"Spaces that grown ups inhabit shouldn't have to be serious. Kids' rooms should grow with them. Having kids shifted the way I think about design. 99 percent of our clients are young families. Ideally, the place where you spend the most of your time should make you happy every day."
"In Lena Dunham's words, designer Ariel Okin's work is the opposite of everything we've come to expect from interiors of the internet. Instead, you'll find the AD PRO Directory designer's layered, large-scale printed, kid-friendly spaces, all of which are infused with bold swaths of color and a treehouse-like airiness."
Designer Ariel Okin has released her first book, The Happy Home, published by Rizzoli, showcasing her distinctive approach to interior design. Her work emphasizes layered, large-scale printed spaces with bold colors and an airy, treehouse-like quality, distinctly different from typical internet design aesthetics. Okin's practice began in 2018 alongside freelance writing for publications like Vogue Living and Domino. Her design philosophy centers on creating happy, functional spaces for young families, with particular attention to children's rooms that grow with them. The book features projects from her own home, including a faux-tortoise bar cabinet and a crimson bookcase. Okin believes spaces should prioritize happiness and functionality over seriousness. Additionally, turned wood is emerging as a significant trend in decorative arts, potentially replacing ceramics as the dominant medium.
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