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ITALIAN SENSE OF BEAUTY

Hope Blossoms

MAY AND JUNE ARE THE MOST GLORIOUS weather months of the year, and the original intent of this issue was always to celebrate nature’s bounty.

From coast to coast, we lled our regional editions with dozens of stunning homes that champion communion with nature inside and out. Think: Perfectly placed expanses of windows framing majestic views and inviting outdoor living spaces enveloped by magni cently designed landscapes.

A busy spring spent traveling to trade shows, previews and events sent us home inspired by the latest product launches and collaborations—from beautiful and creative outdoor furnishings to exquisitely chic and moody oral fabrics spied at Paris Déco Off Our ower power issue was coming together, and it was gorgeous.

What a cruel irony that while these pages were being built, Mother Nature showed us her wrath, setting tornadoes, oods, hurricanes and wild res upon countless beloved communities, many of them home to LUXE’s staff and partners. Our relationship with nature is a complicated one, and increasingly so. We stand in awe of her might as much as her beauty, and as we pledge to rebuild from these disasters, we are reminded of the need to protect our natural resources, as well as our homes.

After a punishing winter, the warmth of the sun feels extra good and the bright blooms beyond the windows offer a particularly poignant expression of hope. As you head outdoors to make the most of the season’s eeting pleasures, let us give thanks to Mother Nature for her many gifts. May we never take them for granted.

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Jill Cohen Editor in Chief

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MAY JUNE

Scene

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

Radar

Plucked from our issues across the country, f loral-inspired spaces are having a moment.

In a New York home by Taylor Mattos of Rinfret Ltd., botanicals prove to be the common thread.

Chuck Hilton discusses the alluring architecture and lush landscape of a legacy Connecticut property.

The latest crop of design titles are a visual delight from cover to cover.

Market

Three iconic companies share the approach behind crafting their new textile and wallpaper collections.

Get to know Veronica Schnitzius, American Leather’s fearless leader with big plans on the horizon.

Bold interiors by creatives featured in our regional issues are the influence behind these fabulous product finds.

The season’s best and most innovative outdoor designs, just in time for spring.

A selection of recently blossomed textiles and wallpapers that caught our editors’ eyes in Paris.

Living

From Utah to Michigan, step inside cheerful and bright kitchens, baths and more.

FEATURES

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Light House

A balance of depth and levity meets Southern hospitality at an Alabama lake home finessed by architect David Baker and designer Susan Ferrier.

Photography by Emily Followill

Major Impact

To realize a modern masterpiece in Atlanta’s Ansley Park, designer Tim Hobby and a talented team of collaborators considered no detail too small.

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Lauren Finney Harden

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New Point of View

Designer Kelly Finley’s recently revamped Georgia abode keeps the focus on the lakeside scenery while reflecting her colorful California roots.

Written by Lisa Bingham Dewart

Photography by Marc Mauldin

Styling by Elissa Benzie

ON THE COVER: Awash in Benjamin Moore’s Decorator’s White, a scissor-trussed ceiling by architect David Baker crowns the family room of this Lake Martin, Alabama, retreat. Designer Susan Ferrier filled the space with gracious furnishings, including a wing chair and ottoman by Anees Furniture & Design from Paul Plus and a petite Eva Quateman Essentials chair wearing Mark Alexander velvet. Page 122

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YIN AND YANG: Modern Two Ways With Marvin

Clean lines, wide-open view corridors and tranquil color palettes tend to reign within more contemporary aesthetics. But even when a home is firmly rooted in all of this, it doesn’t necessarily mean it will be an exact twin to every other decidedly contemporary home. Just ask the team at Marvin. Through Marvin Modern, the brand helps realize many contemporary home concepts. The modular system seamlessly delivers authentic modern design for environments that demand performance and precision engineering. The two luminous homes featured here offer stunning proof.

Marvin helps architects realize their vision with custom windows and doors to help imagine and create better ways of living. Throughout the process, Marvin offers expert support, tools and resources.

Sag Harbor, New York

Contemporary Style With European Charm

Nestled near the shores of Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota, this gorgeous home brings together many juxtaposing elements to create a space that is artful, timeless and perfectly suited to the owners’ lifestyle. It was designed by architects Jim McNeal and Angela Liesmaki-DeCoux of James McNeal Architecture and Design and built by Rick Hendel and his team at Hendel Homes. The Marvin Modern Direct Glaze windows bring an immediate wow factor as one approaches the property, and McNeal enthused, “We love Marvin Modern windows, because they can be a statement without overwhelming the overall design.”

A Blend of Light, Privacy + Views

Tucked away in Sag Harbor, New York, and designed by The Up Studio, this stunning home features amazing attention to detail. The homeowners wanted an environment that balanced a desire for privacy with the goal of opening the home to an abundance of light, views of the water and outdoor connections. “We chose Marvin Modern windows and doors because of the clean, narrow sightlines and the ability to create huge expanses of glass,” says John Patrick Winberry, Partner at The Up Studio. “We have been using Marvin for years. The quality is there. It’s like when you shut the door on a luxury car— it just feels right.”

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NEW & NOTEWORTHY

THE SLAB BOUTIQUE BY FRANÇOIS & CO.

Founded in 1997 by Thierry François, Atlanta-based François & Co. first made its mark pioneering scagliola stone mantels in the U.S. Fifteen years after expanding into flooring and surfaces—including cut-to-size stone, parquet hardwoods and reclaimed terra cotta—the company has embarked on a fresh category: stone slabs. Debuting this spring in Morningside-Lenox Park, The Slab Boutique by François & Co. showcases more than 50 exquisite stone varieties, from Italian marble and Belgian bluestone to Brazilian quartzite. Guests are greeted by striking slabs (such as Calacatta Pietrasanta marble) arranged in a museum-like display, leading to a temperature-controlled warehouse custom outfitted for the rare specimens. “We’re not simply selling slabs,” shares François, emphasizing craftsmanship over volume. “We’re curating for beauty and quality, much like fine art.” francoisandco.com

IN CONVERSATION

THE FLOWER HUNTER

Raised in the suburbs of London, Lucy Hunter spent much of her adulthood in North Wales before settling between London and Charleston. The renowned garden designer and author of The Flower Hunter rediscovered her love for painting during the pandemic, leading to her latest brand expansion: handrendered wallcoverings. Her first two collections, Amelie and Martha (left), are available in multiple colorways and substrates. Here, she shares further insight.

@lucytheflowerhunter

Why Charleston? There’s a sense of familiarity here— European influence mixed with an undeniable Southern charm. I’m enamored with all the architecture and hidden gardens. It feels serendipitous.

What qualities define your outdoor landscapes? My garden designs are romantic, thoroughly British and a bit androgynous. The hardscaping is bold and clean-lined, but looser plantings soften the sharper edges.

How does life in the Holy City impact your floral designs? The native plant palette in Charleston is different; I’m excited to play more with tropicals.

What’s next for your product collections? I hope to debut stripes and explore paler tones soon. I also plan to turn existing patterns into fabrics for curtains, cushions and layered interiors. In June, I’ll augment my mural series with a new collection inspired by the scenery I painted in our orangerie, capturing the buttery sunlight and shimmering water of the Lowcountry.

