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EDITOR’S LETTER

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

Radar 54

NOTEWORTHY Meet three designers who are crafting products that address sustainability, materiality and technology.

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I N S P I R AT I O N Billy Cotton unpacks his approach for creating grounded, evocative spaces.

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A R C H I T E C T U R A L LY S P E A K I N G Leading architects examine the evolution of AI for the industry.

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I N N O VAT I O N With a waste-not approach, plant and fruit leathers are becoming the latest in-demand textiles.

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M AT E R I A L Marvel at the handiwork of patchwork quilts and reflect on the craft’s well-deserved renaissance.

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TREND Luxe rounds up three major art exhibits headlining this season.

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SPOTLIGHT Get to know six vintage and antique shop owners charting their own course.

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Southern Comfort

Modern Alchemy

State of Grace

Great Escape

From its welcoming layout to its patinated antiques, this new Georgia abode plays host to a family’s future memories.

Atlanta artist Blake Weeks channels a fantastical essence when crafting his lifelike creations from organic elements.

A heavily ornamented residence near Nashville is reimagined as an ethereal home for California transplants.

On the shore of North Carolina’s Lake Tillery, warm woods and worldly influences combine for a richly layered weekend retreat.

Written by Michelle Brunner Photography by Emily Followill Styling by Eleanor Roper

Written by Maile Pingel Photography by Kelly Blackmon

Written by Monique McIntosh Photography by Allison Elefante

Written by Lisa Mowry Photography by Laura Sumrak

ON THE COVER: White oak ceiling beams from JP Millwork define the entry salon of this Columbus, Georgia, dwelling. Activity revolves around the antique

Portuguese worktable designer Ashley Gilbreath placed at center—joined by a ladderback chair and highback chair—all from Parish. The latter wears Rose Tarlow Melrose House’s Fleurette hemp textile from Jerry Pair. Page 116

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SEE MORE. DISCOVER MORE. Join these industry tastemakers at ATLANTA MARKET this winter to dive deeper into the trends for 2024 and beyond. Plus, you’ll discover more home sourcing options than ever before with the addition of 50 casual/outdoor furniture showrooms, more top-notch lines and new resources across the Market.

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DARK + LOVELY

Adeline Rectangle Wall Sconce by Jamie Young Co.

“I am starting to see a trend in darker, deeply-hued spaces.

I would call them ‘dark and lovely,’ and this is one of my personal favorite happenings in design right now—I’ve even implemented it into my own home. Clients are requesting a more moody and sophisticated feel, and I can achieve this look by using those dark color tones, along with sensual textures and accessories.”

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Spiritus Pendant by Currey & Company

Very Verdure 3 by Wendover Art Group

Lumberton Jar With Lid – Blue/Green

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Rosie Tray by Chelsea House Reed Rattan Floor Lamp

by Currey & Company

Like Paradise by Rochelle Porter (currently on display at Curated Home Brands)

Riviera Deck Chair by Mainly Baskets Home

Laguna Small Bench, Striped by Uttermost

RATTAN REVIVAL

MAXIMALIST PATTERN PLAY

“Steeped in history, rattan is now returning to interiors—and not only in coastal or outdoor settings. I love the typical honey color, but I also enjoy seeing it used in painted hues paired with unexpected shapes. One of my favorite approaches is to mix rattan objects into more polished spaces, as it adds just the right bit of style tension to keep a room from feeling too formal.”

“Eye-catching walls are definitely making a statement.

Whether abstract, tropical or geometric, the use of vibrant color and pattern in wall art and wallpaper is bigger than ever—and I’m thrilled to see it! Minimalism has its place, but bold, expressive prints and audacious color combinations evoke a whimsy that, in my opinion, is unmatched.”

ROCHELLE PORTER,

LAURA W. JENKINS, Principal Designer

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LETTER EDITOR’S

Real Intelligence Our workplace Slack channel, “Learn AI,” is frequently pinging with updates on the latest tools and links to YouTubers who share weekly recaps and practical uses.

I wish that I could say I was interested.

But, at the moment, I am fascinated by another regenerative force: that of trees.

A few months ago, I moved from a heavily-developed area to one of the most biologically diverse regions in the country.

My neighborhood was planned in the 1920s by landscape architect John Nolen in collaboration with Frederick Law Olmsted, and it is filled with massive century-old trees. An 80-foot white oak graces my front yard, and this mighty tree supports more life-forms than any other North American tree genus, providing food and protection for birds, bears, squirrels and countless insects and spiders. It will produce three million acorns in its lifetime and drop about 700,000 leaves each year, creating a habitat that regenerates and makes its own vibrant community right outside my door. Plus, oak trees also sequester carbon.

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PORTRAIT: HEATHER BAIGELMAN.

Nature is way cooler and more captivating than machine-learning. I may just have to start a new workplace Slack channel, “Discover Dendrology!”

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DESIGN, STYLE & INFLUENCE W R I T T E N BY K H A D E J A H K H A N

Alexa Hampton’s latest book, the third in her oeuvre, explores the design evolution of her longtime New York City residences—in a building she’s called home for 27 years— through vivid snapshots and heartfelt tributes. Luxe chatted with the prolific designer to learn more. alexahampton.com; penguinrandomhouse.com What inspired this book? I wanted to write about my lifelong influences. Some are seminal moments, like the Bill Blass and Givenchy sales. Others are museums or architects that have inspired me. That’s the core of the book—“love letters” to various people, places and experiences that have shaped me.

How do you balance grandeur with what you describe as “normalcy” in your home? I’ve given myself permission to have things like crazy helmets and formal elements, but they aren’t necessarily reflective of my personality—it’s about what delights me.

FIRST LOOK

Any advice for the next generation of designers? First, look at people you admire in other fields. What can you draw from their story? Second, take yourself seriously.

Designing is a craft that requires intelligence, but it should not be divorced from our creative angels. Find the balance that suits you; authenticity is key to success.

Recently released by Birmingham editor-turneddesigner Zoë Gowen is a lavish candle collection stemming from visits to Mexico’s Teotitlán del Valle. Each product from Gowen’s El Shoppo, unveiled in spring 2023, conjures the color and festivity of this vibrant community— ranging from woven recycled-plastic totes to embroidered tunics and, soon, tabletop textiles.

To fashion her Flower Candles, Gowen works directly with generational artisans to adapt a centuries-old indigenous handicraft. Made of sun-bleached beeswax frequently colored with natural dyes, her customized versions brandish showy dahlias, roses and bell flowers. Packing a punch at 36 inches tall, each pillar comes with an original piece of Oaxacan pottery: an artisanmade ceramic holder in traditional glazed or burnished black terra cotta. Sourcing through her ongoing pop-ups or website, Gowen’s customers clamor for them as dining centerpieces, entryway tableaux and art accompaniments alike. elshoppo.com

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THE FLOWER CANDLE

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Not all fine dining requires linen.

