Innehållsförteckning för May-15 från House Beautiful

“Powder rooms can be magical. Often they’re diminutive, quirky spaces, which is all the more reason to turn them into fabulous jewel boxes. Consider their tucked-away locations and small scale—and, frequently, lack of natural light—an invitation to do something overthe-top, or at least a little unexpected. Charm your guests with whimsy, twinkling beauty, and sophisticated elements of surprise.”…

1. THINK VERTICALLY “Items that extend up a wall make a room seem bigger and the ceiling seem higher. Tall headboards topped by art are one simple way to achieve this. European pillows—26 inches square— add a luxurious feel and help visually balance the tall headboards.” 2. DOUBLE-DUTY PIECES “A chest of drawers functions as both storage and bedside table, and it cuts down on the clutter of multiple furniture pieces that do just one thing. A stool at the end of each bed provides a spot for luggage and bags or extra seating, and they are easily moved around.” 3. MIXED MATERIALS, TONE-ON-TONE HUES “Incorporating a range of materials into a room adds dimension and depth to the overall design—and avoids a scheme that’s too matchy-matchy. Don’t be afraid…

1. FLOWER POWER The Mireval pattern is based on an 18th-century palampore. “The pinks recall the vivid hues of India,” Dalle says. “Color has always been fundamental to the Manuel Canovas brand.” 2. PAINT PALETTES “Virtually everything from our studio starts as a freehand watercolor sketch.” Dalle found the brushes at the Saint-Ouen flea market in Paris. 3. EASTERN MOTIFS The idea for Grimaud was sparked by the embroidered fabrics used in Uzbek yurts. 4. IN THE BAZAAR Dalle collects fabrics wherever she travels. The handwoven stripe is by the Miao tribes in China. The block-printed scarves came from India. 5. VELVET PUNCH The design for Duras, which has a shiny cut pile, was inspired by a rustic Indonesian ikat.…

SCAN TO PIN THIS KITCHEN TO YOUR PINTEREST BOARD “If you want to pull out all the stops, start with a La Cornue range,” designer Frank Ponterio says. It’s the dark center of a wall of white cabinetry, and its elegant brass trim inspired the brass fixtures, which are unlacquered so they will mellow over time. Then he picked up the black with Pietra Cardosa stone on the counters, dark furniture, and a dark floor. “It’s a handsome, black-tie look that suits this traditional 100-year-old house.” Savvy choices highlight the exquisite range 1 Invisible Fridge Twin 36-inch Sub-Zero refrigerators with freezer drawers are integrated into the cabinetry, so the focus remains on the star of the show—that range. “Everything else is part of the backdrop,” Ponterio says. 2 Butcher block…

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LIGHTING “Placing sconces too high or low causes unflattering shadows. Position them with the shades at face height. And they should always be on dimmers!” MIRROR “It doesn’t need to be extremely expensive to have character and be a focal point.” SINK AND FAUCET “Indulge in an unusual sink basin. It can be small, since it will be used only for washing hands. Make sure the faucet fixtures are easily maneuvered with soapy hands.” COUNTERTOP “I like honed stone. It feels velvety to the touch and is more forgiving than polished stone, which can be prone to scratching.” FLOOR “A great place to splurge, because the square footage is generally small. Use a material different from those in the adjacent rooms—it reinforces a sense of privacy.” ART “Absolutely hang it…

Papachristidis is an unabashed fan of old-school decorating—“but with a modern twist,” he says. His use of color, pattern, and scale infuses rooms with drama and a spirit that is equal parts “homey and divine.” The trellis-motif rug is from his line for Langhorne Carpet Company. In the Mix “The scheme began with the chinoiserie textile on the walls and took off from there,” Papachristidis says. “There’s a modern classicism to all the fabrics that makes the room timeless and chic.” 1. A SHIMMER OF GLAM “The pink silk on the otto man echoes the hue of the velvet on the sofa and adds a fabulous textural nuance.” BY MANUEL CANOVAS. SALSA IN PIVOINE, TO THE TRADE. cowtan.com 2. PATTERN HAPPY “I covered a bergère in this polka-dot chevron. Taking…

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“In traditional French cooking, a whole fish is used for this recipe, but in New Orleans we prefer skinless fillets. Take your time swirling the butter in the pan so that the milk solids brown and give off that signature nutty aroma, and serve the dish while the sauce is still foamy.” Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 cup milk 1 cup flour 1 tsp. Basic Creole Spices (recipe below) 6 five- to seven-ounce skinless speckled trout fillets Salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 T butter ½ cup sliced almonds Juice of 1 lemon 2 T minced fresh parsley 1. Pour the milk into a wide dish. Put the flour and Creole Spices into another wide dish and stir to combine. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper, dip them into…

Spring is in bloom! And summer is just around the corner. We’ve tracked down items to help you make the most of all the delicious produce showing up at your local farmers’ market.…

