{"id":2070,"date":"2018-08-16T20:38:33","date_gmt":"2018-08-16T20:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pagodared.com\/blog\/?p=2070"},"modified":"2018-08-29T15:23:32","modified_gmt":"2018-08-29T15:23:32","slug":"grant-k-gibson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pagodared.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/16\/grant-k-gibson\/","title":{"rendered":"Grant K. Gibson: The Curated Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Interior designer Grant K. Gibson<\/a> is known for creating well-edited spaces that manage to feel both personal and unique. We love the way he mixes pieces from disparate eras, to create thoroughly modern rooms. His first book, \u201cThe<\/em> Curated Home, A Fresh Take on Tradition<\/em>,\u201d goes beyond the standard portfolio of beautiful images\u2014pairing exquisite spaces with generous-feeling insider tips for readers.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like design books, and books that offer how-to examples,\u201d explains Grant. \u201cSo taking my life experience, my travels, my trials and errors, and sharing them with people who might not work with decorators or designers? That was always in the back of my head.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Design: Grant K. Gibson. Photography: Kathryn MacDonald.<\/p><\/div>\n

According to Grant, his book includes questions similar to those he might pose to new clients.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst, I\u2019ll ask clients if they have any design ideas or tear sheets from magazines,\u201d says Grant. \u201cSome have Pinterest boards or screen captures from Instagram. If they do, it can be a great springboard. If they don\u2019t, I ask a lot of questions\u2014which I talk about in the book. Questions like, where do you like to travel? Is there a favorite hotel, or a bar or restaurant you like the feel of? People who are calling decorators are people who want help. They might have ideas, but they don\u2019t know where to start. It\u2019s always collaborative, it\u2019s never just, here\u2019s a check and our keys,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

On Layering<\/h2>\n

\u201cI think the layering of time periods makes a room feel interesting,” says Grant.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

“I don\u2019t think there\u2019s anything wrong with going to West Elm, if that\u2019s your budget. I\u2019d just suggest\u2014maybe don\u2019t get everything from the same store. Find other sources that can make your space feel unique and individual to you. Sometimes I have clients with a specific tear sheet and they almost want me to duplicate that exact room. I\u2019ll say, that worked for whoever that was\u2014but how can we pull inspiration from this and not copy,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n

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Design: Grant K. Gibson. Photography: Kathryn MacDonald.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cWhen I mentioned purchasing from just one store\u2014what\u2019s missing are antiques and vintage,” he says. “Those words can get a bad rap, because people think ‘my parents would have done this.’ But if ancient objects are given some breathing room, you can take them out of the past and rethink them for today. Purchasing these special objects, whether it’s from somewhere like PAGODA RED or a flea market, adds interest because it isn\u2019t like everyone else. It\u2019s unique to you and to your interior.”<\/p>\n

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Design: Grant K. Gibson. Photography: Kathryn MacDonald.<\/p><\/div>\n

On Tension<\/h2>\n

\u201c[It\u2019s about] bringing things together that you wouldn\u2019t necessarily think of, similar to the way the clean lines of midcentury modern might work against a landscape painting in a ornate gold frame. It\u2019s about creating balance between the two. If the frame were paired with a chintz chair, that would be going too far down grandmother lane,\u201d Grant says.<\/p>\n

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Design: Grant K. Gibson. Photography: Kathryn MacDonald.<\/p><\/div>\n

On the Importance of Art<\/h2>\n

Grant offers art consulting, and sometimes commissions custom pieces on his clients\u2019 behalf. \u201cWhen I work with an artist, I might provide a bag of swatches so they can get an idea of where we are going. It\u2019s about giving people the information that they need. I lean so much on all the people I work with. Even with PAGODA RED, for a project in Napa\u2014I emailed pictures of the bookcases, and the wallpaper. That was a collaboration,\u201d he says in reference to sourcing the antique vessels featured in the image below.<\/p>\n

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Design: Grant K. Gibson. Photography: Kathryn MacDonald.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cArt is something that can be forgotten about, and not always budgeted for, and I definitely try to include an art budget. Even if it\u2019s a powder room that needs a small water color\u2014a tiny accent. There are options at every budget. Art layers into a space. It\u2019s one of the finishing touches,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

On Editing<\/h2>\n

For Grant, editing is a critical part of the design process.<\/p>\n

\u201cThings do need some negative space to be highlighted,” he says.I\u2019m definitely guilty\u2014if I look back at an older apartment of mine, it looked like an 80-year-old grandmother lived there because there was so much stuff.”<\/p>\n

“The idea is to only purchase pieces that are really meaningful to you. Don\u2019t just buy things because you can.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I\u2019m in an interesting career because of the consumerism. I do have issues with the amount of waste and junk, so I care about things being meaningful,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

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Design: Grant K. Gibson. Photography: Kathryn MacDonald.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cYou need a little bit of space for your eyes to land. I can go back and forth\u2014I love maximalist\u2014pattern layered with pattern, and then I absolutely love minimal rooms. I jump back and forth between the two, it can make the day very interesting,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

On Smarter Souvenirs<\/h2>\n

Frequent travelers know that shopping can sometimes be a slippery slope. After all, it\u2019s easy to stock up on tchotchkes that don’t make sense within the context of home. Grant suggests trying to shop with a bit more purpose.<\/p>\n

\u201cFabric can be a great option,\u201d he says. \u201cHaving a more focused and edited thought behind a purchase really helps. So as you\u2019re looking you almost have a mission. With fabric, you can use it for lamp shades, pillows, a throw for the foot of the bed, upholstery\u2014it can even be framed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Design: Grant K. Gibson. Photography: Kathryn MacDonald.<\/p><\/div>\n

Another idea? \u201cLook for things that are actually functional,\u201d says Grant. \u201cI have a wooden salad bowl that I brought back from Africa. I made a salad in it just last night, and I often use it as a fruit bowl. Photography can also be interesting. People take great pictures with their iPhones. Blow one up and frame it for the memory,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

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Design: Grant K. Gibson. Photography: Kathryn MacDonald.<\/p><\/div>\n

On His Next Chapter<\/h2>\n

Grant\u2019s first \u201ccurated adventure\u201d sold out in 24 hours, and others have since been announced. Next up? A spring sojourn, exploring his own home turf. He\u2019ll lead lucky fellow-travelers on a tour of Northern California\u2019s best eateries, wineries and design hot-spots.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was on a trip to India, and thinking about what was next for me in my career. Would I do a furniture line? A fabric line? Open a brick and mortar store? Open an online store? I fell in love with India, and thought it would be fantastic to bring other designers and creative people on a trip, and to share this with them.”<\/p>\n

“My love of travel is so huge, and my love of design is so huge. This is combining my two passions in life,\u201d he says.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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