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EDITOR’S LETTER

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DESTINATION Innovative ideas and traditional Southern charm make Nashville the next design mecca.

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CRAFT Gaining popularity in 1960s Los Angeles, resin continues to intrigue and inspire artists today.

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HERITAGE These tried-and-true materials have made their mark on Texas architecture for more than a century.

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NEXT WAVE A look at the rising stars of American craftsmanship.

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Above: Robin Rains' Nashville showroom features an eclectic mix indicative of the region.

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MATERIAL The natural world offers the ultimate muse for timeless tile designs.

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TREND The longing for spaces where food, fashion and interiors collide prompts this curated mix.

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SPOTLIGHT Luxe celebrates the fruitful collaborations resulting from dynamic duos.

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KITCHEN + BATH These calming, soothing rooms provide the ideal escape.

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READY & WAITING A designer distills his clients’ love for a layered, English aesthetic to suit the modern context of their Manhattan vacation condo. Written by Maile Pingel / Photography by Brittany Ambridge/OTTO

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LOVE AFFAIR In a Chicago home, European antiques, bold Pop art and bright colors set the stage for family celebrations. Written by Christine DeOrio / Photography by Cynthia Lynn

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DESTINATION FOUND The journey to a layered, coastal-influenced Nashville retreat includes a patchwork of far-flung travels. Written by Shawn Gauthier / Photography by Caroline Allison

ON THE COVER: For a Chicago abode’s sunny screened porch by architect Peter Witmer, designer Shelley Johnstone evoked the European countryside by pairing her clients’ own table with Serena & Lily bistro-style chairs. Page 82 Credit note: The Radar Buzz story in the May/June 2020 issue should have credited Drew Lang as the architect behind Splinter Creek in Taylor, Mississippi.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

MUSINGS of HOME Everything we know has changed. These past months as the world literally paused, we found ourselves tethered to our homes—forced to be still, notice and reflect. It was curiosity and boredom, togetherness and aloneness, wanderlust through reading and Netflixing. Food and food and food. Never have so many banana breads collectively been baked.

Observing nature and taking a quiet stroll was a tonic for the soul. We sat in our homes, evaluated our homes, and were grateful for our homes.

Like spring’s green shoots, we are starting to emerge, not knowing exactly how or where we will land.

One thing we know for sure is that we are committing to use our platforms to amplify diverse design voices.

Our incredible team put this summer issue together, working remotely, with great care and attention.

We trust that it will encourage musing; a promise for the spaces that you and yours inhabit.

Clockwise from top: Snapshots in and around my home. An inspiration wall in my art studio/work-from-home space; the afternoon light in my living room; hiking at a nearby nature preserve; a recent sketchbook.

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Found in the peripheral enclave of Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee, David Arms Gallery reflects the rustic touches that infused Nashville’s past while serving as a vital design resource for the community.

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ashville has come a long way since its 1897 designation as the “Athens of the South,” when a to-scale replica of the Parthenon was erected in modern-day Centennial Park. Founded as a river port city—and, later, a railroad hub—Nashville has been known for its enterprising spirit and classical roots, evidenced by a wealth of Georgian and Greek Revival residences dotting the lawns of Forest Hills and Belle Meade. While these landmark neighborhoods serve as the backbone of the community, the city’s design palette has evolved to be as diverse as that of its latest residents hailing from L.A., Austin, New York and beyond.

“Nashville is a perpetual frontier town,” notes DAAD principal Nick Dryden, one of the city’s leading residential and commercial architects, who points to the vast number of transplants moving in, sight unseen, to build businesses and community.

Third in a generational line of architects, Dryden proceeded to transform Nashville’s cityscape with progressive ideas and cleaner profiles, authoring icons such as Rolf & Daughters restaurant and Noelle Hotel, while overhauling historic Germantown. “What I do is narrative architecture, a response to historic context, always tailored to the clients,” says Dryden, who straddles disciplines, nodding to local vernacular while incorporating modern hallmarks that appeal to transplants.

Natives, in turn, feel increasing permission to take design risks themselves.

Adds designer Robin Rains: “Nashville’s historic neighborhoods are steeped in tradition and heritage,” but homeowners wanting to venture beyond the status quo of Southern style “are making the work more challenging and interesting.”

She says a curated mix of antique, vintage and modern is coveted for Nashville interiors regardless of the architectural envelope. Rains, who launched her eponymous business in 2001, also maintains a presence in nearby Franklin and Leiper’s Fork, with an antique store in the latter, and has selected the Nashville Design Collective for her next showroom.

Considered the city’s first large-scale trade resource, the highly anticipated Collective softopened earlier this year thanks to La Cornue alum Anne Puricelli and Design Galleria principal Matthew Quinn, boasting showrooms such as Circa Lighting and Christopher Peacock, with other top brands coming soon. “Young Nashville residents are raising families and turning tradition on its ear,” says Quinn, who recently augmented his longstanding Atlanta flagship with a new location at the Collective. Plus, anticipated additions to the skyline—such as Soho House, developer Tony Giarratana’s 900 Church and the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville—suggest further signs of progress.

Despite its classical roots, the “Athens of the South” may be worthy of a new nickname soon: next big thing.

photos: david arms gallery : blake roberts. exterior: caroline allison. robin rains showroom: austin lord.

Clockwise from top: A look inside the interior of David Arms Gallery in Leiper’s Fork; exterior of a Nashville home designed by architect Nick Dryden that fuses a traditional pastoral form with the clean lines newcomers desire; a tableau in designer Robin Rains’ Nashville showroom captures her talent for “the mix.”

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ANYTHING but ARTIFICIAL RESIN BECOMES A PRECIOUS MATERIAL WHEN WORKED BY SOME OF LOS ANGELES’S INNOVATIVE DESIGNERS. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL

Since the 1960s, artists and designers in Los Angeles have turned synthetics into decorative gold with ingenious methods of sculpting plastics into luxurious objects. Whether it’s furniture, accessories or fine art, the medium lends itself to a variety of forms that speak to a truly Californian craft.

When the state became a leader in aerospace technologies in the 1940s, new materials and cutting-edge capabilities, such as facilities that could roll out sheets of acrylic to form aircraft windows, were revelatory for artists.

One leader in the field, designer Charles Hollis Jones, pioneered atmospheric Lucite furnishings that had a profound effect on West Coast interiors. His designs were created with thick sheets of acrylic that allowed them to absorb and magnify light, resulting in a sculptural quality that captured the attention of Hollywood stars like Lucille Ball and Sammy Davis Jr. Today, Jones continues to explore the material with his new Diamond Connexxion line. “Instead of doing square or round shapes, I decided to do something different—people like it,” he says of the angular forms.

But a new generation of California creatives, too, is lured by plastic’s limitless, almost magical properties. Elyse Graham, who first became known for the vase forms she created by coating sand-filled balloons with resin, is “completely seduced by the material,” she says. “So many aspects of it capture my imagination. Most excitingly, I’ve now found a way to reuse it.”

