Don’t be fooled by Vicky Charles’s pedigree as the former global head of design for Soho House or her galaxy of celebrity clients. When it comes to crafting soulful homes, Charles, along with partner Julia Corden, has little patience for strained theatrics or artificial poses. “Good design starts with good listening—to the clients, the architecture, the landscape, and the wider environment,” she avers. “We aim to create spaces that are not merely photo ready but living ready.” It’s a message received loud and clear by power couples David and Victoria Beckham, George and Amal Clooney, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, and Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell. ► New York; charlesandcoom
