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Fresh green rugs in subtle shades make the case for a not-so-neutral base.
The workhorse rooms of a Washington home designed by Lisa Staton lay the charm on thick.
An Atlanta bedroom designed by Beth Webb is all softness courtesy of its Tara Shaw Maison bed, Loro Piana fabric skirt and Julia B. Casa linens.
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DONGHIA’S CRESCENT CHAIR AND OTTOMAN
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With their latest collection, Icons II, Donghia taps its extraordinary archive once more to create updated iterations of founder Angelo Donghia’s original designs. The Crescent Chair and Ottoman, newly arrived in the company’s showrooms, is a celebration of his mastery of scale, tailoring, comfort and elegance. “The two-tier slipper chair became a staple in Angelo’s own decor as well as his clients’ homes,” explains Doug Garfinkle, who was named creative director shortly after the company
was purchased by Kravet in 2020. (Donghia founded his company in 1968 and was renowned as much for his business acumen as for his interiors, which brought such clients as Halston and Ralph Lauren.)
“Versatile and overstuffed, it came to embody and identify his style as luxurious, relaxed and distinctly American,” Garfinkle adds of the iconic design. This newly released model honors archival forms but has been updated for today. “The Crescent Chair embraces patterns and a playful spirit,” Garfinkle continues. “Its function and casual nature invite a relaxed, lounge-like atmosphere, yet the tailoring remains second to none. Modern and elegant, the Crescent Chair pays homage to the past while moving the vision forward.” kravet.com
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MRS. HOWARD
The return of decorator Phoebe Howard’s Charlotte location of Mrs. Howard has been watched with much anticipation. Following a two-year hiatus, the brand has reemerged in a freshly renovated outpost on Cherokee Road. The building benefits from updates by Phoebe’s husband, residential designer Jim Howard, including a welcoming portico and new cupola that floods the stairwell with light. Arched doors frame gracious rooms that balance human scale with beautiful details. Custom burl wood wallpaper and opulent fireplaces provide an elegant backdrop for weekly refreshed inventory.
The Howards’ vision brings new offerings while honoring the brand’s classic spirit. “It’s still pretty,” assures Jim, noting the couple’s shared collection for Sherrill Furniture and a mini Cowtan & Tout showroom on the top floor.
“The Charlotte design community really wrapped their arms around us,” comments Phoebe, adding that this warm welcome has stirred ideas for updates to other Mrs. Howard locations. For now, keep an eye out for Phoebe’s fifth tome, The Waterfront House: Living with Style on the Coast, hitting bookstores in April. mrshowardpersonalshopper.com
FAB COLLAB
MICHAEL HABACHY X JAIPUR LIVING
Atlanta stalwarts Michael Habachy and Jaipur Living recently unveiled an inspired new collaboration: four undyed wool rugs that emphasize organic beauty, layered narratives and neutral tones. The Gamil Collection (meaning “beautiful” in Arabic) draws on Habachy’s Coptic heritage and sacred Egyptian sites such as Giza, Saqqara and the dunes of the Sahara. Here, the designer shares more. habachydesigns.com; jaipurliving.com
Why Jaipur Living? We share a common commitment to artistry, authenticity and ethical production. Their goal to create stunning designs with depth aligns with my own. Each rug is handwoven using sustainable materials and a 10-step process— ensuring meticulous detail while preserving tradition.
What was your inspiration?
This collection is a tribute to my Coptic heritage, from the use of natural wool to desert-inspired colors. Patterns reference iconic Egyptian sites, linking the past and the present. These rugs are designed to stir emotion and embody narrative, which is something I aim for in all of my work.
How do these rugs enhance design projects? They honor roots—both my own and those of the Indian artisans who handweave them with double-washed yarns. This method produces a mix of high and low textures, enhancing the sheen and plushness of the wool. Intended to be both the focal point and foundation of a room, these rugs evoke serenity and a grounding connection to nature.
ARTFUL LIVING
REBECCA ATWOOD
Artist Rebecca Atwood began her career as a product designer for Anthropologie and other brands before launching her eponymous textile line in New York a decade ago. After seven fruitful years in her Brooklyn studio, she and her family resettled in Charleston, a coastal escape nodding to her nostalgic Cape Cod upbringing. Establishing her new studio in a burgeoning neighborhood called The Neck has provided triple the square footage and ample room for growth. With a sharpened focus on the trade, her textile techniques encompass digital printing, screen printing, weaving and embroidery. “I’m passionate about ensuring every product is just right before we release it; some designs can take up to two years to perfect,” Atwood reveals. A devotion to fine-tuning color and texture unites each creation, which she calls “an art form meant to be used and touched.” By February, expect a new motif, Bubbly Leaves, plus alluring new hues of the perennially popular Oceanwave, Dashes and Speckled patterns. Wallcoverings range from clay-coated papers and grass cloth to non-woven fiber, but as Atwood’s studio scales up, so does production: Her first two scenic murals debuted this past fall, with two more arriving shortly. @rebecca_atwood
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ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW OF NASHVILLE
Now in its 35th year, the Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville ranks consistently among the country’s most esteemed, touting more than 150 top antiques and horticultural dealers and drawing thousands of attendees with a taste for life’s finest. The 2025 show, presented January 31-February 2 by Northern Trust, takes cues from the iconic patterns of three signature fabric partners—Fabricut, Clarence House and Jean Monro—while exquisite gardens highlight botanical beauty. “The garden showcases are always showstoppers, and this
year is really going to wow people,” shares Elizabeth Lawrence, who serves as honorary cochair alongside her business partner, design luminary Bunny Williams. “As Bunny always says, gardens are rooms, too, and interiors and exteriors go hand-in-hand.” To wit, custombuilt follies provided by the Preservation Society of Nashville flank the entrance, beguiling guests to a naturalistic display by Cheekwood. Don’t miss the series of lectures that celebrate living beautifully, both indoors and out. antiquesandgardenshow.com
INSPIRING MIND
MONICA STEWART
As principal of Athens, Georgiabased design firm The Misfit House, Monica Stewart’s work highlights livable, genuine spaces that connect inhabitants to the past and age gracefully over time. Since 2021, Stewart has also steered Evolve Lighting Co.—a designer-loved line of heritage-inspired light fixtures featuring patinated metals and special details. Read on to learn how it all started. @themisfithouse; @evolvelightingco
First, what is a misfit house? I grew up moving all around Georgia, making the most of each place. Later on in life, I realized, “I love my home, but it’s a misfit house—full of misfit furniture that I’ve arranged and rearranged until it felt
right.” If a piece has sentimental value, I think it’s worth planning around, even if it’s a uniquely weird painting.
Do you have a design philosophy?
I believe in embracing the wear and tear of life and using authentic materials. Maybe your plaster will crumble a bit— but that’s the beauty of it.
How did Evolve Lighting Co. originate?
I commissioned local metalsmith Mike Harboldt to create a custom light for a project, which added a lot of character to the home. As the collaborations continued, we decided to go for it. Some of the fixtures are vintage influenced, but most were made to fill a void.
Any news? I’m coming out with my own line of fabrics! I cofounded it with artist Hollis McFadden, formerly of Block and Brayer. It’s all linen—a mix of florals, checks, solids, stripes and geometrics.
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RADAR
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In an Atlanta home, designer Barbara Westbrook employed an elegant tonal palette for a sweeping living room space.
Inner LIGHT
Soak up winter’s rays with sculptural, sun-drenched spaces plucked from LUXE regions across the country.
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“This Bainbridge Island, Washington, entry interacts with light filtered through oldgrowth timber and reflected off the nearby water. The plaster walls offer a textural reflectivity, so the space can respond to seasonal changes.”
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“Morning sunshine in this dining nook is soft and muted, but in the evenings, sunset pours in, creating beautiful, dramatic patterns of light. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the Sonoma County, California, vistas over cocktails with friends.”
“The main lifestyle goal was exposing this primary bathroom to the light and New York City skyline views, which we did in large part by removing a centrally located double vanity and replacing it with a 360-degree-view curved glass shower.”
–Bennett Leifer bennettleifer.com
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“We really embraced the mountain vistas in this Avon, Colorado, living room. Our goal was to create a relaxed, sophisticated space and to soften the iron windows with sheer curtains and sumptuous neutral upholstery.”
–Suzanne Kasler suzannekasler.com
“This Houston home’s main stair sits at the nexus of several spaces with large windows. Throughout the day, its geometric planes receive differing conditions of sun, highlighting it in a dynamic way.”
–Benjamin Johnston benjamin-johnston.com
“Looking out from this guest bedroom in Johnson City, Texas, the cliffs and river appear like a meditation space. Furnishings are soft in shape and large in scale, so the light can really hug them. The yellow curtains mimic the peaceful tones of sunset.”
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CALM & COLLECTED
FOR DESIGNER BETH WEBB, SERENITY IN THE BEDROOM—AND BEYOND—COMES DOWN TO CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF WHITE.
WRITTEN BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT
Pale, nature-inspired tones converge in a luxurious bedroom in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Drapes of Rose Cumming fabric and an Eve and Staron rug wrap the space in softness.
The gracious four-poster bed is Holly Hunt.
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Beloved for her neutral, tonal, collected interiors, Atlanta-based designer Beth Webb is a master craftswoman of peaceful environs, whether seaside, mountain top or in the heart of a city. And in no space is fostering a tranquil visual language more important than the bedroom—a cocooning place of retreat that’s squarely top of mind during this season of hibernation.
Webb’s distinct brand of quiet luxury is on proud display in her muchanticipated monograph, Embracing Beauty: Serene Spaces for Living (Rizzoli, February 2025), which promenades 14 magnificent homes from Florida to the Grand Tetons. Within its glossy pages, the designer subtly divulges the elements that, for her, compose a restful bedroom: soft palettes, gracious canopy beds trimmed with diaphanous drapery, richly textured
wall treatments, crisp Italian linens and a perch with patina to take in the views out the window.
Below, in an unpublished passage adapted exclusively for the pages of LUXE, the designer expounds on capturing the feeling of white (rather than the hue itself), and on the fundamentals that together make a home a sanctuary. Take a page from her design philosophy playbook in reimagining your own boudoir for a long winter’s nap.
The snowfall outside the window in Paris makes the city white in its body, white in its quiet. I wake early and sit in the lamplight, watching. This white. This quiet. How do we inhabit it? How do we maintain, in Stieglitz’s words, this “great white stillness?”
This is what I’m seeking: to enable us to live inside this sheltering. Sanctuary,
A creamy white bedroom in Atlanta synthesizes designer Beth Webb’s (portrait above) quiet yet layered approach. The Tara Shaw Maison bed sports a skirt of Loro Piana fabric and custom Julia B. Casa linens.
refuge—there are many names. “Embrace” speaks to this intimacy—to being sheltered and protected. When you are held by light, by space, by music, by a beloved, there can be a luminosity to embrace. There is an aura of refuge.
I studied fine art at university and, early in my career, visited the Florence Academy of Art, where they still taught in the tradition of 19th-century École des
Beaux-Arts academicians. They drew from life, down to the bones. They studied: line, material, proportion, placement, negative space, composition. My intention to this day is to apply that visual language of art to interiors. A room is an immersive composition. A key tool is light. In each of our projects, we start sculpting space with light. Our palette is quiet but always subtly tailored to the qualities of light in that landscape. East and west, mountain and coast, there is an intimacy of the interaction between light and color that we are very attentive to. At its best, it enables dissolution into quiet and contentment.
Within these serene interiors, detail enables discovery over time—all is not immediately revealed. When you study painting, you learn the value of negative space, of absence, of what is withheld. Like the work of the symbolist poets, it’s about allusion, not explication. “The ‘blanks’ indeed take on importance,” writes Mallarmé. It’s only upon closer
attention that one discovers the subtle shadings, the refinements, the textures. From the way the local light interacts with a palette—and how the subtlest difference in shade can transform the feeling of a space—to the touch of a textile so soft that it elicits an immediate sense of calm, a deeply attentive choreography of these elements enables the whole to be much more than the sum of its parts. It creates atmosphere. It creates sanctuary. And sanctuary is a form of embrace. When you imbue a home with warmth, welcome, charm and ease, it holds you in return—a room becomes a refuge, a house, a haven. As a designer, it is my life’s work to achieve this with each and every room. I want it to be well-designed, I want it to be beautiful but, more than anything, I want it to provide peace. bethwebb.com, rizzoliusa.com
Ethereal drapes on a canopy bed are a signature stroke of Webb’s, as seen in her forthcoming monograph (cover left). In this Brays Island, South Carolina, bedroom, panels of scrim linen from Ulster Linen offer a touch of rustic elegance.
Bedroom Bliss
FROM LUXURIOUS LINENS TO A BED FIT FOR ROYALTY, A SERENE SLUMBER AWAITS.
Sweet Dreams
THE FOUNDER OF THE LUXURY BED COLLECTION SHARES TIPS FOR GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP.
Known as the Sleep Whisperer, Mary Pat Wallace understands just how important selecting the right mattress is when it comes to getting proper shut-eye. It’s the one item in your home that is used more than anything else and can have the biggest impact on wellbeing. Below, Wallace shares what to keep in mind when investing in a mattress. theluxurybedcollection.com
Materials Matter
It’s essential that the mattress companies I work with use natural materials. Spending eight hours a night with your face in something that’s full of harmful chemicals is not ideal. Both Hästens and Vispring are focused on using wood bases that aren’t treated with toxins along with flax, cotton, wool and steel springs. And what these materials do, depending on quantity and how they’re layered with the different spring designs, is deliver a completely elevated feel and sleeping experience.
Personalization Is Key
Different body densities require different mattress makeups. The brands at The Luxury Bed Collection offer split tensions, which can make all the difference when sleeping in the same bed with someone. For example, a smaller person needs less support and more pressure relief. I personally think that most people are sleeping on mattresses that are way too firm—go with what feels better to you!
Do Your Homework
I admit that I cringe when I hear about online purchases—you really should go in person to test a mattress. We have locations in Chicago, Dallas and Naples, Florida, and I urge people to come in, book some time, turn your cellphone off and get educated. Tell us how you’re sleeping, what your needs are, and let us help guide you through this process so you can find a mattress that, no joke, that will change your life and keep you healthy.
