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

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

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 ...

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.

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. ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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.  ...

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

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 t ...

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.

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Nate Berkus' new book, FOUNDATIONS, opens a new conversation about timeless, personal design

Renowned interior designer and New York Times bestselling author NATE BERKUS invites audiences into the heart of what makes a house a home with his upcoming book, FOUNDATIONS: Timeless Design That Feels Personal (to be released Nov. 18). With over 30 years of entrepreneurial design experience and a career that spans television, publishing, and product collaborations, Nate now brings his signature warmth and wisdom to a live audience, offering rich insights from his most personal and inspiring work yet.

In this beautifully crafted talk, Nate shares the four guiding principles that shape his design philosophy: making it personal, embracing history, building character, and developing vision. With stories from his decades-long career, practical takeaways, and plenty of candid humor, Nate provides a fresh perspective as a business owner, father, husband, and designer on how to design a home that feels deeply authentic.

Perfect for design enthusiasts, creatives, and anyone navigating life’s evolving chapters, Nate’s engaging, down-to-earth presentations make design feel approachable, meaningful, and lasting.

Reach out today to bring Nate Berkus to your stage for book talks and keynote appearances in support of FOUNDATIONS.

Learnings from Nate Berkus on Malcolm Gladwell’s “Revisionist History”

Interior design legend NATE BERKUS sat down with Malcolm Gladwell on his podcast, Revisionist History, for an enlightening conversation covering travel, moms, prestige TV, and the positive mental impact of good design. Boldly sharing the life experiences fueling his all-star interior design career, Berkus recalled watching his mother (also an interior designer) work while carrying her samples and vintage finds.

Berkus also touched on the importance of a curious mindset and maintaining the ability to get lost. Berkus shared, “In any creative endeavor, if you’ve made decisions about how things need to be or should be, you’re missing every other bright, shiny thing you can reach down and pick up and incorporate.”

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Books by Nate Berkus
The Things That Matter

The Things That Matter

Home Rules: Transform the Place You Live into a Place You'll Love

Home Rules: Transform the Place You Live into a Place You'll Love

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Press & Media
Surviving and Thriving at Parenting with Dr. Becky & Nate Berkus [podcast] - First In Line
How Nate Berkus has kept his creativity flowing for 25 years [podcast] - Fast Company
Soul to Soul: Nate Berkus Answers Life's Big Questions | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network [podcast] - OWN
Nate Berkus: Design for Your Spirit [podcast] - Oprah's Super Soul
We're intrigued: Nate Berkus' rule when buying bedding makes him feel like he's sleeping in 'someone’s castle' - Homes and Gardens
Nate Berkus Is Launching a Home Decor Brand Full of His Signature Style - Apartment Therapy
Nate Berkus: Designing your space in the world - Meditative Story Podcast
How to Create Stylish & Sentimental Spaces with Nate & Jeremiah - HGTV Obsessed Podcast
See Inside a Cruise Ship Nate Berkus Helped Design - Architectural Digest
Nate Berkus: Surviving the Storm - Oprah's Super Soul Podcast
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Biography

Since Designer Nate Berkus established his award-winning interior design firm at the age of 24, his approachable and elevated philosophy has transformed countless homes around the world through his design work, home collections, books, television shows and media appearances.

With Berkus’ first appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2002, he has become one of the world’s most recognizable interior designers. His work has been featured in publications including Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Harper’s Bazaar, VOGUE, InStyle, O Magazine and People. He is included on the ELLE DÉCOR “A-List” of the world’s top designers and AD100 list.

His popular product lines include a bed and bath collection sold at Target, a roller shade collection for The Shade Store, a furniture line with California based retailer, Living Spaces and a fabric collection for Kravet. He currently serves as a Travel Ambassador for Celebrity Cruises and launched his new home décor line, Nate Home this Spring 2023. He has authored two New York Times bestselling books: Home Rules (2005) and The Things That Matter (2012), and in 2011 he served as Executive Producer of the Oscar winning film, The Help.  

Audiences followed Berkus through his own television shows, the daily syndicated The Nate Berkus Show, American Dream Builders on NBC, and the Nate and Jeremiah By Design premiered on TLC in 2017, which ran for three seasons. Starting in February 2023, his second season of Nate & Jeremiah Home Project ran on HGTV. 

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