Inside Interior Designer Douglas Mackie’s Laboratory of Art

Discover how renowned interior designer Douglas Mackie uses his apartment as a laboratory for experimenting with art in the latest episode of our collector profile series A Life Less Ordinary Presented by Hennessy Paradis Impérial. Learn about Mackie’s genius for juxtaposing antiquities with modern art and get top tips on starting your own collection.
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[@yolandaneely6431]

I get the sense he wants to impress himself and not anyone else! Very refreshing! Fabulous collection and the decor amazingly perfect.

[@belkisrosario9951]

I’d buy his voice- a work of art in itself😍

[@Lolamola333]

I agree

[@deelynn8611]

This guy has a collection very much my own taste. Love it.

[@reddawn2072]

Art is where you find it. In that sense it is priceless.

[@th3azscorpio]

This guy would make an awesome narrator.

[@Thomas-fu8vp]

So seemingly humble and understated.I am referring to the urbane gentleman. Yet...........this bold house speaks loudly of a powerful personality behind it.

[@gleelee2008]

that green painting above his mantle is jaw droppingly gorgeous! his aesthetic and taste is beyond impeccable. an unerring eye.

[@agomodern]

I'd have one too if it were within my budget.

[@biblemademedoit]

Beautiful and yet his home looks so welcoming and filled with life!

[@kwr2879]

I'm not sure what I enjoy more, the art or the sound of your voice..my goodness!!!

[@shermyluvstrent]

Right?! OMG, such a LUXURIOUS voice and home lol!

[@annettebaker4357]

I adore this. His home is full of color and texture. The art is sublime. I am sick of austere blank canvases with no story.

[@annacoribioanna]

his home is so extremely elegant and soothing

[@payamism]

What a deep voice! You can't say no to this guy.

[@SamSoMite421]

LMAOOOO

[@revanelson8810]

True. I was thinking the same thing- deep voice with an accent.

[@harveyspecter1855]

@@revanelson8810 doesn't every person have an accent ?!!

[@roospooscreate]

😂

[@agomodern]

I don't swing that way.

[@lanusik1000]

Love his clean balanced subtle style.

[@madamemaai5387]

The green block painting!

[@tradebuzzscalptradinglive7296]

Mesmerizing voice. Dreamy interiors. What a concoction!

[@andrewbrendan1579]

I like what Mr. Mackie said about learning about an artist but that it's more important to learn about yourself.

[@agomodern]

Learn what you like, not what's trendy.

[@zanyzoo6767]

ive found the best way to collect, is to by for the heart as well as the eye. If it cost £5 OR £5 MILLION , buy ti because you love it and want to live with it .

[@bindar8473]

zanyzoo6767 yes 👌🏼

[@GPflashclass]

His art buying advice is on point.

[@abeltootlejr.300]

Living with art is transformational! It truly is a spiritual, healing process that one relishes in daily and frankly cannot live without. I understand this fully and thoroughly enjoyed his presentation.

[@mariavairo1640]

Què razòn tenès Abel! Habrìa que proponer que los gobiernos proveyeran casas asì a todo el mundo para transformar la vida de los que no las tienen, yo por ejemplo. Aunque ahora con la plan-demia del coronabritànica estàn muy ocupados.....

[@oscar646]

He has a great deal of wisdom and practical good sense to impart. Much appreciated.

[@mcatherinew4779]

Truly stunning. I felt as though I was in one of my philosophy books and reading the sentences over and over and over... to make sure I absorbed as much meaning as possible... of course also made mental notes. What a brilliant artist.

[@Isabelasmalinera]

Surprise!! Lovely design

[@jeffyoung4078]

I hope to have a Henry Moore drawing casually hanging near my refrigerator one day as well.

[@agomodern]

Exactly! Why not?

[@hugholiveiro2081]

Brilliant Philosophy.....not what but how, art should be embraced and resonate with surroundings, and other pieces. In my mind....the cladding of ones soul.............

[@hereforit2347]

Definitely a favorite designer. Great with color and composition.

[@HAHA-kk2xy]

His style is exactly what I love ❤️

[@jantumba4570]

I loved it very much!!!It was a pleasure to this!!!!!!

