Innehållsförteckning för April 2019 från House Beautiful

Want to talk? E-mail me at joanna@housebeautiful.com Joanna Saltz: Here’s what I want to know: What’s the biggest risk you’ve taken recently, and—honest truth—did it pay off? José Solís Betancourt: I think technology is a great thing that’s also a big risk. We did this powder room where there are no knobs on the faucet—just a motion detector. The client asked, “What happens if it doesn’t work? It’s going to splash!” So you go in and try it; you test it out Paul Sherrill: Before that silk blouse gets ruined! JSB: Yes. But you’re in good hands with the companies that do really great work. Joe Ireland: We get hired because we go out on that limb. With technology, we can walk a client through a house in 3D that…

White + Blush The combo of Farrow & Ball’s All White in a kitchen with Pink Ground in an adjoining dining room gives a flattering glow. Sage + Taupe C2 Paint’s Michael’s Moon and Lamb’s Ear are similar enough to ease the view from room to room, but they’re not too matchy. Charcoal + Blue I love a dark, cozy bedroom. Pair Benjamin Moore’s Montpelier with a warm, not icy, blue like Exhale in an en suite bathroom. Navy + Off-White For a fresh take on nautical, pair a vibrant navy like Sherwin-Williams’s Indigo with an almost-gray like Pearly White.…

“Anytime I see something that’s a little bit funky and off, I’m instantly drawn to it!” proclaims Caroline Rafferty. It’s just about the last thing you’d expect to hear from a designer based in Palm Beach—a place synonymous with buttoned-up, pastel interiors—but if Rafferty has any say in the situation, that won’t be the case for much longer. Originally from Palm Beach, Rafferty spent most of her childhood in Michigan. She moved to New York City to study art history, then worked in real-estate development (her family is in the business) before starting a fabric-and-furniture line with a friend. In 2012, Rafferty and her husband decided to return to Florida. “It was the coldest winter in New York, so there wasn’t much cajoling involved,” she laughs. Once settled, she launched…

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Try not to smile on an indoor swing. “They remind me of my childhood, spark creativity, and are, of course, super cozy,” says Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy’s resident trend expert, who happens to have a few in her office. She’s not the least bit surprised that decorators and Instagrammers alike are currently obsessed. Neither is designer Starrett Zenko Ringbom, who attributes the trend to a rise in the playful side of design: “It’s the nervousness people get when they’re decorating their homes that holds them back from being adventurous—I think people are letting go of that.” Warm It Up “A hanging chair in a formal living room is certainly unexpected, but it’s all in how you style it,” says Kirsty Williams, chief design officer at Serena & Lily, who suggests…

Kate Reid sees life in Technicolor. Her Manhattan apartment is a collage of pinks, blues, butter yellows, purples, even chartreuse—super-saturated tones that leap from the walls and furnishings. “They’re all sort of tricky colors,” admits the British-born decorator, who cites a beloved late grandmother and world travels for helping her develop such a distinctive palette. (Over the course of her 15 formative years at Marshall Watson Interiors, Reid has taken a lot of good work trips.) “I wanted it to be fun and cheerful and uplifting and quirky and eclectic,” she says. Thanks to a few very clever decorating tricks, the apartment is just that—and then some. Kate Reid sees life in Technicolor. Her Manhattan apartment is a collage of pinks, blues, butter yellows, purples, even chartreuse—super-saturated tones that leap…

1. Strip off the surface layer using a paper scraper, peeling it back from the corners slowly. 2. To loosen the backing, soak with a wet sponge and then scrape it off the wall. 3. Use wallpaper-removal spray (even a few regular all-purpose cleaners will do!) to get tough spots. 4. If you’re still not making headway, a scoring tool can help scratch the paper loose. When you put up a new print, use cold water paste, a popular glue—it’s water-soluble for easy removal. Banana leaf is back! CW Stockwell, creators of the original pattern that graced the walls of the Beverly Hills Hotel, are releasing a new collection inspired by their century-old pattern archive.…

