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Kelly Finley Oakland, CA @joystreetdesign Whitney Jones New Orleans @whitneyjdecor Kiyonda Powell Washington, DC @kiyondapowell Beth Diana Smith Irvington, NJ @bethdianasmith Brad Ford Hudson Valley, NY @brad_ford_id Delia Kenza Brooklyn @deliakenza Pulp Design Studios Seattle & Dallas @pulpdesigns Veronica Solomon Katy, TX @casavilora Michel Smith Boyd Atlanta @michelboyd Mackenzie Collier Phoenix & Portland @mackenziecollierinteriors Swati Goorha New Providence, NJ @swatigoorhadesigns KJ Design and Mortar Styling Baltimore @kjdesignandmortarstyling Don Ricardo Massenburg, Jr. Durham, NC @designinkredible Keita Turner New York @keitaturnerdesign Albie Buabeng Seattle @albieknows Gail Davis South Orange, NJ @gaildavisdesigns Kevin Isbell Los Angeles @kevinisbell Candace Mary Griffin Detroit @candacemaryinteriors Erin Shakoor Chicago @shakoor_interiors Urbanism Designs Sunnyvale, CA @urbanismdesigns Natalie Chong Toronto @lovenataliechong Tobi Fairley Little Rock, AR @tobifairley Nile Johnson Philadelphia @nilejohnson MONIOMI Design Miami @moniomidesign Mally Skok Boston @mallyskok…

ONCE RESERVED FOR MCMANSIONS WITH space to burn, media rooms have recently become exceedingly popular—perhaps because people haven’t been able to go out to the movies. (Or maybe they’re sick of watching them while hunched over an iPad.) A home theater needs only three things: good acoustics, proper wiring, and comfortable seats—which means you probably already have the perfect spot. The key to mapping it all out? Rustam Mehta of GRT Architects recommends “getting the projector as early as possible to mock it up. This takes the guesswork out of the right seating-to-wall arrangement and how high you want the projector on the wall.”Fast-forward to learn how the pros create a truly dazzling film-enhancing experience.—Hadley Mendelsohn Think Vertically While tiered rows require the extra step of building platforms, they offer…

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Why were so many famous city landmarks built in the Art Deco style? The movement coincided with advances in construction—reinforced concrete, plate glass, aluminum windows—that made these skyscrapers possible. “Art Deco turned away from explicitly historical sources toward a new, machine-age aesthetic,”says architect Peter Pennoyer. The American farmhouse was built for function: Porches acted as mudrooms for dirty workwear; clapboard siding provided insulation; a simple roof was easy to frame. Today, says architect Gil Schafer, “It remains a remarkably adaptive style that has a marvelous timelessness to it.” The large, open floor plans common in modernist homes—made possible in part by the development of long-span steel trusses—reflected the changing needs of Americans in the postwar era, as formal living was replaced by a more casual, family-focused approach.…

YOU KNOW WHEN YOU see a room that just looks amazing, but you can’t put your finger on why? Chances are it has to do with a good sense of scale. Proportions are often influenced by classical architecture, says Alexa Hampton, who familiarized herself with such buildings while traveling with her father, the legendary designer Mark Hampton. But this concept isn’t just something from the history books: “If you dig back into why things are the way they are, it’s all about the size of people,” she says. 1. Bigger isn’t better. “I don’t actually believe that furniture should scale up if your room is larger—I think that’s ridiculous,”Hampton says. In fact, gigantic elements can sometimes make a room feel smaller. 2. Variety is key. “If you have all furniture…

EVERY PROJECT BUNNY WILLIAMS completes begins with a serious getting-to-know-you stage between her and clients. Because, after all, “How I live and how they live may be very different,”she says. “In my living room, I have a sofa, a big comfortable chair, two side chairs, and a pair of benches,”Williams says, “so eight people can sit there very comfortably, but I can go in there alone and read for a couple of hours too.”As you can see, the desired functionality of public rooms has changed significantly over time: 18th century In grand houses, furniture lived around the edges of the room and was rearranged by servants for different uses. 19th century During the Victorian era, parlor rooms existed to receive guests. 1930s Living room seating was grouped around the newly…

“ANY ROOM THAT IS a snapshot of only one moment in time, whether it is 1740 or 2020, is a missed opportunity to think about other ages, places, and cultures,”Jamie Drake says. A more timeless, yet richer, space can be conjured through a medley of materials, shapes, and eras, the designer posits. “Having contrast enriches both pieces. If you have primarily straight-line contemporary pieces, a wonderful Baroque shape next to them heightens both,”he says. Take the curve of a cabriole leg set surprisingly against a Parsons table, say. Nothing could be more delicious, according to Drake. “Being a designer is akin to being a painter, just in three dimensions,”he declares. “So when I am working on a scheme, I’m always envisioning how things come together and sit next to each…

