Safavieh: Fall/Winter 2018

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GORGEOUS ROOMS

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FEATURES 40 | Four Floors, River View

For a new row house overlooking the Tappan Zee, designer Natalie Brown of Safavieh created a look that’s both relaxed and elegant.

46 | Expect the Unexpected

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Surprise, and the sense of delight that comes with it, are two of Kelly Wearstler’s masterstrokes. Her design for a pied-a-terre evokes both reactions in spades.

56 | New Canaan Renewal

Inside its traditional shell, a Connecticut home has been transformed into a contemporary jewel.

66 | The New Glamour Meets the New Casual

These design trends represent two sides of the luxury coin: sleek and sophisticated on one side, relaxed and natural on the other. At Safavieh, we love both!

80 | Harmony At Home

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For a family of classical musicians in Manhasset, New York, artfully balanced interiors form the perfect stage for daily living.

84 | The Enduring Style of Ralph Lauren Home

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From the sophistication of a modern penthouse to the glamour of Hollywood, the designer’s lifestyle collections tell distinctive, cinematic stories.

98 | The Colors of Water

Teaming up with a leading home builder in Water Mill, New York, Safavieh reimagined the traditional Hamptons beach house to suit modern tastes.

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22 DEPARTMENTS 16 | Now Showing at Safavieh

From our exclusive Kelly Wearstler gallery to a seasonal showroom of organic, casual furniture, there’s a lot that’s new in our world.

20 | Safavieh Showcase

The fall colors on fashion runways are also enlivening home furnishings.

VALIANT POPPY

For visual punch, nothing beats a pop of red.

QUIET GRAY

This mid-gray whispers of refinement and luxury.

SARGASSO SEA

Always elegant, deep blue is never out of place.

RUSTIC BROWN

Get closer to nature with wood, wool and leather.

JEWEL TONES

The shades of semiprecious gems bring rooms to life.

ALMOND BUFF

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Chic and calming, this light hue is endlessly versatile.

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112 | The Last Word

32 | Inside Brooklake Country Club: Perfect Union

In the refurbished bride and groom suites at this popular wedding venue, entourages can pre-party in style.

“Casual, classic and elegant” describe the designer Barclay Butera, his rooms and his lifestyle collections at Safavieh.

INNOVATIONS

36 | Brilliant New Fabrics

Thanks to polymer science and nanotechnology, the best spill-resistant fabrics also look and feel great.

WINE

104 | Sipping Sicilian

Following a ho-hum era, vintners on this historic wineproducing island are winning new respect.

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108 | Where To Find Us

A directory of Safavieh’s retail galleries of home furnishings and fine rugs in metropolitan New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

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ART DIRECTOR & STYLE EDITOR ALEXIS PUCCIO

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AT SAFAVIEH Greetings! Never before have fashion and interior design been as interrelated as they are now, which is why we are continually updating and merchandising our stores to reflect changing trends. A perfect example of this harmonious design fusion is the fabulous and cutting-edge collection by Kelly Wearstler.

If you are not familiar with her eponymous line, it is definitely worth checking out at our flagship store in Glen Cove, N.Y. Kelly is one of the world’s hottest designers, and Safavieh is pleased to be the only specialty retailer in the New York area to feature a Kelly Wearstler furniture gallery. Fans of her chic style will love “Expect the Unexpected” on page 46 of this issue, which showcases a SoHo penthouse she designed for clients.

Also new at Safavieh is the private label collection we call Safavieh Continental. Like our made-in-Italy Phantom Collection, Safavieh Continental embodies urbane, international style. Sleek lines, platinum finishes and rich fabrics such as velvet characterize many of these pieces. Enjoy a glimpse of the new collection beginning on page 66.

At Safavieh, we pride ourselves in "having something for every taste." If your personal style leans toward the casual side, then you will most certainly want to visit our new furniture

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and outdoor gallery at 2 Channel Drive in Port wwwainscot wainscot PUBLISHED BY Washington, N.Y. In October, we will transition CHAIRMAN CARROLL V. DOWDEN from an outdoor/summer gallery to an urban/

PRESIDENT MARK DOWDEN organic oasis featuring interiors with a more

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS SHAE MARCUS bohemian, indoor/outdoor look. There is a beautiful array of live wood pieces, alongside CARL OLSEN VICE PRESIDENTS THOMAS FLANNERY those made with reclaimed woods, stone and RITA GUARNA more rustic materials. We are very excited CHRISTINE HAMEL about this space!

ADVERTISING OFFICE Safavieh Home Furnishings We are also very excited about a brand new 2 Channel Drive Port Washington, NY 11050 endeavor launched to meet popular demand— our new home staging service. We are work ADVERTISING INQUIRIES Contact Cindy Rubin at

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Enjoy this latest issue of Safavieh Style. Remember, if you can dream it, we can create it!

Cheers to creating a beautiful home....

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Theodore Alexander’s Flamenco table will add spice to your living space.

A classic Moroccan weave achieves contemporary style in this gorgeous, textured rug from Safavieh’s Tangier Collection.

Shown in Winthrop Blossom with nail-head trim, this classic wing chair

by Lee commands attention.

