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VOLUME FOUR · SUMMER 2015
Shop the BDC: Seasonal Showroom Highlights
Tour Newport’s Fabled Castle Hill Inn
DES IGNER SPOTL I GH T ON JOHN DANZER & L I Z CAAN
DES IGNER DAVID NETTO
CREATES MAG IC FOR H I S FAM I LY ON LONG I S LAND
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VOLUME FOUR · SUMMER 2015
DES IGN · S T Y LE · CULTURE · CU I S I NE
IN THIS ISSUE
Also in this Issue
5 Question & Answer with Michael Phillips 9 Dear Readers
On the Cover · David Netto: California-based Interior Designer Switches Gears to Spin Magic for his
Family in the Dunes of Amagansett on Long Island · Page 27
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11Bibliophile Boston
office design & must-reads
36Design
annsley mcaleer
27Design
david netto
44Style
shop the bdc
57Culture
castle hill inn
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Sectionauthor
66Makers' Guild
susan harter
16Design
rocky ledge by lda architecture
42Designer Spotlight
john danzer & liz caan
62Cuisine
dave’s coffee by ≠six0 architecture
Executive Editor michael phillips Editor-in-Chief chesie breen
Creative Director george krauthDesign Editor caroline sholl
Market Editor liz tawaterContributing Photographer eric roth
Copy Editor mary rossPublisher kathy bush-dutton
Published by new england home · jamestown, l.p.
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Steven King Decorative CarpetsStudio 534Tile ShowcaseTrianon AntiquesUnited Marble FabricatorsVenegas and CompanyWalters WickerWaterSpotWaterworksWebster & CompanyYour German Kitchen
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MICHAEL PHILLIPS
SPRING PROGRAMMING HAD EVERYONE BUZZING; WHAT
WERE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?
The phrase that immediately leaps to mind when describing our spring
programming schedule is “standing room only.” Markham Roberts, who
honed his skills working for legendary designer Mark Hampton, gave
a talk about his new book Decorating The Way I See It. Baker Furniture
graciously hosted a luncheon and book signing for Markham, and Ann
Sacks hosted dessert. In April we welcomed Bunny Williams who shared
images of her stunning gardens at her homes in northwest Connecticut
and the Dominican Republic. Century Furniture, home to her new
outdoor collection, hosted a luncheon, and Lee Jofa hosted a book
signing immediately following Bunny’s presentation.
THE BDC ALSO PARTNERED WITH SOME NOTABLE BOSTON-BASED GROUPS TO DEVELOP
ORIGINAL EVENTS; WHICH ONES STOOD OUT?
The BDC hosted the first ever Design Showdown with Design New England magazine. Design students
battled for a career jumpstart in a Shark Tank-style competition. Eight panelists presented their
interpretations of a live/work space on Newbury Street to our panel of esteemed judges. Results
were announced live by Steven Favreau, the Showdown master of ceremonies. Venegas and Company
sponsored the presentation, and Robert Allen and J.D. Staron sponsored the reception.
We were also proud to host Job Shadow Day, a half-day event designed to expose high school students
to the world of work, where students had the opportunity to tour the BDC and meet with design
professionals.
WHAT CAN WE LOOK FORWARD TO THIS SUMMER?
We have introduced the Makers' Guild at the Innovation and Design Building, which is a collaborative
workspace for top-tier makers and artisans. We envision it as an enclave where expert practitioners
of advanced manufacturing and traditional crafts — ranging from digital fabrication and robotics to
woodworking and upholstery — can further their skills and promote their businesses.
QUEST ION & ANSWER W I TH
We are also excited to unveil our renovated ground floor Promenade at the Innovation and Design
Building. The space will feature an enhanced streetscape with communal seating and attractive
gathering spaces, as well as shipping container kiosks housing a general store, coffee bar, food
purveyors, sundry shop, florist, and more.
For all inquiries, please contact Michael at [email protected].
Michael Phillips
President, Jamestown
Executive Editor, ID BOSTON
JOB SHADOW DAY
Organized by Boston Private Industry Council, Job Shadow Day at the Boston Design Center introduces
high school students to the interior design profession. Designers from American Society of Interior
Designers (ASID), BDC showrooms, and other design professionals discussed working in the industry
and led a design project with the students.