Working with what she calls MetaMaterial (a composite resin made with recast pieces), she makes furniture that bridges art and function. “Each new project builds on the one before it as we discover new ways of working with resin,” says Graham.

For industrial designer and spatial artist Nobel Truong, it’s all an exploration of philosophy and technology. As an “admirer of the structural forms and function that marked Bauhaus architecture,” she creates both theoretical furnishings and playful accessories with laser-cut acrylic panels that slot together. Intrigued by “the play on color and shape pioneered by the Memphis Group,” she also explores the effects of color in her work, especially fluorescent hues.

Putting an emphasis on the whimsical side of the material’s complex nature is artist Betsy Enzensberger. “Resin is an incredibly difficult medium to work with, which is why I’m attracted to it,” she says. Likening the liquid resins she casts and sculpts to honey and syrup, it’s not surprising her works celebrate childhood sweets—ice cream and popsicles—that range in size from 6 inches to 6 feet. “I expect perfection in my work, but it’s about joy. I want to spread smiles,” she says.

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Artist Betsy Enzensberger uses the familiarity of sweet treats, like her sculpture Vibrant Daydreams made of resin, ink, glitter, pearl powder and plexiglass, to evoke the simplicity and joy so often associated with childhood delights.

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Architecture firm Lake Flato’s Horizon House boasts 30inch thick, locally sourced rammed-earth walls that function as a historical means of regulating temperature, while also celebrating local craftspeople and materials.

Texans have a history of building resourcefulness.

“We are a state of immigrants,” notes architect Michael Imber. “When people came here, they brought their own culture and aesthetics, and they adapted those to the materials at hand— and that’s why our architecture has character today.” That character, described by Imber as “sturdy, rugged and embodied with heritage,” has made buildings in the Lone Star State famous, and prompted leading architects around the nation to take note.

When pioneers came to Texas in the 19th century, they found limited materials. In addition to the limestone they could see in the cuts made by rivers, there were stands of mesquite, cypress and post oak trees and a seemingly unlimited supply of reddish-brown dirt for making adobe bricks and earth walls. The settlers began constructing with these, and to this day Texas architects are following suit and using the same resources.

“When we design buildings, we think about what would make them durable and beautiful,” says architect Ted Flato, whose firm has been known to install mesquite floors and make broad use of Texas limestone. “The best materials for this climate are native. Not only

are they beautiful, they make a structure look at home in the landscape.”

For Imber, using endemic sources—such as mesquite, cypress, whitewashed Texas limestone and rammed earth—gives structures meaning.

“It connects them to the past and to the future,” he says. “Architectural styles may come and go, but if there’s a commonality of materials, it makes us feel comfortable. Looking at things we recognize is a nurturing experience.”

It is a look others seek to emulate. “We have clients in far-flung places who fall in love with our work, and they want to build something like it where they live,” says Flato. “When that happens, we begin by looking at the older properties in the area. From there, we can determine what the local materials are—that’s all they had to work with back then. We try to do the same thing with native resources in that particular region.”

Imber believes that indigenous materials are like heritage foods. “When foods became homogenized across the U.S., we lost our individual culture and flavor,” he notes. “It’s the same with building sources. Texas has long been a leader in constructing with local ingredients, and the rest of the country is catching on.”

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Not only is it a distinctive name, but I also believe it speaks to a certain sense of time and our special relationship. Changing Direction: Before this career, I worked in political risk analysis for the World Bank and realized being in front of a computer all day wasn’t fulfilling for me. Growing up in Portland, Oregon, I was always drawn to home design, so I knew I was inclined to work with interiors and make things by hand. I moved to New York City and received my MFA in interior design from Parsons, then went to Hudson, New York, where I began making furniture. After my business picked up, I moved back to Portland in 2016. Guiding Fundamentals: People are familiar with my plaster pieces, but I also make hardware that follows similar principles—everything is made by hand in my studio. I do not believe in high-tech gadgets. I use five tools and my pieces don’t look perfect. I am not interested in perfection.

Untapped Element: I’ve been intrigued by working with stone, and I don’t mean the refined kind. Over the years I have collected little river rocks and I’ve wanted to build them into furnishings.

BLANCHE JELLY: VIGNETTE AND PORTRAIT, ISAAC LANE KOVAL. CASEY MCCAFFERTY: VIGNETTE AND PORTRAIT, DAN ARNOLD.

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CASEY MCCAFFERTY casey-mccafferty.com Natural Inclination: Growing up the fourth of five children in Staten Island, my parents let me dabble with any creative endeavor I was obsessed with at that stage. I built computers, worked on mopeds, made fiberglass structures and erected tree forts. Furniture design and woodcraft took hold after graduating college. Coastal Significance: Living on both coasts—the East as a child and the West (Los Angeles) as an adult—I have always loved walks on the beach searching for debris. The textures, colors and overall air of flotsam and jetsam are a huge influence on my work. History Lesson: I’ve been reading a lot about Constantin Brâncuși and Auguste Rodin lately—both famous sculptors with different styles. Their dedication and obsessiveness in what they deemed quality drive me to always dive into and believe in my work. On the Horizon: The “Hello World” table— I’ve had a creative angst regarding the design of the common table since the top will always be a flat surface. So, I made a simple switch of letting the base flow through the tabletop allowing the eye to wander from bottom to top.

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JUDE HESLIN-DI LEO Formative Years: I always wanted to be an artist, but it wasn’t until I took a class at Pratt on industrial design that I connected strongly with the work and felt it was my path. While I was pretty lousy at woodworking during those college years, it wasn’t until a few years later during a summer job with Johnny Geraghty, a custom furniture maker, that I learned the traditional methods of Japanese tansu. With the intricacies involved and no allowances for error, my fabrication skills jumped to the next level. Mutual Affection: My biggest early influence was when my friend Bernardo Guillermo and I started designing and making furniture together after graduating college in 2005. We influenced each other— pushing and leaning on one another to make those early pieces happen. Living in Harmony: Earlier this year my family and I moved out of New York City to Cold Spring, New York, where we live on top of a mountain surrounded by wildlife. Everyone in our community does their part to preserve the area’s tranquility and living here has had a tremendous impact on how I connect with the earth, especially when it comes to my work. American Craftsmanship: To me, it is the integration of fine arts, industrialism and technology. It is also about keeping the celebration of the artisan alive.

JUDE HESLIN-DI LEO: VIGNETTE, JON VON PAMER; PORTRAIT, GIEVES ANDERSON. ASPEN GOLANN: PORTRAIT, CHAD WEEDEN.

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ASPEN GOLANN aspengolann.com Go-to Materials: Domestic hardwoods, especially walnut and maple.

