Alexa Hampton: The Language of Interior Design (Hardcover)

Alexa Hampton

ISBN 10: 0307460533 / ISBN 13: 9780307460530

Published by Random House USA Inc, New York, 2010

Hardcover. Whether starting from the ground up or just feathering the nest, those seeking design ideas, inspiration, and a vocabulary with which to articulate their desires will be guided by Alexa Hampton, daughter of celebrated White House decorator Mark Hampton, and one of America's most influential interior designers working today.At an early age, Alexa Hampton learned the language of good design, the vocabulary to speak it, and the elements that define it. As the daughter of interior design legend Mark Hampton, she traveled the world by her father's side, touring the great architectural landmarks and discovering beauty, training her eye.Now one of America's most influential designers herself, Alexa Hampton provides a tour of stunning residences from her own portfolio.Eighteen classic spaces illustrate in rich detail the elements that govern cultivated design-contrast, proportion, color, and balance. Among the residences are a landmark 1912 McKim, Mead & White restoration on Fifth Avenue in New York City; an eclectic house by the sea layered in textures, patterns, and colors; a contemporary apartment distinguished by simple geometry and clean lines; and Hampton's own apartment, filled with an exquisite collection of architectural elements.Hampton also explains how she tailored each space to meet her clients' needs while retaining a timeless aesthetic, and she provides design expertise on everything from fabric schemes to the particulars of paint. From a French neoclassical tour de force of architec-ture, artwork, and design to a Queen Anne summer cottage furnished to showcase the house's graceful nineteenth-century dimensions, the spaces here speak the language of design-a language that, under Hampton's tutelage, anyone can master. From the daughter of celebrated White House decorator Mark Hampton and one of America's most influential interior designers working today comes a beautiful full-color portfolio of 18 homes representing a variety of styles from traditional to modern. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780307460530

Synopsis:

At an early age, Alexa Hampton learned the language of good design, the vocabulary to speak it, and the elements that define it. As the daughter of interior design legend Mark Hampton, she traveled the world by her father's side, touring the great architectural landmarks and discovering beauty, training her eye. <p/>Now one of America's most influential designers herself, Alexa Hampton provides a tour of stunning residences from her own portfolio. <p/>Eighteen classic spaces illustrate in rich detail the elements that govern cultivated design--contrast, proportion, color, and balance. Among the residences are a landmark 1912 McKim, Mead & White restoration on Fifth Avenue in New York City; an eclectic house by the sea layered in textures, patterns, and colors; a contemporary apartment distinguished by simple geometry and clean lines; and Hampton's own apartment, filled with an exquisite collection of architectural elements. <p/>Hampton also explains how she tailored each space to meet her clients' needs while retaining a timeless aesthetic, and she provides design expertise on everything from fabric schemes to the particulars of paint. From a French neoclassical tour de force of architec-ture, artwork, and design to a Queen Anne summer cottage furnished to showcase the house's graceful nineteenth-century dimensions, the spaces here speak the language of design--a language that, under Hampton's tutelage, anyone can master.

About the Author: ALEXA HAMPTON, president of Mark Hampton, LLC, since 1998, has annually been listed in Architectural Digest and House Beautiful as one of the country's top interior designers. She is also the designer of a growing stable of eponymous licensed products for the home, including furniture, fabrics, carpets, and lighting. She lives in New York City with her husband and children.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Alexa Hampton: The Language of Interior ...
Publisher: Random House USA Inc, New York
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new