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Hartmann & Forbes, Kerry Joyce Textiles, New Classics, Plexi-craft, Porter Teleo, Salvations, and Studio Steel
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DEAR READERS
Welcome to the summer issue of ID BOSTON. By
now it’s cliché to lament about the weather, but
looking forward I intend to fully embrace all things
summer and that includes freshening up my home,
entertaining friends, getting out in the garden, and
most of all taking time to celebrate family. In this
issue we feature three very different houses all of
which were created with families in mind. They are
getaways in the best possible way, but even more
they are about coming together, and to me that is the
definition of successful design.
Another fun exercise for this issue was going shopping at the BDC. I grabbed our design
editor Caroline Sholl and Boston-based photographer Eric Roth and off we went to visit
showrooms and pick out the items that most caught our eye. Walking the halls of the BDC
with Eric Roth is a bit like having a backstage pass to the Oscars.
Whether looking for inspiration in the garden, design ideas, or destinations for a weekend
getaway, we hope you enjoy this issue and that it makes you feel happy in some way. That,
after all, is what a well-designed summer is all about.
Please be in touch: [email protected].
Best,
Chesie Breen
Editor-in-Chief, ID BOSTON
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BIBLIOPHILE BOSTON
North Fork Design Co.: Designing the Ideal Office for the North Fork Designer Show House
Caitlin Flynn and Elyse Parkhurst are the duo behind North Fork Design Co., who created this vividly inspired office
for the North Fork Designer Show House on Long Island, New York. To create a bold statement within a small space,
they began by painting the walls in Sherwin-Williams Oceanside, and then designed a grid on the ceiling centered by a
medallion. The Chrystie Street desk in faux shagreen from Society Social sits atop a rug from Landry & Arcari. Curtain
fabric is from Kravet. Keep an eye out for more interiors from North Fork Design Co. as they are currently working on
projects in Boston’s Back Bay and the South End, as well as Newton and Wellesley.
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TH I S SUMMER ' S MUST- READS
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INDIA HICKS: ISLAND STYLE
By India Hicks
In her much anticipated second book, India Hicks, born
of British and design royalty, delivers a book that invites
readers into the world of bohemian style and whimsical
island living — the lifestyle with which she has become
synonymous. Hicks was born in England to famed decorator
David Hicks and Lady Pamela Hicks. Her grandfather,
Lord Mountbatten, was the last viceroy to India, granting
their independence in 1947. Hicks now calls Harbour
Island home, and this book illustrates her style, which is
timeless and under-decorated. Her rooms combine carefree
Caribbean culture with British colonial form and formality.
Published by Rizzoli, 2015 | www.rizzoliusa.com
HIGHGROVE: AN ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN
By H.R.H. The Prince of Wales with text by Bunny Guinness
This sumptuous book celebrates the pioneering
demonstration of organic gardens planned and planted
by the Prince of Wales over thirty years at Highgrove. The
Prince of Wales, along with Bunny Guinness, walks readers
through the thinking behind each planting, lessons learned
from trial and error, the highlights and triumphs, as well as
future plans. This book should be on every serious — as well
as every aspiring — gardener’s shelf.
Published by Rizzoli, 2015 | www.rizzoliusa.com
LIVING NEWPORT: HOUSES, PEOPLE, STYLE
By Bettie Bearden Pardee
Principal photography by Mick Hales
Newport, Rhode Island is revered for its dramatic
seascapes, famous mansions, and world-class sailing. From
presidents to philanthropists, it is also known for the stylish
residents who have summered and socialized there. In this
magical enclave where privacy is a treasured asset, Living
Newport: Houses, People, Style, by Bettie Bearden Pardee,
takes readers inside the houses and customs that are so
boldly embraced there.
Published by Glitterati Incorporated, 2014 | www.glitteratiincorporated.com
CHARLOTTE MOSS: GARDEN INSPIRATIONS
By Charlotte Moss
Designer and author Charlotte Moss delivers a tour-
de-force with her latest book Charlotte Moss: Garden
Inspirations. The much-anticipated book is a glorious
study of gardens all over the world. Charlotte reveals that
this book is her favorite to date, and sees this as a “book
on gardens” rather than “a book about gardening.” It
shows how her love of gardens has heavily influenced her
decorating, collecting, dining, and style of entertaining.
