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EDITOR’S LETTER INSPIRATION FOUND Go green with a look at upcycled plastic designs that have a positive impact on our environment.

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ARCHITECTURALLY SPEAKING Architects from around the country provide insight on what defines residential spaces right now.

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HERITAGE An ancient building material makes a comeback as a colorful medium for today’s makers and artists.

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JEWEL BOX Tour the globe with sculptural pieces inspired by architectural wonders.

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MATERIAL Within two distinct settings, architectural elements take center stage.

TREND Spring’s hottest accessories inspire a full-on floral frenzy.

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KITCHEN + BATH The pros discuss the evolution of the home’s hardest-working spaces.

THE REPORT Bold color combinations and playful patterns define this season’s maximalist approach to interiors.

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LIVING HISTORY An architectural gem in one of Atlanta’s toniest neighborhoods reveals the respectful stewardship and history-steeped design sense of its owners. Written by Jennifer Boles / Photography by Emily Followill / Styling by Eleanor Roper

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FAMILY PORTRAIT Cultural heirlooms and travel mementos in a Chicago abode tell the story of lives well lived.

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NATURAL FLOW From mixing natural dyes to dipping pieces of linen in them, Bay Area artist Carrie Crawford takes a hands-on approach. Written by Shannon Sharpe / Photography by Airyka Rockefeller

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FACE TIME A Los Angeles house is imbued with a joyful soul thanks to stylish furnishings and bold accents. Written by Kelly Vencill Sanchez / Photography by Roger Davies

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Luxe presents the best in residential architecture, interior design and landscape architecture from across the country.

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IN THE MAKING

Dressed in Cabana Vintage, looking like I literally walked off the walls of designer Meg Braff’s old-school Florida bedroom at the Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House.

Much like a fashion show, design is about storytelling; creating a fantasy. Yet in reality, the process is equal parts imagination and hard work, all in preparation for show time.

The final reveal and wow-factor moments don’t necessarily reflect the hours of decisionmaking; the emails, phone calls and installs; the headboard that doesn’t fit through the front door (and had to be craned-in through a second-story terrace); the crack in the poured concrete that needs to be reset. However, when it’s pencils down time, architects, designers and contractors pull it together and get it done. I love hearing behind-the-scenes stories about the design process; both the bloopers and the wins.

Shortly before press time, I attended the Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House where many designer-friends had fabulous rooms. Each of them had a vision of what they would conjure for their space. They upholstered and wallpapered, carpeted and plastered; moved things in, out and around until opening day when the dream went on display. Every home undergoes a dress rehearsal of sorts. We certainly hope that you enjoy the show!

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RADAR Luxe checks in with nine standout architects, explores a tried and true ancient building technique and uncovers the latest in jewelry designs.

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BACK TO BASICS: I look deeply into the climate, landscape and history of a place for design inspiration.

I can arrive at an authentic design only after integrating these elements. You know a building connects to its location when you could not imagine it anywhere else.

HISTORY LESSON: The ancient Greeks taught us the importance of harmonizing different components of a structure and creating right-size buildings in proportion and scale. We often forget those lessons in 21st-century architecture. LASTING IMPRESSION: I traveled a long way to see Swiss architect Peter Zumthor’s thermal baths at Vals, and it was one of the most memorable architectural moments of my life. It is all about the human sensory experience: visual, olfactory, auditory and tactile.

⊳ MARK JENSEN

San Francisco | jensen-architects.com UNSUNG HERO: Rebar is a material that you don’t actually see, but it miraculously allows lumbering concrete to become a light and graceful dancer. ACOUSTICS MATTER: It's important to consider the properties of sound—you can’t see it in photographs, but you feel it when you are in a space. Through the magic of synesthesia, you can almost see sound qualities while in an acoustically well-considered place. WISH LIST: I long for a return to less-smart homes. I sense many of my clients feel that connectivity has reached a saturation point and the well-designed space will be one that abstains from distractions in favor of mindful connection to place.

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Miami | renegonzalezarchitects.com NATURE AND NURTURE: Every project begins with understanding the location and a site’s unique qualities. This also applies to cultural conditions, as was the case with a house we designed in Key Biscayne that depicts its Latin setting with the inclusion of patios, portales (porches) and persianas (louvered screens). FORWARD THINKING: Modernism will always be popular in architecture, but I wish nostalgia would fall out of style. Contemporary design, which still adheres to many of the tenets of modernism, is timeless. Some people find comfort in nostalgia and pastiches of historical styles, but the end result never feels authentic to me. LIVING IN HARMONY: Our design for the Prairie Avenue house in Miami Beach, a luxury residence elevated in response to the environmental threat of sea-level rise, acknowledges traditional precedents such as native American Chickee huts and the community of Stiltsville. It is adapted to contemporary living in sync with the changing environment.

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SPLURGE-WORTHY: The best quality windows are the first indication of thoughtfulness in a design, and they can by far make or break the final outcome of a project. PROUD MOMENT: For a home in Southampton, New York, the client was excited to approach the architecture, landscape and interior decoration of the home in a comprehensive way. It was a rare and enjoyable occurrence to have oversight on every aspect of the residence. EARLY INSPIRATION: I saw The Sound of Music at the age of 4 and was so impressed by the Von Trapp’s baroque classical villa. Since then, I have been inspired by grand ballrooms, which is a space sadly lost to history for most elevated clients. To have a grandly scaled and ornate room sparsely furnished so that a special event may take place truly makes the space extraordinary.

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Seattle | reruchastudio.com CLASSIC VS. TRENDY: When a client is focused on a trend, they’re often missing the bigger picture of permanence and place. Natural light, however, will always be in fashion. We have an innate attachment to the sun here in Seattle. The projects that harness this best are the ones that feel eternal.

INFLUENTIAL BUILDING: I traveled to France on a tour of Le Corbusier’s architecture and Villa Savoye really resonated with me. The curved ramps take you from one space to another culminating in a rooftop garden filled with sunlight and stillness. It taught me spaces don’t have to be perfect.

UNTAPPED MATERIAL: Brick has a sense of permanence.

I'm dreaming of the right client, budget and site to use it.

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SPOTLIGHT: In our projects, we deliberately study the effects of the sun on a space, yet there are moments when a sunbeam, calculated for arrival in a specific room, offers an even greater result. Those are the best happy accidents. CASE STUDY: We're designing a home in Tucson that embodies our passion for framing views, capturing light and revealing spatial character.

The site has a stellar visual and physical connection to an iconic mountain range. With its well-positioned sight lines, the home showcases the essence of its setting.

BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER: We strive for cozy, comfortable spaces regardless of the square footage.

High ceilings will always be popular but it’s better to focus on proportion rather than height.

RADAR / ARCHITECTURALLY SPEAKING

RYAN BOLLOM AND DK OSSEO-ASARE

SOUTHERN CHARM: The South is full of inspiration. Perhaps the most celebrated house in all of Atlanta is known as Swan House. Built in 1928 by one of the country's preeminent architects, Philip Shutze, it’s an icon of classic design.

Charleston is also one of the most magical places. Its casual sophistication, haunting presence of history among a bustling modern city, and its quintessential Southern feeling are unparalleled. My favorites are the Miles Brewton House and Drayton Hall. IN THE WORKS: We are in the midst of a large new estate in the Georgia Low Country, based on precedents from some of my favorite South Carolina houses. I’m taking inspiration from the past, but making it new and relevant in a way that doesn’t feel like a museum. BIDDING ADIEU: Openconcept floor plans are on their way out. People are returning to the notion of rooms being rooms. Intimacy and coziness are hallmarks of great living spaces.

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Both made of scagliola, Moss & Lam’s W1 Mount table and artist Melissa Vogley Woods’ Untitled Form 4 sculpture celebrates this historic medium by incorporating sculptural forms and modern lines.

create elaborate inlays. “A liquid mix of scagliola is inserted into engravings that have been made with hammer and chisel in a slab of marble or stone,” he says. “When dry, it is rubbed smooth with water and pumice and polished with wax, oil, lacquers and stone.”

The process sounds relatively simple, yet learning how to make scagliola involves years of study and practice. Woods, for example, spent time traveling around Europe and learning from experts there. “It’s not like there is one way or one recipe,” she says. “And in Italy, the scagliola is like pasta—every region has a slightly different way of making it.”

The material’s unique, moldable nature attracted artist Deborah Moss, co-founder of Moss & Lam in Canada. Moss, who learned about scagliola as an art history student, started

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Looking at the majestic domed ceilings, ornate paneled walls and stately colonnades of 17th-century Italian basilicas, many people marvel at what seems to be colorful marble in the architecture. They might be surprised to know that what looks like natural stone is actually a hardened mixture of gypsum or plaster, pigments and sometimes glue. It’s a material called scagliola, a decorative surface that’s been fooling the eye for centuries.

Though celebrated as an art today, scagliola started as a way to save time and money.

“Artisans began using it to solve logistical problems,” explains Melissa Vogley Woods, an Ohio artist who creates scagliola sculptures.

“Real marble was costly, heavy and hard to install. It was easier to use scagliola to create the same effect.” Scagliola specialist Mark Burston of Hayles & Howe, a British firm specializing in the material, says the use of the material as we know it today began in Munich in 1603 and spread across Europe, arriving in Britain in the early 1800s and then the United States in the 19th century.

Although not quarried from the earth like marble, the creation of scagliola is not without effort. “You begin with some pigments, water and plaster, mix them into a dough-like consistency and press into molds to attain the shapes required,” Burston says. “After demolding, its then infilled and sanded several times to achieve a lustrous finish.” Alessandro Bianchi—whose family’s business, Bianco Bianchi in Florence, Italy, has been producing scagliola works since the 1960s—says the material can also be used to

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using it in furniture design to create an element of surprise. “I love the classic feeling it gives our contemporary pieces,” she says. In her studio, artisans use silicone molds and traditional scagliola methods to achieve the geometric shapes and marble-like surfaces found in the Playtime Series, a set of colorful modern tables.

British interior designer Francis Sultana also uses the material to add an enduring nature to his work. “My clients require pieces of furniture that stand the test of time,” he says. “They want looks that will work in 10, 20 and 50 years and, for me, scagliola has proved that it remains en vogue from one century to the next.” The designer also uses scagliola for one of the reasons early craftspeople did—noting that its lightweight nature is a technical plus.

Though its use waned for a time in the 19th century, Moss predicts the look of scagliola has legs in the 21st century and beyond as a new generation rediscovers the ancient practice.

And though many are experimenting with boldly hued pigments, Moss believes the way scagliola is created will likely remain the same. “It’s not a process that can really be automated—it requires a lot of hand mixing and hand sanding to achieve the best results,” she says. “It gives me goosebumps to think of how the process remains unchanged; to be part of that unbroken lineage is humbling.”

“Scagliola is having a new impulse in design,” says Alessandro Bianchi of Bianco Bianchi. “Its gradations of colors and it plasticity are very suitable for contemporary drawings and shapes, and it works well with metal.” An interior vignette of scagliola work in Italy (top right) and a set of trays of scagliola and brass (top left) made in collaboration with Studio Blanco, both

by Bianco Bianchi, show the continued relevance of this durable material.

The Charles console and Venise side table by Francis Sultana also exhibit a playful, yet chic approach to designing furnishings made of scagliola.

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The Taj Mahal, perhaps the greatest example of India’s chhatris architecture, played a large role in the vision for both Sanjay Kasliwal’s Jaali cuff and Surendra Saboo’s sapphire, opal and diamond Aura ring. “I wanted this piece to look like the night sky above the Taj Mahal with a blue moon center punctuated by brilliant stars in the distance,” says Saboo.

The ornate nature of these exquisite creations proves that incorporating traditional design elements, especially ones from significant and timeworn structures, will most certainly never go out of style.

