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

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TA L K I N G S H O P Three interior decor proprietors illustrate the aesthetic of American style.

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C O L L A B O R AT I O N Kelly Wearstler’s paint palette with Farrow & Ball makes waves as the company’s first-ever designer collection.

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TREND Mother Nature offers boundless inspiration for chic picks.

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K I TC H E N + B AT H High-design alfresco kitchen spaces are the perfect recipe for spring months.

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THE REPORT Inspired garden rooms encourage comfort and creativity outside.

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Breaking the Mold

Collected Spaces

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After a thorough yet subtle refresh, a grand Hancock Park residence embraces sunlight and the outdoors.

To drive her vision, an L.A. ceramicist turns to fantastical landscapes, both real and virtual.

Inside a contemporary Rancho Santa Fe getaway, the interiors brim with comfort and history.

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As we approach one year of sheltering at home, I have to ask... how are you? There may be too many novel words and phrases added into our lexicon: “You’re on mute,” “Zoom fatigue,” “quarantini”— our emotions raw from it all. So, how to calm them? For me, it started with carving out a spot in my home that would evoke an indoor garden room of sorts. I chose a large wall in my office and collaged florals and other fantastical images that bring me pleasure. Surrounded by my art and design books, fresh flowers from the market and my art easel, I created a little slice of happiness for myself. My laptop, with so many Zoom’s logged on it, is not far off. A “make it work” moment for our times.

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After several years in Rancho Santa Fe, mother-and-daughter interior design team Laura Pavlovich and Ashley Armour have set up shop in Laguna Beach. “It’s a true atelier showing the uniqueness of what we do,” says Pavlovich, pointing to a 17th-century Cypriot fireplace, 1950s Italian chairs and works by local artists.

“Our top priority is one-of-a kind-pieces,” she adds. This spring, they debut their own line of exactly that with a collection that includes a library table hand-painted with 22-karat gold and Syrie Maughaminspired chairs. “Our clients are always looking for color, joy and something fresh,” she adds. And Armour couldn’t be happier about the new venture. “My mom has been designing bespoke pieces for decades, so it’s exciting to see this concept come to life!” she says.

Also new this spring is their shoppable website. theresecarmel.com

Kym Gold, co-founder of True Religion denim, has turned her eye for fashion toward interiors, with a new pottery and lifestyle brand inspired by the memory of her mother’s Sunday suppers. styleunionhome.com What defined your mother’s table? Her lasagna dish, which I still have. We continue her family dinner tradition with these pieces, which I want my sons to carry on into their lives, too.

Describe the ethos of the brand. Nostalgia made modern with dual functionality, like bookends that hold flowers or colanders that double as fruit bowls.

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Spearheaded by founder Alison Davin and senior designer Rebekah Fletcher, the collection includes a dining table, desk, stool, pouf, coffee table, dresser and two consoles, all of which reflect Jute’s ethos and aesthetic. “We have a ton of clients who love the look of antiques but prefer to have something new,” Davin explains. “This collection is based on pieces we’ve created in response to that, in our signature dark wood finishes.” And while she gravitates toward “streamlined designs with cool or whimsical details” that truly express the craft of woodworking, Davin also knew that the pieces needed to be “simple enough to work anywhere.” The team is so pleased with the result, additions are looking likely. jutehome.com

San Marino has welcomed Hollis, a new showroom from Mik Hollis, son of venerable Pasadena antiques dealer Susanne Hollis. Taking the reins following his mother’s retirement, Hollis is modernizing the nearly 40-year-old business with a Mission Street location that offers European and Asian antiques as well as contemporary pieces. “We’re highlighting the best of what we do, plus accessories and pillows,” says Hollis. A new warehouse is also forthcoming “for designers who want to do some deep digging,” he says. Included will be the firm’s revered crafts studios, which provide restoration services as well as custom pieces for designers such as Michael S. Smith and Ken Fulk.

“Furniture is in our blood,” Hollis says. “These two spaces—retail and trade—will allow us to share our aesthetic and better serve each client.” susannehollis.com

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Hollywood at Home has welcomed San Francisco designer Leah O’Connell’s new textiles to its showroom. “They’re inspired by the beautiful worn elegance of 17th- and 18th-century fabrics from France and England, rescaled and recolored for today,” says O’Connell. Thomas Hayes Studio in Hollywood is now carrying Miami interior designer Samantha Gallacher’s custom carpet line, Art & Loom, making it the first L.A. showroom to carry her artful designs. Luxury gaming table company 11 Ravens has opened at the Pacific Design Center. Its boldly contemporary designs—billiards, table tennis and air hockey among them—are entirely customizable. Office furniture company Herman Miller has launched its first-ever retail concept in Century City.

The brand's task chairs and lighting are designed to be tailored with the help of an on-hand ergonomic specialist. In Orange County, painting contractor Jeremy Harnish has developed a new line of natural paints, JH Wall Paints, including a lime wash that gives the look of Venetian Plaster with a simple brush and roller application.

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STAMPS & STAMPS: STYLE & SENSIBILITY Since 1991, Odom and Kate Stamps, founders of architecture and design firm Stamps & Stamps, have been creating traditional English-inspired homes and gardens through a sunny California lens. The first section of this book explores their Pasadena home, the converted 1904 carriage house of a Greene & Greene estate and two of its petite guesthouses, plus a handful of local projects that explore more bohemian themes. The second part is devoted to practical advice (even a few cocktail recipes), as well as Kate’s tips on upholstery, flowers and design resources. As the foreword aptly states, the couple creates homes “that prioritize the pleasures of domestic life.” rizzoliusa.com

DISC INTERIORS: PORTRAITS OF HOME Krista Schrock and David John Dick, founders of DISC Interiors, have penned their first book to mark their 10-year anniversary. The firm is known for using natural materials that develop a patina, tonal color palettes and artisanal pieces that imbue their projects with a soothing quietude. As Dick explains in the opening chapter, he and Schrock strive to “create spaces for meaningful relationships to develop, rooms for conversations with family, places to linger, kitchens that really are meant to be cooked in, family rooms that have game tables and cozy chairs and soft lighting at night to read in.” The book is a celebration of their signature style with a look at 10 projects across Los Angeles, from Rustic Canyon to Silver Lake. rizzoliusa.com

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THE SPANISH STYLE HOUSE: FROM ENCHANTED ANDALUSIA TO THE CALIFORNIA DREAM Archaeologist and architectural historian Rubén G. Mendoza charts the popularity of the style from its origins in Andalusia, Spain, to its most romantic expressions in Southern California. There are early examples by George Washington Smith, historic renovations and contemporary iterations by architects Marc Appleton, Thomas Callaway and Robert Sinclair, plus Santa Barbara architect Jeff Shelton’s more whimsical interpretations. Mendoza also explores key details—tilework, ornate ceilings, wrought iron, arches and courtyard fountains—that have made the style a perennial favorite. rizzoliusa.com

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Sartorial Influence Scotti Sitz

GARDE, LOS ANGELES AND SUMMERLAND, CALIFORNIA

I try not to go on social media. I don’t look at Instagram unless I have to. It allows me to focus on buying what I love for the store, and that is what sets the tone at Garde. If you walked into my shop right now, I hope you’d say: ‘Oh my God, this space is so beautiful. I want to live here.’ ” Our look has been described as minimal, organic and neutral. I don’t like the word ‘eclectic,’ but you could say I’m a believer of a ‘not decorated’ look. You should choose

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basics reflecting your personality, style and history; and that’s what our clients are looking for. They also want to learn something new and be inspired.

My background is in fashion. I developed a minimalist aesthetic working for Calvin Klein and learned to appreciate textures and an architectural look at Giorgio Armani. After 20 years, I was eager to do something outside of the corporate world. I had always wanted a store, but I started working in interior design. While shopping for a client who wanted European decor, I discovered many things you couldn’t find here, and that’s how I decided to open a place of my own.

I want Garde to be approachable.

Everything we sell has a story, and we enjoy telling that tale. A story is important, because there is so much out in the world, and many times you may purchase an item without really connecting with it or knowing what you’re buying. There’s also a whimsy and lightness about our pieces; they are often tongue in cheek, heartwarming or funny. It’s kind of like the fashion concept where you put together a Gap T-shirt and a Chanel skirt. We try to replicate that idea with furniture, presenting people with a livable, yet elegant style and a point of view that welcomes and educates.

