Mark Christofi and Fred/photo François Dischinger
Mark Christofi's living room/photo François DischingerI love interior designer Mark Christofi’s fresh style and his ability to juxtapose traditional and classical elements with surprising contemporary accents.
Warmth, wit, and whimsy are all hallmarks of his award-winning style. Mark was recently named one of The New Tastemakers for 2007 by House & Garden magazine.
My personal favorite is the living room of Mark’s Greek Revival home in Massachusetts. The living room features an antique Italian armchair refinished with skull-and-crossbones fabric from 19th-century funeral curtains.
What do you love most about your work?
The creative process.
What is your decorating trademark?
Combining varying styles with unexpected accents.
Who are your style icons?
David Adler, Dorothy Draper, Karl Springer
What is your favorite travel destination?
Barcelona
What is your favorite luxury in life?
Taking long walks with Fred, my dog
What is your most prized possession?
My 93 Chevy Blazer
What would people be most surprised to learn about you?
I hope to be able to take an engine apart and put it back together someday.
What was the inspiration for the Moorish wall motifs in your home?
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston
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