The Colours buffet by Thayer Coggin qualifies as a modernist masterpiece.

The fall colors on fashion runways are also enlivening home furnishings.

Hancock & Moore’s leather Boomerang chair oozes clubby style.

Part collage, part painting, Wendover’s canvas recalls 1960s New York.

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David Easton’s Topper Bunching stool for Chaddock is an accent piece that doubles as extra seating.

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Set on bracket feet, Vanguard’s cabinet in Swerve Stone makes a bold graphic statement.

A hand-knotted rug from Safavieh’s Tibetan Collection will give any room contemporary appeal.

Mottled mercury glass and polished nickel accents lend shine to the Aemilius table lamp by Uttermost.

The middle range of gray whispers softly of refinement and luxury.

This pretty Lee chair in Crypton Hopsack Cloud fabric will resist spills and other accidents.

The Linea console table by Bernhardt features the bold intersection of open rectangles in metal and wood.

For a nautical accent, try this oyster shell mirror by Currey & Company.

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Go bold with Barclay Butera’s Sydney leather club chair by Lexington.

Hand loomed of viscose yarn, this subtly patterned Mirage rug by Safavieh has the look and feel of silk.

Get your tartan on: The Yeardley chest by Ralph Lauren Home recalls the heathered hills of Scotland.

Comforting, tasteful and elegant, deep blue is never out of place.

Set on a brass base, Century’s Camille armchair exudes modern style.

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The Admiral Blue table lamp by JohnRichard will help make any room shipshape.

Flowing blue tones and a high-gloss finish characterize this oil painting from John-Richard.

The lacquered Yumi II cocktail table is from Kindel’s Dorothy Draper Collection.

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SAFAVIEH SHOWCASE The Corridor credenza by BDI has a slim profile that makes it the perfect media console.

This Cheraw table lamp by Uttermost blends a contemporary shape with a rustic driftwood finish.

Rich browns in wood, wool and leather make one feel closer to nature.

For understated, vintage appeal, choose the Nairobi Stripe rug by Ralph Lauren Home.

Milo Baughman’s leather Fred chaise by Thayer Coggin is a classic of Midcentury Modern design.

A solid teak slab with natural edges lends massive drama to the Slab end table by Ralph Lauren Home.

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With its molded polycarbon shell set atop a wood base, the Saint Tropez W chair

by Calligaris has magnetic appeal.

The gorgeous Westbury Dressing chest by Kindel was designed by Dorothy Draper for the Arrowhead Springs Hotel.

Hand loomed in India, this Mirage rug

by Safavieh is lustrous, silky and rich in textural interest.

Reminiscent of an ancient amphora, the Evan vase by Calligaris is right for any setting.

Amethyst, aquamarine, garnet‌ the shades of semiprecious gems bring rooms to life.

This abstract landscape painting by Wendover features deep, saturated hues.

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A sculptural gold base and tufted velvet top make the Rumi ottoman by Safavieh Couture an outstanding focal point.

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INFINITE AUR A The Infinite Aura Collection brings brilliance, luxury and precision to the lighting experience by enabling the user to showcase the chandelier as a work of art through customized light patterns that send a never-ending reflection into infinity and create an illusion of untold beauty.

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This tone-ontone, handloomed rug from Safavieh’s Mirage Collection evokes the glamour of Hollywood.

A waterfall top and slightly flared leg add fluidity to Caracole’s Shine On nightstand. The top drawer illuminates when opened.

Inspired by the minimalist designs of Milan, the Emil end table

by Safavieh Couture gets graphic punch from its woven pattern.

Light toned and chic, this appealing hue is endlessly versatile in home décor.

The elegant Philomena lamp

by Arteriors refracts light through stacked, pillowshaped blocks of crystal.

The sleek Chet armchair from Hancock & Moore is shown in Tiburon Doe leather.

Safavieh Couture’s Ronen side table is covered in faux shagreen—a tactile indulgence with modern style.

The clean lines of Scandinavian design are evident in this sideboard by Calligaris.

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PERFECT UNION INTERIOR DESIGN BY

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In the refurbished bridal and groom suites at a popular wedding venue, entourages can pre-party in style.

Because wedding days are hectic enough without having to race from a place of worship to the reception venue, more and more weddings are taking place at a single site. A temporary place of worship is created in a garden, meadow or backyard, and the priest, minister, rabbi or other officiant—have license, will travel—is imported for the occasion.

While it’s easy on the happy couple and their guests, the one-stop wedding places a special burden on the host facility: The bride and bridesmaids need a suite where they

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At Brooklake Country Club, Safavieh refurbished the bride’s suite as a stylish haven where the bride and bridesmaids can pre-party and be pampered. Says designer Dwayne Thomas, “It’s the decorating equivalent of a glass of sparkling Champagne.”

More wedding ceremonies are taking place at the club, usually overlooking the verdant golf course, pictured at left.

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The refurbished groom’s suite has the refined, masculine air of a club room. “It’s a space where I’d like to relax with friends and a glass of Scotch,” says designer Dwayne Thomas—which is exactly how it’s used by grooms-to-be.

