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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.
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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.
Discover spring’s new fabrics and wallpapers showcased within three distinct color combinations.
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A lush Palm Beach retreat by Marshall Watson is the perfect backdrop for entertaining in style.
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Here on Earth
A family’s Cashiers, North Carolina, compound celebrates its natural surroundings under the unified vision of architect Tim Adams and designer Amanda Wyatt.
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Color & Courage
Reinvigorating a 1926 Chattanooga abode, designer Ryan Kirk Kopet incorporates bold colors and playful patterns befitting its owners’ vibrant personalities.
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Legacy on the Lake
Design pros Leigh and Kevin Misso lovingly update a timeless residence on Alabama’s Lake Martin, faithfully refreshing its spaces for empty nesters.
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CHECK IN THE DUNLIN
Nestled beside the Kiawah River, a protected estuary of South Carolina’s sea islands, The Dunlin—a newly opened Auberge Resorts property—captures the quiet magic of the Lowcountry. Architect Robert Glazier set the tone with 72 cottage-style guest suites, appointed by designer Amanda Lindroth to evoke forlorn coastal mansions. “We imagined a 1920s white-clapboard beach house with windows open to the breeze; something simple but noble,” she describes. Strokes of black and sturdy brown antiques temper the designer’s minty marsh green palette and trademark rattan, creating interiors as sophisticated as they are sweet. Spacious guest rooms feature fireplaces, soaking tubs and generous screened porches overlooking gnarled oaks, wispy salt grasses and ebbing tides. Meanwhile, the retroinspired pool surroundings and spa promise absolute rejuvenation. aubergeresorts.com/the-dunlin
SHOWROOM SPOTLIGHT
AJMADISON
Renowned for its exceptional customer service and extensive in-stock inventory, appliance leader AjMadison has unveiled its long-anticipated arrival to the Southeast. With showrooms in Brooklyn, North Miami Beach and Tysons Corner, Virginia, the family-owned company already serves 8,000 trade partners and 2.5 million end users across the country, including many in the Atlanta metro area. In response to this growing demand, AjMadison recently debuted a 12,000-square-foot showroom in Sandy Springs, Georgia, giving discerning Atlantans an opportunity to experience more than 150 sophisticated, professional-grade and technologically advanced brands in person. The immersive space showcases premium appliances in meticulously appointed vignettes dedicated to each manufacturer. Among the impressive offerings are luxury leaders GE Monogram, Miele, Gaggenau (left) and La Cornue, plus the market’s largest display of Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove products. Another bonus? AjMadison’s best-in-class customer experience begins at the discovery stage, extends to expert blueprint review, then continues seamlessly throughout the life of the appliance. ajmadison.com
larsen. check in photo: courtesy the dunlin, auberge resorts collection.
ITINERARY
LEIPER’S FORK
Located about 30 miles south of Nashville, Leiper’s Fork—a bucolic village in Franklin, Tennessee—offers a slice of old-fashioned Americana. Since the early aughts, preservationists Aubrey and Michele Preston have worked tirelessly to safeguard its rural character, maintaining a refuge for naturalists and creatives alike. This tightknit community thrives on frequent gatherings, fostering a deep sense of belonging for those who call it home. From unique boutiques to art galleries, Leiper’s Fork is a shopper’s delight. Below are just a few must-visit stops along the trail.
MOO COUNTRY
Recognizable by its rustic log-and-chink façade, Moo Country brings cowgirl-glam fashions to Leiper’s Fork. Opened in 2018 by Montana native and stylist Dawn Ann Ritter (who also operates a second location in Bozeman), the boutique corrals domesticmade, Western-inspired wares—think fringed jackets, turquoise jewelry, and artisancrafted boots and hats—attracting both country stars and locals. moocountry.com
PATINA HOME & GARDEN
Ensconced in the village’s 1914 general store is Patina Home & Garden, the impeccably curated shop of designer Brooke Giannetti and her husband, architect Steve Giannetti. Charming inventory includes Belgian linens, hand-dipped candles, Swedish antiques and, of course, the couple’s two tomes. New arrivals include their daughter’s eponymous Love, Leila pottery and oil paintings by local creative Meghan Aileen. The side courtyard acts as a vibrant gathering spot, hosting Hank’s Coffee Station (right) several days per week. patinahomeandgardenshop.com
DAVID ARMS STUDIO
Artist and retailer David Arms recently moved to a new namesake space dedicated to his uplifting artwork, most of which incorporates birds as symbolic representations of the human spirit. Just a few doors down from his former 19 th-century barn location, the freshly renovated David Arms Studio offers his reliably genteel retail selection, artfully arranged among leather trunks, trophy mounts, apothecary bottles and tartanskirted tables. davidarms.com
LEIPER’S CREEK GALLERY
Established in 2001 by owner Lisa Fox, Leiper’s Creek Gallery helped to trailblaze the village’s creative revival. Found in a rehabbed midcentury gas station, the salon-style space features 15-foot-tall ceilings, a cozy fireplace and handpicked antiques staged by Nashville designer Robin Rains. Fox’s famously eclectic roster ranges from contemporary to folk, always emphasizing authenticity and local ties. leiperscreekgallery.com
BENTONTOWN
Although the building serves as a makers’ market for now, a charming bookstore, anticipated by 2026, is steadily taking shape under the direction of local designer Trinity
Shay. Inspired by Thomas Hart Benton— famed artist and descendant of one of the town’s founding fathers—Shay’s elevated retail concept will combine rich woods, sage green, double-stacked bookcases with rolling ladders, a tea café and serene riverfront reading area. @dasherleipersfork
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THIS SPRING, GIVE BACK IN STYLE AT THESE CHARITABLE DESIGN EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
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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
Designer Marcus Mohon’s sketch of his Round Top Designer Showhouse great room.
