By Design: The World's Best Contemporary Interior Designers

By Design: The World's Best Contemporary Interior Designers

Phaidon Phaidon Editors, William Norwich • Phaidon

ISBN-10: 1838661875 · ISBN-13: 978‑1838661878 · 2021

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A richly illustrated, authoritative global survey of more than 100 of the best and most creative interior designers and decorators working today, as selected by more than 90 nominators - all luminaries in their creative fields - with work brought to life in more than 400 images that span styles, scales, and categories Our surroundings are the key to our comfort and happiness, and we're endlessly inspired by the creative professionals that show us how to put a personal stamp on the spaces we inhabit. This gorgeous book is a timely, comprehensive showcase of the most exceptional, innovative, and groundbreaking interior designers working today, nominated by an esteemed group of industry experts and thoughtfully curated to demonstrate why the world of interior design continues to raise the bar of creative practice. It spotlights both established designers and rising stars, each chosen for their significant and industry-defining contributions to the profession, while insightful, informative texts introduce the designers and explain their wider practice. This inspirational source book is an essential purchase for design aficionados and for everyone who is passionate about the spaces in which they live. Nominators include: Felix Burrichter, Aric Chen, Amy Fine Collins, Francisco Costa, Ronnie Fieg, Marianne Goebl, Laila Gohar, Niki Haas, Gert Jonkers & Jop van Bennekom, Lorena Mosquera, Hanya Yanagihara, and Rachel Zoe. Featured designers include: Beata Heuman Ltd, Kelly Wearstler Studio, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Neri & Hu, Norm Architects, Romanek Design Studio, Studioilse, Studio KO, Studio Shamshiri, Faye Toogood, and Vincent Van Duysen.

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