Luxe Magazine - November/December 2022 Houston

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LIVE BEAUTIFULLY

What does it mean to live well? To be perfectly at ease, in comfort and style?

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CLOSETS INTERIOR

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Bringing Nature Indoors

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BEAUTY surround yourself with

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THE ART OF DINING

Personalization Meets Performance

From Style to Innovation, Freedom® Refrigeration Leads the Way in Cooling

Premium-Grade Stainless Steel Interiors

Air Flow Technology

WiFi-Enabled with Home Connect®

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DESIGN DISPATCH

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

Radar

TERRAIN Landscape professionals discuss the importance of waterwise designs.

HOLISTIC

For architect Veronica Schreibeis Smith, the future of built environments begins with wellness.

RETREAT

Escape to four immersive destinations aimed at health and harmony.

EXPLORATION

In Montana, The Green O

In Montana, The Green O provides a stylish respite away from it all.

Market

MATERIAL

These feel-good mood boards star the latest fabrics and wallcoverings.

TREND

Indulge in pretty products inspired by today’s top tastemakers.

SPOTLIGHT

Head-turning furnishings make the case for repurposed materials.

Living

KITCHEN + BATH Wellness is the common thread in these beautiful kitchens.

THE REPORT

These mood boards star in pretty make is the common thread spaces are the home’s

Sanctuary spaces are the home’s new must-have room.

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Artistic License

Familiar Territory

Shifting Gears

Bella Vita

COVER: In this Houston living room, designer Jon Green situated a Fernando Botero portrait overlooking yellow A. Rudin armchairs and a custom pink ottoman, all in Brunschwig & Fils velvet. Stripes contour the armchair in a Jim Thompson Fabrics silk as well as the Stark rug.

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Pyramid Faucet Set

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THE LEADER in LUXURY

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A native Houstonian, a licensed realtor for over 25 years and the #1 ranked agent year after year, Laura Sweeney works with Buyers and Sellers of all price points in the inner-loop and surrounding neighborhoods. Laura enjoys working with new and repeat clients and along with her three licensed assistants they pride themselves on their extremely ethical and professional reputations. Laura has a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of real estate and is known for providing the highest level of service and a luxury experience to every client. Even on her busiest days, she is always available for her clients and is just a short phone call away.

Call Laura to help you with all of your real estate needs!

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MOMENTS OF ITALIAN DESIGN

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THE PLACE buyers + sellers love

See why LVMKT is the premier, cross-category, one-stop gift and home market. Against the backdrop of a dynamic city with world-class dining, accomodation and recreational opportunities, Las Vegas Market elevates the “see it, touch it, feel it” product experience to new heights. Plus, you can explore other leading industry trade shows, like KBIS, SURFACES, International Builders’ Show and National Hardware Show while you’re in town. Here is what you won’t want to miss at LVMKT Winter Market 2023:

UPHOLSTERY FURNITURE

Traditional, classic, contemporary or midcentury—upholstery is in the building block for most living spaces. Whatever your customer’s comfort and style preferences demand, LVMKT’s exhibitors have the fabric, leather, silhouette and size for you.

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LIGHTING, DECOR + MORE

From lighting and rugs to art and accessories, Las Vegas Market’s thousands of resources showcase an exclusive array of “jewelry” for the home. It’s all designed to enhance and complete your unique interior style.iyour i t i t l

Arteriors

Hooker Furnishings

Norwalk Furniture

GIFTS + HOUSEWARES

The showrooms in Building C include everything from seasonal to handmade to housewares, creating a truly something-for-everyone sourcing destination. Find the items your customers seek—ones that express their style.

INNOVATION + INSPIRATION

Las Vegas does things differently, and LVMKT embodies the city’s colorful spirit and sense of discovery. From stunning showrooms to signature programming and events, it is a world-class market where your experience is the top priority.

REDISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LAS VEGAS

With something for every age, recreation and budget, as well as entertainment and dining that is second to none, Las Vegas is a destination. Attend LVMKT and experience it all, for the ultimate work trip!

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NORTHEAST DIRECTOR

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WEST COAST DIRECTORS

Lisa Lovely, Carolyn Homestead

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INTEGRATED MARKETING

DIRECTOR, DIGITAL STRATEGY Samantha Westmoreland

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SENIOR MARKETING DIRECTOR Jana Weill INTEGRATED MARKETING MANAGERS Verity Lister, Frank G. Prescia INTEGRATED GRAPHIC DESIGNER Antoinette Childs

PARTNER + PROGRAM SUCCESS

DIRECTOR, PARTNER SUCCESS Jennifer Kimmerling PARTNER SUCCESS MANAGER + TEAM LEAD Brittany Watson SENIOR PARTNER SUCCESS MANAGERS Lauren Krause, Susan Mallek, Molly Polo LUXE PREFERRED, PROGRAM SUCCESS MANAGER + ANALYTICS SPECIALIST Victoria Albrecht LUXE PREFERRED, PROGRAM SUCCESS MANAGER Stephanie Fritz NATIVE CONTENT EDITOR + TEAM LEAD Greta Wolf

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MOTORIZATION MADE SIMPLE.®

All’s Well

I’m writing this letter early on a Friday morning after completing a 10-minute meditation on my Calm app about building consistency. It’s just one component of my daily wellness practice, along with long evening walks, a plant-based diet and an ongoing edit of our home’s interior to make it more regenerative.

Coming out of the pandemic, we have a heightened awareness of the influence that our homes can have on our well-being and the broader environment. At Luxe, we’re taking a leadership role by engaging in this conversation with our readers as well as the greater design community. From conscious landscaping to wellness retreats and meditation rooms, you’ll find the theme woven throughout this issue. We also recently hosted our firstever Living Well summit in Los Angeles featuring a captivating lineup of speakers who inspired and educated our audience with topics ranging from the power of the downstate to universal rules about how to design with intention. I encourage you to learn more by tuning into our new wellness-focused channel, Wellness by Design, launching soon on designtvbysandow.com

Pamela Jaccarino VP, Editor in Chief @pamelajaccarino

Tune into our new wellness channel, chock full of content on sustainable practices, wellness architecture, mindfulness and more, launching this month on designtvbysandow.com.

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WRITTEN BY PAULETTE PEARSON

WHAT’S IN STORE

KD WEAVE

For Kimberly Dorris, what originated as a love of creating and giving expanded naturally into a line of handwoven items for the home, which she aptly named kd weave. “I am a lifelong maker, and this is the culmination of that,” she says. “I began weaving as a hobby during my job after graduation. It brought back my love of making things, and my side hustle eventually took over as my full-time job.” Fast forward to today and her beautiful designs include handwoven pieces for every room—all made with care and love in Houston. Read on for more. kdweave.com

Describe your o erings. We started with hand towels and now have a

whole line of handwoven goods for the entire home, even a design we call a “halftan” (half of a caftan). We also carry handmade items from around the world—beeswax candles made in Dripping Springs, glassware from Morocco, block-printed tablecloths from India, and more.

How are you unique? Our people, processes and products. Our Houston team of weavers includes both Karenni refugee women and adults with autism. We also partner with artisans worldwide to source handmade goods that pair well with what we create.

What inspires you? People, stories and travel. In a world of online marketing, the best inspiration is found in real time, in your own life, and is what feels unique to your own story.

HOMEGROWN

MOUS

In the case of entrepreneurial siblings Tanner Moussa and Mackenzie Lewis, design is a long-lasting family a air. “Our grandfather built his career on the wholesale side of the industry, and our father founded Arteriors,” Moussa says, “so we’ve been completely immersed our entire lives.” Carrying on the legacy as furniture designers, the duo channeled a lifetime of know-how into launching Dallas-based Mous this fall. “We knew we wanted to create furniture, and something that was artful, intricately detailed and, above all, functional,” Lewis says. “Our debut Narrative Arc collection includes 29 dramatic and organic silhouettes of case goods, upholstery and ceramics.” At their 12,000-square-foot location encompassing a showroom, o ces and warehouse, “we are always surrounded by our pieces,” Lewis adds. “In renovating the space, we wanted to make sure that guests can easily view and experience the collection. It’s quite the creative haven.” Each design embodies a unique shape, mix of materials and layers of detail, blending modern beauty with functionality. mousstudio.com

SCENE WHAT’S IN STORE PHOTOS: ELIZABETH DENNY. HOMEGROWN PHOTO: COURTESY MOUS.

SCENE D E S I G N D I S PA T C H

FESTIVE FEASTS

THESE STYLISH DESTINATIONS ARE SERVING UP MEMORABLE AMBIENCES TO MATCH DELICIOUS DRINKS AND FARE.

MARCH

Reserve your spot at March restaurant in Houston, designed by Curtis & Windham Architects in collaboration with Studio Robert McKinley and Goodnight Hospitality. Artworks by Alexandra Kehayoglou (above), Oliver Jeffers, Christoph Ruckäberle and Matt Kleberg form the backdrop for an enchanting evening. Says June Rodil of Goodnight Hospitality, “Our designers showcase how the best cuisines come with a great feeling: lighting in the main dining room feels like a Tuscan sunset, the lounge is reminiscent of an elegant living room to unwind after a long day—and all the lovely little details magnetize the quality of the food and experience.” marchrestaurant.com

SASSETTA

For a taste of Tuscany but a bit closer to home, head to Sassetta at The Joule in Dallas. “We wanted guests to feel transported to Italy,” notes designer Jean Liu. That goal is evident in every square inch of the space, yielding the vibe of an elevated neighborhood trattoria where the locals like to gather. A showstopping custom de Gournay mural depicting Tuscan hills and mountain peaks anchors the dining room, while hand-blown glassware, colored tumblers and custom glazed dishes from a collaboration with il Buco Vita provide shimmer to table settings. Gallotti&Radice pendants, terrazzo tiling in the bathrooms and staff uniforms sustainably sewn by hand in Milan underscore that relaxed yet highly refined feel that de fines Italian cuisine. thejouledallas.com/sassetta

DINER BAR AUSTIN

Comfort is key at Diner Bar Austin, an all-day restaurant boasting a convivial spirit adjacent to the Thompson Austin’s lobby. Grab a seat at one of the faded leather booths lining the front windows or pull up to the horseshoe bar situated front and center. The goal of restaurateurs John O. Morisano and chef Mashama Bailey—who collaborated with James Beard Award-winning creative design firm Parts and Labor Design on the execution of the space—is to always make guests feel at home. With that in mind, they created a familial and relaxed environment that also reflects the dynamic menu. “With some records spinning, it is lively with a focus on craft cocktails, oysters and caviar,” Morisano notes. thedinerbar-austin.com

sassetta photo: douglas friedman. march photo: julie soefer photography.

diner bar austin photo: jasmin porter.

