MILIEU

In MILIEU, every story captures the look and feel, the mood and character, the style of a place - its milieu. The milieu that defines a great house or garden, the unique character of a design professional, the message conveyed in a thoughtful essay about home life, the creative strategies for accomplishing the look you want for your home - these are the elements of our magazine.

EDITOR’S SAY

MILIEU

From The Desk Of… • Bringing shapes and textures into every room, indoors and out

FEATURED DESIGNERS

CURATED

In The Kitchen • Teodoro Mefalopulos co-founded anana as a way to honor his grandmother’s cooking and that of other nonnas. These are the women who create something daily for others.

The Main Ingredient • For centuries, our kitchens have mirrored how we live our daily lives. And, today, an inviting, bespoke, and practical pantry for cookery storage and prep has become a staple.

COMMUNITY

Resting On Tradition • Tréca Paris recognizes that sleep is one of life’s most important activities. The firm’s skilled artisans continue to make sleeping well their top priority.

FORWARD Thinkers • Three artists define their creativity with material and craft

Tuned In

Happy Mediums

JOURNEY

This Land Is Your Land • A stay at California’s Sea Ranch is about interacting directly with all of the region’s main elements: ocean tides, redwoods, wildflowers, fields, meadows, fresh farm produce—and even the occasional whale

ETCETERA

The Promise of a New Identity • At the American Folk Art Museum, vernacular creations of yore reflect patriotic sensibilities as the nation celebrates 250 years’ worth of independence

THE WELL

Iconic Views • A historic Nantucket house by noted architect Hugh Jacobsen is reinvented by designer Meg Lonergan without losing its authenticity

In Their Element • For a family home on a serene lake in Tennessee, designer Lauren Bradshaw created the rooms with warmth, wit, and views in mind

Kindred Spirits • A Hamptons house was almost left unfinished, but a relative decided to see it through and have it become a legacy home for a family

The Revivalists • With a light touch, Jane Schwab updates her 1930s Charleston-area home with the help of longtime friend and architect Jeremy Corkern, honoring its character while giving cherished antiques and guests a place to settle in

Comfort Zone • A family’s fully renovated house allows for living large on a Texas ranch, while the dwelling remains modest in scale

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THE GOODS • Your source for what’s new, novel, and essential

John Saladino