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Fall 2011
ALAN KLEIN
Publisher
Similar to many other industries, major
changes are afoot in the world of interior
design. Consumers are demanding
more customization and one-of- a kind
products. They want access to great
design products, which at one time were
only available through their designer or
architect. The rate at which things are
changing is astonishing to those of us
who are passionate about the topic. I’m not
simply referring to the world of online flash
sales and here-today-gone-in-two-seconds
collaborations like the recent one between
Missoni and Target.
No, what I’m talking about is a
different kind of change—one that is less
mainstream, but not so out of the moment’s
zeitgeist as you might imagine: The hunger
for real, one-of-a-kind and smaller-scale
production is surging all around the
country, and Southern California seems
perfectly poised to take advantage of this.
We have the ability to both create new trends
in design and make it in our own backyard.
Take Jean de Merry, for example. They’ve
recently opened showrooms in other cities
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such as New York and Chicago, and they
create truly stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces
made right here in L.A.
And even when it’s not just a locals-
only story, the news is still encouraging:
Companies like Linea are seeing a similar
surge of interest in up-and-coming designers.
(Hint: Philippe Nigro, a designer represented
at Linea, is definitely a name to watch.) But
there are others to watch as well. West Elm,
which is opening a new showroom near our
L.A. offices, gets an A+ when it comes to
fostering new design talent. They recently
announced their collaboration with designer
Paul Loebach (this on the heels of many
other highly successful partnerships). The
same can be said of Restoration Hardware,
which is collaborating with L.A.’s very own
Ben Soleimani. And many other exciting
partnerships are being forged every day. A
hunger for new, fresh and one-of-a-kind
design that isn’t repeated under every roof
in the country—what’s not to love about
that? Here’s to living (and buying) in a new
era of more artful and individualized design.
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 Editor’s Note
Fall 2011
ALEXANDRIA
ABRAMIAN-MOTT
Editor-in-Chief
Many of the stories and products in this
issue captivated my imagination—I’d love
to own that insanely cool marble wingback
chair designed by Cerruti Baleri included
in Home Front Trends “Materials World”
(I know, it’d be murder on my back to
actually sit on, but who says I couldn’t
just look and admire?). There’s also Roche
Bobois’ Victor buffet in Home Front
Trends “Block Party” that looks like
something Twiggy might have worn to
a London cocktail party. Oh, and I don’t
want to forget Tord Boontje’s Tangled
Globe light that we included in the Home
Whether we were covering designer Jeff Andrews’ super-glamorous
makeover of a unit in a fabled ’70s highrise or classic Newport Beach
traditional... decorators are looking to architecture for inspiration, not rules.
Front Now section. I love the profusion
of laser-cut gold contained within that
Victorian-looking, thick glass globe.
But nothing quite captured my
imagination the way that writer Gillian
Flynn’s story about San Diego’s Soloman
Apartments did (“Life at the Top”). The
apartments were commissioned by Colonel
Irving and Cecile Salomon to function
as a city residence and alternative to
their sprawling ranch in Valley Center.
Architect Henry Hester designed the light-
filled building with the swanky penthouse
on top. And it was there at the Salomon’s
top floor, indoor/outdoor spread where all
the cocktailing and partying took place.
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Eleanor Roosevelt was once a guest. The
towering palms that now stand sentinel
around the structure might have been
significantly shorter back in the ’60s, but
I’m sure the parties ran just as long into the
night, and that the guests were as chic as
any modern-day swiller of martinis that
we can imagine today. Maybe for just one
day I’d like to time travel to see exactly
how the Solomans lived in their San Diego
penthouse. But I was just as fascinated to see
how today’s owner of said unit, Craig Fuller,
lives and breathes in this breathtaking oasis.
Fuller decided not to do the expected all-
midcentury look. Yes, the sofas are low-
slung, the look is somewhat spare, but
overall the historical penthouse doesn’t
harken back to the past; it lives in the right
now with a creative mix that speaks to a
sense of personal, not proscibed, style.
A nd that’s something I found
throughout this issue. Whether we were
covering designer Jeff Andrews’ super-
glamorous makeover of a unit in a fabled
’70s highrise or a classic Newport Beach
traditional, in this issue, decorators are
looking to architecture for inspiration, not
rules. The result? Fresh, feel-good spaces that
are all about the people who live in them.
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Contents

PUBLISHER’S NOTE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
32 EDITOR’S NOTE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

HOME FRONT

NOW! All the movers, shakers and makers on

SoCal’s red-hot design scene . . . . . . . 32

PEOPLE Can one person create a new wave of

cool? Our vote is in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

TRENDS! Unexpected materials are turning

everyday objects into exquisite design
statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

BOOKS Ready to hunker down for fall? Three

new books create an art form out of
coziness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

TRENDS! Who says you’ve got to relegate big color

to small objects? Get noticed with bold
tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

SHOPS Get ready to tap into a brand-new home

market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

TRENDS! Some of the season’s best nature-

inspired items bring a bit of the
outdoors under your roof . . . . . . . . . . 50

44

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Contents

design Home Rules: Nightclubs, bars and

restaurants that look a lot like your
living room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Trends! Color blocking travels from the runway

to your own home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

design Ready to build a better family photo

wall? We’ve called in the experts . . . . . 58

64 Trends! Traditional quilting goes totally cutting-

edge with a new breed of padded
furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
52
sTyle Interior designer Julie Goldman injects
a SoCal home with an eye-dazzling dose
of color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

House Party

From Beverly Hills to La Jolla, we’ve got the goods on

SoCal’s hottest design parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

MarketPlace la/oc

Where to get sofas, lighting and the best accessories in

town? Here are the only listings that matter . . . . . 100

InterIor Monologue

Inside the stylish world of party designer Sunny

Ravanbach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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Vision-Aerie Interior designer Jeff Andrews ascends to
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Clockwise from top right: Sam Maloof’s Cradle; Beatrice Woods’ “Suspicious Wife Plate” (1952); “Gray Standing Clown” (1943) and “Yellow Seated Clown” (1943); Clamdiggin’s mural at The Melrose Project

BEATRICE WOOD
Beatrice Wood: Career Woman—Drawings, Paintings, Vessels and
Objects will feature more than 100 original drawings, paintings and
clay objects from the prolific artist. Honoring more than 75 years of
art, this exhibition will celebrate Wood’s spirit and dynamic force
while investigating her construction of a complex artistic persona
within the context of her object-making. Sept. 10, 2011-March
3, 2012. Santa Monica Museum of Art, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa
Monica, 310.586.6488, smmoa.org
ClAMDIGGIn’ AT ThE MElROSE PROjECT
The work of Alexandra Fisher and Kevin Johnson, founders of
art/design-based Clamdiggin’, will be on display at The Melrose
Project. A collection of almost 100 items ascends the space’s spiral
stairwell and a sprawling mural created by Fisher and Johnson
takes command of the main area. Inspired by a love of nature,
the mural includes imagery from their exhibitions and campaigns
since they created their partnership 12 years ago. Through Nov.
20. The Melrose Project, 8674 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood,
310.862.2327, themelroseproject.com
ThE hOUSE ThAT SAM BUIlT
Sam Maloof ’s gift as an expert woodworker garnered him much
success among the public and his contemporaries, making the self-
taught artist the face of the American studio furniture movement
that praised handmade craftsmanship over mass-produced
furniture. The House that Sam Built: Sam Maloof and Art in the
Pomona Valley, 1945-1985 will feature 35 of Maloof’s finest wood
furniture; rarely seen, original watercolors; and 81 pieces crafted by
his friends and peers including Phil Dike, Karl Benjamin and John
Svenson. Tickets $20. Through Jan. 30, 2012. The Huntington
Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road,
San Marino, 626.405.2100, huntington.org
EAMES DESIGnS: ThE GUEST-hOST RElATIOnShIP
The daily lives and work philosophy of famed design couple Charles

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 Clockwise from left: Buff, Straub & hensman’s Recreation Pavilion, Mirman house (1958), photo by julius Shulman; garden sculpture (1955) at lACMA; Chris Burden’s “Shoot”; linda Mary Montano at O.C. Museum of Art

