-
-
Nate Berkus found fame as Oprah's go-to interior designer. He regularly appears on the The Oprah Winfrey Show and runs his own design firm, Chicago-based Nate Berkus Associates.
-
Fast Facts:
- Started career as an intern in Paris at Dominique Aurientis and Chicago at Leslie Hindman AuctioneersOfficial Site: Nate Berkus
- Started the company Nate Berkus Associates in 1995 at the age of 24Official Site: Nate Berkus
- Nate Berkus Associates requires a $50,000 minimum budget
- Clients include: Wolfgang Puck, Barney's New York, W Hotels and Kirstie AlleyOfficial Site: Nate Berkus
- Has been featured in the magazines ELLE décor, Lucky, Domino and more
- Grew up in the suburbs of MinneapolisOfficial Site: Nate Berkus
- Berkus' mother is also an interior designerOfficial Site: Nate Berkus
- Graduate of Lake Forest CollegeOfficial Site: Nate Berkus
- Published the book Home Rules: Transform the Place You Live into a Place You'll Love, in 2005, which became a New York Times Best SellerOfficial Site: Nate Berkus
- Started his own radio show in 2006, The Nate Berkus ShowOfficial Site: Nate Berkus
- In 2008, Berkus hosted the show Oprah's Big GiveOfficial Site: Nate Berkus
- In 2008 he debuted his new home line on the Home Shopping NetworkOfficial Site: Nate Berkus
Private Life
Berkus had been dating shoe designer Brian Atwood for two years, as of January 2009. Berkus has said he would like to marry Atwood and have kids, if it was legal for gay couples.After Elton (Blog): Interview With Nate Berkus of "Oprah's Big Give" (March 11, 2008)-
-
Nate Berkus on Amazon
-
Nate Berkus Tufted Headboard - King
Looking for understated yet warm style in your bedroom? The Nate Berkus Tufted Headboard makes the room feel complete. Handmade and upholstered for the utmost comfort, this furnitu...Amazon
-
Nate Berkus Star-Studded Mirror
Amazon.com: Nate Berkus Star-Studded Mirror: Kitchen & DiningAmazon
-
-
Discovering Home with Laurie Smith: Find Your Personal Style - $19.95
Amazon.com: Discovering Home with Laurie Smith: Find Your Personal Style (9780696224065): Laurie Smith: BooksAmazon
-
Decorating Idea Book (Idea Books) - $24.95
Amazon.com: Decorating Idea Book (Idea Books): Heather Paper: BooksAmazon
-
-
Nate Berkus Questions
-
I have a design question. If a kitchen has pine colored cabinets what color paint would look the best? 4 AnswersI'd go with earth tones: browns, tans, foliage green colors. Pine is a beautiful wood and pairs nicely with a natural color. read more -
Is Nate Berkus on Twitter? 1 AnswerAfter a lot of searching it doesn't seem like Nate Berkus has a Twitter account. It looks like he might have had one or somebody registered on in his name as th... read more -
How can I email Nate Berkus I really want a Nate makeover...can I be that lucky??? 1 AnswerYou can contact Nate Berkus through is website at http://www.nateberkus.com/newclientform.php If you just have a general question you can call his office at 312... read more -
How can I email Nate Berkus I really want a Nate makeover...can I be that lucky??? 1 AnswerNate's email address doesn't seem to be available, but if you go to http://www.nateberkus.com/inspiration_form.php you can sign up for Nate's mailing list. or t... read more
-
-
Nate Berkus Timeline
- 1971: Born in Southern California
- 1994: Graduated from Lake Forest College
- 1995: Founded Nate Berkus Associates
- 2001: Designed a set for The Oprah Winfrey Show
- 2004: Lost his partner, Fernando Bengoechea, in the Indian Ocean Tsunami
- 2005: Home Rules




