Q&A with ‘Young Traditional’ Ryan Korban

Interior Designer Ryan Korban is one of tradhome's Young Traditional Designers to watch this Spring. He shared his thoughts on all of the things he's looking forward to and what he’s looking to for inspiration.


GDG: What are you looking forward to this Spring?
RK: Believe it or not I tend to lean towards a darker color palette in the springtime. I usually play with light colors during the winter and go richer in spring. I love seeing what Italian brand Dedar does. I am really into to jewel tones right now. Blood red and emerald green are at the top of my Spring must haves. I am always looking forward to what Flair home collection does, as well. I think it's more interesting to see what vintage piece retailers introduce for Spring.





GDG: What should we keep our eyes open for this Spring?
RK: I am always looking to hotels for inspiration — places like the Carlyle and the Cosby to see how they change the ambiance for the Spring season. What scents are being used? What flowers? They are an amazing authority on a new season. I am also looking towards the new fashion collections of designers like Balenciaga.





GDG: Is there anything that you can't wait for this season?
RK: When the weather gets warm I start to go to a lot of shows and concerts. Every spring I try and see something every week. I also get really into flowers. Once the weather hits a certain temperature, I am at the florist weekly. I also turn up the AC and pull out more fur!





GDG: Can you share any fun examples of going stir crazy this Winter?
RK: In the Winter I can’t be left alone for too long or I start to decorate! That's usually the problem with being stuck inside for me!


Stay tuned to GoDesignGo for more of tradhome's top 20 "Hot List" Designers to know what you should keep your eyes open for this Spring.