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can get dressed, do hair and makeup and otherwise prepare for the big moment. And while the groom and groomsmen may have simpler requirements, they at least need a comfortable place to wait out of sight and deal with any last-minute jitters.

Hosting weddings is a highly competitive business. Seeking an advantage, Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park, New Jersey, commissioned Safavieh to refurbish its bridal and groom suites.

Both projects were led by Dwayne Thomas and Sheila Broderson, designers at Safavieh’s Livingston, N.J., flagship store. Charged with infusing a “wow” factor, they created two very different spaces.

“The bride’s suite is light and feminine with plenty of glamour, and roomy enough to move about in long gowns. I guess it’s the decorating equivalent of a glass of sparkling Champagne,” says Thomas.

The groom’s suite, on the other hand, is tailored and masculine, with rich charcoal gray tones in wood and velvet. “I wanted it to feel like a sophisticated gentleman’s lounge,” says Thomas. “It’s a space where I’d like to relax with friends and a glass of Scotch.”

You could say it’s the ideal atmosphere for the guys to toast the groom’s health in the waning hours of bachelorhood—or to take a nerve-calming, pre-ceremony nip.

All of the furniture used in both suites is from Safavieh Couture collection. In design terms, says Thomas, “It enabled us to form a perfect union.”

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INNOVATIONS

Brilliant new fabrics Thanks to polymer science and nanotechnology, the best spill-resistant fabrics also look and feel great.

The face-off shown above between two Airedale terriers, which may or may not be able to resist an ice-cream sundae, dramatizes the “internal struggles” that go on in most American homes. It’s just a matter of time before pets or kids or party guests spill something ghastly on the furniture.

There is a way to spill-proof fine upholstered furniture: Opt for performance fabrics, which have improved hugely in recent years. “It used to be that they weren’t soft enough for indoor use,” says Sheila Broderson, Safavieh’s fabric buyer and a designer in the Livingston, New Jersey, flagship store. “But the new performance fabrics, such as those by Lee, are just as soft as regular fabrics.”

What’s the science behind this? In the case of Perennials, a leading brand, the fabric is made of solution-dyed acrylic fiber. Fabric begins as a liquid polymer solution that is injected with pigment and then extruded, aligned, stretched, crimped and cut, resulting in fibers with the look and feel of natural cotton. The fibers are then spun and plied into yarns with any texture desired: chenille, bouclé, velvet and more. Using nanotechnology, the fabric is given a finish that’s more than a coating; it molecularly bonds to the fibers, providing long-lasting stain protection.

Safavieh makes it easy to order literally thousands of styles of furniture in thousands of performance fabric options, so you can breathe easier in the company of bouncy pets and clumsy people.

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Clockwise from above: A tufted back chair by Lee is covered in Crypton Drake Normandy.

Perennials fabric has a NanoSeal finish, which resists liquids; the pillow, chair and rug in the inset feature this technology. Another chair by Lee is covered in Sahara Taupe, while the EJ Victor’s sofa is shown in a lighter shade of performance fabric.

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Inspired by Nature and the majesty of trees, our Birch and Walnut tables offer a variation of colours, patterns, shapes and textures all in keeping close to the spirit of Nature.

Combined with acrylic, wood or metal pedestals, our dining room collections are absolutely stunning and sure to please.

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RIVER VIEW

FOUR FLOORS, Rustic wood, white upholstery and blueand-white accessories help to create a relaxed, coastal feel in this fourstory riverfront home.

For a new row house overlooking the Tappan Zee, designer Natalie Brown of Safavieh created a look that’s both relaxed and elegant.

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A glance out the window suggests you’re in Paris, where limestone facades topped by mansard roofs lead the eye down a boulevard to the banks of the Seine. But this “city” is of recent vintage, built on the site of an old Chevrolet plant in Tarrytown, New York, and that river at the end of the street is the Hudson.

Step inside one of these four-story townhouses, and you immediately understand the appeal of suburban townhome living, a trend that’s gaining momentum throughout the New York metro area. This unit is spacious and light-filled, packed with amenities and remarkably sound-proof. A private elevator makes the vertical layout easy to take. Not only are the river views fantastic, the train to Manhattan is a mere two-minute walk. “I thought I’d miss having a large yard,” says one of the homeowners, “but I sure don’t miss the maintenance, and everything our family needs is right here.”

The couple has a summer home in Montauk, and they wanted their new main residence to have the same coastal, if not quite so casual, look. Designer Natalie Brown from Safavieh’s Hartsdale store was happy to oblige. “I describe the design theme as a coastal chinoiserie. It works well here because of the Tappan Zee views and the abundance of natural light,” she explains. Using navy blue as the grounding color, Brown delivered, creating a suburban waterfront home that’s both relaxed and sophisticated.

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A deep blue accent wall and a sunburst mirror draw the eye in the reading room. In the entrance hall (right), a French Country bench, zebra rug and abstract painting provide a warm welcome. The recent view from the balcony (lower left) is of two bridges: the old Tappan Zee, seen in the midst of demolition, and the new Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, which consists of two spans carrying 16 lanes of traffic.