ARTFUL ARRIVAL

PETER ANTHONY FINE ART

A trailblazing force in Charleston’s contemporary art scene, Anne Siegfried has been at the forefront of the city’s evolving tastes since founding The George Gallery in 2013. On March 7, she debuted Peter Anthony Fine Art, a second gallery housed in a restored 1815 building just a little more than a block east. Conceived alongside avid patron Deborah Chalsty, the gallery’s name is a tonguein-cheek nod to the long-standing tradition of creative women adopting male pseudonyms. With this new endeavor, Siegfried—who specializes in abstract and nonobjective art—committed to “taking more creative risks,” curating talents who push the boundaries of their media and techniques. “So much of this detail work does not translate through a computer screen,” notes Siegfried, who champions the benefits of viewing art in person. “Experiencing it firsthand is powerful; it’s what connects us to being human.” Her inaugural group exhibition in the new space spotlighted eight core talents, including Asheville’s Andrew Hayes, who sculpts with books and metal, and Bill Killebrew, a perspective-bending Nashville painter Siegfried has admired for decades. Following an April solo show of Linda Fantuzzo’s acrylics, Tallahasseebased artist Tong Zhang’s lushly saturated watercolors remain on view through May 23, while mesmerizing beaded works by New Orleans-based Demond Melancon arrive soon. peteranthonyfineart.com

SHOWROOM SPOTLIGHT

DESIGN GALLERIA KITCHEN AND BATH STUDIO

Since opening its second outpost in 2020, Atlantabased Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio has elevated Nashville’s design scene—with senior kitchen designer Richard T. Anuszkiewicz leading the showroom, appointed by longtime owner Matthew Quinn. Read on as Anuszkiewicz tells LUXE how he shaped the locale to his vision and what’s resonating with Nashvillians. designgalleria.net

Tell us about your showroom concept. Every vignette is intentional. For example, I chose Wolf’s flush gas cooktop instead of the classic range for our front display. We also worked with Gracie to preseal a botanical wallcovering for the

backsplash then mount it under glass. It shows you don’t have to choose between beauty and utility; you can have both.

Examples of innovation? The center room features the market’s only Château Moderne range, a collaboration between Matthew and La Cornue. I reimagined the waterfall island with a reflective steel panel for a lightweight, furniture-like effect, then added dining benches by Ray Booth for Hickory Chair. Adjoining this space is a state-of-the-art pantry with a magnetized, pivot-hinge door.

Which vignettes are the biggest hits with the local market? The kitchen featuring black ironwork, the bright blue kitchen and the gentleman’s closet with metal and leather details. The dark wood kitchen with all Monogram appliances—including the brass hearth oven I custom designed with the brand—is also very popular.

FROM ASHES TO ACTION

LUXE SPOTLIGHTS THE LOS ANGELES DESIGN COMMUNITY’S POST-WILDFIRE REVITALIZATION, FROM A RELIEF EFFORT WITH NATIONAL EXPANSION PLANS TO PROS FORGING A NEW PATH FORWARD.

WRITTEN BY KELLY PHILLIPS BADAL

LA CAN DO: A FURNISHING-FOCUSED CHARITABLE INITIATIVE SPARKING BIGGER PLANS.

“People underestimate that extra serotonin you get from living in a happy or clean space, even if it isn’t fully finished,” muses Adam Hunter. The L.A. designer’s belief underscores LA CAN DO (Los Angeles Creatives Aid in Natural Disasters Org)—a new nonprofit he founded to gather and distribute essential furnishings for families affected by the January wildfires. With 150,000 Angelenos displaced (including Hunter himself, above, standing in the remains of his Pacific Palisades residence) the need is undeniable. “We all need to sit and sleep on something,” he says. “This is about providing people with things that make them feel human.” The initiative—originally collaborating with fellow designer Tamara Kaye-Honey’s similar “Soft Landing” project—is galvanizing the design community, both in L.A. and across the U.S. An initial donation of a half million dollars of furniture from Vesta Home legitimized the endeavor, Hunter recalls. It grew from there and now he aims to broaden it. “This organization will become New York CAN DO, New Orleans CAN DO, responding wherever there’s a need,” he says. Its success has also pushed Hunter to evolve his company into a design-build firm, with a goal of revitalizing the Palisades with intention. “Instead of modeling individual homes, I hope to model it block by block, working with top architects and landscape designers—so it won’t look like a development,” he describes, wanting to preserve the community’s architectural variations and envisioning a resource-sharing system to speed the process and mitigate costs. To learn more about LA CAN DO’s efforts, visit lacando.org. @adamhunter

THREE L.A. DESIGNERS REFLECT ON PERSONAL LOSS.

“I could write a novel about my Altadena house; I poured so much love into her. But I’m allowing myself to get excited about rebuilding. What designers do is more important than ever: We have the ability to help our clients recreate ‘home’: a place of safety, a place to heal—and that’s really important to me.”

-ALEXANDRA AZAT, @PLASTERANDPATINA

“My Pacific Palisades neighbors and I have banded together, not just to rebuild our houses, but to imagine a future that is more resilient and connected. Now, my focus is on furnishing temporary housing—creating comfortable, functional spaces for others affected as t hey move forward too.”

-LISA PRICE CANALE; @LISAPRICEINTERIORS

“Losing my home in the Palisades redefined my sense of purpose. Designers and architects play a critical role in guiding homeowners and communities through a process that extends beyond reconstruction. It’s vital to consider: How can we rebuild with greater foresight?”

-CHINMAYA MISRA, @CHIN.CHIN_DESIGN

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A well-designed home should not only be beautiful but also practical. It needs to enhance everyday living— enter AllSouth Appliance. As the industry works to build more integrated and supportive home environments, they are here to supply the appliances that make it all come together. “Since our founding in 1997, we have grown from a small, three-person operation to a trusted name in the industry,” says President Tyler Hillman. “We serve builders, designers and homeowners alike in Alabama, Florida and Tennessee.” With seven showrooms and two di stributions centers, the company offers a curated selection of more than 100 top appliance brands. Still, Hillman says, “We don’t just sell appliances.” He elaborates: “We build relationships. Our team is committed to guiding clients through every step of the process, from selection to installation and beyond.” As a family-owned business, AllSouth prioritizes community engagement, fostering a sense of dependability that has become its hallmark.

A Finger On The Pulse

In an industry where technology and design evolve rapidly, AllSouth Appliance remains at the forefront by staying deeply engaged with the latest trends and innovations. “This is critical to our ability to help our clients make informed decisions that align with modern design and performance expectations,” Hillman says. A key part of the approach is active participation in industry events, brand councils and roundtable discussions, where the team gains firsthand insights into emerging trends. These collaborations allow AllSouth to bring cutting-edge solutions to its showrooms, from

high-tech refrigeration to statementmaking range hoods. The company also takes an educational approach, hosting events that connect builders, designers and homeowners with leading brands. “By fostering these conversations, we create a more immersive and informed shopping experience,” Hillman explains. This dedication to expertise ensures that every client—whether a seasoned industry professional or a first-time homeowner—receives personalized guidance and access to the best the market has to offer.

