Design

Jeremiah Brent Reveals His Valentine’s Day Wish List

The interior designer and author selects unique artisan home goods and vintage treasures for those whose love language is thoughtful gifting

By Jill Sieracki

February 6, 2024

Collage of lifestyle items including a book, watch, red beanie, perfume bottle, marble cup, pendant, and green lamp.

With offices on both coasts and a long list of celebrity clients, designer Jeremiah Brent has cultivated a specific style that speaks to today’s elevated taste. His artfully layered interiors are the epitome of quiet luxury, with decadent materials, a calming palette of earthy neutrals, and sophisticated accents that imbue spaces with character and personality. Its an aesthetic he’s honed at his Los Angeles boutique, Atrio, which is stocked with marble furnishings and objects, nubby textiles, exquisite tableware, and sartorial finds.

However, a quick tour through his portfolio hints that the dashing designer has a romantic side as well: A Palm Beach residential project is described as “a love story,” he crafted a tailored interior for the Los Angeles restaurant Juliet, and his upcoming book, The Space That Keeps You, ultimately became a love letter to his family.

Here, Brent shares some Valentine’s Day suggestions for those whose love language is thoughtful gifting.

Person in a black suit sitting on a grey couch, with a minimalist background. — Jeremiah Brent. Photo: Courtesy of Jeremiah Brent

Green and gold vintage push button light switch with a braided cord on a white background. — Luce Avventurina light switch by Giberto Arrivabene Valenti Gonzaga. Photo: Courtesy of Giberto Arrivabene Valenti Gonzaga

1. Giberto Venezia Light Switch

“A little upgrade for your bedside fixtures—my friend Giberto makes these gorgeous switches that can be integrated with existing lighting. I love the idea of gifting something that most wouldn’t indulge in for themselves.”

Sleek silver lighter against a dark background with a red button and a shiny, reflective surface. — Coquille lighter case by Sophie Buhai. Photo: Courtesy of Sophie Buhai

2. Sophie Buhai Coquille Lighter Case

“Lighting a candle has never looked sexier.”

Luxury gold-faced watch with black textured leather strap on a black background. — 18karat yellow gold wrist watch signed Boucheron. Photo: Courtesy of Trésor

3. Boucheron Watch

“A play on the tradition of gifting jewelry for Valentine’s Day—always go vintage when it comes to watches.”

Rectangular silver metal container with lid on a plain background. — Smart and Modern American sterling silver desk box by Tiffany. Photo: Courtesy of 1stDibs

4. Sterling Silver Box

“Sterling boxes with handwritten letters inside are a love language in and of themselves—a gift that feels like an heirloom, waiting to be discovered.”

Small glass bottle with golden cap containing yellow liquid, displayed against a plain white background. — R Oil by The Row. Photo: Courtesy of The Row

5. The Row Oil

“This scent is so luxurious and subtle; it lasts much longer than you’d expect!”

Book cover of "The Space That Keeps You" with a rustic gate photo on a textured background — The Space That Keeps You by Jeremiah Brent. Photo: Courtesy of HarperCollins

6. The Space That Keeps You: When Home Becomes a Love Story

“What began as a hunt for the secret to finding one’s ‘forever home’ became a love letter to my husband, children, and the places we’ve been lucky enough to inhabit together. You can preorder my first book, The Space That Keeps You, for delivery on February 20.”

Red knitted beanie hat with ribbed texture on a plain white background. — J. Crew cashmere beanie. Photo: Courtesy of J.Crew

7. Cashmere

“Even I love a pop of color sometimes…you can’t go wrong with the gift of cashmere.”

Black candle in a simple cylindrical holder on a neutral background. — Atrio signature candle. Photo: Courtesy of Atrio

Marble cup with abstract black and white patterns on three short legs, set against a neutral background. — Atrio marble candle vessel in viola. Photo: Courtesy of Atrio

8. Atrio Candle and Vessel

“One of my favorite duos: Atrio’s signature scent, Smudge, paired with the custom marble vessel. With bordeaux veining, the viola vessel feels festive without being too specific to the holiday.”