Indholdsfortegnelse for November 2013 i House Beautiful

Bouquet Seasonal flowers, artfully arranged. For every bunch you buy, another one is donated to a community organization, such as a women's shelter or an elder-care facility. Wild Thing Bouquet, $50. bloom2bloom.com. 1. Umbrellas Handmade in limited editions of vibrant waxed fabrics; 20 percent of profits supports survivors of sexual violence in the DR Congo. From 30" DIA for $395. marisols.org. 2. Soap All-natural, and each purchase funds rain-forest conservation and clean water for a child in need. Wildflower & Fern Bar, $22 for two. handinhandsoap.com. 3. Ceramic Box Molded from real vege- tables and finished with organic glaze by artisans at a fair-trade cooperative in Vietnam. Scallop Gourd, 5½" W × 6¼" D × 5" H, $45. abchome.com. 4. Paperweight Sculpture for your desk in handblown glass.…

LAMP "I love the architectural form and shape. The juxtaposition of the dark shade with the illuminated gold is also the perfect match." stampa lamp, 11" Dia × 22" H, $3,125. coupdetatsf.com . CONSOLE TABLE "The minute I saw it, I knew I wanted to use it, because it's gracious without being overbearing, modern without being too contemporary." Grand Tour Cocktail Table, 48" W × 26" D × 19" H, $3,150. centuryfurniture.com. WALLPAPER "A metallic wallcovering reflects light. On the ceiling, it warms up the space and makes it more inviting." Gold Leaf Grid, to the trade. phillipjeffries.com . FABRICS "It's lucky when you find fabrics with similar colors yet different personalities." maduray by gastón y daniela, to the trade. brunschwig.com . Dunmoore leather, to the…

Knapton Hill Round Dining Table Add a leaf to turn the 48" DIA circle into a 66" W oval. 30" H, $1,699. lexington.com. Pastry Dining Table Flips open to 118" L. As shown, 59" L × 33½" W × 31½" H, $3,199. arhaus.com. Spoon Table Lightweight, sturdy, and collapses quickly for storage. 55⅛" L × 29¼" W × 28⅓" H, $1,999. kartell.com. Samana Cove Dining Table Goes from 66" L × 30" H to 84" L × 35" H with a leaf and leg extensions. 40" W, $635. broyhillfurniture.com. I Maestri Table Legs fold in to convert the 69¾" L × 49" W drop leaf to console size. 29½" H, $6,080. cassinausa.com. Mt. Lebanon Shaker Work Table Wooden wheels make it easy to move around. 60" L × 33" W…

"I took inspiration from the vintage container for this romantic, old-fashioned arrangement—that powdery peach color just did it for me. I worked with black ligustrum berries and greens, apricot parrot tulips, Baronesse roses, and peach amaryllis. It's a classic look and a warm invitation to join the party." ASHLEY BAILEY, FLORAL DESIGNER "Fall is a time of natural bounty, so I incorporated fruits and vegetables into the centerpieces I designed for a wedding. In keeping with the rich purple theme of the table decor, I mixed bowls of plums and black grapes with arrangements of Amnesia roses, figs, and berries." DAVID MONN, EVENT PLANNER "This trio of glass-and-concrete terrariums was created for a client's large dining room table. I used a selection of unusual and fuzzy-leaf kalanchoe plants, tillandsia, cholla…

1. Reynolds An Oushak style in a gorgeous sunbaked palette. Hand-knotted wool, 6' × 9', $3,550. ralphlaurenhome.com. 2. Tabriz 6977 The softly worn design makes it look as if it has been passed down for generations. Hand-knotted wool, 9' × 12', to the trade. warpandweft.com. 3. Moderne Geometric A classic pattern with contemporary, graphic appeal. Hand-knotted wool, 8' × 10', $3,595. restorationhardware.com. 4. Borlu Unexpected neutrals and looser lines freshen up a traditional design. Hand-knotted wool, 6' × 9', $6,264. stephanieodegard.com. 5. Ottoman Artichoke An exotic motif in vivid vegetable-dye hues. Hand-knotted wool, 6' × 9', $5,510. therugcompany.com. 6. Lotus Inspired by antique damasks and hand-cut for sumptuous texture. Hand-knotted wool, in Ocean, 5' × 8', $2,135. capelrugs.com.…

