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FEATURES

KITCHENS TRADITIONAL CHARM

14 Designer Details

18 Picture Perfect

24 Simply Elegant

28 Second Chances

MODERN ATTITUDE

34 Bold Accents

38 Change of Pace

42 Rustic Getaway

PERSONAL STYLE

48 Ready for Anything

54 Timeless Appeal

58 Modern History

BATHSCLASSIC ELEGANCE

64 New Outlook

70 Touch of Luxury

74 High Contrast

VINTAGE GLAMOUR

80 Quiet Escape

84 Setting Sail

88 Fashion Forward

DEPARTMENTS

3 Editors’ Note

4 New & Noteworthy

8 Elements of Style 92 Resources 96 Final Thought

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EDITORS’ NOTE

THIS YEAR MANY OF US HAVE BEEN SPENDING

MORE TIME AT HOME THAN EVER BEFORE.

So it makes sense that we’re longing to create inviting

spaces where we can enjoy ourselves. We’ve fi lled this

issue with kitchens and baths that will inspire you to do

just that—whether you want a stylish cooking zone or a

calming bath where you can relax at the end of the day.

If you’ve been thinking about adding a cozy eating spot

to your kitchen, take a look at a stunning breakfast area

with eye-catching tile in “Modern History,” on page 58. If

after cooking more meals at home, you’ve realized that

your kitchen’s fl oor plan doesn’t work as well as you

thought it did, turn to “Simply Elegant” on page 24 to

fi nd a functional layout that helps keep cooks on one side

and guests on the other.

And if you need a break after a tough workday, we’ve

got plenty of inspiration for that too. The charming bath

in “Quiet Escape,” page 80, combines soft colors and

vintage details, while the sophisticated bath in “Fashion

Forward,” page 88, stylishly merges art and function.

As you peruse the issue, imagine yourself in these

spaces and consider which design elements will work best

for the way you live. Your dream kitchen or bath is

waiting. You just have to envision it!

The Editors,

Dream Kitchens & Bathsª

DREAM KITCHENS & BATHS 3 Photographer Laura Moss

4 DREAM KITCHENS & BATHS

PRODUCTSUpdate your kitchen or

bath with elements that blend standout design

and new technology. Writer Debra Steilen

innovative

NEW & NOTEWORTHY

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1. DECK THE WALLS

Bridge the gap between vintage

and modern styles with 24×48-inch

porcelain tiles that can be used like

wallpaper to fl aunt tropical foliage

(Tahiti, shown) or whimsical fl owers

(Blush Peony). These on-trend,

large-scale patterns stimulate spaces

with their lively energy. Botanicals

($36 per square foot, uninstalled).

Walker Zanger; walkerzanger.com

3. MIRROR IMAGE

Enjoy the look of dramatic black

Sahara Noir Marble without the

maintenance—this gorgeous quartz

is a shoe-in for the real thing. Silestone

Et Noir ($49–$110 per square foot,

uninstalled). Cosentino; cosentino.com

2. CHIC VENTILATION

Slim but powerful, this discreet

downdraft ventilation system rises

to 18 inches high when needed. Once

its work is done, the system retracts

out of sight behind the burners. Lift

Downdraft (30 inches, $1,799; 36 inches,

$1,899). Zephyr; zephyronline.com

TODAY’S SMART

AND STYLISH

SURFACES

FEATURE

EYE-CATCHING

PATTERNS AND

AN ARRAY OF

ORGANIC COLORS.

4. MIX AND MATCH

Quench your thirst for personal style with a

low-profi le faucet that off ers 11 fi nish options

and a cover plate that can be customized

in unexpected materials, including leather,

wood, marble, and mirror glass. (You can even

change the look later!) AXOR MYEdition (from

$800). AXOR; axor-design.com

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5. UNIVERSAL APPEAL

Not a fan of institutional design? This

concrete trough-style sink is a stylish

complement to contemporary or ADA-

compliant baths. Zaca Wall Mount ($645–

$775). Native Trails; nativetrailshome.com

7. RANGE OF OPTIONS

Modern cooking technology meets classic

style in a range with early-1900s-inspired

aesthetics, the largest oven in its class, and

a 19,000 Btu burner that boils a half-gallon

of water in less than six minutes. Heritage

Series Range ($7,139–$12,599). Bertazzoni;

us.bertazzoni.com

6. BOLD COLOR

Personalize the exterior of any Victoria +

Albert freestanding tub or basin by selecting

from 194 RAL colors in addition to six standard

paint fi nishes. With a choice of gloss or matte

fi nishes, there are more than 33,000 variants

of tubs and basins. A World of Color (prices

vary). Victoria + Albert; houseofrohl.com/

victoria-and-albert

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8. EASY HYDRATION

Drink your fi ll of cleaner, healthier water

with a compact fi ltered-water dispenser

that can be installed anywhere with

access to a water line—saving time,

money, and storage space for plastic

bottles. ezH2O Liv (from $1,300). Elkay

Manufacturing Co.; elkay.com

NEW & NOTEWORTHY


10. COOL FEATURES

ActiveSmart Foodcare technology in this

24-inch-wide freezer uses temperature

sensors to create and maintain the

optimum environment for diff erent kinds of

foods; it also reduces energy consumption.

Integrated Column Freezer (from $5,599).

Fisher & Paykel; fi sherpaykel.com

11. WATER SENSE

Get three types of fi ltered, chilled water—

still, medium sparkling, or full sparkling—

at the push of a button from this smart

kitchen faucet. With one channel reserved

for tap water and the other for purifi ed

drinking water, this convenient hydration

source eliminates the need for bottled

water or a dedicated faucet. Blue Chilled &

Sparkling 2.0 ($2,799–$2,999). GROHE; grohe.us

9. BACKLIT BEAUTY

Walls become dynamic visual

accents when clad in this artisanal

wood paneling. Each tile is affi xed to

acrylic backing that accommodates

multicolor LED lighting. Celestio

Wallcoverings (pricing upon request).

Duchateau; duchateau.com

12. IN CONTROL

Designed for today’s pro-installed

smart homes, Control4 Smart Home

OS 3 unifi es and connects thousands

of devices on a single platform. Enjoy

at-a-glance views for security and

lighting, one-touch music, and more.

Control4 Smart Home OS 3 (free to download). SnapAV; control4.com/os3

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STORAGECreate efficient zones throughout the kitchen to keep essential tools and ingredients close at hand.Writer Renee Freemon Mulvihill

smart

ELEMENTS OF STYLE


SMART DESIGN

» Stash often-used items, such as pots

and pans, on the working side of the

island and less-frequently used items

on the other side.

» Drawers with interior organizers can

keep small tools or spices in order;

look for cabinet organizers for pots

and pans or stand mixers, above.

Pullout shelves can help you easily

access items at the back of a cabinet.

DISPLAY SPACE

» Incorporate open shelves at the end

of your island for dishware, serving

items, cookbooks, or collectibles.

Consider what items you’ll store on

the shelves to determine the best

height. If your eating area is near the

island, shelves for everyday dishes,

above right, can make setting the

table quick and easy.

STYLISH EXTRAS

» Hooks or towel bars are a handy

element to add to an island if there’s

room. Also consider including a paper

towel holder or wine cubbies. Pullout

baskets can serve as a convenient

storage space for vegetables, such as

onions and potatoes.

» Install electrical outlets on the island

so you can plug in small appliances

and charge phones and tablets.

HARDWORKING ISLANDS

openSHELVING

Include open shelves rather than upper cabinets in

your kitchen to help lighten the overall look of the room

and keep daily essentials within easy reach. In this

old-world-style kitchen, opposite, open shelves allow

the homeowner to display her collection of ironstone.

To keep your shelves looking neat, stick with one color

of dishware and avoid overloading the shelves with

clutter. Opt for floating shelves for a clean look, or add

decorative brackets for vintage style.

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» DEEP DRAWERS

Keep pots and pans within easy reach

by adding drawers below the cooktop.

A slide-out shelf in the drawer, right,

keeps lids contained, or use drawer

dividers to separate pots and lids.

» SPICE PULLOUTS

Add a pullout cabinet on either side of

the range to store frequently used spices

and oils, below right. When installed

above the counter, these pullouts can

be recessed into a hearth-style range

hood and keep supplies at eye level.

» HIDDEN CUBBY

A sliding panel, below, far right,

stylishly conceals shelves stocked with

spices and oils. This sleek storage is

perfect for contemporary kitchens.

The sliding panel also protects

items from the heat of the range.

» WALLS THAT WORK

Upgrade the backsplash above or

next to your range with practical

storage. Options include magnetic

strips for storing knives or a bar for

hanging cooking utensils, measuring

cups, and spices. You can also hang

a pot rack to keep your favorite pans

within easy reach of the cooktop.

COOKING ZONE

ESSENTIALS

ELEMENTS OF STYLE

» INSTALL A SLIDING DOOR.

Looking for a stylish way to keep

pantry contents under wraps? A

barn-style door, this photo, ups

your kitchen’s farmhouse style and

saves floor space. Simply slide the

door shut when company arrives.

» ADD AN ELEMENT OF

SURPRISE. A paneled pantry

door that matches surrounding

cabinets can be a fun way to

conceal a walk-in pantry. It blends

into the kitchen, while offering a

nice surprise for those who know

it’s there. Who doesn’t love a

hidden door?

» OPT FOR OPEN CUBBIES. Open

shelves inside the pantry make

it easy to access what you need

quickly—and keep track of what

you have on hand. Add tiered

storage accessories to ensure you

can see everything and prevent

cans from getting lost at the back

of the shelves.

» ADD FLEXIBILITY. Adjustable

shelves allow you to easily

accommodate tall pots and small

appliances. Avoid storing heavy

items on high shelves; place

infrequently used items up high

and often-used items at eye level.

CLEVER STORAGE

AND DESIGN TRICKS

HELP YOU KEEP

SUPPLIES TIDY AND

HIDDEN FROM VIEW.

ultimate

PANTRIES

CLASSIC CABINETRY, ELEGANT MOLDING, AND HARDWORKING FIXTURES BRING

TIMELESS SOPHISTICATION TO COOKING SPACES DESIGNED FOR TODAY’S LIFESTYLES.

CHARMTRADITIONAL


DESIGNER

Writer Sally Finder Weepie

Photographer Emily J. Followill

DETAILS

“I’m a sucker for light,” designer Matthew Quinn says. “I begged the builder for four windows—they flood the room with light. It’s like cooking in a conservatory.”


Pops of color and artistic touches bring a fresh

perspective to a traditional Virginia kitchen.



THE CLASSIC KITCHEN IS EVOLVING, DESIGNER MATTHEW QUINN SAYS, AND IT’S A BEAUTIFUL THING TO SEE. Modern

traits have emerged, but elegant bones remain at the

forefront—so the shift feels natural, welcome. The best of

what we’ve always loved is still here, gorgeous as ever.

That’s clear in this kitchen that Quinn designed for Cindy

and Charlie Stamp in McLean, Virginia. “The homeowners

have very traditional taste,” Quinn says. “They wanted well-

defined rooms that create backdrops for their art and antiques.”

