Nicole Crowder Upholstery is a Black-owned furniture and upholstery studio creating commissioned, generational, one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture and home furnishings like meditation pillows, poufs and more. Nicole's work has been commissioned by the leading hotel chains, restaurants, and spaces, such as Osteria Morini, the British Embassy, and Ethel’s Club in Brooklyn. She also has created bespoke pieces for private clients and has been featured in design publications, including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Martha Stewart Living.
Read MoreJoy Williams, Joyful Designs Studio
Joy Williams is the Principal Designer and Creative Talent behind Joyful Designs®️Studio, a nationally recognized full-service residential interior design firm with offices in Chicago and Augusta, GA. The firm specializes in creating cultured, curated and colorful interiors.
Read MoreWhitney Jones, Owner of Whitney J. Decor
Whitney Jones is New Orleans born and raised, and is constantly being inspired by the city's bold use of color, fun personality, and eclectic vibe. Space planning and accessorizing are her favorite parts of the design process, because they allow Whitney to show her clients both her technical side and her ability to style spaces. Since Whitney started her design business in 2012, she has worked with clients all around the US, and even internationally (including the UK and Australia), through her eDesign services.
Read MoreAnderson Somerselle, CEO of Somerselle
As CEO of SOMERSELLE, Anderson has utilized his decade of interior design experience to come up with a new way to approach the showroom. His e-commerce site Sommerselle is the modern showroom, which caters to interior designers by offering wallcoverings, textiles, and more.
Read MoreRasheeda Gray, Gray Space Interior Design
Rasheeda Gray is the owner and principal designer of Gray Space Interiors, a full-service design firm in the Philadelphia area. Launched in 2016, Gray Space is devoted to curating a client-focused, transformative and seamless design experience. With over 75 residential and commercial projects completed, the Gray Space approach to design can be found at the intersection of creativity, functionality and process.
Read MoreAnne Sage, Interior Designer & Content Creator
Anne Sage has been blogging since 2008 with her signature smart yet stylish approach to interiors, entertaining, wellness, and more. In 2010, Anne co-founded the online lifestyle Rue Magazine; and in 2016 she co-founded Light Lab, a photo and events space in Los Angeles. She is also the author of an interiors book entitled Sage Living, which was released Fall 2015 from Chronicle Books.
Byron Cordero, The Connector
This week I’m excited to talk with Byron Cordero, Principal at Cordero Consulting to give us the deets on the importance of media relations and interior design. Byron has been in PR since as long as he can remember, and he is in one of the most competitive PR markets in the world—New York City. Little do interior designers know that the real matchmakers that help your business grow are people like him. Byron and I also discussed the hurdles that he has experienced as a man of color in the interior design industry, and why allyship and calling out a racist incident when it happens are so important to begin to move forward with these issues.
Read MoreClarence Gabriel, Next Level Renaissance Man
This week I’m doing another interview a part of the series, Where Are The Black Tastemakers Now? I decided to catch up with Clarence Gabriel, who is a photographer, real estate agent, interior designer (and the list goes on and on). The last time we did an interview together was in 2016, and he owned a furniture store called 7th & Spring in Los Angeles. Well, a lot has changed since then; and now he lives in Atlanta and does photography, real estate, and multiple other projects.
Read MoreJenna Talbott, Editor in Chief of New England Home Magazine
Jenna Talbott is the new Editor in Chief of New England Home. This publication is dedicated to showcasing the unique architecture, design, and building that defines the luxury home in New England. From urban lofts to mountain retreats, from oceanfront compounds to suburban estates, New England Home celebrates the very best of living in New England.
Read MoreGenvevieve Gorder, Interior Designer & TV Personality
Genevieve Gorder’s soulful style and genuine enthusiasm have made her one of America’s favorite interior designers for many years. She is the founder and director of the Genevieve Gorder brand, a television host and producer, a home product designer, contributing author, and global ambassador for home and human rights.
Read MoreIt's a Family Business: Interview with Amber Guyton & Cheryl Luckett
When I started 28 Black Tastemakers in 2016, I wanted to create a list to celebrate the work of black interior designers and creatives from around the globe. Little did I know that quite a few of these black tastemakers were related like Amber from Blessed Little Bungalow and Cheryl Luckett from Dwell by Cheryl. They are cousins, and they both have distinct styles with interior design.
Read MoreCARMEN RENE, Aquilo Interiors
Carmen is an Oakland-based interior designer from Aquilo Interiors specializing in bold, culturally-rich, curated design. Her design style is eclectic, layered and maximalist. She was featured as one of the 20 Changemakers of 2020 by Apartment Therapy!
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