1. Rethink Color. “I’ve had quite a lot of requests in my day for pink rooms, but I didn’t want my daughters’ rooms to feel too precious,”Bromley says. For 4-year-old Gigi, that meant a bright yellow backdrop; for 7-year-old Charlotte, bold black and white. “It’s sweet but not overly girly.” 2. Don’t Be Shy About Pattern. “Extending the wallpaper all the way up the walls and across the ceiling in Gigi’s room was a really quick way to make it magic,”the designer says. Mixing prints—like graphic dots with classic florals—added extra personality in Charlotte’s room. 3. Embrace Hand-Me-Downs. The antique beds in Charlotte’s room were actually Bromley’s as a child. “At 8 years old, I informed my mother that she was never to get rid of them because I wanted…

Though quilts date back as far as 100 BCE, they became much easier to make following the revolution of the textile industry in the early-19th century.…

Bench-made refers to a piece of furniture for which a craftsperson sat on a bench sculpting, creating, and assembling. Simply put: It didn’t come off an assembly line. 8-Way Hand-Tied is a technique where each coil is tied to the frame individually, allowing the piece to adjust to where and how you sit. It’s similar to how a great mattress conforms to your body. Performance is an industry term suggesting a material (like fabric or rug fibers) has qualities that make it ideal for high-traffic areas. They’re often washable and stain-resistant. COM stands for “customer’s own material”and signifies that the client or designer wants to use an unstocked fabric for a piece. Understanding how your fabric will wear over time is key.…

Chintz Indian-made printed cotton was so popular in 17th- and 18th-century Europe that France and England banned its import to protect domestic manufacturing. Hollyhock glazed chintz by Lee Jofa. Ikat The word is Indonesian, but versions of the technique—which involves resistdyeing fibers prior to weaving—have existed for centuries in different regions across the globe. Emira silk-cotton ikat by Slightly East. Kuba Cloth Made by the Kuba people of central Africa from woven raffia embellished with embroidered or appliquéd patterns, the material inspired artists like Klimt and Matisse. Kuba cloth by Sankofa African Bazaar. Shibori Roughly translated as “to wring, squeeze, or press,”shibori dates back to at least the 8th century in Japan, when it was used to enhance inexpensive or worn-out textiles. Nui-Midori Tatsumaki Shibori Tenugui by Slow Fiber Studios.…

YES, CUSTOM PROJECTS take at least six to eight weeks and require decisions about fabric and leg finishes and cushion filling. But the result is built for your room, and can’t be discovered in your friend’s house. “Online and big-box retailers sell sofas for $3,000, but you can get a custom sofa for that price and know it was made just for you. The real price differential is in the fabric, not the frame.”—Mark Gilmore, CR Laine “Everything you buy ought to be for love, not because it was on sale and you need a quick fix, like ‘Poof! My room is done.’”—Marty Andress, Lee Industries “Kravet’s good, better, best program—known as Edge, Smart, and Design—gives consumers (through a designer or designerbased home store) access to solidly built, custom furniture…

IF YOU WANT A PIECE that’s long-lasting and heirloom-quality, look for the term “hand-knotted.”According to The Rug Company, this type costs more upfront because each loop is tied by hand, but they survive beyond a lifetime. A hand-loomed rug will achieve a similarly beautiful look but is easier to fabricate and therefore less expensive. In a bedroom or playroom, wall-towall carpeting may be a better fit. If you have an awkwardly sized space where a standard-size rug won’t do, Stanton Carpet creates made-toorder rugs from their high-traffic-ready, wall-to-wall carpet, which normally ship within three to five days. Outdoor rugs can disintegrate and lose their color from UV rays, so you may be buying a new one every year. If you’d like to invest in something longer lasting, look for information…

1. Have you ever pinned their work? “Don’t approach the designer if you find that their work is not in a lignment with your aesthetic, hoping th at they’ll adjust to your style.” —Justin Q. Williams “When the designer’s ideas do not resonate with the client, it’s best for the cl ient to move on—even if you get a long beautif ully on a personal level.” —Joy Rondello 2. Do you want to get a drink with them? “Like any other relationsh ip, it all st arts with chemistry. If there’s something that’s missing, maybe it’s a sign that the pairing is just not a good fit.” —Eche Martinez “If you find that you don’t get along personally, chances are that feel ing will on ly become worse as you…

