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ON THE COVER: Cerulean hues—seen in the Patterson Flynn rug and the Lee Jofa fabric on Kimberly Denman swivel armchairs—delight in the sitting room of this Raleigh abode refreshed by designer Charlotte Lucas. Latticework by Fuller Architectural Panels channels the feel of an orangery, accented with a Coleen & Company lantern and pillows of CW Stockwell’s Jules Belgian linen. Page 140

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PAMELA LERNER JACCARINO

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SANDOW was founded by visionary entrepreneur Adam I. Sandow in 2003, with the goal of reinventing the traditional publishing model. Today, SANDOW powers the design, materials and luxury industries through innovative content, tools and integrated solutions. With its diverse portfolio of assets, SANDOW has established itself as the largest design media company in the world which includes the following brands: Luxe Interiors + Design, Interior Design, Metropolis, DesignTV by SANDOW; ThinkLab, a research and strategy firm; and content services brands, including The Agency by SANDOW – a full-scale digital marketing agency, The Studio by SANDOW – a video production studio, and SURROUND – a podcast network and production studio. In 2019, Adam Sandow launched Material Bank, the world’s largest marketplace for searching, sampling and specifying architecture, design and construction materials. Other SANDOW brands include definitive authority on all things beauty, NewBeauty; luxury sampling platform, Test Tube by NewBeauty; Leaders Magazine; and exclusive private airport newsstand network, MediaJet.

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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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KRYSTAL RACANIELLO

TALKING SHOP HIBISCUS HOUSE

Originally hailing from Winter Park, seventhgeneration Floridian Elizabeth Hutchinson grew up immersed in playful, colorful, tropical style. A self-described Grandmillennial and antiques devotee, Hutchinson began her business in 2020 when her grandparents sold their Palm Beach home and wanted to off-load its contents.

Hutchinson and her husband soon brought it all back to Birmingham, then started selling the vintage furniture from an antiques booth. After inventory quickly sold through, she debuted Hibiscus House’s standalone Birmingham outpost. Today, the by-appointment Lakeview District showroom dazzles thanks to Cotton & Quill wallcoverings, English Village Lane rugs and highly curated finds that Hutchinson’s intrepid pickers source at estate sales from Naples to Ponte Vedra Beach. Additional p ieces can be ordered directly from her Florida warehouse and lacquer shop. This year, customers can expect scaled-up operations and even more extensive inventory. shophibiscushouse.com

COLLABORATION

JEFFREY DUNGAN ARCHITECTURAL COLLECTION

Birmingham-based architect Jeffrey Dungan has spent three decades cultivating a practice defined by soulful spaces and authentic materials. Counted among his most habitual sources is Textures Nashville, a lauded regional flooring supplier. “Over the years, we developed go-to colors and finishes with Textures Nashville—and that collaboration has created such simplicity for our projects,” Dungan explains. “We decided now was a great time to share some of those options with a broader audience.”

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Collection is crafted using old-growth white oak harvested from the Appalachian Mountains; this exquisite lumber is milled for maximum figuring, then masterfully fused to the brand’s proprietary stabilized hardwood. Se ven unique treatments and finishes are offered, from the cool-toned cerused Norfolk to the characterful rift-sawn and quartered Cahaba. With considerations including milling method, board width and thickness, every batch is made to order and tailored specifically to each project. jeffreydungan.com; texturesnashville.com

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CHECK IN HEIGHTS HOUSE HOTEL

With Heights House Hotel, a must-visit in Raleigh’s historic Boylan Heights neighborhood, husband-andwife owners Sarah and Jeff Shepherd have created luxury lodging that is as cozy as it is chic. In 2018, the pair purchased the antebellum Italianate mansion— previously christened Montfort Hall—then tapped architect Laurie Jackson, general contractor Greg Paul and designer Bryan Costello to meticulously update the 1860 structure. These efforts highlighted its impressive 15-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors and 10 fireplaces across nine guest suites and grandly appointed entertaining spaces ideal for weddings or seasonal soirees. Drawing upon a shared passion for global travel, the couple further embellished the hotel using antique and modern elements: rugs, custom furniture, fine art and m ore. Plush amenities like Frette linens underscore the duo’s old-school approach to hospitality, evident in European-inspired breakfasts served in the original dining room and terraces, tea service in the afternoons, and evening cocktails in the Parlor. heightshousenc.com

WONDER WALLS EMMIE RUTH WISE

Columbus, Georgia, native Emmie Ruth Wise studied industrial design at Georgia Tech, won a Parisian art tour scholarship sponsored by Suzanne Kasler and bolstered her knowledge with help from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art—all while finding mentorship in the likes of design-world luminaries C. Brandon Ingram and Mallory Mathison. That confluence of creative experiences coalesced to inform her rich outlook as an artist today. With a robust repertoire ranging from interior renderings to live paintings, Wise finds herself answering increasing demand for framed panels, decorative screens and hand-painted scenic murals. Here, she shares how it all happened. emmieruthart.com

What initially attracted you to architecture as an artistic subject? Many of my first

clients wanted paintings of their homes. The more watercolors I produced, the more it inspired an interest in architecture.

