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EDITOR’S LETTER

RADAR

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CRAFTSMANSHIP Rinck’s legacy of handcrafted French artistry shines in its latest contemporary collection.

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COLLABORATION Artist Susan Hable shares the story behind her ongoing creative partnership with Hickory Chair.

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ORIGINALITY On the heels of an iconic reissue, Liaigre reflects on the intersection of luxury and singularity.

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HERITAGE At the hand of Design Director Marissa Brown, Stickley’s Arts and Crafts ethos embraces a new generation of buyers.

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COMMENTARY Designers write love notes to their favorite piece of furniture.

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

MARKET

Above: Sliding glass doors bridge the divide between interior and exterior in this bedroom by designer Lindsay Chambers. Page 184 Top, right: Cloud Drippy Planter / bzippyandcompany.com Page 168 Left: Sunrise Armchair by Zanaboni Desig Design / artemest.com Page 136

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MATERIAL Fresh blue-and-white fabrics effortlessly live both indoors and out.

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TREND Four otherworldly landscapes that inspire the way we decorate.

SPOTLIGHT A lush landscape sets the scene for alfresco living.

THE LOOK

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KITCHEN + BATH Take the party outside with kitchen and product designs perfect for outdoor entertaining.

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THE REPORT Nature-centric rooms and details delight throughout the seasons.

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CONTENTS PRODUCED BY LISA BINGHAM DEWART AND OLIVIA LAMBERT

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ONCE UPON A TIME Hand-crafted elements bring warmth and character to a Bend, Oregon, abode nestled near the forest. Written by Jennifer Sergent / Photography by Laure Joliet

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WALK THE LINE Moving west and joining forces with a rock legend spark a fresh creative direction for a Seattle artist. Written by Monique McIntosh / Photography by Amber Fouts

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FRESH START On Orcas Island, vibrant color and pattern add a playful edge to a classic Shinglestyle home. Written by Arianne Nardo / Photography by Aaron Leitz

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BIG SKY SURPRISE The view still rules, but a Montana ski getaway offers a new twist on the cabin vernacular. Written by Abigail Stone / Photography by Peter and Kelley Gibeon

ON THE COVER: Architect Barbara Bestor and designer Frances Merrill wove bespoke details into a contemporary Bend, Oregon, house. In the living room, the same V-groove hemlock appears on the ceiling and wall as on the face of the built-ins. A commissioned Janelle Pietrzak hanging contrasts with the custom Stark carpet. Page 206 048 / luxesource.com

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FURNITURE A Love Story

My first furniture crush was a Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Chan coffee table, which I spied in the home of my great uncle at the tender age of 9. I stood in awe, taking in its patinated bronze, pewter and enamel village scene and octagonal bronze base with blue-enamel inserts. That table certainly kicked off my deep affection for all things decorative... and quite possibly nudged me toward my future career. Philip and Kelvin were father-and-son creative collaborators who fashioned exceptional art pieces that were incorporated into furniture. Their dedication to craft and original design is something to be admired.

This issue of Luxe is our love letter to furniture, and those tenants that we value most— craftsmanship, collaboration, originality and heritage. When you’re next out shopping for furnishings to add to your home, make it something special that’s created with great care and attention—a piece that may even impress a curious 9-year-old.

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Nearly two centuries into business, each Rinck design still begins with a hand drawing, as seen in the walnut and nickel armchair (shown), a star of the new contemporary collection. “At a time of disposable consuming, we need to go back to made-to-last products with meaning,” says Vice President Valentin Goux.

WITH ITS NEW CONTEMPORARY COLLECTION, RINCK CELEBRATES A SINGULAR LEGACY OF HANDICRAFT.

Amidst the bustle of Paris’s 12th arrondissement sits an iconic atelier and within it, a trove of hand drawings dating back 180 years. Spanning styles from Napoleon III to Art Nouveau and Louis XV, Rinck’s design archive is an unwitting history of French furniture. In the age of iCloud storage and CAD renderings, the monumental collection presents an anomaly, but then, so does the company it chronicles.

A true ensemblier décorateur, Rinck is the only French furniture and fabrication company still designing and manufacturing in-house today. Its eponymous watercolors and coated paper sketches are the first indication of an emphasis on touch-of-hand that guides each creation from seed idea through finished product—an ethos echoed in its outposts and reverberated by leadership. Notes Valentin Goux, the second-generation vice president of the family-run firm, “We believe our designers need to be able to draw to understand proportion and scale, and that’s not about to change. Artistic drawings are still of utmost importance.”

With three ateliers—one in Ardennes dedicated to cabinetmaking and one in Drôme for boiserie and millwork, in addition to the Paris design headquarters—Rinck’s specialties run the gamut from marquetry, veneers and gilding, to latticework, ornamental carving and trompe l’oeil. Employed throughout the workshops is a network of master craftspeople, some disciples of classic cabinetmaking schools and others from Les Compagnons, the Medieval-rooted, UNESCOprotected group of artisans who train in the field in towns across France. With design and build talents under the same roof, each piece becomes a dynamic meeting of the minds. “Once we get to prototyping, the designers work with the craftsmen weekly to refine the designs and make them perfect,” shares Goux.

While Rinck’s intimate, tactile approach stands as testament to handcrafted tradition, the company is ever looking forward in both execution and creative vision, evidenced by its sleek new contemporary collection—the first modern ensemble in 50 years. Spurred by an off-the-cuff conversation over a team lunch, a beloved 1930s sycamore table was unearthed from the archives, in turn inspiring a full dining room suite of table, armchairs, side chairs, console and sconces. Edging on modernist in gleaming French walnut and black nickel, a dash of Rinck’s token classicism is still evident in the foliateembossed velvet upholstery. “It’s very 19th century, but in a fresh way,” notes Goux. “These are the kind of pieces you keep for generations.”

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It Takes TWO ARTIST SUSAN HABLE REFLECTS ON HER LONGTIME PARTNERSHIP WITH HICKORY CHAIR. AS TOLD TO MICHELLE BRUNNER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICK HEAGNEY

Ten years ago, our family pulled up stakes, left New York City, and settled in Athens, Georgia.

At the time, the economy was in peril, and we wondered: How are we going to refocus our textile brand, Hable Construction, and deal with the changes? Simultaneously, Hickory Chair was looking for new ways to innovate. The timing was right, so we came onboard to create its first designer fabric collection.

We had been making textiles for a few years, but to grow as a company, we knew we had to expand—and I thought we should try creating a furniture collection. My sister and business partner, Katharine, and I love to see the inner workings of things. That curiosity is at the core of everything we’ve done. I knew furniture would be no different.

I always think of the saying, “ask for what you need,” which is such a good reminder in life. Positive things have come out of transition periods for us. Hickory Chair was nearing its 100th anniversary in business, and wanted to keep pushing forward. (I think that’s the key to its success.) In 2015, we launched our first furniture collection, and with it, I tried to create foundation pieces that we could add to later. I approached it like building a house—after all, if the bones aren’t good, what’s the point?

