Davina Ogilvie is the founder of New York-based custom window treatments company Wovn Home. Growing up in Bangkok, Thailand, Ogilvie was always surrounded by beautiful window treatments and decorative elements. When moving to New York, she was surprised by the lack of embellishment that is typical in the Western design sphere. Drawing on her experience in the fashion industry, Ogilvie launched Wovn home in 2019 to fill the need for high-quality, exciting custom window treatments. Learn more about Davina Ogilvie in this week’s Maker Monday.
These Roman shades are tailored for a sophisticated look with elegant lines. This style features structured ribbing for even pleating when opening and closing.
Andrew Joseph: Which room in the house do you find yourself working from the most? Why? How does this inform your thoughts about architecture?
Davina Ogilvie: Outside of my home office, I find myself working in my living room the most. It has a great flow and is very open with abundant natural light that feels calming, which helps me focus. I live in a classic prewar building in New York full of original architectural details and the ones in the living room are particularly lovely so I take them all in as I work and go throughout my day. When the architecture is right, everything else falls in line.
AJ: What’s one ingredient you put in everything?
DO: Hot Sauce! Especially Sriracha which takes me back to my days growing up in Bangkok and the spicy cuisine that I love.
These flat top drapes are effortless and airy. A versatile style that gives any room a calm and easy going feel. Photography by Scott Sanford.
AJ: What’s inspiring you in life (in the industry) right now?
DO: I find the brand collaborations Wovn is working on so energizing and inspiring. I’m able to work with people that I share a lot in common with, but they come at the process from a different angle. I love the education and simply the fun of it. With things starting to open up from COVID, it’s been wonderful to meet and interact with people in the industry in person again. I’m newly invigorated and excited about what’s ahead.
AJ: What’s the best thing that happened to you this month?
DO: The month’s highlight was definitely the opening of the Brooklyn Designer Showhouse. Wovn Home was a sponsor, and it was a total delight and pleasure to work with such a breadth of talent to create custom window treatments for their spaces. Then actually walking through and seeing how every distinct room came together was incredible; when you opened each door it was like entering a completely different jewel box.
The euro pleat drapes are elegant and sophisticated. Offering a voluminous look that will truly make a statement. Photography by Landon Vonderschmidt.
AJ: If you had one more hour in the day what would you do with it?
DO: Cooking instead of ordering food online! Running a business and raising children takes up most of my time, and I’ve fallen out the habit of cooking at home. I remind myself that one of the pleasures of living in New York is having access to great food anytime and anywhere—that helps ease the guilt!
AJ: How would you define your work in three words?
DO: How about three phrases?! Wovn Home is bespoke but playful; luxurious but approachable; and classic but current.
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