She profiles great gardeners like Beatrix Potter and “Lady
Bird” Johnson, and visits coveted gardens in France, Italy,
England, and Russia.
Published by Rizzoli, 2015 | www.rizzoliusa.com
Handsome black trim work modernizes
classic shingle style architecture.
DES IGN
Cambridge-based LDa Architecture and Interiors Creates a Dramatic Home for a
Young Couple on the Massachusetts Coast
words by chesie breen photography by sam gray
When an active young couple engaged Cambridge-
based LDa Architecture and Interiors to design a
home on the rocky North Shore of Massachusetts,
they gave very specific directives. The wife, a former
fashion executive, envisioned something with an urban
sensibility similar to apartments found in New York and
Paris, and suggested that the palette and form should
conjure a beautifully tailored Savile Row men’s suit.
The property was chosen for the dramatic beauty of
the rocky shore, so the first order of business was
to build a vessel that could effectively capture the
views. Expansive windows frame the ocean backdrop
and center an infinity edge pool. Large black, studded
doors, reminiscent of ones the couple admired on trips
to the One&Only Palmilla resort in Mexico, anchor the
entry. In a bold sweep, black was also selected for the
trim work. This choice was made for a few reasons.
The house sits in a small neighborhood of shingled
waterfront homes with white trim. The black trim
creates a unique visual counterpoint to the neighboring
homes, while the basic material selection remains
consistent. The black also emphasizes the depth of the
large overhangs and recessed entries.
ROCKY LEDGE
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The library is painted in Ralph Lauren Bone Black. A Restoration
Hardware convex clock mirror hangs above the fireplace and is flanked by Todd Murphy’s Straw Artwork. The
sofa is upholstered in pin stripe navy wool from Henry Calvin.
This stately motif carries through to the inside with ebony floors
and black interior trim in the library/sitting room. The floors are
baked white oak, which provides an exceptionally dark base,
and are surface-treated with an ebony aniline dye. The room is
painted in Ralph Lauren Bone Black TH16. The artwork flanking
the fireplace is part of the client’s collection, Straw Artwork by
Todd Murphy. Both were part of a special artist’s collaboration
with Restoration Hardware, and the convex clock mirror above
the mantel is also from Restoration Hardware.
All of the downstairs rooms were designed to take advantage
of the captivating view. Upstairs, the same technique used on
the front doors is repeated. The stock doors were faux painted,
scraped, and antiqued by Eric Erbelding, and then applied with
bronze nail heads. The room is painted in Benjamin Moore Dune
White 968. The tub is Palazzo with Dornbracht fixtures.
LDa Architecture with support from Paradise Construction and
Michael Humphries Woodworking created a house that stands
tall in the neighborhood and holds its own against a staggeringly
beautiful coastline.
The black trim creates a unique visual counterpoint to the neighboring homes, while
the basic material selection remains consistent. RESOURCE KEY
Above
A large sectional upholstered in Ralph Lauren velvet
anchors the sunroom.
Opposite
Robust doors with nail-head trim inspired by the
architecture of the One&Only Palmilla resort in Mexico
frame the stairwell view.
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RESOURCE KEY
1 The kitchen features white Silestone countertops and the
island is topped with Argos polished marble. Pendant lamps in
polished nickel are from Restoration Hardware.
2 Outdoor furniture from Restoration Hardware flanks the
infinity pool.
3 Stock doors were faux-painted, scraped, and antiqued by Eric
Erbelding, then applied with bronze nail heads.
4 The master bedroom invites a splash of color and pattern.
5 The exterior takes full advantage of the dramatic views.
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The dining room was designed with family dinners and
entertaining in mind.
t w e e t w o r t h y
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FEATURING: BASTILLE CHAIR, HUNTER SOFA, LAWSON DRAWER SIDE TABLE, MELROSE COCKTAIL TABLE, POWERSHAG RUG, RUBIX LAMP, TRANSITION ART
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Los Angeles-based Interior Designer Switches Gears to Spin Magic for his Family in the Dunes of Amagansett on Long Island
words by chesie breen · photography by paul costello
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The fireplace was original to the house and remained intact. Netto appreciated its stark form and the quality it took on
when a large window was added behind it.
