Inside Interior Designer Douglas Mackie’s Laboratory of Art

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
  • Discover how renowned interior designer Douglas Mackie uses his apartment as a laboratory for experimenting with art in the latest episode of our collector profile series A Life Less Ordinary Presented by Hennessy Paradis Impérial. Learn about Mackie’s genius for juxtaposing antiquities with modern art and get top tips on starting your own collection.
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  • @yolandaneely6431
    @yolandaneely6431 4 роки тому +83

    I get the sense he wants to impress himself and not anyone else! Very refreshing! Fabulous collection and the decor amazingly perfect.

  • @biblemademedoit
    @biblemademedoit 2 роки тому +11

    Beautiful and yet his home looks so welcoming and filled with life!

  • @kwr2879
    @kwr2879 5 років тому +44

    I'm not sure what I enjoy more, the art or the sound of your voice..my goodness!!!

    • @shermyluvstrent
      @shermyluvstrent 5 років тому +4

      Right?! OMG, such a LUXURIOUS voice and home lol!

  • @Thomas-fu8vp
    @Thomas-fu8vp 5 років тому +2

    So seemingly humble and understated.I am referring to the urbane gentleman. Yet...........this bold house speaks loudly of a powerful personality behind it.

  • @reddawn2072
    @reddawn2072 2 роки тому +3

    Art is where you find it. In that sense it is priceless.

  • @gleelee2008
    @gleelee2008 4 роки тому +16

    that green painting above his mantle is jaw droppingly gorgeous! his aesthetic and taste is beyond impeccable. an unerring eye.

    • @agomodern
      @agomodern 11 місяців тому +1

      I'd have one too if it were within my budget.

  • @payamism
    @payamism 5 років тому +76

    What a deep voice! You can't say no to this guy.

  • @belkisrosario9951
    @belkisrosario9951 4 роки тому +24

    I’d buy his voice- a work of art in itself😍

  • @mcatherinew4779
    @mcatherinew4779 4 роки тому +11

    Truly stunning. I felt as though I was in one of my philosophy books and reading the sentences over and over and over... to make sure I absorbed as much meaning as possible... of course also made mental notes. What a brilliant artist.

  • @abeltootlejr.300
    @abeltootlejr.300 5 років тому +23

    Living with art is transformational! It truly is a spiritual, healing process that one relishes in daily and frankly cannot live without. I understand this fully and thoroughly enjoyed his presentation.

    • @mariavairo1640
      @mariavairo1640 4 роки тому +1

      Què razòn tenès Abel! Habrìa que proponer que los gobiernos proveyeran casas asì a todo el mundo para transformar la vida de los que no las tienen, yo por ejemplo. Aunque ahora con la plan-demia del coronabritànica estàn muy ocupados.....

  • @andrewbrendan1579
    @andrewbrendan1579 5 років тому +15

    I like what Mr. Mackie said about learning about an artist but that it's more important to learn about yourself.

    • @agomodern
      @agomodern 11 місяців тому +1

      Learn what you like, not what's trendy.

  • @tradebuzzscalptradinglive7296
    @tradebuzzscalptradinglive7296 4 роки тому +5

    Mesmerizing voice. Dreamy interiors. What a concoction!

  • @annettebaker4357
    @annettebaker4357 4 роки тому +8

    I adore this. His home is full of color and texture. The art is sublime. I am sick of austere blank canvases with no story.

  • @zanyzoo6767
    @zanyzoo6767 6 років тому +55

    ive found the best way to collect, is to by for the heart as well as the eye. If it cost £5 OR £5 MILLION , buy ti because you love it and want to live with it .

    • @bindar8473
      @bindar8473 5 років тому +1

      zanyzoo6767 yes 👌🏼

  • @lanusik1000
    @lanusik1000 4 роки тому +4

    Love his clean balanced subtle style.

  • @oscar646
    @oscar646 4 роки тому +6

    He has a great deal of wisdom and practical good sense to impart. Much appreciated.

