Design & Architecture
From Iconic Homes to Modern Living: A Curated Collection of Architectural Vision and Design Know-How
The Art of the Clash
Art of the Clash is a testament to the power of individual expression in the realm of interior design. Guiding us through a world where the mix is magic, this captivating book reveals how the deliberate clash of elements—and the tension between them—can create spaces that are not just visually stunning but also deeply welcoming.
Notes from a Decorator's Life
Libby Cameron opened Libby Cameron LLC in 1995 after spending 14 years at Parish-Hadley, Inc. in New York City, where she had become a partner in 1989. Her successful career as a designer has garnered her multiple awards and honors, including being named, several years running, by House Beautiful as one of the 100 Best Designers in the US.
Wall Flowers
Wallpaper might be the most singularly transformative element of design. There is no faster way to create a dramatic impact to any room—it is evocative, a conversation-starter, and often deeply personal. Wallpaper acts as a centerpiece that can reflect our unique personality and history, turning an ordinary room into a beautiful story.
Peace in the West
The interior design career of William Peace has spanned more than thirty years. His work has crossed stylistic periods, places, and mediums. He is equally at ease designing a multigenerational ranch on thousands of acres; a small, environmentally sensitive cabin deep in the woods; or a modern steel, stone, and glass house overlooking a lake.
Southern Sensibility
There is a unique way of living in the South, a more gracious style with a modern twist. Sophisticated casual interiors with pops of color have always been Edith-Anne’s design aesthetic, as well as a respect for heritage and history. Growing up as a child in the South, Edith-Anne’s family home was filled with inherited furnishings mixed with modern touches, like a white leather bench with emerald-green piping. Those surroundings sparked her love of home and decor.
The Elegance and Comfort of Home
As an interior designer, Dana Wolter’s goal has always been to create spaces that are not just visually beautiful, but more importantly, functional and livable for the entire family. She believes that the places in which we live should reflect who we are while providing comfort and support to our overall well-being. While trends come and go, these pieces ensure that the home remains functional and elegant for years to come.
Modern West
Chosen for their proximity to skiing, lake views, and mountain living, the homes in Modern West are expertly crafted to showcase contemporary western style. A dated log home in Park City becomes a bright, industrial-inspired space; a ground-up Sun Valley build emphasizes proportion, scale, and the play of light; and a Santa Fe home designed for entertaining uses wood, stucco, and rusted metal to create a textured, modernist backdrop.
Home Again
In this book, James Farmer takes you on a tour of homes that he and his team have designed across the country. From the farmlands of Georgia to the Carolina Lowcountry, the Blue Ridge Mountains to the citrus groves of Florida, to college towns, Martha’s Vineyard, and a cottage in Mississippi, the homes on display are inspirations in traditional Southern style and reminders that traditional décor can set the tone to celebrate our homes wherever they are.
Make Yourself at Home
In Make Yourself at Home, Chelsey Brown invites you to ditch trends and embrace the unique charm of heirlooms, mementos, vintage items, and antiques. These storytellers and the fusion of old and new create a drool-worthy juxtaposition, infusing spaces with character and charm that just makes you feel “at home. Whether it’s your grandmother’s diary, thrifted love letters, or a thrifted armoire that didn’t even get passed down within your own family, these items bear witness to the lives (and loves) that came before us.
Slow Style Home
Slow Style is a new way of practicing the art of decoration. Rather than focusing on the current product-driven approach to home design and decor, Slow Style shows you how to use what you already have, develop your eye for what works and what doesn’t, and make choices that are truly connected to who you are. Slow Style is about honoring our personal histories and our dreams for the future by taking the time to layer our homes with beauty and meaning.
California Beach House Luxury
Whatever kind of dwelling you are designing, incorporating Breegan Jane’s modern, approachable luxury styling means creating an inspired, welcoming, true-to-you space that has touches of opulence throughout. For Breegan, California personifies a love affair between the ordinary and the excessive. It is the beach and sun-drenched surfers, and simultaneously boutique stores and five-star dining.
