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MARCH | APRIL 2025

Celebrating Creativity

IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO ESCAPE CREATIVE EXPRESSION.

Here at LUXE, nearly everything we see and touch has been thoughtfully conceived and skillfully crafted. As I travel across the country—visiting art fairs that showcase renowned artists and touring workrooms and studios where home goods are meticulously made by craftspeople whose names you may never learn—I marvel at the beauty produced by the creative community. Their talents are displayed on the most personal of canvases: our homes. At LUXE, we consider ourselves curators of these individualized, residential artworks. We are always searching for engaging projects and memorable homes that will captivate our audience. Being immersed in this creative world makes me feel deeply grateful and reminds me why home is so very special. Our homes, and every item within, have a proud story to tell. They are our own creative incubators.

In our March/April issue, you’ll nd a wellspring of inspiration with boundary-pushing design, rooms where color and pattern live together fearlessly and homes with dramatic natural surroundings—just to name a few. You can enjoy these beauties, and more, in your regional issues, or as they roll out on our freshly redesigned website luxesource.com.

As these descriptions suggest, you are about to see a refreshed explosion of color (both indoors and out) across our pages. Spring has arrived, and we are celebrating the imagination, inventiveness and talents of designers, makers and builders. While you’re at it, look around your own home with a renewed respect for the labor of love that goes into every detail. Then, open the windows wide, lighten up the linens and head outdoors.

Enjoy the season,

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MAR APR

Scene

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

Radar

Along with architect Tim Adams, designer Amanda Wyatt and landscape designer Alex Smith shape a serene North Carolina escape.

Showstopping rooms from our issues across the country suggest a shift toward fearless color.

Brittany Bromley, Sasha Bikoff and Chauncey Boothby school us on sophisticated kids’ rooms.

Benner Landscape Design and Green 17 Design share their ethos for emotive California landscapes.

Read about the inspiring work of Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and a forthcoming book celebrating 50 years of the Decorator Show House.

Market

Discover spring’s new fabrics and wallpapers showcased within three distinct color combinations.

Shop the look of these eye-catching interiors pulled from our regional features.

Outdoor furniture company Harbour chats with LUXE about its evolution and what’s on the horizon.

The latest furniture, lighting and textile debuts for alfresco living that have caught our editors’ eyes.

A lush Palm Beach retreat by Marshall Watson is the perfect backdrop for entertaining in style.

Jeffrey Alan Marks takes us behind the design of his charming Connecticut kitchen and dining spaces.

Nickolas Sargent of DBA Sargent Photography

FEATURES

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True Colors

Designers Michael Cox and Zunilda Madera transform a 1990s residence into an eclectic home with mixed furnishings and a collection of primary tones.

Written by Lisa Bingham Dewart

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Palm Chic

Reflecting the owners’ sunny lifestyle, a villa updated by designer Cece Bowman infuses character, functionality and bright hues in every inch.

Written by Alice Welsh Doyle

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Interior Dialogue

Innovative millwork and a neutral palette introduce cohesion throughout a light-filled apartment by designers Jorge Fuentes and Adriana Lacruz.

Smith

Written by Jennifer Pfaff

Photography by Emilio Collavino

ON THE COVER: The backyard of a Boca Raton property became a lush oasis following a renovation by designers Michael Cox and Zunilda Madera. Across from Ramón Esteve’s Ulm Moon daybed, Mysterious Vortex by Formed For oversees the pool—the bottom of which features a Fornasetti tile mosaic by Aquaventure Pools. Page 162

Photography by Carmel Brantley

Photography by Carmel Brantley

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WRITTEN BY JENNIFER PFAFF SMITH | PRODUCED BY KRYSTAL RACANIELLO

SHOP TALK

CHIRAGAN

After living in cities such as London, Singapore and Shanghai, Ekrem and Anna Ozer have cultivated a deep appreciation for the artistry and design of diverse cultures. This inspiration serves as the foundation for their newly opened Coral Gables boutique, which specializes in luxury home decor, refined tableware and more. Named after the palace in Istanbul where they married, “Chiragan is our way of bringing all these influences together—a space that embodies the sophistication and elegance of our travels,” Ekrem says. The global assortment of exquisite home goods includes Riedel wine glasses, Bernardaud porcelain, Sferra linens and Devialet speakers, representing Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland, respectively. chiraganhome.com

IN THE STUDIO

MANUELA GONZALEZ

An everyday art supply becomes a new medium in the creative hands of Manuela Gonzalez. Before painting, the Lake Worth artist stretches and deconstructs a canvas—crocheting, knitting, even integrating found objects into it—to create a frayed and fringed surface that merges textiles with acrylics. “It’s a pairing of two different experiences I’m exploring through my work,” she says.

Raised in Colombia, Gonzalez began her artistic journey with fabrics thanks to her mother’s ardent sewing. Her interests eventually expanded into paint, contemporary abstraction and modern textiles, especially those made by women, people of color and immigrants. After relocating to America as a teenager, the artist later earned a master’s degree at Yale University.

Gonzalez’s textural pieces, deeply personal, often replicate images from family albums. “It’s a memory lapse,” she says of her inspiration from 1980s and ’90s photos. Recently, the artist has been exploring a smocking technique from her grandmother’s dressmaking while shifting from pastels to solid colors. “I love saturated patterns, but lately I’ve been working with found fabrics and tones,” she says. “It’s encouraging to expand my palette.” @manuelagonzalezstudio

NEW & NOTEWORTHY

EXPLORE FRESH SHOWROOMS AND A BOUTIQUE HOTEL SHAKING UP THE MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT.

COSENTINO

A leader in eco-conscious materials, Spanish brand Cosentino has unveiled the renovation of its seven-year-old Miami Design District location. “We have created a truly immersive experience to highlight the versatility of Cosentino surfaces in diverse applications— kitchens, bathrooms, façades and furniture— while emphasizing our commitment to sustainability,” says general manager Victor Manuel Garcia. The reimagined showroom, spanning 3,000 square feet, includes a functional kitchen crafted with Silestone products, three bathroom spaces by Los Angeles designer Claudia Afshar and digital displays portraying realistic views of slabs from brands such as Dekton and Sensa. That’s not all: “We’re planning exclusive events to celebrate innovation and design, including workshops and product showcases that feature sustainable practices and new applications,” Garcia adds. cosentino.com

THE HOTEL AT THE MOORE

The Hotel at The Moore offers a memorable sojourn as the first hotel in the Miami Design District, providing chic accommodations in the center of the action. It’s part of the next chapter of the 100-year-old Art Deco building. A four-story gathering space, The Moore has devoted its top floor to 13 suites designed by Los Angeles’ Studio Collective. Spanning 700-1,000 square feet, each features white oak flooring, South American-inspired furnishings, rugs with oceanic motifs, walnut beds against upholstered headboard walls, and soaking tubs in bathrooms enveloped by porcelain. An overnight stay also grants access to The Moore’s members-only social club, which houses a restaurant, hidden cocktail lounges, a library, game rooms and a communal workspace. mooremiami.com/hotel

ARMINA LUXE

Following a debut in Hialeah, hard surfaces supplier Armina Stone has partnered with Miami interiors firm Errez Design to launch Armina Luxe, a showroom that conveys their shared vision of crafting one-of-a-kind residences. Patrons in the Miami Design District shop can meander through areas such as kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms and closets that boast a collection of natural stones sourced from all over the world. “Each space draws inspiration from our region’s iconic architectural styles, blending bold color choices with thoughtful, unique details,” says Ruben Gutierrez, who founded Errez Design with his wife, Katie Gutierrez. armina.com

Design with IMPACT

THIS SPRING, GIVE BACK IN STYLE AT THESE CHARITABLE DESIGN EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

WRITTEN BY COLLEEN MCTIERNAN, KRYSTAL RACANIELLO AND CLÉMENCE SFADJ

ROUND TOP DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE

Nestled on 2 acres and located just one mile from town square, the inaugural Round Top Designer Showhouse reimagines farmhouse living with a modern edge. Open March 20-April 5, during the famed Round Top Antiques Fair, this 3,500-square-foot custom dwelling celebrates sleek lines and elevated finishes for a timeless look. Ten acclaimed Texan designers—Marcus Mohon, Julie Dodson, Kara Childress and more—are bringing the interior and exterior spaces to life, showcasing their distinct styles.

SAN FRANCISCO DECORATOR SHOWCASE

On April 26, the San Francisco Decorator Showcase returns for its 46th iteration. This year, a century-old Pacific Heights home will be transformed by the region’s top designers, including Kelly Hohla and Geoffrey De Sousa. “The large roof deck will provide incredible opportunities for community engagement,” says Decorator Showcase Executive Director Stephanie Yee. Once again, the event will benefit the San Francisco University High School Financial Aid Program, having raised over $19 million for the cause since its inception. decoratorshowcase.org

“For the great room, I explored the relationship between antiques and contemporary living,” Mohon describes. “People come to Round Top first and foremost to shop for antiques. So, the show house needed a good dose of them.” The Austin designer further put his stamp on the space by incorporating pieces from his personal Round Top collection. “I’m pulling from my favorite finds that I’ve gathered from the fair over the years. This room is my own Round Top ‘best of’ album,” he muses.

