Markham Roberts: Decorating the Way I See It

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Markham Roberts is known for his ability to work in any design vernacular, bringing a fresh approach to traditional and cutting-edge contemporary styles alike. And that refreshing spirit informs every page of this book. Instead of the ordinary project-by-project or room-by-room organization, he has structured the book as he would a project, taking the reader step-by-step through the design process, beginning with the basic interior elements - floor plan and furniture layout, colour palette and fabric schemes, furniture selection and incorporation of accessories and artwork - and going on to the interface between interior design and architecture/landscaping. Finally, he puts all of the pieces together in a chapter devoted to his own country home. The key to Markham Roberts's success, as can be seen in every one of the specially commissioned photographs by Nelson Hancock, is that he enjoys making his clients happy in their surroundings, and his finished projects are a heightened reflection of their tastes and desires. No matter where his clients are located - and they live all over the country, from New York City, where he is based, to the Pacific Northwest and many places in between, including Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois and the mountains of Montana - Markham Roberts infuses their homes with his personal, and exceptionally personable, touch.

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"Markham Roberts: Decorating The Way I See It reveals the stunning results of the decorator's efforts. From his considered furniture plans to his careful employment of color and pattern, Roberts's rooms are always successful."-- "Elle Decor"
"Consider Markham Roberts' Decorating: The Way I See It THE textbook for furthering your design education. . . . it is one of the most engaging, inspirational, and instructional books in my (large!) collection."-- "The Pursuit of Style"
"In this age where every top designer feels compelled to publish a portfolio book, Markham Roberts: Decorating: The Way I See It is one worth buying. Not only is it filled with gorgeous, inspiring photographs, you will find many a designer secret hidden among its pages."-- "Decor Arts Now"
"The most anticipated book has been Markham Roberts' new book, Markham Roberts: Decorating: The Way I See It. . . . This book is absolutely amazing and most definitely the best book of the fall 2014 season."-- "Mark D. Sikes: Chic People, Glamorous Places, Stylish Things"

Author Bio

Markham Roberts trained with the renowned decorator Mark Hampton for six years before opening his own firm in 1997. Since then, he has earned the reputation as one of the top decorators of his generation. His work has been published in Architectural Digest, Domino, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, House & Garden, Southern Accents, Town & Country, and the New York Times. He has been named to the AD100. A leading authority on interior and garden design, Senga Mortimer is Editor at Large at House Beautiful.