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All Your Own Of the many design evolutions the past year has wrought, one of the most striking has been that our homes are becoming more finely tuned to what we desire. The interiors we inhabit are less showpiece and more a statement about personal expression. Honestly, after 2020, does anyone care anymore about impressing the neighbors? As priorities shift, our homes are designed with greater intention and with individual style emerging. In this issue, we turn to several creatives to hear how their flair manifests. This issue also celebrates our GOLD LIST: design professionals from across the country whose projects graced our pages the past year. We greatly admire the taste and talent they bring to their work. As for me, I’m a creative at heart who relishes nesting at home. I’ve been on-again/off-again painting my fireplace wall. I didn’t think too long and hard about the pattern...or about the effort! Rather, it’s a moment that sparks joy. As we head into this new year, I wish you much happiness in your own home.
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Just a short drive from Santa Barbara, a pair of stylish hotels has opened in Solvang, a delightful Danish village where visitors can try traditional pastries like aebleskiver, buy a unique cuckoo clock, and explore the region’s spectacular wineries and vineyards. The sister properties, both by Highway West Vacations, embody different aesthetics, offering something for every taste. Solvang’s historic Old Mill Clock Tower has been reimagined as The Winston, an intimate boutique hotel that marries the building’s old-world charm with fresh, bohemian decor. Each of the 14 guest rooms and suites is unique, with vibrantly colored walls, oversize upholstered headboards, and furnishings and accessories thoughtfully curated from around the world. Lovers of clean, modern design will want to book the Vinland Hotel & Lounge, situated in the heart of Solvang’s Mission Drive. After a full day of exploring, pillow-top beds and luxurious bedding promise a restful slumber. Guests will soon get to enjoy fresh Californian fare with a Danish flair at the hotel’s swanky V Lounge. Those who book the top suites get exclusive perks and experiences at nearby wineries. thewinstonsolvang.com; vinlandhotelandlounge.com
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“Our client came to us with a lot of imagery from the 1970s,” says Alexis Tompkins. “She and her husband are children of that era and wanted to recreate positive childhood memories in a modern way for her young family.” For the son’s bedroom, the client wanted something that would be fun while he’s young that could transition into his teenage years. “We referenced artist Jean Dubuffet’s work to develop a custom pattern, designed it in a combination of paint and Photoshop, had it printed at a local printing lab and then applied it as wallpaper,” says Tompkins. “The bed is a classic ’70s color that’s really bright.” chromasf.com
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“Color really informs a space and sets the stage and tone, so it’s one of the things that I start with always,” says Jeannie Fraise. “Often, there’s a textile that inspires and informs the palette.” While working on this Noe Valley home, Fraise incorporated a modernist aesthetic to honor the family history of the homeowner, the granddaughter of legendary architect Edward Durrell Stone, who designed MoMA in New York and Radio City Music Hall. Fraise used color to help make the spaces warm and inviting. “In the family room/kitchen, there are two paintings that contain orange and blue tones,” Fraise says. “The fabric on the armchairs is a midcentury fabric that Lee Jofa brought back, and that pulled the palette together.” lotusbleudesign.com
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Suzette Sherman Interior Design Suzette Sherman says that designing for clients is like “finding an outfit” that fits them, and if they’re open to using some color, she’s fully onboard. When she revamped the interiors of this Los Gatos home for a recently divorced father of two, “It was an opportunity for him to do what he liked,” she says. “His upbringing was in the Midwest. He had Scandinavian parents and was harkening back to those roots in terms of look and feel, and he was not afraid of color.” His kitchen was done in bold chartreuse, for example, and a bathroom in vibrant blue. suzetteshermaninteriordesign.com
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Across the ages, scientists, philosophers and writers have pondered the nature of time. And now, The Museum of Craft and Design presents a compelling exhibit, “Design by Time,” on view January 23 to April 25, that explores how various design objects convey the passage of time. The diverse exhibition—comprising everything from lighting fixtures to fashion to furnishings—showcases works by 22 artists and collaboratives from eight countries. On display will be London-based German artist Nicole Wermers’ Shell Ashtray. “Smoking has always held a great fascination for me, even now as recovering smoker,” Wermers says. “I am interested in its association with the bohemian idea of wasting time, money and one’s youth in a big city, which includes cafe culture.” British designer Tim Simpson and Dutch designer Sarah van Gameren of Glithero, also based in London, have contributed a Blueware Tiles mural, created using photosensitive emulsion. “In this case, the emulsion turns blue when exposed to light, also known as a blueprint or cyanotype,” Simpson says. “The botanicals depicted in the piece are foraged, pressed and then photographically captured onto the surface by light. The more light, the bluer the tiles get. The tiles have what all photographs have—they capture a moment in time.” sfmcd.org
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New year, new Neolith: The brand that put sintered stone on the global map has launched its Six-S range of surfaces, inspired by the natural world and the battle against COVID-19. Designed to be solidary, sanitary, strong, stylish, sensory and sustainable, there’s one “s” that wasn’t a part of the Six-S range: sacrifice. All six offerings are every bit as luxurious, prepossessing and meticulously finished as traditional Neolith products. The Six-S range comprises Himalaya Crystal, an homage to the Himalayan salt crystal landscapes; Abu Dhabi White, inspired by the UAE capital’s Sheikh Zayed Mosque; Amazonico (right), which calls to mind the ascension from the darkness of the rainforest floor to the lighter tones of tree canopies overhead; Winter Dala, nodding to the pines that encircle Sweden’s Lake Siljan; Summer Dala, mimicking the texture of freshly cut timber, and Layla, inspired by One Thousand and One Arabian Nights. And it’s not just environmental consciousness that Neolith is staying in step with—the company also has a new digital platform, Neolith Virtual Experience, which brings more than 50 colors and finishes straight from the showroom to the customer’s home. neolith.com
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When Lauren Santo Domingo founded the online luxury retailer Moda Operandi in 2010, it was clothes and shoes—not place mats and flatware—that got her pulse racing. Fast forward to today, and Santo Domingo, a passionate connoisseur of beautiful china, glassware and table linens, has come to embrace her decidedly more “domestic side.” The fashion executive recently debuted Moda Domus, a tabletop collection for Moda Operandi that reflects a love of relaxed yet elegant entertaining. Luxe caught up with the stylish entrepreneur sheltering at home with her family in Southampton. What’s your new normal like these days? In the city, I used to love going out for coffee before heading to the office. Now, I make my own coffee and sip it wandering in my garden, often in my slippers. I haven’t worn heels in nine months. I bought my first sweatsuits, one from Cotton Citizen and a cashmere one from Madeleine Thompson. Though I can’t help but think of what Karl Lagerfeld said about how wearing sweatpants was like giving up on life! Ha! Although, it looks like you’ve found a creative outlet in flower arranging. Completely. I’ve gotten really into growing
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flowers and floristry. I used to measure my seasons through fashion, and now I’m marking time based on what flowers are coming in, whether it’s hellebores or lily of the valley or sweet peas. I’ve been buying antique vases and vessels from auction sites. So, how did you develop your interest in tabletop? It actually started with the business. As Moda grew internationally, we began having special dinners for designers and top clients. We put a lot of effort into our tables and decor, and the response was amazing. The next day people would be asking me, “Where can I get this?” I also enjoyed the creativity. Designing the tables felt much more satisfying than simply putting on something to wear. Describe the inspiration. I love heritage pieces that feel like something passed down or collected. I would say I’m very inspired by my mother in law, who is very elegant and entertains beautifully. She and her friends have incredible collections of porcelain and silver from a range of makers and countries. Does that sentiment show up in the Fiorito ceramics? Yes, it’s a pattern I saw at auction based on an 18th-century
Italian design. We found the original manufacturers and asked them to remake the pattern for us in pieces our clients would use today. Each piece is handpainted in Emilia-Romagna. Tell us about the Murano glassware. I’ve spent a lot of time in Venice collecting vintage Murano glass. The wine glasses with the swirled stem are based on an antique set I own from the turn of the century. The original glasses are smaller, almost the size of cordial glasses; we’ve updated them to modern scale. How do you envision the collection being used? Everybody has the gilt china and fabulous wine glasses they got as wedding gifts. But how often do they ever use them? This is much more casual— the way I like to entertain. It’s perfect for a lunch or casual dinner. I don’t use finger bowls or have butlers behind every chair, so why would I want an ornate and formal table setting? Let’s say you’ve arranged your table in the country with Moda Domus settings. What are your guests wearing? Hmmm. I could see them wearing a great knit sweater, a perfectly tailored trouser and a small heel. Casual but sophisticated.
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Alessandra Branca walks us through her Chicago atelier, where one room is covered in her new Audrey wallpaper in Cerise & Loden and the sofa is upholstered in Garda Mohair in Mushroom. “I happen to love pattern play,” remarks the designer.
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Get Alessandra Branca talking about color and the pace becomes waltz-like, her voice honeyed. As she walks me through the luscious palettes of Into the Woods, the second collection from her eponymous home brand, Casa Branca, I decide to abandon my interview prompts and just enjoy. We begin in a sea of mossy green swatches, a colorway she describes as “a play on the classics but updated with pops of acid.” Next, we’re onto pairings of powder blue and chocolate brown. “I love ying-yang, male-female coloring,” she exclaims. “We never see enough of this combination, and it’s so chic and wonderful!” And finally, we move into reds, a signature hue of the designer’s. “It’s fun; it’s pop; it’s cool,” she muses, adding, “Red keeps you coming back.” As with Branca’s first collection, the designs—which span fabric, wallpaper and a growing breadth of home furnishings and accessories—are meant to be mixed and matched, interwoven with future collections and shopped by color story. They’re also deeply influenced by travel. This round, the designer drew inspiration from a fantasy brief particularly well-suited to the times.