THE PLACE FOR APPLIANCES
When one embarks on the thrilling journey of designing the dream kitchen, appliances are undeniably top of mind. With a plethora of options on the market, a need to maximize function while complementing the design aesthetic, and large ranges in pricing, these allimportant kitchen powerhouses can represent one of the most challenging yet fulfi lling selections to be made during a design project. Enter, AllSouth Appliance. With over 25 years in business, seven showrooms and a commitment to excellent customer service, AllSouth has continually adapted to meet the needs of modern homeowners and their design pros. “We believe in providing more than just appliances,” says President Tyler Hillman. “We deliver solutions that simplify life, elevate style and create lasting memories. Our philosophy is rooted in trust, quality and unmatched service—we treat others as we want to be treated.” Of course, AllSouth’s inventory is also a central appeal. With premier brands like Bosch, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove, Thermador, Miele, Viking and more—over 50 more—the purveyor leaves little to be desired in the selection process.
ABOVE + BEYOND
Asked how he would describe the personality of his business, Hillman points to the term “over achiever.” “We are performance-driven, value-oriented and dependable,” he says. “AllSouth is a team of experts who care deeply about helping each customer find the perfect appliance for their home, whether they are renovating, building or upgrading. We understand construction timelines and do everything we can to exceed expectations.”
“ We help create kitchens that look beautiful while meeting the needs of everyday life with efficiency and ease of use.”
IN THE KNOW
“AllSouth is part of many manufacturer roundtables,” Hillman shares. “We are members of the NKBA, ASID and numerous other industry groups. We stay connected with our manufacturer partners and attend trade shows like IBS/KBIS.” In addition, AllSouth is known for its fruitful ongoing relationships with designers and builders, all of whom keep the appliance-centric team up-todate on the latest and greatest trends and techniques.
Top This kitchen features Monogram appliances that bring the wow factor on two fronts: beauty and performance. Left Hestan’s 42-inch outdoor built-in grill makes open-air dining a breeze, and the Bora Bora colorway shown adds a fun touch to the design. Right The Zephyr PresrvTM single-zone beverage cooler keeps everyone’s favorite sips chilled to perfection. Opposite This 36-inch Pro range from Café contributes to the design of this kitchen, with its white hue and copper handle and knob set.
Photography Top Courtesy of Monogram; Left Courtesy of Hestan; Right Courtesy of Zephyr; Opposite Courtesy of Café
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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.
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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.
“ 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
This Cashiers, North Carolina, estate by architect Tim Adams and designer Amanda Wyatt includes an outdoor wine cellar (previous page) and pair of cabins, each with a different material palette to reflect the destination. The meadow cabin (right) shines thanks to lofty
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“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
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Christopher Farr Cloth’s La Jungle swathes the walls and ceiling of this Bedford, New York, bunk room designed by Brittany Bromley, continuing onto the lower bunk bed curtains. Taconic Builders crafted the custom millwork, which is painted Benjamin Moore’s New Born’s Eyes.
“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
Peter Dunham Textiles’ prints cover the sofa and chairs in the bunk room. A Currey & Company pendant hangs above, tying to the rattan Serena & Lily bistro chair at the Rove Concepts homework table (right). The rug is Fibreworks.
“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
Benjamin Moore’s Mystical Blue, Tidal Wave and Clearest Ocean Blue create a color-block effect on designer Sasha Bikoff’s custom California Closets storage system. The shelf and play table are both Nestig and the rug is Sasha Bikoff for Flor.
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
Aleta’s Bouquet Jal wallpaper was the jumping-off point for the playroom (above), which designer Chauncey Boothby paired with a Couristan rug, Poppie chairs and a Milton & Goose tables. Farrow & Ball’s Pink Ground decorates the bedroom walls alongside a pendant by The Urban Electric Co. and an RH Baby & Child crib.
