Join Benjamin Johnston, Partner and Creative Director of Benjamin Johnston Design, in conversation with Jill Waage, Editor-in-Chief of Traditional Home, as they explore the design philosophies behind his Rizzoli debut Refined Interiors: Timeless Homes for Modern Living. Drawing on over 20 years of architectural and interior design expertise, Benjamin shares insights from eight newly completed residences, examining balance, contrast, and the art of orchestration. This intimate conversation distills enduring lessons on crafting homes that feel intentional, artful, and emotionally resonant, proving that beauty is most powerful when it works in the service of real life. Refined Interiors keynote brought to you by the RUE IV showroom.

Benjamin Johnston is Partner and Creative Director of the award-winning, Texas-based Benjamin Johnston Design studio, with nearly two decades of experience in home design. The firm’s work has appeared on the covers of Traditional Home and LUXE Interiors + Design, with further highlights across premier publications including Architectural Digest, ELLE Decor, Homes & Gardens, and House Beautiful. Johnston received the 2024 ICAA John Staub Award and the 2025 Palladio Award for Interior Design. His licensed collections include collaborations with Chaddock Home, S. Harris, and Madison Lily Rugs, with a new line for MATERIAL Bespoke Stone + Tile forthcoming. His debut book, Refined Interiors (Rizzoli), released February 17, 2026. Benjamin Johnston is Partner and Creative Director of the award-winning, Texas-based Benjamin Johnston Design studio, with nearly two decades of experience in home design. The firm’s work has appeared on the covers of Traditional Home and LUXE Interiors + Design, with further highlights across premier publications including Architectural Digest, ELLE Decor, Homes & Gardens, and House Beautiful. Johnston received the 2024 ICAA John Staub Award and the 2025 Palladio Award for Interior Design. His licensed collections include collaborations with Chaddock Home, S. Harris, and Madison Lily Rugs, with a new line for MATERIAL Bespoke Stone + Tile forthcoming. His debut book, Refined Interiors (Rizzoli), released February 17, 2026.