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A custom rug from California Design Living, crafted on the Sleek Collection Jumeirah base with refined high-and-low carving for subtle depth and texture. californiadesignliving.com from the editor There’s a live music venue by our house, noted for hosting world-class musicians. They use a unique logo each time their ad appears in local magazines. There’s something fitting about that. It’s been my tradition over the years to divorce myself from magazine templates and start anew every issue. Not for the sake of rebellion, but because creativity doesn’t thrive in formulas. It thrives in curiosity. No predetermined mood board. Just a willingness and excitement to see where the projects take me. In design, it’s tempting to follow the well-worn path. If enough people walk it, it must be the right direction. But the most interesting spaces – the ones that feel alive with vibrant energy – aren’t made from borrowed steps; they’re made from personal ones. A room should carry your imprint. Your rhythm. Your quirks. It’s the color punch of a bench and the sweet, quiet moment of a book nook. Ceramics that are derived from sound and underground living spaces that flip the traditional script. Intricate tile configurations and a throwback community in Mexico from architect Javier Senosiain. Product collaborations and imperfections of a curious 1840s summer home renovation in Sweden. A Delaware couple that is besotted with midcentury furnishings, and a nomadic designer smitten with fabrics and wallpaper. And lastly, a home in Sicily that epitomizes the Italian spirit of freewheeling design with objects they love. All of which is to say, go off script now and then – it’s usually where the good stuff lives. You Do You! Reclaiming individuality
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W E L C O M E S P R I N G 2 0 2 6 NATHANIEL ARIC GALKA "The first time we met, it was springtime...", 2024, oil, gold leaf, ink and cold wax on marble plastered linen wrapped panel, 14 x 11 inches nathanielgalka.com / forumgallery.com Courtesy of Forum Gallery New York
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William Beckman (b. 1942) has been recognized for more than 50 years as one of the country's leading realist artists, his paintings and drawings of family members and the landscape of his youth the subject of countless exhibitions in the U.S. and in Europe. Now 83, Beckman has spent the last six years focused on his landscapes, which, for the first time, were presented as a cohesive body of work early this year in “William Beckman: Heartland” at Forum Gallery in New York City. William Beckman, "Straw Bales (Overcoat Series)", 2024, oil on canvas, 86 x 138 inches Copyright William Beckman, Courtesy of Forum Gallery, New York William Beckman: Heartland CONTENTS FROM THE EDITOR WELCOME CONTRIBUTORS BOOKNOOK Hardcovers to meet the times MUSE Objects derived from sound ON THE RECORD SAUSKA WINERY Tihany Design and BORD Architectural Studio collab LOOMLY CUSTOM Original. Period. RIAD TILE Design Duo LIAD SCHWARTZ Clay with conviction ZANON ARCHITETTI 1860 villa restoration GROUND CONTROL Different properties, different vibes OLAF HAJEK / CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH Colorful collab COUP D’OEIL (at-a-glance) COSIMO BONCIANI DONALD MACDONALD FEATURES Mexico JAVIER SENOSIAIN Conjunto Satélite Highland Park, Texas ASHLEY AVREA CATHEY A bold approach to design Fort Worth, Texas A TACTILE FETE Stucco you can feel, arches that flirt and tiles that tease Norrtälje, Sweden MODEST YET MEANINGFUL A pictorial exploration of instinctive individuality where imperfection is part of the narrative Wilmington, Delaware FRESHLY PRESSED Meet the new stewards of Arnold Schaffner’s 1950 modernist gem Grasse, France THE NOMAD COMES HOME The Dutch designer Madelon Oudshoorn Spaargaren brings a life of travel to a villa in the south of France Santa Barbara, California FOREVER YOUNG Sophistication, whimsy and some quirky family history come together in a coastal house designed by Andrea Schumacher ON THE COVER Photo by Helenio Barbetta Ortigia, Sicily, Italy PATINA MAKES PERFECT Rejecting showroom sheen, a design- savvy duo turns wear and tear into a masterclass in soul LAST WORDS Johannesburg, South Africa An uncommon design gesture ADVERTISER INDEX A&D BUILDING AMERICAN LEATHER ARCHITECTURAL GRILLE BUECHEL STONE CALLIGARIS CAMBRIA CARACOLE COMPLETE TILE COSENTINO CWI.DESIGN DITRE ITALIA DOUGLAS ELLIMAN – JILL BERMAN GENERAL PLUMBING SUPPLY HAMMERTON HARTSTONE TILE MARKETWATCH – A&D BUILDING MARKETWATCH – THE MART MIELE NATUZZI ITALIA ORIGINAL BTC PAULA MCDONALD PHASE ONE STAGING RENOS APPLIANCE RIMADESIO S.HARRIS SCOTT GROUP SHAKÚFF SPECIAL PROPERTIES – VICKY GAILY MART TRUEFORM CONCRETE TURPIN REALTORS – GERRY JO CRANMER WALTERS WOLF SUB-ZERO COVE
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Summer by the Sea: Cottages from Watch Hill to Little Compton By Thomas A. Kligerman, with photographs by Read McKendree Monacelli • $64.95 KĀDNS STUDIO THE HORIZON COLLECTION is a series of artistic wall lamps inspired by the calming landscape of a sunset at sea. The soothing rhythm of changing colors symbolizes the passage of time, bringing tranquility to any space. kadns.co THE COASTAL GARDEN By Phaidon Editors Phaidon • $54.95 You could say it started with a song. But more accurately, it began with Mark Lloyd, a British-born, award-winning automobile designer, who says, “I wanted to find a way to translate the beauty of sound into my domain. So I learned to write algorithms into space.” Three years ago, he met the team of artisans behind the Portuguese ceramic producers S. Bernardo in Alcobaça. Shortly after, along came the Sónia Tavares, the lead singer of the band The Gift, who Lloyd recorded singing in a local monastery. He devised an algorithm that limned sensual shapes out of the music’s soundwaves. These forms were then modeled using 3D printing, from which molds were created. Finally, the artisans poured in liquid clay called slip and cast these forms into sensual, curvaceous ceramics that became the Monastery Collection. The combination of this contemporary technology with an ancient ceramic technique led to Claraval Sound-Made Ceramics, a new brand. Since then, the TikTok and YouTube sensation Mia Benítez has collaborated with Claraval on the Mia Collection, also derived from music. But most recently, Lloyd has been recording the resonances and reverberations of nature. At this year’s Ambiente, the enormous German consumer goods fair in Frankfurt, Lloyd introduced São Paio (a visual representation of the sound made by waves violently crashing against the granite coastline of this area near Porto) and Peniche (named for a seaside town in the province of Estremadura known for its dramatic saltwater-eroded limestone cliffs). Creating ceramics from sound waves, explains Lloyd, means the resulting forms “have complete geometrical freedom, while also being technically challenging.” At times, the sound waves might cross over one another, making the modeling of the form complex and difficult to execute. The artisans also apply unpredictable, reactive glazes that create patterns, or they sport matte or polished finishes – sometimes both in a single piece. There is also no limit to source material. Some can be geographically specific, such as the Foz Collection, which arises from the sonic turbulence that takes place at the point where the Douro River meets the sea. The Forbidden Fruits Collection explores the magnetic attraction and repulsion of force fields. Thus, what Claraval Sound-Made Ceramics represents are visual and physical embodiments of multiple electric and natural phenomena, and the abstract, ethereal qualities of music – sound literally translated into form. Claraval.pt – JORGE S. ARANGO MUSE WHEN SOUND BECOMES FORM Designer Mark Lloyd collaborates with one of Portugal’s most prominent ceramics houses to make objects derived from sound MIA COLLECTION The Core - Flame ELEMENTS COLLECTION São Paio WOO BIBLIO L COFFEE TABLE Design by Dmytro Kozinenko. The spaces in the table legs can be used as a storage space for books. woo.furniture SHAKUFF ALEH WAVE Nimbus clear glass with bronze skeleton. shakuff.com Revolve
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NOTES FROM THE UNDER WORLD: AN ARCHITECTURAL EXPLORATION By Stefano Corbo Schiffer Publishing • $24.99 Photograph Tim Van de Velde Courtesy of Schiffer Publishing Since early times, humans have explored the space below their feet for different purposes: to flee persecution and war, to find protection from severe climates, to improve urban life, and more recently, to solve environmental problems. A rare look at old and new subterranean structures from an architect's perspective, this seminal book examines the underworld through the lenses of wartime, life and death, religious and secular rituals and adaptive reuse. The atlas of 80+ international projects ranges widely in time period and type, from a house in a defunct nuclear silo to an Arctic seed bank, a Beirut nightclub, art venues, an Italian winery, and a monastery carved into a mountain. All are surprising examples of how invisible man-made spaces follow the same cultural and economic cues as their visible counterparts and are places where we store, hide, repress and live. Who says luxury needs a skyline? Underground living flips the script – less glass tower, more grounded sanctuary. It’s architecture that whispers instead of shouts, proving that, sometimes, the most forward-thinking design is the one that disappears. Bunker Pavilion, Netherlands, B-ILD Architects Small Garden Greenhouse thewellbybdantiques.com The best thing about greenhouses is their versatility. The sky truly is the limit. We’re continually inspired by the ways people incorporate them into their homes and daily lives. Clients are always sharing the creative ways they use them – as tea rooms, butterfly sanctuaries, horse stables, bunny habitats... a dinosaur pen. You name it. Every greenhouse is an invitation to use your imagination and create a personalized outdoor haven.” – Shane Brown Big Daddy's Antiques + The Well EARTHWORKS: HOUSES BY BYOUNG CHO By Byoung Cho Thames & Hudson • $80 THE LANDSCAPE OF MAN: SHAPING THE ENVIRONMENT FROM PREHISTORY TO THE PRESENT DAY By Geoffrey and Susan Jellicoe Thames & Hudson • $85
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HUDSON VALLEY LIGHTING Brice by Augusta Hoffman Studio Brice is a study in contrast – pairing lightness and structure through a sculptural, design-forward silhouette. A handmade paper voluminous shade appears to gently billow from its solid white oak base, evoking a sense of quiet movement. Decorative polished nickel buttons lend a subtle detail that elevates the piece with just the right edge. hvlgroup.com ARY Duo coffee table Fluted oak and top in oak burl ORMA Dinner table Satin varnished solid oak EMMANUELLE SIMON The ORMA collection is characterized by its fluid, wave-like undulations sculpted from honey- colored varnished solid wood. The tables evoke unified yet free duos, complementing, assembling and fitting together. ETRO HOME INTERIORS COLLECTION Woodstock 3-seater sofa With its generous proportions and peculiar design, the Woodstock sofa brings comfort and versatility to outdoor living. Inspired by the relaxed atmosphere of Majlis-style seating, it invites conviviality and informal elegance. Ideal for terraces, patios or garden lounges, Woodstock becomes the centerpiece of open-air relaxation, expressing the distinctive spirit of the Etro Home Interiors collection. etro.com THIERRY LEMAIRE PEO chair , crafted from solid wood and metal, resonates with Georges Braque’s artistic language, seamlessly blending abstraction with functionality. Brushed oak. thierry-lemaire.fr Philip Malmgren The ARY collection challenges with its free forms and artisanal virtuosity. The undulations formed by the fluted wood create a fluid rhythm and give the furniture all its rarity and uniqueness. The oak burl that adorns the tops reveals imaginary and unique landscapes, and enlivens table, bench or sideboard. emmanuellesimon.com ed i t o r ’s pi c k s
