Top 11
Top 11
Gentleman's Valet by Soren Rose Studio, $1,795 from mattermatters.comIn a previous issue of Dwell, we called the Hans Wegner Valet chair from 1953 "the manliest chair of the 20th century." If you can't scour vintage shops to find one, Soren Rose makes a modern interpretation. It offers compartments to store keys, change, wallets, watches, and all the other items that men need to go about their daily lives. Best of all, the rack offers places to leave shoes and hang coats, pants, and ties.
Gentleman's Valet by Soren Rose Studio, $1,795 from mattermatters.comIn a previous issue of Dwell, we called the Hans Wegner Valet chair from 1953 "the manliest chair of the 20th century." If you can't scour vintage shops to find one, Soren Rose makes a modern interpretation. It offers compartments to store keys, change, wallets, watches, and all the other items that men need to go about their daily lives. Best of all, the rack offers places to leave shoes and hang coats, pants, and ties.
At Erik Rydingsvärd’s renovated triplex, Rose Maura Lorre became enamored with the outdoor entertaining space and a rooftop sauna. “The way they were executed—especially the sauna oriented to face Mount Royal—was fantastic,” she says. Lorre, a Montreal resident since 2011, has written for the New York Times and Salon.
At Erik Rydingsvärd’s renovated triplex, Rose Maura Lorre became enamored with the outdoor entertaining space and a rooftop sauna. “The way they were executed—especially the sauna oriented to face Mount Royal—was fantastic,” she says. Lorre, a Montreal resident since 2011, has written for the New York Times and Salon.
The Rose Bowl

A national historic landmark, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena has played host to America’s first–and most famous–postseason college football game for every year but one since 1923. The stadium features more than 100 different varieties of rose bushes situated on its grounds and 77 rows of seats open to the Southern California sunshine. Photo by: Peter Bennett
The Rose Bowl A national historic landmark, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena has played host to America’s first–and most famous–postseason college football game for every year but one since 1923. The stadium features more than 100 different varieties of rose bushes situated on its grounds and 77 rows of seats open to the Southern California sunshine. Photo by: Peter Bennett
Rose’s pottery studio opens right up to the back lawn to let the sunlight (or curious pups) inside.
Rose’s pottery studio opens right up to the back lawn to let the sunlight (or curious pups) inside.
Terra-cotta and rose shades adorn a guest bedroom.
Terra-cotta and rose shades adorn a guest bedroom.
Tom Givone’s clients, Rose and Steve Smith, teach overseas and have owned their house for 26 years. They intended to fix it up slowly and retire there. As one problem led to another, they reached a point when they felt their only option, as Rose put it, was to “burn it down.”
Tom Givone’s clients, Rose and Steve Smith, teach overseas and have owned their house for 26 years. They intended to fix it up slowly and retire there. As one problem led to another, they reached a point when they felt their only option, as Rose put it, was to “burn it down.”
Danish designer Søren Rose is known for his modern take on a classic material: marble. And though this particular dining table is made from wood, Rose reclaimed the planks from none other than a marble factory. The multi-colored blocks in the surface are Corian, used to fill in gas and imperfections in the tabletop.
Danish designer Søren Rose is known for his modern take on a classic material: marble. And though this particular dining table is made from wood, Rose reclaimed the planks from none other than a marble factory. The multi-colored blocks in the surface are Corian, used to fill in gas and imperfections in the tabletop.
Considering the quality of sofas, the designers sought to bring that same comfort to the floor with a quilted technique.
Considering the quality of sofas, the designers sought to bring that same comfort to the floor with a quilted technique.
The young danish designer Søren Rose shot by Canziani for our May 2012 issue.
The young danish designer Søren Rose shot by Canziani for our May 2012 issue.
The designers introduced new Alaskan yellow cedar glulam beams for the updated roofline and windows by Pella. The front door is painted in Sherwin Williams "Rose Colored."
The designers introduced new Alaskan yellow cedar glulam beams for the updated roofline and windows by Pella. The front door is painted in Sherwin Williams "Rose Colored."