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
In a midcentury modern L.A. home’s inner courtyard, a Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan rocking chair is situated beside a firepit and boulder-turned-water element, both the work of Roger Hopkins Stone Sculptors. Views of an enclosed side garden (left) are visible from the client’s bedroom and bath.
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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
Landscape designer Tim O’Shea created defined spaces in this Mediterranean-inspired St. Helena garden by using rows of sycamore trees and boxwood (left). A kumquat tree is planted in an antique pot from Living Green (below and bottom left).
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.
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MARKET
Feast your eyes on gorgeous textiles, a plethora of exciting design finds, chic outdoor furnishings and a dreamy alfresco tablescape.
Clockwise from top right: Bahia Fabric in Lemon by Serena Dugan
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COBALT + COTTON + SKY
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TERRA COTTA + BUFF + MELON
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COLOR CUES
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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
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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
PHOTOS: COURTESY HARBOUR.
Harbour’s new Chloe Collection (pictured) includes a sculptural teak-framed coffee table. Nicholas (standing) and Harrison Condos lead the outdoor furniture company today.
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
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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
Surrounded by lush flora and fauna, a Palm Beach pool cabana features a bold interweaving of colors and materials, providing the perfect perch for a fabulous fête.
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Cirql Nu Armchair with Werner Aisslinger / Price upon request dedon.de
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:
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INNOVATIVE AND INSPIRING, WARM AND WELCOMING AND FUNCTIONAL AND FABULOUS BEST DESCRIBES THE IDEAL FAMILY KITCHEN.
Achieving this delicate balance requires a design expert with a collaborative approach to creating unique kitchen environments. These comprehensive spaces should not only inspire the family chef, but provide the perfect place for doing homework, playing games, relaxing with a glass of wine or healthy snack and entertaining guests. That is why we at AjMadison are proud to present the Kitchen Design Collective.
Showcasing the remarkable work of some of our most celebrated and accomplished design partners, the Kitchen Design Collective combines their unique creative genius and affinity for function with our exceptional inventory of world-class brands, unmatched expertise, extensive product knowledge and white-glove service. Turn the page to see what Heuer Design Collective and AjMadison were able to accomplish in Atlanta.
The KitchenAid dishwasher is quiet, sleek and oh, so powerful.
Innovative Beauty Abounds
THE IDEAL MIX OF ORGANIC ALLURE, LAID-BACK LUXURY AND STATE-OF-THE-ART FUNCTION, THIS FAMILY KITCHEN EMBODIES DESIGN EXPERTISE AND ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE.
A well-designed and expertly crafted kitchen provides the perfect look, feel and function that reflects the unique wants and needs of those who will gather there to cook, converse and create lasting memories. Founded just five years ago by design visionary Dawn Heuer, Heuer Design Collective rapidly grew into a team of five talented professionals who are known for delivering environments that encourage people to slow down and savor the moments they create in their homes.
DYNAMIC DESIGN
When asked to reimagine this Atlanta home for a growing family, Heuer and her award-winning team applied their client-centric approach. “We were guided by our clients’ clear vision for a home that is highly functional and warmly inviting,” Heuer says. “From the outset, they emphasized the importance of creating a kitchen that blends transitional style and nature-inspired aesthetics to reflect their lifestyle and values, with green cabinetry being a non-negotiable feature.”
A CAPTIVATING KITCHEN
With her design directive in place, Heuer reached out to Jeff Dauby, her AjMadison representative, who helped source KitchenAid appliances that brought this eye-catching and innovative kitchen to life. Heuer explains, “From the very beginning, Jeff took the time to understand the homeowners’ needs, priorities and design vision, ensuring that every recommendation he made was in perfect alignment with their lifestyle and aesthetic preferences.”
This custom wood hood brings natural elements and flawless function to the kitchen.
A chef’s dream, this dual-fuel range epitomizes great performance.
DESIGN ALLIANCE
Working with AjMadison has provided myriad benefits to Dawn Heuer, her team, her clients and her projects.
How often have you worked with AjMadison and what’s been your overall experience?
I’ve worked with AjMadison on multiple occasions and my overall experience has always been extremely positive. Their vast inventory of high-quality appliances provide a wide range of options to suit different design styles, budgets and functional needs. Whether sourcing professional-grade ranges, energy-saving dishwashers or state-of-the-art refrigerators, AjMadison consistently has the right solutions.
In what ways did your AjMadison representative help you on this project?
Jeff Dauby, my AjMadison rep, helped my clients and me find durable, energy-efficient appliances that not only met their functional needs, but complemented the kitchen’s overall design. His expertise, professionalism and collaborative approach made the entire selection process seamless and enjoyable.
How did AjMadison help to inspire your design concept?
