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Livable Luxe: Brigette Romanek W i t h i n t e r i o r designer Brigette Ro m a n e k, i t's a l w a y s b e s t to expect the unexpected. And her first book, Livable Luxe (Chronicle Chroma), illustrates this philosophy in the most inviting way. By consistently blending the extraordinary with the accessible, Romanek's style is easily embraceable, whether she's crafting a clean and modern home for model Molly Sims or complementing modernist architect Ray Kappe's mid-century design with her sage use of color and curved lines. Because the designer defines herself as neither a minimalist nor a maximalist, Liveable Luxe offers inspiration for a variety of aesthetics. Yet Romanek's consistent happy embrace of color makes each project her own, be it her own family home in Laurel Canyon that launched her career (transformed from producer Rick Rubin's clubhouse to a joyful abode) or immersive retail environments for brands The Great and Piaget. Kendall Morgan CV: Consistently recognized on Architectural Digest's AD100 and 1stdibs 50 lists, Romanek has built a starry client list that includes Gwyneth Paltrow (who wrote her book foreword), Beyoncé, Demi Moore, Christian Bale, Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland, and Rachel Zoe. What, When, Where: Illustrated talk, afternoon wine, and book signings with Brigette Romanek and Jake Arnold, Monday, October 21, 2 to 4 pm, at Stark showroom, 1103 Slocum. For tickets, go to texasdesignweek.com. "Your personal space is a love letter to yourself." — Brigette Romanek From top: Brigette Romanek designed Gwyneth Paltrow's dining room with a scenic, pastoral wallpaper. The living room of Romanek's Laurel Canyon home. Images from Brigette Romanek's book, Livable Luxe, 2023, Chronicle Chroma. YOSHIHIRO MAKINO PHOTOGRAPHY, ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST, © CONDÉ NAST DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN