Austin Macaskill is an interior designer and the founder of Varner Macaskill Interiors. Before opening her own New York based firm in 2012, Austin Macaskill started her design career at Mark Hampton LLC. Beginning in 2012, Varner Macaskill Interiors distinguished itself with a keen sense of style, streamlined taste, acute attention to proportion, and a focus on mixing the old with the new. With projects all over the country, Varner Macaskill Interiors focuses on the distinct lifestyle of each client and creates a space uniquely their own.
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First investment piece of furniture you purchased?
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My first investment piece of furniture I purchased was a beautiful antique Louis XVI commode.
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Best way to relax/decompress?
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Bubble bath!
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How did you get started in this field?
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My passion for interior design and decision to become a designer was fostered through my mother who is an interior designer in Memphis.
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What’s the best thing about shopping in person?
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The best thing about shopping in person is getting to see firsthand the finish and color of an antique. Pictures don’t do justice!
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Best advice you’d give your teenage self?
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Stop worrying!
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Are you a dog or cat person?
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Dog person!
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What is something you’re overly competitive about?
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Tennis
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What are three things you can’t live without?
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My dog Fergus, diet coke, and my peloton
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What’s your favorite time of day?
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First thing in the morning
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Sweet or savory?
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Sweet!
