Join us as we sit down with Ted Bainbridge, President of BUILD Magazine, for an inside look at one of our Palm Beach projects. This remarkable estate features nine bedrooms, thirteen baths, and more than 15,000 square feet set on 2.71 private acres. The home reflects our signature approach to classic transitional design, elevated through rich materials, thoughtful architectural detail, and a sense of livable luxury.
During the conversation, Allison Paladino and Zita Van Egmond-Rudd share the story behind the project, the evolution of our Palm Beach Gardens-based design firm, and the collaborative process that guides each home we create. We talk about balancing timeless architecture with fresh, unexpected elements, and how we ensure every residence feels personal, refined, and truly meant to be lived in.
I want to begin by saying how grateful I am to Thais Roda, the team at Liaigre Miami, and everyone who joined us for such a beautifully hosted and thoughtful private evening.
This presentation was intentionally different for me. Interior design has been my life’s work for more than thirty years, but that night was not really about the projects. It was about the people behind the work. I wanted to speak honestly about wellness, balance, leadership, and what it means to take care of ourselves in a profession that is incredibly rewarding, yet incredibly demanding.
I shared personal experiences and lessons that have shaped how I design, how I lead, and how I live today. I also walked guests through my journey as a product designer, from furniture and lighting to outdoor collections, and my rug and pillow collaboration with Perennials. It is a partnership I deeply believe in for its innovation, durability, and beauty. Seeing those pieces displayed inside the Liaigre Miami showroom made the evening even more meaningful.
More than anything, the night was about honoring designers, creatives, and business owners. It was about acknowledging the energy we give every single day and reminding ourselves that caring for our well-being is essential.
Thank you to everyone who came, listened, and shared in the conversation. I truly hope you left feeling supported, encouraged, and reminded of how important you are.
In this first episode of FD Conversationswith Florida Design, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Editorial Director Daffhne Nicolopoulos to talk about how interior design is evolving in a rapidly changing world.
As highlighted by Florida Design, recent global changes have influenced not only our industry but also the way we live, work, and experience our surroundings. We discussed how design firms have adapted in meaningful ways, from implementing new safety protocols to embracing virtual presentations and Zoom consultations. These adjustments have reshaped the creative process and strengthened collaboration, allowing designers and clients to remain connected while navigating new realities.
What I continue to see firsthand is a clear and intentional shift in what clients value most. There is a growing desire for homes that feel grounded, livable, and emotionally supportive. Beauty alone is no longer enough. Spaces must function effortlessly, offer comfort, and provide a sense of calm. As our conversation for Florida Design emphasized, design today carries a deeper responsibility. The home has become a place of restoration, connection, and reflection in ways that feel more significant than ever before.
Thoughtful design has always mattered, but its impact is now more personal and more immediate. When architecture, materials, and proportion are considered with care, the result is not simply a beautiful space, but an environment that truly enhances daily life.
Allison and Zita's Incredible Journey Through Saudi Arabia
Paladino Rudd Interior Design firm in Palm Beach, FL, tell us about their amazing adventure in Saudi Arabia.
"It was nothing short of extraordinary!" From breathtaking architecture and design inspiration to warm hospitality, each day brought unforgettable experiences and new friendships.
Exploring the Architectural Marvels of KAFD
Our first day in Saudi Arabia set the tone for an incredible trip. To start, we embarked on an unbelievable tour of the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). We owe a huge thank you to Ahmed, an architect from Construction & Planning Ltd., for guiding us through this stunning district. Amazingly, KAFD is the world’s largest LEED Platinum-certified mixed-use business center, and its architectural brilliance left us in awe. One of the highlights was the metro station, designed by the world-renowned Zaha Hadid Architects. It was a true masterpiece of modern architecture and luxury design! The innovative designs and grand scale of the development fueled our excitement about potential interior design projects in the region.
A Night of Hospitality and Celebration
Our first evening in Saudi Arabia was an absolute delight, thanks to our friend Tom Sunberg, who introduced us to our generous host, Sabah Al-Kraidees. We had the pleasure of touring the luxurious Narcissus Hotel before heading to a rooftop celebration at Karamna. We had a fabulous birthday dinner! The food was exquisite, the ambiance was spectacular, and the company was even better! To top it off, we indulged in the local experience of smoking dried fruit from a hookah and even had the opportunity to pet a falcon! Honestly, a heartfelt thank you to Sabah for making our first night so memorable.
A Special Evening at Sabah’s Family Farm
By our fourth night in Saudi, we had already made wonderful new friendships, particularly with our dear friend Sabah Al-Kraidees. He invited us to his family farm in Riyadh for a delightful dinner party, where we met some truly inspiring individuals. The warmth and generosity we experienced was unparalleled. We look forward to collaborating on future design projects and bringing our signature Palm Beach design style. Sabah, we cannot thank you enough for your kindness and hospitality!
