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EDITOR'S LETTER

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5 MINUTES WITH Lauren Santo Domingo changes course with a fresh tabletop collection for Moda Operandi.

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LAUNCH The latest textiles and wallpapers by Alessandra Branca satisfy major wanderlust.

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FIRST PERSON Four designers get personal on crafting their distinct style.

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M AT E R I A L Top aesthetes unveil enchanting wallpaper collaborations.

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TREND Works by three contemporary Black artists oer rich inspiration.

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SPOTLIGHT A reminder that chic black-and-white seating is always timeless.

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Perfect Harmony

Palette Cleanser

Coming Up Roses

A World Away

An architect and designer remix a classic Charlotte residence for color-loving homeowners.

A master of pattern takes minimalism for a twirl in an elegant Manhattan aerie.

Vintage vessels and sartorial influence lend singular magic to a Brooklyn floral studio.

Old Hollywood charm meets European sophistication in the revamp of this Beverly Hills home.

Written by Margaret Zainey Roux Photography by Brie Williams Styling by Kate Malpeli

Written by Michelle Brunner Photography by Francesco Lagnese Styling by Howard Christian

Written by Monique McIntosh Photography by Bryan Derballa

Written by Maile Pingel Photography by Trevor Tondro

Special Section 97 Luxe presents a special compilation of talented design professionals whose dynamic work has been featured over the past year in the pages of our magazine.

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ON THE COVER: Designer Dana Battista took a bold approach in her clients’

Beverly Hills abode, lacquering the library’s built-ins in Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal.

Existing pieces, including the George Smith sofa, ottoman and armchair,

acquired while the couple lived in London, work equally well in California and fit with the relaxed yet chic vibe found throughout. Page 142

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All Your Own Of the many design evolutions the past year has wrought, one of the most striking has been that our homes are becoming more finely tuned to what we desire. The interiors we inhabit are less showpiece and more a statement about personal expression. Honestly, after 2020, does anyone care anymore about impressing the neighbors? As priorities shift, our homes are designed with greater intention and with individual style emerging. In this issue, we turn to several creatives to hear how their flair manifests. This issue also celebrates our GOLD LIST: design professionals from across the country whose projects graced our pages the past year. We greatly admire the taste and talent they bring to their work. As for me, I’m a creative at heart who relishes nesting at home.

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Kicking off 2021 on a stylish note, Luxe sits down with fashion-forward personalities representing what’s new and next in design.

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The new Moda Domus tabletop line includes a full collection of Fiorito ceramic ware, doublerimmed scalloped linens, Murano glassware and candlesticks.

When Lauren Santo Domingo founded the online luxury retailer Moda Operandi in 2010, it was clothes and shoes—not place mats and flatware—that got her pulse racing. Fast forward to today, and Santo Domingo, a passionate connoisseur of beautiful china, glassware and table linens, has come to embrace her decidedly more “domestic side.” The fashion executive recently debuted Moda Domus, a tabletop collection for Moda Operandi that reflects a love of relaxed yet elegant entertaining. Luxe caught up with the stylish entrepreneur sheltering at home with her family in Southampton.

What’s your new normal like these days? In the city, I used to love going out for coffee before heading to the office.

Now, I make my own coffee and sip it wandering in my garden, often in my slippers. I haven’t worn heels in nine months. I bought my first sweatsuits, one from Cotton Citizen and a cashmere one from Madeleine Thompson. Though I can’t help but think of what Karl Lagerfeld said about how wearing sweatpants was like giving up on life!

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Completely. I’ve gotten really into growing

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flowers and floristry. I used to measure my seasons through fashion, and now I’m marking time based on what flowers are coming in, whether it’s hellebores or lily of the valley or sweet peas. I’ve been buying antique vases and vessels from auction sites.

So, how did you develop your interest in tabletop? It actually started with the business. As Moda grew internationally, we began having special dinners for designers and top clients. We put a lot of effort into our tables and decor, and the response was amazing. The next day people would be asking me, “Where can I get this?” I also enjoyed the creativity. Designing the tables felt much more satisfying than simply putting on something to wear.

Describe the inspiration. I love heritage pieces that feel like something passed down or collected. I would say I’m very inspired by my mother in law, who is very elegant and entertains beautifully. She and her friends have incredible collections of porcelain and silver from a range of makers and countries.

Does that sentiment show up in the Fiorito ceramics? Yes, it’s a pattern I saw at auction based on an 18th-century

Italian design. We found the original manufacturers and asked them to remake the pattern for us in pieces our clients would use today. Each piece is handpainted in Emilia-Romagna.

Tell us about the Murano glassware.

I’ve spent a lot of time in Venice collecting vintage Murano glass. The wine glasses with the swirled stem are based on an antique set I own from the turn of the century. The original glasses are smaller, almost the size of cordial glasses; we’ve updated them to modern scale.

How do you envision the collection being used? Everybody has the gilt china and fabulous wine glasses they got as wedding gifts. But how often do they ever use them? This is much more casual— the way I like to entertain. It’s perfect for a lunch or casual dinner. I don’t use finger bowls or have butlers behind every chair, so why would I want an ornate and formal table setting?

Let’s say you’ve arranged your table in the country with Moda Domus settings.

What are your guests wearing? Hmmm.

I could see them wearing a great knit sweater, a perfectly tailored trouser and a small heel. Casual but sophisticated.

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Alessandra Branca walks us through her Chicago atelier, where one room is covered in her new Audrey wallpaper in Cerise & Loden and the sofa is upholstered in Garda Mohair in Mushroom.

“I happen to love pattern play,” remarks the designer.

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Get Alessandra Branca talking about color and the pace becomes waltz-like, her voice honeyed. As she walks me through the luscious palettes of Into the Woods, the second collection from her eponymous home brand, Casa Branca, I decide to abandon my interview prompts and just enjoy.

We begin in a sea of mossy green swatches, a colorway she describes as “a play on the classics but updated with pops of acid.” Next, we’re onto pairings of powder blue and chocolate brown.

“I love ying-yang, male-female coloring,” she exclaims. “We never see enough of this combination, and it’s so chic and wonderful!” And finally, we move into reds, a signature hue of the designer’s.

“It’s fun; it’s pop; it’s cool,” she muses, adding, “Red keeps you coming back.”

As with Branca’s first collection, the designs—which span fabric, wallpaper and a growing breadth of home furnishings and accessories—are meant to be mixed and matched, interwoven with future collections and shopped by color story. They’re also deeply influenced by travel. This round, the designer drew inspiration from a fantasy brief particularly well-suited to the times.

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“I love Italy’s Sudtirol, and I’ve been wanting to do an old Tyrolean-style, A-frame mountain house in a fresh way,” she says. “The question of ‘What can I do to update that lifestyle?’ is really what this collection is about.”

Such pointed wanderlust resulted in patterns like Verdure Camo, a riff on the popular 17th-century hunting tapestries that Branca reimagined and spunked up by fusing traditional motifs with camouflage, and Audrey, a 19th-century archive print reimagined with bulbous blooms of exaggerated scale and named after Little Shop of Horrors’ leading character. Rounding out the collection, a medley of Branca takes on faux bois, tartan, stripes and peacock marble, as well as solids in teddy-like mohair, creamy cotton velvet and stalwart linen, create a cocooning ethos that does seem to tap into some primordial, back-to-thewoods version of luxury.

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Casa Branca’s Into the Woods debut includes (left, from top) Audrey in Bolzano, Umbra in Bolzano and Giordano Camo performance fabric in Bolzano. The collection’s earthy palette, shown on the mood board above, was inspired by the northern Italian city of Bolzano.

Fortunately, the still repose of the past year didn’t hinder the designer—who describes a perfect Saturday as one spent amidst a stack of books—from developing the second installment of Casa Branca (available now) in the throes of the pandemic, not to mention, successfully launching the brand

last June. “I didn’t have to go far,” she says.

“I literally walked around my life. That’s where this all came from.”

Inspiration begetting inspiration, I begin researching the Italian part of Tyrol I knew little about before meeting Branca—and aching to redecorate.

