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MARCH | APRIL 2025

Celebrating Creativity

IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO ESCAPE CREATIVE EXPRESSION.

Here at LUXE, nearly everything we see and touch has been thoughtfully conceived and skillfully crafted. As I travel across the country—visiting art fairs that showcase renowned artists and touring workrooms and studios where home goods are meticulously made by craftspeople whose names you may never learn—I marvel at the beauty produced by the creative community. Their talents are displayed on the most personal of canvases: our homes. At LUXE, we consider ourselves curators of these individualized, residential artworks. We are always searching for engaging projects and memorable homes that will captivate our audience. Being immersed in this creative world makes me feel deeply grateful and reminds me why home is so very special. Our homes, and every item within, have a proud story to tell. They are our own creative incubators.

In our March/April issue, you’ll nd a wellspring of inspiration with boundary-pushing design, rooms where color and pattern live together fearlessly and homes with dramatic natural surroundings—just to name a few. You can enjoy these beauties, and more, in your regional issues, or as they roll out on our freshly redesigned website luxesource.com.

As these descriptions suggest, you are about to see a refreshed explosion of color (both indoors and out) across our pages. Spring has arrived, and we are celebrating the imagination, inventiveness and talents of designers, makers and builders. While you’re at it, look around your own home with a renewed respect for the labor of love that goes into every detail. Then, open the windows wide, lighten up the linens and head outdoors.

Enjoy the season,

Jill Cohen Editor in Chief

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MAR APR

Scene

The little black book of all things new and fabulous in the local community.

Radar

Along with architect Tim Adams, designer Amanda Wyatt and landscape designer Alex Smith shape a serene North Carolina escape.

Showstopping rooms from our issues across the country suggest a shift toward fearless color.

Brittany Bromley, Sasha Bikoff and Chauncey Boothby school us on sophisticated kids’ rooms.

Benner Landscape Design and Green 17 Design share their ethos for emotive California landscapes.

Read about the inspiring work of Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and a forthcoming book celebrating 50 years of the Decorator Show House.

Market

Discover spring’s new fabrics and wallpapers showcased within three distinct color combinations.

Shop the look of these eye-catching interiors pulled from our regional features.

Outdoor furniture company Harbour chats with LUXE about its evolution and what’s on the horizon.

The latest furniture, lighting and textile debuts for alfresco living that have caught our editors’ eyes.

A lush Palm Beach retreat by Marshall Watson is the perfect backdrop for entertaining in style.

Jeffrey Alan Marks takes us behind the design of his charming Connecticut kitchen and dining spaces.

FEATURES

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Growing Up Gracefully

In a new Lincoln Park townhome, designer Martin Horner seamlessly blends durability with luxury to accommodate an expanding family.

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Timeless Appeal

Along with designers Amy Kartheiser and Natasha VanScoyoc, architect Jean Dufresne crafts a Chicago home that pays respect to the city’s history.

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Urban Legend

Nuanced neutrals, rich textures and materials meant to patina with time inject cozy elegance into a Graceland West residence by designer Kate Taylor.

Written by Mary Jo Bowling Photography by James John Jetel

Styling by Darwin Fitz

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LAKE FOREST SHOWHOUSE & GARDENS

More than 30 leading interior and landscape designers have worked their magic on a 15,000-square-foot Georgian-style home (below) on the North Shore for the 20th installment of the Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens. Selected by the Lake Forest Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society (IWS) of Chicago, the 1895 manse comes with quite the pedigree. Originally designed

CHRISTIANE LEMIEUX BY MARGE CARSON

Citing its commitment to craftsmanship and quality, designer Christiane Lemieux calls fine furniture maker Marge Carson the “Fabergé of home furnishings.” So it’s no wonder she recently teamed up with the Illinois-based brand on a collection of custom upholstered, occasional and dining pieces. “I’ve always admired their legacy,” Lemieux says of the company, founded in 1947 by designer Marjorie Reese Carson. Lemieux mined her deep knowledge of design history to work with the brand on creating what she calls a “modern-day fairy-tale collection.” Wood consoles, credenzas and coffee tables are inlaid with brass, while velvets, linens and silks cloak sofas and armchairs. “We worked side by side to reference shapes and finishes that are not only beautiful but impossible to achieve without this level of craftsmanship,” Lemieux shares. “This collaboration feels like a natural evolution. We’re telling a new story in luxury furniture design, one that celebrates craftsmanship, modern living and the power of creating something truly bespoke.” lemieuxetcie.com; margecarson.com

by architect Henry Ives Cobb, the dwelling was later renovated in 1935 by architect David Adler, while legendary designer Frances Elkins updated the interiors. “Taking place in one of the oldest estates in Lake Forest, our 20th show house will feature the latest design ideas from the Chicago area’s top interior and landscape talent, along with celebrated firms from Kentucky, Minneapolis and beyond,” says Wendy Franzen, president of the Lake Forest IWS chapter. Among those local firms participating are Amy Kartheiser Design, Robbins Architecture and Rebel House, with a few return participants, including Randy Heller Design and Ablaze Design Group (2023 kitchen far left). Los Angeles designer Mary McDonald will serve as the honorary chair. The show house will be open to visitors April 26 through May 25. lakeforestshowhouse.com

LIGHT SHOW

HOILAND STUDIOS

As a lighting designer, Kiersten Hoiland creates tailored illumination plans to enhance a home’s functionality and ambience, meeting not only practical needs but also highlighting architectural features and fostering different moods. “Lighting is the best supporting actor to a well-designed space,” she says. Here, Hoiland shares her tips for curating the perfectly lit atmosphere. @hoiland.studios

Layer lighting at various heights in the room. Recessed lights, chandeliers, sconces and floor lamps each serve a specific purpose but in tandem create a cohesive and dynamic lighting design. Control these layers independently to allow for flexibility and balance.

Use dimmers to adjust light levels. Dimmers give you the ability to tailor the lighting to suit the time of day or desired mood. Whether you’re aiming for a bright, energetic vibe or a soft, intimate ambience, dimming is key to achieving the right feel.

Add accent lighting for key features or artwork. Your eye is naturally drawn to the brightest areas, so highlight focal points such as art, architectural details or decor. Keep these accent-lit areas slightly brighter than the surrounding space to create visual interest and depth.

Use warm color temperatures for a cozy feel. Opt for light temperatures in the range of 2700K to 2200K for a warm, inviting glow at a dim level. It creates a relaxed and intimate atmosphere— perfect for entertaining guests or winding down in the evening.

TALKING SHOP ARCH

After three years in the Hubbard Woods Design District in Winnetka, home goods store Arch has relocated about a mile down the road to a larger space. “It was time to get bigger and better,” says founder Laura White. Named to honor her grandfathers, both named Arch, the shop offers vintage and contemporary finds in furniture, jewelry, art, apothecary and pantry. As a designer and vintage treasure hunter, White has always been drawn to items with history and patina. “I appreciate the brilliance of artists and creators,” she shares. Visitors ambling through the store may discover such finds as vintage chandelier earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane alongside all-natural candles and beauty products. Furnishings run the gamut from 1970s Italian travertine coffee tables to Belgian trestle tables and French commodes. “My favorite pieces are the ones with soul,” White says. “Vintage is always trending because antiques add story, warmth and interesting layers to an environment.” She also offers upholstered pieces, light fixtures and accessories like mirrors and vases. Can’t find what you’re looking for in the store? White is happy to help customers source goods through her network of dealers. “We have our ways,” she quips. “Opening the store was a way for me to bring so many of the things I’m passionate about into one place. Arch is where it all lives.” archglow.com

Design with IMPACT

THIS SPRING, GIVE BACK IN STYLE AT THESE CHARITABLE DESIGN EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

WRITTEN BY COLLEEN MCTIERNAN, KRYSTAL RACANIELLO AND CLÉMENCE SFADJ

ROUND TOP DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE

Nestled on 2 acres and located just one mile from town square, the inaugural Round Top Designer Showhouse reimagines farmhouse living with a modern edge. Open March 20-April 5, during the famed Round Top Antiques Fair, this 3,500-square-foot custom dwelling celebrates sleek lines and elevated finishes for a timeless look. Ten acclaimed Texan designers—Marcus Mohon, Julie Dodson, Kara Childress and more—are bringing the interior and exterior spaces to life, showcasing their distinct styles.