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Lewis Miller’s trademarked Flower Flashes pop up in the streets of Manhattan like a whimsical gift from Mother Nature. Miller and his studio produce massive installations for fashion shows and events that are often displayed for only a few hours. The next morning, they’ll take to the streets to give the blooms new life by transforming monuments, statues and even trash cans (shown above) into floral displays for the general public. Inspiring movements around the world, Flower Flashes celebrate the simple and pure gifts of nature.

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TURKISH DELIGHT Brooklyn-based designer Feyza Kemahlioglu drew from her Turkish heritage to conceptualize her Pillars of Meerschaum collection, including this fixture dubbed Amber Treasure.

Crafted from meerschaum—a soft white clay material found in Eskisehir, a small city in Turkey—the intricately detailed piece is perforated, allowing tiny beams of light to emanate through it. Gold leaf is applied to the glass of the bulb as it is handblown, producing a mesmerizing one-ofa-kind pattern. wexlergallery.com WALLPAPER THROUGHOUT: COURTESY SARKOS, SARKOS.NYC FABRIC THROUGHOUT: COURTESY DE LE CUONA, DELECUONA.COM

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IN THE ABSTRACT Inspired by the work of the late artist Piet Mondrian, the Mondrian Floor Lamp pays tribute to abstract geometric art with its use of a simple rectangular frame and handmade Murano glass spheres sculpted by the team at the Italian design firm VeniceM. hollyhunt.com

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CELESTIAL BEAUTIES Brooklyn-based artisan Katie Stout designs home furnishings with an imaginative and often subversive approach, creating pieces that whimsically play with form and function. Her handbuilt, glazed and lustered ceramic lamps are as playful as they are stylish. r-and-company.com

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HANGING THE MOON A weighty marble wheel suspends from neon and brass in Farrah Sit’s Pingala.

The pendant plays with gravity to produce a fixture that appears to float in the sky. Sit’s signature is both effortless and highly conceptual, producing boldly minimalist pieces for the home. farrahsit.com

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WRITTEN IN THE STARS Softly colored glass rondels mounted on brushed brass mimic the formations of constellations in the sky on the aptly named Constellation Wall Sconce.

Configured in unlimited ways and colors, the light can be affixed to the ceiling as well for a truly starlit sensation. tracygloverstudio.com

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ALIEN TERRITORY Inspired by Plasterglass, a unique fiberglass resin born out of the Ralph Pucci mannequin factory, sculptor John Koga created these lighting fixtures by first molding them with clay.

Koga, who typically works with marble and plaster, was fascinated with how Plasterglass imitates those materials resulting in his distinct Aluala (Sunset Glow) Table Lamp and Hoku (Star) Floor Lamp. ralphpucci.net

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MARIE FLANIGAN Marie Flanigan Interiors Houston, TX

TACTILE FINISHES

“Mixing finishes is a timeless trend! Brass and bronze have been industry favorites for quite some time, but I can’t get enough of the latest additions, including texture-rich plaster, matte black, cement and antiqued silver.”

WHAT TO SEE “Cirque du Soleil and live music performances always top the list, but you’re even more likely to find me donning a robe in The Spa at Encore.”

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“From the runway to interiors, designers are bringing the ’70s back. I am seeing warm hues, vibrant colors, and the mix of bold patterns with geometrics, animal prints, checkers, and plaids being used in textiles. I also anticipate more creativity with shape and form across all market categories—something I’ve been craving for a while!”

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WHAT TO SEE “I love to get together with my designer friends from other states while I am in town for Market. On my next trip, I am also dying to catch a Lady Gaga show!”

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BRONZE IS THE NEW BRASS

“It was inevitable, but the glamour of polished brass is slowly being surpassed by a raw and less refined, honed-bronze finish. It’s a stronger, more confident look. We think it looks amazing on everything, from the plane of a coffee table, to a crisp-edge millwork detail and decorative home accessory.”

WHAT TO SEE “I’m looking forward to exploring the food, drink and design scene that’s exploded in the last decade. And maybe book an Elvis brunch—the proper thing to do, right?”

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“I’m seeing a movement toward statement pieces that singularly carry a space. As we are craving softer living and clean, chic interiors, peaceful art that does not overwhelm a room is trending. These pieces possess organic appeal and naturally spark intrigue—making them both meaningful, focal point accessories in the home.”

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WHAT TO SEE “After a long day at Market, happy hour is a must for my design team. Our go-to spots include The Chandelier Lounge at The Cosmopolitan and Commonwealth.”

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Waterworks’ Architectonics tile lines this Southport, Connecticut, kitchen and adjacent dining area designed by Barbara Sallick and her team. A Wolf range sits below a Henry Pot Filler and Pullman hood with Whisper Hardware by Waterworks.

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SECOND ACT

“I never ever thought I would move,” Barbara Sallick explains, but within 30 seconds of walking in the front door of her new home in Southport, Connecticut, she fell in love. Soon, Sallick and her husband, who co-founded the luxury kitchen and bath company Waterworks 40 years ago, were bidding adieu to the address they had lived at for half a century and contemplating a kitchen remodel opportunity that looked much different from the one they had undertaken as a young family. “When it came down to it, it just seemed like the right thing to do,” Barbara notes of her new kitchen, “and what’s more, over time, I’ve learned a thing or two.” waterworks.com What was important to you when designing this kitchen? The overriding conversation I had with myself was about how I would feel in the space and how I would create a kitchen I loved. To achieve this, I knew it had to be warm, friendly, easy and accessible.

I feel privileged to live this more casual lifestyle, which is really the way many of us operate in the kitchen today.

Your treatment of the wall tile is so striking.

I love tile and it’s my thing, so I wasn’t going to just put up a backsplash! I tiled the entire kitchen because I like the idea of grids and how they add a textural component but can also make a room feel larger when a wider format style is used. Because this entire area isn’t too big, I wanted to make sure the dining and operational spaces were tied together in some way and the tile achieved this.

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How did you choose the hardware? This was a very difficult, deliberate decision and you can see that all of the pulls and lights are unlacquered brass. Yet, I chose matte nickel for the faucet because it aligns visually with the stainless steel sink and stove. This gave me a chance to mix metals in places that felt logical.

Clockwise from top: Belden cabinetry by Waterworks is hand-painted in Whisper, a pale gray that creates an airy aesthetic at the top while the lower cabinetry is done in Midnight to anchor the space. Waterworks’ Cushing and Portsmouth Pulls in unlacquered brass pop against the navy cabinetry and drawer dividers help organize essentials.

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“I WANTED THE BAR AREA TO FEEL LIGHT, BRIGHT, AND OPEN SO EVERYTHING IS EXPOSED HERE FOR A REASON.” 114 / luxesource.com

photos: william abranowicz, courtesy waterworks.

Sallick chose marble brackets instead of the usual metal to continue the beauitful Arabescato veining in all aspects of the space.

A small painting provides an unexpected dose of pretty while a Marvel wine refrigerator, Henry Bar Faucet and Normandy Copper Bar Sink complete the nook.

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IT’S ALL ABOUT ARTISAN OBJECTS, BESPOKE DETAILS AND CONNECTED LIVING WHEN IT COMES TO WHAT’S NEXT.

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Known for its customization, Monogram worked with designer Richard Anuszkiewicz to create an opulent bar space where the appliances are clad in EcoDomo’s rich chocolate brown embossed croc patent leather. The Circuit Chef kitchen sink from Elkay features multiple sizes, several accessories and two tiers that allow for everything from washing and drying to cutting and straining to be personalized to how you like to work in the kitchen.

Launched earlier this year by the brains behind La Cornue, new luxury bath company Bassines drew inspiration from traditional French copper cookware and the art of metalwork design when creating these sleek stainless steel washbasins (above).

Handcrafted in British Columbia by sculptor Christopher Shannon, the Vettis Concrete faucet by Brizo (right) has a wonderful, tactile feel and is a true work of art with a limited production run of 500.

CONNECTED

Working off circadian rhythms to complement how you use the bathroom throughout the day, Kohler’s Veil Lighted Bathroom Collection has strategically placed lighting that can easily be controlled

by Kohler Konnect with voice commands.

The new Chef Collection 36” Pro Range and Hood by Samsung is Bluetooth enabled allowing it to interact with the Pro Hood which adjusts fan speed based on the heat coming from the cooking surface.

Above: 15” Gourmet Ice Maker, 24” Beverage Center, 24” Dishwasher, 24” Wine Reserve in EcoDomo Croc Patent Leather / monogram.com Left: Circuit Chef CS30 Sink / elkay.com

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Wine enthusiasts may want to consider the new 24-inch Column from Thermador that has storage for 98 bottles including those of variable sizes, allowing even collections with magnums to be well displayed. And in keeping with smart living, Home Connect can adjust and control the three temperatures zones remotely and also help with perfect pairings when it comes to recipes and entertaining. thermador.com

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Some may think the openkitchen concept is about to expire, but I believe the informal layout of this plan reflects the way we live and entertain today, so it’s not going away anytime soon. Try as you might, you’ll never get your guests out of the kitchen so it’s best to make the space more inclusive and open. Panel-ready integrated appliances are a clever way to improve optics and also create a quiet backdrop to let the kitchen design take center stage.

Color is in! While timelessness can be a valuable component of kitchen design, bright shades can certainly be brought into this space without painting the cabinetry the color of the year. I like to use bold hues in pantries or sculleries which can include wallpapering or painting inside glass cabinets as well as on the ceiling. Don’t forget about adding a pop of color with a beautiful range, too! It all just makes life in the kitchen more fun.

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YOUNG HUH

If you know me, you know I love to cook and entertain. So one of my favorite trends in the kitchen is that people are now cooking together; it’s all about being social! It used to be that guests would come over for a dinner party and stand around while you entertain but now everyone is involved. With more people jockeying for the same space, I think a corner sink is smart, efficient and a total no-brainer for incorporating into a more social kitchen.

While white and gray kitchens are still quite popular, we’re going to see a movement toward color and texture in cabinetry, surfaces and tile, all while continuing the ideas of seamless integration and architectural minimalism. Induction cooktops are also becoming more popular because they not only cut cooking times and emissions, but they look perfect in integrated spaces. The seamless effect of an induction cooktop flush with the countertop really lets the clean lines of the kitchen sing.

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“It’s a cornucopia of visual delights,” says designer Amanda Nisbet of the deep peacock-blue living room she created for her New York clients. “Like installation art, the lacquer changes during the day, making things even more interesting.”

MAX IMPACT Color trends come and go, but the most recent approach to enlivening our homes has taken on a defiant spirit that has us reconsidering familiar, everyday norms. These highly considered spaces are shaped as much by personality as they are by beauty and function. Challenging preconceived notions of color and employing a new approach is what makes this kaleidoscopic trend so stimulating.

Suddenly, a world with endless possibilities has opened. Now, go explore.

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Amanda Nisbet doesn’t shy away from bold ideas, so when New York art collector-clients said, “More is more is more,” she ran with it. “We couldn’t be wishy-washy in holding eclectic pieces together,” says the designer.

Nisbet upholstered the entryway with shimmering leather embellished with drips of gold by Christianson Lee Studios.

“Everything had to stand its ground, so we did a lavender ottoman and a purple Kyle Bunting carpet. And I couldn’t have a white ceiling!” she says. “The room is majestic, sumptuous and lures you in.” amandanisbetdesign.com

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“Specific colors and patterns weren’t important, but creating the emotional response was,” says Dane Pressner, director of design for D’Aquino Monaco, of a cottage he designed in Snedens Landing, New York. The turquoise Elitis bamboo wallcovering was the starting point, with a Josef Frank floral chair fabric inspiring the rest of the palette, which Pressner used to color block the space. “We love when wild elements get paired together; instead of becoming crazier, they find harmony with one another,” he says. daquinomonaco.com

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Italian company Illulian was founded in Milan in 1959 and has been producing some of the world’s most luxurious, handmade rugs available. Recent designs include dramatic wool-and-silk patterns with electric color. Roy (far left), created in collaboration with Emtivi Studio as part of the Limited Edition collection, is an Art Deco motif made contemporary with a vibrant palette of pink, green and black. Skyla (left), from the company’s Design Collection, contrasts equally dynamic colors in overlaying geometric forms. illulian.com

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“Our observation over the last few years is that there has been a move away from hard silver finishes and clear glass toward more natural finishes such as antique brass,” says Emma Finch, director of London-based lighting firm Hector Finch. “The emerald glass gives the Sophie chandelier a warmth and glamour that can be used in contemporary or traditional interiors,” she adds. Inspired by an original 1920s design, the chandelier is a nod to the English company’s early history as antiques dealers. hectorfinch.com

SEEING GREEN PHOTO: COURTESY HECTOR FINCH. GOLDEN HOUR PHOTO: MANOLO LANGIS.

