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For nearly five decades, Scandia Home has been a leader in the luxury bedding, bath and linens space. The brand’s commitment to superior comfort, uncompromised quality, timeless style and unmatched customer service has established its trusted reputation in the home design world. California-based designers Janette Mallory and Jaqui Seerman are big believers in the Scandia Home difference. Here, they share their experiences working with the brand for over 10 years.

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COMMITMENT TO QUALITY Scandia Home has set the standard for fine bedding. Its superior white down is sourced from Europe, then purified and crafted into lush comforters, pillows and foundations by craftsmen in Scandia’s Wisconsin factory. All of its down products are hypoallergenic and come with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and lifetime warranty.

I worked on a client project with just 2 weeks lead time. Scandia not only provided custom bedding, but also sourced bath towels and bedding inserts in one week!

Seerman also raves about Scandia’s customization services: When you’re selecting something so intimate, like product for the bed and bath, customization is so important. With Scandia, I can create a space that is hand-curated, right down to the thread count and stitch detail.

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After losing my house in a fire, the first thing I replaced was my Scandia bedding. It made me feel at home and started my healing process.

ULTIMATE CUSTOMER SERVICE Not only does Scandia Home produce unparalleled product but is also known for its customer service. Scandia offers complimentary adjustments for its down comforters and sleep pillows within 60 days of original purchase; maintenance and restoration services to preserve your bedding indefinitely; and in-house experts to guide product selection personalized to your lifestyle. Mallory shares from experience: When working with Scandia, I know that my clients will get the best quality and service even after I finish a project. If anything happens, a spill or a tear, Scandia will take care of it.

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ONLY IN VEGAS What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. Las Vegas Market’s influence spans beyond the West Coast, inspiring and educating the design community all year long. Here, Las Vegas Market reflects on an eventful Summer Market, filled with innovative product and trend talks with industry leaders, and looks forward to an exciting Winter Market honoring its next Design Icon.

AHEAD OF THE CURVE >

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This past summer, admired interior designers Marie Flanigan, Britany Simon, Aimee Wertepny and Denise Morrison identified key trends during Las Vegas Market’s “Ahead of the Curve” Panel. From tactile finishes to nature-inspired accessories, these designers forecasted what’s next and best in the home décor and design world.

Arteriors, Flint Containers, The Frank Ponterio Collection

NOIR, Mala Chair

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BEST OF THE WEST > At Summer Market, design influencers Nathan Turner, Erica Bryen, Hilde Leiaghat, Nicole Salceda, Shay Geyer and Stephanie Holdaway sat down this past summer to discuss what’s on the docket in “West Coast Style.” Nathan moderated the panel, and described his California Style as “Eclectic, playful, adventurous.”

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FIRST LOOK > The First Look program inspired and engaged Market attendees this past summer with product displays all about “personal style” and “easy sophistication.” Las Vegas Market attendees also enjoyed a CEU seminar and showroom tours celebrating this initiative.

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Bygone earrings by Lotus Jewelry Studio

Viola Chesterfield Style Loveseat Settee from Modway

DESIGN ICON > Now in its 15th year, the Las Vegas Market Design Icon Award honors an interior designer or architect who has made a significant contribution to the industry. The Design Icon presentation, hosted annually at Winter Market, pays tribute to the celebrated design professional and offers attendees an opportunity to learn firsthand from a living legend. This year, Las Vegas Market is presenting the Design Icon Award to Martyn Lawrence Bullard.

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JANUARY 26 – 30, 2020 REGISTER ONLINE AT LASVEGASMARKET.COM

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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BEHIND THE BRAND Wit and whimsy take center stage at Sacha Walckhoff ’s Christian Lacroix Maison.

LAUNCH Schumacher taps fashion designer Johnson Hartig of Libertine for its latest designer collaboration.

DEBUT Part of its newest rug release, RH’s Ultra Luxe line offers exquisite natural fibers and sumptuous sophistication.

COLLABORATION Form and function merge in a new Fendi Casa collection by Cristina Celestino.

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JEWELRY BOX Ring in the season with candy-colored gems. SCENE Our cheat sheet to all things new and fabulous in the local design community

MARKET

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MATERIAL The latest wallpaper trends are a study in patterned motifs. TREND Memorable runway moments inspire stylish product picks. SPOTLIGHT Iconic fashion houses bring a singular aesthetic to their new home designs.

THE LOOK

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KITCHEN + BATH Jayson Home styles Rebekah Zaveloff ’s elevated Chicago kitchen space.

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THE REPORT The new approach to fine entertaining celebrates laid-back style and personality in spades.

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INTO THE WOODS Nestled amidst architectural treasures, a Rustic Canyon house holds its own. Written by Kamala Nair / Photography by Trevor Tondro

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ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES Based on Mount Baldy, a furniture maker gleans inspiration from fashion, contemporary art and more. Written by Laura Morgan / Photography by Amy Dickerson

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FAMILY AFFAIR For her desert home, a designer teams with her son to create a stunning retreat. Written by Monique McIntosh / Photography by Darlene Halaby

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TAKING A LEAP Understated luxury makes for a busy doctor’s stylish abode in West Los Angeles. Written by Shannon Sharpe / Photography by Dominique Vorillon

ON THE COVER: Designers Kristi Bender and Wendy Schwartz hung a Lindsey Adelman chandelier in the living room of an L.A. residence. The swivel chair is from their Cuff Studio line, upholstered in a Holly Hunt bouclé, and joins a custom sofa. Page 216 048 / luxesource.com

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With its headquarters and 125,000-square-foot distribution center in New Jersey, an extensive slab gallery and stone shop, eight showrooms and over 200 dealers nationwide, Artistic Tile is living the American design dream. Answering the American call for top quality, customization and the ability to choose materials firsthand, Artistic Tile delivers on these and more with a full-service, one-stopshop experience. “Our production capabilities allow customers complete freedom to design their dream space in a myriad of colors, shapes and patterns,” CEO and founder Nancy Epstein says. “And they will have the highest-quality materials that will fit perfectly in their homes. Clients can select materials in person or watch them being made at our Secaucus facility.”

“ Stone is a product of permanence; something that is natural, elegant, lasts forever and cannot be imitated.”

SETTING THE BAR Since 1987, Artistic Tile has served the most discerning consumers of luxury tile and stone products under the guidance of Epstein, who continues to lead the company into the future, along with her sons Michael and Zachary Epstein, and cousins Lauren Cherkas and Joshua Levinson. Today, through its headquarters and its showrooms in New York, New Jersey, San Francisco, Chicago and Dallas, Artistic Tile leads the market, producing designs that define the direction of the tile industry. Exquisite attention to detail ensures a final product that sets the bar for the luxury tile segment. “We are known for our innovative, award-winning designs in stone, glass and other mixed materials,” Epstein says. “We also source the highest-quality materials from all over the world and stock many beautiful natural products.” 1

THE LOCAL DIFFERENCE Artistic Tile uses its New Jersey manufacturing facilities to prototype and test out new ideas, patterns and colors. “We can walk into the production area and use what they are currently making to inform our latest ideas,” Epstein says. “It is a great symbiotic relationship having a variety of machines right next to our design department.”

1. Precision cutting made on Artistic Tile’s waterjet machine. 2. A bullnose-finished edge. 3. Many stocked patterns can be customized in-house and specified in a variety of materials. All photography courtesy of Artistic Tile

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LOS ANGELES

PUBLISHER Jim Wilson, 512.687.1010

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

PUBLISHER Rolanda Polley, 972.865.8556 DIRECTOR Leslie Shelton

REGIONAL PUBLISHER Shannon Ratcliffe, 657.242.9005 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Alisa Tate DIRECTOR Kali Smith

GROUP SALES DIRECTORS

Michelle Blair, 917.934.2811 Blaire Rzempoluch Jessica Tolmach Amy McMillan Tambini Tanya Scribner Lisa Lovely, Carolyn Homestead Menning A D V E R T I S I N G S E R V I C E S M A N A G E R John Baum S A L E S A S S I S T A N T S Janice Hyatt, Haley Minchew T R A V E L A C C O U N T S P E C I A L I S T Randy Reagor

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SPECIA L PROJECTS DIRECTOR EV EN TS MA N A GER

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VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

C L I E N T S E R V I C E S M A N A G E R I N T E G R AT E D C O N T E N T M A N A G E R S D I G I T A L A D V E R T I S I N G & A N A L Y T I C S S P E C I A L I S T C L I E N T S E R V I C E S C O O R D I N A T O R S E M A I L O P E R A T I O N S S P E C I A L I S T

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t was the end of New York Fashion Week and the kick-off to the design season when I found myself in the spirited world of designer Johnson Hartig of fashion brand Libertine. We were jammed into BGs, celebrating the launch of his new textile collection for Schumacher, and I got to chatting with Johnson about our shared belief in the importance of beauty; how deeply it can move you and its power as a means of emotional connection. Walking back to my hotel later, I thought about what had first sparked my own appreciation for beauty. Coincidentally, it involved Schumacher and a room in my grandmother’s home. She referred to it as the “black-and-white room,” her guest room where I stayed on my many visits. The ceiling and walls were covered in Shengyou Toile and all of the bed linens were made from the same fabric. A large white basin set upon a chic French antique table held her artistic interior garden, overflowing with lush green plantings. The table was nested into a large bay window that overlooked one of her several outdoor gardens, dotted with color in the spring and summer. That room was magical to me; it was beauty and warmth and love. This season, I encourage you to seek out beauty and hold a memory of it close to you. As Johnson reminded me...it soothes the soul.

