Mariette Himes Gomez, author of the bestselling Rooms and Houses, now turns her award-winning design sensibility to Apartments. Lavishly photographed in New York, London, and Florida, Apartments showcases the elegance and style that has made Gomez one of Architectural Digest's Top 100 Decorators Worldwide, and a go-to interior designer for a client list that includes Harrison Ford, Peter Lynch, and director Ivan Reitman. From the placement of an antique French cabinet in a 1920's Rosario Candela apartment in New York City to the replacement of mirrored walls for concrete floors in an ocean-side deck in Palm Beach, Apartments provides practical guidelines for building, buying, or renovating, and reveals how to create homes of unparalleled beauty and grace.
Explore the design principles that make her work unforgettable:
- The Balance of Dark and Light: Discover the secrets to playing with contrast, as seen in a classic Rosario Candela apartment transformed from dark to luminous.
- Mixing Modern & Classic Styles: See how to confidently hang contemporary art over a Chippendale chair and pair modern pieces with fine antiques for a home that feels curated, not decorated.
- Luxury Apartment Inspiration: Step inside lavishly photographed homes in New York, London, and Palm Beach, and explore the elegance that attracts clients like Harrison Ford and Peter Lynch.
- The Power of a Neutral Palette: Learn why a sophisticated, layered white or neutral scheme can make any space feel larger, calmer, and more cohesive.