and Ray Eames will be interpreted through quotes in this exhibition interviews from the couple that shaped 20th-century design as
that will use the innovators’ words as art. Advice on how to be a good we know it. Oct. 15, 2011-April 30, 2012. The Eames House,
host and thoughts on the design industry will be highlighted both 203 Chautauqua Blvd., Pacific Palisades, eamesfoundation.org
typographically and on film, surrounded by vintage furniture and or pacificstandardtime.org
common objects that the Eameses used on a daily basis in their life
and work. Tickets $5. Oct. 1, 2011-Jan. 16, 2012. A+D Museum, CAlFORnIA DESIGn, 1930-1965: lIVInG In A MODERn WAY
6032 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 323.932.9393, aplusd.org Through the display of more than 300 objects—from fashion,
textiles and furniture to industrial and graphic design—LACMA
TWO SChOOlS OF COOl sets out to examine how California modernists revolutionized the
The Orange County Museum of Art’s Two Schools of Cool nation’s material culture in the mid-20th century. Delve deeper
exhibition showcases the collaborative mixed-media projects that with LACMA educator Mary Lenihan and commentary by wine
emerged when seminal Angeleno artists from the ’60s and ’70s historian Barbara Baxter, who will outline the history of California
were paired with artists who came into their own in L.A. in the winemaking. Following the tour, taste wines and cheeses from
2000s. Artist talks, workshops and performances are scheduled throughout the state. Tickets $75. Oct. 22; Oct. 1, 2011-March
throughout the exhibition’s run. Oct. 9, 2011-Jan. 22, 2012. 25, 2012. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd.,
Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport L.A., 323.857.6151, lacma.org
Beach, 949.759.1122, ocma.net
lYOnEl FEInInGER In lOS AnGElES
InDOOR ECOlOGIES: ThE EVOlUTIOn OF ThE EAMES hOUSE lIVInG ROOM Lyonel Feininger: Photographs, 1928-1939 will explore how the
Few have been as influential to L.A.’s evolving design scene American painter, printmaker and draftsman turned to photography
as Charles and Ray Eames. While the inside of the iconic as a means of visual exploration in his later years. This exhibition
Eames House is off limits to design buffs, modern gurus can will feature his previously unknown body of photographic work,
get a rare peek into Case Study House #8’s indoor-meets- highlighting the former Bauhaus master’s innovative exploration of
outdoor living room when it’s restaged for this exhibit, a part transparency, reflection, night imagery, and the effects of light and
of Pacific Standard Time. Original contents from the Eames shadow. Oct. 25, 2011-March 11, 2012. Getty Museum, 1200 Getty
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Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310.657.0800, were faculty or students at UC Irvine from 1964-1971, including
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team will construct the Hanwha Solar CHIP House for this year’s marginally represented a generation. Tickets $12. Oct. 30, 2011-
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structure in the competition, this entry’s soft, insulating exterior 949.494.8971, lagunaartmuseum.org
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WOMEn In ThE DIRT offers horse-drawn wagon rides, a poinsettia garden, marshmallow
This feature-length documentary will focus on seven innovative roasting and appearances by Santa. Tickets $12. Dec. 8-23 and 26-
landscape architects who are combining beauty, practicality and 30. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas,
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growing roster of eco-focused clients, Rachel Winokur of Etta Designs puts the earth and
great style at the top of the list. “So much is out there right now that there’s no reason to
not be predominantly sustainable about design,” Winokur says. The Massachusetts-born
designer, who once worked at Michael Smith’s studio, is branching out with Design Wars,
a new HGTV show that premieres this November. Winokur will also preside over L.A.’s
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge aren’t the tape, lynn says that he
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Art & Craft!
Craft is back. Just ask
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guest curator behind San
Diego’s Craft Revolution,
opening in October at
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Museum. The show—part
of the Getty’s Pacific Standard
Time initiative—surveys San Diego’s
postwar craft tradition through the lens of
a group called the Allied Craftsmen. It’s
right up Hampton’s alley. Along with fellow
midcentury-modern aficionados Steve
Aldana and Ron Kerner, the avid collector
founded Objects USA, which deals in
vintage Southern California design, most
of it from San Diego. Hampton’s expertise
and enthusiasm make this Mingei exhibition
a must-see. –AS
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NUMBER CRUNCH
Celebrate the centennial
birthday of SoCal architect
John Lautner with a series
of festivities through Nov. 13
(johnlautner.org). We’ve run
the numbers on the master’s
present-day digits. –SH
$800,000
The price drop for Lautner’s
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Balboa Island. Originally
listed for $5.495 million
early last year, then axed to
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now listed at $4.695 million.
drink up! douglas deeds’ recycled beer can chair
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craft overlap. Pacific Standard Time validates
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what I’ve been thinking all along. How did you The amount Frank and Jamie
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happens with most people who collect is that Lautner’s Segel House in
over time, you just have too much stuff. Selling Malibu. They also bought the
it became a natural evolution. Why focus on bungalow next door, which she
douglas deeds’ recycled beer cans image courtesy of douglas deeds
Allied Craftsmen? The group—which still used for overflow of guests and
exists—was connected to the local educational to do extra laundry (according
institutions and museums. It put on an annual to divorce court papers).
show for nearly 30 years. By looking at it, you
get a taste of everyone who was involved in the
modern/contemporary craft movement from the
$200
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stars? I hate to answer that because I don’t
want to leave anyone out, but a couple named
Jackson and Ellamarie Wooley created a big
splash at the time. What’s on your business The starting rate for a one-night
card? I don’t feel like a dealer. I don’t feel like stay at the just-opened Hotel
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now! design inspiration?
“Hennessey + Ingalls is my
favorite bookstore… They
have the best selection of
architecture and design
books. I think it’s so
important to travel and
experience what it is that you
have passion for. I’ve been very
fortunate to be able to visit amazing
gardens all over the world, but if you can’t,
I think books are the next best thing!”

–ARt LUNA, LANDsCApE DEsiGNER

From top: inside the District, but what about an artists’

regent Lofts; La residence? The newly built Regent
Costa’s The Edge
pool area; Josh Lofts (regentlofts.com) features
Herman’s ceramics 28 rental units with all of the
for design Within expected luxury amenities as well
reach.
as some not-so-expected details,
like a striking street-art-style
mural that starts at the lobby’s
facade and works its way up to to
“When I lose inspiration
and get a little blocked,
I need to take a break.
Sometimes that means
that I need to leave my
(sometimes too industrial
and cold) studio space in La Jolla
and work elsewhere. I really like to go to The

the Fast Lane
Carlsbad’s La Costa resort
(lacosta.com) may be one of
the country’s most glamorous
getaways for high-end vacationing
with young children in tow. But
what about when you’re ready to
ditch the kids for some quiet pool
time? The resort is poised to open
The Edge, its first-ever 21-and-
over pool and lounge area with
no slides, no water wings and not
a screaming little one in sight.
>>> Culver City may have its Arts
the roof deck. And no, we’re not
talking Banksy here. The mural
references the area’s midcentury
modern vibe and classic L.A.
setting. >>> San Diego’s hottest
potter is about to go national.
Josh Herman Ceramics has
just collaborated with Design
Within Reach (dwr.com) to
create a six-piece collection that
includes some of the artist’s most
distinctive works. Come Nov. 1,
look for sculptural bowls, bottles
and pods that show off Herman’s
stunning use of volcanic glazes.
–AAM
Living Room on Prospect. You can count on
fresh air and a relaxed atmosphere so your
mind can relax as well. I love everything
about the mismatched furniture and décor.”
–MARiKA KiERCE, iNtERioR DEsiGNER
“I like to shuffle through the off beat
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McCoy... Some of the
fabrics have inspired a
whole project for me.”
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Just as “Less is more” was decorative dictum for

Modernists and “Less is a bore” for its inevitable neo-
baroque backlash, so might “Fewer but finer” serve as
the cri de curtains for L.A.-based designer Christos
Prevezanos. Not coincidentally, he is the interiors
director for the new e-commerce site Bespoke Global, a
platform for custom-made arts and residential furniture
designed and created by artists and artisans.
A first-generation Greek American born in the
Bronx, Prevezanos bore the cross of an all-boy Catholic
high school in New Jersey before entering the pearly PRIME FINDS
gates of NYU (he studied psychology), followed by
Parsons (fine art and illustration), followed by fashion Designer Christos
Prevezanos in a recently
(staging runway shows and events for the likes of Isabel completed project.
Toledo). Then came the mid-20s realization that This
Ain’t Working Optimally For Me, followed by a move
to L.A., a transition to residential design (and jobs with
Brad Dunning, Ruthie Sommers and Kelly Wearstler). “There’s nothing more aesthetically
And finally, the founding of his own firm three years ago.
What he learned early in fashion was affirmed powerful than when something is made
in design. “It’s not just the power of the idea, it’s also
the skill and uniqueness of its execution, and there’s with virtuosity and attention.”
nothing more aesthetically powerful than when
something is made with virtuosity and attention,” he
says. “It’s not like somebody could say, ‘Let’s knock it small. And so, after years of discussion (wine-fueled and
off,’ because you can’t.” otherwise), Bespoke Global was born.
Such sentiments were passionately shared by friends “We realize it’s a paradigm shift for many people,
Gwen Carlton, Prevezanos’s erstwhile roommate from his that we’re asking people to rethink the value of a piece
NYU days, and Australia native Pippa McArdle. Based of furniture that is ‘consumable’ versus something to
in New York, both have years of experience sourcing be treasured and kept for decades, and we realize the
one-off decorative objects, working with the artists cost is more,” Prevezanos says. “But so too is its value.”
who make them, and overseeing commissions large and Perhaps less is more after all.

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Rocco box by Made Goods,
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Preparing for home
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“Creating a cozy room is all about a
mix of textures,” says Web phenom
Grace Bonney. “I love layering
faux-fur throws or blankets over
chairs that have a tendency to
feel cold in the winter (anything
leather, metal or wooden). That mix
of soft textures adds warmth and
detail at the same time.” Bonney’s
first book, Design Sponge at Home
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years in the making and is jam-
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Domestic Decadence
It’s all about opulence with interior
designer Moll Anderson’s The
Seductive Home (Moll Anderson
Productions, $125). Consider her
book a study in decorating-a-deux
with its sections on decadent table
settings, her own recipes when
cooking for two, and the highlight
of the book: before and after shots
of Anderson’s remodeling and
redesigning projects. So how does
this Emmy-winning entertainment
reporter get her home ready
for the fall? “I love to dress my
couches. I use slipcovers and
switch from light, airy colors to
a chocolate mohair flip cover—it
changes the look and feel of the
room completely,” says Anderson.
“Sensuality is a state of mind; the
more you are in touch with it,
the more full of life
and happier you
are. The interiors
affect your
sensory and that’s
what makes a
home homier.”
Creature Comforts
WSJ magazine
editor-in-
chief Deborah
Needleman’s
new book, The
Perfectly Imperfect
Home: How to Decorate
and Live Well (Random House,
$30), includes a chapter called
“Cozifications.” “Fall is the season
to cozify,” says Needleman, whose
illustrated tome has the hands-on
mix of cheerful sophistication that
made her such a design star with
Domino. “Out go the soft summer
quilts, to be replaced by luxurious
knit or cashmere throws that get
tossed over the arms of sofas or the
backs of chairs, ready to be pulled
over you at a moment’s notice.”
But Needleman doesn’t stop with
just visual changes. “Fall also calls
for its own warm, delicious scents.
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“We’re going to have swings

Urban Zen
Though it’s called retail therapy, shopping is often
accompanied by buyer’s remorse. Those feelings can be
banished this fall with the opening of Urban Zen, the
retail arm of the foundation of the same name created
by designer Donna Karan to honor her late husband,
sculptor Stephan Weiss. The 2,400-square-foot space
will carry clothing, scarves and home accessories
and will showcase the full line of Karan’s foray into
furniture design. But the allure doesn’t stop with the
simple, clean-lined furniture (polished root tables,
oversize poufs, reclaimed teak seating and generously
in the window and maybe a
coffee bar,” Jennifer Ridel says,
gesturing around the cavernous
space on Melrose that once
served as photographer Matthew
Rolston’s studio. She’s referring
to Community & Co., her new
showroom that will carry her
own furniture designs along with
an eclectic mix of vintage pieces
and independent lines. Ridel,
who’s had her finger in décor pies
ranging from private residences to
public projects, is adamant that
this won’t be just another store; she
proportioned beds), which evokes a meditative island imagines a space where artists are
getaway. Ten percent of the store’s net sales will go encouraged to hang out and share
back to the Urban Zen foundation to support its their work. That vision explains
main objectives: health and well-being, empowering why, when Charles Hollis Jones
children and preserving culture worldwide. Need set out to relaunch his legendary
another reason to get shopping? Urban Zen’s latest Lucite collection, he chose
project, Hope, Help and Rebuild Haiti, was created Community & Co. “Once Jennifer
in response to the earthquake and encourages local told me the name, I said, ‘That’s
artisans with 100 percent of the proceeds from the it, that’s who I am. I am all about
sales of their crafts going toward rebuilding that still community.’ I was immediately in
struggling country. Now that’s the path to shopping love with her.” 8259 Melrose Ave.,
enlightenment. 9045 Nemo St., West Hollywood, West Hollywood, 323.951.9244,
310.247.1255, urbanzen.com communityandco.com