The refined architectural detailing is finished with natural textures and subtle color shifts, from clay brickwork to rose linen accents, creating a robust yet calming home.
The refined architectural detailing is finished with natural textures and subtle color shifts, from clay brickwork to rose linen accents, creating a robust yet calming home.
Stacked Crystal Planters by Carl & Rose 

“Everyone one of these is individual and uses vintage crystal sourced from yard sales. between two and five pieces are used to create one vessel. It’s covered with a lacquer, and the color is very fresh and modern. It has this great Victorian and Pop Art feel to it.” -- Julie Nicholson
Stacked Crystal Planters by Carl & Rose “Everyone one of these is individual and uses vintage crystal sourced from yard sales. between two and five pieces are used to create one vessel. It’s covered with a lacquer, and the color is very fresh and modern. It has this great Victorian and Pop Art feel to it.” -- Julie Nicholson
The native plantings in the courtyard, which is enclosed by a wall for privacy in the suburban setting, visually link it to the established eucalyptus trees at the front and rear of the property. The home’s dark cladding is accented by rose gold stainless steel panels.
The native plantings in the courtyard, which is enclosed by a wall for privacy in the suburban setting, visually link it to the established eucalyptus trees at the front and rear of the property. The home’s dark cladding is accented by rose gold stainless steel panels.
The couple’s cat, Pinot, keeps watch on Craig’s desk, which faces the sleeping alcove. A heavy custom curtain from Rose Brand curves around the bed to give sleepers more quiet and privacy.
The couple’s cat, Pinot, keeps watch on Craig’s desk, which faces the sleeping alcove. A heavy custom curtain from Rose Brand curves around the bed to give sleepers more quiet and privacy.
Many of Vandemoortele’s objects were collected on her travels around the world, including an antique Japanese screen, a vintage lamp purchased in Arizona, an antique Mongolian side table bought in Ulan Bator, and a rich textile mix. Two brass shades from a local thrift shop are arranged as a floor sculpture, and the cane daybed in her suite is by prolific Belgian designer Maarten van Severen.
Many of Vandemoortele’s objects were collected on her travels around the world, including an antique Japanese screen, a vintage lamp purchased in Arizona, an antique Mongolian side table bought in Ulan Bator, and a rich textile mix. Two brass shades from a local thrift shop are arranged as a floor sculpture, and the cane daybed in her suite is by prolific Belgian designer Maarten van Severen.
“Part of the story of why we became designers is because we saw what the masters did.”—Søren Rose
“Part of the story of why we became designers is because we saw what the masters did.”—Søren Rose
"New @sorenrose collection for @fermliving at #maisonetobjet."
"New @sorenrose collection for @fermliving at #maisonetobjet."
A+R owners Andy Griffith and Rose Apodaca.
A+R owners Andy Griffith and Rose Apodaca.
Rough Linen founder Tricia Rose
Rough Linen founder Tricia Rose
The newer downstairs bathroom features textured sky-blue tiles that nod to the natural ceramics Rose loves.
The newer downstairs bathroom features textured sky-blue tiles that nod to the natural ceramics Rose loves.
Rose installed wallpaper, adding some texture to the otherwise minimalist space.
Rose installed wallpaper, adding some texture to the otherwise minimalist space.
Gentleman’s Valet by Søren Rose Studio for De La Espada, $1,885 An oak clothes hanger for the modern dandy that combines Danish craft with up-to-date details like a smartphone drawer
Gentleman’s Valet by Søren Rose Studio for De La Espada, $1,885 An oak clothes hanger for the modern dandy that combines Danish craft with up-to-date details like a smartphone drawer
Known for their streamlined, minimalist watches, Uniform Wares creates timepieces that blend tradition, modern advances, and accessibility. Its 203 Series Watch is an elegant dress watch that can be worn every day, from a formal event to weekend errands. The unisex watch is a thoughtful gift that will become a wardrobe staple for the busiest design fans on your list.
