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“I have always believed that the more educated the clients are, the easier they are to work with. Clients with a knowledge of decorating, and an ability to articulate what they want from the finished project, make the designer's job easier.”

Quote by Albert Hadley

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Albert Hadley, an influential American interior designer, was born on November 8, 1920, and passed away on March 29, 2012. Known for his unique aesthetic and design philosophy, he had a profound impact on the American interior design scene in the mid-20th century. more

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