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ATLANTA MARKET BIGGER + BETTER THIS JULY Renewed Interest Optimism, confidence and demand for fresh, in-stock product were the overwhelming sentiments of buyers and sellers who attended Atlanta Market at AmericasMart in January 2021. Retailers and designers, alike, were excited to source in person with protocols in place to keep everyone safe.

As the momentum continues, July’s Market is poised to be an even bigger and better market experience. With more than 2,000 home decor brands presented across hundreds of showrooms and temporary exhibits, Atlanta Market offers a curated, cross-category shopping experience unlike anywhere else, featuring tabletop, housewares, accessories, seasonal decor, fine gifts and much more. Beyond discovering new product, attendees find a community of people who shares a passion for quality and originality.

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D E S I G N D I S PAT C H The little black book of all things new and fabulous in the local community.

Radar 86

AS TOLD TO Three couples sound off on the collaborative nature of architectural interiors.

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A R C H I T E C T U R A L LY S P E A K I N G An exploration of the changing tides of residential design.

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NEWSWORTHY Disrupted vertical detailing keeps things interesting in the home.

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M AT E R I A L Tiles with pretty palettes and artistic flair come into focus.

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TREND Luxe pauses to celebrate the American library and its wealth of inspiration.

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SPOTLIGHT A side-by-side study on how form, finish and material make all the difference.

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K I TC H E N + B AT H Beautiful bar vignettes are the latest focal point for homeowners.

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THE REPORT Color is more personal than ever, as evidenced by the contemplative combinations of the day.

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A Bronxville home honors its 1909 roots and garden setting while adapting for a designer’s young family.

The soup-to-nuts renovation of a Brooklyn Heights apartment yields a refreshing urban oasis.

A designer’s hand-formed lamps, accessories and furnishings bring her back to her first love: sculpture.

Bold color, punchy pattern and a budding art collection set a Rye couple’s newbuild residence apart.

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TIME TO GET OUTSIDE EASE OF LIVING As outdoor living environments continue to rival those indoors, designers are on the lookout for dependable, genuine and innovative furnishings. Enter, Lloyd Flanders, the heirloom-quality outdoor furniture manufacturer on a mission to enhance homeowners’ lives. With impeccable workmanship, timeless style and unmatched comfort, Lloyd Flanders’ furniture achieves this goal, seamlessly. Made from materials that look as good as they last, each collection is handcrafted from the company’s Lloyd Loom® wicker fabric, woven vinyl or teak—and never burrs, cracks or peels.

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I hope that you, too, will find your creative spark.

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London-born artist and designer Christina Z Antonio recently released her Helios lighting and chair collection in a sublime purple gradient using hand-blown glass, neon, stacked leather and fuzzy alpaca, inspired both by the healing power of light and James Turrell’s 2013 Guggenheim exhibit “Aten Reign.” Luxe caught up with Antonio from her Chelsea studio in Manhattan to learn more about her process. christinazantonio.com

Why focus on lighting and chairs for this collection? I never imagined them together originally, but as I was creating a space where they coexist, I felt they related so well. In essence, they are experiential sculptural pieces.

How were you drawn to the healing powers of light? Light has always played a central role in my meditation practice. When I am able to visualize light, it becomes one of the most powerful modalities in healing.

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BLUEPRINT Drawing inspiration from iconic eras in fashion’s greatest cities—1920s Paris, 1970s London and 1980s Tokyo—NoHo’s newest luxury condo, 40 Bleecker, tapped Colony co-op to design three turnkey model units. Situated on the seventh floor of the boutique 12-story Rawlings Architects-designed building, the units were designed to “encapsulate the lasting relevancy of global fashion history, the independent American design spirit and the unapologetic style of downtown Manhattan,” says Jean Lin, Colony’s founder and creative director. From the KWH oak étagère with brass insets in the Paris20 residence inspired by the timeless elegance of Coco Chanel and the Art Deco movement to a vintage Percival Lafer red leather sofa in the London70 unit channeling both leather-clad punks and tailored tartans of Savile Row, each object has been carefully curated. 40bleecker.com

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Designer-favorite rug company Marc Phillips has opened a newly expanded showroom inside Manhattan’s Decoration and Design Building. Designed by Uli Wagner, the sumptuous space features darker, moodier vignettes in rich textures like cerused wood and Maya Romanoff wallpaper with accent lighting by Studio Atomic.

"We tried to create a residential feel and architectural setting for the rugs,” said Wagner, who took full advantage of the building’s good bones and large semi-round window for natural light. The showroom displays Marc Phillips’ newly launched collections— including Sierra, which mimics natural landscapes, Rebel, made of leather, and distressed Moroccans—on white plaster, concrete-like tables, sliding racks and seasonally changing furniture scenes, designed to inspire the imagination. “It’s somewhere designers will actually want to spend time where it’s easy and enjoyable to view samples and full-size rugs,” says Marc Partial, co-founder of Marc Phillips. They’ve rolled out the proverbial red carpet. marcphillipsrugs.com

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An elegant two-story loft inside Ralph Walker’s 1929 Art Deco residential tower in Chelsea has been transformed by international Galerie Philia and Italian architect and designer Pietro Franceschini.

Showcasing works by the gallery’s 40 international artists and designers, 70 works of furniture, decorative arts and collectible design are on display through May 15. “The main objective is to create a dialogue between the different pieces in a set up that reflects Galerie Philia’s style,” says Franceschini, whose Bling Bling chair made of ash wood and lamb shearling (above) graces the exhibition alongside his brass Gold Arch Console. Other highlights include a dreamy “pastel bedroom” with a sculptural neon-yellow floor lamp by French designer Léa Mestres (below) and a trance-inducing color field painting by Brazilian artist Theo Pinto. galerie-philia.com

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When friends commissioned Brett Beldock to design their townhouse, what started as a career in fashion swiftly transformed into a passion for interior decorating and furniture design—and her eponymous company, Brett Design, was born. New York-based Beldock just launched her 13th collection with CB2, complete with beds, desks, chairs, rugs and tables in soothing natural materials like oak, leather, viscose and shearling.

Her personal favorite from the new collection? The Avalon Bar (shown).

“It’s such a great staple,” says Beldock.

“It references the ’70s, but with the addition of brass and rattan it has a fresh look.” Drawing inspiration from that era of fashion designers, such as Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin and Courrèges, as well as the fabrics of Anni Albers and Bauhaus designers, Beldock also specializes in wallpaper with a line 3,000 styles strong. Her new watercolor prints awash with florals and geometric forms were designed in part to ease pandemic isolation and bring springtime flowers and colors inside. “I love an element of surprise,” the designer says. “That’s always top of mind when I’m dreaming up new designs.” brettdesigninc.com

SHELF LIFE Blending bold colors and patterns with plush furnishings and ornate architectural detailing, Corey Damen Jenkins’ debut book Design Remix: A New Spin on Traditional Rooms showcases the award-winning designer’s flair for the dramatic. Likening him to a peacock—“imposing and serene, yet full of vivacity”—decorator Jamie Drake says of Jenkins in the book’s introduction, “The spaces he designs are restful yet deliciously piquant, always with a daring touch of boldness (or quite a few) added assuredly into his schemes.” The Detroit-born Jenkins started his career in the auto industry before pounding the pavement to go after his designer dreams—and also paving the path for broader representation in the industry. “I didn’t look like the interior designers they had seen in magazines and on TV,” said Jenkins, who today has an office in New York. With chapters entitled “Bold Standard,” “Less is More” and “Haute House,” Jenkins leads readers through a lush and enticing interior world, offering up advice on how to use color in unexpected ways, create a minimal look within traditional interiors and accessorize with fashion-inspired elements. rizzoliusa.com

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SW: At first, we were both skeptical about working together. Ben had a new architecture career, but in my interior design practice, I had a desperate need I knew he could fill. For some time he toggled between two jobs. After a while, we asked ourselves: “Are we really going to do this—be married and work together?” We are so aligned in terms of vision, narrative and goals for the client, that in the end it was effortless.

BW: We respond to our clients’ needs and desires, but we are known for a soft minimalism—or, in some ways, a feminine brutalism. SW: I’d be the “feminine” in that phrase. There’s a tension that we think makes projects so exciting—it’s when opposing forces meet. Generally, Ben is more of a minimalist and prefers less adornment. Though I appreciate that, as a designer I like to get in and mess things up a bit. In the end, we value and find meaning in each other’s perspective, and it balances things out.

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BW: At work, we don’t have disagreements; it’s more like a merging of ideas. We might have two competing thoughts, but by hashing it out, they eventually merge into one. It’s more of a push and pull than a conflict, and it leads to the best ideas for sure. The end product is so much richer, and more filled with surprise and unexpected elements. SW: We both like to be strategic about lighting, and we always agree on unconventionally shaped rugs, streaky dramatic shadows, sculptural wall art and travertine. BW: She usually wants to put a banquette in every room, and because it’s an architectural intervention in interior design, I agree.

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HF: We met in a park in Washington, D.C. She had a Dalmatian, and I love dogs, so I said hello. In truth, I was smitten. A year later, she walked into the architecture office where I was working as a new employee. I was dumbfounded and remembered her after all that time MF: I really didn’t remember him! But we became fast friends. We had a lot in common from the get-go, especially both being architects, and we ended up dating, then marrying and then moving to Los Angeles.

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HF: We both have a fascination with Los Angeles architecture and its spirit of experimentation and indoor-outdoor living. MF: I was born on the island of Mallorca, and the Spanish approach to architecture resonates here—it’s a natural, Mediterranean feeling.

HF: We seek simplicity. We hew to stylistically simple solutions that have informal derivations and a quiet aesthetic signature. MF: We begin a project by looking at a client’s rituals. We are more interested in what they do every day, and what they appreciate about their daily moments.

HF: Our process is collaborative. We come up with an idea together and pursue it. Married friends ask us how we do it without arguing, and I tell them that when we’re working we never disagree.

MF: We have skills that complement each other. Hunter is good at committing to a concept or idea, and never steering away from it. I am good at spatial interactions and interventions.

HF: At home, Mariapaz doesn’t want anything in the house that is not beautiful.

So, the simplest elements can become a project. We had a plastic Brita pitcher, and we wanted something more attractive, so it became a search for the most beautiful glass pitcher in the world. MF: It is hard not to work 24/7. We try to have non-work time, but work does permeate everything we do. To us, it is all one life.

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Heide Hendricks and Rafe Churchill Hendricks Churchill, Connecticut

HH: We are both from the same town, Woodbury, Connecticut. We met at my parents’ house—my family was building a rock wall, and Rafe heard about it and showed up one day. We knew of each other’s families, but we went to different high schools, and we never met before that day. We both moved to New York City a year later and started dating, and we’ve now been married for 25 years.

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HH: When it comes to style, I’d say he’s more adventurous, and bolder with colors.

I’m bold when putting things together; like hanging a Renaissance painting next to a modern Abstract Expressionist painting. RC: I’d say we are on the same page. After 25 years, we can walk into an antique shop, and she will be able to pick out exactly the things I like.

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RC: In college, I majored in sculpture and architecture. But my whole family was in construction, so I grew up in construction— I came to design work as a tradesperson. In New York, I started working on renovations of galleries and loft apartments. HH: I was working in publicity for art museums. But Rafe and I were buying homes, fixing them up and selling them on the side—that’s how we first started working together. It was my hobby before it became my full-time job.

RC: In 2003, we got our first opportunity to work together on a project for someone else.

It was what we called the “New Farmhouse” in Sharon, Connecticut. Heide joined me officially halfway through that project as an interior designer. A lot of firms offer just architecture or just interior design—and working with another firm can be a careful dance, making sure you don’t step on any toes and that you are speaking the same language. We have the advantage of speaking the same language.

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ago—one stone on top of the other.

We’re lucky as design professionals, not just because it’s an active market, but because it’s an exciting time of innovation in material development and production.”

Energizing her outlook of late, Schicketanz has partnered with several like-minded prefab home companies on executing her designs. As opposed to trucking in materials and labor, the approach cuts time, energy and a staggering amount of construction waste.

“Producing highly customized homes offsite,” she says, “is really the future.”

A home in Tennessee by Bobby McAlpine and Greg Tankersley boasts a connecting barn that doubles as a play area for grandchildren and an easily convertible party space.

In a sea of change, authenticity’s stronghold sets a reassuring undertone.

Extended time at home “has taught us what serves us as a friend,” says McAlpine.

“Decades ago, we were building houses that we learned to want whereas now, people are asking what the truth is about their life.” Adds Tankersley, “Clients are designing forever homes. I don’t think you can build more green than that.”

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A strange thing happened this past year: Nobody visited. Stripped of show and distilled to domesticity, slowly, home began to look a bit different. If you ask architecture partners Bobby McAlpine and Greg Tankersley, it began to look like a country house.

“I’ve found that people transfer more of their hearts to their second residence,” explains McAlpine. “A primary home asks, ‘How do I present myself to the world?’ Whereas the second home is all-eyes-off. It’s the truth.” Arguing the shift, the architects cite growing requests for insular amenities like spirited-away offices, accessory dwellings devoted to health and hobby, and outdoor rooms. In the same thread, they’ve observed a return to country home traditions of yesteryear in a departure from open-concept floor plans to “destination kitchens” and defined dining rooms, and in a fresh emphasis on workhorses like mud rooms and cloak rooms. For Tankersley, “beautiful, casual spaces that speak of humility” crystallize the mood switch. “I don’t think anybody finds ego attractive anymore,” he adds.

With e-design now de facto, it’s an interesting time for realizing these shifting ideals of luxury. Architect Peter Pennoyer offers a robust menu of in-house services, from virtual renderings that allow, say, finish sampling under different lighting exposures, to 3D-printed resin models that are accurate down to exterior brick count. The final tier?

Virtual reality, a custom, hyper-realistic model in the cloud that clients access via headset, allowing them to “visit” and further specify their home before ground breaks. The technology has proved valuable on the back end, too. “During Covid, we’ve had meetings between our Manhattan office and our engineers in Connecticut where we’re all ‘together’ in a house in Florida, slapping Post-it notes on a virtual wall,” he laughs. “I think it challenges us to do things that are even more special for each project.”

Technology is also fighting climate change. In California, architect Mary Ann Schicketanz has been championing sustainability for decades. Net-zero principles are as integral to her practice as permits, yet looking forward, she says, will require a more radical stance. “We build the same way we did 5,000 years

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Located in southern Ontario and designed by architecture firm Partisans, Fold House bends into the contours of a hillside through its wave-like wood-and-steel structure, representing the current trend toward curves and organic shapes in residential design.

