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meet the founder / Ariel Okin

Ariel Okin is the founder of her eponymous New York-based firm, Ariel Okin Interiors, specializing in luxury projects across the country. Known for creating warm, livable and elegant spaces, with an edited, contemporary and practical approach, Okin employs a deft use of color, an emphasis on clean lines, and a mix of bespoke and antique items. No two projects are alike; Ariel believes every home should reflect its owner.

Okin has been named to prestigious industry lists such as House Beautiful’s Next Wave, Architectural Digest's Pro List, Luxe’s Gold List, House & Garden UK's Gold List, and Better Homes & Gardens Color Star. Her first book with Rizzoli, "The Happy Home: Layered Interiors for Joyful Living", is a best-selling monograph that deep dives into the firm's last decade of work.

Ariel and AOI's projects have been profiled in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Domino, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine, among others. A longtime contributing writer at Vogue, Okin helms her media company, Fenimore Lane, an editorial and e-commerce site, and hosts the design podcast, Talk Shop: A Fenimore Lane Production, a top 10 in the US design podcast. Ariel lives in the suburbs of New York with her husband, two daughters, and their dog, Charlie.

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The happy home

Since opening her eponymous firm a decade ago, Ariel Okin has established herself as a powerhouse in the design industry. Her deft use of color and thoughtful, fresh take on traditional interiors that are warm, livable, and elegant have helped her garner celebrity clients, an ever-growing social media following, and a place on House Beautiful’s Next Wave list and Luxe and House & Garden’s Gold Lists.

Okin’s first book is an exploration of how best to create a joyful home, and her belief that the best spaces reflect the stories of their inhabitants. The houses featured include projects from across the country—from Southampton to New Canaan, Palm Beach to Park Slope—as well as Okin’s own house in New York. As a design journalist in addition to her interiors work, Okin has written the book herself, and it’s rich with advice and inspiration for creating spaces that are as welcoming and personal as they are functional. Whether for a young family just purchasing their first home or a design connoisseur with an extensive library, this book will appeal to everyone seeking to transform their house into a warm and inviting home.

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