I cannot believe it’s officially December! Today I want to introduce you all to interior designer, Antonino Buzzetta! He’s been featured everywhere from Elle Decor to Rue Magazine so I’m thrilled to have him take part in this series! You can take a peek at Antonino’s work here and be sure to follow along with his design adventures on Instagram here.

1.  Top 3 Interior Design Tips & Tricks:

• If it’s dark, go darker! The darker the better. I don’t believe that rooms have to be light to feel larger.
• Go bold! I love to choose intense colors for a sofa and let its surrounding pieces to be more serene. Most people are afraid to do so, so they usually go bold with pillows. I say take the risk!
• Always use white linens and towels. Never cross the line – always use a white or off white.

2. Your favorite mistake you’ve learned from: Always measure twice! There is nothing more gut-wrenching than having the “sofa doctor” take apart a custom sofa to get it through the door.

3. Go-to Paint Color:  Silver Fox: Benjamin Moore. It’s warm grey that acts as a neutral.

4. What’s the weirdest or most out-of-the-box item you’ve incorporated into a home? I love insects. There is something quite surreal about having large framed insects on the walls.

5. Must-Have Coffee Table Book: Tom Ford’s book is a must!

6. Best Piece of Advice You’ve Ever Received: Never to make any small plans in life.

7. Currently Reading: I just recently finished Joan River’s Dairy of a Mad Diva. She made me pee my pants. It was a shame to see such an amazing person leave us, much too soon.

8. Go-to way to enhance a small space: I LOVE using an antiqued or tinted mirror on an accent wall. It creates a sense of depth in a small space.

9. Cocktail: A Negroni cocktail, I just love it!

10. Motto: Life is too short to live with an Ikea sofa.

11. A fashion designer or brand you take a style cue from? Anything Tom Ford touches, I love it!

12. Bar Cart Essentials: Ingredients to go with my Negroni.

13. Wardrobe Staple: For me, I love Lavin sneakers, Belstaff denim and a simple v-neck sweater. If you catch me on the street, I’ll probably be wearing these items.