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Seen &

Quoted







s pring is a time to pause and


focus on nature’s subtleties: ten-
der crocuses, budding branches,
us
that
breezes
temperate
coax
into deep inhales and cathartic
exhales. The season of verdant rebirth is just as
compelling within the home, where the transfor-
mative powers of a thoughtful remodel spark a Athena Calderone
“To Live Beautiful simply means to
similar awe and the power of decorating can be
tinker with, explore, and ultimately
equally cathartic. find your own design gold at home.”
As you leaf through these pages and learn from Abrams, $40
each home’s story, pause to appreciate the subtle
moments in addition to the grand strokes. Mea-
sure for measure, they’re equally compelling and
speak to the owners’ sensibilities, the locale, the
history, and the talent of the designers. You’ll dis-
cover upholstery and walls covered in sumptuous

suede, window sheers that rustle with a whisper, paint colors as veiled as nearby ocean mist,
and finishes charmingly patinated over time. Some ideas wink at glamour, including sub-
lime celadon silks and shimmering crystal balusters on an elegantly sweeping staircase.
There’s a bathroom proclaimed by its designer to have been “dipped in marble” and another
featuring a freestanding tub that gleams as it reflects city lights from its high-rise view.
The sumptuousness within the moody nature of spring—lamb or lion, right?—appears
in a few moody spaces in this issue. A slate gray library and a dining room with gray suede Matthew Quinn
walls evoke the drama of a spring thunderstorm. Another library wrapped in warm wood “The biggest change that I’ve seen in
kitchen design during the course of
paneling offers all the coziness of a bird’s nest. It’s a fair comparison considering the home
my career is the elimination of the
is a triplex perched over Central Park that boasts better-than-bird’s-eye views. Sumptu- one-size-fits-all mentality.”
ousness emanates from antiques and warm brass, patinated finishes, and an antique canvas See a project from the book, page 25.
Parrish Press, $80
covering a ceiling.
Subtleties also can be found in a thoughtful remodeling. In “Make Good,” page 80, the
owners preserved much of the original 1923 Spanish Colonial character and focused in-
stead on pulling in the decor and details that shape the home’s rebirth from the inside. Like
appreciating a slow bloom, these homeowners acquire pieces they find beautiful. And they
trust that over time, the home will continue to flourish.
A masterfully designed home is compelling at every turn. Use this season to notice—and
create—those moments.







Margie Grace

“Gardens connect us to nature.
They offer beauty and inspiration.
Well done, gardens send the
Jill Waage, Editor in Chief soul soaring.”
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Spring 2020



features


30 View Master
Alexa Hampton bestows a New York apartment
with interiors as compelling as its skyline vistas.

42 Fabric of Life
Sumptuous wallcoverings are among the threads
that weave a warm family home.

54 Modern Love
Fourteen talented designers shape spaces for the
Modernism Week Showhouse in Palm Springs.

68 Elegance Unbuttoned
12 Barclay Butera nudges formal interiors to relax
and unwind in a Newport Beach home.


80 Make Good
A California couple does right by a historic
Spanish-style home with a respectful renovation.


essentials



1 Editor’s Letter

9 Movers & Makers
New fabrics, furniture, and other finds to refresh
your home for spring.

12 White Glove
Get the back story on statement chairs that will
add sophisticated flair to any room.

18 Gatherings
Welcome spring with a tantalizing lunch set on a
fresh tabletop in beautiful blue and pink.

25 Kitchens
Matthew Quinn calls on modern elements like bold
color to put a twist on the traditional kitchen.

92 Reader’s Resource
54 96 I Am Traditional


Get to know Queer Eye star Bobby Berk.












On the cover:
Kitchen design by
Matthew Quinn;
photographed by
Emily Followill.
See page 25.












6 TH Spring 2020

INTRODUCING



COLOR OF THE YEAR





2020









FIRST LIGHT


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The backdrop for a bright new decade.