Above Zephyr’s beverage center and Sub-Zero’s panel-ready refrigerator blend seamlessly, while Monogram’s 48-inch custom brass hood adds a bold, handcrafted statement. Photography Top left Courtesy of Zephyr; Bottom left Courtesy of Sub-Zero; Right Courtesy of Monogram

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SPRING IS IN FULL BLOOM as evident in joyful rooms awash in florals, the verdant rolling acres of a legacy estate, and the latest design books BURSTING WITH FRESH IDEAS . DESIGN BY LOVE AND INTERIORS

Floral FRENZY

LUXE’s bird’s-eye view of design across the country uncovers a bouquet of dreamy, botanical wallpaper-clad interiors.

PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT

“I chose the same pattern for both the walls and window treatments to camouflage the spatial flaws and asymmetry of the guest bedroom (above left). This airy, flowing floral by Soane was the perfect motif to blur the hard lines of the architecture.”

–Kerri Pilchik, kerripilchikdesign.com

“The fluid movement of the vanilla-colored de Gournay wallpaper balances this dining room’s architectural detailing (above right). As a floral counterpoint, the 24K gold-foiled bulbs on the Lindsey Adelman chandelier are reminiscent of buds ready to burst.”

–Amy Aidinis Hirsch, amyhirsch.com

“To continue the home’s ‘outside in’ theme in the dining room (right), we selected chinoiserie de Gournay panels depicting peonies and tulip trees customized in an antique rose finish. The metallic effect gives the space unexpected—and stunning!—dimension.”

–Peti Lau, petilau.com

Pasadena, California

“This guest room (left) gets great light, and the door is always open, so we wanted it to be a happy spot to glance at. The Lake August wallpaper works well because there’s breathing room in the light ground, and the repeat doesn’t feel monotonous thanks to its abstract and vine-y nature.”

–Max Humphrey, maxhumphrey.com

“The dining room (below left) looks through the kitchen and out to the yard, creating a seamless indoor- outdoor flow. The scale of the trees in the Cole & Son wallpaper perfectly suits the space, and our client loved the harmonious connection between the pattern and views outside.”

–Melanie Love, loveandinteriors.com

“The homeowner wanted to incorporate pineapples as a welcoming symbol of hospitality, which became the inspiration for the Arte wallpaper used in the dining room of this historic house (below right). The florals are bold and dramatic yet inherently classic, creating a sense of timeless elegance.”

–Eddie Maestri, maestristudio.com

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A FLORAL-FORWARD THEME IMBUES A RYE, NEW YORK, HOME WITH PLUCKED-FROM-THE-GARDEN FRESHNESS.

blooming BEAUTY

WRITTEN BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT

Millwork painted Benjamin Moore’s November Skies and pillows of corresponding Cowtan & Tout fabrics compose the cutting room palette.

A Phillip Jeffries grass-cloth covers the walls. The Roman shades sport a Thibaut textile.

PHOTO: LESLEY UNRUH.

“There was nothing in there except for an unfinished dog bath,” laughs Taylor Mattos of the half-constructed bonus room in her clients’ Rye, New York, residence. “It was a pass-through area that didn’t know what it wanted to be.” There was, however, an upside to the previous owners’ abandoned pet spa: plumbing was in place. Tucked at the rear of the residence, the room spills out to a collection of established gardens including herb, stepped, children’s discovery and more. The designer immediately imagined swapping the bath for a farmhouse sink, visions of dinner party flower arrangements and mixing cocktails for alfresco fêtes dancing in her head. And so, a cutting room-meets-wet bar was raised from the studs, wrapped in a wipeable vinyl grass-cloth wallpaper and fit with millwork painted a nuanced denim tone Mattos describes as “not too preppy with an air of casualness.” An array

of blue-and-white “country chic” floral textiles wink to the functionality of the space—and preview the home’s emphasis on botanical motifs.

Take the formal dining room, where a teal-and-champagne wallpaper bedecked with energetic poppies steals the show. “It felt traditional, but a fresher, more youthful interpretation for this young family,” notes Mattos, who spied the new skew at Gracie’s Los Angeles showroom and committed on the spot. The space’s chic mix includes an antique reproduction mirror with rosettes, a smoky, rock crystal chandelier and weathered-wood sconces for an informal material counterpoint. This finely considered sensibility is what defines the work of Rinfret, Ltd., the Greenwich, Connecticut- and Palm Beach, Florida-based firm she has led alongside her design-superstar mother, Cindy Rinfret, since 2020. “The phantom thread

of our work, so to speak, is the execution,” Mattos affirms. “We never want a room to hit you over the head—we want you to go inside and discover all the little details and layers.”

This particular collaboration between mother and daughter serves as a reminder that florals needn’t read fussy, frilly or feminine. With surprising palettes and strategic deployments, they can bring youthful verve, and, more importantly, drive home a sense of place through design. Sums Mattos, “The view through every window is trees, gardens and greenery. So much of this house was about capturing that feeling.” rinfretltd.com

Designer Taylor Mattos makes the case for neutral floral interiors at the Rinfret, Ltd. offices in Greenwich (above left). A dining room (above) vignette spotlights an Iatesta Studio sconce and a mirror from A. Tyner Antiques set against Gracie’s Poppies wallpaper.

Home Away

EVERY GREAT ESTATE NEEDS A FOLLY OR TWO—JUST ASK ARCHITECT CHARLES HILTON.

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BY

JENNIFER PFAFF SMITH

Like a family growing with the next generation, legacy properties have a way of evolving alongside their stewards.

Outbuildings, like pool houses, pergolas or pavilions, can enhance an estate while complementing what exists. “They invite you to discover nooks and crannies you would never appreciate if you didn’t have a destination,” architect Charles Hilton observes. This is what he accomplished at Sleepy Cat Farm, the Greenwich, Connecticut, property he has nurtured over 20 years with a beguiling collection of accessory structures.

The key, notes Hilton, is to tie them to the principal residence using consistent materials or styles. “But there’s got to be a bit of whimsy and folly,” he adds. For instance, Hilton designed Sleepy Cat’s guesthouse as a French Normandy manor (above), countering the Georgian main house, but applied Connecticut fieldstone to reflect its surrounds.

No matter the look or purpose, these points of interest should be personal, the architect emphasizes—like Sleepy Cat’s observatory (right), where he etched a constellation map on the floor for the owner, who was in the satellite business. “You can have a lot of fun with them,” Hilton sums. “It’s a freedom of expression.” hiltonarchitects.com

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Old World Meets New

ZOFFANY

“Storytelling has always been important to Zoffany because it was established as an interior restoration brand,” says lead designer Peter Gomez, explaining that the company, founded in 1980, has deep roots in the refurbishment of English country houses like Temple Newsam, where Zoffany reproduced original wallpapers, ultimately sparking its first collection.

