House Beautiful articles from August 2008

House Beautiful archives from August 2008

Take it outdoors ...(the best!)(Aluminum Garden Chair)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Take it outdoors... because it's not made of mahogany, but lightweight painted aluminum, with an upholstered seat. Patio furniture with a pedigree. Aluminum Garden Chair, 29" H by 24" W, $750. TREILLAGE:...

1. Lampshade.(the best!)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Crewel, for $157 How kind. Light up the charm with a lampshade of birds and flowers embroidered with childlike simplicity. Alfhild Fagel shade, 9" H by 9" Dia. IKEA: 877-345-4532; ikea.com.

2. Wallpaper.(the best!)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This trompe I'oeil wallpaper will add 20 IQ points to any room. Made to order by Deborah Bowness, it is digitally printed and hand-tinted in black and white (shown) or a range of colors. Bookcase wallpaper. Each...

3. Napkin ring.(the best!)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Oscar de la Renta takes the bracelet off the wrist and puts it on the table. His silverplated napkin rings made by Lunt and enameled in coral and turquoise add a little shine to the setting. Santo Domingo napkin...

4. Ottoman.(the best!)(Nathan Turner's Blanchard)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sometimes the most eloquent piece of furniture is the strong silent type. Nathan Turner's Blanchard ottoman, an homage to Art Deco design, features a perfect circle of canary yellow leather atop an alder wood drum....

5. Book.(the best!)(Apartment Therapy Presents)(Brief article)(Book review)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The go-to book for witty small-space solutions on a dime. How about a paint-by-numbers mural in your living room? Great to have floor plans and resources right next to the photos. Apartment Therapy Presents by...

6. Sofa.(the best!)(Antoinette Fainting Sofa)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bring out your inner Sarah Bernhardt with the Antoinette Fainting Sofa, at a dramatically low price--$575. Upholstered in tufted cotton velvet for a soft, timeworn look. 71" L by 32" H. URBAN OUTFITTERS:...

7. Candle.(the best!)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Heavy, handsome, and soot-free, these soy-wax votives from Aquiesse in smoky glass come in 16 nature-inspired scents. Set of two, $20. LAVISH: 570-558-2273; lavishbymattandjon.com.

8. Console.(the best!)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Light as a feather--gessoed plumes of carved wood support a faux-marble top, reprising a famous 1930s design by Serge Roche. Palmier console, 36" H by 40" W by 17" D, $1,370. CURREY & CO,: 877-768-6428;...

9. Knobs.(the best!)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Like earrings, these dazzling knobs will transform any drawer. Semiprecious stones, including amethyst and rock crystal, are set on pewter plated in brass or silver. 1.5" by 1.5", $40 each. 2" by 2", $60 each....

10. Media cabinet.(the best!)(Viktoria Media Cabinet)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Finally, a media cabinet that will blend seamlessly with antiques. This 18th-century-Swedish-style cabinet hides your plasma screen (up to 42") with a lift mechanism. Viktoria Media Cabinet, solid beech with birch...

Colors that calm: serenity. Tranquillity. Doesn't that sound wonderful after a long day? Here are the colors you'll always want to come home to.(List)
August 1, 2008... "I was looking for a color that was as honest as E.B. White and as inspiring as Carl Sandburg, and it took me ages to find. I went through many that were too strong or too insipid, too feminine or too masculine. This is the color of a deep...

Instant room: Michael Whaley.(Buyers guide)
August 1, 2008... Doesn't everyone secretly want one boldly colorful room, the kind you just can't help feeling happy in? That's what Michael Whaley believes, so he says: "Go for it!" [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Wing Chair and Curtains "I'd make simple...

Branca, Chicago: "lifestyle" stores are popping up all over America, but none quite as passionate as interior designer Alessandra Branca's. Everybody needs a little red!(OUR FAVORITE STORE)(Interview)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After 25 years in Chicago, you're still Italian to the core! ALESSANDRA BRANCA: Oh, yes! A big point of opening this store comes from my upbringing in Italy. I want it to be that kind of a lifestyle experience,...

Thomas Pheasant: his much-talked-about new collection for Baker includes Murano glass lighting destined to be design classics.(SPOTLIGHT)(Buyers guide)
August 1, 2008... Thomas Pheasant "When I started the collection, I was working on designs for my own home, So I used many of them as starting points. It helped personalize the collection. It reflects me and my style in a new way." [ILLUSTRATION...

Paint colors: will it surprise you that even style director Newell Turner was paralyzed with indecision when he faced a sea of paint chips? But color woke his house up.(TWILIGHT FIELD: PART 6)(Interview)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] 1. All the doors are painted in Sherwin-Williams's gray Software SW7074, with the panels accented in a lighter version of the same color. 2. White trim gives crisp detail to the pink guest room. 3. In the green...

Send us a picture of ... where do you curl up to read? We asked eight designers, expecting to just see chairs, and got these pictures of their pets ...
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I'm taking a lesson from Ollie, my six-year-old poodle. He clearly thinks this is the most comfortable chair in the house, so I'm having a copy made for myself as we speak. It's a late-18th-century child's chair...

I'm looking for a chair that moves: they rock, swivel, recline, glide. Here's a stylish new generation of seating that can make your living room work a lot better.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Classic Track Arm Swivel Glider, $999. Restoration Hardware: 800-762-1751; rhbabyandchild.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Lowden, $1,799. Arhaus Furniture: 866-427-4287; arhaus.com. [ILLUSTRATION...

