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Creative Pursuits

As I write my final letter to you as the founding Editor in Chief of LUXE Interiors + Design, I am filled with joy and gratitude. Twenty years ago, we had a vision for what a regional design magazine could be. We started, as I believe all great things do, with a small, passionate and industrious team. Quietly, we built LUXE from one region into the powerhouse it is today. As I reflect on its influence— and consider the thousands of projects, professionals and covers that I have had the good fortune to publish—I am immensely proud. Having an ace team around me was invaluable. I thank all the editors, art directors, writers, photographers and stylists who make our stories compelling and our pages shine.

Most of all, I want to express appreciation to the architecture and design community. I admire people who are in both a creative and business pursuit, and it’s the architects, interior designers, builders, landscape architects, craftspeople and artisans who have been a constant source of inspiration. Thank you for letting me share your work with our audience. There are many more voices in design to discover and publish. I welcome my friend and colleague Jill Cohen into the Editor in Chief seat.

As I have an eye to the future and step into my new role as Chief Creative and Content Officer for the soon-to-launch LUXE DESIGN GUILD, I am energized about creating a new platform that will champion design. I’ve loved my time at the magazine, and I am very excited for what’s next.

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DELILAH MIAMI

The roaring twenties are alive and well in a supper club concept that has journeyed from the West Coast to South Florida. Delilah Miami joins counterparts in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, settling in at the Brickell Bay Boardwalk as the only tenant with its own boat slips. For the establishment’s new locale, h.wood Group turned to Built Design to carry out Delilah’s sophisticated glam style. Diners travel a grand staircase, enter a Turkish burl-wood lobby and discover a moody dining room in pinks and teals, accented with gold. Wallpapers adorn ceiling soffits, and signature caricatures by Blue Logan embellish the walls, lamps and menus. “We brought in unique patterns and textures—like custom seashell and jaguar-printed wallpapers—that complement our classic Delilah decor of pink booths, pink marble and more, introducing a Miami influence to our design,” says John Terzian, cofounder of h.wood Group. “Tied together with antique-inspired fixtures and finishings, the design is one truly fit for the Jazz Age.” Unique to the Brickell location: the outdoor terrace—offering views of Biscayne Bay—and the restaurant’s center stage, allowing for live entertainment in the evening, when the venue transforms into a lounge. delilahrestaurants.com

OPEN HOUSE GAGGENAU

Is it an art gallery, a coffee bar, a historical exhibit or a kitchen showroom? Gaggenau’s new brickand-mortar location in the Miami Design District is all of the above. The German appliance brand—part of BSH, alongside Bosch and Thermador—has made its Magic City debut with an experiential showroom. Patrons can stop in for coffee and wine in the lounge area, admire the work of artisans in another, take in views from the rooftop patio and learn the 341-year-old company’s history through an in-store film and artifact display. Merging South Florida and German aesthetics, Munich architecture firm 1zu33 designed the space with coastal tones, textured walls, wood elements and expanses of glass for a “Minimal Deco” style.

Contrasting the clean lines of the minimalist area, “The more Deco side—featuring the focal-point 400 series kitchen and lounge—has a 1940s-inspired color scheme of sandy corals, complemented by jade-green jewel-toned velvet sofas, architectural arches and fluted details,” says Heather Ryan, head of Gaggenau RNA, BSH Home Appliances Corporation. gaggenau.com

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DESIGN 101

TWO NOTABLE PROS REFLECT ON THEIR STYLES AND WHAT’S EXCITING THEM.

WRITTEN BY KRYSTAL RACANIELLO

Maca Carrera As this Miami designer and LUXE Next In Design 99 honoree expands her firm, she approaches each project with a distinct narrative. Here, Carrera shares what has been catching her eye. Design mantra: Create spaces that are visually striking yet timeless and sophisticated—a harmonious blend of contemporary, modern and classical. Favorite patterns: Chevron and herringbone. Color choice: Sherwin-Williams’ Snowbound. It’s a warm and soft hue that goes with any style. Every home needs: Greenery. Plants can magically soften any decor. @macainteriors

Caitlin Kah From her stunning new studio in Palm Beach, this LUXE Next In Design 99 talent creates fresh interiors that are just as stylish as they are functional. Read on as Kah tells us more about her design favorites.

Studio slogan: Have fun and don’t take yourself too seriously. Go-to paint color: Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore. Preferred pattern: Stripes—every room needs a stripe. No home is complete without: Books. Design rule to live by: Measure twice, cut once. @caitlinkah

RETAIL THERAPY

The curated eye of designer Alessandra Branca is on full display in her new venture, the Casa Branca Atelier & Showroom. Complementing her retail boutique, this larger West Palm Beach outpost displays offerings throughout three galleries. The first welcomes guests into a warm, home-like environment that showcases Branca’s take on a living room, mixing vintage and modern pieces against a sunny floral wallcovering. The second space is a shoppable arrangement of furnishings and accessories. Finally, the showroom’s visual and textural treat culminates in the back gallery, home to Branca-designed collections of fabrics, wallpapers, furniture and objects. “My vision was to create a space that encompasses all the aspects I feel are important to building great interiors—and ultimately a better home—under one roof,” Branca says. casabranca.com

READING

ROOM DÁLE ZINE

After drawing a devoted following in Little River, independent art bookstore Dále Zine is directing admirers to the Miami Design District, its new home. The shop’s setting may be larger, but founders Lillian Banderas and Steve Saiz preserved the cozy feel and eclectic inventory of books, zines and artwork. “We wanted to steer clear of the conventional,” Saiz says. “Instead, we infused the space with a distinct charm and originality that reflects our passion for creativity and self-expression.” Grounded by red-and-white checkerboard flooring, the white-walled space features a rotating gallery exhibiting work by local artists such as Gabriel Alcala. “We take pride in spotlighting both emerging talents and established voices, ensuring there’s always something new and exciting to uncover,” he adds. dalezineshop.com

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BLUEPRINT

INDIAN CREEK RESIDENCES & YACHT CLUB

Among the high-rise condos emerging in Miami, a Bay Harbor Islands building opening in 2025 is standing out for standing small. At eight stories tall, the Indian Creek Residences & Yacht Club will consist of only nine homes spanning half-floor, full-floor and duplex units. Private balconies of each residence offer picturesque views of the water below, which houses six yacht slips. “The property is inspired by the nautical lines and feminine curves of the yachts and sailboats surrounding the waterway,” says Kobi Karp, the project’s architect, who embraced a midcentury modern style for the building’s curves. Ennea Garden Design, too, was influenced by the environs for the structure’s lush rooftop. “To withstand challenging weather conditions, we’ve chosen all native tree species with a touch of coconut palms,” landscape designer Enzo Enea says. Naturally, the water also drove Zarifi Design’s decisions for the interiors, which feature Gaggenau appliances, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and Fantini fixtures. “We designed the homes to complement the views, with open living spaces, soaking tubs and neutral materials that play up the surrounding nature,” designer Linda Zarifi shares. indiancreekresidences.com

CHECK IN THE VINETA HOTEL

Before it became The Chesterfield in 1989, it was The Vineta for half a century. The 1920s Palm Beach hotel, situated two blocks north of Worth Avenue, is returning to its roots, relaunching this fall as The Vineta Hotel. Now part of the Oetker Collection, which has partnered with Reuben Brothers for the project, the property represents the group’s first American offering. Interior designer Tino Zervudachi has been tapped to lead the renovation of the Mediterranean revival structure, which includes adjusting the number of guest rooms from 57 to 41 to allow for expanded opportunities. “The concept behind the design is to infuse a fresh Palm Beach feel by bringing in clean lines, a relaxed ambience and stylish palette of colors,” Zervudachi says. “My aim is to create a new venue for visitors and residents alike—taking extra care to enhance the exterior dining spaces both at the pool and courtyard—by establishing a cosmopolitan look that blends European design with the destination’s unmistakable aesthetic.” Stay tuned for a new poolside restaurant and an intimate bar, an enhanced courtyard for lush alfresco dining and a fresh take on the legendary Leopard Lounge, the town’s beloved local night spot. oetkercollection.com

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Dream Weaver

DESIGNER KIT KEMP REFLECTS ON HOW HER LOVE OF INTERNATIONAL CRAFT IS AN EVER-PRESENT THREAD THROUGH HER CREATIVE ENDEAVORS.

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If the recent quiet luxury trend is meant to be a visual palate cleanser, Kit Kemp’s interiors are the most delightful and sense-stirring amuse-bouche you’ve ever had: color-forward, pattern-happy, and embellished with a true connoisseur’s love of global art and craft. As the co-owner and creative director of Firmdale Hotels, with properties in London and New York, Kemp welcomes guests into her bespoke, kaleidoscopic world everyday on a single premise: “Even the most jaded business travelers should find something in the hotel that piques their curiosity, offers a sense of whimsy and brings out their inner child,” she says.

Nestled among Tribeca’s cobblestone streets, in the heart of Manhattan, the Warren Street Hotel—her latest hospitality venture—is a celebration of contemporary art and international artistry. Here, Kemp has gathered works by an impressive globe-spanning coterie of artisans, including Argentine designer

Cristián Mohaded’s basketweave towers and Ugandan artist Sanaa Gateja’s paperbead tapestries that mingle alongside Christopher Kurtz’s stepping-stones table. But she especially has a soft spot for textiles. “It’s the love of the loom,” she confesses. “When you’re bringing in that handmade quality, it doesn’t matter if you’re a crafter in Scotland or a weaver in Guatemala, they all have a made-by-hand feel, and you can see the handwriting of the person who made it.”

Kemp believes every textile is threaded with the DNA of its birthplace, whether that’s India, Mexico or Estonia, and just the simple act of thinking about those places spurs her creativity. The influence of this imaginative approach is evident in her new collection of fabrics and wallpaper for British heritage brand GP & J Baker.

