cambria catalog 2021

CRAFTED: MAMADEREICINA TREND BAACLTASNCING EAT + SZUEMSTMER
REPORT: DRINK:

Summer 2021

WINARSIEDHEOTUHSEE
A FOOTBALL LEGEND LIVES LARGE

© 2021 CAMBRIA | 521403_AD

S A N DGAT E ™
2 | CAMBRIA STYLE

A LEGEND IN EVERY DESIGN

BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY AT CambriaUSA.com

3C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

editor’s letter

Add a little design THEOLFFARBYUOOIURTSRS TOP: STEVE HENKE; BOTTOM: GEORGE HOLZ
history to your
commute. Our I was recently talking with a friend—trying to define what
award-winning this summer means, what it feels like as the season
podcast series approaches. Because this year, somehow, summer is
Beyond the Surface decidedly different. What I keep coming back to is that
gets to the roots of it all feels…bigger. We began to sense it long before it
mid-century modern arrived: like the scent of the grill as you approach a backyard
design. Available barbecue or the rumble of an oncoming train. We could feel how
on iTunes or powerful it would be: the freedom to finally spend time with
CambriaUSA.com loved ones and enjoy simple moments that many of us have
taken for granted until now.
LOUANN BERGLUND HAAF But another piece of this puzzle—one that folks may not truly
Editor in Chief appreciate until they welcome guests back to their homes—is
how much we have accomplished along the way. Think about
the projects we’ve completed: the kitchen renovated, the raised
bed gardens built, the DIY dressers and chairs refreshed. What
a wonderful opportunity to revel in what we can do with our
hands when we have a little bit of time!
This issue celebrates that sentiment in many ways. See
sports royalty DeMarcus and Angela Ware finally designing and
finishing their dream home. Learn how to set up a gorgeous,
Cambria-coordinated laundry room so you can clean like the professionals do. And
find out how you can use preserved lemons to bring summer sunshine to dishes
long after the season is through.
So whip yourself up a margarita from among our lip-smacking recipes
(I recommend the cucumber), sit back, and embrace this chance to enjoy the
fruits of your labors.

Enjoy,

FOLLOW ME ON LINKEDIN AND INSTAGRAM @LOUANN.B.HAAF

4 | CAMBRIA STYLE Cambria design shown: Sandgate

FEATURES

24 cover story

A LEGACY FULFILLED 36

Gunnar Larson makes U LT I M AT E R E T R E AT
sustainability central in realizing
Football hero DeMarcus Ware
his father’s final design. scores with his dream home.

30 42

WHITE OUT SILVER LAKE SANCTUARY

Finding more light in a A creative Californian calls a wrap
Beadle building shadowed by on her LA renovation.

a dense deck.

ROEHNER + RYAN

Cambria design shown: White Cliff 5C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

contents

STYLE & DESIGN

10 T R E N D R E P O R T
Six Designers Seek
Delicate Balances

16 FA C E S
Laundry Love

18 C R A F T E D
The Artisan Touch

PURSUITS

50 D E S T I N AT I O N S
The Grand Hotel Enters
a New Era

54 E AT
When Life Gives
You Lemons

58 D R I N K
Fresh as a Daisy

62 S O U R C E B O O K

50 STEVE HENKE

6 | CAMBRIA STYLE

insights

THE HOME
TEAM
When it comes to inspiration, what comes first:
a beautiful new design or the engineering
that makes it possible? At Cambria, they go
hand in hand. Our design and engineering
teams are constantly opening doors that help each other move

forward. This allows Cambria to pick up where Mother Nature

leaves off. We do not simply copy what we see in nature.

We go further—both in terms of appearance and creating

stronger, longer-lasting products.

Over the years, seeking inspiration for these designs has

often led our team to the airport. That is what has allowed us

to create choices that capture the motion of the Aegean Sea or

the unique energy of Kyoto, Japan. We love it when what we

make gives people a sense of being transported. For example,

SKARA BRAE™ our most recent launch includes four new designs, each meant
to encapsulate the spirit of a beloved vacation destination.

We may have been traveling less recently, but this has

allowed us more time to appreciate the joys that surround us

right here. As our Le Sueur, Minnesota, plant expanded once

again, our hearts swelled with pride that we come together there to craft something special

that’s made in America. And when we see how Cambria products grace our own homes, we

feel united with people across the nation and around the world—people who fell in love with

a Cambria design and now celebrate holidays from Independence Day to Thanksgiving in style

SUMMER KATH: GUIDO MARCACCINI and comfort that we helped create.

So, even as we look forward to traveling in search of inspiration again, we are always grateful to

be reminded that there’s no place like home.

SUMMER KATH FOLLOW ME ON LINKEDIN, TWITTER, AND INSTAGRAM @SUMMERKATH
EVP, Design
7C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |
Cambria design shown: Skara Brae

Enjoying A CAMBRIA PUBLICATION CAMBRIA DESIGNS
CLaimfebirnia IN THIS ISSUE
President/CEO
Style? Publisher Bentley™ | Pg. 14, 63
Marty Davis *Big Sur Mist™ | Pg. 24, 28
The party continues online Blackbrook™ | Pg. 54–5­ 6
with trend reports, VP Brand + Content Brittanicca Gold™ | Pg. 16–­17, 41, 65
entertaining tips, Editor in Chief Brittanicca Gold Matte™ | Pg. 11
fascinating lives and
more great design. LouAnn Berglund Haaf Colton™ | Pg. 47, 53
Visit Delgatie™ | Pg. 36–­38
Managing Editor Delgatie Matte™ | Pg. 12, 62
CambriaUSA.com/Style Amy Nelson Sander Hawksmoore™ | Pg. 42
Ironsbridge Matte™ | Pg. 10, 13
8 | CAMBRIA STYLE Creative Direction & Design Ivybridge™ | Pg. 52–5­ 3, 58
Jenna Lalley, Adventure™ Myddleton™ | Pg. 29

CREATIVE & PUBLISHING PARTNER Portrush™ | Pg. 9
Queen Anne™ | Pg. 15
President/CEO
Steven Mandel Rose Bay™ | Pg. 29
Ruxley™ | Pg. 20, 49, 59–6­ 0
Group Publisher
Janice Browne Sandgate™ | Pg. 4
Skara Brae™ | Pg. 7, 22, 40
Executive Editor White Cliff™ | Pg. 5, 30–32, 35
Deborah L. Martin
Whitehall™ | Pg. 39, 40
Assistant Managing Editor Windrush Matte™ | Pg. 26, 28, 64
Paul Hagen *Gensler product design consultant

Production Some individuals featured in
Hudson One Media this issue of Cambria Style were
provided compensation and/or
Project Management
Corey Otis complimentary product.