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FLIGHT of FANCY SURPRISE AND DELIGHT ABOUND IN SACHA WALCKHOFFâ€™S LATEST LIFESTYLE COLLECTIONS FOR CHRISTIAN LACROIX MAISON.

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rivolity, joie de vivre and kaleidoscopic colors are synonymous with the Christian Lacroix aesthetic. The same could be said of the brand’s creative director, Sacha Walckhoff, who stepped into the role in 2010 after Lacroix left the House. Over the last decade, Walckhoff has transformed the company from a fashion powerhouse to a leader in the lifestyle and home decor space. “We are one of the only fashion brands who truly succeeded in going into home decor since Versace and Ralph Lauren,” says the creative director. In his latest furnishings collection with Roche Bobois, Walckhoff has stayed true to the brand’s

theatrical roots, dreaming up a fantastical fairy tale world featuring prints of enchanted forests and exotic creatures living in harmony. “The House of Christian Lacroix is as much about contrast as it is about adding surprise and wonder to the narration in any collection,” says Walckhoff. Each piece in the Bois Paradis collection delights with contrasting textures, evocative shapes and geometric patterns, while paying homage to Christian Lacroix’s beginnings. “This collection is a return to the origins of the House and its founding principle: combining the raw with the sophisticated to create an unrivaled aesthetic style,” says Walckhoff. This is exemplified in furnishings like the sumptuous sofa, which features the botanical Cueillette print in a rich velvet. Other items, like the large sixpaneled screen in natural oak with glossy lacquer, serve as an ideal backdrop for the Bois Paradis motif: a silhouetted storybook scene of soaring birds, swinging apes, and lush flora and fauna. Similar dreamscapes appear in Christian Lacroix’s other home collaborations too, all helmed by Walckhoff, such as a fabric and wallpaper line with Designers Guild and, recently, a porcelain tableware

Sacha Walckhoff’s latest designs for Christian Lacroix Maison include the Bois Paradis Bleu Nigelle wallcovering for Designers Guild (shown on previous page), a porcelain tableware collection with Vista Alegre (top, right), and a furnishings line with Roche Bobois (left).

collection with Vista Alegre. Herbariae, inspired by five flowers—the poppy, narcissus, lotus, dahlia and thistle—and designed around two color themes—a graphic black-and-white palette, and a watercolor style that combines soft pinks and yellows with celadon green and peacock blue—brings a neoclassical freshness to the table. “Mixing geometric patterns and floral ones makes each of them much more interesting,” says Walckhoff. “It allows the eye to go from one point to the other when looking at the decor of the room. As Diana Vreeland said, ‘The eye has to travel.’ ” Enhancing the natural environment has been a trademark of the Christian Lacroix brand, and one that Walckhoff embraces. Iconic moments include the Butterfly Parade design created in 2012 that so embodied the frivolities and joie de vivre of Christian Lacroix that it was mistaken for an archival print. “The lesson was that if a design is close enough to the idea people have about the brand, then the design is Lacroix!” remarks Walckhoff. As a multifaceted company, Walckhoff welcomes, and uses to his advantage, a broader vision. “We are not stopped by ideas that an interior brand would not do or have. To be un-experimented, unexpected sometimes helps,” he says. Aspirations include designing a hotel or a restaurant, and with Walckhoff ’s provocative spirit, one can only imagine the mythical fairy-tale world he might dream up. “When your imagination is always on fire, you just have to move forward,” he says. “It is exciting but exhausting sometimes! It keeps me alive.”

WALCKHOFF HEADSHOT: ANTOINE TEMPÉ. TABLEWARE: COURTESY VISTA ALEGRE. FURNISHINGS: COURTESY ROCHE BOBOIS.

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Personality

TRAITS SCHUMACHER TAKES A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE WITH JOHNSON HARTIG’S FASHION HOUSE, LIBERTINE. WRITTEN BY SHANNON SHARPE PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL COSTELLO

Johnson Hartig, founder of the fashion label Libertine, believes clothing should showcase one’s personality and that the same goes for interior design. “The psychology of interiors fascinates me,” he observes. Hartig brings that passion to his new line with Schumacher—a 40-piece collection of wallpaper, fabric and trim showcasing a mix of bold colors and patterns, but with classical influences. “The collection encapsulates him perfectly,” remarks Dara Caponigro, Schumacher’s creative director. “If you were to use it all together, it makes quite the statement. But if you were to pick out separate pieces, they still translate individually.” Caponigro is a longtime fan of Hartig and she saw him as the perfect collaborator with Schumacher. The brand has a history of working with fashion designers, beginning with Paul Poiret in 1930 and later Elsa Schiaparelli and Karl Lagerfeld under the Waverly brand. The Libertine collection is an example of what Caponigro calls the “yin and yang” of the company. “We have beautiful classics,” she says. “But we’re always pushing forward in terms of fashion and fun.” Bringing his own personality to every detail, many of the pieces, like the Punk Rock Mix Tape trim, were inspired by Hartig’s childhood or his everyday life. “Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, I’ve always been inspired by punk culture,” he says. And the hand-drawn artwork of the Magical Ming Dragon fabric and wallcovering was influenced by Hartig’s own prized Tibetan rug. While his newest designs embody a sharp boldness, they maintain an underlying classic style. For example, the Modern Toile fabric and wallcovering features a contemporary twist on the traditional design using large-scale patterns, and the Java Seas fabric finds its inspiration in Indian batiks from the 16th and 17th centuries. “I can’t wait to see how people use them—even if they use a couple pillows or pieces throughout a room,” Hartig says. “It will be reflective of their personalities, as they are of mine.”

Johnson Hartig photographed in his Los Angeles home with his dog, Terrance. “The way Johnson understands home is the way he understands fashion,” says Dara Caponigro, Schumacher’s creative director. “He has an innate style, innate creativity.”

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WITH ITS ULTRA LUXE COLLECTION, RH ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET WITH A PREMIER LINE OF HANDWOVEN RUGS. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY BRITTANY CHEVALIER MCINTYRE

RH’s Ultra Luxe hand-knotted collection showcases the finest fibers available in a variety of colors, such as the Trouvé, Allura, Oscuro and Palais rugs (shown clockwise from top).

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he right rug is a springboard for a space— setting the tone, palette and texture for a room. As such, the floor coverings in RH’s latest Ultra Luxe collection set the bar high with rich textiles such as handspun silk, Mongolian cashmere, Peruvian Alpaca and pure New Zealand wool. Soft to the touch, these fabrics, along with premium linen, have long been synonymous with elevated apparel and home decor. The collection features pieces that are exquisitely hand-knotted from the most refined materials—ranging from 80- to 121-knot count per square inch—with a plushness that can be felt in the dense pile of each design. And just in time for the season, the cashmere collection is expanding with a shag addition, making this winter that much cozier.

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Italian JOB

DESIGNER CRISTINA CELESTINO EMBRACES AN ICONIC FENDI PATTERN IN HER LATEST LAUNCH WITH THE ESTEEMED FASHION HOUSE. WRITTEN BY BRITTANY CHEVALIER MCINTYRE PHOTOGRAPHY BY OMAR SARTOR

Formally trained as an architect, Cristina Celestino’s design direction combines traditional elements connoting heritage with a contemporary aesthetic. As a fellow Italian interior and product designer with a passion for legacy, it was quite fitting that Fendi Casa tapped Celestino for its latest groundbreaking collection, Back Home. Here, Luxe gets the scoop on the inspiration behind the collaboration with the renowned fashion label. You first worked with Fendi designing one-ofa-kind furniture for the Design Miami booth in 2016. What came next? I worked with Fendi on the Omotesando store in Tokyo, where the Design Miami concept was adapted to a pop-up using everything from the furniture to wallcoverings. Some of those pieces—mostly low tables and sofas—were then chosen and produced exclusively for several Fendi boutiques worldwide. Silvia Venturini Fendi trusted in my

vision and thought that my collection represented the Fendi world, but also had strong potential commercially. After suggesting my work to Raffaella Vignatelli, the president of Fendi Casa, this collection, Back Home, was born.

company and an Italian family heritage brand run by women, both Fendi and Fendi Casa, who offered me complete freedom in the design process. We shared a common vision, so it was a very easy collaboration from start to finish.

And the influence? Silvia Venturini Fendi asked me to create a collection of furniture inspired by the Pequin—Fendi’s signature broad stripe pattern—created back in 1987, the same year Fendi Casa launched. As for the inspiration, the overall mood is from the ’70s—and, in particular, the interiors and furniture of Willy Rizzo, a decorator and photographer who worked in Rome in the mid-60s. He mixed refined luxury with a modern vision in a bold and distinct way using very rich material combinations and finishes.

Any favorites? That would be like asking a parent to name a favorite child—it’s impossible! I love different elements in each of the pieces, and I love that they work alone as either statement and iconic pieces, or equally well together.

This is a large collection—14 products! What was it like to work with the Fendi Casa team? It was an honor to collaborate with such an iconic

What were your aspirations for this collection? My hope, as it is with all of my designs, is to create pieces that express a message and a story beyond the aesthetic value. One that people remember. Fendi Casa’s quality is impeccable, so if people choose to pass this furniture down, they can certainly do so, but I never design with those preconceptions. I simply follow my heart and my imagination.