Indienne, the latest release from the storied brand, includes fabrics and wallpapers featuring patterns inspired by archival documents, as well as reworkings of popular designs. “The patterns are designed to be layered upon one another for an elegantly

comfortable look,” Gomez reveals. Pattern names hint at origin stories, like Sanganeri (right), a hand-blocked floral named afer the town in India where printing blocks have been hand-carved for centuries. Joining such historical motifs are contemporary expressions created by artists like Charlie Calder-Potts, who designed a mural for the collection. “Our studio incorporates a wide range of craftsmanship,” Gomez continues. “Modern techniques are treated with the same care as traditional methods, like in our Mughal Menagerie wallpaper, which uses digital technology and traditional printing techniques.” Adding, “experimenting with process early in the design sparks fresh creative directions and lets designs evolve in harmony with the chosen technique.” zoffany.sandersondesigngroup.com

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PIERRE FREY

“I wanted to do something that hadn’t been done before,” says Patrick Frey of his new Deserts collection for Pierre Frey, the family business founded by his father in 1935. “Deserts, whether in Africa or Asia, are not all the same—they’re not just sand, there are animals and people, and the colors are different—so we used our imaginations to play with reality, not copy it,” he explains. Over the course of a year, Frey and his artisans gathered enough ideas to ensure a mix of wovens in various prints, colors and textures, “but it’s all a test until the final selection, when I cut half and only keep the best,” he says, noting that Deserts encompasses fabrics, wallpapers and rugs. A few of his favorites include Ammos, a palm tree-patterned wallpaper printed on straw (“If you want something quiet in a corridor, this is it,” he says), and L’arbre Du Voyageur (right). “It’s said that early travelers in the desert would cut the tree’s stalks and drink the water found inside,” he explains, adding that he liked the pattern so much that it’s also available as a fabric and wallpaper. “Storytelling helps explain our choices, but the idea was to build a collection that makes people dream.” pierrefrey.com

Exploring History

COWTAN & TOUT

When your archive comprises some 35,000 documents, inspiration can come from the smallest of details. Such was the case for Cowtan & Tout’s Design Director, Catherine Croner, when her team set out to craft the brand’s 2025 collection. (Cowtan & Tout was founded in America in 1924 and purchased by the Colefax Group in London during the 1980s.) “An old fragment may have a yarn with a unique texture that we want to recreate, or a historic wallpaper might have an exciting color combination,” she explains. To contemporize palettes, stylists paint croquis, or color studies, that are pinned to the studio’s walls for

discussion. “It’s an ongoing exercise of editing and re-envisioning, but ultimately this collection has a narrative influenced by the archetypal figure of the world traveler, collector and connoisseur,” Croner adds. Highlights of the new assortment include Aubury (above), a vining floral handprinted with 19th-century wood blocks, and a revisit to their 18th-century-inspired Botanique Spectaculaire (near left), now updated on a linen ground. Jahan (far left), an elephant design rooted in Mughal aesthetics is new too, and “lends theatricality to any room,” says Croner. “We’re always looking at old ways of making fabrics that have endured, but also new technologies, like weaving our new épinglé velvets on modern jacquard looms. It’s about finding the best methods to bring each design to life.” cowtan.com

TRADE SECRET

INDUSTRY TRAILBLAZER AND PRESIDENT OF AMERICAN LEATHER, VERONICA SCHNITZIUS, TEASES THE COMPANY’S EXCITING NEW REVEAL.

WRITTEN BY LARA HALLOCK

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIE SOEFER

Veronica Schnitzius has a secret to tell. Behind the scenes, the American Leather president is orchestrating an exciting new concept that promises a sophisticated spin on its brilliantly engineered furniture. The premium brand within the American Leather house will wrap luxurious materials over softer, sophisticated silhouettes. “It’s a more editorial line,” she divulges.

The news adds another layer of success to Schnitzius’ two-decadelong career at the company, where she cut her teeth as an engineer before rising through the ranks. The Colombia native—who came to

the U.S. during a period of unrest in her home country—has remained committed to innovation and perfecting the craft of manufacturing. Indeed, the Dallas factory itself is a thing of beauty. Inside, soaring stacks of leather surround engineers and artisans who produce pieces made to last a lifetime. “We joke that we make our frames like tanks,” she says. And soon, she’ll bring that expertise in craftsmanship to the company’s elevated new brand. Read more about what’s in store at luxesource.com, including their even greater focus on the design community. americanleather.com

An elevated new luxury concept will soon make its debut under American Leather President Veronica Schnitzius.

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As the days grow longer and we unwind outside with friends and family well after sunset, an age-old question persists: how to stay warm outdoors. Enter Galanter & Jones, a design and fabrication studio run by Aaron and Miranda Jones, a brother and sister duo who have not only solved this longstanding problem but also introduced a chic and elevated addition to your alfresco affairs.

Nearly a decade ago, while working on a design-build project in San Francisco, a city notorious for its ckle weather,

Aaron began tinkering with a heated seating concept to make the backyard more useable. After an extended period of research and development, Galanter & Jones was born, introducing stylish heated furniture made of high-tech cast stone in a variety of colors and styles capable of withstanding year-round outdoor use.

“Once people sit down, they are instant converts,” Miranda explains, “think of it as an experience akin to laying on river rock warmed by the sun.” So, take a seat, sit back and relax. galanterandjones.com

PHOTO: CAITLIN BEYER FOR GALANTER & JONES.

The playful curvilinear Apollo Lounge and Chair by Galanter & Jones, shown in Graphite, were inspired by the round forms of planets, globes and spheres.

Coveted Collab

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TWO ICONIC BRANDS TEAM UP? A COLLECTION NOT TO BE MISSED.

Kravet, a leader in textiles and fabrics, has launched its rst collaboration with outdoor furnishings powerhouse Brown Jordan. The cohesive assortment includes a variety of dining chairs, chaise lounges, sectional sofas and tables, along with accessories including poufs, umbrellas and re tables. Upholstered frames are exclusively covered in signature Kravet fabrics, with custom options also available. Designed with versatility in mind, each piece features innovative materials such as aluminum framing, performance fabrics and strapping, and Dekton surfaces, making the collection ideal for all areas—from decks and porches to sunrooms and poolside patios. kravet.com, brownjordan.com

Juno Stool in Pebble Beach and Miles Side Chair

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A charming cottage designed by NB Design Group with architecture by DeForest Architects blends seamlessly with its Washington coast surroundings—an ideal setting for the Kravet x Brown Jordan furniture collaboration.

Meaningful Design to Inspire People’s Lives

INSPIRED BY NATURE. DESIGNED FOR LIFE OUTDOORS.

The Urban Bonfire x Dekton collection redefines outdoor kitchens with a seamless blend of durability, performance, and sophisticated design. Featuring marinegrade aluminum cabinetry wrapped in Dekton cladding, precision-engineered stainless steel hardware, and a curated selection of functional accessories, this collection is built to withstand the elements while elevating modern outdoor living.

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Summer Hours

Poltrona Frau’s Secret Garden furniture collection looks as evocative as its name suggests. Designed in collaboration with Roberto Lazzeroni, the line draws inspiration from the alluring la dolce vita lifestyle and Mediterranean decorative traditions, such as ceramic-topped tables, to create a modern iteration using handnished glazed stoneware (see dining table below). Meanwhile, upholstery is available in seaworthy blues (shown), greens, terracotta and chalk, and backed with a hand-woven cotton webbing, all equipped to withstand many seasons spent in effortless relaxation. poltronafrau.com

The Secret Garden Armchair and Table.