Netto coiled rope up a painted metal pole, an homage to the fish and chips restaurants that pepper Montauk.
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Breakfast alfresco. Daughter Madeline selected the color
for the shutters.
When interior designer and New York Times T Magazine writer
David Netto purchased a hexagonal house on stilts in the dunes
of Amagansett on Long Island, his first instinct was to do nothing.
So for six years, as he watched the area around him go through
what he calls “fancification,” he did nothing at
all. He simply enjoyed the house for all of its
nuances and quirks. But then, the architect Will
Meyer, with whom Netto often collaborates,
came to him and offered a gift.
“It pained Will to see me not doing anything
to fix up the house, year after year, and all this
time we were doing these incredibly stylish and
put-together collaborations for other clients. He
pulled me aside and told me he had a present for
me in mind. He offered to do a quick and easy
fix up of the house for a cost I could live with, in less than a year.
I didn’t think we could make a beautiful house without tearing
it down and starting again. He convinced me otherwise and we
were off — it pretty much started off as a bet,” says Netto.
The house, built in 1980, is hexagonal and was always hexagonal.
“It’s sort of a feng shui thing that originated around the view,
I think. There was no fighting the hexagons — the plan was
the plan — so the first thing the house needed from me was
an image. I love the kind of 1950s architecture one sees in
Bermuda and Florida: one-story houses in stucco with tile roofs
and casement windows with big square lights, elegant but very
light. I thought it would be interesting to interpret the Caribbean
neo-traditional style in wood shingles with white wood trim —
regionally,” shares Netto.
A native New Yorker, Netto has spent his whole life coming to
Long Island. His dreams for the type of home
he would one day inhabit there conjured stately
manor houses built with formality in the 1920s.
“This never happened, however, and besides
having no money, I guess the reason is it’s just
who I am. Instead, I bought a hexagonal house
on stilts, and I think I made it quite stylish. But
this was by no means what I imagined myself
embracing as a dream come true, architecturally.
I was surprised at first how much I loved it. Now I
don’t think about it anymore,” says Netto.
In the living room, the floating fireplace was the one element
Netto and Meyer kept exactly as it was. “I thought the blocky
form was stark and perfect, and when the window went in behind
it, it actually became kind of thrilling — like a ghost of the old
house hanging around. I think that’s good luck, to always keep
something signature in a renovation; it gives patina,” says Netto.
The blue and white striped 19th-century dhurrie rug has a
provenance of its own, having started in one of the grandest
houses in Southampton called Keewaydin, which was decorated
by Sister Parish. The rug was returned so Mrs. Parish offered it
to Netto’s father, who put it in the family’s traditional home on
I bought a hexagonal house on stilts, and I think I made
it quite stylish. But this was by no means what I
imagined myself embracing as a dream come true,
architecturally.
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The master bedroom embraces an open floor plan and like a ship, the bed, night
tables, and shelves are built-in.
Cottage Avenue in East Hampton. It moved at some point to the
dining room of the Nettos’ New York City apartment, where it
had to be cut in half. “Time passes, but when you have an eye,
you never forget beautiful things. When I needed a rug and asked
my father what happened to that one, he produced the other half
out of a rumpled brown paper shopping bag in a coat closet. The
journeys of objects: from Keewaydin to 730 Park Avenue to a
hexagon on stilts. I quickly drove out to Amagansett and installed
it before he could change his mind,” reminisces Netto.
The coiled rope up the pole takes its cue from the wharf-style fish
restaurants peppering Montauk. “I love painted furniture by Jean
Prouve, and that’s how I decided to paint the pole blue. But the
rope thing is around out here, just not in people’s houses. What
can I say, I love the Lobster Inn,” confides Netto.
When asked about the three boldly painted doors that line up
like surfboards, Netto admits: ”The whole house wears a uniform
of whitewashed wood, quite plain — by intent. An adult may
appreciate this kind of Shaker austerity, but the three painted
doors are an attempt to let my children know that this is their
part of the house. Kids don’t get excited about chic minimalism;
they get excited about color, surprises, and design that signifies
that someone has thought about things through their eyes. I don’t
have a lot of that here, but what I do have is a present to them.”
