Luxe Magazine September/October 2020 Naples

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CONTENTS

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EDITOR’S LETTER

RADAR

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BACK TO BASICS With an increasing desire for nesting, simple essentials of the home are more pertinent than ever.

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COMMENTARY Design professionals reveal their downtime indulgences and creature comforts.

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5 MINUTES WITH Luxe gets personal with expert Eve Ashcraft on color’s lasting impact.

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ROUNDUP Three creatives craft pieces that embrace both form and function.

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SCENE Our cheat sheet to all things new and fabulous in the local design community.

MARKET

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MATERIAL Take stock of the latest batch of fabrics with vibrant motifs.

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SPOTLIGHT From alabaster to mother of pearl, unique materials abound in our highlight of standout furnishings.

Above: Architectural color consultant Eve Ashcraft’s vivid inspiration board.

Page 32 Top, right: Tableware

by Denise Mckenzie-Lee of Enkee Ceramics.

Page 34 Left: Ivy Lounge Chair

by Mark D. Sikes / chaddockhome.com Page 56

TREND The must-read design books of the season inspire a selection of covetable picks.

THE LOOK

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KITCHEN + BATH A look at how the kitchen is evolving—and expanding— to fit our modern needs.

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THE REPORT Spaces dedicated to well-being pair calming sophistication with luxurious style.

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CHERISHED MEMORIES Bright, fresh interiors replace a muted palette rife with palm prints in the renovation of this Naples retreat. Written by Lisa Bingham Dewart / Photography by Brantley Photography

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ELEGANT ADAPTATION A British Colonial Naples residence draws inspiration from a neighboring home with a few updates to make the space unique. Written by Saxon Henry / Photography by Venjhamin Reyes

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EUROPEAN AFFAIR Layered interiors and luxurious textiles abound in this French Neoclassical-style abode on Sarasota Bay. Written by Kelly Vencill Sanchez / Photography by Joshua McHugh

ON THE COVER: Sheltered by an old oak, the loggia of this Sarasota home by architecture firm Smith & Hutton opens to a terrace and a vanishing-edge pool overlooking the bay.

Designer Heather Wells appointed the space with McKinnon & Harris chaises. Page 122 012 / luxesource.com

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EDITOR’S LETTER

ZOOM LAND!

Back in June, I was moderating a Zoom meeting when my husband popped into my office to announce that we had a buyer for our house. “We need to look at this new place, pronto!” Lickety-split, we were moving out of the home we have lived in for nearly a decade and into a fab new rental further east and across from the beach. With all this taking place in the midst of Covid, my head was swirling. Like so many, our home has become a safe haven; nearly every hour of every day spent under that roof. As I write this note, it’s day three in our new place and I’m back to Zooming away. Yes, I had that moment of, “Yikes, what have we done?” But, more than ever, I am grateful to have a new home to settle into. I hope that this September/October issue brings you inspiration for your own home and a respite from what’s happening in the world.

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RADAR

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Luxe examines the evolving notion of luxury through the lens of simple pleasures and the comforts of home.

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RADAR / BACK TO BASICS

Heart & SOUL WHEN IT COMES TO LUXURY AT HOME, IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT.

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WRITTEN BY MARY JO BOWLING

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RADAR / BACK TO BASICS

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ow more than ever, we’re contemplating what comforts bring joy to a home. To that end, designers are all about elements that create tranquility and contentment in private spaces, and found that it’s the simple things—cozy outdoor areas, the feel of soft linens and the play of light on a wall—that truly create happiness.

For Brooke and Steve Giannetti, a designer and architect, pleasure can be found in the fresh air.

“Connections to the garden are at the heart and soul of what we do,” says Steve. The husband-andwife team lives on a farm in Southern California where they’ve perfected the art of indoor-outdoor living. Their secret lies in making the great outdoors more intimate. “The feeling of being in an open meadow is sometimes not the most relaxing,” explains Steve. “We found that if you can break an alfresco space into loosely defined rooms—using features like a wall, a garden border or a tree—it makes a space feel more inviting and protected.” Their farm is full of examples, such as a seating arrangement placed under the canopy of a heritage oak, a fire pit ringed by a sectional or a table located by a vegetable garden. “Being outside is something we crave all year round,” Brooke says. “Living in nature calms us and brings us into the moment. It is perhaps the best luxury.”

In Atlanta, designer Erika Hollinshead Ward finds luxury where the day begins and ends.

“Having a bed that’s made with good linens is a treat,” she says. “You may not be able to control what happens in the world, but sleeping with beautiful linens is a joy.” Ward favors bamboo sheets for their sustainability and hand, noting the fabric becomes even softer with washing, and for curtains, she turns to cotton linen. “The weave of a crisp linen makes a great canvas for color and pattern,” she says. “To me, drapery is like art on the wall—and it can elevate and finish a space the same way a good blazer makes an outfit.”

Brad Ford, a New York City designer, calls natural light “very healing” and seeks to add as much of it as possible to any dwelling, be it a city apartment or a house in the country. “In a dense metropolis, privacy can be an issue, so we like to add solar shades or sheers on windows,” he says. “These allow you privacy but also an amount of light.” Ford is also known for strategically placing mirrors and furniture with reflective surfaces in a room to amplify the light. When designing a new home, he always advocates for as many windows as possible. “I would live in a glass house if I could,” he says. “I believe there is no better mood enhancer than natural light.”

For these design professionals, providing easy indulgences is rewarding. “Many of my clients come home exhausted after a long day,” Ward says. “If I can give them a space that’s tailored to them, and that provides comfort, I am also fulfilled.”

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Airy Living LOOK TO RELAXED LINENS AND NATURAL ELEMENTS TO LIGHTEN UP INTERIORS.

Rich with organic textures, the Fernanda Pendant from Arteriors (top) delivers a soft glow to any space. Fashioned in Italy with a cooling blend of cotton and linen, the flat sheet in aquamarine (center, left) and pillow sham in latte (center) from the Opelle Collection by Sferra are ideal for warmer climates. Handcrafted from the finest materials, bamboos and grasses, the Shade Store’s Waterfall Woven Wood Shades in Duneville Oasis and Tailored Pleat Drapery in Luxe Sheer Linen Off-White (both shown below) balance beauty and function while providing privacy and ample sunlight.

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DOMESTIC Bliss DESIGNERS SHARE THE SIMPLE PLEASURES OF HOME. PRODUCED BY BRITTANY CHEVALIER MCINTYRE

“Starting the day with a great meal served upon Match dinnerware.”

–CHAD JAMES, CHADJAMES.COM

“After a crazy day, it’s nice to dim the lights, put on soothing music and soak in a hot bubble bath with a glass of wine.”

“MONOGRAMS—NOT JUST ON TOWELS, BUT ALSO ON A BELT BUCKLE, SHIRT CUFFS OR NAPKINS. IT’S A SPECIAL GIFT AND A LASTING LEGACY.” –JAMES FARMER, JAMESFARMER.COM

–LINDA HAYSLETT, LHDESIGNED.COM

“FRAMA BODY CARE, PARTICULARLY THE SANDALWOOD, CEDARWOOD AND YLANG YLANG HAND WASH. IT’S A FRESH SCENT AND IT LOOKS GREAT IN MY BATHROOM OR KITCHEN!” –BRIAN PAQUETTE, BRIANPAQUETTEINTERIORS.COM

Frama Apothecary body wash and hand wash in Sandalwood, Cedar Wood and Ylang Ylang.

