Indholdsfortegnelse for May-14 i House Beautiful

Key Tags A playful, colorful way to organize keys for pretty much any place in your life—and some that might exist only in your imagination. 2"× ¾, $15 each. variouskeytags.com. 1. Planters Perfect for tiny houseplants or for growing herbs on a windowsill. Striped Terracotta Pots, 3"Dia.× 2"H, $8; 4"Dia.× 2¾"H, $12; 5"Dia.× 5¾"H, $19. westelm.com. 2. Table A pretty form made from surprising materials: sheet metal hand-shaped over an oak base. Gray Skirted Table, 37"W× 33"H × 17"D, $998. grayliving.com. 3. Lamp One of three shapes in a new handmade and hand-glazed collection. Charleston Lamp in Bolero with Brushed Gold Base, 23"H× 9"Dia., $950. oomphonline.com. 4. Salad Spoons Add a punch of color to your next outdoor tablesetting. Temple Servers in Magenta Swirl, 3"W× 12"L,…

"A room needs low things, high things, things at different levels to move your eye around and give a space energy. If everything is the same height, it doesn't make sense." WHAT'S YOUR… 1. WALL MIRROR OF CHOICE Bungalow 5's Romano. With its shimmer and shape, it feels both Deco and modern. 2. LIGHTING OBSESSION David Wiseman's pendants—showstoppers. Together they'd make an innovative chandelier. 3. FANTASY FABRIC Anything Fortuny. I'm using Cilindri on a client's bench right now, and it's very exciting! 4. COLLECTING WEAKNESS Majolica. I've been shopping for it since I was a kid. It's so colorful and pretty. 5. GO-TO CHAIR Billy Baldwin's slipper chair. It's timeless, and the size is great for small spaces. I like to do the seat and frame in different fabrics. 6.…

1. Kabba Kabba Polyester in Yellow. martynlawrencebullard.com. 2. Conservatory By Thomas Paul. Acrylic in Green. duralee.com. 3. Key West By China Seas. Acrylic in Multi Blues. quadrillefabrics.com. 4. Marrakech Acrylic in Green. kathrynireland.com. 5. Ravenna By Michael Szell. Acrylic in Grey. christopherfarrcloth.com. 6. Jamesport Polyester in Cove Blue. serenaandlily.com. 7. Resort Batik Polyester in Indigo. ralphlaurenhome.com. 8. Island Coral By John Hutton. Acrylic in Geranium Red. perennialsfabrics.com. 9. Big Sur Polyester in Surfgrass. chrisbarretttextiles.com. 10. Flowerama Polyester in Lawn. fabricut.com.…

1. Gilda By Currey & Company. Base, 41" W × 30" H × 24" D; mirror, 36" W × 28" H. As shown, $3,540. gracehomefurnishings.com . 2. Juliette Base, 47¼" W × 30" H × 21¾" D; flip-up mirror panel, 18" W × 21" H. $1,975. ligne-roset-usa.com . 3. Cabana In Light Blue Cerused Oak. Base, 47¼" W × 30" H × 22" D; flip-up mirror panel, 15" W × 22" H. $2,195. ducducnyc.com. 4. Hayworth In Espresso. Base, 42" W × 31" H × 18" D; mirror, 39" W × 24" H. As shown, $600. pier1.com. 5. X-Base Set In Black. Base, 36" W × 30½" H × 20" D; mirror, 32" W × 22½" H; bench, 14" W × 18½" H × 18" D. $200. target.com. 6. Bermuda…

"The skylight in my closet provides amazing natural light. I collect vintage pieces, and keeping it all organized is key. My jewelry is in shallow, fabric-lined drawers so I can see everything easily." KELLY WEARSTLER, INTERIOR DESIGNER "I turned a closet in my Manhattan living room into a shoe cupboard. The shelves are perfectly scaled for wedges, sneakers, heels, and boots, and the blue interior hides scuff marks and complements the shoes. I almost always leave the door open!" MICHELLE SMITH INTERIOR DESIGNER "Because my bedroom, bath, and closet are in the attic of my house, space is at a premium. I utilized the angled areas under the eaves and installed hanging bars and pullout shelves. It's all perfectly hidden behind tongue-and-groove paneling with invisible touch-latch doors. I sleep in…

"For the centerpiece, I wanted something gardeny but still a little wild. I like to limit my palette for an arrangement to two or three colors, and here the purple conveys spring in an unusual way, without the expected orange or yellow. "I love incorporating vintage elements onto a table. Not too much, or it looks dated, but a touch feels really special. I collect Depression-era glass, which is a great way to add color. The glasses here bring out the green in my rich botanical scheme. The ceramic chargers and plates pick that up too but are modern and fresh. The gold flatware has warmth and sparkle, but it's matte and not the typical silver, so again it's that note of surprise." ABOVE: Alison Evans Dinner Plates, $125…

Designer Lilly Bunn relaxes in the Manhattan living room she designed for a young client. Glossy walls painted in Benjamin Moore Aura in Bittersweet Chocolate create a sophisticated backdrop for simple, clean-lined pieces like the Parsons coffee table, wrapped in lacquered grass cloth, from Bungalow 5. Dinner is served on an acrylic table by Kartell that seems to take up less space because it practically disappears. Bar table from West Elm. A custom sofa, covered in Pindler & Pindler's Ghent, is flanked by a pair of Chippendale armchairs by Jonathan Adler. "The chairs are light and easy to move around," says Bunn. Throw pillows from Wolf Home and Madeline Weinrib add color and texture. Curtain fabric by Kravet. Anjelica lamps and Anton side tables from Bungalow 5. Sisal rug from…

In a Palm Beach, Florida, living room, Quadrille's Island Ikat on the banquette and chairs creates the atmosphere of "a tropical cabana," says designer T. Keller Donovan. The valance in Brun schwig & Fils' Coral is embel lished with Robert Allen's Scroll Braid. Slipper chairs from Duralee are "big enough for two people to sit and share secrets." Owner Kay Gilman on the daybed in her home office. A vintage breakfront, filled with books that belonged to Gilman's father, adds character and tradition to the airy, light-filled living room. White tufted armchair by Thibaut Fine Furniture. Donovan designed the white-painted étagère to divide the two seating areas. Walls are sheathed in Thibaut's Tahitian Weave grass cloth for luxurious texture. Trays under twin coffee tables from Oomph catch stray books, newspapers,…

1. Island A new design with retro appeal: lacquer finish, icebox handles, and a food-safe oak top. Cabin Kitchen Island, 48" W × 38" H × 29" D, $999. westelm.com. 2. Ketchups Handcrafted in small batches, the Ketchup Collection includes Sherry, Smokey BBQ, and Champagne. $20 for three 10-oz. jars. victoriaamory.com. 3. Pot Holders Bahamas-inspired motifs are block-printed on cotton. By Angela Beck. From left, Petra Green, Claire, and Lobster Shack, 8" × 12", $36 for a pair. pomegranateinc.com. 4. Knives It's all about their palette of happy colors. From left, a paring, vegetable, and serrated knife, and a peeler. Opinel Kitchen Essentials in Pink, $78 for the set. poshchicago.com. 5. Refrigerator The innovative extra compartment gives easy access to most-used items. Super-Capacity 4-Door French-Door Refrigerator with Door-in-Door, 35¾" W…

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 C2 PAINT 716-853-5776 c2paint.com FARROW & BALL 888-511-1121 farrow-ball.com GLIDDEN 800-454-3336 glidden.com PRATT & LAMBERT 800-289-7728 prattandlambert.com RALPH LAUREN PAINT 800-379-7656 ralphlaurenhome.com SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 800-474-3794 sherwin-williams.com VALSPAR 800-845-9061 valsparpaint.com FABRIC & WALLCOVERING BRUNSCHWIG & FILS (T) 800-538-1880 brunschwig.com CLARENCE HOUSE (T) 800-221-4704 clarencehouse.com DONGHIA (T) 212-935-3713 donghia.com DURALEE (T) 800-275-3872 duralee.com FATHEAD 877-328-4323 fathead.com FORTUNY (T) 212-753-7153 fortuny.com GLANT (T) 800-884-5268 glant.com GRAY LINE LINEN 888-332-9615 graylinelinen.com HINSON (T) through Donghia 212-935-3713 donghia.com HOLLAND & SHERRY (T) 212-355-6241 hollandandsherry.com HOLLY…

"I find it relaxing when ever any dark, rich color is used throughout a room. Your eye is not jumping from dark walls to light trim, and you sink into the color just as you'd sink into a comfortable sofa. It's almost as if you're swimming in it. And it opens up the space, because you can't see where the boundaries are." EDDIE LEE VALSPAR SIGNATURE Purple Royalty 4009-10 "Imagine sitting back in a wicker chair on a veranda, sipping a martini, and reading F. Scott Fitzgerald. This lightest of greens has the dappled, fading light of a summer afternoon. It allows you to be quiet. It doesn't shout; it's still." WHITNEY STEWART C2 LUXESEEDLING C2-188 "Nothing is more soothing in a bedroom than this celestial blue. Pretty and fresh,…

HERMISTON RED 5-20 PRATT & LAMBERT ACCOLADE WATER CHESTNUT GLN05 GLIDDEN PREMIUM WALNUT BARK GLN20 GLIDDEN PREMIUM MATTÉ 7-21 PRATT & LAMBERT ACCOLADE 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 April 18 through May 22, 2014. 3. We'll pick a winner who will receive a $500 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. ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN! SCAN THE PHOTO—YOU CAN ENTER THE CONTEST ON YOUR MOBILE…

CABINET "The color combo and strong geometry give it personality. It's like a piece of art that also functions as storage." Stella cabinet by Ceci Thompson, 31" W × 12" D × 39" H, $399. cb2.com. RUG "I grew up in a Turkish culture, in which rugs are passed down. This one dresses up the apartment but will also work well in other interiors as the owner grows older." Dalga Tulu rug, 8" × 10", $4,500. sarabengurshop.com. MIRROR "The round shape and straw material add a little depth to the wall of artwork." Daisy woven mirror, 25½" Dia., $148. serenaandlily.com. TABLE & LAMP "I love these two pieces together. The table is a touch exotic but feels compatible with the room. And the lamp is glass, so…

DASH & ALBERT Flatweaves inspired by classic woven textiles. By Bunny Williams. Recycled materials. dashandalbert.com. FROM LEFT: Cleo in Moss, 5' × 8', $870. Jack, 5' × 8', $483. Annabelle in Moss, 5' × 8', $483. LOLOI Patterns from antiquity with Palm Springs style. By Dann Foley. Hand-hooked polypropylene. loloirugs.com. FROM LEFT: PM_01 in Blue Green, 5' × 7½', $419. PM_05 in Brown Green, 5' × 7½', $419. PM_04 in Slate Taupe, 5' × 7½', $419. RESTORATION HARDWARE Monochromatic designs with universal appeal. rh.com. FROM LEFT: Perennials Pinstripe. By Ann Sutherland. Flat-woven acrylic in Navy, 5' × 7', $995. Hand-Knotted Awning Stripe. By Ben Soleimani. Flat-woven polypropylene in Marine, 8' × 10', $1,099. Recycled Lattice. By Ben Soleimani. Flat-woven polypropylene in Blue/Grey, 8' × 10', $839.…

HOME OFFICE "A desk that encourages you not to sit or stand all day boosts productivity and wellness, and the proper positioning of your work surface and computer are key. Your arms should bend at 90 degrees to use the keyboard, which should be close to your body. Laptop users should invest in a separate keyboard for when they're not on the go. Take breaks and stretch throughout the day." 1. The curved, segmented shape of the Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard puts your forearms in a relaxed position, and the cushioned palm rest supports your wrists. $130; microsoft.com. 2. Like Mom said, sit up straight! The Lumo Lift attaches to your shirt via a magnet and vibrates when you slouch. The Ergonomics app guides you through stretches. Lumo Lift, from $79;…

Trends are trends and traditions are traditions, and rarely do the two mix, but this cake is a hybrid. It's my favorite kind of thing—a classic with a twist. These days, I'm sure you've seen salted caramel everywhere. And caramel cakes are a beloved staple across the South, from mansions to trailers—few birthdays, deaths, or holidays are celebrated without them. This month, I have a new yet timeless flavor explosion just for you: my six-layer Salted Caramel Cake. Fair warning, the tastes are powerful, so don't be surprised when the scrumptious combination is both sweet and salty. The cake itself is easy. Although there are lots of small steps, they are all described in the recipe. The crumb of it is superrich, fine, and delicate, a direct result of how…

"The dining room light is great during the day, and then the room takes on a totally different feel when we entertain at night," says designer Brooke Davenport of her Los Angeles home. A mix of seating—a pair of 18th-century Swedish chairs from JF Chen, a trio by Dan Marty Design slipcovered in Glant linen—surrounds a custom table. Walls in Benjamin Moore Aura in Silver Lake. Rug, Waldo's Designs. Davenport and daughters Charlotte, 6, and Chloe, 13. A large-scale mirror from Mecox Gardens helps open the space with the sense of a doorway to another room beyond the living room. A cool palette of charcoal, pale grays, and creams creates a clean backdrop and contrast for contemporary woven furniture. Sofa and chair, Ralph Lauren Home. Coffee table, Gregorius Pineo. Floor…

