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F E A T U R E S BREAKING TRADITION STYLE SELECTION Manufactured by William Switzer & Associates, this chair is a reproduction of an 1860 original and exemplifies the Biedermeier style with its architectural form, simple materials and minimal embellishment. Austrian Biedermeier Armchair, $2,712; williamswitzercollection.com
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DESIGN Just months after the one-year anniversary of his death, the fashion world—and, indeed, the world at large—is still reeling from the sudden loss of designer Alexander McQueen. His penchant for complex storytelling and over-the-top presentations challenged fashion conventions, and his absence reverberates strongly in the industry today. This spring, The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art will honor his legacy as artist and auteur in Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty. On view from May 4 through July 31, the 100-piece retrospective will explore the Briton’s body of work, ranging from his 1992 postgraduate collection to his final posthumous runway show in 2010. Themed galleries such as “The Savage Mind” and “Romantic Gothic” will take viewers deeper into the mind of this dark genius. metmuseum.org; 212.535.7710
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SHOWROOM BRAND - NEW BRADLEY Atlanta design darling Michelle Bradley is branching out—and up— to the Windy City, recently opening the second independent Bradley Hughes showroom. Housed at the Merchandise Mart’s Design Center, the 3,000-square-foot venue comprises the brand’s signature artisanal furnishings (such as the Bianca table, left) featuring intriguing textural finishes like reclaimed wood, antiqued mirror and concrete. Further offerings include custom-printed textiles, an expanded collection of fabrics and a selection of fine art by both established and emerging artists. bradley-hughes.com; 312.624.9997
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PRODUCT IN PIECES We’ve long been fans of the exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail that go into the mosaics by Sicis the Art Mosaic Factory. Now, the Italian brand has teamed up with fashion icon Christian Lacroix for a line of home furnishings. The designer (who partnered with Sicis independently of his own company) drew inspiration from his hometown of Arles, France, known as a treasure trove of Roman tiles and antiques, while focusing on maintaining clean lines and comfort. The result is a decidedly Old-World-New-World hybrid; look for it this June. sicis.com
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DESIGN The allure of Miami Beach remains strong for international hotel brands, as yet another luxury project just opened on famed Collins Avenue: Dream South Beach. Vikram Chatwal Hotels, owners of upscale properties crisscrossing the globe, scooped up two Art Deco icons, the Tudor Hotel and the Palmer House, and merged them into a Moroccanmeets-1970s fantasyland. Designer Michael Czysz of Architropolis, a Portland firm known for its work with W Hotels, created a sexy, serene ambience with a cool color palette, mood lighting and sleek custom furniture. Highlights include the Chopra Center & Spa, the rooftop pool/lounge space Groovedeck and The Tudor restaurant by chefrestaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian. dreamsouthbeach.com; 888.376.7623
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ART MIX MASTER Reconsider your concept of color: That’s both the request and goal of Carlos Cruz-Diez. This FrancoVenezuelan artist views color not as a static property but as an active process of the eye, and his exploration of color has been the driving force of his five-decade career. The first large-scale retrospective of his work, Carlos Cruz-Diez: Color in Space and Time, will be on view at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston through July 4. The show’s 150 works span from the 1940s to present day and include a dizzying array of media, from paintings (such as Chromatic induction 53, right), silk-screen prints and videos to room-size environments, architectural models and even a recreation of the artist’s studio. Elements of engineering, color theory, kinetics and craft all play a role in his interactive art, which often involves impressive production as well. mfah.org; 713.639.7300
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BOOK BON VOYAGE If you just can’t squeeze in a jaunt to France this summer, reading Kathryn Ireland’s new book might be the next best thing. In Summers in France (Gibbs Smith, $35), readers tag along as the Santa Monica-based designer and her family enjoy a visit to their home in the French countryside. First, Ireland sets the scene, evoking the quaint charm of the medieval town of Montauban via snapshots, sketches and journaling. Then, the consummate hostess takes you inside their renovated farmhouse and her signature bohemian-chic style, sharing before-and-after photographs, guest room must-haves, marketplace shopping lists and recipes—overall, a formula for effortless entertaining that you can apply right at home. kathrynireland.com
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MATERIAL ALL THE TRIMMINGS From season to season, Perennials Fabrics withstand whatever Mother Nature brings, and that makes the brand a perennial favorite for outdoor textiles in our book. Now, thanks to its latest trimmings line, you can add flair to previously lackluster pillows, sofas and chairs without worrying if the look will last. The four new trim styles, Fringe Benefit, Borderline, Spiral Cord and Cable Cord, are available in 14 colorways. perennialsfabrics.com; 888.322.4773
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MATERIAL OFF THE WALL Just the name of Studio Hérisson—hérisson means “hedgehog” in French—is a cue to the offbeat sensibility of this new wallpaper company. Laguna Beach partners Ben Rubin and Rowan Entress hope to revolutionize the wallcoverings industry with their custom offerings, which users can order to their specifications online and have at their doors within days. The designs themselves, from a roster of contemporary artists and designers, range from retro-modern riffs to surreal pattern play, like Butterflower (above). studioherisson.com
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Reimagining classic forms in a modern context is the forté of designer Maloos Anvarian, of DWM|Maloos, who credits her mash-up aesthetic to a multicultural childhood, which includes stints in Azerbaijan, Iran and France. Now in San Francisco, she draws from an equally wide range of influences (from John Galliano to Dorothy Draper to Philippe Starck) in creating her past-meets-present furnishings. A case in point: In her Mod-Louis Settee (left), Anvarian takes an antique Louis XVI-style chair and substitutes Plexiglas for the conventional upholstered surfaces. dwm-maloos.com; 415.864.3857
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ART CRAFTING HISTORY American decorative arts and craft traditions—especially those born in wartime—are the inspiration for Allison Smith: Piece Work, on view through May 29 at the MCA Denver. The Oakland-based artist creates works that engage observers in the craft as well as the storytelling that surrounds it, such as her large-scale braided rug, which she started herself and had completed by gallery visitors. Accompanying the exhibition, which comprises sculptures and works on paper (such as Untitled, excerpted left), will be programs that welcome area artists, craftsmen and visitors to create their own works in the museum. mcadenver.org; 303.298.7554
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PRODUCT MIRROR IMAGE Create your own distinctive wall collage with these new Stainless Modules by renowned New York designer Clodagh. Part of the Clodagh Signature for APF Munn line, each stainless-steel mirror has its own irregular pyramidal shape, lending the industrial material a surprisingly organic aesthetic. The modules measure 24 inches square and can be combined to create various striking effects. clodagh.com; 212.780.5307
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PRODUCT DIVINE BOVINE Viya Home celebrates the life of Hindu god Lord Krishna with its Pichwai collection, which takes its name from the colorful works of art that adorn traditional temples. Images commonly found in those paintings, such as peacocks, banana trees, lotuses and cows, inform the shapes in this line, available through Odegard. Add a bit of good karma—and good design—to your décor with these cow handles, sand-cast in brass and available in mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli and malachite (left); ancient pietra dura techniques were used to fill the herringbone-patterned grooves. odegardinc.com; 212.545.0069
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MAD FOR MOD Palm Springs recently played host to the sixth annual Modernism Week, honoring the clean lines and whimsical elegance of design, architecture and culture in the 1950s and 1960s. During the 10day event, guests were privy to architectural tours of the area’s mid-century modern sites, as well as films, lectures, an architecture symposium and Mad Men-worthy parties in private homes. The center of all the action was the Riviera Resort & Spa, a historic landmark known for its intriguing wheel-shaped design and celebrity clientele (including Elvis, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin). A recent multimillion-dollar renovation polished up this mod gem while giving it a fresh 21st-century spin. Mark your calendars now for next year’s event, from Feb. 16 to 26. modernismweek.com; psriviera.com
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Mostly everything is made with the same techniques as in the ’40s, which work very well for the amount of products that we produce—about 230,000 a year. That’s our max capacity.
IN THE MID-1940 S , ARTISAN EDITH HEATH FOUNDED HEATH CERAMICS IN SAUSALITO, CALIFORNIA, WITH A DEDICATION TO THE
Craftspeople are the heart of Heath. Most come to us with no experience and grow into artisans here.
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We don’t expect every piece to be the same. Hand-glazing gives beautiful variation, and that speaks to the integrity of the product.
We love being the designer and maker. Bringing these two crafts closer together makes the design more interesting.
You shouldn’t have to replace your dinnerware every 10 years. If something is well made and designed, it should last your lifetime.
(CREATIVE DIRECTOR), THOSE PRIORITIES REMAIN PARAMOUNT, AND ITS PRODUCTION
Right: Heath’s latest line, Heath House Numbers, features three-dimensional clay tiles in Neutra and Eames fonts. Made in collaboration with House Industries, the modular pieces blend seamlessly with other Heath tiles. heathceramics.com
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THERE’S A PARTY GOING ON IN HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: 2011 MARKS HICKORY CHAIR’S 100 T H YEAR IN BUSINESS. AND JAY REARDON, PRESIDENT OF THE CUSTOM FURNITURE COMPANY, IS WORKING TO ENSURE THAT THE BRAND’S TRADITION OF CLASSIC STYLE AND ENDURING QUALITY CONTINUES FOR ANOTHER CENTURY, WITH MOST PRODUCTS CRAFTED IN THE HICKORY WORKROOM.
A classically designed product that can be reupholstered or refinished over time adds value for the consumer and is good for the
We have multiple generations of people who have decided that furniture is not just a career but a vocation. In production, you can only take a machine to a certain point, and then you need that eye and finesse that only human sensitivity can provide. The atmosphere in the workroom is collaborative and creative. There’s a sense of art and craftsmanship and family. Despite the economy, we’ve had growth, and I think it’s because people see how our craftspeople want to serve them. We don’t dictate, and we don’t ask customers to compromise.
Left: The Gentry Chair is a prime example of the Hickory Chair method: The style remains timeless—while giving a nod to early 20th-century Danish designs—and it comes with a range of customization options. hickorychair.com
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environment. We build with traditional techniques because they’re time-tested; they’re not going to fall apart over time.
