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The Advanced Guide to Interior Design
Decorating the kitchen
with RITA KONIG — Internationally renowned interior designer. AD100, House & Garden Top 100, Elle Decor A-List.
Lesson 35 of 50
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Typically kitchen’s tend to be rooms filled with hard surfaces and cold materials; Rita’s job in this project was to soften the room and make it feel more comfortable
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Garrison, New York
Decorating the Kitchen
Large parts of the design for this space were already set when I was brought onto the project; my job was to add the decorative elements to soften the room and make it feel more comfortable.
Collaborating with Other Creatives
There is real beauty to be found in working alongside other designers on projects, especially if their talents lie in areas which aren't necessarily your strengths. It can encourage you out of your comfort zone, as well as generate fresh and new ideas.
Similarly, when a client has a strong desire to include something, it can take you down a different creative path. It wasn't my idea to wallpaper this space, but actually it works beautifully and completely transforms the mood of the space.
Sourcebook
Architect Jim Joseph
Interior Designer Steven Gambrel
Dresser from Blanc d'Ivoire
Countertops are made from zinc
Walls in Cobweb wallpaper, by Marthe Armitage
Large print by Hugo Guiness
Decorative plates from Gavin Houghton
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Magic in small spaces
Butter's creativity is stunning! Her ability to incorporate brilliance in small gardens is magical!
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May 30, 2026
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Rita Konig
Internationally renowned interior designer. AD100, House & Garden Top 100, Elle Decor A-List.
Rita’s effortless style has made her one of today’s most sought after interior designers, with her writing and work a staple of Vogue, The New York Times, House & Garden and The Wall Street Journal. She is an expert at bringing refined, relaxed comfort to a home, and is passionate about sharing her expertise and empowering people to decorate and design their homes themselves.
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