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ON THE COVER: The clients of this Houston home by Chandos Collective desired elevated spaces, such as a living room grounded by Catherine Howe’s Luminous Garden (Citron and Gold Black) Venetian plaster on the walls and ceiling sets an elegant backdrop for custom pieces, including the marble mantle from Material Bespoke Stone + Tile and a Macassar ebony wood table from The Joseph Company. Page 162
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What’s more exciting than a new adventure? For me, it’s a thrill to step into the role of Editor in Chief of Luxe Interiors + Design
Let me introduce myself. I’ve dedicated my career to publishing “coffee table” books for interior designers and architects. My roles have included producer, creative director, agent and storyteller. All these years of advocacy have made me the ultimate cheerleader for a subject that has long fascinated me. I am ready to bring the same joyful, energetic and enthusiastic spirit to Luxe I’m in awe of the breadth and depth of content we produce. With more than 14 regional issues and over 90 magazines published each year, we sit at the center of the design world. Our team has their ngers on the pulse of style-minded homeowners from coastto-coast, which gives us an incredible perspective. I’m eager to share this with you as we showcase the industry’s wide range of talent.
“All these years of advocacy have made me the ultimate cheerleader for a subject that has long fascinated me.”
Anyone who loves design knows that no great residence is static, and new ideas and elements keep things relevant and stimulating. The same is true for good publications and, while Luxe will continue to publish breathtaking spaces, you can also expect a refreshed look, intriguing features and a more robust digital presence in the days to come.
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When a young family began dreaming of building a “Swedish Country Home,” their dreams ran deeper than aesthetics. He grew up in Sweden. She in Minnesota, a state known for its Scandinavian heritage. So, to them, the notion of “Swedishinspired” evoked a feeling of familiarity Of comfort. Of home.
When pulling up the home’s winding drive it all appears so effortless—but it required years of collaboration to complete. The team, including Bill Costello, CCO of Streeter Custom Builder, architect Charlie Simmons, founding principal of Charlie & Co. Design Ltd., and interior designer Linda Engler, founder of Engler Studio Interior Design, as well as the family themselves, trusted each other implicitly. As part of their initial research, this core team poured over old family images to help inform architectural details.
“When you have the ability to create and sculpt environments that take advantage of light, you certainly want to do that… Marvin gives us the tools to create these wonderful spaces.”
Charlie Simmons, Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd.
In general, Scandinavians appreciate natural light, so light was a crucial design element for the home. The staircase, for example, sitting opposite the entryway, runs three stories with floor-toceiling windows as a backdrop, drawing guests inside.
“There are views for days. To have the light come in, it gives the connection that feeds our soul and makes us feel whole.”
Linda Engler, Engler Studio Interior Design
“One of the things that was really important for our client was to feel at one with nature,” Simmons said. From how the home was situated on the property, the landscaping that harkens back to Sweden with its hilly pastures, to the use of expansive glass all throughout the house to easily soak up the surroundings—the team never lost sight of the client’s desire to bring the outdoors in.
So, how did the family feel upon walking into the space for the first time? “They really felt like they were home,” Simmons said.
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In the heart of the Pacific Northwest wilderness lies Marrowstone Island, a haven of rugged beauty that captivated Rick Whitworth, a retired Navy veteran. Nestled on five acres of wooded wetlands encompassed by ocean and mountains views, Whitworth envisioned a home that would seamlessly connect with its surroundings.
“I kept coming back to this place... the mountains, trees that grow taller than homes, the abundance of water… this is where I wanted to be.”
Rick Whitworth, Homeowner
Whitworth’s vision took shape with the expertise of architect Dan Shipley and builder Peter Bates of Good Home Construction. Shipley’s site-responsive design, inspired by the untamed landscape, ensured the island’s true essence was reflected.
“It’s all about this small space in the trees, almost like you’re camping out, and have that sense of just floating amongst the tree trunks.”
Dan Shipley, Shipley Architects
The seamless connection comes to life through the team’s collaboration with Marvin for its Ultimate custom windows and doors—from the meticulously tailored floor-to-ceiling solutions to the Douglas Fir trim that echoes the surrounding forest. Every uncompromising detail perfectly accomplishes the modern architectural vision of clean lines while framing the stunning views and flooding the interior with natural light.
“The Ultimate line is great because of how customizable it is. We have windows that go essentially floor to ceiling... all the window sizes had to be perfect, and they had to be custom.”
Peter Bates, Good Home Construction
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KRYSTAL RACANIELLODesigners Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman have partnered with Visual Comfort & Co. on a series of new lighting collections launching this summer. The dynamic collaboration introduces innovative forms and fresh interpretations of classic silhouettes. Here, Fisher and Weisman chat with Luxe about the release. fisherweisman.com; visualcomfort.com
Tell us about the collaboration. We’re unveiling three distinct collections: Sutton, Alana and Catania (above). Sutton features elegant fixtures that reinterpret Art Deco lines with a contemporary twist. Alana presents a modern take on classic bamboo motifs, and Catania showcases handwoven fiber shades that enhance its steel grid.
Describe the influences that shaped the designs. The Sutton collection draws from the fringe details of 1920s flapper dresses, while Alana is inspired by Victorianera bamboo furniture. Andrew’s bangle bracelet designs for Chic AF—conceptualized in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico—influenced Catania with their lightweight and luminous characteristics.
What makes these pieces versatile? Having curated residential interiors for decades, we understand scale and the transformative power light fixtures have in any room. With that, we focused on meticulously crafting pieces that fit naturally into a wide variety of spaces, infusing each setting with panache.
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HALLOCKIn their first extension beyond the performance textiles that built their fame, Perennials released a debut line of wall treatments this June. After more than 25 years of supplying high-end soft goods, wallcoverings felt like a natural next step for the company. “Rugs and fabrics speak the same language as wallcoverings,” explains Amy Williams, design director at Perennials and Sutherland LLC. “They’re how you layer your home, how you make it special.” The new collection features 18 versatile designs and materials ranging from grass cloth to performance vinyl. Perennials looked to high-quality mills across the United States to produce the coverings, which come in nearly 100 distinct pattern and color combinations. Some of the motifs are inspired by best-selling fabrics of the same name, such as Arigato, with wabi-sabi lines that resemble hand-stitching, and Bebop, an organic take on polka dots. Others play with natural materials and textures, including handwoven metallics that change with the light throughout the day. perennialsfabrics.com
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Drawing from more than 20 years of design experience, Mexico Citybased architect Lorena Vieyra launched Omet, an international platform spotlighting Latin American creatives. Last fall, the company’s flagship showroom opened in Central East Austin. The space’s elegant furniture and artful accents range from volcanic stone stools, which are kept minimal to reveal the rock’s natural variations, to a green marble bench abstracting Mayan hieroglyphs. These various pieces celebrate the use of unique materials while exploring the designers’ heritages. omet.co
What was your vision for the showroom? The main goal was to have a well-curated gallery where people can experience our furniture. We wanted to create a destination where art and design come together, showcasing artists from Mexico and Latin America alongside Austin creatives.
How did you design the space? Originally, it had a gallery-like aesthetic with white walls, concrete floors and open ceilings. We brought in wood paneling and millwork to give it a cozier feel while maintaining a sophisticated look.
Tell us about the new line. There is a boldness in the geometrical forms, which are sharp and impactful. Other pieces are raw and organic, exposing the material’s purest form. These two aesthetics play off one another in a harmonious dialogue.
