d+a | Issue 115 • Apr/May 2020

101 dive deep into the details of pretty much every piece – what’s stored in every drawer, how it will be used, by whom and how often. The Cessna was no different – it also needed smart places to store everything needed for a great flight, from cashmere throws to designing the inside of the millwork to hold specific glassware, playing cards and much more. The most important thing to remember is that when designing small spaces, the details have to be spot on. Not over the top, just spot on. On planes, this is amplified as you have a captive audience that has plenty of time to take in the details. What got you into interior design and why do you love it so much? I originally thought I would become an architect but after studying interiors and understanding the industry, I found much more enjoyment from the level of detail involved in interior design and the strong relationships you form with clients. I do still get to work on a good amount of architecture though, since I have architects on my team who assist with all of the interior detailing, so it is really the best of both worlds. What is your design style? With clients, it is all about their aesthetic. However, mine has personally been formed over a lifetime and is different, depending on which home I’m in. My primary residence is a 100-year-old country house designed by the legendary David Adler. It’s very casual, gathered and collected; a true family home where we entertain, and everyone feels as comfortable as they would in their own home. It has vintage leather club chairs, fantastic handmade rugs and a great, well- used kitchen. My apartment in the city is totally different – I keep it clean and very current with great art and open rooms to reflect more of an urban lifestyle. I also have a farm where I’m currently designing the house with heavy timbers and iron with some details that push into the contemporary but are still grounded in classical proportions. We are using a lot of glass across the back to allow the views to come in – it’s rustic yet elegant, strong but pretty. Essentially, I like a lot of different styles, with the common thread being authentic, solid environments with their own personality and sense of place. What other spaces are you looking to designing in the future? We’re currently redesigning a great space for a new celebrity buyer. It’s very fun – all about in-town living, entertaining and music and we can’t wait for it to come to life. I’m also beginning to work on a beach house on the West Coast of Florida. It has a totally different aesthetic for this small island, and it’s our first run doing the entire project, where we will also be responsible for the architecture, interiors and landscaping. We’ve never done a yacht but it’s on my list as well. We’ll be ready when it comes along.