From elegant private residences in Beirut, Vienna, London, and Paris to the restoration of two significant rooms at Buscot Park, Oxfordshire (NT), interior designer, Alidad, explores the projects that define his distinctive approach to design. Presenting richly illustrated examples, he examines the decorative choices behind each commission. Named one of House & Garden’s Top 100 Interior Designers, Alidad is renowned for creating layered interiors featuring vibrant, upholstered furnishings, opulent passementerie, and antiques sourced from around the world. Drawing inspiration from the Baroque and Neoclassical periods, as well as Chinoiserie and Art Deco, he creates spaces that feel both timeless and deeply personal. As he explains, “I want to create spaces that look as though they have always been there.”

Alidad is an award-winning interior designer renowned for his richly layered interiors, which draw on a deep appreciation for history, craftsmanship, and tradition. After beginning his career at Sotheby’s, Alidad established his own design studio where he developed his approach to creating bespoke spaces. Inspired by his Persian heritage and a lifelong fascination with historic design, Alidad blends antique, vintage, and contemporary elements to create interiors that appear to have evolved over generations. His work combines color, pattern, texture, and scale with meticulous craftsmanship displayed in his projects including the restoration at Buscot Park, a National Trust property.

In-Person: Lecture will start at 6:15 p.m. ET with reception following.

Location: The General Society Library, 20 W 44th Street, New York NY 10036

Tickets: $35 Members; $45 Non-members

 
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