The best meal you’ve ever enjoyed probably had as much to do with the place and the people as the food. Some of our grandest affairs have no crystal, silver or white gloves. But there are oyster knives, hot sauce and views like this. Here in the Lowcountry, luxury isn’t always defined by starched cotton and silver.

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ONES TO WATCH TWO ATLANTA DESIGNERS DISH ON THEIR SIGNATURE STYLES, INSPIRATIONS AND TOP PICKS.

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Lauren E. Lowe Lauren Elaine Interiors recently settled into a new office in the heart of Buckhead. As the firm’s owner and a LUXE Next In Design 99 honoree, Lowe infuses the workspace with telltale traditional charms and vintage finds alike— similar to those found throughout her residential projects (top). Read on for an inside peek. What inspired the design?

We wanted the office to be a reflection of our style: classic with a twist. We’re excited to host clients amid an expanded resource library. Favorite highlights? Wall-to-wall sisal carpet, Directoire chairs in a Casa Branca stripe, an oversize Isamu Noguchi lantern and, of course, artwork and antiques we source from auctions and estate sales. laurenelaineinteriors.com Whitney Ray When creating spaces that feel personal and timeless (bottom), the principal of Wyeth Ray Interiors knows how

to keep things fresh. Here’s more from the LUXE Next In Design 99 talent on her vision. Can you describe your aesthetic?

Warm, tailored and sophisticated, with both modern and traditional elements. What are your biggest design influences? Fashion keeps me curious. As interior designers, we get large canvases to paint on, but fashion designers have a single body to decorate. What they are able to convey on such small real estate takes serious talent.

Any products you’re loving right now?

I recently pulled wallcoverings from Aux Abris that I adore. Their largescale botanical murals are breathtaking.

I’m also a sucker for Zak+Fox’s designs. wyethray.com See our Next In Design 99

BLUEPRINT Set to open next fall in Nashville’s West End, Athena at the Park will center around seamless lifestyle perks. Totaling 51 units across five floors, this premier residential building plans to proffer resort-style indulgences—a swimming pool with private cabanas, a fitness center and sauna, communityuse bikes, a rooftop sky lounge and more—with daily conveniences at your fingertips. Spacious floor plans emphasize outdoor living via terraces and balconies, and are slated to include a host of luxury amenities: from paneled appliances and hardwood floors to zero-entry showers and futuristic smart mirrors. Architect Jesse T. Wilmoth and team aimed to foster community in this classic neighborhood boasting rare downtown views. And, thanks to the building’s proximity to the protected green space of Centennial Park, those vistas are likely to be preserved for decades to come. athenaatthepark.com

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WHO: A Chicagoan by birth, Bari J. Ackerman came to Charlotte in 2021 following years in the Bay Area and Arizona. After cutting her teeth as a copywriter and graphic designer, Ackerman taught herself to digitally render textiles, an experiment that paved the way for her foray into fine art. She’s since authored hundreds of original prints—and two books.

WHAT: Charmed by the Queen City’s historic architecture, nostalgic neighborhoods and her own flower-filled garden, Ackerman offers an array of original designs through her website.

JULISKA

An emporium of wonder on King Street, Juliska’s new 4,000-square-foot Charleston flagship store transformed a 19th-century building into a dazzling brand experience across multiple floors. Conceptual designer Douglas Little teamed with interior designer Patti Wilbourne to outfit the space, which boasts a signature mural of the Juliska Country Estate and a staircase with custom newel posts reminiscent of ginger jars—both painted by local artist Ben Oliverio. On the ground floor, period-original carvedwood shelving provides a showcase for curated seasonal displays, including new fall intro Blenheim Oak, a faux bois collection inspired by the woods of Oxfordshire.

Upstairs, the table-setting studio and design parlor join the Bohemian Bar housing mouth-blown glass from the Czech Republic, along with a sunlit workshop for teaching everything from flower arranging to watercolor painting (below). Finally, in the courtyard garden, the L’amour Toujours Café serves fare in an elegant fashion: upon Juliska glass and ceramic wares. juliska.com

IN HER WORDS: “I am not a perfectionist. I’m very creative but not necessarily good at all of it; I’m just willing to try, and the results are worth it. To me, making the effort (and enjoying the process) is better than being perfect.”

REST & RELAXATION SPA AT SERENBE

The pioneering Georgia community centered around wellness, luxury and sustainability recently debuted major upgrades to its signature Spa at Serenbe— nearly doubling its footprint while adding four new treatment rooms, a private couple’s lounge and more. Inspired by “the natural elements you might see while hiking Serenbe’s surrounding trails,” local designer Jessica Layne capitalized on the clean, contemporary aesthetic previously established by resident designers Patrick and Meghan Sharp. Layne’s scheme mimics the outdoors with river rockinspired pebble tiles throughout the steam and sauna rooms as well as the powder room, where wallpaper features a forest motif. She next refreshed the balcony (above) and accented the spa lounge with a biomorphic ceramic installation by Serenbe artist Rachel K. Garceau. spaatserenbe.com

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Next (Re)Generation LUXE MEETS THREE CREATORS WHOSE FORWARD-THINKING PRACTICES START WITH REGENERATIVE DESIGN AND BETTERING THE WORLD AROUND US.

Acropora by Sangmin Oh for TextielMuseum is part of his “Knitted Light” series, which uses elastic, glow-inthe-dark yarn and recycled monofilament fishing line.

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For Daniel Michalik, whose Brooklyn studio crafts striking seating and objets from cork (like the Arm Chair, below), working with the medium is more than an aesthetic choice—it is part of an effort to “rethink our relationship to natural systems.” The lifecycle and harvesting methods for cork make it a uniquely environmentally responsible material because cork trees can be harvested naturally every nine years without damage. And using this flexible, raw material is part of a circular manufacturing loop, as it’s recyclable and its main global use, the production of bottle stoppers, leaves large amounts of leftovers. Michalik, a professor at Parsons School of Design, makes frequent trips to Portugal, where cork forests abound, to study and preserve the centuries-old harvesting techniques handed down through generations. danielmichalik.com

When Korean-born designer Sangmin Oh decided to create three-dimensional textile lighting, he found himself experimenting at the fabric laboratory of the TextielMuseum in Tilburg, Netherlands, which became a playground of sorts for the maker. There, using a knitting machine, he was able to mix materials until he found his recipe for magic: a combination of elastic, glow-in-the-dark yarn and recycled monofilament fishing line. “Because of its transparent quality, it lets you play with light,” Oh says of his amorphous, abstract “Knitted Light” pieces which evoke natural forms, specifically, threatened coral. At night, Oh’s designs emit a soft glow showing different hues and dimensions, and, in the daylight, they are textile sculptures inspiring wonder and reflection. osangmin.com

TREY JONES One look at Trey Jones’ sculptural furnishings and your eye is drawn to the unusual patterning, rich coloration and whimsical proportions. What may not be immediately apparent is that the pieces are also a feat of ingenuity in reusing resources. At the workspace Jones shares in Washington, D.C., piles of plywood would accumulate as cabinet makers crafted their wares. Soon, the artist was inspired to give the scraps new life and landed on a technique inspired by Japanese Nerikomi ceramics, in which Jones painstakingly assembles small offcut sections into elaborate motifs created by exposing the wood cut ends. For the Plinths Cabinet, at left, the compounded technique reveals the inherent nature of the pattern within. treyjonesstudio.com; cultureobject.com

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SENSUAL, GROUNDED INTERIORS ARE BACK. BILLY COTTON STRIKES THIS SENTIMENT WITH BOUNDARY-DEFYING SPACES THAT SPARK EMOTION AND FORGO STANDARD FORMULAS. W R I T T E N B Y M A R I O LÓ P E Z- C O R D E R O

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by Billy Cotton with architect Stamberg Aferiat + Associates, art by Cindy Sherman hangs above a Vladimir Kagan sofa.

