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This years designers

Faris Al-Shathir Faris Al-Shathir is a designer and curator based in New York City. Faris has his Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and his Bachelor of Art in Art from Rhodes College. Faris has worked as an…


Laura Bohn Design Associates is a New York-based international architectural and interior design consulting firm that was started in 1980. The aesthetic concept of the company combines contemporary minimalism, custom-designed furniture, antiques, and unexpected color palettes. In addition to architectural…


Peter Som for SFERRA Believing that fashion, interiors and great design go hand-in-hand, Peter Som and SFERRA have come together to collaborate for the 2010 Design on a Dime. Fashion Designer Peter Som is famed for his unstudied elegance and…


Ernest de la Torre represents a timeless style that blends traditional and modern influences around a passion for art and design. His approach to design is one-of-a-kind and firmly rooted in a vision that enables him to design works of…


Set in a dramatic Soho loft space, FLAIR presents a unique proposition in home furnishings, decoration and gifts. Rigorously selected European and American vintage furnishings and accessories are seamlessly mixed with exclusively manufactured designs to create a highly individual style…


Born in Honolulu, Jarret Yoshida is deeply inspired by the friendly warmth and welcome of his Hawaiian childhood home and the quiet harmony of Japanese æsthetics. Jarret’s design vision was widened and influenced by living in places as diverse as…


Charlotte Moss has developed a signature philosophy of style blending couture living and elegantly curated spaces in which one is meant to live, enjoy and entertain. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Moss’ distinct Southern charm has left its mark on society…


This Ecuadorian Interior Designer was born to be a Designer. His “chic” genes didn’t fall too far from the tree: Oskar Torres comes from a creative family that includes Graphic Designers, Beauticians, Writers, and Couturiers. With over 20 years in…


Buzz Kelly, a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee started the design firm bearing his name in 2006. Buzz studied Interior Design in Paris and New York and has extensive experience in the professional design world, having worked in the field for…


Kim Hull Interiors was formed this past year focusing on developing creative and comfortable environments that adapt to modern family life. Based in Westchester County New York, she is working on projects in Westchester County, NY, Connecticut and Manhattan. As…


Luis Caicedo is a Colombian self-taught designer based in New York City who designs home accessories and specializes in small spaces. As an interior designer, Luis works in Bogota, Colombia, Chicago (where he lived for over 15 years), New York…


During Charlotte Moss’ twenty-five year career as an interior designer, she has become a trusted voice on achieving a discerning elegance that is at the same time comfortable and informed. It was in 1985 that Charlotte left an executive position…


Read his interview on Bio A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Architecture, Steven Sclaroff has been active in architecture, interior design and product development since 1988. His wide-ranging interests form the basis of his practice. Elements as disparate…


Thomas Cooper (born in Nova Scotia, Canada) came to the United States in 1998 to realize his potential as an artistic visionary. After finishing high school he moved to Toronto to study fashion design. Through a series of jobs in…


Bob Richter’s love of design has been ingrained in him since he was a latchkey kid in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Often ‘refreshing’ his mother’s house before she returned home from work, Bob got his inspirations from old movies and attic treasures.…


Mark Testa owns Mark Stephen a design and production company that creates environments that brings brands to life. His company integrates event design, exhibit design, graphic design, and interior design to create a three dimensional environment that enhances an existing…


When the first Calypso St. Barth boutique opened in 1992, it made design from exciting destinations like Rajasthan, Marrakech and Bali accessible to the sophisticated woman with a unique point of view. Over the past 16 years, the retailer has…


Read his interview on Bio Jamie Drake is not one to see the world in black and white. Ever a colorist, he prefers many shades of stylistic expression, the more saturated the better. “Successful interior design reflects the cultural moment—which…


When Alan Tanksley’s own Manhattan apartment, with its view of the Empire State Building from the living room and shower, appeared both on the cover of Metropolitan Home and in the pages of Elle Decor Magazine, the designer’s extraordinary skill…


Lifestyle Guru Derek Warburton has been a fashionista all his life. After leaving his mark in high school, by creating fashions for school projects, he moved from New Hampshire to New York City to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology.…


Eldon Wong is an established residential interior designer and provides professional services for complete home renovations, kitchen/ bath design, interior design, and collecting antiques and decorative objects. Published projects have included New York City, Greenwich, and the Hamptons. Wong takes…


“My designs begin and end with the site—its geography, architecture and artifacts—as well as its shapes, hues and tones. By referencing the native elements of a place, I build a world that feels whole, real…a home.” From his days as…


Franck Hodelin is president of the New York City based interior design firm of Franck Hodelin & Company. Founded in 2004, the firm has been acclaimed for its clean and classic sensibility in residential and office design. Before founding his…


Daniel Pafford and Benjamin Cruz partnered in 2009 bringing a collaboration of classic and modern design to foster their shared vision. With projects ranging from a Fifth Avenue townhouse to a downtown loft to a Hamptons beach house. Daniel has…


Todd Alexander Romano’s experience as a New York decorator spans over seventeen years and was cultivated during his tenure and early training at the venerable New York firms; Ingrao, Inc., Saunders & Walsh, as well as, Mario Buatta. A native…


Laura Kirar is the founder and creative director of Laura Kirar*TRU Design. Under her direction the teams in New York and Miami work together to create elegant, innovative interiors and product for the home with a timeless sensibility. Laura has…


Asler Valero is a New York-based interior designer currently working with Stephen Sills Associates. Born in Venezuela, Asler studied Interior Design at the Instituto de Diseño Las Mercedes in Caracas and continued his studies in the US. Before joining Sills…


Read his interview on Bio Nathan’s broad skill set encompasses all aspects of interiors – from custom furniture, lighting, and textile design to event styling. The Winner of BRAVO TV’s TOP DESIGN SEASON 2, Nathan is highly influenced by the…


Raised in Austin, Texas and Mexico with a Masters of Fine Art from the University of Illinois Chicago and a BFA from The School of the Art Institute, Juniper Tedhams’ design work has been equally influenced by nearly fifteen years…


Beale-Lana creates back drops for the way in which we live- our collections, our guests, our lifestyles. Randall Beale and Carl Lana have been designing couture interiors together since 1992. Coming from backgrounds as diverse as fashion and theater, Beale-Lana…


A mid-western boy at heart, Joshua Ingraham was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He spent his years growing up between the cities of his hometown and from the coast to coast places like the island of Coronado in southern California and…


Brett Beldock’s signature style reflects a bohemian, luxe look that both surprises and delights. Her finesse with color, texture and fabrics define her portfolio of residential work, while her fresh perspective infused each project with a sense of spontaneity and…


Raised in Atlanta, Miles Redd moved to New York to study film at New York University. More interested in set design, he began working for antiques dealer John Rosselli after graduation, which would serve as a hands-on education in furniture…


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