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THERE ARE PIECES THAT FURNISH A HOME AND THOSE THAT DEFINE IT ®

THERE ARE PIECES THAT FURNISH A HOME AND THOSE THAT DEFINE IT ®

THERE ARE PIECES THAT FURNISH A HOME AND THOSE THAT DEFINE IT ®

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EDITOR'S LETTER

Radar 34

DEBUT A new artistically influenced wallpaper and textile line looks to Louisiana’s culture.

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ROUNDUP Three acclaimed artisans weigh in on the importance of higher education.

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H E R I TAG E Ukraine’s Gunia Project celebrates traditional crafts for modern times.

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AS TOLD TO Todd Nickey discusses the thrill of the hunt and the importance of discovery.

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LAUNCH For his latest quilt-inspired collection, Kyle Bunting tapped his mother as muse.

Market 56

M AT E R I A L Out-of-this-world wallpapers and fabrics.

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TREND Three alluring hotels to check into this season.

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SPOTLIGHT A celebration of handcrafted furniture and lighting.

Living

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K I TC H E N + B AT H Bold, graphic stone slabs are rewriting the rules of high-design bathrooms.

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THE REPORT Nostalgic comforts and pastoral charm are making waves in design.

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Finding the Light

Pure & Simple

Delicate Dance

Stomping Ground

Playful flow and forms temper the grandeur of an Upper East Side brownstone.

Subtle architectural changes to a Mediterranean-style SoCal abode result in an impactful makeunder.

Sculptor and furniture maker Karl Geckler brings Italian technique to his Chicago studio.

A new home among oak trees sets the stage for an Austin family’s lifelong memories.

Written by Kelly Vencill Sanchez Photography by Thomas Loof Styling by Mieke ten Have

Written by Liz Arnold Photography by Sam Frost

Written by Mikki Brammer Photography by Petra Ford

Written by Monique McIntosh Photography by Casey Dunn Styling by Serracinna Studio

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LETTER EDITOR’S

One of the great pleasures of editing this publication is being habitually exposed to design from across the country—an endless array of styles, influences, penchants and the like. In any given week, I review some three dozen homes from more than 15 cities.

It’s an abundance to see, and to weigh in on. The weekly parade of living rooms and gardens, kitchens and closets, laundry rooms and bedrooms gives me a wonderful perch from which to view American design. If you asked what I’ve observed lately, I would say it’s exuberance. I’ve spotted elation expressed subtlety with tone-on-tone interiors, and conversely, seen it pronounced with heaps of whimsy and sparkle in vibrant wallpapers, glossy walls and astonishing lighting. What these homes, and the people living in them, are conveying is their taste and joyfulness. Aren’t we all fortunate to delight in the mix?

Clockwise from right: A ceramic plate made by a Ukrainian artisan for Gunia Project. Louisiana artist Francis X. Pavy’s new line of textiles inspired by his artwork.

Natan Moss’ Maurice Floor Lamp photographed in Joshua Tree National Park. Designer Sara Gilbane channeled country house charm for a clients’ Manhattan residence.

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AN EYE-CATCHING LINE OF WALLCOVERINGS AND TEXTILES CHAMPIONS THE SPIRIT AND TRADITIONS OF LOUISIANA. W R I T T E N B Y K E L LY V E LO C C I J O L L I F F E

For over six decades, artist Francis X. Pavy has been keenly observing his South Louisiana surroundings.

The region’s unique landscape and rich Cajun culture have been driving forces behind the narrative—and iconography—of his vibrant paintings. “I’m intrigued by the complexity of life here,” says Pavy, who’s been working out of his suburban Lafayette studio for 40 years. “It has depth and meaning; there is a story to be told.”

Now, Pavy is drawing on imagery from his vast body of artwork for a debut line of textiles and wallcoverings. Take

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Marshgrass, a block print featuring small vertical lines rising from a horizontal base. He first noticed the symbol, which is used to designate marshland on a map, in a geologist’s office as a child. “I didn’t consciously say, ‘I need to remember this,’ but it became a part of an inner visual vocabulary that I filed away in my brain.” Then there is Briars, a creeping branch-like design inspired by thorny plants of the same name. As a teenager, Pavy watched as the sun illuminated a cluster growing in an empty field.

“Sometimes, imagery makes a burning impression in my memory,” he says.

“Or it comes back to me in a flash.”

The artist, who teamed up with his wife to bring the line to fruition, is also using this opportunity to develop new

For his debut line of wallcoverings and textiles (top right), artist Francis X. Pavy pulled from iconography found in his paintings, which feature interpretations of South Louisiana’s culture.

motifs, one of which portrays coastal Louisiana’s delicate ecosystem. In Stormy Waters, Pavy depicts “flora and fauna overcome by storm water.” They adorn the fabric alongside iconography of a man with his dog and a small telephone pole symbolizing “the edge of civilization.” This narrative is inspired by the state’s historic flood, in 2016, and devastation the artist witnessed firsthand. “I’m interpreting what I see in Louisiana,” he explains. “We have our own identity in food, speech and music.

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LEADING MAKERS IN THE DESIGN WORLD DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF ART AND CRAFT SCHOOLS, AND WHY NOW MAY BE THE TIME TO ENROLL. W R I T T E N BY M A I L E P I N G E L

Over the past several years, many people have spent time getting in touch with their creative side. As a result, an exploration, and revival, of craft—think pottery, woodworking and painting—has led to a renewed interest in arts educational programs. Several highly acclaimed schools across the country offer dynamic workshops and degrees, allowing students to spend years honing in on a specialized area of study or simply attend classes to become better

acquainted with a new interest. Who better to weigh in on the merits of a formal education than three celebrated alums: glass artist Dale Chihuly on Haystack Mountain School of Crafts; industrial designer Jay Sae Jung Oh on Cranbrook Academy of Art; and glass artist and painter Corey Pemberton on Penland School of Craft. Their success stories not only bolster the legacies of these unique institutions but serve as inspiration for the next generation of makers.

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For Oh, Cranbrook’s broad-thinking approach lured her from Seoul to the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, campus. “Their industrial design program lets you focus on your interests,” she explains. “The historical buildings, the environment—students from other majors like architecture, engineering, even anthropology—was fascinating to me.”

This influx of varying viewpoints intensified her creativity, and she quickly garnered the attention of design pioneer Gaetano Pesce, who offered her an internship and job opportunity after graduation. While now focused on her successful eponymous firm, Oh finds guest-lecturing at her alma mater a symbiotic relationship. “I like the engagement,” she says. “I get to see what students are interested in, and who they think the rock stars of design are today.”

