House Beautiful Apr-14

Napkin Rings Set the table with these faux-wildflower napkin rings and conjure a summer field in bloom. Queen Anne's Lace Napkin Rings, 4½" H × 2¼" Dia., $6 each. crateandbarrel.com. 1. Chair With its subtly flared profile and extra-tall skirt, it's all about quiet elegance. Oasis Skirted Chair, 34" W × 35½" H × 35" D, from $1,800. centuryfurniture.com. 2. Dinner Bell Rally the troops with this iconic triangle—it has a leather strap for hanging. Forged Steel Dinner Bell, 13" × 13" × 13", $20. kaufmann-mercantile.com. 3. Pouf The wide band of deep garden green adds a refreshing dash of style. By Tommy Hilfiger. Braided Jute Pouf, 14" H × 18" Dia., $250. tommy.com. 4. Door Knocker A quick and easy front door upgrade in hefty brass, with lots of…

"Like an invitation to a party, a foyer should pique your interest. So I want something that has tons of wow factor, and this tomato red with coral undertones feels exciting and also makes people look good. It gives you a warm, healthy glow. The mirrored wall doubles the drama and reflects the dark chocolate walls in the adjacent dining room." TOBI FAIRLEY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS EMERALD RED TOMATO SW 6607 "I like to go big and I like to go bold in this transitional space. You're there for just brief moments of the day, so why not take the opportunity to have fun? I'm very into black on the wall right now—sexy, powerful, and as bold as it gets. With a mirror, a brass pendant, and a Moroccan tile floor in…

ABOVE: Barry painted the walls, ceiling, and moldings of her Los Angeles living room in soft grays. "The neutral palette allows the moments of color to pop," the designer says. She mixed found pieces with her own designs, including a sofa for Baker, a cocktail table for Henredon, and a carpet for Kravet. "Stick to one color, but do it in many shades. That's why we're mesmerized by the grains of sand on a beach and by the horizon—gradation makes us calm down." MY COVE SOFA IS SO SENSUOUS. IT HITS that note of warm contemporary, and it's generously proportioned so that two people can cozy up in it foot to foot. FAVORITE KITCHEN GADGET? My Paderno Spiralizer. You can swirl fruits and vegetables into ribbons. Plus, it's not…

"Add a bit of clash to your decorating scheme; it will make the room more interesting. Everything does not need to match!" QUICK FACTS LIVES IN New York City WORKED FOR Steven Gambrel OPENED Joshua Smith Inc. in 2012 WEBSITE joshuasmithinc.com LEFT: Smith grounded a family room with soaring ceilings in East Hampton, New York, by hanging an enormous pendant light and choosing solid pieces of furniture with rounded edges that add softness. "We wanted it to have the coziness of a cottage," the designer says. WHAT'S YOUR… 1. FAVORITE CHAIR Robsjohn-Gibbings's Klismos. The legs are so graceful and sculptural. 2. COVETED ANTIQUE PIECE An American Federal gilt convex mirror. I've always loved these! 3. BEDDING OF CHOICE Serena & Lily's Gobi sheets. The embroidered detail is a nice…

Folding fan, China, c. 1923. Courtesy of Sotheby's. ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN! SCAN THE PHOTO—YOU CAN ENTER THE CONTEST ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE NAME THIS COLOR AND YOU COULD WIN! 1. Come up with an evocative name that describes the color at left. Please include your reasoning in a sentence or two (50 words or less). BE INVENTIVE AND HAVE FUN! 2. Go to HOUSEBEAUTIFUL.COM/NAMETHISCOLOR—or scan the photo above with your mobile device—to enter, from March 14 through April 17, 2014. 3. We'll pick a winner who will receive a $100 AMERICAN EXPRESS GIFT CHECK! Three runners-up will each receive a copy of House Beautiful's newest book, Color: The Perfect Shade for Every Room. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. NAME THIS COLOR CONTEST. SPONSORED BY HEARST…

1. Circus Stripe By Coral & Tusk. Viscose on linen in Big Top. pollackassociates.com. 2. Grazalema By Gastón y Daniela. Viscose blend on cotton in Rosa/Lavanda. leejofa.com. 3. Shamiana By Ankasa. Linen on linen in Marigold. beaconhilldesign.com. 4. Undulating Lines Polyester on flax in Rose/Natural. vanderhurd.com. 5. Carriacou Viscose on linen in Multicolore. pierrefrey.com. 6. Bookend By Kit Kemp. Viscose on linen in Hot Pink. christopherfarrcloth.com. 7. Anisha By Echo Design. Cotton on linen in Magenta. kravet.com. 8. Manhattan Polyester on linen-wool in Dutch Gold. seemakrish.com. 9. Manolete Rayon-polyester on linen in Celeste. donghia.com. VIDEO SCAN THIS FABRIC TO MEET THE DESIGNERS AT CORAL & TUSK…