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Originality is at the core of everything Loomly Customs produces in its Austin studio. This women-led enterprise, founded by Delaney Joyce and Katreece Hattaway in 2024, makes customization effortless. A skillful team of in- house textile artists tailors distinctive fabrics, wallpapers and soft goods to align with clients’ specifications, no matter how complex. Joyce says Loomly’s business model arose from a place of curiosity. “We kept wondering why custom had to feel so rigid or slow. Designers had incredible ideas, but turning those ideas into finished goods felt limiting, and having patterns designed in-house specifically for a project was virtually nonexistent.” Collaboration is another vital part of Loomly’s approach, according to Joyce. “Honestly, our clients provide the inspiration. Sometimes they send a full mood board, sometimes it’s just a chair, a color palette, or even a vibe they’re trying to capture. From there, our textile designers take that small spark and build it into something real and layered. Watching that transformation never gets old.” Loomly’s dedication to fast turnarounds keeps pace in a world of rapid-fire deliverables; they typically work with a lead time of just 10 to 14 days, Joyce notes. “Designers are incredibly organized, but projects shift. We’ve helped with last-minute changes more times than I can count. Being able to say yes quickly, without large minimums, has made a huge difference for our clients.” Designing for designers is a joyful part of the process, she shares. “There’s something really fun about working with someone who already has such a clear vision. We get to step into their world and help bring their ideas to life. It feels less like a transaction and more like a creative partnership, which is exactly what we want.” – GWEN DONOVAN [ Loomly Customs ] Original, Period. This or That Pattern Play: Splashy or smaller-scale graphics? Intricate, intentional graphics. I love when you notice something new every time you look at it; the details make a space feel collected and thoughtful. Color Scheme: Eye-popping tones or calming neutrals? Eye-popping – give me the bold color moment. Even in a calm room, I want something that makes you stop. Me Time: Scrolling or streaming? Scrolling on Pinterest. I tell myself it’s research. Fromental + designer Young Huh have created Soru , a hand-painted silk wallcovering inspired by Korean Minhwa – the expressive folk painting tradition from the Joseon era. The design started as a personal commission for Young's own home, and translates traditional motifs – pine trees, peach blossoms and the iconic tiger-magpie pairing – into something fresh and contemporary, set against a peach-pink ombré sky. The name Soru means pavilion in Korean, a nod to the pavilions in classical Minhwa paintings that symbolize retreat & perspective. fromental.com younghuh.com A MOOD, A THOUGHT, A FEELING: INTERIORS By Young Huh Rizzoli • $55
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wabele Introducing Wabele —a trio of sinuous concrete fireplace surrounds conceived by AD100 designer Leyden Lewis and exclusively provided by Trueform Concrete. Drawing from West African art and refined through the lens of Art Deco geometry, these forms dissolve the line between utility and sculpture, between art and architecture. Crafted by hand in Trueform’s New Jersey studio and tailored precisely to your fireplace dimensions, each piece invites a sculptural presence into the heart of your most cherished space. C M Y CM MY CY CMY K aspire-ad-truefore-leyden-spring-2026.pdf 1 1/16/2026 9:35:47 AM
Marc Goodwin Tihany Design was responsible for the interior design, while BORD Architectural Studio handled the architecture. Set amidst vineyards, the dining terraces front both saucers, which appear to float above the landscape, tilted forward and topped with green roofs, while the wine making facilities are largely subterranean. Umbrellas courtesy of Tuuci. tuuci.com SAUSKA WINERY of TOKAJ RÁTKA, HUNGARY sauska.hu
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e d i t o r ’s p i c k s BROWN JORDAN SOLENNE collection by Ann Marie Vering makes a bold, refined statement in any setting with its signature parallel slats inspired by sun-filtering screens and modernist facades. Warm teak and powder-coated aluminum offer seamless detailing. brownjordan.com B&B ITALIA The Outdoor Collection expands the ERICA family with new designs by Antonio Citterio. From urban gardens to large hospitality areas, the new range strengthens Erica’s identity as a versatile and refined system. bebitalia.com TUPELO GOODS This HERITAGE COLLECTION Deck Loveseat in muted moss green draws from the oaks that anchor the Texas landscape. Rich and organic, this tone evokes shade, stillness and strength. tupelogoods.com DEDON Sebastian Herkner’s award-winning MBRACE collection is beloved for its modern material mix. Combining teak, woven fiber and an optional die-cast aluminum base, MBRACE is more distinct and richer than ever before. dedon.de WALTERS ADORE Side table Walters Studio Molded GFRC structure in choice of colors and texture. Walterswicker.com Patio Dining chair ETHIMO by Zanellato/Bortotto Natural Teak frame with combo-rope weave. Walterswicker.com/ethimo/patio MADE GOODS Hand-woven from luxurious, naturally textured lampakanay grass, the HALINA semi-flush mount chandelier illuminates every corner with a gorgeous golden glow. madegoods.com ACRE MIRAGE Chair the-acre.com
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ALL FIRED UP! Rethinking the grid and moving beyond In a design landscape increasingly shaped by surface and storytelling, tile has become more than a finishing touch – it’s a defining gesture moving beyond expected geometry and palette to explore texture, depth and nuance. Each installation reflects a disciplined understanding of craft, balanced by a willingness to test its limits. A commercial project in Dallas’s Bishop Arts District pairs tile and terracotta Sun Breeze Block from Riad Tile. Riad Tile
Rising design star Liad Schwartz, owner of Interiors with Liad, enjoys a celebrity following in Hollywood, ranging from top model Winnie Harlow to entertainers like RuPaul and Erika Jayne. His recent project in LA’s historic Los Feliz neighborhood created a backyard bath inspired by the pink- and-green palette of The Beverly Hills Hotel. Using Moroccan tiles from Zellige Home honored the residence’s Spanish architecture while adding richness and texture. “Zellige tile has an inherent depth and imperfection, which gives the space a jewel-box quality that’s special, layered and full of life,” Schwartz explains. The clients, a family with young children, wanted the bath to be a natural extension of their outdoor lifestyle. An intentional design is inviting without being too tempting for lengthy stays, Schwartz noted. “We were very conscious of making sure the bathroom didn’t become an excuse for the kids to retreat indoors and get distracted. The idea was: If the space is beautiful, functional and easy to use, why wouldn’t they want to pop in and head right back outside to the yard or pool?” Schwartz even designed a small bench so they could comfortably sit while changing, reinforcing the idea that this bathroom was an extension of the outdoor experience rather than a break from it. –GWEN DONOVAN LIAD SCHWARTZ IGNITES OUR LOVE AFFAIR WITH TILE What sparked your common vision to establish Riad Tile? Our shared passion for travel was the catalyst for starting the company. Immersing ourselves in different cultures and experiencing craftsmanship firsthand shaped the foundation of our business. Today, that perspective continues to guide us, deepening our appreciation for artisans around the world and the traditions behind the materials we’re honored to source. Which personality traits have helped you succeed? I often describe Kale as the gas and myself as the brake, both essential to a smooth and successful journey. Kale brings an entrepreneurial drive, constantly generating ideas and propelling the business forward. I focus on refinement and creative direction, with a deep appreciation for detail and aesthetic cohesion. This or That Retail Preference: In-person or online? Online retail is so convenient, but nothing beats experiencing a product in person and really getting a feel for the detail. I think we both feel more confident when sourcing or shopping for things in person. Couple Time: Streaming shows at home or a night on the town? If we had to choose, cuddling up in our cozy family room to stream a new show is our preference over a night out. Day Off: Entertaining or unwinding? I need both to feel balanced, honestly! However, Kale loves to entertain, and I appreciate any opportunity to connect with our friends and community. –GWEN DONOVAN RIAD TILE TIMELINE 2018 FULL-TIME VENTURE 2022 MOVED TO CURRENT WAREHOUSE AND SHOWROOM [ Design Duos ] Kale and Aubrey Butcher , married owners of Riad Tile in Dallas, achieve enviable couple goals by effectively merging their professional and personal lives. A vacation trip to Morocco in 2014 started their interest in unique tiles they discovered in that part of the world. Aubrey Butcher recently shared the origins of their business, the highlight of their workdays, and what it takes to manage a thriving enterprise. Moroccan tiles from Zellige Home . Jennifer Jenner Kale and Aubrey Butcher CLAY WITH CONVICTION on the record
Slightly uphill, at the end of one of the many alleys that intersect in the eclectic center of Trieste, lies Villa Solfina. Here you can breathe the Mitteleuropean air of the Friulian capital, which experienced its most flourishing period under the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The villa, built in 1860, was initially the private residence of a chocolatier, then passed to the hands of a shipowner, and finally became the lavish residence of the Swiss Consulate until 1977. Subsequently, it was purchased again and divided into several units. This marks the meticulous search of architect Mariano Zanon and his wife, Angela, an entrepreneur in the restaurant industry. BELOW THE DECORATIVE ELEMENTS FROM THE AUSTRO- HUNGARIAN ERA REQUIRED GREAT ATTENTION, – A MOSAICIST RESTORED THE STUNNING MOSAICS THAT ADORN WALLS AND FLOORS. Photography by Helenio Barbetta Styling Deborah Piana Agostinetti Villa Solfina, Trieste, Italy Project Zanon Architetti The restoration was long, meticulous and complex. The decorative elements from the Austro-Hungarian era required great attention, so they sought craftsmen with skills that are now rare – a mosaicist to restore the stunning mosaics that adorn walls and floors, a cabinetmaker, a plasterer and decorator, and a blacksmith for the ancient frames of the winter garden, which overlooks a small inner courtyard. HOMEOWNERS ARCHITECT MARIANO ZANON AND HIS WIFE, ANGELA o n t h e r e c o r d
J AV I E R S E N O S I A I N ’ S C O N J U N T O S AT É L I T E ith the exception of factories and warehouses, tall towers and military installations, most architecture gives at least a nod to nature. If nothing else, the view outside gets some consideration, even if the structure itself doesn’t necessarily play nice with the landscape around it. This is especially true when it comes to residential projects. Even the picture windows that punctuated 1950s tract homes were an attempt to open interiors to the outside. Frank Lloyd Wright, of course, was adamant about making a connection with the immediate environment. So too is Mexican architect Javier Senosiain, who makes earth itself a central component of his highly individual organic architecture. Senosiain, who has drawn from his compatriot predecessors Juan O’Gorman and Luis Barragán, as well as Wright and the Austrian artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, has long striven to avoid the straight and narrow. “Before we’re born,” he has noted, “we’re floating in our mother’s belly, like astronauts in space or a permanent Jacuzzi, but then we’re pushed into a box, a crib, and we move from one box to another throughout our lives – playpens, bedrooms, square houses, until we die and are put in another box.”