While studying graphic design at Virginia Commonwealth University, Los Angelesbased Pemberton developed an interest in glassmaking that led him to a summer

(Previous page) Jay Sae Jung Oh’s Savage Chair, Raw Edition features discarded objects wrapped in leather cord for a transformative effect. (From left) Corey Pemberton’s That Morning Light; a lidded blown glass jar by the artist. An evocative sketch

by Dale Chihuly illustrating one of his blown glass creations.

program at Penland in North Carolina.

“My hand skills improved so much that the instructor offered me a job,” he recalls.

Pemberton went on to assistantships and residencies, returning to Penland for a coveted two-year fellowship where he augmented glassmaking with painting and other artforms. Today, Pemberton continues to remain busy, dividing his time between glassmaking and painting practices; an upcoming teaching stint at Haystack this summer; and serving as Director of Crafting the Future, a program creating more equitable opportunities for BIPOC students interested in the arts. “Craft schools are immersive and less formal than the collegiate route,” he says. “I’m a huge advocate [of them] and know how much you can learn.”

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Regarded as one of the founding fathers of contemporary American craft, Chihuly studied glass making at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Upon graduating, he enrolled at the Rhode Island School of Design where he received an MFA and taught for many years. Throughout his tenure, Chihuly spent summers teaching at Haystack in Deer Isle, Maine, during which time he realized “artists teaching artists is vital to helping students find their own path.” Founded in 1950, the school was considered experimental because it had no permanent faculty, nor did it offer degrees.

Remaining true to its roots, Haystack’s workshops and residencies are still taught by visiting faculty and remain sought-after programs today. Chihuly credits Haystack with influencing him to cofound Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle, and, while no longer teaching, he continues to encourage “students to surround themselves with other artists. Watch how they live, not just how they work.”

UKRAINE’S GUNIA PROJECT SHINES A LIGHT ON THE COUNTRY’S LONG-STANDING CRAFT TRADITION. W R I T T E N BY M I C H E L L E B R U N N E R

In folk art, every brush stroke and every stitch tells a story, and when those crafts are lost to time, so too is a piece of history.

It’s a reality that Natasha Kamenska and Maria Gavryliuk, founders of the Gunia Project, know all too well. “Handmade items have always been at the heart of Ukrainian life, yet few people pass on the beauty of this national culture to their children,” says Gavryliuk.

In 2017, while volunteering at the Ivan Honchar Museum’s National Centre of Folk Culture in Kyiv, both women began to wonder why younger generations had forgotten folk crafts integral to their heritage. It sparked an idea: Form a collective of artists dedicated to producing Ukrainian crafts for a new audience using the traditional, timeworn skills of their ancestors.

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Ceramic plates available through Ukraine’s Gunia Project depict religious and folk motifs from the country’s rich artistic history.

The duo embarked on a quest to find artisans, traveling throughout Ukrainian villages to seek out craftspeople by word of mouth. At a market in the town of Yavoriv, they encountered a gunya, a handmade sheep’s wool coat that serves as a talisman-like garment used during major life events. Finding inspiration in the object, they christened the company Gunia Project in 2019.

Handmade items sold through the collective include fiber arts, glass and jewelry, in addition to a large inventory of painted ceramics featuring playful takes on folk-art motifs and religious themes.

Many of the pieces sport images of saints and angels that loom large in Ukrainian faith and lore (their ceramic production

began with a single artist who happened to be trained as an icon painter). While the artistic sensibility of these pieces feels modern and fresh, the subject matter is timeless and deeply ingrained in the national identity.

For Gavryliuk and Kamenska, preserving Ukrainian culture for future generations has acquired even more significance as of late. “With the war at our doors, we know that our culture needs to be preserved and cherished,” says Gavryliuk. “Art is so closely intertwined with history that destroying folk crafts destroys our cultural heritage, and the country as a whole,” adds Kamenska. guniaproject.com, thenopo.com

PHOTOS: COURTESY GUNIA PROJECT.

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Find & Seek TODD NICKEY, THE DESIGNER AND PROPRIETOR BEHIND LOS ANGELES’ NICKEY KEHOE, DISHES ON THE THRILL—AND IMPORTANCE—OF THE HUNT.

Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe seek out beautiful pieces for design projects as well as their Los Angeles shop from flea markets, antique fairs and the like. Shown here is one such find: a vintage carved-wood entry door.

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My partner Amy Kehoe and I have built our lives around being out in the world— at craft fairs, art shows, antique fairs and even flea markets—unearthing sources of inspiration. Although I enjoy searching for things online, it’s important for us to touch and feel objects. There’s only so much you can see about patina, texture and scale on a screen!

We met a young woman, just out of art school, at a craft show a few years ago, and she was making beautiful sculptures and serveware from wood. I don’t want to sound too ‘woo-woo,’ but when she invited us to pick up her work, I could feel the energy she put into making it. The way she sands her pieces gives them a unique surface, something that’s impossible to manufacture. It’s exhilarating to meet people who are passionate about creating and making.

Hunting and shopping in person is also where kismet happens. At times, I almost feel like a water witch with a divining rod because something just draws me to a piece—I find what I love by clearing my mind and exploring. I recently discovered a forged-iron company that makes the most extraordinary pieces and when I first saw them, I got jelly belly for a few minutes because it was such a thrill.

This is an era where appreciation for art and craft is growing, and we are embracing it on all levels, from crude to posh and fancy. The importance of handmade goods can’t be overstated—it’s fundamental; it’s everything. nickeykehoe.com

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Common Threads KYLE BUNTING RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS WITH AN AMERICANA-INSPIRED COLLECTION. For hide rug designer Kyle Bunting, family has always been at the core of his work. Take, for example, the Austinbased creatives lauded range of rugs, wall coverings and home accessories, which incorporate methods passed down from his father Jim, who owned a hide art and furniture company. Bunting’s inventive take on these techniques ultimately led to his eponymous empire of beautiful yet functional décor objects for the home. Now, more than two decades since getting his start, Bunting’s work is once again being shaped by those near and dear.

This time around, Bunting looked to his mother, Peggy, and her longstanding passion for quilting as inspiration for his latest collection, Stateside. Playing off the striking patterns and graphic geometry of these traditional American textiles, the colorful new rug designs fuse the handiwork of both parents—all with Bunting’s signature spin. Each floor covering is created from pieced-together scraps, culled from repurposed hide cuttings and excess material collected during production.

What’s more, the collaboration also presents an opportunity to spotlight an unsung artform. Women like Peggy, and her family, have looked to quilting as a means of expression, love and practicality for centuries. “One of my most prized quilts was my grandmother’s,” she explains. “This handmade heirloom was crafted 65 years ago, and it’s evident that each stitch was painstakingly, and thoughtfully, made.”

