House Beautiful October 2013

Paper Folly A charming tabletop folly based on the famed Copper Tent in Stockholm's Haga Park. Crafted from Italian decorative papers. Haga Park Tent Folly, 8" W × 6" D × 9" H, $125, by Scanlon Apparati. hollyhockinc.com. FLIPBOOK SCAN THE FOLLY FOR A VISIT TO THE ARTIST'S STUDIO 1. Table Lamp Turned-wood knobs warm up this sleek piece by British designer Terence Conran. Beep Table Lamp, 41" H × 9" DIA (base), $260. jcpenney.com. 2. Tumbler In a deep, gorgeous hue, it also makes a great votive. Crafted in France. Large Hand-Blown Garnet Red Glass, 4½" H × 3½" DIA, $50, by Alessandra Branca. branca.com. 3. Pedestals All Grand Tour flair. Neoclassical Architectural Elements Spiral Column, 46½" H × 13½" DIA, $549, and Square Base Column, 53" H ×…

"I've always responded to Swedish interiors—maybe it's the quality of the light. The color I think of as Swedish gray is subtle and complex. You can see other tones in it, and that ambiguity is intriguing. Set it off with dark charcoal or bright white and a bouquet of pink garden roses." VICTORIA HAGAN BENJAMIN MOORE AURAFEATHER GRAY 2127-60 "My idea of Caribbean blue is this gorgeous turquoise that takes me straight to the beach. It's the color of water in the sunlight, with brightness as well as depth. And like all the Glidden blues, it has a beautiful undertone. It might be pretty intense in a whole room, but try it on one wall, a ceiling, shutters, or a door—all great ways to use a strong color." SUZANNE KASLER…

EVERYONE SHOULD get a measuring tape that has both inches and centimeters. This is the one I keep in my bag. I always have it with me because I always seem to need it. ABOVE: The Salon Chinois takes its name from the 18th-century chinoiserie murals that adorn its walls. But Corrigan designed it to be comfortable and inviting rather than grand. "European elegance infused with California casual" is how he describes his style. I LIKE VERSATILE PIECES. My Golden Arrow tables can be paired to make a cocktail table or used alone as side tables. With their classic, clean lines, they fit into just about any setting. IN FRANCE I HAVE 14 guest rooms. It was a challenge, but I made sure that no two are alike. I…

QUICK FACTS LIVES IN Los Angeles OPENED FIRM 2011 WEBSITE ryanwhitedesigns.com FOLLOW HIM ON INSTAGRAM ryanwhitedesigns ABOVE: White used Peter Dunham Textiles' Fig Leaf, one of his favorite fabrics, on the pair of chairs in this Hollywood Hills living room. LEFT: Of the artful shelves, White says: "For every project, I immediately start buying books, photographs, pottery, and fun little accessories. More than beautiful furniture, those are the things that make a room." WHAT'S YOUR… 1. COFFEE TABLE PHILOSOPHY Use a large one, like this vintage Karl Springer, to ground a room. 2. SOURCE FOR RUGSRestoration Hardware. [Shown, Flatweave Pinstripe in Ivory/Blue] 3. COLLECTIBLE Silver picture frames. This one is from Ralph Lauren Home. 4. FAVORITE PIECE Charles de Lisle's Chainsaw Chair. It's a work of art.…

The Photography of Modernist Cuisine. By Nathan Myhrvold. The Cooking Lab, $120. modernistcuisine.com. FEATHERED FERN 6005-5A VALSPAR SIGNATURE LIME SORBET GLG12 GLIDDEN PREMIUM GRANNY SMITH APPLE GLG02 GLIDDEN PREMIUM SAFARI GREEN GLG01 GLIDDEN PREMIUM JUNGLE THICKET 6003-4C VALSPAR SIGNATURE To shop for home furnishings in this palette, go to hsn.com/HBmarketplace…

PAINT "The green ceiling opens up the room and makes it feel a little bit happier." Waterborne Ceiling Paint in Iced Green No. 673. benjaminmoore.com. BRACKET "Inspired by an antique, the fan brackets bring in a touch of whimsy and just enough decorative embellishment." fan-shape wall bracket, $447. maitland-smith.com . CHAIR "Every bedroom should have a place for someone to sit other than on the bed. This slipper chair may be small in size, but it's still comfortable." millie chair, from $2,250. henredon.com. CABINET "With its sculptural shape and mirrored back, it's a tableau for books and objects that doesn't look like storage." ravenel bookcase, from $8,685. henredon.com. BED "A canopy creates a sense of enclosure. It's a little room within the room." maddock bed, $14,970.…