Luxe Magazine - March/April 2024 New York

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52 DESIGN DISPATCH

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

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64 AS TOLD TO

Designer Mark D. Sikes shares the plans for his long-envisioned estate, Orange Hill Farm.

66 INTERIOR INSPIRATION

Step inside three charming spaces where a love of orals served as muse.

74 INNOVATION

In her quest to revive the craft of Appalachian basketry, artist Amy Krone looks to the land around her.

76 NATURAL CONNECTIONS

The practice of rewilding residential properties is heralding a return to nature.

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86 MATERIAL

Four new performance fabric collections that are a perfect addition for outdoor entertaining season.

96 TREND

Must-have products inspired by “it” girls who are carving their own paths in design, food and fashion.

104 SPOTLIGHT

An enchanting greenhouse provides a backdrop for discovering Luxe’s wish list of garden folly furnishings.

132 KITCHEN + BATH

These splashy, party-ready retreats prove pool houses offer design fun for all.

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Happy Place

Channeling a high-style tree house, a family’s colorinfused Southampton getaway welcomes good vibes only.

Written by Mikki Brammer

Photography by Donna Dotan

Styling by Anthony Amiano

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Worlds Collide

A Greenwich home’s emphasis on collectible contemporary design makes for a wholly unexpected modern farmhouse.

Written by Dan Howarth

Photography by Kirsten Francis Styling by Ryan Reineck

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Delicate Dance

Traditional quilting patterns merge with dyes sourced from nature in a Beacon-based artist’s enchanting works.

Written by Susannah Gruder Photography by Winona Barton-Ballentine

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Point of View

On Park Avenue, prewar architecture sets the backdrop for midcentury treasures and a prolific collection of Black art.

Written by Monique McIntosh

Photography by Annie Schlechter

Styling by Philippa Brathwaite

ON THE COVER: In a Park Avenue apartment decorated by designer Lindsay Falconer, a Kehinde Wiley work takes in the scene from above the fireplace. The Patterson Flynn rug provides a low-key counterpoint, joined by Giuseppe Scapinelli armchairs and a vase sculpture by Jeff Koons. Page 184

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Garden Delight

I’ve been preoccupied with nature lately and the growth cycle of flowers, in particular. The spring assortment of tulip, allium, hyacinth, muscari and anemone bulbs that I dug into beds last November have especially been on my mind. Just take a moment to consider their lifecycle: The knobs are shoved into a box, shipped via FedEx and planted into unfamiliar soil. Shortly thereafter, they grow roots and bide their time through winter. As I write this, it’s early January and rather cold, only reaching about 17 degrees last night. In spring the plants will bloom, having stored up enough energy in their brief and glorious time above ground to then survive another long dormancy (during which they are very much alive, yet in another state of being). I love to think about this cycle in the context of creativity and growth...how change manifests in different stages of energy, inertia and flourishment. Enjoy this beautiful issue!

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DON’T MISS

DUMBO OPEN STUDIOS

While the neighborhood between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges attracts tourists looking for the perfect selfie, the weekend of April 13 gives art lovers a compelling reason to take the F train to York Street: During DUMBO Open Studios, more than 100 artists are opening their studios to the public. “It’s a unique opportunity to visit a caliber of artists who are hard for the general public to meet,” says Kate Gavriel, cultural affairs director for Two Trees Management, which organizes the event. DUMBO’s converted warehouses offer light-filled spaces, but it’s the support of arts organizations and foundations providing residencies and below-market rentals that keeps artists in Brooklyn. “I always plan a big show to take advantage of the exposure this weekend brings,” says painter and founder of Platform Project Space Elizabeth Hazan. “It’s an overwhelmingly positive experience to meet a lot of New Yorkers and show them what I do.” artindumbo.com

HAPPY HOUR

GUILD BAR

In SoHo, the petite five-seat Guild Bar is tucked into an alcove linking Roman and Williams Guild, the artisan-stocked boutique featuring furniture, lighting and home accessories, and La Mercerie, the noted French restaurant by the same team. A hand-painted mural by artist Dean Barger sets the moody tone for the star attractions: cocktails by La Mercerie’s director, Aaron Thorp, which he created to complement the bar’s bespoke glassware. The Phosphorescence, for instance, is inspired by a hand-blown coupe by Seoul artist Hyunsung Cho. “I wanted to balance the look and feel of the glass with an unexpected, more serious cocktail,” Thorp says. “The recipe is based on different sherries and vermouths and finished with a hint of Szechuan-infused Campari. The resulting ruby color is perfect in Hyunsung’s coupe.” And, of course, the glassware is available to recreate cocktail magic at home. rwguild.com

fresh

In Design 99 honoree Jennifer Beek

for treasures at Manhattan’s De Vera (right),

also acts as a fount of inspiration. “De Vera has one of the best collections of decorative arts and jewelry. The way they display pieces is brilliant and thought-provoking. For example, they will adorn a Roman bust with a Mediterranean coral necklace. I’m constantly drawing inspiration for my own work.” jenniferhunterdesign.com

THRILL OF THE HUNT

UP-AND-COMING DESIGNERS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE PLACES FOR ANTIQUES SHOPPING ACROSS THE REGION.

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Justin Charette Justin Charette’s “carefully edited, balanced and impactful” interiors feature “at least one item that gets people talking.” The LUXE Next In Design 99 talent’s go-to place in Manhattan to find such a piece is Bernd Goeckler (left). “The gallery is a hot spot among a lot of designers—I love to source vintage lighting there. Little martini tables are another favorite find of mine. It’s always handy to have multiple surfaces rather than just using a coffee table to rest a drink.” justincharette.com

pro Christina Nielsen, eclecticism and a “mix of old and new” are essential to creating “spaces that a client doesn’t want to leave.” She sources the perfect items to create this effect at RT Facts (left) in Kent, Connecticut. “I love hunting for antiques at RT Facts because their offerings are always authentic and unique. They pride themselves on craftsmanship and attention to detail, and they create the most beautiful pieces that can be entirely custom. The options are limitless.”

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WHO: Asmite Gherezgiher is a florist with a thriving business that includes working on campaigns for fashion houses like Gucci and Prada. She started post-college as a prop stylist, but found her calling in floral design.

WHAT: Her feed showcases installations for parties and hospitality clients, as well as sculptural bouquets and arrangements. She also uses Instagram to let followers know about pop-up events where she sells her creations (usually via preorder).

WHY: Gherezgiher credits her father, a landscaper specializing in topiaries who immigrated from Eritrea, with being her inspiration. “He is my compass and my example of how to be an entrepreneur and keep going,” she shares.

IN HER WORDS: “I love to improvise. Sometimes ideas spark when I see an item in the flower market that is limited in quantity or has a distinct texture, color, size or shape. I like to envision how the work will be received and put my energy into creating expressive designs.”

Jennifer Beek Hunter To shape an aesthetic that is “traditional but seen through

eyes,” LUXE Next

Hunter looks

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SHANNON MURRAY INTERIORS

When designer Shannon Murray’s Westchester clients bought a pied-à-terre in the Rose Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, they asked her to make the one-bedroom functional and fun for weekends in the city. “The building’s common areas are very Art Deco and the owners love that look,” Murray says. “Our starting point was the Lee Jofa wallpaper with its goldand-black squares.” At one end of the great room, the

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DECO MOMENT

DISCOVER THREE NEW YORK SPACES PUTTING A MODERN TWIST ON ART DECO STYLE.

PETER PENNOYER ARCHITECTS

On the Upper East Side, his clients’ love of vintage ocean liners inspired architect Peter Pennoyer’s design of an apartment located in a 1929 Art Deco building. The first challenge was the overly large entrance gallery (left). “Fortunately, Art Deco encourages angles,” the architect says. “We introduced an angle to fix the door placement, added storage and made the entry an octagonal shape.” Pennoyer, whose latest monograph, Peter Pennoyer Architects: City | Country (Vendome Press), features more of this elegant project, continued the use of strong geometric shapes in the black lacquered doors and woodwork, the stenciled floor and elaborate ceiling moldings. ppapc.com

OVADIA DESIGN GROUP

When new owners purchased a 1931 brownstone near Prospect Park that had never been renovated, they asked designer Jack Ovadia to oversee a gut renovation. The entry (left) sets the home’s modern Art Deco tone with a dramatic staircase that rises four-stories through the center of the house. “I did a hand sketch for the railing pattern, which we then reiterated on the door,” Ovadia shares. “We used brass for the railing and as an accent on the floor, table and light fixture.” A dramatic three-story chandelier, also conceived by the designer, crowns the glamorous scene. ovadiadesign.com

kitchen (right) picks up on the gold with a Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort & Co. light fixture, while glam stools sourced in Europe provide chic seating.

peter pennoyer architects photo: william waldron. shannon murray interiors

photo: kyle caldwell. ovadia design group photo: brittany ambridge/otto.

