Dina Varner and her team at VPI Design (vpi-design.com) are known for their ability to champion an array of styles from art deco to traditional. With her 25 years in the industry, Varner’s philosophy hinges on the seamless synergy of every element within a room, narrating a distinctive story of lived-in luxury. Her expert eye and years of experience working with auction houses worldwide allow her to source the perfect, one-of-a-kind pieces for every project. For the familiar reader, you can also say she’s comparable to the one and only Nancy Meyers—able to instill that chic, effortless aesthetic so sought after yet challenging to achieve. Here, the designer has curated a few of her favorite things so that we, too, can experience the elegant coziness exemplified by her designs.
VARNER PHOTO COURTESY OF VPI DEISGNS
ARM CHAIR PHOTO BY CHRIS LITTLE; PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS