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“An interior designer must be able to clarify his intent keeping ever in mind that decorating is not a look, it's a point of view.”

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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