Known for their streamlined, minimalist watches, Uniform Wares creates timepieces that blend tradition, modern advances, and accessibility. Its 203 Series Watch is an elegant dress watch that can be worn every day, from a formal event to weekend errands. The unisex watch is a thoughtful gift that will become a wardrobe staple for the busiest design fans on your list.
The renovated Copper House by Charles Rose Architects charmingly pays homage to midcentury sensibilities.
The renovated Copper House by Charles Rose Architects charmingly pays homage to midcentury sensibilities.
Rose stenciled her bathroom tile with a pattern from Dizzy Duck Designs on Etsy.
Rose stenciled her bathroom tile with a pattern from Dizzy Duck Designs on Etsy.
Rose kept the living room airy with an IKEA sofa with updated legs and a hanging wall tapestry.
Rose kept the living room airy with an IKEA sofa with updated legs and a hanging wall tapestry.
A rose-gold glass wall distinguishes the dining space from the living room.
A rose-gold glass wall distinguishes the dining space from the living room.
A black sink fixture accented with rose gold adds a contemporary note in the light-filled kitchen.
A black sink fixture accented with rose gold adds a contemporary note in the light-filled kitchen.
Custom Alison Rose of Artistic Tile completes the decadent scene, with marble accents on the floor and walls.
Custom Alison Rose of Artistic Tile completes the decadent scene, with marble accents on the floor and walls.
O'Neill Rose Architects designed each unit of this modern Queens compound based on the personality of the family member occupying it. The kitchen in the brother’s unit is bright and fun with a backsplash made of painted glass. The light fixtures, like many other materials found in the project, were left over from the client’s contracting work; O’Neill Rose bent the found pipes into an array of angles and attached light bulbs.
O'Neill Rose Architects designed each unit of this modern Queens compound based on the personality of the family member occupying it. The kitchen in the brother’s unit is bright and fun with a backsplash made of painted glass. The light fixtures, like many other materials found in the project, were left over from the client’s contracting work; O’Neill Rose bent the found pipes into an array of angles and attached light bulbs.
Rose placed a custom 10-foot-long wood top over IKEA Alex drawers to create an extra large desk with storage.
Rose placed a custom 10-foot-long wood top over IKEA Alex drawers to create an extra large desk with storage.
Handcrafted furniture from Carl Hansen and a bed fitted with Kvadrat fabric and designed by Soren Rose Studio are some of the minimalist Nordic touches.
Handcrafted furniture from Carl Hansen and a bed fitted with Kvadrat fabric and designed by Soren Rose Studio are some of the minimalist Nordic touches.
The mantle atop of the fireplace (an original feature of the home that survived the renovation) is the perfect display spot for Rose and Ben’s latest finds.
The mantle atop of the fireplace (an original feature of the home that survived the renovation) is the perfect display spot for Rose and Ben’s latest finds.
The team also created a kitchen island with a gray lapatro-finish granite top and a rose gold stainless steel base. The vase is from Domo.
The team also created a kitchen island with a gray lapatro-finish granite top and a rose gold stainless steel base. The vase is from Domo.
An attentive sensitivity to site played into nearly every aspect of both the exterior andinterior spaces of the home. Architect Peter Rose collaborated with landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh, who worked to craft and maintain the wild, organic feel of the environs. Will Parry, a local builder, custom-fabricated all of the sustainably harvested Spanish cedar-and-glass windows and skylights throughout. Here, a vertical-swinging window at the end of the entry hallway opens directly to a lush expanse of vegetation.
An attentive sensitivity to site played into nearly every aspect of both the exterior andinterior spaces of the home. Architect Peter Rose collaborated with landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh, who worked to craft and maintain the wild, organic feel of the environs. Will Parry, a local builder, custom-fabricated all of the sustainably harvested Spanish cedar-and-glass windows and skylights throughout. Here, a vertical-swinging window at the end of the entry hallway opens directly to a lush expanse of vegetation.

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