The line’s whimsical prints feature the folkloric plates of ceramicist Robina Jack, a potato-stamped grid honoring the work of Pop artist Joe Tilson, and a colorful take on an archival 1920s woodland scene, among others. Reflects Kemp, “To look at things that fill you with love and suddenly be able to create a fabric, cushion, or bedspread around them—Isn’t that the absolute best way to design?” kitkemp.com, gpjbaker.com

The cozy Drawing Room at the Warren Street Hotel designed by Kit Kemp. At right: Knight’s Tale and Runaway are among Kemp’s designs for GP & J Baker.

Previous page: Kemp, in The Orangery at the Warren Street Hotel, with her new textile collection and Robina Jack plates that inspired one of the patterns.

photos: interior: simon brown, textiles and wallpaper: courtesy gp & j baker.

Bright Light

HUGO TORO HAS BURST ONTO THE DESIGN SCENE WITH DAZZLING INTERIORS, BUT HE’S ONLY JUST GETTING STARTED.

WRITTEN BY CATHERINE HONG

Since last fall, interior design aficionados have been making a pilgrimage to an astonishing aerie on New York City’s Upper East Side. At just 700 square feet, the space is a fever dream of rich color and dynamic form featuring oxblood walls, a golden-glass chandelier, lily padshaped tables and a green-lacquered fireplace with ripples like the surface of a sun-dappled pond. Combining historic and contemporary elements beneath a handpainted barrel-vaulted ceiling, the interior is unlike anything else in the city.

Its creative mastermind is Hugo Toro, a rapidly rising young interior designer and architect who has designed some of the buzziest spaces in the UK and Europe. Later this year, the designer will unveil his second collection of limited-edition furniture at Paris’s Kolkhoze gallery and debut his first hotel project, Orient Express La Minerva, in Rome. The jewelbox room in New York—the Villa Albertine Atelier, located on the top floor of the landmarked Payne Whitney Mansion, which serves as the U.S. headquarters for the French ministry of culture—is the Franco-Mexican’s first project stateside.

“Fortunately, I am a bit hyperactive,” Toro says with a laugh. He’s in his elegant Paris office, outfitted with lush palm plants and artwork, including some of his own. “I sketch every single day and also paint for myself,” he adds, pointing to an easel with a canvas in progress. Toro takes pride in his 360-degree approach. “I like to do everything and create a full experience.”

Born in the Lorraine region of France to a French father and Mexican mother, Toro’s aesthetic influences are far flung, reflecting not only his dual heritage but also his time studying architecture in Vienna and Los Angeles. Intense color combinations and dramatic stonework are signatures of his interiors, but the primary thread linking all his work, he claims, is “narrative.” Toro’s forthcoming projects will certainly be no exception, possessing narratives all their own. “I don’t like to get bored,” he says. “What is important is to always create a new story.” hugotoro.com

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Eastern Appeal

DIVING DEEP INTO HISTORICAL CRAFTSMANSHIP, A NEW BRAND SCRIBES A LOVE LETTER TO THE LEVANT.

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH

Creativity always thrives at the crossroads, where diff erent worlds entangle into something new. Perhaps no crossroad is as old and storied as the Levant. Its boundaries shift like sand over time, seeping south into Egypt, north into Turkey, and west into Syria—de ned by cultural currents over geographic lines. At the crux of continents, the Eastern Mediterranean region is marked not by centuries but by civilizations, fed by the historic Silk Road and Mediterranean shipping routes. Each chapter has carved new layers of art and culture.

In its honor, Levant—a new home line founded by childhood friends Süreya Köprülü and Naz Muessel—pays homage to this monumental legacy. Merging shared passions for history and design, their new tabletop collection showcases craft traditions molded by these intersecting cultures through millennia. “This mishmash is so elemental to the Levant,” says Muessel. “Our brand is about celebrating the beauty in overlapping cultures.”

Their mood board is both ancient and intimate, mixing archaeology with personal memories. With Köprülü being half

Turkish, and Muessel half Iranian, they “both come from a very mixed cultural background, and have spent time in the Levant,” says Köprülü. “We talk about things we had in our childhood homes, or comb through museum archives and snapshots from our travels,” adds Muessel, “or sometimes it’s discovering makers that we didn’t know existed.” The result is a stylish mix of ceramics, glassware and table linens. Imagine bowls made by Egyptian ceramic masters, platters featuring 16th-century blueand-white Iznik motifs, and gossamer Turkish lace placemats and napkins woven with playful patterns.

Rather than a sweeping modernization of historic handcrafts, the aim is to “reimagine them,” explains Köprülü. “Working with the artisans is very important to our process.” The duo plays with proportions, enlarging archival motifs to celebrate their intricate beauty, or adapting old techniques with new materials. In spirit, every piece they make becomes a living memory of the places that inspired them: the sacred sites of fallen empires, the passionate communities keeping old ways alive and the bustling ancient cities unfolding new stories. Together, they form “a more nuanced take on Eastern aesthetics,” says Köprülü. “We want to show people that there’s so much more to see.” thelevantshop.com

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Windows of the World

TRADITIONAL STAINED-GLASS TECHNIQUES FIND NEW LIFE THROUGH THE WORK OF A DIGITAL ARTIST.

WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL

While the ancient art of stained-glass windows has brightened our lives for a thousand years, its ethereal quality continues to captivate us today. Visitors still stand awestruck beneath the windows at Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s centennial celebration of the American Wing this fall will be a new Tiffany Studios stainedglass acquisition. But when it comes to the future, can stained-glass studios rooted in historic practices pivot to support contemporary artists interested in the medium’s capabilities? For one studio in France, the answer is yes

When an important stained-glass restoration is undertaken in Europe, it is often Ateliers Loire, located in Chartres, France, who is brought on to advise. Though the family-run workroom remains

committed to traditional techniques, it also has an eye on the future. “We want to appeal to emerging artistic trends so that we can be innovators in the field of glass,” explains Bruno Loire, grandson of the studio’s founder. But being asked to realize digital artworks was a first.

In 2022, Ismail Tazi, co-founder of Trame, a gallery focused on limited-edition pieces based on digital art, approached American generative artist Jeff Davis about a collaboration for a new series called, “Craft Nouveau.” His idea was to expand on the gallery’s unique model by pairing generative artists with artisans. “Technology and craft have always gone together, which surprises people,” Tazi explains. And he suspected Davis’ work could translate beautifully into stainedglass pieces made by Ateliers Loire.

After learning how stained-glass panels are constructed during an overseas visit, Davis developed algorithms that would determine the colorful grid patterns of each piece. He titled the collection “Optimism,” inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s writings about “optimistic tones” of color and the beauty of cast light. “These are the first stained glass windows designed entirely by a computer but produced with a technique that dates to the Middle Ages,” says Loire. It’s a partnership that’s not just giving digital art a foothold in the design world but safeguarding skilled handwork. “Through projects like this,” adds Tazi, “technology can help preserve our global common heritage.” trameparis.com

Above: A selection of works by generative artist Jeff Davis and storied workroom Ateliers Loire.

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L’Atelier Paris

L’Atelier Paris specializes in exquisite, professional-grade and custom French cooking ranges, as well as full made-to-measure luxury kitchens inspired by Parisian haute cuisine. It is the only brand that offers completely custom kitchen ranges, representing the ultimate in bespoke craftsmanship. leatelierparis.com

Armac Martin

Grove features a refined collection of solid-brass T-bars, cabinet pulls, knobs and hooks inspired by the form of bamboo. Manufactured in England and finished by hand, Grove is available in Armac Martin’s portfolio of unique finishes. armacmartin.com

Legno Bastone Wide Plank Flooring

Make a statement in style, with worldclass flooring right beneath your steps. Legno Bastone Wide Plank Flooring products are timeless, resilient and long-lasting. Featured here is Teresa from the LaFamiglia collection. legnobastone.com

Fabricut

Kendall Wilkinson’s new Vignettes collection for Fabricut explores a curated selection of geometrics, botanical-inspired designs and more—including a staple organic cotton velvet and captivating trimmings. fabricut.com

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STARK x Missoni Home

Bring bold beauty to any space with this exclusive rug and carpet collaboration, which pairs STARK’s expertise with the iconic motifs of Italian fashion house Missoni. New arrivals coming Summer 2024. starkcarpet.com/missoni-home

Christopher Peacock

The Christopher Peacock Hepburn collection is tailored to suit your specific space requirements. Every cabinet is made to order, with custom colors and hardware finishes available. This beautiful primary suite designed by Jan Showers showcases the power of this bespoke offering.

Hamilton Sinkler

A new hardware collection by Andrea Schumacher, in collaboration with Hamilton Sinkler, reimagines the ironmongers’ clavos embellished with a modern, clean, yet detailed pull and plate. A consummate balance of strength and beauty in form.

