Alan Tanksley is a premier American designer specializing in residential interiors for more than thirty-five years. He has created unique environments that exemplify the classic principles of thoughtful design and decorating, informed by a modern sensibility. Among the renowned architects he has collaborated with are Maya Lin, James Dayton, Guy Grassi and Robert Orr, most often developing projects from concept to completion.
With a degree in Interior Architecture, Tanksley began his career with the venerable firm Parish-Hadley Associates. His next employer, legendary decorator Mark Hampton, would become his mentor as well as a lifelong friend. Tanksley would later partner with colleague Paula Perlini to form the influential firm of Perlini-Tanksely Associates. In 1993 he established Alan Tanksley, Inc., a boutique interior design firm offering comprehensive residential and bespoke furniture design services.
Alan Tanksley, Inc, prides itself on a client-centric approach that achieves luxe interpretations of contemporary living. The ATI team has successfully delivered distinguished projects throughout the United States, England and France.
ATI has created remarkably designed rooms in the prestigious New York City Kip’s Bay Decorator Showhouse as well as Show Houses in South Hampton, NY and Palm Beach, Florida. The firm collaborated with developers, Alchemy Properties and Sotheby’s International Real Estate, designing an internationally praised 3500 square foot model apartment in Manhattan’s iconic Woolworth Tower.
Our projects have been featured in Architectural Digest, Interior Design, House & Garden, Art & Antiques, Metropolitan Home, and Elle Décor as well as several books.