The show house offers more than visual inspiration—proceeds support Camp For All, a nonprofit providing transformative camp experiences for both children and adults with illnesses, disabilities and special needs. roundtopdesignershowhouse.com

DESIGN ON A DIME

Starting April 23, New York’s Metropolitan Pavilion will host the 20th edition of Design on a Dime. The four-day event supports local nonprofit Housing Works, which helps provide communities with housing and healthcare. Helmed by co-chairs that include Alessandra Branca, Charlotte Moss, Miles Redd and Young Huh, to name a few, Design on a Dime’s model rooms will double as shoppable galleries at 50 to 80 percent off retail prices. “What began as a handful of designers at a Housing Works thrift store has evolved into an extensive fleet,” reflects founder and designer James “Ford” Huniford. housingworks.org

Designer Marcus Mohon’s sketch of his Round Top Designer Showhouse great room.

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Step inside LUXE’s spring issue where we’re celebrating inspiring landscapes, creatives having fun with color, design doing good and so much more.

Appalachian IDYLL

There is one project recently completed by architect Tim Adams in Cashiers, North Carolina, that reads as something plucked from a dream. “The property sits in a beautiful valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, bordered by national forest on one side, with a pretty meadow that runs down the middle of it,” says Adams, whose clients asked him to craft an idyllic vacation retreat capitalizing on those comprehensive views.

ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ENHANCE A BUCOLIC WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA COMPOUND, TIED TOGETHER BY MATERIALS AND DISTINGUISHED BY MOOD.

WRITTEN BY KATE ABNEY

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA ROMEREIN

STYLING BY ELEANOR ROPER

From the beginning, Adams’ winecollecting clients requested a creative method to store treasured vintages. An ingenious solution emerged as landscape designer Alex Smith was softening the incline of the lot’s topography into a gentle slope, integrating a stone retaining wall to hold back plant material and soil. Everyone agreed on a wonderful opportunity: tucking the cellar directly into this new hillside, complete with an antiqued oval door.

The same indigenous Doggett Mountain eldstone Adams chose for the main home reappears here on the façade, while native plantings spill over the structure, blending seamlessly with the landscape. “It becomes a found experience, something very personal,” Adams says. The result is a golden-hour retreat where savoring a rare bottle feels even more special, where teak seating can easily whisk onto the pea gravel courtyard for impromptu picnics.

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“ Between the main house and the two guest cabins , we wanted to create three different experiences, three different languages.”

–TIM ADAMS

proportions complemented by hand-hewn ceiling beams and soft white plaster. Creating points of connection throughout the property was also a priority, so a guest bedroom in the main house (below) reflects a similar femininity.

Continuing threads of connection throughout the compound, Adams again used the same endemic stone on woodburning fireplaces in two guest cabins guarding the forest and meadow’s edges. “We wanted to create three different experiences, three different languages,” Adams says of this enchanting estate, which is set to be showcased in his upcoming monograph, Tradition Made New: Houses With a Sense of Soul and History (Rizzoli, September 2025). “One cabin feels more of the woods; the other, more of the meadow.” Meanwhile, interior designer Amanda Wyatt further differentiated the dwellings

through thematic touches. The woods cabin is darker and more grounded, while the meadow cabin (above) is brighter and airier, conjuring the European countryside through pale plaster, ivory textiles and botanical motifs. This lighter approach harks back to feminine spaces in the main house, including a guest bedroom dressed in cheery pinks (left). “It’s nice to have a space to get away that’s a little bit different,” Wyatt notes. “Much of this project was about moments of contrast, but everything works together.” tsadamsstudio.com, design-insider.com, alexsmithgardendesign.com

This Cashiers, North Carolina, estate by architect Tim Adams and designer Amanda Wyatt includes an outdoor wine cellar (previous page) and pair of cabins, each with a different material palette to reflect the destination. The meadow cabin (right) shines thanks to lofty

Designers

GONE WILD

LUXE spies fearlessly colorful interiors from coast to coast.

PRODUCED BY

GRACE BEULEY HUNT

“The rug was inspired by suiting fabric with superimposed flowers that pop off the surface. Conceptually, this den (right) was meant to feel ‘mod’ but in a modern sense, with very controlled color.” –Erick Espinoza, anthonybaratta.com

“We deliberately chose a neutral backdrop so that the serpentine sofa’s curves and pink color would burst onto the scene and draw you into the living room (below left).” –Julie Massucco Kleiner, massuccowarner.com

“The white linen-wrapped millwork featured in this home office (below middle) forms a soft canvas for a modern twist on the classic coastal blue and yellow color palette.” –Michael Cox, foleyandcox.com

“This sky-blue office (below right) doubles as a bedroom for the clients’ nieces and nephews. The emerald-green-striped circus ceiling isn’t visible on Zoom calls, but it’s a fun addition for young visitors sleeping over!” –Isy Runsewe, isysinteriors.com

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FOREVER YOUNG

TODAY’S TOP TALENTS ARE CRAFTING KIDS’ SPACES BRIMMING WITH DESIGN IDEAS FOR ALL AGES.

WRITTEN BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT

Christopher Farr Cloth’s La Jungle swathes the walls and ceiling of this Bedford, New York, bunk room designed by Brittany Bromley, continuing onto the lower bunk bed curtains. Taconic Builders crafted the custom millwork, which is painted Benjamin Moore’s New Born’s Eyes.

“Our brief was to create something fun and whimsical that didn’t take itself too seriously and managed to be durable and re ective of the home’s overall aesthetic,” shares designer Brittany Bromley of the multipurpose bunk room she designed in Bedford, New York. Bromley’s vision for the space (which would cater to games and crafts, homework sessions, movie nights and sleepover parties), was to offset a generous deployment of energetic colors and patterns with sophisticated furniture silhouettes and elevated lighting.

In turn, an envelope of hand-printed wallpaper bedecked with leopards and elephants sets the stage for a navy, green and sky palette popped with clean white and warm rattan accents that blend masculine with feminine, and youthful with elegant. The wallpaper also brings balance to the unusual dimensions of the space, which is tucked under a pitched roof. “Had we chosen to stop the paper before the eaves, the ceiling would have stood out and been plain by comparison. By having the pattern climb, we took advantage of the architectural detailing.” The nished mix, Bromley declares, makes for “everyone’s favorite room in the house!” bbromleyinteriors.com

Peter Dunham Textiles’ prints cover the sofa and chairs in the bunk room. A Currey & Company pendant hangs above, tying to the rattan Serena & Lily bistro chair at the Rove Concepts homework table (right). The rug is Fibreworks.

“I’m a Virgo, so I take my organization very seriously,” shares designer Sasha Bikoff. Naturally, she tapped her longtime collaborator, California Closets, to outfit her son Dino’s playroom in East Hampton, New York, with workhorse built-ins.

“It’s always great to work with California Closets; they tackle the technicals so that I can focus on the design, and together we fine-tune,” Bikoff says. The resulting program—a clever combination of open and closed storage concealing all manner of kiddie clutter—is as hardworking as it is fun to look at.

One side of the room features twin closets with a pulldown bed tucked between, while the other side holds ample drawers and cubbies—as well as a workspace for mom. “I incorporated a desk because I imagine designing while Dino plays,” she muses. “The success to being both kid-friendly and sophisticated is to create an environment that you and your child can equally enjoy.” The fact that the room’s inspiration is the family’s beloved vacation destination (the multitone blues were plucked from the nearby bay, the oranges and yellows evoke East End sunsets and the ceramic veggie knobs nod to the Hamptons’ iconic farm stands) further cements the space as one for all ages to enjoy. sashabikoff.com

Benjamin Moore’s Mystical Blue, Tidal Wave and Clearest Ocean Blue create a color-block effect on designer Sasha Bikoff’s custom California Closets storage system. The shelf and play table are both Nestig and the rug is Sasha Bikoff for Flor.

For this playroom and little girl’s bedroom in Larchmont, New York, designer Chauncey Boothby employed a “playful yet subtly sophisticated palette” to craft a fairy-tale ambiance with timeless appeal. Hushed pink paint wraps the ocularly-shaped bedroom (which is located, fittingly, in a turret of the home), while creams, gray-greens and more soft pinks envelope the third-floor playroom. There, Boothby went all-in on storybook fantasy, crafting a scalloped tent valance to hide a projector and movie screen, and stashing an adorable built-in dollhouse behind a petite doorway.

“As the girls outgrow their kid furniture, those pieces can be moved out and the rooms will become chic sleeping and sitting areas in their tweens and teens. It’s a perfect haven for them to socialize,” Boothby continues. “When designing children’s rooms, I always look to accessories and other ‘smalls’ to create a youthful vibe, but pair them against beautiful wallpapers, fabrics, and in this case, lighting fixtures, that they can grow into and are not stereotypically childish.” chaunceyboothby.com

Aleta’s Bouquet Jal wallpaper was the jumping-off point for the playroom (above), which designer Chauncey Boothby paired with a Couristan rug, Poppie chairs and a Milton & Goose tables. Farrow & Ball’s Pink Ground decorates the bedroom walls alongside a pendant by The Urban Electric Co. and an RH Baby & Child crib.

