Indholdsfortegnelse for December 2017/January 2018 i House Beautiful

LINDEN BS12E53 FINE PAINTS OF EUROPE “This dining room beguiles you, like a hypnotic garden. Sinuous quince branches on the wallpaper set the scene, but it’s the vivid enameled green doors that inject the danger. Glistening like the scales of a viper, they introduce a sense of secretive, forbidden passion. I could imagine a seductress entertaining paramours here.” CATHERINE BROWN PATERSON HO1610 FINE PAINTS OF EUROPE “Playful without being childish, this vibrant wildflower yellow on the entry door of a San Francisco Victorian instantly boosted the curb appeal. Not only did it pop against the navyblue exterior, but it also reflected the homeowner’s sophisticated, contemporary style. It’s a fun and friendly daily reminder not to sweat the small stuff.” REGAN BAKER WHITE DOVE OC-17 BENJAMIN MOORE “If you’re searching for…

I always tell people, you don’t have to cook to entertain. The most fabulous party I have ever been to was in Venice, and all the host served was Parmesan, potato chips, and prosecco. It was such a genius idea, I had to re-create it. Whether you’re just having a few friends over for a holiday drink or throwing a big New Year’s Eve party, all you really need are the three P’s. When I serve this, I like to crumble up pieces of the cheese and leave the rest of it intact—a big block of Parmesan makes a statement, after all! Put the chips (my favorite kind is Luke’s Organic) in small bowls or shallow juice glasses. Not only is it a more stylish presentation, it also keeps guests…

swank it up Alex Papachristidis confesses, “I’m old school, always have been.” The designer, a vivacious host and native New Yorker, has an affinity for entertaining with echoes of the formality and frivolity of times past. He does not disappoint at the dinner parties for 30 that he and his partner, Scott Nelson, host at their jawdropping Upper East Side apartment. “I’ll run into friends weeks later and they’ll say, ‘Oh my gosh, it was just heaven! I wish more people would entertain at home.’” From the impressive yet warm ambience to the savory cuisine and skilled waitstaff, Papachristidis embraces all things extravagant and luxurious. “Everything should smell delicious, look beautiful, and feel yummy,” he notes. “And dim the lighting—it shouldn’t feel like McDonald’s!” The couple’s guests are immediately greeted…

I live in a house full of boys, so it’s fun and freeing to have this dressing room that is all mine. I didn’t have to consult anyone—I could make it as bright and feminine as I wanted to. Decorating this space taught me the impact of wallpaper. It made this little room feel completely new. Sometimes I’ll stay in here until 2 a.m., trying on clothes and planning my outfits. I even do my morning yoga in here! clare vivier founder & ceo, clare v.; echo park, los angeles GIFTS. WRAP. Wonder. From our one-of-a-kind Stocking Stuff er Collection that makes it easy to find gifts for everyone on your list to exclusive wraps, ribbons and details to make your presents look irresistible, you’ll find everything you need for…

where midnight blue reigns A Hollywood executive sells her beloved Los Angeles home and heads to New York, where she enlists designer and architect Garrow Kedigian to transform a Fifth Avenue prewar duplex into a true home. The results are a perfect blend of California ease and city chic—by day or by night. SHE WAS RELOCATING FROM a sizable Colonial in Los Angeles to a duplex co-op on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. “Before I move,” the woman, who works in the entertainment business, told New York–based decorator Garrow Kedigian, “I want you to come to L.A. to get a sense of what I love.” Kedigian flew across the country to discover a home that, while filled with antiques and traditional decor, felt relaxed and almost contemporary in spirit, with rooms washed…

make room for what you love This Spanish bungalow is about half the size of your former home in Beverly Hills. Why did you downsize? PATRICK WADE: We realized that 6,000 square feet was too much space for just the two of us! Dave and I wanted something that felt a little more human in scale. We had looked for a long time and knew we wanted to be in the Bird Streets—a neighborhood in the Hollywood Hills where the streets have names like Oriole, Nightingale, and Blue Jay Way. And actually, we looked at this house five or six times, wondering if we were crazy enough to buy it. It was in really bad shape and was very dark and gloomy inside. But what’s amazing is that it cascades…

a fresh start I love the drama of a wallpapered dining room, but clients can be riskaverse. High-gloss lacquered walls like these are the next best thing. New Orleans is as famed for its gracious interiors as its jazz. How much did that regional style influence you? RIVERS SPENCER: From the get-go, I knew the rooms would be classic New Orleans, but with a fresh, modern bent. They are elegant and clean, with lots of warmhued wood antiques and modern art, and they’re pared down almost to the point of sparseness. It’s my signature look, and it works incredibly well for this home and these clients. A young couple with two preschoolers and a baby on the way, they’re only the third owners of the property, a circa-1905 Colonial Revival…

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Stepping into Edgewood Hall for the first time, Jaithan and I peered through a dimly lit corridor toward the kitchen. A tangle of small rooms shrouded the front of the house, while the combined kitchen–family room, from an earlier renovation, was open and bright. Every single friend and design pro we invited for a hard-hat tour said the same thing: “You’re going to open this all up, right?” Call me traditional, but no! I’ll take rooms that unfold throughout a house—albeit imperfectly—over an open-concept floor plan any day. It’s often difficult to make an open plan work. How do you know when to stop one paint color and start another? Can you do stripes in the kitchen and a floral in the living area? Ask any decorator—it’s hard for us,…

come sit by the fire The foyer is much larger than your typical entry, so we filled the space with a banquette and a wing chair. You can come in, sit down, and not have to leave—it’s welcoming and functional beyond a quick hello. Painted floors add another great layer of detail to the room and help create a transition between the old half of the house and the new— the geometric design bridges the point where the two wood patterns meet. A dining room needs good lighting, comfortable chairs, and a generously sized table. This one is five feet wide, so you can fit two people at each end. We added the mural for a personalized touch. It’s a historic view, painted in grisaille, of New York Harbor as…