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Acc ordi ng to the exas Builders Association, 42 percent of home-building dollars are spent on kitchens and baths. Why? Realtors say people look first at kitchens and baths. Te kitchen is our command post, where we tend to congregate the most, and the bath i s where we decompress, reboot and escape from all of the congregation. It’s a perfect marria ge that is well worth the investment when you consider time spent in these rooms. he kitchen, in particular, offers a cohesive balance of five elements that connect us to Mother Nature: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. It’s just natural to gravitate to this space, whether you are a culinary genius or social butterfly drawn to the flame. With this issue, the featured kitchens reflect modern life more than ever. Individual preferences are in abundance, from open shelving to efficient, out-of-sight storage; custom drawers; innovative e lectrical options and smart movements; cool lighting a nd of course, eco-friendly materials and quality craftsmanship. Who says we ca n’t have it all? Whether you are shopping German kitchens from Poggenpohl, Italian from Valcucine or Spanish kitchens from Cosentino, you can shop the world over right here in our magazine. Need an architect to get started? I had the pleasure of attending the Chinati Foundation’s annual dinner in Marfa last October. Tere, in the middle of what I call nowhere and everywhere, I met principal architect Chris Carson of Ford, Powell & Carson. From the Chinati gallery that holds a Dan Flavin installation to the renovation of the Alamo, Ford, Powell & Carson’s ra nge i s truly bre athtak ing. And it is with great pleasure that our editors were able to put together a spectacular retrospective on the firm’s work in this issue. So whether you spend time in your kitchen or bath, take a trip to Marfa or simply hang out in your own backyard, enjoy the spring season. Best said by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, “Study nature; love nature; stay close to n ature. It will never fa il you.” We love our kitchens and baths becau se they connec t us to our treasures. We hope you take full advantage and appreciate this issue of Interiors Texas .
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2 years old in April, and I swear it’s only been six months. Tat old adage is right—time flies when you’re having fun, and when you love all things design-related like I do, it’s pure joy to cull through the amazing projects and story ideas that come across my desk each month. Te dramatic contrast of styles this huge state offers is exciting, and there’s always something unexpected. Tis issue, we showcase a brownstone in Te Woodlands near Houston, belonging to designer and builder Kevin Spearman, who paid homage to his Minnesota roots with elegant, streamlined Scandinavian-inspired interiors that look gorgeous next to all that interior brick. Also, he uses black on the walls here and there in a way that looks tailored and chic, and that’s no easy feat. In Dallas, you can’t get any more cutting-edge contemporary than architect Max Levy. A newly completed house along the Katy rail designed by Levy for an art collector and philanthropist take s advantage of the trees and trail views in a completely unexpected way. I like how Levy’s brain works, and I think you’ll love his solution to building on a narrow lot as much as I do. (Te home will also be included in Dallas Modern, a monograph produced by Te Dallas Architecture Forum, featuring notable modern homes, available this September.) It’s also our second annual Kitchen and Bath Issue—our Hot List is a roundup of must-haves for the t wo most-used rooms of the house, includin g that dazzling red kitchen on the opening spread by Pohlenz Dallas Valcucine. In this story you’ll find new luxury hardware like HG Paris’ natural horn handles, and one of the coolest tubs I’ve ever seen, customized in lime green by Blu Bathworks. If you’re renovating, or just dreaming, you’ll find Austin kitchen-and-bath expert Emily Seiders’ tips and trends an essential resource. After all, our job is not just to show you pretty houses, but to keep you up-to-date on what’s hot and happening across the state— so flip to the front of the book and check out our New & Notable pages, a collection of openings, products and lines. We also profile two young creatives in this issue—Austin product designer Rebecca Finell and Dallas interior designer Amy Tomasson, two talented women who are already making their mark in exas. We end with a fascinating Interior Monologue profile on a woman who continues to make her mark on design: furniture designer Holly Hunt, who opens first-ever exas showrooms in Dallas and Houston in June. Enjoy!
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LIVING IN EXAS SPOTLIGHT
47 Porta Romana introduces out-of-
this-world lighting fixtures.
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high-style patio lighting. 32 Te inside scoop on this year’s SHOPS
365 Modern Living Cocktail Reception; a sleek new line from furniture maven Jennifer Hutton; Louis Kazan launches exas exas locales; B&B Italia debuts the closet system of your dreams; the chicest spring accessory for man’s best friend.
TRENDS
48 Celebrate warmer weather with
50 Our top picks serve up the
trendiest settings—just in time for spring entertaining. PEOPLE
54 Amy Tomasson brin gs a unique
perspective to traditional decor with her Dallas firm, House of Amelia. 56 Austin’s design darl ing, Rebe cca Finell, redefines stylishly functional.
40 Revive your abode with spring’s
hautest pop of color. ARCHITE ARC HITECTURE CTURE REAL ESTATE
42 A $4.95 million modern Euclid
Avenue stunner in Da llas, plus a trendy minimalist place on the market in Marfa
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58 Hailing from San Antonio, the storied architectural office, Ford, Powell & Carson, ushers in a new era.
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SECOND NEST 98 Set your sights beyond the sea.
144 Holly Hunt talks all-things
Tese gleaming lakeside estates are great candidates for the perfect second home. HOSPITALITY
design, success and a dazzling inheritance.
102 From Austin’s new re staurant
and wine-bar laV to the buzzworthy renovations of Houston’s Lanc aster hotel, we’ve got the latest and greatest places that s hould end up on your travel roster. DISPATCH
ON HE COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Charles Davis Smith DESIGNER: Robin Beckerman Interiors ARCHITECT: Max Levy Architect
106 A thorough rundown of
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In just two years, the Dallas Architecture Forum’s 365 Modern Living Cocktail Receptions have become one of the state’s most anticipated home tours. It’s not hard to understand why—the Forum’s clout in the architecture community allows entry into a tightly edited and exclusive trio of homes that would otherwise be off limits to the public. Also, instead of visitors tramping through a dozen homes in a day, the 365 tour hosts a small cocktail reception in a single house each month (April 30, May 15 and 32
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June 12). There’s also an added bonus you don’t get on most home tours—the design teams for each house give a brief talk. This year’s agenda includes a private backyard gallery designed by Booziotis and Company with interior design by Andrée Putman and gardens by Michael Van Valkenburgh, and a creekside home designed by legendary architect Bud Oglesby for his sister, with interior design by Emily Summers. Tickets $75- $300, dallasarchitectureforum.org –Rebecca Sherman 33 INTERIORS SPRIN G 2014
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A fortuitous vacation to Austin led Jennifer Hutton, former Donghia furniture designer and the niece of influential Donghia Design Director John Hutton, to a love affair with the capital city’s foodie scene and entrepreneurial spirit. Jennifer, who relocated there last spring, currently splits her time between Texas and New York, stepping into the spotlight for the first time with her own furniture line, Jennifer Hutton for Jamie Stern, which launched in March. It’s glamour-meets-comfort with Jennifer’s Bonnie Cashin-inspired Bonnie, architecturally minimalist Granada and Moderne, streamlined Oceana; and all destined to become classics, just like the designs she and her uncle created at Donghia. Drawing on the golden mean ratio to ‘fit the body’, Jennifer’s latest work has an inherent quality of tailored timelessness. “Like an architect creates plans for a building, I do the same for a piece of furniture,” she says. “I design furniture from within, engineering all the materials to collaboratively move together and give the perfect support for the human form.” And this is just the beginning: Stern and Jennifer plan to introduce four collections a year. jamiesterndesign.com –Kendall Morgan
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Corpus Christi artist Maricela Sanchez has let design go to the dogs–bespoke dog lofts, that is. Sanchez’s recently launched online business featuring crates made with sturdy, marine-grade plastic was conceived after years of frustration with uninspiring dog-crate design. Her “aha” moment came when friends started commenting on the openwork gates she had created for her home, and she decided to adapt some original monotype designs for pooch repose. Love the crates, but no dog? How about a poolside towel bin? “Basically if people have a challenge, and they need a solution, I can create it,” Sanchez says. $540-$1,295, maricelasanchez.com –CD
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Rites of Spring Houston floral master David Brown ushers in spring with monochromatic blooms in snowy whites, blacks and deep violets. “It’s really about putting together an exciting collection of unexpected yet beautiful colors,” says Brown, whose namesake store recently relocated from Uptown and is now housed in a contemporary ’60s-era building along Houston’s megahot design enclave on West Alabama. Long noted for his lush blooms and wide, flourishing roses, he scours flower markets around the world looking for the best blossoms. 3637 W. Alabama St., 713.664.9597, davidbrownflowers.com –Melissa Jacobs
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Black Jack purple and Pako orange tulips are Brown’s take-home flower. “I leave them until the petals actually fall apart on the t able.”
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DOG’S LIFE Maricela Sanchez’s
Mariposa crates come in small, medium and extra-large sizes. The pillow is by MFANO.
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601 Euclid Ave. is house in Old Highland Park is a study in layered surprises. e remodel, by Terrasse Properties, kept the original front and east side of the house to adhere to preservation rules, but started over on the inside. Step across the entrance and gaze upon a gallery-style open hallway to the rear of the house, punctuated by a showstopping staircase. To the left are living and dining rooms that open onto a patio. To the right is a living area that is currently a n office but could easily transition to a music room or conversation area. Adjacent are a chilled wine room, a sweeping Poliform kitchen and family room that overlooks the yard and lap pool. Upstairs, a sky bridge with glass panels in the floor (ladies, careful) leads to three bed-and-bath combos, a cantilevered game room and a separate bedroom and entrance (mother-in-law suite, nanny apartment or live-in housekeeper digs?) With this versatile, livable showplace, anything goes.–Connie Dufner
ON THE INSIDE A stunning 2008 redo with a dramatic, light-filled entrance anchored by a floating staircase—a house where it is as easy to throw a swanky cocktail party as it is to host a youth soccer team.
DETAILS e 6,756-square-foot home, which sits on .47 acres, features a threecar garage with studio and a sky bridge.
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OUTSIDE IN Clockwise from top left: The living room, master bedroom, second-floor sky bridge and back courtyard all share one thing in common: copious amounts of natural light.
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Speed of Light London-based lighting genius Porta Romana has launched a new spring collection, Photon, that takes a quantum leap from retro-inspired to updated glamour. Gabo, a gyroscopic chandelier made from four interdependent, freemoving Perspec drops, is cut and polished by hand, while Sputnik, a graphic doodle in antiqued brass and bronze, makes an out-of-this-world nod to the 1957 Russian satellite that dazzled the world. Prices upon request, Culp Associates, culpassociates.com –Carla Jordan
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A bevv y of showstopping new outdoor lighting amps ups the alfresco experience with scale, wit and theatrics. Not content to stay in the footlights, Artemide’s outsize, Tolomeo XXL floor lamp jumps center stage into the spotlight, with a U.S. debut this spring, while Ligne Roset’s hanging Sous Mon Arbre lantern and glowing Globe fixture give an outdoor room an irresistible ambience. Lighting designer David Abad’s pierced, stainless and corten B.lux AMS boxes for Global Lighting shed new lig ht on the situation, with geometric patterns of illumination that play artfully across the ground. Such works of art, you’ll be tempted to bring all indoors!
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Dallas local Brandie Gehan of B by Brandie has reimagined the white china palette as a bold burst of color. Her latest collections, the Zelda, Maxwell and Birkin, lay bright turquoise and deep navy pigments under whimsical patterns. As always, the bone china and porcelain pieces are all dishwasher safe. $26-$69.95, bbybrandie.com
Precious Metal In homage to his eponymous brand, Michael Aram drew inspiration from his design repertoire to create the 25th anniversary Commemorative Collection. The 25-piece ensemble gleams in artisan-crafted, 24K goldand-silver candlesticks, accessories and serving bowls. $79-$459, Bering’s, Houston; The Linen Boutique; Dallas, Cole & Co, Tyler; michaelaram.com
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CLEAN SLATE Once behind the scenes for some of Texas’ top designers and showrooms, Dallas designer Amy Thomasson steps into the spotlight with House of Amelia. By Jessica Elliott
When Dalla s interior designer Amy omasson was 10 and living in Sweeny, Texas, her mother wished to re-upholster the living-room furniture. In the end, it was omasson who selected the materials. “at was my first design gig,” she says. “I loved those fabrics— and I st ill love t hem.” Today, she’s known for melding midcentury classics—Arne Jacobsen, Milo Baughman —with heirlooms and contemporary art. And, fittingly, for her willingness to hunt and re-upholster: She recently chase d down six Saarinen lounge chairs from separate Texas shops before giving them fresh life in buttery yellow leather. She honed her aesthetic alongside design greats George Cameron Nash, Emily Summers and David Cadwallader before establishing her House of Amelia design firm in ea rly 2014. “My design is unique—it’s a blending of their styles and my own,” she says. It’s an approach reflected in the Oak Cliff home she shares with husband Joe Ramirez , and in her current project slated to wrap midsummer, a Max Levy a rchitected lake house in Athens. “It is a refined, rustic-modern camp house,” she says. Levy’s screened-in, swingfilled porches and corrugated metal roof frames the backdrop for omasson’s influence: rich American Leat her seating, Nak ashima-inspired tables with butterfly joinery and handwoven rugs from Mexico. “e finishes are simple materials, without any f uss or pretension,” she says. Much like that first upholstery project.
Thomasson Talks Trends COLOR “Pantone’s Radia nt Orchid. It has a happy, energetic, creative vibe. I’m planning a room scheme in the hue for a client rig ht now.”
NATURE “I like to use organic elements in my designs. I especially love the petrified stumps at Mango Trading Co.”
FRESH FACE Interior designer Amy Thomasson recently launched her own design firm, House of Amelia.
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WHIMSY “People respond to the whimsical, fun vibe that hanging chairs create. I’ve always had one in my house, and even had one in college.” She loves Nautica’s powder-coated rattan version. 54
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SILICONE VALLEY Forward-thinking product designer Rebecca Finell is reshaping the utilitarian into cleverly-designed, indestructible works of art. By Helen Thompson
Designer Rebecca Finell’s canny, stylish baby products revolutionized an industry where cute usually trumps utility. Her ingenious sensibility is coupled with a Ms. Fix-It impulse that bestows everything Finell touches with chic revelation. Tere are at least 2 million buyers of Finell’s Frog Pod (a 24-inch-long wall-mounted plastic scoop in which to clean and store bath toys) who worship the ground the designer walks on. After selling her award winning company, Boon, two years ago, the mother of three has turned her talent to housewares—an area she admits is her first love. Te new company, Finell Co. (finell.co), is based in Austin, a move the entrepreneur made from empe, Ariz., to have access to creative types who populate the hipster mecca. It’s obvious that the decision paid off: Finell’s product lines began rolling out in February, starting with 3-D silicone place mats that are heat-resistant and can seamlessly align to form a table runner. A 20-inch Grip tray is also coming. Made of powder-coated aluminum, the round tray ($495) comes in black or white and is crisscrossed with silicone bands that secure drinks and dishes in their web. “You’ve seen waiters lose control of a tray,” Finell says, “and once those dishes start to slide, gravity takes over. Tis tray holds everything in place no matter what.” Many of the 37-year-old’s products are made of silicone, chosen for its smooth texture and indestructibility. But Finell also favors crystal, birch, walnut, quartz and the synthetic paper she shows
FORM AND FUNCTION From top: Designer Rebecca Finell; Misfold ($220 each) is a 72-inch-long cascade of synthetic paper, part of her origami decor line; 3-D silicone Bubble place mats ($110 for set of two) align to form a table runner and Finell’s own vase design.
off in an origami decor line. Misfold—a 72-inchlong cascade of white angular pieces—comes folded in a little black box and can be hung vertically, horizontally, or en masse for dramatic effect as art or as a screen. Speaking of visual impact, her latest creation, Spire, is a fierce and fun torpedo-shaped hook that becomes an artistic or functional focal point, whether mounted singly or in a large group. It’s also a product that designer Finell “just thought needed to exist.” And, like all of her creations, it’s where form and function converge beautifully. 56
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DESIGN DNA As San Antonio’s Ford, Powell & Carson enters its 75th year, the fabled architectural firm continues to draw on founder O’Neil Ford’s legacy. By Steve Carter
While susta inability may currently be enjoying its brightest moment under the architectural sun, the concept is hardly new. As far back as the 1930s, the legendary O’Neil Ford (1905-1982), a founding father of exas modernism, incorporated the philosophy into his work. Ford took his practice to San A ntonio in 1939, beginning an architectural love affair with the Alamo City a nd beyond that still continues. Embarking on year 75, the award-winning firm of Ford, Powell & Carson (fpca rch.com) continues to advance the founding legacy into t he 21st century. Principal Chris Carson says, “We didn’t call it sustainability; we didn’t call it green; but it was in the DNA of the firm
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from the very beginning. In fact, O’Neil’s really early work had a lot to do with how breezes move through a building, and shading, and the natural light—all of that, which has now really come into t he forefront. And it’s becoming even more so, and more technologically sophisticated.” Te firm’s laurels over the years are plentiful, including awards for historic renovation, sustainability, lifetime achievement, A rchitecture Firm of the Year for 1999 and People’s Choice Awards from such prestigious groups as the A merican Institute of Architects and exas Society of A rchitects. Cibolo Creek Ranch, near Marfa—an adobe building that ���������...