  • @madamemaai5387
    @madamemaai5387 3 роки тому +3

    The green block painting!

  • @annacoribioanna
    @annacoribioanna 3 роки тому +2

    his home is so extremely elegant and soothing

  • @hugholiveiro2081
    @hugholiveiro2081 5 років тому +8

    Brilliant Philosophy.....not what but how, art should be embraced and resonate with surroundings, and other pieces. In my mind....the cladding of ones soul.............

  • @jantumba4570
    @jantumba4570 3 роки тому +1

    I loved it very much!!!It was a pleasure to this!!!!!!

  • @hereforit2347
    @hereforit2347 4 роки тому +4

    Definitely a favorite designer. Great with color and composition.

  • @GPflashclass
    @GPflashclass 4 роки тому +14

    His art buying advice is on point.

  • @th3azscorpio
    @th3azscorpio 6 років тому +131

    This guy would make an awesome narrator.

  • @paulinawaas9204
    @paulinawaas9204 4 роки тому +3

    Love everything in his house and his drawings are perfect!

  • @williamjames9041
    @williamjames9041 2 роки тому +1

    Fabulous collection and the decor amazingly perfect.

  • @HAHA-kk2xy
    @HAHA-kk2xy 3 роки тому +1

    His style is exactly what I love ❤️

  • @csamaha1696
    @csamaha1696 5 років тому +23

    What a beautiful house and taste!!🌹

  • @deelynn8611
    @deelynn8611 9 місяців тому

    This guy has a collection very much my own taste. Love it.

  • @johan3276
    @johan3276 3 роки тому

    Shareing Culture is Noble in evry way ! Thank you Mister !

  • @christopherone1
    @christopherone1 2 роки тому

    incredible space. every room beautiful. amazing art and design. luv luv

  • @butchlane4609
    @butchlane4609 6 років тому +25

    Fact is art like decor and fashion are very subjective, "to each his own", it shouldn't matter if others are unable to appreciate the choices of others. Confidence of one's choices and confidence in themself is all that's required.

  • @sandeepjuneja5716
    @sandeepjuneja5716 5 років тому +3

    Stunning work, very talented

  • @ClassicalProtestant
    @ClassicalProtestant Рік тому

    I’ve often told my wife - whether it be antiques or garments - the outfit of the day…I genuinely since a young age wanted to do it for pure joy and not to signal or court attention. It’s true joy - that’s it. Authentic and real.

  • @jeffyoung4078
    @jeffyoung4078 5 років тому +56

    I hope to have a Henry Moore drawing casually hanging near my refrigerator one day as well.

    • @agomodern
      @agomodern 11 місяців тому

      Exactly! Why not?

  • @huub1989
    @huub1989 5 років тому

    Mounting the corpus on a piece of plexiglass or Perspex, now that’s something I think I can do with my 18th century bronze corpus that’s been in a drawer for years. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @tahminalisa5659
    @tahminalisa5659 4 роки тому

    His voice is everything!!!

  • @marijazavrski5736
    @marijazavrski5736 5 років тому +182

    I feel so posh after this

    • @benjager8062
      @benjager8062 4 роки тому +2

      ja isto, his taste is incredible. Baš ima dobar style!!

    • @bajemo359
      @bajemo359 4 роки тому

      It’s all in how one views one’s self.

  • @trishwhetzel2061
    @trishwhetzel2061 3 роки тому +1

    Your house is exquisite. Thank you very much for sharing.

  • @nmj2411
    @nmj2411 7 місяців тому

    I love your beautiful home! And I love how you draw your designs on your tablet! This is something I’d like to learn how to do. Please give me a bit of advice on this. How did you learn?

  • @shiva4ever
    @shiva4ever 4 роки тому +1

    A very wonderful, insightful, thought provoking presentation.
    Thanks!🙏

  • @jonathanthomas345
    @jonathanthomas345 6 років тому +7

    Beautifully done!