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RADAR

From craft and design to landscapes and gardens, inspiration awaits in the beauty and brilliance of nature.

photo: neil landino.

Zest for Life

ON A MAGNIFICENT PROPERTY IN OJAI, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNER MARK D. SIKES CONJURES ORANGE HILL FARM, A PARADISE HE HAS LONG ENVISIONED.

AS TOLD TO MARIO LÓPEZ-CORDERO

You feel a strong sense of place when you enter Ojai that’s incredibly alluring. While it’s a historic farming community, it has evolved into a city with a rich history of cultivating the land. I felt immediately at home driving through the laid-back town and rolling countryside, but it wasn’t until my partner and I came across what would eventually become Orange Hill Farm that we really began to dream. Suddenly, our love for the landscape deepened.

A weekend place is always something we’ve talked about—a big parcel to build a house and garden. The first time we walked onto the property we went through an unassuming gate, past a few

sheds dotting the grounds and nothing else of which is its real beauty. But then the property unfolded, sloping up a hill with the most amazing citrus and avocado trees. In that moment, I got this sense of the land. It felt like a canvas.

The smell of citrus, the color of the fruit and the plant’s natural beauty is such an inspiration to me, but it’s also very inherent to Ojai. Pixies are the particular citrus we’ll be planting and harvesting. They are an aromatic, petite tangerine that have a sweet, sugary taste. There is so much you can do with them beyond just eating. I’ve been using the fruit in indoor arrangements and

conjuring up my own fragrance, as it’s always been a scent I’m drawn to.

I’m looking forward to having a piece of earth to nurture: to walk outside on the weekend, talk to the plants and see something new that has popped up. We’re studying where the sun rises and sets as well as how the light falls across the property at different times of day.

Soon, more citrus groves will be planted, and a new phase of life and creative energy will begin to sprout. In a lot of ways, Orange Hill Farm is still a dream, and we don’t have it all figured out. But it’s land that is ripe for something new and exciting. markdsikes.com still life

of oranges and lemons with blue gloves , by vincent van gogh, from the collection of mr. and mrs. paul mellon. courtesy national gallery of art, washington.

Rooms in Bloom

INSPIRED BY THE GLORIES OF THE GARDEN, THREE ENCHANTING SPACES OFFER TRANQUIL RESPITE YEAR-ROUND.

WRITTEN BY BART BOEHLERT

Vibrant Escape

New York-based designer Matthew Kowles brought the essence of Marrakech to Greenwich, Connecticut, crafting a verdant garden room for a client who had recently moved into a classic stone-and-timber house built in 1893 for a Gilded Age heiress. With views of Cos Cob Harbor and the Long Island Sound, the designer knew the neglected second-floor open-air space had the potential to be transformed into a peaceful, restorative retreat.

Kowles devised a scheme that would nod to its natural surroundings as well as the homeowner’s far-flung travels, including a recent trip to Morocco (the interior pool gardens of stately riads

proved especially inspiring). In keeping with the home’s origins, Kowles stripped the room’s original hickory beams to expose the natural graining. He then drenched the room in Moroccan green, laying the floor with glossy hand-chiseled terra-cotta zellige tiles in a watery, bottle green hue and enlisted decorative painter Shelly Denning to adorn the walls and ceiling in a matte lime plaster finish. The contrasting tableau creates a cocoon of rich, tactile layers. “We made the green all-enveloping,” says Kowles, “so we didn’t need many plants to still have a garden feel.”

Overhead, Moroccan-inspired rattan pendants add an exotic touch. A chaise that once belonged to the

homeowner’s mother was recovered in Miles Redd’s exuberant Peacock fabric for Schumacher. Kowles worked handin-hand with his client throughout the process, even teaming up to scour antique markets for finishing touches. “We did an extensive antiques dive,” recalls Kowles. “She is an adventurous client and a lot of fun to work with.” Their finds included a romantic bird cage and Tuscan-style fountain that add to the room’s charming ambiance as well as a cafe table that Kowles topped with a marble slab. What’s more, the once-forgotten space is now an all-season retreat thanks to heated floors, bringing the feel of the garden indoors even when it lies dormant beyond the windows. matthewkowles.com

In a Greenwich, Connecticut, garden room designed by Matthew Kowles, his client’s trip to Morocco led the room’s scheme—from the color palette down to the antique fountain and cafe table.

photos: annie schlechter.

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Floral Fantasy

A master at bringing the allure of the outdoors in, Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon was a renowned philanthropist and horticulturalist who imbued interiors with her love for the garden. A close friend and mentor of Jacqueline Kennedy—for whom she redesigned the White House Rose Garden—Mellon deftly combined gardens, antiques and art to create breathtaking homes that reflected her decorating dictum, “Nothing should be noticed.”

“Her sophistication and the way she lived was simple yet very luxurious,” observes Dallas interior designer Cathy Kincaid, a longtime admirer of Mellon’s inimitable style. “She would have a Manet or Rothko painting next to a sawhorse table.” Adding, “everything was collected, edited and well thought out.” Though Mellon had access to the world’s finest art and furniture, her homes were neither fancy nor stuffy. Instead, they were marked by an airy, comfortable and relaxed ease that remains the hallmark of great American style today.

When tasked with reimagining a room for Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, Kincaid drew inspiration from none other than Mellon’s Oak Spring Farm estate in Upperville, Virginia. In a nod to Mellon’s signature time-worn, understated color palette, Kincaid wrapped the walls and ceiling in Lisa Fine’s Persian Garden wallpaper. Window seats and romantic architectural details were added by architect Alex Eskenasy, including Gothic arches accented with plaster appliques by Casci Ornamental Plaster. And in keeping with Mellon’s penchant for painted wood floors, Kincaid called on Mirth Studio to adorn the room’s flooring with a striking geometric motif. Gardening books and topiaries—another Mellon hallmark— dot the refined and restful space that is imbued with a lightness and charm that echoes the understated elegance of Mellon herself. cathy-kincaid.com

photo: kris ellis, courtesy lisa fine.

Botanical Beauty

When designer Gretchen Farrell’s clients called upon her to rethink an architecturally-devoid basement room with low ceilings and wall-to-wall carpeting, she looked no further than the property’s beautiful backyard, which was ripe with inspiration thanks to a charming garden and Victorian Gothic greenhouse. “The clients, who are avid gardeners, said to me, ‘Can we do something that is an extension of the garden right outside the door?’” recalls Farrell.

The North Salem, New York, designer took cues from the famous garden rooms of Federico Forquet and Renzo Mongiardino for Marella Agnelli, among others. “Their spaces are very lived in and possess an ease while still being thoughtfully designed,” she observes.

Farrell got to work ripping out the carpeting and laying down a unifying bluestone that can also be found in the garden. To store the homeowners’ collection of vases, vessels, pots and candles, she designed 18-foot-long Shaker-inspired cabinetry on one side of the room, which is accented with printed linen inserts set behind chicken wire (a nod to the clients’ hobby of raising chickens).

A medley of pale, neutral colors and textures flow throughout the scheme, while jute rugs and an Elizabeth Dow woven wallpaper add a layer of warmth. Centering the room is a 19 th century English antique farm table atop of which potting and gardening often takes place. Nearby is a seating area featuring vintage rattan furniture sporting its original

garden-inspired green hue. Throughout, the homeowners’ collection of framed pressed flowers, garden reference books and inherited garden objects add a dose of horticultural authenticity. A truly multifunctional space, it can morph from gardening workhorse (ferns and geraniums are moved inside come winter) to entertaining central. When evening temperatures make it too chilly to dine alfresco, the space is dressed with candlelight and linens for spontaneous dinner parties. But it is at daybreak when the real magic happens. “Every morning the client sips her coffee overlooking the greenhouse as the sun rises,” reports Farrell. “It’s been the most pleasurable, happy outcome for them, which is the most rewarding experience I can have as a designer.” gretchenfarrell.com

photo: kate s. jordan for pat bates and associates. styling by brittany albert.

Nature’s Bounty

IN REVIVING A FORGOTTEN CRAFT, ARTIST AMY KRONE’S WORK IN APPALACHIAN BASKETRY BECOMES INTIMATELY ENTWINED WITH THE LANDSCAPE.