HAUTE HELLENIC This new construction in San Antonio by Ford, Powell & Carson architects was inspired by Greek vernacular houses, and includes a clay tile roof (red at three different levels to make the tiles look old), and architectural elements purchased during a trip to Greece.
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“WE DIDN’T CALL IT SUSTAINABILITY; WE DIDN’T CALL IT GREEN; BUT IT WAS IN THE DNA OF THE FIRM FROM THE VERY BEGINNING,” SAYS CHRIS CARSON.
COLLECTED WORKS Clockwise from above: The hacienda-st yle, porte cochere of a lakehouse built on a ranch near Laredo, has a deep overhang to provide shade from the harsh elements; architect Chris Carson; a Mediterranean revival villa, which was constructed in 1916, on the shores of what is now Lake Austin, is known as Laguna Gloria and is owned by the Austin Museum of Art.
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…��������� the firm restored and built an addition for—won four national and state awards, including the AI A National Award for Excellence in Design. Te firm’s practice continues to evolve: “We’re getting into largescale planning, linear parks, special kinds of things along rivers. We’ve even been asked now to work in China and other places that want thi s river idea of what Sa n Antonio ha s.” Tat project would involve hotels, mixed-use developments with restaurants, art galleries and more, in the city of Nanjing, along the Qinhuai River. “Closer to home, there’s a new project we’re doing here with several architects, sort of a linear park from the ���������...
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RANCH STYLE Clockwise from top: A new construction ranch house on the Rio Gr ande includes traditional Spanish influences such as a tower for viewing the property; an interior room of a house in San Antonio includes a plaster cast of a tree designed in Egypt, a travertine floor, and vintage Knoll and other modern furniture; Ford, Powell & Carson renovated an old calvary barrack in Marfa for the Chinati Foundationʼs rotating exhibits—the gallery uses no electricity and relies on natural light.
…��������� north, San Pedro Springs coming through the city and a lmost down to the mission,” he says. Te firm recently completed the Robert J. and Helen C. Kleberg South exas Heritage Center in San Antonio, restoring its historic Pioneer Hall and creating an additional natural light-infused atrium building. o call Ford, Powell & Carson’s portfolio “diverse” only begins to tell the story. It’s a creative mixed bag of solar houses, restorations of historic places such as the Alamo a nd Mission San Juan, along with ins tallation spa ces for a rtist Dan Flavin’s neon sculptures at Marfa’s Chinati Foundation, and educational facilities such as the University of Dallas and San Antonio’s
rinity University. But whether the work is cultural, commercial, educational, sacred, residential or preservation, there’s a common thread to the firm’s aesthetic philosophy. “I think one of the t hings is incorporating indigenous vernacular elements and materials, and the craftsmanship that goes in the construction of the buildings,” Carson says. “And O’Neil Ford really had that sense of buildings that fit the site in a more natural way. Te relation of the building to the site has always been something that’s important to us, and the way build ings relat e in an u rban fabr ic.” Still evergreen at three quarters of a century old, you might say that Ford, Powell & Carson itself is sustaining quite nicely.
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MATERIALS MAN Kevin Spearman likes to inject the unexpected—such as this African stool by the replace—into otherwise quiet interiors. The curvaceous wood chairs are Spearman’s design, with seats upholstered in Gr eat Plains leather from Holly Hunt. The green velvet sofa is also from Holly Hunt. Spearman purchased the antique French desk in Avignon and the wool, sisal, and silk area rug is by Hokanson.
Designer Kevin Spearman’s luxuriously executed Old World style mansions appeal to sophisticated globetrotters accustomed to the finer things in life. Yet art collector and frequent traveler Spearman has a soft spot for sleek architecture and a preference for clean lines. So when the designer became his own client after a divorce, he opted for a clean slate. “I decided to start over completely,” says the father of four boys, who’s a principal of Bellacasa Design and a partner with his brother in custom home builder Windstone Partners. But surprisingly, Spearman didn’t build his own house (“I’d already done that”). Nor did he choose an architectural style for which he is known. Tanks to an obsession with a particular style of house, Spearman opted
for the one that would make him happy. “I’ve always loved brownstones,” he says about the multistory townhouses typical of New York and densely populated cities in Europe. Spearman found an end unit for sale in a cluster of five brownstone-like townhouses in Te Woodlands. “It was already sold,” he recalls, “but I felt like something would work out.” Tree weeks later, it did. With a clear vision already in his head, Spearman
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Spearman wanted his kitchen to exhibit European restraint and chose iconic wire Knoll chairs to ank the wenge dining peninsula. Walls are a custom white with a black accent wall, a theme that the designer continues throughout the house. The counter surf aces are Caesarstone and the refrigerator is Sub-Zero.
gutted the four-story dwelling. “I moved every wall and changed every surface,” he says. “I had a new life and I wanted the house to be a reflection of me.” A big part of Spearman is that he’s a Minnesotan, where he, his parents, and his five brothers and sister lived until they moved the family business (a medical technology company) to Houston 28 years ago when Spearman was in his 20s. “I was very influenced by the Scandinavian heritage there,” he says about the state with the largest Scandinavian population in the United States. Scandinavian decor is characterized by simplicity, minimal ism and f unctionality: “I find it very refreshing,” says Spearman. Te 4,000-square-foot townhouse is organized according to functionality. Garage, storage and guest bedroom occupy the entry level; living, kitchen and dining areas are on the second floor; the master and boys’ bedrooms fill out the third floor; and a game room has taken over the top floor. Spearman cleared away all traces of the generic during the renovation: Out went humdrum oak floors, which he replaced with reclaimed wide-plank French oak that’s been used in monasteries, castles, villas and wine barrels for centuries because of its tight grain and distressed pattern idiosyncrasies. Stained brownblack, the floors set up a dramatic dialogue with the cloudy white walls throughout—a musthave for the pared-down attitude Spearman was after. “I really can’t live without white walls,” he says. His custom color always has a whisper of gray, which stands out here against window frames, muntins and mullions, all painted black. Te many floor-to-ceiling windows are the main rea son the new homeowner loves his house. “Te light in here is great.”
“SPEARMAN MAKES JUDICIOUS USE OF BLACK AS AN ACCENT COLOR, A NO-HOLDS BARRED TESTAMENT TO THE EFFECT THAT CONTRAST CAN YIELD.”
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COOL AND CLASSIC From above: Kevin Spearman; the children’s bedroom includes Room and Board’s loft beds and a leather chair from Area in Houston. Opposite page: Rogers & Gofgan linen sheers are a dramatic backdrop for the bomber-jacket leather bed, which is draped with a faux fur coverlet, a lush antidote to the masculine brick wall.
Furniture is a deliberate mix: Most, such as the curvaceously classic living room chairs and the dining room table, is designed by Spearman. But the rest is a mélange of iconic midcentury pieces (the four-light pendant in the dining room and the kitchen’s Knoll chairs) and antiques he’s found while traveling. “I always select pieces that are great now and will still be great 20 years from now,” he says. And because he had to pare down his possessions, the designer chose only the things that mattered most to him. “It was an exercise in restraint.” However, while the new homeowner used restraint in some areas, others make a statement
primarily because there is no restraint. Spearman makes judicious use of black as an accent color, a no-holds-barred testament to the effect that contrast can yield. One son’s bedroom is all black (“Tey love it, of course,” he says); the shutters in the master bedroom are black; appliances in the laundry room are black; and a wall in the kitchen is black. “It all started with the kitchen,” he says. With it he establ ished the crisp European look he carried out on all four floors. Setting the tone with a Poggenpohl (the German branch of the Swedish corporation Nobia) cabinet system, Spearman aims for both versatility and looks in this room
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WORKING THE ANGLES The dining room includes a custom table and chairs designed by Spearman, and a Ralph Pucci four-light pendant. Opposite page: Stairs ascend to the second oor, but Spearman turned them into a sculptural element in the living room by painting them white, while horizontal planking next to the reclaimed brick wall adds more texture.
that opens onto the dining room. Although, he notes, “I was careful not to allow a view of the dishes from the living room.” He demurs about his culina ry talents a nd has designed the space for eating and gathering as much as for cooking, using a wenge wood peninsula that juts out perpendicularly from the island as the room’s dining table and general place to hang out and watch V. Te room that most reflects Spearman’s virtuosity with contrasting elements is his master bedroom. Tere, a reclaimed brick wall behind the bed is softened by floor-to-ceiling linen sheers that are both a backdrop for the bed and an unexpected flourish in the masculine
room. A silk-and-wool rug that Spearman likes because it looks like an ocean spreads out underneath the be d upholstered in bomber jacket leather. Overhead, the formal drum shape of the linen pendant curbs any chance that the room overstates with too much swa gger. It’s no surprise that Spearman has lived in a lot of houses—this is No. 12. Tere undoubtedly will be others (an occupational hazard), but this one i s the designer’s favorite. For one thing, it’s the light that bestows every room with that special glow. “But it’s also because this house is the right size and the right feel,” explains Spearman. “It’s not too much. It’s what a home should be.”