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Cris Briger and Charles Peed CB: My family is well-traveled. We spent a lot of time in Europe, and we dragged our children to antique flea markets and every museum we could find. I never imagined that any of them would join me in a business like this. Now, my son Charles co-owns this shop, and another son, Pablo, recently joined in as well.

CP: We started this store on the idea that we have a distinct taste and style, and that if we could bring one-of-a-kind things forward, someone would like it.

Our look is ‘lived in’—a look where you would find comfort. But it’s also bold— we are not afraid of pattern and color.

CB: We are bringing pretty back. We feel like it’s OK for people to have pretty rooms; a concept that seemed to lose favor for the last 20 years but is returning. The atmosphere here is easy and Latin as well as European influenced. It’s the idea of con gusto, which means ‘with pleasure.’ It’s not uptight; we set coffee cups on furniture, and we don’t put glass tops on the furniture. We have a lot of North American, European and Latin pieces, but the way we present them is with a more American attitude. We are known for taking something that’s ordinary and tired and bringing a fresh vibe to it. We also have a lot of classically inspired pieces we’ve commissioned—it’s a fascinating mix.

CP: In Mexico, we found that a lot of artists were making things with papiermâché. We decided to put our own twist on it, commissioning botanicals, fruit and even a bust of Julius Caesar using the technique. We’ve also put our own spin on classic Mexican talavera pottery.

We’ve commissioned plates and bowls with updated patterns that appeal to everyone, even our youngest customers.

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Kate Rheinstein Brodsky It’s very American not to be afraid to mix things of different periods, styles and colors. The great decorators in this country never shied away from that, they just used whatever they wanted. In this sense, we are a very American shop. We show people how to put disparate items together—it’s one of the things that makes people pay attention to us. We create vignettes that give people a context for how to do it. For example, we might put a 19th-century English serpentine server with a contemporary sofa and then hang a modern painting by Mary Nelson Sinclair above it. The mix grounds the whole thing and gives it depth. It allows us to make antiques relevant again and to show that they have a place in today’s home.

I learned about retail and style from my mother, Suzanne Rheinstein. She had a store in Los Angeles for 30 years and, as a young person, I went to her shop every day after school. After my homework was done, I’d help her out, everything from arranging displays to sending out mailings. I fell in love with retail there.

When I started this store, it was a straight-up antique shop with a few home accessories. But a new space gave us more room and allowed us to try new things.

We are now carrying 50 percent antiques and vintage furniture and the rest is new and handcrafted furniture, art and accessories. The handmade is compelling in home design, and I’m lucky to be able to create a platform for smaller artists and brands, as well as a colorful place full of interesting objects you want to get closer to and discover.

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KELLY WEARSTLER LENDS A WEST COAST PERSPECTIVE TO FARROW & BALL’S FIRST-EVER DESIGNER PALETTE.

Kelly Wearstler draws inspiration from the California landscape for her new paint collaboration with Farrow & Ball.

Walls painted in Faded Terracotta (pictured) are reminiscent of a sunrise, while Citrona (above) grounds one of Wearstler’s colorful material palettes.

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Terracotta tiles baking in the afternoon sun.

Billows of cool Pacific fog rolling inland.

An asphalt highway steaming through the desert. These and other vivid tableaus shape designer Kelly Wearstler’s latest love letter to California: a collection of eight paints for Farrow & Ball’s premier designer collaboration.

Dreamy and diffuse, the palette is equal parts upbeat and restful. “I’m optimistic for the year ahead,” shares the L.A.-based designer. “I wanted to introduce colors that were fresh and lively, yet still have a calming relation to nature.” Homebound like the rest of us, she looked to her proverbial backyard for inspiration. “Every hue has an emotional touch point to the California landscape,” Wearstler explains, citing Palm, a chalky green homage to her hometown’s iconic allées, and Citrona, a lemon groveinspired “contemporary take on chartreuse.”

It was this same site-specific view to design that prompted the heritage U.K. paint brand to approach Wearstler for its first-ever designer palette. “Kelly shares in our process of taking inspiration from textures and colors around her,” says Charlotte Cosby, head of creative at Farrow & Ball. “This collaboration is so exciting because it brings California’s warmth and Kelly’s signature style into homes in a relatable way through our paint.”

While the Golden State served as muse, experimentation is encouraged across the continent, pond and beyond. After all, there are no color rules, if you ask Wearstler. “I always say that living without color is like living without love,” she says. “Don’t be afraid to take risks.”

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Wallcovering designs, such as Form (shown), Synergy (far, right) and Taking Flight (left), illustrate Porter Teleo’s fluid, expressive approach. “We create inspiration inside our studio every day,” says Bridgett Cochran (pictured below, left, with cofounder Kelly Porter).

Has there been an upside to the challenges of the past year? KP: Change can be met with frustration and hesitation or it can be met with excitement and innovation. We put ourselves through a process of learning and looked at every section of our business.

What adjustments did you make? BC: We’re doubling-down on our textile line and releasing 15 patterns, including some of our best performing wallcovering designs, such as Kintsugi, Pétales and

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Form. We also pulled out of showrooms. We require a lot of one-on-one communication with designers. Removing the middle man has been rewarding and enlightening.

Is there an advantage to being in Kansas City in that you’re more insulated from trends?

KP: Insulation is exactly right.

To create something new, you have to exclude the outer world. There is a theme of companies doing what’s trending, what sells. We never go down that path; we never play it safe. Every time we put a big piece of Japanese paper flooded with pigments on the table, the designers are so excited.

Why is supporting women integral to your brand? KP: With a majority of female employees, there is a respectful and supportive energy exchanged throughout the day. We’ve learned from covering each other on maternity leave.

If life hadn’t thrown us curveballs, we wouldn’t have adapted and diversified in ways that have benefited us.

Love that! How does human touch shape your designs? BC: We mix color by hand.

Our artists have the freedom to express an aesthetic. We explore, ‘How wild can this mark be? How opaque can this flower be?’

It matters, for the world and humanity, that our products are made in this way.

If Porter Teleo drapery is framing the windows at a dinner party, what should the guests notice? KP: Our patterns are never repeated. There will be highs and lows and pockets of pigment. It offers the sense of something larger, like experiencing fine art with positive and negative space.

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Exploration and introspection are at the heart of Porter Teleo—artist Kelly Porter and interior designer Bridgett Cochran’s Kansas City, Missouribased textile and wallcoverings brand beloved for its painterly palettes and poetic motifs. With a new business model, fresh pattern releases and a second line with Schumacher on the way, this duo is poised for a big year.

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IN HER LATEST TOME, CHARLOTTE MOSS REMINDS US THAT FLOWERS NEED NOT BE FORMAL. W R I T T E N BY S H A N N O N S H A R P E

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Charlotte Moss wants you to relax and stop worrying— at least when it comes to curating florals in the home.

As the celebrated tastemaker expresses in her new book, Charlotte Moss: Flowers, published by Rizzoli this April, when thinking about arrangements, it’s time to throw the rulebook out the window. “Flowers need not be formal,” says Moss. “It can be as easy as walking by the local grocer or going into your garden. Really it’s about the personal and what moves you.”

Moss is, of course, known for her sophisticated interiors, but she says,

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“there’s an informality to a lot of it— relaxed and comfortable, yet elegant at the same time.” And that’s exactly her approach to blooms, a passion which began as far back as she can remember.

“I was drawn to them because of my maternal grandmother,” she says. “The house always smelled divine, because flowers were just part of her life. So, of course, I followed suit.”

One part unconventional manual (there are no rules) and one part motivational musings of past icons (think Bunny Mellon and Pauline de Rothschild), Moss’s compilation emphasizes that composition should reflect personality and highlight the innate beauty of the blossom—no matter the type. For example, a few

“When it comes to arrangements, people freeze up and are completely stymied,” says interior designer Charlotte Moss.

“Really, it’s all about creating your own style. In life, it’s most important to surround ourselves with beautiful things.”

cabbage roses tucked into a small vase on a bookshelf look just as beautiful as a large centerpiece. “I go out and poke around the garden and just pick a few flowers that somebody might not even think of,” she says. “But it’s an arrangement to me.”

