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CONTENTS

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EDITOR’S LETTER

RADAR

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ON DISPLAY Offering specialized international furnishings and accessories, three platforms are changing sourcing overseas.

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DESTINATION A Cape Town gallery featuring limited-edition African work goes global.

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DEBUT Frank Ponterio’s first collection with Arteriors highlights his masterful attention to detail and family’s Italian heritage.

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ROUNDTABLE Designers dish on their latest seasonal launches and collaborations.

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SCENE Our cheat sheet to all things new and fabulous in the local design community.

MARKET

Above: The courtyard of the Nima Local House Hotel in Mexico boasts an exotic sensibility.

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MATERIAL Luxe looks at au courant colors and compositions in tile design.

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SPOTLIGHT Makers from Central and South America are producing today’s most-coveted pieces.

TREND Products inspired by the refined interiors of three recently opened restaurants.

THE LOOK

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KITCHEN + BATH Global locations influence all that is happening in kitchens and baths.

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THE REPORT Luxe explores the hippest design destinations on every aficionado’s list—no passport required.

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L.A. STORY A contemporary Beverly Hills abode inspires an aesthetic 180, yielding layered, modern spaces. Written by Laura Mauk / Photography by Roger Davies

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LASTING MARK Traditions, motifs and methods old and new provide the spark for an L.A. creative’s textile collections. Written by Monique McIntosh / Photography by Marianna Jamadi

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WAXING NOSTALGIC Embracing Palm Springs’ storied design history, a desert retreat celebrates and preserves the past. Written by Paulette Pearson / Photography

by Joshua McHugh

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A HOUSE FOR ALL SEASONS Fresh yet sophisticated interiors define a residence steeped in the rich architectural tradition of L.A. Written by Maile Pingel / Photography by Amy Bartlam

ON THE COVER: The gallery-like spaces of a Beverly Hills house offered designer Trevor Howells the chance to create a collected feel.

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Casa Luis Barragán in Mexico City, shown right and below, inspired this issue’s Spotlight feature with its contemporary aesthetic and global influence.

NO PLACE LIKE HOME There is much to debate/discuss/enthuse about architecture and design. Yet, of this I am emphatic: Good design has to be firmly rooted to a place. There are buildings and aesthetics that we couldn’t imagine anywhere else but from where they sprout.

We lean into a host of cultural influences in this issue of Luxe, with design narratives as varied and interesting as the decorative details that are expressed at the hands of the makers. So, take a spin through our pages and ‘round-the-world reporting. Then, always, return home, for it’s the best way to measure how far you’ve come.

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Take the graphic elegance and saturated hues of contemporary Mexican architect Luis Barragán’s residence-turned-museum in Mexico City. Would this poetic home be as wondrous in Miami, in Los Angeles? I recently visited, and think not. Barragán’s spatial strategy and brilliant play of light and shadow elicit a sense of reverence and respect appropriate to its root.

His masterful residence and studio were the inspiration for our Spotlight story inside.

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RADAR No need to travel far to find the freshest introductions of the season.

Read on to discover the latest in home decor and design, stateside and abroad.

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nternational furnishings and accessories have long been synonymous with elevated living—each piece’s highly crafted form and place of origin adding a dynamic layer. And whether it makes a grand statement as a room’s centerpiece or plays a supporting role as an accent, these global finds stand out as bold characters. Luxe explores three companies offering wares by both emerging and established artisans from around the world that were previously only available to the trade. Let the hunt begin!

Cool Factor: Before the existence of its three shops and online presence, Urban Zen was founded more than 20 years ago by Donna Karan as a philanthropic endeavor and center for change. During a trip to Bali, where she sourced and manufactured her original furnishing pieces (and continues to do so), she felt a true connection to the people and their craft. Traveling around the world since and working with artisans globally, Karan’s intention is to give back in a larger sense through health care initiatives, education and cultural preservation to the places she sources from. What you’ll find: Representing more than 45 artisans

in 20 different countries, Karan’s two shops in New York (Manhattan and Sag Harbor) and one in Los Angeles offer not only furnishings, accessories and clothing designed by the fashion guru herself and made by the artisans from countries across the world, but they also function as multidisciplinary spaces for seminars, meditation classes, events and other happenings that help to promote the philanthropic arm of Karan’s initiative.

Up Next: A big proponent for helping the citizens of Haiti, Karan just collaborated with Kenneth Cole on an upcoming footwear project set to launch in July.

In her words: “Urban Zen is about forming communities who want to help create change that is needed in the world.”

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ADORNO Cool Factor: The brainchild of Martin Clausen and Kristian Snorre Andersen, Adorno is an online platform that empowers independent designers from 16 cities worldwide by featuring their unique or limited-edition pieces that have been carefully selected by local curators.

Revamping the traditional collectible design market often dominated by physical galleries, Adorno works as a digital gallery with a simple and transparent price structure that benefits both the buyer and the designer by connecting them directly. What you’ll find: Inspired by the agriculture and fishing co-operatives in their native Denmark, where individuals prosper working as a unit, the Adorno platform enables autonomous collaborations between curators and designers from urban communities such as São Paulo, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Beirut and Berlin.

Up Next: Believing design should be experienced in real life, the company is in its final stages of implementing 3D technology and high-quality imagery to create the “second” best way customers can inspect and try pieces in their home. In their words: “We hope to contribute to a creative society that celebrates diversity between cultures by providing designers with better opportunities to realize their own dreams and visions as creators.”

The Cocktail light by Hanna Anonen (left) and Not only hollow Cabinet by Dirk vander Kooij are both available through Adorno.

The Invisible Collection offers limited-edition pieces, like the Nomad Stools by Charles Zana, shown flanking the wall, and Chair Conversation by Vincent Darre (right).

Cool Factor: For the first time, exclusive pieces made by a number of the most esteemed names in the business, like Pierre Yovanovitch, Thierry Lemaire and Caroline Sarkozy, are available for purchase, and in most cases, exclusively on Isabelle Dubern-Mallevays and Anna Zaoui’s site, The Invisible Collection. Prior to the launch of the website in 2016, these pieces remained hidden and inaccessible, and one would have to commission these designers for a project to snag one of their sought-after pieces. What you’ll find: Initiated as an outlet to share the pair’s passion for design with a broader clientele, their highly-curated model offers access to furnishings and objets of the utmost quality all made to order by highly skilled creators and architects from around the world such as Bismut & Bismut, Charles Zana and Atelier Vime. Up Next: The details are still hush-hush, but the chic duo, who are based between Paris, London and New York, will bring The Invisible Collection to life in the Big Apple with a new exhibit this November for a second stateside visit since their premiere at Art Basel Miami in 2018. In their words: “It is very exciting to meet with a designer and discover their work, understand their approach, and then select the best pieces for the site. We always look at the work with a curatorial eye.”

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Out of AFRICA SOUTHERN GUILD BRINGS DESIGN BEYOND THE BORDERS OF THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST CONTINENT.

Southern Guild recently showcased a Dokter and Misses collection, which included this limitededition Rat Trap cabinet made of hand-painted steel.

When Zizipho Poswa was growing up in the small South African town of Umtata, there were no art schools or creative role models. As a child, she made paper sculptures, doll clothes and drawings, but even after leaving her home to study art at university, becoming an internationally renowned artist seemed to be an unreachable dream. But then, after forming Imiso Ceramics with Andile Dyalvane, she met Trevyn and Julian McGowan of Southern Guild, and her horizons expanded beyond Africa.

The McGowans started Southern Guild, Africa’s only gallery dedicated to limited-edition and collectible design and art, in 2008 to support design created in Trevyn’s home country. “We returned to South Africa after living in London for several years, and we noticed the extraordinary work being produced without representation,” says Trevyn. “We felt we could provide the opportunity for more people to see and understand African design.” Through Southern Guild’s Cape Town gallery and international exhibitions, they have introduced the work of modern African artists (such as Poswa and Dyalvane) to collectors around the globe, and the response has been enthusiastic.

“I’m exhibiting at top international shows like Salon Art + Design in New York and Design Miami,” says Poswa, who now resides in Cape Town. “I’ve sold my pieces around the world.”

According to Trevyn, collectors—including a large and growing client base in the United States—are reacting to both the caliber and the soul of the work. “Fine art and design in Africa is very forward-thinking, but largely made by hand,” she says. “The hallmark of design from this continent are pieces with a strong narrative.

Many of them tell very personal stories about the maker and his or her journey and most pieces possess a sense of wit and humor, but they are usually functional as well.”

