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SPRING SCENE CLEAN UP TO RENOVATE
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CONTENTS
ON THE COVER Feel the fantasy with Kohler ’s sok drop-in bath. 4 RAW MATERIALS Spring is the ideal time to reinvent your home. 12 HEART STUDIO Joining forces with the stars of Studio McGee. 13 MEET THE DESIGNERS Why does Judy love Nate and Jeremiah? 13 REACHING SUMMIT A design community’s exciting new addition. 14 CHASE SCENE Why P.E. Guerin’s history matters to Kallista. 16 RETURN TO FORM Kips Bay New York takes on a $20 million mansion.
Could the Formation 01 be Kohler ’s most unique faucet?
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KITCHEN AND BATH COLLECTION
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RAW MATERIALS
Reimagining a household necessity as a work of functioning sculpture, The Formation 01 faucet from Kohler takes bathroom fixtures to a whole new level.
FINDING A CURE FOR THE COMMON BATH
The Atmo Fan by Kohler brings smart technology to bath ventilation. Set it to turn on or off at certain times, temperatures or humidity levels.
The Purewash E930 elongated bidet toilet seat from Kohler offers illumination, heating and its own remote..
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Advanced technology helps shape the unique surface of the Rista 3D-printed sink from Kohler .
Robern ’s M Series Reserve medicine cabinet offers more mirror inside.
The overflowing effect of the sok drop-in bath by Kohler is one its many charms.
Kohler Anthem digital controls put bathing options at your fingertips.
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RAW MATERIALS
The Kohler Numi 2.0 makes this the best seat in the house.
Shake up your style with a Kallista One faucet in chrome with blue handles.
Large Context Penny Mosaics by Ann Sacks run circles around other tile.
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MAKE YOUR BATHROOM SOMETHING YOU ALWAYS IMAGINED
A Reflection of You
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Robern ’s fluted Tenor sconces lend added pizzazz to any vanity.
Lighted mirrors from Kohler ensure helpful illumination for grooming tasks.
The Kallista ONE Armory handle is available in five signature finishes.
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Robern InLine 2.0 sconces are substantial enough to flank even a large mirror.
READY FOR SPRING? TRY REFRESHING THE ESSENTIAL ROOM.
The Kohler Veil offers smart toilet service with minimalist design.
With Kallista ONE, you can swap some of your chrome for color.
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Per Se ® in Brushed Nickel Inspired by 1950s and 1960s design, the Per Se® collection strays from complex uting to deliver something that is slender, soft and minimal. Meaning “in itself” this collection embraces its name with a clean aesthetic and thoughtful composition. By offering a wide range of standard and specialty nishes, the collection allows users to personalize their own look. Bring a distinct style to any space with this individualized collection.
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COLLABORATION
Shea McGee, pictured, dreamily lit by sconces from the Kernen collection.
The Kohler x Studio McGee Edalyn pot filler with Canyon Lake tile in Antique White by Ann Sacks x Studio McGee .
HEART STUDIO HOW STUDIO McGEE IS MAKING OVER DREAM HOMES NOW T E X T STEWART KELLER
S ince 2014, the husband-and-wife team of Shea and Syd McGee have been sharing memorable interior design with the world and creating incredibly popular content about living beautifully. Fans in search of the Studio McGee aesthetic follow their work on social media, watch every episode of Dream Home Makeover on Netflix, and turn to their best-selling books The Art of Home and Make Life Beauti- ful for wisdom and inspiration. Another way the pair are beautifying the world is working with prominent brands to develop quality products that design enthu- siasts can bring into their own homes. Happily, that list of partners now includes both Kohler and Ann Sacks. Two fruits of these col- labs are the Edalyn faucet collection for the kitchen and the Casta faucet and accessory collection for the bath. There are also two lighting collections—the twinkling glass spheres of Embra and the crisp, translucent shades of Kernan. Two vanity collections, Malin and Seagrove, come with built-in sinks and quartz tops. And Studio McGee is already offering three tile collections in conjunction with Ann Sacks—with more on the way in the coming year. See more by visiting kohler.com. ■
Embra sconce and Edalyn kitchen faucet by Kohler x Studio McGee
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MEET THE DESIGNERS
result, I need to work within the confines of the existing physical structure. I would love to work more on new constructions or total home renovations, where I can help create new bathrooms or the kitchen without existing space restrictions. How do you unwind when you’re feeling stressed out? Walking. I love the fresh air and being out- side. It helps me clear my mind. Is there a design upgrade you’d love to make in your own home? My primary bathroom. I love the new tech- nology that Kohler has released recently. Can you share something in the world of design that fascinates you? The blending of design, function, and tech- nology. For example, Kohler’s DTV design allows for controlling up to twelve outputs of water for an amazing shower experience. Would you live in a building that wasn’t originally designed as a residence? I am interested in the redevelopment of commercial space, like office buildings, into new residences, working to take a
