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WHEN IT COMES TO THE ESSENTIALS OF INTERIOR DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE, FEW ELEMENTS ARE AS VITAL AND VERSATILE AS THE FINAL FINISH. Paint is not just a backdrop; it is the essence of design, bringing depth, character and emotion to every room. It often tells stories of personal, historical and cultural significance while enhancing functionality with its durability and timeless appeal. For the industry luminaries who meticulously select colors, finishes and application techniques, paint is a powerful tool of expression and innovation.
This special feature celebrates the craftsmanship and work of 13 interior designers, architects and paint contractors who have forged strong partnerships, united by a shared passion for the transformative power of paint.
In collaboration with Benjamin Moore, meet the six talented teams across North America, whose collective expertise converges to create projects that are both beautiful and meaningful. Discover the magic that happens when creativity and teamwork meet as we introduce this year’s Faces of Design.
TORONTO, CANADA
COLETTE VAN DEN THILLART + MARIANO TORO
Layers of historical reference, touches of wit and personalized allure—these are the characteristics by which the work of designer Colette van den Thillart is known. Much of it comes to life with the addition of paint, and her partnership with contractor Mariano Toro is key. In discussing their creative collaboration, van den Thillart shares a recent project she and Toro completed. “For a spectacular house in Toronto with an interior dining room that had only one window, we chose Benjamin Moore’s Chartreuse 2024-10 in matte and painted all the walls and the ceiling in this ethereal color. The resulting space felt like an art installation; it is vibrant and dynamic during the day, but moody and poetic by nighttime candlelight.” Essential to the outcome was Toro’s application expertise. He shares the depth of it while mentioning another project: “For a client who wanted an almost glass-like finish, I came up with a method for creating a mirror effect that required many coats of paint and sanding between coats.” Alongside their love of unique colors and applications, van den Thillart and Toro share a passion for finding the perfect product to suit each client’s goals.
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CHICAGO, IL
ERIN SHAKOOR + EDUARDO GONZALEZ FLORES
An interior designer’s passion for color, texture and finishes demands exceptional craftsmanship. Erin Shakoor, distinguished for her love of dynamic material juxtapositions, relies on the skill of Eduardo Gonzalez Flores to flawlessly execute her creative visions. “Eduardo helps us achieve every exacting step with flying colors (pun intended),” Shakoor enthuses. She emphasizes the positive outcomes of their work together by sharing a recent project: “For a whole-house design, our clients wanted their primary bedroom to feel, function and look like a luxury hotel suite. Our thought was to evoke intimacy. We decided that the custom-paneled walls, crown molding and ceiling should be painted in Olympus Green 679. The wood floors had a similarly rich finish, and together, they created a cocooning effect.” Regarding applying one hue throughout a space, Flores shares his techniques, saying, “When using the same color, I like to select a different sheen for each surface. For example, flat ceilings, eggshell walls and semi-gloss trims all in one shade.” One look at the duo’s joint portfolio showcases the stunning results of this thoughtful approach.
“ The before and after of a p roject, and seeing the clients happy with our work, is what I love most about this job.”
— EDUARDO GONZALEZ FLORES
CA
ADAM HUNTER + ASAF AMARIO
In the art of design, expert trade skills converge to create a cohesive project. Among these, two seemingly juxtaposed yet perfectly complementary approaches stand out: a grand vision for overall aesthetics and an eye for intricate details. The power of this combination is evident in the collaboration of Adam Hunter and Asaf Amario. “Each of us plays a role in ensuring the design and execution are seamless,” Hunter explains. “I manage the overarching concept and material selection, while Asaf and his team focus on the technical application.” Since their introduction through industry connections five years ago, the duo has discovered a profound alignment in style and work ethic, leading to numerous successful projects. One of their
favorite projects showcases their combined expertise. “We transformed a dining room by applying a pink hue with a gloss finish, creating a vibrant, energetic atmosphere that uplifts the mood,” Amario shares. “The glossy finish bounces light around, making the room feel bigger—it’s stunning and perfect for lively get-togethers.” Hunter adds, “We always start with the client’s preferred palette and then suggest modifications to suit the lighting and space. This approach brings a custom element, ensuring the final design exudes the homeowner’s personality.” This special partnership showcases the remarkable synergy between design expertise and meticulous precision in application. adamhunter.com; mastercustompainting.com
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA
NOZ NOZAWA + PHILIP STOREY
If there is one overarching theme that becomes apparent upon viewing the portfolio of designer Noz Nozawa, it’s color, color, color. For one so obsessed with bold hues, partnering with the right contractor is essential. Fortunately, Nozawa has found that in Philip Storey. “He is proud of the quality his team brings to the project and cares deeply about turning over a painted home that will last,” she says. The duo has been working together ever since a contractor friend introduced them in 2018. To hear each of them talk about why they love their jobs, the shared passion is obvious. “I get to help people bring to life a manifestation of who they are and what is most important to them,” Nozawa says. “Paint is always a necessary component and one of the most flexible ways to imbue a space with the exact nuance of a spirit or personality.” Storey weighs in, “We live in such a beautiful area with amazing nature, design and architecture. I love that my job gives me an opportunity to experience that and add to the beauty of our city by the bay.” nozdesign.com; redhillpainting.com
“When Noz asks us to work with her on a project, I get excited. It’s always new, it’s always incredible and I always finish by thinking I want that in my home!”
— PHILIP STOREY
PARK CITY, UT
SCOTT JAFFA + JOEL MARSH
For those dedicated to creating home, there is no greater reward than client satisfaction. Architect Scott Jaffa says it best: “When I see the expression of a client who feels like they’ve just stepped into their true home, I know my extraordinary team has put their talent into a space that will be enjoyed for generations.” That team includes Joel Marsh, painting contractor extraordinaire and longtime project partner to Jaffa. “We have been collaborating for seven years, ever since one of our mutual clients introduced us,” Jaffa says. “Our job is to transform dreams into reality, and Joel values bringing that joy to our clients too.” For the contractor, this goal depends on many factors, but thoughtful specification is certainly at the heart. Speaking to that, Marsh says, “In some cases, technical aspects dictate which product we choose. For example, many Benjamin Moore paints have open times that allow us to roll large walls, while still being scrubbable and accepting touch-ups. Other times, the homeowner’s lifestyle is top of mind. Regal Select is perfect for families with pets and children because it is durable, wipes easily and doesn’t mar.” jaffagroup.com; marshpaintinginc.com
“ When we complete a project, it should ne ver look like we were there; our goal is seamless perfection in producing one-of-a-kind homes.” — SCOTT JAFFA
The partnership of Tami Ramsay, Krista Nye Nicholas and Cassandra Pace underscores the impact of chance meetings and mutual admiration. “I heard about Cloth & Kind from one of my clients,” Pace says. “I went to the showroom to introduce myself, and they were hosting a paint demonstration for designers that day.” Being that Pace was visiting to share her services as a painting contractor for the two design pros, this was undeniably serendipitous. The trio has worked together on various projects in the years since. Ramsay and Nicholas share one of their favorite collaborative endeavors, saying, “We recently completed a large Queen Anne Victorian with Cassandra. Collectively, we decided to paint over an
oppressive, deep-red textural wallcovering in the family room rather than remove it. Benjamin Moore’s Stratton Blue HC-142 melted away the Victorian vibes while leaving our clients with an interesting story to share.” Anecdotes like this aren’t uncommon with these three, who share a love of bold paint projects. Ramsay and Nicholas chime in, “Every time our clients trust us to use color, we’re able to dramatically impact the mood of the space, not to mention create a more custom aesthetic. Whites and soft neutrals have their place, but we consider it a missed opportunity to design an entire home that lacks confident use of color.”
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ANN ARBOR, MI
TAMI RAMSAY AND KRISTA NYE NICHOLAS + CASSANDRA PACE
Advice FROM THE Experts
“Always consider the lighting when choosing colors. For high ceilings, use a lighter shade to make the room feel more expansive.”
-ADAM HUNTER
“Adding sheen to a trim indoors does give it more durability in the long run, and personally, I like a trim that stands out from the walls.”
-MARIANO TORO
“Benjamin Moore is consistently my go-to brand because 95 percent of the time, if I’m dreaming up a color in my head, they have a shade to exactly match my vision.”