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has yielded hauntingly memorable spaces, including a Manhattan refuge in which blue-chip contemporary art takes center stage, and light and air are ingredients as important to the finished scheme as the chevron patterned floors and curvy sofas.

The project exemplifies Cotton’s belief that there should be a continuous push and pull between objects and furnishings as though they are in constant communication.

Cotton’s rooms are always poetic, never banal, and pared down to sensuous and unexpected details and couplings that evoke emotion. How does he compose beautiful interiors that actually make you

feel something? “You have to edit,” he says.

“I want people to bring things into their lives that have meaning. The objects and materials you employ in a space should be intentional. Intentionality dictates respect.

Do you need this? Is this the best version?

I would rather not buy a decorative object just to fill a room. I want houses to evolve over time and give people a canvas to paint their own spaces.” His talent lies in the way he distills a client’s passions to their best possible version and then gives them plenty of room to soar and sing.

“Above all,” says Cotton, “design should be filled with joy.” billycotton.com

portrait: noe dewitt. interior photos: © stephen kent johnson/otto.

He is a polymath decorator whose soulful, wideranging body of work can incorporate bouillon fringe and chintz balloon shades as easily— and winningly— as it does sculptural staircases and chalky white walls left ethereally unadorned. And while Billy Cotton’s deft, resonant interiors can run the gamut stylistically, they are all rooted in a rigorous, inquisitive point of view the New York-based practitioner picked up at Pratt Institute. “I trained as an industrial designer, which was all about how somebody uses something and how they interact with an object, whether it’s a plate or silverware. I think of all my projects that way,” he says. “What does somebody need, what is the problem and why did they come to me?”

The function-forward answer leads Cotton to a client-specific game plan that leaves him room to play—with materials, with furnishings, with romance. “I’m a dreamer. I love to fantasize about what beauty or luxury can be. When we get together with clients, we are having fun.”

In Cotton’s world, “fun” is a humble euphemism for an intuitive process that

The living area is anchored by a custom sofa in Fortuny velvet, while artwork by Sadie Benning and Jacqueline Humphries flanks the fireplace (above). A sculptural Steelcase bench is paired with a graphic painting by Stanley Whitney.

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TODAY’S TOP TALENTS WEIGH IN ON THE PROS AND CONS OF AI FOR RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE.

In an industry that values the trained eye and a studied approach, it’s perhaps no surprise that many architects are wary of artificial intelligence programs that whip up new renderings at the push of a button. “It’s fascinating software, but it is frightening,” says Fort Worth-based architect Jeff Garnett, who does not use AI in his work but has tested the software after hours. “Design is a human creation, and we have to hold onto that as long as we can.”

If you plug the phrase “Georgian Revival estate stucco” into an AI program like Midjourney, you will get multiple versions of a visualization rendering returned in mere seconds—sans blueprints and the actual details needed to build a house, of course. While these images may look authentic, they don’t replace a trained—human— professional. “You’re going to have to be careful with these programs and stay well-informed, not trusting things too much,” architect Tom Kligerman of New York City firm

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Kligerman Architecture & Design heeds when it comes to taking what’s in front of you for fact or fiction.

Still, AI has its perks—especially as back-of-the-napkin initial sketches can be replaced by a tool that creates a nearly-instant rendering to elucidate an architect’s imaginings. Andrew Kudless, principal of design studio Matsys and a Professor at the University of Houston’s Hines College of Architecture + Design, believes AI can be helpful in several ways. “In the early design phases, it can explore more ideas in less time without modeling and rendering each iteration. Also, as AI models become more sophisticated and attuned to architectural problems they can help automate essential yet labor-intensive tasks, freeing up designers’ time.” In short: there are ways to put the intelligence in artificial intelligence. “There is this perception that AI models are either godlike superbeings or evil robots coming for everyone’s job,” Kudless says.

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Juicy Fruit NOVEL PLANT AND FRUIT LEATHERS OFFER STYLISH QUALITIES ENTIRELY THEIR OWN.

A new crop of leathers is popping up and meeting the (environmentally conscious) moment, offering elegant alternatives to traditional materials. By using sustainably farmed plants, fruits and byproducts with lower ecological footprints, these imaginative textiles can capture the lithe look and grains of animal leathers while also producing unique aesthetic effects, introducing tantalizing possibilities for interior design.

That’s what attracted Brooklyn-based furniture designer Bowen Liu to Fruitleather Rotterdam.

The Dutch brand makes plant leather from spoiled mangos, resulting in textiles that feature naturally stained pebbled textures and embossed crocodilelike patterns. But Liu intuitively gravitated to Fruitleather’s original mottled finish, which reveals pieces of the mango’s natural pulpy texture and golden hue. “I like showing the details of a material without sacrificing its integrity,” explains the designer. “The pulp and fiber add character that feels authentic.”

This speaks to plant leather’s underlying appeal— one-of-a-kind materiality, and a sense of place and history. Another brand making waves is Desserto, who is producing a leather-like textile from the nopal cactus on its farms in Zacatecas, Mexico. The heritage, drought-hardy perennial is grown without irrigation or pesticides. In the Philippines, Ananas Anam is using leftover pineapple leaf fibers to make their signature Piñatex leather. They recently collaborated with famed British designer Tom Dixon, covering his wingback chairs in metallic Piñatex to create an effect reminiscent of leather crossed with texturized silver.

Such partnerships play a central role in carving sustainable paths forward. For Liu, the key to unlocking plant leather’s potential is creative curiosity.

“I’m interested in materials and applying them to the proper applications,” she says. “It’s necessary to touch them and learn about their properties.”

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Skilled artisans who possess visionary talent, a collaborative spirit and creative soul deliver designs with strong and lasting impact. As is the case with Andrew Denny and his team at Textures Nashville who conceive, design and install unique handmade hardwood flooring for their discerning clientele. “At Textures Nashville, we take pride in being attentive listeners,” Denny says. “By prioritizing each client’s wants and needs, we deliver floors that aren’t just beautiful but make a deeply-personal statement.”

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Above Created by Aimee Lee Kinssies Design, this luxurious entryway features a custom wall application where Textures’ Mountain Oak Collection takes center stage. Top The new Southall Farm and Inn in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee, features Textures Nashville’s rich Antique Reclaimed Oak with an original face and a water-based finish laid in an impressive herringbone pattern.