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Manhattan architecture-engineering firm edg’s custom interior wall panels and coverings—the first to be designed entirely by Artificial Intelligence—utilize a client’s design preferences and complex technology to offer endless options of visually compelling surfaces.

“I don’t think this is a flash in the pan,” says Josephson. “The more people see that this is achievable, the more people are going to want it and pursue it.”

Creating surfaces with an interesting and compelling presence is exactly what Manhattan architecture-engineering firm edg is doing with its new customizable interior wall applications. While leveraged through 3D printing and AI technology, the firm offers “organic forms” consumers wouldn’t traditionally find in a contemporary box-like apartment building.

“Living in a very ornamental city,” says the firm’s founder, John J. Meyer, “there is a natural desire to be creative when construction is extremely limited to brick and concrete.” Using hundreds of thousands of permutations from one algorithm to create these patterns, the options are limitless when it comes to creating wavelike, fluted or densely repeating patterns.

This reinvigorated biomimicry reminds us that as humans we crave a connection to nature, and as interest in sustainability grows, the future will always be organic.

“No one can deny in these designs that there’s dynamism and movement,” says Josephson. “The things we celebrate most, even in classical art, are decidedly organic.”

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It’s no coincidence that fluted, linear designs are making a major comeback. Often visible on surfaces and architectural details—think interior walls, exterior siding, stairwells and furnishings with wood grains—architects and designers say the undulating design is a nod to nature, offering a soothing, pleasing effect that’s right for the times.

“Many believe the art you hang on the wall is what gives a home character,” says architect Kevin Alter of Alterstudio Architects. “However, I believe architecture allows walls to have their own charisma and not just as a kind of neutral surface, but actually something that has presence. I think that is powerful.” The oscillating details create a sense of coziness—akin to hygge— and standout visual appeal, especially when applied to wood materials, Alter explains.

Similarly, Jonathan Friedman of Torontobased architecture studio Partisans says these striking applications allude to the modernism movement. “It’s a mashup—a lot of different eras are resurfacing right now,” he says. “By looking back and resynthesizing them, we can actually reinvigorate the architecture of today.”

The firm’s Fold House project in southern Ontario, which showcases an undulating pool house structure enveloped into the side of a hill, puts the modern organic concept front and center. Cofounder Alex Josephson says that as these sculptural forms become more accessible, they grow more popular in the residential world.

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GROUND WORK Clockwise, from top left: Watermark in Indigo Stroke / cletile.com. Flat Side Plate in Dove Grey / ilbuco.com. Shuttle Mono in Denim by Neisha Crosland / deferranti.com.

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Clockwise, from top right: 5222 Adamina / Price upon request / caesarstoneus.com. MB0168S Sunglasses / $450 / montblanc.com. Facade Rug in Chestnut / From $312.50 / tufenkian.com.

Topanga Medium Table Lamp by Kelly Wearstler / $1,069 / circalighting.com. Sunridge Rectangular Cocktail Table by Barclay Butera / Price upon request / lexington.com. Ada Black/ Multicolor Dining Armchair by Nodo / $1,155 / artemest.com. Luxury Suede Pilllow in Camel / $925 / frette.com. Chiseled Bone Magnifying Glass / Price upon request / globalviews.com.

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Richard Kennedy Architects looked to the surrounding Arizona landscape to inform the design of the Scottsdale Public Library’s Arabian branch, resulting in a LEED-certified structure that appears as if it was excavated from the Earth.

Terra-cotta walls, a stone roof and intersections of steel and glass create the feeling of being immersed in a canyon. Inside the central courtyard, light pours into the building’s angled windows, casting a bronze glow and dispersing dramatic shadows throughout. scottsdalelibrary.org

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Clockwise, from top right: Nicobar Fabric in Citrus / Price upon request / jimthompsonfabrics.com. Sagan Classic String Loafer in Chaperon Red Asteria Suede / $502 / baudoinlange.com.

Michelle Chaise / Price upon request / theodorealexander.com. Nobiliare Chest / Price upon request / ebanista.com. Agate and Diamond Signet Ring by Yvonne Léon / $675 / net-a-porter.com.

Contessa Cake Plate in Indaco / $345 / ginori1735.com. Penguin Classics Baroque Palette Book Set / $150 / juniperbooks.com. Crown Lantern / Price upon request / fisherweisman.com.

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One of the surviving relics of decadent early20th-century New York is linked to none other than Gilded Age banker J.P. Morgan. An avid collector, Morgan commissioned a personal library by architect Charles F. McKim in 1906, which later became public in 1924. Three levels of books soar upward of 30 feet to a ceiling of ornate lunettes and spandrels depicting signs of the zodiac and famous contributors to the arts and sciences, cementing itself as an impressive example of American Renaissance style. themorgan.org

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Libraries have long been a communal gathering place and beacons of optimism, and the colorful façade of the Chicago Public Library’s Independence branch is both literally and figuratively brightening the neighborhood. In a brilliant move of urban planning, atop the two-story, 16,000-square-foot library proudly sits four floors of affordable and senior housing apartments. A challenge in and of itself, John Ronan Architects succeeded in ensuring that the mixed-use building accommodates—and inspires—residents and visitors alike. chipublib.org

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IN FRAME Fascinated by the way a mirror expands and reflects space into another dimension, master glass designer Alison Berger collaborated with RH on a collection that includes the Aperture Rectangular and Square Mirrors, shown in vintage brass and satin nickel. Each piece holds a swiveling lens that magnifies and distorts the details of a room, continuously casting changing patterns of light. rh.com

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Assembled using bronze, stainless steel and walnut, the elegant seating is punctuated by a continuous, repeated curve of the chairback that invites one to sink in. marsiaholzer.com

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LIGHT SHOW Inspired by a lunar halo, Gabriel Scott’s Luna A Desk Lamp features elegant blown-glass shapes that reference the moon’s diffused light and soft glow. Available in Satin Brass with white stone and bronze glass, as well as in Black with dark stone and smoked glass, the petite pieces are assembled by artisans in the company’s Montreal studio. gabriel-scott.com

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TALL ORDER Scandinavian and Swedish style mecca Eleish Van Breems teamed with lighting gurus Avantgarden to produce Trident, a line of contemporary lighting with a nautical twist that can bend and move as desired. The three-armed leather-wrapped floor lamp pays homage to vintage task lighting and comes in white, gunmetal, blue or natural leather with a brushed brass base. evbantiques.com

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Designer Jennifer Bunsa aims for each project to be distinct. “I like for the personality of my clients to shine through—it should really be all about them,” she explains. When the time came to renovate a residence in Connecticut for homeowners in the food and wine industry, devoting a separate area in the house to a beautiful bar was agreed upon from the outset. jenniferbunsa.com Where is the bar located in the house?

The renovated room you see here is actually a connector between two historic structures that date back to 1790. It’s really the first thing you see when you walk in the front door. I wanted the shiplap to echo the exterior of the old farmhouse while the reclaimed beams nod to original wooden posts unearthed during building.

How is this spot used? Because of the homeowners’ line of work, we wanted to craft a special space for pouring beautiful wine and stirring cocktails—this is important to them. The wife also makes coffee here each morning, sits down and has a moment to herself after the children go to school. I like to think this nook provides a calming influence at any time of the day.

Talk to us about the materials. The idea was to create contrast within the room but to keep it elevated with warmer tones and textures like the charred pine cabinetry, striking marble surfaces and unlacquered brass hardware, which is used throughout the home. I worked closely with Amuneal on the design and they completely understood the vision!

In Weston, Connecticut, Jennifer Bunsa incorporated a Vola faucet, Miele coffee maker and Sub-Zero wine refrigerator into the bar space she designed with Amuneal, which features charred pine cabinetry and brass detailing. Benjamin Moore’s Simply White decorates the walls; the leather chairs are by Bassam Fellows.

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Master fabricators Amuneal do it all—from creating doors and stairways to designing sleek kitchens and closets—but the brand’s sophisticated bar configurations are truly top of the line. CEO Adam Kamens discusses what goes into creating these polished vignettes. amuneal.com Make the bar specific to the space.

It’s common to see these areas against a wall but Jennifer Bunsa took a look at every angle in her project and created a beautiful combination with mounted, see-through shelving that incorporates the rest of the home.

Consider the finishes. Texture is very important and can actually create depth and warmth within a space. Shou sugi ban was used here, and we actually take the wood and char it, creating a very tactile effect.

Fabricate a focal point. Concealed bars used to be very popular but now people are really embracing these elegant schemes and making them an anchor of the room.

Mix up shelving. Amuneal offers open and closed storage, as shown here. Sometimes you want to hide the mess. Doors can create a nice weight, while open shelving adds airiness.

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Inspired by the meeting of the sun and the moon, Rohl’s Eclissi Kitchen Faucet collection offers a touch of modernity for the most functional room in the home. The pieces showcase a bespoke approach with a large assortment of handle combinations, spout designs and finish options. Shown is the Satin Nickel U-Spout with a Satin Nickel and Satin Gold handle. houseofrohl.com

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A longtime customer of P.E. Guerin, the country’s oldest hardware firm, designer Jeffrey Bilhuber knew who to call when he wanted to see his hardware vision come to life. While an antique cut-glass knob was the original starting point, the result rendered all facets of the hardware in metal for a dazzling effect. The suite includes No. 78771 Faceted Pull and No. 78740 Faceted Door Knob, shown below. peguerin.com

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Working with architect Garrett P. Nelson, designer Jolee Fennebresque chose a Brizo faucet, Niermann Weeks chandelier and RH pendants for this bar room in Charlotte, North Carolina. A custom paint color from Eastway Paints and art by Sarah Helser from Hidell Brooks Gallery completes the look.

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Jolee Fennebresque of Fennebresque Interiors knew that a moody statement bar was on her client’s must-have list for her new-build home in Charlotte, North Carolina. But it wasn’t until Fennebresque saw the Tropical Storm Quartzite at the stone yard that the scheme started to take shape: the honey tones of the countertops

complement a custom brown-black paint color, setting the ideal backdrop for the art adorning the walls. To add warmth, she opted for brass detailing unifying the hardware, lighting, sink and faucet. The end result is a master class in balancing elements to achieve a glam but livable space. fennebresqueinteriors.com

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Zephyr has introduced its Presrv Panel Ready Single Zone Beverage Cooler, which can be worked into existing under-counter cabinetry or rooms like the office, gym, bar or kitchen. One of the coldest units on the market, the appliance holds 7 bottles, 112 cans and goes down to 34° F making it ideal for storing soda and beer. zephyronline.com

KEEP COOL Designed for total flexibility, the innovative 24-inch Undercounter Convertible Drawer Refrigerator by Signature Kitchen Suite allows users to toggle between several temperature zones depending on what they need at the time. The six modes include pantry, fridge, bar, seafood, meat or freezer and can be instantly changed from -7° F to 50° F to accommodate grocery store purchases. Plus, Wi-Fi connectivity on the SKS app allows you to manage it all remotely from your phone. signaturekitchensuite.com

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EASY ACCESS Known for its amazing wine preservation systems, Dacor has added to its offerings with the 24-inch Integrated Wine Dispenser, shown in the new Graphite Stainless Steel finish. Using Argon gas technology, the latest model can store up to 4 bottles in dual temperature zones and keep the contents fresh for 60 days without the loss of flavor or aroma. dacor.com

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Color is personal and visceral, the perfect hue as cosseting as a cashmere wrap. Just ask designer Danielle Balanis, who swathed the walls of her office in an uplifting sage green and the ceilings in a sunny paisley wallpaper. Formerly the shadowy basement of her Mountain Brook, Alabama residence, Balanis made it her mission to imbue the newly crafted work-from-home space with optimism and inspiration, relying on garden-fresh tones and her collections of cherished artworks and antiques. “The colors are healing,” she says. “It’s my cocoon of creativity. I come down here, get lost and find my groove.”

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“Mustard is my number one, go-to color,” effuses designer Danielle Balanis. As testament, buffalo check portieres, Schumacher’s Katara paisley wallpaper on the ceiling and gimp fabric trimming the millwork bring a cheerful disposition to her otherwise deep green office space. daniellebalanis.com

Raised between Istanbul and Washington, D.C., interior designer Sara Bengur has a unique perspective on color associations. Luxe caught up with Bengur in the vibrant family room of a Manhattan client to hear her hot take on hue. sarabengur.com Where does a palette begin? I start by going to my clients’ homes with a giant bag full of fabrics, paint samples and carpets. I tell them to choose textures and colors they like— no stress, no ‘where would it go?’—just pure instinct. The pile they create becomes my starting point.

Tell us about this room. The inspiration was the Proportio Exhibit at Palazzo Fortuny at the Venice Biennale, which my clients had seen and loved. In Venice, you notice lots of layers and rich colors. The room faces east onto a courtyard, so I felt using warmer tones of red and orange would ground the space.

Advice for the color-shy? There’s a big difference between vegetable and commercial dyes. One thing I’ve found is that if you stick with natural vegetable dyes, and combine similar tones, you don’t get that unnecessary stimulation.

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What shades bring you comfort? Growing up in Turkey and vacationing in the Mediterranean, it was layers of ochre, terra-cotta and turquoise—whereas blue and green are the calming colors of the west. I find it fascinating that different cultures have different views on what nurtures.

Where are you drawing inspiration lately? Anywhere!

It could be an artwork or a great dress. The other night, I was watching the movie Luxor, and spied this Egyptian ferry painted in the most beautiful patterns of blue, red and peach. I had to pause and snap a picture.

I’ll probably end up incorporating it somewhere.

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Naturalistic, multifaceted color compositions distinguish the rug collections developed by Christopher Farr in collaboration with British designer Gregory Parkinson. This year, ‘Intertwine,’ a new range defined by space-dyed yarns yielding dimensional color effects, joins the inaugural collection, ‘Woven,’ sampled here in Color Weave Kilim in Mauve Straw and Beach Weave in Ocean Jade. Each rug is made-to-order in Mirzapur, India, with the ability to customize across hue, construction, size and style. christopherfarr.com

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PERFECT COCKTAIL “People think of our work as colorful, but if you actually look it’s quite neutral and restrained in a way,” insists designer Beata Heuman. Take for instance this London snug, where orange tigers prance across the walls and a theatrically canopied azure sofa stares down a moss green rug. Somehow, the tone is serene.

