You might remember Jeremiah Brent as the new styling assistant with a lot to prove on Bravo's hit reality show The Rachel Zoe Project, but between his interior and furniture design firm Jeremiah Brent Design and his much-anticipated return in the fifth season of The Rachel Zoe Project, the self-taught designer and reality star isn't going anywhere just yet. With projects designing everything from celebrity home interiors to multimillion dollar nightclubs, Jeremiah is constantly creating covetable environments for his clients. Still, we were curious to know which pieces he craves for his own casa and the places he frequents in his downtime. Keep reading to discover the 10 essentials Jeremiah can't live without!
Transforming the traditional: When I saw Rachel and Rodger's new home for the first time, I knew I had a challenge on my hands. Not only was the home enormous, it was very traditional; a far cry from Rachel and Rodger's modern style. One of my favorite things to do in design is to blend two different aesthetics. The juxtaposition is strong and even more authentic to the people who live in the home. In Rachel's case, we used the traditional architecture as a subtle and formidable backdrop for the contemporary furnishings. Using soft and almost iridescent color choices, I was able to bring in some very contemporary masculine shaped furniture (such as a vintage Mario Bellini arm chair).
How dressing a home is like putting together an outfit: I've always said that a great home should be looked upon like a great outfit. You should have your clean and classic staples like a strong sofa and chair, etc., and the "jewelry" of your room is in the lighting, accent tables, and accessories. These are cost effective and easy pieces that you can swap out to evolve your style and keep it current for years.