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SPRING 2020
movers makers









FRES H DES I G N S A N D TH E M IN DS BE HI N D TH EM

































Graham


& Brown

Love wallpapers by venerable
British brand Graham &

Brown? Now you can expertly
match your wall paint to your
paper, thanks to the company’s
new collection of interior
paints. Offered in 380 colors
and multiple finishes, these
paints are matched to Graham
& Brown’s best-selling
wallpapers and will have you
saying hello to fabulous, fresh
new walls. grahambrown.com






Marika

Meyer


Welcome Marika Meyer to the
“makers” side of the table.
The Washington, D.C.-based
interior designer’s passion for

art-infused fabrics has given
birth to a customizable textile
line that provides designers
with the freedom to tailor
color and texture to each
room they create.
WRITTEN BY
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MOVERS & MAKERS
























FORBES &

LOMAX

Banish boring—or outright
unattractive—light switches.
British company Forbes &
Lomax (find them in the D&D
Building in New York City)

offers toggle switches and
rotary dimmers that celebrate

classic looks. Mounted on
switch plates in luxe finishes
including aged brass, the
fixtures revive elegant looks
from the 1930s. And for
wallpaper aficionados, The
Invisible Lightswitch features
an acrylic plate that lets
the wallcovering keep the
spotlight. forbesandlomax.com

SERENA DUGAN


Now back to her roots as an artist and painter, Serena Dugan is proving that square one looks
pretty good. The Sausalito, California, visionary pivoted her career three years ago from the chic


and stylish retail world of Serena & Lily, where she had reigned as chief creative officer since
founding the company in 2004. As she again pursued shapes and compositions through paint,
Dugan couldn’t help but imagine them in a rhythmic, repetitive form. This spring, she’s debuting
her new line of fabrics, wallcoverings, and objects that will be available in select showrooms and
on her website. serenadugan.com







JAY JEFFERS

San Francisco-based interior
and product designer Jay

Jeffers brings his luxurious
aesthetic to door hardware
with a new capsule

collection, Jay Jeffers for
Access by Accurate.
Featuring nine designs with
classic and contemporary
inspirations, the line includes
doorknobs, levers, and
handles in an array of luxe
finishes. Consider it fine
jewelry for your doors.
accessbyaccurate.com







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RAY

BOOTH


In his debut collection for
Arteriors, Ray Booth
blends antique styles with
Blue Print clean, modern, sculptural

silhouettes to create a

Dallas furnishings boutique Blue Print now offers a great new
44-piece collection of
option: its own furniture line. The Blue Print Collection, which
lighting, accessories, and
debuted at High Point Market, serves up a variety of detail-rich
accent furniture. Artisanal
pieces in sophisticated wood finishes, all pairing old-world
materials shine in offerings

classic style with modern-day luxury. blueprintstore.com
that dramatically combine
ceramic, wood, steel, and
stone. arteriorshome.com





















JUNIPER BOOKS


“I always paid attention to how my bookshelves looked growing up—and my hobby quickly became my specialty,” says Thatcher Wine,
founder of Juniper Books. His company handcrafts book sets and jackets to enhance the design aesthetic of the books we love—and love
to display in our homes. Choose from more than 300 popular book sets or custom-design a one-of-a-kind set that spotlights a favorite
author or plays perfectly into the palette of your room. Need inspiration? Read about Wine’s philosophy for curating a home library in his

new book, For the Love of Books. juniperbooks.com

WHITE GLOVE









WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KRISSA ROSSBUND
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTY BALDWIN






















































































Don’t take a seat quite yet.
l unheralded beauty, the chairback.
First, delight in the detail of that






ife tells us to move forward and never look back. But a sturdy tufted chair with dramatic curves that stars in a central
chairs—well, they say something diff erent. Con- furniture arrangement or a diminutive barrel-shape beauty
struction hierarchy focuses on a comfortable seat that pulls up and joins the mix when guests arrive, a chair with a
first with the back of the chair playing a secondary— head-turning back makes a room more interesting. We assem-
dare we say, supporting—role. From a style perspective, how- bled some of our statement-making favorites. These chairs take
ever, it’s the back that charms with a bit of surprise. Whether it’s a back seat to absolutely nothing.




