Innehållsförteckning för November 2023 från ELLE DECOR

IN THE 13 YEARS SINCE INSTAGRAM SWALLOWED VISUAL CULTURE whole, there’s been concern in interior design circles that the social media age has led to an era of suffocating aesthetic sameness. Too often, the importance of physical location is diminished in favor of decorative moves designed only to get our attention. Team ELLE DECOR likes to think of our Cities Issue as an antidote to all that monoculture. Don’t get me wrong: This isn’t an exhaustive global survey of what’s new in interior design. Rather, we’re taking a closer look at projects in metropolitan centers that feel very much of their place. Take, for instance, our cover story on a home in the Hollywood Hills. With interiors by ELLE DECOR A-List talent Andre Mellone and architecture by Woods + Dangaran,…

Any biography of the legendary jeweler Harry Winston focuses on the historic diamonds that passed through his hands: the Hope! The Lesotho! The Jonker! But perhaps the greatest jewel in his life was New York City. His eponymous house honors his devotion to his hometown with a collection inspired by Gotham, translating its landmarks into astonishing high-jewelry pieces. Take, for instance, this remarkable necklace, which reimagines Manhattanhenge—the twice-yearly spectacle that occurs when the setting sun aligns precisely with the island’s east-to-west streets—as a collar of perfectly symmetrical diamonds and pear-shaped spessartites. It’s proof that the house founded by the King of Diamonds has an equally deft hand with colored gemstones.…

The Mulberry Bar Christian Siriano calls his favorite drinking spot in Manhattan’s NoLIta “the best secret speakeasy.” The subterranean space, designed by the studio Ateljé Nordöst, opened earlier this year and swiftly became known as a go-to for A-listers like Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt—and Siriano, of course. His cocktail of choice? An espresso martini. themulberrybar.com Le B. This recently opened West Village restaurant is the new perch of Angie Mar, the beloved chef who presided over the Beatrice Inn before it closed in 2020. “Le B. is like the Beatrice Inn reinvented,” says Siriano, who calls the French-inflected fare (oysters Mornay, roast duck) “some of the best food in all of New York.” About the chef, he adds: “I am obsessed with Angie Mar!” lebnyc.com Ashley Longshore For a…

There is no singular Polish aesthetic. How could there be? Poland is a massive country whose borders have been redrawn several times in the past century alone and whose cities and towns have been occupied by hostile invaders, including the Nazis and Soviets. In Poznań, a former Prussian medieval city on the Warta River three hours east of Berlin by car, Polish interior designers Zuza and Piotr Paradowski—the married couple behind Paradowski Studio and home decor brand Dom—have designed a light-filled apartment for a young family that draws on the nation’s complicated history. Since founding their firm in Kraków in 2014, the Paradowskis have worked primarily on private residences and retail stores in their homeland. They are at the vanguard of what could well become a unified contemporary Polish design…

The Schindler House “Designed in 1921 by Rudolph Schindler and constructed in 1922, it’s considered the birthplace of Southern California modernism,” Woods says. The house was built as a two-family home and now serves as a museum and cultural center. “They used mostly concrete, with a simple floor plan, outdoor courtyards, and intimate spaces,” Dangaran adds. makcenter.org The Hollywood Bowl This 1920s landmark has seen performances by Stravinsky in the 1940s and ballads sung by Ella Fitzgerald starting in the 1950s. “It’s a cultural icon,” Dangaran says. hollywoodbowl.com République The French bakery, café, and restaurant is housed in an Art Deco building with a whiff of the movie set about it. “It’s an amazing restaurant in a historic structure, originally erected in 1929 by Charlie Chaplin, on La Brea,” Woods…