French Country Cottage in Bloom
Creating the romantic nostalgia of French country living is a way of life for Courtney Allison. In this fourth French Country Cottage book, she presents her love of flowers in exquisite photography and sentiments from her heart. She shows how to create storybook charm and precious feelings of yesteryear. Courtney reveals how her garden grew from basic to lush, where to source flowers, how to compose an arrangement in layers, and more.
California Coastal
California style comes to full fruition in today’s coastal homes. Whether a new build or renovation, the homes are all about easy, comfortable living with the focus on the outdoors. The diverse range of projects are organized into three regions: Northern Coast, Central Coast, and Southern Coast. Architectural styles range from traditional to modern, with added variety in the form of rustic modern, small-format bungalow, and renovations of existing buildings.
Embracing Southern Homes
Enter the world of romantic, refined, and approachable living with a blend of cherished antiques, new furniture, and lush fabrics. Eric Ross Interiors has been upholding centuries-old design concepts while injecting fresh colors and fabrics into the mix for more than 25 years. His southern interiors exude European eclecticism that communicates both ease and refinement—the essence of a Southern room. Eric’s Southern approach to traditional decorating also spills over into his entertaining prose and lifestyle.
Design Happy
An accessible and inspiring guide full of creative ideas and practical lessons for designing happy, family-friendly spaces. In her first book, interior designer Betsy Wentz shares 13 fabulous family homes. The book is really a practical design guide for anyone who may not want—or simply cannot afford—to hire an interior designer. The story of each home includes color studies, design lessons, and pro tips, plus plenty of practical advice for anyone who might face similar challenges.
Iconic Rooms
Over the past five decades, the highly anticipated New York Decorator Show House has grown into a must-see event for thousands of design enthusiasts. Every year the country’s most celebrated interior designers transform a luxury Manhattan townhouse into an elegant exhibition of extraordinary designs with fine furnishings, art, and technology. The event has become the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club’s top fundraiser, raising critical funds for much needed after-school and enrichment programs for children living in The Bronx, New York.
Patina Homes & Gardens
In exquisite photographs and personal stories, Patina Homes & Gardens features seven homes designed by Steve and Brooke Giannetti. The Giannettis’ reverence for history, a deep connection to nature, and a sense of comfort converge to shape the character of each distinctive home, whether it’s a seaside villa, a Tudor estate, a new Southern manor, a Spanish revival remodel, an estate inspired by West Virginia roots, or an English cottage. Each home is unique, beautifully appointed, has its own personality, and is highly functional for the families who live there.
The Aluminaire House
The Aluminaire House was conceived and constructed by Lawrence Kocher and Albert Frey as an exhibition house for the Allied Arts and Industry and Architectural League Exhibition of 1931 at the Grand Central Palace in New York City. It was intended to display standard mass-produced building materials, donated by the manufacturers. In addition to being a display of products, it was a demonstration of their use in making a repeatable, affordable house, bringing together the ideas of mass production with high-density communities.
The Love of Home
Home is more than where the heart is— it’s where life happens. From early morning coffee to dinners with family and friends, Kate Marker establishes tailor-made spaces for thriving in your home each day. Whether it is maximizing comfort or creating efficient family-centered design, this is your guide to defining a vision for your home that embodies togetherness.
Alpine Style
Alpine Style is a compendium of some of the most exquisite mountain interior design projects on the planet…as enchanting as the mountains themselves. Whether storybook and classic or sleek and modern, these alpine interiors from across the globe are tailor-made for après-ski fun.From residential projects in Utah to ski-in, ski-out hotels in France, these are the types of rooms where exposed beams, shearling rugs, sumptuous textiles and stone fireplaces provide all the warmth and hygge-factor of a fresh pot of fondue.
