfledged business in response to fashion’s wasteful overproduction. Today, Klemick strives to source discarded materials, which, in turn, influences the direction of her work. But in the end, the Los Angeles designer wants people to respond to what resonates with them. “I hope furniture design continues to diversify and show individual points of view,” Klemick says. “It doesn’t have to be quirky and colorful or muted and round to be relevant.” Klemick, pictured at LA Woodshop where she handcrafts wooden components, is seated on the Ebony Cutie Stool made of salvaged Douglas fir. She is flanked by a soap and lye version and the Pinwheel Nap Chair—all of which are topped with deadstock canvas. studiosamklemick.com, lawoodshop.com

photo: christina gandolfo.

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STORIED APPROACH

Chicagoan Norman Teague believes that furniture contributes to a narrative of who we are, and the makers behind such pieces play a crucial part in our shared story. Citing recent events like the pandemic, the creative regards comfort as a driving force behind his designs. “We are asking more from our homes,” Teague says. “The answer lies in the things we live with—the multifunctionality and beauty of objects.” Photographed in his studio, the Art Institute of Chicago alum stands beside his blue Sinmi Stool and red Africana Chair. Made of basswood, the stool is inspired by the bentwood tradition of 1930s furniture maker Isokon, while the chair represents the resilience of the African American experience. For Teague, making furniture isn’t just a creative process, but a way to communicate a Black presence and provide a platform for local talent. normanteaguedesignstudios.com

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LIVING

Designers flex their creative prowess in the kitchen and share what makes the heart of the home hum.

Cooking with Fire

DESIGNERS GO ALL OUT TO ACHIEVE PERSONALITY-PACKED KITCHENS FOR THEIR CLIENTS.

WRITTEN BY ALYSSA BIRD

PRODUCED BY SARAH SHELTON

ZOE FELDMAN

For a D.C.-based client with a beautiful 1910 Beau Arts brownstone, designer Zoe Feldman needed to transform a dark garden level kitchen into a bright and livable space. With light now pouring through the room, Feldman could then focus on creating an area to be savored.

There are so many interesting details. Where did you start? We wanted to modernize the kitchen while retaining this historic home’s classic feel. Our goal was to infuse the space with some unexpected moments without making it feel too saturated. We landed on a subtle palette of grays and walnut surfaces with a moment for the jewel-toned range.

What was important to the clients for this space? We try to create solutions tailored to each client’s lifestyle. The homeowners don’t cook very often, but they wanted a beautiful space to dine. We took advantage of an existing curved wall and transformed it into an intimate dining area. We added pop-up outlets so it can dually function as a workspace.

Overall, what makes a good kitchen? A good k itchen is a workhorse. I subscribe to the belief that you can have a beautiful kitchen without being precious about maintenance. Knicks and stains are part of the charm of a great kitchen—I cut things directly on my marble countertops. Europeans have always done this; we just need to catch up! zoefeldmandesign.com

The space features Calacatta marble countertops from GLB Tile & Marble Co., a Waterworks sink and faucet, an Ilve range and clé backsplash tile. A Jamb pendant hangs above the banquette while the island is illuminated by an Urban Electric Co. fixture. Designer Zoe Feldman collaborated on the gut renovation with architecture firm Outerbridge Horsey Associates and builder McFarland Woods.

interior photo: stacy goldberg. portrait: max burkhalter.

SARAH ROBERTSON

Seasoned pro Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn was more than up for the challenge of reimagining a Greenwich, Connecticut, kitchen to suit the needs of a young family. As avid cooks who love to entertain, the kitchen needed zones to prep, cook and serve efficiently, along with an area for casual dining and plenty of storage to boot.

Talk to us about the palette. The clients showed me inspiration images of blue kitchens, so that was our starting point. We found the perfect shade—Benjamin Moore’s Van Courtland Blue—that acts as a neutral and goes with everything. It’s lighthearted, fun and colorful without being too much. To break it up, we added a cherry cabinet that coordinates with the flo oring.

How do the two islands function? It’s a long room, so the space called for two islands. One long island would have cut off the circulation of the room. We actually widened the kitchen by two feet to accommodate them. One is for prep and storage and another for seating.

Are coffee stations popular? Yes, people are requesting dedicated breakfast pantries that can double as a cocktail bar. Here, we installed closed storage that includes drawers for tea, snacks, silverware and vegetables. studiodearborn.com

Designer Sarah Robertson topped the islands with quartzite, lined the backsplash with Pratt + Larson tile, and incorporated Visual Comfort & Co. lighting. A coffee bar is concealed behind retractable doors. Robertson worked on the project with Granoff Architects and DG Construction Service.

Living Beautifully with Hunter Douglas Window Fashions, the possibilities are endless.

Stop by either of our Hunter Douglas Galleries—one in Plano and one in Southlake. See the wide variety of Window Fashions, the fabrics, textures, and colors. Our Hunter Douglas experts will guide you in the selections that will make your home even more beautiful.

“A good kitchen embraces your day-to-day life like a friend . It feels helpful, kind, loving and joyful. It enables you to go about your daily life feeling both supported and inspired.”

–SARAH ROBERTSON

REGAN BAKER

It’s not always easy to create a stylishly ambiguous space, but Regan Baker did just that for a client’s circa-1949 Bay Area residence. The directive called for a traditional feel—but still artful, inviting and not overly precious. Therefore, the designer served up a kitchen that is chic yet durable for the young family, hitting every style note with aplomb.

Tell us about the inspiration. The client is from Canada and wanted a modern-meets-rustic farmhouse. She loves drama, so we paired warm

oak with dark blue cabinetry and a Calacatta Oro marble backsplash that’s refined and elevated. The reclaimed oak shelf provides display space for found items and lends a personal touch to the room.

How are you pushing yourself when it comes to kitchen design?

I’m thinking through the busy pace of a client’s life, including how their children will use the kitchen, so they can learn how to be more independent in the space. A kind of Montessori-inspired approach. Here, it was important to include multiple water sources for everyone to stay hydrated and fill up their own water bottles. The kids even have their own area to prepare food.

How did you decide on materials for the island? The island is used for informal meals, so we chose to treat it as a piece of furniture and make it feel different stylistically. The oak is topped with soapstone, which ties in with the dark window f rames. reganbakerdesign.com

For this San Francisco kitchen, designer Regan Baker worked with architecture firm Home and Commercial Plans and contractor Coast To Coast. The cabinetry is painted Benjamin Moore’s Blue Note and paired with Ashley Norton hardware and Moen faucets. CB2 barstools sit under a fixture by Workstead.

Photography by Dan Piassick

2023 RESIDENTIAL EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARDS

Introducing the 2023 Luxe RED Awards, honoring excellence and innovation for the best in residential projects and product introductions.

Meet the Judges

Luxe Interiors + Design invited design professionals from across the country to compete in the 2023 Luxe RED Awards. After receiving more than 1,600 entries, a panel of industry experts weighed in to select our winners, and the public voted for our Readers’ Choice awards. Meet the judges:

Courtney McLeod

FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL, RIGHT MEETS LEFT INTERIOR DESIGN

Courtney McLeod believes in the power of design to spark joy and utilizes a kaleidoscopic toolbox of texture, pattern and color to create a singular and cohesive expression of each client’s unique personality and lifestyle. The name of her award-winning, New York–based full-service design firm, Right Meets Left, reflects her design process, which is rooted in an optimal balance of innovative design (right brain) and analytical rigor (left brain). She serves as a trustee of the New York School of Interior Design.

Benjamin Johnston

PARTNER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR, BENJAMIN JOHNSTON DESIGN

Houston-based Benjamin Johnston has dedicated his life to the pursuit of artistic expression as a designer, artist, teacher and tastemaker. Johnston earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Texas A&M University and his Master of Architecture from University of Texas at Austin. Since launching his first design business focused exclusively on interiors, he has expanded the firm to include architectural services, offering clients a holistic approach that allows his team to manage the creation of luxury homes from start to finish.

Noz Nozawa

PRINCIPAL INTERIOR DESIGNER AND OWNER, NOZ DESIGN

Principal interior designer and owner of San Francisco’s Noz Design, Noz Nozawa is known for her commitment to artful, highly personal interiors. Fearless in her design choices, Nozawa’s spaces are grounded in a commitment to helping her clients access joy and love through the process and have earned her projects across the country as well as many industry accolades. Nozawa holds a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Marie Flanigan

PRINCIPAL,

MARIE FLANIGAN INTERIORS

Award-winning interior designer Marie Flanigan uses her experience as a classically trained and practiced architect to unlock a unique level of depth through her mutual consideration of interior and structure; her homes reveal the magic that transpires when each is made to augment the other. Flanigan’s trademark style is evident through a sophisticated use of color, texture and light. Every home she designs receives her personal signature of timeless elegance and innovative simplicity.