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BALDWIN HARDWARE IS THE AMERICAN DREAM COME TRUE—AT LEAST, IT IS FOR SEVERIN FAYERMAN, A WWII SURVIVOR AND REFUGEE WHO ESTABLISHED THE COMPANY IN 1946. IT HAS SINCE SET THE BAR FOR STYLE, QUALITY AND DURABILITY, WITH SEVERAL OF ITS LINES STILL BEING MADE IN ITS READING, PENNSYLVANIA, FACTORY, WHERE THE PRIDE IN THE AIR IS PALPABLE, SAYS SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER MARY NICHOLS.
There’s a tremendous amount of pride in the craftsmanship and quality of the product line. You can sense it throughout the entire facility. The average tenure of our labor force in
Reading is probably 30 years, where sons and fathers work side by side. When we are the ones bringing a concept from cradle to grave—in the fact that we have the designers here and the engineers in the factory— it brings the whole story together. It’s important that we control from concept all the way through to when the consumer gets it on their door. The amount of man-hours that go into the Archetypes line, for example, is astronomical as opposed to a fully automated factory. It’s anywhere from 15 to 20 artisans physically working on the product after concept, so every order has 15 to 20 people touching it along the way. Baldwin is an investment. We’re not the cheapest hardware brand, nor will we ever be. We want to make sure that people’s expectations are exceeded when they choose to invest in us.
Left: In Baldwin Hardware’s Reading, Pennsylvania, factory, upward of 20 artisans lay their hands on each product, from hand-polishing to hand-plating, such as in the Couture Collection (shown here). baldwinhardware.com
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HEADQUARTERED IN BAY SHORE, NEW YORK, TEXTILE COMPANY DURALEE HAS GROWN LEAPS AND BOUNDS SINCE ITS START IN 1952, ADDING SEVERAL LINES AND A FURNITURE DIVISION TO ITS OFFERINGS. BUT, ACCORDING TO SENIOR STYLIST LAUREN PELUSIO OF THE DURALEE FABRICS DESIGN STUDIO, SOME THINGS HAVEN’T CHANGED, INCLUDING ITS FAMILYRUN STATUS AND ITS SUPPORT OF U.S. MILLS FOR SELECT COLLECTIONS.
As a hands-on, family-operated business, we can be nimble to trends and change directions as we see fit. We don’t have to answer to a
plan that is developed years ahead and can react when necessary. We buy a lot from domestic mills. We always go to them first. It’s a long-term partnership with the mill, and they can get us products faster than other countries. In our company, you can be a customer with a small problem or a big one, and your issue might wind up on the president’s desk. We are in touch with our consumers at the very highest level. We can make changes at the drop of a dime if we deem them necessary. What most interior designers are interested in are things that they don’t find everywhere else. So that’s the true key to the craftsmanship: where the mills are constantly coming up with new things that we have not seen before.
Right: Duralee’s Wainwright Collection (patterns from its Azalea/Cranberry color book are shown here) is fully made in the United States and partially contains post-consumer and post-industrial recycled content. duralee.com
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MARK GABBERTAS. London based designer of Bloc & Cloud for Gloster.
“Outdoor Lounge as a style of furniture is about providing the same level of comfort and feeling of relaxation as you would expect from your upholstered sofa system indoors. The really clever part is that you can leave our systems outside all year.”
Imagine your current project complimented with the clean lines and effortless indulgence of Bloc or Cloud. Private, residential or commercial entries are accepted.
Submit your garden, roof top or terrace design to be judged by a select panel of industry professionals. Entries must be received no later than June 1, 2011. Designer Mark Gabbertas, Luxe Interiors + Design Editor in Chief Pamela Jaccarino and a selection of designers chosen by Luxe Interiors + Design will determine the winning entry.
Top & Above. Gloster’s BLOC ‘Outdoor Lounge’ Collection. Gloster’s CLOUD ‘Outdoor Lounge’ Collection. Mark Gabbertas, London.
Gloster Furniture proudly offers you the opportunity to join this trend and win up to $25,000 MSRP of Bloc or Cloud ‘Outdoor Lounge’ furniture to fulfill your design dreams. Whether professional designer or talented home owner, your design could win you the very latest in outdoor style.
Installation of project required between December 2010 & December 2011. Visit www.glosterpro.com for product information, entry details and full official rules.
At the forefront of an exciting new development in outdoor furniture, Gloster has pioneered the ‘Outdoor Lounge’ seating concept. Trend Spotters fresh from the latest U.S. and European design shows will confirm this new and exciting style of upholstered, fully outdoor furniture, further emphasizing the move of the indoors - out. To Enter: Submit an actual project that you are currently designing, featuring either Bloc or Cloud and you could win Gloster’s Bloc or Cloud to complete your design . Visit www.glosterpro.com for additional details. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and DC 18 and over. Void where prohibited. For entry details and full official rules, visit www.glosterpro.com. Competition closes June 1, 2011.
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Cast in metal and Lucite in green and blue shades that bring to mind a lush, Caribbean landscape, these leather necklaces look just as chic when worn together as they do apart. Marni Necklaces, from $570; marni.com
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2 GREEN APPLE Dotted with emerald Swarovski crystals and with an apple-shaped charm, Miu Miu’s recently unveiled, slip-on translucent resin cuff provides a juicy burst of style. Miu Miu Bracelet, $265; miumiu.com
5 ORANGE CRUSH A darling of fashionistas for decades, female form–conscious designer Azzedine Alaïa now makes technology sexy with this sleek, fitted leather iPad case. Perforated Leather iPad Case, $555; net-a-porter.com
3 BLOW OUT Glass artist Tracy Glover’s lighthearted sense of color and form is reflected in her jewel-like, hand-blown doorknobs, each one a tiny work of art. Prospect Hill Door Knob, $318 for a set of two; tracygloverstudio.com
4 SWEET MELON Interior designer Melissa Palazzo often marries classic shape with exuberant color, and the Pagoda—her glamorous interpretation of Edward Wormley’s 1957 La Gondola sofa—is no exception. Pagoda Sofa, $4,475; palandsmith.com
Introducing SmartTouch® Technology—water activation with a simple touch. Now coupled with the power of MagneDock® Technology, which keeps the spray head perfectly aligned and in place. Venuto® isn’t just a faucet, it’s a license to dream. Available exclusively in showrooms. | brizo.com
ON TREND 7 ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES These acrylic-and-wood tables by Ted Boerner come in a set of three and are offered in almost as many colors and finishes as you could imagine. Three-Way Nesting Table Set, $5,200 in color shown; tedboerner.com
6 BIRD HOUSE Graffiti-influenced images of dodo birds nest on this cottonencased down pillow, designed by Chicago artist Matthew Lew and exclusive to CB2. Dodo Bird Pillow, $29.95; cb2.com
8 TOWERING INFERNO Brian Atwood’s sky-high, patent leather pump is a playful departure from basic black. Maniac, $534; saksfifthavenue.com
9 YELLOW FEVER Tory Burch introduces an iconic silhouette rendered in luxurious Saffiano leather, in a bright lemony color that’ll chase the clouds away. Robinson Classic Mini Bag, $265; toryburch.com
11 GRASS ROOTS Composed of brilliant, green-colored glass and accented with a shimmering band of gold at its mouth, the simple, soothing shape of this vase from Kate Spade is at home in any setting. Camelia Avenue Posy Vase, $25; katespade.com
10 TURKISH DELIGHT Cloaked in fabric inspired by her travels to Istanbul, Michelle Nussbaumer’s Galata chair channels that city’s heart-quickening confluence of Eastern and Western cultures. Galata Salon Chair in Saffron, price available upon request; ceylonetcie.com
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Hoppen often uses floating shelves to artfully display vignettes of frames and collected objects, all varied in form but united by their common color scheme.
The Kelly Hoppen by Welton home fragrance line was created with perfumer John-Paul Welton. Fragrance IV, from about $53; kellyhoppenretail.com
HOW IS THIS BOOK A DEPARTURE FROM YOUR OTHER SIX? It’s the way I approached the subject: standing very much out of the box and looking in. WHAT WAS THE EXPERIENCE LIKE PUTTING THIS BOOK TOGETHER? The book was a lot of fun but also a lot of hard work. From styling all of the shoots around the world, working on page layouts, selecting images, etc.—I have been thoroughly immersed in every part of the process. YOU’RE KNOWN FOR WORKING WITHIN A NEUTRAL COLOR PALETTE. WHAT’S THE KEY TO CREATING A ROOM WITH IMPACT WHILE USING NEUTRALS? You highlight and emphasize using texture. I am not against the use of color and use color frequently; it’s just that color is used to accent rather than as the palette. YOU WROTE ABOUT CREATING DISPLAYS OF OBJECTS. WHERE ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE OFFBEAT PLACES TO SHOP FOR THEM? I love finding items whilst I travel, coming across a small shop that may not look like much from the outside but, upon entering, is a treasure trove. Never judge a shop by its exterior.
This living-dining-cooking venue is emblematic of Hoppen’s skill in space planning, as the room is segmented into three functional zones while maintaining a sense of flow and cohesiveness. The monochromatic color palette is another Hoppen trademark, drawing interest from contrasting forms and textures.
WHAT’S THE BIGGEST MISTAKE THE AVERAGE PERSON MAKES IN DECORATING? Poor space planning, resulting in too much or too little in a room. Always remember to plan, plan, plan—and then plan a little more if you want everything to be perfect.
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“There are no rules. And if they did exist, they should be broken or at least put to a very tough test.” —Charlotte Moss
Charlotte Moss Decorates: The Art of Creating Elegant and Inspired Rooms (Rizzoli), $50
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T H I S I S YO U R S E V E N T H B O O K . H O W IS IT DIFFERENT FROM THE REST? In so many ways, they’re all very similar because they all speak to a philosophy of trusting your instincts about decorating. I want it to be a kick in the pants to compel readers to go do something they’ve never done before but always wanted to.
Moss designed this bangle as part of her Wanderlust Collection for Halcyon Days. Marrakech, $700; halcyondaysonline.com
In typical Moss fashion, all of the rooms in the book—which were created for past showhouses—start with collages full of the designer’s far-flung influences.
YOU WROTE ABOUT WOMEN OF STYLE FROM THE PAST WHO INSPIRE YOU. ARE THERE WOMEN OF TODAY WHO DO THE SAME? There are a lot of people in my business who are doing exciting things. I love Alessandra Branca’s work because it’s bold and beautiful and fresh. And Mary McDonald, her work is very colorful and alive. YOU WROTE THAT YOU’RE A COLLECTOR. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR COLLECTIONS? Oh my god, I have too many. My most significant collections are my paintings of interiors, my 18th- and 19th-century garden plans and my bronze perfume burners. And I think I have now reached the age where I have to stop. WHERE ARE SOME UNLIKELY PLACES WHERE YOU DISCOVER GREAT FINDS? If you’re a hunter, there’s no place that’s unlikely because you shop everywhere. I don’t care if it’s all those shows out in the Hamptons or whether I’m in a little stall in the Paris Flea Market—you just find things.