Above all, florals are meant to bring joy, and what sparks happiness varies from person to person. “Experiment,” Moss advises. “The greatest things come about as a result of being confident and a little fearless and saying, ‘It’s my house and I’m doing what I please.’ ”

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GEORGE SAWYER LAURA PRESTON San Marcos, Texas

Artistic inclination: During my first cross-country trip in an Airstream that lasted for four years, I was looking for a small-space creative outlet. I came across modern quilters who were rooted in tradition on social media and was hooked. Name game: In John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley, “Vacilando” meant someone who is going somewhere, but doesn’t exactly know how. Similar to my journey, not all those who wander are lost. Enduring legacy: Quilting is very much alive and well in America. It’s exciting to think my quilts might still exist in 50 years as an heirloom. vacilandoquilting.co

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Origins: I was raised in my father’s chair-making shop, so working with wood and using hand tools was always a part of my life. Go-to materials: Maple, ash, pine, cherry and oak— the vast majority comes from within 25 miles of our shop.

Made to last: What’s important to me is how properly using these manual methods can drastically improve the durability, flexibility, comfort and life of a chair. Life lesson: My father taught me where precision matters. There are a lot of tiny details in our chairs and it’s easy to get lost in trying to make everything perfect—but he trained me to trust my eye and recognize that the subtle differences and movement in our chairs make them feel alive. sawyermade.com

CHARLOTTE TERRELL Nashville, Tennessee

Southern charm: I was drawn to and influenced by the architecture, gardens and work of highly skilled artisans in my hometown of Columbus, Mississippi, where a wealth of preCivil War homes with murals and hand-painted finishes still exist. Process: Each bespoke mural wallcovering is custom made for a project and my client. All elements of the room are considered—the palette, windows, doors, furnishings and even the desired length of the “repeat” in the landscape scene. American craftsmanship: To me, it is an expression of our time and the individual artist who contributes to the enhancement, beauty and harmony of our surroundings in limitless variations. charlotteterrell.com

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TERRA OUTDOOR LIVING At Terra, the goal is to help you create an outdoor space that inspires a life lived outside. Soft earth tones, all-weather rope and premium teak combine in the Napa dining chair, one of the team’s favorite natural beauties. terraoutdoor.com

SHAPIRO JOYAL STUDIO Shown here is the Lounge series chair upholstered in periwinkle linen and paired with the Stringer table. Shapiro Joyal Studio has been designing and locally fabricating fine furniture for a discerning clientele since 1998. Photography by Manolo Langis.

ROCK MILL TILE & STONE Elegance is in bloom with Rock Mill’s bespoke Italian mosaic collection, which joins a stunning selection of natural stone, slab, terra-cotta and ceramic options.

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R / TERIOR STUDIO R/terior Studio believes that your space should tell your story through the experiences it creates. The boutique interior design firm specializes in bold, eclectic and contemporary interiors, providing a bespoke approach to residential and commercial spaces. rteriorstudio.com

AGOUR A SASH & DOOR Go keyless, with the new EMTEK EMPowered™ motorized, touch-screen keypad entry set. Utilize the phone app or keypad. Many styles available, through Agoura Sash & Door. agourasash.com

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DOMETIC Serve and entertain guests in style with the Dometic Mobar, the ultimate mobile bar for any and every outdoor entertaining space. dometic.com/mobar

NOIR TR ADING The Ray Console is made from mahogany lumber and coated in Noir’s smoky pale finish with black highlights. The lightly painted finish accentuates the hand-carved curves that flow down the face of the console. Priced at $1,830. noirfurniturela.com

ZEPHYR Introducing Zephyr Connect—a groundbreaking app that lets users control their Zephyr hood from anywhere using their mobile device. With real-time diagnostics, videos, voice-command connectivity and helpful alerts, Zephyr Connect empowers customers to connect to what matters. zephyronline.com

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HECTOR FINCH The Double Lucia Pendant in Aegean Blue is a simple yet elegant fixture that can be used in any living room space or throughout the kitchen, often placed over an island or low over a table or eating area. The overall drop, width and number of shades can be customized upon ordering. hectorfinch.com

UNIVERSAL FURNITURE Universal is excited to introduce Coastal Living Outdoor.

Featuring over 100 pieces of casually sophisticated silhouettes paired with premium durability, Coastal Living Outdoor’s collection instantly transforms and enriches any patio, deck or other outdoor haven.

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Christopher Peacock introduces his Hudson Collection. A clean aesthetic with special details, hardware and material selections, this more modern style is perfect for an urban apartment or a large contemporary, suburban home.

Custom colors and hardware finishes available. peacockhome.com

J. TRIBBLE J. Tribble’s long history of building beautiful, custom sink bases now extends to repurposing antique treasures for modern homes. In addition to its signature designs, J. Tribble offers European antiques to be converted into truly unique sink bases. jtribble.com

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GARDEN STATE Clockwise from top right: Big Stripe in Rainforest / no9thompson.com. Stitched Stripe in Green / fschumacher.com. Traveler in Spa / sharris.com. Rule in Spring / maharam.com.

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TROPICAL PUNCH Clockwise from top right: Camden Stripe in Elderberry by Peter Fasano / johnrosselli.com. Caribbean Stripe in 483 / zimmer-rohde.com. Hiking Ticking in Coral / fabricut.com.

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ORANGE CRUSH Clockwise from top right: Strange Loves in Carrot Stick / dedar.com. Morning Glory in Melon / linkoutdoor.com. Jake Stripe in Tutti Frutti / perennialsfabrics.com.

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Clockwise from top, right: Entreé Multi-Color Wall Sconce / Price upon request / curreyandcompany.com.. Gemma Sunglasses / $520 / chloe.com. Giulietta Screen by Carlo Donati / $8,600 / essentialhome.eu. Henley Outdoor Accent Stool / $169 / frontgate.com.. Colette Outdoor Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni / Price upon request / minotti.com. Cadence Fabric in Emerald by Stacy Garcia for Crypton / $53 per yard / calicocorners.com. Mirage Fabric in Ember / Price upon request / ericashamrocktextiles.com. Tourmaline Crystal Necklace / $48,00 / emilypwheeler.com.

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By the numbers: There are upward of 17,500 species of butterflies in the world, with around 750 of those in the United States. Dressed for success: Thousands of scales and tiny hairs make up the insect’s wing.

Some camouflage with their surroundings, while others employ decorative eyespots to deceive lurking predators. Fun fact: Butterflies taste with their feet. Need for speed: Skipper butterflies can reach speeds up to 37 mph.

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Clockwise from top, right: Seashore Drop Necklace / $1,408 / grainnemorton.co.uk. Corail Outdoor Fabric by Caspari / Price upon request / pierrefrey.com. Gymmetria Plate 3 by Laboratorio Paravicini / $70 / collectoworld.com. Vimini Hand-Painted Vase by Margot Larkin / $380 / casabranca.com. Borea Chair by Piero Lissoni / $3,378 / bebitalia.com. Rattan Hurlingham Bookcase / $7,875 / soane.com. Jane Rattan Clutch Bag / $245 / kayudesign.com. Medusa Wall Light / $2,195 / julianchichester.com.

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Natural habitat: Coral can be found in tropical and subtropical oceans in shallow waters of less than 150 feet deep. Bragging rights: The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living structure, extending more than 1,400 miles. History lesson: The Romans believed coral possessed protective properties, and through the Victorian Era, it was common to see a small child wearing a coral necklace for protection.

Superpower under the sea: Doctors are looking to coral reefs to develop treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

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At Lloyd Flanders, the tagline “Woven for Life” is more than an idea. The 100-plus-year-old creator of premier outdoor furnishings has built a legacy on giving homeowners and design pros the open-air pieces they seek, which today includes mixing and matching unique fabrics and finishes.

But it has also ensured that every product embodies the driving principles of quality and sustainability. “Everything we make is crafted to be heirloom quality, made to be handed down through generations,” says Jess Flanders, who runs the company alongside Dudley Flanders and Warren Juliano. “We also use natural materials, like cellulose fiber, and can repaint to update

“Today, everyone wants a custom look. Homeowners aren’t interested in what’s available at big-box stores.”

finishes, providing more years of use. Plus, all of our teak products are certified by the FSC and made from sustainable sources.” They are indeed woven for life—for the life of a design, the life of the user, and the life of the planet.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: LLOYD LOOM One of Lloyd Flanders’ standout offerings, the proprietary Lloyd Loom wicker is a natural fiber wicker fabric with long-lasting, high-performance Durium polyester coating for outdoor durability and flexibility. The continuous weave avoids burrs and cracking, and increases visual appeal by eliminating visible material ends. All that, and Lloyd Loom products are available in 20 custom finishes.