Circulation
Thomas Smith

© 2021 by Cambria Company LLC.
All rights reserved. Reproduction of
this magazine, in whole or in part,
is prohibited unless authorized by

Cambria Company LLC.

Cambria®, Cambria Style™,
Cambria Matte™, ™, Cambria design
and collection names, Cambria AR™,
and DragonVision™ are all trademarks
of Cambria Company LLC. Cambria is

a registered trademark in Canada,
EU, and U.S. Cambria Style and

are registered trademarks in
Canada and U.S.

For media inquiries, please
contact Eloise Goldman at
[email protected]

Customer Service:
Email: [email protected]

Phone: 877-875-8141

TIPS FOR INSPIRED LIVING

NICK MELE Opposites attract: finding the ideal balance between strength and softness, playfulness and sophistication.

Cambria design shown: Portrush 9C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

trend report

BY CHOOSING A LUSH WALL
COVERING, I WAS ABLE TO

CREATE THE ANTITHESIS OF
THE ALL-WHITE KITCHEN, WHICH

I STILL GET ASKED TO DO, BUT
WITH DECREASING FERVOR.

No.1 SET THE SCENE

Bold wall coverings—not your grandmother’s wallpaper—are making a comeback in chic homes. Today, NICK MELE
some of the most important gathering spaces are being designed around scene-stealing wall statements.
That includes this dream of a kitchen by interior designer J I M D O V E , punctuated with Ironsbridge Matte
Cambria on the island countertop and flanking the stove range. “Now, people want their kitchens to be
as interesting as the rest of their home,” he explains. Dove’s striking background, L’Eden mural by de
Gourney, is shrouded behind museum-quality glass to both protect the delicate pattern and amp up the
impression of prestige. With options from graphic geometrics to jungle landscapes—it can be hard for
homeowners to choose. But when in doubt, consider Dove’s golden rule: “I want it to look as though the
surroundings had actually jumped right out of the painting.”

10 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E For details of products see “Sourcebook,” page 62. Cambria design shown: Ironsbridge Matte

IT’S ALL ABOUT CONTRAST; IF YOU HAVE A
ROOM THAT’S SUPER SUGARY SWEET, IT CAN
BE OVERWHELMING, BUT BY ADDING SOME
CONTRAST, IT ANCHORS THE SPACE TO MAKE
IT FEEL BALANCED AND COHESIVE.

No.2

NATURALLY
FEMININE

Clients recently asked interior designer
J E W E L M A R L O W E to capture nature’s tranquility
with a twist. “The goal was a very feminine take on
natural elements,” says Marlowe. Thus, her dining room
design is a dance between strength and softness. Note
how the monochromatic blush of the forest mural wall
covering from Fine & Dandy “feels like a sophisticated,
moody color.” Cambria in a matte Brittanicca Gold
provides a similarly sophisticated mix of beige tones,
pearlized creams, and faded pinks.

JEWEL MARLOWE

Cambria design shown: Brittanicca Gold Matte For details of products see “Sourcebook,” page 62. 11C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

trend report DARK + DREAMY

No.3 Kitchens were once all white, all the time. Now, homeowners dare to embrace deeper colors and
statement-making backsplash patterns—like in this cool kitchen. The room has become a central family
hub for designer + contractor duo and founders of construction2style J A M I E & M O R G A N M O L I T O R .
“We wanted the kitchen to inspire us daily,” she says. “We like to think outside the
box and challenge ourselves to go big and bold with any room we design.”

THIS KITCHEN EXPLORES CHELSIE LOPEZ PRODUCTION
THE DARK SIDE WITH A
GRADIENT OF CUSTOM
TILES—FROM INKY BLACK
TO SAND DOLLAR WHITE—
PERFECTLY SET OFF WITH
A CLASSIC DESIGN ON THE
COUNTERTOPS—CAMBRIA
IN DELGATIE MATTE.

12 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E For details of products see “Sourcebook,” page 62. Cambria design shown: Delgatie Matte

No.4 LARGE SWATHS OF GRAY-SPECKLED CAMBRIA
QUARTZ IN IRONSBRIDGE MATTE EXTEND FROM
THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE WINDOW, AND THROUGH
THE PATIO COOKING ISLAND TO CREATE A
SEAMLESS BRIDGE BETWEEN INDOORS AND OUT.

JEAN RANDAZZO; HEADSHOT: COURTESY JULIA WONG DESIGNS OUTSIDE
INSIDE LIVING

For a West Hollywood home with plenty of fêtes in its future,
designer J U L I A W O N G focused on a key feature of California
living: the sunshine. With its sharp, clean lines and minimalist
tone, this open-air kitchen allows the backyard landscape to
take center stage. The large window above the sink opens
outward to reveal an alfresco dining area. It’s a perfect pass to
transfer food and drink for outdoor entertaining.

Cambria design shown: Ironsbridge Matte For details of products see “Sourcebook,” page 62. 13C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

trend report

No.5

NORDIC
NEUTRAL

Scandinavian style remains a popular aesthetic trend
for the less-is-more, time-is-of-the-essence minded
crowd. Thanks to its focus on clean lines, lighter
wooden tones (especially the favored white oak), and
not to mention the overall highly functional, nary one
dish out of place doctrine, this no nonsense style is
both sleek and efficient. But that’s not to say you can’t
have any fun, says M I C H E L L E A D A M S , a Michigan-
based creative consultant, designer, and editor.