I'VE SEEN AUDIENCES FALL IN LOVE with Charlotte Moss, one of the leading interior designers of our time. She's spoken on topics ranging from ethics for design bloggers to "When Did Pretty Become a Bad Word?" Her book A Visual Life: Scrapbooks, Collages, and Inspirations should be in every design library. And her influence doesn't stop there. Fabric lines for Fabricut and an upcoming collection for Century Furniture have been shaped by her discerning, meticulous eye. Since the early 1980s, Charlotte has given all of us who are obsessed with beauty so much to enjoy. For this issue, we invited her to collaborate with us. You could say we've gone shopping with an expert, met some of her friends, and learned a lot along the way. We've also included two…

A picture of a room can only convey so much. Sometimes you want to know: How does that fabric feel? What sounds do you hear? WHAT DO YOU SMELL? A fragrance industry maestro, a real "nose," takes inspirationfrom five stylish rooms and picks scents that evoke their true personalities. With its vibrant mix of colors, textures, and art, this room feels both elegant and exotic. I get an Yves Saint Laurent in the 1970s vibe. Think of the scent of his iconic Opium: spicy, woody, smoky. COSTES CANDLE KEY NOTES Spice, wood, and incense tempered with a discreet thread of natural rose. Modernist yet sensual, stark yet inviting, in this bedroom/art gallery…

BARBARA KING: I'll bet you've heard a joke or two about the 50 shades of gray in this house. MARSHALL WATSON: We laughed about it ourselves even before the book came out because of the sheer number. There are 72 shades of gray here. Everything is tinged with gray! The obvious next question is, Why? I know bright colors like turquoises and pinks and greens are what you ordinarily see in Florida, but my client wanted to do something different. When she suggested a tonal, muted palette of grays, my senior designer, Kate Reid, and I thought it would be interesting to do that in a tropical climate: It's more a sophisticated, New York look. But frankly, we needed to use cool tones because the sun is intense in Naples,…

CHRISTINE PITTEL: There's something about smoky mirror… NANCY EPSTEIN: It says glamour—an Art Deco, Hollywood-inspired glamour that's elegant, not glitzy. Mirror will make a room feel larger, but mirror that's 100 percent clear can be annoying. There are certain angles you really don't want to see yourself from. With antiqued mirror, you get the illusion of space without all those multiple glaring reflections. And I deliberately used it on just the upper half of the walls. What's on the other half? Calacatta Gold marble, which is also on the floor. The marble is polished on the walls and honed on the floor, to be more slip-resistant. Then, since the room is large, we did that decorative tile insert in the middle of the floor, like a carpet. With quatrefoils. What…

1. "At my mom's house, we have a hokey tradition of wearing feather hats, or at least placing them on the table and seeing who has enough wine to put one on. The most intimate moments are when everyone feels right being silly." CELERIE KEMBLE, INTERIOR DESIGNER 2. "I love setting a beautiful table for the under-13 set, complete with See's chocolate turkeys for place cards." DANIELLE ROLLINS, AUTHOR, SOIRéE: ENTERTAINING WITH STYLE Milk Chocolate Turkeys, $15 for three. sees.com. 3. "I'm the go-to turkey guy. Usually I brine in a cast-iron pot, anything from a nice Le Creuset to an inexpensive canning pot. But last year, my turkey was so obscenely big—a 30-pounder—that I ran to Home Depot for a plastic barrel!" NATHAN TURNER, INTERIOR DESIGNER Goose Pot,…

"I want to paint a room gray—the color of a thundercloud—in a semi-gloss finish so it reflects the light and looks almost watery. And I would paint everything—walls, trim, and ceiling—because that feels more modern than picking out the trim in another color. Then I'd accent the walls with an antique gilt-frame mirror and a Cy Twombly painting." BRENDA MICKEL BENJAMIN MOORE REGAL SELECT CHELSEA GRAY HC-168 "I'm longing to try this acid yellow-green, which is slightly poisonous but in a marvelous way. It's a wonderful foil for crisp white accents or dark and brooding contrasts. Teal, white, silver, red, or black would look beautiful against it. Some rooms are meditative and others are stimulating, and this would definitely be a stimulating, compelling room." MADELINE STUART SYDNEY HARBOUR PAINTS PREMIUM…

