Nate Berkus on 1stdibs Style Compass

Living in Chicago, it's hard not to see Nate Berkus' influence everywhere. As Oprah's decorating guru, his sense of style finds its way into millions of homes. 1stdibs recently interviewed Berkus about the things he loves, including Chicago hot dogs, Pavilion in Bucktown, American Apparel Beach Towels, and Italian sculpture from the 1970s...

Nate Berkus' casual, mix-and-match approach to decorating has a lot of appeal. One of our favorite quotes: "I really want people to figure out how to connect with their own spaces. You have to simplify things..."

"Interior design is an industry that's shrouded in mystery for some reason, and it doesn't have to be. I think a lot of the mystery stems from the fact that people feel ignorant. But, like anything else, if you take an interest in it you can learn."

Read the entire article at 1stdibs.

Comments (14)

More pictures of Nate, please.

posted by KidTwist on April 22nd 2008 at 10:04am
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Nate, if you are reading this, would love to interview you for AT.

And I am single.

posted by patrick (the other one) on April 22nd 2008 at 10:12am
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And, oh, to be Midas-touched by Oprah!

posted by patrick (the other one) on April 22nd 2008 at 10:12am
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I checked this just to see if P2 had commented.

posted by Pixie on April 22nd 2008 at 10:26am
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I do not disappoint. Nate, take note.

posted by patrick (the other one) on April 22nd 2008 at 10:36am
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I saw him at Neimans while we were shopping for shoes before his trip the next day to L.A.

He was letting those jeans HAVE IT!!! Baby had back like DAMN!!! And he was so cute with just a vneck tee and sandals. He almost got attacked by a black & filipino samurai named KK!

Nate...if you're reading....come get down....with the swirl....jungle fever, baby....jungle fever.

posted by Keisha Kornbread on April 22nd 2008 at 10:50am
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Wow, this post has taken a turn I did not expect... not on this website at least. Craigslist-sure, AT-um, no.

Anyway, I love his style. I have loved absolutely everything I've seen by Nate.

posted by Tiffany on April 22nd 2008 at 11:37am
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~~~ salivating

Slurp!

posted by siongchinchan on April 22nd 2008 at 11:37am
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Tiffany--

Then you have sooooo not been paying attention.

posted by patrick (the other one) on April 22nd 2008 at 1:06pm
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I'm not really into his work. I think the taint of Oprah has left him grossly over rated.

posted by geoff_w on April 22nd 2008 at 2:20pm
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Oprah has a taint????

posted by patrick (the other one) on April 22nd 2008 at 9:34pm
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Patrick (the other one), you may be the naughtiest AT'er out there.

posted by foodiegirl on April 23rd 2008 at 8:08am
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The funny thing about Nate Berkus is that I'm not that into the work he's done for Oprah and other clients. However, his own apartment is fabulous and really well done (some photos shown on 1stdibs).
The stuff he's done for clients is very typical American interior design. Topnotch, no doubt, but kinda boring...

Domino's current issue features 10 top/promising interior designers, but only 2 are worthwhile to watch.

posted by lolax on April 23rd 2008 at 11:06pm
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I LOVE Nate Berkus!!!! He's so cute and seems like such a very nice guy!!!

posted by Firestarter97 on March 18th 2009 at 8:54am
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