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Produced by Liz Demos
Bert John
“I refresh tradition by painting exposed wood frames, upholstering drawer fronts and mixing elements from different design periods.”
My style: I like to mix things up. My father owns an antique store and my mother is an artist, so there has always been a dichotomy of styles in my life.
I’m inspired by: Learning about 20th century architecture and the designers from that period. Because I’m a classically trained pianist, I knew about historic periods but was naïve when it came to more recent times.
Favorite room: The dining room. I was raised in a home where eating was a social event, and we always lingered after a meal. I’m a nostalgic person.
Budget design tip: Look through the trash on the night before pickup! Antique malls, estate sales, auctions — always be on the lookout for quality pieces at bargain prices. Constantly scan for appropriate scale, proportions, finishes and fabric. These elements determine whether a piece is ‘classic’ or ‘tragic.’
Fabulous find: The two vintage club chairs I rescued from the trash pile.
Bert John Catalyst, LLC at The Design House BertJohn.com 843.260.7006.
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