“I LOVE CHERRY BLOSSOMS,” says designer Caroline Beaupère, “and this master bath in a house in Jersey City, New Jersey, was inspired by hanami, the Japanese tradition of going to see the blossoms as part of a celebration of spring.” Working closely with a glass-tile manufacturer, Beaupère drew the shape of each branch and each flower—would the petals be seen from the front or in profile? And she specified the color of each blossom, ranging from pale to dark pink. Everything else in the room quietly defers to the mural. Classic white Thassos marble on the floor and counter is honed, rather than polished, so it doesn’t compete with the sheen of the tiles. The vanity is painted a soft bluegray, picking up the tone of the tiny gray tiles…

Ever since François-Xavier Lalanne’s surreal sheep sculptures trotted into the homes of tastemakers like Yves Saint Laurent and, more recently, Reed and Delphine Krakoff, animalia in decorating has taken a much-welcomed turn toward the “kid at heart.” With the recent proliferation of home furnishings designed for children, there’s now a happy—and much more affordable—way to add a touch of the surreal to adult rooms, too. Sheep and Goats in sheepskin and hand-carved beech. From $495 each. homenature.com Wild Thing Beautifully crafted oversize beasts make surprising sculptural accents that will lighten and brighten the mood of even the most serious rooms. School Yards It’s almost too obvious to use these exuberant fabrics for a nursery or child’s room. Imagine their inno cence— and originality—when used as a slipcover on a formal…

SCAN TO HEAR MORE FROM SMITH A STYLISH SITTING ROOM For the general manager of the New Orleans Saints and his wife, Smith crafted a cozy and sophisticated room with luxe textures and a tone-on-tone palette. Leather wing chairs and velvet club chairs are roomy enough for the frequent footballplayer guests and give the room an intimate feel. The sofa back “wraps around you in a sexy way,” Smith says. Walls and ceiling were done in high gloss “to dress up the space,” and brass legs on the vintage coffee table add sparkle. The lantern pendant nods to the French Quarter. SOME OF SMITH’S FAVORITE THINGS WE ASKED SHAUN TO SHOP WISTERIA. HERE’S WHAT HE FOUND! wisteria.com “I like rooms to feel as if they’re full of collected things. The…

“I never liked high-school geometry, but this sundial at Château de Flaugergues has me captivated with the subject. Dodecahedron, polyhedron, octahedron, tetrahedron—whatever shape, these multifaceted forms seem to be greeting me everywhere, from home accessories to fashion prints. Geometry is having a moment! “ MONTPELLIER, FRANCE SCAN THIS PHOTO OR GO TO CHARLOTTE MOSS.COM FOR MORE…

MY FOYER IS TINY, but its impact is big. The dynamic interplay of patterns in blacks and grays creates sur prise, an aha moment when people walk in. I’VE ALWAYS LOVED 3D OPTICAL ILLUSIONS, so when I renovated my loft, I ran this cement floor tile everywhere, from the front door through all the rooms. That might seem a bold and brave thing to do, but the effect is magical. LINOLEUM IS A SEXY SURFACE that imparts richness and depth, and yet it’s unconventional to put it on a wall, as I did here. One of my trademarks as an event producer is using commonplace materials intended for other purposes in offbeat, ingenious ways that transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. THE WHIMSICAL DRAWING AGAINST THE WALL came from a…

The popular photographer and blogger’s second book is full of recipes and photos inspired by her travels and festive get-togethers with friends. Viking Studio, $40. whatkatieate.com SCAN FOR THE RECIPE We Gave It a Taste! “This is a great summer dessert. It wasn’t too sweet or heavy, and the presentation is very pretty. The mascarpone-and-cream filling ran a bit when I made it, so next time I’ll use an electric mixer instead of a whisk to create a thicker filling. I will also add a little more limoncello and fresh mint, because what’s not to love about those bright, strong flavors?” Kathryn Given, Market Editorial Assistant Find it at housebeautiful.com/recipes…

A listing of designers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers featured in this issue. For complete product information, go to housebeautiful.com/resources. 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 FARROW & BALL 888-511-1121 farrow-ball.com FINE PAINTS OF EUROPE 800-332-1556 finepaintsofeurope.com GLIDDEN 800-454-3336 glidden.com RALPH LAUREN PAINT 800-379-7656 ralphlaurenpaint.com SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 800-474-3794 sherwin-williams.com VALSPAR 877-825-7727 valsparpaint.com FABRIC & WALLCOVERING ALAN CAMPBELL (T) through Quadr ille 212-753-2995 quadrillefabrics.com BRUNSCHWIG & FILS (T) 800-538-1800 brunschwig.com CAROLINA IRVING TEXTILES (T) 646-688-3365 carolinairvingtextiles.com CHINA SEAS (T) 212-753-2995 quadrillefabrics.com CLARENCE HOUSE (T) 800-221-4704 clarencehouse.com COLE &…