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Paul Latham Design, LLC is a Manhattan based interior design firm specializing in high‐end residential and commercial design. Established in 2005, our projects range from townhouses and lofts in the city to Hamptons retreats and headquarters of international companies. Central to our philosophy is the synergy between designer and client, the creation of beautiful and magical spaces that reflect the personality of each client. The goal is to make a space come to life – to bring unity, yet leave room for surprises and the unexpected.

PAUL LATHAM

Founder and Principal, Paul believes in making a space liveable with the imaginative blend of old and new infused by a modern sensibility. Informed by his interest in architecture, landscape design and art, he creates harmonious interiors that are both exciting and timeless. Formerly Design Director at Benjamin Noriega‐Ortiz, Paul has over 25 years of professional interior design experience and has worked on residences for Lenny Kravitz, Laura Esquivel, Sean Combs, and Mark Seliger to name a few. Paul’s other notable projects include the Frank Lloyd Wright House in New Canaan, CT and an Elsie de Wolfe townhouse in Manhattan. Originally from upstate New York, Paul studied in Italy and received a BA in Interior Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York. He has been featured on HGTV and in international design magazines.

KELLY VANOLI

Kelly, a senior designer at Paul Latham Design, holds a BFA in Interior Design from FIT and has fifteen years of professional interior design experience. She has been an integral part of our team for over eleven years and has overseen numerous projects ranging from private residences in Manhattan, homes in Westchester, New York, and retreats in the Hamptons. Prior to joining Paul Latham Design, Kelly has worked on many international projects in both high‐end residential and hospitality design, as well as in luxury retail. Her work ranged from private residences and hotels in London, getaways in Italy and the Bahamas, as well as luxury retail in Beverly Hills. Kelly’s true passion lies in residential design. She believes in creating beautiful environments that reflect a clients’ sensibilities and seamlessly fit with their lifestyles.