Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2019 i House Beautiful

Jo Saltz: OK, let’s jump in. When a room is feeling bare and boring, what’s your go-to for making it more fun? Monica Wilcox: Art, art, art—original art. Find an artist to create something individual, unique, one-of-a-kind. Introduce your clients to art, and you will never ever go wrong. Brant McFarlain: I like to arrange furniture in a way that’s not typical. You get architectural plans and it seems to be the same layout all the time, but mine would never look like that. For me it’s more about the placement of things, rather than color. Want to talk? E-mail me at editor@housebeautiful.com. Jean Liu: I’ve had clients completely change the way they felt about a room just because we took the existing pieces of furniture and tweaked the layout…

SECURE THE BUNKS to the wall studs, and also anchor them to a corner post that goes all the way to the ceiling, if needed. And make sure top railings are at least 12 inches high, so nobody falls out! MEASURE THE SPACE before you start building. Leave at least 40 inches between the top bunk’s mattress and the ceiling, so you don’t hit your head, and two inches on either side, so your kids you can make the bed.…

THE WEEKENDER NOW THAT YOU'VE CLOSED on your second home, a teensy getaway bungalow outside the city your weekends include jaunts to the farmers' market for quick, easy dinners. Fresh-caught river trout can be broiled to perfection after a long day of hiking, and a glossy lemon-butter sauce comes together in no time on the stovetop. 30" Ranges from $4,849 THE BOSS LADY YOUR HOME IS YOUR HAVEN, and cooking is your way to wind down after long days spent in board meetings and on work trips. Your specialty for girls' night? Pasta Bolognese with a side of garlicky roasted greens, and store-bought tiramisu for dessert (none of your friends can tell the difference). Also, wine. Lots of it! 36" Ranges from $6,299 THE MOM ON THE GO YOU'RE MOVING…

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IT ALL STARTED WITH A BOOK. “IN MY FAMILY, you’re encouraged to study whatever you want—as long as it’s business, law, or engineering,” says Colombiaborn Alberto Villalobos. So when he told his parents that he was planning instead to pursue a career in interior design, it took some time for them to warm up to the idea. “One day, my mother gave me a book by Juan Montoya, Colombia’s most esteemed interior designer, and said, ‘If you’re going to do this, you have to be just as good,’” he recalls. “It was a gesture of support, and his work has occupied a special place in my heart ever since.” That influence shows in Villalobos’s elegant, layered aesthetic (silk-clad walls, muted hues, and carefully curated art), which he honed at LaSalle…

VINYL Cost: $ (starting at $20,000!) The look: A little plasticky, though a dark color can help make it look more luxe. How it’s installed: A frame is constructed and paneled, then the liner is attached. Life span: Five to 10 years, and then a new liner has to be installed. Best for: Leisure enthusiasts; the vinyl liner can puncture, so it’s not ideal for families or rowdy groups. FIBERGLASS Cost: $$ The look: Limited to manufacturer-set shapes. How it’s installed: Choose shape, size, and features, then watch it get craned into your backyard. Life span: Can last up to 25 years with minimal staining and algae growth. The nonporous surface means less cleaning! Best for: Families and anyone who hates upkeep. CONCRETE Cost: $$$ The look: Matte and modern.…

THE FACT THAT THIS umbrella has solar power—which allows you to charge your devices outside plus have light and speakers without needing an electrical outlet—is one of my favorite things about it. I’m doing a terrace where we’re putting in a TV projector and an area for dining and drinks. You don’t want to run a cord across the deck, so this is the perfect solution. It’s stylish but also simple, so it can work in any environment. It has a sinuous shape—a little curve on the stem that gives it character, almost like a sculpture. —New York designer Eddie Lee, as told to Brittney Morgan BLOSSOM BY SHADECRAFT ROBOTICS, AVAILABLE IN FIVE COLORWAYS AND THREE WOOD FINISHES. $5,900. SHADECRAFT.COM.…

15 Make Room for Everyone Page 16, top: Wallpaper: Thibaut, thibautdesign.com. Sconces: Circa Lighting, circalighting.com. Page 16, center: Wallpaper: Kravet, kravet.com. 18 Not All Gender-Neutrals Are Beige Paints: Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Fine Paints of Europe, finepaintsofeurope.com. Pratt & Lambert, prattandlambert.com. 22 Any Room Can Be a Playroom Designer: Regan Baker, reganbakerdesign.com. Pages 22–23: Storage baskets: The Container Store, containerstore.com. Table: Room & Board, roomandboard.com. Chairs: Design Within Reach, dwr.com. Pendant: Barn Light Electric, barnlight.com. Pegboard: Ikea, ikea.com. 26 You’ve Got Room for an Office Nook Designer: Eddie Ross, eddieross.com. Page 26: Sconces: Hudson Valley, hvlgroup.com. Paint: C2 Paint, c2paint.com. 28 The Whole Room Can Be a Canvas Page 28: Town and Country Wooden Train Set: Pottery Barn Kids, potterybarnkids.com. Brachiosaurus Stuffed Animal: Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com. Turlington Signature Series White Oak flooring: Bruce, bruce.com. Page 30: Dry-erase paint: Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Wooden…

DESPITE ITS NAME, EDGEWOOD HALL isn’t exactly a sprawling manse, so when we started drawing up floor plans with our architect, we wanted to make sure that every bit of square footage had a use. On the second floor, we decided to tear out a cramped bathroom so we could move the door to the master bedroom, which didn’t have a wall long enough for a king-size bed. That left us with some extra room in the upstairs landing—just right for an office. Anchoring the area is a reproduction Baker secretary, which serves double duty as a desk and storage cabinet. (I love how the mirrored doors reflect light from the window and make the space look even bigger.) Le Manach curtains, a Round Top Antiques Fair score, incorporate colors…