Most 1970s-era rental apartments are the architectural equivalent of stale saltines—white walls and tired finishes—unless they have Aldous Bertram as their tenant. “It’s as plain as can be, it has cracks, and there’s termites everywhere,” says the British designer and artist of his Palm Beach home, “but that’s all hidden.” He used traditional interior paint to add color, but he didn’t stop with a standard coating of the walls: Next came a Chinese vase on his bedroom wall, a striped “tented” ceiling in the living room, and a pair of wall niches so lifelike, you want to reach into them. “I studied a photo of an Amsterdam corridor painted with these four niches and four statues, and I thought, Well that is just the neatest trick,” says Bertram, who works…

No place in the world is as inspiring—or overwhelming—as the paint aisle. It’s too much. But designer Libby Langdon has a trick to help narrow it down: Break out your smartphone. “Search the paint-color names on Google Images to see what they look like in a real room,” she says. “You may have to see past design details you don’t like and some bad photography, but it will give you an idea!” Think of it as a free preview.…

SUPER-GLOSS: The rich, liquidy sheen of a lacquer-like finish bounces light around a dark room. Designer Alisa Bloom used Fine Paints of Europe’s Delft Blue 4003 in Hollandlac Brilliant to illuminate this bedroom. SUPER-MATTE: Matte surfaces can look like velvet. They’re not easy to clean, so use the flat finish in small doses. This office nook by 2LG Studio and John Lewis of Hungerford was sprayed with Mylands’s FTT-018 in Matt.…

1 Cozy Minimalism TINA RAMCHANDANI Combining a less-is-more ethos with a sumptuous and cozy design aesthetic is what Tina portrays through her spaces. “Pare down accessories and pick furniture with clean lines. 2 Guestroom Guru BLAKE BRUNSON Also known as Miles Redd’s protégé, Blake knows how to make a space so perfect, your guest will be sad they have to leave. “I always throw in a little bit of folly. It can’t all be practical. 3 Classical Inspired Interiors LYNDE EASTERLIN Designed for classic elegance, Lynde’s spaces are full of character that welcomes the eclectic and traditional. “Explore the unknown and experiment. Life is about discovery.…

Like it or not, the 1960s left us a lot of plastic. Infinitely malleable, it could do so much that natural materials couldn’t. “It was a refreshing contrast to all the wood in homes at the time,” says Cat Snodgrass, owner of Bi-Rite Studio. “People were ready for color!” It’s no surprise that, in our modern farmhouse–saturated world, the wonder substance is making a comeback. “It’s like candy,” says designer Sasha Bikoff. “It presents a great moment to incorporate color into your home.” For just a few hundred bucks, snag these futuristic vintage pieces on sites like Etsy, Chairish, and eBay (and save them from the landfill). When checking online auctions, search for names like Dorothee Becker, Verner Panton, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, and Roger Rougier.…

Make Room You’ll need at least three feet behind the swing and 14 inches on each side so you don’t bang into walls. Find a Joist Suspended ceilings are not designed to hold any real weight, so a swing must be mounted to a solid beam. Mount It Right How you hang it matters. Single swings should have a mount with at least 600 pounds capacity. When in doubt, consult a pro. It’s worth it for safe swinging!…

Whatever you do, don’t call the curtains you see at right “orange.” Cantaloupe? Maybe. Creamsicle? Getting warmer. “I cannot take credit for the selection of the palette,” says designer Matthew Bees of the presiding hue in his clients’ double drawing rooms. “The ever-creative wife asks that I call the color scheme ‘kumquat and aubergine.’” OK! So kumquat, as it turns out, is the homeowners’ favorite color. “I always felt that orange was a no-no,” Bees says. “It was simply not in my color wheel. However, I was up for the challenge.” For the most part, he kept the color on the curtains, pillows, and other upholstery in the home’s more formal spaces. “I was mindful of not wanting to overpower any visitors,” he says. But in the office, all rules…