DEN “I believe that one’s home should shout out loud their personality,”says designer Krsnaa Mehta. Lamps, chair and sofa fabrics: India Circus. Bird-print shade: Russell Street fabric, BARO. Art (left): a Gond painting, a regional form originating in Madhya Pradesh, India. ENTRYWAY The apartment’s vibe is dependent on “elements from all over the world coming together,”he says. Wood table: IKEA. Blue table: custom. Cat lamp: purchased in Paris. Art: traditional piece found in Rajasthan, India. THERE’S A CERTAIN CRUELTY IN giving Krsnaa Mehta a sterile, 1,100-square-foot apartment with nary a cool architectural feature to be found. “It’s not like this exciting, Alice in Wonderland situation,”says Mehta, the founder of the vibrant textile company India Circus. “So I had to create that with product, with plants, with lights, to give it the feeling that everywhere you…

MAIN BEDROOM “This is the only room with color outside of just the wall art,”Clarke notes. Leaf lamp: Arteriors. Chaise: Bolier daybed in Maharam fabric. Art: clients’ own. Flooring: jatoba wood from Dougall Flooring. DINING ROOM The exposed stairs “ensure that the sea can be viewed from most of the rooms in the back of the house,”says Ishka Designs’ Anishka Clarke of her project on the south coast of Jamaica. Lighting, table, and seating: custom by Ishka Designs, produced by Grey Furniture, Matahari Enterprises Ltd., and Princeton Barrett. Flooring: Creative Building Finishes. Staircase: structure by Bellindo Limited, treads by Princeton Barrett. KITCHEN An all-white kitchen is warmed up with more touches of guango, a local wood. Pendant lights: In. Sek Design. Appliances: Bertazzoni. Stools: Organic Modernism. Faucet: Julien. ENTRYWAY Art: Bruce Allen. Bench: constructed by Princeton Barrett from a tree and rock…

“People don’t always understand that they need multiple kinds of light. It’s about layers and atmosphere, not architectural, invisible light sources.”—Mara Miller and Jesse Carrier Hastings medium floor lamp, $1,089. circalighting.com “On one project I did, the lighting was installed first and the client called and said, ‘If I never get any furniture, I’m fine.’ That’s how important it is.”—Julie Neill Talia large chandelier, $2,169. circalighting.com “You have to have lights at different registers: overhead, on the wall, uplights, book lights. That helps the room feel inhabited by light, not punched with hot spots.”—Alexa Hampton Penelope table lamp, $735. circalighting.com “No matter how exciting the idea is, I like to have a sense of order to all of my designs.”—Thomas O’Brien Argentino large sconce, $1,079. circalighting.com “To me, it’s just…

For complete shopping details, see Resources. Dorothy Draper, a legendary maximalist, was also known for her use of black-and-white checkered floors, ornate plaster moldings, and cabbage rose chintz.…

“SOMETIMES THE HARDEST part of embracing color is getting past the initial trepidation,”says Rayman Boozer, the founder of the NYC-based firm Apartment 48, who’s often dubbed the “Color Guru.”His tip: Start with a less saturated hue, then gradually build up your tolerance to bolder colors. “I always remind clients that color is the least expensive update you can make to completely change a room.” Here, he shares his methods for choosing the right ones. Get emotional. Ponder the feeling you want to evoke from a space, then use color to get there. “For example, terra-cotta is great for a warm and earthy vibe,”Boozer says. Divide and conquer. Boozer categorizes a room’s colors in three layers: base, secondary, and accent. If the first two look great together, you can be wilder…

With so many daily distractions, downshifting into sleep mode seems tougher than ever. If your bedroom isn’t set up to soothe, it’s hard to get the quality rest you crave. But, thanks to a few design-driven choices, you can get more shut-eye. “An ideal bedroom provides an environment for rest, positivity, and relaxation,”says interior designer Natalie Kraiem. From going all-in on a Stearns & Foster mattress to ditching the screens, here are four easy ways to make your space more serene. The Rest Is Easy Follow these simple principles to prep your room for maximum zzz’s. 1. Invest in a Quality Mattress When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, “the mattress is the most important element,”says Kraiem. “My key recommendation is to source one from a company with…

Tulip Chair Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1957. Saarinen’s famous Pedestal Collection was developed to clean up the “ugly, confusing world”of table and chair legs. Eames Lounge Chair Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1956. Its cradle was “a refuge from the strains of modern living.” Wishbone Chair Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 1949. The seat was made from paper cord, which was developed during WWII as a substitute for jute. Diamond Chair Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1952. The famous sculptor used an industrial material—stainless steel—to create an ergonomically molded frame. Egg Chair Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958. Originally designed for a hotel lobby, the shape creates a feeling of privacy even in public settings. Author Edith Wharton wrote one of the first interior design books,…

