Indholdsfortegnelse for July-August 2013 i House Beautiful

Napkins A rainbow for your table. Pure cotton hand-dyed and loom-woven in Kerala, India. Color Napkins, 15" square, $90 for a multicolor set of 10 (also available for $9 each). karaweaves.com. 1. Sconce Think of this piece as jewelry to adorn a wall in any room. Inspired by a pair of fixtures found in an English manor house. Wheat Sconce, 20" H × 16" W, $297, by Chelsea House. 1800lighting.com. 2. Clothespins Pin up wet towels, close a bag of chips, clip a napkin to a plate or placemat outdoors. The graphic, diagonal stripe adds real pizzazz. Striped Cloth Pins, $20 for 20, by Ferm Living. burkedecor.com. 3. Outdoor Stool Like a buoyant bubble. In Lime Green, Orange, or Blue, one or more of these playful splashes of color will…

"If the architecture of your home is classical and your taste is modern, embrace the contrast! I like to blend the best of all genres, styles, and periods." WHAT'S YOUR… 1. QUICK FIX Restoration Hardware's cabinet hardware. [Rosette, left, and Dillon knobs] 2. MOST RECENT PURCHASE A Provence Blue La Cornue range for my new kitchen. 3. SOURCE FOR ACCESSORIES Blisshomeanddesign.com for little objects like these sea-glass beads. 4. DREAM FABRICS Fortuny! [From top of pile: Shiraz, Lucrezia, Tapa with Stripe, and Canestrelli] 5. FAVORITE LAMP Vintage Murano glass ones. But for new versions, I love Donghia [Sirena, shown] and Jan Showers. 6. SIGNATURE TOUCH A piece of history. I find old stone and doors at Chateau Domingue in Houston. 7. FIRST CHOICE FOR CARPET I love Merida's abaca and…

1. CAM123K Hand-tufted wool, $325, in Purple and Ivory. safavieh.com. 2. Stone House Stripe Flat-woven wool, jute, cotton, $264. dashandalbert.com. 3. Mesopotamia Hand-tufted wool, $480, by Dustin Van Fleet. ehsanifinerugs.com. 4. Liberty Star Flat-woven wool, viscose, cotton, $499, in Denim. rhbabyandchild.com. 5. Seismic Machine-woven wool, $299, in Aqua Blue, by Brian Everett. cb2.com. 6. Frontier Flat-woven wool, $358, in Rust, by Surya. hsn.com/HBmarketplace. 7. Jameson Flat-woven wool, $318, in Pomegranate.luluandgeorgia.com. 8. Pixilated Flat-woven wool, $428, in Natural Multi. garnethill.com.…

BARBARA KING: Your flair for design obviously isn't limited to fashion. Have you ever thought of doing a home collection? MICHAEL BASTIAN: Funny you should ask, because I have, and I totally think that could be an exciting next step for me. You read it here first, folks! What was the first step you took in your bedroom? I dropped the ceiling. It was 14 feet, and in a room this size—it's only 10 by 11 feet—a ceiling that high makes you feel as though you're at the bottom of a well. So I took it down to nine feet. Then I found the perfect bed. What makes it perfect? I've always envied Thomas Jefferson's bed at Monticello. It's in a tiny alcove, bound by walls at the head and…

"A PATCH OF UNRULY HONEYSUCKLE MAKES our hearts skip a beat. The gnarled and thorny stems of roses call to us. We have great respect for the clean lines of calla lilies and the simplicity of a single blooming succulent. We love flowers, and even though we work with cut (um, dying) flowers, we believe arrangements should have some life to them. 'Base. Focal. Bits.' This is our basic recipe for creating mixed arrangements: Start with a strong supporting cast of flowers and greenery (base), add in a hero flower (focal), and then toss in a few pieces full of character (bits) to fill out the group. This recipe can be used time and time again with whatever flowers you have available to yield very different results. Amp up the…