The Savage Style
In his first book, Savage writes personally about his interior design foundation and philosophy. “I believe that the classical principles of design—balance, harmony, form, proportion, scale, repetition, contrast—are foundational, enduring, and immutable. And I follow them always—even when I break what other people consider to be the rules,” he says. His ultimate goal is to design homes to be welcoming, comfortable for the people who live in them, and beautiful in every way. Featured homes are mostly in the South—Nashville, TN; Rosemary Beach, FL; Kiawah Island, SC—and one in London.
The Design of a Country Estate
The vision was for traditional, classic, romantic, authentic timelessness, and approachable elegance. The end result speaks to all of this and more. Architect Purple Cherry tells the story of this luxurious country estate (4 full kitchens, 13 en suite bedrooms) in the Mid-Atlantic—along the Chester River on the Eastern Shore in Centreville, Maryland—and how the vision came to life. The main house, guesthouse, and seven outbuildings are dissected in detail so readers will experience what it is like to develop such a comprehensive project, from the planning to the execution, and all the steps along the way.
Homes of Quiet Elegance
Wade Weissmann has a passion for and commitment to creating significant and highly detailed luxury residences for clients who want homes where memories can be made and each generation can add their mark. WWA aims to create a certain quality that captures romance, beauty, and history no matter what or where the project is. Every place has a unique identity, with specific resources and limitations; yet the unifying element is clients who want to stretch all possibilities of the imagination to achieve something beautiful and lasting.
Live Natural
While existing books approach this topic from either a highly technical or scrappy DIY perspective, Live Natural carves out a unique space in the coffee-table book marketplace, pairing beautifully photographed high-end homes with a clear point of view on wellness and environmental responsibility. Shot by the renowned photographer Lisa Romerein, the inspirational visuals of warm, aesthetically pleasing living spaces bathed in natural light will draw the reader in and pair with a clean, image-forward layout.
Surf Style at Home
The first how-to design book for capturing the effortlessly cool and playful style of California surf culture from the designer of Kelly Slater’s famous Surf Ranch. “Crank up the color,” “Landscape your living room,” and “Adult summer camp vibes” are just a handful of the mantras that drive California interior designer Raili Clasen’s eclectic surf style. Raili grew up taking two long bus rides to the beach in Orange County, CA, so that she could drink up the cool surfer fashion, laid-back atmosphere, and retro surfboard decor and bring it all right home to her bedroom.
Outside In
An honest, introspective essay introduces Paquette’s second book, which represents the most recent steps in his evolution as an interior designer. Some are ground-up homes that he worked on from the iteration, some are remodels of existing spaces in various scales, and some are furnishings of existing homes for clients. Concise chapter introductions are followed by gallery-like displays of images that the reader can become immersed in and interpret for themselves.
ADUs
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a smaller housing unit built on the same lot as a primary dwelling (also known as Additional or Auxiliary Dwelling Units) — think granny flat, in-law unit, laneway house). It has an arrangement for sleeping, cooking, and lavatory. An ADU can be detached, attached, a garage conversion, or a basement conversion. The uses are myriad—for family members, guest spaces, rental income, or more.
Authentic Interiors
Incorporating vivid hues, a palette of intriguing textures, and a scholarly understanding of exquisite objects, art, and furnishings, his work transcends period and milieu. His aesthetic spans the globe and the decades, from 18th-century English and European antiques to vintage French Modernism and the work of the finest international contemporary artisans. His projects, tailored and layered, are reminiscent of the stylish past, but always utterly up to date.
Midcentury Modern Style
This accessible guide shows how easy it is to bring midcentury modern touches to every room in the house whether you’re a seasoned designer or starting from scratch. Full of approachable guideposts to lead you, insider tips and tricks, and easy DIYs, you’ll learn how to create inspired, livable spaces full of mid-mod charm. It may seem daunting to design a midcentury modern–inspired home, but up-and-coming interior designer Karen Nepacena shows that by using just a few design guideposts anyone can make any room feel like a set from Mad Men or The Queen’s Gambit.
