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MUSINGS of HOME Everything we know has changed. These past months as the world literally paused, we found ourselves tethered to our homes—forced to be still, notice and reflect. It was curiosity and boredom, togetherness and aloneness, wanderlust through reading and Netflixing. Food and food and food. Never have so many banana breads collectively been baked. Observing nature and taking a quiet stroll was a tonic for the soul. We sat in our homes, evaluated our homes, and were grateful for our homes. Like spring’s green shoots, we are starting to emerge, not knowing exactly how or where we will land. One thing we know for sure is that we are committing to use our platforms to amplify diverse design voices. Our incredible team put this summer issue together, working remotely, with great care and attention. We trust that it will encourage musing; a promise for the spaces that you and yours inhabit.
Clockwise from top: Snapshots in and around my home. An inspiration wall in my art studio/work-from-home space; the afternoon light in my living room; hiking at a nearby nature preserve; a recent sketchbook.
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Clockwise from top: A look inside the interior of David Arms Gallery in Leiper’s Fork; exterior of a Nashville home designed by architect Nick Dryden that fuses a traditional pastoral form with the clean lines newcomers desire; a tableau in designer Robin Rains’ Nashville showroom captures her talent for “the mix.”
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ANYTHING but ARTIFICIAL RESIN BECOMES A PRECIOUS MATERIAL WHEN WORKED BY SOME OF LOS ANGELES’S INNOVATIVE DESIGNERS. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL
Since the 1960s, artists and designers in Los Angeles have turned synthetics into decorative gold with ingenious methods of sculpting plastics into luxurious objects. Whether it’s furniture, accessories or fine art, the medium lends itself to a variety of forms that speak to a truly Californian craft. When the state became a leader in aerospace technologies in the 1940s, new materials and cutting-edge capabilities, such as facilities that could roll out sheets of acrylic to form aircraft windows, were revelatory for artists. One leader in the field, designer Charles Hollis Jones, pioneered atmospheric Lucite furnishings that had a profound effect on West Coast interiors. His designs were created with thick sheets of acrylic that allowed them to absorb and magnify light, resulting in a sculptural quality that captured the attention of Hollywood stars like Lucille Ball and Sammy Davis Jr. Today, Jones continues to explore the material with his new Diamond Connexxion line. “Instead of doing square or round shapes, I decided to do something different—people like it,” he says of the angular forms. But a new generation of California creatives, too, is lured by plastic’s limitless, almost magical properties. Elyse Graham, who first became known for the vase forms she created by coating sand-filled balloons with resin, is “completely seduced by the material,” she says. “So many aspects of it capture my imagination. Most excitingly, I’ve now found a way to reuse it.” Working with what she calls MetaMaterial (a composite resin made with recast pieces), she makes furniture that bridges art and function. “Each new project builds on the one before it as we discover new ways of working with resin,” says Graham. For industrial designer and spatial artist Nobel Truong, it’s all an exploration of philosophy and technology. As an “admirer of the structural forms and function that marked Bauhaus architecture,” she creates both theoretical furnishings and playful accessories with laser-cut acrylic panels that slot together. Intrigued by “the play on color and shape pioneered by the Memphis Group,” she also explores the effects of color in her work, especially fluorescent hues. Putting an emphasis on the whimsical side of the material’s complex nature is artist Betsy Enzensberger. “Resin is an incredibly difficult medium to work with, which is why I’m attracted to it,” she says. Likening the liquid resins she casts and sculpts to honey and syrup, it’s not surprising her works celebrate childhood sweets—ice cream and popsicles—that range in size from 6 inches to 6 feet. “I expect perfection in my work, but it’s about joy. I want to spread smiles,” she says.
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Artist Betsy Enzensberger uses the familiarity of sweet treats, like her sculpture Vibrant Daydreams made of resin, ink, glitter, pearl powder and plexiglass, to evoke the simplicity and joy so often associated with childhood delights.
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Nature’s BOUNTY TEXAS ARCHITECTS TURN TO THE LAND WITH NATIVE MATERIALS LEADING DESIGN.
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Architecture firm Lake Flato’s Horizon House boasts 30inch thick, locally sourced rammed-earth walls that function as a historical means of regulating temperature, while also celebrating local craftspeople and materials.
Texans have a history of building resourcefulness. “We are a state of immigrants,” notes architect Michael Imber. “When people came here, they brought their own culture and aesthetics, and they adapted those to the materials at hand— and that’s why our architecture has character today.” That character, described by Imber as “sturdy, rugged and embodied with heritage,” has made buildings in the Lone Star State famous, and prompted leading architects around the nation to take note. When pioneers came to Texas in the 19th century, they found limited materials. In addition to the limestone they could see in the cuts made by rivers, there were stands of mesquite, cypress and post oak trees and a seemingly unlimited supply of reddish-brown dirt for making adobe bricks and earth walls. The settlers began constructing with these, and to this day Texas architects are following suit and using the same resources. “When we design buildings, we think about what would make them durable and beautiful,” says architect Ted Flato, whose firm has been known to install mesquite floors and make broad use of Texas limestone. “The best materials for this climate are native. Not only
are they beautiful, they make a structure look at home in the landscape.” For Imber, using endemic sources—such as mesquite, cypress, whitewashed Texas limestone and rammed earth—gives structures meaning. “It connects them to the past and to the future,” he says. “Architectural styles may come and go, but if there’s a commonality of materials, it makes us feel comfortable. Looking at things we recognize is a nurturing experience.” It is a look others seek to emulate. “We have clients in far-flung places who fall in love with our work, and they want to build something like it where they live,” says Flato. “When that happens, we begin by looking at the older properties in the area. From there, we can determine what the local materials are—that’s all they had to work with back then. We try to do the same thing with native resources in that particular region.” Imber believes that indigenous materials are like heritage foods. “When foods became homogenized across the U.S., we lost our individual culture and flavor,” he notes. “It’s the same with building sources. Texas has long been a leader in constructing with local ingredients, and the rest of the country is catching on.”
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A FRESH CROP OF FURNITURE ARTISANS CRAFTS WITH CARE.
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blanchejelly.com Name Game: My company, Blanche Jelly, is named after my great-grandmother. Not only is it a distinctive name, but I also believe it speaks to a certain sense of time and our special relationship. Changing Direction: Before this career, I worked in political risk analysis for the World Bank and realized being in front of a computer all day wasn’t fulfilling for me. Growing up in Portland, Oregon, I was always drawn to home design, so I knew I was inclined to work with interiors and make things by hand. I moved to New York City and received my MFA in interior design from Parsons, then went to Hudson, New York, where I began making furniture. After my business picked up, I moved back to Portland in 2016. Guiding Fundamentals: People are familiar with my plaster pieces, but I also make hardware that follows similar principles—everything is made by hand in my studio. I do not believe in high-tech gadgets. I use five tools and my pieces don’t look perfect. I am not interested in perfection. Untapped Element: I’ve been intrigued by working with stone, and I don’t mean the refined kind. Over the years I have collected little river rocks and I’ve wanted to build them into furnishings.
