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Welcome to the 2023 Iconic Home, a virtual showhouse from Architectural Digest and the Black Interior Designers, Inc. Now in its third installment, this year’s imaginative residence is all about multigenerational living. To that end, Lagos-based Nigerian architect Tosin Oshinowo designed a modernist home—complete with a mother-in-law suite suitable for extended family—while eight superstar Black designers crafted a room inside. Throughout the dwelling, the creative visionaries illuminate the nuances of multigenerational living, spotlighting the latest innovations and ideas defining what it means to live well—together.
Black Interior
Designers, Inc.
The Black Interior Designers, Inc., established in 2010, is an international membership organization for the professional black interior designers community. Its mission is to provide a supportive community that exposes, encourages, and empowers black interior designers with personal and professional growth opportunities rooted in C.A.R.E. (community - access - resources - education), and it values a safe space for its members to learn, connect, and thrive as interior design professionals. For more information, please visit blackinteriordesignersinc.com.
Proceeds raised through The Iconic Home will go to Black Interior Designers, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and will be used to support BID initiatives which strive toward building an equitable interior design community that recognizes and values its Black members. BID initiatives include the annual BID conference, diversity and inclusivity training, AA Top 20 program, and the ongoing business resources and referrals program that matches members with potential clients.
The Architect and Designers
Nikki Chu
Nikki Chu Home
Garage
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Nikki Chu
Nikki Chu Home | Toronto, Canada & Los Angeles, California & Dallas, Texas
A powerful force and multi-hyphenate creative, Nikki Chu is an artist and interior, product, and fashion designer based in Los Angeles and Dallas. Nikki’s artistic approach is all about texture infused with an unmistakable multi-layered point of view. Known for her dramatic, fashion-fused vision, she is influenced by an innate sense of timeless style and mixes modern lines with abstract shapes. Nikki is the host and executive producer of Unboxed with Nikki Chu on Aspire Network and has brought homes to life for a number of high-profile clients including Tyra Banks, Nick Cannon, Lisa Leslie, and Gabrielle Union.
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Linda Hayslett
LH.Designs
Kitchen
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Linda Hayslett
L.H Designs | Los Angeles, California & New York, New York
Linda Hayslett creates spaces that embody the true luxury lifestyle experience. After a stint on the East Coast working in both the fashion and entertainment industry, her creative spirit led her to Los Angeles, where she went back to school for interior design at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Later, Linda founded her own firm, LH.Designs, where she adds her designer’s eye to construction at each level of building, from concept to completion. Known to add warmth to every project, her work has since been featured in AD, Elle Decor, HGTV Magazine, Real Simple, and Martha Stewart Living, among others. In 2020, she was named one of House Beautiful’s Next Wave designers to watch.
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Laura Hodges
Laura Hodges Studio
Great Room + Bar
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Laura Hodges
Laura Hodges Studio | Baltimore, Maryland & Washington DC
With a signature aesthetic focused on classic, tailored, and eclectic design, Laura Hodges Studio creates beautiful spaces that fully express every client’s individual style and taste. Her projects often center on unique vintage and antique finds, curated art, and natural elements and have earned her recognition from both the media and global industry leaders. Laura was named a New Trad by Traditional Home, a Next Wave Designer by House Beautiful, a top 20 Designer by Sotheby’s Home, a 1stDibs 50 Designer, and winner of the Luxe Red Award for best contemporary/modern space from Luxe Magazine. Laura holds an interior design degree from the New York School of Interior Design and LEED accreditation for practicing sustainable design. Additionally, she is a brand ambassador for the Sustainable Furnishings Council, working to increase awareness for sustainable interior design.
Michael London
Michael London Design
Mother-in-Law Suite | Bed + Bath
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Michael London
Michael London Design | Toronto & Ottawa, Canada & New York, New York
Since its founding in 2018, Michael London Design has become one of the top boutique luxury interior design firms in Toronto, Canada. Led by its namesake, the studio has crafted an impressive portfolio of projects—including multi-unit residences, commercial interiors, and private homes—across some of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Toronto, New York, and Ottawa. With the goal to beautify the world, Michael is motivated by the fundamental pursuit of unique interiors that are immersive, creative, and inspired by culture.