Monogrammed linens complete this bedroom in Marietta, Georgia, by designer James Farmer.

“TURN ON SOME GREAT BEATS AND DANCE WITH WILD ABANDON. THIS IS MY TRUE RELEASE: PART EXERCISE AND ALL FUN.” –BRIDGID COULTER, BRIDGIDCOULTER.COM

“I’m grateful to live and work by Central Park where I can witness the beauty of the changing landscape.”

–KATI CURTIS, KATICURTISDESIGN.COM

“It is imperative to have fresh flowers in my house.

They add life to a space and make me incredibly happy.”

–PALOMA CONTRERAS, PALOMACONTRERAS.COM

“Wearing my favorite lipstick, Nars Velvet Matte Pencil, with no place to go other than a Zoom call.”

–SHEILA BRIDGES, SHEILABRIDGES.COM

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“A DEAR FRIEND GIFTED ME A HANDMADE MEDITATION RUG FROM NEPAL, WHICH I USE DAILY. THE RESTORATIVE POWERS OF MEDITATION GROUND ME—BODY AND SOUL.” photos: monogram vignette: jeff herr. tabletop vignette: heidi harris.

–KENDALL WILKINSON, KENDALLWILKINSON.COM

“Setting the table is a joy. It should be impeccable but simple.

Candlelight and a floral centerpiece are a must!”

–AMANDA LINDROTH, AMANDALINDROTH.COM

I UNWIND BY LIGHTING CANDLES. I CREATED A SIGNATURE SCENT OF BRIGHT FLORALS WITH HINTS OF CITRUS AND VIOLET INSPIRED BY MY FAVORITE HOTEL IN CAPRI.” –BROOKE LANG, BROOKELANG.COM

“I LOVE ENTERTAINING. WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT, WE’LL SEND OUT INVITATIONS …

WITH A VENGEANCE.” –HUTTON WILKINSON, HUTTONWILKINSON.COM

A tablescape decorated with candle votives and fresh florals

by Amanda Lindroth.

Pom Pom at Home’s Trestles Oversized throws in Antique White, Midnight and Blush.

“My oversize Trestles throw blanket from Pom Pom at Home has been my go-to while lounging around the house. Not all throws are created equal!”

–TIFFANY COBB, TIFFANYRENE.COM

“The mindless rhythmic motion of ironing combined with the scent of freshly laundered linens is salve for the soul.”

–BETH WEBB, BETHWEBB.COM

“I’ve gone back to writing letters as an intimate way to send love to my friends. Personal correspondence is a forgotten luxury!”

–DAYKA ROBINSON, DAYKAROBINSON.COM

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RADAR / 5 MINUTES WITH

Joyful

TONE FOR COLOR GURU EVE ASHCRAFT, SUCCESSFUL SCHEMES BOIL DOWN TO INSTINCT. WRITTEN BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT

Eve Ashcraft knows a good palette. A formally trained painter, she earned her stripes as a color specialist for Martha Stewart and today touts an elite moniker—architectural color consultant— lending her expertise to residential homes, cultural institutions, public works projects and corporate branding the world over. Luxe called upon Ashcraft to learn more of her vibrant and innate approach. eveashcraft.com Formative influence. My mother was a painter.

We had a yellow living room with fuchsia silk pillows. I would come home from school and she’d say, ‘Grab a brush’—she’d be painting the kitchen cabinets, again. It never occurred to me until I started working with clients that anyone would be afraid of color.

Less is best. Fan decks are an instrument of torture. I’ve had clients test 30 colors before calling me. They were probably feeling insecure to begin with, and there’s this internet problem of, ‘I’ll just scroll to the next page and oops, it’s 4 a.m.’ Endless choice can have a negative effect, so I edit and distill my ideas before sharing.

Go-to paint trick. When I want a space to feel calm, one easy tip is to reduce contrast, especially between building components, like the trim, walls and ceiling. Make those elements the same or almost the same color and boundaries will disappear, creating a sense of spaciousness.

Golden rule. The more color you have, the more color you can use. It’s like a great party—just jam everyone in there.

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“I love using the resources and collections I keep in my studio to build these inspiration boards, either for my own edification or to show clients possibilities,” says Eve Ashcraft of her fantasy color palette.

photo: eve ashcraft.

Artist’s intuition. The only thing I love about getting older is that I’ve developed respect for my instincts. There are moments when I walk into a room and just know. I had clients with this tasteful blue parlor, but there was something sad about it. I said, ‘You’re going to kill me, but this room should be tobacco with cream trim.’ Six months later, I received a love letter about how they never leave it now. That kind of transformation is luxury.

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THREE ARTISANS REFLECT ON THE CREATIVE JOURNEY AND FINDING COMFORT IN THEIR WORK. WRITTEN BY HEATHER CARNEY

RAYMOND BARBEROUSSE Studio PGRB, Miami Raymond Barberousse’s path from architect to lighting designer is a telling reminder that good things can result from trying times. Shortly after buying a house in 2009, he was laid off from a Chicago architecture firm, leaving him to D.I.Y. much of his home’s furnishings. His sculptural lighting designs caught the eye of an owner of a local decor store, and the rest is history.

Today, Barberousse and his wife split their time between Chicago and Miami drawing inspiration from both locales. “Chicago is energetic; Miami is more laid-back,” says the designer. As a member of the Black Artists + Designers Guild, he is an advocate for promoting inclusivity in the design community, but ultimately, he says, “It’s about the work. I want the work to represent itself.”

DENISE MCKENZIE-LEE Enkee Ceramics, Chicago “Don’t underestimate me,” says Denise McKenzie-Lee, known for her earthy ceramics layered with texture.

Her foray into the medium began with a gift certificate to a pottery class. “I love entertaining, so I wanted to make my own set of dishes,” she recalls. “The instructor said, ‘It’s going to be a long time before you can do that.’ It wasn’t. I’m prolific when I become interested in something.” Her pieces, crafted with porcelain and stoneware, are perfectly imperfect reflecting a gritty sentiment. “I call it rustic modern.

I’m attracted to textures: a rusty tray, rocks, rough edges, things that look burnt,” she says. Next up: experimenting with glass and non-functional work. No one is underestimating her now.

ANIKA POITIER ASP & Company, Los Angeles Anika Poitier’s first love was film. Yet with a child on the way, she says, “I needed a creative outlet that was more kid-friendly.” So Poitier teamed up with her interior designer mother on a textile and accessories line. Their first collection centered on female artists and grew from there. A signature design is an infinity-style serpent.

“It symbolizes strength and the journey to empowerment,” says the designer, who employs her filmmaker eye when selecting materials, and is drawn to linen for its transparent and natural qualities. “I love the way light shines through. We all want to exist in a calm, nurturing space.” Today, that notion rings more true than ever.

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The INSIDER DWAYNE BERGMANN

It’s been a busy year for designer Dwayne Bergmann. Not only has he opened a location of his eponymous Fort Myers firm in Naples, but he’s also launched his own cabinetry line utilizing patterns more often applied to furniture, like his fluted and scalloped profiles. “I want to shift the way we design kitchens, looking at them as pieces of art,” he says.

Luxe chatted with Bergmann about his influences and where he’s headed next. dwaynebergmann.com Tell us about your new showroom.

The space on Third Street South is more of an artisan studio, displaying a representation of my different collections, including my cabinetry. The pandemic pushed back our opening schedule, but we’re planning a soft launch this fall.