T E X T T H O M A S C O N N O R S P H O T O G R A P H Y L E A N D R O B U L Z Z A N O Senosiain’s determination to realize a more liberating, life- enhancing built environment is fully expressed in Conjunto Satélite, a semisubterranean complex located just outside Mexico City in Ciudad Satélite, the urban planning project conceived in 1954 by Mexican architects Mario Pani and José Luis Cuevas as a “city outside the city.” Although metropolitan sprawl ultimately surrounded their vision, Senosiain’s design remains a convincing testament to the possibility of shelter that is not only seamless with nature but also elementally joyful. The construction system for the Conjunto Satélite habitations consisted of a pneumatic structure used as formwork, onto which 2 inches of sprayed polyurethane was applied. The form was then deflated and the interior and exterior were coated with 1 centimeter of thick fiber cement. This created a structural sandwich, which was later covered with soil and grass. One of the key advantages of the surrounding vegetation is that the grass, shrubs and trees release oxygen through evapotranspiration, helping to counteract pollution. Another major benefit is that the Earth itself acts as an excellent thermal and acoustic insulator. Inside, temperatures remain between 66 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year.
HELD IN TRUST: G R O U N D E D I N T H E L A N D THE EARTH ITSELF SERVES AS A NATURAL THERMAL AND ACOUSTIC INSULATOR. TEMPERATURES REMAIN BETWEEN 66 O AND 70 O FAHRENHEIT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. M E X I C O 1 9 9 5 Although spatially linked on the sloping site, each of the four houses has its own pedestrian and vehicular access, its own garage and its own garden. Floor plans resemble a six-petaled flower with a central hub on which the peripheral rooms converge. During the day, the sliding wooden doors of the bedrooms can be opened to create a free-flowing plan; at night, they are closed to provide privacy. Large, irregularly shaped windows and constellations of round skylights bring the sunshine in. Reddish-hued clay tile floors underscore the homes’ fundamental connection to the Earth, and the flowing oneness of walls and ceilings adds to the experience of unrestricted space. Built-in seating follows the curve of the walls, and the kitchen and bathrooms are located along the perimeter, amplifying the essential openness of the spaces. “The interiors,” says Senosiain, “are designed to be harmonious and nurturing. They are concave spaces – like a hug or a shelter – that offer a sense of physical and psychological protection. Straight lines hardly exist in nature. The horizon is curved, gravity curves movement, everything turns in spirals, from the microcosm, such as the cells in our bodies, to the macrocosm, such as the universe and large galaxies. This causes human beings, consciously or unconsciously, to feel more attracted to these organic forms and spaces.”
MODERN MUSE IN GODFRE Y HILL AND NICO VENTER ’S JOHANNESBURG HOME , CLE AN LINES AND CURVED L ANDSCAPES TRANSFORM A BACKYARD WITH AN “AWKWARD TRIANGLE ” POOL INTO A SLEEK , SHAPE-SHIF TING OASIS. Photography Greg Cox Production Sven Alberding Bring the great outdoors inside with a sumptuous scent candle. Le Labo’s Verveine 32 elixir boasts earthy aromas like verbena leaf, eucalyptus, galbanum and violet to usher Mother Nature’s finest fragrances into your home. Le Labo Verveine 32 Classic Candle. $90 lelabofragrances.com Al Fresco Fragrance
GROUND CONTROL DIFFERENT PROPERTIES, DIFFERENT VIBES FOR MOTHER NATURE , UNINHIBITED TERRAIN IS THE PERFECT BL ANK CANVA S – ONE THAT CAN BE ENRICHED THROUGH A CLEVER APPLICATION OF HARDSCAPING AND LUSH FOLIAGE . BUT WHEN THE SKY IS (LITERALLY ) THE LIMIT, THE RIGHT DIRECTION CAN BE DE TERMINED BY A SIMPLE QUESTION: WHAT ’S THE VIBE? HERE , T WO PROJECTS WITH JUX TAPOSING VIBES SHOWCASE THE ABUNDANT, UNTAPPED POTENTIAL OF THE GRE AT OUTDOORS. FROM A TRADITIONAL TOUCH TO A MASTERCL A SS IN MODERNIT Y, E ACH SPACE CRE ATES A UNIQUELY PARADISIACAL PROPERT Y. By Kelsey Mulvey OLD-SCHOOL EDGE ME ANWHILE , IN BARTONVILLE , TE XAS, DAN HOUCHARD OF HOUCHARD DESIGN GROUP EMPLOYS STRATEGICALLY FRAMED VIEWS, L AYERED FOLIAGE AND WATER FE ATURES FROM PIT TE T ARCHITECTURALS. THE RESULT: A TIMELESS BACKDROP THAT STILL FEELS DISTINCTLY TE XAN. houchard.com Jenifer McNeil Baker, Jenifer Baker Photography Let the Sun Shine Goodbye cords and cables: These stylish, solar-powered lights elegantly illuminate. Brown Jordan Terra 16” Lantern with Teak brownjordan.com Craftmade Sea Scape Solar LED Outdoor Rechargeable Table Lamp craftmade.com Les Jardins Roam Solar Lantern serenaandlily.com Gloster AMBIENT Compass authenteak.com
COLORFUL COLLAB German painter and illustrator Olaf Hajek has created ad campaigns for the French department-store chain Printemps, holiday windows for Hermès, candle graphics for Diptyque and porcelain vessels for Meissen. Now, he has collaborated with Christopher Farr Cloth on a collection of four wallpapers and two printed linens, the first time his designs have been translated into textiles. The collection explodes with the bright colors and lush motifs Hajek is known for. For River of Joy (shown), he explains, “I wanted to create [an] almost dreamlike garden, with fountains, houses and symbolic elements... It’s about emotional richness and ornament as narrative space.” Dancing Parade initially looks retro, but closer inspection reveals figures garbed in fantastical Diaghilev-style costumes. “I focused on geometry, rhythm and collective movement,” Hajek observes. The figures “form a choreographed group, distinct identities that together create a powerful pattern.” Hajek developed his distinctive visual language “from a fascination with folkloric imagery, naïve painting and the poetic language of ornament across cultures,” he says. “I carry a broad internal archive shaped by Indian miniature painting, African and South American art, and vernacular storytelling. These influences are not direct references; they form an atmosphere.” Olaf Hajek teams up with Christopher Farr Cloth on a vibrant new collection Olaf's studio in Mallorca. Anthony Perez on the record VERNAL NOTES DEDAR FUNHAUS is joyful design with an edge – bold color, rhythmic pattern and personality in full voice. Think circus reimagined: less spectacle, more studied exuberance. dedar.com CW STOCKWELL AND SUNBRELLA The new JOY collection delivers heritage at bold scale – saturated hues and time-honored motifs reimagined for outdoor living. Rooted in design history, it’s crafted for the way we live now. cwstockwell.com sunbrella.com CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: MARAIS IN CITRUS, DUNE, PACIFIC, LAGOON CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: PATIO STRIPE IN SAND, INDIGO, MELON, PACIFIC CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: GRAMMELOT, MILLICENT, RHYME, ANNODO ARCOBALENI
H I G H L A N D P A R K , T E X A S TEXT SHANNON SHARPE PHOTOGRAPHY NATHAN SCHRODER Ashley Avrea Cathey’s Bold Approach To Design If there’s one thing that defines Ashley Avrea Cathey’s design firm, Avrea and Company, it’s their layered use of color, pattern and texture to create livable interiors. “We’re not afraid of color,” states Mackay Boynton, the company’s president. “But it’s always about using it with purpose.” Dining Room River of Joy Trees of Wonder That’s true of Trees of Wonder (below), wallpaper panels that feel Indian-inspired, but nevertheless retain their own personality. Dancing Vines recalls colorful African cloth but also feels just as identified with Secessionist aesthetics. Christopher Farr Cloth’s creative director, Michal Silver, says “There is a magical realism to his work with its explosion of color, abundance of detail, texture and storytelling.” Christopherfarrcloth.com –JORGE S. ARANGO
Case in point: a historic Highland Park, Texas, home designed to be simultaneously family friendly and showstopping. “People don’t look to us for plain, white boxes,” Boynton notes. This can be seen in the home’s unexpected blend of colors and styles, such as the sky blue found in the family room’s Phillip Jeffries grasscloth wallcovering and sofa from Smink, paired with an armchair and couch in deep purple. In the living room, a modern abstract painting hangs above a C&C Milano stripe on a classic custom chaise, while the dining room showcases a midcentury Slim Aarons print among antique furnishings. While bringing oomph to a home defines the firm’s style, they’re not afraid to embrace what’s already there. For this home, the team leaned into the dark wood walls of the office- cum-game room by layering in vintage pieces. And for the screened-in porch, they looked to the homeowners’ furnishings. In the end, the home captures what the firm does best: create visually rich spaces without losing sight of everyday life. Family Room
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Game Room THE TEXAS EDIT John Gregory Antiques • Embree and Lake • Dessin Fournir • B&B Italia • Ralph Lauren Elizabeth Dow • Phillip Jeffries • Pavoni Leather • The Danish Store • Smink Furniture David Truett Rugs • C&C Milano • Iatesta Studio • Holland and Sherry Harrison Van Horn • Gerald Bland Antiques • Joel Cooner Artifacts
INTERIOR DESIGN DONALD MACDONALD ARCHITECTURE GEDDES ULINSKAS BUILDER NORMAN CHARLES CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY R. BRAD KNIPSTEIN STYLIST LUCY BAMMAN e d i to r’s p i c k
Interior designer Donald MacDonald set off this custom banquette upholstered in a soft pink Perennials performance fabric with yellow Bacco chairs from Design Within Reach . Coordinating stools line the kitchen island, above which hang crystal Jonathan Browning Studio pendants. Read the full article by Shannon Sharpe at aspiremetro.com/donaldmacdonald S A N F R A N C I S C O , C A L I F O R N I A COUP D'OEIL (at a glance)
T E X T K E L S E Y M U LV E Y P H O T O G R A P H Y N AT H A N S C H R O D E R I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R I N S A N D E R A R C H I T E C T U R E S H M A R C H I T E C T S A T A C T I L E F Ê T E S T U C C O Y O U C A N F E E L , A R C H E S T H A T F L I R T A N D T I L E S T H A T T E A S E Fate was at work when a family in Fort Worth, Texas, asked Erin Sander to put the finishing touches on their Spanish Revival home: The Dallas-based designer has spent a lot of time in Spain and noticed the country’s style influence has been sprouting up all over the Lone Star State. “It works well with Mexican details, as well as has a true Western sensibility.” While Spanish-inspired spaces might be trending, Sander didn’t want to design a home that merely fit a mold; she wanted to create a residence imbued with an authentic sense of place. To do so, the architecture and interior design had to be in lockstep. With raked plaster surfaces, fascia details and exaggerated arched windows, the newly built residence from Mark Hoesterey of SHM Architects epitomizes Spanish Revival style. However, it was the architecture’s “very true Spanish details” that gave Sander some autonomy on the décor. “It gave us the ability to create younger, more unique interiors,” she describes. “We brought vintage pieces in and added a little bit of edge, so it felt fresh and new for the next generation of their family.” The discourse between design and architecture is on full display in the great room: While plastered walls and a vaulted, wood-clad ceiling feel distinctly Spanish, table lamps from Dumais Made and golden mohair swivel chairs provide a hint of modernity. “Right away, it defines a tone that there’s something different here,” she states. “We’re pushing the envelope.” A gallery hall flanks the perimeter of the great room and gives guests the opportunity to experience the architecture, furnishings and antiquities all at once. “It sets up the estate feeling of the property,” she explains, “with a grace and elegance that is beautiful.” Meanwhile, the kitchen possesses a crafted tactility with handmade concrete underfoot, an assortment of artisanal pottery and a backsplash composed of Daniel Heath’s handmade and hand-painted tiles. The cabinetry is coated in a muted green, one of Sander’s signature colors, to tie the hand- wrought details together. “We love to use it as a neutral, but it really brings a lot more life to a space,” she notes. “White would fall flat and wouldn’t have nearly as much character.” For areas like the living room and kitchen, an amalgamation of furnishings and finishes blur the line between architecture and design. However, in the home’s more private spaces, carefully curated statement pieces provide an atmospheric charm. Sander is particularly fond of the Catalonian door – sourced from Spain, of course – that leads into the client’s office. “She wanted the door itself as a piece of art,” the designer shares. Though the residence beautifully captures a Spanish sentiment, Sander employed smaller details to give “a giant nod” to the family’s Texas roots. (After all, everything’s bigger in Texas.) Local artists like Jon Flaming cover the walls, while the husband’s collection of monogrammed cowboy boots is proudly displayed on the bookshelf in his study. “It’s a huge part of his identity and personal style,” Sander explains. “Knowing that he’ll be able to actually appreciate them from now on is really special.”