Zen Oasis
CARVING OUT SPACE TO BREATHE, A DALLAS INTERIOR DESIGN TEAM FORMS A ROOM LAYERED IN TEXTURE AND GEARED TOWARD HOLISTIC LIVING.
WRITTEN BY LARA HALLOCK
“This room was designed as a sanctuary for the homeowner,” says Cody Brown, co-owner of Bridges Brown Interiors. With partner Jeremy Bridges, he incorporates a lifestyle-oriented approach to the firm’s timeless and eclectic designs. To create a peaceful meditation room in an expansive Dallas home, Brown focused on all-natural materials that allude to the outdoors: A cork wallcovering pressed with specks of gold leaf creates a meditative backdrop; a set of hand-crocheted silk lights present a range of stony hues; and green acts as an accent throughout, as seen in a molded
When envisioning a room to nourish body and spirit, designers Jeremy Bridges
and organic colors. The
and warmth.
tinted mirror by artist Christophe Gaignon. Tactility also played a huge factor so that the client could sit as comfortably crosslegged atop the plush rug as on the linenupholstered chaise. “Every home should have a space like this,” Brown muses, “somewhere you can go and be quiet and align your mind and body so that you’re healthier.” bridgesbrowninteriors.com
(far left) and Cody Brown (left) focused on natural materials
Hamimi pendants, credenza from Decca Home and Perennials-covered RH chaise build on themes of rejuvenation
A LAUNCHPAD FOR LIFELONG SUCCESS
While everyone who attends college takes formative experiences away from it, some find it to be a life and career-defining moment. Lauren Moore falls into the latter. “My dream to own my own firm began in college,” the designer says. “In my studio five class, my professor— who is still teaching today—assigned each student a different project. I was to design a retail space for an art gallery and create all the marketing materials, including the company name. During this process, the name Modern Remains was created. My business partner, Betsy Trabue, and I both attended Belmont University’s O’More College, and we feel the education we received is pivotal in where we are today.” And indeed, it is a wonderful place to be. Moore and Trabue have built a thriving firm known for its customized concepts. “We strive to reflect our clients’ beliefs and tastes in our work,” Trabue shares. “We believe that creating spaces that are functional and beautiful helps clients to discover their best life.”
INFORMED BY THE PAST
When the duo arrived at Belmont University’s O’More College, they had each already achieved academic success. Moore began her college experience by earning a degree in marketing and international business. Trabue did the same, but in psychology. When both realized that their degrees didn’t translate into careers that truly impassioned them, they went back to school. Today, those backgrounds prove useful in their roles as Principal Designers of Modern Remains. “We find inspiration in the past in other ways too,” Moore says. “Historical homes and buildings are a key source of influence for us.”
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With a focus on lighting, an edited guide to beautiful pieces and the companies who make them. Plus, movers and shakers making waves in wellness.
BRIGHT FUTURE
A look into the made-in-America lighting companies that are illuminating the way forward.
WRITTEN BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON
Family Affair
BOYD LIGHTING
Shepherding Boyd
Lighting into the future is creative director Schuyler Sweet, a fourth-generation Boyd family member. The company was founded in San Francisco in 1921 and has more than a century of legacy under its belt, including creating the fixtures for the city’s famous Opera House in the ’30s. Since then, it has navigated changing design movements—Beaux Arts, Art Deco, midcentury modern—and countless innovations. That’s where Sweet comes in, with one eye on the past and one on the
future, with a goal to distill and finesse the Boyd DNA. “Every generation has their own philosophy,” he says. “My ethos is to bring Boyd back to its classic modern roots and add a levity to the brand.”
Boyd is now headquartered in Colorado, where everything is handmade to order. At the intersection of its aesthetic are materials like brass, bronze and copper— nonferrous, nonrusting materials that will stand the test of time—in silhouettes and shapes devoid of extraneous details. “Part of the challenge is making a really simple design,” says Sweet. “There’s elegance in simplicity.” The Ovalo pendant above embodies these principles: unadorned, hand-finished brass loops are suspended from the ceiling and illuminated by an LED light source. As for what’s to come this year, Schuyler hints at a move towards
femininity and softness, with glass having a noticeable presence. “Design is allowed to change with the times and reflect what is going on in the world—it’s a dialogue, a visual language.” boydlighting.com
photos: leo sideras for boyd lighting.
Boyd Lighting’s elegant Ovalo pendant hangs dramatically over a staircase. Schuyler Sweet (below), the company’s creative director, who joined the company in 2011, oversees the brand’s identity from its Colorado headquarters.
Forging Ahead
HUBBARDTON FORGE
“When I first started at Hubbardton Forge 13 years ago, I didn’t have a job title,” says Andy Morter. “I was given a long leash to explore and tinker with materials and LEDs, which were changing the lighting landscape at the time.” Fast-forward to present day, and Morter, now design developer under the direction of VP of Design David Kitts, continues to experiment and take creative liberties, resulting in provocative creations like the Snaps collection, shown here and launching early this year.
The system’s leather straps, connecting LED modules that sit within alabaster discs, are fully customizable, giving interior designers the freedom to play with the configuration and positioning to create unique and bold installations. The fluid design is not necessarily inspired by a place or thing or era, but rather by the raw materials at hand. “It’s about the exploration of parts and pieces and bringing these materials and new technologies together,” says Morter.
The Vermont company’s goal is to build upon its storied foundation for everything created, from the newest leather Snaps collection to its iconic metal offerings. What began as a forgery 50 years ago has evolved into so much more, but staying ahead while remaining true to their roots is a formula they have mastered thus far. hubbardtonforge.com
Andy Morter, Hubbardton Forge’s design developer, installs the brand’s Snaps design (here and above), which can be configured in various ways (top and left).
Quality Control
RTO LIGHTING
“I’m definitely the orchestra leader in our opera of sorts,” Robert True Ogden says of RTO Lighting, the company he founded 20 years ago and which has since grown to some 60 people. Departments dedicated to woodworking, ceramics and metalworking are filled with talented makers working alongside employees in logistics and prototyping to create pieces that sing.
At the beginning of Ogden’s career, crafting lights was a creative side gig that didn’t have the limitations of his day job, but he soon realized pursuing it full-time was far more fulfilling. Today, RTO Lighting is a craft-first company whose products are all handmade in its Philadelphia workshop, something Ogden feels immensely proud of as he oversees the artisans who put together each item.
“My hope is that, in having outstanding quality, these designs will be collected and passed down through generations,” he says.
Most recently, Ogden has come together with designer and owner of Fair showroom Brad Ford to launch their first lighting collaboration, the Alina Collection, comprising table, floor and pendant lights with beautiful hair-on-hide shades. Ogden was inspired after reading an article about leather tanning and some of the toxicities caused by the process, instead wanting to embrace the natural product as is. The makers love how the product turned out—cowlicks and all—with the RTO Lighting founder noting, “There’s a simplicity to the designs that celebrates form, function and materiality”. rtolighting.com; fair-design.com
The new Alina Collection by RTO Lighting (founder Robert True Ogden, left) and designer Brad Ford features hair-on-hide shades in several rich hues, as seen on the Alina Pendant (here) and Table Lamp (below).
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Hartley Lamp in Cerulean / Price upon request / portaromana.com
Phoebe Stacked Table Lamp in Antiqued White Ceramic with Kelly Wearstler / $799 / visualcomfort.com
Squiggle Table Lamp in Brass / $179 / brightech.com
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1. Cucina Pendant Hanging Stem / From $375 / bevolo.com
2. Cullen Pendant in Black Leather / $229 / fourhands.com
3. Luna Modern Vine Chandelier in Bronze Crystal and Beige Silver Finish / $5,995 / studio.hammerton.com
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5. Beyond Astral Pendant in Aged Brass / Price upon request / schonbek.com
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Slabs
That Tell a Story
A brand synonymous with stone mastery, Walker Zanger offers a curated selection of striking slabs sourced from quarries worldwide. Experience the textures, tones, and unique character of each stone in person at a showroom near you. What’s your next design adventure? Visit walkerzanger.com
Featured Material: Nouvelle Grey Marble, Calacatta
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FRESH FOCUS
Discover visionary talents and new products that aim to elevate every aspect of the home with well-being in mind.
Sheer Genius
For nearly 70 years, Jack Lenor Larsen’s eponymous line of textiles has been a go-to source for organic-meets-contemporary fabrics, utilizing techniques both old and new to create one-of-a-kind designs. Of Larsen’s many offerings—decorative weaves, nubby wovens, velvets and wools— it’s the brand’s attention to the humble sheer and its duty to diffuse the light from
a sun-drenched window that designers have long admired. Take the Koto textured sheer (from their latest collection inspired by African crafts) hung here. The gauzy open weave texture is a blend of wool and linen with a hint of metallic yarn that subtly shimmers in the sunlight—a glimmering surprise even on winter’s longer and darker days, letting the outdoors in. cowtan.com
photo: courtesy larsen.
Standouts from Larsen’s newest collection include Koto, a dreamy sheer woven with metallic thread, and Kifi, a diamond-shaped jacquard weave.
DOUBT
All Natural
Ali Davin has spent decades in the industry developing her unique approach to luxurious, sustainable design, which in many cases begins with using environmentally safe, nontoxic materials alongside lots of natural light. See, for instance, the Healdsburg, California, dining area at left, which features reclaimed wooden beams, linen drapery and metal furniture as well as limestone ooring. Door ventilation on three sides of the room activates a lovely cross breeze, and the space was designed with sunrise and sunset positioning in mind to create energy efficiencies. Curious where to start when creating your own healthy space? Davin, who owns San Francisco-based Jute Interior Design, recently published Live Natural , a book offering inspirational visuals and accessible tips for creating a cleaner home. juteinteriordesign.com
Artful Endeavor
Endeavor
furniture, ceramics and rugs, the storied French house tapped creative Er, who lives in both Paris and and draws on the rich repertoire of Chinese art and Bamboo
Mood, the of pieces takes inspiration from the plant, which is c in Asia and a of and The result is a collection of poetic, at the Mei Floor Lamp, which the traditional paper lanterns of the Far East in a sleek form; the Bamboo Mood Screen, with four wooden and the Armchair in soft a hue that references the earliest of Chinese
The latest collection from Roche Bobois is a true meeting of the minds and a fusion of cultural heritage. For this expansive collaboration encompassing furniture, lighting, ceramics and the storied French design house creative Jiang Qiong Er, who lives both Paris and Shanghai and draws the rich repertoire of Chinese art handcrafts in her work. Entitled Mood, the striking assemblage of takes inspiration from the plant, proli c in Asia and a symbol of integrity, resilience, simplicity and harmony. result is a collection of poetic, calming designs, including, at right, the Floor Lamp, which reimagines the traditional paper lanterns of the in a sleek porcelain form; the Bamboo Mood Screen, with four openwork wooden panels; and the Armchair soft celadon, a hue that references earliest pieces of Chinese porcelain. roche-bobois.com
Luxe Linens
Inspired by the pursuit of well-being, Italian bedding and bath linen company Frette has introduced its winter designs. An ode to wellness rituals, the collection invites you to relax at home and cozy up in extremely luxurious bedding, blankets and pillows. CEO Filippo Arnaboldi explains that this season is all about “transforming spaces into authentic sanctuaries of refinement,” and the new pieces, which emphasize natural materials like silk, cashmere and cotton, are indeed ideal for immersing yourself within your own bedroom oasis. Seen below are the Palace Throw and Decorative Cushion, Nest and Luxury Cashmere Velvet Decorative Cushions, and Knop and Pure Cashmere Throws. frette.com
Light The Way
Lutron’s smallest downlight to date, the new Ketra D2 comes in an array of minimal trims finely honed for a flush-to-the-ceiling aesthetic sought out by top designers. “The sleek, 2-inch aperture is a testament to modern design, allowing me to integrate lighting seamlessly into my interiors without overpowering them,” says Young Huh, founder of Young Huh Interior Design, who frequently uses Lutron pieces. The fixtures also leverage Ketra’s full-color, fourchannel optics to create the widest light spectrum available and adapt to various moments throughout the day. “Their discreet presence means I can focus on overall aesthetics, using light to showcase key features—like beautiful artwork or textured fabrics— without detracting from the design narrative,” Huh shares. lutron.com
Expert Opinion
When it comes to color and its effect on wellbeing, textile designer Lori Weitzner, a true expert on the subject, sums it up in two words: It’s personal. What feels calming or exhilarating to one individual might have the opposite eff ect for another. In her book Ode to Color , Weitzner has developed a test (which is also available online) that readers can take to learn which hues are best suited for them. The results are one of 10 unique “color worlds” composed of nuanced palettes for nuanced needs. Of the over 100,000 completed tests, the leading outcome is Fragrant Woods—the shades of an ancient forest like mossy greens and dark woods that, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, feel “grounding, rooting and nurturing,” explains Weitzner. Look out for these richer tones in the year ahead. loriweitzner.com
Open Vista
Marvin windows are rede ning the concept of a “room with a view.” In response to requests from architects, the company’s new, state-of-the art Modern Corner Window brings penthouse vibes and unobstructed views to any room of the house. As the name indicates, the window has two panes that meet at a right angle, seamlessly framing the exterior surroundings into a postcard-worthy panorama. The Corner Window maximizes two important elements: sight lines and natural light. It’s both an impactful design choice, creating a dramatic focal point, and a pragmatic solution for letting more light into a room. marvin.com
The leading results of Lori Weitzner’s color test are hues found in nature, like rich greens and warm woods. Clockwise from top right are new paint colors Paris Rain, Leather Saddle Brown, Rosepine, and Cinnamon Slate by Benjamin Moore.
Project by Tomlenovich Design with Photography by Giorgio Locatelli
SOFT GREENS ARE A VERSATILE ANCHOR FOR ANY ROOM— JUST ASK DESIGNER MICHELLE MORGAN HARRISON.
WRITTEN BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT
“I’m known for creating ‘breathe out’ houses, and for me, greens are an amazingly calming tool,” says Connecticut-based designer Michelle Morgan Harrison. With this philosophy in mind, Morgan Harrison looked to floor coverings in gentle variations of the hue to anchor her clients’ Greenwich
residence. Take the dining room above, whose mélange is pulled together by a Moroccan rug with hints of sage peeking through creamy shag plumes. “Pairing a vibrant base with neutral shag is a great way to soften colors,” the designer says. The adjacent breakfast area’s sleek lines are
warmed by a dhurrie-style wool flatweave in a shade Morgan Harrison dubs deep celery. “Rugs are the key to any room and a great way to add understated color,” she notes. “Here, we pulled subtle shades from nature to create something layered, relaxing and fabulous.” morganharrisonhome.com
photo: jane beiles.
