Virginia Tupker Interior Decorator Interview

EXPERT ADVICE: FOR THE HOME

Right At Home

Thinking about enhancing your living space? Whether you’re a maximalist, minimalist, or somewhere in between, LSD’s interior decorator, VIRGINIA TUPKER, lends her expertise.

According to her mother, Virginia Tupker has been a decorator since the age of ten. But the official line traces her career back to 2009. Before then, she honed her editor’s eye at “House & Garden” and in the home department at “Vogue.” Her aesthetic? While no two homes look the same, a distinct mood of refined whimsy runs a common theme: a little playful, always elegant…sincere, but never serious. Most of all, her rooms are ones you want to dive into and live in—but not before taking an Instagram-worthy picture first. Here, she shares her tips and tricks.

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR MIXING PRINT AND COLOR?

“I love color and I love mixing clashing prints. Lauren’s barn is a great example of that. I’d recommend starting slowly—with just one color combination OR a print you love and then go from there.”

HOW SHOULD A MINIMALIST APPROACH COLOR AND PRINT?

“A quick fix is to bring color in by tossing pillows on a chair or sofa. Throws work too. The rule: have at least three items in that color in the room. It’s all about the color tones and shades. A room can have six to seven different colors in it to give it life, yet still read as completely neutral.”