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58 DESIGN DISPATCH

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

Radar

66 INSPIRATION

For Iranian-born designer Saba Yazdjerdi, her debut furniture collection is deeply personal.

68 INNOVATION

Trailblazing companies embrace new ways of working.

70 AS TOLD TO

Today’s leading designers and architects reminisce on industry legends.

76 HUE

Author Keith Recker unpacks the importance of the color red.

Market

90 MATERIAL

Four new wallpaper collaborations

Four new wallpaper collaborations highlight out-of-the-box materials and motifs.

TREND

The stars

The country’s rising design stars inspire the latest product picks.

SPOTLIGHT

With the Park Avenue Armory as backdrop, avant-garde lighting pieces cast a spectacular glow.

Living

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KITCHEN + BATH

For these standout intentional features

For these standout kitchens, intentional features and colorful schemes take center stage.

THE REPORT

Luxe raids the archives for interiors with unforgettable, artisan-crafted details.

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Making the List

Welcome to our annual GOLD LIST issue, where we recognize design talents from across the country who have had homes featured in our pages throughout the past year. With the pandemic in our rear view, I am back to traveling across the country to connect with the incredible folks who create these stunning projects. Their gift lies in knowing how to be imaginative and inventive, source the most beautiful products and materials, and bring it all together for their clients.

Our editors and I are awed by the scope and style of projects that we publish, and we greatly admire the design teams behind them. Check out who made this year’s list. They are some of the best in design.

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WRITTEN BY ANGELA CARAWAY-CARLTON

FRESH PERSPECTIVE FEDERIKA LONGINOTTI BUITONI

Federika Longinotti Buitoni has mastered the art of both setting an enviable table and entertaining. The Italian-Venezuelan entrepreneur launched Collecto, a wellcurated homeware retailer and wedding registry, inspiring others to connect and create special memories around the table. As we all make resolutions to come together in the new year, she highlights tips and trends for memorable gatherings. collectoworld.com

Creating swoon-worthy settings

An unforgettable table starts with dinnerware—a fun pattern or an interesting combination of monochromatic plates. A great tablecloth is also a must: Choose a beautiful print or solid color that accentuates the plates. Make sure there is cohesiveness across the table—the colors of the dishes, glasses and linens should complement each other. Create ambience with long taper candles or votives in crystal vases to reflect the light.

Popular now. Sustainability is a growing trend, and it will continue to translate to entertaining and table setting. Decorating with fruits and vegetables is one sustainable way to do so. They’re beautiful, and you can always use them for cooking after the event.

Bespoke services. One of the reasons I started Collecto was because I felt lost and uninspired when I was curating my wedding registry. Through our consulting tableware curation service, we support interior designers and private clients.

A LA CARTE GEKKŌ

Exalting Brickell’s burgeoning fine dining scene, hospitality mogul David Grutman and superstar Bad Bunny’s new Japanese-inspired steakhouse, Gekkō, is dressed to impress thanks to Rockwell Group. Diners are greeted with a moody, jewel-toned color palette and three distinct dining areas. Upon entering, the first dining room makes an eye-popping statement with teal banquette seating, gold accents, hanging lanterns and a dragon mural. Continuing to the main dining space, the U-shaped sushi bar is enveloped with a custom red dip-dyed rope installation, graphic wallcoverings and velvet drapery. “One of my favorite moments was collaborating with textile designer Candice Kaye,” says Shawn Sullivan, partner at Rockwell Group. “We worked with her to create custom murals and wallcoverings inspired by iconic Japanese imagery that anchor important moments throughout the restaurant.” gekko.com

fresh perspective photos: courtesy collecto. a la carte photo: michael stavaridis.

SAVE THE DATE

ART PALM BEACH

This year, expect the long-running art show Art Palm Beach to be injected with a dose of West Coast flair. Taking place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center from January 25 to January 29, it will now be under the direction of the LA Art Show, bringing its California perspective to South Florida. “Under our leadership, we will be taking this event in a new and exciting direction by marrying both shows for a dynamic, state-of-the-art bicoastal enterprise,” says Kassandra Voyagis, the fair’s producer and director. Featuring more than 85 contemporary, emerging and modern galleries from around the globe, such as Gladwell & Patterson, Galerie Fledermaus and Mattson’s Fine Art, there will be a vast range of extraordinary works. The event will donate a portion of the ticket proceeds to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. artpalmbeachshow.com

SHOP TALK

Tucked away in West Palm Beach’s historic Northwood Village, Sandy Costello, owner of the iconic Mac Fabrics and Design Center, recently launched an additional showroom, Mac Home. Clients can peruse the expansive space to shop 12 styled vignettes displaying pieces from prestigious brands like Madcap Cottage, exclusive to Mac Home. The showroom is lined with assortments of fabrics in an array of colorways, rugs, lighting, accessories and the company’s custom furniture upholstered in handpicked materials and trims. “With more than 30 years in the design, retail and manufacturing industries, I’ve seen a shift in clients’ needs,” Costello says. “They’re not just looking for luxury fabrics—they are in need of the total package. We are truly the new authority as a one-stop-shop design experience.” macfabrics.com

THE SUITE LIFE

THE COLONY HOTEL

The epitome of tropical glamour, The Colony Hotel continues to transform with a full guest room redesign led by Kemble Interiors. Each floor now flaunts customdesigned de Gournay murals depicting flora and fauna native to Florida, while the rooms showcase three distinct design schemes, including heritage paint hues by Farrow & Ball, Schumacher fabrics and a capsule furniture collection by Society Social. Mirroring the natural design elements found in many Palm Beach homes, the rooms present details such as scalloped curtain valences and bar cabinets fashioned of rattan and woven cane. “Our design vision was to replicate the colors of the gardens, sea and sky and to delight the expectations of the well-traveled and fashionable guests who continue to return to their beloved Colony again and again,” says Mimi McMakin, founder of Kemble Interiors. thecolonypalmbeach.com

BLUEPRINT

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT AT THESE FOUR AWE-INSPIRING RESIDENCES STUDDING SOUTH FLORIDA.

ONE PARK TOWER

It’s all about water at One Park Tower (above) by Turnberry, set to open in 2025. Nestled within the 184-acre master-planned community of SoLé Mia in North Miami, bespoke residences will overlook a crystal-clear lagoon as big as 21 Olympic-size pools. Residents will enjoy a private beach as well as dining from The Lagoon Café and adjacent restaurants. Envisioned by architecture firm Arquitectonica with interior design by Meyer Davis, units will boast high ceilings, oversize wraparound terraces, porcelain floors and main bathrooms featuring wet rooms with a shower and soaking tub. turnberryoneparktower.com

NOMAD RESIDENCES WYNWOOD

Live an art-centric lifestyle as early as 2024 at the first NoMad condominium, NoMad Residences Wynwood (left), a stellar collaboration among NoMad Hotels, DesignAgency and Jorge Pérez’s Related Group. Communal spaces will adorn museum-quality artwork, while fully furnished units outfit modern and vintageinspired pieces that reflect the vibrant locale. The buzzy rooftop bar—open to the public—will tout lush greenery and striking statement pieces, including two colossal brass flamingos. nomadwynwood.com

THE PERIGON

Anticipated for 2025, The Perigon (right) rises above as the first residential project on Miami Beach designed by architecture firm OMA. Designer Tara Bernerd, renowned for her work on lavish hotels and private yachts, was tapped to oversee the interiors of the 72 residences. Her concept intermingles organic fabrics and tailored weaves with stone, glass and wood for dimension and texture. Recalling a high-end resort, the property will include an oceanfront restaurant, speakeasy bar, private spa, beach club and more. theperigonmiamibeach.com

THE RESIDENCES AT 1428 BRICKELL

By 2026, this 70-story stunner (left) from Ytech on bustling Brickell Avenue will be the world’s first high-rise residential tower to be partially powered by the sun, thanks to solar cells integrated in the building’s glass façade. With 189 residences designed by ACPV Architects and Arquitectonica, owners can anticipate contemporary finishes, Antonio Citteriodesigned pieces, Arclinea kitchens with 11-foot ceilings, and terraces with a summer kitchen. Expect rich amenities like a two-story wine and fine art lounge, a spa with cold and hot plunge pools, and designated spaces for families and children’s play. 1428brickell.com

RADAR

Luxe looks at boundary-pushing design, impactful industry legends and the power of color.

Pillars of Strength

POIGNANT AND POETIC, A NEW FURNITURE LINE HONORS AN IRANIAN DESIGNER’S FAMILIAL ROOTS.

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH

Culture and design have always felt entwined for Iranian-born architect and furniture designer Saba Yazdjerdi. She honed her skills developing cultural venues in her native Tehran, including the award-winning Argo Factory, a century-old defunct brewery reimagined as a contemporary art museum. Now based in San Francisco, Yazdjerdi’s work continues to explore Iran’s heritage through the lens of modern day design. Her recently released furniture line, Pahlevoon Series, inspired by the millennium-old Persian martial art of Pahlevan, reinterprets the sport’s traditional training gear still in use by practitioners today.

Equipment like the mil wooden clubs originally used to strengthen bygone mace-wielding warriors—were a familiar sight at her beloved grandfather’s house. “We were not supposed to touch them,” laughs the designer. “But I would

sneak in with my cousins and try to lift them.” She retained her childhood fascination with the sport that her grandfather helped revive, drawn to its sculptural paraphernalia and chivalric ethos. “Pahlevan means ‘hero’ in Farsi,” she explains. “The title is only given to someone with modesty, strength, respect and selflessness.”

Each piece in the collection subtly underscores these heroic principles. For her Mil-stone bench, the bleached-ash wood mil supports a delicate jewel slab of orange onyx. “Choosing a material that was beautiful and elegant, but also heavy was really important to convey that sense of vigor,” she says. Yazdjerdi also sees her work as a tribute to her grandfather and a way of continuing his legacy.

“As a designer, it’s important to reclaim our Iranian identity, and introduce the culture, poetry and thousands of years of history to the world.” sabayazdjerdi.com

Below: Mil-stone, the latest piece created by designer Saba Yazdjerdi for the Pahlevoon Series, symbolizes the strength and spirit of the Iranian community. The bench is composed of bleached-ash wood, orange onyx and bouclé.

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LA SUCCULENTE

Magali Avezou and François Maugin, founders of French creative studio La Succulente, describe themselves as “curators and engineers,” Avezou says. The duo champions work by emerging artists “researching durability, diversity and migration, and translating it into aesthetic, tangible forms,” she continues. A recent collaboration with artist Côme Di Meglio explored mycelium, the root-like structure of fungi, which was used as an architectural material to build a pavilion at Milan Design Week last year. “A physical experience that calls on our senses may have a higher impact on our psyche and understanding of a topic,” Avezou notes. la-succulente.com

Avezou and founders of French creative studio La describe themselves as “curators and Avezou says. The duo work artists and and it into she continues. A recent collaboration with artist Côme Di the root-like structure of fungi, which was used as an architectural material to build a domed pavilion at Milan Week last year. “A experience that

make pieces that create radical Phillip Raub, CEO of furniture Model No. Following the farm-to-table concept, the Oaklandcompany focuses on domestic, local sourcing and production. approach is intentional, of a compostable nature,” Raub explains, their use of reclaimed woods a supplier outside the city and 3D-printed designs featuring a plant resin made from agricultural waste. Model No.’s product line wide ranging, in addition to custom projects with architects and designers looking for an alternative traditional methodology. “Our is set up to move quickly— we don’t keep stock; we’re made which also minimizes our footprint.” model-no.com

“It’s time to make pieces that create radical change,” says Raub, CEO of furniture manufacturer Model No. the farm-to-table concept, the Oaklandbased company focuses on domestic, hyper local and “Our is intentional, of a nature,” Raub noting their use of reclaimed woods from a outside the and a resin made from waste. Model No.’s line is wide ranging, in addition to custom with architects and for an alternative to traditional “Our model is set up to move we don’t we’re made to order minimizes our carbon

WESTERN SENSIBILITY

Third-generation textile maker Kathryn Sanders is revolutionizing digital printing from her Missoula, Montana, studio. “Whatever idea you have about digital printing will vanish when you hold our textiles,” she says. Sanders has reimagined performance fabrics—utilizing water-based, non-toxic inks and techniques requiring less electricity. “If used correctly, digital textile printing can be as powerful a tool as the loom,” adds Chief Creative O cer Leana Becker, who is overseeing a new bespoke program for interior designers. The studio works with artists (especially those from underrepresented communities) and established brands like Philomela to bring unique designs to life. “We have unlimited colors and the ability to change scale at the touch of a button, plus digital printing is the most sustainable way to print textiles today,” Sanders explains. westernsensibility.com

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Masters of Inf luence

DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE LUMINARIES HONOR THE LEGACY OF BOUNDARY-BREAKING ICONS RECENTLY LOST.

Cathy Kincaid on Robert Kime

Antique fabrics and furnishings bring history and gravitas to a room. No one knew that better than Robert Kime. He was really one of the first designers to incorporate antique textiles into his work and to use an ottoman as a coffee table, which is something we take for granted now because we see it so often. His rooms are relaxed—that’s the key. They are a true English-country look; soft, relaxed, elegant and classic at the same time.

I’ve always admired the drawing room he designed for Swangrove at Badminton Estate. The walls are painted a very

pale gray. There’s a soft floral linen on the drapery and an antique oriental rug with faded warm colors. In photographs, even the cosmos appear at ease—they’re starting to droop just a bit in their vases. It’s so inviting; it makes you want to pull up a chair and Robert truly believed that rooms should be so comfortable, you don’t want to get up and leave.

The first time I met Robert was with John Rosselli at the Decoration & Design Building in New York City. He was a typical charming Englishman. Then at my London book signing in 2019, who shows up but Robert! We had the best time. We visited and chatted about books, and what was new in his shop—the usual things you talk about with a friend.

Storytelling through objects gives a room meaning and history, and Robert was such a gifted storyteller. I think that’s what antique fabrics, furnishings and accessories do to a room—they make it more interesting and also give the space a sense of timelessness.

When I look at Robert’s work, all of the different types of decorators come to mind. Some are like set designers, looking to create a totally new experience with dramatic transformations. Others work with things the client loves to conceive a room that is constantly evolving and changing. Robert was the latter. It’s been said that he always thought of himself as more of a collector than a designer, and I think that’s because deep down he was a curator at heart.

A cheerful bedroom at The Gunton Arms in Norfolk, England, decorated by Robert Kime with wallpaper and textiles from his line.

photo: simon brown.

Richard Keith Langham on Carleton Varney

Carleton Varney was a real magician when it came to color; he understood its intensity and lasting power. Whether we want to admit it or not, pattern and color are stimulating. Carleton knew that. It’s what spoke to him, and—through the rooms he created—it’s what is still speaking to us today, in everything from his residential projects to resorts like The Greenbrier and The Colony Palm Beach.

The Greenbrier has such a majestic scale; Carleton really respected the bones of the resort. At the same time, he made it feel intimate through his use of saturated hues and vivid patterns. He once said that he hoped people would someday want hotels to be more than just lodging, that staying at one should be an event.

I think he would be happy to see the direction in which design is moving. There’s a resurgence of traditional motifs, fanciful prints and bold colors. You can even trace his influence to some of the newer talent today. They’re taking risks and stepping out with a little more flamboyance, which takes great confidence and panache, all qualities which Carleton had in spades. For someone like me who’s been in the business for 40 years, witnessing that continuum in design is wonderful. It’s exciting for our whole industry. There’s exuberance and good energy that you can trace back to designers like Carleton. He would have been thrilled knowing he laid the groundwork for that.

