Dallas-Based Interior Designer Doniphan Moore is the principal of Doniphan Moore Interiors, a design firm with projects nationwide. Born and raised in Kentucky, Moore intuitively mixes period furnishings with modern moments for unexpected spaces. Known for his varied color palettes, wallpapers, and custom pieces, Moore has carved out a design niche for himself. Learn more about Doniphan Moore in this week’s Designer Friday.
Centering this room is a KGBL showstopper: their newest addition to the Johansson collection, the Bar. The aluminum frame is lacquered in a warm cumin ochre which offsets the tones of the South American Ziricote and solid Silicon Bronze hardware.
Andrew Joseph: What is something you hope to see trending in design in the future?
Doniphan Moore: I hope to see a Renaissance of antiques and rich patinas trending in the design future.
AJ: What’s your design pet peeve?
DM: I have a few. My design pet peeves are sloppy architectural details, fake marble (i.e. quartz that tries to be marble), and colorful or saturated paint colors on textured walls, which lacks any kind of restraint.
A moody dressing room features multiple iconic chairs, such as the Knoll Barcelona chair and an olive green slipper back chair. The graphic tapestry in the back offers a serenity to the room while harmonizing with the rest of its surroundings. Built-in cabinetry and closets in natural wood make this room feel easy while still being highly designed.
AJ: How would you describe your personal style?
DM: I would describe my personal style as sprezzatura. I try very hard to make things look effortless, but I’m often drawn to the complicated path from an interior design perspective. I relish in the details and the craftsmanship of things that are not easily reproduced. From a fashion and tactile perspective, I just love comfortable, fine textiles. I think my personal style is easier for others to explain, as I have so many different influences and interests. I’m the kind of person that loves an eccentric costume as much as I love a uniform.
The teal blue wet bar is a beautiful spot for crafting drinks. The golden drawer handles and faucet along with the slate-colored marble backsplash give a decadent contrast.
AJ: Style or design icon?
DM: I have personally never been a big fan of the idea of icons, but style influences are everywhere. Some that come to mind are Thom Browne, Stephen Gambrel, who is masterful and a constant source of inspiration, Jean-Michel Frank, Adolf Loos, Edward Wormley, and I have also always loved the work of Henri Samuel.
AJ: If you could live in any home in a movie or television series, what would it be?
DM: Although not in a movie, I love Thom Browne’s new house designed by David Kleinberg and can imagine myself there. I also think the houses from Meet Joe Black, A Single Man, or Father of The Bride (I just want that wedding tent!) are all up my alley.
Photography by Pelle Waldro.
About the Designer | Doniphan Moore’s layered interiors —known for their varied color palettes, wallpapers, and custom pieces —are meticulously detailed and reflective of each individual client’s lifestyle. “True luxury exists in enjoying and lingering in one’s personal space,” says Moore. He continues, “My projects share a traditional sensibility enhanced by uncommon details curated from the owner’s way of living.” From intimate high-rises to gracious homes, his mix of the masculine and feminine creates inspirational narratives that are as diverse as they are well-dressed. “My influences can be identified through the subtle nuances in my work,” says Moore. “The silhouette of a piece of furniture, a certain color combination or a mixture of materials that I choose habitually reflects art or references fashion.”
Based in Dallas, Texas, Moore, whose identifiable work is inspired by both the past and the present, has been featured in numerous shelter publications and recognized with multiple design awards.
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