-NOZ NOZAWA
“For years, I only used eggshell in damp areas. But then, Aura Bath & Spa came along, and it changed my entire world! The ability to get a washable matte in the bathroom is fantastic.”
“ When views are extra important, consider painting window frames in the same shade as the walls. They’ll fade away and let the view take center stage.”
-JOEL MARSH
-ERIN SHAKOOR
“Prep is the most important step. If you skip on proper prep, it will show in the finish.”
-CASSANDRA PACE
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Oxford White
Dove Wing OC-18
Smoke Embers 1466
Adam Hunter and Asaf Amario’s favorite colors, respectively.
Beach Glass 1564
Black Beauty 2128-10
Waller Green CW-510
Noz Nozawa’s favorite color.
Moonshine 2140-60
Erin Shakoor’s favorite color.
Joel Marsh’s favorite color.
Tami Ramsay and Krista Nye Nicholas’ favorite color.
Colette van den Thillart’s favorite color.
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Fall into Color
It wasn’t my intention for our September/October issue to be about color. In fact, when choosing the homes we included, I didn’t have any particular theme in mind. But the design world has a slow way of revealing how people are currently living, and, as an editor, it’s my job to share that story with you.
The homes you’ll discover throughout these pages—many enveloped in rich burgundies, dark chocolate browns and mossy greens—are restorative and soothing. I believe that these projects’ palettes are rede ning comfort for homeowners across the country and making them feel more at ease in their spaces while connecting them to the things they love—whether it’s wine, food or nature.
The language of design is visual, and, in that spirit, we are also telling a seasonal story without words. In one of our Market features, our editors sourced beautifully crafted materials from the design world and collaborated to create a series of inspirational assemblages using both natural and man-made wonders. Each one encapsulates an autumn narrative in a way that will inspire.
Fall has become the most comfortable season, so allow us to be part of your relaxing moments and enjoy the wealth of inspiration in the pages ahead.
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MEET THE MAKERS BLACKSHOP
Architect Cassandra Kellogg and residential designer Zane Morgan are redefining what it means to be a metalsmith. Hailing from New York and Alabama respectively, the married duo met in Auburn’s architecture program before completing thesis projects with the university’s renowned Rural Studio, ultimately founding Birmingham-based Blackshop in 2015. Although its scope still includes full-scale architectural projects, their firm evolved to focus on high-end metal fabrication. Comprising mostly blackened steel (occasionally brass, bronze, stainless steel or copper) the couple’s timeless work is equal parts strong and sturdy, finessed and delicate. Here, Kellogg tells us how they’re making their mark on the Iron City. @blackshop_bham
Does your architectural training impact how you work with clients? Being able to interpret the needs of a trade client or very sophisticated homeowner is one of our strong suits. We collaborate at every stage of the process— from concept to drawings to production. We understand high expectations and get really
excited about things like scale and detail. A weld or fastener gets special attention.
It seems you treat the fastener as an object of beauty, rather than just utility. We get so obsessed about some of these, analyzing what type of screw heads to use, and if they all face the same direction as the main material. It sounds over-the-top, but that thoughtfulness is what makes these details sing, or can make a complicated piece appear minimal.
Do you have different areas of specialty?
Zane is a very proficient welder and great all around in the shop. My expertise is patina; Zane calls me the finishing queen.
What’s next? We have a furniture line in the works, but we’ll need more space first. We’re breaking ground this year on a much larger workshop and new home for our family on 32 acres north of Birmingham. It will allow us room to build upon big ideas over the next few years.
Dana Pollock, Founder of Dana’s Bakery, selected Lilac marble slabs for her home kitchen
ONE TO WATCH GABRIELA
EISENHART
Native Atlantan Gabriela Eisenhart has charted a distinctive path in interior design. After beginning her career in video production and film, she founded her first design firm in 2012. Today, Silo Studios (a portmanteau of her two sons’ names) boasts a repertoire of breezy, indoor-outdoor spaces reminiscent of the Mediterranean or Pacific coasts. Whether completing residential or commercial projects, Eisenhart infuses her Italian heritage, a passion for travel, and a warm modernism increasingly desired by clients in the South. Below, she shares more about her past, her present and her latest passion project. @silostudiodesign
How would you define your style? Rather than saturated color or a ton of pattern, I prefer neutrals with lots of texture and materials that lend warmth. I love layering linens, unfinished wood, travertine and other natural stones.
What sets Silo Studios projects apart? Quality is extremely important to me. I prefer materials and craftsmanship that will stand the test of time. And that investment is always worth it.
Any recent favorites? I just completed a personal project for my family: Dopo Lavoro bar (right) is the latest addition to Nino’s Cucina Italiana, the restaurant my father took over in the 1980s. My sister and I wanted to contrast Nino’s oldschool design with a new coastal-inspired destination that tells our family story. Its blue patterned tiles and vibrant lemon planters evoke the Amalfi Coast, where our dad grew up. The framed photos are family snapshots from the 1970s onward, along with original art by our grandmother.
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Taking place October 3 to 6, the inaugural Atlanta Art Fair will capitalize on Atlanta’s buzzing cultural capital, uniting more than 50 Southeastern art dealers at historic Pullman Yards. The highly anticipated fair is designed to engage, activate and furnish a central gathering space for fine artists, collectors, patrons, advisors, designers and enthusiasts, all while expanding Atlanta’s radius of influence on the international stage. “We want the city to feel ownership of this event,” says Art Market Productions director Kelly Freeman, whose organization launched similar fairs in destinations like Seattle, San Francisco and The Hamptons. Importantly, “We allow the community itself to inform how the program is shaped.” In Atlanta’s case, 38,000-square-foot Porter Hall will play host to a central theater and partner booth surrounded by cushy lounge areas and booth displays from leading galleries like Jackson Fine Art, Fay Gold Gallery, Alan Avery Art Company, Nashville’s ZieherSmith and more. theatlantaartfair.com
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WHO: A classic fashion blogger with a long-held dream to open an antiques shop, Kristin Chambless tiptoed into lifestyle content when she and her husband, Sterling, were renovating their 1920s South of Broad abode. After acquiring dozens of antique furnishings at auction, the couple used that upstart inventory to unveil Found on Church Street in February.
WHAT: As Charleston’s freshest resource for handpicked high-end antiques, Found’s showroom displays predominantly 19 th-century European imports—mostly English, but with a smattering of Louis XVI French pieces. Old pine floors and ample sunlight provide a simple backdrop for Chambless to complement her curated finds using framed oil
landscapes, decorative porcelains and soft color.
WHY: By sharing the history of a piece and suggesting novel ways to use it, Chambless hopes to bolster enthusiasm for antiques in a younger generation. Plans for Found include a larger warehouse for designer appointments, plus launching a trade program, an original line of home accents and a new website with an e-commerce component.
IN HER WORDS: “Charleston is a place rooted in history, with a passion for preservation and an appreciation for the old-world style of living. I love that houses here are a bit smaller in proportion, much like in Europe. These petite pieces are easier to tuck into a corner of the Holy City’s historical homes.”
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MOSAIC HOME
Georgia-born tastemaker Yancey Kenna Martin kicked off her career in PR, in advertising and as a creative director. A decade later—stylistically influenced by two worldly grandmothers and an extended sojourn to Morocco and Turkey—she switched gears, pursuing her passion for interior design. After moving to Chattanooga with her husband in 2019, Martin quickly identified a lack of eclectic entertaining resources locally. Enter Mosaic Home, a boutique brimming with the colorful accoutrements Martin was seeking. Opened last November, her shop stocks everything needed to entertain beautifully— from tableware right down to the gourmet prepared foods available on the store’s lower floor. “The two biggest inhibitors to entertaining are typically ‘How does your house look?’ and ‘What food are you going to serve?’ ” Martin notes. “We want to be a one-stop shop, eliminating both of those concerns.” Emphasizing quality over formality, she sources artisanal conversation pieces with oddities and patina that tell a story and impart warmth. French-made Terre Mêlée aptware complements Lily Juliet resinwear from the Philippines, heavyweight handblown glass from San Miguel, Puglian spatterware, hand-painted lamps by London creative Cressida Bell and tassel-esque lighter covers from Morocco. Marbleized photo albums made in Milan sell like wildfire among the extraordinary paper flowers of local artist Ashley Folkner. To augment her collaborative tumblers and goblets with Ignis Glass, Martin will add numerous new colors and styles and debut a vase for holiday 2024. A signature Mosaic Home ottoman is rolling out soon. mosaichome.shop
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Step inside this season’s guide to stunning spaces, new product collections and a timely tome.
