Tabla de contenidos para December 2019 en House Beautiful

WANT TO TALK? E-MAIL ME AT EDITOR@HOUSEBEAUTIFUL.COM. Jo Saltz: It feels as if people are always shopping for their homes. But why? What’s the draw? Paloma Contreras: If design is something that you absolutely love, your home will never be finished. You might get to a place where a room is finally “done,” but then you randomly find something you fall in love with or get the itch to change out a piece of art. Amy Kehoe: Shopping for one’s home is so emotional. When people find something—if it’s curated in a way that speaks to them—they’re usually going to find a place for it, even if they don’t have one. A lot of people, myself included, just love the thrill of the hunt, and collecting things to make one’s…

1 The number of hours the average American spends looking for something every day. 300 K The number of items in an average American home, according to professional organizer MJ Rosenthal. 696 M Print books sold in 2018 (up 1.3% from the year before!). 110 M How many Ikea Billy bookcases have sold since the company launched the model. 80% The amount of household clutter that’s due to disorganization, according to the Soap and Detergent Association.…

ONCE A WEEK OR SO, LEGENDARY antiquarian and shopkeeper John Rosselli steals away to his home away from home. In the pin-drop-quiet living room, overlooking a leafy Manhattan garden and nearby church, he might spend a few hours perusing books, catching up on correspondence, or riffling through a chest of drawers filled with collected objets. The best part? Rosselli’s den of tranquility, seemingly worlds away from the commotion of New York City, is actually just a short walk from the Upper East Side apartment he shares with his wife, the equally renowned designer Bunny Williams. “To be honest, I bought it on a whim!” laughs Rosselli, recalling how, more than 20 years ago, his nephew—who then lived in the 19th-century building—suggested he take a look at the apartment upstairs, despite…

“I LOVE MY SWIMMING POOL!” THE client said when she saw the new hallway. Ribbons of Farrow & Ball’s brilliant St Giles Blue wound up the three-story staircase of her 19th-century farmhouse in New York’s Catskill Mountains, enlivening corridors that had once been a nearly black gray. “Before, the house was dark and austere. All the light fixtures were just bare bulbs,” says designer Sean Scherer. “I wanted to create a space that made you happy—that lifted your spirits—so I really went for it.” Warm-toned wood furnishings were chosen to offset the home’s vivid walls; heaps of well-worn vintage rugs (“for me, the more beaten down, the better,” he says) soften each room’s edges. Scherer supplemented the homeowner’s furniture and art with finds from his own collection. After all, Kabinett &…

@the_shopkeepers The prettiest storefronts around the world to help you forget about going to the mall. @etsysuccess Need gift inspiration? Meet the makers behind some of Etsy’s most popular shops @rolfsny Live vicariously through the feed of this NYC restaurant, which is famous for overdecking its halls. @scullyandscully Unabashedly fancy table-setting ideas from a Park Avenue store that’s been open since 1934.…

“IT’S LIKE A MICROCOSM OF MARRIAGE, RIGHT?” Ryan Turf, the president of furniture-and-decor brand CB2, is trying to describe the process of collaborating with his wife, Jessica, the principal of Jessica Turf Design. “She’s in the business, and I’m in the business, and we’re very passionate. We have certain opinions. But it’s fun, too, because we’re always coming up with new ideas.” Six years ago, the pair and their baby daughter left their Chicago loft to find some breathing room in the suburbs. “We looked at probably 30 homes,” Jessica says, “and the architecture and the details of this one—well, it’s a 100-year-old home.” This meant floor-to-ceiling windows and a large fireplace in the living room, and Ryan adores the plaster molding, the “really beautiful, old things that I think…

Amy Berry Home DALLAS The designer offers her pretty, preppy style to fans in a new shop carrying everything from kids’ chairs to antiques. Anecdote LA GRANGE, IL A new boutique from The Everygirl founder Danielle Moss with furniture, art, and accessories—many from local vendors. Big Daddy’s Antiques LOS ANGELES This destination for statement-making vintage pieces has been a favorite of L.A. insiders for more than 20 years. Casa Perfect NEW YORK The latest iteration of cutting-edge furniture showroom The Future Perfect is a home/shop in New York’s West Village where founder David Alhadeff lives. Ceylon et Cie DALLAS Fine antiques and treasures from around the world fill Michelle Nussbaumer’s store. Copper Beech BELLPORT, NY Designers Dan Fink and Thomas O’Brien turned this erstwhile grocery store in their Long Island…

A listing of designers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers featured in this issue. 29 Close to Home Designer: Laura Hodges, laurahodgesstudio.com. 32 Creating the Perfect Guest Room Designer: Eddie Ross, eddieross.com. Page 32: Vintage furniture: Chairloom, chairloom.com. Fabrics: Bassett McNab, bassettmcnab.com; Cowtan & Tout, cowtan.com. Bedding: Matouk, matouk.com; Crane & Canopy, craneandcanopy.com. Rug: Langhorne Carpet Company, langhornecarpets.com. Tissue box cover: Valley Forge Flowers, valleyforgeflowers.com. 34 The Secret Life of an Antiques Impresario Designer: John Rosselli, johnrosselli.com. 38 Come Be 2Gether Designers: CB2, cb2.com; Jessica Turf Design, jessicaturf.com. Pages 38–39: Garland: Kennicott Brothers, kennicott.com. Settees: Casamidy, casamidy.com. Mirror: Bradley, bradleycorp.com. Sconces: The Urban Electric Co., urbanelectric.com. Coffee table: Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com. I Beam Black Marble Side Table: CB2. Moroccan rug: Hannoun, hannounrugs.com. Pages 40–41: Sofa: Matthew Hilton Studio for SCP, scp.co.uk. Floor lamp: Design Within Reach, dwr.com. Leno Natural Handwoven Jute Rug: CB2. Table: South…

STORAGE: WE ALL want more of it. And whether you’re into clean lines or organized chaos, a wall of shelving displaying treasured belongings all in their own places is the visual equivalent of ASMR for most of us. “It’s important to think about the depth of your shelving,” says designer Natalie Myers, who recommends shelves at least 10" to 12" deep for stacks of plates or books, and 6" to 9" deep if they’re just to display ceramics and leaning artworks. Select built-ins or a removable model depending on your priorities: “Sophistication and permanence are almost always costlier than stand-alone,” says designer Susan Yeley. “But you can take stand-alone shelves with you to your next home!” Floating Best for: “Those times when you’re trying to preserve sight lines,” says architect…

DECADES BEFORE SHE became a designer, Laura Hodges discovered the joy of shopping from local vendors as a child growing up in England and traveling with her family. “You realize that there are all these gorgeous things that are handmade and really tell a story,” says Hodges, who worked for designers Jamie Drake and Thomas Jayne before moving to Baltimore to open her interior design practice, Laura Hodges Studio, in 2016. She built her business creating globally influenced spaces that reflect her clients’ passions. Last June, Hodges translated her knack for treasure hunting into a brick-and-mortar store, Domain, where she stocks goods from nearby makers. It’s a manifestation of her lifelong interest in sustainable design, and commitment to supporting ethical, fair-trade businesses. “We have a responsibility to not only improve…