Not only was Carleton a man of style, but he was also known for his graciousness. It was that charisma that added to his ability to enliven rooms with such personality. He once said, ‘There’s so much ugliness in the world. If I can inspire people to look at their environment and help them to make it prettier, then I have succeeded.’ I love that sentiment.

In a Palm Beach villa designed by Carleton Varney, a bright rug mimics the waves of the ocean, while the painted mural includes one of the decorator’s favorite motifs: palm trees.

Robert A.M. Stern on James Polshek

When Jim Polshek became dean of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation in 1972, I was already teaching on the faculty. Jim had accomplished a lot as an architect and had a good sense of what the school needed after the student protests of the late ’60s.

When you’re the dean of a school, and good at the job, you should not only be a curator of talent, but also of diverse points of view. Right away, Jim did just that. He had a sense, perhaps coming from his days as a student at Yale, that an architecture school was an important part of a university. He had studied under George Howe, Eugene Nalle, Louis Kahn and Philip Johnson. When Jim arrived at Columbia, with the exception of

Romaldo Giurgola, the school did not have architects of the same high caliber. But he brought in different talents, like Kenneth Frampton and Mary McLeod, and put the school back on the map.

Later, Jim acquired a reputation as a preservation architect. He always said he didn’t believe in preservation architecture because he felt any good architect should be able to build sympathetically onto an older building. He had some interesting ideas, and with the support of James Marston Fitch, who started the preservation program at Columbia, Jim formally added “Preservation” to the school’s name. Before that, it had just been the Graduate School of Architecture and Planning—this helped Columbia become something important, especially in New York City.

Jim’s impact on the profession can be traced to one of his earliest projects: the

Teijin Institute for Biomedical Research in Japan—his first big commission. In those days, the connections between Japan and the United States were very slender. The war was still fresh in everyone’s memory. But Jim went with it and designed this extraordinary series of buildings, meticulously crafted in reinforced concrete. It was quite sophisticated architecture. To this day, it is one of his best buildings.

It can be difficult when you start out so strong, but not for Jim. He made his mark with many memorable projects like the planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History and a tower above 500 Park Avenue, which again, was a good example of a new building marrying itself to an older one. I studied many of his projects carefully, and while I may have taken a different direction, I always learned from them and from him.

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Architect James Polshek led the restoration of the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City, which features five curvilinear levels.

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Red is a kiss, a caress, a loving embrace. Red is also a warning and sometimes a welcome. It is a symbol of power and a badge of shame. Red is deeply personal, drawing us into the sensations of our own body as well as toward our attraction to others. It stands for the warmth of the hearth and the scornful flame of vanity. It is beauty. It is violence.

When we “see red,” the flush of anger pushes us to charge like a raging bull and yet bashful blushes are signs of modesty or shyness. On the other hand, the red-blooded among us bravely wade into danger in the name of love, duty and justice. And when those fires burn too hot, red can become a smoldering signal of transgression and decadence, like

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s famed novel, The Scarlet Letter , published in 1850.

A recent study suggesting that athletes wearing red win more often helps explain why, for many centuries, it is the color of kings and captains. Charlemagne even wore red from head to foot to underscore his new authority when crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 CE.

Red is also a sign of luxury and until the development of synthetic dyes in the late 19th century, saturated red textiles required great expense and effort, often set aside for the richest members of society. And designers of every era have harnessed its power in dozens of ways to bring the color of human life into the home. Billy Baldwin created a luxurious, immersive garden of

reds for Diana Vreeland’s living room and David Easton deeply infused his adaptation of historical styles with red’s heat.

In a more intimate context, red kindles our passions; think crimson dresses and lipstick. Recent branding for fashion labels like Valentino and Louboutin have used the color to evoke sex and power. In red’s seductive and warming embrace, we revel in its sensuality and potency, and in full doses or as a strategically deployed accent, red awakens the senses and makes us feel alive.

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Images from Keith Recker’s book, Deep Color: The Shades that Shape Our Souls (Schiffer Publishing, 2022). Clockwise from top right: A detail of stenciled hands from Cueva de las Manos, Central Asian textiles, A Red, Red Rose by John William Godward and Untitled (Red) by Mark Rothko.

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Aqua, designed by Fabrice Berrux, takes an audacious turn with its signature, limited-edition offering. Its base of Rosso Levanto marble from Liguria originates in the quarry vein reserved exclusively for Roche Bobois. Nanoparticle technology makes the velvety matte-red laminate top deceptively durable. Only 200 of these tables will be produced, each numbered and signed by Fabrice Berrux. roche-bobois.com

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ARTFUL GESTURES NATALIA MIYAR X FROMENTAL

Tell us about the inspiration behind Ambia. I was commissioned by the Masterpiece London art fair to design a dining room. Knowing my heritage, they asked me to do something with Cuban influence. Soon after, Tim Butcher, Fromental’s co-founder and creative director, approached me and said, “I’d love to do a wallpaper together.”

So, I started creating this idea in my mind to have an enormous artwork on the walls inspired by Cuban painter Wifredo Lam’s work. And that is how this abstracted, curvilinear design came to be. It’s not a flat print—it’s got raised elements with buckskin textures and hand-foiling. There’s a rich depth to the colors.

What makes Fromental a unique partner? Their enthusiasm for craft. My mother instilled a desire to not do what everybody else is doing, and Fromental is willing to be adventurous and elevate ideas. Tim even refers to himself as a weaver. There’s a handmade quality to Fromental’s work as if it came from the earth. Plus, there’s something fun about collaborating on a paper that’s different than anything either of us could do on our own.

How is designing a wallpaper and interior similar? It always starts with the brief—a combination of client, geography, architecture, history of place—and the context that I’m working in. From there, it’s about how I express that in the most elevated way that makes sense for everyone. nataliamiyar.com, fromental.co.uk

Interior designer Natalia Miyar conceived the Ambia wallcovering in collaboration with Fromental’s co-founders Tim Butcher and Lizzie Deshayes. The immersive design is available in four colorways and handmade by artisans in the UK.

portrait and install photo: nicole franzen; other photos: milo brown.

SHADOW PLAY KELLY BEHUN X CALICO WALLPAPER

What was the process like for this collection? I was beyond excited to collaborate with Calico because we have worked together many times over the years. They have set a high bar for designing wallpaper that evokes a presence beyond materiality—like a grass cloth or silk that just adds texture. When bringing a pattern and story to a room, it’s hard to come up with a concept that feels like the right scale and won’t overpower the space. I didn’t realize how difficult it is to do that well, and I have a newfound respect for those who do.

The designs are largely inspired by light. Did a certain place or time inspire you? I’m really drawn to shadows created in unexpected ways. With Bask, I had

this idea of being outside in the sun and feeling the warmth suffusing you, like being under a pergola. It’s not a specific place as it is a vibe. Then with Sylvan, it was more specific to skiing over the years and loving the view of the landscape, and bare birch trees, from the chairlift. You have the most beautiful shadows playing on the snow’s surface that are so pure.

Where do you envision these wallcoverings being used? I’m always looking for wallcoverings with color schemes, patterning and scale that can work in a myriad of spaces from a bedroom, even if it’s a feature wall, to a powder room where you might want something bolder, overscale and unexpected, to a kid’s room. I try to think of different contexts and settings for wallcoverings. kellybehun.com, calicowallpaper.com

Sylvan, shown in Shadow, covers the walls of a light-filled living space. Designer Kelly Behun stands before samples of the two designs that make up the collection with Calico Wallpaper (right). Bask in Nocturne (below).

LUXURIOUS LEATHERS ILLUMINARE STUDIO X LONDUBH STUDIO

Talk to us about your studio. Brynn Gelbard: Londubh Studio specializes in surface design. My co-founder Lisa Donohoe has been in the decorative arts for a long time, originally working at a high-end New York studio doing work for designers like Ken Fulk and Peter Marino. I worked in independent film production, and we met on a project. Lisa Donohoe: When we started the company, we wanted to push the envelope and keep experimenting with decorative applications—the potential is truly endless.

Tell us about your friendship and collaboration with Illuminare Studio. Brynn: Yes! Judy Amicangelo of Illuminare Studio has been designing car interiors since the ’80s, working with Mercedes, BMW and Porsche. She swims against the tide and is a real force. She taught us a lot when we launched our first collection of wallpaper, but this new release is all leather which is her specialty. We worked with a 130-yearold factory in upstate New York on the production. Lisa: When we got the first samples back, they took our breath away. Our work is very maximalist, and with these leathers we had an opportunity to explore something new.

And the designs? Lisa: The Greased Lightning pattern feels rock-and-roll, but there is a lot of architectural influence as well. For example, Neowise was inspired by a comet that was photographed over Newgrange, a 5,000-year-old Stone Age monument in my native Ireland. Brynn: Each pattern is created from steel plates engraved with motifs and then embossed onto leather. We started with two designs because they work best with the intricate process and hope to reach a different audience than perhaps our work has thus far. illuminarestudio.com, londubhstudio.com

The leather wallcovering Greased Lightning in Black. Neowise in Tan and Greige (top and right). Londubh Studio co-founders Lisa Donohoe and Brynn Gelbard (above).

portrait photo: aaron snyder, other photos: courtesy londubh studio.

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AU NATURAL LISA KANNING X HARTMANN & FORBES

Tell us about your background and how it influenced this collection. I grew up in Montana, but I knew there was more out there. I went to school on the East Coast, spent time in Florida, and now I live in New York. I was exposed to natural elements growing up on a ranch, but I didn’t embrace it at the time. Then once I started working as an interior designer in places like Telluride and Jackson Hole, I was able to appreciate the natural environment and the beautiful views of my clients’ homes. I’ve always been one to believe that your interior should reflect your locale.

And then Hartmann & Forbes called to collaborate. What are some of the materials and techniques at play? They’re not just printed designs—they are textural. Hartmann & Forbes’ materials were exactly what I was looking for in my projects. Our collaboration is a natural pairing. Sycamore, for example, is layered with laser-cut cork, sisal, silverpainted paper and metallic embroidery, while Rocks is made with faux suede and stitching that creates a three-dimensional

trompe l’oeil effect. And because the wallcoverings have reflective materials, the light hits it in a way that changes the colors and patterns throughout the day.

While inspired by the outdoors, these designs aren’t limited to country settings, right? This collection allows for a largescale installation of mother nature’s patterns anywhere! We took some of the rusticity out of the materials, which people tend to associate using in mountain regions, and added sophisticated elements like foils and shiny threads. These natural patterns would lend themselves beautifully to a more elegant, refined interior. lkid.com, hartmannforbes.com

Lisa Kanning’s collection for Hartmann & Forbes consists of four wallcoverings and three window treatments. Pictured here is Birch and below is Marsh and Rocks.

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Three up-and-coming designers making a splash from coast to coast.

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Texan Talk

Introducing Whitney Walker, founder of Austin design firm Farrington Lane and creative mastermind behind this 100-yearold Dutch colonial entryway in nearby Waco. Walker transitioned from working as a buyer and merchandiser for One Kings Lane in Los Angeles to interior design in Charleston before setting up shop in Texas. A natural treasure hunter with a love of color, Walker’s work is marked by an English-meetsSouthwest sensibility. farringtonlane.com

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Clockwise from top right: Vasto Rug in Violet by Missoni / Price upon request / starkcarpet.com Willow PSP H Vessel by Peter Speliopoulos / $1,495 / marchsf.com Lucy Side Table / Price upon request / theodorealexander.com Pike Hat in Dusty Rose / $285 / ericjavits.com Cora Sofa in Washed Linen Brown / $11,000 / bunnywilliamshome.com Reed Knob and Poppy Knob in Amazonite, and Poppy Ring Pull by Charlotte Lucas / From $65 / modern-matter.com Mandragora Fabric in No. 7 and Lucido Fabric in No. 18 / Price upon request / zakandfox.com Crane Pendant in Chisholm Blue / $5,145 / urbanelectric.com

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L.A. Lady

California interior designer Meghan Eisenberg’s timeless yet playful style is on full-display in this 1920s Los Angeles Tudor-style home’s cozy breakfast nook, and it’s the clients’ most-loved room to boot. With design prowess in her DNA—she’s the granddaughter of a mid-century architect and daughter of an interior designer—

Eisenberg was destined for a career in decorating, founding her eponymous company in 2019 after stints at residential and commercial firms. meghaneisenberg.com

Clockwise from top right: Green River Necklace / $895 / lizziefortunato.com D10 Square Hanley Decorative Tile / Price in industrywest.com Septembre Vase in Pink by Cristina Celestino / $346 / maison-matisse.com Cabinet 2192 in Green Chartreuse Dinnerware / Price upon request / bluepheasant.com Rendlesham Fabric in Russet by Guy Goodfellow / Price upon

. D10 Hanley Decorative Tile / Price upon request / balineum.co.uk. Cane High Back Bench in Ocean Blue / $1,395 / . Cabinet 2192 in Green by Josef Frank / $14,720 / svenskttenn.com. Marcus Salt Glaze

. Rendlesham Fabric in Russet Guy Goodfellow / Price upon request / johnrosselli.com

District Darling

Byron Risdon started his career in New working for a number of prominent designers before starting his own firm in Washington, in 2016. A self-described ‘feeling designer,’ Risdon believes in creating comfortable, spaces that are always aesthetically

Risdon started his career in New York City for a number of prominent before starting his own firm in D.C. in 2016. A self-described Risdon believes in creating comfortable, livable spaces that are pleasing.

Case in point: this apartment’s living true pandemic project for a teacher looking downsize—where work-from-home versatility meets a modern mix of materials. byronrisdon.com

Case in point: this living room—a true for a teacher to downsize—where work-from-home

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Floor Lamp in Aged Iron by Amber Lewis / $999 / visualcomfortco.com

Penguin Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen / $1,370 / us.iconsbymenu.com Theo Club Stool / Price upon request / verellen.biz Mitzie Media Console in Mappa Burl / Price upon request / fourhands.com

Tourron Fruit Cup in Cerise / $44 / jarsusa.com Pyke Mirror / $1,040 / arteriorshome.com

. Dume Large Arched Floor Lamp in Aged Iron by Amber Lewis / $999 / .

Variance Rug by Colin King / From $715 / benirugs.com

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Modern Relics

CONTEMPORARY LIGHTING MADE OF NATURAL MATERIALS ILLUMINATES THE STORIED INTERIORS OF THE PARK AVENUE ARMORY.