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LAUNCH NATASHA BARADARAN

Tell us about your passion for flamenco. I’ve been in love with flamenco since the first time I visited Madrid as a little girl. I was inspired by the strength of the female dancers in their feminine, powerful garb. I always knew that it was something I wanted to pursue. Was there a moment when the lace idea crystallized for you? My visit last year to Azzedine Alaïa’s atelier made me look at lace more closely. I sensed that the delicacy of his silhouette, 090 / LUXESOURCE.COM

mixed with bold prints and lines, made for a self-confident, modern woman.

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Influenced by the fiery art of flamenco dancing, designer Natasha Baradaran’s first textile collection is a love letter to lace, transforming the typically feminine element into a series of abstract, bold and non-binary patterns. The line is available through Thomas Lavin in L.A. and includes linens and performance fabrics. natashabaradaran.com

Why do you craft stories behind your collections? Every day I see how many textiles are out there for interiors and a narrative guides me to create something different— an important consideration for me before I release something new. It’s a through line in a collection, be it textiles or furniture, and creates cohesiveness. What aspect of the collection appeals to you personally? I’m feeling our warm colorways—terra cotta, marigold. I love the warmth of this palette paired with cooler tones. It feels fresh and timeless and reminds me of summers in the Mediterranean. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL

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SHELF LIFE

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ANA HENTON OF STILL LIFE CERAMICS

When did you open Still Life Ceramics? My business partner, Mel Keedle (right), and I launched two years ago. Tell us about your DTLA location. The Row became home to our studio and shop because it had a great mix of independent brands. It’s a perfect fit with our desire to highlight some of L.A.’s great ceramicists. What will visitors find? Our Still Life collection of tableware, but we also showcase local pieces like claychain wall hangings by Taylor Kibby of Grit Studio and small sculptures by Ben Medansky. Describe the pieces you and Mel create. We focus on celebrating every moment at the table, whether you’re eating alone or feasting with friends and family. The pieces are minimal in shape but expressive in glaze. And you teach classes? After production hours, we open for workshops that range from one-hour wheel-throwing to months-long courses. It’s how we share our love of this wonderful craft! stilllifeceramics.com

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A mixed-used development opening in Beverly Hills this fall, Gardenhouse (8600 Wilshire Blvd.) makes a verdant statement on one of Los Angeles’ busiest thoroughfares. Its eye-catching façade boasts a living wall by Laguna Beach firm Seasons Natural Engineering (it’s the largest of its type in the country) and gardens spring skyward from its upper balconies. The ground floor offers 6,400 square feet of retail space, and just 18 luxury units create a feeling of community. There are three-bedroom garden flats and two-story upper-level villas, plus three-story row houses running along quiet Charleville Boulevard at the back of the property. The project is a collaboration between Ma Yansong (the Chinese architect behind the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art) and Rottet Studio. With its lobby reflecting pool and indigenously planted courtyard, and an emphasis on natural light throughout, Gardenhouse is designed with wellness in mind. gardenhousebh.com

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TALKING SHOP

Just try to find a room you wouldn’t want to lounge in as you page through designer Timothy Corrigan’s latest book, The New Elegance: Stylish, Comfortable Rooms for Today. The volume centers on a bevy of beautiful projects, from an ornate villa in Qatar to an Arts and Crafts cottage near Chicago, plus several of the designer’s spectacular homes. Punctuating the chapters are what Corrigan refers to as “interludes”—mini master classes on hanging art and mirrors, understanding scale and symmetry, appreciating surface treatments (fabric, tile, murals) and more. And while Corrigan discusses the “comfortable elegance” synonymous with his rooms, he also reveals another key underpinning of his work: “Looking through these projects, I realized that the one effect I consistently try to accomplish is an innate feeling of safety. In fact, the notion of feeling cocooned, protected and pampered underlies my whole design ethos.” rizzoliusa.com

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Casa Twin Dolphin is a private rental residence at the Montage Los Cabos, the Orange Countybased luxury brand’s first international property. The 9,580-square-foot structure was designed by Montecito-based architect Robert C. Glazier and Mexico City firm Bernardi + Peschard Arquitectura. The luxuriously furnished interior is imbued with the spirit of modern Mexico—bold and colorful— and each of the three master suites boasts its own spa-like bathroom. The exterior features private courtyards, two infinity-edge pools and a Jacuzzi, expansive gathering spaces, an outdoor kitchen and dining area, and a sunken fire pit. The casa includes a butler, daily chef-prepared breakfasts, a family-style barbecue, a mezcal tasting, a nightly aromatherapy menu, spa treatments, fitness classes and access to watersports equipment. An on-call shaman is also at the ready for guests whose needs are more spiritual than material. montagehotels.com

▲ THE HOXTON, DOWNTOWN L.A.

The Hoxton hotel opened this October in the former L.A. Railway Authority building, on the corner of 11th Street and Broadway. The 174 rooms are by Londonbased Ennismore Design Studio and pay homage to the 1922 Beaux Arts structure with French-inspired wall paneling, chevron flooring and decorative accents including handmade tiles and retro-style telephones and radios. For the public areas, Ennismore partnered with Soho House to create Art Deco-style spaces that reflect early Hollywood and the nearby Mayan and Orpheum theaters. The hotel features three dining options headed by Sunday Hospitality: Sibling Rival, an all-day American diner; Pilot, a rooftop restaurant and bar with a Mediterranean flair; and a basement bar scheduled to open next year. The L.A. location marks the ninth Hoxton property and continues the focus of creating welcoming hotels that make guests feel like locals with in-house cultural events. thehoxton.com

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▲ THE GUILD

Since the 1920s, the Army-Navy YMCA building on West Broadway has been a San Diego icon. Built in the Italian Renaissance style, it has hosted tens of thousands of military guests over its near-century of hospitality and in 2007 the structure was designated historic by the city. Restored by Oram Hotels and enlivened by designer Sormeh Rienne, the refined interiors evoke a European boutique hotel with a decidedly casual feel. The colorful Guild Bar is a highlight of the lobby and just steps away is Luca, the hotel’s Mediterranean restaurant headed by acclaimed chef Justin Vaiciunas. The 162 guest rooms are minimal in design with custom furnishings in a palette of soft blue, gray and green. Crowning the property is a two-bedroom penthouse featuring private gardens and expansive views of neighboring Little Italy and San Diego Bay. theguildhotel.com

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DISCOVERIES MAXIMIZING, RECONFIGURING, ENHANCINGâ€” THE DESIGN POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS WITH THIS INSPIRED COMPOSITION.

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MARKET / MATERIAL

Scene STEALERS

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MODERN MARBLES Wall: Stones of Venice in Gold / madeaux.com. Panels from left: Marble Tile Wallpaper 3 in Olive / thevalelondon.co.uk. To & Fro in Madeleine / flatvernacular.com. Stone Plume in Starlight Night by Rule of Three / altforliving.com. Jourdain in Graphite / designersguild.com. Taplow in Spice Leaf / leejofa.com.

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ARCHITECTURAL ARRAY Wall: Portofino in Azurra by Timothy Corrigan / fromental.co.uk. Floor: Branford in Indigo/Delft / cowtan.com. Panels from left: Procuratie by Fornasetti / cole-and-son.com. Lacunaria in Sky / fschumacher.com. Silver Metallic Ceiling Wallpaper / grahambrown.com. Versailles Wallpaper Mural / mitchellblack.com.

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TOILE DE VIVRE Wall: Lion Toile Wallpaper in Pebble / thevalelondon.co.uk. Floor: Dinosauria in Dusk / houseofhackney.com. Panels from left: Folie in Myrtille by Christian Lacroix / designersguild.com. Toile des Indes in Rouge / pierrefrey.com. Wythe Toile in Finbourn Flat / flavorpaper.com. Stand Wood in Teal/ Velvet Blue by Zoffany / stylelibrary.com. Mystic Garden in Vegetable / astekhome.com. Grecian Ladies in Grape Juice / brettdesigninc.com.

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CATWALK CALLING

MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM RUNWAYS PAST LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION ON THE FASHION AND INTERIOR WORLDS. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY SARAH SHELTON

POWER PLAY

1. Coco Fixture / $22,900 / laroseguyon.com 2. Four Point in Jet / Price upon request / kravet.com

CHANEL, PARIS 1983

3. Tweed Wallpaper in Pink / Price upon request / cole-and-son.com 4. Petra Towel Rack by Maison Valentina / $3,830 / covethouse.eu 5. Vintage Chanel Gold Earrings / $1,000 / 1stdibs.com 6. Circus Velour Ottoman by Simon Legald / from $620 / propertyfurniture.com 7. Sunburst Screen by Hutton Wilkinson for Tony Duquette / $3,888 / maitland-smith.com 8. Hupo Candle / $125 / trudon.com

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While already established in the fashion world before arriving at the House of Chanel in 1983, it was Karl Lagerfeld’s 30-plus-year tenure at the helm of the French label that solidified his place in fashion history. The “more-is-more” attitude of the ’80s saw women dressing in bold patterns and figure-defining silhouettes, an attitude that’s seeing a resurgence today, where flaunting one’s personal style is celebrated more than ever.

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CLEAN LINES CALVIN KLEIN, NEW YORK 1994

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Minimalist dressers can thank Calvin Klein for the ultimate referendum in restraint, and for giving us Kate Moss, too. Looking to neutral tones, genderbending shapes and simple silhouettes that defined his early 1990s collections (and influenced the overall sleek approach to female urban dressing of that era), the brand’s ethos of simplicity is just as applicable in one’s wardrobe as it is in the home.