What’s intriguing you in design right now? The minimalist lifestyle.

Creating a highly functional living environment that is still aesthetically pleasing requires very organized and well thought-out design.

What’s up next for you? I’m working on a luxury headboard line inspired by red carpet fashion. I’ve already executed a few for clients, including an interpretation of Björk’s swan dress.

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by Margaritaville hotel has settled fittingly into the serene landscape of Anna Maria Sound. Delivering a slice of the trademark relaxation lifestyle Margaritaville resorts have long supplied, this property overlooks a marina and offers a pool, a daily cocktail hour and its own seaside-inspired restaurant.

Each of the 123 rooms features a water view, Margaritaville bedding and oversize bathrooms with rainfall showerheads, while complimentary daily breakfast, a lounge stocked with books and board games, and a snack-laden Welcome Cabana promote a laid-back itinerary—Jimmy Buffettapproved. compasshotel.com/annamariasound 036 / luxesource.com

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Where do you draw your inspiration? I’m visually inspired by my surroundings, so throughout my travels I like to identify elements and design schematics that can be reinterpreted to work in our environment here in Florida. Blending more metropolitan aesthetics with coastal and Old Florida styles can really give you a unique design.

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MEET the MAKER TAYLOR ROBENALT

Inspired by the food hoarding at the start of the pandemic, Robenalt conceived of a rabbit sitting atop a pile of strawberries.

Aside from the rabbit, she had to create each individual strawberry, plus tiny porcelain butterflies to decorate the pile.

After her pieces are built, it’s still quite the process to get the final project completed, with some going into the kiln up to three separate times depending on the glazes she’s using. “Porcelain is this long affair,” Robenalt says. “Most pieces take about a month or longer to finish.”

Robenalt also teaches her craft to art students, both as an adjunct professor at Ringling College of Art & Design and on the road during the summer at workshops across the country. But she still relishes in the opportunity to be a student. Just last year, she received a grant through the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts to participate in a residency in the South of France, where she experimented with black clay. “There are so many different avenues and every culture has its own history with ceramics,” Robenalt says. “With clay, I know I’ll never get bored.” taylorrobenaltceramics.com

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Getting to know ceramicist Taylor Robenalt’s work is akin to getting to know the artist herself. Her delicate porcelain pieces are imbued with symbolism that reflect her emotional state while creating.

“Everything is a hidden personal narrative,” she says of her ceramics, which often feature a range of figurative creatures such as dogs for loyalty, rabbits for fertility and birds for freedom.

Robenalt’s artistic interests were originally focused on bronze casting and stone carving, but eventually she gravitated toward ceramics—porcelain in particular, which is a notoriously finicky medium. So much so that she actually abandoned the clay body after her first experimentation with it. “I realized that porcelain was the aesthetic I wanted that I couldn’t get any other way,” she says.

“I had to work through the kinks of it cracking and warping. I’ve really learned to watch and listen to what the clay is doing.”

Now, working with porcelain has become second nature for Robenalt. Once she develops an idea for a new piece, often inspired by a specific emotion or moment, she’ll sketch it out and develop an inventory of all the individual components needed.

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ON VIEW “RIVER INTO SEA”

Opening in late November at the Sarasota Art Museum, distinguished artist Janaina Tschäpe’s “River Into Sea” exhibit dives into the changing currents of her career, offering a retrospective glance into her portfolio. The twisting, ethereal nature of each creation conveys her penchant for crafting pieces that seem to exist somewhere between the dream world and reality. Tschäpe’s artworks are largely fluid, representing her fascination with water and abstract life forms. The exhibit promises to be enthralling, featuring over 60 works, including paintings, drawings, videos, photographs and installations on view across 10,000 square feet of the museum’s galleries. sarasotaartmuseum.org

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SHELF life A TALE OF INTERIORS

Design partners Louisa Pierce and Emily Ward are firm believers in storytelling and “the art of more,” an approach to decorating that naturally led to this visually indulgent book.

The pages of A Tale of Interiors show many of the duo’s A-List clients’ homes, of course—Josh Brolin’s love of wallpaper might surprise you—but interspersed are charming antique patterns and illustrations that give it the feel of a vintage scrapbook, perhaps one found at any of the estate sales they frequent. Also throughout are tips, advice and insights. It’s a celebration of organized abundance and personal style, with more than just a dash of humor. rizzoliusa.com

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As its name suggests, Epoch aims to usher in a new era of luxurious living for those who call it home. Slated to make its official debut along the Sarasota skyline in early 2021, the contemporary condominium comprising 23 residences was designed by Coral Gables architectural firm Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates and boasts floor-to-ceiling windows set against the backdrop of panoramic ocean views. Residents will enjoy amenities such as concierge service, a rooftop terrace, a wellness center with a private massage suite and a secluded guest residence. The interiors, by Miami’s B. Pila Design, will be appointed with imported Italian cabinetry and free-standing soaking tubs. epochsarasota.com

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MARKET The latest textiles spark joy, design books inform our product picks and materiality elevates four sculptural furnishings.

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A FLOURISH OF PATTERNS AND HUES DECORATES THESE AU COURANT FABRICS. PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN

GRASS & SKY Clockwise from top left: Bijoux in Citrus by Lee Olson / yoma.com. Nisyros in LB 972 63 / Rendez-vous / elitis.fr. Joan in Yellow / fschumacher.com. Véra in Green / decorsbarbares.com.

Katibi Print in Leaf / Grand Bazaar / brunschwig.com. Kingdom Parade in Ceylon / thibautdesign.com. Fortune in Wasabi / Color Studio Modern Dragonfly / fabricut.com.

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MIDNIGHT & RUBY Clockwise from top left: Kashmiri in Navy/Berry / Grand Bazaar / brunschwig.com. Vientiane in Red Earth / Lan Na Court / jimthompsonfabrics.com. Faux Bois in Indigo / martynlawrencebullard.com.

Ankara in Bleu / RĂŞveries Orientales / pierrefrey.com. Horus in TV 581 58 / Tandem / elitis.fr. Milestone in Midnight / Color Studio Modern Dragonfly / fabricut.com.

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CHOCOLATE & SPICE Clockwise from top left: Malabo in Desert / larsenfabrics.com. Krisha in Metal / pindler.com. Psychic in Raw Amber / pollackassociates.com. Pomona in Tobacco by Lisa Fine Textiles / johnrosselli.com.

Amore in Mole by Raoul Textiles / johnrosselli.com. Cotton Club in Copper / Jazz Age / jimthompsonfabrics.com. Cadre in Clay by Thomas O’Brien / leejofa.com.

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FUCHSIA & ROSE Clockwise from top left: Indra Flower in Hibiscus by Sanderson / stylelibrary.com. Harper in Pink / tulutextiles.com. Posy in Indian Yellow by Katie Ridder / hollandandsherry.com.

Condesa in Mushroom/Peony / serenadugan.com. Coquille in 100/08 / chelseatextiles.com. Anni Stripe in Rose by Imogen Heath / studiofournyc.com.

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Favorite part of the job: Concepting—curating inspiration, fabrics and furniture. Go-to pick-me-up: Iced tea—lots of it!

Design philosophy: Make it beautiful. Top source of inspiration: Nature. What’s next? Book events, the Inaugural Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas and more collaborations.

Also, I believe brown furniture is going to make a comeback.