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“I love Italy’s Sudtirol, and I’ve been wanting to do an old Tyrolean-style, A-frame mountain house in a fresh way,” she says. “The question of ‘What can I do to update that lifestyle?’ is really what this collection is about.” Such pointed wanderlust resulted in patterns like Verdure Camo, a riff on the popular 17th-century hunting tapestries that Branca reimagined and spunked up by fusing traditional motifs with camouflage, and Audrey, a 19th-century archive print reimagined with bulbous blooms of exaggerated scale and named after Little Shop of Horrors’ leading character. Rounding out the collection, a medley of Branca takes on faux bois, tartan, stripes and peacock marble, as well as solids in teddy-like mohair, creamy cotton velvet and stalwart linen, create a cocooning ethos that does seem to tap into some primordial, back-to-thewoods version of luxury.
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Casa Branca’s Into the Woods debut includes (left, from top) Audrey in Bolzano, Umbra in Bolzano and Giordano Camo performance fabric in Bolzano. The collection’s earthy palette, shown on the mood board above, was inspired by the northern Italian city of Bolzano.
Fortunately, the still repose of the past year didn’t hinder the designer—who describes a perfect Saturday as one spent amidst a stack of books—from developing the second installment of Casa Branca (available now) in the throes of the pandemic, not to mention, successfully launching the brand
last June. “I didn’t have to go far,” she says. “I literally walked around my life. That’s where this all came from.” Inspiration begetting inspiration, I begin researching the Italian part of Tyrol I knew little about before meeting Branca—and aching to redecorate.
FROM LADYBUG WALLPAPER TO SUBTLY SUBVERSIVE ART, FOUR DESIGNERS REFLECT ON STYLE. P R O D U C E D BY B R I T TA N Y C H E VA L I E R M C I N T Y R E
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Reflecting on my personal aesthetic begins with memories of my mom’s colorful outfits and red lipstick. I grew up in a world of color and pattern—French, African and Far East Asian influences. At home, there were art and sculptures, such as the pair of elegant felines that live in my living room today. There were textiles, like the chinoiserie print with golden threads on the formal living room sofa. I remember the effortless mix—not expensive or formal, but unique and just right. Growing up in New Orleans, you learn being different can be a badge of honor. I am unabashedly a girly-girl. My mom used to dress me in ruffles, pinafores, lace socks and shiny patent leather shoes. With my Coke-bottle glasses, you can imagine it was quite a sight. After my time in college known as the “sweatpants era” and a start in finance I classify as the “how boring can this suit be” period, I began a return to my true innate spirit. Fashion and decor were the ways to express my creativity within the confines of my gray pinstripesuit world. Perhaps the white Phillip Lim dress with the 3D flowers, high-heel patent leather Mary Janes and black tights weren’t exactly office attire, but I didn’t let that stop me from strutting down the halls and turning a few heads. My passion for the decorative arts and design shone through my home decor during that formative time. I had eight apartments in 15 years just to redecorate. Crazy, but so much fun! I played—a Hershey’s chocolate dining room in my Midtown place, peacock blue-painted walls and ceiling in the Uptown bedroom, and even the perfect white in my highrise bachelorette pad. I spent years experimenting on myself—a big reason why I am unafraid to be bold in my work today.
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Billy Ceglia in the sitting room of his client’s home in Armonk, New York.
Billy Ceglia True inherent style is an unerring and unapologetic point of view that can be translated into every aspect of an individual’s life. It informs everything the possessor does and has—from the way they answer the phone, welcome you into their home, dress, and of course, decorate their living spaces. In my own homes, I try to create a sense of ease and comfort to welcome guests—adopting small details like leaving the door unlocked and arranging empty hangers in the coat closet for their garments. I have a “help yourself ” attitude when it comes to refreshments or anything in my home. If you need it, it’s yours for the taking. Since I adhere to such a tight design lexicon of simple materials and shapes, and a relatively limited color palette, it has jokingly been said that my favorite color is “plain”—and I happily own that. While I appreciate the ornate and complex, my personal preference always circles back to a level of simplicity with a touch of the unexpected or tongue-in-cheek. It could be a few books with funny titles, such as Avery Monsen’s All My Friends Are Dead (a particular favorite), or a subtly subversive piece of art in an otherwise sober room. These same details are also a part of my wardrobe. What appears to be a classic menswear pattern could be made up of thousands of cartoon mice, or the lining of a jacket could be painted with illustrations from Albert Lamorisse’s The Red Balloon, with a secret message under the collar to “follow me.” Similar to my streamlined fashion choices, my interiors are filled with simple and practical fabrics, tailored furniture and timeless details that reflect an enduring point of view. This leaves room for my personality, which is neither “plain” nor uncomplicated!
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It never occurred to me that my box of a city condo would become a homey shrine to my collection of eccentric things. A decade ago, I was in my early 20s, flailing in the aftermath of the recession and searching for a place to buy when my mom sold my childhood home. The panging feeling of my foundation being uprooted while simultaneously my family having no home of our own stuck with me. I think it’s why, despite my dreams of moving into an iconic San Francisco Victorian, I remain in my developer-built flat. As a result, a big part of how my style manifests is working within limitations. I like testing and pushing boundaries to see how many colors and patterns a room can handle before it feels uncomfortable. When I allowed myself to use my home as a canvas for experimentation, a new part of my creative brain unlocked. I found a 19th-century French sideboard to use as a bar and installed modern built-ins around it marrying my home’s modern lines with my love of antiquity. With decorative artist Caroline Lizarraga, I created a “conspicuous camouflage” mural on the walls with gilded brush lines. Then I had the idea for cartoonish tapestry-inspired blobby drapes and collaborated with artist Isa Beniston to bring funny dragons and lions to life in my windows. A defining moment early in my career was when I read that one of the ottoman seats in a room designed by Ken Fulk on a magazine cover was sourced from Costco. I thought, “His projects have budgets I can barely imagine, but he chose to leave that piece in!” It reaffirmed my principles: Keep what you love, work with things that don’t need replacement, put nothing on a pedestal and check your humility.
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I’ll never forget the excitement when a bag of hand-me-downs from Wendy, a family friend, would appear on our kitchen table. On one occasion, the bag contained a powder pink tracksuit, the kind popular in the ’80s, and a far departure from the smocked Laura Ashley or appliqued Florence Eiseman dresses I normally donned for a special event. Ready for my best friend’s birthday party, I descended our staircase channeling my inner Wendy in the ensemble—my mousy brown hair newly coiffed with bangs and big glasses. Cloaked in the confidence of looking and feeling great, in my mind, I had arrived. Growing up in Lake Forest, Illinois, where architect David Adler was the patron saint and understated elegance reigned supreme, I was raised to appreciate the relaxed formality of my parents, my grandmother and their friends. While their homes were beautifully decorated, if you looked hard enough you would find an element of humor and whimsy. From miniature model rooms tucked within a library bookshelf and ladybug wallpaper adorning a formal powder room to miles of chintz covering windows and chairs, these houses reflected the confident ease of lives well lived and taught me to appreciate patina over polish. Real style does not seek the approval of others. It is the creative expression of those who possess it and have the confidence and joie de vivre to pull it off. Looking at photos from that birthday party where I’m wearing the powder pink tracksuit, I confess, I now prefer the pretty dresses my friends wore, though I am grateful for the encouragement from my parents to explore my own tastes. It is more than OK to stand out in a crowd.
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NICOLE FULLER X FROMENTAL Märchen, the dramatic first collection between New York designer Nicole Fuller and exquisite wallpaper maker Fromental, draws in part on Fuller’s childhood memories of fairy tales. From left: Märchen in Buck Eye Bell, Henry Sass and Late Windflower hand-painted on silk. fromental.co.uk
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LES ENSEMBLIERS X BRUNSCHWIG & FILS Art Deco influences and grand travels were the inspiration behind Canadian designers Les Ensembliers’ first foray into wallpaper with Brunschwig & Fils. Clockwise from top left: Les Plumes in Navy; Pivoines in Wine on cork; Les Plumes in Wine. brunschwig.com
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In honor of Black History Month, Luxe goes beyond the canvas with three contemporary artists.
ARTWORK: IN AN ALTERNATE REALITY, COURTESY CARMEN NEELY.
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Gestural Meaning Carmen Neely’s artwork is not just a purely aesthetic object. Personal experiences, including being female, Black and American, all inform her work. Behind every brushstroke and color choice is intention and intuition, which stem directly from those experiences. Emotions of heartbreak (the impetus for the work shown above), disappointment, optimism, anger and joy are all equally important tools she employs in her work, as are the oil paints and physical ephemera that adorn her canvases.
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Connective Threads By creating and exploring various artforms, Basil Kincaid is on a quest for selfunderstanding in a culture that has quelled the Black experience. Kincaid comes from generations of female quilt makers, and years ago, dreamt of his grandmother standing in front of a house that was wrapped in a quilt. Shortly thereafter, he began sewing. These textural masterpieces honor a family tradition connecting him to his past and giving overdue recognition to those before him.
