Purvi Padia cut her teeth in corporate design, working for beauty and fashion brands for 10 years before realizing it wasn’t the right fit. “I always felt something was missing—that there had to be a way for me to feel more professionally fulfilled,” she explains. “Since I was a little girl, entrepreneurship was a dream of mine—and while I loved fashion and beauty, I soon realized interiors were my true passion.”
So she went back to school, graduating with a degree in interior design from Parsons School of Design and going on to launch her own firm in 2010. “I take pride in delivering spaces that feel truly curated,” says the Ohio native. “The thing that matters most to me in design is that every piece feels special and evokes beauty and joy.”
Needless to say, she doesn’t believe in following trends. “I don’t worry about design styles or eras—my only concern is creating a cohesive space that feels authentic,” she notes.
Padia’s greatest source of inspiration? “My children,” she smiles. “They are a constant reminder to inject joy into my work and to always keep things in perspective. Their optimistic outlook on life and philosophy of endless possibilities inspires me not only to push the boundaries in my design work but also in my life as a whole.”
Below, the designer reveals her favorite paint color, why she loves TikTok, and the fellow creative she admires the most.
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What’s underrated in decorating?
Listening to your own voice and collecting an assortment of pieces that all resonate with you even if they don’t all “go together.”
Name an inexpensive decorating trick that can make a big impact.
Furniture arrangement in a room is so important. No matter the pieces you have, if they aren’t placed properly to play up proportion, silhouette and lighting, you won’t get the desired feel.