Trust the process. In the upcoming winter issue of aspire design and home magazine, we’re slowing down to appreciate the many considered steps it takes to bring any creative endeavor to life.
“The designers we feature embrace the beauty of assembling a vision, trusting instinct as much as intention,” writes Editor in Chief Amy Sneider. “Their spaces remind us that good design is about resolution – how the choices align, how the story holds together.”
Take a peek at what to expect in this winter issue below:
ON THE COVER
Design: Massimo Monini
Photo: Monica Spezia
The living room in the home of Massimo Monini, CEO of Ceramiche Rometti, is a study in serenity and symmetry. Danseuse (1950), a sculpture by Jacqueline Bex of Toulouse France hangs between matching midcentury Italian armchairs covered in wool. The Sunrise & Sunset brass tables by Design Artefatto for De Castelli hold a majolica vase by Dante Baldelli (1931), and a majolica head sculpture, both through Ceramiche Rometti. A small, lacquered elephant by G.Cacciapuoti from the 1920s adds a joyful touch. A hand-knotted wool rug from France, 1940 and an Efesto brass stool designed by Martinelli Venezia for De Castelli complete the picture.
Design: Cathryn Lindsey Design
Photo: Madeline Harper Photography
Styling: Melanie McKinley
“This shared boys’ room was inspired by the family’s Texas roots, featuring vintage cowboy charm through a modern lens,” shares Cathryn Lindsey. “We started with a cowboy wallpaper that was customized to resemble a vintage toile print, then layered it with antique cane headboards, personal family heirlooms, and incorporated a mix of modern patterns and natural textures. This resulted in a space that feels both playful and refined, striking the perfect balance between whimsy and sophistication.”
Design: Christopher Boutlier Interiors
Photo: Jennifer Hughes
In a 1910 home in the historic Cleveland Park neighborhood in Washington D.C., a serene study blends sculptural midcentury silhouettes, rich green upholstery and graphic black accents to create a modern yet timeless workspace.
Design: McCaffrey Design Group
Photo: Adrián Gregorutti
A striking wood-clad feature wall anchors this primary bedroom.
BOOK NOOK UP CLOSE
Malene Birger: Creating a New Home in Mallorca Documented by: Jean Marie del Moral & Malene Birger | teNeues
“This is about my biggest and most complex renovation yet,” writes Malene Birger in her new book. “It tested me in ways I hadn’t imagined, pushed my creativity to its limits, and at times felt like an impossible feat. But we did it. We overcame the obstacles, and in the end, the result is something truly beautiful.”
Architecture: Johannes Sverlander
Photo: Johan Sellén
Styling: Gill Renlund
Sverlanders’ own 592-square-foot apartment on Kungsholmen Island, Stockholm, Sweden. Carl Milles bronze bust of Gustav Stridsberg. Mid-20th-century cabinet by Eugen Höglund, Vetlanda, Sweden. Murano lamp from Sjöström Antik. Chaise lounge by Mats Theselius in Ferrari red.
DESIGN DUO
String® Pocket by Nisse Strinning for String Furniture
When Swedish architects and husband-wife duo Nisse and Kajsa Strinning designed the String® Shelving System in 1949, they made history by illustrating how a simple idea can become an instant design classic. Shortly after their founding in 2004, String Furniture launched Nisse Strinning’s final design – String® Pocket – cementing the legacy of this now iconic storage system.
Design: Ritu Nagpal of Retiro Design Co.
Photo: Thomas Kuoh
In a nook designed for connection, layered natural tones are grounded by black accents and natural textures. Taking pride of place, the Everly chandelier by Palecek in a deep charcoal tone adds graphic punch. The custom banquette is covered in fabric from Palecek and leather from Kravet. An RH table is surrounded by chairs from Arhaus.
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