What Maximalist Studios’ Jaithan Kochar and Eddie Ross Can’t Live Without
The design masters share their favorite places and things.
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Jaithan Kochar and Eddie Ross. Photograph by Jauhien Sasnou
Wayne residents Jaithan Kochar and Eddie Ross are design whizzes and co-owners of Maximalist Studios, an impressive new creative and events space in Norristown. Here, all the things they can’t live without.
Favorite Things
Most-Worn Item: “A vintage scarf from an antiques store in Collegeville that I wear as a neckerchief,” says Kochar. “It has a vintage Ralph Lauren feel.”
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The wallet Eddie Ross gifted Jaithan Kochar. Photograph by Jauhien Sasnou
Recent Splurge: The monogrammed Goyard wallet Ross gave Kochar for Christmas: “After one too many sour cherry margaritas in New York, we went out and bought the thing.”
Prized Possession: “My grandmother’s antique chinoiserie cameo lamp,” Ross says.
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Eddie Ross’ grandmother’s antique chinoiserie cameo lamp. Photograph by Jauhien Sasnou
Jewelry: Each wears a stack of three gold rings, including bands they exchanged early in their relationship.
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Photograph by Jauhien Sasnou
Advice for My Younger Self: “When the bullies at boarding school want to bring you down just because you feel like voguing — strike a pose, honey,” says Kochar.
At Home
Go-To Gadget: A polishing wheel for vintage silver. “It’s therapy,” says longtime antiquer Ross. “Like with ironing, there’s an immediate sense of gratification.”
Current Project: Restoring Edgewood Hall, their 1923 center-hall colonial in Wayne — and documenting it in House Beautiful magazine.
On My Nightstand: Ross’s grandfather’s firefighter badge: “He was a landscape designer but still volunteered. It makes me want to give back.”
On My Desk: Dixon Ticonderoga number two black pencils for Ross; “organized chaos” for Kochar.
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Eddie Ross and Jaithan Kochar’s dogs. Photograph by Jauhien Sasnou
Pets: Two Pekingese, Chutney and Shiitake. “Their father won Westminster,” says Ross.
Recent Accomplishment: Ross’s collection of just-a-touch-luxe knobs, handles and barware for Addison Weeks.
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Adison Weeks knobs and handles by Eddie Ross. Photograph by Jauhien Sasnou
Out and About
Shop: Trove General Store in Paoli. “It has a very classic New England feel,” says Kochar.
Garden: Chanticleer in Wayne.
Hair Salon: Spruce Men’s Hair Salon in Bridgeport. “It makes me feel like I’m in Passyunk,” says Ross. “Or Brooklyn.”
Bar: Five Saints Distilling in Norristown.
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Cornerstone in Wayne. Photograph by Jauhien Sasnou
Restaurant: Cornerstone in Wayne. “I live for their clams casino fettuccine,” says Ross.
Annual Trip: Provincetown, Massachusetts. “We ride bikes, relax, and try to buy a piece of art,” says Kochar.
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Provincetown, Massachusetts. Photograph by iStockphoto/Getty Images
Published as “Connoisseur” in the May 2019 issue of Philadelphia magazine.