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CULLED FROM LUXE ’S REGIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, THESE INVITING INTERIORS CHAMPION RICH MATERIALS AND UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE.
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Set against a cosseting backdrop of Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe, an integrated Calacatta marble desk provides an airy counterpoint in this San Francisco home office designed by Viona Seshadri (above). studiovionainteriors.com
Tactile textures—from a linen headboard to an Apparatus sconce composed with natural stone—infuse this Laguna Beach bedroom by designers Lisa Berman and Melissa Rohani with a sense of earthy connection (top right). studiogutow.com
Designer Anna Knight channeled a collected-overtime ethos for her clients’ Chicago living room (right), mixing vintage furnishings with velvet, sisal, iron, leather and marble material notes. annaknightinteriors.com
In Palo Alto, designer Tiffany Mansfield embraced the dark disposition of a basement level rec room, deploying Benjamin Moore’s Wrought Iron as the base for sumptuous textiles and warm brass accents (left). mansfieldoneil.com
Rustic wood details, including reclaimed ceiling beams, Ochre appliance handles and an accent stool by artisan Ian Love, bring a cozy disposition to this Manhattan kitchen designed by Sean Anderson (bottom left). seanandersondesign.com
A powder room in Cardiff-bythe-Sea, California, offered the perfect opportunity for designer Amy Meier to showcase diverse materials, from hand-troweled Marmorino plaster walls to a deep green Esmeralda Quartz sink (below). amymeier.com
Art & Craft
TODAY’S TOP DESIGNERS AND ARTISTS DISCUSS THEIR LATEST VENTURES AND COLLABORATIONS MAKING WAVES ACROSS THE INDUSTRY.
Carmen Nash
When Carmen Nash received an Instagram message from Kelly Wearstler complimenting her aesthetic and inquiring about pieces for sale, her side hustle as a vintage furniture dealer quickly turned into a full-time career. However, Nash soon realized that she didn’t just want to present pieces of furniture; she wanted to tell a story that would emotionally resonate with her audience, thus beginning her art and design journey. Fast forward to today, and Nash has recently released a visually transporting lamp collection with Troy Lighting which, ironically, began with an admiring note on Instagram. Aptly named Folk and Flora, the rhythmic designs reference folk perspectives of the rural south, including those of Nash’s own family, while also nodding to the beauty and simplicity of Ocala, Florida, which she has long called home. “I discovered a lot about myself during the design process,” Nash explains. “But at the end of the day, connecting people to things they love is what impacted me the most.” hvlgroup.com, @loftandthought
photos: jeanne canto, courtesy troy lighting.
Jamie Bush
Since founding his Los Angeles-based rm in 2002, Jamie Bush has been recognized for his ability to blur the lines between interior and architectural design, as well as an eye for what he calls “historically driven modern design”—focusing on materiality, texture and natural forms. It’s this passion that has driven a portfolio lled with signi cant residential homes and a recent collaboration with Marc Phillips Rugs. “The designs are based on abstract paintings I made depicting studies of agricultural elds left fallow and eroded by nature,” Bush explains (see his Pepper rug, at left). The pieces have a hint of traditionalism and ample versatility: They live as easily in a classic Tudor as a contemporary home. jamiebush.com, marcphillipsrugs.com
Alyssa Kapito
Alyssa Kapito has made a name for herself crafting distinctive interiors rooted in minimalist classicism. On the heels of publishing her rst monograph, the New York-based designer is fast at work developing a second collection for AKI Editions, the small batch editions arm of her e-shop, Galerie by Alyssa Kapito. Envisioned as a gathering ground for ne antiques and bespoke collaborations with makers—like the above collection with Venetian glassware company Laguna~B— the designer plans to open a physical space in Manhattan this fall. “Galerie is a place that combines all of my passions,” Kapito shares. “I love art, I love design, I love fashion, and I love creating. I want it to be somewhere I can welcome you into my world!” alyssakapito.com
Barry Dixon
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It’s no secret that Dixon has a proven for heirloomworthy With a love of and an eye for Dixon uses his pieces as nishing touches in beautifully balanced rooms. While he has many
It’s secret that Barry Dixon has a proven penchant for crafting heirloomproducts. With a love of antiquities and an eye for modernity, Dixon uses his pieces as touches in beautifully balanced rooms. While he has many collaborations to his name, his latest collection of metal lighting and furniture with Iatesta Studio is particularly special. A passion project initiated by the Maryland-based studio’s owner and creative director, Matt Quinn, the compilation is a resurrection of Dixon’s iconic and archived designs, like the Synapse Pendant (above) which rst debuted more than a decade ago. “We already had a history of collaboration,” says Dixon, “so we were primed and ready to go.” barrydixon.com, iatestastudio.com
Jessica Helgerson
Most design elements aren’t accompanied by “friends,” but the table lamps in Jessica Helgerson’s new Bobine collection are meant to pair perfectly with a set of sculptures. are cute, whimsical the Paris-based designer. “I wanted to create elements that spark joy when you The light xtures—beauties in their created in concert with Portland artists Lynn Read and Kovel—are available as all-glass xtures hand-painted wood and ceramic models. Helgerson’s intention is for the pieces to light in a sometimeschallenging world. It is this joy that Helgerson brings to breathing life into historic homes, a specialty of the seamlessly mixes timeless elements contemporary framework, a using for a new rug set to launch this year. jhinteriordesign.com
collection are meant to pair with a set of glass snail sculptures. “They are cute, whimsical gures,” says the Portland- and Paris-based “I wanted to create elements that when you look at them.” The shapely xtures—beauties in their own right, created in concert with Portland artists Lynn Read and Andi Kovel—are as luminous xtures or wood and ceramic models. intention is for the pieces to be a in a sometimesworld. It is this same joy that to life back into historic a particular of the designer who mixes traditional and elements within a contemporary a formula she’s using for a new rug collection set to launch this year.
Workshop/APD
In the world of founded Matt Berman and Andrew Kotchen, is most a From interiors to and a space at this year’s Kips Bay New York Show House the rm has their hands in about “Early on, we felt uncomfortable de who we were,” says Berman. “But now we embrace it and realize is
In the world of design, Workshop/APD, founded by principals Matt Berman Andrew Kotchen, is most certainly unicorn. From residential and commercial interiors to architecture, hospitality, a stunning space at this year’s Kips New York Show House (right), the their hands in just about everything. we felt uncomfortable de ning who Berman. “But now we embrace it and realize design is uid. There’s a lot of crossover between disciplines.” Such crossover has led them to product design and collaborations with brands like Arteriors, with whom they are launching a second line in September. The assortment, which features pieces like the Roll chandelier (above), focuses on mixed materials and architectural details. workshopapd.com, arteriorshome.com
Amber Lewis
If the laid-back, California cool aesthetic had a poster child, Amber Lewis might be its face. As the principal and founder of Los Angeles-based Amber Interiors and Shoppe Amber Interiors lifestyle boutiques, her signature style, which she describes as “elevated, but lived-in,” counts cultlike devotees. Lewis’ unstudied, approachable chic is on full display in her recently completed Lake Arrowhead getaway (right), where the family room’s warm tones and layered patterns exude a mellow coziness. Her celebrated look has led to partnerships with Loloi Rugs and Visual Comfort & Co.; this fall, she adds even more to her 100-plus piece collection (including the Billings End Table, at left) launched in the spring with Four Hands—the brand’s rst designer collab. Also on the docket? A fth outpost of Shoppe Amber Interiors in Montecito, set to debut before the end of the year. amberinteriordesign.com, fourhands.com launched in the rst collab. Also on the docket? A fth outpost of Amber Interiors in set to debut before the end of the year.
Natural cork mural with metallic foil. Nagano in Terracotta
Seasonal Splendor
IN HER FORTHCOMING TITLE, STYLIST MIEKE TEN HAVE SHARES HER SECRETS FOR ENLIVENING YOUR HOME THIS FALL, AND ALL YEAR LONG.