A Historic Tour of Diyirah
Finally, on our last day in Saudi Arabia, we took a break from meetings to soak in the rich history of Riyadh. Our wonderful new friend, Mohamed Agour, treated us to a lovely lunch and guided us through Diyirah. It is the oldest district in Riyadh. Surrounded by modern developments, including golf courses and residential communities, Diyirah stands as a testament to the city’s deep historical roots. Walking through its historic streets was a perfect way to reflect on our journey before bidding farewell to this incredible country.
Final Thoughts
Our time in Saudi Arabia was truly remarkable. From the awe-inspiring architecture to the warm hospitality and new friendships, every moment was special. Sincerely, we are deeply grateful to everyone who welcomed us with open arms, and we look forward to returning and collaborating on exciting international interior design projects. Until next time, Saudi Arabia!
Onward to Your Next Interior Design Project
Although our interior design office in based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, we are available for residential, commercial, yacht and international interior design projects worldwide! Come visit us at our office, call us directly at (561) 814-2838, or email us at Zita@PaladinoRudd.com or Al@PaladinoRudd.com to discuss your next luxury interior design project!
With the start of fall we've reflected on some of our favorite summer highlights! We must say, hands down it was setting sail in Alaska with Anne and David Sutherland of Perennials and Sutherland, two long-time leaders in luxury interior design materials. After decades of a wonderful partnership, they generously invited us to explore The Last Frontier aboard their beautiful Westport 130 Yacht. It's always the best when colleagues become companions, and we were just that when exploring this destination. We couldn't have had better hosts to take us on this chilly yet eye-opening adventure.
This was our first time in Alaska, and there was plenty to see. From whales, seals, and tortoises to icebergs with all shades of blue. Shocked by the natural world, this flipped our perspective and got us looking into a whole new coastal interior design inspiration. We loved fishing, playing cards, and enjoyed many laughs. Although it was a close call, we concluded that Allison is definitely the best at fishing. We even learned some new facts! Alaska is the largest rainforest in the nation—who knew?
Anne and David have been our friends for quite some time, and it has been a joy to get to know them and their team for many years. There is so much mutual respect, and it has only grown. Ever since our return from sea, we've been diving into new interior design projects and couldn’t help ourselves from placing an order on “Homespun,” a Perennials performance fabric we can't get enough of!
I recently kicked off summer in the best possible way – alongside colleagues who have become my great friends. On June 9, Florida Design and the Inside Out showroom hosted me for a presentation to discuss the “Ins & Outs of Developing a Product Line.” I love developing luxury interior design products, so it was pure fun to share my tips, tricks, and slight mishaps along the way – it is all part of the journey!
Founder of Inside Out, Joy Eber, and Florida Design magazine have both been a part of my own journey. I’ve known Joy for nearly 25 years. She has always been very supportive of my interior design career, and we have a special connection that I value. When I released my first furniture and lighting collection with Century Furniture in Chicago, she congratulated me and sent me flowers to the show. She is a star, and she surrounds herself with a team that matches her enthusiasm and can-do attitude.
Florida Design magazine has celebrated key moments and milestones with us. When Zita Rudd was promoted to partner, who better to sponsor the event? That was where we had the pleasure of meeting Florida Design’s editor-in-chief, Luis Rigual, who introduced me to the Inside Out design community. Just like creating a collection, it all comes full circle!
Thank you to everyone who joined us, to Inside Out showroom, to Florida Design magazine, and of course – to my wonderful product collaborators in interior design: Perennials,Fine Art, EJ Victor, and Century! To learn more about my interior design collections and the creative process behind each interior design project, click the link HERE.
Allison Paladino is a creative force in her industry who celebrates more than 30 years of inspired interior architecture and design. Zita Rudd is a self-aware perfectionist who brings a calming demeanor and a sharp sense of humor, honing her design skills under Allison’s leadership for more than 15 years. Together, they are a dynamic energy full of creativity and possibility, shaping the future of Palm Beach Gardens interior design.
Today, Allison’s acclaimed firm, Allison Paladino Interior Design & Collections, is excited to announce it is re-launching as Paladino Rudd Interior Design—formalizing a partnership that has thrived for the better part of two decades and establishing itself as a premier South Florida interior design firm for luxury residential, commercial, and custom interior design projects.
Paladino Rudd Interior Design: Behind the Brand
Our Design Philosophy
Our firm’s portfolio features clean transitional interiors that embrace traces of classicism and innovation, confidently blending serene settings with interesting textures and colors.
Our Client Experience
The client experience at Paladino Rudd is thoughtful, curated and wow-worthy, just like the spaces we create. We treat clients with white-glove service at every turn, from the initial kick-off to final installation, keeping them consistently informed and involved with detailed meeting minutes, status reports, and regular accounting updates.