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When designer Christine Markatos Lowe was asked to transform a masculine library into a feminine space for a fashion-forward client in Santa Monica, California, she went right to a sunny de Gournay wallpaper she had spotted on a trip to New York. “The gilt paper really sets a formal tone,” she says. “This is a room meant purely for entertaining, often where dessert is served or for intimate parties hosted by the wife.” Decorative accents highlight the chinoiserie scene’s jewel tones, while neutral furnishings keep it fresh and ethereal. “As a room for special occasions, the space called for special-occasion wallpaper!” remarks the designer. markatosdesign.com

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6COLOR WHEEL

Farrow & Ball has updated its palette with nine new hues including an olive-green, an earthy blue, and the richest red they have ever produced.

As always, the British firm’s paints are high-performance, water-based and low-odor. farrow-ball.com

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Pattern Play “My client likes cheery colors,” says designer Kirill Istomin of a home in Moscow.

“She’d say, ‘As the weather isn’t great here, it’s a way of bringing sunshine into your life.’ ” For the family room, Istomin chose a Clarence House sofa fabric, repeating its circular pattern in the rug and the vintage wicker mirrors that “absorb and balance the colors.” Echoing the rectilinear forms of the mirrored bookcase is a colorful custom media cabinet that Istomin playfully calls “an homage to Mondrian.” kirillistomin.com

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“It serves as a practical yet treasured space,” says Jon Kastl of Champalimaud, who oversaw the design of this Manhattan study with colleague Elisabeth Rogoff. “The sense of intimacy was delivered in the color,” Kastl notes. Adds Rogoff: “We loved the idea of a reflective finish. It elevated the space.” A neutral sofa and rug let the Milton Avery painting and red accents shine. champalimauddesign.com

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“Cozy and quiet” was the ultimate direction for the library-bar Oliver M. Furth designed for a couple’s new Los Angeles pied-à-terre.

“They aren’t afraid of color, so this was an opportunity to push things,” says Furth, who painted the Phillip Jeffries grass cloth a rich teal while extending it to the ceiling. “It unexpectedly becomes a neutral,” he adds. An oak cabinet with chartreuse Edelman leather panels hides a refrigerator and a “healthy dose of black” grounds the entertaining space. A statement painting by Delphine Courtillot adds the final touch that effortlessly ties all vibrant hues together. Color us impressed. olivermfurth.com

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by STONE Three interior designers get crafty with Eldorado Stone and create mood boards to inspire upcoming design projects. Each reflecting their individual design styles, these compositions bring empty rooms and custom homes to life right before your eyes.

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Lauren Christine Henno Lauren Christine Henno Design

COASTAL LIVING My mood board represents my relaxed, yet cultivated design style.

Each piece included was handpicked during my recent travels in Ecuador, and blends perfectly with Eldorado Stone’s Limestone in Austin Cream. I can see the stone in a future project—perhaps a beautiful accent wall, or backyard fire pit.

Claudia Afshar Claudia Afshar Design

GLOBALLY INSPIRED Eldorado Stone’s LedgeCut33 in Birch reminds me of my childhood spent amongst Spain’s cobble roads and historic architecture. It inspired a dream design project—a contemporary villa with warm and textural components, integrating timeless materials, earth tones and olive green accents.

Vance Burke Vance Burke Interior Design

MODERN BEAUTY Decorators are storytellers. The color, texture, size and shape of stone influences the story it’s going to tell. When creating this mood board with Eldorado Stone’s Zen24 in Nickel, I imagined a beautiful fireplace wall with natural elements and a modern design aesthetic.

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THE FIRST DISRUPTORS IN THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY TURN THIRTY. ICONIC LUXURY HOME FURNISHINGS BRAND MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF DESIGN AND INNOVATION

Thirty years ago, Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams set out to make the world a more comfortable place. With a shared belief that comfort has the power to change lives, they created a home furnishings brand unlike any other.

Disruptors in the furniture industry long before it was fashionable, Mitchell and Bob broke barriers from the start. Not only were they introducing bold new designs, they were also offering lifetime warranties on products and delivering goods within 30 days.

Throughout their 30 years in business together, Mitchell and Bob have never been afraid to push boundaries and take creative risks, especially in their ad campaigns. While some have been more risqué than others, many of the brand’s ads have helped shape opinions about equality, in addition to selling furniture.

Other ads featured the late great Lulu, Mitchell and Bob’s beloved bulldog mascot.

Lulu was (and still is) the company’s muse, especially when it comes to designing family- and pet-friendly furnishings.

Lulu’s memory is honored in other ways at the company’s factory and corporate headquarters in North Carolina. Employees can enjoy a healthy breakfast and lunch at Café Lulu, the on-site, chef-run cafeteria.

And there’s Mitchell and Bob’s proudest accomplishment: Lulu’s Child Enrichment Center, a non-profit, 5-star daycare, which was the first of its kind in the furniture industry.

Thirty years later, Mitchell and Bob are still shaking things up. While their signature modern style has evolved over the past three decades,, their iconic designs still reflect early aspirations to elevate entertaining and help others create a comfortable home.

With the Spring 2019 Collection, Mitchell and Bob introduce their anniversary line of Les Petite Seats. Chicly styled for cozy nooks or larger conversation areas, these versatile, small-scale accent chairs offer the brand’s trademark comfort in a compact footprint. Choose from in-stock options, or customize in 300-plus fabrics and leathers (including C.O.M).

Experience Les Petite Seats and the new Spring Collection in comfort at one of 30-plus Signature Stores, or explore the entire collection at mgbwhome.com.

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Facing page: Innovative new designs include small-scale accent chairs, Les Petite Seats. Top from left: An expansive collection of performance fabrics offers worry-free luxury; Lulu continues to inspire comfort for all; the Spring 2019 Collection features sculptural silhouettes in vivid colors, playful patterns and plush textures; the iconic midcentury Major Chair was introduced in 2011; the Sexy Sadie Chair won a Design 100 award from Metropolitan Home magazine in 1992; in 1989, Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams started their own furniture line.

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NEW ENERGY + DESIGN IN NAPA VALLEY THE GATHERING PLACE FOR WINE COUNTRY’S CREATIVE AND CULINARY COMMUNITIES. Thanks to Signature Kitchen Suite, we don’t have to rely on our imagination to envision the kitchen of the future. The design community will get a firsthand preview at the Experience & Design Center in Napa Valley, a groundbreaking, experiential space with more than 200 premium appliances and 21 kitchen vignettes. The 23,000square-foot luxury showroom will host an ongoing, robust calendar of enlightening, brand-immersive events designed to cultivate a new generation of forward-thinking cooks, defined as Technicurean™.

This informed approach to cooking combines a passion for food with an appreciation for innovation. The showroom’s arrival underscores both the enduring strength of the design sector and trailblazing culinary scene in Northern California. The showroom’s Napa location was selected for the region’s commitment to supporting great design, technology and culinary talent.

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“ The state-of-the-art Experience & Design Center explores the intersection between technology and culinary innovation and helps bring to life our commitment to stay True to Food™.”

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WINE STORAGE, PERFECTED SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE UNVEILS THE IDEAL TEMPERATURE- AND HUMIDITY-CONTROLLED SPACE. Whether you’re a sommelier or the only thing you know about wine is that you love to drink it, you’ll want a dedicated space for your wine collection.

Signature Kitchen Suite’s new collection of integrated column wine refrigerators pays deference to their subject’s earth-cooled subterranean origins with Wine Cave Technology™, designed for precise wine preservation.

Carefully tailored to mimic the ideal environment of historic wine caves, the exclusive design reduces vibration, minimizes temperature fluctuations, limits light passing through and locks in humidity. Key features include Wi-Fi monitoring, providing owners peace of mind that their wine collection is in its set storage settings; touch display lighting (LED lights activated by tapping the door or with a mobile app); independent temperature zones, which can be set between 41° F and 64° F; dark-tinted, triple-pane glass for protection against damaging UV light; and the integration of another Signature Kitchen Suite innovation: the True Sommelier™ app. Powered by Wine Ringʼs patented machine learning, this is the first software that learns preferences and makes wine recommendations.

FOR THE OENOPHILE, NO VIBRATIONS ARE GOOD VIBRATIONS. Vibration is a primary impediment to wine storage and preservation, causing chemical imbalances that affect the quality, flavors, aromas and texture. In addition to causing wine to lose its flavor, new undesirable qualities are added to a wine when it’s shaken. Signature Kitchen Suite has designed their wine column refrigerators with a major emphasis on reducing vibration.

An inverter linear compressor and metal interior help minimize the vibration to less than 2 gal (cm/s²) and precise temperature controls to maintain the lowest fluctuations among leading brands.

The NEW MINIMALIST INFORMED CONSUMERS AND A NEW CONSCIOUSNESS ARE CULTIVATING A LESS-IS-MORE, STREAMLINED KITCHEN. The kitchen of the future is a microcosm of the new age of minimalism. Essentially, people just want less stuff, giving rise to multidisciplinary products in multifunctional spaces.

Kitchen shelves, cabinets and work stations packed with elaborate, redundant and bulky appliances are being replaced with drawers of fresh vegetables, bowls of organic fruit and natural ingredients for easy-to-prepare meals, while built-in cooking equipment is increasingly more flexible to prepare food in the best possible way, with numerous functions that eliminate unnecessary appliances.

The pioneers at Signature Kitchen Suite are at the forefront of this paradigm shift. Their 48-inch dual-fuel pro range, for example, is the answer to greater flexibility and precision in cooking, with built-in sous vide, induction and gas all on the cooktop—a first of its kind.

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SOUS VIDING YOUR WAY TO STEAK MASTERY THE SECRET TO PERFECTLY COOKED STEAK IS FINALLY WITHIN THE REACH OF HOME COOKS. For curious cooks who ever have wondered how high-end restaurants get every steak right, every time, it is most likely because they cook sous vide. Thanks to Signature Kitchen Suite—whose dual-fuel pro range features the industry’s first built-in sous vide and whose partnerships with the Culinary Research and Education Academy (CREA) and Cuisine Solutions are promoting the everyday use of this culinary method—home chefs can elevate their perfectly cooked proteins to another level.

To simplify this versatile technique, we asked sous vide expert AJ Schaller, Executive Chef at CREA, to break down what it takes to cook a great steak at home.

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Where to start.

As with any other sous vide food, be sure to start with quality ingredients. Searing the steak in advance helps the flavor reach the core of the meat and requires less time to sear when you are done cooking sous vide.

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Spices and marinades are great, and you only need a fraction of the amount used in traditional cooking.

Keep in mind that ingredients such as tomato, ginger or any acids in your pouch will continue to soften the texture of proteins, raw or cooked.

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How long.

Time has an important effect on texture and flavor when cooking sous vide. Lean meats such as steaks are done cooking once the desired core temperature is reached, which can take around 30 minutes.

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While entertaining.

If you know how your guests prefer their steak, consider cooking them in advance, then chill and reheat when you are ready. This helps retain flavor and juiciness.

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Why the chefs love it.

Sous vide takes the guesswork out of cooking items to the proper temperature for best quality and flavor.

