ALVIN WAYNE
-Residential Interior Designer based in NYC
-Lifestyle editor @aodmagazine
-1:1 consultations via @theexpert
-alvin@alvinwayne.com
@icff_official 2026.
This year’s conversations centered around craftsmanship, materiality, innovation, and how design shapes the way we live, both at home and beyond it. Everywhere I turned, there was a deeper sense of intention. Sculptural forms. Rich textures. Thoughtful materials. Designs that invite you to slow down and truly experience them.
What stood out most wasn’t just what felt new, but how beautifully the old and new existed together. Alongside emerging ideas and contemporary design, there were incredible vintage pieces woven throughout, proving once again that a layered space with history and contrast will always feel timeless. Sometimes a little old mixed with new is exactly the way to go.
As a designer, I left inspired by the brands and makers redefining modern living through emotion, storytelling, and craft. Here’s a recap of what stayed with me from the international contemporary furniture fair 2026.
#ICFF #ICFF2026 #nycxdesign
An evening in New York with friends of belarteSTUDIO, co-hosted together with @alvinwayne .
A dinner to gather our community around conversation, design, inspiration and art. The kind of night that reminds us how meaningful it is to create spaces where people can connect, share ideas and simply be together.
Feeling especially grateful for our NYC community and everyone who joined us around the table.
Photographer: @hoshijoell
Florals: @oliveefloral
what is your take on more color?
theROLODEX | @alvinwayne
Alvin's cheat sheet to a #renovation is here:
Favorite white paint → 'Swiss Coffee' by Benjamin Moore (@benjaminmoore )
Favorite moody paint → 'Mocha' by Benjamin Moore (@benjaminmoore)
Painter → GO WITH YOUR GC REC!
Best stone yard →BAS Stone @basstonenyc
Current stone obsession → Amazonia Composite
Stone fabricator → Beyond Stone @beyondstonenyc
Designer to look out for → Rochelle Jordan
General contractor → Emilio Lucas
Upholsterer → Stitchroom @trystitchroom
Trend prediction → MORE COLOR in LESS OBVIOUS APPLICATIONS
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#TheRolodex — before I was a design professional™️ I remember buying my first home + feeling totally overwhelmed by how to approach the design journey. I would have *died* to work with an interior designer or architect but put every dollar I had into my down payment! I stalked some of my fave designers to see what I could learn from them but I didn’t find much... now as a designer, I know why us designers get some damn protective over great vendors (hint: they are hard to find!) but this series is for everyone out there who is just trying to MAKE IT HAPPEN I FEEL YOU. 🫡
#interiordesign #homerenovation #homedesignIdeas swike
What was once a dark wood paneled room anchored by an oversized stone fireplace and floral drapery is now light, open, airy, and completely transformed into a listening room designed around atmosphere, music, and the view beyond.
In this reimagined 1950s Spanish Revival turned California modern home, the family room became a space designed entirely around feeling. Overlooking the backyard pool and the city beyond, every detail was meant to create atmosphere and set a mood.
Music was always meant to be part of the experience here. The room carries a quiet rhythm layered with pieces and moments that reflect a deep connection to sound, creativity, and culture without overpowering the space itself.
We kept the palette neutral, but layered in texture throughout. Stainless steel mixed with warm wood tones. The original stone fireplace and ceiling beams bringing history and character back into the space. The rug adding subtle pattern play and texture underfoot.
Nothing feels overly designed. Just warm, inviting, and immersive.
Videography @ethanbarber.co
Styling @eyypablo
Renovation @neptunerenovation

As a designer, I’m endlessly curious about how other creatives work. What drives them? Why do they make what they make? What does the process look like before the finished piece ever reaches the world?
That curiosity is really what In Studio With is about for @aodmagazine It’s an opportunity to step inside the minds, spaces, and practices of creatives I admire. To ask questions, to learn, and honestly, to be a little nosy in the best way possible. Because I’ve learned that curiosity will always teach you something.
For this edition, I visited @chalatoprakstudio inside her Brooklyn studio, where porcelain quite literally blooms under her hands.
As both a designer, collector, and proud owner of one of her pieces, I’ve long been drawn to the quiet poetry in her work. There’s a softness and intention to her forms that feels human.
From the moment I walked in and was greeted with a warm smile, Bruno Mars playing in the background, surrounded by sculptural forms, clay blocks, and works in progress, I was completely in awe.
Check out the full article on aodmagazine.com.