Fine Art by Josh Brown

SCENE D E S I G N D I S PA T C H

FAB COLLAB

CHRISTIAN LADD X GRACIE

Chinoiserie lovers rejoice. North Texas designer Christian Ladd of Christian Ladd Interiors has partnered with Gracie—beloved for its exquisite range of hand-painted wallpapers—to offer la Petite Gracie collection. Available exclusively through Christian Ladd Home, the assortment of scenic florals includes heirloom-quality pieces scaled down from original, full-size Gracie designs. The goal for this collaboration aligns with what inspired its creation: to offer accessible works that maintain Gracie’s standard of quality, as they are painted by hand on a range of silks and various papers and stamped for authenticity. At the same time, it offers enthusiasts an opportunity to begin their own collection, as each is equally beautiful on its own or in a grouping. “Gracie pieces have long had a place in my heart and in many of my clients’ homes,” Ladd explains, “so creating a collection unique to my brand just made sense and has turned out better than I ever imagined.” christianladdhome.com

THE INSIDER

SARAH STACEY INTERIOR DESIGN

If you ask Austin-based designer Sarah Stacey, function always precedes form in kitchen design—and that is especially true if it’s a space geared toward not only cooking but also entertaining. “Our approach of looking at the functional elements first and then adding beautiful materials and processes allows us to prioritize that,” she explains. Join us as we glean more from Stacey about her method of creating a kitchen well-equipped to handle a soiree this holiday season and beyond. sarahstaceydesign.com

What makes a guest-ready kitchen? Many believe additional counter space is most conducive to entertaining, but I think having ample walkways and floor space is most important. To achieve this, our entertaining kitchens include a large center island with room for a dining table as well. Or, if you have the space, a prep area between the main kitchen and dining room is the ultimate entertaining layout.

How do you create an inviting atmosphere? Of course, layout is considered and is based on the client’s lifestyle, but we also focus on layering in textures and materials. This includes ambient lighting from table lamps, pendants (or a chandelier) and sconces. We also pay close attention to the type of wood and how it’s cut, stone and finish, type of backsplash, hardware, wall and window coverings, and more.

Words of advice? Focus on the things you like and the elements you think will make your life easiest. What excites you? That could be splurging on a pebble ice maker or a beer tap.

the insider photo: courtesy sarah stacey interior design. fab collab photos: joanna robertson photography.

RADAR

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Green Movement

AS WATER BECOMES INCREASINGLY PRECIOUS, LANDSC APE DESIGNERS OFFER GUIDANCE—AND HOPE—FOR CREATING BEAUTIFUL DROUGHT-TOLERANT GARDENS. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL

photo: roehner + ryan.

R A D A R T E R R A I N

With decades of experience gardening through droughts, landscape designers across the West Coast have themselves become a precious resource. Their collected insights and ideas offer a path forward that reduces water consumption and aides in the overall improvement of our environment. From big changes to concepts as simple as using native plants, the West’s take on waterwise gardening—the practice of selecting plants that require less irrigation—is a wellspring of inspiration.

Many in the industry agree that a first step is changing our mindset: Waterwise doesn’t mean unattractive landscapes. And outdated language like xeriscaping (a term coined by Denver’s Department of Water in the 1980’s) hasen’t helped win anyone over. Landscape designers today are moving the conversation beyond gravel and cacti and showing just how inviting waterwise gardens can be. “People are getting into it now,” says Charlie Ray of The Green Room Collaborative in Phoenix. “They’re seeing how a dynamic native garden adds to the atmosphere

of their home.” Montecito Landscape’s Lisa Cullen has similarly shifted the dialogue with clients. “Nobody wants to do something because they have to,” explains the California-based organic gardener. “Rather than selling waterwise, we focus on the benefits and how pretty it can be.”

“We’ve overwatered environments for decades because of inappropriate material choices,” continues Ray, who carefully considers which flora and fauna to use for each project and often starts by adding shade trees, which create a micro-climate under their canopy. “Layer shrubs, massed for drifts of color and texture, and then lots of wildflowers—you’ll see the birds and butterflies come right in,” he adds.

For Forestoration’s David Noftsinger there is such joy in seeing blanket flowers grow wild in nearby Glacier National Park, and equally happily in his own garden. “Planting natives helps develop a sense of place and an appreciation for the bounty of your area,” explains Noftsinger, who recommends homeowners familiarize themselves with natives unique to their state. Visiting

local botanical gardens for inspiration can also be helpful. “Become a member, go to workshops, volunteer—they’re a key resource for local communities,” says Ray.

All in all, the approach to gardening and landscaping happening on a local level along the West Coast can be replicated across the country. And as Noftsinger believes, “the more pieces we put back together, and incorporate what’s supposed to be there, the more change we’ll see— every bit you can do is beneficial.”

Above: Forestoration created a unique garden oasis at the foot of Montana’s Columbia Mountain. Top: In Southern California, Montecito Landscape used colorful, drought tolerant plantings. Previous page: The Green Room Collaborative focused on bringing native plant material back to an Arizona project.

top photo: courtesy holly lepere, bottom photo: shiva solaimanian.

U X E S O U R C E C O M

Thermal Steel

Windows and Doors

Grounding Approach

VERA ICONICA ARCHITECTURE’S VERONICA SCHREIBEIS SMITH BREAKS DOWN THE IMPORTANCE OF WELLNESS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.

AS TOLD TO KATHRYN GIVEN

I like to say we design experiences and architecture happens to be our medium. Whether you call it wellness architecture or something different, what we’re seeking to do—not just with every project, but with every space—is nurture the soul, optimize people’s lives and elevate the human experience. Architecture is the practice of creating your surroundings and it can influence everything from an inhabitant’s emotions and cognitive performance to relationships and the ways in which we gather and interact. Did you know we spend 90 percent of our time indoors? How we sculpt and model that

interior really impacts every single part of our lives.

Buildings are powerful. There have been neuroscientific studies done where EKGs are performed on people who are then taken into unique buildings like a temple, Grand Central Station or the Salk Institute. Their frontal lobe actually shuts down once inside. This is what happens in meditation, when you enter a non-dualistic or flow state, which is your highest level of being. So people who can tap into this and work from their flow state are often high-performing businesspeople, musicians or creatives— they feel super productive and happy. I try to create spaces that support how people want to operate and are tailored to their

inhabitants in every way because when homes have a proportional or harmonic resonance, you will ultimately feel better.

At the end of the day, humans are a part of nature and if we fight that or try to shut it out, we end up hurting ourselves. I make sure that natural materials and plenty of light are present in every project. Using local resources also creates a sense of culture, belonging and identity which is really important to our existence. But everything comes back to being in harmony with nature and taking care of our planet. veraiconica.com

A Jackson Hole, Wyoming, project by Vera Iconica Architecture features an abundance of light and a layout that optimizes mountainside living.

headshot: dan krauss, photo: aaron kraft.

SHE always PREFERRED THE CLASSICS.

EXCEPT WHEN SHE didn’t .

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The Great Escape

FROM CALIFORNIA TO THE CATSKILLS, THESE NEW HIGH-DESIGN DESTINATIONS ARE AIMED AT IMMERSIVE WELL-BEING.

WRITTEN BY KATHRYN ROMEYN

If the latest crop of wellness hotels, retreats and fitness clubs across the U.S. have anything in common, it’s that exactly none of them adhere to the ubiquitous spa aesthetic of recent decades—dependably soothing but often dull. The future of luxury destinations takes a more full-bodied approach and looks

to improve your physical, emotional and spiritual states through elevated experiences and sophisticated spaces. From luxe resorts and nature-focused bootcamp-style getaways to exclusive, über-stylish gyms, these wellness hot spots will have you longing to pack your bags and take a deep exhale upon arrival.

RESET Telluride, Colorado

The rugged San Juan Mountains were undeniably influential for architect and designer Stephanie Malsed when creating the interior scheme for Reset’s wellness center, the hub of an ultra-luxe, intensive nature-focused retreat in Colorado. The state-of-the-art facility for sweating, recovering and mindfulness practice harnesses the five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal and water—and draws in colors from the outdoors, namely pine green and warm pink tones from alpenglow. Guests engage in guided half-day treks and self-care rituals surrounded by nature or in the comfort of the wellness center. At the end of the day, retreat to a private section of the Madeline Hotel & Residences with amenities that include algae-infused slippers, a hydration bar and customized aromatherapy. resettelluride.com

photo: courtesy reset.