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From using the best ingredients to the right equipment, Signature Kitchen Suite’s True to Food vision is centered on authenticity and respect for food on every level. This uniquely Signature Kitchen Suite ethos has resulted in more than the creation of leading-edge technologies that fulfill a cook’s actual needs—but an important movement toward knowledge-based cooking and eating, with food sources, food quality, health and nourishment in mind. Here, in no particular order, are the local and international foodies who inspire a True to Food lifestyle.

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AMELIA FREER

Redefining wholesome comfort food, one herb-encrusted corn on the cob at a time.

The best of the best—from the freshest ingredients to inventive recipes to a can-do cooking spirit.

Making sweet and savory dishes accessible to even the most unseasoned of home cooks.

Healthy eating expert and gourmand shares what she grows, loves, cooks and eats.

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Inspiration abounds from the land down under at one of Sydney’s top restaurants, with a focus on fresh, local produce and jaw-dropping protein.

An unequivocally raw collection of unedited ingredients, centered on local markets and farmers and fishermen in action from around the world.

Journalist and author Mark Bittman delivers a dynamic and delectable assemblage of recipes that honor his cookbook, How to Cook Everything.

Created in the comfort of her own kitchen, Sneh Roy’s Cook Republic is a beautiful and honest portrayal of food that she feeds her family and friends.

Founder of Kitchen Konfidence, Brandon Matzek aims to enthuse the home cook in every household.

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The Art of CHEESEMAKING THE ALCHEMIC, ARTISANAL JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION. The countless cheeses—each made with only milk, rennet, bacterial cultures and salt—reflect the diversity of the contexts in which they are produced. Cheese offers a rich, “living” connection to the world.

An English cheesemaker might make a firm-bodied, mild-flavored cheddar; whereas a cheesemaker from Italy would probably make a hard, dry parmesan, requiring two years to develop its sharp flavor. A cheesemaker from Southern France may make Roquefort, a cheese with a piquant flavor and white curd speckled with bluegreen mold. Steeped in tradition and regional nuance and grounded in ecological principles and biological science—yet natural and intuitive—cheesemaking is equally technical and artistic. From culture propagation to rennet coagulation to affinage, hone your palate and expand your knowledge with these takeaway tenets.

CHEESE DOESN’T LIKE TO BE TOO COLD. The perfect temperature varies depending on whom you ask, but usually ranges between 40º F and 53º F. Most home refrigerators are colder than this. As a solution, Signature Kitchen Suite has introduced the 36-inch built-in French door refrigerator with a five-mode convertible middle drawer that has distinct temperature zones for preserving deli-worthy fare at the correct temperature.

The ingenious drawer’s temperature zones also include chilled wine, meats and seafood, beverage and freezer.

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Culture. Warm your milk to the right temperature, add

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Cut. Using a long knife, slice the firm network into morsels of the right size and shape. note: The smaller the initial pieces, the drier (and more ageable) the cheese will be. And vice versa.

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Stir. Mix the curds to expel moisture and increase firmness. A slotted spoon does the trick.

Heat. If you’re making a hard, aged cheese, cook the curds to make them even sturdier. A kitchen thermometer is recommended.

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Form and press. Add your curds to the right type of form and, if necessary, apply weight to expel more whey.

Buy cheese forms from a supplier or repurpose plastic containers. You’ll also want to get a draining mat.

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INTRODUCING THE 2019

LUXE RED AWARDS

HONORING EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION AND THE BEST RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE,

INTERIOR DESIGN AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

MEET THE JUDGES Luxe Interiors + Design invited design professionals from across the country to compete in the 2019 Luxe RED Awards, recognizing residential excellence in design. After receiving more than 1,000 entries, a panel of industry experts selected regional winners across eight categories. Winners then competed for national recognition, and the public’s favorite projects vied for our Readers’ Choice awards. Meet the judges below, and turn the page to view this year’s winners.

ANN SUTHERLAND

TIMOTHY CORRIGAN

BOBBY MCALPINE

With 30 years in the trade as both a product and interior designer, Ann Sutherland founded Perennials fabrics and rugs in 1997 with her husband, David Sutherland, as a partner. She is CEO of Perennials and Sutherland LLC, operating six multiline showrooms, four studios, including one in London, and operations in Mexico and India. She is active in the industry, participating as a guest speaker, panelist and advisor for numerous design industry events. She was honored by DIFFA Dallas Chapter and is a founding sponsor of Dwell with Dignity.

Timothy Corrigan is considered one of the leading interior designers in the world. With offices in Los Angeles and Paris, his firm has completed projects in Europe, the Middle East and across the United States.

Timothy has designed successful licensed collections with several partners, including Schumacher, Royal Limoges, THG-Paris, Fromental and Samuel & Sons, with an upcoming collection for Perennials. His bestselling book, An Invitation to Chateau du Grand-Lucé, chronicles the restoration of his landmark chateau in France, and his next book, to be published by Rizzoli, will feature a number of his projects around the world.

Architect, romantic, poet and entrepreneur, Bobby McAlpine envisions home as a timeless, graceful and emotionally evocative place. He founded the firm in 1983, and has realized this ideal in a diverse array of traditional styles and regional vernaculars for clients all over the country and abroad. Today, known simply as McALPINE, the firm of architects and interior designers has offices in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and New York. Bobby’s book, The Home Within Us, remains a Rizzoli best seller, and Poetry of Place, was released in October 2017. His popular furniture line, McAlpine Home, is available nationwide.

BARCLAY BUTERA

AMY LAU

PAMELA JACCARINO

Founded in 2001, Amy Lau Design creates interiors known for their warmth, expressiveness and impeccable attention to detail. The Arizona native developed a deep passion for design and honed her curatorial eye studying eminent historians. Amy has designed spaces for renowned show houses like Kips Bay in New York and has created distinctive interior installations for Kohler, Bergdorf Goodman, Lladro, Baccarat, and the Showtime television network. In 2005, Amy co-created Design.05, which later went on to become the Design Miami Fair. Amy has also collaborated on pieces with Kyle Bunting, Doris Leslie Blau, Maya Romanoff, S. Harris and Heath Ceramics.

A native New Yorker, Pamela Jaccarino is the founding editor in chief of Luxe Interiors + Design, the largest residential architecture and design brand in the country, a position she has held since 2005. Pamela has been instrumental in the growth of the brand and continues to champion its fresh vision and evolution. She also frequently lectures on design-related topics. Prior to joining Sandow in 2002, Pamela was an executive editor with the LVMH Group.

FOUNDER AND CEO, PERENNIALS AND SUTHERLAND

INTERIOR DESIGNER AND AUTHOR

Since 1994, Barclay Butera has been the creative force behind his iconic design firm and lifestyle enterprise with showrooms in Newport Beach, Corona del Mar and Park City, Utah. In addition to his thriving interior design business, Barclay’s venture into licensing has landed him respected partners including: Bradburn Home, Castelle, Eastern Accents, Kravet, Leftbank Art, Lexington Home Brands, Mirror Image Home, Napa Home & Garden, Nourison and Winfield Thybony. He is also the author of five coffee-table books: Living In Style; Living On The Coast; Getaways and Retreats; Past, Present, Inspired and Modern Living.

INTERIOR DESIGNER AND AUTHOR

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ARCHITECT AND AUTHOR

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Mixing materials in this Austin condo yielded interiors that are warm yet true to the building’s industrial roots.

A white wood ceiling, installed by Foursquare Builders, adds to the airy feel.

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SLIFER DESIGNS

KADLEC ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

Nestled in the mountains, this house features an open floor plan, tall ceilings and neutral tones. An exterior foyer comprises a cantilever detail and a glass wall with custom bronze pulls and marble floors.

For this Estes Park, Colorado, residence, furnishings and other design details were carefully selected including European wood flooring and a custom Acucraft fireplace to create a contemporary and sophisticated aesthetic.

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JENNIFER HOEY INTERIOR DESIGN

FANNY HAIM & ASSOCIATES

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TEN PLUS THREE

Perched on a mountainside with panoramic views of the valley, this Paradise Valley, Arizona, abode’s design combines simple forms that speak to the architecture using soft, natural materials.

In Orono, Minnesota, a design team took advantage of the home’s architectural elements and used masonry stone as the foundation for the palette to bring the outside in.

With architecture by Osterhaus McCarthy, this Chicago residence features a floating central staircase, anchored by a walnut wall that extends to the skylight.

Oak floors and white walls reinforce the lightness of the architecture.

For an oceanfront unit in Surfside, Florida, a design team implemented a series of architectural changes to give the space individuality. The resulting palette is restrained with unsaturated colors, rich in texture.

hoey interior design: gibeon photography. kadlec architecture

1. AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

+ design: mike schwartz. fanny haim & associates: carlos domenech.

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chan / fotoworks. leah muller interiors: jessica klewicki glynn photography. markzeff: eric laignel. lmk interior design: lucy call.

photos: jay jeffers: matthew millman. magni kalman design: erhard pfeiffer. willetts design & associates: sam frost. rottet studio: benny

8. SAN FRANCISCO

Designed as a year-round retreat, this Truckee, California, property displays a rustic sensibility while maintaining a polished yet practical feel, creating a fresh interpretation of mountain style.

9. LOS ANGELES

MAGNI KALMAN DESIGN

One objective of this Richard Neutra-designed residence in the Hollywood Hills was to blur the line between indoors and out. Stepping stones cross a koi pond from an entrance to the main courtyard.

10. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

WILLETTS DESIGN & ASSOCIATES

Designed as an oasis for recreation and relaxation, this Coachella, California, house was situated so each room has a view of the lake. Furnishings were carefully selected as to not disappear into the expansive rooms.

11. HOUSTON

ROTTET STUDIO

The architecture of this Santa Monica, California, home echoes Frank Lloyd Wright’s early work. The living room’s fireplace acts as a visual anchor, while a large artwork by Candida Höfer gives the room a distinctive presence.

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LEAH MULLER INTERIORS

The goal for this Vero Beach, Florida, dwelling was to create a space that enhances the natural light. Floor-toceiling window treatments are reminiscent of a nautical pattern and frame a tropical vista.

13. NEW YORK

MARKZEFF

Along with showcasing the homeowners’ diverse art collection, the designer maintained this Manhattan pied-à-terre’s distinct character while creating a livable environment. A 30-foot-long lacquered passageway makes for a dramatic entrance.

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LMK INTERIOR DESIGN

In Kamas, Utah, a combination of classic materials— limestone-and-oak flooring, a custom rope-and-metal chandelier, and a metal-and-wood staircase—lend this modern-rustic ranch house a visually stunning aesthetic.

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REDMOND ALDRICH DESIGN

A young family requested their San Francisco carriage house to be fun and stylish—“like the Soho House, but kid-friendly.” That directive shines in this colorful, patterned-filled family room.

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KNOWLES DESIGN

The classic Bermuda architecture by Dailey Janssen Architects inspired this Palm Beach residence’s interiors, including a master suite with a stunning ceiling design overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.

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KATI CURTIS DESIGN

Evident in the kitchen banquette area, this “vintage with a twist” 1899 New York City townhouse kitchen reflects a period era while acknowledging the hip and modern owners.

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ALEXANDRA NARANJO DESIGNS

“Be bold, be daring, be different” was the owner’s design brief for this luxury residence in Toronto, as translated in this elegant parlor done in navy and gold.

6. COLORADO

TRUSS INTERIORS

Transitional and elegant describes this Denver domicile, which was brought to life with a neutral yet bright aesthetic, such as this informal dining nook with a view.

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FRANK PONTERIO

Inspired by the client’s fond appreciation of traditional French Norman architecture, this Highland Park, Illinois, project features a modern classic approach and a balance of elegance and ease, as maintained in this library.

naranjo designs: stacey brandford. truss interiors: emily minton redfield. frank ponterio: david bader.