“The master bedroom,” according to Netto, “is one of those rooms
that follows the Albert Hadley maxim of ‘give ’em what they
never knew they wanted.’ I wanted to give my wife a room that
was really a dream come true for her, designed for her as if she
were a client. She would never have said she wanted something
extravagant, but I knew she would love it if it just … appeared. As
a gift. We took out all the walls and just made the whole thing
one space, like a lighthouse. Then I said, if we’re being decadent,
let’s just put the tub in the bedroom. That room is more than a
room — it’s a house in itself, on top of the house.”
Though Netto was at first convinced this oddly configured 1980s
building had to come down, it took collaborating with Will
Meyer to create their own version of reinvention. “The house
is everything we set out to achieve in that spot. This is success,
because what a house is supposed to do, this one does — it’s a
happiness machine. We are happier there than anywhere else in
the world,” concludes Netto.
I wanted to give my wife a room that was really a dream come true for her, designed for
her as if she were a client.
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One of Netto’s design exercises was to see how little furniture he could use. A table attributed to Dupré-Lafon reigns
supreme in the living room.
Surfboard colors let the children know this is their
territory in the house.
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Annsley McAleer Creates a Family Home for the Next Generation in Osterville, Massachusetts
words by annsley mcaleer · photography by ben gebo
Osterville has always been a family spot in the summers, and the
husband’s family has been coming for generations. As a family of
six plus a dog, one’s own space was necessary. There was some
debate over whether to continue coming to Osterville or to possibly
try a new spot. Upon seeing this house, the decision was made:
Osterville forever!
The location of the house was undeniably beautiful, but the house
itself needed a little love when my client first purchased it. The house
had endured an addition in the '80s, but the original charm was still
very much intact. My client desired to streamline the architecture
but to preserve the overall cottage-like feel of the house. Floors were
cleaned up, built-ins were added, and everything was painted. The
mismatched wood floors, low ceilings, and oddball rooms enhance the
relaxed, fun nature of this family friendly house.
The home is used year-round, but the summer is busiest with four
children, friends, houseguests, and the family dog in full swing. There
is a lot of tennis, swimming, and entertaining going on, and the family
who lives here loves it that way. There are nine bedrooms counting the
guest space over the garage, and on any given summer weekend they
are all full! My client specifically put in an ice cream refrigerator and
beer fridge for guests, and both are self-serve!
As you can see from the pictures, the windows are generally kept open,
as are all of the sliding glass doors. Being located on the ocean is such
a luxury, and these people truly maximize the experience. The only
one who does not have free rein is Lucy, the family bulldog, although
she loves lounging on the outdoor furniture (while supervised)!
Collaborating on this project with my client was so easy. I had helped
with parts of her home in Boston so I knew her style. We both fell in
ANNSLEY MCALEER
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The sitting room off the main family room is a favorite spot to rest and read a book. The
sea grass area rug is from Stark. Vintage chairs upholstered in an F. Schumacher
ikat fabric flank a bone side table from Icon Group. The Jamie Young rope lamp adds to
the nautical vibe.
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RESOURCE KEY
1 The focal point of the living room is a Craig Mooney
triptych painting available through Jules Place. The pair
of spool chairs upholstered in an F. Schumacher stripe are
Scalamandre, and sit next to a Lee Industries sofa. The
custom pillows on the sofa are made with Travers and Raoul
Textiles fabrics adding a nice mix of pattern to the blue sofa.
2 This custom chaise is a nice spot to sit and watch
the water. The indoor/outdoor upholstery fabric is by F.
Schumacher, as is the custom rope design throw pillow. The
Baker side table is a sweet addition.
3 The overall relaxed feeling of the house is embodied in this
view with the windows open.
4 The custom headboard and side table were painted to
match the Madeline Weinrib decorative bed pillows.
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love with a source I found in West Palm Beach called Bamboo
& Rattan. We were able to knock out a lot of the bedroom
headboards and paint — customizing the pieces to our hearts’
delight. This source also custom made the game table and worked
off our colors for the top. The drink holders were a total bonus.
The balance of the fabrics and furniture was mostly sourced
through the Boston Design Center and other local vendors. We
continue to add to the house, which gives the home a “collected
over time” vibe. This past year, we added more seating to the
living room to allow for greater entertaining capacity. The family
was finding that the room was getting used more and more.