Bucking the open-plan trend, Quinn worked with

builder Bob Guaglianone of Novella Homes to set in

place plank walls with gracefully arched molding-capped

doorways that delineate the kitchen from the adjoining

living room and sunroom. A coffered ceiling nods to classic

architecture, but with a twist—Quinn made the coffers

shallow and painted beams white for a clean, updated look.

Likewise, cabinetry harks to traditional style, but with cleaner

lines and a shorter height that respects the ceiling beams

and crown molding. “Clean cabinetry lines and the kitchen’s

overall neutral envelope let Cindy’s art, rugs, and the navy blue

range pop,” Quinn says. “It’s all about editing and balance.”

White-painted plank walls and cabinetry celebrate the

enduring allure of the white kitchen as they also serve as

a canvas for cheerful daubs of Cindy’s favorite colors, blue

and pink. “It’s a white kitchen, but it’s not,” Quinn says.

“It’s the evolution of the traditional kitchen we love.”

The blue of the showpiece range repeats on pantry

cabinets painted in Hale Navy from Benjamin Moore.

The bold hue speaks to modernity, as do black-framed

windows on the range wall. Art pieces, part of Cindy’s

collection, continue the modern viewpoint, as does the

marble slab serving as a range backsplash, Cindy’s colorful

rugs, and her choice of pink fabric for counter stools.

“There’s a lot of pink, but the kitchen doesn’t feel

frilly or fancy because the blue and black hues balance

it,” Quinn says. “Everyone feels comfortable.”

“This kitchen shows that it’s good to take some

chances—include a navy blue range—but keep

that timeless feel that’s so appealing,” Quinn says.

“When you walk in and immediately want to sit

down and have coffee, that’s true comfort.”

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OPPOSITE The refrigerator, wall ovens, refrigerator drawers, and breakfast station are incorporated into one of Quinn’s signature “tall walls.” An antique table anchors the breakfast area adjacent to seating at the island, which is topped in Imperial Danby marble. ABOVE LEFT The classic navy hue of the range repeats on built-in pantry cabinets. ABOVE RIGHT One pantry is for food storage; this one is a bar catering to homeowner Charlie Stamp’s professed penchant for single malt scotch. BELOW LEFT The pantries are fronted with smoky mirrors and topped with crown molding that echoes the home’s arched doorways. BELOW RIGHT Custom cabinetry cradles homeowner Cindy Stamp’s collection of blue-and-white dishes.

Details count in this

spacious kitchen. A drying

cabinet with a brass mesh

front is both elegant and

utilitarian. Hand-painted

tile on the backsplash adds

a dash of old-world charm.


perfectPICTURE

A harmonious blend of elements brings old-world allure to a newly renovated Houston kitchen.Writer Jenny Bradley Pfeffer

Photographer Julie Soefer

Field Editor Jessica Brinkert Holtam

THOUGH BUILT JUST 15 YEARS AGO, MARGARITA AND MIKE JACOBS’ HOUSTON HOME EXUDES OLD-WORLD CHARM. Located

on a tree-lined street in the city’s beguiling Bellaire

neighborhood, the house checked all the boxes, except one.

Its small, cloistered kitchen stood in stark contrast to the

rest of the large, open home. “The kitchen was closed off

from the living room,” Margarita says. “And although we

have a large home, everyone wanted to congregate around

the food, of course!”

To remedy the problem, Margarita and Mike called on

Audrey Tehauno and Jana Erwin of Nest Design Group.

Their solution: Commandeer space from a small, unused

spare bedroom and bath to enlarge the kitchen and allow

for the addition of a mudroom and pantry. “With the space

we obtained from the bedroom and bath, we doubled the

size of the kitchen, allowing for a space much better suited

to this family,” Tehauno says.

With a more spacious footprint, symmetry became a

guiding force. The design team added a second window

to balance the range wall that features a custom plaster

hood above the range. Two spacious islands punctuate

the rectangular space and create separate workstations

that have become the family’s epicenter. “The islands are

incredibly functional,” Erwin says. “The kids can be doing

homework or snacking at one island while Margarita preps

for meals on the other. And they are ideal for entertaining.”

Aesthetically, Tehauno and Erwin wanted to maintain

the home’s classic style, choosing timeless millwork that

felt traditional but with a current flair. Cream-color upper

cabinets enhance the kitchen’s light, airy appeal. For

contrast, visual weight, and camouflaging wear and tear,

lower cabinets are stained dark brown with a hint of gray.

A mix of metal finishes—oil-rubbed-bronze hardware,

unlacquered-brass fixtures, ironwork shelves, and antiqued-

ABOVE AND OPPOSITE TOP Designers Audrey Tehauno and Jana Erwin

employed brass touches throughout the kitchen. Faucets with an

unlacquered-brass finish coordinate beautifully with pendant lights

and cabinet hardware in antiqued brass. A classically shaped plaster

hood was intentionally designed without ornamentation to give the

eye a place to rest. OPPOSITE BOTTOM Custom-designed ironwork

shelves add a touch of masculinity to the more feminine tile.

brass pendants over the islands—creates a balance between

masculine and feminine, formal and casual.

The pièce de résistance, however, is the custom, hand-

painted tile. It plays equally well with the industrial nature

of the open ironwork shelving and the simplicity of the

plaster hood—both of which were designed to complement

the tile’s intricate pattern.

“We wanted the eye to go to the backsplash first,” Erwin

says. “The other elements, from the simple window shades

to the open shelving, were all chosen to allow the tile to be

the showstopper.”



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The hand-painted tile looks like it’s a hundred years old, but also very modern-day.“

”Audrey Tehauno, designer


DESIGN

STRATEGY

SHOULD YOU HIDE THE REFRIGERATOR BEHIND CABINET

PANELS? “IN A LARGE KITCHEN WITH LARGE EXPANSES OF

CABINETRY, THE EYE NEEDS A BREAK. WE KEPT THE STAINLESS

FRONT FOR BALANCE,” DESIGNER JANA ERWIN SAYS.

OPPOSITE Stations dedicated to different tasks keep the large space organized. Countertop cabinets next to the stainless-steel refrigerator house a coffee station while a baking station and appliance garage are on the opposite side of the room. ABOVE

The pantry offers additional storage space for the homeowner’s collection of dishes. Detailing and finishes mirror those used in the kitchen. ABOVE RIGHT AND RIGHT For visual weight and practicality (the family has two young children and pets), lower cabinets were stained with a gray-brown finish. BELOW Upper cabinets show off a creamy white finish for an airy look.



A smart layout and sophisticated materials set the tone for easy

entertaining in this Baltimore kitchen.Writer and Field Editor Charlotte Safavi Photographer Jennifer Hughes

simplyelegant

Double wall ovens and a

separate cooktop allow

the homeowners to flex

their culinary muscles

on one side of the

light-filled kitchen while

on the opposite wall, a

wet bar with a wine

refrigerator caters to

entertaining needs.

ABOVE Brass fi nishes on the faucets, custom vent hood, pendant lights, and cabinet hardware add a touch of glimmer. Organic shapes, including curved faucets, knobs, and a mosaic backsplash of fan-shape marble, contrast the grid pattern of the windows. BELOW LEFT Open-grid barstools let friends and family cozy up to the marble island. BELOW

RIGHT A wall of windows ensures an airy feel in the high-functioning kitchen.


A YOUNG PROFESSIONAL COUPLE HAD HUGE

DREAMS FOR THEIR NOT-SO-BIG KITCHEN. It

would be the place they’d cook sensational new dishes, the

spot they’d stylishly entertain friends. Only one quandary

stood in their way—how to pack all that function and

fabulousness into 225 square feet, the extent of space available

in their new Baltimore rowhouse.

“The space constraints and the long, narrow footprint were

concerns,” designer Bria Hammel says. “A rowhouse presents

unique challenges.” The Minnesota-based designer met them,

crafting a layout that maximizes the modest square footage.

Playing off the grid pattern established by a window wall

that bathes the kitchen in natural light, Hammel selected

simple cabinetry as she set up two distinct zones separated

by a showpiece island. A cooktop and expansive vent hood

sit on one side. On the opposite wall, a wet bar quenches the

homeowners’ thirst for serious socializing.

“When the couple are entertaining, they can cook and prep

the meal while their friends can access and enjoy cocktails on

the other side of the kitchen,” Hammel says. “The setup created

instant symmetry.”

Good looks were vital—for the sophisticated couple and the

home’s open floor plan. “You see the kitchen when you walk

upstairs to the main living area,” Hammel says. “That’s why we

gave the island a dramatic waterfall edge in Nuvolato marble.

I like its impact, its smooth lines, its sense of movement.” Its

gray hue repeats on cabinetry, which runs to the ceiling for

maximum storage. Substantial satin-brass hardware pops

against the neutral canvas. “Scale was important,” Hammel

says. “With 10-foot-high ceilings, hardware can disappear.”

ABOVE Glass-front cabinets above a bar sink in the entertaining zone reflect the light from the window wall. Paneled cabinets higher up bring storage to the ceiling, boosting the space’s efficiency. The backsplash matches the opposite side of the room for a cohesive look.

The large hardware and twin pendants infuse an industrial

edge that nods to Baltimore’s history. Milk-glass shades and

an antiqued-brass finish on the light fixtures layer in a subtle

forever-there vibe. “The rowhouse is new, but I wanted some

elements to feel like they’d been here awhile,” Hammel says.

She also chose 31/2-inch red oak floorboards—rather than wide

planks—to emulate an earlier age. The wood flooring adds

warmth that’s echoed in brass elements, including the banded-

and-riveted vent hood, the faucets, and the barstools that finish

the kitchen in sparkling style.



chancessecond

A 1929 kitchen remains true to its roots while looking to the future with an open layout and an elegant mix of materials. Writer Amy Elbert Photographer Werner Straube Field Editor Hilary Rose


Removing an archway on the sink alcove amplified light. Painted cabinets in a gray-brown hue mix with natural ash accents.

HISTORIC HOMES OFTEN HAVE SOME

SQUIRRELLY KITCHEN DESIGN FEATURES—

leftovers from bygone days when hired staff was the norm,

along with root cellars and dumbwaiters.

Taking down walls and removing low-hanging archways

were the first orders of business when designer Christopher

Peacock renovated the kitchen of a 1929 suburban Chicago

house for a recent showhouse.

“Originally, there was an alcove with a big arch hiding a

window,” he says. “It was a beautiful window, and yet you

couldn’t see it. It was a missed opportunity.”

Removing walls and doors and enlarging doorways

transformed the maze of rooms into one 16×22-foot

light-filled space befitting today’s kitchen-centric families.

“We removed the big archway on the alcove by the kitchen

sink, and immediately that brought all this light into the

space,” Peacock says.

Although the designer updated the floor plan, he

remained true to the 1920s and ’30s feel of the house,

furnishing it with traditional raised-panel-style cabinets

in taupe-painted and natural-ash finishes. “I love white

kitchens, but I wanted to get away from that and use

this beautiful color,” he says. “This becomes a fresh

interpretation of a traditional cabinet.”

