Mid century modern inspirations: David Scott Interiors

Mid century modern inspirations | “There is a sensuality in all the furnishings I select. I think about how one line relates to the next, and am always creating harmonious, subtle relationships between all of the pieces.”

David Scott designs visually stimulating, yet highly functional interiors that gracefully meld practical architecture with unique design. For over 20 years, David has served as the Principal and founder of his New York based design firm, David Scott Interiors, LTD. His style blends the timeless elegance of the past with the functionality of the present, using a collaborative and detail-oriented approach to create calming and beautiful environments.

David’s signature designs emphasize the personal style of his clients. The very fabric of his business lies in embracing the natural connection his clients have to their project, ensuring their personality and character are reflected in the design. The result is an inviting environment that is highly personal, comfortable, and practical.

TOP TEN QUESTIONS

1 — Classic color choice: Chocolate brown with warm whites and accents of Hermes orange and Prussian blue.
2 — Hotel that has inspired your work: Blake’s in London and Amsterdam. In these impeccably restored buildings, designer Anouska Hempel’s extraordinary style uses strong symmetry, dark dramatic color and exotic accents in a unique contemporary way. There’s a chic luxurious residential quality to all of the spaces.
3 — Best technology to document design inspiration: A cocktail napkin and a pen.
4 — Favorite place to spot new style: The streets of NYC, London, & Paris.
5 — Restaurant: The Modern at MoMA.

6 — Small museum: La Reina Sofia in Madrid.
7 — How you start your weekend: With my two long hair miniature dachshunds, Ethan & Josie, and my iPad.
8 — Biggest Design Influence: Jean Michel Frank & John Saladino
9 — How to keep it all together: iPhone, iPad and when push comes to shove.. a pad and a black Flair pen.
10 — Garden: Groomed or freestyle?: Groomed.. trimmed hedges, masses of the same plant species, Allees of trees… green, green, and more green – weeded and mulched to perfection.