We’re now on our third collection, and when I look at it, I see a range of influences: Scandinavian, Italian, Shaker and American Primitive, to name a few. The pieces are layered and unpredictable. As I get older, I think about how my home reflects who I am and the places

I’ve been. There are stories in every piece. It’s not just furniture to me.

I wasn’t trained as a textile or furniture designer. My work started because I’m a fine artist.

The only way my sister and I knew how to commercialize my artwork was to turn drawings into patterns and patterns into textiles and then make products. That fine art connection shows in the new hand-painted pieces for Hickory Chair. Whatever custom finish you dream of, the company can do.

Relationships are everything in this business and the partnership with Hickory Chair has been one of equal give and take—you can feel that with the people and see it in the craftsmanship.

If we artists can collaborate with companies that are thoughtful in the same ways we are, it makes it all worthwhile.

Susan Hable photographed in her Athens, Georgia, studio surrounded by new Hickory Chair hand-painted furniture designs, which include the Walmsley Cocktail Table and Chad Side Table.

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If there is one piece that encapsulates Liaigre’s polished yet independent spirit, it is the brand’s sculptural Nagato stool inspired by Constantin Brancusi’s “Endless Column.” The iconic work, originally created by Christian Liaigre in 1986 from a solid piece of oak, was recently reinvented in a limited-edition bronze with a smooth black patina and wood print—a look that is at once brutalist and refined. “We rarely draw from our archives, and privilege fresh creative reflection for each project. Yet this piece combines minimalism and poetry, elegantly entering the domestic sphere,” says Liaigre’s Creative Director Frauke Meyer.

As with the refreshed Nagato stool, independent thinking has been at the core of every piece since the company’s inception in the 1980s—and that’s what defines Liaigre. “My aim is to emphasize our French and Parisian identity, in which everything is well thought out, structured and finished, while still encouraging disruption, surprises and a break from the expected,” says Meyer, who likens the brand’s creative process to that of iconic fashion houses, such as Dries Van Noten, Azzedine Alaïa and Pierre Hardy. “We believe beauty is found through special attention

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“It is important to interpret designs to fit into the context of current times,” says Liaigre Creative Director Frauke Meyer, an approach evident in pieces such as the Orient Suspension lamp (top, left), Touareg bench (center) and recently reissued bronze Nagato stool (bottom, right).

to ergonomics, usability and the touch and feel of materials exuding texture, comfort and luxury.”

Unmoved by imitation designs, Meyer says it is the company’s strict attention to detail and proportion that set it apart. “The creation of each Liaigre design requires skill from expert hands,” says Meyer. “Whether brushed, sandblasted wood or full-grain leather tanned in France, the mastery of the craft is present throughout the production of each piece or architectural element.” A case in point is Liaigre’s lacquered panels and furnishings, where the finish is applied in as many as seven layers to achieve just the right sheen. This notion is also apparent in the brand’s sourcing, which involves employing “tree hunters” to discover the finest wood material from French forests. From inception to finished piece, Meyer attests: “Luxury is affirmed in every detail.”

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For more than a century, Stickley has made high-end hardwood furniture and fine upholstery. Now, with Director of Design Marissa Brown at the creative helm, the company has expanded to include fresh takes on the Mission look, as well as a midcentury-inspired line. Here, Brown describes how the brand’s history and devotion to craft informs her work. How do you honor Stickley’s heritage while moving the needle forward? I try to stay true to the company DNA and the components of a Stickley piece: the square spindles, the use of reverse taper leg details and the exposed joinery. One thing that inspired me was the ability to make furniture out of solid wood construction with techniques that have been used since the Stickley brothers were alive. Moving the brand into the future was about respecting that, while developing forms that felt more current in proportion.

Playing with iconic shapes must have been intimidating at first. It was scary; the pieces are perfect! It’s like trying to alter a Steinway piano. The horizontal and vertical components are so important in Mission-style furniture, but how do you modernize the look? I didn’t want to lose sight of what made them work, but I also wanted to soften them a little. You’ve mentioned that a trip to Hans Wegner’s studio was formative to your career. How does Danish design influence your work?

I love the sculptural aspect of the Danish makers. During that era, woodworkers put so much thought into creating designs that not only looked good, but functioned beautifully. I like integrating those ideas into Stickley—that pieces should float in a room and be enjoyed from 360 degrees. We hear something new is coming for spring…Yes! This April at High Point we’re planning to debut a curated group of eclectic pieces. While designs are still evolving, the idea is to open up an offering of single items that use new materials and are interesting objects in their own right.

On your wish list? The dining table from the Walnut Grove collection. I have three daughters, so I’d love to have pieces that will become family heirlooms.

Marissa Brown in the new Park Slope Accent Chair in the Stickley factory in Manlius, New York. Alongside Brown’s award-winning update is a 1989 reissue of the Spindle Chair, a Mission favorite patented

by Gustav Stickley in 1905.

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Objects of AFFECTION DESIGNERS PEN LOVE NOTES TO THE FURNITURE PIECE THAT CONTINUES TO INSPIRE. PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT

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“My mouth still waters over a 1930s Frits Henningsen high-back, two-seater settee we found for a client.

The bison leather upholstery was original and supple from age.” –CHARLIE HELLSTERN

“I LONG FOR A VINCENZO DE COTIIS COFFEE TABLE. I ADMIRE HIS ABILITY TO MIX MATERIALS SEAMLESSLY, CREATING SOMETHING FRESH AND TIMELESS AT ONCE.” –NATASHA BARADARAN

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“My first ‘real’ piece of furniture was a 1950s boomerang coffee table from JF Chen. I couldn’t afford it at the time, so I arranged multiple payments. It’s still in my sitting room!”

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“I still buy good antique and vintage wingback chairs. There is something about the shape that lends a sense of protection.”

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WHEN PIERRE PAULIN’S ALPHA SOFA WAS FIRST PRODUCED, IT WAS A LOOK TO THE FUTURE. TODAY, IT EVOKES THE SAME EFFECT. PROLIFIC DESIGN IS CURRENCY IN EVERY DECADE.” –JESSIE SCHUSTER

“MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT A 19TH-CENTURY WALNUT BED AT A VINTAGE MARKET IN FRANCE NEARLY 20 YEARS AGO. I LOVE THAT IT’S RESCUED AND REUSED, AND I LOVE THAT IT HAS A FRENCH HISTORY.” –JESSICA HELGERSON

SOFA : COURTESY RALPH PUCCI. CHAIR: COURTESY RICK OWENS. IN - SITU: BRANTLEY PHOTOGRAPHY, COURTESY PETER DUNHAM DESIGN.

“I bought an 18th-century walnut commode in Venice, which has lived with me in Rome, Los Angeles, Texas and Switzerland. If you find something you love with quality craftsmanship, you’ll never tire of it.”

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“MY MOTHER CREATED AN IRON BED WITH A CANOPY OF LEAVES AND CREEPING VINES, WHICH I SLEEP UNDER IN FLORIDA. IT INSPIRED MY OWN JUNGLE VERSION DESIGN FOR THE PLAYA GRANDE BEACH CLUB.” –CELERIE KEMBLE

“I bought a rush and oak chair made for the movie How to Marry a Millionaire, and 15 years later, it’s still a favorite.