Tell us about this latest creative direction. Wall murals are even more personal than an interior rendering. It’s something that’s going to be with a family for years, so I try to uncover what’s meaningful to them. I meet the client at their home and pick up details from their furniture and artwork, then incorporate those elements into the mural— whether it’s a stylized acanthus leaf from her grandmother’s chair or the woodpeckers she raised by hand.

What’s next for you? I’m exploring ways to get back to my product-design roots.

Commissioned tablecloths were my first foray into that. I’d like to try painted rugs, tapestries or porcelain tabletop decor.

OPEN HOUSE

CLOTH & KIND

Eleven years into founding their interstate interiors firm, coprincipals Krista Nye Nicholas and Tami Ramsay are taking Cloth & Kind to the next level. In Athens, Georgia, they’ve fused an experiential gallery with a design studio—a complement to their Ann Arbor trade showroom. Outfitted with the help of longtime local collaborators

Heavy Friends, the space showcases a rotating selection of original art, ceramics, found objects and vintage furnishings, plus bespoke pieces from the pair’s own signature lines. Here, Ramsay lets Luxe in on the concept. clothandkind.com

Describe the vision behind the gallery. We have always prioritized original art and custom pieces in our projects—

and that has fostered collaborative relationships with many artists and makers. The gallery was a deliberate decision to showcase these established and emerging talents.

Why this location? We’re in a burgeoning and walkable area chock-full of creative and small businesses. We loved the natural light and the ability to customize the space to fit our needs—both functionally and aesthetically.

What’s slated this summer? Our August show will feature exclusive custom lighting collaborations with artists Zuzka Vaclavik and Abby Kasonik. We’re also putting the final touches on our own artisanal, textile-infused lighting collection launching later this year.

GET TO KNOW

TWO LOCAL DESIGN PROS REVEAL THEIR ART DELIGHTS AND TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS .

WRITTEN BY KRYSTAL RACANIELLO

Ashley Ross As founder and creative director of Charlotte’s Muse Noire, this LUXE Next In Design 99 honoree brings cultural stories to life through design. Biggest inspiration: My extensive travels across four continents and 17 countries. Exploring different cultures and architectural styles gives me a broader perspective on design possibilities. Artist admiration: Calida Rawles—particularly her works illustrating water. There is a stigma that often defines the Black community’s relationship with water, and her work professes, “We belong here.” Home is: The intersection of who we are and where we want to be. I strive to create spaces that embrace diversity, promote self-expression and foster a sense of belonging. @muse.noire.interiors

Seth van den Bergh Through his Atlanta-based firm, The Drawing Room, this LUXE Next In Design 99 talent is pushing the boundaries of interior design. Style approach: Art is an integral part of design. I incorporate furnishings that tell a story, from their origins to the joy they bring. Travel impact: I moved frequently as a child, and each change left a lasting impression on how I see and use space. On my radar: 3D textiles; new technology and art are coming together in intricate, multidimensional and aweinspiring ways. No home is complete without: Original art. A one-of-a-kind piece breathes life into a space, evoking emotions and sparking conversations. @thedrawingroomatl

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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

photo: stephan julliard, portrait: alexandre onimus.

From the U.S. to Europe, Hugo Toro’s singular style is a visual delight. For a living room in Paris, he added a touch of modernity with a rotating marble screen that lives alongside leather, wood and brass accents.

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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.

photos: courtesy trame.

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“WE RECOGNIZE THAT EACH CLIENT BRINGS A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE, TASTE AND VISION TO THE TABLE, AND WE VALUE THEIR INPUT THROUGHOUT THE DESIGN JOURNEY.”

Attention to detail, an artistic eye, a collaborative spirit and an abiding love for facing challenges headon are the ingredients for achieving exceptional design. For James Wheeler, that simple, yet powerful principle has played a key role in the success of his award-winning design firm. “Since our inception in 2012, J. Wheeler Designs has been diligently crafting unique design solutions for a wide variety of projects, as we’ve continued to hone our skills and vision,” he says. “Our team believes that design should not only be beautiful and functional but also fun and fulfilling. We cherish the opportunity to work with clients who share our enthusiasm for creativity and adventure, and we strive to infuse every project with a sense of joy and excitement.” In addition, the enduring relationships Wheeler and his team have established with tradesmen, vendors and craftspeople allow them to overcome challenges, seize opportunities and achieve remarkable

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outcomes that surpass mere design excellence. “By fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect, we create spaces that not only reflect each client’s personality and style, but also exceed their expectations,” Wheeler adds. “Our greatest success lies not i n accolades or awards, but in the enduring bonds we’ve forged.”

ASK THE EXPERT

Name influences and inspirations that inform your work.

At our firm, inspiration is not confined to a specific source, rather it’s an ever-evolving framework drawn from the world around us. We find profound inspiration in the everyday, whether it’s the intricate patterns of nature, a captivating exhibit at a museum or the energy of a busy city street.

What’s next?

A strategic expansion that reflects our dedication to both our clients and our craft. While we continue to serve clients nationwide from our offices in Atlanta, Boston and New York, we are expanding our lifestyle shop on Cape Cod to a new location. We are also focused on b olstering our online retail platform. Recognizing the importance of accessibility and convenience in today’s digital age, we are committed to providing our clients with seamless access to our carefully curated collections from anywhere in the world.