FROM LADYBUG WALLPAPER TO SUBTLY SUBVERSIVE ART, FOUR DESIGNERS REFLECT ON STYLE. P R O D U C E D BY B R I T TA N Y C H E VA L I E R M C I N T Y R E

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Reflecting on my personal aesthetic begins with memories of my mom’s colorful outfits and red lipstick. I grew up in a world of color and pattern—French, African and Far East Asian influences. At home, there were art and sculptures, such as the pair of elegant felines that live in my living room today. There were textiles, like the chinoiserie print with golden threads on the formal living room sofa. I remember the effortless mix—not expensive or formal, but unique and just right. Growing up in New Orleans, you learn being different can be a badge of honor.

I am unabashedly a girly-girl. My mom used to dress me in ruffles, pinafores, lace socks and shiny patent leather shoes. With my Coke-bottle glasses, you can imagine it was quite a sight. After my time in college known as the “sweatpants era” and a start in finance I classify as the “how boring can this suit be” period, I began a return to my true innate spirit. Fashion and decor were the ways to express my creativity within the confines of my gray pinstripesuit world. Perhaps the white Phillip Lim dress with the 3D flowers, high-heel patent leather Mary Janes and black tights weren’t exactly office attire, but I didn’t let that stop me from strutting down the halls and turning a few heads.

My passion for the decorative arts and design shone through my home decor during that formative time. I had eight apartments in 15 years just to redecorate.

Crazy, but so much fun! I played—a Hershey’s chocolate dining room in my Midtown place, peacock blue-painted walls and ceiling in the Uptown bedroom, and even the perfect white in my highrise bachelorette pad. I spent years experimenting on myself—a big reason why I am unafraid to be bold in my work today.

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Billy Ceglia in the sitting room of his client’s home in Armonk, New York.

Billy Ceglia True inherent style is an unerring and unapologetic point of view that can be translated into every aspect of an individual’s life. It informs everything the possessor does and has—from the way they answer the phone, welcome you into their home, dress, and of course, decorate their living spaces. In my own homes, I try to create a sense of ease and comfort to welcome guests—adopting small details like leaving the door unlocked and arranging empty hangers in the coat closet for their garments. I have a “help yourself ” attitude when it comes to refreshments or anything in my home.

If you need it, it’s yours for the taking.

Since I adhere to such a tight design lexicon of simple materials and shapes, and a relatively limited color palette, it has jokingly been said that my favorite color is “plain”—and I happily own that. While I appreciate the ornate and complex, my personal preference always circles back to a level of simplicity with a touch of the unexpected or tongue-in-cheek. It could be a few books with funny titles, such as Avery Monsen’s All My Friends Are Dead (a particular favorite), or a subtly subversive piece of art in an otherwise sober room.

These same details are also a part of my wardrobe. What appears to be a classic menswear pattern could be made up of thousands of cartoon mice, or the lining of a jacket could be painted with illustrations from Albert Lamorisse’s The Red Balloon, with a secret message under the collar to “follow me.” Similar to my streamlined fashion choices, my interiors are filled with simple and practical fabrics, tailored furniture and timeless details that reflect an enduring point of view. This leaves room for my personality, which is neither “plain” nor uncomplicated!

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It never occurred to me that my box of a city condo would become a homey shrine to my collection of eccentric things.

A decade ago, I was in my early 20s, flailing in the aftermath of the recession and searching for a place to buy when my mom sold my childhood home. The panging feeling of my foundation being uprooted while simultaneously my family having no home of our own stuck with me. I think it’s why, despite my dreams of moving into an iconic San Francisco Victorian, I remain in my developer-built flat. As a result, a big part of how my style manifests is working within limitations.

I like testing and pushing boundaries to see how many colors and patterns a room can handle before it feels uncomfortable.

When I allowed myself to use my home as a canvas for experimentation, a new part of my creative brain unlocked. I found a 19th-century French sideboard to use as a bar and installed modern built-ins around it marrying my home’s modern lines with my love of antiquity. With decorative artist Caroline Lizarraga, I created a “conspicuous camouflage” mural on the walls with gilded brush lines. Then I had the idea for cartoonish tapestry-inspired blobby drapes and collaborated with artist Isa Beniston to bring funny dragons and lions to life in my windows.

A defining moment early in my career was when I read that one of the ottoman seats in a room designed by Ken Fulk on a magazine cover was sourced from Costco.

I thought, “His projects have budgets I can barely imagine, but he chose to leave that piece in!” It reaffirmed my principles: Keep what you love, work with things that don’t need replacement, put nothing on a pedestal and check your humility.

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I’ll never forget the excitement when a bag of hand-me-downs from Wendy, a family friend, would appear on our kitchen table. On one occasion, the bag contained a powder pink tracksuit, the kind popular in the ’80s, and a far departure from the smocked Laura Ashley or appliqued Florence Eiseman dresses I normally donned for a special event. Ready for my best friend’s birthday party, I descended our staircase channeling my inner Wendy in the ensemble—my mousy brown hair newly coiffed with bangs and big glasses.

Cloaked in the confidence of looking and feeling great, in my mind, I had arrived.

Growing up in Lake Forest, Illinois, where architect David Adler was the patron saint and understated elegance reigned supreme, I was raised to appreciate the relaxed formality of my parents, my grandmother and their friends. While their homes were beautifully decorated, if you looked hard enough you would find an element of humor and whimsy. From miniature model rooms tucked within a library bookshelf and ladybug wallpaper adorning a formal powder room to miles of chintz covering windows and chairs, these houses reflected the confident ease of lives well lived and taught me to appreciate patina over polish.

Real style does not seek the approval of others. It is the creative expression of those who possess it and have the confidence and joie de vivre to pull it off. Looking at photos from that birthday party where I’m wearing the powder pink tracksuit, I confess, I now prefer the pretty dresses my friends wore, though I am grateful for the encouragement from my parents to explore my own tastes. It is more than OK to stand out in a crowd.

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Dark & Stormy FOUR EXPRESSIVE WALLPAPER COLLABORATIONS SET THE MOOD. P R O D U C E D BY K AT H R Y N G I V E N W I T H S A R A H S H E LT O N | P H O T O G R A P H Y BY PAT R I C I A H E A L

BEN PENTREATH X MORRIS & CO. British designer Ben Pentreath teamed up with iconic wallpaper house Morris & Co. to add his masterful mix of colors and tones to several archival patterns. From left: Blackthorn in Autumn; Poppy in Cream/Chocolate; Bachelors Button in Olive/Turquoise; Sunflower in Chocolate/Red; Willow Bough in Bitter Chocolate. stylelibrary.com

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NICOLE FULLER X FROMENTAL Märchen, the dramatic first collection between New York designer Nicole Fuller and exquisite wallpaper maker Fromental, draws in part on Fuller’s childhood memories of fairy tales.

From left: Märchen in Buck Eye Bell, Henry Sass and Late Windflower hand-painted on silk. fromental.co.uk

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LES ENSEMBLIERS X BRUNSCHWIG & FILS Art Deco influences and grand travels were the inspiration behind Canadian designers Les Ensembliers’ first foray into wallpaper with Brunschwig & Fils.

Clockwise from top left: Les Plumes in Navy; Pivoines in Wine on cork; Les Plumes in Wine. brunschwig.com

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JILL LASERSOHN X SCHUMACHER The Lasersohn Toile collection by Schumacher explores textile expert Jill Lasersohn’s impressive personal archive while adding some modern details to this very traditional design.

From left: Les Scenes Contemporaines in Blue; Toile de la Prairie in Brown; Toile Tropique in Gold. fschumacher.com

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In honor of Black History Month, Luxe goes beyond the canvas with three contemporary artists.

ARTWORK: IN AN ALTERNATE REALITY, COURTESY CARMEN NEELY.

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Gestural Meaning Carmen Neely’s artwork is not just a purely aesthetic object. Personal experiences, including being female, Black and American, all inform her work. Behind every brushstroke and color choice is intention and intuition, which stem directly from those experiences. Emotions of heartbreak (the impetus for the work shown above), disappointment, optimism, anger and joy are all equally important tools she employs in her work, as are the oil paints and physical ephemera that adorn her canvases.

