KYLE B. BARRETT PATINA BY

KYLE B. BARRETT

What is your design background and experience?

I specialize in designing lodges, ranch homes, and mountain getaways, as well as traditional homes, using styles like European mid-century modern and southern traditional. My clientele spans from coast to coast and across the South, with a strong client base in Montana, Colorado, and Sante Fe.

What are your greatest strengths as a designer?

My greatest strength is my ability to work with many different styles to fuse opposing visions within partnerships, in order to achieve a design that is suitable to my clients’ desires.

Where do you find design inspiration?

I see the beauty all around me. In the simplest of ways, nature provides road maps for design. From the way a branch grows in a tree or moss on a log, nature effortlessly places opposing elements together while creating perfect harmony.

What do you consider more important in a design project: aesthetic or functionality? Why?

Answering this question is like walking a tightrope wearing new cowboy boots—almost impossible. Each client and project is different. It’s a designer’s job to listen to the client while adding to their ideas, to make a space that is warm, functional and stylish. I often use the word “rich” to describe the perfect space: a feeling from inside that makes one safe, comfortable and relaxed.

How do you stay on-trend within the industry?

I attend shows like Art Deco and Art Basil in Miami. I read and attend events by industry magazines like Luxe Home + Interiors, Veranda, and Galerie. I work and collaborate with design colleagues like Dwayne Bergmann Interiors located in southern Florida. I do all of this to keep abreast of what’s happening in the interior design space, to make sure I am aware of the latest technologies and advancements. I don’t follow trends for my clients; I create interiors that are reflective of the life they want to live.

Is there a project that you are most proud of?

There have been projects more challenging than others, and there have been projects that came together seamlessly; however, I’m equally proud of all projects, especially when I see a satisfied client enjoying their new space with family and friends!