The New Traditional

The New Traditional

Barclay Butera

Foreword by Phil Haney

For My Mother

Karen Butera, who has greatly influenced my endless love affair with design and who taught me to work hard, have integrity, and dream big.

Foreword

Harbor Island

Marigold

Arden Road

One Snowmass

Promontory

Park Meadows

Sage Creek

Gleneagles

Via Strada

Hedgerow

Snug Harbor

Balboa Island

Bay Avenue

Partnerships

Acknowledgments

Foreword

By Phil Haney

President and Ceo, Lexington Home Brands

The power of design resonates within each of us on an emotional level. Those with a passion for design approach the process as a journey that begins with a flash of inspiration and grows into something remarkable. I have the greatest admiration for design professionals who can walk in their clients’ shoes, listen to their aspirations, interpret that vision through the lens of their own creativity, and deliver a stunning look that elevates the clients’ view of their own personal style.

Barclay Butera is one of those rare talents, gifted with the ability to interpret dreams on the canvas of interior design. It begins with his capacity to foster relationships and manifests itself in visually inspiring spaces that are transformational for his clients. I have watched the evolution of his aesthetic over the last twenty-five years, marveling at his ability to reinvent the look of new traditional style. His diverse body of work encompasses every possible style category, yet there are always classic design elements that ground the look with a comforting sense of familiarity.

In 2017, we launched an initiative for Barclay to collaborate with Lexington on a portfolio of signature collections. With three design studios, a staff of twenty-five designers, and projects from the Hamptons to Maui, Barclay has his finger on the pulse of the luxury market in a way that very few do. More importantly, his gift for interpreting traditional style in a fresh, relevant, and aspirational way is without equal. Barclay’s designs make a sophisticated statement while retaining the spirit of casual elegance that makes them intimate and approachable.

For me, the highlight of our successful business relationship has been entirely personal. I have learned why Barclay is so gifted in connecting with clients. His sincerity, authenticity, and humility foster an immediate sense of trust. That trust and rapport serve as a foundation for the creative process. The projects showcased in this book offer a glimpse into the amazing diversity of his designs.

A national editor once described Barclay’s work as unbuttoned elegance. To me, that is the essence of his signature style. If the heartbeat of great design lies in bringing inspiration to life, the industry has no finer ambassador, no greater talent, and no better friend.

Lexington Home Brands

Harbor Island

Photography by Manolo Langis

Built on an exclusive private island in Newport Beach, this five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home is defined by its stateliness. The three-story waterfront architectural feat boasts stunning harbor views and a dock with accommodations for multiple sailing yachts. We were brought onto the project by the homeowner and instantly had a clear vision for how the interior furnishings would be crafted. As firm believers that the architecture begins the conversation that the interiors carry out, we were honored to take part in telling this home’s story. Once we decided we wanted this home to be rooted in classic design,