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| − | The interior design profession is a relatively new career profession that is closely associated with the LGBTQ community. | + | The interior design profession is a relatively new career profession that is often closely associated with the LGBTQ community. This is not surprising given that the founder of the profession is generally recognized as the 1920s New York lesbian socialite [[Elsie de Wolfe]]. Tired of the old, staid Victorian look, de Wolfe introduced the public to the concept of designing their homes and accessories with a lighter and more colourful touch. This change in design outlook soon received wide appeal, and a new industry was created. |
| − | + | Early gay bachelors in Europe used interior design as a means to express their personal identity and character. In fact, they often used their personal home design as a means to counter what were viewed as the rigid constraints of domestic interiors of their time. Often, these individuals grouped together to create informal networks or communities. Their personal design aesthetics gave them an outlet for creativity that could occur within the safe confines of their personal homes. | |
| − | + | Many of the early interior designers were also architects and the two professions are often closely intertwined. As the business of interior design grew, so too did the sphere of influence for its top designers. Many individual designers expanded their expertise to include furniture design, fabric design, and other home accessories. The earliest innovative business-person to expand his design business was the legendary gay British designer [[John Beresford Fowler]] who co-founded the famous Colefax & Fowler design firm – he is noted for his support in renovating and rejuvenating the old manor homes of England. | |
| − | + | The profession has grown rapidly since that time and now envelops the developed world's lifestyle. Many of the contemporary LGBTQ interior designers are well known to the public through their television shows (such as Million Dollar Designers, Savoire Faire, and Color Splash), books, and magazines. Others, such as American [[Jonathan Adler]], have extensive stores and an online presence for their uniquely designed home furnishings and design services. | |
| − | * [[ | + | We have identified a large number of global LGBTQ interior designers. These individuals hail from Ireland, France, Great Britain, Norway, Canada, the United States, the Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Australia, and Brazil. Simply click on their names to read their biographies for interesting stories about a fascinating, and relatively new, profession. |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''Australia''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Craig Rogerson]] |
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| − | * [[Martyn Lawrence Bullard]] | + | '''Brazil''' |
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| − | * [[John Chute]] | + | * [[Andre Piva]] |
| − | * [[Nigel Coates]] | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | '''Canada''' |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Glen Dixon]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Chris Hyndman]] |
| − | * [[Ingar Dragset]] | + | * [[Nik Manojlovich]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Glen Peloso]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Steven Sabados]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Tommy Smythe]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Glenn Pushelberg]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[George Yabu]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''France''' |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Edgar de Evia]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Pierre Francois Leonard Fontaine]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Christian Lacroix]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Charles Percier]] |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | '''Great Britain''' |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Martyn Lawrence Bullard]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Duncan Campbell (designer)]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[John Chute]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Nigel Coates]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[John Beresford Fowler]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Angela Gidden]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Luke Edward Hall]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Craig Revel Horwood]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Oliver Messel]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Kenneth Partridge]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Ben Pentreath]] |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[Bobby Trendy]] | + | '''Ireland''' |
| − | * [[ | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Francis Bacon]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[David Collins]] |
| + | * [[Eileen Gray]] | ||
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| + | '''Norway''' | ||
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| + | * [[Ingar Dragset]] | ||
