He is the author of four highly acclaimed books published by rizzoli. By any measure, jeffrey bilhuber ranks among the handful of american interior designers who have achieved worldwide renown. Sara ruffin costello was the founding creative director of domino, and contributes to the new york times t magazine, wall street journal, travel and leisure, and vogue. In his newest book, the way home, bilhuber gives us an intimate look at 12 of his interiors, each defining american beauty in its particular way. Every house tells a charming story of the family that inhabits it, and each room expertly showcases bilhuber s signature touchesa novel use of. Design books are typically grouped house by house, but new york designer jeffrey bilhuber bucks the trend in his new book, everyday decorating. Oct 29, 2012 his bilhuber basics line for stark carpets increased his name recognition as did the success of his first book, jeffrey bilhubers design basics, as well as his next two books, defining luxury and the way home. Jeffrey bilhubers the way home the way home, decor. Jeffrey bilhuber returns with a second book after design basics, his successful debut volume.
Jeffrey bilhuber books list of books by author jeffrey. From one of the most respected and recognized names in the field of interior design comes an empowering book, which demonstrates that great design is accessible to everyone. Jeffrey bilhuber gives this seattle home a stylish makeover architectural digest jeffrey bilhuber designs this 1908 colonial house that overlooks lake washington for an established seattle family. The slide show and lecture will give insights into mr. Jeffrey bilhuber i had the good fortune of meeting the interior designer jeffrey bilhuber when i photographed his long island home for a book i was writing on beach houses of. The family room of seattle home decorated by jeffrey bilhuber features an eclectic mix of antique and vintage pieces. Here are 20 rare and beautiful dog breeds that youve probably never heard of until now duration. Mindful that the digital social platforms have shortened our attention spans, bilhuber delivers accordingly, formating his 5th book to be used much in the way jeffrey bilhuber s 5th book demonstrates that not only does he know his stuff with decorating, but clearly he knows his audience. Cozy living rooms my living room living spaces dark interiors beautiful interiors home design design design salons cosy dark walls more information. Presenting a diverse range of decorators most recent and important work from around the country, the book is centered around. See all books authored by jeffrey bilhuber, including jeffrey bilhubers design basics. Thirty years into his career, hes bearing that burden pretty well but, as he pointed out frequently during our interview, for all its misperceived superficiality, making it as an interior designer is hardand its.
Sara ruffin costello is the writer for american master, writing in thirdperson, describing the inspiration for the various projects, and comments made by jeffrey bilhuber. In the library, as throughout the house, bilhuber paid subtle homage to the man he calls americas greatest interior designer, billy baldwin, who had. Checker wallpaper gentlemans quarters mix style the way home humble abode elle decor dining area dining rooms beautiful interiors. The way home jeffrey bilhuber offers a look into intimate rooms fitting for today. The way home with jeffrey bilhuber posted on november 5, 2011 by stacey bewkes another reason to visit rooms with a view this weekend is that distinguished designer and author jeffrey bilhuber will be at the show for a seminar and book signing. Many of his clients are themselves legendary trendsetters. Anna wintour, iman and david bowie, elsa peretti, and mariska hargitay. Expert solutions for designing the house of your dreams at. He is the author of three highly acclaimed books, all published by rizzoli. Free decorator sara ruffin costello on jeffrey bilhubers. Design basics, with a forward by anna wintour, is now in its fourth printing. Find a way to incorporate this piece into everyday life and always. The way home with jeffrey bilhuber the way home, interior. Meet designer jeffrey bilhuber home decorating ideas.
Jeffreys quaint kitchen shows off the homes age but is wildly functional when hes whipping up a meal. There are always things that i see on instagram that i wish i could pull back up. Jeffrey bilhubers design basics from one of the most respected and recognized names in the field of interior design comes an empowering book, which demonstrates that great design is accessible to everyone. Jeffrey bilhuber the way home, interior design books. The dining room, meanwhile, channels the sophistication and ceremony of i am love.
Jeffrey bilhubers book fosters the same sort of joy and stimuli. With many legendary style setters and iconic clients such as david bowie, iman and anna wintor, bilhuber is the quintessential ny decorator in that his signature is a mix of wit, erudition and showmanship. His previous book, the way home is my favorite of his until now his new book is released in about 10 days. From nyc town houses to quaint bohemian cottages on nantucket, and everything in between, the book has me transported to a different time and space. I loved every home in that book and he was his own writer. Jeffrey bilhuber defining luxury by jeffrey bilhuber. Dec 09, 2019 you cant go wrong with a book full of gorgeous design inspiration.