Rejuvenation A new source of megawattage has just opened in Culver City across
from HD Buttercup. Rejuvenation is a 6,000-square-foot showroom specializing in
both period and contemporary lighting that includes lots of illuminating standouts
like this Astron piece. 8780 Venice Blvd., L.A., 310.400.1872, rejuvenation.com

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 Natural Frivolity of excessive, superficial materials is winding down. Forget high-shine gloss,
triple-lacquered looks or shimmering metallics. It’s a new design dawn—an ode to far

HOME FRONT Selection more humble materials. Now, it’s all about natural woods, fibers and pale. Nix the shiny
fabrics; welcome linen, burlap and canvas into your home design spectrum. We love
this Anthropologie lamp with an industrial stitching base made from mid-20th century
TRENDS! By Meghan McEwen spindles of yarn. Even Allegra Hicks lends her earthy touch to her renewable hemp Sounds
pillow covers for West Elm.

Splayer chair, $3,298, at

Anthropologie, 4525 La
Jolla Village Drive, San Bullseye ottoman in burlap,
Diego, 858.558.3007, $695, at Jayson Home,
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Sounds pillow cover by

Allegra Hicks, $24, at West
Elm, 1433 4th St., Santa
Monica, 310.576.7270,
westelm.com Lamp with industrial stitching base,
$328, at Anthropologie, 4525 La Jolla
Village Drive, San Diego, anthropologie.

Burlap vases, $8-$12, at Jayson Fulton table, $995, at Jayson

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design Club House! Suddenly nightclubs are looking a lot like perfectly
appointed homes. Ready to kick back and relax?
By AnnaMaria Stephens

hush-hush plush Going out has never felt so much like staying home, as in-demand
Interior designer designers bring the cozy feel of fabulously appointed living spaces
Carrie livingston is
currently at work on to bars and eateries throughout Southern California.
this 6,000-square-foot “In Los Angeles, we have a culture where we lounge,” says
sunset strip designer Carrie Livingston, who’s working on a Sunset Strip
private club.
project so hush-hush that it doesn’t have a name yet and might
not even open to the general public. “People want to feel like they
can get together with a big group of friends in a space that’s really
inviting—without having to do the dishes.”
Livingston divided the 6,000-square-foot space—which
formerly housed the restaurant Barfly—into multiple rooms,
including an indoor patio with tiled floors and a wall of windows
that look onto Sunset, as well as intimate dining areas featuring
reclaimed wood floors that look broken-in, but couldn’t be
further from barn-like.
The designer, whose clients also include Roman Abramovich
and Ralph Lauren, says she has a preference for Danish modern
furnishings, and repeatedly traveled the globe to source the
eclectically elegant décor for this guaranteed hot spot. She’s
created lots of inviting nooks like the caramel-hued Chesterfield
sofa by one of the five fireplaces, but every spot in the house is
equally lovely, and arranged to feel casual, not orderly like a
server-station seating chart. Livingston gives the space authentic
personality with stocked bookshelves, attractive lighting and
original pieces from some of her favorite up-and-coming artists.
“People stay longer when they’re comfortable,” she says. “They
want to come back.” In this case, they’ll probably want to move in.
Angelenos aren’t the only ones who like to lounge. This
trend has swept southward, from Santa Ana—where Lola
Gaspar entices with a den-like European vibe, continued...

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 house rules! ...continued replete with dark wood, a
From left: At Cinepolis,
moviegoers get the
giant chandelier and a painting of a girl with
a booze jug and a gun—to Del Mar, where
“A house is someone’s philosophy of living.
home treatment;
Thomas schoos created
the ultimate living
moviegoers at the luxe Cinepolis enjoy their
screenings from cushy armchairs with craft
That’s how I started treating restaurants
room lounge zone at
san Diego’s searsucker
restaurant.
beer and sushi by their sides. Seriously, what
home theater compares to that?
many years ago.” –Thomas Schoos
In San Diego, L.A.-based designer
Thomas Schoos recently wrapped up Burlap,
an eatery that defies its shopping-mall digs with an interior throw rugs, a sofa and more ottomans than you’ve ever seen.
that could be the lodgings of a cool cowboy with a penchant “A house is someone’s philosophy of living,” says Schoos.
for collecting Asian art. The bar even has an entire hand-carved “That’s how I started treating restaurants many years ago.”
housefront from India as its backdrop, with plenty of glass Livingston points out that the aesthetic she and other top
lanterns casting seductive shadows that stir up wanderlust. This designers are gravitating toward is less of a trend than its antithesis.
follows Schoos’ smash-hit Searsucker in the Gaslamp, which “Few restaurants that are trendy stand the test of time,” she says.
woos a chill crowd with its “living room,” an intimate spot with “This doesn’t have the feel of here today, gone tomorrow.”

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they’re dipping, draping, mix-and-matching or juxtaposing, big blocks of color are
the rule of the day. Zanotta brings back Alessandro Mendini’s color-blocked Macaone
HOME FRONT By Meghan McEwen table from 1984, and Cole & Sons comes out with a brand-new line of geometric
wallpaper that runs zigzags through the color spectrum. Happily, Sebastian Wong’s
TRENDS! Cape sofa for Established & Sons is like one giant block of color, with a high-contrast
border along the fabric’s edge.

Diane von Furstenberg print color block

pillow, $120, at Bloomingdale’s Home,
South Coast Plaza, bloomingdales.com
Tapestry wool cushions
by Edward Barber & Jay
Osgarby, at The Rug Company,
$350 each, 8202 Melrose
Ave., L.A., 323.653.0303,
therugcompany.info

Cape sofa by Sebastian Wong

for Established & Sons, starts
at $6,000, at Twentieth,
8057 Beverly Blvd., L.A.,
323.904.1200, twentieth.net

Victor buffet, $7,495, at Roche

Bobois, 7611 Girard Ave., San Diego,
858.459.5711, roche-bobois.com

Pangaea foam blocks by Phase Design,

$2,440, at Twentieth, 8057 Beverly Blvd.,
L.A., 323.904.1200, twentieth.net

Zanotta Macaone table by

Alessandro Mendini, $12,535, at
DDC Domus Design Collection,
8806 Beverly Blvd., L.A.,
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Photo Ops Looking to develop your DIY family photography wall skills
beyond the expected? A-list designers upgrade the notion
with off-the-wall ideas! By Alexandria Abramian-Mott
design

Photo Booth’d

When clients
requested that
Joshua Rose and
Rafael Kalichstein
create a family wall
that would be unlike
any other, the design
duo came up with
a totally unique
solution. Using
an assortment of
images taken with
Macintosh’s Photo
Booth app, Rose
set about creating a
one-of-a-kind layout
with Photoshop
that balanced color,
composition and
poses. The result
is an 18-by-30-
taking it to the inch twist on the
top! katie Leede expected—one that
made a floor-to-
ceiling photo wall in elevates the tried-
her SaMo home. and-true photo
wall to more of an
Mix and Maxed example of photo
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Katie Leede wanted to make a sweeping (818.986.3747), Leede assembled a collection of and visual pop. “It’s
statement on the landing of her Santa Monica mostly Pottery Barn brown and black frames, whimsical and not
house, one that would serve as a constant adding vintage and antique frames as well. “I did too serious, and
reminder of all her happy family memories. the basic layout of the floor where I interspersed something that
“We travel a lot and these images reference the black and brown frames, balanced the dark wasn’t already a
those key moments. There’s us in front of the images with the light ones, and then popped dated cliché by the
katie leede photo by lisa romerein

Forbidden Palace or a Mayan ruin, and then
there are those images of my kids’ first day at
preschool, kindergarten, high school. I feel like
this photo wall is proof of all the fun we have,”
Leede says. Using L.A.-based Argo Art Services
in a burst of color when necessary,” she says. time it hit the wall,”
But in terms of taking those images to the wall, says Kalichstein.
Leede is a true believer in hiring a professional.
“This area is huge and I didn’t want it covered
with mistake holes.”

continued…
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 …continued

cLean Sweep
Designer celerie
kemble made a
dramatic photo
wall with a
back-to-basics
color scheme.

One-Shot Wonder
In Celerie Kemble’s new book Black and White (and a Bit in
Between) (Clarkson Potter, $50), the Palm Beach-raised decorator
explores the world of super-high-impact design. Featuring 75
homes, the book includes lots of easy-access advice about how
to create dramatic interiors with a limited palette, including this
photo wall, which she completed for fashion designer Lela Rose’s
living room. According to Kemble, “The unifying element of
simple black frames generates a mesmerizing crawl of black and
white photography that leads the eye from the white epoxy floors
all the way up to the ceiling.”

in your face (Way) Bigger Is Better

hillary thomas
gets up close and
personal with her When it came to getting her then had the images printed
kids’ portraits in kids’ images on the wall, at 7 by 5 feet and floated
her L.a. home. designer Hillary Thomas in Plexiglas by Art Services
decided to skip the small Melrose (artservicesmelrose. hillary thomas’ living room photo by matt walla

stuff and go for a totally com). “I always enjoy

bold approach. She hired
friend and professional
photographer Nicole Maloney
(nicolemaloney.com) to
capture an extreme close-up
of kids Lucy and Charlie for
“a fun twist on the traditional
portrait,” says Thomas. She
bigger-scale statements on a
wall—less clutter, more bang,
simple, grand lines,” says
Thomas of the mega-portraits.
“When you have 100 pictures,
how many do you really see?
Here I get no fuss, big impact
and great joy!”