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Moroccan Mirage

With only five guestrooms, Rosemary takes the boutique hotel concept to a whole new level. Nestled in one of Marrakech’s oldest neighborhoods, the accommodations are the brainchild of the founders behind Lrnce, a digital lifestyle shop that celebrates handmade treasures. The property brings the marketplace to life, with hand-painted tiles and original artwork featured throughout. After exploring the city, guests can cool off in the plunge pool or lounge on the communal patio. rosemarymarrakech.com

Japanese Icon

Hotel Il Palazzo first opened its doors in 1986 in Fukuoka, Japan—designed by the late Shigeru Uchida, a Japanese interior designer, and Aldo Rossi, an Italian architect—marking the country’s first design-driven hotel. Nearly 40 years later, the building’s blend of Italian and Japanese influences recently underwent a thoughtful redesign that not only preserved Rossi’s original architecture but honored the pair’s shared philosophy of eschewing trends or expected hotel-like characteristics. ilpalazzo.jp/en

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Rich British meets contemporary cuteness at the Manor in the Cotswolds. The Italianatestyle estate holds more than 300 years of wonder and lore, for its which inspired Alice in subtly referenced the tale the use of bold color, pattern and whimsical touches. Beyond its guest rooms, spa and restaurant, the estate boasts natural springs and

history meets contemporary cuteness at Cowley Manor in the Cotswolds. The Italianateestate holds more than 300 years of wonder namely for its gardens which inspired Wonderland Designer Dorothée Meilichzon referenced the tale through the use of color, playful pattern and whimsical touches. its guest rooms, spa and restaurant, the boasts natural springs and gardens galore. cowleymanorexperimental.com

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“The key to the design was openness. We wanted to bring the outdoors in, especially on the main level, and allow for outdoor areas on different levels of the home.” Adam Steiner, Cornerstone Architects

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BALANCING ACT

With successful showrooms in Los Angeles and Dallas, Garde’s newest location in New York City introduces a roster of global makers, including Paul Matter, a lighting studio based in India whose Floor Lamp Version 1 is pictured. Anchored by a cast-brass bulbous base, the lamp’s curved body is capped with a frosted glass head. Inspired by dot and line drawings, the resulting design is a seemingly weightless, floating statement piece of otherworldly familiarity. The backdrops, arches and pedestals shown throughout are painted Benjamin Moore’s Rockport Gray and Balboa Mist. gardeshop.com, benjaminmoore.com

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CELLULAR LEVEL

For Yonathan Moore’s Spore Sconces—the shapes of which are borrowed from biological and astronomical forms—the interpretation is in the eye of the beholder. The FrenchIsraeli designer chose a cherrywood frame to house textured, chemically-engineered aluminum foam that resembles a crystalized membrane through which warm pools of light are diffused. Moore, who has a background in photojournalism and graduated from Colombia University with a Master of Architecture, draws upon his past vocations when designing new pieces in his Brooklyn studio, where he utilizes both traditional and digital fabrication methods. tulestefactory.com

GRAMERCY GRAMERCY

Elevate your entry with Gramercy—a collection seamlessly blending timeless elegance and modern innovation in the front door, interior door, & cabinet hardware pieces. With captivating mixed metal options and intricate design, Gramercy makes a sophisticated statement for your home.

POINTED OUT

Texas-based interior designer Paloma Contreras’ partnership with Visual Comfort & Co. continues to deliver timeless-with-a-twist designs. Pictured here are the Orsay Sconces—the uplight model is shown in hand-rubbed antique brass while the downlight is in polished nickel (a bronze finish is also available). The collection features a suite of styles, all of which sport Orsay’s austere and architecturally influenced lines. Like Contreras’ approach to interiors, the sconces are a chameleon in both contemporary and traditional spaces alike. The metallic wallcovering is Quilt in Chroma by Arte. visualcomfort.com, arte-international.com

DUAL IDENTITY

For Palma’s first stateside collection, which debuted at Verso Gallery’s Hamptons outpost, the Sao Paulo, Brazil, studio set out to experiment with non-traditional materials and compositions juxtaposed against basic shapes. That concept is realized in the atelier’s Esfera Table Lamp (shown), where a sharp, conical linen shade rests atop a rounded aluminum body and stainless-steel base. Upon closer look, you’ll see the textured body is covered in aluminum candy wrappers, creating a lunar effect. verso.nyc

SINUOUS SUSPENSION

Behold the Dream in Calligraphy chandelier by Feyz Studio. Founder and principal Feyza Kemahlioglu found inspiration in the rich cultural history of her native Istanbul, namely the city’s ever-present Ottoman calligraphy. Viewed in profile, the chandelier’s undulating brass curves evoke the gliding lines of the written word. Its hand-blown glass globes are arranged with intricate hand-carved embellishments made from meerschaum, a claylike material traditionally used to make smoking pipes. wexlergallery.com

SERPENTINE SILHOUETTE

Midcentury master Italian designer and architect Gianfranco Frattini created the Aspide Table Lamp for Gubi in 1970 (its name comes from Aspis, an antiquity term for snake). Five decades later, Gubi has reissued the piece and its reptilian shape and mirrored, chrome finish continue to resonate with the aesthetic sensibilities of today. A true desktop workhorse, the lamp’s body can be rotated into several configurations and the light source can be directed downward for reading or upward for an ambient glow. The metallic wallcovering is Quilt in Chroma by Arte. dwr.com, arte-international.com

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LANDSCAPE: KEITH WILLIAMS INTERIOR DESIGNER: JAKE ARNOLD

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PATERSON PROJECT MANAGEMENT

“WE ARE VERY SYSTEMS AND PROCESS DRIVEN, WHICH ALLOWS US TO ENSURE EVERY PROJECT IS COMPLETED EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY.”

Terry Paterson PRESIDENT AND CEO

Jessica Easterling PARTNER AND COO

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One could argue that the greatest testament to the work of any service-oriented professional lies in the volume of referral and repeat clients. A perfect example can be found in South Floridabased Paterson Project Management. “Our company was founded in 2001 after I had finished my project management role at a small luxury hotel in Fort Lauderdale,” says Terry Paterson, President and CEO. “Guests of the hotel witnessed our work firsthand, and their interest inspired me to pursue this with a fervor.” Soon, Paterson Project Management was receiving requests from the parents of Paterson’s daughter’s schoolmates and his friends in the boating community (being on the

water is a favorite pastime for him). At one point, almost every street of Victoria Park had PPM signs on display. They’ve developed the $60 million Sky230 community, and Paterson and team will soon embark on a new $150 million development project—Lighthouse Point Yacht Club—about which they are amply enthused. With Partner and COO Jessica Easterling at his side, Paterson guides the renowned PPM team in living up to the expectations that have made the firm such a word-of-mouth success from the start. “We are on a mission to build each client’s vision,” Easterling shares. “Our goal is to translate it into feasible and cost-effective solutions through an experienced and highlymanaged approach.”

ASK THE EXPERT

Please name influences and inspirations that inform your work.

Paterson: I am originally from Cape Town, South Africa. In my opinion, it boasts some of the most exquisite contemporary-style houses in the world. It has become popular in South Florida, but this style has been ingrained in me since long before it was on trend. I feel we can build in this vernacular better than most because we are so familiar with it and involved in every step of the process, from being a shell contractor and framing drywall to being the general contractor. We understand that good contemporary construction is about the design of the structure and how it is brought to fruition—not the frills attached to it.

What type of project would you love to take on?

Paterson: Equestrian. We have built many estate homes on three to five-acre lots but have not yet entered the equestrian market. We understand it is a close-knit community, but we would love to be part of it.

Top A swimming pool can serve as an exquisite art and design element, seamlessly blending with the overall aesthetics of the property. Left Involving the Paterson team from the design phase helped the owners of this home avoid over-designing and exceeding their budget. The results speak for themselves. Right Paterson’s experienced management team ensures that the highest standards are met on every project. This stunning luxury home certainly makes the case. Opposite When Paterson is involved, the end product is truly a work of art.

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WATLEE CONSTRUCTION

“OUR FIRM WAS FOUNDED ON A SIMPLE, YET INSPIRING IDEA:

BUILD CUSTOM, LUXURY HOMES WITH THE DIRECT INPUT OF THE BUYER.”

Ryan Watley, PRESIDENT

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Watlee Construction

With 20 years of experience, more than 130 completed projects and 12 wholly dedicated, expert team members, Watlee Construction has become known for the high-end value it brings to each home. Whether a custom new build or remodel, residential masterpiece or center of hospitality, the firm’s projects demonstrate its founder’s belief in uncompromising craftsmanship and devotion to architectural vision. “We strive to exceed expectations and create dream homes,” Ryan Watley says. “We think truly successful execution of a vision depends on perfecting every detail.” This ethos is evident in the project that first put

Watlee Construction on the map. “In 2004 we were hired to build a 7, 500-square-foot house in South Martin County, and it was completely custom,” Ryan says. “The floor, tongue-and-groove ceiling and millwork were all produced by a mill in Montana. The walls were done in Venetian plaster and the exterior was coastal with lap siding and a standingseam metal roof.” It was featured in numerous publications and launched the firm into fame amongst the custom home market. And of course, the owners adored the end result. Based in Hobe Sound, the Watlee team now brings the same happiness to clients throughout Florida.

ASK THE EXPERT

Please name influences and inspirations that inform your work. We are always influenced by leaders in the construction field, as well as architectural styles past and present. I have always been inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright since I am originally from Chicago, but there are too many great architects to list them all.

How do you include the client in your process?

They are involved in every step, from design to preconstruction to building. Our construction software allows them to see everything our managers and supervisors are seeing. Through pictures, daily job logs, budget reports and more, we strive to keep everything as transparent as possible.

Top Bathe in serenity while soaking in mesmerizing ocean views. Left Illuminate any daily beauty ritual with this captivating light-up countertop made of gorgeous sea glass. Right Step into this opulent bathroom and experience a true oasis where elegance meets tranquility. Opposite left Marble, glass and dark bronze accents bring beauty and sophistication to this expansive shower enclosure.

Photography Steven Martine

CURATING THE ESSENCE OF HOME

Whet your appetite for a kitchen refresh with bold spaces that marry British craft with American ingenuity.

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Sense & Sensibility

NODDING TO ENGLISH TRADITION WITH A MODERN SWERVE, TODAY’S KITCHENS REACH NEW HEIGHTS OF CHIC.

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT AND SARAH SHELTON

Brass-toned details, including a Waterworks tap, Top Knobs hardware and an antique painting, lend traditional flair to this Massachusetts kitchen designed by Kristen Rivoli. A Wolf range and a leathered granite backsplash and countertop from Metropolitan Stone are the ultimate cook’s companions.

An image of a classic English kitchen torn from a magazine provided an exciting challenge for Massachusetts-based designer Kristen Rivoli, who in her own words, “typically designs more modern and transitional spaces.” The fact that her client was a serious chef with contemporaryleaning tastes made the brief an even more interesting puzzle to solve.

To bring together both aesthetics, Rivoli looked first to the millwork, teaming up with Kevin Cradock Builders on a cabinetry program that nods to Old World furniture with its inset style and hand-painted finish,

while touting modern flourishes like curved panel lines and glass upper cubbies. A standout feature is Rivoli’s custom-designed hutch, whose drawers enclose a drop-down device charging station, cat challs for the husbands’ sundries and everyday cutlery and dishware for meals at the adjacent breakfast nook. “We did a lot of research on early English kitchens and one constant was that there was always a standalone hutch,” notes Rivoli.

