Ep. 272: How to Design Fearlessly with Drake/Anderson
b'We are so thrilled to welcome award-winning design duo Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson of the design firm Drake/Anderson. Their iconic work has been featured in several issues of Shelter, on the AD100 List, ELLE DECOR\\u2019s A-List, and they\\u2019ve also received the highest awards and accolades in the industry. They are known for luxurious and sophisticated residential and commercial spaces that are fearless and bold. Their new book Bold: The Interiors of Drake/Anderson is available for pre-order now. We discuss that book and their best tips for how to design fearlessly.\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\nHow did they get started on the book and chose their projects?\\n\\nThe common thread throughout their book is that the contemporary work is informed by history and their traditional work also includes modern elements.\\n\\nWhat is the thought process while blending the bold elements?\\n\\nWhere does the fearlessness come from?\\n\\nHow can others become more fearless?\\n\\nDo they tend to influence their clients to be bolder or are bold clients drawn to Drake/Anderson?\\n\\nHow do you balance the room\\u2019s strength?\\n\\nTo achieve boldness, it\\u2019s important to be intentional with your choices.\\n\\nWith several statement pieces, how can you find balance?\\n\\nCreating a visual with a board, PowerPoint, etc., can help tremendously in the planning process.\\n\\nOften the element of surprise is what can make a space the most interesting.\\n\\nWhat are Jamie and Caleb\\u2019s favorite projects from the book and why?\\n\\nWhy can unexpected colors work so well if used right?\\n\\nMore about the historic preservation project in London.\\n\\n\\nMentioned in This Episode:\\n\\nPre-order BOLD: The Interiors of Drake/Anderson\\n\\nDrake/Anderson Website\\n\\nDrake/Anderson on Instagram'