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH

Deep in New York State’s Catskill Mountains, the woods take over, enveloping the senses with the crunch of fallen leaves and the scent of pine sap. For artist Amy Krone, this forest, in many ways, is her studio. Its native white oaks bestowing the raw materials and inspiration for Cambium Lost Arts—her collection of handwoven Appalachian-style baskets.

After a decade immersed in corporate graphic design, Krone itched for something tactile and found her calling in the poetry of traditional Appalachian basketry. She was especially intrigued by the generations of artisans who invented forms purposebuilt for what they carried, such as round, shallow structures strong enough to hold potatoes.

“This intersection of form and function spoke to me,” says Krone. Her approach interpolates these historic designs “into something more modern but still useful, complementing organic shapes with the geometric.”

Think arching crescents and half-moons fused with wood salvaged from nearby streams, or angular vessels with deep bellies. White oak—the same wood Appalachian basket makers

used for centuries—proves ideal for experimentation “because it cuts clean, so you can get really sharp forms.”

Construction-wise, Krone sticks to old-fashioned techniques. She sustainably cuts down each white oak by hand from her 124-acre property, only culling from overgrown areas. Then she painstakingly segments and splits the green logs into thin strips, armed only with an ax, knife and maul. Thicker pieces build the basket’s ribbed frame, while thinner ribbons become weavers. From here, the artist plays, sometimes adding ash or maple to flesh out the body or dyeing strips with botanicals grown on her farm.

But, for its graceful pliability and honeyed tone, white oak remains the foundation of her practice—alongside the place that nurtures her creativity. “I feel a communion with something greater than myself when I’m in the forest,” shares Krone.

“Finding meaning in my art through these woods is a gift the land has given me.” cambiumlostarts.com

photo: courtesy amy krone.

MARK DE LA VEGA

FURNITURE DESIGNER

APRON: CAROLINA MIRROR

Running Wild

AS REWILDING BECOMES MORE MAINSTREAM, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS CHAT WITH LUXE ABOUT LETTING NATURE LEAD THE WAY.

WRITTEN BY KATHRYN O’SHEA-EVANS

More than two decades ago, the stewards of Knepp Estate— a Regency-era manor house in West Sussex, England—opted to let their 3,500-acre property return to the overgrown, exultant state that Mother Nature intended. Soon, everything from nightingales to turtle doves reappeared, and ora and fauna thrived. The concept that Knepp helped popularize— known as rewilding—is largely due to pioneering husband and wife conservationists, Sir Charles Burrell and Isabella Tree.

Since then, rewilding has grown in popularity across the pond too. The idea refers to “creating a natural environment versus one that is overly manicured and arti cial,” says Connecticut-based landscape architect Janice Parker. “It’s achieved by switching to a natural ecosystem that supports the insects, birds and pollinators where you live and the size of your land.” Creating such a lush environment is the rst step in letting nature come roaring back and shifting to a more sustainable way of gardening or landscaping.

There’s also a way to do rewilding even if you prefer to cultivate a formal garden. For example, Parker suggests creating a 10-foot border at the edge of your property and planting panicum seeds and native wild owers within the designated area. “Just letting the grass grow high and mowing paths through it can be successful”, says Parker, as is evident in her Greenwich, Connecticut, project, above. “But it’s always unpredictable as to what will take, so I never suggest making a huge investment.”

Paige Martin, a landscape architect based in Mill Valley, California, integrates pollinator-friendly plant material in projects large and small, weaving them in alongside other companion plantings. “Seasonal planting provides interest throughout the year—not just for humans, but for attracting birds, pollinators and other wildlife,” Martin says. Allowing biodiversity and natural habitats to ourish uninhibited is at the heart of rewilding and doing so, even on a small scale, supports the regeneration of nature.

NOTABLES

JoAnne Artman Gallery

The sophisticated, clean lines and warm, neutral palette seen in America Martin’s oil and acrylic painting The Tennis Player create an atmosphere of elegance and refinement that is sure to be the highlight of any room. joanneartmangallery.com

MisuraEmme® Showroom by DC Italia

A wooden MisuraEmme-style boiserie night system, Palo Alto Wall expresses the warmth and timeless charm of a noble and natural material capable of enveloping the bedroom in an atmosphere that is at once serene, welcoming and elegant. info@dec-ita.com

Marcia Tucker Interiors

Interior designer Marcia Tucker transforms homes, yachts and airplanes into authentic living spaces that radiate a classic richness and warmth. Tucker’s expert eye for beauty and symmetry is continually enhanced by her world travels, and the result is a body of work that reflects a melding of culture, art, textiles, landscapes and architecture. marciatuckerinteriors.com

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Visual Comfort & Co. fort &Co.

Artisanal glass elevates the Talia series by Julie Neill for a new take tes the Talia series Julie Neill for a new take on the simple glass globe light fixture. Light shimmers through fixture. shimmers multiple swirled-glass orbs attached to metal baskets, creating a ss orbs attached to metal a whimsical flourish. Available in a variety of sizes and configurations, whimsical Available in a of sizes and it is perfect for entryways, dining areas, bedrooms and more. yways, areas, bedrooms and more.

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Noir Trading, Inc.

This handcrafted and beautifully finished walnut sideboard’s strong lines are enhanced with four hand-carved cupboard doors that open to reveal generous interior storage with two adjustable shelves. A timeless look that can be easily integrated into any home. Priced at $6,829.

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J. Tribble

Handcrafted in England, the Brighton Sink Base uses distinctive elements such as applied moldings and the coupling of burl and straightgrain veneers. Available in burl walnut, yew wood and oak.

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Revel in spring’s arrival with cheery alfresco fabrics, talented tastemakers on the rise and garden-ready furnishings.

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Fabrics : Tablecloth in Soverato in Prusse / pierrefrey.com Placemat in Lecce in Prusse / pierrefrey.com Table runner in Soverato in Ocre / pierrefrey.com Napkins in Soverato in Ocre / pierrefrey.com Accessories : Tullin Mini Hurricane / aerin.com Georgia Stemmed Wine Glass / hudsongracesf.com Bamboo Flatware / juliska.com

Lexington Dinner Plate in Turquoise by Haviland Parlon / collectoworld.com

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Pillow in Cherifia in Duomo / eskayel.com Accessories : Simile Wine Glasses in Citrine / abchome.com Prose Rocks Glass in Light Blue / abchome.com Alto Tray in Opaline Green / fermobusa.com Custom table linens sewn by EM Studio / emstudiony.com

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Southern Style

When aesthete Liz Damrich isn’t reimagining her family’s circa late 19th-century Greek Revival home near the languid shores of Mobile, Alabama, the decorator takes up other creative pursuits, like designing ready-to-wear clothing and accessories for Dillard’s (a second collection will debut later this year). All the while, Damrich remains true to her roots, influencing her followers toward home and fashion pieces rooted in classicism. @liz_damrich

Clockwise from top right: Cecilia Rectangular Mirror sephora.com Flitcroft Mantel in Calacatta Vagli Marble / Price upon request / chesneys.com / from $27 / matouk.com Ibis Outdoor Lounge Chair by Susan Hable / Price upon request / schumacher.com

Table Lamp No 2 by Carol Leskanic and Amy Meier / $2,100 / amymeier.com Rayas

Clockwise from top Cecilia Mirror / Price upon request /

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Ibis Outdoor Chair Susan Hable / Price upon request / hickorychair.com

Chef’s Treat

After cutting her teeth in restaurant kitchens and working as an editor at glossy food publications, Molly Baz is rocking the food world on her own terms. With a second cookbook, More Is More, under her belt, Baz has no plans of slowing down, releasing kitchenrelated product lines (independently and with big-name retailers) in addition to creating at-home cooking videos and viral recipes coded in millennial slang, like the cult favorite Cae Sal (aka Caesar salad) that her devout following eats right up. @mollybaz

Culture Club

Tucked away on a happening street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Beverly Nguyen’s storefront is a shopper’s paradise homewares ranging from posh sets to cast iron skillets and thoughtful changing rotation of goods, plays host to Nguyen’s many creative set. With over a decade under her belt, Nguyen is dialed emerging and cool. @thatgirlbeverly

Tucked away on a street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, small but mighty storefront is a for special homewares from Christofle flatware sets to cast iron skillets and textiles. Ever a rotation of Beverly’s NYC also host to many parties for the city’s creative set. With over a decade of fashion styling under her belt, is dialed in on all that is

Clockwise from top right: Starburst Napkin in Evergreen by Maison Venu

Dune Jug in Green / $384 / lagunab.com Glyph Sconce in Glimmer

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Lloyd Flanders

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Elegant, functional furnishings crafted from the finest materials set the stage for exceptional outdoor living. A true design leader, Lloyd Flanders has defined this level of excellence since 1906. “Our abiding mission is to outfit our customers’ homes with beautiful, durable furniture that elevates their lifestyles,” says Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Bryan Echols. “We want to inspire our customers and give them the freedom of choice, that’s why we offer 20 different frame finishes on our Loom products, so each homeowner can make a unique style statement.” Lloyd Flanders is also known for their signature coil spring system and water-resistant cushions, which deliver maximum comfort and years of use. “As a third-generation, family-owned business, we remain passionately committed to helping each customer create their own personal oasis.”