With their vast selection of premium appliances, expert advice and exceptional service, AjMadison provided the foundation for creating a kitchen that was highly functional and visually striking.
What sets AjMadison apart after a purchase has been made? AjMadison’s exceptional level of service, which includes reliable delivery, professional installation and ongoing white-glove service, truly sets them apart in the industry.
The A-List
MEET THE APPLIANCES THAT ELEVATE THIS KITCHEN TO THE TOP OF THE DESIGN CHARTS.
KitchenAid 48-Inch Built-In
Side-by-Side Refrigerator
Store ingredients in style with KitchenAid’s spacious built-in side-by-side fridge, which offers a unique under-shelf prep zone that can hold a 9-by-13-inch baking sheet.
$9,358; SKU: KitchenAid KBSN708MPA
KitchenAid 24-Inch Undercounter Microwave Drawer
Conveniently designed, this 24-inch undercounter microwave drawer combines sleek aesthetics and discreet design.
$1,798; SKU: KitchenAid KMBD104GSS
KitchenAid Commercial-Style 36-Inch Freestanding Dual-Fuel Smart Range
Enjoy cooking with commercial-grade precision, performance and style with this KitchenAid dual-fuel smart range.
$1,838; SKU: KitchenAid KDPM804KPS
$7,558; SKU: KitchenAid KFDC506JSS
Collective Consciousness
“Being a part of the AjMadison Kitchen Design Collective is an incredible honor and so meaningful for my business,” Dawn Heuer exclaims. “It represents more than just access to high-quality appliances—it’s a collaboration with a trusted resource that shares my commitment to excellence in design and client satisfaction. My relationship with AjMadison allows me to enhance my projects with top-tier products, innovative solutions and the support of industry-leading expertise.”
KitchenAid 24-Inch Fully Integrated Dishwasher Experience whisper-quiet cleaning with KitchenAid’s fully integrated dishwasher that delivers efficiency and seamless design.
AjMadison provided the foundation for creating a kitchen that was highly functional and visually striking.”
“ Whether sourcing professional-grade ranges, energy-saving dishwashers or stateof-the-art refrigerators, AjMadison consistently has the right solutions.”
“AjMadison helped my clients find durable, energyefficient appliances that not only met their functional needs, but complemented the kitchen’s overall design.”
Dawn Heuer, Owner and Principal Designer, at Heuer Design Collective
Continuous Line Lounge Chair by Sutherland Furniture, Perennials Sutherland Studio Moroccan Rug, Moattar
LIVING
KITCHEN + BATH
Tour the dreamy Connecticut estate that designer Jeffrey Alan Marks imbued with light, color and effortless West Coast style.
The colorful hues of designer Jeffrey Alan Marks’ Plain English kitchen, with dual islands painted Mushy Peas, are tempered by white lacquering and oak planks from New England Custom Floors. The sconce is from The Urban Electric Co.
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 de ned by a blue, green and pink palette—a request from his ve-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.
A breakfast nook off the kitchen is enlivened by collected artworks. The banquette is clad in Loro Piana velvet and joins a Richard Wrightman table, Paul Ferrante pendant and Paul Smith for The Rug Company rug.
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
A Palecek lantern and chairs alongside a Sutherland table create a dining destination within Marks’ English-inspired garden. More of the designer’s home can be seen in his new monograph, This Is Home (below).
Here on Earth
IN CASHIERS, NORTH CAROLINA, A DISTINCTIVE PROPERTY COMBINING MEADOW AND FOREST PROVIDES ONE FAMILY WITH ACRES OF ENCHANTMENT.
Architecture: Tim Adams, T.S. Adams Studio Architects, LLC Interior Design: Amanda Wyatt, Design Insider
Home Builder: Ben Harris, Harris Custom Builders, LLC
Architecture: Alex Smith, Alex Smith Garden Design, Ltd.
WRITTEN BY KATE ABNEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA ROMEREIN | STYLING BY ELEANOR ROPER
Materia’s midcentury-inspired Forchette 18 chandelier presides over designer Amanda Wyatt’s multifaceted seating group of Maiden Home sofas and Shoppe Amber Interiors ottomans in the great room. A custom 10-foot-long Verona marble coffee table by Bottega Surfaces completes the arrangement.
Previous page: Architect Tim Adams specified a mix of cedar shakes from Jennings Builders Supply & Hardware and standing-seam bonderized metal roofing from Best Buy Metals for this Cashiers, North Carolina, home. Marvin windows punctuate the tongue-and-groove cedar siding painted Sherwin-Williams’ Dragon’s Breath.
Nestled in a fertile valley of the Nantahala National Forest, an idyllic community in Cashiers, North Carolina, is taking shape under careful stewards who put nature at the forefront. Amid springfed ponds, a trout stream and the remnants of an old apple orchard, this refuge embraces the area’s intrinsic beauty via hiking trails, neighborhood gatherings and breathtaking vistas.