“Cambria’s Bentley quartz’s high
contrast pattern is a showstopper.
It immediately became the
dominant design element in
my bathroom,” she says. “To
balance the look, I paired it with
streamlined cabinetry, crisp white
walls and floors, and an antique
mirror to juxtapose the room’s
modern aesthetic.”

START WITH AN ALL-WHITE FOUNDATION
AND CHOOSE A STREAMLINED VANITY IN A
LIGHT WOOD TO CREATE A SCANDINAVIAN

FEEL. THEN ADD IN A BOLD PATTERN,
LIKE CAMBRIA IN BENTLEY, TO GIVE THE

ROOM A BIT OF DRAMA.

MARTA XOCHILT PEREZ

14 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E For details of products see “Sourcebook,” page 62. Cambria design shown: Bentley

Yip searches global markets, sourcing
light fixtures with personality.

YIP CHOSE CAMBRIA’S QUEEN ANNE
FOR THE MASSIVE ISLAND AND CASUAL
KITCHEN DINING AREA—PAIRED WITH
CLEAR ACRYLIC CHAIRS—TO ACHIEVE
A NEUTRAL, BUT STILL EYE-CATCHING,
CENTERPIECE.

No.6

DAVID A. LAND PLAYFUL EASE

Livability, playfulness, and timelessness: they’re concepts that
don’t often play nicely together. Nevertheless, Atlanta-based
designer and television personality V E R N Y I P focused on
integrating all three in this thoroughly modern kitchen. Yip loves
to enliven spaces with unexpected bric-a-brac sourced from flea
markets—like the antique rocking horse above the refrigerator.
“Nobody wants to live in a museum,” he explains. “We don’t
live like that today.” A bubbly copper light fixture continues this
playful spirit, while the French doors add glamour. The overall
design is sophisticated yet lighthearted.

Cambria design shown: Queen Anne For details of products see “Sourcebook,” page 62. 15C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

faces

LAUNDRY LOVE

Patric Richardson says it’s time to come clean and embrace
clothing care | By A M Y N E L S O N S A N D E R

LOAD TIME PLAN YOUR SPACE

Do laundry only once a Make your laundry room a place
week so you start and you want to spend time in. Your
finish. “If you do it every laundry is one of the hardest
single day, you don’t know working rooms in the house.
where everything is. Your Cambria countertops, a deep
favorite shirt could be in sink, and great lighting make
the hamper, in the dryer, or it functional and beautiful.
clean and in your drawer.
It’s difficult to know where.”

LAUNDRY LIST STEVE HENKE

16 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E From drying racks to better lighting
and laundry room layout, learn how
to plan your space with more tips at
CambriaUSA.com/Style/Laundry.

Cambria design shown: Brittanicca Gold

CARE KIT

Put together a kit of supplies
including soap flakes instead
of harsh detergents, spray
bottles of vinegar and water
for stain removal, vodka and
water for odor removal, dryer
balls, and horsehair brushes.
Richardson sells his own
soap flakes and other items
at Mona Williams.

P atric Richardson loves doing laundry, BONUS TIP: STAIN
and thinks you should too. The self- For that down comforter, REMOVAL
proclaimed “Laundry Evangelist” treat stains with a mixture
from St. Paul, Minnesota, says you of soap and water. Wash in Do not own anything you are
can ditch your dry cleaner and care for your warm water, and throw it in afraid to wear or wash. From
clothes with a few basic tips. the dryer on low temperature lipstick stains to keeping denim
Voted “best dressed” in high school, Richardson indigo, Richardson has a laundry
credits his Kentucky grandmother for his passion for with tennis balls or list of tips to care for your
clothing and apparel. The laundry camp workshops dryer balls. clothing and garments.
he ran in his vintage clothing store called Mona
Williams at the Mall of America were so popular that laundering your own “dry clean only” pieces. 1. For silk, spray stain with vinegar,
they led to Richardson’s recently released memoir, Subscribe to Richardson’s methods that take blot dry, and wash as normal.
Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore, you back to the basics by using club soda and
and TV series on discovery+ called The Laundry vinegar and even vodka as common, chemical- 2. For ink, use rubbing alcohol
Guy, which also will air on HGTV in late summer. free ingredients. Richardson says all you need and a horse hair brush to scrub
You might be surprised at the satisfaction for success is some confidence and creativity. away the stain.
that comes with skipping the dry cleaner and We can all retrain ourselves to clean, revive,
and care for our laundry and garments in our 3. For red wine, use a few
own house and thumb our noses at conventional teaspoons of sodium percarbonate
dry cleaning. with water. The red stain chemically
reacts in the solution and turns
STEVE HENKE DIY VS. DRY CLEAN | Richardson’s top tip is to know that everything can be laundered. “With a wool suit, blue instantly. The blue stain will
nobody remembers the sheep got wet. The farmer did not dry clean the sheep,” he says. But to clean your wash out in warm water in the
clothes yourself, never wash on cold because the water temperature needs to be at least 62 degrees to washing machine.
activate most soaps. He uses the warm water setting, cold rinse, and express cycle.
FIND MORE STAIN REMOVAL TIPS AND
RICHARDSON’S FAVORITE PRODUCTS
AT CambriaUSA.com/Style/Laundry

Cambria design shown: Brittanicca Gold 17C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

crafted

ATTORHTUEICSHAN George Sawyer, of Sawyer
Made, carves volutes into a
A return to craftsmanship,
American made, and chair’s armrests.
thoughtful consumerism
is building in a big way The Westerly quilt from Mathilde is part of
the Rhode Island Series. Shown: Mathilde
By N I C O L E H A D D A D
Creative Director, Claudia Middendorf.
In recent years, America has been experiencing the
return of the artisan—the truly mindful, inventive Each of Calico’s wallpapers is created with a meticulous
being, who dreams up and creates handmade attention to detail. Shown: Artist Fernando Mastrangelo
designs using local and sustainable production working on a design for the brand.
practices. They’ve turned consumption with
intention into the newest luxury—along with the
most essential element: American provenance.
Artisans have elevated design in all its forms while
simultaneously starting a dialogue on the importance
of authenticity, investing in communities, and buying
only American-made products. Mass-produced,
single-use items are no longer acceptable—and the
makers, brands, and studios featured on these pages
prove why throw-away societies should be relegated
to the past. Each painstakingly created design—
from covetable kitchenware to ultra-chic lighting
and plush seating—employs ethical and sustainably
sourced materials and is made with exceptional care
and longevity in mind—all without sacrificing style.
Decreasing one’s carbon footprint never looked so
good. These are the modern heirlooms.