The art was purchased by the client, and all of the pieces work
so well. The piece on the chest of drawers in the living room
was brought from the Boston home. The amazing blue glaze
of the Christopher Spitzmiller lamp was chosen specifically to
complement the painting. The beauty and depth of color amazes
me every time I see the lamp.
There are many small alabaster and glass (oil converted) lamps
that the client collects. Pieces like these and the art make this
house deeply personal. I never want a home to be all about my
design. It should always be a collaboration.
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RESOURCE KEY
1 The adorable silhouettes are from Jonathan Adler. The
chairs are vintage and upholstered in a John Robshaw
fabric. The chest and lamps are from Bungalow 5.
2 This playful room features Pottery Barn bunk beds, which
offer ample space for sleeping. The roman shade is made
with a Kathryn Ireland fabric.
3 The twin beds belonged to the client and we were so
happy to find a nice home for them. The bedding is Roberta
Roller Rabbit and the decoupage plates on the wall are by
John Derian.
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DANZER ' S FAVOR I T ES
JOHN DANZER
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Known as the “Exterior Decorator,” no person has thought
more deeply about extending good design to the outside
of the American home than John Danzer, president
and owner of Munder-Skiles, a firm specializing in the
production of new and historic designs of garden furniture
and ornament.
The firm operates a Hudson River Highlands showroom in
Garrison, New York with an outpost in Los Angeles. This
year, Munder-Skiles will introduce a collection of wicker
for both indoor and outdoor use.
1 John reviewing 3-D drawing against printed model
2 Kelso Collection from "Found Objects" in Kelso, Scotland
3 Watson Sofa, new in 2015
4 Roscoe-winning Taconic Chair, totally ergonomic for any body type
5 Watson Lounge with thin cushions
6 Swinton Chair with wood seat, so comfortable in direct sun
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L I Z CAAN
HERS
Liz Caan is celebrated for infusing Boston homes with
distinctive personality. The designer’s signature play of
pattern, color, and texture has given some of the city’s
most historic homes renewed energy and charm, traits
she herself has in spades. Mixing things up in unexpected
ways is her hallmark.
The Liz Caan Interiors design studio and fine furnishings
retail store is located in Newton, MA. She also has a
collaborative tabletop collection with Jill Rosenwald, for
which Caan paired some of her favorite modern paintings
with Rosenwald’s classic shapes.
CAAN ' S FAVOR I T ES
1 Liz Caan, as stylish as the rooms she decorates
2 A colorful family room that’s cozy in all seasons
3 Caan’s living room is a mix of all the things she loves
4 The exterior of Caan’s shop and studio where she loves to come every day
5 Inside the shop a vintage military globe sits atop a skirted table full of books and objects
6 One of Caan’s favorite dining rooms, with lacquered walls, vintage lighting, and a rice-papered ceiling
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This spring the editorial and creative teams at ID
BOSTON decided to go shopping together at the
BDC. Working with esteemed photographer Eric Roth,
we wove our way up and down the halls, popped in
on friends, and poured through collections to style
a photo montage of the vast array of products that
caught our eye.
Shopping for the Unexpected at the Boston Design Center
words by chesie breen photography by eric roth
SHOP THE BDC
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1 Artwork created by Japanese artist Kazumi
Yoshida for Clarence House founder Robin
Roberts today hangs above the desk of the
affable Garry Martin.
2 Kerry Joyce's Haagen chaise lounge from
Dessin Fournir Companies holds court in
front of Dessin Fournir hand-painted panels.
3 We all coveted “Armand” which glowed and
changed colors based on the light.
4 Belle Isle bibliotheque for
Dessin Fournir Companies.
5 Clarence House’s “Bahia” print.
THE MART I N GROUP
Suite 515
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1 Quadrille’s signature sample table
had us snatching up favorites from
China Seas and Alan Campbell.
2 A wall of ikat from the Quadrille
Collection.
QUADR I L LE
Suite 331
1 Founder Jakub Staron encourages artists and
designers to travel the globe and translate
the world into rugs.
2 A wall of color featuring flame stitch, ikat
from India and Turkey, and hand-knotted
Moroccan wool rugs.