Architect Tim Adams’ clients, a pair of busy professionals from Atlanta, sought to capture a slice of this paradise with a vacation retreat for their young family. They were attracted to the development’s expansive estate lots for their celebration of the land—and the precious breathing room afforded to spread out upon it.
Having also authored additional residences for the community in collaboration with one of its developers, general contractor Ben Harris, Adams enjoys a sense of resonance with his clients and their vision of land-centered living. “This property sits a bit higher than the others and overlooks a meadow, with views softly filtered through pine trees and a natural plateau where the house could go,” Adams notes. He responded with a one-story structure that rambles outward rather than climbing skyward, diverging from typical mountain homes. “Our firm designs in response to the land; that’s just natural for us. When you can spread out like this, you’re not stacking rooms, and it opens up so many windows for more light and views.”
The abode’s thoughtful layout balances privacy with connection, featuring lively communal spaces at center, the primary suite in its own wing and children’s and guest bedrooms in another. “They wanted everyone on one level,” the architect shares. This floor plan “brings such ease to daily living and entertaining with a great sense of flow.” Stylistically, he leaned on loose Craftsman references while combining rustic and contemporary influences. Polished materials—reverse board-and-batten siding, standing-seam bonderized metal roofing, steel-and-glass windows—juxtapose hand-hewn beams, cedar shakes and rugged local stone. Adams stresses that procuring these materials would not have been possible without the resourcefulness of Harris and his team.
The group’s dedication is apparent in the home’s use of prized Doggett Mountain fieldstone, which graces multiple fireplaces, portions of the façade
and load-bearing pillars across four spacious porches. Here, irregular flagstone pavers fade into a textured fescue lawn punctuated by landscape designer Alex Smith’s placements of rhododendrons, Korean boxwoods, cinnamon ferns and young black gum trees.
The forest and meadow beyond spread out like a blanket, with the site’s vast acreage accommodating multiple structures, including an in-ground wine cellar and charming guest cabins that afford visitors welcome privacy and deeper connection to the land.
Inside the house, elegant materials reflect aligned efforts with designer Amanda Wyatt, whose collaborative contributions—engineered wood flooring, specialty plaster treatments, a bespoke brass rail over the kitchen range wall, a single slab of marble in lieu of tile—achieve a calming effect.
Wyatt took a hands-on approach throughout, realizing a challenging marriage of midcentury and Americana influences. This stylistic synthesis is reflected in the circular flush-mount lights crowning the kitchen’s Shaker-esque cabinets and primitive wooden stools; the dining room’s combination of spindle-back chairs with a sleek concrete table; and the great room’s pairing of a mod chandelier above a hand-knotted wool rug. Nearby, emerald barrel chairs swivel beneath the keeping room’s 18th-century-style multiarm chandelier as streamlined Itauba wood rockers rest beneath traditional lanterns on the adjoining porch—all striking a harmonious balance of contemporary and classic.
When it came to color palettes, Wyatt’s iterative process helped achieve a layered feel, appearing as if the home had evolved over decades. Terra-cotta tones in the primary bedroom—seen on its leatherupholstered bed, mod velvet bench and arabesque rug—provide an unexpected foil to the refreshing blues and greens of the public spaces. One guest bedroom embraces feminine shades of pink, while children’s spaces likewise sprung from boundless creativity, as with the daughter’s cheerful aqua art room ensconced within adapted attic space.
Both children relish time spent outdoors, with the daughter taking inspiration from the landscape for paintings and the son passing entire summers hiking, fishing and tracking wildlife. And it’s exactly that sort of environmental immersion that fulfills this family’s holistic vision. “One whole side of their property backs up to protected national forest,” Adams notes. “It adds another layer of nature, right next door, that will never be disrupted.”
In the kitchen, Four Hands counter stools contrast Farrow & Ball’s Mouse’s Back on the island and Stony Ground on custom cabinetry by Mountain Showcase Group, Inc. Roman and Williams Guild flush mounts shine above European white oak floors by The HeartPine Company.
A brass hanging rail by deVol and backsplash of Lace White honed marble from Bottega Surfaces surround the kitchen’s custom vent hood—installed by general contractor Ben Harris and finished with limestone plaster by Lazar Stucco Inc. The hand-hewn oak ceiling beams are from Taylor’d Designs.
Opposite: Wool flannel draperies by The Shade Store softly frame the dining room fireplace, which was constructed using native Doggett Mountain fieldstone. Howe London Windsor chairs encircle RH’s contemporary Cabrera waxed concrete table.
Soho Home’s Silvanus rug anchors the primary suite. Upholstery pieces by the same brand—a Paolo bed in sycamore leather and Willis bench in antique rose velvet—hold court with Skylar Morgan’s Arc lounge chair. The wall light is by Brooks Thomas.
