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Hailing from Italy, Ann Sacks’ new in-stock collection Rythme is a remarkable collection of pattern, textural nuance and pure color. Rythme is offered in five colors: Bianco, Grigio, Oro, Silver and Gold, and in three designs: Cobble, Micro Diamond and Piano. annsacks.com

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EDITOR’S LETTER CONTRIBUTORS INSPIRATION FOUND Influenced by winter’s crystalline beauty, we are welcoming the blistery cold of the season with the exalted simplicity of nature.

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ON DISPLAY A face-first look at the talented artists taking classical portraiture out of the past and into the modern canon.

CULTURE Our favorite television shows are encouraging viewers to tune in with stylish sets that are just begging for a close-up.

ROUNDUP Luxe presents a sophisticated mélange of glassware sure to incite a celebratory spirit for the holidays.

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ITINERARY One South Florida curator shares her in-the-know design spots for a mindful approach to Art Basel Miami Beach.

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BEHIND THE BRAND Take a peek inside the oftencolorful, always-boldly-printed world of upstart wallcovering and textile company Voutsa.

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SCENE We bring you our cheat sheet of all things new and notable in the local design community.

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MATERIAL Framed and fancied: An edited curation of wallcoverings inspires an array of artistic applications.

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TREND Four notable personalities set the bar for gift giving, providing insight into some of the most stylish goods of the season.

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SPOTLIGHT We took the latest in lighting to a Brooklyn warehouse, illuminating the unexpected beauty of contrasts.

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KITCHEN + BATH Smart design and no shortage of drama combine to make these hardworking rooms of the house the life of the party.

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SPACEX3 A selection of our favorite creativity-fueled rooms makes a bold case for placing your art collection at the center of your home.

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THE ART OF COMPOSITION Modern and contemporary art and sculptural furnishings animate a Century City condo that boasts spectacular views of the urban landscape. Written by Laura Mauk / Photography by Karyn Millet

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NATURAL CONNECTION A Santa Barbara home replete with warm, contemporary touches engages in a compelling dialogue with its rugged surroundings. Written by Mindy Pantiel / Photography by Trevor Tondro

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MAKING LIGHT Partners in life and work, a pair of Los Angeles artists are building a multifaceted creative practice that spans media and disciplines. Written by Laura Morgan / Photography by Amy Dickerson

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METAL WINNER Combining luxurious textures and metallic notes, a Coronado house by the beach makes a contemporary statement. Written by Jennifer Sergent / Photography by Karyn Millet

ON THE COVER: For the covered living and dining areas of a Santa Barbara home designed by Linda Taalman and Alan Koch, designer Sarah Walker opted for a dining table by West Barnstable Tables, a teak root DAO table, plus dining and lounge chairs and a sofa from Janus et Cie to strike a rustic yet stylish tone. Page 214 058 / LUXESOURCE.COM

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BRADLEY NESBITT WEATHERLY If I could interview anyone, I would… Want to talk to Kate Middleton, off the record. Any time you have the opportunity to speak to someone whose life is in front of the lens, it’s always nice to have moments that are stripped away to meet the real person, know what makes them laugh, get insight into their quirks and see who they are outside of the public sphere. Favorite Luxe interview: I enjoyed the conversation I had with landscape architect Mario Nievera of Nievera Williams. It was so interesting to see how he thinks of grass as rugs and boxwoods as wallpaper. His entire approach to outdoor landscape is so relatable to interiors. What type of architecture inspires you the most? I’m a Southern girl, so I love both Greek Revival and Georgian styles. I can almost smell the magnolia when I see a Greek Revival house; it immediately takes me home. Words of wisdom: Never let fear determine your steps.

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What’s intriguing you now in the world of design? I like that traditional methods of crafting furniture are making a comeback with many bespoke designers. I also enjoy when people repurpose antique hardware, including hinges, doorknobs and pulls. Top three things on your design wish list: I would love a marble-topped Saarinen dining table for my new breakfast room, some beautiful wall sconces for my bedroom (particularly Aerin’s black Charlton wall lights), and a redo of my pool area—something sleek yet traditional such as a bluestone pool deck. Who is the most fascinating person you’ve ever met? Growing up, all of my summers were spent at our family vacation home in Montauk. One day, while working the ticket booth at a movie theater in East Hampton, I was reading Kurt Vonnegut’s Breakfast of Champions. A gentleman walked up and said, “So how do you like that book?” I told him I loved it, and he said, “Do you want me to sign it?” I looked up and it was Kurt Vonnegut. I still have the signed copy on my bookshelf.

NICK JOHNSON Photographer / New York What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received? On my first day as a photo assistant, I worked on a shoot of Martha Stewart with the legendary architectural photographer Scott Frances. Afterward, I was telling Scott what a great day it was and he said, “As far as your career goes, you are what you shoot.” I try to remember this to make sure I get the best shots possible. Whose work are you influenced by design-wise? Mat Sanders and Brandon Quattrone of Consort Design and Estee Stanley. Their work is casual, comfortable and cool. I try to take what I can from them and incorporate it into my own house. Memorable Luxe assignment: While my assistant and I were shooting a Colorado house with amazing views, we heard a loud rustling behind us and saw a bear standing in the woods. We left so fast that we forgot the camera and had to get reinforcements to go back and get our equipment. The bear didn’t indulge us for any selfies, though.

PATRICK SORAN Writer / Denver Prized possessions: Since my husband and two dogs aren’t possessions, I would have to say my neoclassical console table built in Italy around 1850 (that I love more than I ought to), a pair of wood carvings of Egyptian gods Isis and Osiris that I bought in a shop on the banks of the Nile, and the little plaque I got in ninth grade for Best Creative Writing. What books have impacted you the most? First, William Zinsser’s On Writing Well. The author recommends that a writer get to the point, tell the story and then run to the nearest door. Right now, though, I’m obsessed with the symbolism of diamonds and radio signals in Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See. If not a writer, what you would be? A flâneur is a person who does nothing much but walk around hither and yon and enjoy what he sees. I’d flâneur in Paris, Manhattan and San Francisco, thank you very much. Then I’d have lunch.

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The rich colors and dreamy gaze of this hand-stitched piece of portraiture, titled Abbi, 2013, by Missouri-based artist Cayce Zavaglia, bring Renaissance art to mind.

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From the Mona Lisa and Girl with a Pearl Earring to American Gothic, the collective fascination with portrait art goes back far beyond even the most famous examples of the genre: back to prehistoric times, in fact, where crude renderings of faces in profile have been discovered by archaeologists in cave dwellings and in the tombs of Egyptian and Chinese royalty. Few mediums have had such staying power. So, what’s with the fascination with faces? It’s simple: Much like the best writing, portraits are a way to explore our humanity—something that highlights all the ways in which we are different and all the ways in which we are the same. So, it’s no surprise that the introspective art form has been increasingly making its way into our homes, with portraits often acting as the stars of busy gallery walls and standalone displays alike. Here, Luxe rounds up some of our favorite local and international artists that are keeping the ages-old tradition alive and fresh with new interpretations and thrilling techniques.

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GABRIEL SCHAMA

FAMILY PORTRAITS Who: From his studio in Oakland, California, artist Gabriel Schama’s powerful profiles and portraits are a cut above—literally. All of his pieces are either carefully excised by hand with an X-Acto knife or expertly produced with the help of his in-house assistant, a laser cutter he’s named Elsie. What: Schama’s work runs the gamut, from reimagined images from newspaper articles and album covers where he’s replaced the faces with boldly hued paper-cut explosions to classic profiles executed in wood with inner workings comprised of Elsie’s precisely stacked layers (as shown in the section opener). Why we love him: There’s something meditative about Schama’s work, like a complex wood weaving or a dizzying mandala brought to life. It’s hard to look away. gabrielschama.com

KEHINDE WILEY

SHANTAVIA BEALE II, 2012 Who: No one breaks down boundaries and flips the narrative quite like Brooklyn-based artist Kehinde Wiley, whose classically inspired oil paintings are made modern thanks to their subjects. What: Highly stylized and realistically rendered portraits in rich palettes depicting black and brown men and women from all over the world in poses influenced by the works of the old masters. Why we love him: There’s so much ground the historical portrait-painting tradition has yet to cover, and Wiley’s work is helping to narrow the distance between the genre’s myopic view of the past and the incredible diversity of our everyday reality— while simultaneously celebrating it. kehindewiley.com; skny.com

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GARRETT, 2011 Who: Artist Cayce Zavaglia had spent her career working on photo-realistic oil portraits, but when she became pregnant 15 years ago and had to forgo using the toxic chemicals required of the practice, she switched gears: relying on nontraditional embroidery techniques to capture her subjects. What: Large-scale embroidered portraits that may as well have been plucked from the studios of the old masters. One of these complex pieces can take Zavaglia anywhere from six weeks to six months to produce. Why we love her: Zavaglia is able to capture the depth and personality of her subjects—all friends and members of her family—in their direct and unwavering glances; plus, the softness of the embroidery thread and wool she uses brings added warmth to each beautiful visage. caycezavaglia.com

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OUKALY Who: Spanish painter Oriol Angrill Jordà has taken two of art’s most celebrated and oft-studied subjects— landscapes and the human form—and merged them together in his signature watercolor series, titled Blendscapes. The result? Portraits that break all the rules in the best way possible. What: Jordà’s work feels like a dream within a dream, with everything from steep mountain ranges to serene lakeside scenes depicted across the side of a face or a cheek, like a window into what his subjects are thinking. Why we love him: Because Jordà brings one of our favorite platitudes to life in his portraits: People contain multitudes. It’s a beautiful sentiment depicted in works that are both realistic and deeply imaginative. oriolangrill.com

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Walking in the shoes of some of the characters powering through traumatic, complicated lives in our favorite television shows may sound less than ideal—we’re looking at you, The Affair’s tragedystricken protagonists Noah and Alison—but living in their homes? That’s another story. One look at the aforementioned Noah’s effortlessly cool Brooklyn brownstone or Alison’s cozy beachfront retreat in Montauk can make even (spoiler alert) taking the blame for vehicular homicide seem a little more palatable. Catching a glimpse into the well-appointed Red Keep in Game of Thrones, too, can make it hard not to root for Cersei Lannister; surely, if she were so evil, she wouldn’t have such great decorating taste? As on-demand television becomes more of a staple of home entertainment, the remote’s role has gone far beyond pausing, playing and fastforwarding—it’s turning the small screen into a veritable Pinterest board full of décor ideas for everything from living and dining rooms to artist studios and, well, even the White House.

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It all comes as no shock to Steve Arnold, the production designer behind the uncannily realistic presidential-inspired sets on the award-winning House of Cards. “You would be completely amazed to know about all the emails we get from everywhere on the planet—from Australia, Europe, the United States,” he says. “They want to know where we sourced the chaise lounge in such and such episode, the fabric on the sofa in another episode. They’ll ask about the smallest little details.” So, is it just that people are spending more time in their homes and in front of the television, or has the entertainment industry itself become more keen to its audience’s design-leaning proclivities? It’s hard to tell. But for people like Arnold and set decorator Beauchamp Fontaine— who’s responsible for the easy, breezy coastal interiors on the set of Grace and Frankie, as well as blockbuster hits like The Revenant and Now You See Me—they’re still designing with clients in mind; they just happen to be fictional and on a crazy-tight deadline (sets are often

conceptualized and completed in as little as 6-10 weeks). This real-person approach is what gives the sets their soul and lived-in layers, and likely, what makes the spaces resonate with viewers. Lily Tomlin’s artist studio in Grace and Frankie, for example, was a real labor of love for Fontaine. “For Lily’s character, Frankie, the studio is the one place that is really and truly hers,” she says. “It became her refuge. So, it was important to me that we get it right.” To make it look real, then, Fontaine tapped a local ceramicist to come in before filming and work on the potter’s wheel— saving his half-thrown pots, slip and slurry, adding to the dialogue without saying a word. “What we’re doing is a different kind of storytelling,” Fontaine says. “Interiors can tell as much of a story as the plot sometimes. It’s been incredible to see viewers really catching on to that.” Above: A still of Lily Tomlin’s art studio from the set of Grace and Frankie, designed by Beauchamp Fontaine for the show’s premiere season on Netflix.

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It’s almost time for the art world to descend upon Miami once again for the much-anticipated Art Basel Miami Beach fair—for artists and collectors everywhere to come in droves to South Florida for several jam-packed days of VIP previews, international brand appearances and auxiliary shows throughout the city’s metropolitan areas and artistic enclaves. Offering an oasis of design,

art and community in the midst of all the organized chaos will be Jessica Acosta-Rubio, whose creative agency Design Pub collaborates with designers and like-minded brands on both a local and global level to curate exhibitions and pop-ups. This year, she’ll join forces with Lululemon to host H[OM BASE]L at a residence on the Venetian Islands; the project will explore the seven chakras

through various activation stations with the help of tabletop brand Comunione, jewelry designer Joanne Stone, and other creatives. And while we’re sure to see Acosta-Rubio behind more events happening between December 1 and 4, she let us in on some of her other must-see spots for those who love art and design just as much as she does. atdesignpub.com

EAT “Egot,” an exhibit of furniture by Nun and Office GA, was previously presented by Design Pub and Giovanni Beltran. Damien Hirst's Gone but not Forgotten (above) is on view at Faena Hotel Miami Beach.

Soul Food: I’m a huge fan of Rene Gonzalez’s architectural work, and I love the indoor-outdoor Plant Food + Wine restaurant inside The Sacred Space Miami, a mixed-use facility he designed that focuses on wellness, education and community. From the restaurant to the outdoor area, this open yet private floor plan is so unique to Miami. It’s the perfect place to eat and drink while in a meeting or just occasionally with friends. The food and plating is absolutely gorgeous. thesacredspacemiami.com Feel Good: Paradigm Kitchen is a health-conscious restaurant concept in Miami Beach from the team at Jugofresh. I can’t take all the credit, but I loved helping them with some of their furniture selections from our favorite brand in Los Angeles, Bend Goods.

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SHOP Plain and Simple: Good design should be accessible to everyone. And no one practices that philosophy more than the cotton T-shirt brand Neushop Miami, whose two main characteristics are function and quality. The simple yet meaningful ethos of Neushop is represented by the barebones quality of the historic downtown building in which it’s housed, and in the shop’s monthly design forums and events that are open to the public. neushop.com En Vogue: The Webster in South Beach is definitely my preferred place to shop. I love that they’ve preserved the look and feel of the Art Deco building, because the best part of the shopping experience is the contrast between the historic design and the new fashion trends they have inside. And the accessories selection there is on point: I’m a huge fan of Annelise Michelson jewelry; I adore the world of Olympia Le-Tan; and because we live in Miami, I always need to splurge on new sunglasses by Mykita. thewebster.us

EXPLORE Double Trouble: My favorite design duo in town is Jessica Martin and Deon Rubi, collectively known as Nun, who work out of Little Haiti. They’ve been part of our Design Pub exhibits for the past two years, with a focus on furniture design and objects, including collaborations with Jonathan Gonzalez of Office GA. They were also a part of the incredible show, Giovanni Beltran’s “Primitive Hut,” at Noguchi Breton in Miami earlier this year. deonrubi.com

Meet Market: I’m very excited about the Mexican designers who will be exhibiting in Miami during Comisaria Latina de Diseño, a design showcase of art, fashion and interiors by Latin American artisans in a bazaar-like setting. Check it out at the Royal Palm South Beach Miami hotel from December 1-4.