THERE IS NO "ONE SIZE FITS ALL" when it comes to rooms or houses. It's easy to get caught up in the hype that more square feet is always better than less. That's simply not true—and this is no criticism of big houses. It's what you need in and do with a space that matter, and interior design is a tool that can make any place perfect. Our annual issue about small spaces doesn't just cover how much you can do with less. The stories this month explore the power and ability of good design to make a room comfortable, even magical. I'm as crazy about a big living room that has a number of intimate areas in it as I am about a cozy room that feels expansive through…

FRANCES SCHULTZ: You were designing for an empty-nest couple downsizing from a five-bedroom house in the suburbs to a one-bedroom town house in the city. Was it as drastic as it sounds? MARY DOUGLAS DRYSDALE: Yes and no. They also have a house in Cape Cod, where they spend as much time as possible. That's where their family will gather and where they will eventually retire to. The key is getting down to what you really need. That's a pleasure in itself. My client says this is her little jewel box. What sort of house was it originally? It's one of a series of Georgetown row houses built around 1900 as living quarters for people who worked in the larger houses in the area. At first there wasn't even a…

CHRISTINE PITTEL: Lipstick-red lacquer in the living room! What possessed you? PHILIP GORRIVAN: The clients are so full of life, and I felt red was really their color. When I first came to meet them, the wife opened the door, and I looked at her and she looked at me and we both laughed. We just liked each other immediately. You could go ice-skating on that red. How did you get that finish? Nine layers of Hollandlac paint, which is basically like marine enamel. The walls have to be supersmooth before you start, and then you sand it in between each coat. What I love about shiny surfaces—and that includes mirror—is that they reflect, which gives you depth and makes a room feel larger. This apartment is not big, so…

The sheen of polished nickel and mirror is balanced by the creamy softness of Calacatta Gold marble and Venetian plaster walls. Easton stool and bathrobe by Waterworks. CHRISTINE PITTEL: That's a dazzling window over the sink. Wait a minute—is it even a window? BRIAN J. MCCARTHY: Yes, there is a real window there. And then we did an inner window made of frosted glass, nickel, and mirror. It's hinged on one side, so you can open it and access the original window if you like. It looks a little Art Deco and a little Japanese… It's a nod to the 1920s and even to midcentury modernism, with those clean lines. Years ago, I saw a bathroom in French Vogue or somewhere that used those same three materials, and that was…

"It's always a great chance to do a little redecorating: redo tabletops, repot plants, move furniture around. I live on a horse farm, so when it's not raining, we're out with the horses." STAN TOPOL "It's a good time to visit the vintage stores in Wicker Park [Chicago], especially Rebuilding Exchange, and look for old hardware, doors, and windows in need of a home." ALISON VICTORIA "Nothing beats listening to the rain while wrapped in a cozy cashmere throw, nestled into my citron velvet-covered Probber armchair." AMY LAU "I huddle on the deep sofas on my covered porch in Sag Harbor and look out at the rain over the water. I like to pull together plates of cheeses, sausages, grapes or figs, crackers, and jams, and open up some…

"This is a quiet green, like that pale green that you see in a hydrangea. It makes me think of summers in Nantucket. It would feel very serene in the soft light of a bedside lamp, as you unwind in the evening. Then when the sun comes up, it has enough color to give you some energy to start the day." MARIKA MEYER BENJAMIN MOORE THORNTON SAGE 464 "I like real colors, as opposed to those that are just a hint of something. I love clarity, and this is a clear blue. Anything you put against it—a black bamboo bed, a bright abstract painting—will pop. And the light in the room takes on a wonderful atmospheric quality. You feel good in it." HARRY HEISSMANNVALSPAR LYNDHURST CELESTIAL BLUE 5003-9C "I tend…