Opposite: Custom steel French doors by Metal & More lead to the primary screened porch. Brown Jordan’s Oliver armchairs and Terra Outdoor Living’s Bordeaux coffee table gather beneath The Urban Electric Co.’s 1600 exterior light and Hinkley’s Sag Harbor sconces.
Touches of
Opposite:
pink from Soho Home’s Adeline bedspread and Hackner Home pillows top a Lulu and Georgia bed dressed with Hale Mercantile Co. linens, bringing feminine touches to this guest bedroom. A Workstead lamp complements Anthropologie’s Isla nightstand.
A Pale La Précieuse pendant by Georges Store lights Kerri Rosenthal’s Azure Dropcloth wallpaper in the attic-level art room. Hay counter stools and a Muuto chair accent the custom white oak table with a zinc top by Taylor’d Designs.
On the main porch, an Espasso sofa and rocking chairs, all made of weather-resistant Brazilian Itauba wood, join an RH teak coffee table. Irregular crab orchard flagstone pavers, installed by All Pro Stone, LLC, run beneath an antique jug from Toby West Home.
Opposite: Currey & Company’s Nottaway chandelier suspends above Soho Home’s Tisbury coffee table and CB2’s Fitz swivel chairs in the keeping room. An aluminum-clad NanaWall system enhances the indoor-outdoor experience.
Interior Design: Ryan Kirk Kopet, Miles and Kirk Design
Home Builder: Art Johnson, Mountain City Construction
Color & COURAGE
A CHATTANOOGA COUPLE EMBRACES THE PALETTE THEY’VE ALWAYS CRAVED IN A LIVELY UPDATE OF THEIR NEARLY CENTURY-OLD HOME.
WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE DEORIO
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALI
STYLING BY GINNY
HARPER
BRANCH
In decorating, as in life, fear can sometimes hold us back—from making bold moves, from bucking the status quo, from pursuing what we truly love. Chattanooga resident Elizabeth Carriger was no exception to this notion. Although a career in public art administration had filled her days with the kaleidoscopic colors of large-scale art projects, she had been cautious about bringing all of that vibrance into her previous homes. “I always tend to have neutral walls and just let my art pop,” she says.
But when Elizabeth and her husband, Peter Erwin, turned to designer Ryan Kirk Kopet to help them renovate and decorate their newly purchased 1926 Colonial Revival house in the city’s coveted Ridgeside enclave, they nipped that habit in the bud.
“This couple seems reserved, but they’re not,” shares the designer, who quickly caught on to her clients’ capacity for richer color. One clue came from their meticulously organized file of design ideas, which included a daring, floral-on-black wallpaper inspired by Diana Vreeland’s flamboyant “Garden in Hell” living room. The term “twisted traditional,” which Elizabeth used to convey her vision for the abode, provided another tell. But final confirmation came from Elizabeth’s description of her wedding shoes, which she had dyed one of her favorite hues: a striking shade of chartreuse.
“I instantly knew what direction to go,” recounts Kopet, who then made a beeline for samples of similar citron-colored paints. She brushed several swatches on a living room wall, then chose the zestiest shade in a semigloss finish—“to liven it up, because it’s the darkest room in the home,” she adds.
In the dining room, Kopet removed the existing wainscoting to maximize space for a dramatic floral wallcovering her clients favored, then painted the remaining trim a deep burgundy shade. “Suddenly, we had this incredibly vibrant wallpaper right across the hall from chartreuse walls, and I’m wondering, ‘How do we build a bridge between the two?’ ” the designer recalls. The answer was to bring the intrepid shade into the dining room via the draperies. In this house, it actually “helped to keep adding color to make everything feel more serene.”
On the second floor, that acidic tint mutes to a warm ochre, seen in a dinosaur-patterned
wallcovering and velvet-swathed swivel chair in the son’s bedroom. For his sister’s suite, carnationpink walls set off a new window seat and built-ins painted a soothing sage green.
Custom cabinetry in a similarly verdant shade improves the function of the freshly expanded kitchen, where general contractor Art Johnson borrowed square footage from a pantry and hall closet to create a more spacious, family-oriented flow. Kopet also wove fresh green into the renovated en suite bathrooms, where fern-colored millwork pairs with classic tile patterns befitting the abode’s 1920s origins. The latter, she notes, were impeccably executed under the watchful eye of Johnson. Continues Kopet: “The success of this house comes from the tiny details you don’t notice because it all feels simple and clean.”
That easygoing aesthetic likewise unites the home’s antique, vintage and modern furnishings, which range from an heirloom chinoiserie bar cabinet to the midcentury Milo Baughman dining chairs Elizabeth had previously reupholstered in child-friendly performance fabric. “I want families to be able to easily use their spaces and their pieces,” the designer explains. “They need to be able to grab chairs from other rooms when there are 20 people over.”