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Brent Warr’s Katie table lamp is compact enough to work in a range of environments while remaining functional. Shown atop the wood Paleta pedestal from Arhaus, both the shade and base are made of cast plaster and punctuated by playful semi-spheres for added dimension. When illuminated, the natural imperfections of its uneven surface reveal arresting shadows and color variations. Warr, an Auburn University graduate who is based in Atlanta, also offers the design in custom colorways. objectivegallery.com , arhaus.com

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ETHEREAL ELEMENT

Porcelain’s materiality is reimagined with Polish-born interior designer-cum-ceramicist Natalia Landowska’s Cashew Cream wall sconce. The fixture is covered in multiple layers of glaze resulting in a delicate flaky texture that gives the piece an organic, earthen quality. At her circa-1900s Brooklyn studio, each thin, shell-like form morphs in the kiln and no two glazes appear the same after firing, ensuring that each design is a unique creation. natalialandowska.com

POWER POSE

Behold the Helena Floor lamp by Brooklyn-based ceramicist Danny Kaplan in collaboration with In Common With. A study in aesthetic purity, the fixture’s seductive form is achieved through coil-building, whereby rings of clay are stacked and then smoothed before firing. The matching shade conceals seven light bulbs, which can be dimmed by turning the brass knob crowning the top. Shown here in Stone, the lamp is available in six colorways and three brass hardware finishes. incommonwith.com

CLASSICAL NOTE

Designer Ryan Korban’s much-anticipated debut collection for RH Contemporary consists of five lighting pieces, including the Garonne Grand sconce. Pictured here against the layered walls of the historical Park Avenue Armory, the stately fixture channels traditional 1930s French silhouettes, while its sleek lines and matte finish echo a modernized, minimalist sensibility. The sconce is handcrafted with steal and finished in a smooth plaster. rh.com

MIXING TRADITIONS

Old meets new in Barbara Palatin-Doyle’s Charta Alba I table lamp. For the sculpted base, the Studio Palatin founder was inspired by 17th- and 18th-century designs as well as humble brown wrapping paper from an Amazon box. Palatin-Doyle, who splits time between New York City and her native Austria, worked said paper into unique crinkled forms before enlisting Augarten Wien, a 300-year-old porcelain factory, to bring the stunning white shape to life, which is topped with a handmade Japanese Hosho paper shade. lizobrien.com

TACTILE FORMS

The White Fins pendant is handmade by Atlanta maker Dana Castle of Crosland + Emmons. Each piece is composed of white stoneware and threaded through a brass stem that can be adjusted to the desired position, encouraging one to engage with the light like an evolving piece of art. Castle avoids color as not to distract from the raw beauty of her material, and finishes each design in a chalky white glaze that “adds a softness without hiding the evidence of the hands that made it.” croslandandemmons.com

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PRO GRADE

When designer Bradley Odom was tasked with renovating this Atlanta kitchen for a chef and his young family, he played into the European sensibility of the residence, a Spanish Revival built in 1903. “We wanted to stay true to the home’s architecture,” says

Odom, who reworked the space to include a new pantry, more storage and larger w indows that bring in light and take advantage of backyard views. With function top of mind, Odom arranged the long, narrow room with two movable islands—one for prep and one for serving—and a layout that provides easy access to the refrigerator, range, sink and dishwashers. Glass cabinetry replaced a cluttered desk area, providing display space for the homeowners’ collection of Astier de Villatte ceramics, durable bluestone flooring stands up to the wear of family life and a

backsplash of uneven tile lends texture. Meanwhile, a former laundry room was transformed into the new pantry, complete with a hidden door concealed within a wall of cabinetry painted a dramatic shade of aubergine that complements the kitchen’s greenish-gray cabinetry. “The clients were adamant about not wanting a white space and they set the tone, which is sophisticated and moody,” Odom says. Art also played a critical role, with two wooden game plaques-turnedsconces acting as the starting point for the entire scheme. bradleyodom.com

Previous page: In an Atlanta kitchen by designer Bradley Odom, Visual Comfort & Co. pendants illuminate movable islands for prep and serving. The cabinetry is painted Benjamin Moore’s Kitty Gray, while the backsplash tile is from Renaissance Tile & Bath. A hidden door reveals a jewel box pantry donning Dark Walnut by Benjamin Moore.

Photography by Gately Williams

COLOR STORY

Fora Marina del Rey, California, kitchen, the pièce de résistance happens to be an appliance: a beautiful, blue range and coordinating vent hood by L’Atelier Paris Haute Design. The homeowner worked with the company, who specializes in bespoke ranges, cabinetry and fixtures, on the bold selection. “We landed on a custom 95-inch range with a 63-inch vent hood in Brilliant Blue that includes drawers for utensils and spice storage,” explains co-founder and creative director Maria Moraes. In addition to four gas burners, the range features a coup de feu for simmering and slow-cooking, a lava-stone barbecue and two ovens—not to mention stainless-steel countertops extending beyond the appliance for added prep space. According to Moraes, the finish color required much deliberation, and several di erent tones of blue were considered while the rest of the palette, including a brick backsplash and oak cabinetry and flooring, were kept neutral to let the range shine. Recently, the brand’s options became even more diverse: Their spectrum of colors has expanded to include fi ve more shades (including Gossamer Pink, below), all of which is inspired by Parisian style. leatelierparis.com

“ We considered about 10 different shades of blue. The homeowner wanted something bold yet timeless and I love the nal hue we landed on.”

–MARIA MORAES

“ different of blue. The homeowner

Tale ofTwo Kitchens

WHILE LOCATED IN THE SAME HOUSE, EACH OF THESE COOKING SPACES HAS ITS OWN DISTINCT FLAIR.

The entertaining kitchen in a GordonDunning project is inspired by a cozy English bar. The space is enveloped in Benjamin Moore’s Boreal Forest and illuminated by an RH light fixture (this page and opposite). Meanwhile, in the main kitchen, an antiqued-mirror backsplash and artwork found at a Paris flea market dresses up the area surrounding a Lacanche range. The cabinetry is painted Benjamin Moore’s Gray Mist and Circa Lighting pendants hang above the island (following page).

As part of the renovation of a Tudor-style residence in Atlanta, Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning of design firm GordonDunning imagined not one, but two kitchens for a couple with a young child. The initial plan was to simply relocate the space—situated near the pool area—to a more central, family-friendly area of the home, but, in the end, the couple decided that having a second kitchen and bar area for entertaining better suited their lifestyle. As such, the

designers reconfigured the layout, added paneling and painted the cabinetry, walls and ceiling a deep green shade. “This cozy English bar moment is an homage to the home’s architecture,” Gordon says. “There’s a den and fireplace nearby, so it feels like the right part of the house to give you a hug before going out into the sunshine.” Meanwhile, the original living area was reworked to seamlessly flow into a new main kitchen. “Because you can see the space

from the living room, we wanted it to be clean and beautiful,” Gordon explains, adding, “the wife is very chic, and the barstools are a nod to her love of French style.” In fact, the client’s main requirement was a Lacanche range from France. Allowing it to take center stage, all other appliances are paneled, including the vent hood and walk-in pantry hidden behind what appears to be cabinet doors, making for an airy, streamlined aesthetic. gordondunning.com

Finer Points

A SALUTE TO THE ARTISANS TURNING DESIGN DREAMS INTO REALITY.

Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s famous dictum, “God is in the details,” is one we happen to agree with at Luxe We could fill a small library with the exquisite custom creations we’ve had the pleasure of publishing over the years. Allow us to start here—by plucking fantastic spaces from our archives and hearing from the craftspeople behind their defining features.

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Caroline Lizarraga began her painter’s journey in college, flipping flea market finds for resale. After studying decorative arts, she founded her eponymous Bay Area studio. Here, Lizarraga’s one-of-a-kind art takes the form of classic harlequin-style, painted-and-glazed floors in a San Francisco home designed by Lynn Kloythanomsup of Landed Interiors & Homes. carolinelizarraga.com

ALL IN THE MIX

PATRICIA ARNILLAS, CONTRAPOSTO ART STUDIO

Tricks of the trade: I studied Fine Arts in Lima, Peru, where I was born. Incidentally, my professors were from Italy, Austria and Germany, and I learned 15th -century techniques, such as creating tempera using natural pigments mixed with egg yolk. This training made me resourceful and proved useful when I moved to New York City in the 1980s and discovered decorative painting. Secret sauce: I have become renown among my clients for creating murals on fabric and burlap to which I apply my own concoction of pliable plaster in layers. It strikes the viewer as mildly rustic and organic, yet contemporary. On view: This mural was inspired by the vegetation surrounding a residence in Greenwich, Connecticut, by designer Erik R. Smith and architect Eric J. Smith. The homeowner wanted to bring the forest into her dining room, so I spent time on the property observing, taking photos and drafting the landscape. patriciaarnillas.com

ART OF ILLUSION

AMELIA ROSSI, AMELIA ROSSI LLC

Custom fix: Clients often come to me for stencil work. Other times, they want a painted scene on grass-cloth, or maybe they can’t find the perfect color or wallpaper. That’s where I come in! Arts evolution: While painting cabinets for a construction company in Palm Beach, I was exposed to murals, gilding and other decorative techniques. On one project, I remember walking through the living room and seeing artisans painting the walls like an Arabian tent. There were folds in the corners, drapings and tassels—all trompe-l’oeil. I was amazed. That was the moment I decided to step it up. Constant muse: The Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami. Each room h as layers of hand-crafted details. My dream project would be working with a team to restore that building. On view: This dining room designed by Caroline Rafferty was a favorite project. The floor’s colors, sheen and tessellated pattern were a stunning design choice. @amelia.rossi.llc

BUILT TO L AST

CHARLES CALHOUN, CALHOUN DESIGN & METALWORKS

Mission statement: We are a metal fabricating company specializing in everything from doors and windows to railings, gates, range hoods and specialty items.

Origin story: I went to college for theater design; my studies included set design and metalwork. After graduating, I moved to Atlanta to work in film and started making furniture for friends on the side. My business grew out of a garage 27 years ago into the organization we have now.

On view: This railing is part of a project on Sea Island, Georgia, with Thad Truett and Suzanne Kasler. We worked to develop a design to follow the flowing structure of the compound curving staircase. Road ahead: I’m inspired by my talented employees, who are the future of this craft. I think everyone in design recognizes that artisans are harder to find these days. We have to find ways to inspire young people to continue these traditions. calhounmetalworks.com

AGAINST THE GRAIN

JOHN MARSHALL III, MARSHALL

MILLWORK

In-house specialties: Custom doors, windows, moldings, shutters, gates, light posts, stairs, paneling and any other type of architectural millwork. Family affair: My great grandfather started this company in

a small town in Mississippi, but a mass fire destroyed everything. He packed up his family, and what little they had left, onto a horse and wagon, and moved operations to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1918, to start over. We’ve been here honing this craft ever since. Day in the life: We never know what’s coming next, which keeps things exciting. One day we’re making custom wine racks and the next, we’re building 18-foot-tall mahogany shutters. On view: So many amazing wood pieces were fabricated for this project with Phillip Sides, including the living room’s beautiful white oak-paneled walls. marshallmillwork.com

ALL THAT GLITTERS

JOHN OPELLA, MINIUM DECORATIVE ARTS & DESIGN

Sweet spot: Murals incorporating gold, plaster and lacquer on wall surfaces, furniture and glass. Road map: I’ve studied fine art, architecture and interiors over the years. First, while working for artists and later, working at design studios. My craft combines these experiences, from collaborating with designers at the early stages of a project to executing them on-site or in-studio. Inspired by: 20 th -century design, from the Art Deco of Dunand and Catteau to the modern movement of Le Corbusier and Eileen Gray. On view: This home bar mural was commissioned by designer Marie Flanigan for a client who collects tequilas. It is a moody evening l andscape with gilt agave plants. My business has offices in Brooklyn and Portland, but I love getting to work with Marie because she is based in Houston, where I grew up. Plus, it’s fun to see how she transforms spaces in new and interesting ways. miniumdesign.com

TOUCH OF HAND

KIRBY SINCLAIR, SEGRETO FINISHES

Next generation: My mom, Leslie Sinclair, started Segreto Finishes about 30 years ago, so I grew up surrounded by art. When I was in school, I worked on the different teams within our company to learn more about various finish techniques. Before we opened our showrooms, our house was a revolving door of design and experimentation. Top line: We are a decorative arts and architectural finishes company, with a team of design, operations and artistic personnel, who work together to create beautiful surroundings for residential and commercial projects. We install different types of plasters depending on what our clients are looking for aesthetically, and how the plaster will be used. Material love: I’ve become addicted to plaster over the years. I love the organic feeling it provides; even our whitest plasters feel warm and inviting. On view: This image shows a bathroom of black tadelakt plaster, which is an all-natural, water-resistant lime plaster that can hold darker pigments. We loved collaborating with general contractor DJ Palmore and designer Ashton Taylor on this project. Talk about two inspiring people! segretofinishes.com

FROM ESTABLISHED TALENTS TO RISING STARS, WE PRESENT OUR 2023 GOLD LIST: CREATORS OF THE INSPIRATIONAL HOMES FEATURED IN OUR PAGES THIS PAST YEAR.

FROM ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS TO BUILDERS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, THESE DESIGN PROFESSIONALS SHAPE OUR VISION OF HOME.

A ARCHITECTURE

H HOME BUILDER

I INTERIOR DESIGN

L LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Alabama

I HUNDLEY HILTON INTERIORS

Birmingham, AL hundleyhiltoniteriors.com

A JAMES B. LAUGHLIN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

Birmingham, AL jamesblaughlin.com

I MARY MCBRIDE INTERIORS

Birmingham, AL marymcbrideinteriors.com

L ROB GARRARD LANDSCAPE DESIGN Crane Hill, AL robgarrard.com

H LEGACY NEW HOMES, LLC Montgomery, AL legacynewhomes.com

A I PHILLIP STUDIO

Montgomery, AL 334.240.3333

A TIPPETT SEASE BAKER ARCHITECTURE

Montgomery, AL tsbarchitecture.com

I DANA WOLTER INTERIORS, INC. Mountain Brook, AL danawolterinteriors.com

H FRY CONSTRUCTION, INC. Mountain Brook, AL fryjones.com

L TROY RHONE GARDEN DESIGN Mountain Brook, AL troyrhone.com

H FRANCIS BRYANT CONSTRUCTION

Vestavia Hills, AL francisbryant.com

Arizona

H H2 VIEW AZ Cave Creek, AZ 425.330.8499

I DECESARE DESIGN GROUP, INC. Mesa, AZ decesaredesigngroup.com

H BEDBROCK DEVELOPERS Paradise Valley, AZ bedbrock.com

L BEDBROCK LANDSCAPING Paradise Valley, AZ bedbrock.com

H TINKER DEVELOPMENT Paradise Valley, AZ tinkerdevelopment.com

A AJ DESIGN STUDIO Phoenix, AZ ajdesignstudio.com

H AMKOZ BUILDERS Phoenix, AZ amkozbuilders.com

H ARCADIA CUSTOM BUILDERS, LLC Phoenix, AZ arcadiabuildersllc.com

A BIEGNER-MURFF ARCHITECTS Phoenix, AZ biegnermurff.com

A DLR GROUP Phoenix, AZ dlrgroup.com

L FLO DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION Phoenix, AZ 480.227.7980

I JAIMEE ROSE INTERIORS Phoenix, AZ jaimeerose.com

A LEA ARCHITECTS Phoenix, AZ lea-architects.com

I MARA INTERIOR DESIGN Phoenix, AZ marainteriordesign.com

H MONDRAGON DESIGN + BUILD Phoenix, AZ mondragondesign.com

H PRINCETON CONSTRUCTION, LLC Phoenix, AZ princetonaz.com

H STARION CUSTOM RESIDENCES Phoenix, AZ starioncustomresidences.com

A TAMMEN + ROSE ARCHITECTURE Phoenix, AZ tammenrosearchitecture.com

A H THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE Phoenix, AZ czphx.com

