Faces of Design

JONATHAN RACHMAN DESIGN is the 2018 Award Winner | Big City Digs

Photography by: Aubrey Pick

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At Jonathan Rachman Design we are both proud and humbled to have been nominated and awarded as the winner of the 2018 HGTV “ ‘Big City Digs’ Faces of Design” contest. We would like to thank all of you for your constant support as well as for your vote. Jonathan always believes in designing from the heart and this award is a reaffirmation of that belief.

Our gratitude to our Jonathan Rachman Design’s ohana, our clients, and the editors who have always been supportive of us.

Our award winning project in Pacific Heights, San Francisco:

Photography by: Suzanna Scott

JRD and de Gournay: Candlelight Dinner at Houghton Hall

Domino Magazine

According to Decorist designer Jonathan Rachman, de Gournay—the famed purveyor of bespoke wallpaper, who has more or less set the standard for all that is elegant and cool—is the one to keep an eye out for. “Their colors, design, and artistry are simply divine—be it the classic chinoiserie, their embroidered silk or velvet or the newly minted sequins embellished wallpaper [and] set the bar for the industry,” he notes of the retailer’s signature slew of offerings, which have graced more than their fair share of inspired spaces.

Expect to see more homes bridging the gap between the old and new, embracing these classic backdrops to hold up to the ultra contemporary qualities of their furnishings.

Decorist Article

Announcing: New Celebrity Designer Jonathan Rachman

Today, we’re thrilled to introduce a new celebrity designer to our roster: Jonathan Rachman, the founder of Jonathan Rachman Design, a design studio and antiques and floral design shop in San Francisco. Known for his timeless approach to interior design, internationally recognized interior designer Jonathan Rachman brings together the best elements of East and West, classical, old school, and current to every project he touches.

Photo credit: Showhouse photos by Suzanna Scott

Jonathan’s most recent accolade includes his much-lauded design installation for the living room of the 2017 San Francisco Decorator’s Showcase. Shown above, the showstopping green interior channeled the friendship of style icons Hubert de Givenchy and his muse Audrey Hepburn. Needless to say, it was the talk of the showcase.

Born in Sumatra, Jonathan developed an appreciation for Indonesia’s natural beauty and an attention to detail in the craftsmanship of their furniture, textiles, and sculpture. Bringing together his education in Switzerland with his enthusiasm for travel, Jonathan’s global exposure to antique and flea markets helped to define his keen eye for curating collections of textiles, objets d’art, leather goods, and historical treasures. See more photos of Jonathan's work.

Photo credit: Aubrie Pick for C Home

His work has been published in ELLE Decor, Vogue, Travel + Leisure,Harper’s Bazaar, House Beautiful, and Luxe, among others. Jonathan is also included in Maria Spassov’s book, Celebrity Designers: 50 Interviews on Design, Architecture, and Life. Learn more about Jonathan Rachman.

Omaya Project

2018 marks one of Jonathan’s hallmark projects — the direction of the complete brand identity and interior design for Omaya, a luxury villa and hotel located in the gorgeous Puerto Plata region of the Dominican Republic.

JRD in Bali

We are so excited to be in Jonathan's favorite island, the island of Gods, a paradise, Bali.

Work in progress

Brand Ambassador for ROHL

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I am happy to announce that I am now one of the official members of the ROHL AUTHLUX DESIGNER GUILD, a company I have adamantly relied on throughout my design career for kitchen and bathroom luxury needs. Read more about this exciting news:

ROHL ANNOUNCES 2018 MEMBERS OF AUTH LUX DESIGNER GUILD

January 06, 2018

ROHL, one of the most recognized authentic luxury brands in the kitchen and bath industry, is proud to announce the 2018 class of the ROHL Auth Lux Designer Guild - Lisa Mende, Amy Vermillion, Mally Skok, and Jonathan Rachman. Now in its second year, the ROHL Auth Lux Designer Guild reinforces the value and appreciation ROHL has for the expertise of designers and trade professionals. This year’s class joins inaugural members Marcia Tucker, Julia Buckingham, and Design Denise McGaha as part of the guild.

One of the primary responsibilities of each guild member is to serve as a co-host, along with ROHL VP of Marketing Greg Rohl, for one of four Auth Lux Summits being held in 2018. Each summit is a day-long event exploring What Makes Authentic Luxury.