Bring the Heat

There are grills and then there are Officine Gullo grills. The Italian company has taken its infamous metal ranges and kitchen expertise to the outdoor barbecue, and the result is as sleek and sporty as a luxury sports car. The OG Professional Grill is capable of 15 different cooking methods and features their signature corrosion-resistant stainless steel. Precision and performance aside, it’s the head-turning colorways that make this a covetable addition to your alfresco cooking area. officinegullo.com

Freestanding 42" OG Professional Grill in Grotto Azzura and Matcha.

A Jupiter, Florida, oasis featuring interiors by Ellen Kavanaugh is a fitting backdrop for these colorful finds.

Paris Picks

TRUE TO FORM, CHEERY FLORAL FABRICS AND WALLCOVERINGS RING IN THE SEASON AHEAD.

Every January, the design world descends upon Paris, where brands debut new fabric and wallcovering collections. This year’s launches saw an abundance of flower-forward motifs, ranging from groovy and graphic to sweet and sophisticated. Here, LUXE editors’ share their favorite prints for spring.

1—Orangerie Fabric in Delft with Gert Voorjans / jimthompson.com

2—Forget Me Not Wallcovering in Orléans Blue / callidusguild.com

3—Persephone Fabric in Bluebell by Spring Street / pollackassociates.com 4—Palm Parade Fabric in Flax Flower / libertylondon.com 5—In Bloom Wallcovering in Parchment / perennialsfabrics.com 6—Blackthorn Weave Outdoor Fabric in Indigo / wmorrisandco.com 7—Lucky Charm Wallcovering / lalacurio.com 8—La Farge Tapestry Fabric in Puce by Vervain with Barry Dixon / fabricut.com 9—Momentos Pass Wallcovering in Fleeting Time with Wendy Morrison / paretewalls.com 10—Myrtle Wallcovering in Sky / weitznerlimited.com

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FOR THE FEARLESS FEW

DELICIOUS DESIGN, WELL-BALANCED FUNCTION AND A BIG DASH OF INNOVATION IS THE PERFECT RECIPE FOR THE IDEAL KITCHEN.

Achieving this delicate balance requires a design expert with a collaborative approach to creating unique kitchen environments. These comprehensive spaces should not only inspire the family chef, but provide the perfect place for doing homework, playing games, relaxing with a glass of wine or healthy snack and entertaining guests. That is why we at AjMadison are proud to present the Kitchen Design Collective.

Showcasing the remarkable work of some of our most celebrated and accomplished design partners, the Kitchen Design Collective combines their unique creative genius and affinity for function with our exceptional inventory of world-class brands, unmatched expertise, extensive product knowledge and white-glove service. Turn the page to see what Michele Gratch Interiors and AjMadison were able to accomplish in Atlanta.

Versatile and powerful, this combi-steam oven amplifies food’s flavor and the chef’s abilities.

and performance.

Innovative, Elevated + Inspiring

A KITCHEN THAT BLENDS STATE-OF-THE-ART FUNCTION WITH CHIC TIMELESS STYLE IS THE CONSUMMATE HOST’S DREAM COME TRUE.

From culinary workshop to the home’s primary gathering spot to the epicenter of entertaining, today’s kitchen plays myriad roles in modern life. This is something Michele Gratch and her team at Michele Gratch Interiors weave into each of their projects with care, skill and flair. “Equally livable and luxurious, our designs offer a fresh, personalized take on classic interiors that inspire busy professionals and their families to live their best lives.”

FRESH

AND FABULOUS

Energized by the homeowner’s love for color, Gratch reimagined this vintage 1920s Ansley Park home as a sumptuous blend of old-world architectural elements complemented by a bright, contemporary, highly livable design. “Wanting to honor both the history of the home and our client’s unique personality, we kept our hard finishes timeless, while infusing the interior with vibrant color and sophisticated whimsy through the use of bold paint, elegant wallpaper and refined fabrics.”

INVITING DESIGN

When it came to the kitchen, Gratch considered her busy client’s day-to-day needs, as well as her desire for a space that is serene and welcoming.

“As someone who loves to entertain and is a bit of a techie, the homeowner wanted smart, energyefficient appliances that fit both her aesthetic and functional needs,” she shares. Working closely with the team at AjMadison’s Atlanta showroom, Gratch was able to source appliances from Miele and La Cornue that fit the design bill perfectly.

A modern classic, this custom range hood is the pinnacle of style and performance.

The La Cornue range is the ultimate in elegance

Miele MasterCool Series 36-Inch Smart Built-In Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator

Designed for seamless integration, this smart refrigerator offers MasterCool technology, intuitive touch controls, spacious, customizable storage and optimal food preservation, all while adding a touch of sophistication to any kitchen.

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Modern Classics

ELEGANCE, INNOVATION AND ENGINEERING MAKE THESE APPLIANCES THE PERFECT ACCOUTREMENTS.

Miele PureLine 30-Inch Single Combi-Steam Oven

A sophisticated combi-steam oven that combines steam, convection and precision cooking. With MasterChef automatic programs, a high-resolution touch display and Wi-Fi connectivity, this oven delivers restaurant-quality results at home.

$8,299; SKU: Miele DGC7885CTS

Miele PureLine 30-Inch Handleless Smart Warming Drawer

Ideal for keeping dishes warm, proofing dough or slow-cooking, this drawer is a versatile addition for meal prep and entertaining.

$2,499; SKU: Miele ESW7670CTS

APPLIANCE NOT SHOWN: Miele 24-Inch Built-In Panel-Ready Fully Integrated Smart Dishwasher, $1,949; SKU: Miele G7186SCVI

Miele PureLine Series 30-Inch Built-In Smart Coffee Machine

Miele’s whole bean system delivers incredible flavor that is sure to please the coffee connoisseur.

$6,499; SKU: Miele CVA7875CTS

La Cornue CornuFé 90 Classic Colors

36-Inch Freestanding Dual Fuel Range

A statement of timeless French craftsmanship, the La Cornue CornuFé 90 blends iconic design with modern performance.

Call 800.570.3355 to Request Pricing; SKU: La Cornue C9NF

AN ADVANTAGEOUS APPLIANCE ALLIANCE

With their unmatched inventory, appliance expertise and white-glove service, AjMadison helps Michele Gratch take her kitchen designs and client satisfaction to a higher level.

Why is AjMadison your go-to team when choosing appliances? First, AjMadison’s incredible inventory of best-in-class brands serves the needs of homeowners who love to cook, as well as those who don’t. Next, their team is incredibly friendly and their customer service is top-notch. Finally, AjMadison’s deep product knowledge has helped us troubleshoot issues on specific projects, locate hard-to-find parts and find creative solutions to unique design challenges.

Describe the appliances you chose for this project. My client had a La Cornue in the past and loved it, so we worked with AjMadison to find the right La Cornue range and hood that

became the kitchen’s visual and functional centerpiece. We complemented that with durable, high-quality, cutting-edge appliances by Miele. Naturally, we went with panel-ready options that allow these pieces to blend seamlessly with the crisp, white cabinetry.