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Poswa’s work, which includes colorful vessels, is a case in point. “I reference my culture, growing up as young Xhosa girl in the rural Eastern Cape, and express my love for Africa as a continent,” she says. “I draw inspiration from our traditional masks, fabrics, textures, beadwork and clothing.” Some of her works translate the color and patterns of African textiles onto vases, bowls and plates.

The art of sculptor Stanislaw Trzebinski, also represented by Southern Guild, is a personal commentary on the often-eroding relationship between people and nature. It’s a tale he knows well, as he currently lives in Cape Town but spent his childhood in the East African bush and on the ocean with his father, surfing and fishing. His bronze works (which range from figurative decorative arts to tables) often feature coral and other watery motifs, sometimes married to the human form.

“I’m looking at the symbiotic relationship we humans have to the natural world that has been all but lost today, with the exceptions of a few indigenous cultures,” he says.

“I want to entice the viewer to take a closer look at the work itself, but also at how we relate to the planet we call home.”

Asking buyers to take a closer look at African design is precisely the goal of the McGowans, as well. “To look is to experience the warmth and the personality of Africa. There’s a sense of non-conformism and joy,” Trevyn says. And by looking, she says you might be creating the next Poswa or Trzebinski, explaining: “Our focus lies in emboldening industry heroes and shaping careers. We want to put future design leaders on a global platform and help them be all that they can.”

Clockwise from top: Trapeze Blue installation

by Xavier Clarisse; a look at Southern Guild’s Cape Town gallery space; and UMTHWALO 3 by Zizipho Poswa.

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Tactile elements play a starring role in Frank Ponterio’s debut collection with Arteriors. The designer conjured ink-like etchings inspired by real-life tattoos on the Flint Containers (bottom) and used handwoven rope on the Johyo Chandelier and Vendee Mirror (left).

“The materials are those that people want to interact with and touch,” he says. The Salotto Cabinet (below) is the crown jewel of the collection.

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As a first-generation Italian American, interior designer Frank Ponterio spent a month every summer with his family exploring the beaches and small towns of Southern Italy, often fitting in a trip to the major metropolises of Venice or Rome. It was on these visits when he observed the attention to detail and sense of pride the Italians took in fabricating everyday features like a chimney or a handmade door handle. “Everything is beautiful and well thought-out. It’s a true Italian’s approach—whether in an artwork or how pavers on the city streets are laid. There is pride in the craft,” says the designer.

Some decades later, the essence of those qualities are on display in Ponterio’s debut collection with Arteriors: a 28-piece compendium of mirrors, lamps and accessories that honors his Italian heritage with a modern perspective. His white-oak Salotto Cabinet, the crown jewel of the collection, was inspired by a pair of bronze doors at the Villa Necchi in Milan. The cabinet beckons

with front panels wrapped in vellum and punched with decorative cut-outs offering a glimpse of what’s inside. “We gave so much attention to that piece,” says Ponterio.

Still, the collection isn’t all romance and history.

The designer drew on his grittier, more urban upbringing in Chicago for many of the pieces, including the Joey Tray, inspired by a childhood acquaintance, who was “a little rough around the edges,” says Ponterio. “I was playing with thickcut hide and how to join the corners. The idea of brass studs came to me, and I thought about adding another accent—brass knuckles—to it.

I sent it to the Arteriors team and said, ‘You’re going to think I’m crazy, but here’s what I want to do.’ It’s an urban nod to Chicago.”

Blending approachability with luxury is a hallmark of Ponterio’s work. It’s also one of the qualities that attracted Arteriors to collaborate with the designer. “Many pieces are rooted in Frank’s love of entertaining, and in his philosophy that the home should be a welcoming and inviting place,” says Mark Moussa, founder and creative director of Arteriors. “At the same time, he is unwavering in his appreciation for materials of the finest quality.”

For a designer who finds comfort in a moody cocktail lounge and a breezy, beachside locale, it’s apparent his collection reflects both sentiments.

“There are two sides of me—the really urban guy and the guy who loves the coasts. It goes back to Italy,” says Ponterio.

“I like mixing things that are rugged with those that are a bit more refined.”

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ALEXA HAMPTON Interviewed by Carrier and Company

You’ve expressed, “It’s been a no-boundaries design process with Theodore Alexander.”

What’s been your favorite exploration? I loved visiting Theodore Alexander’s foundry and seeing all of their metalwork capabilities.

Sometimes simply picking hardware can be a drag, but this wasn’t. They can do anything! You mentioned taking ideas from art, antiques and travel. I am an eternal “Euro wannabe.” I so wish I were European, that I married one and made three little Euros! That said, rich design traditions are everywhere, and the Far East has always held a vast influence over beautiful interiors. A touch of chinoiserie, a chow leg, red lacquer, bamboo motifs: These are all firm members of the design canon.

Any Alexa fave that you are going to use over and over in projects? I am excited to play with the metal console tables immediately. I am also really psyched to have a Napoleon III slipper chair at the ready.

That’s the best part of having a collection: You can selfishly make what your heart most wants!

CARRIER AND COMPANY

Interviewed by Richard Mishaan First off, the Century Collection is stunning. How do you find a balance between creative, new designs, without straying too far from the roots of your brand? Thank you, Richard!

We wanted our collection to be reflective of our assembled interiors, which express dualities—a mix of simple with ornate, sheen with hand and glamour with organic earthiness. For us, having standout pieces, along with simpler forms is very much on brand. How do you divide up your roles as husband and wife once you’re ‘at work’ and how do you successfully partner your visions?

While we generally share an aligned point of view, we each have our own strengths, interests and inspirations.

It is our differences that actually make us stronger—we challenge each other’s choices, but ultimately focus on the shared goals to temper ego with perspective. What do people overlook when designing that can be found in your collection? Versatility.

We designed pieces that can move from room-to-room or coast-to-coast.

Good design travels well!

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Interviewed by Alexa Hampton Tell me about the process for your new EJ Victor collection.

Are you a cocktail napkin conceptualist? Where do the ideas start? Mine start in a bottle of tequila! For me it was daunting, but then I realized I was making it more complicated than it needed to be. I started in retail and commercial space design, so I’ve been designing custom fixtures and furnishings for my entire career. I went back to all my favorite pieces I had designed for brands like Balenciaga but changed the comfort and proportions for people to enjoy in their own homes. How do you describe your collection as a whole and what influenced you?

It’s simple: It’s the idea of new luxury; luxury for a new generation. It’s inspired by the French 1920s with the use of interesting materials like suede and plaster. It’s meant to feel elevated but can also be used in a casual way. What pieces are you taking home with you? Oh, good question: a pair of Holland side chairs and a Foch Chandelier!

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Interviewed by Ryan Korban Do your Colombian roots play a role in your new collection with Theodore Alexander? The fact that Colombia has produced so many creatives means that there is something inspiring us all. Colombia has rich artisans and sophisticated crafts that are both in such demand at the moment. As they say, you can take little Ricky out of Colombia, but you can’t take Colombia out of little Ricky!

What were your go-to materials? I love to see texture and grain in the woods we select. I find that there are so many beautiful patterns that if accentuated can add to the richness of the design. I am lucky that Theodore Alexander’s manufacturing allowed me to work with fine wood finishes, metals and hand-painted panels—the sky was the limit. Who do you see living with your new collection? The Theodore Alexander client is already a sophisticated one. I designed this collection to have versatility, to coexist with furniture the client may already own and to translate well everywhere around the globe. Younger clients may not have some of the more classical pieces, so it’s fun to mix them in with contemporary furniture.

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A LA CARTE AUDREY AT THE HAMMER

The Hammer Museum’s new restaurant, Audrey, elevates Westwood’s dining scene with a look that’s as enticing as its menu. Designed, or reimagined, by Michael Maltzan Architects, who have been working with the museum on a multi-phase renovation and expansion since 1999, and London-based firm Fettle, the striking indoor-outdoor space reflects the flavors of restaurateur Soa Davies Forrest and chef Lisa Giffen’s cuisine: lamb kofta, Swiss chard with anchovy vinaigrette and preserved lemon, hand-cut tagliatelle with mushroom Bolognese and smoked fiore sardo, plus inspired cocktails and wines from small producers. “Our goal was to design a contemporary yet comfortable space that would be a destination for museum-goers and for Los Angeles as a whole,” says Fettle director and co-founder Tom Parker. “We developed a layout in which every seat has a fantastic view, and chose fabrics to complement the food— olive green and orange-pink tones represent the earthy shades of the Mediterranean,” he explains, also noting the colorful tile installation by prominent Cuban-American artist Jorge Pardo whose eye-catching pendant lights sparkle inside the eatery and from trees in the courtyard.

