Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2016 i ELLE DECOR

Don’t miss our April issue, on sale March 8, celebrating the best of indoor/outdoor living Even the most beautiful house becomes more enticing when it is set within stunning surroundings. Be sure to check out our array of notables: • Spanish model and entrepreneur Eugenia Silva’s laid-back beach retreat in Comporta, Portugal. • An expansive family home in Mill Valley, California, crafted by Rita Konig. • The courtyard house in the Marrakech medina of New York designers Martin Raffone and William McIntosh. • The charming country house in the south of France that fabric maestro Pierre Frey shares with his family. • A minimalist mountain home in Lake Tahoe designed by Jamie Bush to embrace its verdant setting. • The weekend getaway in Washington, Connecticut, designer Philip Gorrivan renovated for…

ROMANTIC MOVEMENT In the age of “athleisurewear,” is it any wonder we swoon over the finery of yore? Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum has mined its closets for “Catwalk,” its first fashion exhibition covering 335 years of Dutch clothing, including the country’s widest wedding dress, originally worn in 1759, and a 17th-century count’s underpants (through May 15; rijksmuseum.nl). “Gothic to Goth” at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut, traces the sartorial effects of the Romantic Era, from the architectural silhouettes of the 18th century to the noirish visions of Alexander McQueen (March 5–July 10; thewadsworth.org). And a new generation of designers continues to be fascinated with making darkness visible: Witness the blood-red jewels of Lydia Courteille, the ice-crystal cuffs and collars of Alexis Bittar, and the Gothic castle–ready furnishings of LMD Studio. ROMAN…

“I used to destroy things, then fix them,” says Spiros Soulis of his childhood fascination with the way TVs, VCRs, and toasters worked. Ever since, the Athensbased architect has been building things—including his professional portfolio. After spending a decade in London, where he worked for Lord Norman Foster, he returned to his native Greece to open his own firm. The dashing Soulis has now added to his résumé accessories designer, philanthropist, and nearfinalist on the Greek version of Dancing with the Stars. It’s not surprising that vast slabs of gorgeously veined marble have become a hallmark of Soulis’s architectural work. “It is so ubiquitous here—even the sidewalks are marble—that it’s easy to take it for granted,” he says of one of his country’s primary natural resources. Such heft gives rooms…

It’s not quite a rags-to-riches narrative—it’s more a tale of mud to mogul. Jonathan Adler fell in love with the pottery studio as a teen at summer camp. Now his colorful, midcentury-inspired lifestyle brand has gone global, with 30 stores around the world, an extensive line of home accessories and furniture, and fabric and rugs for Kravet. The impish designer also finds time for the occasional decorating project, including his imminent refresh of the Parker Palm Springs hotel in California. “Design has gone from a sleepy world to a bacchanal of self-expression and creativity,” Adler says. “It’s a fun time to be a designer.” 1 / THE BROKEN KILOMETER This permanent installation by Walter De Maria in the middle of New York’s SoHo is hauntingly beautiful. It should be as legendary…

ELLE DECOR: Tell us about your neighborhood. REBEKAH VALLANCE: It’s called Paddington. It’s an old, hilly innercity suburb of Brisbane with a large number of well-preserved Queenslanders, which is what we call our local vernacular houses: a very economical timber-and-tin response to the subtropical climate and the terrain. ED: Was there a house on the lot when you bought it? CASEY VALLANCE: There was a 100-year-old, 325-square-foot caretaker’s cottage that was less than 10 feet wide. It was advertised as the cheapest house ever for sale in Paddington. In fact, the previous owner’s architect convinced him to abandon development plans and called the property “unbuildable and worthless.” ED: What’s so bad about it? CV: It’s 3,800 square feet, but it is very narrow and slopes down away from the street.…

When I was a little girl,” says Marisa Tomei, “I wanted to live in a Fred Astaire townhouse and dance, dance, dance.” She pursued her childhood dance lessons with gusto, imagining that one day this Brooklyn girl would be tapping and twirling through rooms as urbanely chic as the ones in such Astaire classics as Top Hat and Silk Stockings. It was her love of old Hollywood–style glamour that led the Oscar-winning actress to purchase an apartment 15 years ago in a 1931 high-rise in New York’s Greenwich Village. She was drawn to the building’s Art Deco details, and while the onebedroom condominium was far from the townhouse she’d dreamed of, it was, she says, “snug and lovely.” For several years, the small space—a compact living room and bedroom—suited her…

Anyone who’s recently been through a house or apartment renovation is likely to suggest custom made. Ironically, they are the words we seem to use more than any others on our pages, to describe everything from kitchen cabinetry and library paneling to sectional sofas. As everyone who has ever ordered a bespoke suit or dress knows, custom made connotes luxury and yields pleasure. But it also demands patience. It costs more. And more often than not, it is a pain in the ass. With stores, showrooms, and the Internet full of beautiful, well-made items available simply by pulling out your credit card or clicking a button, why do people happily (OK, maybe not happily) wait 16 weeks for a sofa? Why agree to a special vanity with a one-of-a-kind counter…

