Shawn Henderson: Lightness, Flexibility and Cleanliness

Shawn Henderson believes he has a responsibility to inform his work with integrity. That means respecting the environment in every sense of the word: using craftsmen whose work is true to their art forms, working with sustainable materials, using vintage furnishings and choosing products that are honestly produced and made.

Shawn Henderson’s creative process begins by listening to clients, then contemplating how design can make their lives more beautiful. The beauty is in the details: lightness, flexibility and cleanliness. He sees newfound beauty in old materials and furnishings and often reclaims them in fresh new ways. The furniture that he designs reflects familiar forms, but the lines are pared down and purer. Often he is drawn to serene palettes punctuated with rich splashes of color. No one element stands out – the layers and unexpected mix achieve a harmonious balance.

“Great interiors should be layered with the unexpected.” – Shawn Henderson

Shawn Henderson’s work has been published in Architectural Digest, Veranda, Elle Decor, Luxe, House Beautiful, and The New York Times. he has also had the great honor of being named to the AD100, Architectural Digest’s annual compendium of the world’s top designers.

Accolades aside, however, Shawn Henderson’s greatest satisfaction comes from creating homes that are comfortable, tactile and inviting to live in, and that embody the personalities of his wonderful clients.