BLANCHE JELLY: VIGNETTE AND PORTRAIT, ISAAC LANE KOVAL. CASEY MCCAFFERTY: VIGNETTE AND PORTRAIT, DAN ARNOLD.
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CASEY MCCAFFERTY casey-mccafferty.com Natural Inclination: Growing up the fourth of five children in Staten Island, my parents let me dabble with any creative endeavor I was obsessed with at that stage. I built computers, worked on mopeds, made fiberglass structures and erected tree forts. Furniture design and woodcraft took hold after graduating college. Coastal Significance: Living on both coasts—the East as a child and the West (Los Angeles) as an adult—I have always loved walks on the beach searching for debris. The textures, colors and overall air of flotsam and jetsam are a huge influence on my work. History Lesson: I’ve been reading a lot about Constantin Brâncuși and Auguste Rodin lately—both famous sculptors with different styles. Their dedication and obsessiveness in what they deemed quality drive me to always dive into and believe in my work. On the Horizon: The “Hello World” table— I’ve had a creative angst regarding the design of the common table since the top will always be a flat surface. So, I made a simple switch of letting the base flow through the tabletop allowing the eye to wander from bottom to top. 056 / LUXESOURCE.COM
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JUDE HESLIN-DI LEO Formative Years: I always wanted to be an artist, but it wasn’t until I took a class at Pratt on industrial design that I connected strongly with the work and felt it was my path. While I was pretty lousy at woodworking during those college years, it wasn’t until a few years later during a summer job with Johnny Geraghty, a custom furniture maker, that I learned the traditional methods of Japanese tansu. With the intricacies involved and no allowances for error, my fabrication skills jumped to the next level. Mutual Affection: My biggest early influence was when my friend Bernardo Guillermo and I started designing and making furniture together after graduating college in 2005. We influenced each other— pushing and leaning on one another to make those early pieces happen. Living in Harmony: Earlier this year my family and I moved out of New York City to Cold Spring, New York, where we live on top of a mountain surrounded by wildlife. Everyone in our community does their part to preserve the area’s tranquility and living here has had a tremendous impact on how I connect with the earth, especially when it comes to my work. American Craftsmanship: To me, it is the integration of fine arts, industrialism and technology. It is also about keeping the celebration of the artisan alive.
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ASPEN GOLANN aspengolann.com Go-to Materials: Domestic hardwoods, especially walnut and maple. Walnut is so classic and the grain is so rich, while the bright, simple tones of maple give furniture such lightness. When bleached, the pieces emanate an almost otherworldly glow. Studio Influence: During my residency here at Penland School of Craft in North Carolina, I keep an unruly set of three-ring binders filled with reference images of Greek and Roman statues, iconic pieces of American furniture and objects by unnamed makers that I’ve spotted in thrift stores. Southern Charm: I love the elegance and restraint of traditional furniture forms, especially their properness relating to decorum. While my pieces inspirit antique furniture, I try to dust off the stuffy aesthetic related to classic lines by simplifying, rearranging or recontextualizing older forms and styles. Playing Favorites: Made with my good friend and mentor, Peter Galbert, and commissioned for the wellknown English designer Beata Heuman, the Windsor Settee has so many opposing qualities; it utilizes old-school Windsor chair construction, while the updated proportions and curving of the entire back and undercarriage give it a fluid, sculptural feeling. 058 / LUXESOURCE.COM
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THE INSIDER EDDIE MAESTRI
Enamored with architecture since childhood, Dallas architect Eddie Maestri launched his firm, Maestri Studio, in 2008. Read on as he discusses his style, inspiration and work—as illustrated by this residence executed in collaboration with Kara Adam Interiors, Barringer Homes and Cedar Crest Gardens. maestristudio.com Do you have a signature look when designing? I love blending styles, bringing in historical influences and translating them with clean lines. Explain your process. I begin by truly understanding clients’ goals—what inspires them, how they live— and then sketch away. Usually after visiting a home or blank site with a client, I can envision the finished product and put it to paper. Tell us about this house. The clean lines, historical references and brick details are indicative of my style, and being from New Orleans I love gas lanterns and cozy outdoor spaces. Working with the Conservation District to design a residence that complements the neighborhood was right up my alley.
COLLABORATION KYLE BUNTING X DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN
OPEN HOUSE SHOPS + SHOWROOMS
Premium Italian showroom Incanto Interiors (4522 Burnet Road) in Austin debuted in January with artfully hand-crafted furniture and decor pieces. Look for indoor and outdoor collections blending tradition and a contemporary flair for Mediterranean style and shabby-chic elegance. In Dallas, Feizy Import & Export (2050 N. Stemmons Fwy., #102) expanded its showroom to 20,000 square feet, allowing for the display of 500 new rugs collected from around the world. Houston-based textile designer Courtney Barton (2912 Ferndale Street) rebranded her company from Mela & Roam to an eponymous name. Offering East-meets-West textile designs, furniture, accessories and more, Barton also announced that a second dedicated storefront is slated to open in Round Top Village later this year. 060 / LUXESOURCE.COM
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From luxury hide-rug designer extraordinaire Kyle Bunting comes a new collection, Atlas, brought to life in collaboration with renowned photographer Douglas Friedman. “I wanted to work with Douglas because I respect him as a creative force,” says Bunting, “and I also wanted a different perspective than I’d had before.” The collection draws inspiration from Friedman’s ranch retreat in Marfa, Texas, refl ecting both the colors and the emotional weight of the dynamic and provocative environment, and it’s unique in that it features one universal geometric design that can be translated to any shape and embrace a multitude of color combinations. The rugs can be manipulated and customized in an infi nite number of ways—and as always, everything is created locally in Austin with quick lead times. kylebunting.com
THE INSIDER PHOTO: JENIFER MCNEIL BAKER. COLLABORATION PHOTO: COURTESY KYLE BUNTING. OPEN HOUSE PHOTOS: COURTNEY BARTON, HARLOW & MAY.
What are some of your main goals when designing a home? Longevity and creating a sense of place in a neighborhood for years to come. Ultimately, I want my clients to absolutely love it. I’ve succeeded when they’re happy.
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ON THE HUNT SARAH HARGRAVE
Sarah Hargrave’s love of design runs deep. Originally from furniture mecca High Point, North Carolina, Hargrave ran a design-build firm before focusing on interiors. The design maven also restored a historic Greek Revival building in Dallas, where she opened The Collective, a retail space housing an art gallery, custom furniture studio, Turkish rugs and more. Here, she shares her favorite finds.