STAY Checking In: Faena Hotel Miami Beach is my new go-to spot to have fun among art and architecture. The design is just breathtaking, and the Faena Theater is like a dream. It’s so magical and whimsical that they call it a fantasyland, and they have a performance every weekend called C’est Rouge! that shouldn’t be missed. Every time I find myself at Faena, I always feel as if I’m inside of a movie. It’s like Wes Anderson meets Moulin Rouge. faena.com

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Moore is More: The Moore Building houses a site-specific installation by Zaha Hadid that is definitely worth seeing. We’ll have a show there during the next big art and design invasion—Maison & Objet Americas in May—with lots of limited-edition works mainly by young talents from Miami and Latin America. bridgehouseevents.com

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View Finder: I love walking around the Miami Design District and discovering new places. Alchemist has been one of my favorite finds. The fashion boutique has three locations, with this one focusing on fine jewelry. It’s again designed by Rene Gonzalez and has an unforgettable rose gold-mirrored façade, is surrounded by palm trees and lies diagonally to the Buckminster Fuller Fly’s Eye Dome sculpture. The whole area has changed tremendously—mounting exhibitions inside temporary spaces here over the last six years, I’ve seen it all. The Design District is the most ambitious project in Miami in terms of community building and outstanding design. I can’t wait for the opening of the new Institute of Contemporary Art, all of our summer rooftop parties and more restaurants to come. miamidesigndistrict.net

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“No one can pronounce it,” says George Venson, with a laugh, in reference to the name of his devil-may-care design house, Voutsa—an abridged version of his father’s family’s pre-Ellis Island Greek surname. And while that might be mostly true (for the record, it’s | voot | - sä), it’s had no bearing whatsoever on the company’s rapid ascent. Venson’s bold, at times risqué, wallpapers almost instantly found their niche after Voutsa’s launch in 2013, and his devotees have hardly let phonetics get in the way of translating the brand’s whimsical prints into statementmaking backdrops for daring interiors. Voutsa’s painterly collections feature wild and fantastical illustrations—from giant watercolor lips and coral-grazing goldfish to elegant birds-of-paradise and Russian dancers in mid-waltz. They’re all fun and eye-catching, but if Voutsa’s nearly meteoric rise can be attributed to any one thing, it’s to Venson’s own sheer force of will: his aversion to trends and his selfprofessed interest in charting his own course. “I have no desire to make the typical, expected things,” he says. “I want everything I do to have a bit of a twist, something no one sees coming.” It seems obvious, then, that a year after his first wallpaper collection premiered to great success, the artist-turned-product designer was on to the next thing: a capsule fashion line—in collaboration with Paul Marlow, the couture mastermind behind the retired menswear collective Loden Dager—rendered from Voutsa’s most popular patterns, which he’s currently traveling to promote in a series of international pop-up shops, like his latest in London, at right. “When I first started working with Paul, I told him I wanted to create clothing that represented my ideal look—from head to toe,” Venson explains. “We did tunics and shirts and bandannas, focusing on well-made pieces with classic cuts that could fit different body types.” For Venson, though, it’s not just about outfitting a body or a room; it’s about capturing a lifestyle—regardless of if that life is being carried out in a New York City apartment or in the Oval Office (a name he drops when asked for his dream commission). “I have a wonderfully diverse base of people interested in the work I do at Voutsa,” he says. “Whether it’s one of my wallpapers getting selected for a high-end project by a big decorator or a printed scarf going home with someone in Wyoming, I love that each person can take away a piece of this fantasy world I’ve created.”

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WHO: Carol Estes, a part-time interior designer and full-time artist, travels between her native San Diego and the mountain town of Idyllwild. WHAT: Estes’ feed gives us a peek into a life well-lived—whether it’s a curated vignette in her ranch-style home, a new addition to her impressive collection of European white linens, or an effortlessly composed flat lay of findings from her bountiful garden. WHY: In a steady scroll of color-laden snaps and looping Boomerang videos, Estes’ perfectly pared-down feed acts like a breath of fresh air. Her roomy, soft-toned still-life images read as a study in simplicity, which is then enhanced by earthy textures and natural lighting. IN HER WORDS: “My inspiration comes from an intense need to be surrounded by beauty. When I walk through my living room and a light strikes a leaf or water in a vase in just the right way, I’m instantly drawn to shoot it. This happens all throughout my day and my home.”

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By early 2017, the ever-growing skyline of downtown Los Angeles will be quite a bit taller thanks to developer Korean Air’s latest mixeduse development: the Wilshire Grand Center. Located at the former site of the iconic Wilshire Grand Hotel, the 73-floor building will comprise a state-of-the-art hotel operated by the InterContinental Hotels Group, as well as restaurant, retail and office space. Upon entry to the building, visitors are invited to ascend to the sky lobby to experience unmatched views of the sparkling city below. Architecture firm AC Martin is spearheading the design, which will lead to the construction of a sculptural edifice crowned with a glowing glass pediment and spire. “The Wilshire Grand has stood as a downtown icon for more than half a century, and the new Wilshire Grand promises to continue that legacy for generations to come,” says architect Chris Martin. The soonto-be landmark will reach 1,100 feet, making it the tallest building west of the Mississippi—a legacy that it will honor by providing a peerless guest experience and rooftop dining. wilshiregrandcenter.com WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY MIMI FAUCETT

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Newcomer furniture company Capsule has partnered with artisan-focused textile and accessories brand Tejido on a dreamy limited edition collection of pillows and throws set to launch this November. Comprising only seven pieces, all handmade in Peru, the heavily textured, neutral assemblage draws inspiration from Tejido’s global and simplified aesthetic, as well as the traditional indigenous techniques used to create the pieces. The vibe is quintessential California-cool with artisan appeal: A contrasting striped cushion is playfully punctuated by fringe and a pillow woven from baby alpaca wool is made modern by all-over pattern. “We love Tejido’s emphasis on handmade quality as well as the brand’s organic and modern sensibilities,” says Capsule’s creative director, Tiffany Fong. “Capsule and Tejido both believe that a product’s unique story is what makes it special to customers.” capsulehome.com

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Design lovers have another reason to celebrate this season as a bevy of oh-so-chic décor shops have recently opened. In West Hollywood’s Design District, Parisian retail institution and lifestyle brand L’Eclaireur (450 N. Robertson Blvd.) is bringing its French savoir faire to the United States, setting up shop in a 1960s French-style revival mansion, while Michael Aram (157 N. Robertson Blvd.) makes its West Coast debut five blocks away. At the everbuzzy Platform in Culver City, Tom Dixon (8850 Washington Blvd.) has teamed up with fashion brand Curve on an ultra-hip oasis to house his illuminated wares. In Venice, Le Magazyn (904 Pacific Ave.), below, is showcasing the best of Brazilian design in a part-gallery, part-boutique space. And in Newport Beach’s Lido Marina Village, Serena & Lily (3636 Newport Blvd.) is bringing its coastal flair to the seaside shopping mecca.

How is the design scene in L.A. evolving? Our city “with no center” has very quickly become the new center of the world. Everything is connected here—architects, designers and artists are now all in a dialogue of creation. Not only is our city a venue for conversations between all other cities, but the creatives here are multimodal people. For the art-lovers: Our favorite cultural havens are Museum as Retail Space, Wilding Cran Gallery, The Box Gallery, Maccarone, the SCI-Arc gallery, MOCA, Hauser Wirth & Schimmel and The Broad. We also love Boyle Heights—it’s where the very best galleries are moving in. We spend quite a bit of time there attending shows and going to parties. Architectural must-sees: Cleon Peterson’s mural at 7th Place. We used to live in the building adjacent to it and watched it go up. For inspiration, we also like to look at students’ work at the Southern California Institute of Architecture. Go-to shops: We don’t know how we managed to get by before Hennessey + Ingalls arrived! It has the best art and architecture book selection in all the land. We also really like AltHouse for its enviable selection of small-label women’s brands and Silverlake Wine for its top-notch suggestions for a well-priced daily drinker or a spendy gift.

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Kristan Cunningham and Scott Jarrell were early contributors to downtown Los Angeles’ art and design renaissance with the opening of their shop, Hammer and Spear, in 2013. The husband-and-wife duo set out to bring heirloom-quality vintage furnishings and décor to the community, but they quickly saw an opportunity to showcase the work of area designers and makers. Today, the brand occupies a 5,000-square-foot showroom that houses an interior design studio and a broad range of shoppable wares, carrying everything from De Jong & Co. case goods and Mad et Len candles to Mary Little’s fiber art. We chatted with the duo to get their take on what’s new and now in L.A.’s ever-changing scene. hammerandspear.com

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If you live in Southern California, or have been there in the last eight months, chances are you’ve spent some time in Culver City. The formerly sleepy destination is a serious hot spot as of late, due in large part to the opening of the 220,000-square-foot shopping mecca Platform. “The design community has always had a large presence in the neighborhood,” says Abramson Teiger Architects’ Trevor Abramson, the mastermind behind the design of Platform. “Lately there has been an emergence of high-end fashion brands, top restaurants and progressive tech companies, which has allowed us to develop bold and forward-thinking architecture to house their products and ideas.” Of course he’s referring to the retail hub, which contains storefronts, as well as some offices, for such innovative brands as Sweetgreen and art galleries like Tappan Collective—all designed by the architect. The continued evolution and downright success of this venture is especially sweet for Abramson, who moved his firm to Culver City’s Hayden Tract neighborhood in 2000. “We have literally changed our surroundings, and we love to see other creatives making their mark as well,” says Abramson. Here, the architect shares with us his favorite spots to frequent in the city everyone is talking about. abramsonteiger.com

to avoid the usual line out the door. I love this Abramson Teiger-designed space and I regularly walk over there to eat outside. The authentic atmosphere of street taco culture inspired our design. Follow the tacos with ice cream from Van Leeuwen, a Brooklyn export. I recommend the ginger. 2 p.m. Stay within the Platform complex to check out the boutique shopping. This mixed-use district features great fashion and home stores. Be sure to check out The Shop, a merged concept store from the fashion boutique Curve. 3 p.m. Continue walking east through the Helms Bakery District to get your fill of its variety of furniture and art. 4 p.m. Stop in at some of the 30-plus art galleries in the Culver City Arts District. Visit Anat Ebgi, Blum & Poe, Bradford Stewart, China Art Objects Galleries, FP Contemporary and Robert Graham Studio.

5 p.m. Return west along Washington Boulevard walking toward downtown Culver City. Detour into the residential neighborhood at Fay Street, about three-quarters of a block north of Washington Boulevard, to see some of the cool smalllot division houses in the area. 5:30 p.m. Keep heading west to the Culver Hotel—a historic 1920s flatiron building that housed some of the actors from The Wizard of Oz. It’s a Culver City landmark. Sit outside on the patio for a drink and watch the people in the courtyards that surround the building.

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It’s rare that… The words “whimsical” and “architectural” can go together, but somehow, Rosie Li pulls it off. I’m a pretty big risk-taker in general. I tend to think that there are less “rules” in decorating than most others do. When I look at Bubbly I smile, because they really went for it, and to that I can relate. On trend: The piece is gold, layered and extravagant yet with a playful curvature. All of these elements are on trend, but especially the idea of pairing opposites: extravagance with function, playfulness with formality. When it comes to luxury design… It’s all in the details, but sometimes the details can often be painstaking and much easier to just forego. When a designer like Li has spent time on the finishing touches, you can easily spot the difference. The fixture against this backdrop… Is a marriage of two ideas: respect for the past and boldness for the future. It’s a delicate balance to strike, and here it’s done very well.

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THE PIECE: Bubbly 08-Light Linear Chandelier THE DESIGNER: Rosie Li FIND IT: rosieli.com THE INSPIRATION: Inspired by soap bubbles and Newton’s law of universal gravitation, Brooklyn-based Rosie Li married maximalism with geometric elegance to create a stellar brass lighting system—a sculptural take on the traditional linear chandelier.

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ABOVE THE FOLD THE PIECE: Origami Table Lamp THE DESIGNER: François Champsaur for Pouenat FIND IT: hollyhunt.com THE INSPIRATION: Calling on the ancient art of origami, François Champsaur’s angular brass table lamp explores the infinite possibilities offered by metal, with the sharp, decorative lines of the material clearly on display.

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François Champsaur’s work shows… A strong, consistent support of extremely high-quality design and unique craftsmanship. The folded metal planes and the focus of the light on the material’s surface feel very architectural and intentional. It reminds me of both contemporary sculpture and some of our own work: It’s rooted in the past with its cast fabrication, but its form suggests a contemporary relationship and progress. On trend: This particular finish feels timeless, possibly vintage or repurposed. Lately, there has been a push toward recycled, conscious fashion, so in that respect, this piece feels in line with the current zeitgeist of design. When it comes to luxury design… A bespoke piece, be it for clothing or interiors, always feels like more of a privilege than whatever massproduced product it’s up against. Playing a role in crafting what you wear, or how you live, is the ultimate in luxury. In composition: The sculptural qualities of the lamp are very elegant, giving it a sense of formality. The polished continuity of the fixture against the rough brick background really highlights its simplicity and clean lines. A strong contrast is visually engaging; this opposition inspires dialogue.

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Pelle’s use of form and material is… Enchanting. Their compositions come across as both deconstructed and refined—I love that apposition. I’m all about taking risks. This is an exceptionally whimsical sconce, and it has much more of an organic shape than I’m used to seeing from Pelle. In that way, I think it’s a risk well-taken. My line of work demonstrates… My love for—and belief in—the beauty of juxtaposing texture and shape. That same quality draws me to the Lure sconce. On trend: Lure’s mix of hard and soft, the sleek metallic with the organic cast flower, is a combination we’re seeing in fashion right now. That, along with the costume-like romance and femininity of the petals, makes this piece very much in style. The rustic, industrial backdrop… Contrasted against these delicate sconces accentuates their sensuality as well as their clean-lined hardware. The way the light is cast toward the flowers creates shadowy silhouettes that echo their shapes, which is really captivating.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS THE PIECE: Lure Sconce THE DESIGNER: Pelle FIND IT: pelledesigns.com THE INSPIRATION: Enlisted for its structural strength yet technical delicacy, the magnolia served as the muse for Pelle’s Lure sconce. A suspended LED light, held by a slender brass arc, illuminates the fixture’s hand-sculpted cast-paper petals.

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IN PLAIN SIGHT THE PIECE: Lumenariums in High and Low THE DESIGNER: John Pomp FIND IT: johnpomp.com THE INSPIRATION: Stirred by the idea of creating an environment for light to live, John Pomp captured the beauty of an illuminated cityscape contained within a pair of milky glass-crystal cloches.