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The dining area is a study in symmetry, but the choice of furnishings give it a relaxed vibe. In the living room (left), a bank of oversized windows and deep moldings add architectural interest, as does the street view of Parisianstyle facades.

The choice of furniture—low, linear and uncluttered— enhance the sense of spaciousness.

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EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Surprise, and the sense of delight that comes with it, are two of Kelly Wearstler’s masterstrokes. Her design for this SoHo pied-à-terre evokes both reactions in spades.

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Playful, daring and often tastefully over-the-top, the interior designs of Kelly Wearstler have helped define contemporary West Coast style. Her approach happens to be perfectly suited to New York as well, as proven by this three-story penthouse residence that rises high above the cobbled streets of SoHo. Destined to be the clients’ pied-à-terre, the project began with a complete renovation of the 1,800square-foot interior space. “We opened the walls and created a circular staircase with the intention of For the main staircase in this SoHo townhouse, Kelly Wearstler specified silk wallcovering hand painted in a trompe-l’oeil manner to resemble draping fabric.

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making it the heart of all three floors, unifying the series of spaces,� Wearstler explains. Custom, hand-painted, trompe-l’oeil silk wallcovering was designed specifically for the flow of the staircase, which spirals from the entry upward to the top penthouse floor.

Art and furnishings are thoughtfully merged in every room. The artist Peter Shire created a custom console table and enamel brass cabinet. There is hand-selected furniture by Gio Ponti, Paul Evans and Jacques Jarrige. Pieces by young, emerging artists are displayed throughout, and a vintage 1970s wood painted figural sculpture commands attention at the second story entry.

Signature Kelly Wearstler touches, such as the chevronpatterned stone slabs that cover the walls and floor of the master bathroom, add drama and the The kitchen (left) was designed with sliding panels reminiscent of a Japanese home.

At right, the kitchen opens onto a sundrenched dining room.

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The master bedroom (above) is a study in low-key refinement. In the master bathroom (left), on the other hand, the mood is anything but low-key. Bold chevron-patterned stone covers the walls and floor, and a single piece of moveable furniture—a shaggy ottoman resting on gilded, human-like feet—provides a whimsical focal point.

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delight of the unexpected. Wearstler credits her clients for allowing these qualities: “Not only were they open to ideas; they encouraged us to push our ideas further, to surprise them.”

The result of the collaboration is a richly ornamented jewel box that, for Wearstler, is like a microcosm of the city itself. “New York is the ultimate metropolis, alive with energy, passion and ideas,” she says.

“Its character changes and evolves; it remains a place where traditions are kept, yet pushed to the limits.

This apartment is in many ways a good example of that. So many classic elements (the grand stair, the urban terrace) are represented here, yet reinvented and refreshed.”

This page, clockwise from above: A riveted metal door displays the distinctive materiality that is so important to Kelly Wearstler; walls are adorned with pieces by multiple artists, both known and emerging. The fixtures in a blue powder room ooze 1980’s Italian style. A highly patterned terrace looks out to the rooftops of SoHo.

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On the top penthouse floor, a living room doubles as a library.

Much of the furniture was selected for its sculptural quality, and shapely art pottery abounds.

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MATERIAL GIRL Striking a balance between distinctive materiality, spirited silhouettes and artisanal textures, the Kelly Wearstler furniture collection reflects the designer’s signature aesthetic and is now available at Safavieh.

PHOTOGRAPH BY NICK HUDSON

The globe-hopping Kelly Wearstler shares with us some of her favorite things:

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by Wendy Mogel PERSONAL SCENT: Régime des Fleurs’ “Nymphaea Caerulea” FOREIGN CITY TO VISIT: Paris is the chicest city.

ISLAND: We visited East Java on a recent trip to Indonesia and found it absolutely breathtaking.

U.S. HOTEL: Crosby Street Hotel in New York City FOREIGN HOTEL: Nihiwatu on Sumba Island, Indonesia FLOWER: Cherry blossoms, wild forsythia, peonies HOLIDAY: Halloween FILM: “The Lion” SONG: Anything by Post Malone or Trippie Redd BREED OF DOG: I love all animals! My family has adopted three dogs, and I always encourage people to rescue and adopt, not shop.

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The room setting at left highlights Kelly Wearstler’s Miromar dining table, with its Black Pearl granite top balanced on an ebonized hardwood base with brass trim. Other pieces from the Kelly Wearstler collection include, clockwise from above, the Laurel lounge chair with solid brass legs, the Larchmont chair, the Gallant nightstand in stainless steel and scalloped brass, the Melange dining chair and the Larchmont settee in Medium Pewter. The entire collection is available at Safavieh’s Kelly Wearstler gallery in Glen Cove, New York.

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NEW CANAAN RENEWAL Inside its traditional shell, a Connecticut home is transformed into a contemporary jewel.

INTERIOR DESIGN BY

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Designer Ron Marshall treated this entrance hall as an impromptu sitting room, where the furniture can be rearranged at will. In the living room beyond, a boldly colored painting serves as an exclamation point.

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Broad hallways were treated as rooms to be furnished. On the first floor (left), a sinuous sofa and an Art Nouveau-style settee encourage one to sit and pause. On the second floor (right), a long hallway becomes a gallery for paintings and sculpture.