“The design language blends neatly with the existing museum aesthetic while connecting the restaurant to the museum’s public space,” adds MMA principal Gee-ghid Tse. And the public is more than welcome to enjoy a meal or just a drink at the 30-foot-long bar even if viewing one of the museum’s provocative exhibitions wasn’t on their menu.

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How better to mark 30 years in business for designer Thomas Callaway than to add new patterns to his Left Bank fabric collection for Holland & Sherry. He chatted with Luxe recently about how he’s celebrating and what makes these designs so personal. thomascallaway.com How did the collection begin? As an homage to my time studying art history in Paris and Amsterdam. Matisse, Soutine, Braque: They all left an impression. And when I got back to painting, it seemed right for a textile line. We launched in 2015 with nine patterns. Now, having won accolades, we’ve added three original patterns—that’s why they truly blend.

Any favorites? Camargue (top), which is based on French saddle blankets. There’s an almost Navajo element that reflects my love of the American West.

Who’s been using the fabrics? The Wiseman Group in San Francisco, Blackberry Farm in Tennessee and Soho House for their European and Philippines properties.

In what ways have you celebrated three decades in design?

We’ve lunched, dined, had champagne and got right back at it.

There isn’t much time to relax! We’re refreshing homes of longtime clients, designing an art studio, and we have two large houses on the drawing boards.

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The Santa Monica Proper Hotel is an adaptive reuse project that melds a 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival building by Arthur E. Harvey with a contemporary addition by Howard Laks Architects. Inside, designer Kelly Wearstler riffs on the historic side’s Moorish details while focusing on neutral hues and natural materials for a distinctly Californian feel. “We were intentional about working with local artists to bring a truly authentic experience,” she says. The 271-room hotel’s restaurant, Onda—Spanish for “wave”—is headed by chefs Jessica Koslow of Sqirl and Gabriela Cámara, formerly of Cala in San Francisco and Contramar in Mexico City, so expect a menu that fuses Latin and Californian influences. Other highlights: the Surya Ayurvedic Spa, which offers Transcendental Meditation classes through the David Lynch Foundation, and 8,000 square feet of event space. Forgot your surfboard? No worries. Ask for one at the front desk. properhotel.com

TALKING SHOP SHELLEY SIMPSON OF MUD AUSTRALIA

It’s a big year for Mud. How are you commemorating 25 years in business and two years in L.A.? We just exhibited at Salone del Mobile for the first time and debuted our new all-matte collection. We’ve also been holding dinners—including one at John Lautner’s Garcia House in the Hollywood Hills. How has Mud evolved over the years? We’ve added new shapes and colors to meet our personal needs, such as bakeware, the lighting range and party pieces, but we’ve maintained our simple aesthetic and use only the highest-quality porcelain from Limoges, France. We’re a global brand but we still craft each piece by hand in our Sydney studio. What will visitors find at the L.A. shop? The whole range—every shape and color! An immersive experience encourages shoppers to curate their own selection. We also carry tabletop goods from other similarly minded makers, including linens, cutlery, glassware and wooden items. mudaustralia.com 092 / LUXESOURCE.COM

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Acclaimed Manhattan design firm Pembrooke & Ives has branched out to Beverly Hills (9713 S. Santa Monica Blvd.). Founder Andrew Sheinman and his daughter Alexia, creative director, are managing the expansion, with L.A. interior designer Chayse Dacoda tapped to oversee new West Coast projects.

Just in time for summer, MASS Beverly has launched The Outdoors, a new outdoor furniture concept store devoted to high-caliber European makers (9000 Beverly Blvd.). Brands include Exteta and Expormim, as well as Gandiablasco, which is showcasing its curvilinear new collection Solanas, inspired by creative director Daniel Germani’s childhood in Uruguay. Just a few doors up the street, Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan’s new outdoor line, Quadrado, makes its debut at Minotti Los Angeles (8936 Beverly Blvd.).

The teak pieces, influenced by yacht design, include modular lounging (right) and dining options with a sleek and classic sensibility.

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ITINERARY PAUL BASILE

Designer Paul Basile has been quietly taking the San Diego (and beyond) hospitality scene by storm with restaurants like Morning Glory, Plan Check and Born & Raised.

“When I moved here, I was almost 20 and had just withdrawn from college,” says the Detroit native and fourth-generation builder. “I was interested in becoming an architect but didn’t know what to do. I fumbled around and fell in love with designing furniture.” Commissions soon came rolling in and after a stint running his own restaurant, The Guild in Barrio Logan, Basile launched his eponymous design, build and fabrication firm. Now a local of some 25 years, he’s sharing a few of his favorite haunts. basilestudio.com

STAY Fairmont Grand Del Mar: You can’t beat the Grand Del Mar (center, right) for a luxurious place to stay, great wine and even better food.

They have a beautiful adult pool for some quiet time, and I always get a massage if I’m able to sneak away. fairmont.com

PLAY I love going for urban walks—everywhere from Makers Quarter to Balboa Park (top, right) and North Park. There’s so much to see by foot, but when I get a little landlocked, sailing is a nice change of pace. Actually, getting out on the water is essential to see San Diego from a different vantage point.

EAT Hane Sushi: At least once a week, I make a visit to Hane Sushi in Bankers Hill. My ordering is all over the place because everything is very good; on most occasions I get the ceviche roll. hane-sushi.net Manhattan: When I want to go old school, I’ll visit Manhattan restaurant in La Jolla. It’s a great 094 / luxesource.com

little hideaway. Red wine is all I drink, so everywhere I go has to do with a decent wine list. manhattanoflajolla.com Little Italy: I spend a lot of time checking out the restaurant scene, and Little Italy is a great hub right now. We have a few projects there, too: Born & Raised, Ironside Fish & Oyster (right), and Craft and Commerce. littleitalysd.com

SHOP The Rose: Getting out to shop doesn’t happen often, but San Diego is full of great artisan makers and merchants, like Communal Coffee (top, left) and The Rose in South Park, a nice, walkable neighborhood with boutiques. therosewinebar.com Raised by Wolves: It’s a retail concept we did in La Jolla last year—a boutique bottle shop in front and a hidden bar in the back. You can come in for a cocktail and then shop on your way out. They have one of the best spirits selections in the country. raisedxwolves.com

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The production methods of custom lighting company Paul Ferrante are the opposite of cutting-edge, which, contrary to popular thinking, is a good thing. “The handmade, handcrafted and hand-finished products are what set Paul Ferrante apart. The company continues to use time-honored methods,” owner Tommy Raynor says. Spanning three generations and nearly 60 years, the family-owned and -operated business has decades of experience and expertise to draw from. Since business partner and founder Paul Ferrante’s passing 25 years ago, Raynor, along with over 60 employees, has taken the reins with a hands-on approach from manufacturing to product selection. Everything begins with the design, and the designs are born from a deep understanding and appreciation of what has come before. The knowledge of scale and proportion and the ability to get it right in the translation is Paul Ferrante’s signature. Additionally, the company distinguishes itself by its custom capabilities and being able to work with ideas and make them a reality.

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Paul Ferrante recently introduced an exclusive finish innovation, years in the making. This beautiful Faux Bronze lacquer finish is the result of a labor-intensive, multilayered process that provides a convincingly realistic bronze finish on our iron pieces at a fraction of the cost of working in bronze.

Unlike most other high-end lighting and furniture manufacturers, Paul Ferrante introduces new products almost monthly, and has over 1,000 handmade examples of custom lighting and furniture in the product line.

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The architectural duo at Humbert & Poyet brought new life to a hidden gem in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, dreaming up a sophisticated ambience for the brasserie, Beefbar (shown).

Shuttered during World War II, the notable building was later rediscovered and awarded a historic monument status in 1985. Art Nouveau meets Art Deco in this fanciful French restaurant that is truly très chic!

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5. Euclid by Alison Rose in Verde Aurora, Cipollino, Breccia Capraia, and Nero Marbles / Price upon request / artistictile.com

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History was on Linehouse's side when the restaurateurs at Maximal Concepts tapped the studio to design their latest Hong Kong dining experience. Named after John Anthony, the first Chinese man to become a British citizen, this contemporary dim sum spot pays homage to the historical relationship between the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Touches of eastern and western design mingle in this colorful canteen.