A dreamy tableau in the mudroom at Mieke ten Have’s upstate New York property features gilded sconces, a Greek Revival mirror and bountiful blooms.
photo: frank frances.
“I think the term stylist is a nebulous and often confusing one. What I’d rather tell people is that I am a storyteller of sorts, always seeking to conjure emotion in rooms using objects, flowers, colors, and patterns as my tools,” explains creative extraordinaire Mieke ten Have in her upcoming book, Interiors Styled by Mieke ten Have Her debut tome covers the principles that guide her dreamy and evocative styling work as well as seasonal influences on decorating and design. In an excerpt (at right), ten Have dives into her take on autumnal inspiration at home. vendomepress.com
Fall offers perhaps the most interesting dialogue between the interior and exterior world; before the first hard frost, the dahlia beds erupt in color and soar in height I can scarcely keep up. In the fall, I turn to jewel-toned textiles, earnest American jacquard blankets, and graphic rugs of varied origin, which I drape over my dining table, channeling a Dutch master painting of a wealthy sea merchant’s interior. I shuffle pillows around on sofas and chairs. I see my textiles anew, and I’m always surprised by how adding a secondary pattern on a large, upholstered piece of furniture can sway the mood of a room.
LIGHT CREATES SANCTUARY
Shades and Lighting
Part of a home ecosystem. Designed by Lutron.
NOTABLES
BENNETT to the Trade
Southern Lights Electric
Inspired by midcentury modern design, this LED downlight is meticulously crafted from hand-spun solid brass in Nashville, Tennessee. It is available in a range of bespoke finishes to perfectly suit any interior. Priced at $495.
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BENNETT to the Trade enriches your design project, using the highest quality of materials, old-world building techniques and generational finishing methods. BENNETT’s handmade Italian furniture will enhance any space with a true one-of-a-kind look and feel. bennetttothetrade.com
Construction Resources
Construction Resources unveils the CR Design Studio in Buckhead, Atlanta, featuring Cambria countertops, luxury appliances from Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove and more. The design-inspired space will offer clients a location to envision and source CR’s full product catalog. Opening in late 2024, the design is led by M. Crisler Designs and Fathom Architecture. Photography Courtesy of Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove.
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Textures Nashville
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How much wood would a kitchen renovation truck? As much as the budget allows. It might not rhyme, but it (mostly) makes sense. When it comes to kitchen and bath, Textures Nashville always recommends their wood products. Founder Andrew Denny notes: “Our materials are perfect for kitchen and bath designs because they are organic and timeless. They bring a beauty that only nature can create.” Since launching in 2004, the business has been the preferred partner of interior designers, architects and custom home builders in the South. Denny adds: “Our collaborative approach and exclusive relationships with the finest mills ensure that our floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity. Whether selecting hardwood flooring and interior millwork, sourcing something specific for a new project or creating custom work, Textures has the capability to bring design visions to life.”
Perfect Palettes
Reflecting upon today’s color trends, Denny discusses the company’s latest inventory. “Our new lineup of materials pays homage to a traditional Southern color palette,” he explains. “It features light earth tones that exude subtle richness and warmth. These colors—ranging from naturals and driftwood to cognacs and whiskey—embody the timeless elegance and charm of the South.”
Water on Wood
One must treat wood furniture, decor and detailing with love and care. As Denny says: “Wood is always living and always responding to its environment. Humidity and temperature—common factors in kitchen and bath design—impact a wood’s disposition, whether it’s hardwood flooring or any wood product. We always encourage the use of stabilized hardwood floors in home design when possible, as they are much more resistant to temperature and moisture.”
Top Designers Amber Thomas and Richard Anuszkiewicz composed this stunning kitchen, with flooring from the Textures Foundation Collection in F-07 European White Oak.
Photography Joseph Bradshaw
YOUR PROJECT IS OUR PRIORITY
Our showrooms are designed to inspire, with bath, kitchen and lighting choices from top brands curated in beautiful, hands-on displays. From product selection to delivery coordination, an industry expert will be there to support your project every step of the way.
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DISCOVERIES
Liaigre
The Costes x Liaigre capsule collection includes the Castiglione sofa, Carrousel side table, Mont-Thabor armchair, Rivoli reading lamp and Cambon chair—each of which was created for the five-star hotel Jean-Louis Costes and Christian Liaigre realized together. 212.210.6264
Häcker Kitchens
A harmonious balance of sophistication and innovation. The AV 6023 GL grooved cabinet fronts from Häcker Kitchens are an elegant and sustainable surface that grounds the kitchen with natural elements and visually-enriching textures. hackerkitchens.us
Roche Bobois
Designed by Christophe Delcourt, the Palatine table features a top resting on Roman travertine half-cylinders, joined by solid walnut crossbars, creating a timeless, architectural masterpiece. roche-bobois.com
Perennials
Perennials is proud to introduce Perennials Wallcoverings, the brand’s first category introduction outside of 100-percent SDA textiles. Boasting 17 designs across patterns, metallics, performance and textures, the debut collection offers understated elegance to any space. perennialsfabrics.com
STARK x Missoni Home
Experience the allure of the Missoni Layers custom rug, a meticulously hand-tufted masterpiece in wool, shiny nylon and lurex that showcases Missoni’s signature glamour. The intricate chevron pattern and subtle ombre detailing bring dimension and depth to any space. starkcarpet.com/missoni-home
MARKET
Influenced by bold color combinations, these pages feature the latest in luxurious fabrics and wallpapers, inspiring furniture finds and Luxe’s paint picks.
Seasonal Schemes
COLOR REPORT
Soft Landing
Clockwise from top right: Striations Rug
Fortina is a remarkable architectural system that looks and feels like real wood, but is made with aluminum and a hyper-realistic non-PVC surface. Available in over 100+ wood and metal finishes and 50+ profiles for interior and exterior applications. Now with integral lighting, larger, up to 2" x 12" profiles, and quicker delivery with Quick Ship.
Clockwise from right: Rolf Medium
Clockwise from top right: Mak Rug
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AS THE CENTER OF FAMILY LIFE, TODAY’S KITCHEN MUST BE LUXURIOUS, YET LIVABLE; EXPANSIVE, YET INTIMATE; AND INNOVATIVE, YET ENDURING.
Achieving this delicate balance requires a design expert with a collaborative approach to creating unique kitchen environments. These comprehensive spaces should not only inspire the family chef, but provide the perfect place for doing homework, playing games, relaxing with a glass of wine or healthy snack and entertaining guests. That is why we at AjMadison are proud to present the Kitchen Design Collective 2024.
Showcasing the remarkable work of some of our most celebrated and accomplished design partners, the Kitchen Design Collective 2024 combines their unique creative genius and affinity for function with our exceptional inventory of world-class brands, unmatched expertise, extensive product knowledge and white-glove service. Turn the page to see what Rosa Moreno Kitchens and the new AjMadison Atlanta team accomplished.
The Best by Broan range hood
with a custom François & Co. surround combines elegance and efficiency.
This built-in, side-by-side refrigerator offers sleek design and exceptional JennAir engineering.
Collaboration Is The Key
WHILE CREATING AN INSPIRATIONAL FAMILY KITCHEN, ROSA MORENO FORMED AN IMPORTANT NEW PARTNERSHIP.
One part dreamer, one part realist, homeowners who want to create extraordinary spaces that reflect who they are and how they wish to live— while remaining on schedule and on budget— are a uniquely exciting design challenge. Since 2018 Rosa Moreno and her expert team at Rosa Moreno Kitchens have met that challenge head-on in what is, arguably, the most important room in the house. Moreno says: “Our goal is to work in close collaboration with our clients to deliver beautiful, functional kitchens that inspire them each and every day.”
A MAGNIFICENT MISSION
With a passion for remodeling that stretches back more than a decade, Rosa Moreno created her clients’ dream kitchen. “The homeowners wanted a clean, elegant kitchen that could handle their busy family life and love for entertaining,” Moreno shares. “To meet their needs, I maximized space for cooking and socializing, integrated sleek storage options and created a sophisticated, yet functional layout that reflects their style and enhances their lives.”
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The launch of AjMadison’s new Atlanta showroom is an exciting opportunity for design professionals like Rosa Moreno. “Although we’ve only just started working together, I’m excited about building this relationship,” Moreno exclaims. “AjMadison’s comprehensive range of products, appliance expertise and excellent customer service made them the perfect partner for ensuring the success of this kitchen remodeling project, and I’m looking forward to many more.”