It does what great design should do: cover many vibes.”

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“One of my favorite gifts ever was a Rick Owens chair. It’s less a piece of furniture and more a piece of art, which is how I like to display it: against a clean wall.” –KARA MANN “VLADIMIR KAGAN’S SERPENTINE SOFA IS ONE OF THE MOST ELEGANT AND TIMELESS PIECES OF FURNITURE EVER. JUST SITTING ON ONE MAKES YOU FEEL CHIC!” –DENISE MCGAHA

PIERRE JEANNERET’S TEAK AND CANE CHAIR MAKES A SUBTLE STATEMENT. IT’S SIMPLE, STRUCTURAL AND TEXTURAL, AND THE CANING DETAIL MAKES IT TIMELESS.” –REGAN BAKER

“Francis Jourdain’s Cubist chairs are deceptively simple and often copied, but their genius is in the proportion.

They fit the body the way a perfectly cut jacket just fits.”

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“I spotted the vintage tiger velvet sofa (now in my office), and held onto the tear sheet for over a year hoping it wouldn’t sell. When it arrived, it was like a long-lost child and I had been reunited.”

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“GAE AULENTI’S JUMBO MARBLE COFFEE TABLE SEEMS TO IMPROVE ANY ROOM, ATTAINING AN ALCHEMY OF DARING AND TIMELESSNESS.” –BRIGETTE ROMANEK

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WHAT’S COOKING SPACE THEORY

Just imagine if designing a custom kitchen was as simple as a drag-and-drop website. Space Theory, by the founders of Seattle-based Henrybuilt, has a solution that’s as close as one can get. The Georgetown showroom offers clients the ability to create kitchens using internally developed software that even displays real-time pricing. How it works: Space Theory provides a link to their Design Engine, where users produce drawing sets, make payments, and book an engineering review or delivery week. Kitchens are then manufactured at Henrybuilt with components delivered preassembled and ready for installation on a specified date. spacetheory.com

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STAYING POWER COHO OCEANFRONT LODGE + THE SOUND HOTEL SEATTLE BELLTOWN

When an interior designer opens a retail shop, she doesn’t just offer curated goods but also a glimpse into what drives and delights her. Guesthouse founder Kate Sehulster launched her firm in Seattle in 2009 and was joined by designer Kaitlin McCague in 2014. Five years later they moved its headquarters to South Lake Union (2128 Westlake Ave.), combining workshop and retail space. The shop itself is a launchpad for discovery, whether it be vintage furniture reimagined with a Kelly Wearstler fabric or a playful wallpaper perfect for reviving a drab accent wall. The rotating display of finds inspires clients, shoppers on the hunt for that perfect piece—and, of course, the Guesthouse team themselves. guesthouseseattle.com

Rarely does a beachside hotel conjure images of an ultra-hip midcentury modern space, but that’s exactly what Christina Tello of Tello Interiors delivered when Portland’s VIP Hospitality Group enlisted her to give Coho Oceanfront Lodge (top) in Lincoln City, Oregon (1635 NW Harbor Ave.), a refresh unlike any in its 30-plus-year history. A typical beach palette was updated through the use of white natural wood and a gradient of grays while an Eames-inspired surfboard table playfully blends the contrasting styles. If walking into The Sound Hotel (bottom) in Seattle (2120 Fourth Ave.) feels more like entering an art exhibit than a hotel lobby, then Hirsch Bedner Associates has done its job. The latest boutique property from Hilton Tapestry Collection weaves a gallery-like experience into the first 10 floors of the 43-story Arrivé tower. “The streets of Belltown exemplify the idea that the neighborhood itself is on display as a harbor-front urban gallery,” says HBA’s Ashley Bright. “It is this essence of creativity that we wanted to present to guests from the moment they arrive.”

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staying power photos: coho oceanfront lodge photo, christopher dibble; the sound hotel photo, will pryce. what’s cooking photo: daniel bernauer. talking shop photo: courtesy guesthouse seattle.

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DATE BOOK Seattle-based Heidi Caillier wants her clients’ homes to be just as comfortable as they are curated. As an early riser who starts her day at her kitchen table sipping coffee and answering emails before a bustling day of errands and meetings, Caillier knows the importance of a home that is at once highly functional and a place families are eager to return to at the end of the day. Here, she invites Luxe along on a workday outside the office of her firm, Heidi Caillier Design. heidicaillierdesign.com 10 a.m. Stop for a quick coffee at Vif Wine & Coffee (bottom, right) before meeting with a client to discuss their home project.

1 p.m. Stop at my upholsterer, AW Hoss & Son, to review fabrics for custom pieces we have in the works and pick up a cushion to drop off to a local client later in the week.

2 p.m. Head to Chown Hardware to look at plumbing fixtures and hardware for a new project.

I also snap a few images for clients to preview.

3 p.m. Visit Seattle Design Center to pull fabrics for a job we are working on furnishings for. My

go-tos are Trammell-Gagne (bottom, left), The Dixon Group and Jennifer West.

4 p.m. While in the area, I pop into Housewright (right) for inspiration from their curated collection.

4:30 p.m. Drop by our job site in Magnolia to check on cabinetry installation and review hardware placement with the installer.

5 p.m. It’s back to the office to answer emails, review plans made by my team and make a quick to-do list for the next day.

6 p.m. Head home for dinner with the family.

portrait : dorothee brand; housewright photo: courtesy housewright gallery ; vif coffee photo: jordan carlson; trammell- gagne photo: courtesy trammell- gagne.

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TOAST of the TOWN WHETHER YOU’RE INTO WINE OR COCKTAILS, HERE ARE THREE BARS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST WHERE YOU’LL WANT TO RAISE A GLASS.

⊳ MATTHEWS WINERY

The redesigned tasting room at Matthews Winery (16116 140th Place NE, Woodinville) stands out among more than 130 Woodinville wineries with an effervescence that exudes from its white walls and open floor plan. Designers Cassandra LaValle and Sara Cox, alongside Bryan Otis of Matthews Winery, aimed for natural light, bright colors and a strong connection between indoors and out. “We wanted our guests to experience the merger of a winery and a farm, with a modern, airy elegance that redirects their focus from dark walls to the things that matter: our wines, our farmfresh food and—most of all—the people they bring with them to share the experience with,” Otis says. matthewswinery.com

FLYING HIGH ALASKA AIRLINES VIP LOUNGE

Any upgrade that makes air travel less chaotic is to be celebrated, but the new Alaska Airlines VIP lounge at Seattle-Tacoma Airport boasts more than just a comfortable chair to sink into. Designer Charlie Hellstern, who partnered with Graham Baba Architects, tells Luxe why the project is so special. alaskaair.com What makes this lounge stand out? With views of the Olympic Mountains, it embraces the area’s natural surroundings while offering guests comfort and relaxation, removed from the rest of the terminal. Complete with a working fireplace, we designed the new lounge to provide a warm, welcoming space for guests to relax, work, refuel and connect at the airport.

