Dorothy
Draper (1889 – 1969) was an American Interior Designer. In 1923, Dorothy
Draper established the first interior design firm in the United
States, which is still in business today. She was born into a prominent
family in New York, and started designing for her friends after they
appreciated her
design in her own home.
Dorothy has two books, Decorating
is Fun! and In The Pink: Dorothy Draper,
America's Most Fabulous Decorator, both by Carleton Varney. She
is mostly known for her design in large public spaces, including The Carlyle
Hotel in New York and the Greenbrier in West Virginia. She had a very
bold and modern style and used bright colors mixed with black and white tile
floors. The style became known as
“Modern Baroque,” adding a modern flare to classic styles.
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| Dorothy Draper |
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| Decorating is Fun |
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| In The Pink: Dorothy Draper |
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