FIRST LOOK
BISCUIT HOME Houston
Favorite find: Coral Swiss Dot shams. Why she loves them: These shams are equal parts playful and sophisticated. biscuit-home.com
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Favorite find: Eliza candle. Why she loves it: The only candle in my home! The company is owned by Dallasite Brenda Buell, and this fragrance— named after her daughter—perfectly mixes land and sea. bsknees.com
THE COLLECTIVE Dallas
Favorite find: A Carol Davis Designs floral arrangement. Why she loves it: Carol spends countless hours sourcing rare antique and vintage pots, transforming them into modern works of art. thecollectivedallas.com
LAUREN PADIAN Dallas
Favorite find: “Horizon” artwork series. Why she loves it: Also available at The Collective, artist Lauren Padian’s “Horizon” paintings are a fresh take on tried-and-true landscapes. laurenpadianart.com
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Austin-based designer Laura Britt of Britt Design Group recently debuted a new office space brought to life with a focus on health and WELL Building Standards—features that address not only the design and operations of structures, but also how they impact and influence health and well-being. Within an office building designed by architecture firm Mark Odom Studio and constructed by Franklin-Alan, Britt incorporated elements such as technological integration of both AV and lighting systems, allowing for maximum flexibility of the space; various sizes and types of working and meeting areas; and a Wellness Room serving as a quiet respite. “Large windows provide the staff connection to the outdoors and sunlight controlled by an internal shading system,” adds Britt, “while live indoor plants support biophilic connection and air purification, and furnished outdoor spaces encourage work or breaks with the benefits of sunshine and fresh air.” brittdesigngroup.com
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LAUNCH FROM A PURVEYOR OF LUXURY LINENS TO A DESIGNER’S NEW PILLOW LINE, HERE’S WHAT’S CATCHING OUR EYE.
Tribute Goods was born in 2013 out of Karen Pulaski’s desire to share a love of art and beauty with others. She delivered in spades, with swoonworthy luxury linens manufactured in Italy that feature fine art commissioned exclusively for each collection. Pulaski—who recently designed several embroidery collections for Windsor Smith’s The New Homefront launch—has since expanded her exquisite offerings to also include Liz Marsh Designs lamps, vintage Hermès silk scarf pillows, hand-loomed cashmere throws made exclusively for Tribute Goods in Nepal, Mark Gagnon urns, the L’Objet Haas Brothers collection (above, right) and much more. tributegoods.com
JANET GUST COLLECTION ▲ ACORN & OAK As an interior designer, expert thinker on adaptive living and mother of children with special needs, Dallas-based Shelly Rosenberg believes everyone should have access to an inclusive environment. With that in mind, she founded Acorn & Oak as part of her mission to address the health of the home and provide families with a truly supportive refuge. Wares include grade-A cashmere throws, healthyliving mattress pads, organic weighted blankets scaled down to lap- and travel-size versions, and more. acornandoak.com
Houston designer Janet Gust has launched a line of accent pillows as eye-catching as her interior spaces, each meticulously designed and hand-stitched to become treasured possessions. Among Gust’s growing number of designs, the Designer Pillow collection features options made using cast-off fabrics brought back to life in unexpected colorful combinations, while her Minimalist pillows feature fabrics layered simplistically in homage to the designer’s affinity for abstract art. janetgust.com
TRIBUTE GOODS PHOTOS: VIGNETTE, JULIE SOEFER; L’OBJET PIECES, COURTESY TRIBUTE GOODS. JANET GUST COLLECTION PHOTO: JULIE SOEFER. ACORN & OAK PHOTO: RACHEL HEACOX.
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PALECEK The Boca outdoor lounge chair has a patinated teakwood frame and legs with wide bands of handwoven synthetic rope in neutral taupe and gray, with maximum UV protection. It comes with a loose seat and back cushion. Priced at $3,376. palecek.com
J. TRIBBLE J. Tribble is the premier designer and manufacturer of custom sink bases and handcrafted cabinetry. It has built thousands of cabinets installed in homes around the globe. Greta is the newest design. jtribble.com
DISCOVERIES FRESH. DESIGN. FINDS.
NEWPORT BRASS Combining vintage details and a modern silhouette, the new Duncan bridge faucet by Newport Brass is designed to be the centerpiece of today’s kitchen. newportbrass.com
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS The Governor Pool House lantern will complement any outdoor or indoor setting. Cast a soft candlelight glow or display seasonal items and favorite collections. These portable fixtures are handcrafted out of stainless steel or pure American copper. bevolo.com
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ANTOLINI Antolini introduces a revolutionary solution: Azerocare. This treatment protects marbles like Dover White from etching and staining caused by contact with acid-based food elements. antolini.com
HAMMERTON Edison created the electric bulb, and Hammerton made it beautiful. The company’s Nebula blown-glass collection revolutionizes traditional lamping, with luxurious LED-lit artisan-cast glass diffusers in a choice of handcrafted styles. Priced from $995.
BROWN SAFE Brown Safe is the leading creator of bespoke safes built to a higher standard. This multigenerational family business is the premier resource for securing precious heirlooms, priceless jewelry and watch collections, or anything else worth protecting. brownsafe.com
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MARKET A look at nature-inspired tile trends, fashion-forward interiors and the latest releases featuring perfect pairs.
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TERRA FIRMA RICH TEXTURES AND NATURAL HUES GROUND THIS SUMMER’S DECORATIVE TILES. PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN WITH SARAH SHELTON
FIELD REPORT Clockwise from top left: Cabal in Pink by Kelly Wearstler / annsacks.com. M43 Lichen / heathceramics.com. Narrabeen in Bangalay by Pietta Donovan / walkerzanger.com. Bow in Terra Cotta & Kohl / pophamdesign.com. Sound Wave Pattern #9 / flmceramics.com. Sepia Flanders / devolkitchens.com.
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SUN DANCE Clockwise from top: Hex Punch in Lawn & Milk / pophamdesign.com. Let’s Connect Base – DTLA by Taryn Bone / granadatile.com. Try Angle Black Hex / cletile.com. Saigon Triangle and Saigon Circle Blue / artistictile.com.
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GROUND CONTROL Clockwise from top: Prince in Fold by Avroko / xsurfaces.com. Tiempo Kasuri in Charcoal & Oxford / annsacks.com. Glazed Thin Brick in Fennel / cletile.com. Haystack in Mustard Seed / fireclaytile.com. Sound Wave Pattern #5 / flmceramics.com. Kyoto Bronze / artistictile.com.
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RUSTIC ROUSE Clockwise from top: Luna Luna in Sunshine / granadatile.com. Zephyr Nero by Alison Rose / artistictile.com. Clip Square Mosaic by Lindsay Sheets / redrocktileworks.com. Rose Venetian / devolkitchens.com.Echo by Paul Schatz / newravenna.com. Mottled Tile in M8 / balineum.co.uk. Fabric backdrops throughout: Élitis / elitis.fr/en.