How did your background in residential design influence your approach? After 20 years in the business, I have the sensibility to bring residential comforts of home to a highly trafficked commercial area. We envisioned multiple intimate and welcoming moments in this 15,000-square-foot lounge for guests to enjoy while waiting for their flights.

Any particularly PNW-inspired features? The use of wood furniture and flooring is an important Pacific Northwest feature here. End-grain oak flooring in the bar and plain sawn lumber in furniture was selected for its durability and, with use over time, will add luster.

flying high photo: andrew pogue. toast of the town photos: bar diane photo, dina avila; matthews winery photo, courtesy matthews winery; voysey photo, christopher dibble.

BAR DIANE ⊲

Bar Diane (2112 NW Irving St., Suite 105, Portland) would make a convert out of any wine novice, but not just because of the menu. Prior to its opening last September, owner Sami Gaston teamed up with Harka Architects to balance the new build’s industrial features with natural wood and stone accents.

Gaston, also an illustrator, then painted two-tone pink murals on interior walls—the pattern mimics wine glasses—which already dominate guests’ Instagram posts. bardiane.com

VOYSEY ⊲

Voysey (710 SE Sixth Ave., Portland), the Art Deco-meets-’80s-glitz speakeasy, is named after architect C.F.A. Voysey, who inspired the historic building’s original design. Pass through a faceted metalbeaded curtain and when you reach a burgundy tunnel surrounded by curiosities, lush velvet seating and a sparkling display of glassware, you’ve arrived. Elk Collective design lead Kelly Ogden-Gregg explains, “Voysey is a postmodern take on a speakeasy from a feminine perspective. We drew inspiration from 1920s film noir, Deco and Art Nouveau detailing with modernist process and culture, and created a language of color, pattern and textures fused.”

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ROCK AROUND In celebration of Brown Jordan’s 75th anniversary, the company has reimagined one of its iconic collections designed by visionary Walter Lamb some 70 years after its initial release. The contemporary Aluminum Collection includes the refined Rocking Chair, shown here in marine rope with an aluminum base. brownjordan.com

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TROPICAL PUNCH A recent addition to the Dedon furniture collection designed by American talent Stephen Burks, the Dala Planters offer a lightweight, laid-back and portable vessel for flora. Each piece features an aluminum frame and is handwoven with an ecological polyethylene fiber available in two colorways including grass, shown. dedon.us

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WHITE OUT Make a statement with the new Mila Mirror by Californiabased company Made Goods.

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DOUBLE TROUBLE The chic Caribe vis-Ă -vis by German designer Sebastian Herkner for Ames is made on the Caribbean coast of Colombia using momposino, a traditional knotting technique common in the region. For the double chair, different colored recycled plastic strands are manually woven around the steel tube frame for a vibrant, whimsical effect. stillfried.com

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SWING TIME Inspired by the 1970s and infused with retro design notes, Tidelli’s latest collection includes the Hammock, shown in emerald and offered in dozens of additional colors.

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SWIM SEASON A picturesque pool house becomes a family’s destination for year-round entertaining. Architect Louise Brooks of Brooks & Falotico walks us through the project. brooksandfalotico.com How did you decide on the location of the pool house? The pool already existed, and the area looks out to beautiful rolling hills, so we were set from the beginning on where we were going to construct the pool house. Even though it’s only a two-minute walk from the main house, it very much feels like a destination for the clients, a family with four children. They feel like they’re on vacation when they go over there.

What was on the clients’ wish list? The homeowners really wanted a full working kitchen here, meaning a refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave and sink since they use it often throughout the year for everything from Super Bowl celebrations to sleepover parties.

Since it’s meant for entertaining, I wanted to keep the kitchen design straightforward with as little maintenance and upkeep as possible.

We actually started with the creamy man-made countertops that can weather any storm or family gathering, and the rest of the scheme stayed in a similar neutral palette.

We love the bright and airy ambience.

The demand for indoor/outdoor spaces continues to grow and, in this case, I went with retractable doors and big windows that stay open during the warmer months for a light and fresh effect. I also chose materials that are very durable and aren’t precious.

We kept finishes to a minimum and the entire kitchen is soft, open and very welcoming; it’s all about bringing the outside in here.

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For the kitchen, Brooks went with a Rohl farmhouse sink and faucet along with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Miele dishwasher. Liliane Hart Interiors designed the decor and furnishings for the pool house.

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For a spectacular patio kitchen in the Hamptons, Edmund Hollander, president of Hollander Design Landscape Architects, started with functionality. “Think about where you want your dining table to be in relation to other living areas and then look at aesthetics and what you want to see when you’re in the space,” he explains. Tucking the dining setting on the side of the house protects it from seaside winds and also takes advantage of beautiful views across a salt pond. hollanderdesign.com

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St. Charles New York, the maker of luxury kitchens, has launched its first-ever kitchen collection consisting of three curated series that incorporate a distinct variety of finishes, woods, hardware and paint colors. Creative Director Karen Williams notes that “as kitchens have evolved from back of house to the most significant rooms of the home, the choices have become endless and overwhelming,” but the ultimate goal of this new program is to demystify the kitchen design process for the client. Shown is STC No. 1, which draws on the brand’s rich 85-year-old design history while simultaneously ushering in a more minimal, sleek style. stcharlesnewyork.com

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The kitchen and bar on this Del Mar property serves as ground zero for the casual indoor/outdoor lifestyle that epitomizes Southern California. Duan Tran, partner at KAA Design, understood that entertaining here was a priority for his clients so he decided to embrace the grill rather than hide it. “We designed the area to support the social aspects of grilling and hanging with friends, so it became a focal feature within the space,” Tran reveals. Interior designer Mark Williams, who collaborated on the project, customized the hanging lanterns and barstools. kaadesigngroup.com

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“We wanted this to look like a buffet yet function like a kitchen,� says designer Scott Sanders, of paneling the appliances to make them disappear in this Palm Beach oasis. The hood above the grill was covered in a striking custom woodwork design, which lends to the overall elevated feel. Sanders maintained the same colors, materials and finishes throughout the loggia for a sophisticated scheme. scottsandersllc.com

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In this Beverly Hills, California, home, by McClean Design and Craig R. Williams Construction, designer Lindsay Chambers crafted a serene, earth-toned master bedroom to play off the European oak floors and ceiling wainscot. Bridging the divide between the interior and exterior are three walls of bronze-plated, stackable sliding glass doors from All Metal Window Corp. Notes Chambers of the full effect, “The bedroom is meant to feel like its own spa retreat.�

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DIVE INTO NATURE FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME. WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT

THE GREAT INDOORS With each spring comes the desire to reconnect with the natural world. But rather than restrict the approach to the shifting seasons, we’re taking a year-round perspective to living with the outdoors.

After all, ecotherapy is known to have restorative benefits, so why silo its riches?

Here, we uncover a panoply of evergreen inspiration, from immersive architectural details and honest materials to magical spaces that blur the lines between indoor and out—like this bedroom by designer Lindsay Chambers, which seemingly floats like a lily pad above a saline pool.