For this great hall, Moss drew inspiration from the English country house West Wycombe Park, whose golden-hued façade is echoed in the ochre walls. The focal point of this comfortable gathering place is a central table stocked with books and curiosities that encourage guests to linger.
IN WHAT WAYS DOES YOUR SOUTHERN HERITAGE SURFACE IN YOUR DESIGN? It’s not so much in the physical; it’s in the ease and hospitality that rooms express. If a room just feels rich, who gives a damn? What are you going to do to make it inviting? And that is the ability—which is a sixth sense, in my belief—to really make a room welcoming. And I think you can do that if you live like that. And I think Southerners live like that.
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“I am a big fan of The Rug Company, and I like everything about this carpet: from the beautiful images of hummingbirds in various stages of flight to the fine and detailed execution. It seems a tad menacing but in an amusing way. The rug is truly a remarkable piece. I’d love to use it for one of my fast-moving, multi-tasking clients. I think it’s a clever reference to our overachieving lifestyles.”
ALAN TANKSLEY Alan Tanksley, Inc. New York, NY
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The late, great fashion icon Alexander McQueen joined forces with The Rug Company to create this opulent collection of rugs and pillows featuring the dramatic, eye-catching designs and skilled craftsmanship for which the Brit was renowned. Composed of cashmere aubusson, this flat-weave rug’s dark background offsets the bright colors of the hummingbirds’ jewel-like plumage.
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“This vase is like a piece of jewelry for a room. Like adding a beautiful gold cuff bracelet to a simple dress, the piece is strong and feminine at the same time. The combination of gold and white is so classic! I often use it in my designs when people want a neutral room. This vase would be perfect on a fabulous tabletop or in bookshelves as a pair to add some glamour. It would be gorgeous mixed in with other white ceramic and gold objects as well.”
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As bold, dramatic and original as the late ceramic sculptor Waylande Gregory himself, this graphic vase dazzles through its use of porcelain ceramic and 22-karat-gold luster. Showcasing Gregory’s signature organic pattern, the vase epitomizes the sculptor’s technical precision and distinctive aesthetic.
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“I love this item for its sheer simplicity and straight-tothe-point mentality. I would go for this fixture when in need of a light source that is not trying to vie for attention with the rest of the environment, whereby it’s a complement to the story, not the main protagonist. I often use this type of fixture, of similar scale, clustered in a row to create a rhythm. This would work well over a countertop or any long, narrow space.”
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Netherlands-based designer Kiki van Eijk pays homage to everyday domestic objects with this modern chaise longue. Taking her cues for the contemporary textile from antique cups and plates, handwritten recipes, beautiful silverware and playful teapots, the designer paired the fabric with a cubist construction, whose style is
“I love the lines of this piece.
vaguely reminiscent of 18th-century Louis XVI furniture.
It’s a terrific reinterpretation of a neoclassic French chaise. This reads so minimalist Marie Antoinette to me! It’s a perfect indulgence for the master bath, adjacent to a freestanding marble or ceramic soaking tub.”
TOM STRINGER Tom Stringer Design Partners
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A contemporary pattern with platinum embellishments—rendered by hand—takes center-stage in this Limoges porcelain salad plate from Bernardaud. The company’s head creative designer, Catherine Bergen, fashioned this botanical image in effervescent hues of red, purple, pink and orange (shown here), offering a vibrant dose of color to any tablescape.
“For those not lucky enough as myself to enjoy the glories of California’s golden poppy in person, here is the next best thing, surrounded as if by the settling flakes of a snow globe. I tend to choose my plates in white or a simple variation on that theme and allow the food to do the color work. This plate is a jolly place to start a meal; it almost seems a shame to put food on it.”
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“This cabinet reminds me of the great pieces by Eugene Printz from the 1920s and ’30s. I love the leg and handle detail as well as the overall finish. It looks like a very rich piece. A pair of these in a big entry with beautiful ceramics or sculptures on top would look great. Similarly, a pair in a living room flanking the fireplace would be dramatic and wonderful.”
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The distinguished Lars Bolander is shown in his West Palm Beach antiques shop amid an eclectic mix of pieces. Opposite: A vignette of the shop showcases hand-carved wood mushrooms from France on top of a three-drawer buffet table made from reclaimed wood. A gilded Gustavian mirror, circa 1780, hangs in the background.
PORTRAIT: CLAUDIO BEIER. OPPOSITE: GREGORY ROSS.
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It’s fitting that renowned Swedish interior designer and antiques dealer Lars Bolander’s aesthetic embraces a smorgasbord of styles, picking and choosing
One of the many unique
from a buffet of influences that includes his extensive worldwide travels.
pieces Bolander sells in
“I like mixing old with new and incorporating different styles,” says Bolander,
Nubian bust circa 1890.
his shop is this marble Both a male and a female
who has homes in Palm Beach, New York and Öland, Sweden. “Sometimes it’s
statue are available.
reproductions, sometimes antiques. If you like a reproduction, why not?” The foundation of it all is Swedish design, which he studied in Öland, under the wing of Carl Malmsten, one of its originators. Bolander eventually settled in Long Island, where he and his wife, Nadine Kalachnikoff, opened an antiques business that introduced neoclassical Gustavian furniture to the United States. Their shops now flourish in New York and West Palm Beach—their current base—where the unstoppable Bolander is preparing for the autumn launch of his painted furniture line, which reflects Malmsten’s philosophy of incorporating the natural world into design. “That was his legacy,” Bolander says. “He was an extraordinary man.” larsbolander.com; 561.832.2121
SWEDISH REVIVAL
LARS BOLANDER Top Shops: I like Nicholas Haslam’s shop and David Linley in London. There are several shops in Paris on Rue du Bac that are wonderful. I always buy my vests there.
Prized Possession: A painting of my two sons by an English artist, Ian Sidaway. He also painted me inside an Absolut Vodka bottle. It says, “Absolut Lars.”
Design Icons: David Hicks is someone I really admire, for his use of color and for his designs in fabric and carpet.
Self-Indulgence: Food. I love to cook, and my oldest son, Howard Kalachnikoff, is a chef at Gramercy Tavern in New York, so food is in the family. More than we talk about design, we talk about food.
Current Obsession: Spinning. I go three times a week.
Collection: Art and books. Also furniture, but I don’t think I can collect any more because I have too much of it!
Philosophy: Never panic. I’m always easygoing.
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The suite opens onto magazines a serene tableau composed of “I’mmaster really drawn to design and design an oversized jade handErin resting on teak shown stools and blogs,” says sculptor McGuiness, herea William Laga oil painting, all foundstudio. at Atmosphere Marcelle at work in her Berkeley “They’rebymy porn.” Danan in Los Angeles. The limestone slab floor throughout Opposite: McGuiness first outlines her forms in a much of the houseand is from Collection in Sun sketchbook then Jerusalem refines her Stone designs on a large Valley; reclaimed oak Elmwood Timber blackboard hanging in from her work space.Reclaimed “It makes for in Smithville, Missouri, wraps around walls. easy referencing as I’m building a piece,”the says the artist.
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McGuiness’ tools—which include simple clay coils, wooden dowels,
For Berkeley, California-based artist Erin McGuiness, clay is a refuge. It’s
sponges and rocks washed smooth
responsive, it’s meditative and it sure beats a high school dance. “I remember
pieces she crafts with them.
by the sea—are as organic as the
that adolescent angst period; back then, I was at my happiest in a ceramics studio,” she says. McGuiness spent her teenage years in a D.C. suburb and often wandered the halls of the Smithsonian’s African art collection. Like much of the work she saw there, McGuiness’ bottle-like forms—which she calls “vessels”— ride the line between craft and art. “They’ve veered into sculptural territory,” she says, “but they’re still functional.” She calls her aesthetic “cultivated wildness,” likening her work to the tamed nature and composition of a bonsai tree. It’s no surprise then that her most active clients are architects and interior designers, who see a corollary with their own missions. Using clay unglazed and in its natural state, McGuiness’ pieces seem both modern and primitive. “My work has a rough earthiness,” she says. “It has the durability and strength of fired pieces, but it still has the feel of the clay.” erinmcguiness.com; 510.388.6346
OF THE EARTH
ERIN M C GUINESS Prized Possession: Letters from my 89-year-old whippersnapper of a grandmother, who is a really wise person—age is only an illusion to her.
Inspiration: Architecture. A local firm whose work I like is Aidlin Darling Design, and there are places that really inspire me, like Herzog and de Meuron’s Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing.
Keepsake: An old Victorian chair that’s been with me every place I’ve lived. There’s something about the personality of it—it’s small, and it’s fit for a woman—that I love.
Design Icons: Frank Gehry and Noguchi and Brancusi are at the top of the list, and I also admire clay sculptors and ceramicists like Eva Hild.
On My Nightstand: Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke and Twisted Tree by Kent Meyers.
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Designer Raymond Goins, sitting in front of his painting Release in his Atlanta studio, draws from a wide range of influences for his dynamic interiors, furnishings and artwork. Opposite: Oriental fretwork and Chinese-red lacquer grace the walls of this vestibule—which leads to a master bath—that Goins outfitted for the 2010 ASA Decorators’ Show House.
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Goins’ custom furniture creations include this graceful demilune
His work has been described as “classical,” “old world,” “timeless”—but
table, evocative of early-20th-century
Raymond Goins doesn’t like to label. “I would just say, ‘Raymond,’” quips the
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glamour. Cosimo Demilune, price
Atlanta designer and artist about his signature aesthetic. Indeed, those adjectives only tell half the story: While Goins incorporates age-old techniques like verre églomisé in his interiors and furnishings, he also infuses a fresh sensibility via surprising color choices and whimsical layering. That distinctive style charmed the design community and public alike at Goins’ solo debut at the 2010 Atlanta Symphony Association Decorators’ Show House & Gardens. This spring, he’ll return to the event, outfitting the puja, or shrine room, in an Indian-inspired home. It’s a fitting assignment for the father of two, who believes that spirituality influences design: “Where we stand spiritually has an effect on the colors we choose,” he says. “I’ve gone through phases where, if anybody said ‘purple’ to me, I’d throw up. I’ve re-educated myself there. It all depends on where we are.” rlgoins.com; 404.835.2579
FREE SPIRIT
RAYMOND GOINS Daily Ritual: I meditate every morning before I do anything else.