Sean Anderson

PRINCIPAL, SEAN ANDERSON DESIGN

Sean Anderson presents a sense of style that offers enduring interiors for inspired living. His design philosophy is rooted in the pursuit of creating customized, soulful spaces that tell the unique story of those who inhabit them. Anderson began his design career in 2013 with the formation of his namesake firm in Memphis. Since its inception, he and his team have transformed homes and commercial spaces with his enigmatic style and casual, collected aesthetic. Sean Anderson Design offers a full suite of bespoke interior design services to residential and commercial clientele throughout North America.

Pamela Jaccarino

VICE PRESIDENT AND EDITOR IN CHIEF, LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

Pamela Jaccarino is the founding Editor in Chief of Luxe Interiors + Design, the largest network of architecture and design magazines in the country, a position she has held since 2005. Jaccarino has been instrumental in the growth of the publication, both locally and nationally, and continues to champion its fresh vision and evolution. She also lectures frequently on design-related topics. Prior to joining Sandow Media in 2002, Jaccarino was an executive editor with the LVMH Group.

Bathroom

Exterior Architecture

Interior Architecture

NATIONAL WINNER

Ryan Street Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

David Michael Miller Associates

ARIZONA

Ryan Street Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Michael Abrams Interiors

CHICAGO

Factor Design Build

COLORADO

Urbanology Designs

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Kelly Marie Interior Design

FLORIDA

Workshop/APD

GREATER NEW YORK

Lucas/Eilers Design Associates

HOUSTON

KAA Design

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Shannon Adamson Interior Design

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Tucker & Marks

SAN FRANCISCO

Anna Booth Interiors

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

Heliotrope Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

PHX Architecture

ARIZONA

LaRue Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Robbins Architecture

CHICAGO

Forum Phi

COLORADO

Wernerfield

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Smith and Moore Architects

FLORIDA

Haver & Skolnick Architects

GREATER NEW YORK

Cusimano Architect

HOUSTON

Woods + Dangaran

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Heliotrope Architects

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Geddes Ulinskas Architects

SAN FRANCISCO

Christopher Architecture & Interiors

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

Michael G. Imber, Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

David Michael Miller Associates

ARIZONA

Michael G. Imber, Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Craig & Company

CHICAGO

Tumu Studio

COLORADO

William S. Briggs, Architect

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Thomas Melhorn

FLORIDA

Messana O’Rorke

GREATER NEW YORK

Cusimano Architect

HOUSTON

Woods + Dangaran

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Studio H Design

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Regan Baker Design

SAN FRANCISCO

Historical Concepts

SOUTHEAST

Interior Design Jewel Box Spaces Kitchen

NATIONAL WINNER

Chad Dorsey Design

REGIONAL WINNERS

IMI Design

ARIZONA

Bradshaw Designs

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Suzanne Lovell Inc.

CHICAGO

Karen White Interior Design

COLORADO

Chad Dorsey Design

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Strang Design

FLORIDA

Grade New York

GREATER NEW YORK

Dodson Interiors

HOUSTON

Meghan Eisenberg

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Kat Lawton Interiors

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

NicoleHollis

SAN FRANCISCO

Melanie Turner Interiors

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

Andrew Suvalsky Designs

REGIONAL WINNERS

Earth & Images

ARIZONA

Anne Barger Designs

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Amy Carman Design CHICAGO

Karen White Interior Design

COLORADO

Deborah Walker & Associates

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

The Associates Studio

FLORIDA

Andrew Suvalsky Designs

GREATER NEW YORK

Tracy Design Studio, LLC

HOUSTON

Birgit Klein Interiors

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Charlie Hellstern Interior Design

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Kendall Wilkinson Design

SAN FRANCISCO

T.S. Adams Studio, Architects

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

GordonDunning

REGIONAL WINNERS

IMI Design

ARIZONA

Ryan Street Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Donna Mondi Interior Design

CHICAGO

Charles Cunniffe Architects

COLORADO

Tori Rubinson Interiors

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Ellen Kavanaugh Interiors

FLORIDA

BHDM Design

GREATER NEW YORK

Kara Childress Inc.

HOUSTON

Chad Waterhouse Design

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Light and Dwell

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Amanda Teal Design

SAN FRANCISCO

GordonDunning

SOUTHEAST

Landscape Architecture Outdoor Spaces

Restoration or Renovation

NATIONAL WINNER

Hoerr Schaudt

REGIONAL WINNERS

Refined Gardens

ARIZONA

Eden

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Hoerr Schaudt

CHICAGO

Design Workshop

COLORADO

Melissa Gerstle Design

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

KWD Landscape Architecture

FLORIDA

LaGuardia Design Group

GREATER NEW YORK

Viola Gardens

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Land Morphology

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Boxleaf Design

SAN FRANCISCO

NATIONAL WINNER

Hollander Design Landscape Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

Drewett Works

ARIZONA

Double B Design

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Robbins Architecture

CHICAGO

Design Workshop

COLORADO

From the Ground Up

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Ellen Kavanaugh Interiors

FLORIDA

Hollander Design Landscape Architects

GREATER NEW YORK

Laura U Design Collective

HOUSTON

Abramson Architects

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Arterra Landscape Architects

SAN FRANCISCO

Linda MacArthur Architect, LLC

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

Sutro Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

Iconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe

ARIZONA

Jobe Corral Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Deep River Partners, Ltd.

CHICAGO

Aspen Design House

COLORADO

Urbanology Designs

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

LaBerge and Ménard

FLORIDA

Eric J. Smith Architect

GREATER NEW YORK

Kara Childress Inc.

HOUSTON

Jill Lewis Architecture

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

The Residency Bureau

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Sutro Architects

SAN FRANCISCO

T.S. Adams Studio, Architects

SOUTHEAST

Wow-Factor Room

Readers’ Choice

Best of the Rest

NATIONAL WINNER

Mark English Architects

REGIONAL WINNERS

Salcito Design Group

ARIZONA

Liz MacPhail Interiors

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Bruce Fox Design

CHICAGO

D’Amore Interiors

COLORADO

Tori Rubinson Interiors

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Eolo Design

FLORIDA

Studio DB

GREATER NEW YORK

LJ Interiors

HOUSTON

Murphy Deesign

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

The Residency Bureau

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Mark English Architects

SAN FRANCISCO

Colordrunk Designs

SOUTHEAST

The Aspiring Home Interiors

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

BATHROOM

Specht Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd.

LAS VEGAS, NV

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Unscripted Interior Design COLORADO

INTERIOR DESIGN

Alison Damonte Design

SAN FRANCISCO

JEWEL BOX SPACES (shown above)

Maverick Design

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

KITCHEN

Mariani Landscape

CHICAGO

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Carol Kurth Architecture + Interiors

GREATER NEW YORK

OUTDOOR SPACES

Cdot Design Studio

ARIZONA

RESTORATION OR RENOVATION

Arditi Design

GREATER NEW YORK

WOW-FACTOR ROOM

Nicole Hogarty Designs

BOSTON, MA

BATHROOM

Purple Cherry Architects

ANNAPOLIS, MD

EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

PKA Architecture

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Isabel Ladd Interiors

LEXINGTON, KY

INTERIOR DESIGN

Cloth & Kind

ANN ARBOR, MI

JEWEL BOX SPACES

Ivy Residential Concepts

BATON ROUGE, LA

KITCHEN

Dan Gordon Landscape Architects

WELLESLEY, MA

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd.