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For a Seattle couple who requested that their home feel like a virtual walk in the woods, DeForest Architects imagined a glass-and-blackened-steel structure cantilevering over the forest floor, canopied from all sides by evergreen trees and boasting postcard views of the Puget Sound. Recalls designer Andy Beers of Ore Studios, who later guided the “treehouse” through interior finishes and furnishings, “What was astonishing about construction was that when drywall went up, it changed the character of the house very little: It continued to feel like you were outside. And even though you’re floating and surrounded on all sides by glass, there’s a real sense of coziness and privacy.” deforestarchitects.com; orestudios.com

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EASY BREEZY INTO THE WOODS: HARIS KENJAR PHOTOGRAPHY. EASY BREEZY: SAMUEL FROST. CLEAR VISION: COURTESY PETRA PALUMBO.

When tasked with outfitting a mintcondition screened-in porch in New England, the husband-and-wife design team of Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller adopted a less is more approach to celebrate the simplicity of its comforts—namely, shade, breeze and verdant views. Where the custom Groundwork table from Mecox Gardens offers a literal interpretation of bringing the outdoors in with its whitewashed tree trunk base, a zinc top and complementary DWR resin dining chairs keep the scheme both contemporary and stalwart. Of the considered mix, Carrier shares, “We wanted to pay homage to the home’s original Victorian architecture, while also addressing the owner’s desire for a more modern look and family-friendly materials.” carrierandcompany.com

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CLEAR VISION “You can’t escape the weather when you live in the Scottish Highlands,” says Petra Palumbo. “It’s in your face, all-consuming, ever-changing, extreme and unbelievably beautiful.” This reverence for Mother Nature is evident in the U.K.-based homeware designer’s collections both in motifs and mission. Take, for example, signature pieces like the crystal orange jug and tumbler (shown), which are made to order, hand-painted in natural inks and shipped in recycled packaging. “We take a holistic approach to sustainability,” says Palumbo. “We are certainly not perfect and have many areas we need to refine, but it’s a start.” petrapalumbo.com

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COASTAL CHARM Libations look best in a bar cart, and indoor-outdoor spaces are no exception to the rule. Consider the weatherworthy drinks trolley from the new Arc

by Winch Design for Summit Furniture collection. Combining Winch’s roots in yacht design and Summit’s dedication to the finest sustainable teak, the debut collaboration offers an elegant take on seaside style, evidenced in its sleek finishes and rounded edges, and echoed in its name—Arc—a nod to maritime shapes like the lines of latitude and longitude, the curve of the horizon and the silhouette of a full sail. summitfurniture.com; winchdesign.com

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While a rarity stateside, solariums are a cultural mainstay in Europe. Inspired by spaces enjoyed during frequent travels throughout Switzerland and Germany, a couple asked their longtime designer, Christina Roughan, to devise a glass addition off the back of their home in Greenwich, Connecticut. A collaboration between Roughan Interiors, Argus Development and Jones Byrne Margeotes Partners, the immersive enclosure features three walls of bi-fold doors with remotecontrol screens, and an open-concept furniture scheme fit for lounging, dining and entertaining in every season. “Last Fourth of July, it hosted guests for fireworks and during the winter solstice, the family will watch old movies and stargaze,” says the designer, adding, “It’s quite impressive to watch TV while lounging upon a heated floor and enjoying snow falling all around you.” roughaninteriors.com; argusdevelopmentllc.com; jbmparch.com

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On a hillside cradling Tennessee’s Pickwick Lake, Asheville, North Carolina-based firm Carlton Edwards fashioned a winter garden room for enjoying the dramatic vista. Drawing inspiration from great American lake lodges built in the 1930s and ’40s, textured fieldstone masonry and turned timber columns were employed to lend a nostalgic feel. But where the architectural envelope channels woodsy encampments of yesteryear, modern comforts abound in details like ceiling heaters, a steel-clad fireplace, and lowslung, slipcovered furnishings, which mingle with insouciance amongst indoor plantings. Notes firm Design Director Jeff Edwards, “It’s a nod to the past, but a rustic, modern interpretation. We wanted the room to feel warm and inviting—like an old friend.” carlton-edwards.com

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The long VIEW Scandinavia has long been recognized as a leader in sustainability—a concept embraced as a lifestyle rather than a catchphrase. So, who better to turn to for a lesson in green living than the fourth-generation owner of Dinesen, Denmark’s 120-year-old premier wood flooring company?

“The core of our business is the excellent raw wood, and that commits us to constantly making an effort to use the material in the best possible way,” says owner Thomas Dinesen. “We are fully aware of the effort that precedes the tree before it reaches our hands.” dinesen.com

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⊳ FOREST THROUGH THE TREES In an era of speed and convenience, Dinesen takes a refreshingly measured approach. “The logs we get are typically between 80 and 200 years old,” says owner Thomas Dinesen, adding that it requires generations of foresters in France and in Germany’s Black Forest (shown) to nourish trees for the resulting floor boards and wall paneling. Plus, he adds, “You only cut trees when it is beneficial for the land.” Case in point: a German supplier whose forest has been in the family since the year 1600. “This is only possible if you think ahead of your time,” says Dinesen. “Gather what you need from nature but leave something for future generations.”

AGE OF REASON ⊲ Rather than reject imperfections, Dinesen embraces the natural blemishes resulting from a tree’s 150-year-old life span, as seen here in the expressive Heart Oak panel. “The outcome is unfathomably beautiful planks that both aesthetically, and in strength, last for many generations,” says Dinesen. That same philosophy applies once installed. “Our planks become more beautiful when used. Sliding your hand over a worn plank or railing and noticing the grains of the wood and the growth rings creates a special feeling of well-being—a bit like a face full of wrinkles and creases reflecting a life well lived.”

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▲ HYGGE LIFE Call it what you want, but creating a calm, cozy and stress-free home environment tops many a design wish list, and Dinesen wholeheartedly subscribes to this notion. “For us, creating well-being is very important. The more uneasy your daily life becomes, the more you will need a place that creates peace and balance,” says the owner. “That is what our wood can do.” An oak plank arranged in a herringbone pattern, such as the one shown above, can evoke that elusive sense of serenity.

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OUTLOOK Rattan edges on avant-garde in Soane Britain’s new collection with fashion designer Duro Olowu. With two weaves and 11 fresh colorways, the pattern-happy collaboration references such exterior motifs as Arts and Crafts topiary and Georgian wrought-iron façades. Here, the Hurlingham sofa, striking in black rattan and emerald upholstery, demands a spot of honor in a sun room or conservatory.

On the subtle stylistic departure, Soane's founder Lulu Lytle notes, “We’re excited to be pushing in this bolder, more graphic direction.” As are we. soane.com

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FRESH OUTLOOK: COURTESY SOANE BRITAIN. THE GREAT DIVIDE: IN-SITU, TREVOR MEIN, COURTESY SCOTT MITCHELL STUDIO; HEADSHOT, STEVEN SHAW.