4. NEW YORK

dunagan diverio design group: troy campbell. kati curtis design: courtesy kati curtis design. alexandra

The owners of this Coral Gables abode requested a Key West-style home blending traditional design with modern elements—all the way down to this comfortable yet elegant bar.

photos: redmond aldrich design: laure joliet. knowles design: jessica klewicki glynn photography.

DUNAGAN DIVERIO DESIGN GROUP

8. ARIZONA

vonetta baldwin. laura lee clark interior design, inc.: stephen karlisch. chapman design: jim westphalen. ohara davies-gaetano interiors: richard powers.

photos: david michael miller associates: werner segarra photography. marcus mohon interiors: casey dunn. nb design group: haris kenjar. mlk studio inc:

DAVID MICHAEL MILLER ASSOCIATES

This Scottsdale project, brought to life in collaboration with Biegner-Murff Architects and Stonecreek Building Co., features clean lines and details juxtaposed with the rich textures and subtle color of the building materials.

9. AUSTIN + SAN ANTONIO

MARCUS MOHON INTERIORS

This San Antonio house was freshened up in part by reupholstering original pieces with lighter fabrics and adding some new furnishings with crisper profiles—as seen in this warm seating area.

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NB DESIGN GROUP

A custom rug and darker finishes lend to an intimate atmosphere in this luxuriously contemporary Seattle penthouse designed in collaboration with Suyama Peterson Deguchi.

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MLK STUDIO INC.

This Los Angeles home moves beyond a monochromaticleaning interior to embrace a classic, eclectic vibe, such as in this spacious bedroom.

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LAURA LEE CLARK INTERIOR DESIGN, INC.

This grand yet inviting living room hints at the Dallas abode’s mix of museum-quality antique and vintage pieces, exquisite custom furniture with clean lines, and textiles rich in color and texture.

13. HOUSTON

CHAPMAN DESIGN

For owners who fell in love with remote farmland on Lake Champlain in Vermont, their home’s interiors—including this dining room—remain understated with ample views of the surroundings.

14. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

OHARA DAVIES-GAETANO INTERIORS

Classic Italian architecture, contemporary refinement and a predominantly white color palette combine in this Newport Beach project, which features this engaging take on a grand staircase.

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AIDLIN DARLING DESIGN

Situated on a sloping site, this Carmel Valley, California, home is respectful to its surroundings.

Wooden decks project from the house, taking advantage of the shelter provided by the eaves.

3. DALLAS + FORT WORTH

RICHARD DRUMMOND DAVIS ARCHITECTS

A main objective of this dwelling was to capture views of White Rock Lake and downtown Dallas from the front faรงade. The outdoor living space features a covered porch with a built-in fireplace.

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SUYAMA PETERSON DEGUCHI

Conceived as a 21st-century retreat, a Seattle lake house is an escape from the expectations of modern life. Concrete and subdued materials create a natural connection to the site.

5. CHICAGO

UNITED CHICAGO BUILDERS

A Chicago residence stands out with tapered stucco walls, oversize black windows and a concrete front porch. Inside, a bright, open floor plan with custom-designed cabinetry and millwork add to the modern feel.

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BORGES + ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS

With views of Biscayne Bay, this Miami Beach abode was designed to blur the lines between the indoors and out. The exterior wood screen was added to minimize direct sunlight entering the space.

united chicago builders: positive image. borges + associates architects: elevate italkraft.

In Park City, Utah, modern architecture and elegant materials combine to create a residence that embraces the outdoors. A large living area with floor-to-ceiling windows furthers the connection.

richard drummond davis architects: dave shafer. suyama peterson deguchi: kevin scott.

RKD ARCHITECTS

photos: aidlin darling design: matthew millman. rkd architects: david o. marlow photography.

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MCCLEAN DESIGN

The main living space of this Los Angeles home connects seamlessly to the gardens and pool terrace with tilting walls of glass that create a series of canopies when open.

8. LOS ANGELES

+ architects. b1 architect: andy frame. alexander vertikoff. larue architects: dror baldinger. bates masi + architects: courtesy bates masi

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KAA DESIGN

With space for both entertaining and intimate soirées, this Manhattan Beach, California, retreat features striking nautical elements, grand living and public spaces and enviable ocean views.

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HUTKER ARCHITECTS

For this Falmouth, Massachusetts, property, Hutker Architects embarked on an ambitious scheme that would allow the home to embrace water views. A frosted glass floor provides light and a sense of movement without sacrificing privacy.

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KENDLE DESIGN COLLABORATIVE

Inspired by surrounding indigenous materials, natural light and mountain views, the exterior of this Paradise Valley, Arizona, dwelling features a soaring roof canopy and walls of rammed earth, textured metal, concrete and glass.

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LARUE ARCHITECTS

A beautiful courtyard welcomes guests into this Dallas residence, while limestone, metal wall panels and roofing, and Western red cedar adorn the exterior.

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BATES MASI + ARCHITECTS

The design for this Sagaponack, New York, house overlooking a pond and the ocean, celebrates rising water levels. The structure is elevated and broken apart to let flood waters flow through, while board-and-batten wood siding is reminiscent of vernacular structures.

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In the foyer of a Lantana, Florida, home, floating staircases—with quartersawn oak steps and varnished-mahogany railings—as well as floor-to-ceiling windows add a feeling of tranquility and sophistication.

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As displayed in this grand gallery featuring a groined vault ceiling, this classical Italian villa in Palm Beach pays homage to quality materials and incredible craftsmanship.

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CUSIMANO ARCHITECT

With English influences, this graceful L-shaped Houston home is cloaked in brick and features stained cedar timbers, crafted paneled siding along with copper gutters and downspouts.

Located on Lake Sammamish in Issaquah, Washington, this shoreside domicile built by Bender Custom Construction introduces guests to its timeless yet relaxed interiors with a sinuous stairway in the entry.

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CORNERSTONE ARCHITECTS, LLP

The design for this new Austin residence was inspired by the client’s fascination with the classic forms: traditional shapes and proportions, yet simple, clean and elegant presentation.

A stone-and-wood barn on this Ridgefield, Connecticut, compound houses a main living area with exposed timberframed ceilings and serves as a rustic-meets-modern retreat.

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MORGANTE-WILSON ARCHITECTS

The center of this Chicago dwelling contains an elegant 4-story elliptical staircase, above which is a skylight that floods the interior with natural sun supplemented with light from the perimeter rooms.

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CANDELARIA DESIGN ASSOCIATES

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WILLIAM S. BRIGGS, ARCHITECT

CROSSMAN ARCHITECTURE

In Phoenix, this French Chateau Revival house features authentic French details including flat terracotta shingles, pre-cast decorative detailing, copper chimney pots and European-inspired landscaping.

A silver-leaf vault connects this Dallas project’s arcuated entry space with the owner’s fine collection of paintings displayed in the intimate gallery visible beyond. brady. geoff chick and associates: jack gardner.

richard beard architects: matthew millman. evens architects: erhard pfeiffer. crossman architecture: james

photos: candelaria design associates: pearl blossom photography. william s. briggs, architect: stephen reed.

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RICHARD BEARD ARCHITECTS

Guests experience a sequence of outdoor rooms at this Malibu, California, family home, which engages the landscape in ways that encourage daily living outdoors.

A cluster of bamboo thrusts through the oculuspunctured roof of this Coronado, California, abode’s private suite court, which is enclosed by the master bedroom, bathroom, meditation area and office.

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Located in Geyserville, California, this rural residence draws inspiration from the wine country vernacular, the restrained and elegant work of Kengo Kuma and the client’s welltraveled and multicultural background.

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This house appears to have emerged from the surrounding dunes in Miramar Beach, Florida; its massings are broken down into smaller elements to engage with the scale of the site.

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ANDREA SCHUMACHER INTERIORS

MARIE FLANIGAN INTERIORS

One of the most visually pleasing aspects of this Malibu, California, oceanfront home’s streamlined kitchen is its marble waterfall island with a custom solid teak wood bar top that cantilevers asymmetrically.

A study in contrasts, this Dallas kitchen features a limited yet rich palette of marble and glass set against a background of warm, tactile oak planking.

Located on Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin, this home’s kitchen combines a livable modern feel with the charm of the lake vernacular; expansive windows capture the surrounding views.

Designed to celebrate the joys of travel, family and artful living, this kitchen is one of two—one for entertaining and one for working—located in a midcentury modern Denver home.

This Short Hills, New Jersey, kitchen with a generous island at its center features a mix of raw-wood cabinet fronts, thick glass counters, tile and traditional glass-andwood upper cabinets.

Loved ones easily gather at this Bellaire, Texas, kitchen’s double islands and dining table; custom iron cabinets pair with Neolith counters, while sconces layer over a backsplash of hand-molded subway tile.

douglas c. wright architects: richard powers. marie flanigan interiors: julie soefer photography.

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HAEFELE DESIGN, INC.

architecture: steve hall, hall+ merrick photographers. andrea schumacher interiors: emily minton redfield.

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THE REFINED GROUP

Designed to reflect the client’s experiences in the European countryside, this sophisticated Phoenix kitchen is awash in sage green and features custom lanterns, Calacatta countertops and reclaimed beams.

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JMA INTERIOR DESIGN, INC.

Pale green subway tile sets the tone for this soft Jupiter, Florida, space, while rift-cut oak on the ceiling beams and vent hood surround adds visual interest and texture.

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In Mercer Island, Washington, a home’s black, white and brass color scheme was woven into the kitchen to help it blend seamlessly with the elegance of the surrounding living spaces.

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HAVEN DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

This San Antonio kitchen answered the clients’ request for a light and airy space with white walls, sleek finishes and a transitional-to-modern style; European white-oak flooring adds warmth.

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BLACKBAND DESIGN

Designed in collaboration with architect Robert Sinclair and builder Andrew Patterson, this modern Newport Beach, California, kitchen blends beauty and functionality with high-gloss white lacquered cabinetry and a spacious marble waterfall island.

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JENNIFER ROBIN INTERIORS

A neutral palette gives this Lake Tahoe, California, kitchen year-round suitability, while expansive pivot windows create a breathtaking connection with the outdoors.

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GEOFF CHICK AND ASSOCIATES In Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, this kitchen features a striking wall clad in marble tile surrounding a custom stainless vent hood fabricated by Saltwater Steel.

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MT DEVELOPMENT

A freestanding tub set in front of a wax-coated Venetian plaster wall is the centerpiece of this room in San Francisco’s Presidio Heights; various textures and a neutral color palette add depth.

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HUMA SULAIMAN DESIGN

Redesigned to evoke the feeling of Argentina, this master bathroom in San Juan Capistrano, California, includes custom details including a black-and-white marble floor, brass accents and cabinetry with a faux finish.

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EOLO A&I DESIGN

The owners of this Palmetto Bay, Florida, home requested a bathroom that was dramatic yet luxurious. Clean lines and unobstructed pathways lend a chic, compelling edge to the space’s functionality and flow.

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JMA INTERIOR DESIGN

This Jupiter, Florida, space was designed for a discerning client who loves color. Custom vanities in pale lilac flank either side of a custom soaking tub with a matching lilac cradle.

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KELLE CONTINE INTERIOR DESIGN

A dark and dramatic shower, with a peek of the hillside view, provides a sense of personal space in the master bath of an Austin home, designed in collaboration with Cornerstone Architects.

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CHARLES CUNNIFFE ARCHITECTS & STERLING MCDAVID

In an Aspen bathroom, a Waterworks soaking tub sits next to glass doors that open to a deck with mountain views. Calacatta Vagli marble was selected for the floors, countertops and shower bench.

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eolo a&i design: juan pablo estupinan. jma interior design: brantley photography. kelle contine interior design:

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dirkse interior design: alex hayden. jamesthomas interiors: richard powers. catherine m. austin interior

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FORSYTHE + HALL HOMES

The design team of this Dallas home wanted to promote a light and airy aesthetic in the master bath. In front of a large floor-to-ceiling window is a freestanding cast-iron tub with bronze fixtures.