A I THE RANCH MINE Phoenix, AZ theranchmine.com

I THELIFESTYLEDCO Phoenix, AZ thelifestyledco.com

H VISTA GENERAL CONSTRUCTION Phoenix, AZ vistageneral.com

I WOLFE STUDIOS Phoenix, AZ wolfestudios.design

H A FINER TOUCH CONSTRUCTION Scottsdale, AZ aftconstruction.com

H ALLHAUS Scottsdale, AZ allhaus.com

L BERGHOFF DESIGN GROUP Scottsdale, AZ berghoffdesign.com

H BLACKHAWK BUILDING COMPANY, LLC Scottsdale, AZ blackhawkbuildingco.com

I BRITANY SIMON DESIGN HOUSE Scottsdale, AZ britanysimon.com

H CATALYST VENTURES Scottsdale, AZ gaineyfinancial.com

L CFDESIGN Scottsdale, AZ cfdesignaz.com

A DALE GARDON DESIGN Scottsdale, AZ dalegardondesign.com

I DAVID MICHAEL MILLER ASSOCIATES Scottsdale, AZ davidmichaelmiller.com

H DESERT STAR CONSTRUCTION Scottsdale, AZ desertstarconstruction.com

A DREWETT WORKS Scottsdale, AZ drewettworks.com

I GUIDED HOME DESIGN Scottsdale, AZ guidedhomedesign.com

I HOLLY WRIGHT DESIGN Scottsdale, AZ hollywrightdesign.com

I ICONIC DESIGN + BUILD Scottsdale, AZ iconicdesignbuild.com

L LANDSCAPE RESOURCES Scottsdale, AZ landscape-resources.com

A MATTHEW THOMAS ARCHITECTURE, LLC Scottsdale, AZ mtarchitecture.com

I MODERN NEST Scottsdale, AZ modernnesthomes.com

I NOMAD DESIGN Scottsdale, AZ nomaddesignaz.com

L ON SITE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Scottsdale, AZ onsitebuilds.com

H R.J. GURLEY CONSTRUCTION Scottsdale, AZ rjgurley.com

L REFINED GARDENS Scottsdale, AZ refinedgardens.com

H SALCITO CUSTOM HOMES Scottsdale, AZ salcito.com

I SALCITO DESIGN GROUP Scottsdale, AZ salcito.com

I THE REFINED GROUP Scottsdale, AZ therefinedgroup.com

A TSONTAKIS ARCHITECTURE Scottsdale, AZ tsontakisarchitecture.com

L VAN WYCK PROJECTS Scottsdale, AZ vanwyckprojects.com

A GANSLINE & ASSOC; ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS Tucson, AZ gansline.com

California

H CENTRIC GENERAL CONTRACTORS Brisbane, CA centricconst.centricgc.com

L SCOTT MENZEL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Carpinteria, CA scottmenzel.com

I FIORELLA DESIGN, LLC Castro Valley, CA fiorelladesign.com

I RAILI CA DESIGN Corona del Mar, CA railicadesign.com

H CAVANAUGH CONSTRUCTION CORP. Coronado, CA cavanaughconstruct.com

A CHRISTIAN RICE ARCHITECTS, INC. Coronado, CA christianrice.com

H BENBURB CONSTRUCTION Corte Madera, CA benburbconstruction.com

I MORRISON INTERIORS Costa Mesa, CA dminteriors.net

H SC HOMES, INC. Costa Mesa, CA schomes.com

A TEALE ARCHITECTURE Costa Mesa, CA tealearchitecture.com

A SHUBIN DONALDSON Culver City, CA shubindonaldson.com

L KLP GARDEN PARTNERSHIP Cupertino, CA klpgardenpartnership.com

A HAYER ARCHITECTURE Del Mar, CA hayerarchitecture.com

L CLEAVER DESIGN ASSOCIATES Lafayette, CA cleaverdesign.com

L LANDCRAFTERS, INC. Laguna Niguel, CA landcrafters.com

H THE FARRELL COMPANY Los Altos, CA thefarrellco.com

A ABRAMSON ARCHITECTS Los Angeles, CA abramsonarchitects.com

I ANNETTE ENGLISH + ASSOCIATES Los Angeles, CA annetteenglish.com

A ASSEMBLEDGE+ Los Angeles, CA assembledge.com

L BENNER LANDSCAPE DESIGN Los Angeles, CA benner-design.com

I DISC INTERIORS Los Angeles, CA discinteriors.com

I DKB DESIGNS Los Angeles, CA definingspaceandstyle.com

H DOBKIN CONSTRUCTION Los Angeles, CA dobkinconstruction.com

L FIORE LANDSCAPE DESIGN Los Angeles, CA fiorelandscapedesign.com

I LISA STRONG DESIGN Los Angeles, CA

I MAGNI KALMAN DESIGN Los Angeles, CA magnikalman.com

I MASSUCCO WARNER INTERIOR DESIGN Los Angeles, CA massuccowarner.com

L STEPHEN BILLINGS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Los Angeles, CA sblastudio.com

I SUSAN MITNICK DESIGN STUDIO Los Angeles, CA susanmitnick.com

A TIMOTHY JOSLIN ARCHITECT PC Los Angeles, CA timothyjoslin.com

H TYLER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Los Angeles, CA tylerdev.com

H TODD TURLEY CONSTRUCTION Los Gatos, CA toddturleyconstruction.com

I ANDRIKA KING DESIGN Manhattan Beach, CA andrikaking.com

H ELITE DESIGN BUILDERS, INC. Manhattan Beach, CA elitedesignbuilders.com

A TOMARO ARCHITECTURE, INC. Manhattan Beach, CA tomaro.com

L KEITH WILLIG LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Menlo Park, CA keithwilliglandscape.com

I SULLIVAN DESIGN STUDIO Menlo Park, CA sullivandesignstudio.com

L NATIVE VALLEY LANDSCAPE DESIGN Napa, CA nativevalleydesign.com

A CYNTHIA CHILDS ARCHITECT, UNIQUE CUSTOM HOMES Newport Beach, CA ccarchitect.com

I FLINN DESIGNS Newport Beach, CA flinndesigns.com

H LEGACY CDM INC. Newport Beach, CA legacycdm.com

H MN BUILDERS Oakland, CA mnbuilders.com

A BAY AREA DESIGNS Palo Alto, CA jenniferleedesigns.com

H CLARUM HOMES Palo Alto, CA clarum.com

A DAHLIN Pleasanton, CA dahlingroup.com

L AHLES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Rancho Santa Fe, CA 858.756.8963

H MARK V. AGEE CONSTRUCTION Rancho Santa Fe, CA markvagee.com

H MUNSCH HOMES Rancho Santa Fe, CA munschhomes.com

L JONES LANDSCAPES Redondo Beach, CA joneslandscapesla.com

A SDG ARCHITECTURE Redwood City, CA sdgarchitecture.com

I SHELLEY & CO. INTERIOR DESIGN Ross, CA shelleyandcompany.com

I JENNIFER ROBIN INTERIORS San Anselmo, CA jrobininteriors.com

I LAUREN NELSON DESIGN San Anselmo, CA laurennelsondesign.com

L STUDIO GREEN San Anselmo, CA studiogreen.com

I MCCORMICK & WRIGHT San Diego, CA mccormickandwright.com

I STUDIO H DESIGN GROUP San Diego, CA studioh-int.com

A ARCANUM ARCHITECTURE, INC. San Francisco, CA arcanumarchitecture.com

H BRUNNER CONSTRUCTION San Francisco, CA brunnerco.com

H CAIRN CONSTRUCTION INC. San Francisco, CA cairnconstruction.com

I CATHERINE KWONG DESIGN San Francisco, CA catherinekwong.com

H CLAYTON TIMBRELL & COMPANY INC. San Francisco, CA claytontimbrell.com

A DAVID BUERGLER ARCHITECT San Francisco, CA davidbuergler.com

I FISHER WEISMAN BRUGIONI San Francisco, CA fwb-sf.com

I JAY JEFFERS San Francisco, CA jayjeffers.com

H JEFF KING & COMPANY San Francisco, CA jeffkingandco.com

A JILL LEWIS ARCHITECTURE San Francisco, CA jilllewisarchitecture.com

I KELLY HOHLA INTERIORS San Francisco, CA kellyhohlainteriors.com

I KENDALL WILKINSON DESIGN San Francisco, CA kendallwilkinson.com

I MAREA CLARK INTERIORS San Francisco, CA mareaclarkinteriors.com

A H NOVA DESIGNS + BUILDS San Francisco, CA novadesignsbuilds.com

A RED DOT STUDIO ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN San Francisco, CA reddotstudio.com

I REGAN BAKER DESIGN San Francisco, CA reganbakerdesign.com

A RICHARD BEARD ARCHITECTS San Francisco, CA richard-beard.com

L SCULPT GARDENS San Francisco, CA sculptgardens.com

A SUTRO ARCHITECTS San Francisco, CA sutroarchitects.com

I TUCKER & MARKS San Francisco, CA tuckerandmarks.com

H PALMER CONSTRUCTION San Juan Capistrano, CA palmerconstruction.com

H BRELLIN COMPANY San Rafael, CA brellinco.com

A WILKINSON ARCHITECTURAL GROUP San Rafael, CA wilkarchitect.com

H NEW WEST BUILDERS Santa Ana, CA 714.412.5263

L BOSKY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Santa Barbara, CA boskyland.com

H LEONARD UNANDER ASSOCIATES, INC. Santa Barbara, CA unanderconstruction.com

I CHRISTINE MARKATOS DESIGN Santa Monica, CA markatosdesign.com

H WRIGHT CONTRACTING, LLC Santa Rosa, CA wrightcontracting.com

H BK CUSTOM BUILDERS Saratoga, CA 408.690.5313

A MEMARIE ASSOCIATES Saratoga, CA memarie.com

I SARAHLIZ LAWSON DESIGN, INC. Saratoga, CA sarahlizlawson.com

I KOBUS INTERIORS Sausalito, CA martinkobushome.com

H HERBST CONSTRUCTION, INC. Solana Beach, CA herbstconstruction.com

I INTIMATE LIVING INTERIORS Solana Beach, CA intimatelivinginteriors.com

A JOHN P. JENSEN ARCHITECT Solana Beach, CA johnjensenarchitect.com

I KERN & CO. SUSAN SPATH INTERIOR DESIGN Solana Beach, CA kerncodesigns.com

I 22 INTERIORS Studio City, CA 22interiors.com

H ROBERT MORKEN CONSTRUCTION Tahoe Vista, CA 530.386.1512

H MARTIN-STEPHAN BUILDERS, INC. Thousand Oaks, CA martin-stephanbuilders.com

I BAYON DESIGN STUDIO Tiburon, CA bayondesignstudio.com

L ROCK & ROSE NURSERY + LANDSCAPE Truckee, CA rocknrose.com

L VANDERTOOLEN ASSOCIATES Walnut Creek, CA vandertoolen.com

I JESS DIAB STUDIO West Hollywood, CA jessdiabstudio.com

I STUDIO LIFE/STYLE West Hollywood, CA studio-lifestyle.com

L NICK DEAN LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC. Woodland Hills, CA nickdeanlandscapedesign.com

I DEL GAVIO GROUP Woodside, CA delgaviogroup.com

H MARK KELLEY CONSTRUCTION CO, INC. Woodside, CA kelleycustomhomes.com

Colorado

L DESIGN WORKSHOP Aspen, CO designworkshop.com

A I FORUM PHI Aspen, CO forumphi.com

L LIFT STUDIO Aspen, CO liftstudiolandscape.net

A I MENENDEZ ARCHITECTS + INTERIORS Aspen, CO menendezarchitects.com

A I ROWLAND+BROUGHTON Aspen, CO rowlandbroughton.com

H BECK BUILDING COMPANY Avon, CO beckbuilds.com

I CASEY & COMPANY INTERIOR DESIGN Avon, CO caseyco-id.com

H SHAEFFER HYDE CONSTRUCTION Avon, CO shaefferhyde.com

A CCY ARCHITECTS Basalt, CO ccyarchitects.com

L MARPA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE + CONSTRUCTION Boulder, CO marpa.com

A MOSAIC ARCHITECTS & INTERIORS Boulder, CO mosaicarchitects.com

A BHH PARTNERS, PLANNERS AND ARCHITECTS Breckenridge, CO bhhpartnersco.com

H KORU LTD. Carbondale, CO korultd.com

H 5280 CONTRACTING Castle Rock, CO 5280contracting.com

A H I CHALET Denver, CO chaletcolorado.com

L DAVE JOHNSON LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Denver, CO johnsonlandart.com

H DOMANI HOMES, INC. Denver, CO domanihomes.com

I DUET DESIGN GROUP Denver, CO duetdesigngroup.com

I KALEIDOSCOPE DESIGN Denver, CO kaleidoscopedesigndenver.com

I NOBLE DESIGN GROUP Denver, CO nobledesigngroup.com

H PURE CONSTRUCTION Denver, CO pureconstructiondenver.com

A SALTED: ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN Denver, CO saltedarch.com

A STUDIOHOFF ARCHITECTURE Denver, CO studiohoff.com

A S3 ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, LLC Eagle, CO s3ag.com

A BERGLUND ARCHITECTS Edwards, CO berglundarchitects.com

L DENNIS ANDERSON LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Edwards, CO 970.390.3745

I JACOBS + INTERIORS Edwards, CO jacobsinteriors.com

I COLLECTIVE DESIGN Frisco, CO collectivedg.com

H PINNACLE MOUNTAIN HOMES Frisco, CO pinnaclemtnhomes.com

H OLD GREENWICH BUILDERS Glendale, CO oldgreenwichbuilders.com

A MITCHELL ARCHITECTURE Greenwood Village, CO

I STUDIO THOMAS Greenwood Village, CO studio-thomas.com

L DESIGNS BY SUNDOWN Littleton, CO designsbysundown.com

I INSIDE STORIES, LLC Littleton, CO insidestories.com

H METERMATTERS, INC. Littleton, CO

L CERES+ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Silverthorne, CO ceres-plus.com

A E CUMMINGS ARCHITECT Telluride, CO ecummingsarchitect.com

H FORTENBERRY & RICKS, LLC Telluride, CO 970.728.4321

I KIMILLE TAYLOR, INC. Telluride, CO kimilletaylor.com

A MORTON ARCHITECTS, INC. Telluride, CO mortonarchitects.com

A KH WEBB ARCHITECTS Vail, CO khwebb.com

Connecticut

I MCGRATH II Greenwich, CT mcgrath2.com

I ATELIER ROAN Westport, CT atelierroan.co

Delaware

A LESLIE KELLY ARCHITECTURE Wilmington, DE 302.777.3335

Florida

H ROSS BUILT CONSTRUCTION Bradenton, FL rossbuilt.com

A STRANG DESIGN Coconut Grove, FL strang.design

I ASSURE INTERIORS Coral Gables, FL assureinteriors.com

A CARLOS PALMER ARCHITECTURE Coral Gables, FL 786.218.6602

I CAROLINA DESIGN LLC Coral Gables, FL carolinafreyre.com

A CMA DESIGN STUDIO INC. Coral Gables, FL cma.design

I CALIMIA HOME Doral, FL calimiahome.com

H HCD GROUP CORP Fort Lauderdale, FL hcdgroupcorp.com

L R.S. WALSH LANDSCAPING Fort Myers, FL rswalsh.com

L NIELSEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Jupiter, FL nielsenlandarch.com

H WILLOUGHBY CONSTRUCTION Jupiter, FL willoughbyconstruction.com

I 10.STUDIO Key Biscayne, FL tendotstudio.com

L EXOTICSCAPE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Key Biscayne, FL exoticscape.com

I WILLIAM B. SCARBROUGH DESIGNS Lakeland, FL 863.205.6738

A AJ/A Miami, FL alfonsojurado.com

A H ARAGON CONSTRUCTION Miami, FL aragonconstruction.net

I B. PILA DESIGN STUDIO Miami, FL bpiladesign.com

H CDC BUILDERS, INC. Miami, FL cdcbuilders.com

L CHRISTOPHER CAWLEY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Miami, FL christophercawley.com

A I EOLO DESIGN ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS Miami, FL eolodesigns.com

H JOMED CONSTRUCTION Miami, FL jomedconstruction.com

H MOCCA GROUP Miami, FL moccagroup.com

I MONIOMI DESIGN Miami, FL moniomi.com

A PORTUONDO PEROTTI ARCHITECTS Miami, FL portuondo-perotti.com

I ROBERT RIONDA INTERIORS Miami, FL robertrionda.com

A H SA BUILDERS, LLC Miami, FL sabuilders.us

H SANANDRES CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING GROUP Miami, FL sanandrescg.com

H CGU HOMES Naples, FL cgunlimited.com

H KURTZ HOMES NAPLES Naples, FL kurtzhomes.com

H MARK HICKMAN HOMES Naples, FL 630.915.2487

I MEGAN HICKMAN DESIGN Naples, FL meganhickmandesign.com

A I SDH STUDIO ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN North Miami Beach, FL sdhstudio.com

H TREO CONSTRUCTION North Miami Beach, FL treoconstruction.com

I DAVID MITCHELL BROWN Palm Beach, FL dmitchbrown.com

I ELLEN KAVANAUGH INTERIORS Palm Beach, FL ellenkavanaugh.com

L ENVIRONMENT DESIGN GROUP Palm Beach, FL environmentdesigngroup.com

H ISLAND CONSTRUCTION Palm Beach, FL islandconstructionpb.com

I SCOTT SANDERS LLC Palm Beach, FL scottsandersllc.com

L TODD MACLEAN OUTDOORS Palm Beach, FL toddmacleanoutdoors.com

I BLU INTERIORS Sarasota, FL bluinteriors.com

L BORDEN LANDSCAPE DESIGN Sarasota, FL bordenlandscape.com

H BOSTON LIGHT DEVELOPERS, LLC Sarasota, FL 617.901.4121

L MULLET BROTHERS INC. LANDSCAPING AND BRICK PAVING Sarasota, FL mullettbrothers.com

A PHIPPS HOME DESIGN Sarasota, FL phippshomedesign.com

L RIGHTWAY DESIGN Sarasota, FL 941.809.2806

A I TROP ARCHITECTURE Sarasota, FL troparchitecture.com

H VOIGT BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION Sarasota, FL voigtbrothers.com

I ACCENTRICS INTERIORS Tampa, FL accentricsinteriors.com

A COOPER JOHNSON SMITH PETERSON ARCHITECTS & TOWN PLANNERS Tampa, FL cjsarch.com

A BRENNER AND ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTURE, INC. Vero Beach, FL brennerarchitect.com

H HURYN CONSTRUCTION Vero Beach, FL hurynconstruction.com

I ROD MICKLEY INTERIORS Vero Beach, FL rodmickley.com

I DANIELLE ROLLINS INTERIORS West Palm Beach, FL danielledrollins.com

A LABERGE AND MÉNARD West Palm Beach, FL labergeandmenard.com

Georgia

I DANA LYNCH DESIGN Atlanta, GA danalynchdesign.com

H DERAZI HOMES Atlanta, GA derazihomes.com

H DOGWOOD HOMES, LLC Atlanta, GA 770.231.7668

L HOWARD DESIGN STUDIO Atlanta, GA howarddesignstudio.com

I SUSAN B. BOZEMAN DESIGNS, INC. Atlanta, GA susanbozemandesigns.com

A WILLIAM T. BAKER & ASSOCIATES Atlanta, GA wtbaker.com

I WOLF DESIGN GROUP, INC. Atlanta, GA wolfdesigngroup.com

H KIM L. WOODS CONSTRUCTION INC. Dalton, GA klwconstruction.weebly.com

A H I TERRACOTTA DESIGN BUILD CO. Decatur, GA terracottadesignbuild.com

H COLE CONSTRUCTION Milton, GA coleconstructionga.com

H HENRY COLE CONSTRUCTION, INC. Newnan, GA 770.755.4051

I AMTOWER INTERIOR + DESIGN Roswell, GA amtowerdesign.com

H BROOKS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC Savannah, GA brooksconstruct.com

H WATERS BUILDING + DESIGN, LLC Savannah, GA watersbuild.com

Idaho

A BRUNELLE ARCHITECTS, INC. Hailey, ID brunellearchitects.com

H MAGLEBY CONSTRUCTIONSUN VALLEY Ketchum, ID maglebyconstruction.com

Illinois

H HOMES BY JAMES, INC. Arlington Heights, IL homesbyjamesinc.com

I AMY KARTHEISER DESIGN Chicago, IL amykartheiserdesign.com

H ATHENS CONSTRUCTION CO, INC. Chicago, IL athensconstruction.com

I BRUCE FOX DESIGN Chicago, IL brucefoxdesign.com

I BRYNN OLSON DESIGN GROUP Chicago, IL brynnolson.com

L CHICAGO ROOF DECK + GARDEN Chicago, IL chicagoroofdeck.com

L CHICAGO SPECIALTY GARDENS Chicago, IL chicagogardens.com

A I CRAIG & COMPANY Chicago, IL craigandco.com

I DEVON GRACE INTERIORS Chicago, IL devongraceinteriors.com

A FILORAMO TALSMA ARCHITECTURE Chicago, IL filoramotalsma.com

I JAMES THOMAS INTERIORS Chicago, IL jamesthomaschicago.com

L JAYSON DEGEETER LLC Chicago, IL jaysondegeeter.com

I JESSICA LAGRANGE INTERIORS Chicago, IL jessicalagrange.com

H LUXURY RESIDENCE GROUP BY POWER CONSTRUCTION Chicago, IL luxuryresidencegroupbypower.net

I MICHAEL DEL PIERO GOOD DESIGN Chicago, IL michaeldelpiero.com

I PAM MAHER DESIGN Chicago, IL pammaherdesign.com

I STEVE + FILIP DESIGN Chicago, IL steveandfilipdesign.com

I STUDIO GILD Chicago, IL studiogild.com

I SUZANNE LOVELL INC. Chicago, IL suzannelovellinc.com

I TOM STRINGER DESIGN PARTNERS Chicago, IL tomstringer.com

A WHEELER KEARNS ARCHITECTS Chicago, IL wkarch.com

A MICHAEL ABRAHAM ARCHITECTURE Clarendon Hills, IL michael-abraham.com

A JMSTUDIO Evanston, IL jmsperti.com

A I MORGANTE WILSON ARCHITECTS Evanston, IL morgantewilson.com

I ANDREA GOLDMAN DESIGN Glencoe, IL andreagoldmandesign.com

A MUNSON ARCHITECTS Highland Park, IL 847.212.7005

I AXB INTERIORS Hinsdale, IL axbinteriors.com

H MG CUSTOM INC. Johnsburg, IL 847.951.4153

H LEGACY CUSTOM HOMES, LLC Lake Bluff, IL legacych.com

L MARIANI LANDSCAPE Lake Bluff, IL marianilandscape.com

I LYNNE BEYER DESIGN Lake Forest, IL lynnebeyer.com

I MEGAN WINTERS DESIGN Lake Forest, IL meganwinters.com

I LAUREN COLLANDER INTERIORS Naperville, IL laurencollanderinteriors.com

H EIGHTY-EIGHT DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION Oak Park, IL eightyeightinc.com

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H VON DREELE-FREERKSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Oak Park, IL vdfconstruction.com

H TRI-K DEVELOPMENT Palos Park, IL tri-kdev.com

H WUJCIK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. Skokie, IL wujcik.com

L MIDWEST ARBOR CORPORATION Spring Grove, IL midwestarborcorp.com

Louisiana

A JEREMY CORKERN STUDIO New Orleans, LA jeremycorkernstudio.com

Maryland

I JAMIE MERIDA INTERIORS Easton, MD jamiemerida.com

Massachusetts

L REED HILDERBRAND Cambridge, MA reedhilderbrand.com

Michigan

I BONNIE WU DESIGN Ann Arbor, MI bonniewudesign.com

H COOLEY CONTRACTING Traverse City, MI cooleycontracting.com

L KTLA-DESIGNS Traverse City, MI ktla-designs.com

Missouri

I ANNIE KERN INTERIORS Kansas City, MO anniekerninteriors.com

Montana

H HIGHLINE PARTNERS Big Sky, MT highline-partners.com

H THE PRG GROUP Big Sky, MT theprggroup.com

A I CLB ARCHITECTS Bozeman, MT clbarchitects.com

L DESIGN 5 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Bozeman, MT design5la.com

L FIELD STUDIO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Bozeman, MT fieldstudiola.com

A REID SMITH ARCHITECTS Bozeman, MT reidsmitharchitects.com

A STUDIO H DESIGN Bozeman, MT studiohdesigninc.com

H LOHSS CONSTRUCTION Gallatin Gateway, MT lohssconstruction.com

A WORKADAY DESIGN Kalispell, MT workadaydesign.com

I COOKE INTERIORS STUDIO Whitefish, MT 406.471.8679

L FORESTORATION Whitefish, MT forestoration.com

H MINDFUL DESIGNS Whitefish, MT mindfuldesignsinc.com

New Jersey

H BEACH CRAFT CONSTRUCTION LLC Allenwood, NJ 908.675.6326

A RICHARD GRAHAM ARCHITECTS Brielle, NJ grahamarchitect.com

I J. PATRYCE DESIGN & COMPANY Hoboken, NJ jpatrycedesign.com

A ANDREW FETHES ARCHITECTS, PA Oradell, NJ af-arch.com

A H STONEWATER ARCHITECTURE Summit, NJ stonewaterarch.com

New York

L JOSEPH W. TYREE LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC. Bridgehampton, NY josephwtyree.com

I RAJNI ALEX DESIGN Bronxville, NY rajnialexdesign.com

H RDM RENOVATION Brooklyn, NY rdmrenovation.com

H RENOVATION PARTNERS Brooklyn, NY 917.460.8080

H EASTERN CHATEAU East Hampton, NY easternchateau.com

A JOSEPH CERAMI & ASSOCIATES Hampton Bays, NY josephcerami.com

H TRUE NORTH DEVELOPMENT Huntington, NY truenorthli.com

I A.A. BAKER DESIGN Locust Valley, NY aabakerdesign.com

I TIMOTHY GODBOLD LTD. Long Island, NY timothygodbold.com

I BECKY SHEA DESIGN (BS/D) Long Island City, NY beckyshea.com

L MARSHALL PAETZEL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Mattituck, NY mplastudio.com

I AUGUSTA HOFFMAN STUDIO New York, NY augustahoffman.com

I CARLYLE DESIGNS New York, NY carlyledesigns.com

I DENISE KURIGER DESIGN New York, NY dkdltd.com

A DJ ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT, PC New York, NY djapc.com

I FOLEY&COX New York, NY foleyandcox.com

I GARROW KEDIGIAN INTERIOR DESIGN New York, NY garrowkedigian.com

I GNE ARCHITECTURE New York, NY gnearchitecture.com

A I IKE KLIGERMAN BARKLEY New York, NY ikba.com

I JESSICA SCHUSTER DESIGN New York, NY jessicaschuster.com

I KA DESIGN GROUP New York, NY kadesigngroup.com

I KATIE RIDDER INC. New York, NY katieridder.com

A KAY LEONG, ARCHITECT New York, NY

A I MARIO EGOZI ARCHITECT New York, NY marioegoziarchitect.com

I NICOLE FULLER INTERIORS New York, NY nicolefullerinteriors.com

I RAYCHEL WADE DESIGN New York, NY raychelwadedesign.com

I RYAN LAWSON, LLC New York, NY ryanlawson.com

I SARA STORY DESIGN New York, NY sarastorydesign.com

I SASHA BIKOFF INTERIOR DESIGN New York, NY sashabikoff.com

I THOM FILICIA INC. New York, NY thomfilicia.com

H J&J JOHNSON Queens, NY 718.392.3033

H NEW YORK RESIDENTIAL GROUP, INC. Ridgewood, NY 917.603.1414

H FORDEN & CO. BUILDERS Sag Harbor, NY fordenandco.com

L SUMMERHILL LANDSCAPES Sag Harbor, NY summerhilllandscapes.com

A VAL FLORIO ARCHITECT PLLC Sag Harbor, NY valflorioarchitect.com

I WINTER MCDERMOTT DESIGN Sag Harbor, NY wintermcdermott.com

I MONICA FRIED DESIGN Scarsdale, NY monicafrieddesign.com

H BK KUCK CONSTRUCTION Southampton, NY bkkuckconstruction.com

North Carolina

I KATHY SMITH INTERIORS Belmont, NC kathysmithinteriors.com

L FREEMAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Charlotte, NC freemanlandscapearchitecture.com

I J LAYTON INTERIORS Charlotte, NC jlaytoninteriors.com

A PURSLEY DIXON ARCHITECTURE Charlotte, NC pursleydixon.com

H I KINGSWOOD CUSTOM HOMES Pineville, NC kingswoodhomes.com

Oregon

I HARPER HOUSE DESIGN Bend, OR harperhousedesign.com

A KAREN SMULAND ARCHITECT Bend, OR ksmulandarchitect.com

L SZABO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Bend, OR szabo-la.com

H TREVIN DUEY CONSTRUCTION Sisters, OR trevindueyconstruction.com

South Carolina

I ALLISON ELEBASH INTERIOR DESIGN Mount Pleasant, SC allisonelebash.com

H CLINE HOMES Mount Pleasant, SC cline-homes.com

L NAVY YARD CHARLESTON DEVELOPMENT CO. Mount Pleasant, SC navyyardcharleston.com

A RUSH DIXON ARCHITECTS, LLC North Charleston, SC rushdixon.com

Tennessee

H MONTGOMERY CLASSIC CONSTRUCTION Brentwood, TN montgomeryccllc.com

A I LAUREL POWELL DESIGNS Chattanooga, TN laurelpowell.com

H WATERS-HOLLAND RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS Chattanooga, TN watersholland.com

A P. SHEA DESIGN Franklin, TN pshea.com

L DUKE DESIGN GROUP, LLC Nashville, TN dukedesigngroup.com

A DURDEN ARCHITECTURE Nashville, TN durdenarchitecture.com

H M. P. DANIEL CONSTRUCTION Nashville, TN 615.430.6696

I MCALPINE Nashville, TN mcalpinehouse.com

I NATALIE HAGER INTERIORS Nashville, TN nataliehagerinteriors.com

I R. HIGGINS INTERIORS Nashville, TN rhigginsinteriors.com

Texas

A I ALEX ROBINETTE, ARCHITECT Austin, TX alexrobinette.com

H ARROWHEAD CONSTRUCTION Austin, TX arrowhdtx.com

I FERN SANTINI, INC. Austin, TX fernsantini.com

I J.FISHER INTERIORS Austin, TX jfisherinteriors.com

L LANDWEST DESIGN GROUP Austin, TX landwest.com

A LARUE ARCHITECTS Austin, TX larue-architects.com

I LIZ MACPHAIL INTERIORS Austin, TX lizmacphailinteriors.com

H RB CUSTOM HOMES, LTD Austin, TX 512.791.2800

H RED TAIL CONSTRUCTION Austin, TX 310.962.5784

H REYNOLDS CUSTOM HOMES, INC. Austin, TX reynoldshomes.com

I SCW INTERIORS, LLC Austin, TX scwinteriors.com

L SITIO DESIGN Austin, TX sitiodesign.com

A I BODRON/FRUIT Dallas, TX bodronfruit.com

A C A NELSON ARCHITECTURE GROUP LLC Dallas, TX canelsonarchitects.com

I CHILDRESS INTERIORS, INC. Dallas, TX childressinteriors.com

A H L COLE & CO. CUSTOM HOMES Dallas, TX colehomes.com

I EMILY SUMMERS DESIGN ASSOCIATES Dallas, TX emilysummers.com

I LAURA LEE CLARK INTERIOR DESIGN, INC. Dallas, TX lauraleeclark.com

I MORGAN FARROW INTERIORS Dallas, TX morganfarrow.com

H NIXON CUSTOM HOMES Dallas, TX nixoncustomhomes.com

H ROBERT CLARK AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Dallas, TX rhclark.com

