Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2021 i ELLE DECOR

SPRING MAY HAVE A reputation for being the season of renewal, but, for me, autumn—with its back-to-school, new-year-new-me energy—has always been the best time for a reset. Fittingly, our October issue embraces the themes of change and reinvention, with close looks at design’s complicated past, dynamic present, and ever-changing future. Our cover this month features a 1960s house in Beverly Hills intelligently reworked by architect Luis Fernandez for himself, his partner, and their son. Legendary Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek once lived in the house, when its decor was more swinging ’70s than haute family crash pad. The changes Fernandez has made pay homage to that history while bringing the interiors into the 21st century. In the pages that follow, you’ll find fresh takes on classic furnishings and accessories for every room,…

THE EARTH seems to get smaller every day, as its farthest reaches are increasingly accessible to even the most novice travelers. It’s no surprise, then, that in recent decades our collective attention—and wanderlust—has turned toward the heavens. Among those dreamers are titans of contemporary commerce with childhood dreams to fulfill, and Rolex, which is tapping into the zeitgeist—and the great unknown. The Swiss watch brand has taken inspiration from extreme travel and exploration since the early 1950s (see Rolex’s Explorer, Submariner, and Sea-Dweller models) and, with one of its latest introductions, is putting cosmic material to earthly use. The 40-millimeter Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is among Rolex’s most desirable models, but to acquire one in stainless steel with a simple black or white dial at retail, your wait will be counted…

“I go for a classic quilted Matouk coverlet or bedspread. I just like layering, and sometimes you want to have the heaviness.”—Peti Lau “For me, RH, Restoration Hardware is a no-brainer. Most brands have only one or two good fabrics—RH has more like 20 or 30.”—Ravi Patel “My go-to is E. Braun & Co., which has the most beautiful selection of embroidery and colors. Aleta in London has a wonderful selection, too, and for something a little more graphic, Les Indiennes is where I tend to look.”—William Cullum, Jayne Design Studio…

SKILL SET History in the Making In honor of the 10th anniversary of its Islamic wing, the Metropolitan Museum of Art worked with designer Madeline Weinrib to launch the Heirloom Project. Weinrib tapped 16 brands to create handcrafted products inspired by the Met’s collections of Islamic art and heirlooms, employing artisans from Afghanistan to Syria for whom the opportunity would be most impactful. Poppy cotton pillow by Good Earth from Madeline Weinrib for the Met, 20˝ sq., $150. store.metmuseum.org…

DURING THE PANDEMIC, HATMAKER Nick Fouquet finished renovating his 1970s geodesic dome home, which is nestled on a third of an acre in Topanga Canyon in Los Angeles. “The whole process has been a labor of love and a very unconventional build,” says Fouquet, whose unusual, custom-fitted hats feature whimsical details like macaw feathers, handwritten poems, and crystal rocks. (His namesake brand is worn by stars ranging from Pharrell Williams to Madonna.) “The dome is all triangles, octagons, pentagons,” he says. “Everything has to be custom-built so it fits in the circular space.” Surrounded by 100-year-old eucalyptus and fruit trees, the revived, energy-efficient structure shares land with wild deer and roaming bobcats. In modernizing the dome, challenges emerged quickly. Dry rot had consumed the structure’s base, so contractor Timothy McCarthy decided…

PRESENTED BY ON A LIST OF DESIGN ELEments every home should have, statement window treatments appear at the very top. The stylish Danish actress Anna Karina knew this when she told her then husband, the French film director Jean-Luc Godard, that in their home she wanted red velvet curtains “or nothing at all.” Such a zero-sum strategy doesn’t work for everyone; as this writer knows well, new parents reach for blackout shades and other light-vanquishing treatments in eye-catching patterns and colors for their nurseries, where even the smallest sliver of sun can threaten the already delicate balance of sleep schedules with a newborn. And Hunter Douglas knows this, perhaps, better than anyone: The company’s raison d’être is helping people to regulate the natural light in their homes and to look…

At Stearns & Foster, we believe that exceptional design lives in the details. This is why we have spent every day of our 175-year legacy committed to refining the details that make Stearns & Foster distinct. From velvet trim to hand-tufted top layers, our mattresses are meticulously crafted to look as good as they feel. Use our tips to help you choose the perfect mattress to complete your bedroom sanctuary. Designer Spotlight Corey Damen Jenkins @coreydamenjenkins The nationally acclaimed designer shares how to make the most of your bedroom. What are the elements of a perfect sleep sanctuary? The proper color palette is essential. It’s important to know whether visual movement inhibits you from calming down. If so, stick to the monochromatic and avoid pattern play on pillows, wall coverings,…

WHEN IT COMES TO RENOVATING FINE architecture, the lightest touch is often the best course of action. Such was the case with a historic house in Palm Beach, that luxurious resort island off Florida’s Atlantic coast. Built in the mid-1920s for a Chicago roofing heiress who would marry a bogus Italian count—hence the stucco-clad structure’s erstwhile name, Villa Filipponi—the Mediterranean Revival house, which was ornamented by a crenellated tower, had a magical presence, as well as an envied position on one of the city’s most desirable palm-treed streets. Plus, it was located just three blocks from the beach. So why tinker with perfection? “To make it function for a younger family but still maintain its authenticity,” says Los Angeles–based interior designer Mark D. Sikes, who took the building in hand…