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GOURMET SOCIETY YEARNING FOR EXPERTLY CRAFTED COCKTAILS AND DINNERS OUT, WE TURN TO FOUR DESTINATIONS WHERE THE INTERIORS ARE SIMPLY DELICIOUS. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY SARAH SHELTON
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Tucked away in the iconic men’s section at Bergdorf Goodman, this sleek and sophisticated hideway provides the ideal inspiration for creating a classic library bar space. Decorated with custom hand-painted de Gournay wallpaper, vintage Franz Schuster chairs and graphic marble floors, the space evokes a fashionable Parisian watering hole, which is echoed in the array of luxuriously adorned pieces on display here.
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Embracing the fashion brand’s Italian heritage while honoring its SoCal surroundings, Rodeo Drive’s chicest rooftop eatery showcases an eclectic mix of decor. With banquettes enveloped in red velvet—a nod to old Hollywood glamour—and wicker dining chairs—reminiscent of Florence’s effortless alfresco dining scene—this bright and polished hot spot prompted a mix of accessories oozing with laid-back sophistication.
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The Dining Hall at Harrods, the world-famous department store that boasts a 200-year-long history, transports us to a world of old-European grandeur with subtle additions of contemporary elements. In 2019, David Collins Studio updated the Grade II historic building while still preserving original elements, such as tiles and roundels from the 1900s. Following these cues are the selections on this page, sure to incite your very own elegant and English-inspired utopia.
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5. Artemis Bottoman / $1,432 / houseofhackney.com
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Nestled in Osaka’s modern metropolis is Louis Vuitton’s first café celebrating the fusion of traditional and modern design influences. Emblematic of the Japanese city’s seafaring history and created by architects Jun Aoki and Peter Marino, the building’s exterior resembles a cargo ship. Inside, the top floor’s oval-shaped Cocoon Room is outfitted with cozy curved yellow sofas and colorful modern art. This inviting space can be replicated with intriguing shapes and playful pops of color.
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BETTER Together IT’S ALL ABOUT COLLABORATION THESE DAYS. LUXE HIGHLIGHTS FIVE DYNAMIC PARTNERSHIPS, EACH WITH A SPIRITED SYNERGY. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN
CHADDOCK x MARK D. SIKES Mark D. Sikes brings his elevated California design ethos to a curated, customizable furniture collection with North Carolina-based Chaddock and its CEO, Andrew Crone. Walk us through the inspiration. MDS: We wanted to create allAmerican, versatile pieces. The design of several items was spurred by antiques I’m often hunting down for clients. What attracted you to this collaboration? AC: Mark is a wonderful partner for us because he understands the power of timeless elements and personalized details in a way that customers and clients understand them, too. Tell us about the materials. AC: Quality is the bedrock of what we do, so all of the “ingredients” are really important. We used a mixture of oak and maple wood species for the case goods. We love the dining chair and its versatility. MDS: Yes, it feels both feminine and masculine, and the scale works as a dining chair, a desk chair or a side chair. I also love the beautiful detail of the lattice back and the cane seat.
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With its delicate scale and slender arms, the Myrtle Dining Chair is not limited to the dining room; it can easily adapt to many spaces in the home. Here, it’s shown in Farrow & Ball’s No. 210 Blue Ground with the worn technique (left) and 900 Ebony finish with gilt accents. chaddockhome.com
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Share the inspiration for the collection. RK: Our trip together to Japan was certainly the impetus. We went to wonderful places, stacked with beautiful documents but both gravitated toward the same designs. What excites you about Robert’s design aesthetic? TB: I’ve always been a huge admirer of Robert’s work, particularly his take on country homes. His approach is eclectic. I love how he has no rules, combining objects from different cultures and time periods. Nothing feels too designed. The patterns are so charming—what sentiment were you going for? RK: We leaned heavily into indigo, as there was so much of that simple dying technique found on our journey. The patterns are delightful, some small and some less so—but they each tell a story. How would we find them in your home? TB: I’ll mix and match the fabrics—nothing too perfect. The Ume pattern (left) was inspired by an original Sarasa fragment from the Edo period and is still considered exotic and valuable in Japanese society today. Decorated with birds and bamboo, the Takeyabu design was drawn from a Bingata fabric, which traditionally depicts natural motifs. robertkime.com
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After designer Robert Kime completed the interiors of Tory Burch’s Normandy, France, home, the dynamic duo connected again to design the Nara collection, a sweet selection of fabrics and wallpapers.
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SOCIETY SOCIAL x ARIEL OKIN When it comes to offering a fresh take on classic furniture, the seven-piece assortment by Society Social founder Roxy Te and New York-based designer Ariel Okin does just that. This is a perfect match. How did you meet? RT: We connected in the modern way, via Instagram, chatting about everything from motherhood to design. Soon after, the idea of our line was born. Favorite part of collaborating? AO: Going back and forth on the sketches was such a fun experience for me. My inspiration images were really brought to life through Society Social’s talented artisans. Talk to us about your stylistic approach. RT: We wanted a look that is a soft ode to the classics but still evokes the comfort of home—designs that welcome effortless and inspired living. What’s important to keep in mind when designing furniture? AO: End use! I ultimately felt drawn to design a furniture line because I wanted to create pieces that I couldn’t find for my own clients. It’s important to really zero in on how the pieces will be used.
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Influenced by furnishings in the ever-stylish homes of Marella Agnelli, the Bobbie Coffee Table features a traditional silhouette with trompe l’oeil wicker details for a feminine twist. Shown in Les Touches fabric in French Blue (left) and Performance Cloud Linen. shopsocietysocial.com
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How did the partnership with Farrow & Ball transpire? AW: Our world is intimately linked to Provence and our 18th-century house in Vallabrègues. For a long time, we had considered recreating our objects in color. The methods used by Farrow & Ball fit our artisanal and sustainable approach perfectly. Favorite moment? CC: Like us, commitment to traditional production methods is important to Atelier Vime, so it was great to see this celebrated with handcrafted woodwork. The paint really brings the pieces to life. CC: Strong colors like these certainly add a statement to a room, but when used on wicker, they frame the light and respond to it. What tenets do you consider when designing? AW: It has to be functional and poetic. I love to imagine a story behind each item. One of Atelier Vime’s first designs, the Gabriel Ceiling Light harks back to a round utility basket originally made by the company in the 1950s and used for collecting fruit. Today, the wicker is cultivated and handcrafted in Provence. It’s shown here in Farrow & Ball’s Off-Black (left) and Cola paint colors. ateliervime.com; farrow-ball.com
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Wicker wizards Anthony Watson, Benoit Rauzy and Raphaëlle Hanley of Atelier Vime and Charlotte Crosby of Farrow & Ball have launched the first of many collaborations incorporating the brand’s sophisticated paint shades on handcrafted wood pieces.
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B&B ITALIA x NAOTO FUKASAWA The connection runs deep for B&B Italia’s CEO Gilberto Negrini and Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa, who teamed up again to create Ayana, a minimalist assemblage of outdoor items. What attracted you to collaborate with Fukasawa? GN: His pure, light vision of design and the fact that his products are minimal and precise in their shapes and details. Most rewarding part of the process? NF: The most joyful stage for me is visiting the factory, seeing the prototypes and continuing to refine the pieces. We love the use of natural teak. GN: The unpainted teak allows the piece to age and evolve in the most genuine way. This project also has a green soul as all the materials can be separated and disposed of with respect for the environment at the end of the product’s life cycle. What excites you most about the collection? NF: The unique combination of essential shapes and natural wood is so elegant and sophisticated.
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Combining Southeast Asian influences with a contemporary Scandinavian aesthetic, the outdoor teak Ayana armchair employs ancient construction. Each structure is completely free of metal elements and instead uses wooden pin joinery; the pieces are shown in Linaria green and gray fabrics. bebitalia.com
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THE LOOK Spaces with laid-back sophistication and subdued simplicity make for the most alluring retreats this summer.
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At a moment when our homes are more important than ever, kitchen and bath spaces have become the ultimate safe havens—somewhere we can pause, unwind and take comfort at the end of the day. Today’s designers are incorporating minimalistic layouts, natural materials and soothing color palettes to create airy environments. Designer Jennifer Kranitz of Project Interiors took those elements to heart for a spacious Chicago bathroom imagining “a quiet, gentle setting where the owners can hit mute on the chaos of life.”
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Designer Jennifer Kranitz created an elegant master bathroom in Studio Gang’s iconic Aqua Tower in Chicago with tranquility in mind. The subdued gray-toned walls and flooring were customized in Tadelakt Plaster and fabricated by Chicago Ornamental Plastering. A brass stool by Noir punctuates the neutral palette in front of an MTI bathtub with Hansgrohe fittings.
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Nestled high above the sprawling city of Chicago is this ideal urban oasis by designer Jennifer Kranitz of Project Interiors. Here, she walks us through the spectacular space, which involved combining two units in the luxury skyscraper. projectinteriors.com
Tell us about the decision to use plaster. Plaster is the main finish here and is incorporated on the floors, walls, tub, shower—everything! It’s very durable and low-maintenance. The various applications create movement and allow your eye to travel around the space. Plus, the material almost has a velvety look, which adds a subtle texture and scale to this very large room. What should be top of mind when designing a bathroom? While you want it to be pretty, it also has to work! Early on in the process, consider the functionality and how your client will live in the space. We were mindful of elements such as circulation, point of entry and storage while building this relaxing refuge.
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That view! This bathroom offers an amazing cityscape. We took into consideration everything happening outside when creating the design. We wanted it to be soft and serene in contrast to the city life visible through the floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows.
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In a Dallas kitchen, architect Jason Erik Smith chose Ann Sacks’ Pietra Statuario for the island, which features a Houzer sink and Blanco faucet. “With four children, the island needed to be heroic,” Smith recalls.
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The words “calm” and “kitchen” don’t always walk hand in hand. But for a Texas couple with four children, a Zen cooking hub was wish number one for their new home in the tony Dallas suburb of University Park.
With its organic material procession, the storagesavvy kitchen flows seamlessly into the openconcept great room—but that’s not to say it feels
indistinct. To delineate, the architects carried the rift-sawn white-oak flooring up the wall and across the ceiling like a ribbon on a gift. “What this does is create a room within a room,” Smith explains. “It’s a strategy we like to use to create intimacy within a big, open space.” Rounding out the interiors, designer Jean Liu employed furnishings with clean lines and stalwart tendencies. A laminate top Saarinen table joined by walnut Cherner dining chairs creates a dégagé set-up for homework sessions and cocktail parties alike, while soaring Pindler curtain sheers and custom sisal rugs lend warmth and softness to the minimal scheme. “A limited color palette will always tone down hustle and bustle,” notes the designer, adding, “Every last detail in this space is choreographed, which creates a sense of serenity and calmness.” smitharc.com; jeanliudesign.com
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“The idea was not to think of it as a kitchen, but as a beautiful space that happens to have all the amenities and comforts of one,” explains architect Jason Erik Smith. To meet this brief, the team at Smitharc Architects prioritized concealing as much visual clutter as possible. Along the north wall, a series of discreet doors encloses both refrigerator and dishware storage. Beyond, in the handsome back-of-house area, a shallow corridor hosts built-in small appliances before revealing a walk-in pantry and coffee bar. And equal parts design statement and workhorse, the impressive, 15-foot-long sintered porcelain island houses two dishwashers and a downdraft cooktop, in addition to generous drawer space.
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TWO OF A KIND Making its U.S. debut earlier this year, Italian company Ceramica Cielo touts an impressive array of ceramic sinks in various styles, sizes and colors. New to the collection is the Multiplo system, a modular design specified for suspended installation that includes a wash basin and countertop, available in 17 colorways. Coordinating lower storage and towel racks are also offered. ceramicacielo.it
BON APPÉTIT The latest introduction from Signature Kitchen Suite, the 36-inch Dual Fuel Pro Range, offers a smaller footprint for the brand’s flagship appliance featuring sous vide, induction and gas burners. Once left to the pros, sous vide, which uses precise temperaturecontrol techniques for delicious results, is now mainstream at home. signaturekitchensuite.com
The Qi collection is the high-concept collaboration between Scavolini, the Italian makers of quality kitchens and baths, and Japanese design powerhouse Nendo. Marked by a minimal, contemporary aesthetic, the offerings focus on linear elements including sleek shelving elements and substantial kitchen peninsulas. The bespoke program is available in several finishes and materials. scavoliniusa.com
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“I have always been a minimalist at heart and believe that there is so much consideration that goes into beautiful simplicity,� explains London-based designer Alix Lawson. For a striking Notting Hill contemporary bathroom, she employed clean lines, natural material and a tone-on-tone palette to create a distinct sense of calm. Lawson also drew upon Scandinavian ethos, Japanese design principles and her own Australian heritage to create the retreat-like cocoon. alixlawson.com
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Designer Alix Lawson used Silk Georgette stone to create a seamless architectural canvas for a sophisticated London bathroom. Bastion Wall Sconces from Allied Maker frame the mirror.
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Greg Evans and Ray LeBouf, owners of Dream Theaters, say their clientele is as diverse as the automation requests they receive. Whether a customer who wants to see his koi pond from inside his home or a family that wants multiple TVs in the same room to play video games together at the same time, there’s a common theme: To provide more convenience and control. “Making complicated systems easy to use is what we do, from programming voice commands and one-button controls to systems that can be controlled by the time of day, events and motion,” they say. Indeed, the home theater specialist-turned-whole-home automator has added many services over its past 20-plus years, including whole-house audio, lighting control, automated shades and security. “We take care of everything from the low-voltage wiring through to the installation, programming and testing of a complete system,” they say.
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Music is a stress reliever, so having whole-house audio, which carries music throughout the home, makes it easily available in any room. Lighting is also very important. With proper lighting design and control, a homeowner has the ability to control the levels and color of light, which enhances different moods.
