Innholdsfortegnelse for Aug/Sept 2021 i House Beautiful

1928 Elkay releases its dual-bowl sink dubbed the Hitchcock, a top-of-the-line washbasin made by hand in either German nickel and silver (for $700) or copper (for $900). 1937 Inspired by the frothy drinks being whirred up for diner customers (egg creams, anyone?) in the ’20s, Fred Waring launches the aptly named Miracle Mixer so home cooks can make them too. 1946 Tupperware, is introduced, and becomes a household name thanks to saleswoman Brownie Wise’s famous Tupperware parties. 1948 House Beautiful names a lot of plastic decor—Flexichrome flooring, curtains made from Koroseal film, etc.—to a list of kitchen must-haves. 1950s At a time when happy hour was more popular than ever, Elkay made it even more fabulous with its Cocktail Center, a blending, mixing, and washing station with a built-in sink.…

PANTRY: “If you’re purging anyway, take the time to redo your pantry to make it work better.”—BYRON RISDON MUDROOM: “Especially in climates that require a lot of outerwear, you need great storage for snowy boots, as well as hats, mittens, and any other gear—we even see people keeping grill equipment in mudrooms. A combination of open cubbies and closed storage, as in this mudroom I designed with California Closets, makes space for all the stuff.”—JEAN STOFFER GUEST ROOM: “Make use of every nook and cranny! This little jewel box in my guest bunk room needed to work as extra storage for me (compartments and a clothing rack) and as a place to both store items and provide a ‘drop zone’ for guests (drawers and vanity). I worked with California Closets…

Freshness Extender Removable vented baskets in the GreenSaver Herb and Produce Keepers pair with carbon filters to trap gases, promote airflow, and prolong the life of your fresh groceries. From $12. oxo.com. Ultrasharp Peeler A detachable brush on the Swiss Easy Clean Peeler makes cleaning its carbon steel blade a breeze. $7. kuhnrikonshop.com. The Everything Pan The 14" Hybrid Pan, made from a combo of even-heating stainless steel and nonstick, works on all cooktops—including induction. $190. hexclad.com. At-Home Barista Preset the entire family’s morning beverages on the De’Longhi Dinamica Plus, then just press a button when you’re ready for your order. $1,500. williams-sonoma.com. Tropical Serveware Add a bright vibe to your daily food prep—and tabletop—with this colorful Pakkawood Utensil Set by Island Bamboo. $35 to $50. amazon.com. Nesting Cookware This…

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 Joy Cho @ohjoy Joy Cho, founder of celebrated lifestyle brand Oh Joy!, shares how to make the most of your bedroom. No bedroom is complete without… Cozy bedding, the perfect set of pj’s, and mood lighting. What helps you sleep better? I love tweaking the design of my space to foster sleep and comfort. Also, a calming spritz…

Americans love playing with fire when they’re cooking, but not every home has access to natural gas utilities. If you have to stick with an electric range, take a cue from the Europeans and choose induction. In the past, they were prohibitively expensive. But now almost every manufacturer has a model for every price point. Induction cooktops are safer, faster, and offer more precise cooking than standard electric models. In order to activate the “burners,” an induction-friendly pot or pan has to be placed on it (and these days most cookware, from nonstick to stainless steel and cast iron, is made to work on induction). Since the connection is magnetic, no excess heat escapes—versus with gas cooking—so the pan heats up quickly and distributes heat evenly.…

Take Inventory Before Organizing “One of the most common mistakes we see people make is rushing out to buy organizing products before taking the time to inventory the items they are trying to contain,” says Ashley Murphy, CEO and cofounder of the Neat Method. A good purge will free up some room and help you shop smarter in the future: “Make sure to go through and edit the items under your kitchen sink. We often find that clients have items stored under there that they have not used in years.” Prioritize Drawers Over Doors Even if a walk-in pantry isn’t in the cards, adding more drawers than shelves in your kitchen will deliver more usable space. “If you’re going to pay for the cabinetry, use every inch of it!” says…