Designing A Legacy

• Where do you find design inspiration? We work closely with our representatives and dealer network to discover the latest trends and design ideas. We also look for new color palettes, materials, textiles and functional design innovations beyond the outdoor sector.

• Share something that sets your designs apart. The fact that we embrace the use of color on our frames is just one of many ways that Lloyd Flanders is truly unique.

• How is social media playing a role in your success? We’ve partnered with a select group of style influencers to help us tell our story. The way they organically weave our furnishings into their projects is highly inspirational, and they have been quite powerful at relaying our message to the outdoor design community.

• Talk about the importance of ecoconsciousness and sustainability. As responsible manufacturers, we’re always looking for new ways to lessen our environmental impact including finding new eco-friendly materials, incorporating best practices in our manufacturing facility and working with partners who do the same.

Top Inspired by the rugged beauty of the American West, the Frontier Collection lounge seating and tables offer a unique blend of rustic charm and modern technology. Right Embrace the peak of outdoor comfort with the Summit Collection’s minimal form and sloped-back design for a more comfortable dining experience. Far right With clean lines and comfort-scale seating, Catalina embraces the relaxed attitude of the island that inspired it.

WE ARE PROUD TO CRAFT OUR EXTRAORDINARY HEIRLOOM FURNITURE IN THE SAME FACILITY WHERE IT ALL BEGAN 118 YEARS AGO.”

Photography Top + Right by David Cannon Photography; Far right by Molly Wood Garden Design

Secret Garden

AMIDST A LUSH OASIS OF FLORA, UNEARTH THE LATEST OUTDOOR PIECES FOR MODERN-DAY GARDENERS.

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LESLEY UNRUH

VERDANT VISTA

Between McKinnon and Harris co-founder Will Massie’s memorable family trips to Italy and his longstanding appreciation for the country’s art and craftsmanship, it’s no surprise that the brand’s latest Thirza Collection is a love letter to the Mediterranean destination. Take the Thirza Dining Chairs, where every detail tells a story: The sphere finials nod to the Medici orbs seen throughout Florence, and the frame and apron reference ancient Etruscan bronze thrones and chariots. The customizable knife edge cushions—shown in Artemis Green and Swan White—are midcentury in spirit. mckinnonharris.com

VERANDA SEASON

25 years,

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designer Bunny Williams’ former New York City storefront, Treillage, was a haven for green thumbs. She recently delighted the interiors world with a collection in honor of the beloved brick-and-mortar for Bunny Williams Home. Among the offerings is the rattan Mirabel Side Table, which boasts a star-like inlaid rattan top, sinuous legs and a handsome cross-base design. Perfectly sized for a lamp or beverages, it’s a versatile workhorse for any covered porch.

JARDIN DELIGHT

The inspiration behind Sunset West’s Provence Bench can be found in its namesake. Paying homage to the French countryside aesthetic that has long influenced contemporary furniture companies, this perch is an artful study in form and function. At a roomy 6 feet wide, the powder-coated wrought-iron basketweave frame features a hand-applied silver pewter finish. The upholstery is customizable and shown here in Sunbrella’s Fretwork Mist. sunsetwestusa.com, salvatoreoutdoor.com

When exquisite taste has nothing to do with culinary skills

A New Era of Walker Zanger

Experience a revitalized, refreshed Walker Zanger, reflected in a delectable palate of surfaces, and sustained by the superior product, showroom service, and client support that has defined the storied brand since 1952.

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WATERING DUTY

Mundane gardening chores will soon become more pleasurable with the Incredible Trellis Watering Can. The painted tole accessory begs to be left on display as ornamentation where its cheerful print can be enjoyed. Hailing from the trad-happy online destination, The Well Appointed House—a go-to for preppy décor treasures founded by Connecticutbased Melissa Hawks in 2001—the watering can is also available in a chinoiserie pattern. wellappointedhouse.com

IN BLOOM

Atlanta-based Mainly Baskets Home has long been known for its handcrafted wicker and rattan product offerings. Now, the brand is expanding its penchant for woven furniture and accessories with the launch of an outdoor collection featuring their best sellers, including this Scallop Console. Crafted from a resin-based rattan, the piece is ideal for yearround outdoor living. Inspired by an antique form, the petaled skirt gives way to a flat back making it suitable to stand flush against a wall or sofa. mainlybaskets.com

GREENHOUSE GLOW

Behold the Clara Lanterns by hospitality designer Chiara Caberlon, in collaboration with product designer Marco Forbicioni, for Italian lighting company Contardi. With a bronze lacquered frame and Vienna straw resin-like caning, these modern pieces offer the practicality and portability of outdoor-friendly lights without sacrificing the elegant ethos of pieces consigned to the indoors. Available in three sizes (medium and small, shown) and a white lacquered finish, the lanterns feature a rechargeable battery that lasts up to eight hours.

contardi-usa.com

2024 KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN COMPETITION

BEST OVERALL BATH

FIRST PLACE | SECONDARY BATH

Jaque Bethke, Principal Designer

JAQUE

jaque.design | jaquebethke

Photography Provisuals Media

Jaque Bethke Principal Designer

The “Small but Mighty” bath by designer Jaque Bethke of JAQUE in Scottsdale, Arizona, won Best Overall Bath for its original, artistic and highly textured design. Bethke ingeniously transformed the space to fit a tub, separate toilet room and plenty of storage, meeting the client’s need for a bath that accommodates many guests while providing a fun atmosphere. The creative elements included a showstopping tile pattern, a vinyl wallcovering, an inventive suspended light fixture and a backlit mirror.

There are many different rooms and moments that make up a home. But it is an undeniable truth that the kitchen and bath are at the center of it all. They bring the function every household must have, but they’ve also become the hub of the home in another way: they often serve as a design foundation, setting the tone for everything else. Each year, the National Kitchen & Bath Association celebrates the very best of these all-important spaces in its Kitchen & Bath Design Competition. Keep reading to explore the iconic concepts that are taking their place in NKBA history in 2024. nkba.org/design-competition

BEST OVERALL KITCHEN

FIRST PLACE | LARGE KITCHEN

Bahar Zaeem, Partner

Shima Radfar, Principal Designer RZ Interiors r-zinteriors.com | rzinteriors_

Photography Ryan Fung of Ryan Fung Photography

The “Ultra Modern Kitchen” by co-designers Bahar Zaeem and Shima Radfar of RZ Interiors, based in Toronto, Ontario, was designed to be minimalist and sleek while meeting the client’s storage needs and addressing the room’s asymmetry. Full-height, graphite-toned cabinetry, juxtaposed with oak base cabinets, keep surfaces uncluttered, and the cleverly positioned island and breakfast table result in an architecturally complex yet balanced space. This kitchen is lush, polished and harmonious.