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I like the artisanal feel of John Pomp’s work. He is a true craftsman, which is something I am attracted to as a designer. On trend: In a world where design is often over-saturated and everything tends to look the same, I think Pomp’s Lumenariums feel original. I’m constantly searching for pieces that are authentic, and this hits that note. Silhouette is… Often the most important aspect of lighting, and the sophistication of this particular piece is really in its silhouette. When it comes to luxury design… People love great pieces but don’t want their environment to feel too decorated. People are eager for statement items, but are not looking for a polished, matching ensemble. Rather, they want to mix and match; it’s a fresher perspective. In composition: I love the juxtaposition of the lights and the backdrop. It is that perfect combination of something custom and refined with something super undone that sparks emotion. I am always inspired by the intersection of product and environment. Opposites attract. And that could not be truer than in design. This kind of contrast makes people feel—not just see. It evokes emotion that cannot be replicated.

GEO LOGIC THE PIECE: The Wrongski THE DESIGNER: Jean-Pascal Gauthier FIND IT: jeanpascalgauthier.com THE INSPIRATION: Here, a geometric mélange of acrylic, brass, mirror and glass keeps with the suspended and balanced mobile style of Jean-Pascal Gauthier’s portfolio, which is steadily influenced by the Bauhaus movement.

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Jean-Pascal Gauthier’s work reminds me of… The Russian Constructivism movement that started in 1913 by Vladimir Tatlin, along with sculptor Alexander Calder’s work—which I love. It resembles a mobile: I like the harmony of the shapes and the mix of the triangle with the big and small bulbs. I always look to interior design… For inspiration in my own work; both worlds complement each other. I look at proportions, colors, textures, fabrics and overall elegance. In terms of luxury design: For me, quality equates to luxury. Statement piece: Any piece that is unexpected and has an interesting balance and shape to it, like the Wrongski pendant, is a “statement piece” to me. The raw iron and textured background… Juxtaposed with the clean finished lines of this hanging sculptural light fixture is especially striking. I am always looking for the unexpected: Risk can create incredible beauty and harmony. Here, the fixture is set in a surrounding that is totally contrary to what one would assume. The vintage, rusty, antiqued background with the angular, clean metal and modern shape of the lighting fixture is an unexpected contrast.

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ROCK STEADY THE PIECE: Sender One Side Lamp THE DESIGNER: Christina Zamora FIND IT: brave-matter.com THE INSPIRATION: Christina Zamora's decision to employ waxed brass to pierce a piece of variegated salt crystal creates a statement-making lamp that ditches convention for something altogether more refreshing.

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Brave Matter’s pieces are… Overtly midcentury and, at times, lean toward 1960s Pop art. In this particular piece… I like that the beauty comes from only two elements: the brass stem and a salt crystal light fixture. Making such a simple piece is deceptively difficult. The mix of materials is… A perfect balance between feminine and masculine. Luxury design used to be… Primarily based on price, but I think that’s changed. Today, it’s about being special and the combination of high and low: the ability to fuse a wide range of elements and include a piece with some emotion or nostalgia. On trend: The midcentury revival exploded in the late ’90s and hasn’t let up since. This fixture fits right in with that aesthetic. In composition: The juxtaposition of the raw environment makes you further appreciate the total refinement of the light fixture. Such a contrast allows you to see certain aspects of each aesthetic with a clarity that would otherwise not be possible.

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Corey Damen Jenkins Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates, LLC “I’m excited to see some of the specific 2017 spring colors that were identified by the trend forecasters at Fashion Snoops—particularly the combination of Pantone 19-3921, Pantone 17-4911 and Pantone 15-309. Our firm is coincidentally building a home for one of our clients with these exact colors as the main palette of the first floor. Together they create a very fresh and vibrant color story, but it’s also sexy and sophisticated as well. I’m looking forward to pushing traditional boundaries with these hues. I also really appreciated what Jamie Drake had to say about how fashion and interior design are essentially in a symbiotic relationship. His statement, ‘Most of the rules can be broken if done with sophistication and style,’ should be printed on t-shirts and given out to clients.”

Kerrie Kelly Kerrie Kelly Design Lab “We are so inspired by the Old Havana and Cove trends that Fashion Snoops has forecast for the coming year. With our renewed access to the old-world elegance and excitement of Cuba and our constant desire to be near the coastline, these two color trends are paving the way for a much-anticipated shift in the design world. The Cove color trend speaks to us particularly because of our California roots. Every time we drive down the coast we are inspired by something new—waves breaking against the shore, a beachfront cafe or the laid-back style of our fellow Californians.”

Elissa Grayer Elissa Grayer Interior Design “I attend High Point Market to see and touch everything new in the industry. By being there twice a year I get to experience an incredible world of new products and absorb the talent and inspiration on display around me. I bring that enthusiasm back to my clients! Don’t forget to wear the most comfortable shoes and enjoy all the food and drink the showrooms provide.”

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Smith Hanes drew on his well of experience as an Atlantabased restaurant designer to create this rustic-looking kitchen. The open floor plan allows for ample entertaining thanks to a generous dining table by Dave Lennard and leather chairs from Bungalow Classic.

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Just like the best hostesses exude warmth and hospitality so, too, do standout spaces. A home that’s fit for entertaining should make handling a crowd look effortless, especially in its most hightraffic zones. Good flow, eye-catching finishes, high-performing appliances and, of course, comfort are fundamental factors in creating areas that invite crowds to linger. Whether it’s a kitchen built for sipping and socializing around a supersized island, or a powder room with enough pizzazz to make a lasting impression, your home’s busiest rooms should be ready to face the public at a moment’s notice. Here, a look at party-ready spaces and products that are as stylish as they are functional. 150 / LUXESOURCE.COM

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The details-obsessed visionary behind the look of Atlanta’s hottest eateries, including The Optimist and Le Fat, is known for his warm, industrial aesthetic. For this handsome residential kitchen, designer Smith Hanes used reclaimed materials and earthy neutrals to create an atmosphere that feels both vintage and timeless. smithhanes.com

What can homeowners best learn from restaurant design? The most important thing is the lighting. The ideal plans incorporate multiple light sources on many surfaces, like under the open shelving and in the pantry. The goal is always to put people at ease and make them look and feel their best in their surroundings.

Definitely not for the clutter-prone, this showstopper pantry features custom-made steel-and-glass enclosures, playing off the materials used in the adjoining kitchen.

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Describe your signature “soft industrial” look. We use materials that are characteristic of the industrial era, such as metal, glass and brick, to create a variety of textures. Pairing them with lighter colors, like cream, blush, pale gray or even, in this case, wood tones, helps to create a softer, warming effect.

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Share your vision for the space. The kitchen is meant to function as a place where a large family can gather, so we did an open plan with enough seating for 10 to 12 people. The client had a photo of a wall of cabinets made from old doors and windows; that was the inspiration for the glass pantry.

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IN THE NAVY While a simmering pot is usually best kept out of sight from guests, you might want to make an exception for the new collaboration between venerable French cookware company Staub and Food 52. Sporting the on-trend combination of midnight blue with brass accents, the collection is a stylish addition to your stovetop repertoire. food52.com

In recent years, the wall space behind the stove has become the de rigueur place to make an artistic statement in the kitchen. Take the chevron backsplash from Nashville designer April Tomlin, for example, who created the Navajo-inspired design shown here out of MDF covered with fire-safe paint. “I was bored with traditionally used tile,” she says. Open shelves and a snowy white quartz countertop ensure all eyes are on her handiwork. apriltomlin.com

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DUTCH treat For this sophisticated kitchen, San Francisco-based designer Nicole Hollis found her muse in an unusual place: a Flemish still-life painting. A moody mix of materials, including steel-framed glass upper cabinets and a gray island topped with Belgian blue limestone, stand in stark contrast with white lower cabinets and a Calacatta Gold marble backsplash. Low-lighting creates ambience and intrigue—the perfect dinner party guests. nicolehollis.com 154 / LUXESOURCE.COM

Ask any chef or caterer: An oversize refrigerator is the unsung hero of effortless entertaining. And with a tray that slides out to accommodate commercial-size sheet pans, the latest built-in model from Blue Star is both workhorse and eye candy— available in 750 customizable colors, including this deep indigo. Its interior is just as attractive as its exterior, thanks to a sleek stainless-steel lining, which makes it not only goodlooking, but better at insulating cold air, as well. bluestarcooking.com

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Smoky Rose wallpaper by House of Hackney sets a charming tone for this Studio McGee-designed powder room. A Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. sconce and Kohler Purist faucet break up the high-contrast black-and-white scheme with warm, brass accents.

Just because it’s a half bath doesn’t mean it can’t be full of style. Small in square footage but big in personality, powder rooms are the perfect forum to express your individuality and design philosophy—after all, you’ve got a captive audience. One way to make an impression? Let a unique wallpaper guide the overall concept, as designer Shea McGee did in this Salt Lake City powder room. “I fell in love with the vintage vibe of this rose print, which inspired the classic feel of the bath as well as the more masculine black-and-white palette,” she says. For more guest-ready powder rooms, turn the page. studio-mcgee.com 156 / LUXESOURCE.COM

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“I wanted this bath to feel like a retreat. Brass fixtures and cement tile lend a sophisticated bohemian vibe. You could be in Malibu or Morocco!”

“POWDER ROOMS SHOULD BE IMPACTFUL AND STATEMENTMAKING. HERE, A CUSTOM WOOD VANITY ANCHORS THE ROOM WITHOUT MONOPOLIZING IT.” –KATE MARKER, katemarkerinteriors.com

“SINCE THIS IS THE ONLY BATHROOM DOWNSTAIRS, WE WANTED IT TO BE FUN. THE HOMEOWNER LOVES THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL, SO WE USED ITS SIGNATURE WALLPAPER AS A WAY TO INJECT HER PERSONALITY INTO THE SPACE.” –ESTEE STANLEY, esteestanley.com

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Clockwise from top right: Cement tile from Ann Sacks adds flair to this Kirsten Marie-designed bath, which features a custom vanity, a mirror by Thadeus for Made Goods and a Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. sconce. The vanity in this Kate Marker bath is accented by a single sconce and ceiling light from Visual Comfort & Co.; the mirror is by Mirror Image Home. In this bathroom by Estee Stanley, the large-scale Martinique wallpaper makes a bold statement.

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A “look-but-don’t-touch” approach to displaying artwork just wouldn’t do for this cozy Beverly Hills family room. Finding a happy marriage between the practical and dramatic, interior designer Estee Stanley curated this refreshing take on a gallery wall that’s far from affected. 1 / Common Ground: Bring your artworks down to human scale to encourage interaction by hanging them low or leaning them right on the floor in an overlapping collage. These intimate, ground-level portraits invite viewers to touch and explore. 2 / Family Matters: Make your gallery wall a true family affair by blending personal snapshots in with fine art photography, adding to the room’s affable appeal. 3 / Shadow Play: The trick to mixing personal photos with avant-garde images? Showcase everything in studio black and white to maintain a polished look. 4 / Frame of Mind: Keep your framing simple and stick to a palette of neutral tones. No-frill frames help translate these diverse pieces into a cohesive whole. THE DESIGN TEAM: Interior Design / Estee Stanley, Estee Stanley Design 162 / LUXESOURCE.COM

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TREASURE TROVE Every avid traveler faces this age-old dilemma: what to do with all those carefully curated mementos and keepsakes from your adventures. Designer Tom Stringer carved away the perfect nook to showcase an eclectic collection of global curios for this sprawling Santa Barbara home. 1 / Pride of Place: Opt for a statement wall with handsome builtins to house your small-scale pieces; this hard-to-miss focal point is a favorable alternative to scattering handcrafts around the home, where they may be overlooked. 2 / Perfect Perch: Place smaller works on elevated stands to show off finer details, displaying those delicate carvings and painterly lines from every angle. 3 / Relaxed Fit: While your collection may be museumquality, your room doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be: Ditch the cool, gallery look for a cozy down-home aesthetic, so you can enjoy your art in style and comfort. Here, a plush A. Rudin sofa is paired with soft Christian Liaigre lounge chairs and a rustic chandelier for a lived-in look. 4 / Cross-Genre: Be fearless in mixing collectibles from different regions. Contrasting artisanal traditions, from basketry to beading, adds rich textural interest. THE DESIGN TEAM:

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GRAND TOUR A few select antiques add a worldly touch to this stately Newport Beach home, where classic Georgian architecture—inspired by the Colonial style of shingled, East Coast houses—shines through in this dramatic foyer designed by Melinda Grubbs. 1 / Be Fearless: Don’t be intimidated by grand architectural features in a formal entryway. Every space is a new and wonderful opportunity to showcase your collection, especially when it’s totally unexpected. 2 / A Light Hand: Then again, a little bit does go a long way. Seen here, smaller pieces add the perfect accent without overwhelming the space’s elegant architectural bones, from the paneled walls to the intricate parquet floor. 3 / Vintage Blend: Add a bit of variety even when working on a modest scale, like pairing a painting with figurines and porcelain. 4 / Match Point: Your furniture can be art, too, with sinuous silhouettes that feel inherently sculptural. This curvaceous, periodinspired bench, for example, proves truly gallery-worthy. THE DESIGN TEAM:

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With an elegant mix of toile, black-and-white stripes and copper accents, Table + Teaspoon’s swoon-worthy Parker tabletop collection (shown here) sets the tone for a night to remember. The company’s Hadley setting (opposite) offers a more subdued option.

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OUR GUIDE TO BEING THE ULTIMATE HOST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. WRITTEN BY MICHELLE BRUNNER

BE OUR GUEST The calendar year may be winding down, but party season is just getting into gear. November and December bring an onslaught of invites, with champagne toasts, air kisses and general good cheer to follow. ’Tis the season to cast open one’s doors and welcome friends, family and acquaintances into the home. With that in mind, we tapped some of our favorite design and event experts for their advice. For instance, beautiful table settings, like the ones seen here, build a sense of anticipation and announce to guests that they are in for a magical evening. It’s just one of a dozen ways to create a gracious and festive mood. Read on for more in our first-ever Luxe report on entertaining.

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When metalworker Xavier Pauchard created the prototype for the galvanized French bistro chair in the early 20th century, he intended the simple sheet-metal creation to be used in factories. One wonders what he might think of this new iteration of the classic form. Party-ready in chic brass and fine leather, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s come a long way from its humble origins. michelevarian.com

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Hospitality begins at the front door; so, consider the foyer the cohost of your welcoming party, and style it accordingly. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no better way to make a first impression than with a statement-making staircase. In this dramatic space, Los Angeles designer Betsy Burnham melded modern and Moroccan elements for maximum impact. In stark black and white, the mosaic tile stair risers are both sophisticated and playful. burnhamdesign.com

THIS PAGE: GAME TIME PHOTO: NATHAN SCHRODER. SPARE CHAIR PHOTO: COURTESY MICHELE VARIAN. STAIR GAZING PHOTO: SARAH DORIO. OPPOSITE: FLOWER POWER PHOTO: COURTESY SAIPUA.