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Innovations for the home continue to evolve, and more and more, many of them are focused on encouraging healthy conditions and lifestyle patterns. Luis Cortes, president of technology integrator Echo Workshop, exemplifies this through the routine his firm helped one client establish: “First, the homeowner is awoken by a gentle increase of light and music playing. Before he even enters the bathroom, the steam shower has started up. From there, ambient features follow him throughout the morning, and when he leaves for work, the security system arms based on geofencing information from his smartphone. When the kids get home from school, he is notified via text message and receives a picture of them entering.” Convenience, aesthetics and peace of mind—these are goals the Echo team has for its clients, and clearly, it’s adept at achieving all three.
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1. Invisible speakers in the ceiling provide audio without distracting from the elegance of this dining room. 2. Escape into this custom home theater with a projection system by Sony, surround sound by Integra and speakers by Revel. 3. This home office is complete with networking, lighting control, automated shades for privacy and ceiling speakers for background music. 1. Photography by Eklektik Interiors 2. Photography by Bruce Glass 3. Photography by Patrick Bertolino
DIVING DEEPER: CIRCADIAN LIGHTING A great many articles and studies have been presented on the subject of circadian rhythms and how they are influenced by lighting, but the application of that research to readily available products has only taken off in recent years. “We can now recreate outdoor lighting variations indoors and control the temperature of lighting as the day moves along,” Cortes says. “When you wake up to the appropriate morning light, eat dinner in the hues of a sunset and have less invasive lighting in play once it’s dark outside, your body responds to the cycle of the day as it’s meant to.”
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SETTING THE SCENE From a home automation standpoint, programmed scenes for your mornings, evenings, work hours, days out of town, dinner time, and even entertaining friends can be designed without limits. “With the press of a single button, you can set up different variations that control your lights, thermostats, automated shades, TVs and audio entertainment, pools, security cameras, alarm systems, door locks and so much more.”
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n abstract by German artist Charline von Heyl—whose works appear in the collections of museums like New York’s MoMA—dominates a living room wall in this Austin penthouse. Vying for equal time, sweeping city vistas are visible through steep floorto-ceiling windows. But while views are a constant, the same cannot be said of the art collection throughout. “My client was very modest and mentioned she wanted a pied-à-terre to house rotating pieces of art,” says interior designer Allison Burke, of meeting the homeowner for the first time. “But I had no idea of the magnitude of her collection.” An Agnes Martin painting that was once in the master bedroom, for example, now occupies space above the dining room banquette, while a pair of slender sculptures by Beverly Pepper graces the entry. And on any given day, the owner is apt to present a recent find to add to the mix. It was amidst this ever-evolving artscape that Burke learned to flex and bend. In addition to ascertaining a color scheme and the right blend of furnishings to complement the gallery-like surroundings, accommodating change became a routine part of the process. “She frequents major art fairs, and I’d often receive calls saying she had discovered a new artist,” explains Burke, noting that the living room was rearranged to better suit entertaining large groups, which in turn helped highlight the gilded bronze carvings on a Campana Brothers chair procured in Europe. She also painted a wall blue to better suit the latest framed arrival, a Robert Ryman oil on canvas. “I figured out early on my role was to keep the interiors simple and timeless so the artwork could do the singing,” Burke explains.
“MY ROLE WAS TO KEEP THE INTERIORS SIMPLE SO THE ARTWORK COULD SING.” –ALLISON BURKE
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The two quickly developed a collaborative relationship, with the homeowner serving as curator of her international collection and Burke focusing on creating relaxing spaces intended for art appreciation. And with so much action on the walls and through the windows—and architectural features like 36-inch-wide structural concrete columns in the living room and the master suite to consider—the interior designer’s response was in part textural. “Softness and depth were always the front-runners,” says Burke, who kicked things off with a living room rug featuring a lush melding of teal and gold hues consistent with the owner’s affection for jewel tones. Like the artwork, a modular Walter Knoll sofa can be reconfigured to face the view or the fireplace as mood and entertaining requirements dictate. Meanwhile, Burke also reworked parts of the penthouse based on the owner’s storage needs, directing changes executed along the way by builder Ken Burger of Wilmington-Gordon. “We believe everything should be stored in its place,” notes Burke. “However, with such sweeping views, the residence lacked a lot of walls and high-functioning cabinets for daily use.” With that in mind, the entry was updated with a larger coat closet and art shelves, the guest bedroom now includes pull-out nightstands plus ample storage built into cabinetry on the headboard wall, and a media room located next to the master bedroom was transformed into a walk-in closet. Because not all art hangs on walls, determining pinpoint placement of suspended items was also a must. According to Burke, Pae White’s airy concoction of woven wire spheres was hung just so “to capture the necessary volume in the living room without competing with the coveted river views,” the interior designer explains. In the nearby dining area, a Tomás Saraceno sculpture is used to similar effect. “It’s incredibly dynamic but doesn’t steal too much visual space,” she notes. Elsewhere in the room, velvet on the banquette continues the textural thread, and the rounded corners on the tabletop and the chromed quatrefoil base respond to the owner’s preference for smooth edges. With views in the master suite equal to those in the public areas, the question became how to incorporate the drama while establishing a sanctuary. “We angled the bed to capture where the river begins to bend,” says Burke. Elsewhere, Minotti armchairs topped with brown shearling and a wool-and-silk rug serve as luxury counterpoints. And come evening, layers of nylon netting woven with crystals hover above the bed, twinkling in harmony with the city lights below. “Color and texture provide threads of stability, and there’s a balance here and everywhere,” Burke says. “My overall objective was to make sure nothing detracts from the artwork and to create serene spaces so your eye is never confused about where to look.”
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A Charline von Heyl abstract complements the living room rug from Black Sheep Unique. The seating area is comprised of a Walter Knoll sofa and Cappellini glass table, both from Scott + Cooner; a gilded bronze chair by the Campana Brothers; a B&B Italia swivel chair; and side tables by Anna Karlin. A sculpture by Pae White hangs above.
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An Agnes Martin painting and built-in velvet-upholstered banquette help delineate the pass-through dining room. The custom tabletop by Kris Burns on a quatrefoil base from Refine Limited in New York and chairs from Cassina sit on a wool-and-silk rug from Black Sheep Unique. The hanging sculpture is by Tomรกs Saraceno.
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While the Bulthaup cabinetry was existing, Burke modified the upper cabinets to glass, designed a custom inset walnut niche and added a walnut butcher block to the island below a Miele vent hood. The faucet is Grohe. Light gray Caesarstone counters further brightened the space, while photography prints by Denise Prince add color.
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Left: Wallpaper by John Baldessari from Maharam adds whimsy to the powder bathroom. KingWood Fine Cabinetry fabricated the vanity, and the DLV Designs pulls are from Alexander Marchant. Alpha Granite & Tile crafted the Caesarstone countertop and integral sink; the Brizo faucet is from Ferguson. Opposite: Revolving around function and organization, the study features custom millwork by KingWood Fine Cabinetry and knobs from Alexander Marchant. A Geiger chair from Workplace Resource sits atop Fabrica carpet from Schroeder. The Joseph Kosuth neon piece is from James Barron Art in Kent, Connecticut.
