Hear from Nate Berkus, one of the world’s most influential interior designers, known for his elevated yet accessible approach to design.
Spend an evening with Nate Berkus, one of the world’s most influential interior designers, known for his refined yet deeply livable approach to design.
His latest book, Foundations: Timeless Design That Feels Personal, distills more than three decades of experience into a thoughtful, room-by-room guide to creating spaces with meaning. It is a reflection on what endures—how to design with intention, layer with confidence, and build rooms that tell your story.
In conversation with Marc Adelman, Nate will explore his Four Tenets of Good Design and share what truly makes a home feel timeless rather than trend-driven, collected rather than decorated, and unmistakably your own.
Come for the inspiration. Leave with clarity—and ideas you’ll be ready to bring to life the moment in your own home.
About Nate Berkus
Nate Berkus is one of the world’s most influential interior designers, known for his elevated yet accessible approach to design. His three-decade career has included numerous television shows and home collections, along with designing award-winning interiors. Consistently named to the prestigious AD100 and Elle Décor A-List, Nate has been featured in Architectural Digest, ELLE DÉCOR, Vogue, The New York Times, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal, among others. His latest book, Foundations, was released by Simon & Schuster in Fall 2025 and was named to the New York Times bestseller list. Visit @NateBerkus for more.
About Marc Adelman
For more than two decades, Adelman has worked at the intersection of media, politics, philanthropy, and culture, advising leaders and organizations on how to expand their reach and influence. As the founder of Adelmania Consulting, he has collaborated with corporations, nonprofits, and public figures to create strategic moments that connect ideas with audiences. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid once referred to Adelman as his “court jester,” a reflection of Adelman’s rare ability to operate comfortably in serious rooms while keeping conversations candid, human, and alive—bridging worlds that do not naturally meet.
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- This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required.
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- Books by Nate Berkus are available for purchase and signing at the COOP
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- Location details: This event is located on the 3rd floor of The COOP at 1400 Mass Ave. in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA.