PHOTO BY HEATHER TALBOT PHOTOGRAPHY
He’s already famous, but interior designer Nate Berkus never rests on his laurels. Luxe caught up with the telegenic talent to talk about the growth and success of Nate Berkus Associates, his fall collection for Port Chester-based The Shade Store, and what made him decide to move back to New York City.
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How has Nate Berkus Associates evolved over the last 25 years? My aesthetic has always been informed by travel, and the older I’ve become the more things I’ve seen. I’m the guy who goes on vacation and photographs the floor of every cathedral in Europe.
PHOTO COURTESY THE SHADE STORE
What’s the inspiration behind your latest collection for the Shade Store? It’s very Mediterranean, with painterly freehanded patterns and a warm neutral palette. Heritage Greek motifs were the starting point and then we brought them to life in a modern way. We wanted to do something that felt fresh but universal and easy to layer.
Why the return from Los Angeles? My husband and I want our children to grow up in a place that’s a little more worldly than what Los Angeles had to offer. And we wanted to feel like we’re really part of a neighborhood. We also have a deep admiration for the way people in New York City live with such spontaneity.