Walnut is so classic and the grain is so rich, while the bright, simple tones of maple give furniture such lightness. When bleached, the pieces emanate an almost otherworldly glow. Studio Influence: During my residency here at Penland School of Craft in North Carolina, I keep an unruly set of three-ring binders filled with reference images of Greek and Roman statues, iconic pieces of American furniture and objects by unnamed makers that I’ve spotted in thrift stores. Southern Charm: I love the elegance and restraint of traditional furniture forms, especially their properness relating to decorum. While my pieces inspirit antique furniture, I try to dust off the stuffy aesthetic related to classic lines by simplifying, rearranging or recontextualizing older forms and styles. Playing Favorites: Made with my good friend and mentor, Peter Galbert, and commissioned for the wellknown English designer Beata Heuman, the Windsor Settee has so many opposing qualities; it utilizes old-school Windsor chair construction, while the updated proportions and curving of the entire back and undercarriage give it a fluid, sculptural feeling.

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BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS The Governor Pool House lantern will complement any outdoor or indoor setting. Cast a soft candlelight glow or display seasonal items and favorite collections. These portable fixtures are handcrafted out of stainless steel or pure American copper. bevolo.com

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HAMMERTON Edison created the electric bulb, and Hammerton made it beautiful.

The company’s Nebula blown-glass collection revolutionizes traditional lamping, with luxurious LED-lit artisan-cast glass diffusers in a choice of handcrafted styles.

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MARKET A look at nature-inspired tile trends, fashion-forward interiors and the latest releases featuring perfect pairs.

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TERRA FIRMA RICH TEXTURES AND NATURAL HUES GROUND THIS SUMMER’S DECORATIVE TILES. PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN WITH SARAH SHELTON

FIELD REPORT Clockwise from top left: Cabal in Pink by Kelly Wearstler / annsacks.com. M43 Lichen / heathceramics.com. Narrabeen in Bangalay by Pietta Donovan / walkerzanger.com.

Bow in Terra Cotta & Kohl / pophamdesign.com.

Sound Wave Pattern #9 / flmceramics.com. Sepia Flanders / devolkitchens.com.

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SUN DANCE Clockwise from top: Hex Punch in Lawn & Milk / pophamdesign.com.

Let’s Connect Base – DTLA by Taryn Bone / granadatile.com.

Try Angle Black Hex / cletile.com. Saigon Triangle and Saigon Circle Blue / artistictile.com.

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GROUND CONTROL Clockwise from top: Prince in Fold by Avroko / xsurfaces.com. Tiempo Kasuri in Charcoal & Oxford / annsacks.com.

Glazed Thin Brick in Fennel / cletile.com. Haystack in Mustard Seed / fireclaytile.com.

Sound Wave Pattern #5 / flmceramics.com. Kyoto Bronze / artistictile.com.

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RUSTIC ROUSE Clockwise from top: Luna Luna in Sunshine / granadatile.com. Zephyr Nero by Alison Rose / artistictile.com.

Clip Square Mosaic by Lindsay Sheets / redrocktileworks.com. Rose Venetian / devolkitchens.com.Echo by Paul Schatz / newravenna.com. Mottled Tile in M8 / balineum.co.uk.

Fabric backdrops throughout: Élitis / elitis.fr/en.

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GOURMET SOCIETY YEARNING FOR EXPERTLY CRAFTED COCKTAILS AND DINNERS OUT, WE TURN TO FOUR DESTINATIONS WHERE THE INTERIORS ARE SIMPLY DELICIOUS. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY SARAH SHELTON

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Tucked away in the iconic men’s section at Bergdorf Goodman, this sleek and sophisticated hideway provides the ideal inspiration for creating a classic library bar space. Decorated with custom hand-painted de Gournay wallpaper, vintage Franz Schuster chairs and graphic marble floors, the space evokes a fashionable Parisian watering hole, which is echoed in the array of luxuriously adorned pieces on display here.

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4. Carlyle Sofa / Price upon request / lorinmarsh.com 5. Cloud Sepia Cashmere Blanket / $1,425 / saved-ny.com 6. Poppy Two Light Sconce / $199 / hinkley.com 7. Large Oxymore Double Old Fashioned in Gray by Saint Louis Crystal / $315 / bergdorfgoodman.com

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3. Drone Side Table by Alexander Diaz Andersson / $5,490 / atraform.com

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LA DOLCE VITA GUCCI OSTERIA, BEVERLY HILLS

Embracing the fashion brand’s Italian heritage while honoring its SoCal surroundings, Rodeo Drive’s chicest rooftop eatery showcases an eclectic mix of decor. With banquettes enveloped in red velvet—a nod to old Hollywood glamour—and wicker dining chairs—reminiscent of Florence’s effortless alfresco dining scene—this bright and polished hot spot prompted a mix of accessories oozing with laid-back sophistication.

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3. Laundered Linen Napkin Set / $80 for four / caravanhomedecor.com 4. Ochre Chromatic Ceramic Plate / Price upon request / getthegusto.com

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2. Star of the East Pendant by Martyn Lawrence Bullard / $5,900 / corbettlighting.hvlgroup.com

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The Dining Hall at Harrods, the world-famous department store that boasts a 200-year-long history, transports us to a world of old-European grandeur with subtle additions of contemporary elements. In 2019, David Collins Studio updated the Grade II historic building while still preserving original elements, such as tiles and roundels from the 1900s.

Following these cues are the selections on this page, sure to incite your very own elegant and English-inspired utopia.

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1. 18k Yellow Gold Earrings With Fire Opals and Yellow Sapphires / $12,900 / andrewglassfordjewels.com 2. Harrods Heritage No. 7 Green Tea / $14 / harrods.com 3. Turquoise Tea Cup and Saucer / $175 / raynaud-shop.com 4. PrivĂŞ Day Bed / $6,370 / bykoket.com

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5. Artemis Bottoman / $1,432 / houseofhackney.com

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Nestled in Osaka’s modern metropolis is Louis Vuitton’s first café celebrating the fusion of traditional and modern design influences. Emblematic of the Japanese city’s seafaring history and created by architects Jun Aoki and Peter Marino, the building’s exterior resembles a cargo ship. Inside, the top floor’s oval-shaped Cocoon Room is outfitted with cozy curved yellow sofas and colorful modern art. This inviting space can be replicated with intriguing shapes and playful pops of color.

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7. Dedale Cushion Cover in Grenadine / $153 / elitis.fr/en

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BETTER Together IT’S ALL ABOUT COLLABORATION THESE DAYS. LUXE HIGHLIGHTS FIVE DYNAMIC PARTNERSHIPS, EACH WITH A SPIRITED SYNERGY. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN

CHADDOCK x MARK D. SIKES Mark D. Sikes brings his elevated California design ethos to a curated, customizable furniture collection with North Carolina-based Chaddock and its CEO, Andrew Crone.

