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ENDLESS INSPIRATION at every turn

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| AUGUST 2025

MINDSET Vacation

AS OUR SUMMER ISSUE BEGAN TO BLOOM, we found ourselves enchanted by projects designed as tranquil oases in a frenetic world. It seems the order of the day is fostering a vacation mindset at home, and what a perfect sentiment to celebrate this season. With escapism as our north star, we’ve assembled a summer issue that invites you to dive into a sea of inspiration lled with ideas for enjoying the ultimate at-home vacation—no suitcases or passports needed.

In every region of LUXE, it is evident that modern architecture is blurring the line between indoors and outdoors as more residences are being designed to integrate inhabitants with the surrounding landscape. Nature is the perfect place to unwind, which is why it takes center stage in our pages. You’ll nd bucolic properties with lush garden rooms, cozy guest quarters from New York to Southern California and alfresco entertaining ideas throughout.

If a remodel isn’t on your agenda this summer, we have a plethora of instant grati cation accessories to quickly transform your porch, deck or patio. Read on for vibrant enamelware, gem-hued outdoor lighting, the prettiest woven pool umbrella and much more.

In this and every issue, we feature eye-catching design from across America, and we are particularly excited to showcase a greater emphasis on the Hamptons in our Greater New York, The Hamptons + Connecticut issue, which embodies the essence of relaxation and indulgence. You can also see these projects on luxesource.com, along with more stunning abodes from coast to coast.

Whether your adventures take you near or far, we wish you a summer lled with beauty, serenity and joyful moments.

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Scene

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

Radar

Stan Dixon recalls the Kiawah Island courtyard he crafted as a Lowcountry love letter.

Nature-forward modern architecture sweeps across LUXE editions from coast to coast.

Visit posh guest quarters by McGrath II, Patina Home & Garden and Studio Gutow.

Architect Paul Wanzer’s own Seattle houseboat is where we all want to be this season.

Market

A selection of playful finds just in time for peak summer fun.

Designer hotels beckon travelers looking for a bespoke hospitality experience.

Read about the aesthetic behind Max Humphrey’s distinct product lines.

At a dreamy Napa Valley property, Peter Dunham shares his entertaining ethos.

Morris & Co.’ s iconic Arts and Crafts motifs are ready to go alfresco.

From sconces to lamps and lanterns, take your pick of lighting perfect for the outdoors.

Living

Refined patina unifies a Healdsburg property’s kitchen, bathrooms and outdoor living spaces.

123 Excellence in residential architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and products.

FEATURES

Bright Moves

While remodeling this Atomic Age house, interior designer Brad Krefman focuses on preserving the original elements that make it special.

Written by Maile Pingel

This iconic dwelling was built with storybook features, and designer Noz Nozawa continues the narrative with color and pattern.

Written by Mary Jo Bowling

Photography by Brittany Ambridge/OTTO Styling by Tyson Lee

Interior designers Eugenia and Emma Jesberg infuse a beachtown residence with sunny hues to make a joyous splash.

by Lisa Bingham Dewart

Photography by Mario Serafin

Wide Open Spaces

Thanks to the work of designer Emily Kates and architect Steve Simpson, a Peninsula home is tied closely to its landscape.

Photography by Paul Dyer

ON THE COVER: Views of the San Francisco Bay are the star of this Sausalito abode. Designer Brad Krefman made enjoying them easy with a Bright Chair sofa and swivel chairs, both from De Sousa Hughes, and custom ottomans in Pavoni leather. The coffee table is by Blackman Cruz. Page 156

Photography by John Merkl

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Design A Level Above The Rest

KERRIE KELLY X FEENEY

LASERCUT COLLEC TION

SCENE

WRITTEN BY ANH-MINH LE | PRODUCED BY COLLEEN MCTIERNAN

FAB COLLABS

FROM RICHLY PATTERNED TILES TO WOVEN SHADES AND WALLCOVERINGS, THESE POWERHOUSE COLLECTIONS ARE CATCHING OUR EYE.

Donghia x Artistic Tile

WRITTEN BY LAUREN GALLOW

Known for its Italian-inspired textiles and upholstery, Donghia is bringing its retro feel to new parts of the home in its latest collaboration with Artistic Tile. “We thought their patterns and designs would translate well to tile,” explains Zachary Epstein, president and chief product officer of Artistic Tile. “Looking through the Donghia archives, there were many patterns that spoke to us.” Drawn to those with an elegant ’60s vibe, the team selected two heritage designs—Decadence (far right), a refined demilune, and Donghia’s signature Casino Royale (right) with lantern-like shapes that have been oversized in this tile incarnation. For the material, the team opted for mosaic tile in natural stone. “The colors have a warmth and softness that relates to the original fabrics, and mosaic tile has an old-world charm that expresses the patterns in a way befitting of their heritage,” Epstein says. The timeless craftsmanship of mosaic offers a striking contrast to these highly graphic patterns, making for tiles with a bold, stylish appeal. “Donghia inhabits a rich intersection of style and culture, and is known for its seductive glamour,” Epstein adds. “We’re excited to see these patterns live in spaces they never could as fabrics.” artistictile.com; kravet.com/donghia

Amy Meier x Hartmann & Forbes

WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL

After exploring her interest in Japanese design in a prior collection for window and wallcoverings manufacturer Hartmann & Forbes, California designer Amy Meier has launched a new line with the textile company, this time inspired by Scandinavian style. “I’ve traveled to Sweden many times and always immediately feel at ease,” she says. “There’s a pared-back elegance there that creates calm but also warmth. That’s what I was trying to achieve with this collection, to make people feel the way I do whenever I visit.” Meier chose natural fibers like bamboo, ramie and banana for the six woven designs, all done in softly sunny shades with colorways like Wheat and Apricot. These are joined by a tone-on-tone ivory wallpaper inspired by the Swedish Grace movement of the 1920s and, more specifically, an inlay she spotted on a chest of drawers. The wallpaper, which hangs in Meier’s own bedroom, is embroidered with geometric and botanical motifs that evoke a neoclassical feel. In fact, her abode features the whole of the new collection and hosted its photo shoot. “I really wanted to show how I imagined these pieces being used,” the designer says. “And it’s amazing to live with the line, because it’s the manifestation of my imagination.” hartmannforbes.com; @amymeierdesign

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SHOWROOM SHOWCASE

SPACE THEORY

Since its founding in 2019, Space Theory—the Seattle-based designer of architecturally integrated kitchen systems— envisioned someday opening a showroom in the Bay Area. The idea has now come to fruition with its inaugural street-level retail venue, located in Mill Valley. It also marks the first that is positioned next to sister company Henrybuilt—“a benefit for any visitor,” says founder and CEO Scott Hudson. “We have clients that have used both Henrybuilt and Space Theory, sometimes in the same project.” What’s more, the 4,000-square-foot Space Theory showroom beckons with new products, fresh finishes and complimentary consultations. Just 50 yards away, by-appointment Henrybuilt—which was established in 2001— not only offers an array of systems for the kitchen, wardrobe, bath, office, laundry room, walls and more, but also a line of standalone furniture, Primary Objects. “The ability to see both brands side by side is helpful for many homeowners, architects and designers,” Hudson notes. “It also enables us to have more knowledgeable staff in one location and a more significant operational base in the Bay Area.” spacetheory.com

SHELF LIFE

THESE NEW RELEASES CELEBRATE CALIFORNIA DESIGNERS AND COASTAL AESTHETICS.

The duo behind Los Angeles-based Magni Kalman Design have assembled a dozen gorgeous projects in their latest book, The Art of Modern Design: The Interiors of James Magni & Jason Kalman The firm’s approach to modern luxury highlights the relationship between architecture, interiors and landscape. The dwellings, located across the country, are united in their modernist material palettes of glass, stone and steel; deft juxtaposition of vintage and contemporary furniture, among them pieces from the Magni Home Collection; and blue-chip art and singular details that express the clients’ personalities. phaidon.com/monacelli; @magnidesign

Featuring roughly 250 pages of dreamy, lightfilled interiors and residences with covetable ocean views, authors Heather Sandy Hebert and Chase Reynolds Ewald’s latest tome is an exhibition of design in the Golden State. California Coastal: Seaside Living from Sea Ranch to San Diego features 18 homes organized by locale: Northern Coast, Central Coast and Southern Coast. The design and architectural styles—from traditional to modern, with rustic and cottage elements represented as well—are as varied as the landscape. The book’s insights, including how the settings influenced the renovations and new builds, make it a coffee table must-have for its stunning visuals and storytelling alike. gibbs-smith.com

CARVED IN STONE

ALL NATURAL STONE

It’s been a remarkable year for All Natural Stone, which relocated its Dublin showroom and is commemorating its 25th anniversary. Early on, the company mainly focused on natural stone slabs, but its offerings have since expanded to include slab surfaces from across the globe along with tile from the likes of Walker Zanger and Artistic Tile. “We’ve evolved to offer something for every style and need,” says Larry Perez, who co-owns All Natural Stone with Juan Vasquez. The new Dublin venue—there are locations in Berkeley, Burlingame and San Jose as well—is its largest yet, totaling 14,000 square feet, with an additional 24,000-square-foot slab warehouse. Inside, each of their nearly 60 tile brands has a dedicated display room; quartz and porcelain slabs are on view in distinct spaces; and there is an area for outdoor products. allnaturalstone.com

TEXTILE TELL-ALL

TAKE A LOOK AT THE FINELY CRAFTED FABRICS ON OUR RADAR THIS SUMMER.

GREIGE TEXTILES

Those contemplating an upholstery, drapery or pillow update are in luck: Greige Textiles’ latest all-California endeavor, Holiday House, is well worth a look. Starting out as hand-drawn images by founder Christina Fluegge, the patterns are realized by artisan craftspeople in San Francisco. The five motifs of Holiday House, which are screenprinted on Belgian linen, evoke the ease of summer. Lisbet, for example, was inspired by flowers in bloom by the roadside, while Elodie suggests sand patterns that appear at low tide. Whether used solo or layered together, they serve as lovely reminders of days spent under the sun or by the sea. greigetextiles.com

ORLANDO DIAZ-AZCUY FOR LE GRACIEUX

Given the enduring elegance of his projects, it’s no surprise that for his recently unveiled textile collection with le gracieux, esteemed interior designer Orlando Diaz-Azcuy took a timeless rather than trend-driven approach—what the founder of San Francisco-based ODADA describes as “intelligent design.” A minimalist yet luxurious quality permeates the collaboration, comprising eight patterns that merge structure with a sense of organic natural beauty. Available in four colorways, each is hand-drawn by Azcuy and subsequently printed on 100% Irish flax linen at le gracieux’s Southern California facility. legracieux.com

The Santa Lucia Preserve is classic old-world California with all the modern amenities of a world-class private community

Nestled next to a scenic fishing pond awaits a magical compound of 3 individual homes centered around a large circular courtyard with a stone masonry fireplace and stunning views: the ideal multi-generational getaway.

This finely curated mountain retreat evokes feelings of the original Bohemian settlers of Carmel-By-The-Sea, and is closely located to the Hacienda, fitness and pool facilities, as well as golf and dining amenities. Ability to expand with future structures.