ARCHITECTURE TOLO ARCHITECTURE LOS ANGELES toloarchitecture.com With its holistic understanding of the transformative power of architecture—and humane public policy—Tolo puts people and their environments at the center of its projects, working in deference to legislation like the Americans with Disabilities Act and California’s requirements for minimizing energy consumption. McKINNEY YORK ARCHITECTS AUSTIN, TEXAS mckinneyyork.com Marrying its sensibility for beauty with scientific expertise, the woman-led firm McKinney York Architects’ lowego, empathetic practice is a City of Austin Platinum Level Green Business Leader. The firm has been doing pro bono work since 1995 and recently established a scholarship for female architecture students. OFFICE OF MOBILE DESIGN LOS ANGELES designmobile.com Jennifer Siegal is the long-established pioneer of prefab, the maestra of mobile architecture and housing. Her firm, Offce of Mobile Design, has its…

Items pictured but not listed are from private collections. SHOWCASE PAGE 66: Lamps: Bradley L. Bowers, bradleylbowers.com. CASE STUDY Interior design: Nick Fouquet, nick fouquet.com. Contractor: Timothy McCarthy, formadesigngroup.com. PAGE 70: Counters: Caesarstone, caesarstoneus.com. Oven: Bertazzoni, bertazzoni.com. Dishwasher: Bosch, bosch-home.com. Sink and fittings: Duravit, duravit.us. Backsplash: Heath Ceramics, heathceramics.com. Rug: Armadillo, armadillo-co.com. Bed: Saatva, saatva.com. Bedding: John Robshaw, johnrobshaw.com. Artwork: Jim Krantz, jimkrantz.com. GIVING BACK PAGE 74: Interior design: Jessica Helgerson, jhinteriordesign.com. LET THE LIGHT IN PAGES 76–77: Hunter Douglas, hunterdouglas.com. TOOLBOX PAGE 80: Bedding: Matouk, matouk.com; RH, Restoration Hardware, rh.com; E. Braun & Co., ebraunnewyork.com; Aleta, aletaonline.com; Les Indiennes, lesindiennes.com. ANATOMY OF A HOUSE Interior design: Melissa Lee, bespokeonly.com. PAGE 88: Sofa: Lulu and Georgia, luluandgeorgia.com. Chairs: France & Son, franceandson.com. Cocktail table: Theresa Rand, cargocollective.com. Pendant: Coil + Drift,…

IF RECENT EVENTS HAVE YOU longing to slink back into the proverbial womb, whether it’s in the form of swaddling cashmere pajamas or a weighted blanket, consider a more primeval mode of pampering that’s trending again: the built-in bed. “There is something nice about having solidity on at least three walls around you,” says designer Thomas Jayne, founder of Jayne Design Studio. “I think a lot of times they get installed because the idea of a bunk room is kind of fun and romantic.” Their storied lineage is part of what appeals to Sean Scherer, an artist and designer who calls the box bed one of his signatures. “They’ve been around since medieval times for warmth and conservation of space; the Dutch call them a bedstee,” he says. “Now you see…

MAKE IT PERSONAL Scale the size to your space and match the firmness to your sleep style. Map out your bedroom to determine whether a king or a queen would be the best fit. If you sleep with a partner (or pets!), it may be worth sizing up. Find the right feel—Firm, Plush, or Ultra Plush—based on your usual sleep position. THINK LONG TERM A high-quality mattress should last up to 10 years, so invest in comfort, durability, and support. Research how it’s made—the materials used for the interior and the exterior can have a major impact on comfort and durability over time. TRUST THE LEGACY Seek out a brand with a proven track record. Stearns & Foster mattresses are crafted by hand, not mass-produced. So much care is put…

FROM THE GARDEN OF THIS LATE Georgian house in London’s Primrose Hill that backs onto Regent’s Canal—where the family’s narrow boat, Lilliput, is moored—you can hear distant roars over the knife-and-fork sounds of lunch. “It’s the lions in London Zoo,” says Guy Hills, the creative director of the clothier Dashing Tweeds, who lives here with his wife, Natasha Good, a corporate lawyer, their three teenagers, and a gray shih tzu–Westie cross called George. “Sometimes you can hear the gibbons singing, too,” Guy continues. “It’s the most wonderful part of town.” The couple bought two of the three apartments that made up this house in 2002; the third was tacked on about a decade later. Their home evolved as their family expanded, overseen by Guy’s brother, Adam Hills, and sister-in-law, Maria Speake,…

When Katja Hirche, the gallery director and owner of New York design dealer Bernd Goeckler, approached artist Yolande Milan Batteau of Callidus Guild and asked her to translate her handpainted wallcoverings into a series of objects, Batteau relished the challenge. “I’ve developed a visual language that lends itself to everything from fine art to furniture,” she says. “And screens have so much potential. They’re a blank canvas as much as an architectural element.” Her Mu//Katsura screen, named for the Japanese palace that inspired it, is a fully realized focal point, composed of emotive gold-lacquer brushstrokes on panels of pigmented plaster and inlaid with glittering mother-of-pearl accents.…