“My work is highly architectural, with an emphasis on beautiful backgrounds,” says designer Mark Epstein, who favors serene tailored interiors enlivened with a richly muted palette. “Nature is filled with color and that is where I draw inspiration.”

While studying environmental design at Pratt, one of Epstein’s teachers was Joseph D’Urso, who became an important influence on his design styles. Whether creating a fabulous traditional Manhattan penthouse, or a casual seaside family retreat, there is consistently a sense of restraint through Epstein’s interiors. Completed projects include residences in Manhattan and the greater New York area, the Hamptons, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Aspen and San Francisco.

A 32 year veteran in the design world, he has been published in several major publications such as House & Garden, The New York Times, House Beautiful, HC&G and other numerous trade publications and design books. Show house rooms have included the Southampton Hospital Show House (two years), the HC&G “Green” Idea House, the Guggenheim Castle Show House in Sands Point and the Ronald McDonald House of New York City.

Epstein is also active in various philanthropic works. He has chaired the UJA Design Dinner at the Pierre, DIFFA Heartstrings’ Opening Gala in New York and has been a board member of the Victory Fund and the Human Rights Campaign. He is also on the design committee for the 2009 East Hampton Historical Society Antique Show.

Presently Mark Epstein can also be found splitting his time between his Manhattan and Water Mill residences where he is at work on a lifestyle décor and entertaining book.