Meet David Scott
At Home with David ScottEvery inch of David Scott’s home reflects a love for collecting art as well as his practical sensibility for a modern and elegant setting. Throughout my interview, I’ve learned a few things about David and his take on design perfection.
High End Weekly™: You have a beautiful apartment. Did your dogs, Josie and Ethan, play a role in your design decisions?
David Scott: Yes, I made sure the color scheme coordinated with their fur…LOL
HEW: Define your approach on designing a home?
DS: I always start with the client, taking cues from their personal style and decide how they’ll be living in their home. The place and architecture tell each decision.
HEW: What is one of the most bizarre demands a client has ever made on you?
DS: I’d rather not say…but just know that nothing surprises me.
HEW: Have you always wanted to be an interior designer?
DS: It was a gradual awakening which culminated in my going back to school for a degree in Interior Design when I was 25. I attended The New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) which was an amazing experience. I now serve on their Board of Trustees.
HEW: Are there ways that people can create a fabulous space without going broke? Especially giving our current economic climate?
DS: Most definitely. Start with paint, it’s inexpensive and transformational. Think about how you want to feel in a particular space and let that drive your color choice. Make sure to view the color at various times of the day in the particular room. Change the throw pillows… companies like West Elm, Crate & Barrel, etc. offer excellent designs at a reasonable price.
HEW: What is your dream commission?
DS: I’ve enjoyed creating incredible dream homes for my clients but I’d love to design a hotel.
HEW: You have a great love for finding unique and one of a kind pieces for your clients. Can you share your secrets with us?
DS: The Internet is an incredible resource; websites like 1stdibs.com offer an incredible variety of furnishings.
HEW: I love great quotes. Especially about design, art, or fashion. Do you have a favorite quote?
DS: Billy Baldwin: “Comfort is perhaps the ultimatel luxury”
HEW: It seems that the world is blogging these days. And the authors are not necessarily the media types (yours truly included). What’s your view about the myriads of design blogs out there?
DS: I love the blogs which have a distinct point of view, an atmosphere of creativity balanced with information.
HEW: Who are your design icons?
DS: Jean Michel Frank. Billy Baldwin
Photos courtesy David Scott
HEW: The party you’ll never forget…?
DS: It was a party in our backyard in The Hamptons a few years ago. The evening was perfect, a warm Saturday night in late July. Incredible food, amazing music and most importantly great friends.
HEW: Designers often use buzzwords such as “green” “organic”, etc. What do these terms mean to you?
DS: Sustainable design that has less negative environmental impact.
HEW: When not designing, what is your favorite pass time?
DS: Weather permitting …Spending time in the garden or at the beach.
3 Comments
Anonymous
This is the best design blog ever. Please keep it up.
Anonymous
I’ve never heard of David Scott, what an interesting man, I love the dog question! I will send this blog to all my friends. Thank you for the interview. M.S.
Anonymous
thank you for the interview, I love the lamp by the bed, the one with the gold scroll and black shade. where can i find this?
thank you