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BARRIE LIVINGSTONE

WORLD RENOWN INTERIOR DESIGNER &REAL ESTATE AGENT

Julia talks with Barrie Livingstone, accomplished interior designer, Realtor, published author, and industry influencer. Barrie’s design projects span the globe from Los Angeles to Dubai and Miami to Malaysia. His passion for buildings and how people occupy them on a global level is the driv- ing force for him, pairing the right property with the right person or group.

Barrie’s unique combination of seasoned Interior Designer “meets” savvy Realtor makes perfect sense to have access to when designing or renovating a property. In the world of design, presentation is nine tenths’ the law. It is all about how the design makes one feel and how many years good design will last.

With over 30 years of experience in the Residential and Hospitality Industries in both design and marketing, his clients gain vital insight on how to present properties in the best possible light. Barrie has designed for international ho- tel brands such as: Intercontinental Hotel Group, Marriott, Southern Sun and Mandarin Oriental in the Near and Far East, also luxury residences and yachts.

Barrie’s current projects include TV programs in development. Licensing deals with home furnishings manufactur- ers along with house flips in Joshua Tree and the usual mix of fun for sale and lease real estate listings and his usual design client business.

EVERY BODY LOVES BARRIE

THINK YOU KNOW BARRIE? WATCH JULIA’S INTERVIEW AND THEN TAKE THE QUIZ!

When he came to the United States as a 14 year old, his first home in Miami was:

A. Penthouse Condo B. Cape Cod Shingle C. Peach Stucco

Which two of the following celebrities graced his South Beach Design Group Showroom?

A. Tom Cruise B. Madonna C. Diane Von Furstenberg D. Ricky Martin

Why did he move from Florida to Malibu?

A. The view of the ocean B. A movie roll C. Cher D. A hot romance

Who did Barrie sit next to on a plane and end up becoming their interior designer?

A. The Rock B. Sting C. Danny DeVito D. Duncan James

What is the name of his book?

A. Interior Design Tips Every Realtor Should Know But Doesn’t B. Designing for Celebrities C. Secrets of a Malibu Interior Designer

How does he get most of his clients?

A. Word of mouth B. Facebook ads C. Meeting people D. A Billboard off the 405

What was his most bizarre design request?

A. Slide from master bedroom to pool B. Disco ball in the master bedroom shower C. Handcuffs hanging fro ceiling above bed D. Black leather wallpaper with silver studs

What’s Barrie’s Secret Sauce?

A. Fabulous wardrobe B. British and great smile C. Honest and funny D. He looks good walking away

Every Realtor Should KnowBut Doesn’tWhat social media platform does he recommend?

A. Facebook B. LinkedIn C. Instagram D. Tinder

What’s his Warhol a photo of?

A. A 19th century opera singer B. Edie Sedgwick’s girlfriend C. Dancer from the Royal Ballet D. A drag queen

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Interior Design Tips

An entertaining and delightfully funny approach to how realtor’s should be viewing property, through the eyes of a designer.