Top This glamorous sitting area boasts lacquered walls, Bungalow Classic sofas, Allan Knight acrylic tables and Holland & Sherry pillows. Left Silk wallcoverings, Jim Thompson fabrics and Holly Hunt furnishings enrich this serene primary suite. Right Waterworks fixtures, custom marble, a Visual Comfort chandelier and Holly Hunt draperies create a posh primary bath. Opposite left Richly layered, this study mixes textures and tones with pieces from A. Rudin and Konekt. Opposite right A luminous breakfast nook adorned with rich blue accents and Zak+Fox and Holland & Sherry fabrics is ideal for casual meals around the antique table from Foxglove Antiques. Photo styling by Elle Roper.

Photography Emily Followill Photography; Headshot by Rustic White Photography

Make space

Make space for transformation.

Ready to make space for complete rejuvenation?

At Marvin, we embrace your design vision and At amplify it with our unparalleled, customized windows and doors. As your dedicated partner, windows we engineer inventive solutions, so you can make we space for transforming your dream home into an even-better-than-imagined realireali

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“Bigger windows, tall French doors, and skylights completely transformed the spaces. Light just started to pour in.”

Jules Moore, Designer

“When you have this much glass, you feel like you’re a part of the outdoors, but you’re also being protected as well.”

Charlie Simmons, Founding Principal, Charlie & Co. Design, LTD

Make space for Make space seamless connections.

Ready to make space for expanded vistas?

At Marvin, we excel in seamlessly blending the At ow of indoor and outdoor views in unexpected ways with handcraed windows and doors ways with handcra meticulously customized to align with your inspiring vision. As your partner, we create unique inspiring vision. As your partner, we create unique solutions so you can make space for eortless connection to the places you call home.

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DISCOVERIES

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

DISCOVERIES

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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Photography by Stephen Karlisch. peacockhome.com

Newport Brass is widely recognized for its expertise in creating bathroom and kitchen faucets and fixtures known for their exceptional quality. The brand’s collections encompass a broad spectrum of designs, innovations, and finishes, catering to contemporary, transitional, and traditional styles.

Tantalizing tiles, design-rich hotels and out-of-this-world statement lighting that are sure to inspire.

LOOKING GLASS

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CEMENTED STYLE

Clockwise from top left: Plaid Cement Tile in Robins Egg/Milk and L Shape Cement Tile in Saffron / pophamdesign.com Echo Collection Cement Tile Samples in Clay, Turquoise, Mustard and Sky / granadatile.com Skinny Stripe Cement Tile in Rhubarb / bertandmay.com Solid Cement Rectangle in Pond / cletile.com Alalparado Cement Tile in Sweet Yellow / bertandmay.com Solid Cement Squares in Azure, Ru, Olive and Rust / cletile.com Plaid Cement Tile in Robins Egg/Pimento / pophamdesign.com Stripe Cement Tile in Bassoon / bertandmay.com

CERAMIC CENTRAL

Clockwise from top left: Pleated Savoy Classic Field Tile in Juniper / annsacks.com Classic Field Tile in LG2 Jade Manganese-Olive / heathceramics.com Ceramic Tile in Seedling / fireclaytile.com Field Tile in Gloss Galaxy / jeffreycourt.com Peplo Giada Tile by Cristina Celestino / giovannidemaio.com Crackle Field Tile in Turquoise Glaze by Kohler WasteLAB / annsacks.com Hexagon Classic Field Tile in M102 Wildflower / heathceramics.com Wabi Sabi Crackled Glossy Ceramic Tile in Coralito Terracotta Pink / tilebar.com Harper Angles Right in Shell Gloss and Sky Gloss / walkerzanger.com Peplo Perla Tile by Cristina Celestino / giovannidemaio.com Hexagon Classic Field Tile in G44 Bright Yellow and Classic Field Tile in G22 Opal Blue / heathceramics.com Seaport Polished Ceramic Subway Wall Tile in Aquamarine / tilebar.com Wabi Sabi Crackled Glossy Ceramic Tile in Emerald Green / tilebar.com Crackle Field Tile in Amber Glaze by Kohler WasteLAB / annsacks.com Ceramic Tile in Chartreuse / fireclaytile.com

TERRA FIRMA

Clockwise from top left: Field Tile in Viride / jeffreycourt.com Zellige Tile in Cindered Olive and Vintage Rose / cletile.com Canyon 6 Hand Painted Terracotta in Zahatar on Lavain and Bauer Hand Painted Terracotta in Terra and Oro / tabarkastudio.com Zellige Tile in Fallen Citrus and Cindered Olive / cletile.com Zellige Tile in Sumac / artistictile.com

Terossa Terracotta Field Tile / annsacks.com Zellige Tile in Indian Saffron Rose / cletile.com

Grab your passport and check into one of these new international hotels, where design is at the heart of the experience.