One can never have too many… Books! What does luxury mean to you? Surrounding yourself with the things you love.

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My contemporary designer friends and the ones before me.

On the horizon: New projects in Kentucky and Texas for 2022.

One can never have too many… new ideas. Support system: The colleagues in my office. Luxury is… peace of mind.

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EARTHLY PURSUITS LIFE IN THE STUDIO: INSPIRATIONS AND LESSONS ON CREATIVITY

BY FRANCES PALMER

What fuels your imagination? Exploring new forms.

Design motto: Make it simple, elegant and functional.

Most rewarding part of the job: The joy of making pottery.

Inspiration: The history of ceramics. What are you experimenting with? Wood-fired stoneware. You can never have too many… vases. Simple pleasure: Flowers.

Luxury means… enough time to follow your curiosity.

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1. Medium Sugarcone Straw Hat / $400 / lolahats.com 2. Eden Wallpaper in Mulberry by Lindsey Adelman / $44 per square foot / calicowallpaper.com 3. White and Taupe Marbleized Earthenware Urn / $950 / francespalmerpottery.com 4. Picket Fabric in Multi/Russet by Carrier and Company / Price upon request / leejofa.com 5. Iris Pallida Candle / $54 / carrierefreres.com

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9. Life in the Studio: Inspirations and Lessons on Creativity by Frances Palmer / $35 / artisanbooks.com

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THE LATEST SCULPTURAL PIECES FEATURE EXQUISITE MATERIALS AT THEIR CORE. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN

RAZZLE DAZZLE While the facets of a diamond were the inspiration for these forms, the geometric Diamante Accent and Console Table by Jamie Drake for Theodore Alexander are actually covered entirely in mother-of-pearl puzzle-like pieces—to dazzling effect. theodorealexander.com

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GOLDEN GLOW Alabaster, a fine-grained, translucent type of stone, steals the show in the Michaela Chandelier by Ralph Lauren Home for Visual Comfort & Co. with a half-moon design supported by an aged-iron frame. The minimalist lighting highlights linear planes of materials but the entire feel is softened by the luminescent globe. circalighting.com

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SHAPE OF THINGS For the Empreinte collection, French design studio La Berre Vevaud emphasized textures that celebrate opposites. Injected with a brutalist feel yet composed in solid lavastone and travertine, the handmade Barth stools offer a refined aesthetic. theinvisiblecollection.com

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ROMANCING THE STONE The making of Brooklyn designers Chen Chen & Kai Williams’ ethereal Geo Transition Mirror looks much like a chemistry lesson but with a far more beautiful result. Silver nitrate is poured onto the mirror for a fade-to-clear look while gemstones are UV bonded to the surface. thefutureperfect.com

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THE LOOK With versatility and wellness more important than ever, all-purpose kitchens and mood-lifting spaces reign supreme.

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Gathering GROUNDS THE MODERN-DAY GREAT ROOM IS ALL ABOUT VERSATILITY. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN

As we take solace in our houses, the kitchen’s role as the heart of the home has become more essential than ever—it’s where we take business calls, help our children with homework, gather for breakfast and evening meals, and enjoy a refreshing cocktail at day’s end. So, it comes as no surprise that blending the kitchen and family room into one great room layout is high on most clients’ wish lists. Today, designers are planning adaptable spaces ideal for prepping meals, breaking bread and intimate socializing, as seen in this stunning project by designer Adam Hunter.

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Designer Adam Hunter chose striking custom metal Amuneal cabinetry for this sprawling kitchen, living and dining area in Nashville, Tennessee, which he designed with architect Steve Giannetti. Mattaliano pendant lights from Holly Hunt, Amtrend stools and a fire engine red Lacanche range round out the sophisticated mix. Rocky Mountain Hardware sinks pair with Waterworks faucets.

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For designer Adam Hunter, this impressive space started as a dream. “I had a vision of an all-metal kitchen in a beautiful patina with a floating marble hood,” he explains. With the help of all-star architect Steve Giannetti, trusting clients and an ace custom cabinetry company, Hunter was lucky enough to see his fantasy come to life. adamhunterinc.com What a room! I wanted to change up my own aesthetic with this project and I certainly reached high. But it really started with doing something unique, which was creating an all-metal kitchen.

How did you decide on the marble hood? We actually had to frame the house so it could support the hood, but I knew we had to go for it!

The marble, which my dealers call a pinot noir, has moments of eggplant, burgundy and just the right kind of gold. When it all gleams together at a certain point in the day, it’s magic.

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Talk to us about the cabinetry. Amuneal created some really luxurious textures and colors with stainless steel designs. We sort of invented a patina we’re calling “root beer.” It works so well with some of the other tones and materials found throughout the space. The glass cases flanking the range continue the view out to the backyard—they’re definitely a favorite feature.

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Add a dash of Cotswold charm to the home with a beautifully decorated cupboard by English kitchen company Devol. Potager (shown), one of four designs available, is inspired by a French ornamental fruit and vegetable garden making a lovely backdrop to any stack of plates. Each piece is hand finished with antiqued wax and embellished with craquelure for a vintage look. Bespoke colors and patterns are also offered. devolkitchens.com

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Cabinets of CURIOSITY While we may not be able to control everything around us, organized cabinets are essential for a sane state of mind. As we spend more time at home, it seems we can never have enough storage, especially for the hardest-working rooms. Luckily, the latest designs offer both function and innovation as well as aesthetics and good looks. Whether you crave perfect pantry shelving or a sleek wine update, these new styles have you covered.

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Pedini’s sophisticated K016 kitchen concept includes this minimal wall unit made of eucalyptus wood with a seamless, paper-thin folding door that completely conceals messy shelves or pantry staples. The steel wine bottle holders also have a small footprint making this feature ideal for urban dwellings or those with cozy floor plans. pediniusa.com

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Based in Florence, Italy, Officine Gullo’s newest project shines a light on the company’s exquisitely handcrafted metalwork designs. The smart stainless steel structure is powder coated in opaque Signal White with polished-brass handles and details. While the work surface incorporates a welded sink and induction stove, the lower section has ample storage as well as a dishwasher and oven. officinegullo.com

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Interior designer Dwayne Bergmann has launched his eponymous line of custom cabinetry. One of several artful, elevated designs is the Fluted door that can be installed in a number of configurations including narrow, medium and wide spacing between the flutes as well as horizontal or vertical orientations. As Bergmann notes, “We spend so much time in the kitchen, as it is often the gathering space for our families and friends, and there’s no reason why it can’t be as dynamic and visually interesting as, say, the formal living room.” dwaynebergmann.com

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GANNET CHANDELIER

Impart rustic style to your living space with a geometric, lantern-shaped, open metal frame and exposed lamping.

The outer section of this structure is finished in Weathered Oak while the inner candelabra structure and stem are finished in Antique Forged Iron. Dimmable.

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To create a soaring space in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, designer Amber Brown Matlack of Brown Interiors knew she wanted to preserve the charm and history of the original 1935 Tudor-style residence when crafting this great room. After combining what was once a galley kitchen, small breakfast nook and dining room into a central area, she extended the ceiling into the attic to achieve a vaulted effect and expose the wooden beam. The warm color scheme evokes a nostalgic feel, including the mauve and gray tones on the cabinetry and a beautiful stone backsplash. Brown Matlack says she aimed for “a sense of openness and livability in the heartbeat of the house.” browninteriors.net

In a kitchen by designer Amber Brown Matlack, a Gabby pendant light suspends above the island painted in Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe, while the cabinetry is in Dead Salmon, also

by Farrow & Ball. A Rohl Shaws Original Sink and Waterworks faucet complete the space.