Janelle Patton As principal designer and owner of Lark Interiors, this LUXE Next In Design 99 pro unveils a bold dose of pattern in a Dallas bathroom. The inspo: Doubling as the pool bath, we wanted to bring outdoor beauty in with an Imogen Heath wallpaper. The stars: Brass features include a Kingston Brass sink, Waterworks faucet and Rejuvenation mirror. The advice: Bathrooms are a chance to express your personality, so go for it! @lark.interiors
Andrea Marino Taylor It was all about creating an authentic, livable space in a Dallas living room by this LUXE Next In Design 99 talent. The inspo: Old English interiors with a fresh twist. The palette: Garden greens, blues and a pop of marigold. The stars: A Lee Jofa ottoman covered in a Lisa Fine Textiles fabric and Schumacher draperies. The advice: Create a layout with comfortable yet practical seating. @andreamarinodesign
Bryan Yates This Dallas-based LUXE Next In Design 99 honoree integrates his clients’ beloved pieces into modern spaces, ensuring a seamless blend of old and new. The inspo: The Marco Grassi artwork above the fireplace, which the owners already had. The stars: Benjamin Moore’s Navy Masterpiece on the walls, Brentano’s Elixir fabric on the chairs and a vintage Knoll coffee table. The advice: Use pieces you already own and love. @yatesdesygn
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Set against the downtown skyline and overlooking Buffalo Bayou Park, the Thompson Houston recently opened the doors to its 172 dazzling rooms and suites. Sleek glass and exposed steel clad the exterior of the building designed by international architecture firm HOK. The interiors, by Abel Design Group, combine warm earthy colors, organic materials, brass fixtures and hardwood floors in an homage to the neighboring 160-acre park, just steps away. “We blended the modern exterior with a luxurious interior,” says Roberto Contreras, CEO of DC Partners, who developed the project. “It has all the opulence of the oil boom balanced with midcentury modern elements.” Each room exudes a residential feel, featuring custom-made furnishings, Sferra bedding and linens, and floor-to-ceiling windows with blackout curtains. “The centerpiece of the guestroom experience is the stunning bath,” Contreras adds, where the design team tapped Moderno Porcelain Works to install marble vanities and custom wall treatments (right). In addition, the hotel’s Residences at The Allen blur the lines between home and hospitality with luxury condos and penthouses whose owners enjoy all the hotel’s amenities—including the one-acre rooftop and infinity pool. hyatt.com/thompson-hotels
For Arielle Austin, painting is worth more than a thousand words. Abstracts serve as self-expression and spiritual healing for the Austinbased artist, who discovered the art form as a means of therapy. She uses pastels and charcoal to make intentional marks, while acrylic paint provides an ease of manipulation and
ability to speak to a range of emotions. In the same vein, Austin hopes her paintings will give space for the viewer to meditate and find their own reclamation of voice.
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What inspired your current style? I’ve found that abstraction gives me the space and freedom to be playful and curious and express the complexities of my thoughts.
What are you passionate about right now? I’m inspired by the collage process. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with layering and combining mixed media, textiles and paint, exploring ways to incorporate them into my abstractions.
What would you like viewers to take away from your work?
A new perspective—of the world around them and of themselves. A sense of courage and peace, and a sense of confrontation laced with grace and comfort.
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AFTER 125 YEARS, THE GRACIE FAMILY REMAINS TRAILBLAZERS IN HAND-PAINTED WALLPAPER, ASIAN ANTIQUES AND LACQUER.
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Charles R. Gracie & Sons, launched in 1898, soon became the American decorator’s go-to source for Asian antiques and decorative arts, especially hand-painted Chinese wallpaper. Today, CEO Mike Gracie and Creative Director Jennifer Gracie continue the six-generation firm’s evolution, which has become one of the most prestigious decorative arts brands in the industry.
The Gracie family captures their ongoing romance with design and the creation of beauty in the forthcoming book, The Art of Gracie, (out in September) from which Jenn’s essay, below, is adapted. Here, she shares her personal reflection of growing up in and around the studio and taking this family firm forward.
Some of my earliest memories are of visiting our New York showroom. At that time, our New York art studio was on the twelfth floor of the D&D Building, with the showroom above. The studio was a bustling, creative place, with artists drawing design sketches, restoring antique wallpapers and screens, or inspecting each panel arriving from our China studio. I never tired of walking around the showroom, trying to learn the difference between eighteenth- and nineteenth-century porcelain, appreciating the details on a lacquer table, and losing track of time admiring the tiny brushstrokes on our wallpapers.
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My brother Mike and I worked at Gracie during the summers. We kept almost every design in stock then. Mark Hampton, Mario Buatta, or Keith Irvine would visit, for example, needing twenty-five panels for a dining room. Mike and I would climb up a ladder, unclip the three on display, run to get the next twenty-two, wrap them up, and off they would go. We would then collect and hang the next three panels in the sequence. We had thousands of panels—and not a single repeat. As our lead times got faster, we began doing special orders almost exclusively. I design almost all of them these days, but many are also based on styles that have been in our repertoire since the beginning.
My father often reminded me, “We don’t make anything anybody needs.” That is still true, of course, and I never forget that this is why we must make the most exquisite designs, pay the utmost attention to quality, and make it a wonderful experience to visit Gracie. I feel incredibly fortunate to make beautiful things for people who appreciate them. I feel luckier still that Mike and I run the business together, and that six years ago were joined by my son, Zach. My great-great-grandfather would be delighted, I imagine, that we are carrying on what he started in 1898. And I wish that all former Gracie generations could see what we are up to today. graciestudio.com, rizzoliusa.com
(Clockwise from top left) The two-brush technique is a classic Chinese painting style. In a room by Mallory Mathison Inc., Eden’s gold tea-leaf ground creates the illusion of an expansive garden. The Waves pattern transforms a Charleston powder room designed by Alaina Michelle Ralph.
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While this Marshall Watson-designed Hacienda-style home (previous page) enjoys picture-perfect weather most days, an outdoor ivy-covered fireplace not only adds to the ambiance but also offers the perfect solution for chilly evenings. The lounge-like area is a picturesque spot for drinks and hors d’oeuvres, beckoning visitors to take a seat while viewing the stunning sunset. marshallwatsoninteriors.com
When their clients purchased a double lot, Workshop/APD saw the opportunity to construct several outbuildings alongside the main house. The pavilion (above) draws inspiration from simple Shaker-style architecture, in keeping with Nantucket’s building vernacular. Featuring a gym, powder room and service bar connecting to a sauna pod, the dwelling “provides a resort-like experience that brings wellness front and center,” explains Founding Principal Andrew Kotchen. workshopapd.com
Located on a spit of land overlooking Cape Cod Bay, this Hutker Architects-designed home (left) was informed by the historic cottage that previously occupied the site as well as nearby Alden House, one of the oldest homes in the country, which provided additional architectural context. Firm Partner Tom McNeill implemented creative solutions to maximize the limited square footage, like a cantilevered screened-in porch that creates a shaded terrace below. hutkerarchitects.com
There’s an age-old adage that Rowland+Broughton Founding Principal John Rowland holds true: Everyone moves to Aspen for the skiing but stays for the summer. It’s during this seductive season when outdoor living is at its peak that captures the hearts of residents. The clients of this home very much inhabit that active Colorado lifestyle, and a place of wellness topped their wish list. As such, the firm crafted a decked-out fitness room, which doubles as a Bikram yoga studio, that opens to the stunning grounds. The structure sits adjacent to a 65-foot lap pool and covered seating area where the family can recharge while taking in the unobstructed mountain views. rowlandbroughton.com
This alluring garden structure was born from a utilitarian requirement—a bioretention area. Founding Principal and CEO Richard Hartlage, and his Land Morphology team, used this to their advantage, transforming the space into an enticing summer spot by erecting a bridge and pergola overtop. Although Seattle is known for rain, its temperate summers are the stuff of legend, and the genesis for this garden destination. “It’s an intimate space for cocktails,” says Hartlage. “I love a dash of red in a garden because red and green are complementary colors.” Varying verdant hues are plentiful thanks to (mostly) native plantings. landmorphology.com
Casual, formal, something in between, no meal goes unnoticed when thoughtfully furnished with remarkable design, including an entrance that is both grand and seamless. Another evening gathering of family and friends, made more poignant by doors and windows that never compromise. Learn more >
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This year, Julian Chichester marks its 35th ar, Julian Chichester marks its 35th anniversary. To celebrate, the brand has launched sary. To celebrate, the brand has launched an anniversary capsule collection. The Frick versary collection. The Frick coffee table is one of four special designs that able is one of four that have been reimagined from the archives. een from the archives. julianchichester.com hichester.com
The 24-inch Wine Column. From sun-drenched vineyards to meticulous aging in oak barrels, each bottle of wine encapsulates years of dedication and artistry. With the Signature Kitchen Suite 24-inch Wine Column and every product in our wine portfolio, we take that journey into consideration. You’ll find it in our exclusive Wine Cave Technology,™ providing your collection with the environment it needs to ensure the last step to the glass is as cared for as the first. This is how we stay True to food.