Cocktail Pools Shallow pools (four feet deep, all the way across) for cooling off, relaxing, and entertaining are in, says designer Jay Jeffers. Wild Slides Diving boards are taking a back seat to an arguably more thrilling kid-friendly feature: slides. Adults are also welcome to take a ride, of course. Baja Shelf Increasingly popular with families, Baja shelves—i.e., a top step big enough to fit a couple of lounge chairs (left)—are essentially kiddie pools when the loungers are removed. Motorized Covers Most of Marmol Radziner’s clients these days want motorized pool covers, which close at the touch of a button and are invisible when not in use. Water Ionization Khederian has seen an uptick in mineral-water pools, which reduce muck and the need for chlorine.…

FUN AND GAMES are at the heart of everything interior designer Elizabeth Georgantas does. As the founder of Georgantas Design and Development, she has designed winding slides for clients with kids, and, back home in Boston, is known to host over-the-top theme parties (like her annual back-to-school, parentsonly Animal House dinner, featuring Domino’s pizza and Jell-O shots). Fittingly, the renovation of her family’s summer house on Nantucket had a lighthearted approach, despite its serious history. When Georgantas and her husband, Peter (along with their two daughters), fell for this 1746 property—a former fish lot and one of the oldest remaining houses in the heart of downtown’s historic district—they knew they were signing up for a project. “Every inch we touched caused two inches around it to fall apart and have…

PRINTED ON THE WALLPAPER, shaped into statuettes and lamps, even woven into the pattern of a rug—everywhere you look in this house, bunnies hop. It’s a family affair, in fact: The rambling, eightbedroom stone structure in Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania—a Poconos enclave established by Quakers in 1901—is named Bunny Hop Cottage in honor of the owner’s grandmother. “Her personality pretty much dictated what happened in this house,” says designer Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey, who was enlisted by Bunny’s grandson and his wife to help renovate it with their family of five in mind. The husband’s kin have been summering around here since the 1940s. Once, Grandma Bunny brought her grandson and his wife along for cocktails at this home, then occupied by another family. The residence so enchanted them that, when its…

WHILE BUNKS BEDS HAVE FOREVER BEEN A KIDS’ dream, designers are currently obsessed with bunk rooms: Composed of built-in beds and often tucked away in awkward attics or guest spaces, they look chic and can accommodate lots of sleepers (just right for extended family who insist on crashing). Turn the page for tips on how to double up. The More, the Merrier Rather than just putting two queen beds in this guest room, Studio McGee added twin bunks crossing overhead to maximize sleep space. Create a Fort Alice Lane Interiors drew inspiration from a train car for this Provo, Utah, bunk room. Thibaut wallpaper was brought up onto the ceiling, and curtains can be closed at bedtime.…

Beau Green 2054-20 Benjamin Moore “This shade of green is more ‘British racing car’ than ‘forest.’ It adds depth and visual interest while still feeling fun and cheery, which is what I strive for in a child’s room!” —Starrett Zenko Ringbom NCS S1060-Y90R, Fine Paints of Europe “When a client wanted to transform this room into a happy, bright space for her son and daughter, we decided to go bold with coral! Orange undertones keep it from veering too pink.” —Mia Brous and Kerri Goldfarb of Madre Jungle 19-15, Pratt & Lambert “Less conventional than your typical navy, this striking green plays well with blue, red, gray, black, and even wood tones, making it the perfect accent color for a bedroom that can easily grow with its inhabitant.” —Emily C.…

Magnetic Wallpaper Forget the fridge; turn any wall into a magnet board with Sian Zeng’s new wallpaper, which comes with a liner that makes magnets cling. Prefer paint? Apply Rust-Oleum’s magnetic primer under your color of choice. Dry-Erase Paint Most often used in office settings, this easy treatment can create a full-wall easel for kids—especially Benjamin Moore’s Notable Clear, which can be applied over any wall color (we opted for Breath of Fresh Air, a breezy blue). Let it dry for seven days before drawing. Cork Tiles Why settle for a bulletin board when you could have a bulletin wall? Available in tiles or rolls, cork transforms a blank wall (or half wall) into an art gallery, souvenir display, photo collage, or anything else your kids dream up. To protect…

WHAT IF YOU COULD slip out at dawn to dip your toes in the pool? Or cannonball in after a particularly hard workday? Pools are a place for reflection as much as recreation, but the options when embarking on a design can feel overwhelming. Fiberglass or concrete? Wood decking or grass? Diving board or slide?! One thing is clear: The cost is real. On average, you can plan to spend at least $35,000 to install an in-ground pool, according to HomeAdvisor.com—and that doesn’t include the maintenance that follows. “You should be putting in a pool for yourself, not because it’s going to make the house more attractive to buyers,” says New York area Realtor Robert Khederian. “To take out a pool is a lot of money, too.” Having direct access…

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First, a table: Georgantas has had this one for years. Rufino paired it with chairs she found at a garage sale. Second, mood lighting: Georgantas’s husband hung an antique chandelier, but if your space isn’t wired for electricity, use candles instead. Third, accessories: Rufino set the table with all kinds of dinnerware from the house and dressed the walls with glass bottles from the attic and hats from the entryway.…