Lamps Plus and Domino Magazine hosted a meet and greet for Domino Magazine's new editor Jessica Romm Perez on February 18th and we were lucky enough to sit down with her and ask a few questions!
10 Questions for Jessica Romm Perez:
1. The best design advice I ever received is:
- Only buy pieces you love!
2. When decorating, you should splurge on:
- The best sofa you can afford and beautiful lighting set on dimmers.
3. Favorite four:
a. Color: Cream and pale grey
b. Furniture piece: George Sherlock sofa
c. Lighting: Serge Mouille-inspired lighting
d. Accessory: Lots of books and soft cashmere throws
4. Right now I'm obsessed with:
- Gradient walls, Milo Baughman, vintage safari chairs and midcentury French lighting.
5. My home is:
- My happy place
6. Who are your style icons?:
- Phoebe Philo, Sophie Buhai, and Isabel Marant
7. How important is lighting to your design?:
- The most important. I live for natural light and can't stand overhead lighting that is too strong. Lighting choices are critically important for creating the vibe and mood you want at home.
8. What design tip can you share about lighting?:
- Always use DIMMERS! And make sure to have an even amount of light sources in a room. Also, if you're renting, change out the lighting fixtures for something you love. It makes ALL the difference and is such a simple upgrade.
9. What do you see as the next design trend?:
- It's all about mixed materials! Brass and marble, wood and linen. I love things that are textural and have a personality. Scandinavian everything, 80s inspired geometry, soft pink, and sculptural, midcentury French lighting.
10. What is one "trick of the trade" that you implement in your designs?
- The right light bulb can be a game changer!
Thank you again to Jessica Romm Perez of Domino Magazine! Come back next week and see some of the "domino loves" styles from Lamps Plus!
Photo by Taylor Jewell