Ultimately, crafting a modern chefs kitchen in the tradition of an English country home allowed for the best of both

worlds. “My client’s initial inspiration brought about so many great details–from the exposed hinges, to the large, farmhouse-style sink, and all of the warm brass hardware,” notes the designer. “But the functionality of the space, and the lighting and sexy furniture, it’s all very modern,” she continues. Unified by a t imeless material envelope of ebonized mahogany and leathered granite, the space is equal parts style and function. “Walking into this kitchen is like putting on a beautiful gown,” reflects Rivoli. “It instantly changes how you feel.” kristenrivoli.com

The breakfast nook beckons with its Saarinen table and chairs illuminated by an Apparatus pendant (below). The family room-facing end of the kitchen island encloses pull-out Sub-Zero beverage refrigerators; a fixture from The Urban Electric Co. hangs above (left).

photo: jared kuzia, styling: hudson moore.

LAUNCH LIST

FRESH FINDS FROM EUROPE’S LUXURY KITCHEN AND BATH COMPANIES BRING SOPHISTICATED FLARE STATESIDE.

MISE EN PLACE

If you need to store it, Poggenpohl has a place for it. Their new Caleidoscope system series provides an in-drawer modular configuration for all one’s kitchen needs, from utensils to produce to spices. With a choice of oak wood in light or dark variations, leave it to German e ciency to satisfy a cook’s hunger for organization. poggenpohl.com

POSH PLUMBING

With a passion for timeless British fi xtures, Lefroy Brook’s fan favorite Ten Ten collection is now available to accommodate U.S. plumbing systems. Having launched in 2016 in the UK, the line, rich with industrial details, spans taps and showers and is available in silver nickel, polished chrome, antique gold and polished brass. usa.lefroybrooks.com

ISLAND TIME

O cine Gullo is expanding their iconic, Italian-made metal kitchens into an exciting new category: islands. Aptly named Isola (the Italian word for island), the freestanding units are fully customizable with options for gas or induction cooking and add-ons like a lava stone barbecue, pasta cooker, sink and undercounter cupboards—all while functioning as the central hub of the kitchen. The new o ering spans fi ve di erent sizes. o cinegullo.com spans fi ve di erent sizes. o

After collaborating on several swoon-worthy kitchens, interior designer Amanda Chando and kitchen designer Tanya Smith-Shiflett teamed up on a collection of furnitureinspired cabinetry in a tight, customizable edit of door styles and paint finishes. When a repeat client approached the duo to renovate the kitchen of their new Maryland vacation home, it procured the perfect opportunity to debut the collection, specifically, the Wren cabinet door panel painted Farrow & Ball’s After Hours.

But the knockout millwork—a tailored riff on traditional English cabinets—isn’t the only

talking point. Below, Chando and Smith-Shiflett share the material power players.

Walnut Wood. TSS: The slatted walnut hood cover was an early decision, and it definitely pushed the kitchen design in a more modern direction. It’s the perfect warm wood stain, which Amanda sample matched from an antique chair. The walnut pulls and interior cabinet drawers are another modern detail. They are just as beautiful and special inside as they are out.

Textured Tile. AC: We toyed with refinishing the floors but ultimately decided to go with

something totally different: a slip-resistant subway tile from Fireclay Tile in a herringbone pattern. The backsplash is a clé zellige chosen because it’s reflective and brings in light while also withstanding messes. (These clients are originally from Europe—they like to cook and entertain!)

It’s a popular style of tile, but here the idea was to have them be another layer of te xture, joining the wood, brick, brass and quartzite. And of course, there’s the great House of Hackney wallpaper to tie it all together. uniquekitchensandbaths.com; detailsanddesign.com

Hefty brass Armac Martin hardware pops against custom cabinetry and clé zellige tile.

A Lostine stool ties in the walnut detailing throughout the kitchen. The double height cabinets enclose a full-service coffee station.

photo: stacy zarin goldberg.

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INFLUENTIAL WOMEN OF DESIGN

WHERE LEADERSHIP, PERSPECTIVE + INGENUITY ABOUND

From inspiring their clients and colleagues with signature aesthetic leanings to guiding their teams in managing deadlines and smooth installations, the women of design are undeniably influential. Of course, their seemingly endless font of talent plays a role too.

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It is often said that many creative pursuits draw on one another. This concept proved true for Alene Workman, who recognized her passion for design after spending her adolescence creating a fashion portfolio and later attending college for classical fine art. “I then met a few interior designers and viewed their work. I remember realizing that this too was a form of art—one we live within,” she says. “My mother, who I admired greatly, earned her master’s degree in teaching and became a beloved English teacher and department chairwomen. I did not understand her passion for her career growing up, but I finally got it when I entered this field.” Today, Workman leads her namesake firm in crafting “one-of-a-kind, warm, delightful and timeless” environments. Known for keeping things on time and on budget while collaborating closely with contractors and architects, the AWI Design team is beloved not only for its design passion, but its client advocacy. “We define success by their satisfaction.”

Exciting Endeavors

Asked to share a few of her standout projects, Workman points to a pair of unique undertakings. “We created a 10,000-square-foot home that became an iconic environment with subtle Asian influences,” she shares. “Another notable project is a 9,000-square-foot Bal Harbor contemporary penthouse, which we demolished and redesigned to meet the client’s personal needs. Those included creating personalized spaces throughout and hidden access to rooms with details that involved every aspect of the design. Our skills included engineering concepts that offered beautiful solutions. We love to solve problems with function and creativity.”

Many A Muse

With such fervor for her career, it’s little surprise to find that Workman draws from a deep well of inspirations. “I have always been influenced by classical forms in Greek and Roman sculpture, as well as art—from van Gogh to Rauschenberg and Basquiat—and Palladian architecture,” she says. “I am touched by the design icons John Paladino and Eileen Gray, who have a distinct, strong clarity of design that I strive to achieve in all our projects.”

Top This stately waterfront home was renovated with the client’s amazing collection of dynamic contemporary art in mind. An Ingo Maurer chandelier and Ralph Pucci console set the stage. Bottom In the home of a high-profile client, this special space serves as a gathering place for friends and family before everyone moves into the theater.

Photography Top Courtesy of Alene Workman; Bottom by Troy Campbell

Alexandra De Bedout Designs, Inc.

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Where artistry, craft and passion meet, exceptional designs are born. That simple, yet powerful ideal is what makes Alexandra De Bedout a true industry leader. And, as the creative force behind Alexandra De Bedout Designs, Inc. she leads a highly skilled team that is renowned for exceptional quality and craftsmanship. “Specializing in a sophisticated array of metal and textile creations, our company stands at the pinnacle of luxury custom design,” she says. “With a dedicated focus on metalworks, we expertly forge bespoke stair railings, gates and hardware that blend timeless elegance with modern precision. While our textile division excels at transforming spaces with custom draperies, upholstery, embroidery and bedding, all crafted from the finest materials. Each one of our pieces is a testament to the mastery of our artisans, who work closely with clients to bring their unique visions to life.”

Crafting A Brighter Future

“I am deeply committed to pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve in the future,” De Bedout shares. “As ADB continues to evolve and grow, my aim is to foster innovation and sustainability in every project we undertake, ensuring that we exceed our clients’ expectations and contribute positively to our communities. I look forward to continuing to work with such talented individuals and teams, and to exploring new possibilities that lie ahead in the fusion of textiles and metals. Together, we’ll keep turning dreams into realities as we continue to craft spaces and products that inspire, delight and stand the test of time.”

Custom Commitment

Alexandra De Bedout describes her brand’s commitment to customization, which allows every client to participate in the creation of their dream designs. “Whether it’s through the selection of rare materials, the incorporation of personalized motifs or the meticulous attention to finish and detail, we ensure that each product is unique and exceeds the highest expectations.”

Top Constructed from recycled steel and inspired by nature, this piece of landscape architecture blends human craftsmanship with a patina only time can provide. Far left This rich blend of objects and materials showcases De Bedout’s enduring expertise with textiles, metals and finishes. Center Emphasizing a bright, fresh aesthetic in shades of green, this gorgeous textile grouping is focused on botanical patterns and lively stripes. Left A true hands-on moment in the creative process of a custom metal and textiles project.

BELT

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For some, design is a calling that’s in their blood. Valentina Beltran, BELT’s Partner, Architect and Chief Experience Officer, says her passion for design was fostered from childhood. “I was born into this creative field,” she shares. Valentina credits her father, Louis, as one of her biggest mentors. “He helped me develop a sense of wonder, an artistic eye, and problem-solving skills.” And, she adds, it was her mother who taught her dedication and determination as well as an eagerness to travel the world. With a focus on craftsmanship and sustainability, BELT is designing for the future. Valentina explains: “I believe in closing the loop for design, construction and manufacturing, and crafting products that are made for life and built to evolve and endure. This requires creating products people cherish and are excited to pass down for generations. It’s about delivering enduring excellence.”

Inspiring Icons

“As an architect, designer and metal enthusiast, I am constantly inspired by the work of Maya Lin and Elizabeth Diller,” Valentina says. “They are true icons in the field of architecture, showcasing the perfect blend of design, art and rich materiality in their work— which I find truly captivating.”

Social Searches

When surfing social media, Valentina has a few favorite accounts and hashtags that she always checks out.

• #theworldneedsmorespiralstairs: A favorite hashtag because I adore photographs of stairs in architecture.

• @amazing.architecture: I get lost in beautiful design, details and colors.

• @michelinguide: I love seeing beautiful food and spaces.