Not all gatherings require formal attire and canapes; sometimes, the most memorable evenings unfurl over a raucous game of Scrabble with friends. This sunny spot by Dallas-based Collins Interiors was conceived as a casual place to entertain and play board games. And since every festivity-filled night has a morning after, the area doubles as a breakfast nook, where the upholstered barrel chairs offer a comfortable perch to sip coffee and ease into the day. collins-interiors.com

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POWER Fresh-cut blooms make a festive focal point at any fete. Having built a reputation for creating romantic, old masters-inspired arrangements, the team behind New York City-based floral design firm Saipua shares its favorite tips for showcasing the beauty of natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bounty. saipua.com

Select foliage with interesting movement and choose an unexpected vessel. Use flower specimens in a range of shapes, textures and colors: Building a palette that includes some darker moments helps create drama. Consider the existing architecture and dĂŠcor of the space that your arrangement will inhabit. The container, flower selections and arrangement size should always complement the interiors.

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Good riddance to the days when the kitchen remained hidden from guests. Today, it’s more common for cookspaces to feature dazzling finishes meant for prime time, as in this downtown NYC loft designed by Jenny Wolf. With old-world herringbone wood floors, dark gray-stained cabinetry and open shelving, the effect is equal parts rustic and industrial. A generous island provides plenty of surface area for guests to congregate and graze. The shining star of the space, however, is the backsplash. “I love an antique mirror wall, and I thought it would be a great way to reflect some of the light from the three large casement windows on the opposite wall,” she says. “Not only does it make a beautiful backsplash, but it’s also surprisingly easy to clean.” jennywolfinteriors.com

PYRAMID SCHEME

Sideboards are often perfunctory pieces meant to quietly sit, well, on the sidelines. Not so for this stunner from Thatcher and Shannon Davis, the husband-and-wife duo behind design company Selamat. Inspired by pioneering Australian designer Florence Broadhurst’s Pyramids fabric, this hand-carved wood credenza is the perfect combination of Italian 1970s Brutalist geometry and Hollywood Regency glamour. selamatdesigns.com

THIS PAGE: MIRROR MAGIC PHOTO: FRANCESCO LAGNESE. PYRAMID SCHEME PHOTO: COURTESY SELAMAT. OPPOSITE: BAR BELLES PHOTO: COURTESY TOM DIXON. MATCH SET PHOTO: COURTESY TABLE + TEASPOON, MISHA PURCELL.

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7BAR belles A signature cocktail should be served in an equally unique vessel. Made from blown glass with hand-painted copper accents, Tom Dixon’s Tank collection of generously proportioned serveware delivers the kind of bold shapes and minimalist cool that will make tipplers take notice. Think of it as a chem lab beaker for the most stylish of mixologists. tomdixon.net

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Call it a “party in a box.” Table + Teaspoon just launched this new line of complete place settings to help take the guesswork out of designing a tablescape. You can rent colorcoordinated linens, plates and flatware from a selection of six distinctive designs, ranging from a classic black-and-white stripe (as in The Monroe, shown) to a blue-and-white nautical scheme. The settings arrive on your doorstep with detailed, step-by-step instructions. After the event, just repackage everything in the box and send it back. tableandteaspoon.com

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Talk about holding one’s liquor gracefully! This streamlined barcart from Yabu Pushelberg features a smoked-brass frame that supports two clear tempered-glass shelves. A hexagonal Carrara marble insert provides a stylish surface to slice garnishes, and the wheeled design offers mobility, so cocktail hour is always at hand. avenue-road.com

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“Formal, but never fussy” could be the motto for this elegant dining room by Santa Monica, California-based interior designer Jeffrey Alan Marks. “I like to put my own spin on a room this traditional to keep it from feeling too stuffy,” he says. While the detail-rich crown molding was already in place, Marks added wainscot and lacquered the walls deep blue to ground the space, which seamlessly blends old and new. A contemporary light fixture from David Weeks, an abstract screenprint by James Nares and a jewel-toned geometric rug add just the right amount of edge, and go a long way in creating this lush and layered look. jam-design.com

THIS PAGE: GIVE THANKS PHOTO: COURTESY DEMPSEY & CARROLL. BOTTLE SERVICE PHOTO: COURTESY AVENUE ROAD. ECLECTIC MIX PHOTO: DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN. OPPOSITE: BEDSIDE MANNERS PHOTO: TOTO LABRADOR.

While dashing off an email certainly gets the job done, there’s nothing like a handwritten thank you note to show your appreciation for a thoughtful gift or an enjoyable meal. All the better if that note is steeped in design history. The envelopes of these blank cards from Dempsey & Carroll are lined with classic Schumacher fabric prints, such as Zanzibar, shown here. dempseyandcarroll.com

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An overnight guest should feel completely at home and pampered at the same time. To that end, designer Blue Carreon follows a simple philosophy: “I like to put as much thought into guest bedrooms as I do for my own room,” he says. One look at his bedroom in Manila, and you can see why this is a winning approach. Dark gray paneled walls create a cocoon-like effect that’s ideal for slumber, while fresh flowers, a water carafe and plenty of reading material make great bedside companions. With a space this inviting, your guests may never want to leave. bluecarreonhome.com

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he branch managers of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Desert Region’s Indian Wells, Palm Springs and Palm Desert offices, Mark Bennett, Thomas Ogle and Patti Rollins are experts at evaluating the desert area and its plethora of residential charms. Home to one of the most diverse populations in the country and known for weather that is enjoyable throughout the year, the deserts of Southern California have become hot spots for vacationers and homeowners alike, with much of its locals falling somewhere in between, as second homeowners. “To some degree, 25 to 30 percent of our population is seasonal,” Bennett says. Providing arguably the best and most knowledgeable real estate advisors and consultants in not only the desert area, but in California as a whole, Coldwell Banker® offers its clients the ability to make an informed decision. In discussing the factors that play into the region’s reputation, Bennett and Ogle unanimously agree, the greatest enticement is that there is something for everyone. “This area is known for its acknowledgement of all things cultural,” Ogle says. “From public art installed throughout the city to dozens of art galleries, there are plenty of places to see sculpture, paintings and more. Architecture buffs will fall in love with the midcentury modern homes and buildings, while fans of the performing arts can enjoy some of the finest drama, dance and musical performances at the Palm Springs Convention Center.”

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“The aesthetic of the desert itself is an amazing canvas on which to work.”

loster, a premier outdoor furniture brand, began in West Africa in 1960. As Ron Safran, owner of the Los Angeles showroom, explains it, “A band of passionate entrepreneurs and furniture craftsmen took the first steps on a long journey. We may live in a different world than the one occupied by our founders, but one thing remains the same: We are furniture makers whose sole focus is on designing and building the world’s finest outdoor furniture.” Today, the flagship showroom, based in the West Hollywood Design District, serves homeowners and design trade professionals throughout Southern California. With styles ranging from midcentury to Spanish Colonial and Mediterranean, the Southern California desert area offers an enticing challenge to Safran and his team: complement the aesthetic beauty of the region while providing comfort that reflects the California lifestyle. “We attempt to integrate the outdoor living room, a quintessentially California concept, with the interior of the home,” he says. “We always factor in the lifestyle and entertainment value.” Safran notes the true fervor with which everyone, from the timber technician to the CEO, approaches the craft. “Just like the oil in our teak, a passion for excellence runs through Gloster,” he says. “Each member of our team takes pride in their contribution to producing the world’s finest furniture.”

SPOTLIGHT ON MODERNISM WEEK An annual event, held in February in Palm Springs, Modernism Week celebrates midcentury modern design in all its forms, from architecture and fine art to fashion. With more than 250 events, it provides design professionals, homeowners and enthusiasts with inspiration and insight. Gloster has been featured in The Christopher Kennedy Compound. 2

1. Grid. The name describes both function and mind-set. This seating system is flexible to meet your needs. 2. Cradle. It is all about creating defined rooms. A private oasis can still be open and exposed to the elements. 3. Split. The legs of the Split table have a characteristic look. Tops available in teak slate or ceramic pumice. Shown with the Sway dining chair.

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“The desert area’s proximity to other coastal areas, like San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles, make it the perfect weekend getaway.” 1

stablished in 1992 by Mike Horton and Chuck Shepardson, HSA Design Group specializes in a wide range of desert-oriented properties, including high-end custom residential estates and those in world-renowned country club communities. Located in Palm Desert, California, the landscape architecture firm operates in a unique environment that offers design challenges and a stunning canvas on which to work. “The Southern California desert area provides a wonderful climate and, with it, a great opportunity to create outdoor environments in which homeowners can enjoy the fabulous weather and beautiful mountain views.” As for firsttime visitors, Shepardson’s advice is to travel to the area during the months of November through May, as these offer prime weather conditions. Asked to describe his ideal Saturday from start to finish, Shepardson says, “It would start with an early morning hike in the local foothills while enjoying the panoramic valley views and purple hues of the surrounding mountains. Then we could squeeze in a midday round of golf, followed by a cold beer and a dip in the pool. The evening would consist of entertaining family and friends in our outdoor living area while enjoying delicious food, great wine and the wonderful desert climate. That is my perfect Saturday in the desert!”

DESIGN IN THE DESERT: A CONVERSATION WITH CHUCK SHEPARDSON What are some local design events? Modernism Week is the biggest architectural design event in the Coachella Valley. It

1. This Shady Canyon home features a zero-edge reflection pool. 2. A desert contemporary home, located in The Madison Club. 3. Montana meets the desert in The Madison Club. 4. This home in The Madison Club exudes an early evening ambiance.

celebrates and fosters an appreciation of midcentury architecture and design. How do you view the Southern California desert areas changing over the next decade? I see the landscape of the built environment changing to be more desert-friendly, utilizing water-efficient planting and less turf in order to reduce water consumption. Describe the Southern California desert in three words. Slice of paradise.

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“There is a pervasive sense of optimism, self-confidence, opportunity and entrepreneurship in Southern California.” 1

hen speaking of the company Jackie Olesker’s husband founded more than 30 years ago, she says, “Walking into Lantern Masters’ studio in Westlake Village is like happening upon a hidden treasure.” Olesker, husband Stuart and their daughter Sharyn design and manufacture beautifully forged lanterns, chandeliers, pendants and sconces, deemed “antiques of tomorrow” by many of their clients. Of her firm’s location, Jackie points to a consciousness of the impact her work has on the surrounding environment. “Many of us think of climate change as one of the most significant events that will continue to occur,” she explains. “Southern California is forever getting warmer, with less water to go around and support our ecosystem. As a lighting designer and manufacturer, we see the need to use lighting that both saves energy and is less expensive to operate.” A combination of high-quality materials and stunning design has brought Lantern Masters to the forefront of its field both locally and nationally. Sharyn explains how each fixture’s design impacts the indoor and outdoor landscape. “Lantern Masters lighting complements both interior and exterior facades, adding detail, aesthetic pride, a sense of security and serene, positive energy,” she says. “Through its decorative and functional impact, the perfect fixture will create the desired atmosphere, whether cool or warm, subtle or highlighting.”

CULTURE + AESTHETIC IN THE DESERT Local origins. “We came to Southern California as youngsters, when it was mostly all desert, and we have never left,” Jackie says. “Sharyn has always called it home.” Design musthaves. According to Stuart, Palm Springs and

1. Old-world lighting meets modern design in the large, gas-lit Boxter lantern. Continuous burn and electronic ignition systems are both available in Lantern Masters’ gas lighting. 2. The O chandelier’s repetitive O pattern mimics several design details, from the door knobs to the artwork, in the home for which it was custom designed. 3. The warm silvery tones of these polished nickel and crystal Kevin’s sconces add a serene and calming feel to this spalike master bathroom. Interior design by C.C. and Company.

Palm Desert are considered high desert. Here, architectural and interior design styles place emphasis on elegant details, clean lines, cool colors and polished surfaces. Cultural offering. “Having traveled far and wide, I can truly say that Southern California has a selection of museums, theaters and restaurants to compare to those throughout the world,” Stuart says.

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“The desert area’s scenic background and thriving cultural communities make it a unique and desirable destination.” 1

he Southern California desert area’s striking landscape offers an architect the perfect environment in which to innovate and explore stylistic vernaculars, from old-world to organic modern architecture. One such professional is Frank Stolz, who founded his firm, South Coast Architects, in 1992. Today, it is nationally renowned and boasts a portfolio of lavish homes spanning the country. An NCARB and AIA member who is licensed in multiple states, Stolz is well equipped to achieve both the technical and creative desires of any client. Of his firm’s considerable success, Stolz says a balance between client services, dedication to detail and inspiration is key. “The core of SCA’s success is the result of exercising an elite level of creativity, while providing excellent documentation and assistance with the budget and schedules,” Stolz says. “An understanding of customization also plays a role, as each client is unique, and that always introduces a different perspective, not only to architecture, but to life.” A destination for vacationers and second homeowners alike, the desert area showcases residential masterpieces designed for relaxation and activity. With clients who are often residing in out-oftown primary residences during design and construction, South Coast Architects’ client-centric approach is essential.

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Asked to explain the desert area’s unique draw, Stolz points to the impressive variety of activities and lifestyles it provides to locals and visitors alike. “It is America’s toy box,” he

1. Entering through the opposing ellipses of the two wings, the eye has an uninterrupted view through the great room to the golf course and mountain. 2. The glass pocket doors are rolled back, erasing the lines between the indoors and out and creating an expansive covered living area with a sunken fire pit.

says. “It offers golf, tennis, polo and concerts beyond compare—and those are just a few of its enticements. It will continue to expand as a world-class leisure and sport destination.”

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“The desert has always been a perfect fit. Most of our clients have multiple homes, and we are able to give each a distinctive look.”

layers design entails as being her favorite part of the job. “We start with drawings, go to jobsite meetings, select appliances and plumbing, select soft goods, place orders and fabricate,” she says. “Then comes the final install. That is always exciting.”

hen Sally Talbert, Wendy Helms and Terri Eccles founded their design firm, the plan was simple: work hard, love what you do and provide an outstanding product. The owners of THE Interior Design point to their location as a key to the successful achievement of this mission. Brea was the perfect location, as it was centrally located between the beach, the desert and Los Angeles. The desert area, where THE does much of its work, has some of the most reputable communities, including The Vintage Club, BIGHORN, The Reserve and The Madison Club. This dynamic, in which beautiful and diverse landscapes combine with the best of residential and social life, is characteristic of the deserts of Southern California. Having designed spaces in a variety of styles and locations throughout the area, the THE design team has proven an aptitude for personalizing each client’s home while mastering the balance between aesthetic and function. 1

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“The Southern California desert area embraces a forwardthinking way of life, expressed through design.”

fter 27 years creating and transforming the outdoor furniture industry in Brazil, Tidelli Outdoor Living opened its first flagship store and distribution center in Southern California. Led by siblings Tatiana, Roberta, Luciano and Giancarlo Mandelli, the company thrives in a market where stunning landscapes and temperate climates make outdoor furnishings key. “The weather in Southern California promotes the outdoors like no other place,” says Giancarlo, who leads the company’s U.S. division. “Whether in a pool or around a fire pit, you can enjoy the outdoors any day of the year. Residents see their patios as premium real estate.” Guided by concepts of design, comfort, durability and color variation, Tidelli strives for innovation and quality beyond compare. “We research and invest heavily in product development,” Giancarlo says. “From nautical rope to tiles, aluminum and fiber, we are always looking for new materials and great design.” With more than 33 collections, 25 colors and 40 rope patterns, Tidelli prides itself on both its internal team and its partnerships with some of Brazil’s most impressive independent designers, including Marcelo Rosenbaum of Fetiche Design, Manuel Bandeira and Maria Cândida Machado.