Influences: Albert Hadley, Jean-Henri Jansen and Caspar David Friedrich.
Self-Indulgence: Chocolate Cake Charleston, a cake company in Charleston, S.C, makes the absolute best chocolate cake ever. I like to down it with my other indulgence, a nice glass of scotch!
In My Toolbox: Plaster. It represents purity and craft.
Career Highlight: Working with Asprey London on creating their fall 2010 windows. The company represents much of what I stand for.
Philosophy: It is not all in the details. It is in the integrity of the design.
On My Nightstand: I try to keep my nightstand as clear as possible, so that, when I fall asleep, my mind stays clear.
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DAZZLING DISH Swarovski’s two-tiered cake stand boasts 600 of the company’s signature crystals in its central column, lending an unexpected element of festivity to even the most traditional food offerings. Crystalline Cake Stand, $450; swarovski.com
INSPIRED DESIGN KITCHENS ARE GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING AND HAVE STYLE IN SPADES, BUT, OFTENTIMES, THEY’RE SERVING DOUBLE-DUTY: CHURNING OUT MEALS FOR FAMILIES AND FOODIES ALIKE. HERE, KITCHENS THAT WORK HARD WITHOUT LOSING POINTS FOR BEAUTY.
SITTING PRETTY After repeated inquiries and much interest from the design world, Garten’s designer Robert Stilin took it upon himself to begin reproducing the gorgeous, vintage French stools he used in the chef’s kitchen. Buell Stool, $1,975; robertstilin.com
IDOL ENVY If this kitchen looks a bit familiar to you, it’s
What emerged is a space that nods to cooking
probably because some of your favorite
competency with an eight-burner Viking
meals have been dreamt up in it. Celebrity
range and hood, Sub-Zero refrigerators and
chef Ina Garten—the Barefoot Contessa,
two Bosch dishwashers but still delights
herself—has built her reputation on creat-
in the whimsical: The center island boasts
ing wholesome, delicious dishes. So, when
Belgian stone countertops with tiny, embedded
she was looking to make some improve-
fossils. The rough-hewn salvaged beams
ments to her East Hampton, New York,
overhead are another nod to the design-
home, making sure that her kitchen got
friendly aspect of the room—giving the eye
some extra TLC was only natural. And, while
something to connect to when it’s not firmly
it’s certainly beautiful with its open shelving
planted on the delectables in front of it—
and pristine white cabinetry that pops
and join with the custom lamps in giving a
against Farrow & Ball’s Light Gray walls, it
sense of enduring timelessness to the space.
was vital that the kitchen also be a work-
Personal touches throughout, like Garten’s
horse. Garten turned to East Hampton
handsomely displayed collection of cake
designer Robert Stilin, of Robert Stilin, LLC,
stands, lend a homey feel and ensure that
to balance the aesthetical with the functional.
kitchen work doesn’t feel like a chore.
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“You need to be able to cook, socialize, remain true to the architecture of the home and implement quality materials; if you balance those four things, you’ll have a good kitchen.” Jean Rehkamp Larson, Rehkamp Larson Architects Inc., Minneapolis, MN
RETRO CHIC It’s not only renowned cooks who have the luxury of a
“Kate packed the oven up and sent it to Alabama to have
successful kitchen, but what’s important to one home-
it refurbished,” Larson says. “She was committed, and the
owner is not necessarily paramount to the other. So,
rest of the room reflects that.” Other vintage touches, like
while this airy Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, kitchen
the scalloped edging on the center island and on the
shares the light cabinetry and open walls that define
custom hood, make the updated kitchen appear seamless,
Garten’s barn-inspired space, architect Jean Rehkamp
as do the inset cabinets from Nest Woodworking in
Larson and project manager Will Spencer, of
Dennison, Minnesota. A Landsdale Carrara backsplash
Minneapolis’ Rehkamp Larson Architects, followed
from The Tile Shop, CaesarStone countertops and drap-
homeowner Kate Grussing’s lead to deliver something
ery made from the homeowner’s own textile line finish
that works just as hard but speaks to her unique sensi-
the look. “Composition is so important,” Larson says, “but
bilities. In this case, it was Grussing’s dedication to
it’s the playful things that happened here with texture
preserving the historical integrity of the residence—
and color that really made this project.”
PHOTO: SUSAN GILMORE.
and the original Roper oven—that dictated the design.
PATTERN RECOGNITION
BRIGHT IDEA
HOT AND COLD
Homeowner Kate Grussing’s colorful textile line brings a pop of interest to light spaces with fun patterns and designs. Corn Stripe, price available upon request; beebolt.com
The bell shape of the Randolph pendant’s glass shade stays true to the vintage feel of the kitchen. Randolph Pendant, $975; hudsonvalleylighting.com
The cool gray color of the Landsdale Carrara tiles used on the backsplash forms a nice contrast with the warmer tone of the countertops. Landsdale Carrara 3” x 6”, price available upon request; tileshop.com
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DISCO FEVER The crystal beading on the suspended base of the Tobias pendant from Eurofase Lighting adds glamour in the form of sparkle to the otherwise elegantly simple square shade. Tobias 4-Light Pendant, price available upon request; eurofase.com
GUEST EXPRESS THERE’S A LOT TO BE SAID ABOUT THE COMFORTS OF HOME, BUT THERE’S A REASON PEOPLE LIKE TO GET AWAY. HERE, WE TAKE A PEEK AT THE BEST OF HOTEL DESIGN AND HOW IT TRANSLATES INTO DAY-TO-DAY LIVABILITY.
SOUL ESCAPE When visitors cross the threshold of Toronto’s
fitness and pool areas. The space’s artisanal
The Hazelton Hotel, they’re looking for a
finishes and handcrafted elements, like
retreat: a bespoke, luxury getaway. Architect
Palissandro honed-stone walls from Maple,
Robert Walshaw, of Toronto- and New York
Ontario, Canada’s Connolly Marble & Granite
City-based YabuPushelberg, however, was
and custom-stained zebrawood built-ins from
intent on creating something more. “It was
Salzburg Interiors in Brampton, Ontario,
important to us to provide a sense of authen-
Canada, feel highly tailored, and the clutter-free
ticity and, more importantly, ‘soul’ to the
calm they create can easily be brought into the
guest experience,” he says. “Of course, the
home. Walshaw insists, “If you take a spa-like
visitors we envisioned would be accustomed
approach to the design—by implementing
to an uncompromising level of service and
concealed storage for bath products and trying
quality, but adding that additional layer was
to minimize visual distractions—any bath-
crucial.” That soul is easily identifiable in the
room can offer a bit of sanctuary.”
hotel’s changing room, a gateway to the spa,
ROCK SHOW Architect Robert Walshaw’s love of materials was evident when he selected these Palissandro honed-stone walls and allowed them to function as a focal point in the changing room. Palissandro Marble, price available upon request; connollymarble.com
“We try not to use more than just a few, carefully considered finishes in bathrooms; the trick is to be minimal without being devoid of detail or interest.” Robert Walshaw, YabuPushelberg, New York, NY
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“There’s a very linear element to this bathroom, but it still feels organic. Playing with texture lends a softness to the hard angles that balances them in an understated way.” Annette English, Annette English & Associates, Los Angeles, CA
GRAY GROOMING With the lifestyle of the ultimate bachelor in mind,
still holds a lot of the same character, personality and
Los Angeles designer Annette English, of Annette English
warmth it does now, without being overbearing.” The
& Associates, went to work on a game-changing master
jagged-edge, charcoal stone wall from Stone Source that
bathroom that offers a definite nod to spa-inspired design
separates the bath from the master bedroom creates a
while holding fast to all the creature comforts of home.
dramatic focal point, while other texture-heavy highlights
Architect Robert Walshaw’s advice definitely rings true
like the Boyd Lighting chandelier and hanging sconces from
here, where English has relied on luxurious textures and a
Fuse Lighting provide a striking contrast to the smooth
subdued palette to create interest with a delicate whisper
finishes of the countertops and cabinetry provided by
instead of a drumroll. “I wanted the space to speak to
Ferragamo. The result is a room that accomplishes every-
today but also be timeless,” English says. “I’d like to visit
thing English sought to capture: “It’s contemporary and
again in five years and find that it doesn’t look dated and
masculine but neither cold nor hard. It’s home.”