BIG HOUSES RARELY FEEL INTIMATE… BUT THAT’S EXACTLY HOW LAUREN BUXBAUM GORDON, partner at Chicago-based Nate Berkus Associates, describes this Edina, Minnesota, new build she designed for a young family (plus two dogs). “When we visited for the install, they had notebooks sitting on the table so the kids could share how their day went,” she says. “You really feel the sense of togetherness in this home.” Located on about two and a half acres facing Mirror Lake, the 12,000-square-foot property is a showcase of sustainable materials. In the kitchen, Buxbaum Gordon incorporated rift-sawed natural white oak flooring along with locally sourced, low-maintenance quartz countertops by Minnesota-based Cambria. “It’s all eco-friendly,” she explains. “I was super excited to use reclaimed beams from an old barn that had fallen down [for…

nwdinteriors.com@nicolewhitedesignsinteriors @nicolewhitedesignsinteriors Formerly an award-winning journalist and now the CEO and principal of her own Florida-based firm, Nicole White Designs Interiors, Jamaicaborn Nicole White is constantly inspired by the lush textures and colors of the Caribbean. Her reputation as a keen problem solver and bold tastemaker set her work apart. ON THE COVER: Photographer Dan Cutrona Interior Designer Nicole White Designs Interiors Producer Carisha Swanson On the cover: Range, ILVE. Backsplash, TileBar. Hood, Hoodsly. Pot filler, Delta. Pulls, Sietto.…

DRINKS ARE HAVING A MOMENT. YEAR OVER YEAR, SUPPLIERS HAVE SEEN A SPIKE IN SALES OF everything from hard liquor to nonalcoholic beers, as people are still eschewing crowded bars for happy hours in the comfort of their own homes. Having a dedicated space for mixing and sipping all of a sudden feels essential. “We love the intimacy that a home bar creates in a room,” says Lauren Lozano Ziol of design firm SKIN. “They’re just so chic!” If you, too, need an excuse to stop drinking wine on your white sofa, take a look at these inspiring (and in many cases easy-to-incorporate) bars folks have added in their own homes. —Kelly Allen and Hadley Mendelsohn Custom Storage This open loft space called for an exposed home bar instead of…

Flexible Storage The lower right quadrant of Dacor’s new model is a FlexZone with five temperature settings. And above, a “door-in-door” compartment houses a built-in jug that autofills with water, while the freezer below makes two types of ice. 36" Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator with Dual Reveal Doors, available this fall. dacor.com. Freshness Guaranteed New-to-the-U.S. appliance brand Beko is introducing its latest preservation technology: EverFresh with Active Fresh Blue Light, which promises to keep fruits and vegetables fresh for 30 days. 36" French Three-Door Stainless Steel Refrigerator. $2,399. beko.com. More Space With a capacity of 27 cubic feet, this side-by-side LG fridge and freezer combo can hold a lot of groceries. The Instaview panel at right lights up with a knock, showing you what you need to restock without…

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…

For those who aren’t in a position to compost, in-sink garbage disposals allow for a clean, fast way to remove food waste (and the inevitable food odors). Disposals work by pulverizing food scraps into small enough particles that they can go through the water waste system—rather than into a landfill. How? Once you drop your apple peels and eggshells into the disposal, turn on the faucet, and flip the switch, that food is knocked back and forth inside the grind chamber (there aren’t any sharp blades in there!). Plumbing brand Moen (left) offers four versions based on horsepower and lifestyle: The Chef (which can handle chicken bones and fruit pits), The Host, The Prep, or The Lite. This fall, all will come with a 360° Clean Rinse cycle to clean…