Clockwise from top: The Long Arc of Memory by Basil Kincaid / basilkincaid.com. Illinois and Kansas Dinner Plate / $68 for four / sirensongcuriosities.com. Fringes Bucket Bag / $2,100 / loewe.com. Italian Velvet Patchwork Ottoman by Marian Paquette / $745 / choixhome.com. Kepner Lounge Chair / $2,775 / stickley.com. Swedish Kilim / From $3,500 / mansour.com. Edelweiss Tile / Price upon request / newravenna.com. Cecil Table Light / $689 / originalbtc.com.
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Portrait Mode The formation of bold, rich contrasts of color depict beautiful Black women in Grace Lynne Haynes’ paintings. While learned visual rhetoric often associates light and dark with good and evil, Haynes sees the disparity in the shades on the canvas as more harmonious than divisive. As for the subjects, the artist is determined to show her figures as graceful, demure and strong—the kind of complex attributes that Black women traditionally have not been afforded.
Clockwise from top: Untitled by Grace Lynne Haynes / bygracelynne.com. Desert Pass Necklace / $380 / lizziefortunato.com. Binga Serving Platter by Mutapo / $245 / 54kibo.com. Naples Fabric in Blush / Price upon request / anniecoop.com. Theo Square Pillow / $210 / johannahoward.com. Color-blocked Lacquered Elio Table by Bannach / $8,462 / 1stdibs.com. Chartreuse Twist Goblet and Latticino Tumbler by Tracy Glover / $98 each / housesandparties.com. Aurora Sconce / $1,810 / rclarkson.com.
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SLIM DOWN Clean modernism prevails with the handwoven Steelheart Dining Chairs, made from cotton cord and powdercoated stainless steel in the Brooklyn studio of Peg Woodworking. Unique patterns decorate each piece, which can be customized for a mix and match effect. pegwoodworking.com
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ROUND ABOUT A sculptural, arc-shaped back is the focal point of Dmitriy & Co’s substantial Arp Chair shown upholstered in Pierre Frey’s Bridget fabric. The pursuit of form, silhouette and comfort drives the exquisite design. dmitriyco.com
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LINEAR EFFECT The Newson Aluminum Chair by Marc Newson for Knoll is defined by a single uninterrupted line and pays homage to the designs of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. This chic, contemporary interpretation features a mesh seat and back for added ergonomic support. knoll.com
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BLACK OUT A true object of art, the Ala Chair by Alexander Diaz Andersson for Atra is crafted from mahogany wood that is dyed a rich, black charcoal hue. Angular, aerodynamic lines create a sinuous shape that hints to the name Ala—or wing in Spanish. atraform.com
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BETTER TOGETHER French furniture company Liaigre is known for its masterful use of black and white in creating furnishings that are both functional and beautiful. The Robinson Dining Chair and Armchair, originally made for yachts, as well as the wood back Toiras Armchair are all done in oak with a wire-brushed finish. liaigre.com
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Color packs a punch—especially in kitchens and baths, where a little fresh thinking goes a long way. Today’s au courant designs lean toward one lush hue: green. While associated with nature, the tone also evokes feelings of abundance, serenity, peace and security—all elements we could use right now (and always) in our homes. For designer Raili Clasen, a saturated forest-like shade served as a reference to the past when updating this kitchen in a historic California residence. “It’s an old-world color that seemed right at home in a new build,” says Clasen.
Raili Clasen chose Benjamin Moore’s Hunter Green for the cabinetry in this Coronado, California, kitchen she designed with architect Eric Olsen. Buster + Punch hardware and a Regulator faucet by Waterworks provide pretty brass accents while Community Manufacturing stools offer plush and stylish seating.
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Coronado, the beautiful stretch of land off San Diego, has a storied history as both a resort town to the stars as well as an aviation and naval hub since the early 20 th century. So, when Raili Clasen’s clients asked her to renovate a dilapidated 1927 Dutch Farmhouse on the island that had once belonged to a Navy sea captain, she knew she wanted the design to nod to the home’s traditional roots. railicadesign.com How did you decide on that shade of green for the kitchen cabinetry? As with any vintage home renovation, I feel I have a responsibility to not turn the house into something it isn’t. For me, that means updating the space without it being modern. In terms of paint, I also wanted something somewhat unexpected and this green looked as though it could have been original to the residence—an ‘old’ color that worked wonderfully in the kitchen. Talk to us about the other materials you incorporated. We brought in reclaimed wood for the ceiling, which added a richness to the room while the waterfall marble island provided a light and bright element. Brass accents including the hardware, faucet and backsplash are really a reference to nautical tools and instruments, but they look so lovely with the green cabinetry.
In the dining area, Oscar pendants by Roman and Williams suspend above a Nickey Kehoe table surrounded by both Sawkille Co. and Nickey Kehoe seating.
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Where is this dining space located? The kitchen, dining room and living room are actually part of one large area. I still love the open floor plan! Whenever I can, I try to bring nature inside, and the large planters under the windows have brass details that tie everything together. Things need friends, so the greenery here also references the paint used in the kitchen.
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Mick De Giulio worked with Michael Abraham Architecture and designer Michael del Piero to create this sleek kitchen in Roselle, Illinois. The Juxtapose Semi-Professional Faucet in Matte Black by Mick De Giulio for Kallista features a pull-down spray head and Boost technology that increases water flow (shown here with Soap Dispenser).
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For an elegant yet hardworking kitchen, look no further than Mick De Giulio, who has crafted award-winning spaces for more than 45 years and can teach us a thing or two about form and function. For his latest collaboration with Kallista, the designer kept technology and aesthetics top of mind when creating the Juxtapose collection, which includes a professional kitchen faucet with advanced cleaning features like Sweep spray and Boost. De Giulio focused on streamlined proportions and elegant aesthetics that fold a faucet into a room rather than make it a focal point. Take this Roselle, Illinois, project—a master class in mixed materials and refined touches. Various applications of stainless steel on the hood, countertops and hardware add a richness and reflection, while the iceberg quartzite backsplash keeps the mood light and airy. degiuliodesign.com; kallista.com
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“The most important principle in design for me is creating a space that you feel good living in every day,” says Caitlin Murray of Black Lacquer Design. But sometimes that idea can be interpreted in very different ways. Take, for example, this Redondo Beach, California, home, where Murray’s husband-and-wife clients had varying desires: One favored Hollywood Regency style and pattern while the other preferred a clean, tonal aesthetic. Eventually they landed on a fun, playful vibe in the powder room space, which Murray transformed into a jewel box of color and charm. No doubt, a win-win! blacklacquerdesign.com Where did you start? Everything was designed around the wallpaper. The clients travel to China and have a business there, so it was important to include something that referenced this connection. The Timorous Beasties wallcovering has such pretty patterning and motifs, which felt like the right fit to the homeowners. I’m always pushing for color, so I was thrilled it worked out!
The blue-and-green palette with pops of red works so well here. I think of greens and blues as reading neutral, so I’m usually able to convince clients to go for these colors. Besides, who doesn’t want to be surrounded by tones found in nature?
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Speaking of color, how do approach it within your designs? I like to mentally establish a palette in my head, because I think that if you don’t stay within certain constraints, the scheme can feel all over the place and disconnected. Here, I used the wallpaper as a road map for the other elements in the bathroom, including the Vola red faucet.
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“We wanted to create something that would differentiate itself from the sea of gray vanities out there,” explains head designer Mario Muto of his company, Bemma, which he cofounded with Wetstyle owner Mark Wolinsky. Bemma offers an assortment of bathroom vanities and accessories in several colors and styles that goes beyond the expected, such as the handsome Terra collection (shown). It features a fluted walnut façade, marble or granite countertop, and satin brass base (also available in brushed nickel or matte black). Distinct, indeed. bemmadesign.com
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It’s all in the details, and hardware is no exception! Enter Sun Valley Bronze and its eclectic new Assemblage Collection that exemplifies the brand’s impressive casting work. While each piece is asymmetrical in design, a sense of uniformity is achieved through scale and proportion across the collection, which includes cabinet knobs, pulls, grips and door hardware. Shown is the Assemblage Lever in Burnished Silicon Bronze. sunvalleybronze.com
Liebherr’s Monolith Collection, a high-tech line of cooling products for wine enthusiasts, now includes a Wine Column to round out its impressive offerings. The 24-inch appliance, shown at left, can hold up to 100 bottles and features adjustable wood slats and three temperature zones allowing users to optimally preserve their collections. The Monolith Wine Column is customizable to any kitchen and is also available in an 18-inch version. liebherr.com
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Boutique property development firm Banda offers search, development and interior design under one roof. At Leinster Square, a newly renovated London townhouse, the firm’s elegantly laid-back ethos is on proud display in the dining and reception rooms, where matte-finish paneled walls set the stage for abstract artworks, sensuous sculptures and marble statement pieces.
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There’s something universally captivating about a derelict building with a story to tell. Such was the line of thought that sparked a then-23-year-old Edo Mapelli Mozzi to found Banda, his boutique, London development firm specializing in converting unconventional character properties into bespoke residences. Fifteen years later, with projects sprinkled across the globe and a growing interior design wing (not to mention, a recent marriage to England’s Princess Beatrice of York), Mapelli Mozzi expounds on his distinct vision of residential luxury. bandaproperty.co.uk
In a name: Banda translates to “house” in Swahili. I’ve spent a lot of time in Lamu, Kenya, and source huge amounts of inspiration from the people and way of life there. I wrote my business plan from a “banda” in my early 20s. For me, the word conjures a feeling of simplicity. Design doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does have to stir emotions and promote well-being. Holistic approach: When I launched Banda, there was a gap in the market for a high-quality search, development and design business. Many developers take a cookie-cutter approach that isn’t true to life. Our aim was to offer something out of the ordinary with quality and experience at the core. Buyers want: There is a definite shift away from prime postcodes and pure new-build schemes. Our clients want personality through design, community and security. These elements work together to form a unique feeling of luxury. Market update: Buyers are extremely serious right now; there’s no window shopping. Likewise, sellers are motivated. Covid has put a lot into perspective and encouraged many to make lifestyle changes. One thing for certain is that properties with open outdoor spaces will be the ones that shine as we navigate this unprecedented time.