RADAR

ARCHITECTURALLY SPEAKING | SNAPSHOT | READ THE ROOM | BLUEPRINT

Take a visual vacation with INSPIRATION FIT FOR THE SEASON , from a charming courtyard to plush guest spaces and homes BUILT TO MINGLE WITH NATURE .

SALT & STONE

ATLANTA ARCHITECT STAN DIXON REFLECTS ON THE MATERIAL MEDLEY BEHIND A KIAWAH ISLAND PROJECT THAT SPEAKS TO ITS LOWCOUNTRY LOCALE.

AS TOLD TO KATE ABNEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC PIASECKI/OTTO

Composing a retreat on Kiawah Island for designer Jackye Lanham, my longtime friend and collaborator, felt very much like a natural extension of our shared love for the area. We both have worked extensively in and around Charleston, so we were drawn to materials that reflect the historical architecture of the coast.

The house and garden structures are built from tabby—an aggregate of mortar and shells used in the Lowcountry since the 1600s. The material was originally structural, not decorative, but it has this extraordinary texture that feels right at home on a barrier island. For contrast, we incorporated handmade Charleston brick—its gray-brown coloring reminiscent of the bark of a live oak, or the pluff mud of Charleston’s salt marshes.

We spent a lot of time designing the courtyard, which is central to the home’s

layout, and were very intentional about the gate. Rather than wood, we chose wrought iron—light in profile and historically resonant for the Lowcountry. Collaboration with a local ironworker produced a design that feels early 1800s in spirit, not overly ornamental, but softened with a repeating circle motif.

Jackye found the 12-foot antique metal trough, repurposed here as a fountain basin, while landscape architect Glen Gardner sourced the bronze spouts. This component adds a beautiful sound of trickling water and nods to our idea of the home rising from the remnants of an old stable block. Final touches include the copper gas lanterns and sculptural pieces sourced by Jackye, such as garden statuary and the zinc pedestal table. The result is a space that feels rooted in its setting, quietly storied and timeless in style. dsdixonarchitect.com, jackyelanham.com

Architect Stan Dixon collaborated with designer Jackye Lanham on her enchanting Kiawah Island home and property. In the courtyard, Lanham’s elegant collections of glass and linen reflect the ease with which she and her husband use their outdoor spaces.

Outside IN

LUXE’s bird’s-eye view on American design reveals sublime modern architecture built to embrace nature’s bounty.

PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT

“The objective was to erase the distinction between interior and exterior, throwing focus on the lakeside bluff siting (above). To enhance a sense of calm, we made the home acoustically quiet so that the sounds of waves hitting the beach or wind in the meadow were what the clients heard.”

-Larry Booth, boothhansen.com

“This home is thoughtfully designed to highlight views and maximize natural light. Framed by exterior walls clad in limestone, this doubleheight stair volume (top right) features a decorative screen of glass channels that shift in appearance from day to night, offering layered transparency and diffused sunshine.”

-Svend Fruit, bodronfruit.com

“The intent was to keep this gallery space (right) neutral and clean so that you are immediately drawn to the desert and mountain range beyond. The building is merely a tool for allowing the clients to enjoy the serenity of the canyon it is located in, protecting them from the climate, while also enjoying the beauty of the surroundings.”

-Scott Carson, cosanstudio.com

Michigan

Arizona

Texas

“Throughout the project, this was never referred to as the ‘living room.’ Instead, we always called it the ‘view room’ (left). The perimeter is predominantly glass to invite the ocean into the space. The coolness of the sea is contrasted by the warmth of the old-growth redwood paneling that lines the interior.”

-Brad Krefman, bkinteriordesign.com

“Whether the owners are hosting in their great room or soaking in the primary bathroom’s sculptural freestanding tub (below) watching eagles fly by, this house is the epitome of waterfront living. It offers a peaceful, luxurious and comfortable lifestyle that is an effortless extension of its stunning lakeside surroundings.”

-Christopher Tellone, mcclellan-tellone.com

“This midcentury-inspired home celebrates Southern California’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle—as seen at this interior ‘elbow’ with courtyard views (below left). The material palette reinforces the Zen architecture and creates a calm haven for relaxing.”

-Mark Kirkhart, designarc.net

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SUMMER MAY BE SYNONYMOUS WITH LONG WEEKENDS AWAY, BUT DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE COMPANY COMING BY. HERE, DESIGN PROS SHOW HOW TO CREATE WELCOMING, COZY SPACES FOR BOTH SURPRISE VISITORS AND LONGTIME INHABITANTS.

WRITTEN BY LISA BINGHAM DEWART

PHOTO: WILLIAM WALDRON / OTTO.

In upstate New York, Studio McGrath designed a mountain escape with Joan Heaton Architects that boasts sweeping views and interiors that are both relaxed and inviting.

UPSTATE ABODE

Mother-and-daughter design duo Suzanne and Lauren McGrath knew that the interiors of their clients’ mountain retreat in the Adirondacks needed to speak to its surroundings. “The house has such beautiful views from every angle, so we wanted that to take center stage,” says Lauren. “We chose soft, painterly colors and a neutral backdrop to let the outside in.” The eggshell, seafoam and taupe hues yield muted backdrops for a collection of vintage rattan, wicker and twig furniture appropriate to the area, giving the spaces a layered, collected effect. For both the homeowners and their guests (they entertain throughout the summer and play host to an annual family reunion), comfort was paramount: “You can sink into the furniture and relax,” she notes. As such, they outfitted guest rooms in a variety of ways. One features a pair of twin beds, a must in a vacation house, Suzanne maintains, while another has a simple upholstered bed with an Indian blanket at the foot. The designers particularly like to use vintage blankets and coverlets in guest spaces. “It’s an inviting accessory and adds color and pattern,” says Suzanne. “They don’t have to match—it throws things off a little and feels timeless.” The designers also suggest outfitting rooms with a desk and cozy chair for lounging. Adds Lauren, “It’s always nice to have a bookshelf stocked with easy reads, a nice glass on the bedside table and fresh flowers.” For them, small, thoughtful details create a welcoming landing spot away from home. mcgrath2.com

COUNTRY IDYLL

“The idea was a deconstructed house,” architect Steve Giannetti says of the vision for the Franklin, Tennessee, property he shares with his wife and designer, Brooke. “The guest rooms are separate from the main house and entertainment space, so it feels like its own selfcontained world.” While the buildings share a palette that references the greens and earth tones of the gardens around the couple’s 1850s log cabin, the guest quarters make visitors feel transported. “It was inspired by our travels to the Cotswolds, and the quirky places we’ve stayed,” says Brooke. While the open layout feels modern, antique barn wood frames the ceiling; the hearth is clad with rough-hewn stone; Inchyra textiles from Scotland cover the walls and ceiling; and the roll-arm sofa and Gustavian chairs would feel right at home in a cozy English cottage. To welcome visitors, says Steve, “There are always fresh eggs and flowers with pottery from our studio.” There’s even an extra car for guests to use. “It gives them a layer of independence,” says Brooke, and allows guests “the chance to feel what it’s like to live here.” patinahomeandgarden.com

COZY CORNER

“We wanted it to feel like a warm hug, so everything is very cozy and indestructible,” designer Melissa Rohani says of the multipurpose pool and guest house on her clients’ Ventura County, California, property. She and her partner at Studio Gutow, Lisa Berman, opted for warm, earthy shades with durable tongue-andgroove Douglas fir ceilings, flagstone flooring and raw wood cabinetry that underscores an overall rustic feeling. The relaxed vibe extends to the furnishings, which are mostly vintage and intended for heavy use. “The clients love that their guests don’t have to worry about putting a coaster down or a popsicle spilling on the floor,” says Rohani, who adds, “Everything is uber functional to fit as much in as tiny a space as possible.” The kitchen island, for instance, doubles as a table and can be moved outside for gatherings or for overnight guests to use for work. “Visitors need to have a spot other than a bed,” notes the designer. But when it does come to the bed, the designer advises, “If you can fit a king size, you should.” studiogutow.com

HOPE FLOATS

ON SEATTLE’S PORTAGE BAY, A DESIGN TEAM CREATES A LONG-DREAMED-ABOUT HOUSEBOAT.

WRITTEN BY MARY

JO BOWLING

For Paul Wanzer of Hoshide Wanzer Architects + Interiors, designing his own houseboat was a dream realized. “I grew up in Seattle,” he says. “For many people here, living on the water is the ideal.” When Wanzer and his wife took the plunge, they found a partner in Ren Chandler of Dyna Builders, a firm experienced with the style. “Houseboats are in the fabric of the Northwest, and people have a romantic nostalgia about them,” Chandler notes. “You must love them to build them, they are a special kind of challenge.”

The modernist Wanzer floating home isn’t the rustic dwelling you might picture. For privacy, the front façade is composed of black HardiePanel, two runs of narrow clerestory windows, and an oversized sliding door made with strips of cedar. Inside, glass walls wrap the rear exterior to capture water views. “It’s a constant parade of sailboats, kayaks and marine life,” says Wanzer. And when the family wants solitude, they simply pull exterior wood shutters over the glass. It’s a case of reality living up to the fantasy and as Wanzer explains, “I look at the view and pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming.” hw-architects.com, dyna.builders

A floating home designed by architect Paul Wanzer and constructed by Dyna Builders is shielded on the front by sliding wood screens (below). The back of the home is lined with glass to take in dazzling views of Portage Bay.

NOTABLES

Carmel Stone Imports

A new engineered stone with impressive visual depth reflected through soft creamy nuances, SYMPHONY provides subtle movement and realistic details equivalent to real marble with unmatched brightness and clarity.

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Loggia Showroom

Minimalist simplicity and a classic design aesthetic give this sofa a relaxed elegance. Upholstered in full-grain leather, the seat and back perfectly conform to the body’s contours, providing outstanding comfort and support. loggiashowroom.com

Doris Leslie Blau

A stunning fusion of tradition and innovation, this Midcentury Rya rug redefines contemporary luxury. Hand-knotted with a plush, high-pile surface, the rug’s interplay of deep red, rich blue, lively green, warm yellow and soft beige creates a visually engaging tapestry that makes it the ideal addition to any room. The rug measures 11' × 19'1" and is priced at $24,000.

dorisleslieblau.com

Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Regional KDC Winners

Congratulations to all the regional winners! All Riggs Regional KDC entries will be entered into the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove global contest.

1st Place:

3rd Place:

Doughlah Designs

The 2024-2025 Global Kitchen Design Contest is now taking submissions! ENTER HERE to win amazing prizes!

Leila Douglah

2nd Place: Lisa Furtado

Lisa Furtado Interiors

Rachel Hills

Rachel Hills Design Co.

DISCOVERIES

eggersmann USA

Inspired by nature, the eggersmann Nami Island kitchen, designed with Yabu Pushelberg, embodies organic elegance. Its sculptural form and seamless stone surface balance artistry and function, creating a serene, sophisticated focal point for modern living. eggersmannusa.com

Newport Brass

The new Taft pull-down faucet by Newport Brass® pairs timeless, traditional design with solid brass construction and an intuitive trigger spray, offering versatile, elegant functionality in over 20 decorative finishes. newportbrass.com

Scavolini

Designed by Luca Nichetto, Jeometrica is a furniture solution by Scavolini characterized by the study and development of graphic design shapes and lines, where memory and innovation merge harmoniously. scavolini.com

DESIGNER FANS SHOP NOW

SEAN LAVIN ADLER 60" CEILING FAN IN AGED PEWTER HOUSING WITH LIGHT GREY WEATHERED OAK BLADES VISUALCOMFORT.COM

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LUXE is leaning into ALL THINGS SUMMER with beautiful outdoor fabrics and entertaining ideas, must-see hotels and a wish list of finds that DELIVER ON COOL FACTOR .