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High Point Market Style Spotters share the latest trends in home fashion Canvassing the world’s largest home fashion and design show, a remarkable group of design leaders uncovered key global trends and innovative products sure to define style in the home in the coming months. With diverse, exciting and unique curations, our Style Spotters provide the inside track on the shapes, colors and textures soon to capture the hearts of home enthusiasts around the world.

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“Dramatic and style-defining bases stole the show this High Point Market as showcased here with the perfectly proportioned, rounded shape of the Mr. Brown London Misty Dining table. But tables weren’t the only pieces featuring this trend, as shown here with the Aria Chair from the debut collection of Rawan Isaac.”

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NATURAL CONSIDERATIONS “The most prominent trend I saw at High Point Market was the interpretation of nature, not only in color (green), but also in product construction and application. Amidst all the efficiency that technology provides, now more than ever, there’s a deep need for humans to reconnect to nature.”

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“Strong geometric forms reminiscent of the Postmodern movements of the ‘70s and ‘80s are back in a major way— and more glamorous than ever! Carrier and Company for Century Furniture, Bradley Furniture and Ryan Korban for EJ Victor all explored perfect squares, circles and racetrack forms to channel these Memphis-style vibes with mixed metals and wood tones. Sleek and sexy for sure!”

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Modern MOVEMENT INFLUENCED BY CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, FURNISHINGS CAPTURE THE LIMELIGHT IN A LUIS BARRAGÁN-INSPIRED MISE-EN-SCÈNE. WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH HUEBSCH PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILL AND SUSAN BRINSON

POSTURA PERFECTO Taking cues from Pierre Jeanneret’s Chandigarh chair, the Mexican-made Rhône Chair’s curved shape blends comfort and style. The double-caned seat and back add a traditional lean to its modernist and angular form, fitting with the Alfonso Marina aesthetic of casual elegance. alfonsomarina.com

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RED HOT Partners Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman purchased an 18th-century home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and were so inspired by the vibrant culture and craftsmanship of the country that they decided to plant their business roots there as well. Influenced by a classical Chinese motif, Fisher carved the hand-cast architectural bronze base of the Cloud Box Tea Table in his highly expressive style. fisherweisman.com

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STEELY EYED Sleek, clean lines are taken to the next level in Rodrigo Ohtake’s Pouso Lounge Chair. The Brazilian designer’s supremely minimalist aesthetic drove him to create a chair that would touch the ground at the tiniest of points. Frankly, it’s cutting edge. espasso.com

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but can also be customized to create a design that is very much original. Piero Lissoni, the art director for Boffi, agrees the future of the kitchen is modular, and that these spaces should include “simple elements, where areas of work and life come together.” For the latest Combine series, Lissoni dreamed up a selection of functional monoblocs in varying sizes that can be used with worktops and extractable tables to fabricate a kitchen that is still personalized for its user.

Vipp, a Danish family-run kitchen company that recently opened its first U.S. outpost, understands that design is a very personal endeavor. The firm's hope is that once a modular kitchen is installed, it can act as furniture that can be packed up and brought from home to home or passed on through generations, an idea they coined as the ‘heirloom kitchen.’

While Vipp offers four sleek module units including two islands, a wall component and a taller storage piece, it sticks to one color when it comes to finishes: black. “We found that endless colors and configurations feel

unnecessarily overwhelming,” says Sofie Egelund, Vipp’s concept director whose great-grandfather founded the brand in 1939. The Vipp ethos of less is more allows for the kitchen to work harmoniously with the rest of the home’s high design.

Modular offerings are also a hit with interior designers. Paris-based Sarah Lavoine says, “The kitchen is very technical and relying on a company whose expertise is focused on this area allows me to be more creative in other rooms.” With so many sophisticated materials and configurations, Lavoine is surprised by how custom these modular kitchens can be but without the time-consuming installation and planning that usually follows.

New York designer Alberto Villalobos understands there is no need to sacrifice style or aesthetics with the number of luxury options out there. “I utilize every tool available to me and modular kitchens have proven they are the practical and polished choice in many circumstances,” he says.

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In this South African abode, a whitewashed backdrop sets off Vipp’s black powdercoated steel wall modules and kitchen island. A dramatic lighting installation by VIBIA hangs from the ceiling. vipp.com

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English LESSON TURKISH Delights Australian design duo Tim and Sylvia Hill know a thing or two about beach days, so they decided to create the ideal accessory for long, summer days at the sea with the Dreamtime towel. Inspired by the incredibly soft Turkish peshtemal, the towel’s high-quality cotton is sourced from Turkey's southern region of Buldan and will only get better with each wash. It’s lightweight, absorbent and transitions easily from the beach to home use. maydestore.com

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Handmade by master craftsmen in the idyllic English countryside town of Dorset, each William Holland bathtub uses pure, sustainably sourced copper and takes around 120 hours to complete. The Verdigris Bateau design gets its vibrant hue and patinaed character through natural environmental oxidation.

It’s shown here with Modulate Wallpaper from the Anthology 05 Collection by The Style Library. williamholland.com

ITALIAN Influence Snaidero USA has been bringing made-in-Italy modern kitchens to America for years, and while styles come and go, the tenants of Italian craftsmanship and complete customization remain true.

Elegante is the latest kitchen from Snaidero USA and is shown here in Rosewood, a favorite finish of the midcentury modern aesthetic that works seamlessly in a contemporary setting. Four other wooden cabinetry finishes are also available. snaiderousa.com

SOUTHERN ACCENT Fame Cohen travels the globe in search of the highest quality stone for her slab and tile business, Fame Luxury Stone, and when it comes to color and veining, South American quarries are producing some of the most interesting specimens. fameluxurystone.com 160 / LUXESOURCE.COM

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A custom Jee-O bathtub sits atop a cool gray Carrara marble floor that extends up the wall. The bespoke side tables are from Phillips & Wood.

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For Thomas Furse-Roberts and Graeme Martinow, the directors of architecture and interior design firm Boundary Space, their design ethos for this London master bathroom was be bold or go home. Drawing inspiration from fashion, history and pop culture, Furse-Roberts says, “We were influenced by the ’70s because it has this glamorous connotation but was also a very futuristic time period, so we wanted to channel Blondie and Pan Am here.” The homeowner is in the film industry and the designers were charged with creating a room that not only represents their client’s personality but also the surrounding Notting Hill area, which is known for a strong sense of color and creativity. Mission accomplished. boundaryspace.com

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WITH WANDERLUST ON THE MIND, CREATIVES ARE FLOCKING TO FAR-REACHING DESTINATIONS IN SEARCH OF ART, ARTISANS AND ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS. WRITTEN BY MARY ORE PRODUCED BY JENNIFER CONDON

Much like in the 19th century, when the Arts and Crafts movement espoused a return to the handmade in response to rampant industrialization, today’s visionary talents are turning away from technology and celebrating a return to the authentic. Bringing a modernist zeal to stone, straw, clay and textiles, creatives around the globe are reviving traditional crafts from an entirely new point of view. A desire for connection—to the materials, the process and to the region’s history—is at the heart of this new wave, which favors individuality and the sustained focus on genuine inspiration. Architects, too, are taking cues from their country’s past to build anew or overhaul the old, all the while creating work that’s startling fresh. There’s plenty of luxury, too, in the richness of the resources, the attention to details and the elegance and originality of the vision. Read on as we tour an array of design destinations where authenticity and modernism meet.

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CULTURE TRIP

The walls of Galeriá OMR in Mexico City feature chalk drawings and textiles by Yann Gerstberger, which were part of his solo show “Ice News & Freeway Fetishes.”

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PORTUGAL Minimalist architectural silhouettes, exposed wood construction and high-end whiteon-white interiors give a bohemian-chic vibe to the Sublime Comporta. As the go-to boutique resort for this under-the-radar vacation destination, the Sublime Comporta recently reopened after a complete renovation that included redecorating the rooms in the traditions of the region, adding one of the largest “bio” pools in Europe and building nine poolside suites on stilts. With both a beachy and woodland Zen feel—stretches of unspoiled white sandy coastline lay to the west and forests of umbrella pines and cork trees to the east—its stunning locale is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. It’s also a glamorous and restful basecamp for excursions to nearby villages to discover the indigenous handicrafts for which the region is known. sublimecomporta.pt

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Portugal holds a special place in fabric atelier Pierre Frey’s heart—so much so that the brand developed a panoramic wallcovering called Lisboa (above) that echoes the traditional Portuguese azulejos found on the palaces of Lisbon and Porto. Here, Frey shares his favorite architectural spaces. pierrefrey.com

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Famous for its azulejo-tiled buildings and artisanal ceramics, Portugal is brimming with talented potters who are drawing on the country’s ceramicist heritage while mixing in their own perspectives. As part of their home decor collection, David Pimentel and Arren Williams of Casa Cubista craft bold and bright ceramics (left) from their studio on the Algarve Coast.