Natural Element
Shop verdant rug debuts in shades from sage to celadon inspired by designer Michelle Morgan Harrison’s refreshing palette. In the sunny Greenwich, Connecticut, breakfast area pictured above, a wool flatweave from JD Staron nods to the wooded landscape beyond the windows.
Tomoya Wool-and-Silk Rug in Willow / To the trade / starkcarpet.com Boulder Wool-andSilk Rug / from $4,800 / therugcompany.com
Styling by Lillian August
Photo by Ron Royals
Mural Shown: Pastorale Gold
LIVING
KITCHEN + BATH
Design is in the details, as evidenced by a thoughtful Pacific Northwest abode that celebrates natural light and timeless materials.
In the Pacific Northwest, Lisa Staton designed a kitchen for clients who wanted to infuse classic style throughout their home. Custom cabinets are painted Farrow & Ball’s Shaded White. The Wood Stone pizza oven is surrounded by Mutual Materials brick tile, and Woodbridge Furniture counter stools pull up to the island.
Time Traveler
DESIGNER LISA STATON USES CLASSIC STYLE TO TURN BACK THE CLOCK IN A WASHINGTON KITCHEN, BATH AND LAUNDRY.
WRITTEN BY MARY JO BOWLING
When remodeling this Washington home, designer Lisa Staton worked hard to ensure it didn’t read as “new,” channeling the old-world European charm her clients fell in love with during their travels. That aesthetic became the cornerstone for an update that created timeless rooms for work, play and relaxation. We asked Staton how she shaped some of the most significant spaces in the abode. lisastaton.com
How did you approach the kitchen? This part of the house is important because she is a cookbook author and wanted a beautiful place to work and photograph her culinary creations, and he enjoys roasting and brewing coffee. Residential designer Adair Orr of Armadillo Design Lab and I relocated the kitchen to the other side of the house to take advantage of the views. It is a workhorse room—cooking implements hang over the range within arm’s reach—but is also styled as an extension of the living spaces. Most of the appliances are hidden in the pantry, which keeps things airy and allows room to display items like serveware, plants and candlesticks. Perimeter cabinets are a soft white, the island is a natural wood tone, and both have traditional trim and marble counters.
photos: michael clifford.
Northwest Woodslayer fabricated the cabinets; the brass hardware and curved faucets are by Devol. A Thermador range is backed by custom vintage-looking tile the clients found in Portugal. Staton discovered the pair of antique pendants at Obsolete in Los Angeles.
Tell us about the coffee bar between the kitchen and dining room. My java-loving client wanted to make coffee while enjoying the sunshine in the kitchen, but we couldn’t find the right spot. Instead, we established a coffee bar in the passage between the two rooms and then surrounded it with interior windows that allow for plenty of light. The location is perfect for entertaining, as it permits him to easily serve guests a cup no matter where they are sitting. This dining room color is dreamy! We wanted it to be differentiated from the lighter colors in the kitchen. When you enter the dining room, there is this sense of reaching a retreat or destination as you are surrounded by inky color painted on paneled walls. How did you decide on the mix of pieces here? The clients owned this table but requested fully upholstered chairs to surround it, so we gave them comfortable seats covered in an old-school plaid textile. Scalloped bone-china shades on the pendants are new and add a fresh note. The wall sconces and the rug are vintage—older pieces add emotion to a room. Although we occasionally use online sources, I insist on visiting local and East Coast brick-and-mortar shops for antique and vintage pieces. It’s a practice that provides the kind of organic discovery an algorithm just can’t feed you.
Staton designed the coffee bar’s cabinetry (left), which is topped with Carrara marble and lit by glass Mullan light fixtures. In the dining room (below), cloaked in Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue, a Christie Rise & Fall pendant by Original BTC hangs above Jessica Charles chairs and a table the clients acquired from 1stdibs.
“I think it’s important that this utilitarian room be practical but also in keeping with the rest of the house.”
–LISA STATON
What was the goal with this laundry room? Since the owners will be in this room a lot, why not make it as enjoyable as it is functional? We kept the original cabinetry but painted it a soft blush color. Adding butcher-block countertops was key, because the material is durable and attractive. I think it’s important that this utilitarian room be practical but also in keeping with the rest of the house. You could say the same for the vintage-inspired laundry rack and step stool. All these elements help the very modern washer and dryer live comfortably in a more traditional environment. The deep-green wall tile reflects the gorgeous Pacific Northwest colors you see outside the window and gives the space a relaxing feeling.
TOTALLY TILED
GLOW-UP-WORTHY TILES
PRETTIFY A FUNCTIONFORWARD LAUNDRY ROOM.
Piper Round Mosaic in Salvia Brilliante nemotile.com
Zellige Moroccan Tile in Secret Lagoon cletile.com
Dorcia Tile in Block Acero porcelanosa.com
Pointe Bleu Mosaic Tile walkerzanger.com
Green tile by Bedrosians echoes the colors in the landscape and adds a serene note to this working room. An LG washer and dryer are topped with John Boos butcher-block counters and joined by cabinetry painted Farrow & Ball’s Setting Plaster. An adjustable Devol laundry rack hangs above.
Floor-to-ceiling zellige tile from clé covers a wall in the primary bath, and an Artistic Tile marble tile graces the floor. Lit by Devol pendants, a Cheviot
What were the considerations for the primary bathroom? One of the notable features in this room is the killer view. In order to not block the scenery more than necessary, we installed sweet café curtains that provide privacy but allow a look at the water, trees and distant mountains. The homeowner loves a soak, so a stand-alone tub was a necessity, and a pair of marble shelves provides a space for toiletries and candles. Their brackets, like the tub ller and taps, are unlacquered brass that will patina over time. Is the oor brick? This room seemed to call for a unique oor, something with an aged appearance. Brick was brie y
considered, but we opted for a tumbled marble eld tile the client discovered. It has a rosy hue, and it was masonry-like without being porous. When laid in a herringbone pattern, it certainly resembles brick. Tell us about hanging multiple light xtures over the tub. I was looking for something a bit more unexpected than a chandelier above the tub. The clients couldn’t pick just a single style of these handmade xtures, so we opted to use one of each, hung in a row at staggered heights. It’s something like a deconstructed chandelier, and you can appreciate their shapes as they dangle in front of a wall of simple white-hued tile.
FROM WOOD TO MARBLE TO TERRA COTTA, THESE DESIGNS COVER IT ALL.
American Rift & Quartersawn White Oak in Lenox Hill Herringbone wideplankflooring.com
Terra Villa Triangle Matte Terracotta Tile in Sand Beige tilebar.com
Miravel Marble Field Tile annsacks.com
TundraBrick in Latigo eldoradostone.com
tub enjoys views of the nearby sound.
Take Note
BEHOLD NEW AND NOTEWORTHY LAUNCHES ACROSS THE KITCHEN AND BATH WORLDS.
TAKE the
PLUNGE
Answering the demand for self-care experiences at home, Kohler has introduced its first-ever ice bath. Designed in partnership with Dr. Jonathan Leary, founder and CEO of social wellness club Remedy Place, the tub boasts a thoughtful, ergonomic sitting experience and a sleek dark gray exterior. The bath can be used both indoors and out and comes with an integrated light to guide a bather’s breath work. kohler.com, remedyplace.com
CHIC CHOICE
With the City of Light as inspiration, Cosentino’s latest Silestone collection, Le Chic Bohème, channels French sophistication and elegance into four new low-silica colorways. This kitchen’s surfaces gleam with Blanc Élyseé— a creamy expanse with gold, gray and copper veining reminiscent of a Parisian palace. cosentino.com
EARTHY ELEGANCE
New from Artistic Tile comes a collaboration with Los Angeles-based stone artist Ruchika Grover, founder of Borrowed Earth Collaborative. A shared passion and understanding for natural stone is solidified in an edited line of three tile motifs, all of which symbolize change and transformation. Shown above is Eclipse, a Taj White Marble whose spherical curves represent shifts and new beginnings. artistictile.com, borrowedearthcollaborative.com
WHEN A KITCHEN COMBINES
LUXURY, LIVABILITY AND ALLURE, IT BECOMES THE MOST IMPORTANT ROOM IN THE HOUSE.
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.
Showcasing the remarkable work of some of our most celebrated and accomplished design partners, the Kitchen Design Collective combines their unique creative genius and affinity for function with our exceptional inventory of worldclass brands, unmatched expertise, extensive product knowledge and whiteglove service. Turn the page to see what renowned designer Matthew Quinn accomplished with appliances found at AjMadison.
A Stellar Second Act
ICONIC AUTHOR AND DESIGNER MATTHEW QUINN RECREATED A KITCHEN AND PANTRY THAT WERE ALREADY NEAR AND DEAR TO HIM.
The recipe for superlative kitchen design includes beauty, function, quality, teamwork and a big dash of “wow.” Known for their unbelievable inventory of premium appliance brands, expert staff, outstanding service and collaborative spirit, AjMadison created the Kitchen Design Collective as a way to celebrate the work of some of their most valued design partners who accomplish all of the above with vision and flair, including Matthew Quinn of Atlanta’s Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio.
DESIGN DEJA VU
An award-winning kitchen, bath and product designer and author, Matthew Quinn was delighted when he was tapped to redesign a property that was well known to him: a show house he’d worked on in 2005. “As part of a notably talented team, I’d designed the kitchen and butler’s pantry,” Quinn says. “Now, almost two decades later, I was being asked to reimagine the same dwelling for clients with whom I’ve enjoyed collaborating for many years.”
AN ARTFUL APPROACH
When it came to the kitchen and butler’s pantry, Quinn presented a modern design plan that he says, “Would juxtapose beautifully with this home’s traditional architecture.” To find appliances that would complement the richness of the mattelacquer cabinetry, Venetian plasterwork, Cristallo quartzite countertops and limestone floors, Quinn chose pieces by Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove and Fisher & Paykel.
Concealed by a custom steel hood, this Wolf wall-mounted hood liner is a powerful focal point.
Seamless with the counter and cabinetry, Wolf’s gas and induction cooktops are sublime.
The A List
THESE ARE THE APPLIANCES THAT BRING SUPERIOR FORM, FUNCTION AND PERFORMANCE TO GREAT DESIGN
Sub-Zero Designer Series 30-Inch Smart Refrigerator Column
Two 30-inch refrigerator columns provide up to 35 cubic feet of fresh food storage.
SKU: Sub-Zero DEC3050RR
Wolf 36-Inch Cooktop With 5 Sealed Burners
This flush inset cooktop delivers both powerful performance and quiet luxury.
Sub-Zero Designer Series 30-Inch Dual-Zone Smart Wine Cooler
Partially concealed by custom cabinetry, this dual-zone wine cooler stores up to 146 bottles of wine.
SKU: Sub-Zero DEC3050WR
Wolf 15-Inch Transitional Induction Cooktop
Pairing this Wolf induction cooktop with its gas counterpart (see image above) offers versatility and additional cooking space.
SKU: Wolf CI152TFS
Wolf M Series 30-Inch Double Smart Wall Oven
Equipped with 10 cooking modes and a gourmet menu, this flush inset double oven offers desirable functionality and contemporary design.
The perfect addition to any meal prep station—keep beverages, snacks or extra produce under the counter.
SKU: Sub-Zero ID30R
When asked to talk about AjMadison’s new Atlanta showroom and how it’s helping to change the game, Matthew Quinn says, “The addition of AjMadison to the Atlanta luxury market is a true delight to our design community. Their beautiful, new showroom space comprises an unmatched collection of state-of-the-art appliances that are energizing and inspiring our approach to design. We’re thrilled to be working with AjMadison’s team of seasoned professionals and sharing their unrivaled expertise, world-class inventory of products and five-star service with our professional colleagues and design-savvy clients. Whether we are bringing clients to their stunning showroom for an in-person experience or perusing their comprehensive website to find the perfect appliance options, we truly appreciate the broad array of products that AjMadison has to offer. When designing spaces for clients in Atlanta, around the Southeast or across the country, AjMadison’s range of products and national reach makes them the ideal partner on each and every project, regardless of location.” APPLIANCES NOT
Fresh Perspectives
SKU: Wolf CG365CS
INTERIOR INSIGHTS
The addition of AjMadison to the Atlanta luxury market is a true delight to our design community.”
“ We’re thrilled to be working with AjMadison’s team of seasoned professionals and sharing their unrivaled expertise, world-class inventory of products and five-star service with our professional colleagues and design-savvy clients.”
“AjMadison’s range of products and national reach makes them the ideal partner on each and every project, regardless of location.”
