Martha Angus

Martha Angus imbues a modern sensibility and classical approach to design. The results are highly individualized and beautiful interiors. Martha began her residential and commercial interior design career with Naomi Leff and Associates in New York City.

Building on experience and the opportunity to work with a number of prestigious clients, including Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani and the Lauder family, she has developed a loyal following over the last twenty years.

Martha studied at the Ecole Des Beaux Arts in France, Carnegie Mellon University and Sotheby’s Restoration in New York. A painter at heart she brings a fine arts approach to design by combining contemporary art, modern design and timeless antique furniture.

Martha applies her distinctive designs and expertise to every type of home, from large weekend retreats in California’s wine country to sleek pied- à -terres in New York City. She has designed and installed residential and commercials projects in Paris, Japan, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Singapore, Australia and the Hawaiian Islands.

What is the only other occupation you would consider?

A contemporary fine arts painter.

Who would you most like to collaborate with on a project?

I would love to collaborate with the artist Jeff Koons – we would have a blast!

Martha’s Decorati Favorites
Studio Printworks	Inner Gardens	Vivre

Past or present what designers have influenced you most?

My boss in New York Naomi Leff had an enormous influence on me. David Hicks has hugely influenced me and my work – it is timeless and classic, but adventurous in color and boldness.

How would you describe your personal style?

My personal style is classic, comfortable contemporary. I love clean, simplicity with elements of strong art and well placed antiques.

What is your favorite luxury in life?

My favorite luxury in life is sipping Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet next to a roaring fire in my living room in Napa during the winter wrapped in a warm Loro Piana cashmere throw and reading. I just finished Quick, Before the Music Starts by Janet Carlson of Town and Country magazine.

What is your most prized possession?

My most prized possession is my Andy Warhol “Flowers” silk screen in electric colors. Wait, does my most prized possession include my wonderful son, Malcolm?

Who are your style icons?

My style icons are carried by David Gill of David Gill galleries in London. He has furniture created as art by Mattia Bonetti and Zaha Hadid.

What is the one thing in life you can’t live without?

I cannot live without peace of mind. It allows me to be creative and content.

How do you see the Internet changing interior design?

The Internet has changed interior design drastically. Through the Internet the whole world is connected – sharing, discovering, learning…. and all at your fingertips.

Name three manufacturer brands on Decorati that you use in your design?

Three manufactures brands on Decorati that I use frequently in my designs are Studio Printworks – their wallpaper patterns are chic and crazy fun, Inner Gardens – beautiful plant containers, Vivre – I really love just about everything they have.

– Written by All the Best Blogger Ronda Carman. Ronda has featured many design industry icons in her online guide to stylish living. We are thrilled to have her as Decorati’s guest interviewer.