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 Quilty Forget all about those classic quilted sofas of yore. We’re heading back to the future with
out-there twists on the age-old technique. Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola has created two

HOME FRONT Pleasures different kinds of padded seating, starting with the Husk armchair for B&B Italia. With its
super-sized squares, it’s a throne for design royalty. Or opt for her Gentry Sofa for Moroso
and its braid-like relief pattern. And if you want to give your living room a serious space-age
TRENDS! By Alexandria Abramian-Mott twist, there’s no more statement-making piece than the Bouroullec Brothers’ Quilt, The Thing
seater for Established & Sons. We’re talking about a whole new type of patterned behavior.

Quilt, The Thing sofa by Ronan & Erwan Egos Sofa by R. Tapinassi & M. Manzoni for
Bouroullec for Established & Sons, starts Roche Bobois, available spring 2012, at
at $8,590, at Twentieth, 8057 Beverly Roche Bobois, 8850 Beverly Blvd., West
Blvd., L.A., 323.904.1200, twentieth.net Hollywood, 310.274.6520, roche-bobois.com

Husk armchair by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia,

starts at $3,177, at Diva, 8801 Beverly Blvd., L.A.,
Gentry Sofa by Patricia
310.278.3191, 800.872.1697, divafurniture.com
Urquiola for Moroso,
price upon request, at
8806 Beverly Blvd., L.A.,
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Memory armchair by
Ole Jensen for Normann
Copenhagen, $8,000, at
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STYLE
Tone Home!
Designer Julie Goldman ditches neutral territory to create a color-happy home in the
Hollywood Hills. By Audrey Davidow | Photography by Everett Fenton Gidley Tahlier
A white couch is kind of like that bad-boy
college boyfriend: You know you shouldn’t
go there. You know it’s not going to end
pretty. But it’s just so damn tempting.
Comedy writer Kayla Alpert had
fallen for the colorless couch shtick more
times than she’d care to admit. But once
her twin boys started walking, climbing,
spattering and spilling, she figured it was finally
time to grow up and move on.
“You think when you have small kids the last thing
you want to do is buy new furniture and redo your house,
but we needed a place that was going to be more livable,”
says Alpert, who wrote the 2009 movie Confessions of a
Shopaholic. To transform the neutral, increasingly stained
Mediterranean home into a lively, family-friendly pad
where Mom and Dad could chill out while the kids ate
Popsicles on the sofa, Alpert and her husband, Peter
O’Meara, called on designer Julie Goldman.
A mom herself, Goldman set out to infuse the
2,700-square-foot Sunset Strip home with both style
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and practicality—to create a comfortable Interior designer Julie
yet sophisticated home that could handle Goldman (pictured,
left) made a colorful
whatever the kids (and dogs) dished out. splash in the entryway
First things first: Alpert had to say by painting the front
sayonara to her neutral phase and move door bright orange and
covering the walls in
on to her true love: color. She ditched the a playful Osborne &
white sofa in favor of a cheerful, orange Little pattern.
velvet polyester—an easygoing, forgiving
fabric that doesn’t fl inch at the sight of kids.
“That stuff is indestructible,” says Alpert, whose chief
concern was keeping her home fun and comfortable.
“We wanted it to be bright and light and cheerful. I
didn’t want it to feel like someone’s parents’ house where
you’re not allowed to go into the roped-off living room.
I wanted it to be beautiful, but also a little irreverent.”
PORTRAIT TAKEN BY CATHERINE MANZELLA
Goldman set the tone right off the bat with
a groovy orange and green foxglove wallpaper by
Osborne & Little in the front entry. “It’s creepy and
surprising,” says Alpert, and it lets you know, the
moment you walk in, that this place is far from your
typical Mediterranean, decked continued…
 “We wanted it to be bright and light and cheerful. I didn’t want it to feel like someone’s
parents’ house where you’re not allowed to go into the roped-off living room.”
…continued with wrought iron chandeliers and
overstuffed seating. “I didn’t want a house that looked
like everybody else’s.”
To set the stage for a full-force color splash,
Goldman kept the canvas neutral with clean, white walls
and dark espresso wood floors. Then she went to work
infusing the place with bold colors, funky patterns and
unexpected art, from the screaming orange tuxedo sofas,
fuchsia armchair and aubergine rug in the living room,
to the apple green lattice print curtains in the bedroom,
to the enormous National Geographic print of a woman
teaching an orangutan sign language. The final effect is a
lively, jewel-toned pad Goldman describes as Hollywood
Regency meets ’70s glam.
Or glam with the option to ride a tricycle through
the living room, should the need arise. To punch up the
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practicality, Alpert bid farewell to a few other pieces of Clockwise from top:
furniture so that Goldman could rearrange the seating Goldman painted the
hallway a color that she
areas to allow more space for the kids to run around— refers to as “oceanic
and the adults to enjoy the canyon view. “That was a blue.” Two orange,
big lesson for me,” Alpert admits. “You don’t have to custom-designed sofas
keep vibrant company
fill every corner of your house with furniture. It’s OK to with a purple rug from
have some places and moments that are open.” Crate & Barrel. In a
But most of all, Alpert loves the fact that her new separate area of the
living room, a vintage
home doesn’t fall neatly into one predictable design Italian sofa represents
package. “We didn’t theme it up,” she says. Rather than another part of the
“ethnic” or “modern” or “beachy,” the space reflects a color chart.
balanced mix of high and low, vintage and new, Moroccan
and midcentury, cozy and glam. “It all goes together in
such an unexpected way—which is what makes it so
personal—so that it doesn’t look like some decorator just
came in and waved her magic wand.”
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“Floored”—in the good sense—is how a designer hopes ELEVATED STATUS

to leave a client at project’s end. But for interior designer For the dining area of
this West Hollywood
Jeff Andrews, “floored” also describes the starting point high-rise project,
of a 2,000-square-foot pied-à-l’air atop a building with interior designer Jeff
views of Beverly Hills green. “I wanted a base that was Andrews used an Eero
Saarinen table and
really funky: warm, modern yet rustic,” says Andrews, Charles Eames office
who knew he’d found an inspirational and literal base chairs, all purchased
with planks of antique French oak. “They look like at Jules Seltzer.
Andrews designed the
they’re from an old pier. I thought, ‘Let’s bring a bit of chandelier, which was
the beach into the city and build from there.’” fabricated by Peter
The project’s purview was particular. A secondary Manukyan of Filament
Lighting. The Angora
residence for the son of the founder of Manhattan Shabby rug is from
Beach-based shoe company Skechers, the space The Rug Company.
would serve as an alternative to the client’s sprawling

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Left: Huge city views
dominate the living
room, where Andrews
added a pair of vintage
chairs from NoHo
Modern, which were
then upholstered in
Moore & Giles leather.
A Tai Ping rug rests
underneath. Right:
Andrews rests on an
A. Rudin sofa covered
in Missoni’s Moomba
Ebon print, purchased
at Stark Carpet and
Fabric. A dramatic
Javanese teak burl
slice from Bo Tree in
Pasadena makes for
an impactful design
statement.

oceanfront home in Manhattan Beach, which Andrews
had designed several years earlier. “Because this wasn’t
going to be a traditional two-bedroom and was only for
occasional use, I didn’t have to treat it traditionally,”
Portrait by Melissa Valladares
conjoined to the central public area with floor-to-
ceiling, bronze-colored sliding glass walls (as opposed
to doors). “The goal,” says Andrews, “was to keep
everything as open, spacious and airy as possible.”

Andrews says. “It could be more glamorous, more
fun and less conventional.” For example, while each
of the bedrooms could be configured as master
suites, one could double as a lap-like media room
(walls upholstered in grayish-brown suede and comfy
sectionals that convert to a bed), and both could be
Easier imagined than executed. “Floored”—in
the bad sense—might well describe a less resourceful
designer’s reaction to the project’s materia l
impediments. A tower of concrete from the 1960s,
the building had relatively low ceilings (made even
lower by soffits housing air ducts and other services

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 and inopportunely placed structural columns, some
obstructing the views). Also, the client was combining
two units, a studio and a one-bedroom, into one. Both
were on the “penthouse floor” where, Andrews notes,
many of the building’s utilities culminated, further
limiting fresh floor plans and configurations. “It went
from a ‘nice project’ to a master design challenge to a
labor of love.”
Andrews began by gutting the space. To bring
as much height as possible while accommodating the
requisite mod cons, he created a deep, dramatic ceiling
grid, and then extended it throughout the space for
visual unity. Doing so also allowed him to diminish the
main room’s primary drawback: a structural column
housing a vent pipe. “I bent and manipulated the pipe,
eliminated the 3 feet of exterior wall that extended
from both its sides, removed the peripheral soffit
overhead, and built a floating table,” he says.
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In the area that had once been the one-bedroom’s NESTiNG iNSTiNCT
walk-in closet, the new entry foyer was formed. In opposite page: The
dressing area features
the studio’s former kitchen, a wet bar was born. And a vintage brass
while the one-bedroom’s kitchen had been closet-like chandelier by Maison
and closed in, the new incarnation was as light and Boulanger and a Hadley
bench with zebra seat
bright as the cinnabar tile found on its island and from Mecox Gardens.
backsplash. “I really played architect on this job,” Above: Design Within
Andrews says, noting that there were limits as well. Reach’s Matera walnut
bed keeps company
“The sizes of the bathrooms couldn’t be changed, so with a Fiorenza
I maximized what space there was by covering them armchair, purchased at
in three-quarter-inch glass mosaic tiles and making Modern Living.
them wet rooms.”
Once the envelope and floor plan were finished,
Andrews further unified the space by using oak and
walnut throughout—from the floating console of his
own design in the entry foyer, to the kitchen cabinets
and frame surrounding the island’s tiles, to the
frame surrounding the dining room’s enormous
“because this wasn’t going to be a traditional two-bedroom and was for
occasional use... it could be more glamorous, more fun and less conventional.”

mirror and the sliding glass doors to the master pictures in the media room; and the cross-section of a MixED To THE MAx
bedroom and media room. tree mounted above the living room sofa. opposite page: in the
kitchen, Heath ceramic
Having established cohesion, he could then For Andrews, the project, which lasted a year tiles are used along with
indulge in the one-off, the eccentric, the artistic or and a half, went from bear to bare to beauty. “I love Caesarstone counters in
downright quirky. Yes to The Rug Company’s circular how large the apartment seems, but while the floor oyster. David Weeks’ oval
Boi chandelier from Ralph
Angora shag in the dining room and to the silk Tai plan is open the vibe changes from area to area,” he Pucci hangs above the
Ping carpets in the master bedroom, living room and says of an aspect that, although planned, surprised island. Above: The media
media room; a hearty hello to “Marilyn Crying” in the him in the degree of its success. The project was also room has a custom-made
sectional with a pullout
kitchen, a diamond-dust covered piece by British artist serious, good, artful fun. “It was fantastic working queen sleeper by A. Rudin.
Russell Young; a thumbs-up to organic or funky fine with a client I know so well, and who trusts me so The entry area features
and decorative arts, including the earth-toned painting much. That dynamic is its own reward.” No escape Tom Dixon’s Beat Light
Stouts.
centered over the master bed; the profusion of vintage requested or required.