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L DESERT FOOTHILLS LANDSCAPE Cave Creek, AZ dflaz.com
H GM HUNT BUILDERS Cave Creek, AZ gmhuntbuilders.com
A TATE STUDIO ARCHITECTS Cave Creek, AZ tate-studio.com
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H FORTE HOMES Chandler, AZ fortehomes.com
H SAPANARO DEVELOPMENT Chandler, AZ sapanarodevelopment.com
I DECESARE DESIGN GROUP Gilbert, AZ decesaredesigngroup.com
H FENN ROGERS CUSTOM HOMES Mesa, AZ fennrogers.com
L ALL TERRAIN LANDSCAPING Phoenix, AZ allterrainaz.com
H BRIMLEY DEVELOPMENT Phoenix, AZ brimdev.com
H BUILD, INC. Phoenix, AZ buildinc-arizona.com
L ENCHANTED GARDEN LANDSCAPE, INC. Phoenix, AZ enchantedgardenaz.com
L HIGH DESERT DESIGNS Phoenix, AZ highdesertdesigns.com
I KRISTIN HAZEN DESIGN Phoenix, AZ kristinhazen.com
H LINTHICUM CUSTOM BUILDERS Phoenix, AZ linthicumcorp.com
I LORI CLARKE DESIGN Phoenix, AZ loriclarkedesign.com
H LOYAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC Phoenix, AZ loyalconstructionco.com
I H RAFTERHOUSE Phoenix, AZ rafterhouse.com
I WOLFE STUDIOS Phoenix, AZ wolfestudios.design
H CREEKSIDE ENTERPRISES LLC Rimrock, AZ creeksideenterprisesllc.com
A L ARCHITECTUREINFRASTRUCTURERESEARCH INC Scottsdale, AZ theairsite.com
L BERGHOFF DESIGN GROUP Scottsdale, AZ berghoffdesign.com
L CFDESIGN Scottsdale, AZ cfdesignaz.com
A COSAN STUDIO Scottsdale, AZ cosanstudio.com
I DAVID MICHAEL MILLER & ASSOCIATES Scottsdale, AZ davidmichaelmiller.com
A DREWETT WORKS Scottsdale, AZ drewettworks.com
L GREEY | PICKETT Scottsdale, AZ greeypickett.com
I HOLLY WRIGHT DESIGN Scottsdale, AZ hollywrightdesign.com
I IMI DESIGN Scottsdale, AZ imidesignstudio.com
I LAURA KEHOE DESIGNS Scottsdale, AZ laurakehoedesign.com
H I MDF DEVELOPMENT Scottsdale, AZ mdfdev.com
H PARAGON CUSTOM HOMES Scottsdale, AZ paragoncustom.com
A PHX ARCHITECTURE Scottsdale, AZ phxarch.com
H PLATINUM COMPANIES, INC. Scottsdale, AZ platinumcompanies.com
I RAEGAN FORD INTERIOR DESIGN Scottsdale, AZ raeganford.com
L REFINED GARDENS Scottsdale, AZ refinedgardens.com
H SALCITO CUSTOM HOMES Scottsdale, AZ salcito.com
I SALCITO DESIGN GROUP Scottsdale, AZ salcito.com
A STUDIO WORKS ARCHITECTURE Scottsdale, AZ studioworksarchitecture.com
H THE PHIL NICHOLS COMPANY Scottsdale, AZ thephilnicholscompany.com
A URBAN DESIGN ASSOCIATES LTD. Scottsdale, AZ urbandesignassociates.com
I WISEMAN & GALE INTERIORS Scottsdale, AZ wisemanandgale.com
I STEPHANIE LARSEN INTERIOR DESIGN, INC. Sedona, AZ stephanielarseninteriors.com
A WEINMAN ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Sedona, AZ architect.vip
CALIFORNIA
H THE MIR GROUP Bel Air, CA themirgroup.com
L STUDIO MOONYA Berkeley, CA studiomoonya.com
I JOAN BEHNKE & ASSOCIATES, INC. Beverly Hills, CA joanbehnke.com
L C.M. BROWN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Carlsbad, CA cmbrownla.com
L GREENS LANDSCAPE DESIGN Carpinteria, CA greenslandscapedesign.com
L SCOTT MENZEL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Carpinteria, CA scottmenzel.com
A ERIC OLSEN DESIGN Corona del Mar, CA ericrosen.com
L MDZA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Corona del Mar, CA mdza.net
I RAILI CA DESIGN Corona del Mar, CA railicadesign.com
A BRANDON ARCHITECTS Costa Mesa, CA brandonarchitects.com
H KRS DEVELOPMENT Costa Mesa, CA krsdevelopment.com
I LINDYE GALLOWAY STUDIO Costa Mesa, CA lindyegalloway.com
I MORRISON INTERIORS Costa Mesa, CA morrisoninteriors.com
H RDM GENERAL CONTRACTORS Costa Mesa, CA rdmgc.com
L INNER GARDENS Culver City, CA innergardens.com
H GEO BUILDERS, INC. Dana Point, CA geobuildersinc.com
H DEBIBO CONSTRUCTION Emerald Hills, CA 650.474.9200
L COLLIN JONES STUDIO Emeryville, CA collinjones.studio
L PLANT SIGHT Encinitas, CA jeremy-urone.squarespace.com
H SANDFORD BUILDERS INC Encinitas, CA 760.685.1816
I BENJAMIN DHONG INTERIORS Healdsburg, CA benjamindhong.com
I ORANGE COAST INTERIOR DESIGN Irvine, CA orangecoastinteriordesign.com
A FOUBISTER ARCHITECTS Laguna Beach, CA studiofoubister.com
I HAWK & CO. Laguna Beach, CA hawkandco.com
I HUIT DESIGN Laguna Beach, CA huitlaguna.com
I STUDIO GUTOW Laguna Beach, CA studiogutow.com
H LOGAN CONSTRUCTION Laguna Hills, CA loganconstructionoc.com
I JAQUI SEERMAN DESIGN Los Angeles, CA jaquiseerman.com
I KEVIN ISBELL INTERIORS Los Angeles, CA kevinisbell.com
A LANDRY DESIGN GROUP Los Angeles, CA landrydesigngroup.com
A MIKE HOLZ ARCHITECT Los Angeles, CA mikeholzarchitect.com
I MUSKOKA LIVING Los Angeles, CA muskokaliving.ca
H RHINO CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. Los Angeles, CA rhinoconstructiongroupinc.com
A SINCLAIR ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS INC. Los Angeles, CA sinclairaia.com
H TYLER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Los Angeles, CA tylerdev.com
H VALLE REINIS BUILDERS Los Angeles, CA vallereinis.com
I STUDIO DAUB Manhattan Beach, CA studiodaub.com
L AROUNDYOU, INC. Marina del Rey, CA aroundyouinc.com
I CM NATURAL DESIGNS Mill Valley, CA cmnaturaldesigns.com
I MANSFIELD + O’NEIL INTERIOR DESIGN Mill Valley, CA mansfieldoneil.com
A RICHARDSON PRIBUSS ARCHITECTS Mill Valley, CA rp-architects.com
L GROUND STUDIO Monterey, CA groundstudio.com
H GROZA CONSTRUCTION Monterey, CA grozaconstruction.com
H BRUCE TUCKER CONSTRUCTION INC. Napa, CA brucetuckerconstruction.com
I DEJAGER DESIGN INC Newport Beach, CA dejagerdesigninc.com
I JODI FLEMING DESIGN Newport Beach, CA jodiflemingdesign.com
A MICHAEL BLAKEMORE ARCHITECTS Newport Beach, CA blakemorearchitects.com
H OLIVE TREE CONSTRUCTION Newport Beach, CA ocolivetreeconstruction.com
L PERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. Newport Beach, CA peridian.net
A WALZ : ARCHITECTURE Newport Beach, CA walzarchitecture.com
I REDMOND ALDRICH DESIGN Oakland, CA redmondaldrich.com
I ROWELL + PETERS STUDIO Oakland, CA rowellpetersstudio.com
A VERTOCH DESIGN ARCHITECTS INC. Ojai, CA 310.962.5187
H RS CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT INC. Ontario, CA rscdinc.com
I LISA PRICE INTERIORS Pacific Palisades, CA lisapriceinteriors.com
I ONYX & OAK INTERIOR DESIGN Pacific Palisades, CA onyxandoakinteriordesign.com
L ATTINGER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Palm Desert, CA attingerla.com
H GARSEP CONSTRUCTION INC. Palm Desert, CA 760.567.9682
A FERGUS GARBER ARCHITECTS Palo Alto, CA fg-arch.com
H PETE MOFFAT CONSTRUCTION Palo Alto, CA petemoffat.com
R JAVIER SEGURA DESIGN, INC. Rancho Mirage, CA javierseguradesign.com
I AMY MEIER DESIGN Rancho Santa Fe, CA amymeier.com
H MIKE SMITH CONSTRUCTION Redwood City, CA 650.483.9883
L BLASEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE San Anselmo, CA blasengardens.com
I JENNIFER ROBIN INTERIORS San Anselmo, CA jrobininteriors.com
I LEAH O’CONNELL DESIGN San Anselmo, CA leahoconnelldesign.com
R STEPHEN WILLRICH DESIGN San Anselmo, CA stephenwillrich architecture.com
L STUDIO GREEN San Anselmo, CA studiogreen.com
H BEHRENS-CURRY HOMES San Carlos, CA behrenscurry.com
H LENCIONI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY San Carlos, CA lencioniconstruction.com
I APRIL SHELDON INTERIOR DESIGN San Francisco, CA aprilsheldondesign.com
A ARCANUM ARCHITECTURE
San Francisco, CA arcanumarchitecture.com
H BARKER O’DONOGHUE
San Francisco, CA barkerodonoghue.com
H BLACK MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION
San Francisco, CA blackmountainconstruction.com
A BOHLIN CYWINSKI JACKSON
San Francisco, CA bcj.com
A EICHLER DAVIES ARCHITECTURE
San Francisco, CA eichlerdavies.net
H JEFF KING & COMPANY
San Francisco, CA jeffkingandco.com
I JKA DESIGN San Francisco, CA johnkanderson.com
I KEN FULK INC. San Francisco, CA kenfulk.com
A KEN LINSTEADT ARCHITECTS
San Francisco, CA kenlinsteadt.com
I KRISTEN PEÑA INTERIORS San Francisco, CA kinteriors.com
H MATAROZZI PELSINGER BUILDERS San Francisco, CA matpelbuilders.com
A MCGRIFF ARCHITECTS San Francisco, CA mcgriffarchitects.com
A MEM ARCHITECTURE San Francisco, CA memarch.com
I NARRATIVE DESIGN STUDIO San Francisco, CA narrativesf.com
L ORCA San Francisco, CA orcaliving.com
L SCOTT LEWIS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE San Francisco, CA sllasf.com
I STUDIO JYO San Francisco, CA studiojyo.com
I STUDIO VIONA INTERIORS San Francisco, CA studiovionainteriors.com
I THE WISEMAN GROUP San Francisco, CA wisemangroup.com
H PLATH & COMPANY San Rafael, CA plathco.com
H REDHORSE CONSTRUCTORS, INC. San Rafael, CA redhorseconstructors.com
H ALLEN CONSTRUCTION Santa Barbara, CA buildallen.com
L ARCADIA STUDIO INC. Santa Barbara, CA arcadiastudio.com
H BECKER STUDIOS Santa Barbara, CA beckerstudiosinc.com
A NEUMANN MENDRO ANDRULAITIS ARCHITECTS Santa Barbara, CA nmaarchitects.com
H RHC CONSTRUCTION, INC Santa Barbara, CA rhcconstructioninc.com
H BLUE LABEL CONSTRUCTION Santa Monica, CA bluelc.com
I J DESIGNS Santa Monica, CA jinteriordesigns.com
I TIM CLARKE DESIGN Santa Monica, CA timclarkedesign.com
H TOTAL CONCEPTS Santa Rosa, CA totalconcepts.net
A BROOKS MCDONALD ARCHITECTURE Sausalito, CA brooksmcdarchitecture.com
I DEBRA LYNN HENNO DESIGN Solvang, CA debralynnhennodesign.com
L I MARIA WHITE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT St. Helena, CA imariawhite.com
A LEONG ARCHITECTS St. Helena, CA leongarch.com
H LOVERDE BUILDERS Tahoe City, CA loverdebuilders.com
A I WALTON ARCHITECTURE + ENGINEERING INC. Tahoe City, CA waltonae.com
I R/TERIOR STUDIO Valencia, CA rteriorstudio.com
I LUCAS STUDIO, INC. West Hollywood, CA lucasstudioinc.com
L SHRADER DESIGN West Hollywood, CA shraderdesign.com
H ALFTIN CONSTRUCTION, INC. Woodside, CA alftin.com
COLORADO
H ALL YOU NEED HOME IMPROVEMENTS Arvada, CO 720.877.4266
I BARBARA GLASS, INC. Aspen, CO barbaraglassinc.com
A DAVID JOHNSTON ARCHITECTS Aspen, CO djarchitects.com
L DESIGN WORKSHOP Aspen, CO designworkshop.com
A I POSS ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING AND INTERIOR DESIGN Aspen, CO billposs.com
A I ROWLAND+BROUGHTON Aspen, CO rowlandbroughton.com
H ADVANTAGE BUILDERS Basalt, CO 970.945.7193
I ASPEN DESIGN HOUSE Basalt, CO aspendesignhouse.com
H DECATUR WILKIE, INC. Basalt, CO decaturwilkie.com
A KA DESIGNWORKS Basalt, CO ka-designworks.com
H MALEY BUILDING CORPORATION Basalt, CO maleycustombuilding.com
H COTTONWOOD CUSTOM BUILDERS, INC. Boulder, CO cottonwoodcustom builders.com
A SURROUND ARCHITECTURE Boulder, CO surroundarchitecture.com
H RA NELSON Carbondale, CO ranelson.com
L RICHARD CAMP LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, LLC Carbondale, CO rclandscape.net
A CARLSON DESIGN GROUP, INC. Castle Pines, CO cdghomes.net
R ALTITUDE DESIGN, LTD. Cortez, CO altitudedesignltd.com
I ANDREA SCHUMACHER INTERIORS Denver, CO andreaschumacher interiors.com
I LAYERS + LINES Denver, CO layerslineshome.com
H MAX CONSTRUCTION, INC. Denver, CO maxconstructioninc.com
I SEMPLE BROWN ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS Denver, CO semplebrown.com
A ALM ARCHITECTS, INC. Eagle, CO 970.390.0519
I TEXTURE DESIGN STUDIO Eagle, CO txtrstudio.com
H BUILDWELL BUILDERS Golden, CO buildwell.biz
I C2DESIGN Greenwood Village, CO c2designinteriors.com
H PRECISION CONSTRUCTION WEST Gypsum, CO pcwbuilds.com
A NEAL EVERS ARCHITECTURE Lyons, CO nealevers.com
H SIENNA CUSTOM HOMES, INC. Sedalia, CO siennacustomhomesinc.com
H JSM BUILDERS Steamboat Springs, CO jsmbuilders.com
A I L VERTICAL ARTS Steamboat Springs, CO vertical-arts.com
H BECK BUILDING COMPANY Vail, CO beckbuilds.com
CONNECTICUT
I EMILY DEL BELLO INTERIORS Darien, CT emilydelbellointeriors.com
I ANNE CHESSIN DESIGNS Fairfield, CT annechessindesigns.com
H AUBURN LANDING, INC. Georgetown, CT auburnlanding.com
L JANICE PARKER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Greenwich, CT janiceparker.com
