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Notebook ten tips Oversize posters of French New Wave films help bring a “decorated” look down to earth. The screen was sourced at a local auction house. When shopping out-of-state auctions, “stick to table lamps and accessories,” Humphrey recommends. Inside Job Burnham Design’s brand-new partner on creating an irrepressible home environment Written by Jennifer Fernandez Photographed by Sarah Dorio W hen it comes to careers in interiors, Max Humphrey has a more colorful background than most: the former punk rocker spent years on the road before homing in on a career in design. Luckily, he has a mentor in Betsy Burnham, a woman known for blending sophistication with streetwise panache. Now a partner at the LA-based firm, Humphrey drew upon his fresh eye and Burnham’s experience when designing his own one-bedroom apartment in West Hollywood. The result? A home that reflects his lifestyle, past and present. Read on for the design duo’s thoughts on the process. L 58 “Use an area rug to ground a seating arrangement,” says Humphrey. This chevron-striped model adds texture. NO. 1 USE ACCESSORIES TO INTRODUCE COLOR Upholster larger pieces in solid, neutral fabrics and add colorful patterned pillows, advises Humphrey. “We lean toward pale or white walls,” Burnham explains. “They offer a ton of flexibility and allow for updating art and accessories as tastes and styles change.” Lonny 59