NeKeia McSwain
Nekeia + Co.
Primary Bath
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NeKeia McSwain
NeKeia + Co. | Denver, Colorado
NeKeia ‘Keia’ McSwain is an award-winning interior designer, product designer, and principal of NeKeia & Co. Her full-service luxury design firm specializes in the marriage of functionality and stunningly custom interiors through eye-popping color and texture that are as unique as each client. Her sharp vision has earned her features across a number of design publications including The Wall Street Journal and AD, which also named her one of the magazine’s 2021 Emerging Star to watch.
Born in the Southeast and based in Denver, Colorado, Keia is a pioneer for diversity in design and serves as the President of Black Interior Designers, Inc. In this role, Keia uses her voice to elevate those who are traditionally marginalized, particularly Black interior designers and aspiring design professionals.
Tosin Oshinowo
Oshinowo Studio
Architecture
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Tosin Oshinowo
Oshinowo Studio | Lagos, Nigeria
Tosin Oshinowo is a Lagos-based Nigerian architect and designer renowned for her expansive residential and commercial spaces and socially-responsive approaches to urbanism. The founder and principal of cmDesign Atelier (cmD+A), Tosin is grounded by a deep respect for Yoruba culture and history. Her designs embody a contemporary perspective on the next generation of African design and Afro-minimalism. Recently, her practice has undertaken a number of predominantly civic projects, including the design of the Maryland Mall, as well as a wide range of residential projects. Her interest in architecture extends into a broader vision of urbanism and community; she recently completed a project with the United Nations Development Program in Northeast Nigeria, building an entirely new community for a village displaced by Boko Haram. In 2020, she partnered with Lexus on conceptual design explorations for Design Miami, and she has written prolifically on urbanism, afro modernism, design, and identity.
June Reese
House of June Interiors
Primary Bedroom
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June Reese
House of June Interiors | Houston, Texas
As chief creative officer of her own company, Ashley June Reese helms House of June Interiors, a full-service interior design firm based in Houston, Texas, specializing in residential interiors, remodels, and new construction. Projects through House of June exude her signature design style of modern environments layered with seamless sophistication. Additionally, June is the vice president of Black Interior Designers, Inc. June’s studies in business and interior design at Houston Community College and at the Art Institute of Houston informed her values of seeking equity, sustainability, authenticity, transparency, and elevated experiences in all projects she encounters. At her core, June’s guiding mission is to create programs and resources that uplift and repair underserved communities.
Byron Risdon
Byron Risdon LLC
Kids’ Bedroom
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Byron Risdon
Byron Risdon LLC | Washington D.C.
Byron Risdon LLC is a full-service boutique interior design firm located in Washington, D.C. Offering comprehensive services for residential and commercial clients, Byron prides himself on curating timeless spaces that are functional, refined, and uniquely reflective of the individual occupant. Originally from South Carolina, he launched his design studio in 2016 following years of working as a designer in New York City. After his first project landed him in Home & Design’s “Hot Talent” feature, Byron has continued to catch the attention of media and tastemakers around the world. With a style inspired by his love of travel, Byron’s work has been featured in AD, Veranda, House Beautiful, and others.
Ron Woodson
Ron Woodson Design
Mother-in-Law Suite | Kitchen + Living
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Ron Woodson
Ron Woodson Design | Los Angeles, California & Lisbon, Portugal
A true style maker, Ron Woodson is a Los Angeles- and Lisbon, Portugal–based designer. The principal and creative director of Ron Woodson Design (RWD), he specializes in memorable, high-style interiors that combine opulence with artful living for the discerning, high-profile global clientele. His distinct take on interiors is rooted in classic design and steeped with modernism and opulence. Extensive knowledge of design history, studies at UCLA’s Architectural & Interior Design Program, and travels to more than 60 countries and counting have inspired his incredible talents and landed him features in over 150 design magazines. In addition to his design work, Ron is the author of High Style (Chronicle Books, 2008) and co-founder of Save Iconic Architecture (SIA Projects), a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles dedicated to preserving noteworthy architecture.
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