Bedside Books

Valentina says she finds all of Simon Sinek’s works “extremely insightful,” and recommends that anyone running a business read his excellent book, Start with Why

Top Wall sculpture and fireplace details show the depth and textural contrast of the polished bronze, linear photoengraved cold-rolled steel and organic etched aluminum. Far left Designed by Valentina and Louis Beltran, this bronze-and-reclaimed wood table is shown in BELT’s Origine Gallery in Milan. Center This artistic bronze patina is part of the Surfaces collection. Left The Lava was inspired by the 2021 volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands. Louis Beltran says, “It represents the contrast of the flow of lava dramatically meeting the sea and peacefully petrifying.”

IT’S OUR MISSION TO HELP CLIENTS UNDERSTAND THEIR UNIQUE STYLE AND THEN EXPRESS IT WHILE BEAUTIFYING THEIR SURROUNDINGS.”

Influential Insights

• Talk about an important mentor. I was very fortunate to have the late, great restaurant designer, Spiros Zakas, as my first employer. An important part of Andy Warhol’s Factory in the 70s and 80s, he designed a number of celebrated furniture lines and more than 500 restaurants during his amazing career.

• Describe your typical workday. No day is typical, which is one of the things I love most about my career. Every day, I learn something new, see something I’ve never seen before or meet someone with a fresh idea or perspective, all of which keeps me inspired, energized and evolving.

• What does the future hold for women in design? As more women enter the design field, we will occupy even greater leadership roles. This will result in a more balanced and inclusive industry that benefits everyone by bringing forth a wider range of perspectives and fostering innovation.

Insta Inspired

Dawn Elise Hamilton shares her must-view favorites.

Having the ability to comprehend a client’s wants, needs and visions and then translate them into beautiful, functional spaces defines the influential women of design. Enter Dawn Elise Hamilton. As Owner and Designer at her award-winning, namesake firm, she places her clients at the center of her creative process. “We begin by asking them questions about their requirements, preferences and lifestyles,” Hamilton says. “Knowing these important points allows us to understand their goals and expectations so that we can deliver superior environments.” This way of working has resulted in a portfolio brimming with stunning, one-of-a-kind projects and a future full of promise. “I want to continue to grow our client base while developing brand licensing opportunities and creating lines of furniture, lighting, fabrics and accessories that showcase our unique style, design philosophy and visual language.”

• @ArteriorsHome showcases a diverse range of high-quality, sophisticated home furnishings.

• @Colordrunk_Designs focuses on bold colors and patterns that are lively and luxurious.

• @NoirFurniture specializes in handcrafted furniture with a unique attention to detail.

• @RocheBobois shares the best of their chic, cutting-edge aesthetic.

• @Liaigre_Official celebrates clean lines, exquisite materials and harmonious balance.

Top Working in close collaboration with their client, Dawn Elise Interiors International created this breathtaking custom home with sweeping views of the Coral Ridge golf course.

Photography Stephanie Guertin; Headshot by Eduardo Schneider

WE PARTNER WITH LEADING DESIGN PROFESSIONALS TO CREATE OUTSTANDING CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS, BEDDING AND UPHOLSTERY SOLUTIONS.”

Excell In Design Group

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Talent, passion and an innate ability to adapt to new ideas and ways of working are at the heart of exceptional artistry. As President of Excell in Design Group, Leslie Excell embodies these principles and uses them to inspire her highly skilled team and the world-class designers they serve. “Imagine a project where the designer and artisan are in total alignment,” Excell says. “As a full-service drapery workroom, we offer expert consultations, quality manufacturing, professional installation and extensive industry knowledge. Our goal is to provide our design partners with peace of mind, while exceeding their expectations every time.” Excell’s pursuit of excellence has made her award-winning firm a must for more than 15 years. “In an industry where custom is key and relationships are everything, listening, patience and attention to detail are our greatest strengths,” she shares.

Lead By Example

Excell’s young life was shaped by two amazing women. “My mother was the first woman in our family to go to college,” she says. “She taught me the importance of education, hard work and having faith in myself.” As an undergraduate studying veterinary medicine, Excell had the good fortune to meet the owner of a nearby drapery workroom. “Until that moment, I didn’t realize a woman could be a successful business owner,” she adds. “While working for her, I changed my major, receiving my bachelor’s degree in interior design. Over the next decade she taught me everything she knew. To this day, she remains one of my dearest friends.”

Online Insights

Excell shares a few Instagram icons

• @violettedeayala is the founder of @Femcity, a professional community of women supporting women.

• @bpiladesign Bea is an interior designer client and dear friend who inspires me through her spiritual approach in all that she does, including our weekly Sacred Soulful Sunday calls. They help me, as well as others, achieve higher levels of consciousness and inner awareness!

• @sarablakely, the amazing owner of Spanx!

Far left Working with the homeowners and Casie Idle at ID & Design International, Excell created these chic drapery panels from Gianti fabric and added an extra touch of elegance to the already sophisticated dining room with 2-inch acrylic hardware and beautiful, large cut-crystal finials from The Bradley Collection. Top right + Bottom right

Dressed in sheer drapery panels from Interior Fabrics Inc., this breakfast area’s bronze metal hardware with gorgeous crystal Templar finials from The Bradley Collection frames the spectacular water views.

Photography Shirley Bazua of SB Media Group

RESIDENTIAL AND HOSPITALITY THE TRADE’S PREMIUM WORKROOM RESOURCE

Excell In Design Group is the premium provider of innovative window treatments, bedding and upholstery. Known for exceeding its clients’ expectations from start to finish by providing expert consultations, quality manufacturing, and professional installation.

Leslie Excell, the founder, has established Excell InDesign Group as the foremost workroom resource in the industry.

Meaningful Mentors

“I’ve had a few great mentors who helped me to learn and grow both professionally and personally,” Maxwell shares. “However, no one stands out more than my father. While very successful in his own right, he is humble, kind and courageous. He has always led by example and taught me the importance of accepting the outcome of my decisions—he has always emphasized a ‘commit and execute’ philosophy. I also think of my first mentor in the industry, Jackie Hauer. I worked as an assistant to her at the beginning of my career, and her rebellious energy, unique perspective and willingness to experiment left an indelible mark on me.”

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The mind of a creative is typically one that demands flexibility and ever-changing stimulus. Take Lesly Maxwell as an example. The Principal and Founder of her namesake firm thrives on how different each day as a designer tends to be. “Every day is different, and that is what has kept me fueled and energized, fresh and focused for 37 years,” Maxwell says. “The work I do is detailed, custom, complex and seemingly never-ending, but each one of our projects tests our limits and expands our skill set. Every endeavor is dotted with personal connection and history and lots of laughter. I never stop following curiosity.” If LMI’s robust portfolio of repeat clients is any indication, Maxwell embracing this dynamic way of working is a blessing to all. As for what she hopes to achieve next, Maxwell says, “I want to continue building strong relationships and using empathy to grasp our clients’ needs and desires.”

COUPLED WITH OUR ABILITY TO IGNITE SPACES WITH IMAGINATION AND CREATIVITY, OUR MINDSET OUT OF THE GATE IS TO SERVICE OUR CLIENT.”

Project Of Note

In discussing some of her favorite projects, Maxwell enthuses about one she’ll never forget. “Four years ago, I had the opportunity to reimagine an iconic Spanish Mediterranean home in Boca Raton. It was my fourth project with this client, so I felt comfortable pushing the limits of my designs. They afforded me the opportunity to make some very intriguing furniture selections—a mix of custom and contemporary with a few vintage pieces. The colors I used throughout ranged from midnight teal to lime to spruce, and we made a few bespoke lighting selections I adored. The finished product felt cultivated and refined.”

Top In this primary suite, Maxwell incorporated oiled walnut wood tones to create warmth amid the room’s minimalist aesthetic. Custom furnishings by Artistry Masters of Woodcraft. Bottom Sweeping Intracoastal Waterway views are easy to take in from this low-slung Thayer Coggin sectional.

Photography Daniel Newcomb

Linda Ruderman Interiors

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For some lucky creative leads, inspiration strikes early. How many people can say they started their first company as a teenager? Linda Ruderman can. The Principal and Owner of Linda Ruderman Interiors began her first business wallpapering people’s homes at the age of 16. “From the time I was a young girl, I would rearrange rooms when my parents were out,” she says. “I also bought and refinished antique furniture and I loved to paint. Design has always been my true passion!” For more than 30 years, Ruderman has been channeling that energy into creating award-winning dream homes for her clients. “Our projects range from the design and decoration of newly built construction to the complete restoration and renovation of historic landmark structures,” Ruderman adds. “The best part of every project is final installation when it all comes together and my clients are very happy.”

A Week In The Life

Ruderman asserts that every day is different at Linda Ruderman Interiors while citing one constant: “We start every Monday with a team meeting to set goals for the week with each and every project.” Typical tasks include visiting project sites, meeting clients to shop or produce design ideas and meeting with reps to see new products. “I oversee and manage the designers on all LRI projects,” Ruderman notes. “I am very involved and hands-on with all of my clients.” Priorities for this full-service interior design and decoration firm are a meticulous attention to detail and effective client communication. “Working closely in our team environment is key to accomplishing this goal,” Ruderman explains. “This allows us to build a design firm in which every project reflects each client’s vision and each space is perfectly tailored to the project’s needs.”

Design Minded

“Whether I’m engaged to design modern, contemporary, transitional or traditional interiors, there’s a central symmetry and balance that creates rooms that flow with ease, style and warmth. Continuity, circulation, practicality and sustainability are constants in all of my projects, as are functionality and technology, which elevate my clients’ daily lives and lifestyles.”

Top Set against a handsome neutral background, the colorful custom rug and vibrant artwork from the owner’s collection create a pleasing palette. Bottom Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, this living room features strong architectural elements, sophisticated furnishings and discreet custom lighting.

IN OUR DESIGNS, WE BUILD A SYMMETRY AND BALANCE THAT CREATES SEAMLESS FLOW THROUGHOUT A HOME WITH EASE, STYLE AND WARMTH.”