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Formative influence: My mother worked in commercial real estate and used to drive me around to her job sites. I understood from an early age that how we live and work are intertwined, and how spaces can make us feel.
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With lifestyle flexibility top of mind, many are seeing the appeal of the pied-à-terre anew. Take the owners of this Manhattan apartment: a Connecticut couple with a passion for the arts. After finding the perfect part-time roost in a historic West Village carriage house studio, they tasked Brooklyn architect Sarah Jacoby with infusing function and romance. An immersive coat of Farrow & Ball’s Off-Black and a wall of custom built-ins (including a sleek compact kitchen) make the space “a fun and special retreat, not just a crash pad,” says Jacoby. “They met in and love New York. This is their ‘reverse country home.’ ” sarahjacobyarchitect.com
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Old digs: NYC apartment. New digs: Colonial in the burbs. In her own words: We always knew we’d end up leaving the city, and when we stayed with my husband’s parents during the pandemic, we realized we genuinely liked the suburbs! When our lease came up, we pulled the trigger. Besides many coats of fresh paint, so far we’ve wallpapered and updated the kitchen. Eventually, we’d love to gut the bathrooms, but…one day at a time.
Old digs: 1930s bungalow. New digs: Larger 1930s bungalow. In his own words: I recently got married, and my home was a bit small for two. L.A.’s market, amazingly, was thriving during Covid, so we struck while the iron was hot. I love a California Spanish Revival and our new home has it all: a curved staircase, grand rooms and great natural light. It’s so different (and exciting!) to design with a partner. It will be custom, curated and fabulous.
Old digs: Downtown apartment. New digs: 700-square-foot cottage. In her own words: We always wanted to explore small-footprint living. Plus, we were tired of renting! Renovating during a pandemic (we’ve redone the layout and landscaping) has been interesting, but given our desire for a simpler life, it only strengthened our confidence in creating intimate moments and outdoor living spaces that allow us to thrive as a family.
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Quarantined in their home last spring, Chad Dorsey’s clients had a revelation. The crafts room of their Dallas home was languishing unused: Could Dorsey turn it into a getaway for the grown-ups? “The entire space was inspired by the idea of cocktails and wine,” the designer explains. Envisioning a bar with all the glamour of a swank night out on the town, he devised a moody, burgundy scheme, selecting Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal to lacquer the millwork. Adding further sparkle, Dorsey designed a hammered brass and Calacatta viola marble bar illuminated by a crystal chandelier from a Parisian hotel. The result? An invigorating idyll when cabin fever sets in—one bound to delight guests when safe, as well as future buyers seeking the ultimate at-home escape. chaddorseydesign.com
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CREATE WORLD REAL ESTATE / SEATTLE Next wave: A surprising number of suburbanites are moving into the city, reversing the exodus narrative. With work from home, less traffic and many buying opportunities, those who’ve wanted an urban lifestyle are finding it’s a great time. Amenity dujour: Outdoor spaces. All our current condo projects have outdoor rooftops.
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THE HUDSON COMPANIES / NEW YORK In the works: A development in Pelham offering maisonettes with private entrances. Must-haves: Great Wi-Fi, dedicated offices and outdoor gathering spaces. Urban appeal: Restaurants are taking over parking with plants, lighting and live music, fostering a new way of enjoying our cities.
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SOCIETY REAL ESTATE + DEVELOPMENT / LOS ANGELES Hot now: Walkable neighborhoods, like Playa Vista and Silver Lake. Bet on: Wellness amenities. Think—circadian lighting, air and water filtration systems, even mirrors that give off energy through the light they produce. New tool: The live and recorded property touring app REveo has been a game changer.
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SOUTH STREET PARTNERS / CHARLESTON, SC Mass influx: The migration to the southeast has outpaced every U.S. region since the 2010 Census, which we see accelerating due to lower cost of living and temperate climates. Top of mind: Private elevators, open-air staircases and indoor/outdoor fitness amenities that allow for social distancing.
Architect Max Strang amongst the citrus trees on his family property (left). A circa 1930s aerial photo of Gapway Grove with Lake Medora in the foreground (below). Adams Estate, Strang’s grandparents’ 1942 Georgian Revival home turned events venue (bottom).
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In 1935, Charles and Emmie Adams left Detroit for the sleepy railroad town of Lake Alfred, Florida. There, they began building the largest citrus packing house of the time. Fast forward three generations and their grandson—Miami architect Max Strang—saw a unique opportunity for the family property: a wellness community. “It’s definitely a reaction to nearby development,” says Strang, who alongside his siblings, intends to transform the 500 plus-acre parcel into a high-design agrihood. “Groves were dying to citrus blight and being sold off to lackluster sprawl. We felt like we had a critical mass to do something special with, otherwise grandma would come back to haunt us.” Starting with converting their grandparents’ house into an events venue, plans were drawn for five distinct districts arranged around organic citrus groves and freshwater lakes. Units will range from apartments to estates, with styles from “modern agricultural” to “southern farmhouse.” There will be shopping, fine dining, a boutique inn and spa, a museum devoted to Florida citrus, a school, lakefront parks and community farms. Consistent with Strang’s portfolio, sustainability is paramount: Homes will offer solar-paneled roofs and geothermal heating, and rainwater will be harvested. The underlying mission? Build community around a back-to-the-land mindset—something Strang sees a growing market for. “Nowadays we’re divorced from our food and for many, it’s work to physically reach nature. This idea of walking out the door and onto a nature path is creating a new kind of suburbia.” strang.design
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IM RAYMOND ARCHITECTURE K + INTERIORS Aspen, CO kimraymondarchitects.com
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ICHAEL CALLAN LANDSCAPE M ARCHITECT San Mateo, CA michaelcallan.com
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ROWNE & ASSOCIATES B CUSTOM LANDSCAPES Castle Rock, CO browne-associates.com NDREA SCHUMACHER A INTERIORS Denver, CO andreaschumacherinteriors.com
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RIFFITH INTERIOR DESIGN LLC G Denver, CO griffithid.com
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ILLY CEGLIA DESIGNS B Sandy Hook, CT billyceglia.com
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ENDRICKS CHURCHILL H Sharon, CT hendrickschurchill.com
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SODA MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN Steamboat Springs, CO sodamountaincarpentry.com
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RONSON ESTATES A DEVELOPMENT CORP. Davie, FL aarchitect.com
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BARTH CONSTRUCTION OF VB, LLC Vero Beach, FL barthconstruction.com
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ROOM CONSTRUCTION C COMPANY Vero Beach, FL croomconstruction.com
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OOS ARCHITECTURE H Vero Beach, FL hoosarch.com
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LIVIA O’BRYAN O Vero Beach, FL oliviaobryan.com
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SMYTHE & CORTLANDT Vero Beach, FL 772.567.8677
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THE HILL GROUP Vero Beach, FL thehillgroup.biz
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DAVIS GENERAL CONTRACTING CORPORATION West Palm Beach, FL davisgeneralcontracting.com
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F RONTIER CUSTOM HOMES, INC. Naples, FL 239.403.7070
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JAYSON DEGEETER LLC Chicago, IL jaysondegeeter.com
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S TEVE + FILIP DESIGN Chicago, IL steveandfilipdesign.com
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MONICA CARDANINI INTERIOR DESIGN, LLC New York, NY cardaninidesign.com
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NICK OLSEN INC. New York, NY nickolsenstyle.com
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ATRICK M. CROKE, ARCHITECT P Katonah, NY pmcarchitect.com
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ELLA MANCINI DESIGN B New York, NY bellamancinidesign.com
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EARSON DESIGN GROUP P Bozeman, MT pearsondesigngroup.com
New Jersey UTLER’S OF FAR HILLS, INC. B Far Hills, NJ butlersoffarhills.com
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LPHACRAFT CONSTRUCTION A OF NY INC. Glenwood Landing, NY alphacraftconstruction.com
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HITE & LIEBLER ARCHITECTS W Petoskey, MI white-liebler.com
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MARY ANN GABRIELE SCHICKETANZ, FOUNDING PRINCIPAL studioschicketanz.com 831.622.9000 studio_schicketanz
oring over the portfolio of architectural firm Studio Schicketanz, there are many homes that wow, among them: Teháma 1, a home in Clint Eastwood’s sustainable paradise above Carmel, California; and Dani Ridge, a stunning home built into a ridge overlooking the ocean in Big Sur, for which the firm gained national acclaim. But the most standout project, quips founding principal Mary Ann Gabriele Schicketanz, was a doghouse design that went viral. Domiciles for dogs aside, Studio Schicketanz is highly regarded for its site-specific work, responding to what the lot calls for and the clients feel most comfortable in. “We ask clients to
bring as many inspiration photos as possible—not necessarily houses and rooms, but anything they like—objects, art, fashion—to get a feel for the mood they enjoy,” she says. “Getting to know their dislikes is equally important too.” With Schicketanz’s reverence for all things nature, it aligns that much of her inspiration stems from land artists, such as James Turrell, Goldsworthy and Heizer, and any architect or designer who takes a conceptual approach. Wholly residential with a focus on large coastal parcels of land, Studio Schicketanz continues to keep things fresh, dabbling in high-rise interiors and midcentury historic-home rehabs as well.
