Kyle Bunting

Kyle Bunting is a Texas-based product designer who works exclusively in hair on hide. He is noted for his wide selection of colors, designs and ability to create custom work in any size or shape for architectural and interior applications. His products are highly sought after in the interior market by both designers and clients for private and contract applications.

Biography

Born in Greensboro, North Carolina and raised in Irving, Texas, Kyle Bunting was first introduced to the design potential of hide by his father Jim Bunting as a child. In his early years, he'd accompany his father to rodeos and fat stock shows in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area where they displayed and sold art, furniture, and rugs designs made of hide.[1]

After spending several years in San Francisco renovating and reselling real estate, Bunting became familiar with and attracted to the interiors industry.[2] Noticing a lack of quality hide for high end interiors, Bunting decided to pursue in earnest a business creating decorative hide solutions for leading interior decorators, architects, and designers.[3] The company, which was founded in March 2000, had initial prototypes and designs formulated by the fall of 2001 and started generating sales immediately through its web-site and word of mouth. The company entered the trade-only represented market in 2004 with DeSousa Hughes in San Francisco and David Sutherland Showroom in Dallas.

Kyle Bunting Inc.

Kyle Bunting Inc. was founded in San Francisco, CA in March 2002. In May 2005, the company relocated to Austin, Texas. The company's studio is located outside of Austin in the Texas Hill Country where every Kyle Bunting product is produced. From here, the company has completed thousands of projects for design professionals and private clients around the world.

Collaborations

In addition to his own original designs, Bunting has released collaborative collections with noted interior designers, including Geoffrey Bradfield, Amy Lau, Amanda Nisbet, Jiun Ho, Jan Showers, Kris Lajeskie, Neri&Hu, David Rockwell, and DB Kim.[4][5][6][7]

Press

Bunting’s work has appeared in regional, international and major shelter publications including: Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Interior Design, Interiors, Veranda and Elle Decor. As well as appeared on several episodes of Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators.

References

  1. ↑ Juestel, Claudia. "Tea With Claudia: Kyle Bunting". SF Luxe. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  2. ↑ Lemen, Amy. "Nothing to Hide". Western Art and Architecture. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
  3. ↑ "Cowhide Coverings Break from the Herd". SF Gate. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
  4. ↑ Elliot, Jessica. "Hides to seek: Kyle Bunting's cowhide universe". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2013-02-14.
  5. ↑ Derringer, Jamie. "Geoffrey Bradfield for Kyle Bunting". Design Milk. Retrieved 2013-02-14.
  6. ↑ Lemen, Amy. "Nothing to Hide". Western Art and Architecture. Retrieved 2013-02-14.
  7. ↑ Lasky, Julie. "Shifting Geometry Underfoot". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2013-02-14.
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