Nate Berkus

Date of Birth: September 17, 1971

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Nathan Jay “Nate” Berkus is a renowned American interior designer, author, and television personality. Born into a family with a strong design background, Nate’s passion for design was evident from a young age. He founded his own design firm, Nate Berkus Associates, in Chicago in 1995, which quickly gained acclaim for its sophisticated and approachable aesthetic. Berkus became a household name through his frequent appearances on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” where he charmed audiences with his design expertise and relatable personality. He later hosted his own syndicated talk show, “The Nate Berkus Show,” and has authored several books on design. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Berkus has been open about his personal life, including the tragic loss of his partner, Fernando Bengoechea, in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Nate has continued to inspire people with his resilience and creative vision, and he currently lives in New York City with his husband, designer Jeremiah Brent, and their two children.

5 Interesting Facts about Nate Berkus

1. Nate Berkus’s mother, Nancy Golden, is also an interior designer and appeared on HGTV.

2. He survived the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami while vacationing in Sri Lanka, though his partner, Fernando Bengoechea, tragically did not.

3. Berkus and his husband, Jeremiah Brent, were the first same-sex couple to be featured in a national ad campaign for Banana Republic.

4. Nate Berkus has authored two books: “Home Rules” and “The Things That Matter.”

5. He has a home collection available at Target, which includes furniture, bedding, and décor items.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Nate Berkus

1. “Your home should tell the story of who you are, and be a collection of what you love.”

2. “The best homes are the ones that have something to say about the people who live in them.”

3. “Design is really about creating a quality of life, and a beauty in that life that nourishes the soul, that makes life beautiful.”

4. “I believe your home should be a reflection of your personality.”

5. “The most successful designers are the ones who can make a space feel both lived in and curated.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Nate Berkus’s net worth is estimated to have reached $18 million.

Children

Nate Berkus and his husband, Jeremiah Brent, have two children: a daughter, Poppy Brent-Berkus, born via surrogacy in 2015, and a son, Oskar Michael Brent-Berkus, born via surrogacy in 2018.