It is the Buntings’ hope that these modern interpretations may also become treasured keepsakes and serve as timeless reminders of the historical fabric that connects families from one generation to the next. kylebunting.com

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TED BOERNER This Commune dining table is a modern merging of contemporary and traditional styles. The open leg base harmonizes with the breathing shapes of the tabletop. The split legs that cross and connect with one another on the floor are reflected in the in-laid propeller veneer pattern on the table’s surface. Available in different shapes, sizes and in stationary or expansion configurations.

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Toma Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle / $3,695 / trnk-nyc.com. Mactan Cocktail Table / Price upon request / bernhardt.com. Selvaggio Stone Mosaic in Rosa / $79.95 per square foot / annsacks.com.

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Nestled on King Street in downtown Charleston, The Pinch is a boutique hotel occupying two original Victorian-style buildings dating from the mid-1800s. Philadelphia-based firm Method Co., working alongside Morris Adjmi Architects, imbued the interiors with thoughtful, modern touches while embracing its designation as a National Register of Historic Places. thepinch.com

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For a one-of-a-kind stay in California’s wine country, look no further than The Madrona, an Aesthetic Movement-era private estate turned charming Healdsburg inn. Designed and co-owned by Jay Jeffers, the property’s late 19th century DNA is on full display— from original bay windows to soaring ceilings. Designloving guests will especially enjoy the impressive art collection, which features works commissioned exclusively for the hotel. themadronahotel.com. themadronahotel.com

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Looking for a quiet respite from city life? The Chatwal Lodge sits on 100 idyllic pastoral acres in Upstate New York and offers views of Toronto Reservoir lake.

The Adirondack-style interiors boast cozy reclaimedwood walls, hearty stonework and of-the-style furnishings that whisk guests into a cabin-chic state of mind. After spending the day exploring the great outdoors, visitors can dine on locally-sourced cuisine at the property’s restaurant. thechatwallodge.com.

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LIFE FORM To achieve the Maurice Floor Lamp’s melting, scale-like texture, Santa Fe furniture designer Natan Moss rolls, shapes and fires each ceramic tendril before meticulously adhering them to the lamp’s base. Compared to Moss’ smaller vessels, these larger forms can take up to three days to compose. Tactile and life-like, Moss named the head-turning series after Maurice Sendak’s book, Where The Wild Things Are, after seeing a resemblance between its otherworldly characters and his work. lawson-fenning.com

Maker’s Marvels JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK’S SUBLIME DESERT LANDSCAPE SERVES AS A DRAMATIC BACKDROP FOR HANDCRAFTED, AMERICAN-MADE MASTERPIECES. P R O D U C E D BY K AT H R Y N G I V E N A N D S A R A H S H E LT O N P H O T O G R A P H Y BY T H E I N G A L L S

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ORIGIN STORY Ceramicist Jonathan Cross is drawn to the natural world, namely forms found in American southwest geology and archaeology. These sources of inspiration are evident in Cross’ Side Tables, which come to life in his Joshua Tree studio using the rammed earth technique. Cross begins by layering and compressing different clays, eventually excavating the desired form from a solid clay block. The figure is left to dry for a month before being loaded into a wood-fired kiln where it is transformed into stone. thefutureperfect.com

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GOING GREEN With its ripple-like texture and deep, energizing hue it’s hard to imagine that Ryan Belli’s Arches Dining Chair is conceived from solid wood. The furniture designer strived to drastically transform the raw material from its natural state in order to achieve an entirely new form. While the color is inspired by Belli’s verdant Pasadena, California, homebase— where he imagined it perched alongside lush flora—this chair is anything but incognito surrounded by desert landscape. bellibellibelli.com

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COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS After years of working together on various projects, A-list designer Kelly Wearstler tapped Los Angeles-based ceramicist Morgan Peck for a nine-part ceramic collection of tableware and accent pieces. Each handmade item, including the Wall Mirror (shown), is imbued with fingerprints and impressions of its maker, giving each design unique characteristics. Peck counts everything from Midcentury car fins to Legos and stone formations as sources of inspiration for the line, which is exclusively available through Wearstler’s online gallery. kellywearstler.com

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PERCH PERFECT Behold Bari Ziperstein’s series of outdoor-friendly clay side tables. Resembling gears in motion, Tall Hex (left) and Double Tier Hex (center) take cues from industrial, Brutalist design elements, while Tall Castle (right) pays homage to Chicago’s iconic Marina City towers. Each of Ziperstein’s pieces are handmade in Los Angeles using slab building techniques, which involves forming and joining individual clay slabs together to realize a finished shape. The form is then glazed in one of the studio’s unique color combinations, like Sunset Pink or Analine Green (shown). bzippyandcompany.com

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GUIDING LIGHT LGS Studio’s Lithic Lamp is part lighting source, part sculpture. Totem-esque in size and arrangement, layers of stain and glaze are applied to each hand-carved ceramic sphere to achieve its volcanic rock appearance. Founders Thomas Renaud and Noel Hennessy begin by mapping out the design, sketching the shape before determining how it will be assembled in their Los Angeles studio. The duo have christened their designs “new relics” in an ongoing quest to create work that is not tied to a particular time or place. lgsstudio.com

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THE SMART + HEALTHY HOME Throughout the country, homeowners and their design pros alike are striving to balance more than a few goals at once. They want an environment that serves as sanctuary at the end of a long day … even though they may spend their workday in the same spaces. They seek to entertain in style but also need durable hubs for the activity of children and pets. They crave new ways to embrace the slow living that signifies true wellness, while finding themselves in need of practical, convenient solutions. So, how is the balance struck? Find out on the following pages, where the industry’s brightest talk all things smart, healthy—and beautiful—at home.

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Light can be transformative. It creates ambience, opens up

First, start early. And second, make intelligence a part of the

new functional possibilities and showcases the home features

architecture. A smart home feels like an integrated ecosystem

one most adores, like the art aficionado’s collection. Such is

when it’s designed, from the beginning, alongside the other

the perspective that drives the invention of every new light

foundational elements of the home, such as doors, windows,

fixture, shade and control element that Lutron designs. As for

and electrical and climate systems. Tightly integrate home

how to best bring this transformational light into the home,

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of the structure, operating subtly in the background.

“For Lutron, light is energy; light is mood; light is a narrator of time.”

SYMPHONY OF LIGHT When Lutron’s innovative designs are involved, the home is more than just illuminated; it’s reinvented.

•T unable lamps and luminaires restore the romance of candlelight and synchronize with the sun to dissolve the boundary between natural and built environments.

•W hisper-quiet, automatic shades act as a natural extension to the light control system, balancing access to sunlight with sanctuary from it.

•E very system is custom-designed and integrated by an expert to reflect the habits, preferences and personality of the end user, ensuring that whole-home control is more than intuitive—it’s second nature.