Tablescape fashion lunch: Cameron Silver is the star of the L.A. vintage couture scene. In his shop, Decades, he creates an extravagant table full of ideas. Strictly red carpet ...(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Take a fabulous old handbag and fill it with flowers to create a dramatic centerpiece." "Bordeaux is the French black. It's a color that goes with everything. See how great the orange flowers look?" "Buy...

Technophobia shredders: everyone says, shred any piece of paper with your personal information on it. But life's too short to research shredders. So we've done it for you.(Q&a)(All Shredding Corporation)(Interview)
August 1, 2008... "I tear up junk mail and all of my bills before putting them out for recycling. Do I really need to bother with shredding them first?" GLENN EDELSTEIN (Vice President, All Shredding Corporation): Unless you want to make it easy for someone...

Beautiful events.(promotion)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... On May 7, House Beautiful hosted its second Color Institute event at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Attendees enjoyed a keynote panel presented by Kravet featuring Editor in Chief Stephen Drucker with acclaimed designers Windsor Smith and...

Scallops with mushrooms & spinach: Ina's own version of fast food has it all: a delicious, nutritious, all-in-one meal that's speedier than takeout!(ASK THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA)(Recipe)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "My husband and I love scallops, but we're a little bored with the same old recipes, and the last one I tried was so bland. Do you have any ideas for a really exciting dish--that doesn't take forever to prepare?" ...

Cookbook: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper: if you're one of the many adoring fans of public radio's food show "The Splendid Table," then you'll find this book as quirky, cozy, smart, and original as you'd expect. Oh, yes: it's got really good recipes, too.
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LYNNE ROSSETTO KASPER'S FIRST BOOKS PUBLISHED IN 1992, is one of my favorites. Called The Splendid Table, it's a tour of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region and its extraordinary food (pears in balsamic vinegar with...

House Beautiful: August 2008: fresh clean looks.(Editorial)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] I can't not mention the economy anymore. It's in the news, it's at the gas pump, it's in the air every day. To everyone who hesitates that decorating is a luxury at this unsettled moment, I'd like to say that I...

Clear your head with purity: start with warm white walls for freshness. Add baskets and sisal for natural textures. Accent with green. It's like taking a deep breath of clean country air.(fresh CLEAN looks)(Interview)(Cover story)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lemons from photographer Victoria Pearson's Ojai garden arranged on an alabaster Plate. OPPOSITE: In the entry, a Pearson photograph hangs above a perfect still Life of whites and naturals-the palette throughout the...

Clear your head with order: everything in its proper place. Including color. That's the secret of a Florida house with an easy, breezy feel as relaxing as an island vacation.(fresh CLEAN looks)(Interview)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] LISA CREGAN: If I lived in this Florida house, I'd just walk around sighing little sighs of contentment. The palette is so soothing. That pale, watery blue, the soft greens, all that dreamy white.... COURTNEY...

Clear your head with simplicity: the furniture is plainspoken, fabric prints are few. Clutter? Not in this cottage. No fuss, no bother--what peace it brings!(fresh CLEAN looks)(Interview)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] MIMI READ: You've given this cottage a lovely Yankee modesty that looks so fresh and easy to live in. TOM SCHEERER: I've known the owner all my life. Growing up, he spent summers here in East Hampton, as I did,...

Clear your head with quiet: a Spanish Revival house plays against type, shedding the weight of its past for a lighter, younger look.(fresh CLEAN looks)(Interview)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MIMI READ: What dreamy, serene wall colors. They remind me of Italy and France--yet here they are in Dallas. DANA OATLEY ORTEGO: Aren't they wonderful? This is a 1920s Spanish Revival house-that's old for...

Clear your head with harmony: it's all about flow--the rhythmic movement from room to room, each relating to the other.(fresh CLEAN looks)(Interview)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] CAROL PRISANT: I get the feeling the owners of this house have definite tastes. J. RANDALL POWERS: Oh, they're very design-savvy. They're both involved in design professionally. Gayle Singer is an interior...

Manhattan Beach, CA: the whole point of having an outdoor kitchen is to sit back and relax and not worry about a thing. So choose materials that weather naturally.(KITCHEN OF THE MONTH)(Interview)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHRISTINE PITTEL: It's not easy to make an outdoor kitchen look like part of the landscape. What's the secret? SANDY KOEPKE: You have to acknowledge that you're going to be parking all this stainless steel in the...

The best! For the kitchen: a stainless-steel mosaic sink (what a beauty!) ... onyx for your backsplash ... counter stools for every style.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Chandelier Such tailored elegance! That center ring on the hand-finished metal and steel frame is the perfect balancing detail for the drum shades (shown in Macassar Ebony). Frosted glass diffuses light,...

Correction.(Correction notice)
August 1, 2008... JUNE 2008: In "The Best," on page 26, the phone number for the daybed from Roberta Roller Rabbit was incorrect. The correct phone number is 212-772-7200.

The last words: do you have a summer decorating ritual? Ten designers reveal the little things that refresh a room when the going gets hot ...
August 1, 2008... "I cover accent tables with ivory linen tablecloths and put blue hydrangeas in white porcelain vases in the center of each table. I like the clean aromatic scent of garden tomatoes in the kitchen. I pick a portion of the vine and place it in a...