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Clockwise from top: In an Alternate Reality by Carmen Neely / carmeneliz.com. Axis Moda 3-Rod Linear Chandelier / $4,995 / studio.hammerton.com. Embrace Cuddle Chair / Price upon request / nafurniture.com. Trinity Console Table / $5,488 / southandenglish.com. Stroke Rug by Sabine Marcelis / Price upon request / cc-tapis.com. Fresco Wallpaper in Mist / Price upon request / hollyhunt.com. Boule Vase by Christiane Perrochon / From $350 / marchsf.com. Spinning Top Line Long Earrings in Amethyst / $4,900 / yaelsonia.com.

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ARTWORK: THE LONG ARC OF MEMORY, COURTESY BASIL KINCAID.

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Connective Threads By creating and exploring various artforms, Basil Kincaid is on a quest for selfunderstanding in a culture that has quelled the Black experience. Kincaid comes from generations of female quilt makers, and years ago, dreamt of his grandmother standing in front of a house that was wrapped in a quilt.

Shortly thereafter, he began sewing. These textural masterpieces honor a family tradition connecting him to his past and giving overdue recognition to those before him.

Clockwise from top: The Long Arc of Memory by Basil Kincaid / basilkincaid.com. Illinois and Kansas Dinner Plate / $68 for four / sirensongcuriosities.com. Fringes Bucket Bag / $2,100 / loewe.com. Italian Velvet Patchwork Ottoman by Marian Paquette / $745 / choixhome.com. Kepner Lounge Chair / $2,775 / stickley.com. Swedish Kilim / From $3,500 / mansour.com.

Edelweiss Tile / Price upon request / newravenna.com. Cecil Table Light / $689 / originalbtc.com.

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Portrait Mode The formation of bold, rich contrasts of color depict beautiful Black women in Grace Lynne Haynes’ paintings. While learned visual rhetoric often associates light and dark with good and evil, Haynes sees the disparity in the shades on the canvas as more harmonious than divisive. As for the subjects, the artist is determined to show her figures as graceful, demure and strong—the kind of complex attributes that Black women traditionally have not been afforded.

Clockwise from top: Untitled by Grace Lynne Haynes / bygracelynne.com. Desert Pass Necklace / $380 / lizziefortunato.com. Binga Serving Platter by Mutapo / $245 / 54kibo.com.

Naples Fabric in Blush / Price upon request / anniecoop.com. Theo Square Pillow / $210 / johannahoward.com. Color-blocked Lacquered Elio Table by Bannach / $8,462 / 1stdibs.com.

Chartreuse Twist Goblet and Latticino Tumbler by Tracy Glover / $98 each / housesandparties.com. Aurora Sconce / $1,810 / rclarkson.com.

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YORK WALLCOVERINGS Silence is golden in today’s design. Introducing QuietWall sound-absorbing wallcovering, created from 100-percent, post-consumer recycled plastic drinking bottles that deliver a beautiful visual and auditory experience. yorkwallcoverings.com

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Basic Instinct REFINED BLACK-AND-WHITE SEATING PROVES TO BE ANYTHING BUT BORING. P R O D U C E D BY K AT H R Y N G I V E N W I T H S A R A H S H E LT O N PHOTO G RA PHY BY A ND R EW I NGA L L S

SLIM DOWN Clean modernism prevails with the handwoven Steelheart Dining Chairs, made from cotton cord and powdercoated stainless steel in the Brooklyn studio of Peg Woodworking. Unique patterns decorate each piece, which can be customized for a mix and match effect. pegwoodworking.com

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ROUND ABOUT A sculptural, arc-shaped back is the focal point of Dmitriy & Co’s substantial Arp Chair shown upholstered in Pierre Frey’s Bridget fabric. The pursuit of form, silhouette and comfort drives the exquisite design. dmitriyco.com

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LINEAR EFFECT The Newson Aluminum Chair by Marc Newson for Knoll is defined by a single uninterrupted line and pays homage to the designs of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This chic, contemporary interpretation features a mesh seat and back for added ergonomic support. knoll.com

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BLACK OUT A true object of art, the Ala Chair by Alexander Diaz Andersson for Atra is crafted from mahogany wood that is dyed a rich, black charcoal hue. Angular, aerodynamic lines create a sinuous shape that hints to the name Ala—or wing in Spanish. atraform.com

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BETTER TOGETHER French furniture company Liaigre is known for its masterful use of black and white in creating furnishings that are both functional and beautiful. The Robinson Dining Chair and Armchair, originally made for yachts, as well as the wood back Toiras Armchair are all done in oak with a wire-brushed finish. liaigre.com

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DOUBLE TROUBLE Jazz up your space with these playful metal Twiggy Chairs from Noir. The continuous cantilever creations seem to defy gravity while also adding a touch of whimsy to a room as side or accent seating. noirfurniturela.com

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Verdant Variety WITH GROWTH AND HARMONY TOP OF MIND, RICH MOSSY HUES BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO KITCHEN AND BATH SPACES. W R I T T E N A N D P R O D U C E D BY K AT H R Y N G I V E N

Color packs a punch—especially in kitchens and baths, where a little fresh thinking goes a long way. Today’s au courant designs lean toward one lush hue: green. While associated with nature, the tone also evokes feelings of abundance, serenity, peace and security—all elements we could use right now (and always) in our homes. For designer Raili Clasen, a saturated forest-like shade served as a reference to the past when updating this kitchen in a historic California residence. “It’s an old-world color that seemed right at home in a new build,” says Clasen.

Raili Clasen chose Benjamin Moore’s Hunter Green for the cabinetry in this Coronado, California, kitchen she designed with architect Eric Olsen. Buster + Punch hardware and a Regulator faucet by Waterworks provide pretty brass accents while Community Manufacturing stools offer plush and stylish seating.

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PAST & PRESENT RAILI CLASEN

Coronado, the beautiful stretch of land off San Diego, has a storied history as both a resort town to the stars as well as an aviation and naval hub since the early 20 th century.

So, when Raili Clasen’s clients asked her to renovate a dilapidated 1927 Dutch Farmhouse on the island that had once belonged to a Navy sea captain, she knew she wanted the design to nod to the home’s traditional roots. railicadesign.com How did you decide on that shade of green for the kitchen cabinetry? As with any vintage home renovation, I feel I have a responsibility to not turn the house into something it isn’t. For me, that means updating the space without it being modern.

In terms of paint, I also wanted something somewhat unexpected and this green looked as though it could have been original to the residence—an ‘old’ color that worked wonderfully in the kitchen.

Talk to us about the other materials you incorporated. We brought in reclaimed wood for the ceiling, which added a richness to the room while the waterfall marble island provided a light and bright element. Brass accents including the hardware, faucet and backsplash are really a reference to nautical tools and instruments, but they look so lovely with the green cabinetry.

In the dining area, Oscar pendants by Roman and Williams suspend above a Nickey Kehoe table surrounded by both Sawkille Co. and Nickey Kehoe seating.

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Where is this dining space located? The kitchen, dining room and living room are actually part of one large area. I still love the open floor plan! Whenever I can, I try to bring nature inside, and the large planters under the windows have brass details that tie everything together. Things need friends, so the greenery here also references the paint used in the kitchen.

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Mick De Giulio worked with Michael Abraham Architecture and designer Michael del Piero to create this sleek kitchen in Roselle, Illinois. The Juxtapose Semi-Professional Faucet in Matte Black by Mick De Giulio for Kallista features a pull-down spray head and Boost technology that increases water flow (shown here with Soap Dispenser).