SPLASH zone

DIVE INTO THESE PRETTY POOLSIDEINSPIRED PRODUCTS PERFECT FOR A STYLISH SUMMER SPENT OUTSIDE. PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON

HANG TEN Los Angeles-based artist and illustrator Mary Matson’s line of wallpapers and fabrics, created exclusively for Temple Studio, is a playful ode to summer, as evident in the Surf Peeps wallpaper that's perfect for a beachside escape. templestudiony.com

TOWEL OFF Leave it to Weezie to deliver on fun towel motifs for the season with a collection of scalloped, Palm Beach-inspired floral patterns in collaboration with designer Meg Braff. weezietowels.com

SUNNY SEAT The Woven outdoor collection from Douglas & Douglas has the appearance of woven wicker, but is actually made of 100% recyclable fibrecane, making it durable against the elements in a range of shades, including Marigold. ngalatrading.com

LIGHT SOURCE Zafferano America’s cordless, outdoorfriendly Poldina Pro lamp can move about and brighten up tabletops that are far from an outlet. A fun addition? Handpainted, striped ceramic shades that slip over the model’s existing aluminum shade. zafferanoamerica.com

GROUND COVER Handwoven in London using high-performance silicone, Shore’s range of Mats offer the utmost comfort underfoot, while being heatproof, UVresistant, and available in a variety of covetable colors, such as this Lime shore-studios.com

MADE FOR SHADE The Regency Double Decker Umbrella in Cabana Blue Stripe by Santa Barbara Designs adds a bold statement to poolside hangs, complete with a crisp white-fringe trim. santabarbaradesigns.com colorway.

LUXE LOUNGER Molteni’s new outdoor collection, Pantalica, designed in collaboration with Italian designer Elisa Ossino, is named after the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sicily. The sculptural, cylindrical cushion construction and chunky aluminum base nods to the rocky outcrop setting in Southern Italy. moltenigroup.com

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California Dreaming

Design changes everything.

Every moment becomes more if you dare to design it. Presenting the Veil®

smart toilet in Honed Black, starring creative director Laura Kim.

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Mirror

Chair in Patmos Fabric

Smokey Blue

Tassel Tieback

Glass

Ilana

Mountain Escape

Texas designer Chad Dorsey was tapped to refresh Primland Resort, an Auberge property located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where he focused on communal spaces like the cozy and welcoming Lodge, shown here. aubergeresorts.com, chaddorseydesign.com

Clockwise from top right: Prairie Plaid Wallcovering in Beige on Light Blue / Price upon request / phillipjeffries.com Odile Lamp by Julie Terestman / Price upon request / lizobrien.com Solana Lounge Chair with Neil Zuleta / Price upon request / quintushome.com Mariner Cabinet / Price upon request / us.julianchichester.com Soup Bowl in Prune / $44 / eastfork.com Blue Branches Tray by Anūt Cairo / $198 / goodeeworld.com

Shades and Lighting

Part of a home ecosystem. Designed by Lutron.

MAX EFFECT

DESIGNER MAX HUMPHREY IS EMBRACING HIS PACIFIC NORTHWEST SURROUNDINGS TO DEVELOP COVETABLE PRODUCT LINES.

WRITTEN BY SARAH SHELTON

In a sea of neutral bouclé sameness, Max Humphrey is a breath of fresh mountain air. The Portland, Oregonbased interior and product designer’s penchant for Americana aesthetics and nostalgic references sets him apart from the pack. This signature style is at the heart of Humphrey’s new collections with Sunbrella performance fabrics and Crow Canyon enamelware—both of which were driven by a desire to create the types of pieces he seeks out for his own projects. So, on the heels of his debut line with Sunbrella in 2023 (available exclusively through Pindler), the designer assessed what he found himself reaching for most and how the line could grow to include even more gingham, classic stripes, easy plaids and forest-inspired motifs.

In a seamless crossover, gingham is also at the forefront of his Crow Canyon tableware collection. “While I present in a more Paci c Northwest or lodge style, I made everything so it could lean preppy or more transitional,” points out Humphrey, who takes pride in getting the scale and coloring just right, along with the silhouette of what he lovingly refers to as “cowboy flower” botanicals. “I’m learning that I don’t have to hold back in terms of quirkiness,” says Humphrey. “If I water things down, it doesn’t work. Authenticity is what people want.” pindler.com, sunbrella.com, crowcanyonhome.com, maxhumphrey.com

A mug and dinner plate Max Humphrey designed for Crow Canyon mixes effortlessly with performance fabrics from his second line with Sunbrella for Pindler, including Little Gingham, Pacific Plaid and Lodge Stripe.

SEE THROUGH HIS EYES

SWEET SUMMER

DESIGNER PETER DUNHAM MAKES THE CASE FOR CRAFTING ELEVATED OUTDOOR SPACES THAT DRAW EVERYONE TOGETHER.

WRITTEN BY KELLY PHILLIPS BADAL

“Especially in California, there are so many opportunities outdoors to create inviting areas I like to call ‘come hither’ spaces,” quips Peter Dunham. That kind of irresistible draw is exactly what the Los Angelesbased designer strives for in all his work, no matter the locale—and it’s certainly an ethos personified by this soiree-ready alfresco dining “piazza” in Yountville. Featured in his debut book, The World of Peter Dunham, the elongated double-table setup is situated on the grounds of a former 19th-century working farm, and is ringed by mature oaks and sycamores. The dual tables allow seating to vary from intimate to large gatherings, and by placing them parallel to a rustic stone wall—part of a larger outdoor living area created by landscape architect Scott

Lewis—“they feel grounded and connected, like they belong in this poetic place,” explains Dunham. He envisioned the spot as a destination for casually elegant luncheons or summertime suppers. Colorful roses snipped from the estate’s gardens fill a collection of blue-and-white vases, which the designer placed atop paisley print outdoor fabric from his Peter Dunham Textiles line. (A passionate host, Dunham’s first dedicated tabletop collection, in collaboration with Hudson Grace, recently debuted). The pattern-onpattern effect is spirited and delightfully unfussy. “Successful design is a sort of sublimination,” Dunham observes. “As in, you don’t realize why a space makes you feel good, but it activates your senses—and then it just does.” peterdunham.com

Designer Peter Dunham paired his own textile collection’s Samarkand outdoor fabric with Hudson Grace linen napkins in a breezy Napa Valley setting.

Hollywood at Home indoor-outdoor chairs line the two dining tables.

Meaningful Design to Inspire People’s Lives

SILESTONE | DEKTON | SENSA

hollywoodathome.com

Mori Glass Hand-Blown Striped Tumblers / $350 for four abask.com

Colorblock Embroidered Linen Napkins / $160 for four misettetable.com

Sanderson Ceramic Vase / $89 markandgraham.com

Pretty Perch

Indoor/Outdoor Pouf in Asha Textile by Peter Dunham / $1,200

Sleek Service

Painted Border Dinner Plate with Kashmir Paisley Salad and Appetizer Plates by Peter Dunham x Hudson Grace / From $28 each hudsongracesf.com

Fine Lines

Glowy Glassware

Floral Frenzy

FLORA & FAUNA

IMBUED WITH THE ROMANCE OF AN ENGLISH GARDEN, MORRIS & CO.’S FIRST WOVEN OUTDOOR TEXTILE COLLECTION CELEBRATES THE BEAUTY OF NATURE AND PAYS HOMAGE TO THE ENDURING LEGACY OF THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT.

Clockwise from top: Bird & Anemone Weave in Sage. Thistle Weave in Hares Coat. Hammersmith Woven Stripe in Teal. Thistle Weave in Teal. Amble in Standan Clay. Amble in Wheat. Acorn Weave in Moss. wmorrisandco.com

PHOTO: COURTESY MORRIS & CO.

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN IS TURNING 20!

To mark this milestone, LUXE is presenting Visionaries—a special program showcasing the stories of designers and brands who are defining—and redefining—residential design.

In our November/December issue, LUXE will present these champions of groundbreaking design, innovation and craftsmanship in “The Story of Home.”

A special thanks to our current Visionaries partners: Adriana Hoyos (Miami), California Closets (Miami), D'Amore Interiors (Colorado), Drewett Works (Arizona), Eichholtz (Los Angeles), Fabricut, Kat Black Interiors (Dallas), Pittet Architecturals (Dallas), The Luxury Bed Collection (Chicago + Dallas) and Walker Zanger.

A LESS TAXING TAHOE

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LIFESTYLE IS JUST THE START

Clear Creek Tahoe has taken its place among the great mountain communities in America. A Coore + Crenshaw golf course rated #1 in Nevada, an iconic beachfront Lake & Ski House on Lake Tahoe, an award-winning mountaintop clubhouse and a family sports center are just part of the story. Add in the inviting tax benefits of Nevada residency, and it’s easy to see why so many have made Clear Creek home.

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LIVING

KITCHEN + BATH

Tour A MAJESTIC VINEYARD PROPERTY whose alfresco emphasis celebrates its quintessential California setting. Plus, TIMELY MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS for the kitchen and bath.

Rustic

A design team finds inspiration in the patina of Healdsburg for a home that encourages connection with the outdoors.

WRITTEN BY LAUREN GALLOW

REFINEMENT

photo: paul dyer.

Landscape firm Lucas & Lucas worked with Surround Architecture to create levels of outdoor living, including terraced gardens, a firepit area and a pool house. A striking reclaimed log from a local slab yard and a metal dish fountain double as sculptures.

Set in Stone

After spending an enjoyable evening with Healdsburg, California, clients on the patio of their 1970s ranch home, architect Dale Hubbard couldn’t help but feel enchanted.

“As the day turned to evening, I was struck by the site’s combination of long vistas across Dry Creek Valley, a Jack pine forest running up the hill, and its own vineyard,” recalls Hubbard, founder of Colorado-based Surround Architecture. “This experience became the driving force for the project, inspiring us to create a seamless connection between interior and exterior.”

After discussing various renovation approaches, Hubbard and the project team, including general contractor John Rechin of Total Concepts, decided to bring the aging structure down to the foundation and design a new residence atop it, with the addition of an open-air pool house.

“Everything we did was inspired by the agrarian character of the area,” explains Kyle Greenhill, a designer at Surround.

An appreciation for handmade elements defines the kitchen, where quartzite counters and white-oak cabinetry are accented by House of Rohl fixtures and Sossego barstools. The outdoor dining area cantilevers over the yard and is capped by a corten steel pergola above RH furniture.

Designed to Inspire, Built to Endure.

Sculptural beauty. Effortless ambiance. More than fire— an architectural centerpiece, day or night.

