VOLUME 22 NUMBER 1
DEPARTMENTS
38 Editor’s Page
By Michael Boodro
40 Mailbox
Our readers write
42 Style Sheet
What we’ve seen, what we’ve heard
45 What’s Hot!
Dispatches from the world of design
52 Chic shops from coast to coast
56 James Huniford’s debut furniture collection merges elegant shapes and contemporary ease. By Caitlin Dover
58 News flash
60 Design Dossier
The surprising side of Gauguin, Viennese style, and the astonishing jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels. By Laura Regensdorf
62 Shortlist
What Gucci’s Frida Giannini can’t live without. By Ingrid Abramovitch
64 Trend Alert
Houndstooth gets hip. By Parker Bowie
66 Art Show
Sharon Horvath creates arresting paintings inspired by dreams, memories, and baseball. By Vicky Lowry
71 The ELLE DECOR Showhouse
San Francisco’s top designers transform a classic home into a dazzling showcase for modern family living
91 Daniel’s Dish
Broiled fish with a sunny, citrus accent evokes the bright flavors of summer. By Daniel Boulud
96 ELLE DECOR’s Guide to the Top 10 Tray Tables
Designers Sara Bengur and Barclay Butera rate these handy and versatile pieces. By Laura Regensdorf
101 Toolbox
Smart products for stylish homes
110 ELLE DECOR Goes to Glasgow and Edinburgh
Scotland’s two major cities offer something for everyone, from the historic to the cutting edge. By Ian Phillips
181 Design Solutions
British architect David Adjaye fashions a home in Denver perfectly suited to its art-loving owners. By Michael Lassell
186 Punch List
What you need to renovate now. By Laura Regensdorf
187 Resources
Where to find it. By Anna Surbatovich
192 Etcetera
Bookends that stand up to the task. By Parker Bowie
FEATURES
133 ELLE DECOR Style
134 Morocco Bound
A colorful home filled with exotic artifacts provides the ultimate retreat for a creative couple. By Ingrid Abramovitch
144 Apartment Therapy
A Manhattan art dealer finds a downtown apartment that gives him a new lease on life. By David Colman
150 Tudor Triumph
Designer Steven Gambrel brings light and life to a traditional Tudor mansion. By Judith Nasatir
160 The Bold and the Beautiful
The new florals showcase the lasting appeal of petal power. By Anita Sarsidi
166 Upward Trajectory
In the hands of Bunny Williams, a Park Avenue penthouse becomes a model of effortless modern style. By Kathleen Hackett
172 Color Theory
Fabric designer Kazumi Yoshida applies his inspired eye to a cool and quirky Tribeca loft. By Gregory Cerio