Charlotte Moss facts for kids

Charlotte Moss is a famous American interior designer. She also writes books and helps many charities. Since 1985, she has won many awards for her amazing work. She is known as one of the best designers by Elle Décor magazine. Charlotte often gives talks about how to make homes beautiful. She has written 11 books and writes for different magazines.

Early Life

Charlotte Moss grew up in Richmond, Virginia. After high school, she studied English at Virginia Commonwealth University. In 1978, she moved to New York City. She worked on Wall Street for seven years. This is where big financial deals happen.

Later, Charlotte decided to change her career. Even though she studied English, she loved design. She opened her own company, Charlotte Moss & Co. This business was both an interior design firm and an antique store.

What is an Interior Designer?

An interior designer helps people make their homes look great. They choose colors, furniture, and decorations. They make sure rooms are both beautiful and useful. Charlotte Moss has designed homes all over the United States and in other countries. She has worked for many important people.

In 2007, Charlotte opened a special showroom in New York City. It was called the Charlotte Moss Townhouse. It showed off her design style.

Charlotte has used her many years of experience to create her own collections. She has designed furniture, fabrics, and wallpapers. She also created carpets, dishes, and garden planters. She even designed clothing and jewelry.

Charlotte also gives many talks about interior design. She shares her ideas at museums and special events.

Awards and Honors

Charlotte has won many awards for her design work. She is on Elle Décor's "A-List" of top designers. She was also named a "Grand Master" by the magazine. Traditional Home magazine called her one of the top 20 design icons.

Some of her important awards include:

• The Centennial Medal of Honor from the New York School of Interior Design (2017).
• Elle Décor's Vision Award (2009).
• The Timeless Design Award from the Royal Oak Foundation (2010).

She also has special honorary degrees. These are like special awards from universities. She received them from The New York School of Interior Design and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Helping Others (Philanthropy)

Charlotte Moss is also known for her charity work. This means she helps many good causes. She has received awards for her leadership and giving back.

She supports many different groups. She is on the board of The Bone Marrow Foundation. She also helps The Order of Saint John and The Madoo Conservancy. She used to be a trustee for the American Hospital of Paris.

Charlotte has also helped organize many charity events. These include galas for UNICEF and the New York City Ballet. She helps raise money for important causes.

Books and Writings

Charlotte Moss is also a successful author. She has written 11 books about design and living well.

Books by Charlotte Moss

• A Passion for Detail (1991)
• Creating A Room (1995)
• The Poetry of Home (1998)
• Design Inspirations (2004)
• Winter House (2005)
• A Flair for Living (2008)
• Charlotte Moss Decorates (2011)
• A Visual Life: Scrapbooks, Collages and Inspirations (2013)
• Charlotte Moss: Garden Inspirations (2015)
• Charlotte Moss Entertains (2018)
• Charlotte Moss Flowers (2021)

Magazine Articles

Charlotte has also written articles for many popular magazines:

• “Women in the Garden” (Flower 2023–present)
• “In Good Taste” (Veranda 2021)
• “Charlotte’s Eye” and “Charlotte Moss On” (House Beautiful 2014–2017)
• “Home and Garden” (New York Times T Magazine 2014)
• “Home and Garden” (Wall Street Journal 2010-2013)