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1. Moroccan Zellige Tiles In Deep Purple. $45 per sq. ft. cletile.com 2. Gustavian Console In Brinjal. $1,931. chelseatextiles.com 3. Smoke Rings Bowl In Purple. $12. anthropologie.com 4. Jars Pitcher In Eggplant. $73. mottahedeh.com Zigzag Matelassé Coverlet In Deep Plum. $128. coyuchi.com 5-Quart Mixer In Boysenberry. $430. kitchenaid.com Roly Poly Drinking Glass In Plum. $24. tfc-nyc.com 8. Schoenberg Velvet and Sun Bear Chenille In Ametista and Mora. By Rubelli. To the trade. donghia.com 9. Arcadia Silk Rug $1,880 per sq. meter. lukeirwin.com 10. Sultan's Ecstacy Ring Amethyst, gold, and diamonds. $6,240. pinaronerdesign.com 11. Jean Luc 90? Sofa $2,870. mgbwhome.com 12. Turkish Slippers In Purple. $23. shoplatitude.com 13. Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick In Insolent Plum. $30. esteelauder.com 14. Berg Pillow $195. dwr.com…

Ballard Designs has long been a go-to source for custom round cloths, in hundreds of fabrics. This new ready-to-ship option, in jute with tape trim, is a knockout. Paneled Party Tablecloth. $119. ballarddesigns.com BUZZ Skirting the Issue Four top designers display the arresting beauty—and down-to-earth practicality—of the skirted table. 1. In a stone-floored entry, Alex Papachristidis deployed a sumptuous paneled covering with rich fringe to "soften up" the space. 2. Alessandra Branca layered cloths on a bedside table for a crisp yet relaxed look. 3. In a twist on the conventional console, Phoebe Howard used a rectangular skirted piece in a back hallway—easy-to-access boots and dog leashes get stashed beneath. 4. Benjamin Dhong turned to a dramatically draped table to anchor a space and focus the eye. "It acts like…

SCAN TO HEAR MORE FROM PYNE Pyne at one of her favorite New York City shops, the Liz O'Brien Gallery. A young couple with three children in Richmond, Virginia, wanted a space to entertain that didn't feel stuffy. Pyne struck a balance between formal and youthful by splashing the room in an exuberant Zoffany floral fabric crisply tailored with Samuel & Sons fringe and button tufting. The owners bought the glass chandelier during a memorable vacation in Venice. "Seeing something you love every day makes you happy," Pyne says. SOME OF PYNE'S FAVORITE THINGS ZIP-TOP BOAT AND TOTE BAG "I cram a ton into mine, and thanks to the zipper, it can be tossed around without things spilling out." From $25. llbean.com LOUIS XV OPEN-ARM CHAIRS "So pretty—and sturdy. I…

WHETHER IT'S THE SOBERING winter weather, which leads us to cozy up indoors, or simply the beginning of a new year, now is a great time—perhaps the perfect time—to take a clear-eyed, critical look at how you're living in the quarters you call home. As Americans, we inherently believe in the power of a fresh start; a good fashion or beauty makeover can work wonders when the mood strikes. Why, then, are so many people making do with less than their best when it comes to their home? The feel of a fabric, the glow of a lamp, an inviting chair, myriad colors and patterns—the range of resources for dressing up houses is greater and more accessible than ever, at every price point. While interior decorating may not seem like…

In the light-filled living room, the shagreen coffee table from Grand Avenue Workshop and Ralph Lauren Home's New Bohemian club chairs pick up the colors of the sea. Custom sofa. Niba rug. Print, Howard Hodgkin. Photographs, Anish Kapoor. DOES THIS ULTRASLEEK APARTMENT MARK THE BEGINNING OF A NEW CHAPTER IN YOUR DECORATING CAREER? RICHARD KEITH LANGHAM: After 30 years as a traditionalist, I did find it exciting to break out and do something fresh and different. It's such a departure from the more layered, complicated rooms I usually put together. Designing a mod, hip, spare interior really ignited my creativity—so maybe I can juggle both from now on! In one snazzy space, you've encapsulated the spirit of Miami Beach. It does speak to the energy and beat here, bringing together…

