Heather Hilliard of Heather Hilliard Design was one of the three top picks of the designer portfolio review How to Catch an Editor's Eye hosted by The Editor at Large at Studio Baccarat’s Limited Engagement showroom. Heather tells us more about how crazy some of her projects have gotten.
GDG: Have you experienced any odd requests from clients?
HH: Of course! I love meeting new clients in their environment because it gives me a glimpse to their aesthetic and personality—and many of them live fiercely. You would be surprised at the number of seemingly conservative individuals who aren’t afraid to show their ‘personal’ taste, such as dancing poles—all in the name of physical fitness no doubt!
GDG: What is the craziest project you've ever worked on?
HH: The funniest project story was with an 89-year-old client who was a bit obsessed with her closet/dressing room. She insisted I design a dressing room where she could host meetings with fellow art museum trustees, friends, committee members, etc. We had to have several areas for a 3-way mirror so her dressmaker could conduct fittings, all while the client hosted meetings! We designed custom cabinets for her clothes, dresses and collection of over 500 pairs of black shoes as well as a comfortable seating area for her antique chairs, desk, and an elaborate custom sectional sofa and ottoman. Every time I think of her “holding court” in that dressing room, I have to laugh!
GDG: What can you take away from projects like that?
HH: In the end, I help my clients achieve a design that reflects them so they feel extremely comfortable in their home. It’s a collaborative effort where I help draw out their tastes, interests and their vision of the way they want to use the spaces!
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