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Enjoy three amazing ways to cook with this JennAir speed oven.
JennAir’s smart gas range is a state-ofthe-art chef’s dream.
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Working with AjMadison for the very first time, designer Rosa Moreno shares her thoughts on her new appliance partner.
What do you feel sets AjMadison apart in the industry? Jeff Dauby, our AjMadison rep, and the entire Atlanta team were a pleasure to work with. Their commitment to exceptional service elevated our entire journey.
Talk about the appliances you chose, what made them stand out? We chose the JennAir Rise collection because of the mixed metals and brushed brass, which look amazing with the custom metal vent hood. The entire Rise collection takes the professional kitchen to a whole new level.
Share a unique design feature that you love. My favorite feature is the illuminated backlit knobs that look beautiful and let you know when you’ve left the stove on!
How did the appliances integrate into your overall design concept? The sleek, modern design and high-end features elevated the kitchen’s aesthetic and functionality, aligning perfectly with our vision of a sophisticated and livable space.
Are there any specific details that bring an aesthetic “wow” factor? The knurled handles and the brass accents provide a touch of luxury that elevates the kitchen’s overall look.
What does being part of the Kitchen Design Collective mean to you? It’s a valuable opportunity for growth, education and collaboration with an exciting new partner!
Elegant Engineering
THE RIGHT APPLIANCES LEND AN AIR OF SOPHISTICATION AND INSPIRATION TO THE KITCHEN.
Perfectly flush with the surrounding cabinetry, this side-by-side refrigerator offers a daring obsidian interior inspired by the reflective, high-contrast style of volcanic glass.
$10,999; SKU: JennAir JBSFS48NMX
This hood insert delivers quiet energyefficiency and rapid smoke removal while providing an opportunity for true self-expression in any kitchen design.
$2,710; SKU: Best by Broan CP57IQT489SB
JennAir 27-Inch Speed Oven
Three cooking methods converge in this state-of-the-art speed oven to deliver steady convection heat, microwave speed and broiled caramelization.
$2,799; SKU: JennAir JMC2427LL
JennAir 24-Inch Dishwasher
Exceptionally quiet at 38 dBA, this dishwasher includes a high-capacity third-level rack, a china and crystal setting, fully flush design and cycle status display.
$2,299; SKU: JennAir JDAF5924RL
JennAir 48-Inch Smart Gas Range
Precise dual flames produced by precision-drilled brass burners, halo luminary LED knobs and an intelligent culinary center deliver luxury precision and fire power. Indulge in culinary adventures tailored to your preferences.
$10,999; SKU: JennAir JGRP648HL
The Perfect Process
“With this—and every—project, I start by listening. Understanding the clients’ wants and needs helped me draw up an initial design concept that I then refined to maximize symmetry, function and style,” Moreno says. “During construction, we ensured meticulous attention to detail and oversaw the installation of custom features and materials. Clear communication throughout kept the homeowners engaged and informed, while allowing for adjustments to meet their evolving needs. The result is a beautifully functional kitchen that blends seamless design with practicality.”
Best by Broan 48-Inch Range Hood Insert
INTERIOR INSIGHTS
The Kitchen Design Collective is a valuable opportunity for growth, education and collaboration with an exciting new partner!”
“ We chose the JennAir Rise collection because of the mixed metals and brushed brass, which look amazing with the custom metal vent hood.”
“Jeff Dauby, our AjMadison rep, and the entire Atlanta team were a pleasure to work with. Their commitment to exceptional service elevated our entire journey.”
Rosa Moreno, Owner and Designer of Rosa Moreno Kitchens
LIVING
Today’s standout kitchen and bath projects and products embody the trend towards warm, rich interiors.
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Neutral Nuance
THERE’S NOTHING MINIMAL ABOUT TODAY’S TONAL, TEXTURED TAKE ON KITCHEN AND BATHROOM DESIGN.
WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT AND SARAH SHELTON
Soft maximalism. Easy elegance. Quiet luxury. Whatever verbiage you prefer, there’s no denying that neutrals are having a renaissance. With the days of bland white kitchens and baths largely in the rearview, serene yet richly layered and thoughtfully detailed schemes are emerging in their stead. Take this jewel box kitchen in New York’s Hudson Valley: Awash in artisanal touches and historical references, it’s a feast for the senses—and the perfect embodiment of neutral’s impactful new mood.
Warm white tones—including clé zellige tiles, marble from BAS Stone and cabinets painted Farrow & Ball’s Shadow White—converge in this upstate New York kitchen. Designer Isabel Brewster crafted a shallow ledge to display treasured objects, which are illuminated by Chapman & Myers picture lights.
The Breakers, the Vanderbilt family’s iconic Newport, Rhode Island, “cottage,” might seem like surprising inspiration for a Hudson Valley farmhouse. But as chance would have it, designer Isabel Brewster was fresh off the Newport Cliff Walk home tour circuit when she signed on to renovate a young family’s stately Greek Revival in Rhinebeck, New York—and the threads between the two historic dwellings proved serendipitous.
For the kitchen—a sun-drenched space with a modest footprint that was stripped down to the studs and reimagined alongside general contractor Piotr Ottenbreit of PO Design Creation—Brewster envisioned a warm white scheme rooted in classicism, layered with patina and accented with modern elements. Inspired by The Breakers’ kitchen’s ceiling-height subway tiles, Brewster clad the upper walls and integrated range hood in perfectly imperfect Moroccan zellige tiles that shimmer in the light. Below, a sleek floating ledge and continuous white marble backsplash and countertops lend a decidedly contemporary perspective.
The room’s robust cabinetry program offers another discrete historical homage with its inset-style paneling, which Brewster describes as “transitional” and “Shaker but not ” thanks to the enhanced beveled detailing. Anchoring the space, the designer once again took her cues from the Breakers’ kitchen, channeling its large, freestanding center table for her design of an oak island stained chocolate brown.
Sanding the original wide plank pine floors to their natural state finished with a subtle whitewash creates a bright base layer for the room and unlacquered brass taps and hardware garnish the scene with a timeless living finish. A cherry red pendant suspended above the island is the lone saturated dissenter in the creamy milieu.
Upstairs, the primary bathroom is similarly reverential of history, taking cues for its walls from hand-carved paneling the designer spied in a circa-1700s home in Maine. “I thought this was such an interesting idea and a way to have ‘artwork’ without actually hanging artwork,”
An Urban Electric Co. pendant specified in Benjamin Moore’s Raisin Torte hangs above a custom oak island designed to evoke that of The Breakers mansion in Newport, Rhode Island (left). Brass Rejuvenation hardware dots the drawers (below).
Brewster explains. Here too, the designer chose a warm white paint for the millwork, complemented by bright white ceilings, a monochrome clawfoot tub and crisp, limestone-tiled floors. “I love the mixing of whites in this space—a flat white ceiling, warmer white walls and white floors. There’s a gradation of shades moving up the walls based off the white tones found in the marble.”
Said marble—which wraps the walk-in shower and tops the vanity the designer had fabricated from a vintage midcentury dresser—is a bold cut of Calacatta Viola Breccia. “It makes such a statement with the burgundy undertones,” gushes Brewster, who opted to pair the striking stone with exposed piping, yet again in an aged brass finish, “because that’s ho w bathroom plumbing actually looked and worked in period homes.”
While quiet, the finished spaces thrill with their many tone-on-tone material choices and hand-crafted details. When it comes to creating wow factor within a neutral palette, pulling layers of patina from the past, it seems, is an inspired place to start. isabelbrewsterinteriors.com
Farrow & Ball’s Slipper Satin blankets the primary bathroom, where an antique dresser was retrofitted as a vanity and topped with Calacatta Viola Breccia from United Marble. A tub from Vintage Tub & Bath adds a historic touch.
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GLOBAL VIEWS
Australia-based hardware company, Bankston Architectural is making its U.S. debut with the launch of a buzzy collaboration with New York-based design studio, Civilian. The 12-piece Hemispheres collection—named after the two parts of the world from which the and and Portoro bankston.com companies are headquartered—combines architectural and artistic flair with functional, standout hardware. Curving shapes and circular elements can be found throughout the line of levers, knobs and pulls as evident in the H03 Knob on Half Moon in Portoro Gold Marble on Smooth Nickel (right).