Kitchen . Entertaining . Organizing . Bath . More KITCHEN OF THE MONTH "The homeowners wanted a sleek, modern kitchen that didn't feel cold, so we opted for warmth and light," says designer Karin Edwards. Cabinets were removed to make way for a floor-to-ceiling window, and pale rift oak and silver fir were used in matte and glossy finishes to reflect the light. Then, in a new spin on the traditional kitchen table, she extended the island to create an inviting place for the whole family to hang out. An elegant, well-thought-out space 1 discreet work area The Wolf cooktop and Kohler sink are grouped along a perimeter wall to put the focus on the table. Instead of an eye-catching backsplash, Edwards chose Porcelanosa's Glass Blanco tile, which almost disappears.…

BELGIAN STYLE, with its enveloping neutrals accented by rustic woods, was the inspiration for the new bathroom in Susan Bednar Long's 1800 Connecticut country house. She chose honed limestone for the counter, the shower stall, and the floor because it reminded her of creamy sand and had a velvety touch. "It's porous, and maintenance can be an issue, but it's sealed so that helps," she explains. "I have a silver tray on the vanity, and that's where I put my coffee cup so it doesn't leave a ring." The limestone tiles in the shower measure 12 by 24 inches, rather than the more common 12 by 12, so they resemble slabs of stone. On the floor, they alternate with bands of Heartwood Natural porcelain tile by Walker Zanger, which looks…

TRIANON RL4037 RALPH LAUREN PAINT "This is like that fleeting blush of pink in the sky before the sun sets. It's not what instantly comes to mind for a library, but I wanted to counter the room's inherent masculinity. Pink is warm and atmospheric, and it makes dark antique furniture look ravishingly beautiful. It's not an assertive color. It's demure, which gives it longevity." JEFFREY BILHUBER ANTIQUE WHITE 14-31 PRATT & LAMBERT "Use this if you have to paint a room quickly and don't know what to do. It's a home-run color—a dirty celadon that has been in the line forever. My mother, who was also a decorator, loved it. It works for any environment—modern or traditional, no problem—and with any color—blue, red, yellow, tangerine." ATHALIE DERSE CARIBBEAN AZURE 2059-20…

When Bryan Batt and his partner opened their beloved boutique, Hazelnut, on New Orleans's Magazine Street in 2002, it instantly became a de rigueur stop for shoppers and decorators looking to capture the Crescent City's inimitable style. Among the wares are an ever-expanding collection of unique trays, edged in gold leaf and decoupaged with historic images, which Batt designs exclusively for the shop. The Tableau tray (above right) is based on a 19th-century engraving of a Carnival ball Batt bought when he was in seventh grade ("My first antique," he says). He unearthed the print for Map of New Orleans (left) at a vintage shop in the French Quarter. The trays, all numbered, are food-safe, but they're also pretty enough to simply hang on a wall. From $90 each. hazelnutneworleans.com…

"Wallpaper is a great solution to lots of challenges," says decorator Meg Braff. "It's one of the most useful tools we designers have in our bag of tricks. It can bring warmth and detail to an otherwise drab room and transform a cavernous space into an intimate retreat. It's an extra decorative layer. And you don't need to paper an entire room or limit yourself to just walls. Put it on the ceiling or behind the shelves of a bookcase for an unexpected moment." "A powder room is a great place to make a big wallpaper statement. This one, from Quadrille, has pizzazz and wraps itself around you." "In a bedroom with very high ceilings, a wallpaper with a Philip Graf pattern in a large vertical repeat helps tame the…