THE DRAW: EMBRACING NATURE “The dramatic natural features are what bring people to this part of California,” Giancarlo says. “The area has become a place to escape and connect with nature. From meteor showers to springtime wildflowers blooming, the seasonal changes offer a sensorial feast.”

1. Looks can be deceiving. Tidelli’s Soft Collection cushioning, shown here in one of the new 2017 color releases, is totally water repellent, making it the best sofa option for the outdoors. 2. A new 2017 design, Tidelli’s Conica table paired with Painho chairs makes for a great dining set.

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Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield appointed the living room of a high-rise condominium in Los Angeles with a custom linen-upholstered sofa, a pair of leather-and-metal armchairs with buckle details and a brass-andglass rectangular table by Worlds Away from Bassman Blaine.

os Angeles is nothing if not complex. Amid a landscape of ocean and mountains, there’s a famed entertainment industry, plus a thriving art scene, iconic architecture and a vibrant history of progress and individuality. So it makes perfect sense that the work of Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield—the dynamic design team who have lived and worked in Los Angeles for more than a dozen years— is as richly layered as the city that surrounds them. “Layers give an interior life,” Woodson says. “Without them, spaces fall flat.” Woodson and Rummerfield’s recent design for a residence in a Century City high-rise is no exception. “It’s an intricate composition,” Rummerfield says, “a thoughtful and well-edited balance of color, pattern, form and texture.” The personality of Woodson and Rummerfield’s client— entertainment entrepreneur Amir Ahdoot—is as balanced as the design he commissioned them to create. “Amir collects fine art and likes fashion,” Rummerfield says. “He’s in Yves Saint Laurent almost every day. But it was important to him that his condo be incredibly comfortable, too. Stylish doesn’t have to be stuffy or rigid. People in Los Angeles want effortlessness.” The residence—in a coveted skyscraper with cinematic views and impressive amenities—offered Amir the lifestyle he was looking for. “It’s the best of everything,” the owner says. “It’s a beautiful building that gives the feeling of home.” Amir chose the aesthetic of Woodson and Rummerfield for practically the same reason. “Their designs are just so well put together,” he explains. “They’re elegant but relaxed. That mix is highly attractive.” One of the first things the homeowner asked for was a restrained palette. “We absolutely love color; it’s a major force of inspiration for us,” Rummerfield says. “But Amir established early on that he wanted something more neutral.”

In the living room, Woodson and Rummerfield punctuated the custom sofa with a selection of pillows wrapped in fabrics from South America that showcase graphic details. The twin brassand-glass coffee tables contribute a glamorous touch. The custom draperies are linen.

Below, left: The designers selected an antique Aubusson rug for the living room. The two-level coffee table holds a large seashell and a carved-wood sculptureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; objects that reflect the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s penchant for travel. Below, right: In the master bedroom, a table with a glass top and a geometric base displays a collection of idiosyncratic objects that include a gourd-form ceramic vase and a sculpture of a turtle. A zebra rug adds elements of pattern and contrast to the space.

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Woodson and Rummerfield outfitted the kitchen with black-and-gold marble from Royal Stone, using the material for the countertops and applying it to the backsplash. Wenge-wood bar chairs pull up to the island, which is lit by Tom Dixon-designed hammered-metal pendants from Twentieth.

Sticking to a muted palette, the designers incorporated color via artwork. An abstract painting from the 1960s with a metal frame hangs above a vintage brass-and-glass bar cart in the dining room. The marbleand-brass lamp continues the fashionably understated scheme.

The designers responded by selecting a sober palette of mostly creams, browns, grays and dark blues that evokes Amir’s penchant for understated style. And in keeping with their philosophy of using layers to lend interest, they added vibrant hues and prints in small doses. In the living area, a custom 12-by-12-foot sofa is upholstered with ivory linen, and the windows are dressed with more billowing creamcolored linen. “The botanical print and an antique Aubusson rug in reddish brown and cream, along with the primary colors and geometric patterns of vintage pillow fabrics from South America, have heritage and provenance and add boldness,” Rummerfield says. In the guest room—the single

exception to the rule of small doses—the designers covered the walls with cobalt-blue-and-white wallcovering from Designers Guild that looks like intricately patterned tile. Much of the art that hangs throughout the residence is work that Woodson and Rummerfield helped Amir select. “He started collecting fairly recently and likes modern and contemporary pieces,” Rummerfield says. “That’s where more edge and color comes in.” Paintings by Gregory Siff in the dining area defined by strokes of brilliant color become the focal points for the space. “Los Angeles has a leading edge in art right now,” Rummerfield says. “The works by Siff and street art in general are very influential. LUXESOURCE.COM / 207

A guest room gave Woodson and Rummerfield a chance to display their passion for color. They used a Designers Guild wallcovering that resembles blue-and-white tile designs and scattered pillows in a variety of textures and patterns. Gauzy linen draperies—a detail consistent through the home— frame the windows.

“IT’S AN INTRICATE COMPOSITION. A THOUGHTFUL AND WELLEDITED BALANCE OF COLOR, PATTERN, FORM AND TEXTURE.” –JAIME RUMMERFIELD

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Offering sweeping views of the city, an intimate terrace holding an iron table and klismos chairs, both from RH, is the perfect spot for alfresco dining. The planters and plantings offering touches of green are from Inner Gardens.

It’s a special time where if you can snatch up pieces like this, you should. Amir commissioned these paintings because he’d worked with Siff on a project. They’re among his most recent acquisitions and his most prized.” Elsewhere, a massive color photograph of a city street by Kjeld Gogosha-Clark hangs in the corner of the guest room, while a Cubist-style abstract hangs in the master bedroom. Like the art, the furnishings are a combination of modern and contemporary styles accented by traditional pieces, all incorporating a variety of forms and textures. “A mix creates timelessness and gives a space soul,” Woodson says. The designers outfitted the kitchen with black-and-gold marble counters and a backsplash, midcentury-style wenge-wood bar chairs and graphic Tom Dixon-designed metal pendants. In the living area, rectilinear brass-and-glass coffee tables and a pair of open metal-frame armchairs with buckle details maintain a feeling of lightness while adding a glam note. Woodson and Rummerfield placed two generously proportioned tufted roll-back slipper chairs at the foot of the bed in the master bedroom, where wave-front chests with burl-wood drawers flank a tailored linen-upholstered bed with nailhead trim. “The master bedroom was meant to be chic, comfortable and masculine all at the same time,” Woodson says. “More and more, Los Angeles is becoming a vertical city,” Rummerfield says. “This project breaks the boundaries of what one might think living in a condo is like. It has a grand feeling and sweeping views from the ocean to downtown and to Beverly Hills and the Griffith Observatory.” It’s a place where the homeowner can appreciate different vistas of the landscape, but also one where Woodson and Rummerfield’s layering of elements creates an interior scene of constant discovery. “I sit in my home and look at different things around the rooms, and each individual item brings me happiness or gives me new thoughts and feelings,” Amir says. “It’s a never-ending story.” LUXESOURCE.COM / 211

Above: The designers kept the master bathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing gold-and-white stone and accented the space with thoughtful details. By the tub, an antique Chippendalestyle armchair and a small drum table counter the sleek surfaces and create an inviting vignette. Left: From Century Furniture, tufted slipper chairs, burl-wood side tables and a bed sporting nailhead trim and upholstered in linen by Carleton V make a stylish statement in the master bedroom. The octagonal mirror above the bed is from Bassman Blaine.

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NATURAL CONNECTION THE RUGGED TOPOGRAPHY OF A SANTA BARBARA PROPERTY PROVES AS INTEGRAL TO THE DESIGN OF A HOME AS THE ARTWORK AND FURNISHINGS INSIDE. WRITTEN BY MINDY PANTIEL / PHOTOGRAPHY BY TREVOR TONDRO

INTERIOR DESIGN / SARAH WALKER, SARAH WALKER DESIGN ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTURE / LINDA TAALMAN, TAALMAN ARCHITECTURE AND IT HOUSE, AND ALAN KOCH, OTTO DESIGN GROUP HOME BUILDER / PAUL FRANZ, PAUL FRANZ CONSTRUCTION INC. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / KATHLEEN FERGUSON, KATHLEEN FERGUSON LANDSCAPES

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For a residence in the mountains above Santa Barbara, designer Sarah Walker chose six walnut slabs for the entry door fabricated by Architectural Millwork. Architects Linda Taalman and Alan Koch combined prefabricated aluminum components by Bosch Rexroth with glass and cast-in-place concrete for the structure. Builder Paul Franz choreographed the complex installation of the pieces.

ust a short drive up a steep winding road from Santa Barbara’s soft sandy beaches and swaying palm trees lies a 32-acre site so rugged that it’s hard to believe the two worlds are only 25 minutes apart. Emerging from the limestone outcroppings is a glass, aluminum and concrete house so elegant in its simplicity that it barely disturbs the natural environment. The job of marrying the home’s interiors with the dramatic setting fell to designer Sarah Walker, who immediately recognized the challenge before her. “Having a strong connection with the outdoors was critical,” she says. “The site is very dramatic and rugged, rather than nurturing. I knew the house had to have a conversation with the landscape, or it would forever remain disconnected.” It wasn’t just the jaw-dropping surroundings or the ocean views that inspired the clients to acquire the property. No, simply put, the husband is an engineer and astronomer who thought it was the perfect setting for an observatory.

“We bought the property because it’s above the marine layer,” says the wife. The couple, in fact, also own a beach house at the bottom of the road. “Where we sleep is often dependent on the phases of the moon,” she says. When there is little or no moon, they stay at the mountain home for optimal stargazing. Astronomical considerations aside, the couple envisioned a home at peace with its surroundings. Accordingly, Walker chose a door fashioned from six slabs of walnut and a liveedge walnut-slab bench—both look as if they were just brought in from the forest—to make the entry’s opening statement. “These elements have a strong dialogue with nature,” says the designer. To reinforce the natural connection, she selected earth-colored porcelain for the floors in most of the living spaces, plus pebble tiles in the master bathroom, alluding to the outdoors. Along with the couple’s desire to have an ongoing tête-a-tête with nature came a ranch-meets-Manhattan

In the outdoor living and dining space, two Janus et Cie lounge chairs flank a teak root table from DAO to create a striking vignette that suggests the interplay between the polished and organic elements in the home. Sheltered from the elements, the area is intended to function year-round.

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Rolf Benz sofas seem to float above the living area’s Moroccan rug from Lawrence of La Brea. Walker designed the walnut-slat coffee table made by Artistic Concepts. Metal sculptures by Fletcher Benton flank the fireplace, while above, a piece from Media Décor in Fort Lauderdale hides the television.

“THERE’S AN INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WORLDS, AND A SENSE OF NOT KNOWING WHERE ONE STOPS AND THE OTHER BEGINS.” –SARAH WALKER

Large-format floor tiles from Buena Tile + Stone pave the floor of the Bulthaup kitchen, which features an oven, microwave, warming drawer and cooktop by Gaggenau; the hoods are by Vent-a-Hood. All the appliances are from Ferguson, the sink is Julien with a Dornbracht faucet, and topping the counters is EuroStone quartz.

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Running parallel to the custom table crafted by Rincon Engineering in the dining area is a light from Plug. Set into a niche is an Iva Gueorguieva mixedmedia work from Acme above a buffet fabricated by Artistic Concepts. The Zele Company chairs are from Twentieth.

Throughout, the architects chose aluminum-frame windows from Fleetwood Windows and Doors, installed by JNL Glass, to match the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aluminum framing. Forming a seating group in the wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office are a daybed by Blu Dot, a Wisteria glass coffee table and a petrified-wood side table from DAO.

design directive to be peppered with ryokan (Japanese inn) references. In response, Walker created clean, uncluttered interiors intended to balance organic materials and modern elements. So, in the living room, contemporary wool chenille sofas topped with Kuba cloth pillows trend warm. “Leather would have been too slick. The use of texture and pattern takes the edge off,” Walker says. In deference to the ryokan request, the slatted-wood coffee table, interjections of red in the artwork and dining room sideboard, a sliding walnut screen in the master bathroom, and a master dressing room tansu custom-designed by Walker subtly evoke the Far East. Before there were fabrics and furnishings, however, there was a structure to contain it all. Early in the process, the owners were smitten with the refined design of the IT House. The brainchild of architects Linda Taalman and Alan Koch, formerly of Taalman Koch Architecture, the structure uses prefabricated components that have minimal impact on the Earth. “We liked the extruded-aluminum framing system, the glass walls and the environmentally conscious aspects,” says the wife. “But we wanted to modify the design to include thick concrete walls.” The architectural

team embraced the idea as the perfect remedy to ground the building to the site, connecting it physically and visually to the limestone features around the property. “We colored the walls to match the local cliffs, so they look like they are pieces carved out from the landscape,” says Koch. Compared with the relative ease of assembling the glass and aluminum pieces, though, the concrete additions tested builder Paul Franz. “Because the concrete was integral to the house, the openings for lighting, mechanical cases and niches for pocket doors all had to be determined ahead of time,” he explains. “Each monolith was a project onto itself, and getting the timing of the installation right was challenging.” Countering the massive walls are long spans of galvanized steel commonly used in airport roofing that make up the ceilings. “It is very reflective and changes colors depending on the time of day,” says Taalman, noting they added Cor-Ten steel on the fascia and doors. “In contrast to the glass and aluminum, the imperfections of the concrete and the rusted steel speak to the natural world because of their abilities to change through aging and the patina that develops over time.”

Above, left: Next to the fireplace in the guest room, a teak chair by Jasper serves as a cozy reading spot—illuminated by a Christian Liaigre lamp. The carved-wood side table is from West Elm; the kilim is from Michaelian & Kohlberg. Above, right: An aluminum column provides the foundation for a chic display space in the wife’s office. On the second shelf is a Brian Sharp painting from Acme, while a collection of porcelain votives by Maria White fills the fourth shelf. In the hallway runs a kilim from Lawrence of La Brea.

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Placed in the south corner of the house, the master bedroom is a quiet retreat. DAO supplied the live-edge Japanese sycamore headboard and made the sycamore bedside table bases, which were designed by Walker. The hemp rug is from Lawrence of La Brea; the artwork by Aaron Morse is from Acme.

