Innholdsfortegnelse for Fall 2019 i domino

AS WE PUT THE FINISHING TOUCHES on our Fall issue, the Domino team is just getting settled in our sparkly new offices in the heart of NoMad and New York City’s flower district. The massive windows cast a late-summer glow on everyone’s desks and the sunlight provides a kind of energized reset. It’s almost as if all the plants growing down below are giving us life. In these pages we explore the cool and totally personal new ways to work (page 42), where our offices and coworking spaces mirror the way we live. Gone are the dull days of corporate cubicles and unflattering lighting. We want creative, flexible spaces that reflect who we are—surrounded by punchy colors, cool materials, and statement furniture. But beyond the surface details, it’s about people…

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“MY STUDIO IS OPEN AND FLEXIBLE, which works really well for my process,” says Philadelphia-based artist Jen Wink Hays, whose paintings and sculptures feature a compelling interplay of forms and colorways (think: sage, burnt sienna, and ochre with a shot of Schiaparelli pink). Her airy space, a series of conjoined classrooms within a sprawling old schoolhouse, is set up with various zones so Hays can juggle a few projects at once—of which there are many. It was the promise of having more room to stretch out that first lured Hays and her husband, BDDW founder Tyler Hays (whose studio occupies another floor of the building), from New York to Philly’s Fish-town neighborhood, which they’ve called home for three years. And all that extra space has impacted Hays’s work in a…

“THE DRAB AGE IS OVER,” Dorothy Draper famously wrote in her 1939 design bible, Decorating Is Fun! “We are all beginning to learn the magic of color—the glorious chance it gives us to turn a dreary room into something miraculous.” The original American interior decorator, who was light-years ahead of her time, eschewed the Victorian era’s fussy formalities and stiff period rooms, opting instead for bold mismatched prints (think: hothouse florals paired with superwide wallpaper stripes) and exaggerated statement details. Today, there’s no better example of her maximalist aesthetic than the Greenbrier, the historic 710-room hotel in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, which Draper overhauled in its entirety back in 1948. A fantastical mélange of unexpected hues and riotous patterns, a trip to the property is undeniably one of the…

IF YOU THOUGHT BINDER CLIPS, scissors, and paper belonged in a supply closet, think again. “Why would they ever be hidden?!” exclaims Darcy Miller—and she walks the talk. The illustrator, celebrations expert, author, editor, and founder of Darcy Miller Designs just moved into a new workspace, and all those essentials—plus tape, glitter, twine, and seemingly endless colorful pens—are on full display in designated spots. The studio came together with the help of interior designer Stefan Steil and stylist Rebecca Thuss. “It’s important to be organized,” says Miller. “But it always has to have that little bit of me.” That means lots of gold (her favorite color) and, of course, her whimsical drawings. One side of the space, inside a Manhattan townhouse on the Upper East Side, is dedicated to crafting;…

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INTERIOR DESIGNER MELISSA COLGAN’S Dupont Circle apartment, from which she also runs her eponymous boutique firm, is an effortless mix of styles with staying power. Mid-century French light fixtures, ochre-tinged chinoiserie textiles, and bamboo Campaign chairs all reign high on her list of greatest hits, as well as a few CB2 and Anthropologie finds. “You get more comfortable with things that work together but are a little different,” she says. Colgan should know. Her intuitive approach has been shaped by more than a decade, working first as a prop stylist for publications including Elle Decor and Veranda, and later under such designers as Darryl Carter and Lauren Liess. Throughout the 712-square-foot space that Colgan shares with her husband, Dan Schned, everything looks artfully curated while still feeling incredibly cohesive. Here’s…

DIY the Drinks Set up a mix-your-own cocktails spot so guests can help themselves while you focus on finishing whatever you’re cooking. I’m always on the hunt for cool women-led alcohol brands (like Casa Dragones, Ramona, and Yola Mezcal) to introduce to my friends. (And those thoughtfully selected bottles can be bought well in advance.) Also, don’t underestimate the power of having plentiful pitchers of cold water—it will extend the life span of any party by hours. FOR THE FIRST TIME in my adult life, I have space for a dining room table. It’s a true luxury, especially in New York City’s West Village. I’ve already used my beloved table to host dinner parties large and small, formal and informal (at one, I only served cake and pie). But my…