Design Mixology
Inspired by designers who break away from the pack, Tineke Triggs is known for creating soulful, artistic and imaginative interiors. By mastering both the art and science of design, her work gives rise to a distinct form of design mixology—each home as individual as each of her clients. This book includes an eclectic mix of projects from ski houses in Lake Tahoe and beachfront getaways in Northern and Central California, to reimagined period Victorians to modern homes in Marin County and Silicon Valley.
Shut the Front Door
Nowadays, highly curated social media feeds can leave you feeling like you’ll need give up your life savings or knock down walls to have a home you love. But Chelsey Brown, owner of City Chic Decor, is here to show that with some creativity you can completely redesign any room in your house without declaring bankruptcy―and have fun while doing it. Unlike most home design books, Shut the Front Door is organized by objective, rather than by room.
This book about his idiosyncratic, maximalist interior design style—how he employs color, arranges an abundance of antique furniture, exhibits his personal art and objects, mixes antique art with his own contemporary works, and displays myriad collections is awe-inspiring and inspirational. “More is more” is a fit adage for what this book reveals.
French Country Cottage Christmas
Celebrate the season in cozy French Country Cottage style with luscious photography and a plethora of inspiration and ideas for trees in themes from baubles to flowers; décor indoors and outdoors; flowers, garlands, and wreaths; tables, dining, and entertaining; entryways, stairways, and every room of the house; outbuildings; pretty packages; and twinkle lights galore. Plus a little bit of Christmas magic from a Paris apartment with a balcony overlooking the Eiffel Tower, a snowy mountain cabin, and a vintage travel trailer at the lake.
The Joy of Home
Interior designer Ashley Gilbreath’s fresh approach to Southern decorating is guided by her respect for family and tradition with an eye on practicality and warmheartedness. Her first book reveals the breadth of her casually elegant style. Whether it’s in town, on the water, or in the countryside, each home exhibits thoughtful planning and attention to detail in harmony with the client’s vision.
Prefabulous for Everyone
Prefabricated housing is a practical solution since it is faster to build, less expensive than site-built houses, and potentially more energy efficient—all aspects that are attractive to homeowners. According to manufacturers, they are seeing the trend for house size coming down but with higher quality amenities. Sheri Koones has authored a series of five prefabulous books; this one is her sixth.
LODGE
Striking photos and personal, experiential stories lure park rookies and obsessives alike to the rustic charm of America’s National Park lodges. Max Humphrey shines a light on 10 rustic National Park lodges in all their airy, timeworn splendor. No historic photos here; the images of the architecture and interiors are as they look today, highlighting these storied places in a fresh, alluring way. Sure, the lobbies are the main stage, but Humphrey touches on grand dining rooms, guest rooms, and rustic canteens alike.
Vibrant Interiors
With exclusive projects and new photography, Vibrant Interiors features the best of Andrea Schumacher Interiors. Inviting, imaginative homes that draw the viewer in and ignite the desire to see more, ultimately revealing Andrea’s creativity and skill at developing energetic, exuberant, personality-filled interiors. Regardless of location or style, the skillfully designed homes are layered with a well-balanced mix of complexity and simplicity; sophisticated yet playful; layered but minimal. This dynamic interplay is compelling, unexpected, and creates conversation.
The New Traditional
Barclay Butera presents new work through 15 homes and tells the story of the new traditional style. As Barclay says, “Good design to me is a combination of yours, mine and ours. I believe there should be history in a room, whether it be a piece of art, a vintage rug or a family heirloom.” In The New Traditional Barclay shares homes with an artful inclusion of heritage pieces that blend seamlessly alongside distinctive furnishings, pattern-on-pattern fabrics and bold textures – all elements of Barclay’s iconic style.