12 TH Spring 2020

Ambella Home Big chair equals big impact: The “Gossamer” wing chair pulls
its exaggerated lines and blue velvet from showy Hollywood Regency style.
York Wallcoverings “Dimensional Diamond” delivers subtle geometric detail.
Caracole “Black Beauty” modernizes the old-school spindle chair with a striking
black-and-white contrast between the cushion and the frame. Frontgate A faceted
top on Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s “Barton” table infuses character with an antiqued
mirror finish. Natural Decorations Inc. Magnolia arrangement. Highland House
Curves on the “Elva” chair’s acrylic frame repeat on a chinoiserie back and seat.
Lexington Delicate fretwork juxtaposes robust leather on the “Vivace” counter stool.

CHAIRS TELL A STORY. THE

BACK—ESPECIALLY OF DINING

CHAIRS—ADDS DETAILING


THAT CAN MAKE A SPACE.”
—designer Robert Passal
























































































Ambella Home The “Louis” side chair puts a fashionable twist on classic Louis XVI style with a purple velvet seat and a coordinating modern floral on the back.
A.R.T. Furniture The “Arch Salvage Reeves” chair keeps femininity at the forefront with button tufting on parchment linen. Eva Quateman Essentials The
“Monte” chair’s low seat and sweeping hoop back offer a playful moment with a jovial black-and-white print while the “Manhattan” chair celebrates the
elegance of channel tufting on its white leather upholstery. York Wallcoverings “Alchemy” depicts a raffia-like weave in natural tones.







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Ebanista Supreme elegance emerges from the graceful contours of the walnut “Brunello” armchair upholstered in ribbed silk. Carol Kurth A striking
architectural form with a tapered cutout meets clusters of delicate handcrafted leather flowers on the “Squarish” chair. Jonathan Charles In its
distressed finish, the “Dark Ale Style Tub” chair is wrapped in slats that expose its tenon joints. Carrier and Company through Century An updated twist
on Scandinavian design, the “Natalie” chair in an embroidered chevron fabric hugs with a back that narrows as it flows into curved arms.

IF ACCESSORIES ARE THE

JEWELRY IN A ROOM, THEN


CHAIRS ARE THE HIGH HEELS.”



—designer Michelle Nussbaumer
























































































Universal Furniture A contrast of rugged and weathered with shiny and polished, the armless “Shannon” chair features a tufted slope of chestnut
leather over a reflective stainless-steel base. Frontgate Small in proportion but big in presence, the “Channing” side table caps a matte stainless-steel
foundation with a black marble top. Natural Decorations Inc. The complex smoky patina of a mercury glass vase highlights large magnolia leaves.
Maya Romanoff “River Bed” hand-painted wallpaper cocoons a room with an organic pattern that soothes like nature.







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WHITE GLOVE





High Corey Damen
Jenkins
Profi le Haute couture intersects interior Rachel Cannon
design in the ‘Cooper’ chair.
These forces are simpatico, and
For 30 years, Mitchell Gold + Gucci was my muse. Fabrics I love the graceful lines of the
Bob Williams has never allude to the brand’s trademark ‘Bella’ chair and envisioned it in a Rajni Alex
lady’s dressing room. The blush
veered from its case for colors but through a subtle upholstery is a nod to femininity I was drawn to a bold, graphic
translation—like the red
comfort. To celebrate the piping—so the look isn’t too while the citron fabric contrasts patterned fabric that would
beginning of a fourth decade ‘on the nose.’” to show a bit of a playfulness and deconstruct the straight lines of
edge. The magic of this frame is
the ‘Duke’ chair and its tight
with style, we asked four that it is extremely versatile, a lot back, emphasizing the handsome
designers to imagine four like the modern woman who profile. A contrasting leather welt
might use it.” adds texture and a bit of edge
shapely MG+BW frames while highlighting the chair’s
covered in their pick of the architecture, specifically its
company’s fabrics. cutout arms.”





















