MARK HOESTEREY OF SHM ARCHITECTS BRINGS A SPANISH SENTIMENT TO THIS NEW BUILD IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS. HERE, SMOOTH FAÇADE AND SUBTLE CURVES PAIR WELL WITH HAND-DRAWN, CUSTOM-MADE LANTERNS.
DESIGNER ERIN SANDER ENLISTED LOCAL ARTISTS TO GIVE THIS HOME A SENSE OF PLACE. IN THE ENTRYWAY , JON FLAMING ARTWORK HANGS ABOVE A FORGED IRON CONSOLE FROM FORMATIONS. POTTERY SOURCED FROM LOCAL ARTISANS IN OAXACA, MEXICO, ROUNDS OUT THE LOOK.
KNOWN AS “THE HOME’S NODE,” THE GREAT ROOM’S VAULTED CEILINGS OFFER A HEIGHT-DEFYING DRAMA. BELOW, THE SPACE IS FURNISHED WITH YELLOW MOHAIR SWIVEL CHAIRS, A BDDW LEATHER CONSOLE, A JONATHAN BROWNING STUDIOS LIGHT FIXTURE, A CAROL PIPER RUG, A STAHL + BAND CHAIR, AND TABLE LAMPS FROM DUMAIS MADE.
A THOUGHTFUL MIX OF MATERIALS – AS SEEN IN THIS BATHROOM – ISN’T JUST A WAY TO HONOR THE HOME’S SPANISH REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE; IT’S A PILLAR OF SANDER’S DESIGN ETHOS.
PERSONAL MEMENTOS, INCLUDING THE CLIENTS’ MONOGRAMMED BOOTS, FLANK THE STUDY’S SHELVES, OFFERING AN INIMITABLE EDGE TO THIS FAMILY HOME.
THE SITTING ROOM'S PLASTER WALLS ARE DRENCHED IN A MOODY GRAY, BRINGING A COZY QUALITY TO THIS CORNER OF THE HOME. SANDER COMPLETES THE ROOM WITH LEATHER-ACCENTED SEATING AND A MATT CAMRON RUG.
IRONWARE SCONCES, DANIEL HEATH TILES AND A RANGE FROM LACANCHE GIVE THIS MUTED-GREEN KITCHEN A FEEL THAT IS BOTH GROUNDED AND GOURMET. “ W E K N E W T H E L A C A N C H E R A N G E WA S G O I N G T O B E S U C H A L A R G E PA R T O F T H E K I T C H E N , S O W E WA N T E D T O F O C U S O N I T B E I N G A B E A U T I F U L H A N D M A D E R A N G E , ” S A N D E R S H A R E S .
Humility, true humility, can stop us in our tracks when we encounter it – in part because we rarely do encounter it. But meekness doesn’t inspire, and while being unassertive is admirable, being unassuming is less so. What holds in human behavior echoes in interior design, where the plain can be powerful, the simple stunning. Kvarnbacken, the summer home of interior architect ClaesMikael Svensson and Alexander Brasch, head of design at GANT, is clearly envisioned . Everything is in its place, but everything occupies its place quite naturally. Randomness, for all its virtue, doesn’t really play out here. Yet these rooms are not quite studied either. A chair sitting beneath a figurative medallion in a hallway reads not so much as a tableau but a sensible place to plop down and take off one’s shoes. Situated outside Uppsala, about an hour north of Stockholm, the 19th-century property spoke to the couple the moment they saw it. “It was not in perfect condition. It wasn’t grand. It wasn’t polished. But it had presence,” recalls Brasch. “It felt like a very small manor house, with high ceilings, tiled stoves in every room, generous windows.” Once home to a miller and his family, and later, to the widow of the village vicar, the house showed its years, and although not expert restorers, Svensson and Brasch threw themselves into the rigors of rehabilitation. “The most difficult part has been accepting imperfection,” shares Svensson. “In a 19th-century house, nothing is straight. Walls lean. Floors slope. Angles shift. Instead of correcting these ‘flaws,’ we learned to highlight them. What came naturally was understanding atmosphere. Proportion. Context. Knowing when something feels right. Restoration is not only technical – it’s also intuitive.” N O R R T Ä L J E S W E D E N T E X T T H O M A S C O N N O R S P H O T O G R A P H Y I N G A L I L L S N I T T S T Y L I S T G I L L R E N L U N D I N T E R I O R D E S I G N C L A E S M I K A E L S V E N S S O N A N D A L E X A N D E R B R A S C H M O D E S T Y E T M E A N I N G F U L A P I C T O R I A L E X P L O R A T I O N O F I N S T I N C T I V E I N D I V I D U A L I T Y , W H E R E I M P E R F E C T I O N I S P A R T O F T H E N A R R A T I V E “We did not renovate room by room in a conventional way,” notes Brasch. “Instead, we began where curiosity pulled us. The very first project was clay-plastering the walls in the small salon. We had read about its insulating qualities and how it allows a house to breathe. We thought it might take an afternoon. It did not. It was a humbling introduction to traditional building methods.” While not out to create a period-perfect effect, the homeowners delighted in uncovering wide plank floors, timbered beams, and some of the original color schemes. But when the past was truly past, they moved on. “The kitchen floor had to be newly made due to old water damage, something that initially felt almost painful,” relates Svensson. “But we’ve learned that an old house is forgiving. It has already lived many lives. It can carry careful additions without losing its integrity.” One of the most gratifying aspects of the project for the two was developing a new love for antiques, folk art and traditional craftsmanship, which led them to create Diorama Interior, an Instagram platform for antiques. “In the beginning, we were almost like calves on spring grass, enthusiastic and curious,” Brasch recalls. “As our knowledge deepened, we became more selective. Rather than populating the house quickly, we allowed the interiors to evolve slowly and organically.” “The house taught us to look deeper, to value what already exists, and to understand history as something living,” adds Svensson. “Antiques are not relics; they are functional objects meant to be used, just as generations before us used them. They remind us that beauty was once inseparable from utility. Kvarnbacken feels like both a new beginning and a closing of a circle – a contemporary life rooted in 19th-century craftsmanship.” ( 1 8 4 0 s )
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T E X T T H O M A S C O N N O R S P H O T O G R A P H Y J A S O N VA R N E Y S T Y L I S T G A B R I E L L E L A N G D O N I N T E R I O R D E S I G N G E O R G E M A R R O N E A N D M I C H A E L N O C E R A Vintage Saarinen and Mies pieces and a Louis Poulsen Panthella floor lamp occupy a sunny corner of the den.
I A corner of the primary bedroom, furnished with a vintage Widdicomb bureau and an Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman. mitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but that old saw is an oxymoron if ever there was one. After all, flattery is anything but sincere. And nothing beats the genuine article. While plenty of today’s product designers and architects have kept the midcentury modern aesthetic alive with their creative renditions of a style that first captured the public when Harry Truman was in the White House, this home outside Philadelphia is the real deal. F R E S H L Y P R E S S E D M e e t t h e n e w s t e w a r d s o f A r n o l d S c h a f f n e r ’ s 1 9 5 0 m o d e r n i s t g e m
The airy, laid-back living room is set with iconic pieces by Hans Wegner, George Nakashima, Isamu Noguchi and Frank Gehry. An array of chairs – including pieces by Norman Cherner and George Nakashima – is paired with the walnut- and-oak dining table. Built in 1959, the 4300-square-foot residence was designed for artist Carolyn Blish by Chicago-based architect Arnold Schaffner. Situated on several acres alongside a creek, the house is oriented to the outdoors with amply scaled windows and linked to nature by an abundant use of wood and stone. It was showing its age when current owners George Marrone and Michael Nocera acquired it, but entranced by its period charm, they didn’t hesitate to invest a little effort and give the property a sympathetic refresh. “Our initial changes were essentially cosmetic, removing wall-to-wall shag carpeting and wallpaper, and repainting,” recalls Marrone, who credits the TV series “Mad Men” for fueling his interest in midcentury design. “Later, we tackled larger renovations in the kitchen and baths once we really knew how we wanted to live in the home.” Over time, the couple – avid collectors of vintage and modern furniture and art – added to their holdings to outfit the house. A Hans Wegner settee, George Nakashima coffee table, and Frank Gehry Wiggle Stool are all at home in the living room, where the pitched ceiling is strung with beams of Douglas fir and the wall-filling fireplace is clad in Pennsylvania flagstone. “I definitely don’t like clutter,” shares Marrone, whose go-to sources include 1stDibs, Artnet and Chairish. “But I do enjoy collecting, so am now at a point where if something is coming in, something else is going out.” Although the couple’s furnishings are significant, there’s nothing showroom-like about the way they inhabit the space. For all the qualities they have in common, the pieces that populate the living room project an almost disparate air, a sort of lazily comfortable, serendipitous ease.