Farther north in Alcabideche, Anna Westerlund, of Swedish-Portuguese descent, brings both her legacies to the pottery (right) she creates at her sun-washed atelier. casacubista.com, annawesterlund.com

Oriente Station by Santiago Calatrava: It was in Lisbon that I first discovered this architect and I love everything he creates. He has works in London and France and was the creative mind behind lower Manhattan’s Oculus. His buildings are filled with energy, while being very dynamic and powerful.

Promontorio Headquarters: The impressive interior staircase in this architecture firm’s office is made of concrete, which normally feels heavy, but the curves are graceful and light and entice you to find out where it leads.

Prado: As a culinary institution, of course the food is great, but the architecture is simple and precise. The high, white walls and ceiling are filled with long tendrils of hanging plants making it a refreshing atmosphere to dine.

PHOTOS: A-LIST AERIE, NELSON GARRIDO. AZURE THING, COURTESY PIERRE FREY. CLAY DAY, COURTESY CASA CUBISTA AND ANNA WESTERLUND.

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POSSESSIONS For exciting new design, look no further than Luteca or Ewe—both channel modern principles through artisanal techniques. Luteca offers original and classic designs, such as the Line chair (above), designed by Michael van Beuren, a Bauhaus-trained American who moved to the city in the 1930s. At the design collective Ewe, natural materials are transformed into sculptural collectibles. For the Copal coffee table (below), stonemasons eschewed machinery, opting instead to sculpt Tikal marble into six half spheres entirely by hand. luteca.com, ewe-studio.com

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One of the stars of the Mexican art scene is Galeriá OMR, in the Roma district (site of the Oscar-winning film), which is celebrated for discovering and cultivating some of the country’s most innovative talents, including Jose Dávila, Pia Camil, Gabriel Rico and Yann Gerstberger, a French artist who moved to the city seven years ago.

Gluing hand-dyed mop thread and industrial fabric scraps onto vinyl, Gerstberger draws on myriad influences—Nigerian folk art, Surrealism, graffiti—to create vibrant works that pay homage to Mexico’s rich textile heritage. galeriaomr.com

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Lush tropical foliage and classical architectural elements mix to create an exotic sensibility in the courtyard of the Nima Local House Hotel, built in the late 19th century when the city was known as “little Paris.” One of a handful of house-hotels cropping up in the neighborhood, the Nima feels more like a grand home with a central living room warmed by a marble fireplace and four well-appointed guest rooms.

Although each has its own look inspired by people once connected to the property, they all feature a contemporary sensibility and the latest amenities. nimalocalhousehotel.com

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Brazil’s lively design scene lured back Brunno Jahara, a native who had decamped to Italy to study and work in architecture. Founding his own studio in Rio de Janeiro upon his return, he’s become known for his playful decor made with materials that range from textiles to recycled plastic. Not one to shy away from color, he went with natural hues for a line of woven straw lamps—part of a collaboration with Brazilian fashion designer Carioca Ana Voss— that mixes down-to-earth chic with tropical flair. brunnojahara.com

Overlooking the Copacabana Beach, the Emiliano Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, designed by the local firm Studio Arthur Casas along with Florida-based Oppenheim Architecture, stands out along the line of seafront hotels. Each beachfront room has white folding panels with cut-oval patterns (right) that can be opened for full exposure to the views or closed for privacy while allowing breeze and light to filter through; similar to the light, the façade is ever shifting. Inside, sleek furnishings make this hotel a stellar example of modern glamor in a city long associated with great design. emiliano.com.br

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With her second collection for the high-end furniture brand Artefacto, architect Patricia Anastassiadis of Anastassiadis Arquitetos showcases her gifts for sumptuous minimalism in pieces like the Banco Vivika (bottom) and spaces such as the lobby bar of the new Palacio Tangara hotel in São Paulo (left). Here she shares insight into what makes her native Brazil so special. anastassiadis.com.br, artefacto.com How do you define the region’s design?

Brazilian modernist design is celebrated worldwide, and it was created mostly by

immigrants and their descendants. What truly marks this region’s design is diversity—we live in a cultural melting pot where countless references coexist. What exemplifies that look? Amazing woodwork, marvelous ceramics (with pieces from Marajó Island, for instance) and unique materials (such as the golden grass found at Jalapão) that create beautiful accessories. Did growing up in Brazil influence your approach? My architecture practice is based in São Paulo, a city with a rich and interesting international scene, and my work is marked by this diversity. Also, I’ve always been interested in classical art and architecture, which gives us a deeper understanding of the world. When we understand traditional design, we’re able to create original work of our own. Tell us about the new collaboration with Artefacto. We are always looking to develop timeless pieces with a holistic appeal. And despite their strong visual appeal, they’re not necessarily related to trends. I believe a good design piece ruptures its timeline without losing its aesthetic or functional relevance.

PHOTOS: PATTERN PLAYA, ESTUDIO EUKA, COURTESY HOTEL EMILIANO. WICKER WORK, COURTESY BRUNNO JAHARA. BAR SITU, COURTESY ETKER COLLECTION. DESIGN DOYENNE PORTRAIT, COURTESY NASTASSIADIS ARQUITETOS. BENCH, COURTESY ARTEFACTO.

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Converted from a 19th-century convent and hospital, the lavish new Jaffa Hotel has opened in Tel Aviv. The high-end remodel, which has put this ancient port city on the design cognoscenti’s must-see list, preserved a historic chapel and wall of a 13th-century crusaders’ fortress while sinking a pool—where nuns once tended their orange groves—peacefully below street level.

Deck furnishings by B&B Italia reflect how gracefully modern luxury can engage with history in one of the world’s oldest cities. thejaffahotel.com

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The Design Museum Holon, enveloped in sinuous steel bands in shades of red, is a fitting site for the celebration of Israeli decorative arts. Its iconic façade, the vision of architect Ron Arad, is singular, as is the museum’s mission: As the country’s sole design museum, it is devoted to educating visitors through events and exhibitions about international design and contemporary culture. But it’s the evolving permanent collection, which encompasses Israeli design from the 1930s to the present, that offers new perspectives on the country’s aesthetic legacy and puts into context the energy invigorating a new crop of Israeli designers today. dmh.org.il

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A short walk from the Jaffa hotel is Saga, a wellcurated decorative arts store. Here, a selection of home goods represents the work of some 100 Israeli design studios from established names to emerging talents, including masks by Studio Umasqu (above) and a colored concrete coffee table by Magenta Workshop (below). The store is also just a stone’s throw from the popular Jaffa Flea Market, a conglomeration of stalls where visitors can barter for nearly anything under the sun. However, for design lovers, Saga’s pouredconcrete showroom, inch-for-inch, offers a more disciplined shopping approach with a great thrill of discovery. sagatlv.com

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What distinguishes a genuine expert and artisan? Some say passion; while others point to years of apprenticeship and research, or a portfolio of proven expertise. Often, the most ardent and prolific creators possess a combination of it all. In Mark of the Maker, the idea of authenticity is explored through the work and words of the design industry’s foremost craftsmen and curators.

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Ever since founder Jacob Sperling played with the boiling points of metals and testing combinations of materials, Maxim has seen beyond the limits of aluminum and iron. We have used concrete, corrugated cardboard, hemp and fiberglass fibers to give each fixture a unique look.

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Being one of the first to incorporate LEDs, COBs and edge-lit technology, we have always been on the cutting edge of technology. Through our understanding of technology and our sense of engineering, we create pieces that are brighter, stronger and better for the environment. Recently, we partnered with Philips Hue to create smart home lighting with integrated Hue Technology—a first in North America.

