At the designer portfolio review hosted by The Editor at Large at Studio Baccarat’s Limited Engagement showroom, three guest editors selected their favorite portfolios to receive a free submission to publications through EditorAtLarge.com.
One of the all-stars selected was Heather Hilliard of Heather Hilliard Design. We decided to learn a bit more about Heather's work and what she's been busy with.
GDG: How did you get started in the interior design world?
HH: I majored in Art History in college and while in school, I worked at the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute of Contemporary Art. After graduating, I worked at the Philadelphia Museum of Art where I experienced incredible access to all curatorial staff, behind the scenes special exhibition planning, day trips to New York galleries, museums and artist studio tours. While walking from my office to other departments, I passed through the American Art gallery and glanced at the amazing silver collection before crossing through another corridor where I always noticed Charles Wilson Peale’s trompe l’oeil of his sons Titian and Ramsey Peale. I walked across the Museum’s great hall, under the enormous Alexander Calder mobile, through the 20th century galleries, passing works by Georges Braques, Brancusi and up the stairs through the European Paintings Gallery right by Cézannes and others from the post impressionist period. The constant exposure to great art on a daily basis continues to seep into my overall design and color sense!
GDG: Can you tell us about a project you're excited about these days?
HH: I’m proud to say that I’ve been selected to participate in my third Decorator Showcase event in the San Francisco Bay Area. This year, I’m designing the library at the San Francisco Decorator Showcase event where my team and I have just finished the library in the gorgeous Italian villa style home!
GDG: Tell us more about it!
HH: I loved designing this library because the moment I walked into the space, it captured a sense of warmth drawn from the rich colors of the nearby Presidio forest. My inspiration was found in the silvery colors on the underside of Eucalyptus leaves on the property; the browns of Japanese maples; the dark ochre of the redwood tree trunks and clay roof tiles. I knew instinctively that this room would come alive with luxurious natural materials of wool, silk velvet, leather, linen, horsehair and rich woods in order to create a soft worn-in look. Special emphasis was placed on comfortable upholstered furniture that is understated, tailored and timeless. One would feel comfortable reading the paper reclining on the sofa with the family dog or hosting guests for cocktails around the fireplace!
Stay tuned to GoDesignGo to hear more about Heather and Heather Hilliard Design. Heather will tell us which room she loves to design and about her crazy project with an 89-year old client.
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