ROBERTO BACIOCCHI LOVES to defy expectations. He expertly pairs a smoky orange velvet bed with a purple shag rug as if they were easy neutrals, and sports a turquoise leather blazer with zero irony. The architect responsible for the oft-Instagrammed Bar Luce in Milan and Prada stores worldwide—dreamy spaces filled with polished checkerboard marble floors, chrome accents, and bolts of mint and moss green—clearly isn’t afraid to make a statement. So you would expect that his personal spaces would follow suit. In fact, Baciocchi’s property in his hometown of Arezzo, Tuscany, is the definition of discreet—from the outside, at least. His guesthouse, a former watchtower dating back to the 11th century, quietly blends in with the historic town’s soaring Romanesque churches and impressive Gothic palace. When he first discovered it,…

WHEN ALEX TIEGHI-WALKER tells a story in his warm British baritone, he will almost certainly touch on three essential ingredients of life: travel, community, and food. The Berkeley, California–based writer and creative director’s multicultural, roving upbringing sparked in him a nomadic spirit, and yet he easily crafts a home wherever he lands. (Fittingly, he has worked with hospitality brands such as the Ace Hotel and Soho House Group.) No matter his next destination, he always has his table set for guests. “Almost every Sunday I have 15 people over for a five-hour lunch, from late afternoon into evening, which I love,” says the consummate host. Tieghi-Walker moved from his native London in 2016 and was enchanted by Northern California’s mellow climate and robust food culture. Following stints living in San…

Four ideas for designing the ultimate space for productivity: 1. Expansive doors—like Marvin’s Modern Multi Slide door—let in lots of natural light, which is a necessity in a creative zone. “Being able to see true colors is very important to me when choosing finishes and paint,” says Samuel. 2. Allow the structure to be as flexible as possible and used as multiple spaces, from a traditional office to a photo studio to a welcoming spot to greet clients. 3. “Views of nature help to clear my mind, which is when inspiration is most likely to hit,” explains the designer. A wall of windows offers a visual break and keeps the focus on the surroundings. Marvin’s narrow frames and low-gloss aluminum interiors minimize distractions and help the windows disappear. 4. Carving…

THE WAY C.S. VALENTIN sees it, there are enough cafés in Mexico City. What the metropolis really needs is a coconut water bar. Specifically, a street cart in the middle of the new store Colima 159, home to Bogus Studio—the furniture and textile brand Valentin runs with fellow creative director Alexander Diaz Andersson—as well as a showcase for emerging local talent, like ceramics studio Cerámica Suro and leather accessories line Ruiz Musi. “We’re serving elixirs and booze that you can mix into the coconut water,” says Valentin with glee of the fun, carefree vibe the duo envisions for the space, which officially opens this September. Valentin’s career is no different—when a cool opportunity presents itself, he goes for it. After almost a decade of art directing and concepting store merchandise…

AT THE NEW YORK FLAGSHIP of men’s clothing brand Noah, the chunky Chesterfield furniture and color-blocked corduroy safari chairs aren’t just for looks, they’re for sitting on and chatting with the staff—something that is not only common but encouraged, according to Estelle Bailey-Babenzien, co-owner with her husband, Brendon Babenzien. “The ethos of the brand is not about what you wear, it’s about what you do while you’re wearing it,” she explains. As proof: The expansion of the store this summer included adding a tea bar that serves two flavors on the house, as well as an art gallery wall with rotating exhibitions (first up was work by Louis Philo, Phoebe Philo’s brother) set among preppy nautical–meets–Caribbean cool streetwear and pattern-forward suiting. A cross-section of hip-hop, reggae, rock-and-roll, even some classical…

