Welcome to Life by Design with Paloma Contreras!

The Designer Society of America continues this digital series, Life by Design, which features in-depth conversations with designers and industry professionals. Today’s interviewee, Paloma Contreras, is an acclaimed designer based out of Houston, Texas.

Paloma's design aesthetic offers a contemporary interpretation of traditional style, leaning towards classic silhouettes and enduring pieces. Infused with a touch of glamor and a burst of color, her designs strike a harmonious balance between timeless elegance and a refreshing modernity. Paloma's interiors are a seamless blend of enduring sophistication, meticulous attention to detail, and a thoughtful consideration of the interplay between form and function, enriching the experience of a well-lived life.

Be sure to check out her new book, The New Classic Home: Modern Meets Traditional Style, and shop at Paloma & Co. Stay updated and learn more about her through her website and Instagram.

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Welcome to Life by Design with Carl Dellatore!

The Designer Society of America continues this digital series called Life by Design, which features in-depth conversations with designers and industry professionals. Today’s interviewee, Carl Dellatore, is also starting a series with DSA’s monthly newsletter called “Some Thoughts On…” where he shares ideas, experiences and a different perspective on the interior design world. Carl Dellatore has more than three decades of experience in New York’s design industry. He has established his work in textile design, as a workroom owner, and as a leader in content development through his work in shelter publications. Dellatore has produced four books for Rizzoli New York, including best-sellers Interior Design Master Class and Garden Design Master Class. A fifth book is in the works!

To learn more about him, check out Carl’s consultancy and Instagram.

Welcome to LIFE BY DESIGN with Benni Frowein! Benni Frowein Schumacher CEO at F. Schumacher & Co. UK Designer Society of America has launched a new digital series called LIFE BY DESIGN that will feature in-depth conversations with designers and industry professionals, highlighting the unique missions and stories that make up the fabric of our DSA community. Benni (Benjamin) Frowein grew up in Hamburg, Germany. Already as a child, he loved helping his mother redecorate the house. Instead of following his passion, he moved to Madrid to study business administration. After graduating, he joined the Boston Consulting Group – the world’s largest strategy consulting firm. For almost a decade, he worked in Europe, South Africa, China, and Brazil on company transformations before he decided to finally follow his heart. In early 2016, he joined the famous American Design House, Schumacher as the President of the brand. Together with the team, he brought the 132-year-old company, Schumacher, to the 21st century by digitizing the customer experience and putting a strong emphasis on original designs. He now is CEO of Europe and the Middle East with the mission of expanding the iconic brand and bringing Schumacher back to it its original origin - where it all began in 1889.