TAPPED OUT
With matte-black plumbing and hardware here to stay, Brizo is now o ering its beloved Kintsu bath collection in the popular fi nish. Named for the Japanese method of Kintsugi, which marries cracked pottery with gold, Kintsu combines Japanese wabi-sabi principles with a minimalistic Scandinavian ethos. Here, the discreet Widespread Lavatory faucet is shown in the matte black fi nish with wood inserts for a balanced and Zen aesthetic. Mother-of-pearl and concrete detailing are also available. brizo.com
STONE FACED
Coming o the heels of their debut line of mantels, Marmi is leaning further into product with the launch of Editions No. 2: Bath. Known for their custom natural stonework in high-end interiors, Marmi’s 20-piece bath collection features everything from vanities to pedestals to tubs in an impressive 17 stone choices. Here, the Hamilton Demilune Vanity in Picasso marble, designed by the brand’s creative director Neil Zuleta, is complete with burnished brass detailing, open side shelving, a fl uted front and walnut-lined drawers. marmistone.com
All in the Mix
VARIED TEXTURES MAKE A STRIKING STATEMENT IN A MARYLAND BATHROOM DESIGNED FOR DECOMPRESSION.
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Greige tiles, Formica vanities, a quintessential 1980s sunken jacuzzi: The bathroom, located in Clarksville, Maryland, was begging for a rewrite and designer Elizabeth Reich was happy to oblige. Spurred by her client’s love of Italy, Reich composed a surprising symphony of materials that bridges classic and contemporary for a transportive retreat. Below, the designer breaks down the details.
Wow Factor: My client wanted an unusual marble that reminded her of traveling abroad. We fell in love with this Calacatta Vagli Viola with its wine-colored veining and milky background. She wanted it everywhere at first, but we evolved to making it a focal point on the vanity, sinks, shower and casings.
Grounding Influence: The wood tiles are by Tabarka Studio, which warm up the room and add another element of texture and pattern. I fell in love with this monotone parquet; it’s simple yet interesting.
Hand Crafted: The walls are Venetian plaster by artisan Kelly Walker to give an aged feel, like something you would see in Europe. The pale umber color brings out the subtle golden tones in the marble.
Custom Content: The bespoke vanity was designed and built from white oak by a local cabinetmaker. The solid brass hardware is in a burnished finish by HRL Brass, and we loved the rectangular backplates which give them an extra cool factor. The standalone cabinet is also made of white oak, but the panels are reeded. Same material, different vibe! crosbyjenkins.com
Calacatta Vagli Viola marble from Gramaco Stone Source steals the show in this Maryland bathroom, where Visual Comfort & Co. sconces flank Arteriors mirrors. Wood tiles from Tabarka Studio and plaster walls by Kelly Walker of Artstar Custom Paintworks add texture.
HOLLY THOMPSON DESIGN
“WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING INTENTIONAL, DYNAMIC SPACES SO THAT THE PLACE YOU LIVE CAN BECOME THE PLACE YOU LOVE.”
Taking the time to perfect one’s craft is the key to creative growth and success. Enter Holly Thompson. After studying interior design, Holly launched her namesake firm from her home in the early 2000s. Thanks to her skills, talents, tenacity and flair, Holly’s reputation for design excellence flourished. “Our first magazine feature in 2017 is what truly put us on the map,” she says. “The attention that we garnered from that feature coincided with the opening of our first brick-and-mortar kitchen and bath showroom/design studio and me earning my master’s degree in interior design a short time later.” As they expanded their expertise and their reach, Holly and her team were landing bigger projects that involved a greater emphasis on interior architecture, “Which I find the most interesting and challenging,” she shares. Today, Holly Thompson Design is celebrated for conceiving and creating stylish, functional environments that reflect the wants, needs, tastes and visions of the people
who’ll live there. “Not merely beautiful, good design is also useful, inspiring and tailored to the homeowner,” says Holly. “With that in mind, I make sure I have a full understanding of who each client is, the budget they have to work with and how they wish to live before we embark on our design journey together.”
ASK THE EXPERT
What do you consider to be your greatest success?
Completing a custom renovation where the finished space is an immersive design experience rather than just something pretty to look at.
What sets your firm apart?
My having a master’s degree in interior design as well as a custom contracting team enables us to create stunning, complete transformations for our clients.
What’s new and next?
We are starting to focus on larger architectural transformations, both inside and out. I cut my teeth on integrating a seamless addition to a 100-year-old house and am now expanding this level of service to more c lients.
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Top Incorporating reclaimed architecture and bay windows brought this expansive kitchen addition to luxurious life. Left Layering modern touches and bold materials brings a sense of elegant whimsy to this vintage home. Right Iconic furnishings like the bentwood chairs, tulip table and sculptural fixture are
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this exciting new kitchen addition. Opposite left When there wasn’t space for the showpiece tub in this historic home’s bathroom, HTD placed it in the primary bedroom to stunning effect. Opposite right Creating meaningful, enjoyable spaces is the aim of good design. This cheerful and inspiring library embodies that ideal.
Photography Top, Left, Right + Opposite left by Bess McKinney; Opposite right by Jay Winter; Headshot by Angela Talley
Architecture and Landscape Architecture: Steve Giannetti, Giannetti Home Interior Design: Brooke Giannetti, Giannetti Home Home Builder: Jim Mullowney, Mullowney General Contractor, Inc.
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To orchestrate a new country estate for a Tennessee family, a designer duo combines calibrated notes of rusticity and elegance.
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The foyer embraces tradition via reclaimed gray-and-white marble checkerboard flooring from Exquisite Surfaces and a Gustavian settee from D. Larsson wearing Holland & Sherry’s Rambouillet velvet. Framed botanicals from Benton, Hayden & Associates accent walls painted Farrow & Ball’s Wimborne White.
Adherents of classical architecture in its purest form may frown on anyone who dares to step outside the bounds of tradition. But architect Steve Giannetti believes that if doing so improves the daily experience for the people who live there, some allowances should be embraced. “I’ve always been a bit of a rule breaker,” he shares. “I like to take the best ideas from all eras and blend them together.”
A sublime example of Steve’s approach plays out on Nashville’s pastoral outskirts, site of the new abode owners Dana and David Curtis have lovingly dubbed Bliss Manor. Theirs is a residence that certainly references history, yet very much comes across as here and now.
Formulating a design inspired by years of Dana’s personal sketches, the architect then took further cues from the DNA of storied Southern homes—including local favorite Cheekwood Estate—along with British manor houses Dana admired while living in England when she was young. So, while the residence boasts a classic pediment and limestone exterior, its au courant façade is enriched by soaring steel windows and doors painted soft gray. “When most people incorporate steel, the finish is darker, which means that material really defines the space,” Steve explains. In this case, “We wanted your eye to flow through without interruption, so the home feels connected to the landscape.”
To keep the large house from becoming cold or unwelcoming, the architect referenced the floor plans of older homes. “Rooms unfold sequentially as you walk through them,” reveals Steve, whose plan favors the enfilade in lieu of hallways. “There is only one hall on the first floor—and it leads to the primary suite.” This free-flowing configuration allows the couple and their four young children to easily interact, even when seated in neighboring rooms. “The spaces are laid out in such an intimate way,” Dana reveals. “Steve was so attuned to what we wanted for our family and how to make our home work for us and for entertaining.”
For the interiors, the Curtises engaged Steve’s wife, Brooke Giannetti, his partner in life and design. “When you hire Steve and Brooke, you get ‘one plus one equals three,’ ” Dana says. The
duo’s collaboration calls to mind longtime dance partners; every move is anticipated as they keep their eye on the goal of an extraordinary home. In the case of Bliss Manor, their collaboration produced a mix of classic—French giltwood mirrors, cut-crystal accents, oil paintings and oldworld textiles—with current: pale painted finishes, natural wood tones, breezy linens and plentiful clear glass. Room by room, Brooke’s judicious placements of hand-carved 18th- and 19th-century antiques provide ornate counterpoints to Steve’s comparatively streamlined millwork.