SHOP: NEW YORK CITY Renaissance-inspired jewelry designer Temple St. Clair describes the design details of her new boutique in Manhattan’s West Village as “a tale of two cities”—New York and Florence. For the main space, Florentine artisans who have worked on her collections for decades were tapped to create such display elements as glass vitrines and brass cabinet pulls; these flourishes evoke the handcrafted sensibility of the pieces in her collections. But the shop, which is awash in a custom shade of blue, also has what St. Clair describes as a feeling of “modernity” and “airiness” befitting a retail space in New York. And, just like the city, it won’t stay the same for long. “This place is evolving,” she says. —Asad Syrkett templestclair.com STAY: VENICE Italy’s City of Canals…

1. StarSense Explorer With this telescope, I’ve seen Jupiter and Mars. There’s more out there than the three pinpricks I’m used to as a born-and-raised New Yorker. celestron.com 2. Sensodyne Toothpaste Everywhere I am in the world, I try to find it. I use it because my mom did while I was growing up. sensodyne.com 3. Hedda Gabler This first edition of Henrik Ibsen’s play was gifted to me by one of my Marvels cowriters. It’s become a bit of a talisman. The story has stood the test of time. gutenberg.org 4. Camaleonda Sofa I wanted a classic piece in my home that I would keep forever. shop.bebitalia.com 5. Kaweco Fountain Pen A good pen really changes your handwriting. I need the help. kaweco-pen.com 6. Simone Bodmer-Turner Ceramics This piece…

Amere scrim of fabric can transform an entire room—bringing a pleasing glow to the interior and creating a bridge to the natural world outside. Writer Laura Ingalls Wilder knew this well, having lived in deprivation and dirt dugouts. She knew a serious decor upgrade when she saw one: “The house was beautiful when Ma finished,” she wrote in her 1937 novel, On the Banks of Plum Creek. “The pure-white curtains were looped back on each side of the clear glass windows. Between those pinkedged, snowy curtains the sunshine streamed in.” Today, the metaphors may vary among designers—“the red lipstick,” “the jewelry,” “the cherry on the sundae”—but the takeaway remains the same: Window treatments always complete the look of a room. “At a minimum, they should always be functional and beautiful,”…

Fancy a challenge? Try obtaining the interior design services of Kelly Wearstler. “It’s like having Beyoncé come to your kid’s bar mitzvah” is how Rob Scheinberg describes his elaborate adventures in persuading the high priestess of Hollywood luxe to say yes to putting her spin on his Toronto home. But he and his wife, Danielle Eden-Scheinberg, had already gotten it into their heads that none other than the Los Angeles design legend was destined to work on their newly acquired house, a five-story, 9,000-square-foot Tudor Revival mansion in the leafy neighborhood of Forest Hill. After an initial inquiry was met with a “Sorry, she’s busy,” the pair prevailed upon a friend in London who had an in with Wearstler to back-channel on their behalf. The designer, who presides over a…

The Museum of Applied Arts This museum in one of the oldest cities in Poland focuses on art and design that support domestic life—everything from furniture to ceramics, from glass to textiles, all made in Poland or by Polish designers over the centuries. “Within our work we always look for local references, and this museum is a great place to start,” Piotr Paradowski says. mnp.art.pl Nadzieja Piotr and Zuza Paradowski love to dine at this restaurant, which features a plant-based Middle Eastern menu and Bauhaus-inspired interiors. restauracja-nadzieja.eatbu.com Solacki Park For a transportive ramble the couple head to this relaxing park, which dates to the early 20th century and features a waterfall, ponds, and wooden bridges. They also enjoy walking around the surrounding neighborhood, with its eclectic mix of buildings from…