GARDEN DELIGHTS

A PAIR OF GOLDEN STATE LANDSCAPES START WITH THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.

WRITTEN BY KELLY PHILLIPS BADAL AND MARY JO BOWLING

California is known for seamless indooroutdoor living, so it’s fitting that when looking to create a harmonious, integrated experience between house and garden, a landscape designer would consider a dwelling’s architecture. Such was the case for these two projects, and although one was sparked by a midcentury gem and the other by classic Mediterranean style, both are studies in serenity.

SoCal Sanctuary

Los Angeles is a hothouse of midcentury abodes, often with striking landscaping to match. So, after Patricia Benner’s client purchased a 1963 Buff, Straub and Hensman dwelling, the landscape architect immediately envisioned aligning the garden spaces with its modernist roots. The owner, committed to preserving the

home’s architectural integrity, “was all about cozy, beautiful and restful gardens, and had a definite idea about the mood she wanted,” notes Benner. A meditative interior courtyard—shaded by a partial roof—became the serene centerpiece of the project. Linear wood slats play off the home’s interior details and warm up the space; Boston ivy traces the walls, and a boulder was fashioned into a water element. Fluffy tufts of Irish moss billow around pavers and bonsai-like juniper trees nod to a Japanese garden design aesthetic. “We focused on layering different textures of plant material to create a sense of perspective within each space,” she muses, pointing out the kinetic nature of her choices. “This is a richly textured but also very simple sanctuary—a word we used again and again while creating it.” benner-design.com

In a midcentury modern L.A. home’s inner courtyard, a Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan rocking chair is situated beside a firepit and boulder-turned-water element, both the work of Roger Hopkins Stone Sculptors. Views of an enclosed side garden (left) are visible from the client’s bedroom and bath.

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Refuge in Napa

When landscape designer Tim O’Shea began crafting this St. Helena garden, he looked to his clients’ love of travel and their classic Mediterranean-style home for inspiration. “The residence is like an Italian villa in wine country,” he notes. O’Shea gave the project formal structure and symmetry—hallmark characteristics of Mediterranean gardens—using the column-like forms of sycamore trees to create allées and rows of boxwood to define spaces—important concepts for the couple who enjoy entertaining and dining outside. “When you create a beautiful garden, people enjoy looking at it,” the designer says. “But when you define rooms within the landscape, they can immediately understand how to use it. It creates an instant intimacy with the land.” Thus, there are clearly designated spots for small daily rituals like morning coffee as well as larger spaces for alfresco dinner parties. Amidst this order, there is also a profound sense of peace. “Elements such as low stone walls and bold but simple plant combinations create a restful environment,” notes O’Shea. “It becomes a place of refuge.” green17design.com

Landscape designer Tim O’Shea created defined spaces in this Mediterranean-inspired St. Helena garden by using rows of sycamore trees and boxwood (left). A kumquat tree is planted in an antique pot from Living Green (below and bottom left).

Open up to Spirit of Place

SWEET CHARITY

On the occasion of a milestone anniversary, LUXE celebrates the life-changing work of Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, as well as the Decorator Show House and the dynamic design community that supports it all.

WRITTEN BY JUDITH NASATIR

The Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, a non-profit dedicated to improving kids’ lives in the Bronx, New York, often depends on the kindness of strangers. A unique synergy with its patrons though, changes destiny even further. Instrumental to Kips Bay’s mission is its bond with the design community, as evident in a half century of Kips Bay Decorator Show Houses, feted in a new book, and the club’s 10 facilities.

The growth of design industry involvement reveals the force multiplier of this charity’s

leadership—specifically executive director Daniel Quintero and Nazira Handal, director of special events and corporate partnerships, board president (and New York Design Center CEO and president) James Druckman, and board members like designer Ellie Cullman, who spearheaded a club culinary center. With Kips Bay show houses in Palm Beach and Dallas now joining the New York flagship, romancing the home is the gift that keeps on giving. Today, the club enhances the lives of 11,000-plus kids ages 6-18 with training in life skills, the arts, STEM subjects and more. How’s that for beauty? kipsbay.org

It’s Golden

A NEW BOOK SHOWCASES THE KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE AT 50.

There’s nothing in the world like the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, both for its annual presentation of American design and decorative finesse at its most imaginative as for its ongoing devotion to the Bronx charity that gives it purpose. A new book, Iconic Rooms: Kips Bay New York Decorator Show House at 50, celebrates this half century of superlative beauty with glorious photos of iconic rooms from the 1970s to the present and brief essays by the club’s leadership and luminaries from the design world.

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Feast your eyes on gorgeous textiles, a plethora of exciting design finds, chic outdoor furnishings and a dreamy alfresco tablescape.

Clockwise from top right: Bahia Fabric in Lemon by Serena Dugan

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COBALT + COTTON + SKY

Clockwise from top: Benjamin Moore Mistral and Cumulus Cotton Paint / benjaminmoore.com Lunar Dot Fabric in Ivory by Kravet Basics / kravet.com Hedgehog Fabric in Denim White with Neisha Crosland / schumacher.com Fresh Air Sheer in Blanca / perennialsfabrics.com Malachite Wallpaper in Sky by Harlequin / sandersondesigngroup.com Luster Linen in 01987 Chambray by Trend / fabricut.com Dorset Fabric in Ocean by Cowtan & Tout / cowtan.com Medina Fabric in Indigo / pierrefrey.com Vita Fabric in Blue by Décors Barbares for Namay Samay / johnrosselli.com Enzo Print Fabric in Coastal / schumacher.com Arene Santorin Fabric in 006 (on button) / metaphores.com Linara Fabric in Surf (on button) / romo.com Jenga Fabric in 104 Marine by Stroheim / fabricut.com Ishi Fabric in Ice Blue / perennialsfabrics.com Arene Santorin Fabric in 006 / metaphores.com

TERRA COTTA + BUFF + MELON

Clockwise from top right: Seaweed Fabric in Birch / salvesengraham.com Ishi Fabric in Shell / perennialsfabrics.com Lunaria Fabric in Blush on Terracotta with Drusus Tabor / schumacher.com Iford Floral Fabric in Sienna Pink by Kate Loudoun Shand (on button) / studiofournyc.com Scarlet Stripe in Blush / thibautdesign.com Nurole Sheer in Bianco / coraggio.com Agafay Fabric in Terracotta / pierrefrey.com Comfort Zone Fabric in Desert Rose / perennialsfabrics.com Leni Stripe Woven Sheer in Potter’s Pink by Imogen Heath / studiofournyc.com Regia Fabric in Paprika / thibautdesign.com Loxley Fabric in Ivory by GP & J Baker / kravet.com Pittura Fabric in Blush by Clarke & Clarke / kravet.com Iford Floral Fabric in Sienna Pink by Kate Loudoun Shand / studiofournyc.com Linara Fabric in Serandite / romo.com Benjamin Moore Pink Moiré and San Antonio Rose Paint / benjaminmoore.com Prisma Fabric in Blush / thibautdesign.com

COLOR CUES

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Behold a daring Manhattan kitchen designed by Anthony Baratta and Erick Espinoza that proves the timeless combination of blue and white is always ripe for reinterpretation. anthonybaratta.com Counterclockwise from top left: Norma Wall Mirror with Megan Molten / Price upon request / cooperclassics.com Pumo Lamp with Fabio Novembre in Blue / $245 / kartell.com Katya 8990F Rug in Blue/Beige/ Price upon request / feizy.com Silhouette Dining Table / Price upon request / bernhardt.com USM

Bright Idea

Kemble Interiors infused a Palm Beach villa with Sunshine State-appropriate colors: cheery yellow and soft shades reminiscent of the sea, resulting in a mood-boosting space for all to enjoy. kembleinteriors.com

from top right: Calvari Performance Fabric in Limone with Veronique de Soultrait / Price upon request / christopherfarrcloth.com Greek Key Mirror in Sugar Bag Light by Farrow & Ball / Price upon request / studio-atkinson.com Curtain Call 3 Seater Sofa in Sky Laidback Linen / Price upon request / nicolaharding.com Citron Bowl / $437 / caitlinwilson.com Carson End Table in Gold / Price upon request / chelseahouseinc.com Joie de Vivre Tibetan Knot Rug / Price upon request / perennialsfabrics.com Murphy Table Lamp with Yellow Shibori Linen Empire Shade and Yellow Ceramic Base / $325 / us.pooky.com

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FAMILY AFFAIR

AUSTRALIAN-BORN OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS COMPANY HARBOUR CONTINUES TO MAKE ITS MARK STATESIDE.

WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL

“We’re a family effort,” says Nicholas Condos, chief creative officer of Harbour, the outdoor furniture company founded by his father, in Sydney, in 1976. While Nicholas leads design, his brother, Harrison, CEO, oversees manufacturing.