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On the outside, this rambling traditional home in New Canaan, Connecticut, is a pleasant architectural pastiche—a case of Norman Revival meets Colonial Revival meets Shingle Style. It gives the appearance of having been added to over several decades of the early 20thcentury, when in reality, the house was built in one fell swoop in the early 21st century.

On the inside, the house had undeniably great bones, but they were obscured by some poor color choices. “A previous homeowner had painted the kitchen an unfortunate blue,” recalls designer Ron Marshall. “And that was just the tip of the iceberg.”

Working with the new homeowners, Marshall made it his first step to right those color wrongs. He had almost every surface painted decorator white— walls, ceilings and the extensive traditional moldings. Then he complemented the architecture with modern furnishings in a very simple color scheme— lots of graphic black-and-white, soft grays and transparent materials. What little color he included is intense and hangs on the walls, in the form of paintings from the homeowners’ collection. One or two well-chosen paintings serve as a punctuation mark in each room.

The finished project is proof that a restricted palette doesn’t have to be boring. Consider the entrance hall, where a black-and-white optic pattern rug

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This tailored living room can transform quickly into a media room. The lounge chairs swivel to face a motorized screen-cumblackout-shade, which descends from the ceiling and covers a large window.

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The façade of the house (above left) is purely traditional, offering no clues of the contemporary dÊcor within. In the monochromatic family room (left), even the artwork is black and white. In the main living room (above), a birch-bark patterned sofa is flanked by towering Murano glass lamps.

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exerts a near-hypnotic effect. Club chairs positioned on this psychedelic carpet are covered in black patent leather, recalling the “wet” look of the 1960s. Also floating on the rug is a trio of free-form striped ottomans. They’re meant to be rearranged at will. In the adjacent living room, a sofa covered in a birch bark print is flanked by two towering Murano glass table lamps, which are of true ’60s vintage. Here the furniture rests on a funky shag rug that looks as though it were fashioned from paper packing material.

Thanks to the spacious layout, Marshall was able to treat hallways as sitting rooms. He did the same with a media room, where lounge chairs can swivel from the conversation area to face a huge viewing screen that descends from the ceiling. The screen also functions as a blackout shade, covering a large window. By making this room metamorphic, Marshall eliminated the need to sacrifice aesthetics for functionality. That sleight of hand is evident everywhere in this home: Its deceptively simple, relaxed living spaces are all drop-dead gorgeous.

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The New Glamour Meets the New Casual at Safavieh PHOTOGRAPHY BY

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Two major home design trends are creating excitement at Safavieh. One is the New Glamour, a style influenced by the Art Deco designs of Paris and Hollywood in the 1930s. Luxury materials, ranging from Alcantara to zebrawood, are used lavishly in furniture that is sleek and sensuous, rich but not ornate. The style is embodied in Safavieh’s made-in-Italy Phantom Collection and our new Safavieh Continental Collection. The other trend that’s making waves is the New Casual. It’s characterized by organic materials and natural finishes, representing another kind of hand-crafted luxury. On the pages that follow you’ll see both styles, as exemplified in our highly tailored Continental Collection and the casually elegant designs of Barclay Butera.

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FIRST BLUSH In this pretty living room, the upholstered sofa and chair are by Safavieh Couture. The wood-andmetal end table is by Theodore Alexander, and the modernist coffee table is by Vanguard. Painting

by Wendover. The wool rug is from Safavieh’s Centennial Collection.

Photographed at Safavieh’s Livingston, New Jersey, flagship store.

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REFLECTIONS OF GLAMOUR White and gold set the tone for this sophisticated room setting. The Gideon armchair, Carleton mirror, Stanley sideboard and Carter end table are all from the new Safavieh Continental Collection. The gold leaf table lamp is by Arteriors, and the Savala framed shadow box artwork is by Uttermost.

Photographed at Safavieh’s Glen Cove, New York, flagship store.

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DESIGNER DINING Two complementary models of chair surround the Stockton dining table: the tufted back Kingston side chair and the shield back Helena armchair. All of these pieces, as well as the Cedric console and Duncan mirror, are from Safavieh’s exclusive Continental Collection.

Photographed at Safavieh’s Glen Cove, New York, flagship store.

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TRIP TO PROVENCE Carved, painted and gilded, a French Provincial chest is matched with a plank dining table and linen-covered chair for a casually elegant, country look. The furniture is

by Eloquence. Ceramic lamp by Uttermost.

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STAFFORDSHIRE BLUE The Avery wing chair by Barclay Butera for Lexington recalls the landscapes depicted on 19th century English tableware. The chair is complemented by the Mercer sofa and the Breakwater metal-and-stone cocktail table, also by Barclay Butera. Blue-and-white pillows by Safavieh and Indigo Spray wall art by Wendover complete this casual, coastal setting. Photographed at Safavieh’s Glen Cove, New York, flagship store.

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COASTAL CHARM The shoreline theme of this dining room is reflected in the names of the pieces—the Seacliff host wing chair, Eastbluff upholstered side chair, Oceanfront dining table and Bayside buffet. All are from Barclay Butera’s Newport Beach Collection for Lexington.

