ABOUT LESLIE

Leslie, a native New Yorker, believes that a home, or any interior space, should make its inhabitants happy, healthy, and productive. On all her projects she starts with this point of view and works with clients to develop a plan for how their environment can support them in living their best lives.

Leslie is the co-author, with her late mother Pamela Banker, of The Pocket Decorator and The Pocket Renovator both published by Rizzoli. She is the author of Think Like a Decorator published by Rizzoli in Spring 2023.

Leslie Banker & Co is a small full service interior design firm based in New York and working on projects around the U.S.

 
Recapping a fun week! Highlight was an afternoon with @megbraffdesigns and @elizabethpash in Locust Valley. Love the shopping! And thanks to @nivenbreen for organizing.
It’s fuzzy but it’s one of my all time favorites . Things were happening in the strawberry tent. Happy Mothers Day! And for those who find it a bittersweet day, I hear you. 💗
A huge thank you to @eerdmansnewyork for throwing a fabulous Book signing. The apple green walls, art by @awyoungart the garden on a spring night, all perfect and I can’t wait to see Emily’s book on Mario Buatta this September—time
I was walking down Magazine Street in NOLA with @lillybunninc and we stumbled upon @libirdstudio — a treasure trove of beautiful ceramic work by Lisa Alpaugh. So happy to have this bowl in my apt and candlesticks and a bigger bowl headed to a c
I had a chance last night to thank some of the Dream Team who contributed their valuable time and amazing talent to making Think Like A Decorator such a success. @kathleenjayes @coreydamenjenkins @kirill_istomin @katie.leede pictured here. I am so gr
One of the best ways to start the day in NYC—at the Flower Market. #i❤️ny #nativenewyorker #nycflowermarket #interiordesign #decoratingwithplants #thinklikeadecorator
When your dress matches the sofa! So much fun today @thedesignsocialpopup in Atlanta at @greggirbygallery ‘s house. Got a chance to see @casabranca ‘s great fabrics again, @dunesandduchess tables in fantastic colors, @halfpastsevenhome ha