Especially welcoming during such occasions are the living room’s eclectic seats, which include antique French chairs with ornate gilding and punchy floral upholstery, a three-piece turquoise leather bench, and curved lounge chairs dressed in black-and-gold cut velvet. Unexpected artworks introduce further character: a watercolor-and-ink piece by local artist Kate Roebuck in the entryway, a vivid street scene painted by Peter’s mother in the living room, a self-portrait by Spanish photographer Fares Micue in the dining room. “The design feels alive,” Kopet comments. “To present this mix of pieces they’ve lived with for their whole lives in a fresh new light was really exciting.”
With Elizabeth and Peter so invested in retaining the charms of their vintage home, Kopet’s solution provided the perfect fusion of preservation and personal expression. “Everything just feels right,” Elizabeth concludes. “I’m thrilled we found Ryan because she helped push me where I needed to be pushed, to finally do what I wanted to do. This house is different than the expected, but this house is truly us.”
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A 19th-century Louis XVI-style chair from Case Antiques sits beside a door shrouded in Benjamin Moore’s River Blue, which leads to the adjacent sitting room. The vintage street scene was painted by homeowner Peter Erwin’s mother, Fay. A zigzag-pattern wool Forte rug by Fibreworks runs underfoot.
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the living room arrangement. Hickory Chair’s Shea swivel seats, upholstered in Clarence House velvet, rest near a Wildwood side table and a Thomas O’Brien acrylic-legged coffee table for Century Furniture.
Visual Comfort & Co.’s Cristol chandelier draws attention toward the dining room, which is swathed in House of Hackney’s floral Artemis wallcovering. Vintage Milo Baughman chairs surround the Highland House table near a Fares Micue self-portrait from Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design.
An Aria table by Room & Board sidles up to the kitchen’s custom banquette, fabricated by Scarlett’s Cabinetry and topped with cushions and pillows in Scalamandré and Pierre Frey fabrics. The woodcut at right is by South Carolina artist Kent Ambler.
Opposite: Sherwin-Williams’ Retreat covers the kitchen’s custom cabinets by Scarlett’s Cabinetry. Visual Comfort & Co. globe lights shine above white quartz countertops from The Tile Store. The bentwood Thonet Era stools are from Design Within Reach.
In the daughter’s bedroom, a Divine Savages wallpaper from Atlanta Textile Club displays a pretty tangle of blooms and serpents. The latter’s green hues complement custom built-ins by Scarlett’s Cabinetry and the Fermoie shade on Visual Comfort & Co.’s Hackney floor lamp.
Right: Two vintage drawings from GoodWood and a dress collage by Chattanooga artist Lisa Norris frame the entry to the daughter’s bathroom. Le Café floor tiles from The Tile Store abut an original tub refinished by general contractor Art Johnson.
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Left: Porcelain pinwheel mosaic floor tiles and Pristine quartz countertops from The Tile Store team with custom cabinetry in the son’s bathroom. An Arteriors sconce adds a sophisticated mix of brass and bronze.
House of Hackney’s Dinosauria wallcovering spans the son’s bedroom. Kopet pulled its greens into the millwork— painted Sherwin-Williams’ Rosemary—and its golds into the velvet wrapping a Room & Board swivel chair.
Interior Design and Landscape Architecture: Leigh Misso, River Brook
Home Builder: Kevin Misso, River Brook
LEGACY THE LAKE
The waterfront lifestyle at a newly updated Alabama residence blends an illustrious past with a playful present.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREY GLENN | STYLING BY KATHLEEN VARNER
There’s something inherently welcoming about a lake house, and this one—a charming retreat on Alabama’s Lake Martin—fully embraces that sense of ease. Shaded by Japanese maples and Southern magnolias, it’s as hospitable to morning coffee on the screened porch as it is to the gaggle of grandchildren running around in wet bathing suits every summer.
The sweeping property sits on a wooded point of the lake, framed by shallow sloughs on either side. Clad in warm hazel siding, the home reflects the sparkling setting through banks of tall windows that help it coalesce with its natural surroundings.
Completed circa-2000, the abode represents one of architect Bobby McAlpine’s earliest commissions on the prestigious shore, where his lake houses have become the stuff of legend. So, it’s little wonder owners Becky and Jim Tate fell for it at first sight. “I knew Bobby McAlpine’s reputation and had followed him through all his gorgeous coffee table books and projects,” Becky recalls. “As soon as I saw the open living space surrounded by windows and panoramic views, I was sold.”
Relocating from Mobile Bay to be closer to family in northern Alabama, the Tates set out to make this their full-time residence, tapping designer Leigh Misso and general contractor Kevin Misso, a husband-and-wife design duo they’d worked with previously, to guide the renovations.