1. Beckett Semi-Ellipse Pull / Price upon request / matthewstudiosny.com 2. Acetate & Metal Aviator Sunglasses by Calvin Klein / $475 / neimanmarcus.com 3. Casale Oval / Price upon request / visionnaire-home.com 4. Chasm Side Table / $2,810 / blaineynorthcollection.com 5. Nº135 Supper Chair / $4,950 / avoirdupois.com 6. Bricka Rug by Hokanson for Scott Group Studio / Price upon request / scottgroupstudio.com 7. Pop Wall Sconce / $895 / blueprintlighting.com

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1. Avignon in Petal/Stone by Suzanne Kasler for Lee Jofa / Price upon request / leejofa.com

OSCAR DE LA RENTA, NEW YORK 2014

2. Floral-print Satin Cushion by Preen by Thornton Bregazzi / $201 / matchesfashion.com

Oscar de la Renta garnered loyal devotees dressing first ladies, A-list celebrities and socialites around the world. Lately, younger generations have laid claim to their mother’s vintage pieces—a testament to the enduring beauty of his designs, and further proving that ladylike dressing will always be in vogue. The couturier king’s final runway show presented a parade of blooming florals and lovely details—a sweet note to end on, indeed.

3. Jardin Mirror / $1,545 / bunnywilliamshome.com 4. Printed Metallic Leather Alibi Bag / $2,390 / oscardelarenta.com

5. L’Ombre dans l’Eau Eau de Toilette / $140 for 3.34 ounces / diptyque.com 6. Anemone Catch All / $50 / michaelaram.com 7. Bagagli Bench / Price upon request / magnihomecollection.com 9. Wykeham Wall Light / $3,562 / vaughandesigns.com

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8. Gigia Throw / $225 / sferra.com

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TIMELESS AMERICANA RALPH LAUREN, NEW YORK 2018

Marking the 50th anniversary of his namesake line in 2018, Ralph Lauren celebrated with a Central Park show featuring an astounding 100 runway looks. Reviving his famous collectionsâ€”from collegiate prep to effortless black tieâ€”viewers left wanting to dress for his perfectly curated worlds. A fan favorite: his refined, rustic interpretation of the American West where sumptuous textiles, references to nature, and rich colors came together to create an effortlessly chic aesthetic.

1. Amethyst Bubbles Hock / $310 / saint-louis.com 2. Kantha Blanket in Indigo Plaid by Light-Years / $800 / communedesign.com 3. Garrett Ice Bucket and Tongs / $295 / ralphlauren.com

5. 9099-92 Cocktail Ottoman / Price upon request / leeindustries.com 6. Cowhide Rug / from $366 / shophorne.com

7. Jewel Tone Plaid Placemat / $128 / joannabuchanan.com 8. Nickho Rey Sunburst Hoop Earrings / $225 / modaoperandi.com

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4. Giardino Antico Small Turquoise Cushion by Tessitura Bevilacqua / $1,140 / artemest.com

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CURVE APPEAL The sculptural LED Spiral Lamps, created by Swiss studio Atelier OÃ¯ for the Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades collection, explore the interplay between light and shadow with twisted strips of leather constructed using a reflective metallic side that can be adjusted to create a light of ideal proportions. louisvuitton.com

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SITTING PRETTY Inspired by the intricate braiding detail seen on Fendi’s elegant handbags, the new Thea Swivel Armchair uses a geometric woven leather cord design for the back of the piece. Fendi Casa’s master craftsmen mark out the saddle hide motif strand by strand. luxurylivinggroup.com

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ON DISPLAY The epitome of Americana style, Ralph Lauren Home has teamed up with storied English ceramics company Burleigh on an assortment of elegant dining and entertaining pieces. Romantic floral motifs Faded Peony and Garden Vine are shown in green, the newest colorway for the season. ralphlauren.com

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SLEEK SILHOUETTE Simple lines and superior quality are the hallmarks of the Tray-Tôt by Hermès, a multipurpose tray holder that also makes a chic side or drinks table. Bridle leather straps evoke a harness, part of the brand’s equestrian ethos, and contrast beautifully with the rich oak wood. hermes.com

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RIGHT ANGLE Made famous by iconic Italian fashion house Missoni, the classic chevron knitwear designs have been reworked and magnified on Jarris and Zig Zag, two new rug styles from Missoni Home. Each floor covering is hand-tufted and can be made in any shape or size. starkcarpet.com

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RESYSTA is a natural fiber compound ahead of its time. The fiber-reinforced hybrid material is produced of approximately 60-percent rice husks, approximately 22-percent common salt and approximately 18-percent mineral oil, making it both environmentally friendly and extremely weather-resistant against sun, rain, snow or salt water. At the same time, Resysta is 100-percent wood-free, meaning minimal care, while still offering the look and feel of wood. Thanks to its special composition, the surface stays free from cracks and splinters; no graying or cracking; is 100-percent renewable, sustainable and Class A fire rated. AMBOOO decking and cladding is made of 100-percent highland bamboo, which is harder than hardwood. Only highland bamboo has sufficient strength to meet the requirements for this modern and resistant material. This extremely durable option delivers a warm, natural radiance in any outdoor setting. CO2 neutral, aMbooo is heat-treated with high form stability, resulting in very low swelling or shrinkage, and is Class A fire rated. For the production of aMbooo products, only bamboo stems are used from sustainably managed bamboo forests.

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SEASON for ENTERTAINING IN A CHARMING CHICAGO KITCHEN DESIGNED BY REBEKAH ZAVELOFF, A FESTIVE AMBIENCE SETS THE SCENE. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DUSTIN HALLECK

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Today, the kitchen is the main hub of the house, so set the scene with an oversize vase brimming with greenery. For this space, Devin Kirk, vice president of merchandising for Jayson Home, chose olive tree branches, which can last for weeks. Previous page: A gorgeous floral arrangement is a must when entertaining in your dining room. â€œIt anchors the space, sets the tone and can be a great conversation starter,â€? says Kirk, who styled the display with anemones, sedum, dahlias and magnolia branches in a generous white vase.

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For a row house renovation in Chicago’s historic Hyde Park, Rebekah Zaveloff’s clients requested one element straightaway: a woodburning fireplace in the kitchen. The family has a summer home in Vermont with an outdoor pizza oven and wanted to bring a similar vibe to this residence. Thankfully, Zaveloff, the designer and cofounder of KitchenLab Interiors, was completely on board. “It’s all about creating spaces that feel a certain way, evoke emotion or a sense of nostalgia,” Zaveloff explains. In this case, the homeowners desired a kitchen that would recall vacation all year long. kitchenlabinteriors.com The fireplace is such a defining feature. How did you decide on its placement within the kitchen? I know from working in old homes that adding fireplaces can be a very challenging undertaking. There is a lot to consider, including chimney size, structural issues, converting gas lines, ventilation and so on. Originally, we had designed the fireplace to go on the back wall between the windows but when we demolished the space, we found an old chimney in the corner and the location really ended up being a happy accident.

THE LOOK / KITCHEN + BATH

Tell us about your approach to pattern. The patterned concrete floor tiles make the space here! In so many kitchens we incorporate wood floors, as people are nervous to commit to pattern, but the wood on wood can start to blend; it can be challenging to create contrast. Here, the tile adds a dose of drama but isnâ€™t overwhelming. I did several versions of the design until we came up with something everyone loved with just the right balance of black and white. 154 / luxesource.com

How is the dining room used? This space certainly changed once we opened it up to the kitchen. Before, the two rooms were separated by a large volume that housed a pantry and powder room; it felt choppy. Now, everything flows together nicely. So I decided to do away with dedicated dining, living and hall areas and instead put seating everywhere. I believe if you make spaces welcoming, people will use them!

Extra seating areas are always smart, and this cozy space in front of the fireplace houses Jayson Homeâ€™s Melrose Chair in spice velvet with a Siren Song pillow. Custom Villa Lagoon Tile, selected by designer Rebekah Zaveloff, decorates the floor.

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Think outside the box when it comes to the mantel. Fig branches provide an interesting pop of green while a marbleized teapot adds unexpected charm and a pretty silhouette. Few things are more important than good lighting and a scattering of candlesticks ensures the festivities will continue by candlelight, says Kirk.

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A good tray is the unsung hero of the bar: It instantly corrals bottles and glassware making the space look more put together. Fresh herbs in small vessels are a nice alternative to florals and allow guests to be creative while mixing their own cocktails. For more styling tips, turn to the recently launched JH Stylist by Jayson Home, which provides suggestions to perfectly curate your space. jaysonhome.com/stylist

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RAPPORT INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE Since its founding in 1946, Rapport International Furniture has outfitted homes valued at $250 million, successfully navigated generational changes and opened seven storefronts. One might be inclined to wonder where the brand will go from there, but a few minutes with CEO Peter Skaaning assures the trajectory will only move upward. “We have a huge 40,000-square-foot flagship showroom,” he says. “Through this location and our others, homeowners and design professionals alike can touch and feel anything we offer. It’s an advantage when selecting product, and we look forward to continuing to work with our clients in this way. On the commercial side, we’re in talks right now with a few airline terminals for business jets, which is a growing market globally. We recently furnished the corporate offices for Qantas at LAX, and it was such a success that we are motivated to explore these possibilities more.” With a full staff of interior designers on hand, Rapport prides itself on the ability to assist homeowners who desire guidance and professionals who want to work closely business to business. “It makes the shopping for any project easy, painless—even fun,” Skaaning says. “Our long-standing presence in the community has allowed us to work on exciting projects, both residential and commercial.”