KEEPING HOUSE You like things just so in your home, but find it difficult to keep them that way. Enter House Pad, a brand-new app developed by Michael Bruno, founder of the website 1stdibs, to help him manage his two residences. The app lets you take notes about what needs to get done and holds them in a queue until they're dealt with. Family members, the housekeeper, a gardener can log into the app (it tallies hours worked too) and see the list. Store and share images of rooms, closets, and surfaces with comments about how you want things arranged—where the linens go, how to set the table for a party. The app has English and Spanish versions, with more on the way, and can translate instructions into dozens of…

1. Angkor Silk in Scarlet. jimthompson.com. 2. Congo Cotton-rayon in Emerald. studiofournyc.com. 3. Sari Linen-silk in Durga, by Perrine Rousseau. altforliving.com. 4. Tweel Stripe Cotton-wool in Green/Purple/Yellow. rosecumming.com. 5. Tree Fingers Cotton-linen in Color 09. rruka.com. 6. Khadi Cotton in Grecian Blue/White. laurenhwangbespoke.com. 7.Mela Silk-cotton in Swan. weitznerlimited.com. 8. Pierre Cotton in Tobacco. chapastextiles.com. 9. Jakarta Cotton-linen in Toffee. suzannetuckerhome.com. 10. Mist Lignes Linen in Anthracite, by Perrine Rousseau. altforliving.com.…

From Jackie Onassis to Pat Buckley, he's worked with the grandest of grande dames. This Alabama-born designer knows from experience that a little grandeur at home is perfectly fine. BARBARA KING: That is the high-rise of beds. RICHARD KEITH LANGHAM: It's huge—11 feet tall. I like this monumental bed in my small room. I've always had a thing for beds with presence. Yours evokes pageantry, a sense of ceremony. That makes me think of clients I once had who were newlyweds. I extended the posts of their rice bed five feet and put a pelmet canopy on top. When he saw it he said, 'You turned our honeymoon bed into a Mardi Gras float!' Jackie Onassis was a client. Did you do her bed? I redid it. She had a…

BOWL A whimsical bowl makes a meal fun for everyone. Le Petit Cuisinier Gourmand Coupe, 7¼" DIA, $70. devinecorp.net. CUP Little boys love anything that has wheels—even if it's a porcelain cup. Wings and Wheels Mug, 6 oz., $170. herendusa.com. PLATE A rocking horse motif gives a playful spin to a classic equestrian theme. Adada Plate, 7½" DIA, $185. hermes.com. DISH An 18th-century drawing captures the first hot air balloon flight. Les Aeronefs Dessert Plate, 10½" DIA, $383 for set of six. pierrefrey.com. ABOVE: " Putting four candlesticks around the flower arrangement is a Swedish tradition I learned from my mother," Heimbold says. "I like elements with a bit of history, because they're great conversation starters and make the table personal." Vintage candlesticks and dinner-ware. Festival dinner napkins, $55…

Growing up I was always aware of rooms. The pretty rooms, the big inviting rooms, the ones that were stiff and unwelcoming, where children were not allowed. There were the fancy rooms we dreamed we would have when we grew up, and there were the girlie bedrooms we swooned over. As much about our physical comfort as our intellectual satisfaction, rooms are metaphors for our lives. They echo our memories, hold evidence of our accumulated knowledge, and often whisper about our dreams for the future. What makes a room work, what makes it wonderful, is nothing you can see: It's called atmosphere. The enthusiasm that created it, the joy of living in it, the vitality expressed through sharing it, all of this is silently, invisibly present. Atmosphere…

CHRISTINE PITTEL: Everywhere I look in this apartment, I see amazing details—like that fluted wall in the foyer. What's the idea behind that? PHOEBE HOWARD: First, let me tell you how we work together. Jim did all the interior architecture; I did the decorating. So the question goes to Jim. JAMES HOWARD: I took this apartment down to raw concrete and steel, reconfiguring doors and windows to open it up and improve the layout. The ceilings were low, so I had to get creative, constructing coffers in between the beams and pipes to take your eye to the highest point. In the foyer, I wanted to do something to emphasize the vertical, and the fluted wood gave it a nice upward push. And then you got even more creative with…