Items pictured but not listed are from private collections. CONTENTS PAGE 20: Sculpture: Conrad Shawcross, conradshawcross.com. PAGE 22: Chair: Objective Gallery, objectivegallery.com. Console table: The Window, thewindowla.com. HOUSE CALL Interior design: David Rockwell, rockwellgroup.com. PAGE 56: Lights: Flos, flos.com. Chair: Paola Lenti, paolalenti.it. PAGES 58–59: Table: Paola Lenti. Lounge chairs: David Rockwell, roche-bobois.com. Sofa: Kettal, kettal.com. Chairs: Roche Bobois. Wall and tub platform: Bednark, builtbybednark.com. Counter unit: Brown Jordan, brownjordan.com. Countertop: Pyrolave, pyrolave.com. Dining stools: David Rockwell, paolalenti.it. Grill: David Rockwell, caliberappliances.com. HOW TO DRESS A ROOM Interior design: Christian Siriano, sirianointeriors.com. PAGES 68–69: Cocktail table and pendant: Christian Siriano, sirianointeriors.com. Lamps: RH, Restoration Hardware, rh.com. Artworks: Louis Venturelli, louisventurelli.com; Meighan Morrison, mmorrisonart.com. PAGE 71: Artwork: Lisa Bagley, lisabagleystudio.com. PAGES 72–73: Pendant: Dumais Made, dumaismade.com. Lamps: Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com.…

Design ASMR A hushed color palette can still speak volumes. These cool-hued and neutral rugs mix soothing colors with striking patterns and motifs. If you love a classic denim or a shaggy coat, you’ll dig this decorating mode. —H.M.…

The location of the new International African American Museum, which debuted in June in Charleston, South Carolina, is no coincidence. Situated on Gadsden’s Wharf, the largest point of entry for enslaved Africans in American history, the museum is charged with their presence, the fear and squalor of their transport, and the hard-won liberation of their descendants. Misery may permeate the grounds, but today it is also a beacon of hope. Designed by the architects Curt Moody and the late Henry N. Cobb, the bridgelike museum is filled with artifacts, art, and archival materials mapping the purchase, transportation, and lives of America’s enslaved community. Also on the grounds is the African Ancestors Memorial Garden, designed by the award-winning landscape firm Hood Design Studio. “We wanted the site to be solemn at…

Aï Hsu Table “It’s the best Asian food in town,” Valeanu says. The three-table Japanese-Taiwanese restaurant is known for its bold fusion menu and relaxed, cozy atmosphere. “You can enjoy indie music while you eat, and their chirashi is the best.” @ai_hsu_table Pierre Marie Studio “My love for the enchanting Pierre Marie is no secret,” Valeanu says. “I have his rugs all over my apartment.” Pierre Marie’s multidisciplinary design studio specializes in everything from lighting to furniture to tableware. pierremariestudio.com Piscine Pailleron Housed in an Art Deco sports complex named for dramatist Édouard Pailleron, the 100-foot ocean-blue public pool is a gathering point for the community. “It is a place of real diversity,” Valeanu says. pailleron19.com Musée de la Vie Romantique Before becoming a museum, it was the home of…

1 Hotel Toronto Rob Scheinberg and Danielle Eden-Scheinberg are big fans of the 1 Hotels brand. “We love how they’re environmentally friendly,” says Scheinberg. “In Toronto, they tapped local artists for the decor and used fallen trees for much of the furniture.” 1hotels.com Casa Madera The couple adore the local outpost of this Mediterranean restaurant with Mexican influences led by Sardinian chef Daniele Pisanu. “They have the most unique cocktails and great food. I especially like the vegan truffle risotto,” says Scheinberg. thecasamadera.com Little Italy For an energizing stroll, they head to the Little Italy neighborhood. “The vibe is young and hip, with bars and cafés on every corner,” Scheinberg says. “It feels revitalizing walking around there.” destinationtoronto.com Royal Ontario Museum “I love the older section of the building, which…

“I first visited Michelangelo’s Laurentian Library in 1983, after having studied it at Cornell. It’s a very small space in the Basilica di San Lorenzo in Florence, constructed in the 1500s. The way the room plays with scale is what intrigues me most. There are these very formal architectural elements like scrolls, pediments, and niches; the stairs spill out from the library as if suggesting that knowledge is being offered to everyone. The Mannerist period—between the Renaissance and the Baroque—in which it was built has definitely influenced my work. And the room is in only two materials. By being very simple in one way and articulate in another, it is remarkably modern.”…