Poetica is Scavolini’s new furniture system, designed by Vuesse, distinguished by a charming blend of elements from the past and modern proportions. It combines retro-inspired motifs with contemporary details, highlighted by a unique door processing. scavolini.com
Newport Brass’ Kirsi is a study in strong edges and precise lines, featuring prominent angled handles that perfectly complement its matching spout. The collection is available in more than 20 decorative finishes. newportbrass.com
Pollack’s latest fabric collection, Yarn Story, is meticulously crafted using diverse fibers and techniques, inviting appreciation of every intricate detail. A sophisticated palette— muted tones as well as bright pops—spotlight the studio’s legendary color sense. pollackassociates.com
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TREASURE TROVE | Thomas O’Brien x Patterson Flynn
Clockwise from top right: Italian Straw Hat / copperbeechbythesea.com Haiku Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug in Copper by Thomas O’Brien / pattersonflynn.com Double Ply
Leather Coaster Set / aerostudios.com Tibetan Rock Crystal Beads / dokham.com Frances Silk Finge in Gold / pattersonflynn.com Tibetan Lapis Lazuli Ball / dokham.com
Orpheus Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool Rug in Ivory by Thomas O’Brien / pattersonflynn.com Set of Three Rosewood Dishes / aerostudios.com Tibetan Pashmina Scarf in Orange / dokham.com Cardiff Tape Trim in Green and Brown / pattersonflynn.com Antique Brass Magnifying Glasses by Thomas O’Brien / copperbeechbythesea.com Beau Moire Fabric in Olive / pattersonflynn.com Beau Moire Fabric in Oyster / pattersonflynn.com Lalano Linen Velvet Fabric in Natural / pattersonflynn.com Gilded 23kt Yellow Gold Botanical Specimens by Carol Leskanic / aerostudios.com Tibetan Pashmina Scarf in Chocolate / dokham.com Green Onyx Panda and Silk Bag by Thomas O’Brien / copperbeechbythesea.com Orpheus Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool Rug in Chocolate by Thomas O’Brien /pattersonflynn.com
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Teacup and Saucer / wedgwood.com Oasis Wallpaper in Natural/Watermelon / pinturastudio.com
Chintz in Sky / fschumacher.com
/ wedgwood.com Curves Mini Rug in Celadon Reverse / elizabetheakins.com Valencia Fabric in Granny Apple/Chocolate / pinturastudio.com Kobe Fabric in Bottle Green / pinturastudio.com Veranda Crete Trim in Chardon Bleu / samuelandsons.com Carabosse Fabric in Femme Intenso / jamesmalonefabrics.com Polka Dot Pony Tape in Olive / fschumacher.com Postcard of Zora Neale Hurston by Aaron Douglas / store.metmuseum.org Small Ric Rac Tape in Celadon / fschumacher.com Fox & Hound Wallcovering in Covey / interiors.hollandandsherry.com West End Fabric in Her Majesty’s Coral / interiors.hollandandsherry.com Trianon Ombré Border in Marzipan / samuelandsons.com Guinevere Trim in Sprout / interiors.hollandandsherry.com Drag Wallpaper in Bespoke Colorway DR 1254 / farrow-ball.com Veranda Crete Trim in Delphinium / samuelandsons.com
In 1945, prolific modernist painter Georgia O’Keeffe put down roots in Abiquiú, New Mexico, which went on to influence her work for decades to come. Over the years, she lovingly restored her abode—a blend of Native American and Spanish building styles—into the lightfilled Pueblo-style hacienda it is today. okeeffemuseum.org
author Ernest wrote famed novels Have
It was from the island of West that Nobel Prizethe 1930s. His former two-story Spanish Colonial home, surrounded flora and fauna, features wide and treasure-filled interiors from his extensive
from the island of Key West that Nobel Prizewinning author Ernest Hemingway wrote famed like For Whom the Bell Tolls and To Have and Not throughout the 1930s. His former two-story Colonial home, surrounded by tropical flora fauna, features wide wraparound porches and treasure-filled interiors from his extensive travels, become nearly as iconic as the works he penned within. hemingwayhome.com
In the 1960s, minimalism pioneer Donald Judd took up residence in a classic New York City loft with a cast-iron façade. There, the and furniture designer further explored the practice of permanent installation—a defining sentiment of his celebrated legacy. To this day, visitors can explore his one time home and take work, spanning art and objects, along with other notable 20th-century artists. juddfoundation.org -century artists.
SoHo loft with a cast-iron There, the artist and furniture designer further explored the practice of installation—a sentiment of his celebrated To this visitors can his one time home and take in his work, art and with
For 50 years, Thos. Moser has been handcrafting North American-hardwood furniture in Maine. Their Pasadena Rocker, shown here in cherry, looks as if it were made for the porch of High Hampton’s rustic Log Cabin, one of the property’s many private cabins dating back to the early 20th century. The chair’s sleek silhouette stands out from its traditional predecessors, with dramatically svelte legs and a back that takes its shape from a single block of wood. A Cross Stitch Linen Pillow Cover from Toast adds a folklike touch apropos for the setting. thosmoser.com, us.toa.st
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Relaxation beckons with Noir Furniture’s Loredo Chair. Chunky and conical tapered teak legs support a thick woven seagrass seat and half-circle back, which is also available in counter or barstool height as well as in a woven synthetic option. Here, a pair is perched on a stone terrace flanking an antique games table from the Inn’s impressive collection of furniture. The property, rich with charming historical features, wraparound porches and rustic interiors, was recently acquired and lovingly restored by Blackberry Farm. noirfurniturela.com For more information on all chairs featured, visit luxesource.com LU X E S O U R C E C O M
WHETHER ENTERTAINING IN THE BACKYARD OR HANGING BY THE POOL, SHOP THESE STYLISH SUMMER MUST-HAVES TO ELEVATE ANY SCHEME.
Add a dash of British charm to your next tablescape with lighting designs from Pooky, which recently made its debut stateside. The brand’s rechargeable, cordless lamps can be used inside or out and paired with a variety of shade and base options. The Freya Cordless Table Lamp in antiqued brass (shown) is inspired by an old candlestick and topped with a punchy 6-inch empire shade in Heraldic Ikat Printed Linen. pooky.com
Fortina is a remarkable architectural system that looks and feels like real wood, but is made with aluminum and a hyper-realistic non-PVC surface. Available in over 100+ wood and metal finishes and 50+ profiles for interior and exterior applications. Now with integral lighting, larger, up to 2" x 12" profiles, and quicker delivery with Quick Ship.
The epitome of indoor-outdoor California living, plus timeless new upgrades to refresh any space.
IN SANTA BARBARA, A HISTORIC PROPERTY IS REIMAGINED AS AN INDOOR-OUTDOOR HAVEN FOR HEALTHY LIVING—AND HOSTING A CROWD.
WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT AND SARAH SHELTON
Sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean enticed one Los Angeles-based family to purchase this 1930s cottage in Santa Barbara, but it wasn’t long before the fairytale setting prompted them to recast their would-be vacation home as a primary residence. In reimagining the period dwelling for everyday life, the owners sought a timeless California aesthetic, modern amenities to support their healthy lifestyle, and, most importantly, “to preserve the feeling of being on v acation,” shares interior designer Jennifer Miller. In collaboration with Two Trees Architects and Leonard Unander Associates, Inc., Miller responded with a charming ramble of indoor-outdoor spaces that accommodate family time and entertaining at scale alike. As we celebrate the height of beach season, Luxe takes the grand tour.
Portola Paints’ creamy Patagonia white blankets the walls of this Santa Barbara pool cabana. Home to a secondary kitchen space designed for entertaining, the Shaker-style cabinetry conceals a refrigerator and pantry. Blackened metal details, including a Waterstone Faucets tap, Lorfords sconce and Coastal Bronze hardware, embellish the interiors by Jennifer Miller.
This kitchen is so beautiful! Tell us about the design. Cooking is what brings this family together, so while we wanted the space to feel refined, we didn’t want anything to be precious. The counters are a honed quartzite, which will stand the test of time both in terms of style and durability. All of the hardware has living finishes that will continue to patina with age; nothing is too perfect or shiny. Because of how the room was oriented, it offers a more intimate environment that encourages culinary creativity.
You added a secondary kitchen in the pool cabana (previous page). Why two kitchens? The primary kitchen is their private family space, whereas the new cabana was designed as a place for visiting friends and family. These clients are great connectors; they entertain often by their pool, and with the beach across the street, guests needed a space to gather, step out of the sun, and grab a drink or snack. The secondary kitchen contains a hidden refrigerator, pantry, dishwasher and wine fridge. It even has a home-brewed Kombucha on tap!