Photography Top by Tim Williams; Bottom by David Patterson; Headshot by Melani Lust

One Mind Lab

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One is lucky in life if they are able to surround themselves with art and inspiration. Multi-disciplinary artist Lara Gallardo—who founded One Mind Lab as a creative atelier to showcase her creations—is just such a person. Describing her works as “distinctive executions characterized by the use of rich colors that are offset with textures and bold compositions,” Gallardo’s unique path to art was through a love of design. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she graduated from New York’s Parsons School of Design in 1999 and began her career in fashion design—her pieces appeared in high-end retailers like Anthropologie, Henri Bendel and more. With roots now firmly planted in Miami, Gallardo’s current preferred medium is painting and acrylics. Rightly proud of her ability to meld classical artistry with a contemporary vision, Gallardo says: “Art embodies the divine essence of the present moment.”

Future Forecasting

When asked to describe the role of women in design going forward, Gallardo shares her belief that “all industries will be more heart based.” She foresees a “renaissance of more beauty and connection,” and asserts that “women are nurturers by nature, and we will be able to bring the clarity, unity and love that the world needs— no matter what profession we are in.”

Love Of Learning

Gallardo encourages people to keep exploring and learning. “For years, I have been reading a biography of a female artist or designer every month,” she shares. From subjects like Hilma af Klint, “whose recent exhibition at the Guggenheim broke all attendance records,” to Yayoi Kusama to Georgia O’Keeffe and Ruth Asawa: “These biographies offer fascinating insights into the lives, works and legacies of some of the most influential artists in history, and ignite a fire inside.”

AN INNATE SENSE OF COLOR, COMPOSITION AND CREATIVE EXPLORATION IMBUES EACH OF MY CREATIONS WITH A SINGULAR CORE.”

Top Chasing Time’s Eternal Current is a stunning acrylic on canvas that measures 48" x 84". Far left An eye-catching acrylic on canvas, Ruby Sunset Activation measures 62" x 50". Center As bold as it is beautiful, Seaside Reverie is an acrylic on canvas that measures 72" x 60". Left Created using mixed media and measuring 48" x 48", Texture of Tranquility has a subtle power all its own.

Photography Courtesy of One Mind Lab, LLC

Panache Designs

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As the origin story of an interior designer goes, few narratives could be so compelling as a childhood home overflowing with the work of revered industry icons. Such was the charmed situation of Karen Press. “I grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina—20 minutes from the furniture capital of the world—and my parents always had incredible taste,” she shares.

“Our home was adorned with pieces from Ralph Lauren, Kittinger, Henredon and the like in every room, and while this didn’t necessarily shape my personal design style or taste, it bestowed me with a profound appreciation for the field.” Today, she has become a part of this illustrious craft, as the President and Lead Designer of Panache Designs. The firm is known for its belief that custom is a signature style. “We transform our clients’ projects into living works of art, exuding sophistication and elegance while seamlessly aligning with their distinct personalities and lifestyles.”

Inspirational Mentor

“My uncle, Henry J. Kaufman, founded Washington, D.C.’s largest advertising agency and ran it for 50 years. He mentored me early on, meeting with me weekly and introducing me to careershifting connections. My uncle instilled in me the belief that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. He was right! He also taught me that design, advertising and marketing have a tremendous amount in common and depend on the same skill sets. In advertising/marketing, you are singularly focused on selling consumers what you think that they want and packaging it to draw them in. In design, you’re essentially doing the same thing—assessing your client’s taste and trying to bring their vision to life. Both are creative outlets and I cannot see myself doing anything else.”

Models By Design

“I think the design world is somewhat atypical in the number of women who occupy positions of significant influence—whether because they own their own firms, have their own brands or are heralded as industry leaders. Rather than focusing on changes, I would love to see our industry be a model for others. While there is always more work to be done and changes we would like to see made, I find great comfort in how accessible our industry is for women and the opportunities it provides us.”

Top Carefully selected textures seamlessly blend while accentuating an atmosphere of elegance. Bottom Blending luxurious aesthetics with custommade furnishings and bespoke accents, this space is curated to evoke a sense of comfort and refinement. Photography

I WANT TO CONTINUE SHARING MY PASSION THROUGH EACH HOME OUR FIRM CREATES, FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.”

UILT TO LAST A LIFETIME

OUTDOOR STRUCTURES THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR DREAM LUXURY LANDSCAPE INTO A CONVENIENT REALITY

FUTURE NOSTALGIA

Looking to the city’s design past, one team outfits a high-rise condo with a retro-modern bent.

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAX BURKHALTER

Architecture: Brent Leonard, Formarch Interior Design: Ryan Scheftz, Formarch

Home Builder: Frank Fuentes and Richard Fuentes, Capitol Builders LLC

Leading to a Don Griffin artwork, Nasco terrazzo flooring warms the entry hall, crowned by a CB2 flush mount. Against a wall painted Benjamin Moore’s Athena, a custom shelf and mirror face William Perehudoff’s AC-83-097 The chair and lamp are from 1stdibs.

Block by block, South Florida’s bustling streets chronicle a century-long reimagining of paradise. Decades of designers have brought their own visions of tropical utopia to its azure coastline, from the early decadence of Art Deco to the modern style of the Space Age and the 1980s pastel revival. One couple dreamed of channeling all this glamour into their new abode, a waterfront high-rise, and recruited residential designer Brent Leonard and designer Ryan Scheftz for the task.

The prospect of diving deep into Miami Beach’s stylish roots thrilled the design duo. But rather than purely recreating a specific era, “We thought about our big-picture influences, subtly bringing in levels of history while incorporating modern elements,” Leonard muses. As veterans in high-rise construction, general contractor Frank Fuentes and his brother, builder Richard Fuentes, also became crucial to the transformation.

The apartment’s contours naturally suited a retro-modern approach—particularly in the main living area, a vast multipurpose space with an atypical shape, including a glass wall that leads to the wraparound terrace. Building interest to the room’s sinuous lines, the team constructed an undulating wall along the entry hall. “Our goal was to create this sensual curve so the whole vestibule flows into the main space,” Leonard says. A floating console “was also integrated to hug the wall, held up by a metal structural frame in the back,” Richard adds.

Further emphasizing the sweeping gesture, a curved shag rug creates a “soft, elegant pathway through the living area,” Scheftz describes. Importantly, this custom piece helped define dedicated spaces for living and dining. “The furniture arrangement needed to be fluid,” the designer says. Eschewing right angles, they rounded out two seating areas for smooth circulation, anchoring one with a circular dining table and the other with a rounded sofa that follows the curvature of the room. This elliptical layout allows for multiple points of interest, switching effortlessly between ocean vistas and intimate conversations, and everything is visually interconnected by the rug’s swirling patterns of high-pile yellow silk. “Because the room doesn’t offer a lot of wall space for art, the rug became the art,” Leonard explains.

With its swirling archival design, the playful rug also establishes the home’s retro affinity, recalling Miami Beach’s 1950s style. Nostalgia appears in moments like the apartment’s terrazzo floors and the living area’s scalloped white oak paneling, which casts shadows with the changing sunlight. Geometric wicker and bamboo pieces are peppered throughout, from a bedroom’s saucer-shaped rattan pendant to the study’s wavy mirror. A mix of vintage finds, like the living area’s midcentury lounge chairs, also showcases aerodynamic curves that were common during that period. “We were trying to come up with pieces that felt historical but modern at the same time,” Scheftz explains.

Color overall tends toward tonal, contributing to the home’s feeling of understated serenity inspired by Aman resorts, the clients’ favorite hotel properties. White oak warms the kitchen cabinetry with striated marble countertops, echoing white oak wainscoting in the study and the guest bedroom. Plush pearlescent carpets soften private areas like the primary bedroom, where the rippling high pile mimics the shimmering views of the ocean outside. Meanwhile, vast slabs of marble encase the entire primary bathroom, each piece “carefully lined up so all the veins flow into a pattern,” Frank notes.

The light woods and natural stones bring more contemporary ideas of paradise into the home. But, dotted amid this subdued backdrop, “We wanted to have a subtle 1980s Miami color scheme with pastel tones,” Scheftz says. As such, the guest bedroom embraces a sophisticated shade of Magic City pink, with geometric wallpaper and painted accents on the structural columns. Velvety upholstery in pale blues and greens also enliven midcentury modern archival designs, like the living area’s Pierre Paulin chair.

These pastel accents naturally complement the surrounding views, drawing guests outside to the curved terrace “that looks like the deck of a cruise ship,” Leonard describes. The space begged for on-board-worthy entertainment, which the team obliged with generous dining and living pieces that are as tactile as their interior counterparts, with pale green upholstery and rattan details.

Piece by piece, each eclectic reference builds into a lively urban oasis—proof positive that Miami Beach never fails to capture the imagination. “When you walk down the hallway, you see a spectacular sprawling beach scene,” Scheftz observes. “It’s a beautiful city.”

Maharam’s Plume textile covers Osvaldo Borsani’s P110 Canada lounge chairs from Pamono in the living area, defined by a Sacco Carpet rug. The side tables—one supporting a ceramic 1960s Raphaël Giarrusso lamp—complement Larsen’s Betula fabric on the sofa.

“Because the living area doesn’t offer a lot of wall space for art, the rug became the art.”

–BRENT LEONARD

Above: Pillows in Larsen’s Bautista fabric from Cowtan & Tout and a Sacco Carpet floor covering accent the study’s built-in daybed and shelving. The design team sourced the side table and Kobis & Lorence wall sconce from 1stdibs. Kim Fonder artwork hangs against Aesthetics Wallcoverings’ Camden linen.

Opposite: Denis chairs by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison anchor the study’s custom desk. MyBaliLiving’s woven Hamptons pendant joins Blueprint Lighting’s Torno table lamp. The bamboo Italian mirror and rattan stool are from 1stdibs.

Above: Slabs of Nasco’s dramatic Calacatta Vagli marble invigorate the primary bathroom. A natural Bloom Home Inc. stump side table and sisal Annie Selke runner inject texture amid the space’s existing tub and fixtures.

Opposite: Gayatri Gamuz’s Untitled 3 and a Sacco Carpet rug mimic the primary bedroom’s oceanfront view. The Søholm Stentøj lamp fronts a headboard of Nobilis fabric. A Bertomeu & Cia armchair, Bonacina 1889 side table and Bergboms lamp form a reading area.