Once upon a time, there lived a fabulous It girl, Frances Davison, known to all her family and friends as Frankie. Because she was a dashing iconoclast with pots of money (her father was J. P. Morgan's most trusted partner), her 1926 marriage to Ward Cheney, the handsome heir to the Cheney silk empire, was heralded as the wedding of the season. By day, she ran an inno vative art gallery. By night, she mingled with stylish, arty, and influential friends. Yet there was one thing that eluded this glamorous creature: a decorator who understood her. Not someone who would merely dress rooms in expensive fabrics and the latest trends, but one who saw beyond the dazzle, the sophistication, and the Schlumberger jewels and could create true homes for Cheney…

CHRISTINE PITTEL: It looks like you didn't touch a thing. MADELINE STUART: Good, because that's exactly what we wanted. Our mandate, when we took on the restoration of this 1930s Spanish Revival house, was to create the impression that it had barely changed since it was built. It used to belong to the great Broadway and Holly wood hoofer Ann Miller, but it had sadly deteriorated. Every surface had to be redone. Wait a minute. You mean nothing here is original? Only the shower door frames, which were the most spectac ular I'd ever seen, with all this intricate detailing on the nickel. We had them completely reworked and replated. But the rest—every arch, every tile, every sink, every cabinet—is new. We had to gut each bathroom and start over,…

"It was color everywhere, as you can see from my painting—a red carpet, pink-and-green wallpaper, matching curtains. I don't know what my mother was thinking. I remember telling her that I couldn't wait until it all wore out so we could start over!" LULU DE KWIATKOWSKI "I had the classic boy's room—maple furniture, pale blue walls. I hated it. When I was 16, I was allowed to redecorate it. I painted the walls dark chocolate brown and the inside of the closet bright red, and I hung a gaslight from the ceiling. At the foot of the bed I put an 18th- century lap desk, which I bought on layaway from an antiques dealer for 50 cents a week. I was already really into collecting." MARIO BUATTA "My dad was,…

"I don't believe in, 'Whoops, I almost got it right.' I draw out everything. The closest I get to an accident is when I spill a drink." SPEAKMAN SHOWERHEADS are my go-to whenever possible—they have excellent flow and adjustability and are easy to fix. They work. CHAIRS ARE MY passion. As one of my clients said, with me, "to chair" is a verb—getting the right mix in a room is crucial. Rose Tarlow's saber-leg design is so graceful, and the pitch of it is perfect. I COLLECT BASKETS, AND Wedgwood's Nantucket Basket pattern has been my everyday china for decades. NEWCASTLE'S RAFFIA wallcovering is durable and great looking. I hung it in my office more than 20 years ago. You can't kill it. I WAS A GOFER FOR Billy Baldwin…

BARBARA KING: Your room has a softness that makes me think 'peaceful sleep.' NINA CAMPBELL: It is quite calming with all these gentle pink and blue flowers around me, a magical garden. I've just redone the walls in this chintz, a fabric I designed a few years ago. What was the impulse? Everybody is talking about chintz again, and I thought, Why not envelop myself in a pretty floral? You need to have a bedroom that cocoons you, that's your moment of sanity, of rest. And for me, it's frightfully important to have a crisp, beautiful bed to climb into after an exhausting day. I like to feel as if I've fallen onto a cloud. Is the cloud always white? No, sometimes the bed linens are gray, like the satin…

Beach House A weathered look in an easy-to-clean finish makes it very casual. Vinyl in Aqua. cowtan.com. Woodgrain Wide barn planks with a dramatic whitewashed finish. By Threads. Paper in Indigo. leejofa.com. Papier Bois Realistic grain and knots in a dense pattern and vibrant hue. Paper-backed vinyl in Rouge.nobilis.fr. Parquet Herringbone stripes rendered ina block-print design. Paper in BP4105. farrow-ball.com. Scrapwood Photo-real wood slices. By Piet Hein Eek for NLXL. Nonwoven paper in Style 09. wallpapercollective.com. Planking Cartoon-like short boards that reveal their nailheads. By Hemingway Design. Paper. grahambrown.com.…