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New Wave
Skip the “shabby,” emphasize the “chic.” Designer Ohara
Davies-Gaetano creates a new and improved version of
sophisticated beach style.
By Audrey Davidow | Photography by Melissa Valladares
On clear, warm nights, Donna
Brightman would stroll the trails of
her 42-acre estate in Charlottesville,
Va., collecting little bits of nature as
she went. Birds’ nests and eggshells,
lichen-covered bark and quartz
rocks. The pieces would make
their way back home, nestling into
shelves and bowls, or onto coffee
tables and credenzas.
Donna’s love of collecting
was on display throughout her
7,000-square-foot mountain home,
from her set of antique Asian
pottery, to the nests that sat in a
large wire bowl on the dining room
table, to mossy pots filled with rocks
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WHITE BRIGHT!
Right: In the living
room of this Newport
Beach home, interior
designer Ohara
Davies-Gaetano kept
it crisply tailored and
airy. Custom-designed
sofas were inspired by
Belgian designer Axel
Vervoordt, according
to the designer. Left:
Davies-Gaetano in the
bonus room, which
she designed using
alder cabinetry with a
distressed faux finish.
and lichen. Each piece was a special
reminder of things she loves most:
travel, the outdoors and art.
But when her husband Chris,
an investment manager, signed on
for a new job in Newport Beach,
the couple agreed to sell their
home, along with every last piece of
furniture they owned—not just the
rugs, drapes and sofas, but also the
CDs, the wine... even Donna’s prized
collection of vintage purses.
“I was literally in the middle of
packing,” says Donna, “when the
buyer called and said, ‘What are you
packing? I thought we were taking
everything!’”
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NATuRE NuRTuRED
Opposite page: Sofas
and chairs from
Veneman Furniture are
used for the outdoor
area. This page,
clockwise from top
left: Mouse the cat
relaxes on a window
seat; the clients’ art
in the living room;
a collection of fan
coral and other beach
treasures gives the
house a curated
coastal feel; the
bonus room’s extra
storage area

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“My husband and I haven’t shared a bathroom
or a closet in a very long time,” laughs the
homeowner. “So it’s been an adventure.”
 She managed to salvage a few favorite things: her
silver serving dishes, a few pieces of majolica pottery
and her most precious art, including a French coastal
landscape painted in the ’30s. But other than that,
the Brightmans found themselves starting their life in
California virtually empty-handed.
Not such a bad thing, given that their new home,
a two-bedroom ranch-style house in Newport Beach,
was substantially smaller than their five-bedroom
Charlottesville estate. Admittedly, scaling back was
an adjustment. “My husband and I haven’t shared a
bathroom or a closet in a very long time,” laughs Donna.
“So it’s been an adventure.”
But what they lost in space they made up for with
a bright, light-filled floor plan and a gorgeous, succulent-
filled garden that Donna says felt like home the moment
they laid eyes on it. And with their kids grown and out
of the house, the couple knew they didn’t need as much
space, nor the burden of upkeep they had back East.
The main challenge, then, was making the house kICk-BACk GLAM
a home, even without all of Donna’s lovingly curated Opposite page: The living
room sofas were custom
collections. To help create that cozy, lived-in look, the built and covered in Pindler
couple turned to Newport Beach-based designer Ohara linen; the master bath’s tub
Davies-Gaetano, head of design and part owner of Bliss was existing from the home’s
previous owners, but helps
Design firm and Bliss Home and Design retail store. lend the beachy house a
With a clean slate, Davies-Gaetano went to work, sophisticated edge. Above:
infusing the place with an organic, beachy feel to reflect The master bedroom is full
of natural tones and inviting
the couple’s love of nature. Throughout the home, light, fabrics.
neutral linens echo the sand, while pops of blue in the
form of pillows and coastal accessories mirror the sky and
sea for a natural look that’s both easygoing and elegant.
Hell-bent on creating a traveled, treasured feel,
Davies-Gaetano mixed Donna’s salvaged pieces of
majolica with a variety of décor styles to help diffuse
the “matchy-matchy look” that can often happen when
people decorate in one fell swoop.
The designer also brought in a variety of one-of-
a-kind pieces, like the enormous antique bibliotheque
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OPEN HOuSE
Left: In the dining
room, a custom white
oak dining table is
surrounded by chairs
that Davies-Gaetano
designed. The 18th-
century Italian altar
stick chandelier was
purchased in France.
Right: Open shelving,
a limited color palette
and Carrera marble
surfaces give the
kitchen an urban twist.
made from an 18th-century French
doorway arch in the entryway, or the
extra-long kitchen table made from
reclaimed barn wood. In the dining
room, a white oak table, finished to
look like an antique, sits under an
authentic 18th-century Italian altar
stick chandelier.
“It all just seemed to fall into
place,” says Donna, who finds that
the smaller space actually better
showcases her favorite pieces,
especially that beloved French
landscape painting. “Paintings can
get lost in grander rooms,” says
Donna. “So many more people
comment on our art in this space.
It just seems to stand out here.”
That’s not to say she’s finished with
hunting and gathering. In fact,
she’s started a few new collections
since moving to Newport a little
over a year ago. Ceramic Fu dogs
are scattered throughout the home,
while the open kitchen shelves
showcase a set of white Fortunata
dinnerware. And of course, there
are plenty of nods to the coastal
surroundings—shells, fossilized
driftwood and architectural coral
sculptures—reflecting the couple’s
love of their new home by the beach,
which allows them to take advantage
of the outdoors year-round.
With the help of landscape
designer Bridget Skinner, the
Brightmans added an outdoor living
room, speakers, a spa and even
more flowers to the already magical
backyard. “Chris and I are outside
every single minute that we can be.
We eat out there more than we do
inside,” says Donna, who doesn’t miss
the Virginia winters for a minute. “I
think we’ll be staying in Southern
California for a while.”
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 Life at the Top
A San Diego ad and branding exec
redefines a historical penthouse.
By Gillian Flynn
Photography by Robert Benson and Craig Fuller

PARK IT! Cocktail hour. It’s just about that time at the Salomon
The Salomon Apartments penthouse, a Bankers Hill lair designed for
Apartments, designed in
1960 by local architect the Salomans, an elite San Diego couple who entertained
Henry Hester, were the frequently and artfully. One can almost hear ice clinking
first modern luxury in tumblers and the chortling over canapés.
apartments in San
Diego, replete with “The kitchen was a hidden room for the staff,” says
underground parking resident Craig Fuller, who has since opened the floor
and designer elevators. plan to create one giant great room. “Mrs. Salomon
didn’t do much in the kitchen.”
That’s likely an understatement. Cecile Salomon
was a sophisticated socialite. She and her husband,
Colonel Irving Salomon, sought an urbane alternative
to their sprawling ranch in Valley Center, a city home
where they could host the likes of Eleanor Roosevelt.
The year was 1960, and a progressive architecture
movement was under way in SoCal. Neutra and McCoy
were erecting modernism to the north, and so too were
homegrown architects like Homer Delawie and Henry
Hester, who was tapped by the Salomons.
“These confident young architects designed houses
free of adornment, full of glass and all about indoor-
outdoor living,” says San Diego architecture chronicler
Ann Jarmusch.

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 Fuller wasn’t about to change any of that. and reclinear design. “I didn’t want shiny or metal or PeRcHeD To
While many units in the Salomon Apartments leather,” says Fuller, padding around barefoot in shorts. PeRfecTIon
opposite page: The
had undergone restoration—and hipification—the “I wanted to play up the warmth.” front entryway boasts
2,700-square-foot penthouse had changed little over He also wanted to preserve the floor-to-ceiling custom shelves and a
45 years since 2004, when the building was converted glass views of the park, enlisting furniture that was table. “everything had
to fit just right,” fuller
from apartments into condos. low-slung and minimalist. “There’s always light says. Above: The living
“The commute was getting to me,” says Fuller, who streaming in. That’s the nice thing about this place, room boasts low-slung
ditched beach living in Cardiff for Bankers Hill, where you never feel like you’re in a railroad car,” says Fuller, furniture so as not to
impede views. fuller
he lives just blocks from his creative agency, Greenhaus. who commissioned custom storage and shelving for also enlisted a neutral
Fuller was drawn to the sleek, open floor plan and his immense art and architecture library. “Everything sophisticated palette—
deep exterior overhangs. “It was a midcentury home with needed to be just the right size.” save jolts of red —to
keep the focus on art
Bauhaus bones,” he says. The penthouse also exuded a Following that theme of light and space, Fuller and views.
Japanese aesthetic, pushing him toward a neutral palate gutted the outdated staff kitchen creating one great room
and natural materials. for a “kitchen without walls.” Unlike Mrs. Salomon,
He tapped interior designer Maruka Tarabay of Fuller rarely entertains, opting for a quieter living space,
IR2 to create a space that honored Hester’s horizontal which he shares with his companion Carolyn Corbett,

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In & oUT opposite
page, clockwise from
top left: The penthouse
boasts three decks
incuding this one
where succulents,
designed by Grounded
in encinitas, create a
yard; the old kitchen
was gutted to make
way for Bulthaup
cabinetry and a dining
table by Maxalto;
custom bookshelves
in the office; a quirky
collection of wind-ups
mingle with art. Right:
B&B Italia chairs sit on
the front deck.