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Patchwork Poetry MODERN QUILT MAKERS REVEL IN THE RENAISSANCE OF THEIR AGE-OLD CRAFT. W R I T T E N A N D P R O D U C E D BY K AT H R Y N G I V E N A N D S A R A H S H E LT O N P H O T O G R A P H Y BY W I L L I A M AND SUSAN BRINSON

FAMILIAL TIES Brooklyn-based designer Sarah Nsikak is grateful for the growing interest and appreciation in quilting, which is introducing her beloved practice to a greater audience. “For the first time in a while, people want to understand how things are made,” says Nsikak, for whom quilting is personal. When she was a young child, her grandmother immigrated to the states from Nigeria and looked to quilting as a form of communication. “She taught me how to sew, and I think that established a new language and storytelling of sorts.” Her piece It May As Well Be Spring (above) is made of leftover scraps from her fashion brand, La Réunion, and presents an amalgamation of symbols, like a fish and chair, which are meaningful to the creator yet still relatable to viewers. sarahnw.com

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RHYTHMIC ROUSE It was during his MFA studies at Cranbrook Academy of Art that Julian Jamaal Jones pivoted from fashion photography to fiber arts and quilting—a craft his grandmother practiced in her youth. It’s that kind of comforting familiarity that Jones surmises could be behind the artform’s rise. “I’m on a mission to rewrite the rules of quilting and create my own unique verbiage within the medium,” says the Indianapolis-based artist. Jones’ practice implements abstract forms and vibrant colors, bypassing preconceptions and opening a dialogue around his Black experience. Take the three pieces here: Inspired by gospel music’s rhythms, lyrics and harmonies, the movement of each design mimics song beats and the feelings they evoke. The materials are as dynamic as the patterns themselves, with cottons, denims and plush velvets existing alongside one another. julianjamaaljones.format.com

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COMMUNAL COMFORTS It was in 2003 when then-art student Martha Clippinger viewed a quilt exhibit at the Whitney Museum in New York that she realized this homespun craft could hold court among fine artwork. Fast-forward to today, and the Durham, North Carolina, quilter’s own works are now displayed in museums and galleries. Cuadricula Quilt, shown hanging, and Iona’s Covid Quilt, on the table, exemplify Clippinger’s keen observation of color. “I’ve always been interested in quilts as a way to discuss ideas about pattern, symmetry and, in particular, tonal relationships,” she says. “I share Josef Albers’ interest in studying the effects of color through direct observation. Making quilts with found materials is about looking at what’s in front of you and testing combinations to create dynamic arrangements of color.” marthaclippinger.com

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BASIC INSTINCTS For Los Angeles creative Adam Pogue, a handmade quilt represents the ultimate gesture. “They serve a purpose; they keep us warm. And for as long as we use them, they remind us of the maker.” It’s in this spirit that he creates his textile works, like the one featured in the historic 19th-century Dr. Oliver Bronson House in Hudson, New York. The quilt, which depicts a landscape-inspired motif framed by bands of color, was originally made for Commune Design’s shop. It was crafted using a clothing designer’s cast-off hemp linen and dyed to the perfect hues. Pogue begins each work with a general idea and palette but admits he “never has it all figured out” before starting. Instead, he improvises as he goes, laying out the individual elements on the floor, rearranging and re-dyeing as desired. iamadampogue.com; communedesign.com; historichudson.org

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Renaissance Man The 15th-century Italian artist Sandro Botticelli may be known for his exquisite masterpieces like La Primavera and Birth of Venus, but the focus of his latest exhibit at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco centers around his exquisite drawings. Nearly 60 works from around the world, including Study of the head of a woman in profile (above), shine a light on the artist’s technical practice of draftsmanship. famsf.org

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SANDRO BOTTICELLI. “STUDY OF THE HEAD OF A WOMAN IN PROFILE (“LA BELLA SIMONETTA”) (RECTO); STUDY OF THE FIGURE OF MINERVA (VERSO),” CA. 1485. METALPOINT, WHITE GOUACHE ON LIGHT-BROWN PREPARED PAPER (RECTO), BLACK CHALK, PEN AND BROWN INK, BROWN WASH, WHITE GOUACHE (VERSO). 13 7/16 X 9 1/16 IN. (34.2 X 23 CM.) THE ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD. BEQUEATHER BY FRANCIS DOUCE, 1834.© ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM.

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PHOTO: ED RUSCHA. STANDARD STATION, TEN-CENT WESTERN BEING TORN IN HALF, 1964, OIL ON CANVAS, PRIVATE COLLECTION, © 2023 EDWARD RUSCHA. PHOTO EVIE MARIE BISHOP, COURTESY MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH.

Modern art devotees won’t want to miss Ed Ruscha’s most comprehensive retrospective to date at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Enthusiasts will find iconic postwar compositions on display like Standard Station, Ten-Cent Western Being Torn in Half (above), along with over 250 additional pieces, from lesser-known paintings and drawings to photography and installations, spanning 1958 to present day. moma.org

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PHOTO: MARK ROTHKO, UNTITLED, C. 1948, WATERCOLOR ON WATERCOLOR PAPER, NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, WASHINGTON, GIFT OF THE MARK ROTHKO FOUNDATION, INC. COPYRIGHT © 2023 KATE ROTHKO PRIZEL & CHRISTOPHER ROTHKO / ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK.

Pay a visit to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., through March and you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding and appreciation for prominent 20th-century abstract expressionist artist Mark Rothko.

Hailed for his recognizably bold paintings on canvas, the exhibit centers around some 100 paintings on paper (which he considered finished works), ranging from figurative and surreal subjects to the likes of this watercolor, Untitled (above), from 1948. nga.gov

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WHEN IT COMES TO THE LATEST IN DESIGN, THESE STYLISH FURNITURE DEALERS KNOW IT’S ALL ABOUT MIXING VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE FINDS WITH COOL, CONTEMPORARY PIECES. W R I T T E N A N D P R O D U C E D BY K AT H R Y N G I V E N A N D S A R A H S H E LT O N

Design is in Tricia Benitez Beanum’s DNA. A second-generation antiques dealer, she also wears the hat of stylist, designer and owner of Pop Up Home in Los Angeles.