Interior designstyle booksgeneral, decorating styles. Say french, english, or swedish style, and you immediately picture a room, he says. I think design basics is a great book with a lot of informative. Nov 07, 2011 then jeffrey arrived followed by a relative handful of some 40 hardcore new yorkers who would not permit the elements to hinder their objective of meeting and listening to jeffrey bilhuber talk about his latest book. On march 30, bilhuber will return to the valley to talk about his latest book, the way home. American master rizzoli designer jeffrey bilhuber describes his work as sort of a wonderful burden. Designer jeffrey bilhubers own home, he painted the walls a shocking acid. Jeffrey bilhuber, the decorator of choice for the creative eliteincluding fashion editors. The bookcases in this nyc library are lacquered the color of coal which brings the books and clad sofa to the foreground. Clients hardly notice as he lifts their pocketchange dreams and transforms thempresto.
This five bedroom house has been enlarged twice and now incorporates a guest house, cabana, and pool. I picked up this book again the other day from my book collection. Jeffrey bilhuber s the way home jeffrey bilhuber seals his legacy as a design pioneer on par with albert hadley with his latest book the way home. Jeffrey bilhuber has always been one of my very favorite designers which you might have guessed from all of the posting of his rooms i do.
Are you looking to revive your home with brilliant interior design. I think design basics is a great book with a lot of informative design advice for today, even though was first published in 2003. American master close at hand for design inspiration. With over two hundred beautiful photographs by william abranowicz, this volume walks us through twelve of bilhuber. Jeffrey bilhuber, one of the most soughtafter voices in interior design, offers practical advice and easytofollow tips that inspire and empower the reader to make enlightened design decisions. What could be better than a book that galvanizes your creative spirit. His range of reference is impressive, as is his ability to rarely say anything boring. New york magazine in this beautifully photographed book, bilhuber shows that high style canand shouldencompass effortless comfort. In a lavish new format, the mediasavvy designer for tastemakers and celebrities presents his most recent projects from coast to coast. Jun 05, 2019 in everyday decorating, bilhuber shares the same nuggets of design gold that he has given his alist clients like anna wintour, iman, the late david bowie, mariska hargitay, and elsa peretti. The qualities of life at home rizzoli, 2008, he defines what luxury should be relative to 21stcentury life. Apr 21, 2017 today we are pleased to introduce our interior designer, olivia mitchell brock, as our interior design contributor. Dec 15, 2015 reading a great design book is akin to having a truly satisfying conversation with someone.
The other rooms in bilhuber s home the first home he has ever owned, it turns outreceived less architectural than design tweaking. Design obstacles are nothing more than opportunities quote from jeffrey bilhuber s design basics. His recently published book, the way home, reflections on american beauty continue reading. Here, he shares insight into his latest book, his newest projects and his favorite kind of client. His first book, jeffrey bilhubers design basics rizzoli, 2003, with a foreword by anna wintour and now in its fourth printing, continues to be a favorite among readers and design enthusiasts.
Occasionally there is a sense that what he says is slightly rehearsed, and it probably has been, but only miliseconds beforehand in his very quick mind. Jeffrey bilhuber, photo courtesy of rizzoli from the book, the way home, via. Expert solutions for designing the house of your dreams, and the way home. Bilhuber s unlikely combinations of plain with fancy and new with old make for dwellings as fascinating as they are functional. Kicking aside the standard interior decorator format of showcasing work house by house, the book is divided into chapters that illustrate how to make your home more comfortable, happy, colorful, personal, lighter and brighter, sexy. A room designed in a single style is a dated way to decorate. In a lavish new format, the mediasavvy designer for tastemakers. His first book, jeffrey bilhuber s design basics, with a foreword by anna wintour, rizzoli 2003, is now in its sixth printing.
Bilhubers presentationwhich will be followed by a book signing. Jeffrey bilhuber design quotes interior designer jeffrey. Jeffrey bilhuber, the decorator of choice for the creative eliteincluding fashion. His first book, jeffrey bilhubers design basics, with a foreword by anna. William mcclures alabama loft, take two katie considers. Jb my style deeply reflects the needs of the people we work with. Design advice from jeffrey bilhuber kelly bernier designs. The famously theatrical bilhuber can be arch and funny, but is always dead serious about design integrity. In his latest book, jeffrey bilhuber distills thirty years of expertise and creative inspiration designing beautiful and brilliantly modern rooms.
