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Renowned for devising robustly elegant interiors, Jeffrey Bilhuber is a master at marrying classic forms with 21st-century comfort and style—“tradition with horsepower,” he calls it. While employing a diverse design language, his work invariably exudes American verve and optimism. As he celebrates the 30th anniversary of his Manhattan-based firm, Bilhuber says, “I feel I’ve hit my stride.” Thanks to a healthy slate of residential and hospitality projects, the designer routinely darts around the country and is expanding his global reach, fielding inquiries from the Middle East, Asia, and the Caribbean. With a client list that includes Mariska Hargitay, Iman and David Bowie, and advertising eminence Trey Laird , Bilhuber has a well-earned reputation for a hardworking hands-on approach. “Great decorating is about communication,” he says. “And we always aim to exceed expectations.” bilhuberom

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