global gurus AMANDA LODGE DESIGN HOUSTON What’s next: Continuing to create cozy, livable spaces and hopefully launching a few custom furniture pieces. Influenced by: Travel, travel, travel! I feel inspired by seeing entire spaces or simply the stitch on a chair. Travel opens your eyes to different design and gives you an appreciation for it all. amandalodgedesign.co
Ashley Ross
MUSE NOIRE CHARLOTTE Design mantra: To curate contemporary, global homes that celebrate culture. Architectural legend: Jeanne Gang for her organic yet futuristic approach to buildings. I love a good challenge and would welcome the task of sourcing interior selections that pair well! musenoire.com
Elizabeth Stamos
ELIZABETH STAMOS DESIGN WINNETKA, IL Design pulse: The ‘more is more’ aesthetic seems to be hitting the mainstream. It’s always been a part of my philosophy as my spaces are
driven by patterns, colors and layers—but sometimes it’s a hard sell. More clients are open to it now. Go-to pattern: Block-printed bohemian florals. elizabethstamosdesign.com
Kate Taylor
KATE TAYLOR INTERIORS CHICAGO Aesthetic ethos: Modern yet timeless. Elegant and warm. Approachable but comfortable. Creator crush: Gail Albert Halaban. I describe her work as gentle voyeurism as her photos explore city life and the relationship between neighbors. I recently purchased one of her “Out My Window” photographs for my home. katetaylorid.com
Keia McSwain
NEKEIA + CO. DENVER Company credo: We approach our work as a marathon versus a sprint. This allows us to create thought-provoking, innovative and bold interiors through discovery instead of designing through haste. Dream collab: Bedding. I live for a luxury sheet set with a nice duvet to complete it. nekeiaandco.com
Laetitia Laurent
LAURE NELL INTERIORS BOCA RATON Style approach: Authenticity never goes out of style. Manifesting: I recently acquired a pied-à-terre in Paris and a few American clients have expressed interest in doing the same. They want a designer who knows the culture—while understanding the desire for air conditioning—and I might just be the perfect fit for the job. laurenell.com
Megan Grehl
MEGAN GREHL MIAMI Specialty: I am half Taiwanese, half American and spent the first 20 years of my life growing up in Hong Kong, Beijing, Taipei, Tokyo and Shanghai. Asian culture and heritage are a huge part of my aesthetic. Sustainability stance: As a mother, I am constantly thinking about the world we will one day leave behind and envisioning how we can reuse materials. megangrehl.com
Molly Bevan + Kim Blankenburg
LAYERS + LINES DENVER Excited by: The move toward more
eclectic, interesting, ‘imperfect’ designs, including the careful mixing of pieces and architectural styles from various time periods and vibrant color combinations. Every home must have: An incredible accent chair! A structurally interesting chair can be that one element a room needs to make everything around it better. layerslineshome.com
Rydhima Brar
R/TERIOR STUDIO LOS ANGELES Industry outlook: Everything about generative art NFTs is exciting. This platform allows artists to experiment with thousands of ideas in seconds to quickly produce unique pieces. Creativity is boundless with technology! Design idol: I admire Ettore Sottsass for his use of explosive color in unexpected ways. rteriorstudio.com
Tavia Forbes + Monet Masters
FORBES + MASTERS ATLANTA On the docket: Our style is infused with elements drawn from diverse cultures, global travels, art and history. We’re excited to translate this into several product collaborations launching soon! Favorite artist: Tokie Rome-Taylor, whose work explores and honors black and brown children with historical references that counter propaganda and represent a visual elevation. forbesmasters.com
Victoria Jones
For a Los Angeles living room, Rydhima Brar of R/Terior Studio took inspiration from iconic 1970s style with a contemporary twist.
STUDIO JAMES VAIL, CO Status report: We continue to elevate the concept of ‘mountain modern’ and embrace the inspiring beauty of magnificent landscapes with projects in Vail and Aspen, as well as areas a bit farther flung like Utah and Texas. Color choice: Urbane Bronze from SherwinWilliams. It’s not quite black but gives rooms an incredible sense of depth and mood. studio-james.com
this page photo: pablo enrique. opposite page photo: carmel brantley.
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