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STELLE LOMONT ROUHANI ARCHITECTS

JAMESTHOMAS INTERIORS

This Long Island, New York, bathroom is an extension of the master bedroom. Materials are a study in restraint with sand-colored stone in various textures; a soaking tub sits on an elevated stone plinth.

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MICHELLE DIRKSE INTERIOR DESIGN

In Bellevue, Washington, this bathroom remodel combines classic touches with modern conveniences, such as hidden storage behind Robern medicine cabinets with added storage in the custom walnut surround.

The master bath of this Glencoe, Illinois, residence was inspired by the clients’ love of vintage bathrooms.

Custom details including marble flooring, a settee and light fixtures add to the uniqueness of this space.

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CATHERINE M. AUSTIN INTERIOR DESIGN

This master bathroom was part of a renovation to a 1930s Washington, D.C., home. Organic wallpaper provides juxtaposition to the linear cabinets and marble floor, while a porcelain tub acts as a sculptural anchor.

13. HOUSTON

LAUREN HASKETT FINE DESIGN

A reclaimed European stone sink—found at a local antique store—is the anchor of this Houston powder room. Wall sconces and a small antique mirror show off the mural wallcovering.

14. ARIZONA

LISSA LEE HICKMAN

Luxurious etched marble flooring surrounds a soaking tub with a floor-mounted faucet in a Paradise Valley, Arizona, bathroom. Dramatic steel doors are emphasized as a focal point, incorporating the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

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ARENTZ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, LLC

This Easton, Maryland, abode’s landscape architecture follows suit with the home’s traditional residence; in the pool and terrace area overlooking the Miles River, Tennessee sandstone adds soft tan, buff and gray tones.

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KATHARINE WEBSTER INC

Lush planting and pavers lend softness and variation to this San Francisco abode’s landscaping, which was designed to create a sense of living on the edge of nature.

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MARK LANGOS INTERIOR DESIGN

Well suited for Southern California weather, this Los Angeles pool house offers a relaxing year-round respite and gathering place with help from custom furnishings in a serene color palette.

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HOCKER DESIGN GROUP

For this Sonoma, California, weekend and work retreat, the outdoor spaces were carefully planned for entertaining, relaxation and functionality—and include a custom steel grill station and adjacent dining area.

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REFINED GARDENS

This charming European country-inspired estate in Phoenix capitalized on a challenging wedge-shaped property to include purposeful spaces and beautiful garden transitions that guide visitors throughout.

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AUSTIN OUTDOOR DESIGN

From the agaves to its rectilinear hardscape, clean lines define the look of this Austin home’s exterior spaces, which juxtapose the natural landscape visible just beyond.

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katharine webster inc.: caitlin atkinson. mark langos interior design: meghan beierle-o’brien. hocker design group:

A seating area featuring all-white furniture located in the contemporary art garden of this Houston property abuts a fountain that brings an organic feel to the more modern space.

photos: arentz landscape architects, llc: roger foley. lanson b. jones & co. landscape architecture: kelli durham.

LANSON B. JONES & CO. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

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FERNANDO WONG OUTDOOR LIVING DESIGN

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HOLLANDER DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS craig bergmann landscape design: scott shigley. orlando comas, asla, landscape architect: lifestyle production group.

hyde evans design: rigoberto moreno. design workshop: d.a. horchner/design workshop, inc. molly wood garden design: lane dittoe.

photos: fernando wong outdoor living design: carmel brantley. hollander design landscape architects: charles mayer photography.

A renovated pool nestles into this Palm Beach landscape inspired by Nicole de Vésian’s famous Provence garden; hardscape materials include antique Italian terra-cotta bricks, limestone and Dominican coral stone.

Stone stairs with creeping thyme growing in the loose joints lead through a classic kitchen garden planted with herbs and small vegetables at this Long Island, New York, domicile designed by Ike Kligerman Barkley.

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The master bedroom of this San José del Cabo, Mexico, house opens to a private plunge pool and a teak pergola that houses a hanging daybed; pillows add vibrancy to the serene space.

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Sight lines were carefully considered to connect this Aspen residential garden with distant natural features, the intent being to minimize intrusion while engaging with all the elements of the surrounding landscape.

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MOLLY WOOD GARDEN DESIGN

The architecture of the Newport Beach home by Brandon Architects helped influence its landscaping, which features contemporary-leaning white plaster walls, blue stone with little color variation and a limited plant palette.

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CRAIG BERGMANN LANDSCAPE DESIGN

In Winnetka, Illinois, a pergola constructed from repurposed clay roof tiles adds interest to the existing pool and terrace while perennial borders offer an abundance of color visible from both inside and outside the residence.

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ORLANDO COMAS, ASLA, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

The outdoor spaces were of utmost importance to this Coral Gables house, where the owners requested a tropical landscape achieved in part through a water feature with plantings at the front entry.

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Reclaimed materials, including Canadian barn beams, were brought together in a minimalist way to create a crisp Spanish hacienda-style look in a Paradise Valley, Arizona, residence.

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FURMAN + KEIL ARCHITECTS

CHADBOURNE + DOSS ARCHITECTS

For a brick Tudor in Seattle, an extensive new conservatory does double duty by adding a master bedroom and plenty of family living space while also connecting the house to the lush rear garden.

A new all-glass vestibule is one of several interventions that allowed more light into a modern home in Playa del Rey, California, which is now all about views and openness.

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PLATT DANA ARCHITECTS

OLSSON-FERNANDEZ DESIGN

LIEDERBACH & GRAHAM, ARCHITECTS LLP

A custom Shou Sugi Ban front door opens to the reworked foyer of a house in Austin; slate floors, white walls and walnut casework within all contribute to the dwelling’s fresh material clarity.

Beyond the staircase, an open kitchen/family room overlooking the garden is part of 1,600 square feet of additions to a postwar Brooklyn brownstone that was updated for a family of five.

Transforming a dated Bal Harbour, Florida, condo with stunning ocean views involved raising ceilings, adding drapery pockets, updating lighting and installing creamy marble floors. The result is sleekly modern.

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Two large sheds—the last buildings on a Lake Forest, Illinois, estate by architect Charles Platt—were transformed into living spaces inspired by small villas in the south of France, complete with pigment for the stucco sourced in Roussillon.

kevin scott. olsson-fernandez design: steve sanacore. harrison design: trevor tondro. liederbach & graham architects llp: tony soluri.

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LABERGE AND MENARD INC.

ROWLAND + BROUGHTON ARCHITECTURE / URBAN DESIGN / INTERIOR DESIGN

Opening up walls to frame mountain views allowed architects to incorporate natural materials, including wood and stone, into a midcentury home in Kentfield, California, with landscaping by Erica Timbrell. urban design / interior design: brent moss photography. william s. briggs, architect: costa christ.

photography. platt architecture: david dietrich. 27 diamonds interior design: jeri koegel. rowland

photos: sutro architects: aaron leitz. laberge and menard inc.: tria giovan. lucas/eilers design associates, llp: julie soefer

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Along with interior designer David Kleinberg and general contractor Jeff Wildes, the architects restored a Palm Beach home’s historical grandeur while revitalizing its interiors to give it a contemporary sensibility.

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LUCAS/EILERS DESIGN ASSOCIATES, LLP

Antique pieces furnish the elegant dining room of a Houston house that was reconfigured to accommodate large groups for entertaining; the new open concept allows for both improved light and circulation.

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Marble walls with elaborate charcoal veining, glittering gold fixtures, a classic freestanding tub and plenty of windows transform a bathroom in Irvine, California, into a luxurious modern retreat.

Honoring the rich history of the original house, designed in 1968 by Colorado’s first female architect, Ellie Brickham, was a main goal for this Aspen house, as was using materials that patina with age.

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WILLIAM S. BRIGGS, ARCHITECT

For a 1938 estate in Austin with more than 28,000 square feet, a clean aesthetic acknowledges the past while remaining fresh; new museum-grade lighting strikes a traditional note in the hallway, as throughout.

PLATT ARCHITECTURE

Enlarging, updating and brightening a home and guest house in Cashiers, North Carolina, entailed adding skylights and opening spaces between rooms, as with this kitchen that looks out to the stairwell.

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CAROL KURTH ARCHITECTURE, PC

Readers’ Choice, Contemporary Architecture Double-height cathedral spaces, grand scissor trusses and floor-to-ceiling glazing all contribute to the dramatic look of a living room in a Gallatin, New York, house that celebrates its lakefront views.

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KRISTE MICHELINI INTERIORS

Readers’ Choice, Classic Interior Design A concrete fireplace in the living room establishes a tone of low-key elegance in a home with a neutral palette and modern furnishings—the perfect backdrop for a newly blended family of six in Danville, California.

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KEN TATE ARCHITECT

Readers’ Choice, Classic Architecture Designed to pay homage to the streetscape of Saint Charles Avenue, a Mediterranean Revival villa in New Orleans features a spacious rear courtyard that makes the most of water features, with a deep swimming pool and a Roman-style fountain.

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ESTUDIO FRISCH INC.

Readers’ Choice, Bathroom With marble tile walls and natural Jatoba wood ceilings, a master bathroom in Coronado, California, is an inviting and versatile retreat. In the adjacent courtyard, bamboo grows through a skylight, filtering natural light.

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DAUN CURRY DESIGN STUDIO

REBECCA WINN, WHIMSICAL GARDENS

This dining room’s wall of Calacatta gold marble provides a warm background for modern art and furnishings in the chic Rye, New York, home of an art collecting young family.

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DOUGLAS C. WRIGHT ARCHITECTS

rebecca winn, whimsical gardens: stephen karlisch. leann baker interiors ltd.: sozinho imagery.

photos: daun curry design studio: emily gilbert photography. douglas c. wright architects: costas picadas.

Readers’ Choice, Contemporary Interior Design

Readers’ Choice, Major Restoration or Renovation For the striking renovation of an 1830s farmhouse in Cornwall, Connecticut, many of the original details were preserved—as with the door and baseboards in this living room—while generous new room configurations allow for the ascendance of natural light.

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Readers’ Choice, Landscape Design/Outdoor Living A labyrinthine theme and exclusively white blooms unify three distinct outdoor spaces that range from classic to modern in the calming geometric garden of a historic Dallas abode.

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LEEANN BAKER INTERIORS LTD.

Readers’ Choice, Kitchen A kitchen for a Mercer Island, Washington, dwelling was opened up to sun and views with higher ceilings and larger windows; the white marble tile backsplash contributes to the light and bright look.

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SMITHARC ARCHITECTS National Winner, Kitchen

The clean geometry of this Dallas house is underscored by white-oak planking that wraps around the dining and cooking areas, where traditional cabinetry was replaced by a ribbon window to welcome sunlight.

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MARK P. FINLAY ARCHITECTS

National Winner, Classic Architecture In keeping with the historic nature of this Ridgefield, Connecticut, property, a barn-like retreat for the owner—including a living area, wine cellar and gym—was designed with sleek vertical wood siding juxtaposed with stone.

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MARKZEFF

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AIDLIN DARLING DESIGN National Winner, Contemporary Architecture

Cantilevered over a sloping site, a modern house built from boardform concrete walls, integrated plaster and walnut floors gracefully responds to its wooded site, an ecological preserve in Carmel Valley, California.

For this dazzling blue study in an 1871 landmarked building in lower Manhattan, a ribbed-glass-and-steel wall delineates a private space while also preserving the loft’s open character. The grand 20-foot kitchen was designed with entertaining in mind.

photos: this page: jamesthomas interiors: richard powers. redmond aldrich design: laure joliet.

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JAMESTHOMAS INTERIORS National Winner, Bathroom

This luxurious bathroom in a Glencoe, Illinois, house was reimagined with marble flooring and a large copper tub to evoke the vintage glamour of bathrooms in historic London hotels.

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REDMOND ALDRICH DESIGN

National Winner, Classic Interior Design Playful sophistication reigns in the dining room and living room of an updated carriage house in San Francisco, where an eclectic mix of vintage and custom pieces and a range of color and patterns creates a one-of-a-kind dwelling.