“Generally, I do neutral backdrops with flashes of color where you wouldn’t expect it,” explains Heuman, whose whimsical portfolio shines in her new book, Every Room Should Sing. “In this room, the traditional order would have been plain walls and pattern on the furniture, so we tried to invert that.”

Another trick: Using the same white paint across a home’s ceilings and woodwork, a move she deems “really important to tying things together.”

Heuman credits her philosophy to a deep-seated passion for art, citing Vermeer’s color mastery in particular as aspiration. “Think of his paintings.

They’re all dark and neutral, and then you’ll spot these flashes—a white collar, a red lip.” Similarly, “every room needs a pop of color,” she says. “Here, it’s the red beak of the bird on the pillow, and I have to say, that pillar box red is great. If a room doesn’t feel quite vibrant enough, adding a tiny splash of it can really lift things.” beataheuman.com

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“I’ve been known to decorate in blues and whites with natural touches, but lately, I’m in a whirlwind of devotion to pinks, greens and corals. I’m working on a London flat in those tones—dreaming of it now!” –AMANDA LINDROTH

“I’m governed by haute couture, and by the jewel tones and geometric energies found in nature. Admittedly, I’m an unapologetic maximalist, but I don’t believe in going bold ‘just because.’ ” –COREY DAMEN JENKINS Hidden Sapphire Paint / benjaminmoore.com. Game Show Fabric in Teal by Mulberry Home / leejofa.com. Custom Inlay / cbhardwoodfloors.com. Birds Tapestry Wallcovering / fschumacher.com. Zuqualla Tape in Multi/Gold / leejofa.com. Cotswold Thumb Latch in Burnished Brass / armacmartin.com.

THIS PAGE: SWEET SUBLIME PORTRAITS: COURTESY AMANDA LINDROTH. COURTESY COREY DAMEN JENKINS. COURTESY HEIDI CAILLIER. COURTESY DAVID FRAZIER. OPPOSITE: GRASS ROOTS PHOTOS: BJORN WALLANDER.

Southfield Green Paint / benjaminmoore.com. China Moonshell Fringe / samuelandsons.com.

Melon Batik Fabric in New Jungle on Tint / quadrillefabrics.com. Cypres Faux Wood Wallcovering / nobilis.fr. Violet Snail Pull in Antique Gilt / charlesedwards.com.

Terrazzo Tile in Verde / balineum.com.

DEEP DRAMA

NEUTRAL CONTRAST

“I’m drawn to masculine colors and materials juxtaposed in surprising yet classic combinations. I love deep browns and blues, and rarely use cool tones. If I bring in a gray or a white, it has to be warm.” –DAVID FRAZIER Tanner’s Brown Paint / farrow-ball.com. Reclaimed Longleaf Heart Pine in Chalk / thehudsonco.com.

Venimeuses Fabric in Nuit / pierrefrey.com. Toscana Braided Leather Cord in Hazelnut / samuelandsons.com. No 6071 Flush Ring Pull in Polished Nickel / nanz.com. Horsehair Wallcovering in Clydesdale / phillipjeffries.com.

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SOFT SATURATION

“I love integrating color, but prefer to work within a more muddy palette. I gravitate toward tones with a bit of brown in them, as they read more neutral and play well together, often in unexpected ways.” –HEIDI CAILLIER Setting Plaster Paint / farrow-ball.com. Marble Field Tile in Lilac / artistictile.com. Dolino Linen Fabric in Kaki / pierrefrey.com. Hollyhock Hand Block Fabric in Aubergine/Mint / jeanmonro.com. Zellige Tile in Weathered White / cletile.com. Ball Cabinet Knob in Unlacquered Brass / rejuvenation.com.

GRASS ROOTS DESIGNER BENNETT LEIFER SHARES THE QUARANTINE COLOR JOURNEY THAT MADE HIM LOVE HIS APARTMENT AGAIN. AS TO L D TO G R AC E BE ULE Y HUN T

My dad worked in finance, but he was very artistic. When I was a child, we’d spend weekends at the tiki bar in my grandparents’ basement painting and drawing. In college, I studied art history (as well as business), and I’ve always admired landscapes in particular.

There’s this pensive, thoughtful quality to oil paintings that I love staring at—something about those rich, botanical greens.

Which brings us to Covid. I had become a bit of a workaholic, rolling out of bed, crawling into sweatpants, going to the computer, and before I knew it, the day was done. I was looking for a hobby, and I thought, ‘Why not try oil painting?’

I did a ton of research, ordered my materials, and set out for the park near my apartment.

I have to tell you, it was … truly embarrassing.

There I was setting up the easel with an instruction manual, dabbing at my painter’s palette. At first there was this fear of judgment, but pushing through that fear to the other side was really wonderful.

As the weather grew cold, I came inside and realized I needed a dedicated space for my hobby. Rekindling my love of botanical green, I began refreshing my apartment, starting in

the living room where I got rid of my enormous dining table (since I haven’t been entertaining at scale), adding a tea table for meals and artwork in its place. Then, I began pulling in threads of green scattered through my home.

My favorite decorative screen—a gift from deGournay—used to sit in the foyer where I never saw it. Now, it anchors the space.

Similarly, I had a beautiful Tai Ping carpet in my bedroom, where it’s wonderful, sweeping pattern of green and blue was hidden under a mattress. Now, I enjoy it every day. I added plants and reconceived my art collection.

You know those moments when you just feel chic at home? The other night, I was FaceTiming with a friend, drinking from a green Baccarat glass, and I thought, ‘I feel chic!’ And I think it’s because I’m living in color. Green is amazing: It’s that perfect lagoon water, that perfect emerald jewel, that perfect eye color.

There are these few tones of green that just make me smile. bennettleifer.com

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Open Air in All Seasons A desire to spend time outdoors grows, and the art of creating at-home oases has never been so cultivated.

Lynx Professional appliances deliver function and beauty to this open-air culinary retreat. This outdoor kitchen has it all. Above The Napoli outdoor oven (LPZA) delivers homemade artisan pizzas and delicious dishes like baked bread, wild salmon on cedar wood, or even steak. An included outdoor sink (LSK24) and faucet (LPFK) provides easy cleanup. Opposite A professional built-in gas grill (L36TR), powerful side burner (LPB), refrigerator drawers (LM24DWR), and a wide assortment of under-counter storage cabinets round out the space.

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The Appliances You Must Have: The grill is certainly the centerpiece for most outdoor entertaining. However, I think it’s equally important to be able to have a place to relax and enjoy cold drinks, so I always recommend a refrigerator and icemaker.

A blender is great, too! Although they aren’t the most glamorous thing, I also feel that trash receptacles for each table are important. That way, guests can individually clean up, which makes your life easier later!

To achieve Kurth’s ultimate outdoor kitchen goals, check out the following from Lynx at AJ Madison:

L54TRNG 54-Inch Professional Built-In Grill With 1,555 Square Inches of Cooking Surface

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LM24DWR 24-Inch Two-Door Refrigerator

As entertaining in the open air continues to be popular, new innovations and ambitious design techniques come to the forefront. Here, premier appliance brand Lynx, purveyor AJ Madison and architecture/interiors expert extraordinaire Carol Kurth come together to give you the scoop on all things outdoor.

While it’s especially prevalent in a climate like that of New York, homeowners throughout the country are recognizing a desire to make more frequent use of their open-air oases. Outdoor dining—a wonderful way to gather and entertain safely—is here to stay. Add a patio heater or fire pit to keep things comfortable year-round (even summer evenings can get brisk in many places). If you live in an area with ample sunshine, consider structures like gazebos for some much-needed shade.

LCS30 30-Inch Built-In Cocktail Station

Designer Carol Kurth Weighs in on What’s Trending: Whatever was indoors is outdoors—drama, luxury, functionality.

Lynx and AJ Madison notice the preference too, citing that homeowners are even incorporating full kitchen islands using weatherproof cabinetry or stone hardscape.

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L20TR4 17-Inch Outdoor Trash and Recycle Center

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Introducing the 2021 LUXE Awards honoring excellence excellence,, innovation and the best residential architecture, interior design and landscape architecture projects across the country. country

Meet the Judges Luxe Interiors + Design invited design professionals from across the country to compete in the 2021 Luxe RED Awards, recognizing residential excellence in design. After receiving more than 1,000 entries, a panel of industry experts selected regional winners across 10 categories. Winners then competed for national recognition, and the public’s favorite projects vied for our Readers’ Choice awards. Meet the judges below, and turn the page to view this year’s winners.

Alessandra Branca

Gale Singer

Marc Appleton

DESIGNER AND FOUNDER, BRANCA, INC.

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, CIRCA LIGHTING

FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL, APPLETON PARTNERS LLP – ARCHITECTS

Internationally celebrated for interiors with an inviting flair, Alessandra Branca has a classicism running through her veins. Branca blends color, pattern and texture with an abundant sense of joy, a little wink, and the wisdom to make it all work in perfect harmony. The hallmark of any Branca interior is authenticity—reverence for quality craftsmanship, finely-tuned proportion and scale, rigorous attention to detail and a focus on the individual client. Whether she’s creating a family beach house, a Park Avenue pied-à-terre, a sailboat or a private club, Branca delivers a distinct point of view—and a deep understanding of how we want to live, wherever we find ourselves.

As the quintessential reseller of Visual Comfort & Co. family of brands, Circa Lighting is the premier resource for top-tier lighting products. Since 1998 when Gale Singer opened the first showroom in Savannah, Georgia, her business acumen has afforded the company broad renown among the design community and sustained growth, including product collaborations with design elites such as Chapman & Myers, Thomas O’Brien, Alexa Hampton, Suzanne Kasler and Kelly Wearstler. Singer was the 2020 recipient of the New York School of Interior Design’s Larry Kravet Design Industry Innovation Award. She remains committed to beautiful design and a brilliant customer experience.

Marc Appleton received a B.A. honors degree in English from Harvard College, and a Master of Architecture degree from The Yale School of Architecture. His work has received many awards from the American Institute of Architects and other organizations and has been widely published. He has won the Westweek Star of Design Lifetime Achievement Award, the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art’s Ross Awards Board of Directors Honor, and he was the first recipient of the Design Leadership Network’s Design Leadership Award. A native of California and Arizona, he is a founding member of the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch Foundation in Arizona and the Mingei International Museum of World Folk Art in San Diego.

Mark D. Sikes

Stephen Elrod

Pamela Jaccarino

INTERIOR DESIGNER AND FOUNDER, MARK D. SIKES INC.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, LEE JOFA AND BRUNSCHWIG & FILS

VICE PRESIDENT AND EDITOR IN CHIEF, LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

Mark D. Sikes is an esteemed interior designer and tastemaker working on projects throughout the United States. He is known for all-American sensibilities and a fresh take on classical aesthetics.

Sikes has a talent for creating beautiful and timeless interiors that embody an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. His rooms for the Kips Bay Show House in New York, Greystone in Beverly Hills, the Southern Living Show House in Birmingham and the Coastal Living Show House in Newport have been much celebrated. His first book, Beautiful, was a New York Times bestseller and his new book from Rizzoli, More Beautiful, debuted in September 2020.

A native of Southern Indiana, Stephen Elrod graduated from Indiana University and practiced as a residential interior designer before shifting to design trade showrooms and retail stores. His passion for interiors and product design form the backbone of his four-decade career, which includes positions with Baker, Knapp & Tubbs in Chicago, F. Schumacher & Company in New York, and Kravet, Inc., where he was asked to be Creative Director of Lee Jofa. Upon the acquisition of Brunschwig & Fils

by Kravet in 2011, Elrod became Executive Vice President, Creative Director overseeing their design studios and guiding the venerable houses of Lee Jofa and Brunschwig & Fils.

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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1 . ANNABODE C O L O R A D O

The design team grounded this open and airy Denver home with vintage furniture, handwoven wool rugs and statement pieces from local artisans, including Denver aerial photographer Evan Anderman.

Windows surrounding an interior courtyard let in a flood of light in this inviting Houston home. The formal living room features a vaulted ceiling accented by an ethereal Tara Shaw plaster chandelier.

3 . LINDSAY GER BER INTER IOR S S A N F R A N C I S C O

For a San Francisco home designed in collaboration with Forma Construction, a mix of high-end materials like Venetian plaster and durable fabrics combined to create a family-friendly space.

4 . OWNBY DESIGN A R I Z O N A

Douglas-fir ceilings are carried from the interiors to the exterior to reinforce this Paradise Valley, Arizona, residence’s connection to the outdoors. Textiles, rugs and lighting contribute to the organic ambience.

5 . LUCAS P A C I F I C N O R T H W E S T

Along with Hill Construction Company, the team renovated this cliffside La Jolla, California, house, working with materials, such as limestone, bronze and terrazzo, inspired by the coastal wildlife.

6 . ER IN SANDER DESIGN D A L L A S + F O R T W O R T H

A neutral palette and expansive windows give this Dallas dwelling a bright and inviting feel ideal for family gatherings and intimate areas for daily living.

7 . AMTOWER INTER IOR + DESIGN S O U T H E A S T

To create a light and soothing atmosphere in this Atlanta home, the team replaced existing floors with white oak, stripped away moldings and turned to materials like alpaca linen drapery and silk velvet pillows.

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photos: annabode: brandon lopez. marie flanigan interiors: julie soefer. lindsay gerber interiors: christopher stark. ownby design: digitography by dino. lucas: aaron leitz. erin sander design: nathan schroder photography. amtower interior + design: sarah dorio.

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8 . BR AD FOR D ID G R E A T E R N E W Y O R K

brad ford id: evan joseph. denise morrison interiors: shade degges. nicole white designs interiors: kris tamburello. magni kalman design: manolo langis. amy carman design: ryan hainey. international designers by rita chraibi: barry grossman. marcus mohon interiors: peter vitale.

This New York residence features a combination of contemporary and iconic furniture pieces that complement the design ethos of architect Jean Nouvel and interior architect Thierry Despont.

9 . DENISE MOR R ISON INTER IO R S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Alongside Devco Homes and architect Bill Guidero, the team selected textured materials to create this organic yet sophisticated space in Corona Del Mar, California. A palette of ivory, black and wood walks the line between rustic and modern.

1 0 . NICOLE WHITE DESIGNS IN T ER I OR S PA L M B E A C H + B R O WA R D

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Monochromatic colors bring a modern edge to this Coconut Grove, Florida, condo while serving as the perfect backdrop for a bold art collection and two green sofas in the living room.