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THE GREAT DIVIDE

Light and shadow. Concrete and glass. Often, the most impactful indoor-outdoor designs come down to simple dualities—a hallmark of architect Scott Mitchell’s projects. In celebration of his work’s first volume (Scott Mitchell Houses, Rizzoli), we asked the California architect to speak to his distinct approach to connecting the natural and built environments. scottmitchellstudio.com Best way to incorporate nature: With deep overhangs and a continuity of material planes that blur the boundary between interior and exterior spaces.

Design should be experienced... As a narrative. As with film or music, the journey begins with the arrival sequence.

From there, there is less a concern for a formality gradient as for a flowing connectivity of spaces. Dream project: A public aquarium. Up next: A boutique hotel on Phillip Island, Australia, and a modern farm outside Toronto.

Every home needs: The psychology of shelter. A house should be a safe and comfortable harbor from the world.

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I thought of it like a village. I wanted to make it feel like a little compound.”

Though the house is relatively small, Bestor separated it into three distinct masses—the main living area and master suite; a wing for a child’s bedroom and covered porch; and the garage—to create that imagined compound. Then she clad the structures in black slate that runs from the roof down the sides and complemented it with cedar siding.

“I wanted it to look unified,” she says. “It gets very snowy here, so I wanted something that would look really beautiful against that.” Inside, the architect paneled the walls and pitched ceilings in golden hemlock. The stylistic effect, she says, is ambiguous: “Is it old? Is it new?” In the end, she sums up, “It had to be cozy.” It’s a feeling the Farvers craved, says Meaghan. They wanted the interior to be open and multifunctional rather than break off into separate rooms for specific activities. “Our lives take us out of our house a lot, so when we’re home it’s great to be all together.”

The Farvers enlisted designer Frances Merrill, who dressed the interiors in whimsical color and incorporated an eclectic mix of vintage and craft-made furnishings and decor—the latter a priority for the owners. “My husband is a maker,” Meaghan says, referring to his work creating custom carbon-fiber road bikes. “It was important to us to support other makers.” Meaghan also asked the designer

“THE WHOLE DESIGN CONCEPT IS ABOUT HOW YOU PUT A COZY HOUSE IN AMONGST THE TREES.” –BARBARA BESTOR

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to incorporate rugs, vases and a silver tray she inherited from her grandparents back east into the design. “We try to work in things that mean something,” notes Merrill. Her overall approach meshed with Bestor’s “cozy” mission. “It’s modern architecture, and it’s new construction, but it’s very warm, and that’s what we leaned into,” the designer says.

“We wanted to avoid having everything too straight and clean.” That’s why she placed a classic, linen upholstered roll-arm sofa in the living area with quilt-covered, built-in daybeds and juxtaposed a warm, chunky custom weaving against the board-form concrete fireplace.

Handmade features abound, both architecturally and decoratively. General contractor Paul R. Spezza, of Spezza Construction, and his team handled the extensive finish carpentry, and Bestor designed integrated shelving, benches and cabinetry constructed of Douglas fir, hemlock and walnut. Merrill chose a handmade master bed by Oakland furniture maker Jacob May and Shaker-style kitchen stools made in Maine. Perhaps the most prominent crafted design, however, is the light installation by Los Angeles ceramicist Heather Levine that hangs over the dining table, a fixture the Farvers commissioned directly from the artist. Merrill then positioned the family’s heirloom Persian rug underneath and played off the lights’ organic lines with curvaceous yet simple Italian dining chairs around the couple’s own table.

The outdoors are ever-present in the design as well, ushered inside via huge windows, skylights and floorto-ceiling sliders. “Architecturally, the goal was to have a really nice open feeling and as much glass as possible,” Bestor says. The master bedroom opens completely to a private deck from the corner with no visible support for the roofline, making the room feel like a luxurious tent. “It’s our favorite part of the house,” Ben says. “We look out and don’t see anything but the land. It’s pretty spectacular.”

In fact, landscape designer Chris Hart-Henderson left much of the property to Mother Nature, choosing native plants that soften the edges of the home and provide context to the walkways, terraces and entry path. “It’s a landscape that lives lightly on the space and doesn’t require much maintenance,” she says, adding that she took advantage of the required fire-buffer zone between the house and the trees to create places where the kids could play as well as areas where the parents could relax. “The outside does its job and beckons them,” she says. And even when the weather’s harsh, the home’s many windows and strategically located built-in seating allow the Farvers to enjoy the surrounding terrain, which they share with bobcats, elk and deer. “We’re so fortunate to live in such a beautiful space,” Ben says. “It made me realize how valuable good design is and what it does for your mental health and your quality of life.”

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Located near national forest land, this Bend home is clad in a mix of tongue-and-groove clear cedar siding and tight knot cedar stained a navy hue. Architect Barbara Bestor included brise-soleil overhangs fabricated

by Ponderosa Forge to shade the structure from the sun. The slate shingle roofing is from River Roofing.

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Bestor collaborated closely with ceramicist Heather Levine to design the lighting above the dining area’s table. The surrounding chairs are

by Dale Italia through Artemest. In the adjacent living area, the Bernt Petersen lounge chair from 1stdibs is covered in a Rose Tarlow Melrose House stripe. The carpet is by Stark.

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Designer Frances Merrill chose the William Morris wallpaper in the den to play off the clients’ own Persian rug. A Noguchi fixture shines down on the Michael Felix sofa. The Douglas fir window is part of Pella’s Architect Series. Dansky Cabinetry crafted the built-ins.

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In the entry, Merrill conjured up an eye-catching vignette. Above the console skirted by Gert Voorjans for Jim Thompson Fabric is a piece by Servomuto—a backlit photograph of a summer scene in Pantelleria, Italy, by photographer Giovanna Silva. On the floor is hexagonal ClÊ tile.

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Carpet by Monte Carlo grounds the master bedroom and cushions the Duchateau flooring beneath. A Michelle Pereira Studio velvet covers the armchair. Artwork by Annelie Vandendael hangs above the custom cane cabinet flanked by vintage wool pendants found on 1stdibs.

Merrill topped the Jacob May bed with a Melin Tregwynt wool blanket.

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The master bedroom opens to a private deck.

Landscape designer Chris Hart-Henderson selected native ornamental grasses and small shrubs, Aspen trees and ground cover to provide a seamless transition to the property’s wild surroundings.

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Outdoor chairs by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii add a punch of color to the terrace outside the dining area. The home’s expansive aluminum-framed sliding doors are by Fleetwood Windows & Doors.

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Artist Kate Neckel (opposite) sits in her studio. Since moving to Seattle and embarking on a creative partnership with Mike McCready, her work has taken a turn for the abstract (right) rather than figural (center, left; bottom).

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eattle-based artist Kate Neckel has never been one to color inside the lines. Never is that more evident than when she’s covered in paint and rocking onstage with Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, her partner in the creative collaboration dubbed Infinite Color and Sound.

During their performances, Neckel does double duty, singing original songs and some covers while painting live on canvases, objects and even bodies—often all at once. “Music moves me deeply. I’ve always been inspired by music and musicians, but I didn’t see it as a medium for my own expression until this collaboration with Mike,” she shares.