What’s your personal design style? Simple and classic: timeless approaches. That, to me, is important for your kitchen and bathroom. It can last far longer than more trendy of-the-moment designs. Describe a memorable project. One of my clients had this amazing, beauti- ful old Victorian home in Summit. We fully redesigned her kitchen and bathrooms with updated, ultramodern flair but respecting her house’s Victorian history. Is there a TV show with design that you love? The Nate and Jeremiah Home Project . Of course, I am a bit biased as I helped design several of bathrooms in multiple episodes. I also helped design Jeremiah’s office kitchen. What color would you be and why? Yellow. It is bright and cheerful and reminds me of sunny spring and summer days. Is there another kind of design you’d like to do more of? Most of my projects are for clients who are remodeling their existing homes. As a
large structure that was not designed for living and make it an inviting home. I did this a decade ago, redesigning a
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warehouse on the water in Hoboken and converting it into large loft apartments. What is something you hope clients have thought about when you begin working with them? Ideally, how they want to use the space. For example, in the shower, how many outputs of water—showerheads, rainheads, body sprays, handhelds—do they want? It not only sets the tone for the shower design but goes to the construction of the bath- room and coordination with the contractor. What makes you think: spring is here? Daylight. I love when the days last longer, and it is not dark when I go to work or come home.
REACHING SUMMIT JOINING ONE TOWN’S THRIVING DESIGN COMMUNITY R ecently, the world has been looking even more beautiful in downtown Summit, NJ. The area has become the center of a thriving design commu- nity, attracting designers and homeowners to explore fresh decor, source quality home furnish- ings and research options for supplying their next big project. Indeed, last year’s Summit Design Week included more than 25 nearby businesses. And this year, they will welcome another design-minded neighbor in the form of a brand-new Kohler Signature Store. Yes, Kohler Signature Store Summit will offer the latest and greatest from Kohler’s family of top brands—including Kohler, Ann Sacks, Kallista, and Robern. Visitors can turn to this new location for fresh evolutions in style and technol- ogy for the kitchen and bath, including advances that let homeowners manage more of their homes directly from their phones. But even when the equipment is new, the style options feel limitless—from timeless Kohler classics to must-have takes on contemporary trends. But what this Kohler Signature Store offers—above and beyond top-quality pieces and inspiring style—is a wealth of design know-how. A seasoned staff and knowl- T E X T STEWART KELLER
edgable designers can guide visitors through any part of a home-building or renovation project—from the excitement of planning through the commotion of construction, all the way to installation and incorporation with home systems. Whether you’re looking for a recommendations for one product or an entire project, Kohler Signature Store experts can make even the tallest orders accomplishable. Those who value sustainability will also appreciate Kohler’s commitments to net-zero greenhouse gas emis- sions, zero waste to landfill across global operations, and the development of energy- and water-saving products. And those who appreciate a little local architectural history will be interested to learn that this new Kohler Signature Store is located on the site of an iconic retailer of yesteryear: the local Woolworth’s. The location may no longer offer deals for a nickel or dime, but when it comes to home improve- ment, you’ll always find someone willing to offer their two cents. See store hours and additional useful information online. kohlerbygps.com ■
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The texture of each Kallista ONE handle is created by hand.
CHASE SCENE
14 KOHLER Signature Store by GPS www.KOHLERbyGPS.com I n the heart of Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, a trea- sure trove of hardware hides at P.E. Guerin, the oldest decorative hardware firm in the United States. It’s also the only known functioning metal foundry in New York City. And after being invited to spend a morning exploring its impressive archive and witnessing its team of skilled craftspeople at work, I could easily see why Kallista turned to P.E. Guerin to partner on the creation of their ONE collection with its signature hand-hammered handles. As structures throughout the city are built and torn down all around us—their centuries-old hardware destined T E X T PAUL HAGEN WHERE FAUCETS ARE FINDING THEIR FINISH
P.E. Guerin understands the painstaking process of handcrafting hardware.