LAS VEGAS, NV

OUTDOOR SPACES

Patrick Ahearn Architect

BOSTON, MA

RESTORATION OR RENOVATION (shown above)

LeBlanc Design

BOSTON, MA

WOW-FACTOR ROOM

PRODUCT WINNERS

Bath: Collection

BUSTER + PUNCH

Cast Bathroom Collection

Bath: Faucet

KOHLER CO. Occasion Faucet Collection

Bath: Mirror

DURAVIT

Mirror With Lighting from Zencha Bathroom Collection

Bath: System

BRIZO® KITCHEN & BATH COMPANY

The Mystix™ Steam System

Flooring

LEGNO BASTONE

St. Moritz G1 from European Elegance Collection

Folding Door

LACANTINA DOORS

V2 Folding Door

Kitchen: Range

HESTAN Smart Gas Range

Kitchen: Refrigeration Innovation

BEKO HOME APPLIANCES

Bottom Mount Refrigerators with HarvestFresh™

Kitchen: Ventilation System

GAGGENAU

Vario 400 Series Downdraft Ventilation System

Kitchen: Wine Dispenser

DACOR

24 Inch Built-In Wine Dispenser

Lighting: Chandelier

ARTERIORS

Raine Chandelier

Lighting: System

JOHN POMP Drift Lighting System

Outdoor: Collection

PERENNIALS AND SUTHERLAND

Perennials and Sutherland by Vincent Van Duysen

Outdoor: Design Innovation

TUUCI

Ocean Master MEGA MAX Classic

Rug Collaboration

THE RUG COMPANY WITH GHISLAINE VIÑAS Shongololo

Stone: Collaboration

COSENTINO WITH NINA MAGON Dekton® Onirika

Stone: Mantel

FRANÇOIS & CO.

The Silhouette Mantel from Contemporary Collection

Textile: Collaboration

KRAVET COUTURE WITH COREY DAMEN JENKINS Trad Nouveau

Textile: Collection

THE VALE LONDON Sloane Capsule Collection

Tile: Design

FORNACE BRIONI

Le Piastrelle Segnate by Giovanni Barbieri

Tile: Sustainable Design

KOHLER CO.

The Abstra™ Collection by Kohler WasteLAB®

Wallcovering: Collaboration

HARLEQUIN WITH DIANE HILL

Florence Wallpaper in Fig Blossom, Apple & Peony

Wallcovering: Innovation

ARTE

Mimic Moth from Moooi Wallcovering Memento Moooi Collection

Windows & Doors

JELD-WEN

Auraline® True Composite Windows & Patio Doors

Product Readers’ Choice

Baldwin Hardware

BATH ACCENTS & ACCESSORIES

Modern Cabinet Hardware Collection

Legno Bastone FLOORING St. Moritz G1 from European Elegance Collection

Four Hands

FURNITURE DESIGN

Zoia Dining Table

Monogram Luxury Appliances

HOME APPLIANCES

Monogram™ Designer Collection by Richard T. Anuszkiewicz

Emtek

KITCHEN ACCENTS & ACCESSORIES

Select Cabinet Collection

Baker Furniture

LIGHTING

Murano Vessel Pendant from The Thomas Pheasant Collection

McGuire Furniture

OUTDOOR DESIGN

Cuerda Lounge Chair from The Laura Kirar Collection

François & Co.

STONE & TILE

The Silhouette Mantel from Contemporary Collection

Egg & Dart Textiles

TEXTILES

Rainbow from Pride Velvet Collection

Arte

WALLCOVERINGS

Secret Silhouettes from Décors & Panoramiques Collection

LaCantina Doors

WINDOWS & DOORS

V2 Folding Door

DISCOVER WHAT YOU’VE BEEN MISSING

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Inspiration Starts Here.

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

ONES TO WATCH

When fresh energy, innovative ideas and new ways of working are infused into a time-honored industry or profession, the needle leaps forward in exciting and inspiring ways. On the following pages, Luxe Interiors + Design showcases and celebrates the thinkers and doers in the worlds of art, architecture, craft, interior design, construction, landscape design, real estate, technology and more who are elevating people’s lives and lifestyles with their unique skills, talents and visions.

ALEXIS PEARL DESIGN

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Most every up-and-coming talent in the field of design has a signature. For Alexis Pearl, who worked at several illustrious firms before taking the leap to found her own, it’s livability. “I want you to feel like you can actually live in your house,” she says. “I want all of my clients to walk into their home and be comfortable. No one wants to worry about table rings or wine stains—we strive to make selections that will perform for our clients and their families.” In pursuit of this mission, Pearl and team employ a process that hinges on consistently high-quality specifications. “Our ideal projects have a collaborative energy that employs a holistic approach to the space,” Pearl says. “Teamwork is one of the practices I learned early in my career and prioritize today.”

SUCCESS + STRIVING

What has been Pearl’s greatest success thus far? “Honestly, starting my own design company has itself been the biggest achievement of my career,” she says. “I was also named an emerging designer for 2023, which was an amazing moment!” As for what’s next, continuing to work with great builders, architects and clients is top of mind.

OFF-DUTY DESIGNER

“I have two daughters—a five and seven year old,” Pearl says. “During the week, I’m either at soccer games cheering for the one doing cartwheels in the corner, or at Boone Elementary’s cafeteria serving hot pizza or doing a BodyPump class at the Y. On the weekends, I love to drink hot tea on my front porch— say hi if you ever walk by!”

Top White-oak paneling envelopes this light filled dining space.

Photography Robert Tsai

ALEXIS PEARL, LEAD DESIGNER

ALEXIS PEARL DESIGN

ARIA STONE GALLERY

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As one of the most design-defining yet functional elements of the home, stone should be selected with care. Enter, Aria Stone Gallery. Based in Dallas but the trusted partner for projects throughout the country and the world, from the U.K. to New Zealand, the company is beloved for its unparalleled inventory and white-glove service. “We are known for having the best quality of a particular stone specimen, but I’d say we are even more so valued for having unique, one-ofa-kind stones that are uncommon,” says partner and COO April Renee Graves. “We thrive on the hunt for rare materials or that needle in the haystack for a discerning client.” Since launching Aria in 2013, Graves has been instrumental in building the business and its reputation. With plans to expand with showrooms in other locales and an ever-loyal client base, Graves and the rest of the team at Aria are certainly ones to watch.

FROM COUTURE TO QUARTZITE

“I have a master’s degree in design from Central Saint Martins in London,” Graves shares. “I spent the first decade of my career working in Europe in fashion and textile design. What I’ve experienced in that process is understanding color direction and being able to forecast design trends. It translates to Aria in that I follow the theory of 70 percent of a collection being geared toward consumer need and the other 30 percent being a seasonal ‘taste of the runway,’ so to speak.”

AT THE CORE

For Graves, family serves to motivate and inspire—and give her an outlet for work-life balance. “Life off-the-clock takes place outdoors whenever possible. As we’ve started our family, the activities have transitioned from 100-mile road bike rides to pulling a bike trailer, but it’s exciting and rewarding to experience that shift.”

Top & Bottom In the expansive and beautifully-illuminated Aria showroom, natural stone slabs are on full display for customers to visualize, touch and compare with swatches.

APRIL RENEE GRAVES, PARTNER/COO

AUDREY CAMPBELL DESIGN

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In the design industry, it is a thrill to see an experienced professional strike out on their own. In January of this year, Audrey Campbell did just that, founding her namesake company after five years on the Dallas-Fort Worth scene. Her motivation was to explore a niche. “I’ve witnessed ground-up new builds where the designer was involved early on, and it showed me how that approach creates a clear story and aesthetic that informs all else,” she says. “That is what I’m aiming to do.” Alongside this love of design-build, Campbell gravitates toward mixed materials and finishes, a signature she hopes to grow into. “I believe it is important to incorporate time-worn elements, antiques and layers of textiles and decor in addition to adding new pieces,” she says. “This creates the feel of a space that has been around for generations, even as it is modern and relevant.”

GOAL GETTER

Asked to share her intentions for her firm as it enters year two, Campbell enthuses, “I want my work to be viewed as timeless design that is enjoyed for generations but also filled with unique conversation pieces. My goal is that my work will speak for itself, but that the clients, vendors and trades I interact with will also speak highly of us.”

Top Rich tones and layered textures create an inviting space for both large parties and intimate exchanges. Right Natural seagrass counter stools and time-worn brass pendants help to anchor the gracious kitchen island, making it an ideal gathering space in the heart of the home. Center Warm woods and vintage accents are perfectly paired with crisp whites and alabaster contrasting trim work to create a welcoming retreat. Far right Textured bouclé chairs with warm, curved wood frames are paired with a round ebony stained table to create an environment that encourages conversation.

Photography Becca Lea Photography

“Design should cultivate an environment that enhances the everyday world in which we live.”

AUDREY CAMPBELL, OWNER AND PRINCIPAL

BAILEY LOWE DESIGN

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In an age when growing into one’s home through multiple stages of life is becoming more common for numerous reasons, the ability for design choices to honor the past while being appropriate for the future is key. That’s precisely where Bailey Lowe comes in for many of her clients. “My beginnings were in historical home design, researching period-appropriate modifications and making them useful for the modern family,” Lowe says. “When I started my firm in 2017, I continued to use a home’s charm and quirks while also customizing to meet a family’s functional needs.” Constantly striving to wow her clients with fresh concepts, Lowe relies on her love of testing, trying and giving “wild” ideas their due. Alongside this creative process, a close relationship with the client acts as a tool to ensure that every space speaks to them and their vision.