H NORDIC CUSTOM BUILDERS, INC. Greenwich, CT nordiccustom.com
L ROSALIA SANNI DESIGN LLC Greenwich, CT rosaliasanni.com
H HOBBS INC. New Canaan, CT hobbsinc.com
A MITCHELL STUDIO New Haven, CT mitchellstudio.net
I TERRI RICCI INTERIORS Norwalk, CT terriricci.com
A MARK P. FINLAY ARCHITECTS Southport, CT markfinlay.com
H SBP HOMES Stamford, CT sbphomes.com
L SURREY STYLE DESIGNS LLC Westport, CT susiealdrich.com
A TANNER WHITE ARCHITECTS Westport, CT tannerwhitearchitects.com
FLORIDA
I LAURE NELL INTERIORS Boca Raton, FL laurenell.com
I MARC-MICHAELS INTERIOR DESIGN, INC. Boca Raton, FL marc-michaels.com
H OSCE CONSTRUCTION Boca Raton, FL osceconstruction.com
L WINDHAM STUDIO INC Bonita Springs, FL windhamstudio.com
I STUDIO M Clearwater, FL interiorsbystudiom.com
A L STRANG DESIGN Coconut Grove, FL strang.design
L AGTLAND Delray Beach, FL agtland.com
L DELRAY GARDEN CENTER Delray Beach, FL delgarden.com
A GE ARCHITECTURE, INC. Delray Beach, FL gearchitecturedesign.com
H MJR CUSTOM HOMES Delray Beach, FL mjrcustomhomes.com
H MOUW ASSOCIATES, INC. Delray Beach, FL mouwassociates.com
A RUSTEM KUPI ARCHITECT P.A. Delray Beach, FL rustemkupiarchitect.com
H CARROLL CARPENTRY INC. Jupiter, FL 561.762.4654
H COUNIHAN CONSTRUCTION Lake Worth, FL counihanconstruction.com
H CAPITOL BUILDERS LLC Miami, FL capitolbuilders.net
L CLAD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN Miami, FL cladlandscape.com
H GOLDEN BUILDERS Miami, FL 305.467.7273
I HINO STUDIO Miami, FL hinostudio.com
I MONIOMI DESIGN Miami, FL moniomi.com
H NAVICON CONSTRUCTION Miami, FL naviconus.com
I WECSELMAN DESIGN Miami, FL dwdinc.com
H WHITECAP CONSTRUCTION Miami, FL whitecapgc.com
I ATELIER ROY-HECKL Miami Beach, FL atelierroyheckl.com
H RDF CONSTRUCTION & SERVICES Miami Lakes, FL rdfconstructions.com
A ARTCHITECTURE ASSOCIATES INC Miami Shores, FL 786.395.1440
L ARCHITECTURAL LAND DESIGN, INC. Naples, FL aldinc.net
H BCB HOMES Naples, FL bcbhomes.com
A KUKK ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN, P.A. Naples, FL kukkarchitecture.com
H KURTZ HOMES NAPLES Naples, FL kurtzhomes.com
A MHK ARCHITECTURE Naples, FL mhkarchitecture.com
I RENÉE GADDIS INTERIORS Naples, FL reneegaddis.com
H RIVERVIEW HOMES Naples, FL riverviewhomesnaples.com
H THE WILLIAMS GROUP INC. Naples, FL thewilliamsgroupinc.com
A I SDH STUDIO ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN North Miami Beach, FL sdhstudio.com
I TAMARA FELDMAN DESIGN North Miami Beach, FL tamarafeldman.com
H TREO CONSTRUCTION North Miami Beach, FL treoconstruction.com
H WOLFE CONSTRUCTION Oakland Park, FL wolfeconstructiongroup.com
L ENVIRONMENT DESIGN GROUP Palm Beach, FL environmentdesigngroup.com
I HELEN BERGIN INTERIORS Palm Beach, FL helenbergininteriors.com
I KEMBLE INTERIORS Palm Beach, FL kembleinteriors.com
R SCOTT E. PELTIER Palm Beach, FL
L TEMPLETON LANDSCAPE DESIGN Palm Beach Gardens, FL templetonlandscape.com
L KEVIN SCHAFER AND ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE DESIGN LLC Punta Gorda, FL 239.404.7503
H JACKSON AND ASSOCIATES Sarasota, FL jacksonassociatesgc.com
A MERRILL, PASTOR & COLGAN ARCHITECTS Vero Beach, FL merrillpastor.com
H RCL DEVELOPMENT, INC. Vero Beach, FL rcldev.com
L SARTAIN AND ASSOCIATES Vero Beach, FL sartain-associates.com
I CADE DESIGN Village of Golf, FL 561.702.2579
I AMIR KHAMNEIPUR DESIGN
West Palm Beach, FL amirkdesign.com
L COASTAL GARDENS LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS West Palm Beach, FL coastalgardenspro.com
I DANIELLE ROLLINS INTERIORS West Palm Beach, FL danielledrollins.com
I KAYWELL INTERIORS, LLC West Palm Beach, FL kaywellinteriors.com
I MCCANN DESIGN GROUP West Palm Beach, FL mccanndesigngroup.com
L NIEVERA WILLIAMS DESIGN West Palm Beach, FL nieverawilliams.com
H SLOANE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY West Palm Beach, FL sloaneconstruction.com
A SMITH KELLOGG ARCHITECTURE, INC. West Palm Beach, FL smithkellogg.com
H TIM GIVENS BUILDING & REMODELING INC. West Palm Beach, FL 561.533.5828
H WITTMANN BUILDING CORPORATION West Palm Beach, FL wittmannbuilding.com
GEORGIA
I BRADLEY ODOM INTERIORS Atlanta, GA bradleyodom.com
I COURTNEY GILES INTERIORS Atlanta, GA courtneygiles.com
A D. STANLEY DIXON ARCHITECT Atlanta, GA dsdixonarchitect.com
I GORDONDUNNING INTERIOR DESIGN Atlanta, GA gordondunning.com
A HARRISON DESIGN Atlanta, GA harrisondesign.com
I HARRY YOUNG DESIGN Atlanta, GA harryyoungdesign.com
L HOWARD DESIGN STUDIO Atlanta, GA howarddesignstudio.com
H MIKE HAMMERSMITH, INC. Atlanta, GA hammersmithatlanta.com
H STERLING MILLWORKS, LLC Atlanta, GA atlantamillworks.com
I STUDIO ENTOURAGE Atlanta, GA thestudioentourage.com
H HAFNER CONSTRUCTION INC. Cumming, GA hafnerconstructioninc.com
L NOLES IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPES Eatonton, GA noleslandscapes.com
H R DREAMBUILT Greensboro, GA dreambuilt.com
I KRYWICKI INTERIOR DESIGN Marietta, GA krywickidesign.com
H MACALLAN CUSTOM HOMES Marietta, GA macallanhomes.com
H FRIENDLY SERVICE, LLC Norcross, GA 770.527.9024
L NEW LIFE LANDSCAPES, INC. Norcross, GA newlifelandscapesinc.com
I AMTOWER INTERIOR + DESIGN Roswell, GA amtowerdesign.com
IDAHO
H SAWTOOTH CONSTRUCTION INC. Hailey, ID sawtoothconstruction.com
L BYLA – LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Ketchum, ID byla.us
A FARMER PAYNE ARCHITECTS Ketchum, ID farmerpaynearchitects.com
I SUEDE STUDIO Ketchum, ID suedestudio.com
ILLINOIS
H FRASER CONSTRUCTION Brookfield, IL fraserbuilders.com
A 34-TEN Chicago, IL 34-ten.com
I ALISSA JOHNSON INTERIORS Chicago, IL alissajohnsoninteriors.com
I ANNE LUKAN DESIGN Chicago, IL annelukandesign.com
H ARKWRIGHT CONSTRUCTION, LLC Chicago, IL arkwrightconstruction.com
H AXIOS ACQUISITIONS, LLC Chicago, IL 312.925.9211
H BLOOMFIELD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC Chicago, IL bloomfielddevelopment.com
H BRAYVIEW CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC Chicago, IL brayviewconstruction.com
I CAROLINE TURNER INTERIORS Chicago, IL carolineturner.co
A CHICAGO ROOF DECK & GARDEN Chicago, IL chicagoroofdeck.com
I DAN RAK DESIGN Chicago, IL danrakdesign.com
I ELIZABETH KRUEGER DESIGN Chicago, IL elizabethkruegerdesign.com
A I EN MASSE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN Chicago, IL designenmasse.com
H GIANT CONSTRUCTION GROUP Chicago, IL giantchicago.com
H GRAYSALT CONSTRUCTION, LLC Chicago, IL graysalt.net
I KELLY ROSEN DESIGN LLC Chicago, IL kellyrosendesign.com
H LM BUILD Chicago, IL lm-build.com
I LONDON WALDER INTERIOR DESIGN Chicago, IL londonwalderinteriordesign.com
L MCKAY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Chicago, IL mckaylandarch.com
A NORTHWORKS Chicago, IL nwks.com
H PIKELET BUILDERS Chicago, IL pikeletbuilders.com
I PROJECT. Chicago, IL projectinteriors.com
A RUGO/RAFF ARCHITECTURE LTD. Chicago, IL rugoraff.com
I S&F DESIGN Chicago, IL sandf.design
I R SUZANNE LOVELL, INC. Chicago, IL suzannelovellinc.com
I VINCERE, LTD. Chicago, IL vincereltd.com
A VON WEISE ASSOCIATES Chicago, IL vonweiseassociates.com
H S/H BUILDERS, LLC Elgin, IL sh-builders.com
A JMSTUDIO Evanston, IL jmsperti.com
A KAUFMAN | O’NEIL ARCHITECTURE Evanston, IL kaufmanoneil.com
L KETTELKAMP & KETTELKAMP LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, LLC Evanston, IL kettelkamp2.com
I T CLIFTON DESIGN, LTD. Evanston, IL tclifton.com
H MKAUFMAN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Glenview, IL mkaufmandesigns.com
H JAR CORP Highland Park, IL jarcorp.net
L SCOTT BYRON & CO. Lake Bluff, IL scottbyron.com
I MEGAN WINTERS DESIGN Lake Forest, IL meganwinters.com
H MV HOMES, INC. Lake Forest, IL 847.638.5300
A ROLANDER ARCHITECTS Lake Forest, IL rolanderarchitects.com
I ANNA KNIGHT INTERIORS Oak Park, IL annaknightinteriors.com
A ELEMENTS ARCHITECTURAL GROUP Oak Park, IL elementsarchitects.com
H THE JAMES CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. Wilmette, IL thejamesconstructiongroup.com
I REBEL HOUSE Winnetka, IL rebelhousedesign.com
INDIANA
H RASE CONSTRUCTION, LLC Michigan City, IN 773.715.6093
MARYLAND
I JOHNSON SOKOL INTERIOR DESIGN Lutherville-Timonium, MD johnsonsokol.com
MICHIGAN
L ROOTBOUND Benton Harbor, MI rootbound.com
MINNESOTA
I BRIA HAMMEL INTERIORS Mendota Heights, MN briahammelinteriors.com
A I CHARLES R. STINSON ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN Wayzata, MN charlesrstinson.com
MONTANA
H PRG GROUP Bozeman, MT theprggroup.com
NEW JERSEY
I HALDEN INTERIORS Montclair, NJ haldeninteriors.com
H R. POPOVITCH BUILDERS Point Pleasant Beach, NJ rpopovitchbuilders.com
A RICE & BROWN ARCHITECTS Sea Girt, NJ shorearchitect.com
NEW YORK
H KAPPEL CONSTRUCTION INC. Albany, NY 518.966.4025
I ARIEL OKIN INTERIORS Armonk, NY arielokin.com
L BEITEL LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATES Brookhaven, NY beitel.design
I JMORRIS DESIGN Brooklyn, NY jmorrisdesign.com
A THE BROOKLYN STUDIO Brooklyn, NY brooklyn.studio
A FLEETWOOD, MCMULLAN & SANABRIA ARCHITECTS East Hampton, NY fleetwoodmcmullan sanabria.com
A STODDARD ARCHITECTURE Glen Head, NY stoddardarchitecture.com
H JON BIJARI CUSTOM HOMES Great Neck, NY jonbijari.com
H CORNERSTONE INTERIORS, INC. Huntington, NY 516.474.6350
I JAY J. BILLIET INTERIORS Jackson Heights, NY jayjbilliet.com
H VELLA INTERIORS Long Island City, NY vellainteriors.com
I 2MICHAELS DESIGN New York, NY 2michaelsdesign.com
A ANN KRSUL ARCHITECT New York, NY annkrsularchitect.com
L ASHLEY CHRISTOPHER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT New York, NY 646.345.6222
I CATALINA CASTAÑO INTERIORS New York, NY catalinacastano.com
I CULLMAN & KRAVIS New York, NY cullmankravis.com
I ELIZABETH BAUER INTERIOR DESIGN New York, NY elizabethbauerdesign.com
I R FORMARCH New York, NY formarch.com
L HOLLANDER DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS New York, NY hollanderdesign.com
A JOHN B. MURRAY ARCHITECTURE New York, NY jmbarchitect.com
I JONATHAN ADLER INTERIOR DESIGN New York, NY jonathanadler.com
A LARSON ARCHITECTURE WORKS PLLC New York, NY larsonarchitecture.com
I LIBARIKIAN INTERIORS New York, NY libarikianinteriors.com
A LICHTEN ARCHITECTS New York, NY lichtenarchitects.com
I LINDSAY FALCONER DESIGN New York, NY lindsayfalconer.com
I MONICA FRIED DESIGN New York, NY monicafrieddesign.com
I NICK OLSEN INC. New York, NY nickolsenstyle.com
I PHILLIP THOMAS, INC. New York, NY phillipthomasinc.com
I ROBERT PASSAL INTERIOR DESIGN New York, NY robertpassal.com
I SIRIANO INTERIORS New York, NY sirianointeriors.com
I STORY STREET STUDIO New York, NY storyststudio.com
H STREAMLINE USA, LLC New York, NY streamlineusa.com
H STRUCTURE NYC New York, NY structure-nyc.com
I STUDIO AK New York, NY studioakinteriors.com
A TED PORTER ARCHITECTURE New York, NY tedporterarchitecture.com
I VANESSA ROME INTERIORS New York, NY vanessaromeinteriors.com
A I WORKSHOP/APD New York, NY workshopapd.com
H AE GREYSON Old Chatham, NY aegreyson.com
H OWEN & BRONIECKI CONSTRUCTION Quogue, NY 631.283.8800
A SI DESIGN Rye, NY sidesign-architects.com
H DECLAN MURRAY CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Sag Harbor, NY declanmurrayconstructionmanagement.com
H KOVA CONSTRUCTION LLC Scarsdale, NY kovaconstructionllc.com
A ROSAMUND YOUNG ARCHITECTURE P.C. Scarsdale, NY 914.419.6616
H JAMES PAUL JOPLIN BUILDERS INC. Southampton, NY 917.539.2900
I MABLEY HANDLER INTERIOR DESIGN Water Mill, NY mableyhandler.com
H CUM LAUDE GROUP, INC White Plains, NY cumlaudegroup.com
NORTH CAROLINA
H ELEVATED BUILDERS Cashiers, NC elevateyourbuild.com
I CHARLOTTE LUCAS DESIGN Charlotte, NC charlottelucasdesign.com
A MEYER GREESON PAULLIN BENSON Charlotte, NC mgpb.com
A PURSLEY DIXON ARCHITECTURE Charlotte, NC pursleydixon.com