CARE + KEEPING •W here it starts: “The proper upkeep of outdoor spaces begins with the selection of high-quality products,” Jess says. “Strength of craftsmanship makes all the difference. We build to withstand full exposure to sun, rain and even snow.”

Top: The Catalina sofa and chairs in the Hickory finish perfectly complement teak tables in this Costa Mesa, California, space by Molly Wood Garden Design. Left: In this Charlotte, North Carolina, look by Lisa Mende Design, the Hamptons collection sofa and lounge chairs complement Weekend Retreat swivel gliders in the Pewter finish and teak accessory tables. Right: One might argue that the Terracotta finish and Essence lounge chair were made for each other.

•H ow to clean: Lloyd Flanders recommends the following routine to its clients: Vacuum or use a soft brush on woven material and cushions to remove organic particles and loosen surface soil, then rinse with a mild detergent and clean water.

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It’s easy to understand why outdoor living spaces have become an essential part of the home.

They not only extend usable square footage, but also invite one to create an open-air retreat.

What isn’t so easy is the actual process of building these environments—and that’s mostly due to the intense demand on furnishings. This is where Universal Furniture comes in. “With more than 100 products to choose from in a variety of different materials and special-order cushion options from brands like Sunbrella, we provide the consumer with countless ways to make their space highly practical while meeting design goals,” says Neil MacKenzie, the company’s director

“Homeowners want flexible gathering spaces, especially now.

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of marketing. Indeed, Universal’s array of choices helps homeowners and design pros alike to make the most of patios, decks and backyards.

MATERIALITY: AN A-TEAM ROSTER What goes into Universal’s immaculately crafted furnishings? Well … ll-weather recyclable wicker •A that is tested with full UV exposure for 7,500 hours owder-coated aluminum •P in Charcoal, Fog, Carbon and Chalk colorways, the scraps of which are recycled ast concrete reinforced •C with fiberglass • Grade-A FSC Certified Natural Teak • Seat cushions with antimicrobial foam to keep them from developing mold or mildew lipcovers and upholstered •S pieces wrapped in performance fabrics that are resistant to UV rays and fading, plus able to be cleaned with bleach wivels, swivel gliders •S and mechanisms that are salt-tested for 500 hours

Top: Coastal Living Outdoor’s Seneca dining table, Del Mar chair and Panama chair combine beautifully in this covered waterfront space. Left: The Chesapeake dining table and side chairs from Coastal Living Outdoor make this spot for family dinners or entertaining guests feel like a resort.

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On New York’s Lake Canandaigua, Lyndsay Caleo Karol, cofounder and creative director of The Brooklyn Home Company, designed a practical pool house to accommodate her family’s easy summer lifestyle. Working alongside Bayer Landscape Architecture, a pool with a waterfall edge was also built to take advantage of the picturesque setting.

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It’s all in the family for Lyndsay Caleo Karol, who began the successful design and development firm The Brooklyn Home Company—alongside brother Bill Caleo and artist husband Fitzhugh Karol—more than 14 years ago when they were tasked with fixing a dilapidated property with a few hundred dollars and some Home Depot tools. Fast forward to today, and many homes later, Caleo Karol knew her approach to updating her family’s idyllic retreat on New York’s Lake Canandaigua to include a new pool house would be much the same as in the beginning: honor natural materials, incorporate artisan details and look to the light. thebrooklynhomecompany.com This project was personal, right? Yes! I was lucky enough to grow up going to the Finger Lakes—one of the most beautiful areas of the country, in my opinion—but over the years, as our family grew, so did our need for space.

When we tore out an old tennis court to build a pool, I knew that an accompanying structure was needed to house towels, help with outside eating and act as a crash pad for kids.

Does the kitchen get a lot of action? In the warmer months, we gather for most meals here and eat outside at the massive table under the pergola. The kitchen is where a lot of prep work and cooking happens. It has a sink, refrigerator, freezer and a lot of storage zones for snacks.

I wanted the design to feel relaxed, simple and timeless with the white, bright paneling that continues throughout the pool house and natural bluestone flooring you see outside as well. It’s also important for us to add a handmade element and artist Natalie Page’s ceramic lighting hangs beautifully under the eaves.

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Tell us about the pool house. When we can all be together, there can be 20 of us and everyone seems to end up in the pool, so I knew this building would be getting a lot of use! From the beginning, we understood the footprint here was pretty tight to work with and, just like in the city, we always go up. As soon as the ceiling was raised, the entire area became so much more inviting and a place you really want to hang out. Optimizing natural light with large windows and doors was also paramount.

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As the world of alfresco entertaining expands, Caesarstone has taken note. For the first time, the maker of luxury quartz surfaces has released a new line designed specifically for the outdoors. The highly durable material can stand up to extreme weather and is combined with stain resistant and easy-to-clean properties, making the Solaris Collection ideal for backyard kitchen set ups and grilling areas. Think: patio dining tables, counters, bar tops and backsplash details. The surfaces are available in three colorways—Clearskies, Palm Shade and Midday, shown, which has a soft organic look with a concrete finish. caesarstoneus.com

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A secondary cooking surface allows for a wide repertoire of options—slow cooking, roasting, sauces—and keeps food warm after searing. Turn up the heat with the 25,000 BTU burners, which allow for precise heat control from 300 to 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. dcsappliances.com

Cocktails by the pool just got a whole lot easier thanks to Dometic’s introduction of the MoBar, the ultimate mobile beverage center. Offered in three sizes, the 550 model at left has dual-zone refrigeration that can house 40 bottles of wine or 155 cans with a removable retention ice bucket on top for another 22 bottles. A storage drawer and cabinet as well as side shelving allow for plenty of room for mixers, snacks and glasses. Cheers to that! dometic.com

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“We live outside all summer and my backyard is the joy of my life,” enthuses Artistic Tile founder and CEO Nancy Epstein of her otherworldly outdoor oasis in Tenafly, New Jersey. With a charming pergola wrapped in grapevines and limestone columns cloaked in jasmine, sitting in the serene surroundings feels much like being in Italy, a favorite travel

destination for Epstein. When the time came to update the area, a striking yet durable blue quartzite from Brazil was cut for the floors while a custom glass floral mosaic called Walden decorates the surface behind the sink. The layers of blue hues create a lovely effect that ties into the large swimming pool, just steps away. The sweet life, indeed. artistictile.com

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In Nancy Epstein’s romantic backyard haven in Tenafly, New Jersey—a mere 5 miles from New York City—Azul Bochira quartzite adorns the floor, while Azul Bahia granite tops the bar counters and Walden tile adds a splash on the wall.

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Over the past year, exterior living spaces have proved as essential as interior ones, offering gathering grounds, peaceful refuge and a semblance of escape. Celebrating this spirit, Luxe shares tales of garden delights across the country, beginning with landscape designer Margie Grace’s own Montecito, California Shangri-La. Here, under the canopy of an 80-year-old oak tree, Grace crafted a “room” for coffee and contemplation by placing an antique faux bois dining set under the majestic sweep of its branches. “At 5 o’clock in the afternoon, the light comes up from under those leaves and acts like a spotlight on the table,” she says. “I think to myself, ‘It’s like the wood fairies live here.’ ”

WR I T T E N AN D PR ODU CE D BY GR ACE BEULEY HUNT At her Montecito, California property, landscape designer Margie Grace looked to Japanese principles in arranging public living spaces close to the house and quieter moments—like this perch for morning coffee—on the garden’s outermost “concentric circles.” Adds Grace, “It becomes a different kind of party the further you roam.” gracedesignassociates.com

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MOVEABLE FEAST CHRISTOPHER SPITZMILLER WAXES POETIC ON A PRIZED OUTDOOR STAPLE. Fifteen years ago, when I purchased my home, there was no garden to speak of. But after a decade of improvements, I find that so much of our time is spent outside. One of my workhorses is a cider pressing table that first came into my life—like many things with style and practicality—through my mother. It quickly took on a new life as a portable garden table.

We’re serial hosts at Clove Brook Farm, and in fair weather, we entertain outside whenever possible. For special occasions, we’ll move the table to whichever garden room is in its prime.

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the Dovecote Garden programmed as a bar for a summer cocktail party and for an evening dinner in our Sunken Garden when the Casa Blanca lilies are blooming. For that occasion, we styled the table to conjure a garden fantasy right out of John Singer Sargent’s painting, Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose.