Living room walls painted in Farrow & Ball's Tanner's Brown—with trim in Benjamin Moore's White Dove—set off an eclectic art collection and a classic Bridgewater sofa, covered in Josef Frank's Windows. Above: A vintage Barcelona daybed by Mies van der Rohe becomes an all-purpose piece—seating and table—in the living room. More options for seating are provided by Josef Frank's Thebes stool and a Biedermeier sofa covered in Keble by Kirkby Design. Left: The kids like to hang out in Dedon's Nestrest. Right: David Hicks designed the Vase wallpaper, from Clarence House, used in the entrance hall. "It's visually arresting from the moment you walk in," Philip Gorrivan says. Opposite: The designer makes himself at home in an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair. "Do you know why this is such a good…

Walls in the glamorous dining room are clad in Phillip Jeffries's Lacquered Strié, and the trim is painted in a high-gloss blue. A Niermann Weeks Lille chandelier illuminates a silver-leafed table from Century Furniture. Albemarle chairs by Barry Dixon for Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth are in Moore & Giles's Echo leather. Opposite: The Arteriors serving cart holds candlesticks designed by Celerie Kemble for Maitland-Smith, L'Objet china, and Christofle wineglasses. Above: A hand-painted Gracie panel enhances a living room wall and serves as an elegant backdrop for Kemble's Maitland-Smith bar cart and a Hiver metal chair by Casamidy with a cushion in Holland & Sherry's Diva. Hann lamp by Christopher Spitzmiller. Below: For more gleam in the dining room, Caroline Irvin (left) and Kemble hung an antique Venetian mirror in an églomisé frame. Paintings…

WITH 10 RESTAURANTS, three cookbooks, and several national TV shows under his belt, the James Beard Award–winning chef is busy. But he always makes time to cook at home for family and friends. "There's something so soulful about cooking for the people you love and who are closest to you," Besh says. "My wife, Jenifer, and I have four sons, and one of the things I want most for them to know is who they are through the food and people around them. "Folks get intimidated by entertaining, which is why I keep things simple. Sometimes I'll cook one of the dishes I grew up on. Sometimes I'll go out on a limb and try something new. But I always prep as much in advance as possible—it cuts down on…

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 BEHR 800-854-0133 behr.com BENJAMIN MOORE 855-724-6802 benjaminmoore.com DONALD KAUFMAN COLOR 212-594-2608 donaldkaufmancolor.com FARROW & BALL 888-511-1121 farrow-ball.com FINE PAINTS OF EUROPE 800-332-1556 finepaintsofeurope.com GLIDDEN 800-454-3336 glidden.com PPG PITTSBURGH PAINTS 800-441-9695 ppgpittsburghpaints.com PRATT & LAMBERT 800-289-7728 prattandlambert.com RALPH LAUREN PAINT 800-379-7656 ralphlaurenpaint.com SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 800-474-3794 sherwin-williams.com VALSPAR PAINT 800-845-9061 valsparpaint.com FABRIC & WALLCOVERING BRUNSCHWIG & FILS (T) 800-538-1880 brunschwig.com CHINA SEAS (T) 212-753-2995 quadrillefabrics.com CLARENCE HOUSE (T) 800-221-4704 clarencehouse.com COLE & SON (T) cole-and-son.com COWTAN & TOUT (T) 212-647-6900 cowtan.com CRéATION BAUMANN (T) 212-906-0106 creationbaumann.com…

SCAN THE PHOTO TO ENTER CONTEST From An Incomplete Dictionary of Show Birds by Luke Stephenson. Stephenson Press and YES Editions, $28. incompletedictionary.com CONTEST 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 January 5, 2015, through February 5, 2015. 3 We'll pick a winner who will receive $100! Three runners-up will each receive a copy of House Beautiful's newest book, Colors for Your Home: 493 Designer Favorites. PACIFIC PANORAMA 570A-3 Behr PINA COLADA 390A-2 Behr SOFT BLUEBERRY GLB05 Glidden POLISHED PEWTER GLN52 Glidden…