Our Services
Paladino Rudd delivers stunning interiors featuring furnishings, fabrics, window treatments, wall coverings and more. Our exquisite design projects span many styles and scopes, ranging from comprehensive interiors to complete custom interior architecture and specifications for the whole project.
Our Passions
In addition to providing fine interior design and interior architecture services, Allison is also an active and creative voice in the design world, developing a variety of collections for some of the industry’s biggest names in furniture, lighting and design, including Perennials Fabrics, EJ Victor, Hickory Chair, Baker Furniture, Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting, Century Furniture, Visual Comfort and McGuire Furniture.
Our Leaders
Allison is an avid traveler with a passion for nature and all it offers. She loves to be anywhere near the water, boating, sailing, snorkeling, fishing and paddle boarding. She's even enjoyed cage diving with great whites in South Africa (and has incredible photos to prove it)! Allison fully embraces an active lifestyle and loves playing a round of golf or catching a ride on her Peloton.
Zita's biggest joy in life is her family—her young daughter, Siena, and her husband, Parker. When she's not busy keeping her mind, business, and health in tip-top shape, Zita loves volunteering with Siena in the local community on the weekends. Two of their favorite organizations are Christ Fellowship and Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
Fine Art Lamps, a premier U.S. manufacturer of designer lighting, will be launching a new LED collection of handcrafted lighting designed by Interior Designer Allison Paladino at the April 2015 High Point Market.
The Allison Paladino collection features an exclusive Fine Art Lamps studio process of dichroic rough-cut sculpted glass. Each handmade glass gem is illuminated by hidden LED’s creating a multicolored brilliance that artistically transforms this lighting into art.
Meticulously crafted metal anchors each glass gem and is available in your choice of hand-applied aged silver leaf, Florentine gold leaf or bronze finish.
This collection includes pendants and sconces.
“We are thrilled to be working with Allison Paladino and launching our first guest designer line said Rene Quintana, President and COO of Fine Art Lamps.” “The uniquely sophisticated product design seamlessly integrates old world processes with today’s latest technology. It is truly a gem of a collection that will appeal to the most discerning tastes”
“The artisans of Fine Art Lamps did such a fabulous job of achieving my vision of impeccable craftsmanship through the beautiful antique silver, gold, bronze frames, and the organic feel of the cut glass that looks like a natural stone” – Allison Paladino
About Fine Art Lamps
Fine Art Lamps is a leading US manufacturer of over 1000 distinctive and prestigious decorative lighting designs for interior and exterior applications. Marketed in over 70 countries, Fine Art Lamps is displayed in our corporate showrooms and in leading lighting and furniture showrooms around the world.
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Allison and the banner outside of Fine Art Lamps! A very exciting time!
Here is Allison showing the watch battery size dim-able LED bulb. “It was fun showing it to customers to see if they could figure out what it was!!! It is hard to believe that this tiny little bit can illuminate the glass hand cut dichroic glass so beautifully and at the same time be practical to light a space! Because LED’s are fairly new in such a decorative fixtures it really is ground breaking!”
Allison’s new lighting fixture was inspired by her love for jewelry and exotic materials like rock crystal and quartz and the Art Deco period!
In addition to her new line with Fine Art Lamps, Allison continued to wow the crowds with a stunning new showcase in the EJ Victor Showroom.
All of us here at EJ Victor could not be happier to welcome such a creative talent, Kelly Wearstler to the family!
Market in High Point, NC, is always an exciting time of year, but this Fall we had plenty of reasons to celebrate! Many new furniture introductions were launched, including the David dining armchair featuring fabulous ribbed chrome details on the back where the arm wraps around the chair, on the arm itself, and a polished chrome ferrule on the foot! Also introduced was the JJ console in chrome, a walnut shelf with drawers, and glass, just to name a few.
Allison and her staff also celebrated with EJ Victor in honor of their 25th anniversary, along with the introduction of the Kate Spade Collection sponsored by the Hearst Group, Saturday, October 17th.
Another successful season with Fine Art Lamps is in the books as well! This High Point Market, Allison Paladino, a leading Palm Beach Gardens interior designer, introduced eight new lighting pieces to her line.
The artisans of Fine Art Lamps did such a fabulous job of achieving her vision! They truly captured the impeccable craftsmanship through the beautiful antique silver, gold, and bronze frames, as well as the organic feel of the cut glass that looks like natural quartz.
Fine Art Lamps also celebrated the evening with a party in honor of their 75th Anniversary!
Both Allison and her colleague Libby Langdon viewed for the first time the Fine Art Lamps showroom in High Point, NC, with the reception area now lined with all of Allison’s lighting collection!
“It was very exciting to see that my lighting collection was lining the hall and reception area of Fine Art Lamps! We also placed in the reception area some furniture pieces from my collection with EJ Victor. Around the corner walks my pal Libby, whom I did get a fist pump of approval from! Thanks, Libby!” says a very excited and grateful Paladino!