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What part has the digital age played in the success of your company? When today’s customers enter our stores, they have already researched everything online. We have to be much sharper when we stand in front of a client and ‘showtime’ begins.

1. The Segno sofa can be upholstered in fabric, velvet or leather. New finishes for the platform, including satin brass or titanium, or a shiny ebony, are also available. 2. Italian quality is about accuracy and details, experience and excellence, skilled craftsmen and control at every stage of production. These values are the basis of Costantini Pietro’s work. 3. The Cattelan Skorpio dining table is an elegant design of simple form. An array of available finishes for both the top and bottom make this an ideal piece for those looking to customize. 4. Functional with a timeless design, the Fusion table creates a relaxed atmosphere for dinner with family or friends. Able to seat 10 people comfortably, it’s perfect for large gatherings or professional meetings. 5. This multiple award-winning chair is a beautiful statement piece. Parabolica’s asymmetric shape invites the user to stretch out and relax, sit upright or create a workplace through the armrest’s ability to form a small desk.

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To lend a nostalgic feel to her clients’ Los Altos Hills, California, music room, interior designer Heather Hilliard selected Iksel’s Hindustan wallcovering for Schumacher, which portrays “an evocative fantasy landscape of pre-Raj India.” A diamond-stripe wool rug by Holland & Sherry dresses down the scene.

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LIGHTEN UP Silver polish, starched linens, seafood forks: Mercifully, such ceremony is no longer a must. As Luxe uncovers, it’s the entirely personal and surprising experiences that leave a lasting impression. Over the next few pages, designers and creatives weigh in on the conversation, encouraging us to pair heirloom dishware with bold linens and wild vines, to outfit guest rooms with raucous minibars, and by all means, to mingle beyond the bounds of the living and dining areas, as evidenced by this sumptuous yet laid-back music room by interior designer Heather Hilliard. Mind you, this “new” approach to fine entertaining isn’t so much new as a swinging of the pendulum: “Mrs. Astor was known for her infamous Midnight Suppers,” recalls event designer Rebecca Gardner. “These were intimate after-parties where she served ridiculously casual food like spaghetti and meatballs on her finest china. The beginning of high-low!” Take a page from the infamous socialite’s book, and toast to the season.

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HISTORY REPEATS In Victorian-era England, drawing rooms were a prerequisite for any fine home, providing an elegant hub to “withdraw” for post-dinner merriment. Fast-forward a century and change, and the room’s intentionality is enjoying a renaissance, thanks to reinvigorated demand for defined entertaining spaces. Here, Steven Harris Architects and Rees Roberts + Partners adapted the concept on the parlor floor of a historic 1856 Chelsea townhouse, deftly eschewing any stuffy connotations in the process. “We reinterpreted the home’s original Italianate revival moldings into a more streamlined and proportionate version that still held the intended gravitas of the room,” explains Kevin Blusewicz, senior associate at Steven Harris Architects. Joined by convivial seating arrangements, a “discrete yet assertive” color scheme and impressively scaled new windows that bathe the room in sunlight, the grand bones appear to soften and relax. reesroberts.com

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THREE A-LIST EVENT DESIGNERS SOUND OFF ON THE SIGNATURE PARTY TRICK THAT WILL KEEP GUESTS BUZZING.

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Founder and Creative Director, Houses & Parties Reimagine the classics. I like to set the table with my best pieces, most of which belonged to my grandmother, but I avoid being stuffy. The key is to be a little irreverent with anything fancy. One way to do this is to layer patterns on top of each other, like a floral Meissen dinner plate on top of a chintz fabric. I prefer big, luscious flowers that are just about to fall apart and unruly vines that twist around place settings. You can also repurpose: consider fingers bowls for ice cream sundaes and nut dishes for colorful candies. If you make the table a little wild and naughty, guests will behave accordingly. rebecca-gardner.com

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From industry galas to society weddings, a distinct pattern in floral design has emerged: single-bloom arrangements. Lush and unfussy, this shift is actualized by Poshan, a new Manhattan-based floral atelier. With Art Deco-inspired linen packaging and a mission of celebrating the singular beauty of rare varieties, Poshan has become a fast favorite of the fashion crowd. Here, founder Wu York shares his approach. poshanflowers.com Inspiration behind Poshan: I couldn’t find floral arrangements that I loved, so I created them. I use single flowers in powerfully simple arrangements, without any “filler” or greens. I base the overall sculptural shape on what’s available at the market each morning. Clients are asking for: English roses! And seasonal flowers, like tree peonies and fresh French lavender. Floral wisdom to live by: Less is more. Focus on quality flowers displayed in special, handmade vessels. People appreciate these two elements now more than ever.

HISTORY REPEATS: TY COLE/OTTO. EXPERT APPROACH HEADSHOTS: GARDNER PHOTO, CHIA CHONG; RAFANELLI PHOTO, JOEL BENJAMIN PHOTOGRAPHY; COHEN PHOTO, INNA KOSTUKOVSKY. SOLO SHOW: DAVID MALOSH. SHAPE SHIFTER: GIACOMO MAESTRI.

BRYAN RAFANELLI

Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Rafanelli Events; author of A Great Party (Rizzoli) Play with scale. I encourage my clients to think big, even in an intimate space. Of course, this means keeping things tasteful and proportionate, but larger design elements will act as conversation starters and add energy to your event. When a room fills with people, many traditional touches, like linens, florals and candlelight, are ultimately obscured by bodies. Size makes a statement and we talk often about “shoulders and above” at my company. You always want a larger visual element that will live above the crowd! rafanellievents.com

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Founder and Creative Director, Colleen Kennedy Cohen LLC Make it interactive. Guests like to participate in something, so I try to create an element that allows them to engage with the event design. Consider styling a fabulous dessert cart with various sweets, and allow guests to handselect their final course. My go-tos include chocolate mousse, almond nougat, beautiful holiday cookies, ribbon candies, mini pies, gumdrops (Lord Jones CBD gumdrops are always a hit) and roasted chestnuts for cracking. I love a tableside surprise, especially around the holidays. colleenkennedycohen.com

SHAPE SHIFTER Lato x Lato, the design lab from architect couple Francesco Breganze de Capnist and Virginia Valentini, touts its debut collection as “inspired by Italian architectural heritage, reframed for a contemporary global aesthetic.” One look at the Vestalia candleholder and this ethos is rendered in clarity: What appears as a single slab of imperial green marble is actually a series of movable, hinged parts, a reference to 1930s Rationalist architecture. Candlelight turned conversation starter. latoxlato.com

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Where an objet dâ€™art adds gravitas, an objet dâ€™art-cum-accent stool adds a layer of practicality, seamlessly morphing into overflow guest seating as needed. New from Under the Influence, the latest line of furnishings by Benoist F. Drut for Maison Gerard, the Champignon Mignon stool (shown in green velvet) delivers on both quizzical charm and utility. A contemporary take on a mushroom stool, each seat is lightweight and mobile (handy for pulling in close for hushed conversations). Adding bespoke appeal, the height and upholstery are customizable. maisongerard.com

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For a truly one-off tablescape, look to the Milanese Wunderkammer, Laboratorio Paravicini. Over 20 plus years, owner Costanza Paravicini has mastered the art of whimsical, painterly ceramicsâ€”recently, with her daughters, Benedetta and Margherita, co-helming design and production. While the companyâ€™s wildly popular annual collections are available for purchase on Artemest and other e-tailers, the studio also accepts custom projects on commission through its made-tomeasure program. Send an email, or better still, pay the ladies a visit at their central Milan studio, and theyâ€™ll adapt monograms, family crests, sketches or textile patterns onto their signature dishware. Since designs are hand-painted to the bisque base before their final glazing round, remarkably, pieces are not only suited for everyday use, but also dishwasher safe. paravicini.it

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Boutique establishments brimming with personal touches and memorable amenities have fast become the new wave of luxury hotels. So, where could be a more prescient well to draw inspiration from for our own guest quarters this season? We turned to the riotously beautiful NOLA hot spot Maison de la Luz, designed by Atelier Ace and Studio Shamshiri, for a lesson in idiosyncratic design and Southern hospitality. maisondelaluz.com

⊳ DOWN TIME Thrice daily meals together can test even the dearest of friends and family, which makes the integration of a private guest nook for morning coffees or solo meals a bonus for all. Let Maison de la Luz’s intimate window adjacent seating areas, each equipped with loungefriendly seating and copper-topped “séance tables” etched in astrological motifs, remind that this setup can nest happily in guest accommodations of all shapes and sizes.

IN GOOD SPIRITS ⊲ Throughout the hotel’s 36 king rooms, a festive tone is set by the trading of nightstands for decadent bedside minibars. A selection of top-shelf libations— amongst them, Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whiskey and Ruinart Brut Rosé—sit atop a bespoke bar cabinet, which in turn encloses an artful collection of highball and champagne glasses. Brass ice buckets in the shape of a pineapple cheekily harken back to the hotel’s overarching design goal: moments of rebellion within the envelope of traditional hospitality.