The roving cider press table appears in a number of different incarnations throughout my new book, A Year At Clove Brook Farm, which I hope will inspire people to get outside and seize the abundance offered by each season.

There are no rules to outdoor living: I use my best dishes, glassware and silver. (No paper

plates or napkins here!) If you don’t have a vintage table, use what option you do have dressed in an interesting cloth. Most importantly, don’t be afraid to bring precious items outside. Using beautiful things in the garden makes an already enchanting setting all the more magical. christopherspitzmiller.com

TAKING ROOT “It’s like that saying about the shoemaker who can’t make his own shoes,” says Keith Williams of creating his West Palm Beach garden. For the landscape designer, such musings might surprise, but the more paint chips in your fan deck, the harder it is to pick a color. “I sketched so many versions that finally I said, ‘Let’s just order X amount of this and this,’ and when it arrived, I pieced it all together,” he demurs.

What came of this approach is a series of small, graceful compositions set against an expanse of white pea gravel. In its organic simplicity, it nods to gardens of southern France, while stars like glossy fiddle-leaf fig and monstera— meticulously arranged to balance light, scale and texture—keep the feel firmly Floridian.

While in its nascency, the garden hints at lushness to come. Plumes of rosemary and sage dance in the gravel, creating a sensory experience should you brush against them, espalier jasmine pops against the home’s stucco façade and newly planted palms reach skyward.

Meanwhile, native pollinators—porterweed, Buddleia, Simpson’s stopper—lure butterflies, a favorite of the daughter Williams and his wife, Nicole, adopted last spring. As the couple awaited her birth, they began to notice butterflies everywhere, and when Colette came home, butterflies followed. “I’m a huge fan of green-on-green and normally, I don’t like color,” says Williams. “But I knew these flowers would be rewarding. Every day, she makes these crazy noises because there are butterflies all around us and she loves them.” nieverawilliams.com

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Memorable oasis: Monet’s flower garden in Giverny. Durable textiles: Rose Tarlow for Perennials (above). Rugs for outdoor living: Ben Soleimani. Dream sculpture: Richard Serra. How to make a play structure elegant: With a custom design in natural colors that blend with nature—instead of bright swings, choose colors that are soft and seamlessly blend in. Best hardscape material: Concrete or a gorgeous stone (one that doesn’t get too hot in summer). Go-to flower: Jasmine, for its sweet, romantic scent—instant joy.

Chic bug repeller: Large terra-cotta pots of lavender.

Dream lighting: Lum ‘Art (right). Newness to love: Aerin’s East Hampton Collection for Williams-Sonoma Home. The key to simple but beautiful outside decor: Parterre around loose, flowering plants.

Tabletop ingredients: Bamboo flatware, rattan accessories and colorful printed cotton table linens, like those from Amanda Lindroth (left), which I coordinate with in-season flowers.

Go-to garden book: David Hicks: My Kind of Garden. Integrate a swimming pool: With grass up to the pool’s edge. Finishing touches: Pots filled with boxwood or white impatiens, foot lanterns for candles in the evening and garden stools to rest your drink.

Shade solution: Hornbeam pleached like umbrellas, as on the patio of the French hotel, La Bastide de Gordes. carolinegidiere.com

Trends du jour: Large fire pits for small gatherings and simply chic rectangular swimming pools.

Patio favorite: I love rosemary in flower beds.

It also looks great (and smells wonderful) in terra-cotta pots atop a dining table. Top plant for foliage: Bougainvillea for the unreal fuchsia color. Every outdoor room needs: A rug, a blooming plant and fun pillows.

Favorite plant for foliage: Olive trees.

Best decking material: A recycled composite, which doesn’t mold. Brand you’re loving now: Belgian brand Tribù (left). How to enjoy a garden year-round: With heaters—and lighting in the trees as well as around stumps and pathways. Add warm drinks and a fire! romanekdesignstudio.com

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Go-to furniture brand: David Sutherland—so chic and understated. The Franck Series is clean-lined and still classic. Hero decking material: Peacock Pavers, a concrete product that we use indoors and run outside around the pool for seamless cohesiveness. Bonus: The maintenance is easy and forgiving. Landscape architect you’d love to collaborate with: French landscape designer Jean Mus, who we did an amazing property with in Tel Aviv, Israel. kevinspearman.com

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PARTY in the FRONT Enchanting and unexpected with an air of European chic, entry courtyards are having a moment. Here, designer Robin Rains, architect Douglas Enoch and landscape architect Anne Daigh discuss designing this Nashville jewel.

Why a courtyard? DE: It’s an urban setting, so we wanted to make use of the lot. I grew up in the south, where there are many “surprise courtyards”—I love that idea of a surprise behind a gate. AD: Privacy was also very important; the clients wanted to sit outside in the mornings and have their coffee in seclusion.

RR: Doug built this beautiful brick wall with an arched doorway and we commissioned a custom copper lantern to hang high above.

It really beckons you in.

Tell us about the design. AD: We planted two crepe myrtles, which create a pergola and make you feel like you’re in an outdoor room. Then we added structured landscape with dwarf

boxwood and billowing hydrangeas. The simplicity of the space—the way it wraps around you—is what makes it so charming. DE: Each of the four façades is symmetrical, so wherever you sit is a relaxing experience. RR: We carried the French limestone paving inside for seamless transition and chose Janus et Cie’s Amalfi iron canopy chairs, floating them in the courtyard as “sculpture furniture.”

What makes the room? DE: The pear espaliers, because they soften and echo the architectural symmetry. AD: Those pear trees create another level of rustic provenance. Plus, they actually produce beautiful green pears! RR: To me, the espaliers are another sculpture. Imagine going out into your courtyard to fetch breakfast?

It feels like you’re in France. robinrains.com; enocharchitects.com; daighrick.com

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COHESIVE + BESPOKE •P aired to perfection: Flexform takes the design of its indoor furnishings and translates them in materials suitable for the outdoors, making it possible to build ideal transitions from interior to exterior.

The same team of designers, led by principal Antonio Citterio, does it all.

•H andcrafted individuality: “We truly hold a unique space in our industry,” Herman says.

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When asked to discuss the role of outdoor living in today’s home life, Gregory Herman simply says, “It’s everything, especially in California.” After all, California rooms aren’t called that for nothing. And indeed, Herman would know, being that he’s the principal at 33SIXTY. The premier San Francisco and Los Angeles arm of Flexform is known for helping customers to create the same level of luxury outdoors as in. In doing so, one of their key bits of advice is to understand scale. This is why design pros can be essential to the process, but Flexform helps homeowner clients as well. “Proportion can be more difficult in the openness of outdoor spaces,” Herman says. “We help prepare a cohesive plan by integrating rugs, sofas, armchairs and storage baskets with the full concept and our knowledge of sizing in mind.”

Top: Modern, yet cozy, this alfresco sitting area features the Atlante sectional (designed by Antonio Citterio) with Pico and Any Day (designed by Christophe Pillet) coffee tables. Left: Plush doesn’t begin to describe the experience of lounging on the Atlante daybeds.

One won’t want to go back inside. Above: The Carlotta outdoor chairs and ottomans bring comfort and versatility to this open space. Bottom: With a breathtaking view as their backdrop, the Alison sofa, Fly and Zefiro side tables, and Lotus stool complement one another nicely.

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OU T D O O R L IVIN G | LOS ANGELES “Summer Classics is that rare, luxury outdoor furniture line that hits every note.”

SUMMER CLASSICS: THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Summer Classics outdoor furniture is luxury furniture built to last. While trendy and fashionable, the line is meticulously crafted from premium materials using both age-old building methods and state-of-the-art finishing processes to ensure the furniture will last for years to come. “Summer Classics is that rare, luxury outdoor furniture line that hits every note,” Gold says. “It is stylish and sophisticated, as comfortable and luxurious as indoor furniture, and meticulously crafted with premium materials giving it class-leading durability.”

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When shopping for outdoor furniture, there are so many options that it can be difficult to know where to get started. The experts at Aldik Home aim to help clients narrow the search down to Summer Classics. “As the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces continue to blur, there is a growing need for outdoor furniture that seamlessly fits with the interior in terms of style and comfort,” owner Larry Gold says. “We feel that no brand of outdoor furniture is as well-made, comfortable or stylish as Summer Classics.” Hence, it’s the only brand Aldik Home carries—a fact that showcases just how passionately the company believes in the products. It also makes the team unparalleled pros in the nuances of the collection. “This is the only brand that meets our high standards,” Gold says. “We feel it should be at the top of the list for anyone who values comfort, durability and style.”

