Jeremiah Brent on Typography, Brancusi, Marble Yards + More

Jeremiah Brent always appreciated his own natural talent, but the first time that someone became emotional upon walking into a space he had designed was when he realized that interiors were his true calling. “It really showed me how much impact a home can have, and that this work was about far more than just design,” he says. “It was about shaping how people live and feel.”

Travel serves as an endless source of inspiration for Brent, who has seen nearly every corner of the globe. Yet it was the canals of Venice, Italy, that made a lasting impression. The beauty of this particular place, for Brent, lies in its inconvenience. The city can only be navigated by foot or boat, and it is this very resistance to the frenetic pace of modern life that gives the destination an enduring appeal.

In 2012 Brent founded his eponymous firm, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles. With an emphasis on personalization, he utilizes his intuition and aesthetic sensibilities to envision residential and commercial interiors that are not only beautiful but also evoke emotion for each client.

As a television host and collaborator on custom product lines for companies like Crate & Barrel and California Closets, Brent brings his signature style to households around the world. He’s also an author, and in his first book, The Space That Keeps You, he shares what gives our homes meaning.

While Brent promotes all things creative, he is surprisingly obsessed with politics and advocacy. “I’ve always been fascinated by how storytelling, communication, and design shape the way people engage with ideas,” he notes. “In another life, I’d love to explore that intersection.”

Today, Jeremiah Brent joins us for Friday Five!

Maya Angelou, 1978 \\\ Photo: Marlene Callahan Wallace \\\ Copyright: Public Domain

1. Maya Angelou’s Poetry

Anytime you don’t have the words for something, she’s written them for you with clarity and grace. It’s an art form I envy, yet one I look for ways to translate into my own work at the same time.

Photo: Jeremiah Brent

2. Marble Slab Yards

There’s something about walking through rows of stone and searching for the perfect piece that will define a space. There are endless textures, variations, and tones – each piece is a work of art in and of itself.

Photo: Lareu & Gonzalez for Jeremiah Brent Design

3. Typography

I’ve always been drawn to the art and architecture found within it. It holds the same themes as interior design – it’s all a balance of shape, proportion, and rhythm.

Photo: Courtesy of 5 Continents Editions

I was gifted this book filled with never-before-seen photographs of men who, over the past century, found ways to celebrate their love – even when the world didn’t always allow it. I was so emotional seeing the photos for the first time and instantly reminded of how grateful I am to be able to live my truth, love freely, and build a family.

Photo: Edward Steichen \\\ Copyright: Public Domain

5. Brancusi’s Studio

It’s one of my favorite spaces of all time. Perfectly lived in, completely intentional. Every object, every tool, every sculpture feels considered but never over-polished.

Works by Jeremiah Brent:

Brentwood Home \\\ Photo: Trevor Tondro

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Anna Zappia is a New York City-based writer and editor with a passion for textiles, and she can often be found at a fashion exhibit or shopping for more books. Anna writes the Friday Five column, as well as commercial content.