Talk about a unique design feature you included. When we wanted to create a beautiful coffee bar in a pass-through to the kitchen, AjMadison suggested a built-in model by Miele. This coffee machine is both a luxury and a gamechanger as it allows our client to make delicious cappuccinos, lattes and espressos, and steam rich frothy milk like a barista.

How are these appliances helping to elevate your client’s lifestyle?

Interestingly enough, since the renovation, my client’s love for her new kitchen has inspired her to become an avid home cook!

What does being a part of the AjMadison Kitchen Design Collective mean to you? Being aligned with the appliance professionals at AjMadison is a true pleasure. Their extensive expertise, willingness to guide and assist at every stage of the process and unsurpassed level of customer service makes AjMadison a brand I’m proud to partner with.

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Gratch, Principal Designer of Michele Gratch Interiors

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.”

Coverage will extend beyond print, with “The Story of Home” launching across LUXE’s online platforms and social media channels beginning in May, amplifying the impact of these visionaries’ voices.

A special thanks to our current Visionaries partners: Eichholtz (Los Angeles), Kat Black Interiors (Dallas), Pittet Architecturals (Dallas), and The Luxury Bed Collection (Chicago + Dallas).

LIVING

KITCHEN + BATH

FEAST YOUR EYES on an orangerie-inspired folly, a charming laundry room and A ONE-OF-A-KIND HAND-PAINTED BATHTUB .

A Zuber mural envelops the kitchen, playing off sky-blue lava stone counters sourced through Sue Fisher King. The pendants are Soane Britain, and the counter stools are Mainly Baskets Home. EuroLine Windows flood the space with natural light.

HOLDING COURT

A UTAH SPORTS PAVILION’S VIBRANT KITCHEN, PANTRY AND BATH FLOURISH WITHIN A CHIC RETREAT INSPIRED BY THE DESIGN OF CLASSIC FRENCH ORANGERIES.

WRITTEN BY KELLY PHILLIPS BADAL

French Open

Given that her clients had commissioned a sports structure sited between the tennis and volleyball courts on their property, athletically attired interiors might have seemed like an easy win. But Salt Lake City-based Hillary Taylor’s design scheme blooms from the owners’ love of France— specifically, the orangerie at the Petit Trianon of Versailles, the famed private chateau of Marie Antoinette. Marrying the architecture of an orangerie with an activity-and entertaining-focused accessory building isn’t even that farfetched, says Taylor: Both are wellness-minded spaces devoted to leisurely pursuits. “Everything is about access to light,” she notes. A central glass ceiling presides over the pavilion’s multifaceted main gathering area, and is met by columns, cornices and details like a double Greek key frieze and ornamental treillage. The open kitchen, grounding one side of the main room, features a botanical wallcovering that emphasizes the structure’s greenhouse vibe, paired with glossy blue countertops that tie to the sky. A sportier counterpoint comes via the bathroom, rendered in crisp green and white. “The architectural detailing is a lot more formal than the way this retreat is lived in, but that’s appropriate for life,” comments the designer, who worked with architect Jon Jang, residential designer Bradford R. Houston and general contractor Mike Dahl to complete the sophisticated pavilion. “You should be able to use knockout spaces.” hillarytaylorinteriors.com

Another view of the kitchen (above left) highlights the bamboo-framed cabinetry by Wasatch Woodwrights and Armac Martin hardware. The bathroom (above right) boasts an OKA mirror and Waterworks vanity hardware. The pantry (right) is lined with custom cabinetry and “is its own little destination,” says designer Hillary Taylor.

photos: jonathan mitchell.

BATHING BEAUTY

SURE TO BE THE FOCAL POINT OF ANY EN SUITE, THESE HAND-PAINTED TUBS ELEVATE THE BATHING EXPERIENCE TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.

Forget the traditional white bathtub! Instead, sink into a concrete tub from Buenos Aires-based company Konqrit, who takes a more artful—and transcendental—approach to bathing. Founder Cecilia García Galofre pivoted from a career in textile and fashion design to create elevated pieces for the bathroom (they also design sink basins) that bring beauty and sophistication to everyday routines. Only two years after its debut, the brand is making waves with a bespoke collaboration featuring artists and poets who transform the made-to-order tubs into a canvas with their brushstrokes and prose. The Bahía Chica model, shown here, is enveloped in a botanical painting titled De Raíz by Argentinian artist Catalina Ruiz. konqrit.com

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Light House

A retreat on Alabama’s Lake Martin embraces stylistic contrasts and sense of place, becoming a beacon for one family.

WRITTEN BY FELICIA FEASTER PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY FOLLOWILL

Architecture: David Baker, Tippett Sease Baker Architecture

Interior Design: Susan Ferrier, Susan Ferrier Interiors

Home Builder: Trent Calhoun, Calhoun Construction

Landscape Architecture: Ryan McKnight, McKnight Landscape Architects

The living room features a BDDW club chair alongside a Highland House sofa upholstered in Mark Alexander linen, topped by pillows wearing Dedar fabric with Holly Hunt trim. A collection of Tommy Mitchell wall sculptures brings dimension and contrast. The vintage iron-and-marble side table is from Showrooms 2220.

Previous page: Designer Susan Ferrier selected pieces to enhance the same room’s sense of airiness—like Formations’ Umbrian lanterns from Jerry Pair. Flanking the fireplace of Vetter Stone-sourced Indiana limestone is a wing chair covered in Marvic Textiles’ Albano fabric.

When does a house become more than a shelter and a refuge? In the case of one Alabama family’s Lake Martin home, it’s when it’s also a love letter to stone and wood that beguiles loved ones to gather.

The homeowner, a successful businessman with an equally accomplished wife and daughter in her 20s, hoped to build a vacation retreat that honored the timeless appeal of classic lake house architecture while remaining luminous, inviting and au courant. Renowned for its elegant approach to rusticity, Lake Martin is such a place the client has loved for decades, as the project’s architect, David Baker, explains.

The architect and his client scoured Lake Martin for more than a year before finding the perfect property: a 1980s residence with good bones sited on a small peninsula within the 44,000-acre waterway. “Part of my initial plan was to bring the lake as close as possible to the house,” Baker reveals. He delivered on that objective in a variety of ways, including the stacked wall of windows overlooking the pool and patio on the waterfront side of the home.

Landscape architect Ryan McKnight was enlisted to amplify the connection between the house and lake with an emphasis on the hardscape. Part of that effort involved installing a raised infinity pool, its vanishing point blending imperceptibly with the lake itself. Furthering symmetry and connection, “The width of the pool aligns with that of the large bank of windows at the center of the home,” McKnight notes. The pool’s custom interior also was tinted to mimic the precise color of the lake, reinforcing the illusion of continuity between land and water.

With builder Trent Calhoun coming highly recommended by friends, the client was eager to recruit him for the renovation. Baker found Calhoun to be resourceful, meticulous and handson throughout every step of the process. Together, they elevated the construction to a work of high craft. Still, the project’s most fortuitous union was between Baker and designer Susan Ferrier, who have built a marvelous rapport over the years through more than 20 collaborative projects.

Ferrier understood the assignment from the jump: to create a getaway so alluring, guests would be helpless to resist its gravitational pull.