Bigger than Tiny, Smaller than Average
Smaller, more environmentally friendly houses seem to be the wave of the future. As people chose to move out of cities, finances and lifestyle will limit the size of the houses these buyers will choose. This book includes lots of examples of small house options around the country, including ADUs (accessory dwelling units). Whether you’re building a small house, renovating an older home, or purchasing something new, this book will provide inspiration. It compiles lots of previously difficult-to-find information in one place.
Bunny Mellon Style
Bunny Mellon Style is the intimate story of one of the most unintentionally influential women of twentieth-century design. Learn how her style developed, take a look inside the family homes she designed, get the flavor of her collaborations with French designers of fashion and jewelry, and begin to understand her vast and lasting influence on the world of design. Come away with the highest regard for a woman who was disciplined and self-taught, who loved learning from historic texts, and who was as utterly unpretentious and down-to-earth.
Interiors for Collectors
John Marrs is an interior designer and purveyor of antiques. He helps clients build their collections and also designs walls, rooms, or wings in high-end homes to display the objects. This book is about the joy of collecting and the author’s passion for displaying just about anything and everything in unique and beautiful ways. Told in entertaining stories and anecdotes, and lavishly photographed.
At Home in the Wine Country
Through compelling narrative and stunning photography, authors Heather Hebert and Chase Ewald feature the architecture, style, and design of 17 homes—plus 4 unique auxiliary structures—in California’s picturesque wine country. At Home in the Wine Country showcases the work of many of California’s top architects and designers, with styles ranging from modern farmhouse to refined rustic to updated agrarian to unapologetically modern.
Patina Homes
Steve Giannetti’s architectural designs springboard from his image of ultimate beauty—a place where modern, classical and industrial elements merge to create a unique style with a modern sense of space and emotion drawn from history. His materials palette consists of wood, metal, and stone. His color palette is a chalky patina.
The Little Book of Living Small
The Little Book of Living Small offers practical, everyday advice for managing a tight footprint. It features twelve case study homes in which style-savvy, small-space dwellers (from singles to families of four) open their doors and share their design secrets. Stylistically these homes range from urban to rural, minimalist to bohemian, with the unifying thread that they are all real homes of 1,200 square feet or less and offer clever solutions for you to use in your own home.
Modern Americana
Designer Max Humphrey gives every reader confidence to create their own stylish digs using things they collect, buy, inherit, or dumpster-dive for. Americana design elements that can fuel personal decorating styles from classic American country to urban lofts and everything in between. Photos and personal anecdotes highlight collectibles and DIY-ables from Max’s design and styling portfolio—such as such as bandana wallpaper, botanical prints, bunk beds, clocks, old maps, gingham and plaid everything, Pendleton blankets, camp vibes, and vintage signs.
Arriving Home
Traditional style stands the test of time. That is the mantra for James Farmer’s aesthetic. Classic tastes melded with fresh approaches for how we live and love in homes. In these homes high style and relaxed comfort are displayed hand in hand. Discover antiques mixed with new upholstery, collections and art displayed against pattern and textured wall coverings, and layers of jute, sisal, and wood grounding the floors while doses of intentional color keep the rooms personable.
The Beauty of Home
Magic doesn’t necessarily follow a formula, but perhaps it does have a framework. Marie Flanigan’s interiors are timeless and soulful—immediately recognizable, yet also reflective of her clients’ individual stories. Dive deeper into the nine elements that define her work, including architecture, illumination, composition, and surprise. Peek behind the curtain as Marie reveals her creative process and the essential elements for curating her signature blend of approachable elegance. Uniting poetry with purpose, this book uncovers the true beauty of home.
At Home
Interior design should not be sterile or static; it’s a living extension of art meant to be touched, used, and admired. This mindset is the heart of Brian Paquette’s interiors. Beginning with the motto, “Function and comfort, first and always,” Paquette explores each client’s interests and lifestyle to create homes that reflect their identity, history, and aspirations.