The monumental Gilford mirror is by Uttermost. Framed prints by Wendover.

Photographed at Safavieh’s Glen Cove, New York, flagship store.

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COCKTAIL HOUR The glamorous Gina sunburst mirror presides over the elegant Connor bar and sexy Wellington bench, all of which are influenced by the Art Deco movement and part of the new Safavieh Continental Collection. Framed art is from Wendover’s Underwater Dream Collection. The tone-on-tone wool rug is by Safavieh. Photographed at Safavieh’s Glen Cove, New York, flagship store.

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INNER SANCTUM Richly figured wood and rose gold trim distinguish this curvaceous bed by Caricole. The overdye rug and cashmere throw are

by Safavieh. Painting by Wendover. The crystal chandelier is Safavieh Couture. Photographed at Safavieh’s Livingston, New Jersey, flagship store.

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HARMONY AT HOME For a family of classical musicians, artfully balanced interiors form the perfect stage for daily living.

INTERIOR DESIGN BY

Denise and Missy Rinfret PHOTOGRAPHY BY

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Everything works in concert in the living room, which features a profusion of furnishings in a surprising variety of colors and textures.

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Designing rooms is like composing music: Just as musical notes blend to make a melody, so the various objects in a room, combined with colors and textures, space and light, come together to create an aesthetic environment.

The effect can be harmonious—or discordant. As with a sonata, one false decorative note in a room can spoil the whole composition.

Perhaps with this in mind, a family of classical musicians selected designers Denise and Missy Rinfret, known for their serene interiors, to transform a home in Manhasset, New York.

The Rinfrets use Safavieh as a one-stop shop for furniture, rugs, lighting and accessories, which makes it easy to achieve a seamless look. For this project, Safavieh’s nearby Manhasset store was the one-stop source.

The finished home, shown on these pages, speaks for itself. Each room tells its own tonal story and also relates to the rooms nearby. In the dining room, pictured at left, watery grays and duck’s egg blue provide a soothing cocoon for intimate meals.

Elegant Chinese vases depicted in the wallpaper echo the actual Chinese vases placed on the table. In the breakfast area, seen at right, white wheel-back chairs are arrayed around a table set in blue-and-white porcelain and cobalt glassware, providing the feel of Coastal New England. A hedge of lush green privet in the backyard is the perfect backdrop to the blue-and-white scheme.

In the living room, seen on the previous spread, blues and greens float on a foundation of gray and taupe. This calming palette is punched up by accents of crystal, silver and gold, including a pair of double ray gilt-wood sunburst mirrors. As in the dining room, the greek key motif mingles with Asian patterns and porcelain.

This is a richly detailed room, yet it’s not the least bit overbearing.

Nothing looks out of place, and, like beautiful music, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

In the dining room (left), grays and blues produce an atmosphere of calm. In the breakfast area (right), painted wheel-back chairs and cheery blue-and-white tableware give the feel of Coastal New England.

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RALPH LAUREN HOME

From the sophistication of a modern penthouse to the glamour of Hollywood, the designer’s lifestyle collections tell distinctive stories. Ralph Lauren has created timeless collections for 50 years.

In celebration of Ralph Lauren’s 50th anniversary, Safavieh revisits Ralph Lauren Home’s most iconic collections. As the first fashion designer to present an allencompassing collection of home furnishings captured through a lifestyle lens in 1983, Ralph Lauren revolutionized the industry with his cinematic collections.

Since then, Ralph Lauren Home has become synonymous with a distinctive vision of enduring style and a commitment to the highest level of craftsmanship. Each collection is filled with timeless heirloom-quality pieces rendered in elegant materials and thoughtfully tailored to how we live today.

Though American at heart, Ralph Lauren Home is global in its appeal. The collections are distributed in more than 60 countries through Ralph Lauren stores and select specialty retailers, including Safavieh, as well as a professional trade network for architects and interior designers. The iconic lifestyles draw inspiration from time-honored traditions around the world to tell distinctive stories, such as the sophistication of a modern penthouse or the glamour of Hollywood.

The cinematic collections shown on the following pages offer just a glimpse into the rarefied world of Ralph Lauren Home. Each collection offers an unparalleled breadth, from more than 180 furniture pieces to over 2,000 styles of fabric and wallcovering. A dedication to superior craftsmanship of the finest materials available makes Ralph Lauren Home a leading arbiter of artisanal luxury and one of the world’s premier luxury lifestyle brands, which Safavieh is proud to offer in its retail stores.

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RUGS BY RALPH LAUREN HOME An abiding focus on authenticity and quality is evident in all of the hand-knotted rugs pictured on these pages.

Rugs from the Mulholland Drive Collection include (clockwise from upper left) the Deco Bas rug in Bronze, the Ayumi rug in Falcon, the Connaught rug in Camel, the Bryce Canyon rug in Quarry and the Jazz Age rug in Sterling.

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Ralph Lauren Home rugs from the Rhinelander Collection include (clockwise from upper right) the Gawsworthy rug in Regency Red, the Harrowby rug in Cognac, The Thornbridge rug in Ink, the Imogen rug in Lago Blue and (in the room setting) the Richmond rug in Vintage Red.