Walk us through the inspiration. MDS: We wanted to create allAmerican, versatile pieces. The design of several items was spurred by antiques I’m often hunting down for clients. What attracted you to this collaboration? AC: Mark is a wonderful partner for us because he understands the power of timeless elements and personalized details in a way that customers and clients understand them, too. Tell us about the materials. AC: Quality is the bedrock of what we do, so all of the “ingredients” are really important. We used a mixture of oak and maple wood species for the case goods. We love the dining chair and its versatility. MDS: Yes, it feels both feminine and masculine, and the scale works as a dining chair, a desk chair or a side chair.

I also love the beautiful detail of the lattice back and the cane seat.

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With its delicate scale and slender arms, the Myrtle Dining Chair is not limited to the dining room; it can easily adapt to many spaces in the home. Here, it’s shown in Farrow & Ball’s No. 210 Blue Ground with the worn technique (left) and 900 Ebony finish with gilt accents. chaddockhome.com

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ROBERT KIME x TORY BURCH

Share the inspiration for the collection. RK: Our trip together to Japan was certainly the impetus. We went to wonderful places, stacked with beautiful documents but both gravitated toward the same designs. What excites you about Robert’s design aesthetic? TB: I’ve always been a huge admirer of Robert’s work, particularly his take on country homes. His approach is eclectic. I love how he has no rules, combining objects from different cultures and time periods. Nothing feels too designed. The patterns are so charming—what sentiment were you going for? RK: We leaned heavily into indigo, as there was so much of that simple dying technique found on our journey. The patterns are delightful, some small and some less so—but they each tell a story. How would we find them in your home? TB: I’ll mix and match the fabrics—nothing too perfect.

The Ume pattern (left) was inspired by an original Sarasa fragment from the Edo period and is still considered exotic and valuable in Japanese society today. Decorated with birds and bamboo, the Takeyabu design was drawn from a Bingata fabric, which traditionally depicts natural motifs. robertkime.com

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After designer Robert Kime completed the interiors of Tory Burch’s Normandy, France, home, the dynamic duo connected again to design the Nara collection, a sweet selection of fabrics and wallpapers.

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SOCIETY SOCIAL x ARIEL OKIN When it comes to offering a fresh take on classic furniture, the seven-piece assortment by Society Social founder Roxy Te and New York-based designer Ariel Okin does just that.

This is a perfect match. How did you meet? RT: We connected in the modern way, via Instagram, chatting about everything from motherhood to design. Soon after, the idea of our line was born. Favorite part of collaborating? AO: Going back and forth on the sketches was such a fun experience for me. My inspiration images were really brought to life through Society Social’s talented artisans. Talk to us about your stylistic approach. RT: We wanted a look that is a soft ode to the classics but still evokes the comfort of home—designs that welcome effortless and inspired living. What’s important to keep in mind when designing furniture? AO: End use!

I ultimately felt drawn to design a furniture line because I wanted to create pieces that I couldn’t find for my own clients.

It’s important to really zero in on how the pieces will be used.

PHOTOS: COURTESY SOCIETY SOCIAL.

Influenced by furnishings in the ever-stylish homes of Marella Agnelli, the Bobbie Coffee Table features a traditional silhouette with trompe l’oeil wicker details for a feminine twist. Shown in Les Touches fabric in French Blue (left) and Performance Cloud Linen. shopsocietysocial.com

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ATELIER VIME x FARROW & BALL

How did the partnership with Farrow & Ball transpire? AW: Our world is intimately linked to Provence and our 18th-century house in Vallabrègues. For a long time, we had considered recreating our objects in color. The methods used by Farrow & Ball fit our artisanal and sustainable approach perfectly. Favorite moment? CC: Like us, commitment to traditional production methods is important to Atelier Vime, so it was great to see this celebrated with handcrafted woodwork. The paint really brings the pieces to life. CC: Strong colors like these certainly add a statement to a room, but when used on wicker, they frame the light and respond to it. What tenets do you consider when designing?

AW: It has to be functional and poetic. I love to imagine a story behind each item.

One of Atelier Vime’s first designs, the Gabriel Ceiling Light harks back to a round utility basket originally made by the company in the 1950s and used for collecting fruit. Today, the wicker is cultivated and handcrafted in Provence.

It’s shown here in Farrow & Ball’s Off-Black (left) and Cola paint colors. ateliervime.com; farrow-ball.com

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PHOTOS: COURTESY ATELIER VIME.

Wicker wizards Anthony Watson, Benoit Rauzy and Raphaëlle Hanley of Atelier Vime and Charlotte Crosby of Farrow & Ball have launched the first of many collaborations incorporating the brand’s sophisticated paint shades on handcrafted wood pieces.

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B&B ITALIA x NAOTO FUKASAWA The connection runs deep for B&B Italia’s CEO Gilberto Negrini and Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa, who teamed up again to create Ayana, a minimalist assemblage of outdoor items.

What attracted you to collaborate with Fukasawa? GN: His pure, light vision of design and the fact that his products are minimal and precise in their shapes and details. Most rewarding part of the process? NF: The most joyful stage for me is visiting the factory, seeing the prototypes and continuing to refine the pieces. We love the use of natural teak. GN: The unpainted teak allows the piece to age and evolve in the most genuine way. This project also has a green soul as all the materials can be separated and disposed of with respect for the environment at the end of the product’s life cycle. What excites you most about the collection? NF: The unique combination of essential shapes and natural wood is so elegant and sophisticated.

PHOTOS: COURTESY B&B ITALIA.

Combining Southeast Asian influences with a contemporary Scandinavian aesthetic, the outdoor teak Ayana armchair employs ancient construction. Each structure is completely free of metal elements and instead uses wooden pin joinery; the pieces are shown in Linaria green and gray fabrics. bebitalia.com

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THE LOOK Spaces with laid-back sophistication and subdued simplicity make for the most alluring retreats this summer.

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THE LOOK / KITCHEN + BATH

SERENITY NOW TAKE SANCTUARY IN THESE CALMING SPACES. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN

photos: aimée mazzenga, courtesy project interiors.

At a moment when our homes are more important than ever, kitchen and bath spaces have become the ultimate safe havens—somewhere we can pause, unwind and take comfort at the end of the day.

Today’s designers are incorporating minimalistic layouts, natural materials and soothing color palettes to create airy environments.

Designer Jennifer Kranitz of Project Interiors took those elements to heart for a spacious Chicago bathroom imagining “a quiet, gentle setting where the owners can hit mute on the chaos of life.”

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Designer Jennifer Kranitz created an elegant master bathroom in Studio Gang’s iconic Aqua Tower in Chicago with tranquility in mind.

The subdued gray-toned walls and flooring were customized in Tadelakt Plaster and fabricated by Chicago Ornamental Plastering.

A brass stool by Noir punctuates the neutral palette in front of an MTI bathtub with Hansgrohe fittings.

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That view! This bathroom offers an amazing cityscape. We took into consideration everything happening outside when creating the design.