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Ingo Maurer’s layered nylon nets laced with crystals from Lights Fantastic hang from a plaster ceiling by Sloan Montgomery in the master bedroom. A Meridiani bed from Scott + Cooner featuring Deborah Sharpe linens, Minotti armchairs and a Warp & Weft rug from Black Sheep Unique continue the soothing ambience. Edi Hila’s Rooftop View hangs on the wall.
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Flat Vernacular wallpaper from Supply inspired by moving clouds enlivens the master bedroom closet, which features cabinetry fabricated by Mend Services. Seating includes a Cassina chair and, in the background, a Maxine Snider Inc. bench below an Ingo Maurer pendant from Lights Fantastic. The Couristan carpet is from Schroeder.
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ARCHITECTURE / BRENT SLOCUM, B.K. DESIGN STUDIO INTERIOR DESIGN / LESLIE JENKINS, JENKINS INTERIORS HOME BUILDER / ROBERT ELLIOTT, ROBERT ELLIOTT CUSTOM HOMES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / TAL THEVENOT, AQUATERRA OUTDOORS
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MODERN HISTORY FRESH COLORS, GLAMOROUS DETAILS AND ICONIC ARCHITECTURE DEFINE A DALLAS ABODE.
WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE DEORIO PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATHAN SCHRODER
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Residential designer Brent Slocum worked with Renaissance Precast to create the cast-stone surrounds, columns and bands emphasizing the face of this home built by Robert Elliott with project manager Scott Mitchell. AquaTerra Outdoors designed the landscaping, which Outdoor Concepts installed.
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t takes more than a modicum of confidence to put a personal twist on an architectural style as iconic as Mediterranean Revival. But that’s exactly what a Dallas couple planned to do when they commissioned a fresh, glamorous take on the classic for their treeshaded lot in University Park. “We knew we wanted as many arches as possible, stucco, a real clay tile roof and copper gutters—all the things that make for a true Mediterranean design,” the wife says, “but we also knew we wanted it to be very light and bright, with as many windows as possible and no hallways or unnecessary walls.” To mold the timeless style to fit with their modern sensibilities, the couple turned first to builder Robert Elliott’s in-house residential designer, Brent Slocum, who considered both their young children and their love of entertaining when designing a floor plan merging casual, family-friendly spaces with more formal rooms. An elegant living room and illuminated onyx bar at the front of the house fill nearly onequarter of the main floor; the rest is devoted to a grand entry, a formal dining room and an open-plan cooking, dining and living space. Upstairs, there’s a central game room amid four elegant bedroom suites. For Slocum, putting a 21st-century spin on the historical style was a delicate operation. “It is possible to accidentally ruin a classical home by attempting to modernize it too much,” he says. In this case, his safeguards were archetypal Mediterranean elements, including balconies with iron railings, stained exposed rafter tails—“a subtle but important detail for this project,” he notes—and custom cast-stone accents, including masonry arches encasing each of the structure’s massive steel exterior doors. With such striking bones in place, the homeowners set about selecting finishes to complement the home’s unique style—and their taste for sparkle and shine. But one glance at the many possibilities found in a local tile showroom inspired a change of course. “There were so many options and so many ways to put it together that I said, ‘I don’t think I can do this without help,’ ” the wife recalls.
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Enter interior designer Leslie Jenkins, along with her lead designer and project manager, Haley Powell, who quickly tuned in to their clients’ glamorous preferences and set about developing spaces honoring both them and the home’s aesthetic roots. “The Mediterranean style can definitely go much more casual with textures and lots of hand-painted tiles and stronger colors—but that’s not what they wanted,” Jenkins says. “The wife likes anything pink and feminine and wanted the living and dining rooms to have a formal and very soft feel, with pastels and lighter colors.” With that in mind, Mediterranean tiles in a creamy hue were selected for the living room fireplace surround. In the dining room, a neutral paint color subdues the plaster
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ceiling’s arabesque pattern. And in both rooms, cleanlined new furnishings with plenty of shimmer mingle with a few elegant antiques—a Biedermeier chair here, a gilded French mirror there. “The homeowners are in their 30s and wanted some pieces that were a little edgier,” Jenkins says of selections that include acrylic klismos dining chairs and a white-lacquered coffee table crisscrossed with brass inlays. “But I encourage clients to let us incorporate a few antiques to create a curated feel and a sense of sophistication.” In the family room, Jenkins and Powell relied on classic Mediterranean details—including wooden ceiling beams and a plaster fireplace with a hand-painted-tile hearth—to lend that visual weight, though the look is more casual.
The entry’s black-and-white checkerboard floor includes honed Calacatta Lincoln and Nero marbles, both from Materials Marketing. A mixed-media artwork by Joey Lancaster from Blue Print Gallery is flanked by a pair of Visual Comfort & Co. sconces, all above a console from Blue Print.
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A glamorous custom chandelier designed by Jenkins Interiors and fabricated by Julie Neill Designs presides over a classic-meetsmodern mix of furnishings in the formal living room, all atop a rug from Interior Resources. The Joyce Howell painting is from Blue Print Gallery.
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Opposite: Acrylic klismos dining room chairs from Blue Print and a custom zebrawood table top an Oushak rug from Interior Resources. Jenkins Interiors designed the plaster ceiling’s arabesque-inspired pattern, from which hangs a chandelier by Julie Neill Designs. Below: Adjacent to the formal living room, the bar features an onyx-clad island that can be illuminated from within. Small acrylic pegs from VintageView support neat rows of wine bottles, which flank a butterfly wall sculpture by Claire Crowe.
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The kitchen and adjacent dining nook are functional and family-friendly with glamorous details. Case in point: the brass-trimmed vent hood and La Cornue range, colored-glass backsplash and lighting from Visual Comfort & Co. Art in the banquette area is by Selena Beaudry from Blue Print Gallery.
“The homeowners wanted the house to be very livable for their children, and we were mindful of that in everything we did,” Jenkins says. Hence, a majority of the upholstered furnishings in the back of the residence feature indoor-outdoor fabrics, including the family room’s inviting sofas and armchairs, and the adjacent breakfast nook’s custom banquette. Though the home’s mood shifts from refined to relaxed to downright darling in the children’s bedrooms, accents of brass, crystal and decorative tile unify the interiors with a hint of shine—from the brass-accented iron stair railing and brass-trimmed La Cornue kitchen range, to the mother-of-pearl-tiled master bathroom backsplash and custom living room chandelier channeling Old Hollywood glamour. “There are a lot of Mediterranean-style residences in Beverly Hills and this design is reminiscent of that—and so are the homeowners,” Jenkins says. “The house truly does depict them.”