Ryan Saghian

I have an obsession with black
and white. It’s bold and high
contrast, and I live for high
contrast. Not only with color
though—contrast in texture
matters, too. I mixed classic black
leather and white bouclé on the
compact silhouette of the ‘Poppy’
chair that, with its swivel
capabilities, offers versatility

perfect for small spaces.”
ƒlitis “Anguille Big Croco”
wallcovering. +

Spring Arrival



















THERE’S MORE TO PINK AND BLUE THAN GENDER REVEALS, BABY.

AN ADULT TAKE ON THE TWO HUES SETS THE STAGE FOR A TANTALIZING LUNCH.


WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY KRISSA ROSSBUND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTY BALDWIN

GATHERINGS


























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Designer Amanda Reynal is known for her playful mix of color. A
refined take on blue and white, William Yeoward Crystal’s
“Hampton Court” bone china features blue leaves made regal
with gold embellishment. Vintage pink cabbage bowls from
Bordallo Pinheiro (the company continues to manufacture green
cabbage ware) accent the plates with fashionable contrast.
Placemats and flatware are from Fête Home. Pink hydrangeas,
ranunculus, and stock in wicker and glass containers form a
simple yet romantic centerpiece. A creamy goat cheese
complements buttery breadsticks served on Juliska’s chambray
“Berry & Thread” platter.








































ink and blue. The colors are a regular reminder they can only be used for baby celebrations. Pink and blue cre-

of beginnings, youth, and growth. So when inte- ate a beautiful palette that has so many purposes.”
rior designer Amanda Reynal was planning a For this neighborhood luncheon, the color scheme was born
neighborhood luncheon with her client, Marie, from two dinnerware patterns: fine bone china that depicts ten-
Amanda decided to borrow the combination to drils of blue ivy and vintage pink ceramic bowls formed to look like
celebrate a different new arrival—spring. cabbage leaves.
“These two colors are so embedded in our minds and for As a base for the colorful dishware, Amanda opted against a
such a special reason,” Amanda says. “But that doesn’t mean refined solid-color tablecloth that would have made the visual



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menu


RECIPES BY CHEF MARY PAYNE MORAN
Watermelon Mint Spinach Salad Brown Butter
Wine Cocktail with Egg, Halibut with
Watermelon Artichoke, Olives,
Poppy Seed Radishes, and and Tomatoes
Breadsticks with Crispy Bacon over Polenta
Black Pepper and tossed with
Goat Cheese Vinaigrette and Carrot Cake with
Chive Ranch Mascarpone
Dressing Frosting
























































































The halibut, polenta, and topping of
tomatoes, artichokes, and olives is
served on Juliska’s “Berry & Thread”
oval platter. The hand-cut crystal
“Fern” centerpiece bowl from
William Yeoward Crystal shows the
colors of the green salad.

GATHERINGS





















































Marie serves a guest halibut with polenta, tomatoes, artichokes,
and olives. Lemon and mint enhance the fresh factor of a
watermelon cocktail poured from Juliska’s “Vienne” pitcher
into William Yeoward Crystal “Bunny” double old-fashioned
glasses. Sateen-edge Matouk “Lowell” napkins get extra style
from a custom monogram by Shuler Studio through Modern
Monogramming. Bone napkin rings are from Fête Home. Juliska’s
“Graham” flute and pink “Vienne” tumbler mingle with the “Olive
Twirl” glass from Fête Home.



