SAN FRANCISCO DECORATOR SHOWCASE

On April 26, the San Francisco Decorator Showcase returns for its 46th iteration. This year, a century-old Pacific Heights home will be transformed by the region’s top designers, including Kelly Hohla and Geoffrey De Sousa. “The large roof deck will provide incredible opportunities for community engagement,” says Decorator Showcase Executive Director Stephanie Yee. Once again, the event will benefit the San Francisco University High School Financial Aid Program, having raised over $19 million for the cause since its inception. decoratorshowcase.org

“For the great room, I explored the relationship between antiques and contemporary living,” Mohon describes. “People come to Round Top first and foremost to shop for antiques. So, the show house needed a good dose of them.” The Austin designer further put his stamp on the space by incorporating pieces from his personal Round Top collection. “I’m pulling from my favorite finds that I’ve gathered from the fair over the years. This room is my own Round Top ‘best of’ album,” he muses.

The show house offers more than visual inspiration—proceeds support Camp For All, a nonprofit providing transformative camp experiences for both children and adults with illnesses, disabilities and special needs. roundtopdesignershowhouse.com

DESIGN ON A DIME

Starting April 23, New York’s Metropolitan Pavilion will host the 20th edition of Design on a Dime. The four-day event supports local nonprofit Housing Works, which helps provide communities with housing and healthcare. Helmed by co-chairs that include Alessandra Branca, Charlotte Moss, Miles Redd and Young Huh, to name a few, Design on a Dime’s model rooms will double as shoppable galleries at 50 to 80 percent off retail prices. “What began as a handful of designers at a Housing Works thrift store has evolved into an extensive fleet,” reflects founder and designer James “Ford” Huniford. housingworks.org

AN INTRIGUING START

Some of the most interesting, engaging and insightful stories are about a creative soul finding their initial inspiration and how that thrives and grows over time. In the case of Michael Miller, Principal at Chicago’s awardwinning CI DESIGN + BUILD, the need to explore and express his ingenuity began when he was young. “Growing up, I always loved to tinker with technology and play with the layout of my room,” Miller says. “After completing a degree in mechanical engineering, I became a general contractor. Although this allowed me to develop my passion for executing gorgeous designs, I found myself still wanting to be part of the design process.”

A NATURAL PROGRESSION

While Miller’s enduring love for great design inspired CI DESIGN + BUILD, what’s fueled the firm’s evolution into a team of highly skilled professionals with a reputation for excellence? “Starting out as a general contracting firm, we worked well with our clients’ architects and designers, but began to notice a lot of pain points in the process that very often

left the client in the middle,” he explains. “The desire to create a seamless client experience is what inspired us to become a full-service, design-build firm. Our expert team of architects, interior designers and general contractors—all of whom are in-house—share a common goal to drive e ciencies, create clear communication and provide our clients with a holistic design-build experience like no other.”

AN UNMATCHED MISSION

Today, CI DESIGN + BUILD is a true industry leader with an impressive portfolio of projects and extensive roster of satisfied clients, all thanks to the firm’s distinct philosophy and way of working. “With each and every project, our goal is to make the design-build process both luxurious and personal,” Miller shares. “Our clients are used to five-star service in hotels, restaurants and boutiques. This inspires the whiteglove level of service and care that we provide to them from concept to completion and beyond. Celebrating who our clients are and elevating how they live through design is our greatest honor and ultimate pleasure.”

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Appalachian IDYLL

There is one project recently completed by architect Tim Adams in Cashiers, North Carolina, that reads as something plucked from a dream. “The property sits in a beautiful valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, bordered by national forest on one side, with a pretty meadow that runs down the middle of it,” says Adams, whose clients asked him to craft an idyllic vacation retreat capitalizing on those comprehensive views.

ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ENHANCE A BUCOLIC WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA COMPOUND, TIED TOGETHER BY MATERIALS AND DISTINGUISHED BY MOOD.

WRITTEN BY KATE ABNEY

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA ROMEREIN

STYLING BY ELEANOR ROPER

From the beginning, Adams’ winecollecting clients requested a creative method to store treasured vintages. An ingenious solution emerged as landscape designer Alex Smith was softening the incline of the lot’s topography into a gentle slope, integrating a stone retaining wall to hold back plant material and soil. Everyone agreed on a wonderful opportunity: tucking the cellar directly into this new hillside, complete with an antiqued oval door.

The same indigenous Doggett Mountain eldstone Adams chose for the main home reappears here on the façade, while native plantings spill over the structure, blending seamlessly with the landscape. “It becomes a found experience, something very personal,” Adams says. The result is a golden-hour retreat where savoring a rare bottle feels even more special, where teak seating can easily whisk onto the pea gravel courtyard for impromptu picnics.

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“ Between the main house and the two guest cabins , we wanted to create three different experiences, three different languages.”

–TIM ADAMS

proportions complemented by hand-hewn ceiling beams and soft white plaster. Creating points of connection throughout the property was also a priority, so a guest bedroom in the main house (below) reflects a similar femininity.

Continuing threads of connection throughout the compound, Adams again used the same endemic stone on woodburning fireplaces in two guest cabins guarding the forest and meadow’s edges. “We wanted to create three different experiences, three different languages,” Adams says of this enchanting estate, which is set to be showcased in his upcoming monograph, Tradition Made New: Houses With a Sense of Soul and History (Rizzoli, September 2025). “One cabin feels more of the woods; the other, more of the meadow.” Meanwhile, interior designer Amanda Wyatt further differentiated the dwellings

through thematic touches. The woods cabin is darker and more grounded, while the meadow cabin (above) is brighter and airier, conjuring the European countryside through pale plaster, ivory textiles and botanical motifs. This lighter approach harks back to feminine spaces in the main house, including a guest bedroom dressed in cheery pinks (left). “It’s nice to have a space to get away that’s a little bit different,” Wyatt notes. “Much of this project was about moments of contrast, but everything works together.” tsadamsstudio.com, design-insider.com, alexsmithgardendesign.com

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GONE WILD

LUXE spies fearlessly colorful interiors from coast to coast.

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GRACE BEULEY HUNT

“The rug was inspired by suiting fabric with superimposed flowers that pop off the surface. Conceptually, this den (right) was meant to feel ‘mod’ but in a modern sense, with very controlled color.” –Erick Espinoza, anthonybaratta.com

“We deliberately chose a neutral backdrop so that the serpentine sofa’s curves and pink color would burst onto the scene and draw you into the living room (below left).” –Julie Massucco Kleiner, massuccowarner.com

“The white linen-wrapped millwork featured in this home office (below middle) forms a soft canvas for a modern twist on the classic coastal blue and yellow color palette.” –Michael Cox, foleyandcox.com

“This sky-blue office (below right) doubles as a bedroom for the clients’ nieces and nephews. The emerald-green-striped circus ceiling isn’t visible on Zoom calls, but it’s a fun addition for young visitors sleeping over!” –Isy Runsewe, isysinteriors.com

FOREVER YOUNG

TODAY’S TOP TALENTS ARE CRAFTING KIDS’ SPACES BRIMMING WITH DESIGN IDEAS FOR ALL AGES.