▲ DETAIL ORIENTED When it came to conceptualizing the en suites, Studio Shamshiri principal designer Pamela Shamshiri “leaned into classic hotel iconography: waffle robes, incredible towels and all-stone bathrooms.” But luxuriant amenities extend beyond these focal details to smaller nuances of the bathroom design. Note, for example, the patinaed silver vanity set by Pigeon and Poodle and the merchandized curation of Grown Alchemist toiletries; chic and considered final flourishes for any guest setup.

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DOUBLE ACT Litchfield, Connecticut-based architect and designer Julia Metcalf is not a fan of the phrase “she shed,” but admits it applies to this jewel box study, which moonlights as a chic cocktail lounge. “The client wanted a place to hide away, to work and to entertain in privacy,” says Metcalf. To welcome the addition of company, a traditional desk chair was replaced with a custom settee, and the Zuber wallpaper-clad bar area holds a rainbow of vintage glassware (sourced at the Brimfield Antique Show) set atop highgloss, piano-finish built-ins concealing a petite wine refrigerator. With the stashing of a laptop, the glamorous work space takes on the persona of an intimate speakeasy where only a chosen few gain admittance. juliametcalfdesigns.com

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Rendered in jewel tones and adorned with birds and butterflies, the newest installment of wrapping paper from heritage brand Mrs. John L. Strong stands as testament to the fact that a gift is only as chic (and memorable) as the package it arrives in. With a heavy weight, large scale and matte, tactile finish, each sheet is a present in itself: a little luxury worthy of crafting or framing, or simply unwrapping with affection. Save the remnants and give in style all year long. mrsstrong.com

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For many, the phrase “Made in America” forms an image: a craftsman bent over a workbench, focused on his latest passion project. But it also embodies innovation and an industrial spirit; a belief in taking risks and an unwillingness to compromise on quality. At the heart of it all is a mission to make life better, detail by detail. That is the dream on which this country was founded and the vision that continues to drive it today—one of ownership, safety, freedom and comfort. These are the guiding influences for America’s makers and mavens.

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1. This custom Gem 6018 jewelry safe has a variety of drawer sizes, as well as flexible compartments and hooks for hanging pieces, all in a beautiful hand-stitched gray leather. 2. With an interior of leather and Ultrasuede, this luxury Gem 6018 model has a place for everything. 3. Made for a smaller space, this Mini Gem jewelry safe has a maple hardwood interior.

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The founders of the United States were driven, in part, by the pursuit of ownership and pride of personage. They believed passionately in the right to possess that which was earned. Today, Brown Safe embodies this vision. “Our clientele is varied, but every one of them has worked hard to get what they have and came to us with a desire to protect it,” says Lynel Brown, the vice president of the family-owned company known to “build the most secure safes and vaults on the planet.” Brown Safe products include biometric fingerprint-reading locks, ballistic armor cladding and state-of-the-art systems; even the U.S. government and military use them. The residential adaptations can be customized in color and finish, and to include features like watch winders and jewelry displays. Bespoke, handcrafted and designed to endure, Brown Safe’s products represent their American heritage with pride.

“Security solutions should be custom. We learn wants and needs, and go from there.”

DONE RIGHT: THE AMERICAN WAY Brown Safe began as a response to the options produced overseas. Owing to how significantly it reduces shipping costs, manufacturers outside of the U.S. typically offer flimsy lockboxes with lightweight construction. After witnessing the ease with which these could be broken into, Fred Brown established Brown Safe. “Every safe and vault we produce is made in our 65,000-square-foot Southern California facility,” says Fred’s daughter, Lynel. “’Made in America’ carries a lot of weight within this industry now, to the point where we have clients in other countries who are willing to pay the added expense of shipping to place their valuables in a Brown Safe product.”

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1. Milk-paint inset cabinetry and black counters wow in this Santa Monica home. 2. The dining room of this Manhattan Beach farmhouse features a vintage-blue hutch with wire mesh insets. 3. A wire-brushed textured finish accents this master bath vanity, enhanced by beveled detailing.

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For Steven Cooper, owner of Cooper Pacific Kitchens, personal relationships with clients and local artisans are the most important element in his company’s success story. Founded in 1984, the third-generation, award-winning firm has been bringing luxury kitchen design to Los Angeles ever since. “We are the premier resource for clients who value the highest quality construction and design talent,” Cooper says. “We create one-of-a-kind kitchens, customized wardrobes and wine storage solutions for industry-leading architects, interior designers and private residences.” In addition to collaborating with local artisans, such as Inox Creative Metalworks, the Cooper team delivers when it comes to details. “We can start the design process with something as simple as a favorite item from our client’s travels,” Cooper says. “Bespoke elements get us excited.”

SUSTAINABILITY: THE AMERICAN WAY Sustainability is a core value for Cooper Pacific. In 1974, when founder Neil Cooper designed his family’s first home in Albert Lea, Minnesota, he built it around a grand oak tree to preserve it. The relationship between sustainability and environmental compatibility has continued to play a key role in the continuous improvement of Cooper Pacific’s products.

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Homes are an expression of the owners’ personality and can also be an expression of their successes in achieving the American Dream. Euroline Steel Windows & Doors helps homeowners build their dream homes with its exotic line of handcrafted steel windows and doors. “Luxury homeowners use their homes to tell their story, inviting people over to share their vision and achievements,” the team says. Steel windows and doors are an integral part of that tale. Manufactured at a state-of-the-art facility in Yorba Linda, California, and handcrafted to perfection, Euroline’s products are recognized for their elegant style, endless architectural applications and exceptional narrow sight lines. “We truly believe that in order to build an extraordinary home, you need to incorporate extraordinary products, such as Euroline’s steel windows and doors,” they say. 1. Modern Tuscaloosa farmhouse: Built by D J Balling Construction; architecture by Arcanum Architecture and Associated Building Supply. 2. Euroline Steel Windows & Doors manufacturing facility. 3. Villa Sullivan: Interior design by Tim Clarke Interior Design; architecture by Taylor Brothers Architectural Products. 4. Perham residence: Architecture by Brandon Architects; interior design by Details A Design Firm; windows by Window Crafters. 2. Photography by Hernandez Productions 3. Photography by Langoworks 4. Photography by Will Edwards Photography

BEYOND THE LOOKING GLASS What brings the Euroline Steel Windows & Doors team incredible joy is their quarterly community events, where they give back to the less fortunate, making their dreams come true. “Our mission at Euroline Steel Windows & Doors is to fulfill and inspire dreams,” they say. “We do that by crafting extraordinary products and we also do that by giving back to our communities. Some people dream of a beautiful extravagant home; others dream of simply having a meal.” Every quarter, the company works together to either give back to veterans, give donations to local hospitals, make smile packets for those in need or organize toy drives for orphans during Christmastime, and more recently this year, the team packaged over 36,000 meals to feed orphans. “Fulfilling dreams is our mission and in our culture. We love helping others on all levels,” they say.

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INTO the WOODS CRAFTING A ONE-OF-A-KIND FAMILY HOME IN SANTA MONICA, TWO ARCHITECTS CARRY ON THE LEGACY OF THEIR LATE MENTOR. WRITTEN BY KAMALA NAIR / PHOTOGRAPHY BY TREVOR TONDRO

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Architects Kristopher Conner and James Perry continued the work of their late colleague Duncan Nicholson on a home in Rustic Canyon. Designers Olivia Williams and Matthew Merrell devised a stylish spot for lounging in the great room, appointing the living area with a custom sofa in a Sahco fabric, a pair of vintage armchairs from Adesso, a Philip and Kelvin LaVerne coffee table and a rug from ABC Carpet & Home in New York. Above the fireplace is a Charlie White photograph.

t should come as no surprise that native Angelenos Jamie Price and Bradford Schlei should build a bright, airy contemporary dwelling in the wooded Santa Monica enclave of Rustic Canyon. Jamie’s nearby childhood home was designed by the legendary architect Ray Kappe (Bradford lived in a residence by another titan of L.A. architecture, Paul R. Williams), and she grew up playing at the neighborhood park. “I always felt like the area had a bit of magic to it with the overgrown trees and streams,” she says. In creating a home for themselves, the couple wanted to capture the feeling of light and space and of living among the trees. “This property brought all of that together,” Jamie says. They turned to architect Duncan Nicholson of Nicholson Architects. Tragically, Nicholson, a protégé of the great John Lautner, fell terminally ill toward the end of the schematic design process. Before his death, he passed the torch to his associates, Kristopher Conner and James Perry. “A lot of the design essence was there,” notes Perry. Conner adds, “The spatial layout of the house and aesthetic was generally established, but we figured out the nuts and bolts and did some redesigning.” The lush setting—during the early 20th century, the site had served as a U.S. Forest Service test station for eucalyptus trees—inspired the home’s indoor-outdoor concept. “The climate in the canyon is specific,” explains Perry, and allowed for the house to flow around the landscape, yielding outdoor rooms, the organizing principle of the architectural program. “Anywhere you are in the house, you can see into the landscape,” says Conner. Landscape designer Case Fleher also capitalized on the venerable trees for his design. “We kept some but severely manicured them to make space in the front,” he says. Whatever trees they had to cut down were harvested and used for everything from the front door to a fireplace mantel to a series of turned outdoor stools. “We shipped them off to be milled into blocks of wood,” says Michael Robinson, who, along with Dick Minium, served as the general contractors.

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A slab of Calacatta Gold marble tops the kitchen islandâ€™s base, which is wrapped in the same weathered brass by Mark Ogburn Enterprises as the hood. The structure allows for a set of Ochre counter chairs on one side and for bookshelves on another. The Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances are from Ferguson; the faucet is Waterworks.

