Innehållsförteckning för Dec-15 - Jan-16 från House Beautiful

THE LIGHTS, THE GREENERY, THE GUESTS— our homes are most alive during the winter holidays. People who don’t often host, do. Sometime-cooks spend days in the kitchen. Folks who can’t find time to make their beds are suddenly stringing lights and tying bows. And people like me, who love all of it, are in overdrive. Because if there’s one time of year when your home is homiest, it’s now. The holiday season holds powerful lessons for living that we should all heed throughout the rest of the year. I, for one, would like to make a regular habit of displaying evergreen branches near tea lights or tapers. The shadow of pine needles is totally enchanting. But my favorite takeaway from holiday decorating is an attitude: motivation meets nonchalance. No one…

“Our moods can change instantly upon hearing the first few chords of any song, whether we ‘wanna dance’ with Bette Midler or feel ‘happy’ with Pharrell Williams. Along with colors, textures, and fragrances, you need music in your rooms to round out the sensory experience. To listen to playlists I’ve tailored to these great rooms, visit housebeautiful.com/mossmusic.” Alexa Hampton “A sexy, sophisticated, exotic, and layered sitting room–cum-fumoir. A little bit of Castaing Prussian blue meets Mongiardino theater of stenciled walls and a panoply of pattern. Colorful paper lanterns let everyone know they are in for a treat. Cocktails, anyone?” ON THE PLAYLIST Fleetwood Mac’s “Gypsy,” Bruno Mars’s “Moonshine,” and Ray LaMontagne’s “You Are the Best Thing.” Richard Hallberg “This timeless dining room is visually soothing. A neutral palette of browns…

1. Color Theory “I use blues and blue-grays a lot. Dark or light, they all calm stress!” 2. Size Matters “The scale of Bracken’s sprout motif is intentionally small to go with larger prints; you need both to create a cohesive space.” 3. Rock on “Nature itself is the epitome of art—just look at this piece of stone I found at a shop in Paris. I’m going to frame it!” 4. Strong & Silent “With its trellis design, Sapling is undeniably graphic. But the serene hue makes it sophisticated and easy to use.” 5. Big Reveal “I have a small collection of vintage lockets, and each tells a story. Great rooms do the same; you discover more and more over time.”…

KITCHEN OF THE MONTH In a 1920s Tudor house, Jeremy Corkern and Thomas Paul Bates were given a challenge: Design a kitchen that reflects the past as well as the present. New steel casement windows echo the period, but the island feels more contemporary with its waterfall edge. Quartersawn white oak was bleached, limed, and then waxed to make the cabinets. “The liming wears off around the knobs, and that creates patina, so it looks both warm and modern,” says Corkern. —Christine Pittel 1 Twin ranges The client wanted two full-size ovens, but the designers preferred to avoid the typical walloven configuration. “Nothing dates a kitchen more than double ovens and wall-hung cabinets,” Bates says. Instead, they chose two 30-inch Wolf ranges with four burners each. “You get a great…

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“Despite the rise of digital media, it’s a rare client who doesn’t want bookshelves. Books have a unique way of keeping us company! I love the way they personalize a room. A whole case of them—especially interspersed with photos and other objects—says so much about who you are and where you’ve been. Just make sure your shelves aren’t busy; if there are too many items in the mix, it looks cluttered and confused. You want your bookcases to represent you.” —as told to Julia Lewis…

1. LAY THE GROUNDWORK “A rug softens the high-traffic, utilitarian area, making it feel more like a completed room than a pass-through. Stick to larger sizes and your entry will appear more spacious, and consider an outdoor rug, which wears particularly well. Don’t be afraid to experiment with color and pattern—your foyer should have personality!” 2. ADD A TABLE “It’s a must. Your space will determine the best shape— a round table is great for a square room, but a rectangular version is better for a narrow hall. It doesn’t need to be enormous—even a 30-inch top provides enough surface area for keys and accessories. In need of a place to sit and prepare for the day? Try a shallow bench or settee, 18 to 24 inches deep, then add…

Serves 6 FOR THE GRITS 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup white stoneground organic grits 2 tablespoons butter . cup mascarpone cheese FOR THE SHRIMP 2 tablespoons olive oil 36 jumbo Louisiana or other wild American shrimp, peeled Basic Creole Spices (for recipe, go to housebeautiful.com /shrimp) Salt ⅓ cup sliced andouille sausage 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 2 piquillo peppers (roasted red Spanish peppers in a jar) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 cups Basic Shrimp Stock (for recipe, go to housebeautiful.com/shrimp) 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 cups canned diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives. cup fresh chervil sprigs 1. For the grits, bring 4 cups water with the salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Slowly stir…

CHRISTINE PITTEL: Let’s set the scene. I can imagine sitting in this living room, in front of a roaring fire. THOM FILICIA: Snow is falling outside, and you’re up in the mountains, nestled in this very cozy log cabin surrounded by aspen trees. It’s quiet and peaceful and you feel completely relaxed. I never want to leave. Where exactly are we? Vail, Colorado. It’s a weekend house for a family that lives in Boulder. They come out here to be together and have fun skiing, sledding, and snowboarding. Horseback riding in the summer: There’s a ranch down the road with horses grazing in the paddocks. Log houses seem to come with certain decorating clichés—antlers, wagon-wheel chandeliers, Indian blankets. How did you handle that? We used a lot of stuff you’d…

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NEXT WAVE “I LOVE DUSTY ANTIQUES SHOPS that require popping allergy meds before visiting,” says 34-year-old Nashville native Stephanie Sabbe. “It’s my sport, and I enjoy the hunt!” Although her background lies in commercial design (with stints at Boston and Memphis firms), Sabbe now stays loyal to her granny-chic sensibilities—so deeply rooted that she collected teapots in college. “Nothing says ‘hip undergrad’ like a wall of hand-painted teapots!” she jokes. But these quirky finds are precisely what make her spaces feel as if they’ve been curated over generations, as in this boy’s room (left), with its military chest–turned–bedside table and trove of rugged vintage art. Turns out granny chic is just chic.…

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make magic As the powerhouse designer behind celeb-studded events— like weddings for Chelsea Clinton and Allison Williams—Bryan Rafanelli knows how to woo and wow. And his small parties get equal star treatment: “Whether I’m planning a dinner for 300 or 20, I’m going to sit at the table and experience what guests will see and feel,” he says. Here, his suggestions for the party beautiful. BE A MAXIMALIST “Pile it on! You can always pull back. I like to use three to five design elements on the table, so that everywhere you look, you see an overwhelming amount of gorgeous things. Pairing glass and wood is surprising, but the vases add twinkle while the wooden candlesticks provide needed warmth.” THINK IN LAYERS “Use objects with different heights to build a…

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