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 and two dachshunds, Murray and Charlotte.
“Murray is Jewish and Charlotte is English,”
Fuller explains, as the dogs follow him to the
expansive bedroom.
Here, Fuller rendered a dressing room obsolete (he
favors Hawaiian shirts) to make way for a sprawling
master bedroom and adjoining bath, which boasts a
generous soak tub.
For the outdoor area, Fuller tapped the Encinitas-
based Grounded for sleek furniture and landscape design
to match. Succulent-filled planters and tall trellis walls
wrap around the west deck, creating a green enclave that
separates “the yard” from adjacent buildings.
In its day, the 31-unit Salomon Apartments was
groundbreaking. It cost $1 million and was San Diego’s
first luxury apartment building. Colonel Irving Salomon
was a philanthropist and former U.S. Ambassador to the
U.N., a consultant to the Ford Foundation, and served
on the boards of seven universities.
For this project, he first interviewed John Lloyd
Wright, the son of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright,
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who lived in Del Mar, but opted for Hester, a recent well BReD
USC Architecture grad and early design standout. opposite page: outdoor
dining tables and
Good choice. The apartment not only earned Hester chairs are by Barlow
an AIA award, but it also captured the lens of famed Tyrie. Above: craig
architectural photographer Julius Shulman and today, fuller and carolyn
corbett, holding
is a fave among architecture buffs. Murray, in the office.
“I guide visitors to drive by the building to catch a
glimpse of one of San Diego’s own architects expressing
‘modernism’ effectively,” says Keith York, founder of
Modern San Diego and partner in Mercer-York, a realty
firm specializing in architecturally significant homes.
In fact, Hester has never been so celebrated. The
proof: Mercer-York recently sold a Hester—located
north of Mesa College—for above the asking price.
“Hester pushed his clients to understand and accept
principles of modernity and push their own aesthetic
boundaries,” says York.
Remodeling with passion and refinement, Fuller
clearly understood those principles. “It became a 2.0
version of what it had always been—a posh, urban home
on the park boasting indoor-outdoor interplay.”
 house party L.a. | Christopher Guy for Inner-City Arts

ARt Housed!
tHe PARty A swank charity event at the Christopher
Guy showroom in Beverly Hills auctioned off three of
Guy’s most elegant home pieces.
tHe PeoPle Interior designers mixed with champions for
Inner-City Arts, an L.A. program that provides visual
and performing arts for L.A.’s most at-risk kids.
tHe Bottom line Not only did the event raise money for
the program, but showroom owner Christopher Guy
also donated 10 percent of sales for the entire month of
September! –Alexandria Abramian-Mott

Randy Ritchey and Jeremie Powers

Steve and Lauri Lappin

Alexander Reid and Chuck MacKinnon

PhotograPhy by Michael beaudry

Eileen Keshishian, Armen Aslanian and Cory Martin Christophe and Gabrielle Choo Carole Granville and Daniel Vergara

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 House party L.a. | Cantoni & Angeleno Cocktail Party

St. Germain cocktails at Cantoni

Kris tima smith, april young and Joi young

Best DresseD
the Party Angeleno magazine celebrated Cantoni’s
new Dress Code Collection at the sophisticated
showroom where furniture, art and stunning details
made for a one-of-a-kind setting.
the PeoPle Interior designers joined Robi Malbera and
his family, who have worked with Cantoni founder
Michael Wilkov for years. They’ve now joined forces
again to craft a new luxury line to the collection that
is all produced at their factory in Italy.
the scene While the new furniture and accessories
line, Dress Code Collection, got all of the visual oohs
and ahhs, guests’ taste buds were also granted a treat
with St. Germain cocktails! –James Reed
Kristen and Steve Bernardo

PhotograPhy by Erik S. NEldNEr

Cynthis Kulikov Lisa Morehead, Greg Nimer, Roberto Malerba, Michael Wilkov, Jay Haen and Bernadette Capallaro

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 house party o.C. | The Hotel Hanford’s Premiere Party

checking in
The ParTy The Hotel Hanford in Costa Mesa revealed
its transformation with an invite-only Hollywood
premiere-style party. The Players Hotel CEO Donald
Sodaro and more than 400 of Orange County’s finest
The scene The evening included the unveiling of
The Hotel Hanford’s four-part Web video series
showcasing the property’s vibe. Guests enjoyed sips
and bites, took in the hotel’s luxe décor and wandered
through the wine salon, pool, suites and the Savoy
Restaurant and Lounge. The final touch? Actors
and models who starred in the videos performed re-
enactments through the hotel. –Kristen Schott

Jerry and Marylou harrington with lynne Pierson Doti and James Doti

Nicholas Spurgeon and Kevin Anawati

The hotel’s exterior

PhotograPhy by StePhen brookS

Stephanie, Ryan and Tom Loo David Ellis and Katie Steele with Donald Sodaro Marianne Boyd, Donald Sodaro, Jim Burke and Monte Jean Werner

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 house party o.C. | Riviera Design Series 2011 Cocktail Party

Adriel Cogdal and Candace Manning

David Rance and Rick Campos

Taryn and John Bernard

Zoreh Azarbaeijani and Charles Duda

Mick Armfield and Melissa Piel

PenThouse Panache
The ParTy Riviera magazine celebrated the launch of
Design Series 2011 with a makeover of the penthouse
suite at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort.
The Players The creative talent behind the redesign,
Taryn Bernard, and some three dozen industry elites
The scene Known for her chic, bold and unique style,
Bernard dressed the space in shades of aqua and
PhotograPhy by rick chatillon

blue, with fabrics boasting a mix of graphic prints

to add a little drama. The pièce de résistance? Some
of the furnishings were designed by Bernard herself.
–Tina Borgatta

Robert and Kareen McCarty Victoria Kinney and Jodi LaBossiere

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 house party L.a. | Fixtures Living Hosts NARI

kitcHEn confiDEntiaL
tHE Party Fixtures Living hosted an elegant
meet-up for the National Association of the
Remodeling Industry.
tHE PEoPLE Nearly 100 design professionals convened
at the San Diego kitchen, bath and outdoor living
showroom to enjoy some insider shoptalk in a
one-of-a-kind setting.
tHE ScEnE Who needs a caterer? Fixtures’ very own
in-house chef prepared an array of gourmet goodies
that guests enjoyed with a selection of handpicked
wines. –James Reed