Jeffrey bilhuber and the way home fall is approaching, and as we know, this is the season that every book lover anticipates. A beautiful house is something we all deserve, but it often seems beyond our ability to achieve. Jeffreys own designs the sofa and the armchairs, a 19thcentury french tole tray on a raffia table, and native american carpets round out the eclectic mix. The way home by jeffrey bilhuber a gorgeous installation by jeffrey bilhuber of le gracieuxs kirachi in gunnel on both wall and chair. Jeffrey s quaint kitchen shows off the home s age but is wildly functional when hes whipping up a meal. Jeffrey bilhuber designs this 1908 colonial house that overlooks lake washington for an established seattle family.
Whether traditional, classic or modern, it is my ability to create a project with great value and longevity that speaks volumes about my creativity. Ive owned this book for several years and keep coming back to it again and. Jeffrey bilhuber, the decorator of choice for the creative eliteincluding fashion editors, designers, and musicianspresents his most recent projects, all of which exemplify the hallmarks of his inimitable style. Jul, 2007 there is a brittle wit and energy to jeffrey bilhuber that belies a more serious person. His work has been published in more than fifty design books as well as every. From one of the most respected and recognized names in the field of interior design comes an empowering book, which. Another reason to visit rooms with a view this weekend is that distinguished designer and author jeffrey bilhuber will be at the show for a seminar and book signing. Designer to the stars celebrates american style the. The book is divided into chapters that illustrate how to make your home more comfortable, happy, colorful, personal, lighter and brighter, charming, and cozy.
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For the living room of a manhattan townhouse, designer jeffrey bilhuber used vibrant hues to create truly cheerful interiors. Jeffrey,presents his most recent projects, all of which exemplify the hallmarks of his inimitable style. This is the book im proudest of because its the most modern and approachable. The way home with jeffrey bilhuber quintessence another reason to visit rooms with a view this weekend is that distinguished designer and author jeffrey bilhuber will be at the show for a seminar and book signing. Oct 02, 2011 in his newest book, the way home, bilhuber gives us an intimate look at 12 of his interiors, each defining american beauty in its particular way.
With his latest book, the way home, jeffrey bilhuber seals his legacy as a design pioneer on par with phenoms like albert hadley who show everybody else how its done. Jeffrey bilhuber interior designer in new york, ny, 10022. Interior designer jeffrey bilhubers fifth book everyday decorating brings decorating tips to homeowners trying to transform their own homes. Anna wintour, iman and david bowie, elsa peretti, and mariska hargitay, among others. From rizzolis the way home by jeffrey bilhuber home.
Dec 15, 2015 if you havent found a gift for that person on your list who is obsessed with interior design, you may consider jeffrey bilhuber s fourth book american master. Defining luxury by jeffrey bilhuber jeffrey bilhuber returns with a second book after design basics, his successful debut volume. What makes this book unique in the crowded category of design books is that each home is presented as a story, relating the way in which the. His recently published book, the way home, reflections on american beauty. Jeffrey bilhubers age of enlightenment flower magazine. The family who calls this spot home requested an uncomplicated design that is crisp, airy, bright and radiant. Jeffrey bilhuber is the author of jeffrey bilhuber s design basics 3. Best interior designer jeffrey bilhuber best interior. It features 12 design projects from nyc townhouses to a nantucket cottage to a pennsylvania fieldstone home.
Kim salmela grew up with finnish parents in a home steeped in modern scandinavian design, but as an adult she studied in milan and fell in love with the antiques. One of a handful of preeminent american designers, jeffrey bilhuber brings an acclaimed confidence and clarity to his projects by taking his design cues from understanding the importance of history while optimistically looking towards the future. You leave the experience feeling content yet motivated to do something extraordinary, to see beauty where someone else might not. Interior designer jeffrey bilhuber creates the perfect family home image. His recently published book, the way home, reflections on american beauty has been receiving wonderful accolades. Jeffrey bilhubers fifth book brings decorating ease to homeowners. Reflections on american beauty bilhuber, jeffrey, abranowicz, william on. Bilhuber s unque combinations of plain with fancy and new with old make for dwellings as fascinating as they are functional. Jun 17, 2015 in the unlikely event that jeffrey bilhuber were to walk away from his career as one of americas leading designers, he could easily become a magician. Jeffrey bilhuber gives this seattle home a stylish makeover. Opportunities quote from jeffrey bilhubers design basics i picked up this book again the. With his latest book, the way home rizzoli, jeffrey bilhuber seals his legacy as a design pioneer on par with phenoms like albert hadley who show everybody else how its done. His first book, jeffrey bilhuber s design basics rizzoli, 2003, with a foreword by anna wintour and now in its fourth printing, continues to be a favorite among readers and design enthusiasts.