1 1 . MAGNI KALMAN DESIGN L O S A N G E L E S

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In this Corona Del Mar, California, residence, walls of glass slide open to a central courtyard complete with water feature, 50-yearold bonsai tree and a digital art installation by Jennifer Steinkamp.

1 2 . AMY CAR MAN DESIGN C H I C A G O Rustic refinement abounds in a Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin lodge. Glass, steel and fieldstone are accented by rift-sawn white oak-clad walls that tie the home into the surrounding landscape.

1 3 . I N T E R N AT I O N A L D E S I G N E R S BY R I TA C H R A I B I M I A M I

Overlooking Biscayne Bay, this Miami abode aims to harmonize high fashion with interior design. Blue tones and graphic patterns

by Kenzo Takada complement water views.

1 4 . MAR CU S MOHON INTER IOR S AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Located just outside of Aspen, Colorado, this sleek home perched on the edge of a gorge was designed to embrace the views while the organic materials palette lends warmth.

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CLASSIC/TRADITIONAL B AT H R O O M INTERIOR DESIGN

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1 . G L E N DA E V E RS DE S IG N A R I Z O N A

A dark, dated Tuscan-style Scottsdale, Arizona, abode received a modern refresh in record time. Over the course of just three months, the design team brought in all new furnishings to create bright and family-friendly spaces.

2 . M OT IF D E S IGN SO LUTIO NS , LLC COLORADO

Updates to the floor plan allow for greater connectivity between living spaces, while rich leather, tribal textures and black-stained walls and millwork transform this Tudor-style Ken Caryl, Colorado, home into a modern-day castle.

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Designed by architect Martin Boyer in 1931, the renovation of this Charlotte, North Carolina, abode aimed to make spaces more inviting. Dark rooms were brightened with a palette of ivory, blue and gray, while heavy window treatments were replaced with whimsical printed linen draperies.

4 . D E N IS E M ORRIS O N INTE RIO RS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Taking cues from the Spanish Colonial architecture and seaside locale of this San Clemente, California, dwelling, the team selected natural flooring and patterned and textured pieces, like the vintage pillows in the primary bedroom.

5 . A L E X IN T E RIO RS , INC . H O U S T O N

Modern steel windows and custom white-oak flooring contribute to this Houston residence’s mix of new- and oldworld elements. Traditional furniture was updated with clean lines and clad with fabrics in cool tones for a light and airy feel.

6 . C H RIST IN E JA H AN DE S IG NS L O S A N G E L E S

An antique circular table and refinished wood floors pay homage to this Arcadia, California, home’s Federal style architecture while multidimensional gray wallpaper with subtle hints of pink enlivens the space.

7 . SULLIVAN DESIGN STUDIO S A N F R A N C I S C O Graceful lines, rich-toned woodwork, carved crown molding and elegant fabric selections give this traditional Los Altos Hills, California, home a sophisticated yet serene air. Neutral walls ground elaborate furnishings and pops of color.

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photos: glenda evers design: nick sorenson. motif design solutions, llc: david patterson photography. pursley dixon ford interior design: emily followill photography. denise morrison interiors: shade degges. alex interiors, inc.: julie soefer. christine jahan designs: nolasco studios. sullivan design studio: r. brad knipstein.

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photos: barrett oswald designs: tim lenz photo. pickering house interiors: nathan schroder. jma interior design: brantley photography. kristen nix interiors: michael hunter. z.w. jarosz architect p.a.: troy campbell. hoedemaker pfeiffer: haris kenjar. jenny brown designs: aimée mazzenga.

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8 . BA RRE T T OS WA L D DE S IG NS G R E AT E R N E W YO R K

In this Greenwich, Connecticut, colonial home, classic and natural textures are infused with contemporary colors to add interest and dimension. Furnishings accented with darker woods and metals ground the larger spaces.

9 . P IC K E RIN G HO U SE INTE RIO RS DALLAS + FORT WORTH

A renovation of a Highland Park, Texas, residence saw spaces decorated with simplified forms and thoughtful details.

In the dining room, a monochromatic color story starts on the boiserie and continues through the furnishings and rug.

1 0 . J M A IN T E RIOR D E S IG N PA L M B E A C H + B R O WA R D

Cherished pieces of furniture from the clients’ previous home were updated and reupholstered in softer blues,

greens and cream to echo this colonial residence’s surroundings in Juno Beach, Florida. Traditional elements like custom wall panelings and cabinetry add texture.

1 1 . KR ISTEN NIX INTER IOR S AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Embracing the Southern aesthetic of this historic Austin home from 1940, the team layered colorful and playful modern pieces as well as antiques on to the traditional design to make the space feel timeless.

1 2 . Z.W. JAR OSZ AR CHITECT P. A. M I A M I

Working in tandem with Jarosz Development Corporation, the team utilized a monochromatic palette in this neoclassical-style Miami dwelling, relying on wall paneling, millwork and plaster molding to provide visual interest.

1 3 . HOEDEMAKER PFEIFF ER PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T

Originally designed by Stuart Silk, this Seattle home received a fresh coat of white paint throughout along with new finishes in bronze, steel, limestone and pale oak. In the living room, the blue, green and gray palette draws inspiration from views of Lake Washington.

1 4 . JENNY BR OWN DESIG N S C H I C A G O For a bustling young family, an open floor plan was a must in the renovation of their Chicago home. While each room has its own unique personality, a palette of classic, colorful prints is subtly carried throughout the dwelling.

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3 . H ELIOTR OPE AR CHITECTS PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T

Cast-concrete walls extend from the edges of the site toward this Dallas home’s interior spaces, creating courtyards with bright, nature-filled views from every room. A narrow channel of water connects the entry to the pool.

Embracing the narrow clearing their clients selected on Orcas Island, Washington, the firm created a linear living space that fits organically within the surrounding forest.

Pocketing sliding doors at either end of the home allow for fluid movement between interiors and exteriors.

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4 . B E DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC. PA L M B E A C H + B R O WA R D

Tucked into a hillside, this Scottsdale, Arizona, residence makes use of strategically placed glass walls to open the house to the surrounding desert. A mixeduse materials palette of wood paneling, stucco and metal complements the landscape.

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photos: specht architects: casey dunn. phx architecture: phil johnson. heliotrope architects: sean airhart. be design associates, inc.: kris tamburello. semple brown design: david lauer. barliswedlick: peter aaron.

CONTEMPORARY/MODERN ARCHITECTURE

Contemporary minimalism reigns in this Ocean Ridge, Florida, abode. Stone archways at the front entrance guide the eye inside where full slabs of marble, back-lit glass and natural stone create an organic, calming atmosphere.

5 . SEMPLE BR OWN DESI G N C O L O R A D O

Wrapped in champagne-colored brick set off by moments of chocolate terra-cotta cladding, this Denver dwelling carries a midcentury modern aesthetic. Travertine flooring flows from the living room to the patio to blur the boundaries between interior and exterior.

6 . BAR LISWEDLICK G R E A T E R N E W Y O R K

Inspired by the clients’ rehabilitation of an old barn (in conjunction with expert Steven Miller) on their property in Waccabuc, New York, the firm created three barn-shaped volumes with a large courtyard between them. Views of the wild pasture conceived by designer Stephen Stimson complement the dining room’s casual and refined aesthetic.

7 . WHEELER KEAR NS AR CHITECTS CHICAGO

Single- and double-height spaces achieve the owner’s desire for both openness and intimacy in this Chicago residence. Working with Kadlec Architecture + Design, the firm used a neutral palette, allowing the architectural spiral staircase to shine.

8 . AIDLIN DAR LING DESIGN SAN FRANCISCO

Sited on a rocky desert plateau outside of Palm Desert, California, this home’s acetylated, burnt pine wood siding and interior collage of concrete, wood, stone and steel quietly contrast against the desert landscape’s lighter tones.

9 . XTEN AR CHITECTU R E L O S A N G E L E S

Interconnected volumes and planes define this Los Angeles residence. Working with Chimera Interiors, warm materials and earth tones were selected for the bathrooms to create an intimate environment.

1 0 . JEFFR EY DU NGAN AR CHITECTS SOUTHEAST

Texas limestone, cypress, hand-applied plaster and abundant light contribute to the quietly elegant atmosphere of a Lake Wehapa, Alabama, abode.

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The home’s modern architecture is offset with old-world elements, including antique furnishings, marble and French oak.

1 1 . R OST AR CHITECTS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

To maximize this Newport Beach, California residence’s connection to the outdoors, three large sliding doors pocket away to turn the lower level into an open-air pavilion. Flooring between the exteriors and interiors blurs the lines between the spaces.

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Thick horizontal slabs punctuate the levels of living in this Miami Beach abode, while floor-to-ceiling louvered doors provide a continuous flow from interior to exterior spaces. Exposed concrete and local custom millwork add visual interest.

1 3 . SMITHAR C AR CHI T EC TS DALLAS + FORT WORTH

By locating outdoor living spaces in the front half of this Dallas lot, the team preserved mature live oaks while maximizing garden space. A concrete wall bordered with lush vegetation visually protects the home, while a central atrium injects light into its heart.

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photos: wheeler kearns architects: richard powers. aidlin darling design: joe fletcher. xten architecture: steve king photography, steve king. jeffrey dungan architects: william abranowicz. rost architects: ryan garvin. [strang] design: claudio manzoni. smitharc architects: stephen karlisch.

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photos: candelaria design associates: werner segarra. ron davis custom homes: courtesy ron davis custom homes. historical concepts: eric piasecki. robert a.m. stern architects: eric piasecki. willhoit construction, inc.: tim krueger. wade design architects: paul dyer photography.

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1 . CA N D E L A RIA D E SIG N AS S O CIATE S ARIZONA

A fresh take on country French design, this Paradise Valley, Arizona, residence features exterior stone sourced from France and large steel doors and windows to capture views of Camelback Mountain.

2 . RON DAV IS C U STO M H O M E S DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Clean modern design meets sophisticated French chateau style in this Frisco, Texas, estate. An open floor plan directs views toward the pool area complete with a dramatic fire pit.

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3 . H ISTOR ICAL CONCEPTS S O U T H E A S T

Elements of 19th-century Greek Revival are woven in with artisanal quirks of the Lowcountry in this Green Pond, South Carolina, residence that was deconstructed into three separate pavilions connected only by outdoor hallways.

4 . ROBERT A. M. STER N AR CHITECTS G R E AT E R N E W YO R K

Exterior ornamentation abounds in this Virginia Beach, Virginia, abode, where picture windows are subdivided with muntins, and even the shingles are distinguished with diamond inserts and wave patterns.

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Built with sustainability in mind, the team opted for durable materials like shingles made of PVC and concrete roof tiles that look like cedar for this Newport Beach, California, home.

6 . WADE DESIGN AR CHITEC TS SAN FRANCISCO

To meet their clients’ desire for a home that embraced nature at every turn, the team created this low-lying compound in San Geronimo, California, where light permeates rooms from every angle.

7 . CU SIMANO AR CHITECT HOUSTON

With an exterior palette of heavy stone and salvaged timbers, the outdoor living area of this Chappell Hill, Texas, dwelling is perfectly sited to capture panoramic views of the rolling terrain.

8 . EVENS AR CHITECTS,

A KAA DESIGN COMPANY

LOS ANGELES

The renovation of this 1930s Los Angeles home saw the restoration of many charming original touches, as well as the addition of modern features.

The new dining room, enveloped in blue lacquer, is just one of those contemporary enhancements.

9 . EIGELBER GER AR CHITECTU R E AND DESIGN C O L O R A D O

Nestled at the base of Shadow Mountain, a materials palette of granite and wood

not only helps this Aspen, Colorado, ski chalet blend into its surroundings, but also ensures that it will age gracefully with time.

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DR IVDAHL A R C H I T EC T U R E PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T

A stone fireplace offset by wood and steel accents and floor-to-ceiling windows anchors this Cle Elum, Washington, great room. The rustic space creates a sense of fluidity between living, dining and kitchen areas, while distinct wall textures set each room apart.

1 1 . ROBBINS ARCHITECTURE INC. CHICAGO

Sited on top of a hill with expansive water views, this southwest Michigan home’s French doors welcome lakeside breezes inside. An interior palette of white and painted wood walls lends the space a timeless cottage atmosphere.

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photos: cusimano architect: zac seewald. evens architects, a kaa design company: karyn millet. eigelberger architecture and design: william abranowicz. gelotte hommas drivdahl architecture: john granen of john granen photography. robbins architecture inc.: richard powers photography.

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1 . AOME AR CHITECTS P A C I F I C N O R T H W E S T

A Medina, Washington, “sacred space” in which the owners could go to contemplate spiritual matters was brought to life through the use of post-and-beam construction and intricate hand-crafted joinery, in the manner of traditional Japanese teahouses.

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Wild and fun characterizes this dining room in a West Palm Beach, Florida, building by SCB, where the mix includes a floating wave credenza, a Peter Beard photograph of leopard cubs, Lucite chairs upholstered in multicolor velvet and a wicker giraffe bar.

3 . AMY CAR MAN DESIGN C H I C A G O

For the bar in this Beechwood, Wisconsin, vacation home, Amy Carman commissioned a mirrored front panel, and opted for a bunny-patterned Hunt Slonem-licensed wallpaper by Lee Jofa and Kelly Wearstler lamps.

4 . FEIN ZALKIN INTER IOR S M I A M I

Clean lines and architectural moldings specified by Jeffrey Dungan Architects was the key to creating the inviting design of this residence in Southwest Ranches, Florida, where neutrals were enhanced through stone, wallcoverings and dramatic lighting.

5 . ALLISON PALADINO INTER IOR DESIGN & C OL L EC T I ON S PA L M B E A C H + B R O WA R D

The juxtaposition of natural materials, specifically natural walnut for the steps and a backdrop of tactile limestone, render the staircase of a Jupiter, Florida, residence a functional work of art.

6 . LAU R A U DESIGN COLLECTIVE H O U S T O N

Dubbed “the conservatory,” this airy playroom in Pebble Beach, California, is swathed in a leaf-print wallcovering and captures a youthful vibe with the placement of lavender, pink and teal tones, textural rattan and a whimsical Selamat cactus.