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THE RANCH Hudson Valley, New York

The Ranch, a results-oriented fitness retreat, which began in Malibu in 2010, is ready for its East Coast debut after taking over the legendary 200-acre Table Rock Estate in upstate New York. Designer Steven Gambrel oversaw the interior and historical restoration of the 1902 structure, devising a total transformation of its rooms, including the former ballroom reimagined as a gym for yoga, meditation and fitness sessions. Guests can kick off their morning with hikes through nearby Ringwood and Harriman State Park. Organic, plant-based meals, naps and daily massages are additional hallmarks of the idyllic but intense regiment. theranchmalibu.com

SENSEI PORCUPINE CREEK Rancho Mirage, California

A sense of calm and Japanese Zen penetrates the light-filled 22-room and -villa Sensei Porcupine Creek. A sister property to Lawrence Ellison and Dr. David Agus’ Sensei Lanai in Hawaii, the newest location promises guests a similarly bespoke journey toward living healthier, longer lives. Ellison oversaw all design details as a 230-acre private estate in the Santa Rosa Mountain foothills was converted into the ultimate wellness destination offering patrons three pathways to follow: Move, Nourish and Rest. The sunny and lush property—complete with gardens, a lagoon pool, golf fairways and hiking trails—is as much a part of the recipe for well-being as the Sensei Guide-led practices and treatments (think Abhyanga four-handed massage), plus five-star cuisine at Sensei by Nobu. sensei.com

HEIMAT Los Angeles, California

This fitness and wellness concept club, located in a refurbished 1930s industrial building in Los Angeles, is the future for the gym-going, Soho House-belonging, health-conscious set. The members-only outpost boasts stained glass panels dividing custom strength machines from a studio of specially designed Pilates reformers. The light-filled cardio area, complete with a cacti garden, resembles a chic hotel lobby while the locker rooms, conceived by Germany-based design studio Inco Media, are fitted with marble, hand-crafted wood paneling and Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona daybeds. Upstairs, famed architect and designer Martin Brudnizki enriched the interiors of Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina’s Mother Tongue restaurant, which lives alongside a sparkling pool and exuberant co-working space awash in yellow. heimat.com

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sensei photo: tanveer badal, the ranch photo: ellen mcdermott photography, heimat photo: courtesy heimat.

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Wellness in the Woods

A LUXURIOUS MONTANA RESORT PROVIDES NATURE FOR NURTURE.

WRITTEN BY PAMELA JACCARINO

It turns out that you can get pretty close to nirvana by taking a mindfulness walk. I’ve recently leaned into the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who encouraged the practice of mindful walking. Yet, to truly deepen the connection, one needs to be in a place where the magical properties of wellness can take hold. For me, that was on a trip to The Green O.

Nestled into a quiet ponderosa pine forest hillside, the resort sits on 37,000 sweeping acres outside of Missoula, Montana, and envelopes visitors like a soft hug. One part luxury ranch and two parts nature immersion for body and soul, the all-inclusive, adults-only property is an exclusive assemblage of 12 design-forward, glass-boxed villas constructed with sustainable principles that dot the land like works of sculptural art. Of all the semi-secluded “haus” designs, my favorite was Tree Haus, which sits on stilts rising 23-feet above ground and features a spiral staircase running through its three-story spine. I enjoyed lavish comforts sheltered inside while simultaneously immersed in the panoramic landscape, glimpsed through towering floor-to-ceiling windows that provided views of wildlife and a hint of warm twinkling lights from Green Hauses beyond.

Among The Green O’s 12 rustic-yet-refined accommodations is Tree Haus, which sits on stilts offering an elevated view of the surrounding landscape.

This communal-like setting is crowned by Social Haus, the property’s heart center that functions as dining room, bar and central gathering spot. Architect and designer Kristen Becker of Seattle-based Mutuus Studio worked alongside interior designer and executive co-owner Nadine Lipson to conceive interiors that cast a smoky Modernism vibe with cozy campfire-style seating, leafy green hues and shou sugi ban wood reflective of the woodland surroundings. The Michelin-worthy culinary experience, led by executive chef Brandon Cunningham, impresses with nightly curated nine-course tasting menus, gourmet wood-fired pizzas available for delivery to your private hot tub, and artful delights by James Beard-nominated pastry chef Krystle Swenson. It could well be that her rosé-soaked rhubarb cake and dark chocolate brown tart with conifer green gelato ice cream were all the wellness I needed!

I spent my days learning how to flyfish on the Blackfoot River accompanied by a patient guide; riding ATVs through sprawling pastures; stopping off at the equestrian center for a bit of horse therapy and luxuriating in a mineral mud bath at the spa. But the most profound part of my stay was the stillness of early morning strolls in the woods, practicing mindful breathing and walking— and connecting to the wonders of the earth. thegreeno.com

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MADISON LILY

Madison Lily designs, creates and sources luxury handmade rugs. With a vast selection of in-stock inventory and an unparalleled custom rug program, the possibilities are endless. madisonlily.com

BOBBITT GLASS COMPANY

Houston’s premier glass company since 1938, they specialize in custom-designed glass for any size project, including mirrored walls, frameless showers, glass shelving and more.

Bonus: They also carry exclusive antiqued mirrors that cannot be found anywhere else. bobbittglass.com

ARDEN’S GALLERY

Rolling hills capture the calm of the countryside in this series of pastel paintings by Sunny McKinnon at The Upstairs Gallery at Arden’s, located at 239 Westheimer. ardensgallery.com

JILL EGAN INTERIORS

Jill Egan Interiors brings relaxed luxury to Rice Village at 2532 Amherst. The showroom serves as an office for the design firm and a showcase for their own furnishings, fine art and curated objects for the home. jilleganinteriors.com

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MIMOSA TERRACE

Designed to enhance well-being—and with breathtaking views—Mimosa Terrace midrise is redefining luxury vertical living. Currently 50 percent sold, it’s coming soon to River Oaks with prices from $1,700,000 to $5,000,000 and up. 713.234.5833

RUG MART

Explore the modern collection of luxurious, hand-knotted rugs made with hand-spun silk and wool. Exclusively at Rug Mart Houston, they come in standard and custom sizes. Call 713.784.0300 for an appointment. rugmartonline.com

GROGAN GALLERY

Artist Taryn Brown is shown exclusively at The Grogan Gallery, located at 7800 Washington Ave., Suite 450. Exhibitions can be seen on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or by appointment. thegrogangallery.com

MEREDITH O’DONNELL FINE FURNITURE

Few showrooms stock really fine executive desks. This English bench-made bespoke Trosby walnut burl partners desk—yes, two people can actually use it at once—is available at Meredith O’Donnell in Houston’s Design District. Price upon request. meredithodonnell.com

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BROWN SAFE MFG.

Brown Safe specializes in creating one-of-a-kind safes that stand the test of time. From small jewelry safes to large double-door safes, they are designed to be passed on to future generations, just like the valuables and heirlooms they protect.

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MANDICASA

Clean lines and innovative finishes make every part of the Yota kitchen a visual and functional experience. The design adapts effortlessly to its surroundings, enriching the architecture and interior of the home.

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UNIVERSAL FURNITURE

Erinn V. x Universal is coming to High Point. Described as bold and progressive, the collaboration between Los Angeles interior and product designer Erinn Valencich and Universal delivers a fashion-forward collection with modern European, Japanese and California influences. See the collection this fall at the market.

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BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Add the perfect pop of color to any space, with the Bevolo Mid-Century Modern collection of art glass lamps, handmade fiberglass shades and unique glass finials. It features pieces from Blenko Glass Company, Murano Glass, St. Clair Glass Company and more. bevolo.com

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NEWPORT BRASS

The long, curvilinear silhouette of Newport Brass’ Stripling faucet, with its bishop-style form, projects elegance and refinement. With thoughtful design details and streamlined engineering, it’s a distinctive choice. newportbrass.com

J. TRIBBLE

The Empire commode in bleached walnut showcases J. Tribble’s long history of designing and producing custom sink bases—now extended to repurposing antique treasures for modern homes. jtribble.com

NEW MOON

A bold contemporary design with a touch of nostalgia, New Moon’s Gammon rug blends high style with sumptuous materials for an elegant statement in any space. It is hand-knotted in Tibetan wool, Chinese silk and natural nettle fibers. Price available upon request. newmoonrugs.com

PALECEK

Inspired by the intrinsic beauty of natural materials, Palecek is a wholesaler of handcrafted furniture, lighting and accessories for both residential and hospitality environments. palecek.com

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CIRCA LIGHTING

The intricate design of Julie Neill’s Talia Large Chandelier is inspired by the reflective qualities of glass, with clusters of handblown orbs in a round canopy shape. The light dances and shines, filling any space with a magical glow. Priced at $2,529. circalighting.com

COSENTINO

Step into a world of beauty, where the lines between dream and reality fade. Introducing, Onirika by Nina Magon, which unites the poetic and unique beauty of natural stone with Dekton technology.

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WEATHEREND ESTATE FURNITURE

The Seal Cove stand-up swivel chair by Weatherend provides beautiful and durable outdoor seating at bar or counter height. Available in a variety of designs, it is o ered in any color of the Weatherend Yacht finish and bare wood. weatherend.com

HAMILTON SINKLER

Hamilton Sinkler’s faux horn pulls are a striking and sophisticated take on a modern hardware. They can be translucent and yet reminiscent of marble, agate, alabaster or a truly dark and honeyed horn. Custom sizing is available. Price available upon request. hamiltonsinkler.com

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Mood Makers

FOUR TALENTED DESIGNERS DREAM UP FRESH, LAYERED SCHEMES BOUND TO INSPIRE.

PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON

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Clockwise from top right: Seychelles Fabric in Mocha by Brunschwig & Fils / kravet.com Lady Anne Green Footed Cup & Saucer Set by Coalport / replacements.com Bespoke Fabric in Tiger by Donghia / kravet.com Sebastian Fabric in Coral / brentwoodtextiles.com Popple Fabric in 016 / fermoie.com Percheron Studded Border in Buckskin and Esperia Nailhead Border in Dark Bay / samuelandsons.com Imari Pheasant Paperweight by Royal Crown Derby / replacements.com Background: Crete Fabric in Olive / thibautdesign.com

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SOFT LANDING AMY MEIER, AMYMEIER.COM

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PRIMARY FOCUS NICK OLSEN, NICKOLSENSTYLE.COM

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STYLE CRUSH

The worlds of these fashionable creatives inspire this season’s wish lists.