Are White Kitchens Still Cool? White kitchens are eternal—and practically glow when they’re as well lit as this space, featured in HB in April 2003, by Linda Bedell. The trick to a dynamic white is to layer on textures and colors, which Bedell did by adding veined marble, a hit of warm wood, and tons of upper shelving (even the space above the window comes to life thanks to a strategically placed dinnerware collection). Do I Have to Have an Open Kitchen? There’s a forgotten upside to a walledoff space: The mess is contained to one private room. But take note: Designer Kathryn Scott made this closed galley, which ran in May 2006, feel so much more airy by adding glass fronts to the upper cabinets—which allow the natural light…

“I want no white walls.” THAT WAS THE FIRST DIRECTIVE KATI CURTIS’S clients gave when she began work on their 1930s Tudor in Brookline, Massachusetts (which Curtis found on Zillow and “convinced them to buy”). “That,” says the pattern-loving designer, “was music to my ears!” One hitch: The home’s original layout didn’t allow in much light, which could have caused a color-rich scheme to feel claustrophobic. “It was a very inward-looking building,” explains architect J.B. Clancy of ART Architects, who was hired to help give the home a more modern flow, “and it was cut up into tons of little spaces with no access to the outside.” Curtis and Clancy came up with an unconventional solution, carving out a central stairwell above the entryway. The space acts as a sort…

WANT TO TALK? E-MAIL ME AT EDITOR@HOUSEBEAUTIFUL.COM. Joanna Saltz: I have a theory that in times of chaos, people crave neatness, and that’s why we’ve gotten so into organizing lately. Have you noticed that? Dee Murphy: Definitely. With more people at home over the past year, we all want to find a place for everything or else it just keeps adding to the chaos. So whether it’s organizing drawers and doing the Marie Kondo edit or structuring spaces with custom storage, it’s about making it not feel like an absolute mess. For me, with my kids at home and desks in the dining room, we really needed to just rein it in. Purvi Padia: When kids aren’t out of the house as much, your home is also where they’re playing,…

8:00 PM: Sweet Treats Skip the packaged sweets and make your own ice cream sandwiches by pressing a big, cold scoop between two fresh-from-the-pantry cookies. (Then eat immediately, before it melts!) 4:00 PM: Aperitifs For a true happy hour situation, start by getting yourself a drink. Chilled Champagne in a frosty coupe? Don’t mind if you do. Peel a few shrimp ahead of time and they’ll be ready for you to reach in and snatch, turning your countertop into a bar and restaurant in record time. 1:00 PM: Teatime Cucumbers and spreadable cream cheese. Thinly sliced cold roast beef with grainy mustard. Ready-to-serve fillings at just the right temperature make sandwich prep a cinch. Trim the crusts off, pile them on a cake stand, and pour tea. No toaster necessary.…

EXTERNAL The most convenient option, a dispenser on the outside of a fridge, eliminates the need to open the door for an ice-filled glass of water. But the mechanisms for these can take up a good amount of space, so check inside before buying to be sure there’s enough room for your groceries. INTERNAL Prized largely for aesthetics, water filters hidden inside the fridge also take up less space than external ones. Some require holding a button and a glass to start the flow, while others work with a more simplified push lever. Note: If you go this route, you’ll be scooping your ice from the freezer. FREESTANDING If you really love ice, make room for an additional countertop or built-in ice maker, like the one from Ice-O-Matic that can…

IN DEFENSE OF WALL OVENS Perception: Wall ovens are a waste of space. Reality: Installing wall ovens allows you to skip the full range and just get a cooktop, freeing up those precious lower cabinets for extra storage underneath. Plus, wall ovens are easier on your back—no more bending down to pull heavy pots and pans out of a range. Just add one, or get two of the same model, or top a single oven with a built-in coffeemaker, steam oven, speed-cook oven, or a microwave.…