Above: Dedar’s Pazl wallcovering enlivens the guest bedroom, punctuated by Dirk Knibbe’s Compound Cream Finelines constructed the draperies using Rogers & Goffigon’s Morse textile. Léon Léon Design’s George chandelier floats above a Murano lamp, while Gloster’s Arbor side table occupies the balcony.

Opposite: Playing up the scale of the terrace, the team arranged dining and lounge chairs from Sutherland’s Franck collection with a custom concrete table. “We treated it as a viewing deck of a ship that looks out to the never-ending Miami horizon,” designer Ryan Scheftz says.

SIXTIES SWING

A stylish residence maintains its midcentury charm through a renovation that embraces its vintage vibe.

WRITTEN BY JENNIFER BOLES PHOTOGRAPHY BY VENJHAMIN REYES

Interior Design: Laetitia Laurent, Laure Nell Interiors Home Builder: Robert Wolfe, Wolfe Construction

The living area displays Thayer Coggin’s Kai lounge chairs from Wasser’s Exclusive Furniture & Interiors. A Malcolm T. Liepke portrait rests against a wall of oxidized steel. Near a Bill Armstrong photograph, designer Laetitia Laurent sourced a light fixture from a Palm Springs antiques store.

It’s easy to imagine Frank Sinatra strolling into this South Florida home, with the rest of the Rat Pack in tow. Built in 1960, the residence epitomizes midcentury cool with its low roofline, walnut cabinetry and period details like built-in woodgrain wall speakers. Given the owners’ love of modernist architecture, it is little surprise that when they decided to refresh the interiors, maintaining its authentic character was the highest priority.

“They easily could have torn the house down and built a big contemporary structure, which is happening on both sides of them,” designer Laetitia Laurent says, pointing out new construction around her clients’ Fort Lauderdale neighborhood. “But they wanted a true restoration effort.” Having grown up in Europe, where she learned to appreciate historical preservation, the LUXE Next In Design 99 honoree enthusiastically agreed to the couple’s request to retain the abode’s distinctive personality. “I was very influenced by Bauhaus,” she recalls. “Subsequent to that, I toured homes in Palm Springs during Modernism Week. All of that was top of mind when I took on this project.”

Working with general contractor Robert Wolfe, the designer refinished retro elements such as exposed steel ceiling beams and concrete floors. She then amplified the vibe with furnishings that evoke the Mad Men era, drawing together creations by vintage masters: See the Mies van der Rohe bench in the living area; the Isamu Noguchi coffee table in the office. “A midcentury layout can feel low because of the ceilings, so we tried to elevate pieces off the floor so the spaces would ‘breathe’ better,” Laurent explains. This inspired selections such as the primary bedroom’s platform bed—which appears to be floating thanks to its recessed base—and the family area’s whimsical hanging chair, a deceptively modern piece that complements older counterparts in the room. “The contemporary items are influenced by Scandinavian and Danish designs for a minimalist approach,” the designer observes. “I felt like that was such a good blend for this house.”

Typical of a 1960s floor plan, the family area flows into the living area—two spaces that, although connected, called for separate identities. Catering to the clients’ love of entertaining,

Laurent transformed the latter into a moody cocktail lounge, the showpiece of which is a bar with smoked-glass doors and a white quilted leather back. “We wanted the bar to seemingly disappear, so it’s nestled within a niche, but the wall is slanted—so it’s built on an angle, even though it looks flat from the front,” she reveals. Meanwhile, the family area is more casual and opens to the patio and waterway, where the owners dock their boat. Conscious of party guests flowing inside and outside, the designer narrowed in on performance fabrics that can withstand spilled drinks, wet bathing suits and the couple’s five dogs.

Laurent applied a similar mindset to the kitchen, where she introduced an industriallooking backsplash and a combination of dark wood and gray lacquered cabinetry for an overall utilitarian appearance. To maximize efficiency in the compact space, the designer added an auxiliary bar and a second island to complement the existing one. The original, topped with concrete, presents a marvelous midcentury feat: “The countertop goes through the window and into a fountain outside,” she describes. “It’s a fabulous architectural detail.”

Informed by the structure’s materials, Laurent harnessed a color palette of gray, black and brown, with pops of orange and white, seen especially in pillows and throws. “The gray came from the floor and the aluminum ceiling beams, and we pulled in orange from the walnut,” she says. “The colors have a midcentury way of working together.” Mercurial gray pervades a guest bedroom with a pop art feel, inspired by a contemporary oversize portrait from the couple’s art collection. Leather also features prominently throughout—in pieces such as the primary bedroom’s custom nightstands—adding a masculine tone and a personal touch from the designer. “I’m a big horseback rider,” she muses. “I always have an equestrian inclination.”

To Laurent’s delight, 60 years since its construction, the abode still conveys its origins in not only aesthetic but also spirit and intended functionality: as a site for convivial gatherings hosted by the owners. “It goes back to that midcentury idea when people craved quality time and bringing in the outdoors,” she says. “This house has that fun vibe with a nice flow.”

A Noguchi coffee table in the office centers a rug from Surya’s Kavita collection, echoing the tones of the Iran Issa-Khan wall art. The Eames desk chair adds to the Mad Men vibe established by the owners’ armchairs and sofa.

“ A MIDCENTURY LAYOUT CAN FEEL LOW BECAUSE OF THE CEILINGS , SO WE TRIED TO ELEVATE PIECES OFF THE FLOOR SO THE SPACES WOULD

‘BREATHE’

–LAETITIA LAURENT

BETTER .”

Above: Tony Orrico artwork fills a wall in the family area, joined by another Liepke piece. Pillows in Casamance’s Derivee textile from Nessen Group inject a jolt of pattern to the B&B Italia sofa. Karastan’s Artistic Charm rug is from Flor Source.

Opposite: A trio of Tom Dixon’s gold and chrome Melt pendants hovers above the pedestal dining table and sculptural chairs. The oversize William Klein drawing introduces a graphic feel to the space, while a Liepke work defines the nearby hallway.

Left: The riveted finish of the porcelain backsplash from Cavastone brings texture to the kitchen. Countertops of Opustone Stone & Tile Concept’s City White engineered stone contribute to the tactile mix.

Opposite: On a wall painted Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace, Brett Smith artwork complements the stools at the kitchen’s concrete island. Visual Comfort & Co.’s Evo pendants suspend above Olympia Tile’s Oikos porcelain flooring.

“THE HOME’S CONTEMPORARY ITEMS ARE INFLUENCED BY SCANDINAVIAN AND DANISH DESIGNS FOR A MINIMALIST APPROACH.”

–LAETITIA LAURENT

A Call Me Frank portrait headlines a guest bedroom, home to a bed by Demvel, Theodore Alexander nightstand from Kathy Kuo Home and Karastan rug. The Sonneman fixture hangs from a ceiling embellished with a Wallquest covering from Designer’s Mark.

Uncommon Thread

Using fiber, a multimedia artist embroiders captivating portraits, upending traditional art norms.

WRITTEN BY JENNIFER PFAFF SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN CUTRONA

Growing up, Kandy G Lopez remembers visiting art museums and feeling disconnected with the subjects portrayed within the ornate gilded frames. “There was never representation for people who looked like me,” recalls Lopez, who was born in New Jersey to Dominican parents. “If they were, it was in a servitude situation.”

Now a portraitist herself, the Fort Lauderdale resident is helping to change these depictions through her own work. A multimedia connoisseur, the Nova Southeastern University associate professor is adept in paint, printmaking, stained glass and collage, yet she is more recently known for her fiber renderings of minorities. All are of real people—some Lopez knows well, others she met spontaneously—and each is someone who caught her eye. “They take the air out of the room when they walk in,” the artist describes. “They just have that energy. Maybe it’s my imagination, but everybody turns and looks at them.”

To create a piece, she photographs her muse, always shooting while kneeling so the model is looking down—an angle that counters the social hierarchy common in historical art.

“I feel the perception of minorities is that the person who is darker is always looked down upon or seen as inferior,” Lopez explains. “For me to get on my knees under a person who’s also a minority gives the perspective of them being bigger, higher, more important.” After printing the selected photo, she cuts a canvas from a roll of rug-hooking mesh, pins it to a wall and draws an outline of the image using a permanent marker. The artist then determines the color palette and begins embroidering—incorporating yarn, thread and repurposed clothing—always starting with the face, the part she finds most thrilling. “You can’t make a perfect circle, because the grid is squared,” Lopez notes. “So figuring out how to create a curve is a challenge I enjoy but also drives me crazy.”

Each piece is named after its subject, the artist’s way of commemorating every person she portrays, and, she hopes, forming a connection with the viewer. “I love it when people say, ‘They remind me of somebody,’ ” Lopez reflects. “This is my way of depicting each person as their best self. I want them to be in the history books.”

Multimedia Fort Lauderdale artist Kandy G Lopez (right) creates fiber portraits that span 10 inches to 12 feet tall, a practice she began in 2015. Represented by ACA Galleries, the Nova Southeastern University associate professor exhibits throughout the country, including a group show at Miami’s Haitian Heritage Museum on view until November 16.

Architecture: Gary Eliopoulos, GE Architecture, Inc. Interior Design: Sarah Griswold-Johnson, Lisa Sokol and Paige Orpin, Johnson Sokol Interior Design

Home Builder: Michael Rega, MJR Custom Homes Landscape Architecture: Bob Glynn and Amanda Lee, Delray Garden Center

Eye Candy

At every turn, this retreat presents layers of playful details, preppy hues and posh finishes.

WRITTEN BY MICHELLE BRUNNER PHOTOGRAPHY BY STACY ZARIN GOLDBERG

Brunschwig & Fils fabric from Kravet covers the living area’s Liz O’Brien armchairs. Harbinger by Hand’s Gould cocktail table rests beneath Coleen & Company’s Josephine lantern. A mirror from Palm Beach Home Style joins benches and a side table from 1stdibs.