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY SARAH SHELTON

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

Clockwise from top right: Fabric request four $4,950 / louisvuitton.com Co Gordon request Outdoor Stool / $910 / arteriorshome.com Dune Table Lamp in Earth / $495 / incommonwith.com Duo Lazzeroni poltronafrau.com in Brushed Silver Wood by Mito / $62 / abchome.com

Clockwise from top right: Mirrors Fabric in Masala / Price upon request / rubelli.com. Dinner Bowls in Spice / $80 for set of four / . Isole Co ee Table in Verde Green by Gordon Guillaumier / Price upon / minotti.com. Enya Outdoor Stool / $910 / incommonwith.com. Duo Screen by Roberto Lazzeroni / Price upon request / . Chopstick Set in Brushed Silver Wood by Mito / $62 /

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English Charm

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

Clockwise from top right: Prism Martini Glass in Bordeaux / $200 for set of four / l-objet.com Ward Price upon request / julianchichester.com Blake Sofa / $3,695 / jaysonhome.com Airy Voile Quilt Set in Sky / Eydis starkcarpet.com Ned Articulated Floor Lamp / $400 / us.pooky.com Bagatelle Key Tassel in Scarlet Rose by Timothy Corrigan / Price upon request / samuelandsons.com

Clockwise from top right: Prism Martini Glass in Bordeaux / for set of four / . Amelia Soap Dish in Burnished Brass by Pierce & Ward / $159 /

Kemp Desk / . Airy Voile Quilt Set in Sky / From $339

Tassel in Scarlet Rose

“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

Creature COMFORTS

BOASTING ULTRA-SLEEK FINISHES AND LIFE-LIKE SHAPES, THIS CLASS OF LIGHTING DESIGNS IS ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY.

PRODUCED AND WRITTEN BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND S ARAH SHELTON

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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

PHOTOGRAPHY

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

Design with dimension

A New Era of Walker Zanger

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

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APPROACHING

EACH TASK WITH A COLLABORATIVE MINDSET MAKES OUR PROJECTS INSPIRATIONAL, REWARDING AND FUN.”

Laurel Powell Designs

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Any great designer will tell you that a comprehensive skill set, a balance of creative and analytical thinking and a passion for beauty are the keys to delivering exceptional environments. That is why Laurel Powell and her expert team at Laurel Powell Designs are true industry leaders. “Acting as both the architectural and interior designer on the majority of our projects, we are known for seamlessly blending both disciplines with creativity and an eye for detail,” Powell says. “From initial geotechnical exploration and civil designs, down to custom fabric selections and details for pillow fabrication from our seamstress, we coordinate nearly every aspect of a project. This panoramic way of working allows us to implement unique designs with a holistic point of view for each client. Creating a rhythm and language between the interior and exterior is what has set my firm apart on a regional scale.”

Let’s Talk Trends

• Share three of your most popular client requests. Indoor and outdoor spaces with uninterrupted flow, functional storage solutions and a state-ofthe-art kitchen that also serves as a natural gathering space for family and friends.

• Conversely, share some surprising or unique features homeowners are asking for. The use of unique stones and marbles. Through relationships we’ve built with fabricators and craftspeople over the years, we are able to source some of the most remarkable stones that we then incorporate into our projects in singular and special ways.

• Talk about a trend that has become a must-have. Integrating technology into the bath. Today’s steam showers, smart toilets, heated floors and towel warmers turn any bathroom into a luxurious spa-like oasis. Making an everyday experience something to look forward to is a wonderful investment.

• Name a small upgrade that delivers a big impact. An organized and functioning mudroom can be a gamechanger for a busy family.

Far left With a vintage work from dinnerpARTy and a black-and-white by McKenzie Dove, this luminous space defines eclectic elegance.

Top right Laurel Powell Designs used a palette of pure whites in this bar area, which delivers both a warm welcome and a true "wow" factor.

Bottom right From its bold artwork on a hidden door panel by Ed Nash to the captivating carpet and audacious furnishings and accents, this hallway is brimming with jewel-toned chic.

Photography Far left + Bottom right by Hector Sanchez; Top right by Ryan Dugger of Creative Revolver

BLENDING FUNCTION WITH BEAUTY.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY HECTOR SANCHEZ

MADE MODERN, DESIGNED OVER DECADES

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

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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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Home Builder: Duncan Ray, Artisan Crafted Homes, LLC

Flight of Fancy

Flora and fauna supercharge glamorous color and maximalist flourishes for a family-friendly Raleigh residence.

WRITTEN BY MICHELLE BRUNNER PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS EDWARDS

At this tucked-away bar in the hall, butterfly-embellished doors by Porte Italia hint at the whimsy to come in the living room. Cabinetry by Cardinal Cabinetworks, Inc. painted Benjamin Moore’s Peach Cooler looks delightful with Modern Matter’s Tomlin brass pulls and walnut countertops.

t began as a happy coincidence. For one lucky North Carolina family, a vacation to Bald Head Island was the fortuitous event that put interior designer Charlotte Lucas in their orbit. One sunny morning along the island’s tranquil shores, “We each kept hearing the same boy’s name being called, and we both thought it was for our own son,” Lucas recounts. With the mothers quickly realizing they had identically named sons around the same age, the two women instantly connected. What’s more: “Our personalities jibed immediately,” the wife recounts. “And I knew that at some point, we would definitely want to work with Charlotte on a project.”

That day arrived when the couple, who have four children, found their forever home in a lush, desirable enclave of Raleigh overlooking the Greenway trails and Crabtree Creek. Built in 2008, the redbrick Georgian abode already boasted ample square footage—just not in the right places. So, the owners engaged residential designer Carter Skinner to rework the structure to better suit the family’s needs.