for the scrap heap, P.E. Guerin is not only preserving pieces of history, they’re holding on to the molds used to cast those pieces. That’s why when representatives from one of Henry Ford’s historic family homes came looking for help replacing its fixtures, P.E. Guerin was not only able to find samples that perfectly matched the home’s hardware, they were also able to make brand-new pieces from molds used to create the first versions of those century-old designs. P.E. Guerin is packed with these types of treasures. Its ground floor displays a wonderland of mermaids, fish, hip- popotamuses, turtles, elephants, cats and similarly fanciful
figures for someone to mold into metal. Their ornate espag- nolette bolts are a personal favorite of style icon Iris Apfel. And Broadway costume designer William Ivey Long once listed this as one of his favorite places in the world. But it’s behind and above this storefront where the mag- ic happens. At the back of the first floor is the pattern room that held those vintage molds for Ford’s Detroit home. Meanwhile, chemistry is bubbling away upstairs. In this very building, molds are made, and metal is heated and poured into these molds to create hardware. After each piece is poured and fitted, the process of filing down the rough edges and crafting the detailed finish begins. Skilled artisans use hammers and a collec- tion of chisels to create depth, shadow, pattern, and other enhancements to the surface using a technique called “chasing.” Their hands move with practiced certainty, each firm-yet-controlled strike of the hammer seemingly reveal- ing another millimeter of detail. It can be tremendously time-consuming, but one team member explains that they are doing what people have always done in the process of making art: bending light. “It’s exciting to contribute to the evolution of the ONE handle with our historic techniques,” says P.E. Guerin Vice President Martin Grubman. “The hand-hammering creates a refined yet highly tactile finish, dappled all over with spar- kling facets. This is a true celebration of handcraft.”
It is amazing to think that these very same artisans—in some cases at stations where people have been carefully shaping metal for over a century—are the ones who chase the details into each Kallista ONE hand-hammered handle. Kallista may not have been founded until 1979, but through this partnership they are imparting 167 years of care and craftsmanship into the ONE collection—a detail about which any homeowner can be proud. Lower photos on this page by the author. Other photog- raphy for this story courtesy of Kallista. ■
P.E. Guerin’s team puts finishing touches on the every Kallista ONE faucet handle.
A skilled craftsperson might work on chasing one ornate knob for a full week.
P.E. Guerin is responsible for 167 years of superb craftsmanship.
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RETURN TO FORM
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Greige was the word as Sergio Mercado Design dreamed up an ethereal bath rich with wood and stone elements and complete with Japanese paper sculptures floating above Components faucets and an Abrazo freestanding tub, both by Kohler.
AN ICONIC SHOW HOUSE MAKES ITS RETURN
A fter a three-year hiatus, Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York made a stylish return. More than 20 partic- ipating designers and architects transformed the River Mansion, an opulent Beaux-Arts structure built in 1902. Valued at $20 million, the mansion boasts seven wood-burning fireplaces and a 2,000-foot roof deck. Actress Julia Marlowe, the Mansion’s first resident, would be surprised by the dramatic transformation and pleased to see the photographic sa- lute to her in the grand entry. Trends on display included tex- ture—the tile in Wesley Moon’s kitch- en, wallcoverings in Sergio Mercado’s bath (left). Elsewhere, designs taken from nature brought life to spac- es—birds in the laundry, foliage in a powder room. And aquatic touches bubbled up in bedrooms, including Mary McDonald’s seaside grotto and Sasha Bikoff’s iridescent bed on a half-shell. The program has raised over $28 million since 1973 for causes like the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club. kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org ■ T E X T PAUL HAGEN PHOTOGRAPHY NICK SARGENT
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Yellow House Architect looked to Marlowe for inspiration, creating a grand entrance fit for a starlet, crowned with a sculptural chandelier.
Wesley Moon transformed the mansion’s main kitchen, making it inviting with cozy touches like Ann Sacks tile—textured on the island and flat at the backsplash.
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This laundry room by Fairfax Dorn Projects took flight with a bird- themed wallpaper even as it offered functional elements including a sink with a pull-out spray single-handle faucet from Kohler and plentiful, adjustable shelving.
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Jim Jeffers chose the library’s impactful palette of rust and gray—blending them perfectly with bold geometric curtains.
Ghislaine Viñas’s power parlor went for walls exciting as the room’s views of the Hudson River.
BOLD VISUAL ELEMENTS CAN BRING UNITY TO DIVERGENT COLOR STORIES
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Moon used art to bring added interest to this breakfast nook.
This bright bath by Lindsey Coral Harper featured Kohler at the sink.
Design Studio 15 used Kohler fixtures in black to complete this dramatic moment.
A Kohler pull-down’s bronze finish matched other highlights throughout Lillian Wu’s service kitchen.
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Kesha Franklin collaborated on a custom design for a leaf-themed floor covering. Shades of gold, green, and white also permeated this den in elements like the sumptuous window treatment.
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Mary McDonald delivered a grotto- themed bedroom that featured wallpaper with a shell mosaic.
Sasha Bikoff had dreams of creating a clamshell bed; they came true here via an inflated bed frame in shimmering, candy-colored fabric. The polychromatic carpet and ship chandelier were also Bikoff design collaborations.
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