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY SARAH SHELTON

French Fantasy

French Fantasy

anew in Provence. Since then, her Instagram feed reads

like a siren song to hundreds of thousands of followers seeking a provincial life chockfull of romantic wanderings and bucolic settings. A successful commercial who counts the likes of Nike and Chanel as Beck has since turned her lens towards art in recent years, which is beautifully archived in her new book, An American in

After a sabbatical in France in 2016, visual artist Jamie Beck uprooted her life in New York City to start anew in Provence. Since then, her Instagram feed reads like a siren song to hundreds of thousands of followers slower-paced, chockfull of and successful photographer the likes of clients, turned her photography years, archived book, Provence jamiebeck.co

Clockwise from top right: Empress Coral Rug by Guo Pei / From $6,960 / therugcompany.com

Arlene Dinner Plate in Sepia by Casa Lopez / $95 / aerin.com Summer in a Bottle Côtes de Provence Rosé 2021 / $26 / wol er.com

Aristocat Satin Ballet Flats in Black / $250 / the-sleeper.com Marchese Chaise Lounge / Price upon request / ebanista.com An American in Provence by Jamie Beck / $40 / simonelement.com Cary Silk Square Cushion in Pink by Madeaux Home / $215 / gingerlily.com

Velvet Bow Barrette / $128 / jenniferbehr.com

Empress Coral Rug by Guo Pei / From $6,960 / .

Arlene Dinner Plate in by Casa Lopez / $95 /

PHOTO CREDIT: JAMIE BECK.

Featuring Classic Chain Scallop and August Plaid. matouk.com

Made for you.

Total Charmer

Harwell Godfrey’s bold and symbolic line coveted by celebrities and the fashion alike. From her Noz Nozawa-designed just outside of San Francisco, Godfrey contemporary heirlooms by hand using gold, precious gems and diamonds.

Lauren Harwell bold and line of jewelry is coveted celebrities and the fashion crowd alike. From her Noz studio just outside of San Francisco, creates heirlooms hand 18k gems and diamonds.

Each collection tells a story (Menagerie, her features animal motifs that represent virtues and traits) and is inspired by ancient ethnic patterns. Colorful, playful and rich Godfrey’s talismans bring a cool factor who them. harwellgodfrey.com

Each collection tells a her latest, features animal motifs that different virtues and and is ancient textiles and ethnic Colorful, and rich with meaning, talismans a cool factor to those wear

Clockwise from top right: Camilla Mirror / Price upon request / madegoods.com Beaded Major Medallion and Malachite Heart Pendant / $13,950 and $2,500 / harwellgodfrey.com Samarkand Nut Bowl / $342.50 / ecruonline.com

Axis Console / Price upon request / mousstudio.com Grand Gold V3 Bicycle / $1,700 / martonecycling.com Square Dance Fabric in Fruit Punch / Price upon request / pollackassociates.com Agosto Sunglasses / $425 / opreyewear.com

Moka Vase by Vanessa Mitrani / Price upon request / roche-bobois.com

PHOTO CREDIT: TRICIA TURNER STUDIO.

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Green Thumb

Flamingo Estate is a modern-day Garden of Eden tucked away in the hills of Los Angeles. Founded by Richard Christiansen, the seven-acre property, ripe with herbs, fruit trees, flowers and native plants, morphed from a personal residence into a full-fledged lifestyle brand in 2020, garnering a dedicated following across the country. Christiansen’s wideranging offerings of earthly delights—from extra virgin olive oil to shampoo—always have an eye toward sustainability and ethical farming. flamingoestate.com

Clockwise from top right: Chevron Tablecloth in Clay / $130 / thompsonstreetstudio.com Zinc Watering Can in Green / $120 / hudsongracesf.com

Garden Essentials Artisanal Bar Soaps and Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle / $100 and $50 / flamingoestate.com Fluted Planter by Atuto / From $58 / bloomist.com Callanish Dining Table / $4,395 / oka.com Merritt Cabinet / $4,099 / arhaus.com Cotton Rope Dog Leash in Olive Ombre / $62 / foundmyanimal.com

PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF FLAMINGO ESTATE.

Upcycled Utopia

CRAFTED FROM REPURPOSED MATERIALS, THESE ARRESTING FURNISHINGS HELP TO BETTER THE WORLD AROUND US.

LAYERED LOUNGER

Stackabl, a digital platform by Toronto design firm Stacklab that allows users to create one-of-a-kind pieces from leftover, locally sourced materials, has joined forces with New York-based gallery Maison Gerard to launch its inaugural collection. As part of the platform’s introductory designer capsule series, Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson of Drake/Anderson, designed this Madame Chaise Lounge. Layers of stacked felt remnants (a Stackabl signature) form a modern version of a traditional chaise, while the jolt of pink is an ode to midcentury fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli. maisongerard.com

PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY LESLEY UNRUH

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PLAYFUL PLASTICS

James Shaw’s colorful and tactile Plastic Baroque Chairs prove that a problematic and mundane material can be reimagined into something beautiful. Shaw has worked with plastics for nearly a decade and created a special extruding tool allowing him to further push the limits of the material’s assumed potential. The fruits of his labor are on display with the whimsically imperfect arms and legs of these lightweight chairs, which are topped with removable patchwork corduroy cushions. objectivegallery.com

SMART DESIGN. EXEMPLARY CRAFTSMANSHIP.

Newport Brass is the recognized brand for quality constructed bathroom and kitchen products. Carrying the distinction of flawless beauty and extended durability, our products are available in a full range of finishes and contemporary, transitional and traditional styles.

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

PET Lamp is on a mission to rethink plastic bottles through lighting design. The Madrid-based company conceives pieces featuring a bottle at the center, embracing the humble material rather than concealing it. The Eperara Siapidara model is made by artisans in Colombia (the company works with a network of craftspeople around the world who specialize in unique designs) and boasts a colorful woven shade made from paja tetera palm tree leaves—an abundant resource in the region. goodeeworld.com

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Presrv ™ Wine & Beverage Coolers are the coolest way to keep beverages at optimal storage temperatures. With innovative technology and the sleek, fashionable looks you expect from Zephyr.

25 Years of Smart Design and Clean Air. Visit our San Francisco Design & Experience Center to learn more. zephyronline.com

STYLE TO STOP YOU COLD

PIONEERING PERCH

British designer Jane Atfield’s RCP2 chair, inspired by Dutch furniture designer Gerrit Rietveld’s 1923 Military Side Chair, was one of the first pieces of furniture made exclusively from recycled plastic. Now, a series of re-editions have been commissioned by Emma Scully Gallery in New York City to celebrate the design’s 30th anniversary. A thought leader in conscious design, Atfield’s original RCP2 chair is featured in the permanent collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. emmascullygallery.com

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Now more than ever, there is an emphasis on health and wellness. In home building and design, “home health” might mean an abundance of natural light or the addition of blackout shades for sleep. It may include using advanced water and air filtration systems or placing value on sustainability in construction materials and products. When wellness matters to the owner, the home must-haves could include a gym, greenhouse or a location in a walkable neighborhood near a park. In this section of Luxe Interiors + Design, learn how today’s experts are creating stunning variations of healthy homes in a multitude of ways and bringing a focus on health into all aspects of luxurious living.

Mimosa Terrace

The definition of a healthy home has expanded in the last few years, with homes as the hub of daily activity and family congregation more than ever before. Luis Cortes, president of Echo Workshop, details what it has meant for his clients: “A healthy home can mean functionality for seamless routines with one switch of a button from a smart device, energizing mind and body with biophilic designs, balanced and supportive work from home spaces or air and water purification systems that create a clean environment.” Echo Workshop creatively integrates technology to enhance lifestyles. Cortes continues: “We work with architects, builders, interior designers and homeowners from design concepts to develop plans for living spaces that can grow with the family.” He adds that the systems they employ “reduce stress, increase energy efficiency, create cleaner air and water and improve peace of mind.”

TIPS FOR TODAY’S LIVING

Cortes shares some of the technology features, tips and tricks that Echo Workshop has recently been recommending to clients.

• Keyless entry: This is a perfect solution for children coming home from school and also for golden-agers.

• Circadian lighting: It’s part of biophilic design, which is an element of wellness and safety for all.

• Voice activation: Using voice activated items or a smart device with easy access buttons gives everyone easy control for whole-home automation, whether homeowners are in the house or away from home.

• Healthy habits: Starting the day off right with a deep breath and tall glass of water is essential. Pristine and clean air and water are critical, and Pure365 brings filtration into the home.

• Lighting control: Lutron lighting and shades allow homeowners to create the perfect ambiance for the home, day or night.

Top Camouflaged outlets, keypads and invisible speakers give the kitchen clean walls and ceilings, creating a light and refreshing feel. Right Circadian lighting mimics the sun’s progression to promote energy during the day and restful sleep at night.

Photography Top by Trufig; Right Courtesy

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“Work from home continues in most houses, so we improve networks for faster service that enchance more positive productivity.”

There is not one thing that defines a healthy home, but, rather, a combination of elements come together to create a truly sustaining environment. Joseph Lee, director for Mimosa Terrace, says, “A healthy home starts with location, with walkable streets and accessibility to a park.” Their new development features those amenities plus open floor plans, a fitness center, private terraces and—as a new construction—advanced HVAC systems specific to each unit, with modern plumbing, electrical, and customizable lighting temperature options. Jonathan Lee, finance and marketing director, notes: “We also have updated smart home technology and car charging stations on site.”

The focus on sustainability displays a focus on the future. As Joseph says, “Green and sustainable features are not only a necessity, but they are timeless and add value for generations to come. It’s important for us to help the community and environment where we can.”

GREEN DESIGN DETAILS

One great benefit of a new build is that it allows the team to prioritize integrating natural elements into the overall design. “What makes Mimosa Terrace unique in Houston is its Penthouse Grand Garden Terraces overlooking the iconic skyline and southern vistas,” says chief designer Victoria Lee. Principal and chief architect James Lee adds, “Our rooftop will utilize solar, generator and battery backup for off-the-grid power. Keeping the connection between the city and nature is an aspect that we carefully fine-tuned.”

