Markham Roberts: Notes on Decorating

Markham Roberts is renowned for his boundless creativity and ability to work in a wide range of styles. His second book examines his working method, identifying key elements such as taking into account his clients' point of view, establishing a sense of place, layering and embellishing, acknowledging practicality, and doing the unexpected. Specially commissioned photographs illustrate his solutions to the challenges each element poses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2020
Publisher: Vendome Press

Markham Roberts, acclaimed as a master of timeless American style by Vogue, is celebrated for his boundless creativity and versatility in working across diverse styles. In his second book, he delves into his artistic process, revealing the essential components of a project and explaining how he addresses them. Roberts begins by placing his clients' perspectives at the forefront, interpreting their needs and reflecting their style rather than imposing his vision. Through this approach, he assists them in focusing and editing, honoring their wishes while ensuring the success of the project. Other key elements include creating a sense of place through layering and embellishment, considering practicality in material choices, and embracing unexpected elements such as upholstering walls and mixing disparate materials and styles of furniture.

Throughout the book, specially commissioned photographs showcase Roberts' innovative solutions to the challenges posed by each of these elements. He concludes with a chapter on a comprehensive project that exemplifies the integration of all these elements, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about interior design.

Weight: 2266g
Dimension: 264 x 312 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780865653856