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DESIGN BUREAU
Structures & Spaces “There is a misconception that contemporary art has to be displayed in rooms that are sparse and all white. I actually believe that art and the rest of the design should all come together. If the room is well curated in terms of furniture and accessories, then the art will enhance and elevate everything to the next level.”
MY DESIGN STYLE
Maria Brito The interior designer and contemporary art advisor has worked with everyone from P. Diddy to Gwyneth Paltrow. Here, Brito shares with us what she thinks makes a home pop (hint: it’s anything colorful).
“I’m passionate about contemporary art in people’s homes because it gives so much depth to any room. I’m into largescale pieces with a lot of color, photography, graffiti, and street art.”
“I’m inspired by New York City. This is the most resilient, creative, interesting, and exciting place in the world because of the variety of backgrounds and nationalities of New Yorkers. There is an openness and a desire to do more, to experiment more.”
Sitting area and dining room photos (pg. 65) by Scott Gabriel Morris for SGM Photography; portrait and all other project photos by Scott Jones