GLOBAL INSPIRATION

The team behind Mimosa Terrace is motivated by an international array of creatives. Chief designer Victoria Lee says: “We draw inspiration from around the world—especially Milan and Singapore, which are known for green buildings and exquisite city planning. We’re also inspired by corporate buildings globally and the components of nature that they incorporate into their floor plans.”

Top Sophisticated and spacious penthouses, filled with natural light, have fully customizable interiors.

Bottom Unparalleled penthouse grand terraces afford magnificent outdoor spaces with serene vistas.

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“Our focus is creating a space that emphasizes sustainability, as this contributes to everyone’s overall health and wellness.”

LIVING

Crafting wellness-minded kitchens and serene spaces are top of mind for industry leaders.

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THREE TOP KITCHEN DESIGNERS SHARE THEIR HEALTHY APPROACH TO CREATING CULINARY HAVENS.

WRITTEN BY ALYSSA BIRD

photo: kelly marshall.

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SMART STYLE

When it came to her own kitchen in the greater New York City area, French-born, Manhattan-based interior designer Laurence Carr designed the space to serve as a central wellness area for her family of five. “My husband and I have three teenagers, and this is a place where we can work, socialize and cook together,” explains Carr, who collaborated with architect Jordan Rosenberg to conceive the contemporary home. “Biophilia, plenty of natural light and sustainability were also important considerations. There are large windows that provide a connection to the garden, and the

amount of light entering the space is important in minimizing the electricity and lighting that’s necessary.” Carr kept the palette clean and simple, employing a mix of dark gray and cream cabinetry, Calacatta marble and wood accents. “Cream is much softer than white, and the gray lends a contemporary touch,” says the designer. To create a look that’s seamless and streamlined, Carr paneled many of the appliances and even included a hidden door—made to look like one of the cabinets— that leads to a walk-in pantry. “The space feels timeless yet modern.” laurencecarr.com

Interior designer Laurence Carr’s kitchen in the greater New York City area is a contemporary-yet-timeless, light-filled space that serves as command central for her family of five.

photo: kelly marshall.

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CALMING FORCE

Claire Staszak of the Chicago firm Centered by Design is known for what she calls a holistic approach, combining her love of interiors with a passion for wellness (she is also a certified yoga instructor). So, it’s no surprise that when she was tasked with the renovation of a 1930s Colonial north of Chicago, she whipped up a kitchen for a young family that feels calm, balanced and serene. Staszak was limited to working within the kitchen’s existing footprint, however she was able to make a few key changes—including closing off an opening to the dining room, removing a window to add symmetry and adding a larger window to bring in more light—that make all the difference. “In doing this, we were able to fit in everything we wanted, including a large island and a coffee bar,” notes the designer. “The clients wanted something fresh and beautiful with a mix of Southern charm and the feel of a French bistro.” With that in mind, Staszak installed custom cabinetry from her firm’s in-house line in a light taupe shade, cafe-inspired lighting, natural wood accents and periwinkle backsplash tile from Ann Sacks. “Custom cabinetry provides the opportunity for a variety of details tailored to the homeowners’

needs, such as arched doors and open shelving,” Staszak explains. With the clients being avid cooks and entertainers, storage was a major focus. The designer incorporated hidden compartments for appliances, bakeware and utensils, while niches flanking the range hold cooking essentials such as oils and spices. Meanwhile, easy-to-clean quartz surfaces lend durability to the hardworking space. “Health and well-being are important to this couple, and I really tried to be a calm and grounding presence during the renovation process,” Staszak says. “My job is always to take the stress off my clients, make the process feel like a true collaboration, and channel a Zen attitude.” Most importantly, adds the designer, “a space doesn’t have to be boring in order to feel balanced.” centeredbydesign.com

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In a Wilmette, Illinois, kitchen, Claire Staszak of Centered by Design chose Benjamin Moore’s Bruton White for the custom cabinetry paired with Tob Knobs hardware and a tiled backsplash by Ann Sacks.

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NATURAL INSTINCT

When Los Angeles−based decorator Mandy Cheng set eyes on the magical treetop views from this Woodland Hills kitchen—which sits three stories above the ground thanks to the home’s hillside setting—it became clear that nature should take center stage in this renovation. “The view inspired the design and dictated the palette,” Cheng explains. “I wanted to bring the trees in and tie the design to the outdoors.” Cheng chose a combination of white oak upper cabinets and open shelving, which recalls oak trees outside, and green to channel the leaves. “When colors are consistent between indoors and out it gives the illusion of more space,” Cheng notes. Furthermore, the designer installed windowed cabinetry that not only references the residence’s Craftsman style, but “maintains that open, airy quality. We wanted to keep the cabinetry from feeling too heavy.” Low-maintenance quartz countertops, unlacquered brass fixtures that will develop a patina over time and a “natural-looking” textured tile backsplash round out the scheme. To address the client’s need for additional storage, Cheng installed custom drawers for cooking utensils, a nook for storing paper towels and wooden crates to hold potatoes and onions. “The previous layout discouraged cooking and eating well because it didn’t function properly,” Cheng says. “Now it feels clean, calm and inviting.” mandychengdesign.com

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Inspired by the home’s lush surroundings, Mandy Cheng opted for a beautiful green hue—Vintage Vogue by Benjamin Moore— along with a Newport Brass faucet, Wolf range and Zephyr hood.

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STAR PLAYERS

THESE NEW PRODUCTS ARE AS SMART AS THEY ARE STYLISH.

SURFACE POWER

With homeowners relying less and less on natural gas, many are turning to electric induction technology when it comes to their kitchens. Gaggenau’s 400 Series induction cooktop features a fully customizable surface depending on the owner’s needs, whether it be an electric or teppanyaki grill. gaggenau.com

EASY DOE S IT

Inspired by the silhouette of a tulip and available in six finishes, Brizo’s Tulham SmartTouch Pull-Down Prep Kitchen Faucet promotes a clean work environment by allowing the user to turn the water on and off by tapping anywhere on the fi xture’s surface—the perfect solution for dirty hands. For those wanting a completely hands-free experience, voice-command technology can be added. brizo.com

STEAM DREAM

Health-conscious cooks praise steaming for its ability to retain more nutrients than other methods, and Fisher & Paykel’s new Series 11 24-inch Combination Steam Oven is equal parts sleek and efficient. In addition to steam, there are options for convection-only baking and combination cooking modes. Plus, a water line isn’t necessary thanks to the oven’s 50-ounce water tank. fisherpaykel.com

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Keep the Peace

WELLNESS ROOMS HAVE EVOLVED FROM AMENITY TO NECESSITY.

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT

As our world grows increasingly complex and connected, the need for places to get away from it all grows too. From Luxe’s bird’s eye view, seeking escape doesn’t necessarily mean looking outside the confines of home— quite the opposite, in fact. Take this Glendora, California, meditation room by designer Norm Wogan, which perfectly illustrates today’s artistic, deeply considered approach to at-home escapism. May these magical wellness spaces, from Brooklyn to Hawaii’s Big Island, inspire you to create your own slice of sanctuary.

Designer Norm Wogan scoured local Indian and Moroccan shops for unique artifacts—including an antique altar and aged copper pendants—to outfit his client’s Glendora, California, healing and meditation room. wogandesign.com

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TAKE PAUSE

“My husband and I took meditation classes years ago. Afterwards, we set the intention to do a daily 20-minute meditation in the morning and another in the afternoon,” shares designer Lisa Kahn. For Kahn, maintaining a morning practice was easy. An afternoon practice amidst the activity of office life was another story—so she crafted a meditation room in her Naples, Florida, headquarters. To encourage

midday respite, the designer wrapped the space in a Kravet raffia, adding comfortable pillows in a HomArt batik fabric and live-edge wood stands to display healing objects. “We believe meditation is an important element of the day to gather a sense of self when the bustle feels all-consuming,” she says. “It helps us stay connected to our larger purpose for being here.” lisakahndesigns.com

kahn photo: brie williams. anyon brier photo: megan bayley.

RECHARGING STATION

When hired by clients with an appreciation for the Japanese bathing ritual of a shower to cleanse the body followed by a bath to cleanse the soul, designer Lindsay Anyon Brier saw a unique opportunity for an exterior wellness space. Specifically, when she viewed their Piedmont, California, home’s deck, set conveniently off a gym, she envisioned a soaking tub. In collaboration with Berkeley Heat, she conceived a cedar hot tub seemingly dropped within the tree line. Underscoring the home’s commitment to sustainability, the creation boasts a drainage feature in lieu of chemical maintenance. (Wastewater is then used to irrigate the property.) Adding a touch of sparkle to the scene, decorative screens with a Moroccan motif “create a sense of privacy and intimacy while focusing the eye on views of San Francisco Bay,” notes the designer. anyondesign.com

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HEAVEN SENT

An enchanting yet derelict Hawaii Island property brought together the team of designer Marion Philpotts-Miller, architect Paige Wilburn and landscape designer David Tamura. Together, they restored the home’s old growth teak ceilings and beams, infused light and flow throughout the interiors and reimagined the grounds, whose pièce de résistance is an entry courtyard designed for peaceful repose. A lanai illuminated by vintage Japanese lanterns and outfitted with an antique bench flanked by bronze Burmese guardians offers the homeowners a particularly contemplative space to enjoy the sights and sounds of several water features. Not the least of which is a hidden shower garden tucked behind a retractable teak screen. philpotts.net

DREAMING IN COLOR

Leave it to designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard to kick any notions that neutral and wellness must walk hand-in-hand to the curb. Exhibit A: This exuberant massage room set high on a cliff in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Bullard confidently swathed the space in Benjamin Moore’s Covington Blue, a languid, ocean-green tone that plays to the Sea of Cortez beyond the windows. A medley of natural woven sisal and abaca furnishings—all nods to indigenous Mexican arts and crafts—join a 1970s painting scored at an antique shop in Mexico City, which Bullard admits is his favorite element of the room. “The vibrancy holds you captive whilst still maintaining calmness due to its abstract nature and ear thy pigments,” he explains, adding, “it has a distinct and welcoming warmth reminiscent of Cabo’s famous sunsets.”