BAILEY LOWE, CEO AND PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

ORIGINAL MUSE

Lowe shares the story of a project that set her on the design path: “Our first home was built in 1910, and I was able to bring it back to life within the parameters that place it on the National Register of Historic Places. From the full-footprint basement with exposed joists, we learned about the structure of the home (especially when fixing the bathtub falling through the floor). From the original hardwood floors, we learned about hidden beauty. From the three generations of wiring, we learned about the stories a home could tell.”

Top Mirrored cabinets house this client’s most used serving pieces, while providing balance opposite the commercial-size refrigerator. Right A custom reading nook creates usable space for growing siblings in this reimagined playroom. Center Double islands open the kitchen to the living space, maximizing both function and family time. Far right Little details make a big impact in this fun powder room.

BELT

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In any creative pursuit, seeing a talented individual dedicate themselves to a niche is exciting. Enter, Louis Beltran, who, alongside his family, has been crafting unique metalworks for residential design since opening Belt in 1985. From classical to contemporary, railings to art commissions, the works produced by the firm are forever pushing boundaries and redefining the possibilities of metal use.

“Each project we’ve completed has been a milestone in our portfolio, expanding our horizons and opening our clients’ imaginations,” Beltran says. Based in Miami and New York City but collaborating on projects throughout the globe, the Belt team has won many an award for its beautiful designs— and unparalleled craftsmanship. “We have honed our skills in the old-world techniques of blacksmithing, bronzing, forging and casting, combining them with cutting-edge craftsmanship.”

LOUIS BELTRAN MAESTRO, SCULPTOR, ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER

STEPS OF SKILL

Beltran shares the process Belt undertakes for each custom creation:

• First, the concept is envisioned and interpreted by me, with input from our design team.

• Then, it is drawn to detail by architects and designers to ensure it suits the project, dimensions, etc.

• Millenary techniques, such as forging, chiseling, hammering, sand and lost wax casting and repoussé are then executed by hand.

• Lastly, special finishes like oil, beeswax and hand-applied patinas are the final touch.

Top This outstanding work of art is inspired by nature and designed by Louis Beltran. Right Peacock in the hands of the maestro, where imagination takes form. Center The detailing of the peacock feathers is impressive. Far right Inspired by the gates of paradise, this piece is beautiful.

KAT BLACK INTERIORS

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While creative vision may appear to be inherent, it takes passion, drive and dedication to achieve. So it is with Kat Black. As the owner and principal designer at Kat Black Interiors, she brings a wide range of skills and talents that she’s perfected over the course of her life and career. “I had 15 years of creative and business experience in the design industry before taking a leap of faith and opening my firm in 2021,” Black says. “That path has provided me with the tools I need to achieve success for myself and my clients.” Known for designing livable, luxury spaces with a nod to contemporary style, Black’s unique expertise and collaborative spirit are what take her projects to the next level. “I help guide my clients to make the best design decision for them,” she shares. “After all, their homes should reflect who they are and inspire them to live their best lives.”

KAT BLACK, OWNER AND PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

DESIGN DISCOVERIES

• What sets your work apart? Fresh color palettes, natural elements, rich textures and thoughtfully-planned selections that are tailored to each and every project and client.

• Describe your ideal project. Working on new builds and large renovations that take a home to the studs because it allows us to start fresh and bring the client’s vision to life from the ground up.

• Define success. Running a profitable business with happy employees and satisfied customers, while still having time for myself and my family.

• What’s new? We are currently working on an exciting new restaurant project in West Texas, which has inspired me to incorporate more commercial spaces into our portfolio.

Top Part of a large-scale renovation in Southlake, this kitchen’s functional design and organic elegance perfectly suits the fun-loving family that gathers there daily. Left A beautiful burl wood coffee table with gold-leaf accents takes center stage in this chic, yet comfortable space. Right Kat Black’s renovation of this midcentury gem honored its unique vintage details, while bringing it fully up to date for modern living.

Photography Top & Left by Becca Lea Photo Interiors; Right by Matti Gresham

KAT BLACK

KNOX BUILT CONSTRUCTION

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At the heart of every great creative mind lies a deeply-ingrained set of ideals and values as well as a passion for what they do. As the president of Knox Built Construction, Blake Byrd exemplifies this truth. “I was drawn to building from a young age and upon discovering the construction management degree program at Texas Tech I knew I was on the right path.” After a successful career in commercial construction and custom home building, Byrd founded Knox Built and was named president in 2019, and the firm has remained at the forefront of excellence ever since. “Having a servant’s heart and truly honoring our clients’ wants, needs and visions makes us unique in an industry that so often has a reputation for quality and service that is less than,” Byrd adds. “Each Knox Built team member cares deeply about exceeding our clients’ goals and the level of homes we build. After all, each house we build is someone’s dream.”

SAGE ADVICE

“I like to advise our clients at the beginning of each project to trust their decision because they’ve hired the right builder to make their dream home a reality,” Byrd shares. “Construction is filled with ups and downs but trusting that you’ve built the right collaborative team is reassuring and makes the process enjoyable.”

A SOLID START

When asked how his impressive résumé influences his work today, Byrd replied, “My time in largescale commercial construction profoundly impacted me in a number of ways. Starting with a strong understanding of complex architectural drawings and developing a solid appreciation for each step in the process has laid the groundwork for our current growth and success.”

Top The linear lines in this sophisticated kitchen are complemented by ample storage options, which guarantees crisp, clean and uncluttered surfaces.

Bottom A chic and savvy custom storage wall achieves a polished look and provides the homeowners with a luxurious, livable environment.

“Our core values and approach to each project make our work stand out.”

BLAKE BYRD, PRESIDENT

MAULDIN DESIGNS

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To build a true design legacy, one must possess a creative soul and a yen for learning and experience. Presenting Jen Mauldin. As the owner of the award-winning firm Mauldin Designs, she’s been sharing her collaborative spirit and passion for great design with her discerning clientele since 2012. “I studied architecture and art at Texas A&M and abroad in Italy,” Mauldin says. “After nearly 10 years at Wilson Associates designing six-star resorts and palatial villas, I switched my focus from architecture to interior design.” Working on a global scale in Las Vegas, Vail, Abu Dhabi, Puerto Rico, Beijing, Santa Fe and across Texas provided Mauldin with the comprehensive skills that set her projects apart. “Each space we design is as unique as the people who live there,” she adds. “When a client’s best friend walks into their home and says, ‘This is totally you!’, I’ve done my job.”

DEFINING DESIGN

• Who has inspired you professionally? I had so many mentors at Wilson Associates, especially Cheryl Neumann who really pushed me to be my best creative self. I’m also very thankful to my ASID Peer Table Group whose ongoing friendship and support is invaluable.

• What advice do you have for a young designer hoping to succeed? In this industry it’s easy to get caught up in the expectations of who you are supposed to be, so be yourself and do you!

• How do you include the client in your creative process? We work with them from beginning to end to curate environments that bring exceptional beauty, function seamlessly and reflect who they are and how they want to live.

Top An eye-catching terrazzo floor and tub surround set the stage for the Dornbracht plumbing fixtures and artful lighting by Apparatus and Ladies & Gentlemen in the primary bath. Bottom Custom white oak cabinetry, BassamFellows Spindle stools and a bold artwork by Cobie Russell bring sophisticated style to this state-ofthe-art kitchen.

Photography Courtesy of Jen Mauldin

“We create artful yet livable spaces our clients enjoy for generations.”

JEN MAULDIN, OWNER

MODERN BRASS INTERIOR DESIGN

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Peace, comfort, love and a reflection of one’s values, traditions and ethos—this is what Selina Hilton aims for her clients to feel every time they come home to a space she and her team at Modern Brass Interior Design created. Of course, the firm’s tagline, “professionally designed, uniquely yours,” is fitting. “In however many years, I want to look back and know that we made hopes and dreams into a reality,” Hilton shares. “That, and I want to see a team whose members have reached their professional goals thanks to great training, education, resources and opportunities—without having to sacrifice their families.” The latter inspired the founding of MBID, in fact. Hilton wanted to find a way to be present with her family while pursuing her passion, and she carved the path for herself in Modern Brass. “Design is what I love, but my family is my ‘why.’”