experience too formal and fancy. Her affinity for pattern, bold bone napkin rings. Bone-color flatware references the napkin

pattern to be exact, drove her to cover the table with an over- rings and tones down the glamorous spirit of the plates and
scale blue-and-khaki linen ikat. Topped with textural abaca salad bowls.
placemats in an octagon shape bordered in navy blue, the The visual eye candy of the table serves as a teaser for the
foundation sets a stylish yet carefree tone. delicious fare to come. Halibut topped with artichokes, toma-
The play between fancy and fun continues in the accesso- toes, and olives provides the meal’s centerpiece. It’s accompa-
ries. Fine linen napkins—given a personal touch with Marie’s nied by a fruity cocktail, poppy seed breadsticks served with
embroidered monogram—are paired with exotic wood-and- whipped goat cheese, a salad that enhances the color scheme



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Dressed for spring, Marie’s guests enjoy cocktails and appetizers
before sitting down at the charming table that revels in color. Layers
of carrot cake separated by mascarpone icing are topped with raw
honey that naturally drips along the sides. The “Adam” matte-gold
cake server is from TableArt. The tablecloth, made of “Chennai Ikat”
linen from Clarence House, grounds the spring palette of pink and
blue. The brass "Mykonos" chandelier is from Visual Comfort. Dining
and host chairs are from Artistic Frame.








with pink watermelon radishes, and a tantalizing honey-
dripped carrot cake.
The fresh flavors dovetail with the lightness of spring, the sea-
son when all things—even color schemes—are new again.
“We oftentimes make the mistake of thinking that one style
doesn’t ‘go with’ another,” Amanda says. “The bottom line is they
go together when you put them together. And on a table, with so
many elements that repeat again and again, it just works.” +
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Modern elements, like bold color,
put a fresh face on the
traditional kitchen


WRITTEN BY SALLY FINDER WEEPIE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY FOLLOWILL



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KITCHENS



Range wall “I’m a sucker for light,” designer
Matthew Quinn says. “I begged the builder
for four windows—they flood the room with
light. It’s like cooking in a conservatory.”
Drawers Custom cabinetry cradles
homeowner Cindy Stamp’s collection of
blue-and-white dishes. Preceding page The
navy hue of the La Cornue range repeats on
built-in pantry cabinets fronted with smoky
mirrors and topped with crown molding that
echoes the home’s arched doorways.






























































t he classic kitchen is evolving, designer Matthew








Quinn says, and it’s a beautiful thing to see.
Modern traits have emerged, but elegant bones remain at the
forefront—and that’s why the shift feels natural, welcome. The
best of what we’ve always loved is still here, gorgeous as ever.
That’s clear in this kitchen that Quinn designed for Cindy
and Charlie Stamp in McLean, Virginia. “The homeowners have

very traditional taste,” Quinn says. “They wanted well-defined
rooms that create backdrops for their art and antiques.”
Bucking the open-plan trend, Quinn worked with builder
Bob Guaglianone of Novella Homes to set in place plank walls
with gracefully arched molding-capped doorways that delineate
the kitchen from the adjoining living room and sunroom. A
coffered ceiling nods to classic architecture but with a twist—



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Oven wall The refrigerator, wall ovens, refrigerator drawers, and
breakfast garage are incorporated into one of Quinn’s signature “tall
walls.” An antique table anchors the breakfast area adjacent to
seating at the island, which is topped in Imperial Danby marble.








Quinn made the coffers shallow and painted beams white for a
clean, updated look.
Likewise, cabinetry harks to traditional style, but with clean-
er lines and a shorter height that respects the ceiling beams and
crown molding. “Clean cabinetry lines and the kitchen’s overall
neutral envelope let Cindy’s art, rugs, and the navy blue range
pop,” Quinn says. “It’s all about editing and balance.”
White-painted plank walls and cabinetry celebrate the en-
during allure of the white kitchen as they also serve as a canvas

for cheerful daubs of Cindy’s favorite colors, blue and pink. “It’s
a white kitchen, but it’s not,” Quinn says. “It’s the evolution of
the traditional kitchen we love.”
The blue of the showpiece range repeats on pantry cabinets
painted in Benjamin Moore’s “Hale Navy.” The bold hue speaks
to modernity, as do black-framed windows on the range wall. Art
pieces, part of Cindy’s collection, continue the modern view-