Launched in 2018, this project marks the latest creative chapter for the artist, who is known for her energetic line paintings and drawings. Since moving from New York (her home for 16 years) to Seattle nearly four years ago, Neckel’s work has evolved. In addition to inspiring her to compose music—she keeps a guitar handy in her studio for impromptu song-writing sessions—the change of scenery has worked its way into the gestures and hues of her work. In New York, much of Neckel’s oeuvre was in Pigma Micron pens and acrylic paint markers and seemed to evoke the city’s kinetic energy; after she moved west, the pace and serene views of nature “slowed me down,” she notes. “The lushness of Seattle definitely stirred something in me that called for paint and canvas.” And her lines became more abstract.

“I paint what I feel inside of me,” she says.

Composing and performing with McCready has added a new rhythmic dimension to her latest pieces. Onstage, responding to their music and the energy of the crowd, says Neckel, “The paintings I make with Mike are very loose and wild, splashing paint all around.” Back in the studio, her process is similar in that she works from feeling and doesn’t sketch out a plan ahead of time. “But when it’s just me,” she explains, “the energy goes right to the canvas and not to Mike or Polaroids or the crowd—it’s more focused.”

Working with this new, emerging style, “I’m refining my language and homing in on precisely what I want to say,” says Neckel. “They’ve become visuals of what it feels like to open my mouth and let the sounds out and of how it feels to push my pick along the strings of the songs that I write. I feel like I’ve been cracked open.”

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TRADING CALIFORNIA FOR ORCAS ISLAND YIELDS A COLORFUL AND SPIRITED ABODE. WRITTEN BY ARIANNE NARDO / PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON LEITZ

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INTERIOR DESIGN / JULIE MASSUCCO KLEINER, MASSUCCO WARNER

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ost designers meet their clients for the first time in an office, a house, maybe a coffee shop. To meet one set of hers on Orcas Island, Julie Massucco Kleiner descended a rope ladder from a seaplane and looked for the owners of a vintage red Jeep station wagon, who were waving at her. She had flown from Seattle with an open mind and an enormous bag for her design presentation—carpets and fabric samples that all had to be weighed before boarding. It was an unconventional start, but, says Kleiner, “I had a good feeling, and I’ve learned to trust my gut over the years.” Eventually, a collaboration that began with an email produced a lively dwelling that brought color and spunk to this idyllic part of the Pacific Northwest.

Kleiner’s clients were up for the adventure. Originally from California, the couple had visited Orcas Island and fell for its lush surroundings, artistic community and laid-back lifestyle. Licensed recreational pilots, the pair easily saw themselves there and decided—rather spontaneously—to make the change. They purchased a property, selling their contemporary California residence and everything in it. “I think they had two chairs and a dog bed in their plane when they moved,” says Kleiner.

When Kleiner visited the couple’s new digs—stately and gray-shingled with a classic layout—it made quite the first impression. “It’s very gracious, and your breath is taken away because, as you open a large front door, you see straight through to the water,” she says. Her firm is known for creating interiors that don’t shy away from color despite the region’s more subdued palette, and the clients were a perfect fit: They were interested in something new following their modernist central California dwelling and a place in Montecito that had been styled in blue and white. “I think we touched on

“I THINK WE TOUCHED ON EVERY PART OF THE RAINBOW.” –JULIE MASSUCCO KLEINER

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every part of the rainbow,” the designer says of the palette—starting with the dining room.

With a sight line to the water, the home’s natural appeal was obvious, but the wife also wanted to draw attention to areas inside. “She said, ‘Make me turn right,’ ” the designer remembers, referencing the dining room in the hall off the entry. The design scheme had to attract the eye beyond the views. To create that appeal, Kleiner used zingy orange chairs and a butter-yellow backdrop before leading up to the main attraction: a funky upside-down palm tree chandelier that kicked up the tropical factor.

It was a gutsy move that paved the way for other dynamic turns with pattern and hue: a detailed green headboard in the guest room, lighting with colorful accents, a master bedroom awash in purple. But Kleiner saved some of the boldest colors for the exterior. “The water can be blue and sparkly, but it can also be gray, so we used a vivid, almost fluorescent orange and pink that truly pop off the shingled façade,” she says of the furnishings near the greenhouse.

“Navy and white would have been a sensible choice, but that’s what you would expect.”

In a few instances, Kleiner did dial back the intensity, most notably in the living room. “The colors are a little more restrained because the view is so much a part of your experience when you walk in,” says the designer.

There, while she opted for a mix of blues—from sky for the draperies to navy for an ottoman—the rest of the furnishings lean more neutral, like warm wood tables, a gray carpet with a subtle pattern, and the stars of the show: a pair of custom sofas in gray wool placed back to back. “I’ve always, always wanted to do a double layout,” says the designer, “and finally my dream came true.”

For a coastal house—one that would be used and loved—Kleiner selected fabrics, be they bold and bright or neutral and understated, that were guest- and dog-friendly.

“We used a lot of linen because they’re on the water, and it breathes well and holds up,” she notes. She also chose a lightweight wool for its “cozy factor” as well as its durability.

And, it nearly goes without saying, there are lots of indooroutdoor fabrics, so no one has to worry about damp clothes after coming inside from the lawn or off a boat.

The designer’s deft touch ensured the house would be the perfect spot for a new chapter in her clients’ lives, and the project’s completion was timed to coincide with a big Memorial Day party they hosted. It was the ideal way to celebrate a fresh start. “They trusted us with a new community, new habits and daily patterns—it was very exciting,” says Kleiner. “We wanted to give them a home they were going to love.”

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“I knew they were going to be fun clients,� designer Julie Massucco Kleiner says, after the owners of an Orcas Island home agreed to a Niermann Weeks chandelier for the dining room. Kleiner also selected a Gregorius Pineo dining table and chairs from Kelly Forslund and dressed the latter in an orange Edelman leather. The carpet is by Stark; the draperies are a Quadrille blend.

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The kitchen’s adjacent breakfast nook favors simplicity with a table by Ted Boerner from Terris Draheim and leather Holly Hunt side chairs from Jennifer West. Custom shades in Caroline Cecil Textiles’ Loop fabric add just a dollop of pattern and keep the eye firmly on the water view.

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“When our clients bought the home, the kitchen was in good shape.

We added some statement lighting and minimalist seating,� says Kleiner, pointing to pendants by The Urban Electric Company above the white marble island and understated stools from Mattaliano.

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To honor their new community, the clients wanted to bring some local history into their residence, so the family room includes black-and-white photos of the island from Peter C Fisher Gallery. A Stark carpet makes a handsome base for the Vanguard Furniture ottoman, Gabby lounge chairs in Euchtman by Schumacher and a Room & Board sofa. Above is a pendant from Made Goods.

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Kleiner kept the rich wood paneling in the office but personalized it with a quartet of Jessica Ambats photographs of the clients’ plane in midair. An Altura desk and an A. Rudin chair from Trammell-Gagne in Keleen leather from Erik Waldorf make for a chic work spot. The overhead fixture is by Made Goods.

