New York-based interior designer Keith Lichtman's philosophy is to 'love how you live.' Keith explains this and more when we had the chance to talk to him recently. Keith opened KL Interiors in 2002, and has been working his magic into his clients' homes and apartments ever since.
GDG: How did you get started in the interior design world?
KL: In the early days, well before selecting interior design as my career, I found myself subscribing to and collecting countless design magazines and loving everything about the design and decoration world. Having decided to make a career change from a figure skating choreographer, I enrolled in school at the New York School of Interior Design. I would also visit open houses because I was so fascinated by the way other people lived. To this day, I still visit open houses, immediately announcing I am viewing them solely as a voyeur!
I then landed a job as a junior designer at Sills Huniford, one of the top firms in the US, after just one semester at school! Our clients were Tina Turner and Vera Wang, among other notable celebrities. I was on the fast track! I then moved on as a senior designer and project manager at Thomas Jayne Studio before establishing my own business nine years ago.
GDG: What made you love the industry you’re in?
KL: I have always been a big believer in 'home' and 'home life.' Everyone needs that safe retreat, particularly in a big, crazy city. Creating a beautiful home with just the right character and vibe gives a kind of emotional support to the homeowner.
GDG: Have there been any particular people who have helped along the way?
KL: There isn't necessarily one individual who has been the most help in my career. Instead, I'd have to say that my accumulation of experiences with my clients keeps elevating my levels of creativity and inspires me!
Stay tuned to GoDesignGo to hear more about Keith's work. He'll share what he's been super busy with lately as well as a few fun facts about himself.
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