J .D . S TARON
Suite 329
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1+4 Mary McDonald's latest collection
highlighting “Bora Bora” and “Tahiti” were in a
league of their own.
2 Punchy pillows in “Citrus Garden” in
Primary and "Blue Nanjing” in Porcelain.
3 Marie Therese side chair upholstered in
“Prestwick” wool satin in Forsythia in front
of “Tangiers Tile” rug in Steel Blue from
Patterson, Flynn & Martin.
SCHUMACHER
Suite 529
1 Sconces heaven.
2 A crush of purple outdoor fabrics from
C&C Milano.
3 Porta Romana “Vortex” chandelier in gold
beside “Pumpkin” which is bronzed and
features a putty silk shade.
STUD IO 534
Suite 534
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Suite 100
A sectional built from “Calvin”
modular units.
THE BR IGH T GROUP
Suite 350
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1 We had fun sorting through
the stacks.
2 “Synthesis Jubilee” — painter’s jubilee.
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2 The “Yoda” lounge chair is designed
by Kenneth Cobonpue and doubles
as room sculpture.
3 We loved the braided back on this
powdercoated stainless steel “Tosca” sofa.
JANUS E T C I E
Suite 114
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Antiques and objects from the formidable
Charles Spada.
CHARLES SPADA
Suite 232
1 “Sun and Moon” in Navy, Blonde and Bianco
was both modern and nautical.
2 A sea of neutrals conjured fog and mist.
3 Wall of joy.
EDELMAN LEATHER
Suite 344
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1 A vignette featuring furniture from
Mulligan's which specializes in primitive rustic
early American reproductions.
2 Historically inspired furniture, lighting,
accessories, and stone fireplaces, Formations
pieces are hand-crafted in California. A tableau
featuring an Alessio table with an X base, a
Spanish console, and Sorrento chandelier.
3 The Oppede bed from Rose Tarlow
Melrose House.
WEBSTER & COMPANY
Suite 242
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Drawing inspiration from Farrow & Ball.
FARROW & BALL
Suite 337
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CULTURE
CASTLE HILL INN
Newport’s Castle Hill Inn Transports to a Bygone Era
The peninsula that is home to Castle Hill is located on the western-most tip of Newport, towards the southern edge of
Aquidneck Island, just at the entrance of Narragansett Bay. It is this omniscient location, overseeing the East Passage and the
Atlantic, that has secured its varied and notable history.
The Beach Houses embody classic New England coastal charm. Perfectly positioned between nature trails and private beach, guests can easily hike out to the lighthouse or lounge
near the ocean just steps from their room.
Nestled on a 40-acre peninsula in Newport, Rhode Island,
overlooking picturesque Narragansett Bay, Castle Hill Inn
exemplifies the warmth and quiet luxury of 19th-century
seacoast life. A visit there is like stepping back in time to
a more genteel era where people traveled to the coast
to relax, read, and restore. Combining the modern day
elegance of a boutique hotel with the nostalgia of coastal
life, the Inn offers resplendent lodging. Accommodations
include nine guest rooms and suites in the original 19th-
century Agassiz Mansion, and 24 private waterfront
dwellings in the Harbor House, Chalet, Beach Houses, and
Beach Cottages.
Back at the Mansion, indulgent meals are prepared
by renowned executive chef Karsten Hart. Whether
stargazing after a clambake, or kayaking, paddleboarding,
or sailing, Castle Hill Inn reminds you that looking to the
past for inspiration and well-being is a welcome way to
while away a summer day.
Over the summer of 1956, Grace Kelly retreated to the solace of Castle Hill between takes of High Society. When not relaxing
in her Harbor House at Castle Hill, Kelly would sneak down the rocky landscape to the water’s edge. Kelly spent so much
time on the rocky enclave that Castle Hill staff and guests soon began referring to it exclusively as “Grace Kelly Beach.”
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RESOURCE KEY
1 A menu favorite from executive chef Karsten Hart, Castle Hill Inn’s
Lobster Hash features Maine lobster & potato hash, poached eggs and
chive crème fraiche.
2 Castle Hill’s clambake pit is the weekly centerpiece to a dining
experience rich with natural flavors and homegrown fun.
3 Castle Hill Inn and Farmaesthetics have transformed two
of the historic mansion’s oceanview suites into sumptuous, serene
treatment rooms.
