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EPISODE 185 - COURTNEY MCLEOD
Courtney McLeod is the founder and principal of Right Meets Left Interior Design, an award-winning, full-service design studio located in the heart of the Flatiron District in Manhattan.She has been included on the Elle Decor A-List since 2022 and the 1stDibs Top 50 Interior Designers List. She received the Rising Star Award by the DDB in 2022 and was named an Emerging Designer To Watch by Luxe Magazine in 2019. Her work is featured in the books “By Design: The World’s Best Contemporary Interior Designers” published by Phaidon, “Living to the Max“ published by Gestanlten, and “Live Colorfully” published by House Beautiful. She has been featured in print editorials both in the US and abroad - including House Beautiful, Luxe Interiors + Design, Modern Luxury, The Wall Street Journal, and the cover of Aspire Design + Home. Courtney is a Trustee of the New York School of Interior Design.
Prior to founding the firm Courtney earned a business degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and pursued a successful 15-year career in the financial services industry.
Taking the tremendous skills gained through her experience and enhancing them with design-related studies at Parsons, Pratt, and the New York School of Interior Design, she confidently embarked on a new course and has never looked back. She feels truly blessed to successfully pursue her second act and live her passion. Courtney resides in the vibrant Harlem neighborhood, a wonderful source of inspiration. She has lived in New York City for over two decades, but remains a Southerner at heart.
Takeaways
Being on a TV show can be a challenging experience, requiring designers to give up control and adapt to unexpected changes.
Balancing business and the demands of production can be difficult, especially when it comes to managing timelines and installations.
Budget constraints and unexpected surprises are common in design projects, and designers often have to make compromises.
Trusting your designer and allowing them to work their craft is important for a successful project.
Collaboration between architects and interior designers from the beginning of a project is crucial for a smooth and cohesive design.
https://www.rightmeetsleftdesign.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rightmeetsleftinteriordesign/
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Courtney McLeod is the founder and principal of Right Meets Left Interior Design, an award-winning, full-service design studio located in the heart of the Flatiron District in Manhattan.She has been included on the Elle Decor A-List since 2022 and the 1stDibs Top 50 Interior Designers List. She received the Rising Star Award by the DDB in 2022 and was named an Emerging Designer To Watch by Luxe Magazine in 2019. Her work is featured in the books “By Design: The World’s Best Contemporary Interior Designers” published by Phaidon, “Living to the Max“ published by Gestanlten, and “Live Colorfully” published by House Beautiful. She has been featured in print editorials both in the US and abroad - including House Beautiful, Luxe Interiors + Design, Modern Luxury, The Wall Street Journal, and the cover of Aspire Design + Home. Courtney is a Trustee of the New York School of Interior Design.
Prior to founding the firm Courtney earned a business degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and pursued a successful 15-year career in the financial services industry.
Taking the tremendous skills gained through her experience and enhancing them with design-related studies at Parsons, Pratt, and the New York School of Interior Design, she confidently embarked on a new course and has never looked back. She feels truly blessed to successfully pursue her second act and live her passion. Courtney resides in the vibrant Harlem neighborhood, a wonderful source of inspiration. She has lived in New York City for over two decades, but remains a Southerner at heart.
Takeaways
Being on a TV show can be a challenging experience, requiring designers to give up control and adapt to unexpected changes.
Balancing business and the demands of production can be difficult, especially when it comes to managing timelines and installations.
Budget constraints and unexpected surprises are common in design projects, and designers often have to make compromises.
Trusting your designer and allowing them to work their craft is important for a successful project.
Collaboration between architects and interior designers from the beginning of a project is crucial for a smooth and cohesive design.
https://www.rightmeetsleftdesign.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rightmeetsleftinteriordesign/
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