7 . CHAD DOR SEY DESIGN D A L L A S + F O R T W O R T H

Style and serenity meet in this bay-inspired San Francisco “listening room,” which includes handmade task lighting and state-of-the-art sound equipment anchored by a fireplace.

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photos: aome architects: michael jensen photography. harry heissmann inc.: kris tamburello. amy carman design: dustin halleck. fein zalkin interiors: kris tamburello. allison paladino interior design & collections: sargent photography. laura u design collective: amy bartlam. chad dorsey design: douglas friedman.

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photos: clayton korte: casey dunn photography. sullivan design studio: r. brad knipstein. musso design group: emily followill. landry design group, inc.: manolo langis. vertical arts architecture: david patterson. redü home, llc: lance gerber. candelaria design associates: julianne mckay.

8 . CLAYTON KORTE A U S T I N + S A N A N T O N I O

Excavated into a limestone hillside in the Texas Hill Country, the design of this private wine cave complete with tasting lounge, bar and temperature-controlled cellar is elevated by white-oak millwork, Douglas-fir dropped ceilings and pendant lighting.

9 . SU LLIVAN DESIGN STU DIO S A N F R A N C I S C O

This tea-and-meditation space in Atherton, California, was crafted to honor the owners’ Chinese heritage using grass window shades similar to traditional bamboo, a rug textured like a tatami mat and furnishings by Chinese furniture designer Chi Wing Lo. 1 0 . MU SSO DESIGN GR OU P S O U T H E A S T

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A gathering place for the entire family, this Atlanta home library features extraordinary design elements such as custom, curvedglass partitions made in Italy and hidden doors connected to private staircases that lead to another study and private office.

1 1 . LANDRY DESIGN GR OU P, I N C . L O S A N G E L E S

Created to resemble a subway station, this L.A. recreation room is outfitted with cast-iron columns, concrete floors, a barrel ceiling and recessed lighting; an antique mirror-lined bar with a leather-finished brown marble countertop adds a touch of glam.

1 2 . VERTICAL ARTS AR CHITEC T U R E C O L O R A D O

The owners of this Steamboat Springs, Colorado, home were delivered the spa-like feeling they requested, complete with abundant natural light, expansive mountain views and a living space that transitions seamlessly to the patio to maximize the enjoyment of outdoor living.

1 3 . R EDÜ HOME, LLC S O U T H E R N C A L I F O R N I A

A representation of indoor-outdoor style, the living room at the center of this Palm Springs, California, home features pocketed window walls that disappear, custom bronze screens and a threesided fireplace clad in limestone slabs.

1 4 . CANDELAR IA DESIGN ASS OC I AT ES A R I Z O N A

Sophisticated and fun all at the same time, this indoor bowling alley at a Rio Verde, Arizona, home features luxe upholstered wallcoverings, a full bar and lounge area, and an aquarium separating it from a billiards area.

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BEST USE OF COLOR

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Mint and blue hues on the cabinets and Fireclay Tile backsplash contrast with white quartz countertops in this Coronado, California, kitchen, a palette driven by the clients’ love of gardening.

2 . 1 80 D E G RE E S D E S IG N + B UILD A R I Z O N A

The residents’ affinity for bold colors yielded the vivid marigold chosen for the entry of this Phoenix home. The hue, inspired by desert blooms, balances the ivory stucco and red glow of nearby Camelback Mountain.

3 . BE N JA M IN J OH NSTO N DE S IG N, LLC H O U S T O N

Pink stripes and prints, along with orange accents and original artwork, fulfilled the clients’ request for a playful bedroom for their granddaughters to stay in when visiting their Houston home.

4 . A L L IS O N BU RK E INTE RIO R DE S IG N AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

While the art collection in this Austin penthouse commands focus, color ranging from cool grays to rich jewel tones serves as a continuous thread bringing warmth, comfort and depth.

5 . P E N N Y BL AC K IN TE RIO RS LLC .

PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T

Depending on the time of day, when light hits the 3M Dichroic glass of the stair, it refracts and casts shadows in colors and shapes to dramatic visual effect in this Portland, Oregon, dwelling.

6 . HO U S E O F N OM AD S O U T H E A S T

Balinese design was the jumping-off point for this modern home office in Davidson, North Carolina. Sherwin-Williams’ moody Dark Night for the walls amps up the impact of the black, wood and rattan elements.

7 . L A N T H IA HO G G D E S IG NS C O L O R A D O

Thanks to a whimsical custom silk-and-wool Stark carpet and an Arno Bruse artwork reminiscent of Piet Mondrian nearby, this Denver residence is a showcase in primary colors.

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photos: j hill interiors, inc.: jenny siegwart. 180 degrees design + build: an pham. benjamin johnston design, llc: courtesy benjamin johnston. allison burke interior design: casey dunn. penny black interiors llc.: christopher dibble. house of nomad: dustin peck photography. lanthia hogg designs: susie brenner photography.

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White-oak paneled walls and neutrals for the coffee table, chairs and carpet in this Manhattan apartment’s living room allow prominent statement pieces—artwork in vivid chartreuse and the blue velvet Vladimir Kagan sofa—to pop.

9 . JENNY BR OWN DESIGNS C H I C A G O

Playing off the plantings in the garden outside, a cheery green offers maximum impact in this Chicago family room. Blue accents complement the hues in the tartan carpet underfoot.

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Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue in a glossy finish draws the eye to a bar area in the main public rooms of this Nantucket, Massachusetts, retreat. An interior window acts as a subtle screen and preserves the surprise when rounding the corner.

1 1 . ALLISON PALADINO INTE R I OR D ESI G N & COLLECTIONS P A L M B E A C H + B R O W A R D For this Jupiter, Florida, home, the clients asked for outside-ofthe-box color. In a guest bedroom, the yellows on the bed and bench’s upholstery and artwork animate the space.

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1 2 . STU DIO THOMAS JAMES DALLAS + FORT WORTH

Gray, white, cream and brown tones in the living room of this Dallas house set the stage for the clients’ art collection, including a Miles Aldridge photograph selected with art consultant Jennifer Klos.

1 3 . B PILA DESIGN STU DIO M I A M I

An intense blue conjures up a coastal feel and connects the bar and lounge to the living room of this Miami home. The deep shade on the walls makes the white-painted millwork stand out.

1 4 . FAU LKNER AR CHITECTS S A N F R A N C I S C O Red-orange glass imbues spaces in this Truckee, California, home with a hue that recalls the color of cooling magma, a nod to the geological history of the area.

photos: claus f. rademacher architects: christian torres photography. jenny brown designs: cynthia lynn kim. susan masterman architects: leigh mccarthy 2020. allison paladino interior design & collections: sargent photography. studio thomas james: costa christ. b pila design studio: nick johnson. faulkner architects: joe fletcher.

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Thanks to a U-shaped plan, the backyard of this Santa Barbara-style Dallas abode is visible on three sides and acts as a centerpiece and entertaining venue.

2 . HO L L A N D E R D E SIG N LANDS CAP E A RC HIT E C TS G R E A T E R N E W Y O R K

Between the agricultural fields and saltwater ponds of Long Island, the landscape of this contemporary home celebrates its distinctive location and ecosystem. It offers a rooftop garden that evokes a blooming meadow.

3 . STAC I M U N IC IN TE RIO RS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Versatile outdoor space was paramount to this midcentury Palm Springs, California, abode’s overall concept. At the entry, comfortable seating and a fire pit greet visitors.

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6 . FER NANDO WONG OU T D OOR LIVING DESIGN P A L M B E A C H + B R O W A R D Reviving this iconic West Palm Beach property, originally the work of architect John L. Volk meant restoring the iconic gardens, including several landmarked trees while establishing livable spaces for its modern-day inhabitants.

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7 . COLWELL SHELOR LAN D SCA PE AR CHITECTU R E A R I Z O N A Harmonizing the built structure and the site was the goal behind the creation of this Paradise Valley, Arizona, home.

A courtyard off the main bedroom features a sculptural palette of cactuses, aloes and a blooming Bauhinia tree.

Seasonal changes, filtered sunlight, existing natural systems and an appreciation for the development patterns of classic Western homesteads influenced this Aspen, Colorado, retreat nestled within a mature aspen forest.

The landscape of this Carmel Valley, California, home, ideally situated at the top of a gently sloping hill, includes a sun-drenched meadow of native perennial grasses that soften the transition to the garden’s edges.

photos: jason osterberger designs: nathan schroder photography. hollander design landscape architects: charles mayer photography. staci munic interiors: lance gerber. design workshop, inc.: brandon huttenlocher / design workshop, inc. bliss landscape architecture: paul dyer. fernando wong outdoor living design: brantley photography. colwell shelor landscape architecture: caitlin atkinson.

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8 . MAR IANI LANDSCAPE C H I C A G O

Under the eye of its current owner, the gardens of this Lake Forest, Illinois, home—the former gatehouse of a 1929 estate by architect David Adler—have been transformed with ample areas for outdoor lounging.

9 . MIKE STAKE STU DIO M I A M I

An ocean-front home in Puako, Hawaii, emphasizes indoor-outdoor living. Perhaps the crown jewel is a secluded terrace spa bath with wood and coral-stone clad walls and hand-glazed Japanese ceramic tile flooring.

photos: mariani landscape: dustin halleck. mike stake studio: josh wells. cdk interior design: chris little photography. lush greenscape design: matthew niemann. creative tonic design: julie soefer. stuart silk architects: aaron leitz. susan masterman architects: erika bierman.

1 0 . CDK INTER IOR DESIGN S O U T H E A S T

Designed with easy outdoor living in mind, this covered area off an Atlanta home’s kitchen operates as a staging area for parties or alfresco cooking. Nearby is a dining spot appointed with stylish yet durable seating.

1 1 . LU SH GR EENSCAPE DESIGN AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Multiple spots to gather, integrated seating and a dedicated space for children in the courtyard of this

New Braunfels, Texas, dwelling foster interaction among generations.

1 2 . CR EATIVE TONIC D ESI G N H O U S T O N

Completed in collaboration with Robert Dame Designs and Thompson Custom Homes, this Houston residence features steel windows, Rocky Mountain Hardware details and custom lighting that continue into the outdoor spaces.

1 3 . STUART SILK AR CH I T EC TS PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T

Siting four pavilions—connected to one another by a covered walkway—at the edges of the Seattle property formed a central courtyard. The owner’s collection of specimen trees served as the foundation for the garden.

1 4 . SU SAN MASTER MA N A R C H I T EC TS LOS ANGELES

The landscape of this 1922 South Pasadena, California, house by architect Reginald Johnson is steeped in Italian garden design traditions but is also usable, low-maintenance and family-friendly.

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photos: konstrukcio studio: brian mcweeney. andrea goldman design: michael robinson photography. the design atelier: emily followill. neighbor interiors: nathan schroder photography. jennifer robin interiors: john merkl. ccm architecture & construction: charles mellon. anders lasater architects: chad mellon.

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1 . KONSTRUKCIO STUDIO D A L L A S + F O R T W O R T H

This 1945 Fort Worth abode underwent a significant interior and exterior renovation, with highlights including the addition of a front entry, new siding on the façade, and a reworked floor plan.

2 . A N D RE A G OL D MAN DE S IG N C H I C A G O

A Pine Lake, Wisconsin, home now offers ample room for entertaining and comfortable living with updated finishes such as painted beams and whitewashed oak floors.

3 . T HE D E S IGN AT E LIE R S O U T H E A S T

The environment drove the earthy palette of this Clarkesville, Georgia, getaway, which was remodeled in collaboration with architecture firm Pritchett + Dixon and builder SJ Contracting.

4 . N E IG HBOR IN T E R IO RS H O U S T O N

To accommodate a growing family, this Southlake, Texas, abode gained square footage by extending the main living area. The interior spaces speak to the property’s generations of family history but support its current inhabitants comfortably.

5 . J E N N IF E R ROBIN INTE RIO RS S A N F R A N C I S C O

This 1880s Healdsburg, California, home emerged after a twoyear renovation with interiors that reflect an updated take on a Victorian farmhouse but with some industrial twists.

6 . C C M A RC HIT E C TURE & CO NSTRUCTIO N PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T

While a landmark in Maltby, Washington, this Gothic-style barn had fallen into disrepair. To revive it, the walls and roof were pulled back into alignment, rotten trusses were replaced, and reclaimed lumber and Cor-Ten steel now clad the exterior.

7 . A N D E RS L ASAT E R ARC H ITE C TS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

This Laguna Beach, California, home benefited from a face-lift that revamped the layout, moved the cramped stairway near an outside wall and pierced the kitchen ceiling with a skylight.

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The reimagining of this Aspen, Colorado, home had three goals: open the structure to the impressive mountain views; create a stronger connection to its context through material palette and textures; and enhance the outdoor spaces.

9 . HAR R ISON DESIGN L O S A N G E L E S

Inspired by its natural setting and European design, this Santa Barbara home boasts a reconfigured floor plan to facilitate easy entertaining and a luxurious materials palette of reclaimed wood floors, antique French stone and intricate ceiling details.

1 0 . P&H INTER IOR S P A L M B E A C H + B R O W A R D

To update this Boca Raton, Florida, home, curving, Mediterranean lines were eliminated in favor of a more orthogonal direction. Taupe tones balance heavier architectural features, while glass, mirror and metallic accents provide an edge.

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1 1 . THE BROOKLYN HOME COMPANY G R E A T E R N E W Y O R K

It took two years to transform this 1854 Greek Revival Brooklyn brownstone from 10 condo units into a single townhome. In the living room, a custom marble fireplace feels congruent with the home’s history.

1 2 . CHOEFF LEVY FIS C H MA N AR CHITECTU R E + DESI G N M I A M I To modernize the layout of this Miami Beach home, the media room now opens to the living room. Walls painted a dark blue give the space its own presence.

1 3 . JOHN GR ABLE AR C H I T EC TS, I N C .

AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Preserving this San Antonio home—a 1930s structure of cast-concrete blocks–required removing all previous additions. The new series of one-room-wide gables recalls the building principles of the era in which it was first built.

1 4 . DR EWETT WOR KS A R I Z O N A

photos: ka designworks: dallas & harris photography. harrison design: jim bartsch. p&h interiors: living proof real estate photography. the brooklyn home company: matthew williams. choeff levy fischman architecture + design: charlie garcia. john grable architects, inc.: dror baldinger, faia. drewett works: eric kruk.