“Our father was a blacksmith by trade, and while we’ve expanded his ideas, we’re

committed to his principles of simplicity and functionality,” he adds. The Condos’ shared vision is also rooted in their Mediterranean ancestry. “We spend a lot of time outdoors with our family, and we want our pieces to offer the same sense of comfort for other families, too.”

Headquartered in California since 2012, the brothers divide their time between Los Angeles, New York and Sydney, while spending part of the year in Asia and Europe. “Travel inspires us— architecture, hotels, fashion—and our new collections tell stories about different destinations,” says Nicholas. Originally crafted in aluminum, today Harbour offers teak and stone pieces, as well as

in Asia and “Travel us—

upholstered seating, and launched six new collections this year alone. “I’m really excited about the fresh curves of the Chloe Collection, while the Palm Beach Collection speaks to our expertise in materiality.” The company also recently partnered with Sunbrella on a line of fabrics, which includes plush velvets and chenilles—a rarity for outdoor seating. “Giving customers the ability to make our designs their own,” Nicholas explains, “is especially satisfying.” shopharbour.com

PHOTOS: COURTESY HARBOUR.

Harbour’s new Chloe Collection (pictured) includes a sculptural teak-framed coffee table. Nicholas (standing) and Harrison Condos lead the outdoor furniture company today.

This Isn’t Wood. This is Fortina.

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OUT & ABOUT

UP THE ANTE ON OUTDOOR LIVING WITH NEW AND INNOVATIVE FINDS THAT DELIVER ON COMFORT AND STYLE.

PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON

Did you hear? Tuuci, the Miami-based manufacturer known for ultra-posh umbrellas and pergolas, has debuted outdoor furniture. The Sail Collection (pictured), which lives up to its name with a spinnaker weave upholstery treatment, is one of four new lines created by founder, CEO and designer Dougan Clarke. tuuci.com

Not all umbrellas are created equal. Dreamed up by Henrik Pedersen for Gloster, the Ambient Sol tures a chic, all-weather wicker canopy with a builtLED light that provides a warm glow as the sun goes down, making this shade accessory a double-duty workhorse gloster.com

created Dreamed up Henrik Pedersen for the Ambient Sol features a all-weather wicker canopy with a builtin LED that a warm as the sun goes this shade accessory a

Tom Dixon is taking his industrial design sensibility outside—a first for the company—with the Groove collection. The curvy and coiled aluminum silhouettes embody an Art Deco flair across chairs, tables and stools in shades Putty (pictured) and Moss. tomdixon.net

Behold Jeffrey Alan Marks’ Asilomar Outdoor Wall

Lighting is one of the brand’s fastestgrowing and this boasts a special synthetic wicker that won’t fade or split—standing up to the elements and the test of time.

Alan Marks’ Asilomar Pendant for Palecek. the brand’s fastestcategories, and this unique piece non-toxic, recyclable that won’t fade or to the elements and palecek.com

Adding to its colorful trove of fabrics and wallpapers, Thibaut has launched outdoorfriendly rugs for all manner of alfresco living. The preppy New England-inspired striped designs (above) are named after Newport and Nantucket, respectively, while other styles are ideal for mountain or city living. thibautdesigns.com

PALM BEACH CHIC

IN HONOR OF HIS FORTHCOMING BOOK, DESIGNER MARSHALL WATSON SHARES A SPECTACULAR OUTDOOR RETREAT WITH LUXE.

Travel the country in high style in Marshall Watson: De ning Elegance, the designer’s latest tome, which takes readers on a decorating journey from one sophisticated scheme to the next. The wide range of spaces prove just how adept Watson is at crafting re ned, pared-down interiors that remain layered and full of life. For a Palm Beach project (pictured), Watson and his team transformed a

once-sad spec home into an inspired and beautiful Mediterranean Revival abode. Below, the designer shares his distinct take on this one-of-a-kind residence.

As for our approach: My partner, Kate Reid, and I agreed that the success of the interiors relied on certain inviolate principles. First and foremost, the house had to be authentically, unmistakably, “Palm Beach.” From tropical Jazz Age

panache to 1950s swank, from Moroccan romance to Persian exoticism, our design would precisely re ect the locale’s worldly sensibility. We wanted the home to be inviting, witty, and stylish, but free of anything trivial. The idea was to preserve a measure of the formality typical of the local style in its heyday. marshallwatsoninteriors.com, rizzoliusa.com

Surrounded by lush flora and fauna, a Palm Beach pool cabana features a bold interweaving of colors and materials, providing the perfect perch for a fabulous fête.

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FIRST ANNUAL

Texas Designer Showhouses is thrilled to present the inaugural Round Top Designer Showhouse, benefiting Camp for All, which opens to the public on March 20 and coincides with the Round Top Antiques Show.

Eight of Texas’ top designers will transform the home and landscaping, incorporating state-of-the-art materials, products and furnishings that will inspire ideas for your own home.

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HOMEOWNERS WANT TO EXPERIENCE THEIR OUTDOOR AREAS AS NATURAL EXTENSIONS OF THEIR INDOOR LIVING SPACES.”

American Screen Solutions

In the pursuit of seamless, enjoyable indoor-outdoor living, one design element is critical: retractable screens. After all, no matter how impressive a sliding door system that opens to the exterior, most climates will have a season or two in which an accompanying screen system is a must. Add the consideration of awnings to protect against the elements, and you’ve got a truly functional year-round space. “Phantom retractable screens for doors, windows and outdoor spaces provide privacy, shade and protection from bugs while being a perfect transition element,” says Jorge Paulino, Founder of American Screen Solutions. Offering superior product, aboveand-beyond customer service and a limited lifetime warranty that stands apart in the industry, American Screen Solutions has become a go-to resource for the selection and installation of these indoor-outdoor solutions. They even offer 10 signature colors, various wood grain finishes and custom options, ensuring the home’s aesthetic is never compromised.

Brand Spotlight: Phantom Screens

As the exclusive Phantom Screens distributor for the region, American Screen Solutions brings one of the best brands to homes throughout South Florida. Paulino elaborates on the manufacturer’s appeal, saying, “For more than 30 years, Phantom Screens has been the gold standard in the industry, leading North America in retractable screening solutions for doors, windows and oversize openings. All their motorized retractable screens carry the Intertek ETL safety mark, signifying compliance with UL 325 and CSA C22.2 standards.”

Seasonal Secrets

“One of the unique approaches we like to recommend for homes here in South Florida is creating a temperature-controlled room that provides insect protection while opening to enjoy the fresh air in the winter,” Paulino says. “The space can also be enclosed during the hot summer months. To achieve this, we install double-roll screens: one motorized retractable screen for insect protection and another with clear vinyl that acts as a retractable window wall. The result is a versatile space that seamlessly adapts to seasonal needs, offering the best of both worlds.”

Top Phantom Screens offers retractable options to make exterior spaces just as comfortable as those indoors. Left Screen? What screen? Retractable screens are hidden when they aren’t needed, so they never impact the aesthetic appearance of the home. Right Whether doors, windows or covered patios (or all three), American Screen Solutions will custom-install screens to fit any space.

Photography Courtesy of Phantom Screens

LIVING

KITCHEN + BATH

Tour the dreamy Connecticut estate that designer Jeffrey Alan Marks imbued with light, color and effortless West Coast style.

The colorful hues of designer Jeffrey Alan Marks’ Plain English kitchen, with dual islands painted Mushy Peas, are tempered by white lacquering and oak planks from New England Custom Floors. The sconce is from The Urban Electric Co.

California Calling

When the opportunity struck to purchase a 1928 Georgian Manor-style home in Greenwich—once decorated by his personal icon, Billy Baldwin—designer Jeffrey Alan Marks packed up his life in Montecito, California, energized by the prospect of test driving the Connecticut idyll and restoring the residence to its former grandeur. Naturally, one such home needed a showstopping kitchen at its heart.

“The house merited this very interesting kitchen,” muses Marks. The designer teamed up with Plain English (“their clean lines and

simple yet elevated cabinetry matched the legacy of the property perfectly,” he notes) to craft a layered space defined by a blue, green and pink palette—a request from his five-year-old daughter, James, that proved surprisingly sophisticated.

The challenge: Bringing an airy disposition to the room’s dark, patrician architecture. “By adding a large picture window over the sink, gallons of high-gloss white paint on tongueand-groove siding, and window screens to enclose the bar, the space became breathable,” he explains. And oh, what a bar it is.

A breakfast nook off the kitchen is enlivened by collected artworks. The banquette is clad in Loro Piana velvet and joins a Richard Wrightman table, Paul Ferrante pendant and Paul Smith for The Rug Company rug.

More glossy paint—this time emerald green, gives the feel of an old-timey pub room. Another star detail is the cocktail serving island Marks fashioned from an oversized antique French laundry basket purchased on a whim. “We spend a lot of time in there as a family; it’s cozy and intimate,” Marks re ects. “And whenever we have parties, it’s the room that everyone gravitates towards.” Coziness similarly de nes the breakfast nook, a sunken space off the kitchen where casual meals are enjoyed reside, ensconced in a green velvet banquette that echoes the tones of the bar.