CHRISTINE PITTEL: What inspired that beautiful blue? BETH MARTELL: Our client, Rose Marie Bravo, showed us an old wooden candlestick and said, 'This is the color I want.' And our painter matched it. ROSE MARIE BRAVO: I was trying to get that French blue, with a little purple in it. Although I've never met a blue I didn't like. I can see that. Why did you decide to redo your kitchen? RMB: I have seven grandchildren, and I needed a place for everybody to sit and have tea. Tea is a major pastime. I have a collection of teacups—from my mother, my husband's mother, from friends—and when the girls come over, they pick out which ones they're going to use, and I brew the tea with real leaves and a…

1. Mirrors The pared-down design, finished with a colorful rolled-steel edge, marries easily with just about any style of room. Grant Mirror, 19" DIA, $125 each (also in White). schoolhouseelectric.com. 2. Storage Basket Perfectly sized to hide unsightly rolls of toilet paper or any other unmentionables. Sedona Grey Lidded Rectangular Tote, 14" W × 6" D × 6¼" H, $25. crateandbarrel.com. 3. Bath Foam With extracts of algae, the appropriately named cleanser nourishes and pampers the skin with a clean, fresh scent. The Sea Nourishing Bath Foam, $32. copperstrawberry.com. 4. Hardware The sinuous lines of this collection—produced from 100 percent recycled aluminum—add an organic element to the bath. Botero, available in knobs and pulls, $16–$135. duverre.com. 5. Vanity Handcrafted by artisans using wood rescued from old barns, this vanity has…

You can go to design school, take courses in decorative arts, and practice making floor plans. But nothing beats having a mentor who can show you the ropes—as these prominent interior designers attest. MENTEE FRANK BABB RANDOLPH WORKED FOR BALDWIN LATE 1960S–EARLY '70S. "I DON'T THINK I WOULD HAVE STAYED IN THIS FIELD IF IT HADN'T BEEN FOR BILLY." "I took care of Billy's clients in Washington, D.C. Interior design in D.C. was such a small community then—we didn't even have a design center. But Billy inspired me and opened my eyes. He introduced me to painted furniture and took me to buy batiks from China Seas, both of which I still use." MENTEE HEATHER GARRETT WORKED FOR COUTURIER IN 2000. "I LEARNED TO GO DEEP…

Garden Tulip The Glessner House, an Arts and Crafts gem in Chicago, is filled with floral William Morris wallpapers. In Indigo/Brick. zoffany.com. Edith Wharton's Botanical Tiles A charming paper based on one in a bathroom at the Mount, the 1902 Berkshires estate of the celebrated writer, who was also a design wiz. scalamandre.com. Augustine Hummingbirds flutter across this pattern from Rhode Island's Gilded Age Blithewold Mansion. In Document Off-White. thibautdesign.com. Jefferson Trellis The boundary between inside and out blurs in this design, found in a guest room at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Virginia. adelphipaperhangings.com. Décor Chinois An exuberant scene printed with 1832 wood blocks and still decorating the Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester, Massachusetts. zuber.fr. Celestial Swag A distinctive, hand-printed stripe inspired by a paper…

"My vanity is feminine—but not in a froufrou way. It's tailored, elegant, and edited. I really have to work to keep it that way. I have a collection of photographs above my vanity, the centerpiece being Elliott Erwitt's California Kiss. I found the midcentury sconces shopping in Italy for a client, but somehow they never quite got them. The vanity itself is Barbara Barry for Baker. I love the classic fluting. It's just a terribly sexy piece. I think there's no greater luxury than sitting down and putting on your makeup at your vanity." LADY'S DESK BY BARBARA BARRY, RITZ DINING CHAIR BY THOMAS PHEASANT, TRIPTYCH MIRROR BY BILL SOFIELD, ALL FOR BAKER "I get more compliments on my skin since I started using YSL LE TEINT TOUCHE ÉCLAT [$55]…

IN WITH THE OLD: CLASSIC DéCOR FROM A TO Z. BY JENNIFER BOLES. POTTER STYLE; $35. crownpublishing.com. "CLASSIC DESIGN NEVER GOES OUT OF style, whether in fashion or interior decorating. If you cull through centuries' worth of furniture, fabrics, and decorative details, you'll find a wealth of designs that have transcended the ages thanks to their utterly simple lines and shapes, or their perennial good looks and flair. After all, just because the klismos chair can trace its roots to the ancient world, it doesn't mean that it's an outdated relic. In fact, the klismos chair remains one of the most modern-looking chairs, something perhaps attributed to its restrained design. And what about toile? Yes, it's a traditional fabric, but it can look rather daring when rendered in bright colors…