Nearly 1,000 miles south of their Virginia home, the Sunshine State beckoned Natalie and Matt Nichols. The couple, who has college-aged twins, purchased a house in South Florida as a haven for their family, envisioning interiors that would be just as sunny and charming as the outdoor setting. Their directive to designers Sarah Griswold-Johnson, Lisa Sokol and Paige Orpin was clear: Lyford Cay Club meets Park Avenue apartment—a jewel-box look with punchy colors, sophisticated accents and the occasional palm tree motif. “We had an opportunity down here that we wouldn’t normally have up north,” Natalie explains. “We wanted it to be playful.”

Having just worked on the family’s Virginia residence, the designers understood their clients’ tastes well. This time, the canvas was a fairly recent Bahamian-style build in Delray Beach that, upon first glance, barely needed any tinkering. “Everybody who drove down the street and saw this house would say it had amazing curb appeal,” architect Gary Eliopoulos describes. “Although the house was pretty, it was not conducive to the family’s needs.” For one, the Nichols preferred the family room adjacent to the kitchen, a wish that required reconfiguring some areas. “We extended the front elevation to add space,” general contractor Mike Rega says. This allowed for the expansion of the entry courtyard, which received a new gate and an updated pool. The team also constructed a garage on one side of the house, balancing the opposite end with an outdoor kitchen to maintain the façade’s symmetry. Landscape designers Bob Glynn and Amanda Lee then enhanced the structure with tropical plantings such as medjool date and coconut palms. “The overall goal was to make the house look like it has always been there behind the trees,” Lee says.

Once it was time to dress the interiors, the designers intuited a palette of pinks and blues, with prominent touches of green. Their instincts were solidified early in the process when they took the Nichols on a shopping trip to New York, an excursion that yielded a Kelly green rug with climbing leopards, two scenic

wallpapers and a few choice antiques, including an octagonal table Matt fell in love with. “By the time we finished that first buying trip, we had the skeleton of what we knew we would be designing,” Sokol recalls. Their strategy: Layer different time periods and influences, marrying various elements to create a feast for the eyes.

Returning to Florida brought more inspiration. After she saw the work of Mary Meade Evans in a local show house, Natalie knew she wanted the decorative artist to paint a light-blue palm tree mural for the stairwell. There, complementing the leopard runner, the designers crafted a green lacquered bar—which in turn inspired the purpose of the adjacent den: a cocktail lounge. “The Nichols can entertain a smaller group in there if they don’t want to use the great room,” Griswold-Johnson points out. Influenced by the work of designers Mark Sikes and Miles Redd, the team upholstered the walls in blue-and-white stripes and added leather doors with emerald glass knobs. “It’s a very layered room but simple at the same time,” Sokol adds.

Other memorable details include a blue-andgreen kitchen backsplash that could double as a Lilly Pulitzer print; hardware that resembles malachite starbursts and delicate dogwood; and a spirited fringe on the living area sofa that recalls the shimmy of a grass hula skirt. “We love to have hidden gems you don’t notice right away, but when you come in closer, you see a little surprise,” Griswold-Johnson says. The designers also helped the Nichols curate a collection of locally sourced period ceramics and glassware, peppering in additional Palm Beach spirit.

While majority of the home’s palette adheres to sunny pastels and saturated brights, the powder room and primary bedroom are dramatic departures. “These spaces are the rebels of the house,” Sokol muses. Adjacent to the ornate bar, the powder room is enveloped in a metallic wallcovering of iridescent koi fish and a floorto-ceiling antiqued mirror. Giving the eyes a rest, the primary bedroom is a soothing cocoon with Chinoiserie-inspired wallpaper, a verdant green ceiling and window pelmets with intricate scrollwork. Altogether, it makes for a welcoming visual treat, to the owners’ delight. “When I wake up every morning, I can’t believe I get to live here,” Natalie reflects.

Above: Mosaic House tile embellishes the outdoor fireplace, surrounded by flowering plants and Sylvester, thatch and areca palms. Walters Wicker’s Viscaya armchairs wear a Mariaflora textile. Serena & Lily’s Bamileke coffee table pairs with a garden stool from Mecox.

Opposite: Schumacher fabric on Chaddock’s Emma chair pops in the family room. Mary Meade Evans painted the walls and Coleen & Company sconce. Cassy Tully artwork hangs above a sideboard from Casa Branca. Zina Studios, Inc.’s Trixie wallcovering and Benjamin Moore’s White Satin enliven the built-in cabinetry.

“We love to have hidden gems you don’t notice right away, but when you come in closer, you see a little surprise.”

–SARAH GRISWOLD-JOHNSON

The kitchen’s New Ravenna backsplash and Coleen & Company pendant extend cheer into the family room. There, side tables from John Rosselli & Associates with Sorella

Glenn lamps flank an Ibello Upholstery sofa and a Chaddock ottoman.

Right: The Rug Company’s Climbing Leopard runner inspired the Fine Paints of Europe’s Bottle Green for the bar by Clearview Cabinetry Services. Polished Panda marble countertops from Nature of Marble add interest.

Opposite: Sister Parish fabric adorns the den’s walls and draperies, decorated with artwork from Devonshire. A pillow dressed in an Alex Conroy Textiles linen tops a McGuire barrel lounge chair.

Right: Gracie’s Koi Pond wallcovering creates a glam underwater effect in the powder room alongside an antiqued mirror and brass Oak Hill fixtures. Akdo’s Wish Desire Calacatta flooring is from Chesapeake Tile & Marble.

Opposite: Mally Skok Design’s Secret Temple linen dons Chaddock’s Farron chair in a guest bedroom. The McGuire table perches near Visual Comfort & Co.’s Apothecary floor lamp. Phillip Jeffries’ Abaca Harvest wallcovering complements Stark’s Freesia rug.

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TRENDS IN BUILDING, DESIGN + RENOVATION

In the past few years, the role of home has shifted from end-of-day sanctuary to office, entertainment venue, playground, spa—you name it, someone is integrating it into their residence. As a result, wish lists abound with fresh techniques, features and aesthetic leanings.

Flower Construction

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Communication, collaboration, consistency and craftsmanship are four principles upon which

design and construction are built. A deep understanding of that is precisely why Flower Construction has been an industry leader for more than 25 years. “It’s our mission to listen well, communicate often, provide problem-solving and cost-saving solutions and deliver homes of enduring quality and value, on time and on budget,” says CEO John Flower. With dedicated teams in both Florida and New York, Flower Construction’s reach is as mighty as its reputation. “Our skilled artisans, engineers and technical experts bring a unique level of craftsmanship and innovation to our clients in Florida and throughout the country,” COO Gavin Guinan shares. “When you combine that with our collaborative approach, the result is a portfolio of amazing homes that reflect who our clients are and how they wish to live.”

Creative Constructs

• Describe your firm’s t rue signature.

Flower: We are a full-service general contractor that specializes in constructing elegant and finely crafted homes and exquisite estates.

• Wh at’s trending with newbuilds right now?

Guinan: Although open-floor plans remain popular, many of the designers we work with are doing an excellent job making these comprehensive spaces feel intimate, cozy and personal.

• Why is collaboration such a key part of your process?

Flower: Working hand-in-hand with our clients and design partners provides us with important ideas and invaluable information that then allows us to create homes that exceed the client’s aesthetic wants and holistic needs.

WE SPECIALIZE IN TURNING PEOPLE’S DREAMS AND VISIONS INTO METICULOUSLY CRAFTED REALITIES.”

Top Color, texture and classical forms open up and elevate this fully restored and updated 1920s home. Architecture by Eric J. Smith Architect. Interiors by Steven Gambrel. Right Creative use of color and paneling bring a moody magnificence to this formal dining room. Architecture and interiors by Sawyer Berson. Far right A custom verre églomisé partition creates a beautiful visual boundary between the kitchen and dining area. Architecture by Peter Pennoyer Architects. Interiors by David Kleinberg Design Associates.

Photography Top by Eric Piasecki; Right by Joshua McHugh; Far right by Durston Saylor

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Jennifer Lynn Interior Design

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When it comes to designing one’s dream home, there are two areas that often involve the heaviest lift and greatest level of expertise: the kitchen and bath. Enter, Jennifer Lynn Arteaga and her team at Jennifer Lynn Interior Design. “We employ a depth of background in construction and kitchen and bath projects to complete not only the decoration aspect, but whole-home renovations with interior architecture,” Arteaga says. Indeed, remodels have become a point of pride for the JLID team, which is known for its ability to listen to each homeowner and craft residences that are truly bespoke. “Our clients don’t want their home to be like everyone else’s home,” Arteaga shares. “From concept to completion, we create one-of-a-kind spaces, that align with our client’s vision for their home.” Asked what those dreams entail, Arteaga points to timeless designs, spa-like spaces and outdoor kitchens as big requests of the moment.

Minute Yet Major

Sometimes, the smallest changes can make a big impact, and Arteaga shares two of her favorite one-off renovations with this in mind.

• Powder room updates feel like a big improvement, especially because guests often utilize this space. Painting or adding a new wallpaper, or swapping out hardware, is all it takes.

• Wood accent walls have been a trending element, and they bring the wow factor.

À La Carte

Cabinetry

“We have a lot of clients looking for unique designs with bespoke cabinetry,” Arteaga says. “We offer our own cabinet line, and the sky is the limit with what we can do. We have created special door styles, colors and unusual designs.”

Take Note

Anyone thinking about pursuing a renovation is sure to be looking for the dos and don’ts. Arteaga offers her professional outlook on the two most important musts:

• First, planning is key. Make sure you set goals and have a clear path for your renovation.

• Second, we never recommend living through a renovation. Finding other accommodations is always best!

Top A mix of deep hues and glamorous finishes bring the drama to this gorgeous kitchen. Far left Light, bright and chic—welcome to the spa at home. Left Worthy of a five-star eatery, this dining area is comfortable yet exudes elegance.

Photography Ron Rosenzweig Architectural & Advertising Photography