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| + | '''Puerto Rico''' | ||
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| + | * [[Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz]] | ||
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| + | '''The Netherlands''' | ||
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| + | * [[Benno Premsela]] | ||
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| + | '''United States''' | ||
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| + | * [[Jonathan Adler]] | ||
| + | * [[Billy Baldwin]] | ||
| + | * [[Nate Berkus]] | ||
| + | * [[Jeremiah Brent]] | ||
| + | * [[David Bromstad]] | ||
| + | * [[Ross Cassidy]] | ||
| + | * [[Sawyer DeVuyst]] | ||
| + | * [[Elsie de Wolfe]] | ||
| + | * [[Robert Denning]] | ||
| + | * [[Jamie Drake]] | ||
| + | * [[Thom Filicia]] | ||
| + | * [[Cliff Fong]] | ||
| + | * [[Dennis Fourcade]] | ||
| + | * [[Sandy Gallin]] | ||
| + | * [[John Gidding]] | ||
| + | * [[William Haines]] | ||
| + | * [[Mel Hamilton]] | ||
| + | * [[Tom Hennes]] | ||
| + | * [[Mark Kaminski]] | ||
| + | * [[Jeff Lewis]] | ||
| + | * [[Fritz Lohman]] | ||
| + | * [[Jeffrey Alan Marks]] | ||
| + | * [[Chad McPhail]] | ||
| + | * [[Todd Oldham]] | ||
| + | * [[Ryan O'Meara]] | ||
| + | * [[Olga Rechdouni]] | ||
| + | * [[Bobby Trendy]] | ||
| + | * [[Vern Yip]] | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
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| + | * [[LGBTQ Architects]] | ||
| + | * [[Prominent Furniture Designers Who Identify as LGBTQ]] | ||
| + | * [[Creative Directors of Fashion Houses Who Are LGBTQ]] | ||
| + | * [[Expert LGBTQ Perfumers]] | ||
| + | * [[LGBTQ Participation in the Cosmetics and Makeup Industry]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:40, 15 October 2023
The interior design profession is a relatively new career profession that is often closely associated with the LGBTQ community. This is not surprising given that the founder of the profession is generally recognized as the 1920s New York lesbian socialite Elsie de Wolfe. Tired of the old, staid Victorian look, de Wolfe introduced the public to the concept of designing their homes and accessories with a lighter and more colourful touch. This change in design outlook soon received wide appeal, and a new industry was created.
Early gay bachelors in Europe used interior design as a means to express their personal identity and character. In fact, they often used their personal home design as a means to counter what were viewed as the rigid constraints of domestic interiors of their time. Often, these individuals grouped together to create informal networks or communities. Their personal design aesthetics gave them an outlet for creativity that could occur within the safe confines of their personal homes.
Many of the early interior designers were also architects and the two professions are often closely intertwined. As the business of interior design grew, so too did the sphere of influence for its top designers. Many individual designers expanded their expertise to include furniture design, fabric design, and other home accessories. The earliest innovative business-person to expand his design business was the legendary gay British designer John Beresford Fowler who co-founded the famous Colefax & Fowler design firm – he is noted for his support in renovating and rejuvenating the old manor homes of England.
The profession has grown rapidly since that time and now envelops the developed world's lifestyle. Many of the contemporary LGBTQ interior designers are well known to the public through their television shows (such as Million Dollar Designers, Savoire Faire, and Color Splash), books, and magazines. Others, such as American Jonathan Adler, have extensive stores and an online presence for their uniquely designed home furnishings and design services.
We have identified a large number of global LGBTQ interior designers. These individuals hail from Ireland, France, Great Britain, Norway, Canada, the United States, the Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Australia, and Brazil. Simply click on their names to read their biographies for interesting stories about a fascinating, and relatively new, profession.
Australia
Brazil
Canada
- Glen Dixon
- Chris Hyndman
- Nik Manojlovich
- Glen Peloso
- Steven Sabados
- Tommy Smythe
- Glenn Pushelberg
- George Yabu
France
Great Britain
- Martyn Lawrence Bullard
- Duncan Campbell (designer)
- John Chute
- Nigel Coates
- John Beresford Fowler
- Angela Gidden
- Luke Edward Hall
- Craig Revel Horwood
- Oliver Messel
- Kenneth Partridge
- Ben Pentreath
Ireland
Norway
Puerto Rico
The Netherlands
United States
- Jonathan Adler
- Billy Baldwin
- Nate Berkus
- Jeremiah Brent
- David Bromstad
- Ross Cassidy
- Sawyer DeVuyst
- Elsie de Wolfe
- Robert Denning
- Jamie Drake
- Thom Filicia
- Cliff Fong
- Dennis Fourcade
- Sandy Gallin
- John Gidding
- William Haines
- Mel Hamilton
- Tom Hennes
- Mark Kaminski
- Jeff Lewis
- Fritz Lohman
- Jeffrey Alan Marks
- Chad McPhail
- Todd Oldham
- Ryan O'Meara
- Olga Rechdouni
- Bobby Trendy
- Vern Yip
See Also
- LGBTQ Architects
- Prominent Furniture Designers Who Identify as LGBTQ
- Creative Directors of Fashion Houses Who Are LGBTQ
- Expert LGBTQ Perfumers
- LGBTQ Participation in the Cosmetics and Makeup Industry