WORK WITH NATURE Among Lutron’s top tips is to design with the light, not against it. “Think of moonlight, sunrise, light-filtered green through trees, late-night embers in a dying fire— each moment is a canvas, and light is what soaks that canvas with color and feeling,” the team says. “Blend indoor and outdoor lighting with intention to match your mood and cultivate well-being.”

Top Dynamic lighting, automated shades and a sophisticated control system operate in concert to synchronize the color and intensity of interior lighting with the sun, dissolving the boundary between the natural and built environments.

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walls, window treatments and upholstery. Zephyr continues

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“The kitchen is no longer just a space for cooking. It is an entertaining hub—the most used room in the home.”

REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN • Perimeter Aspiration System increases air velocity through narrow openings around the perimeter of the hood, which improves the capture of cooking contaminates.

• PowerWave™ blower technology is the most powerful dual-internal blower system on the market.

• Airflow Control Technology™ (ACT™) allows installers to limit the maximum blower CFM to meet local code requirements.

• Enhanced LED lighting brings dimmable, energyefficient illumination that lasts up to 25,000 hours.

• Designer partnerships have resulted in timeless and beautiful hoods that elevate the kitchen aesthetic.

• Smart app technology features voice activation and the ability to control the range hood from mobile device.

Top Featuring the Zephyr Tornado III Insert, Hommeboys Interiors played with materials in this kitchen while incorporating light and fresh air into the space. Far left This J. Reiko Design + Co. kitchen features a Lux Island in-ceiling hood that blends seamlessly into the design. Left The Mesa Wall in satin gold takes kitchen glamour to new heights.

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When interior designer Summer Thornton’s Dallas client asked for a marble primary bath, she took the request to heart, sheathing the space in not one, but three different types: Arabescato Corchia in large-format slabs; Grey Lilac on the sink vanities; and Calacatta Viola for the makeup vanity, casings and windowsills.

“It was quite the puzzle to install, but the nuance adds depth and interest,” says the Chicago-based designer. “The accent marbles are powerful, without being jarring. We were drawn to both the lilac shade as well as the Calacatta Viola’s plum tones.” All three stones also make an appearance on the floor, where they are carefully laid out in a “Mondrian-esque

pattern” in conjunction with strategically placed textured metallic tiles. The latter, along with a polished-nickel soaking tub and an antique wall mirror, bring additional light into the space.

“There’s only one window, so these reflective surfaces bounce light around the room, making it feel twice as large,” notes Thornton.

The metallic fittings and accents were also chosen to help add warmth, which is important in all-stone baths that can sometimes come across as cold. To further encourage an inviting atmosphere, Thornton selected cerused-oak wooden cabinetry and a tactile wicker vanity chair to complete the stunning scheme. summerthorntondesign.com

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For the primary bath of a landmarked Tudor residence in Dallas, designer Summer Thornton employed three different types of marble to achieve its dynamic appearance. Hammered German Silver tiles from Paris Ceramics offset marble flooring. The space is outfitted with a polished-nickel tub from Catchpole & Rye, fittings from Waterworks, Murano-glass vanity scones from Jean-Marc Fray and a Vaughan ceiling fixture.

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Shannon Wollack and Brittany Zwickl, the duo behind West Hollywood firm Studio Life/Style, approached this Los Angeles powder room with a sophisticated-yet-daring eye. “We knew early on that we wanted to use a stone with lots of movement and color for the custom vanity,” says Zwickl. The designers landed on Calacatta Viola marble, which features burgundy veining that pairs perfectly with a deep green plaster finish on the walls. Below, Zwickl dives into more detail. studio-lifestyle.com What was the inspiration behind the design?

A powder room presents the perfect place to have a little fun! We were trying to create something moody with a touch of drama, and a dark color paired with striking stone always works well in small spaces.

Tell us about the wall treatment?

A contrasting wall color can help bring out the stone’s natural tones. Here, we chose Portola Paints & Glazes’ Roman Clay in the Lone Park shade, which adds extra depth to the room and plays with the reflection of light. Lindsey Adelman scones and a Gio Ponti−style mirror complete the look.

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Is the rest of the home this bold? This is one of the darkest rooms in the house, so it’s a bit of a departure. We like when the powder room serves as a little surprise for guests as they experience the home.

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Every jewel box needs some shimmer, and Kohler’s recently debuted Statement shower collection offers just the right amount of bling. The line contains four hand showers, two body sprays, four rain heads and an oval showerhead (shown in Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass).

The oval head—which is available in both 10-inch and 12-inch lengths—is designed to deliver a robust stream of water that simulates a soaking summer storm.

Additional finishes include Polished Chrome, Vibrant Brushed Nickel and Matte Black. kohler.com

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Drummonds tapped industrial designer Marc Newson to envision a collection of bath products that marries the company’s classic aesthetic with his penchant for sinuous shapes and sleek lines. Items range from shower controls to taps and mixers, but the star of the show is the Coln bathtub, which features elegant contours made from composite marble with customizable metal feet. drummonds-uk.com

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Subtle details such as an arched ribbon spout and transparent lever handles give Brizo’s new Allaria Widespread Lavatory a cool, modern twist.

Shown in Brilliance Luxe Gold/Clear, the streamlined faucet is available in seven additional finishes, along with the option of a square spout with knob or twist-lever handles. To complement this faucet, the collection includes tub fillers, shower components and coordinating hardware that is sure to deliver a sense of polish and effortless style to any bath. brizo.com

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Statement slabs are one of the most effective ways to transform a space. Therefore, when the owners of this Boise, Idaho, residence called upon designer Jordan Yankovich of KovichCo Interiors to revamp their primary bath, she doubled down on green-hued Scala marble. “This stone has so much personality, with large green pools that the clients loved,” says Yankovich. “Real stone always feels new and fresh because you’re constantly discovering different patterns in the veining.”

Maximizing natural light was important to the scheme, so the designer added a see-through gas fireplace which allows daylight to flow between the bath and bedroom. Copper, nickel, steel, bluestone and oak complement the marble and round out the room’s palette.

“The client is a mining engineer, so these finishes are a nod to his profession,” notes Yankovich. “The materials are fancy, but they are used in a way that feels timeless and approachable.” kovichco.com

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Scala marble from Ann Sacks makes a strong statement in this Boise, Idaho, primary bath designed by Jordan Yankovich of KovichCo Interiors. In the corner, a seethrough gas fireplace from European Home provides views into the bedroom and out to the river beyond. The custom soaking tub is from Premier Copper Products and the fittings are by Watermark Designs.