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bullard photo: douglas friedman. philpotts photo: nicole franzen. mosher photo: tim williams.

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INNER SANCTUM

When designer Cheryl Settino Mosher’s clients tasked her with crafting a prayer room within their Brooklyn apartment, she did her research first. For visual inspiration, Mosher referenced Owen Jones’ The Grammar of Ornament, looking to motifs of ancient civilizations.

Ultimately, she landed on a quartet of Schumacher wallpapers in sepia tones, which were deconstructed then put together in a bespoke pattern intended to evoke the feel of a sacred space modernized for contemporary

living. Meanwhile, for the layout, she used a Qibla compass to place the family’s beloved prayer rug directed toward the Kaaba. Bathed in diffuse sunlight, the room, with its cozy, velvet-covered divan, has become a reading room as well as a place for worship. “It’s an area to recharge,” says Mosher. “Now more than ever, we need these spaces. Whether you have a large home or an apartment, you have to make time to sit and find quiet—whatever that means for you.” brooklyn.studio

ICONS + INNOVATORS

Within any industry, profession or creative community, there are icons and there are innovators. Those in the first group—the icons—have a storied history and abiding level of expertise that has placed them at the very top of their field. While the second—the innovators—are discovering new ideas and ways of working that bring energy and ingenuity to their craft. And an important point not to be overlooked is that in many instances icons and innovators are one and the same. In this special section, Luxe Interiors + Design celebrates these enduring leaders and forward-thinking visionaries whose commitment to what they do and the people they do it for is both far-reaching and long-lasting.

Cindy Witmer Designs

BERING’S

One consistent factor in true innovation is to never be afraid of changing direction. For multiple generations, the Bering family has focused on innovation—tailoring store inventory to community needs and constantly working to improve the company. In 1940, Bering’s began as a hardware store and lumber yard. Today, Bering’s is one of the most unique retail concepts anywhere. Bering’s added both the gourmet and luxury gifts departments in the 1980s, and the beloved stationery department was brought on board in 1995. Current president and CEO, Augie Bering V, and his father decided to get out of the lumber business in 2007, replacing it with a children’s department. In 2018 they opened a men’s shop, and recently relaunched their e-commerce website. Bering’s has remained a favorite by offering superior customer service while continuing to evolve their inventory. As Augie Bering V says, “Pivoting over the years has been a key success factor that has kept us going and doing well.”

THE POWER OF TEAMWORK

When asked what it takes to be an icon, Augie Bering V immediately jumps to credit the Bering’s employees. “To me, it takes a good team,” Bering says. “Collaboration is everything when it comes to innovation, because it comes from conversation with a lot of intelligent and committed people. I care about our employees, manufacturers and brand representatives. Many have become good friends. This is where a lot of innovation happens.”

“GROUNDS ” BREAKING

Bering says a new feature at one of the stores is a gourmet coffee counter. “We’re serving iced coffee and nitro coffee on tap,” he adds. The space was designed by top local architect André DeJean, of Regan & André Architecture, and the shop has “every type of coffee drink” alongside pick-up-and-go food options.

“We provide a unique shopping experience by offering a distinctive assortment of products and the best customer service anywhere.”

Above Featuring The Big Green Egg, the Bering’s Lawn and Garden department has everything from grills to fertilizer, furniture and more. Top This Thanksgivinginspired place setting has Spode Woodland china mixed with a Gien Pont Aux Choux in taupe. Left Bering’s has over 150 different flavors of coffee and always has different flavor samples available in the store.

Photography Above & Left Courtesy of Bering’s; Top by Kate Robinson Photography; Headshot by Michael Carr Photography

COMING UP NEXT

What’s coming up soon on the slate for Witmer Designs? Principal Cindy Witmer says: “Right now we are working on a wonderful compound in Round Top with Austin-based architect Charles Travis. We are also continuing to do more projects out of state, including restoring an historic boutique hotel in Montana and working on two vacation homes in Florida.”

EARLY INSPIRATION

Witmer notes her first job was with Houston legacy Jane Moore. She says, “Moore’s thoughtfulness with each home design both inspired me and influenced how I conduct my business.”

Innovation means bringing a new idea to an existing space. When Cindy Witmer Designs was founded 25 years ago, they brought new vision to the region. Founder Cindy Witmer explains: “When we opened our doors nearly 25 years ago, there were far less interior designers in the area. Many homes at the time used the same products, colors and materials. Our vision was to bring in unique architectural finishes and antiques that ground a home for years to come, regardless of the latest trends in the ever-evolving world of interior design.” Today, the company continues to focus on creating beautiful and sustainable designs that are unique and personalized for each client. Witmer adds: “Over the years we have found and developed relationships with local craftsmen to create the finest custom furnishings. No two projects are alike. We approach each with diversity in sourcing and technique.”

Above Custom lacquer cabinetry in Benjamin Moore’s Knoxville Gray paired with a vibrant green palm print wallpaper by Schumacher makes a sweet spot to sit in.

Top A Karl Klingbiel mixed media on panel from Laura Rathe Fine Art takes center stage in this Tanglewood home’s living room overlooking Buffalo Bayou. Far left Pink parrots printed on vintage French theatrical paper from Morning Glory Inc sets the scene in this tropical poolside room. Left This River Oaks dining room exudes glamour, wrapped in Schumacher’s Queen of Spain wallpaper and adorned with Kelly Wearstler sconces and large linear pendant.

“My ongoing goal is that a home I designed or helped create brings pride and joy to the owners long after my work is done.”

Photography Above, Far left & Left by Kerry Kirk; Top by Claudia Casbarian of Julie Soefer Photography

Being an icon in the art world requires talent, skill, trust and the ability to connect people, images and ideas in insightful and inspiring ways. For more than two decades Laura Rathe has been doing just that through her namesake gallery, Laura Rathe Fine Art. “Since I founded LRFA in Houston in 1999 I’ve seen my roster and reputation steadily grow with artists and collectors from around the world,” the gallerist, art adviser and consultant says. With an emphasis on genius and engagement, Rathe represents a wide range of established and midcareer artists. “Because fine art today goes beyond oil on canvas, we present a diverse group of artists working in a variety of mediums and styles. From two dimensional art to towering bronzes, non-representation steel sculptures, rice paper wall sculptures, acrylic cubes

porcelain vessels, we offer exceptional creations to our clients and community.”

AN ICONIC EYE

• What sets LRFA apart?

Because art is a portal to one’s imagination that brings forth energy, beauty, serenity and soul, we want the experience of purchasing it to be both life changing and affirming.

• How do you create your unique sense of community?

I throw epic parties and dinners that bring together my artists, collectors and team. Our full force of talent, passion and unforgettable events has shifted the spotlight and made us true community builders in the art world.

• What’s next?

Our amazing evolution has taken LRFA from its humble beginnings working out of my home to our award-winning 2707 Colquitt Gallery in Houston to opening a 5,000-square-foot space in the Dallas Design District to a second Houston location in River Oaks. Right now we are considering a fourth gallery in Austin, which will further our reputation as the rainmakers of the Texas art scene.

“At LRFA, we strive to be and do our very best representing our artists and in our relationships with clients and collectors.”

When guiding a business, it’s critical to have clarity on exactly who is in charge and steering the ship. At studioMET, the architects are at the helm. The company principals are Shawn Gottschalk, Stephen Andrews, Yoonchul You and Scott Magnuson—all architects. Gottschalk notes, “We are an architect-led design-build firm,” and he adds that they are, “shaped by the constant pursuit of perfection and inspired by our love for making.” But while the architects are leading the group, it is a true team effort. Gottschalk says: “We are a collective of architects, craftsmen, artists and designers with practices rooted in the master-builder tradition in the modern world. A primary goal of our multidisciplinary approach is to bridge the gap between the architect and builder in order to create an integrated and cohesive solution. We have found this approach best suits our clients’ needs and ensures the highest quality results.”

THE STUDIOMET MISSION

When asked what makes studioMET unique, Gottschalk credits the company’s point of distinction through their overall mission. “We focus only on one thing: modern residential design and doing that extremely well,” he says. “Our commissioned architectural services are one-ofa-kind and specifically tailored to our clients’ goals, budgets and sites. We strive to redefine what it means to be modern and strongly believe that architecture should speak of its time and place, while longing for timelessness.”

CLIENT-FIRST FOCUS

Gottschalk says that studioMET designs are not about a personal agenda. “We don’t have big egos. We design for our clients and not ourselves. Our philosophy relies on an individualistic approach to each design and the success of the firm is built upon listening to the needs of clients. Our process is collaborative both within the office and between us and our clients. We place people as the most important element in the process.” Gottschalk continues, “You can expect work that is modern in nature with regionally appropriate design elements as a consistent thread in our detailing. Our homes are inviting, warm and comfortable for everyday living.”

Top Mixed indoor and outdoor living expands the living space in this modern home thanks to a patio perched alongside the dining area.

Photography Luis Ayala

“We design and build modern houses for today’s lifestyle and want to create work that is as relevant in decades to come as it is today.”

Timeless Style. Sophisticated Taste. Modern Design.

Artistic License

The design of a Houston home highlights the owners’ bold collection of contemporary art.

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIE SOEFER | STYLING BY JESSICA HOLTAM

Architecture: Mauricio Vela Carvajalino, Suburb Concept LLC Interior Design: Jon Green, Indigo Interior Design

Builder: David Stone, Texas Fine Home Builders LLC

A gilded Marco Grassi portrait and a René Portocarrero piece welcome guests in the foyer, where sculptural louvers rotate to reveal interior views ahead. The gallery-worthy space shines with white Cosentino quartz slab flooring and walls painted Sherwin-Williams’ Snowbound.

