You all know I love design books. I am constantly checking my favorite book publishers websites to see what new books are being released throughout the year. Getting a new book feels like Christmas morning so you can only imagine how thrilled I was when I received some happy mail recently. The great folks over at Rizzoli sent me a copy of the recently published Making House- Designers At Home to check out.
When it comes to design books, there are a few ways I can tell if a book is good or not. The first is from the cover image. I knew immediately that the simple chair vignette on the cover meant that the images and content in the book was going to be good.
The second way I can tell if a book is good is by quickly flipping through the pages. If the images capture my attention and make me want to dive into the book, its a winner. The images in Making House–Desgners At Home did just that.
Miles Redd
Written by Dominic Bradbury and photographed by Richard Powers, this book showcases the personal homes of some of the worlds best-known designers such as Jonathan Adler, Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent, Miles Redd and Neisha Crosland. The book gives you a look into their design process and the personal spaces in which they live and create.
All of the spaces in the book were photographed specifically for this book so the view into the lives and style of these designers is fresh and new.
As the story of each designers’ home unfolded, I found myself captivated and inspiring. I jotted down design ideas and took to heart the words written by this group of amazing designers. I especially loved this quote by Miles Redd…
“If you have a keen eye, then it doesn’t matter where you are buying–you can get great stuff anywhere. I am not a provenance snob at all, and if you are, then you miss out.
Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brant
Neisha Crosland, London
Frederic Mechiche, Morocco
Jean-Louis Deniot, Chantilly, France
Kelly Wearstler
Steephen Sills, NY
If you’re in the design industry or just have a love for design then you’ll definitely want to add this book to your collection. The book makes for an inspiring read and is a wonderful source for design ideas that you can use to create your own personal oasis.
You can purchase your copy of Making House–Designer At Home here {affiliate link}.