The living room, trimmed with Baldwin’s original moldings, graces the cover of Marks’ new monograph This Is Home (Rizzoli).

Featuring an array of residences for repeat clients, the tome explores the idea that we don’t stay in multi-generational dwellings as our ancestors did—we move and change with the people we call home as compass. Practicing what he preaches, Marks recently sold the Connecticut property, embarking on a California comeback and leaving a transformed piece of history for its next lucky stewards.

Living Laboratory

“I have always loved to garden, so elevating the outdoor spaces was a real passion project for me,” shares Marks of his property’s transformation. “The original owner in the 1920s treated the grounds with meticulous care, and I’m so happy they survived the past century,” he notes, pointing to a vast green lawn with meandering seating areas, a “play garden” favored by James and the family puppy, a magnificent array of old growth lilac trees and a 100-year-old sunken English garden. There, injecting his signature flair, Marks composed an outdoor dining room rimmed with espaliers “to give structure” and dotted with boxwoods in woven planters designed in collaboration with his longtime partner,

Palecek. Known for their emphasis on natural materials and traditional artisanal techniques, the Bay Area-based brand has collaborated with Marks since 2012, finding common ground in their shared coastal-chic ethos and attention to detail. “I love mixing my pieces into the garden. Right now, I’m experimenting with 10 different types of ropes for a new collection in development with Palecek,” shares the designer, as he preps for his West Coast move. “It is a testing ground for all of my exterior product collections. People think California sun is tough, but I’m learning from the seasons here what will last and what won’t!” jeffreyalanmarks.com, palecek.com

A Palecek lantern and chairs alongside a Sutherland table create a dining destination within Marks’ English-inspired garden. More of the designer’s home can be seen in his new monograph, This Is Home (below).

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INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF DESIGN

SETTING THE STANDARD, REDEFINING THE FUTURE

Alexandra Naranjo Designs

Design is more than what meets the eye—it’s vision, collaboration and the ability to bring bold ideas to life all while managing the business. On the following pages, today’s women of design showcase their skills in every area, as they shape the next chapter of the industry and inspire future generations with leadership, ingenuity and passion.

Alexandra Naranjo Designs

Designers who are students of history both respect the past and embrace the future. Alexandra Naranjo, Principal of her firm, cites icons as inspiration and also puts great faith in the next generation. “The future for women in design is incredibly promising. I see more women taking on leadership roles, running their own firms and becoming influential voices.” And the past? Naranjo says, “I consider Dorothy Draper to be the ultimate icon. She was the queen of color and her bold use of hues was revolutionary. Like me, she was antiminimalist—embracing rich, lively interiors full of personality and character.” Naranjo notes that the core of her design philosophy is a deep commitment to creating spaces that truly reflect the personalities and lifestyles of her clients. She says, “Ultimately, I strive to leave a

and stand the test of time.”

Career Highlights

When asked about her favorite designs, Naranjo mentions two recent projects.

• Palm Beach Mediterranean Revival: “This home redesign truly exemplifies my style and aesthetic. I focused on integrating rich textures, vibrant color palettes and custom-designed furniture that honored the home’s heritage. I also paid careful attention to preserving the integrity of its original features while creating an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere that was both timeless and functional.”

• Amanyara Resort in Turks and Caicos: “I recently designed a villa at the Amanyara Resort, creating an intimate yet luxurious retreat that embraced the natural beauty of its surroundings. I used a blend of organic materials and soothing colors to complement the tranquil environment, while focusing on seamless transitions between the interior and the stunning outdoor spaces.”

Top This stunning Palm Beach kitchen combines timeless elegance with coastal charm. A pastel blue island serves as the centerpiece.

Photography Carmel Brantley; Headshot by Nick Mele

Excell In Design Group

Talent, passion and an innate ability to adapt to new ideas and ways of working are at the heart of exceptional artistry. As President of Excell In Design Group, Leslie Excell embodies these principles and uses them to inspire her highly skilled team and the world-class designers they serve. “Imagine a project where the designer and artisan are in total alignment,” Excell says. “As a full-service drapery workroom, we offer expert consultations, quality manufacturing, professional installation and extensive industry knowledge. Our goal is to provide our design partners with peace of mind, while exceeding their expectations every time.” Excell’s pursuit of excellence has made her award-winning firm a must for more than 15 years. “In an industry where custom is key and relationships are everything, listening, patience and attention to detail are our greatest strengths,” she shares.

Lead By Example

Excell’s young life was shaped by two amazing women. “My mother was the first woman in our family to go to college,” she says. “She taught me the importance of education, hard work and having faith in myself.”

As an undergraduate studying veterinary medicine, Excell had the good fortune to meet the owner of a nearby drapery workroom. “Until that moment, I didn’t realize a woman could be a successful business owner,” she adds. “While working for her, I changed my major, receiving my bachelor’s degree in interior design. Over the next decade she taught me everything she knew. To this day, she remains one of my dearest friends.”

Online Insights

Excell shares a few Instagram icons

• @violettedeayala is the founder of @femcity, a professional community of women supporting women.

• @bpiladesign Bea is an interior designer client and dear friend who inspires me through her spiritual approach in all that she does, including our weekly Sacred Soulful Sunday calls. They help me, as well as others, achieve higher levels of consciousness and inner awareness!

• @sarablakely, the amazing owner of Spanx!

Far left A perfect balance of soothing colors, unexpected textures and thoughtful craftsmanship bring easygoing elegance to this West Palm Beach bedroom. Top right Whimsical details and a sense of fun flourish in the inviting hallway. Bottom right Let the light in! Beautiful window treatments frame the exquisite view in this luminous, transitional space. All three of these stunning spaces were designed by Cece Bowman for Kemble Interiors.

Photography Brantley Photography

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Excell In Design Group is the premium provider of innovative window treatments, bedding and upholstery that is known for exceeding its clients’ expectations from start to finish by providing expert consultations, quality manufacturing and professional installation.

Leslie Excell, the founder, has established Excell In Design Group as the foremost workroom resource in the industry.

Designed by DawnElise Interiors

Interior by B. Pila Design Studio | Photography by Nick Johnson

Mindfully designed and created, these draperies soften the room’s angles while adding a sense of serenity and grace.

WE UNDERSTAND THAT INTERIOR DESIGN IS MORE THAN THE WAY WE ADORN OUR SPACES, IT’S HOW WE CREATE A LIFE WE LOVE WITHIN THEM.”

Gil Walsh Interiors

What is the key to creating timeless spaces with a true wow factor?

“It’s the marriage of classic design principles and daring execution,” says Gil Walsh. “It’s also having the intuition to know which rules to break and when, and where to add color. And it takes a team that shares a collaborative approach to design.” As Principal at Gil Walsh Interiors, the award-winning designer and her staff bring those essential elements to life. When asked what best exemplifies her work, Walsh explains, “My expertise spans a wide range of styles and projects, from the organic restoration of the interior of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater to creating luxurious designs in the hospitality sector, including exclusive clubs and five-star inns. Showcasing my versatile approach to design, my work also encompasses traditional, transitional and modern aesthetics, which is uniquely tailored to each project and client.”

Design For Living

• What sets you apart in th e industry?

As a lifelong student of classic design, I am passionate about my work and I take great pride in sharing my knowledge and experience with my team and my clients. That, along with my eye for design, color and fabric, have resulted in over $200 million in design work over the past 30 years.

• What’s on the horizon?

I have a broad vision for the future that centers on growth and collaboration. Primary to this is recruiting and/or partnering with talent of varied cultural and professional backgrounds, including local craftspeople and regional artists. By fostering these collaborations, we can ensure that each project feels distinctive, reflecting both the client’s vision and the ingenuity of these creative minds.

• Is there anything else you’d like to share?

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Far left This posh powder room features an artistic shell sink, glamorous gold hardware and an eye-catching wallpaper in sumptuous shades of blue. Top right Arranged for comfort and conversation, while balancing art and technology, this contemporary living room features a neutral color palette that soothes and inspires. Bottom right With its serene pink plush sofas and rich neutral background, this transitional living room is the perfect spot for relaxing with family and friends.

Photography Dan Cutrona; Headshot by The Mrkt Company

by Shelly Preziosi

For an interior designer, there is perhaps no greater mission than reflecting the homeowner’s personality and particular brand of panache. Shelly Preziosi perfectly exemplifies this as she designs spaces that are so much more than pretty aesthetics and functional wins. “I am honored to be part of my clients’ lives and realize their dreams,” she shares.

Meaningful Modern Design

This is the way Preziosi and her team describe their aesthetic, which hinges on designing spaces that reflect an intuitive sense of their clients. Preziosi designs deeper, addressing the unique needs and essence of each client. She and her team interpret where the client is in life and what they wish for in their homes. This creates a foundation for a beautiful and livable space. Preziosi says, “Our clients are understood, seen and heard, and we look beyond the visible to convey what home means to them.”

BELIEVE THAT BEAUTY IS SACRED, AND SO ARE OUR CLIENTS. THEY ARE OUR TOTAL FOCUS.”