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Sunroom The kitchen opens to a sunroom, expanding its footprint IT’S A WHITE KITCHEN, BUT IT’S
when the couple entertains. Pantries One pantry is for food storage;
the other is a bar catering to homeowner Charlie Stamp’s professed NOT. IT’S THE EVOLUTION OF
penchant for single-malt scotch.
THE TRADITIONAL KITCHEN
WE LOVE.” —designer Matthew Quinn





point, as does the marble slab serving as a range backsplash, Cin-
dy’s colorful rugs, and her choice of pink fabric for counter stools.
“There’s a lot of pink, but the kitchen doesn’t feel frilly or
fancy because the blue and black hues balance it,” Quinn says.
“Everyone feels comfortable.”
Collected pieces—ceramics and antique lamps in addition to
art and textiles—and Quinn’s melding of traditional and mod-
ern, masculine and feminine, bold and subdued give the kitchen
an inviting feeling of age and substance.

“This kitchen is new, but it felt lived in two hours after Cindy
and Charlie moved in,” Quinn says. “It shows that it’s good to
take some chances—include a navy blue range—but keep that
timeless feel that’s so appealing. When you walk in and immedi-
ately want to sit down and have coffee, that’s true comfort.” +
Kitchen designer: Matthew Quinn, from his book Quintessential Kitchens and Spaces, Vol. 2
For more information, see sources on page 92

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APARTMENT WITH INTERIORS AS

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erched high above Central Park, this
Upper West Side apartment moves
the heart and uplifts the soul with its
bird’s-eye views, transporting its
empty-nester owners. Yet their
Southern hearts yearned for the
pied-à-terre to take them somewhere more: home.
“The couple live in a house and wanted a sense of a house
when they’re in the city,” designer Alexa Hampton says. “So
we infused the apartment, which originally had very modern
interiors, with that sensibility.”
Hampton was introduced to the project through Joel
Barkley of Ike Kligerman Barkley, who had begun architec-
turally reimagining the triplex, bringing in a sweeping central

staircase, grand moldings, and stuc pierre artisan plasterwork.
“The homeowners are fans of patina, age, and use of differ-
ent materials. That drove the project,” Hampton says. “Inspi-
ration came from the beautiful materials and their mix.”
The tone is set in the entry, where a Potsdam photo by
Celia Rogge above an antique console and bull’s-eye mirror
serves as Hampton’s clarion call for what’s to come.

Living room Antique furniture pieces covered in fresh upholstery, including a classic botanical and a textural
geometric by Lee Jofa, dominate the living room. Designer Alexa Hampton added fireplaces with vintage surrounds
throughout the apartment, locating them on inside walls to respect the views and the homeowners’ desires.
Foyer Architectural details pair with thoughtfully chosen antiques to imbue character.



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Dining room The homeowners found the elegant canvas that decorates
the ceiling at Houston’s Chateau Domingue, a revered source for
architectural antiques. It plays to Hampton’s palette, a warm
counterpoint to New York City skyscrapers.

Landing “Who doesn’t love a Swedish clock?” Hampton, below left,
asks. This one provides a graceful complement to antique columns,
which were added during the renovation of the apartment, and to an
ornate brass lantern.