WRITTEN BY GRACE BEULEY HUNT

“Our brief was to create something fun and whimsical that didn’t take itself too seriously and managed to be durable and re ective of the home’s overall aesthetic,” shares designer Brittany Bromley of the multipurpose bunk room she designed in Bedford, New York. Bromley’s vision for the space (which would cater to games and crafts, homework sessions, movie nights and sleepover parties), was to offset a generous deployment of energetic colors and patterns with sophisticated furniture silhouettes and elevated lighting.

In turn, an envelope of hand-printed wallpaper bedecked with leopards and elephants sets the stage for a navy, green and sky palette popped with clean white and warm rattan accents that blend masculine with feminine, and youthful with elegant. The wallpaper also brings balance to the unusual dimensions of the space, which is tucked under a pitched roof. “Had we chosen to stop the paper before the eaves, the ceiling would have stood out and been plain by comparison. By having the pattern climb, we took advantage of the architectural detailing.” The nished mix, Bromley declares, makes for “everyone’s favorite room in the house!” bbromleyinteriors.com

“I’m a Virgo, so I take my organization very seriously,” shares designer Sasha Bikoff. Naturally, she tapped her longtime collaborator, California Closets, to outfit her son Dino’s playroom in East Hampton, New York, with workhorse built-ins.

“It’s always great to work with California Closets; they tackle the technicals so that I can focus on the design, and together we fine-tune,” Bikoff says. The resulting program—a clever combination of open and closed storage concealing all manner of kiddie clutter—is as hardworking as it is fun to look at.

One side of the room features twin closets with a pulldown bed tucked between, while the other side holds ample drawers and cubbies—as well as a workspace for mom. “I incorporated a desk because I imagine designing while Dino plays,” she muses. “The success to being both kid-friendly and sophisticated is to create an environment that you and your child can equally enjoy.” The fact that the room’s inspiration is the family’s beloved vacation destination (the multitone blues were plucked from the nearby bay, the oranges and yellows evoke East End sunsets and the ceramic veggie knobs nod to the Hamptons’ iconic farm stands) further cements the space as one for all ages to enjoy. sashabikoff.com

For this playroom and little girl’s bedroom in Larchmont, New York, designer Chauncey Boothby employed a “playful yet subtly sophisticated palette” to craft a fairy-tale ambiance with timeless appeal. Hushed pink paint wraps the ocularly-shaped bedroom (which is located, fittingly, in a turret of the home), while creams, gray-greens and more soft pinks envelope the third-floor playroom. There, Boothby went all-in on storybook fantasy, crafting a scalloped tent valance to hide a projector and movie screen, and stashing an adorable built-in dollhouse behind a petite doorway.

“As the girls outgrow their kid furniture, those pieces can be moved out and the rooms will become chic sleeping and sitting areas in their tweens and teens. It’s a perfect haven for them to socialize,” Boothby continues. “When designing children’s rooms, I always look to accessories and other ‘smalls’ to create a youthful vibe, but pair them against beautiful wallpapers, fabrics, and in this case, lighting fixtures, that they can grow into and are not stereotypically childish.” chaunceyboothby.com

GARDEN DELIGHTS

A PAIR OF GOLDEN STATE LANDSCAPES START WITH THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.

WRITTEN BY KELLY PHILLIPS BADAL AND MARY JO BOWLING

California is known for seamless indooroutdoor living, so it’s fitting that when looking to create a harmonious, integrated experience between house and garden, a landscape designer would consider a dwelling’s architecture. Such was the case for these two projects, and although one was sparked by a midcentury gem and the other by classic Mediterranean style, both are studies in serenity.

SoCal Sanctuary

Los Angeles is a hothouse of midcentury abodes, often with striking landscaping to match. So, after Patricia Benner’s client purchased a 1963 Buff, Straub and Hensman dwelling, the landscape architect immediately envisioned aligning the garden spaces with its modernist roots. The owner, committed to preserving the

home’s architectural integrity, “was all about cozy, beautiful and restful gardens, and had a definite idea about the mood she wanted,” notes Benner. A meditative interior courtyard—shaded by a partial roof—became the serene centerpiece of the project. Linear wood slats play off the home’s interior details and warm up the space; Boston ivy traces the walls, and a boulder was fashioned into a water element. Fluffy tufts of Irish moss billow around pavers and bonsai-like juniper trees nod to a Japanese garden design aesthetic. “We focused on layering different textures of plant material to create a sense of perspective within each space,” she muses, pointing out the kinetic nature of her choices. “This is a richly textured but also very simple sanctuary—a word we used again and again while creating it.” benner-design.com

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Refuge in Napa

When landscape designer Tim O’Shea began crafting this St. Helena garden, he looked to his clients’ love of travel and their classic Mediterranean-style home for inspiration. “The residence is like an Italian villa in wine country,” he notes. O’Shea gave the project formal structure and symmetry—hallmark characteristics of Mediterranean gardens—using the column-like forms of sycamore trees to create allées and rows of boxwood to define spaces—important concepts for the couple who enjoy entertaining and dining outside. “When you create a beautiful garden, people enjoy looking at it,” the designer says. “But when you define rooms within the landscape, they can immediately understand how to use it. It creates an instant intimacy with the land.” Thus, there are clearly designated spots for small daily rituals like morning coffee as well as larger spaces for alfresco dinner parties. Amidst this order, there is also a profound sense of peace. “Elements such as low stone walls and bold but simple plant combinations create a restful environment,” notes O’Shea. “It becomes a place of refuge.” green17design.com

Open up to Spirit of Place

SWEET CHARITY

On the occasion of a milestone anniversary, LUXE celebrates the life-changing work of Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, as well as the Decorator Show House and the dynamic design community that supports it all.

WRITTEN BY JUDITH NASATIR

The Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, a non-profit dedicated to improving kids’ lives in the Bronx, New York, often depends on the kindness of strangers. A unique synergy with its patrons though, changes destiny even further. Instrumental to Kips Bay’s mission is its bond with the design community, as evident in a half century of Kips Bay Decorator Show Houses, feted in a new book, and the club’s 10 facilities.

The growth of design industry involvement reveals the force multiplier of this charity’s

leadership—specifically executive director Daniel Quintero and Nazira Handal, director of special events and corporate partnerships, board president (and New York Design Center CEO and president) James Druckman, and board members like designer Ellie Cullman, who spearheaded a club culinary center. With Kips Bay show houses in Palm Beach and Dallas now joining the New York flagship, romancing the home is the gift that keeps on giving. Today, the club enhances the lives of 11,000-plus kids ages 6-18 with training in life skills, the arts, STEM subjects and more. How’s that for beauty? kipsbay.org

It’s Golden

A NEW BOOK SHOWCASES THE KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE AT 50.

There’s nothing in the world like the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, both for its annual presentation of American design and decorative finesse at its most imaginative as for its ongoing devotion to the Bronx charity that gives it purpose. A new book, Iconic Rooms: Kips Bay New York Decorator Show House at 50, celebrates this half century of superlative beauty with glorious photos of iconic rooms from the 1970s to the present and brief essays by the club’s leadership and luminaries from the design world.