On the Cover Wallcovering, curtains, bolster pillow: Brimfield in Petunia Pink, Mally Skok Design, mallyskokdesign.com. Bed fabric: Pierre Frey, pierrefrey.com. Large pillow: King Protea in Pink, Mally Skok Design. Drum table: West Elm, westelm.com. 12 Open House: Washington, DC Designers: Joe Ireland, jdireland.com. Andrew Law, andrewlaw.net. Amanda Nisbet, amandanisbetdesign.com. Thomas Pheasant, thomaspheasant.com. José Solis Betancourt and Paul Sherrill, solisbetancourt.com. 24 Unlikely Colors That Actually Work Behr, behr.com. Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com. Fine Paints of Europe, finepaintsofeurope.com. PPG Pittsburgh Paints, ppgpittsburghpaints.com. 30 How to Pick a Palette Designer: Eddie Ross, eddieross.com. Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. C2, c2paint.com. Farrow & Ball, farrowball.com. Fine Paints of Europe, finepaintsofeurope.com. Sherwin-Williams, sherwin-williams.com. Wood-Mode, wood-mode.com. 32 The Kitchen With the Candy Filling Designer: Penelope August, penelopeaugust.com. Range: Lacanche, lacanche.com. Cabinet paint: Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com.…

S 3560-G60Y, Fine Paints of Europe “People think I’m crazy when I say this, but to me, any green—even this one—can be a neutral in that everything looks good with it. We wanted a true chartreuse; too yellow and it's pea green, too blue and it's Kelly." —Gwen Driscoll @gwendriscoll Avalon Teal CSP-645, Benjamin Moore “I often do painted floors in country houses; this is the city version! We used a pigmented concrete, which gives an amazing depth of color. The blue feels luxe and hard-edged at the same time." —Fawn Galli @fawngalliinteriors Chocolate Velvet CSP-235, Benjamin Moore "Dark brown walls don't have to be serious! For a young family's apartment, we chose a shade with golden undertones that plays well with cheery reds and yellows." —Bruce Shostak @bruceshostak Electric…

Choosing colors that flow smoothly from room to room can be tricky—but you don’t have to paint your whole house from one page of a fan deck. At Edgewood Hall, we used a few palette-building tricks that allowed us to mix bright, bold, dark, and neutral in a way that’s complementary, not crazy. Edgewood Hall 1. Begin with your favorite color. Before we started renovating, I fell in love with this green and knew it would look amazing in my butler’s pantry with tortoise wallpaper by Celerie Kemble for Schumacher. The whole palette grew from this point! Country Squire SW 6475, Sherwin-Williams 2. Stick to the same intensity in the next room. I thought a light color in the adjoining dining room would feel too jarring next to deep green,…

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“I’d use this fabric in a penthouse garden with huge windows and great natural light. A daybed hanging from the ceiling would be layered with colorful suzani cushions, giving the feeling of an enchanted room in the sky. To complement the fabric’s motifs, I’d draw on its lavenders, teals, deep blues, and reds to install Portuguese floor tile, then add ornate ceiling molding. An oasis in a modern setting!”…

NO. 1 Hang a Not-so-Basic Pendant Mitzi’s candy-colored finishes turn utilitarian light fixtures into focal points. No. 2 Create a Dreamscape Inspired by a trip to the northern Indian city of Varanasi, John Robshaw’s new Salila bedding is a fresh take on floral. From $75. johnrobshaw.com No. 3 Rent a New Look It’s already changed the way we shop for clothes, but now Rent the Runway wants to do the same for home goods. Subscribers can rent bundles of West Elm throws, quilts, and pillows as part of a new collaboration between the brands. If you love them, buy them at a discount; if not, send them back! renttherunway.com/westelm No. 4 Weave in Some Brights Mungo’s rainbow woven towels will secure your status as the most stylish sunbather at any…

CLICK FOR A SAMPLE To see a wallpaper in person before buying, “you can always request a swatch!” says designer Mally Skok. MAKE IT WATERPROOF If splashing is an issue, designer Britt Zunino says to ask if the design can be printed on vinyl. GO WITH THE PROS Leave installs to the people who do it best. Sites like TaskRabbit and Handy have affordable hourly rates. GET CREATIVE If you’re in love with a paper that’s fragile—or expensive!—“apply it above the chair rail and paint below that,” Zunino says. What if I want fabric walls? Chris Benz’s new wallpaper line for Wallshoppe has to-die-for patchwork and woven patterns.…