  • @edmund6392
    @edmund6392 4 роки тому +1

    very nice...had to watch twice.

  • @tropicalblooms4106
    @tropicalblooms4106 4 роки тому

    These people are on another level...i never understand abstract painting, nor do i understand keeping weird statues without body head and without hand.

  • @craigathonian
    @craigathonian 3 роки тому

    Good lord !!! Just seeing snip-it's of this guy's portfolio of work, I can tell he's way above others in talent. He's definitely the designer of designers... Or ? is it... The designer for designers ? Oh well, whatever ! He's just the BEST !!!

  • @raelenemadore8700
    @raelenemadore8700 3 роки тому

    I've been reading and watching interior design shows, magazines, and books for more than 30 is the first experienc

  • @ThePatrick1reed
    @ThePatrick1reed 6 років тому +14

    Thank you, it is about "Taste" and "Experience"

    • @mariavairo1640
      @mariavairo1640 4 роки тому

      Y nacer en un environmente lo suficientemente luxurious and wealthy como para por lo menos haber visto algo parecido. El 90 % de la gente en el mundo jamàs ha entrado en una casa asì y ni se la imagina.Como tampoco imaginan que un piso en Parìs pueda costar seis millones de euros. Como yo tampoco puedo imaginar cuànto es esa suma....màs que pensar que "es mucho"

  • @lynnblack6493
    @lynnblack6493 2 роки тому

    That was an apartment I could love. Suited my preference and likes...

  • @josephinebrevig8748
    @josephinebrevig8748 2 роки тому +1

    Screw rule books! “Ultimately it’s to do with taste”….love that.

  • @mariavairo1640
    @mariavairo1640 4 роки тому +1

    Yo podrìa vivir en una choza en medio del campo y estar bien, pero què orgàsmico ver tanta belleza!!! Impecable equilibrio! Y encima don Douglas habla INGLES ! no yankee, asì que le entieeeendo! Merveilleux!!!!

  • @cartmann227
    @cartmann227 6 років тому +15

    I don't understand the comments on the paintings. They are beautiful

  • @designer_aleksa
    @designer_aleksa 5 місяців тому

    It’s beautiful interior 🔝🔝🔝

  • @claytondefreitas4124
    @claytondefreitas4124 3 роки тому

    One word ..gorgeous

  • @margorowe9052
    @margorowe9052 4 роки тому

    Very interesting eye and attitude..very soothing man

  • @valvacious2793
    @valvacious2793 5 років тому +216

    ...His voice is soooo seductive and mesmerising. It makes me sleepy

    • @Design____ByS
      @Design____ByS 5 років тому +7

      Unintentional ASMR :):)

    • @rahulh8100
      @rahulh8100 4 роки тому +2

      I'd be too sleepy to be seduced.

    • @vinnieagogo
      @vinnieagogo 3 роки тому

      Gives Me Chubb......

    • @lukeb1136
      @lukeb1136 3 роки тому

      I feel sorry for his students (unintentionally falling asleep in class).

    • @tictoc5443
      @tictoc5443 2 роки тому

      Or maybe youre just tired🤔

  • @steini6771
    @steini6771 2 роки тому

    Class! Pure class -

  • @zofiamazur8125
    @zofiamazur8125 5 років тому +3

    Love your taste. There is something unique about it.

  • @buddhahoo1
    @buddhahoo1 4 роки тому

    I love this guy.

  • @deedots2878
    @deedots2878 3 роки тому +1

    The greats developed their vision and style by hand drawing everything...

  • @larkmurry7808
    @larkmurry7808 2 роки тому +1

    Merci, Douglas! Delicious...

