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PARIS' STUDIO
Paris Forino established her design studio in 2012 after building a noteworthy body of work for ten years with designers and architects in Sydney and New York. She has steadily gained a reputation for understated elegance fulfilling commissions for homes, multi-family residences, luxury hotels, furniture and accessories.
Function, context and harmony are touchstones in her work, combining tradition with modernity. The arts, couture and travel inspire intelligent, beautiful conceptions that are expertly executed. Her clients enjoy gorgeous interiors and lovely, intelligent objects each with elements that evoke a fulfilling emotional response.
Paris' interior design practice creates fully conceived and finished spaces marked by nuanced consideration of proportions and how humans will encounter, use and move through the environment. Rich details, historical features and clean lines complement the choice of palette, material and texture to convey timeless sophistication and elicit emotional responses. Composed but approachable; exacting but serene.
Paris and her talented, international team have recently completed projects in New York, The Hamptons, Toronto, Miami, Stockholm and elsewhere. She has been featured in Elle Décor, Architectural Digest Online, NBC New York’s Open House TV and Interior Design Magazine as well as being honored as a "Star on the Rise" by Design & Decoration Building. Her studio was ranked by the New York Post as one of the "Top 4 Firms Designing New York City."
Paris holds an honors degree in design from the University of Technology in Sydney.
THE PARIS FORINO TEAM
KATE EMMONS
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
A lifelong designer, Kate has always been drawn to the refined and handcrafted. After studying Interior Architecture at the University of Oregon, Kate moved to New York City to begin her career in design. Kate joined Paris in launching Paris Forino Design in 2012.
CY WILSON
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
After studying at the University of Cincinnati DAAP, Cy moved to NYC by way of Toronto to begin his career in hospitality interiors with Yabu Pushelberg. Cy believes design is relevant most when it is moving forward and exploring new forms.
PETYA TONCHEVA
PROJECT DESIGNER
Strongly committed to design excellence, sustainability, and social purpose, Petya is an NCIDQ certified interior designer and an ambassador to the Director-at-Large at the board of directors at ASID New York Metro Chapter.
EMMA KATE BARNES
PROJECT DESIGNER
Emma Kate Barnes holds a Masters of Architecture degree from the University of Technology, Sydney. From working in both architecture and design, she has a predilection towards creating space and special moments, each particular to the client.
UANN DONG
PROJECT DESIGNER
Uann studied Fine Art in Interior Design and graduated from Pratt Institute. Her passion for interior design is carried out through the play of color, pattern, texture & scale, with goals to achieve the balance between aesthetic and functionality.
DEBRA KOVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Debra loves to help make the magic happen with project installations as well as being the administrative director. Her time off is spent being an art enthusiast and hanging out at the art studio.
MALCOLM FOX
OPERATIONS
With years of corporate management experience under his belt, Malcolm lends his business acumen to Paris Forino. Malcolm graduated from the Global Executive MBA program jointly run by Columbia Business School and London Business School.