In plan, the home is oriented toward valley views, stepping down from the open living area to a covered outdoor kitchen, firepit, pool pavilion and vineyard designed in concert with landscape firm, Lucas & Lucas. “The client had this idea of ‘pajama gardening,’” recalls Hubbard. “She wanted to be able to get up in the morning and move seamlessly outside to tend to her plants.”

Inside, materials like honey-toned hemlock and blackened steel lend a sense of history, which the couple appreciated in their favorite Healdsburg haunts and wanted to emulate within their own home. “We drew a lot of inspiration from the town and its maker culture,” says designer Jesse Brew of Surround. White-oak cabinetry and a patinated range hood in the kitchen were fabricated by local artisans while aged limestone masonry, similar in color to the local soil, unifies the kitchen, deck and pool house bathroom. Notes Hubbard, “this creates architecture that feels like it belongs.” surroundarchitecture.com, lucas-lucas.com, totalconcepts.net

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shower area, creating pattern play with the sunlight. Outdoor fixtures, including a faucet and wallmounted showerhead in an oil-rubbed bronze finish, are Sonoma Forge.

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ASPEN AIR

The goal was clear for celebrated kitchen designer Mick De Giulio: make his client’s Aspen kitchen a real showstopper by creating a connection to the outdoors and capitalizing on the sweeping mountain views. Working in lockstep with said client and collaborator, Houston-based interior designer Cherie Hassenflu, the duo surely succeeded. A vaulted ceiling and large Arcadia Custom picture window frame the postcard-worthy backdrop,

A COLORADO VACATION HOME LOOKS TO ITS SURROUNDINGS TO INFLUENCE ITS INTERIORS. WRITTEN BY SARAH SHELTON

accented by De Giulio Collection distressed silver cabinetry, Belgian bluestone floors and an apropos antler chandelier. The materials, says De Giulio, weren’t dictated, but rather selected by instinct and feel. In warmer months, a sliding door makes way for easy access to the outdoor kitchen and entertaining area.

“The floorplan is almost completely open—it’s how I would want to live,” admits De Giulio. degiuliodesign.com

Kitchen designer Mick De Giulio partnered with interior designer Cherie Hassenflu of Savant Design Group on her Colorado kitchen, and collaborated with architect Bill Pollock of Zone 4 Architects, general contractor Chris Trautner of Trautner-Long Construction, and landscape designer Gyles Thornely on the project at large. The space boasts a paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator and Wolf range.

photo: draper white.

Knuckleheads

NATURAL MUSE

TIMELESS APPEAL IS FOUND THROUGH ORGANIC MATERIALS IN ELEVATED ENVIRONMENTS.

WRITTEN BY SARAH SHELTON

SERENE SOAK

WRJ Design created the ultimate indoor-outdoor oasis for one lucky client situated on 35 acres of scenic Jackson Hole terrain. There’s no question that the stunning Teton setting was a source of inspiration for the home’s lowerlevel terrace, where a wood-surround spa is framed by sandstone walls and a border of stones plucked from the mighty Snake River. wrjdesigns.com

INSPIRED BY NATURE, TAKE YOUR PICK OF THE SEASON’S LATEST SURFACES AND APPLICATIONS.

EL DORADO STONE RoughCut in Ranchers Ridge eldoradostone.com TIMBER TECH Harvest+ in Toasted Wheat timbertech.com

NEOLITH Fusion in Artisan neolith.com

Shade Degges

TAKE NOTE

FROM MOMENTS OF RELAXATION TO ENTERTAINING IN STYLE, THE SEASON CALLS FOR ENJOYING YOUR KITCHEN AND BATH TO THE FULLEST.

WRITTEN BY SARAH SHELTON

HOT SEAT

While the practice of sauna bathing in dry heat has been around for thousands of years—with bene ts ranging from stress relief to improved cardiovascular health— Klafs is reimaging wellness spaces for today. The Ariso model, left, is made of solid Scandinavian spruce and is available in four diff erent sizes and two exterior wood options. Klafs, now part of the Kohler family, re ects the brand’s growing commitment to turn-key, spa-like environments designed for the home. klafsusa.com, kohler.com

SINK IN

Cosentino and Urban Bon re have joined forces for the ultimate alfresco kitchen experience. In uenced by nature, this powerhouse partnership combines Urban Bon re’s innovative outdoor kitchen systems with Cosentino’s Dekton cladding. Shown here is Dekton Ukiyo x Claudia Afshar, which has a textured uted nish. (Dekton Slim, a more minimalist iteration with sleek lines, is also available.) Each system can be customized to include sink basins, power burners, grills and refrigeration to meet any cooking or entertaining need. urbanbon re.com, cosentino.com

entertaining need. urbanbon re.com, cosentino.com

COOK’S CORNER

easy to be green with envy over the new collection from Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens. Created in partnernship with Italian design rm Nichetto Studio—marking a rst-time collaboration for the brand—Cube embraces sleek architectural lines and bold powder-coated nishes, like Dark Highland, shown. Crafted from Danver’s signature stainless steel cabinetry, the models are designed to mirror indoor kitchens adapted for outdoor use—from large outdoor living spaces to small rooftop terraces. brownjordanoutdoorkitchens.com

It’s easy to be green with envy over the new collection from Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens. Created in with Italian rm Nichetto a rst-time lines and bold nishes, like Dark shown. Crafted from Danver’s stainless steel the models are to mirror indoor kitchens for outdoor use—from outdoor spaces to small terraces.

creating inspired spaces, inside and out

Photography: Jessica Fix Photography

Interiors: Design by Kris Stensland

Introducing the 2025 LUXE RED Awards, honoring excellence and innovation for the best in residential projects and product introductions.

MEET THE JUDGES

LUXE Interiors + Design invited design professionals from across the country to compete in the 2025 RED Awards. After receiving more than 1,770 entries, a panel of industry experts weighed in to select our project winners, and the public voted for our Readers’ Choice awards. Read on to learn more about our judges.

SUZANNE LOVELL

PRINCIPAL, SUZANNE LOVELL INC.

Suzanne Lovell is widely recognized as a preeminent designer specializing in interior architecture, design and fine art. She started her namesake firm, Suzanne Lovell Inc., in 1985 and has completed projects across the globe. Lovell creates couture residences that reflect a masterful approach to architectural detailing and an imaginative dialogue around her clients’ collections and aesthetic. She has built an experienced team of professionals well-versed in coordinating all aspects of residential projects to create award-winning work. The Chicago-based firm has been featured in numerous publications and was inaugurated into the Chicago Merchandise Mart Hall of Fame.

FERNANDO WONG

CO-FOUNDER, FERNANDO WONG OUTDOOR LIVING DESIGN

Fernando Wong, called “one of the best landscape designers in the world” by the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour in London, started Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Design in Miami Beach in 2005. Since then, the award-winning firm has expanded with offices in both Palm Beach, Florida, and Southampton, New York. His television show with Martha Stewart, Clipped, airs on discovery+ HGTV, and his work has been featured on The Today Show as well as in magazines and newspapers around the world. In 2024, he published his book, The Young Man and the Tree (Vendome).

KENDALL WILKINSON

CEO & FOUNDER,

KENDALL WILKINSON DESIGN

Known for creating interiors centered around connection and experience, Kendall Wilkinson fashions spaces that elicit an emotional response. The California native has been widely celebrated for her artful interpretations of her clients’ discerning visions. It was through the lens of aesthetic individuality that she established her eponymous San Francisco firm in 1992. Now, Kendall Wilkinson Design has a second office in Los Angeles, and the studio continues to render residences that accentuate both beauty and comfort. Wilkinson, who has an array of successful textile collections with Fabricut, has been widely recognized in esteemed publications and national press outlets.

CHAD DORSEY

PRINCIPAL, CHAD DORSEY DESIGN

Chad Dorsey makes spaces where people feel their most comfortable. The Tennessee-born designer has more than two decades of experience creating luxurious yet approachable interiors that reflect his clients’ personalities. Trained as an architect, Dorsey balances scale, proportion and light with honest materiality, enticing color and curated collections of sculptural furnishings and objects in every project. With offices in Dallas and Los Angeles, his studio has gained a loyal following of clients who share his penchant for clean-lined architecture and warm, inviting interiors. In 2025 he released his debut monograph, Relaxed Luxury (Assouline).

JESSE CARRIER

FOUNDING CO-PRINCIPAL, CARRIER AND COMPANY INTERIORS

Jesse Carrier is one of the founding principals of New York-based Carrier and Company Interiors, where, alongside his wife and co-founder, Mara Miller, he creates rooms that offer a confident mix of timeless and contemporary design. The Carriers, who have garnered accolades from the world’s most prestigious publications, have been sought out by leading furnishing manufacturers to bring their unique vision of home to a wider audience. Their latest monograph, Defining Chic: Carrier and Company Interiors (Rizzoli), showcases dwellings that express their clients’ personalities and dreams through the practical filters of lifestyle and location.

JILL COHEN

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 book publishing and direct marketing career. 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 hundreds of best-selling architecture and design books. Today, JCA continues as a Sandow Company.

RESIDENTIAL EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARDS

PROJECT WINNERS

BATHROOM

NATIONAL WINNER

Maros Designs

REGIONAL WINNER

Emmy Couture Designs ARIZONA

Alison Giese Interiors

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

BBA Architects

GREATER CHICAGO

Smith + Drake

COLORADO + THE ROCKIES

Maros Designs

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Krista + Home FLORIDA

Paris Forino

GREATER NEW YORK, THE HAMPTONS + CONNECTICUT

Linda Eyles Design

HOUSTON

Jaqui Seerman Design

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Six Walls Interior Design

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

MJM Interior Design

SAN FRANCISCO + NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

River Brook Design & Construction

SOUTHEAST

EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

NATIONAL WINNER

Bates Masi + Architects

REGIONAL WINNER

Rains Design, Inc. ARIZONA

A Parallel Architecture

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

dSpace Studio

GREATER CHICAGO

Studio B Architecture + Interiors

COLORADO + THE ROCKIES

SHM Architects

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Melhorn Architecture & Construction FLORIDA

Bates Masi + Architects

GREATER NEW YORK, THE HAMPTONS + CONNECTICUT

M Architecture

HOUSTON

Studio William Hefner

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

William / Kaven Architecture

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Walker Warner Architects SAN FRANCISCO + NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Summerour Architects

SOUTHEAST

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

NATIONAL WINNER

The Construction Zone, Ltd.