ASK THE EXPERT What part has the digital age played in the success of your firm? Instagram has had a good influence on our development. It forces us to think about our point of view and helps us refine our message, and it has also brought us new clients. What type of project or location would you love to take on or work in? I would love to do a larger residential redevelopment project. There seems to be so much opportunity now with the available commercial and retail property. What are some ways clients can work with trade professionals to ensure a painless design process? Make sure you like your architect/designer’s work, and that you equally like and respect one another. That’s the key to a successful long-term relationship.
Left: This private master sitting room, focused on coastal views, is all about capturing the magical Big Sur light from sunrise to sunset.
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“We look for great clients with inspiring projects, regardless of size. It is the variety and the process we enjoy most.”
oshua Grout, president of Larkspur Builders, views his company as much more than a traditional home builder, not only for its breadth of work, but also for its inclusive process—one where the company acts as a conduit through which the client’s vision and talents of the design team are brought to life. “The most successful projects are made up of a cohesive and collaborative team,” Grout says. “We feel that the client’s vision, with the knowledge of the design team— architect or interior designer or both—is the direction to be followed. We also keep in constant contact to manage their expectations and make certain they are aware, and in favor of, the direction the project is moving.” Working from the wine country to the Peninsula, from ranches to high rises, Larkspur Builders is known for its exceptional work, project management and attention to detail, but ultimately, its easy-to-work-with team. “After 16 years in the Bay Area, I have met many talented people and been
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JOSHUA GROUT, PRESIDENT ANDREW CRUZ, VICE PRESIDENT larkspurbuilders.com 415.760.2123 larkspurbuilders fortunate enough to bring them onboard,” Grout says. Whether building sets for the Boys & Girls Club; converting a garden shed to a home office; or constructing an English conservatory on a roof in Presidio Heights, Larkspur’s quality of work and that of its team are the true markers of its success.
What are some ways clients can work with trade professionals to ensure a painless design process? Planning. Do not skip any of the preconstruction process and try to make it up once underway. The most successful projects are the ones with the best laid plans. What type of project or location would you love to take on or work in? I grew up on a tiny island up in Washington and had the pleasure of building homes on the water’s edge. I would love to do that again someday. What is the next move for your firm? Growth. We are a young firm and want to continue to grow our crew, improve our process, and work with the many talented architects and designers that surround us.
Left: Larkspur Builders’ first project to gain notoriety was the Presidio Heights Conservatory, designed by Gast Architects. Right: The master bath completed with FDG Design Group at the 2020 San Francisco Decorator Showcase house. Left: Photography by Michael David Rose Right: Photography by Christopher Stark Headshot: Photography by Brittney Cruz
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CH isn’t just a home builder; it’s a master builder … meaning, given any set of plans or style, the firm executes to perfection. It’s a statement president Bryan Murphy makes with great pride, owing much to his upbringing abroad. Born in Ireland, Murphy looked up to Scottish architects, like Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scotland’s version of Frank Lloyd Wright, and English architects Richard Rogers and Norman Foster, who designed Paris’ Centre Pompidou. “I was so inspired by the way the building was essentially turned inside out,” Murphy says. “How the design, trades and art
were all brought together under one roof.” This experience compelled Murphy to study architecture, and never look back. In 1993, he was hired to work for PCH, which had already established itself as a top builder in the Bay Area. In 2007, Murphy was named president; and in 2014, he purchased PCH. Throughout the years, the firm expanded its reach to Tahoe, Pebble Beach and Carmel. “We had a period where we were building four, 10,000-square-foot homes at one time,” Murphy recalls. This year, the company moved into a newly renovated LEED-certified office in San Carlos. “We aim to be a family’s builder for life.”
ASK THE EXPERT Please name influences and inspirations that inform your work? My wife of 17 years, Una, and our two sons are a constant source of inspiration. Also, the art and mythology of ancient Celtic culture. What is the next move for your firm? New locations: Wine country and Hawaii. New products: Sustainability, LEED and wellness expertise, building for California-specific challenges, like wildfire mitigation, healthy homes, energy conservation and independence. How do you see technology changing the design industry moving forward? Inspections will be done remotely, drones will be used for observation, and owner, architect and contractor meetings will continue to be held virtually.
Above: This formal dining room features full-height sliding European doors that open onto a courtyard. The decorative oak beams are made from reclaimed barn wood. Above: Photography by Paul Dyer
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rior to opening AG Design Studio, April Gruber worked for eight years in five-star resort hotel design. This experience formed the foundation of her signature style and sensibility … that of creating beautiful, comfortable and intentional spaces. The remodel of Gruber’s own midcentury modern home was her first foray into residential design. “After completion of the remodel, we opened the home to 1,500 visitors for a local home tour, benefiting at-risk children,” she says. “From that home tour, my business took off.” Most known for a transitional style, with a strong emphasis on merging indoor and outdoor spaces and views, clients often refer to her aesthetic as “clean and quiet.” Apt descriptions for the designer, whose creative process working with clients goes something along the lines of listening, repeating and refining. “I find that this is the best way to include my clients’ wishes and visions into our design process,” she says. Working
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APRIL GRUBER, OWNER AND DESIGNER agdesignstudio.com 650.291.9401 ag.design.studio almost exclusively on residential remodel projects in the Bay Area, Gruber credits Richard Neutra and Tadao Ando for her approach, and her father for teaching her to refine a design until one finds the best solution. “My dad has taught me how passion builds dedication, hard work and success,” she says.
What is the next move for your firm? New locations, products, services that you’re set to release. We are going to keep doing what we do best. If the demand calls for it, we’ll grow larger and take on more projects. What are some of the ways clients can work with trade professionals to ensure a painless design process? Make a list! Start a Pinterest board! Good communication helps to create a clear and painless design process. To this point, what do you feel has been your greatest success and why? I think my greatest success is that I love what I do. Because I love what I do, I really dive in and work hard to get something right and help my clients achieve their objectives.
Left: Creating an entry courtyard allows for a casual, welcoming and social space as one proceeds to the front door. Right: Designed for entertaining, this kitchen combines the warmth of stained-oak cabinets with Carrara marble counters. All photography by Thomas Kuoh
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ANN LOWENGART INTERIORS “I am fortunate to be doing what I love, while bringing joy into people’s lives.”
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esigner Ann Lowengart’s past certainly informed her future. Growing up in Sacramento, her family often visited San Francisco, where her mother took her on shopping trips to I. Magnin & Company and the city’s many museums. “These visits, vacationing at The Royal Hawaiian and traveling to France informed my aesthetic,” Lowengart says. And her early career at Procter & Gamble helped shape her approach to business at Ann Lowengart Interiors. “I am processdriven, which allows for creative latitude. Discussing the project’s costs up front gives me the freedom to put the client’s style at the forefront.” In so doing,
Lowengart actively listens to what clients say and what they don’t, and looks to their Pinterest boards for visual insight. “For one client, the wife loved all things equestrian, so we incorporated that look and feel,” she says. “Another family loved books and bold colors, so we centered everything around a peacock blue library.” No matter the San Francisco Bay area project, Lowengart weaves quality and classic style into every highly customized design … always with a touch of whimsy. “In a William Wurster house, the elevator that leads to the wine cellar opens to a surprise image of a young woman throwing up Valentine’s hearts.” Slightly irreverent, yet fanciful—just like her.
ASK THE EXPERT What type of location would you love to work in? I would love to do a project in Hawaii. What is the next move for your firm? I would like to expand my business to somewhere warm, like Dallas, Atlanta or Nashville. How can clients work with professionals to ensure a painless design process? Clarify the scope and budget of the project up front. Be open and honest throughout. If something doesn’t work, say so, allowing you and the designer to pivot.
Above: Ted Boerner’s contemporary Skoop chair and ottoman are perfect for enjoying the urban landscape from the master bedroom. Above: Photography by Jose Manuel Alorda
What is the first project that put your company on the map? In 2016, we participated in the San Francisco Decorator Showcase, designing Smoll’s Room Redux. The space received huge media coverage, resulting in larger and greater projects.
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JONATHAN RACHMAN DESIGN “I am a chameleon when it comes to projects. I adapt to the needs of each client and project.”
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rom projects to professional growth, Jonathan Rachman Design has gone from zero to 60 at lightning speed. Its first project to gain massive local and international press attention, The Collector’s Library at a San Francisco Decorator Showcase was followed by another standout project for the tallest penthouse (then) in San Francisco. Likewise, his firm has expanded from a three-person operation to one with multiple departments and projects on three continents. Its project locations and types have continued in this same upward vein, from one-bedroom homes to a 16th-century palace, to an entire island resort—all located across the
United States, Europe and Asia. Fittingly, an East-West blend weaves its way into most of principal Jonathan Rachman’s designs. Born in Sumatra, Indonesia, Rachman has traveled the globe, living in the U.S., Paris and Switzerland, while deepening his love of Bali. With these worldly influences at hand, Rachman and his team go to work, crafting “classic and old-school, yet current—warm and livable luxurious designs,” as he describes them. “I tailor each project for my clients. It’s always about them, and the final design should reflect that.” Beyond interior design, Rachman has branched out to provide master planning, branding, architecture and landscape design services. Holistic in person, passion and practice.