Shima Radfar Principal Designer

Bahar Zaeem Partner

FIRST PLACE

Knight Varga Interiors Vancouver, British Columbia knightvarga.com | knightvarga

Photography Janis Nicolay Photography

FIRST PLACE JAQUE Scottsdale, Arizona jaque.design | jaquebethke

Photography Provisuals Media

PRIMARY BATH

SECOND PLACE

Neil Kelly Co. Bend, Oregon neilkelly.com | neilkellycompany

Photography Tim Cotter Photography

SECONDARY BATH

SECOND PLACE

Interiors for Modern Living Palo Alto, California interiorsformodernliving.com interiorsformodernliving

Photography R. Brad Knipstein Photography

THIRD PLACE

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. Cabin John, Maryland anthonywilder.com anthonywilderdesignbuild

Photography John Cole Photography

Sakell CKBD, Interior Designer

THIRD PLACE

Christopher’s Kitchen & Bath Englewood, Colorado

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Photography Morris Photography

Trish Knight, Partner Nicole Varga, Interior Designer

Kathleen Donohue CMKBD, Senior Designer

Melissa

Jaque Bethke Principal Designer

Jennifer Hale Senior Interior Designer

Heather Radliff CLIPP, Designer

FIRST PLACE

Knight Varga Interiors

Vancouver, British Columbia knightvarga.com | knightvarga

Photography Janis Nicolay Photography

SECOND PLACE

D’Amore Interiors Denver, Colorado damoreinteriors.com | damoreinteriors

Photography Eric Lucero Photography

FIRST PLACE

JSF Design Inc. Scottsdale, Arizona jsfdesigninc.com | jsfdesigninc

Photography Eric Kruk Photography

THIRD PLACE

Interiors for Modern Living Palo Alto, California interiorsformodernliving.com interiorsformodernliving

Photography Eric Zepeda Studio

SECOND PLACE

Fleur de Lis Designs Los Gatos, California fleurdelis-designs.com

Photography Exceptional Frames

THIRD PLACE

Kustom Home Design Greer, South Carolina kustomhomedesign.com | kerldesign

Photography Ben Ivins Media

Trish Knight, Partner Nicole Varga, Interior Designer

Gina D’Amore Bauerle Partner and Interior Designer

Jennifer Hale Senior Interior Designer

Jeffrey Florentine CEO

Cindy Steele Designer/ Project Manager

Kimberly Kerl Owner

FIRST PLACE RZ Interiors Toronto, Ontario r-zinteriors.com | rzinteriors_

Photography Ryan Fung Photography

FIRST PLACE

Lakehaus Designs Atlanta, Georgia jerellake

Photography Marc Mauldin Photography

SECOND PLACE

Adapt Interior Design Beaverton, Oregon adaptinteriordesign.com adaptinteriordesign

Photography Meagan Larsen Photography

SMALL KITCHEN

SECOND PLACE

Two Tone Interiors Bradford, Ontario twotone-interiors.com | two_tone_interiors

Photography Arnal Photography

THIRD PLACE

Glen Alspaugh Co., LLP St. Louis, Missouri glenalspaughkitchens.com glenalspaughkitchenandbath

Photography Alise O’Brien Photography

THIRD PLACE

New England Design Works Manchester, Massachusetts ne-dw.com | newenglanddesignworks

Photography Jared Kuzia Photography

Bahar Zaeem, Partner Shima Radfar, Principal Designer

Hannah Hacker CMKBD, Owner and Lead Designer

James E. Howard, CKBD, Designer Kelly Johnson, Owner/Designer

Jerel Lake Kitchen and Bath Designer

Angel Yalda Designer

Karen Swanson Owner/Designer

NKBA’s 2025 Kitchen & Bath Design Competition is scheduled to open in May. All entries are welcome, including non-member submissions. Cash prizes totaling $100,000 will be given out to award winners, with Best Overall Kitchen and Best Overall Bath each taking home $20,000. For more information and to enter, please go to nkba.org/design-competition.

Every year, I am more and more impressed by the winning projects that our panel of distinguished judges choose. This year, I am extremely impressed by the creativity and innovation of our Design Award winners, and the fact that they represent a wide variety of regions in North America.”

- BILL DARCY NKBA | KBIS GLOBAL PRESIDENT & CEO

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Dive into warmer days with posh pool houses designed for backyard escapism.

photo: rikki snyder.

Tabarka Studio’s Palio 2 tiles provided the jumping off point for this whimsical North Carolina pool house by MA Allen Interiors and Carter Skinner Residential Design. Eschewing upper cabinets for pattern-forward wall treatments, the space gains task lighting from wicker Arteriors sconces.

photo: stacey van berkel.

Holiday House

LIBERATED FROM THE DESIGN DEMANDS OF THE EVERYDAY, POOL HOUSES ARE PLAYHOUSES FOR ALL AGES.

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT AND SARAH SHELTON

SUNNY SIDE

This Chapel Hill, North Carolina, retreat designed by MA Allen with senior designer Margaret Richards balances poolside practicality with spunky, tropical-nodding style. Below, Allen dishes on the details that bring the look to life. maalleninteriors.com

Happy Hour: Beneath the pass-through counter to the pool is a beverage center with Marvel drawer refrigerators, a True Residential ice machine and glassware storage. On the opposite wall, we hung custom scalloped shelves to display the client’s collection of tiki barware. This feature wall has incited her to keep collecting!

Tough Stuff: Flooring throughout is a very cool precast terrazzo tile that is easy to clean and slip-resistant for wet feet. All of the fabrics we used are indoor-outdoor and the counters are W hite Zen quartz from Cosmos Granite & Marble—a win for these clients who enjoy squeezing fresh juice for cocktails. Entertaining is much more relaxing in a bulletproof space.

Destination Design: We wanted this pool house to highlight what the homeowners love—which is a colorful, preppy Palm Beach look. This scheme wouldn’t necessarily work for a main house in North Carolina, but it was a lot of fun to create a Floridian escape in the backyard. Now, they have a place that expresses their chosen design style. How great is that?

The open concept kitchen-living room is linked by complimentary wallpapers: Faye Bell’s Atoll (above) and Nobilis’ Ipanema (right). TileBar’s Terrazzo Italy Sacra Grigio carries through to the bathroom (below), where a mirror from Cooper Classics hangs above a double tap Kohler bucket sink.

photo: stacey van berkel.

Live Brilliantly

The Margeaux chandelier from Capital Lighting Fixture Co. adds glamour to any space. Cascades of leaves create decadent dimension. The matte white or buffed gold finishes both evoke angles of visual intrigue. Since 1924, Capitol Lighting has helped homeowners, interior designers and custom builders set the tone for every space. With unsurpassed service, unparalleled selection and our best price guarantee, you can always trust us to put you in your best light.

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Fans of clé will rejoice at the news of their first-ever outdoor tile collection, OUTERclé. Launching with an array of materials and styles, including Origami in Basil, a pleated cement tile, and the Paritzioni Breeze Block Tile in terra cotta (right) by Fornace Brioni and Cristina Celestino. Such varied options will add a dose of high-style to exterior spaces everywhere. cletile.com

the maintenance?

TimberTech’s options, like this Oyster stain from the Porch can withstand the

Want the look of hardwood without the TimberTech’s polymer decking options, stain from the Porch Collection, can withstand elements while remaining timeless. timbertech.com

A fixture pretty enough for the indoors, Serena & Lily’s Watermill Outdoor Chandelier features a rattan shade and white powder-coated frame. serenaandlily.com

For a resort-ready feel, Tuuci’s newest silhouette, the Cupola, is designed to allow a continual breeze beneath its canopy and is available in custom colors and finishes. tuuci.com

Splash Zone

Dornbracht’s line of MEM faucet handles in collaboration with Nature Squared boasts natural materials like pearl shell (shown), agate and eggshell hand-laid into sleek metal finishes. dornbracht.com

Cosentino has partnered with designer Claudia Afshar to debut Ukiyo, a new Dekton collection. Featuring two distinct fluted tile designs in fi ve colors (shown here is GV2 in Umber), the linear texture brings depth and warmth to its wide use of indoor and outdoor applications. cosentino.com

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POOL PARTY

In the rolling hills of New York’s Hudson Valley, a Manhattan-based family found the acreage they needed to build a multigenerational holiday estate. In order to comfortably host their grown children and grandchildren—along with their many-numbered friends seeking solace from the city—the clients tasked interior designer Hilary Matt and architect Carol Kurth with creating a bespoke pool house with plenty of room to play.

While the resulting modern barn-style dwelling boasts such fun spaces as a bunk room and rock-climbing wall, the joyful bathroom suite manages to

steal the show. With direct access from both the pool and the interior, and separate chambers that can be closed off during times of high traffic, it offers a master class in how to cater to a crowd. Luxe chatted with Matt and Kurth to glean the spatial considerations, material makeup and design details that render it pool house perfection. hilarymatt.com; carolkurtharchitects.com

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At an Upstate New York pool house designed by Hilary Matt and architect Carol Kurth, Thermador horizontal wood siding nods to indigenous barns found on the property in a contemporary manner. The architectural cubist lighting fixtures are Simes.

Functionally speaking, what were the goals? CK: Programmatically, we wanted to achieve a plan for separation of access zones, thus this “wet feet-dry feet” layout of two separate rooms was conceived. From the pool deck, one can directly access the playful trough sink area, which is then sectioned off from the tub, shower and toilet area. The bathroom can also be accessed from the interior of the pool house for overnight guests and those already inside. HM: We went with some really practical fixture decisions, like a full bathtub instead of a shower. All age ranges will use this space, so that was a necessity. Also, a double vanity that allows multiple users was the best choice.