How fun to have an entertaining destination. What else makes this property special? These clients are health-oriented, so we built a gym structure with a spa-like bathroom featuring an infrared sauna and walk-in shower that opens to a private garden. Having these destination outbuildings emphasizes the feeling of being on vacation. The clients love having to “travel” when hosting or working out. There’s a sense of detaching a bit from everyday life that’s pretty magical. jennifermillerstudio.com
Timeless materials distinguish the primary kitchen, where a Lacanche range accentuated by Moroccan tiles from Zellij Gallery makes a quietly luxurious statement. Brushed bronze knobs and pulls from Rocky Mountain Hardware garnish white-washed oak cabinets that conceal a Sub-Zero refrigerator.
The pool deck (top) is built for alfresco living with its RH sofa and Hollywood at Home chaises unified by custom cerulean cushions.
A Paul Paper wallcovering depicting the Mediterranean Sea wraps the cabana bath (above and right), which is joined by tiles from Country Floors in the shower. A bronze Jaclo tap and RH sconce dress up the sink area.
The newly constructed gym building is a wellness retreat unto itself, replete with an indoor-outdoor shower lined in Taj Mahal quartz and a Sun Valley Bronze shower head. The same stone composes the floating vanity, backed by walls of Santa Barbara sandstone, an homage to the local vernacular.
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The UK’s pub scene was the inspiration behind Armac Martin’s Cocktail Collection. The Barwick Ridged T-bar Handle (below left) borrows from traditional distillery tanks, the Colmore Cabinet follows cheeky shape of a glass. armacmartin.com
traditional tanks, while the Colmore Cabinet Knob follows the of a martini
Look closely and you’ll see nuanced details of beveled edges and balanced arcs in the new Apothecary Collection from House of Rohl. Recalling vintage apothecary bottles, the nostalgic silhouettes are available in a suite of faucet styles and six fi nishes. houseofrohl.com
Tailor your home’s ambiance with Hunter Douglas’ new Aura Illuminated Shades, lined with programmable LED strips, which allow homeowners to co ntrol natural and artifi cial light to mimic the desired environment for work, sleep or relaxation. Aura is available in most of the brand’s popular styles and fabrics. hunterdouglas.com
Small but mighty, the 30-inch Professional Speed Oven from Signature Kitchen Suite speeds up traditional cooking by eliminating preheating, thanks to its combination of convection heating. Bonus: it doubles as a microwave and air fryer. signaturekitchensuite.com
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Introducing the 2024 Luxe RED Awards, honoring excellence and innovation for the best in residential projects and product introductions.
Luxe Interiors + Design invited design professionals from across the country to compete in the 2024 RED Awards. After receiving more than 1,600 entries, a panel of industry experts weighed in to select our winners, and the public voted for our Readers’ Choice awards. Read on to learn more about our judges.
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER, APARTMENT 48
Rayman Boozer is the principal designer at Apartment 48, one of the first lived-in, shoppable experiences specializing in the combination of vibrant colors, exotic materials and contemporary furnishings. Over the years, Boozer slowly transitioned the business toward interior design and has become known for his expertise in color consulting. Apartment 48 specializes in crafting spaces that feel optimistic, relaxed and effortless. Boozer’s knowledge of materials, objects and art make each space he creates truly unique and custom to his clients.
PRINCIPAL,
HEIDI CAILLIER DESIGN
Heidi Caillier, renowned for her ability to blend tradition with innovation, crafts timeless and inviting interiors through her studio, Heidi Caillier Design. Her work is characterized by a fluid and evolving aesthetic driven by feeling and intimacy. Embracing nostalgia, cherished heirlooms and handcrafted antiques, Caillier celebrates imperfections and patina rather than masking them. Her signature use of pattern and color adds depth and individuality to spaces, resulting in cozy yet elevated designs. Based in Seattle, her studio oversees high-end residential and hospitality projects nationwide, tailoring each creation to her clients’ personal tastes.
PRINCIPAL AND FOUNDER, PALOMA CONTRERAS DESIGN
Paloma Contreras is an acclaimed interior designer based in Houston. Her modern take on traditional style pairs classic silhouettes and timeless pieces with a touch of glamour and an infusion of color. Contreras has honed her distinct eye for over more than a decade in the industry. She has developed a reputation for designing beautiful interiors in her signature modern-meets-traditional aesthetic that feel polished, refined and effortless. Her curated retail shop, Paloma & Co, is located in Houston and also shoppable online.
CEO & CREATIVE DIRECTOR, HALDEN INTERIORS
Influenced by her experiences in couture fashion, Kesha Franklin’s striking aesthetic is shaped not only by her skill at curating color palettes, balanced textures and distinct furnishings but also her natural ability to connect with people. Defined by a commitment to highly personalized service for bespoke environments that inspire people to live to their truest potential, the designer’s intuitive sense of style, creativity and harmony emulates through the spaces she crafts. Franklin is a founding member of the Black Artists + Designers Guild.
PRINCIPAL, JANICE PARKER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Born and raised in New York, Janice Parker grew up studying the natural and urban environment. Throughout her career, she has conceptualized and directed innovative landscape architecture for private and public clients globally. In 2017, she authored Designing a Vision, which showcases the firm’s work. Under her guidance, Janice Parker Landscape Architects has been honored with multiple awards, including the Stanford White Award for Garden Design and the Professional Merit Award from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
EDITOR IN CHIEF LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN
Jill Cohen was named Editor in Chief of Luxe Interiors + Design in 2024. Prior to taking the helm, she had an accomplished career in book publishing and direct marketing. She has held numerous positions in the industry, including founder, president and publisher of Conde Nast Books; president of Random House Direct Marketing; vice president of new business development at QVC; and vice president and publisher of Time Warner Book Group, Bulfinch Press. In 2006, Cohen founded her agency, Jill Cohen Associates, which has produced over 150 best-selling architecture and design books. Today, JCA continues as a Sandow Company.
NATIONAL WINNER
Jennifer Robin Interiors
REGIONAL WINNERS
Emmy Couture Designs
ARIZONA
Skelly Build
AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Deep River Partners
CHICAGO
Nest Architectural Design
COLORADO
Urbanology Designs
DALLAS + FORT WORTH
Gloria Black Design
FLORIDA
Austin Patterson Disston Architecture & Design
GREATER NEW YORK
By Design Interiors, Inc.