GREATER GOOD

“My biggest goal is to add a non-profit that would be an extension to my interior design business,” Hilton shares. “Adoption and foster care are how we grew our family, so we know how financially and emotionally exhausting that can be. We would like to alleviate the burdens of preparing a nursery, bedroom, playroom or bathroom.”

Top This gorgeous, timeless kitchen incorporates brass, wood textures and a beautiful white finish. Right Accessories and small details can transform a kitchen design and finish off a space. Center The contrast of the dark, moody wall and neutral, light bedding is cozy and refreshing. Far right A moody lounge vibe is perfect for the kids to hangout or to entertain with a happy hour!

Photography Fred Rodriguez of Aesthetic Supply Co.

“Success, to me, means that I have provided a service and a space that my clients love.”

SELINA HILTON, CEO AND PRINCIPAL INTERIOR DESIGNER

MORGAN METZGER INTERIORS

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The path to one’s dream career isn’t always clearly defined. In the case of Morgan Metzger coming to own her namesake interior design firm, it was certainly unconventional. “After spending eight years in the electrical distribution industry and styling interiors as a hobby for friends, I took the plunge,” she says. She credits her mother and grandmother with inspiring her via their own careers in design and painting, and today, she says, “I can honestly say I’m living my dream.” Still, her first working life does inform the current one. Collaborating effectively with contractors and distributors was key in her previous role, and now it helps with those big remodeling projects. “I have an intimate grasp on project timelines, realistic expectations and how to advocate for my clients,” she shares. “It helps me to balance creating something beautiful with ensuring satisfaction in the process.”

TUNED IN, TUNED OUT

Asked to share what she most enjoys when she’s “off the clock,” Metzger enthuses, “Well, you never really are, are you? Staying connected with clients and colleagues, sourcing inspo, handling business administration— there is always something to be done. That said, I do prioritize spending time with my beautiful daughter, Emma, and my loving husband, Chris. We like to go on mountain trips out west to hike and explore, as well as monthly Hill Country visits to family.”

Top This existing patio home was extremely dated. The MMI team was able to completely transform each space, breathing new life into the entire home with updated everything. Right Perfectly paired with modern lines and organic textures, this classic Mediterranean primary bathroom feels sophisticated, yet cozy. Center Metzger deemed this house “every designer’s dream to decorate,” having been a beautiful blank canvas at the start. Far right This entry offers a warm welcome, blending with the modern tone of the house. Big accessories draw the eye to the amazing millwork.

“My style is a little bit modern, a little bit earthy in tone and texture, a touch vintage and always centered on the client.”

MORGAN METZGER, PRESIDENT AND OWNER

STARR CONSTRUCTION

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Success can be gauged by the passion, joy and satisfaction achieved from the work one does and how that positively impacts the lives of others. With an outstanding reputation for building spectacular luxury homes, Gary Starr founded Starr Construction in 2015 with those ideals in mind. “I gauge success by my level of happiness and the happiness I bring to others,” Starr says. “I love what I do and watching Starr Construction grow year over year is pretty amazing too!”

With his fiancée and business partner Jennifer Buckles by his side, Starr has assembled an awardwinning team that takes custom construction and exceptional quality to the next level. Buckles shares, “Because we love the challenge of doing something we’ve never done before and are always striving for perfection, we put our hearts and souls into every project. That’s why our homes will bring satisfaction and delight for years to come.”

THE BUILDING BLOCKS

• What motivates you? A major competitive streak and achieving our goals with extraordinary results.

• How do you include clients in your process? We ask a lot of questions and get to know our clients on a personal level so that we fully understand their wants and needs and how they wish to live in their new home.

• What’s next? To continue learning new ways of working and how to apply the latest technologies to what we do as we keep building our professional network of the best architects, designers, artisans and trades in the industry.

Top This expertly-executed open floor plan exemplifies Starr Construction’s mission to deliver beauty through quality and simplicity. Right Expansive and elegant, this primary en-suite bath blends a variety of textures and natural tones to make a spectacular statement. Photography Costa Christ

• What do you want your firm’s legacy to be? We always want people to say that Starr Construction builds a solid home, does what they said they’re going to do and goes above and beyond to make their clients happy.

“We are committed to building homes and relationships on a strong foundation.”

JENNIFER BUCKLES AND GARY STARR, OWNERS

TAYLOR GRIFFIN INTERIORS

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When fresh design perspectives meet boundless energy and a unique sense of style, great environments are born. Introducing Taylor Griffin. Since founding her namesake firm one year ago, she has been causing a creative stir within the Dallas design community. “I graduated from the University of Texas in 2018 and returned to Dallas right away,” Griffin says. “Between growing up and spending college summers here, I’ve always felt at home in the design district and am very inspired by this city’s creative capacity.” Although she is a young designer, Griffin has already developed a sophisticated aesthetic and synergistic approach that makes her work truly stand out. “My favorite projects feature bold colors and textiles mixed with classic finishes,” she adds. “And I love taking a client ’s wants and needs and running them through my filter. After all, the most fun design process is a collaborative one!”

A RISING STAR

• Share highlights from your first year in business. I enjoy being at the forefront of all design decisions, both big and small. Additionally, I completed my first full renovation last year, which was an exciting and rewarding experience I hope to continue in Dallas/Fort Worth and beyond.

• How has your journey inspired you? My time working under the guidance of other designers helped develop my unique sense of style. In those collaborative environments, I was able to mix patterns and explore color, and I now know my way around an antique mall!

Top A painting by Joyce Howell, courtesy of Blue Print Gallery, hangs above a custom sofa and serves as the perfect pop of color against the blue walls in this sunny, playful living space. Right Sitting next to a bright bay window, this antique English drop-front desk and matching mahogany chair, which was reupholstered in Cowtan & Tout’s Panther, satisfies a desire for old and new.

Center From the bold Pierre Frey wallpaper to the brass hardware accents, this homeowner was not afraid to have fun with her powder bath selections. Far right Painted in Benjamin Moore’s Coastal Cottage, the main bedroom houses a custom bed upholstered in Chelsea Textiles velvet, antique nightstands and Arterior lamps. Photography Costa Christ; Headshot by Hannah Vista Photo

“What sets me apart is that I offer a fresh take on timeless design.”

TAYLOR GRIFFIN, LEAD DESIGNER

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Happily Ever After

Clients find their fairy tale in an art-filled Austin abode tucked beneath a canopy of trees.

WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHASE DANIEL | STYLING BY STEPHANIE BOHN PHILPOTT

Architecture: Ranjit Gupta, Cornerstone Architects Interior Design: Cori Pfaff, Ashby Collective Landscape Architecture: Roy Adams, Raiz Design Group

fter seven moves in fewer than 20 years, these homeowners were ready to put down roots. “We’ve had great experiences living in different cities, but with Austin, we had our Goldilocks moment,” the wife says. “This house is just right.” The couple most recently lived in California—and the home they found struck them as “a transitional take on Santa Barbara design,” the wife adds. And because it wasn’t complete, they looked forward to having the opportunity to customize finishes and make it their own.

“This house is a contemporary approach to Mediterranean style,” says architect Ranjit Gupta, whose design was brought to life by Shapiro Homes LLC with Allegiant Contractors. “The design is clean and modern, but with an ode to traditional forms like pitched gables and parapet walls.” Gupta used limestone, traditional for this region, but opted for long cuts stacked horizontally to create an unexpected look. He also eschewed any window ornamentation to keep lines tidy, “simple, almost stark,” he describes. Dappled sunlight floods in through the unadorned steel windows, creating an indoor-outdoor spirit while adding a touch of drama inside.

“We wanted to disrupt what you typically see in transitional homes by going bolder,” the wife notes. To realize this vision, designer Cori Pfaff focused on the clients’ defining stylistic influences: the work of Lebanese luminary Claude Missir, a devotee of 1930s French modernism; and the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan, both the gravitas of the galleries and the exuberant energy of its famous shop. “The goal was to juxtapose artdriven sophistication with a feeling of playfulness,” Pfaff explains.

The rooms were furnished with new and custom designs, but the designer let the couple’s burgeoning art collection guide her choices. “I wanted everything to be simple but architectural, sculptural but subdued,” she describes. The homeowners worked with art advisor Alexis Armstrong on what became a journey all its own. “We went from wanting to select a few special

pieces to creating a collection that became one of the most prominent features of the house,” the wife says. “That meant thinking deeply about what each artist brought to the mix in terms of theme, technique and aesthetic, as well as about balancing established and emerging artists.”