ASK THE EXPERT What type of project would you love to take on? A commercial airline! I’d love to rebrand and revamp everything: color scheme, uniforms, the lounges and fleet; all aspects. What is the next move for your firm? I am working on my first design book, set to be published by Flammarion, with Dean Rhys Morgan for fall 2021. My first memoir, The Garlic Peanut Story (thegarlicpeanutstory.com), was released in November 2020. Ellis Dunn (ellisdunn.com) has asked me to design their second pattern collection of fabrics, and an L.A.-based design firm commissioned me to design their first furniture line. My perfume line has been delayed, but I am not giving up. Wait until you see our collaboration with de Gournay for the packaging! Above: “Our fourth project with this client, his wife and their Brady Bunch family was this landmark Filbert Cottage on Russian Hill, a property with great history and historic value,” Rachman says. Above: Photography by Douglas Friedman Headshot: Photography by Aubrie Pick Photography
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“Create dynamic environments for people to thrive—that’s what we do best.”
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he collective spirit is alive and well at LOCZIdesign. A “traveling bunch,” as founder and creative director Paige Loczi describes her tribe, the LOCZI team loves exploring different cultures and cities, whether Beirut, Buenos Aires or Black Rock City, looking for great design, music and food that inspires. Be it architect Patricia Urquiola or musician Roger Waters, myriad influences play a role in their eclectic stylings. “We’re known for bold patterns and color,” says Maria Haidamus, principal of the San Francisco office. Loczi adds, “Although often ‘modern’ in look, there’s always a level of eccentricity and delight that typifies our work.” To include clients in the process, the team asks lots of questions—how they want to feel in their space, what they want to be reminded of and to say to those who visit. “Captivated by an architectural marvel, artist or delicious meal, these influences along with other social media images help inform the spirit of the project,” Loczi says. When it comes to ensuring project success, honesty,
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integrity and a no-nonsense approach are the cornerstones. “Our job as designers is to cultivate curiosity and establish trust,” Loczi says. “The more the client knows who they are, how they like to work, and how they want to be inspired, the better.”
Can you give me a brief timeline of your company’s success? 2013: California Home+Design Award Winner and “Seed of Life” Exploratorium Opening Gala 2017: Opening Night Reception for San Francisco Design Week and “Let’s Get Crafty” American Craft Council’s 75th Anniversary 2020: HGTV’s Designer of the Year Finalist and LUXE Gold List Honoree What type of project would you love to take on? Loczi: A place of worship or a community center. The extended focus on ‘spirit of place’ would be a new and welcome challenge. What is the next move for your firm? Loczi: We recently welcomed visionary designer Maria Haidamus as the principal of the San Francisco studio, and I’ve relocated to Chicago, where we will be opening another studio.
Left: The owner’s daring design sensibility provided the team with a playground for creativity, as reflected in the kitchen’s design. Right: A spacious SOMA loft feeds its owners’ sense of adventure by adding a lounge across from the traditional dining room. Left: Photography by Margot Hartford Right: Photography by Charles E Davis
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ith clients front and center in her creative process, designer Linda Sullivan draws initial inspiration from them, clarifying design intentions and goals. Then, she looks to influences from her many travels abroad to round out her approach. For six weeks last year, Sullivan and her husband had the good fortune of journeying through Europe, from Morocco to Northern Italy, the South of France and Central Spain. These experiences—cultures, food, colors, textures and people—bring an artistic flair to her work, often punctuated by practicality and varying perspectives. “As designers, we need to see life through different lenses,” she says. Likewise, Sullivan and her team at Sullivan Design Studio delve into various types of work, recently adding a golf and country club project in Menlo Park to their repertoire of new home construction projects in Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley, Menlo Park and Los Altos. With perseverance, good listening skills and
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LINDA SULLIVAN, FOUNDING PRINCIPAL sullivandesignstudio.com 650.391.9300 sullivandesignstudio open communication at the helm, Sullivan often channels clients’ thoughts, even when they can’t find the words. This transparent dialogue includes a discussion about budget, something Sullivan likes to address from the get-go. “It keeps our projects honest, concise and moving toward an achievable goal,” she says.
What type of project or location would you love to take on or work in? With our commercial interior architecture backgrounds and the art of detail required in residential design, we are ready for that beautiful wine country winery. When did you know you were first interested in interior design? I knew I wanted to be an architect or designer at the age of 10 when I watched my family home being built. I couldn’t get enough of it, and the rest is history. What is the first project that put your company on the map? We had a ground-up project in Los Altos we named Zen Retreat because the owner, a local brain surgeon, had strong ties to the Dalai Lama. We poured our hearts into this project, receiving an ASID Gold Award for Residential Design.
Left: The warm, modern interior of this ground-up design in Atherton, California, provides a respite for the owners’ busy lifestyle. Architecture by Tobin Dougherty; build by Young & Burton. Right: This Atherton home was a ground-up project for a family who loves art and Chinese culture. Architecture by Young and Borlik Architects; build by Mark Kelley Construction. Left: Photography by Bernard André Right: Photography by R. Brad Knipstein
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wo great minds informed David Thorne’s entrée into landscape design. First and foremost was his father, Beverley Thorne, a midcentury modern, Case Study architect known for his genius ability to build on difficult terrain and integrate construction with minimal impact to the topography and trees. Later in life, it was late landscape architect Ron Herman who made an indelible impression on David, not only as his professor while at UC Berkeley, but also as a career mentor and friend. Marrying clients’ hopes, dreams and goals for their project with these
influences drives the ethos of Thorne’s namesake firm, David Thorne Landscape Architect. “We focus on creating a design that not only addresses the client’s goals, but also integrates seamlessly with the architecture,” David says. “We must be fluent in a range of styles to achieve this integration, echo the vocabulary of the home and build on the client’s aesthetic.” Thorne’s design team enhances their process with three-dimensional renderings and digital tools, as well as building a strong collaboration with the architect, interior designer and other key contractors to bring the client’s vision to life.
ASK THE EXPERT What type of project or location would you love to take on or work in? We’ve worked on one project in Hawaii but would love to design more for the island climate and lifestyle. What part has the digital age played in the success of your firm? Our website is key, as well as our presence on Instagram. We have made it a priority to invest in images and content that align with our company culture and design acumen. What is the next move for your firm? New locations, products, services. We have been working on more projects in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula, and are beginning to explore the greater Sacramento area as well. We recently expanded our offerings to include exterior furnishings selection and styling, and garden maintenance consultation.
Left: Sweeping views of the Chaparral hillside inspired the pool’s location, which shares access to both levels of the home. Left: Photography by Agnieszka Jakubowicz
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Guided by Nature This beachfront retreat charms with its global style and endless ocean views. W R I T T E N BY M A I L E P I N G E L P H O T O G R A P H Y BY R O G E R DAV I E S
Interior Architecture and Interior Design: Suzanne Tucker, Tucker & Marks Home Builder: Bill Schultz, Schultz Construction
When reimagining this coastal home, designer Suzanne Tucker was inspired by the Spanish architecture. You can see the influence in handmade terra-cotta floor tiles from Tridentum and a stair rail by Jacobson Manufacturing in the entryway. The Moroccan bench is vintage, and the painting in the foreground is by Paul Resika.
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hen considering the work of Suzanne Tucker—a designer known for her classical styling, incorporation of antiques, and creation of sumptuous textiles—you’d be forgiven if the phrase “surf shack” isn’t the first term that comes to mind. But when longtime clients asked the Santa Barbara-raised Tucker if she had any experience with the vernacular, she immediately replied, “I’m a beach girl, what do you have in mind?” What the couple had in mind was a waterfront property they’d purchased on the California Coast that needed work. Noting that she’s willing to “go anywhere, as long as the clients are nice people— and if the architecture is good, that’s a plus,” Tucker took a road trip to take a look. “It has an amazing location,” she says, recalling her first impression. But the architecture? Well, let’s just say that there’s nothing Tucker can’t fix. “I started researching the area and found many precedents for nice Spanish houses, and I became inspired,” Tucker explains. “We didn’t want to turn it into a pseudo-Spanish home but rather introduce the style with the right scale and proportion.” Working with design principal Amanda Ahlgren, builder Bill Schultz and a team of talented craftspeople (“There are a lot of skilled people up and down the coast and I felt really good about being able to utilize local people,” she notes), Tucker reworked the entire house for a better flow of rooms and ample guest space, adding arches, wood beams and wroughtiron details, as well as a glazed rear façade. “Everything had to be approachable,” Tucker continues. “This is beach life and it’s meant to be welcoming to bare feet and bathing suits.” Because the clients are avid surfers who appreciate the natural environment, the designer pulled the palette directly from the landscape. “It was a given,” she says, pointing to the Pacific, just feet away. “There are blue-sky days and foggy days. Add the colors of the water, the sand and the plants and you have the California coastal palette.” “Our goal was not to make the house too masculine or too feminine, and I think we achieved that,” Tucker says, adding that this is the third project she has done for the couple. Throughout the home, Tucker concentrated on “giving the rooms
soul” not only with interesting objects but also by choosing textured fabrics that “catch the light and create depth and shadow.” She also wanted to evoke a feeling that was more collected than decorated, electing to accomplish this with a cross-cultural assemblage of furniture and accessories. There are tribal baskets from Panama, lamps and rugs from Morocco, Chinese vases turned into the couple’s bedside lights, and pieces spanning all of Europe— from Denmark to the Mediterranean. “We’ve covered five continents here—that’s what makes it look unique—but there’s a little funk with the refinement, so it feels real. You don’t want it to feel like the decorator just left,” Tucker says, adding that if she had to choose a favorite find, it would likely be the 1960s Paul Becker coffee table in the living room. “It has a stone top inlaid with beach glass, and it looks like it was commissioned for this house.” Also imbuing the home with personality is the couple’s art collection. “It was the icing on the cake,” says Tucker. “They collect what they love and don’t treat it as precious, but rather as meaningful. Everyone could take a page out of their book.” The designer went to great lengths to find just the right place for each piece, which created moments that truly delight, such as a vestibule that pairs a 17th-century Italian table with a painting by French artist André Brasilier that depicts figures on a beach, and thus is perfect for the site. The ever-changing views, which include dolphins, migrating whales and spectacular sunsets, are artworks of another kind, enjoyed from within the home or on the new limestone-slab terrace, its woven furnishings and blue upholstery a continuation of Tucker’s interior scheme. “I’m proud of how we created the Spanish architecture and gave the house a really beautiful flow, one that’s open, yet still private,” the designer says. “But what I love most about this project is that it shows how you can take an existing home and give it classic lines and timeless character.” And when asked what her mentor Michael Taylor, a legendary interior designer and creator of the California Look, might say if he walked through the front door of this home, she suspects she knows the answer. “I think he’d stand there and say, “What makes you think this is good?’ And then he’d look at me and smile,” she says. “I knew his sense of humor and his eye, and I think he’d be pleased.”
