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Nate Berkus

  • Award-Winning Interior Designer
  • Entrepreneur
  • TV & Media Personality
  • 2x NYT Bestselling Author: 'The Things That Matter' & 'Home Rules'

As one of the world’s most influential designers, Nate Berkus is internationally renowned for both his design work and media appearances. He founded his award-winning, eponymous design firm, Nate Berkus Associates, at only age 24. Beginning with his first appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Berkus has risen to global fame. Berkus’ work has been featured in Architectural Digest, New York Times, WSJ, Harper’s Bazaar, VOGUE, and People, among many others. He is included on the ELLE DÉCOR “A-List” of the world’s top designers and the AD100 list. Audiences have followed Nate through his TV shows, including The Nate Berkus Show, American Dream Builders on NBC, and most recently The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project on HGTV. He is the author of two New York Times bestselling books, Home Rules and The Things That Matter. Berkus’ expertise, approachability, and signature style have made him a beloved household name and a trusted authority for almost three decades.

Throughout his career, Nate has used design to empower people to live beautifully across every facet of life. He speaks not only on design and entrepreneurship, but also his inspirational perspectives on love, life, and grief. Berkus has uplifted audiences globally, with American Express, Intuit, and the Design Influencers Conference among those he has uplifted.

 
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Past Hosts Include:
  • LCDQ Legends
  • New York School of Interior Design (NYSID)
  • Design Influencers Conference
  • Soaring Spirits International
  • MorseLife Health System
  • Intuit's Quickbooks Connect
  • American Express
  • Nantucket By Design

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Talks & Conversations with Nate Berkus
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Author Talk: 'FOUNDATIONS'

In this engaging and visually rich talk, celebrated designer and bestselling author NATE BERKUS explores the powerful connection between design and identity.

Drawing from his new book, FOUNDATIONS: Timeless Design That Feels Personal, Nate shares his four guiding principles for creating interiors that are both beautiful and deeply meaningful.

With warmth, humor, and insight honed over three decades in design, Nate walks audiences through how to define their personal style, layer in history, and bring lasting character into their homes. He offers actionable takeaways rooted in the belief that good design isn’t about trends or perfection, but about storytelling referencing his life as a business owner, husband, and father.

This talk is perfect for anyone seeking inspiration, clarity, or a fresh approach to home design. Nate’s perspective will leave audiences empowered to make intentional choices and create spaces that reflect who they are, where they’ve been, and how they want to live.

Key Takeaways:

  1. How to make your home feel personal and authentic
  2. Why history and imperfection add depth to a space
  3. Practical ways to develop your own design vision
  4. Encouragement to design with confidence—no matter your starting point

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Home Economics: The Intersection of Interior Design & Real Estate

Award-winning interior designer NATE BERKUS knows that a home is also an investment. In this workshop, Berkus walks homeowners and industry professionals through the essentials of renovating and adding value to real estate. From assessing fixtures to breaking down common remodel mistakes, audiences leave excited to apply Berkus’s top tips for homes to help ensure a return on an investment.

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Space & Self: Building Your Environment to Build Yourself Up

NATE BERKUS, renowned interior designer and media personality, emphasizes the interconnectedness of space and self, sharing the key to creating environments that foster personal growth and well-being.

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Scaling Up: How I Built My Brand

In his journey scaling up the design firm, Nate Berkus Associates, he started at just 24, as well as an entertainment business spanning multiple product collections and partnerships, award-winning interior designer NATE BERKUS shares insights on strategic expansion and maintaining the essence of his lauded brand amidst rapid growth and publicity.

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The Best DIY: Building a Family

Influential designer NATE BERKUS champions the concept of building non-normative families, celebrating diverse forms of love while advocating for inclusivity and acceptance for all, as seen while starring alongside his husband, Jeremiah Brent, on HGTV’s Nate & Jeremiah Home Project. Sharing his personal story, Berkus provides audiences with insight into his design forward life, and the challenges and joys that come with it.

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Fundraising & Awareness: Psoriasis & Skin Conditions

NATE BERKUS brings attention to psoriasis, advocating for research, support, and destigmatization of the condition to improve the lives of those affected. 

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Rebuilding Life After Grief

Award-winning designer NATE BERKUS often speaks publicly about surviving the Sri Lankan tsunami that took the life of his late husband, in venues ranging from the Renberg Theatre to The Oprah Winfrey Show. In this inspiring talk, Berkus offers guidance on rebuilding life after grief, and discusses the role of resilience, hope, and the pursuit of new beginnings.

Books by Nate Berkus
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