The island base and the hood above the range are

painted off-white. “I like to have these negative/positive

moments. Too much of one thing or color gets boring.”

Peacock introduced warm satin-brass hardware on the

cabinets with stylized bin pulls and round knobs mounted

on square escutcheons. The light above the island—a

modern take on a traditional billiard-table pendant—sports

a brass finish too.

“It all has to work together, and the one thing that connects

everything here is the brass hardware,” Peacock says.

Taking advantage of one of the kitchen’s original oddities,

Peacock set a furniturelike cabinet and coffee bar in an

alcove to the left of the range. A mirrored back behind

the shelves bounces light and adds a touch of glamour—

“without being too grand,” Peacock says.

Opposite the range wall is the cleanup zone with a large

sink under the newly exposed window. Muntins painted

black accent the elegant original windows.

To balance the asymmetrical window placement, Peacock

designed a hutchlike cabinet just to the left of the sink.

Glass doors on the upper cabinets echo the window and

brighten the corner.

“It’s by the sink and one of the dishwashers so you can

wash the dishes and easily put them away. It becomes a

cleanup area that is also very pretty,” Peacock says.

An awkward niche to the right of the sink was converted

into a handy storage spot to slide in countertop appliances

ABOVE A professional-style range and brass-trimmed hood tuck into a niche backed with quartz. Period-appropriate French oak floors add warmth underfoot. OPPOSITE TOP A billiard table-style fixture illuminates the island, while upholstered barstools offer a comfortable perch for guests. An elegant coffee and wine bar sits just to the side of the range. OPPOSITE BOTTOM Leather straps and satin-brass pulls add to the kitchen’s vintage look.

such as a toaster and stand mixer. “I really tried to frame

the window and make it the feature,” the designer says.

“Then I introduced the ash on the vertical slide-in trays and

drawer fronts. That connects the two sides of the room.”

Two refrigerators with lower freezers are integrated into

the cabinetry and flank the doorway to the breakfast room.

“You can have beautiful things in a kitchen, but there

should never be a dominant feature. If there is, then there

needs to be something to offset it,” Peacock says. “Rooms

should feel complete and well-rounded as opposed to being

all about one piece. I love balance.”



Rooms should feel complete and well-rounded as opposed to being all about one piece.

“”Christopher Peacock, designer


CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS SEAMLESSLY

BLEND WARMTH AND SIMPLICITY WITH

STREAMLINED FORMS, OPEN SHELVING, AND

UNEXPECTED RUSTIC ACCENTS.

ATTITUDEMODERN


Contrast is on full display in a

kitchen designed by Gary

Ciuffo for Hampton Designer

Showhouse. Wood barstools

add a rustic element to the

overall composition.


Dark wood and brass highlights bring unexpected drama to a

classic white kitchen. Writer Sally Finder Weepie

Photographer Werner Straube

Field Editor Jenny Bradley Pfeffer

boldaccents

MANY TRAVELERS RETURN FROM EUROPE WITH

A SUITCASE FULL OF ZEAL. Gary Ciuffo unpacked his

in an intriguing place—a kitchen inside a recent Hampton

Designer Showhouse. “I was inspired by Italian design,” says

Ciuffo, president of Ciuffo Cabinetry in New York. “I wanted to

bring that European-modern flair into a Hamptons kitchen.”

Ciuffo began with a base rooted in classic Hamptons

fashion, constructing banks of soaring white transitional-style

cabinetry. Applied molding on doors and crown molding at

the ceiling ensure the space has enviable architectural bones.

Continuing the airy elegance, a backsplash of Calacatta marble

tiles wraps the range wall.

To this light canvas, Ciuffo introduced drama and warmth

with natural wood. “During our travels, we saw a lot of wood

walls and wood ceiling panels,” he says. He translated that

inspiration into a span of walnut that runs from the sink

backsplash on one side of the work zone, across the ceiling, and

down the other side of the kitchen, where the rich wood cloaks

built-in refrigerator and freezer columns.

For a touch of shimmering glam, Ciuffo had a series of solid-

brass bars routed into the wood. The eye-catching lines repeat

on the custom range hood and island—and are echoed by

statuesque brass pendants, hardware, and faucets. “The brass is

unlacquered,” Ciuffo says, “so, through the years, that live finish

will turn and further blend with the walnut tones.”

Quartz on perimeter countertops and the island bar is dark

and dramatic, with deep brown undertones to pair with the

wood. “We did a lot of sampling on tones for the wood finish,”

Ciuffo says. “I wanted something warm that would blend with

the kitchen’s stone elements.” Providing a perfect counterpoint

to the moody hues, light tones come from natural-wood floors

and sculptural barstools—brought in by Michael Del Piero,

the Chicago tastemaker who styled the space and designed the

adjoining dining area.

Window shades specified by Del Piero lend a touch of softness

to the room, which is outfitted with chef-worthy pro-grade

appliances. Additional utility hides behind the cabinetry, which

ABOVE Classic white cabinets are accented by brass elements,

including a modern, bridge-style faucet and streamlined

cabinet hardware. Solid-brass bars add dimension to the

wood wall accent, while glass shelves keep everyday dishware

within easy reach and lighten the overall look.

features interior lighting and built-in outlets and charging

stations. It all adds up to a space where high function meets

good looks—and a bit of unexpected glamour.

“We took the light, comfortable Hamptons kitchen

that everyone is used to and gave it warmth and drama

with wood and brass,” Ciuffo says. “We’re showing a

way to go beyond the simple white kitchen and bring

in some personal style, some fun, some artistry—and

I think that’s important for every kitchen design.”



ABOVE LEFT Globe pendants above the island off er a

modern interpretation of a vintage schoolhouse light.

The circular shapes contrast with the grid pattern

created by brass bars routed into the wood surfaces

on the backsplash, island, cabinetry, and ceiling.

ABOVE RIGHT Woven shades at the windows fi lter

light and add subtle texture. BELOW LEFT Quartz

serves as a stylish and practical work surface at the

island prep zone and contrasts with the dark quartz

used on the island bar and perimeter countertops.

BELOW RIGHT Brass gives knobs on the range a

jewelrylike appearance and repeats brass accents

found throughout the room.


A SOUTHERN KITCHEN

TAKES ITS CUES FROM

THE WEST COAST IN

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY

REMODEL WITH A COOL,

CALIFORNIA TWIST.

Writer Jody Garlock Field Editor Jessica Brinkert Holtam

Photographer Jennifer Hughes

changeof pace


A waterfall countertop on the island of this remodeled

Charlotte kitchen is a showcase for the room’s

clean, modern style. A fold-up window opens the

room to the outdoors, where an 18-inch-deep bar

with seating on the opposite side makes it easy

to serve food or drinks to diners on the deck.

Lisa Sherry, interior designer

“IN ALL MY INTERIORS, I ALWAYS LIKE TO CREATE

LITTLE SURPRISES.”


CLEAN, COOL, AND CASUAL AREN’T WORDS THAT USUALLY COME TO MIND WHEN DESCRIBING SOUTHERN HOMES. They are more

often known for traditional architecture and formality. But

Lisa Sherry, a Charlotte interior designer, welcomed the change

of pace. “I have a California modern aesthetic,” she says. “It’s

not something immersed in the style in Charlotte, but it’s

exciting to see that the open, modern style is something

people here want.”

Sherry was in her element when remodeling this Charlotte

kitchen for a young couple seeking a relaxed and practical

gathering space for their family (which includes a son and two

pets), as well as guests when they entertain. The 1961 split-level

house naturally lent itself to a modern style, as did the couple’s

desire to incorporate wood. Sherry, however, didn’t want the

space to become a midcentury time capsule. “It was more

about having a light, bright open kitchen,” she says.

Removing a wall opened the kitchen to the living room,

allowing the cook to be part of the action and making it clear

that the space isn’t off-limits to guests. An island with seating

fills a good chunk of the 25×11-foot space without feeling too

imposing. “When you put fewer but larger things in a small

room, the scale actually makes the space feel larger,” Sherry says

of the roomy island.

Plenty of white surfaces—a textural mix of leather, tile,

cabinetry, and quartz that mimics the look of marble—create

an airy feel synonymous with contemporary California homes.

But the biggest Golden State nod in the North Carolina

kitchen comes from the folding window above the sink—a

feature that invites indoor-outdoor living. “I’ve been wanting to

do one of these, and this was the perfect opportunity because

the deck is right there,” she says. “The homeowners were all

over it. It’s a great way to incorporate the outdoors.”

OPPOSITE For a sleek look, the cooktop is a low-profile model and the paneled refrigerator disappears into a wall of flat-panel cabinetry. Subway tile was installed stacked instead of in a classic staggered brick pattern. ABOVE Floating benches in the breakfast area offer a streamlined take on a banquette. The rattan swing provides texture. “With a young family, we wanted something fun and unique,” designer Lisa Sherry says.

For Sherry, the satisfaction from the project reaches beyond

giving the couple a kitchen that feels like them. The end result,

she says, can help nudge others toward an aesthetic they might

not have initially considered. “The more of this kind of work we

can show, the more requests we get,” she says. “It’s sort of like you

have to see a neighbor or someone else do it before you take the

leap because it’s not something that feels innate to the area. It’s

fun to see how it has evolved.”



Streamlined forms and warm woods create a no-fuss kitchen that welcomes guests with ease. Writer Joanna Linberg

Photographer Rett Peek

Field Editor Donna Talley

getaway


RUSTIC

Reclaimed barnwood and industrial accents give this open kitchen near College Station, Texas, its easygoing personality. Homeowner Natalie McGehee made design decisions from the perspective of a host, choosing a mix of easy-to-maintain surfaces and uncluttered open shelves that let guests help themselves.


MANY MODERN KITCHEN DESIGNS AIM FOR A RUSTIC VENEER. This kitchen has rusticity written in

its DNA. The home is actually a customized pre-engineered

metal barn with a corrugated metal roof—the type that is

ubiquitous in rural communities like the one outside College

Station, Texas, where homeowner Natalie McGehee built this

getaway for her family. “I wanted a gathering place for my

family for football weekends and birthdays,” she says, “but it

had to be tough.” That was especially true for the kitchen,

which anchors the large, open living space.

To turn her vision into reality, Natalie called on family

friend and interior designer Kathryn LeMaster. “Natalie has

an incredible eye,” LeMaster says. “I simply helped translate it

for her and took the stress out of it.” Starting with corrugated

metal overhead, unstained concrete underfoot, and shiplap on

the walls, LeMaster layered in elements full of character. The

island is clad in reclaimed wood that Natalie helped pull out

of a shed. Authentic iron cage lights and gooseneck fixtures

bring stylish illumination. Subway tile that climbs from

countertop to ceiling on the range wall adds shine as well as a

classic backdrop.

Every idea and finish had to pass Natalie’s function-first

test. “I’m an engineer. I’m very straightforward and practical,

so if a material doesn’t fit what we’re going to use it for, then

I’m not interested,” she says.