The kitchen was refreshed with new quartz counters, custom cabinets and wide- plank European oak floors.
In the primary bedroom, a Crate and Barrel bed keeps company with a vintage Kurt Østervig chair and a George Nelson bench. The primary bathroom, graced with a big new window. The custom teak vanity is topped with quartz. Flooring from Ann Sacks . This goes double in the den, where the original walnut paneling now keeps company with a Jonathan Adler Desmond screen divider, and one can kick back on an Emmy sofa from Design Within Reach and set a drink down on a classic Richard Schultz Petal Table from Knoll. A casualness pervades the dining room, too. Framed at one end by a mirrored wall and built-in sideboard made of walnut, the table is surrounded by two Norman Cherner chairs, two George Nakashima grass-seat chairs and a pair of anonymous walnut chairs. The relatively compact, open-plan kitchen, which the homeowners spruced up with the addition of a built-in pantry, new quartz counters, custom cabinets and wide-plank European oak floors, still sports such Space Age features as a wall clock attached to the brick that surrounds the wall-mounted ovens. Pursuing a subtly studied approach, the homeowners have created an environment that speaks clearly to their taste and lifestyle. And as much as they love the rooms they’ve fashioned, they are perhaps even more taken with what lies beyond four walls. “Over time,” shares Marrone, “I really came to appreciate the vision of the landscape artist who built this home. Each room has a dialogue with its surroundings, and no matter the time of day or the season, the views are beautiful. It really has made me take the time to relax and slow down.”
The back terrace sports a lounging area that the designer had enclosed in a stone wall that further tied the house to its surroundings. T h e D u t c h d e s i g n e r b r i n g s a l i f e o f t r a v e l t o a v i l l a i n t h e s o u t h o f F r a n c e M A D E L O N O U D S H O O R N S PA A R G A R E N T H E N O M A D C O M E S H O M E T E X T J O R G E S . A R A N G O P H O T O G R A P H Y S PA C E C O N T E N T S T U D I O I N T E R I O R D E S I G N M A D E L O N O U D S H O O R N S PA A R G A R E N
A nearly 14-foot shelving unit of steel and wood emphasizes the height of the dining area and holds bottles and vases from around the world.
In the dining area, enormous Totem pendant lamps provide spectacular illuminated sculptural form along with vintage Osaka chandeliers designed by Jules Wabbes for the Japan World Expo in 1970. The steel and glass table is custom.
Gaggenau appliances and MDF rattan-look cabinetry with Catchii pulls distinguish the kitchen. The kitchen backsplash is a mural inspired by Giorgio Morandi’s still life paintings. I f there is any constant in the life of Madelon Oudshoorn Spaargaren, owner of Amsterdam-based design studio MOS Interiors, it is travel. As a child, she was raised peripatetically among Australia, England, Venezuela and Oman. Even as an adult, when she settled in her native Netherlands with her husband and four children – two boys and two girls – “We moved a lot in Amsterdam,” she admits, adding by way of explanation with a sardonic smile, “We do like renovating homes.” Her globe-trotting, Oudshoorn Spaargaren explains, “exposed me early to different cultures, histories and aesthetics. Traveling has become my greatest addiction. I am endlessly fascinated by what drives people and civilizations. I return home with stories, knowledge, fabrics and objects found along the way, all of which inevitably find their place in my interiors. If I could, I would live as a nomad.”
The living room sofas are upholstered in Larsen fabric. Oudshoorn Spaargaren designed all fireplaces to be sculptural elements.
A Cambodian statue bequeathed to Oudshoorn Spaargaren by her mother, which is illuminated by a Roche sconce by Artinox . A copper shop display table features Dutch artist Nicolette Bénard’s Barbie sculptures, which interrogate female standards of beauty. Next to it is a work by Czech artist Milan Kunc. In the foreground, a floor lamp by Moooi . It is no surprise, then, that the 7,535-square-foot, 18th-century villa the family purchased near Grasse – called Mas des Sources (or Farmhouse of the Springs, for the natural water sources dotting the surrounding countryside) – should embody a consummately global aesthetic. The house was first transformed in the 19th century by an admiral in the entourage of Napoleon Bonaparte. According to local legend, Bonaparte himself sojourned here while traveling through the South of France. When they first renovated Mas des Sources in 1999, it was, she describes, “a cache-misère,” a French word loosely translated as “camouflage” and implying an attractive façade that conceals a dilapidated interior. Oudshoorn Spaargaren added two baths above the kitchen to give each room en suite conveniences, but other measures were primarily cosmetic. In 2023, however, the family discovered moisture damage behind stairs and walls due to groundwater that was, she states, “like a river running through the cache-misère.” A more radical renovation became necessary. The designer removed a whole floor above the dining area to achieve an airier, double-height space. She also collapsed the nine bedrooms into seven and compensated for some of the diminished guest quarters with a two-bed trailer parked beneath the trees off the terraces outside the house. She also enlarged the kitchen and replaced cabinetry with MDF panels that had a rattan-like texture and made it “less Provençale” overall. Floors were also replaced using wide wood planking. Oudshoorn Spaargaren designed an organic-form fireplace reminiscent of a kiva in the dining area and clad walls in earthen-colored plaster. “It suited the site,” she notes, pointing to the rolling hills covered with old-growth trees that surround the house. “I like a lot of light, but I never do white walls,” she explains. Windows on the first floor were converted to French doors to amplify the light and offer easy access to terraced gardens, an outdoor kitchen, a pool and lounging areas.
The designer collaborated with Belgian artists on the mural enveloping the stairwell. Next to it is a sculpture by Peter de Vries.
Art Deco tables flank a bed designed by MOS Interiors, who also designed the wardrobes. The bed boasts fabrics by Élitis and Pierre Frey . A skylight brings natural light into the windowless bathroom space. CBL (Carrelages Bâtiment du Littoral) tiles create a dimensional geometric design. The revamped interiors became an exotic mix of global fabrics and artifacts. “I am a real lover of African and Indian cultures,” she shares. Textiles and artifacts reveal these predilections. But true to her world-traveler nature, they mingle with Cambodian sculpture, vases from Morocco, ironwork by local artisans, modern lighting by Moooi (living room) and LZF (massive Totem pendants over dining table), and murals reminiscent of Ndebele art from South Africa (enveloping a stairwell) and on a backsplash in the kitchen, the latter inspired by Giorgio Morandi’s still life paintings. “The renovations had to be done so that Mas des Sources will last another hundred years,” states Oudshoorn Spaargaren.
The pool, formerly painted Mediterranean blue, received a more glamorous countenance with mosaic tiles in green, copper and gold. The restored trailer was a prop from an interior design show that Oudshoorn Spaargaren had painted inside and out by Belgian artists. It serves as overflow guest quarters when the house is full. “A HOUSE IS A CARRIER OF TIME, STORIES AND PEOPLE,” OUDSHOORN SPAARGAREN AVERS. G R A S S E F R A N C E
The outdoor dining area features a custom-designed table, a birdcage purchased almost 40 years ago and a green-glazed vase from Morocco.
Sophistication, whimsy and some quirky family history come together in a Santa Barbara house designed by Andrea Schumacher F O R E V E R Y O U N G T E X T J O R G E S . A R A N G O P H O T O G R A P H Y R O G E R D AV I E S I N T E R I O R D E S I G N A N D R E A S C H U M A C H E R
Becker Henson Niksto’s elegantly modern interpretation of a pirate ship is made of board-formed concrete, stucco and cedar. A Godzilla statue constructed from old motorcycle parts hints at the home’s youthful inhabitant. In keeping with the client’s millennial personality, landscape architect Barefoot Design installed what Schumacher refers to as clumpy “Dr. Seuss-style grass.” Every Halloween of Ryan Mori’s childhood, his father tricked out their house in Santa Barbara with a “Pirates of the Caribbean” theme, which boasted elaborate decorations like sails on the roof and a wooden ship’s bow. “Trick-or-treaters who dressed as pirates got an extra bag of themed toys,” Mori recalls. So when Mori, now 24 and a property manager, aspiring writer and video game designer, demolished the residence to build something more to his tastes, he asked architects at Becker Henson Niksto to incorporate understated references to those seasonal adornments into a modern design.
The choice of exposed plumbing fittings throughout the house is meant to bring in a modern industrial vibe. Waterstone Endeavor Wheel Pulldown Faucet - Lever Sprayer A T C L O S E R A N G E
Then Mori met Andrea Monath Schumacher on a plane, and upon learning she was a designer, he regaled her with his intentions for the new house. It sounded a bit eccentric, but Schumacher gave her flight companion her contact information, and he followed up with the architects’ plans. Indeed, their “pirate” touches were light rather than literal: a glass “plank” walkway over a fountain below and concrete “lily pads” that would convey visitors over water to the front door. “He’s confident and a little edgy,” explains the designer. So Schumacher responded with a program that captured Mori’s young energy but balanced it with the sophistication that comes with age and experience. That sometimes meant toning down Mori’s impulses. For example, he wanted the entire kitchen surfaced in slabs of Antolini’s amethyst Precioustone Collection – illuminated from behind, no less. “I pushed back because it was going to be too much,” she states. “Instead, we used it in the butler’s pantry,” and deployed Azul Macaubas quartzite throughout the rest of the kitchen. Designer Andrea Schumacher deployed frosted glass in the kitchen to ensure privacy from the neighboring house without cutting down on natural light. COUNTERTOPS In order to avoid a stone seam, Schumacher inset a honed granite workspace into the island. Azul Macaubas quartzite dominates backsplashes and countertops in the kitchen. FLOORING Large-format Porcelanosa tiles resemble black concrete. BUILT-IN VITRINE A cabinet set into the wall balances industrial elements in the kitchen with handcrafted organic pottery and a painting by Santa Barbara artist Colette Cosentino. FIXTURES The fixtures are intentionally industrial-looking to suit the client’s edgy millennial personality. SEATING Vanguard barstools at the kitchen island were upholstered in Jean-Paul Gaultier’s Komodo fabric, referencing the client’s head-to-toe tattoos.
