The Tastemaker: Rita Konig | Christie's

London-based interior designer and author Rita Konig is best known in the world of interiors for her relaxed style. The best kind of rooms, she says, ‘are those that make you want to come in, sit down and stay a while’. Over the past 17 years, Konig has completed high-profile commercial and residential projects both in London and in the US.
The daughter of interiors doyenne Nina Campbell, whose clients span royalty and A-list celebrities, Rita was immersed in the world of interiors from a young age. ‘I used to work in [my mother’s] shop when I was quite little, which I loved,’ she reveals.
Days spent wandering around trade fairs, as well as early shopping trips with Campbell in search of china, tassels and fringes, further fuelled her interest in design. ‘I suppose that was all quite formative,’ she muses. ‘And magical. Even a sock shop in Florence was very exciting.’
While Campbell’s style is characterised by a quintessential English elegance, Konig’s is defined by a quieter charm which sees her deftly layering pattern, texture and colour to create, soft, intimate spaces.
‘For me, it’s all about being comfortable and really enjoying the place you live in,’ says Konig during our film shoot at Burghley House. ‘Ultimately, you’re trying to make the spaces really comfortable, because unless they’re comfortable you won’t go in them.’
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[@KnorppandSouth11]

Anything Rita touches is gold.

[@karlstriepe8050]

Love her attitude. I watched another video interview with Konig and she said something to the effect of the important questions when figuring a sitting room are "where are you going to put your drink and how are you going to read your book." Yup.

[@teresacarle294]

Rita Konig is a Super🌟Star when it comes to layering. She fully appreciates the details in dressing a room. 💛 Love a maximalista who values things that have a history and purpose too. 🦋

[@Katsem]

“It isn’t always your favorite type of thing that is the thing that’s going to work”. I really like that common sense Rita brings to design.

[@_darkbrian]

"I think living in a house is the best part of decorating" - she's brilliant!

[@m.d.d4250]

I am such a big fan of Rita Konig, so talented and no affectation whatsoever.

[@rainbowcitizen4897]

Omg her work is filled solidly with affection.

[@Kaththee]

@@rainbowcitizen4897 Ahem, "affection" and "affectation" have entirely different meanings altogether. They aren't even distantly related in meaning. Affection is a fondness whereas "affectation" is a studied, insincere or pretentious manner. Watch "sentiment" and "sentimentality" as well "compliment" and "complement", "judgment" and "judgement."

[@Kaththee]

Just like her decor.

[@juliehock6059]

Lovely arrangements. I always feel that a plant or two, or at least a vase of flowers - not a stiff floristry arrangement, but a natural bunch in a lovely plain vase gives a room life.

[@TracyMcDowell]

The dream, "taking pieces of furniture and accessories and making vignettes" hire me to make spaces feel joyously comfortable.

[@janooskerful]

It IS! remarkable that I can feel so intimidated at times by the very breadth of the world of design for choices within my own home and YET watch Ms. Konig and upon hearing her thoughts- it all begins to make great sense and I feel empowered. If I were wealthy she would be my first choice.

[@Mary-mj9mf]

I love her ideas on design and what an eye she has!

[@rainbowcitizen4897]

Love how she said; I Love stuff.

[@MTMF.london]

I'd love to have that grand bureau that's been used as a drinks cabinet - what an idea!

[@acceptingWhatIS]

omg love her - when and if i could ever afford an int des she'd be my first pic! sensibility that is so loving and warm ie how one wants ones home! loverrrlee!

[@NancyMartinMysteries]

More Rita, please.

[@yelenairwin1717]

"I like things and stuff." Me, too.

[@77Tadams]

lived in. thats what makes a house a home.

[@dorothysay8327]

She has an EXQUISITE eye. I wish I had her vision. Wondrous. 🥰

[@Tradebear]

I'd love for her to come to decorate my house. I love her British maximalist style

[@petrfrizen6078]

Very cute and floral, full of light. Light and sun are aslo very important in the house for living.

[@letstalkbigfootbylindanewt36]

Beautiful! I loved it all.

[@fleurdursanter9452]

I completely agree with what she said toward the end. It’s so true.

[@waynejones3915]

Absolutely stunning.

[@olusabaolukayode9191]

Wow! Lovely. I love everything in there. Thank you for your fantastic work, more grease to your elbow.

[@ginafriend1690]

Absolutely 🙌

[@romikim4548]

I love her style.

[@amandagriffiths8280]

Rita radiates the late princess Diana's exquisite charm.

[@SophiePickles]

And amazingly, she was raised by the same nanny as Princes William and Harry ❤

[@TracyMcDowell]

Also LOVE a good fern 💚🤗

[@newtongrubby]

Awesome! Wish she'd take a look at my San Francisco abode.

[@mariateresinhagiotollemend9603]

Absolutamente sim, uma decoração clássica, linda! Saudações from Brazil

[@romeocalderon999]

Dera Ms. Rita Konig, I have in my care a rare artwork which I believe is the only one in existence in our country Philippines and probably the only one in the world. How it was made was mind boggling. I don't think any person can make a duplicate of this work of art. I could send you a picture if you wish. Mr. R. Calderon.

[@ExLibris-Alys]

💛

[@petrfrizen6078]

“How these pieces of furniture live in a house”… These were limes or lemons, by the way?..

[@larkmurry7808]

Delicious...

[@newtongrubby]

"I like things and stuff."

[@Art.ASMR-You2]

😃

[@TracyMcDowell]

"Intended, but random"

[@lucyzhu2968]

Love your tasty