REGIONAL WINNER

The Construction Zone, Ltd. ARIZONA

Ryan Street Architects

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Kadlec Architecture & Design

GREATER CHICAGO

Centre Sky Architecture

COLORADO + THE ROCKIES

Lark Interiors

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

The Wall Studio

FLORIDA

Merrell Soule Architects

GREATER NEW YORK, THE HAMPTONS + CONNECTICUT

Fifty Seventh & 7th Luxury Homes

HOUSTON

Sophie Goineau Design

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Farmer Payne Architects

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Studio Schicketanz

SAN FRANCISCO + NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

T.S. Adams Studio Architects, LLC

SOUTHEAST

INTERIOR DESIGN

NATIONAL WINNER

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer

REGIONAL WINNER

David Michael Miller Associates ARIZONA

Chupik Design

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Centered by Design

GREATER CHICAGO

WRJ Design

COLORADO + THE ROCKIES

Erin Sander Design

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Collarte Interiors FLORIDA

Alfredo Paredes Studio

GREATER NEW YORK, THE HAMPTONS + CONNECTICUT

Benjamin Johnston Design

HOUSTON

Marmol Radziner

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Lindsay Gerber Interiors

SAN FRANCISCO + NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Suzanne Kasler Interiors SOUTHEAST

JEWEL BOX SPACES KITCHEN

NATIONAL WINNER

Sarah Coe Design

REGIONAL WINNER

Deluxe Designs of Arizona ARIZONA

Greer Interior Design

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Sarah Coe Design

GREATER CHICAGO

Nest Architectural Design

COLORADO + THE ROCKIES

Alexis Pearl Design

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Lisa Erdmann & Associates Interiors FLORIDA

Michelle Gerson Interiors

GREATER NEW YORK, THE HAMPTONS + CONNECTICUT

Ecco Design

HOUSTON

@LuisFern5 Creative Design Agency

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Kat Lawton Interiors

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Tineke Triggs Interiors

SAN FRANCISCO + NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Colordrunk Designs

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

Historical Concepts

REGIONAL WINNER

Iconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe ARIZONA

Annie Downing Interiors

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Anna Knight Interiors

GREATER CHICAGO

Julie Kay Design Studio

COLORADO + THE ROCKIES

SHM Architects

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

KasaMia Interiors

FLORIDA

Enda Donagher Architect PC

GREATER NEW YORK, THE HAMPTONS + CONNECTICUT

Katie Davis Design

HOUSTON

Morrison Interiors

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Heliotrope Architects

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Kristen Peña Interiors SAN FRANCISCO + NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Historical Concepts

SOUTHEAST

PROJECT WINNERS

RESTORATION OR RENOVATION RESIDENTIAL

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

NATIONAL WINNER

Scott Lewis Landscape Architecture

REGIONAL WINNER

Berghoff Design Group

ARIZONA

Mariani Landscape

GREATER CHICAGO

Design Workshop

COLORADO + THE ROCKIES

Osterberger Design Group

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

KWD Landscape Architecture FLORIDA

Hollander Design

Landscape Architects

GREATER NEW YORK, THE HAMPTONS + CONNECTICUT

Christine London Ltd.

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Land Morphology

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Scott Lewis

Landscape Architecture

SAN FRANCISCO + NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

OUTDOOR SPACES

NATIONAL WINNER

Dejager Design Inc.

REGIONAL WINNER

PHX Architecture ARIZONA

McWalters Collaborative Architecture and Design

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Liederbach & Graham Architects

GREATER CHICAGO

Design Workshop

COLORADO + THE ROCKIES

Maestri Studio

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Strang Design FLORIDA

Austin Patterson Disston Architecture & Design

GREATER NEW YORK, THE HAMPTONS + CONNECTICUT

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

HOUSTON

Dejager Design Inc.

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Jackson Design Build

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Regan Baker Design

SAN FRANCISCO + NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Well x Design

SOUTHEAST

NATIONAL WINNER

Rowland+Broughton

REGIONAL WINNER

BedBrock Remodel

ARIZONA

Avery Cox Design

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Refined Renovations

GREATER CHICAGO

Rowland+Broughton

COLORADO + THE ROCKIES

Yates Desygn

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

MHK Architecture

FLORIDA

Mimi & Hill Design Studio

GREATER NEW YORK, THE HAMPTONS + CONNECTICUT

Nadia Palacios Residential Design

HOUSTON

Assembledge+

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Studio TJP

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

William Duff Architects

SAN FRANCISCO + NORTHERN CALIF ORNIA

Ruard Veltman Architecture + Interiors

SOUTHEAST

WOW-FACTOR ROOM

NATIONAL WINNER

Tucker & Marks

REGIONAL WINNER

Candelaria Design Associates

ARIZONA

Bambi A’Lynn Interior Design

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

James Thomas

GREATER CHICAGO

Tumu Studio

COLORADO + THE ROCKIES

Maestri Studio

DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Wecselman Design

FLORIDA

Eric J. Smith Architect

GREATER NEW YORK, THE HAMPTONS + CONNECTICUT

Creative Tonic Design

HOUSTON

Kovac

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Tucker & Marks

SAN FRANCISCO + NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

J.Banks Design Group

SOUTHEAST

READERS’ CHOICE BEST OF THE REST

Nash Design Group

SAN FRANCISCO + NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BATHROOM

Aardvarchitecture

GREATER NEW YORK, THE HAMPTONS + CONNECTICUT EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Collective Design

COLORADO + THE ROCKIES INTERIOR ARCHITEC TURE

Artistic Elements

FLORIDA | INTERIOR DESIGN

NJA Interiors

GREATER NEW YORK, THE HAMPTONS + CONNECTICUT

JEWEL BOX SPACES

Orange Coast Interior Design

LOS ANGELES-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KITCHEN

Strata Landscape Architecture

SAN FRANCISCO + NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (SHOWN ABOVE)

Cheryl Dempsey ARIZONA | OUTDOOR SPACES

McWalters Collaborative

Architecture and Design

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO RESTORATION OR RENOVATION

Haywoodmade Interiors

GREATER CHICAGO | WOW-FACTOR ROOM

Visible Proof

RICHMOND, VA BATHROOM

PKA Architecture

MINNEAPOLIS, MN EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Catalano Architects BOSTON, MA INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Woogmaster Studio LAS VEGAS, NV INTERIOR DESIGN

Woogmaster Studio LAS VEGAS, NV JEWEL BOX SPACES

Fowlkes Studio WASHINGTON, D.C. KITCHEN

Dan Gordon Landscape Architects

WELLESLEY, MA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Philpotts Interiors

HONOLULU, HI OUTDOOR SPACES (SHOWN ABOVE)

Neubauer Ennis Architects FALMOUTH, MA RESTORATION OR RENOVATION

Tartan & Toile

SWARTHMORE, PA WOW-FACTOR ROOM

PRODUCT WINNERS

BATH: ACCESSORY

ROBERN

Sculpt Hanging Mirror in Brass

BATH: FIXTURE

SHERLE WAGNER INTERNATIONAL

Sierra Faucet Set

BATH: BATHTUB

KOHLER CO.

Freestanding Bath from Landshapes™ by Daniel Arsham

BATH: SINK

STONE FOREST

Bronze Edo Vessel Sink by Tod Babick

BATH: COLLECTION

KALLISTA

Guise Collection

BATH: SYSTEM DORNBRACHT

Aquahalo by Michael Neumayr

BATH: VANITY

NATIVE TRAILS

Winemaker Series DOOR

FLOORING: COLLABORATION

TEXTURES WITH JEFFREY DUNGAN

Norfolk No.17

COLLECTION

LACANTINA DOORS

V2 Swing Door

FURNITURE:

ACCENT TABLE

MR. & MRS. HOWARD FOR SHERRILL FURNITURE

Amy Game Table from Nellie Jane Collection

FLOORING: DESIGN

LEGNO BASTONE

Copenhagen from European Elegance Collection in Herringbone

FURNITURE: CASE GOOD

UNA MALAN

Pulse Nightstand

PRODUCT WINNERS

FURNITURE: COLLECTION

FOUR HANDS

Modern Noir

FURNITURE: SEATING

AMERICAN LEATHER

Orion Accent Chair

FURNITURE: DINING TABLE

BERNHARDT FURNITURE

Agnès Dining Table from Bernhardt Interiors

HARDWARE COLLECTION

EMTEK

Select Program

FURNITURE: INNOVATION

ANN SACKS TILE & STONE

Genevieve Collection

KITCHEN: DISHWASHER

DACOR

24-Inch Dishwasher

KITCHEN: FIXTURE COLLECTION

RIOBEL BY HOUSE OF ROHL Authentica™ Kitchen Collection

KITCHEN: RANGE

SUB-ZERO GROUP

Wolf Dual-Fuel Range with Colored Accent Doors

KITCHEN: INNOVATION

BRIZO ® KITCHEN & BATH COMPANY

Pristive™ Tankless Reverse Osmosis System

KITCHEN: REFRIGERATION INNOVATION

GAGGENAU

Vario Cooling Expressive Series

KITCHEN: OVEN

SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE

30-inch Double Wall Oven from Transitional Series

LIGHTING: CHANDELIER ARTERIORS

Melt Chandelier by Workshop/APD

RESIDENTIAL EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARDS

PRODUCT WINNERS

LIGHTING: COLLECTION

WILDWOOD Shiga

OUTDOOR: COLLABORATION

CENTURY FURNITURE WITH CARRIER AND COMPANY

Gio Outdoor Chaise

LIGHTING: INNOVATION

LUTRON

Ketra D2

OUTDOOR: COLLECTION

HARBOUR

Como Collection

LIGHTING: SCONCE

BLUEPRINT LIGHTING

Staten Island Sconce from The Boroughs Collection by Brownstone Boys

OUTDOOR: SEATING

TUUCI

Luma Collection

RUG: COLLECTION

SHIIR RUGS

The Odyssey Collection

SURFACES

COSENTINO

Le Chic Bohème by Silestone XM

RUG: DESIGN

Layers from Missoni Collection RUG: INNOVATION

STARK

TEXTILE:

COLLABORATION

GP & J BAKER WITH KIT KEMP

Robina’s Dinner Party

TAI PING CARPETS

Alizea I from The Biophilic Program

TEXTILE: COLLECTION

RAD GOODS

Inaugural Collection

PRODUCT WINNERS

Accent Bleu RESIDENTIAL EXCELLENCE IN

TEXTILE: DESIGN POLLACK

Weather Report from Happy Hour Collection

WALLCOVERING: COLLABORATION

KRAVET COUTURE WITH JOSEPH ALTUZARRA

Colorscape Panel

TILE: COLLABORATION

ARTISTIC TILE WITH LORI WEITZNER

Lola

WALLCOVERING: COLLECTION

ARTE

Essentials Brushed Suede

TILE: DESIGN

WALKER ZANGER

WALLCOVERING: DESIGN

PERENNIALS

Palmetto Wallcovering

READERS’ CHOICE

Culura Verde

ON LOCATION

WINE COUNTRY LIVING

Synonymous with stunning landscapes, gracious lifestyles and exceptional elegance, Wine Country is a place where design, artistry and craftsmanship flower and grow. In this special section, meet the creative minds whose passions, expertise and vision are at the root of what makes Wine Country such fertile ground for outstanding ideas, ingenuity and design. TURN THE PAGE AND DRINK

Sotheby’s International Realty Bob Pennypacker

Frank + Grossman Landscape Contractors

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In Northern California’s wine country, the scenery itself seems to shape every creative endeavor. With its undulating vineyards, native flora and ever-shifting seasonal palette, the land offers endless inspiration, and it demands thoughtful stewardship in return. For over four decades, Frank + Grossman Landscape Contractors has answered that call, crafting award-winning landscapes that honor both the architecture and environment of each site. “Being based in Sonoma and Napa is a privilege,” says Ashell Cunningham, Business Development Specialist. “The landscape grounds us and reminds us why we do what we do.” The firm’s employee-owned structure reinforces a culture of pride and precision, evident in every detail of their creations. Whether collaborating on a modern hillside retreat or a historic vineyard estate, the team embraces each project as an opportunity to create timeless outdoor spaces that feel as personal as they are enduring.