[@csamaha1696]

What a beautiful house and taste!!🌹

[@butchlane4609]

Fact is art like decor and fashion are very subjective, "to each his own", it shouldn't matter if others are unable to appreciate the choices of others. Confidence of one's choices and confidence in themself is all that's required.

[@paulinawaas9204]

Love everything in his house and his drawings are perfect!

[@marijazavrski5736]

I feel so posh after this

[@benjager8062]

ja isto, his taste is incredible. Baš ima dobar style!!

[@bajemo359]

It’s all in how one views one’s self.

[@williamjames9041]

Fabulous collection and the decor amazingly perfect.

[@ThePatrick1reed]

Thank you, it is about "Taste" and "Experience"

[@mariavairo1640]

Y nacer en un environmente lo suficientemente luxurious and wealthy como para por lo menos haber visto algo parecido. El 90 % de la gente en el mundo jamàs ha entrado en una casa asì y ni se la imagina.Como tampoco imaginan que un piso en Parìs pueda costar seis millones de euros. Como yo tampoco puedo imaginar cuànto es esa suma....màs que pensar que "es mucho"

[@tahminalisa5659]

His voice is everything!!!

[@jonathanthomas345]

Beautifully done!

[@josephinebrevig8748]

Screw rule books! “Ultimately it’s to do with taste”….love that.

[@tropicalblooms4106]

These people are on another level...i never understand abstract painting, nor do i understand keeping weird statues without body head and without hand.

[@shiva4ever]

A very wonderful, insightful, thought provoking presentation. Thanks!🙏

[@cartmann227]

I don't understand the comments on the paintings. They are beautiful

[@sandeepjuneja5716]

Stunning work, very talented

[@johan3276]

Shareing Culture is Noble in evry way ! Thank you Mister !

[@huub1989]

Mounting the corpus on a piece of plexiglass or Perspex, now that’s something I think I can do with my 18th century bronze corpus that’s been in a drawer for years. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@christopherone1]

incredible space. every room beautiful. amazing art and design. luv luv

[@raelenemadore8700]

I've been reading and watching interior design shows, magazines, and books for more than 30 is the first experienc

[@j-mobi9209]

Beautiful home! Love it 💕

[@mariavairo1640]

Yo podrìa vivir en una choza en medio del campo y estar bien, pero què orgàsmico ver tanta belleza!!! Impecable equilibrio! Y encima don Douglas habla INGLES ! no yankee, asì que le entieeeendo! Merveilleux!!!!

[@justynjonn]

His air and "collection" are the epitome of smart.

[@mariavairo1640]

Yo dirìa sensibilidad ya que smarts hay muchos pero...

[@lorrygeewhizzbang9521]

@@mariavairo1640 In this regard I believe they mean it in the English sense....sharp...attractively neat and stylish.

[@deedots2878]

The greats developed their vision and style by hand drawing everything...

[@christopherone1]

no, not always, not always at all.

[@elainefleureton5536]

Enjoyed! Thank you.

[@ahmedelnaggar8337]

Similar to my collecting taste.. wonderful

[@edmund6392]

very nice...had to watch twice.

[@LivingSoftly]

I want his voice to introduce a 90's RnB ballad. Yass vocal zaddy!

[@trishwhetzel2061]

Your house is exquisite. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@valvacious2793]

...His voice is soooo seductive and mesmerising. It makes me sleepy

[@TheGazelle85]

Unintentional ASMR :):)

[@onetwomany9634]

I'd be too sleepy to be seduced.

[@vinnieagogo]

Gives Me Chubb......

[@lukeb1136]

I feel sorry for his students (unintentionally falling asleep in class).

[@tictoc5443]

Or maybe youre just tired🤔

[@kwameawere-gyekye3344]

I love the crucifix ❤️

[@iamsoshibby]

Sage advice we can apply to all of life’s experiences

[@lynnblack6493]

That was an apartment I could love. Suited my preference and likes...

[@buddhahoo1]

I love this guy.

[@MariaAyub-ma-sentient24]

Audiobooks with that voice (something like Of Human Bondage, for example) and you will be stuck in your chair for hours. Impeccable taste.