With a farmhouse style that nods to the surrounding neighborhood’s agricultural roots, what was once an oddly-shaped outbuilding on this Scottsdale, Arizona, property is now an entertainment pavilion complete with bi-fold doors, a fireplace and a bar.

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1 . ST U D IO T HO M AS JAM E S DALLAS + FORT WORTH

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4 . REDÜ HOME, LLC S O U T H E R N C A L I F O R N I A

Classic black, white and brass figure prominently in this Dallas kitchen, but artwork, selected by art consultant Jennifer Klos, instead of upper cabinets, upends preconceived notions of how such spaces should look.

Black granite countertops and furnishings in dark finishes contrast boldly with the backdrop of white walls and a rustic wood-paneled ceiling in this Miami kitchen. The effect is sleek, modern and dramatic.

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After a remodel, the kitchen in this 1970s Littleton, Colorado, home now benefits from a functional, open layout filled with natural light and a crisp, clean materials palette that includes walnut butcher block, picket tiles and mixed metal details.

This Palm Springs, California, kitchen, positioned in the center of the home, incorporates a corner window to capture mountain views. By recessing the window header into the truss system, the ceiling runs seamlessly into the eaves.

5 . DONNA DU FR ESNE IN T ER I OR D ESI G N PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T

Striking a balance between the appeal of an older home and fresh design elements and materials informed the mix of Shaker-style cabinets, hexagonal tile, whimsical wallpaper, brass accents and a modern light fixture in this Portland, Oregon, kitchen.

6 . PAR K AND OAK C H I C A G O Navy paint on the island and Carrara marble on the cleanlined hood put a fresh spin on traditional forms and materials in the kitchen of this new Western Springs, Illinois, residence.

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photos: by design interiors, inc.: french blue photography. laney la: lauren pressey. landed interiors & homes: haris kenjar. christy & company architecture, llc: bradley wheeler. bradshaw designs: stephen karlisch. christopher architecture & interiors: milton bian. drake/anderson: stephen johnson.

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The warm neutrals, blacks, grays and metallic notes found in this Tomball, Texas, kitchen flow into the adjoining living room, dining room and pantry making for a modern and cohesive feel.

8 . LANEY LA L O S A N G E L E S

Inspired by the client’s passion for ceramics, each material in this Manhattan Beach, California, kitchen, from the Caesarstone and Silestone surfaces to the European oak floors, was chosen to create a sense of raw beauty.

9 . LANDED INTER IOR S & H OMES SAN FRANCISCO

A previous remodel had rendered a San Francisco kitchen incongruent with the rest of this 1914 home. After a renovation, the newly relocated space now harmonizes with the Arts and Craftsstyle architecture.

1 0 . CHR ISTY & COM PA N Y AR CHITECTU R E, LLC A R I Z O N A

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While the reclaimed wood beams, exposed mortar-washed adobe, and casement windows in this Scottsdale, Arizona, kitchen speak a rustic language, the top-of-the-line appliances and details such as the inset cookbook shelves underscore its utility for an avid chef and a baker.

1 1 . BR ADSHAW DESI G N S AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

Durability and functionality were top of mind in the renovation of this San Antonio kitchen, so using time-tested materials, such as quartzite for the island, was key as was the custom cabinetry.

1 2 . CHR ISTOPHER A R C H I T EC T U R E & INTER IOR S S O U T H E A S T In this modern Birmingham, Alabama, kitchen, symmetry serves as the guiding principle. A gracious arch opens to quarter-sawn white-oak veneer cabinets, honed black granite countertops and generous windows that flood the room with light.

1 3 . DR AKE/ANDER SON G R E AT E R N E W YO R K

Designed for stylish entertaining, this minimalist Manhattan kitchen features ebonized-oak cabinetry, a richly patinated bronze hood, Cristallo quartzite for the island top and an ethereal light fixture by Lambert & Fils.

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1 . TO ST I D E S IG N , IN C SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Calacatta paneling within the shower provides a touch of understated elegance to this Encinitas, California, bathroom. Brass accents and a crystal chandelier add to the Hollywood Regency style of the space.

2 . J. F IS HE R IN T E RIORS AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

To inject a healthy dose of color into this Austin bathroom, the team clad three walls as well as the double vanity countertop in a green-and-white Fusion granite from Brazil.

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Concrete walls and floor tile contrast with the vanity’s light wood finish in this minimalist bathroom in Dallas. Floor-toceiling glass in an aluminum frame subtly separates the white gloss soaking tub from the rest of the space.

4 . D’A M ORE IN T E RI O RS C O L O R A D O

Heavily framed mirrors and white shiplap walls add visual weight, while crystal chandeliers accent the expansive architecture of this Larkspur, Colorado, bathroom. Knotty hickory his-and-hers vanities were topped with jeweled quartz and oversize cast-iron sinks.

5 . P E N N Y BL AC K IN TE RIO RS LLC .

PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T

In Portland, Oregon, a large stone tub surrounded by a bronze chain curtain takes pride of place atop a raised platform. Dark finishes such as black porcelain, walnut and bronze add to the intimate atmosphere.

6 . HA RRIS O N D E S IGN S O U T H E A S T

Floor-to-ceiling Galala honed limestone provides a contemporary backdrop to bold plumbing fixtures.

A Persian lantern, Syrian mother-of-pearl mirror and an Italian-Egyptian Revival étagère add a touch of the exotic to the calming Atlanta bathroom.

7 . PA RK A N D OA K C H I C A G O Custom millwork in a soft gray provides the backdrop for this elegant bathroom in Western Springs, Illinois. Warm wood tones and natural textures balance the marble and overall cooler palette.

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Glass doors framed by elongated wood panels lend a modernist sensibility to the expansive main bath while connecting the space to a large outdoor spa set against Miami’s serene tropical landscape.

9 . PLAN ARCHITECTURE G R E A T E R N E W Y O R K

Skylights flanking the suspended barrel-vaulted foussana marble mosaic ceiling highlight a Calacatta fluted tile accent wall and custom vanity in this soft yet modern Saddle River, New Jersey, bathroom.

1 0 . T RACY D E S IG N STUDIO, LLC H O U S T O N

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baths of antiquity, this Houston retreat was designed to be a place of harmony. Clean contemporary cabinets and suspended brass-framed mirrors enhance the sensual nature of the space.

1 1 . DANA TR IANO DESIGNS L O S A N G E L E S

Tucked beneath bay windows overlooking the home’s Beverly Hills surrounds, the bathtub’s burnished iron base is one of many metallic accents against the room’s bright clean white palette.

1 2 . J MA INTER IOR DESIGN PA L M B E A C H + B R O WA R D

Taking cues from the pale pink main bedroom, a custom

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1 3 . OWNBY DESIGN A R I Z O N A

A rounded soaking tub is warmed by the adjacent fireplace in this contemporary Paradise Valley, Arizona, home. The quartzite stone and blackened steel surround are balanced by the soft neutral tile palette.

1 4 . FDG DESIGN GR OU P S A N F R A N C I S C O

Bathed in natural light, this serene San Francisco shower is wrapped in walls of white marble. Teak wood slats underfoot and Kohler smart shower technology add to the spa-like experience.

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This Wayzata, Minnesota, home is all about timeless design with glass chandeliers, green accent pieces and checkered ceramic tile that offsets rift-cut white oak floors throughout.

2. TIF FA N Y S K IL L IN G INTE RIO RS B AT H R O O M

Formerly a spare bedroom, this bathroom in a 1926 English Tudor in Indianapolis now features a steam shower, a claw-foot tub beneath a sputnik-style chandelier and rich, green glazed tile.

3. F O RT É S P E C IA LT Y C O NTRACTO RS R E S TO R AT I O N O R R E N O VAT I O N

After gutting this Las Vegas townhouse, the team added an upstairs office/loft space

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followed by fresh finishes that included wood floors, white custom European cabinets, a marble island and floor-to-ceiling windows.

4. H UTKE R ARCHITECTS CONTEMPORARY/MODERN ARCHITECTURE

Projecting out onto a salt marsh in Duxbury, Massachusetts, this cottage appears as a single story from the road to respect the neighborhood’s historical character and features a Tory chimney.

5. W ILF RE DO E MANU EL DESIGNS WOW-FACTOR ROOM

Blue takes center stage in this Naples, Florida, entertaining area, from the leather-upholstered walls to the silver-leaf handmade wallpaper all set aglow by panels of blue agate.

photos: martha o’hara interiors: spacecrafting photography. tiffany skilling interiors: ashlee kindred. forté specialty contractors: courtesy forté specialty contractors. hutker architects: michael j. lee. wilfredo emanuel designs: blaine johnathan photography.

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The split floor plan of this new-build in Naples, Florida, was enhanced with eye-catching architectural elements throughout, from the ceilings to the moldings.

7 . FAR MER PAYNE AR CHITECTS LAN DSCAP E DESI GN /OUTDOOR R OOMS

At this DeBerry, Texas, ranch conceived for entertaining, Farmer Payne Architects brought in classic gables and reclaimed wood floors, creating a full outdoor kitchen and a cozy screened porch with a wood-burning fireplace.

8 . BR IDGET BEAR I DESIGNS KITCHEN

Among the highlights of this open-concept Atlanta kitchen completed in collaboration

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with Peter Block & Associates Architects, Inc. are built-in white-oak cabinetry and a marble island lit by crystal pendants from London.

9 . PU R PLE CHER RY A R C H I T EC TS CLASSI C/TR ADI TI ONAL ARCH I T E CT U RE

The custom compass inlay in the entryway of this Annapolis, Maryland, residence speaks to its locale, in harmony with millwork, built-in bookcases and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame water views.

1 0 . MARTHA O’H A R A I N T ER I OR S BEST USE OF COLOR

Peaceful and pretty at the same time, the pink-hued front door of this Prior Lake, Minnesota, home opens to an entryway of subtle statement moments that complement the feminine aesthetic.

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Designed with Laura Bohn Design Associates, this eco-friendly dwelling in Greenwich, Connecticut, focuses on geothermal energy with solar panels, storage for electric vehicles and landscaping by Oehme, van Sweden that encourages natural species and wildlife to thrive.

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For a home in Mountain Brook, Alabama, walls were relocated to create a more functional kitchen, a new breakfast area and a pantry that connects to the dining room. Extra storage space was hidden in the island behind touch-latch doors.

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The owner’s art collection influenced the design of this San Francisco condo, where a gallery wall is the backdrop for a vivid snakeskin-inspired area rug, colorfully upholstered velvet armchairs and a cream-colored mohair sectional.

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In McQueeney, Texas, the team overcame site topography challenges to imbue visually interesting landscape features such as a detail-driven plant palette, a play lawn and a water feature.

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Two identically designed suites in Palm Springs, California, are highlighted by custom casework, stone counters and floor-to-ceiling Carrara marble sheets.

A glass door leads to an outdoor shower, while a built-in body dryer renders towels unnecessary.

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Much of the original stone and woodwork in this 1890 Manhattan rowhouse was maintained and restored during its renovation, which saw the primary suite made into dressing, bathing, sleep and study quarters and a series of upstairs levels converted to an indoor-outdoor family living zone.

7 . GWEN CALLAN DESIGN W O W - F A C T O R R O O M A cool palette of grays and blues with warm woods complements the industrial edges in this “Party Barn” in Napa, California, where the team incorporated stained-concrete floors, black suspension beams and lighting, and walnut armoires with steel trim.

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Nestled on the waterfront in Galveston, Texas, this welcoming home for a family of six is warmed by shiplap walls, a traditional staircase leading to a cupola and furnishings with durable performance fabrics.

9 . GELOTTE HOMMAS DR IVDAHL AR C H I T EC T U R E CLASSIC/TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE

For this Cle Elum, Washington, vacation home, the firm selected exterior materials that draw inspiration from the region’s historic mining roots, such as Cor-Ten steel roofing, rugged timber siding and stone accents.

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A waterfront retreat in Sag Harbor, New York, designed in collaboration with Barnes Coy Architecture evokes a summer vibe through a palette of beiges, creams and blues, natural materials such as wood and marble, and sculptural elements that echo the client’s art collection.

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For a new build in San Geronimo, California, Wade Design Architects devised a plan that embraced the surroundings, making use of steep hillsides as natural privacy barriers for bedrooms and bathrooms as well as a tranquil outdoor shower and spa retreat.

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For the remodel of a 1914 Arts and Crafts home in San Francisco, the kitchen was relocated to a section of the house with ample natural light. The team added new windows and architectural elements, as well as farmhouse-inspired materials, such as brick and salvaged wood beams, for an overall fresh look.

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A destination along a bend in the Blanco River in the Texas Hill Country, this private wine cave is excavated into a limestone hillside flanked by tall oak and elm trees, nearly disappearing into the native landscape. Within, a tasting lounge, bar and arched cellar surrounded by white-oak casework are tucked into a deep tunnel.

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Materials from local and recycled resources were used as part of the renovation of this Gothic Arch barn, a local landmark in Maltby, Washington, to overcome challenges presented by years of decay while retaining the original structure of the historical building.

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This Charlotte, North Carolina, home was transformed to be more approachable and functional by repurposing existing spaces and brightening up dark rooms with a fresh, elegant color palette. The sun room, for instance, was reinvented as a bar and the large entry became overflow dining for dinner parties.

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To capture the cool aesthetic of its locale, each room of this Miami home was envisaged as a stand-alone “masterpiece,” with furnishings upholstered in haute couture fabrics and tones of blue incorporated throughout as a nod to the surrounding bay.

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To create a sustainable home that complements an existing barn restored by historic barn expert Steven Miller on a property in Waccabuc, New York, the architects mirrored the barn’s L-shape and positioned the house to form a large courtyard between the two structures; the surrounding landscape was entrusted to meadow designer Stephen Stimson.

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Hot pink and orange accented by tigers both stuffed and embroidered bring the fun to this granddaughters’ bedroom in Houston, as do original animations and artwork for the girls to enjoy during their visits.

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Plan Architecture appointed this Saddle River, New Jersey, bathroom with striking natural materials such as bookmatched Breccia Viola slabs in the shower, a freestanding tub carved from the same marble, and a breathtaking barrelvaulted ceiling composed of foussana marble mosaic.

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Multiple outdoor rooms were fashioned for this Lake Forest, Illinois, estate, among them casual and formal dining spots, a fireplace-side seating area, and a lounging space, amid which sits a carriage house surrounded by luxuriant foliage for both the owners and guests to enjoy.

