THE CALIFORNIA CLOSETS MAGAZINE
As much a state of mind as an actual place, this is where Emmy-winning journalist and author Suleika Jaouad lives with her husband, Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste. Suleika says “Tunisiana” is their name for “our personal style and our interior design style,” a tribute to the couple’s roots—hers in Tunisia, his in Louisiana.
When drummer Matt Sorum left Los Angeles for the desert, he shifted more than locales; his priorities radically changed.
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A fresh, functional closet that keeps the TV host’s entire wardrobe organized, while also serving as an inviting sanctuary where she looks forward to getting ready every morning.
Discreet space to stow mugs, dishes, and nonperishable goodies; to keep sparkling water, juice, and other beverages both cold and within reach; and to brew a fresh cup of morning joe or tea.
Turning a small home office into both an efficient workspace and a music/playroom for the couple’s two sons.
Converting a cramped “laundry hall” into a more beautiful, functional space.
A utilitarian and inviting wine vault that feels anything but dark and dusty, while simultaneously blending seamlessly into its surroundings.
A clean, masculine garage space with plenty of storage and an unexpected pop of color as stunning as the sportscar inside.
The world is too big. We can’t wrap our little minds around it, so we frame it, contain it. Stack it. Sort it. Strap it. Pat it. Prune it. Slice and dice it. We stereotype and generalize, categorize and organize. Because it’s all too much information. We can’t even. The eye imports the unintelligible jumble, …
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