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In the living room, a Tucker & Marks sofa and a pair of John Himmel Decorative Arts armchairs are arranged around a table from Hewn. Nature is the focus on the mantel with a Mimmo Rotella clamshell, a sculpture from John Salibello in New York and fossils from Lebreton Gallery. The rug is by Beauvais Carpets.
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Above: In the kitchen are Gregorius Pineo barstools with Peter Dunham outdoor fabric, Paul Ferrante pendants from Hewn, hardware by Whitechapel Ltd., backsplash tile by Tabarka Studio and vintage plates from William Laman. Wolf ovens and a Rohl pot filler complete the space. The painting is by AndrĂŠ Brasilier. Opposite: A central passage between the combined living room and dining room and kitchen displays a vintage Moroccan rug, a coral formation from Bernd Goeckler and a Paul Ferrante ceiling light. In the dining area beyond, Tucker paired a Formations table with wicker armchairs from William Laman. The chandelier of cast-bronze kelp leaves is from Charles Paris.
The couple’s main bedroom is a room with a view. The water is visible from the Formations bed and Janus et Cie lounge chair on the terrace. The nightstands are vintage, and the lamps atop them are antique vases the design team had fashioned into lamps. A Mecox bench is at the foot of the bed, and the chandelier above is from Hewn.
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Above: A shared balcony off a guest room features Dunkirk seating with DeLany & Long Ltd. cushions and Peter Dunham pillows, and a Haskell Studio table. The terra-cotta floor tile is from CoorItalia. Opposite: The marble that lines the walls of the main bathroom’s shower seems to mimic the waves visible through the window. Waterworks mosaic tile covers the floor, and P.E. Guerin fittings make the area functional and beautiful.
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A young family’s Tiburon home offers a serene sanctuary with touches of drama.
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Interior Design: Maja Lithander Smith, Found by Maja
There’s a moonglow in the entry of this Tiburon home, thanks to Ben & Aja Blanc’s wall sculpture that’s lit from within. It hangs above Scala Luxury’s Buffet with Rings console from Coup D’Etat. The vintage obelisks atop the console are from Found by Maja. The installation in the foreground, Repixelated, is by Jim Campbell. Mattie the cat looks at home on the modern stairway.
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he phrase “sea change” usually describes profound social or political shifts. Still, it could also apply to dramatic lifestyle transformations, such as the one this couple experienced when they traded a traditional Cape Cod-style dwelling for a modern, lightfilled home in Tiburon with marvelous bay views. Although their designer, Maja Lithander Smith, wondered what would happen to the elements she’d selected for their former home, she also spotted an opportunity. “The new house, designed by architect Scott Ryan a few years ago, is very modern, and the husband, in particular, was drawn to that aesthetic,” Smith says. “The wife, who is a friend, loved the pieces we had installed in their last home and wanted to bring the same feeling to this one. The design direction was to use some of those beloved objects to warm up the new space.” In truth, the style evolution began prior to the move, as the couple had already started adding modern elements to the mix at their traditional abode, including a custom patterned rug, which Smith knew would translate beautifully in their new living room. The parallel direction was to create spaces that would work for an active family. The genesis of the move was to garner more space for their clan—two kids and a pair of cats. “ They wanted to create a house not just for their family, but also a place where friends could gather,” says Smith. Almost any assembly is enhanced by a vibrant setting, so Smith decided to enliven the existing neutral tones. “The architectural moments were there, such as an open floor plan and doors that open up the back of the house, but we wanted to add more color,” Smith says. “The wife and I love blue and green, and we decided to bring the green of the garden inside with elements like the dining room chairs.” The same shades appear on the outdoor pillows, encouraging the eye to travel outside. The color shifts to blue and gray in the media room to mimic the ever-present scenes of fog and water. The furnishings possess bold, graceful forms. “They all combine circular and linear elements,”
Smith says. “Those incredible brass legs on the coffee table have a C-shaped curve, as do the Lucite barstools.” Furnishings also include midcenturymodern pieces like a pair of chrome chairs in the living room and the dining chairs—all vintage Milo Baughman pieces—that were re-covered for a new lease on life. Throughout the home, Smith worked with the couple to weave in “wow” moments. There’s a striking art installation by Jim Campbell as you enter the house, for example, and as you ascend the stairs, you pass beneath a custom light fixture composed of dangling glass globes. “It’s an incredible piece,” says Smith, who incorporated other head-turning light fixtures both vintage and new throughout the home. The husband is an emerging art collector with an eye for photography, which Smith also appreciates. “It’s fun to have a client who cares about the same things you do,” she says. “We all enjoy the Jock McDonald photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge in the hallway.” Smith says the home’s crowning jewel is the main bedroom, featuring a hand-painted mural of a redwood forest by Caroline Lizarraga. (The husband, who grew up in Marin County, has an affinity for the tall trees that populate the Bay Area.) “It envelops you in this warm, ethereal embrace, and it also anchors the space,” Smith says. “We made this space feel a little cozier since it is a retreat.” The happy mix of public life happens outside of the retreat. With durable materials, like the outdoor fabric used to cover all the interior seats, furnishings are designed to stand up to life with kids and cats alike. And, although public gatherings aren’t in full force, the house is wellsuited for entertaining. “She is on the board of a charity, and she uses her home for fundraising functions,” says Smith. “It’s an incredible space to have a party.” Between friends and family, the sound of conversations and laughter often fills the air, and it is music to the designer’s ears. As she puts it, “It was a delight to work on the house, but the best feeling is of making everyone happy.”
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The homeowners’ sofa in the media room was reupholstered in Perennials fabric from Jovina Upholstery. Throw pillows— covered in Trevira CS material by Holland & Sherry—add ocean hues. The vintage light fixture by Stilnovo hangs over a custom coffee table, and the photograph is by Stephen Wilkes.
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Above: In the kitchen, family and friends gather at the Calacatta marble island on vintage Lucite stools upholstered in Pavoni leather from De Sousa Hughes. Overhead are Terrarium pendant lights by Lindsey Adelman, which show how a branching chandelier might appear when turned inside-out. Opposite: The dining area features a custom marble dining table paired with vintage Milo Baughman chairs, reupholstered by Revitaliste in Pindler performance fabric. The designer created the bench to match the chairs. Bec Brittain’s sculptural light fixture is from The Future Perfect.
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Right: When the wife and designer Maja Lithander Smith found a “wow� vintage glass Sputnik light fixture, they were determined to find a place for it to live. It looks right at home over an interior stairway between the main and upstairs levels. Opposite: A redwood forest mural, painted by Caroline Lizarraga, sets the mood for the main bedroom. The designer created the bed with a Holland & Sherry velvet, and the linens are from Samuel Scheuer Linens. The bed is flanked by vintage chests and Murano glass lamps, all found in Paris. The ottomans are by Gabriel Scott.
A spacious patio offers views of the San Francisco Bay and the hills beyond, and the colors of nature inspired the decor both inside and out. New sofa cushions with Peter Dunham fabric add color to the lounging area populated with the owners’ sofa and tables.