For avid collectors, the best artworks conjure a sense of discovery, unveiling fresh revelations and delights with each new viewing. A similar spirit imbues one couple’s modern abode in Houston.

Filled with contemporary art, including pieces by Latin American luminaries Carlos Cruz-Diez and Fernando Botero, rooms unfold in a parade of dynamic geometric spaces immersed in color and light. As passionate connoisseurs of design and art, the clients have built diverse residences around the world—from a hacienda-style ranch just outside the city, to a tropical Los Cabos retreat in their native Mexico. This house, however, “is clean and contemporary, with inspiration from modern Mexican architecture as a nod to our heritage,” notes the husband. They called on their frequent collaborators, designer Jon Green and builder David Stone, both of whom eagerly embraced this newest challenge.

Well-versed in contemporary Mexican design, Green envisioned “something extremely fresh and simple,” he explains, “taking a bit from Luis Barragán’s clean, boxy style with accent colors.”

As this home displays both art and antiques, “we also wanted it to have a gallery feel,” the designer adds. The plan fell into place when residential designer Mauricio Vela Carvajalino joined the team, bringing a streamlined yet sculptural sensibility. “The difference between architecture and art is in the actual use,” he notes. Together, the duo focused on playing with perception, “as your mind has a very important role in defining space,” explains Carvajalino, whose drawings were translated into plans by D.R. Design Group, LLC.

This experience begins to unfold at the front entrance, which is marked by three trapezoidal metal louvers. Blurring the lines between architecture and art installation, these elements can fully rotate into multiple configurations to conceal or reveal the space beyond. Moreover, ceilings throughout the residence feature dropped panels engineered with visible gaps that seemingly float above rooms on their own accord. “They create this sense that the ceiling is buoyant and not boxed in,” describes Green.

Standout pieces from the clients’ art collection were integrated into the very bones of the structure. Examples include a recessed niche above the living room fireplace custom fitted for

the Botero figurative painting. The dining room window was also precisely situated to frame an abstract outdoor sculpture by Carlos Agustín, surrounded by plantings selected by landscape designer Serena Gibson. Further highlighting the collection, a minimalist pin lighting system illuminates the art without any overt equipment. Meanwhile, Green favored gallery-white walls and gleaming floors in massive slabs of pale quartz, painstakingly installed by Stone and his assistant superintendent, David Messa, to minimize any discernible seams. This provides a pristine backdrop for color, “which I would definitely describe as unabashed,” laughs Green. “We wanted to be unafraid of any color.” Bold, graphic black-and-white patterns provide high contrast against a slew of primary hues often pulled from the surrounding artwork. For example, Cruz-Diez’s electric blues and yellows permeate through the prismatic living room furniture while the signature pears of Spanish artist Miguel Canals echo in the kitchen’s vivid green cabinets. Breaking up the plethora of white, the few wallcoverings function more as murals, including the powder room’s abstract wallpaper and the Rorschach inkblot-inspired marble slabs flanking the couple’s bathroom vanity.

This artful approach also guided the furnishings, which “are plush and comfortable, but always in a sculptural way,” notes Green, who curated simple yet bold silhouettes in the form of rounded armchairs and minimalist geometric tables. Leaning into the abode’s decidedly contemporary edge, he finished wood surfaces with a sleek marine polish typical of yacht interiors, as seen in the round dining table. Meanwhile, the luster of satin, velvet and leather upholstery enhances the saturated hues. These purely distilled shapes and colors provide a striking contrast for ornate antiques that include the couple’s classic bargueño desk. “The unexpected combination of our antiques with this riot of colors turned out to be really dramatic,” notes the husband.

Surrounded by such immaculate architectural lines and emotive hues, guests would be forgiven for feeling as though they strolled into one of the couple’s vibrant paintings come to life. The home radiates the same qualities the clients enjoy most in their artwork. “It’s bold, fun and explosive. That’s who we are, and what we love most,” says the husband with a smile.

“The furnishings are plush and comfortable, but always in a sculptural way.”

–JON GREEN

The living room’s Carlos Cruz-Diez painting and Fernando Botero portrait peer over an armchair and sofas wearing Jim Thompson Fabrics striped silk and blue Schumacher strié velvet, respectively. The yellow A. Rudin armchairs and custom pink ottoman are upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils velvet. Underfoot is a Stark rug.

Above: Pristine Cosentino quartz slab floors in a hallway contrast with an ornate Spanish bargueño desk and Louis J. Solomon chair upholstered in a Jim Thompson Fabrics Aeneas stripe. A landscape by Alfredo Ramos Martínez and a portrait by Horacio Rentería Rocha hang behind.

Left: Overlooking a Carlos Agustín outdoor sculpture, the dining room comprises chairs in Verel de Belval silk satin and a Hellman-Chang mahogany table arranged atop a Stark rug. Artworks include a Rufino Tamayo still life, a pair of Florentine 18th-century cherubs and a Jazzamoart painting above the Minton-Spidell console.

Right: The pantry features Cosentino’s Dekton countertops and Eggersmann cabinetry in Fine Paints of Europe’s Citrine lacquer. The high-shine display showcases a collection of china.

Opposite: Complementing the pantry, the kitchen’s Eggersmann cabinets and an island accented with Fine Paints of Europe’s Citrine lacquer gleam alongside the Cosentino countertops and backsplash. Kelly Wearstler’s Utopia pendant suspends overhead.

Left: Farrow & Ball’s Oval Room

Blue defines the breakfast area, which features a Miguel Canals still life. A chandelier from Circa Lighting illuminates Kravet Wilbur chairs in Perennials fabric and Osborne & Little’s La Fuente.

Opposite: Dedon’s Ahnda lounge chairs and Porcini side tables create a cabana-like outdoor seating area. Dekton forms a towering fireplace wall.

Above: Luxurious main bathroom appointments include a freestanding Blu-Stone tub from Blu Bathworks and a custom floating vanity by Eggersmann. Large slabs of creamy Cosentino quartz clad the entire shower, underscoring the spa-like feel.

Opposite: Pierre Frey velvet from Culp Associates punctuates main bedroom walls painted Sherwin-Williams’ Kilim Beige. A Stark Missoni Home rug and Kravet Soledad bench in Osborne & Little’s Selva pattern add pops of color. The Century nightstand is from Ladco.

Familiar Territory

Bespoke appointments and family heirlooms lend a been-there-forever feel to a 1920s Austin abode.

WRITTEN BY MARGARET ZAINEY ROUX | PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN KARLISCH

Interior Design: Liz MacPhail, Liz MacPhail Interiors Home Builder: Dustin Minium, Red Tail Construction

To say I know this house would be an understatement,” muses designer Liz MacPhail of her clients’ charming 1920s Austin residence. Having lived across the street from the abode for years, she even worked on a remodel of the house next door.

So, MacPhail was thrilled when her close friend, now neighbor, scooped it up when it came on the market—and even more ecstatic when she was called upon to help guide the proud new owner and her husband through a thoughtful redesign.

From the get-go, MacPhail knew this wouldn’t be the usual project—because the wife is not a typical client. The owner’s passion for design and keen eye for detail rival those of many veteran interior designers. Moreover, she has amassed a personal collection of decorating books and shelter publications that could compete with any design studio library. The client, who collaborated with Rick & Cindy Black Architects on details such as paint colors and the sunroom’s tile flooring before MacPhail signed on, had essentially spent years gathering inspiration.

“During our meetings, she presented her ideas through dog-eared book pages and stacks of magazine clippings, as opposed to pulling up photos on Instagram or Pinterest,” MacPhail recounts. In a way, these old-school gestures are a testament to the owner’s penchant for the past as well as her more traditional tendencies. “I see a lot of beautiful modern and minimal projects,” adds the designer, “but it was refreshing to work alongside someone who shares my passion for style rooted in sentiment and history.”

To MacPhail’s delight, the homeowners also came to the project with an expansive inventory of family antiques and ancestral portraits. These pieces work with many newly found treasures—19th-century English tables and case goods in beautiful burl woods, French fauteuils and bergères with painted and polychromed finishes—to honor both the architecture and the owners’ heritage. Meanwhile, crisp white walls and rich chestnut-stained floors, implemented by builder Dustin Minium, forge cohesion among an eclectic mix featuring rattan chairs, bamboo shades and handwoven Abaca

rugs. Such effortlessness balances the more formal heirlooms and a handful of opulent new additions, including sleek Italian brass mirrors, klismos chairs with tiger-print seats and flouncy pink floor-to-ceiling draperies. “We also replaced ceiling fixtures in the entry and living room with clean-lined Cubism designs as an immediate acknowledgment of the contemporary and vintage mix throughout,” the designer notes.

Such unexpected twists and turns usher the eye from room to room, highlighting details like tassel trim and bullion fringe while allowing each statement-making fabric a moment to shine. But while nostalgic florals, checks, toiles and stripes call to mind an air of proper European elegance, playful color palettes and exaggerated scales exalt a modern aesthetic. “The process of sourcing and selecting fabrics felt like putting together a giant jigsaw puzzle,” recalls MacPhail. “When the frame was set, we added in pieces one by one until we could see the big picture. It was a lengthy process, but it was fun and well worth the time we invested.”

While the overall design was largely defined by the elements brought in, it was also loosely shaped by those strategically left out. MacPhail fostered an easy flow throughout the interiors by focusing on sparse furniture arrangements comprised solely of pieces with a distinct use or purpose. She also applied this “less is more” philosophy to the decor. “Nothing distracts from the beauty and simplicity of the pieces in each room,” says the designer. Tabletop trinkets, decorative accents and superfluous accessories were kept to a minimum, leaving surfaces exposed for a look that reads current and tailored as opposed to stodgy and cluttered.