  • @armoniamg6750
    @armoniamg6750 4 роки тому

    Love that orange couch

  • @pollutingpenguin2146
    @pollutingpenguin2146 4 роки тому

    His voice is amazing

  • @RoseredIsis
    @RoseredIsis 4 роки тому +1

    Like!.. Art for me is an expression and a unique way to see the world throughout the medium used and reflects the painter views in visual effects .... Sometimes even hiding dark secrets ;)

  • @iamsoshibby
    @iamsoshibby 4 роки тому

    Sage advice we can apply to all of life’s experiences

  • @elainefleureton5536
    @elainefleureton5536 6 років тому +4

    Enjoyed! Thank you.

  • @justynjonn
    @justynjonn 4 роки тому +13

    His air and "collection" are the epitome of smart.

    • @mariavairo1640
      @mariavairo1640 4 роки тому

      Yo dirìa sensibilidad ya que smarts hay muchos pero...

    • @lorrygeewhizzbang9521
      @lorrygeewhizzbang9521 3 роки тому

      @@mariavairo1640 In this regard I believe they mean it in the English sense....sharp...attractively neat and stylish.

  • @j-mobi9209
    @j-mobi9209 6 років тому +4

    Beautiful home! Love it 💕

  • @elizabethclaiborne6461
    @elizabethclaiborne6461 2 роки тому

    What an interesting guy. I’d definitely be interested in him doing up my place if I had a big house.

  • @TsetsiStoyanova
    @TsetsiStoyanova 6 років тому +35

    And this man has great taste

  • @giovannamoro8564
    @giovannamoro8564 2 роки тому

    Love it !

  • @ahmedelnaggar8337
    @ahmedelnaggar8337 6 років тому +3

    Similar to my collecting taste.. wonderful

  • @mariamkandelaki5592
    @mariamkandelaki5592 6 років тому +32

    i like the way he is dealing with middle life crisis

  • @anthonyventimiglia4157
    @anthonyventimiglia4157 4 роки тому

    I have always liked the idea of two dimensional and three dimensional pieces being displayed together for variety and for continuity.

  • @baltrade5637
    @baltrade5637 9 місяців тому

    Good! Sensible conversation.

  • @kwameawere-gyekye3344
    @kwameawere-gyekye3344 6 років тому +5

    I love the crucifix ❤️

  • @nmj2411
    @nmj2411 4 роки тому

    Beautiful!

  • @sentient24
    @sentient24 4 роки тому +5

    Audiobooks with that voice (something like Of Human Bondage, for example) and you will be stuck in your chair for hours. Impeccable taste.

  • @ronaldjaronel3116
    @ronaldjaronel3116 4 роки тому

    i love interior designing...

  • @LivingSoftly
    @LivingSoftly 4 роки тому +3

    I want his voice to introduce a 90's RnB ballad. Yass vocal zaddy!

  • @fritula6200
    @fritula6200 6 років тому +28

    Decor is superb, the paintings, no thank you.

    • @franzgrabe1
      @franzgrabe1 6 років тому +6

      absolutely agree!
      I've watched decorators over many years.....they can do magic with furniture but never with paintings and real art.....they constantly fail to forget about colour, texture and other decorators tools, instead of seeing the art work itself.

    • @catdog605
      @catdog605 5 років тому +4

      😂I thought I’m the only one.

    • @seficurada4375
      @seficurada4375 4 роки тому +4

      the paintings are personal. he likes it, it sparks something inside so that is all the matters. art an objective, personal experience.

    • @mariavairo1640
      @mariavairo1640 4 роки тому +1

      @@seficurada4375 Agree!!!!!, porque en los comentarios anteriores supongo que haràn combinar el cuadro con los colores de los sillones....

    • @christopherone1
      @christopherone1 2 роки тому

      paintings absolutely stunning, unique and on point. some of the best art and paintings I've ever seen.....every room steeped in class, style. fantastic. BTW, most certain your taste is to be cough, cough, desired.