In her recently opened flagship space, Beanum has created an environment for anyone with an appetite for vintage flare. “I want to show how it can be elevated and not so kitschy,” she says. Beanum makes that case here, surrounded by a mix of old and new, including a Maitland-Smith coffee table, ‘70s De Sede sectional sofa and Ann Weber artwork. “Right now, people are looking for special pieces that translate into all genres of design and stand out among a sea of neutrals.” popuphome.com

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Meet Alana Tang, owner of In The Comfort Of which opened in Seattle in 2022. With a penchant for modernist, mid-century and space-age finds sourced everywhere from estate sales and antique malls to private owners throughout the Pacific Northwest, Tang still can’t turn away contemporary pieces if they meet her standards. “I consider design, form and function in everything I buy,” Tang says. “I was offered a lounge chair and ottoman set by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia, and while I mainly focus on vintage, it checked all the boxes so I had to have it.” As for the current landscape today, Tang is excited by the adventurous spirit many are taking in finding their style, and by watching clients put things together in ways she never would have thought to. inthecomfortof.com

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HAPPY HANGOUT Step inside The Flat in downtown Westport, Connecticut, and you’ll feel as though you’re walking into the home of a chic friend. That was precisely the goal when Becky Goss opened the doors in 2016. She imagined a place to interact with customers and share stories of the treasures within. “I still believe in local, one-of-a-kind shops where you know the owner,” Goss says. “Stop in, see what’s new, have a conversation and get off your screen!” In the highly curated familial space, not one specific period or style dominates. Because after all, a good room is all about thoughtful layering. “I’m not afraid to take vintage or antique items and reimagine them for the modern home.” Case in point: the one-off mid-19th century Biedermeier Recamier reupholstered in a bold Robert Kime fabric (pictured). theflatwestport.com

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Tucked away on windswept Block Island, the contents of Tori Jones Studio reflects the classic New England aesthetic found outside the studio’s walls. “I gravitate toward American antiques,” says Jones, a self-proclaimed magpie who splits time between the Rhode Island enclave and New York. “We’re passionate about antique patchwork quilts, painted furniture, wicker and rope.” A former editor, Jones still taps into her prowess for discovery and storytelling in the elements she curates, stocking ready-made Hobnail Czech glassware and Sabre flatware, as well as showcasing contemporary artists from the Hudson Valley to the UK. For Jones and her customers, there’s nothing like the thrill of originality. “I think the people who shop with us are looking for items with some soul. It’s an Amazon world, but there is an authenticity, timelessness and durability to antiques that can’t be replicated.” torijonesstudio.com

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MIAMI VICE Jonathan Sanchez-Obias’ Miami storefront, Primaried Studio is a sleek and minimalist paradise. The rotating portfolio of furnishings, however, are the real scenestealers, hailing largely from the 1960s through ’90s. Pieces like the ’80s black Quebec 69 Spider Chair by Les Amisca (left) and the purple Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort (right) hold court on the gallery floor with furnishings by contemporary designers like Kouros Maghsoudi and Atelier Caracas for Studio Boheme. Knowledge of the past and a keen eye on the current state of design makes Sanchez-Obias a trusted source for clientele primarily consisting of first-time homeowners and renters looking to invest in their growing furniture collections. “I am always meeting people who are looking to mix vintage pieces with new designs in their homes,” says Sanchez-Obias. primariedstudio.com

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Pam Evans’ brick-and-mortar store Maison in Birmingham, Alabama, is a nod to French style, from which she is infinitely inspired. “Paris is always a good idea!” swoons Evans. “I love the culture and their chic sense of style, from food and fashion to interiors.” Shabby chic French finds aside, Evans’ offerings span provenance and genre (her M.O. is pairing modern art, like these abstract works on paper by Addison Ryan, with midcentury furniture), but collectively lean towards the neutral, patinaed and oversized. “I tend to buy large pieces, like these wooden Belgian spheres, a midcentury chandelier five feet in diameter, or a pair of nine-foot columns.”

Such unique finds are most often scooped up by designers and architects who look to Evans’ wares for adding character to their spaces; the sort of acquisition the antiques veteran still gets a thrill out of after two decades in the business. maisonshoppe.com

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Jenni Lauri of Lauri Design Studio transformed a dated primary bath into a Zen-like sanctuary with the help of Wide Corp construction. A Calacatta Viola marble double vanity, fluted-marble backsplash from Il Granito and Apparatus sconces lend movement and texture to the neutral space, which is decorated with a plaster bench, Moroccan runner from Mehraban and vintage figurative artwork (this page and previous).

When the owners of this Los Angeles condo purchased the unit—which is located inside a building from the 1980s—it was showing its age. The couple called on Jenni Lauri of Lauri Design Studio to update the entire residence, including the primary bath. The designer gutted the room and reworked the layout, removing an unwanted tub and opting instead for a large shower with a bold antique brass-and-glass enclosure. A double vanity featuring Calacatta Viola marble is paired with

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a fluted-marble backsplash. The remaining wall surfaces are plaster—including the shower, which has a waterproof finish, and the doors of the walnut-lined linen closet. “It feels seamless, and the plaster lends a soft, organic touch,” says Lauri, who rounded out the neutral palette—a continuation of what’s found in the main living spaces—with a Moroccan wool rug, a plaster bench and vintage figurative artwork.

“We tried to combine the couple’s love of a relaxed California look with the concept of

wabi-sabi,” says the designer. “These are busy people who travel often, so the primary suite is meant to be a cozy, Zen-like sanctuary.”

In fact, according to Lauri, this idea of a more subdued, pared-back type of luxury is what many clients are gravitating toward these days.

“The pandemic seems to have changed what people desire,” she continues. “Clients still want luxury, but in a more understated, organic manner, with neutral tones and materials.” lauridesignstudio.com

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MIXED METALS Kallista has teamed up with beloved hardware brand P.E. Guerin to create the One collection of hand-hammered brass bath fixtures made entirely at their historic New York foundry. The line—which includes widespread faucets, shower trims and a freestanding bath filler—is available in two dual-tone finishes: brushed French gold with nickel silver handles, and polished nickel with unlacquered brass handles. kallista.com

Two-century-old British brand Samuel Heath is catering to clients with a more contemporary sensibility with its newest collection, Forme. The line sports simple curves and is comprised of basin and bath taps, shower fittings and accessories in three profiles: Speed, with both lever and T-bar handles; Classic, with Art Deco−inspired levers and cross handles; and Oriel, with round knobs in a range of textures. The collection boasts nine metal finishes, including a matte-black chrome (shown here on the Speed Forme with T-bar handles). samuel-heath.com

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After living in Southeast Asia for work and falling in love with the region’s wet rooms, the owner of this Mount Hood, Oregon, residence wanted to incorporate the idea into his primary bath. The client tapped StruckSured Interiors’ Samantha Struck, who coincidentally had also lived in Southeast Asia for some time. “We gelled over our experiences there,” Struck says. “The concept of a wet room is that the shower, toilet, tub and sink are all in one waterproof space. We went for a very Japandi aesthetic that feels minimal yet warm and organic.” Struck selected materials and tones that reflect the owner’s love of the outdoors, such as sage-green waterproof plaster, natural-wood accents and copper plumbing. “The plaster has a soap sealant that makes the walls feel like silk,” Struck notes. The result: a beautifully rich product with no maintenance. strucksured.com

SUBHED HERE Designer Samantha Struck of StruckSured Interiors transformed this Oregon primary bath into a wet room inspired by those found in Southeast Asia. The walls are waterproof plaster and the copper fixtures are by Watermark.

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For a new Columbus, Georgia, abode by architect David Baker, divided-light windows by Kolbe Windows & Doors complement a copper French Quarter lantern by Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights. Sheep’s Wool by Benjamin Moore coats the façade’s tumbled brick from Acme Brick.