Developed and produced by Sandow Bo oks in partnership with Gibbs Smith

NOTABLES

Littman Bros Interiors

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ABC Stone

Since 1992, ABC Stone has aimed to meet the needs of the design industry in an ever-changing global market. By diversifying its material portfolio and service offerings, and providing its clients with a superior customer experience, ABC is redefining how the A&D industry conducts business. abcworldwidestone.com

Denise Hauser Design

“The art of the unexpected” is Denise Hauser Design’s specialty. The firm provides bespoke interior architecture, specializing in one-of-akind, personalized kitchens and baths. denisehauserdesign.com

RATIA CONSTRUCTION

“OUR TEAM’S ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL ARE WHAT SET US APART—ON TOP OF AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO QUALITY.”

In many cities, knowing how to deftly navigate the permitting process of the construction industry is its own special skill, honed after years of experience. That’s certainly true for Ratia Construction. Founder Kiril Ratia is proud not only of his team’s handiwork but of their ability to streamline permitting for landmark homes, which began as a personal passion project. Ratia says, “The renovation of my family’s home in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood was our first foray into working with a partially landmarked home and it sparked my interest in renovating historic houses. There is a steep learning curve with the permitting process with landmarked homes, but once you understand how to work with the city’s codes and regulations, you open the door to work on incredible homes.” Ratia and his wife restored the front facade of their building and brought the interior up-to-date for their family with a 20-foot addition to the back, “transforming the building into a home

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that celebrates its history.” The team works throughout Chicago and the suburbs, renovating properties in Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Lake Forest, Hinsdale, Winnetka and many more areas. Ratia says, “We are known for our quality historical restorations, high-end remodels and a detail-oriented approach to all of the work we do.”

ASK THE EXPERT

How did you get your start?

I began doing odd jobs for realtors making cosmetic updates. I grew my network and eventually worked for a highly regarded architect, which launched my career as a general contractor. For the first few years I worked solo, but today Ratia Construction has 11 full-time employees making it possible for us to work on dozens of projects each year.

What’s next for your firm?

We hope to keep working on landmark homes. All across the city, there are beautiful historical homes that some people want to tear down in favor of new builds. I have been in Chicago for 15 years and I’ve seen it change so much that I want to do my part to give older homes a second chance with loving restorations.

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Feast your eyes on gorgeous textiles, a plethora of exciting design finds, chic outdoor furnishings and a dreamy alfresco tablescape.

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COBALT + COTTON + SKY

Clockwise from top: Benjamin Moore Mistral and Cumulus Cotton Paint / benjaminmoore.com Lunar Dot Fabric in Ivory by Kravet Basics / kravet.com Hedgehog Fabric in Denim White with Neisha Crosland / schumacher.com Fresh Air Sheer in Blanca / perennialsfabrics.com Malachite Wallpaper in Sky by Harlequin / sandersondesigngroup.com Luster Linen in 01987 Chambray by Trend / fabricut.com Dorset Fabric in Ocean by Cowtan & Tout / cowtan.com Medina Fabric in Indigo / pierrefrey.com Vita Fabric in Blue by Décors Barbares for Namay Samay / johnrosselli.com Enzo Print Fabric in Coastal / schumacher.com Arene Santorin Fabric in 006 (on button) / metaphores.com Linara Fabric in Surf (on button) / romo.com Jenga Fabric in 104 Marine by Stroheim / fabricut.com Ishi Fabric in Ice Blue / perennialsfabrics.com Arene Santorin Fabric in 006 / metaphores.com

TERRA COTTA + BUFF + MELON

Clockwise from top right: Seaweed Fabric in Birch / salvesengraham.com Ishi Fabric in Shell / perennialsfabrics.com Lunaria Fabric in Blush on Terracotta with Drusus Tabor / schumacher.com Iford Floral Fabric in Sienna Pink by Kate Loudoun Shand (on button) / studiofournyc.com Scarlet Stripe in Blush / thibautdesign.com Nurole Sheer in Bianco / coraggio.com Agafay Fabric in Terracotta / pierrefrey.com Comfort Zone Fabric in Desert Rose / perennialsfabrics.com Leni Stripe Woven Sheer in Potter’s Pink by Imogen Heath / studiofournyc.com Regia Fabric in Paprika / thibautdesign.com Loxley Fabric in Ivory by GP & J Baker / kravet.com Pittura Fabric in Blush by Clarke & Clarke / kravet.com Iford Floral Fabric in Sienna Pink by Kate Loudoun Shand / studiofournyc.com Linara Fabric in Serandite / romo.com Benjamin Moore Pink Moiré and San Antonio Rose Paint / benjaminmoore.com Prisma Fabric in Blush / thibautdesign.com

COLOR CUES

INTERIORS FROM OUR REGIONAL ISSUES OFFER FRESH PALETTES FOR SPRING. PRODUCED BY SARAH SHELTON

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Behold a daring Manhattan kitchen designed by Anthony Baratta and Erick Espinoza that proves the timeless combination of blue and white is always ripe for reinterpretation. anthonybaratta.com Counterclockwise from top left: Norma Wall Mirror with Megan Molten / Price upon request / cooperclassics.com Pumo Lamp with Fabio Novembre in Blue / $245 / kartell.com Katya 8990F Rug in Blue/Beige/ Price upon request / feizy.com Silhouette Dining Table / Price upon request / bernhardt.com USM

Bright Idea

Kemble Interiors infused a Palm Beach villa with Sunshine State-appropriate colors: cheery yellow and soft shades reminiscent of the sea, resulting in a mood-boosting space for all to enjoy. kembleinteriors.com

from top right: Calvari Performance Fabric in Limone with Veronique de Soultrait / Price upon request / christopherfarrcloth.com Greek Key Mirror in Sugar Bag Light by Farrow & Ball / Price upon request / studio-atkinson.com Curtain Call 3 Seater Sofa in Sky Laidback Linen / Price upon request / nicolaharding.com Citron Bowl / $437 / caitlinwilson.com Carson End Table in Gold / Price upon request / chelseahouseinc.com Joie de Vivre Tibetan Knot Rug / Price upon request / perennialsfabrics.com Murphy Table Lamp with Yellow Shibori Linen Empire Shade and Yellow Ceramic Base / $325 / us.pooky.com

FAMILY AFFAIR

AUSTRALIAN-BORN OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS COMPANY HARBOUR CONTINUES TO MAKE ITS MARK STATESIDE.

WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL

“We’re a family effort,” says Nicholas Condos, chief creative officer of Harbour, the outdoor furniture company founded by his father, in Sydney, in 1976. While Nicholas leads design, his brother, Harrison, CEO, oversees manufacturing.

“Our father was a blacksmith by trade, and while we’ve expanded his ideas, we’re

committed to his principles of simplicity and functionality,” he adds. The Condos’ shared vision is also rooted in their Mediterranean ancestry. “We spend a lot of time outdoors with our family, and we want our pieces to offer the same sense of comfort for other families, too.”

Headquartered in California since 2012, the brothers divide their time between Los Angeles, New York and Sydney, while spending part of the year in Asia and Europe. “Travel inspires us— architecture, hotels, fashion—and our new collections tell stories about different destinations,” says Nicholas. Originally crafted in aluminum, today Harbour offers teak and stone pieces, as well as

in Asia and “Travel us—

upholstered seating, and launched six new collections this year alone. “I’m really excited about the fresh curves of the Chloe Collection, while the Palm Beach Collection speaks to our expertise in materiality.” The company also recently partnered with Sunbrella on a line of fabrics, which includes plush velvets and chenilles—a rarity for outdoor seating. “Giving customers the ability to make our designs their own,” Nicholas explains, “is especially satisfying.” shopharbour.com

This Isn’t Wood. This is Fortina.

Fortina is a remarkable architectural system that looks and feels like real wood, but is made with aluminum and a hyper-realistic non-PVC surface.