  • @rgs6236
    @rgs6236 6 років тому +38

    A lot of stuff but it works and blends well.... a beautiful home.
    Ps I feel sorry for the poor cleaner or cleaners because that place would be a nightmare to keep up

    • @osamab814
      @osamab814 4 роки тому

      SG R you don’t care about cleaning when you are this rich

  • @decorindustries
    @decorindustries 6 років тому +3

    What is the painting app he is using on his pad?

  • @maryannjordan8143
    @maryannjordan8143 6 років тому +7

    I appreciate the comment, about drawing.

  • @dandan3521
    @dandan3521 4 роки тому +1

    1:22 a head sculpture of Queen Saba (Queen Shiba) of Merib... what is now modern day Yemen 🇾🇪

  • @justiceheartliberty8618
    @justiceheartliberty8618 5 років тому +1

    Thank You

  • @Ad_Astra2023
    @Ad_Astra2023 5 років тому +10

    A young Cambridge lad possibly from a wealthy aristocrat family stays rich and savour that very life just like his ancestors might have. I guess it proves that rich stays rich, poor stays poor unless you're an extraordinary person who overcomes the background. One thing is though, I don't see 'less ordinary' in this as the title suggests, only the typical ordinary high class person's life.

    • @megaswenson
      @megaswenson 5 років тому

      IQ , and other characteristics which help a person get ahead, are largely HERITABLE. People who've inherited genes which make them dumb, ugly, lazy and foolish, tend to move downward - even when they've been given substantial wealth. People whose genes make them smart, beautiful, driven to achieve, and wise, tend to move upward - even when they begin with nothing. And we were not told whether or not he had to PAY, to attend Cambridge.

  • @abstractartdrawing6162
    @abstractartdrawing6162 Рік тому

    Amazing

  • @lillolf3758
    @lillolf3758 5 років тому +1

    Wish there was more....

  • @markhedger6378
    @markhedger6378 5 років тому +15

    I'm drawn to finding creative ways to get my pension to feed my wife and I the whole week

    • @mariavairo1640
      @mariavairo1640 4 роки тому

      Besito sin coronavirus desde Argentina

  • @demoncleaner331
    @demoncleaner331 6 років тому +41

    He left out the most important piece of advice - Have a lot of money.

    • @MichellePollock42
      @MichellePollock42 6 років тому +3

      demon cleaner Truly the most important ingredient he excluded!

    • @xiomarahdickison4890
      @xiomarahdickison4890 5 років тому +2

      Yes, disposable income is necessary. If you have that then buy what you enjoy and makes you happy. A roll of bread and a gallon of milk for me, thank you!

  • @johntuffin3262
    @johntuffin3262 Рік тому

    Very impressive and interesting. He has assembled things cleverly and courageously.
    I could have done without the background music which was irrelevant and unnecessary, and at times intrusive.

  • @leonardogarrido
    @leonardogarrido 5 років тому +4

    What is the program to draw in 1:26?

  • @continuousself-improvement1879
    @continuousself-improvement1879 4 роки тому +5

    He could start a career in doing voice overs for documentaries.

  • @mariateresinhagiotollemend9603
    @mariateresinhagiotollemend9603 4 роки тому

    Eu gosto deste lindo estilo

  • @TheLatinfruit
    @TheLatinfruit 6 років тому +6

    A life well lived

  • @fifthcarcrash
    @fifthcarcrash 3 роки тому

    4:22 fantastic

  • @owenbeharry8478
    @owenbeharry8478 5 років тому

    Such good taste

  • @daniaesthetic801
    @daniaesthetic801 4 роки тому

    Bello muy bello.

  • @sebby96xoxo
    @sebby96xoxo 4 роки тому +4

    You can see when people buy art because they love it and not because they want to impress society

  • @jalehAkhlaghi
    @jalehAkhlaghi 4 роки тому

    Great thak you.

  • @lisastallingskeelor3328
    @lisastallingskeelor3328 4 роки тому +1

    Always buy what you like, what you’re attracted to, what makes you happy or makes you think. Don’t buy with the intention of making a buck. It’ll show very quickly who you are.