Cotton + Quill For Mary Catherine Folmar of Birmingham, Alabama, the exotic and the traditional are equally inspiring. Her elegant, stylish patterns reflect both her far-flung travels and her deep Southern roots. Colors can be customized. From top: Bambusa in Breeze, Palmetto in Melon, and Cuckoo in Midnight, all linen-cotton. $96 per yard. cottonandquill.com Littlephant The colorful cotton patterns in Swedish designer Camilla Lundsten's line have a playful, whimsical quality. She oversees all aspects of production, down to the unique, durable weave. From left: Stripe Dot in White/Multi, Fruit Garden in Aqua, and Harlequin in White/Multi. $100 per yard. littlephant.com Josi Severson Minneapolis-based Severson sources all of her cotton in the U.S. and loves capturing a hand-drawn feel in her graphic prints. From left: Breaking Waves canvas in…

"I live in a tiny New York apartment. My bathroom lighting is terrible, so I converted a living room wall into a vanity area with a hardware-store shelf." "The brown and pink shadows in ETUDE HOUSE FANTASTIC COLOR EYES [$14] are great for everyday looks. And I recently discovered REVLON SUPER LUSTROUS LIPSTICK IN FIRE & ICE [$9], a vibrant, classic red." "My all-time go-to: BOBBI BROWN LONG-WEAR GEL EYELINER [$24]. It's perfect for my signature cat eye." Owens surrounds herself with a mix of new and old accent pieces, including a faux-bamboo mirror she's had since girlhood. HORCHOW WHITE OCTAGONAL MIRROR, $275. C. WONDER MONOGRAM JEWELRY BOX, $78. JAYES STUDIO BAYSHORE MULTI TISSUE-BOX COVER, $30. "Korean women know their skin care. My sister-in-law, a Seoul native, gifted me ETUDE…

1. COLOR SHOW Allen transformed the large, plain main room (left) by painting it in Benjamin Moore's Split Pea. "I love green and purple together," he says. "It's very Palm Beach." Chairs in a Cowtan & Tout fabric. Curtains in a Kravet velvet. 2. IN THE ZONE Allen turned an alcove into an office with Ikea's Kallax shelves. The white chair and West Elm desk complete the setup. The wall-mounted TV can be viewed from the sofa. Chair seat in a Lee Jofa fabric. 3. FOCAL POINT One end of the open-plan room is anchored by a skirted table with an ever-changing array of objects. "The color of the Schumacher velvet bands echoes the green walls and helps tie the space together," Allen says. Skirt in Sandra Jordan's Prima Alpaca…

The living room's congenial mix of periods and styles presents a very personal history lesson. Chinese pottery lamps and tables flank the circa 1790 mantel. Chairs are covered in a simple canvas and a Jane Shelton print. Ottoman in Clarence House's Acropoli. John Peixinho turned a postwar ground-level bedroom into his dining room. Subtly mismatched pairs of 18th-century Newport mahogany side chairs avoid the formality of a perfect set. Tyler Hall Willow Weave wallcovering sets off the stripped-pine chinoiserie mirror. Tablecloth, George Spencer Designs. Above: In the living room, an elaborately carved antique Canadian cabinet partners with 18th-century Portuguese chairs covered in a Manuel Canovas fabric. Carved wood mirror, Mecox. Hemp rug, Merida Studio. Below: Van Day Truex painted this Maine landscape, which now hangs from a bookshelf in the…

1. Organized inside Modular, movable components—all made from attractive birch—let you customize drawer space for storing cooking tools, serving pieces, and flatware. 2. Out of sight When we polled professional chefs about their must-have knives for home (see right), many of them said they rely on just a few to do a wide range of jobs, and then stash them in kitchen drawers, tucked safely away from the work space. 3. Spice it up Too often, spices get crammed together in a neglected jumble in a cabinet. The purpose-built spice insert means you can edit your selection down to the ones you use most frequently and always have them at hand. bulthaup.com Bamboo KNIFE DOCK Not planning a custom-cabinet redo? This stand-alone insert fits standard kitchen drawers and has a…

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