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TRENDS IN RENOVATION In the hands of the building and renovation pros on the following pages, houses become homes, outfitted with every comfort, convenience and high-tech amenity. Whether a kitchen island-turned-study station, a home office-turned-workout space or a bedroom-turned-Zoom room, the lines of design have blurred.

But their focus remains clear to honor the unique voice and soul of every project. Through communication and collaboration, they deliver livable designs that find the line between purpose and beauty—all with one overarching goal: to create happy, healthy homes for people to live in, work in, and love.

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T R EN DS IN R E N OVAT IO N | GREATER NEW YORK “We pride ourselves on taking on extraordinary challenges in design, location and scope.”

CONVERSE WITH CORNERSTONE •W hat are some go-to tips for those renovating?

Know what you want. Know what it will cost versus your budget. Know that you may be inconvenienced from time to time. Hire a proven professional.

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With more than 100 completed projects to date, the award-winning firm of Cornerstone Contracting provides innovative building solutions with unsurpassed craftsmanship. “We have the in-house talent required to deliver creative solutions performed by expert craftworkers,” shares president and owner George Pusser. “As a result, homeowners receive the quality workmanship, design and reliability they desire in their home.” At the forefront of adopting leading-edge building materials and methodology, Cornerstone has reimagined the remodeling process with an adept use of ecofriendly passive home technology. “Passive home technology is increasingly in demand for those who want a home with a reduced global warming footprint,” says Pusser. “The latest innovations in building wrap air-barrier insulation, foundation and roof waterproofing materials, window design and HVAC systems all create superior energy-efficient structures.”

•H ow do the varying lifestyles of today’s homeowners influence your approach?

Families struggle to spend quality time together. A current trend is toward big, open common spaces. They may not all be watching the same program, but at least they are all together while they do it. We are also building technology-rich homes with entertainment centers and recreation spaces around eco- and energy-friendly engineering and design.

•H ow do you collaborate with homeowners to bring their vision to life?

In most situations, we hold numerous pre-project meetings to make sure we have a complete understanding of the design concept and the homeowner’s desires, while contributing our years of experience to make sure we deliver what they want.

Top Inset landscaping brings the outside into the dining area with large triple-paned windows. Far left Front entrance with sapele stained siding and natural sapele deck. Center Post-andbeam construction with Carrara marble kitchen island. Left Custom Siberian Tundra stone fireplace surround with Venetian plaster walls in master bedroom.

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REGIONAL STATE OF MIND “Every client who is renovating or building an apartment or town house has visited friends in the suburbs who have enormous kitchens and adjacent family rooms,” Kevin shares. “They want to replicate it, and that’s tough. But we can achieve the openness and casualness in its own way. Alternatively, this is easy to do in the country homes, but they have their own challenges. In the mountains, we have to respond to winter, with covered entrances and paths from car to door; no one wants to arrive for the weekend on a Friday night and shovel snow for an hour! Then there’s the beach, where outdoor showers are a favorite way to prevent sand from being tracked indoors.”

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Behind most every renovation is the desire to make things one’s own, and behind the process of Lichten Architects is a passion for bringing joy, beauty and human dignity

•T ips for living through a reno: Move out and put belongings in storage.

The sheetrock dust gets everywhere; there is no escape. Also, your professionals are accustomed to managing the stress, so let them.

•T he inner world of a designer: It’s the best. You go through life with your eyes wide open. Every walk through the woods, around a museum gallery or down a street is a thrill of new patterns, images and materials, and totally recharges your batteries.

into the homeowner’s everyday life. “This often manifests itself in design that does not respond to the trends of the moment, but is classic and timeless,” owner Kevin Lichten says. “Nevertheless, each design must be fresh and uplifting. It can only be nostalgic if the client desires.” The Lichten Architects mantra, accordingly, is good listening. With projects like building an observatory for an amateur astronomer, attentiveness to person and perspective is a must. Whether appreciating a bookworm’s belief that the library is the most special spot in the home, cataloging vast wardrobes for the closet-obsessed or building rooms dedicated to ice hockey equipment, Lichten Architects has become known—and loved—for its bespoke approach.

Top Modern steel-and-glass doors in this classic prewar apartment create a subtle visual screen for a comfortable family room. Interior design by Michelle Gerson.

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T R EN DS IN R E N OVAT IO N | GREATER NEW YORK “Whether it be on a rooftop or an estate, clients are looking for landscapes that require minimal maintenance.”

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•U tmost privacy: “Clients often want to either block the view of their neighbor’s home, pool or backyard,” shares Sagliocco.

“Privacy prevents the intrusive, uncomfortable feeling you get when trying to enjoy your outdoor space.”

•D esignated lounge and dining areas: “Clients always ask for distinct sitting spaces for family and guests to gather for cocktails and meals,” he says.

• Pools: As people spend more time at home, pools have never been so in demand.

•F ire pits: Winter is not complete without toasting a marshmallow or two around a warm fire. Fire pits are also beautiful features to have in a landscape.

• Annual color: “Due to hot summers and bitter cold winters in the New York metro area, we consistently rotate colors throughout the seasons,” he says. “The color rotation provides brightness, variety of seasons, and visual appeal year-round.”

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It’s been said that gardeners dream bigger than emperors. From vast English-style gardens to minimal micro landscapes, Morano Group is a visionary landscape design firm inspired to create beauty and encourage discovery and engagement outdoors.

The company’s designs are rooted in the unique character of each site’s history, context and most importantly, architecture. Morano Group’s president, Valerio Morano Sagliocco, says the existing architectural elements of the home are the driving force for the landscape design. A recent project on a modern home, painted in gunmetal gray, inspired sleek, geometric gardens. The success of this space speaks to Morano Group’s level of detailing. “We planted a row of American dogwoods, pruned into the shape of a rectangle, and then added Japanese maples to act as living sculptures. One of the trees, Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’, features bright, coral bark in the winter months that bounces off the color of the home. Finally, we mounted boxwoods to create the illusion of clouds along the home’s base,” Sagliocco explains.

Above, Top & Bottom Breathtaking at every turn, this home’s outdoor spaces include lush greenery, fascinating architecture in view and a resort-worthy pool. Periodspecific, reclaimed bluestone in the courtyard is the final, magnificent touch.

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ON TREND IN THE CITY •F eatures: As the home becomes more of a sanctuary than ever before, Michael sees clients seeking luxurious details in the master bath and dressing rooms, studies and offices.

“Also, mudrooms are no longer a suburban concept,” he says. “With the elevated desire to remain healthy, a place to leave all streetwear at the door is highly relevant.”

•F inishes: Natural grain woods are back in a big way. “I come from a heavy woodworking background, so this excites me,” Michael shares. “I am especially fond of lighter tones and matte sheens, which can make the wood appear raw.”

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Asked to share one overarching recommendation specific to New York City renovations, Michael points to a method of approach.

“Beginning with a complete shell really allows for the design to be cohesive and not feel forced in the end, which sometimes happens when we see new details and finishes designed to ‘blend in’ with the existing.”

Any longtime New Yorker probably has a story to tell about an intense renovation project. With so many historic buildings, the city especially presents a challenge to anyone longing for an update. But in Vella Interiors, homeowners and industry partners alike have found an inimitable solution. The high-end residential construction company specializes in complete apartment and townhouse renovations, and its in-house millwork shop and passion for collaboration have garnered it a reputation for excellence. As well as, if you can believe it, fun. “We create comradery with the whole team,” principal Michael Vella shares. “If fact, some clients even have ‘withdrawal’ when the weekly site meetings end.” Those check-ins sometimes include walking through Vella Interiors’ workshop, where kitchens, libraries and more are fully built for viewing and selection.

Who wouldn’t enjoy the journey?

“In the midst of renovation, always, always maintain your sense of humor.”

Above In this kitchen, a banquette with red-upholstered seating adds a cheerful touch to what was once a dark spare room. Top This expansive library of French-polished mahogany is centered by a wood mantel with a stone surround inlaid with a bronze Greek key pattern. Left One of Vella Interiors’ in-house artisans meticulously assembles the hand-carved, classically designed mahogany mantel.

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Built to Last A designer reawakens a historic Bronxville residence with a look at once fresh and timeless.

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Architecture: Peter Papadopoulos, Smith & Moore Architects Interior Design: Ashley Sharpe, Sharpe Development and Design Landscape Architecture: Keith Williams, Nievera Williams Design

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hen Ashley Sharpe first laid eyes on the 1909 Colonial Revival that sits like a beacon on Bronxville’s charming Garden Avenue, she had the distinct suspicion she was staring at the home where she would raise her family. “When I walked through the gate and up the front steps, it felt like I was boarding the Titanic,” she says. “There was something so solid, grand and wondrous about it.”

Sharpe and her husband, Jim, had been craving more space outside the city, so they embarked on “a great experiment” one summer, listing their Manhattan apartment on Airbnb and renting in New York’s Bronxville to test-drive village life.

“We fell for the charms and the easy commute,” says Sharpe. “We loved it from the get-go.”

Finding the architectural gem—originally designed by William A. Bates, one of the town’s formative architects—felt fated. They made an offer and Sharpe’s wheels began turning, imagining how she might reinvent the home for her young family while honoring its history and the love locals have for its time-honored façade.

“It was a massive project, but I wasn’t daunted,” says the designer, who spent a decade of her career with Kemble Interiors in both New York and Palm Beach, before starting her own firm.

“What I hadn’t anticipated was what it would be like to live through the renovation.” For nine months, the couple ate every meal out with their 2-year-old son in tow, sleeping on an air mattress next to his crib and relocating their makeshift bedroom as construction wrapped room by room.

Thankfully, she had trusted support. To adapt the home for 21st-century living, Sharpe called upon Palm Beach friends and experts, architect Peter Papadopoulos and landscape designer Keith Williams. “It was a passion project for us—a team of great friends who have known each other and worked together for years,” says Papadopoulos.

“Keith reimagined the gardens while Ashley and I redefined certain interior spaces, namely, expanding and modernizing the kitchen area.” Adds the architect, “ultimately, we did very little to alter the character of this special house.”

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were a natural muse for Sharpe’s design concept.

“The architecture and the landscape really play off one another,” she says. That conversation begins on the front porch—a gracious corridor delineating home from garden—where the designer fashioned a procession of seating areas outfitted in cheerful stripes to mimic the exterior’s white shingles and green shutters.

Garden hues then continue indoors where Lee Jofa’s iconic Hollyhock chintz—splashed across pillows in the entry and again in the living room—drove the palette. “It was timeless, like the house itself, and seemed a fitting pairing,” says Sharpe. Fresh greens feature throughout the residence, from emerald walls in the living room to sage cabinetry in the kitchen. Notes Sharpe, “I believe in creating continuity so there’s a sense of peacefulness and nothing hits you too abruptly.”

In another botanical homage, she enlisted Floridabased artist Amelia Rossi to hand-paint cascading flowers across the dining room ceiling and an Indian-inspired floral in the entry.

When it came to fixtures and furnishings, Sharpe followed the same rule she employs with her clients: “I didn’t want to spend money on disposable design. This house had stood the test of time and I wanted pieces that would do the same.” To that end, she chose classic upholstered silhouettes “that could take a new fabric in 10 years and not look dated.”

Throughout, touches of unlacquered brass, and material hits like rattan and caning, feel equal parts fresh and perennial.

When the transformation was finally complete and the air mattress deflated, the Sharpes only had a few months to host the kinds of parties they’d envisioned throwing.

COVID hit and quarantine began. She spent her second pregnancy working from home, recently welcoming a second son into the world, and into the nest she so lovingly curated. From their front porch swing, the family slowed down and savored their surrounds. “There’s an allAmerican bustling of activity on this corner—the whistle of the crossing guard, the bicycle bells as children make their way to school, the horn of the Metro North train pulling out of town when the wind blows in just the right direction,” says Sharpe, adding of the beacon she so proudly calls home, “It’s wonderfully comfortable, inviting and timeless.”

A former shed turned mudroom offers one mode of entry to designer Ashley Sharpe’s Bronxville home. Sharpe reappointed the space with upper windows and custom storage—painted Benjamin Moore’s Essex Green—including cubbies, a bench and drawers for her dog Chief’s food. Pebble tiling by Ann Sacks composes the floor. Thibaut’s Best Friend paper lends a playful flourish to the walls.

Sharpe dressed the living room in Benjamin Moore’s Gondola Ride, which plays to the Lee Jofa Hollyhock linen on the English armchair and window banquette pillows. A braided Stark carpet and two-tier Louis J. Solomon cocktail table anchor the space while a pair of Baker chairs in mocha Kravet velvet face Lee Jofa’s Royale sofa. Gilded flowers by artist Tommy Mitchell in Lucite box frames add another garden reference.

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Right: Sharpe saved several rolls of Tortoise wallpaper by Nina Campbell for Osborne & Little from a project years ago, hoping to use them one day. She found the perfect home in a hallway that hosts a wet bar. Custom cabinetry by Bilotta is painted Benjamin Moore’s My Valentine.

Petite hanging lanterns by Visual Comfort & Co. illuminate the alluring space.

Opposite: In the dining room, Sharpe commissioned artist Amelia Rossi to paint a floral canopy. “Instead of a mural, I thought, ‘Let’s do the ceiling, so it feels like we’re dining alfresco,’ ” she says. The stained teak dining table, custom made in India, is surrounded by Artistic Frame chairs and illuminated by a brass Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier.

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Above: Quadrille’s Kalamkari All Over print steals the show in the kicky guest room, outfitting the windows and walls, as well as a headboard by Oomph. The over-bed sconces with ceramic blue shades are by Hwang Bishop for Oomph. Bed linens in a classic chain motif by Matouk feature a soft blue to complement them.

Opposite: Sharpe also chose Benjamin Moore’s My Valentine for the guest room’s millwork, echoing the reds of the hero print. The petite console table by Oomph is lacquered in Benjamin Moore’s Purple Rain and the Visual Comfort & Co. sconce wears a custom shade of Sister Parish fabric. The bronze mirror is Made Goods.

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Above: A twin-size swing by The Bed Swing is a coveted spot on the front porch. For a timeless aesthetic, Sharpe chose a cabana-stripe outdoor fabric by Mariaflora for the cushions and ebony gloss wicker furnishings by Lloyd Flanders. Sharpe sketched the pine cone accent table and had it hand carved in India in pickled teak. The garden stool is by Emissary and the verdigris lanterns are custom.