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In this Southampton residence by Elizabeth Lawrence of Bunny Williams Interior Design, a secluded sitting room cloaked in a pale lilac toile serves as flexible sleeping quarters thanks to a twin bed-sized sofa. In a nostalgic flourish, an antique secretary offers guests a place to sit and tend to written correspondence.

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Limestone pavers flow through the entry (left), bathroom (below) and living-dining space (opposite), creating a timeless thread that welcomes sandy feet and muck boots alike.

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For designer Elizabeth Lawrence, a ground-up guest residence in Southampton provided a unique opportunity to bridge the old with the new. Building upon Georgian-influenced architecture by Michael Dwyer (largely inspired

by Frances Elkins’ interiors), and led by her client’s appreciation for antiques, Lawrence began layering palette and pattern to imbue a sense of calm, collected sophistication to

the dwelling, which serves as a year-round getaway. The result reads “a bit like an English country home, but with a Southampton twist,” notes Lawrence. She kept the ethos of-a-place with choice details like subtly coastal paint colors custom-crafted by Donald Kaufman throughout, and a bespoke entry mural by Artgroove depicting the seaside town.

“The mix of casual living in a formal setting is what makes this project so interesting,” muses the designer, pointing to the breezy spirit of the open-concept living-dining room—a pleasing contrast to the grand

architectural detailing. A similar dichotomy can be found in the surprising throughlines that lace together collections of wooden antiques, sumptuous, high-pile carpets and historically reverent textiles. Modern artworks and contemporary lighting are hallmarks of the design, and Lawrence’s artful placements— like an enormous Noguchi lantern above the dining table—typify the “Southampton twist” she endeavored to achieve at the outset.

“At night, when that’s the only thing lit,” she notes, “it almost looks like the moon is hanging there.” bunnywilliams.com

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When a couple’s search for a larger primary residence came up short, they abandoned the idea and turned to landscape architect John Howard to reconceive their existing Buckhead, Georgia, backyard instead.

Crowning the greenspace, a potting shed designed by architect William B. Litchfield (an homage to Bunny Mellon’s folly at Oak Spring Farm), underscores the bucolic manner of the newly appointed oasis. Trellising strung with Madison jasmine and climbing roses “serves

as a transitional, unifying moment between the terraced lawn and surrounding woodlands,” notes Howard. In collaboration with Litchfield and interior designer Liza Bryan, he specified bluestone pavers, barnwood paneling and a soapstone sink for flower arranging. Happily, the clients purport to using the shed as a bar and serving area when entertaining, too, treating friends and family to all the charms of a pastoral soiree—from the convenience of Atlanta proper. howarddesignstudio.com

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“We wanted to create a country house in the city,” shares Sara Gilbane of her clients’ Manhattan residence. Taking cues from a prolific collection of antiques and artworks, the designer set about capturing the spirit of the family’s ancestral Pennsylvania farmhouse in their newly purchased downtown apartment, which she transformed from austere white box to characterful flat alongside architect Gerard Beekman. Take the guest room, where, enveloped by a painterly Lewis & Wood wallpaper, Gilbane employed streamlined canopies to “cozy up” antique metal beds dressed in early American quilts.

Or the entry hall, where the selection of tumbled stone flooring in a timeless black-and-white check lays the foundation for oil painting gallery walls and millwork painted a chalky hue that feels snatched from a country residence benefitting from centuries of patina. “We live in a world where so much is accessible and, in turn, so much is the same,” muses Gilbane. “That is in part why this ‘old with a twist’ aesthetic is resonating today— it’s just refreshing.” saragilbaneinteriors.com

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Meet the Judges Luxe Interiors + Design invited design professionals from across the country to compete in the 2022 Luxe RED Awards, recognizing residential excellence in design. After receiving more than 1,200 entries, a panel of industry experts selected regional winners across 11 project categories and national winners across 27 product categories.

Regional project winners then competed for national recognition, and the public’s favorite projects and products vied for our Readers’ Choice awards. Meet the judges below and turn the page to view this year’s winners.

David Scott

Joy Moyler

Young Huh

David Scott established his namesake firm, David Scott Interiors, with a belief that interiors should reflect the style and personality of their owner—not simply the designer. The natural connection a client has with their home drives each design, resulting in a portfolio of highly personal environments. With almost 30 years of experience, Scott has created diverse and artful designs in an array of styles for numerous clients. Visually stimulating yet supremely functional, Scott’s interiors gracefully meld the timeless elegance of the past with today’s modern aesthetic.

For interior designer Joy Moyler, fashion is a driving force behind her diverse body of work. Textiles, color and pattern seep into her projects, which are punctuated by bespoke details often found in haute couture. She developed a penchant for architecture after visiting Spain as a teenager. Enthralled by the light, color and textures of Madrid and Barcelona, she decided to pursue a Bachelor of Science in architecture. Moyler’s experience spans the globe and encompasses residential, retail, hospitality and commercial projects infused with local culture. Moyler’s portfolio also includes A-list celebrity residences, including Harry Winston’s Beverly Hills home.

A Detroit native, Young Huh received a law degree from Fordham University. While pursuing further education and an internship in interior design, Huh discovered her true calling and founded her New York City-based design firm in 2007. Resetting the design narrative for each project, Huh’s work is about finding harmony and dynamism through the application of classic and modern design principles.

Thoughtful architectural details provide the groundwork for warm and welcoming interiors, each animated by sophisticated surface treatments, a singular play of pattern and color, as well as a touch of wanderlust.

Lauren Rottet

Nicole Fuller

Pamela Jaccarino

Lauren Rottet is a highly accomplished architect, interior designer, furniture designer and art curator with an extraordinary record of awards, publications, lectures, juries and honors. She is the founding principal of Rottet Studio, an international interior architecture and design firm, and was the first woman in history to be elevated to Fellow status by both the American Institute of Architects and the International Interior Design Association. She also holds the titles of Interior Design Hall of Fame member, Interiors Designer of the Year, Boutique Design Designer of the Year and Hospitality Design Platinum Circle inductee.

Internationally acclaimed interior designer Nicole Fuller, founder of the eponymous Nicole Fuller Interiors, is renowned for her artfully appointed, one-of-a-kind residential and commercial spaces. Fuller’s work is synonymous with sophisticated, nuanced luxury, where attention to detail, savoir faire and a cultivated eye culminate in spaces that are as unique as her clients. Moreover, she is conversant in a wide range of aesthetics and styles and has an intuitive knack for discerning her clients’ visual needs. Recent and current projects include the Art District Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles and the Baccarat Residences in New York.

A native New Yorker, Pamela Jaccarino is the founding editor in chief of Luxe Interiors + Design, the largest residential architecture and design brand in the country, a position she has held since 2005. Jaccarino has been instrumental in the growth of the brand and continues to champion its fresh vision and evolution. She also frequently lectures on design-related topics. Prior to joining SANDOW in 2002, she was an executive editor with the LVMH Group.

