I've been crushing on this guy for quite some time. I previously posted about him here & here... I follow his work {not hard to find... he's a regular feature in the likes of Elle Decor & House Beautiful} and I frequent his blog to absorb some of his genius. Needless to say, I was super excited to steal a few minutes of this busy talents time to chat with us...
House Crush: I knew I wanted to be an interior designer when…
GKG: From the time I was very young. I was always moving things around in my room.
I think that my parents first knew when I went away to camp one summer and I told them that I wanted all of the walls in my room painted white and the carpet removed to show off the hardwood floors below.
House Crush: If I only had $1,000 to refresh a room, I would…
GKG: Do some painting; buy some throw pillows, a beautiful throw, flowers and candles.
If I had any money left over- a fun trip to a flea market to buy some great accessories.
House Crush: I have a good day when…
GKG: I generally wake up every morning having a pretty good day and positive attitude.
I really am one of those lucky people that actually loves what they do all day.
Making my clients happy and seeing smiles on their faces is the best.
House Crush: When I entertain I always…
GKG: Try to keep it simple. I used to try to do too many things and have too many people over. Oh and I would try new recipes too (always test things before you try them out on guests!) Now, I try to keep it to 6 or 8 people and I try to keep the menu simple so that I don’t have to be stuck in the kitchen all night. Nothing is worse than not being able to enjoy your guests. Isn’t that the point of having them over anyway? I am a perfectionist and I try to make sure that all of my guests are happy. It's important to ask before they come over if anyone has any food issues. I am big into making lists to keep me in check for timing- lighting candles, taking a shower, setting the table, etc.
House Crush: My favorite cocktail…
GKG: That’s a tough one. I really love margaritas but also Manhattans. Then I like a simple white wine.
House Crush: This holiday season, my wardrobe needs…
GKG: A few new pairs of shoes. I love shoes. I am traveling to NYC this week and I plan on getting a few new pairs. Something that will be nice for parties and work and then maybe something comfortable for the weekend.
House Crush: The biggest decorating no-no…
GKG: Theme rooms. Not much more to say on that one.
House Crush: I could not live without…
GKG: My two adorable Westies, Campbell and Wallace, great food and wine, coffee, black sweaters, lots of sleep, traveling and seeing new places, my office staff- who help me make all of the magic happen.
House Crush: My dream client…
GKG: I used to think that a dream client was all about a large blank check and a set of keys and then coming back a few months later and allowing me to do whatever I wanted.
But in all truth, that it not really my dream anymore.
The best client to me is one that we can collaborate together on and create a space that is truly unique to them and what their tastes are. To me the design process is so much more of a collaboration with a client. I would telling a lie if I said a nice budget wouldn’t be nice.
House Crush: A trend no one is talking about…
GKG: Hmmm… if I knew that one- I would be a psychic and not an interior designer!
A piece of Grant's fantastic portfolio...
... and a few shots of his gorgeous photography available for purchase {here}...
Now, go get your crush on!
{A huge thank you to Grant for taking the time to chat with us!}