That philosophy led her to skip using reclaimed wood

for the perimeter cabinets. New poplar was easier to fashion

into smooth-opening drawers and cabinets than the uneven

barnwood would have been. She decided on open shelves in

much the same way. “We travel a lot and use Airbnb, and it’s

always annoying when you can’t find anything and open and

close cabinets 40 times,” she says. The shelves make it easy

for the guests who often stay over to find (and put back) the

essentials on their own.

It’s one of several decisions made with visitors in mind. A

coffee station strategically situated away from the main work

area keeps everyone happy, and adjustable-height barstools

comfortably seat both kids and adults.

LeMaster juggled a tight palette of finishes, sprinkling

them throughout the room and making suggestions to tie in

elements that might feel like one-offs, such as topping the

ABOVE Stainless-steel appliances fit right in with the kitchen’s industrial modern vibe. Interior designer Kathryn LeMaster chose matching contemporary pulls to continue the theme, knowing the gorgeous cabinetry would make them look high-end.

island with gray quartz to subtly echo the concrete floor.

“It was a balanced dance between materials,” she says.

“As we made decisions, we thought, What is this material

literally up against? and looked for how to contrast that. It

was a domino effect.”

The strategy worked. “There’s such a sense of

harmony,” Natalie says. All the more surprising given

the home’s origins. “It’s fun to see people drive up and

see this metal building, and they come in and say, ‘Oh!

Not what I was expecting!’”



ABOVE LEFT The kitchen’s no-frills mentality extends to the faucet, a high-arc model with touch technology. “It’s simple, but it’s smart,” LeMaster says. ABOVE RIGHT Wood shelves off er a striking contrast to the classic white subway tile backsplash, while a magnetic knife holder keeps essential tools within easy reach. BELOW

LEFT A serve-yourself coff ee station is conveniently placed out of the work zone. The white cabinets blend into the shiplap, keeping this area visually quiet. BELOW

RIGHT Glass pendants retain the view across the island. Sliding glass doors open onto a wide patio.



CHARMING TILE, VIVID COLOR, AND

OLD-WORLD DETAILS IN THESE BOLD

KITCHENS EXPRESS THE DIVERSE INTERESTS

AND INSPIRATIONS OF THEIR OWNERS.

STYLEPERSONAL


readyanythingfor


A renovated kitchen suits the entire family thanks to a

sophisticated blend of materials and an easygoing attitude.

Writer LuAnn Brandsen


Field Editor Hilary Rose

Beams from a Michigan barn become one of this kitchen’s key style statements. Extremely heavy, the rustic timbers were hollowed into a U shape to fit around existing structural beams.

DESIGN

STRATEGY

VARIOUS SHADES OF BRASS AND GOLD ON THE

RANGE HOOD, FAUCETS, HARDWARE, AND LIGHTING

HELP THE KITCHEN APPEAR AS IF IT WERE CREATED

OVER TIME—WHILE STILL ENSURING A UNIFIED LOOK.

HAVING AN ATTRACTIVE SPACE WAS

IMPORTANT TO BEN AND JENNA SIETSEMA

as they planned the kitchen renovation in their Grand

Rapids, Michigan, home. But good looks were only part of

the equation. “We wanted a beautiful, grown-up kitchen for

gatherings, but it really needed to work with our three little

boys and have good flow,” Jenna says.

Approaching designer Jean Stoffer, the couple emphasized

their desire for low- and no-maintenance materials, a layout

that felt connected to surrounding living areas, and a look that

married Ben’s “rustic-all-the-way” bent with Jenna’s modern

aesthetic. Oh, and could Stoffer manage all that in a design

appropriate for their 1921 Dutch Colonial home?

Stoffer and architect Jeff Visser advised pushing the kitchen

into the living area for a more open concept, an idea the

Sietsemas immediately embraced. Then they devised a layout

that keeps the cook in the center of the action without feeling

crowded. “The most efficient kitchen plan is a galley kitchen

with two parallel walls and a corridor between,” Stoffer says.

“This is a modern take on that, with a 12-foot island serving as

one of the walls. It’s great for engagement with people outside

the kitchen, yet the island serves to protect the work flow.”

The island’s generous proportions are topped with fuss-

free quartz that flows into a small section of walnut butcher

block at one end. Each surface cascades down one side of

the island in a waterfall design that highlights the room’s

modern sensibilities. Other low-maintenance elements include

engineered European white oak floors, upholstery-free stools

that are easily wiped down, and deep blue cabinets that

disguise dirt and fingerprints.

A dazzling mix of brass- and gold-tone lighting fixtures,

cabinet hardware, and faucets—including a pot filler at the

six-burner range—nods to the home’s 1920s heritage, while

OPPOSITE To bring the range and sliding wall panels together as a single design element, designer Jean Stoffer created a 7-foot-wide hood with brass detailing. “It’s a piece of sculpture,” she says. ABOVE

A sliding quartz panel behind the range reveals storage for spices and other essentials. The design required building the entire wall forward, a change that simultaneously deepened the window ledges.

salvaged barn beams provide rusticity that makes everyone feel

right at home.

“We love how it turned out, and it just works really, really well

with the boys,” says Jenna, who appreciates the kitchen’s ability

to shift from family hangout to dinner-party planning zone in

seconds. “I just posted an Instagram picture of a second sink

near our wine bar, where we can prep and serve for parties. It’s

intended for entertaining,” she says with a wry smile, “but the

picture shows we have our little kids’ toothbrushes there!”



OPPOSITE Antiqued mirrored glass, walnut, and the island’s blue hue carry through to the butler’s pantry. ABOVE Brass-trimmed fixtures feel current yet appropriate to the home’s era. ABOVE RIGHT The working side of the island houses a sink, dishwasher, pullout trash bins, and electrical outlet tucked into the top drawer of the end cabinet. RIGHT

Mirrored refrigerator panels project a lighter profile than painted wood. “They’re antiqued mirrors and kind of smoky, so they hide little fingerprints,” Stoffer says. BELOW

“It’s mostly aesthetic,” Stoffer says of the walnut butcher block on the island. “But you could use it to lay out a cheese board.”


THIS PHOTO Limestone walls

bring rugged charm to a newly

constructed space. An arched

Dutch door leads to a loggia

with desert mountain views.

OPPOSITE This antique vase

lends a South of France vibe.


TIMELESS

Textural surfaces and authentic materials bring European character to a new Arizona kitchen.

Writer Chris Hayhurst Photographer Laura Moss Field Editor Jessica Brinkert Holtam

APPEAL

ABOVE LEFT A large plaster hood caps the range. The kitchen is a mix of disparate materials, including terra-cotta tiles, weathered wood beams, and alder cabinetry. ABOVE RIGHT A restored antique

bonnetiere lends old-world character in the corner. BELOW LEFT Custom-built drawers keep cooking supplies close at hand. BELOW RIGHT The island includes a white oak countertop moved from the homeowners’ previous residence. An armoire-style cabinet conceals the refrigerator.


AS A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, Jerry Meek has helped many clients create

their ideal kitchens. Usually, however, they want to start from

scratch with a new space—not model it after one they were

leaving behind. “I think this may have been a first for us,” says

Meek, president of Desert Star Construction in Arizona. His

clients loved their previous home, which he and his team had

also built. But with their children now older and on their own,

the homeowners were ready to downsize to a more manageable

space. Their previous house pulled its themes from 17th-

century Europe and could have passed for an old villa in the

South of France. “They wanted that same feel on a smaller

scale,” Meek says, “so that defined the whole project, and it’s

how we approached the kitchen.”

Indeed, says interior designer Karen Rapp, the new

kitchen—like the home itself—is “just like something you’d

find in Provence.” The walls, for example, are hand-chipped

limestone, while the weathered wood beams spanning the

11-foot-high ceiling came from an aging house in Belgium. The

flooring is antique terra-cotta tiles reclaimed from the ceiling of

a home in France, and old-world details like an arched Dutch

door make the room seem transported from another time.

Carefully carved, dark-stained oak shelves sit on stone corbels

next to a plaster range hood. In a corner stands an 18th-

century French bonnetiere—a monument worthy of the desert

mountain visible through the kitchen windows. “That piece is

truly beautiful,” says Rapp, who also worked with Meek on the

clients’ previous home. “When they bought it, it was in total

disrepair, but a master craftsman we like to work with restored

it and refinished it.”

The space doesn’t sacrifice function for beauty, however.

That armoire now holds glassware and dishes, and the range,

ABOVE On either side of the sink, wrought-iron

sconces (with resin candles topped by faux-mouton

shades) are mounted on the limestone, chipped by

hand to create an old-world look.

sink, and refrigerator form a perfect work triangle. Then there’s

the kitchen’s substantial centerpiece: an island with a top that

the homeowners brought with them from their previous home

and had trimmed to fit the smaller space. “It has a 2½-inch-

thick butcher-block countertop,” Meek says. “Like everything in

there, it’s meant to be used every day.”

The kitchen was put to the test early on when

the homeowners threw a party for everyone involved

in the home’s construction. “You could tell they

were happy with how it turned out,” Meek says. “It’s

just what they wanted—it feels like home.”



historymodern

A creative designer blends vintage design with glamorous accents to create a look that’s all her own. Writer and Field Editor Lisa Mowry Photographer Emily J. Followill Stylist Ginny Branch


The brass-trimmed shelves and range hood in Brittany Hayes’

kitchen were custom-made for a distinctive look that nods to the

past. Dramatic black accents offset the soft blue cabinetry.


SEEING HER KITCHEN CALLED THE “GREAT

GATSBY KITCHEN” ON SOCIAL MEDIA left

homeowner and designer Brittany Hayes thrilled. “That

perfectly summarizes the feeling I was going for in the design,”

she says. “The overall color scheme and vibe of our kitchen is

historical in feeling, but the function is all modern.”

She’s quick to point out that daily life for the Hayes family

in their swanky kitchen isn’t always so photo-ready. With two

young girls at play and meals in progress, the countertops

are often occupied by craft projects or filled with dirty pots

and pans. The readers of her blog, Addison’s Wonderland,

nevertheless enjoy seeing the dust-to-debonair process of

her renovations—none more special than the revamp of this

circa-1905 farmhouse in Georgia that she fell in love with

several years ago.

As a designer, Brittany felt driven to do something different

and interesting to make her home stand out from the crowd.

She gutted the house and converted the previous dining room

into a spacious kitchen, retaining the original hardwood floors

and windows. “We have such high ceilings, I knew I wanted

to showcase that with tall cabinets and a huge custom vent

hood,” Brittany says. The distinctive light blue color of the

cabinetry is borrowed from the past: Brittany took a paint

chip from a beloved old barn door to her local paint store

to create a match. To keep the kitchen from looking too

sweet, she added black accents—a sculptural custom hood,

ebony barstools, and an accent wall in edgy black tile set in

a herringbone pattern.

Taking inspiration from historic restaurants and bars

she visited on a trip to New York City, Brittany designed

open shelves of brass and glass on either side of the hood.

Brass also appears in light fixtures, barstools, sink faucet,

and cabinet hardware. Marble countertops and apron-

front sink provide another upscale touch.

