Jeremiah Brent

“Your home showcases your past, your present, and leaves enough room for your future. It's art that you live in!”

“Never underestimate the power of a fresh coat of white paint.”

“For summer soirees, I recommend being bold. Add a flavorful herb or a fresh, exotic fruit or vegetable to transport your guests to another place.”

“People want to create a space that feels like them - one that's deeply rooted in their personality. That's important. Your space is an opportunity to tell your story and showcase your experiences. That's why I think every material - down to your faucet - needs to serve a function and feel personal.”

“I fantasize about being home in sweats watching 'Billions.'”

“I never thought that I would be a parent and have kids. It is the layer to my life that I never knew I would need. You are around honesty and vulnerability every day - it's so good.”

“Having been married and having stood up in front of people and had my own wedding, I understand the importance of that ceremony and the choice that you're making to spend your life with somebody and tell everybody in your life why.”

“My entire twenties were filled with decisions that make me think, 'You had to go there, huh?' But that's part of exploration and I think a lot of the most beautiful moments of my life and a lot of the most amazing things have come out of some of the most tumultuous times.”

“I always want there to be room for people to connect. That is so important, especially in an office.”

“Book-matched marble is one of the truest ways to showcase the natural beauty of the stone and can become a statement piece of art.”

“If there's one thing I know, it's to work hard, continue to work hard, and the rest will come.”

“Once I was hosting an important dinner party at our house - everything was perfect, candles were lit, the house smelled amazing with great food and drinks ready. We lit a fire and the flue wasn't able to open, unbeknownst to us. We smoked out the entire house and the fire department had to come - it was a mess.”

“I think that's the great thing about interiors is that they can be treated like a great wardrobe. Choose a sofa and chairs that are staples in clean shapes that will keep for the next couple of years or decade. Then an easy way to bump up your entire room or your interiors is accessories.”

“People are understanding what it means to really create a space that feels like a direct reflection of you and I think with brands like Living Spaces, you can really start to take those chances for the first time.”

“Rachel Zoe is all about timeless.”

“My biggest word of advice that I could give to people that are dealing with a home renovation or decoration is to not think about design as it's been presented to you before. I think everybody needs to start designing based on the moments they imagine having in their home and that is what has guided me as a decorator.”

“Incorporating travel, elements from different cultures and locales, is a great way to establish the overall tone and theme for a soiree.”

“When buying vintage, it's important to choose pieces that you feel like you've already owned for years.”

“I just think Lucite can look really dirty.”

“My understanding is that change is inevitable, and it's what I do with that opportunity that really matters.”