Heres what each designer had to say, in their own words.
The beauty of home was the warmth it created, the fostered feeling of connectivity and shared experiences.
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Design:David Quarles IV/ Photo: Selavie Photography
We live in a society that does not always see us, and one that often diminishes our contributions.
So, we make it a point to journey our clients to the intersection of culture and interior wellness.
Something as simple as being seen is paramount to the sheer existence of humanity.
Photo: Laura Sumrak / Artwork: ‘Me Against the World’ by Gee Horton / Design:Muse Noire Interiors
My culture pushes me to focus on safe, seen, and secure interiors before all else.
Thats how I approach design for both myself and my clients.
Our questionnaire is legit long, but it helps us avoid the back and forth.
David Quarles IV
LA:Representation is one of our company design principles.
This goes beyond mere aesthetics.
I strive to create spaces that resonate with my clients' identities and provide a sense of belonging.
Photo: Markus Wilborn / Design:DuVäl Design
There is no culture without art.
Theres nothing more captivating than a shared language without words.
Its a way for me to capture the mood exactly with this superpower I possess.
Lauren Ashley Experiences
After the colors, I pull in textures so that the space literally feels like the song.
What is Synesthesia?
Synesthetes, or people with synesthesia, experience multiple sense simultaneously.
Photo: Markus Wilborn / Art: Reginald Cunningham / Design:Muse Noire Interiors
Chromesthesia is associated with hearing sounds and seeing specific colors at the same time.
DR:Incorporating cultural design and references within a home can be achieved with imagery and artwork.
One way is by celebrating influential leaders and community game-changers within photography.
I also like to bring back little casitas from DR that reflect the colorful homes there.
I add these to the base layer and the clean lines that I always use.
Honestly, thelist could go on and on!