Design In Sync

From modern wineries to historic farmhouses, Frank + Grossman tailors each project to match the surrounding architecture. “Our goal is always to complement the natural beauty and character of the site,” Cunningham says. With a deep respect for Wine Country’s varied design styles, the firm draws on native materials and site-specific palettes to ensure each project feels both grounded and inspired.

Field Notes

Sonoma and Napa aren’t just scenic— they’re central to the firm’s process. “Even on the busiest days, spotting a hawk in flight or wildflowers along the roadside reminds us why we love this place,” Cunningham enthuses. The team’s connection to the land fuels their creativity and informs every decision, from plant selection to material sourcing, resulting in landscapes that feel organically woven into the region’s rhythm and soul.

Top Progeny Winery offers sweeping views of Napa Valley’s rolling hills and rugged terrain, blending nature with elegance. Right The winery’s architecture gracefully ascends the mountain, harmonizing with the built landscape and oak-studded vistas. Far right Surrounded by native grasses, the landscape design complements the dramatic topography and expansive views of Mount Veeder.

Photography Adam Lambre Photography

WE ARE HONORED TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL SPACES WHERE PEOPLE CAN RELAX, CONNECT AND MAKE MEMORIES WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.”

Landers Curry, Inc.

When undertaking a process as detailed and personal as constructing a custom dream home, working with an expert builder who has a passion for what they do and the communities they serve is key. Enter Jon Landers Curry, an award-winning builder and Northern California native who’s been bringing his clients’ visions to life for 40 years. “After moving my company to Sonoma in 2002, I decided to establish Landers Curry in 2008,” he says. “From the start, we’ve believed that true partnerships with our clients, design teams and subcontractors allow us to create premium-quality homes, collectively.” And how do they do that? “By providing an open, active and transparent experience that guides our clients from concept to completion,” Curry shares. “We are also committed to not overextending ourselves. Taking on fewer projects means we can deliver the highest level of quality, craftsmanship and service.”

Local Luxury

When asked to describe a quintessential luxury home in Wine Country, Curry explains, “It is thoughtfully designed to connect with the natural rhythm of the land. It considers the path of the sun—where it rises in the east for that first quiet cup of coffee to how the western light can be softened in the late afternoon. It’s a home that brings the indoors out and the outdoors in, allowing for a seamless living experience that fully embraces Sonoma’s natural beauty as part of the every day.”

The Must List

Food: “I’ve always been drawn to Wine Country’s amazing food and the locally sourced ingredients you can find throughout the valley. One of my current favorite spots is Enclos in downtown Sonoma— it’s a standout.”

Art: “I’m a big fan of the local art scene. In particular, the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art offers a progressive and inspiring look at Northern California artists that is continually engaging.”

Film: “I have a soft spot for the Sonoma International Film Festival, where I’ve served on their board for over eight years. Each March, I look forward to an inspiring weekend that celebrates community, creativity and film.”

Nature: “Sonoma Valley’s trails are another personal highlight. As a mountain biker, I love riding through places like Jack London and Trione-Annadel State Parks with friends and clients. It’s a great way to experience and share the beauty of the landscape.”

Top The heart of the home, this main living area seamlessly connects to the stunning views and outdoor spaces. Far left Featuring textured walls, an expansive island, a large French casement window and unfussy stone floors, this kitchen is where function meets timeless charm. Left Warm and unpretentious, this living space invites and inspires.

Photography Ken Gutmaker

Robin Heard Design

Designing a home in Wine Country means engaging all the senses, from the rich textures of vineyard soil to the ever-changing colors of the hillsides. Robin Heard, Founder and Principal of Robin Heard Design, draws on these elements to craft spaces that are as soulful and personal as they are luxurious. “True luxury means something different for everyone,” she says. “I get to know my clients deeply so I can uncover what that is for them.” Based in Healdsburg, Heard brings more than 30 years of design expertise to the table, blending her appreciation for the land with a philosophy rooted in individuality. Her approach is never prescriptive; instead, she lets each project unfold organically, shaped by the client’s lifestyle and the home’s natural setting. “There’s no cookie-cutter solution,” she adds. “My goal is to create interiors that truly feel like home for the people who live in them.”

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Photography David Duncan Livingston

With Nature’s Flow

Heard finds endless creative fuel in Wine Country’s seasonal shifts, from mustard blooms in early spring to the deep greens of summer vineyards. “For me, it’s all about how my clients live in these elements,” she says. That sensitivity informs everything from mudroom materials to window placement, with the aim of celebrating the region’s beauty from indoors out.

Unexpected + Connected

Clients turn to Robin Heard Design when they’re ready to break free from trend-based interiors. “They’re craving something that resonates deeply,” she explains. Whether designing primary or secondary residences, Heard focuses on bold, personalized choices that reflect each homeowner’s identity. “Our clients are patient and willing to invest in what really matters to them—and the results are incredibly rewarding.”

Favorite Five

Heard shares five go-to local spots for inspiration and enjoyment.

• The Matheson’s Roof 106: elevated dining with an open, uplifting vibe

• Agave Healdsburg: the best Oaxacan food in Sonoma County

• Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve: a beloved escape for reconnecting with nature

• Maison Smith: curated home decor with timeless appeal

• Anthem Healdsburg: a perfect blend of refined and organic elements

Sarah Allen Design

707.492.7200 | sarahallen.design

With vineyard rows and golden hillsides as its background, Wine Country living unfolds with a rhythm all its own. It is measured, intentional and full of quiet luxuries. It’s this spirit that defines Sarah Allen Design, a Napa Valley-based firm led by Founder and Principal Designer Sarah Allen. After years of designing around the globe, Sarah found her creative home here, where “elegance and ease go hand-in-hand.” Known for her soulfully layered spaces, she sees each project as a chance to create not just a beautiful house, but a meaningful life. “The goal isn’t just to deliver a stunning home,” she shares, “but to delight in the process.” Sarah brings together craftsmanship, local context and her clients’ personal stories to shape homes that are both refined and deeply rooted. “We don’t impose a style,” she says. “Rather, we uncover it. The result is design that feels effortlessly in step with Wine Country living.”

Palette Of The Valley

Napa’s quiet seasonal shifts inspire every design decision Sarah makes. “In summer, it’s all about indoor-outdoor living, which we design for with light plaster walls, natural stone, linen and open flow,” she says. Cooler months call for richer palettes, so the team will add in layered textures and grounding materials that mirror the valley’s amber tones and misty skies. “The landscape here has a way of guiding the palette.”

Soulful Retreats

Many of Sarah’s clients are creating second homes to recharge. “They’re craving ease and experience,” she notes. Think seamless flow, natural materials that patina with time and gathering spaces that feel both sophisticated and intuitive. “Design should support the life you want to live—it should feel personal, relaxed and quietly luxurious.”

GREAT DESIGN IS NEVER ONLY ABOUT THE THINGS. IT’S ABOUT HOW YOU FEEL IN A SPACE.”

Top Harlequin wood flooring, antique brass strapping, colorful cabinetry, a pot rack that doubles as an herb drying station, wildflowers from the meadow out the window what’s not to love? Left A whole-house remodel for a retired couple returning to the Valley, this modern and organic home boasts a kitchen with tons of texture and every functional feature one needs. Right With views of the Mayacamas Mountains from the tub, this breathtaking bathroom features tumbled stone tile and reeded cabinetry.

Photography Diego Barreda

Sonoma Interiors

A sense of rootedness defines the most memorable homes in California’s Wine Country. It’s not just about architecture—it’s about history, community and connection to the land. At Sonoma Interiors, Founder and Principal Andrea Halkovich brings these values to life through design that’s deeply personal and thoughtfully attuned to its environment. “Rather than rely on trends, we listen to our clients to craft spaces that truly reflect how they live,” says Halkovich, who launched the firm in 2019 after years of transforming properties and studying design. A Sonoma native, Sonoma Interiors specializes in elegant, livable homes that prioritize comfort, light and nature. Halkovich adds, “Whether it’s incorporating heirloom pieces, selecting family and pet-friendly materials or framing a view of the mustard fields in bloom, our goal is always to create peaceful, enduring spaces that bring joy.” It’s a philosophy grounded in authenticity and uniquely at home in Wine Country.

Practical Panache

As a mother of three and a frequent host, Halkovich understands the need for beauty that holds up to everyday life. “We give careful consideration when selecting materials that are durable enough to handle pets, kids and, of course, wine,” she notes. Sonoma Interiors delivers casual elegance that works— spaces that support entertaining, family and relaxation without sacrificing style or sophistication.

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Regional Muses

From hiking at Mammoth Rock to antique shopping in Petaluma, Halkovich draws creative energy from Wine Country’s natural beauty and storied past. “I love sprinkling in heirloom pieces to balance contemporary spaces for a unique, lived-in feel,” she says. Her favorite local haunts, from The Barlow in Sebastopol to The Charter Oak in St. Helena, serve as a constant reminder that design, like good food and wine, should be sensory, layered and meaningful.

Top Dramatic stone veining provides a focal point and unexpected burst of energy in an otherwise serene kitchen, harmonizing with the horizontal flow of the gray-to-black-hued wood grain. Far left Motion-activated undercabinet lighting and an illuminated shower niche add drama and comfort. Center In this primary bathroom, backlit mirrors flank a vertical rectangular window, providing natural light. Left The family’s blackand-white Portuguese Water Dog complements the home’s dark and light color palette charmingly.

Photography Luis Costadone

Pennypacker

In Wine Country, the homes aren’t just structures. They are thresholds to a whole new way of being. This region invites transformation, not just in lifestyle but in identity. That’s where Bob Pennypacker comes in. A former architect turned real estate visionary, Pennypacker brings spatial intuition and narrative insight to every listing through his work with Sotheby’s International Realty. “My clients aren’t just buying or selling property,” he says. “They are stepping into a new version of themselves.” Grounded in Healdsburg yet globally connected through agent collective REALM, Pennypacker blends old-world elegance with forward-thinking tools, including a personalized AI avatar that offers guidance across time zones. With deep reverence for the land and an eye toward what’s next, he doesn’t just market homes—he curates transitions. Whether walking a property in the golden light of fall or aligning clients with spaces that echo their future, Pennypacker proves that in Wine Country, stillness has gravity.

Elemental Elegance

“Wine Country architecture doesn’t shout,” Pennypacker says. “It breathes.” With a background in design, he’s drawn to homes that erase boundaries between structure and setting. Reclaimed wood, weathered steel and floor-to-sky glass aren’t just materials—they’re a native language. “It’s the opposite of design for design’s sake. It’s design that lets you feel something.”

Digital Presence

Pennypacker’s AI avatar is a tool for deeper connection. “My avatar meets people where they are, online, late at night and across time zones,” he explains. It’s always tuned to energy, season and need, offering clients a seamless blend of presence and patience. “It speaks in my voice. It listens with intention.”

Local Musts

• Bravas Bar de Tapas serves delicious tapas.

• Healdsburg Museum, where I serve on the board, keeps me grounded in the stories we’re still telling about our home.

• Capo Creek Winery is owned by friends of mine and such a joyful experience.