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FURMAN + KEIL ARCHITECTS National Winner, Major Restoration or Renovation

Removing gables, covering brick with stucco and installing a standing-seam metal roof and siding resulted in a streamlined, modern look for a family’s house in Austin.

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CRAIG BERGMANN LANDSCAPE DESIGN

National Winner, Landscape Design/Outdoor Living

A new garden design allows for additional outdoor entertaining space in the rear of a 1930 house on Chicago’s North Shore, where a window of the historic pool house is framed in green by an espaliered pear tree.

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The foyer feels decidedly English thanks to an antique sideboard, vintage crystal lamps, antique tea caddies and an antique clock, all of which originated in England. The tone-on-tone striped wallpaper is by Cowtan & Tout. A turquoise chinoiserie wallpaper by Miles Redd for Schumacher strikes a vibrant note in the adjacent dining room, where Chinese Chippendale-style chairs by Hickory Chair surround a dining table by Kittinger.

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n old-house enthusiast living in a city not especially known for preserving its historical architecture, designer Don Easterling seemed destined to become guardian of one of Atlanta’s scant surviving gems: a 1911 house designed by revered Georgia architect Neel Reid. An avid collector of antiques and architectural salvage, Easterling had spent years amassing hardware, woodwork and fireplace mantels retrieved from sites slated for demolition— many of them gracious Reid residences. So his, along with partner Michael Proctor’s, eventual purchase of this particular Ansley Park abode seemed almost providential.

Easterling soon discovered the house was brimming with history: Not only was the home “a Neel Reid,” to quote Atlanta parlance, but late Democratic Party stalwart Robert B. Troutman and his wife had lived in the residence from 1929 to 1980. Adding to the designer’s excitement was the news that, during the 1960 presidential campaign, when John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy stumped for votes in Georgia, the Troutmans entertained the presidential hopeful and his wife in their home. Learning that the house had been minimally altered over the years sealed the deal, and Easterling and Proctor jumped at the opportunity to own a piece of Atlanta’s architectural and social past.

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Considering its age, the house was in superb shape.

But more importantly, “It had good bones,” Easterling explains. “Reid was called the ‘master of scale,’ so the size and proportions of the rooms are seemingly perfect.” Only the home’s fourth owners, the two men have taken their stewardship seriously—so much so that they spent more than a decade getting a feel for the house before embarking on any kind of architectural alteration. The renovations began with the kitchen, where Easterling incorporated modern updates such as an antiqued pewter hood and Calacatta Gold marble countertops. It was important that new features appear “as if they’d always been there,” says Easterling, so he repurposed the original windows and hardware while selecting finishes, fixtures and materials with periodappropriate flourishes.

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Kurek. Their endeavors added a new keeping room and bi-level back porch, plus a pool and pavilion that play to the hallmarks of Reid’s portfolio. “It was fun to continuously ask myself the question, ‘What would Neel Reid do if Don were his client?’ ” Ingram says. “As homeowner, designer and architectural historian, I think Don would have been a dream client for Reid.”

Ingram’s approach to the lower porch includes granitecovered walls and columns—an idea taken from the granite used for the home’s foundation—while the railings of the porch above are heavily reminiscent of Reid’s work.

“We wanted this space to look like a Charleston porch, so we chose a classic Charleston black-green paint color for the floors,” Easterling says, adding that, “We made sure the doors of the study and keeping room would open on to the porch for ease of entertaining. There is a very good flow to the house.” For the designer, it was imperative that the home’s additions look original, so he sourced historic

In keeping with the home’s classical architecture, designer and homeowner Don Easterling chose a historic color for the living room walls: Benjamin Moore’s Saybrook Sage. Although reproduction, a pair of hand-painted French chairs by EJ Victor gives the impression of being old, while an antiqued brassand-mirror coffee table by Century Furniture nods to the current day.

Nestled between drapery panels of striped Scalamandré silk is an English roll-arm sofa by Hickory Chair.

Previously an open side porch, the now-enclosed sun room retains its original floorboards, which have been freshly painted in a black-and-white checkerboard design. The chandelier is by John Rosselli for Visual Comfort. Two different Sister Parish Design fabrics were chosen for the skirted table and the vintage Baker Furniture bergère chairs. A piano allows the space to do double-duty as a music room.

The focal point of the study is a carved mantelpiece sourced from another Neel Reid home—long since demolished. A Hickory Chair coffee table and an EJ Victor sofa, accented by pillows covered in the same Jane Shelton fabric that was used for the room’s curtains, create a refuge for reading. To the right of the fireplace, an Oly Studio mirror hangs above a vintage chest.

hardware, hinges and mantels for each space, also ordering custom windows milled to match those found elsewhere in the house—with circa-1900 mouth-blown glass for a timeless “wavy” appearance.

The scope of renovations signaled an interior redo was imminent, and designer Nina Nash, Easterling’s design partner of nearly a decade, was delighted to contribute.

“We consult each other on everything,” Nash notes of her longtime mentor, so it was only natural that she would lend her talents to Easterling’s personal home.

A native South Carolinian, Easterling is drawn to soft colors and classic floral fabrics as well as antiques— especially English clocks and tea caddies, blue-and-white Chinese export porcelain and anything chinoiserie in style. Due in large part to Easterling’s influence, Nash has grown to love antiques and traditional furnishings, but treats them less reverentially, preferring to mix in bold colors, lively wallcoverings and modern touches like Lucite. In Easterling’s home, Nash had the opportunity to

champion both. Take, for example, the dining room where JFK and Jackie enjoyed meals so many years ago. A stately mahogany table and pair of demilune commodes appropriate for the room’s traditional purpose pops against a comparatively chromatic Chinese-inspired wallpaper in a spirited turquoise.

Although the living room touts a historic Charleston color and ample traditional appointments (framed intaglios, antique English andirons, chinoiserie nesting tables), it favors freshness over historical accuracy; evident by its comfortable upholstery and an acrylic drinks table—the latter no doubt due to Nash’s influence. “That’s about the only modern thing you’ll find in the house,” quips Easterling.

Notes Ingram, “The classic nature of Neel Reid homes gives them an inherent and lasting sense of endearment.”

And Easterling’s commitment to meticulous maintenance of his own, even in its augmentation, seems to guarantee its aesthetic longevity. Surely—that means this distinguished house is poised for another century of gracious living.

The upper porch, which was designed by C. Brandon Ingram and built by Pat Kurek, is large enough to accommodate both relaxation and dining. A sofa and chairs by Thomas O’Brien for Century Furniture provide perches close by the fireplace.

Vaughan sconces and an antique French mirror hang above the pine mantel, which was culled from Easterling’s vast collection of architectural salvage.

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On the dining portion of the upper porch, an antique French trestle table, purchased at Foxglove Antiques & Galleries, is paired with Thomas O’Brien for Century Furniture chairs.

The two concrete consoles, which flank the French doors leading to the keeping room, are by Made Goods.

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Left: A demilune console by Theodore Alexander creates contrast with the keeping room’s pale walls and floral-patterned Jane Shelton curtain fabric.

Easterling is particularly fond of the handmade, hand-glazed lamps

by Charlie West Lamps, which he purchased at Mathews Furniture + Design. The rug dates back to the 1920s and was sourced from John Overton Oriental Rugs.

Opposite: Easterling and designer Nina Nash chose a subtle patterned wallpaper by Sister Parish Design for the keeping room, part of a recent addition made to the home. The set of skirted armchairs is by Hickory Chair, as is the upholstered ottoman that doubles as a coffee table. The fireplace mantel is another piece rescued by Easterling—this one from an old house in Druid Hills.

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Above: Nash and Easterling decided to give the guest bedroom a more modern feeling than the rest of the home by selecting Farrow & Ball’s rich Stiffkey Blue for the walls. Black-and-white obelisks purchased at Ainsworth-Noah flank a 1940s English oil painting. The antique chinoiserie chair dates to the early 1880s.

Opposite: The vintage Pierre Deux guest bed is dressed in linens from Peacock Alley. Next to it, a Visual Comfort lamp sits atop a Chelsea Textiles bedside table. The curtain fabric is by Oscar de la Renta for Lee Jofa.

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FAMILY PORTRAIT A RENOVATED HOME IN CHICAGO TELLS THE STORY OF LIVES WELL LIVED. WRITTEN BY MIKKI BRAMMER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DUSTIN HALLECK

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For the living room of her home, Cari Giannoulias designed a marble fireplace and had it fabricated by George Pantelic. Above it hangs the Burk Uzzle print Woodstock – Hugging Couple.

The walls are covered in a Sahco grass cloth from Donghia and the sofas are upholstered in Osborne & Little fabric.

Lying on the custom burl wood table are some of the many Greek worry beads the family has collected over the years.

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or many of us, the objects we collect during our travels are simply tchotchkes, little more than household clutter. Although they seem essential when they’re discovered in a remote Italian village or that street market in Tunisia, once we get them home they just seem to take up space. But for designer Cari Giannoulias, such tokens of wanderlust aren’t superfluous; they’re carefully curated—and the basis for the design of her family’s Chicago house.

Travel mementos, family keepsakes, antiques and artwork are what form the narrative throughout the residence, which Giannoulias and her husband purchased after finally conceding that their young family—including three children under 10—had outgrown their Gold Coast home. “This house is a portrait of our lives,” says Giannoulias, who, prior to becoming a designer, worked in the entertainment business with Danny DeVito’s Jersey Records, the Sex Pistols and Universal Pictures. “From my upbringing in Palm Beach and my former life in the movie and music industries to my husband’s Greek heritage, the goal was to create a warm environment that tells the story of our ongoing journey.”

Giannoulias and her husband knew the Lincoln Park property was “the one” as soon as they saw it. But that didn’t mean the designer wasn’t going to put her own stamp on it. “I turned to my husband and said, ‘I will probably rip everything out of here,’ ” she laughs. “But the bones were great, plus it had beautiful curb appeal and the layout worked well for us.” Still, she remained true to her word.

Opposite: To achieve a dramatic effect in the dining room, Giannoulias opted for an Eero Saarinen table from DWR, customized with a dark gray marble top and sleek black base. A vintage Moroccan water-pot light from Cisco Home is one of the many nods to the family’s globetrotting lifestyle, while the Ashley Longshore painting This Bitch Likes To Party adds a touch of irreverence.

Below: Light wood cabinetry installed by JPT Carpenters and a Silver Storm marble backsplash and countertops from Illinois Granite & Marble add interest. They are accented by a runner from Garde in Los Angeles. The stone niche behind the stove provides easy access to cooking accoutrements.

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On the ground floor, Giannoulias did away with the original millwork and wainscoting throughout and gutted the kitchen. She also sectioned the family room into separate lounging and dining spaces, making the most of the ample skylights to create a breakfast nook. Her biggest challenge, however, was the master suite upstairs, which was originally split into two sections—a bedroom, bathroom and closet on one side, and a massive outdoor space on the other. “It was all very crammed for the size and scale of the house,” Giannoulias says. “It just felt like an afterthought.” Working with architect Mike Shively as a consultant, she reclaimed much of the outdoor space for the bedroom while still retaining a sizable patio.

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accessorized for the sake of accessorizing. Through our lives, through our travels, through our heritage, we’ve accumulated pieces that we are very careful about putting into our home.” Some—like the Moroccan tables and Spanish beds in the children’s’ rooms—are inspired by the far-flung places Giannoulias has visited. Others have deeper roots. “My husband is Greek, and we have a very close relationship with that country,” she says.

“We are eventually building a home there, and it’s this heritage that I have taken on and fallen in love with.” Part of that heritage shows up in the form of colorful beads known in Greece as worry beads. “The old men there flip them around in their hands—it’s this very masculine, very traditional thing they do,” Giannoulias explains. “We’ve collected the beads over the years. We have vintage ones and some that have been in the family for a long time.”