The LIVING ROOM features a spectacular suspended fireplace, original Milo Baughman chairs also upholstered in Gaultier’s Komodo fabric, a Vanguard sofa and an original 1970s Jacques Duval-Brasseur praying mantis coffee table with an illuminated purple mica tail.
DINING ROOM Vintage Milo Baughman dining chairs surround beneath a Tord Boontje Swarovski Blossom chandelier. They sit atop a Perennials custom Tibetan rug. “He also had a lot of things he wanted, but the house was just not that big,” even at 6,000 square feet. That meant packing multiple functions into individual spaces. A room downstairs triples as a home theater, lounging and entertaining space and recording studio. The butler’s pantry with the amethyst walls also accommodates a wet bar with “a faucet that does all sorts of things – water that can be still or sparkling, hot or cold,” describes Schumacher, hidden storage space, a laundry chute and washer and dryer, all in a very narrow square footage. Throughout, Schumacher subtly references Mori’s millennial predilections. “His tattoos, intentionally artful, treat the body as a canvas,” observes Schumacher. To wit: she upholstered original Milo Baughman chairs in the living room and Vanguard barstools at the kitchen island in Jean-Paul Gaultier’s Komodo fabric, whose graphic quality evokes tattoo artistry. The studded passementerie on the customized Vanguard sofa adds a confident edge while maintaining fashion- forward refinement. Other accents lean unconventionally nervy: black titanium on the kitchen’s hood and range, faucets and fixtures with exposed mechanics that impart industrial chic, the snake motif of a guestroom blanket, the open-plan main space’s black concrete-look tiles, and a 1970s Jacques Duval-Brasseur praying mantis coffee table whose illuminated tail is made of purple mica. The latter, while unquestionably a costly collectible, nevertheless has a whimsy that complements a life- size, three-headed dragon suspended from the ceiling and a Godzilla sculpture made of old motorcycle parts outside, both by Kalifano Metal Art. “I had to talk him into doing the chandelier dragon since he had never done anything like it,” admits Mori. “But I assured him we were building the house with the load in mind.” Nearby, Schumacher offset all the whimsy with a cabinet flush with the wall that she accessorized with organic pottery and Asian artifacts. “It’s important to me that a house looks collected over time,” Schumacher shares. “I hate it when a house looks like you haven’t been anywhere.” No chance of that here. This residence is fun and fanciful, but also decidedly cool and collected. Throughout, Schumacher subtly references Mori’s millennial predilections. “His tattoos, intentionally artful, treat the body as a canvas,” observes Schumacher.
Custom Celestial Pebble pendant lights cascade down several floors of the STAIRWELL . OPPOSITE PAGE CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: RECORDING STUDIO/ HOME THEATER has walls upholstered in a textured Élitis fabric, carved-wood African coffee tables, a dramatic tiger rug from Summerland Oriental Rugs and a painting of Picasso as a young man. BACKYARD O. W. Lee's outdoor furniture by a concrete wall-lined pool. A cedar-swathed GUESTROOM boasts a famous Audrey Hepburn image rendered in miniature photographs of multicolored donuts by New York artist Candice CMC. The light fixture is from Visual Comfort.
T E X T T H O M A S C O N N O R S P H O T O G R A P H Y H E L E N I O B A R B E T T A I N T E R I O R D E S I G N R A F F A E L E C O R S A R O A N D G A B R I E L L A C AT A L D I The homeowners enjoy a view of the sea from their 17th-century home.
O R T I G I A , S I C I L Y , I T A L Y R e j e c t i n g s h o w r o o m s h e e n , a d e s i g n - s a v v y d u o t u r n s w e a r a n d t e a r i n t o a m a s t e r c l a s s i n s o u l laking paint, splintered wood. Rust, erosion, water damage. To some, these read as nothing but signs of ruin and waste, intimations of mortality, a shadow over sunny days. To others, a delight in the manifestations of time passing is not morbid, but marvelous. Earth, poet George Meredith penned in his ode to autumn, “smells regeneration/In the moist breath of decay.” In 2022, after years of working in fashion and the recent opening of their modern antiques gallery and interior design business, 7887 Gallery Studio, in Reggio Emilia, Raffaele Corsaro and Gabriella Cataldi treated themselves to a Sicilian escape in search of inspiration. Vacationing on Ortigia – the island that forms the historical center of Syracuse in Sicily – they wandered from the tourist-filled streets near the waterfront to explore quieter byways, where they came across a crumbling, 17th-century palazzo. When they returned to house hunt a few months later, they visited 25 properties; little did they know the last one they’d be shown would be the time- worn pile they had encountered earlier. P A T I N A M A K E S P E R F E C T
Limestone walls, cement tiles and stainless steel designed by 7887 Gallery Studio project a warm functionality in the kitchen.
The living room is replete with fine design, including a 1970s velvet sofa and companion armchair by Kazuhide Takahama, a steel coffee table by Giovanni Offredi and a Fiore di Loto pendant by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos , 1961. An artful arrangement: a Brutalist iron sconce created by Marcello Fantoni in the 1970s, a bronze head from Benin and a sculpture of bronze and lapis lazuli by Sergio Fiorentino. Built in 1600 on what was once a main thoroughfare, the palazzo was transformed in the 1930s to become a clinic and nursery. It later reverted to residential use, but after sustaining damage in an earthquake in 1990, it was abandoned. By the time Corsaro and Cataldi acquired it, the property had been reinforced and made safe, but it remained in a rough state. “In the courtyard,” recalls Cataldi, “time seemed to have stood still, with rusty machinery and scaffolding that had been abandoned for over 20 years. Two palm trees stubbornly emerged from the cracks in the lava stone floor, a silent sign of nature’s resistance. When we entered the building, we found a state of total decay – windows with broken glass, widespread dampness and completely deteriorated plaster.” From the start, notes Corsaro, the couple was determined to “bring back to light the original beauty of the building without erasing its decadent charm, leaving the passage of the centuries through it visible.” They restored existing doors, cleared away multiple layers of plaster to better reveal the original, arched vaults and reunited rooms that had been fragmented over time.
In the sitting room, a custom brass bar designed by 7887 Gallery Studio and a 17th-century terracotta vessel.
A Vanessa Bed in lobster red by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, paired with nightstands carved from blocks of Modica stone. A 1950s brass mirror hangs above a stone sink, crafted from an antique fountain. “For the furnishings, we chose light and, at times, slightly eccentric elements, capable of enhancing the beauty of the building without overpowering it,” describes Cataldi. “Materials such as steel, designed to almost disappear and blend into the spaces, coexist with iron and damask and panne velvets, recalling the ancient Baroque magnificence so present in the Val di Noto and in the history of the building. Stone is another fundamental element, ever present – fragments of columns, sculpted heads that emerge like memories. For us, it’s essential that the interiors be perceived as a continuous narrative, made up of elements that seem never to have been added but simply always existed, preserved by time.” The homeowners’ essentially minimalist approach allows the past to shine through while still expressing a very contemporary spirit. In shape and color, an iron Vanessa Bed in lobster red (by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina) is a vivid contrast to the earth-hued barrel vault above it. A sitting room – floored in vintage Sicilian cement tiles sourced from local antique dealers – features a brass-clad wet bar of the couple’s own design, snug within a niche. A smooth plaster wall in the living room is punctuated with a trio of disparate objects: a Brutalist iron sconce created by Marcello Fantoni in the 1970s, a bronze head from Benin and a sculpture of bronze and lapis lazuli made by artist friend Sergio Fiorentino. “This is our escape, a place we return to whenever we can find some free time, not just in the summer, but throughout the year,” shares Cataldi. “Here, everything slows down, time expands and life becomes simpler. Everything we need is already here – the sea, nature, history and people – and that’s what makes it truly special.”
last words Elsa Young D I STINCT, IN E VE RY WAY South African architect Anthony Orelowitz has designed a home for his family that reinvents what it means to make a haven in Johannesburg. Three "porthole" windows on the underside of the swimming pool on the upper level cast a liquid light over a covered section of the courtyard below.
Jewel Box Spaces Delight and Dazzle at the Kingston Design Showhouse By Gwen Donovan Imagination reigned at the 2025 Kingston Design Showhouse, produced by the nonprofit Kingston Design Connection. The complete down-to-the-studs renovation of a stately 19th-century brick residence rendered a blank canvas for designers and makers whose skills elevated a variety of distinctive spaces. Each finely-considered room reflected the creative minds of talented contributors, making it an enduring – and popular – tradition focused on celebrating the upstate New York design community. aspiremetro.com/2025-kingston-showhouse All showhouse photography by Phil Mansfield unless otherwise noted.
Library and Patio/Garden Room AphroChic Designers: Jeanine C. Hays and Bryan Mason, Ellenville, NY Sources: California Closets – Upstate New York customized hand-milled shelving system, AphroChic To Be Free Collection of home furniture and décor; FN Furniture outdoor furniture. Rose Music Room JL Caccamo Designs Designers: Jessica and Lynda Caccamo, Troy, NY Sources: Benjamin Moore trim paint in Kept Love Letters; Sydney Harbour Paint Company wall and ceiling lime wash in English Rose; Artist Painting Company decorative wall painting/lime wash application; Revolution Performance Fabrics window treatments; Modern Matter closet hardware; Hudson Valley Lighting Group lighting; MC Home antique plant stand; Mark Nelson Designs area rug; Vanity Sloth Avarice Antiques music stand and sheet music; Mack Sikora sculpture; Jenny Kemp acrylic paintings; Fair side table. Living Room Casa Marcelo Designer: Abigail Marcelo, Salisbury, CT Sources: Benjamin Moore paint, Porter Teleo wallpaper, Jensin Okunishi Studio rug, Arteriors Home chandelier, Fenestella NY and The Gallery at 200 Lex vintage sofa, Casa Marcelo Home pillows, Craig Anthony Longhurst ribbon chair/ coffee table/floor lamp, Cody Brgant stools, Ian Ingersoll bar, Montage Antiques console, Peter Cusack Studio painting, Cottage and Campe nook console, Lakeville Interiors window treatments, Revolution Fabrics window fabric, Schumacher window edging tape, Ani the Artist carved mirror, Nicole Jurain Pottery vase, Fox Object styling, The McKenzie Shoppe select décor, Upscale Movers USA moving.