The home’s quiet color scheme centers on soft neutral tones shot through with a range of blues, the owners’ mutual favorite hue. Likewise, general contractor Jim Mullowney adhered to a similarly restrained material palette of stucco, limestone and white oak to affirm a clear flow between rooms. When spaces do deviate from this simplicity, it is to signal their specialness. The dining room, for example, adopts a more formal attitude with its French parquet floors, dramatic crystal chandelier and a scenic mural personalized to echo the view. The family room, meanwhile, feels more casual thanks to its wealth of oak—seen in wide-plank floors, vertical paneling and ceiling beams and trusses. “This room was partly inspired by a barn, so we wanted to give the impression that it could have been added over time,” Steve notes. Adds Brooke: “We remained aware that— although formal—this is a family home. So, we played with rusticity as well.”
The Giannettis hold tight to the thesis that interiors should be in constant conversation with exteriors; to that end, Steve also addressed the landscape design. Large windows and pocket doors open to reveal the pool, courtyard and garden from multiple points within the U-shaped rear of the residence. Back indoors, Brooke followed suit with a bevy of botanical prints and garden-inspired cement urns while Steve designed a powder room sink that looks plucked from an English potting shed.
Considering how beautifully the home’s refined design and grand scale support entertaining, it’s notable how well it equally fits the casual rhythms of modern family life. “People always remark how peaceful our home is. The colors are easy and natural, and nothing is too fussy,” Dana notes. “It truly is a place of bliss.”
Julie Neil Designs’ Bonbon chandelier presides over the living room. Highland House’s Gallas swivel chair, dressed in Rogers & Goffigon’s Biarritz velvet in Fountain, mingles with a circa-1790s settee from Jacqueline Adams Antiques.
Above: Maria Trimbell Murals painted a custom pastoral scene for the dining room, which includes depictions of local flora and even the Curtis family entering their nearby church. Draperies of Holland & Sherry’s Wool Challis in Azzurro accompany a Baguès sconce from Dawn Hill Antiques.
Opposite: Anchoring the same space is Rose Tarlow Melrose House’s Regency Dining Table in Tipperary mahogany, which is lit by a Fontaine Chandelier and encircled by St. Pierre Dining Side Chairs, all by Dennis & Leen. The latter don Holland & Sherry’s Rambouillet velvet in Millpond.
Above: Hickory Chair’s Amsterdam Counter Stools line the kitchen’s French oak island by Gaston & Wyatt. Antique lanterns from Artifacts hang above a Calacatta Gold marble countertop and backsplash from Indigo Granite & Tile, LLC.
Opposite: A weathered oak counter from M. Fowler Antiques anchors the bar room, providing a buffet-style serving spot beneath a Jamb globe pendant. The custom Gaston & Wyatt cabinet is painted Farrow & Ball’s Pavilion Gray in a striated finish to give the illusion of patina.
Above: McLean Lighting Works’ English Street Light helps cultivate the family room’s casual attitude. Highland House’s Marcel Skirted Sofas and Durant Chair—all from Bungalow Classic—converse with a French tapestry from Garden Variety Design.
Opposite: A Marvin transom window marks the transition from the family room to the courtyard. Beside the Absolute Pools swimming pool, Bevolo lanterns flank a pair of Formations’ Estate Chaises topped with pillows of DeLany & Long Ltd.’s Cabriolet outdoor velvet in Sky.
Panels of Rogers & Goffigon’s Meltemi linen in Avorio and Libeco bedding from The Iron Gate dress Rose Tarlow Melrose House’s Oppede Bed in the primary bedroom. A lantern from Foxglove Antiques & Galleries hangs above.
Above: Polished nickel Classic Brass hardware adorns the primary bathroom’s bespoke Gaston & Wyatt vanity, joined by a Swedish side chair from Patina Home & Garden. 1stdibs-sourced Baguès crystal sconces flank the reproduction 19th-century French gilt mirror by Eloquence.
Opposite: In the same space, a classic undermount tub and Etoile tub filler—both by Waterworks—sit beside Marvin windows and Riviera Bronze doors that look onto the private walled garden. Charles Edwards’ Hanging Ophelia Lantern highlights honed limestone flooring from Higgins Stone.
Above: Farrow & Ball’s Pink Ground and Middleton Pink were blended to paint the walls of one daughter’s bedroom—a perfect match to custom bed canopies of Rogers & Goffigon’s Cumulus linen in Rosebud. The carved Chelsea beds and benches are by Mimi London, Inc.
Opposite: This guest bedroom charms in Sanderson’s avian-print Tuileries wallcovering and trim painted Farrow & Ball’s Cooking Apple Green. A Lee Industries rocker in Rosemary Hallgarten bouclé rests atop an Elizabeth Eakins rug from Holland & Sherry.
SKY HIGH
From a picturesque perch overlooking Nashville’s skyline, architectural furnishings and intrepid hues set the mood for a couple’s next chapter.
WRITTEN BY MICHELLE BRUNNER | PHOTOGRAPHY
BY ZEKE RUELAS
Interior Design: Ray Booth, McAlpine Home Builder: Ian Hartert, Hartert-Russell, LLC
A Ross Gardam chandelier from Fair commands one corner of the great room, where a JD Staron rug grounds J.M. Szymanski coffee tables from 1stdibs. The circa-1958 Erwin-Lambeth for Tomlinson slipper chair was reupholstered in Mokum Textiles’ ochre Alpaca Velvet from Paul Plus.
When you live mere steps from Music City’s famed Lower Broadway, it’s a given that you’ll hear the strains of honkytonk drifting in through any window at street level. But to be able to savor those notes—diffused to a subtle hum—from a penthouse aerie perched 38 stories above the city? That is a rare treat. “This location is a real catbird seat for Nashville,” says designer Ray Booth, adding that the expansive view outclasses even the energetic soundtrack. “The first time I walked into this space, it utterly took my breath away,” he explains. “You walk right up to this huge wall of windows and can’t help but be in awe of the burgeoning skyline before you.”
Spanning 180 degrees, those prized vistas— revealing bustling cityscape, the Cumberland River and the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in the distance—are exactly what lured homeowners Tuck Hardie and Jennifer Coyle to the newly constructed Four Seasons Private Residences Nashville in the heart of downtown. Though the pair splits their time between New York City and the Tennessee capital, they consider the latter their home base. So, with most of their brood having graduated from college, they traded in their Green Hills suburban abode for the perks of luxury high-rise living. “As couples get older, you appreciate the ability to lock the door and go,” Jennifer notes. “This better suits our lifestyle now. Plus, the views are pretty enticing.”
By the time Booth came on board, the couple already had selected several of their home’s finishes, including herringbone wood floors and veneered kitchen cabinetry, from the building’s standard offerings. Teaming with Tuck and Jennifer’s longtime general contractor, Ian Hartert, Booth then added heft and gravitas to the understated interior architecture. These refined millwork updates include a built-in media wall in the primary bedroom, rift-sawn white oak cabinetry for her closet and quartersawn walnut for his.
Greeted by three walls of windows, Booth gravitated toward furniture and lighting that would not obstruct the glorious views. Examples include the low-slung console placed before the
great room windows and slender kitchen pendants that maintain a minimalist profile in absence of upper cabinets. “We wanted to ensure everything was oriented toward looking outward, not inward,” Jennifer explains. “The design needed to be elevated enough to be worthy of the building but subdued enough to not compete with the scenery.”
Because his clients love entertaining, Booth brought the open-format great room down to a more intimate scale using intuitive seating groups that naturally invite conversation. The central question became: “How can furnishings act as architecture to help break down a space and make it cozy, comfortable and intimate, and feel like a home?” says the designer, who chose pieces with strong, architectural silhouettes. The dining table—which he designed with clean lines to evoke Mies Van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion— contrasts with more organic forms, such as the amorphous coffee tables and a rounded sofa that floats like a nebulous cloud between the living and dining spaces. Echoing this theme of angles and curves is a pair of dynamic, sculptural chandeliers featuring intersecting rods and discs. Booth likens the composition of furniture and lighting to the way punctuation brings pauses and emphasis to a sentence: These pieces are “like adding a comma here and an exclamation point there,” he muses.