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Design Details Type Townhouse Location The Woodlands Architect and Interior Designer Kevin Spearman, Bellacasa Design, bellacasadesign.com Renovation Windstone Partners, windstonepartners.com Vendors Boyd Lighting pendant in master bedroom, boydlighting.com Creative Flooring Wood flooring throughout, 2410 Bissonnet, 713.522.1422 Poggenpohl Custom kitchen, poggenpohl.com Hokanson Master bedroom rug, hokansoncarpet.com Miele Kitchen appliances, mieleusa.com
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Architect Max Levy’s solution to a narrow lot on the Katy Trail was to go vertical—and put the main living spaces at treetop.
UPSIDE By Carla Jordan Photography by Charles Davis Smith
When it comes to connecti ng people wit h nature via architecture, few do it better than Dallas architect Max Levy. Considered one of the premier modernists in the Southwest, Levy was the perfect pick to design a 3,500-square-foot contemporary home in a hip urban neighborhood with lea fy ch aracter that rub s elbows w ith Da llas’ tony Highland Park. For nature-lovers, there’s a bonus: Te multilevel house overlooks the Katy rail, a 3-plus mile greenway running through the most densely developed section of the city. Te client, a design-savvy community leader who serves on the Women’s Foundation b oard of directors, was looking for a change from her
GREEN PEACE From top left: Architect Max Levy; with the Katy Trail to one side and an allée of newly planted trees to the other, the house’s wraparound view includes green spaces in every direction.
current home, a large midcentury modern sandwiched between two McMansions. While ideal when raisi ng her child ren, she now wanted something more urban on a smaller lot w ith less upkeep. Te homeowner says she was draw n to the a rea becau se “there are lots of new homes, but they’re in proportion to the others around them. And, of course, there’s the Katy rail. It’s within eas y walking distance
to so many places. I felt like I’d be making a real change without leav ing Da llas.” Te homeowner rang up Levy, whose work she wa s fami liar w ith (he’d designed the interior of her sister’s home) and whose design aesthetic was in sync with hers. “Max has done many projects where nature pl ays a big role, so I knew he’d be able to capture all of the surrounding foliage and make the home indigenous
to the Katy rail,” she says. Levy, whose design firm, Max Levy A rchitect, has won numerous awards (among them the 2013 Dallas AIA Firm of the Year and a 2011 exas AIA Design Award), is also known as a guy who think s outside the box. Tis trait would prove key in creating the home’s uplifting design and airy feel. Te client wanted lots of windows to fill the t wo-story house with
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PERFECTLY COMPOSED A foating wall in the dining room features a built-in buffet, artwork by Joe Zucker, a Rose Tarlow mahogany table, chairs by Mobili Martini covered in silk fabric from Manuel Canovas, and a sisal rug from Clifton Carpets. Opposite page: A view from the front door reveals three signature elements of Max Levy—an allegiance to proportion, composure and natural light.
“EARLY ON, I REALIZED THE SOLUTION WAS TO TURN THE HOUSE UPSIDE DOWN AND PUT THE LIVING SPACES AND MASTER BEDROOM ON TOP,” SAYS MAX LEVY.
natural light and capture the hermetically sealed up with view. Yet, she didn’t want to lots of glass looking out but no sacrifice privacy, despite having air coming in, which makes picked a lot that backed up to homes seemingly hold their the Katy rail and was flanked breath,” says Levy. So he by neighboring homes within designed this house with lots a stone’s distance. “Early on, of cross-ventilation. Tere are I realized t he solution was to windows w ith cus tom operable turn the house upside down panels a nd floor-to-ceiling and put the living spaces a nd custom aluminum doors (one master bedroom on top,” says opens onto a Juliet balcony), all Levy. “Catching glimpses of the culminating in a second-story trail through the trees connects screened porch. “Te porch with t he energ y of bein g on the is almost freestanding with front row of the Katy rail, yet, screens on all four sides and a feels more secure than being little screened-in bridge that down on ground level with it.” connects it to the back of the Levy also needed to satisfy the house,” says Levy. “In a client’s affinity for open windows way, the porch i s the pun ch and screened porches within a line of the whole house, contemporary context. “Much an elemental little pavilion of architectural modernism is of refined detail enjoying
FIRST IMPRESSION From top: The staircase highlights a dot print by Damien Hirst; a window seat, upholstered in Glant’s Hotel Du Cap lilac fabric, extends the view over the treetops. Opposite page: In the study, a rug from Belgium, Florence Knoll sofa and vintage Eames chair and ottoman.
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Design Details Residence Single-Family Location Dallas Architect Max Levy, FAIA Max Levy Architect, maxlevyarchitect.com Contractor Elite Homes, elitehomesofdallas.com Designer Robin Beckerman, Robin Beckerman Interiors Landscaping Hocker Design Group, hockerdesign.com Vendors Ann Sacks Tile throughout home, annsacks.com Cele Johnson Custom Lamps Clifton Carpets Sisal rugs in living and dining rooms; flat-weave wool rug in master bedroom, cliftoncarpets.com Culp Associates Manuel Canovas fabric on dining room chairs, Pierre Frey fabric on sofa in study, and Glant fabric on banquette in breakfast area, culpassociates.com George Cameron Nash Great Plains drapery fabric in master bedroom, Rogers and Goffigon fabric on living room sofas and Rose Tarlow table in dining room, georgecameronnash.com
its overlook of the trail.” Once these design-defining elements were determined, other homeowner must-haves found their way into the game plan. A loft-inspired open floor plan adds spaciousness. Details are refined down to a certain minimalist style (no baseboard, no trim) with close attention paid to t he proportions of things and how they receive natural light. Strategically placed translucent panels diffuse light and add a hint of privacy. Walls and ceilings are painted in the same white hue, and all floors are oak, stained dark gray, forming a subtle, serene backdrop for decor, in par ticular, the homeowner’s art collection of predominantly New York and Ca lifornia artists that she’s amassed over the years. Te homeowner collaborated with designer Robin Beckerman on furnishings, reworking existing pieces and designing new ones while ju xtapos ing the modern architectural elements with classic and traditional furnishings and fabrics. Occasional pops of color liven up the neutral palette, while silk and velvet fabrics, natural woven shades and sisal rugs add texture. Tis is a warm, inviting home with tops y-turv y design that’s truly uplifting. “I do feel as if I’m living in an amazing tree house, especially during the day when all the curtains are open and the sun’s pouring in,” says the homeowner. “I love taking guests up the stairs, then watchin g their re action. Tey’re always amazed at the sight of the windows w ith the l ight pouri ng in and the view of t he Katy rail. It’s absolutely beautiful.” THE COLOR PURPLE A breakfast area off the kitchen includes a light-refecting resin table, deep lavender Saarinen chairs from Knoll and a banquette from Culp Associates. The kitchen’s white cabinets were custom-built onsite by Elite Homes, and the painting is by Michele Grabner.
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STATE OF THE ART
From ultra high-tech Italian kitchens with an artisan’s touch to hand-crafted sinks, handles and hardware, to customizable tubs that defy the color wheel, here’s what has the kitchenand bath-obsessed buzzing in 2014! By Carla Jordan, Rebecca Sherman and Helen Thompson
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RED HOT Arte kitchen by Pohlenz Dallas Valcucine , price d on request.