Model Mentors

“My greatest mentor was my mother,” Preziosi says. “She was an entrepreneur, and she taught me that I could do whatever I wanted to in life with courage and passion. Secondly, my dear father was a major influence in my life. He shared his love for nature and its geometry and grace with me.”

“When we take on their project, we are embarking on a journey to build the foundation of a home where our clients can share holidays, family and joyful moments.” This deeply personalized approach has given Interiors by Shelly Preziosi a

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Top Gathering spaces are central for every client, and art was the inspiration for this happy, personalized dining room. Left This spa bathroom is a delight to the senses with organic shapes and soft colors. Right This efficient, yet stylish kitchen has all the latest accouterments and appliances for creating great meals and gatherings.

portfolio, but its concierge-

“Our approach is attendant to every detail.”

Photography Chibi Moku; Headshot Courtesy of Interiors by Shelly Preziosi

JMA Interior Design

When a team of inspired design professionals are led by a creative visionary who embraces new ideas and fresh perspectives, superlative spaces are born. Thus is the case with Jackie Armour and her team at JMA Interior Design. “We are a dynamic group who support one another and thrive together like a family,” Armour says. “By fostering a culture of openness, collaboration and creativity, JMA Interior Design is a place where innovation and excellence drive everything we do.” What is the result of this unique approach? An award-winning design firm celebrated for creating sophisticated, luxury interiors across a wide range of styles. “From co astal to traditional to modern, we’re known for our aesthetic expertise,” Armour shares. “Combining that with our meticulous attention to detail and dedication to beauty and artistry allows us to craft timeless spaces that are tailored to each client’s lifestyle.”

A Life In Design

Photography + Headshot Carmel Brantley OUR ABILITY TO SEAMLESSLY BLEND CREATIVITY, FUNCTIONALITY AND TRUST MAKES JMA INTERIOR DESIGN STAND OUT IN THE INDUSTRY.”

How did Jackie Armour’s illustrious design career begin? “It started when I won a Palm Beach award for personal home design,” she explains. “That led me to being mentored by industry icon Steven McDowell, ASID, who emphasizes that good design is fundamentally about people and whose philosophy of fostering a lively exchange of ideas to stimulate exploration and sustain innovation has had a profound impact on my approach to design. In 1996, I launched JMA Interior Design in Jupiter. Over the last three decades, I have built a portfolio of impressive projects that showcase my passion for design and fearless use of colors and patterns.”

Energy + Motivation

“What energizes me most as an interior designer is the profound role that transforming spaces plays in enriching people’s lives,” Armour says. “Knowing that my designs have the power to elevate a client’s everyday experience by making their surroundings more functional, comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and inspiring brings me immense satisfaction. And I’m most motivated when I’m solving problems creatively. Every project presents its own unique set of challenges and opportunities, and the process of discovering that perfect balance between form and function is both stimulating and deeply rewarding.”

Far left With its rich neutral palette and intricate ceiling, this inviting dining room seamlessly merges modern and traditional. Top right Gucci heron print wallpaper creates an air of whimsy in this posh powder room. Bottom right Brimming with chic simplicity, this luminous two-story entryway boasts limedcypress custom wood doors.

In South Florida, the breathtaking landscape naturally inspires a coastal influence in design. For Krista Alterman and her team at Krista + Home, this is certainly true, but one other source of influence reigns supreme.

“Our work begins with getting to know our clients—their stories, their lifestyle and their dreams for their spaces,” Alterman shares. “From there, we bring their visions to life while blending coastal elegance, warmth and sophistication.” Inspired in childhood by the idea of home as a haven that evokes love and connection between its inhabitants, Alterman’s passion for this field was solidified early on. Today, she has grown this perspective into a full-fledged firm and brand, with exciting opportunities on the horizon. “One of my major goals is to expand into offering more curated product lines that reflect our signature look,” she says. “I’d also

platform to mentor young designers and leaders.”

Boundless Influence

“I find inspiration everywhere, because I am truly obsessed with creativity— it’s part of my daily practice,” Alterman enthuses. “I’m constantly soaking in knowledge, ideas and experiences that fuel my imagination and push me to think differently. My real passion lies in the world around me nature’s beauty, innovative products, the artistry of local creators and the meaningful connections I make with other people.”

Healing Endeavor

Asked to share the details of a standout project, Alterman delivers. “We completed a top-to-bottom transformation for a remarkable woman who had recently endured significant personal and family trauma. The home symbolized her starting a fresh chapter. We oriented every space to take full advantage of the breathtaking sunset views and included fun details like a game room, dedicated gym and wellness retreat and more.”

Top This residence’s clean lines, expansive glass windows and open spaces embrace the warm Florida sunlight, creating a harmonious synergy between indoor and outdoor living.

Lulo Design Studio

For many designers, the work of problem solving and finding design solutions is the ultimate in job satisfaction. Natalia Gutierrez, Head Designer for Lulo Design Studio, says, “I am fueled by the challenge of turning abstract ideas into tangible realities. Whether it’s solving a tricky layout, blending materials in unexpected ways or finding that perfect detail that ties everything together, the creativity keeps me energized.” One recent project that she says exemplifies her style, skills and aesthetic is the firm’s work on a Delray Beach modern home. Gutierrez says, “The goal was to create a space that was n ot only visually stunning but also highly functional and tailored to the client’s needs. For this project, I focused on balancing clean, modern lines with warm, natural elements to create a timeless and inviting atmosphere. Every detail was chosen to reflect beauty and purpose.”

Top An organic kitchen creates a warm, inviting atmosphere by incorporating sustainable wood finishes, neutral tones and earthy textures. Right Simplicity meets sophistication in this sleek, monochromatic family room. Crisp whites, soft greys and deep charcoals create a serene yet visually dynamic environment. Far right The primary bathroom blends elegance and functionality with clean lines, a neutral palette and expansive glass partitions that create an airy atmosphere.

Design Influences

There are three individuals who Gutierrez credits with inspiring her in her career path. First up, Zaha Hadid. “Her innovative design philosophy had a profound impact on interior design. Her futuristic designs have influenced everything from furniture to interiors, blending architecture with interior design.” Another icon is Nina Campbell. Gutierrez says,

“Her refined and elegant approach has made her a leading figure in luxury design for decades, with timeless designs that combine classic elements with modern sensibilities.” Gutierrez’s third important influence?

“An incredible mentor: my Dad.” She adds, “He taught me the importance of attention to detail and how small touches can elevate a design from good to extraordinary. He also taught me the value of perseverance and creativity, and encouraged me to think beyond conventional boundaries.”

WITH METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND A COMMITMENT TO QUALITY, WE ENSURE EVERY PROJECT IS LOVINGLY BROUGHT TO LIFE.”

Photography + Headshot Gio Morales

Passerini Design: Interior Designer

Where old-world artistry, innovative ideas and holistic concepts meet, great design is certain to follow. “As an Italian interior designer, I firmly believe that the design and decor of our homes have a profound influence on our lives and well-being,” says Sophia Passerini, Founder and Principal Designer at Passerini Design. “Our homes not only provide a sanctuary from the bustle of our lives but serve as a canvas for self-expression and a warm embrace for those we welcome inside.” That thoughtful approach coupled with her refined background define the award-winning designer and her Jupiter-based firm. “Being born and raised in Venice, I’m rooted in a tradition of meticulous craftsmanship and exquisite finishes, and am driven by a genuine love of design,” she adds. “The ability

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MY JOURNEY IS A TESTAMENT TO THE POWER OF TIMELESS DESIGN AND THE PROFOUND IMPACT IT HAS ON PEOPLE’S LIVES.”

Enduring Ideals

• What sets you apart in the industry? My dedication to design, which is evident in every detail from my early morning calls with Italian artisans to the thoughtful textiles I curate late into the evening.

• Describe your firm’s mission. Passerini Design builds environments that genuinely enhance the daily lives of the people who inhabit them. Our approach is deeply collaborative and we prioritize sustainable, thoughtful materials and timeless design elements that ensure longevity and minimal environmental impact.

• What’s new and next? We recently opened a Palm Beach boutique at 117 North County Road in Palm Beach that, like our Jupiter showroom, presents a refined selection of furnishings, fabrics, lighting, linens, decorative pieces, fragrances and wall decor. Moving forward, my mission is to continue to establish my brand in Florida, focusing on projects that combine architectural significance with sophisticated design. I aim to work on spaces that integrate my deep understanding of classical architecture with a distinctive European interior elegance, creating abiding and refined environments that reflect both cultural heritage and modern living.

Top With its creamy tones, bold blue ottomans and accessories and sumptuous convertible sofa, this chic cabana doubles as an inviting guest room.

Photography + Headshot Dani Carretero

After spending her childhood watching her father do what he loves— design exquisite fine jewelry pieces—Shelly Milgram was prepared to follow her passion practically from day one of adult life. That passion was design. “It was clear to me from a young age that I wanted to be an architect or interior designer,” she shares. “Being an interior architect has fulfilled my truest mission, and I love making my clients’ dreams a reality.” That she does, repeatedly. Milgram’s firm, YOLO Interiors, is known throughout South Florida and beyond for its impressive suite of services and ability to deliver on them all. From a team of about 50 sub-contractors (carpenters, plumbers, electricians and more) to an in-house licensed general contractor, two interior architects and one interior designer, YOLO is equipped for every stage of the home creation process. “We even have a 6,000-square-foot

full of samples.”