18 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E

LIT BEAUTY

Before diving into the world of illumination,
Gordon Auchincloss got his start designing
mobiles after spending the night in
Alexander Calder’s Connecticut property
during a storm. Mobiles gave way to
kinetic sculptures, which then evolved
into articulated lighting. The Elsa 12 is
a 12-light, dimmable LED articulated
chandelier with beautifully hued hand-blown
glass—designed and built in Vermont.
auchinclosslighting.com

TOOLING AROUND MATERIAL PLAY

Brooklyn Copper Cookware With every single design
was born in Brooklyn just crafted in Minnesota by
down the street from the last talented local makers,
pot maker from America’s Timber & Tulip is all
coppersmithing heyday. about personalization and
Today, the designs of these creating furniture that fits
self-proclaimed metal-heads your individual mold. The
are made in four different Bradshaw Coffee Table
states. Shown here: The is no exception—inspired
sought-after, five-quart by a custom design, this
capacity, 11" Large Sauté pan gorgeous table features a
with the 11.5" Flat Cover. $225. black walnut wood and a
brooklyncoppercookware.com polished brass inlay that
runs through the middle
COOL RIDE to form a double waterfall.
48"L x 24"W x 16"H.
Chicago-based cult favorite timberandtulip.com
Heritage Bikes & Coffee offers
the best of both worlds to thrill 19C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |
seekers and coffee drinkers.
Styles like The Daisy (shown)
are crafted to appear classic,
classy, and versatile—each one
built from scratch and by hand.
heritagebikesandcoffee.com

TOTES ADORABLE

A women-run business,
Fleabags created the

Accordion Crossbody Bag out
of a demand for everyday bags

that inspire joy. Handcrafted
out of undyed vegetable-

tanned leather, each locally
made bag keeps to ethical
standards and is quite the
stylish functional accessory.

fleabg.com

crafted LUXE OASIS KITCHEN: DESIGN BY CONSTRUCTION2STYLE, IMAGE BY CHELSIE LOPEZ PRODUCTION

20 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E Mercedes Austin refined the
art of tile making in Italy before
launching Mercury Mosaics
out of her art studio. Today,
the one-woman operation
includes a dedicated team of
craftspeople that hand make
each design in Minneapolis.
The bold shape and sleek lines
of the Large Triangles tiles (in a
custom colorway) showcases
the brand’s artistry.
mercurymosaics.com

SIDELONG GLANCE

Area Environments curates work from
contemporary artists to produce exclusive
wallcoverings such as this one. Designated
EB-9 N° 713, the design is by California
native Eric Blum, who now lives in New
York City. Blum is attempting to channel
the feeling of seeing something out of the
corner of the eye, a sensation he calls
“the irretrievable glimpse.”
areaenvironments.com

SWEET SEAT

A second-generation Windsor chairmaker,
George Sawyer continues to produce his
father’s designs while developing his own
take on craftsmanship and hand joinery in
modern seating. The sleek Shaker bench
showcases the evolution of two generations
of makers in Vermont. 57"W x 36"H.
sawyermade.com

Cambria design shown: Ruxley

SENSORIAL

Inspired by the romance of wave-churned blues—from the
Golden Gate to the Pacific deep—and the charm of the old
brick sidewalks in Providence, Rhode Island, the handcrafted
Blok II quilt from Mathilde embraces old world craft and
takes cues from the wabi-sabi philosophy of celebrating
imperfections. Starts at $450. mathildehome.com

ROW 7 IMAGE BY JAMES RANSOM I L L U M I N AT I N G READING AXIS

A porcelain design studio A one-man woodworking
located in the maker- company founded in 1972, Thos.
filled neighborhood of Moser now consists of nearly 70
South Slope in Asheville, skilled craftspeople. Each design
North Carolina, The is handcrafted with naturally
Bright Angle’s designs renewable North American
feature thoughtfully hardwoods—including walnut
sourced materials, many from the Missouri riverbanks—in
harvested locally from its 90,000-square-foot Auburn,
the state’s mountain Maine workshop. The aptly
ranges. The brand’s named NYPL Branch Swivel
White Porcelain Chair was originally designed in
Pendant Lights appear collaboration with the New York
translucent when lit. Public Library—sans swivel.
thebrightangle.com thosmoser.com

TASTY PRODUCE

An organic seed company
created by the best of the
farm-to-table movement—
farmers, chefs, and
horticulturists—Row 7’s
Vegetable Seeds packets,
available through Food52,
are packed with flavor and
include two kinds of
squash, cucumbers, and
a colorful snow pea blend.
Set of Four: $22.
food52.com

21C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

ENTERTAIN IN STYLE

A hostess’s dream, the Cambria
quartz Large Board features a
gorgeous Skara Brae stone
design complemented by antique
bronze handles. Cambria is a
family-owned company that
emphasizes the beauty of stone
in all aspects, including this piece,
which is made with remnant
materials for added appeal.
shop.cambriausa.com

LOOKING GLASSES

There’s nothing like the combination of
strength and delicacy in an exquisite piece of
glassware. And when you stock your home
with essentials from Gary Bodker Designs,
those pieces will also be made to order in
Portland, Oregon. Don’t worry if their beauty
makes them appear fragile; they’re designed
to be durable enough for everyday use.
garybodker.com