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Landscape designer Kathleen Ferguson extended the Cor-Ten material into the landscape, using it for the distinctive water features dotting the grounds. She also persuaded the homeowners to install a Cor-Ten steel walkway. “It was definitely a bold experiment, but the husband had the idea to cast it into concrete slabs to mitigate the heat,” she says, noting that the slabs dissipate the heat during the day and radiate heat at night. The steel enhances the transition between the architecture and the landscape, as does the gravel on the perimeter walkways, which gives the impression of the mountain eroding down the site. The result is a house so seamlessly integrated with its surroundings that the hillside feels like just another design feature and no one questions the boulders that form part of the entry sequence. As Walker points out, “There’s a perfect interplay between the indoor and outdoor worlds, and an ongoing sense of not knowing where one stops and the other begins.”

Walker chose pebble-like tile from Walker Zanger to bring a Zen feeling to the master bathroom. Artistic Concepts fashioned the custom vanity. The sink is Kohler; the Lulu faucet by Dornbracht is from Ferguson.

For the covered living and dining area, Walker opted for furnishings that were stylish and did not read as outdoor pieces. However, her choices, such as a dining table by West Barnstable Tables and the Janus et Cie dining chairs and sofa, strike a more rustic tone. Landscape designer Kathleen Ferguson incorporated several water features into her concept for the property. Paysage executed Fergusonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision, installing the landscape.

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Making Light

IN THEIR MULTIDISCIPLINARY PRACTICE, A LOS ANGELES COUPLE WEAVE A COMPELLING NARRATIVE THAT BRIDGES LIFE AND WORK. WRITTEN BY LAURA MORGAN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY DICKERSON

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Creatives Sean Dougall and Andrew Paulson’s next collection, Ocean of Emptiness, will include hand-thrown ceramic pieces inspired by the sea (left). A series of ceramic prototypes for their new collection explores ideas of attraction and upward momentum (below). Paulson’s weavings incorporate natural fibers such as wool and silk along with metal elements (opposite and bottom).

espite the ongoing conversations around work-life balance, it’s not an issue for Sean Dougall and Andrew Paulson, the design— and life—partners professionally known as Dougall Paulson. “I don’t think we’ve ever really thought about what we do as capital ‘W’ work,” says Dougall. “It feeds our souls to collaborate together every day and create in our studio. It’s always energizing. We don’t really have any separation in that sense.” The couple, who live and work out of a former lightbulb factory in Watts, have turned their individual passions into a genre-spanning mash-up of a business—their multidimensional collections showcase art, furniture, lighting, textiles and more. Dougall has a background in ceramics and set and production design, while Paulson is a self-taught fiber artist and weaver (not to mention, one-time literary editor and agent). Today, they’re applying their varied training and shared aesthetics to disciplines ranging from design (their new collection of fine art, furnishings and objects, Ocean of Emptiness,

which draws inspiration from the sea, will launch in early 2017) to product development and brand identity. Nothing—from custom tatami mats created for an upcoming collaboration with perfumer Régime des Fleurs to the creation of a public space—is beyond the scope of their imagination. Says Dougall, “When Andy and I got together, our talents just kind of whirlwinded in a way that allowed us to start fantasizing together.” Soon, diners will be able to experience a Dougall Paulson-designed interior, the couple’s first foray into public space design, when Giulia opens this winter. “The restaurant owners are visionaries, and they’ve given us carte blanche to really define the space,” says Dougall. As with all of their work, their visual choices are not mere decoration, but the result of rigorous conceptual conversations. “The abstract idea behind the space is upward momentum. From the moment you step into the restaurant, the feeling we’re trying to evoke is one of elation and upliftedness,” he says. Encompassing two floors, the restaurant space has given them plenty of opportunity to create a dynamic vision. Dougall

A table in Dougall and Paulson’s studio—a former lightbulb factory, which doubles as their home—is topped with pots, some holding succulents and a candle, along with dried seed pods and object fragments.The items share space with a ceramic piece in the works. Natural forms are a consistent source of inspiration in the couple’s varied artistic endeavors.

Dougall (shown above, at left, with Paulson) brings his ceramics expertise to their collections. An assortment of slip cast cups in a range of colors (left) are part of the design package theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re creating for the new restaurant, Giulia. Shelves containing pantry staples along with more ceramic items and tools speak to the immersive work-life dimension of the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practice (top, left).

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“IT FEEDS OUR SOULS TO WORK TOGETHER EVERY DAY AND CREATE IN OUR STUDIO. IT’S ALWAYS ENERGIZING.” -SEAN DOUGALL

is sculpting the mezzanine bar and reception desk in situ, and together they’re designing and making the furniture, lighting and art, in addition to crafting the eatery’s graphic identity. Their commitment to storytelling may be what makes their work so singular. Paulson’s academic background, which includes a teaching stint at New York University and time in a French-literature Ph.D. program, have made it second nature for him to process their output through lenses both critical and narrative. Asserts Paulson: “A table is just a table unless there’s some narrative context behind it. We want our pieces to hopefully shake the air a little because they have a sort of storytelling behind them.” Their philosophy is evident in their challengingly gorgeous Ocean of Emptiness pieces, rendered in bronze, nickel and porcelain. The collection considers emptiness, as not a negative space, but as a form—“A virtual reservoir of possibilities,” says Dougall—and pays special attention to how the pieces play with light, using materials that both reflect and absorb it. That all of their pursuits come together in their sky-lighted, window-filled work space feels like kismet. “It’s super dreamy,” admits Paulson. “We have the early morning light and by evening when it transitions to sunset, it’s just beautiful.” Expectedly, for two partners who are so in sync in every way, Dougall shares his sentiment. “You know, it’s funny because we are in a lightbulb factory and our work is really about light and how it interacts with the world around us,” he says wistfully. “I think there’s a bit of romance to it all.”

The coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rooftop greenhouse functions as an ideas laboratory, while the succulents arrayed around it have provided inspiration for their upcoming collection. Dubbed Atlas, a weaving from the duoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dark Matter series (opposite, left) is composed of jewelry-grade metal wire and wool. Another weaving awaits completion on the loom (opposite, right).

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METAL WINNER THREADED THROUGH A STYLISH CONTEMPORARY CORONADO ABODE ARE LUXURIOUS METALLIC ACCENTS THAT STRIKE A GLAM NOTE. WRITTEN BY JENNIFER SERGENT / PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARYN MILLET

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INTERIOR DESIGN / KELLY HINCHMAN, STUDIO H DESIGN GROUP

efore a mutual friend introduced Wanda Aurich to designer Kelly Hinchman, Wanda had already chosen most of the tile and stone for the new house in Coronado she was designing with her husband, Scott. It was the fourth home the couple had built together and this time around, Wanda knew she wanted a designer to take the interiors to a higher level than they had in their previous homes, envisioning a clean, sleek residence that reflected a feeling of ease and comfort. Wanda and Hinchman connected immediately, and the designer was off and running, using Wanda’s selections as the foundation for the rest of the design—starting with the unusual porcelain tile backsplash in the kitchen. “Once I saw that, I thought, ‘Okay, I know where I can take this,’” the designer recalls. Thus was born a “metal story,” which weaves gunmetal, brass and copper tones in varying degrees throughout the house. The theme begins at the entry, where drum-form

ceiling lights, with shades in differing metals, hang both inside and outside the massive pivoting steel front door. Copper-leaf wallcovering embellishes the ceiling recess in the foyer and dining area (a similar material makes an appearance on the custom platform bed in the master suite). Brass pendants outline the bar that runs parallel to the dining room table, while gunmetal shelves that Scott designed hang behind the bar counter. Nowhere is the story more pronounced than in the moody kitchen, filled with deep gray lacquer and black granite. There, Hinchman designed a cage-like brass light fixture to go over the island, which shines against the darkhued backsplash. “I wanted to build more mass above to balance off the heavy colors,” she says. But Hinchman explains that it’s not all bling. “We tried to balance the high-gloss lacquer panels with leathered-finish granite countertops and reclaimed wood,” she says, noting the ash-toned wood ceiling over the adjacent breakfast nook.

Opposite: Designer Kelly Hinchman imbued a Coronado home with metallic accents, including in the linen-and-metallic fabric by Sahco dressing the windows by the living area seating group. The swivel chairs, in Nobilis velvet from Kneedler-FauchĂ¨re, and Oly table are from Designers Resource Collection; they all rest on a Loloi carpet. Artwork by Ann Wilson Bates adds interest to the space. Below: The three flat-screens in the living area are integrated with the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crestron automation system, which was installed by Precision Tech Connect. Hinchman conceived the sectional, as well as the lacquered coffee table with a nested ottoman, and upholstered it in Kravet velvet. Near the Rene Cazares lounge chair is a Christian Liaigre side table.

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Creating a Texas-coastal vibe, reclaimed wood from Frost Hardwood Lumber Co. extends from the kitchenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breakfast nook ceiling to the loggia as the space opens through Sierra Pacific Windows bi-fold doors. The breakfast table by Stone Yard is surrounded by McGuire chairs and illuminated from above by Arteriors pendant lights.

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As for the upholstery, Hinchman always starts with a “pile”—an assortment of fabrics, textures and finishes that evolves and grows. The Aurichs’ pile included shades of eggplant, taupe and gray, plus hides and metallics—and Texas Longhorn orange. “I went to UT,” Wanda says, referring to The University of Texas at Austin. “Kelly knew from the get-go that I liked orange.” Thus, the velvet dining chairs carry the school’s signature rust-orange hue, as does the felt-and-faux python vinyl on the poker table that Hinchman designed for Scott’s weekly games. “That is a very Texas poker table,” the designer notes. The reclaimed-wood accents on all three levels are another nod to the Aurichs’ native Texas, as they were inspired by similar details in their friends’ Houston home. Scott’s desires for the interiors focused on smart-house technology, and he worked with Ryan Aguilar at Precision Tech Connect to automate every function—lights, audio/video, temperature, security, pool and outdoor water

features—and make them operable from an iPad. Technology and design intersect in areas such as the bar, where light shines through the thick onyx countertops. “The lighting is a key ingredient to make everything cohesive and balanced,” Hinchman says. The glowing onyx is answered from above with adjustable brass-cylinder fixtures. “Generic lights would make the scale fall flat,” she adds. The designer’s attention to light plays to tremendous effect in the master suite, where delicate orbs glow above the bedside tables, a giant mass of “bubbles” crowns the tub, and smoky fragments cover a chandelier in Wanda’s dressing room. “I spent a lot of time on the lighting, making sure each piece was unique,” Hinchman observes. Ironically, the home’s contemporary architecture and interiors were never intended for the property. The original house plans, purchased with the land, called for a Craftsman-style design that’s more common on the island, but the Aurichs asked the architect of the original plans,

Gibson Lighting executed Hinchman’s design for a brass light fixture—the kitchen’s focal point. Apparatus sconces light the backsplash covered in Solistone tiles. Hay stools from A+R pull up to the island topped with granite from Mármol Export. The cabinetry material is by Alvic and was crafted by Holland’s Custom Cabinets. Pirch supplied the Gaggenau hood and ovens and Waterstone faucet.

Below, left: Pots of succulents top a Janus et Cie table on the loggia, a covered space that offers homeowners Wanda and Scott Aurich, avid entertainers, the perfect spot to host gatherings. Below, right: Hinchman selected the loggiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Loloi outdoor carpet, while the Janus et Cie sofa is from the Aurichsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; existing collection of furnishings.

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The homeowners worked with Allen Di Donato, of Di Donato Associates, the original architect of the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans, to create a layout that emphasizes indoor-outdoor living, as seen here in the covered loggia.

Scott designed the steel shelving, fabricated by Gibson Lighting, that lines the walls behind the onyxtopped bar. The lights above the bar are by Apparatus, and the stools are from Thomas Hayes Gallery. The homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior doors are from Alpine Door & Trim.

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Beneath an Ochre chandelier from David Sutherland stands a Hinchman-designed walnut table. Osborne & Little velvet, in an orange hue that nods to Wandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University of Texas at Austin allegiance, covers Bright Chair Company dining chairs from Thomas Lavin. Limestone from Unique Stone Imports is underfoot throughout the first floor.

The painting from Quint Gallery in the upstairs hallway was an anniversary gift from Scott to Wanda. The sconces that flank it are by Holly Hunt, and the bench is by Outpost Original. Custom-stained hickory from Frost Hardwood Lumber Co. graces the floor.

Below, left: Buster, the Aurichsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dog, climbs stairs featuring a steel frame fabricated by H&M Wrought Iron Factory. The stairs lead to a second floor and from there to a retractable skylight that gives access to a rooftop deck. Below, right: The Aurichs had stone remaining from their previous home, which they used for a powder room vanity. The fixtures are by Kallista from Pirch, and the wallcovering, with gleaming chips of mica, is by Phillip Jeffries.

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An Oly chandelier from Designers Resource Collection suspends over the Hydro Systems tub from European Bath, Kitchen, Tile & Stone in the master bathroom. Workstead pendants clustered in a corner of the bath hang by the Artware mirror. Whimsical accents come from the round Arteriors table and the Outpost Original Mongolian fur vanity bench. The Pierre Frey shade fabric is from Kneedler-Fauchère.

Allen Di Donato at Di Donato Associates, to modify them in favor of the couple’s modern aesthetic. “Contemporary’s not the market-driven style, but for us it’s great, because it can open up so easily,” says Scott, a longtime real estate broker. He noted that his recent 60th birthday party had more than 100 people flowing in and out with ease thanks to custom bi-fold glass doors that make the walls disappear between the living spaces and the pool terrace. Hinchman was on the same stylistic page, designing sleek furnishings that make entertaining and circulation easy, such as the great room sectional. An ingenious piece of seating, one side of the sectional is backless and open to the adjacent conversation area’s chic, swiveling chairs, while the other section features seating on both the front and back. “The Aurichs are big entertainers—fit, healthy, super stylish,” Hinchman says, explaining that she covered the furnishings in rich fabrics to reflect that sophistication. “I wanted to give them a sexier approach to the textures.” For her part, Wanda was thrilled with the collaboration. “She understood what we were trying to do,” she says. “The fact that we got along so well and we have such similar tastes— I couldn’t tell you who was the captain.”

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AS K T HE EXPE RT How would you describe your clientele? The line between designer and client has been blurred a bit, because there is so much access to design and style information. Our clients are at the forefront of this by being well-educated and sophisticated enough to collaborate in a meaningful way with an architect or designer. More engagement and personal investment in the project by all parties bodes well for the success of the project. What is your creative process? What is your favorite part of it? Sometimes a solution emanates from experience, and sometimes the process is more like a shotgun approach. I like being unafraid to try different choices until there is an organic solution that feels true. What is your favorite style to work on and why? I appreciate any style that has been well-executed, but I grew up in a succession of midcentury modern homes, so I probably lean a little in that direction.

