Sheila Bridges, who opened her design practice in 1993, has been named America’s Best Interior Designer by Time Magazine and CNN and is known for her classic yet versatile design aesthetic and critical eye. Bridges has solved difficult design problems and created beautiful residents and spaces for a diverse group of clients, including Harlem offices for former President Bill Clinton, and more recently, the redecoration of the official residence of former Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Bridges’ Harlem Toile de Juoy is an iconic and culturally rich design that combines historical French motifs with African American narratives. Bridges created it in 2005 after feeling unseen and unrepresented in mainstream design. It has made its mark in multiple home product categories and collaborations, including partnerships with Williams-Sonoma & Williams-Sonoma Home, Le Creuset, Wedgwood, The Shade Store and The Inside. Bridges’ experience extends well beyond her 30-year-tenure in interior design. She has hosted four seasons of Sheila Bridges: Designer Living on the Fine Living Network. It’s a lifestyle show where she introduces viewers to new locales, design professionals and trends each week. She has also been a regular contributor on NBC’s Today show, appeared on Oprah, and has been featured in many publications such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and House and Garden.