Available in over 100+ wood and metal finishes and 50+ profiles for interior and exterior applications. Now with integral lighting as well as larger, up to 2" x 12" profiles.

OUT & ABOUT

UP THE ANTE ON OUTDOOR LIVING WITH NEW AND INNOVATIVE FINDS THAT DELIVER ON COMFORT AND STYLE.

PRODUCED BY KATHRYN GIVEN AND SARAH SHELTON

Did you hear? Tuuci, the Miami-based manufacturer known for ultra-posh umbrellas and pergolas, has debuted outdoor furniture. The Sail Collection (pictured), which lives up to its name with a spinnaker weave upholstery treatment, is one of four new lines created by founder, CEO and designer Dougan Clarke. tuuci.com

Not all umbrellas are created equal. Dreamed up by Henrik Pedersen for Gloster, the Ambient Sol tures a chic, all-weather wicker canopy with a builtLED light that provides a warm glow as the sun goes down, making this shade accessory a double-duty workhorse gloster.com

created Dreamed up Henrik Pedersen for the Ambient Sol features a all-weather wicker canopy with a builtin LED that a warm as the sun goes this shade accessory a

Tom Dixon is taking his industrial design sensibility outside—a first for the company—with the Groove collection. The curvy and coiled aluminum silhouettes embody an Art Deco flair across chairs, tables and stools in shades Putty (pictured) and Moss. tomdixon.net

Behold Jeffrey Alan Marks’ Asilomar Outdoor Wall

Lighting is one of the brand’s fastestgrowing and this boasts a special synthetic wicker that won’t fade or split—standing up to the elements and the test of time.

Alan Marks’ Asilomar Pendant for Palecek. the brand’s fastestcategories, and this unique piece non-toxic, recyclable that won’t fade or to the elements and palecek.com

Adding to its colorful trove of fabrics and wallpapers, Thibaut has launched outdoorfriendly rugs for all manner of alfresco living. The preppy New England-inspired striped designs (above) are named after Newport and Nantucket, respectively, while other styles are ideal for mountain or city living. thibautdesigns.com

PALM BEACH CHIC

IN HONOR OF HIS FORTHCOMING BOOK, DESIGNER MARSHALL WATSON SHARES A SPECTACULAR OUTDOOR RETREAT WITH LUXE.

Travel the country in high style in Marshall Watson: De ning Elegance, the designer’s latest tome, which takes readers on a decorating journey from one sophisticated scheme to the next. The wide range of spaces prove just how adept Watson is at crafting re ned, pared-down interiors that remain layered and full of life. For a Palm Beach project (pictured), Watson and his team transformed a

once-sad spec home into an inspired and beautiful Mediterranean Revival abode. Below, the designer shares his distinct take on this one-of-a-kind residence.

As for our approach: My partner, Kate Reid, and I agreed that the success of the interiors relied on certain inviolate principles. First and foremost, the house had to be authentically, unmistakably, “Palm Beach.” From tropical Jazz Age

panache to 1950s swank, from Moroccan romance to Persian exoticism, our design would precisely re ect the locale’s worldly sensibility. We wanted the home to be inviting, witty, and stylish, but free of anything trivial. The idea was to preserve a measure of the formality typical of the local style in its heyday. marshallwatsoninteriors.com, rizzoliusa.com

FIRST ANNUAL

Texas Designer Showhouses is thrilled to present the inaugural Round Top Designer Showhouse, benefiting Camp for All, which opens to the public on March 20 and coincides with the Round Top Antiques Show.

Eight of Texas’ top designers will transform the home and landscaping, incorporating state-of-the-art materials, products and furnishings that will inspire ideas for your own home.

MARCH 20 – APRIL 5, 2025 |

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FEATURED DESIGNERS:

✦ Marcus Mohon (Austin)

✦ Kara Childress (Houston)

✦ Julie Dodson (Houston)

✦ Kurt Bielawski (Dallas)

✦ Darla Bankston May (Houston)

✦ Renea Abbott (Houston)

✦ Staci Steidley (Dallas)

✦ Susan Semmelmann (Dallas)

✦ LB Walden (Landscape: Houston)

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DESIGN FINDS: OUTDOORS + ORGANIC

Even among the most pervasive home design trends of the past few years, there is a distinct standout: indoor-outdoor living. This area of design has taken root as an absolute must for homeowners throughout the country—Greater Chicago most definitely included. While the region’s robust winters might make it seem less inclined to life outdoors, innovations in crafting all-weather spaces are changing the game, while spring, summer and fall delight. Chicagoans are enjoying their open-air environments year-round, and Anne Lukan is helping them do it. The designer is passionate about indoor-outdoor concepts, and when she specifies for such a project, she turns to THE MART. Legendary for a full century already, THE MART has long been a foremost resource for design pros throughout the Midwest. Its impressive directory of showrooms proves a key tool for Lukan as she creates outdoor oases for her clients. The designer shares her thinking on the art of outdoor, saying, “These spaces foster a profound sense of connection, not only with the people we hold dear but nature and the community around us.” Known for designs that marry

CHICAGO’S HOME OF INSPIRATION

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the individuality of the client with timeless principles, materiality and scale, Anne Lukan Design is well-equipped to craft breathtaking indoor-outdoor living concepts. Asked to discuss trends within the overarching obsession with outdoor, Lukan points to organic leanings. “Opting for muted finishes that echo the natural beauty of earth tones is fundamental to creating a layered color palette that evokes a cohesive, grounded and timeless aesthetic,” she shares. “These often-understated hues possess a quiet elegance, effortlessly complementing the lush greenery of plantings and surrounding landscape foliage.” Of the pieces she chose to feature from THE MART, Lukan says, “The elegance lies in their versatility and the artful interplay of finishes, which allows for a seamless blending of form and function. Whether for an intimate city terrace or expansive estate, each item can be thoughtfully paired to enhance a small or large environment. I also feel that the design sensibility resonates with the contemporary urban aesthetic often found in cities like Chicago, while remaining equally suitable for diverse locales. Being able to find it all at THE MART, comparing and contrasting elements along the way, was invaluable.”

THE MART encompasses 3.7 million square feet, spans two city blocks, rises 25 stories and is visited by an average of 30,000 people each business day. An icon since the 1930s, it is Chicago’s home for inspiration and the best of everything design has to offer under one massive roof.

Designer Picks

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

• TUUCI

The scalloped edging of the M1 Voilare Wonder brings a whimsical touch to any outdoor space.

• BROWN JORDAN

Everyone loves a swivel chair, and the Luca is offered in gorgeous colors and fabric options.

• HOLLY HUNT

Designed to be sculptural and coordinating elements, these Oryx planters are a beautiful and versatile feature.

• DAVID SUTHERLAND

The sculptural and organic shape of the Arlette dining table redefines how outdoor furniture can look.

• GLOSTER

Dynamic two-tone finish options and hidden storage—what’s not to love about the Coso side table?

OPPOSITE :

• JANUS ET CIE

Always a favorite, the Amalfi collection offers adjustable, chic furnishings for the open air.

LIVING

KITCHEN + BATH

California Calling

When the opportunity struck to purchase a 1928 Georgian Manor-style home in Greenwich—once decorated by his personal icon, Billy Baldwin—designer Jeffrey Alan Marks packed up his life in Montecito, California, energized by the prospect of test driving the Connecticut idyll and restoring the residence to its former grandeur. Naturally, one such home needed a showstopping kitchen at its heart.

