Steve Gold

Designer Spotlight

Steve Gold

Steve Gold x dumæ

dumæ’s latest collaboration, a limited run collection, created with Steve Gold – who is a top luxury real estate broker and television personality.

Steve and Kym are long-time friends, collaborating for the first time as they bring their shared aesthetic vision to life, conceptualizing pieces that embrace imperfection and celebrate the beauty that lies in authenticity.

The resulting collection, handcrafted in Los Angeles, features two signature vases named after Steve's daughters – Lily and Rose. The vases, like their namesakes, represent a complementary pairing: one taller, one smaller, standing beautifully together but also on their own.

Designed to enhance any space, from a home to an office or even a staged property, the hand made nature of clay means every piece is unique and ready for your distinct vision.

This limited run release is just the beginning for Steve and dumæ. With plans to expand thoughtfully, the pair embodies a shared commitment to quality, craftsmanship and the beauty of imperfection.

Steve Gold

“In a world of filters and polished perfection, I wanted to lean into the raw, imperfect balance of these ceramics.” - Steve Gold

Steve Gold's Family

Steve Gold x dumæ

Tell us about a day in your life.

One of the things I love most about my career as a luxury real estate broker in New York City is that no two days are ever the same. However, there are a few constants that help create balance.

I typically wake up around 6 a.m. and start my day with coffee and breakfast with my daughter before taking her to school. That morning routine is important to me—having that dedicated time with her helps create a sense of stability and connection.

After drop-off, I usually spend 30 minutes to an hour catching up on emails and calls, particularly from overseas contacts, before heading into my morning appointments. These vary between listing meetings, property tours, and strategy sessions with clients. Around noon, I take a break, but since I transitioned to a fully mobile office a few years ago, I often have a working lunch in my car, which is equipped with Zoom functionality, airline-style tray tables, and everything I need to stay productive. Sometimes, I’ll use this time for creative meetings related to my design projects.

The afternoons are usually a mix of meetings with developers, checking in on ongoing projects like One Highline—the fastest-selling downtown NYC building in the last decade to hit a billion in sales—and conducting showings for both new developments and resale listings. If I have an active buyer, I’ll schedule property tours as well.

I make it a priority to be home around 6:30 p.m. for dinner with my daughter and to spend quality time with her before bedtime. If the evening requires it, I might go back out for drinks or a late dinner with clients, but otherwise, I take that time to follow up on emails and calls. By 10 p.m., I try to wind down, catching up with my wife for an hour or so before heading to bed around 11 or 11:30.

How does art play a role in your life?

Art has always been an integral part of my life. Interestingly, I started collecting pieces before I even had a home to display them in. Since my late teens, I’ve immersed myself in the art world, attending fairs like Frieze, Art Basel, and the Venice Biennale, constantly learning and exploring different movements and mediums.

In my own spaces, I curate pieces that hold both sentimental and collectible value. Art isn’t just decorative for me—it’s a deeply personal form of expression that shapes the atmosphere of a home and tells a story.

Steve Gold's SoHo Loft

Do you have any tips for people trying to design or decorate more?

My biggest advice is to lean into what you love and trust your instincts. Design is deeply personal, and your space should reflect what makes you feel comfortable and happy. It’s easy to get caught up in trends or what others think is “good design,” but ultimately, your home should be an extension of you.

If you love bright colors, embrace them. If you prefer muted neutrals and reclaimed woods, lean into that aesthetic. Authenticity in design always translates into a space that feels intentional and effortless. At the end of the day, it’s about creating a home that brings you joy and a sense of peace.

What is your favorite part of the artistic process?

I’m most drawn to the exploratory phase of the creative process. I love taking an initial concept and refining it through iteration after iteration until it feels just right. As a perfectionist, I immerse myself in mood boarding, experimenting with materials, and finding unexpected ways to bring an idea to life.

For me, the real magic happens in conceptualization—before any physical execution takes place. It’s about distilling a vision, playing with different textures, and finding the perfect balance between structure and spontaneity. That early ideation stage is where I feel most inspired.

Do you have a favorite accessory or piece you recently purchased?

Lately, I’ve been obsessed with the Lily and the Rose vases from dumæ. Kym and I put a lot of thought and effort into designing them, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to see how well they’ve been received. I love hearing from people who have purchased them and resonate with the same design gap I noticed when we created them.

Beyond that, I’m excited about several vintage finds I sourced in Europe last summer. They’re currently being incorporated into a project that will be published soon, and I can’t wait to see how they elevate the space.