MARK DREXLER + ASSOCIATES From a luxurious enclave nestled in the Hollywood Hills to a sprawling Bel Air mansion, Mark Drexler + Associates has built a portfolio showcasing some of the most stunning home building and remodeling projects in the Los Angeles area. While the scope of projects the firm has completed is indicative of a large-scale firm, president Mark Drexler has ensured that his namesake company maintains the intimacy of a boutique firm. “We sought to be more of a boutique, as opposed to a mega organization,” Drexler explains. “I felt we could fill a niche in the ultra high-end residential market, and though we have built from the ground up and completed makeover remodels, our projects tend to be very fine remodels and additions.” For Drexler, the firm is a culmination of his lifelong passions. “Art, architecture, design and building have been a part of my life ever since I can remember because they were also an important part of my parents’ life, and later my architectural studies,” he says. The firm is committed to providing the highest quality products and completing projects on time and on budget, but exemplary customer service is always a top priority. “Ourw key influences are always the clients and designers with whom we work. It is imperative that we are engaged in their vision,” Drexler says. “We want our work to be recognizable by the quality of craftsmanship, but there is no better measure of success than when our clients refer us and call us back for subsequent projects.”

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AS K T HE EXPE RT What are the key influences in your work today? My surroundings—I am fortunate to live in Malibu, which provides so much natural beauty.

Eytan Levin President 25001 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, California 310.317.9922 eytan@malibumarketdesign.com malibumarketdesign.com

MALIBU MARKET AND DESIGN Epitomizing the cool and casual, yet highly sophisticated Malibu lifestyle, the Malibu Market and Design showroom itself is as unique and refined as the carefully curated selection of furnishings, lighting and accessories found within it. Nestled on two acres of terraced land overlooking the ocean, the showroom offers an extraordinary selection that includes such items as metal fire pits, iron sculptures, teak tables, kitchen and bath cabinetry, wood flooring, pots, planters, Buddha carvings, Indonesian sofas and Italian upholstery among many others. “The philosophy behind our company is simply to bring new ideas and inspiration to design. We really spend a lot of time looking for new ideas and product,” says president Eytan Levin, whose combined design industry expertise and real estate experience has contributed to the success of the firm. “I draw most of my inspiration from traveling and always researching new ideas. My favorite part is the different people I come in contact with who inspire what we do.” Established in 2006, the firm has grown to become one of the most sought-after destinations for innovative products and design, but Malibu Market and Design is also known for its exceptional customer service. “We strive to create an experience and bonding between the client and their home throughout the project,” explains Levin. “A successful project is one that seems to flow with great synergy between the team and the client.”

TOP: To account for sea and sand elements, a microcement flooring was used on the lower level of this remodel and redesign of a 1957 post-and-beam home on La Costa Beach in Malibu. BOTTOM: This Malibu home, built in the early 1970s, was remodeled to achieve the client’s desire for a clean environment with modern touches that still maintained the original feel of the home.

Speaking to your line of work, what constitutes “good design”? Good design is a seamless palette that does not jump out but melts into its surroundings. What are you working on next? I have a few projects in the works. My favorite is the beginning of a new, truly eco-friendly resort in the Fiji Islands.

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Kern & Company/Susan Spath Interior Design

James C. Leonard

Susan Spath is passionate in her desire to realize a distinctive brand of luxurious living, bringing her touch to projects on a level incorporating architectural planning, bespoke cabinetry and personalized interior design to deliver environments that exemplify living beautifully.

Great in both scope and style, the work of James C. Leonard can be found in many of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest homes. He routinely works with designers and galleries that represent him to assist in finding that special painting that turns a great home into an exceptional one.

kerncodesigns.com | 858.259.7722

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Closet Factory

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When it comes to the custom design of one of the most personal rooms in your home, Closet Factory aims to transform your closet and make space for everything. With an inspired closet design you are able to easily find what you need, take charge of your morning routine and discover a feeling of harmony to carry you throughout your day. The Closet Factory approach turns organization into art and your closet into an oasis.

Donna Johnson, owner of Luxury Designer, has built her internationally acclaimed design firm around creating interiors for high-end residences, impact merchandising for builders and private clients, hotels, restaurants, medical/corporate office buildings and yachts. Luxury Designer has been creating beautiful interiors for more than 33 years.

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Karo Studios

Michael Caruso

Inspired by nature’s elegance and architecture’s precision, Karo, a meticulous artist, has created Sunset. This threedimensional design with metal and glass has the beauty to warm up any space with a modern touch. Available in custom sizes.

karostudios.com | 818.568.5466

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Resting upon a bluff-top near the Pacific Ocean and graced with coastal breezes lies a custom-built, gated estate completed in 2008. This home exudes peaceful tranquility as well as the ultimate in privacy. The single-level, five-bedroom, seven-bathroom design spans approximately 5,650 square feet. Offered for $5,988,000.

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Neolithic Design Stone

Neolithic Design Stone acquires the finest reclaimed stone fire mantels. The timeless beauty of old carved limestone whispers of time gone by. Stare dreamily into the flickering flames, read stories to the young ones or sip wine while holding hands with your love—a statement fire mantel can evoke all the romance and tranquility a home needs. neolithicdesign.com | 949.955.0414

AWARD-WINNING AQUATIC ARCHITECTURE Questar Pools & Spas

TRENDSETTING STAINLESS Renaissance Design Studio

Skip Phillips, Questar Pools’ owner and founder, is one of the world’s most renowned designers and builders of custom swimming pools, spas and other forms of aquatic architecture. The Questar body of work includes some of the most beautiful and technically advanced watershapes of the modern era.

In the Renaissance Design Studio, clients can expect to find one of the most comprehensive collections of architectural hardware in the world. Additionally, its unique collection of designer plumbing fixtures, handmade doors, staircases and custom millwork provides clientele with an experience offered by no other showroom in the country. What truly sets Renaissance apart, however, is the wide range of talents and possibilities it offers its clients under a single roof.

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TONYONTHEWEB is a full service marketing and web design studio specializing in dynamic websites for the creative professional. All ”TONYONTHEWEBSITES” are clean, sophisticated and easy to navigate. Our clients have been featured in every major design, fashion, beauty, fitness and entertainment magazine including LUXE, Architectural Digest, Metropolitan Home, Elle Decor, Vogue, W, Bazaar, Glamour, Marie Claire, Allure, Men's Fitness, Men's Journal, Self, Shape, Vanity Fair, InStyle, People, Us, and countless others. We pride ourselves on personalized service and attention to detail. Call us for a FREE estimate.

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César holds a BA in Business & Communications. As the head of interior design at Tag Front, César believes the heart of architecture and design comes from an innovative combination of vision, functionality and style, and that designers do their best work when they establish meaningful client relationships that enable them to express their clients’ passions. Los Angeles has been home to Cesar for 15 years. Some of his most recent projects he has worked on are the Franklin Residence, West Hollywood and the Bel Air Residence.

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ARCHITECTS

epoca 415.864.6895 | San Francisco epocasf.com

CCS Architecture 415.864.2800 San Francisco | New York ccs-architecture.com

Michaan’s Auctions 510.740.0220 | Alameda michaans.com Westlake Design Center belliniimports.com cestlavieantiques.com chandelierfinelighting.com

APPLIANCES

Charles R. Stinson Architecture + Design 952.473.9503 charlesrstinson.com d’Arcy & Associates Architecture, Inc. 949.407.7760 | Irvine darcyarchitecture.com Dean Meredith Architecture deanmereditharchitecture.com

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Design Artistry designartistry.com James C. Leonard 925.314.9451 jamescleonard.com Jardine Studio 619.886.1549 | San Diego lizjardinestudio.com Karo Studios 818.568.5466 karostudios.com

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Vintage Timberworks, Inc. 951.695.1003 | Temecula vintagetimber.com

CUSTOM FIREPLACES California Mantel + Fireplace, Inc. 714.646.4945 | Anaheim calmantel.com

CUSTOM WOODWORKING

Atherton Appliance & Kitchens 650.369.1794 | Redwood City athertonappliance.com

Fergus Garber Young Architects fgy-arch.com

Dacor dacor.com

Fleetwood Joiner | Avalon Architectural 949.640.0606 | 858.642.0606 avalonarchitectural.com

ASID - California Peninsula Chapter 408.906.9577 asidcapen.org

DAO 310.289.8717 | Los Angeles daohome.com

Miele mieleusa.com

Kurt Krueger Architects 310.979.9945 | Los Angeles kurtkruegerarchitects.com

High Point Market highpointmarket.org

LCR Furniture & Design, Inc. 949.582.8744 | Laguna Hills lcrfurniture.com

Monark Premium Appliances 855.916.6627 monarkhome.com

Michael Lee Architects 310.545.5771 | Manhattan Beach mleearchitects.com

Illumination Foundation 949.273.0555 | Newport Beach ifhomeless.org

Vintage Timberworks, Inc. 951.695.1003 | Temecula vintagetimber.com

Officine Gullo USA 800.781.7125 officinegullo.com

South Coast Architects 949.720.7022 | Newport Beach southcoastarchitects.com

BUILDING MATERIALS

DECORATIVE PLUMBING

Cooritalia cooritalia.com

Faucets N’ Fixtures Decorative Plumbing & Hardware 714.639.9234 | Orange faucetsnfixtures.com

Sub-Zero Wolf subzero-wolf.com Sub-Zero Wolf 949.586.3669 renwessales.com

ART + FRAMING

ASSOCIATIONS

Cori Redstone Studio coriredstone.com

Thompson Building Materials 310.830.5584 | Los Angeles thompsonbldg.com

DAO 310.289.8717 | Los Angeles daohome.com

Thompson Building Materials 714.998.9337 | Orange 619.287.9410 | San Diego thompsonbldg.com

7th & Seventh Designs 323.203.1823 | San Diego seventhdesigns.com

DESIGN CENTERS Laguna Design Center 949.643.2929 | Laguna Niguel lagunadesigncenter.com

PROMOTION

Malibu Market and Design

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DOORS + WINDOWS

San Francisco Design Center 415.490.5888 | San Francisco sfdesigncenter.com

DOORS + WINDOWS Agoura Sash and Door 310.359.8431 | Westlake Village agourasash.com Builder’s Window Supply 858.552.0107 | San Diego builderswindow.com Crown Garage Doors & Gates 949.348.0458 crownsgd.com

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FLOOR COVERINGS

Newman Windows and Doors 760.438.8080 | Carlsbad newmanwindows.com

North County Blind Company, Inc. 760.944.9056 | Encinitas northcountyblinds.com

Samad 888.726.2393 samad.com

Western Window Systems westernwindowsystems.com

Solar Shading Systems 714.556.6025, ext. 66 solarshadingsystems.com

Scott Group Studio scottgroupstudio.com

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Siberian Floors 310.882.5797 | Los Angeles siberianfloors.com

EVENTS

FLOOR COVERINGS

The Lofts at Union Square 336.324.2195 | High Point

Antrim Hand-Loomed Carpets & Rugs 866.311.1018 antrimcarpet.com

Stephen Miller Gallery 650.327.5040 | Menlo Park stephenmillergallery.com

BoardHouse 310.400.5569 boardhousewood.com

Tufenkian tufenkiancarpets.com

FABRICS + WINDOW COVERINGS

Euroline Steel Windows & Doors 866.462.0397 | Santa Ana eurolinesteelwindows.com

Candlelight Systems 949.481.4300 candlelightsystems.com

DuChâteau 888.DUCHATEAU duchateau.com

Universal Tile and Marble 310.451.1900 | Santa Monica universaltilemarbleinc.com

Fleetwood Windows & Doors fleetwoodusa.com/luxe

Creative Window Designs 714.966.1383 | Costa Mesa creativewindowdesigns.net

J.D. Staron jdstaron.com

Venetian Tile & Stone Gallery 949.261.0146 | Irvine venetianstonegallery.com

Hope’s Windows hopeswindows.com/bestviews

Donghia 800.DONGHIA donghia.com

Kyle Bunting kylebunting.com/hides

Vintage Timberworks 951.695.1003 | Temecula vintagetimber.com

LaCantina Doors lacantinadoors.com

Fabricut 800.999.8200 fabricut.com

M. Austin Designer Floors 858.483.3200 | San Diego maustindesignerfloorssandiego.com

LCR Furniture & Design, Inc. 949.582.8744 | Laguna Hills lcrfurniture.com

Fox Linton 470.355.8099 foxlinton.com

Marc Phillips marcphillipsrugs.com

Almond & Co. 415.355.1200

Milgard Windows & Doors 800.MILGARD milgard.com

Janet Yonaty 310.659.5422 | Los Angeles janetyonaty.com

Nourison nourison.com

At Hom 619.744.9974 | San Diego at-hom.com

Modern Steel Doors 800.406.1958 modernsteeldoors.com

Judy’s Custom Workroom 949.360.0780 | Aliso Viejo judyscustomworkroom.com

Pacific Hardwood Flooring 800.577.0096

Bernhardt bernhardt.com

FURNITURE + ACCESSORIES

PROMOTION

Dugally Oberfeld, Inc.