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Finding the Light

On the Upper East Side, an enigmatic 1880s town house is reborn for a young family.

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he concept was clear from the start: Transform a four-story brownstone on the Upper East Side into a comfortable and sophisticated family home.

As designer Sara Story mulled over her clients’ hopes and dreams for the place, she took note of the soaring, north-facing windows, the period details on the turn-of-the-century façade, and its singular elements, including an unusual double-height great room—and decided to create a bridge between old and new.

“I was captivated by how much beautiful sunlight came into the town house, and I wanted to capture it,” Story says. Formulating a plan to inject contemporary flavor as you move through the residence and maximize natural light wherever possible, she set about designing a vertical living program that would reflect the family of five’s desire for togetherness, flexibility and style.

Public spaces are laid out on the ground level, where the great room with views to a large rear garden zips a kitchen, dining area and living room into one expansive prism. Keeping the family’s wish for versatile gathering areas top of mind, the designer deployed ample seating appropriate for everyday use and special occasions alike. “The leather dining banquette makes for cozy breakfasts, but it’s big and nice enough to host an awesome dinner party,” she notes. “And everyone can hang out together at the kitchen island while cooking and doing homework, since there are six bar stools.”

With each ascending level, spaces grow more private in nature. The second floor holds a family room and the wife’s office. Story gave the kids their own retreat on the third floor, courtesy of a cheery lounge-meets-playroom serving as a meeting point for their three bedrooms. And the top story holds a peaceful primary bedroom suite as well as an office for the husband.

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marble mantels. There was no question in Story’s mind about salvaging another existing feature: the enormous mahogany panels in the great room, a holdover from a prior renovation.

To modernize the moment, she replaced the existing fireplace surround with a clean-lined, angled marble frame whose veining picks up the warm tones of the wood. “We took a long time making that selection because we didn’t want it to be too busy against the mahogany or the marble backsplash in the kitchen,” Story explains. “The scale of the new mantel is so grand, and the stone so refined, but it doesn’t feel fancy,” she adds. “It just feels thoughtful.”

The designer brought a similarly measured approach to furnishing the rooms, which feature her signature mix of artworks, vintage pieces and sculptural custom seating. Case in point: an invitingly poufy sofa in the kids’ lounge and a set of geometric slipper chairs before the living room fireplace. Warm, textural, organic-leaning fabrics complement the clean lines of the interior architecture, punctuated by unexpected material elements, like the woven leather headboard in the couple’s bedroom and a liquid-metal-topped dining table. And shades of blue, the wife’s favorite color, find their way throughout the residence’s predominantly neutral palette, from the peacock paint on the kitchen cabinetry to the softly striped primary bedroom wallpaper. In the family room, a watery artwork by Janaina Tschäpe “sums up the palette of this house,” says Story.

Closing in on the finish line, the designer got a call from her client who was worried her daughter might not like her new bedroom, which Story had arrayed in “a happy, peaceful and feminine” mélange of lilac and lavender, replete with a romantic canopy over the bed. She listened to the homeowner’s concerns, but didn’t skip a beat in relaying, “Hon, we’re installing it tomorrow.

Let’s just see how it goes.”

They needn’t have worried. The daughter’s now-beloved purple bedroom perfectly synthesizes the spirit of this family’s home—both modern and classic, vibrant and serene. And most importantly, designed to age with grace.

A painting by German artist Janaina Tschäpe commands attention in a corner of this Manhattan town house’s second-floor family room. Designer Sara Story recovered the vintage chair in a Zimmer + Rohde textile.

“The kids have their own separate hangout space apart from the parents,” notes Story of the third-floor lounge linking the children’s bedrooms. The space features a sculptural sofa designed by Story and artwork

by Anne Collier. The rug is Elizabeth Eakins and the concentric sconce is from Marset.

The concept was clear from the start: Transform a fourstory brownstone on the Upper East Side into a comfortable and sophisticated family home.

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Above: Cabinets painted Farrow & Ball’s De Nimes are offset by a marble backsplash and Pietra Cardosa-topped counter in the kitchen. Pendants by Günter Leuchtmann feature Murano-glass globes. The counter stools are from Token.

Opposite: “Because the dining area is so close to the kitchen, I didn’t use stone—but I still wanted something with patina,” Story says of the liquid-metal-topped table from Charles Burnand. The chandelier is a Glustin Luminaires find, the chairs are Gustav Bahus and the custom banquette sports a Holland & Sherry leather.

Left: The primary bedroom is a serene wash of blues, with a woven-leather headboard by Charles Schambourg and an Elizabeth Dow wallcovering. “I like bedrooms to be peaceful,” notes the designer. “Here, it’s all about subtle textures.”

Opposite: A marble fireplace is surrounded by low-slung lounge chairs in a Fortuny textile and an ottoman upholstered in a Holly Hunt fabric. The banana-fiber ceiling light is Pinch and the carpet is Holland & Sherry.

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Right: For the primary bathroom, Story designed a lacquered dressing table with a custom mirror and a chair covered in a Dedar fabric. “It’s a little more glamorous, a little more refined, a little more special,” she says. The sconces are from Remains Lighting.

Opposite: Complemented by a pale lavender paint from Pratt & Lambert, the daughter’s bedroom features a canopy fashioned with Studio Four NYC textiles. The pendant is Visual Comfort and the rug is from Joseph Carini Carpets.

Pure & Simple An array of architectural refinements paired with curated interiors give an Old World-style Southern California home timeless appeal.

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Teak RH chairs and a bespoke Burmese teak dining table by L’ Artigiano Studio make for an inviting dining area beneath the custom steel pergola. Adding texture are Marset pendants with shades in a Textilene fabric inspired by Bedouin tents.

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hese are people who really appreciate design and love to collect meaningful pieces,” says designer Denise Kuriger of her clients, a couple for whom she’d previously reimagined a house in Tahoe. Downsizing to a smaller Mediterranean-style home in Rancho Santa Fe, however, called for necessary edits to fit their stockpile of treasured furniture and art—not to mention the addition of a few star pieces to round out the rooms.

That wasn’t the homeowners’ only challenge.

While the house met their basic requirements— one-level living spaces, the ability to host their five adult sons and their families, and a backyard large enough to install a lap pool—the extensive array of ornate Tuscan-Spanish architectural details gave them pause. The abode didn’t need a makeover so much as a makeunder. “It was too much of a heavy-handed hacienda,” recalls architect Timothy Joslin of his first impression. “A lot of minor refinements, simplifications and subtle manipulations made a big impact and resulted in what’s now a lovely, cohesive home.”