• Healdsburg HIIT is where Coach Anthony and Coach Maria will reset your fitness clock in 30 minutes.

Top Timeless stonework meets hillside serenity in this facade that feels rooted in the earth yet elevated by proportion, light and landscape. Left A pool that reflects the sky, trees and pace of life is perfect for this home, framed by olive groves and golden light. Right An outdoor loggia anchored in timeless stone and shaded serenity is where meals stretch long into the evening.

Photography Top + Left by Robert Vente; Right by Steven Magner

by Aurea

Architecture: Jared Polsky and Elizabeth Raar, Polsky Perlstein Architects

Interior Design: Brad Krefman, Brad Krefman Interior Design

Home Builder: Norman Charles, Norman Charles Construction Inc.

Landscape Architecture: Katharine Webster, Katharine Webster, Inc.

PHOTO: DAVID DUNCAN LIVINGSTON.

Midcentury Marvelous

RESPECTFUL OF WHAT CAME BEFORE, DESIGNER BRAD KREFMAN TAKES A CAREFUL APPROACH WHEN REFRESHING AN ATOMIC AGE GEM. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN MERKL

Interior designer Brad Krefman is quick to explain that there were two clients on this project: the homeowners and the house itself. Built in Sausalito in 1960 by George T. Rockrise, a distinguished architect known for his interdisciplinary approach to design, the residence is doubly notable because of its gardens, which were conceived by the equally revered landscape architect Lawrence Halprin. The remarkably preserved abode stood as a master class in Bay Area modernism, and the goal was to remodel it with respect. In some time capsule homes, the original layouts have not aged well. That was not the case here. “This house flowed nicely for today,” says residential designer Jared Polsky, who worked with project architect Elizabeth Raar. The front door opens to a central staircase that leads visitors to the main floor, and there the views are revealed: stunning outlooks on the San Francisco Bay, Angel Island and Alcatraz seen through sliding glass doors and glass deck railings. “It’s nothing short of spectacular,” Polsky notes.

The designer was equally enamored with the existing structure. “I was so excited when I entered and found it was largely intact,” says Krefman, who was introduced to the homeowners by his husband, the couple’s real estate agent. “It was all so special; Rockrise brought a Zen factor with his proportions, volumes and wood details, and it made for a comfortable, livable house.” The project became about “embracing the good,” he explains, and honoring the original while updating what needed a refresh. The team approached the task with such reverence, their moves are, at times, imperceptible.

Above: In a corner of the living room is a vintage bar cart from Hedge. The drapery panels are made with Holland & Sherry fabric, and the rugs are by Mark Nelson Designs.

Previous page: Landscape designer Katharine Webster remodeled the grounds with respect to the past. The home’s exterior and trim are painted Benjamin Moore’s Iron Mountain and Black Beauty, respectively.

Opposite: A striped tread carpet by Stark guides visitors up the entry stairs to the main floor. Robert Kingston’s Madrigal from Dolby Chadwick Gallery enlivens the landing.

Beneath a Melissa Chandon painting, a Bright Chair sofa from De Sousa Hughes anchors the living room. Its striped pillow is crafted with George Spencer Designs fabric, and the throw is by Wallace Sewell. The Blackman Cruz coffee table is joined by a side table from Poliform.

“ THIS WHOLE PROJECT WAS LIKE RESTORING A BOAT: YOU DO IT PIECE BY PIECE AND GENTLY.”

—BRAD KREFMAN

Above: In the dining room hang John W. Wood’s Dusk and a mirror by Croft House. Caste chairs from De Sousa Hughes surround a Knoll Saarinen table atop a Mark Nelson Designs rug.

Opposite: Farrow & Ball’s Stone Blue is a welcome splash of color on the Leonardo’s Casework & Design-fabricated kitchen cabinetry. A Fireclay Tile backsplash adds dimension to the Caesarstone countertops. Louis Poulsen pendants illuminate Thomas Hayes Studio stools.

Above: The bathroom vanity, crafted by Leonardo’s Casework & Design, features a Caesarstone counter and Brizo faucets. Underfoot are terrazzo tiles by Concrete Collaborative.

Right: Pollack shams and a Wallace Sewell blanket dress the primary bedroom’s Jason Miller for De La Espada bed from The Future Perfect. Vintage lamps flank the Del Williams wall sculpture from Christopher Anthony Ltd.

Cladding nearly the entirety of the interior are old-growth redwood panels, which were in fair shape, but Krefman reconditioned them to “bring back their luster,” he says. The wood acts as a dark neutral backdrop that amplifies the couple’s art collection, composed largely of California landscapes, and new furnishings selected by the designer. “We chose a bright, rich palette of teal, mustard and Golden Gate red,” he says.

In the living room, which faces the Bay but also opens to the greenery of the backyard, Krefman played up a refined yet casual spirit with an L-shaped sofa and swivel chairs. At night, the original travertine fireplace warms the room, its crackles and pops audible in the adjacent dining room. There, the designer paired a Saarinen table with contemporary chairs, adding a round wall mirror to reflect the San Francisco skyline.

With the help of general contractor Norman Charles, Krefman and Polsky reworked the ground floor guest rooms to give each an en suite, though the most impactful architectural change happened in the kitchen. By incorporating two small adjoining rooms, the once too-tiny space is now airy, complete with a breakfast nook. “The kitchen feels current but also blurs old and new,” Krefman says. Wood paneling references Rockrise’s original design, while blue cabinetry adds a contemporary note. Also on the main floor is the couple’s bedroom, where the team lifted the dropped ceiling for a more modern scale and turned a dresser alcove into a window seat. “The room—this whole project—was like restoring a boat: you do it piece by piece and gently,” Krefman notes. Outside, landscape designer Katharine Webster took a similar honor-but-update approach to Halprin’s design. At the front, she modified a water feature (a later addition) in a more Halprin style, adding a stone bench as well as shrubs and small pines to balance softer and more textural plants. At the back, she rebuilt rock walls that protect the old cork oak and tree ferns that give the garden a “romantic, sequestered effect,” she says. “Nature is fundamental to the design of this house.”

When the owners first spotted the dwelling, they weren’t aware of its pedigree; they simply liked the way it looked. But as they learned more about it, appreciation morphed into stewardship. “Their care for this home’s history allowed us to pay attention to craft,” Krefman says. “Today, there’s a real warmth to the house, and you can feel its handmade quality—I’m confident that’s how it was when it was first built.”

On the deck, a teak Sutherland sectional and mosaic-topped Paola Lenti side tables are arranged to view the stunning landscape. The home’s new windows are from Awake Window & Door Co.

FAIRY-TALE ENDING

INTERIOR DESIGNER NOZ NOZAWA AND THE ARCHITECTS AT ATELIER MA DESIGN REALIZE A FAMILY ABODE FILLED WITH COLOR AND PATTERN.

| PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTANY AMBRIDGE/OTTO | STYLING BY TYSON LEE

BOWLING

WRITTEN BY MARY JO

Architecture: Michael Metiu and Daphnee Metiu, Atelier Ma Design

Interior Design: Noz Nozawa, Noz Design

Home Builder: Gregory Cook, Cook Construction

“Original Rousseaus have a Disneyland charm, and we decided to lean into that concept by taking the Tudor arch and amplifying it.”

—NO Z NOZAWA

Above: The bar cabinetry is topped with Cambria quartz and accented by a backsplash of custom tiles by Linda Fahey. The faucet is by Brizo.

Opposite: Vintage Henning Kjærnulf chairs surround the dining area’s bespoke table by Chop Wood Co. The Chiltern Double light fixture is by The Urban Electric Co.

Previous page: Shades of green enliven the kitchen, from the cabinets to the BlueStar range and refrigerator to the Santa Margherita terrazzo floor tile. The Ann Sacks field tile backsplash is dotted with custom tiles by Linda Fahey.

Designer Noz Nozawa readily admits she’s obsessed with San Francisco’s iconic Rousseau homes. “I’ve loved them for years and even tried to buy one for myself,” she says of the fairy-tale dwellings. “I’ve longed to do the next best thing: reimagine one for someone else.” So, when Nozawa’s long-time clients purchased one such residence in the Lone Mountain neighborhood, her wish came true.

Generations of the Rousseau family built Bay Area homes in the early part of the 20th century. During the Great Depression, they designed rows of the fanciful houses in San Francisco, with styles ranging from Tudor Revival to Spanish Colonial—and sometimes a storybook hybrid of both. Nozawa’s clients selected one that leans more Tudor and sits alongside a park. “We knew it was our spot where we would raise our three children,” the wife says. “Although we wanted to maintain the charm, we also wanted to make it work for us.”

Led by architect Michael Metiu and residential designer Daphnee Metiu, the team, including general contractor Gregory Cook, set the stage by eliminating a small atrium— a hallmark of Rousseau homes designed to allow fresh air and natural light into the core of the structure. “It was a sweet feature, but it was minuscule, and its central location made for a warren-like layout,” Michael says. “We replaced it with a large retractable skylight.”

In turn, that allowed them to open the floor plan. Strategies such as widening the portal between the kitchen and dining room, creating a slatted stair wall providing visibility from the kitchen down to the lower level, and connecting the family room to the backyard via large glass doors not only improve the flow, but they also bring people together. “Now, when you enter this home, you can see from one end to the other, and a beautiful soft light filters throughout. There’s a new balance and symmetry,” Michael says. “This lets the family move through the rooms easily, and the parents can also keep an eye on the kids. No one is ever isolated in the public spaces.”

Next to the large front window (another Rousseau trait) is an alcove with a distinctive Tudor arch, a shape the design team mimicked on the main floor in the passages between rooms, the bar alcove and the distinctive cabinet over the refrigerator. “Before the remodel, a lot of the character had been erased in these spaces,” Nozawa says. “Original Rousseaus have a Disneyland charm, and we decided to lean into that concept by taking the Tudor arch and amplifying it.” Cook adds: “The archways create flow and continuity through the living areas. They are the thread tying the old and new together.”

Designer Noz Nozawa tailor made the living room’s Marcali-fabricated sofa through Hewn, then paired it with vintage Italian chairs and a Moroccan rug. The coffee table is from Sunday Shop, and the chandelier is by Ravenhill Studio Behind is a Whitney Schlander painting.

Opposite: A Lulu and Georgia stool pulls up to the primary bathroom’s makeup vanity, complete with a Cambria quartz countertop and brass hardware sourced on Etsy. The

Other elements put a modern twist on storybook style, including a kitchen with vivid green cabinets and a range to match, a floor composed of what the designer calls “retro nouveau” checkerboard terrazzo tiles, and a custom backsplash by local artist Linda Fahey with three-dimensional shapes Nozawa likens to doughnuts. The distinctive tile runs from the kitchen to the bar the team created along one side of the dining room, where cocktails can be enjoyed at the table surrounded by oak chairs whose curving rails give them a folktale aesthetic. In the living room, views of large evergreen trees in the park across the way were the spark for Nozawa’s nature-

based palette. Accordingly, the centerpiece sofa she created wears a mossy-hued upholstery. “Here, and throughout the house, the furniture is almost chunky,” the designer says. “These are solid pieces that are inviting, and they are made for sinking in.”