Which design details were the most impactful? HM: We found the wallpaper—Swimmers from Walls Need Love—early in the process and knew it was the perfect starting point for the rest of the design.

The bathtub walls are covered in a bright, aqua-colored glazed ceramic tile and the flooring is a modern, oversized take on traditional penny tile. The rope sconces from Cuff Studio were the final element to bring in texture and summertime style. CK: Having the vanity “float” in the space was an important aspect of the design, too; it’s almost a literal interpretation of floating in a pool. I always like a focal point when entering a doorway, so we designed a towel storage niche in the entry as a three-dimensional e lement to draw the eye that is also highly useful.

What’s the report? CK: This bath is as much fun for adults as it is for kids. You can’t help but feel uplifted when you’re in there. HM: The pop of color from the wallpaper is such a fun surprise for visitors. As for the grandchildren, they now refuse to bathe anywhere else on the property!

The vanity features a countertop with a seamless trough sink composed of Trueform concrete that was designed to be “big enough to bathe a baby,” notes architect Carol Kurth. Matte black Watermark fixtures lend a high-contrast pop. The wall and floor tiles are from TileBar and Studium, respectively.

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Of Material Importance

Nature’s elements can be harsh, and furniture is an investment. At Barlow Tyrie, this means research and a focus on durability are paramount. “No one wants to be constantly cleaning their outdoor furnishings,” Hessler says. “This is especially true with second or third homes. Therefore, you must choose pieces based on the durability needed in your location. An oceanfront home creates many more maintenance issues than a lakeside retreat. We work with design professionals to make choices that ideally suit the client’s residence.” One of the materials they’ve found most preferable is teak. “We have sourced sustainable, plantation-grown teakwood for decades,” Hessler shares. “Well-made teak furnishings require no maintenance besides an annual cleanup.”

Owing to modern technologies and innovations, the outdoors can now be made hospitable in any climate. Thus, alfresco living has become an essential part of home. But what role exactly do these spaces play? How do they differ from those indoors?

According to Charles Hessler, “these areas are for casual entertaining, private family time and relaxation.” As the Executive Vice President of Barlow Tyrie, an outdoor furnishings manufacturer with more than a century of excellence, he would know. The company began in a converted horse stable, down a London alleyway, in 1920. Barlow Tyrie has since grown alongside the evolution of indoor-outdoor living, and today, it has an impressive portfolio of projects, design awards and rave reviews. “We believe in offering a superior product that is made to last,” Hessler says. “We are, and always have been, committed to quality materials and workmanship.”

ONE SHOULD EXTEND THE SAME CARE AND THOUGHT TO THE SELECTION OF OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS AS ONE DOES TO THOSE INDOORS.”

Above A durable, powder-coated finish on tubular aluminum frames combines with teakwood accents to create Aura. The collection includes selections for dining, lounging and deep seating. Left Apex might just be the largest extending table for alfresco dining. Made of plantationsourced, top-grade teakwood, it seats 14.

Barlow Tyrie – Crafting exceptional, award-winning outdoor furnishings since 1920. Premium collections in sustainable teak wood, brushed stainless steel and powder-coated aluminum.

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Elevated outdoor living is an integral part of today’s “at home” lifestyles. With more than 80 years of experience, 25 exceptional brands, a vast selection of materials and a full slate of custom products and services, Walters is a must for nature lovers with a passion for outstanding design. “With our own factories and our unique product history, Walters is celebrated for having custom know-how,” says Kevin Woodard, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “From subtle changes to our standard residential products to our bespoke work for hotels and hospitality venues around the world, we get the job done for designers and architects. And given the range of products and fabric options that we offer, our products and collections move easily from indoors to out. If the goal is a harmonious and inviting outdoor space that is as comfortable as your living room, Walters is the perfect design partner.”

SINCE 1935, WALTERS HAS BEEN A TRUSTED SOURCE FOR THE A&D COMMUNITY IN NEW YORK AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY.”

Outdoor Insights

• What elements bring true luxury to outdoor spaces?

Warm and inviting outdoor fabrics with vibrant bursts of color define the well-appointed outdoor space. With that in mind, Walters has updated our Giati fabrics with rich, new textiles in handsome natural and lush garden shades.

• Talk about your collaborative approach with clients. This comes into play a lot with our custom capabilities, which allow us to modify our standard

collections to fit a particular client’s visions or work from concept drawings to produce something new and unique.

• How are you responding to the increased demand for sustainability? One of our most important initiatives is our Recover Program that creates new coverings for existing cushions that are still in great condition. We are also looking at technology that creates luxury fabrics from recycled plastic bottles.

Top Ethimo’s Eivissa pavilions, designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba, breathe life into a new way of living outdoors. Walters is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Ethimo. Center The Flex collection from Manutti, a master of luxury furnishings, inspires and delights. Bottom Designed by Clodagh for Walters, More Comfort is a brand-new indoor-outdoor collection that exudes the same holistic wellness sensibilities seen in Clodagh’s iconic spas.

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HAPPY PLACE

Hamptons style takes a refreshing twirl at a North Sea family home tucked among the trees.

BY DONNA DOTAN | STYLING BY ANTHONY AMIANO

WRITTEN BY MIKKI BRAMMER | PHOTOGRAPHY

Interior Design: Ariel Okin, Ariel Okin Interiors Home Builder: Neal Owen, Owen & Broniecki Construction

Beyond its pristine beaches and bustling downtown, there’s a decidedly sylvan side to the town of Southampton. Take the hamlet of North Sea, whose secluded plots lured a young New York City-based family seeking a peaceful getaway for weekends, holidays and long summer sojourns.

Though the location itself was worthy of a fairy tale, the current state of the early-2000s home was decidedly less so. “The flow was discombobulated and the previous owners—a large family—had lived there for many years, so it had some pretty obvious wear and tear,” recalls Ariel Okin, whom the clients enthusiastically enlisted to lead the redesign while they were closing on the property. “Our goal was to create a modern, whimsical home that would be light, open, family-friendly and personal,” the designer shares. “It was also really important that it feel like a retreat from the world.”

In collaboration with general contractor Neal Owen, Okin kicked off the brief with a cosmetic renovation to brighten and enhance the architectural interiors. “Part of the magic in working on this house was clearing away the existing decorative finishes so that we could see it with fresh eyes,” she recalls. That meant gut renovations rendered in timeless Carrara marble and polished nickel for every bathroom, new warm wood flooring throughout the house, and fresh white paint or pale, subtly patterned papers to impart an airy crispness to the walls.

One existing feature that was carefully retained, however, was a pair of funky bamboo atriums in the foyer, the effect of which evokes entering a tree house. It was this very spirit Okin had in mind for the interiors already, since most of the windows frame lush foliage. After all, what’s a more escapist design trope than a tree house? But this iteration would be less Swiss Family Robinson and more California-meets-the Hamptons, in keeping with her clients’ contemporary-leaning tastes.

“The house is mostly glass and has amazing vistas of the woods from almost every corner,” notes Okin. “We decided to play up the views

by incorporating beautiful drapery to draw the eye to the windows and ceiling height,” she adds. After highlighting the natural setting, next, the designer endeavored to bring the outdoor bounty inside with a happy-hued palette derived from the surroundings. “The colors were inspired by the Hamptons,” she explains. “But it’s not too on-the-nose beachy. There’s ice blue, pool blue, aquamarine, yellow for some sunshine and green as a clarifier, with different shades from pale to spruce.”

Reinforcing the tree house ethos in a subtle fashion while bringing an element of California Zen, “the grounding constant in each room is a great neutral” Okin notes. Take the dining room, which is anchored by a wall of bespoke cerused-wood built-in bars with brass and mirror details. Together with an eclectic mélange of textiles, the space feels unexpected despite its classic Hamptons palette. “The blue-and-white color scheme in the dining room is traditional in a sense, but turned on its head to feel more boho thanks to the patterns we used,” explains the designer. In the primary bedroom— a serene yet richly layered retreat awash in shades of green, burgundy and brown—a faux bois wallpaper achieves a similar anchoring effect. Even the formal living room, which touts the full rainbow of Okin’s joyful palette, finds its organic counterpart with a base of creamy, nubby upholstery fabrics.

The designer’s chorus of greens, blues and yellows converges again in the breakfast area, a charming nook Okin carved out to enjoy views of the deck and pool. There, she paired a long, cushioned banquette with a shapely tulip table and mismatched dining chairs. “The multicolor chairs are so fun and different, and felt perfect for these clients,” the designer says. And for times when the homeowners seek a warmer dose of color, an upstairs office draped in exuberant textiles in shades of tangerine is as energizing as an Aperol Spritz—and just as enticing on a summer day.