CHIC HERITAGE PASTORAL APPEAL

Founded in 2007, Kalon embraces the Inspired by the nature and color of moss
idea of design instituting change. From found in Alaska’s forests, Calico’s dreamlike
employing a small team of craftspeople to Muir design is part of the brand’s Escape
creating timeless designs that use locally collection. Each colorway, named after
harvested timber from New England, each regions where glaciers are melting, is a
work of art is meant to last a lifetime. Case reminder to care for the environment.
in point: the solid maple Caravan Dresser. calicowallpaper.com
36"L x 19"W x 29.75"H; $1,795.
kalonstudios.com

22 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E Cambria design shown: Skara Brae

KNOTTED LANDSCAPE TURN UP THE HEAT

Handmade in Brooklyn by Breeo’s passion for the convivial
Maeve Pacheco, Macro connection to people and nature while
Macramê’s whimsical works of gathered around the campfire inspired
art elevate vintage designs into the brand’s X Series 24 Smokeless Fire
modern fiber art. The calming Pit. Every fire pit is made in Lancaster,
yet scene-stealing Wave Pennsylvania, with the hope of
Macrame wall hanging features encouraging people to come together to
an alluring pattern made of enjoy the great outdoors. $579.
hand-knotted cotton cord. breeo.co
Each 5'W x 4'H.
macromacrame.com

F O O D I E S A P P LY

Ancient Chinese water-lock jars,
a passion for seasonal cooking,
and Oakland, California’s rich
pottery traditions combined
with its coastal beauty inspired
Sarah Kersten’s gunmetal black
6 Quart Vegetable Fermentation
jar. The water-lock seal keeps
oxygen out, allowing for
delicious, fermented creations,
from kimchi to sauerkraut.
sarahkersten.com

ELEGANT REPOSE

After years of struggling
with uncomfortable, cheap,
and flimsy couches, two
friends came together to
offer their own options.
The alluring Nomad Velvet
Sofa, shown in Jade, was
born from their need for
a stylish, ergonomically
perfect sofa from which to
enjoy Netflix binges. It’s also
handcrafted from sustainably
sourced hardwood and
non-toxic fabrics for
guilt-free relaxation. $1,495.
burrow.com

23C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

EFFORTLESS MIX

A hook rug—a family
heirloom—and a
monster, modular sofa
from Room & Board
epitomize the old and
new aesthetic that
pervades this
prairie-set home.

24 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E Cambria design shown: Big Sur Mist, Gensler Product Design Consultant

FAULLEFIGLALCEYD

A Brooklyn-based designer completes his father’s dream home in Minnesota

By T H O M A S C O N N O R S

It may be the land of 10,000 lakes, but in southwestern Glenn and his wife, Karen, were early adaptors of
Minnesota, the vistas evoke visions of the old frontier, sustainability and Gunnar remembers helping them tear
where the prairie stretches still with timeless promise. down barns as a kid to repurpose the wood. “My dad
It’s here that Glenn Larson raised his family and where built the house I grew up in, and it was about 80 percent
he began to design and build a home that could serve as recycled material.” When Gunnar stepped in to complete
a gathering place for generations to come. Sadly, Glenn his dad’s final design, he incorporated doors and trim
passed away before he fully realized this ambition, but from a 1919 schoolhouse his parents had salvaged. The
the project was in good hands—those of his son Gunnar, old blackboard even found a spot as a backsplash behind
a Brooklyn-based interior designer. the kitchen stove.

Portions of the wide and
welcoming front porch were

recycled from the home of
Gunnar’s great-grandmother.

STEVE HENKE

25C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

COUNTRY CHIC

Cambria Windrush
Matte countertops
work harmoniously
with the rich walnut
kitchen cabinets.

CHEYENNE ELLIS

26 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E Cambria design shown: Windrush Matte

I WANTED EVERYTHING TO WIDE OPEN SPACES
HAVE A MEANING AND PURPOSE.
Architecture is central to the
I WANTED EVERYTHING TO ambiance of the home, as
TELL A STORY. seen in the main staircase
and open timbers.

LEFT: STEVE HENKE; RIGHT: GUNNAR LARSON Although the house was framed, partially maintenance materials in this high-traffic area, DESIGN BUILD
plumbed, and a good part of the electrical work Gunnar turned quite naturally to Cambria, where
was done, finishing it was a labor of love. There he found product that dovetailed handsomely Glenn Larson, a big
were floors to lay, cabinets to install, doors to be with his designs. In the kitchen, the Windrush believer in sustainability,
hung, and sheetrock to be put up. Last March, Matte he used for the countertops paired used reclaimed wood
Gunnar and his wife, Sara, and their two kids perfectly with the custom walnut cabinetry. “It’s throughout the house.
climbed into the car and headed west for the such a beautiful, mellow pattern and feels very
home stretch. “We lived in the semi-finished natural in this setting,” says Gunnar.
basement with my mom for six months, working
full time finishing the house,” shares Gunnar. A big fan of Western movies, Glenn fashioned
this retreat as a sort of ranch, more Ponderosa
While impressively scaled, the home is also than Little House on the Prairie (author Laura
cozy. Take the kitchen. Although open to the Ingalls Wilder lived 20 miles away in Walnut
living spaces, the play of oak flooring and walnut Grove). And from the expansive front porch to
cabinetry set it apart and create an unmistakable its double-height, open timbered great room,
warmth. Eager to incorporate durable and easy the house definitely projects a lodge-like,

27C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

MIX AND MATCH escape-from-it-all vibe. There are luxe touches— sporting a wainscot of reclaimed wood, brown TOP RIGHT: STEVE HENKE; KITCHEN AND SUN ROOM: CHEYENNE ELLIS
such as a hammered copper tub and mercury floral wallpaper, and a floor of Norwegian Rose
A chinoiserie glass lighting fixtures that add a certain sparkle, Marble tile.
paper from Rebel and five generations of family art and furniture
Walls provides an here—rosemaling, an old trunk, a cabinet Other elements in the house include sliding
unexpected burst of made by a great-great-uncle who emigrated industrial-style doors that lead to a simply
pattern and color in from Norway in the 1800s. Gunnar’s penchant furnished but roomy bedroom. A bar area that
the sunroom. for marrying disparate patterns, shapes, and has a quietly chaotic mix of materials and
materials is evident everywhere. A powder room, colors. Contemporary touches include furniture
28 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E for example, appears as if it evolved over time, from Minnesota-based Room & Board and Blu
Dot. The mix of pieces—a rustic cupboard

Cambria designs shown: Windrush Matte (kitchen) and Big Sur Mist (table), Gensler Product Design Consultant

FRESHEN UP

For the vanity in a downstairs
bathroom, the Larsons combined
Cambria’s Rose Bay and Myddleton
designs to create a patchwork
pattern that suggests the piece was
made of repurposed stone.