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For an elegant yet hardworking kitchen, look no further than Mick De Giulio, who has crafted award-winning spaces for more than 45 years and can teach us a thing or two about form and function. For his latest collaboration with Kallista, the designer kept technology and aesthetics top of mind when creating the Juxtapose collection, which includes a professional kitchen faucet with advanced cleaning features like Sweep spray and Boost. De Giulio focused on streamlined proportions and elegant aesthetics that fold a faucet into a room rather than make it a focal point. Take this Roselle, Illinois, project—a master class in mixed materials and refined touches. Various applications of stainless steel on the hood, countertops and hardware add a richness and reflection, while the iceberg quartzite backsplash keeps the mood light and airy. degiuliodesign.com; kallista.com

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“The most important principle in design for me is creating a space that you feel good living in every day,” says Caitlin Murray of Black Lacquer Design. But sometimes that idea can be interpreted in very different ways. Take, for example, this Redondo Beach, California, home, where Murray’s husband-and-wife clients had varying desires: One favored Hollywood Regency style and pattern while the other preferred a clean, tonal aesthetic. Eventually they landed on a fun, playful vibe in the powder room space, which Murray transformed into a jewel box of color and charm. No doubt, a win-win! blacklacquerdesign.com Where did you start? Everything was designed around the wallpaper. The clients travel to China and have a business there, so it was important to include something that referenced this connection. The Timorous Beasties wallcovering has such pretty patterning and motifs, which felt like the right fit to the homeowners. I’m always pushing for color, so I was thrilled it worked out!

The blue-and-green palette with pops of red works so well here. I think of greens and blues as reading neutral, so I’m usually able to convince clients to go for these colors.

Besides, who doesn’t want to be surrounded by tones found in nature?

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Speaking of color, how do approach it within your designs? I like to mentally establish a palette in my head, because I think that if you don’t stay within certain constraints, the scheme can feel all over the place and disconnected. Here, I used the wallpaper as a road map for the other elements in the bathroom, including the Vola red faucet.

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“We wanted to create something that would differentiate itself from the sea of gray vanities out there,” explains head designer Mario Muto of his company, Bemma, which he cofounded with Wetstyle owner Mark Wolinsky. Bemma offers an assortment of bathroom vanities and accessories in several colors and styles that goes beyond the expected, such as the handsome Terra collection (shown). It features a fluted walnut façade, marble or granite countertop, and satin brass base (also available in brushed nickel or matte black). Distinct, indeed. bemmadesign.com

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It’s all in the details, and hardware is no exception! Enter Sun Valley Bronze and its eclectic new Assemblage Collection that exemplifies the brand’s impressive casting work. While each piece is asymmetrical in design, a sense of uniformity is achieved through scale and proportion across the collection, which includes cabinet knobs, pulls, grips and door hardware. Shown is the Assemblage Lever in Burnished Silicon Bronze. sunvalleybronze.com

Liebherr’s Monolith Collection, a high-tech line of cooling products for wine enthusiasts, now includes a Wine Column to round out its impressive offerings. The 24-inch appliance, shown at left, can hold up to 100 bottles and features adjustable wood slats and three temperature zones allowing users to optimally preserve their collections. The Monolith Wine Column is customizable to any kitchen and is also available in an 18-inch version. liebherr.com

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Boutique property development firm Banda offers search, development and interior design under one roof. At Leinster Square, a newly renovated London townhouse, the firm’s elegantly laid-back ethos is on proud display in the dining and reception rooms, where matte-finish paneled walls set the stage for abstract artworks, sensuous sculptures and marble statement pieces.

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There’s something universally captivating about a derelict building with a story to tell.

Such was the line of thought that sparked a then-23-year-old Edo Mapelli Mozzi to found Banda, his boutique, London development firm specializing in converting unconventional character properties into bespoke residences.

Fifteen years later, with projects sprinkled across the globe and a growing interior design wing (not to mention, a recent marriage to England’s Princess Beatrice of York), Mapelli Mozzi expounds on his distinct vision of residential luxury. bandaproperty.co.uk

In a name: Banda translates to “house” in Swahili. I’ve spent a lot of time in Lamu, Kenya, and source huge amounts of inspiration from the people and way of life there. I wrote my business plan from a “banda” in my early 20s. For me, the word conjures a feeling of simplicity. Design doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does have to stir emotions and promote well-being.

Holistic approach: When I launched Banda, there was a gap in the market for a high-quality search, development and design business.

Many developers take a cookie-cutter approach that isn’t true to life. Our aim was to offer something out of the ordinary with quality and experience at the core.

Buyers want: There is a definite shift away from prime postcodes and pure new-build schemes.

Our clients want personality through design, community and security. These elements work together to form a unique feeling of luxury.

Market update: Buyers are extremely serious right now; there’s no window shopping.

Likewise, sellers are motivated. Covid has put a lot into perspective and encouraged many to make lifestyle changes. One thing for certain is that properties with open outdoor spaces will be the ones that shine as we navigate this unprecedented time.

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Formative influence: My mother worked in commercial real estate and used to drive me around to her job sites. I understood from an early age that how we live and work are intertwined, and how spaces can make us feel.

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With lifestyle flexibility top of mind, many are seeing the appeal of the pied-à-terre anew. Take the owners of this Manhattan apartment: a Connecticut couple with a passion for the arts. After finding the perfect part-time roost in a historic West Village carriage house studio, they tasked Brooklyn architect Sarah Jacoby with infusing function and romance. An immersive coat of Farrow & Ball’s Off-Black and a wall of custom built-ins (including a sleek compact kitchen) make the space “a fun and special retreat, not just a crash pad,” says Jacoby. “They met in and love New York. This is their ‘reverse country home.’ ” sarahjacobyarchitect.com

TURNING A PAGE DESIGNERS DIVULGE THEIR RECENT HOME-BUYING ADVENTURES.

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Old digs: NYC apartment. New digs: Colonial in the burbs. In her own words: We always knew we’d end up leaving the city, and when we stayed with my husband’s parents during the pandemic, we realized we genuinely liked the suburbs! When our lease came up, we pulled the trigger. Besides many coats of fresh paint, so far we’ve wallpapered and updated the kitchen. Eventually, we’d love to gut the bathrooms, but…one day at a time.

Old digs: 1930s bungalow. New digs: Larger 1930s bungalow. In his own words: I recently got married, and my home was a bit small for two. L.A.’s market, amazingly, was thriving during Covid, so we struck while the iron was hot. I love a California Spanish Revival and our new home has it all: a curved staircase, grand rooms and great natural light. It’s so different (and exciting!) to design with a partner. It will be custom, curated and fabulous.

Old digs: Downtown apartment. New digs: 700-square-foot cottage. In her own words: We always wanted to explore small-footprint living. Plus, we were tired of renting!

Renovating during a pandemic (we’ve redone the layout and landscaping) has been interesting, but given our desire for a simpler life, it only strengthened our confidence in creating intimate moments and outdoor living spaces that allow us to thrive as a family.

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Quarantined in their home last spring, Chad Dorsey’s clients had a revelation. The crafts room of their Dallas home was languishing unused: Could Dorsey turn it into a getaway for the grown-ups? “The entire space was inspired by the idea of cocktails and wine,” the designer explains. Envisioning a bar with all the glamour of a swank night out on the town, he devised a moody, burgundy scheme, selecting Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal to lacquer the millwork.

Adding further sparkle, Dorsey designed a hammered brass and Calacatta viola marble bar illuminated by a crystal chandelier from a Parisian hotel. The result? An invigorating idyll when cabin fever sets in—one bound to delight guests when safe, as well as future buyers seeking the ultimate at-home escape. chaddorseydesign.com

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CREATE WORLD REAL ESTATE / SEATTLE Next wave: A surprising number of suburbanites are moving into the city, reversing the exodus narrative.

With work from home, less traffic and many buying opportunities, those who’ve wanted an urban lifestyle are finding it’s a great time. Amenity dujour: Outdoor spaces. All our current condo projects have outdoor rooftops.

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THE HUDSON COMPANIES / NEW YORK In the works: A development in Pelham offering maisonettes with private entrances. Must-haves: Great Wi-Fi, dedicated offices and outdoor gathering spaces.

Urban appeal: Restaurants are taking over parking with plants, lighting and live music, fostering a new way of enjoying our cities.

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SOCIETY REAL ESTATE + DEVELOPMENT / LOS ANGELES Hot now: Walkable neighborhoods, like Playa Vista and Silver Lake.

Bet on: Wellness amenities.