I S.B. LONG INTERIORS Dallas, TX sblonginteriors.com

A WILLIAM S. BRIGGS, ARCHITECT Dallas, TX williamsbriggs.com

H BROOKS CUSTOM HOMES Fort Worth, TX brookscustomhomes.com

I TORI RUBINSON INTERIORS Fort Worth, TX torirubinsoninteriors.com

I ASHTON TAYLOR INTERIORS Houston, TX ashtontaylorinteriors.com

A BRICKMOON DESIGN Houston, TX brickmoondesign.com

H BUSTER & COGDELL BUILDERS, LLC Houston, TX busterandcogdellbuilders.com

A COLBYDESIGN Houston, TX colbydesign.net

H DAVID JAMES CUSTOM BUILDER Houston, TX davidjamescustombuilder.com

I ECCO DESIGN Houston, TX eccodesigntexas.com

A H FRANKEL BUILDING GROUP Houston, TX frankeldesignbuild.com

A GORDON PARTNERS DESIGN Houston, TX gordonpartnersdesign.com

I INDIGO INTERIOR DESIGN Houston, TX 713.524.8868

I LAURA U DESIGN COLLECTIVE Houston, TX laurau.com

I LAUREN HASKETT DESIGN Houston, TX houstoninteriordesign.co

I LINDA EYLES DESIGN Houston, TX lindaeylesdesign.com

I NEST DESIGN GROUP Houston, TX nestinteriordesigngroup.com

A ROC-QI-TECTURI RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIO Houston, TX 832.537.3770

A H STUDIOMET Houston, TX studiomet.com

A SUBURB CONCEPT LLC Houston, TX 713.584.8523

H TEXAS FINE HOME BUILDERS LLC Houston, TX texasfinehomes.net

H TINCHER’S CUSTOM HOMES & REMODELING INC. Mineral Wells, TX tincherscustomhomes.com

H MAUZÉ CONSTRUCTION CORP. San Antonio, TX 210.826.1813

A MICHAEL G. IMBER, ARCHITECTS San Antonio, TX michaelgimber.com

I PARS DESIGN STUDIO San Antonio, TX parsdesignstudio.com

A BLAKE ARCHITECTS Southlake, TX blakearchitects.net

Utah

A JAFFA GROUP ARCHITECTS Park City, UT jaffagroup.com

Washington

I LISA STATON DESIGN Bellingham, WA lisastaton.com

H EMERALD BUILDERS Ferndale, WA emeraldbuildersinc.com

H HEGGENES CONSTRUCTION INC. Freeland, WA heggenesconstruction.com

A ESG DESIGN Issaquah, WA esg-design.com

L OHASHI LANDSCAPE SERVICES Issaquah, WA ohashilandscape.com

H ESMB INC. Kirkland, WA esmbinc.com

A SOUNDESIGN GROUP ARCHITECTS, PLLC Langley, WA sdg.build

I SHANNON ADAMSON INTERIOR DESIGN Lynwood, WA adamsondesignstudio.com

L SANDER GROVES LANDSCAPING, INC. Redmond, WA sandergroves.com

I BRIO INTERIOR DESIGN Seattle, WA briointeriordesign.com

L BROADHURST + ASSOCIATES Seattle, WA broadhurstassociates.com

I CHARLIE HELLSTERN INTERIOR DESIGN Seattle, WA charliehellstern.com

A DEFOREST ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA deforestarchitects.com

H DOVETAIL GENERAL CONTRACTORS Seattle, WA dovetailgc.com

H DOWBUILT Seattle, WA dowbuilt.com

I HEIDI CAILLIER DESIGN Seattle, WA heidicaillierdesign.com

A HELIOTROPE ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA heliotropearchitects.com

A I HOEDEMAKER PFEIFFER Seattle, WA hoedemakerpfeiffer.com

I INFORM INTERIORS Seattle, WA informinteriors.design

L KENNETH PHILP LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA kennethphilp.com

A LANE WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA lanewilliams.com

A MCCLELLAN ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA mccarch.com

H MCKINNEY GROUP INC. Seattle, WA mckinneyinc.com

I NB DESIGN GROUP Seattle, WA nbdesigngroup.net

H SCHULTZ MILLER Seattle, WA schultzmiller.com

A STUART SILK ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA stuartsilk.com

A I STUDIO AM Seattle, WA studioamarchitects.com

I SUSAN MARINELLO INTERIORS Seattle, WA susanmarinello.com

I THE PAVILION COMPANY Seattle, WA pavilionco.com

H TOTH CONSTRUCTION, INC. Seattle, WA tothconstruction.com

H HOLBECK CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN, INC. Stanwood, WA holbeckconstruction.com

H VANGUARD CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN, LLC Stanwood, WA vanguardnow.com

Washington,

I SOLÍS BETANCOURT & SHERRILL Washington, D.C. solisbetancourt.com International A INSTANTCONCEPT Wuppertal, Germany www.instantconcept.com

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PORTUONDO PEROTTI ARCHITECTS

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Miami is rich with history and a tradition of bold architectural feats. And Portuondo Perotti Architects is proving that it will take its place in the city’s next generation of design legends. In the past year alone, the firm has been awarded two Addison Mizner Awards by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, one for a commercial project and the other for a residential one. But these industry recognitions aren’t the only form of accolade given to Portuondo Perotti. “Our greatest success to this point has been our ability to maintain a strong and active portfolio for years mainly on word of

mouth,” says vice president Jose Luiz Gonzalez-Perotti, who runs the firm with president Rafael Portuondo. Indeed, from Miami and Coral Gables to Palm Beach, the Caribbean and even all the way to Spain, clients are singing the praises of Portuondo Perotti Architects. “We are known for our ability to incorporate our clients’ wants,” Rafael says. “Our penchant for drawing by hand is a huge help in this process. One of the biggest compliments we receive is how much the completed work looks like the sketches we drew along the way.” The principals also recently designed the first LEED Platinum-certified office building in Coral Gables.

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What style is your firm most known for?

Whether a Mediterranean villa of stucco, stone and clay roof tiles or a modern residence of exposed concrete and steel, our projects are recognizable in the strength of our floor plan diagrams and building facades, rooted in classical order and proportions.

How can clients work with trade professionals to ensure a painless design process?

The biggest piece of advice that we offer our clients is to not be afraid to be vocal. Some of the best successes arise out of realizing what a client dislikes, as opposed to what they like. We encourage them not to hold back their opinions, and there is no such thing as too many inspirational images! We want them to be active participants.

“We treat each project like one long conversation that starts on the first day and ends when clients move in.”

Top The view from the loggia into the gardens is inspiring and tranquil. Left Ample seating along the rear facade makes for easy outdoor gathering. Right The elevated lawn and rear loggia allows for panoramic views of Roberts Bay. Opposite An entry colonnade and trellis frame the lily pond and main axis through the house.

Photography Top & Left by Steven Brooke; Right & Opposite by Kim Sargent

SMITH AND MOORE ARCHITECTS

When a truly collaborative project comes to completion, the end product is more magnificent than any single contributor could have delivered on their own.

Founded in 1984, Smith and Moore

Architects has long believed in the power of collaboration—be that with the client or the artisans and craftspeople that they choose to work alongside.

“Our relationships with our clients is one of immersive collaboration from the initial introduction through the life of the project,” says company principal and architect Daniel Kahan. The firm, led by partners Harold Smith, Jonathan Moore, Peter Papadopoulos and Kahan, states: “A thorough understanding of our clients’ daily lives and their visions for how they want to live is essential to designing successful projects. Through open and continuous dialogue, we make our clients part of the project team.” And when it comes to partners, they approach their relationships and alignments with artisans and craftsmen

as “similarly essential to every project.”

Kahan adds: “Employing the highest quality materials and levels of finesse in design can only be successful with a universally focused project team. We pride ourselves in this collaboration and in the final results being uniquely greater than the sum of their individual parts.”

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What style is your firm most known for?

We have always prided ourselves on being able to apply modern ideas and standards of living to classical traditions and frameworks, yielding timeless designs that suit the distinct lifestyles of our clients. The projects that emerge from this process result in design solutions that range from intensely classical architecture to more modern and contemporary buildings.

What are some key influences?

Much of the basis for our work comes from the study of both classical architecture and the interpretations of it by our more modern forebears. We strive not to be swayed by today’s current trends, and instead are inspired by the timeless examples of taste and quality that have come before us.

“We work closely with landscape and interior designers to create homes with a sense of place and permanence—combining beauty, comfort and function.”

Top A modernist dining room combines new and vintage pieces. Architecture and interiors by company principal Daniel Kahan. Left The view to an interior courtyard at a modernist home in Fort Lauderdale. Right A Spanish Colonial home in Palm Beach with Moorish influences. Opposite left This Island Colonial house is built around numerous garden rooms and courtyards, highlighting the home’s lush environment. Opposite right This dining room with a strong connection to the garden features interiors created by Jake Arnold.

Photography Top, Left, Opposite left & Opposite right by Michael Stavaridis; Right by Nickolas Sargent

CDC BUILDERS

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JOSE ORTEGA, PRESIDENT AND CEO

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It is often the case that during tragedy, some silver lining can be found in the opportunity to start anew. For Jose Ortega, this is a truth that altered the path of his life and career. In 1992, after the devastation of Hurricane Andrew, many Miamians were making the best of bad times by rethinking their living spaces. With nearly two decades of construction experience, Jose was sure to sit at the center of it all. In hindsight, this proved especially significant—marking the start of his specialty in the high-end residential market. Fast-forward 30 years, and Jose and his team at CDC Builders have become known as a preeminent

resource for exquisite, best-quality builds. “We work hand in hand with the client to execute their dream and vision, while keeping within the budget,” Jose shares. It’s an approach that has served them well. CDC Builders boasts a portfolio of prestigious residences throughout Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. From luxury custom new builds, to renovations and interior build-outs of condominiums, the ways the firm delivers excellence in construction and craftsmanship are numerous. Asked what he feels is the key to this success, Jose says, “Relationships. Our employees, clients and colleagues alike become family.”

Left This interior build-out of an iconic Palm Beach penthouse features interior design by C.A.D. International. Right This modern home in prestigious Key Biscayne was crafted in collaboration with Hinojosa Design Studio. Opposite top Sweeping ocean views are honored with a stunning design by renowned architect Charles Pawley for this waterfront home. Opposite bottom Designed by Elias Rizo Arquitectos, this contemporary Miami Beach residence wows.

“We pride ourselves on long-lasting relationships and our ongoing referral-based leads.”

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What is your firm most known for?

Our belief in trust and communication. These are essential to productivity; we base our transparent, team approach on cooperation, reliability and mutual respect. We collaborate with architects and designers to realize their visions accurately, and open lines of communication—among those in the field and the office—result in the best solutions for every situation. The personal attention we devote to achieving each client’s goals has transformed many business acquaintances into lifelong friends. Our success is built upon these cherished relationships.

What type of project would you love to take on?

We would love to build a net-zero home to the standards of LEED’s Zero certification—the highest distinction for a residential custom home.

PERRONE CONSTRUCTION

Renowned for building many of Southwest Florida’s stunning palatial waterfront residences, Perrone Construction uses a time-tested, systematic and comprehensive approach to build beautiful homes in any style, delivering for their local and global clientele for more than 42 years. The company’s president, Ricky Perrone, says, “We take great pride in our ability to help each client achieve a sense of timelessness in their home.” Through an in-depth understanding of the complexities and nuances of building in coastal locations and experience working with some of the most celebrated design teams in the world, Perrone Construction has a four-decade

record of crafting the finest luxury waterfront homes in Sarasota, Florida. From land procurement through to project completion and maintenance of the homes they build, the company prides itself on providing a seamless experience for clients so that they can enjoy the process of bringing their vision to life. Every one of Perrone Construction’s homes is meticulously envisioned through the lens of the area’s most sought-after experts. Its recent designation as Florida Gulf Coast Builder of the Year, 2021, by the American Institute of Architects, honors the company’s iconic history of impeccably built, architecturally important waterfront masterpieces.

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How do you include the client in your creative process?

We’ve developed proprietary methods of managing our projects to deliver superior quality and keep our focus on the most important aspect of building a custom home: the owner’s vision and experience. The people we build for are often very busy in their personal and professional lives and many rely on our company to spearhead their projects for them, including assembling the design team from architect to interior designer to landscape architect.

What’s next for the firm?

We are excited to announce our property maintenance division, Conserva Fine Home Stewardship. Our full-service maintenance company manages the caretaking of every aspect of our homes with a comprehensive and custom-tailored plan specific to each property.

“Every step in our process was designed so that the interaction with our clients and the process of building these timeless waterfront homes is not only seamless, but enjoyable.”

Top This British West Indies-style custom residence is located on Longboat Key and overlooks downtown Sarasota’s skyline. Left Of neoclassical French design, this bespoke kitchen is richly layered with textures for a glamorous space. Right As featured on the cover of Luxe Interiors + Design, the arcaded loggia of this Sarasota bayfront estate has sweeping views of the city. Opposite The arches of the gatehouse porte cochere beautifully frame the dramatic approach to this grand estate.

Photography Top by Ricky Perrone; Left by Joshua McHugh; Right & Opposite by Daniel Newcomb

SHORECREST CONSTRUCTION

The origin story of Shorecrest

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Construction is one of immense residential and hospitality projects. In 1998, Patrick Lee was recruited to be a part of the leadership and planning team for the Four Seasons Hotel and Tower on Brickell. He would end up directly managing a substantial amount of the $250 million budget to complete one of the most prestigious buildings in Miami. It was such a paramount project that it inspired him to found Shorecrest, and he would lead the company to take on projects like the awe-inspiring endeavor Casa Bahia. “It was a lavish 20,000-square-foot waterfront home in Coconut Grove,” Lee says of the project. “It was a ground-up build designed

by Alejandro Landes and Zyscovich with landscape architecture by Raymond Jungles. Recently, it sold for $46 million, and it has won numerous awards.” With its roots firmly planted in such ultraluxury work, it is perhaps little surprise that Shorecrest has continued to focus on the elements of craftsmanship that make a project stand out. “We are not married to building a specific design style,” Lee says. “The only common denominators are that there is always a world-renowned designer involved, and the intricacy and quality of everything is our priority. We specialize in gorgeous details, like stonework, millwork, leather wallcoverings, smart home electronics and wine rooms.”

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Up to this point, what do you feel has been your greatest success?

We are proud that our business and market foothold have naturally grown through remarkable referrals from respected individuals and corporations.

