“Furniture is a natural progression for me as a designer,” explains interior designer, Curtis Popp. That’s why the celebrated architecture and interior decor guru – who’s had work featured in Interior Design, Dwell, and Interni & Décor magazines – has begun directing his home-related design talents towards producing beautifully crafted furniture. The first offering in production by his CPopp Workshop is the Soft Side Table from the Soft Collection. The table and collection get their names from the items’ lack of hard edges, which Curtis designed to make the pieces feel more accessible. Welcome your week with Curtis’s inspiration in today’s 10 ANSWERS.
1. How would you describe your work in three words?
Thoughtful, timeless, playful.
2. Who is your creative role model?
Nick Cave for his darkness Erroll Morris for his honesty, Mies for his rigidity and Philippe Starck for his sense of humor.
3. If you had an extra hour each day what would you do with it?
Read.
4. What place in the world most inspires you and why?
Lake Tahoe, because of its sheer size and beauty and it is a place where I spent much of my youth.
5. If you could do a different job for a day what would it be and why?
A chef because I love to eat and make others happy.
6. What is your favorite homemade gift to give?
A mix CD.
7. What is your favorite object in your home?
The many paintings my artist father has given me over the years.
8. What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Never abandon your dreams, no matter what the naysayers say or think.
9. What websites do you use for inspiration?
Not sure I use websites for inspiration, but I like to read local blogs about food, music, design and art.
10. When do you consider a piece of your work complete?
Not sure I ever do, inevitably I see something I would or should have done differently.
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