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Report WITH WELLNESS TOP OF MIND, LUXE DIVES INTO DESIGN DEVOTED TO REST, CONNECTION AND CLARITY.

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To celebrate the agrarian history of a family’s Bridgehampton property, Historical Concepts and Michael Davis Design & Construction envisioned a structure reminiscent of traditional potato barns in the area. Cedar board-and-batten cladding and masonry details, including Connecticut fieldstone retaining walls and natural bluestone cleft slabs designed in tandem with Hollander Design Landscape Architects, speak to the old-meets-new ethos.

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TAKE COMFORT Take care. Stay safe. Be well. Who could have guessed the weight these phrases would take on in this uncharted new decade? Times of introspective nesting have illuminated that such directives start at home, reinvigorating a discussion on the many ways design can enhance our mental and physical wellbeing. Here, we share an assortment of restorative spaces whose principles—thoughtful details, indulgent amenities and ample conversation with nature— provide ideas for sanctuaries large and small.

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Knowing that the indoor pool would be used through the colder months, the team nestled the feature in the ground, adding a south-facing skylight. “Between the warmth of the rammed earth and the natural light, it’s a perfect winter pool,” says Historical Concepts principal Kevin Clark. “It doesn’t feel like a cold conservatory.”

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Surrounded by tiered rows of apple trees, the sunken Rebound Ace tennis court (right) is maintenance free. The vaulted great room (below) earns its keep as an office space, entertaining area and lounge between tennis matches.

Sweet 1ESCAPE A BRIDGEHAMPTON SPORTS BARN OFFERS THE ULTIMATE FAMILY RETREAT.

“With a remote property, you have the opportunity to create a destination,” says Kevin Clark, principal of Historical Concepts. And so it came to be that a family’s brief for a recreational outbuilding on their Bridgehampton estate evolved into a sports barn laden with wellness features.

Surrounded by acres of pristine farmland, the structure demanded a sensitive approach, one that Historical Concepts—an architecture firm known for legacy properties rooted in place— was well-suited for. Alongside interior designer Steven Gambrel, landscape architect Edmund Hollander and master builder Michael Davis, who assembled the team, plans were drawn for a lowslung, cedar-clad activity center softly folded into the rolling terrain.

The decision to nestle the barn into, not onto, the landscape is an exercise in both historical accuracy and ingenuity. First, it references semisubterranean potato barns local to the region.

Second, it meets a Hamptons building code limiting accessory structures to 20 feet high, while still allowing for a three-story structure for all the family’s amenity wishes to live in harmony. In full, the sprawling retreat includes family offices, a large vaulted great room, a kitchen, an indoor lap pool and spa, men’s and women’s locker rooms and an exercise room—plus a sunken tennis court with viewing pavilion.

“The lay of the land and the feel of a place reveal themselves when you put pen to paper,” says Clark. “The top floor gym has a wonderful

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view over the property, and the sauna, steam and massage rooms round out the indoor activities,” shares Davis. “In addition to the gathering room, there is a suite of three family offices particularly helpful during these times.”

Throughout, Gambrel’s interiors scheme—a medley of warm woods and chalky blue, green and sand hues—sets a restorative tone. “The palette is muted, based on the environment as inspiration,” he explains, and indeed, the natural setting inspires. Complementing the agrarian landscape, Hollander took care in employing native plantings, such as bayberry, winterberry and viburnum, to welcome birds, bees and other pollinators. “Healthy, living landscapes are essential to the wellness of all visitors, all species,” he notes.

Like many affluent New Yorkers, the family decamped to their country residence in the early days of the pandemic. In turn, the beloved barn has become a haven beyond anything client or design team could have planned for—a hub of safety, togetherness and health. “One of the most rewarding parts of our job is when you see a place you designed be truly life-altering for a family,” says Clark, adding, “When you treat home as resort, there’s something magical about that.”

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GOODVIBES THREE DESIGNERS SHARE A PRINCIPLE THAT SHAPES THEIR PERSONAL PRACTICE.

LAURENCE CARR

New York, New York Wabi-sabi is a worldview rooted in Japanese origin all about taming desire for perfection in design, freeing us to live more sustainably and impart truly authentic style in our homes. To seek it is to honor the patina and character of our interiors and collected pieces, find harmony with nature, honor simplicity and do away with excess clutter. I help clients seek wabi-sabi through utilization of the seven Zen principles— one of which, for example, is incorporating unique pieces from our clients’ own collections. This practice shifts focus from trendy items to those that have been built lovingly, and with noble materials. Together with our clients, we identify character-rich pieces and intentionally place them in different rooms as the sturdy roots of our interior design approach. laurencecarr.com

MACELLE ALBEDA

Pasadena, California Biophilia stems from Greek as “love of life” and is about our innate human need to be connected to nature. Biophilic design focuses on how to layer nature into interiors, whether through actual elements like

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plants, stone, wood, water and natural light, or “biomimicry,” which are shapes and patterns that remind us of being outdoors. The benefits are substantial: Close proximity to nature triggers a dopamine response in our brains that promotes well-being, lowering blood pressure and stress.

Starting from the most basic ways to inspire biophilia, you can paint walls in colors we find in nature, like green, blue and brown. Then move on to adding motifs and plants. Advanced options include stone walls, water features and changing the building’s access to natural light. studiomahal.com

NINA MAGON

Houston, Texas One way of fostering well-being at home that I believe in and have used with great results is Vastu Shastra, an Indian system of architecture similar to feng shui. In Vastu Shastra, there are 5 elements: Earth (Bhumi), Water (Jala), Air (Vayu), Fire (Agni), and Space (Akasha). The central part of a house is ruled by the space element. As all directions meet in the center, it is the holiest and most powerful zone. So when possible, I like to ensure that the most-used room—often the living area—is located in the direct center and designed with a minimal aesthetic for less clutter and low furniture to allow for plenty of natural light. This approach harmonizes the flow of energy throughout the home, which facilitates good health. contourinteriordesign.com

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LOST in REVERIE

There are serene rooms and then there are rooms where serenity seems to emanate from the walls, softening your disposition on viewing.

This elixir of a bedroom in Jackson Hole, Wyoming—a collaboration between WRJ Design and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson—is decidedly the latter. Here, designer Rush Jenkins and architect Ray Calabro sound off on achieving Zen in tandem. wrjdesign.com; bcj.com Set the scene. RC: The site for the house is on a butte that overlooks the Snake River Valley with extraordinary views. The bedroom is located at the southern, most private end of the home and is embedded into the gentle slope of the site, connecting with the landscape at a more immediate scale. RJ: There’s a calmness and a majestic beauty that surrounds you. That’s what the color palette, the lighting, the simplicity of the design were about—creating harmony with nature.

Material connection. RC: The southern wall is smooth-formed cast-in-place concrete, the flooring is white oak with a custom finish, the window wall is aluminum with a clear anodized finish, and the ceiling is composed of panels of white oak. RJ: The rug is bamboo silk, the bed is really luxurious suede, the pillows are a cashmere plaid from Loro Piana. Those tonal elements are about continuity with the exteriors and the architecture.

Design highlights. RC: The water feature that stretches along the master suite is dynamic.