Wes Wilmers, David Underwood, Harold Pell, Bob Eugley and Leslie Herbert

Darren R. Cecil and James Ward

Alex Perez
Photos by Patricia bean PhotograPhy

Joseph Deutsch, Nicole Donnelly and Chris Patti Brittany A. Hartgrove Jim Scott

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 modernluxury
MARKETPLACE
HOME DESIGN
ANTIQUES
dRAgonETTE LTd
A wide variety of pristine vintage furniture and decorative arts that span
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around the world, but they have recently started to manufacture a small
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MAison sChEMbRi
Maison Schembri has a large collection of exclusive and unusual pieces from
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www.maisonschembri.com
DESIGNERS & DESIGN CENTERS
ARTisAnCE
Owner-designer Angela Tesselaar’s high-end lifestyle boutique offers an
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as they are gracious: fine European furniture, exclusive lighting, unique
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Asid / AMERiCAn soCiETy of inTERioR dEsignERs
ASID is known widely for being a viable resource for the interior design
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bLiss dEsign
With a fresh, crisp style all their own, Bliss creates genre defying spaces that
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of savvy designers ready to create spectacular home interiors that blend
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949.566.9390 or www.blissdesignfirm.com
di CERbo dEsign
The Di Cerbo Design Group creates interior and exterior faux finishes and
murals. Italian designer Nicholas Di Cerbo established the company in
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Orange County for more craftsmen. The company designs both commercial
and residential interiors and wall coverings. Please call for appointments.
949.981.3615 or www.dicerbodesigngroup.com
gRACE bLu dEsigns, inC.
This custom interior design firm specializes in residential and commercial
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insPiRATions inTERioR dEsign
Joanna Barker, ASID is an award-winning designer and the owner of Inspirations
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than 20 years of experience. She specializes in both residential and hospitality
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100 MARKETPLACE
M2 inTERioR dEsigns
For nearly a decade owner/principal designer Michael Fullen has worked
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949.715.1633 or www.m2interiordesign.com
MiChAEL dEL PiERo good dEsign
Michael Del Piero is a full service interior design firm offering a distinctive
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www.michaeldelpiero.com
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The West Coast’s mecca for designers. 1.2 million square feet of
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Stonemill Design Center has provided discriminating homeowners and their
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DOORS
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FURNITURE
A.Rudin
For four generations, the Rudin family has offered Los Angeles custom-
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AndREw MARTin
Andrew Martin International Director Martin Waller’s philosophy is to provide
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ARMAni CAsA
The pursuit of symmetry and harmony; disciplined shapes both linear and
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bAKER
Furniture, lighting and accessories ranging from traditional pieces
based on 19th-century European designs to sophisticated, modern
pieces crafted by contemporary designers. Endless upholstery options
and complimentary in-home design consultant services are available.
Showroom at Pacific Design Center as well. 360 North La Cienega Blvd.
310.289.0074 or www.bakerfurniture.com
boConCEPT
BoConcept offers customized, coordinated and affordable design options
for the home. Furniture and accessories are created to match both the
needs and the dreams of clients. This Denmark-based firm has over
120 studios in 45 countries and over 220 BoConcept stores worldwide.
328 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica 310.866.5175 1550 Front Street
619.398.0745 or www.boconcept.us
C.s. wo & sons
Featuring timeless furniture and home accessories from a variety of
designers. From California casual to Mediterranean, European country to
Asian casual, expect to find an ample selection for every taste. 3311 Hyland
Ave., Costa Mesa 714.619.5200 or www.cswo.com
ChRisToPhER guy
Innovation, disciplined artistry and durability are equally important with every
piece of furniture from Christopher Guy. Furnishings are timeless and offer a
contemporary mood with classic values, characteristics of the designer and
brand. 9699 Wilshire Blvd. 310.385.7876 or www.christopherguy.com
d.CooP
D.coop is a spatial design company with a specialty in interior architecture,
technical spaces, and eco-friendly projects. Working in both the residential
and commercial marketplaces, D.coop strives to create workable, budget
friendly and sustainable solutions to real world, out of the box problems. 3245
University Street, Suite 1102, San Diego 619.819.5227 or www.dcoop-sd.com
fEndi CAsA
Staying true to its fashion roots, Fendi Casa’s collection also offers every piece
imaginable to create a complete, couture home environment, including sofas,
armchairs, chaise lounges, beds, dining and coffee tables, lighting, accessories
and more. 308 N. Robertson Blvd. 310.854.1008 or www.fendicasa.com
gEoRgE sMiTh LLC
The finest raw, natural materials are made to produce George Smith pieces.
This company caters to a vast selection of tastes and styles. All items are
handmade and suited for comfort, beauty and longevity. 804 N. La Cienega
Blvd. 310.360.0880 or www.georgesmith.com
gRACE hoME fuRnishings
This Brentwood Village gem boasts luxe new furniture, lighting and
accessories, and also stocks gorgeous antiques. A unique point of view
lends itself to their interior design services, which are effortlessly elegant
without sacrificing comfort. 11632 Barrington Ct. 310.476.7176 or
www.gracehomefurnishings.com
hoLd iT ConTEMPoRARy hoME
Shoppers have their pick from literally dozens of brands from around the
globe at Hold It Contemporary Home. Their modern furnishing options
include pieces for nearly every room of your home. Expert design consultants
are also on hand to guide you from choosing a style to purchasing. 1570
Camino de la Reina, San Diego 619.295.6660 or www.holdithome.com
hoLLy hunT
Founded in Chicago in 1983, Holly Hunt designs, creates, and cultivates custom
furniture. Look for indoor and outdoor trappings, lighting, textiles, leathers,
and rugs. Rich rugs, striking wallpaper, and ambiance enhancing accessories
abound. 8687 Melrose Ave., Ste. B-377 310.659.3776 or www.hollyhunt.com
judy’s CusToM woRKRooM
Judy’s Custom Workroom creates comfortable, beautiful interiors that
reflect your individual style. They offer their clients a professional and
highly experienced team, custom fabrication and a design philosophy that
places their customer’s needs first. 31 Brookline, Aliso Viejo 949.360.0780
or www.judyscustomworkroom.com
LE diMoRA
After a recent revamp, which included tripling the size of the store (and
inventory), Le Dimora is back better than ever offering a unique selection
of furniture as well as furnishings and accessories. They’re also open on
Sundays during Farmer’s Market hours. P.O. Box 675948, Rancho Santa Fe
858.759.2709 or www.ledimora.com
MiTChELL goLd + bob wiLLiAMs
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams offers an impressive selection of furniture,
lighting, rugs and various home accessories sure to liven up your home.
In addition, they’ve also published a couple of books on home design. See
website for various locations. 1661 West Sunflower Ave. 714.389.9300 or
www.mgbwhome.com
Mix fuRniTuRE
Located in the heart of “furniture row” on La Brea Avenue, Mix Furniture offers
an amazing selection of original unique pieces from far away places like India,
China and Africa. Their 10,000-foot showroom is brimming with interesting
finds. 442 S. La Brea Ave. 323.939.7500 or www.mixfurniture.com
PoLifoRM nATionAL
Poliform has made its name by providing contemporary furnishings for
the entire home, from knockout kitchens to streamlined sofas. However, it
doesn’t end there. Poliform also offers luxury details that meld innovation
and function to create top-tier closets. 8818 Beverly Blvd. 310.271.7836 or
www.poliformusa.com
RALPh PuCCi
Owner, Ralph Pucci orchestrates a talented team of the most innovative
designers, illustrators, artists and photographers to exhibit and sell their
exclusive work. Pieces are timeless, simple and elegantly crafted. 8687
Melrose Avenue 310.360.9707 or www.ralphpucci.net
RoChE bobois
Roche Bobois, a Paris-based company, envisions and creates furniture that
expresses a certain way of celebrating interior design. Designs are luxurious
yet comfortable, modern yet timeless—a pared-down elegance tastefully
carried out with each and every piece. Multiple locations: 7607 Girard
Avenue La Jolla, 858.459.5711; 3060 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, 714.557.1422;
8850 Beverly Boulevard 310.274.6520 or www.roche-bobois.com
RooM & boARd
Room & Board was started with the simple idea that good design should be
beautiful, affordable and long lasting. They create well-designed furniture at
a great value for customers. Not to mention 85 percent of their pieces are
handcrafted in the U.S. 1661 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana 714.549.5995 or
www.roomandboard.com
RooM sERviCE
Dining tables, sofas, and lighting options are just a taste of what you’ll find
at Room Service. No room is left behind with their stylish, modern selection
of furniture and more. Check out their selection online or visit either of their
two locations. 5901 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles, 323.692.9221 or 401 Newport
Center Dr. #A207 Newport Beach, 949.759.1606 or www.roomservicestore.
com
sEAsidE hoME
Combining a collection of the world’s most renowned furniture, bedding,
tabletop, lighting and accessories, resulting in an aesthetic characterized by
the elegant, relaxed California lifestyle. Mixing old with new, bamboo with
porcelain and shells with silver, unique style is achieved. 1055 Wall Street, La
Jolla 858.454.0866 or www.seasidehomelajolla.com
souTh CoAsT CoLLECTion
South Coast Collection, affectionately called SoCo, is the only progressive
shopping center of its kind in Orange County. With more than 300,000
square feet of design showrooms and creative studios, SoCo offers the latest
in a wide variety of trend-setting home furnishings and accessories, as well
as many other specialty retailers, all in one convenient place. 3303 Hyland
Avenue, Costa Mesa or www.southcoastcollection.com
szALon
Szalon (pronounced “salon”) offers a wide variety of modern Hungarian
and Central European antiques. Decorative arts from the Vienna Secession
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 as well as the Art Deco and Bauhaus eras are also amongst the lot. The
collection features a variety of works from hard-to-find designers. 910 North
La Cienega Blvd. 310.657.0089 or www.szalonantiques.com
uRbAn hARdwoods
To the naked eye, one might see a slab of wood. To the artisans at Urban
Hardwoods that slab of wood offers a canvas for complete imagination.
Trees that would normally be discarded are reincarnated as coffee tables,
benches, desks and other furniture that can’t be duplicated. 741 North La
Cienega Blvd. 424.204.9802 or www.urbanhardwoods.com
GIFTS AND ACCESSORIES
gEARys
For 75 years, a Los Angeles mainstay in luxurious items for the home. In
addition to decorative pieces in crystal and silver, Gearys boasts a large
collection of fine china, tabletop accessories, and barware. Second location
on Rodeo Drive. 351 N. Beverly Dr. 310.273.4741 or www.gearys.com
LAgunA nuRsERy
An eclectic wonderland of plants and artifacts are on the menu at Laguna
Nursery. Director Ruben Flores offers a unique combination of plants, gifts,
art, fountains, furniture and more. Exquisite gift baskets of rare pastas, sauces,
candles and more are also available. 1370 South Coast Hwy 949.494.5200
or www.lagunanursery.net
KITCHEN & BATH
ARCLinEA sAn diEgo
Named one of the top-designed showrooms in the country, Arclinea San
Diego offers full-service design solutions for kitchens, bathrooms and
more. Known for technically sophisticated, aesthetically exquisite and eco-
intelligent designs, the award-winning studio works throughout Southern
California, the Southwest, and Northern Mexico. 1501 India Street, Ste 103-72
619.564.7440 or www.arclineasandiego.com
buLThAuP sAn diEgo
Gorgeous, modern, functional kitchens designed for every space. Also
offering a variety of seating, accessories and technical solutions for the
kitchen. Outstanding service offered from initial consultation to after-sales
service. In addition to San Diego, there is also an L.A. location. 777 J St.
619.237.5510 or www.bulthaup.com
dEsign inPLACE sTudio
Award-winning design services in a one-stop shop are what Design
Inplace has to offer. With a background in architecture, interior design, and
cabinetry, clients are rewarded with results truly incorporating the best in