FABRICS "In mixing textiles, it's all about layering them in unexpected ways. Both these fabrics play on paisley, and they speak to each other pleasantly but not overtly." On alcove wall: Hatley (left) in AZURE, linen; suzannetuckerhome.com . On alcove sofa: Rajmata in red, Hemp/cotton; peterdunhamtextiles.com. PILLOW "The yellow is a counterpoint to all the shades of red and blue. I find that using a little color that is not part of the scheme brings all the other colors into sharper focus." Arbor Pillow, 18" square, in yellow/cream, $195. judyrosstextiles.com. BACKLESS SOFA "I use them over and over again. You can entertain informally with 'lap dinners,' converse in any direction, and even use them as extra beds." Holden Studio Sofa in Dayne Khaki, 91" w, $1,999. roomandboard.com. RUG "The…

Juju Scribbled starbursts will energize any space. Eco-Canvas paper in Blue and Green, by AphroChic. grahambrown.com. Daisy Patch Impressionistic blooms floating on a field of color, in an exciting range of options. Paper in Lavender. designersguild.com. Moroc Painterly and completely charming—the essence of Moroccan embroidery. Paper in Blue.madelineweinrib.com. Flora Modern yet romantic, this garden of flowers is pure joy. Paper in Soft Focus. flatvernacular.com. Matisse Leaf Inspired by the work of the painter himself. Paper in Emerald/Cobalt. sanderson-uk.com. Ciutat An urban take on a country toile. Such a fresh twist! Paper in Green, by Tres Tintas. studiofournyc.com.…

"The island's walnut-plank top, which has an impervious lacquer finish, gives my kids a warm spot to sit, chat, and watch us prepare breakfast on the other side." SUSAN BEDNAR LONG INTERIOR DESIGNER "This is the hub of the kitchen. It's where we eat breakfast—and most of our meals. The kids do their homework here. And we use it to lay out buffets for parties." DAVID BENNERS ARCHITECT "When I'm in Montauk, nothing is better than starting the day outdoors, gazing at the ocean and morning sky with my coffee and the paper." VICENTE WOLF INTERIOR DESIGNER "This corner in my kitchen has become my spot, a place for quiet organization where I sit and make my morning lists." SHAZALYNN CAVIN WINFREY INTERIOR DESIGNER "When we renovated our kitchen, we…

"A relaxed outdoor table setting creates an environment where people want to sit awhile and enjoy one another's company." —SERENA DUGAN ABOVE: "The glass bottles are functional, but in turquoise they really pair beautifully with the patterned runner and make it pop," Dugan says. Montauk Table Runner, $38; Cadiz Placemats and Napkins, $78 and $68 for four; Durban Dinner and Salad Plates, $148 and $98 for four; and Bistro Bottles, $98 for six: serenaandlily.com. For additional accessories, go to housebeautiful.com/resources. Blue Glass Accents JUGS Group a trio of bottles for a colorful centerpiece. Recycled-Glass Jugs, 4' DIA × 11"H, $19; 5' DIA × 18' H, $29. westelm.com. PITCHER This vintage-inspired piece makes even plain water elegant. Hobnail Pitcher, 4' DIA × 9"H, $78. anthropologie.com. VASES The swirls of these…

640 Square feet (INTERIOR) 612 Square feet (EXTERIOR) Designer Mimi McMakin, of Kemble Interiors, in the courtyard of a Palm Beach maisonette she decorated with her former partner, Brooke Huttig. A jasmine vine climbs the wall between mirrored trellises. The lush landscaping by Nievera Williams Design turns the space into "a garden of romance," McMakin says. OPPOSITE: Pretty in pink and green, a combo synonymous with Palm Beach, the table is dressed with china, crystal, flatware, and linens from Mary Mahoney. BARBARA KING: I'd say this is as much a garden with a house as it is a house with a garden. MIMI MCMAKIN: The walled courtyard runs the entire length of the maisonette—which is tiny, only 640 square feet—so we treated it like an outdoor room, giving it the…