With general contractor Duncan Ray on site executing plans, Skinner opened up the back of the house to create an expanded kitchen and new primary suite. Upstairs, three bedrooms became four en suite rooms for the children, while the lower level accommodated a new guest bedroom, exercise area and hangout space for the kids. The home’s exterior also received a facelift: in the form of a fresh coat of white paint, new fenestration and arched steel-framed doors that help downplay the façade’s bold Georgian demeanor. “The clients wanted to lighten it up and embrace a more timeless European feel,” Skinner explains.

That desire to add character and patina was also carried indoors. “Although our house is fairly new, I wanted it to feel like it had more history,” explains the wife, who admires French style and wanted to thread a touch of Gallic classicism throughout the interiors. She admittedly “likes more curves than edges in design,” so the entry staircase was converted to a graceful curl, just as many of the abode’s standard cased openings were softened into arches. The wife even had a hand in designing the sinuous custom iron railing, whose petite fleur-de-lis motif bids a fond “bonjour” to all who enter.

From the moment you step over the threshold, Lucas’ modern-meets-classic approach makes itself known. More specifically, the entry’s checkerboard floor evokes historic grand foyers, though there’s nothing old-fashioned about this one’s emboldened geometry. Allowing the dramatic tile to serve as the centerpiece of the space, Lucas opted for a subtle wallpaper depicting hand-painted swallows in flight.

Though adjacent front-facing rooms saw little change architecturally, they were nonetheless transformed under Lucas’ sophisticated maximalist direction. The designer’s impeccable mix of vintage lighting, high-impact colors and arresting patterns proffers some of the home’s most distinctive moments. In the dining room, the scenic wallcovering’s exotic vines tangle into a luxuriant landscape within a mossgreen backdrop. Across the hall, a symphony of saturated hues and fanciful prints, festooned with butterflies and blooms, animates the living room. “We wanted this space in particular to feel light, bright and feminine,” the designer notes.

Further visual thrills abound at the back of the house, where Lucas let the verdant setting guide her approach to the sitting room. “We loved the way light floods through, and we wanted it to feel like a beautiful orangery,” the designer reveals of the treillage-adorned ceiling. The wife views the garden-inspired flourish as not just historically French, but deeply regional, too. “I think it adds a little Southern flair,” she shares. “We are in North Carolina, after all; so it’s a bit of a hat tip to the area and its resplendent gardens.”

Considering the wealth of elegant details, it might be hard to believe that four children and two dogs reside among them. “Making sure the home was both beautiful and livable was the true balancing act,” Lucas reveals. “The clients wanted some spaces that felt elevated for entertaining, but never too precious for everyday life.” Underscoring that outlook are family-friendly touches like a regraded backyard with a new pool to enjoy playful days under the Southern sun, much like those cherished times on Bald Head Island.

“As they move into their teenage years, we wanted our kids and their friends—no matter their age—to feel comfortable and welcomed here,” the wife shares. Thanks to Lucas’ chic, family-centric approach, it’s safe to say they can count on a full house.

Stark’s wool Coventry rug breaks up the moody hues of the family room, where Kravet’s Aero armchairs wear Pierre Frey’s Idaho textile opposite the François & Co. fireplace. Soane Britain’s Scrolling Acanthus linen dresses the windows as an India Mahdavi table lamp completes the scene.

“ Making sure the home was both beautiful and livable was the true balancing act.”

–CHARLOTTE LUCAS

Above: In the kitchen, custom cabinetry by Cardinal Cabinetworks, Inc. balances bold slabs of Walker Zanger’s Secolo Calacatta Borgia porcelain. Plumbing fixtures from Bird Decorative Hardware & Bath complement the Lacanche range. Chiltern pendants by The Urban Electric Co. illuminate 1stdibs-sourced counter stools with Maven Studio vinyl seats.

Opposite: Latticework by Fuller Architectural Panels adorns the sitting room, where Patterson Flynn’s Voyager abaca rug grounds Kimberly Denman swivel armchairs upholstered in Lee Jofa’s Luzon textile. A Coleen & Company lantern lights the custom cocktail table near a vintage Fornasetti Farfalle lamp.

Left: Brass uppers by Forsyth Metal Works LLC converse with Modern Matter pulls on lower cabinetry in the pantry. The wool runner is from Charlotte Rug Gallery. Plasterwork by Steve Staresina highlights the barrel-vaulted ceiling.

Opposite: A de Gournay wallcovering swathes the dining room, crowned by an opaline Murano-glass chandelier from 1stdibs. The vintage Baker chairs don a Kirkby Design velvet as Claremont silk frames the window.

Above: Aglow in amber hues, de Gournay’s Namban wallcovering envelops the powder room.

A sink surround of Nero Marquina marble from Walker Zanger and brass THG Paris faucet underscore the opulence of an antique mirror and vintage Fabio Ltd. flush-mount fixture, both from 1stdibs.

Opposite: Sherwin-Williams’ Nearly Peach brings a subtle tint to the primary bedroom, where Holland & Sherry’s Savile Row Check wool graces both the window and Porte Italia canopy bed. Baker’s sculptural Cloud chaise provides a spot for repose.

Urban Oasis

Navigating active lives, one Buckhead family builds a home that offers amenities aplenty—plus absolute sanctuary in the city.