IN THE CHAIR
WAX PROPHETIC
SLOW GLOW
Jiun Ho’s sleek chair pairs a solid steel frame with a warmly upholstered seat, playing to the designer’s homey, masculine aesthetic. St. Cere Chair, price available upon request; jiunho.com
Barbara Kerwin’s geometric abstract art is a perfect fit in this room. This piece—entitled I Know Where I'm Going —was created by manipulating melting wax. barbarakerwin.com
This pendant from Fuse Lighting does more than just infuse a space with light; it also fills it with texture. Alex Pendant, from $4,625; fuselighting.com
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Top from left: Indi, shown in 001, Trove, $13 per square foot, troveline.com; Muscat Small, shown in Grey with White, MissPrint available through Lucy Rose Design Collection, price available to the trade, lucyrosedesign.com; Blossom Dearie, by Paul Solberg, shown in Black on White, from the Great Contemporary Artists Collection, Studio Printworks, price available upon request, studioprintworks.com; Middle from left: Cloud Bay, shown in Charcoal, Rapture & Wright available through Lucy Rose Design Collection, price available to the trade, lucyrosedesign.com; Serious Bokay, shown in Black & White, Nama Rococo Wallpaper Studio, price available upon request, namarococo.com; Open Onion, shown in #701 Crema & Earth, from the Uzu Collection, Adrienne Neff Design Services, price available to the trade, adrienneneff.com; Bottom from left: Manor Gate, shown in Charcoal, from the Modern Nature collection, Schumacher, price available to the trade, fschumacher.com; Trellis, shown in Black, Cavern, $155 per roll, cavernhome.com; Bravo, shown in Black/White, from the Couture Wallcoverings collection, Clarke & Clarke Fabrics and Wallcoverings, $70 per one double roll, clarke-clarke.com; Opposite: In the White Room with Text, Tracy Kendall available through Ted Boerner, Inc., $495 per square yard, tedboerner.com
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Clockwise from top left: Gee Gee, shown in Bisque, from the Atomic Age Collection, Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpapers, $58 per roll, bradbury.com; Ropes Reverse Wallpaper, Jonathan Adler, $195 per one triple roll, jonathanadler.com; Mota Shang, shown in Mulberry, John Mahoney Designs, $210 per roll, johnmahoneydesigns.com; Scrapwood Wallpaper, shown in White, Studio Ditte, price available upon request, studioditte.nl; Opposite: Dreamscape Mural, by Rebekah Maysles, Anthropologie, $298 per wallpaper mural, anthropologie.com
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Clockwise from top left: Monique, shown in Sunrise on Sailcloth, from the Martha’s Vineyard Collection, madisonandgrow, $150 per roll, madisonandgrow.com; Gracewood Wallpaper, Ferm Living, $110 per roll, fermlivingshop.us; Lotus Flower, shown in Light Gold, Omexco, price available upon request, omexco.be; Amelie, shown in Sulphur, from the 20th Century collection, Fromental, $245 per square yard, fromental.co.uk; Sundials, shown in Ivory/Taupe, from the Handcraft Collection, Kreme, $195 per roll, kremelife.com; Bronze Age, from the MinÊraux collection, French American Wallpaper, $55 per yard, frenchamericanwallpaper.com; Opposite from left: Montecito, shown in Pewter-Angel, from The Cloth & Paper Collection, Marcie Bronkar, price available upon request, marciebronkar.com; After the Fall, shown in Pumpkin-White Patent, from The Cloth & Paper Collection, Marcie Bronkar, price available upon request, marciebronkar.com
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G I F T E D D E S I G N E R S H A V E A WA Y O F B R I N G I N G A M É L A N G E O F S E N S I B I L I T I E S T O A N Y G I V E N P R O J E C T . For Jenny Peters and Rachel
Mbiango, of Miami’s Peters & Mbiango Interiors, style, substance, sophistication and serenity are the forces that intermingle in their work, particularly in this Spanish Mission-inspired residence in Coral Gables. “Our approach to luxury advocates simplicity,” Peters explains. “For instance, we stay away from patterns or mishandled colors that break the calm mood we are determined to achieve.” The classically chic home by the design duo could easily be dubbed serenity central, though the pops of color and eclecticism they brought to the project make it anything but ho-hum. “This is a prime example of the interiors we like to design,” remarks Mbiango. “We set out to make them appear as if they have evolved over years, not months. This particular client wanted a sophisticated traditional look, which we feel we achieved, but, as always, we added a bit of an edge.” The designers collaborated with Rafael Portuondo, of Miami-based Portuondo Perotti Architects, to update the home, squaring off interior archways, which were curved; adding cabinetry and wall panels; inserting tongue-and-groove detailing; and cladding the exterior of the home in South Florida keystone. The designers made many a bold move with the furnishings, placing a queenly 18th-century DutchPortuguese mirror on a wall covered in a baroque Bennison fabric in monochromatic swirls of gray in the sitting room, for example. The broad variety of elements they brought to the interiors includes crystal chandeliers, seashore accents, 19th-century ginger jars, contemporary art and antique curiosity cabinets. Though stylistically disparate and not of the same period, these accoutrements commingle to bring a perfect blend of classical restraint to the home. “We don’t do thematic design,” says Peters. “Themes are much too ‘one note’ for our tastes, so we stay away from anything overly contrived.”
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Peters & Mbiango Interiors LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Jorge Sanchez and Phil Maddux, ASLA,
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Given the fact that Peters is from Haiti and Mbiango is from Belgium, their ability to create globally rich aesthetics is no surprise. To the neutral linens that serve as the mainstay of their fabric choices, they added Indian motifs for color and contrast, which brings interest to the traditional English-style interiors and reinforces a subtle British Colonial vibe. “With each project we approach, we do what is right for the homeowners, reinventing our take on design for each one,” says Mbiango. “We don’t have a formula.” Peters and Mbiango travel the world to gather the personable furnishings they implement.
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The Bennison wall fabric in the sitting room is an elegant backdrop for the 18th-century Dutch-Portuguese mirror with its fluted crown from Michael Connors International in New York. The Rose Tarlow Melrose House sofa from Holly Hunt is covered in a classic stripe, the perfect perch for playing chess on the antique game table with ivory pieces, which the designers purchased in Belgium.
WELCOME HOME The antique sculpture on the pedestal in the entryway is a find that Peters and Mbiango picked up in Belgium. The English rosewood table from Yale R. Burge Antiques in New York complements a rare Indian ebony chair purchased at Newel in New York. The artwork is by Kito Mbiango in Miami, and the antique, French chandelier is from Cedric DuPont Antiques in West Palm Beach.
DINE IN The designers bought the 19th-century English sideboard in the dining room in Belgium. They paired it with an antique table and Dennis & Leen guest chairs purchased at Jerry Pair in Dania Beach. The chandelier is from Nesle in New York, and the ceramic Chinese ginger jars are from William R. Eubanks Interior Design in Palm Beach.
COLOR POP The James Nares painting— purchased at Michael Kohn Gallery in Los Angeles—with its squiggle of bright red is a counterpoint to the antique furnishings and natural coral in the dining room. C O N T I N U E D F R O M PAG E 122
“In Belgium and London, for instance, we’re always looking for intriguing objects, curiosity pieces and vintage furniture,” Peters explains. “In New York and Los Angeles, we’re on the hunt for antique furniture and accessories, as well as modern furniture.” The outdoor rooms they added to this haven—which they asked Jorge Sanchez, of the Palm Beach firm Sanchez & Maddux, to surround with lushness—act as seamless transitions to the home’s tropical surroundings. He brought in feathery palms; colorful knots of climbing bougainvillea; and textural pavers, which he
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SLEEP TIGHT The bed by Gregorius | Pineo holds court in the master bedroom. The designers placed a George Smith sofa purchased from Monica James & Company in Miami at the foot of the bed to add softness and color to the room. In contrast to the rounded sofa is the angular Ashanti stool that perches on the 19th-century Tabriz rug from Art of the Knot in Miami. The chandelier is from Kentshire in New York.
SWEET ESCAPE A 19th-century English crystal chandelier is a delicate element in the master bathroom. Blue limestone wainscoting on the walls from Waterworks in Miami adds a textural element, while the Syrian-style table from John Rosselli Antiques & Decorations in New York and the 19th-century Italian stool purchased in London add warmth to the pale space. C O N T I N U E D F R O M PAG E 125
edged in soft, sensual green. These exterior spaces are comfortable and welcoming, even while the grandest of them—like the gazebo with stone pillars that flank a roomy bench for lounging—are statuesque. The makeover of the house and grounds, which took two years to complete, strikes just the right balance for Peters and Mbiango. “As you move through the house, the eye is constantly intrigued and everything flows,” remarks Mbiango. “We aim for timeless interiors with elegance and edge—spaces that are inviting yet sophisticated and fun.” Peters adds, “The right touch of formality is key in this home, but it is still fun and never fussy.” L LUXE INTERIORS
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THE COLLECTOR WRITTEN BY
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kinda-sorta-maybe type.” Certainly no one would accuse him of that. Case in point: the circumstances surrounding the purchase of his jewel-box apartment in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan. For the record, Passal, principal at Robert Passal Interior & Architectural Design, wasn’t actually even looking. He just happened to accompany an apartment-hunting friend to see the place, which was being liquidated by the estate of a tenant who had lived there for 35 years. “The bricks were coming through the plaster,” he recalls. “There was avocado green shag carpet in every room. The kitchen consisted of a slop sink and two overhead cabinets. I said, ‘I love it!’ It had great pre-war architectural structure.”
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS The Lucite bases under the blackamoor sculptures foretell the use of the material in lamps and ďŹ replace tools in the living room, while the juxtaposition of antique items with a contemporary Jackie O portrait by Alex Cao and a Hunt Slonem rabbit painting previews the mix of old and new throughout.
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That structure, however, wasn’t immediately apparent upon observation. True, it was “like a center-hall colonial,” he says, in that there were private quarters to one side of an entry hall and public rooms to the other. But whatever architectural details had adorned those rooms in 1927 when the building was erected
Homeowner and designer Robert Passal concepted the foldaway table as well as the long banquette from which a bed emerges. He recreated a pair of Russian Regency leopard-print chairs and paired them with antique Jansen metal chairs. Valuable Les Lalanne sheep sculptures graze below a glass console picked up at auction.
were long gone. So Passal’s first order of business was to restore its glorious period character. He designed all the ornate moldings, casings and baseboards to reflect the architecture of the time, as well as built-in cabinetry and shelving in the study and living room. And, recognizing his own unpredictable predilections, he says, “I kept elements—like the colors of the walls—quite neutral so everything could change.”
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STYLE SELECTION Manufactured by William Switzer & Associates, this chair is a reproduction of an 1860 original and exemplifies the Biedermeier style with its architectural form, simple materials and minimal embellishment. Austrian Biedermeier Armchair, $2,712; williamswitzercollection.com
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His approach to furnishing the modest but newly splendorous space was simple: “Buy what I like and make it work.” And, indeed, what else can one say about a living room that gathers together a custom velvet sofa and mirrored coffee table with a muscular 1920s French Deco armchair, a curvaceously feminine 19th-century French bérgère from the estate of flamboyant decorator David Barrett, a 1980s Dakota Jackson cabinet and two Michael Lucero ceramic foo dog sculptures wrapped in colorful yarns that were salvaged from dumpsters outside the Missoni atelier? In the dining area, Passal juxtaposes imperial Russian-style chairs with metal Jansen Directoire versions, and a $125 console scooped up at auction hovers over two hirsute Les Lalanne sheep sculptures. The furnishings span from the 18th to the 21st centuries, Passal observes. With his signature deep belly laugh, he adds, “I like to joke that it’s a little bit country and a little bit rock ’n’ roll.”
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HISTORY CLASS Passal designed millwork in the dining and living rooms to mimic early-20th-century architecture. He also closed off the door that formerly led from the foyer into the dining room (where the console now sits at left) and hung an Indian-style ceiling ďŹ xture from New York’s old Rainbow Room in the living room.