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At the crossroads between high-quality craftsmanship and technological innovation lies Maxim Lighting, the 50-year-old lighting company whose breadth and depth of design have become trademarks of its diverse portfolio. Encompassing two brands—the traditional and transitional Maxim Lighting, and the more contemporary ET2—Maxim Lighting was founded under the leadership of principal Jacob Sperling, who couples design, innovation and quality with a genuine heartfelt business approach. “The company is at its core a family business, from management to how we treat customers,” says director of marketing Adena Sperling. “Maxim’s philosophy is to carry out that family mentality by bringing a personal touch when brightening a home.” Sourced using materials from around the world by a diverse range of craftspeople, Maxim Lighting’s designs reflect the eclecticism of its L.A. community. “Los Angeles is a melting pot of various races, cultures, genders and beliefs that, when put together, results in something beautiful, interesting and bright,” she says. Like Maxim’s designs.

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Full respect for consumers’ health and the environment is guaranteed by using class D4, formaldehyde-free glue, while natural oils ensure that toxic substances are neither emitted before nor after laying the flooring.

Water-based varnishes with a low impact on the environment complete our eco-sustainable production cycle. The CE Conformity Certification and the fireproof classification (in the highest possible class, Bfl-s1) are additional steps toward the achievement of high quality and safety for all.

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All of our wood is naturally dried— meaning it is air-dried, not chemically dried—enhancing the natural accents and characteristics of the wood.

Generations of Italian design and wood making come to life in the solid- and engineered-wood floors from Tavolato Veneto, the Italian manufacturer regarded for its high-quality flooring handcrafted in centuries-old Venetian tradition. Planks, boards, geometrical or artistic inlays, Tavolato Veneto floors are assembled with the same passion and care as when the company was founded 85 years ago.

Made entirely in Italy and distributed to the Los Angeles area through Design Hardware, Tavolato Veneto sources the best woods and the best finishes in the industry. “Every product we use is green and natural. The staining process is done under strict, laboratory-like conditions to enhance the characteristics of each species,” says Matteo Castiglione, Tavolato’s U.S. representative. “Each board is unique and finished under the expert eye of the artist who applies differing amounts of finish to bring out its innate beauty. The drying process is unhurried, allowing the stain to penetrate naturally.

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f anything can turn a traditionalist into a modernist, it’s the Southern California landscape and the indooroutdoor lifestyle that comes with it. Count designer Trevor Howells’ friends-turned-clients—an East Coast couple who’d always preferred traditional aesthetics— as two of modernism’s latest converts. “They’d always gravitated toward classic fabrics, wing chairs and paneling,” Howells says. “But when they decided to make a home here, they looked at a modern house and its simplicity just spoke to them.”

His clients were seeking a West Coast abode where they could eventually retire and fell for a sculptural contemporary by XTEN Architecture in Beverly Hills.

Boasting white plaster walls and limestone floors, “The living room is giant with 40-foot-wide doors that slide open and disappear into the wall,” Howells says. “On one side, it’s completely open to the swimming pool, and on the other, it’s open to the spa. There are views all the way to the Pacific Ocean.”

Before they closed on the house, though, the couple called Howells for advice. “They wanted to know what I thought,” says the designer, who had worked with the couple’s daughter when he was the senior creative director at Ralph Lauren Home in New York. “They weren’t looking for just an interior designer,” he adds, explaining

Designer Trevor Howells used the gallery-like entry of a Beverly Hills home to highlight some of his clients’ art collection. A painting by Perle Fine hangs near a Rolling Greens stone planter, while a work by Dan Christensen is above a pair of Rose Tarlow Melrose House stools. By the opening to the kitchen is a work by William Perehudoff.

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that they had previously collaborated with the late designer Greg Jordan, whom Howells also knew. “He became like part of their family,” he says. “They wanted someone, like Greg, who’s close to them and knows them well.”

Once the house was theirs, the couple commissioned Howells to fill the rooms with richly textured furnishings and a neutral palette that would instill warmth and not compete with their art collection. “They bought a lot of the art for the house in New York, but I helped them purchase some in L.A., too,” he says. Black-and-white photography, which includes work by Brian Duffy, Willy Ronis and Weegee, all hails from Peter Fetterman Gallery and mingles happily with lively modern paintings.

Howells describes the house as “having a kind of Getty Center feel” to the rooms, so he layered in furnishings to offset potential severity. However, the designer shares, “All of the layers are sort of quiet—they don’t fight with anything.” Colors are muted but textures are rich, accented

by greenery to soften spaces without demanding attention.

To create spots where the clients and guests could sit and have conversations, he arranged intimate furniture groupings within the same sizable room.

In the living area, he divided the expansive space in two. On one side, he placed a selection of pieces from Rose Tarlow Melrose House, including a sofa wrapped in stone-washed linen; an 18th-century reclining chair covered in antique French linen; a Georgian caned lounge chair; and a lacquered coffee table with a crackled finish.

The large-scale abstract paintings by Syd Solomon that hang on the wall are drenched in riotous color and lend vibrancy and interest. A second seating area features a vintage raffia screen concealing a projector. “They can turn the space into a screening room in a matter of minutes,” says Howells, who selected a parchmentcolored linen sectional and a large metal coffee table— reminiscent of a Donald Judd sculpture—for the area.

Opposite: Works by Ron Piller line a hallway. The 45-foot-long wool runner, in a herringbone pattern, is from Amadi Carpets. “This house is so tailored and there’s not a lot of extra anything—so it had to be perfect,” notes Howells.

Below: Across the library’s custom shelving by TD[s] is a painting by Dan Christensen. Underfoot is a Decorative Carpets by Stark rug. The armchairs and sofa, all from Rose Tarlow Melrose House, and a vintage Barcelona daybed from Blackman Cruz surround a Gregorius Pineo coffee table.

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Against the muted palette of the living room, a pair of Syd Solomon paintings stands out. For movie nights, a screen drops down in front of them. A sofa, chairs and coffee table, all from Rose Tarlow Melrose House, form one of two seating areas in the space. The grouping is atop a kilim from Amadi Carpets.

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While the living room contains furnishings that lean traditional, the family room showcases contemporary textures and silhouettes. Low-slung, braided rope chairs with vintage denim-wrapped seat cushions, a multicolored kilim and a sofa upholstered in French linen evoke a quintessentially California sensibility. “I love anything that feels a little more natural,” Howells says. “The family room is the most casual space and where they gather for morning coffee and talk.” The designer injected similar notes when he devised the library, where a custom Mondrian-style oak bookshelf and a Barcelona daybed add a quality that’s at once cozy and rich.

In the casual dining area, Howells paired vintage Ralph Lauren Home director’s chairs with a glass and brass table. “Those chairs had been haunting me for 20

years,” he says. “The clients wanted some and I told them I could have them delivered that day,” noting that he found the set at the venerable L.A. dealer J.F. Chen.

When Howells conceived the formal dining room, he went in a more idiosyncratic direction, suspending a Cloud chandelier by Apparatus above a contemporary walnut table and 1940s Italian walnut side chairs. He also placed a midcentury marquetry sideboard depicting a medieval town scene in the manner of Osvaldo Borsani and a pair of geometric steel and brass lamps by Lika Moore. “My clients love modern now, but they’ve always loved the warmth of traditional style,” Howells says. “In this house, there’s nearly every decade, every style. It runs the gamut.

All of the pieces talk to each other in a way that’s eclectic but not frenetic. It’s a mix of the things they love.”

A second entry opens to the pool terrace via a massive Fleetwood pivot door. Howells outfitted the space with a 1930s table by Otto Wretling from Lief, vintage French leather-upholstered club chairs from Lucca Antiques and a largescale painting by Susan Vecsey from Berry Campbell in New York.

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by XTEN and built by Boswell Construction, seamlessly integrates the indoors and outdoors, giving the clients, East Coast transplants, the perfect opportunity to enjoy Southern California’s climate. Howells placed RH umbrellas and chaise lounges around the pool.

“ALL OF THE PIECES TALK TO EACH OTHER IN A WAY THAT’S ECLECTIC BUT NOT FRENETIC. IT’S A MIX OF THE THINGS THE CLIENTS LOVE.” –TREVOR HOWELLS

Opposite: Suede from Ashbury Hides covers the Posse Furniture four-poster bed in the master suite, which is dressed in Frette linens. Bronze Chuck Moffitt lamps from Blackman Cruz top the Rose Tarlow Melrose House bedside tables. Grass cloth by Newcastle Fabrics is on the walls.

The rug is a 1920s Tabriz from Rugs & Art; the drapery fabric is Ralph Lauren Home.

Below: The office is furnished with a Williams Sonoma Home desk, an antique desk chair from J.F. Chen, a pair of chairs from Diva Group, and a Decorative Carpets by Stark rug.

