- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: Rizzoli (April 16, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0847840093
- ISBN-13: 978-0847840090
Ronda Rice Carman, founder of the popular lifestyle blog All the Best,
takes readers on a guided tour through the houses of renowned
designers, who share their thoughts on gracious living and how they
bring their professional philosophies home. Designers at Home: Personal Reflections on Stylish Living
presents the personal living spaces of fifty distinctive design
leaders, including Charlotte Moss, Celerie Kemble, Ashley Hicks, Barry
Dixon, India Hicks, Vicente Wolf, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Kevin
Sharkey, Suzanne Rheinstein, Rose Tarlow, Jay Jeffers, Michelle
Nussbaumer, Jan Showers, Alex Papachristidis, Madeline Stuart, Matthew
Patrick Smyth, Colette van den Thillart, Malcolm James Kutner, Ken
Fulk, Scot Meacham Wood, Bunny Williams and more. These select dwellings range from chic apartments and luxurious estates, to charming country homes.
From
the homey historic English hunting lodge of Nicky Haslam and the
glamorous Beverly Hills home of Hutton Wilkinson to the serene Sag
Harbor retreat of Steven Gambrel, each page is filled with inspiring
design, entertaining ideas, and imagery that invites readers to explore
the idiosyncrasies of design while infusing their own homes with
individuality and flair. The book's conversational tone and practical
tips from these experts provide a referential approach to creating a
highly personal place. From favorite sheets and pillows, how to create
impromptu dinner parties, to the decorative details that bring a room to
life, each designer's meaningful advice will inspire one to
thoughtfully consider their own distinctive home.
- Includes more than 300 full color images
- Features ideas and advice on design, entertaining, decorative details, and more
- Offers a glimpse into the personal living spaces of fifty distinctive designers
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