Choose Furniture that Multitasks Don't Be Afraid of Big Pieces Maximize Functionality Go Dark or Go Light Visual Continuity = Calm Control Your Clutter Lift Up, Look Up Create Zones Manipulate Sight Lines Create a Jewel Box Trick Your Eye into Seeing More Space Customize Every Inch! 1 CREATE ZONES Think about all the things you do in a space—work, sleep, relax, eat—and then establish separate zones for those activities. Subtle demarcations can help the space feel larger. You can evoke "rooms" with multiple seating areas, a tented or curtained bed, a window seat or built-in banquette, or even just a smartly placed table and chair. Paint signals an entry space 2 EMBRACE CHANGE Choose elements that switch-hit. Find a table that can function as both a desk and a…

CHRISTINE PITTEL: What's that elegant silvery-blue wallpaper doing in a kitchen? SHEILA BRIDGES: It's always a challenge to come up with something that's going to be exciting in a small space, and that wallpaper is unexpected. It's one of my own designs, inspired by a painted ceiling I saw in Italy. I love that kind of exotic, almost Middle Eastern pattern. There's nothing over the top about my kitchen, and the metallic wallpaper adds a little glamour. But what about practicality? As long as you have a backsplash, I don't see the issue. Like the other surfaces, it can be wiped clean with a damp sponge. The blue paint reminds me of a perfect summer day. It's such an uplifting color. It puts me in a good mood. My living…

1. Cabinet Inspired by vintage medical cabinets. With glass all around, towels or toiletries look great from any angle. Also in Dark Gray and Beige. Fabrikör, 22½" W × 18½" D × 59" H, $179. ikea.com. 2. Bath Products With a unique green tea fragrance, this new collection of bath products is invigorating and light—just the thing for warm weather. $22–$24. lavishbodyhome.com. 3. Tiles Patterns are etched into the surface, giving the tiles subtle dimension and texture. Cestino and Marquette mosaics from the Scribe Collection, $77–$344 per square foot. annsacks.com. 4. Sconce Industrial chic! It takes its cue from telephone pole–insulator covers. For use with Edison-style bulbs. Watt Wall Mounted Single Arm Sconce with Blue Plain Shade, $992. waterworks.com. 5. Brush Cleaner It's a little brush for…

I LOVE THE CLEAN, straight lines of Louis XVI– and Directoire-style pieces, like this 1940s French bergère. It has a classic yet modern look that mixes with almost any style or period. GIVE ME ANY HERMÈS accessory. Candles, trays, throws—everything they do is of the highest quality. The craftsmanship and design are simply perfection. I BOUGHT WEDGWOOD'S Singapore Bird china in London in the '60s. My grandmother liked it so much, she bought it too. She left hers to me—now I have place settings for 24! "To make a house a home, you've got to really live in it and make it your own. I think it was Billy Baldwin who said, 'Decorating is never successful unless it is personal.'" I FOUND THE MOST DIVINE-smelling detergents and softeners in Paris—and…

1. Ellerby Union Linen blend in Pink/Green, by Colefax and Fowler. cowtan.com. 2. Pink Hydrangea with Stripe Linen. greygardenscollections.com. 3. Sunswick Cotton in Blue with Dots. sisterparishdesign.com. 4. Dancing Daisy Cotton in Greens All Over, by Tillett Textiles. t4fabrics.com. 5. Dauphine Cotton/linen in China Blue, by Charles Faudree. stroheim.com. 6. Sylvan Linen/cotton in Blue and White. thibautdesign.com. 7. Incarnation Cotton in Fuchsia, by Christian Lacroix. designersguild.com.…