WRITTEN BY LAURA FENTON

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT PETERSON

STYLING BY ELISSA BENZIE AND SARAH BLACKMAN

Architecture: Bulent Baydar, Harrison Design

Interior Design: Jane Hollman and Becky Hinss, Studio Entourage Home Builder: Grant Hafner, Hafner Construction Inc. Landscape Architecture: Mark Dobbs, New Life Landscapes, Inc.

Establishing cohesion between the home’s indoor and outdoor living areas, a pair of Finley outdoor sofas by Lane Venture, sourced at Spiffy Stuff, and a live-edge table from Authenteak rest atop a Surya rug. The Chelsea outdoor stonecast side tables are by Palecek.

For their new abode tucked into an unassuming pocket of Buckhead’s Garden Hills neighborhood, one busy family imagined having it all. After acquiring two lots in a relatively urban portion of the Atlanta community, the clients asked their architect, Bulent Baydar, to create a private escape from their fast-paced lives. Their wish list was lengthy: a private gym, two media lounges, dedicated studies for each parent and child, a separate guest cottage, and even a glass conservatory for the husband’s horticultural hobby.

To accommodate everything, the architect delivered an H-shaped layout, carving out an auto court in front and swimming pool in back that’s cradled by the house on three sides. “Creating these secluded courtyards was the driving force of the floor plan,” he says. Adept at transitional architecture, Baydar had no trouble blending the clients’ dual desires for contemporary interiors within a traditional, European-influenced envelope. His concept merged French Normandy and English manor influences with white-painted brick, high-pitched gables, limestone accents and a sleek slate roof.

Although the home appears classic from the front, modernity awaits within. Accessed through a pivoting glass front door, its vast entry hall unfurls into free-flowing living spaces. Bound by a 30-foot-wide expanse of floor-to-ceiling, steel-framed glass doors, these areas then lead to bi-level porches and a resort-style backyard. The biggest hurdle, Baydar says, was to elegantly fit the expansive house atop a relatively small footprint. “It’s located on two lots within a dense in-town area, so that made it a challenging but very interesting project from the start.”

General contractor Grant Hafner had a tremendous hand in executing the home’s complicated framework—which included a significant payload of structural steel supports. “There’s a lot going on with this residence. It’s an impressive structure that was not easy to build by any stretch; Grant and his team did a great job,” Baydar reflects.

The house plans were already complete once designers Jane Hollman and Becky Hinss came aboard, though they still had opportunities to modify spaces heavily. “We inherited these huge, open rooms, large windows and tall ceilings,” Hinss describes. “One of our initial challenges was taking

these grand proportions and tailoring them down to a usable, human scale.”

In hardworking spaces such as the mudroom, bathrooms, closets and kitchens—all areas of Hollman’s specialty—the designer’s talent had the opportunity to truly shine. Introducing architectural features such as soffits, window headers and ceiling beams served to visually lower the ground floor’s 13-foot-tall ceilings. Dropping pendants over the kitchen’s double islands enhanced the effect. “Defining these spaces and utilizing different design elements to make them less imposing was key,” explains Hinss, who followed Hollman’s lead by employing decor tricks, like wallpaper on the ceiling and dark paint colors, to envelop certain rooms. She then layered in a variety of textiles and light fixtures to warm it all up. “The soft fabrics and dimmable lights help adjust the eye to focus on what’s below,” Hinss notes.

In the dining room, for example, glamorous faceted pendants ignite the pale seafoam palette, enhancing—rather than upstaging—the greens and blues of the neighboring conservatory and pool. And while the overall effect is pure sophistication, “Everything we chose for this home was designed to take some living,” Hinss shares. “Nothing is meant to be immaculate or untouchable.” Mixed metal finishes on hardware and plumbing fixtures further add to the visual impact.

Baydar’s master plan for the hardscape nestled the linear pool at center, allowing the living spaces to look out onto the water and lush greenery beyond. To complete the scene with suitable plantings, the couple brought on landscape designer Mark Dobbs. Drawing inspiration from the English- and French-influenced architecture, Dobbs incorporated many structured evergreens, including a substantial hedge of oakleaf holly that encloses the property in full.

Taken together, all zones of the residence answer the owners’ wish for a rich home life that supports warm and understated entertaining: hosting close friends and relatives for intimate dinners and gatherings, with every amenity right at their fingertips. “This is a close-knit family,” Hinss concludes. “Their biggest priorities were privacy and sanctuary; the idea was that this home could provide everything they would ever need, a place close to work and school where they could shut the outside world away.” Thanks to a design team with genuine vision, they gained all that and more.

A double-sided limestone fireplace by François & Co. serves as a focal point in the great room. Thibaut’s Gazelle linen on the sofa and a throw pillow made of Dedar’s Tiger Mountain velvet introduce a playful vibe.

Above: Keystone Millworks crafted the scullery’s Shaker-style cabinetry, capped by Ciot-sourced soapstone and adorned with Classic Brass hardware to harmonize with the stainless-steel Wolf range. The glossy taupe backsplash tiles are from Renaissance Tile & Bath.

Opposite: Highlighting the view to the conservatory, the dining room was rendered in a purposefully understated palette, seen in its pale gray RH barrel-back chairs and Stark carpet. The faceted Currey & Company pendants are akin to a work of art above the Vanguard Furniture table.