I PURSLEY DIXON FORD INTERIOR DESIGN Charlotte, NC pursleydixonford.com
H WHITLOCK BUILDERS Charlotte, NC whitlockbuilders.com
I CUSTOM INTERIORS Cornelius, NC custominteriorshome.com
A PRITCHETT + DIXON RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Highlands, NC pritchettdixon.com
H ARTISAN CRAFTED HOMES, LLC Raleigh, NC artisancraftedhomesllc.com
R CARTER SKINNER RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Raleigh, NC carterskinnerdesign.com
OREGON
H KN VISIONS, INC. Bend, OR knvisions.com
I GRAYHAUS INTERIORS Portland, OR grayhaus.com
A I HACKER Portland, OR hackerarchitects.com
H IBUILDPDX Portland, OR ibuildpdx.com
A MENT ARCHITECTURE Portland, OR mentarchitecture.com
L PLACE Portland, OR place.la
A I SCOTT EDWARDS ARCHITECTURE Portland, OR seallp.com
H TAYLOR SMITH SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION Portland, OR taylorsmithsc.com
PENNSYLVANIA
I MICHELE PLACHTER DESIGN Philadelphia, PA micheleplachter.com
I COLLEEN SIMONDS DESIGN Pittsburgh, PA colleensimonds.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
I B. BERRY INTERIORS Charleston, SC bberryinteriors.com
A BEAU CLOWNEY ARCHITECTS Charleston, SC beauclowney.com
I ROCKENBACH DESIGN STUDIO Charleston, SC rockenbachdesign.com
L WERTIMER + CLINE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Charleston, SC wertimercline.com
H INÈO BUILDERS Greenville, SC ineobuilders.com
I PANAGERIES Greenville, SC panageries.com
H ST. PIERRE CONSTRUCTION
Mount Pleasant, SC stpierre.construction
TENNESSEE
R C KEVIN COFFEY DWELLINGS | DESIGN Franklin, TN ckevincoffey.com
I SEAN ANDERSON DESIGN Memphis, TN seanandersondesign.com
H HARTERT-RUSSELL, LLC Nashville, TN hartert-russell.com
I JASON ARNOLD INTERIORS Nashville, TN jasonarnoldinteriors.com
I MCALPINE Nashville, TN mcalpinehouse.com
I MODERN REMAINS Nashville, TN modernremains.com
H MULLOWNEY GENERAL CONTRACTOR, INC. Nashville, TN mullowney.org
A I L GIANNETTI HOME Thompsons Station, TN patinahomeandgarden.com
I BLACKBERRY FARM DESIGN Walland, TN blackberryfarmdesign.com
TEXAS
H CHELLYANNA CONTRACTORS Addison, TX chellyanna.com
L CAMPBELL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Austin, TX campbella.com
I CHUPIK DESIGN Austin, TX chupikdesign.com
H CROWELL BUILDERS, LLC Austin, TX crowellbuilders.com
H DAVID WILKES BUILDERS Austin, TX davidwilkesbuilders.com
H ELEV8 BUILDERS Austin, TX elev8builders.com
L ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY, INC. Austin, TX envirosurvey.com
R FOURTH WORKSHOP Austin, TX fourthworkshop.com
A HUGH JEFFERSON RANDOLPH ARCHITECTS Austin, TX austinarchitect.com
A I JOBE CORRAL ARCHITECTS Austin, TX jobecorral.com
I KELLE CONTINE INTERIOR DESIGN Austin, TX kellecontine.com
L LANDWEST DESIGN GROUP Austin, TX landwest.com
A LARUE ARCHITECTS Austin, TX larue-architects.com
I MOHON INTERIORS Austin, TX mohon.com
H RISHER MARTIN Austin, TX rishermartin.com
H RISINGER BUILD Austin, TX risingerbuild.com
L JASON OSTERBERGER DESIGNS, LLC Coppell, TX osterbergergroup.com
I ANDREA MARINO DESIGN Dallas, TX andreamarinodesign.com
A BLUME ARCHITECTURE Dallas, TX blumearchitecture.com
I CHAD DORSEY DESIGN Dallas, TX chaddorseydesign.com
I DELEO & FLETCHER DESIGN Dallas, TX deleofletcherdesign.com
A FUSCH ARCHITECTS, INC. Dallas, TX fuscharchitects.com
A G.GLAESMANN ARCHITECTS Dallas, TX glaesmann.com
I KARA ADAM INTERIORS Dallas, TX karaadaminteriors.com
H MORE DESIGN + BUILD Dallas, TX moredesignbuild.com
A SHM ARCHITECTS Dallas, TX shmarchitects.com
I STUDIO THOMAS JAMES Dallas, TX studiothomasjames.com
H TREMONT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LTD. Denton, TX tremont.pro
H R.B. RATCLIFF & ASSOCIATES Fulshear, TX rbratcliff.com
I CLAIRE ZINNECKER DESIGN Georgetown, TX clairezinneckerdesign.com
I CARY RAY INTERIORS Highland Village, TX 214.862.8084
H AP BUILDERS Houston, TX apbuilderstexas.com
A I CHANDOS COLLECTIVE Houston, TX chandoscollective.com
H D.L. DOYLE CONSTRUCTION CO. Houston, TX dldoyle.com
A DILLON KYLE ARCHITECTS Houston, TX dkarc.com
I ELIZABETH GARRETT INTERIORS Houston, TX elizabethgarrettinteriors.com
R H FRANKEL DESIGN BUILD Houston, TX frankeldesignbuild.com
L HJT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, LLC Houston, TX 713.256.5948
I LUCAS/EILERS DESIGN ASSOCIATES Houston, TX lucaseilers.com
I MARIE FLANIGAN INTERIORS Houston, TX marieflanigan.com
I MEG LONERGAN INTERIORS Houston, TX meglonergan.com
A REAGAN & ANDRÉ Houston, TX reaganandre.com
A H I WIMMEL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Houston, TX wimmel.com
H REGAN CUSTOM HOMES Royse City, TX builtbyregan.com
H SCH HOMES Southlake, TX schhomes.com
WASHINGTON
H HOBBS HOMEBUILDING Bainbridge Island, WA hobbshomebuilding.com
R JLGDESIGN Bainbridge Island, WA jlg-design.com
H SMALLWOOD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Bainbridge Island, WA smallwoodconstruction.com
I MN CUSTOM HOMES Bellevue, WA mncustom.com
H DOUG GUARD CONSTRUCTION Friday Harbor, WA 360.378.5195
H ECHO POINT CONSTRUCTION, INC. Lummi Island, WA 360.739.4278
H GALLAGHER CO. LLC Mercer Island, WA gallagherco.net
L DAN BLOSSOM LANDSCAPE DESIGN Poulsbo, WA 360.598.4282
I KAT LAWTON INTERIORS Puyallup, WA katlawton.com
L ANNE JAMES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Redmond, WA annejamesla.com
A I ALIX DAY ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN Seattle, WA alix-day.com
H AMBROSE CONSTRUCTION Seattle, WA ambroseconstruct.com
I ANNA THOMASSEN DESIGN Seattle, WA go.kotisdesign.com/at-design
A B. KELLY MCSHANE, AIA Seattle, WA 206.522.2613
H BAKSTAD CONSTRUCTION Seattle, WA bakstadconstruction.com
A BOARD & VELLUM Seattle, WA boardandvellum.com
I BRIAN PAQUETTE INTERIORS Seattle, WA brianpaquetteinteriors.com
I CHRISTY YADEN INTERIOR DESIGN Seattle, WA christyyaden.com
A HOEDEMAKER PFEIFFER Seattle, WA hoedemakerpfeiffer.com
I HYREL MATHIAS INTERIOR DESIGN Seattle, WA hyrelmathiasinteriors.com
L LAND MORPHOLOGY Seattle, WA landmorphology.com
H LOCKHART | SUVER Seattle, WA lockhartsuver.com
I LUCAS Seattle, WA lucasinterior.com
I MATTHEW CRAIG INTERIORS Seattle, WA matthewcraigInteriors.com
A MCCULLOUGH ARCHITECTS Seattle, WA mccullougharchitects.com
I ORE STUDIOS Seattle, WA orestudios.com
A PRENTISS BALANCE WICKLINE Seattle, WA pbwarchitects.com
I PULP DESIGN STUDIOS Seattle, WA pulpdesignstudios.com
I SIENNA & SAGE INTERIOR DESIGN Seattle, WA siennaandsage.com
A STUDIO AM ARCHITECTURE | INTERIORS Seattle, WA studioamarchitects.com
I TAMMARA STROUD DESIGN Seattle, WA tammarastroud.com
H BROCK SMITH CUSTOM HOMES, LLC Snoqualmie, WA brocksmithcustomhomes.com
L CLEARWATER SUMMIT GROUP Spokane Valley, WA clearwatersummitgroup.com
L DAVID BERLETH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Vashon, WA ironwoodtree.com
WISCONSIN
H LABONTE CONSTRUCTION Milwaukee, WI labonteconstructionllc.com
I AMY CARMAN DESIGN Wauwatosa, WI amycarman.com
INTERNATIONAL
R BLAKSTAD IBIZA DESIGN CONSULTANTS Balearic Islands, Spain blakstadibiza.com
I SAGE GRACIE ALLARD LLC London, United Kingdom sagegracie.com
CHARLESTON BY DESIGN
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Ellie Cullman
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Bobby McAlpine
Dara Caponigro with Tim Whealon and Martyn Bullard
INDUSTRY INSIDERS
MEET TODAY’S DESIGN INDUSTRY GREATS
Whether they are designing, constructing or outfitting a home or environment (or perhaps doing all three), it takes a creative vision and a passion for excellence to do it with style and skill. Within the pages of Industry Insiders, LUXE Interiors + Design celebrates those who dare to do just that with their own unique flair.
C Kevin Coffey Dwellings | Design
“OUR
SHOPE RENO WHARTON
PHILOSOPHY IS TO CREATE HOMES AND SPACES THAT REFLECT THE LOCATION, OWNERS’ INTERESTS, TIMELESS DESIGN BELIEFS AND A STRONG LINK TO CRAFTSMANSHIP.”
John Gassett, Michael McClung, Jerry Hupy, Don Aitken and Arthur Hanlon PARTNERS
shoperenowharton.com
203.852.7250
shoperenowharton
Known for designing beautiful, functional and enduring homes that enrich the lives of their residents, Shope Reno Wharton (SRW) is celebrated for its refined residential architecture. But the firm also designs extraordinary equestrian, golf and hospitality projects. The common denominator is that they are all informed by the accomplished team’s design philosophy and expertise. Energy efficiency, attention to environment and enjoyment and dependability over the course of many generations, all guide the process regardless of style, location or scope. Every SRW project results from a comprehensive understanding of the site, along with an intentional and
mindful collaboration between the architect and owner. And each design is imbued with the unique sensibilities one can only derive from a true love of building and craft. Shope Reno Wharton was established in 1981 and is led today by five partners: Jerry Hupy, Arthur Hanlon, Michael McClung, Don Aitken and John Gassett. Their longtime collaboration and devotion to the firm has attracted and retained a skilled staff of talented architects. Together, they offer attentive service and an inspiring portfolio of projects located across the country. Reflected in each commission is the firm’s commitment to architectural character and an understanding of how people aspire to live their lives.
ASK THE EXPERT
What is the key to work-life balance?
Approaching each day with purpose, whether it be personal or professional, and maintaining a level of curiosity.
Share your influences and inspirations. We have always been motivated by the essentials in architecture: light and shadow, solid and void, axis and symmetry, scale and proportion. Historical examples, and places that powerfully utilize these ideas, are always inspirational to us.
Up to this point, what do you feel has been your greatest success?
That we have created identifiable designs of great character, from the master concept down to the details. They are like great art, which has an impact from a distance and reveals more and more as you study it and move closer.
Top This Rhode Island residence captures the spirit of place, with generous wraparound porches, dramatic roof sweeps and playful Shingle-style detailing for a seaside feel. Left Stone gables and generous fenestration create relationships between the architecture and layered landscape. Right With an eye toward simplicity and usage of modern elements, this double-height entry foyer epitomizes balance. Opposite Graceful and tectonic ceiling details and various seating options create a warm, inviting backdrop for family gatherings under this captivating covered porch.
C KEVIN COFFEY DWELLINGS | DESIGN LLC
Comprehensive design knowledge coupled with a client-centric approach and enduring expertise results in world-class homes that elevate people’s lives. Enter C Kevin Coffey. “After 15 years at Edwards + Hotchkiss Architects and a dozen more at Burke Coffey Architecture & Design, I launched C Kevin Coffey Dwellings | Design in 2016,” Coffey says. Since then, the renowned designer and his team have completed hundreds of custom homes throughout the South and across the country. “Our projects range from 1,000 to 15,000-plus-square-foot homes for a diverse range of clients,” he shares. “We’re especially proud of the awards we’ve received for the historic restoration and renovation projects we’ve completed in our hometown of Franklin, Tennessee.”
Although Coffey’s architectural education at The University of Kansas focused mainly on Postmodernism and Deconstructivism, he is particularly drawn to English Arts and Crafts
“AS LONG AS IT FEELS TIMELESS AND CREATIVE, WE ARE ABLE TO DESIGN IN ANY STYLE OR VERNACULAR.”