Opposite: Dressed for a spring soiree, the table—which Sharpe designed to seat 14—is surrounded by Serena & Lily bistro chairs. Sharpe designed the lantern herself, combining aspects of three different lanterns she has favored over time. The cane-covered glassware is Amanda Lindroth, the table linens are India Amory and the flower-filled ginger jars are Sharpe’s personal collection.

ROOM TO GROW Above the streets of brownstone Brooklyn, a family’s apartment reincarnates as an oasis.

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Architecture: Ward Welch, Rachael Stollar and Alex Duncan, CWB Architects Interior Design: Lucy Harris, Lucy Harris Studio Home Builder: Wayne Walters, Chilmark Builders Inc. Landscape Architecture: Liz Pulver, Liz Pulver Landscape Architect

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hat does it take for a home to feel like it belongs to you? This proved a complicated question for Mandy Lam and Michael Hanna, who never felt quite settled into their co-op tucked away in the tree-lined streets of Brooklyn Heights. It wasn’t for lack of potential: Beyond the building’s stately façade, the unit “had tremendous light flooding from the skylights,” notes Mandy. It also featured the ultimate amenity for New Yorkers: a rooftop terrace with uninterrupted city views.

After living with the space’s quirks for five years, a few key changes at first seemed sufficient: an opened-up kitchen, an additional bedroom to accommodate the family’s growing children and access to the roof from within the unit. “We started out renovations thinking we would do just that,” remembers Mandy. But the project blossomed when the couple connected with the architecture team of Ward Welch and Rachael Stollar (now of Studio SFW) and Alex Duncan, who joined forces with designer Lucy Harris, general contractor Wayne Walters and landscape architect Liz Pulver to flesh out its full potential.

Fundamentally, the home begged for greater continuity. Prior renovations and reconfigurations over the years had left behind spaces that felt disjointed—cue an awkward column at the entrance; a clunky kitchen. Since the original historic interior had been stripped away, “We felt like we had a clean slate,” explains Stollar. “We weren’t going for Americana row house detailing.

We wanted more of a Parisian apartment feel with lots of volume and nothing too precious.”

Invigorated at the prospects, the family began to imagine spaces reconceived for time spent enjoying Mandy’s luxurious home-cooked dinners, card games that last long into the night and sunny days outdoors. Using togetherness as their guidepost, the architects revamped the flow entirely, taking the interior down to the studs. New crown molding and casements restored historical heft, while the staircase became the home’s true artery, connecting to the roof. Meanwhile, a proper foyer cloaked in blue-green plaster and edged in brass

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creates “this punctuation moment,” notes Harris, before transitioning on to the airy living areas.

“We always wanted the apartment to feel like a house, so the intent with the new floor plan was to create spaces that felt purposeful and gracious,” adds Welch.

Lending similar intent to the decorative piece, Harris avoided fussiness across her interiors scheme, preferring furnishings with “modern lines and softened edges.” This translated into a thoughtful mix of vintage and contemporary pieces, from the Harvey Probber coffee table in the living room to the rounded De La Espada dining table. “I prefer solid wood tables because if they get dinged up, they can be refinished,” she says. Further balancing style with practicality, she prioritized upholstery “that would age and patina in a beautiful way,” like supple leather and cozy mohair (the fabric of choice for seats in old opera houses).

But the most enticing “room” of all may be the rooftop terrace, reframed as a true outdoor extension thanks to Walters’ heroic reinforcing efforts. “We had to beef up the roof to support the extra weight of the planters, pavers and pergola,” he shares, adding that carving a hole for the new staircase in inclement weather was among his more unique challenges. Equipped with a comfy, U-shaped sectional and television, as well as discreet heaters and motorized louvres that block both rain and sunshine, that custom pergola has in many ways become the heart of the home.

Crafting a true garden escape, Pulver then corralled the surrounding deck into a lush, naturalistic landscape with greenery floating along the city horizon. “I wanted it to be a place where they could completely unwind, where your ceiling is the sky,” she says. In tribute to Mandy’s years spent in California, she composed a nostalgic planting palette of yucca, agave and Mexican feather grass, while touches of rosemary, Russian sage and lavender infuse fragrance into the air. “Even when it’s 10 degrees outside, we’re out there,” confesses Mandy.

For the couple, the home now feels resolved, deeply woven into the way they live. “The team really understood the balance we wanted to achieve—a warm, inviting, adult aesthetic, but also a place our children can enjoy,” says Mandy.

“We’re just thrilled with how it came out.”

For a newly renovated Brooklyn apartment, blue plaster and brass detailing redefine the jewel-box foyer envisioned as “a special room that felt like a transition between the outside and the home,” notes designer Lucy Harris, who finished the space with a Lawson-Fenning chandelier, Made Goods’ Jarin console and a mirror from Design Within Reach.

Vintage finds, contemporary pieces and pops of color carve out a warm gathering space in the living room, featuring Harvey Probber’s Nuclear cocktail table, Milo Baughman club chairs revamped in mohair, a Homenature Halsey sectional and a Joseph Carini area rug.

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Right: Connecting the apartment’s interior directly to the terrace above, the reimagined staircase became a simple yet sculptural statement in itself, outfitted with tapered metal balusters by Julius Blum & Co. and a white oak handrail stained dark to match.

Opposite: Harris favored classic craftsmanship for marquee pieces, as seen in the dining room grounded by a Solo Oblong table

by De La Espada, Butterfly chairs

by Autoban for De La Espada, a vintage lacquered oak sideboard

by Henry Walter Klein and an airy Pelle Bubble chandelier.

Left: With flashes of metallic silver, Calico’s Willow wallcovering adds playfulness to the powder room, paired with a coordinating color— Benjamin Moore’s West Coast—on the door. The space is outfitted with a WS Bath Collections sink, a Roll & Hill Modo sconce and a mirror from Design Within Reach.

Opposite: The main bedroom is “like a little world of its own for the owners to relax,” says Harris, who paired a serene Holland & Sherry wallcovering with a Joseph Carini striped rug, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams upholstered headboard and Rebecca Atwood quilt—all complemented by the light wood finishes of the Nickey Kehoe nightstands and Pinch bench.

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Above: To soften the industrial black steel used for the planters on the terrace, architects Rachael Stollar and Alex Duncan added organic touches to the overall scheme with warm cedar screens. “We wanted to use simple materials that blend with the surrounding roofscapes,” says Stollar.

Opposite: Carl Hansen & Son PK1 chairs and a Knoll 1966 Collection dining table from Design Within Reach create an enviable entertaining area on the terrace. The space is surrounded by lush grasses and flowering perennials contained in custom, powder-coated steel planters, which also cleverly serve as a safety railing.

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Rarefied Forms Amidst a mélange of art and midcentury treasures, a designer finds her light.

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nside the loft of sculptor Lisa Bowles exists an ecosystem of influences living in harmony.

Take her new series of monochrome lamps in plaster and marble resin, which can be found sitting atop beloved antique pieces. Bowles is inspired by unusual pairings, having refined the art of a well-conceived tableau over her 18 years as a dealer of European midcentury furniture, art and lighting. Now, with designs from her first proprietary collection living amongst her sunlit SoHo apartment, “full circle” seems the right turn of phrase.

Sculpture is a first love for Bowles, who studied the discipline as an undergraduate at Virginia Commonwealth University in her hometown of Richmond before pivoting to

interior design. After working as an interior designer in Manhattan for eight years, Bowles headed east for Sag Harbor, where she opened her first shop (and later, a larger space in East Hampton). She named her business Roark for the modernist architect Howard Roark from The Fountainhead, whose uncompromising approach to innovation she’s long admired.

Eventually, Bowles returned to Manhattan, expanding Roark to the Upper East Side. Designing custom pieces for that showroom floor reignited an old flame, and soon, she began getting her hands dirty in a shared studio space in Long Island City. The result is Roark Modern by Lisa Bowles: an expressive line of lighting, tables and accessories, all hand-formed and -carved, and inspired by abstract

artists and sculptors. Stars of the collection include the Jouve lamp, whose dove-like silhouette marries Paul Jouve’s affinity for depicting wildlife with Bowles’ own adoration of birds, and the Moore lamp, a “whimsical inchworm” of a fixture, whose low-profile (“perfect atop a stack of books,” she adds) nods to Henry Moore’s low-slung, contemplative forms.

Spurred by the many stylish shades that have graced lamps in her shops and homes, Bowles’ next pursuit is partnering with a seamstress on a series of couture lampshades, as well as introducing specialty finishes. She compares an artful base with a boring shade to a great outfit with bad shoes, insisting every facet of design should be considered. “That,” she explains, “is my idea of living the full art process.”

Lisa Bowles’ eye for artful object pairings is on proud display in the sculptor’s SoHo apartment, where lamps and accessories of her design (opposite) join accent furnishings, prototypes and an ever-evolving mood board (this page.)

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Coloring outside the lines drives the design of a couple’s new-build Rye residence.

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couple trades the bright lights of the city for a dream house in the suburbs…

The story might not be a new one, but designer Kati Curtis gave it a fresh spin with a home that’s as lively as its inhabitants.

The tale began when the pair decided that after years in and around Manhattan, they wanted to put down roots in Westchester County, where the husband’s family lives. When they found an unbuilt lot a stone’s throw from the Rye home he grew up in, they reached out to some old friends: general contractor Joe Lorono and his two sons, Joe Jr. and Frank, who encouraged the couple to seek out a designer.

Enter Kati Curtis, whose exuberant portfolio the wife found online and quickly fell for. After listening to their dreams for an unpretentious forever-home, Curtis came up with a plan for curated spaces where family heirlooms sit side by side with Moroccan tile, and floral wallpapers are balanced with edgy contemporary art—all wrapped in a punchy palette of blues and purples.

“The house needed to have a young, fun vibe, but I never want a space to feel totally new,” emphasizes Curtis. “I told them we could mix old and new seamlessly, and it would only add character.”

The double-height entrance hall sets the tone for the unexpected pairings to come.

The husband’s late grandfather was a prodigious collector, and there, a Georgian-style commode that once adorned his home is set against crisp millwork painted a gleaming blue. A cluster of bulbs hangs from the contemporary lamp above, while a turquoise-hued artwork is displayed against a wallpaper featuring large gold blooms on the second-story landing. “The color here had to flow into everywhere else,” explains Curtis.

The cozy den further exemplifies Curtis’ facility with contrasts, as well as the couple’s burgeoning penchant for art collecting. Deep blue walls and

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cabinetry are juxtaposed with a fire surround of hand-crafted pink tile from Morocco, while floral draperies happily coexist with a wine-colored sofa and a club chair arrayed in a black-backed floral.

Meanwhile, Banksy’s Choose Your Weapon looks right at home near a piece by Damien Hirst. “Having all those different elements in one room and having it work is Kati to a T,” says the wife. “There was a little bit of, ‘Really? All in one room?’ But Kati had the vision for how it would all look together.” That the couple acquired the artworks toward the end of the design process makes the finished effect all the more surprising. But the homeowners say Curtis offered her clients little direction other than, “Don’t worry if the art fits into the room. These are pieces that mean something to you.”

If Curtis had one struggle, it was in the main bedroom with its lofty 12-foot ceilings that begged for balance. Her solution: To go big and bold with an overscale floral purple wallpaper, which she tampered with an airy four-poster bed, an antiqueinspired rug and graphic draperies.

Though he admits the house has little in common with the homes he and his father and brother have built in the area, Joe Jr. says he welcomed Curtis’s hand. “Kati created a road map, and we got to build an even better product,” he says. “The clients didn’t want a traditional Rye house, and this isn’t one. It has a lot of layers, and each layer has such an impact.”

The couple now find themselves at the house more than ever, working in their home office and enjoying walks with their three dogs. Nothing is off limits, and as they look around the spaces filled with art they love and pieces with provenance, they see a residence they’ll live in for many years to come.

“The house reflects who they are,” says Curtis.

“It’s near family and yet they’re still super modern, young city people. There were a few panicked moments when the paint colors were going up, but I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t push people to go beyond what they think their comfort level is.”

A vintage dog figurine and Georgian-style commode, both from the collection of the husband’s late grandfather, lend character to the double-height entry of this Rye home designed by Kati Curtis and built by Lorono Homes. Drawing the eye to the upstairs landing is an artwork by Daniel Kaufman set against Schumacher’s Feather Bloom wallpaper. The stair runner is from ALT for Living.

A stone fireplace anchors the living room, where Curtis continued the use of blue tones in the rug and upholstery, which include petfriendly Perennials fabrics on the accent chair and sofas. The leather ottoman with tray insert is from Baker Furniture and the chandelier is from Arteriors. Sconces by Kelly Wearstler for Circa Lighting flank an artwork by Hunt Slonem.

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Above: Benjamin Moore’s nuanced Amazon Green paint in the kitchen contrasts with quartzite countertops and a shimmering backsplash tile from New Ravenna laid in a herringbone pattern. To underscore a modern mood, Curtis chose black-accented pendants from Circa Lighting, leather-wrapped three-prong pendants by Apparatus and barstools from Lawson-Fenning.

Opposite: In the dining room, Curtis introduced a patterned Zak+Fox covering on the walls and panels of antiqued gold-leaf wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries on the ceiling. She surrounded the reclaimed wood table from Clubcu with Kravet chairs. Above the sculptural cabinet by Julian Chichester is an oil by Hunt Slonem. The chandelier is from Collective Form.

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Above: In the main bathroom, Lorono Homes set Ann Sacks glass mosaic tile in a herringbone pattern, paired with the company’s iridescent glass subway tiles. The soaking tub is from Kohler, and the floormounted tub filler and fixtures are from Waterworks. The woven shades are Conrad.

Left: An overscale floral wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries balances the 12-foot ceilings in the main bedroom, which Curtis furnished with a four-poster bed and a bubble chandelier, both from Oly Studio, and night tables finished in faux ivory from Made Goods. A batik textile sourced in Bali covers the Century Furniture bench.

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Above: One of a pair of vintage pendants with discs of Murano glass brings sparkle to the wife’s dressing room, which Curtis designed with ample storage and easy access. Quartzite tops the closet island, while a floral fabric by Imogen Heath dresses the window.

Opposite: Curtis chose Benjamin Moore’s Wild Mulberry paint for the hall that connects the main suite and the dressing room. “It’s small, with high ceilings, so we gave it drama,” she says. A console from Oly Studio sits beneath a painting by YangYang Pan. A piece by Mr. Brainwash joins a vintage chair at right.

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