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Not only did the architects literally incorporate the site’s trees in their design, but they also took inspiration from them for the home’s other components. “As the building progresses upward,” Conner explains, “it transitions from more rusticated, earthen materials such as concrete, weathered steel and stone, to lighter materials like charred wood, glass, plaster and copper.” The effect is nearly allegorical. “The rusticated materials of the base relate to the land and root the building to the earth,” notes Conner. “The expanses of wood siding and glass relate to the tone and massing of the tree’s trunk, springing up from the base. And the plaster and copper elements of the dramatic eaves and the skylights and openings throughout the house relate to the tree canopy.” The interior materials, a mix of limestone, French oak flooring, weathered brass, and blackened steel among them, harmonize with those found outside. As the architectural bones of their new home came together, the couple brought in Olivia Williams and Matthew Merrell to tackle the interior design. “They have a colorful art collection, and personalities, so we needed the house to represent that aspect of who they are,” Merrell says, alluding to works by Adolph Gottlieb, Charlie White, Alexander Calder and others that grace the residence. The designers also wanted to make sure the abode had a classic California feel. Notes Jamie, “Growing up here in the ’80s was magical and that vibe and aesthetic influenced my design taste, so you get a sense of that in the house.” A top priority for the designers was selecting a palette to complement the home’s blackened wood exterior. An enormous pink Venini chandelier, which they hung above the dining room table, set the tone for the rest of the color scheme. “We chose the Corbusier palette,” says Williams, referring to a collection of shades the architect created. “They give complexity and depth that is not achieved in conventional paints. The paint color changes throughout the day in different light. It all works harmoniously and quite naturally. It’s special to the house and the clients.” That singularity infuses every aspect of the home, both inside and out. “There’s a common misconception that Lautner was striving for some consistent style, but it was the opposite of that,” says Conner. “His biggest goal was striving for each project to be unique. That’s what Duncan always talked about, trying to do something original. That’s how we paid tribute to both him and Lautner.”

The bronze handrail on the main stair is supported by the glass guard so it visually â€œfloatsâ€? above the blackened steel railing by Potter Mallis. Rode Bros. supplied the solid French oak planks for the floors and the treads. The windows, in a dark bronze finish, are from Monumental Windows and Doors.

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A vintage Murano chandelier serves as the visual anchor for the great room. Brass elements such as the dining areaâ€™s Mastercraft table base and the framework of the chandelier connect to the materials palette found elsewhere in the space. The custom dining chairs wear a Chase Erwin linen.

Opposite: Rift oak veneer paneling houses a hidden built-in bar and TV niche as well as storage, bookshelves and a fireplace. The custom tile surround is by Lubna Chowdhary; the mantel by EBK Woodworking is of eucalyptus from trees felled on the property. Lighting around the B&B Italia bed includes a Murano chandelier and Gentner sconce. Below: In a corner of the master bedroom, the designers composed a striking moment furnished with a Gio Ponti vanity from the Royal Continental Hotel in Naples, a Paavo Tynell table lamp and a vintage Mario Bellini chair. The draperies are in a gauzy C&C Milano linen from Thomas Lavin.

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Charred wood by Montana Timber Products dresses the home’s façade. The pool, designed by the architects and executed by Intex Design and Construction, features Massangis limestone coping and steps, by Diona Marble, and a Heath Ceramics tile border. Landscape designer Case Fleher conceived the lush plantings that echo the vibe of the canyon.

“THE RUSTICATED MATERIALS OF THE HOME’S BASE RELATE TO THE LAND AND ROOT THE BUILDING TO THE EARTH.” –KRISTOPHER CONNER

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES FROM HIS ATELIER ON MOUNT BALDY, AN ARTIST AND FURNITURE MAKER CONJURES UP SURPRISING FORMS. WRITTEN BY LAURA MORGAN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY DICKERSON

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huck Moffit’s background is in sculpture, but the traditional remove between artwork and viewer seemed too limiting. “Walking around a sculpture and not being able to touch it or interact with it beyond trying not to bump into it, I just felt there was so much more possibility,” says the Mount Baldy-based artist and furniture maker. It’s fitting then that his current work—incorporating rich materials like bronze, glass and leather to yield astonishing yet purposeful objects—straddles the edge between art and design. It is both envelopepushing and utilitarian, with form and function existing in harmony. While Moffit counts the art of Richard Serra and fashions of Hussein Chalayan among his inspirations, Japanese design has also been a reference point, and a 2014-15 LACMA exhibition of Japanese armor from the 12th to the 19th centuries only deepened his fascination. “I didn’t realize for a while how much it stuck with me; I needed to dissect it in my head,” he says. His ideas developed into the pieces shown in an installation at Eric Buterbaugh, “Chuck Moffit: With the Promise of Nectar,” featuring his imposing steel and cast bronze furnishings displayed amid purple dahlias. The artist considers his Oshibana center table from that series—which was influenced by the art of pressing natural elements such as flowers and foliage until they are dry and flat—a bridge to his new creations. “It was part of what samurais did to understand harmony and patience,” explains Moffit. “The craft is certainly important, but, for me, there also is a sense of ceremony and magic.” Those qualities are apparent in Moffit’s series, “Armor Amor,” which debuted in October. The collection is an evolution of his previous work but finds the artist playing with subtler details and softer shapes, introducing glass and leather elements as surface materials. “As the title hints, ‘Armor Amor’ explores both sides of the coin: protection and vulnerability,” he says. In addition to the case goods, tables, seating and lighting that he’s known for, Moffit also produced a series of sculptural tabletop objects in the form of bronze vessels. Despite his stunning results—his pieces have been shown at Christopher Grimes Projects and the Hammer Museum and are available at J.F. Chen in L.A. and De Sousa Hughes in San Francisco, to name a few—Moffit’s route from conception to finished product isn’t always a smooth one. He’s come to appreciate the constant problem solving, the mistakes-turned-welcome surprises, the tension. “I like to make things that are, at times, confusing to me—I’ll shoot for something and then pull the rug out from under myself,” he admits. “It’s just a battle in the studio sometimes. And it’s not necessarily me winning. But the piece has to win. I have to make sure it’s right in the end.”

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Chuck Moffit, with his dog, Elko, works out of a studio on Mount Baldy. The artist and furniture designer sketches out ideas. Moffitâ€™s pieces range from his Ceremony vessel (opposite) to his Chieftain chair (bottom, right).

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ARCHITECTURE / ANDREW SCHAFFNER, MICHAEL BOYD AND DALE PATTON, DANIELIAN ASSOCIATES INTERIOR DESIGN / KRISTEN SMOKOWSKI, DESIGN REPERTOIRE

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A MOTHER AND SON DESIGN TEAM MATCH TALENTS AND TASTES TO CREATE A FAMILY HOME IN LA QUINTA. WRITTEN BY MONIQUE MCINTOSH / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARLENE HALABY

s a seasoned professional, interior designer Kristen Smokowski knew she and her husband, Bernard, needed to field multiple proposals before choosing an architect to conceive their new home in La Quinta. Among the firms pitching ideas was Danielian Associates and a young architect there named Andrew Schaffner. Ultimately, the then 26-year-old Schaffner, who also happens to be Smokowski’s son, and the firm prevailed with the winning concept. “We wanted to give everyone equal opportunity, but he nailed it,” she recalls. “It’s so important to find somebody who can translate your vision, and he did that at such a young age.” The couple envisioned a modern take on a Spanishstyle ranch, “which fit that site,” says Smokowski, pointing to the surrounding desert landscape and Santa Rosa Mountains beyond. “It was essential to have something

that felt intrinsic to the landscape.” To satisfy both the family’s wishes and community design guidelines, Schaffner, working with colleagues Michael Boyd and Dale Patton, employed traditional elements such as plasterwork, pillow-cut limestone and reclaimed brick for the parapet trim. He then laced black steel details throughout, such as the floor-to-ceiling windows, and incorporated decorative steel I-beams softened with warm wood inserts. The I-beams, installed under the direction of general contractor Bill Leddy of Sun Vista Construction, were a “trust me” moment with his mother, Schaffner recalls. “But I knew we needed that contemporary detail to come through, to show that this is a new home.” Once the wood insert was in place, “it so perfectly blended in,” says Smokowski. “It gives that hint of a modern, forwardthinking perspective.”

For the La Quinta home she shares with her husband, Bernard, interior designer Kristen Smokowski and her son, architect Andrew Schaffner, collaborated on rooms brimming with warmth and character. In the gallery off the entry, she paired a Noir cabinet from Bassman Blaine with vintage lamps made by her grandmother.

Black steel corner windows by Arcadia Custom bring spectacular views of the surrounding mountains into a family room, where a sleek, cashmere-covered B&B Italia sofa from Diva Group is joined by a wool and silk Anthropologie rug and an RH Modern coffee table.

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The focal point of the dining room is a freestanding art wall, which hides the entrance to the master suite and displays a commissioned America Martin painting. “We wanted places where our art could shine, where people could walk up to it,” says Smokowski. Carl Hansen & Søn chairs surround the Flexform table. The light fixture above by ADG Lighting defines the space while making way for both the view and the art.