The designer’s secret weapon? Her ability to blend luxury with lifestyle, carefully considering every moment of daily routine. To wit, she transformed the primary bathroom into a splendid oasis, complete with a wall-to-wall vanity offering multiple spots to sit or stand while getting ready.

In the adjoining bedroom, a rich bronze tone envelops the walls, ceiling and trim, lending alluring contrast to the home’s lighter spaces. The complex hue pulls from several points on the color spectrum, hints of which are continuously revealed with the shifting sunlight. “It reacts to whatever light is filtering through those windows off the lake,” Ferrier explains, emphasizing how the saturated room harmonizes with the verdant landscape. “Compared to the brightness of the public spaces, the primary suite is such a private area, so it gets a little richer, a little cozier,” she comments. “We struck a balance of dark and light throughout this house.”

Both Baker and Ferrier were committed to creating something quite sophisticated—think the luxury trappings of a stay at Claridge’s, rather than a rugged overnight in the country. With the wife’s input, Baker paired deep-mink lap siding with naturally aged cedar shingles, linking the abode’s material palette to the surrounding hardwood forest while offering a contemporary take on Adirondack architecture.

“When you walk in the front door, the house reveals to you where you are,” Baker expresses. That warm sense of welcome begins at the threshold, where the lake beckons beyond the expanse of tall windows. Smaller transoms throughout the main level let the rooms drink in the daylight. The transition from the home’s striking charcoal exterior to its refreshing white interior, Ferrier describes, is “almost like breaking into a piece of fruit.”

One of the most remarkable elements within the house is the dramatic scissor truss that crisscrosses over the kitchen and family room, giving this freeflowing area the feeling of a cathedral ceiling. This feature also keeps the 17-foot-tall vaulted heights from feeling too overwhelming, “bringing humility to the space,” Baker explains.

The quality time the family now spends at the lake is a testament to that welcoming aura. “This is a place where your biggest decision becomes, ‘What bottle of wine am I going to open?’ ” Ferrier says cheekily. “A second home should reflect who you aspire to be—the inner you.”

Architect David Baker’s scissor trusses anchor the kitchen.

Gregorius Pineo stools from Jerry Pair line the island by Graham Heilman Cabinetry. A custom chandelier from Charles Edwards lights the Sub-Zero appliances.

“When you walk in the front door, the house reveals to you where you are.”

–DAVID BAKER

The family room offers unobstructed views through corner windows by Kolbe Windows & Doors. Ferrier furnished the setting with sculptural pieces such as wing chairs by Anees Furniture & Design from Paul Plus and floor lamps by Pfeifer Studio.

A Holland MacRae mirror reflects the primary bedroom’s scenery, including a Casamidy chaise and an Ironies bed wrapped in Kirkby Design velvet. Above, a triptych by Atlanta artist Ashton Watson enriches the atmosphere near a Paul Ferrante chandelier.

Above: The loggia embraces comfortable upholstery with curvaceous details, seen in the Kettal dining chairs from Paul Plus. Daybreak daybeds by Link Outdoor join a Kartell lounge chair from Switch Modern for ample seating.

Opposite: Fenestration by Kolbe Windows & Doors provides the backdrop to Gloster rocking chairs by Henrik Pedersen and a Greenwich side table by Danao. The arrangement gathers at the edge of the pool, which Baker designed in concert with landscape architect Ryan McKnight.

Continuing sight lines from the center of the home to culminate at the lake, the knife-edge infinity pool’s PebbleTec interior was color-matched to mirror the water’s hue. Gloster’s Kay chaises frame the feature, specified by McKnight.

Architecture: Todd Pullen and Christian Reed, Pullen & Reed

Interior Design: Tim Hobby, HA Modern

Home Builder: Jim Sculac, Sculac Homes Inc.

Landscape Architecture: John Howard, Howard Design Studio

MARC MAULDIN

Bespoke details and intricate precision form the backdrop for a modern masterpiece in Atlanta’s historic Ansley Park.

MAJOR IMPACT

WRITTEN BY

LAUREN FINNEY

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Opposing design philosophies can sometimes clash, but in the right hands, they lead to remarkable results. Homeowners

Aaron Wilson and Tommy Chapman embraced this dynamic when assembling the design team for their new abode in Atlanta’s historic Ansley Park. Within a neighborhood renowned for its eclectic architecture, they sought a contemporary residence with classic bones—one that would reflect their modern lifestyle while honoring the traditional context of their surroundings.

The couple called on late residential designer Frank Neely to strike this delicate balance. Although he passed away mere months before the project’s completion, Neely’s lasting mark on the structure is indelible. From the beginning, “Frank understood my goal of blending a modern aesthetic with Ansley Park’s historic charm,” Aaron notes. “He also embraced my desire to pack as many features into this house as possible.” Following Neely’s passing, a pair of his associates, residential designers Christian Reed and Todd Pullen, took the project over the finish line. “It’s a monumental home,” Reed shares, “and a wonderful testament to Neely’s style.”

The long, slender lot faces three parks, presenting picturesque views but ample design challenges. Fortunately, Neely enlisted Jim Sculac—a general contractor he had collaborated with for 20 years—to minimize obstacles for this intricate build. Sculac brought an arsenal of solutions to the bespoke home, including corner pocket doors and a rooftop rainwater collection system. “This entire house threaded the needle; we couldn’t have fit another square inch on that lot,” Pullen comments.

Considering the property’s narrow proportions and strict setbacks, every design choice needed to be strategic. “My goal was to ensure that everywhere you looked, there was something special to see,” Aaron says. Fortunately, designer Tim Hobby knew exactly how to deliver on that brief. He came to the project armed with a deep understanding of the owners—having called them friends for decades and completed homes for them in multiple cities. Aiming to infuse their Ansley Park abode with warmth and levity, he helped source a wealth of unique artworks and commissioned a sculptural chandelier to crown the living room. The fixture evokes falling leaves or birds in flight, drawing the eye downward from a custom golden canopy. “It envelops you in light,” Hobby observes.

For Aaron, a three-dimensional feature wall was nonnegotiable—and it became the anchor point around which all other elements revolved. Early in the project, Hobby, Neely and the couple traveled to Verona, Italy, to source stones that would meet Aaron’s expectations. They landed on Dedalus, a striking specimen with rich black, blue and green veining. Hobby leveraged the material to customize the ridged, book-matched statement wall in the double-height living room. “As you walk by, you get this incredible optical illusion of movement,” Aaron describes.

To counterbalance the room’s dramatic stone, Hobby introduced tactile upholstery in bouclé, mohair and nubuck leather, complemented by wool-and-cashmere draperies. Lacquered brass and bronze accents layer in elegant patina.

A similar juxtaposition of materials continues into the dining room, where a Nero Marquina marble fireplace, solid cast-bronze dining table and sculptural sconces pop against alternating panels of intricate Italian boiserie. The handcarved wooden embellishments, arranged in a deconstructed pattern, add a modern playfulness.

The primary bedroom also benefits from boiserie, albeit in a sleeker application. For each room, precision was paramount: Reed measured both to the millimeter before artisans in Italy spent 18 months crafting the panels. The two batches of boiserie filled an entire 40-foot-long shipping container—underscoring this home’s delicate logistical complexities. “This project was a constant dialogue with so many minds and talents involved,” Reed recalls.