“WHAT A BORE!” That’s how Joy Moyler describes a room in all one fabric. “I like to use multiple textures, whether it’s a bouclé or mohair silk or velvet, which is my absolute favorite,”she says. “Different elements work together to create an overall environment.”This variety comes in two forms: from the tactile feel of different materials and how light hits them in various ways. Though Moyler is sensitive to function (“Don’t use lacquer around salt air,”she cautions), she believes all spaces need a diversity of substance. After all, Moyler says, “Cotton is cool—at a beach house. But you want something sexy in there, no matter how informal the room is.”…

BREAKFAST NOOK Designer Marie Flanigan used grand gestures—like this barrel-vaulted brick ceiling—to add drama to the neutral-hued rooms. Ceiling paint: Alabaster by Benjamin Moore. Chandelier: Apparatus Studio. Curtains: G&S custom, in Kravet fabric. Table: clients’ own. Chairs: custom, The Joseph Company, in Architexfabric. ENTRYWAY Ottoman: custom, The Joseph Company, in Rubelli Superwong fabric. Pedestal table: CB2. Rug: GH Leather. LIVING ROOM Plaster shelves filled with objets d’art flank the fireplace. Art: Neutral Swirl 2, via Lam Bespoke. Paint: Alabaster by Benjamin Moore. Coffee table: custom, The Joseph Company. Chair: Vanguard, in Zoffany fabric. End table: Gabby. HERE’S THE CHALlenge: A client wants you to design a home from the ground up with practically no color. Could you do it? When a Houston couple offered that exact mission to designer Marie Flanigan, she accepted, choosing to see the directive as “a…

DINING ROOM Like most of the apartment, the dining room is filled with books—in this case, the designer’s own scrapbooks. “I wanted it to have a kind of studiolo feel, like in a Renaissance prince’s palace, but still laid out like a formal dining room,”Pyne says. Painting: Vincent G. Stiepevich. Cabinet: antique English. Sconces: Maison Gerard. FOYER The reproduction Louis XV chandelier once belonged to Pyne’s parents. “They outgrew it, but I like to keep it as a reminder of when they were young and just beginning to ‘buy nice things,’”she says. Her dogs, Elbert and Monsieur, recline on the antique bench. Pillow fabric: Manuel Canovas. LIVING ROOM A group of etchings by James McNeill Whistler, several family portraits, and a favorite Raymond Legeult oil painting hang above a sofa passed down…

KITCHEN “There are so many great craftsmen in that area,”says the designer of East Tennessee. Hickory Construction, based in Alcoa, also created the kitchen cabinets and arches. Stools: Lee Industries. Pendants: Vaughan STAIRCASE “We decided to really make the stair a beautiful feature,”says Kasler of the custom design by Hickory Construction. Art: Bob Landstrom, Alan Avery Art Company. Console: Bungalow Classic. Lamp: Joseph Konrad. Rug: Stark. BEDROOM A subtle plaid evokes rustic style without being over the top. Bed: Hickory Chair with custom Holland & Sherry bedding. Art, lamps, and nightstands: Joseph Konrad. Sofa: homeowner’s own. Pendant: custom with Holland & Sherry fabric. Table: Holland MacRae. PORCH “One of the key ingredients is that the flow between the inside of the house and the outside is blurred,”says Summerour, who added infrared heaters, a TV, and a grill to make the space multiseasonal.…

A listing of designers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers featured in this issue. 16 The Rufino Report Pages 16-17: Dorothy Draper cameo. dougmeyerstudio.com. Cary fabric in pale blue. madeaux.com. Finnigan Skirted Swivel Chair, $5,625 as shown. highlandhousefurniture.com. Brighton lamp in gold. bungalow5.com. Parcel-Gilt Five Arm Wall Lights, $15,000 per pair. davidduncan antiques.com. Getz Side Table by Duncan Hughes, in Noir, $950. dowelfurniture company.com. Travelers Palm Wallpaper in green. thibautdesign.com. Nancy fabric in rose. fschumacher.com. Dorotheum Sofa with Tailored Flounce in grey silk with Embroidered Pattern and American Baroque Mirror by Carleton Varney for the Dorothy Draper Collection in white. kindelfurniture.com. Leopard Rose 2 Carpet. starkcarpet.com. Clivedon Console in ebonized macassar, $9,695. ralphlaurenhome.com. 25 Design School Page 28: Chintz fabric by Lee Jofa. kravet.com. Kuba Cloth fabric. sankofaafricanbazaar.com. Ikat fabric. slightlyeast.com. Shibori fabric. shop.slowfiberstudios.com. 42 A Walk in the Clouds Designer: Marie Flanigan, marieflanigan.com. Pages 42-43: Sconces. shadesoflight.com. Pages 44-45: Carpet. rugmarthouston.com Pages 46-47:…