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et on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, Columbus, Georgia, is counted among the South’s most charming small cities.

Boasting the largest urban whitewater rafting course in the world, it also beguiles adventure seekers galore. But for a local family of four, Columbus offered a thrill of a different sort: the opportunity to construct a forever home where cherished memories would be made. And a sloped, wooded lot provided the prime location for such a dream to take shape. “The draw of this property is its beautiful setting; you’re very much in the city, but it feels like a vacation home because it’s so tucked away,” explains designer Ashley Gilbreath, who dressed the interiors in her telltale curated, comfortable style. “We wanted to play up that connection to the land as much as possible.”

Architect David Baker’s quest to craft the perfect envelope began with the wife’s requests.

Specifically, her heart was set on a classic white-brick house organized around a central courtyard. Fulfilling her wish, Baker sketched a multigabled two-story abode augmented by a few Belgian-inspired notes. “A house is a lot like us; we travel the world, we see beautiful things, then we bring them home,” observes the architect of his inspirations. Translating Baker’s vision from paper to framing was general contractor Ray Brinegar. “Although this was the first time Ashley or I had the opportunity to work with Ray, his craft proved vital in erecting a home that perfectly fit this family,” Baker shares.

Tucked into the hillside’s embrace, the residence follows a modified H-shaped layout, which happens to impart its most intriguing characteristic: Most spaces are just one room deep. Keeping the structure intentionally narrow allowed for 360-degree views to nature, a quality Baker emphasized via multipaned floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the interiors with natural light. The architect amplified this effect with a wealth of corner windows and a transom over the kitchen’s plaster range hood that further tie the home to the landscape. “Your gaze never stops at a corner or a dead-end space,” Baker explains. With every quarter turn, “You’re visually invited into the next room and the next—whether that happens to be inside or outside.”

Since there is no formal foyer, from the moment you enter, “you get a taste of the entire home,” Gilbreath notes. And although open layouts can sometimes lack a sense of mystery, this one holds a few enigmatic twists. Namely, both the kitchen and the office are part of the main thoroughfare, yet they sit discretely tucked away. Because of this, happening upon each feels like an act of profound discovery. “You’re in the center of the action but very much in your own private world,” Gilbreath says. “That’s the magic of David’s work; he can create that kind of duality within a space.” This aspect also underscores one of the guiding forces of the project: that it become a long-haul home meant to mature with the family. Comments Baker: “There’s an adaptability to this residence; it allows for rearranging or editing furniture to accommodate how the clients want the rooms to evolve.”

To complement the architect’s selections of white oak floors and defining ceiling beams, Gilbreath swaddled the interiors in a palette of creams, watery blues and greens, taking her creative cues from the cerulean sky and rolling hills outside.

Nature-inspired art and classic silhouettes put the focus on gracious comforts, while black-iron chandeliers introduce crisp punctuation points to the predominantly neutral backdrop. Meanwhile, heirlooms with pedigree, including the entry salon’s bleached-wood Portuguese worktable, impart gravitas without fussiness—a combination considered a must in Gilbreath’s playbook. “We believe furniture can have dings and marks and still be beautiful,” she says. “You can love on it, and it only adds more texture and patina to the space, proving that everything doesn’t have to be perfect.”

For a family with two teens, two dogs and two cats, approachable finishes and fabrics like these were a prerequisite. The wife was adamant about having hard-wearing quartz in the kitchen, using stain- and fade-resistant upholstery throughout the home and laying down soft synthetic-fiber rugs that could handle the pets running to and fro.

“Everything we chose was durable and life-proof, designed to hold up over time,” Gilbreath adds.

In fact, that practical mindset could sum up the entire project’s warm, family-centric aesthetic.

“I don’t think there’s a square inch of this house that didn’t have some massive intention behind it,” the designer says. “It’s a house that will evolve along with the owners themselves. It’s timeless and everlasting—a truly inheritable home.”

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Above: The family exercise room is swathed in Sherwin-Williams’ Link Gray. Visual Comfort & Co.’s Branson chandelier suspends above a Jaipur Living braided rug and layered cowhide from BS Trading Co. The Renée Bouchon painting is from Gregg Irby Gallery.

Opposite: Demilune consoles from Parish flank a white oak front door built by JP Millwork. Indiana limestone flooring from Kolbe Windows & Doors delineates the front hall cross-axis, which leads to a transom-topped door to the family exercise room.

White oak beams from JP Millwork define the home’s dining area.

Visual Comfort & Co.’s Branson chandelier presides over two styles of Lee Industries dining chairs, including a skirted version sporting Perennials’ Piccadilly Stripe fabric.

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Above: Visual Comfort & Co.’s Norma table lamp rests atop a Highland House desk in the sunlit office. Lee Industries’ High Back Campaign chair pairs with an antique footstool, providing an ideal spot to focus. Jaipur Living’s Santa Barbara Miradero rug runs underfoot.

Opposite: Draperies of Carole’s Keep Calm textile surround the office, illuminated by Visual Comfort & Co.’s Belfair Grande chandelier. A 19th-century leather campaign trunk from Parish pops against the owners’ sofa, which was updated in Kravet’s Smart velvet.

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Right: Erika M. Powell Textiles’ Palm Parade grass-cloth wallcovering enlivens the laundry room. Sherwin-Williams’ Mindful Gray colors the cabinetry while an antique pine table from Parish offers a place to fold and sort.

Opposite: The kitchen’s white oak paneling extends into the adjacent pantry. Custom storage is accented by Water Street Brass hardware from Brandino Brass Co. The countertops feature quartz from Sellers Beyond Tile.

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Above: In the guest bedroom, a custom Mark V Jordan headboard donning Lulie Wallace’s Anna fabric coordinates with Pom Pom at Home linens. Two framed Laura McCarty landscapes telegraph serenity as Arteriors’ Tassel lamps keep things playful.

Opposite: A skylight creates a channel of light in the primary bathroom, where Visual Comfort & Co.’s equally striking Erika chandelier crowns the scene. Polished nickel Easton plumbing fixtures accompany a burnished cast-iron Voltaire tub, all by Waterworks, balancing high shine with patina.

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“I’m a maximalist, but it’s an organized maximalism,” he explains.

An Alabama-born talent who has called Atlanta home since 2008, Weeks creates sculptures with natural materials including shells, feathers, beads, bones, coral and even dried mushrooms.

“I’ve been collecting these things for years, but one day it occurred to me: What if they have a connection, and it’s not just a collection?”

Weeks began exploring his creative side after feeling a lack of fulfillment in law school.

He discovered an outlet in jewelry making but soon found even that too restrictive. “It was time to let go of regimented ideas,” he says. “I wanted to allow the objects to interact without an endgame. And as it turns out, they speak to each other.” Most of his pieces begin with a wovenhemp base, onto which Weeks sews his objects, painting them if so desired, before mounting the assemblages like prized specimens in display cases. “The best way to discover something true is to relinquish the literal,” he continues.