With its soaring windows, striking hood by Ferrea Iron & Design and quartet of Appareil lanterns by Visual Comfort & Co., the kitchen adds plenty of visual drama.

Sub-Zero refrigerators join a Wolf range flanked by twin islands.

Above: The bunk room’s full-size beds are nestled behind Clarence House’s Cefalu fabric from Jerry Pair. A Rowe Furniture sectional is upholstered in the same brand’s performance velvet. Sherwin-Williams’ Refuge graces the wall as Visual Comfort & Co.’s Syrma pendant lends illumination.

Opposite: In the husband’s office, warm, organic textures are imparted by Phillip Jeffries’ Tulu Cloth wallcovering and Ashley Stark Home’s Cavan rug. Juxtaposing these, Vanguard Furniture’s Ridge desk with a white marble top and Arteriors’ Linus Starburst chandelier are cool, hard and sleek.

MOTHER TONGUE

Mining the textile histories of Black artisans, an Atlanta creative pieces together a continuous language through wood.

WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREGORY MILLER

Born in Philadelphia, raised in Accra, Ghana, and now based in Atlanta, Ato Ribeiro’s entire life has mirrored the history of the Black diaspora in the United States. It’s an eternal dialogue embedded within the artist’s patchworked wooden mosaics: a creative series that masterfully merges narrativerich emblems borrowed from ancestral textile traditions. Among these: Ghanaian kente and adinkra symbols espousing age-old proverbs and African American quilting patterns originally used to record history and send covert messages.

Ribeiro’s intention? To build a shared Black visual language that transcends continents and centuries. “I want to celebrate the stories of our people,” the artist explains, “and the ways we’ve always talked to each other through textiles.”

Exploring this diasporic dialogue since 2017, Ribeiro’s practice emerged when he was a graduate student of printmaking, increasingly frustrated by the field’s singular

focus on European lithography. “Judging from the curriculum, you would think that Africans never participated in print history,” the artist reveals. “I wanted to show how we’ve always been part of those conversations, using textiles to communicate in similar ways here and in Africa.”

The artist chose his medium while working as a woodshop technician during art school, suddenly finding himself surrounded by scrap planks. In a nod to the ingenuity of Black artists who repurposed discarded fabric, he transformed these cast-off materials into something beautiful and new.

His process begins with collecting, sawing and gluing wood strips together, then slicing the assemblages into 1/8-inch components. Sanded to an impeccable smoothness and preserved with oil, the resulting cross sections of contrasting wood grains and species (whether purpleheart hardwood or pine plywood) reveal complex messages.

Taken together, these emblems collectively build meaning. Visually similar shapes—such as the Nsaa adinkra (a squarish symbol originating from a West African proverb) and nine-patch quilt—tie

diverse traditions together, revealing “a conversation across millennia,” Ribeiro explains. Others, like the Nkyinkyim (which represents life’s twisted journey) poignantly resonate with safe house quilts that once signaled shelter for runaways traveling the Underground Railroad.

Advancing this remarkable narrative, Ribeiro’s striped Asafo Flag #864 wa s inspired by historic flags both Ghanaian (Fante Asafo military heralds) and American (the Star-Spangled Banner)— more specifically, a flag quilted by his ancestor Priscilla Young in 1865. Commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, this particular flag weaved a tangible record of “the first time this community marched together in freedom,” Ribeiro notes.

Discovering this intimate connection to a piece of Black textile history “was such a beautiful, serendipitous thing,” the artist expresses. “It felt like an affirmation from the ancestors.” Together, they become a call and response echoing through time, rooted in fabric and wood.

Represented by Lisa Sette Gallery, artist Ato Ribeiro maintains an Atlanta studio (opposite) spacious to accommodate areas for both assembly and showcase. The posterior of Ribeiro’s sculptures (left) reveals the intricacies of his process—melding nearly two dozen wood species.

Preparing to adhere finished wooden tiles, the artist uses a squeegee tool to spread wood glue plywood backing (below). His work table (bottom) displays a vast array of creative plans.

BLANK SLATE

A crisp, clean design provides a brilliant backdrop for one Georgia couple’s thoughtfully acquired collection of monochromatic art.

WRITTEN BY MOLLY RAMSEY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL GREEN

Interior Design: Shawn Amtower, Amtower Interior + Design Home Builder: Mike Hammersmith, Mike Hammersmith, Inc.

Natural light floods the foyer through a Forge Fine Steel entry door reflected in the RH metal floating mirror. Eichholtz’s Giorgina table lamps and Umé Studio bowls rest atop the Simon Johns solid ash Ledge console designed to reference shale formations.

There’s a telltale minimalism to Don and Christen Schmidt’s home in Marietta, Georgia, evident in its monochromatic palette and streamlined millwork. But depth is embedded in every quiet detail and custom touch—and that much was by design. For designer Shawn Amtower, restraint with color is never dull. It’s daring.

In the case of this project, Amtower’s preferred palette provided an intriguing bonus: becoming the perfect canvas for fine art and art-like flourishes. This theme is revealed right from the foyer, where an avant-garde, floating ash console by Canadian designer Simon Johns perches above the creamy millwork and refinished red oak floors.

“It was clear we needed more light in this house,” says Christen of the design impetus, noting how she and Don spend much of their time at a beachfront property along the Florida Panhandle. “I noticed how light and airy it is at the beach, so coming back here seemed dark by comparison.”

