In this episode of the Talk Design podcast, host Adrian Ramsey sits down with Cray Beauxmont-Flynn, the creative force behind the Los Angeles-based interior design firm, Beauxmont.
Cray shares his incredibly unique origin story, tracing his path from growing up in the South to traveling the globe as a professional dancer performing alongside legends like Celine Dion, Cher, and Ricky Martin. He discusses how his background in dance and fashion profoundly shapes his approach to interior design today. Just as a choreographer understands movement across a stage, Cray understands the flow and rhythm of a room.
Adrian and Cray dive into the "Beauxmont" signature style: a highly curated, layered look that feels collected over time rather than bought straight off a showroom floor. Cray reveals his secrets for "high-low" design, mixing expensive anchor pieces with affordable vintage or catalog finds to create a space that is both accessible and deeply emotional.
They also explore the importance of designing for all five senses, including the often-overlooked element of scent, and how lighting and music can completely alter the mood of a home. Finally, Cray shares his own personal sanctuary—a master bath and dressing space designed for ultimate decompression and restoration.
Key Topics Covered:
- A Dancer's Perspective: How a career in professional dance and fashion tailoring translates into an eye for spatial flow, texture, and room choreography.
- The "Collected" Aesthetic: Moving away from the "model home" look to create spaces that feel layered, lived-in, and full of personal history.
- Mastering High-Low Design: Cray's practical advice for mixing high-end investment pieces with budget-friendly finds (like blending a custom sofa with a Crate & Barrel side table).
- Designing for the 5 Senses: Why interior design is about more than just visuals. Learn how scent, lighting, and sound establish the true emotional resonance of a room.
- The Emotional Floor Plan: Cray walks us through his personal sanctuary—a hybrid closet, bathroom, and lounge area where he decompresses after a long day in Los Angeles.
