Richard P. Hinkle
Bartram House Interiors
Scarmato’s successful three decade career as a
Wall Street executive has not only given him
experience building businesses but also in
identifying and helping develop the potential
of good people. What he saw in Hinkle, from
his talent to his meticulous attention to detail,
convinced him they could bring a level of
excellence that clients would appreciate.
“Richard is truly sui generis. He is precise,
exacting and concerned with what you have
and how it will work. He started with the proper
paint color and flooring and built this beautiful
transitional style in harmony with it,” he said.
“What clinched it for me is that Richard never
denigrated anything we had. He never said,
‘who bought that?’ or ‘it all has to go.’ He’s
personable and well respected here, and I
knew I would never have to worry about him
stepping on someone’s toes at the beginning of a
conversation.”
Hinkle also brings to Bartram House a solid
grounding in fashion and interiors, allowing him
to contribute to projects from the architectural/
engineering phase through landscaping. He began
early in his career with a successful landscaping
business and comes by his green thumb naturally.
Hinkle is a direct descendent of John Bartram,
an early American botanist, who is the Bartram
House namesake. He also worked in couture in
New York City before following his passion for
interior styles and decor.
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