HOUSTON
Huma Sulaiman Design
LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Donna DuFresne Interior Design
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Jennifer Robin Interiors
SAN FRANCISCO
Williams Papadopoulos Design
SOUTHEAST
NATIONAL WINNER
Field Architecture
REGIONAL WINNERS
Tate Studio Architects
ARIZONA
Align Austin Architects
AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Wheeler Kearns Architects
CHICAGO
Z Group Architecture & Interior Design
COLORADO
smitharc architecture + interiors
DALLAS + FORT WORTH
Z.W. Jarosz Architect, P.A. FLORIDA
Workshop/APD
GREATER NEW YORK
Dillon Kyle Architects
HOUSTON
Studio AR&D Architects
LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
chadbourne + doss architects
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Field Architecture
SAN FRANCISCO
McAlpine SOUTHEAST
NATIONAL WINNER
Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP
REGIONAL WINNERS
Candelaria Design Associates
ARIZONA
Align Austin Architects
AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Massey Associates Architects
CHICAGO
Rowland+Broughton
COLORADO
Briggs Architecture & Design
DALLAS + FORT WORTH
JMA Interior Design
FLORIDA
Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP
GREATER NEW YORK
Nadia Palacios Residential Design
HOUSTON
Laney LA
LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Uptic Studios
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Mark English Architects
SAN FRANCISCO
Tippett Sease Baker
Architecture
SOUTHEAST
NATIONAL WINNER
Bradley Odom Interiors
REGIONAL WINNERS
Katie Bowe Design
ARIZONA
Kristen Nix Interiors
AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Craig & Company
CHICAGO
Cook Design House
COLORADO
Kara Adam Interiors
DALLAS + FORT WORTH
Assure Interiors
FLORIDA
David Frazier
GREATER NEW YORK
M.Naeve
HOUSTON
Annette English + Associates
LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Lucas
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Lauren Nelson Design
SAN FRANCISCO
Bradley Odom Interiors
SOUTHEAST
NATIONAL WINNER
Creative Tonic Design
REGIONAL WINNERS
Katie Bowe Design
ARIZONA
Daley Home
AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Sarah Montgomery Interiors
CHICAGO
Vertical Arts Architecture
COLORADO
Pulp Design Studios
DALLAS + FORT WORTH
Gloria Black Design
FLORIDA
Ghislaine Viñas
GREATER NEW YORK
Creative Tonic Design
HOUSTON
Shannon Ggem Design
LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Maison, Inc.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
CM Natural Designs
SAN FRANCISCO
River Brook SOUTHEAST
NATIONAL WINNER
Cedar & Oak
REGIONAL WINNERS
Alisha Taylor Interiors
ARIZONA
Cedar & Oak
AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Robbins Architecture
CHICAGO
Inside Stories
COLORADO
Layered Dimensions Interior Design
DALLAS + FORT WORTH
Strang Design
FLORIDA
BarlisWedlick
GREATER NEW YORK
Letecia Ellis Haywood
Interior Design
HOUSTON
Cooper Pacific Kitchens
LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Cohesively Curated Interiors
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Studio Cabida
SAN FRANCISCO
Court Atkins Group
SOUTHEAST
NATIONAL WINNER
Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Design
REGIONAL WINNERS
Creative Environments
ARIZONA
Double B Design
AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Mariani Landscape
CHICAGO
Design Workshop
COLORADO
Melissa Gerstle Design
DALLAS + FORT WORTH
Fernando Wong
Outdoor Living Design
FLORIDA
LaGuardia Design Group
GREATER NEW YORK
Viola Gardens
LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Land Morphology
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Ground Studio
SAN FRANCISCO
CMLA
SOUTHEAST
NATIONAL WINNER
Boxleaf Design
REGIONAL WINNERS
Salcito Design Group
ARIZONA
Ashby Collective
AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Mariani Landscape
CHICAGO
Design Workshop
COLORADO
Melissa Gerstle Design
DALLAS + FORT WORTH
Design West
FLORIDA
Hollander Design
Landscape Architects
GREATER NEW YORK
Lucas/Eilers Design Associates
HOUSTON
Subu Design Architecture
LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Prentiss Balance Wickline
Architects
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Boxleaf Design
SAN FRANCISCO
T.S. Adams Studio, Architects
SOUTHEAST
NATIONAL WINNER A Parallel Architecture
REGIONAL WINNERS
Soloway Designs
ARIZONA
A Parallel Architecture
AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Morgante Wilson Architects
CHICAGO
Surround Architecture
COLORADO
Allison Seidler Interiors
DALLAS + FORT WORTH
Maggie Cruz Interior Design
FLORIDA
Timothy Godbold
GREATER NEW YORK
Nadia Palacios Residential Design
HOUSTON
Blackband Design
LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Proform Builds
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Cook Construction
SAN FRANCISCO
Michael Goorevich Architect, PLLC
SOUTHEAST
NATIONAL WINNER
Colordrunk Designs
REGIONAL WINNERS
Glenda Evers Design
ARIZONA
Scheer & Co.
AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO
Suzanne Lovell Inc.
CHICAGO
Cook Design House
COLORADO
Andrea Marino Design
DALLAS + FORT WORTH
Maggie Cruz Interior Design
FLORIDA
Kligerman Architecture & Design
GREATER NEW YORK
Dodson Interiors
HOUSTON
Landry Design Group
LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Maison, Inc.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Courtney B. Smith Design
SAN FRANCISCO
Colordrunk Designs
SOUTHEAST
Studio Heimat
SAN FRANCISCO
BATHROOM
Yu & Associates Collaborative
CHICAGO
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Ovadia Design Group
GREATER NEW YORK
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Artistic Elements
FLORIDA
INTERIOR DESIGN
Lifestyle Design
CHICAGO
JEWEL BOX SPACES
Alisha Taylor Interiors
ARIZONA
KITCHEN (SHOWN ABOVE)
Boxleaf Design
SAN FRANCISCO
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Karen White Interior Design
COLORADO
OUTDOOR SPACES
Winter Creative
ARIZONA
RESTORATION OR RENOVATION
Winding Lane Interiors
CINCINNATI, OH
WOW-FACTOR ROOM
LeBlanc Design
BOSTON, MA
BATHROOM
Hutker Architects
FALMOUTH, MA
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Woogmaster Studio
LAS VEGAS, NV
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE (SHOWN ABOVE)
Zoe Feldman Design
WASHINGTON, D.C.
INTERIOR DESIGN
Tartan & Toile
SWARTHMORE, PA
JEWEL BOX SPACES
McCroskey Interiors
VILLAGE OF LOCH LLOYD, MO KITCHEN
Campion Hruby
Landscape Architects
ANNAPOLIS, MD
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd. LAS VEGAS, NV
OUTDOOR SPACES
Kimmel Studio Architects
ANNAPOLIS, MD
RESTORATION OR RENOVATION
Robin Gannon Interiors
LEXINGTON, MA
WOW-FACTOR ROOM
PRODUCT WINNERS
Bath: Bathtub
WATERWORKS
Alatri Freestanding Oval Bathtub
Bath: Handle KALLISTA
One™ P.E. Guerin Collection
Bath: Collection
HOUSE OF ROHL
Rohl Modelle Collection by Xander Noori
Bath: Sink
KOHLER CO.
Vessel Sink from Salute Artist Edition Collection
Bath: Fixture
SAMUEL HEATH
Lavatory Faucet from LMK Industrial Collection
Bath: System
JELD-WEN
Second Nature™ Environmentally Conscious Door Collection
Furniture: Case Good
BERNHARDT FURNITURE
Entertainment Credenza from Stratum Collection
LEGNO BASTONE
Giuseppina 220 G1 from LaFamiglia Collection
Furniture: Collection WILDWOOD Denise McGaha for Wildwood
Furniture: Accent Table
BAKER FURNITURE
Thera Accent Table
Furniture: Dining Table
MCGUIRE FURNITURE
Fiji Dining Table
KRAVET DESIGN
Coronado Sectional from Harmonious Home Collection
Sculpted Suite Collection
Lighting: Chandelier
ARTERIORS
Bilal Chandelier
DEDON
Armchair from Kida Collection by Stephen Burks
BOBO INTRIGUING OBJECTS
Paper Mache Hanging Lamp
KYLE BUNTING WITH BRITTO CHARETTE
Mika from Brasilia Collection
Outdoor: Collection
BERNHARDT FURNITURE
Lomani Sofa Group from Bernhardt Exteriors Collection
Rug: Collection
PERENNIALS
Perennials by Rose Tarlow
ROSEMARY HALLGARTEN
Glacier™ Ombré Rug from Aurora Collection
NOBILIA NORTH AMERICA
Xtra Ceramic Worktop in Venato Nero Reproduction 783
STARK
Lesa in Desert Sand from Stark Performance Acrylic Collection
SUNBRELLA® WITH MAX HUMPHREY
Max Humphrey x Pindler x Sunbrella®
COSENTINO WITH DANIEL GERMANI
Dekton® Pietra Kode
FERRAN
Mallorca Textile Collection
RESIDENTIAL EXCELLENCE
IN DESIGN AWARDS
PRODUCT WINNERS
Baldwin Hardware
BATH ACCENTS & ACCESSORIES
Gramercy Collection
Craftex
FLOORING
Eco Cement Collection
Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture
FURNITURE DESIGN
May Armless Chair from Nellie Jane Collection
Monogram Luxury Appliances
HOME APPLIANCES
36 Inch Induction
Professional Range
Rocky Mountain Hardware
KITCHEN ACCENTS & ACCESSORIES
Phases Collection by Jennifer Hoey of Suede Studio
Belt
LIGHTING
Birds of Paradise
Tuuci
OUTDOOR DESIGN
Urban Garden
Planters Collection
Lee Jofa
TEXTILES
Tree of Life in Denim/Berry from Lee Jofa 200 Collection
Walker Zanger
TILE & STONE
Geometric Collection
Arte
WALLCOVERINGS
Rêverie Tropicale from Essentials
Les Naturels Collection
ES Windows
WINDOWS & DOORS
Pivot Door ES-PSD5030T from Prestige Collection
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Innovative, creative, fresh and forward-looking are just a few of the terms that capture the essence of American design. Within the pages of this very special section, meet the designers, artisans, builders and makers who are channeling this salient spirit as they design and create the future. READ
When one seeks to define “American” style, a challenge presents itself: as with its people, the U.S. is a melting pot of design aesthetics. As such, perhaps the answer lies more in materiality and approach, and this is precisely what brothers Alan and David Sadeghpour believe. Together, the duo runs Concord Builders, a Houston-based firm that combines the best of the Sadeghpour’s extensive architecture and engineering experience to produce stunning luxury homes. According to them, the spirit of American design lies in innovation and adaptability rather than a single vernacular. Concord Builders’ portfolio makes the point, with each home reflecting the individuality and lifestyle preferences of its owner. That said, a few elements are characteristic for CB. “We lean toward minimal trim, clean lines and open spaces,” Alan shares. “These attributes lead to comfortable and soothing spaces. We also tend to prioritize timeless finishes, like white oak floors.”