PERIOD MIX A graphic black-and-white Stark carpet sets the bold tone for the living room, where furnishings span from the 18th to the 21st centuries. A 1920s French Deco armchair rests in a corner, surrounded by a vintage Victorian horn table, a custom antique-mirrored coffee table and a 1970s acrylic lamp set atop a vintage latticework end table. A pair of Michael Lucero foo dogs wrapped in Missoni yarn sits on the fireplace.
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A transgressive rock ’n’ roll spirit certainly does inform much of the art Passal collects. Atop the Dakota Jackson cabinet are works by various envelope-
A Dakota Jackson parchment-covered chest from the 1980s serves as exhibition space for an eclectic group art show that includes a Steven Klein photo of Brad Ford in whiteface, a portrait by Brooklyn artist Bryan Drury and David LaChapelle’s peculiarly pink beauty queen photo.
pushers, including outré fashion photographer Steven Klein and the ever slightly disturbing David LaChapelle. “I like work that’s meaningful and has a story and a lot of depth,” he explains. “There’s nothing here that is not thought-provoking and bold. I don’t like anything shy.” Yet he is no snob either. The study-cum-dining-room-cum-guest-room (a bed emerges from the custom 13-foot tufted banquette when overnight guests arrive) mixes nude studies bought on eBay and given to him by little-known
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SWEET DREAMS The bedroom is a surreal blend of comfort and the uncanny. The bed, dressed in Sferra’s Matouk linens, sports a leather headboard with built-in reading lamps designed by Passal. The Trophy Chair, a work by a British artist, was acquired from fellow designer Jamie Drake. The Buddha lamps are by mid-century designer James Mont.
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artists with one piece by Picasso. “The room would feel too unscathed and too precious otherwise,” he says. “I’m not a name-conscious person. I can buy something off the street and like it as much as a Lucero. It’s about my passion
One wall of the foyer is dominated by a gold-leafed wall sculpture by South African artist Brett Murray. Its tongue-in-cheek inquiry seems wittily directed at the horse-legged stool covered in ponyhide that Passal acquired from Chelsea House.
for the object.” And that is exactly what distinguishes Passal’s digs: They are positively brimming with passions. And, honestly, it couldn’t be any other way with this designer. “I’m constantly exposed to fantastic things,” he says. “Occasionally I come across something I absolutely have to have, and I just can’t let it go.” L
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GHOST STORY WRITTEN BY
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D E S I G N E R J E F F RY W E I S M A N , O F T H E S A N F R A N C I S C O F I R M FISHER WEISMAN, REGARDING THE HUMBLE BEGINNINGS OF H I S C L I E N T ’ S N A P A V A L L E Y R E S I D E N C E . “The structure of the
house was built from old Napa Valley stone in 1880. It had been constructed as a winery but had been abandoned for most of the 20th century.” The two-story building was remodeled into a house in the 1980s, but the workmanship didn’t do the structure justice. “There was a roughness everywhere,” says Weisman. “It had exposed plumbing, really distressed farm floors and hollow-core 1970s doors. There was nothing of quality in the interior that you could keep.” So Weisman, along with principal Andrew Fisher, set out to create a sophisticated interior for his clients while honoring the history of the winery in the process. “Our vision from the start was that the elegance and importance of the structure deserved a very upgraded interior,” says Weisman, who, with Fisher, devised a concept to help inspire that transformation. “We thought that, of all of Napa’s cultural roots, the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese influences were the sexiest.
ARCHITECTURE Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman, Fisher Weisman INTERIOR DESIGN Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman, Fisher Weisman HOME BUILDER SBD Construction & Development BEDROOMS 1
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WARM FRONT Walnut ceiling coffers cover exposed plumbing in a 19thcentury stone-winery-turned-residence designed by Fisher Weisman in Napa Valley. Comfortable upholstered pieces, all by Fisher Weisman, keep the atmosphere relaxed in the library. Cowtan & Tout’s Bermuda fabric covers the armchairs, and the ottoman is upholstered with a Brunschwig & Fils textile. The rug is from Stark.
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So we came up with the story that the building had been constructed by a Portuguese immigrant who wanted some of his Old World feel in his New World house.” From there, the overhaul started. The designers, working with builders SBD
Napa’s Mediterranean influences inspired the designers’ furniture choices, as evidenced in the entry, where a late-16th-century Spanish walnut table from R.M. Barokh Antiques in Los Angeles stands beneath a 17th-century Florentine mirror found at Urban Chateau Antiquités & Décoration in San Francisco. The table lamps, made from antique Chinese vases, are from Ridgway House in St. Helena. The 19thcentury French alabaster pendant light and entry sconces are from Paul Ferrante in LA.
Construction & Development in St. Helena, hollowed out the entire core of the house and established an open floor plan with public rooms on the first floor and a master suite upstairs. The lackluster materials were replaced with rough-hewn reclaimed-oak floors, Venetian plaster walls, mahogany plank doors with ebony tracery, and weathered walnut coffers and ceiling beams to disguise the exposed plumbing. The formal details create an elegant atmosphere, but the worn surfaces—teamed with the old stone walls—infuse the space with softness.
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TABLE TALK Formal furnishings complement the exposed stone wall and reclaimed oak floors of the dining room. Custom-made chairs from Paul Ferrante encircle a Randolph & Hein table. A Fortuny cotton is “absolutely the perfect choice for dressy but not fancy,” says designer Jeffry Weisman. The ornate chandelier and standing candelabra are also from Paul Ferrante.
STAIR MASTER The total interior transformation included replacing the existing big, clunky staircase with a graceful curved stair made from iron and white oak. Paul Ferrante’s Phoenix chandelier, custom-made in an oval shape, lights the space. The pedestal and Latch urn are from Michael Taylor Designs.
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“Clearly the structure is very old,” says Weisman. “So we wanted the interior to feel refreshed and maintained but not like a brand new house.” Following that direction, the designers replaced a bulky concrete fireplace with a polished mahogany-and-antiqued-glass design in the voluminous living room. “It was part of our romantic Portuguese concept,” says Weisman, who grouped two mohair-covered Ebanista sofas with a custom marble-topped coffee table and 19th-century French armchair. “The sofas’ high backs give you a sense of enclosure in a space that’s so tall.”
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STONE AGE The living room’s tall cathedral ceiling was tempered with highback Ebanista sofas, covered with Maharam mohair. A Jean de Merry coffee table was customized by the designers with a marble top, and the 19th-century armchair is from Ralf’s Antiques in LA. A pared-down iron chandelier by Fisher Weisman lends a rustic touch to the room.
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French doors flank the fireplace, and Portuguese-inspired upholstered banquettes
Antiqued mirror panels set into custom walnut cabinetry create a statement-making kitchen. The designers eschewed hardware in favor of molded-top drawers for a seamless look. Calacatta Oro marble counters flow up to the stone walls, which are protected with a sheet of tempered clear glass above the Wolf stove. The hardware is from Nanz.
are poised in both corners. One is paired with a coffee table and chairs, and the other doubles as a dining table for intimate meals. “You have the ability to be cozy in every part of the room, and none of it feels grandiose for a small group,” says Weisman. For larger groups, the dining room features a round Randolph & Hein table surrounded by custom chairs, covered with a cotton Fortuny print. The golds and browns of the “elegant country” fabric, as Weisman describes it, perfectly complement the exposed stone wall and balance the formal lines of the furniture. A striking carved-and-gilded chandelier and freestanding candelabra, all from Paul Ferrante, illuminate the space in dramatic fashion.
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CORNER TABLE Fisher Weisman designed a Portuguese-style banquette, accented with 19th-century Italian silk-velvet pillows from Kathleen Taylor—The Lotus Collection in San Francisco, to carve out an intimate space within the large living room. Paul Ferrante custom chairs, covered with Fortuny fabric, and a twisted-base table from Panache Designs in LA offer a cozy dining option.
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“We took the approach of putting jewelry throughout the house at different scales,” says Weisman. “The hardware is custom and very jewel-like, and a lot of the chandeliers are very fine and elegant. They become sparkling elements against the soft architectural materials.” A hint of shimmer shines through in other areas of the house as well. The library, appointed with comfortable Fisher Weisman-designed pieces covered with mohairs and velvets, is set off by a small mirrored bar in the corner. And, while the jewel-like detail lends depth to the room, the designers used a heavier hand in the kitchen. “The kitchen is on the back side of the house,
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GARDEN VIEW In the library, a Fisher Weisman-designed loveseat is upholstered with a deep-red mohair by Gretchen Bellinger in Albany, New York. A subtle Bergamo pattern on the pillows from Donghia lends texture, and the reading lamps are by Galerie des Lampes and were purchased at Tod Carson in LA.
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SWIM SEASON An existing pool house was remodeled into a casual indoor/outdoor retreat. The designers furnished the living area with rattan furniture from their collection with The Wicker Works at Sloan Miyasato in San Francisco and chose a large-scale black-and-white Manuel Canovas print. Outside, Giati umbrellas shade chaise lounges by Thomas Bartlett Interiors in Napa. The red-lacquered steel coral chandelier was custom-designed by Fisher Weisman.
GARDEN OF EATING Existing tables and Thomas Bartlett chairs create a magical backdrop for frequent dinner parties beneath the property’s olive trees. For even larger gatherings, the owners “put tables down the length of the orchard with lanterns everywhere,” says Weisman. “They have phenomenal parties under the olives.”
HOUSE PROUD Fisher Weisman redesigned the 19th-century structure around the existing stone walls. “Napa Valley stone has an incredible warmth to it,” says Weisman. “It has the most gorgeous soft tones and textures.” A row of second-story windows overlooks the property’s gardens. C O N T I N U E D F R O M PAG E 146
which gets a little less light,” explains Weisman. “So we used antiqued mirror in the cabinets to make it sparkle and reflect the outside.” Through this creative attention to detail and careful selection of materials, furnishings and custom touches, the designers created a timeless interior that feels at home in the old stone winery. “It’s a 19th-century building crafted from the native material of the valley,” says Weisman. “It has a very rooted, Old World feel, and I think everything we did on the inside was meant to enhance that and make it function spectacularly for today.” L
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FAMILY KEEPSAKE WRITTEN BY
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T H E S M A L L C A P E C O D - S T Y L E H O M E J U S T D I D N ’ T F I T . Curled
up on a verdant lot and embraced by wild, flourishing gardens, the house seemed out of place, both on its own feet and amidst the grand estates that share its Brentwood, California, address. But its indomitable charm and unrealized splendor were immediately evident to Timothy Corrigan. “It was this incredible, beautiful property,” says the Los Angeles-based designer, whose namesake firm stands behind projects across the country as well as in Europe and the Middle East. “But the house was almost bungalow-like, with a single bedroom, very low ceilings and no architectural detailing to speak of.” Corrigan decided to purchase the little-house-that-could as a labor of love and was determined to bring it to its full potential. “The greatest challenge I can take on is an existing home that—for whatever reason—just doesn’t work and updating it to meet the needs of today,” Corrigan says. “I love that.” So, with the help of builder Brad Jensen, of Jensen Zigman in LA, Corrigan completely reimagined the house, significantly raising its ceilings and adding a second floor, connecting the property’s two-story guesthouse to the main structure and replacing a tennis court with a new pool and guesthouse.