We placed mirror-finish stainless steel panels on the roof overhang above the stream. The combination of gently moving water and mirror reflects constantly changing patterns of light into the master suite throughout the day. The effect is magical. RJ: The seamless windows in this room actually open from the bottom.

Can you imagine waking up hearing the water rippling and the birds chirping in the garden?

Sometimes, you’ll see a moose having a drink.

You don’t get closer to nature than that.

Dream team. RC: WRJ’s selections reinforce the quiet elegance of the home. The luxe finishes and fabrics express their commitment to quality and attention to detail that are guiding principles in the architecture. RJ: This house was a unified vision. The client wanted peace and simplicity, and every team member came at this design from the same philosophy.

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Home WORK

Some decamped to dining tables. Others converted spare rooms to studies. In the immediate wake of the pandemic, remote work culture shifted inexorably, and with it, the landscape of home office design. With more and more companies adopting permanently flexible policies, it’s no surprise that designers are seeing an uptick in office updates. On deck? Spaces that foster productivity and focus, certainly—but also tranquility and moodboosting chic. Take a cue from these calming desks around the country.

▲ FRESH PERSPECTIVE

In Vero Beach, Florida, designer Kevin Dumais’ unconventional furniture configuration is twofold. First, it makes way for foot traffic between the room’s two entrances. Second, it sets the client up to take advantage of the resplendent views and shifting sunlight throughout the day. dumaisid.com

BETTER TOGETHER

With restorative garden views for the taking, designer Bryan Yates aligned a Dallas, Texas, couple’s work areas along a single window wall. The decision has a reverse fishbowl effect: The elegantly minimal design can be conversely enjoyed from the outdoor entertaining spots. yatesdesygn.com

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▲ CENTRAL STATION

With space at a premium in Brooklyn, designer Jenny Dina Kirschner added a petite “study” by backing a desk against the living room sofa. Behind, modular shelving reads as design statement while discreetly housing a printer and a variety of homework and office supplies. jdkinteriors.com

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DESIGN PARTNERS LINDA SULLIVAN AND SILVIA HENDRAWAN REFLECT ON A FIRM FIRST: A TEA ROOM IN ATHERTON, CALIFORNIA.

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From the very beginning, it was meant to be a place of rest. The architect picked the location for it’s amazing natural light and we worked with a feng shui master. Building started in September to encourage good luck and prosperity for the home. It was a special brief in that way—there was meaning behind every detail.

We’re seeing more and more clients asking for specialty rooms, but these clients—two firstgeneration Chinese sisters—really use this space.

After a hard day’s work, they retreat to drink tea together, practice calligraphy and meditate.

They wanted to honor their heritage—but to modernize, too. Tea room window treatments are traditionally bamboo; we chose a light grass Conrad shade. The Chilewich rug is textured like a tatami mat and the white-oak furnishings are custom by Chi Wing Lo, a Chinese furniture designer living in Italy. The table has natural stone for water draining and a metal plate for the hot teapot to rest on.

In spring, the sisters drink Longjing tea. In summer, jasmine tea paired with red bean pastry. In autumn, black tea with moon cake and in winter, Pu’er tea.

They have an incredible collection of ceramic vessels; their most-prized is a Gongfu tea set from Yingge, a town famous for its production of porcelain. It was an inspiring project in that we learned so much from our clients. It also showed us how important it is to have a room dedicated to feeling good in—to feeling happy. We’re now looking to incorporate this principal into more of our designs. sullivandesignstudio.com

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Cherished Memories CHIC, COLORFUL INTERIORS ENLIVEN THE REVAMP OF A COUPLE’S BELOVED NAPLES GETAWAY. WRITTEN BY LISA BINGHAM DEWART / PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRANTLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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t’s a classic renovation tale: A couple buys a Naples vacation house. It’s ideal for them in the moment— turnkey and kitted out to perfection. A decade or so elapses, and times and needs change. Such was the case for designer Billy Ceglia’s longtime clients.

“They looked at moving, at seeing what else was out there because their family had grown,” says Ceglia. “But they loved the location, and the house—it was just dated.

They decided to stay, keep the memories, and make it fresh and new and right for their family now.” After two previous projects together, the designer and his clients had built serious trust, so Ceglia had nearly free reign on the house. “The ideal clients understand that they’re hiring professionals, so there are more functional and programming notes,” he observes.

In the revamp, out went the muted, tea-stained palette, bamboo furniture and tropical prints, and in came thoughtfully reworked spaces, tailored silhouettes and flourishes of bold color. “We gave it half a face-lift,” Ceglia says with a laugh. “And touched nearly every surface.”

The designer’s efforts are visible outside, where orange barrel tile on the roof was replaced with flat, gray tiles. “It looks a little more like the Italian countryside,” he says.

And then, “We painted everything that stood still white,” he says, referring to the now crisp finish on the formerly beige-y precast concrete façade. Ceglia took a similar tack inside, applying a whitewash to the walls. “I don’t like to go against what the outside tells you, so that you think, ‘Wait a minute, did I teleport somewhere else?’ It feels

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relatable to the exterior and to their lifestyle.” He directed paintbrushes to the architectural details as well. Columns and ceiling beams also received a white coat, and, to heighten that dolce vita vibe, the interiors of the ceiling coffers are blue. “It kept that feeling of open-air space,” notes the designer.

Ceglia kept the interior plan mostly intact. Well laid out, the bathrooms required only cosmetic overhauls, but the kitchen (and the adjacent breakfast area and family room) was a different story. “It had been a giant dead end,” says the designer, “so we took out a peninsula and swapped in a bigger island.” To accommodate the couple’s grandchildren, he created a kid zone there with storage conveniently positioned for little hands to grab paper plates, napkins and snacks. He also removed an existing bar to make way for a multi-person home office, while the family room gained more seating to accommodate their visiting tribe.

Rather than choosing all-white finishes for the kitchen, “We worked with Waterworks to find the palest gray paint for the perimeter cabinets and a stain for the island with a yellow undertone,” explains Ceglia. The latter hue was both an aesthetic and practical decision, as one of the few finishes kept was the travertine flooring. “It would have been a major undertaking to rip it out,” says general contractor Tom Lawrence, “and it was a beautiful element of the house, so why remove it?”

While the kitchen reads neutral, the rest of the open-plan house tells a thoughtfully woven color story. “We wanted it traditional but fresh and youthful, so we chose stronger colors on more classic furniture,” notes Ceglia. In the living room, a deep turquoise fabric with a subtle white ribbon pattern offers up an English-meets-South Florida vibe.

“In the dining room, the color mellows and mutes on the host and hostess chairs and whispers in the chinoiserie wall panels,” he notes. The palette picks up steam again in the breakfast room, where a paler turquoise covers the pillows on a set of gray upholstered chairs before making a bigger statement on the family room’s sectional and lounge chair. The boldest expression is found in the vibrant wallcoverings in the turquoise guest room and bath. “We made an S curve that moves your eye through the house,” the designer explains, “When you’re outside looking back in, you see all of those rooms.”

For Ceglia, his clients’ home offers a compelling lesson for others faced with a dated abode. “You can look at this house and realize that you don’t have to start from scratch,” he says. A big part of the equation, though, is making decisions that will hold up in years to come. “I want my clients to do it once and never have to do it again,” the designer shares, “I like to choose classic, wonderful, comfortable things that they won’t tire of.”