Top: The Havana collection features gently curved black aluminum frames and all-weather resin wicker. Bottom, left: Inspired by the natural beauty of the California coastline, Santa Barbara combines a contemporary design with the earthiness of teak. Bottom, right: With the most realistic and extensive UV-resistant protocol in the industry, Summer Classics’ resin wicker is simply the best on the market. Above: Seemingly transported from a French sidewalk cafe, the Savoy collection provides a Parisian escape from the comfort of your property.

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OU T D O O R L IVIN G | LOS ANGELES “The outdoors are, now more than ever, an indispensable part of our lifestyle.”

TO AGE GRACEFULLY When water features are incorporated into an outdoor living design, they often become an eyesore owing to the lack of maintenance.

Anoma has a unique way of preventing this.

“We design sculptural water features and cascades that remain aesthetically complete whether the water component is functional or not,” Grover says. “We ensure the sculptural walls and features we design for your outdoor spaces are timeless and elegant for years to come.”

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The experience of nature can elicit a restorative response, and this serves as motivation for many homeowners who pursue the creation of outdoor living spaces. It also drives the team at Anoma. The fabricator and designer of dimensional stone surfaces and sculptures strives to enhance the human-nature connection through its work. “We use organic patterns carved in natural materials when crafting walls for pools, fireplaces, water features and more,” says Ruchika Grover, Anoma’s founder and creative director.

“The dimensionality and translucency of natural stone—particularly marble—also allows for uniquely different experiences at night and during the day.” It all comes together in designs that both hearken back to the wild world and complement it.

Made with marble and limestone, Anoma’s products are, as Grover puts it, “eternal.”

Top: Xylem lattice panels, installed in the courtyard of a private residence, are flanked with sculptures of Xylem leaves and lotus at the base. Left: Carved in travertine and inserted with white marble floral spouts for a water wall feature, this Hana design is flanked at the base by hand-carved lotus sculptures for a private residence.

Above: Here, Continuum is carved in Taj white marble, which can be backlit, owing to the translucency of the material. Bottom: Jurassic limestone carved in the Kona design creates the facade of this residence and continues into the indoor spaces.

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OU T D O O R L IVIN G | LOS ANGELES “An outdoor kitchen

by Sub-Zero and Wolf helps put more of the good life into everyday life.”

THE ART OF THE GRILL Uniform heat distribution is critical to flawless grilling, which is why Wolf outdoor grills use two types of heat, direct and radiant, to achieve the ideal temperature. Direct heat from the gas burners delivers searing temperatures and rapid preheating, while radiant heat sources distribute temperatures evenly. Plus, every outdoor gas grill is sculpted in double-wall stainless steel, precision welded, so it will not rust or hold water.

HOT TIPS • Preheat the grill • Brush or scrape the grill after it is hot • Avoid cross-contamination • Create layers of flavor using marinades and spices

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• Invest in an instant-read thermometer • Let the food rest • Make perfect grill marks by rotating 90 degrees • Be patient and only turn food once

live and what they love. This sentiment is shared by Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove. Its best-in-class, versatile products can be experienced at the Costa Mesa showroom, and are designed to suit any lifestyle—whether that of the year-round grill master, the alfresco entertainer or the nevermiss-a-sunset devotee. “With Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, the possibilities are nearly limitless and can come together to create an outdoor space as distinctive as its owners,” the Costa Mesa team says. Although they retain the iconic design elements for which Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove is known, these outdoor products are specially engineered to withstand temperatures of up to 110 degrees, UV rays, salt and moisture elements. Now, homeowners can prepare the same delicious gourmet meals in their open-air kitchen as they do indoors.

Top: This open kitchen features a 54-inch outdoor grill, 13-inch burner module and warming drawer. Left: A 42-inch outdoor grill, a 13-inch burner module and undercounter refrigeration come together to create a highly functional and beautiful space.

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•Z ero-post corner systems, which comprise two systems that meet in a corner without a post to completely open the room •D oor and window combination systems, which include a door system that connects to a window system without a post and, when the window is above the kitchen sink, can create the perfect indoor-outdoor peninsula for entertaining •L arge opening door systems in master showers, which invite one to step right in from the pool area while also bringing beautiful views to the shower experience

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In the modern day, outdoor living has become an entirely essential part of home design.

It expands square footage and invites in the fresh air and sunlight known to be so important to one’s health. Enter, Superior Moulding, a premier retailer and installer specializing in innovative products from LaCantina Doors. Using its vendors’ innovative products, Superior’s experienced, knowledgeable and passionate team brings homeowners the ability to fill interiors with those aforementioned wellness-boosting qualities, as well as create seamless transitions to the outdoors. “We truly love the impact LaCantina Doors has on our customers’ lives,” the team says. “Its offering, which includes countless configurations, gives you new living space and makes entertaining a breeze. A connection to the outdoors is vital to feeling good in your home.”

“We bring quality, value and performance to everything we do, and we’ll always ensure your project runs smoothly.”

Top: LaCantina’s folding, sliding and swing doors maximize indoor-outdoor living. Left: With 90-degree zero-post corner application, this LaCantina system provides uninterrupted views for a contemporary dining area.

Above: This kitchen is transformed into an ideal entertaining space thanks to its combination door and window system. Bottom: Bring the outdoors into any room of the home ... with LaCantina folding doors. All interior design shown was created by Abodwell Interior Design.

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History shines in a Hancock Park home refreshed to bring in sunlight and garden views.

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The coffee table by The Flemming Group anchors the family room of this Hancock Park home renovated by architect William Hefner. Cooper, the homeowners’ labradoodle, rests on a Royal Custom Designs sectional in a Dogwood Fabrics linen blend. Maxalto armchairs from Diva Group flank a Foscarini floor lamp. The rug is from Decorative Carpets by Stark.

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t had me at hello,” says the owner of a Hancock Park abode, recalling the moment she first stood in its entrance. “We wanted a Mediterranean-style home, and this one felt right. I thought, ‘This is it!’ ” Soon after, she connected with architect William Hefner, whose own nearby home she had spotted in a magazine several years before. “I reached out to him to come and see the house, and then he showed us his home, too.” With that, a team took shape— Hefner bringing on general contractor Asher Alfasi, and the wife calling on interior designer Rodrigo Vargas, a friend and neighbor.

“This is a pretty grand house,” says Hefner of the 1925 Spanish Colonial Revival design. “There was wonderful character—stenciled beams in the living room, the wood-paneled library—so those well-preserved existing materials informed the project.” Originally built by architect Henry F. Withey, the home was immediately recognized as a prime example of the style, even garnering the cover of a 1926 issue of an early California homes magazine. Hefner’s renovation was complete but respectful. In keeping with local ordinances, the front façade was unchanged (it simply received rosemary groundcover and a few new olive trees). Still, with greater freedom at the rear of the house, the architect made significant, yet almost imperceptible, changes.

“We broke the house down in terms of access to the backyard,” Hefner explains. “People didn’t live the indoor-outdoor lifestyle back then, and there was just a funny little door to the outside.

We needed to connect the home to the landscape while preserving its original character.” Working with Nathalie Aragno, a principal at his firm, Hefner designed new steel windows and doors to link the primary rooms to the loggia and converted the old kitchen and staff quarters into a new two-story wing. On the ground floor are family spaces, while upstairs is the couple’s bedroom suite and a terrace—an added benefit of the new loggia. “This was pretty smooth sailing for a historic home renovation,” observes Alfasi, who replaced all of the drywall but didn’t touch

the ceilings. “It’s a very special house, like an old Italian villa. I still think, ‘Look at that, look at what we did!’ ” he says contentedly.

“It’s magnificent,” adds Vargas of the renovation, explaining that he always strives to honor the architecture as well as his clients. In this case, it was especially meaningful, as the husband and wife are friends of nearly 20 years. To create the feeling of timelessness the wife wanted, Vargas started with neutrals. “I love the restraint of working with a limited palette and expanding it with texture that mirrors the architecture,” he explains. “A lot of the house’s details stand out now. Nothing is competing.”