LEFT: STEVE HENKE; RIGHT: CHEYENNE ELLIS

displaying antique crocks and Fiestaware, a sleek leather easy chair THE LARSONS AT HOME
perched on slender steel legs—add to the sense of a home that has
evolved over time. And although the arrangement of the furnishings Sara and Gunnar Larson return to Minnesota
reflects careful consideration, there’s nothing forced about their frequently. Sara recently celebrated a milestone
placement. Nothing looks staged. Everything seems to be where it birthday with family and friends at the home.
naturally ought to be.
TO SEE MORE CAMBRIA DESIGNS,
Glenn Larson broke ground on the house over a decade ago. After five visit CambriaUSA.com/Designs.
years devoted to realizing his father’s dream, Gunnar and his family, his
mother, and his two sisters are enjoying the finished property for the first 29C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |
time this summer. It’s been a long journey, but what a homecoming.

Cambria designs shown: Rose Bay and Myddleton

WOUHTITE

Using the whitest of whites to
magnify light in a modernist
Phoenix residence

By J O R G E S . A R A N G O
Photography by R O E H N E R + R YA N

“I’m known as a steel and glass man,” Alfred
Newman Beadle told a local Maricopa County
newspaper in 1988. “I won’t deviate from that
too much.” And he didn’t back in 1973 when he
designed this two-bedroom, two-bath duplex
apartment in the Biltmore neighborhood of
Phoenix, Arizona.
In true International Style—the architectural
genre Beadle adapted to the Arizona
surroundings from which he never strayed
after relocating from his native Minnesota in
the early 1950s—the apartment was rigorously
rectilinear, with structural exposed-steel
I-beams, poured concrete floors, and large
expanses of glass. It proved irresistible for
an empty-nester San Diego couple seeking a
pied-à-terre in Phoenix. “They loved modern
exposed steel and a clean look,” says Brad
Leavitt, founder of Scottsdale-based A Finer
Touch Construction. “They wanted to preserve
the historic nature of the home.”
The main issue was not Beadle’s structure,
but the lack of natural light that illuminated its
interior. “Homes of that era were like caves. You
didn’t have lots of windows,” Leavitt observes.
In this case, there was generous fenestration on

30 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E

Cambria design shown: White Cliff MODERN ICONS

Classic modern furnishings—Charles
and Ray Eames’ 1956 lounge chair and
ottoman, Norman Cherner stools—accent
contemporary furnishings in the living room.

31C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

THIS PROJECT NEEDED PURE
WHITE, AND CAMBRIA’S WHITE
CLIFF IS ONE OF THE PUREST

WHITES YOU CAN GET.

LIGHT CATCHER the perimeter walls. The problem was what was awning over the deck upstairs and a four-foot tall,
outside those walls, which blocked the natural thick-slat wood rail around it severely impeded
Pairing Cambria’s White light from penetrating into the central rooms, the free flow of natural light into the upper story.
Cliff quartz surfaces namely a second-floor outdoor deck. These were the architectural equivalent of border
(on the working- The double-height main space, a living room control for the passage of sunlight.
dining island and all with an open kitchen, was set several feet in from Leavitt replaced the old decking with a new
the countertops) with the windows, separated from them by concrete- Trex version and the opaque awning with a
glossy acrylic cabinetry floored corridors on either side. This made it metal trellis that beckoned light in but broke
reflects available light in necessary for any naturally occurring light entering it up to mitigate the midday sun. New cable
the windowless kitchen the space to travel further to reach it. But the railings welcomed still more light, and cutting a
and makes the room deck left the area outside the first-floor sliders rectangular opening in the deck floor allowed it to
feel more expansive. in perpetual shade, discouraging any light from flow down into the first-floor rooms.
reaching—much less passing through—the sliders The challenge of getting light into the rooms
32 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E and into the living area. Furthermore, a solid now solved, Leavitt decided to maximize its

Cambria design shown: White Cliff

FULL COURT PRESS

All townhouses in this
Al Beadle development
boast atrium entry courts.

33C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

LET THERE BE LIGHT rays with reflective surfaces off which they new white surfaces reflected light and made
could bounce back into the spaces. Repolishing everything clean and bright.”
A metal trellis, cable the concrete floors that Beadle had installed in Additionally, the couple likes to cook and
railings, and an opening 1973 not only revivified them, but it ramped up entertain friends, a pastime that Cambria’s easy
cut into the new Trex deck their reflective quality so they could ricochet maintenance material makes more carefree. The
on the second floor were natural light beaming into the entry courtyard, end result is a kitchen bathed in light that serves
key to pulling more light as well as the newly illuminated patio under a home chef with durable and low-maintenance
into the house. the deck opposite it, back into the interiors. surfaces, while still seamlessly blending into its
But, more importantly, he installed perimeter modernist surroundings.
34 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E cabinetry of glossy white acrylic and used All the white, in fact, cleaves more closely
Cambria’s pure white White Cliff on the kitchen to Beadle’s beloved International Style than the
island, countertops, and backsplashes; the wet 1970s-era dark wood finishes did. None of his
bar surface in the dining room; as well as all intention is lost. In fact, it is enhanced in a
the bathroom vanities. “The kitchen cabinetry way that would have pleased his resolutely
was all brown wood before,” he recalls. “All the modernist soul.

