
Michael S. Smith Classic by Design
Classic by Design
By: Michael S. Smith, ANDREW FERREN (As told to), Shonda Rhimes (Foreword by)
Hardcover | 8 October 2024
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One of the most original and respected talents in design, Smith is revered for his impeccable taste and style. Informed by a deep understanding of design history and the art world, Smith’s work is the ultimate in elegance and luxury, reflecting an uncommon sense of scale and drama and a deft use of craftsmanship and materials. His interiors have earned him enduring accolades throughout the industry, as well as a devoted following of notable clients, from Hollywood mega talents such as Shonda Rhimes to former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
This book is a celebration of Smith’s design aesthetic, a flawless blend of European classicism and American modernism. The projects range from a contemporary beach house in East Hampton to a Moroccan-influenced Mallorca escape, as well as two of Michael’s own homes, including his extraordinary apartment in a nineteenth-century palace in Madrid. Smith shares his inspirations and design process, and explores what makes a room truly comfortable: Can people relax on the seating? Is the furniture arranged to encourage conversation? Is there enough light, and is it flattering?
The book is both an inspiration and an education, from a virtuoso of design.
Industry Reviews
"Michael S. Smith, a storied AD100 Hall of Famer, has a résumé that most of us can only dream of. After designing interiors for Michelle Obama and Shonda Rhimes—the latter wrote the foreword to this book—he was appointed by President Obama to serve on the Committee for the Preservation of the White House in 2010. Needless to say, Smith understands classic American design, and we find ourselves flipping through his diplomatic and residential work time and time again. So before the ballot boxes open, we’re electing Classic by Design to our reading list." — Architectural Digest
"...a celebration of his design aesthetic — a flawless blend of European classicism and American modernism, illustrating his vast range of style." — New York Social Diary
"This book is a celebration of Smith’s design aesthetic, a flawless blend of European classicism and American modernism." — Cafe Designs
"I could never live without all the Michael S. Smith books!" — Mallory Mathison of Mallory Mathison, Inc. (Veranda)
ISBN: 9780847830251
ISBN-10: 084783025X
Published: 8th October 2024
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 272
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 30.07 x 24.36 x 3.07
Weight (kg): 1.89
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