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In Water Mill, New York, Safavieh reimagined the traditional Hamptons home to suit modern tastes.

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Set within the envelope of a traditional Hamptons home, this dining room is contemporary in both its architecture and its furnishings.

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Large double-hung windows and glass sliders flood a sitting room with light (left), providing a strong showcase for pieces from the Safavieh Couture collection. Open and airy, the kitchen (right) enables entertaining on a large scale.

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Building homes on speculation may not sound like the calling of a high-end master builder, but things are different in the Hamptons.

Here the typical spec house is a multimillion-dollar affair, replete with media room, butler’s pantry, glass-walled gym, in-ground pool and other expected amenities. And there are no plain-drywall bonus rooms: Extensive millwork and luxury finishes are used throughout. It’s custom luxury quality—built, as it happens, on spec for a discerning (and probably impatient) buyer.

The home you see here, constructed in Water Mill, New York,

by BJC Custom Builders, is a prime example—a stone and cedar shingle sprawler with high-peaked gables, dormers and other hallmarks of a prevailing Hamptons style that harkens to the late 19th century. Led by designer/contractor Matthew Pantofel, BJC created a twin nearby, a house with the same floor plan and exterior styling, and he commissioned Safavieh to furnish them both.

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Book-matched marble sheaths a fireplace wall in the living room (left).

The centerpiece of the master bedroom (above) is a thoroughly modern take on the four-poster bed.

With its steep, sweeping gables and diamond-lattice windows, the outside of the house (right) has storybook appeal.

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convenience of being move-in ready.

Safavieh’s Karin Krinsky, who was lead designer on the Water Mill project, explains how she approached the job: “This house had some contemporary interior finishes, so we decided to furnish it in a contemporary way, while we did the ‘twin’ in traditional style.”

Because Safavieh maintains an extensive inventory, Krinsky was able to complete the project with amazing speed—in less than a week, start to finish. All of the furnishings and rugs in the home are from the Safavieh Couture collection, which helps explain the integrated look of all the spaces. Color also plays a unifying role.

With the exception of the wood floors, virtually every surface is white, blue, gray, silvery, reflective or clear.

“These are the colors and visual qualities of water,” notes Krinsky, “and what better palette to use here on the South Fork of Long Island, where you can sense the presence of the sea everywhere? It’s the perfect décor for a vacation home near the beach.”

At press time, this home and its twin were still on the market­—move-in ready, of course.

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SIPPING SICILIAN

Following a ho-hum era, vintners on this historic wineproducing island are winning new respect. TEXT BY Josh Sens

O n the map, the island of Sicily looks as if it’s about to be drop-kicked by the Italian boot. Indeed, its abundant wines have long been kicked around— known more for quantity than for quality, with flabby reds, listless whites and assorted sweet wines like Marsala and Moscato di Pantelleria that were good for cooking but not much else.

Till recently, says Brian Larky, owner of wine importer Dalla Terra Winery Direct in Napa, Calif., “when people thought of Sicily, they thought of mafia and Marsala. But it’s so much more.”

In fact, the island is home to more than 70 native grape varietals, with wine-making roots that run millennia deep. And vintners today are drawing on that tradition, leaning on ancient grapes such as Grillo and Catarratto with a distinctive sense of place.

“Sicily is a place of great diversity, in its climate, its soils and, of course, its grapes,” says Alberto Tasca d’Almerita. “It’s also full of history and culture you can see and touch and taste.”

At 44, Tasca d’Almerita is a

vintner of noble breeding—a count, no less, who is married to a princess (literally) and belongs to “the first family of Sicilian wine.” His bloodlines in the industry trace to the 1830s, when forebears planted grapes in the center of the island.

With father Lucio and brother Giuseppe, he oversees five of Sicily’s most respected wineries: Tenuta Regaleali, Capofaro, Tascante, Whitaker and Sallier de la Tour.

For the family business, the mid- to late-1900s brought robust growth, during which Lucio emerged as a pioneer, implementing a range of modern farming practices. He was the first Sicilian vintner to use a tractor and to dig a reservoir to catch rainwater. But he also held firm to traditions, championing indigenous varietals that were becoming vanishingly rare. Other wineries followed suit, among them Benanti, Ceuso, COS and Cusumano.

To sample the finest Sicilian wines today is to appreciate their wildly diverse profiles, by turns lean and feisty, lush and complex. They’re reflective of a Sicily that contains multitudes,

its topography ranging from stark volcanic peaks to sun-kissed inland valleys to low-lying flatlands cooled by coastal fog.

With five estates scattered across Sicily, the Tasca d’Almerita family makes wines in all of those settings, and their portfolio captures that wideranging terroir. It’s evident in stunning releases like Tenuta Regaleali’s 2014 Lamuri, a fruit-forward wine made from Nero d’Avola grapes grown in a rolling inland region, and Capofaro’s 2013 Didyme Malvasia, a bright white derived from fruit in vineyards stitched along Mt. Etna’s volcanic slopes.

As the managing director of the family business, Alberto is the widely recognized public face of all these labels. He and his wife, Francesca Borghese, show up on glossy Italian society pages. But his family’s wines, he says, are the true stars.