As a designer, I’m endlessly curious about how other creatives work. What drives them? Why do they make what they make? What does the process look like before the finished piece ever reaches the world?
That curiosity is really what In Studio With is about for @aodmagazine It’s an opportunity to step inside the minds, spaces, and practices of creatives I admire. To ask questions, to learn, and honestly, to be a little nosy in the best way possible. Because I’ve learned that curiosity will always teach you something.
For this edition, I visited @chalatoprakstudio inside her Brooklyn studio, where porcelain quite literally blooms under her hands.
As both a designer, collector, and proud owner of one of her pieces, I’ve long been drawn to the quiet poetry in her work. There’s a softness and intention to her forms that feels human.
From the moment I walked in and was greeted with a warm smile, Bruno Mars playing in the background, surrounded by sculptural forms, clay blocks, and works in progress, I was completely in awe.
Check out the full article on aodmagazine.com.

As a designer, I’m endlessly curious about how other creatives work. What drives them? Why do they make what they make? What does the process look like before the finished piece ever reaches the world?
That curiosity is really what In Studio With is about for @aodmagazine It’s an opportunity to step inside the minds, spaces, and practices of creatives I admire. To ask questions, to learn, and honestly, to be a little nosy in the best way possible. Because I’ve learned that curiosity will always teach you something.
For this edition, I visited @chalatoprakstudio inside her Brooklyn studio, where porcelain quite literally blooms under her hands.
As both a designer, collector, and proud owner of one of her pieces, I’ve long been drawn to the quiet poetry in her work. There’s a softness and intention to her forms that feels human.
From the moment I walked in and was greeted with a warm smile, Bruno Mars playing in the background, surrounded by sculptural forms, clay blocks, and works in progress, I was completely in awe.
Check out the full article on aodmagazine.com.
As a designer, I’m endlessly curious about how other creatives work. What drives them? Why do they make what they make? What does the process look like before the finished piece ever reaches the world?
That curiosity is really what In Studio With is about for @aodmagazine It’s an opportunity to step inside the minds, spaces, and practices of creatives I admire. To ask questions, to learn, and honestly, to be a little nosy in the best way possible. Because I’ve learned that curiosity will always teach you something.
For this edition, I visited @chalatoprakstudio inside her Brooklyn studio, where porcelain quite literally blooms under her hands.
As both a designer, collector, and proud owner of one of her pieces, I’ve long been drawn to the quiet poetry in her work. There’s a softness and intention to her forms that feels human.
From the moment I walked in and was greeted with a warm smile, Bruno Mars playing in the background, surrounded by sculptural forms, clay blocks, and works in progress, I was completely in awe.
Check out the full article on aodmagazine.com.

As a designer, I’m endlessly curious about how other creatives work. What drives them? Why do they make what they make? What does the process look like before the finished piece ever reaches the world?
That curiosity is really what In Studio With is about for @aodmagazine It’s an opportunity to step inside the minds, spaces, and practices of creatives I admire. To ask questions, to learn, and honestly, to be a little nosy in the best way possible. Because I’ve learned that curiosity will always teach you something.
For this edition, I visited @chalatoprakstudio inside her Brooklyn studio, where porcelain quite literally blooms under her hands.
As both a designer, collector, and proud owner of one of her pieces, I’ve long been drawn to the quiet poetry in her work. There’s a softness and intention to her forms that feels human.
From the moment I walked in and was greeted with a warm smile, Bruno Mars playing in the background, surrounded by sculptural forms, clay blocks, and works in progress, I was completely in awe.
Check out the full article on aodmagazine.com.

As a designer, I’m endlessly curious about how other creatives work. What drives them? Why do they make what they make? What does the process look like before the finished piece ever reaches the world?
That curiosity is really what In Studio With is about for @aodmagazine It’s an opportunity to step inside the minds, spaces, and practices of creatives I admire. To ask questions, to learn, and honestly, to be a little nosy in the best way possible. Because I’ve learned that curiosity will always teach you something.
For this edition, I visited @chalatoprakstudio inside her Brooklyn studio, where porcelain quite literally blooms under her hands.
As both a designer, collector, and proud owner of one of her pieces, I’ve long been drawn to the quiet poetry in her work. There’s a softness and intention to her forms that feels human.
From the moment I walked in and was greeted with a warm smile, Bruno Mars playing in the background, surrounded by sculptural forms, clay blocks, and works in progress, I was completely in awe.
Check out the full article on aodmagazine.com.

As a designer, I’m endlessly curious about how other creatives work. What drives them? Why do they make what they make? What does the process look like before the finished piece ever reaches the world?
That curiosity is really what In Studio With is about for @aodmagazine It’s an opportunity to step inside the minds, spaces, and practices of creatives I admire. To ask questions, to learn, and honestly, to be a little nosy in the best way possible. Because I’ve learned that curiosity will always teach you something.
For this edition, I visited @chalatoprakstudio inside her Brooklyn studio, where porcelain quite literally blooms under her hands.
As both a designer, collector, and proud owner of one of her pieces, I’ve long been drawn to the quiet poetry in her work. There’s a softness and intention to her forms that feels human.
From the moment I walked in and was greeted with a warm smile, Bruno Mars playing in the background, surrounded by sculptural forms, clay blocks, and works in progress, I was completely in awe.
Check out the full article on aodmagazine.com.