When I moved to New York in the mid-1990s, there were so many hostesses and hosts who gave easy, elegant, fun lunches and dinners. They were well known for their parties, and though varied in their accomplishments and lives, they all seemed to understand the power of simple, chic, crowd-pleasing food: baked potatoes with caviar, crabmeat au gratin, gussied-up grits…even meatloaf. The host most noted for serving meatloaf was legendary fashion designer Bill Blass. Truth be told, I didn't find his version nearly as delicious as it was famous, though he entertained so well that it couldn't have mattered less. In the realm of memorable evenings, one of my standouts was a dinner around 1998 at grande dame Casey Ribicoff's Sutton Place apartment. There were 18 guests, and we were…

FAMILY HEIRLOOMS GET A NEW LEASE ON LIFE WHEN MIXED WITH BOLD COLORS AND SPIRITED PATTERNS CARRIE NIEMAN CULPEPPER: This Nashville house has one foot in the present and one in the past. MARKHAM ROBERTS: The family has very beautiful, very good, old English and American furniture, as well as a lot of handsome equestrian art. So what we tried to do was use all of that stuff but mix it with more contemporary pieces, such as some casual, easy-going furnishings and abstract photography. It certainly has a youthful spirit for a traditional home. Who lives here? The clients are in their 40s with two daughters. They have tons of friends and their friends have kids. They entertain really casually, barbecuing, hanging out by the pool. They wanted to thoroughly…

He always woke at first light, eager to get on with the day. For Thomas Jefferson, living was an art to be mastered, and no detail was too small to escape his notice, whether political and philosophical or architectural and artistic. Meals were not only to sustain the body but also to feed the soul. Houses were not only to shield one from the elements but also to broaden the imagination. Paintings and sculpture were not only to fill space but also to shape one's sense of history and identity. Gardens were not only to produce flowers and fruits and vegetables but also to connect oneself inextricably to the natural world. President and philosopher, patriot and intellectual, aesthete and architect, Thomas Jefferson is the Founder who charms us most. "Mr.…

1. Dining Bench This versatile piece has the feel of a cozy banquette. Hayden Dining Bench in Concrete, 67" W × 30" D × 41" H, $450. worldmarket.com. 2. Pet Bowls Fido may not appreciate the difference, but you will. Slip-coat stoneware available in 14 colors. Basics Dog Bowl, 10" DIA, $32, and Cat Bowl, 6" DIA, $20. judyjacksonstoneware.com. 3. Vacuum It's a mop and a vacuum in one! And it does both jobs simultaneously, which saves you time and energy. Dyson Hard Vacuum Cleaner, $330. dyson.com. 4. Jar An acacia-wood lid gives this timeless Ball-type jar, with its classic wire-bale closure, a fresh update. Wooden Bale Top Jar, 34 oz., $40, from ChabaTree. valerieconfections.com. 5. Sink Good looks aside, this sink has function in mind.…

A listing of designers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers featured in this issue. For complete product information, go to housebeautiful.com/resources. THE SYMBOL (T) = TO THE TRADE. 'To the trade' means a manufacturer sells primarily to design professionals. Many design centers have decorating services that can be accessed by the public. Fabric shops, workrooms, and online services may be able to place an order for you. PAINT BENJAMIN MOORE 855-724-6802 benjaminmoore.com DONALD KAUFMAN COLOR donaldkaufmancolor.com FARROW & BALL 888-511-1121 farrow-ball.com GLIDDEN 800-454-3336 glidden.com PRATT & LAMBERT 800-289-7728 prattandlambert.com SYDNEY HARBOUR PAINTS 310-652-2800 sydneyharbourpaints.com VALSPAR 800-845-9061 valsparpaint.com FABRIC & WALLCOVERING BRUNSCHWIG & FILS (T) 800-538-1880 brunschwig.com CASAMANCE (T) through Ernest Gaspard & Associates 404-233-8645 ernestgaspard.com CHELSEA EDITIONS (T) 212-758-0005 chelseatextiles.com CLAREMONT (T) 212-486-1252 claremontfurnishing.com CLARENCE HOUSE (T) 800-221-4704 clarencehouse.com COWTAN &…