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Opposite: Soft blue tones weave throughout the master bedroom, from the custom bed upholstered in Jane Churchill fabric holding accent pillows in a floral-patterned fabric from Romo to the Oushak rug from Interior Resources. Below: A variety of marble defines the master bathroom’s bathing and vanity spaces. Rectangular marble tiles from Daltile appear on the floor in a herringbone pattern to match the home’s wood flooring. The vanity features elegant Visual Comfort & Co. sconces and a chair from Blue Print.
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ARCHITECT / KEN NEWBERRY, NEWBERRY ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR DESIGN / KARA CHILDRESS, KARA CHILDRESS, INC. HOME BUILDER / STEVE GOODCHILD, GOODCHILD BUILDERS INC.
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Like New, Again RENOVATING THEIR FAMILY RESIDENCE HELPS A HOUSTON COUPLE FEEL RIGHT AT HOME. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIE SOEFER
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In the great room, Lee armchairs from James Craig Furnishings flank an acrylic drink table from Interlude Home. Artful touches above the 18th-century reclaimed mantel from Chateau Domingue include a Carlos Cruz-Diez painting and Kelly Wearstler marble lip sculpture from Longoria Collection. The chandelier is Arteriors.
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his house is very inviting,” says interior designer Kara Childress, referring not simply to the light-filled rooms and cozy corners. “There’s always something in the kitchen, from brownies and cookies to custom-colored M&Ms in candy jars.” And that’s just as it should be for a home bustling with teenagers and guests. The homeowners purchased the residence some years ago with the idea of renovating, but only now does it truly reflect their vision. “They’ve lived in and loved this house, but it was finally time to focus on forever,” says Childress, who collaborated with architect Ken Newberry on the renovation. With the residents relocated to a nearby rental for the school year, the design team—joined by builder Steve Goodchild and his project manager, Gregg Catani— was able to line up permits and materials in advance, “allowing construction to move quickly and smoothly,” notes Childress. Outside, Newberry removed decorative elements like pre-cast columns and quoining, rebuilding new details with limestone. Inside, the team followed the home’s original footprint and infused a more contemporary feel by removing trim and crown molding. “We edited it down to cleaner plasterwork,” says Childress, adding that they lightened the wood floors, replaced the stair railing with a refined iron design and installed new steel-and-glass front doors. “The dark foyer instantly became a lightfilled space,” she notes. For privacy, Newberry designed his signature retractable sliding panels to close over the steel-and-glass entry doors. Painted to look timeworn, the panels mesh with the stone floors and wood beams.
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The painting by Paul Chidlaw cued a soft palette for the dining room, where Formations chairs from Culp Associates surround a table from Le Louvre French Antiques fitted with a smoke-mirrored top. The demilune table is from Provenance Antiques in Atlanta, and the reclaimed doors are from Chateau Domingue. The Oushak rug is from Turkish Carpets.
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Childress and Newberry also reconfigured the flow of the ground floor rooms, opening passages to relieve the bottleneck often forming during parties. “Circulation is extremely important,” notes Newberry, whose project manager was Laura Castillo. “I walked the clients through the first floor rooms and explained that each space needed a ‘people magnet,’ ” he says, “such as height, light and air, a bar, television or reading nook—a reason to be there.” To his point, Childress devised captivating spaces, playing up the structure’s beautiful bones with monumental antique mantels that create a feeling of authenticity and cohesion. Just off the foyer—which displays art by Donald Baechler and Bill Fenoglio—a dramatic dark blue lounge
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and bar area offers a quiet retreat for the husband while doubling as a prime entertaining spot. The lounge vibe and full bar extend to an outdoor seating area “perfect for cigars and a nightcap,” says Childress. The moody space also created an opportunity to bring in sculptural moments like a BassamFellows leather sling chair, and to further build the couple’s art collection with works by Hunt Slonem and David Yarrow. A new passageway and wine room now link the lounge to the great room, which serves as a main living space for the family and their dogs. Open to the kitchen, breakfast area and backyard, the space also now enjoys an ideal flow. “It didn’t seat enough people before but we
The dining room vestibule’s Phillippe Sheep sculpture from Interlude Home joins Doug Ohlson paintings selected with assistance from art consultant Janet Hobby. A sofa done in Mark Alexander mohair holds a Nobilis velvet pillow. An antique doorframe from Antica Collection was converted to a mirror.
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Coco, one of the family’s dogs, takes full advantage of the sun-filled breakfast area, which houses the owners’ own dining table, chairs and chandelier. The flooring is by Custom Floors Unlimited.
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modernized it and made it a place to gather,” Childress says, crediting her associate designer Ally Dougherty and project manager Thecla Lindemann. They kept furnishings plush and neutral, repurposing the owners’ antique armoire and bergères, while also introducing acrylic pieces to help bounce light—a trick Childress employed throughout the house using mirrors. Artwork also plays a key role in the great room, including works by Gray Malin and Carlos Cruz-Diez. The couple’s approach to collecting, done in part with Janet Hobby of MKG Art Management, is driven “by pieces that move them,” says Childress, and she let that passion influence the palette. In the dining room, for example, a Paul Chidlaw abstraction in gray influenced the bright
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and airy space, which was previously dark and traditional. Here, Childress brought in a few antiques—demilune tables and a set of 19th-century French doors—but edited them in a fresh way. The table, for example, received a smoke-mirrored top to reflect the unadorned plaster walls and pale fabrics. Like the rest of the rooms, the master suite also became a people magnet. “The homeowners thought about bumping it out to create larger closets,” recalls Newberry, “but they had the square footage and simply needed a better layout.” Gutting and starting over was the answer, one which still allowed Childress to include a cozy fireside lounge where the couple can de-stress in the evenings— no doubt while enjoying a few of those bespoke M&Ms.
In the kitchen, Segreto Finishes added patina to cabinetry and plastered the vent hood, which features a vintage wood beam. Antique lanterns, reclaimedstone counters and antique concrete tile for the backsplash, all sourced from Chateau Domingue, impart a sense of age.
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Opposite: Backless Saladino barstools allow easy conversation between the lounge and bar areas featuring walls painted Benjamin Moore Blue Note. The BassamFellows sling club chair from Mode Maison in New York is a masculine addition below a chandelier from France & Son. Below: Reclaimed Belgian Bluestone from Chateau Domingue tops custom-stained French oak bar cabinetry. The Hunt Slonem painting is from Exhibit by Aberson in Tulsa.
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Left: The wife’s bathroom features a Kallista sink, Rohl faucet and Rocky Mountain Hardware pulls from Acero Bella. A chair from Interlude Home done in Nobilis material lines custom cabinetry topped with Calacatta marble countertops from Pomogranit-ADR. Sconces from Skelton-Culver and mirrors from Art & Antique Hunter accent the space. Opposite: A custom Fortuny pillow on the bed and Hermès cashmere pillow on the loveseat help create a luxurious master bedroom. An alabaster lamp from Area tops the Swedish bedside chest from Art & Antique Hunter. EC Dicken draperies and a rug from Turkish Carpets complete the cozy retreat.
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