“We are thrilled to have Lisa, Amy, Mally, and Jonathan as members of the ROHL Auth Lux Designer Guild,” said Rohl, “Each of them has a unique design aesthetic, but at their core they all stand for similar design beliefs that we share at ROHL including authenticity, truth in materials, a commitment to craft and a passion for design. Everything that we convey through our collections."

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Jonathan Rachman – Jonathan Rachman Design

As one of the Bay Area's most celebrated interior designers, Jonathan Rachman brings an international story to all of his work.  Born in Sumatra, Jonathan developed an appreciation of Indonesia’s natural beauty and attention to detail in the craftsmanship of their furniture, textiles, and sculpture. An education in Switzerland afforded him the luxury of traveling across Europe to some of the best antiques markets in the world. Living in Paris, he frequented its famed flea market and developed a keen eye for collections, something for which he’s now well regarded. Rachman is also known for the buying trips he takes with clients around the world. His knowledge of other countries, their markets, and their languages gives him confidence to lead clients to the best each place has to offer.  He opened his first antiques and floral design shop in the heart of San Francisco. It became a favorite of design enthusiasts and the media alike, and Rachman began giving patrons advice on interior design. That led him to start his own design firm.

Lisa Mende, Lisa Mende Design

As the principal of Lisa Mende Design in for over two decades, Lisa is known for her luxury interiors which are modern enough to be livable, yet traditional enough to have a sense of performance.  Vintage pieces and antiques mixed with modern classics and original art are hallmarks of her design aesthetic. Lisa harkens back to her southern roots to create custom interiors centered around family life, tradition, and heritage.  Her portfolio includes a vast range of projects that include everything from historic preservation to new construction as well as commercial design. Her work can be found in the country's most recognized national shelter magazines as well as showhouses from east to west coast. As a sought-after speaker, tastemaker and trend forecaster, Lisa often is asked to serve as a brand ambassador for luxury product lines, companies and events across the country and internationally. Travel to global markets allows her a worldly perspective which she employs in her projects thru cutting-edge technology and furnishings. Lisa is a member of NKBA as well as an Allied Member of ASID.

Amy Vermillion – Amy Vermillion Interiors

As one of the Southeast's leading interior designers, Amy Vermillion believes strongly in the collaborative relationship between client and designer. Amy is known to have an eye for detail that makes the interiors she designs unique and fresh. An expert with color, texture and scale, she not only chooses exquisite fabrics and furnishings but has the innate ability to edit her client's existing interiors in a thoughtful manner. Amy is highly sought after because of her unique approach to home renovation which focuses on architectural finishes, customized details and thoughtful space planning. Amy’s work has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Stark Carpet’s Decorating with Carpets, Charlotte Magazine, Southpark Magazine and Charlotte Home & Garden Magazine among others. She is an Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design from Illinois State University. Outside of her busy design practice, Amy is a member of the Junior League of Charlotte, the Mint Museum and the Daniel Stowe Botanic Garden. When she isn't working with clients, Amy enjoys spending time with her daughter, shooting sporting clay, traveling and gardening.

Mally Skok – Mally Skok Design

Mally Skok is a South African born designer who has run a residential and small commercial interior design firm in Lincoln, MA since 1997. In addition to her design projects, Mally’s love of fabric, color and pattern led her to launch her fabric and wallpaper line in 2008. All of Mally Skok Design fabrics and wallpapers are hand-screened locally in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, and are represented in many prestigious showrooms throughout the US, and Canada. Mally is involved in several local organizations, including the Junior League of Boston Show House, Heading Home to Dinner, and the Emerson Umbrella Arts Association. Mally is also an active member of the Design Bloggers Conference Advisory Board.

ROHL Auth Lux Summits

April 5, 2018 – 11:30 am – 5 pm – Atlanta
June 14, 2018, 11:30 am – 5 pm – Miami
September 27, 2018, 11:30 am – 5 pm – Boston
November 1, 2018, 11:30 am – 5 pm – San Francisco

Follow @ROHLFaucets on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to learn the latest information about the Summits. Be sure to follow the hashtag #AuthLuxGuild for special behind-the-scenes content from the Auth Lux Guild members.

Double Dipping in Pacific Heights

For the first time JRD is hired by the seller and buyer of a property. This Victorian home is evolving again.

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JRD in Jakarta

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