My Prescription for Anti-Depressive Living, the title of Jonathan Adler’s home-decorating bible, explains a lot about the man and his work. Similarly, Happy Home—the moniker for his bedding, dinnerware, table linens, and stationery lines—expresses the New York designer’s exuberant use of color and vibrant patterns. Not surprisingly, when we inquired about the upbeat designer’s personal design preferences, we found him in a typically good, and talkative, mood. —Paul O’Donnell
What's your favorite space in your own house and why?
I love my bedroom because it's squishy and comfy and a total retreat. Every night I read a book while sitting in my super-comfy Butterfield sofa as my bloke, Simon, quietly slumbers and our Norwich terrier, Liberace, lies at the foot of the bed staring at me as I read. It is bliss.
What's something you should never skimp on when decorating your home?
Flowers! Fresh flowers make any house feel happy and warm.
Top tip for small spaces?
Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors. Mirrored tables, wall-hung mirrors, and, best of all, mirroring an entire wall.
What are the essentials of an inviting space?
Comfortable furniture, of course, and a soupçon of choreographed disarray. When a space is too perfect and
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