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Campion Platt’s Personal, Discerning Designs
Continue ReadingTo design for oneself in the home, the inspiration must come from something personal and worthy of expressing through design. Find a story and then seek out the tools to tell it. — Campion Platt Campion Platt’s concepts are the kind that reveal themselves slowly. Every detail holds a great deal of depth, but you’d […]
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InCollect Interviews PAGODA RED Founder Betsy Nathan
Continue ReadingI approach the materials differently than most classical Chinese furniture dealers, many of whom are primarily interested in specific woods since this often determines the furniture’s value. Though I have a deep appreciation for and collect some of these hardwood pieces, I have an appreciation for folk forms that have long been passed over by […]
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Vicente Wolf: Wanderlust & Collecting, Part II
Continue ReadingIn our second interview (you can read the first here) we learned about Wolf’s next jaunt, and why you should always buy that special piece wherever and whenever you see it. PR: Where are you off to in 2017? VW: Sri Lanka, Munich, Bombay, Bali, Hong Kong and Bangkok. PR: What were some of your most […]
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The Robin Richman Collaboration
Continue ReadingRobin Richman and her atelier collaborate with PAGODA RED on a one-of-a-kind project: reimagining our collection of 1940s Chinese clothing for men + women. Kindred Spirits A vanguard of fashion and design, Robin Richman is celebrating her namesake boutique’s 19th year in Bucktown, an anniversary that speaks volumes. Chicago may be perennially on the verge of becoming fashion-forward (no […]
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Vicente Wolf: Elements of Style, Part I
Continue ReadingModern life has moved us farther away from the elements. The luxuries of climate control and smartphone weather updates, even wind-resistant workout gear, ensure we’ll be ready for any surprises outdoors. But nature won’t be tamed and it will not be ignored. For his fourth book, revered interior designer Vicente Wolf explores this premise in […]
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D. B. Kim: Global Beat
Continue ReadingD.B. Kim’s sophisticated, risk-taking designs make lasting first impressions. Designing in-house for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide or in collaboration with Daroff Design + DDI Architects, Kim has spent nearly two decades updating the look and feel of life outside the home. Recently returned from Beijing after a two-year stint as Vice President of hospitality design for […]
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Matthew Patrick Smyth: Classic Comfort
Continue ReadingClients in search of elegant but livable interiors call interior designer Matthew Patrick Smyth “Everyday chic” is an elusive quality for any home—a stylish space with sophisticated elements and antiques that accommodates Netflix binges and kids as easily as cocktail parties. With his no-fuss refinement, the prolific New York designer brings his love of history to […]
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Kelly Marie Thompson: Fleur’s Natural Beauty
Continue ReadingI start with something classic and take it further to surprise the viewer. I love anything that makes my guests pause and lose themselves in an object. “I love contrast in flower arrangements.” Kelly Marie Thompson, floral designer and owner of Logan Square’s Fleur, is known for unexpected pairings. In a custom arrangement for PAGODA RED, she forgoes a traditional vase […]
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Andrea Goldman: Relaxed & Refined
Continue ReadingKnown for her inviting, serene spaces, interior designer Andrea Goldman believes that you should feel comfortable in every room. Here, she shares the story of her firm’s first project with PAGODA RED. PR: What was the inspiration for the Indian Hill Residence? AG: I was working with my very first client. They moved into a new […]
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Betsy Burnham: Mixing Modern & Asian
Continue ReadingFrequently weaving Asian design into her residential projects, Los-Angeles-based interior designer Betsy Burnham is rapidly earning international attention. Here, she speaks with PAGODA RED about easy ways to incorporate Asian elements into a modern space and why absolutely everyone needs a garden stool. Beverly Hills House PR: What specifically draws you to Asian style? BB: Asian […]