Hall Bath Designer: Brooke Cotter, New York City and the Hamptons Sources: Geometrie wallpaper; Palmer Works custom cherry vanity; Peconic Kitchen & Bath stone material and fabrication; Benjamin Moore paint; Robert E. Otto Glass, Inc. vanity mirror; Bespoke Glass custom stained glass window cover; Nicole Jurain pottery; Autumn Sonata towels; Mayer & Ko custom wood shower bench; Lauren Cunneen Art acrylic paintings; Modern Matter robe hooks, soap dish and toilet paper holder; MSI Surfaces tile. Primary Room House of Brinson Designer: Susan Brinson, Hudson Valley, NY Sources: Benjamin Moore paint in Kasbah, Victorian Mauve and Mauve Blush; Waterhouse Wallhangings FRONTENAC custom color wallpaper; In Common With table lamp; Art & Forge closet hardware from James Williamsburg Collection; Winslow Antiques chair, side tables and accessories; Thomas Winslow custom closet millwork; Ball and Claw antique accessories; Fromental Ukiyo-E needlepoint cushion and Kiku Edo bronze cushion; Turner and Turner wallpaper installation. Study Lyndsey Alexander Design Studio Designer: Lyndsey Alexander, Catskill, NY and New York City Sources: Sawkille Co. painted chair; Dedar Milano Moiré Chanvre 009 wallpaper; L.A. Painting lacquer painting; SP Woodenworks custom bar; Burke & Pryde couture pigeons and medieval shell plant pots; Benjamin Moore paint in Outer Banks; Caliber Granite blue fusion quartzite bar counter. William Brinson
Upstairs Hallway Damour Drake Designer: Maryline Damour, Hudson Valley, NY. Founder of Kingston Design Connection and Principal Interior and Garden Designer of Damour Drake Sources: Benjamin Moore paint in Spa (walls and ceiling) and Stratton Blue (staircase); Rosendale Flooring Co. carpet; Andreas Gatterer Photography cloud photo print; Marieken Cochius metal sculpture and welded drawing; lighting is original. Primary Bath Methods of Assembly Designer: Omar Aqeel, Catskill, NY and New York City Sources: Fireclay Tile bath tiles; Color Atelier limewash paint in buttercup yellow; Waxwing Studio custom Shaker millwork and vanity; Nick Bloomstein and Jesse Groom metal shower screen; Max Simon custom mirrors; Pidgin miscellaneous bath accessories and linens; C.L. Perkins vintage objects and art; Devin Wilde aged brass vessel, side table/cocktail table; In Common With brass and mushrooms surface mount lights, Gemma sconces; BestCase aluminum stool designed by Charles Constantine; Moxie Sparks custom bronze switch plate and outlet; Hudson Valley House Parts midcentury American Standard cast iron sinks; Assembly Line Shop toilet paper holder, Sugihara Fine Furniture, and FS Objects screen shower knobs; Heath Wagoner Silversmith Studio towel hooks, Carolina oyster vanity pulls; Kenny Barrett installation coordination; Ed Herrington Inc. building materials; Hort & Pott; E. Martinez LLC; Studio Ages. Kitchen Ana Claudia Design Studio, Inc. Designer: Ana Claudia Schultz, ASID, Rhinebeck, NY Sources: Fromental wallpaper in Millefleurs; Stone Ridge woodworker Andrew Finnegan handcrafted dining table, bench and stool; Reform Cabinets Column collection; RBW ceiling lights and sconces; Corston clear switch plates; Pinkwater Gallery small artwork; Michael McGrath large-scale artwork; JRN Pottery vases; Dean Babin wood accessories. Powder Room Taupe Stories Studio Designer: Minna Etters, Delaware County, NY and Brooklyn Sources: MI & GEI bath hardware; SIN accessories; Palmer Works vanity; Demetria Chappo art; Sydney Harbour Paint Co limewash.; Artist Painting Group limewash and stencil painting services; Katie Ford mirror; Findere pendant light; Elana Shvalbe vase; Dean Babin stool; Vanity Sloth Avarice Antiques sheepskin rug and botanical book; Benjamin Moore door trim in Pebble Rock and stencil paint in Bewitched; OUTERclé tile. William Brinson
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MarketWatch A&D BUILDING The Architects and Designers Building is the premier source for luxury design, where you can shop hundreds of top-tier brands to create the perfect environment for your next project. The designers in the building’s showrooms can show you the best selections from all over the world. Located at 150 East 58th Street, the 12 floors and 40 showrooms feature luxury kitchens, baths, appliances, cabinetry, tile, flooring, carpeting, tabletop, lighting, bespoke furnishings and more. The A&D Building offers leading architects, designers and discerning homeowners the finest collection of premium brands to suit any style – from modern to transitional to traditional – under one roof. Explore the latest innovations for kitchens and baths and find everything you need to create the most beautifully designed and functional spaces. adbuilding.com | @adbuilding The all-new carbon-neutral Dekton Nara, by Cosentino , is a statement of refined sophistication, taking inspiration from Taj Mahal quartzite. Its subtle veining, set against a luminous beige background, conveys harmony with warm and sophisticated character. Dekton’s ultra durability is ideal for high-traffic indoor and outdoor spaces. For those who love to cook and socialize, the True Caliber 360-degree, walk-around Rockwell Social Grill is designed for seamless social cooking and interaction. Envisioned by legendary architect and Rockwell Group Founder David Rockwell, each grill features a fully retractable lid and is available in either a grill or griddle configuration and multiple sizes, with propane or natural gas options, and in True’s extensive custom color and hardware offerings. SieMatic’s award-winning SG6 kitchen is now available in Hazel Brown Oak and Graphite Oak (shown here) finishes. These finishes elevate the craftsmanship and natural beauty of SG6 while complementary veneered components – such as rounded side panels, handle inlays and shelving – enable perfectly harmonized kitchen compositions.
BauTeam introduces the BauLux kitchen line, with a slim, elegant Shaker frame and a clean architectural rhythm. The profile continues seamlessly across corners for a refined, uninterrupted look. Warm, chalet-inspired character is complemented by modern technology for comfortable, everyday performance. Miele’s high-performance, energy-efficient induction range is designed for modern kitchens. It combines sleek, easy-to-clean design with flexible cooking options, smart connectivity via Miele@home and advanced self- cleaning technology. Features include five cooking zones with PowerFlex, TwinPower Boosters, moisture-added cooking and a wireless precision probe thermometer. Designed by award-winning designer and longstanding Duravit partner Philippe Starck, Tulum is a design- forward bathroom fixture that highlights strength and beauty with a bold conical body and rectangular spout for a striking contemporary visual. All Tulum faucet fixtures are WaterSense certified, ADA compliant and support water conservation with a full-flow experience. Through Ferguson . Alison Rose and Artistic Tile have teamed up to create their 5th collection together, Artifact, inspired by ancient Roman mosaics. Rose has infused a historic pattern with modern sensibilities, incorporating tumbled shapes and honed tesserae mosaics. Artifact comes in three colorways: Bianco Dolomiti, Bianco Antico (shown here), and Belgian Bluestone.
MarketWatch THE MART Located in Chicago, THE MART serves as the largest and most important design center in North America with more than 250 premier design showrooms offering the latest resources for both residential and commercial markets. The best in design from leading and emerging brands can be found for home, outdoor, workspace, healthcare, hospitality, education and public spaces. A hub for the design community, THE MART’s unmatched resources are complemented with year- round events and programming that connect, inspire and educate both trade professionals and design-oriented consumers. themart.com | @themartshowrooms 2 1 Benjamin Moore’s color of the year for 2026 is Silhouette, a rich espresso brown with notes of refined charcoal, reminiscent of tailored suiting. The sophisticated shade is complemented by seven colors that range from pale hues to rich midtones. 2 Sanderson introduces its second collaboration with the National Trust, which celebrates the 600th anniversary of Brockhampton in Herefordshire, and its 75th anniversary in the National Trust. The designs draw on the landscape’s living heritage and its ongoing commitment to conservation. 3 Theodore Alexander releases additions to four of their collections, including Perch, Coastal, Woodlands and Spencer Green Park, shown here. Green Park is inspired by Lord Spencer’s London home and is constructed of fumed eucalyptus in robust finishes and faux marble accents. Through CAI Designs. 3 1
4 Tuuci’s Softscapes celebrate the beauty of outdoor living. Each pattern evokes emotion, drawing from natural forms, artistic movements and cultural landscapes. The collection features exclusive, screen-printed patterns in six themes: Tropical, Florals, Maritime, Wildlife, Whimsical and Abstract. Prowl, shown here, is part of the Wildlife theme. 5 The new Joy collection from CW Stockwell and Sunbrella draws from CW Stockwell’s 120-year-old archive and includes patterns with bold scale, saturated hues and heritage motifs. The collection merges Sunbrella’s high-performance fabrics with CW Stockwell’s iconic, California-born prints. Through Pindler. 6 The new Cuvée kitchen faucet by Sonoma Forge is designed to pay homage to California’s storied wine tradition. Like the most balanced wine, it combines sophistication and rusticity to make a simple, elegant statement. Through K&B Galleries. 7 In a home in Princeton, New Jersey, designer Rita Rafalovsky, clad the mudroom sink in Artistic Tile’s Belvedere Quartzite in a durable leather finish, and carried it into the adjacent wine cellar as well, where the swirls of black, white, beige and gold add a dark elegance. 4 5 6 7
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O F I L E PAULA McDONALD Paula McDonald rolls up her sleeves and gets right to work for residential clients throughout Manhattan who seek her transcendent design and renovation expertise. As the managing director of Paula McDonald Design Build & Interiors, unusual circumstances are a welcome challenge for this seasoned expert who has revitalized down-on-their-luck co-ops, pre-war apartments needing a gut renovation or brownstones requiring a full modernization. McDonald ably handles it all, from procuring New York’s complex building permits, managing construction schedules and approving material deliveries to initiating design concepts and addressing budgetary concerns, all with her trademark professionalism. She is a favorite choice among clients who appreciate her attention to detail, project management experience and artistic eye. The latitude of McDonald’s design services is impressive. “My business model is design-build, which vertically integrates the design, architecture, procurement and construction of the residential projects we engage,” she says. Her mental checklist is the launching point of every new project. “We start with a site visit to define the scope, and move forward to design the space, select materials, finalize the project cost, and expedite the building approvals required for us to file for the landmark and DOB permitting of the project. Once all this is done, we start construction.” Being a multi-tasker with over two decades of experience allows McDonald to conceive innovative ideas, she explains. “As the leader of my firm, our clients engage us to provide the vision, creativity and forward-thinking expertise to deliver residential transformations in line with our clients’ residential endeavors. Our approach includes the building blocks that create the transparency and understanding with them about how we deliver the result of a completed project.” Her extensive background and career drive the company’s success, she says. “It’s founded in my experience, references of the many projects we’ve done to illustrate what we expect, and my success in both design and planning a residential project with the process that allows us to see exactly where we are both in progress and logistics.” While always planning for the best outcomes, there are often stumbling blocks to overcome in a rapid-paced environment like New York City, McDonald reveals. “Communication, working with building management and lack of it, and the pipeline are always challenging!” Yet being highly focused on the entire project helps McDonald and her team exceed clients’ expectations. “There is no doubt that there is an art to the science and delivery of the residential projects we do. And I think that the passion I have for creating and delivering the end result is the greatest joy I have in this. The emotional reaction of my clients says everything!” Reflecting on the successes of the past, McDonald is upbeat about the future of her business. “Although it seems like fleeting moments in time, and it’s a long stretch between beginning the journey with a renovation project to handing over the keys to the apartment to the owners, it’s these moments that drive my passion for the design-build business that specializes in New York City’s residential spaces. I love it!” PAULA McDONALD’S TRANSFORMATIONAL DESIGN-BUILD FIRM REIMAGINES RESIDENTIAL SPACES IN MANHATTAN BY GWEN DONOVAN PAULA McDONALD Managing Director PAULA McDONALD DESIGN BUILD & INTERIORS 27 West 20th Street Suite #706 New York, NY 10011 917.628.9795 Paula@pmddllc.com pmddllc.com All photography by Greg Morris An elegant penthouse renovation on West End Avenue integrated multiple glass doors to the terrace from each living area to capture dramatic city views and abundant natural light. This sleek Sutton Place residence invites entertaining within the kitchen, living room and dining room reimagined by McDonald. The open floor plan of an Upper East Side residence offers a cook’s kitchen featuring a marble mosaic accent wall, upper-end appliances and custom cabinetry by McDonald. As part of an Upper East Side apartment gut renovation, the primary bath was updated from the Prewar era using charming details like large porcelain wall tiles and custom mosaic marble floors.
