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Three Can’t Live Without Products
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Linen – Bamboo Sheets
“Although my interiors are filled with color, texture and pattern, I always gravitate towards a simple, beautiful white sheet. These are flawless– crisp yet so soft.”
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Alvaro Towels
“Not only are these towels luxurious but they are beautiful! I love the statement they make when stacked– no hiding these in a cabinet!”
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Lima Alpaca Throw
“These throws are so versatile. They are the perfect layer on a bed, but also work so well on seating, and I love to curl up with one (or two!) when reading or streaming.”
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Kassatex: How did you start designing?
Sara Story: I attended the Academy of Art University and studied interior architecture, then worked for Victoria Hagan before starting Sara Story Design.
Kassatex: Three designers who inspire you?
SS: India Mahdavi for her use of daring color, Eileen Gray on charting the way for female designers, and Pierre Yovanovitch on his restraint and use of materials.
Kassatex: Favorite moment of the design process?
SS: Scheming and finding the point of view of the project.
Photo courtesy of Joshua McHugh
Kassatex: Favorite room to design?
Sara Story: Living rooms are probably my favorite as they can have so many uses and stories.
Kassatex: Three classic paint colors you always use:
SS: Farrow & Ball Wevet, Calamine and Hague Blue.
Farrow & Ball Wevet
Farrow & Ball Calamine
Farrow & Ball Hague Blue
Kassatex: First thing you do in the morning:
SS: Meditate then coffee.
Kassatex: A bathroom must always include:
SS: Functionality while being a peaceful and serene space.
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Kassatex: What is currently on your bedside table?
SS: Calvin Tomkins’ The Lives Of Artists, my glasses and water.
Kassatex: Most exciting moment of your career thus far?
SS: Releasing my book, The Art Of Home, with Rizzoli Fall 2023 and achieving AD 100.
Photos courtesy of Kirsten Francis
Kassatex: Finish this sentence: When in doubt in design…
Sara Story: Trust yourself.
Kassatex: How important is it to fully design a room- accent pieces to major elements- or do you allow a room to grow with evolving tastes and items?
Sara Story: A room always evolves— these are the best spaces.
Kassatex: Forever favorite hotel.
Sara Story: Hotel Costes in Paris.
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Kassatex: Last thing you do at night?
SS: Take a shower and brush my teeth!
Kassatex: Current podcast?
SS: Rick Rubin- he has such a variety of artists in so many different fields.
Kassatex: Current Spotify playlist includes…
SS: Zach Bryan, Shaboozey, The National.
Photos courtesy of Gramercy Tavern
Custom Kassatex Blankets made for Gramercy Tavern.
Kassatex: Neighborhood local: favorite weeknight restaurant?
SS: Gramercy Tavern or Il Cantinori.
Kassatex: Most looking forward to for spring:
SS: Sunshine!
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