A large textural painting by Kazumi Nakamura greets guests in the entry, hinting at the palette soon to unfold. In the dining room, Pfaff paired a red-lacquered table with yellow-leather chairs below a Persian carpet-inspired work by Jason Seife. “I like to think of rooms as having ‘a top moment’ and then other furnishings complementing that hero piece,” she says. In the living room, where they placed art by Erik Madigan Heck and James Nares, Pfaff focused on unexpected furnishings in colors that enhance the works: the bronze-hued sofa, purple armchair and teal rug. “How we’ve used color, especially jewel tones in big, intentional doses, is one of my favorite elements of the house,” the wife muses.

There are occasional pauses on color (notably in the kitchen, defined by its white oak cabinetry; and the husband’s study, done in golden tones), but color returns upstairs in the family’s private spaces. Pfaff designed the sons’ respective homework and game rooms to be “fun and funky,” pairing Shepard Fairey prints with Gaetano Pesce’s La Mamma chair, also in teal. A pair of velvet chairs leads the design of the couple’s bedroom, which features a few architectural surprises. “I played with that space to make it feel different from the rest of the house,” Gupta says. Tall ceilings rise above the room, though he kept them lower over the seating area for a cozy feel, and he opted for a barrel vault in the bathroom. “It’s a play on light and curves, inspired by Louis Kahn and Le Corbusier’s Catalan arches,” he says.

Outside, Pfaff selected minimalist furnishings in neutral tones to echo landscape designer Roy Adams’ plantings, while not distracting from the interiors. And though there’s an outdoor kitchen and pool to entertain guests, the exterior spaces are meant to be contemplative in an ode to Japanese Zen gardens. “We’d always been so transient that we never had the luxury of truly settling down,” the wife adds. “It’s been a treat to tailor each space to how we actually use it.”

Custom items in the study include a ceiling fixture by Blueprint Lighting and desk by Mockingbird Made. Gubi armchairs from Lekker Home join a rug from Black Sheep Unique. Elegant Kitchen Cabinets, LLC constructed the shelving.

Above: Kazumi Nakamura’s acrylic-on-cotton canvas defines the entry; consultation and lighting for art throughout the home were by Alexis Armstrong of Armstrong Art Consulting and Byrdwaters Design, respectively. A custom bench by Mockingbird Made and Lapchi rug from Black Sheep Unique complete the vignette.

Opposite: The Meridiani dining room table and Cassina chairs, all from Scott + Cooner, sit below Philippe Malouin pendants from The Future Perfect. Phillip Jeffries’ coffered wood veneer wallcovering from David Sutherland is punctuated by Jason Seife art and draperies in a Stroheim sheer-linen blend from Cocoon.

Chairs from Blackman Cruz face the living room’s James Nares painting, which hangs above a Belgian Blue limestone mantel made by Architectural Tile & Stone. Erik Madigan Heck’s print is illuminated by an Anna Charlesworth chandelier. The rug is from Holly Hunt.

Above: The outdoor seating area overlooks a pool and gardens. Landscape designer Roy Adams conceived the exterior to flow seamlessly from the interiors and visually complement the house. Twin lounge chairs from Harbour offer a moment of serenity.

Opposite: Noir shelving creates a backdrop in the media room, an ideal spot for movie nights. The brand’s coffee table and Arteriors stools nestle on a Loloi Rugs floor covering. The oversize pendant is from Lumens.

Above: In the main bathroom, Signature Hardware’s tub with Newport Brass fixtures, all from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, is surrounded by Ann Sacks tile. Moooi’s chandelier complements Mokum draperies from Holly Hunt.

Opposite: John Chamberlain art presides above the couple’s bed, which is dressed in SDH Fine European Linens bedding from Wildflower Organics. A CB2 bench rests atop a rug from Black Sheep Unique. Below a Lawson-Fenning chandelier, the armchairs are upholstered in Schumacher velvet.

Above: An RH mirror reflects Kristy Stafford wallpaper from Supply Showroom in the pool bath, which features millwork by Elegant Kitchen Cabinets, LLC. A Native Trails sink and Brizo faucet outfit the Caesarstone countertop fabricated by Architectural Tile & Stone. Sconce lighting is The Urban Electric Co. Opposite: Sharing a child’s bedroom corner are an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair from Rove Concepts, Moroso side table and Jason Trotter art. A Missoni blanket tops the bed.

PAST IS PRESENT

Treasured furnishings and collector cars help drive the design of this newly constructed dwelling in Dallas.

WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE DEORIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN KARLISCH STYLING BY JENNY O’CONNOR

Architecture: Svend Christian Fruit and Kevin Mut, Bodron/Fruit Interior Design: Carrie Hatfield, Carrie Hatfield Interior Design Home Builder: Steve H. McCombs, SH McCombs Co., Inc. Landscape Architecture: Mary Ellen Cowan, Mesa Design Group

Acouple’s collector cars were an important consideration for the design of this new home in Dallas by architect Svend Christian Fruit. “It’s more than just a collection; they’re like members of the family,” the architect says. Tasked with accommodating six automobiles (including two for everyday use), Fruit and his project manager, Kevin Mut, considered the lot’s width and shape to create twin garages flanking the entry courtyard. “To a degree, splitting them up had the domino effect of establishing symmetry in the floor plan,” Mut explains. The home’s central core extends from the entry to a dining room and two-story living room facing a backyard completed by landscape designer Mary Ellen Cowan. Off to one side are an open kitchen and bar, with the primary suite on the other. Rounding out the plan, an upstairs gallery overlooks the living room while connecting the guest bedrooms.

“The block has a mix of newer, larger residences and smaller, older ones,” Fruit describes. “We wanted to break down the scale so that the twostory volume was pushed farther away from the street,” he continues of the design, which was brought to life by builder Steve H. McCombs along with on-site superintendent Vaughn W. Shadle and project coordinator Lynn Livingston. Mut adds: “Although this is a neighborhood that welcomes a wide range of architectural styles, we didn’t want to create something that stands out.” With that in mind, the duo selected a quiet palette of Kansas Cottonwood buff limestone for both the exterior and interior walls as well as Flint Hills Gray for the stone floors. Accents of vertically ribbed wood siding surface on the second-story exterior façades. These inspired a wood-slat screen that covers the top of the living room’s window wall, which helps temper both the room’s grand scale and the southern sun.

Throughout the interior, additional wood accents soften the vast expanses of stone and glass. You’ll find walnut cabinetry in the kitchen, bar and primary suite, as well as white oak on the flooring, window casings and millwork. “Oftentimes, white window trim is used to match lighter walls,” the husband notes, “but we wanted more warmth,

color and contrast.” To that point, lighting designers Granville McAnear and Balthazar Cordero illuminated the ceiling coves in main areas such as the living room, kitchen and even the primary bathroom. Meanwhile, interior designer Carrie Hatfield, working in close collaboration with the clients, selected furnishings that underscore this desire for more juxtaposition. “The upholstered pieces feature clean lines to complement the architecture,” Hatfield explains, “but it was also important to balance those lines with rich materials. In this case, we used velvet and mohair upholstery, sheer wool draperies and light fixtures that really warm the space.”

In the living room, for example, a sculptural midcentury Vladimir Kagan floor lamp joins a rug rich in texture and a vibrant blue pattern to infuse dimension and energy. In similar fashion, the dining room’s antique sideboard—repurposed from the couple’s previous residence—and ornate 19th-century French mirror appear in stark stylistic contrast to a sleek custom dining table, which comprises marble discovered during the hunt for kitchen countertops. “I love the mix of the stone, wood and velvet-upholstered chairs,” Hatfield says, “and the oversize Isamu Noguchi light sculpture really creates impact.”

Elsewhere, the extensive search for a seat large enough to match the entry wall’s considerable scale yielded perhaps Hatfield’s most interesting furniture find. Welcoming guests through the front door, a refurbished oak-and-bronze bench was originally created for legendary architect I.M. Pei’s Dallas City Hall project in the late 1970s. This commanding piece was part of the building’s original installation. “The homeowners loved its story and connection to the city,” the designer muses.

Time and again, selections like these imbue the spaces with substance. “The chair at my dressing table was my grandfather’s, and when I was growing up, I always loved the shape of it,” the wife recalls of a seat refreshed in a cozy bouclé. Likewise, in the husband’s office, the blue tones of a traditional rug passed down from his father complement chairs dressed in cobalt velvet—while nodding to the pair of collector cars visible through windows into the adjacent garage. Indeed, for a residence designed to showcase the owners’ most treasured possessions, a reverence to the past feels as current as ever.

A custom door with hardware by Gisler Metal Works opens to the entry. The bench, originally conceived for I.M. Pei’s Dallas City Hall project, was found at 20cdesign. Eric Roinestad sconce lighting from The Future Perfect overlooks a sheep from William A. Karges Fine Art.

“THE UPHOLSTERED PIECES FEATURE CLEAN LINES TO COMPLEMENT THE ARCHITECTURE, BUT IT WAS ALSO IMPORTANT TO BALANCE THOSE LINES WITH RICH MATERIALS.”

–CARRIE HATFIELD

In the living room, a vintage Janus wing chair and ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar from Sputnik Modern rest on a custom Shiir rug from David Sutherland. The Bright Group’s sofa in Schumacher’s Rocky performance velvet is paired with Vladimir Kagan’s Swan floor lamp from Holly Hunt.

Above: Flat-cut walnut cabinets constructed by Signature Millwork bring a warm tone to the kitchen. The sculptural island features Arabescato Corchia marble, which was purchased at Aria Stone Gallery and fabricated by Il Granito. Florals are by Haile Wossen.

Opposite: The kitchen’s marble reappears in the nearby bar, where it contrasts with Walker Zanger’s Nero Marquina marble on the backsplash. A vintage brass-and-glass light fixture from John Gregory Studios juxtaposes the Blanco faucet from TKO Associates.

Above: The primary bedroom’s curved nightstand made by Designs by EG mimics the outline of a headboard in Schumacher’s Rocky performance velvet atop a Stark rug. The Urban Electric Co.’s Audley sconce provides light.

Opposite: Danube marble purchased at Stone Source and fabricated by Il Granito creates a showstopping primary bathroom. The Urban Electric Co. sconces illuminate a his-and-her vanity with cabinets crafted by Signature Millwork. InPhase Audio installed the Lutron shades.

Above: Gracie’s hand-painted wallcovering complements Walker Zanger’s Nero Marquina marble in the powder room. Vintage Murano-glass sconces were found at Jean-Marc Fray French Antiques. The Fantini Rubinetti faucet and Kohler sink are from TKO Associates.

Opposite: Dmitriy & Co’s walnut armchair upholstered in ochre bouclé from Holland & Sherry offers a cheery moment in the wife’s study. Wallcoverings from Supply Showroom include a Kelly Ventura pattern for the walls and fabric-covered cork from Quercus & Co. behind the desk.

Color Wheel

From paintings to wallpaper, this Dallas artist induces joy with her vibrant point of view.

WRITTEN BY LAURA FENTON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN CLEMONS

When Dallas artist Jill Elliott first ordered one of her watercolor paintings (a grid of color swatches against white) as a custom wallpaper, she was simply trying to find a pattern for her downstairs bathroom.

“If I discovered colors I liked, the design would be too busy. Or if there was a print I wanted, it didn’t come in any joyful colorways,” she laments. After Elliott had her custom paper installed and shared a photo of it on Instagram, requests came flooding in about where to buy it.

Prior to her Insta-famous wallcovering, Elliott had been writing about and teaching art, hoping to foster a community around the wellness benefits of creativity. She quickly realized that wallpaper might be better aligned to her skills and goal. “It brings together the artistic practice, the mindfulness of it, and then the paper can exist in somebody’s space and influence how they live in their home,” Elliott says.

Starting a wallpaper company might have been a big leap for another creative, but Elliott had years of professional experience working in concept design and visual merchandising. Two years on, Elliott’s Color Kind Studio is about to expand into fabrics and rugs— and that first vibrant grid design remains the company’s best seller.

Around the time she launched her business, Elliott felt an itch to take her personal artwork in a new direction with oil paints. This medium allows her to experiment with a looser, more layered style as well as a larger scale. “I shouldn’t have been launching a business and wanting to explore something new, but I needed studio time that was still about expression, play, mistakes and learning,” the artist reveals. “With watercolor, I was always painting and wondering, ‘Can this be a wallpaper?’ ”

Most recently, Elliott has been exploring transparency in her personal paintings after taking a class with artist Robert Szot, who works with oil paints thinned down to a translucent wash. “It’s a blend of what I love about watercolor and oil,” she explains. Elliott makes a small collage every day from papers she has painted with watercolor and then torn into pieces. She never knows what will influence her paintings or her wallpaper designs. “I try to keep them separate,” Elliott notes, “but the best times are when there is a flow back and forth and the two practices are speaking to each other.”

Dallas artist Jill Elliott of Color Kind Studio sets time aside daily to create without constraint (opposite), including making torn-paper collages using her paintings (previous page, left). She translates her penchant for pattern designing into vibrant wallcoverings (bottom) and even an upcoming line of fabrics (below).

Warm Welcome

Blending a family’s lively spirit with classic charm, a new Houston home enchants passersby.

WRITTEN BY MARGARET ZAINEY ROUX

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIE SOEFER

Architecture: Robert Dame, Robert Dame Designs

Interior Design: Jennifer Martinez, Jennifer Martinez Interiors

Home Builder: Andrew Evans, Parker-Evans Custom Builders

eeing your home makes my commute better every day,” reads the handwritten note carefully tied to a potted plant left on the front doorstep of Houston designer Jennifer Martinez’s clients. Although it wasn’t the first or last time the interior designer’s work received accolades, it is perhaps one of the most memorable.

“Knowing my clients love their home is a great compliment in and of itself, but having a total stranger make such a grand gesture is icing on the cake,” Martinez says of the acclaim from an anonymous passerby.

The newly constructed abode was composed by Martinez as well as residential designer Robert Dame. “It was inspired by the shinglestyle movement, which is considered to be among the first original American architectural styles with roots dating back to the late 19th century,” Dame describes. Defined by its swooping slate roof, deep porch, painted cedar siding and brick, the façade nestles into the surrounding mature plantings and massive oak trees to project a been-there-forever look. Inside, however, its easy flow, fresh color palette and modern furnishings exude the youthful spirit of the bustling family of five who live there. Handsome millwork and cased openings, signatures of Dame’s sophisticated style, allow the series of spacious rooms to feel cohesive yet distinct. Meanwhile, a combination of vaulted and coffered ceilings brings the spaces’ dramatic heights down to a cozy, more human scale.

To support the warm, welcoming ambience, Martinez turned to the Dmitri Koustov abstract oil painting—sourced by art advisor Liz Anders through Anya Tish Gallery—that now presides over the living room mantel. “We found this piece right after we installed Sheetrock,” the designer says. “In many ways, it drove some of our most important design decisions.” The painting’s vibrant blues, greens, corals and oranges appear in the fabrics and even paint colors that sew together the main living spaces. The resulting palette is bold and fun, infusing the house with an energy that keeps it from coming across as too serious or stuffy. It also helps bridge the gap

between the more classic architectural features and the contemporary finishes and decor. “You can see that in the juxtaposition between the clean, sharp lines of the plaster mantel and the loose swirls in the artwork,” notes Martinez, whose project managers were Jessica Broussard and Elizabeth Hogan.

In addition to such stylistic contrasts, a thoughtful blend of textures, colors and patterns permeates the interiors. Beginning in the entry, the exaggerated size of the graphic grass-cloth wallcovering reads as earthy and organic. This mélange continues into the adjacent living room, which features a leafy-green faceted side table; a pair of nubby, tweed-like teal chairs with ottomans; and a vintage coffee table made from burled wood and black-painted cane. Also visible from the entry, the study is clad in strong but smooth bleached white oak paneling installed by builder Andrew Evans. This space straddles rustic and refined thanks to its traditional dentil and crown molding mixed with a color scheme of rich blues, rusts and bronzes.

The dining room, on the other hand, is the epitome of plush. Its walls and ceiling are completely padded and upholstered using a whimsical floral linen in a blue and blush colorway, which was customized exclusively for the clients. The blue-lacquered trim and an antiqued gray finish on the Louis XVI-style chairs round out the mix. “Layers of texture and color appear everywhere, including some unexpected places,” Martinez says. Even a powder room has “wow” factor. Here, marbleized wallpaper and an entry door wrapped in black alligator-embossed leather and finished in a brass nailhead trim take the design to the next level. “So often, it’s the little details like these that make the biggest impact,” the designer notes.

Given that philosophy, it should come as no surprise that Martinez peppered the interior with a few more special features. Consider the laser-cut metal inserts on locker doors in the mudroom, Chippendale cabinet fronts in the bar area, and the lacquered Kelly-green pantry door and lemonmotif wallpaper in the kitchen. “The sky is the limit when you click with a client, and they are open to new ideas,” Martinez says. “You will create magic that even the neighbors can experience.”