To furnish the home, Vargas and his associates, Danielle Fox and Heather Soliday, focused on custom pieces, like the living room’s coffee table, carpet and ebonized chests of drawers. They also crafted impeccable offices for the couple. The husband’s takes on an Art Deco vibe with its Macassar ebony tub chair and tuxedo-style sofa, while the wife’s office features a desk hand-painted by Ojai-based decorative artist Jacqueline Moore. The sole piece brought from the couple’s previous residence is the Indian chest in their bedroom. “I wanted this house to be a little eclectic,” shares the wife.

The neutral palette continues on the loggia, designed to be a second living and dining room. It’s also where Hefner’s talent for garden design comes into view. “The idea was to keep things simple, so it’s just roses around the fountain, wisteria on the pergola, and cypress trees in the back. It’s serene and green,” he says, noting the work of his firm’s landscape architect Dennis Hardesty.

While it may have taken time for the homeowners to find their ideal abode and bring it to fruition, the wait was well worth it. Not only is it everything they hoped for in terms of square footage and outdoor space, but it is also a mere 5 blocks away from their previous residence, which meant they didn’t have to say goodbye to the neighborhood and beloved traditions like progressive dinners—and now entertaining is a breeze. “The whole process was so rewarding,” adds the wife. “It’s one thing to see the plans but another to walk in and see the spaces. It was fun!

It all just came together.”

The remodel preserved original details such as the ceiling and the fireplace in the living room. There, interior designer Rodrigo Vargas mixed a pair of Maxalto sofas with twin cane-back chairs and a gilded armchair—upholstered in a material by Edelman Leather—all

by Rose Tarlow Melrose House.

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Above: Vargas turned to The Flemming Group to craft the dining room’s mahogany table with sunburst top detail, surrounded by Mario Grimaldi International chairs slipcovered in linen from Thomas Lavin. The arrangement rests on a rug from Decorative Carpets by Stark. Centered above is a Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier.

Opposite: Glossy black lacquer on the pantry’s cabinetry contrasts dramatically with the silver-leaf barrel-vaulted ceiling.

Suspended above is an E. F. Chapman pendant for Visual Comfort & Co. The Top Knobs pulls are from Carter Hardware.

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Above: A Century wing chair and Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort & Co. floor lamp create a charming moment in the upstairs hallway. Draperies in a fabric by The Design Connection from The Flemming Group treat the French doors. The runner is from Decorative Carpets by Stark.

Opposite: Decorative painter Jacqueline Moore embellished the desk by The Flemming Group in the wife’s office. The desk chair with nailhead trim is by Century. A lamp from Nicky Rising illuminates the room, while a Plum chaise in a Romo chenille from Thomas Lavin offers an elegant spot to perch.

“There was wonderful character, so those well-preserved existing materials informed the project.”

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In the main bedroom, rather than choosing matching night tables to flank the RH bed, on one side is a chest by Mario Grimaldi International, and on the other is a Jayson Home desk. The seating area comprises Schumacher tub chairs, a Dennis & Leen table and an Oly pendant. The inlaid cabinet is from the clients’ collection.

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Embracing the weird and wonderful side of ceramics, a Los Angeles artist puts a personal spin on the medium.

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ike a mysterious, simmering cauldron, there’s always something bubbling in ceramicist Raina J. Lee’s kiln. The results never fail to surprise, whether it’s foaming glazes that crackle like the surface of the moon or the swirls of dreamy pastels and nebula neons.

The Los Angeles-based Lee fully embraces her craft’s alchemical elements, reimagining classical forms with otherworldly glazes. “For me, making ceramics is just a big experiment with every possible surface, technique and color,” she says.

This affinity for the unusual feels natural for the longtime video game aficionado. “The intense colors and shapes are inspired by video games, science fiction books and places with extreme natural landscapes, such as Iceland, Nepal, Utah and California,” she says.

When developing silhouettes, Lee sometimes looks back in history, reconceiving traditional forms from Korean moon jars to Chinese scholar’s bowls from the Song dynasty before interpreting the shapes in her own way. Then come the mad scientist glazes, which the ceramicist gleefully enjoys making herself.

“I find it interesting to juxtapose these really wild colors and textures on these very classical shapes, giving them a very modern context,” she says. Layering glossy with matte and craggy finishes, she tests different applications. The best part happens when the final vessel emerges from the kiln, as “you never know exactly how the chemicals are going to interact,” notes Lee. “But that’s where the surprise is.”

The time afforded Lee during Los Angeles’ pandemic lockdown has allowed her to experiment in other ways—exploring matters of scale. This includes intricate pottery for ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. Combined with sculptural plantings, these pieces will “look like a gardenscape,” but with the miniature, lunar-like hills and craters of her signature volcanic glaze.

On select occasions by appointment, locals can explore more pieces in Lee’s charming treehouse showroom. Perched in the backyard of her Mount Washington home, the whimsical gallery embodies her new life in clay. Like video games, her work has become “this place to go and have weird, interesting experiences every day.”

L.A. ceramicist Raina J. Lee displays her wares in an aerie on her property in Mount Washington (opposite). The forms she creates are often inspired by traditional shapes (below); however, the glazes she chooses are anything but—video games, science fiction and rugged natural landscapes influence her selections (left and bottom, left).

Of the results, she says, “They can look far more painterly and interesting than you could ever imagine.”

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COLLECTED SPACES A design duo injects a sense of tradition and comfort into a contemporary Rancho Santa Fe abode.

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Interior Design: Kristine Renee and Deborah Costa, Design Alchemy

In the playroom of this Rancho Santa Fe abode, a rattan Serena & Lily chair with a vintage flair joins a Four Hands stool and Schumacher drapery fabric. Gallery Green by Sherwin-Williams coats the walls. Completing the setting is an old church pew on the patio the designers found at the Original Round Top Antiques Fair in Texas.

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ohn and Katie Mardikian have some serious food credentials between them. He built a career running restaurants in the Bay Area and has a beer garden in Oakland called Telegraph, and she ran (and was the pastry chef for) a wedding cake and dessert catering company. So, it’s no surprise that the kitchen in what would become their Rancho Santa Fe vacation house got some intense scrutiny when they first toured it. “When Katie and I have a dinner party, we cook,” says John. “We wanted a space that worked for that.”

The just-built home offered a setting for convivial gatherings and room for their twins and two dogs to roam. Illuminated by large sliders and clerestory windows, the public spaces opened onto courtyards and a backyard with a pool. But despite their unobstructed views of the canyon, the high-ceilinged rooms needed some warmth and personality. “The house connects so well to the outdoors,” Katie explains, “but with all that indoor-outdoor living, we were aching for more coziness.”

To pull the spaces together, Katie and John called on interior designers Deborah Costa and Kristine Renee, who’d worked on their 1930s Tudor-style residence in Sacramento. Sizing up the new home’s layout, the mother-daughter duo saw an opportunity to inject it with muchneeded character while putting a fresh spin on the couple’s existing furnishings. “The layout was great,” Renee explains. “But the interior was cold, and there was no variation in color. Katie and John are young and hip and like to travel, so bringing in materials that add texture and reflect their lifestyle was key.”

Since there were no walls to move, the interior designers focused on creating flexible furniture arrangements that would suit large parties and quiet family evenings. They took inspiration from boutique hotel lobbies and created lowslung furniture groups in the living room and an adjacent indoor-outdoor California room that bring intimacy to the airy spaces. “The idea was to position the furniture to take advantage of the open floor plan and make the space work for the way

they live,” says Costa. “People can congregate and turn their chairs around and have a conversation.”

And while the cabinetry and bleached-oak floors were left unchanged, the designers replaced the existing contemporary chrome hardware with more earthy and organic materials. Similarly, they swapped can lights out for semi-flush and pendant lighting that combine bronze and other metals. For Renee and Costa, it was all about bringing interest to a home that Renee calls “a very clean slate.”

Throughout, the furnishings and artworks feel as if they were collected over time. Rugs the couple brought back from their honeymoon in India sit comfortably alongside antiques from John’s family, as well as new pieces that read vintage, like the wood-and-leather bench that accompanies their modern dining table. “Choosing surface materials that are easy to clean and durable was really important,” emphasizes Renee. “But Katie and John still wanted that cool factor and an easybreezy lifestyle.” The solution was stain-resistant, kid-friendly fabrics that can stand up to heavy use. And rather than a traditional coffee table, the designers brought in an oversize ottoman that they upholstered in a flat-weave rug.