Although the inspiration for the design is influenced

by the past, the kitchen’s layout is all about modern-day

living. The island sink is just a heel-turn from the range to

minimize steps for the cook, while a built-in coffeemaker

sits outside the main work core so guests can help

themselves without getting in the cook’s way. Tucked below

the windows, a built-in bench maximizes seating at the

cozy breakfast nook and encourages guests to linger.



OPPOSITE The kitchen’s effi cient work zone opens to a cozy breakfast nook. ABOVE LEFT The custom marble sink is one of Brittany’s favorite elements, despite the upkeep marble requires. The brass faucet has a vintage look that fi ts the 1905 house. ABOVE RIGHT A 48-inch range anchors the cooking area. The custom hood is painted black with brass accents to match the shelves on either side. BELOW LEFT A coff ee station discreetly tucks behind cabinetry panels when not in use. BELOW RIGHT

“Our breakfast area is tiny yet has so much personality,” Brittany says. “I try to use color to create visual interest, and that black herringbone tile wall creates such a statement piece in that space.”


WITH LUXURIOUS LIGHT FIXTURES, UPSCALE

VANITIES, AND SCULPTURAL TUBS, THESE

BATH RETREATS OFFER A SOPHISTICATED

PLACE TO RELAX AND UNWIND.

ELEGANCECLASSIC



OUTLOOKSoothing colors and an expanded layout bring a

fresh perspective to a once-dated bath.Writer Stacey Freed Photographer Kritsada Field Editor Karen Reinecke Stylist Stacy Kunstel

NEW

OPPOSITE The modern floor-mount tub filler

complements the clean lines of a new

soaking tub. THIS PHOTO Replacing a built-in

tub with a freestanding model opened up

floor space and made room for a larger

vanity in this renovated Connecticut bath.

DESIGN

STRATEGY

CONSIDER DRAWERS FOR YOUR VANITY INSTEAD

OF STANDARD CABINETS WITH DOORS. IT’S A MORE

EFFICIENT AND ERGONOMIC USE OF SPACE, PLUS IT

BRINGS FURNITURE STYLE TO THE GROOMING AREA.

AAH, THE ’80S—WHEN A MASH-UP OF HOME STYLES ROLLED ACROSS THE LANDSCAPE.

“We had a building boom here with a sort of Colonial take

on modernism,” Connecticut-based designer Diane Schmunk

says. “The houses had high cathedral ceilings and lots of

wasted space.”

That’s what Schmunk and Emily Barry, co-principals at

design firm Rehabitat, say they faced in this Avon, Connecticut,

home. The 150-square-foot master bath had an enormous

bathtub surrounded by a black stone deck, a small shower,

barrel-vault and multilevel ceilings, a dark tan palette, and

awkward nooks that divided activities—bathing, showering,

grooming. “Our goal was to make the room feel more open and

cohesive, and less busy,” Barry says.

To get there, Barry and Schmunk removed partitions to

open the space. They pushed back a load-bearing wall as

far as possible, which enabled them to triple the size of the

shower. The spa tub with its blocky surround gave way to a

contemporary freestanding soaking tub. That change also

made room for a new double vanity that resembles an elegant

piece of furniture. The designers kept the varied ceiling heights,

which would have been costly and impractical to eliminate, but

wrapped the perimeter of the room in a tile installation that

draws the eye away from the ceiling.

Out went the dark colors, and in came light green glazed,

crackled subway tile; white walls; large 18×18-inch Carrara

marble floor tile; and a roomy glassed-in shower. The design duo

recognized that the hard, cool surfaces and newly incorporated

lightness—“the gray undertones of the Carrara, the high ceilings,

and a lot of wall space”—called for complementary warmth,

Schmunk says. So they selected rubbed-brass hardware and

OPPOSITE The walnut vanity and rubbed-brass hardware and sconces contrast with the cooler surfaces of marble, porcelain, and glass. Lighting on the sides of mirrors rather than above them minimizes facial shadows, which is more flattering to the user. ABOVE Sleek lines on the vanity faucet enhance the bath’s transitional appeal.

sconces, a walnut vanity, and warm accessories like baskets and

wood picture frames.

To add storage, they took space from a hall closet for floor-to-

ceiling cabinetry next to the shower. “This gave us more leeway

with the vanity,” Barry says, because two sinks meant less room

for storage. “We were able to have a more furniturelike design.”

Now the bath is no longer full of wasted space—and no longer

an homage to 1980s design trends. “The transformation is

dramatic,” Schmunk says.



ABOVE Glazed subway tiles wrap the new

space, delivering soft color and subtle

texture. ABOVE RIGHT The marble display

shelf in the tub alcove is a lucky

happenstance: A few inches had to be built

onto the wall between the toilet and tub to

house plumbing. RIGHT Niches in the

shower keep bathing supplies close at hand.

BELOW The renovation shifted storage space

from a hall closet to built-in cabinets next to

the shower. The cabinets hold towels and

toiletries. OPPOSITE The shower floor is clad

in Carrara tile that matches the walls in

color but differs in shape. The grout lines for

the small hexagon tile improve traction.


Positioned in front of a wall of

windows, the soaking tub is

perfect for unwinding amid treetop

views. Interior designer Jeff Jones

chose double-sided damask sheers

to allow natural light to filter

through while maintaining privacy.

of luxuryTOUCH

Gleaming crystals and polished metals bring shimmering style to a shared bath retreat. Writer Margaret Zainey Roux


Field Editor Megan Chaffin


JUST CALL JENNIFER DATA THE QUEEN OF

MULTITASKING. As an intensive care nurse, group fitness

guru, and mother of two young kids, Jennifer doesn’t have

much downtime, so she needs to get maximum enjoyment

out of what little there is. She turned to interior designer Jeff

Jones and builder Jay Riordan to create a master bathroom

where she and her husband, Dominick, could recharge in the

mornings, relax in the evenings, or just enjoy a quiet moment

in the middle of a hectic day.

“Jennifer’s desire to create balance in her everyday life carried

over into her design goals for the bathroom,” Jones says. “She

wanted a space that was extravagant yet efficient, clean but not

cold, and feminine but durable and strong.”

Setting the tone is the bath’s forthright palette of gray

and white, derived from the Calacatta marble flooring and

countertops. “We chose veiny slabs for their rich color and

movement, but tempered it with white subway tile so that

the eye has a place to stop and rest,” Jones says. “Because

marble is notoriously high-maintenance, we incorporated the

more utilitarian porcelain tiles to cancel that out. For a little

something extra in the shower, we threw in a sophisticated

tile border also made of white porcelain tile. Luxury and

practicality make a perfect pair!”

The list of subtle contrasts continues. A platinum-gray

glaze lends patina to white cabinets and calls attention to

their pilaster accents, raised-panel fronts, and delicate crystal

knobs. Polished-nickel faucets in traditional silhouettes take

a surprising turn with handles made of marble rather than

standard porcelain. A freestanding soaking tub nods to its

Victorian claw-foot inspiration, but its skirted base gives it a

more modern edge. Crystal chandeliers and sconces that could

otherwise come across as stodgy evoke a youthful spirit thanks

to whimsical floral embellishments.

“Jennifer knew from the start that she wanted the lighting

to be the star of the room and everything else the supporting

cast,” Jones says. “That’s why the design worked. Every

element had its role and worked with the rest to achieve a

stunning success.”



OPPOSITE Homeowner Jennifer Data’s makeup table includes deep, wide drawers with compartments for every accessory, plus long sconces to light the face evenly in both sitting and standing positions. ABOVE LEFT Dominick Data’s vanity was designed with efficiency in mind. Tall, slender upper cabinets keep shaving cream, mouthwash, and other oversize bottles within easy reach. ABOVE “I always envisioned my dream bath to have chandeliers and sconces,” Jennifer says. “I wanted a space dripping with crystals, florals, and silver tones.” LEFT Marble handles elevate the look of the widespread lavatory faucets and complement marble flooring and countertops. BELOW The polished-nickel telephone-style tub filler reinterprets a classic design.



CONTRASTA delicate balance of dark and light brings bold

sophistication to a Michigan bath.Writer and Field Editor Khristi S. Zimmeth Photographer Werner Straube

HIGH

OPPOSITE The custom vanity echoes the master bath’s classic-meets-contemporary style. THIS PHOTO A dark floral mosaic on the back shower wall offers striking contrast and pairs perfectly with the unlacquered-brass shower fixtures.

ABOVE LEFT Honed black granite tops simple white cabinetry at the vanity. ABOVE RIGHT Brass shower fi xtures off er a classic look and pop against the white marble walls. BELOW LEFT A vintage-style light fi xture looks right at home in a room with traditional crown molding. BELOW RIGHT Just below the windows, a freestanding sculptural tub shows off clean lines with subtle, feminine curves. It’s complemented by an unlacquered-brass tub fi ller.


DESIGN INSPIRATION OFTEN COMES FROM

UNEXPECTED PLACES. After falling in love with the

1920s black and white tile in the foyer of her Grosse Pointe

Farms, Michigan, home, Harriet Lodholz decided the crisp

yet classic material offered the perfect palette for an ambitious

whole-house renovation that included changes to an expanded

upper-level master bath. “Harriet loved the contrast of

dark against light,” says designer Lauren Tolles of Maison

Birmingham, who worked with the homeowner and architect

Jamie Mertz on updating the historic residence.

“Pretty—that was the word in my head for what I wanted,”

Harriet says of her design direction. “But I also wanted it to be

very clean and contemporary.”

The team gave her the ultimate bath retreat by combining

parts of a hallway, a small and dated 1980s-era bath, and a

nearby closet, merging traditional and modern elements to

create a room in beautiful balance.

To plan the inviting space, the design team considered

both indoors and out. “I really tried to think about her view

when I was working on the design,” Tolles says. Adding new

black-frame windows immediately brightened the space, while

offering views of the backyard’s lush landscape.

Moldings behind the contemporary tub were inspired by

those found throughout the rest of the Georgian-style home. In

the spacious shower, a large floral-print tile nods to the nearby

garden and adds drama without overpowering the room. The

designer purposely kept the rest of the bath simple to let the

tile shine, opting for a clean-lined double vanity with polished-

nickel feet topped with honed black granite. White marble

floor tile brings simple beauty to the floor while repeating the

white accents in the floral tile.

In addition to the contrast between dark and light, Tolles

says the bathroom’s tension between new and old is part

of what makes the space work so well. “You can definitely

ABOVE White marble floors flow directly into a large glass shower and reference the tile inside, creating a lighter and more spacious room. The vanity has a place for everything, including drawers with electrical outlets and inserts for hair tools and a pullout waste bin.

introduce both modern and traditional,” she says. “The

juxtaposition makes it interesting.”

Harriet feels right at home in her new retreat. “I love the

simplicity of it,” she says. “Lauren showed me the design, and I

don’t think I made a single change.” One of her favorite features

is something you don’t even see, but rather feel. The designer

recommended a heated floor—a must for long, cold Michigan

winters, she says. Harriet is now a convert. “I never realized

how much I would appreciate it,” Harriet says. “I never want to

be without it!”