TOP: SCOTT JARSON/AZARCHITECTURE.COM ©2021; BOTTOM: ROEHNER + RYAN ODAESSIESRT AL BEADLE CASE STUDY APARTMENT #1

Al who? Reviving the Reputation of Beadle made traversing the length of the apartments
an Influential Arizona Modernist memorable by simulating bridges over a stream with
boardwalks suspended above river rocks.
Unless you were a denizen of Phoenix in the middle
of the 20th century, Alfred Newman Beadle would GALLERY VIEW
not have been a household name. The mythic Frank
Lloyd Wright and his apprentice Blaine Drake cast The Biltmore
long shadows over architects like Beadle who helped neighborhood apartment
create what we know as desert modernism today. retains the courtyard
He is best remembered for his 1964 design for Case concept at the entry
Study Apartment #1 in the city’s Triad Apartments, atrium, but also as a
commissioned by Art & Architecture magazine sunken main space at the
to combat so-called “dingbat” apartments, the center of the structure.
magazine editors wrote, that were “cheap and blowsy
eyesores.” The structure, still in use, accommodates Add a little design
three apartments on a 140-foot by 96-foot lot that history to your commute.
nestled around common courtyards. It was especially Our award-winning
innovative in the way one constantly moved from podcast series Beyond
outdoor to indoor to out again through a system of the Surface gets to
boardwalks crisscrossing under canopied roofs. the roots of mid-
century modern design.
Cambria design shown: White Cliff Available on iTunes or
CambriaUSA.com

35C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

URELTTIRMEAATTE

DeMarcus Ware designed a
timeless Texas home that’s
built for family competition

By J I L L S I E R A C K I
Photography by S T E V E H E N K E

For more than 12 years, DeMarcus Ware was one of
the NFL’s fiercest competitors, racking up awards
for sacks and speed as a leading defensive player
for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos. His
laundry list of accolades includes trips to the Pro
Bowl and a Super Bowl win, but ask him today about
his playing time, and he’ll fondly reminisce about
locker room camaraderie and being a team leader.
Also fresh in his mind is the heavy toll of an NFL
career. After a series of surgeries on his back, neck,
shoulder, and arm in just 14 months, he knew it
was time to retire. “It just drove me to the point I
wanted to retire; I was in so much pain,” says Ware,
who turned his road to recovery into a second
career in fitness, launching Trophy Club, Texas,
gym 3Volt and interactive training app Driven to
Win (D2W). “I missed football so much and being
a leader and a captain for 12 years in the NFL,
but I wanted to tap into people’s lives outside the
stadium. Fitness is the best thing because either
you want to feel good, you want to look good, or
you want to be healthy. I can help motivate people
in that way.”
With such a high-octane lifestyle, Ware wanted
his home to be a sanctuary, and renovating a
spacious Texas home alongside his wife, Angela,
and the design experts at Cambria allowed the
couple to create the ultimate retreat. “When I
leave the house, I crank the music up and I’m loud
and I get after it,” he laughs. “But when I come
home, I close the door and I want it quiet, I want it
tranquil, I want it timeless.”
Together the couple selected a home with great
bones, but that needed a complete overhaul to

36 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E

COUNTER CULTURE

Angela and DeMarcus
Ware’s Cambria
Delgatie countertops
contrast the cool
cabinets painted
Sherwin-Williams
Pussy Willow.

Cambria design shown: Delgatie 37C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

HOME FRONT

“We wanted it to be where
if anybody walked in here,
they would say this is
my dream home,” says
DeMarcus Ware of the
serene living-dining area.

WHEN I COME match their look, which Angela describes as clean and classic GAME ON
HOME, I CLOSE with a modern twist. “We loved the floor plan, and could see
THE DOOR the potential the first time we walked through. The home’s Fiercely competitive
AND I WANT IT style was very dark and outdated, but by turning it into a blank games of pool
QUIET, I WANT canvas, we really could create something special,” she says. are played on the
IT TRANQUIL, “The Cambria team was amazing to work with. They asked a industrial chic pool
I WANT IT lot of questions to really understand the look we were going table surmounted by
TIMELESS. for, and then gave us great options. They were always super a dramatic crystal
responsive and had great suggestions for creative ways to use chandelier. The
the product to make a statement in the home. We selected Cambria Whitehall
Cambria because of the quality and beauty of the product. quartz-topped wet
Other stones, like marble, are beautiful but porous and difficult bar offers plenty of
to keep pristine. Cambria allows you to have a stunning space for snacks
product that is durable and will stand the test of time.” and drinks.
In cultivating the interior, each family member was able to
carve out a private nook, including the ultimate “man cave”
Ware designed by gutting a former theater room. “I play golf

38 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E Cambria design shown: Delgatie

Cambria design shown: Whitehall 39C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

NEUTRAL ZONE

Cambria’s richly veined
Skara Brae makes a bold
statement as the bath’s
backsplash while the
Whitehall countertops
and custom cabinetry
add moments of tranquility.
Upping the glamor factor
are a dazzling chandelier
and sconces.

40 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E Cambria designs shown: Skara Brae, Whitehall

CENTER STAGE

Ware wanted to capture the
feeling of large family gatherings
at his grandparent’s Auburn,
Alabama, home. “If I invite all the
family down for Thanksgiving, I
want everybody comfortable, so
we’re talking and having fun,”
he says of the spacious indoor/
outdoor kitchen island topped
with the warm and organic look
of Cambria Brittanica Gold.

every day, so I put a simulator in there. I put real golf FORM MEETS
clothes on, my hat, my shoes, and I close the doors, FUNCTION
and it’s like golfing on the golf course,” he says.
“That’s my spot where I go every day for Zen time “My wife makes
and tranquility.” amazing drinks,” says
Ware’s infectious competitive spirit thrives in the Ware, whose wine
myriad spaces crafted to host exuberant card games, cellar is accessed
Jenga tournaments, or rounds of billiards. And the along a double bar
kitchen was specifically designed for welcoming huge loaded with everything
family gatherings, much like the dinners for 40 to 45 she needs to craft the
guests that take place in his grandparents’ Auburn, perfect cocktail.
Alabama, kitchen. “I want everybody to be comfortable
when they come into the house,” says Ware. “We’re SEE MORE CELEBRITY
going to have fun, and there’s going to be a great joking HOME TOURS AT
atmosphere, but we are going to compete. And we’re CambriaUSA.com/Style.
going to have some really nice barbecue, so don’t try to
count your calories if you come.” 41C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