For the renovation, they immediately enlisted Amtower, a designer reputed for environments that are at once calming and clean-lined, livable and luxurious. “Aesthetics are important to me,” reveals Christen, a multifaceted creative currently painting with acrylics and experimenting with plaster. “I knew Shawn would get us out of our comfort zone and into a design we really wanted— something refined, yet welcoming.”

Amtower suggested a more modernized look, plus plenty of spaces to entertain and a dynamic studio for Christen’s artistic pursuits. The designer began by overhauling the home’s envelope, recruiting general contractor Mike Hammersmith to collaborate on the renovation. “It was amazing to watch Shawn and Mike work together to achieve such remarkable features,” Christen recounts. “They both had a strong creative vision and were always pushing each other toward something better.”

Consider the family room, whose arched fireplace opening is tucked within a characterful component: a fluted plaster mantel Hammersmith had hand-molded by a local artisan. “That’s an art piece in itself,” he expresses. To complement this feature, project manager Nathan Young suggested swapping the room’s prior pitched ceiling for the current barrel-vaulted version, which now converses harmoniously with the

half-curve doorways introduced off the living and dining areas. “We wanted to keep the effect cozy, unexpected and modern,” Hammersmith notes. “Carrying those shapes all the way through helped us hit those marks beautifully.”

Amtower enhanced these details using her goto base of black, white and ivory—a scheme the Schmidts approved unreservedly. “I don’t do well with muddy colors, where everything’s the same value, but a different hue,” the designer explains. “It’s the neatness of a stark contrast that makes everything feel right to my eye.”

Organic elements—like custom white oak cabinetry and heavy brass hardware—soften the monochromatic look. Added warmth comes from pillows and upholstery in rich, coppery hues. Textured fabrics such as bouclé, velvet and fur further animate the design, especially when used on furnishings with a sculptural feel. For lighting, that led to a chain-link chandelier in the breakfast room, crystal-embellished fixtures in the living and dining areas, and a sconce above the primary bed that doubles as a wall sculpture.

Fine art was an aspect Amtower advised on actively, taking her clients to local galleries to discover works they connect with. Throughout the house, the diverse collection complements Christen’s tastes as both an aesthete and an artist. A phantasmal figure by the late Todd Murphy, for instance, sparks conversation in the family room. Meanwhile, nodding to the couple’s love of music, the dining room showcases a striking piece by artist Michael David: an obsidian-and-silicone-coated piano lid that once belonged to Nina Simone. To balance the room, the designer placed a dynamic Tracy Sharp abstract diagonally across from it.

Art proved equally important in Christen’s studio: a refined, lounge-like space that could do a convincing impression of a Parisian atelier. “I was initially hesitant to put work by another artist in such a functional area,” the homeowner says of the Stephen Shon canvas mingling with curvaceous custom furnishings. “But I gather a lot of inspiration from that piece; it sets the mood for what this space celebrates—art, fashion, architecture.”

Reflecting on a truly seamless design process, Christen shares: “I think the most important part of taking on a project of this scope is to work with someone you trust 100 percent. Don and I are particular people, but we had complete trust in Shawn because we knew she would never leave a room anything less than perfection.”

Above: Natasha Baradaran’s Nest swivel chairs from R Hughes—dressed in Marvic Textiles’ Safari Mahogany velvet from Ainsworth-Noah—invite conversation in the breakfast room. Tom Faulkner’s Lily coffee table joins a Century Furniture side table beneath the custom Trueing chandelier.

Opposite: Conceived by designer Shawn Amtower and fabricated by Stile Atlanta, the illuminated white oak-and-glass wine display ensures the dining room is always entertaining ready. Topped with a Ryan Studio velvet pillow, a CB2 chair blends with red oak floors refinished by Wesley Custom Flooring.

Above: A custom Laskasas desk from Willow & Albert Home and an RH chair ground the office. The Jonathan Browning Studios sconce and Joel Shapiro print, both from R Hughes, brighten horizontal paneling coated with Sherwin-Williams’ Black Magic.

Opposite: Jiun Ho swivel chairs and an Una Malan sofa supply ample seating in the family room. A chandelier by Lost Profile suspends above a custom white oak coffee table by Grey. The channeled plaster fireplace by artisan Jose Escandon and a Todd Murphy artwork add intrigue.

CB2’s Foley dining chairs surround a custom travertine-and-oak table by Grey. Coup D’Etat’s Aquitaine chandelier from R Hughes and Stickbulb sconces from Switch Modern provide both art and light.

A mixed-media piece by Tracy Sharp appears in the metal-framed RH mirror.

“ IT’S THE NEATNESS OF A STARK CONTRAST THAT MAKES EVERYTHING FEEL RIGHT TO MY EYE .”

– SHAWN AMTOWER

Right: The mudroom showcases custom cabinetry by Stile Atlanta. Natasha Baradaran’s Sempione bench, upholstered in Holland & Sherry velvet, sits beneath a Jeffrey Wilcox Paclipan sculpture from Jennifer Balcos Gallery.

Opposite: In the primary bedroom, Lost Profile’s Continuum 900 sconce from Wareco and an Articolo Studios pendant light the bed and nightstand, both by Alice Lane Home. RH sateen sheets create a crisp finish.

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