Inspired High-End Interior Design [Hardcover]

Shane Reilly (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2006

This book features a collection of interiors by 77 of the countrys leading interior designers. Examining the different sources of inspiration for design, author Shane Reilly unveils the intricacies of how art and collected objects, furniture and fabric, a personality, concept, or color, and architecture can form the concept behind the look of a room. Through interviews with designers, the author explains the inspiration behind each room and how the designers manage to "pull it all together," the aspect of interior design that is so challenging for homeowners. Over 300 photographs of beautiful rooms enrich the readers understanding of the interior design creative process. A focus on unique, high-quality pieces results in a celebration of high-end design, that all designers, homeowners, and fans of luxurious living will love.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (December 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764324993
• ISBN-13: 978-0764324994
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,884,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Who's Who from coast to coast in interior design, February 11, 2007

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Andy Schan "Andy" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inspired High-End Interior Design (Hardcover)

This book is a great overview of designers working in NY, LA and San Francisco.

The reader gets a nice impression of the designer's aesthetic and expertise. A must have resource for all design firm libraries.

A great book for soemone trying to choose a desginer to work with and needs a inspirational source.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A work of liveable art that will have an enduring appeal, March 6, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inspired High-End Interior Design (Hardcover)

Shane Reilly draws upon her many years of professional experience and expertise running an interior design company with offices in new York and San Francisco, helping a wide variety of clients in developing customized high-end designs for their homes and offices in writing "Inspired High-End Interior Design". Reilly also draws upon the contributions of 83 of the country's leading interior designers and examines the different sources of inspiration these designers call upon for their concepts and ideas. Reilly also addresses such diverse interior design issues as the use of art and collected objects, furniture and fabric, personality, concept, color and architecture in forming a concept for the look of a room. Profusely illustrated with more than 300 photographs of beautiful and beautifully diverse rooms and a strongly recommended addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library Interior Design Studies reference collections, "Inspired High-End Interior Design" emphasizes focusing on unique, high-quality pieces in a room design resulting in a work of liveable art that will have an enduring appeal for dedicated designers, homeowner esthetics, and anyone seeking to live and work in an hospitable, elegant, luxurious surrounding. Also very highly recommended are two other Interior Design titles from Schiffer Publishing: Decorator Show Houses: Tour 250 Designer Rooms and "Designer Showcase: Interior Design At Its Best.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Interior Design Enthusiasts, February 8, 2007

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H. Greene - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Inspired High-End Interior Design (Hardcover)

If you are an interior designer or just interested in high-end, residential design this book is a must read. It's full of beautiful photographs showcasing the work of dozens of the best designers in the industry. Each designer has had the opportunity to share a bit about his or her process... it is both fascinating and inspiring. The index at the back of the book gives contact information for each designer - a very handy resource.