The color palette proved equally dynamic, with bold tones of amethyst, eggplant, topaz and teal dotting a predominantly neutral backdrop. “When it came to color, they were ‘coming in hot,’ as they say,” Booth shares with a laugh. Each of the unexpected hues was pulled directly from the clients’ art collection, which includes the realistic sculpture of Lothar Vigelandzoon and the ultra-colorful paintings of George Rodrigue. With limited wall space to showcase these treasured acquisitions, editing was key. “Ray would say, ‘You tell us the most special pieces and we will figure out a way to make it all work,’ ” Jennifer relays. “His team made a real effort to understand what matters to us and how we live in our space.” And in the end, that extra effort made the results that much more dynamic, successful and surprising. “Special projects like these are an opportunity to evolve how you perceive design for yourself and your clients,” Booth says. “The high-rise context creates a challenge and a chance to think, and we’re always excited to try new things.”
Anchoring Terra Legno floors, the kitchen’s Mystery White marble island hosts a mix of custom Bjork Studio dining benches and Chris Lehrecke-designed pedestals from Ralph Pucci. Slim Apparatus pendants from R Hughes keep the focus on the views.
Above: Shades of eggplant—seen in an Alicia Adams Alpaca throw and coordinating Dot stools by Avenue Road— accent the great room’s Collection Particulière sectional from R Hughes. Draperies of Casamance’s linen-blend Zazen textile from Ernest Gaspard soften the backdrop.
Opposite: A Jan Kath rug anchors the Block dining table and Taperback side chairs, all of which Booth authored for Hickory Chair. Holland & Sherry wool on the latter nods to the surrounding purple hills while an Abramczyk Studio chandelier from Ralph Pucci echoes the clouds.
Porter Teleo wallpaper from Travis and Company makes a graphic statement in the primary bedroom, where Elan Atelier’s Twig chair from Paul Plus rests upon a Crosby Street Studios rug. The Liaigre sofa wears Rose Tarlow Melrose House’s Duncan fabric in Maple from Jerry Pair.
Opposite: Booth accented the guest bedroom with Holland & Sherry’s Volutes wallpaper and Stewart Furniture’s Larson bed featuring Designs of the Times’ Farrar fabric. Community Manufacturing’s Sling side table serves as a nightstand.
Right: In the dressing area, Hudson Valley Lighting Group sconces illuminate a custom vanity by Hartert-Russell with Amerock hardware. Powell & Bonnell’s Obi stool from R Hughes, upholstered in Yarn Collective mohair from Wareco, completes the vignette.
TAILORED IN TOWN
Replete with rich finishes and bespoke features, a family’s new South Carolina condo offers fresh perspective in a rekindled metropolis.
WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY BLACKMON | STYLING BY THEA
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Architecture: Mitch Lehde, MHK
Architecture
Interior Design: Cynthia Masters, Panageries
Home Builder: Larry Myers, Inéo Builders
Suddenly, Greenville, South Carolina, seems to be the city on everyone’s lips. But its recent surge in popularity certainly didn’t happen overnight. Nurtured over decades of careful urban planning, the city’s downtown has steadily revitalized, inviting boutiques, art galleries and eateries into the industrial vestiges of its textile-industry past. Today, Main Street fizzes with activity on dining patios, walking trails and the gracefully engineered single-suspension pedestrian Liberty Bridge, all embracing the master-planned Falls Park at the city’s heart.
The beautification of this popular urban center proves the power of design to transform the identity of places and spaces. It was largely that principle that governed the creation of one couple’s new condominium there, found at Camperdown Plaza in downtown’s vibrant core. Enticed from classic suburbia (they also have a weekend home on nearby Lake Keowee), the pair hoped to transform their initially nondescript unit into something “homey, modern and befitting the energy of the city,” the wife describes. As avid hosts, they “also wanted an intimate place to have friends over for cocktails before dinner or a Broadway show at the Peace Center,” the husband continues.
The couple—who share a teen son and a daughter in her 20s—turned to residential designer Mitch Lehde and interior designer Cynthia Masters to add comfort and custom details. Aiming to balance the unit’s existing concrete and steel, they took “a softer, more organic and textural approach,” Masters notes. Rich alder wood millwork now brings dimension to walls, doors and storage cabinetry right from the front threshold, where an elongated entry hall with a low ceiling helps carve out a sense of arrival. As Lehde explains, this space “creates a compression point that then releases” guests into the sunlit great room, where floor-to-ceiling windows reveal views of office towers, restored red-brick industrial buildings and the tree-covered foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond.
Realized by general contractor Larry Myers, this extra layer of alder millwork serves as the apartment’s defining feature, camouflaging the kitchen’s appliances and pantry, gracing bespoke bookcases and more. The custom casework even extends to a wet bar Masters accented in industrial
style, integrating hand-forged iron cabinets by local artisan Daniel Marinelli complemented with frosted-glass details. Enhanced by an antiqued mirror backsplash, the vignette offers a subtle nod to Camperdown Plaza’s past life as a 19th-century textile mill.
Breaking up the abundance of rich wood throughout, stone specimens in lighter, cooler tones add contrast. Slabs of inky San Simone marble tumble down the powder room’s walls and vanity, accenting its fluted wood cabinetry; white Macaubas quartzite clads the kitchen’s countertops and backsplash; and bookmatched graystone inlays the primary bedroom’s bespoke alder wood platform bed. “We actively tried to repeat materials and motifs, so all spaces in the home would flow together and feel connected,” Masters shares.
But the apartment’s fusion of wood and stone reaches a grand crescendo in the midcenturyinspired great room, where an integrated alder wood media unit helps furnish “everything the clients could ever need for entertaining in one large, open space,” the designer says. Here, Masters composed a genteel atmosphere using plush seating, including a clean-lined sofa and tufted armchairs that swivel for ease of conversation. “We made sure to juxtapose the rectilinear elements with soft curves, so arrangements never feel stiff,” she notes. Emphasizing comfort are touchable upholstery textiles such as mohair velvet, leather and bouclé. All look debonair in cocktail-hour shades like cognac, smoky gray and peacock blue (the wife’s favorite hue). Throughout, a sophisticated lighting scheme by Kerry Penwell deepens the apartment’s layered ambience, accentuating its interior architecture while bathing gathering areas in an amber glow.
Seen straight ahead from the entry hall and found just a step beyond the kitchen, an open-air terrace extends the living space, allowing the family to savor downtown’s sights and sounds from sunup to sundown. From their bird’s-eye view, the owners catch regular firework displays exploding over Fluor Field baseball stadium, gaze at the cascades of Reedy River Falls and witness the turn of the surrounding trees to autumnal color. A year-round calendar of festivals fulfills their zest for life, as do frequent cocktail parties with friends. Concludes the wife: “We love that we can feel the energy of the city along with the peace of the mountain views, but that we’re also above all of it.”
In the great room, a fireplace of Aquabella quartzite from Ciot fits snugly within surrounding custom alder wood cabinetry by Americraft, Inc. Lee Jofa’s Menger Velvet and Kravet’s Windsor Mohair swathe the swivel chairs and sofa, respectively. Noir’s Tamela Stool stands between.
Counter stools covered in Jerry Pair Leather’s Incredibull in Cork sidle up to a kitchen island capped with Ciot-sourced white Macaubas quartzite. The same material clads the countertops, backsplash and hood. The iron display cabinets are by Daniel Marinelli Studios.
Above: San Simone marble from Ciot cascades down the powder room wall and surrounds its Kohler undermount sink, which also features Brizo’s Levoir faucet. Instead of hanging in the expected spot above the sink, the mirror is integrated into bespoke cabinetry by Americraft, Inc.
Opposite: Extra-fine arrowroot grass cloth by Phillip Jeffries lends tactility to the walls of the study, where Eames lounge chairs by Herman Miller flank Wildwood’s Homer Lamp atop Bernhardt’s Benson Side Table. Visual Comfort & Co.’s Anette Picture Lights illuminate the bookshelves.
Above: A trickling fountain by Concrete Canvas softens the city sounds on the terrace, which is floored with Tesoro’s Craft porcelain in Yarn from Clayton Tile. Miramar armchairs sit alongside a Mesa side table and coffee table—all made of weather-ready teak by RH.
Opposite: Boasting an inlaid panel of Ciot-sourced graystone, a custom Americraft, Inc. alder wood platform bed coordinates with the fluted wood base of Baker’s Aemilius Bench, underscoring the condo’s rich material palette. Sherwin-Williams’ Alabaster coats the walls.
