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Inspiring Design Legends
As Coco Chanel was to fashion, Dorothy Draper was to decorating.
She was a bold pioneer, dominating the field, not only in New York but nationally, from 1925 to 1960 when she was named the most influential tastemaker in America.
Draper became her own brand, long before that was ever done. She put out newspaper and magazine columns, how-to books, and even holiday wrapping paper. She was on the covers of Time and Life magazines. Interiors she did were widely described as "draperized."
Extending her influence far beyond residential interiors, Draper made her mark on big-city hotels, resorts, offices, department stores, and apartment buildings-she even styled automobile and airplane interiors.
Famous Draper Quotes
"I'll always put in one controversial item, it makes people talk."
"If you are collector, let other people share your pride and joy. Don't sprinkle your collection out of sight in a meaningless jumble. Notice how groups of small objects, when they are well arranged, become important and effective. Remember that repetition is a form of emphasis."
"Decorating is just sheer fun: a delight in color, an awareness of balance, a feeling for lighting, a sense of style, a zest for life and an amused enjoyment of the smart accessories of the moment."
Did You Know?
Draper shot to fame in 1939 with her book, Decorating Is Fun! which empowered housewives to learn to decorate. She was the Design Director for Goodhousekeeping magazine during the 1940s. | 