4 Castle Hill is Newport’s only luxury inn boasting private beach
accommodations. The majestic coastline offers quintessential New
England rock formations and magical sunsets, making
it the perfect locale for splashing in the surf or to relax in peaceful
contemplation.
5 Located on the third floor of the Agassiz Mansion, this
bi-level suite in a historically renovated turret has a panoramic view of
Narragansett Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Castle Hill Lighthouse.
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Receives Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects, Rhode Island
photography by john horner
Dave’s Coffee, a Rhode Island-based family-run business, has grown significantly from their modest beginnings 10 years ago —
serving one flavor of coffee in a circa 1760 building in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Today, they offer multiple brews along with baked
goods prepared on-site daily and locally roasted bagged coffee and coffee syrups that are also available from retailers nationwide.
A second location became inevitable and the business turned to esteemed 3SIX0 Architecture for inspiration. The design of the
new café is intended to embody the values of Dave’s Coffee: quality, honesty, and careful attention to detail. Meticulous thought
went into establishing strong connections between materials, chosen for their honest character and durability. In keeping with the
quiet sensibility of Dave’s Coffee, 3SIX0 set out to create an environment of understated quality, featuring an unpretentious and
direct layout, informal furnishing arrangements, and a craftsman’s attention to detail.
Naturally aged knotty cedar boards line the interior walls and ceiling, adding a woody aroma to the space, and are juxtaposed
against hand-waxed, hot rolled steel. These hard surfaces negotiate horizontal and vertical surfaces creating counters, tables,
standing bar, product display, and more. A light cream-colored plaster wall folds to become the ceiling with menu boards of black
felt inset. Simple, block letterform signage is hand-painted throughout for punctuation.
CU IS I NE
DAVE’S COFFEE FINDS INSPIRATION IN
3SIX0 ARCHITECTURE
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Artist Susan Harter’s new collection of trellis
wallpaper takes inspiration from a pivotal
moment in American design: Elsie de Wolfe’s
famed 1907 trellis room at the Colony Club in
New York. The room quickly established de
Wolfe as America’s first lady of decorating.
Over a century later, trellis is more popular than
ever. Harter customizes each of her wallpaper
murals to the exact dimensions of a room,
painting them by hand, and then printing them
onto shippable canvas rolls.
The artwork combines Harter’s trademark
soft, painterly landscapes with trompe l’oeil
architectural trellis. The trellis can be tinted to
match the trim paint color, so the room’s actual
woodwork becomes part of the complete
illusion. The lattice can be combined with any
of Harter’s pastoral landscapes. Harter works
from her Boston artist’s loft and typically ships
to the trade in 8 to 12 weeks.
MAKERS’ GUILD
Susan Harter: Reimagining a Trellised Room
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PHOTOGRAPHYCREDITS
cover page
Photo by Paul Costello
pages five & six
Question & Answer with Michael Phillips
Portrait by Patrick Heagney
Photo by Ben Gebo Photography
page nine
Dear Readers
Portrait by Stephanie Clark
pages eleven to fifteen
Bibliophile Boston
Page 11 photo by Elizabeth Glasgow Photography
Page 13 covers courtesy of Rizzoli and
Glitterati Incorporated
Page 14 photos courtesy of Rizzoli
Page 15 photo (left) by Michael Partenio. Reprinted
with permission. ©2004 Meredith Corporation
Page 15 photo (right) courtesy of Rizzoli
pages sixteen to twenty-four
Rocky Ledge
Photos by Sam Gray Photography
pages twenty-seven to thirty-five
David Netto
Photos by Paul Costello
pages thirty-six to forty-one
Annsley McAleer
Photos by Ben Gebo Photography
page forty-two
His
Photos by John Danzer
page forty-three
Hers
Photos courtesy of Liz Caan
pages forty-four to fifty-five
Style: Shop the BDC
Photos by Eric Roth
pages fifty-seven to sixty-one
Culture: Castle Hill Inn
Photos courtesy of Castle Hill Inn
pages sixty-two to sixty-five
Cuisine: Dave's Coffee
Photos by John Horner
pages sixty-six to sixty-nine
Makers' Guild
Portrait by Joel Benjamin Photography
Photos courtesy of Susan Harter
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