A chandelier from Sourced by Janet Wiebe and walls wrapped in Schumacher’s Mrs. Howell print welcome guests in the entry. The Joseph Company covered the nearby living room’s chairs and ottomans in Pierre Frey’s Arsene linen from Culp Associates.

Above the custom-plastered living room mantel by Segreto Finishes hangs a Dmitri Koustov painting from Anya Tish Gallery. Highland House’s Catbird chair from Found joins the coffee table from Shabby Slips Home.

Left: Farrow & Ball’s Oval Room Blue coats the bar’s cabinets. New Ravenna’s Rattan mosaic tile backsplash from Ann Sacks and pulls from Elegant Additions complete the space. An Oushak rug found at Turkish Carpets, Inc. grounds the dining room beyond.

Opposite: The Joseph Company swathed the dining room in Textiles by Smith’s Cherry Blossom linen from Supply Showroom. The chandelier from Susan Horne Antiques suspends above chairs from Joyce Horn Antiques, Ltd.

Above: Janus et Cie furnishings, studded with blue pillows from Perennials and custom ones in Brunschwig & Fils’ Les Touches print, bring indoor comfort to the outdoor living area. The grounds and pool were brought to life by landscape designer Steve Henry of Gregory/Henry Landscape Design and Installation.

Opposite: Custom white-steel windows by ACI Metalworks enclose the breakfast area. Below Pinch’s Anders light from M.Naeve sit Modern History chairs found at Area wearing Isobel’s Deco Stripe fabric from Supply Showroom.

Left: Lee Jofa’s Taplow print backs a mirror from Brooke Drake and Murano-glass sconces from Sourced by Janet Wiebe in a powder room. THG Paris’ faucet accents the Dover white marble counter from Pomogranit + ADR.

Opposite: Visual Comfort & Co.’s Carat pendant crowns a child’s bedroom. Kravet draperies with a Samuel & Sons trim complement the floor covering from Venetian Blind Carpet One Floor & Home.

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Manufacturer Universal Screens | Photographer Justin Terveen

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INNOVATION AT HOME

The cutting-edge technologies and smart home features that were the stuff of science fiction a mere decade ago have changed the way today’s homeowners live and interact with their environments. Like a modern-day miracle, temperature, lighting, cooking, shading, security, entertainment and much more can be controlled with the simple touch of a button or voice command from anywhere in the world. Turn the page and explore “Innovation at Home,” a special section dedicated to the most exciting and innovative breakthroughs, and meet the visionaries who conceive, design, create and oversee these high-tech helpmates.

Ace Integrated Technologies

ACE INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES

214.436.1005 | aceintegratedtech.com | aceintegratedtech

With smart home innovation evolving practically week over week, one wonders what the future will hold. John Armstrong and Greg Watton, principals of Ace Integrated Technologies, paint the picture: “Well, we’re closer to getting the Jetsons’ house, so pretty much whatever your mind can come up with is on the way. Everything will continue to get more seamless and personalized, while being easier to use.” That, of course, is where the Ace team comes in. From automating shades to keep the intense Texas heat at bay to kitchen counters that can adjust to different heights with the press of a button, the firm makes lifestyle-changing upgrades previously unheard of. “We get curveball requests all the time, but we always say, ‘let us think about it,’ and find a way to make it possible,” Watton says. Armstrong adds, “If a customer can dream it, we can make it happen.”

PART OF THE WHOLE

“When a homeowner is deciding on their contractor, they should be choosing their AV company too,” Armstrong shares. “We have the unique ability to work alongside other teams to create plans for security, shades, HVAC, sprinkler systems and pool automation. Ace Integrated Technologies is a one-stop shop offering in-house CAD design services, allowing us to design and build to scale.”

SMART MOVES

Watton shares a few of the Ace projects that best display the power of technology at home.

• We had a client with a fireplace but no space to store extra firewood, so we had a custom firewood lift built to our specifications. This allowed the wood to be stored below the floor and controlled via remote control.

• For an artist client who had a false bookshelf installed between her living area and art studio, we created an automated system on her remote that allows her to operate it with a garage door motor.

Top Smart technology solutions can be seamlessly incorporated into indoor-outdoor floor plans, for the ultimate entertainment and convenience. Right This golf simulator brings the green into the home.

“Technology has changed while we’ve been on this phone call.”

ELLISTON SYSTEMS & DESIGN

214.634.9525 | ellistonsystems.com | ellistonsystems

When cutting-edge technology is unobtrusive and easy to operate it takes a home’s design and function to the next level. Since 2001, Steve Elliston and his award-winning team at Elliston Systems & Design have been doing just that. “I started my company with the idea of helping consumers, architects, designers and builders integrate the latest technology, while minimizing the aesthetic impact on the home, because we believe that technology doesn’t need to be seen to be enjoyed,” Elliston says. “We’ve also made it our mission to develop systems that are complex enough to do anything and simple enough for anyone to use.” Those systems include custom-designed whole-home audio, home theaters, lighting, shades, home automation and more. Elliston adds, “We welcome anyone looking to upgrade their home to visit our showroom and discover why we’ve been industry and innovation leaders for the past 22 years.”

TECH TALK

• What does innovation mean to you? At Elliston Systems, we believe innovation means taking the newest or most complex technologies and then designing a simple, elegant and often automated solution for the whole family.

• Share a unique project that exemplifies your commitment to innovation. When a client asked for an automated water cannon for their waterfront dock, we made it possible for them to fire it off using their Crestron control system. With the touch of a button, they are able to interact with boats and boaters in their area.

• What emerging technology is exciting you most right now? Although it’s easy to get excited about video walls and home theaters, we are most passionate about new lighting technology. The changes we’re beginning to implement now will undoubtedly be the standard in the coming years.

Top The Elliston showroom showcases the top shade fabric options from Lutron as well as discrete audio designs that won’t impact a room’s aesthetic look or feel. Right Designed in partnership with award-winning theater designer, Keith Yates, Elliston’s showroom theater demo has fabric walls and controllable back-lighting to help illustrate placement options for speakers and acoustic products. Far right A Crestron-controlled water cannon that can be fired from the dock, the house or anywhere in the world was a one-of-a-kind ask from a fun-loving family.

Photography Top & Right by Dan Piassick; Far right by Patrick Y. Wong

“Controlling and automating the intricacies of your home is what we do.”

FIBER-SEAL OF NORTH TEXAS

972.889.8807 | dallas.fiberseal.com | fibersealofnorthtexas

Exceptional products and services are key to maintaining a home’s beauty and integrity. That is why Fiber-Seal has become an important part of so many homeowner’s lives. “With Fiber-Seal’s all-inclusive fabric protection services, spots and spills are easily blotted away—taking the worry out of owning fine furnishings,” says Lisa Mattich, owner and interior care consultant at Fiber-Seal of North Texas. “We also provide an easy-to-use Fabric Care Kit for dealing with minor mishaps. If any spots or spills persist on protected furnishings, we offer a complimentary spot cleaning service where an experienced technician comes to the home.” A brand on the cutting edge of clean, Fiber-Seal is always working to improve and innovate. “We consistently conduct in-house research and development to find the most effective protection and maintenance solutions to keep our clients’ homes in top condition.”

CLEAN LINES

Lisa Mattich shares her expert insights

• How do you stay ahead of innovations in your industry? We are always working to discover the best ways to care for every new fabric and textile type being introduced to the market.

• Talk about the growing importance of sustainability. The fact that Fiber-Seal protection extends the life of furnishings makes us an indispensable part of a sustainable lifestyle. Additionally, our most popular protection products are GREENGUARD Gold Certified, which means they test low for chemical emissions and help to reduce indoor air pollution.

• What new tools are you using to meet clients’ unique needs? For our animal-loving clients, pet urine is one of the toughest challenges with fabrics and floor coverings. Fortunately, FiberSeal’s recent implementation of UV light technology has proven to be extremely effective at removing these stubborn stains.

Top Fiber-Seal lets pet owners live worry-free. Right One of Fiber-Seal’s highly-trained experts maintains the fabric on the pieces in this room by Herrin Design Concepts. Far right With Fiber-Seal’s fabric protection, potential stains can be easily blotted away.

Photography Right by Ethos Media; Far right by Fiber-Seal of North Texas

“The Fiber-Seal Fabric Care System helps make the pretty practical and the luxurious livable at a cost-effective price.”

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