Cambria design shown: Brittanicca Gold

SSIALVNECRTULAARKYE

Multi-hyphenate creative reimagines California modernism in an LA hilltop retreat

By G W E N D O N O VA N

“California Modern meets Boho” is the way Jaclyn but also perfect because we spent the next eight months
Johnson describes the redesign of a Silver Lake residence renovating, decorating, and spending a ton of time there,”
she shares with her artist husband and their two dogs. Johnson explained. Her favorite room? “Definitely the
Johnson is an entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author, kitchen. I love the open concept and spaces to gather; it’s
and CEO living in Los Angeles, California. “We bought perfect for entertaining,” she said. Johnson’s new Cambria
the home March 2020. Such an odd time to buy a house, countertops added a welcome dose of modernism, she

LEFT: NATALIA KNEZEVIC; RIGHT: JESSICA BORDNER

42 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E Cambria design shown: Hawksmoore

43C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

CAMBRIA HAS ALL THE ELEGANCE WE
LOVED ABOUT OUR MARBLE COUNTERS

BUT IT IS SUPER STAIN-RESISTANT.

LIGHT & BRIGHT

Original windows
throughout the
Spanish-style home
fill every space with an
abundance of sunlight
while retaining the
authentic feel of the
architecture.

noted. “The combination of its bright white absorb food and liquids like our marble counters
base and espresso-colored veining is classic did. I am all about how things look and feel, so it’s
yet unfussy, with a modern twist that really obviously a clear winner. Another bonus is that
speaks to me.” Cambria is virtually maintenance free, a huge plus
The newly unveiled Hawksmoore design from in our busy lives.” Whether she’s hosting a dinner
Cambria resembles marble, yet is incredibly durable party for a crowd or grabbing a quick bite at the
and food safe, something Johnson requires as immense center island, Cambria countertops are
an avid baker. “We really did our research and quite literally a strong foundation for every meal,
discovered that there is no safer countertop for she explained. “Cambria has all the elegance we
food prep than Cambria. It’s nonporous and doesn’t loved about our marble counters but it is super

44 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E

TRANQUIL LIVING

The living room’s black
chandelier, bouclé swivel chairs,
sofa, and wall art were sourced
from Lulu and Georgia.

OPPOSITE, LEFT: JESSICA BORDNER, RIGHT: SARAH TRAMP. THIS PAGE, TOP: NATALIA KNEZEVIC, BOTTOM: JESSICA BORDNER stain-resistant. That means a spilled cup of coffee VIBRANT
or glass of red wine is never cause for alarm.”
Located a quick walk from Create & Cultivate’s SETTING
headquarters, the home includes a serene office
space when Zoom calls pop up on Johnson’s Located in the
calendar. “I love my built-in desk in my office,” heart of Silver
she revealed, “It’s super functional and sleek, and Lake, the home is
really adds a new dimension to the room.” One walking distance to
of Johnson’s design go-tos is cane furniture, as Sunset Boulevard’s
seen in the office desk and king-sized bed in the amazing shops
primary bedroom. She felt it was important to and restaurants.
infuse the layout with shapes, textures, and colors
that sparked her witty, whimsical personality.
“The home itself was well done but a white box;

45C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

THE VIEWS AND THE JESSICA BORDNER
OUTDOOR SPACES
ARE AN ABSOLUTE
STUNNER!

46 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E

SHELF CARE

A white pop of Cambria Colton
makes a clever shelf behind the
Japanese soaking tub.

we added a ton of cosmetic upgrades including In the primary bath enveloped by deep green BE MORE PACIFIC
a new roof, tile, lighting fixtures, and more. We tones, the lavish use of Cambria products was
also added a pool, which was a big project, and an a design decision based on Johnson’s affinity Ocean-blue tiles and
outdoor fireplace/sitting area in the back.” for the product line’s enduring style. “We used creamy white tones of
The home’s fun, laid-back, beachy vibe is clearly Cambria in our first home for our shower, and it Cambria Colton recall
displayed outside. “We have a ton of outdoor space looks super elegant but also has great durability. breaking waves.
which was a big selling point of the house,” Johnson We knew we wanted to replace the tile with a
SARAH TRAMP noted. “In the front we have our dog park, which more elevated look, especially including the
is a garden and grass area for the pups, and our backsplash behind the Japanese soaking tub.
firepit, which channels Napa Valley with olive trees, We also covered the tub’s step shelf in Cambria,
black outdoor furniture, and a gorgeous modern which looks stunning and it’s a great place to
stucco firepit. The view is super serene because we add fun accessories.” For Johnson, that’s just
are up on the hill. We have nothing blocking us, and one of many small ways to create and cultivate
on a clear day you can see the ocean.” her home.

Cambria design shown: Colton 47C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

48 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E

IDEAS AND ENDEAVORS FOR THE SEASONED CONNOISSEUR

STEVE HENKE Pucker up—summer brings citrus surprises and more.

Cambria design shown: Ruxley 49C A M B R I A U S A . C O M / S T Y L E |

destinations

ETNHTEEGRRSAANNDEHWOTEERLA

Nestled in Lake Huron, this classic American hotel THE FAMOUS PORCH
has been welcoming generations of families who are
drawn to its lost-in-time quality, as well as its The Grand Hotel is home to the longest porch
all-American values. | By CHRISTINA VALHOULI in the world, clocking in at 660 feet long. The
porch is lined with white rocking chairs and
geraniums, and is visible when approaching
the island by ferry boat or airplane.

STEVE HENKE

50 | C A M B R I A S T Y L E