"I love Paris—who doesn't? My JOHN DERIAN PARIS TRAY [$48] is usually where I put my lipsticks and lip glosses." "I hang my necklaces over my mirror. I'm constantly changing them up." ROOST METRO SWIVEL MIRROR FROM TWIGS HOME & GARDEN [$142] "Stacked jewelry boxes keep my things tidy on a long console." GLOBAL VIEWS BARBARA BARRY LUXE ORGANIZER FROM ZINC DOOR [$88] "I have a bench at the foot of my bed that I pull over to sit on. My vanity is a cozy spot; it's completely personal and all mine. I keep my rings and earrings in leaf dishes and hang lockets around a bust that I bought in Paris." OLY CLAIRE BENCH IN ANTIQUED WHITE AND RAFFIA [$1,325]; MONICA RICH KOSANN PETITE INITIAL LOCKET, 44701 [$2,950]; MUSÉE…

FIND BALANCE Journalist Daniel Sieberg couldn't get away from his work. "My wife used to call me 'Glowworm' because my face was always illuminated by a screen in bed," he says. So he devised a four-step plan to help him—and now the rest of us—keep technology in its proper place. How do you know if a digital diet is right for you? "If someone is constantly frustrated by you being distracted on a mobile device, then it might be time. If your spouse rarely makes eye contact anymore, then it might be time. And if your kids seem distant and too engrossed in their virtual worlds, then it might be time to do it as a family." For more, read The Digital Diet by Daniel Sieberg. Three Rivers Press; $13.…

Have you ever seen anything so gorgeous?! This is a masterpiece of a dessert, a show-stopper made from meringue, whipped cream, and the bounty of berries that is the great gift of summer. It's a dish that makes you say, "I just can't wait to make this!" And the elegant presentation will—I have no doubt—completely mesmerize your friends. Don't let on how easy it is. Just let 'em think you've knocked yourself out. Pundits who are more scientific than I am about cooking make lots of assertions about meringue, so if you're interested, please do read up on it. If not, just follow my instructions and let the meringue sit in the oven overnight—without opening the oven door—to make sure it fully dries out. It'll be great. I think any…

To make the sofa in this Manhattan living room appear longer, designer Ashley Whittaker ordered a single cushion for the seat of the Century Furniture chesterfield, covered in a Rogers & Goffigon canvas: "It's more comfortable than individual cushions—no one falls into the cracks." The Billy Baldwin Studio slipper chair in a David Hicks linen from Lee Jofa is on a swivel, "so you can turn and talk to people at either end of the room," and the acrylic coffee table opens up the seating area. Hanna chair by Oly Studio in Cowtan & Tout's Barcelona. 800 Square feet LYGEIA GRACE: This is an apartment Holly Golightly would swoon over—please don't tell me a retired couple lives here. ASHLEY WHITTAKER: The owner is a delight—she's a single girl in her…

DOUGLAS BRENNER: How did you make a 725-square-foot, one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan feel so grand? KELLY GIESEN: People think, Small space, why bother? But I say, 'Amp it up! Don't skimp!' The less room you have, the more you appreciate über-luxury. Isn't that easier in a prewar building like this one that has plenty of original detail and light? It's funny to hear that, because everything only looks original. When I first walked into the apartment, this was a bare box without a shred of character. It was as dark as a dungeon, with shrimpy doors. Then I saw the storefront-size window and the 11½-foot-high ceiling, and I thought, Ooh, I could do something with this! I've been antiquing since I was a kid, and renovating a Baltimore row house…

1. Spatulas A simple pop of color that will brighten the kitchen. Handcrafted and painted in a range of eight cheerful hues by artisans in South Africa. Jacaranda Colorblocked Spatulas, $16 each. lydali.com. 2. Mini Speaker If you like a little music while cooking, this plug-in speaker takes up no counter space and is controlled by an iPhone or any Bluetooth device. Outlet Speaker, $100. bemwireless.com. 3. Brewer At just 11 inches tall, this single-cup mini brewer is great for small spaces. It heats and brews in under three minutes. In 10 colors. Keurig Mini Plus Brewer, $100–$125. kohls.com. 4. Pan Looks good, does good! For every one sold, 16 meals are donated to hungry families. Designed by Lauren Bush Lauren for FEED USA and Target. Medium…

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