EDITORIAL FEATURES
5 Minutes With… Noz Nozawa
Known for her richly hued and colorfully clad spaces, the designer shares her intuitive approach to design, the art of furniture and her current fascination with Bavarian cuckoo clocks.
Her high-impact, color-forward interiors have created memorable double-take moments that have reverberated throughout the design world. Grounded by unexpected pairings, Noz Nozawa’s work requires thoughtful study and exploration. Quite simply, the San Francisco-based designer knows how to make a bold statement through her work—a narrative that lingers long after you’ve left the space. Here, we chatted with Noz to find out what she’s most looking forward to at this year’s WNWN… along with a few other necessary details.
Photo credit: @christopherstark
Coffee or Tea… COFFEE!
Town or Country… TOWN!
Design is… life, made intuitive joyful and inspiring.
Fave floor at 200 Lex… 10th—can never get enough of The Gallery.
BROWN is the New BLACK
Go-to Textile Showroom… Kravet
Fabrics are… what animates the room.
Furniture can… be works of art.
Comfort looks like… Home having as much as you need, and not too much more.
Luxury for me is… not having to make a single decision but everything is exactly what I would have chosen.
Art will… save us all!
Design Muse… it’s always changing but presently, Bavarian Chalet-style cuckoo clocks and Mario Buatta
Next Passport Stamp… Mexico
I’m a firm believer in… intuition and saying YES if you love something.
The world needs more… of all of us not caring what anyone else thinks!
What are you most looking forward to seeing this year?
Besides all my beloved design industry friends from across the US, I’m very into exploring new upholstery trims right now. That, and sconces!
Any panel discussions or showroom events you’re attending?
I’m excited to participate in 2 panels: One on the future of antiques and the other about the Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse.
What excites you most about this time of year?
Fall is my favorite time of year in NYC. Everyone is refreshed and re-inspired after summer travels, and September is THE month for the debut of huge creativity and new products, from Fashion Week to What’s New What’s Next in our own industry!