“These works live somewhere between fantasy and reality. They’re an attempt to capture the physicality of an emotion.” Most appear mystical, like creatures conjured in some ancient folklore.

At his studio in the Ansley Park home he shares with his partner, architect Bobby McAlpine, Weeks has fashioned a fittingly arcane atmosphere. “Because it’s totally underground, there are no windows, no daylight, and it really cuts me off from the world,” the artist explains. As a new piece begins, he contemplates what it might become, but he also knows not to get too attached to that idea.

These sculptures develop organically and can quickly change course. Once a new creature materializes, “There’s a sense of familiarity,” Weeks says, “like recognizing an old friend.”

Available locally through R Hughes, his sculptures have been getting larger (some as tall as 8 feet) and more edited in terms of their materiality. “I still allow myself to go where the work takes me, but I’m curious to see how many elements I can leave off to tell a greater truth.”

By uncovering beauty in the cast-off or overlooked, Weeks’ art touches on themes of rebirth and second chances. “That feels hopeful to me,” he notes. Whether a monumental piece or one of tabletop scale, the artist thrives in their enigmatic presence, saying simply, “They’re all threads of a mystery.”

Metal display cabinets in artist Blake Weeks’ Atlanta studio (opposite) contain sources of inspiration alongside materials for his sculptures and fully realized pieces alike.

The artist (left) often sews his objects by hand directly onto a woven-hemp base. Weeks’ creative process is sparked by color stories and ephemera that inspire sketches of imaginative forms (below and bottom, left).

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Reflecting the California flair of its new residents, a Tennessee abode achieves relaxed grandeur through skillful reduction.

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Interior Design: Julie Couch, Julie Couch Interiors Home Builder: Johnny Phipps, Phipps Construction Company, Inc.

This Nashville-area home’s formal parlor provides ample seating including swivel chairs by Taylor King opposite walnut armchairs by Mr. Brown London. Visual Comfort & Co.’s Serafina chandelier and an embellished oval mirror by Mississippi artist Abby Price impart glamorous notes.

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rnate as a château and cloaked in climbing roses, a French-inspired residence nestled into woodlands near Nashville was everything one might expect for a country music legend’s former home. From its intricate coffered ceilings to its enfilade of vaulted rooms framed by archways, this ceremonious estate embraced decadence at every turn.

But designer Julie Couch’s clients, recent Tennessee transplants by way of California, were partial to edited, clutter-free environments.

To reconcile two such disparate styles might have seemed intimidating, if not impossible, for some.

Fortunately, Couch found the challenge exciting.

“The home was very formal and dark, but it needed to feel like a young family lived there,” explains Couch, whose clients had been swayed by the romantic landscape and sweeping views.

“The wife wanted to maintain that French style but make it modern. She didn’t want to strip away what made sense for the house.” With those simple directives, Couch was granted full creative control for the abode’s next chapter.

The designer preferred not to fight the house’s inherent formality, instead distilling its features down to their most essential elements. To Couch, that meant “removing some of the visual noise.”

Her collaboration with general contractor Johnny Phipps, in fact, left all existing walls intact.

Despite this preserved framework, however, “every single surface changed,” the designer notes. The duo stripped away one elaborate wallpaper after the next, also swapping heavy carpeting for tailored new wools as bathrooms were overhauled with crisp white vanities and quartz countertops. Fresh coats of paint brightened dark millwork in key areas like the kitchen, whose cabinetry now dons pale gray.

Phipps’ crew also surgically removed excess decorative molding, then replaced the copper hood with a more subdued version in limestone.

Couch updated hardware and plumbing fixtures throughout the house for an appealing mix: matte black and antique brass balanced by touches of polished nickel in a few bathrooms. Equally important were the details she left untouched: the living room’s existing carved limestone

fireplace, inlaid wood floors, plaster medallions gracing ceilings, and richly stained woods adorning crown moldings, doors and archways.

Keeping to a restrained palette of warm wood, cream, gray and metallic also helped the designer marry diverse styles while letting the architecture speak for itself. Perhaps no space better exemplifies this than the paneled library, where Couch’s highcontrast palette achieved something of a yin-andyang effect. By retaining the dark backdrop, she imbued the upholstery with an ethereal feeling while turning the classic collection of books and objets d’art into a graphic tableau.

The couple’s minimalist habits directly informed the pared-down furniture silhouettes Couch selected, particularly upholstery “with clean lines and simplified shapes,” says the designer, who gravitated toward soft curves to harmonize with the home’s many arches. “We wanted to find that happy medium—between the traditional residence and their modern preferences—that still made sense within the architecture.” Plentiful performance fabrics (including those with the appearance of linen, chenille or velvet) hold up to the rigors of daily life with three young children.

Room by room, the designer accented her scheme with a finishing layer of appropriately traditional accents: a gilt armchair here, a classic tête-à-tête there. A Grecian bust stands proudly in one corner and a Renaissance-style angel sculpture hovers in another while the parlor plays host to an assemblage of antique fragments by Mississippi artist Abby Price. In every instance, Couch took care not to introduce excess. “A lack of clutter was very important to them. And since the furnishings were kept simple, we had to be strategic about those final touches; it was about having fewer, more impactful pieces that were artful and special.”

Such elements also reflect the femininity of the wife, whom Couch channeled throughout the design. “She was trusting enough to give me an idea of what she wanted, then to let go and count on me to do it,” the designer says.

“It’s a gift when a client has that confidence, because the results come out more beautiful and cohesive.” The wife even enjoyed discovering little surprises over time, Couch recounts, since the project was installed in phases. And for a grand house with quite a colorful past, one family’s West Coast roots offered the chance to be transformed—and appreciated anew.

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“We wanted to find a happy medium—between the traditional residence and the owners’ modern preferences—that still made sense within the architecture.”

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Designer Julie Couch reimagined the library as a social lounge, with gatherings circulating around a Lee Industries double chaise and a Woodbridge Furniture coffee table. Custom panels of Fabricut linen soften the sunlight as a smoked-glass Royalton chandelier by Arteriors complements the coffered ceiling.

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Right: In the library, cream-colored objets d’art—ceramic vessels from Creative Co-Op and tomes customized by E. Lawrence, Ltd.— stand in contrast to the room’s darkly stained millwork. The swivel chair is by Lee Industries.

Opposite: Sherwin-Williams’ Greek Villa coats the wife’s adjacent office. A Chloe chair by CR Laine pairs with the custom Parsons desk. Regina Andrew’s Glacier chandelier suspends from the ceiling clad in Villa Nova’s Sombra wallcovering.

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Above: Although her design contemporized the residence, Couch still paid tribute to its traditional roots with classical pieces. In the central rotunda en route to the living room, a bust of the Greek god Hermes from Chairish mingles with Made Goods’ bronze-wood-beaded Kira chandelier.

Opposite: A casual dining area off the kitchen exudes tailored refinement thanks to its black-and-white scheme. Westan chairs by Pottery Barn surround a Mr. Brown London Equinox dining table while a Visual Comfort & Co. drum pendant presides above.