We wanted it to be soft and serene in contrast to the city life visible through the floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows.

Tell us about the decision to use plaster.

Plaster is the main finish here and is incorporated on the floors, walls, tub, shower—everything! It’s very durable and low-maintenance. The various applications create movement and allow your eye to travel around the space. Plus, the material almost has a velvety look, which adds a subtle texture and scale to this very large room.

What should be top of mind when designing a bathroom? While you want it to be pretty, it also has to work! Early on in the process, consider the functionality and how your client will live in the space. We were mindful of elements such as circulation, point of entry and storage while building this relaxing refuge.

photos: this page: aimée mazzenga, courtesy project interiors. opposite: stephen karlisch, courtesy jean liu.

Nestled high above the sprawling city of Chicago is this ideal urban oasis by designer Jennifer Kranitz of Project Interiors. Here, she walks us through the spectacular space, which involved combining two units in the luxury skyscraper. projectinteriors.com

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In a Dallas kitchen, architect Jason Erik Smith chose Ann Sacks’ Pietra Statuario for the island, which features a Houzer sink and Blanco faucet. “With four children, the island needed to be heroic,” Smith recalls.

PALETTE CLEANSER THIS KITCHEN PROVES THAT AN AESTHETICS-FIRST APPROACH DOESN’T HAVE TO SACRIFICE FUNCTIONALITY. WRITTEN BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT

The words “calm” and “kitchen” don’t always walk hand in hand. But for a Texas couple with four children, a Zen cooking hub was wish number one for their new home in the tony Dallas suburb of University Park.

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“The idea was not to think of it as a kitchen, but as a beautiful space that happens to have all the amenities and comforts of one,” explains architect Jason Erik Smith. To meet this brief, the team at Smitharc Architects prioritized concealing as much visual clutter as possible. Along the north wall, a series of discreet doors encloses both refrigerator and dishware storage. Beyond, in the handsome back-of-house area, a shallow corridor hosts built-in small appliances before revealing a walk-in pantry and coffee bar. And equal parts design statement and workhorse, the impressive, 15-foot-long sintered porcelain island houses two dishwashers and a downdraft cooktop, in addition to generous drawer space.

With its organic material procession, the storagesavvy kitchen flows seamlessly into the openconcept great room—but that’s not to say it feels

indistinct. To delineate, the architects carried the rift-sawn white-oak flooring up the wall and across the ceiling like a ribbon on a gift. “What this does is create a room within a room,” Smith explains. “It’s a strategy we like to use to create intimacy within a big, open space.”

Rounding out the interiors, designer Jean Liu employed furnishings with clean lines and stalwart tendencies. A laminate top Saarinen table joined by walnut Cherner dining chairs creates a dégagé set-up for homework sessions and cocktail parties alike, while soaring Pindler curtain sheers and custom sisal rugs lend warmth and softness to the minimal scheme. “A limited color palette will always tone down hustle and bustle,” notes the designer, adding, “Every last detail in this space is choreographed, which creates a sense of serenity and calmness.” smitharc.com; jeanliudesign.com

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TWO OF A KIND Making its U.S. debut earlier this year, Italian company Ceramica Cielo touts an impressive array of ceramic sinks in various styles, sizes and colors. New to the collection is the Multiplo system, a modular design specified for suspended installation that includes a wash basin and countertop, available in 17 colorways.

Coordinating lower storage and towel racks are also offered. ceramicacielo.it

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CROSS CULTURE The Qi collection is the high-concept collaboration between Scavolini, the Italian makers of quality kitchens and baths, and Japanese design powerhouse Nendo. Marked by a minimal, contemporary aesthetic, the offerings focus on linear elements including sleek shelving elements and substantial kitchen peninsulas. The bespoke program is available in several finishes and materials. scavoliniusa.com

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The latest introduction from Signature Kitchen Suite, the 36-inch Dual Fuel Pro Range, offers a smaller footprint for the brand’s flagship appliance featuring sous vide, induction and gas burners. Once left to the pros, sous vide, which uses precise temperaturecontrol techniques for delicious results, is now mainstream at home. signaturekitchensuite.com

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Designer Alix Lawson used Silk Georgette stone to create a seamless architectural canvas for a sophisticated London bathroom. Bastion Wall Sconces from Allied Maker frame the mirror.

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“I have always been a minimalist at heart and believe that there is so much consideration that goes into beautiful simplicity,� explains London-based designer Alix Lawson. For a striking Notting Hill contemporary bathroom, she employed clean lines, natural material and a tone-on-tone palette to create a distinct sense of calm. Lawson also drew upon Scandinavian ethos, Japanese design principles and her own Australian heritage to create the retreat-like cocoon. alixlawson.com

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ENGLISH ECLECTIC MEETS MODERN MINIMALISM IN THIS BREEZY MANHATTAN PIED-À-TERRE. WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTANY AMBRIDGE/OTTO

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nowing the clients and what they love, that was our starting point,” says designer Richard Ouellette of the Manhattan holiday home he created for a Canadian couple and their children.

“This was our third project together and it’s always a very kismet experience.” The directive behind the brief made this particular project all the more enticing. “They wanted something ‘unexpected,’ ” Ouellette recalls—a word he immediately took to heart.

To emphasize that this is a vacation home and meant to be enjoyed differently than their primary residence, Ouellette’s first step was distilling the couple’s aesthetic within the modern, cosmopolitan context. “The wife likes an English, layered, decorated look,” he explains. “This isn’t a total departure from their style, but it’s done here in a more restrained, pure way.” So while the apartment bears all the hallmarks of what they love—texture, rich color and a European sophistication—it’s not heavy with overtly personal touches or the sentimentality that comes with heirloom furnishings or memorabilia. The family just “comes in and lives,” he says. “It’s easy.”

Throughout the condo, the designer strove to echo the architecture’s clean lines while infusing warmth, but he kept the unexpected directive top of mind. Case in point: The living area, where the first piece he designed was an angled ultra-suede sofa to shake up the layout. “We could have done the usual, formal approach of a sofa, coffee table and two chairs, but going with a deconstructed sofa felt

“NATURE NEEDS TO BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION; IT BRINGS LIFE INTO A HOUSE.” –RICHARD OUELLETTE

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dynamic. It’s meant to be an evolving and casual setting,” notes the designer. In conversation across the room, Ouellette next procured a cherry red leather daybed, a piece he describes as “a nod to Mies van der Rohe and brilliantly functional, but also a playground for the kids.”

Harmonizing the unconventional scheme, discreet textural elements, such as creamy cashmere draperies and a sisal underlay rug, add softness and calm.