CLASSIC FIXTURES AND POLISHED SURFACES

IN SUMPTUOUS BATHROOMS NOD TO THE

PAST WHILE PAMPERING AMENITIES OFFER

MODERN-DAY CONVENIENCE.

GLAMOURVINTAGE


escapequiet

Smart amenities and soothing color create an inviting master bath with plenty of space for two. Writer Mervyn Kaufman

Photographer Laura Moss

Field Editor Jessica Brinkert Holtam


The centerpiece of this Arizona bath is a freestanding white acrylic tub with a backrest at each end for enhanced comfort. Sheer curtains and Roman shades lend privacy without shutting out sunlight.

ABOVE The husband wanted drawers and a closed cabinet in his grooming area. A lowered ceiling subtly defines the area and creates a feeling of

intimacy. Recessed overhead fixtures illuminate this corner when natural light is low. TOP RIGHT Sconces supply soft lighting through white linen shades and

make a stately bow to the home’s traditional vibe. ABOVE RIGHT To add a touch of elegance, the

designers chose a polished-nickel finish for faucets and hardware. OPPOSITE A glass door opens into a

6×7-foot shower, scaled so two can comfortably use it simultaneously. The walls are faced with white

subway tiles, which complement the marble mosaic flooring throughout the bath.

THIS RELAXING BATH RETREAT IS JUST OUTSIDE THE BUSY LIVING AREAS OF A PHOENIX-AREA HOME occupied by a couple and their

three boisterous young sons. But it also sits at the end of a

long planning journey that included a brief, unsatisfying

detour into make-it-work territory.

When the couple first fell in love with the nearly 1-acre

corner parcel, they figured they would try to make its

existing home suitable for their family. But after living in the

cramped 1960s house for some time, it became clear they

needed to start from scratch. They moved into temporary


Finding the right wall color became a major focus, and

the issue was resolved when the designers suggested a

robin’s-egg blue the couple found both soothing and

flattering. Abundant light pours into the bath through

windows and doors on one side, but privacy is assured

with translucent linen café curtains on the windows and

Roman shades on the doors, which open to a courtyard.

“This bath is designed the way we imagined our

clients would use the space,” Grkovic says. “The wife

wanted to be able to sit down and do her makeup,” so

a stool with an upholstered seat became part of the

plan. “The husband obviously didn’t have that need but

wanted good storage,” she says, pointing out that he

preferred drawers to shelves in his grooming area.

Recalling the design process and all the components

her clients wanted to include, DeCesare says, “It was all

about their comfort and their lifestyle. Good design is

not about the parts; it’s the sum of the parts.”


quarters so the house could be razed and the site cleared for

its replacement—a sprawling one-story, five-bedroom home

designed by architect Jim Blochberger with plenty of input

from the husband and wife on their needs and preferences.

The style that evolved inside the completed home

was “fairly traditional, modest in its aesthetic but really

young and family-friendly,” says Caroline Tyler DeCesare,

who developed the design along with Nicole Grkovic.

Remembering their regular design meetings, Grkovic

says, “Our clients favored a soft, serene bathroom, kind of

like a retreat, but they didn’t want anything too grand.”

Caroline Tyler DeCesare, designer

“GOOD DESIGN IS

NOT ABOUT THE PARTS;

IT’S THE SUM OF

THE PARTS.”


SETTING

A Florida bath gracefully balances beachy style and elegance—with a few concealed surprises.Writer Jody Garlock Photographer Emily J. Followill

SAIL


A platform for the tub allows better views of

the ocean while bathing. Designer Matthew

Quinn had the homeowner sit on a box

during the design stage to determine the

best height for the platform.


ATLANTA-BASED DESIGNER MATTHEW

QUINN ONLY HAD TO LOOK OUT THE

WINDOW TO FIND INSPIRATION. There he

saw blue water and billowy clouds, which inspired not

only the calming colors, but also the quiet mood in the

Vero Beach, Florida, home he designed for a retired

couple. In the wife’s bath, stone slabs of Azul Calcite

with veins in blue and white recall the waves crashing

over the sand while horizontal-striped wallpaper

mimics the horizon line. Quinn strategically placed the

freestanding tub so a bather looks straight out onto the

water. “I wanted it to seem like you were heading out

in a boat,” Quinn says. The sleek tub, one of Quinn’s

own designs, was also inspired by the lines of a boat.

That’s not to imply the bathroom is overly beachy,

though. The seafaring nods are strategically subtle and

sophisticated so they still allow the room to strike an

elegant note that reflects the homeowner’s personal style.

Cut-crystal light fixtures and touches of polished nickel

(such as the vanity’s furniturelike feet) add the hint of

glamour she desired. “The whole house has an elegant look,”

Quinn says. “You’re on the beach, but this is not what you

think of as a true beach house.”

Subtlety extends beyond the ocean-inspired surfaces

and accents. A visually softening circular motif that Quinn

carried throughout the house—cohesive repetition he calls

“golden threading”—appears in small ways, such as knobs,

sconces, and the curved silhouette of the tub. The blue-

and-white tile floor he designed incorporates, in an abstract

way, the homeowner’s initials. “It’s not something someone

would walk into the room and recognize,” Quinn says. “It’s

more like an inside secret between the two of us. I love

when things connect directly to the homeowner. It makes a

space more meaningful.”

ABOVE Crystal sconces and a trifold mirror with graceful curves step up the style of the marble-topped makeup vanity. Slabs of marble repeat in the shower beyond. OPPOSITE TOP The sink area’s large framed mirror incorporates a recessed medicine cabinet in the center. OPPOSITE BOTTOM The tub platform’s calcite meets up with statuary marble in the shower, creating an intriguing juxtaposition.

Another secret: Thick crown molding hides the heating

and air-conditioning vents as well as a remote-operated

blackout shade near the tub so those utilitarian features

don’t interrupt the bathroom’s easy flow and overall elegant

atmosphere. For Quinn, it’s such attention to detail that

makes a room stand out from the ordinary, and although

bathrooms are utilitarian, he believes they deserve the

extra attention. “A master bath is a retreat, a sanctuary,” he

says. “In this particular case, where it’s only her bath, it’s

really a luxury.”



This bath appears in Matthew Quinn’s book Quintessential Kitchens

and Spaces, Volume 2

(Parrish Press, 2019). Quinn is principal of Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio and founder of the Matthew Quinn Collection, a luxury kitchen, bath, and hardware company.

I love when things connect directly to the homeowner. It makes a space more meaningful.

“”Matthew Quinn, designer


Drapery panels in soft blush and cream bring your eyes down from the high ceiling to this showhouse bathroom’s sculptural tub. An abstract painting and an organically shaped side table lend unexpected decorative appeal.

forwardFASHION

Abstract art, soft fabric, and mirrored surfaces offer unexpected glamour in a showhouse bath. Writers Krissa Rossbund and Renee Freemon Mulvihill

Photographer Emily J. Followill

Field Editor Lisa Mowry


ABOVE LEFT A crystal chandelier contributes to the room’s elegant, feminine mood. ABOVE RIGHT

Plumbing fi xtures blend vintage-style forms with a touch of modern fl air on the lever handles. BELOW

LEFT An ornate mirror lends presence to the makeup table, which sits beside the double vanity. BELOW

RIGHT “Glass” slippers (Ice Heels by artist Susan Freda) made of resin, plastic, shed snakeskin, and glass accents sparkle atop a mirrored chest.


JANIE HIRSCH ROUTINELY FASHIONS ROOMS

THAT ARE VISUALLY DELIGHTFUL. In this master

bathroom for an Atlanta Symphony showhouse, she surprised

with a scheme that was artful too.

Within the 210-square-foot bath that includes a shower

across from the entry, a separate toilet compartment, a

freestanding tub, and a molding-rich vanity and makeup table,

she added an array of artwork that generates an inspiring vibe

for primping at the vanity or relaxing in the centerpiece tub.

“This grand room has beautiful windows and hard details,

from the mosaic tiled ‘rug’ to the fluted cabinetry,” Hirsch

says. “It warranted an extra bit of luxury. The art became an

unexpected focus.”

To complement the bathroom’s serene and feminine mood,

Hirsch turned to some of her favorite female artists to find an

eclectic collection of artwork that enhances the space and

complements its style. The contemporary abstracts of

fashionable women pop against walls painted warm gray

while “glass” slippers atop a mirrored cabinet add a charming,

whimsical touch.

Seeking a bit of contrast to the gender-neutral gray, Hirsch

introduced blush pink to the room through a graphic pattern on

the linen draperies at the tall windows. To give the simple

window panels a bit of pizzazz, Hirsch added embroidered

trim atop a solid blush band.

“Clients make windows a top priority now, so fussy

window treatments distract too much,” Hirsch says. “Simple

window panels should receive extra detailing to give them

their own personality.”

The designer’s intention was for the drapery fabric and the

artwork to attract the most attention. She selected furniture

that is stylish but in the color family of the walls and cabinetry

so it melts into the background. An X-base bench with a

distressed finish is topped in gray linen. The piece adds

ABOVE Vanity cabinets are painted the same warm gray as the bathroom’s walls, which complements the room’s blush and cream accents. Lagos Azul and Calacatta gray mosaic tile laid in a basketweave pattern create a “rug” to highlight the vanity area.

furniture-style elegance without attracting too much

attention. Similarly, a mirrored cabinet near the room’s entrance

adds sparkle without jarring color.

The overall mood in the room is quiet and tranquil, with

soft hues to warm the neutral gray walls and vintage-style

plumbing fixtures that showcase sleek lines. “I wanted this

room to be a refuge and become a retreat at the end of the

day, as well as be a fresh and happy space to wake up to,”

Hirsch says. “I wanted a bathroom that makes you smile each

time you enter the room.”




DREAM KITCHENS & BATHS™

RESOURCES

ON THE COVER Architect: W. Travis Mattingly, Architectural Solutions, Inc., Houston; 713/978-6989; asi-design.com.Interior designers: Jana Erwin and Audrey Tehauno, Nest Design Group, Houston; 832/623-9908; nestinteriordesigngroup.com.Builder: Philip Robbins, Bentley Custom Homes, Bellaire, Texas; 713/592-0180; bentleycustomhomes.com.

Island pendants Goodman Medium Hanging Light by Visual Comfort—M&M Lighting; mmlighting.com. Stools Cornelia Leather Counter Stool—Ballard Designs; ballarddesigns.com. Cabinetry custom—Bentley Custom Homes; bentleycustomhomes.com. Iron shelving—Ross Metal Works; rossmetalworks.com. Backsplash tile hand-painted, custom color, terra-cotta by Tabarka—Architectural Design Resources; 713/877-8366. Range—Wolf; subzero-wolf.com. Range hood Venetian plaster finish—Jay Iarussi Studio; 832/419-3014. Windows—Jeld-Wen, Inc.; jeld-wen.com. Faucet unlacquered brass by Rohl, sink fireclay by Maidstone—Elegant Additions; elegantadditions.net. Cabinet hardware—Restoration Hardware; restorationhardware.com. Countertops Mont Blanc quartzite—Omni Surfaces; omnisurfaces.com.