Bacco leather counter stools from DWR line the kitchen island, which features a Kallista sink and Dornbracht faucets from Studio41.

A commissioned fiber work by Maeve Pacheco hangs on the wall.

In the sun-drenched breakfast nook, Eames armchairs surround the oak Case table, both from DWR. The Roman shades are from Countryside Drapery. White ceramic pieces from Jayson Home add a touch of whimsy.

Below, left: Vintage Bakalowits sconces illuminate the master bathroom vanity, where Kallista faucets from Studio41 pair with Lafco sinks from Hydrology.

Below, right: “I love marble slab installations,� says Giannoulias about her design for the master bathroom. There a Starck bathtub is surrounded by walls encased in Arabescato Corchia marble sourced from Stone City.

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Other aspects of the home are reflections of Giannoulias herself. On the mantel in the sitting room is a photograph

by Burk Uzzle, known for his captivating images of the 1969 Woodstock festival. A hippie at heart, Giannoulias had always been fascinated by Woodstock and all it embodied.

After she phoned Uzzle, the two struck up a friendship, and though he usually only sells his work to galleries, she convinced him to let her buy one.

Even the color palette represents different aspects of Giannoulias’ life. The breezy pastels, soothing neutrals and warm wood tones in the family room, dining room and kitchen recall the designer’s past living in the coastal climates of Florida and Los Angeles. Conversely, the dramatic black walk-in closet in the master bedroom upstairs channels her “edgier” years in the music business.

“Yes, the closet is a little more rock-and-roll than the rest of the house,” she laughs. “But that’s because when I’m

getting dressed to go out at night that’s what I want to convey. I really like mixing different elements and striking the right balance.” Texture also has its own narrative throughout the house, from Italian marble and tactile tadelakt (a traditional Moroccan plaster wall finish) in the master bathroom to a Noguchi paper pendant in the family room. “Varying the textures helps with the landscaping of a room,” Giannoulias says. “I don’t want everything to feel one-dimensional.”

Though she’s pleased with it for now, Giannoulias believes the home will always be a shifting canvas, to be updated as the family’s lives—and travels—unfold. “It’s the unexpected treasures you find that really make the house feel more curated,” she says. “I think that, in order for a house to feel lived in, it has to be a mix of different things in your life. We’ve had many houses before, but this is definitely our home.”

Sunlight spills into the master bedroom onto the leather sofa from Jayson Home and drapes in Dedar fabric from Countryside Drapery. The custom bed designed by Giannoulias features a rabbit-fur throw and pillows from Bedside Manor. A painting by Melody Saraniti hangs on the wall, which is done in a suede wallcovering from Dessin Fournir.

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WRITTEN BY SHANNON SHARPE / PHOTOGRAPHY BY AIRYKA ROCKEFELLER

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o look at a work by Bay Area-based textile artist Carrie Crawford is to see the influence of nature. Her pieces are created by layering indigo and other natural dyes of her making on raw linen and then stretching the fabric over a wooden frame. The mesmerizing organic patterns speak clearly to the physical world and to each other.

Crawford’s process begins each afternoon at her studio, where she checks on the pH balance of the dyes. “They need daily tending,” she notes.

She adds to the vats any necessary ingredients (fructose, ground limestone and iron, to name a few). Each work has many steps to achieve the final composition, and the first is to give the raw linen a dye bath of motherwort. But to achieve the deep blue-black indigo hue she’s known for takes multiple hand dips into the liquid—sometimes 10 to 12—and letting the cloth dry in between each one. “So much patience and surrender are called for in these works,” the artist observes. It is during this stage that she creates patterns by holding various pieces of fabric outside of the dye, while other parts are submerged in the pigment. It isn’t until the indigo has reached a dramatic richness that the pieces are rinsed, dried a final time and stretched for framing.

Crawford’s routine speaks of dedication to her art but getting to this point was a slow evolution.

Growing up in Los Angeles, she was surrounded by art, as her mother was a ceramicist and painter.

“She had a profound influence on me,” Crawford says. “She was a very playful woman. Her perspective deeply informed how I see the world.”

But Crawford didn’t see herself as talented enough to pursue a career as an artist. “I felt like I couldn’t study art because I couldn’t draw

representationally,” she explains. She experimented with watercolors for a time while living in Montana, but she felt like she was outside of the art scene.

“There was nothing formal about my artistic pursuits there. I wasn’t connected to the galleries,” she says.

It was when she returned with her family to Southern California to care for her ill mother that she took the plunge. “In the chaos of taking care of her, I decided to go back to school,” she says. Crawford entered a textile design program at Los Angeles’ Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and, upon graduating, pursued a career in textiles, eventually settling in the Bay Area. It wasn’t until she took an indigo-dyeing workshop that she found her true passion. “I realized how process heavy indigo is,” she says.

Yet, it is the process that Crawford loves. “It brings visual life to a deeper inner experience,” the artist says. “It’s an endless quest. Each piece captures a moment of that quest. It’s really exciting to work on a design—and then another one after that.”

In her studio, artist Carrie Crawford creates color samples on pieces of paper. Later, those hues will be applied to linen cloth that’s dipped into vats of natural dyes (opposite, top). When dry, the cloth is stretched over a wooden frame to create a painterly work of art (opposite). On the studio wall are notes and sketches providing inspiration and encouragement (opposite, bottom). Each dye color is created by hand, using all-natural substances.

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Face Time FROM AN ENDURING FRIENDSHIP COMES A JOYFUL LOS ANGELES HOME REPLETE WITH SCULPTURAL FURNISHINGS AND BOLD ACCENTS. WRITTEN BY KELLY VENCILL SANCHEZ / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROGER DAVIES

Interior designer Sara Story created a luminous, art-filled interior in the Los Angeles house of longtime friend Gervaise Gerstner. Emmanuel Levet Stenne’s Bolchoï console joins his alabaster and yellow onyx sconce in the entrance gallery. Two 1950s chairs from Stamford Modern in Stamford, Connecticut, rest atop a Marc Phillips rug in the living room.

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know how to make a face pretty, but I don’t know how to make a room pretty,” admits dermatologist Gervaise Gerstner. Luckily, she counts interior designer Sara Story among her close friends. Over the years, Story has redone two of the doctor’s New York City apartments along with her bustling Park Avenue office. “Sara is so elegant,” notes Gervaise. “She just adds a splash to everything she does.” Story credits curated design as the key to producing that splash. “I like finding pieces with a strong point of view and giving them room to breathe,” she says. “When you go into a space I’ve designed, I hope you pick up something new each time, that there’s a sense of intrigue and that it’s inspiring. A space should evolve.”

The duo recently completed their third residential collaboration, a sunny getaway in Los Angeles. Gervaise visits California twice a month, often with her teenaged daughters, Grace and Olivia, and as much as they’ve enjoyed their stays at The Beverly Hills Hotel, she envisioned a more permanent base. When a 1960s house in the hills boasting floor-to-ceiling views came on the market, she let Story know she had a new project for her. The interior designer, whose schedule is packed with major renovations and ground-up builds, welcomed the chance to work together again. “It’s such a beautiful house architecturally: very clean, crisp and tailored,” she says. “And it was fun to play with paint colors, wallcoverings and light fixtures, and do the furniture.”

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In the entrance gallery, a Mel Bochner painting is above an iron-framed bench by Matthews & Parker. On the floor is a carpet by Woven. “The main focus is the view,” says Story. “You walk in and have this beautiful, long hallway looking out to the reservoir. You feel like you’re on top of a cliff.”

A Heather Chontos painting injects a colorful note in the living room. “I made it monochromatic with layered textures so that it would be a comfortable and inviting space for the family,� Story says. The Fritz Neth chair and Blanche Jelly side table were purchased from 1stdibs. Completing the ensemble are a coffee table by Dune and an RH sofa.

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Story furnished the casual family/dining area with sculptural pieces, such as a Saarinen table and chairs by Augusto Savini with cushions in a Pierre Frey fabric. Nemo Jantzen’s DayDreaming is nearby.

In the foreground is a sofa, in a Kravet fabric, from 1stdibs, a coffee table by Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co. and a wool rug from Woven.

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For Gervaise’s Bel Air house, Story drew up a plan for an interior that would be warm and welcoming, with a mostly monochromatic palette expressed through materiality and accented by sculptural furnishings as well as Gervaise’s growing art collection. The endeavor progressed quickly, as the interior designer relied on her insights into her client’s taste as well as the presentations Grace and Olivia put together for their rooms.

The long entrance gallery, which leads to a vista of a nearby reservoir, sets the tone. There, alabaster and yellow onyx sconces and a pair of marble and lacquered aluminum consoles, all by Emmanuel Levet Stenne, join a handblown mirror by Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert. Shades of white prevail in the adjacent living room, yet it’s anything but sterile. Covered in tactile fabrics, the sofas, the Fritz Neth

easy chairs and the 1950s lounge chairs with brass legs invite the family and their guests to settle in and enjoy the view. Story accessorized with a delightfully chunky, handsculpted plaster occasional table; a custom coffee table featuring a high-gloss top on a blackened-steel base; and a glazed ceramic sculpture above the fireplace, which brings to mind a waving sea anemone.

The stylish mix continues in the rest of the house.

The office, a popular gathering spot, is an alluring space highlighted by blush-toned walls, a white lacquered desk and a sofa in pale pink velvet. “Everyone gravitates to it,” says Gervaise. The minimal master bedroom is an inviting haven, with a faux-bois Venetian plaster wallcovering, a sheared mohair rug and a pair of barrel chairs and an ottoman in soft hues.

Porter Teleo’s Floral Graffiti wallpaper from David Sutherland introduces a dynamic element in the dining room.

“Gervaise thought they were never going to use the room, so I thought a dramatic wallcovering could really make you want to be there,” says Story. Circa 1960 chairs by John Van Koert in Great Plains fabric from Holly Hunt surround the RH table.

Opposite: De Gournay wallpaper brings a vibrant, fresh feel to the powder room. “Since powder rooms are so small, they’re a fun place to be really adventurous,” says Story. The custom mirror is by Soane.

Below: Story transformed the office into a feminine, luxurious space featuring a circa 1966 desk by De Coene and a chair by Warren Platner—all from 1stdibs. Above the custom tufted sofa in a Jane Churchill velvet is a piece by Max Steven Grossman. Farrow & Ball’s Calamine covers the walls. Sheer shade fabric by Holland & Sherry filters the light.

As an interior designer who has created her own line of wallpaper, Story loves what pattern can do for a space. So, to complement the monochromatic color scheme, she made several eye-catching choices, including a large-scale floral abstract by Porter Teleo in the dining room. Done in layers of richly pigmented ink on handmade Japanese paper, the freeform pink and white blooms appear to melt onto a brown field. “The walls are almost like another personality; they give the room energy and atmosphere,” she says. A vibrant de Gournay design of anemones adorns the powder room, while a reflective paper emblazoned with cherries covers the ceiling of Gervaise’s white-walled dressing room—previously

a dark, masculine space. “She’s so full of life, such a breath of fresh air, and these reminded me of her,” says Story.

In contrast to the airy feel in most of the rooms, Story chose lacquered black walls and plush black velvet sofas for the “cozy and enveloping” screening room, a favorite destination for the family. “A second home can be a bit more whimsical,” she says. “You’re a little freer.” Gervaise, who hopes to expand her dermatology practice, along with wellness and beauty ventures on both coasts, agrees: “This house is my Zen zone. Los Angeles is my happy place, and now I have somewhere to entertain my friends and embrace a new chapter in my life.” luxesource.com / 209

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Framed by draperies in a Fortuny fabric, the master bedroom’s view focuses on Stone Canyon Reservoir.

C&C Milano fabric accented with Great Plains trim from Holly Hunt is on the ottoman. A photo of Marilyn Monroe by Bert Stern hangs against a Studio E wallcovering. On the bed is a Coyuchi blanket from Nickey Kehoe. The carpet is from Woven.

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