What type of project would you love to take on?

Our residential work comprises 70 percent of our business. But after completing hospitality projects like Soho House, Bagatelle and Raspoutine, we plan on expanding commercial operations.

What part has the digital age played in the success of your firm?

We see technology to be a big part of changing how things are done. For example, this year we had projects for two hospitality brands, for which we used 3D scans of the spaces to have our millworker in South Africa fabricate all of the furniture and wood pieces.

“Our motivation is simple: we love to build.”

Top A hyperluxurious retreat located in Coconut Grove combines elements from Balinese craftsmanship and the Miami tropics. Left Nature and modernism coexist in this architectural masterpiece that appears to float above water. Right Arranged to look like a series of solid blocks, this floating staircase took six months to build and is made of shell-reef slabs. Opposite An 8,000-square-foot beach house designed by Charles Allem, this home is exquisitely furnished with the finest bespoke materials. Photography Top, Left & Right by Claudia Uribe; Opposite by Moris Moreno

With 20 years of experience, more than 130 completed projects and 12 wholly dedicated, expert team members, Watlee Construction has become known for the high-end value it brings to each home. Whether a custom new build or remodel, residential masterpiece or center of hospitality, the firm’s projects demonstrate its founder’s belief in uncompromising craftsmanship and devotion to architectural vision. “We strive to exceed expectations and create dream homes,” Ryan Watley says. “We think truly successful execution of a vision depends on perfecting every detail.” This ethos is evident in the project that first put Watlee Construction on the map. “In 2004 we were hired to build a 7,500-square-foot house in South Martin County, and it was completely custom,” Ryan says. “The floor, tongueand-groove ceiling and millwork were all produced by a mill in Montana. The walls were done in Venetian plaster and the exterior was coastal with lap siding and a standing-seam metal roof.” It was

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ASK THE EXPERT

Please name influences and inspirations that inform your work. We are always influenced by leaders in the construction field, as well as architectural styles past and present. I have always been inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright since I am originally from Chicago, but there are too many great architects to list them all.

How do you include the client in your process?

featured in numerous publications and launched the firm into fame amongst the custom home market. And of course, the owners adored the end result. Based in Hobe Sound, the Watlee team now brings the same happiness to clients throughout Florida.

They are involved in every step, from design to preconstruction to building. Our construction software allows them to see everything our managers and supervisors are seeing. Through pictures, daily job logs, budget reports and more, we strive to keep everything as transparent as possible.

“Our firm was founded on a simple, yet inspired idea: build custom, luxury homes with the direct input of the buyer.”

Top A luxury Palm Beach home on the Intracoastal Waterway has sleek lines and the perfect ambiance for entertaining. Left This home has the perfect view to enjoy over a sumptuous morning coffee or tea. Right The foyer light is showcased as guests approach the entrance of this Palm Beach stunner. Opposite left This modern coastal home features all white kitchen cabinetry with an island waterfall and an abundance of natural light. Opposite right The sleek space has floating cabinets on both sides of the room highlighting an elegant soaking tub.

Astrong, reliable partnership makes working together a pleasure. Designers Cristina Hoyos and Melanie Weber founded 10.Studio in 2017 and one year later took on their biggest project to date, a turnkey design that was a complete renovation. “The high-end residence in Coral Gables was truly pin-worthy,” says Hoyos. “Our focus was to create spaces in the home that connected in their overall style from room to room.” After that, more projects quickly followed. “We often work in gated residential communities in South Florida,” says Weber. “We also have clients that hire us to design their second homes.” In the last few years their client base expanded throughout the Northeast, where they continue to create beautiful residences. When it comes to working with clients, the duo believes it is their responsibility to establish a good line of communication. “It’s important to be transparent and outline critical aspects of the design process from the onset of every project,”

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explains Weber. What does the future hold for this rising firm? The Gold List honorees have set their sights high. “We hope to collaborate on a line of home decor and accessories,” says Hoyos. “And we would love to work on a retail store for a cool fashion or jewelry brand—or a boutique hotel in a chic destination!”

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In what ways do you include the client in your creative process and how do you work together to bring their vision to life?

It is very important for us to understand the client’s lifestyle. At our first meeting we ask a lot of questions. How does the family interact with each other in which areas? Do they have pets? Do they like to cook? Do they work from home? In our second meeting we visit showrooms so that we can understand the client’s taste and what they like. We have fluid communication throughout the process.

What style characterizes your firm’s look?

We aspire to create balance between space, light and color—enhancing the meaning of what it is to live well. Our style is casual and chic, and we love to incorporate earth tones and natural materials throughout.

“Our success is in the partnership we have. We know we can rely on each other. Working closely together, we oversee every part of the design process.”

Top The fun medley of coffee tables in this living room comes from Pure Project Home and are perched on a Luminaire rug. Left A Plano side table from Holly Hunt sits with a bench from Minotti, chairs from Luminaire and a Christian Liaigre floor lamp. Right Gold coffee tables from CB2 are placed next to a deep blue ModShop sofa and tan lounge chairs from West Elm. Opposite left The built-in was designed by 10.Studio and manufactured by DEA ITALIANA, and the custom-made desk is made from ebonized ash and blackened steel. Opposite right The kitchen cabinets are Italkraft and the countertop stone is from Arca.

Photography Yara Virreira

AGSIA DESIGN GROUP

In 2016, a 4,500-square-foot waterfront property in Golden Beach, Florida, was brought to life. Uniquely blending the indoors with the out and boasting a cohesive design, it would become known as a crowning jewel of AGSIA Design Group’s residential work. “After moving from Latin America, I established the company in 2006,” says founder Adriana Grauer. “We started off in commercial, but quickly shifted to high-end residential projects.” In 2014, principal Alanna Kleiner joined the team, and the paramount Golden Beach project was the first showcase of the synergy and fantastic dynamic AGSIA now had in its two leaders. “After that, we started attracting larger endeavors,” Kleiner shares. “Forming a great team has continued to be a key factor in our growth as a firm.” Indeed, for projects in Aventura, Golden Beach, Sunny Isles, Surfside and beyond, they have been lauded for the seamless, tailored creative process that leads them to stunning results. “We love to get to

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know our clients and involve them,” Grauer says. “As much as we have our own style, we always like to hear their dreams and expectations and try to make their visions come to life.” The duo also loves to include color, prioritizes livability and doesn’t shy away from some mixing of textures and contrasting materials.

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Name influences and inspirations that inform your work.

With both of us coming from architectural backgrounds, being from Venezuela, having European origins and living in Miami, we have been greatly influenced by multicultural trends. We get inspired by the architectural elements of our projects as well.

Up to this point, what do you feel has been your greatest success?

Our returning clients! We like to keep a laid-back and fun atmosphere at our firm and, as a result, our clients often become our friends.

What type of project would you love to take on?

We have done several waterfront properties, but we would love to work on a beachfront project.

“We design spaces meant to be used and lived in.”

Top This beautiful dining space features pieces from Cattelan, Vesoi and Tonin Casa. Left A MiaCucina vanity, Duravit tub and floors from Porcelanosa combine for a serene bathroom. Right A Serena & Lily swing delights upon a backdrop of wallpaper by DenyDesigns. Opposite left AGSIA designed this space for the Asiatiko restaurant. Opposite right Poliform chairs and art by Charlie Oscar Patterson wow.

Photography Kris Tamburello

TAMARA FELDMAN DESIGN

If ever there were a design pro who exhibits boundless passion for her trade, it is Tamara Feldman. Her stylistic preferences are diverse and curiously explored, she is a fixture at industry happenings and her clients, though they fall into many demographics, all share a praise for the work of her firm, Tamara Feldman Design. Fittingly, upon being asked what she feels is her greatest success, she says, “It would be building my team and following my passion.” Although she has been most influenced by her grandmother, who was an artist and encouraged Feldman to do just that—pursue her dreams—she is also creatively charged by a variety of aesthetics. “I’m known for modern and contemporary, but we can design based on the client’s style, which is important,” she shares. “We are working on a beautiful Tuscany retreat in Italy, which will differ greatly from our Miami work. Also, I’m influenced by Japanese and Mexican architecture, which you can see woven into our designs.” One shining example of her resulting environments is

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the first residence that really put TFD “on the map.” A single-family home in Miami, it was a ground-up project in which Feldman and team were involved for architecture and interiors. “We created the right spaces, a contemporary yet warm feel and impressive 14-foot ceilings.”

ASK THE EXPERT

How do you include the client in your creative process?

I always get to know them. It is an intimate process. I incorporate their culture, passions and family routines. We spend time together to understand how they really live in their spaces, which at the end of the day is really what guides any design.

What type of project would you love to take on?

I would be thrilled to design a home in Paris or a retreat on an island.

What part has the digital age played in the success of your firm?

We can show who we are visually through Instagram or Pinterest and reach audiences globally. Clients can see our work and our process in real time and are able to relate. The method of design has become tangible through the digital world.

“Adding architectural elements is one of my greatest tools for bringing out the character in a space.”

Top This foyer features a custom-designed door fabricated by CMA, marble floors with brass inlay from Ceramic Matrix, wall material and a bar top from Opustone and art by Anish Kapoor, Roy Lichtenstein, On Kawara and Ali Banisadr. Left Pieces from Poliform, Avenue Road, Restoration Hardware and more come together in this living space. Right Artwork by Troika rests above cabinetry designed by Feldman and fabricated by Blue Star Carpentry. Opposite left This beautiful bathroom features a Lacava tub and a framed photograph by Roy Ethridge. Opposite right A Ralph Pucci chair and custom-designed built-in marble intertwine with ash wood in this study. Photography Top, Left & Right by Kris Tamburello; Opposite left & Opposite right by Douglas Friedman

CHRISTOPHER CAWLEY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Most prolific creatives can point to a moment when an influence guided their path.

For Christopher Cawley, this experience happened in a truly grand place. “I’m originally from Washington, D.C., and while living on Capitol Hill, I was fortunate to spend a ton of time on the National Mall and experience all of the public spaces, memorials and gardens inspired by the original L’Enfant classical yet contemporary city layout,” Cawley shares. “I didn’t realize it at the time, but the understanding of space that it brought me is a huge influence on how we approach projects today. Later, when studying landscape architecture, this appreciation led me to the work of classical modern architects like Dan Kiley, Peter Walker and George Hargreaves, as well as to the Land Art movement.” Alongside these deeply rooted influences, Cawley and team are driven by a need and desire to work with the one-of-a-kind climate in which they live. “Since we mainly focus on South Florida projects, from Palm Beach

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What style is your firm most known for?

A clean and modern approach influenced by simplicity and modernism in the landscape, however accentuated and softened by a tropical plant palette. Our main goal is to create a strong framework in which to help blend the architecture into the existing sub-tropical environment.

How can clients work with trade professionals to ensure a painless design process?

It is key to know that design is a process, and it is important to start with the big picture then continue to refine to the last detail.

to the Keys, we continually plan to create resilient landscapes that can cope with the unique environmental conditions,” Cawley says. “We strive to design with native planting species that can withstand the test of time and the changing tides of our ecology.”

What type of project would you love to take on?

It would be amazing to do projects in Sedona, Arizona, Palm Springs and other western locations defined by classic modernist architecture.

“We look forward to designing landscapes that challenge our creativity and inspire us to seek new techniques for blending nature and architecture.”

Top Large oak trees frame the residence and vines are used to soften the modern architecture. Left Smaller-scale palms and tropical groundcovers mix to soften the architecture while creating a unique garden alongside the residence. Right Unique palms work to accentuate and complement the modern architecture. Opposite left Coconut palms frame views out to the Bay and mix with coastal dune plantings along the pool’s edge. Opposite right This entry garden features leaning coconut palms and a variety of textures to nestle the modern home into its tropical environment.

Photography Top & Right by Lifestyle Production Group; Left & Opposite right by Pati Laylle of Laylle Digital Media; Opposite left by Alanna Hale

City Tranquility

For a minimalist getaway, a natural palette honors the surrounding vibrant water views.

WRITTEN BY MIKKI BRAMMER

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESSICA GLYNN

Interior Design: Lisa Hynes and Heather Weisz, HW Interiors

Phillip Jeffries’ Fade wallcovering in Sea Spray echoes the water view in the modern yet comfortable den, crowned by Allied Maker’s large Archipelago Surface pendant. Four Hands’ Parra coffee table accompanies Rene Cazares’ California sectional on Art + Loom’s Corduroy rug.

early 1,000 miles from South Florida, a couple in Puerto Rico had long admired designers Lisa Hynes and Heather Weisz’s work on Instagram. So when their social media feed serendipitously showed the American duo outfitting a nearby residence on the Caribbean island, they simply had to meet. The couple reached out and, after hitting it off, enlisted the pair to help with their new retreat in the States. These followers-turned-clients—art collectors with two teenage sons—had recently purchased a pied-à-terre in Miami’s Design District for their sojourns to Art Basel. Their unit, on an upper level of a contemporary building with enamoring views of Biscayne Bay, was just a shell when the designers came on board—even the flooring was absent. The blank slate meant the pair had free reign to make early decisions that catered exactly to the owners’ needs. “They were looking for a space, now that their children are older, where they could appreciate more of the art and cultural offerings in the Design District, make quick visits and have a fun experience all together,” Hynes says.

Considering the area’s creative surroundings and the abode’s intended use as a getaway, the aesthetic they had in mind was a “familyfriendly bachelor pad”: something easy, fun and relaxing. “We wanted it to be interesting and feel comfortable, a bit organic and lived in— not a typical dark, sleek, modern bachelor pad,” Weisz describes. Materials needed to be cozy yet durable, like the soft indoor-outdoor textiles and white oak flooring the duo selected. “The clients wanted a space they could enjoy and not worry about ruining anything, so all the materials are performance fabrics,” Weisz notes. “The floors are warm and inviting, and there’s nothing you can’t throw yourself down upon.”

Small tweaks helped the apartment feel more like a home and ensure functionality for every member of the family. In the kitchen, for instance, the designers added custom cabinetry to maintain an uncluttered look while allowing for more storage; in the adjoining dining area,

a custom banquette doubles as a vantage point to watch television in the connecting living area, where a curvy, low-profile sectional is ideal for enjoying the sweeping view. For the bathrooms, they swapped out modern white vanities in favor of custom wood versions. “We wanted to bring in some softer materials—contemporary, clean lines but with an organic feel,” Weisz explains.

Other decisions were made to improve spatial arrangements. In the primary bedroom, a structural column ran up the right side of the headboard wall, impeding furniture placement. The pair responded by mirroring a second column on the opposite side, adding a fluted detail for interest and installing integrated floating nightstands, using the space wisely.

Knowing the owners’ growing art collection would adorn the residence, the duo kept most walls blank and maintained a largely neutral color palette through white- and cream-colored furnishings, wood elements and edgy touches of black. But for a concentrated accent, they turned to the sparkling bay below. “The owners wanted to keep the apartment fresh, airy, clean and minimal in order to play off the beautiful turquoise colors of the water,” Hynes explains.

Enhancing the scenery outside, calm, oceanic tones make deliberately subtle appearances throughout—in the weave of the exterior lounge chairs, the ombre of the living area coffee table and the watercolor-style pattern on the den wallcovering, a statement made upon entering the unit. “It’s almost like an extension of the incredible water view,” Weisz muses. “The blues felt like a neutral in this application.” And while the interiors’ intended vibe is soothing minimalism, there are still pops of whimsy, like the peach-hued inkblot pattern of the powder room wallcovering and the border of the living area rug, which echoes an ink stain. “There’s a nice tension between that and stark white,” Hynes observes. “The rug plays off the organic feel of the roughness of the waves breaking.”