Think—circadian lighting, air and water filtration systems, even mirrors that give off energy through the light they produce.

New tool: The live and recorded property touring app REveo has been a game changer.

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SOUTH STREET PARTNERS / CHARLESTON, SC Mass influx: The migration to the southeast has outpaced every U.S. region since the 2010 Census, which we see accelerating due to lower cost of living and temperate climates. Top of mind: Private elevators, open-air staircases and indoor/outdoor fitness amenities that allow for social distancing.

Architect Max Strang amongst the citrus trees on his family property (left). A circa 1930s aerial photo of Gapway Grove with Lake Medora in the foreground (below). Adams Estate, Strang’s grandparents’ 1942 Georgian Revival home turned events venue (bottom).

ORIGIN STORY

In 1935, Charles and Emmie Adams left Detroit for the sleepy railroad town of Lake Alfred, Florida. There, they began building the largest citrus packing house of the time. Fast forward three generations and their grandson—Miami architect Max Strang—saw a unique opportunity for the family property: a wellness community.

“It’s definitely a reaction to nearby development,” says Strang, who alongside his siblings, intends to transform the 500 plus-acre parcel into a high-design agrihood. “Groves were dying to citrus blight and being sold off to lackluster sprawl. We felt like we had a critical mass to do something special with, otherwise grandma would come back to haunt us.”

Starting with converting their grandparents’ house into an events venue, plans were drawn for five distinct districts arranged around organic citrus groves and freshwater lakes. Units will range from apartments to estates, with styles from “modern agricultural” to “southern farmhouse.” There will be shopping, fine dining, a boutique inn and spa, a museum devoted to Florida citrus, a school, lakefront parks and community farms. Consistent with Strang’s portfolio, sustainability is paramount: Homes will offer solar-paneled roofs and geothermal heating, and rainwater will be harvested.

The underlying mission? Build community around a back-to-the-land mindset—something Strang sees a growing market for. “Nowadays we’re divorced from our food and for many, it’s work to physically reach nature. This idea of walking out the door and onto a nature path is creating a new kind of suburbia.” strang.design

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AVID MICHAEL MILLER D ASSOCIATES Scottsdale, AZ davidmichaelmiller.com

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L ISSA LEE HICKMAN INC Scottsdale, AZ lissaleehickman.com

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F IORELLA DESIGN, LLC Castro Valley, CA fiorelladesign.com

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S TEVE WISENBAKER ARCHITECTS Corte Madera, CA stevewisenbakerarchitects.com

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LATINUM COMPANIES, INC. P Scottsdale, AZ platinumcompanies.com

OVIE INTERIORS H Costa Mesa, CA 949.300.3271

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ATT WHITE CUSTOM HOMES M Costa Mesa, CA mwcustom.com

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SALCITO CUSTOM HOMES, LTD. Scottsdale, AZ salcito.com

S ANDCASTLE DESIGNS Costa Mesa, CA sandcastle-designs.com

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S CHULTZ DEVELOPMENT Scottsdale, AZ schultzdevelopment.org

SKOUT Costa Mesa, CA shopskout.com

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T HE GREEN ROOM LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Scottsdale, AZ grla.design

S TODDER CONSTRUCTION INC Dana Point, CA 949.294.2538

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UBBINS BUILDING G COMPANY, INC. Fairfax, CA 415.606.1576

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ITCHELL DEAN COLLINS M CONSTRUCTION Garden Grove, CA mitchelldeancollins.com

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SHAIN DEVELOPMENT INC. Los Angeles, CA shaindevelopment.com

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BABINEAU CONSTRUCTION Malibu, CA babineauconstruction.com

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HUMBLE HOME & DECOR Manhattan Beach, CA humblehd.com

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BENCHMARK BUILDERS, INC. Menlo Park, CA benchmark-builders.com

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SULLIVAN DESIGN STUDIO Menlo Park, CA sullivandesignstudio.com

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EJ INTERIOR DESIGN Mill Valley, CA ejinteriordesign.com

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ERICA BRYEN DESIGN Newport Beach, CA ericabryendesign.com

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ISHANI PERERA INC K Los Angeles, CA kishaniperera.com

ENINSULA CUSTOM HOMES P San Carlos, CA pchi.com

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T HE TOBONI GROUP San Francisco, CA thetobonigroup.com

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I RENE KIM COPPEDGE INTERIORS San Diego, CA irenekimcoppedge.com

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RAHAM ARCHITECTS G San Francisco, CA graham-arch.com

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J ONATHAN RACHMAN DESIGN San Francisco, CA jonathanrachman.com

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AY AREA DESIGNS B Palo Alto, CA jenniferleedesigns.com

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EN FULK INC K San Francisco, CA kenfulk.com

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G DESIGN STUDIO A Piedmont, CA agdesignstudio.com

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ARCELLO VILLANO M GARDEN DESIGN Rancho Mirage, CA 760.401.0452

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ARBARA GLASS, INC. B Aspen, CO barbaraglassinc.com

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EOFF SUMICH DESIGN G San Juan Capistrano, CA geoffsumichdesign.com

IM RAYMOND ARCHITECTURE K + INTERIORS Aspen, CO kimraymondarchitects.com

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L AND DESIGN 39 Aspen, CO landdesign39.com

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T RIPLE BK LANDSCAPE GARDENING San Francisco, CA triplebk.com ALKER WARNER W ARCHITECTS San Francisco, CA walker-warner.com

ICHAEL CALLAN LANDSCAPE M ARCHITECT San Mateo, CA michaelcallan.com

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LARK AND WHITE LANDSCAPE C Santa Monica, CA clarkandwhitelandscape.com

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K INTERIOR DESIGN B Sausalito, CA bkinteriordesign.com

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ACKEN & GILLAM B ARCHITECTS St. Helena, CA bgarch.com

ATAROZZI PELSINGER M BUILDERS San Francisco, CA matpelbuilders.com

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ALMER WEISS INTERIOR DESIGN P San Francisco, CA palmerweiss.com

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ENLER HOBART GARDENS, LLC D Ross, CA denlerhobartgardens.com

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S FG CONSTRUCTION San Francisco, CA 415.559.6025

AST THE GATE P Walnut Creek, CA pastthegate.com

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J&O STUDIO Avon, CO jandostudio.com

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CATHERS HOME FURNITURE + INTERIOR DESIGN Basalt, CO cathershome.com

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ALEY BUILDING CORPORATION M Basalt, CO maleybuilding.com

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L ANNETTE MARTIN, ARCHITECT Boulder, CO annettemartin.com

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AEGEBEIN FINE HOMEBUILDING K Carbondale, CO kfhomebuilding.com

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ONTARE BUILDERS LLC M Denver, CO montarebuilders.com OBBINS WEINER DESIGN R Denver, CO robbinsweinerdesign.com

ROWNE & ASSOCIATES B CUSTOM LANDSCAPES Castle Rock, CO browne-associates.com NDREA SCHUMACHER A INTERIORS Denver, CO andreaschumacherinteriors.com

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CANADY CONSTRUCTION, INC. Denver, CO 303.771.3837

RIFFIN DESIGN G SOURCE, INC. Denver, CO griffindesignsource.com

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KY DESIGN, INC. C Denver, CO ckydesigns.com

RIFFITH INTERIOR DESIGN LLC G Denver, CO griffithid.com

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DENEMEDE Rowayton, CT denemede.com

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ILLY CEGLIA DESIGNS B Sandy Hook, CT billyceglia.com

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ENDRICKS CHURCHILL H Sharon, CT hendrickschurchill.com

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J OHN DESMOND BUILDERS Southport, CT johndesmondbuilders.com

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MARYBETH WOODS ARCHITECT Westport, CT marybethwoodsarchitect.com

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LBANESE & SONS BUILDERS A Boca Raton, FL albanesebuilders.com

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ARC-MICHAELS INTERIOR M DESIGN Boca Raton, FL marc-michaels.com

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SODA MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN Steamboat Springs, CO sodamountaincarpentry.com

F REESTYLE INTERIORS Bonita Springs, FL freestyleinteriors.com

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T IRONE BROTHERS LLC Steamboat Springs, CO 970.879.0555

