Talk about your brandFIVE THINGS I’M CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH VOL.03
By Ryan Saghian. Originally published November 1, 2026, in Ryan By Design. Republished with permission.
Back for another round of things I probably don’t need but have somehow convinced myself are essential. This week’s list includes a few things I’ve sourced for BĀZĀR, an artist I adore, and a very expensive-looking reminder that New York still knows how to impress me.
Let’s get into it.
01. Louis Venturelli’s Artwork
Louis Venturelli is an old friend of Anthony’s from New York, and I’ve become such a fan of his work. His paintings are contemporary, graphic, and incredibly sophisticated without being too serious about themselves.
We recently incorporated one of his pieces into a client’s dining room in Brentwood, and I love how it looks against all the warm wood and soft upholstery.
I imagine the person who collects Lou’s work has a fabulous art collection, a very good architect, and absolutely no interest in explaining either to you. The kind of person who buys a painting because they love it, not because it matches the sofa.
Which, frankly, is exactly how art should be bought.02. This Sculptural Bronze Candelabra
I sourced this bronze candelabra for BĀZĀR, and I think it might be one of my favorite finds.
It’s twisted, irregular, slightly sinister, and looks like it was pulled out of some eccentric European aristocrat’s estate sale.
I imagine it sitting on a massive dining table in a crumbling Italian palazzo, surrounded by antique silver, half-empty wine glasses, and a family that hasn’t spoken to each other since 1987 over an inheritance dispute.
Naturally, I had to have it.
03. Lo & Co’s Mixed Metal Hardware
Can we please talk about how good this new mixed metal hardware from Lo & Co is?
I’ve always loved mixing metals. The idea that every piece of hardware in a room needs to match has never made sense to me. And these pieces are such a beautiful example of why.
The combination of warm brass and polished chrome feels like jewelry for cabinetry. It’s refined but has just enough contrast to make something as simple as opening a drawer feel special.
Hardware is one of those things people tend to underestimate. You can spend a fortune on beautiful cabinetry, but if you choose boring hardware, you’re missing an opportunity.
04. Leather Backgammon Set
I sourced this leather backgammon set for BĀZĀR, and I have a confession to make.
Despite being Persian, I have absolutely no idea how to play backgammon. Not a clue. Which is frankly embarrassing considering I grew up surrounded by people who treat it like an Olympic sport.
But I do know a fabulous backgammon set when I see one.
The black and cognac leather is so chic. I picture it sitting on the coffee table of a very wealthy man in the South of France who spends his afternoons playing backgammon, drinking espresso, and making questionable financial decisions.
Meanwhile, I’ll probably just leave mine open on a coffee table and hope nobody asks me to play.
05. Kith Ivy | New York City
I was in New York last week meeting with a new architectural millwork workshop for one of our projects. This particular home is extremely millwork-heavy, so finding the right team is a big deal. I’m very particular about craftsmanship, and when a project calls for this level of detail, I want to know exactly who’s making it.
The workshop was responsible for the entire Kith Ivy buildout in New York, so Chris, the owner, invited my team and me to lunch and a tour.
And wow.
The attention to detail is insane. Beautiful woodwork, incredible finishes, and the kind of execution that makes you stop and inspect everything up close. I was looking at the millwork the way most people look at art.
But the club itself? Fabulous.
Beautiful interiors, a Giorgio Armani fitness center and spa, and an Erewhon bar. Yes, an EREWHON bar. In New York.
It’s basically what happens when someone decides that having a private club isn’t quite exclusive enough and asks, “But what if we could also get a $22 smoothie?”
Only in New York.
That’s it for this week. Five very different obsessions, but I suppose they all have something in common: I love when people put real thought into what they’re creating. Whether it’s a painting, a cabinet pull, or an entire private club, I can always tell when someone genuinely gives a damn about the details.
Until next week!