Mama Mia! Lone Star State kitchens are about to take a more artful turn with Pohlenz Dallas Valcucine, which just opened its doors in the Dallas Design District. Italy-made Valcucine’s new Ar te collection is jaw-dropping in matte glass and is c ustomizable with your own art work or choose from 12 abstract designs. Handmade by artisans in Italy, each glass panel is one-of-a-kind and affi xed to eco-sustainable wood cabinetr y. Also earning wows is Valcucine’s Logica kitchen that defies gravity w ith a 12-foot-long cantilevered door construc ted from a single piece of glass. “Tere’s nothing else like it on the market,” says David Arnwine, Pohlenz Valcucine showroom manager. Valcucine’s Sine collection al so looks destined to be a exas hot pick. “Crafted from elm wood, Sine is a chic ta ke on exas Hill country,” says Arnwine. “It’s Old World meets modern with options to add custom carv ings and mosaics.” Pohlenz Valcucine showroom owner Scott Pohlenz is a Midwesterner who ran his own architectu ral firm in L ondon for 11 years before returning to the States where he purchased a Valcucine showroom in ulsa. Pohlenz Valcucine is t he exclusive exas dealer for Valcucine kitchens, and the showroom also carries Ag ape baths, Rimadesio doors and closet systems, and Misuraemme furniture, among other lines. Over all, the 2,700-square-foot showroom represents 20 swank y lines from Italy with Valcucine as the headliner. Pohlenz serves as the a rchitect on staff, alongside a team of designers who take projects from start to finish, whether it’s a single room (like a kitchen) or the whole house and patio, to boot. 1617 Hi Line Drive, Suite 470, Dallas, 214.484.8371, pohlenzcm.com
Get a Grip With more angles tha n curves, Nest Studio’s Classic Series puts a glam spin on kitchen and bath cabinet hardware that die-hard design aficionados will apprec iate: It was inspired by t he great Dorothy Draper’s iconic, RIGHT ANGLES Nest Studio’s new neoclassic creations. Classic Series cabinet Available in satin bra ss hardware and polished nickel, these are timeless acce ssories reinvented with a contemporary fashion edge. Clipped-corner and hinged drop-pulls conjure images of posh belt buckles, while faceted knobs resemble glam earrings—we’ve always said that hardware is jewelry for the home, and here’s a collection that proves it. $55-$80, Alexander Mar chant, Austin, alexandermarchant.com; TKO Associates, Dallas, tkoassoc. com; Fixtures & Fittings, Inc., Houston, fixturesfittings.com
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Expert Advice Austin’s new-con struct ion building boom continues unabated, and that’s good news to Emily Seiders, who recent ly addre ssed the growth spurt by expanding her 8-yearold tile company be yond natural stone, ceramic and porcelain tiles. It also helps that her to-the-trade showroom connects to the offices of one of the most in-demand architects in Austin, Ryan Street. Street’s handsome luxury residences epitomize a life well-lived— and he more frequently turns to S eiders to complete not just the kitchens and What’s Cooking baths, but also the rest of Street and Seiders favors classic choices Associ ates’ inte riors. As a result , 35-yearin kitchens and baths, mainly old Seiders expanded the company’s focus because if you’ve chosen and updated the name to Studio Seiders something wild, you’ll soon Tile & Design. get tired of it. But, the designer Te expansion of services started notes, there’s plenty of room in a simply: “I noticed that there was a big gap classic palette to experiment. The between the moment the builder tells the trends Seiders sees for this spring homeowner to go look for tile and t he confirm her t heory. Here’s what’s reality of what that really means,” she says. new this season: Te deceptively easy task of choosing tile quickly explodes into a network of 1. More metals, and especially interdependent details: Decisions must be brass. Don’t be afraid to mix made about materials for backsplashes, metals with metal or with tile, counter tops, islands and floors in the advises Seiders. “There are a kitchen as well as tub surrounds, counters, handful of mosaics that have floors and shower stalls in the bathrooms. pieces of metal embedded in And that’s just for starters. “It can be them that you’ll see this year. overwhelming for clients,” says Seiders. It’s a beautiful look.” “Tey have no idea how all the pieces will look together, how the materials will wear 2. Decorative relief patterns in or even what kind of grouting to use. My tiles such as the water jet clients would come in to discuss tile, but mosaics from Ann Sacks tile that questions about paint color, the cabinet can be cut to size in complicated profile, plumbing and how the rest of the and intricate geometries. house was going to look a lways came up.” And the answers came naturally to her. “I’ve been a student of design a ll my life,” she says. Te Houston native credits her New Orleans-born mother and grandmother with steeping her in their passion, even when she was young and reluctant. “Tey dragged me to fabric stores, antiques shops and furniture auctions all the time.” But the family outings had a long-term bonus—a comprehensive knowledge of how to make a house work well and be beautiful too. studioseiders.com
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KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL From left: Kitchen expert Emily Seiders ; a kitchen designed by Seiders in an Austin home.
COCO-NUTS Coco tub, by Blu Bathworks
Spring Clean Add a twist of lime with Blu Bathworks’ Coco, a small footprint tub in matte or gloss fi nish, six hues and an ex terior embossed pattern that ca n be custom designed. Sized for condo or guest bathrooms, this versatile 79-gallon oval tub is crafted of blu•stone, a highly durable eco-friendly quartzite material t hat’s high-pressure injection molded. Coco delivers the look and feel of natural stone in an antimicrobial, non-porous way. Te Vancouver-based company has also tapped into some high-tech trends, including digital Electronica basin faucets t hat feature simple touch-control digital interfaces a nd cool LED l ight rings that cha nge from red to yellow to blue to indicate water temperature, then turn green when the faucet shifts into cleaning mode. o that we shout, Eureka! Tub, $5,250-$8,505, faucet,
$3,290 and up, TKO Associates, Dallas, tkoassoc.com; Westheimer Plumbing & Hardware Houston, westheimer plumbing.com
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HANG OUT Materia kitchen, priced upon request, by Bontempi Cucine at Cantoni
Floating Island Handmade in Italy of hickory-stained Italian walnut and glossy white lacquer, Bontempi’s Materia kitchen—carried exclusively in exas at Cantoni—redefines the hearth with gravity-defying engineering that features suspended cabinetry a nchored into the kitchen’s island, a nd two chef units featuring open shelves a nd drawers. But why stop there? Cantoni makes it eas y to stock up with sleek Gaggeneu, Miele and Sub Zero appliances, which are all provided through the store. Priced upon request, Cantoni,
Dallas and Houston, cantoni.com
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Let it Flow! Sculptor Deborah Osburn was inspired by Japanese textile dyeing techniques for her recent collection of hand-crafted porcelain tiles, Watermark . In indigo and gold verdigris—which becomes turquoise as the dye drips—the one-of-a-kind tiles achieve their saturated, faded quality by hand-dipping them and allowing them to sit in the dye for several days. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, we can see these tiles used in an outdoor shower for maximum drip-dry impact. Clé Tile, $68 per square fo ot, cletile .com
LIQUID ASSET Watermark collection tiles for Tilevera
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Stone Age Concrete sinks are the e ssence of design cool, but can be a tad off-putting because, face it, they’re heavier than lead. Tat’s why Native Trails’ NativeStone sinks caught our eye. Tese concrete kitchen, bar, prep and lavatory sinks weigh approximately 40 percent less than conventional concrete sinks because they’re made of an innovative blend of jute and cement. Tis revolutionary revolu tionary formula also makes the sinks stronger, more scratch- and crack-resistant, and ultraresistant to staining. Each NativeStone sink is crafted by artisans who build and fill the form by hand, then let the sink cure for five days before polishing and sealing. $435-$4,819 , Ferguson, Austin,
Dallas and San Antonio, ferguson.com; Lighting, Inc., Austin, Houston and San Antonio, lightinginc.com MIRROR, MIRROR Ann Sacks’ new Zebra tile by Martyn Lawrence Bullard employs an ancient mirror-making technique.
Animal Instinct
GRAY MATTER Native Trails’ Native Stone concrete sink is made of jute and cement.
Surf’s Up Even the most landlocked bathers can hang ten with Quick Drain USA’s Waves linear Waves linear shower drain by world-renowned architect Michael Graves who excels at taking everyday objects like this and elevating them to art (think teapot and toaster). Graves delivers a creative reboot with this whimsical lowprofile channel drain. Crafted of 18-gauge stainless steel, it combines function with fun and comes in both standard and custom lengths up to 100 inches, plus brushed and polish stainless steel and oil-rubbed oil-rubbed bronze finishes. Price upon request, Hajoca/
Some of Hollywood’s most spirited stars look to Brit designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard for inspiration when they’re in need of redecorating. No wonder—Bullard, who counts Cher, William H. Macy and Ozzy Osbourne as clients, is famous for exercising his flair for the dramatic. His new Hermitage collection for Ann Sacks, Sacks , which marks his debut into the world of tile, takes its cues from 20th century design while employing the art of 18th century mirror-making. Tis antiqued mirrored tile, shown in Zebra (Safari also available), is a throwback to the decorative art of verre eglomise—a difficult, almost extinct, technique mastered by the French and right up Bullard’s adventurous alley. $169.29 and up per square foot, Ann Sacks, Dallas, annsacks.com
Game Changer
BATHING BEAUTY Michael Graves’ low-prole channel shower drain, Waves
Aptly named, Sonia ’s ’s Puzzle vanity is is a compact yet spacious wall-mounted vanity set that can be reconfigured according to available space. Te versatile design is especially useful in small bathrooms, but to create the look of a seamless larger vanity, simply fit the horizontal vanity with a left or right vertical unit. If space is tight, hang each section independently. Choose from an array of vanity PRETTY PIECES colors and Puzzle vanity, $2,359 two-tone options, as shown (faucet sold separately), by Sonia five sizes (including one vanity with two sink bowls), sinks and accessories.