Echoing the colors seen in the distant hills, the palette for fabrics, upholstery and rugs combines cognac and taupe hues with blue-grays and greens. But there’s still room for the largepatterned chinoiserie Schumacher wallpaper covering a wall of the kids’ bedroom. “They’ve named the people in the wallpaper,” says Katie.

“They’re their little friends.”

Then there’s the kitchen. “Being able to cook and host friends at the same time is really nice,” says John. “Our previous home had more of a galley-style kitchen.” Another bonus is the pantry, which holds storage and a second refrigerator and dishwasher. Says Katie, “We can keep the mess back there. It takes the pressure off having an open-plan kitchen.”

One feature the couple hasn’t used yet is the window that opens from the bar to the front courtyard. “When we bought the house, I said, ‘We can pass out Champagne to our guests as they come in,’ ” says Katie with a laugh. “We haven’t done it yet, but I can see it happening one day.”

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“THE IDEA WAS TO POSITION THE FURNITURE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OPEN FLOOR PLAN AND MAKE THE SPACE WORK FOR THE WAY THEY LIVE.” – D E B O R A H C O S TA

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The covered California room gives owners Katie and John Mardikian additional space to entertain or relax with their kids in front of the fire. Swivel chairs, a sofa and a coffee table, all by Sunset West, sit atop a jute rug from Jaipur Living.

Right: As food industry professionals, it stands to reason that one of the homeowners’ favorite amenities is the ample pantry. A striped wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries and new Emtek hardware bring an organic vibe, as do the rustic R. J. Imports stools and a vintage rug the homeowners bought on their honeymoon in India.

Opposite: In the dining room, Renee and Costa paired leatherupholstered chairs and a bench, all by Organic Modernism, with an Oly table. “Here, the lower-scale furniture not only grounds your eye but brings intimacy to the space,” says Renee. The rug is from Jaipur Living.

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Above: At the foot of the Room & Board bed, dressed in a Pine Cone Hill coverlet and shams, is a Lee Industries sofa upholstered in durable Crypton fabric. Regina Andrew lamps rest on Oly nightstands. Commissioned from Jeffery R. Pugh, the painting depicts a favorite spot in Jackson Hole. The overhead lighting is by Arteriors.

Opposite: Renee and Costa replaced contemporary can lights in the hall with semi-flush lights from Visual Comfort & Co. With the wallpaper added in the niche and the couple’s artwork on the walls, the space feels like a gallery. The wood-and-leather bench is by Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture, and the vintage cabinet is from China.

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A Warm Welcome After a remodel, a century-old Pasadena home continues to embrace its inhabitants.

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Interior designer Amy Sklar worked to preserve the original details that make this Pasadena home special, including key elements such as this bank of French doors and windows in the living room. The woven-back settee from One Kings Lane and kilim impart a vintage vibe; the metallic table belonged to the clients before the remodel.

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hen this Pasadena home was built in 1913, the owners made their welcoming nature clear. Working with Sylvanus Marston, a prolific regional architect of the era, they installed a fireplace with the Spanish words, “Entre, es su casa, amigo,” cast in the tile beneath the mantel. Translated, that means, “Come in, it’s your house, friend,” and the hospitable sentiment was reinforced by the inglenooks hugging the fireplace, inviting people to draw near the hearth.

Fast forward a century. The current owners also desired a dwelling where family and friends could feel comfortable, so they charged interior designer Amy Sklar with updating the home for modern inhabitants. Sklar, who appreciates history, marveled at the home’s near-original state, a condition she describes as both charming and challenging. “It was clear this house had been lovingly maintained,” she remembers. “The good thing is that all the classic details were there, but we just don’t live the same way today.” Features prized by Americans in the early 20th century— small rooms, dark colors and heavy woodwork— don’t always work for present-day families who enjoy light-filled spaces and open floor plans. The interior designer set out to remodel the home while maintaining its period appeal.

The solution was to strike a balancing act between classic and contemporary. The decision was made to keep the dark woodwork while painting the majority of the walls a fresh white. New furnishings and fixtures are mostly modern but contain marked references to the past. The delicate design equilibrium is evidenced in the living room, where the fireplace mantel and the inglenooks still invite visitors to venture inside and relax. However, when it came to the new furniture, Sklar employed creative liberties. “Our goal was to pay homage to the past but to brighten things,” she explains. “The profile of the sofa is not modern, but it’s done with crisp white linen. The chairs are like clean-lined notions of a traditional heavy wooden chair.”

Similarly, in the nearby powder room, the original sink and fixtures were left in place, but the walls are covered with a William Morris wallpaper pattern done in modern shades of blue and white. “I thought this room could be like a time capsule,” says Sklar. “The classic pattern in a contemporary colorway makes for a fresh interpretation that lets you see the details anew— it’s a bit like having your cake and eating it too.”

In the dining room, the designer envisioned a modern table and chairs set against the backdrop of the distinctive, tall wainscoting. “We presented many options to the client, but none of them fit,” Sklar says. “She already had this table and six of the chairs around it, and she liked them.

We decided to make them work for the space by reupholstering the chairs and installing a grasscloth wallcovering with a pale blue shimmer.

Although it’s not terribly modern, it feels fun.”

Other rooms are entirely new, but you would have to look carefully to ascertain it. Before the remodel, the kitchen comprised a breakfast room and work area. Sklar, working with general contractor Steve Meuchel of Steve Meuchel Construction, “blew out the space,” making it one large room with modern appliances hidden behind cabinet panels. The one you can see, the range, is crafted in a classic style. Carefully considered details, like the wavy glass panes installed in some of the cabinets, contribute vintage appeal to the new space. “One piece that’s genuinely old is the kitchen island,” says the designer. “It took us a long time to find it because we needed something narrow. We discovered this antique table, but of course, we had to lengthen the legs to make it island height. It was a lot of work, but worth it for the antique nature it brings to the room.”

The thought that went into preserving the home’s native details and the careful introduction of new elements continues the sense of warm friendliness established 108 years ago. “I pay attention to what my clients want, but I also look at what the house wants,” Sklar says. “As a designer, I have a duty to respect the integrity of the house. I feel responsible for the story it’s going to tell.” Thanks to that attitude, future generations will find a seat in front of the fire.

Sklar says that the inglenooks embracing the fireplace dictated the living room’s layout—she wanted to leave them, and the home’s original character, intact. They are complemented by new District Eight armchairs and an inlaid occasional table the clients brought to the project. A vintage hemp rug and a coffee table from Chairish add character to the setting.

“ I have a duty to respect the integrity of the house. I feel responsible for the story it’s going to tell.”

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Above: The lower kitchen cabinets, in Polo Blue by Benjamin Moore, set a stylish tone. They flank a La Cornue range from Williams-Sonoma and are topped by White Macaubas countertops from Stoneland USA. An antique table from Susanne Hollis doubles as the island. Above the Kohler sink fitted with Perrin & Rowe fixtures is RH lighting.

Opposite: A Cowtan & Tout wallcovering that layers grass cloth over a shimmering blue paper lends a fresh spin to the dining room. A Peter Dunham Textiles fabric does the same for the chairs surrounding the antique table. The light, composed of metal ginkgo leaves, is by Ballard Designs.

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Right: In the office, Lost Highway

by Portola Paints & Glazes is the backdrop for a vintage console and patterned ottomans, all from Dekor. A picture light by Situ Lighting illuminates an Arthur Leipzig photograph.

Opposite: Sklar cleverly converted the office’s built-in bookshelf into a flip-down desk, allowing for an unobtrusive spot for the television.

The desk chair is a vintage Paul McCobb find from Chairish. The photograph is by Flor Garduño.

In the main bathroom, an altered antique sideboard serves as a vanity. The period piece is married with new California Faucets fixtures from Pirch. The double-ended tub is by Vintage Tub & Bath, and the mirrored medicine cabinet is by Pottery Barn.

Above, left: An etagere with a scalloped edge purchased from Chairish holds an antique lamp sourced from Carl’s Lamps & Custom Shades, a vintage painting and a collection of small boxes. The main bathroom’s wall color is Simply White by Benjamin Moore.

Above, right: The powder room’s wallpaper is the traditional Morris & Co. Pimpernel pattern rendered in a contemporary colorway. The sink and its faucet are original to the home, while the new brass-framed mirror above is from Lamps Plus.

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