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Above: Honed Calacatta Gold marble flooring from Nashville Tile & Interiors establishes the primary bathroom’s ethereal palette. Joining MTI’s freestanding Juliet tub are a plaster figure by Mr. Brown London, a Lucy Smith Designs accent table and Visual Comfort & Co.’s Calais chandelier.

Opposite: The primary bedroom features a bespoke headboard and side panels fabricated by Cool Springs Upholstery and a coordinating custom settee by Moss Home, both covered in Lee Industries’ Sanibel Smoke velvet. Visual Comfort & Co.’s Trillion flush mount fixture adorns the barrel-vaulted ceiling.

Great Escape A refined take on rusticity and curated global accessories elevate a North Carolina family’s lakeside vacation home.

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Architecture: Randy Barfield, Barfield Designs, Inc. Interior Design: Kelley Lentini and Berkeley Minkhorst, House of Nomad Home Builder: Jeffrey Webb, Jeffrey Webb Construction, Inc.

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Kelly Wearstler’s Simpatico wallpaper for Lee Jofa echoes the trees beyond the breakfast area’s windows.

A rope-and-rattan basket pendant by Palecek keeps natural materials at the forefront while a Four Hands oak table accommodates the family of six.

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or Charlotte dwellers looking to escape the daily bustle, the surrounding lake communities provide ideal locales for weekend residences.

Found just a short drive from the Queen City, Lake Tillery has long been a favorite respite of homeowners Jennifer and Al Behr, who previously owned a house there in a quiet cove.

Affording a slower pace than other Charlotte-area lakes, the destination eventually offered the couple the perfect opportunity to build right beside the water, such that weekends with their four young daughters can now be spent paddleboarding, fishing and wakeboarding. “Even though it’s only an hour from Charlotte, it feels like we’re retreating somewhere farther,” Jennifer notes.

Bolstering that sense of “being away from it all” was the duo the Behrs tapped for their interiors: Kelley Lentini and Berkeley Minkhorst.

The designers’ brand is as dynamic as it is welltraveled. “We’re known for our underlying aesthetic of ‘global modern,’ ” shares Minkhorst, who frequently jets off with Lentini to such diverse destinations as Mexico, Morocco, Bali and beyond.

An expanded world view—and the collectibles they bring back from their far-flung excursions— directly impacts the international flair of their clients’ homes, including that of the Behrs.

“It makes the biggest difference,” Minkhorst continues, “in giving your home a connection to something beyond the here and now.” In this case, the clients enthusiastically approved layered details and accessories that range from Turkish rugs and Italian tile to textural baskets from Oaxaca, Mexico—all of which serve as colorful accents and conversation starters in their new abode.

Joining the project from the ground up, the designers worked directly with general contractor Jeffrey Webb—suggesting tweaks to architectural plans drawn by residential designer Randy Barfield—to fully realize their clients’ vision for a vacation residence. Among the couple’s top priorities were a large bunk room similar to the one their family had enjoyed at their previous lake house, plus a sizeable screened porch, woodburning fireplace and spaces that support ease of entertaining within a free-flowing layout.

Given the home’s lush location along the foothills of the Uwharrie Mountains, everyone wanted

wood to play a starring role. Areas of focus included enhancing Barfield’s exposed cathedral ceilings with a mix of stained and white-painted beams, then complementing his concept with a streamlined wood range hood and arched double doors to the scullery. Throughout the entirety of the house, white oak floors play a unifying role.

Still, “Although we were bringing the outside in, we didn’t want it to be overly rustic,” Lentini says.

“The home has a casual feel, but we wanted to layer in sophistication, too.” Bold blue cabinetry in the kitchen and an even more saturated shade in the bunk room echo the hues of the watery vistas beyond the windows. Adds Lentini: “This house is surrounded by nature with an incredible view, so it was important to speak to that.”

Approaching each space with the aim of enhancing these foundational materials, the designers selected a mix of rounded and angular furnishings to bring balance and infuse personality.

Curvy upholstery lends a contemporary foil to the home’s traditional structure, while a kinetic wallpaper in the breakfast area plays off recurring motifs of straight lines and natural colors, but still makes a statement via a contemporary pattern.

Layering is always a key step in the process for Lentini and Minkhorst, who enhanced the Behr residence using color, pattern and texture.

The latter is especially evident in their selections of lighting; fixtures made of rattan and coconut shell mingle with vintage accessories and artisan ceramics—many acquired abroad—injecting tactility at every turn. “These one-of-a-kind pieces introduce a sense of depth that you just can’t get from sourcing all manufactured or new,” Minkhorst notes. While some designers shop from a tightly curated collection of brands, “Kelley and I are sourcing from thousands globally,” the designer continues. “It requires a little more effort, but for us, it’s all about the discovery behind what we find, about attempting to create something entirely unique.”

Although markedly different from their main residence in Charlotte, Jennifer and Al were ultimately won over by their designers’ light and modern approach. “I appreciate an eclectic mix, and Kelley and Berkeley shop from literally all over the world,” shares Jennifer, pointing to a few items that arrived slowly from Turkey. Still—much in the way of her family’s dream house by the lake— it turns out, good things are well worth the wait.

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Right: Display shelves in the kitchen—as throughout the house—are filled with globally sourced artisan pottery.

Palecek’s Hendrick sconce sets off a backsplash of custom marble mosaic tiles by Tineke Triggs.

Opposite: Palecek’s Fritz Rope counter stools sidle up to a kitchen island by Stanly Cabinet Company Inc. painted Farrow & Ball’s De Nimes. Visual Comfort & Co. pendants illuminate the leathered Lavezzi quartzite countertops.

A channeled outdoor sectional by Four Hands and Made Goods’ sculptural Hyde coffee table were strategically placed on the porch for maximum exposure to the Lake Tillery views. The Tennessee fieldstone fireplace was constructed by Randy Sells of Sells Stone Masonry.

“ This house is surrounded by nature with an incredible view, so it was important to speak to that.” that.”

–KELLEY LENTINI

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Left: Leather lounge chairs by Moe’s Home Collection add supplementary seating to the bunk room. Regina Andrew’s Maya table lamp rests beneath a collection of framed mola textiles and Emberá masks from Anthropologie.

Opposite: Farrow & Ball’s Cook’s Blue coats the bunk room. Lighting includes In Common With’s Spot Surface Mount sconces and Arteriors’ Indi chandelier, which suspends from the ceiling clad in a House of Nomad wallpaper.

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Right: Made Goods’ bleached mango-wood Allesandro canopy bed defines the primary bedroom.

Baker’s Dover bedside table with brass detailing sits between Palecek’s Wisteria sconce and a teal floor covering from S&H Rugs.

Opposite: In the same room, Faydon end tables flank a caned Kensington Tremaine sofa—all by Four Hands. Visual Comfort & Co.’s Moresby floor lamp pops against walls swathed in Clare’s Grayish.

The chandelier is by Palecek.

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