“I used photography because I like the modernism of that
medium mixed with the aged elements I brought to the
interiors,” she says.
Transparent crystal balusters alternate with French iron-
work, speaking to the home’s emphasis on openness and
views. A parquet floor with marble insets steps around an an-
tique marble column into the living room, where the floor
transitions to wood planks.
“The materials are connected, but they progress as you
move through the space,” Hampton says. “The material
choices give this home its sense of richness.”
In the living room, an antique limestone fireplace sur-

round and hand-applied patinated finish on doors continues
the theme. Old and new furnishings comfortably mingle, as
do pattern and color.
“The homeowners love oranges, rusts, greens, and
peaches—it’s such a great palette,” Hampton says. “There are
modern nuances to the apartment, but the palette is tradi-
tional. It’s nice counterpoint.”



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WHO HASN’T


WATCHED MY

FAIR LADY AND


DREAMED OF

HAVING HENRY


HIGGINS’


LIBRARY?”



—designer Alexa Hampton





Library An antique carpet and sumptuous draperies layer this
gathering area in fabric—and soften sound in a two-story space
where Hampton was concerned with acoustics. Warm brass
elements give the bar area a sexy glow.




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Kitchen A new vintage-industrial-style island from Connecticut’s
Get Back Inc. serves as a breakfast table. A nearby cabinet displays
the homeowners’ collected pottery pieces. Hampton repeated their
pops of green in counter stools from Mr. Brown.

IT’S VERY

PERSONAL, AND


THAT’S WHAT

MAKES IT


SUCCESSFUL.”



—designer Alexa Hampton





Den Hampton paneled the walls in a tailored gathering spot, favored
by the homeowners’ grown children, with cerused wood panels that
emphasize texture. Antique chairs with carved-wood frames counter
the modernity of the wall-mounted TV.










Pattern also welcomes both the current and the classic,
geometrics and florals. “There’s big pattern on the curtains,
chairs, and a pair of pillows, but everything else is solid,
striped, or more subdued,” Hampton says. “It’s a sneaky way to
get in a lot of personality without a room becoming too busy.”
In the adjacent dining room, character comes from an
antique canvas used to cover the ceiling. “Because there are
almost no walls—just windows—in this space, it’s a critical ele-
ment,” Hampton says.
While she employed numerous French antiques through-
out the home, nodding to the warmth and character of the

Southern homeowners, Hampton also included English
pieces—as seen in the pairing of Louis chairs with an English
dining table. “The mix is a hallmark of American style,” she
says. “I love that everything’s in the cauldron bubbling.”
Oranges and blacks join russets and rusts in the library,
where leopard-print fenders frame a marble fireplace and
metal-and-leather bar stools attend an equally sexy bar.



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Junior master bedroom Linen fabric wraps walls in chinoiserie
beauty. Hampton repeated the same pattern on the curtains, but
specified silk for this usage, which—unlike a flat surface—lets the
fabric’s hand be fully appreciated.




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Master bedroom Wood, metal, and limestone create a compelling
mix that juxtaposes contemporary photography by Celia Rogge.
Master bath The reflectivity of mosaic tile and silver finishes creates
a bath space that feels like a twinkling star set above Central Park.





The cozy colors work with rich woodwork and brass
elements to imbue warmth in the dramatic, soaring space, a
favorite of Hampton’s. “Who hasn’t watched My Fair Lady
and dreamed of having Henry Higgins’ library?” she says
with a smile.

Wood paneling also cocoons the kitchen and the den, while
the home’s private rooms return the emphasis to an airy
attitude and stunning sight lines.
Wood doors from the serene, layered master bedroom open
to views of the two-story library, while the master bath awes
with a freestanding tub overlooking lofty skyscrapers. “I used
reflective materials, a mosaic-tile floor and a mirrored cast-
iron tub, so the bath twinkles and shines,” Hampton says.
“There are so many captivating moments throughout all
of these wonderful open spaces,” she says. “The homeowners
brought so much of themselves to it. You can tell it’s
someone’s house—it’s very personal, and that’s what makes it
successful.” +
Interior designer: Alexa Hampton
Architect: Ike Kligerman Barkley
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SUMPTUOUS