Asked to discuss what clients are most focused on these days, David points to three central concepts.
• Sustainability is at the forefront. We aim to use sustainable materials, appliances and fixtures that are energy-efficient and designs that allow for more natural light.
• Flex spaces continue to be a priority, with work-from-home setups remaining a central concern.
• Technology integration is important to our clients. With demanding work and travel schedules, they want the option to control and view happenings in their homes from afar. Lighting and comfort controls, as well as entertainment systems, are major preferences. We aim to provide infrastructure behind the walls in anticipation of future advances as well.
“We distinguish ourselves through our approach to design and architecture,” Alan says. “Each home is thoughtfully crafted to blend timeless design with modern amenities, resulting in spaces that are both functional and inspiring. From customizing plans to incorporating unique architectural elements, Concord Builders embraces creativity as a means of constructing truly personalized homes.”
Top This modern custom home in Piney Point Village has an impressive rear elevation and pool. Left Double waterfall islands in the kitchen of this family room and bar are perfect for entertaining.
Right A modern linear fireplace and a glass wine room complete this open-concept family space.
Every design firm has its signature elements. For some, sustainability rests at the top of the list, and when this is the case, a focus on locality proves impactful. After all, what is more ecofriendly than reducing shipping and supporting artisans and trades who keep things hands-on rather than outsourcing? These are the principles that guide the team at Tokerud + Co Interior Design. Founded in the late 1980s by Marlys Tokerud and helmed today by designers Courtney Blair and Lindsay Robinson, as well as Manager Torri Tokerud, the firm is known for its East meets West aesthetics, sleek sophistication and a quality over quantity approach. “We advocate the importance of sustainable design and encourage the use of local resources throughout our process,” Blair shares. “We source domestic materials and commission local artisans and trades to execute our custom designs.” Along the way, a love for marrying heritage with modernity guides the look and feel of each Tokerud project.
In answering this question, Robinson says, “We are focused on continuing the positive strides we’ve made. We’ll keep creating beautiful spaces while staying true to our core design principles, including clean lines, pure light and elements from nature. I hope to draw more inspiration from the timeless beauty of ancient cultures and utilize materials discovered through travel. Of course, our appreciation for the arts and the value of handcrafted items will remain.”
Asked to share the key to a winning project, Blair points to the very beginnings of the process. “Taking a whole-team approach from the start is essential,” she says. “Bringing together clients, designers, architects, lighting experts and landscape designers—and respecting the expertise of each—is at the heart of a successful design.”
What are clients loving for their interior nowadays? Robinson weighs in: “One thing we are doing more and more often is incorporating clients’ travel mementos and cultural collections into their homes,” she says. “Mixing global styles with an awareness of scale and proportion creates such a richly diverse environment.”
Top This gorgeous bathroom is part of a project with architecture by Natalye Appel + Associates Architects and a build by The Southampton Group. Tokerud + Co completed the interiors.
Photography Claudia Casbarian of Julie Soefer Photography
901.340.5300 | worthandco.com | worthlifestyle
Imagine a shopping experience wherein pleasant music is playing, local Texas beer is flowing and some of the U.S.’s most beloved domestic design brands—many from the furniture mecca that is North Carolina—are on full display. One could argue that it’s a quintessentially American experience indeed, and that is something of which Jeff Edgeworth is proud. “We also like to maintain a very welcoming energy, which embodies America to me,” he adds, wrapping up the description of Worth & Co. The 40,000-square-foot showroom offers unique furnishings, lighting, rugs, paint, apparel and jewelry. It’s also complete with an Art Deco-style bar and space for designers and their clients to mingle and meet up. “I wanted to create something different in retail, to make home and lifestyle shopping the fun experience it should be,” Edgeworth shares. “We also have our own design staff and a to-the-trade program to help design pros run an excellent business.”
While Worth & Co. has a variety of pieces that could complement nearly any design look, the team also takes pride in curating some unique items that other stores might not make space for. Edgeworth elaborates on three vernaculars he prioritizes during purchasing.
• California Casual: young, cutting-edge, simple design with linens, caramel leathers and soft textiles
• Tribeca Modern: a classic take on rich colors and dark finishes with contemporary eclectic pieces
• Sundance: the feel of vintage, with natural finishes and organic, layered looks
Asked to share the brands he feels are constantly redefining American design, Edgeworth enthuses, “The companies we hang our hat on are Vanguard, Sherrill Furniture, Lillian August, Hickory White and Bernhardt. They might source some items from other parts of the world, but they are mainly produced and finished in the U.S., and they employ the American craftsperson! I love the stories behind these visionary brands.”
“Home is where memories are made,” Edgeworth says. “Every home has a different story and should reflect your personality. Worth & Co. can help you visualize this narrative and share it with everyone who visits. We are in the life moments business; not the furniture business.”
I BELIEVE THERE IS A NEW TRADITIONAL EMERGING, AND RICH COLORS ARE BACK!”
Top The Montgomery king bed is a sky-high style. The tall, vertical-channeled headboard is upholstered in gray high-performance fabric. It pairs beautifully with Augustine ottomans in this space. Bottom The Ferret king bed is a hand-carved mahogany bed available in pale, weathered, whitewashed or hand-rubbed finishes. It is at once antique and contemporary.
Polished, but never too precious, a new family home near Dallas embraces the spirit of togetherness.
WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN KARLISCH
Architecture: Christy Goode Blumenfeld, Blume Architecture Interior Design: Emily Mooney and Cary Ray, Cary Ray Interiors Home Builder: Jim Strange, Tremont Construction Services, Ltd.
Between parties with nearby family and playdates for their three young boys, time is always a precious commodity for one Dallas-area couple.
“We have a full, sometimes chaotic, life,” the wife reflects with a laugh. “But to create something beautiful in the midst of that makes it more special than a life that is perfectly curated.” Their vision was clear: to craft a gracious, generous home that would make even their most ordinary moments together feel memorable.
Achieving this required a delicate balance for designers Emily Mooney and Cary Ray, tasked by the clients to create spaces that felt elevated while remaining cozy and comfortable. “This needed to be a family-friendly home, where you’re never afraid to sit on the furniture,” Ray says.
Architect Christy Goode Blumenfeld began by constructing the abode’s refined foundation, incorporating details rooted in historical classicism while leaning more toward understated elegance than rigid formality. Through arched French doors, the foyer introduces this traditional sensibility with checkerboard marble floors, a sweeping curved staircase and a whimsical oval window that lets in pools of eastern light.
Guided by builder Jim Strange’s talented team of artisans, creamy white millwork sculpts the interior, from the dining room’s wainscoting and coffered ceilings to the custom-cut trim framing the rounded archways and paned windows. Underneath this eloquent molding lies concealed messages and prayers scrawled by loved ones during a genderreveal party that took place while construction was still underway. “That was the first time we hosted our friends and family at the house,” the husband recalls. “It became the celebration of all we hoped the home could be.”
Ensuring these traditional details never teeter toward stuffiness, the designers incorporated materials that would show age over time. The quartersawn oak floors were warmly stained to highlight their signature grain, while reclaimed beams—still visibly marked from their former mortise and tenon joints—brought timeworn texture to the ceilings in the living room and primary bedroom. In the kitchen, the soapstone countertops, hand-painted tile backsplash, floating brass shelves and variegated walnut island will only grow richer with use.
Engrained with ready-made character, the home was also carefully considered for hosting. Rather than employing separate formal and casual seating, gatherings center around an expansive great room that connects the kitchen, breakfast nook and living area, with overflow pouring onto the back porch.
“The wife loves to be in the kitchen, but she still wanted to feel part of everything,” Blumenfeld explains. “The kitchen became the hub, with views to the rooms the family uses most.” Despite its size, the open layout never feels cavernous thanks to its collected coziness. In the living room, for instance, plush sofas are nestled among built-in shelves lined with books alongside floral-print armchairs in the wife’s favorite shade of blue.
For hallmark holiday feasts, festive decor in the dining room shines thanks to a neutral ivory and ink palette, which coalesces in the misty landscape mural wallpaper. “We wanted to make sure the space made sense for all seasons of entertaining, so it looks beautiful at Christmastime and in the summer,” Mooney describes.