Way To Energize

It’s always interesting to know what drives a creative professional day in and day out. For Milgram, a variety of inspiring sources make it happen. “I am so motivated by seeing the new trends and colors that prevail every year,” she says. “New technology and innovations that help with our design process inspire me too. I also love meeting with our many reps each week as they show us new tiles, fabrics, wallpapers, finishes and more.”

I HAVE DESIGNED MORE THAN 1,000 HOMES IN MY 27 YEARS AS A DESIGNER, BUT EVERY PROJECT HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE FLAIR AND PERSONALITY.”

Industry Aspirations

“I would love to see more women hold positions in the construction industry and get licensed as general contractors.” Milgram shares. “This industry is a male-oriented business when it comes to construction, but there are many smart and knowledgeable women in our field who know just as much!”

Top This luxurious modern kitchen features organic earth tones with a pop of drama in the fluted black wood tambour and gold touches in the hood accent detail and the lighting.

Photography Courtesy of Shelly Milgram; Headshot by Alexa Jaspan

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LIKE A BOX OF CRAYONS, A VIBRANT OASIS CONJURES A CREATIVE, PLAYFUL ATMOSPHERE.

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Architecture: Randall Stofft and Fredy Polania, Randall Stofft Architects

Interior Design: Michael Cox and Zunilda Madera, Foley & Cox

Home Builder: Michael Burzesi, Coral Bay Builders

Landscape Architecture: Stephanie Portus, PLA Design Studio

ANew York couple’s love affair with South Florida began as many do: An extended sojourn proved so enchanting, they were inspired to put down roots. The pair acquired a 1990s residence and then turned to their longtime designers, Michael Cox and Zunilda Madera, to transform the house into a multigenerational retreat. “They wanted something playful, welcoming and relaxed,” Cox describes, “and to have fun with color.”

Updating the Boca Raton property required a gut renovation, so the designers collaborated with architects Randall Stofft—who had originally conceived the home—and Fredy Polania along with general contractor Michael Burzesi. “We dropped some of the ceilings, made doors taller, added glass, squared off corners in the office and dining area to increase the footprint, and removed level changes inside,” Polania reports. The result is an airy plan in tune with contemporary life and the comfortable aura the clients desired.

To keep the newly open public areas from feeling too connected, the designers devised what Cox calls “soft delineations of space.” For instance, the entry and dining area occupy the same zone, so the team gently separated the two using a substantial wood sculpture that resembles a quartet of sails. “They pivot, so you can make the room feel more closed or open,” Cox says. At other times, dramatic architectural detailing was used to define spaces—like in the living area, which is crowned with a barrel-vaulted ceiling wrapped in a natural woven material. “The lighting throughout the home is strong and sculptural, but we went quieter here because it’s more about the ceiling,” Madera notes. “We thought about what we wanted the star of the room to be.” They applied a similar strategy to the husband’s office with linen-wrapped panels that run up the walls and a complementary pattern across the ceiling, fitting lighting in the channels between them.

Thanks to the designers’ long working relationship with the couple, “We heard both clients’ voices in our heads as we made our decisions,” Cox explains. “The wife pushes us in terms of practicality and functionality, and the husband pushes us in terms of design and innovation.” To meet the wife’s brief, they

chose new pieces with cozy silhouettes and durable performance fabrics to host guests comfortably and withstand rowdy grandchildren, such as the inviting club chairs in the living area and the generously scaled chairs in the dining area. For the husband, they wove in collectible modern items and vintage finds that introduce patina, including a Gio Ponti desk in his office and a blue Yves Klein table in the living area. “We wanted the house to feel like it evolved naturally,” Cox muses, “so it looks collected and eclectic.”

Pieces like the Klein table, the bright blue poufs in the entry and the color-blocked rug in the husband’s office answer the clients’ desire for a playful palette, echoed through the fine art. “The mural in the dining area is a David Gilbert photograph, which we installed almost as wallpaper,” Cox observes of the overscale piece. “It’s quite magical in the space.” Other eyecatching moments appear in the office, where they hung an abstract painting incorporating more vibrant blue and a collection of pieces devoted to yellow. The primary bedroom then takes a tranquil note with a blush headboard beneath a soft green ceiling that oversees wood, rattan and wicker furnishings.

The home’s interior spaces flow seamlessly to outside seating and dining areas—which can be protected by drop-down screens—and into the back garden. There, landscape architect Stephanie Portus “created a resort-like oasis with privacy, clean lines and lush foliage,” she describes. Even here, color was key in ways large and small. An outdoor sectional repeats the blue scheme, for example, but perhaps the boldest expression is at the bottom of the pool.

“We thought: How can we take the pool to the next level and bring the art outside?” Cox recalls. Inspired by a trip he took to the Fornasetti house in Milan, the designer conceived an intricate floral tile mosaic in blues, pinks, greens and yellows, adorned with bumblebee motifs.

Their clients’ Florida home marks the fourth collaboration with the designers, a relationship that continues to grow and evolve. Not only have the couple’s own tastes changed, but also they, in turn, have inspired the duo’s creativity. “When you’re on the fourth project, you’ve already done this or that,” Cox points out. Madera adds, “It’s a fun challenge to do things that aren’t in their other homes.”

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StudioTwentySeven defines the foyer. A light fixture by Shim-Sutcliffe Architects suspends over the Cogolin rug. Against Benjamin Moore’s Super White hang Leon Polk Smith drawings. Stools in Pierre Frey’s Les Mouettes fabric rest beside a Charlap Hyman & Herrero table.

umbrella shades Harbour lounge chairs.

Arteriors chairs surround a Bower Studios dining table from The Future Perfect beneath a Bec Brittain chandelier. The David Gilbert mural doubles as a wallcovering. Self Entrapment #2 by Eric Gushee is displayed over a console from Mecox.

Flos’ Superloon floor lamp joins a mobile from Harbinger in the living area. Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm armchairs for Lange Production mirror wicker Ralph Lauren Home armchairs from Palm Beach Home Style. Side tables from Circa Who mingle with a sofa by Peruvian Touch.

The Gio Ponti desk pairs with a Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm chair for Alfred Kill International in the husband’s office, crowned by an L&G Studio chandelier. Karl Zahn art decorates the space above the Guillerme et Chambron credenza. The Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen floor lamp faces a Gino Sarfatti table lamp between Gilbert Rohde chairs.

Opposite: In the same room, Sylvia Rutkoff art oversees the Esther Calderon Interiors Inc. sofa, which holds pillows in a Gastón y Daniela jacquard. The Perennials rug flows underneath a Bolier coffee table for Decca. A drink table from JF Chen sits below a Takashi Murakami piece.

Maximo Caminero art headlines the primary bedroom’s custom bed and nightstands, topped with lamps from Palm Beach Home Style. The armchairs and ottoman from Circa Who complement window treatments by Drapery Castle in a Zinc Textile material.

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the pool’s flooring, Aquaventure Pools crafted a mosaic of floral Fornasetti tiles from Bisazza. Elsewhere, gathering spaces include Case sectional with a Made Goods coffee table under an umbrella from Patio & Table as well as a dining area with Richard Schultz furnishings.

PALM Chic

QUAINT BUT NOT QUIET, A DAINTY VILLA MAXIMIZES ITS SENSE OF CHARM IN EVERY CORNER.

WRITTEN BY ALICE

WELSH DOYLE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CARMEL

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Interior Design: Cece Bowman, Kemble Interiors

Leslie and Sam Dashiell didn’t have to search far to find their new home in South Florida— just take an elevator ride down from their apartment. On the ground floor of their boutique building, the couple discovered a residence with untapped potential: a petite villa with a private outdoor area, giving the feel of a secluded house right in the middle of town. “We’re used to walking everywhere and being two blocks from the ocean,” Sam says.

Amid the vibrant surroundings, the Dashiells envisioned an abode as breezy and welcoming. “I wanted a Palm Beach look but not Lilly Pulitzer,” Leslie describes. Transforming the blank space into a comfortable place to work and entertain would require a skilled eye. Enter designer Cece Bowman, whose artistry turned the modest property into a layered, livable home brimming with character and charm.

Bowman, who has since launched her own firm, had a clear mission: Maximize every square inch while creating an environment that is equally usable and captivating. For Leslie and Sam, this wasn’t just about clever storage or efficient layouts; it was about making each corner of their home come alive. “I needed to consider functionality, of course,” the designer points out, “but I also wanted to give you a reason to cross to the other side of the room—because something special catches your eye.”

