Episode 343: Dan Mazzarini

Million Dollar Decorating

After graduating with a BA Interior Design from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Dan Mazzarini began his career working with Kramer Design Group in New York City. He was quickly made lead designer on the global re-launch of the Michael Kors brand, a $30 million project that saw his designs implemented in over 2,000 locations in the U.S. and abroad. As Design Director with Kramer, he directed projects for clients such as Calvin Klein, John Varvatos, Shiseido, Movado, Narciso Rodriguez, Waterworks and Nautica. In 2006, Dan Mazzarini was tapped by Ralph Lauren to join its renowned store design team. During his 6 years as Director of Decorative for Polo Store Development, he helped develop the diverse range of aesthetics of the entire Ralph Lauren family of brands. In his current role as partner in BHDM, his own firm, his roll is that of interpreter, narrator, curator and manger. With a keen skill to intuit the essence of a client, he conjures up a unique story to create a design with both familiarity and the unexpected concurrently. Since 2012, the firm has worked on a diverse array of residential and commercial projects, including high profile hotels, restaurants, and retail. Their work has been featured in ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST, TRAD HOME, WALLPAPER, THE NEW YORK TIMES, INTERIOR DESIGN, and HOSPITALITY DESIGN. Explore Dan's Website here