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Punctuated by two enclosed courtyards, Schaffner’s open-plan layout invites discovery. “As you walk around the entire home, you have views from both sides,” says Smokowski. “There is this constant unrolling of surprises.” The wonders begin outdoors at the massive custom gate. There glimpses of the front courtyard, planted with palms and bougainvillea (a collaboration between Smokowski and landscape designer Gustavo Magaña of GM Future Designs) are visible through square cutouts. “They make you want to see what’s on the other side,” says Schaffner. “We wanted to create visual interest that keeps you moving to the next space.” Many of the entertainment areas also radiate from this sun-kissed core, including the dining room, which opens wide to uninterrupted vistas of the Chocolate Mountains.

Other social spots such as the kitchen, media room and wine bar flow together. Private spaces flank the rear courtyard, where the master bedroom suite overlooks a reflecting pool, which features a commissioned sculpture by artist America Martin. When composing these interiors, “I like to keep it simple,” explains Smokowski. “Because I think the interior designer’s true job is to create a canvas, so you can fill it with things you love, things that matter.” Colors remain neutral to showcase the family’s vibrant artworks and sentimental pieces, like the lamps made from antique concrete wallpaper rolls by Smokowski’s maternal grandmother. For furnishings, she also favored pared-down yet easy silhouettes in lush fabrics and finishes, from the cashmere B&B Italia sofas in the living room and a family room to the

Perhaps the most coveted perch, the pair of swinging Tidelli sofas by the pool “was one of our essential requirements when we imagined our home,” says Smokowski. She and Schaffner designed the custom sconces in partnership with Hammerton Studio. Inside above the dining table is a light fixture by ADG Lighting “I think lighting is a great way to be modern and clean,” she notes.

Off a hallway punctuated by a Jason Kowalski painting, sleek cabinetry by Leicht conceals the laundry area. The architect and interior designer worked closely with the company. Monarch Plank Hardwood Flooring supplied the European oak.

richly stained dining table by Flexform. “Her approach to design is always about making everything feel comfortable,” notes Schaffner. “She would never choose a cold piece just for appearances.” A vein of familial warmth indeed runs throughout the project, forged through sunny days on the construction site and late-night text exchanges, swapping sketches and ideas. This spirit is perhaps best captured by Schaffner’s unexpected detail for his mother—an exterior fireplace at the entrance. “We were finalizing

the massing,” says Schaffner, who turned 29 this year, as the project was wrapping up. “We thought a chimney would evoke that Spanish Revival look and create a warm welcome for people entering the home.” The surprise worked perfectly. “We light it when we’re home, to let people know they can come by,” says Smokowski. “And I think everybody who comes here enjoys our space. I hope they see the passion and the beauty of a family who knew what they wanted and was actually able to bring it to life.”

The goal for the kitchenâ€™s cabinetry, conceived in concert with Leicht, was to have it look like furnishings to complement the homeâ€™s architectural details and collections of art, heirlooms and other finds. Accenting the space are West Elm counter chairs and a runner from Juxtaposition Home. The countertop slabs are from EuroWest; the appliances are by Miele.

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Taking advantage of the outdoors, a generous loggia provides space for entertaining â€œwhere we have expansive views of the mountains,â€? says Smokowski. She appointed a cozy outdoor dining area with Tidelli furnishings, including the chairs and table.

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The courtyard pool, by McIntyre Pools & Spas, has a negative edge on one side; the decking is limestone from AAA Natural Stone in Jarrell, Texas. â€œThe pool brings in and reflects a lot of light into the area,â€? Schaffner observes.

Opposite: Cool, soft blues, echoing the desert sky, define a guest roomâ€™s palette. Smokowski recovered the West Elm bed, which is dressed with RH linens. The armchair is from Anthropologie. Below: For the master bath, the materials are glamorousâ€”a mix of Calacatta marble and basalt mosaic tiles on the floor and Calacatta Gold slabs for the shower walls. The California Faucets plumbing fixtures are from Pirch.

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TAKING A LEAP IN LOS ANGELES, A DESIGN DUO CONCEIVES A PLACE OF RESPITE FOR A BUSY DOCTOR AND HER SON. WRITTEN BY SHANNON SHARPE / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DOMINIQUE VORILLON

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INTERIOR DESIGN / KRISTI BENDER AND WENDY SCHWARTZ, CUFF STUDIO

ix years ago, OB-GYN Shamsah Amersi was faced with a decision—launch her own medical practice or purchase a home for herself and her son. “I knew I couldn’t buy a house and start my own business because of the big commitments of both of those endeavors,” Shamsah says. “So, I put the house aside.” A few years later, with her practice established, she began to think once more about a home of her own. The sleek, contemporary residence on the Westside of Los Angeles that Shamsah found read more bachelor pad than a dwelling for a mother, teenage son and their dog. “We are the exact opposite profile of who you’d expect to live there by looking at the outside of the house,” she laughs. But the family was excited to turn the interiors of this modern shell into a home that reflected their personalities—sophisticated, fun, and playful. “And it had to be cozy,” she says. While Shamsah knew what she wanted, accomplishing that goal was a different story. “After I moved in, I started getting a little overwhelmed,” she says. “I didn’t know how to fill the spaces so it would feel like a home.” On the advice of a mutual friend, Shamsah turned to designers Kristi Bender and Wendy Schwartz to create both a sanctuary for her and a virtual play land for her son. “She wanted a place that her son could feel proud to have his friends come over— almost like a camp for the kids,” says Bender, “while being something that made her happy.” For the well-traveled family, the home needed to suggest the refined opulence that the pair was used to from their trips abroad. “It had to be luxurious but also still be low-key,” says Schwartz. “Not an in-your-face kind of fancy but to just reflect those amenities that you experience when you’re traveling.” Case in point, the living room: The cocoon of femininity showcases a curvy sofa and chair, both covered in a soft bouclé, and a gray and white wallcovering with a watery vibe that provides the backdrop to a piano where Shamsah’s son, Jaden, practices. “I’ll sit on the sofa with my dog and listen to my son play while I relax,” she says. “It’s a room that I live in because it’s not formal.”

Designers Kristi Bender and Wendy Schwartz used a swivel chair from their Cuff Studio line, upholstered in a Holly Hunt fabric, as the jumping-off point for the living room furnishings of an L.A. house. A custom sofa emphasizes the feeling of a cloud-like space. The smoky glass chandelier is by Lindsey Adelman.

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Right: To the existing kitchen, Bender and Schwartz made a few muted additions. Leather and bleached white oak Cuff Studio counter chairs surround the end of the island, while gauzy white linen draperies from GP Drapery complete the look. Opposite: Kevin Ebihara Holle, of Ebihara Landscaping, designed the plantings surrounding the poolâ€™s lounge area. Two double chaises and an outdoor sofa, all from RH and upholstered in Perennials fabric, are perfect spots to enjoy an outdoor movie night with family and friends.

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In the living room, the designers devised an eye-catching moment anchored by a Phillip Jeffries wallcovering. The space includes a Hans Wegner chair from Rove Concepts and is illuminated by an Articolo three-light sconce and a Lambert & Fils floor lamp.

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Bender and Schwartz used an Alabama Sawyer live-edge, reclaimed wood table and host bench in the dining room. A collection of vessels by Stone Yard is tucked under the nearby stair. Punctuating the neutral color scheme is a glazed ceramic Elizabeth Orleans piece.

Another defining aspect of the living room is the smoked glass and bronze Lindsey Adelman chandelier, the tones of which complement the gray stone of the fireplace. In fact, lighting frequently takes a starring role—even in the doublestory glass entry where a cluster of rope-wrapped hanging light fixtures can be seen from the street. “She wanted there to be a ‘wow’ factor in there,” says Schwartz. “This did that without being too flashy.” “The lighting throughout is a balance of elements,” observes Bender. The openness of the layout allows the fixtures to play off each other while still creating special moments in each space. Above the dining room table, a paper-plate cloud pendant (Yes, you read that correctly—it’s truly made of paper plates!) is both quirky and unexpected, while adding a layer of softness in relationship to the bronze ginkgo-form chandelier in the adjacent stairwell and a sea anemone-inspired fixture in the den. “They’ve created such a beautiful flow that I love going from space to space because they don’t feel like they contrast,” observes Shamsah. “They all just kind of mesh together into a beautiful oasis.” Other spaces emphasize that retreat-like feeling. Shamsah’s bedroom is a symphony in cream and white, complete with a wingback upholstered headboard, plush carpet and a pair of luscious chairs positioned in front of the fireplace. Across the hall, a cozy den is also outfitted in white hues: An oversize chaise is perfect for curling up with a book and a cup of coffee or glass of wine. After the doctor had poured so much energy into her business, the designers were gratified to give her an abode of her own. “As we chipped away at each space, and she started to have a home that she could feel proud of, she just became happier and happier,” says Schwartz. For her part, Shamsah says, “This home is a source of pride for me and my son because he saw me go through those challenges of owning my own business. It reminds me that hard work and perseverance really pay off—in creating a vision for yourself and your family and working toward it.”

The master bedroomâ€™s custom bed is upholstered in Perennials fabric and rests on a Patterson Flynn Martin shearling rug. Cuff Studio designed the floating nightstands, which are topped with Lostine lamps. The trio of collages is by George Herms.

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In the master bedroom, a Lindsey Adelman chandelier hovers above an Erickson Ă†sthetics coffee table. A covering from Pacific Hide & Leather is on the settees. A fabric work by Meike Legler hangs on the fireplace.

Bender and Schwartz brought their skills to bear on the master bath. A Cuff Studio covering accents a wall and bleached wood logs layer in a rustic feel. The sconces are by Current Collection.

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