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FIND THE COMMON THREAD Welteroth has accumulated a “rainbow of boss-lady pantsuits” over time, which she turns to for a commanding yet fun and approachable look. The Container Store’s Joanie Coles recommends separating and organizing like items together, so you can go straight to the source when the occasion calls. SHOW OFF FAVORITE PIECES The former beauty director’s first big accessory splurge was a black Tom Ford bag, which she now displays prominently on a top shelf in the new closet like a mini shrine. A primary goal, says Coles, was to use the room efficiently, such as vertical space, to showcase Welteroth’s wardrobe—white boot collection included. GET THE DETAILS RIGHT The team organized Welteroth’s jewelry and accessories, like her “Black Girl Magic” necklace and signature aviator glasses, in velvet…

AS A CHILD, John Derian spent summers exploring the dunes of Provincetown, the coastal Massachusetts town where his family inherited a home with a garden left to grow wild. The New York–based designer and shopkeeper continues to unearth the beauty of shells, stones, flora, and fauna through his coveted hand-decoupage designs—plates, paperweights, and small home goods featuring images pulled from his archive of 19th-century encyclopedic books. Today Derian’s empire includes collaborations with artisanal brands, such as Cisco Brothers and Pierre Frey, as well as four stores in Manhattan and an outpost tucked behind his Provincetown vacation home, which brought him back to his happy place. Purchased just over a decade ago, the 18th-century sea captain’s house charmed Derian in part because of the “flow on the first floor, where you…

“A LOT OF PEOPLE have commitment issues with wallpaper,” says Chiara de Rege. If there’s one person who can ease that fear, it’s her. The accomplished interior designer helped bring the first outpost of women’s coworking space The Wing to life in New York City’s Flatiron (as well as those in SoHo and Dumbo, and the Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles locations). There, she established a “subtle and timeless” color palette of soft pink, ochre, navy, and brass—along with custom wallpapers by Joana Avillez for Flat Vernacular and de Rege’s own line of hand-drawn and painted wallpapers, Maison C, which has quickly become a cult favorite. In her three-bedroom rental apartment in Manhattan that she shares with her 5-year-old daughter, Phoenix, every room serves as a showcase for de Rege’s…

When winemakers Camille and Guillaume Boillot—along with their children, Paul (11), Charlie (9), and Joseph (3)—first acquired their dream property in France’s Burgundy region, it was wild and abandoned. The crumbling dry-stone house (then called Mon Caprice) was typical of the area, where historic villages and grand 19th-century châteaus are surrounded by celebrated vineyards. Camille, an interior designer, had hoped to restore the existing structure with the help of a local contractor. But when she discovered the building was damaged beyond repair, she recruited Thomas Walter of Atelier Ordinaire—a Strasbourg-based architect she found on Instagram—to design a tailor-made home. “We loved his pure lines and modern way of using wood,” says Camille. “His spaces give a sense of serenity, and we feel like we’re on holiday every day—which certainly makes…

Sateen Made from tightly-woven threads, smooth sateen is heavier than percale. That extra weight makes it great for those who tend to get chilly when they snooze. Plus, its satiny finish adds a dose of glamour. Percale The perennial classic of ritzy hotel rooms, percale’s light, airy fabric keeps hot sleepers cool, making it ideal for warm summer nights. Its durable, matte finish helps it stand up to pilling. staple The staple, or length of a fiber, determines the cotton’s quality. The longer the fiber, the stronger the yarn. And the stronger the yarn, the more resilient the—so less pilling Finish After fabric is woven, it goes through a finishing process, which affects the hand (feel) of the fabric. A sheet’s finish can increase its durability, preserve its color, and…

Down Alt This hypoallergenic synthetic fill mimics the luxurious feel of real down at a more affordable price point and without using animal products. Down The naturally sustainable way to stay toasty. down clusters insulate against the cold and wick moisture away while you sleep. (we endorse splurging on European or Canadian goose down) Fill Power This measurement determines a down cluster’s size-the higher the number, the better the down, the cozier you’ll feel. Pillow Densities Your pillow should enhance and support your sleeping position. Stomach sleeper? Go soft. Snooze on your back? Pick a pillow with a medium density. Side sleeper? Go firmer for extra neck support. And don’t forget pillow protectors to keep your pillows looking fresh.…