Robert and Cortney Novogratz
Robert and Cortney Novogratz, known collectively as The Novogratz, are an American husband and wife design team based in Los Angeles since 2014. They began their careers in Manhattan in real estate. They have become interior and product designers, and have appeared on reality TV. They are the parents of seven children. Their shows are Bravo's 9 by Design and HGTV's Home by Novogratz.
Early life
Robert grew up in Alexandria, Virginia (b. February 11, 1963) and attended public schools. Cortney was born in Columbus, Georgia on September 8, 1971, and also attended public schools. Both were from large families and had parents who were decorating enthusiasts. Robert's siblings include Michael Novogratz and Jacqueline Novogratz.
The couple met in Charlotte, North Carolina. They moved together to New York City, where they married and first worked in real estate. Through this work, they gradually developed more practice and ideas about design, and began to be hired to create interior spaces.