the design world, and their own personal tastes. 7739 Fay Avenue, La Jolla
858.454.7397 or www.inplacestudio.com
dEsign sTudio wEsT
At Design Studio West, we pride ourselves in creating beautiful kitchens and
bathrooms inspired by your unique style, cooking requirements, functional desires
and lifestyle while emphasizing value in a kitchen or bathroom designed expressly
for you. 7422 Girard Ave., La Jolla 858.454.9133 or www.designstudiowest.com
ExPREssions KiTChEn And bATh showRooM
This plumbing showroom will assist you in bringing your remodeling and
decorating dreams to life. Expressions offers the leading manufacturers such
as Kohler, Kallista, Grohe, Delta, Brizo to name a few, so you can find that
perfect faucet, fixture or tub to complete your project. 1916 Placentia Ave.,
Ste. B, Costa Mesa or www.expressionsshowroom.com
fixTuREs KiTChEn & bATh
Now with three locations — San Diego, Rancho Mirage and its newest in
Costa Mesa — Fixtures Living offers consumers a wholly immersive shopping
experience, with a hand-culled array of kitchen and laundry appliances, bath
fixtures, decorative plumbing and outdoor cooking equipment, all for the
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purpose of helping you to live more joyfully! 71905 Hwy 111, Suite B, Rancho
Mirage, 760.646.8220; 3303 Hyland Ave. Suite D, Costa Mesa, 949.492.0800
9340 Dowdy Drive, Ste 102, San Diego 858.966.3600 or www.fixtureskb.com
hoLLywood siERRA KiTChEns
From concept to completion, Hollywood Sierra Kitchens offers personalized
service for your kitchen remodeling project, meeting and exceeding your
functional and aesthetic needs by offering a wide selection of fine custom
cabinetry and design services. 926 N. La Cienega Blvd. 310.659.9290 or
www.hollywoodsierra.com
inTERnATionAL bATh And TiLE (sAn diEgo)
This bath and tile company has a comprehensive A-Z list of brands sure
to modernize any home. High-end names from Europe and Asia, as well as
premium household brands can be found amongst their many showrooms.
158 S. Solana Hills Dr., Solana Beach, 858.481.4984 7177 Convoy Ste. A, San
Diego 858.300.8860 or www.ibtsdiego.com
jEnn-AiR
Jenn-Air, the brand that launched the world’s first downdraft cooktop, now
offers luxury performance and premium design-including unique finishes and
custom overlay-in every kitchen appliance. All appliances feature innovative
details that make cooking and entertaining a pleasure. www.jennair.com
KiTChEn ExPo
With extensive knowledge and incredible selection of the finest quality
cabinets, this comprehensive kitchen and bath studio can decorate the
entire home. Offering unique cabinetry designed by owner Rick Fahmie, who
is known for his serpentine kitchen with curves. 7458 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla
858.456.0050 or www.kitchenexpo.com
MonTAnARi gRouP
Montanari Group is a purveyor of all things sleek and contemporary for
the kitchen, bath and beyond. Ernestomeda Italian Kitchens Design, Rifra
Bathrooms Design, Laurameroni, and Walk-in Closets displayed at the
Pacific Design Center showroom in Los Angeles. Pacific Design Center
310.659.5348 or www.montanarigroup.com
nEwfoRM KiTChEn
Using high-quality materials and master craftsmanship, NewForm Kitchen
& More is Orange County’s leading manufacturer of European cabinetry.
Catering all areas of Southern California, they deliver a wide range of modern
options for the home, bath and beyond. 1822 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa
949.650.1472 or www.newformkitchen.com
PuRCELL MuRRAy
Purcell Murray offers an abundant selection of sleek, well-crafted kitchen
and bath items. Here you’ll discover only the best of the best from renowned
brands. It’s no wonder why they’ve been labeled as one of the nation’s most
successful distributors in this design genre. See website for locations. or
www.purcellmurray.com
RooMsCAPEs
The talented designers and expert installers at RoomScapes focus on design
and construction details. They’re also members of the National Kitchen & Bath
Association and an ASID Industry Partner; with a staff that includes certified
kitchen and bath designers. 23811 Aliso Creek Rd., Ste. 139 949.448.9627 or
www.roomscapes.net
snAidERo usA
Superior Italian kitchen cabinetry devised by internationally acclaimed
architects and industrial designers. Each detail is painstakingly attended to
during their production process, the products are environmentally friendly
and come with a 10-year guarantee. 372 N. Robertson Blvd. 310.657.5497 or
www.snaidero-usa.com
snydER diAMond
Family run business offering the latest and greatest in built-in appliances,
decorative plumbing and fine hardware for the kitchen and bath. Ample
selection of styles ranging from traditional to modern kept in inventory, so
short lead times can be accommodated. 1399 Olympic Blvd. 310.450.1000
or www.snyderdiamond.com
sub zERo - woLf
Discover your dream kitchen at Sub-Zero/Wolf. In a no pressure non-sales
environment, their showroom consultants are committed to outfitting your
kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf cooking appliances and more.
Schedule a consultation today. 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite L-3, Costa Mesa
657.269.874 or www.subzero.com/losangeles
OTHER/MISC
CEdRos AvEnuE dEsign disTRiCT
Tucked in Solana Beach is the hippest hotbed for artisitic treasures. More than
85 shops, each with their own personality, display one-of-a-kind items you could
only dream of finding in the department store. Unique home furnishings have a
diversity of tastes: contemporary, country, and ethnic treasures from around the
world. 444 S. Cedros Ave. Suite 295 858.755.0444 or www.cedrosavenue.com
MoCA
Founded in 1979, this contemporary arts museum is the only of its kind in
Los Angeles. With a strong devotion to the contemporary scene, they now
feature more than 5,000 works and cater to thousands of visitors from all
around the world. It’s a great resource for inspiration. 250 South Grand Ave
213.626.6222 or www.moca.org
PACifiC digiTAL hoME
With Pacific Digital Home, passion and function are paramount. Here, you’ll
select from a broad scope of integrated home entertainment options, including
everyday solutions for audio/visual, home theater, eco/green technology
systems and more. Their team of experts are well-equipped to answer any
questions. Call today. 949.206.0626 or www.pacificdigitalhome.com
sAn diEgo hARdwARE
With a showroom of 8,000 sq. ft, displaying over 1,000 door locks, 3,000
hinges and 7,000 knobs and pulls, family-owned San Diego Hardware
also has a design center and plumbing department. They have become
one of the largest and most respected dealers of quality decorative
hardware in the country. 5710 Kearny Villa Rd., San Diego 858.576.1892
or www.sandiegohardware.com
OUTDOOR AND LANDSCAPE
gEosCAPE inC.
Geoscape is one of the leading design/build firms in Southern California.
Adopting style influences from around the world, John Shippy creates one of
a kind architectural landscapes that truly capture the personality and style of
his clients. 30001 Comercio 949.888.8008 or www.geoscape.biz
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS AND
CONTRACTORS
bARRy EsTATEs
This family-owned residential real estate company has successfully brokered
homes for Rancho Santa Fe and surrounding areas for decades. In addition
to being area-experts, the Barry family offers clients a wealth of knowledge
and a steadfast determination for finding your next home. 6033 Paseo
Delicias, Ste. K, San Diego 858.756.4024 or www.barryestates.com
PACifiC soThEby’s inTERnATionAL REALTy
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty has the advantage of a global network
accessing a far-reaching qualified client base. They truly understand that a
home, regardless of price, reflects the incalculable value of the life within. Offices
throughout San Diego 619.269.2266 or www.pacificsothebysrealty.com
TAi LE - CoLdwELL bAnKER REsidEnTiAL bRoKERAgE
Tai provides an unparalleled knowledge of the North County area, including
Carmel Valley, Solana Beach, Cardiff By The Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, La
Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, as well as Oceanside, Vista, and San Marcos.
760.688.2424 or www.goldensunestates.com
RUGS, CARPET & FLOOR COVERINGS
AjA Rugs
Aja Rugs specializes in area rug and broadloom carpeting manufacturing.
This La Jolla-based company has been in business for three generations.
With thousands of rugs in stock from traditional to modern and antique to
new, Aja Rugs also has a trained design staff to assist with custom needs.
From residential to hospitality, no job is too big or small. 143 S. Cedros
Ave., Solana Beach, 858.523.9570 955 Prospect Street 858.459.0333 or
www.ajarugs.com
CARAvAn Rug CoRP.
Caravan Rug Corp. is a must for anyone looking for beautiful, artisan
floor covering options. They specialize in the most exclusive, antique
rugs and weaves. Services include custom sizing, installation,
hand washing and much more. 8725 Wilshire Blvd. 310.358.1222 or
www.caravanmodern.com
ouTRAgEous Rugs
With over 5000 rugs in stock, every style from traditional to contemporary
to transitional is represented here. Custom sizes and shapes are available
at a price point for every project and budget. Expert design consultations
available. 7128 Miramar Rd., Ste. 4, San Diego 800.970.1575 or www.
outrageousrugs.com
Rug CoMPAny, ThE
Founded in 1997, The Rug Company places a large emphasis on quality,
design, craftsmanship and service. For them, rugs are a beautiful, unique
heirloom that should be cherished and passed down. Pieces are made
using the finest natural yarns by meticulous craftsmen. 8202 Melrose Ave
323.653.0303 or www.therugcompany.info
sTARK CARPETs
For more than 70 years Stark Carpet has serviced the professional trade
industry. With them, the designers are treated as partners, as they share
a wide collection of quality carpets. 3303-A Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa
714.434.0630 or www.starkoutlet.com
STONE,TILE, GRANITE & FLOORING
PRovEnzA fLooRs
Provenza creates floors that are remarkably worthy of being called art. With
their passion to create, and carry out the most miniscule of details, clients
are left with innovative, custom wood flooring, that is truly unrivaled. 9731
Irvine Center Dr., Irvine 877.455.7890 or www.provenzafloors.com
TEXTILES AND UPHOLSTERY
dECo fAbRiC iMPoRTs, inC.
Classic good taste with a quirky touch of unexpected fun is what
you’re in store for with Deco Fabric Imports. Their expert team travels
the globe on a mission to hand select distinctive, superior textiles that
redefine luxury in the marketplace. 467 S. La Brea Ave. 323.954.9990 or
www.decofabricimports.com
WINDOW TREATMENTS
AnyTiME bLinds & shuTTERs
Family owned and operated since 2003, Anytime Blinds & Shutters offers
clients outstanding customer service and a variety of options. Whether
the project requires treatments for one room or an entire home, your taste,
budget and design needs are a top priority. 18935 Van Buren #A1, Riverside
714.900.3094 or www.anytimeblind.com
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INTERIOR MONOLOGUE
Life of the Party
When Louis Vuitton wanted to fête L.A. Philharmonic
Director Gustavo Dudamel, it tapped Sunny Ravanbach,
the beauty and brains behind L.A.-based event design
studio White Lilac. Just how reliable is Ravanbach when
it comes to staging dream shindigs? LV also hired her to
produce upcoming runway shows in Beverly Hills and
San Francisco, too.
A willowy ringer for a young Natalie Wood,
Ravanbach was born in Iran and eventually wound up
in Orange County. After attending UCSD, she and
her mom, Mariam Farimani, started White Lilac and
scored an impressive first client: Kelly Gray, the CEO of
St. John. “That wedding made Town & Country,” says
Ravanbach. “We underbid by a huge amount because I
had no clue... and I haven’t looked back since.”
White Lilac has planned parties for everyone from
A-list actors to industry titans, plus regular clients such
UPSTAGER
Sunny Ravanbach at
home in Santa Monica
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Sunny Ravanbach has VIP (very important planner) status.
By AnnaMaria Stephens | Photography by Melissa Valladares
as Christian Dior, South Coast Plaza and the Orange RAVANBACH’S HOTS
County Museum of Art, which entrusts Ravanbach with Mixing and matching
its popular annual Art of Dining fundraiser. décor elements, aging
In Santa Monica, White Lilac just launched an gracefully, The Daily
eponymous storefront on Montana Avenue, run by Show, Blue Plate
Ravanbach’s mother. The boutique—which carries Oysterette in Santa
décor and accessories as well as the kind of elegant floral Monica, small businesses,
arrangements that have made White Lilac famous—is NPR, paper over plastic,
an extension of the studio’s design aesthetic. “Our look blurring genres
is very understated,” Ravanbach says. “We’re reserved.
Even when we’re over the top, it’s never garish.” RAVANBACH’S NOTS
As for all those fabulous events—she and her staff Super white teeth; Fox
produce up to six per week in high season—Ravanbach News; perfect symmetry;
says she rarely sticks around for the fun. “When you big business; clinical, sterile
work so hard to create the perfect environment, and décor; driving instead of
then people come in and it gets cluttered, the beauty biking to the beach
goes away for me. People ravage it!”
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