Through a Designer's Eye

Matthew Patrick Smyth is known for his elegant and sophisticated classic interiors that combine luxurious fabrics, well-selected antiques, and contemporary comfort. Through a Designer's Eye showcases his recent work, including a traditional Park Avenue apartment and an edgy Tribeca loft, as well as waterfront houses in Florida, New England, and Long Island. His design process emphasizes his commitment to exploring the world, through travel and the imagination of the theater, and recording scenes and vignettes in photographs. The book focuses on five elements of interior design - appreciating artisanal and handcrafted elements, understanding of history and context, evaluating light and seasonal change, weaving furnishings and art into a coherent mise-en-scene, and creating an inviting atmosphere - that contribute to successful spaces.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2020
Publisher: Monacelli Press

Matthew Patrick Smyth is a renowned interior designer known for creating elegant and sophisticated spaces that blend luxurious fabrics, well-selected antiques, and contemporary comfort. In his book, Through a Designer's Eye, Smyth shares his design process, emphasizing his passion for exploring the world through travel and the imagination of the theater, as well as capturing scenes and vignettes in photographs.

Through a Designer's Eye showcases Smyth's recent work, ranging from traditional Park Avenue apartments to edgy Tribeca lofts in Manhattan, as well as waterfront houses in Florida, New England, and Long Island. His ability to respond to context and elicit client preferences to create unique environments is evident in these projects.

One of the highlights of the book is Smyth's own house in Salisbury, Connecticut, which was an unexpected 1970s prefabricated deck house. Through his meticulous design, he has transformed it into an elegant and eclectic space filled with furniture, objects, and works of art that he and his partner have collected over the years. Smyth's engaging narrative references his formative experiences with theater and photography, focusing on five key elements of interior design that contribute to successful spaces: appreciating artisanal and handcrafted elements, understanding history and context, evaluating light and seasonal change, weaving furnishings and art into a coherent mise-en-scene, and creating an inviting atmosphere.

Illustrating the text are lush photographs of completed rooms, interspersed with Smyth's own vignettes and details, adding a unique visual layer to the presentation.

In conclusion, Matthew Patrick Smyth's Through a Designer's Eye is a captivating journey through the world of interior design, offering insights into his creative process and showcasing his stunning work. Whether you are an interior designer or simply someone who appreciates beautiful spaces, this book is a must-read for anyone who seeks to create spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Weight: 1768g
Dimension: 241 x 301 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781580935418