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F ITZ LANDSCAPING Vail, CO fitzlandscapingvail.com

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RONSON ESTATES A DEVELOPMENT CORP. Davie, FL aarchitect.com

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J ENNIFER RIBEK INTERIOR DESIGN Jupiter, FL jenniferribek.com

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J OMED CONSTRUCTION Miami, FL jomedconstruction.com

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AKAR HOUSE OF DESIGN K Miami, FL kakarhouseofdesign.com

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OBERT RIONDA INTERIORS R Miami, FL robertrionda.com TAYLOR & TAYLOR INC. Miami, FL taylorntaylor.com

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AZELTINE NURSERIES H Venice, FL hazeltinenurseries.com

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BARTH CONSTRUCTION OF VB, LLC Vero Beach, FL barthconstruction.com

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BRENNER & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTURE, INC. Vero Beach, FL brennerarchitect.com

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GSIA DESIGN GROUP A North Miami Beach, FL agsia.com

ROOM CONSTRUCTION C COMPANY Vero Beach, FL croomconstruction.com

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KOR INTERIORS D North Miami Beach, FL dkorinteriors.com

OOS ARCHITECTURE H Vero Beach, FL hoosarch.com

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LEAH MULLER INTERIORS Vero Beach, FL leahmullerinteriors.com

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MOOR, BAKER & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, P.A. Vero Beach, FL moorarch.com

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J ROMANO GROUP INC. North Miami Beach, FL jromanogroup.net

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LIVIA O’BRYAN O Vero Beach, FL oliviaobryan.com

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T REO CONSTRUCTION North Miami Beach, FL treoconstruction.com

SMYTHE & CORTLANDT Vero Beach, FL 772.567.8677

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E LLEN KAVANAUGH INTERIORS Palm Beach, FL ellenkavanaugh.com

THE HILL GROUP Vero Beach, FL thehillgroup.biz

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DAVIS GENERAL CONTRACTING CORPORATION West Palm Beach, FL davisgeneralcontracting.com

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TIM GIVENS BUILDING & REMODELING West Palm Beach, FL 561.533.5828

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L ANDSCAPE VISION LLC Key Biscayne, FL 305.942.0661

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IEVERA WILLIAMS DESIGN N Palm Beach, FL nieverawilliams.com

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T ITAN CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT INC. Key Largo, FL titancdi.com

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F ICARRA DESIGN ASSOCIATES Naples, FL ficarradesignassociates.com

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F RONTIER CUSTOM HOMES, INC. Naples, FL 239.403.7070

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Perfect Harmony A husband-and-wife design duo refreshes a Charlotte abode with traditional touches, plentiful light and lots of color.

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Architecture: Matt Benson and Julius Richardson, Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson Interior Design: Barrie Benson, Barrie Benson Interior Design

Modeled after the work of 1960s Venetian designer Alessandro Albrizzi, a clean-lined console tempers the opulence of a Carvers’ Guild reproduction Chippendale mirror in the entryway of this Charlotte residence. Designer Barrie Benson topped a gilt-wood urn lamp with a shade of Fortuny silk, visually connecting to the vignette on the opposing side of the stair hall.

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In their former home, the family of four had frequently found themselves contained to only a couple rooms, so they knew tailoring this one to their unique needs would be necessary.

Having befriended designer Barrie Benson (and, by extension, her architect husband, Matt Benson) 25 years before, the wife knew just who to tap for the home’s transformation. Thanks to their close familiarity, the designer innately understood her client’s traditional taste—right down to a noticeable affection for her formal dining room. Evident above all was her abiding love for Imari, the Japanese export porcelain that would come to inspire the home’s entire color palette. But first, the couple looked to Benson’s husband to improve the layout.

“The clients appreciated the formality of the house, but the spaces were disjointed and separate,” says the architect, who worked with project architect Julius Richardson to revise the floor plan and widen doorways, ensuring every inch of the home would be livable, purposeful and inviting. “Matt also knew we should be able to see straight through the house to the patio and our backyard with its 300-year-old oak trees,” says the wife, referencing a point of pride in a city famed for its tree canopy. “By removing a wall, he opened up the space, filling it with light and beauty.”

The Bensons worked hand-in-hand as they retrofitted rooms, tweaking interior architecture to accommodate special artworks and fourthgeneration heirlooms. “It’s so much fun to watch Matt and Barrie work, because they feed off each other creatively,” says the wife. “Matt is the methodical one; he asks first, acts later.

Barrie is all instinct.”

Recasting the formal living room as a library created a cozy spot for the adults to enjoy cocktails in the evening, so the Bensons dialed up the detailing, tucking an oxblood red bar behind wood paneling reminiscent of that in the wife’s parents’

home. “The room’s recessed bookcases create a sense of rhythm and depth,” says the architect, to which his wife adds: “We backed the shelves and inset the panels with hand-blocked wallpaper made in small batches with foil accents.”

The designer’s scheme—achieved alongside designer and project manager Elizabeth Dooley— benefited from an armload of objets d’art gathered on her clients’ travels to India, Italy, Australia and beyond as she refreshed old treasures such as an inherited lamp updated with a colorful shade and Lucite base. Given their close connection, the designer understood antiques would become the cornerstones of the new design. “My goal was to mix all these family pieces together with little punches of modern that feel youthful,” she says. But it wasn’t the wife’s heirloom secretary or childhood dressing table that garnered the highest rankings. It was the Imari. “I inherited my most cherished pieces from my mother and grandmother, but also have several flea-market finds and one-offs that I hold dear,” the wife expresses. “I’ve picked them up along the way and can name where each came from.”

Unearthing them from drawers and exhuming them from boxes, Barrie Benson cleverly arranged the collections in high-contrast groupings throughout the house. “She loves jewel tones,” notes the designer, who pulled the dining room’s saturated sapphire and a bedroom’s bold chartreuse directly from the plates. Since neither woman shied from pattern (“You can keep going and going with it if you know how to play with scale,” Barrie Benson reveals), the designer was quick to combine overscale florals with plaids that speak to the couple’s sportive passions, plus a classic houndstooth to nod to the husband’s tastes.

Still, nowhere are graphic motifs bolder than in the entry. “Georgian homes are known for their black-and-white checkerboard floors, but marble seemed too formal and predictable,” says the designer, who went with a painted approach.

“I found a historic pattern in an old Colefax and Fowler book and tinkered with it until it felt fresh, but familiar.” The daring move represents just another way the designer made old things feel new again—much in the same way an improved environment allows the homeowners to appreciate their most cherished items. Says the wife: “Though we once used only one or two rooms, now, we use them all.”

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Above: Built by Bill Truitt WoodWorks, the library’s honey-colored paneling reinterprets that of the wife’s 1920s childhood home. Insets of hand-blocked and foiled Flat Vernacular wallpaper give architect Matt Benson’s concept contemporary verve. Benjamin Moore’s Classic Burgundy graces the hideaway bar, which was inspired by a feature at Houston’s historic de Menil house.

Right: The library “is perfect for sipping cocktails or lounging with a book,” says Barrie Benson, who paired Thom Filicia’s Nottingham sofa for Vanguard with a Hollywood Regency bench updated in the same Osborne & Little wool tartan used for the Roman shades. Swivel chairs from the designer’s collection for Highland House don Lee Jofa’s Flying Ducks linen, cueing to the owners’ outdoorsy interests.

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Right: In the dining room, Franco Luce’s iconic 1970s Murano-glass Lotus Leaf chandelier offers a flowery counterpoint to inherited Chinese Chippendale chairs and Suzanne Kasler’s Choate dining table for Hickory Chair. A Selena Beaudry abstract from Hidell Brooks Gallery and draperies of Jim Thompson’s Leo de Janeiro linen underscore the wife’s penchant for jewel tones.

Opposite: Pieces of the wife’s cherished Imari ware are displayed prominently in the dining room, as well as throughout the home. Walls saturated with Benjamin Moore’s Evening Dove create a dramatic backdrop for the collection as they add gravitas to an ebonized Louis XVI-style Maison Jansen sideboard from 1stdibs.