Material precision is also apparent in the indoor swimming pool, framed by gray-veined stone and folding doors that open onto manicured outdoor living spaces by landscape architect John Howard. The synthetic turf lawn is edged using the same marble as the terrace and pool deck, ensuring a cohesive connection to the exterior. Oakleaf holly shrubs, trimmed into structured hedges, further define the pool garden. “They’re clipped above head height for privacy but allow distant views into the majestic tree canopy of the adjacent city park,” notes Howard, whose minimalist design in varied shades of green provides the backdrop to urncapped limestone piers filled with seasonal flora.

While the residence became something of a magnum opus for Neely, it held special significance for every member of the design team as well. “Creating freely with my clients’ trust was incredibly rewarding,” Hobby comments. “With this house, there were no real limitations— only opportunities.”

The living room’s custom version of Ochre’s Moonlight Murmuration installation from R Hughes includes a brass canopy and resembles birds in flight. A Raphael Navot lamp for Charles Paris and a tabletop glass sculpture by Nathalie Ziegler provide artful accents.

Previous page: Book-matched slabs of Dedalus marble were transformed into a ridged feature wall by Antolini. A coordinating Keel coffee table, Roger sofa and wool rug—all by Minotti—join a Natasha Baradaran swivel chair. The lacquered brass stair railing was fabricated by Mill & Forge.

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An indoor infinity pool with a hot tub by Neptune Pools links the main volume to the pool house. At right, a hand-carved granite wall by Antolini lends texture, while Bianco Lasa Covelano Vena Oro marble flooring meets a retractable Euro-Wall system—revealing green spaces by landscape architect John Howard.

NEW Point of View

For her own lakefront home in Macon, Georgia, a designer embraces her love of bold modernity with an outdoor emphasis.

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BY

LISA BINGHAM DEWART

Interior Design: Kelly Finley, Joy Street Design

Landscape Architecture: Jim Bloodworth, Cutting Edge Landscaping

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARC MAULDIN | STYLING BY ELISSA BENZIE

Designer Kelly Finley called California home for 20 years before relocating with her family to her husband, Delvecchio’s, native Georgia. “All of my aesthetic and experience came from the West Coast,” shares the designer, who practiced as an attorney in the Bay Area before pivoting to interior design about a decade ago. Following years living in midcentury dwellings around the Golden State, Finley’s move to Macon came with a bit of an aesthetic culture shock.

“The real estate was more traditional here,” she notes. “But we wanted the bones of modern architecture.” The couple found their match in a 1980s abode on Lake Tobesofkee. “It had the right feel—including tons of windows to capture natural light and a simple roofline,” the designer says, adding: “A waterfront home wasn’t something I knew I wanted, but I loved the view.”

Though the modern bones were there, the former vacation retreat wasn’t designed for daily living. “The kitchen was a narrow galley format, the main living space was relatively dark due to small windows, the floors were carpeted, and there was a beigey-taupe sponge finish on the walls,” Finley recalls. Additionally, “The deck was small, and you couldn’t see the beautiful lake through all the trees.”

To optimize their waterfront experience, the Finleys enlisted local landscape designer Jim Bloodworth. Ideas for their outdoor oasis were abundant; for example, Delvecchio insisted on an outdoor kitchen to indulge his love of the barbecue, so the landscape designer delivered with an expansive cabana. “We relandscaped the entire property, with a focus on improving the flow of activity from the house,” he recounts. Bloodworth then planted fragrant tea olive around the pool and integrated hot tub—a resort-like destination he conceived with the Finley’s daughter, Zoe, top of mind. “We routinely have groups of kids over for summer swim parties and host our closest friends’ kids for a week in June; we call it ‘Camp Finley,’ ” the designer says cheerily.

Finley’s thoughtful space planning draws attention toward this exterior oasis. “I wanted to be able to walk in the house and go straight outside,” she shares, pointing to a pair of seating

areas that flank a clear path from the front door to the newly expanded windows at the back of the residence. She arranged the room’s custom upholstery into convivial conversation groups, with one side oriented toward the fireplace—perfect for the family’s TV nights. During dinner parties, the second zone is ideal for friends to gather as Finley cooks in the adjacent kitchen.

Although known for rooms brimming with color, “The view was most important with this home, so I kept the bigger spaces more neutral,” Finley notes. To complement the living area’s upholstery, which skews toward cream and taupe, she chose honey tones for the kitchen cabinetry and flooring. Still, Finley couldn’t resist daring touches—such as the kitchen’s vermilion-hued stools and aubergine-veined marble covering the countertops and backsplash. “I used that stone like artwork,” she shares. “I knew it could rival the lake but not get lost or take away from it.”

For smaller rooms tucked away from the vistas, Finley felt empowered to go all out with color. The powder room, for example, proudly displays the designer’s love for wallpaper via a geometric mix of squares and stripes in vibrant reds, pinks and blues. A guest bedroom, which does double duty as Finley ’s office, features an equally impactful abstract mural paper by New York artist Matthew Kirk. But the primary suite takes a different approach, awash head to toe in blue-gray paint. “I like a moody bedroom, so I wanted to saturate it in that feeling,” says the designer, who was so gratified by the results, she’s begun incorporating more color-drenching into client projects.

Though it was once a vacation haven, today the family’s abode is tailored to the rhythms of their day-to-day. Case in point: En route to the primary bathroom and walk-in closet, a revamped morning bar offers a spot for Finley to steep a cup of tea— which she loves to sip by the pool, returning at sunset with a crisp glass of wine.

“Since finishing the house, our family’s life has flourished; our daughter hosts sleepovers, I’ve rekindled my love for entertaining, nourished friendships, and I relish the peace that comes from just sitting and looking at the lake on any given day,” the designer explains. “Our home is modern but still surrounded by nature; it feels at one with its setting, but it’s still entirely our own.”

Previous page: To keep the focus on the lake views through Marvin windows, designer Kelly Finley leaned on a neutral palette for the living room. A Made Goods console delineates seating areas anchored by sectionals in Fabricut velvet. The swivel chairs are from Design Within Reach.

Opposite, clockwise from top left: A graphic wallpaper by The Pattern Collective graces the powder room, accented by Visual Comfort & Co. sconces; the faucet, sink, vanity and hardware are Kohler. An Eames chair and Wildwood desk outfit the office, which features an Area Environments mural from Jim Thompson backdropping the André Renay painting. Marble from Walker Zanger spans the kitchen, offsetting InVogue Woodworks cabinetry; the counter stools are Magis, and the faucet is Kohler. The primary bedroom is furnished with a Loloi Rugs floor covering and Crate & Barrel nightstand, with walls painted Benjamin Moore’s Water’s Edge.

Outdoors, landscape designer Jim Bloodworth thinned trees to enhance views of Lake Tobesofkee. Lined with onyx tiles to mimic the color of the waterway, a pool by Pamlico Pool Company complements the exterior living areas.

Business & Pleasure Co.’s playful Amalfi umbrellas provide shade for Polywood seating.

DESIGN BY: Matthew Quinn PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Robert Peterson