The family now comfortably inhabits the home, filled with details both vibrant and sweet made possible by a growth mindset. “These clients and I are willing to shake things up and be freer,” Nozawa says. “Now we’ve created something bespoke to them, and it’s brought real joy to the family.” It’s a classic happy ending for this fairy-tale dwelling.

Walls painted Benjamin Moore’s Alphano Beige and artwork by Whitney Schlander keep the color palette quiet in the primary bedroom. The Crump & Kwash nightstand is topped with a Visual Comfort & Co. lamp.

mirror is by Robern, and the wall tile is by Ann Sacks.

Nozawa coated the nursery’s upper walls with Benjamin Moore’s Classic Gray and the lower walls with the brand’s Aganthus Green. She added a rug from Anthropologie Home and an antler stool from Odin Parker to her clients’ furniture. Above is a Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier.

Opposite: A sectional from Design Within Reach is the centerpiece of the family room. Illuminating the ottomans from Room & Board and the Whitney Schlander artwork is a Visual Comfort & Co. fixture.

“These clients and I are willing to shake things up and be freer. Now we’ve created something bespoke to them, and it’s brought real joy to the family.”

—NO Z NOZAWA

Bright Moves

WRITTEN BY LISA BINGHAM DEWART | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIO SERAFIN

EUGENIA AND EMMA JESBERG USE CITRUS HUES AND PLAYFUL PATTERNS TO BRING JOY TO A HOME.

Interior Design: Eugenia Jesberg and Emma Jesberg, EJ Interior Design

For all its many charms, Carmel-by-the-Sea isn’t known for endless sunny days. Picking up that cool atmosphere of a foggy beach so common in the area, this recently remodeled residence felt moody. So, when their long-time clients purchased the property, designers Eugenia and Emma Jesberg were excited about the challenge of tailoring it to them. “It was missing warmth,” the wife describes. “Our lives are full with jobs and travel, and we wanted a place where we could retreat with our family and guests that would be happy and welcoming.” During the designers’ first visit on a gloomy day, they asked themselves, “How do we make this come alive? How do we un-gray it?”

The answer, the mother-daughter design duo discovered, leaned heavily on color and pattern. “Our clients had embraced the mindset to some extent in their Bay Area house, but this dwelling is smaller, so the color hits more because of the size,” Eugenia notes. One of the design team’s first suggestions was using yellow, and they directed that the island be painted a sunny shade. The owners loved it so much, the color became a through line in many of the public spaces. Now, a bright

Previous page, left: Benjamin Moore’s Sun Valley on the front door and a Tracy Glover Studio light fixture hint at the vivid hues inside this Carmel-by-the-Sea home.

Previous page, right: In the living room, a Palecek light fixture hangs over an Arteriors coffee table and Christopher Farr Cloth-upholstered sofa. The draperies are crafted with Casamance fabric, and a Woody de Othello print hangs in the background.

Yellow threads through the dining room’s Omexco wallcovering and Pierre Frey chair fabric. The CB2 table is lit by a Hammerton chandelier.

Opposite: Walls in a Svenskt Tenn paper and Benjamin Moore’s Graytint backdrop the family room’s Dellarobbia swivel chairs. The ceiling fixture is by Visual Comfort & Co.

“ There ’ s a lot there , but it ’ s not filled to the brim or overly fussy. ”

—EUGENIA JESBERG

saffron on the front door greets visitors. The tweed-like fabric they chose for the dining room chairs “feels like a yellow Chanel suit,” Eugenia describes. It’s accented with a woven wallcovering in similar hues and a rug with cream and gold tones.

In the kitchen, the team inherited a gray-toned backsplash from the prior remodel but employed strategic moves to imbue it with more spirit. On top of painting the island yellow, they replaced the cabinet hardware with ochre-colored pulls and covered the walls with a bold floral paper that includes subtle hints of metallic. The print continues into the adjacent family room, where some walls are simply painted a pale neutral shade to keep the pattern from feeling overpowering. “It makes for a gentler transition,” Eugenia notes.

“Almost every room has a different vibe,” the husband says, noting his appreciation for the variation between spaces. The living room, for instance, departs from bright colors and instead relies more on texture and pattern to give it character. “There are big oaks outside, and it feels like you’re in a tree house, so we brought in more greens and botanical motifs,” Eugenia describes, pointing to the curtains’ large-scale leaf print and the upholstery on the custom sofa, whose pattern resembles twining vines. The space also features an understated reference to the home’s beach location: the chandelier is composed of hundreds of small, layered shells.

The designers continued to bring color forward in the private rooms. Pink reigns in the primary bedroom and bath, from the pale rosy hues of the grass-cloth wallcovering to the bolder raspberry pops on the graphic curtains and headboard. A formerly undistinguished guest room now comes alive with a vibrant wallcovering that also papers the closet panel insets.

For all the home’s exuberant color, it doesn’t read as maximalist. “That’s not our thing,” Eugenia says. “There’s a lot there, but it’s not filled to the brim or overly fussy.” It’s an approach that’s both sophisticated and fun. As Emma observes, “You can’t look at this house and resist smiling.”

Benjamin Moore’s Winter Solstice and Sun Valley enliven the kitchen’s perimeter cabinetry and island, respectively. Dutton Brown hardware and a Zephyr hood pick up on the metallic accents in the Svenskt Tenn wallcovering. The counter stools are by Palecek.

Left: Dutton Brown sconces and a Made Goods mirror hang against the primary bathroom’s Phillip Jeffries vinyl wallcovering.

Below: The guest room’s Christopher Farr Cloth wallpaper adds a punch of pattern. Above the Made Goods nightstands are Palecek sconces.

Opposite: Serena Dugan Studio fabric on the Made Goods bed and drapery continues the pink palette set by the Phillip Jeffries grass-cloth wallcovering in the primary bedroom.

WIDE OPEN SPACES

DESIGNER EMILY KATES AND ARCHITECT STEVE SIMPSON CREATE A RESIDENCE THAT EMBRACES INDOOR-OUTDOOR FAMILY LIVING.

WRITTEN BY LAUREN GALLOW | PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL DYER

Architecture: Steve Simpson, SDG Architecture

Interior Design: Emily Kates, Emily Kates Design

Home Builder: Gary Ernst, Ernst Development Inc.

Landscape Architecture: Michael Callan, Michael Callan Landscape Architect

As designer Emily Kates began working with a Peninsula family to craft their forever home, she thought she was diving into a renovation project. “It started becoming really extensive,” says Kates of the remodel, which sought to update a Tudor-style dwelling into something more open and light-filled. “We realized that even with the renovation, the family still wasn’t getting everything they wanted. So, we did a full stop and decided to start from scratch.”

Thus began chapter two of the project, where Kates and architect Steve Simpson helped the family envision what they could create from the ground up. “The owners wanted something really light, with bright open spaces but also a traditional feel,” Simpson says. “They were looking for something casual.” Kates also recalls early design conversations revolving around the couple’s growing, active family. “Anything too rarefied was out of the question,” she says. “At the same time, we wanted it to be beautiful, sophisticated and inviting.”

Together, Kates and Simpson worked with general contractor Gary Ernst to execute a design that feels cozy and welcoming. The home embraces the best of California living with numerous connections to breezy exterior spaces, including an outdoor kitchen, pool and cabana. “Building from the ground up gave us ample opportunities to make a dramatic link between the indoors and outdoors,” Kates says. Take for instance the open living area and kitchen, which adjoin the alfresco spaces at multiple points. “The idea is that during the warmer months, everything is opened up, and the kids can be running in and out while someone is cooking inside and passing dishes through the window to the barbecue area,” Kates notes. “The outside becomes just as much a part of the experience as the inside.”

Right: Ralph King Furniture & Cabinetry fabricated the kitchen cabinets, accented by Vagli Oro Supreme Marble sourced through Pietra Fina. Visual Comfort & Co. pendants hang above the island and Crate & Barrel counter stools.

Previous page: The living room’s Marvin sliding doors welcome the outside in. Kravet performance fabric and a Peter Dunham Textiles linen cover the custom sofa and armchairs, respectively. The coffee table is by Amber Lewis for Four Hands, and the ottomans are by McGee & Co.

In the main living area, durable textiles and surfaces help the space stand up to the wear and tear of a young family. High-performance linen covering the sofas and washable bouclé on the seats of the counter stools are both highly stain resistant. Marble counters in the kitchen are treated to protect against scratches and stains. “All of the carpeting is natural wool because it is easy to clean due to the natural lanolin content,” Kates explains. “It’s all very livable.”

Nearby, the semi-enclosed dining room’s patterned wallcovering and periwinkle blue accents lend a moody, sophisticated ambience balanced by more grounded pieces like the woven cane chairs and a floral-inspired light fixture. “The grass-cloth wallpaper is a modern homage to the classic stripe, so it doesn’t feel too stuffy or reserved,” Kates says. “The room has a formal feel, but, due to the textures, it also has a softness to it.”

Upstairs is home to the primary suite and three children’s rooms. In both the owners’ bedroom and the daughters’ room, curved upholstered headboards create a restful atmosphere, while colors in a muted palette bring energy without feeling overwhelming. “I try not to overdesign,” says Kates of her approach to individual rooms, where every element works together toward a cohesive whole. “I like to design so that everything is accounted for but in a way that still feels open and breathable.”

Outside, the pool house offers the quintessential California experience with bifold doors that link the space to the pool beyond. An awning window in the kitchenette opens to a walk-up bar, and plantings throughout by landscape architect Michael Callan help soften the edges of hardscape elements. “We opted for a dark charcoal color for the pool house,” Kates notes. “It matches the windows on the main residence, so there is a nice continuity there.”

Ultimately, a blend of sophistication and softness and a careful consideration of the details yielded a dwelling that exudes welcome and comfort. “I wanted to create the feeling of being home. Every space is designed for practical use but is also visually elevated,” Kates says. “Polished but approachable: That’s always my design philosophy.”

A Serena Dugan Studio wallcovering lends a moody atmosphere to the dining room, while caned Four Hands chairs and a Made Goods ceiling fixture bring a handmade feel. The dining table is by RH, and the brass sconces are by Visual Comfort & Co.

Above: At the foot of the primary suite’s Community Manufacturing bed are Thibaut armchairs. Visual Comfort & Co. sconces illuminate nightstands from Kathy Kuo Home.

Right: Light filters into the primary bath through Roman shades by The Shade Store. Set atop limestone tile from Artistic Tile, the MTI Baths tub features a Waterworks filler.

Opposite: In the daughters’ room, Serena & Lily beds are backed by a Rylee + Cru for Lulu and Georgia wallcovering. The nightstand is by Made Goods, and the sconces are by Regina Andrew.

“ The owners wanted something really light , with bright open spaces but also a traditional feel. They were looking for something casual ”

—S TEVE SIMPSON

Above: The pool cabana doubles as a guesthouse and is painted Benjamin Moore’s Gray. Bifold doors by Marvin open to a lounge area with an RH sleeper sofa and coffee table by Williams-Sonoma Home.

Opposite: A window by OpenUp Windows over a marble countertop sourced from Pietra Fina allows for meals to easily go from inside to out. The RH counter stools are lit by Visual Comfort & Co. sconces.

“I wanted to create the feeling of being home. Every space is designed for practical use but is also visually elevated.”

—EMIL Y KATES

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