Above the B&B Italia sectional in the outdoor living room is part of a Samuel Beckett poem, rendered in the client’s handwriting, by artist Lisa Schulte for Nights of Neon.

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IN HER EVERY DESIGN, A LOS ANGELES CREATIVE FINDS A DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE PAST AND PRESENT. WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIANNA JAMADI

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The studio of L.A. textile designer Brook Perdigon offers plenty of space to display pillows covered in her work, below, along with room to show images she uses for inspiration, far right.

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or L.A. textile designer Brook Perdigon, the path from idea to finished product is marked by twists and turns. Just one notion can launch a journey through centuries and continents—from Native American iconography to Indian block prints and from Congolese bark cloth drawings to the surreal works of artist Joan Miró. The result is an eponymous line of textiles and wallpaper that depicts a mix of eclectic, organic patterns embracing what Perdigon calls an imperfect geometry. “I use these inspirations as a diving-off point, and let history lead me to something new,” she says. What all of these varied sources have in common is a strong tradition of making. “I am fascinated by how people throughout time used their hands to create and how critical this instinct was to their existence,” she notes.

From her new Atwater Village studio, Perdigon strives to capture that handmade spirit. She experiments with motifs using various analog techniques, whether painting sketches or cutting out stencils with X-Acto knives. “I love the wonkiness of the shapes that come from drawing with a knife,” she says of the latter process.

To create patterns for her second collection, New Lands, she even traveled to India to learn traditional block printing.

Though her final layouts and pattern repeats are finished digitally, incorporating crafted details “is important for preserving the artist’s hand,” she explains. “Computerizing everything takes the life out of a pattern. The imperfection lets you know it originated from a human being.”

For her textiles, the designs are silk-screened onto Belgian linen, while her wallpapers are digitally printed onto sisal grass cloth or vellum.

Preserving a connection with fellow creatives in L.A. is fundamental for Perdigon. Besides working exclusively with local printers to produce her textiles, she also has collaborated with artist Jill Spector on two performance art projects that incorporate her designs. In one, as part of an experimental dance, performers interacted with the line and form of her Ituri motif, which covered a 13-foot-deep pool turned stage. To launch her recent collection, Meridians, Perdigon and Spector created a series of photographs in which dancers moved and manipulated the fabrics to intersperse within natural surroundings. “Having this dialogue with others keeps my work alive,” says the designer. “It’s so much fun working with people locally to execute a vision.”

As for what comes next, Perdigon is never certain. What endures, though, is her sense of adventure and trust in serendipity. “For each new collection, I try to make a challenge for myself,” she notes. “And when I start, I can never guess where the pattern will take me.”

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WAXING NOSTALGIC THE WORK OF ICONIC DESIGNERS SHINES THROUGH IN THE RESTORATION OF A PALM SPRINGS RESIDENCE. WRITTEN BY PAULETTE PEARSON / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSHUA MCHUGH

INTERIOR DESIGN / TRACY AVERILL, AXIS DECORATIVE ARTS

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Opposite: Designer Tracy Averill’s Palm Springs residence boasts carved doors by the architect William Krisel that open to an entry Averill describes as “dark and moody.” The Karl Springer bench rests atop a custom rug Averill designed. The artwork is by William Bowie from 1stdibs.

Below: Hal Broderick and Arthur Elrod as well as Val Arnold renovated and refurbished the home over the years. Averill furnished the living room with a Romeo Rega table, Charles Hollis Jones chairs, and a Karl Springer backgammon table between Milo Baughman tub chairs.

Art by Averill’s partner, Foster Eastman, hangs above a sideboard by Broderick and Elrod.

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esigner and decorative arts dealer Tracy Averill first visited Palm Springs around a decade ago, making the trek for Modernism Week. Drawn to the area’s midcentury modern houses, he and his partner, Foster Eastman, eventually embarked on a search for their own desert getaway. Their pursuit ended with a hidden gem in the city’s Las Palmas neighborhood. “When we walked through the door, we knew it was the one,” Averill recalls. As a bonus, they were delighted to find it came completely furnished—not with typical holiday-home pieces, but with treasures by the likes of Karl Springer and Romeo Rega.

As research would later reveal, the furniture was a holdover from updates done throughout the years by some of the region’s most acclaimed design names.

Originally built in the 1930s as a Spanish Revival-style bungalow, the house underwent a major renovation and expansion by renowned midcentury modern masters Hal Broderick and Arthur Elrod in 1968. The pair also created several of the custom pieces that remain today, including a sideboard in the living room. The baton then passed to society decorator Val Arnold, who infused a bolder 1980s palette still evident in furnishings such as a red-lacquered piano. As the new designer, Averill set in motion a plan to neutralize the chiefly red, purple, blue and white color scheme that Arnold had established. He also made a point of “editing things away,” he explains.

“The goal was to reveal the simplicity of the architecture, which was so beautifully done by Elrod in ’68 that it didn’t need another renovation—just a tidying up.”

The living room features multiple intimate gathering spots for optimal entertaining. Averill was able to replicate the bar area’s original countertop stone for the new cabinetry set against the window.

In the background, the sunken fireplace area contains an original custom sofa by Broderick and Elrod.

That process began with the walls: covering the entry in dark brown paint as a welcoming respite from the heat; coating bright white paneled walls in a relaxing neutral; and removing wallpaper—including an intense red version in the kitchen—in favor of plaster. Averill also transformed the formerly upholstered walls in the master bedroom. There, streamlined travertine flooring replaced carpet and flows into the master bathroom, where it blends with muted Elrod-era tile for a serene feel. Edits like these helped shift the focus back to midcentury architectural feats like “the wonderful use of tall glass windows and sliding doors,” says Averill. At the same time, the vaulted ceiling in the kitchen—where Averill swapped a fireplace with a banquette—evokes Spanish Revival style. “It’s all that remains from the original bungalow’s footprint,” he notes.

Calming the palette also required rethinking the furnishings, and Averill worked with a few legacy items while bringing in spectacular vintage finds of his own.

“Because I deal in 20th-century decorative arts, I had an affinity for the type of things that would work well here,” he says. “There’s a consistency in the quality, integrity and time period that links it all together.” Arranged into a series of intimate areas for entertaining, the living room showcases this cohesion. Its groupings include a Romeo

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A Tony Duquette-style shell-encrusted mirror overlooks the sunken bar, which serves as the center of all activity in the living room—“almost like an openplan kitchen,” Averill shares. The existing bar chairs were reupholstered.

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Rega dining table paired with Charles Hollis Jones side chairs, Milo Baughman tub chairs flanking the existing backgammon table, and a Paul Evans Cityscape étagère situated near the piano—now the room’s sole bright spot of color. However, as Averill is quick to remind, “all activity centers on the room’s sunken bar,” which still features its original granite countertop and invites guests to gather for cocktails.

Visitors also have reason to congregate outside. In fact, the exterior has blossomed dramatically under Averill, Eastman and another couple with whom they co-own the residence. “What was wonderful with both the house and the gardens is there was enough of the old to make changes that don’t feel new,” says Averill. To that point, a deck with a fire pit and seating now overlooks the swimming pool, and an arbor covered in bougainvillea that dates to the 1970s was painted a cream color,

transforming it into a Marrakesh-inspired destination.

Averill often enjoys breakfast here, where potted olive trees shade Guillerme et Chambron chairs from the California sun. “They’re solid oak and not meant to be outside,” he notes, “but you can get away with it in the desert.” New plantings and hedges around the perimeter ensure total privacy and add a layer of green.

Averill was also able to seamlessly repair the pool after discovering boxes of decades-old original replacement tiles hidden away in storage. His designer predecessors must have anticipated the property would eventually make its way to a steward like Averill, who has lovingly breathed new life into their interpretations of the home through his own creative lens. It’s a role that suits him well. “The authenticity of this house accommodated my passion for vintage furnishings,” he says. “It was the perfect canvas.”

The living room’s Minotti sofa is one of a few new pieces among the residence’s mostly vintage furnishings. In the corner, a Paul Evans Cityscape étagère and lacquered red piano punctuate the monochromatic space, drawing the eye toward the swimming pool and well-manicured green spaces.

Opposite: Travertine flooring replaced carpeting in the master bath and pairs with existing tile for a streamlined look.

Softening the lines of the space are a vessel on a travertine plinth, a Dominque x-frame stool and a vintage Moroccan carpet.