Ouellette took an equally curated approach to dressing the walls. He sourced arresting textile artworks, including a hemp-and-ceramic hanging by Michele Quan and a wool tapestry by Lauren Williams, to enliven cool expanses of white paint. And to draw in the views—the new residential building is located above the High Line and boasts its own spectacular gardens designed by Future Green Studio— the designer chose a selection of landscapes and large green-and-blue abstractions from Thom Filicia’s showroom, Sedgwick & Brattle. “Nature always needs to be part of the conversation,” Ouellette posits. “It brings life into a house.”

From their dégage leaning perches above the living room credenza, those colorful pieces command attention, but it’s the feature wall backdrop in the adjacent dining area that really steals the show. To define that space, Ouellette framed a quartet of sweeping, pink silk de Gournay panels in a classic chinoiserie motif. Hung snugly together, they almost suggest boiserie. Illuminating the scene, the bespoke chandelier—a “bijoux” in Ouellette’s words—was chosen specifically to reflect the soft candy hues of the panels. “It’s subtle, but it’s there,” notes the designer of the tonal relationship.

“It’s just more fun to have color,” muses Ouellette— a sentiment on proud display in the home’s uplifting bedrooms. The master is a study in the power of opposites with its kicky orange-and-blue palette, and the boys’ rooms as well are vibrant with color, one with a lively jungle wallpaper and the other with an underwater scene.

Proving just how flexible and accommodating this new condo has already been, the latter was originally intended to be a study, but baby number two arrived mid-design.

What Ouellette has captured here is the essence of this family’s life on vacation, which he describes as “calm, simple and happy.” But it’s not time to put away the presentation boards just yet. The group has just embarked on its fourth project together. This time it’s a cottage on a lake, and one that will no doubt emanate ease and be filled with equally resplendent surprises.

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“Bold colors and patterns add energy to a neutral base,� says Richard Ouellette of a West Chelsea condo he designed for a Canadian family.

In the living area, the RH bookshelf displays a curated mix of objets, including a link sculpture by Michele Quan, a ceramic bowl by Matthew Ward and an iron vessel by Jake Szymanski. The red leather chaise is from BassamFellows and the Persian rug is from W Studio in Toronto.

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Pink chinoiserie panels from de Gournay set a gentle, classical tone in the dining area, echoing the idea of historical panel screens. Surrounding the RH table are Kara Mann for Baker Furniture chairs upholstered in a medley of mismatched fabrics

by Kelly Wearstler, Kravet Couture and Lewis & Wood. The bespoke, two-tier chandelier is Gabriel Scott.

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“THE HOMEOWNERS WANTED SOMETHING ‘UNEXPECTED.’ ” –RICHARD OUELLETTE

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Left: Just off the living room is a study that became a nursery.

The wallpaper by Cole & Son drove the design, which features a trundle bed upholstered in a Kravet velvet, a hand-painted nightstand from Maisonette, GP & J Baker velvet drapes fabricated

by RoseHyll Studio and a sconce and rug from West Elm. The woven elephant basket is from Rice.

Opposite: In the living room, a custom swivel lounge chair upholstered in an emerald green Zimmer + Rohde velvet joins an accent table from West Elm. The green swirl painting is from Sedgwick & Brattle and rests atop a media cabinet from Global Views.

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Riffing off the master bathroom’s existing materials—limestone tiles and stained-oak paneling— Ouellette chose neutral, muted decor selections to achieve a Zen feel. The custom bench is upholstered in a Zimmer + Rohde velvet and the wooden bowls and terra-cotta urn are from RH.

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Ouellette created a feature wall in the master bedroom with an orange grass cloth from Ralph Lauren Home. The bed is upholstered in a mix of seafoam-toned Kravet fabrics and topped with an Annie Selke coverlet and pillows of a Jim Thompson fabric. Nest Studio pulls adorn the custom nightstand and the pendant is from Atelier Anaka in Montreal, where the designer also found the rug at Red Carpet & Rug.

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Opposite: “The vintage, drop-leaf table and customized chairs in the foyer allow for additional seating when extended family gathers together and remain useful for daily in-and-outs,” notes the designer. The table was a Chairish find and the chairs are from Avant-Scène in Montreal. Decor from Sedgwick & Brattle, including the framed artwork, leather vessel and jade paintbrushes, jazz up the scene. The basket is RH. Below: In the second children’s bedroom, another Cole & Sons wallpaper of a jungle scene sets a fantastical tone. The custom, flange-seam upholstered headboard features a Kravet wool and is topped with Lewis & Wood print pillows and a quilt from Schoolhouse. The milk glass sconce is a West Elm score.

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ARCHITECTURE / PETER WITMER, WITMER & ASSOCIATES INTERIOR DESIGN / SHELLEY JOHNSTONE, SHELLEY JOHNSTONE DESIGN HOME BUILDER / TODD ALTOUNIAN, ALTOUNIAN CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / FRANK MARIANI AND ROB SCHWARZ, MARIANI LANDSCAPE

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LOVE Affair A JOYOUS FAMILY CELEBRATION PROMPTS THE BOLD REDESIGN OF A CHICAGO AREA HOME. WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE DEORIO / PHOTOGRAPHY BY CYNTHIA LYNN

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here’s nothing quite like the prospect of a wedding to inspire a makeover—a new dress or fresh hairstyle, perhaps, or, when those nuptials are set to take place at home, a wall-to-wall redesign. The latter is what the owners of this Lake Forest house had in mind after their eldest daughter decided to marry her British fiancé on the same sprawling lawn where she and her four siblings had once played as children. The timing for a refresh of the decor couldn’t have been better, as the couple had recently enlisted architect Peter Witmer and builder Todd Altounian to expand their English country-style residence by adding a new wing to each side—one containing the master suite, the other a two-story, light-filled family room that opens onto a screened porch. “The original house was designed with maids’ quarters and formal living and dining rooms—not really for the way people live today,” Witmer says. “So we basically redesigned the whole floor plan and rebuilt all the spaces the homeowners use the most, with the goal of making the house appear as if it had always been this way.”

As the new and reimagined spaces began to take shape, the couple called upon designer Shelley Johnstone to give each room in the house a fresh look that would celebrate their unique personal style and an important moment in their family’s history.

And what a distinct style that is: Think of a fine European antique—a marble-topped mahogany console table with ball-and-claw feet, for example. Then envision psychedelic Pop art hanging nearby. “They have this old-school elegance combined with coolness,” Johnstone says. “They

“THE OWNERS HAVE THIS OLD-SCHOOL ELEGANCE COMBINED WITH COOLNESS. THEY WANT THEIR HOME TO BE FUN AND INVITING.” –SHELLEY JOHNSTONE

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want their home to be fun and inviting, like they are.” No one was a better person to interpret these bold leanings, which characterize Johnstone’s signature look.

The home’s entryway—which wedding guests would pass through on their way from the front lawn ceremony to a reception in a grand backyard tent—sets up the dichotomy: Along one wall, chairs by midcentury modern design master James Mont cozy up to an antique table in the style of George III. Across a black-and-white checkered floor, the opposite wall holds a grid of vibrant mixed-media artwork by contemporary Pop artist DeVon. On the adjacent sunporch, a larger-than-life portrait of Audrey Hepburn, also by DeVon, mingles with ebony Chinese elm-wood chairs.