SMART STORAGE Pages 8–11p. 8: Architectural design: Robert Dame,Robert Dame Designs, Houston; 713/270-8225; [email protected]; robertdamedesign.com.Interior design: Lisa Irvin, Lisa IrvinInterior Design, Houston. Construction: David Crow, StonehengeClassic Homes, Houston; 713/665-6530;stonehengeclassichomes.com.Countertops—Okite; okite.com. Walls—Lueders Limestone, Lueders, Texas; 325/228-4370.p. 11: Designers—Andréa Dixon, CKD,

Allied ASID, and Jen Ziemer, Allied ASID, Fiddlehead Design Group, 275 Market St., Suite 211, Minneapolis, MN 55405; 612/747-6431; fiddleheaddesigngroup.com. Contractor—Craig Fritzjunker, Junker Group LLC, Des Moines; 515/447-0369;junkergroup.com.Cabinetry Stamped Concrete (light gray), Urbane (dark gray), wall-mount shelves in white—Decora; decoracabinets.com. Green door paint Emerald Interior, Garden Spot SW 6432—Sherwin-Williams;sherwin-williams.com. Backsplash tile 3×6-inch Rittenhouse Square in Arctic White 0190—Daltile; daltile.com. Barn door hardware Classic in Black—NW Artisan Hardware; nwartisanhardware.com.

DESIGNER DETAILS Pages 14–17Kitchen designer: Matthew Quinn, Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio, Atlanta and Nashville; 404/261-0111; [email protected]; designgalleria.net. Interior designer: Sandra Graham, Graham Designs, Alexandria, Virginia; 571/216-1226; [email protected]; [email protected]. Construction: Novella Homes of Virginia, Aldie, Virginia; 703/777-4209; novellahomes.com.Cabinet fabrication—Downsview Kitchens; downsviewkitchens.com. Cabinet layout anddesign, custom range hood—Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio; designgalleria.net. Cabinet hardware—Matthew Quinn Collection; matthewquinncollection.com. CountertopsImperial Danby marble—Bottega Stone; bottegastone.com. Sinks—Kohler Co.; us.kohler.com. Faucets—Rohl; rohlhome .com. Range—La Cornue; lacornueusa.com. Wall ovens, refrigerator integrated with cabinetry—Sub-Zero; subzero-wolf.com. Counter stools Marit—Hickory Chair, LLC; hickorychair.com. Lighting vintage—homeowners’ collection.

PICTURE PERFECT Pages 18–23Architect: W. Travis Mattingly, Architectural Solutions, Inc., Houston; 713/978-6989; asi-design.com.Interior designers: Jana Erwin and Audrey Tehauno, Nest Design Group, Houston; 832/623-9908; nestinteriordesigngroup.com.Builder: Philip Robbins, Bentley Custom Homes, Bellaire, Texas; 713/592-0180; bentleycustomhomes.com.

Island pendant lights Goodman Medium Hanging Light by Visual Comfort—M&M Lighting; mmlighting.com. Stools Cornelia Leather Counter Stool—Ballard Designs; ballarddesigns.com. Cabinetry custom—Bentley Custom Homes; bentleycustomhomes.com. Iron shelving—Ross Metal Works; rossmetalworks.com. Backsplash tile hand-painted, custom color, terra-cotta by Tabarka—Architectural Design Resources; 713/877-8366. Range—Wolf; subzero-wolf.com. Range hood Venetian plaster finish—Jay Iarussi Studio; 832/419-3014. Windows—Jeld-Wen, Inc.; jeld-wen.com. Faucet unlacquered brass by Rohl, sink fireclay by Maidstone—Elegant Additions; elegantadditions.net. Cabinet hardware—Restoration Hardware; restorationhardware.com. Refrigerator—Sub-Zero; subzero-wolf.com. Countertops Mont Blanc quartzite—Omni Surfaces; omnisurfaces.com. Blue dishware on shelves—Target; target.com.

SIMPLY ELEGANT Pages 24–27Interior designer: Bria Hammel, Bria Hammel Interiors, Mendota Heights, Minnesota; 651/688-1121; briahammelinteriors.com.

Wall and trim paint Decorator’s White—Benjamin Moore & Co.; benjaminmoore .com [P]. Cabinetry Flat-Panel Inset in Overcast by Crystal Cabinets with custom brass plates and rivets—Smithouse; smithouseconstruction.com. Backsplash tile Pearl White Polished Fan Mosaic—Elon Tile & Stone; elontile.com. Cabinet pulls Hudson Pull, knobs Port Royal Knob—Water Street Brass; waterstreetbrass.com. Sink Cape Dory Cast Iron Sink in White—Kohler; us.kohler.com. Faucet East Linear in Satin Bronze—Newport Brass; newportbrass.com. Cooktop, double wall ovens, refrigerator integrated with cabinetry French Door, icemaker, wine refrigerator, dishwasher—Sub-Zero; subzero-wolf.com. Pendants Country Industrial Pendant in Antique-Burnished Brass with White Glass—Circa Lighting; circalighting.com. Barstools Bertoia—Knoll Inc.; knoll.com.

SECOND CHANCESPages 28–31Designer and custom cabinetry manufacturer: Christopher Peacock, New York City; 888/889-8891; peacockhome .com; Instagram: @christopherpeacock.

HERE’S WHERE TO FIND THE MATERIALS, FURNISHINGS, AND ACCESSORIES SHOWN THROUGHOUT THE ISSUE. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE AVAILABILITY OF ITEMS OR SERVICES.

KEY

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public. Contact a design professional for help.

[P] Paint Color. Paint colors depicted might

vary from manufacturers’ colors. Use names or

numbers as a starting point. To get the exact

color you see, take the page to a paint retailer.


Wall paint Off White No. 3, cabinetry paint Mouse’s Back No. 40, island paint White Tie No. 2002—Farrow & Ball Ltd.; farrow-ball.com [P]. Cabinetry, hardware, and range hood Lambourne collection—Christopher Peacock; peacockhome.com. Countertop and backsplash Calacatta Nuvo #5131, island countertop Vanilla Noir #5100—Caesarstone; caesarstoneus.com. Sink Single Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink, faucet Modern Architectural Side Lever Pro Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet, island sink Single Bowl Stainless Steel Bar/Food Prep Sink, island faucet Modern Architectural Side Lever Pull-Down High Spout Kitchen Faucet—Rohl; rohlhome.com. Light over island Shearwater Twin Billiard—Remains Lighting; remains.com. Counter stools Shelby Counter Stool—Pearson; pearsonco.com. Range Pro Style Dual Fuel Range with Griddle and MultiMode Convection—JennAir; jennair.com. Mixer, coffee machine—KitchenAid; kitchenaid.com. Flooring Manoir Gray solid French Oak, distressed—Exquisite Surfaces; xsurfaces.com.

BOLD ACCENTSPages 34–37

Interior designer: Gary Ciuffo, Ciuffo Cabinetry, Bayport, New York; 631/586-5976; ciuffocabinetry.com.

White and walnut cabinets and ceiling, walnut wall, ceiling, glass shelving custom—Ciuffo Cabinetry; ciuffocabinetry.com. Satin-brass pulls Carlton collection—Armac Martin; armacmartin.co.uk. Tile Calacatta marble—Crossville, Inc.; crossvilleinc.com. Appliances 30-inch microwave, 30-inch steam oven, 40-inch all-gas range and hood, integrated refrigerator and freezer—Sub-Zero Wolf; subzero-wolf.com. Pendants McCarren Globe—Ralph Lauren; ralphlaurenhome.com. Island and countertops Blanco Orion and Dreis polished Silestone—Cosentino; cosentino.com. Faucet Deck-Mount Bridge Kitchen Faucet in unlacquered brass—Kallista; kallista.com. Window shade Alustra Retreat in Pure—Hunter Douglas; hunterdouglas.com. Stools Chain—Jayson Home; jaysonhome.com. Bowls, cups, dishware, mortar and pestle—Michael Del Piero Good Design; michaeldelpiero.com.

CHANGE OF PACEPages 38–41

Interior designer: Lisa Sherry, Lisa Sherry Interieurs, High Point, North Carolina; 704/910-1038; lisasherryinterieurs.com.

Builder: Doug Rohauer, Tri-Square Construction, Charlotte; 704/334-8850; trisquarebuilders.com.

Cabinetry, shelves—Distinctive Cabinets LLC; distinctivecabinets.com. Cabinet edge pulls—Emtek Products Inc.; emtek.com. Cabinet pulls—Atlas Homewares; atlashomewares.com. Backsplash tile—Harkey Tile & Stone; harkeytileandstone .com. Perimeter countertops Arctic White Quartz by MSI, island countertop Viatera Calacatta Alpha Quartz by LG—Intown Design; resdesign.com/intown-design. Pendants Sigmund Pendant in White + Gold—Regina Andrew; reginaandrew.com. Barstools—Interlude Home; interludehome.com. Sconces—Circa Lighting; circalighting.com. Windows—Heartwood Fine Windows and Doors; heartwoodwindowsanddoors.com. Faucet Litze Gold—Brizo Kitchen & Bath Co.; brizo.com. Oven—Café; cafeappliances.com. Breakfast room pendant—Selamat; selamatdesigns.com. Banquette accent pillows—House of Cindy; houseofcindy .com. Swing chair—Jeffan; jeffan.com. Accessories on table—Roost; roostco.com. Rug, breakfast room table, breakfast room chairs—vintage.

RUSTIC GETAWAYPages 42–45

Architect: Mark T. Wellen, Rhotenberry Wellen Architects, Midland, Texas; 432/682-1252; rwarchitects.com. Interior designer: Kathryn J. LeMaster, Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design, Little Rock; 501/626-0267; kathrynjlemaster.com.Construction: Tom Bullock, Bullock Construction Co., Brenham, Texas; 979/836-1577.Cabinetry and island design and fabrication: David Bennett, Bennett Construction & Woodworking, Belville, Texas; 979/830-3537.

Wall paint Pure White SW 7005—The Sherwin-Williams Co.; sherwin-williams .com [P]. Reclaimed wood for cabinetry and island—Wayne’s Barn Wood; waynesbarnwood.com. Cabinetry wood finish Special Walnut—Minwax Co.; minwax.com. Cabinet hardware Oornas—IKEA; ikea.com/us/en/. Island countertop Cemento Silestone—Cosentino; cosentino .com. Island fabrication—Brenham Area Marble LLC; brenhamareamarble.com. Range wall countertop Tranquility—


RESOURCES

HanStone Quartz; hanstonequartz.com. Flooring waxed concrete—New Creations Concrete; ncconcretetx.com. Sink granite composite in white, single-bowl undermount—Blanco; blancoamerica .com. Faucet Trinsic in Arctic Stainless—Delta Faucet Co.; deltafaucet.com. Range, vent hood, dishwasher, microwave—GE Appliances; geappliances.com. Black pendants on wall The Ashland—Barn Light Electric Co.; barnlightelectric.com. Cage lights Vapor-tight ceiling wet-location aluminum light—McMaster-Carr; mcmaster.com. Island pendants Industrial Pendant in Glass—West Elm; westelm.com. Barstools—Crate and Barrel; crateandbarrel.com.

READY FOR ANYTHINGPages 48–53Architect: Jeff Visser, J Visser Design, Grand Rapids, Michigan; 616/954-2509; jvisser.com.Designer: Jean Stoffer and Grace Start, Jean Stoffer Design, Grand Rapids, Michigan; jeanstofferdesign.com.Contractor: Kenowa Builders, Grand Rapids, Michigan; 616/531-0069; buildwithkenowa.com.

Cabinetry, range hood custom designs, rug runner, antique glass tile backsplash at bar—Jean Stoffer Design; jeanstofferdesign.com. Cabinet hardware—Pottery Barn; potterybarn.com. Island countertop, perimeter countertop, backsplash at range niche Brittanicca—Cambria; cambriausa.com. Wall tile Zellige Weathered White—Clé; cletile.com. Sink—Kohler; us.kohler.com. Pot filler, sink faucets—Waterstone Faucets LLC; waterstoneco.com. Range—Thermador; thermador.com. Kitchen refrigerator, refrigerator at bar—Sub-Zero; subzero-wolf .com. Bar area cabinet hardware—Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. Pendants at island, ceiling-mount fixtures above range and doorway, sconces over windows, library light at bar—Visual Comfort & Co.; visualcomfortlightinglights.com. Sconces at desk, stool at desk—Restoration Hardware; restorationhardware.com. Stools at kitchen island—Gabby; gabbyhome.com. Large bronze bowl on island—Crate and Barrel; crateandbarrel.com.

TIMELESS APPEALPages 54–57Architectural consultant: Jim Smith, Serving the Nation Inc., Phoenix.Interior designer: Karen Rapp, formerly

with Karen Rapp Interiors, now with Wiseman and Gale Interiors, Scottsdale, Arizona; 480/945-8447; wisemanandgale.com.Construction: Jerry Meek, Desert Star Construction Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona; 480/951-4425; desertstarconstruction.com.Restoration of freestanding antique wood cabinet: American Heritage Restoration, Phoenix; 602/973-9070.

Wood beams, terra-cotta floor tiles—Antiquities Warehouse; antiquitieswarehouse.com. Cabinetry, shelving, refrigerator cabinet fronts—Rysso Peters Handcrafted Cabinetry; 480/946-0088. Leathered granite countertops, sink—Cactus Stone & Tile; cactustile.com. Range—Viking Range, LLC; vikingrange .com. Range hood custom—Desert Star Construction; desertstarconstruction.com. Limestone wall installation—Bendigo Custom Stone, Phoenix; 602/680-7810. Refrigerator—Sub-Zero; subzero-wolf.com. Windows Eagle wood windows with metal-clad exterior—Sienna Custom Windows & Doors; 480/991-5252.

MODERN HISTORYPages 58–61Kitchen designer: Brittany Hayes, Addison’s Wonderland, Monroe, Georgia; 678/462-2679; addisonswonderland.com.

Wall paint Alabaster SW 7008, cabinet paint custom mix of half Stardew SW 9138 and half Uncertain Gray SW 6234—The Sherwin-Williams Co.; sherwin-williams .com [P]. Countertop and sink materials Calacatta Gold marble, countertop and sink fabrication—A Polished Finish Inc.; apolishedfinish.com. Range hood custom—Addison’s Wonderland; addisonswonderland.com. Backsplash—TileBar; tilebar.com. Range—Thermador; thermador.com. Coffeemaker—Miele; mieleusa.com. Faucets Heritage in Vintage Brass—Kingston Brass Inc.; kingstonbrass .com. Pendant over island Darlana Medium Lantern—Circa Lighting; circalighting.com. Chandelier over table Malibu—Regina Andrew; reginaandrew.com. Chairs Bamboo Crystal Clear—Alibaba; alibaba.com. Cutting boards—Painted Fox Home; paintedfoxhome.com.

NEW OUTLOOK Pages 64–69Interior designers: Diane Schmunk and Emily Barry, Rehabitat Interiors, Avon,

Connecticut; [email protected]; rehabitat-interiors.com.

Vanity custom—Cabinet Specialties LLC; cabspec.net. Tub Boyce—Signature Hardware; signaturehardware.com. Faucets Purist—Kohler; us.kohler.com. Sconces Graydon Double Bath Sconce—Visual Comfort; visualcomfortlightinglights.com. Mirrors Rounded Rectangle Metal-Frame Mirror—Rejuvenation Inc.; rejuvenation .com. Stool—Target; target.com. Gold tray Fishs Eddy Gilded Café Mirror Tray—West Elm; westelm.com. Brushes, sponges—Terrain; shopterrain.com.

TOUCH OF LUXURY Pages 70–73Interior designer: Jeff R. Jones, Life Design, Chicago and Palm Springs, California; 630/674-8020; lifedesignllc.com.Construction: Jay Riordan, Riordan Signature Homes, Chicago; 708/783-1133; riordanhomes.com.

Wall paint Gray Huskie 1473—Benjamin Moore & Co.; benjaminmoore.com [P]. Cabinetry custom, countertop—Riordan Signature Homes; riordanhomes.com. Chandelier, sconces—Hortons Home Lighting; hortonshome.com. Tub and fixtures, shower fixtures, sink and fixtures—Ferguson Enterprises LLC; ferguson.com. Shower tile—DeSitter Flooring; desitterflooring.com. Towel bars, window curtains, drape and sheer by shower, slipcovered vanity chair—Life Design; lifedesignllc.com.

HIGH CONTRAST Pages 74–77Designer: Lauren Jennifer Tolles, Maison Birmingham, Birmingham, Michigan; 248/203-6006; maisonbirmingham.com.Architect: Jamie Mertz, Mertz Design, Grosse Pointe, Michigan; 313/570-1567; mertzdesign.com.Builder: Sterling Development Corp., Bloomfield Township, Michigan; 248/203-2036; sdc.build.

Cabinetry—Maison Birmingham; maisonbirmingham.com. Tub Amiata—Victoria + Albert; vandabaths.com. Faucets Laura Kirar’s Pinna Paletta collection—Kallista; kallista.com. Sinks Empress collection—Kohler Co.; us.kohler.com. Tile—Ann Sacks; annsacks.com. Hardware—Colonial Bronze Co.; colonialbronze.com.

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QUIET ESCAPE Pages 80–83

Architect: Jim Blochberger, Blochberger Design, Phoenix; 602/692-9081; blochbergerdesign.com.Interior designers: Caroline Tyler DeCesare and Nicole Grkovic, DeCesare Design Group Inc., Mesa, Arizona; 480/668-5490; decesaredesigngroup.com.Construction: Ron Barney, RD Enterprises LLC, Gilbert, Arizona; 480/275-2999; rdenterprisesaz.com.

Wall paint Rainwashed SW 6211—The Sherwin-Williams Co.; sherwin-williams.com [P]. Sink faucets—Newport Brass; newportbrass.com. Sinks—Kohler Co.; us.kohler.com. Countertops—Arizona Tile; arizonatile.com. Main and shower fl oor tiles—Facings of America; facingsofamerica.com. Shower wall tile—Craftsman Court Ceramics; craftsmancourt.com. Shower fi xtures, tub fi ller—Speakman; speakman.com. Tub—Sunrise Specialty; sunrisespecialty.com. Sconces by sinks—Hudson Valley Lighting; hudsonvalleylighting.com. Overhead light fi xture—Visual Comfort; visualcomfortlightinglights.com. Curtain fabric—Stout Brothers Co. Inc.; estout.com. Curtain fabrication—Dressed to Kill Custom Drapery, Scottsdale, Arizona; 480/429-7777. Towel hooks and rings—Restoration Hardware; restorationhardware.com. Mirrors above vanities—Matáge Custom Framing; matageframing.com.

SETTING SAIL Pages 84–87

Designer: Matthew Quinn, Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio, Atlanta andNashville; 404/261-0111; [email protected]; designgalleria.net.

Cabinetry: Downsview Kitchens by Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio, Atlanta and Nashville; 404/261-0111; designgalleria.net.Lighting—Circa Lighting; circalighting.com. Sinks—TOTO; totousa.com. Faucets—Samuel Heath; samuelheath.com. Hardware—Matthew Quinn Collection; matthewquinncollection.com. Bathtub Intarcia—MTI Baths; mtibaths.com.

FASHION FORWARDPages 88–91

Interior designer: Janie Hirsch, J. Hirsch Interior Design, Berkeley Lake, Georgia; 404/395-3711; jhirschinteriors.com.

Wall and cabinetry paint Pavilion Gray No. 242—Farrow & Ball Ltd.; farrow-ball.com [P]. Trim paint Agreeable Gray SW 7029—The Sherwin-Williams Co.; sherwin-williams.com [P]. Drapery Garden of Persia in Blush Conch, band trim on drapery Blythe Weave in Blush, tape trim on drapery Aranna Silk Braid in Blanc, bench Sofi a Curule Bench, bench fabric Flanders Linen Basketweave in Truffl e, mirrored chest Marche Biron Mirrored Side—F. Schumacher & Co.; fschumacher.com. Drapery hardware—Drape 98; drape98.com. Countertop Calacatta Gray, fl oor tile perimeter Lagos Azul, fl oor tile center inset custom Lagos Azul and Calacatta Gray—Walker & Zanger Inc.; walkerzanger.com. Bathtub Elise—MTI Baths; mtibaths.com. Bathtub fi xtures Art Deco with Lever, sink faucets Art Deco with Lever—THG; thgusa.com. Throw blanket Bella—V Rugs & Home; vrugsandhome.com. Artwork behind bathtub She by Holly Irwin, artwork behind mirrored chest Let it Rain by Nancy Blum, shoes on chest Ice Heels by Susan Freda—DK Gallery; dkgallery.us. Table beside bathtub Willow Side Table—Hwang Bishop Designs; hwangbishop.net. Vanity cabinet custom—Karpaty Cabinets Inc.; karpatycabinets.com. Cabinetry hardware 1¼ -inch Glass Egg Knob with polished-nickel base—Matthew Quinn Collection; matthewquinncollection.com. Sink Glamour by Barbara Barry—Kallista; kallista.com. Pair of mirrors Wendy, sconce Tammi 5-Tier Sconce with Clear Crystals—Bradley USA; bradley-usa.com. Shell vase on cabinetry Nautilus, silver tray, obelisk—Parc Monceau; parcmonceauatl.com.

FINAL THOUGHT Page 96

Kitchen design: Lisa Furey, Lisa Furey Interiors, Philadelphia and Bluff ton, South Carolina; 610/389-5231;lisafureyinteriors.com.General contracting: Vala and Owens Custom Homes, 12 Celadon Dr.,Beaufort, SC 29903; 843/592-2924; vocustomhomes.com.Countertops—Garpa; garpa.com. Backsplash tile Jasmine Duquesa cement tile—Walker Zanger; 877/611-0199; walkerzanger.com.

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