Interior Design Philosophy

Barry Brukoff has evolved a method of designing interiors based on an experiential as well as an aesthetic approach. Brukoff's interiors are not trendy or stylistic. His designs have a timeless quality. "We design by imagining the experience of moving through a space, seeing how the light will enter, exploring what the response of the client will be".

He has a passion for contemporary architecture and his appreciation is reflected in the way he works with architects; advocating a design process which encourages collaboration. He often works as a consultant to architects and frequently uses an architectural consultant on large-scale projects. The result is an interior that so seamlessly integrates with the architecture that the interior and exterior appear to have been created by the same hand.

In addition to contemporary interior design, Brukoff often functions as the architectural lighting designer, custom furniture designer, and art consultant. He is a Certified Residential Lighting Consultant and has studied painting, sculpture and design at the Chicago Art Institute. He continues his involvement in the fine arts through his photography, with numerous coffee table books to his credit. His early career as a sculptor is reflected in his custom furniture and lighting fixture designs. He works with a variety of craftsmen to create original sofas, tables and cabinets, often using a variety of sculptural materials such as steel, granite or cast glass.

Brukoff is perhaps best known for his residential designs which have been showcased in numerous publications, including Interiors, Interior Design, Palm Springs Life, Architectural Digest, Designing with Wood, Designing with Tile, Stone and Brick, Designing with Light, West Coast Rooms, and UrbanStyle.