For those in the design space, DAVID BRIAN SANDERS needs no introduction. I met him about 10-15 years ago at Equinox through my good friend Howard Green who’s one of LA’s top talent managers – so I naturally thought DAVID was one of his flawless and talented clients. And why wouldn’t he be? He’s got a tan and smile for days, a cool raspy voice — and the warmest Southern demeanor.
Turns out – he’s a former executive corporate chef turned sought after interior designer / furniture collection founder / TV personality whose work has been featured in the LA TIMES, WASHINGTON POST and TRADITIONAL HOME.
So I figured he’s the perfect guy to turn to with my New Years resolution in tow: redecorating — and more importantly, overhauling our family’s toddler infested living space!
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![Designed by David Brian Sanders](https://elainesir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/image-1.jpg)
GETTING THE DESIGN SCOOP | WITH DAVID BRIAN SANDERS
1. What are your 3 sources of inspiration when creating / designing a space?
Well, typically I have more than three, but my top three are: the great outdoors, vintage architecture, and often times abstract art, by Rothko, Stella, and I love a good Klimpt line drawing!
2. Who are your top 3 designer choices (furniture or drapery, etc.) for those of us on a budget?
(1) CB2;
(2) Crate and Barrel;
(3) And of course my new furniture collection, David Brian Sanders, The Collection, especially the accessories.
![11392906_734175263353336_3169667358924687004_n](https://elainesir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/11392906_734175263353336_3169667358924687004_n.jpg)
3. What are your top 3 tricks to make a small space seem larger?
(1) White Paint
(2) Mirrors
(3) AND – Open Up Those Walls!
4. What has been your favorite space to design and why? Celebrity home, restaurant, whatever.
My favorite space to design is the Kitchen, because being a former chef, I appreciate the Kitchen as being the hub of the house. It draws people in, I make them inviting, people feel comfortable in kitchens, it evokes conversation, laughter, and most important the kitchen feeds people, which usually makes us HAPPY!
![Designed by David Brian Sanders](https://elainesir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/21.jpg)
5. You have such clean lines and open spaces. With Marie Kondo and her rules of tidying up being all the rage these days, what are your top 3 tips on getting rid of clutter. It’s pretty tough in our house with the kids bringing in new art projects every day!
(1) Group your accessories in odd numbers only.
![IMG_5244](https://elainesir.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/IMG_5244.jpg)
(2) Donate items that really have no sentimental value
(3) Edit, edit and edit again!
THANK YOU, DAVID FOR THE WISDOM, INSPIRATION AND CREATIVE EYE. MUCH GRATITUDE — AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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