“The house merited this very interesting kitchen,” muses Marks. The designer teamed up with Plain English (“their clean lines and

simple yet elevated cabinetry matched the legacy of the property perfectly,” he notes) to craft a layered space defined by a blue, green and pink palette—a request from his five-year-old daughter, James, that proved surprisingly sophisticated.

The challenge: Bringing an airy disposition to the room’s dark, patrician architecture. “By adding a large picture window over the sink, gallons of high-gloss white paint on tongueand-groove siding, and window screens to enclose the bar, the space became breathable,” he explains. And oh, what a bar it is.

More glossy paint—this time emerald green, gives the feel of an old-timey pub room. Another star detail is the cocktail serving island Marks fashioned from an oversized antique French laundry basket purchased on a whim. “We spend a lot of time in there as a family; it’s cozy and intimate,” Marks re ects. “And whenever we have parties, it’s the room that everyone gravitates towards.” Coziness similarly de nes the breakfast nook, a sunken space off the kitchen where casual meals are enjoyed reside, ensconced in a green velvet banquette that echoes the tones of the bar.

The living room, trimmed with Baldwin’s original moldings, graces the cover of Marks’ new monograph This Is Home (Rizzoli).

Featuring an array of residences for repeat clients, the tome explores the idea that we don’t stay in multi-generational dwellings as our ancestors did—we move and change with the people we call home as compass. Practicing what he preaches, Marks recently sold the Connecticut property, embarking on a California comeback and leaving a transformed piece of history for its next lucky stewards.

Living Laboratory

“I have always loved to garden, so elevating the outdoor spaces was a real passion project for me,” shares Marks of his property’s transformation. “The original owner in the 1920s treated the grounds with meticulous care, and I’m so happy they survived the past century,” he notes, pointing to a vast green lawn with meandering seating areas, a “play garden” favored by James and the family puppy, a magnificent array of old growth lilac trees and a 100-year-old sunken English garden. There, injecting his signature flair, Marks composed an outdoor dining room rimmed with espaliers “to give structure” and dotted with boxwoods in woven planters designed in collaboration with his longtime partner,

Palecek. Known for their emphasis on natural materials and traditional artisanal techniques, the Bay Area-based brand has collaborated with Marks since 2012, finding common ground in their shared coastal-chic ethos and attention to detail. “I love mixing my pieces into the garden. Right now, I’m experimenting with 10 different types of ropes for a new collection in development with Palecek,” shares the designer, as he preps for his West Coast move. “It is a testing ground for all of my exterior product collections. People think California sun is tough, but I’m learning from the seasons here what will last and what won’t!” jeffreyalanmarks.com, palecek.com

INDOOR + OUTDOOR LIVING

Hoerr Schaudt

As outdoor living continues to hold a place of greater importance for homeowners, the question of what features are prioritized is a fascinating one. The team at celebrated landscape architecture firm Hoerr Schaudt weighs in. “There is a move toward more natural and relaxed environments that welcome wildlife and give people a chance to get their hands dirty,” says Co-Founder and Senior Partner Doug Hoerr. John Evans, Partner, joins the discussion, saying, “Homeowners are embracing gardens of every scale, from something as simple as fire pits or bocce ball to larger retreats with new spaces for activities, like hiking trails, sport courts and even working orchards with apiaries.” Throughout it all, Hoerr, Evans and fellow partners Carroll Conway, Nick Fobes and Simon Prunty—along with their teams—design beautiful, purposeful gardens that connect people, site and season.

For The Long Haul

While Hoerr Schaudt is best known for the breathtaking outdoor environments it creates, the firm is also appreciated for its maintenance offering. “We have a highly unique program that offers continued landscape management,” Hoerr shares. “This allows us to continue the relationships and make sure your garden looks as beautiful five, 10 or 20 years down the road as it did when the design was first completed.” Speaking of what makes the firm unique, Evans chimes in, “We are a national award-winning ‘horticentric’ firm. The depth and breadth of our horticultural expertise runs through all our work.”

Exemplary Endeavor

“For a historic renovation project in Chicago, we created a new garden that offers an outdoor kitchen, dining space and social space around a fire, as well as a water feature that also functions as a spa and a connection to a freestanding yoga studio,” Prunty shares. “This home reflects what so many homeowners desire: indoor-outdoor connections, multiple garden rooms and high-functioning social spaces and the incorporation of an activity space that reflects how the family lives and entertains.”

Top Pockets of natural interest weave through the gravel garden, creating a textured backdrop for the adjacent bocce court. Bottom This urban oasis features a thoughtfully designed collection of outdoor spaces for entertaining, inviting the indoors to spill gracefully into the open air.

Photography Scott Shigley

WE CREATE GARDENS THAT DELIGHT, AND OUR TEAM WORKS SEAMLESSLY WITH ANY ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN STYLE.”

Mariani Landscape

This design decade has already been defined by the resurgence of outdoor living, but what’s inspired it? There are many factors, but according to Tony Lobello, who serves as Design Principal at Mariani Landscape alongside Sara Furlan and Carrie Woleben-Meade, one stands out. “Modern living is open concept, and this naturally translates to that seamless indoor-outdoor transition,” he says. To this end, the trio and their team pursue cohesive design concepts that lend themselves to enjoying open-air spaces in a similar way to the indoors. Another key factor? Personalization. “Our projects are all uniquely individual,” Furlan says. “We apply the same quality decision-making and drive to achieve the client’s vision, but each result is individual to them, their site and their needs.” As for the most unusual request that customized approach has produced, Woleben-Meade says, “We designed an actual ice rink with freezing coils for the winter.”

Top With a gathering area on one side of the pool house and a pool on the other, this indoor-outdoor living environment is seamless. Left A teak pergola surrounds an outdoor kitchen space, creating a comfortable, resort-like feel. Right Narrow drainage that blends in with the ground material keeps this design aesthetic, but enhances function.

PEOPLE TRAVEL SO MUCH FOR WORK NOW; THEY WANT TO COME HOME AND HAVE THAT RESORT EXPERIENCE.”

Design For Movement

Asked to discuss popular requests of the moment, Woleben-Meade notes, “Homeowners want to facilitate activities. For example, we have grandparents who will say, ‘Oh, when the grandkids come, I want something for them to do.’ That might be a swimming pool, bocce ball or pickleball courts, etc..” Lobello chimes in, “Parallel to this, we incorporate plenty of wellness areas, like yoga studios, koi ponds, plunge pools, saunas and even a swim resistance machine.”

Pergola Perfection

“We have been getting more requests for smart pergolas, which have louvers that adjust for sunshine or shade, as well as heat, integral lighting, Wi-Fi, speakers and an interface for TVs,” Woleben-Meade shares. “It’s almost like adding an addition to your house.” Furlan jumps in to discuss construction. “We often use aluminum materials that can be painted to look like wood, so you have longevity and aesthetics. The maintenance-free aspects are nice.”

Skyvi

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When exterior spaces provide the same level of craft, comfort and style as those found within, exceptional outdoor lifestyles are the result. That is where Greg Kaminski and Skyvi come in. Creators of world-class pergolas, they bring beauty, function and added value to their clients’ properties across the U.S. and around the globe. “Our pergola systems are all custom-made and manufactured in Europe with the highest-quality materials,” Kaminski says. “We also offer a wide variety of colors and a full range of additional features like enclosing options and LED lighting, all at the very best price.” In order to design and build something truly unique each and every time, Kaminski and his expert team take a client-centric approach to their work. “Successful collaboration involves understanding, communicating and having a shared commitment to creating a pergola that reflects the client’s vision.”

A Breath Of Fresh Air

• What products or design elements bring true luxury to the out-of-doors?