[@craigathonian]

Good lord !!! Just seeing snip-it's of this guy's portfolio of work, I can tell he's way above others in talent. He's definitely the designer of designers... Or ? is it... The designer for designers ? Oh well, whatever ! He's just the BEST !!!

[@zofiamazur8125]

Love your taste. There is something unique about it.

[@anthonyventimiglia4157]

I have always liked the idea of two dimensional and three dimensional pieces being displayed together for variety and for continuity.

[@ClassicalProtestant]

I’ve often told my wife - whether it be antiques or garments - the outfit of the day…I genuinely since a young age wanted to do it for pure joy and not to signal or court attention. It’s true joy - that’s it. Authentic and real.

[@margorowe9052]

Very interesting eye and attitude..very soothing man

[@claytondefreitas4124]

One word ..gorgeous

[@nmj2411]

Beautiful!

[@ronaldjaronel3116]

i love interior designing...

[@armoniamg6750]

Love that orange couch

[@pollutingpenguin2146]

His voice is amazing

[@RoseredIsis]

Like!.. Art for me is an expression and a unique way to see the world throughout the medium used and reflects the painter views in visual effects .... Sometimes even hiding dark secrets ;)

[@steini6771]

Class! Pure class -

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

What an interesting guy. I’d definitely be interested in him doing up my place if I had a big house.

[@maryannjordan8143]

I appreciate the comment, about drawing.

[@decorindustries]

What is the painting app he is using on his pad?

[@baltrade5637]

Good! Sensible conversation.

[@giovannamoro8564]

Love it !

[@justiceheartliberty8618]

Thank You

[@fritula6200]

Decor is superb, the paintings, no thank you.

[@franzgrabe1]

absolutely agree! I've watched decorators over many years.....they can do magic with furniture but never with paintings and real art.....they constantly fail to forget about colour, texture and other decorators tools, instead of seeing the art work itself.

[@catdog605]

😂I thought I’m the only one.

[@seficurada4375]

the paintings are personal. he likes it, it sparks something inside so that is all the matters. art an objective, personal experience.

[@mariavairo1640]

@@seficurada4375 Agree!!!!!, porque en los comentarios anteriores supongo que haràn combinar el cuadro con los colores de los sillones....

[@christopherone1]

paintings absolutely stunning, unique and on point. some of the best art and paintings I've ever seen.....every room steeped in class, style. fantastic. BTW, most certain your taste is to be cough, cough, desired.

[@mariateresinhagiotollemend9603]

Eu gosto deste lindo estilo

[@TheLatinfruit]

A life well lived

[@abstractartdrawing6162]

Amazing

[@lillolf3758]

Wish there was more....

[@markhedger6378]

I'm drawn to finding creative ways to get my pension to feed my wife and I the whole week

[@mariavairo1640]

Besito sin coronavirus desde Argentina

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

And this man has great taste

[@keithsnider1958]

Absolutely!!!

[@owenbeharry8478]

Such good taste

[@larkmurry7808]

Merci, Douglas! Delicious...

[@user-ge2wu8jv4v]

what is the musical theme that plays in the beginning?

[@saurav2005u]

Awesome

[@mariamkandelaki5592]

i like the way he is dealing with middle life crisis

[@continuousself-improvement1879]

He could start a career in doing voice overs for documentaries.

[@bigboxbobby2]

What a smoothie

[@daniaesthetic801]

Bello muy bello.

[@user-wx8tn5ly2h]

Cool!!

[@Sunsrise7]

Wish I had the money I'd be more interior designy

[@jalehAkhlaghi]

Great thak you.

[@rgs6236]

A lot of stuff but it works and blends well.... a beautiful home. Ps I feel sorry for the poor cleaner or cleaners because that place would be a nightmare to keep up

[@osamab814]

SG R you don’t care about cleaning when you are this rich

[@isaimellado895]

His voice sounds like his apartment

[@johntuffin3262]

Very impressive and interesting. He has assembled things cleverly and courageously. I could have done without the background music which was irrelevant and unnecessary, and at times intrusive.

[@sebby96xoxo]

You can see when people buy art because they love it and not because they want to impress society

[@leonardogarrido]

What is the program to draw in 1:26?

[@megaswenson]

Good question!

[@anindaaviani9495]

I think it's 'Paper'. I use it on my iphone

[@cguide2598]

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