In all, it’s a home that elicits a smile—and this is exactly what the designer wanted to gift her clients and their many-numbered visitors. “I hope the house has a happy, inviting effortlessness,” Okin reflects, adding, “and I hope that energy becomes infectious!”

The dining room is entertaining-ready with its twin mirror-backed bars. A subtly patterned Annie Selke rug grounds a set of Hollywood At Home chairs and Kittinger table lit by Aerin for Visual Comfort & Co pendant lights. The art is by Christian Peltenburg-Brechneff.

The living room’s Ferrell Mittman sofas wear a Perennials fabric and create dual conversation spaces linked by an RH console. Topping it are lamps from Homenature with shades of a Fermoie textile. Window treatments by The Shade Store unify the vast floor plan.

Above: A living room seating area nods to the home’s tree house inspiration with its leaf-green Mohini Creations rug atop a Patterson Flynn sisal. The vintage burl-wood coffee table is from 1stdibs. Four Hands nesting tables procure a cocktail perch between a pair of Jonathan Adler chairs.

Opposite: The cheerful breakfast nook features dining chairs from Serena & Lily and a marble-top dining table from LexMod. A Ballard Designs banquette features a cushion of Lisa Fine Textiles fabric and throw pillows sporting John Robshaw and Schumacher textiles.

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and jute pouf, both CB2. The window treatments are by The Shade Store.

Opposite: Aerin for Visual Comfort & Co. sconces frame an Oliver Gal artwork whose green tones are echoed in the layers of sage-colored bedding. A Made Goods nightstand, table lamp from Oka and Serena & Lily bench complete the space.

Left: In the primary bedroom, a Nobilis faux bois wallpaper is an ode to the surrounding forest.

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Right: Shiplap-covered walls set a classic, coastal tone in the primary bathroom. The Signature Hardware soaking tub enjoys verdant views complemented by a natural-fiber shade from The Shade Store and drapes of a Lisa Fine Textiles floral print.

Opposite: A guest bedroom is rendered special with a pair of vibrant watercolors and bedding composed of Biscuit Home linens and quilts from The Six Bells. Atop the Serena & Lily nightstand is a Robert Abbey lamp with a custom shade.

Above: Tangerine defines the office, where a framed textile from St. Frank leans atop a CB2 desk joined by an Acme Furniture chair. A Phillip Jeffries wallcovering provides a neutral counterpart to the Schumacher fabricupholstered Avery Boardman chair and ottoman. The flat-weave rug is from Sahjad Carpets.

Opposite: RH settees and lounge chairs compose a chic seating area on the back deck, where the property’s lushness and privacy can be best enjoyed. Dashes of blue in the rug and throw pillows add strategic pops of color.

Architecture: Tanner White, Tanner White Architects

Interior Design: Vanessa Rome, Vanessa Rome Interiors

Home Builder: Doron Sabag, SBP Homes

Worlds Collide

Modern farmhouse ease meets collectible contemporary design in a family’s playful yet refined Greenwich residence.

WRITTEN BY DAN HOWARTH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIRSTEN FRANCIS | STYLING BY RYAN REINECK

White-picket fences around traditional Colonial-style manses may spring first to mind at the mention of Greenwich, Connecticut. But when a young family with two boys relocated to the region to enjoy the extra space and remote work opportunities of the post-COVID world, they had a much more contemporary, art-filled vision for their life beyond Manhattan.

A collaboration between architect Tanner White and general contractor Doron Sabag, their new-construction home offered an open layout, high ceilings, vast picture windows and impeccable detailing. “It was a beautiful canvas to play off,” says designer Vanessa Rome, whom the homeowners connected with via Instagram. She quickly found common ground between their collective tastes and a synergy with the home. “I love how the outside feels very much like a modern farmhouse,” Rome shares, “And then the interiors are very clean and contemporary.”

The architecture proved pivotal to Rome and her clients’ sumptuous, tactile and slightly edgy approach to the design. Take the existing horizontal wood slats that cover an entry wall and turn a corner into the living room, adding to this formal entertaining space a 1970s vibe that the furniture selection further emphasizes. The very first piece chosen for this area was Edra’s modular On the Rocks sofa, which Rome had her eye on for some time and “is very design forward, but very livable, and makes a statement,” according to the wife. This piece helped set the tone for the room and the interiors overall.

Building up textured layers in this living area, a green wool-and-mohair rug provides a strong visual connection to the grassy landscape beyond, while shapely armchairs with patterned upholstery are sprinkled in to play up the groovy ’70s feel. “Modern homes need to be furnished with texture and color to avoid feeling cold,” Rome posits.

One of her favorite designers, Casey Johnson, created the blackened-wood entry console, placed below an oversized circular mirror that’s

cleverly suspended from the ceiling to avoid drilling into the wood paneling. “There are many pieces in this home that I’ve coveted and have been wanting to use, and my client was completely in line with them,” Rome divulges. “It was a very fun project for that reason.”

For the grand floating staircase, which encircles an atrium that’s highly visible from the driveway, designer and clients were in perfect alignment on what was needed: a metal-and-blown-glass chandelier that extends the full height of the three-story void. “It couldn’t just hover and stop at the landing, especially because you see it from the outside,” Rome notes. Adds the wife, “It feels like the house was built around that piece.” Throughout the residence, a variety of sculptural lighting fixtures elevate each space in unique ways, like the sculptural fabric pendant in the living room, the minimalist geometric chandeliers above the dining room table and the delicate brass fixture in the powder bath.

While the color palette is grounded in neutrals and jewel tones, brighter hues are introduced through the couple’s art collection. Aside from the commanding black-and-white Richard Serra painting in the dining area, works including a striped Ian Davenport quartet on the upstairs landing and a Julian Opie series in the stairwell contrast with the white walls, oak flooring and black-trimmed windows. “The art is as modern as the house is, and we tried to mix different media,” notes the wife, who worked with advisory firm Chestman Art to source several of the pieces.

Despite such a sophisticated collection of art and design, it was imperative that the home not feel like a museum—particularly with boys aged 9 and 12. For them, secret closets are accessible from their bedrooms, the dining table becomes a puzzle and Lego-building station and the living room couch serves as everything from soccer goal posts to a trampoline. “My younger son is its biggest fan because he can adjust the backrests, hide behind them and use his iPad on it. He even jumps on that couch,” the client reveals. To this end, Rome was able to deliver a distinct brand of livable luxury— one that belies expectations from the driveway, not to mention the off-ramp from I-95.

This modern farmhouse-style dwelling boasts double-story windows that flood the residence with natural light. The crisp white exterior cladding and black-framed windows offer a chic contrast to the unexpectedly bold and colorful interior design within.

The living room embraces a 1970s vibe with its high-pile rug from Fayette Studio. Edra’s On the Rocks sectional, armchairs from Craft Associates and a Thayer Coggin accent chair gather around Pierre Augustin Rose coffee tables. The pendant light is Coco Flip.

Right: Designer Vanessa Rome envisioned a gallery-like tableau for the upstairs landing, where striped works by Ian Davenport provide an energizing color jolt. A Moroccan runner from Fayette Studio leads the eye to a blackand-white work by Natasha Law.

Opposite: In the dining room, a Richard Serra painting hangs above a Wüd console. Verner Panton chairs from Property Furniture rim a table composed of Mark Jupiter drum bases topped with Artistic Tile marble. The chandeliers are Lambert & Fils.

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a custom glittering mica-inflected gray paint.

Opposite: The office’s comfortable work-from-home setup comes courtesy of a DeMuro Das desk and Färg & Blanche desk chair. Bespoke lounge chairs in mustard yellow pick up the tones in the Rug Art floor covering. Above is an Arteriors chandelier.

Left: Expressive lighting in the form of Apparatus’ Triad 3 pendant is continued in the powder room.

complement the marble vanity, Rome commissioned decorative painter Lessandra Martins to coat the walls in

Right: Wallpaper patterned with teal dragonflies from FliePaper offers a lighthearted moment in the basement powder room. A spherical Dutton Brown pendant light provides the perfect glossy color match.

Opposite: A grass-cloth wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries wraps the guest room, joined by a Parachute bed. The Botolo accent chair and Leanne Ford for Crate & Barrel nightstand continue the home’s emphasis on soft shapes.

The rug is Fayette Studio.

WRITTEN BY SUSANNAH GRUDER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY WINONA BARTON-BALLENTINE

A quilter in Beacon, New York, colors her works with dyes sourced from nature.