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Right: The family room’s coral color scheme starts with a Sherwin-Williams grass-cloth wallcovering, punctuated by floating book boxes as alternatives to built-ins. The Thomas O’Briendesigned swivel chair wears Lelièvre’s Alchimie textile in Feu from Karen Saks and is paired with a pillow of Schumacher’s Gainsborough velvet in Petal.

Opposite: In a sunny corner of the kitchen, Kravet’s Samarkand cotton-linen creates a statement on Chinese Chippendale dining chairs and a Hickory Chair banquette.

Oomph’s Hobe Sound lantern, finished in Sherwin-Williams’ Gambol Gold, boosts the vignette’s chinoiserie appeal above a Cloister Pedestal table by Holland MacRae.

Left: “The client was willing to push the envelope with pattern,” says Barrie Benson, who mixed motifs in the main bedroom using shams of Donghia’s Spice Market silk, Manuel Canovas’ Parfum d’Ete chintz and Romo’s Itsuki Citrine ikat linen. A custom Holland & Sherry wool-tartan throw and Stark houndstooth rug add hints of masculinity.

Opposite: Accenting Room & Board’s bold Architecture bed in green, a headboard pillow of Manuel Canovas’ Boheme linen corrals the colors of a daughter’s bedroom—including Kelly green on the Robert Allen Helios Plaid throw and mulberry on the Matouk linens. Dedar’s Wild Party textile in Acqua, sourced through Jerry Pair in Atlanta, adds flair to a wing chair.

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PALETTE CLEANSER When a pattern savant takes on a downtown condo, the result is all elegance—and restraint.

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Interior Design: Mark D. Sikes, Mark D. Sikes Interior Design Home Builder: Giancarlo De Lellis, Innovate New York

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Designer Mark D. Sikes used Farrow & Ball’s White Tie paint and custom runners from Stark to strike an understated tone in the entry of this New York City pied-à-terre. A Louise Nevelson wall sculpture hangs above a bench sporting Guy Goodfellow Collection fabric. The console is the clients’ own and the lamp is from Circa Lighting.

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ust as a virtuoso violinist can play a pop ballad as well as a concerto without missing a note, so too can a designer stray from his signature style. For this Manhattan pied-à-terre, designer Mark D. Sikes scaled back his exuberant take on traditional interiors in favor of a modern aesthetic. “Admittedly, it’s not what I’m known for, but I’m always led by the architecture and this space called for something more minimal,” he says.

“In this case, it would not have been appropriate to bring in lots of patterns and trims.”

Located in a historic 1906 building where Chelsea meets Greenwich Village, the condo had noteworthy features—namely, wood floors, soaring ceilings and a large arched window framing cityscape views. Less fortunately, a 1980s renovation had stripped away much of its original character. The clients, a pair of San Francisco Bay Area empty nesters, wished to update the space in a way that honored the integrity of the building. At the same time, they knew it needed to work as a comfortable spot for family members to stay when in town. “We wanted to give it a cohesive story as a space and make it really inviting,” notes the wife.

While the overall layout remained untouched, one bedroom was reconfigured to serve as a library and two bathrooms were completely gutted and renovated. The team also overhauled the galley kitchen, refacing kitchen cabinets and installing crisp white marble countertops and new appliances.

“The clients wanted to bring things up to speed, but didn’t want the shock of something totally new, which we were able to accomplish from both a construction standpoint and from Mark’s vision,” says general contractor Giancarlo De Lellis, who Sikes handpicked for the job after collaborating on a Kips Bay Show House. “Giancarlo was on the ground handling the renovation, which enabled me to be creative,” says Sikes. “He really made the project easy for our team and the client.”

Particular attention was paid to creating continuity from room to room, which Sikes achieved

by carrying cerused oak finishes throughout and opting for a mix of metals across lighting and hardware. “Because so much of the apartment is open, we wanted to make selections that were more minimal in appearance, so it looks great from various vantage points,” he explains.

Functionality was also key for the clients, who would be using the apartment for both business and pleasure. For instance, the dining area features a space-saving tufted leather banquette and two expandable smaller tables, giving them more flexible space for working, eating or entertaining. To ensure the dining alcove is as pretty as it is practical, Sikes lined the back wall with shimmery textured paper as a nod to the glittery skyline outside. “A metallic surface adds a bit of reflection; it mirrors the shine of the skyscrapers,” he says. “We added these subtly glamorous elements because it’s New York and you want to feel chic and a little moody.”

But while Sikes used such design touches to pay homage to the cosmopolitan environs, he also wanted to create a calming refuge from it.

To convey a palliative aura, the designer relied on soothing colors and subtle patterns, such as the main bedroom’s comforting medley of watery textiles. “The bedrooms especially feel ethereal while continuing the palette of the rest of the apartment,” he says, adding, “I think everyone should feel serene in their home.”

Because the clients wanted the interiors to reflect their California coastal roots too, Sikes made sure to blend warm shades of cream and chestnut with pops of his favorite hue: blue.

And while there may not be a hint of chintz or chinoiserie in sight, there are plenty of Sikes trademarks. “Our design signatures are still there, but they’re more subtle. There are skirted chairs, natural fiber rugs and beautiful layers, just more restraint,” he says.

Sikes is quick to note that the pared down look isn’t a complete departure. “When a home speaks to you, no matter what style, you want to respond accordingly,” he says.

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Above: The kitchen cabinets, featuring satin brass hardware by Schoolhouse and painted in Farrow & Ball’s White Tie, are topped with honed Calacatta Vagli marble countertops and a continuous backsplash. Flush-mount fixtures from The Urban Electric Co. punctuate sight lines to the living room.

Opposite: In the dining area, twin pendants from The Urban Electric Co. play to the golden glow of Phillip Jeffries’ Grecian Squares wallpaper. A custom banquette upholstered in a caramel-hued Jerry Pair leather joins dual oak tables from Jasper and Gregorius Pineo side chairs wearing Larsen fabric. The rug is from Beauvais Carpets.

Custom shades of Schumacher’s Lotus Garden and a striped rug from Stark inject a dash of verve into the library. The cerused oak desk from Jasper paired with a McGuire chair provides a dedicated work perch, while the Rose Tarlow sleeper sofa makes for flexible additional guest quarters.

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Above: Sikes turned up the drama in the powder room with a metallic platinum wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries. Ralph Lauren’s Barton sconce from Visual Comfort & Co. sheds light on the RH mirror and custom slab console sink with Ferguson hardware.

Left: Whisper-soft blues reign in the main bedroom, where a walnut-and-brass bed by Quintus decked out in Matouk bedding cuts graceful lines. The custom loveseat, Rose Tarlow accent chairs and Roman shades of a Kerry Joyce fabric, all featuring subtle patterns, set a soothing tone.

Coming Up Roses In Brooklyn, a florist’s dreams blossom with whimsical designs.

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lush with scent and color, flowers feel extra precious amidst New York City’s concrete landscape. Florist LaParis Phillips knows this all too well, infusing their joy throughout Brooklyn Blooms, her beloved Bed-Stuy floral design studio.

Walking into Phillips’ boutique is like stumbling upon a secret garden of palm fronds, fluffy cockscombs and fat chocolate sunflowers—a personal favorite. These are the building blocks behind her signature style, “which is funky, textural and carefree,” she says.

A life in flowers was a surprise twist for the St. Louis, Missouri, native, who first cultivated her ethos while studying fashion. Back then, working in flower shops was only an engaging part-time job. After moving to New York, however, when doors felt frustratingly closed to career pursuits, florals became a way to carve out a space for herself. So Phillips forged a new path, honing her skills at shops throughout the city before launching her own. Yet her fashion background still feeds her imaginative approach to color and texture. “I’m a person who never matches; my flowers are the same way,” she explains.

There is careful craftsmanship within these seemingly effortless, naturalistic arrangements, beginning with a generous foundation of foliage, since “greenery is what creates a garden experience,” she says. Her bases tend to include dried plantings as well, which she admires for their sculptural quality. “I always say there is beauty after death when it comes to flowers.”