C Kevin Coffey OWNER
architecture and early 20th-century American eclectic styles, which, Coffey adds, “We thoughtfully update to reflect contemporary living patterns. Whether classical, midcentury, transitional or contemporary, we strive to create timeless designs that reflect each client’s desires, needs, taste, personality and lifestyle.”
ASK THE EXPERT
How do you include the client in your creative process?
At our initial meeting, I ask the client to share a wish list of spaces they want to include as well as images of rooms and exteriors they like. I use that information as a starting point when putting together the preliminary floor plan and elevations. Then, through a series of meetings, we home in on the design so that it is perfectly tailored for them. And, so that I can clearly communicate those ideas, I provide the client with hand drawings, sketches and 3D images.
To this point, what has been your greatest success?
Although we’ve had several projects published and won numerous awards, I see our consistency when it comes to design quality, variety and service as our greatest success.
Top Located on a large lot in the West Meade area of Nashville, this English Arts and Crafts-inspired home combines handmade brick and limestone and a covered front porch, which provide a timeless look and charm. Left Built by Castle Homes, a longtime collaborator, this home’s design is based on Norman precedents—complete with a stone and brick facade and a stair turret. Right Designed to look as though it developed over time, this English Arts and Crafts-inspired home has an H-shaped floor plan that opens onto a pool terrace sited between the two parallel wings. Opposite left Originally developed by Castle Homes as a show house for the Nashville Symphony, this home’s stunning arched entryway and awe-inspiring facade are heavily influenced by English Arts and Crafts precedents. Opposite right The front car court of this neoclassical home in Belle Meade, Tennessee, welcomes guests in grand style.
Photography Top, Left, Right + Opposite left by Reed Brown Photography; Opposite right by Allison Elefante; Headshot by Mary Craven
ALLSOUTH APPLIANCE GROUP
Searching for the appliances that perfectly suit the style of one’s home and the functional needs of one’s household can be a challenge. Ask anyone who has undertaken this process for their advice, and something about finding the right showroom of helpful experts will certainly come up. That very challenge inspired the creation of AllSouth Appliance Group—a company founded to make the appliance-buying process easier and more personalized. “We prioritize the customer experience from the moment a client walks through our showroom doors,” says Tyler Hillman, President. “Setting us apart is our commitment to delivering personalized service at every stage of the purchasing process. Our interactive showrooms allow clients to explore a ppliances firsthand, while our knowledgeable team is there to guide them every step of the way.” With online appointment booking, chat features and in-house design support, AllSouth’s above-andbeyond approach is evident in every aspect of the business. Since its founding
by Tyler and Josh Hillman in 1997, AllSouth Appliance Group has grown from humble beginnings into a regional staple for homeowners and trade professionals alike. Over the years, the company expanded, even purchasing a 200,000-square-foot warehouse distribution facility in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2018. Today, AllSouth operates showrooms across Alabama, Florida and Tennessee.
ASK THE EXPERT
Discuss emerging trends in your industry.
Josh: The demand for connected appliances continues to grow, as homeowners love the convenience of controlling their kitchen and laundry appliances from their phones. We’re also seeing the selection of colorful appliances and mixed metal options more often.
How has sustainability influenced your approach?
Tyler: Sustainability plays a key role in our approach, from energy-efficient refrigerators and dishwashers to induction cooktops that use less power.
What do you feel has been your greatest success?
Tyler: The team we have built. We’ve had the privilege of serving families across three generations, building lasting relationships that reflect the trust and loyalty of our customers.
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The Lynx Napoli Professional 30-Inch Outdoor Oven is perfect for entertaining and fun nights in. Right The Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove living kitchen in the Birmingham showroom invites guests to test and try.
Photography Kylie Ballard Tyler Hillman PRESIDENT
A Stylish Union
TWO ATLANTA HIGH-RISE UNITS ARE CONNECTED USING
BLACK-AND-WHITE PALETTE, EDITED GESTURES AND BLUE-CHIP ART.
Architecture: Derek Hopkins, Harrison Design Interior Design: Barbara Westbrook, Westbrook Interiors Home Builder: Jim Hixon, Hixon Homes Inc.
The entry and living room are united by white oak flooring refreshed using an ultra-dark stain. Other ebonized details include the bar niche general contractor Jim Hixon concealed behind a blackened folding panel, as well as the darkened walnut treads of the glass staircase.
Previous page: To balance the living room, designer Barbara Westbrook introduced sculptural furnishings that can visually hold their own, such as the Caste curve-back lounge chair and a pair of armless Liaigre chairs, both from R Hughes. The highback midcentury-style chairs are by Coup Studio.
Making the transition to high-rise living doesn’t always mean sacrificing graciously scaled spaces and a free-flowing floor plan. For an Atlanta couple trading their traditional residence for a cool Buckhead condominium, merging two side-by-side apartments was key to achieving their luxuriously spacious aerie high above the city streets.
By most definitions, the two units had opposite design styles. The first apartment already suited the couple’s modern tastes thanks to its museumwhite walls ideal for their art collection, an open layout and a striking wood-and-glass staircase. The neighboring condo, by contrast, was laden with oldworld Italianate finishes that felt at odds with the pair’s aesthetic preferences. Fortunately, designer Barbara Westbrook and residential designer Derek Hopkins were undeterred by this disparity.
Liaising early in the process, Hopkins and Westbrook set to work fusing the two spaces— a delicate exercise requiring invaluable input from general contractor Jim Hixon, whose prior work in the building had endowed him with extensive knowledge of its complex infrastructure. “Jim knew what we could and couldn’t do,” Hopkins recounts. “And that cut our ‘what if’ time to a minimum.”
Because the couple wished to live exclusively on a single level, they kept the modern unit’s existing first-floor layout largely intact—opting to relegate guest quarters to the second floor—but increased its size. The extra square footage was captured from the more traditional residence, making way for a generously scaled new den and primary suite.
While a few key elements, such as the sculptural staircase, recessed baseboards and pure white walls, were retained, other finishes were modified to achieve a high-contrast effect. For example, all of the unit’s existing wood surfaces, including its Brazilian cherry floors and stair treads, plus the foyer’s walnut paneling, were stained an almost ebony shade to punctuate the otherwise all-white environment.
The designers’ edited approach extended to reducing architectural excess—whether removing recessed shelf niches and built-in bookcases or cleaning up the profile of the double-sided fireplace.
The minimalist statement becomes strongest in the kitchen, where Westbrook’s vision manifested as a white-on-white space with sleek cabinetry and a back-painted glass backsplash.
Such choices underscored Westbrook’s monochromatic approach. Working alongside project designer Amanda Leibson, she executed her clear vision of an overall black-and-white palette inspired by the wife’s wardrobe. “She wanted the home to be very crisp and spare, with only occasional punches of color,” Westbrook recalls. Case in point: the touches of champagne animating the living room seating group. “It’s a tough shade to get right, because it can go peachy, but it’s such an elegant color,” the designer notes.
Because her clients brought very little furniture with them, choosing to concentrate on their art collection instead, Westbrook had the opportunity to select new furnishings with the sleek new interior landscape in mind. “When a home is pared down to this degree, each piece of furniture becomes sculpture; the forms themselves need to be beautiful,” the designer explains. The shapeliest pieces reside in the spacious living room, where the tailored sofa, curvaceous upholstered chairs and a combination of angular and rounded tables forms a striking tableau to complement a trio of Herbert Creecy paintings.
Westbrook was equally attentive to the profiles of the dining room furniture, which consist of a streamlined glass table from the clients’ former residence, slim chairs and a dynamic light fixture that acts as a work of art itself. As understated as this and other spaces read, they still possess a warmth sometimes missing in minimalist interiors. Contributing to this effect is the couple’s cherished collection of fine oil paintings, many of them featuring traditional gilt frames.
Moving beyond the public areas, the home’s private living spaces proffer a softer interpretation of the black-and-white scheme. “I like the idea of taking colors and exploring their different shades,” shares Westbrook, who selected fabrics in cream, taupe and even a touch of red for the den to harmonize with its focal point, a powerful painting by the late Todd Murphy.
In the primary bedroom, champagne tones reappear on upholstery, softening the sea of the pure white walls. Yet the en suite bathroom— with its bold Calacatta Michelangelo marble, dark cabinetry and blackened-steel doors—offers the eye a high-contrast reprieve.
Although thoroughly modern, the home’s clean aesthetic and striking monochrome color scheme are also indisputably timeless. As Westbrook puts it: “Years from now, you could walk into this home and not know when it was done. It will still look good.”
Westbrook integrated polished-nickel Jonathan Browning Studios sconces and a Holland & Sherry mohair rug to contrast the entryway paneling, which was darkened for dramatic effect. A Todd Murphy sculpture, Tony Hernandez painting and Formations vessels from Jerry Pair enliven the space.
Opposite: Cool metal finishes lend sleekness to the living room, particularly the set of polished nickel reading lamps by Visual Comfort & Co. and an oak-and-stainless steel console by Jiun Ho. A lacquered end table and vessels by Michaël Verheyden hew to the home’s black-and-white palette.
Three Herbert Creecy paintings, purchased at Johnson Lowe Gallery, are a highlight of the living room. A black Billy Baldwin Studio cocktail table offsets the champagne-colored Dmitriy & Co sofa and a bamboo silk rug by Eve and Staron Studio.
“She wanted the home to be very crisp and spare, with only occasional punches of color.”
–BARBARA WESTBROOK
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warms the dining room. Gregorius Pineo chairs from Jerry Pair mingle with a sculptural Ochre chandelier, Formations candlesticks and a bamboo silk Eve and Staron Studio rug.
Opposite: The kitchen showcases Thassos marble from Marmi Natural Stone on the island, accompanied by Powell & Bonnell stools. A custom banquette wearing Fox Linton wool from Jim Thompson joins the bespoke Skylar Morgan table.
The den channels a more relaxed aura courtesy of a textured ivory sectional designed by Westbrook. Other furnishings include a lacquer-and-iron Liaigre side table and a pair of Gregorius Pineo wing chairs. The atmospheric painting is by Todd Murphy.
Westbrook continued the use of champagne tones in the primary bedroom, adorning the bed with velvet from Jim Thompson and an Ann Gish coverlet. Both the Jean de Merry bedside chests and curved Natasha Baradaran bench are from R Hughes.
Calming TREND
Embracing simplicity and texture, a custom abode blends form with function, bringing balance to a Nashville family.
WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAROLINE SHARPNACK
Comfortable upholstery pieces fill the great room, including a Boyden sectional and matching bumper alongside Arlington swivel chairs—all by Vanguard Furniture. A Loloi Rugs floor covering and custom draperies of Noveltex fabric introduce calming layers.
T&B Stone forms the fireplace wall, anchoring the two-story great room. To complement its scale, designer Brad Ramsey chose substantial pieces such as the Clubcu salvaged timber console, which displays Brynner table lamps by Four Hands.
Life is both boisterous and beautiful for one Nashville couple with three young children. Having outgrown their previous residence, the pair set their sights on a custom build that would provide them with additional square footage, ample storage and an overarching sense of serenity. “We needed that breathing room, to feel peaceful from the moment we walked through the door,” the wife reflects.
For this busy family, streamlining daily life was a priority. “There were questions about where the kids would unload after arriving home, or how to make room to better enjoy everyday moments,” their interior designer, Brad Ramsey, recounts. “Rather than moving into a house then trying to figure out how to get organized, they loved that they could design it purposefully with a space for everything.”
Architect Blaine Bonadies’ tailored approach perfectly suited the family’s transitional style. “I favor traditional forms with modern sensibilities,” notes Bonadies, who conceived an exterior featuring asymmetrical limestone-clad massing with a central two-story volume and gabled roofline. Inside, the architect defined his gestures using high ceilings and large-format windows framed in black aluminum, so the rooms “take on a more contemporary perspective,” he notes.
Daily life centers around a double-height great room that connects living, dining and kitchen areas, then branches into other spaces “from a central hallway that acts as the spine of the house,” Bonadies describes. The result is a highly functional, straightforward layout that still “feels airy and expansive,” the wife observes.
Ramsey, in turn, avoided ornate distractions, working closely with general contractor C.J. Sabia and his team on interior detailing. “We thought through ways to soften the home’s linear, almost masculine feel,” the designer says. Arches, such as that of the kitchen’s curved plaster hood and the barrel ceiling in the primary bathroom’s shower, help smooth some of the sharp architectural edges. A few deep-set arched doorways—such as one leading to the couple’s bedroom—also carve gentle transitions, providing “subtle sight lines through rectangular spaces,” Ramsey explains.
In selecting finishes, “We talked a lot about where to go bold and where to go quiet,” the designer recalls. Ultimately, the couple chose
materials that whispered: soft white walls, pale oak flooring and cabinetry, creamy limestoneand-plaster fireplace surrounds and pearlescent tiles that bring lived-in texture to the primary bathroom and the kitchen.
“We always returned to the idea of organic modernism, which feels very approachable,” Ramsey says. “The purely modern can sometimes elicit the feeling of being cold and hard. But to us, modern can mean just simple lines and details.”
Textiles in dulcet tones of linen, olive and terra cotta harmonize with the earthy palette of wood, plaster and stone. From the abundance of wool rugs and sheer linen draperies to the grass cloth lining the primary bedroom vestibule, Ramsey eschewed complex patterns in favor of rich textures that “add to the gentleness of the home while keeping everything bright and modern.”
Furnishings were chosen for their clean lines—“never overly embellished or fussy in any way,” Ramsey explains. The inviting front room, for example, appears as graciously appointed as any formal parlor, but its custom pieces are more than just eye candy. A 15-foot-long sofa invites worry-free lounging, while the dining-height marble table and ottomans cater to cocktails in the evening as naturally as impromptu board games. “We loved the idea of family game nights in that room or putting out a puzzle that everyone can add to as they walk through,” the wife shares. A similar spirit imbues the dining room, tucked beside the kitchen. “It’s a pretty space for entertaining but is just as comfortable for weeknight dinners,” she comments.
Adding utility as much as tactility are sturdy performance textiles in high-touch areas the children use most. The side-entrance mudroom, for example, boasts tons of built-in storage, creating the ideal drop zone for backpacks and jackets. And an upstairs office space serves as a crafting area for now but will become a homework station as the kids advance through school.