Delicate Dance

From her Hudson Valley home, quilter and textile designer Alison Charli Smith can watch the colors of Mount Beacon as they shift with the seasons.

“When it’s springtime, there are these little pops of chartreuse that emerge on the hillside before the more vibrant greens start to fill in,” she reflects.

The colors that distinguish Smith’s quilts are often directly inspired by these transitional hues, which can be spotted just outside her windows or during her daily trail runs. As an artist working exclusively with natural dyes and fabrics, it’s only fitting that she takes her cues from the wild beauty of her surrounding environment.

Smith took up sewing at a young age, but when she discovered natural dyes at a workshop in her 20s, her passion for

textile arts was cemented. Sourced from materials like madder root, which creates a deep red color, or Osage orange, which produces rich shades of yellow, this new tool allowed her to endlessly explore and experiment. “I found myself dyeing fabric after fabric. Eventually, I was like, ‘What am I going to do with all of this?’ From there, I started making quilts.”

The resulting creations strike a keen balance between the angular geometry of traditional patterns and the soft earth tones of her pigments. The process itself requires patience and flexibility: Wet fabric is first treated with tannin and alum mordants that help to adhere the dye to the textile and keep the color vibrant. Then, fabric will soak in a dye bath for up to three days before the actual sewing and construction begins— a process which can take between 60 and 100 hours. “There’s no way to do it faster

or cut corners,” Smith says, adding, “I prefer that kind of exercise versus the quickest and easiest results.”

Further distinguishing Smith’s work, the lineage of her textile fragments can often be traced back to events from her own life. For instance, she repurposed the table linens that she hand-dyed for her wedding by incorporating them into several different quilts. “I tend to remember my fabrics— where they came from and when I dyed them,” she explains. “They have a history.”

While she often uses traditional quilting patterns, the final product is a one-of-a-kind work that, due to the unpredictable nature of her dyes, still awes the artist herself. “You have to have an openness to deviating from the original plan,” Smith shares. “When you’re working with plants and living things, there’s always room for surprises.”

The elements of Alison Charli Smith’s practice come together naturally. They include dye made from Osage orange (left), a series of indigo collages (below), and marigolds grown in her garden (bottom).

Point of View

On Park Avenue, a prewar apartment celebrates the life of a passionate art collector.

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNIE SCHLECHTER

STYLING BY PHILIPPA BRATHWAITE

Architecture: Ted Porter, Ted Porter

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Interior Design: Lindsay Falconer, Lindsay Falconer Design

Home Builder: James Paul Joplin, James Paul Joplin Builders Inc.

iece by piece, art collections become more than their individual works. They tell a narrative of color and form, united by the person who lovingly curated them. One such personal collection celebrates luminaries of 20thcentury and contemporary art—especially artists across the African diaspora. Intersecting different periods, media and styles, there’s “a beautiful dialogue between these works,” says their owner, who dreamed of displaying his treasures in a home richly layered in history and poetic vision. No nondescript white-box space would do.

Enter: the ultimate prewar Park Avenue apartment in a 1916 building designed by the father of New York high-rise luxury, architect James Edwin Ruthven Carpenter. With much of the original decorative columns, cornices and pilasters intact, the spacious abode beamed with light from north- and east-facing windows. One glimpse, “and I was smitten,” laughs the homeowner.

“This is the building you dream to work inside,” says designer Lindsay Falconer, who joined architect Ted Porter to integrate their client’s collection into the space. Both felt inspired by the electric combination of art and architecture. “There is nothing better than seeing his contemporary works framed by these traditional details,” adds Porter.

Thoughtful edits were needed to fortify the apartment’s uptown glamour—first by enriching the foyer’s floor “with a clean, classic diamond pattern in black and white marble,” notes Porter. Elsewhere, the herringbone wood floors were restored, as were the surrounding moldings, and original details were carefully replicated where needed. Painted a nuanced, neoclassical white, the walls became a fresh yet characterful backdrop for art.

By design, most structural interventions melt into the existing millwork—seamlessly executed by general contractor James Paul Joplin’s team. His refined craftsmanship shines through new bookcases in the dining area and main bedroom, featuring custom trim faithfully following the architecture. New doors cut between the living and dining areas “look like panels on the wall when the two rooms are open to one another,” notes Porter. Now, cocktail gatherings glide “from the entry into this gracious living room, then into the dining area and entry again in a circular flow,” he adds.

Areas less endowed with original features became a blank canvas for spirited flourishes. Wallcoverings in the newly marble-clad bathrooms feature prints that play off European old-world museum walls or merge contemporary New York street life with French toile. And for the kitchen, the homeowner shares that he “wanted something light, happy and joyful.” Displaying a vibrant fiber portrait of Muhammad Ali, the space exudes pop art joviality with its lemon-print wallpaper, orange Panton chairs and terrazzo floor. “The client loves to juxtapose sophistication with something a little wild and unexpected,” says Falconer.

Furnishing rooms became a curatorial affair, as the owner approached the process like his art collecting. “We took our time to find the perfect pieces,” notes Falconer, adding, “He would rather have no chair than some chair he didn’t really love.”

Classic midcentury modern furniture soon emerged as a theme as the pair hunted auctions for period designs. A 1940s Swedish sheepskin-covered love seat encourages intimate conversation beneath a Mickalene Thomas portrait. By the fireplace, a pair of caviuna wood-framed armchairs by Italian Brazilian modernist Giuseppe Scapinelli are perfectly placed to admire the Kehinde Wiley painting. And an Edward Wormley tête-à-tête lies poised in between so guests can straddle conversations on both sides.

Throughout, a palette of creamy whites and warm woods ensures the surrounding artworks remain at center stage. Though monotone, all the different textures “add dimension, creating a rich backdrop,” says Falconer. There’s tactile upholstery in mohair and bouclé, while jute brings laid-back comfort underfoot and window shades of a delicate abaca fabric from the Philippines diffuse any glare. “The way the light comes through is so beautiful,” gushes the designer. “It glows on the furniture.”

And as every art lover knows, proper illumination is everything. A network of calibrated picture lights pronounce the paintings while Baccarat crystal chandeliers twinkle on the ceilings. “Those were nonnegotiable,” notes Falconer. “They are so quintessentially Park Avenue, timeless and lavish.”

Enveloped in such appreciative warmth, the artworks now lie comfortably in situ, engaged in a visual conversion with their surroundings. “I’ve made many discoveries about my collection since I moved into this apartment,” shares the client. “That’s the great thing about art. With room to sit and reflect, you can discover new things about pieces that you’ve owned for years.”

Above a 1950s birch cabinet by Cees Braakman, an Amy Sherald portrait is the proud centerpiece of the foyer. Carrara and Nero Marquina marble adorn the floors while Benjamin Moore’s Gray Mist highlights the original crown molding.

Midcentury pieces dominate the living room, including an Edward Wormley tête-a-tête, Børge Mogensen bench, 1940s Swedish love seat and Carl Malmsten dressing table. Artworks by Mickalene Thomas and Rozeal enliven the scene.

Above: Vintage Giuseppe Scapinelli high-back chairs provide fireside seating in the living room. A Kehinde Wiley portrait presides over the space while a Patterson Flynn rug softens the hardwood floors. The dog vase sculpture is Jeff Koons.

Opposite: A 1950s John Van Koert table anchors the dining room-cum-art gallery. The walls display works by Derrick Adams, Carrie Mae Weems and Gordon Parks alongside a large painting by Frohawk Two Feathers. Sunlight filters through a custom abaca Roman shade.

Left: Cabinetry by James Paul Joplin carves out a mirrored bar. Baccarat crystal and a Ralph Lauren Home silver tray adorn the nook alongside a photo of American politician and civil rights activist John Lewis and a poster of the documentary Aggie

Opposite: The kitchen features prismatic Dzek Marmoreal terrazzo floor tiles and Schumacher’s Le Citron wallpaper. A Richard Schultz table and Panton chairs create a cozy breakfast nook. The pop art portrait of Muhammad Ali is by Chris Roberts-Antieau.

Above: Schumacher’s Le Grand Tour wallpaper creates a playful trompe l’oeil effect in the primary bath complemented by vintage mirrors from Bucks County Estate Traders. The vanity features a Grigio Moncervetto marble countertop with Waterworks oval sinks and faucets.

Opposite: In the primary bedroom, built-in shelving creates an intimate niche where Ralph Lauren Home sconces illuminate a portrait by Amy Sherald. A plush lounge chair and ottoman are upholstered in a Veere Grenney for Schumacher print, matching the sconces’ custom shades.

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