"I found the mirror in an antiques market and had the kidney-shape vanity made to go with it. I wanted something feminine and traditional but not too grand. The linked bracelet is an iconic piece—it can be an heirloom that you pass on to your daughter. I picked up the purple crystal bowl in Prague." SEAMAN SCHEPPS MEDIUM CLASSIC LINK BRACELET IN YELLOW GOLD, $15,750; SOFT SURROUNDINGS BRIGITTE TRI-FOLD MIRROR, $250; LAMPS PLUS MARIETTA MIRRORED KIDNEY-SHAPE DESK, $1,010; MOSER MALY BOWL IN AMETHYST, $175. "On a regular day, I prefer nude, neutral tones. But for going out I want something glam and red, like BUTTER LONDON NAIL LACQUER IN SAUCY JACK [$15]." "MAC COSMETICS POWDER BLUSH IN MOCHA [$21] works well with my coloring. I like a fairly natural look,…

Linens: For Every Room and Occasion "THOSE OF US WHO LOVE DETAILS ARE A devoted bunch, and the details of fine linens are worth the reverence. In the world of custom linens, quality fabrics such as linen, cotton, and silk can be woven as fine as gossamer or as hearty as burlap. These then form the base for the decorative embellishments that make your mark. In fact, embellishment on linen has evolved so much over the years—through both technical expertise and sheer imagination—that we have an amazing wealth of tactile and visual effects to choose from. French knot and ring stitch bring a formal yet simple feel to a pillow's edge. Swiss fill will add dimension to white on white. Trapunto turns even the thinnest of fabrics substantial. Jacquard makes…

EVERY HOUSE, EVERY APARTMENT should be a home—something much more important than just a place. In this issue, we explore the ways four women have made homes that reflect their personalities and their lives today. At House Beautiful, we believe in the pursuit of beauty at every stage of life. It may seem like a romantic idea beyond everyday reality for some people, but there is great power in it. Special projects editor Charlotte Moss has said, "Raise your children with beauty, and they will pursue beauty for life." Think of it as a way of living. When I was in my early teens, my family moved into my great-grandmother's house, and my parents decided I could fix up my room. I can still remember meeting with their interior designer…

DOUGLAS BRENNER: How did a house in Locust Valley, New York, pick up such a strong French accent? ELLEN NIVEN: I'm a Francophile. Every year we rent a place in Provence. I love the lavender, the stone floors, and the printed textiles that I bring home in suitcases. For many years I worked in fashion, doing PR and branding for Hermès and for Valentino, who has a château near Paris. During Couture Week, he used to have parties in a fabulous outbuilding with enormous arched windows. That was the inspiration for this house, my first real house. We built it from scratch, and it's the first place I decorated on my own. What prompted you to make a fresh start? After living in a Manhattan apartment for 20 years, I'd…

PIN IT! SCAN THIS PHOTO TO PIN ANY OF THESE KITCHEN IMAGES TO YOUR PINTEREST BOARD The hand-forged iron Chauvin lanterns from Dessin Fournir were painted white inside to reflect more light onto the island. Shaws Original fireclay apron sink from Rohl. Faucet from Rocky Mountain Hardware. Bosch dishwasher. Benjamin Moore Aura in Salsa Dancing on cabinets and Oatmeal on walls. CHRISTINE PITTEL: Burnt orange is not a typical color for a kitchen. Where did it come from? MELANIE CODDINGTON: We started with the tile, and that launched the color scheme. It's paprika and black on cream, hand-painted with a simple design—not too busy and not too plain. The client likes authentic materials, and it feels like something that could have been in this 1930s Mediterranean-style house originally. But…

1. Vanity A new series of components with almost limitless options for custom designs. Tailored Vanity Collection. Jute Vanity, as shown, 48" W × 34½" H × 22"D, $3,552. us.kohler.com. 2. Tiles Colorful concrete tiles with a contemporary pattern inspired by Moroccan motifs. By Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Rio in Azure and Coral, 8" Sq., $25 per sq. ft. annsacks.com. 3. Door Set A vintage detail that will add a note of glamour to the bathroom. Jenkins Art Deco Interior Door Set in Polished Chrome, 7" H × 2½" D × 2¼" W, $155. rejuvenation.com. 4. Toilet Brush Comes with a compact, hygienic stand that tucks easily into a corner. By Hiroaki Kemi for Aisen. In Yellow, $15. japurashop.com. 5. Filtration Faucet Scaled for the bathroom, it filters both cold and…