This layered eclecticism continues throughout the home, with a juxtaposition of old and new to keep things feeling fresh. Midcentury modern classics such as minimalist spider light fixtures introduce sleeker profiles. Custom pieces like the brass-capped walnut dining table, meanwhile, impart traditional silhouettes to balance the more historical architectural elements. The designers also added antiques acquired during a road trip with the wife to Round Top. A play of patterns and textures blankets everything in rich tactility— from the layered antique and jute area rugs to the custom striped and floral upholstery. In turn, walls became a gallery of paintings by Texan artists such as Jill Holland and Paul Meyer.
Bedrooms remain private retreats, especially the couple’s suite cocooned in moody, dark grass cloth. The children’s bunk room, however, featuring cozy built-in enclaves curtained with drapes, was made for sleepover parties. “Having a room where they all can be together and stay up late giggling and throwing toys between the bunks is a huge gift,” the wife says. “My heart feels so full when I see them enjoying that space.”
Now, as the home is regularly crowded with loved ones, its soulful details grow all the more enchanting when scattered with the ephemera of their lives— drink glasses, shoe piles and echoes of laughter. “It’s become this beautiful backdrop for the things in our life that really matter,” the wife shares.
The foyer is elegantly appointed with checkerboard marble flooring from Paris Ceramics and a cornice lantern by Chapman & Myers. An antique marble-topped chest, picked up at The Original Round Top Antiques Fair, enjoys pride of place.
A dreamy Susan Harter mural wallpaper and Loloi Rugs hand-knotted floor covering blanket the dining room.
Circled by vintage chairs reupholstered in striped Perennials fabric, a custom brass-capped oak table by
Doorman Designs is poised below Currey & Company’s Prosperity chandelier.
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Above: The kitchen features earthy soapstone counters by Irick’s StoneFab, LLC, a hand-painted Tabarka Studio terra-cotta backsplash and floating brass shelving by Palmer Industries. Chapman & Myers pendants hang over the custom walnut island by Dozier Cabinet Works topped with Calacatta marble.
Opposite: Sweet, delicate patterns festoon the sunny breakfast nook. See the Lisa Fine Textiles Lahore drapes, Magar rug by Stark and McGee & Co.’s block-print Estelle tablecloth. Classic Pottery Barn spindle-back chairs and a Ralph Lauren Home pleated drum pendant complete the space.
Above: The tranquil primary bath focuses on refined finishes, such as the Carrara marble slab wainscoting and marble mosaic flooring from The Tile Shop. A freestanding Kohler Ceric tub with a wall-mounted Waterworks faucet anchors the space.
Opposite: Phillip Jeffries’ Manila Hemp wallpaper in Graphite engulfs the primary bedroom, where the RH bed is layered with a Nickey Kehoe blanket. Custom pleated linen drapes by D’ Lee Designs add tactile softness.
Swathes of rich hues and lush textures help a Houston house go high-style.
WRITTEN BY RACHEL GALLAHER
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KRIS ELLIS
STYLING BY MICHELLE AVIÑA
Architecture and Interior Design: Chandos Dodson Epley, Chandos Collective Home Builder: Jim Bob Taylor, D. L. Doyle Construction Co.
Walking up to the front door of a newly purchased home in Houston’s Tanglewood neighborhood, interior designer Chandos Dodson Epley was immediately impressed.
Built in 2000, her clients’ brick residence was stately, with two rows of windows and three rooftopping dormers. The homeowners, a family with teenage children, bought the abode mainly for its location, noting that much of the interior would need to be changed. Stepping inside, Epley saw why.
The house was designed in a Regency style, “and it had a great, regal feel from the outside,” the designer observes. “But inside, it needed a lot of work. The back was choppy and blocked off.” The couple wanted to open the floor plan, better connect the rooms and modernize the outdated finishes and fixtures.
“They were coming from a traditional home, and the wife wanted something more glamorous,” Epley reflects. The designer strived to keep the bones, such as the architectural details and millwork, in context with the exterior. “I also approached the furnishings so that the interior and exterior were cohesive,” she says.
With plans for few changes to the façade— updated trim, a new front door and swapping out the existing windows for more contemporary models— Epley concentrated most of the renovation on the inside, reimagining the downstairs living spaces and upstairs rooms and revamping the bathrooms.
Working with builder Jim Bob Taylor, the team gutted the house, reconfiguring rooms to concentrate the entertaining spaces at the front. The soaring foyer makes a grand entrance, flanked on either side by the formal living, powder and dining rooms.
In the latter, color and materiality take center stage. Elegant blush-pink Venetian plaster covers the walls, and the ceiling is clad in a gold and silver, geometric-patterned wallpaper. “The ceiling is really the fifth wall,” Epley explains, “and if architecturally there is no move there, then we like to create interest with wallpaper.” A multitiered glass chandelier emanates a texture-rich shimmer from above, and the marble fireplace surround is saturated in soft lavender tones. It perfectly matches the mantle
anchoring the formal living room, which is outfitted in a mix of contemporary and vintage pieces. Here, two plush club chairs were upholstered in navy fabric—a nod to the clients’ penchant for blue.
As one moves toward the back of the house, things get a little more casual—but that doesn’t equate to simple. To connect the kitchen and family room, the team had to contend with walls made of concrete blocks topped by steel. “When we demoed the house, we left them there and were working around the elephant in the room,” Taylor remembers. “We finally brought in a special crew to take them out.”
In its place, a joint family room and breakfast nook open to the kitchen, which, according to Epley, “is central to the family’s lives.” A generous island trimmed in brass creates a focal point, one of the many glints among the otherwise neutral shades of white and gray. The brass carries through the room’s light fixtures and hardware. “I’m always looking for ways to add detail,” the designer shares.
Beyond the main living spaces lies the crown jewel: a dazzling, emerald-green bar where the homeowners can host game nights or have a glass of champagne with friends. “The wife wanted a sexy cocktail lounge,” Epley recalls. “The room originally had a walk-up bar with an English pub feel, and we felt it was time for a change.” The designer had been wanting to incorporate lacquer somewhere in the project and thought it would give an opulent touch to the bar, so it was applied on the Sheetrock. “I had never done that before, but it turned out really nice,” she adds.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom revisits the blue motif in a refined silvery tone. “It feels luxurious and calming,” the designer says of the space, which features the gentle allure of Venetian plaster walls, matching the rug underfoot. To give the clients privacy, Epley commissioned wool draperies and Roman shades—part of a suite of details that help coalesce the project. “The owners wanted the spot to feel warm, but they did not want a lot of accessories, so we aimed to keep it minimal but still interesting,” Epley describes. Like the rest of the house, the room captures the designer’s skillful balancing of elements—color, texture, pattern—to reflect the home’s sophisticated architecture and the rich personalities of the family that lives within.
Setting an elegant tone upon entry, patterned marble was selected for the floors and the dramatic stair railing details were designed by Chandos Collective. A custom upholstered bench from The Joseph Company partners with a lacquered side table from Arteriors.
Left: Plaster walls and a neutral, geometric-patterned Stark rug serve as a warm, tactile background for colorful pieces in the living room such as Erin Curtis’ Stepped Beneath the painting rests a bench from The Joseph Company.
Opposite: Catherine Howe’s Luminous Garden (Citron and Gold Black) hangs above the marble fireplace surround. A Murano-glass chandelier from Sourced by Janet Wiebe and Christopher Spitzmiller lamp illuminate antique stools from Robert E. Alker Fine Art & Art Deco.
Left: Blush-pink Venetian plaster gives the dining room a sense of feminine elegance. Phillip Jeffries wallpaper and a glass chandelier from Sourced by Janet Wiebe adorn the ceiling. A. Rudin chairs flank the custom table.
Opposite: Schumacher wallpaper and Arabescato Belgia marble countertops balance SherwinWilliams’ Roycroft Rose on the pantry’s cabinets. The wall sconce from Visual Comfort & Co. provides a gentle glow.
The kitchen redesign involved optimizing storage and seating as well as adding a
range.
Wolf
Riloh pendants coordinate with the island’s brass detailing and the vent hood, both by The Lonestar Range Hood Company.
Above: The designer layered varying shades of blue in the primary bedroom with a custom bed from The Joseph Company, Holland & Sherry fabric for shade and wall art by Alex Katz. Overhead hovers a Murano-glass chandelier from Jean-Marc Fray French Antiques.