Moore Supply, Supply, Austin, mooresupply.c mooresupply.com; om; Pierce Hardware, Hardware, Dallas, Frisco and Fort Worth, piercehardware.com; Westheimer Plumbing & Hardware, Houston, westheimerplumbing.com westheimerplumb ing.com;; Cox Tile, San Antonio, coxtile.com
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Elegant Additions, Dallas and Houston, elegantadditions.net
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Wood beams are from a 19th century distillery in Scotland
Mix Master A 1914 1914 bungalow in downtown San Antonio seems an unli kely place for uber-sleek Bulthaup cabinetry (from Kuhl-Linscomb in Houston) and stainless German appliances, especially since the homeowner—a 19th century art dealer who likes to cook for his kids—was into early exas style. Fortunately for San Antonio designer Eleanor Halff , who favors a modern aesthetic, the homeowner agreed to clean lines and was open to mixing old with new. Te rustic appeal of this 300-square-foot space was refined with exas limestone on the walls, custom maple counter tops, a Calcutta gold marble center island and reclaimed exas longleaf pine flooring. Te two-year wholehouse renovation not only produced a great kitchen, it produced a marriage—Halff and the homeowner fell in love and tied the knot in March. alk about blending! eh-company.com
Open shelves increase storage and functionality without hiding the decorative stone wall.
Sleek light nish Bulthaup cabinetry brightens the space and balances the rustic elements.
Texas longleaf pine flooring from a 19th century barn in Mission Valley.
An open floor plan increases flow and brings the kitchen into the rest of the house in a modern way.
Prep and cooking stations let friends and family socialize while cooking together.
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RUSTIC RENO Designer Eleanor Halff teamed up with Bulthaup at Kuhl-Linscom in Houston for this San Antonio kitchen.
COUNTER WEIGHT From left: Cabinets and counters in Cosentino’s Dekton; CEO of Cosentino North America Eduardo Cosentino.
Reign of Spain
The gra y palette was pulled from the Texas limestone wall.
exas ties to Spain have run deep since explorers landed on L one Star soil in 1519 1519.. Now, history turn s a modernist page with the opening of Houston’s Houston’s new Cosentino Center by an esteemed family-owned Spanish business that’s planting its flag throughout exas in a big way. Enter Eduardo Cosentino, the 30-yea r-old cowboy boot-wearing boot-wearing CEO of Cosentino North America, who splits his time between Spain and Houston, where the company’s U.S. headquarters are and where he just bought a house. “My vision is for Cosentino to become the leader in surfaces in exas,” he says without hesitation—and with locations in Austin, Da llas and one in t he works for San Antonio, Cosentino’s empire is growing fast . (Worldwide, there are more than 70 centers i n 17 countries.) At 27,000 27,000 square feet, t he new Houston center is a exas-siz exas-siz e one-stop shopping source for architects, designers and consumers, with fully functional kitchens and event spaces for demos. It showcases the full portfolio of Cosentino brands of natural stone, quartz and eco-friendly surfacing materials. When you go, check out Silestone natural quartz, ECO by Cosentino recycled surfaces, Sensa Granite, Scalea natural stone, MURO mosaics, the Prexury Collections (a semiprecious handmade stone line) and Dekton, a new indoor/ outdoor surfacing material that’s ideal for climates like ours. “rust me–no other product can withstand the exas heat like Dekton,” says Cosentino. usa.cosentinocenter.com
Au Natural
Center island topped with Calcutta gold marble doubles as a work and dining space.
France-based luxury bath atelier THG’s new lavatory sets include the timeless Anoa collection, sporting raw buffalo horn handles in clear and black, set off by details and accompanying faucets in gleaming meta ls such as chrome, nickel a nd gold. Horn never seems to go out of style—its richness provides texture in sleek bathrooms and a hint of masculi nity HANDLE IT in all-white settings. HG’ HG’ss elegantly crafted THG’s Anoa faucets and handles a re some of the most handles are luxurious in the world, and it’s no wonder—the made of clear or black raw Normandy house has partnerships with L alique, buffalo horn. Bernardaud, DAUM, Baccarat, Christofle and major name designers such as Jean- Claude Delépine, Pierre-Yves Pierre-Yves Rochon, Alberto Pinto, Chantal Tomass and Jamie Drake. $1,598$3,407 for the lavatory set, Renaissance Tile & Bath, Dallas, renaissancetileandbath.com; Hollywood Builders Hardware, Houston, hollywoodhardware.com; Clark Hardware, Lared o, clarkshowroom.com; Stone Standard, San Antonio, stonestandard.com
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INSIDER An inside look at the people, spaces, products and businesses that power Texas' design industry
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Aria Stone Gallery Vinny Tavares is passionate about stone. His strong desire to share its beauty with others came alive when he opened Aria Stone Gallery in the Dallas Design District. The gallery sets itself apart from other stone retailers through the innovative display concept pioneered by Vinny. The slabs at Aria Stone Gallery hang on the walls like paintings in a museum, rather than the traditional A-frame stone warehouse layout. The idea c ame to him following a visit to a slow-art museum in Sweden. Loving the concept of taking the time to appreciate each piece, he began to formulate the idea of how to achieve the ultimate high-end stone gallery, bringing in rare and unique pieces from across the globe for patrons to enjoy. Aria Stone Gallery’s niche is new, never-seen-before stones. Vinny strives to purchase only the most unique, beautiful and exclusive stones during his regular purchasing trips overseas. This careful selection and attention to detail allows for a myriad of design possibilities using stone — including book-matching slabs to create intricate and amazing patterns and shapes, with examples on display at the gallery including four room vignettes. 1617 Hi Line Drive, Suite 310, Dallas, TX 75207, 214.939.8000,
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Stone Gallery’s niche is new, never seen before stones.Vinny strives to purchase only the most unique, beautiful and exclusive stones during his regular purchasing trips overseas.
Book-matched slabs and a bedroom vignette at the gallery; one of four vignettes designed to inspire and push the boundaries of stone application.
INSIDER / MEET Alan Hilsabeck, Jr., CMKBD, RID Alan is a Texas Registered Interior Designer and NCIDQ certified in addition to being a CMKBD (Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer) with over 25 years dedicated to the kitchen, bath and interior design profession. Graduating from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Interior Architecture degree provided a wellrounded education in both interior design and architecture. Combining commercial and residential design working for firms such as HOK, Leo A. Daly and Staffelbach Design Associates has built the base to his career. Hilsabeck Design Associates, Inc. is a national award-winning design firm blending interior architecture and design with quality kitchen, bathroom, residential and small commercial environments. The firm has been published in local and national trade publications such as Better Homes and Gardens’ Special Interest publications, multiple Merideth publications, Luxe and the duPont Registry in addition to being featured on several national television programs.
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Lower Left: Asian master spa including a true Japanese soaking tub. Middle: Contemporary kitchen including a back lit 3-Form paneled island with a Wenge wood breakfast top. Upper left: Traditional master suite oasis featuring Honey Onyx and Dark Emperador stone.
Alan’s deep passion and overall professional approach to design is one that is hard to find. The care he has for both the smallest of project details and his clients is highly respected among his peers. Getting to know his firm and learning what they will bring to the table in both expertise and God-given talent makes Hilsabeck Design Associates, Inc. one of the top kitchen and bath design firms not only in DallasFort Worth but nationwide. To experience the benefits and great results they will produce, contact Alan through his company’s website at hilsabeckdesignassociates.com.
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The Linen Boutique The LINEN BOUTIQUE offers a true boutique environment with a personal shopper attitude. See our beautiful luxury linens, primarily imported from Italy and France. The LINEN BOUTIQUE features the finest bed, bath and table linens available today.
Ann Gish Ann Gish is best known for her exquisite detailing and construction, along with the use of luxurious and innovative fabrics and designs. Ann is considered by many to be the consummate leader in the creation of contemporary silk bedding, decorative pillows and tabletops.