Broad leaves often become canvases, where she paints vibrant patterns inspired by traditional African mud cloth. Big, bold blooms like dahlias and peonies then take center stage, framed by smaller, free-flowing florets “that I like to call the dancers. The ones that float and bounce.”

Behind these bouquets, sustainability is paramount. “Nature gives me my livelihood, so it’s my duty to honor that,” she explains.

When packaging, she avoids plastics, including industry-standard foam bricks, favoring repurposed brown paper instead. She also employs thrifted vessels, using their shape and texture as inspiration for arrangements.

Phillips lives for composing these everyday moments of beauty for clients, particularly in a roller coaster of a city where dreams get deferred only for new ones to blossom. “I want to show people you can do creative things and be successful,” she says. “I get to do this on my own terms, which is the best way to have it.”

Brooklyn floral designer LaParis Phillips (left) flaunts her vibrant sartorial style and favorite bloom— chocolate sunflowers—on the streets of Bed-Stuy. Ample greenery (bottom, left), dried botanicals (bottom, right) and vintage vases (below) distinguish her bespoke arrangements.

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In Beverly Hills, a 1930 home is imbued with European touches, reinvigorating its old Hollywood charm.

A World Away

Interior Design: Dana Battista, Charlotte Barnes Interior Design Home Builder: Kevin Mulderrig, K. P. Mulderrig Contracting Landscape Architecture: Jessica Viola, Viola Gardens Design Inc.

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his house is like a Fabergé egg,” says designer Dana Battista. “The layers and details—it’s all just really special.” Making it even more precious is the fact that it’s home to Battista’s sister and brother-in-law, an entertainment-industry couple who recently returned to Los Angeles after a stint in London. “This wasn’t a full-on, ‘here’s the concept, let’s go’ kind of project. It takes patience to create an ‘over-time’ look, and they were willing to wait,” she shares. “It’s a great old Mediterranean house that most would have torn down or just left as-is, but we wanted to make it exciting.”

The couple’s time abroad laid the foundation for many of their decisions, beginning with the house they chose. “We knew we didn’t want a home pretending to be old,” the husband says. So, when a realtor friend tipped them off to a 1930 gem, their response was immediate. The residence had been lovingly maintained by all of its former owners. The surfaces required only minor changes and a few clever structural tweaks to make it feel larger, all without increasing the footprint. (Although behindthe-scenes updates happened to the plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems.) “I’ve watched some incredible homes get knocked down in our area,” adds the wife. “We wanted to keep the integrity of the house and just make it look its best.”

General contractor Kevin Mulderrig, a veteran of historic house renovations, took a studied approach to the makeover. “I find these projects particularly gratifying because of my appreciation for their character,” he says. “Here, we made changes to the layout that opened up the space and gave it a good flow.” He opened the entryway to the center hall and crowned the resulting space with a barrel ceiling. The main bedroom boasts a newly raised ceiling, too—its design inspired by a coved example in a Sicilian hotel room. (The couple called on architect Leslie Lippich to help with some of the structural changes.) Mulderrig also updated the windows and doors with larger steel-frame models to increase natural light—a welcome adjustment in a move from London to Los Angeles.

Inside this newly bright envelope is a mix of the couple’s existing furnishings along with finds specific to the new digs. The goal was “a little Robert Evans,” says Battista, “soft, sexy and glamorous but also comfortable and livable.” The living room centers on a 1950s Edward Wormley

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sofa paired with pale pink Art Deco chairs found at the Rose Bowl Flea Market and a resin cocktail table inlaid with brass stars. The room is also home to the family’s century-old baby grand, its bench reupholstered with an animal print. “It’s a musical house,” says the husband. “People come over, open up the piano, and we all sing—even if we can’t—and someone is always hijacking my Sonos system,” he jokes. “Unlike many Hollywood homes that were built for show, we renovated this house to support our lifestyle.”

The adjacent library holds many of the pieces brought from London, including the sofa, chairs, rug and draperies, now set off by lacquered aubergine paneling. “There was a slight gasp when I suggested the color,” admits the designer, but everyone got on board. “When we were little, Dana would always pick the most unusual color crayons,” says the wife. “She’s been unique from a very young age, and color is one of her strengths. I even defer to her for nail polish!” Battista also subtly wove her sister’s favorite color, green, through almost every room: the kitchen’s floor tile, the dining room’s vintage furnishings, the main bedroom’s leather armchairs. “My sister and brother-in-law have beautiful things, and it all works together,” the designer says.

Stylish touches continue outside with Fornasettiinspired mosaics for the pool by third-generation L.A. firm Joseph & Sons Mosaics and a marblepaved dining patio outside the library that reminds the couple of vacations in Italy. It’s a holiday feel enhanced by Jessica Viola’s landscape design.

“They wanted a Mediterranean aesthetic, robust with flowers for butterflies and bees, and we strove to integrate as much food as we could, using fruit trees, perennial herbs and annual vegetables,” says the landscape designer, noting the wife’s love of cooking and canning. “The old-world charm that this family embodies inspired me. This garden is so personal—even each rose has special meaning.”

And it’s undoubtedly why the couple says they forget they live in a metropolis. “There are birds, deer, rabbits. It’s almost hard to believe. And in five minutes, we’re back on Sunset Boulevard,” says the husband. “This house has fabulous views, and at least three times a week, one of us will call the other to come out and see the sunset,” he adds. “It’s a little jewel box, our sanctuary,” says the wife. And her sister couldn’t be happier with the final result, saying simply, “We made it come to life.”

The entry to this 1930 Beverly Hills home with interiors by designer Dana Battista remained largely untouched after a refresh—simply updated with a powder-coated steel-and-glass front door and sidelights. The globe-trotting owners discovered the pair of dogs at Tallulah Fox in Petworth, England.

Just inside, Battista placed a Williams-Sonoma Home bar cart topped with a Fornasetti lamp. The sunburst mirror is from Valerie Wade in London.

Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal lacquers the library’s new built-in shelving, which is accented by metal grilles and sleek hardware. Battista reused the clients’ George Smith sofa, ottoman and armchairs. “This fabulous pattern works so well with the stripes on the club chairs,” Battista says of the plush Stark carpet, which also came from the couple’s previous residence.

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Above: A Circa Lighting chandelier in the dining room coordinates with the sconces the clients brought from their London home. Beneath are a Tommi Parzinger sideboard and table and Dominique chairs, all from 1stdibs. Draperies in an Osborne & Little velvet hang off hardware from Kravet. The painting is by Maria Luisa Hernandez.

Opposite: The kitchen’s crown jewel is a restored O’Keefe & Merritt stove from Savon Appliance. A Kohler farm sink pairs with Newport Brass taps from Mission West Kitchen and Bath, where Battista also sourced the Silestone countertops.

The wall and floor tiles are from Solar Antique Tiles. Nanz hardware accents the cabinetry. The pendant is by Charles Edwards.

Above: In place of the solid color 1960s stucco, Babcock Custom Pools and Environments overhauled the pool with breathtaking results. The centerpiece is a Fornasetti-esque design by Joseph & Sons Mosaics based on examples the clients admired on trips to Italy. An acrylic wall in the spa ensures clear sight lines to the pool.

Opposite: Battista turned to American Marble and Onyx Company for the stones used by Joseph & Sons Mosaics to create a patio’s mural above the Wolf barbecue. She gave the couple’s vintage outdoor furniture a fresh powder coating. The windows are by Optimum Steel Windows.

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Above: In the main bedroom, Matouk bedding and a Leontine Linens coverlet dress the bed upholstered in a fabric from Claremont. On either side are midcentury Italian night tables from 1stdibs; above is a work by George Marks. Farrow & Ball’s Skimming Stone and a plush Bellbridge carpet provide a serene foundation.

Opposite: A Venini chandelier from One Kings Lane hovers above the main bedroom’s seating area, which is furnished with a pair of Soane armchairs and a mirrored chest from Valerie Wade. Artwork by Will Ayres hangs over the mantel sourced from American Marble and Onyx Company. The draperies are in a Rogers & Goffigon velvet. JP Weaver crafted the moldings.

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