As a designer, I’m endlessly curious about how other creatives work. What drives them? Why do they make what they make? What does the process look like before the finished piece ever reaches the world?
That curiosity is really what In Studio With is about for @aodmagazine It’s an opportunity to step inside the minds, spaces, and practices of creatives I admire. To ask questions, to learn, and honestly, to be a little nosy in the best way possible. Because I’ve learned that curiosity will always teach you something.
For this edition, I visited @chalatoprakstudio inside her Brooklyn studio, where porcelain quite literally blooms under her hands.
As both a designer, collector, and proud owner of one of her pieces, I’ve long been drawn to the quiet poetry in her work. There’s a softness and intention to her forms that feels human.
From the moment I walked in and was greeted with a warm smile, Bruno Mars playing in the background, surrounded by sculptural forms, clay blocks, and works in progress, I was completely in awe.
Check out the full article on aodmagazine.com.

As a designer, I’m endlessly curious about how other creatives work. What drives them? Why do they make what they make? What does the process look like before the finished piece ever reaches the world?
That curiosity is really what In Studio With is about for @aodmagazine It’s an opportunity to step inside the minds, spaces, and practices of creatives I admire. To ask questions, to learn, and honestly, to be a little nosy in the best way possible. Because I’ve learned that curiosity will always teach you something.
For this edition, I visited @chalatoprakstudio inside her Brooklyn studio, where porcelain quite literally blooms under her hands.
As both a designer, collector, and proud owner of one of her pieces, I’ve long been drawn to the quiet poetry in her work. There’s a softness and intention to her forms that feels human.
From the moment I walked in and was greeted with a warm smile, Bruno Mars playing in the background, surrounded by sculptural forms, clay blocks, and works in progress, I was completely in awe.
Check out the full article on aodmagazine.com.

As a designer, I’m endlessly curious about how other creatives work. What drives them? Why do they make what they make? What does the process look like before the finished piece ever reaches the world?
That curiosity is really what In Studio With is about for @aodmagazine It’s an opportunity to step inside the minds, spaces, and practices of creatives I admire. To ask questions, to learn, and honestly, to be a little nosy in the best way possible. Because I’ve learned that curiosity will always teach you something.
For this edition, I visited @chalatoprakstudio inside her Brooklyn studio, where porcelain quite literally blooms under her hands.
As both a designer, collector, and proud owner of one of her pieces, I’ve long been drawn to the quiet poetry in her work. There’s a softness and intention to her forms that feels human.
From the moment I walked in and was greeted with a warm smile, Bruno Mars playing in the background, surrounded by sculptural forms, clay blocks, and works in progress, I was completely in awe.
Check out the full article on aodmagazine.com.

This wasn’t just a renovation. It was about creating a feeling. Warm, effortless, and personal.
Positioned at the heart of the home, the dining room bridges spaces, energy, and eras. We honored the original architecture while introducing a softer California modern ease.
The palette is restrained, but the story lives in the tones and textures. Subtle moments of color in the rug move through the space, grounding it and quietly connecting everything around it in a way that feels natural.
This is where the home gathers. From holiday celebrations to everyday work from home moments, it all happens here. And the view onto the patio and pool makes dinners linger just a little longer.
Photography @frankfrancesstudio
Styling @eyypablo
Renovation@neptunerenovation

This wasn’t just a renovation. It was about creating a feeling. Warm, effortless, and personal.
Positioned at the heart of the home, the dining room bridges spaces, energy, and eras. We honored the original architecture while introducing a softer California modern ease.
The palette is restrained, but the story lives in the tones and textures. Subtle moments of color in the rug move through the space, grounding it and quietly connecting everything around it in a way that feels natural.
This is where the home gathers. From holiday celebrations to everyday work from home moments, it all happens here. And the view onto the patio and pool makes dinners linger just a little longer.
Photography @frankfrancesstudio
Styling @eyypablo
Renovation@neptunerenovation

