What do you call an Interior Designer that has remodeled, redecorated, and lived in:
Bette Davis’s Laguna Beach Bungalow,
Bette Davis & “MacTavish” Image: Bettmann
…the Hollywood Hills home of Desi Arnaz Jr. and the Palm Springs estate of ol’ blue eyes himself, the Frank Sinatra?
B A R C L A Y B U T E R A .
Image: Traditional Home Magazine
He’s one Haute Dog of Design & a celebrity in his own right.
Butera, who shares his busy life with two Dachshunds, has built a multi-million dollar Lifestyle Brand and shows no signs of stopping to rest on his well-designed laurels.
A master of merchandising and brand integrity, Barclay has created fabrics, furnishings, accessories, rugs, carpets, lighting, artworks and has many exciting projects on the drawing board. (I can’t wait for the bedding line from Eastern Accents.)
Image: Barclay Butera Lifestyle
His lush lifestyle book, Barclay Butera: Living In Style, was published by Assouline in 2008, and the Interior Designer is celebrating the new home of Barclay Butera Interiors on La Cienega Boulavard in Los Angeles.
A key to the Barclay Butera Lifestyle look is ”layering.” He is known to layer pattern upon pattern with a variety of textures for depth and interest.
Image: Barclay Butera
Why would his Dogs be any different? One is a smooth Dachshund, while the other is a long haired Dachshund. Carson & Ashton, they’re a great contrast to the bold stripes and texture of the chair!
Image: Barclay Butera: Living In Style, Mark Lohman
Butera’s animal magnetism extends beyond his love for Man’s Best Friend. He adds drama to his designs with touches of leopard, ocelot, and zebra.
But he does love his Dogs! One lucky Dachshund (Carson) received the ultimate Doggie treat. Butera honored him by naming a piece of the Barclay Butera Home Collection the Carson Cube.
The “Carson Cube.” Image: Barclay Butera Home
Butera selects the names for his furniture & fabric collections with the same attention to detail that he applies to all of his endeavors.
Cary Grant style in a Wing back Chair by Barclay Butera
Details definitely make a difference to Barclay Butera. His designs are often punctuated with nailhead trim outlining the silhouette of an upholstery piece or by accenting the lines of a door.
It’s the finishing touches & his discerning eye that make his designs distinctive.
Gentleman’s Houndstooth Rug. Image: Barclay Butera Brands
Yes, it’s true; the Interior Designer’s glamorous pedigree includes a client list full of celebs,
- Reese Witherspoon
- Michal Bublé
- Russell Simmons
- Sharon Stone
- Chris O’Donnell
- Josh Groban
- Jessica & Ashley Simpson
…but do not mistake Barclay Butera for a Show Dog. While his designs are certainly glamorous, they are also very sophisticated, approachable, and livable.
Even if your house includes four-legged friends.
Stay tuned…Tommorrow Barclay Butera is the first up for our “Q & Answers” series.
Later, I’ve got to let the Dog out,
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