REST ASSURED A tall and graceful canopy crowns the Janelle bed by Made Goods. The iron frame is shown in Bronze, one of four finishes, with a headboard covered in Cool Gray faux shagreen, one of a range of fabric options. California King: 86• l. x 74• w. x 109• h., $8,300; also available in Twin, Queen, and King. anthemsf.com 1 /COMING UP ROSES For Calligaris, rising Italian design talent Valerio Sommella interpreted a rosebush in bloom as an abstract pattern. His Rose rug is jacquard-woven from chenille and cotton yarns in subtle shades of pink, green, and white. 94.5” x 67”, $1,035. calligaris.us 2 / LIGHT BEARER Brooklyn-based designer Karl Zahn named his Cora pendant light after the Greek goddess who brought illumination and fertility to the underworld. The…

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Paola Antonelli’s indelible Twitter handle, @curiousoctopus, began with an offhand comment. “I’m like a curious octopus—I go in all directions,” the senior curator of architecture and design at New York’s Museum of Modern Art once said at a lecture, when asked what sparks her interest. Indeed, in both acquisitions and thought-provoking exhibitions, this activist for design has expanded its definition to encompass everything from video games to United Nations refugee tarps to bullets. “I’m from Italy, where design has always been a topic of conversation,” says Antonelli, who also holds the role of director of research and development at the museum. “What’s amazing about design right now is that it is so varied. Our job at MoMA is to pull all the threads together so that people understand the connections.”…

When I lived in France, there was no such thing as brunch. We would start our day with le petit déjeuner, which was quick and delicious— grab a croissant and coffee, or a slice of baguette with butter and jam and a cup of tea, and you were good to go. Long, lazy brunches are an American concept, one that I’ve come to embrace. After an intense week, what could be more pleasant than relaxing with friends and grazing on delicious breakfast foods, from eggs to bagels? (Throw in a Bloody Mary or glass of Champagne, and the mood turns even more festive.) The secret to a great brunch, I’ve learned, is to combine sweet and savory dishes. At home, I serve the meal buffet-style and give it a French…

BROOKLYN BOUND Kathleen Hackett, who profiles Greek designer Spiros Soulis for this issue (page 62), is the author of Brooklyn Interiors, to be published this month by Rizzoli. Here, her best of the borough: •Grace & Favor in Williamsburg: “This vestpocket shop is an Anglophile’s dream, with British wallpapers, antique china, and random curiosities, including ample Union Jacks.” gracefavor.com •GRDN in Boerum Hill: “Not only do I buy wonderful plants and Fermob garden chairs here, I inevitably stop in for hostess gifts like linen napkins, bird feeders, or beautiful garden tools.” grdnbklyn.com • P.S. Bookshop in Dumbo: “In my next life, I’m going to read every book in this used-book shop. The art-and-design section alone could take up days.” psbookshopnyc.com • Brooklyn Bridge Park, from Brooklyn Heights to Dumbo: “A…

Ino Caluza, owner of the custom-denim brand Viktor, looked to the work of Mexican architect Luis Barragán when designing his family home near Manila in the Philippines. The bright blue bookcase in the two-story library stands out against the concrete staircase and subdued furnishings.…

BARNSTORMERS The Brooklyn Home Company turns salvaged timber into chic barn-style doors, perfect for urban lofts and weekend homes. The doors measure 40’’ w. x 1.5’’ d. x 97’’ h., cost from $2,250 to $3,000, and come in, from left, Oiled, Charred, and Whitewashed finishes. Custom sizes are available. 718-715-0418. thebrooklynhomecompany.com THE HANG OF IT The Simplify towel rack by Australian design team Groupwork combines a sleek brass bar with adjustable oak and metal blocks and vessels for soap, toothbrushes, and other toiletries. A 35″ l. bar costs $208; each wood vessel and block is $80. Other sizes, a matte black chrome finish, and a coordinating toilet-roll holder are also available. groupworkstudio.com KNOCK ON WOOD Known for its range of well-designed household products, Kaufmann Mercantile is now launching Kaufmann Furniture,…

MASTHEADS PAGES 34–36: Safari ottoman in Serengeti natural hair on hide, $1,573, by Lee Industries (leeindustries.com). Wood shelving unit, in Light Gray, $2,095, by Muuto from ABC Carpet & Home (abchome.com). Burg rug, $6,800, by Mansour Modern (mansourmodern.com). Vincennes mirror, in White with gold-leaf accents, $2,600, by Bourgeois Bohème Atelier (bobointeriors.com). Ellipse lounge chair and ottoman, in Graphite, from $5,985, by Calvin Klein Home (calvinklein.com). Gem side table, in Blush, $1,600, by Debra Folz (debrafolz.com). TALENT PAGE 62: Spiros Soulis (iktinos-marmaron.com). Select items are also available from MASS Beverly (massbeverly.com). TREND ALERT PAGE 64: Amsonia silk gown, $3,220, by Mary Katrantzou (net-a-porter.com). Strata wallpaper, by Scion, to the trade from Zoffany (stylelibrary.com). Color Wheel umbrella by MoMA Store (momastore.org). Juniper rug, in Ivory/Multi, $179 for 4′4″ x 6′7″, by Loloi (loloirugs.com).…