5600 W. Lover Lane, Dallas, TX 75209, 214.352.5400, linen-boutique.com
D.Porthault Linens Extensive line of luxury printed and embroidered bed linens woven and printed in France with coordinating terry for the bath. Additionally, handkerchiefs and home fragrances are popular products of D. Porthault.
Lampe Berger Paris As beautiful as it is useful for exhaling a cleaner and more fragrant air, Lampe Berger provides a collection of fragrances created by perfumery experts.
Carved Solutions Soap Personalized/monogrammed soaps make gift giving unique and very personal. The soaps are formulated and custom carved in Vermont.
The Pillow Bar The answer to a dream — and a dreamy night's sleep. The Pillow Bar is a free standing kiosk that contains all of the ingredients to make your unique down pillow that is a perfect fit for your size and sleep style. The Linen Boutique is the exclusive Dallas location for The Pillow Bar.
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Lucinda Loya Lucinda has built a name for herself as one of the nation’s premier interior decorators, making Houston-based Lucinda Loya Interiors one of the most sought after design firms in the country. Her trademark “eclectic” style has graced the covers of the world’s foremost design and décor magazines, showcasing her work from coast to coast. Always on the cutting edge, Lucinda considers the senses to create a unique perspective and with every turn there is a delight. She can unite budget conscience pieces with high-end art, creating a poetic symphony. Her ability to think “out of the box” surpasses her client’s expectations. A truly beautiful person both inside and out, Lucinda is also known as one of Houston’s top trendsetters and community volunteers. Chosen for her beauty, contributions and influence in the community, she was honored twice as H-Texas Magazine’s list of Houston’s 25 Most Beautiful People. In 2008, Lucinda received the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America’s “Women of Distinction Award” — a remarkable accomplishment. A three-time honoree, Lucinda entered the Houston Chronicle’s Best Dressed “Hall of Fame” benefiting The March of Dimes. She has chaired many events for non-profits mostly benefiting children over the years, and others such as SPA and Houston Museum of Natural Science to name a few. She is married to Javier Loya, and they have two daughters. 7026 Old Katy Road, Suite 162, Houston, TX 77024, 713.682.2800, lucindaloyainteriors.com
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Matrix Design Companies Creativity and masterful response to complex urban neighborhood issues result in lasting, iconic architecture. Under the direction of Steven Lawrence Biegel, AIA, Architect, the Matrix Design Companies achieve stunning designs and award-winning projects in the U.S. and abroad. In Texas, largescale master planning and design initiatives are sophisticated and involve major land use, infrastructure, traffic and connectivity concerns. Going vertical is often the correct solution when open space, green space, parking, energy efficiency and costs are critical. It i s always less expensive to build up than out. Neighborhoods are changing. Lifestyles are changing. The population is aging. In mixed-use settings, demand for office space is declining in relation to residential and commercial/ retail components. Elderly care, senior living environments, retirement communities, communal living and home offices are in much higher demand than in prior years. Creating the most appropriate "lifestyle community" is our mission. Great design begins with a great client and a commitment to finding the right balance of compatible uses, space and amenities. New ideas combined with thoughtful planning for a sustainable future produce inspiring designs. 6001 Savoy Drive, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77036, 301.404.6290, matrixdesigncompanies.com
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Wynn Sectional Elegantly lustrous and unapologetically metropolitan, the Wynn leather sectional proves to be a statement piece. Wynn's modular design may be customized to fit any space. Adjustable headrests and built in storage give this piece the ultimate look and feel of sophistication.
Zuri Accessories We feature all of the latest trends in our contemporary yet comfortable collections of accessories and fine art. From accent pillows to unique rugs and lighting, Zuri’s selections assure you will find the perfect accent piece to complete your space.
Retro Accent Table Add some color to your world with the Retro collection. Its unique multicolored cylinders will light up your room! Coffee Table features a 39” glass top, also available in an end table version.
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Bouncy Chairs The whimsical Bouncy chair’s uniform construction allows it to bounce up and down as you sit in it. Destined to become a conversation piece in any room, the Bouncy contemporary chair is ideal for residential or commercial use.
The Vitali bed is a romantic addition to your quiet sanctuary. Its sumptuous leather frame and headboard are complete with hand stitched detailing and contemporary curvature. The Vitali is guaranteed to p rovide an exquisite look and feel in any bedroom.
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1 THE “LIMELIGHT LOUNGE” FROM ALLAN KNIGHT Return to the fabulous nightclubs of yester-year. With fond remembrances of nights out with friends, we offer this occasional chair. A vehicle for a stellar fabric, this uber-sexy pull-up is a scene-stealing superstar. From casual to more formal settings, the choice of fabric determines the temperature. Cool or hot, it’s your choice! 214.741.2227, allan-knight.com
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The Elton desk by Century Furniture is crafted from Acacia solids and walnut veneer and featuring taupe leather insert on the top. Gold leaf metal creates a stunning design on the frame. This is the perfect writing desk to create a posh home office or study. Available at IBB Design Fine Furnishings. 214.618.6600, ibbdesign.com
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BEYOND THE SEA The appeal of a waterfront getaway provides the perfect backdrop for a second home, and the world’s most exclusive lakes are drawing homebuyers ashore. These five lakeside properties top the market. By Alex Markoff
Lake Butler, Fla. $7.9 MILLION
THE LOWDOWN Southwest of downtown Orlando, the Butler Chain of Lakes region is quintessential Florida: Tink palm fronds and marshland, gleaming lakes and country roads. Terein stands the Overjoy estate on the shores of Lake Butler. If glass double-entry doors and Calcutta gold-marble flooring aren’t indicative of what’s to come, then surely the glass elevator and theater are. Luxury reigns supreme here, with picturesque surroundings and an indoor sunken marble pool. THE S TATS Five bedrooms, seven baths, mosaic fireplace, boat ramp and dock, plus an electric screen-enclosed lanai, all on 10,155 square feet THE LAST WORD A little bit of Miami pervades this property—the home is distinctly art deco. For fans of the Florida lifestyle, minus the clamor of places like South Beach, Overjoy offers welcome respite. CONTACT Christie’s International Real Estate, 561.805.7327, christiesrealestate.com LAKE VIEW BEHIND THE PINES The Lakeview Lodge
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Whitefish Lake, Mont. $7.5 MILLION
THE LOWDOWN Nestled between Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest, Montana’s Whitefish Lake epitomizes the wonder of the American West. On its shores, Lakeview Lodge impresses with equal marvel. Log-cabin decor cites traditional country living, though the interior is anything but rustic. Behind a gated entryway, find massive decks,
a stately dining room, an executive workspace and a guest apartment. Te property also boasts a private beachside cabin for a true staycation. THE STATS Five bedrooms, six baths, gourmet kitchen, stone fireplaces, private dock and 500 feet of beachfront, all on 2.2 acres THE LAST WORD National parks and natural wonders aside, Montana is the third least-populated state, ideal for buyers looking to pair exclusivity with escapism. CONTACT Christie’s International Real Estate, 406.862.4900, christiesrealestate.com 98 INTERIORS SPRING 2014
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Lake Como, Italy
TAKE A SEAT With an impeccable view of Lake Como, the living room entices.
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THE LOWDOWN On an iconic lake lined with coveted properties, the Via Regina estate stands out. Its green facade is certainly an attention-grabber, as are its interiors. A private harbor, wine cellar, porter’s lodge and detached second villa facilitate hospitality and entertaining. But it’s the nuances— bespoke hardwood flooring and omnipresent fireplaces—that make it practical and memorable. THE STATS en bedrooms, seven baths, five-plus car garage and three boat slips, all on an exclusive .85-acre plot THE LAST WORD In the price-uponrequest world of Lake Como, this is one property that can’t be matched. Dare we call it priceless? CONTACT Sotheby’s International Realty, 39.031.538.8888, sothebysrealty.com
POT OF GOLD From top: This contemporary Irish home sits on Loughrea Lake.
Loughrea, Ireland
Greenwich, Conn.
$1.38 MILLION
$14.2 MILLION
THE LOWDOWN Te Irish countryside isn’t exactly synonymous with modernism, though the Barrack Street estate, perched on the banks of Loughrea on the outskirts of Galway, proves otherwise. Glass walls interact e ffortlessly with sleek masonry, while decks and an outdoor shower capitalize on the region’s poetic beauty. At the crux of it all, a glass bridge connects two bedroom wings. THE STATS Six bedrooms, 10 baths, double-height reception hall, office and au-pair quarters, all on 1.6 acres THE LAST WORD Outdoor enthusiasts, take note: Loughrea Lake was bestowed with a blueflag standing, an environmental honor denoting clean waters. CONTACT Sherry FitzGerald/ Christie’s International Real Estate, 353.0.91.569.123, sherryfitz.ie
THE LOWDOWN In a town known for prestigious waterside living, this house redefines the landscape. Surrounded almost entirely by a meandering lake, the Warren Platner-designed manse embraces its surroundings by way of manicured gardens, wooden accents and immense windows. THE STATS Five bedrooms, five baths, three half baths, stately library, artist studio, conservatory and private lake, all on more than 4 acres THE LAST WORD Seamlessly contemporary and nostalgic with New England cha rm, this one-of-a-kind home is a sophisticated ode to the area’s history and culture. CONTACT Sotheby’s International Re alty, 203.869.4343, awarrenplatnersignaturehome.com
GREEN SPACE Lush landscaping surrounds a contemporary Connecticut home.