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Twin beds in the guest room can be pushed together or pulled apart depending on the visitors.

Kleiner went all-in on color with a headboard in a Seemakrish print.

She offset the bold presence with whitewashed Bernhardt night tables. A Lee Industries lounge chair in a Holland & Sherry wool is an inviting place to relax.

“THEY TRUSTED US WITH A NEW COMMUNITY, NEW HABITS AND DAILY PATTERNS—IT WAS VERY EXCITING.” –JULIE MASSUCCO KLEINER

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Appreciating the lush Pacific Northwest landscape, the couple spends a lot of time outdoors.

Kleiner played with some not-found-in-nature colors for the dining area near the greenhouse, choosing a McKinnon and Harris table and chairs with cushions in a cheerful hue.

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The bright palette chosen for the outdoor furnishings is especially pleasing when juxtaposed with the weathered gray of the Shingle-style house. Along the expansive back porch, Kleiner placed McKinnon and Harris club chairs and Dedon sofas, all with bright upholstery.

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IN MONTANA, A CONTEMPORARY HOME REINVENTS THE CABIN VERNACULAR BUT KEEPS THE FOCUS ON THE VIEW. WRITTEN BY ABIGAIL STONE / PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETER AND KELLEY GIBEON

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ARCHITECTURE / LARRY PEARSON, PEARSON DESIGN GROUP INTERIOR DESIGN / LISA KANNING, LKID HOME BUILDER / TODD THESING, HIGHLINE PARTNERS

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t was mountains, mountains, mountains,” the owner of a Big Sky home says of the first time she laid eyes on the view from the lot where her and her husband’s vacation getaway would eventually stand. The homeowners didn’t plan on building, but the special parcel, which looks to Lone Mountain, Cedar Mountain and Pioneer Mountain, immediately won them over.

In short order, they hired architect Larry Pearson, who had previously created a “little gem of a house” for a friend.

Picturing a smallish, modern dwelling (the wife is an avowed modernist), the couple was surprised when he proposed a larger structure. Recalls Pearson, “They said, ‘Well, this isn’t what we were originally thinking about, but we like it. In fact, we love it!’ ” From the front elevation, the residence appears modest. “It’s one story and very understated,” says general contractor Todd Thesing, who translated Pearson’s concept into a reality. “It unfolds as you experience the house and start moving through it.” Set deftly into the side of the mountain, the full scope of the 9,000-square-foot structure only becomes entirely visible from the back elevation.

“When the client has the confidence to be a little bit original—and they did—they invite the possibility of both transparency and a low-slung design.” The shape harkens back to the ranch-style homes that the architect remembers from his Southern California boyhood. “I always loved the simplicity of that style,” he says, “As an architect, I have a predisposition for not giving it all away. This is a house that is designed around those principles.”

While the home’s front exterior was intended to blend into its surroundings, the interior was conceived to celebrate them, with large expanses of glass created to showcase

“YOU DON’T WANT TO DETRACT FROM THE VIEWS, BUT YOU ALSO WANT ENOUGH INTEREST IN YOUR INTERIORS.” -LISA KANNING

those exquisite views. “Ten years ago, the engineering existed but windows of this size were not as accessible and had less thermal performance,” says Pearson. The structure itself also works to frame the views. Originally, the visible steel trusses were to have been clad with timbers.

Instead, the team opted to have the steel carry its own weight, aesthetically speaking. The result, which carefully balances the home’s rich materials with the lightness and transparency of its design, keeps the focus on that spectacular scenery.

Integrating art and furniture into this framework so that it didn’t disturb the delicate balance that had been created fell on the shoulders of designer Lisa Kanning. “Everything was kept pretty simple,” she says. “You don’t want to detract from the views, but you also want enough interest in your interiors.” Kanning nimbly navigated her task, tipping toward a neutral palette and natural materials with subtle touches of color—like an olive-hued leather in the mud room, a red base for the breakfast nook’s table, the bright yellow of a chair in the den and the gray-green wash on the barn doors in the game room—pulled from the outdoors and the couple’s art collection.

She placed elegant, low-profile sofas in the living area, the game room and the den, all upholstered in gray tones, to echo the streamlined design of the house. “They tend to like cleaner, more European lines,” Kanning says of the homeowners’ preferences. The forms anchor the family’s collection of art by the likes of Charles Arnoldi, Rudy Autio, Joyce Scott and Squeak Carnwath. “That way, the colorful pieces can come in and make the impact they were meant to,” says the designer.

Touches of whimsy—a Sam Maloof rocker in the den, an overstuffed lounge chair and ottoman in the master, and Owen Mortensen’s ethereal tumbleweed chandelier in a guest room—ensure that the interiors hold their own against those stellar views. Striking the right balance so that, despite the sparely furnished rooms, spaces felt warm and inviting rather than cold or empty, was also a factor— every piece needed to pull its weight.

That was especially true when it came to lighting.

“We had to get fixtures that wouldn’t interfere with the views but that would give you some light,” says Kanning, who worked with designers from Lindsey Adelman and Gabriel Scott to CP Lighting and Commute Design Studio to create custom pieces that, in addition to illuminating these spaces during short winter days, are sculptural and arresting in their own right.

The final effect is a home that, while large and spare, feels warm, abundant and inviting. So inviting, in fact, that soon after it was completed the owners decided to spend more of their time in Montana. Such is the primal, mesmerizing lure of the majesty of these mountains—and a home designed to celebrate its beautiful setting.

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A sculpture by Adrian Arleo rests in a niche in the entry of this Big Sky, Montana house.

Designer Lisa Kanning placed a vibrant Cassoni lounge chair in the adjacent den, creating a comfortable spot to relax while being warmed by the fire. Select Stone supplied the stone pavers, while the oak flooring is from Burchette and Burchette Hardwood Floors in Elkin, North Carolina.

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Assembled below a Lindsey Adelman chandelier in the living room are B&B Italia sofas, a pair of Minotti club chairs and Mimi London coffee tables. The rug is by Brunschwig & Fils. Montana Sash & Door supplied the windows.

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Opposite: Kanning paid tribute to traditional mountain decor in the kitchen’s breakfast area, opting for a Maharam plaid for the banquette, a fixture by CP Lighting that resembles branches, and a wood table by Integrity Builders featuring a bright red base. The painting is by Italo Scanga.

Below: Architect Larry Pearson’s skillful marriage of old and new shines through in a hallway, where traditional stone and timber elements play off the contemporary metal windows framing views of the landscape conceived by Design Workshop. Matthew Fairbank Design sconces makes the space glow.

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Right: Even the lower powder room received bespoke touches.

Elements Concrete fabricated the custom concrete vanity. Mounted on it is a WS Bath Collections sink with Blu Bathworks fittings, all from Earth Elements. Reflected in the RH mirror is lighting by Richard Hays.

Opposite: A guest bedroom’s pale palette turns compelling through the use of whimsical, textural accents such as the acrylic Eero Aarnio Bubble hanging chair and the Owen Mortensen Tumbleweed pendant.

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