Interior Design Master Class: 100 Lessons from America's Finest Designers on the Art of Decoration

Spanning over four decades of work, this comprehensive interior design compilation features essays from 100 home decorating legends with 300 color photographs for inspiration across stylistic genre.

A classic in the making, opening this unique interior design coffee table book is like sitting down to the best dinner party you’ve ever attended. The 100 essays by America’s top designers—from established design legends to members of the new guard—explore in detail the process of designing a home, from the fundamentals to the finishing touches.

Grouped by theme, the subjects range from practical considerations to inspiration, including:

• Bunny Williams on "Comfort"
• Etienne Coffinier and Ed Ku on "Floor Plans"
• Victoria Hagan on "Light"
• Rose Tarlow on "Books"
• Jeffrey Bilhuber on "America"
• Charlotte Moss on "Couture"
• Kelly Wearstler on "Glamour"
• Thomas O’Brien on "Vintage Modern"

Each piece is paired with images of the designer’s work to illustrate the principles discussed, annotated with informative captions that are easy to enjoy one at a time. Unique in the quality of its contributors, this is an interior home decor book that readers will refer to again and again for advice and inspiration, an invaluable resource for practical tips and thought-provoking design.

Carl Dellatore began his career as a textile designer, and has worked extensively in magazines, including House & Garden, Martha Stewart Living, and House Beautiful. He is the author of The Fabric Style Book.