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Jared Hughes Dreams (and Designs) In Color
Since opening his eponymous firm two years ago, the Atlanta-based interior designer Jared Hughes has continued to explore the dichotomy between the traditional and the exotic, always adding a splash of the unexpected. → Read More
Chauncey Boothby Is Like the Mary Poppins of the Design World
The Rowayton, Connecticut, designer credits two years spent under the tutelage of Charlotte Moss (she has also done stints with David Easton and Ashley Whittaker) for spurring her love of unconventional techniques. → Read More
William Cullum Designs Modern Homes with a Reverence for the Past
The Columbia, South Carolina, native’s affinity for the enigmatic—and an unrelenting passion for the past (he double-majored in art history and historic preservation)—instantly impressed his boss, New York designer Thomas Jayne, who hired Cullum seven years ago. → Read More
Alexander Reid Is the Ultimate Vintage Mix Master
Early in his career as a buyer of vintage goods for One Kings Lane, Alexander Reid received a make-or-break assignment: designing the company’s West Coast headquarters. The space was a hit, and soon the St. Louis native was whipping up rooms for A-listers like Jessica Alba, Jenna Bush Hager, and Rebecca Minkoff. → Read More
Designer Katie Martinez Gives California Style a Dose of East-Coast Chic
For San Francisco interior designer Katie Martinez, the dusty neutrals and barefoot vibes of California living have always held a certain allure (a response to her East Coast upbringing). The New Jersey native cut her teeth decorating hotels across the globe with New York’s Rockwell Group until she bid the Big Apple adieu. → Read More
How Amanda Darnell Finds Solutions for Any Design Problem
Amanda Darnell has a reputation for pushing the limits—in the best way possible. Thanks to a transformative experience with free-spirited Los Angeles decorator Ruthie Sommers, the California-born designer arrived at Manhattan design firm Cullman & Kravis six years ago as an outside-the-box thinker, adept at sending classic interiors in experimental directions. → Read More
Douglas Clark Makes Being A Plant Nerd Look Good
Landscape architect Douglas Clark’s love affair with the great outdoors started early. “I spent my boyhood running wild in the woods behind our house, building fires and forts, far from computers and televisions,” says the Westchester County, New York, resident, who joined Janice Parker Landscape Architects in 2012. → Read More
How Jean Liu Plays The Rebel While Adhering To Tradition
Jean Lie is a Dallas designer is equal parts traditionalist and rebel without a cause. While overseeing the family lighting business, Liu realized that her side gig, decorating homes, was her calling. In 2007, she launched her own firm, winning accolades for rooms that effortlessly fuse classic and modern in a way that converts even the most timid traditionalists. → Read More
Lynde Easterlin Blends Southern Tradition and Northern Chic
The Connecticut designer's passion for interiors started in her neighbor's antiques-filled home → Read More
Tina Ramchandani Makes Simple Design Feel Like Art
Balancing a pared-down aesthetic with unexpected warmth, Manhattan interior designer Tina Ramchandani's soulful rooms show that minimalism can be more than the sum of its parts. → Read More
The Happiest New York Apartment We've Ever Seen
It's a pied-a-terre with punch. → Read More
Everything You Need To Know About Mid-Century Modern Design
Mid-century modern design is hotter than ever, but in some ways, it's gotten harder than ever to define. To fully understand the look, you've got to know a little about its fascinating history — and evolution. → Read More
You Won't Believe How Many Rooms Are In This Tiny House
In a teeny SoCal 1930s beach bungalow, designer John Wooden looks beyond the walls to create an entire rooms alfresco- from a sunny dining spot to a jumbo covered lounge with a 10-foot teak sofa. → Read More
This New Home Feels Nostalgic In The Best Way
In a coastal Massachusetts house designed by Liliane Hart and Santa Barbara, California, architect Marc Appleton, architectural quirks and character-rich decor give a brand-new house a timeless spirit and a carefree vibe. → Read More
This Designer's Passion for Old and New Inspires Her One-of-a-Kind Projects
Designer Jean Liu blends old architecture with modern accents to create unique contemporary designs. → Read More
This Designer's Passion for Interiors Started by Paying Close Attention to Her Neighbors
Designer Lynde Easterlin's childhood neighbor, Furlow Gatewood, inspired her to step out of the office to find inspiration for design. → Read More
In This Connecticut Hideaway It Feels Like Spring Year-Round
Ashley Whittaker used botanical wallpaper as her guide for this bright and sunny Connecticut home. → Read More
In This Connecticut Hideaway It Feels Like Spring Year-Round
Ashley Whittaker used botanical wallpaper as her guide for this bright and sunny Connecticut home. → Read More
This Manhattan Designer Takes the "Less Is More" Approach
Tina Ramchandani, a Manhattan-based designer, is the master of minimalist interior design. → Read More
This Fashionista Says Your Home Should Be an Extension of Your Wardrobe
Jennifer Glickman traded her plans of dentist school once she discovered her love of interior design. → Read More