Modern 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 […]

Clients 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 […]

I 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 […]

Known 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 […]

Frequently 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 […]