In the living room, the contrast is even more striking.

There, Johnstone opted for a preppy palette of pinks and greens with splashes of cornflower blue to unify furnishings that evoke several modes of stylishness: a Hollywood Regency-style shell-back grotto chair, a Ming-style coffee table, English mahogany side tables and a pair of French bergères, which Johnstone reupholstered—with a nod to famed decorator and chintz fanatic Mario Buatta—in Lee Jofa’s iconic Hollyhock fabric.

It seems no design decision intimidated the couple.

They never hesitated to hang a hallucinatory portrait of Andy Warhol on one of the living room’s demure pink walls, or to wallpaper the dining room with an emeraldgreen chinoiserie pattern and the powder room in blue cheetah print, or to paint the front door—inside and out—a glossy cobalt blue.

Perhaps the reason for their willingness to take risks stems from the careful calibration of the pieces that were chosen. “We really try to make everything work together,” Johnstone says. “You can take those white James Mont chairs from the foyer and pull them into the living room—or the sunporch, or the dining room. I really like when there’s a marriage going on and it all works.”

Speaking of marriages, the interiors’ cheerful pink, blue and green hues also made appearances at the summertime wedding, from the mother-of-the-bride’s vintage Pucci dress to an assortment of plantings selected by landscape architects Frank Mariani and Rob Schwarz.

The new foliage includes broad sweeps of vinca and large Versailles planters overflowing with blooms at the front entrance, and tree peonies, shrub roses and clouds of boxwoods surrounding a bluestone entertaining terrace at the back of the house.

“The wedding and the house really were beautiful together,” Johnstone says. “At the end of the day, my goal is always to create a place to be lived in and enjoyed, so to walk into the home of people I adore and see their daughter getting married there…that was like winning the lottery for me.”

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Designer Shelley Johnstone called upon DiVinci Painters to update the original brick floors of this Lake Forest home’s foyer with a black-and-white checkerboard pattern that mimics the look of marble tile. A pair of Ming-style vintage horseshoe chairs by James Mont flanks an antique table in the style of George III, which Johnstone freshened up with a new marble top.

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With the walls painted Benjamin Moore Orchid Pink, the living room is demure at first glance but displays an array of style juxtapositions: French bergères upholstered in Lee Jofa’s beloved Hollyhock fabric pull up to a Ming-style coffee table that Johnstone had painted a vibrant green, while a psychedelic portrait of Andy Warhol by Pop artist DeVon hangs on the opposite wall.

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On the sunporch, bold contrasts in furniture and fabric emphasize the floor’s graphic palette and the pale blue color of the ceiling. A feminine Lee Jofa fabric softens vintage ebony armchairs while painterly prints in shades of indigo pop on pillows atop custom banquettes.

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Miles Redd’s Brighton Pavilion wallpaper pattern for Schumacher dresses up the dining room, where fine English antiques from the family’s collection are on display. A delicate antique brassand-crystal chandelier from Visual Comfort & Co.’s Joe Nye Regency line adds to the elegance.

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Above: In the home’s kitchen—which opens onto a new two-story family room—builder Todd Altounian installed white cabinetry and countertops, creating a crisp backdrop for vivid magenta counter stools and, overhead, a pair of lanterns that feature vibrant blue frames.

Opposite: A blue-and-white striped wallpaper from Quadrille creates a breezy feeling in a hallway leading to the casual dining area adjacent to the kitchen. There, a mix of seats—vintage rattan armchairs and saber-legged chairs upholstered in deep blue velvet—complements the homeowners’ wood dining table.

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“We love wall-to-wall carpet in master suites because it unites the entire space,” Johnstone says.

Here, a classic trellis-patterned wool carpet in soft blue and ivory sets the tone for furnishing and drapery fabrics—and an abstract painting by artist Susan Bouma—in complementary hues.

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A Hollywood Regency-style shell-back grotto chair, which Johnstone updated with a white lacquer finish and green performance-velvet upholstery from Schumacher, makes a bold statement in the master bathroom. White marble floors and a custom tub surround by Altounian Construction complete the space.

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DESTINATION FOUND TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY AND GLOBAL INFLUENCES FUSE FOR A DISTINCTIVE HAVEN IN NASHVILLE.

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tanding in her vacation home on Florida’s Inlet Beach, surrounded by bright, spirited spaces and fun, bohemian decor, Tina Ehrig realized something: She wasn’t ready to go home. “Then it hit me: We don’t have to go without this beauty,” she says. “Why not just create something equally as special in Nashville; a dream home we could experience every day?”

The light bulb moment ignited when Tina called up fellow Nashvillian and interior designer Hannah Crowell, who had furnished the family’s vacation retreat on the Gulf Coast.

Crowell mirrored her excitement and immediately set the project in motion. “After designing their beach house, I had a strong sense of their preferences and sensibilities,” she notes. Since the family travels frequently, she also knew “they wanted a home that felt storied, worldly and one-of-a-kind.”

Enlisting architect Nick Dryden to design it was the extra magic. Though the architect and interior designer had never partnered on a project before, they’d long admired each other’s work. Both are considered visionaries in their community, creating unexpected spaces that are quietly pushing the envelope of Nashville’s long-standing Southern design standards. “We both use our work to help our clients discover their own voices,” the architect says.

“Often, that’s accomplished by hopscotching between traditional and contemporary influences while also taking a strong narrative approach.”

Tina easily supplied the seeds of her home’s narrative: “I wanted something timeless; a home that felt like it had been around for 100 years. But I also wanted modern with clean lines, elegant with worldly inspiration and lots of warmth.” An avid entertainer, Tina also requested a fluid layout that would allow for an abundance of natural light. Stumbling upon an acre of available land at the end of a quiet street in Belle Meade was the godsend.

“Material integrity and an overall sense of timelessness were paramount for fusing influences in a house uniquely tailored to its owners,” Dryden says of his concept. “Pairing international attributes with clean lines, we were able to render a classical form with contemporary flair.”

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Inside, the floor plan unfolds with intuitive momentum—the entry beguiles, leading effortlessly to the open main level’s library, kitchen, dining and living rooms. The master suite is secluded with a private garden; upstairs, the children’s bedrooms, playroom and Tina’s office are considerately separated. “The floor plan is compact yet expansive in program, allowing for entertaining and intimacy at once,” explains Dryden, who brought on general contractor Walt Brandt to execute an indoor-outdoor experience no matter where you are in the house. With Brandt’s assistance, Dryden utilized balconies and terraces to create outdoor access from every interior space, bringing in plentiful fresh air and flooding the home with natural light.

While the house took shape, Crowell shopped.