In synergistic collaboration with Kuriger, Joslin redid the doors and windows with cleaner, narrow-profile metal systems, raising their headers to bring height and light to the rooms.

The primary bedroom’s footprint was expanded to carve out a seating area, the kitchen gutted, and the primary bath reorganized and upgraded with new flooring. Sliding and bifold doors connect the interiors to gracious courtyards and loggias appointed with dining spaces. Even the home’s exterior was treated to a touch-up: builders Paul Munsch and Dan Walter placed an over-grout or “smear” application atop the existing stonework to soften it slightly, “making it look more timeless,” Walter notes.

For the interiors, Kuriger freshened the Mediterranean-style setting with a mix of modernist lighting, European antiques and vintage finds, plus some contemporary surprises.

“That way, it’s not so one-note,” she comments.

“The materials and furniture here feel like a collection that has evolved over several decades.”

At Blackman Cruz, she spotted a set of 1960s upholstered Italian chairs—light and dark neutrals, strong graphic shapes—and knew they’d

set the tone for what she calls the home’s “modern Italian” direction. In the bar, they complement blonde-wood built-ins with metal inserts, as well as a multi-armed, cylindrical lighting fixture.

Meanwhile, at the end of a hall, a vignette of some of her client’s pieces—an antique chest, curated objets and artwork—are given the spotlight. “One idea I kept in mind as we worked was: Here’s a house with an inherited layer of old European furniture, but punctuated with midcentury pieces and contemporary materials too,” the designer says of her sourcing and styling process.

The great room’s palette of rich neutral tones among varying shades of wood and stone is awash with sunlight, courtesy of glass doors that open to courtyards on two sides. Wood makes a statement via a massive late-18th-century armoire shipped from Europe, a highly specific stunner for which Kuriger searched high and low. Yet she cites the floral upholstered armchairs as the room’s whimsical design starting point. “Those are from an early shopping trip in Los Angeles with my client—their fabric inspired a whole color scheme,” she notes. A color scheme that starts with patterned throw pillows and a woven rug, each picking up flecks of the chairs’ chocolate, beige, navy and moss.

Variations of this palette continue throughout the house. The kitchen features a marble island facing a white subway tile backsplash and custom metal hood, while a black-and-white laundry room is decked out with cabinetry for storage. The primary bedroom is a softer iteration of the same hues, clad in whites, ivories and steel blue and illuminated by a spare white metal chandelier. It hangs above a new seating area anchored by the couple’s existing chinoiserie armchairs, and offers views of the rear yard and pool.

The wife can hardly decide on a favorite aspect of their new house, although the great room ranks high. “It’s a beautiful place to relax,” she enthuses.

“When we open up the doors, it feels like you’re sitting outside.” She also notes that despite this residence being smaller than their previous one, its outdoor areas offer more gathering spots—an ideal set up for parties and holidays with their five children and 17 grandchildren. That’s a fitting assessment for a home designed to blend and bridge generations, and proof that downsizing doesn’t mean you have to spare an ounce of grandeur.

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In the great room, a William Morris velvet covers chairs from Obsolete, while the sofas are upholstered in a Mark Alexander linen from Romo. The C.J. Peters low table and black side table by Michael Smolcich Studio add to the earthy palette, as does the Crosby Street Studios rug.

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A French 18th-century oak armoire sourced through Lance Thompson anchors the dining side of the great room, with proportions befitting the Western Window Systems glass-and-aluminum doors.

Alongside, a Liaigre bench from Thomas Lavin is paired with a custom dining table from Démiurge.

“ The materials and furniture here feel like a collection that has evolved over several decades.” decades.”

–DENISE KURIGER

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Above: An assortment of materials decks out the renovated kitchen, including subway tiles by Mission Tile West and a slab of Nordic White marble from Stoneville. Apparatus’ brass-and-glass Tassel pendants and a blackened-steel hood by North County Custom Builders fill the space above.

Opposite: “The wife took the lead in terms of furnishing the outdoors,” notes interior designer Denise Kuriger. Much of the residents’ existing furniture is on display, such as chairs upholstered in a linen from Perennials ringing a Formations table.

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Above: Expansive Steelworks Etc. windows filter in gracious amounts of light, as seen in the primary bathroom. Above the freestanding Victoria + Albert matte black tub, Rose Uniacke’s Leaded Lantern balances the space’s geometry.

Opposite: Formations table lamps with parchment shades, throw pillows in several Rose Tarlow Melrose House textiles fabricated by Sloan Reis and a cream-and-indigo area rug by Elizabeth Eakins harmonize with the clients’ bedroom furnishings. The wallpaper is Phillip Jeffries.

DELICATE DANCE Everyday objects become creative fuel for a multidisciplinary artist.

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nspiration can come from anywhere for sculptor and furniture maker Karl Geckler—be it a meal or an anatomical drawing. His twisted metal, stone and wood sculptures—which he refers to as “liquid music”—take many forms, ranging from geometric to biomorphic.

More often than not, his ideas emerge spontaneously. “Something just comes to me in a moment,” says Geckler, a trained architect who studied stone carving in Pietrasanta, Italy.

One series of marble sculptures, for example, is based on the shape of farfalle pasta. Another takes inspiration from the diagram of a heart valve he found in a biology textbook, and there is also one that nods to the configuration of his dog’s legs while running.

For his marble works, he begins by first selecting the block. “If I’m doing a simple shape, it can really stand to have a lot of veins and it won’t be distracting,” he says. “But if I were to do a figure, a face or something with a more complicated form, I would go toward a muted option. I like stones that have a consistent background with very fine, elegant veining to give it character.”

With a form in mind, Geckler sketches directly onto his chosen block, and then cuts striations into the stone using a diamond saw.

“Some stone carvers don’t use power tools, but I don’t see the logic in making something take longer than it needs to,” he notes. “Stone carving is such a laborious and time-consuming process, so I use whatever I can to work quickly.” He then finishes his sculptures using a chisel to chip away at the ridges and further fine-tune the block’s shape.

In addition to his sculptures, Geckler has recently turned his hand to furniture design, creating glass-topped coffee tables with wood or cast-bronze bases. “Nobody really needs a sculpture—it’s kind of a luxury—but everybody needs a table,” he laughs. “The idea is utilitarian art.” While he also accepts painting commissions and occasionally works in clay, Geckler’s true love is stone. “I’m drawn to it because every decision is permanent and you have to be so deliberate,” he says. “It’s that dance between aggression and hard work, and being as delicate as you can possibly be. When I’m carving stone, it’s heaven—I feel like I’m doing exactly what I was born to do.”