As evidenced by this home, MacPhail’s goal is never to match or even coordinate furnishings, but rather to marry together everything the client loves regardless of period, provenance, color, pattern or texture. “Good design is all about creating balance through contrast,” the designer explains. “You need the light and heavy, the minimal and maximal, the eclectic and elegant, the old and new. I also want to help the clients dream and scheme spaces that make them smile and give them butterflies.” While there is no formula for creating that kind of excitement or anticipation, MacPhail reveals, “it will happen when you trust the process, use what you love and follow your intuition.”

Beyond the living room, the entry’s custom iron rail showcases a streamlined profile. The vintage runner is from Reiss Studio and a Roman shade fabricated by Austintatious Blinds & Shutters features Coraggio’s Ferrara linen-blend sheer from Wells Abbott.

A Highland House living room sofa with a Samuel & Sons bullion fringe faces a Louis XVI-style bergère chair and John Derian for Cisco Home chair in a Pierre Frey floral. The Urban Electric Co.’s flush mount lights a Patterson Flynn rug. Klismos chairs don a Scalamandré fabric.

Left: Checkerboard floors mix with Christopher Moore’s Crayford chintz from Wells Abbott on the sunroom sofa. A vintage metal garden chair rounds out the alfresco flair.

Opposite: Arched sunroom windows with trim painted Benjamin Moore’s Wythe Blue feel fresh alongside an heirloom desk with florals by Serracinna Studio. The antique desk chair is from Found.

An ebony Louis XVI-style table with brass casters and accents grounds the dining room painted Benjamin Moore’s Gardenia. The elegantly appointed space also features chairs covered in a gingham by Maison de Vacances and an antique crystal chandelier purchased at Wirthmore Antiques.

“Nothing distracts from the beauty and simplicity of the pieces in each room.”

–LIZ MACPHAIL

Above: Visual interest is maximized in the powder room with Pierre Frey’s Les Ombrelles pattern backing a custom vanity featuring a scalloped backsplash. The unlacquered brass faucet by Waterworks is from J&L Hardware.

Opposite: Marvic Textiles’ La Chasse graces the custom platform bed and barrel-back armchair in the primary bedroom. Roman shades in Rosa Bernal Strypes A dress the windows. The Graves task lamp is Visual Comfort.

Shifting Gears

Manual typewriters invite exploration at the hands of an interdisciplinary Austin artist.

WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE DEORIO PHOTOGRAPHY BY INTI ST. CLAIR

From the moment her fingertips first touched the keys of a manual typewriter, Stephanie Strange felt a connection—to the way it moved, its sound, even its smell. “I was constantly typing on it,” she says. Over time, as she experimented by coaxing everything from fabrics to photographs through its carriage, the act of typing transmuted into a new medium for the Austin artist. “There came a moment of realization that I wasn’t trying to type anything that made sense,” she recalls. “I began drawing instead of writing.”

Strange begins her intricate images and poems, composed entirely of typed characters, by pairing fine art paper with a manual typewriter selected from her evolving collection that now exceeds 100 machines— some purchased at antique stores, others donated by fans of her work. “Each has its own personality, from its font and sound to the way it feels in motion,” she says. “How each one types also has an impact on the way the ink presses into paper, and that nuance is such an important part of the story.”

Rather than creating with a composition in mind, Strange follows intuitions and energies. She produces her complex shapes by rotating, twisting and feeding paper through one of her manual typewriters much as a seamstress guides fabric through a sewing machine. She explores all orientations of the paper, which “may cause the image to be out of sight, rolled under the platen, so I am typing without visual relativity to the entire image—and that’s okay, if I am following the energy of a story,” she says. “As long as I can see the edge of the paper, I know where to go.” The rhythm and speed at which she types are also important elements impacting the placement of characters.

Though her output also includes graphite drawings and watercolor paintings—shown locally at Blue Print Gallery and Wally Workman Gallery and further afield at Anne Neilson Fine Art in Charlotte—the typewriter remains Strange’s constant muse. For her, it’s about exploration of medium and process. “I’m even venturing into nature—typing on leaves, fallen or on trees,” notes Strange, who recently debuted a color typewriter art series. “I like the idea of pushing the limits of expression and saying, ‘This machine was designed for a certain purpose, but it has possibilities.’ ”

“I enjoy using a machine traditionally thought to have a rigid function in so many different organic expressions,” Austin-based artist Stephanie Strange (left) says of her exploration with manual typewriters. Her practice of typing poetry (bottom, left) bridges both writing and drawing, while her other works include wall hangings featuring typewriter parts and steel (bottom, right).

BELLA VITA

A new Palladian-style residence is personalized down to the last detail for a Dallas family.

WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATHAN SCHRODER STYLING BY JIMMIE HENSLEE

W hat could be better than building a marvelous new house?” posits architect Clay Nelson. “A remodel is about what you can do—but a new build is all about what you want to do.” In the case of this Dallas residence, the clients desired a classically inspired Italian villa, but around a familiar center-hall plan. They also envisioned architectural surprises throughout designed to celebrate the family’s interests, including everything from Legos to fine wine. With Nelson, interior designer Suzy Childress and builder Austin Nixon at the helm, the owners’ wants and needs were satisfied in spades.

“You don’t get to invent traditional architecture,” Nelson continues. “If you’re going down that road, follow the mathematical guides and let it be what it wants to be.” Tapping into his extensive visual library, he did just that, working closely with project manager Joseph Bentley to develop a plan based on Italian architect Andrea Palladio’s 16 th-century villas. The resulting pedimented, symmetrical façade features the requisite pilasters and archways. However, rather than place the central staircase in the entry, he made the stairs axial to a dramatic two-story rotunda. That volume allows daylight to filter softly down through the interiors, while hidden doors in its paneling reveal copious closets. “Everything we do is dictated by logic,” Nelson adds. “We even applied formulas like the Fibonacci spiral and golden section to confirm the classical proportions of the front elevation.”

Building on the meticulous bones of the house, Childress set her sights on fine-tuning the interior finishes. These include custom cabinetry and ceilings, limestone floors quarried in Morocco and wood beams reclaimed from a 19th-century barn on a farm in Ohio. “I interpreted the clients’ many wonderful ideas to create a personalized home,” recalls Childress. “The result is an eclectic interior that has elements of nature in almost every room but doesn’t follow a particular vernacular. It’s a collection of their desires.”

Foremost on the homeowners’ minds was creating a family home factoring in children and a menagerie of pets with design catered to everyone’s needs. You’ll find formal living spaces, of course—an elegant living room with a player piano that enlivens parties and a dining room set aglow at night beneath a metallic plaster ceiling—but the main living area forms the hub of the house. Adjoining the kitchen, which has a secondary prep space with a living herb wall, is a multifunctional room anchored by a pair of high and low tables in petrified wood with custom bases. “They can be used for anything— from crossword puzzles to drinks and dining—and are more interesting visually,” describes Childress. A breakfast nook brings the whole crew together, and a large family room leads to an outdoor space designed for year-round use.

But it’s the family member-specific spaces where Childress and her project manager, Kendra Ausley, went to town. The husband’s study features a secret door leading to a humidor, while downstairs is a craft area for the wife. For the dogs, Childress designed a room with built-in crates and their own special dog bath, wallpapering the space with a playful pooch print. She also incorporated retractable dog gates throughout the residence to help keep them out of trouble. Upstairs are not just the family’s bedrooms, but also a Narnia-inspired library for the kids accessible through a carved-wood wardrobe-like door. “It was originally going to be a mechanical closet, but they needed a place for all their books,” says the designer. “Now it holds them floor-to-ceiling and makes a great little hideout!” For the animal-themed media room just down the hall, she even gave the pet reptiles a glass home with a snakeskin-pattern tile backsplash built into custom cabinetry. And for the couple’s bedroom suite, she repurposed an existing sofa into a comfortable seating area all their own.

From the beginning, and probably not unlike Palladio with his own patrons, the design team took the clients’ words to heart. “They wanted the home to be geared toward them, personalized, and we did that in every square inch,” says Childress. “Family is the center of their universe and the design had to—and does—reflect that love. There’s something for everyone.”

An arched family room niche houses an eclectic vignette. Here, stone carved heads from Easter Island rest on a custom console in front of an oil painting affixed to a fretwork panel, all from Brendan Bass.

“FAMILY IS THE CENTER OF THEIR UNIVERSE AND THE DESIGN HAD TO—AND DOES— REFLECT THAT LOVE .” –SUZY CHILDRESS

Living room armchairs from The Bright Group in Kravet velvet join a bench from Culp Associates in faux leopard from Romo. A mantel from Pittet Architecturals aligns with a Fredrick Ramond chandelier from Meletio Lighting. The floor covering is from Truett Fine Carpets & Rugs.

Right: In the breakfast area, a custom zinc-topped table and vintage leather chairs are from Brendan Bass. A Perennials outdoor tweed covers the banquette cushion. The chandelier is Arteriors.

Opposite: Apparatus’ pendant illuminates Palecek stools and Taj Mahal quartzite kitchen counters from Texas Counter Fitters fabricated by Il Granito. Ann Sacks tile edges a custom hand-carved Moroccan limestone hood from Pittet Architecturals.

Above: Sunrise Wood Designs fabricated a design by Childress Interiors, Inc. for the living room’s custom cabinetry. A brass-wire grille and quartz crystal-and-brass hardware make the woodwork sing.

Left: The dining room table pairs with Lee Industries chairs from Brendan Bass in Kravet fabric and Edelman Leather backs. Terra Pura applied troweled crushed limestone to the walls; the recessed ceiling features a metallic finish complementing the Serip chandelier from Allan Knight.

Above: Walker Zanger flooring sets an elegant tone in the main bathroom below a Niermann Weeks for Visual Comfort chandelier. The John-Richard églomisé bench is from McGannon Showrooms.

Opposite: The main bedroom includes a Thibaut grass cloth headboard wall, Peacock Alley bedding and bench from David W. Gilbert & Associates. Palecek floor lamps from McGannon Showrooms and Kravet draperies flank Fabricut hand-painted pillows. The reclaimed wood floors are from Pittet Architecturals.

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