This natural occurrence became an inspiring sight for the designers, who observed gentle manatees and boats drifting stories below the apartment’s sunrise and sunset balconies. “We wanted the family to feel a sense of calm and like they would never want to leave,” Hynes says. In this serene space, who would?

The living area’s sofa by Shelby Parker joins Four Hands’ Ravine accent tables, Radnor’s Molded lounge chair and Indo-’s Pilar coffee table on Art + Loom’s Dipped Edge rug. The Visual Comfort flush mount and wall sconce are from Icon Ltg.

Above: In the dining area, Radnor’s Pillar chairs and a banquette by Shelby Parker surround Four Hands’ Liv table. “We didn’t want the views to compete with the furnishings,” designer Lisa Hynes says of the neutral tones, which include Benjamin Moore’s Simply White on the walls.

Opposite: Thomas Hayes Studio’s The Iron and Rolled stools gather around the kitchen’s Italkraft island, complemented by a Wolf hood. Palm Beach Custom Woodworks backed the nearby shelving in maple.

Palm Beach Custom Woodworks crafted the primary bedroom’s fluted headboard wall; the bed and bench on the Fayette Studio rug are by Shelby Parker. Allied Maker sconces pair with a Hudson Valley Lighting flush mount. Dedon daybeds sit on the balcony.

“We wanted to bring in some softer materials contemporary, clean lines but with an organic feel.”

–HEATHER WEISZ

Right: Lindsay Cowles’ 411 wallcovering envelops the powder room, where Allied Maker’s Aria pendant hangs in front of Arteriors’ Janey Hourglass mirror. The custom vanity supports Concretti Design’s Texas sink and a Danze faucet.

Opposite: In a guest bedroom, Interlude Home’s Mila chest holds Visual Comfort’s Cleo table lamp from Icon Ltg. Vita Boheme fiber art and Feizy’s Dryden rug accent the bed by Shelby Parker.

CONNECTING THE DOTS

Swirling, layered circles of vibrant paint compose an artist’s eye-catching, textural works.

WRITTEN BY JENNIFER PFAFF SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICK MELE

Like shiny pieces of mouthwatering candy, Jillian Whelan’s rainbowhued artworks beckon, as if a craving, for a closer inspection—or even a curious touch. Her “dotscapes,” as she calls them, consist of hundreds or thousands of thick, layered concentric globs of paint—four to five circles stacked largest to smallest—that form multicolored plateaus on gallery wood panels. “This stemmed from a desire to get back to my creative roots,” the artist says of her concept. “I thought it would be a great marriage of technique, color and texture.”

Whelan grew up studying fine art from a young age but began exploring this unrestrictive process in her personal time during a career working in textiles. Her pieces start as sketches—like circular motifs, pill shapes and fashion accessories—that are scaled for the board in a computer program. After sanding and sealing the wood in her Coral Gables home studio, the artist projects the image onto the panel. Then come the dots: Using squeeze bottles of varying sizes, she outputs a landscape of circles from custom mixed acrylic paint. Once the first layer has dried, as many as 10 days later, Whelan builds another on top of each—and then more layers, drying in between—constructing a kaleidoscope of rounded pyramids.

Decades immersed in art and design helped her gain an understanding of color theory, which reveals a spectrum in her portfolio. Many works are neon for a retro Miami vibe, while others convey a sense of calm with beiges and light pinks. “I’m always cognizant of how the tones talk to each other,” the artist says. “And I want viewers to feel a joyous curiosity that captivates them.”

Once a painting is complete, she coats the work in epoxy resin, using a heat gun to pop bubbles as the substance is poured. After being sealed in an airtight tomb, the completed piece conveys a hard, glass-like finish that allows viewers to touch it—an act Whelan encourages. “The world is a hands-on place,” she muses.

Although the artist’s work was born from an exploration in creative fun, it has morphed into a deeper meaning, with the circles representing individual life journeys coexisting. “There’s so much energy and effort we put into our own layers, but it’s the bigger picture of the whole— how we all work together despite our flaws and differences,” she says. “The colors might not all match, but they work well together.”

Coral Gables artist Jillian Whelan (opposite) creates textural works that consist of circular layers of colorful paint applied on gallery wood boards via restaurant-style squeeze bottles (left). Although most pieces are rendered in rectangular or circular shapes, other concepts include fashion and sweet treats (below). Each “dotscape” is coated in epoxy resin, offering a layer of protection from curious hands. “Feel the rainbow,” Whelan muses.

FRESH PERSPECTIVE

Tropical textures and earthy hues enliven a family home with whimsy and personality.

WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE DEORIO | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEANNE CANTO

Interior Design: Maggie Cruz, Maggie Cruz Interior Design

Rex Ray artwork hangs against a foyer wall painted Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace. Maggie Cruz Home’s Dulce stool in Newburyport Blue and Hudson Valley Lighting’s Borneo lamp accent Crate & Barrel’s Oasis console. Large-format limestone flooring balances the European white oak ceiling.

typical beach house in designer Maggie Cruz’s hometown is stark and modern. At least, that’s long been the prevailing sentiment. But she has a different interpretation.

“I like character, patterns and color,” emphasizes the local native, whose interiors mirror what she loves about Miami: its mix of Cuban architecture, Old Florida design, Art Deco pizzazz and 1980s vibrance, all juxtaposed against modernist influences.

When Cruz’s clients traded the dreary climate across the pond for a waterfront property in the Florida sun, this outlook was the backdrop they had in mind. Their newly built residence was warm and beautiful yet generic, so the couple tasked the designer with enlivening the interiors with “wow” factors and a sense of whimsy. “They wanted a house with a point of view and personality,” Cruz explains. “They hoped to make a statement, and they were willing to take risks and be a little funky, which gave me the freedom to be bold with color and pattern and to mix things that aren’t the norm.”

Importantly, the couple wanted to embrace the area’s tropical vibe and were inspired most by John James Audubon’s American Flamingo. Yet the structure’s clean architecture and finishes—which include brown-framed windows and limestone flooring—didn’t lend the interiors to an over-thetop habitat for such a showy specimen as portrayed in the iconic drawing. Instead, Cruz leaned into a palette of earthy hues, such as ocean blues, rusty grays and wood tones. For the bar area, for instance, she sourced a wallcovering depicting lush jungle foliage in teal, caramel and gold, creating a focal point that is dramatic but still livable. Likewise, the dining room’s eucalyptus-green velvet chairs contrast the abode’s white walls and oak millwork while complementing the owners’ collection of nontraditional artworks, which range from abstract paintings to groovy prints. Even in the primary bedroom, where a sky-blue channeltufted headboard stretches the length of a white wall, the colors read as calm, sophisticated neutrals that nod to the home’s natural surroundings. “You want to have a look—but not an overwhelming look,” the designer explains.

In crafting her compositions, Cruz was strategic when incorporating patterns—creating a distinctive atmosphere in the bar, for instance, while leaving other areas such as the family room almost entirely unadorned. In the playroom, where colorful toys are a constant focus, a neutral Swiss cross rug is the only decorative embellishment. “If you’re going to be in a room a lot, you don’t want much visual clutter; you’ll tire of it,” she says. Likewise, the adjacent kitchen and breakfast area are crisp and clean, with sleek white cabinetry and bare floors and walls reflecting the sunlight that streams through tall windows. “They have a beautiful view of the yard, and I didn’t want to take away from that,” the designer explains. “The view is all the pattern you need.”

Nowhere is the breadth of Miami Beach style better captured than in the living area, which she filled with contemporary and classic furniture shapes and textures that range from cozy bouclé to sleek polished stone. “Almost everything in this space is curved, which gives it a sexy ’80s vibe—a nod to Miami’s heyday,” Cruz notes. Among the pieces are a pair of cane armchairs from her own furniture collection that celebrates the region’s Caribbean influences. “Cane was a modest material and common staple in homes while I was growing up,” says the first-generation Cuban American. “My goal was to elevate and showcase it in a more sophisticated way.” To do so, she arranged the chairs with twin velvet sofas and a marble coffee table in sultry hues of charcoal and smoke. In a similar move, the dining room’s two-tone, fluted-oak credenza introduces another subtly tropical texture that feels forward-thinking when paired with an angular brass chandelier and sculptural modern chairs.

In the foyer, where the designer tucked a cane stool beneath a travertine-topped console, an eye-catching wallpaper pattern evokes the curve of an Art Deco arch, grounding the interiors from the get-go in an endemic viewpoint from her wide-ranging lens. “I think that’s what creates the character of the house and gives it a certain vocabulary,” Cruz muses. “It says, ‘We’re not taking ourselves too seriously; we’re lighthearted and having some fun.’ ” In fact, they’re taking one bold step toward redefining today’s quintessential Miami Beach home.

CB2’s Foley chairs surround an Eichholtz dining table on an Anthropologie rug. The artworks, an Art Basel find, counter a Lindsey Adelman Studio Drop System chandelier. Generation Lighting’s Contour lamp rests on Maggie Cruz Home’s Valentina buffet.

Above: The family room’s Ethnicraft coffee table holds court in front of Maggie Cruz Home’s Isla sideboard. Design Within Reach’s roomy Kelston sectional offers a comfortable gathering spot for movie nights.

Opposite: In the breakfast area, Secto Design’s 4201 pendants from Lightology preside over Ethnicraft’s Circle table and Design Within Reach’s About A Chair 12 side chairs. Loopy by Zoe Bios Creative decorates a nearby wall.

“You see the sky, waterway and trees,” designer Maggie Cruz says of the primary bedroom’s curved window wall, softened with Fabricut draperies. Norwalk Furniture armchairs and a CB2 side table face an Arteriors sofa holding pillows featuring Holland & Sherry and CW Stockwell fabrics.

“ THE CLIENTS HOPED T O MAKE A STATEMENT , AND THEY WERE WILLING TO TAKE RISKS AND BE A LITTLE FUNKY

–MAGGIE CRUZ

Au Contraire

Despite its formality, a manse with French flair boasts an aura of easygoing playfulness.

WRITTEN BY KELLY VENCILL SANCHEZ | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTANY AMBRIDGE/OTTO STYLING BY HOWARD CHRISTIAN

Interior Design: Michelle Gerson, Michelle Gerson Interiors Home Builder: Andrew Sciame, Sciame Homes

Designer Michelle Gerson conceived the dining room’s marble console, perched beneath Hervé Van der Straeten’s Miroir Reaction mirror from Ralph Pucci. Above the original fireplace is a piece by artist Nir Hod.

hat would you do if you had to infuse a sense of fun into an ornate, Frenchinspired estate?

If you’re designer Michelle Gerson, you take a deep breath and approach it like you do any other project—even if the residence in question is a grand property.

“The bones of the house are truly incredible,” she emphasizes. “But it was very serious. We needed to make it younger.”

The homeowners, Brooke and Steven Schonfeld, weren’t exactly looking to buy when they first discovered La Rêverie—an appropriate name for the breezy Intracoastal-facing estate, French for “daydream.” At the time, they were touring properties in the area to gather ideas for a vacation home they planned to build nearby.

“We walked in and instantly fell in love with it,” Brooke remembers. “It was beautiful, with museum-quality art and furnishings, but our lifestyle isn’t so formal. We wanted something light, airy and whimsical.”

Faced with the task of preserving the 2001 structure’s original architecture and detailing while making it family-friendly didn’t faze Gerson. “I knew Brooke and what she wanted, so things went much faster,” says the designer, who had outfitted the couple’s primary residence in Old Westbury, New York, and tackled their Manhattan apartment soon after she started this project. Here, the concept was “Palm Beach meets Paris”— beachy, artsy, luxurious and comfortable, for a look that combines the designer’s and wife’s tastes. “My style is a bit eclectic, and Michelle’s is a little more modern,” Brooke acknowledges, “but we figured out how to meet in the middle.”

With a team assembled by general contractor Andrew Sciame—mounting to as many as 120 workers at the site on any given day—and a year to complete the renovation, the group embarked on a considerable to-do list. There was no question the gilt paneled walls, moldings, carved plaster ceilings and patterned floors of wood and stone would be retained. They simply lightened everything by painting ceilings white, stripping dark wood floors and swapping out heavy draperies for textured sheers.

Although the layout would remain largely untouched, the owners requested a few major changes. Among them was transforming the sizable pantry into a casual cooking area and updating the lion’s share of the house’s 16 bathrooms—plus adding a second bathroom to the primary wing. This space, especially for Steven, called for bookmatching 44 slabs of green marble. “It was a massive undertaking, but everyone understood the quality we were striving for,” Sciame says.

When it came to the interior design, Gerson first considered the home’s daunting size and number of spaces. “Every room is large,” she notes. “So we focused on one at a time and just crossed them off the list.” The square footage in particular drove nearly every decision, from how many patterns to incorporate (“when there’s too much going on, it feels chaotic,” the designer explains) to the scale of furnishings and fixtures. “Most pieces would look like a shrinking violet here,” she says. “We had to put on our ‘go big or go home’ hats, and anything we liked had to be made almost twice as large.”

Weaving together old and new, Gerson filled the spaces with a vibrant mix of funky furnishings, artisan pieces and contemporary art. In the primary bedroom, for instance, blue plaster wallpaper hand-painted with white banana leaves is a tranquil backdrop for a vintage Lucite bed, a cashmere carpet and a chandelier that once hung in a Chanel boutique. The dining room’s midcentury chairs hold court with modern sculptural mirrors and three-legged marble consoles. And the designer wasn’t afraid to pair the library’s newly lightened paneling with graphic rugs and oversize seating in shades of green, brown and black. “Even though there are a lot of formal pieces in the house, everything is approachable and comfortable to sit in,” she says. “There’s nothing that’s just for show.”

This lack of preciousness is something the Schonfelds embrace. During their first Christmas in the residence, Brooke gifted hoverboards to her daughters and her sister’s children, and the five of them happily zipped up and down the expansive gallery hall past works by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Robert Longo. “We love spending time at home, and we don’t restrict ourselves out of a fear of ruining things,” she says. “We really live in this house.”

Marilyn Minter artworks overlook a custom sectional and Karl Springer LTD coffee tables on the billiard room’s Brunschwig & Fils rug. In the bar area, Impatia’s Filotto pool table joins a Thomas Hayes Studio chandelier and stools.

Right: White Beauty marble from ABC Stone wraps the husband’s bathroom, where a custom white onyx tub features Dornbracht fixtures from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. The vanity pulls are Christina Z Antonio’s Machina.

Opposite: An India Mahdavi sofa and coffee table partner with the library’s club chairs atop rugs from The Rug Company. Downtown’s Dante VII chandelier and James Bearden side tables from Studio Van den Akker carry the geometric motif.

The concept was “Palm Beach meets Paris”—beachy, artsy, luxurious and comfortable.

In the primary bedroom’s sitting area, the existing wallcovering complements consoles from 1stdibs and a Hunt Slonem painting. A Tommy Mitchell coffee table accompanies Marc Ange’s Pavone chair and a custom sofa. The John Salibello lamp tops Kelly Wearstler’s Dillon desk.

Janus et Cie seating surrounds Palecek’s Camilla coffee tables on the loggia. Pierre Augustin Rose’s Eole light crowns the space; Perennials’ Ink Blot rug grounds it. India Mahdavi’s Henri mirror hangs above the Made Goods console.

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