34 Editor’s Page
By Michael Boodro
36 Mailbox
Our readers write
40 Style Sheet
What we’ve seen, what we’ve heard
45 What’s Hot!
Dispatches from the world of design
50 Shop Talk
The dazzling new Paris outpost of Hermès. By Dana Thomas
52 Milan’s best-kept shopping secrets. By J. J. Martin
56 Sensational new stores around the world
60 News Flash
62 Trend Alert
The enthralling beauty of emerald. By Parker Bowie
64 In the Showrooms
What’s new to the trade
66 Shortlist
Twelve things architect Winka Dubbeldam can’t live without. By Ingrid Abramovitch
69 Toolbox
Smart products for stylish homes. By Mieke ten Have
72 RSVP
Nathan Turner hosts an Indian-inspired feast. By Bettina Zilkha
78 Dossier
Sonia Delaunay’s forays into fashion, a Victorian aesthetic craze, and more. By Laura Regensdorf
82 Inspiration
Status symbols in 18th-century Paris and New York now
86 Art Show
Hurvin Anderson’s moody, intense imagery. By Vicky Lowry
90 Unconventional Wisdom
Mario Buatta on the power of color. By Ingrid Abramovitch
92 Appraisal
Lucienne and Robin Day, the couple who brought charm and energy to postwar British design. By Peter Terzian
100 Great Ideas
Floors that set a solid foundation for style. By Laura Regensdorf
104 Truth in Decorating
Steven Gambrel and Nina Freudenberger take a shine to lacquered pieces. By Laura Regensdorf
109 Daniel’s Dish
Flatbreads that capture the exotic flavors of India and the Middle East. By Daniel Boulud
114 ELLE DECOR Goes to Barcelona
Spain’s most sensual city boasts dramatic architecture, great food, and a stunning coastline. By Andrew Ferren
177 Design Solutions
A graphic designer creates a stylish Palm Springs oasis. By Michael Lassell
182 Punch List
What you need to renovate now. By Ingrid Abramovitch
184 Resources
Where to find it. By Anna Surbatovich
188 Etcetera
Planters that bring life to patio or pool. By Parker Bowie
FEATURES
129 ELLE DECOR Style
130 Renaissance Man
Antonello Radi transforms an Umbrian palazzo into a showcase for five centuries of art and antiques. By Craig Seligman
138 Shifting out of Neutral
Kit and Tim Kemp energize their London townhouse with a sprightly mix of colors and patterns. By Ingrid Abramovitch
146 Modern English
Stripping his home to the essentials, a London architect gives minimalism a family-friendly twist. By Ian Phillips
152 Looking to the Past
Artist Nabil Nahas fills his Beirut apartment with treasures and finds that evoke the city’s rich history. By Kathleen Hackett
160 Breaking News
The best glassware captures and reflects light—to smashing effect. By Anita Sarsidi
166 Sunny Disposition
Brazilian designer Sig Bergamin endows his sunny beach retreat with global flair and laid-back charm. By Mayer Rus
