Collage, designed by Stephen Ormandy: “The design was influenced by the floating nature of lily pads and the opportunity to combine individual sculptural shapes into a cohesive useful object”.

Ribbon Bookend by Book/Shop, from $16 at shopbookshop.com Inspired by ribbon bookmarks, these American-made, powder-coated bookends organize and accent literary collections.

A cabinet in Greer's shop contains dozens of handmade cards.

Dan Pacek, left, and John Roynon prepare cocktails at their 12-foot “display island” in the renovated kitchen of their home in New Jersey. The couple bought handles matching those on their Thermador refrigerator and used them on a set of pantry doors, one of which conceals the steps to the basement.

The almost-entirely tallowwood kitchen is custom. Muuto pendant lights, bar stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, a Vola faucet, and a ceiling fan by Beacon Lighting finish the room.

Homeowner and interior designer Julie Crosby worked with developer Soheil Nakhshab to transform a rundown midcentury property in the coastal Del Mar neighborhood of San Diego. The 5,400-square-foot, four-bedroom residence incorporates a natural palette and tall windows.

White brick walls provide a textured backdrop for light and shadows to play.

A 12-foot “display island” gives this kitchen programmatic function—food and drinks are prepared here; cooking and cleaning are consigned to the back—and helps make it a welcoming space, whether homeowners Pacek and Roynon are entertaining or simply enjoying time to themselves. The soft green hue adds an inviting touch.

A pivoting glass door leads from the second-story kitchen to an elevated terrace and onto the lawn. The Mezzadro stools are by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.

The Bristol stool on the second story landing is by Modern Home.

This elegant bookend by Hunter Mack, made in California out of American-made steel, was inspired by the ribbon bookmarks sewn into book binding.

German Artist’s Mike Meiré’s version of the Artek Stool 60 gives the iconic stool some pop. $390

Michael Robbins, a craftsman who works from a former wool mill in the Hudson Valley, is one of the local highlights. For a full list of exhibitors and more details, visit fieldandsupply.com. We recommend perusing andnorth.com to discover other things to see and do in the area.

Swell by Dutch designer Rachel Griffin features a production methodology that ensures that each piece is a one-off—the foam fills the fabric, acting as a binder between material and frame. The foam expands differently each time, creating a unique piece every time.

KAKTUS STOOL This sturdy stool is inspired by the delicate filigree of the Staghorn Cholla cactus. Designed by the architect and co-founder of Artecnica Enrico Bressan, the Kaktus stool is a contradiction in form: lightweight aluminum gives the appearance of airiness and fragility but is entirely weight-bearing.

Nendo's Su stool range for Emeco, made of anodized aluminum, untreated wood, and concrete.

Completely Dusty by benandsebastian was built to infuriate the cleaner with grooved walnut latticework and leather bindings designed to harbor dust (Shown here on top of its display case).

Alvar Aalto’s Stool 60 In lieu of a coffee table, three of these stackable stools were grouped together. $308

BUBBLE STOOL Designed by Objekten’s CEO and Co-founder Alain Berteau, the Bubble Stool is an innovative accent piece. Instead of being filled with foam or other fillers like traditional poufs, the Bubble Stool is filled with air. The lack of material filler makes the Bubble Stool an environmentally friendly choice that can be adjusted easily for comfort. The ultra light Bubble Stool is easy to move and store when not in use. *Monkey not included.

Sawkille Black Walnut Stool and Black Ash Basket, made from black ash and cassein paint, $800 and $1,580, respectively.

A table by Seattle studio Chadhaus complements the home's existing oak floors and cedar walls.

The lower level also features has a board-formed concrete fireplace.

Purple walls contrast with stone masonry and introduce a modern sensibility.

The kitchen also displays a reliance on natural materials and soft colors. For the wine storage area, Roundabout Studio used reclaimed wood from the original building. The new dining room table also utilizes repurposed studs salvaged from the building’s demolition. The kitchen stools are from Avenue Road, the dining room table is custom, and the pendant light is from Dark Tools.

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The updated kitchen features a bright white palette. The countertop is Caesarstone's Blizzard surface and the stools are Crate and Barrel. The range hood is Futuro, the refrigerator is LG, and the dishwasher is Bosch.

Located just steps away from the kitchen, a formal dining area frames expansive city views around a marble-clad fireplace. The space also offers direct access to one of the home's multiple terraces.

View from Kitchen

The kitchen features a wide Corian countertop and Bertoia stools. The polished ceramic flooring is from Céramique Décor in Québec.

The couple’s ten-year-old twins have connecting rooms next to a play space furnished with Aalto stools, a table from Artek, and a Nanna Ditzel rattan hanging chair purchased at Interstudio.

The kitchen takes on a gallery feel. “I’ve got art on the kitchen counter. I really want to say to people, ‘Don’t take art so seriously,’” says Montague.

The main rooms include an art nook.