There are many notable names that have been involved with the field of interior design, and here are ten of them who have had a particularly distinctive impact. They might have inspired those that came after them, or been instrumental in bringing the field to the attention of a lot of people.
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Philippe Starck’s influence and experience has been put into a number of different fields. He designs the home accessories that many other interior designers use to complete their assignments. He is responsible for designing chairs, toothbrushes and even electronic appliances. The first time that he came to international attention was in 1982, when he received the commission to design the interior of Francois Mitterand’s apartment.
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Karim Rashid is an Egyptian born industrial designer. He is widely considered to be one of the best in his generation, when it comes to that particular field. His work straddles the line between interior design and art, as it is included in many exhibitions across the world. Rashid is also experienced in the worlds of fashion, music and lighting.
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Patricia Urquiolais known for creating unique interiors, as well as being an architect and designer. One of her most famous accomplishments is the work that she did in the W hotel and spa in Puerto Rico. She allied the most distinctive features of the hotel with the natural beauty surrounding it, creating something that was very calming and peaceful for the hotel guests.
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Federico Delrosso was initially a architect, but is well known for being a highly conscientious and detail oriented interior designer. He works with contrasting materials such as wood and metal, and one of his most well respected assignments was a family home that he created in Monaco.
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Martin Brudnizki is one of many young designers that are particularly fascinated by New York and London. Brudnizki is famous for ‘minimalist deluxe’ and is in demand across the world for his ability to make the simple look luxurious.
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Thierry W. Despont, is a multi talented man, working as a designer, artist and architect. He has travelled widely and worked in many countries across the world. He was part of the team that worked on reconditioning the Statue of Liberty, and has worked for many high society clients.
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Miles Redd, used to be a set designer and uses that previous profession to his advantage. The experience that he gained during that period of his life, has led him to work to design the home interior to reflect the owner’s personality. His interiors mingle antiques with modern art, and often each room has it’s own distinctive personality.
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Michael S. Smith is an American born interior designer who has had the prestigious assignment of designing the interior of the White House since 2008. He usually makes the home seem comfortable and stylish at the same time.
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Catherine Widawska and Thomas Widawskim,grew up in a family of highly successful Polish architects. They have won a number of awards for their modern, airy and almost futuristic interior design They are highly detail oriented, and use colour to accent each room, placing bright home accessories such as lemon yellow carpet.
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Robert Baileymixes functionality with design, comfort with class. His work on a apartment in Vancouver, showed his ability to find a balance between giving rooms a distinctive character while making the home feel united.