Below: A casita was added to the property in the 1970s and is now home to a second master bedroom. Above the 1930s Art Deco console is a Moroccan mirror. The bar cart is a 1950s piece by Jorge Zalszupin. Jacques Adnet chairs flank the 1970s Guillerme et Chambron desk, which is topped by a 19th-century sculpture of Mercury.

“THE GOAL WAS TO REVEAL THE SIMPLICITY OF THE ARCHITECTURE, WHICH WAS SO BEAUTIFULLY DONE IT DIDN’T NEED A RENOVATION.” –TRACY AVERILL

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Dexter perches on an RH chaise lounge adjacent to the home’s pool, which Averill restored to its original glory thanks to a box of decades-old replacement tiles discovered on-site.

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Blooming bougainvillea dating to the ’70s frames a newly painted arbor that links the casita to the main residence. Inspired by travels to Marrakesh, the lush space contains Guillerme et Chambron chairs and a collection of potted succulents. The sofa is by Caluco.

ARCHITECTURE / PHILIP VERTOCH, VERTOCH DESIGN ARCHITECTS INC. INTERIOR DESIGN / LADA WEBSTER, SQUAREFOOT INTERIOR DESIGN HOME BUILDER / CRAIG WILLIAMS, CRAIG WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION INC. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / GARY MASON, SANCTUARY LANDSCAPE DESIGN

A House for ALL SEASONS INSIDE A HOME INSPIRED BY CLASSIC L.A. ARCHITECTURE, SOPHISTICATED SPACES FIT FOR A FAMILY. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL / PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY BARTLAM

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Designer Lada Webster notes the family room is the most popular spot in this Los Angeles home. A Stark rug anchors the space, where Webster placed a custom sofa from Pearce Upholstery, a Flemming Lassen chair from Horne and a Noir coffee table. The chandelier is by RH; the artwork is by THRY.

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tately Georgian Revival homes have dotted Los Angeles’ finest neighborhoods since the 1920s when Hollywood’s elite began commissioning masterworks from legendary architects like Roland Coate and Paul R. Williams. Fast-forward a century and it’s much the same, but this time around Georgian Transitional, as it’s called, brings added swagger.

Like its predecessors, it’s designed for elegant living. What makes it different, though, is a glamour that owes more to midcentury architects—Pierre Koenig’s glass walls, for example—than to English kings. It’s a style that just makes sense in L.A., and especially for the family of former NFL superstar Tony Gonzalez.

“Entertaining is a big part of their lifestyle, so the goal was to create a beautiful and inviting home to welcome friends and relatives,” says designer Lada Webster. The Gonzalezes had been living in Huntington Beach but wanted to be closer to Tony’s workplace (he’s an analyst for Fox Sports) and to his teenage son. “After failing to find a turnkey house, our real estate agent took us to see this amazing property in a neighborhood with walkable treelined streets,” recalls Tony’s wife, October. “We knew we could build our dream home.” The couple had fallen for Georgian-style architecture while living in Atlanta, where Tony, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this August, played for the Atlanta Falcons, and they knew it would fit into their new surroundings comfortably.

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A casual dining area connects the family room and kitchen. The Four Hands table, surrounded by oak chairs from DRC, is extra-long to accommodate the family. Warren Christopher supplied the European oak flooring.

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“I contacted Lada immediately and she lit up with excitement at the idea of building from the ground up!” says October. (Longtime friends who worked together during their early 20s, the women reconnected in 2007 when Webster joined forces with the couple on their previous home.) “So many designers can’t help but incorporate their own personal flair, and I knew that Lada wasn’t that type.” From there, everything fell into place. A friend recommended general contractor Craig Williams, who in turn suggested architect Philip Vertoch. “Philip understood that we’re a big family with kids ranging from 4 to 17, so functionality was vital,” she adds.

Early on, Vertoch remembers talking with the couple about ease and an open ground floor—“something that could suit 200 guests or just 6 to 8,” he says. The resulting plan includes a two-story main house, expansive back terraces, a swimming pool and a pool house with a gym,

plus a sports court. (A basement offers additional living areas and a multilevel garage.) “Tony and October set the parameters and let Lada and me run with ideas,” says Vertoch, who collaborated closely with the Gonzalezes’ project manager, Mike Milot, along the way. “The flow, the circulation—it’s a unique plan. I think Paul R. Williams would walk around and say, ‘This works!’ ” Contractor Williams (no relation to the renowned architect), who’s been building homes with Vertoch for decades, is quick to agree. “It has a traditional-transitional feeling but it’s not over-the-top,” he says. One of the biggest challenges came not from the city, as one might expect, but from the effort to move 15,000 yards of dirt. “It was a huge amount of earthwork,” he recalls, praising his firm’s project manager, Ryan Braun, for guiding the process from beginning to end. Notes Vertoch: “Design and construction should be fun but it isn’t always. This was.”

The kitchen island, in Benjamin Moore’s Soot, features Four Hands counter chairs, a Kohler sink with Dornbracht fittings and pendants from Visual Comfort & Co. The Wolf ovens and Sub-Zero refrigerator are all from Pirch. A custom ModernAire hood is above a Lacanche range. The stone countertops are from Ollin, and the backsplash marble is from Tile Elements.

“We wanted to create a jewel box of a space,” says Webster of the dining room. Noir chandeliers hang above custom chairs from C&L Designs and a Hickory Chair table.

The wallcovering is Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa, from Kravet. Antique brass pulls adorn the built-ins painted in Benjamin Moore’s Onyx.

Webster has high praise for Vertoch. “Philip is the dreamiest architect ever,” she says, noting that homes of this size can often feel cold but he laid this out in a way that feels connected. “From the beginning, there was a clear direction: a Georgian façade that becomes a modern oasis in the back.” With the Gonzalezes’ busy schedules, furniture design concepts were discussed online. “Lada listened to us and really helped us discover our own style,” adds October, recalling shared Pinterest boards and schemes that evolved from glam-bohemian to California cool. Webster sourced furnishings from myriad companies but relied heavily on generously proportioned custom pieces. She designed sofas for the living areas and the children’s playroom, the banquette in the bar, and the wingback dining chairs whose shape is reflected in the room’s Art Deco-style wallpaper. A custom bed and lounge chairs, all upholstered in cream, create a cloudlike master suite. “I tried not to be so predictable,” says Webster. “It’s classic Hollywood but youthful.” To give character to the mostly white, high-ceilinged spaces, she opted for lots of black (in the kitchen, Tony’s office, the bar and the outdoor dining area), adding sparkle with metallics and softness with muted gray-greens.

Carrying the look outside, Webster chose light-toned wood and black furnishings, the clean lines of which repeat in the garden. “The architecture really drove the design of the hardscaping and the planting,” says landscape architect Gary Mason. “It’s a little bit formal with a linear quality but it’s not fussy. Their principal concerns were privacy and space for the kids to play, but we also kept a simple palette of whites and greens to match the house,” he explains. “No space goes unused,” adds October. “Our favorite thing to do is host Sunday dinner. We open the doors, turn up the music, cook a big meal and watch the kids play. This was our dream, to build a home that seems like a vacation and where everyone feels welcome. I’d say we nailed it.”

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Noting that “many guest rooms are an afterthought filled with leftover furniture,�

Webster devised a thoughtful, curated space with a CB2 bed dressed in linens from The Studio at DRC and flanked by nightstands from Orient Express Furniture. At its foot is a West Elm settee. Beneath is a Loloi rug. The lamps and pendant light are from Arteriors.

Below, left: In the master bathroom, an Arteriors chandelier hovers above a Laura Kirar for Kallista tub. Softening the area are a West Elm settee and a Loloi rug. The sconces are Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort & Co.; the herringbone-pattern marble flooring is from Tile Elements.

Below, right: Seabrook wallpaper brings a whimsical feel to a powder room. A Kohler sink with a Kallista faucet is inset into a quartz vanity.

The mirror is from West Elm, while the chandelier is by Arteriors.

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Opposite: Outdoor furnishings by RH face the pool, which was the work of LC Pools. Natural Art Landscapes installed tailored outdoor spaces created by landscape architect Gary Mason.

Below: The Perlick beer dispenser, Bosch dishwashers and Sub-Zero refrigerators in the pool house are all from Pirch. Countertops from Ollin, backsplash tile from TileBar, Popham Design tile from Ann Sacks on the bar, and flooring from Tile Elements ensure a dynamic vibe.

“FROM THE BEGINNING, THERE WAS A CLEAR DIRECTION: A GEORGIAN FAÇADE THAT BECOMES A MODERN OASIS IN THE BACK.” –LADA WEBSTER

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