Sculptor Karl Geckler works with a range of materials, including marble, as seen in the work-inprogress, Galaxy Spine Wheel (left); limestone, like his ongoing self-portrait (below); and steel (opposite). His studio is filled with sketches and templates (bottom, left), as well as pieces that he uses as studies for future works, such as the cast-plaster angel with missing wings (bottom, right).

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Architecture: James LaRue, LaRue Architects Interior Design: Fern Santini, Fern Santini, Inc. Home Builder: Greg Reynolds, Reynolds Custom Homes, Inc. Landscape Architecture: Rick Scheen and John Hall, LandWest Design Group

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Stomping Ground A playfully contemporary abode in Austin comes to life alongside the family who calls it home.

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hen a young couple first began imagining where their family would reside, “we didn’t even have any children yet,” laughs the wife. “But we knew the life we wanted our future kids to have.” They dreamed their brood-to-be would enjoy lush green days outdoors and lively gatherings in a contemporary yet playful house steeped in art and culture.

Eventually, that vision became possible with the discovery of a lot perched on a limestone bluff and covered with a thick canopy of live oak trees overlooking Lake Austin. To make their dream here a reality, they turned to architect James LaRue and interior designer Fern Santini. “James brings incredible warmth to his designs,” the wife notes, “and Fern has such a wealth of knowledge.”

As their family—which now includes two boys and a baby girl—began to grow, so too did their ideal abode. Navigating its footprint around the fairytaleworthy oak trees posed the first challenge. “The city of Austin classified them as heritage trees,” notes LaRue, whose project manager was Emily Haydon.

“So they absolutely had to be protected.” With sufficient setbacks, he designed a U-shaped layout that deftly cradles the ancient oaks. Landscape designer Rick Scheen and landscape architect John Hall also created modular steel planter boxes mirroring the home’s rectilinear frame. “Our yard is the perfect spot for ‘tree ball,’ a game the boys invented with their grandfather,” muses the husband of the resulting outdoor spaces. “The trees are a part of our lives.”

Though modern in style, the vernacular of the residence was deeply informed “by what we call Hill Country contemporary, using materials seen across the region,” continues the architect.

These geographical details unfold through locally sourced limestone walls and wood ceilings, which flow from the exterior to interior. Accents of patinated copper paneling “pick up the color of the trees,” he adds. “It’s a living finish that will get richer over time.”

Taking the baton, Santini further interpreted organic textures in unexpected ways inside. In the foyer, for example, a wall tiled in custom straw marquetry creates geometric facets that catch sunlight. Elsewhere, she collaborated with

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builder Greg Reynolds to construct a cantilevered staircase from reclaimed oak beams. Paired with a glossy glass-and-brass railing, the design offers “a great mix of something crisp with something old,” describes the designer. “Combining new and vintage always keeps a house from looking dated.”

LaRue and Santini also focused on cultivating a vibrant, family-centric lifestyle melding indoor and outdoor gatherings. The architect placed the entertainment area at the heart of the home, surrounding it “with glass on the sides, which brings in nature and reveals more of the site,” he explains. Meanwhile, glazed doors naturally guide festivities to the expansive negative-edge pool, where an elevated deck soars above the grounds.

“It’s a beautiful moment, viewing the lake with the water falling behind you,” adds LaRue. Santini fleshed out these luminous spaces with an eclectic blend of art and decor. Because the clients opted to start from scratch, the designer wanted to bring in items with timeworn patina—from the vintage Belgian oak dining table to the kitchen’s antique rug. Conversely, for more contemporary furnishings, the couple gravitated “to works of art that just happened to be functional,” she recalls.

These include pieces with dynamic silhouettes and a sense of movement, namely the dining room’s chandelier with colorful floating LED candles and the living room’s circular hanging chair “that everyone always gravitates toward,” laughs Santini.

Meanwhile, other artworks lean more sentimental, including a piece in the foyer by French-Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez that nods to the wife’s Venezuelan roots. Honoring the owners’ adopted hometown, Austin artists also enjoy pride of place, as evident in the living room’s Lance Letscher collage and the breakfast area’s neon installation by Evan Voyles. Strong color accents trend nostalgic as well, like the game room bar’s green hue selected in homage to Steve McQueen’s famed Jaguar, one of the husband’s favorite vintage cars.

Surrounded by light and life, the kids already claim the house as their own, running well-worn circuits up and down the stairs. Indeed, this abode has become a scaffolding for memories the couple had always imagined. “I think we all had places we loved so much growing up in our home that we still reconstruct from memory,” shares the husband. No doubt this residence has given these owners exactly that.

A gallery alcove showcases artwork by Mr. Brainwash flanked by a pair of Italian midcentury brass and Murano glass sconces. A red-lacquered Elizabeth Garouste Buster commode from Ralph Pucci grounds the vignette.

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Above: The outdoor living space mixes Summit’s X Collection seating in Perennials fabric, Sutherland Furniture Reef round tables and a Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights lantern.

Opposite: The dining room features an Ingo Maurer Flying Flames chandelier from Scott + Cooner, Gilda B. chairs by Jacopo Foggini for Edra and a table from Lucca Antiques. Art is by Giuliano Bekor.

The Rehme Steel Windows & Doors wall is through Exclusive Windows & Doors of Austin.

Above: Boffi cabinetry appears in the kitchen alongside Walcott counter stools. Four Point Lighting Design, LLC oversaw the home’s lighting design with designer Fern Santini selecting the decorative fixtures, including these Indonesian woven gold-wire pendants from JF Chen. The Dornbracht faucet is from Alexander Marchant.

Opposite: In the breakfast area, Evan Voyles’ neon artwork illuminates the bespoke Piet Hein Eek Canteen table from The Future Perfect paired with midcentury Dutch armchairs. A Gerard chandelier

by Studio Van den Akker hangs overhead.

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Left: Benjamin Moore’s Gondola Ride coats the game room’s bar cabinetry. Inez stools from Crump & Kwash line a Black Fantasy counter from Architectural Tile & Stone below pendants from Lucca Antiques. Michael Laube artwork is from Laura Rathe Fine Art. Opposite: The game room is home to vintage de Sede leather seating from Jean-Marc Fray and a Kyle Bunting rug. The limitededition hybrid ping pong and pool table is from James Perse.

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Above: The primary bathroom’s cantilevered walnut vanity supports honed Calacatta marble from Architectural Tile & Stone. Lariat sconces from Apparatus join custom mirrors from Allan Knight. A Rosemary Hallgarten hide tops a Victorian brass stool.

Opposite: Expansive windows perfectly frame views in the primary bathroom, which is anchored by a Boffi Fisher Island tub featuring a Fantini Venezia filler from Alexander Marchant. A rug from Black Sheep Unique adds texture underfoot.

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