As you can imagine, the design world is all abuzz! The roster of designers for the 2025 Real Simple Home has been officially revealed. Our class this year is comprised of a passionate and diverse group of creatives and changemakers. Each member’s diverse backgrounds and experiences add advantages to their design philosophies. Alvin Wayne, Drew Michael Scott, and Candace Griffin round out the council. Jason Saft, Valeria Jacobs, Tyler Moore, Mandy Cheng, Alexandra Gater, and Mallory round out the roster. The standout creatives featured below have each developed an unmistakable creative signature. First, they deliver a magical mix of well-earned opulence, artistic brilliance, and hardnosed utility in their documents.
Alvin Wayne, the founder and principal designer of Alvin Wayne Interiors in New York. In that time, he’s had a stormy, fascinating impact on the design landscape. After 14 years in the high-end fashion industry, he honed this talented eye for detail and style. He followed that up by having the audacity to start his own firm. His knowledge has been instrumental in helping close over $3 billion in real estate transactions. This vast experience gives him the ability to create spaces that are as beautiful as they are market savvy.
Drew Michael Scott, cutting-edge L.A.-based interior designer and renovation DIY auteur, offers a radically different swagga. He began his career in men’s fashion after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. In 2018, he realized his lifelong dream of launching his own YouTube channel, Lone Fox, where he teaches millions of viewers easy, affordable design ideas and DIY projects. Scott’s down-to-earth style and relatable approach appeal to a younger demographic that craves on-trend, cost-effective home makeovers.
The Designers’ Unique Journeys
Candace Griffin is another phenomenal, under the radar talent worth paying attention to in this years’ class. As the founder and principal designer of Candace Mary Interiors in Chicago, her work is known for timeless elegance combined with a modern edge. Griffin started her career in staging before starting her firm in 2018. Her unique talent for incorporating vintage style with modern details makes her a standout in an often-saturated industry.
Jason Saft is the owner of Staged to Sell Home, a luxury staging business primarily located in New York City and Brooklyn. His extensive experience in staging homes for sale gives him a unique perspective on how to create spaces that appeal to potential buyers while being functional and stylish.
Creative planner and designer Valeria Jacobs is a daydream believer, magic maker, and the creative force behind the blog and Instagram account Rebecca and Genevieve. Her career beginnings started at a tiny vintage rug studio. In 2020, after purchasing her first property, she took the thrilling leap into content creation full-time. Indeed, Jacobs’s eye for detail reads like an architectural primer. Her unique do it yourself projects and creative home design touches have gained her a fantastic community of followers.
Tyler Moore, aka Tidy Father, is going to cash out as a very successful public school educator. He indulges his passion for cleaning and organizing with vigor. A father of three, Moore’s practical approach to home organization resonates with many families seeking simplicity and order in their living spaces.
Emerging Trends and Inspirations
Mandy Cheng is the studio principal and owner of Mandy Cheng Design, based in Los Angeles. In doing so, she’s forged an impressive legacy within the design world. Her projects are the result of a strong belief in the principles of sustainable development and careful design decisions that respond to today’s lifestyles. Cheng’s collaborative art + architecture background enables her to create projects with sustainable materials that don’t compromise artistic vision or a cutting-edge aesthetic.
Alexandra Gater first started her professional life as a magazine editor. She went on to become a leading stylist and home decor authority, still working out of Toronto. Her editorial experience informs her design sensibility. This background imperatively combines with her design aesthetic to create artful spaces that tell a story through gracefully selected pieces.
Mallory completes this stellar cast of blogging newcomers with her personal journey from moving to NYC in 2015 to just about everything she’s done since. Prior to that, she built and ran an Etsy shop for more than ten years. Her insights into combining personal style with practical solutions have made her a trusted voice in the home decor community.
A Collaborative Vision for 2025
The designers featured in the 2025 Real Simple Home each shine a light on their specific talents. They unite with a collaborative heart that fosters innovation and creativity. As always, each designer’s individual perspectives and areas of expertise are evident from their diverse backgrounds. These visionary designers are primed to wow the world. They each have a tremendous gift for producing stylish yet livable spaces blending high fashion aesthetics with Do-It-Yourself ingenuity.
The Real Simple Home is not just a flashy display. It represents an ideal of modern life that combines aesthetic appeal with functionality. As these designers get ready to debut their new concepts, they are still on the bandwagon of personalization being the name of the home design game. Their shared backgrounds are sure to change the way we experience the spaces we inhabit and show us all how innovative design can improve our lives.
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