Ingrao, Inc.
Ingrao, Inc - Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper.
If you could have a second home anywhere, where would you live? We love our house in the Caribbean, but we would never rule out Rome.
What are three words to describe your style?
1. Progressive 2. Timeless 3. Elemental - Tony
Tell us about your childhood bedroom?
Small, warm and cozy like a Lion’s den. - Tony
My bedroom had a bolstered daybed in it, where you would take out the side pillows for sleeping. - Randy
What’s the first investment piece you ever bought for your house? I purchased an ancient Roman bronze leg - Tony
In the history of design, if you could hire any designer other than yourself, who would it be? Charles de Beistegui. We are inspired by his home, Chateau de Groussay. We actually have bronze andirons from the estate sale, in our home in the Hamptons. - Randy
No room is complete without good lighting! - Randy
People think of me as an extrovert, but I am really an introvert.
Things you omit from:
A flower arrangement - garish gladiolas or birds of paradise -Randy
An hors d’oeuvre platter – Steak tartare - Randy
A bar cabinet – plastic glassware or crème de menthe –Randy
A song for:
Dinner at home Blue by Miles Davis – Randy
Working at your desk – anything Coldplay - Randy
Going for a run - anything pop – Tony
Biggest Vice? Freezing martinis! -- Randy
If you were on an Ambien high and internet shopping, what would you buy?
Another horse or a yacht! -Randy
Do your clothes reflect your design sensibility, if so, how?
Yes, current and expressive. - Tony
Who is your star crush? Daniel Craig, Henry Cavill, Claire Foy and Margot Robbie - Tony and Randy !
What is the thing you would never do on a project, but don’t detest when you see others do it? China dishes on a wall as art. - Randy
For posterity, what would you like your work to be known for? Forward thinking with an appreciation for all periods of design and architecture. - Tony
PHOTO BY THOMAS LOOF
A Few Favorites:
Movie: A Philadelphia Story - Randy
Book: Tai-pan by James Clavell - Randy
Scent: Green Irish Tweed by Creed - Randy
The fabric you always come back to: silk mohair - Tony
Dream project: a grand English Country home - Randy
Meal: Thanksgiving - Randy
Drink: Martini - Randy
Hotel: Hotel du Cap - Tony
Travel Destination: Solenborg in St. John – our home - Tony
Artist: Rothko or Pollack - Tony
Thing to collect obsessively: stylish clothing or shoes - Tony
Era in the history of design: Baroque - Tony
Museum: the V&A - Tony
Paint Color that always look great: Greige - Randy
Favorite person to follow on Instagram: n/a
Dogs, Cats, or No Pets? Dachshunds - Randy
