Discover the distinctive world of Steven Gambrel, one of today’s most celebrated interior designers. In Perspective, Gambrel presents his signature approach to modern classic interiors spaces that blend historical sensibility with vibrant, contemporary expression. Known for his confident use of color and material, Gambrel transforms timeless architecture into livable works of art. This cloth-bound edition showcases residences in New York City, Sag Harbor, and Zurich, each illustrating his mastery of texture, proportion, and narrative design.A connoisseur of historical styles, Gambrel's designs feature compelling reinterpretations of the past coupled with a sense of place. Rooms range in style from elegant country to high-gloss urban. A confident colourist, his daring palette includes bright pinks, emerald-greens, deep greys, and cerulean blues. His tactile surfaces--from shiny lacquer to rugged matte--provide an exciting textural contrast to the elegant antiques and vintage furnishings mixed seamlessly with his upholstered creations.For his second book, the designer gives insight into his unique sensibility with recent projects including his nineteenth-century townhouse in New York City's West Village; a lime-washed brick Bridgehampton beach house; a rustic, refined Zurich estate; the luxurious Astor Suite in Manhattan's Plaza Hotel; and a charming sea captain's house in Sag Harbour. These residences will inspire design aficionados.