The intent for their Lake Martin home was clear: to preserve McAlpine’s vision while updating it for today. Continues Leigh: “Bobby and his business partner, architect Greg Tankersley, had drawn this house so stunningly. Our goal was to elevate the interior to be sophisticated yet casual.”
Before addressing where to place the couple’s beloved tall-case Gothic clock and Queen Anne chairs, Leigh carefully studied the scale and massing of the rooms. Because the Tates love to entertain, the living spaces needed to flex for groups while remaining cozy for two. Presenting the greatest challenge was the step-down living room; Leigh’s solution was to divide it into thirds—with formal and casual seating groups flanking a central dining space. After updating the redbrick fireplace with a mortar schmear and antique mirror, “We set chandeliers above each seating area but kept the middle open and airy—so your eyeline is never interrupted.”
In the neighboring kitchen, Kevin swapped the existing poured concrete and weathered copper countertops for elegant Arabescato marble, while Negresco Mist granite—the Misso’s go-to for utilitarian spaces—acts as a stand-in for soapstone in the matching pantry and laundry room. “The moody palette of these spaces feels like a hug,” says Leigh, who accented each using her clients’ collection of silver serveware and copper pots.
“We pulled that same charcoal tone all throughout the main level to create a cohesive, layered feel,” the designer notes. Applying a similar shade to window and door frames also acts as an optical trick—visually softening the barrier between indoors and out, allowing the lush environment to take the lead.
While many spaces were updated with new lighting, plumbing fixtures and custom-cut rugs, the home’s original pine floors—featuring a subtle gray wash and visible knots—were enthusiastically retained. “They just have so much personality,” Leigh explains. “We always lean toward true materials that speak for themselves, and these floors most definitely do.”
Marking one of the Misso’s most clever transformations, a former office became a cozy retreat for the owners’ grandchildren featuring custom millwork and four curtained bunk beds beneath a whimsical wallpapered ceiling. The room’s custom iron railings were forged by metalsmith Justin Cordes, who also crafted a bespoke canopy bed for the primary suite. Comments Becky: “Our space downstairs is quite private; we love that we can close the doors and let the younger generation have the run of the house.”
The Tate property adapts just as effortlessly for hosting friends, comfortably accommodating up to three additional couples. “When you move to the lake, suddenly, everyone wants to visit,” Becky says with a laugh. “During the warmer months, we love to come up from the boat and fire up the grill on our outdoor patio, which is a totally new spot Leigh created for us.”
All told, the couple appreciates the residence as a place they can share generously while imbuing their daily routines with tranquility and ease—a sentiment that rings true to the home’s original intentions. “Every detail has been thoughtfully planned and considered,” Leigh concludes. “The entire experience is elevated yet approachable. It’s a lake house, after all.”
A new dining patio of Oklahoma Brown flagstone from SiteOne Landscape Supply mingles with George Taber azaleas and wintergreen boxwoods—all installed by La Vida Landscapes. Rattan chairs from Green Gates Market encircle the custom pine table.
Previous page: Updated by designer Leigh Misso and general contractor Kevin Misso, this Lake Martin abode celebrates its original architecture by Bobby McAlpine. Japanese maples, Southern magnolias, autumn ferns and gardenias frame the cedar siding.
In the living room, Wesley Hall wing chairs, a linen CB2 coffee table and a slipcovered sofa by Four Seasons Furniture gather beneath a mixed-media abstract by Jim Bird purchased at Details by Liz Hand Woods. The lighting is by Visual Comfort & Co.
Walls coated in a custom Benjamin Moore charcoal tone complement floating pine shelves and honed Negresco
granite countertops from Surface One in the laundry room. The Missos completed this snug space with Waterworks’ Henry gooseneck faucet from Fixtures & Finishes.
Opposite: A custom-size Prestige Mills Granville rug unites the living room’s three distinct zones, including this dining setup at center. Surrounding the antique drop-leaf table, slipcovered chairs by Coley Home join Queen Anne side chairs, which Leigh re-covered in Schumacher’s Bespotted linen.
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Right: Blaxsand’s suar wood Akar chair, purchased at Details by Liz Hand Woods, rests beneath an Honoré Daumier watercolor print on the upstairs landing. The pine-paneled walls wear Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter.
Opposite: Anchoring the primary bedroom is a custom canopy bed by Toro-Cordes Iron Arts. The Visual Comfort & Co. table lamp illuminates Schumacher textiles and a Prestige Mills rug from Billy Brown Flooring.
Bunk beds fabricated by the Misso’s in-house carpentry team provide a refuge for the owners’ grandchildren. Schumacher wallpaper and a Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier adorn the ceiling while panels of Brunschwig & Fils fabric contribute privacy.
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