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TEXAS DESIGN WEEK DALLAS IS A TICKETED EVENT. TO PURCHASE TICKETS, AND FOR COMPLETE SCHEDULE, GO TO TEXASDESIGNWEEK.COM. Redefining Comfort: Jake Arnold N atural materials, organic silhouettes, and warm tones abound in the inviting spaces designed by Jake Arnold. His L . A . - m e e t s - Lo n d o n style is on flattering display in his first book, Redefining Comfort (Rizzoli). Offering an inside look at Arnold's design process and working methods through the exploration of nine different homes, each section in Redefining embodies one of the designer's central tenets (Authenticity, Escapism, and Enchantment), ending with a deeper dive into his philosophies, sketches, swatches, and favorite resources. The wide-open possibilities of his adopted hometown (he loves a Chateau Marmont reference) find reflection in every one of Arnold's designs, which offer a layered luxuriousness that invites rather than overwhelms. He creates harmony between his interiors and the natural world by mixing textures, including rattan, stone, wood, and glass. His embrace of the Santa Fe vernacular via plaster cabinets that hide the detritus of modern living transformed a dated Topanga Canyon home into an earthy, immersive retreat. Through it all, the designer's warm minimalism results in spaces built to transcend time and trends while remaining cozy, cohesive, and soulful. KM CV: Jake has been named to Architectural Digest's AD100 list for three consecutive years. High-profile clients include Aaron Paul, Katy Perry, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, and Rashida Jones. Co-founder of The Expert (a digital portal where anyone can connect with top interior designers), Arnold recently launched a collection for Crate & Barrel that's full of his thoughtful details. What, When, Where: Illustrated talk, afternoon wine, and book signings with Jake Arnold and B r iget te Ro m a n e k , Mo n d ay, October 21, 2 to 4 pm, at Stark showroom, 1103 Slocum. For tickets, go to texasdesignweek.com. "Spaces that are visually impactful yet not precious represent the sentiment I stand by." — Jake Arnold Top and above: A contemporary home in L.A.'s Benedict Canyon designed by Jake Arnold. From his book Redefining Comfort, 2023, Rizzoli. MICHAEL P.H. CLIFFORD