INTERIOR DESIGN Timothy Corrigan, Timothy Corrigan, Inc. HOME BUILDER Brad Jensen, Jensen Zigman BEDROOMS 7
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MAN ON THE MOON A 19th-century portrait of a Polish general, purchased at auction at Christie’s in Paris, hangs above a mirrored French demi-lune console, circa 1820, in the gallery. The space formerly served as the home’s dining room and now connects the kitchen, family room, formal dining room and rear terrace. The carved gilt-wood lamps by Quadrus Studio were found at Reborn Antiques in Los Angeles.
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“I kept the original footprint and expanded outward and upward from there,” says Corrigan, whose seamless, yearlong renovation nearly doubled the home’s square footage, taking the property from forlorn to fabulous in the process. An abundance of custom millwork, including paneling, built-ins, ceiling beams and architectural molding, now adorns every room, while a bank of French doors added along the back of the house floods those same rooms with light that bounces off the gleaming oak-plank floors. “You’d never know where the old spaces end and the new ones begin,” the designer says proudly.
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SAND AND SURF Whitewashed oak Valcucine cabinets from DOM in Beverly Hills D OUBL E define S T U Fthe F soft gray and taupe color palette in the kitchen dining room. content Originally built and in 1923, this CapeRecycled Cod-stylequartz bungalow countertops from CaesarStone play off the stainless home more than doubled in size but stayed true to its steel Gaggenau appliances from Baydesigner Cities Kitchen & formative roots, thanks to LA-based Timothy Appliances reconcepting in West Hollywood. The dining table is custom Corrigan’s of the property’s architecby Dennis; the and chairs were found at H.D. Buttercup ture, interiors landscape. Doors and windowsin LA.Pella; A Stonegate Designs fixture hangs above. by roof by All Year Roofing in Gardena.
BRIDGE WORK A 19th-century Persian rug found at Aga John in West Hollywood lies beneath a mid-19th-century Regency table, acquired at Christie’s in London, in the spacious gallery foyer that joins several of the home’s public spaces. Many of the stone and bronze objets d’art on the table were found at the Paris Flea Market; the antique red sconces are from Liz’s Antique Hardware in LA. Visible is the dining room, which Corrigan filled with antiques found at Christie’s in Amsterdam and London, and Sotheby’s and Glustin in Paris.
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The ugly duckling now a bona fide swan, Corrigan’s next task was finding permanent caretakers for his beloved pet project. He didn’t wait long. “I walked in, called my husband and said, ‘You have got to come see this,’” recalls the woman who today calls the place home. “We had been looking for a house
The living room’s pale yellow walls amplify the natural light that pours into the space; accents of burnt sienna and green underscore the effect. The classic English sofa, one of a pair in the room, was found at Monte Allen in Gardena; the coffee table is Rose Tarlow. A Jim Thompson silk from Kneedler-Fauchère in West Hollywood adorns the windows; the Tabriz rug, circa 1920, was acquired through Sotheby’s in New York. The mirror above the console, also one of a pair, is an original Billy Haines, purchased at Bonhams & Butterfields in LA.
on and off for two years, and I immediately felt that this was the one,” she says. “We wanted something beautiful and unique, of course, but the most important thing was finding a house that had a warmth and a hominess to it, a place that felt as if it had been here a long time. This was exactly what we were looking for.” Almost, chuckles Corrigan. “They loved everything I had done with the house, but there were things they wanted to add.” On the list: extra bedrooms to accommodate their brood of three, a large home office for the husband,
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STYLE SELECTION Privately owned British auction house Bonhams recently offered this musical 19th-cenutry clock by John Leumas, which features ormolu moldings and a painted Roman dial. Lot No. 391, price available upon request; bonhams.com
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and an expanded laundry room and pantry. Struck by Corrigan’s obvious passion for the house, the couple retained the designer not only to make the structural changes, but also to direct the home’s interiors. “In getting to know Tim through the walkthroughs and the closing, it was clear to us that he was the only person who could do it,” says the wife. Once the requested additions had been made, Corrigan set out to imbue the home with a traditional aesthetic befitting its architectural beginnings, selecting furnishings, accessories and artwork—many of them antiques acquired through auction—with a decidedly English bent. “That was absolutely the right feel for this house,” he says. And, as a nod to his clients’ young children—and the couple’s propensity for large family gatherings and even larger at-home charity events—Corrigan deftly mixed in durable materials and finishes that would not detract from the elegant tableaux he created.
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HANG TOUGH The roll-arm sofa, loveseat and chair in the family room, all found at Monte Allen, are slipcovered in outdoor fabrics in deference to the homeowners’ three very active children—and their friends. Hodsoll McKenzie fabric from Brunschwig & Fils in West Hollywood wraps around the throw pillows. The woven leather table is by Mariette Himes Gomez, purchased at Hinson & Company, also in West Hollywood. The fireplace surround is by Edmon’s in LA; the 19th-century oil-on-canvas above was found at Drouot in Paris.
BLUE GRASS JOINT The grounds, designed by Corrigan, offer multiple living areas in which one can enjoy the lush surroundings. The railings are from Accents of France in Tarzana; the patio furniture and cushions are by Richardson Allen, found at Janus et Cie in West Hollywood.
HEIRLOOM QUALITY Custom beamwork in the master bedroom highlights its lofty, 28-feet-high cathedral ceiling. The upholstered linen headboard with nailhead trim is by Timothy Corrigan Home; the bedding is Lee Jofa’s Port Eliot, purchased at the West Hollywood showroom. The English oak dower chest is late 17th century, acquired at Christie’s in London; the Louis XV ormolu-mounted bureau plat beneath the mirror is a mid-18th-century piece found at Christie’s in Paris. The oak plank floors seen here and throughout the house are by Hur Flooring in Canoga Park.
STYLE SELECTION Custom sizes are available for this hanging lantern from Paul Ferrante Inc., which is shown in an old-ironand-antique-brass finish. Fulham Lantern #4129, price available upon request; paulferrante.com
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“They stressed that this was going to be a very high-traffic, kid-friendly home,” says Corrigan. “So we did a lot of slipcovers in outdoor fabrics, for example, and a marine varnish on some of the furniture so they didn’t have to worry about spilled drinks.” All told, the second phase of the project incorporated an additional 1,700 square feet and took a year to complete, a wait the wife says was well worth it. “My parents are Holocaust survivors, so we have no hand-me-downs, no mementos, no physical remembrances of our family history,” she says. “But this house, because it feels as if it’s been here forever, makes me feel very grounded.” And, filled as it is with beautiful things, “I now have keepsakes that are very special to me and have great meaning, and that I can one day pass down to my children.” L
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A bold statement for any designer to make, but, judging by Scalo’s repertoire of residential projects that blend modern glamour with classic sophistication, she was right on point. Take the recent renovation of a 12,000-square-foot Greenwich home she did for a young couple and their three teenage girls, which seamlessly melds timeless elegance with Scalo’s fresh interpretation of the classics. “I want my work to be specific to each client,” she says. Tailoring her projects to fit the exact needs of a family does not happen without careful attention to detail. Scalo describes the interplay between client and designer as that of a theater production or the way she would approach a film. The total picture must reflect harmony and beauty. It needs to have the right scale and texture. The designer achieves this by looking at every point of view. Scalo observes homeowners in much the same way: By taking note of how they dress and live, she learns what they’re truly looking for.
STYLE SELECTION Available in antique gold, white gloss or polished nickel (shown), this contemporary chair from England-based Villiers Brothers offers an eclectic edge to posh interiors. Oak Leaf Chair, price available upon request; villiersbrothers.co.uk
INTERIOR DESIGN Lynne Scalo, Lynne Scalo Design BEDROOMS 7
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So, when the owners of this Georgian-style manse first approached Scalo to helm the redesign of their home, she had already begun her process. “The wife looks like she could be a model from a Michael Kors ad, and yet she is the mother of three girls, the wife of a handsome husband and the owner of three adorable miniature pooches,” she says. “World travelers, they entertain frequently with extended family and friends.” Scalo played off their innate glamour as well as the home’s good bones and architecture. The underlying aesthetic was to be gracious and elegant. “Design is not a frivolous pursuit,” Scalo says, “but rather a means to instill beauty into our surroundings, which adds value to a person’s life.” This philosophy has practically been ingrained in the designer since birth. Scalo, whose mother attended the Rhode Island School of Design, recalls one outing when she was taken to a Frank Lloyd Wright house before she was even of kindergarten age and recognizing how its beauty could enhance one’s life.
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The classic façade of this Greenwich, Connecticut, home, built in 2000, subtly hints at the sophisticated interiors that lie beyond the front door.
LYRICAL COMPOSITION The grand, spacious front entry allows a glimpse of the ďŹ rst and second levels. The owners’ regal grand piano awaits use underneath the staircase while serving as a complementary design element to the textured Abacadazzle wallpaper by Maya Romanoff, a custom tufted ottoman and lacquered macassar-topped sideboard, as well as modern accents like the custom wall sconces and Ashanti Mirror by Niermann Weeks on the upstairs wall.
STYLE SELECTION This brown leather stool from The Jacques Garcia Collection for Baker gives nods to both French neoclassic and ancient Greek designs. Alexandre Stool #6300B, $945; bakerfurniture.com
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A world traveler herself with an eye for fashion and an extensive background in fine arts, Scalo chose coloration, fabric, furnishings and artwork based on what she felt the homeowners would find beautiful. The result is a visual equilibrium and continuity from room to room. Much of the pieces were acquired at Scalo’s eponymous design studio and showroom, which she opened in 2000 as a means to fill the void of what she couldn’t already find in the area. Scalo herself designs a line of furniture exclusively for her studio, which includes pieces in this home, such as the deco-inspired dining chairs and hand-planed pedestal table, and the cherry wood farmhouse-style breakfast table.