“The clients are well-traveled, so finding singular pieces from around the world was key,” she says. Her bounty of wares paid off; a walk through the interior is akin to an international journey. Checkerboard floors inspired by a visit to a Roman church greet at the entry; handbeaded Nigerian chairs lend whimsy in the living room.

Danish modern furniture adds moments of warm, organic minimalism throughout the residence. And a trip to Morocco in the midst of the project produced armloads of colorful, eclectic rugs. “I love walking through the house and seeing pieces I found in deep corners of a medina in Fes or Tangier,” Crowell says. “It fills the space with surprising, authentic moments.”

Then there is the delicate millwork on the kitchen’s pantry doors and a master headboard sculpted into a Mughal-esque silhouette—a means to honor Tina’s Indian heritage. Meanwhile, a fountain outside the kitchen supplies a soothing soundtrack to family meals. “When I give a tour of our house, it takes 45 minutes,” says Tina. “There’s just so much to point out—everything has a purpose.” Adding impact to intrigue is a massive floating wall positioned between the entry and living room, flanked by open slits that permit a constant stream of light.

For the grounds, landscape architect Richie Jones worked to enhance the home’s clean geometry with strategic plantings of native grasses, lavender, rosemary, leggy hornbeams and boxwood hedges. Anchoring this plan are a saltwater pool and pergola—a bit of a nod to the family’s nature-forward surroundings on the coast.

While Jones positioned the pool and terrace to serve as a centerpiece for the entire landscape experience, the master-adjacent pergola was designed by Dryden as a folly of the main residence. Until Jones’ plan for the landscaping matures, Dryden says, “it offers the adults a hiding spot in plain sight.”

Although a Florida vacation home may have formerly been her dream escape, nowadays, “There’s no place I’d rather be with my family,” Tina reveals of the Nashville residence. “It’s modern but classic—warm, inviting and tastefully done.” A refuge, through and through.

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In the entryway of this Nashville residence, RH’s 19th C. Baroque Ravenna mirror sets a tone similar to that of the homeowners’ Gulf Coast escape. Hanging above, a Neverending Glory pendant from Design Within Reach, designed

by Plecháč & Wielgus, illuminates two scores: a Hollywood Regency bench from Florida Regency in West Palm Beach and an 18th-century Swedish trestle table from Judy Frankel Antiques in Troy, Michigan.

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A custom marble coffee table by Nashville Tile + Interiors acts as a visual anchor in the living room.

Vintage armchairs from Atlanta’s Westside Modern offer sleek, organic complements to a Cisco Brothers sectional covered in organic cotton. A Moroccan leather pouf expands the seating options within scale; meanwhile, beaded African armchairs from 1stdibs, upholstered in an embroidered Otomi textile, add an exotic effect.

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Above: Waterfall-edge Calacatta Bettogli marble countertops by Nashville Tile + Interiors frame Stovall Custom Woodworking cabinetry to form the kitchen island. A Newport Brass faucet and water dispenser from Kenny and Company offer hints of metallic glamour. Muuto Nerd counter stools from A+R Store in Los Angeles add functional notes; the Jason Miller Endless fixture is by Roll & Hill.

Opposite: Interior designer Hannah Crowell credits homeowner Tina Ehrig for choosing the kitchen’s Italian-made ILVE range from A-1 Appliance. Above, a vent hood insert from Ferguson is wrapped in drywall to disappear into its environment. Anthropologie’s Danehill dining table, surrounded by Normann Copenhagen Knot chairs from Finnish Design Shop, establishes seating with a view.

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Left: In the library, antique Qashqai rug stools provide a playful pairing to CB2’s Tyler leather console table.

The abstract artwork was a gift from Tina’s father; Crowell found the brass dancing Shiva figurine at a local flea market. Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue bathes the space in rich moodiness, complementing intricate woodwork details by Cox Interior.

Opposite: The dining room’s Crystorama Clover chandelier from Hermitage sets a glow over a Nickey Kehoe farm table, its traditional form contrasted by the modern Michael Thonet-designed Era armchairs from Design Within Reach. Walls painted with Farrow & Ball’s Inchyra Blue complement draperies made with Tulu Textiles’ Alvin Teal fabric.

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Opposite: A vintage rug from Nashville Rug Gallery sets the tone for the master suite. Ro Sham Beaux’s Frankie Malibu chandelier converses with throw pillows made with mud cloth from Gamafro Originals. An oak spindle bench by Ethnicraft grounds the graceful silhouette of John Robshaw’s Bihar bed; Ralph Lauren’s ’67 Boom Arm wall lamp for Circa Lighting lends a glow.

Below: Calacatta Gold marble floors from Stone Source enrich the master bathroom with texture. Here, Crosswater London’s Patinato Grande bathtub offers an indulgent retreat beneath custom mullioned windows by Peres Studios. The space’s fresh aesthetic provided the perfect backdrop for a vintage rug.

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Above: Inspired by the family’s beach house and built by Frame to Finish, the pergola provides a private destination adjacent to the pool terrace. The Millis Patio sofa from AllModern, dressed in Electra Eggleston’s Miami Peacock outdoor fabric, connects to toss pillows in the same textile accenting crisp white Acapulco chairs by Mexa. Arteriors’ Rimini pendant brings warmth to the outdoor escape.

Opposite: The home’s cedar shake roof by Above All Roofing, cream stucco exterior by R.T.B. Construction and custom casement windows by Kolbe Windows & Doors combine to create its original style. Accented with Country Floors’ Metta Silk glass mosaic tiles, a saltwater pool featuring an integrated spa from Madison Swimming Pools became a centerpiece for the landscape experience.

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Suppliers of high-end outdoor furniture at wholesale prices to the public and trade nationwide for over 25 years.

MASELLO AGED TEAK SECTIONAL COLLECTION

OLIV AND

STUDIO SOFA AND RELAXING CHAIR

ADLEY OUTDOOR RELAXING CHAIR

SANTORINI PLANTERS

NAIROBI WING WICKER RELAXING CHAIR

SCOTTIE RELAXING CHAIR AND SOFA

CHAIR

Be inspired by the designs, variety, and quality of outdoor furniture pieces at Teak Warehouse, an established manufacturer of outdoor furniture for 25 years. All pieces are fully assembled and available for nationwide white glove delivery. Manufactured in Italy, France, Belgium, Northern Europe, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Sunbrella® cushions are included with deep seating purchases as shown on our website.

OLIVE DINING CHAIR AND HOBSON DINING TABLE

BRENTWOOD TEAK RELAXING CHAIR

GAZZONI RECLAIMED TEAK DINING ARM CHAIR

SUMARTRA OUTDOOR SIDE TABLE

NAIROBI PURE WICKER RELAXING CHAIR

COAST TEAK DEEP SEATING COLLECTION

SALES@TEAKWAREHOUSE.COM / 800.343.7707 / OPEN DAILY / WWW.TEAKWAREHOUSE.COM

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