Elle Décor A-List Interior Designer Bennett Leifer blends sophisticated color palettes, historical references and whimsical concepts to create uniquely tailored homes for his clients. The firm is known for its livable, elegant and artful interiors.
Bennett was exposed to Fine Art, Architecture and Interior Design from a young age. He pursued an education in Art History and Business at Skidmore College, which helped him develop both an artistic eye and a thorough understanding of the business side of design. Throughout his career he has worked on projects of all sizes, scope and style and has experience working on projects globally including New York City, Los Angeles, Aspen, Hong Kong and Paris. His eponymous New York based firm was founded in August of 2013, specializing in timeless interiors that are true collaborations between the designers and their clients.
In May 2015, Bennett was a featured designer at the 2015 Kips Bay Decorator Show House. That same year he was named “2015 Stars on the Rise” by the Design and Decoration Building.
Additional honors include: House Beautiful Magazine’s “Next Wave” 2015, Traditional Home Magazine’s “2015 Rising Stars of Design,” Ocean Home Magazine’s “50 Top Interior Designers of 2016,” as well as Ocean Home Magazine’s “Top Coastal Interior Designers of 2018.”
Most recently he has been named one of the “2018 Elle Décor A-List” designers.