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Bluestone Main 707.765.2024 | Petaluma bluestonemain.com

Hold It Contemporary Home 619.295.6660 | San Diego holdithome.com

Natuzzi Italia natuzzi.us

Westlake Design Center belliniimports.com cestlavieantiques.com chandelierfinelighting.com

Bright Chair 888.524.5997 brightchair.com

Indigo & Poppy 925.962.9201 | Lafayette indigoandpoppy.com

Organic Modernism organicmodernism.com

Caracole 800.468.8730 caracole.com

Ironies 415.487.6180 ironies.com

PH Design 323.278.7999 phdesign.com

Christian Liaigre 212.201.2388 christian-liaigre.us

Kenneth McDonald Designs 714.241.5936 | Costa Mesa kmdshowroom.com

Plantation 415.565.0888 | San Francisco plantationdesign.com

Coup Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Etat 415.241.9300 | San Francisco coupsf.com

LCR Furniture & Design, Inc. 949.582.8744 | Laguna Hills lcrfurniture.com

Poliform 415.255.0135 | San Francisco poliformusa.com

Bradshaw Construction 760.347.4246 | La Quinta markbradshawconstruction.com

DAO 310.289.8717 | Los Angeles daohome.com

Lexington Home Brands lexington.com

Powell & Bonnell powellandbonnell.com

Dugally Oberfeld, Inc. 310.441.5001 | Los Angeles Orange County San Francisco Bay Area docorp.net

De Sousa Hughes 415.626.6883 | San Francisco desousahughes.com

Maison Bertet 323.651.5110 | Los Angeles maisonbertet.com

RH rh.com

Paravati Construction 650.365.3912 paravaticonstruction.com

Flexform 415.800.6576 | San Francisco flexformsf.com

Marge Carson margecarson.com

The Sofa Guy 805.497.3222 | Thousand Oaks thesofaguy.com

Gina B & Company 949.643.1430 | Laguna Niguel ginab.com

Menlo Hardwoods 650.561.4345 | Menlo Park menlohardwoods.com

Stickley 315.682.5500 stickley.com

Ashley Norton Architectural Hardware 800.393.1097 ashleynorton.com

Grayson Luxury 310.652.3220 | Beverly Hills graysonluxury.com

Michael Taylor Collections 415.943.9400 | San Francisco dakotajackson.com

Stone Yard, Inc. 877.595.9732 | San Diego stoneyardinc.com

Baldwin Hardware baldwinhardware.com

HB Luxe hbluxe.com

Minotti Los Angeles 310.278.6851 | Los Angeles minotti-la.com

Thomas Lavin 310.278.2456 thomaslavin.com

Carter Hardware 310.657.1940 | Beverly Hills carterhardware.com

HD Buttercup hdbuttercup.com

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams 800.789.5401 mgbwhome.com

Untitled Rug untitled-rug.com

Expressions Home Gallery 949.221.0600 | Irvine 858.433.9200 | San Diego expressionshomegallery.com

GALLERIES Sheryl Tempchin 619.981.4281 sheryltempchin.com

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

HARDWARE

PROMOTION

Mehditash Design

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INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOMS (continued)

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Renaissance Design Studio 310.652.0964 | Los Angeles 818.222.2771 | Woodland Hills rdstudiola.com

Kambur Construction Group 310.444.0600 | Los Angeles kamburgroup.com

Caitlin Wilson Design San Francisco caitlinwilson.com

Arlene Hacatoryan 1.949.637.3060 | Newport Beach arlene-hacatoryan.com

Rocky Mountain Hardware rockymountainhardware.com

Luxe Remodeling 800.683.9020 Los Angeles | Orange County luxeremodel.com

Christina Karras 323.939.9996 | Los Angeles christinakarras.com

ASID California Peninsula Chapter 408.906.9577 asidcapen.org

San Diego Hardware 858.576.1892 | San Diego sandiegohardware.com

Maggetti Construction 408.559.3439 maggetticonstruction.com

Designers Resource Collection 714.754.1577 | Costa Mesa drcshowroom.com

Dawson Design Group dawsondesigngroup.com

Sun Valley Bronze 866.788.3631 sunvalleybronze.com

Mark Drexler + Associates 310.666.7162 Los Angeles | Santa Barbara markdrexlerassociates.com

Kern & Co. 858.259.7722 | Solana Beach 858.756.7560 | Rancho Santa Fe kerncodesigns.com

Holly A Kopman Interior Design 415.339.9386 hollyakopman.com

McCutcheon Construction 415.863.8108 mcbuild.com

Le Dimora 858.261.0600 | San Diego ledimora.com

Intimate Living Interiors 858.436.7127 | Solana Beach intimatelivinginteriors.com

Owen Signature Homes 650.948.9420 | Atherton owenhomes.com

Loggia 415.863.2101 | San Francisco loggiashowroom.com

K. Smith Interiors 714.720.3414 ksmithinteriors.com

Patterson Custom Homes 949.723.1800 | Newport Beach pattersoncustomhomes.com

Malibu Market and Design 310.317.9922 | Malibu malibumarketdesign.com

Kenn Gray Home 310.994.2688 kenngrayhome.com

Baywest Builders 650.216.9600 | Redwood City baywestbuilders.com

RFJ Meiswinkel Company 415.824.6890 | San Francisco rfjmeiswinkel.com

NIDO Living 415.329.5808 | San Francisco nidosf.com

Kimberly Larzelere Interiors 415.946.0780 | San Francisco klinteriors.com

Davidson-Shore Luxury Homebuilding & Development 714.313.6309 | 949.525.5056 davidsonshore.com

Southwinds 949.854.0540 | Costa Mesa southwindscdd.com

Outfit Home outfithome.com/collections

Luxe Lifestyle Design 858.761.6287 | Beverly Hills leannemichael.com

De Mattei Construction Inc. 408.350.4200 demattei.com

Structure Home 818.598.1330, ext. 150 structurehome.com

Westlake Design Center belliniimports.com cestlavieantiques.com chandelierfinelighting.com

Luxury Designer 949.697.5869 | Orange County 702.413.5497 | Las Vegas luxury-designer.com

HARDWARE

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HOME AUTOMATION Modern Home Systems 888.205.6339 modernhomesystems.com

HOME BUILDERS + REMODELERS

Design Line Construction, Inc 415.647.1373 | San Francisco designlinebuilds.com Gonterman Construction 949.697.0746 gontermanconstruction.com

INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOMS

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Abode Marin 415.448.5536 | Larkspur abodemarin.com

Adair Design Group 415.308.7603 | San Francisco adairdesigngroup.com

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Mehditash Design 917.499.3627 | Newport Beach mehditashdesign.com MLD - Mark Liddell Design 323.426.9223 markliddelldesign.com

PROMOTION

Kambur Construction Group

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KITCHEN + BATH

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Nancy Corzine nancycorzine.com

Aran Cucine 310.652.0539 | West Hollywood arancucine.us

Julie Williams Design 415.884.4700 | Novato juliewilliamsdesign.com

Studio Becker 415.255.5996 | San Francisco studiobecker.com

Nicholas Lawrence Design 310.247.8090 | Palm Desert nicholaslawrencedesign.com

Atherton Appliance & Kitchens 650.369.1794 | Redwood City athertonappliance.com

Kitchen Expo 858.456.0050 | La Jolla kitchenexpo.com

THG Paris thgusa.com

Orange Coast Interior Design 949.360.9936 orangecoastinteriordesign.com

Carter Hardware 310.657.1940 | Beverly Hills carterhardware.com

La Costa Cabinets & Design 760.633.1629 | Encinitas lacostacabinets.com

Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry wood-mode.com/zenblend

Pamela Pennington Studios 650.813.1797 | Palo Alto pamelapenningtonstudios.com

Christopher Peacock 888.889.8891 peacockhome.com

Leicht 949.204.3744 leicht.com

Zephyr 415.552.8033 zephyronline.com

Paulina Oldenbrook Home & Design 415.941.4222 | Larkspur paulinaoldenbrook.com

Cooper Pacific Kitchens 310.659.6147 | West Hollywood cooperpacific.com

Luxe Remodeling 310.694.0515 | Los Angeles Orange County | South Beach luxeremodel.com

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

Ruth Livingston 415.435.5264 | Tiburon ruthlivingston.com

DXV by American Standard dxv.com

Pedini San Diego 858.874.5800 | San Diego pedinisandiego.com

HSA Design Group 760.341.1515 | Palm Desert hsadesigngroup.com

Savvy Interior Design Group 714.401.9854 | Anaheim savvyinteriordesigngroup.com

Eggersmann USA 800.276.1239 eggersmannusa.com

Poliform 888.POLIFORM poliformusa.com

Terra Bella Landscape Development 858.335.8151 tblandscaping.com

THE Interior Design 714.256.4600 | Brea theidllc.com

Faucets Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fixtures Decorative Plumbing & Hardware 714.639.9234 | Orange faucetsnfixtures.com

Porcelanosa 877.PORSA.US porcelanosa-usa.com

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery fergusonshowrooms.com

Renaissance Design Studio 310.652.0964 | Los Angeles 818.222.2771 | Woodland Hills rdstudiola.com

Geoscape 949.888.8008 | Lake Forest geoscape.co

66Mint 415.982.4402 | San Francisco 66mint.com

FunTime Cabinet Factory 818.882.2281 | Canoga Park funtimecabinetfactory.com

Rococo & Taupe 650.308.9690 | Menlo Park rococoandtaupe.com

Terra Bella Landscape Development 858.335.8151 tblandscaping.com

Espionage Los Angeles espionagela.com

Hollywood Sierra Kitchens, Inc. 310.659.9290 | Los Angeles hollywoodsierra.com

Ronbow ronbow.com

Trailscape 530.852.5155 trailscape.net

Hutch Remodeling 323.930.1900 | Los Angeles hutchremodeling.com

Signature Designs 619.733.6540 ovationcabinetrysandiego.com

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JEWELRY

LANDSCAPING

PROMOTION

McCutcheon Construction

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LUXURY BEDDING

Foundry 310.271.1123 | Los Angeles 212.759.9332 | New York foundrylighting.com

Duxiana 415.673.7134 | 650.322.7134 San Francisco | Palo Alto duxiana.com

Pride Family Brands pridefamilybrands.com

Hammerton Studio hammertonstudio.com

Naturepedic 310.271.1055 | Los Angeles naturepedic.com/la

Teak Warehouse 800.343.7707 | 866.937.8325 teakwarehouse.com

Hubbardton Forge 800.826.4766 hubbardtonforge.com

Palmpring USA, Inc. palmpringusa.com

Tidelli Outdoor Living 714.825.0054 | Fountain Valley tidelli.com

John Pomp 212.426.7667 johnpomp.com

Scandia Home scandiadown.com

Jonathan Browning 415.401.9999 jonathanbrowninginc.com

Serena & Lily Newport Beach

Lantern Masters, Inc. 818.706.1990 | Westlake Village lanternmasters.com

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POOL BUILDERS Geoscape 949.888.8008 | Lake Forest geoscape.co

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 760.345.2527 | Indian Wells 760.325.4500 | Palm Springs whycb.com Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 760.776.9898 | Palm Desert whycb.com Douglas Elliman Real Estate 310.595.3888 | Beverly Hills elliman.com/california Equestrian Real Estate Caren Kelley 858.350.1018 equestrianre.com First Class Realty Shannon Adams 949.212.1299 7jencourt.canbyours.com

Questar Pools & Spas 760.738.5100 questarpools.com

First Team Estates Bradshaw Residential Group 949.433.3001 | 949.887.0643 bradshawresidential.com

Terra Bella Landscape Development 858.335.8151 tblandscaping.com

First Team Estates - Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s firstteam.com

Modern Forms modernforms.com

Tony on the Web 323.653.8669 tonyontheweb.com

Neptune Glassworks neptuneglassworks.com

West Hollywood Design District westhollywooddesigndistrict.com

Swarovski Lighting swarovski-lighting.com

ORGANIZATIONAL SOLUTIONS

Bennion Deville Homes 888.894.1181 | Greater Palm Springs San Diego County | Orange County bdhomes.com

Hilton & Hyland 310.278.3311 | Beverly Hills hiltonhyland.com

Westlake Design Center belliniimports.com cestlavieantiques.com chandelierfinelighting.com

Closet Factory 888.678.6789 | San Carlos closetfactory.com

BIGHORN 800.551.5578 | Palm Desert bighorngolf.com

Luxury Portfolio Fine Property Collection luxuryportfolio.com

Cascade | Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty cascadesothebysrealty.com

McGuire Real Estate Griffith Partners 415.672.3263 | San Francisco mcguire.com

Coldwell Banker Previews International coldwellbankerpreviews.com

Michael Caruso 949.584.2300 carusorealestate.com

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OUTDOOR LIVING

Between the Sheets 858.847.3300 | Del Mar 949.640.9999 | Newport Beach betweenthesheetsinc.com

Gloster LA 310.274.2461 | West Hollywood glosterla.com

REAL ESTATE

Greg Noonan & Associates 1.800.LA JOLLA (525.6552) lajollahomes.com

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Santa Lucia Preserve 831.620.6762 | Carmel santaluciapreserve.com

Caesarstone caesarstoneus.com

Famosa - The Surface Studio 714.800.1642 | Costa Mesa famosatile.com

Universal Tile and Marble 310.451.1900 | Santa Monica universaltilemarbleinc.com

Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty Suzanne Perkins Santa Barbara suzanneperkins.com

Cambria cambriausa.com

IRG 415.657.0280 | Brisbane 925.829.1133 | Dublin marblecompany.com

Venetian Tile & Stone Gallery 949.261.0146 | Irvine venetianstonegallery.com

Carmel Stone Imports 831.250.7435 | Carmel Palo Alto | Monterey carmelimports.com

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Ceramic Tile Design 415.575.3785 | San Francisco 415.485.5180 | San Rafael ceramictiledesign.net

Neolithic Design 949.955.0414 | Newport Beach 310.289.0414 | Los Angeles neolithicdesign.com

Da Vinci Marble 650.595.2500 | San Carlos davincimarble.com

NS Ceramic Incorporated 805.962.1422 | Santa Barbara nsceramic.com

Ann Sacks 800.969.5217 annsacks.com

Dekton by Cosentino dekton.com

Pacific Shore Stones 818.308.6292 | North Hollywood elementsroom.com

Antolini Luigi antoliniprecioustone.com

Eldorado Stone eldoradostone.com

Surfaces U.S.A. 714.635.0219 | Anaheim surfacesusa.com

RETAIL Office Hours 415.388.6800 | Mill Valley office-hours.com

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TECHNOLOGY Crestron crestronshowroom.com

WINE CELLARS Vinotemp 800.777.VINO vinotemp.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY SYLVIE COGRANNE

FERGUSON SHOWROOM EVENT

Ferguson and Luxe Interiors + Design joined together on September 22 to debut American Standard’s new, ultra-luxury and high-tech 3-D-printed DXV faucets, available first and exclusively at Ferguson as of August 2016. Guests toured the company’s showroom while enjoying hors d’oeuvres by Food Network Star chef Connie “Lovely” Jackson.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRED LICHT

MINOTTI PREVIEW

Luxe Interiors recently hosted a luncheon to celebrate Minotti’s new 2016 collection. Guests learned about the company’s new line and the benefits of working with Mary Ta and the Minotti team. Attendees were also given a tour of Mass Beverly’s showroom and enjoyed coffee and desserts by Taste of Pace.

INSPIRATION FOUND

NORTHERN PRODUCED BY BRITTANY S. CHEVALIER

WE ARE COMMEMORATING THE YEAR’S BITTER MONTHS BY EMBRACING THE NATURAL MANIFESTATIONS OF THE SEASON. REMINISCENT OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS VISIBLE IN THE ARCTIC, THE PIECES FOUND ON THIS PAGE TOGETHER SHOW THAT STYLE MAKERS ARE TAKING THEIR CUES FROM THE WORLD’S GLACIAL LANDSCAPES AND CRAFTING ETHEREAL PRODUCTS THAT WILL REMAIN COOL WELL BEYOND WINTER’S LAST SNOWFALL. Clockwise from top left: Tropicana Lattice Rug by Ferrick Mason / Price upon request / wovenonline.com. NI.26.16,, 2016, by Sam Messenger / davidsoncontemporary.com.. Tango Bracelet in 18kt White Gold and Diamonds / Price upon request / pomellato.com.. Waves Pillow / $99 / rebeccaatwood.com.. Osmosis Fabric in Color 016 / $230 per yard / 4spaces.ch.. Freya Pull in Labradorite / Price upon request / matthewstudiosny.com.. Nordlys (Northern Light) Scented Candle / $39 / skandinavisk.com. Exterior of the Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland / en.harpa.is. Tic-Tac-Toe Set / $595 / sawyercollection.com; barneys.com. Hanalei Drop Earrings / Price upon request / mishnewyork.com. Les Endiablés Candlestick by José Lévy / $630 / saint-louis.com. Castellum Clutch in Silver / $2,700 / rauwolfnyc.com; barneys.com.

HARPA PHOTO: KAYLA STEVENSON.

STARS

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