Nate Berkus lives by the maxim that your home should tell your story, with what you love most collected and assembled in one place. Revolutionizing countless homes throughout the world, he knows how to create the most stylish interiors imaginable.
Nate spoke to Upscale Living magazine about his love for his work, and husband Jeremiah Brent and their daughter Poppy.
Did you have an influence in your youth that shaped your career path"

My mother was an interior designer growing up, and that had a big influence on me.
When and why did you decide to become an interior designer"

My first job out of college was at an auction house in Chicago. I learnt so much about antiques, vintage, etc. From there it was a natural segue into designing interiors. 
You started your design firm at the age of 24 and more than two decades later, you are still going strong. What and who inspires you"

I have been so lucky to have been doing for this for as long as I have. Travel inspires me, as does architecture, art, fashion, and jewelry. My husband Jeremiah Brent is a big inspiration.
What are / have been your biggest challenges in your career"

I have been very lucky to have been doing this for as long I have. There have been mistakes along the way for sure. The trick is to learn from them and do better next time.
Important lessons along the way"

When someone tells you who they are, believe them. That?s a great Maya Angelou quote.

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