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Patrick J. Hamilton: Making the Mix Work
Continue ReadingInterior designer Patrick J. Hamilton is a master of the mix. Specializing in New York spaces, he’s become adept at what he calls “the game of inches,” maximizing limited square footage while balancing an eclectic blend of styles. “The blessing and curse of living and working in New York is that space is always an […]
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Marguerite Rodgers: A Celebration of Craft
Continue Reading“We’re always looking to incorporate the hand.” So says interior designer Marguerite Rodgers, of her eponymous Philadelphia firm. While many designers are known for discovering and celebrating fine craftsmanship, Marguerite is an accomplished maker in her own right. Already a skilled seamstress by the time she enrolled in college, she planned to become a fashion […]
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Claire Staszak: Centered By Design
Continue ReadingClaire Staszak believes that a person’s home should be their sanctuary. Informed by a decade spent teaching yoga, her unique approach marries wellness principles with full-service interior design. “People think the only place they can feel centered is in the yoga studio or on a mountain top,” says the Chicago-based designer. “I want them to […]
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Suzanne Lovell: An Architectural Approach
Continue Reading“I look for pieces that have cultural significance and are excellent in their representation of craft,” says Suzanne Lovell, Founder and CEO of Suzanne Lovell Inc. The Chicago-based designer is a passionate collector, and an internationally recognized expert in fine art, antiques, textiles and furnishings. With a degree in architecture, Lovell offers clients what she […]
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Forecast: Betsy Nathan’s Top 5 Trends for 2018
Continue ReadingPAGODA RED founder, Betsy Nathan, has been a go-to tastemaker for more than 20 years. Designers and collectors know they can rely on her expert curation to bring them objects that will make their spaces memorable. We asked Betsy to share which design trends she predicts will make the biggest waves this year. Here are […]
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In The Press: Frank de Biasi & PAGODA RED in the WSJ
Continue ReadingIt’s always fun to spot a favorite piece from our gallery floor in print. In this case, interior designer Frank de Biasi used one of our antique lacquer cabinets to create a baroque, over-the-top “man cave” for The Wall Street Journal. Mr. de Biasi, who says he prefers his clients brave, pulled together exotic pieces […]
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Susanna Salk: At Home with Dogs and Their Designers
Continue ReadingIf there’s one word that best describes design expert Susanna Salk and her work, it’s soulful. Everything she does is personal and poetic, from her storied interiors to her thoughtful Facebook posts. (Yes, she can even bring deep meaning to social media — no small feat!) True to form, her latest book — At Home […]
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Show & Tell: The New IIDA Headquarters by Gensler
Continue ReadingA truly global organization, the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) represents 58 countries and more than 15,000 members. Recently, they relocated from their old offices in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart to a 17,000-square-foot space on the second floor of a Mies van der Rohe tower downtown, lined with windows overlooking Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River. The […]
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Current Moodboard: The East Hampton Antiques Show
Continue ReadingThis month, PAGODA RED will be participating in the East Hampton Antiques Show, hosted by the East Hampton Historical Society. While we’ve presented there in the past, this time we’re invigorated by a different, more soulful and collected mood, inspired by the place where wind-swept natural beauty is underpinned by the residents who give it that […]
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Five Favorites from Douglas Hoerr
Continue ReadingThere’s a reason why students are told to study the masters. What could be better than spending time in the company of true expertise (in real life or in books) to understand a craft? When it comes to designing outdoor spaces, we often look for inspiration overseas or on Instagram—both of which are satisfying from afar […]
