Birmingham-based architect Jeffrey Dungan has spent three decades cultivating a practice defined by soulful spaces and authentic materials. Counted among his most habitual sources is Textures Nashville, a lauded regional flooring supplier. “Over the years, we developed go-to colors and finishes with Textures Nashville—and that collaboration has created such simplicity for our projects,” Dungan explains. “We decided now was a great time to share some of those options with a broader audience.” The Jeffrey Dungan Architectural Collection is crafted using old-growth white oak harvested ..read more

Artist Laurie Carswell often likes to create her collages on the floor. Sometimes, an artist can pinpoint the precise moment when their creative path careened in a new direction. For Laurie Carswell, inspiration struck during a sunset stroll along Austin’s serene Lady Bird Lake. She looked up at an iconic bronze sculpture of Stevie Ray Vaughan, guitar in hand, poised before the waterfront and the cityscape. “The sky was fading from purple to pink,” Carswell remembers. “The buildings were glowing and reflecting beautiful colors, and I saw it in layers. I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, I can paint this ..read more

Years of non-profit work to rescue modern-day slavery victims could not have prepared Mallory Martin for the profound impact of meeting survivors in person in 2019. On a trip from Dallas to South Asia, Martin was moved by their stories and learned how much difficulty they face finding sustainable employment. She soon founded Mended, a for-profit social impact brand that provides fair wages, safe working conditions, training and education to survivors, who use traditional wood-block printing techniques to handcraft tea towels, napkins, place mats and more. How is Mended changing lives i ..read more

“There wasn’t anything we didn’t touch to bring a level of elegance,” shares designer Jennifer Mabley of the Upper West Side apartment she customized to a tee alongside partner Austin Handler, senior designer Dana Hanley and general contractor Eric Capolino. The task at hand: finessing two units within a newly redeveloped apartment building into a single sleek and sumptuous home fit for a young family. Having recently completed their Hamptons residence, the firm was well-versed in the clients’ affinity for light finishes and colors. But, as Handler puts it, you can’t exactly bring a beach-hous ..read more

Luxe Next In Design 99 honorees and South Florida designers Maca Carrera and Caitlin Kah reveal their unique styles and insider favorites. Photo: Dave Henz As Miami designer and Luxe Next In Design 99 honoree Maca Carrera expands her firm, she approaches each project with a distinct narrative. Here, Carrera shares what has been catching her eye. Design mantra: Create spaces that are visually striking yet timeless and sophisticated—a harmonious blend of contemporary, modern and classical. Trend radar: Traditional design is making a comeback in new and interesting ways, like earthy natural sto ..read more

Every small town has their own special charms. Glenn, Michigan, is no exception—right down to its nickname, “The Pancake Town,” bestowed upon it after the community rallied to feed hundreds of motorists stranded during a blizzard in 1937. But its quaint history and waterfront setting have made property scarce. So, when Annie Conway, who spent summers in the area, and her husband, Will Wake, began looking for a place to build, options were limited. They decided on a pristine but potentially problematic lot. Seeing limitations as an opportunity to create thoughtful design, they phoned their trus ..read more

Many people point to parental influence when it comes to behaviors, choices and preferences. But in the case of this Kenmore, Washington, house sited on a prime golf course location, it was the children who pointed the parents toward a different lifestyle.  When the couple purchased the property—a site they’d long admired—they recalled their daughter’s own remodel. A decade prior, interior designer Matthew C. Brenner had reimagined her Craftsman bungalow, tackling the backyard as well despite his protests that he “didn’t do landscapes.” The results were so pleasing that, even 10 years lat ..read more

Photo: Clay Grier Dedicated to contemporary and midcentury designs from Mexico, La Embajada marks the first retail collaboration between MML Hospitality founder Larry McGuire, ByGeorge boutique owner Molly Nutter and Oax-i-fornia founder Raul Cabra. The Austin shop also presents the inaugural stateside opportunity to purchase designs from Oax-i-fornia, a collaborative project between artisans and designers in Oaxaca. “These border states were Mexico at one time, so it made sense,” Cabra says of the decision to open doors in Texas. “There’s a pre-acquired knowledge and taste. So, it was the p ..read more

Kandy G Lopez is a multimedia Fort Lauderdale artist more currently known for her compelling fiber portraits. Growing up, Kandy G Lopez remembers visiting art museums and feeling disconnected with the subjects portrayed within the ornate gilded frames. “There was never representation for people who looked like me,” recalls Lopez, who was born in New Jersey to Dominican parents. “If they were, it was in a servitude situation.” Now a portraitist herself, the Fort Lauderdale resident is helping to change these depictions through her own work. A multimedia connoisseur, the Nova Southeastern Uni ..read more

It’s easy to imagine Frank Sinatra strolling into this South Florida home, with the rest of the Rat Pack in tow. Built in 1960, the residence epitomizes midcentury cool with its low roofline, walnut cabinetry and period details like built-in woodgrain wall speakers. Given the owners’ love of modernist architecture, it is little surprise that when they decided to refresh the interiors, maintaining its authentic character was the highest priority. “They easily could have torn the house down and built a big contemporary structure, which is happening on both sides of them,” designer Laetitia Laure ..read more