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MASCULINE VIBE Traditional mahogany-paneled walls in the family room add a feeling of masculinity, which is further enhanced by the industrial stainless-steel travel trunks by Halo Styles on either side of the custom sofa, the leather end table by Baker and the custom steel chandelier. Draperies crafted from Schumacher’s Imperial Trellis fabric and an iron-based coffee table with a gold-leaf finish reflect the metallic gold-leafed sheen of the ceiling overhead.
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Throughout the home, Scalo used a color palette that flows from room to room while respecting the classic linear architecture of the 10-year-old home. The designer employed a neutral base with subtle shades of silver, evoking sophistication and a sense of peace. Textured and patterned wallcoverings, such as the metallic Remembrance dining room wallpaper by David Goldberg, and unexpected infusions of color, like that in the custom chartreuse silk draperies that dress the windows of the master bedroom, provide the visual punch. “Many people come to me because of my signature style,” Scalo says. “I try to interpret their requirements through my own aesthetic sense. I understand them intrinsically.” Ultimately, Scalo’s understanding of both the lifestyle of her clients and the integrity of structure and site yielded a harmonious residence. “The home is associated with a standard of beauty and luxury that is typically Greenwich,”
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Clean surfaces, sleek yet utilitarian hardware and a custom spring-green window treatment above the French doors add to the crispness of the traditional countrystyle kitchen. The light fixture is from Lynne Scalo Studio.
FARM TO TABLE A perfect adjunct to the kitchen, Lynne Scalo’s design for the breakfast room is steeped in traditionalism but made modern by its sleeker proportions. The custom, cherry wood farmhouse-style table is paired with Scalo’s Louis-Louis chairs upholstered in Jerry Pair’s Sacred Cow white leather. Three custom, Noguchi-inspired ceiling lanterns are artfully hung above, creating sculpture in the space.
SILVER SPOON Scalo’s combination of vintage (the antique Venetian mirror) with traditional (the custom, hand-planed pedestal dining table) with modern (glass candelabras from Global Views and David Goldberg’s antique silver Remembrance wallpaper) lends an ethereal feel to the dining room. The console at left, featuring mother-ofpearl inlaid in walnut, is custom, as are the deco-inspired dining chairs.
SLEEP STUDY A classic New England four-poster bed from CR Currin is ďŹ nished in silver leaf and anked by mirrored nightstands from Oly Studio. The Ursa wallcovering by Trove envelops the room in a muted gray. The Anna Mirror by Julian Chichester and the custom, mother-of-pearlinlaid dresser add elements of intricacy.
METALLIC BOND An unexpected jewel box, the powder room is outfitted with a porcelain Waterworks sink, an antique hand-etched Venetian mirror, custom silver-plated sconces with silk shades and a discontinued textured-metallic wallpaper by Roger Arlington.
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the designer says. What is unique is the modern twist she puts on it: It maintains its distinct style, both classic and modern, while reflecting the values of an active and vivacious 21st-century American family. “One of the most pleasant things that happened during the course of us working together,” the designer says, “was when I received a phone call from the husband and wife, saying how I truly captured the aesthetic, artful feeling they were going for and what a pleasure it was to come home to.” L
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UPWARD BOUND WHILE RESIDENTS OF CHICAGO KNOW A THING OR TWO ABOUT LESS-THAN-PERFECT WINTER WEATHER, AN APPRECIATION FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS IS NEVER LACKING, AS EVIDENT IN THIS HIGH-RISE TERRACE.
Designer Jamie Dietrich crafted this home accent for Anthropologie using 19th-century glass and a found piece of coral. Beach Find Bottle, Coral, $598; anthropologie.com
URBAN EATS A quaint dining area comprising pieces from Janus et Cie occupies a corner of the 18th-floor terrace, allowing alfresco diners uninhibited views of downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan.
Add a pop of color to a seating area with Ballard Designs’ outdoor-friendly acrylic accent pillow, available in several designs. Tuscan Stripe, $39; ballarddesigns.com
SUBTLE SEPARATION Just as interiors are divided into rooms, so, too, should this method be applied to the outdoors. Scott Byron, landscape architect and CEO of Lake Bluff, Illinois-based Scott Byron & Company, designated areas on this terrace for different activities. “There’s a small lounging space by the barbecue, a larger dining area and a more intimate sitting spot,” he says. “It’s a very large terrace, so we had to find a way to create a sense of intimacy through furniture placement and scale.”
PICTURE SPOT Having a high-rise terrace in a large city is a luxury many choose The 31-inch depth of this reclaimed teak planter allows for strong root growth of plantings in less forgiving environments. Reclaimed Teak Flower Pot, price available upon request; halostyles.com
to enjoy. Accordingly, Byron always bases his design concepts for high-rise projects on one thing—the scenery. “Everything you do on a terrace is about the views,” he says. “A successful landscape design is kept very simple. It’s not about adding layers of stuff so much as it is about taking the layers away.” Minimal and unfussy plantings, furniture and accessories work best, as shown in the scene at right, featuring Janus et Cie’s Amalfi II collection, surrounded by crabapple, lilac and boxwood.
WIND POWER Chicagoans know their beloved habitat isn’t dubbed the Windy City without reason. As a landscape architect, Byron must consider these weather extremes. “On higher floors, we have to design a space that would hold up if it were to be hit Thin, elongated legs provide a delicate touch to Janus et Cie’s powder-coated stainless steel sofa from the Amalfi II collection. Deep Tuxedo Sofa, price available upon request; janusetcie.com
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with a Category 4 hurricane,” he says. For this project, that meant heavy wrought-iron furniture and deep, sturdy wooden planters that allow the roots of the plantings to penetrate far below the top of the soil.
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Murray Feiss’ chandelier provides a luxurious way to shed light when the sun goes down. Bernadette Collection, price available upon request; feiss.com
POOL VIEW The open-air cabana of this Newport Coast, California, estate, featuring a coffee table from Paul Ferrante and chairs from Palecek, connects two wings of the home.
DUAL HOUSE Midwestern artist Ken Rausch created this vivid outdoor painting on a copper “canvas” for Frontgate. Original Copper Outdoor Art, from $199; frontgate.com
It’s not hard to imagine a night spent outdoors when the luxuries of the interiors are present. In the pool house at right, Sheldon Harte, principal of Laguna Beach, California’s Harte Brownlee & Associates, along with Irvine, California’s EBTA Architects, incorporated such elements as radiant floor heating and retractable doors that close to the outside on command. “The structure allows people the luxury of being outside but not exposed to the elements of sun and moisture,” Harte says. “But it can also be used as auxiliary guest space.”
COMFORT ZONE Fortunately for homeowners, no longer does the “outdoor-friendly” label mean you must sacrifice comfort. “Outdoor furnishings have come so far in recent years,” Harte says. “They handle much better, Los Angeles designer Kristen Buckingham’s first line of outdoor furnishings includes this intricate piece, shown in traditional teak. Laurent Étagère, $19,500; kristenbuckingham.com
and there are so many more options in material and style.” With a plethora of possibilities—from canvas and acrylic fabrics to wood, wicker and steel furnishings to outdoor paintings, sculpture and lighting—transforming the outdoors into an extension of the home is effortless.
WEATHER REPORT Combating the everyday sun and moisture of a coastal Southern California property is best achieved through covered environments with means for temperature control. But, Harte says, that’s not the only weather concern he’s dealt with. “The Santa Ana winds can wreak havoc on exposed furniture and plants, particularly on Inspired by Roman architecture, this chair from Brown Jordan comprises hand-forged aluminum. Florentine Lounge Chair, price available upon request; brownjordan.com
the coast.” Securing loose chairs, chaises and planters, or bringing them inside when the winds get strong, is essential to protect pieces from damage.
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Dress up the outdoors with original artwork atop copper or all-weather canvas for the complete decorated feeling of an interior living room.
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ALFRESCO ESCAPE A MECCA FOR TRANSPLANTS, THE SOUTHEASTERNMOST PART OF THE COUNTRY BOASTS A SANS-SNOW CLIMATE THAT’S ESPECIALLY CONDUCIVE TO DAYS SPENT OUTDOORS YEAR-ROUND.
One of Lotus Sculpture’s many garden statues, this Buddha adds character and zen to an outdoor living room. Seated Granite Buddha Statue with Halo, $2,450; lotussculpture.com
DINNER PARTY The rear terrace of this Coral Gables, Florida, estate comfortably seats 10 at a glass-topped dining table set atop cast stone bases from Sutherland Furniture.
PERFECT MATCH Every South Florida waterfront home begs for ample outdoor lounging Part of Summit Furniture’s Smoothie Collection, this contemporary chair features elongated lines and comfortable cushions. Smoothie Lounge Chair, price available upon request; summitfurniture.com
space, and this Tuscan-style structure by interior designer Carola Hinojosa, principal at Miami’s Hinojosa Design Studio, and Miami architect Ramon Pacheco, of Ramon Pacheco & Associates, Architect and Planner, is no exception. “We aimed to create a very relaxed and calm atmosphere,” Hinojosa says. The spacious rear terrace features stone columns, light-walnut travertine flooring and contrasting dark wood beams on the ceiling.
SOCIAL NETWORK Designed to be enjoyed alone or with the owners’ frequent guests, the terrace is equipped with a variety of seating options, including single chaise lounges by the pool, space for two dining rooms—one Jeffrey Court’s crushed glass mosaics are perfect for dressing up an accent wall behind a grill or outdoor kitchen. Wisdom Crushed Mood Glass, price available upon request; jeffreycourt.com
more formal and the other casual—and a lounge area. Outdoor kitchen and bar areas allow the hosts the freedom to stay near their guests. “I encourage my clients to enjoy the outdoors as much as they can,” Hinojosa says. “That’s what living in Florida is all about.”
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coated or protected, due to the risk of oxidation.” The humid climate of South Florida works best with wood, stone and outdoor-friendly fabrics, as evident in Hinojosa’s selections of the teak Sutherland furniture and fabric from Perennials seen here.
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