“ T H E O W N E R S WA N T E D T O C R E AT E A H O U S E N OT J U S T F O R T H E I R FA M I LY, B U T A L S O A P L AC E WHERE FRIENDS C O U L D G AT H E R .” –MAJA LITHANDER SMITH
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The Shape of Things In San Francisco, an artist explores the pure bliss of color and form. W R I T T E N BY M O N I Q U E M C I N T O S H P H O T O G R A P H Y BY K R I S T E N LO K E N
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omething familiar lurks in the twisted contours and soft hues conjured by San Francisco-based artist Rachel Kaye. Maybe it is the ghost of a face or figure, glimpsed only from the corner of one’s eye. But more so, the intricate abstract patterns of her color pencil drawings and oil paintings tap into the sheer power of color and shape to spark the senses. “For me, it’s less about trying to name an object and more about naming a sensation,” she says, explaining the undercurrents of her work. Kaye found this fertile creative ground a decade ago during a pivotal artist residency at the famed studio of sculptor JB Blunk in Inverness, California. Until then, her work had been inspired by the decadent patterns of French Rococo paintings and was more figurative, exploring the modern equivalents in fashion culture. But after her residency, she found more resonance in a new direction. “It was like I took everything else
out of my work and went deeper in smaller moments of patterned abstraction.” This still serves as the foundation of Kaye’s current practice. In her home studio—built by husband and fellow artist Jay Nelson—she keeps sketchbooks filled with interesting compositions. These forms could be inspired by the movement of leaves in her garden or by the soothing gesture of pouring milk in Johannes Vermeer’s classic painting, The Milkmaid. To the viewer, these visual touchstones “may not be recognizable, but I’m using them as a catalyst to build shapes,” she explains. “I’m whittling things down to basic forms and playing with their nuance.” These sketches become the underpinning of the artist’s pencil drawings and paintings, which delve deeply into her fascination with color. “This has always been at the core of my practice,” says Kaye. “I think a lot about the psychology of color. It’s definitely an emotional response for me.” With this in mind, she keeps a strict palette for each piece, often incorporating
colors that jar her as a personal challenge to bring them into harmony. These range from a moody field of purples to her recent wave of orange shades, which felt particularly consequential during the severe California wildfires. How Kaye manipulates these hues depends on the application. With her pencil drawings on colored paper, “a lot of unknowns happen because the pigment of the paper bleeds through, so it’s a lot of fun playing with that.” Applying texture and fine details help amplify these color experiments. In her paintings, she employs thick oils to create brush strokes with dimensions. Featured prominently in both her mediums is her signature pointillism, which makes forms “become almost pixelated, so there’s no hard edge,” she says. Years into this approach, Kaye still finds the sense of discovery part of the process. “When I get into a zone, that’s when the magic happens,” she says. “That’s the beauty of abstraction. It’s a dialogue with this constant mystery.”
Rachel Kaye’s San Francisco studio—built by husband and fellow artist, Jay Nelson—holds a lot of her vividly hued artworks (opposite). Before beginning a drawing or a painting, Kaye works out the composition of the piece in notebooks (left and bottom). A tabletop in her studio holds white ceramics and brightly colored marigolds (below).
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Architecture: Stacey Ford, Ford Architect Interior Design: Tineke Triggs, Artistic Designs For Living Home Builder: George T. Flynn, George T. Flynn Construction
Coastal Oasis The story of a 1970s Stinson Beach house is rewritten with a cool, calm and collected tone. W R I T T E N BY PA I G E P O R T E R F I S C H E R | P H O T O G R A P H Y BY S U Z A N N A S C O T T
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The living room was meant to be a serene gathering space to take in the view. Verellen’s Duke sofa hugs a Puzzle table by Blaxsand, while the artwork depicting a pilot whale—Elm Cetacean by Julian Meredith—seems ready to swim into the water beyond the glass doors. The light fixture is by Guillerme et Chambron.
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s writer Isak Dinesen once said, “The cure for anything is saltwater—sweat, tears or the sea.” For one San Francisco family, the antidote to a busy life with four active teenagers was, in fact, the sea. They craved a beach getaway that would offer slow yet rhythmic days, where outdoor activities like swimming, surfing, paddling and biking would knit together the hours between sunrise and sunset. The couple felt a pull north toward Stinson Beach, a short drive from the hustle and bustle of the city, but a world away in terms of tranquility. “We’d been going to Stinson Beach with our children for the last 15 years because it is an easy drive from the city, but it feels like a true vacation,” says the wife, who grew up in Malibu, where the beach was a natural extension of her everyday life. “I wanted my four kids to have that kind of connection to the ocean, too.” The couple fell for a 1970s house typical of the simple, box-style structures that populated the beach community during that era. “It was like a time capsule, preserved in all its original glory,” says designer Tineke Triggs, whom they hired to oversee its redesign. “Think dark paneling, small windows, tiled countertops and maple cabinetry everywhere. It felt very heavy and dated, and at the same time, it was rotting away because of the ocean elements at play. But it had so much potential, and the views— well, they were absolutely amazing.” Working with architect Stacey Ford and builder George T. Flynn, Triggs and the clients began to dream about how they could reinvent the simple structure while paying homage to its quirky 1970s roots. “The house is U-shaped, with an interior, protected courtyard, which is key because it gets cool at Stinson Beach,” says Triggs. “We all loved the flow of the house and the ease of the layout around the courtyard, but we needed to bring it into modern times for this family of six.” At the heart of the redesign are the surroundings. As Ford says, “It’s one of the most beautiful settings in the world, and we wanted the house to work with it.” Triggs began her process by studying the scenery, which landscape architect Stephanie Green of SG Landscapes later enhanced. “I spent a lot of time in the main bedroom, taking in the incredible view,” Triggs says. “Standing at the window, it almost looked like
you were staring at a painting. It’s mesmerizing. So I took my cues from what I was seeing outside and decided that the house should really embrace the landscape in terms of color and tone, and the structure itself should almost disappear into it.” To that end, the exterior is clad with graywashed cedar. “It almost vanishes into the view of the lagoon,” Triggs says. Inside, all the rooms were directed to the water—either literally, via windows and doors, or figuratively, by way of color palette and materials. One of the most transformative decisions was replacing small windows with massive picture windows or sliders that embrace the outdoors. This greater sense of transparency allowed the house to breathe again, with the glass walls and doors giving the constant illusion of more elbow room. Inside, wooden paneling on the walls was replaced with drywall for a cleaner, simpler look and heated concrete floors were installed throughout the house. Triggs chose black accents—like the stain on the kitchen cabinets and the pendants over the island—to echo the blackframed windows. To keep things from feeling too austere, she warmed the ceilings and outfitted the interior doors with tongue-and-groove bleached oak, which she repeated throughout the house for open shelves and built-ins. The designer also created a consistent, uniform palette of subtle grays, soft whites and the occasional note of sea blue to echo the halcyon colors of the beach outside, where fog tends to filter the light for a portion of any given day. “The clients have a very traditional, and quite colorful, Spanish-style home in the city, and I wanted their weekend house to offer them something entirely different. Everything I chose related to that misty, soft, neutral tone in the landscape outside.” “I wanted this house to feel white, clean and very calm—to not distract from the beautiful views,” says the wife. She also asked Triggs to select durable and forgiving materials and furnishings that would stand up to honest “beach life” with four active teenagers. “The clients wanted this to be a comfortable home, where their kids could relax and enjoy the ocean, which meant this would be a place where sandy, wet feet would come in and out,” says Triggs. “They have extra surfboards, paddleboards and bikes in anticipation that the house will always be filled with kids and friends who want to come here to unwind. That’s what we created it to be—a place of play.”
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Above: The bar features custom floating shelves and cabinetry with leather brackets and pulls by Made Measure. The black Single Handle faucet is by Brizo, and the backsplash boasts gray-andwhite Savoy Field tile by Ann Sacks. Left: In the kitchen, black accents—such as the Carronade pendants by Le Klint and Blink counter stools by Stellar Works—stand out against a white backdrop. Ann Sacks tiles deliver subtle pattern in the backsplash, and chairs from Haskell Antiques surround a Stellar Works table.
Left: “The husband found this Dacor range and was so excited to show it to me,� says Triggs, who wanted it to blend with the blackstained cabinetry. Windows were added by contractor George T. Flynn beneath the floating shelves for additional natural light. Opposite: Small windows in the breakfast room were replaced with one giant window to take in the view. A custom table with a Cambria top is encircled by a banquette Triggs designed and antique chairs. The bamboo-andsteel light is by Moooi.
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Right: In the main bathroom, Triggs worked with Steel Geisha Designs to create a ceilingmounted towel bar that hangs in front of the window. JCM Cabinets built the bleached-oak cabinets that are topped by a Cambria countertop with an integrated sink. A gunmetal Kallista faucet curves above it all. Opposite: A Hoof side table by Noir and a Bella Skirt lamp seem to pose by the bed in the guest bedroom. The headboard is upholstered with Brentano fabric and accented with Tiger Leather straps. The Handira Cloth wallcovering is by Phillip Jeffries, and the window shade is made with Mark Alexander’s Raindrop fabric.
“The space needed to be serene. Instead of bringing in pops of color, I wanted it to feel like you were connected to the view.” –T I N E K E T R I G G S
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The view from the main bedroom inspired the serene palette. Calm colors of fog appear in the Scott Group Studio rug, a blanket by Coyuchi, Gregorius Pineo’s tribal wallcovering and cylinder pendants by Bone Simple Design. Triggs custom-designed the platform bed through Verellen, and the draperies are crafted with Mark Alexander fabric.
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Jules Wilson Design Studio is a full-service multidisciplinary firm with a national reputation for conceptualizing design experiences, from interiors and exteriors to integrated hardscape. Their unique design process puts function and wellness at the forefront without compromising beauty and sophistication, delivering an infused sense of elevated living and relaxed luxury.
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With more than 40 years of experience in the interior design field, Celaya specializes in high-end residential projects. He has the ability to “speak the language” with both architects and contractors, from plans to completion. Architectural details are his forte, and he prides himself on unique, beautiful and comfortable designs.
In this space, Livingston envisioned a place to sit and have a cup of coffee while reading a good book. This sofa was custom-made to fit inside the niche. As a result, it turned out to be a beautiful and relaxing spot to unwind.
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TBS is more than a showroom of home improvement products. It’s a space to come together. TBS has gathered industry professionals from every side of the business to talk about work, challenges, solutions. Togetherness brings resilience. Together, all thrive. Visit TBS to find out how its team can help.
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The designers at Linden Rose & Co. were able to capture the elegance of the above living room, dining room and foyer with amazing lighting design. Visit the website or stop by to let them help you create your own lighting mood.
lindenrosecompany.com | 949.673.1866
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