How would you define your design philosophy? The creation of sophisticated, intelligent, witty spaces is my goal. I like rooms that have a sense of surprise, that put a sly smile on your face. Rooms that are chic and knowing.
What are your favorite D and D resources? Pick a favorite child??? Sophie's Choice??? A very difficult question, but a few are Lorin Marsh, Bergamo, Richard Schultz, Holly Hunt, Clarence House, Stark, PFM, Schumacher.
What is the next trend or style you see emerging? Color palettes are staying bright and fresh, but becoming lighter and more pastel. A lot of pattern, or zero pattern: extremes. Rare and unusual materials: semi-precious stones, onyx and agate: warm tone metals (bronze, gold) replace cool tones (nickel, chrome). Bold but simple lines.
What is your favorite color combination? Another Sophie's Choice question!!! As a lover of all colors, impossible to answer, but we recently presented a scheme of champagne accented with topaz and emerald that especially sang to me.
Being based in NYC, what inspires you about your environment? The streets of the greatest city in the world, and its citizens are endlessly inspiring. Whether barrelling up Madison Avenue or strolling the Chelsea arts district, inspiration leaps out at me.
Ever innovative with color and shape, New York- based interior designer Jamie Drake has worked on projects ranging from Gracie Mansion to Madonna's pad. His interiors are fun, and his client's often have wonderful art collections to inspire his color palette. We caught up with him recently, in between matching paint swatches:
How would you define your design philosophy? The creation of sophisticated, intelligent, witty spaces is my goal. I like rooms that have a sense of surprise, that put a sly smile on your face. Rooms that are chic and knowing.
What are your favorite D and D resources? Pick a favorite child??? Sophie's Choice??? A very difficult question, but a few are Lorin Marsh, Bergamo, Richard Schultz, Holly Hunt, Clarence House, Stark, PFM, Schumacher.
What is the next trend or style you see emerging? Color palettes are staying bright and fresh, but becoming lighter and more pastel. A lot of pattern, or zero pattern: extremes. Rare and unusual materials: semi-precious stones, onyx and agate: warm tone metals (bronze, gold) replace cool tones (nickel, chrome). Bold but simple lines.
What is your favorite color combination? Another Sophie's Choice question!!! As a lover of all colors, impossible to answer, but we recently presented a scheme of champagne accented with topaz and emerald that especially sang to me.
Being based in NYC, what inspires you about your environment? The streets of the greatest city in the world, and its citizens are endlessly inspiring. Whether barrelling up Madison Avenue or strolling the Chelsea arts district, inspiration leaps out at me.
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