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Rather than remove the existing flooring in the entry of this Naples vacation home, designer Billy Ceglia enlisted Fauxtastic Dreamscapes to paint over it. He placed a woven rattan Henredon chair by the door for a bit of that classic Florida feel. The artwork is from Wendover Art Group.

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Left: Architectural details, including the Corinthian columns, received a crisp coat of Benjamin Moore Super White. In a corner of the living room is a piece from Wendover Art Group above a Highland chair covered in a Miles Redd for Schumacher pattern.

Opposite: As part of the interior transformation, Ceglia gave the living room a new limestone fireplace surround by Denise McGaha for Materials Marketing.

Nearby are a pair of Highland House club chairs and a Hickory Chair coffee table. For light, there are Visual Comfort & Co. pendants and floor lamps.

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Ceglia collaborated with Waterworks on the kitchen cabinetry, choosing a bluish gray for the perimeter casework and a stain with a slight yellow undertone for the island to complement the flooring. Waterworks also supplied the backsplash tile, which is laid in a grid for a more contemporary feel. The range, hood and ovens are all by Thermador.

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A Hudson Valley Lighting fixture shines down on a classic Saarinen table from Knoll and Highland House chairs in the breakfast room. The chair covering and drapery fabrics are

by Kravet. Of the latter, Ceglia notes, “We chose traditional window treatments that are lined and interlined so the clients would feel like they’re in a cocoon with their family.”

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In the dining room, Ceglia harmonized contemporary and classic elements, opting for a sleek Parsons table and an updated take on a billiard fixture with Century armchairs and Highland House guest chairs, all in Schumacher fabrics, and a Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair buffet. A Phillip Jeffries wallcovering offers a moody backdrop.

Underfoot is a Stark carpet.

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Above: After completing two previous projects with the homeowners, Ceglia has a solid understanding of their likes and needs, including a penchant for cozy spots to curl up and read. He turned that to his advantage in the master bedroom, where he positioned a pair of custom Kravetcovered armchairs and ottomans on casters in front of a walnut console by Highland House.

Opposite: A handwoven wool-and-linen carpet and a Brunschwig & Fils wallcovering set the stage in the master bedroom. The tufted headboard is upholstered in a Kravet material and the bed is dressed in Sferra linens.

Atop the Barrie Benson for Highland House chest is a lamp by Christopher Spitzmiller for Visual Comfort & Co.

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Shades of blue flow through the home’s public and private spaces. Ceglia picked an aqua hue for this guest bedroom, exemplified by the jute Phillip Jeffries wallcovering. Missoni Home pillows accent the Ralph Lauren Home bed. The lacquered raffia chest is by Made Goods; the Visual Comfort & Co. lamp atop it is from Circa Lighting.

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Below, left: A Stark wool floorcovering grounds a guest bedroom while offering a plush landing spot. The Highland House swivel chair wears a snappy Miles Redd for Schumacher stripe and Samuel & Sons trim.

Finishing the moment is a Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair bench decked out in a Kravet solid.

Below, right: Ceglia gave a guest bath a whimsical makeover, papering the walls in a playful Brunschwig & Fils covering.

The mirror and vanity are from Dunes and Duchess. Carrara marble mosaic tiles from Waterworks line the floor.

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Elegant ADAPTATION INSPIRED BY A NEIGHBORING HOME, A COUPLE TASKS THE TEAM THAT CREATED IT WITH BUILDING A GRACEFUL NAPLES RETREAT. WRITTEN BY SAXON HENRY / PHOTOGRAPHY BY VENJHAMIN REYES

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Designer Michael Scott helped his client achieve a sense of tranquility enlivened by graduating hues of turquoise in this Naples retreat.

In the living room, a Niermann Weeks chandelier from Visual Comfort & Co. hangs above a Century Furniture coffee table.

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ranslating a vision into a built reality is a feat that architects, interior designers and general contractors accomplish on a daily basis.

When this process unfolds seamlessly, the backdrop for the daily routines of those who will live within it becomes a thing of great beauty. Take, for instance, this British Colonial-style vacation home in Naples, thoughtfully created to welcome three generations of one family for alfresco fun.

After falling in love with a classic yet layered residence in a nearby neighborhood built by London Bay Homes, the homeowners decided to go straight to the source to commission their own abode, with a few changes to better suit their tastes. The main requests on their wish list were interiors that would easily become one with the outdoors and a second-floor set-up that would give their children and grandchildren a fully functional escape all their own. “The homeowners were very specific about achieving a full-on living space that would allow family members to reside on the second floor without needing access to the amenities on the first floor, so it was one of my main considerations from the start,” architect Michael Faulhaber explains.

As for the connection to the outdoors, Faulhaber placed a loggia between the large family room and the pool area, separating the exterior and interior spaces with only a set of folding glass doors. “When the doors are open, the two spaces act as one gigantic exterior room,” he says.

“They blur the lines from indoor to outdoor, and that was very intentional with this home.” Faulhaber also maximized natural light by designing most of the spaces to be just one room wide, giving the residence the appearance of a large letter H. “So many homes are a collection of rooms mashed together. By the time you get to the center, it’s dark.

With one-room-wide homes, the light gets deep inside,” he explains. This shape allowed for a formal axis from the entry to the living area to the loggia all the way out to the pool area, again emphasizing the outdoor spaces.

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Opposite: Upholstered in a JF Fabrics cotton embroidery with crewel accents, painted armchairs from the Somerset Bay Home Collection by Modern History Home surround a Century Furniture table in the dining area. The Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier is in a polished nickel finish and the Roman shades are made of a Jim Thompson linen.

Below: The walnut armoire faรงade disguising a Sub-Zero refrigerator in the kitchen, fabricated by Bremtown Cabinetry, serves as a distinct contrast to the aqua bamboo counter stools from Palecek, while a white crackle tile backsplash from Walker Zanger complements the Cristallo Extra quartzite countertops from UMI Stone.

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“How these came together was very satisfying,” says Scott of the outdoor living area and the pool, his favorite aspects of the home. The Sunbrella fabric on the cushions of the St. Tropez handwoven reclining loungers from South Sea Outdoor Living echoes the rich hue of the turquoise terra-cotta planters from Emissary Home & Garden.

Inside, the homeowners asked designer Michael Scott for classic spaces appointed with detailed millwork, inspired by the West Indies style of the architecture. “We looked at magazines, books and mood shots, and then we went into making the preliminary selections—the furniture, tile, wood and textiles,” Scott says. “This client was easy to work with because they came with good intent, which was partly because of the original building they had seen.”

Turquoise is one of the wife’s favorite colors, so shades of the hue were introduced in the main living spaces, though sparingly as she wanted the large, open first floor to exude a sense of calm. “She asked that the colors appear only in accents, in the living room particularly,” Scott explains. “We started with the fabric first, in the pillows on the sofa; then we added the pop of turquoise in the interior of the built-in cabinets that flank the fireplace to balance out all of the paleness. You don’t see it as much in daylight but at night when they are lit, they are beautiful.”

Moving through each space, luscious shades of turquoise greet the eye—from the barstools surrounding the kitchen island to the artwork throughout the home.

These echo the hues of the pool and the planters and furnishings surrounding it, the bright color being featured most abundantly outside. Knowing a sizable, thriving family would be galivanting from room to room and splashing about in the sunlight, resilient materials were sourced where possible. “We weren’t building a museum,” builder Steve Miller says. “We were constructing a home to be lived in.”