Compared to the rambunctious reality of a young family, their home’s quiet sophistication “feels like a more aspirational version of us,” the wife says with a laugh. In fact, the calm backdrop already helps make everyday moments even sweeter. “There’s nothing better than walking into the great room and hearing our children laughing and playing,” the husband shares. “It makes us really grateful for our family and the house we’ve been blessed with.”
A Vanguard Furniture sofa defines the front room, where contrasting round forms include a rug by Jaipur Living, a marble-topped table by Arteriors and Verellen poufs. Noveltex draperies filter sunlight onto a plaster mantel that wears Arcus Stonecoat.
Visual Comfort & Co. pendants shine above Cambria quartz countertops, white oak millwork by Custom Cabinet Works and Palecek counter stools in the kitchen. MLW Surfaces tiles lend texture above the Wolf range.
Right: The primary bathroom’s shower features Soho Studio Corp. tiles on the walls with American Universal Corp. tiles on the floor and barrel ceiling—all from Kenny & Company. A House of Rohl rain shower fixture adds to the aura.
Opposite: A Troy Lighting pendant accents the vestibule, softened by Phillip Jeffries grass cloth, leading to the primary bedroom. Beyond, a Nour lamp by Four Hands pairs with the Crate & Barrel bedside table.
The craft space, envisioned as a future homework room for the children, is adorned with a Phillip Jeffries wallcovering. Storage by Custom Cabinet Works is painted Sherwin-Williams’ Sand Dollar and joined by Four Hands chairs.
Opposite: Woodchip & Magnolia’s Land of Milk & Honey Butterflies mural envelops the youngest daughter’s nursery. The West Elm rug, Noveltex draperies and hand-knotted macramé pouf by RH Teen introduce tactility. A Four Hands lamp illuminates the reading corner.
Future Perfect
INSPIRED BY FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL HOTELS, AN IMAGINATIVE NEW CHARLOTTE HOME EMBRACES THE BEST OF MODERN LUXURY.
WRITTEN
BY
JESSICA RITZ | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BLEVINS
Architecture: Frank Smith, Frank Smith Residential Design Inc. Interior Design: Amanda Swaringen, Carolina Design Associates, LLC
Home Builder: Bryan Gerrard, Gerrard Builders, LLC
Residential designer Frank Smith conceived the home’s curved statement staircase, constructed by general contractor Bryan Gerrard and featuring hand-applied plaster by Eric Cockrell of Mudwerk. At right, a geometric credenza by Olivya Stone supports a John-Richard alabaster lamp.
Previous page: Dual seating groups capitalize on the scale of the grand salon, where doors by Sightline Steel Doors contrast with designer Amanda Swaringen’s ethereal selections, including a silk-and-nylon Stark rug. A pair of Thayer Coggin curved sectionals, upholstered in performance fabric, takes center stage.
Charlotte is a city long known for its traditional architecture and stately neighborhoods, chief among them the famously leafy Myers Park.
Residential designer Frank Smith’s clients appreciated the inherent luxury of this classic enclave, though they weren’t fans of classicism itself. By contrast, the forward-thinking couple hoped to channel the international glamour of resorts they have visited in cities like Los Angeles, London and Dubai—recreating that plush sense of hospitality at home. “I had a clear vision of what we wanted in terms of flow, furniture and overall energy,” the husband explains. “What we were seeking was something often found in cities outside the South.”
Revered as an innovator (his trademark phrase is “ What’s next?”), Smith sees himself as “a chameleon who tries to relate to my clients’ unique vision of home. I want their fingerprints on the design as well as my own,” he notes. “I am always driven to discover their distinct taste and definition of beauty.”
To redefine Myers Park living, Smith first designed a façade that plays nicely with its neighbors. On the outside, the expansive house is sensitive to the surrounding context, brandishing a soft-white, lime plaster-coated masonry exterior paired with dark-finish aluminum windows and bronze steel doors. Both treatments honor the architectural flavor of the area, but their highcontrast application creates a harder-edged, contemporary feel. “We are continuing to evolve a more modern version of traditional while retaining the classical proportions,” Smith comments.
Interior designer Amanda Swaringen’s similar ability to bridge traditional and contemporary proved indispensable to the project, as did her past collaboration with Smith. “What drew us to our design team was their proven ability to work together,” the husband shares. A similar sentiment rang true with general contractor Bryan Gerrard, who has teamed with Smith and Swaringen on dozens of projects each. “Bryan’s craftsmanship stood out as exceptional,” the husband continues. “We were looking for a five-star experience, and that’s exactly the standard he delivered.”
Swaringen absorbed her clients’ cosmopolitan preferences while remaining mindful that they’re
the parents of three children. “I knew this house would be lived in by a young family; so, it needed to be practical, too,” she notes. Responding to Smith’s plans prioritizing symmetry, proportion and scale, the designer assigned each room a distinct character and function.
In the grand salon, two seating groups— comprising a pair of curved sofas and a deep sectional—define the free-flowing room, which offers axial views past steel French doors to the resort-inspired backyard, pavilion and pool. The bulk of daily activity happens within this lively, multipurpose room, which blends into an open-format kitchen featuring striking quartzite counters and a dining area accented by a mulberry-colored Kenny Nguyen silk painting.
To temper the scale and airiness of these spaces and establish a warm ambience, Swaringen collaborated with Eric Cockrell, a local artisan recommended by Gerrard, to apply bespoke plaster surfaces in a soothing tone. The tactile treatments grace not only walls and ceilings, but also fireplaces, the kitchen hood and the dramatically curved staircase Smith placed at the far end of the library.
The home’s upper level, meanwhile, is an exercise in serenity, with tone-on-tone wallpapered panels lining the expanse of the broad corridor leading to the couple’s immersive private retreat. Luxury European hotels—particularly the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris—inform the material and color palette of their personal suite. Resort-like amenities include lush linens, ornate molding, motorized draperies and a see-through fireplace that serves as “the focal point between the seating area and bedroom,” Swaringen adds.
Main-level leisure spaces continue that sense of escapism, as with the gentleman’s lounge evoking an elegant hotel lobby. Accessed from the grand salon via two sets of custom leather doors, the moody gathering space is “wonderful for entertaining but equally cozy and inviting for the nights you just want to curl up and watch a movie with the kids,” the designer observes.
For the clients, the result is “an elevated family home where we can truly enjoy each other,” the husband notes, adding: “It’s a place full of positive energy and meaningful moments.” And for a design team galvanized by what’s next, it’s the thrill of installing something state-of-the-art in Myers Park.
Above: Two striking pieces by RH—a sculpted Strada table and a Harlow Calcite chandelier— anchor the kitchen’s dining nook before a grid of aluminum windows from Sierra Pacific Windows. A foursome of Olivya Stone tripod-style chairs completes the arrangement.
Opposite: A glimmering San Marco chandelier by RH illuminates the kitchen’s leathered Da Vinci quartzite slabs from AGM Imports, which were fabricated by Art of Stone. Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances are concealed within cabinetry by Hardwood Creations.
Above: Swaringen updated Jonathan Adler’s Bacharach swivel chairs using Kirkby Design’s Faze velvet in Blossom for the upstairs landing. Stark’s Clairo rug lends “dimension and movement,” the designer says, amid Cockrell’s custom plaster finishes and Modern History’s Aplique mirror.
Opposite: To break up the length of the upstairs corridor, Swaringen installed panels of Candice Kaye Designs’ Feather wallpaper punctuated by Avenue Lighting’s Waldorf sconces. The custom-cut Karastan runner is from Hall’s Flooring.
A wall of Calacatta Lucca porcelain surrounds an Earthcore Industries fireplace in the primary bedroom. Visual Comfort & Co.’s Arden chandelier lights the Hickory Chair bed as pendants by Hudson Valley Lighting accent nightstands by Das Wolfe Design.
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Right: The primary bathroom exudes spa-like comfort thanks to a sauna and walk-in shower. Calacatta porcelain tiles swathe the space, which is floored with Studio Moderne ceramic tiles; both are from Walker Zanger.
Opposite:
Clovis Goods Inc. fluted soaking tub rests before the same room’s slabs of Walker Zanger Calacatta porcelain. The Newport Brass Secant tub filler is from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery.
HOLDING COURT
Birmingham homeowners find flexible spaces for family life and entertaining in an antique cottage surrounding a central plaza.
Home Builder: Trey Goldstein, Cotton Construction Inc. Landscape Architecture: John G. Wilson, Golightly Landscape Architecture
Gray-green walls provide a moody backdrop for pre-war framed panels of Zuber wallpaper in the library. The dining room beyond showcases Fisher Weisman’s Gilded Cage chandelier above a white oak dining table by Sublime Original and vintage Cab 412 chairs.
Previous page: A high-gloss formula by Fine Paints of Europe enrobes both the walls and ceiling of the library. Verellen’s plush Duke sofa mingles with a GamFratesi travertine coffee table from Gubi and McGuire lounge chairs with cushions of Rose Tarlow Melrose House’s Turin linen.
ABirmingham architect dedicated to preserving her city’s character, Laura Bartlett adores a diamond in the rough. Over dinner one evening, her clients— a couple she already knew socially—shared a decisive vision for their future abode: a one-story residence wrapped around an open-air central courtyard. But in the famously hilly Iron City, it is rare to find a swath of flat land large enough to incorporate such a floor plan. The pair fully anticipated spending years to locate the perfect lot, then building their dream home from scratch.
So, who could have imagined that within two weeks, they would find a 1923 dwelling that precisely fit their parameters? Tucked along a secluded drive and perched high above the city, the C-shaped residence nestles into the classic neighborhood of Redmont Park, where tree-cloaked surroundings create an away-from-it-all sensibility mere minutes from lively English Village.
Still, the aging abode would require significant TLC. “This house would not have suited every client,” Bartlett admits. Many would have acknowledged the courtyard’s negative space and proceeded to capture it for an addition or new construction. Instead, “I loved that they wanted to keep it open and airy, allowing the whole interior to be infused with sunlight.”
The architect worked with the couple to master-plan the property, beginning by establishing strong sight lines. The library and kitchen share a new double-sided fireplace positioned on axis with the kitchen sink—which in turn aligns with a new linear swimming pool surrounded by hemlock-guarded gardens.
The new water feature was sited with assistance from landscape architect John G. Wilson, who also consulted on plantings to complement the bluestone courtyard, among them native azaleas and ferns.
The bulk of the renovation involved “peeling back layers added over the years,” Bartlett shares. Furthermore, a former garage became the new primary suite, placing the parents opposite their two children with a view across the courtyard for bedtime supervision. A circa-1970s sun room addition was transformed into a terrace while square footage was adjusted elsewhere, freeing up space for a modernized kitchen and newly elongated, lacquered library.
Working closely with builder Trey Goldstein, Bartlett introduced new cased openings that soften the home’s passages and improve flow. And although the renovation retained the structure’s original dormers and transoms, replacing some windows and numerous entry doors with sleek steel versions had a transformative effect. “It’s still a cottage, but it got a little sexier, more updated,” Bartlett says. Cedar shakes—a standby since the 17th century—refresh the exterior walls and roof, reaching back to the past while still reading as current.
Given her passion for interior architecture, Bartlett’s scope blended seamlessly with designer Melanie Pounds’ more nuanced touches. Pounds describes the couple as “confident and lovely,” with refined tastes and a passion for travel and entertaining. “I love when clients have a strong sense of style,” the designer continues. “In this case, they know exactly what they like.”
Items personal to the owners (travel souvenirs, artisan pottery, family heirlooms) invigorate the interiors, harmonizing with the home’s rich history and personality. The couple’s collection of art, particularly Asian panels inherited from the husband’s mother, influenced the color or mood of many rooms. Palettes took further inspiration from the verdant treetops and gardens; bluegreens, ochre and other hues bookend or mark transitions between rooms, moving from dark to light. Pounds completed spaces with comfortable upholstery in tactile, durable textiles that could sustain life with two school-aged children and two rambunctious dogs.
Flexibility remained key for the young family, with rooms designed to adapt to their changing needs over time. Case in point: The French door-lined dining room doubles as an impromptu workspace, and a cozy office serves as a playroom, reading nook and additional sleeping spot for overnight guests. “These clients were honest about the home they bought and wanted to be honest about the space and how they would use it,” Pounds notes.
Continues Bartlett: “I’ve loved watching how the house has evolved alongside these owners; sometimes there’s a basketball net in the courtyard; other times it’s set up for an elegant dinner party.” Most importantly, they appreciate the courtyard “as another beautiful room that just happens to be outside.” In the end, she concludes, “It’s a family home, not a museum, and it feels alive every time you visit.”
“I love when clients have a strong sense of style. In this case, they know exactly what they like.”
–MELANIE POUNDS
Architect Laura Bartlett conceived the kitchen’s snug dining banquette, for which designer Melanie Pounds specified verdigris-colored Edelman leather. Pendants by Miri Mara Ceramics light Verellen furnishings beneath.
Above: Bold slabs of Fantasia soapstone by Surface One set off the kitchen’s stainless steel Wolf range. The wood beam, wax-finished by Daniel Whitsett of Paintworks Design Studio, brings soft rusticity to walls of Farrow & Ball’s Shaded White.
Opposite: In the family entry, hardware from Brandino Brass Co. dresses up reeded bar cabinetry by Cotton Woodworks, which conceals Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers. Kenneth Jones of Woodworking Dynamics crafted the curved door. A Visual Comfort & Co. pendant hangs above the Verellen rug.
Above: Farrow & Ball’s Studio Green creates an immersive vibe in the multifunction reading room and office, where Bartlett’s custom window bench maximizes storage. Jones constructed the custom white oak side table; a Kartell chair partners with an antique Danish rosewood desk.
Opposite: One of numerous entries to the home dotting the courtyard perimeter, a steel door by CH Welding is flanked by custom louvered wood shutters fabricated by Jones. Family dog Odin greets guests before cedar shake siding from Brown Lumber & Building Supply painted Pratt & Lambert’s African Night.
Enhanced by landscape architect John G. Wilson, the courtyard features dry-set bluestone pavers from Acme Brick. Bespoke limestone tables by Birmingham Stone join teak dining benches and lounge seating by RH to complete the material palette.