Nowhere is this philosophy more evident than in the heart of the villa: the combination kitchen, dining and living area. To harmoniously link the spaces, Bowman wrapped the room in a handpainted mural wallcovering that depicts native flowers and trees, mirroring the natural beauty outside. From there, she introduced eye-catching moments to give each zone a distinct presence, like the living area’s sculptural pink armchair, paired with a patterned sofa. The dining nook received a cozy green banquette, placed at a strategic point against the tropical wallpaper, “as though you’re eating under a tree,” the designer muses. The most dramatic of all is the kitchen’s custom range hood, painted an unexpected shade pulled from the mural: a vibrant flamingo pink. “I like to compare the hood to a fireplace—a focal

point full of personality,” Bowman says. “The goal was not to have the kitchen look utilitarian.” Contributing to this characteristic is a woven cane inset on the island’s front, a classic Palm Beach detail. “It was one of the first things we showed the clients, and they loved it so much, it became a starting point,” she notes. “It adds interest to essentially a big white block.”

While the open spaces reveal the designer’s ingenuity in large rooms, the smallest area—the entry hall—showcases her ability to transform an assuming site into a radiant first impression. To brighten the windowless corridor, Bowman enveloped it in an intricately patterned white treillage, setting an elegant, airy tone for the rooms beyond. This includes Sam’s office, a handsome yet cheerful reprieve that answers the Dashiells’ call for sunny colors that pay homage to the locale. “It’s a guilty pleasure to work there every day,” he says. Citron lamps bookend an aqua-toned painting, while a sandy brown dotted pattern swathes the walls and sofa—a clever visual tactic. “Having the sofa match the walls is a trick to make the room appear more spacious,” the designer explains.

Scale and proportion were also top of mind in the primary bedroom, where a towering handcarved bed takes center stage. “The bed is in charge,” Bowman describes, “and everything else is a supporting player.” She emphasized its grand presence with an eyelet canopy that nearly reaches the nubby grass-cloth ceiling. “It feels like a big hug,” the designer muses. Countering this texture is a lacquered sky-blue wallpaper that cocoons the room in a reflective shine—a watery feel strengthened by the wave-bordered drapery panels that nod to the nearby ocean.

No space was overlooked, including the area that had initially drawn Leslie and Sam to the property: the front courtyard. By adjusting the placement of the plantings, Bowman created a luminous retreat adorned with cheerful blue upholstery. “It effectively gives us a second living room,” Sam points out.

Like a pink linen shirt and a pair of khakis, the home accommodates the owners’ buoyant lifestyle, from morning coffee in the courtyard to large gatherings in the living area. “This villa reflects their personalities: sunny, bright, beachy and delightful,” Bowman sums.

Mr. Brown London’s Elizabeth chair gathers with a Paul Schneider Ceramics stool and Visual Comfort & Co. lamp in the living area. Cowtan & Tout fabric draperies line the windows. A Mainly Baskets Home console and custom rug complete the scene.

Previous page: A Brunschwig & Fils pattern covers the office’s walls and Avery Boardman sofa, which holds pillows in a Pierre Frey textile. The Charles Stewart chair harmonizes with the Christopher Spitzmiller lamps atop the Made Goods side tables. Hudson Valley Lighting sconces frame Eleanor Scott Davis art.

Benjamin Moore’s Pink Flamingo accents the kitchen, by Jim Dove Design Studio. A Newport Brass faucet punctuates the island beneath Hwang Bishop flush mounts. The Sub-Zero and Miele appliances are from Fuse Specialty Appliances.

An Aqualille mural enlivens the dining nook, where Artistic Frame chairs join a banquette with pillows in Alice Sergeant Textiles linen from Hive Trade Showroom.

A Julie Neill chandelier floats above the table.

Two wallcoverings—Jeffrey Michaels on the ceiling and Robert Crowder on the walls— surround the primary suite’s

The Raj Company bed, flanked by Visual Comfort & Co. lamps.

A Bunny Williams Home armchair complements Kravet draperies.

INTERIOR DIALOGUE

Delicate earth tones and custom millwork transform an apartment into a cohesive, light-filled home.

| PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILIO COLLAVINO

WRITTEN BY JENNIFER PFAFF SMITH

Interior Design: Jorge Fuentes and Adriana Lacruz, FL Interiors Home Builder: Luis Rojas, Stambul Construction

Having worked on hundreds of homes in South Florida over the past 20 years, general contractor Luis Rojas has become acquainted with dozens of local designers. So when asked for his recommendation to update a client’s apartment, Rojas played matchmaker and introduced an ideal fit: Jorge Fuentes and Adriana Lacruz.

The homeowner had lived in Barcelona, where Fuentes was born—a commonality that immediately helped forge their connection. “We started speaking Catalan, and that was it,” the designer remembers of their first meeting. “From there, we hit it off.”

Similarly, they shared the same dialogue when it came to reimagining the residence, a Sunny Isles Beach apartment with cork-paper walls and wengewood accents that didn’t align with the client’s desired atmosphere. “He said, ‘I have 360-degree views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean, but the interior is very dark. I want light—and to breathe,’ ” Fuentes recalls. It was an innate request for the designers, whose portfolio the owner admired for its abundant palette of warm whites, taupes and grays—a combination rooted in Fuentes’ heritage. “Toward the center of Spain, you’ll find color,” the designer explains, “but the Catalan area is all about these soothing earth tones.”

The duo also understood the client’s need for comfort, including a calming primary suite and a cozy media area to play video games with his grandsons. Layout changes weren’t required, so ceiling, floor and wall treatments were used to add depth. “Jorge and Adriana beautify spaces with millwork—it’s one of their trademarks, and it’s always fun to do that for them,” Rojas shares. Artwork would strike poses, and the kitchen would be dramatic, but the overall look would be cohesive, Fuentes emphasizes. “We wanted it to be a fluid conversation from room to room,” he says.

Helping to establish this unity is new flooring in Lacruz’s favorite stone: travertine. “It provides not only texture but also interesting color,” she notes, pointing to varieties such as smoke and serpentine. The other harmonizing features are the wood-panel accents—some backlit with LEDs, others recessed and lacquered—that enliven select walls. “Millwork is a language we carry

throughout the apartment,” Lacruz says. These structural embellishments lay the groundwork for sculptural furnishings in soft yet masculine textiles. “Leather and linen are the ultimate subtle sophistication without going too rough or ‘cigar bar,’ ” Fuentes adds.

The unified appearance is exemplified in the living area, a longitudinal site that flows into the dining space. “We wanted it to feel homey but refined,” Lacruz describes. To foster conversation, the designers placed twin sofas—low-profile, so as not to block the view—facing each other, rather than the television. As a discreet way to delineate the seating arrangement from the dining area at the opposite end of the room, they established a division in the wall paneling as well as ceiling inserts that outline both zones. The square perimeter of the dining space called for a table of the same configuration, so the team interrupted this geometric rhythm with a light fixture composed of a quartet of hanging circular forms. “We selected that chandelier to break up the shape,” Lacruz explains. “It’s an important focal point.”

The dining area’s other main character is the artwork, which injects a dose of whimsy. Against one wall hangs a tactile portrait of Lionel Messi crafted, fittingly, of 10,000 miniature soccer balls, while near the floor-to-ceiling window is a canoe-holding bronze figurine wearing a bathing suit in oceanic hues, referencing those seen just outside. “The collection speaks to the intention of the area,” Lacruz notes. “The client appreciates a modern art style, but he also wanted to incorporate a little fun.”

An ethereal wall piece adds gentle coloring to the primary bedroom, where the designers created a paneled flush door that blends into the wall.

“We covered it with a slatted finish for a concealed look,” Lacruz says. “It makes the bedroom feel larger.” The light-filled space continues the same palette as the rest of the apartment, including a family area outfitted with a reclinable sofa for movie nights. The unit’s sole departure: the kitchen, which boasts the owner’s requested Ferrari-red cabinetry as a nod to his love of cars.

Compared to his initial site visit, “This is a completely different home,” Rojas observes. “It’s beyond magical.” As for Fuentes and Lacruz, the project communicates their defining style. “It follows the same story we want to tell,” Fuentes says. “This home identifies us as designers.”

The Harmony Luxury Furniture sofas, coffee tables, side tables and rug foster intimate conversations in the living area. A book-matched marble fireplace wall contributes to the space’s beige and taupe tones.

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Surrounded by Cattelan Italia chairs from Anima Domus, a Harmony Luxury Furniture table anchors the dining area. The chandelier, from Avenue Lighting’s Aria Collection, is a centerpiece above. Canoe Man by Ignacio Gana overlooks the ocean view.

The kitchen’s glossy Bontempo cabinetry from Armazem— studded with Blum hardware — pops amid White Zeus Silestone countertops from Cosentino. Miele appliances and Kohler faucets complete the look.

Over a Harmony Luxury Furniture sideboard, Messi by Kevin Champeny injects vibrancy into the dining area’s neutral palette. Large-format travertine flooring from Porcelanosa flows throughout the residence.

Opposite: Deep, also by Ignacio Gana, occupies a corner of the living area, backed by a Casamance wallpaper from Twill & Texture. Shadelux crafted delicate linen draperies to frame the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The primary bedroom shows off various wall materials, including smoked-gray mirror by general contractor Luis Rojas and Bontempo panelings from Armazem. Brenda Nuñez artwork and Kuzco Lighting pendants decorate the space, outfitted with Harmony Luxury Furniture pieces.

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