WALLCOVERINGS ARE

AMONG THE THREADS


THAT WEAVE A WARM

FAMILY HOME

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s ometimes spaghetti sauce splatters the ban-





quette. J.C. and Amy Conlin understand it’s
two
spills
thrills
and
raising
of
the
of
part
little girls. They refuse, however, to let their
taste be commandeered by Chef Boyardee.
Sophistication had to be part of the fabric of their new house
in Birmingham, Alabama. “J.C. and I,” Amy says, “wanted our
home to be super functional for our family but to look adult.”
Designer Dana Wolter took that mandate to heart, creating
rooms that are warm, inviting, and sophisticated—yet incred-
ibly, indelibly kid-friendly. “I was strategic with fabrics,”
Wolter says. “Everything is treated for durability. The Conlins
can live in their house and enjoy it—with no worries.”
The tone is evident from the first step inside. Pleated drap-
eries soften one wall of the foyer, a layered space outfitted with
a functional bench for putting on shoes and with custom art to
amplify the draperies’ drama. “It’s elegant but livable,” Wolter
says. “You walk in and instantly feel comfortable.”
Shades of gray and silver begin here, then thread through-
out the home, including the adjacent living room, a grand
space with a soaring 21-foot ceiling.


Living room Citron accent pillows provide counterpoint to a refined
palette of cream, complex grays, and rich blues. The ethereal painting
over the fireplace was commissioned from local artist Arthur Price.
Preceding pages J.C. and Amy Conlin with daughters Grace, 10, and
Saylor, 4. The home’s character-filled mood begins in the foyer, where
designer Dana Wolter mingled a new console and bench with an
antique lamp, draperies, and artwork set off by brass frames. “When
you walk in, you can’t tell how old this house is,” Wolter says. “It feels
collected over time—not like a brand-new home.”




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I LOVE THE

UNEXPECTEDNESS


OF A MOODY

SPACE IN A LIGHT


AND AIRY HOME.”



—designer Dana Wolter









“My goal was to tone down the vastness and make the room
warm and livable,” Wolter says. “The solution was 21-foot

draperies.” Their soft pleats hug French doors and soften the
look of the limestone blocks that form the fireplace wall.
Draperies also frame the adjacent wall, a textural, color-
rich stunner that elevates the idea of an accent wall. Wolter
custom-designed the dramatic installation, a screen covered
in deep blue upholstery spiked with brass nailheads.
“A wall of fabric? When Dana first suggested it, J.C. and I
couldn’t envision it,” Amy says. “But it turned out so incredi-
ble. It’s the thing everyone who visits our home talks about.”
Long gab sessions are encouraged in this space, where pairs
of inviting club chairs and sofas snuggle next to the fireplace.
Leather chairs and a tufted ottoman pull out to easily accom-
modate extra guests. “A room should feel welcoming,” Wolter
says. “The more the merrier.”
The dark and dramatic hues that Wolter used in selective
bursts in the living room intensify in the library, a masculine
space that J.C. uses for both business and relaxation.
“J.C. isn’t afraid to push the envelope with color and daring
in his wardrobe,” Wolter says. “I wanted his office to reflect


Living room An upholstered screen dials up the drama in this gathering
and entertaining space. Attention to detail is a hallmark. Drapery edges
line up perfectly with seams in the wall upholstery, which boasts both
nailheads and integrated sconces. Library Walls are slathered in
Benjamin Moore’s “Deep Space,” a charcoal gray with a hint of slate
blue. One of the built-in cabinets opens to reveal a media closet, making
it easy for J.C. to unwind with his favorite show. A leather-top desk
adds to the masculine vibe.



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Kitchen and breakfast area Casual farmhouse style meets traditional
elegance in the cooking space, as Wolter successfully mixed shiplap
siding and expanses of Calacatta Gold marble. Amy loves the “secret
door” in the shiplap that opens to a pantry. Wolter designed the
banquette and breakfast table to fit the architecture, creating a cozy
dining spot where the girls also love to play.