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Exceptional Properties, Exceptional Service Proudly Serving Somerset, Morris and Hunterdon Counties for 25+ Years Tewksbury Twp: Stunning updated three-bedroom, two and half bath townhouse in sought-after Lamington Falls. Two-car garage, two back-to-back gas fireplaces, luxurious master suite, hardwood floors. Private deck. Convenient to Routes 287 and 78. Offered at $775,000 SOLD Harding Twp: Abundant privacy, set at “Singing Wood Farm”. Wonderfully located and convenient to 287, Morristown, golf, equestrian facilities, schools. Lot 3.02, 6.01± acres, $2,000,000 - ACTIVE Lot 2.01, 9± acres, $1,700,000 - UNDER CONTRACT Lot 2, 29± acres, $2,500,000 - SOLD Harding Township: Stately Colonial set on three gently rolling acres on a cul-de-sac road with easy access to Chatham, Morristown. Equestrian facilities and golf courses nearby. 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, three-car garage. Pool. Sold by Gerry-Jo Cranmer for $1,780,000 SOLD Harding Township: Stone residence set on 3 level acres on a picturesque cul-de-sac road. 4 bdrs, 4.1 bath, library, beamed family room, 3 fireplaces, 3-car detached garage with office above. Pool. Convenient to Chatham, Morristown, golf, schools. Sold by Gerry-Jo Cranmer for $1,650,000 SOLD Exceptional Properties, Exceptional Service Proudly Serving Somerset, Morris and Hunterdon Counties for 25+ Years B ar d T a u fi c O Tewksbury Twp: Stunning updated three-bedroom, two and half bath townhouse in sought-after Lamington Falls. Two-car garage, two back-to-back gas fireplaces, luxurious master suite, hardwood floors. Private deck. Convenient to Routes 287 and 78. Offered at $775,000 SOLD Harding Twp: Abundant privacy, set at “Singing Wood Farm”. Wonderfully located and convenient to 287, Morristown, golf, equestrian facilities, schools. Lot 3.02, 6.01± acres, $2,000,000 - ACTIVE Lot 2.01, 9± acres, $1,700,000 - UNDER CONTRACT Lot 2, 29± acres, $2,500,000 - SOLD Harding Township: Stately Colonial set on three gently rolling acres on a cul-de-sac road with easy access to Chatham, Morristown. Equestrian facilities and golf courses nearby. 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, three-car garage. Pool. Sold by Gerry-Jo Cranmer for $1,780,000 SOLD Harding Township: Stone residence set on 3 level acres on a picturesque cul-de-sac road. 4 bdrs, 4.1 bath, library, beamed family room, 3 fireplaces, 3-car detached garage with office above. Pool. Convenient to Chatham, Morristown, golf, schools. Sold by Gerry-Jo Cranmer for $1,650,000 SOLD Exceptional Properties, Exceptional Service Proudly Serving Somerset, Morris and Hunterdon Counties for 25+ Years Tewksbury Twp: Stunning updated three-bedroom, two and half bath townhouse in sought-after Lamington Falls. Two-car garage, two back-to-back gas fireplaces, luxurious master suite, hardwood floors. Private deck. Convenient to Routes 287 and 78. Offered at $775,000 SOLD Harding Twp: Abundant privacy, set at “Singing Wood Farm”. Wonderfully located and convenient to 287, Morristown, golf, equestrian facilities, schools. Lot 3.02, 6.01± acres, $2,000,000 - ACTIVE Lot 2.01, 9± acres, $1,700,000 - UNDER CONTRACT Lot 2, 29± acres, $2,500,000 - SOLD Harding Township: Stately Colonial set on three gently rolling acres on a cul-de-sac road with easy access to Chatham, Morristown. Equestrian facilities and golf courses nearby. 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, three-car garage. Pool. Sold by Gerry-Jo Cranmer for $1,780,000 SOLD Harding Township: Stone residence set on 3 level acres on a picturesque cul-de-sac road. 4 bdrs, 4.1 bath, library, beamed family room, 3 fireplaces, 3-car detached garage with office above. Pool. Convenient to Chatham, Morristown, golf, schools. Sold by Gerry-Jo Cranmer for $1,650,000 SOLD
Equal Housing Opportunity Gerry-Jo Cranmer BROKER ASSOCIATE CELL 908.400.2346 OFFICE 908.234.9100 x220 gerryjo@turpinrealtors.com Bernardsville: Iconic Midcentury estate on 7± acres with pool, spa, extensive decks, 4 bedrooms, 5.1 baths, oversized 2-car garage, a pool with spa. Sauna. Indoor squash court. Close to town, shopping, dining, schools and NYC train. Offered at $2,200,000 Bernardsville: Shingle-style 12-room 2010 home on almost 7 private acres on the Bernardsville Mountain designed by noted architect Nick Cusano. Designer kitchen and luxurious primary suite. Tranquil setting, bluestone terraces, stone walls, Ipé deck. Offered at $2,350,000 Tewksbury Twp: Nestled high on private hilltop acres, this 3BR /3BA custom ranch offers bright, updated interiors, expansive windows and quality finishes. A spectacular in-ground gunite pool creates the ultimate setting for entertaining. Offered at $989,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD Equal Housing Opportunity Gerry-Jo Cranmer BROKER ASSOCIATE CELL 908.400.2346 OFFICE 908.234.9100 x220 gerryjo@turpinrealtors.com Bernardsville: Iconic Midcentury estate on 7± acres with pool, spa, extensive decks, 4 bedrooms, 5.1 baths, oversized 2-car garage, a pool with spa. Sauna. Indoor squash court. Close to town, shopping, dining, schools and NYC train. Offered at $2,200,000 Bernardsville: Shingle-style 12-room 2010 home on almost 7 private acres on the Bernardsville Mountain designed by noted architect Nick Cusano. Designer kitchen and luxurious primary suite. Tranquil setting, bluestone terraces, stone walls, Ipé deck. Offered at $2,350,000 Tewksbury Twp: Nestled high on private hilltop acres, this 3BR /3BA custom ranch offers bright, updated interiors, expansive windows and quality finishes. A spectacular in-ground gunite pool creates the ultimate setting for entertaining. Offered at $989,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD Equal Housing Opportunity Gerry-Jo Cranmer BROKER ASSOCIATE CELL 908.400.2346 OFFICE 908.234.9100 x220 gerryjo@turpinrealtors.com Bernardsville: Iconic Midcentury estate on 7± acres with pool, spa, extensive decks, 4 bedrooms, 5.1 baths, oversized 2-car garage, a pool with spa. Sauna. Indoor squash court . Close to town, shopping, dining, schools and NYC train. Offered at $2,200,000 Bernardsville: Shingle-style 12-room 2010 home on almost 7 private acres on the Bernardsville Mountain designed by noted architect Nick Cusano. Designer kitchen and luxurious primary suite. Tranquil setting, bluestone terraces, stone walls, Ipé deck. Offered at $2,350,000 Tewksbury Twp: Nestled high on private hilltop acres, this 3BR /3BA custom ranch offers bright, updated interiors, expansive windows and quality finishes. A spectacular in-ground gunite pool creates the ultimate setting for entertaining. Offered at $989,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD
DIV . BROOK HOLLOW GROUP INC . VICKI GAILY Founder • Realtor-Associate ® Office 201 934-7111 Cell 201 390-5880 vgaily@specialproperties.com specialproperties.com RESORT-STYLE ON 2.67 ACRES SADDLE RIVER, NJ Large brick ranch with 2 bedrooms on the second floor offers expansive one fl oor living area on an oversized 2.67- acre setting. Massive indoor pool off the first fl oor and lower level, outdoor tennis/basketball court and the lower level offers ideal recreation/gym areas. 2 kitchens, 2 fireplaces, 6 bedrooms, 6.1 baths and theater area. Main kitchen with large breakfast area and solarium overlooks the resort setting. $3,700,000 UNDER CONTRACT SADDLE RIVER, NJ ENCHANTING CHATEAU LISTING SOLD! SADDLE RIVER 186 EAST SADDLE RIVER ROAD $2,742,500 UNDER CONTRACT UPPERSADDLE RIVER 262 WEST SADDLE RIVER ROAD $1,595,000 DIV . BROOK HOLLOW GROUP INC . LISTING SOLD! UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ 15 BLUEBERRY HILL $2,995,000 UNDER CONTRACT SADDLE RIVER 22 WESTERLY ROAD $2,950,000 LISTED & SOLD! WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ 21 HUNTER RIDGE $1,595,000 UNDER CONTRACT UPPERSADDLE RIVER 325 FERN DELL ROAD $1,995,000
158 WEST SADDLE RIVER ROAD • SADDLE RIVER, NJ 07458 SADDLE RIVER, NJ EUROPEAN STYLE ESTATE ON 6.3 ACRES 9,000+ square foot European-inspired home sits on 6.3 acres and exudes luxury. Built in 2010, it offers soaring ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, a spacious primary suite and a finished lower level with a recreation area/fireplace and bar, wine cellar, theater and indoor lap pool. 4-car garage, generator, outdoor pool, full-service cabana and scenic walking paths through the lush grounds. $5,795,000 VICKI GAILY Founder • Realtor-Associate ® Office 201 934-7111 Cell 201 390-5880 vgaily@specialproperties.com specialproperties.com DIV . BROOK HOLLOW GROUP INC .
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