“People are getting more curious about indigenous grape varietals everywhere,” he says. “In that regard, Sicily is the biggest treasure in the world.”

TASTING NOTES Tenuta Regaleali Lamuri Nero d’Avola, 2014 Retail price: $16 Lush aromas of black cherry, vanilla and tobacco give way to velvety tannins on the palate in this nuanced, food-friendly wine.

Tenuta Regaleali Rosso del Conte 2010 Retail price: $53 A rich ruby color is complemented by deep flavors of cherry and stone fruit that resolve in a long, smooth finish.

Tascante Buonora 2014 Retail price: $20 Aged in stainless steel, this wine has hints of grapefruit and understated minerality as well as a lean, clean finish; these qualities help make it a wonderfully refreshing warm-weather white.

Clockwise from top left: Vintner Arianna Occhipinti’s SP68, her blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato; the vineyard at the Tasca d’Almerita family’s Capofaro Malvasia & Resort on the isle of Salina, north of Sicily; majestic Mt. Etna rises above a Silican town; the dapper Alberto Tasca d’Almerita; the Grillo grape, a variety favored for Marsala winemaking; harvesting the Nero d’Avola grape varietal at the Feudo Montoni estate; a bottle of Tenuta Rapitala Grillo 2013; a lush bunch of Nerello Mascalese grapes, named for the Mascali area of Catania, where it’s believed they have originated.

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WHERE TO FIND US Safavieh Home Furnishings galleries are conveniently located in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.

FLAGSHIP STORES: GLEN COVE | 24 School Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 | Phone: (516) 365-3800 NEW YORK CITY | 902 Broadway (at 20th Street), New York, NY 10010 | Phone: (212) 477-1234 STAMFORD | 230 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT 06901 | Phone: (203) 327-4800 LIVINGSTON | 442 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039 | Phone: (973) 629-5800

DESIGN STORES: MANHASSET | 1649 Northern Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030 | Phone: (516) 627-4444 PARAMUS | 110 East State Route 4, Paramus, NJ 07652 | Phone: (201) 291-0200 HARTSDALE | 45 South Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530 | Phone: (914) 681-6000 FARMINGDALE | 110 Route 110 (Broad Hollow Road), Farmingdale, NY 11735 | Phone: (631) 777-5678 DANBURY | 7 Backus Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810 | Phone: (203) 790-7200

SAFAVIEH INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING: PORT WASHINGTON | 2 Channel Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050 | Phone: (516) 945-3868

OUTLETS: PORT WASHINGTON | 2 Channel Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050 | Phone: (516) 945-3868 NEW ROCHELLE | 64 Nardozzi Place, New Rochelle, NY 10805 | Phone: (914) 355-5353

Pictured above is a corner of the new Kelly Wearstler gallery at Safavieh’s flagship store in Glen Cove, New York, with the Baker gallery visible beyond. The store is home to an extensive, curated collection of designer furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories, including an exclusive mattress gallery.

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THE LAST WORD WITH...

Barclay Butera “Casual, classic and elegant” describe the designer, his rooms, and his lifestyle collections at Safavieh.

Who is the typical Barclay Butera customer?

I have a remarkably diverse clientele, but one thing they all have in common is they come to me for stunning interiors that are glamorous but comfortable. People do not want to live in museums anymore; they want livable, inviting spaces for families and entertaining. That’s what we do best.

What’s your favorite room in the home?

That’s a tough one, but I have to say the family room.

I love thinking about how clients live, arranging the perfect conversation and entertainment space, making sure that there are intimate corners in that room but everyone can still feel connected.

How did you bring your signature style— classic, casual and elegant—to your new collections?

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Both the Newport and Brentwood Collections I designed for Lexington Home Brands represent the way I live today. It’s true that I designed many of these pieces for myself, and some of the Newport Collection was actually photographed in my own home in Newport Beach.

What are your favorite design trends this season?

Least favorite?

To be honest, I am not really a trend guy. I try not to pay attention! But I can say that I have been seeing a great deal of white, silver and soft pastels lately, and that works for me. My least favorite design trend?

Primary colors.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve received about interior design?

Well it’s not exactly advice, but I did get my work ethic from my Mom, who is also

an interior designer.

I learned the business from the bottom up, and there was no cutting corners. You’ve got to run the race before you can stand on the podium and receive your medal. I did a great deal of running in the early years and it clearly paid off.

What’s next for you?

I have five cocktail books in print and a really cool vision for book number six next year.

I have also just opened a real estate firm in Southern California, which offers exceptional synergies with my design business. My third lifestyle collection with Lexington is set to debut in April 2019, and I love the direction it’s taking. If I close my eyes and dream, I’d love to take my brand global.

When you dream, dream big!

Barclay Butera styled a living room (top) with Sydney chairs and the Naples ottoman, both from his Newport Collection. Other pieces include the Sydney chair in a landscape fabric and the Balboa Island raffia hall chest (center left), the Lido Isle nailhead chest (center right), the Shorecliff bed (above) and the Corona Del Mar table. The collection is available at Safavieh.

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