Darren N. Henault (born June 1, 1965) is an American interior designer and decorator who is primarily active in New York City and Millbrook, New York.[1] His designs have been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, House and Garden, New York Magazine and House Beautiful.[2] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Henault launched Tent in Amenia, New York, where he sells designed custom furniture and sourced home decor items.[3][4]
Darren Henault | |
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| Born | Darren N. Henault June 1, 1965 Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Boston University (BA) Fashion Institute of Technology (Certificate) |
| Occupation(s) | Interior designer, decorator, retailer |
| Years active | 1996 - present |
| Partner | Michael Bassett (1996–present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | darrenhenault |
Henault was raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, where his father, Robert R. Henault (b. 1937), worked in the textile industry and owned several mills (Lincoln Textile Corporation).[5][6][7] His paternal family is of French-Canadian who emigrated to the U.S. from Quebec prior to 1910 (see French-Canadian Americans).[8][better source needed]
Henault completed a Bachelor of Arts at Boston University as well as a certificate at the Fashion Institute of Technology. He and his partner, attorney Michael Bassett, have two daughters and currently reside in Millbrook, New York.[9]
References
edit- ^ Ballen, Sian; Hirsch, Jeff (2010-11-19). "Darren Henault". New York Social Diary. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "About". Darren Henault Interiors. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ Green, Lisa (2021-04-05). "Interior Designer Darren Henault Opens TENT, A Home Store in Amenia". Rural Intelligence. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "Inside Tent". Berkshire Style. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "Darren Henault". Antique Rugs by Doris Leslie Blau. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "Meet Interior Designer Darren Henault, Founder of Tent". Cottages & Gardens. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
- ^ "The Museum Building". Rhode Island History. 55 (1): 46. February 1997.
- ^ United States Census Records
- ^ Baker, Rachel (2010-10-07). "Darren Henault, Michael Bassett, Bunny, and Lulu's Grand Upper East Side Apartment - Home Design Fall 2010". New York Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-19.