This wasn’t just a renovation. It was about creating a feeling. Warm, effortless, and personal.
Positioned at the heart of the home, the dining room bridges spaces, energy, and eras. We honored the original architecture while introducing a softer California modern ease.
The palette is restrained, but the story lives in the tones and textures. Subtle moments of color in the rug move through the space, grounding it and quietly connecting everything around it in a way that feels natural.
This is where the home gathers. From holiday celebrations to everyday work from home moments, it all happens here. And the view onto the patio and pool makes dinners linger just a little longer.
Photography @frankfrancesstudio
Styling @eyypablo
Renovation@neptunerenovation
We’re tagging along with @alvinwayne as he sources pieces for his Sag Harbor project at CB2 Eastside.
Over the course of a year and a half, we reimagined every inch of this home, holding onto the soul of the architecture while introducing a more relaxed California modern vibe. What was once a 1950s Spanish-style residence is now a layered, light filled retreat designed for how this family lives today.
The backyard was a full revival. We brought the pool back to life and turned it into an extension of the home, a place that feels just as considered as the interiors, made for entertaining, lounging, and everything in between.
Inside, the kitchen was built completely from scratch, only the second time I’ve had the opportunity to do that. It pushed me in the best way. Thinking through how it functions, how it flows, and how it feels all at once, especially with the material mix, It really became the heart of the home.
And then there’s the personality. The client’s love of music and art is felt throughout. You can see it, but you can also feel it. There’s a rhythm to the spaces, a sense of expression that makes the home feel alive, not just designed.
At the end of the day, this wasn’t just about renovating a house. It was about creating a feeling. Something warm, effortless, and personal.
Because the best homes don’t erase what was there before. They build on it.
Videography @ethanbarber.co
Styling @eyypablo
Renovation @neptunerenovation
Kitchen renovation @lucasconstruction1

April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump

April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump
April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump
April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump

April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump
April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump

April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump

April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump

April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump

April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump

April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump

April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump
April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump

April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump

April showered.
From NYC > PHL > FL and everywhere else in between.
Let’s see what blooms in May.
#dump

Clients love @alvinwayne: "5 stars! Alvin at The Expert is the real deal. We got straight to work—no fluff, just sharp questions and genuine listening. He saw potential in my small city condo that I had completely missed. The result was a cohesive, thoughtful design plan that makes every square foot count. Personalized, practical, and inspiring. I highly recommend booking him." —Gina T., Expert Client
Tap the link in bio to book a 1:1 consultation with Alvin
Photography: @frankfrancesstudio + @liv_demetros
Styling: @eyypablo

Clients love @alvinwayne: "5 stars! Alvin at The Expert is the real deal. We got straight to work—no fluff, just sharp questions and genuine listening. He saw potential in my small city condo that I had completely missed. The result was a cohesive, thoughtful design plan that makes every square foot count. Personalized, practical, and inspiring. I highly recommend booking him." —Gina T., Expert Client
Tap the link in bio to book a 1:1 consultation with Alvin
Photography: @frankfrancesstudio + @liv_demetros
Styling: @eyypablo

Clients love @alvinwayne: "5 stars! Alvin at The Expert is the real deal. We got straight to work—no fluff, just sharp questions and genuine listening. He saw potential in my small city condo that I had completely missed. The result was a cohesive, thoughtful design plan that makes every square foot count. Personalized, practical, and inspiring. I highly recommend booking him." —Gina T., Expert Client
Tap the link in bio to book a 1:1 consultation with Alvin
Photography: @frankfrancesstudio + @liv_demetros
Styling: @eyypablo

Clients love @alvinwayne: "5 stars! Alvin at The Expert is the real deal. We got straight to work—no fluff, just sharp questions and genuine listening. He saw potential in my small city condo that I had completely missed. The result was a cohesive, thoughtful design plan that makes every square foot count. Personalized, practical, and inspiring. I highly recommend booking him." —Gina T., Expert Client
Tap the link in bio to book a 1:1 consultation with Alvin
Photography: @frankfrancesstudio + @liv_demetros
Styling: @eyypablo

Clients love @alvinwayne: "5 stars! Alvin at The Expert is the real deal. We got straight to work—no fluff, just sharp questions and genuine listening. He saw potential in my small city condo that I had completely missed. The result was a cohesive, thoughtful design plan that makes every square foot count. Personalized, practical, and inspiring. I highly recommend booking him." —Gina T., Expert Client
Tap the link in bio to book a 1:1 consultation with Alvin
Photography: @frankfrancesstudio + @liv_demetros
Styling: @eyypablo

Clients love @alvinwayne: "5 stars! Alvin at The Expert is the real deal. We got straight to work—no fluff, just sharp questions and genuine listening. He saw potential in my small city condo that I had completely missed. The result was a cohesive, thoughtful design plan that makes every square foot count. Personalized, practical, and inspiring. I highly recommend booking him." —Gina T., Expert Client
Tap the link in bio to book a 1:1 consultation with Alvin
Photography: @frankfrancesstudio + @liv_demetros
Styling: @eyypablo

Clients love @alvinwayne: "5 stars! Alvin at The Expert is the real deal. We got straight to work—no fluff, just sharp questions and genuine listening. He saw potential in my small city condo that I had completely missed. The result was a cohesive, thoughtful design plan that makes every square foot count. Personalized, practical, and inspiring. I highly recommend booking him." —Gina T., Expert Client
Tap the link in bio to book a 1:1 consultation with Alvin
Photography: @frankfrancesstudio + @liv_demetros
Styling: @eyypablo
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