SOUND: In an open floor plan or small home, noise carries freely from the kitchen. Look for a lowdecible dishwasher so you can actually hear your family’s conversation (or watch TV without blasting the speakers) after dinner. Newer models have a screen that tells you they’re washing, because they’re so quiet you can’t tell. CLEANING: For obvious reasons, it’s frustrating when “clean” dishes aren’t fully cleaned. Dishwashers that have full-body sprayers can reach every inch of the drum. Read the manual to see how to properly position your dishes and cookware in the racks for optimal results—and use the recommended detergent! DRYING: Manually towel drying your dishes after you take them out of the dishwasher means it’s not doing its job. Look for additional drying boosters—located on the keypad—that push…

On-demand Wine The newest 24" Integrated Wine Dispenser keeps four bottles fresh for 60 days, dispensing anything from a taste to a full pour. Available late summer. $5,999. dacor.com. Displayed Collection This Wine Storage with Sommelier Set has a display shelf for chilling glassware and showcasing open bottles. From $4,499. miele.com. Latte Wizard With an integrated whole-bean grinder, steam dispenser, and milk reservoir, the 24" Fully Automatic Coffee Machine is better than the coffee shop. $3,049. fulgor-milano.com. Grill Assistant Integrated technology in the Genesis II SX-335 Smart Grill gives you cook time, temperature, and a meter reader for your fuel level. $1,349. weber.com. Built-in Rotisserie Get just the combo cooker and rotisserie for a built-in outdoor kitchen, or add the lower rolling cart to take your DCS Series 7 with…

HOW DO YOU COOK: Instead of triangulating the fridge, stove, and sink, plan zones: food storage, food prep, cooking, and cleaning. Proximity is everything. “The range should be close to the sink so that you don’t ever have something in your hand and can’t wash it,” says designer Kelly Finley of Joy Street Design. Other smart adjacencies: counter space on either side of the cooktop and, near your prep area, a drawer outfitted with a knife tray as well as your spice collection (rather than putting the latter by the stove). “No one wants to put their head by a spattering pan as they bend down to look for paprika,” says Finley. HOW DO YOU SHOP: “When you bring the food into the house,” designer Arianne Bellizaire prompts her clients,…

The Dinnerware Pantry For collectors and table-setters When your stacks of ceramics (or china and silver, if you’re fancy) outgrow one shelf, get built-ins. Here, Dallas designer Jan Showers converted a closet into a dinnerware pantry by double stacking cabinetry along each wall. (Add them on one spare wall if a closet isn’t free.) Paint the shelves a smudgeproof high gloss, then place the most-used pieces at chest level. The Working Pantry Party hosts and big families take note With storage for bulkier food items and spare dishes, a full length of countertop for dinner party prep, and an extra sink, this secondary work space by designer Sarah Blank is the perfect complement to an open kitchen. Adding a sink converts any room from storage to flex space: Use it…

AS A RULE, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA based architect Jeffrey Dungan “doesn’t do renovations.” But when Megan Edwards, a potential new client, started calling his office about her and her husband Eric’s 1950s ranch-style house in Kansas City, Kansas, the founder and principal of Jeffrey Dungan Architects found himself too charmed to say no. “She was bouncing around like a child, she was so excited!” he recalls. “What I saw was an opportunity to keep the footprint modest, but give the house some power that it lacked. So it was more like espresso than coffee,” explains Dungan. “I hoped we could create a place that had a cozy and approachable nature but details and materials that make you stop and pay attention.” Megan, an interior designer herself, collaborated with Dungan and his…

“THE MOST VALUABLE STUFF SHOULD BE hanging on the walls and from the ceiling.” This is Meredith McBrearty’s mantra for decorating family homes, where kids or guests might be less than carefully moving through a room at any given moment. Her Fort Worth, Texas, clients, Matt and Karen Johnson, along with their two young sons, needed just that kind of eclecticism in their new house. Consummate hosts and avid wine and art collectors, they’re also “not afraid of making bold choices” when it comes to decor, says McBrearty. “I wanted to give them a house that was different from all their friends’ houses,” the designer explains. The dining room is covered in hand-painted tangerine Gracie wallpaper, and overhead in the formal living room is a sculptural Pagani Studio light fixture…