Opposite: Scalamandré’s Agate in Lava creates a dramatic backdrop for the powder room. Inspired by the look of an antique fountain, the interior designer commissioned a custom marble sink from Material Bespoke Stone + Tile. The vintage Murano-glass sconce is from Sourced by Janet Wiebe.
A brush with natural disaster inspired this Dallas artist to shift from painting to three-dimensional works bursting with life.
WRITTEN BY LAURA FENTON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN CLEMONS
Tom Hoitsma’s artistic career has proved long and winding. However, the route to his latest body of work was clear and direct. After a tornado whipped through his Dallas neighborhood in 2019, Hoitsma and his daughter went out to survey the damage. “It was like a war zone,” he remembers. “You see these things on television, but to actually stand in front of your neighbor’s house that has been destroyed, it’s different.”
Through the wreckage, the artist’s eyes landed on scraps of aluminum gutters, which he then brought back to his studio. Hoitsma bent and colored the pieces to resemble abstract hearts. “I started shaping and repainting them in incredibly joyful shades, inspired by the resiliency of the human spirit,” he recalls.
While metal wall sculptures might seem like a departure from the large abstract paintings Hoitsma is known for, they are something of a return for the artist. As a student at Skidmore College in upstate New York, Hoitsma concentrated in sculpture. He interned for the feminist artist Miriam Schapiro and worked at Barbara Gladstone’s Manhattan gallery, but he became disillusioned with the city’s 1980s art world. And so, Hoitsma moved to Texas and began producing television and making music instead. Years passed before the visual arts called him back, and he began making art again in the form of painting. He might have returned to sculpture sooner, but it took time to get a studio and the necessary tools to do the work.
Once Hoitsma developed the new metal series, it superseded his painting. He refined the process, finding a fabricator to make metal pieces that mimic the dimensions of the gutter he’d originally scavenged, which the artist then bends and hammers to create a continuous tangle.
“They have an M.C. Escher quality to them,” he observes. “There’s no beginning or end.” Hoitsma also found an automotive paint maker to mix custom colors. “I want them to be super shiny and glossy, like jewelry, to really catch the light,” he says. The sculptures were partially responsible for the recent move of his studio, Hoitsma Art, to a new location within the Dallas Design District, which also acts as a gallery.
Five years after the storm, Hoitsma is still iterating on the continuous metal forms. “This is the way I respond to turmoil,” he shares. “Taking something that’s bashed up and confusing, and then trying to create joy from of it.”
Inside Tom Hoitsma’s new gallery in the Dallas Design District, visitors can see his work as well as his process of bending metal (left) and painting. On view are canvases from his “Deconstructed” series (bottom) and the ongoing collection of “The Heart of the Matter” sculptures (opposite).
Architecture: James LaRue and Patrick Mobley, LaRue Architects Interior Design: Kelle Contine and Erin Judge, Kelle Contine Interior Design
Home Builder: Robert Bays, Elev8 Builders
Clean-lined architecture and contemporary interiors allow nature to shine in an Austin abode.
WRITTEN BY MARGARET ZAINEY ROUX | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHASE DANIEL
The floating fireplace wall works double duty to divide and connect the foyer and living room. A bold abstract painting, Toro by K. Rudat, is mounted on the Venetian plaster coated in Sherwin-Williams’ Iron Ore.
From the fjords of Iceland and Norway to the beaches of Fiji and Seychelles, Africa, Margaret Webb has experienced the kind of natural splendor that most can only imagine. But despite having traveled to some of the world’s most exotic locales, she unequivocally admits that, for her and her family, there is simply no place like home.
“We wake up to beauty every day,” observes Webb, who shares the residence in Austin’s Spanish Oaks neighborhood with her husband, son and three Jack Russell terriers. “With every sunrise and sunset comes a new piece of art for us to admire just by looking out our windows.”
Architects James LaRue and Patrick Mobley suggested this strategic site for the 5,200-squarefoot abode and worked with builder Robert Bays to capture the sweeping views of the Hill Country and Barton Creek Habitat Preserve. Externally the house presents a sleek silhouette, with a long, hipped roof that spans the length of the building. The main floor extends beyond the stone base, cantilevering above grade and imparting a sense of lightness. A mélange of hardy regional materials that include roughback Lueders limestone, stained sapele siding, metal paneling and stucco makes up the exterior. This combination creates a striking juxtaposition to the sleek floor-to-ceiling windows that stretch across the back, blurring the boundary between indoors and out.
“At street level, you see the main façade but don’t yet appreciate the intrigue of the home until invited in,” says interior designer Kelle Contine, whose firm was tasked with the four-year project. The front door opens to a direct view through the back, past its expansive glass to the verdant canopy and hills beyond. “It’s like stepping inside of a tree house,” she describes. Wanting to expand on that feeling, Contine and senior designer Erin Judge incorporated authentic materials that reflect the rustic setting without compromising the owners’ refined aesthetic sensibility.
Polished concrete floors stained on-site provide a solid foundation for the sunlit rooms that compose the open layout. Custom walnut millwork subtly defines spaces while maintaining a sense of cohesion. Cabinetry painted a rich
shade of iron ore in the kitchen offsets the grain movement and helps the blackened-steel floating shelves, vent hood and structural details pop.
“There is nothing fragile or fussy here,” Contine explains. “Our clients are active, so they didn’t want to tiptoe around the house or keep any part of it off limits.” The designers sought out materials that are equal parts attractive and easy to maintain, which will not only endure but age gracefully. “We love that the wood will weather, the concrete will crack, and the steel and stone accents will patina over time just as Mother Nature intended them to,” she adds.
The furnishings and finishes also emphasize durability and comfort. In the great room, an oversize sectional upholstered in a forgiving performance-grade fabric wraps around a 6-by-6foot coffee table. Topped with rough-cut reclaimed wood, it can camouflage any imperfections thanks to its inherent nicks and knots. In the kitchen, wipeable leather counter stools in a generous scale are perfect for perching with a glass of wine at the nearly indestructible white quartz island.
Although the decor is tough enough to withstand dirty paws and the daily grind of family life, the color palette feels soft and easy on the eye. Warm whites, creams and hints of rust balance the cool gray hues that span from the subtlest shade of stone to the deepest, darkest charcoal with flecks of copper, brass and chrome thrown in for a little luxe. “Decorative lighting acts like polished jewelry against a more subdued backdrop,” Contine adds.
Threaded together, these tones form a setting upon which the homeowners’ art can shine. Every piece Contine helped procure was carefully curated to match her clients’ interests.
A mangrove root sculpture attests to the couple’s love of nature, just as a set of drawings depicting wine accoutrements speaks to their appreciation for a fine vintage. However, of all the works in their collection, the most precious ones were not acquired but discovered.
“Our most cherished pieces of art are the found objects and landscape photographs we’ve brought home from our travels,” Webb says. “Our selections are primarily based on the feelings and memories they represent.” Now, thanks to the home’s elegant design, these treasured items help create new moments inside a family dwelling deeply rooted in place.
The living room is anchored by an RH coffee table, American Leather custom sectional and Arno swivel chair from the same brand. A picture-perfect vista of the pool and landscape enhance the resort-inspired ambience.
Above: In the kitchen, the designer took cues from the architecture for the walnut cabinets, custom blackened-steel vent hood and Ann Sacks’ Savoy tile backsplash. Because the family loves to cook, the room was outfitted with a Wolf range and Sub-Zero refrigeration.
Opposite: Open steel shelves and walnut cabinetry by Signature Cabinets provide extra storage in the back kitchen. A stainless steel Riobel faucet sprouts from the Caesarstone countertop, which contrasts with Ann Sacks’ Provençal tile backsplash.
A Canelle cocoon chair by Bernhardt Design swivels to view the rolling hills from the primary bedroom. Topped by a handloomed Loloi Rugs floor covering, rift-sawn white oak from Kristynik Hardwood Flooring runs underfoot.
Above: Crossville Tile’s Bohemia Free Spirit porcelain tilework forms a backdrop in the primary bath.
During the day, frosted glass windows allow light to flood the room; at night, it is illuminated by Sean Lavin’s Manette pendants for Visual Comfort & Co.
Opposite: Contoured 3D tile by Porcelanosa, mosaic flooring and rectangular wall tiles wrap the wet room in tactile interest. The teak wood ceiling offers aesthetic warmth as well as functional steam shower protection. Sourced at J&L Hardware Studio, the gunmetal-black fixtures punctuate the spa-like space.
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