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CHIC RETREATS From Austin to Dallas to Houston, three stylish new spots to eat, drink, sleep and explore will get your design juices flowing! By Helen Thompson
Austin’s New laV Architect Bobby McAlpine and interior design partner Susan Ferrier of McAlpine ankersley Architecture often create residences that reference another place and time, homes that McAlpine terms “inheritable, hard to put a date on.” Because most of McAlpine ankersly’s projects are private, it’s rare for the public to get a glimpse inside the legendary Montgomery, Ala.-based firm. All that changed when laV, a Provence-inspired restaurant and wine bar, opened its doors on Austin’s east side in March. It’s elegance meets industrial inside the brick building fronted with vast steel gridded windows with views of enticing dissonances of grand homes and industrial warehouses. “Austin is a unique context,” explains McAlpine. “We wanted both plain and elegant.” Te owners, Houston investment banker Ralph Eads and his wife, Lisa, also wanted laV to be a seamless blend of French and exan. It makes sense—in the 1600s, exas was the sovereignty of France, and the
French Legation remains just blocks away. Inside, the four double-height spaces are intimate, with velvety gray scored concrete floors and plush cowhide, leather and mohair seating. In the wine bar, stools surround two slate-topped community tables set up to accommodate socializing as well as more formal wine-tasting events. A Provencal landscape stretches behind the bar, and overhead, steel rafters and ductwork painted the sultry brown-black of sealskin offset the brilliance of an outsize crystal chandelier. A formal dining room, embraced by tufted banquettes, is a mix of antiques and contemporary furnishings. Beyond glass doors, the wine vault is a sophisticated setting for private parties with a table that seats 10, overseen by Advanced Sommelier Vilma Mazaite. Of course, the stylish setting is a mere backdrop for laV’s refined rustic fare, presented by exas-born Executive Chef Allison Jenkins. 1501 E. 7th Street, 512.391.1888, facebook.com/laVAustin ���������… 102
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FINE DINING Clockwise from top left: The wine ba r inside laV showcases its stellar wine collection; seating details inside the wine bar area; the main dining room inside laV.
Houston’s Lancaster Hotel Te much-anticipated renovation of the Lancas ter, Houston’s oldest boutique hotel, is finally complete, and the 12-story Italianate landmark is better than ever. Located at the epicenter of downtown activities, the 93-room Lancaster has always been a favorite destination for loca ls and out-of-towners. “Te renovation is fabulous,” says Charlene Lusk Dwyer, who, along with her four siblings, still owns and runs the hotel. She teamed up with Gensler, the noted global design firm, and RENOVATION R AZZLE Clockwise: The Lancaster hotel’s architecture firm Jackson & Ryan, to make refurbished lobby area; light changes that accommodate today’s guests. “We fxture inside Reunion Tower; kept the layout,” Dwyer explains, “because Reunion Tower’s new GeO- deck. people expect what we had before.” When the old front desk—which hid an expansive streetfacing window—was relocated across the room, the reception area became a magnet for downtowners who work nearby. With a new gray color scheme and more seating arrangements, the lobby is now a happening spot. Overnight guests can expect sleek beds with leather headboards, high thread count linens, chests with see-through, labeled drawers (so that you’ll know exactly where your belongings are), marble-topped tables and updated technology. Baths are luxurious, with marble floors and counters, gold-tone fixtures, and big mirrors. $159 and up, 701 Texas Ave., 713.228.9500, thelancaster.com …���������
Dallas’ Reunion Tower In Dallas, a 68-second elevator ride 560 feet above downtown takes you to two futuristically redesigned floors at R eunion ower, just in time for its 35th anniversar y. Te tower— arguably Dallas’ most recognizable structure and made famous by the opening helicopter flyover from the V series Dallas —has been undergoing a redesign in stages since 2007, when it closed to the public. Wolfgang Puck ’s Five Sixty restaurant opened on the top in 2009, but two floors remained unfinished until last fall, including the public observation deck. Gensler Dallas’ design for the new GeO-deck plays up an unequaled, 360-degree view of the skyline with 46 flat-panel touch screens that allow visitors to select real-time information about what they’re viewing as well as the city’s history. Underfoot, an abstract pattern in the carpet is actually a large-scale version of the Dallas grid system. But for a really heavenly experience, visitors should ascend the flight of stairs to Puck’s Cloud Nine cafe—its revolving floor, illuminated bar and the Big Sky installation that streams real-time, 3-D simulations of Dallas’ weather patterns inside sculptural ceiling clouds transform the space into a kaleidoscope of light, texture and color. Observation deck, $8-$16, 300 Reunion Blvd. E., 214.712.7040, reuniontower.com
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MAISON MATTERS Clockwise from top left: Porcelain tableware by Sieger, in collaboration with Furstenberg; inside the hall; Lalique vase by Zaha Hadid.
DESIGN-HAPPY At Paris’ annual Maison et Objet fair, just looking at haute design is an artistic endeavor. By Elaine Markoutsas
For five days in January, some 85,000 connoisseurs scurry through the RER train station at the Parc des Expositions in the town of Villepinte just outside Paris. e people and their rolling bags move like a single frantic organism toward eight hangar-like structures. Outside, there’s little of visual interest. No views of the Eiffel Tower, no spectacular landscapes. But anticipation of the latest Maison et Objet (literally, house and object), has revved up the design cognoscenti. Inside, the buzz is electric. is is quite possibly the most influentia l design show in the world. Major U.S. luxury retailers wouldn’t dream of missing it. Neither would the creme de la creme of home design magazines. Some have dared to say that Paris has surpassed Milan and its prestigious Salone del Mobile as—in the words of the show’s promotional material s—the “capital of creation.” Encompassing yet transcending both art and design, Maison embraces good living, everything that speaks to fashion in the home—furniture, lighting, textiles, bedding, housewares, tabletops, gifts, fragrance, even men’s and women’s wear, jewelry and cuisine. In all, 3,000 brands are represented, nearly half of them international . And the trade show generates some 1 billion euros biannually (another installment happens in September). ere are few celeb sightings; here, designers are the rock stars, like 2014 Designer of the Year Tom Dixon, who hosts an event at Eclectic, a bistro he designed in the 15th arrondissement. e aficionados’ sartorial choices include fur vests, sheer skirts, leggings, sequined sweaters, haute ... 106
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... costume, and, of course, the ubiquitous scarf on men and women. A minty green Laduree cart is on hand to entice spectators with colorful macarons. is year’s overall theme: Elsewhere. But the here and now predominates. It’s an easy milieu in which to name-drop. Fashion and luxe brands are well represented: Missoni, Roberto Cavalli, Armani Casa (but only its Murano glass accessories), the JNL collection from Belgium, Ralph Lauren, Saint Louis, Lalique, Daum, Haviland, Christia n Lacroix stationery, Bluemarine Home. And the couture brands do not disappoint. ere’s Fendi Casa dripping in logo encrusted crystal chandeliers, croc leathers and fur. And Emanuel Ungaro is rocking emerald snakeskin patterned chairs and black-and-white houndstooth ottomans. e show also witnesses the launch of Bentley Home, a sumptuous line of furnishings appointed in cashmere, leather, silk, beautifully grained woods and flying B logos stitched on pillows and backrests, all to mimic the posh interiors of a Bentley— and they even have one parked outside the booth. British designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard calls Maison “a force,” and adds that “the difference is that people don’t just exhibit—they decorate. High-style booths show off products in environments. In Paris, vendors really pull out all the stops— knowing it’s the city of all things stylish.” Of course, display in the City of Light is an art form. From flower shops to patisseries, boulangeries to boutiques, the sense of color, scale and arrangement is nonpareil. In tandem with Maison et Objet is ...
LOVING LEATHER Clockwise from top left: Baxterʼs offerings include pieces in lambʼs wool and white leather with trompe lʼoeil tufting; a Baxter pillow display takes on an industrial feel; Hermès showcases the Cabriolet chair by Philippe Nigro.
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