The combination of several products like pergolas, outdoor furnishings, fire features and lighting can help create a functional, comfortable and sophisticated outdoor environment.

• Share both your most popular and your most unique client requests. Roof, wall-mounted and freestanding pergolas with LED lights and motorized sunshades are most popular, while our most unusual request was for an octagon-shaped pergola, which we successfully created for a very satisfied client.

• What are the keys to creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow?

Through thoughtful design and architectural considerations, including a unified color palette and complementary materials.

• How do you incorporate sustainability and smart technology into your work?

Our pergolas can be equipped with LED lighting as well as sliding sunscreens and louvers that are adjustable and controllable from a smart device. Being a true energy saver, this level of automation plays a significant role in advancing sustainability efforts, environmental responsibility and green practices.

Top This double pergola features fabric screens and an additional post for a television. Right This pergola features optional LED lighting on the rooftop. Far right With custom-finished louvers, this double pergola has plenty of space for multiple seating areas.

WE HAVE MORE THAN TWO DECADES OF EXPERIENCE DESIGNING AND PRODUCING THE FINEST MODERN SUN PROTECTION SYSTEMS.”

Soake Pools

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Chicagoland is known for its challenging weather, so having a pool that not only looks beautiful and fits seamlessly on any size property but meets these adverse conditions head-on is something truly special. Enter Brian and Karen Larson. As Co-Founders of Soake Pools, the husband-and-wife team lead a firm that delivers all of the above and so much more with white-glove care. Karen says, “Because our pools are made for multidimensional outdoor spaces, you can say goodbye to the giant swimming pool that can only be used for three or four months and say hello to our space-saving, year-round plunge pools that elevate your outdoor lifestyle.” What is it that makes this possible? “Our 5000-psi concrete and waterproofing system create a strong base for our nonporous porcelain tile,” Brian explains. “This extremely durable, long-lasting system is built to bring fun and well-being all the year round.”

Making A Splash

• How d oes customization come into play?

We have five size options for plunge pools and our pools’ temperatures are completely customizable, which allows us to deliver the perfect pool for each client’s space, wants, needs and lifestyle.

• Wh at are some of your most popular client requests?

We get a lot of inquiries from people who want to use our pools for contrast therapy.

A client will design either a 7-by-7-foot (Hip) hot tub to be Square or a 4-by-4-foot cold plunge that they’ll add to their 7-by-13-foot pool, which will allow them to add hydrotherapy to their wellness routine.

• Sh are something that most people may not know about your work.

Our customizable pools are hand-tiled with the highest quality porcelain and can be used indoors as well as out.

Top Working alongside Amy Storm & Company, the Soake team installed a 6-by-10-foot pool in the backyard of Storm’s newly built custom home in Glen Ellyn.

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Growing Up Gracefully

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As a Chicago family expanded from four to five, they looked around their Gold Coast condo and realized the space didn’t quite accommodate them anymore. “We had outgrown our home, but our children attended a school nearby, so we wanted to stay in the city,” the wife explains. Along with upgrading square footage, the couple desired a residence that would reflect their lifestyle, stylishly so. “I wanted it to be a family-friendly, thought-out house that would fulfill my design dreams without sacrificing our needs,” the wife reflects. Charmed by Lincoln Park, they jumped at the chance to construct a custom townhome in the area, bringing their vision to life.

The owners turned to interior designer Martin Horner and residential designer Kevin Klinger, who created a three-story transitional abode with a basement and sky deck that fosters movement and interaction, starting with the main level. Housing the primary living and entertaining spaces, it is populated with furnishings in silhouettes that, while elegant, wear durable indoor-outdoor fabric meant to stand up to years of use. Amid them, decadent accents add a dose of drama. In the formal living room, for instance, the form and hue of the rippled satin-brass chandelier mimics the gold silk-satin drapery. Likewise, the dining room table’s polished bronze base resembles a set of interlocking gold rings, its glass top reflecting light from the crystal chandelier above.

“The lighting acts as little crown jewels that we put into the home,” Horner muses.

He accessorized the kitchen with a molecular bronze-and-glass fixture that gleams alongside a stylish stainless steel hood. The wife loves to cook and wanted to avoid clutter, so the space needed to be functional yet sleek. Iceberg Belissima quartzite forms an island with the slightest reveal between the top and base for visual interest. The stone appears again as the range backsplash and its adjoined telescoping doors, which open to reveal shelves lined with spices.

From the kitchen’s citrine leather stools to the family room’s emerald velvet armchair, a bold palette permeates the downstairs, infusing energy into the entertaining spaces. The dining room is so saturated in royal blues—seen on the wallcovering and chairs—that they almost act as a neutral. Threaded in golds, they tie into an

abstract Andrew Holmquist painting that was discovered, surprisingly, after the rest of the room had been put into place.

As the curved plaster staircase guides guests upstairs to the bedrooms, the colors begin to ease, starting with the sky-blue-and-brown runner—toned-down versions of the main level’s jewel hues. “The palette goes from moody to more peaceful as you go up,” Horner describes. “The light gets brighter. It’s calming.”

In the owners’ bedroom, the designer focused on neutrals and soft materials to create a sense of retreat. A cashmere rug provides sumptuous texture underfoot, and walls clad in an earthen beige cocoon the space in warmth. The tone becomes even more ethereal in the primary bathroom, where Calacatta Gold marble forms a niche surrounding the tub, reflecting sunlight diffused through white drapes. “Those sheers add a layer of translucency,” Horner observes.

Just as much thought went into the children’s rooms, which were designed to age with them. One daughter’s room, for instance, boasts patterned taupe wallpaper and elegant ballerinapink draperies tied with Victorian-inspired tassels. “In a traditional house, those tassels are typically seen only in the living room,” Horner notes. The vintage-inspired canopy chair feels right at home in a room full of romantic and rosy accoutrements, topped by a floral crown chandelier that may as well have been plucked from a fairy tale.

The children and their parents often congregate in the cozy family room, outfitted in a shearling rug and plush, modern furniture gathered before a gold-veined mantel of Nero Portoro marble. “It’s my favorite stone,” Horner admits. “I even used it in my own bathroom at home.” Through three sets of French doors, the space opens to an outdoor patio, encouraging an effortless inside-outside flow. “We were able to raise the whole terrace and yard to be level with the main living floor,” Klinger points out. Complete with a brick fireplace, an outdoor kitchen and a play area for the children, the exterior space deftly balances entertaining for all ages.

From the outside in, the dwelling serves as an elegant and comfortable place for the family while encouraging beauty and ease in everyday living. “Our approach was: We are going to raise our children in a home we love and feel like we can grow in for a very long time,” the wife shares. “We achieved that goal here.”

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Timeless Appeal

HONORING CHICAGO’S ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY, A DESIGN TEAM CRAFTS A CLEAN-LINED ABODE WHERE TEXTURED NEUTRALS CREATE A COZY ATMOSPHERE.

WRITTEN BY LISA BINGHAM DEWART

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE SCHWARTZ

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Previous page, left: In keeping with the palette of the neighborhood, architect Jean Dufresne chose limestone and an Italian terra-cotta tile for the façade. Landscape designer Tiffany Evans’ plantings emphasize texture.

Previous page, right: The clients’ mini labradoodle, Louie, lies on the foyer’s Exquisite Surfaces porcelain tile flooring. A Luis Gispert photograph rests against a Phillip Jeffries-covered wall, and a Lisa Kristine photograph hangs in the stairwell.

On paper, an ultramodern condo on the Gold Coast would seem ideal for empty nesters moving to Chicago after years in Indianapolis. Once they gave it a try though, the couple realized they missed single-family living. “We have a dog, my husband likes to garden and we yearned for our own space at street level,” the wife says, explaining why they started looking at houses. “We weren’t planning to build, as we knew it would be a lengthy process, but couldn’t find anything we loved in the area we wanted.” Instead, they ended up securing a double lot in Lincoln Park and creating a fromscratch abode tailored to their tastes.

“This wasn’t our first rodeo,” the wife says of constructing their new home. But the couple had never built in Chicago, so they didn’t have a deep bench of professionals to call upon. Thanks to their real estate agent and other helpful friends, they assembled a team to bring to life the subtly modern residence they desired. For architect Jean Dufresne, who has since launched a new firm, the double lot offered an unusual opportunity for Chicago. “We could push and pull volumes,” he says, “with broader shoulders at the front for street presence and thinning out toward the back for added exterior space.”

Dufresne’s approach created a variety of planes on the façade, which allowed a mix of textures in a “soft, clean palette,” he notes. As a nod to the city’s architectural history, he used limestone on the front of the first floor and an Italian terra-cotta tile that emulates a brick pattern on the second. Dark metal punctuates the front of the house and appears more prominently on its sides. The result, Dufresne says, is “timeless, not boastful.”

Similarly, landscape designer Tiffany Evans, who also devised a rooftop vegetable garden for the husband, kept the plant palette “simple and tailored to have a variety of green hues and textures,” she explains.

Inside, the structure slowly reveals itself. The front door opens to a central core that allows visitors to go either right or left without unveiling the entire house all at once. “The idea was to maintain some privacy so you’re not

exposing the main living space to everyone who comes in,” Dufresne explains. On one side is the dwelling’s focal point—a dramatic central stair that rises Escher-like with treads that almost seem to float. Nearby, a window with frosted glass channels allows in sunlight during the day while offering a degree of opacity and privacy at night. General contractor William Bigane calls the stair installation the biggest challenge on the project. “We built it from top to bottom,” he says, noting it took six months to complete.

The interiors are the result of a talented pair who gave the clients the elegant comfort they desired. Early on, Dufresne worked with designer Natasha VanScoyoc on the exterior materials as well as the space planning. “Their love of entertaining and having family over really drove the design of the first floor,” she explains. “It was important to have each space flow seamlessly into one another, which created a very special open concept.” To that end, the guests can easily circulate around the great room, fluidly moving from living space to dining area with a wine room in between for easy access to the couple’s collection (rather than tucked away in the basement) and the expansive kitchen nearby.

Just as Dufresne and VanScoyoc combined their talents, so did VanScoyoc and designer Amy Kartheiser. Both worked on the home’s hard finishes, notably on the choices for the living room fireplace in a mix of marbles. Kartheiser also selected furnishings—and, with the exception of the living room’s rust velvet lounge chairs and blue mohair sectional, most are in a range of neutrals. Creamy shades abound on the leather dining chairs, oak dining table, dimensional wallcoverings and plush carpets. For Kartheiser, whose portfolio leans more colorful, there’s a lesson to be learned: “Homes can be just as gorgeous in a neutral palette, but texture makes them stand out,” she notes.

While the project was complex both inside and out, the seamlessness of the resulting residence underscores the power of a team in step with one another and engaged, savvy clients. “Years of residing in multiple locations made them aware of what they needed and how they lived, and they were very collaborative,” Dufresne says. “It was quite a wonderful experience.”

“Homes can be just as gorgeous in a neutral palette, but texture makes them stand out.”

–AMY KARTHEISER

Although the primary bath’s palette is neutral, the materials feature texture and subtle pattern, including the porcelain tile from Artistic Tile behind the Blu Bathworks tub. Dolomite floors and glass shower tile from Virginia Tile lend depth and dimension.

Opposite: A clean, comfortable aesthetic extends to the primary bedroom, which is tucked away from the street. Holly Hunt mohair covers the Urban Craft Custom Upholsteryfabricated bed, while a flexible Astro Lighting wall light from Lightology offers an unobtrusive source of illumination.

URBAN LEGEND

A large city lot provides the canvas for a dwelling designed to become more charming with time.

For this family, staying in Chicago was never in question. So, when the clan of four (husband, wife and two children) decided they needed more space indoors and outdoors, they didn’t look to the leafy Windy City suburbs populated with large homes and generous yards. Instead, they narrowed in on Graceland West, a city neighborhood that’s close to both the parents’ work and children’s school. There, they discovered and purchased an urban unicorn: a roomy double lot.

To give life to their vision of a dwelling that would be sophisticated and elegant yet sturdy enough to stand up to life with children and a dog, they brought on architect Kenneth Brinkman, general contractor Aaron Lhotka and interior designer Kate Taylor. “Comfort and durability were two driving factors in the design, because this is a family home,” Taylor says. “But the owners have great taste and are drawn to interesting pieces of furniture and beautiful finishes, so that kept things exciting.”

The residence’s footprint occupies just under half the site, leaving ample room for a garden and a sport court for the children, thanks to landscape designer John West. Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors wrap the structure, an approach that “maximizes the flow of natural light and seamlessly integrates the interior spaces with the outdoor living areas,” Lhotka says. The general contractor carefully planned how the home would feel well before the first nail was driven. “Early on, he plotted out where the light would stream into the house and built to that,” Taylor describes. “It paid off with rooms that are bright throughout the day.” A large family room on the first floor, as well as sizable bedrooms complete with en suite baths for every member of the family, provides the extra space they all craved.

Once function and creature comforts were set, it was time to layer in features that appeal to the couple’s sense of style. Words like “durable” and “relaxed” don’t always go hand-in-hand with luxury, but the design team deftly wove workaday and refined elements together. Case in point are the living room’s walnut shelving (important for the display of both objects and books for this

bibliophile household) and decorative fluted panels over the fireplace. In the kitchen, elements like the statement-making Calacatta Viola marble, glass-front display cabinets and an island detailed with walnut in a lighter shade than the perimeter cabinetry give the hardworking room a healthy dose of glamour. And, at the home’s core, long, capsule-shaped metal spindles along the staircase make for a passageway with a sculptural aspect.

At first glance, the palette seems neutral, but closer inspection reveals the spaces are nuanced with contrasting colors and a rich textural mix. “The wife came to me with the idea of using a rust hue—the color she is most drawn to,” Taylor says. “Throughout the house, you find shades of that color, as well as dark metals and warm walnuts, to enliven the rooms.” She also selected pronounced textures—richly veined stone, soft velvets and buttery leathers—to add visual and tactile excitement. “A palette that’s too monochromatic can fall flat,” Taylor explains. “We worked to provide dimension through texture.”

Living fixtures and finishes add even more depth. “Natural materials are most often our focus, and that’s what we used here,” the designer notes. Stone, wood and unlacquered brass—materials that will patina over time—are found throughout. “To me, a water ring, an etch or a scratch show that people are doing what they are supposed to do in a house: live,” Taylor muses. “It’s beautiful and what you would see when traveling in Europe.”

What makes the home a great place for all are the spaces where members of the family can retreat or gather. For the parents, the primary bedroom is a calm, adults-only haven that includes a muted, creamy color palette and a cozy fireplace whose floating hearth runs underneath an adjacent window, offering a place to perch and gaze outside. The glass-wrapped family room, on the other hand, features a large, double-sided sofa with one side designated for reading and the other facing a screen so everyone can enjoy movie night.

By keeping the couple’s wish for comfort at the forefront, the design team created a residence that’s so cozy, everyone feels at ease within its walls. As Taylor notes, “In the end, it’s a serene place to come home to after very busy days.”

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