Despite drawing inspiration from another residence, the homeowners were really keen to create a residence that would be uniquely theirs. “When we have clients say, ‘I don’t want to have what everyone else in town has,’ it makes for a richer process but it also brings a challenge: keeping an identified theme intact,” Miller says. “The elegance of this home, given its island inspiration, is a testament that it can be done.”

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European Affair ON SARASOTA BAY, A NEW HOME REVELS IN FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL TRADITIONS. WRITTEN BY KELLY VENCILL SANCHEZ PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSHUA MCHUGH

ARCHITECTURE / JENNIFER SMITH AND SCOTT HUTTON, SMITH & HUTTON INTERIOR DESIGN / HEATHER WELLS, MARI THOMAS AND KENDALL MILLER, HEATHER WELLS INC. HOME BUILDER / RICHARD PERRONE, PERRONE CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / KEITH WILLIAMS, NIEVERA WILLIAMS LANDSCAPE

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uilding a home can be a uniquely trying experience for even the most unflappable clients. But the owners of a grand new house in Sarasota proved they were more than up to the challenge. Over the course of the 5-year project, they were there for it all—weighing in on everything from the furniture and wallpapers to the flowers that scent the garden. They even took a trip to Italy to design a chandelier for the home.

The property on Sarasota Bay had been part of the couple’s empty-nest strategy, and they waited until their kids were grown to develop the site. Their brief to residential designer Jennifer Smith and architect Scott Hutton was crystal clear: an elegant, classically inspired home that would be as authentic as it was livable. “We wanted a European Neoclassical feel,” the wife explains, “but it had to be a place where we could put our feet up and our kids could come and stay.”

Smith and Hutton responded with a French Neoclassicalstyle plan that leans heavily on principles like symmetry, proportion and balance, but their goal “was to create a home tailored to the clients’ needs with all the modern amenities,” Smith says. Taking cues from the couple’s favorite Paris hotel, La Réserve, designer Heather Wells continued the theme, creating a richly layered interior detailed with crystal chandeliers, mirrored pilasters and a mix of luxurious textures. “Our job as designers is to find the essence and soul of the clients, edit it and bring it to its highest point,” Wells says.

The desired classical underpinnings are clear from the outset. From the parking court, a limestone walkway leads through fragrant, terraced gardens, where landscape designer Keith Williams incorporated clipped boxwood,

“CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE WAS THE INSPIRATION, BUT OUR GOAL WAS TO CREATE A HOME WITH MODERN AMENITIES.” –JENNIFER SMITH

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date palms, citrus trees, gardenias and star jasmine. “The wife wanted a manicured, clean-lined, layered garden that was flowering and scented,” he says. But the subtle rise of the garden isn’t just for show. Since the home’s waterfront location makes it vulnerable to storm surges, the first-floor living space had to sit 14 feet above grade. Working with project manager Christopher Deemer of Smith & Hutton and builder Richard Perrone, the architects came up with a solution that was at once elegant and practical— setting the house atop a plinth protects it from water and allowed them to tuck a parking garage beneath.

Past a portico of hand-carved Syrian limestone is the front door, where a stunning view of the bay unfolds.

“A strong axis through the house and then out to the water was very important to the clients,” Smith says.

Further inside at the core sits a skylit atrium, illuminated at night by the chandelier that the owners designed in Murano, Italy. “The atrium brings light into the core of the residence, which could have been very dark,” Hutton says. “It’s a space that is very dynamic and really offers the best vantage point for the rest of the home.” The floor, inlaid with a large quatrefoil, serves as a kind of amuse-bouche of the limestone, marble, onyx and black granite found throughout.

The clients requested an open plan for the public rooms, so Smith and Hutton created a 50-foot-long grand salon parallel to the loggia. The large space is surprisingly intimate, owing to the layout Wells devised: a central sitting room bookended by a dining area and second sitting area beside a reclaimed French fireplace. A dynamic mix of furnishings spanning modern, transitional and antique gives the space a vibrant ambience, as vintage Baccarat chandeliers and parquet de Versailles-patterned French oak floors sit alongside chairs by Swedish modernist Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist and a moody painting by Charles White.

Throughout the home, Wells, working with designers Mari Thomas and Kendall Miller, arrayed the rooms in muted hues of ballet-slipper pink, taupe, mocha and plum. The palette deepens in the husband’s office, which was outfitted with fumed oak paneling and a blue-green Venetian plaster ceiling, and brightens in the wife’s office, dressing room and closet, where mirrored cabinetry and shades of blush, silver and mocha lend sparkle. “The colors are so rich and unusual, different from the bright tones you’re used to seeing in Florida,” notes Wells.

The end result is a home that feels classic and timeless.

“The rooms have a feeling of peace and Zen because of the layers of wallpapers, fabrics, paints and textures,” the wife says. “It’s like we’ve been here forever. This house was meant for us.”

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In the entrance hall of this Sarasota home, architecture firm Smith & Hutton and designer Heather Wells combined a hand-forged brass-and-iron railing from Belt with walls finished in Venetian plaster. An Ironies bench from Studio 534 sits beside an antique Persian rug from J&D Oriental Rugs, while a vibrant canvas by Ed Clark animates the space.

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Vintage Baccarat chandeliers hang from a coffered ceiling covered in a Fromental silk in the sumptuous grand salon. The Rubelli-covered sofa from The Bright Group and Holly Hunt chair upholstered in a Kyle Bunting hair-on-hide emphasize the residence’s muted palette.

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The owners didn’t want a separate dining room, so the team set a dining area at one end of the grand salon, where armchairs

by Bernhardt and side chairs by Milano Smart Living complement a dining table from Hudson Furniture.

Next to a vintage Louis XVI-style server from Old Plank Antiques is a sculpture by Agustín Cárdenas.

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The muted color palette deepens in the family room, where mixedmedia artwork by Hugo McCloud takes pride of place against a paisley wallcovering from Elitis.

Sitting below the Cloud Shade Pendant from Ochre are a Casamance-upholstered Holly Hunt sectional and James Duncan coffee table from Profiles.

“THE COLORS ARE SO RICH AND UNUSUAL, DIFFERENT FROM THE BRIGHT TONES YOU’RE USED TO SEEING IN FLORIDA.” -HEATHER WELLS

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Opposite: Custom cabinetry by Mayfield Design Group is outfitted with nickel and brass hardware in the kitchen. The Urban Electric Co. lanterns light up the island topped with white quartzite from Opustone. An antique Persian runner sits atop fumed French oak floors from Exquisite Surfaces.

Below: The homeowners often dine in the octagonal solarium, which offers uninterrupted views of Sarasota Bay through doors and transoms by Tischler und Sohn. Wells hung a vintage Murano glass lantern from Modernism Fortuna above a table with a faceted, polished-bronze base from Ailanthus, Ltd. and chairs by Kravet covered in a faux leather from Designers Guild.

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Left: In the wife’s bathroom, a freestanding tub from Signature Hardware occupies a vaulted niche finished in Venetian plaster. In the adjacent dressing area, a floral wallcovering from Pierre Frey is complemented by an alpaca rug from Organic Looms and a chair by Liz O’Brien covered in a Dedar velvet.

Opposite: A custom beaded de Gournay wallpaper panel adorns the entry to the master bedroom, where a chaise from Rose Tarlow Melrose House covered in a Zoffany cut velvet rests atop an antique Persian rug from J&D Oriental Rugs. Set against a wallcovering from Innovations is a sconce from Zonca International.

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