Interior design lovers will find inspiration in the final monograph from the celebrated style icon, showcasing 6 California residences imbued with stylish modernity and timeless elegance.
Suzanne Rheinstein's "work mixes the hallmarks of traditional English country homes, including fine arts, antiques and fabrics, with American ease and livability." -The Hollywood Reporter
Design aficionados have long appreciated Rheinstein's unique vision that is both elegant and fresh. Her signature approach marries her love for art, cherished collectibles, and historical treasures with a contemporary flair for simplicity and style, and she's a master of incorporating all kinds of collections into elegant settings.
With over 175 photographs, readers are invited into 6 residences in Bel Air, Newport Beach, Montecito, Northern California, West Hollywood, and San Francisco. This intimate tour showcases Rheinstein's signature knack for cultivating a relaxed atmosphere amidst art and personal collections, transforming spaces into personal sanctuaries of sophistication.
Whether you''re an interior design professional, or simply someone who dreams of reimagining your living space, Rheinstein's insights will guide you toward transforming traditional style into something fresh, vibrant, and utterly enchanting.
Suzanne Rheinstein is an inspiration for those who want to create a style that is as meaningful as it is magnificent, bringing a sense of history, artistry, and effortless elegance into their homes with ease.
Industry Reviews
"In her third and final monograph, style maven Suzanne Rheinstein — who died this past March just around the time Suzanne Rheinstein: A Welcoming Elegance (Rizzoli) was released — has shared the secrets to the relaxed yet elegant interiors that made her an icon of classic American style. Her work mixes the hallmarks of traditional English country homes, including fine arts, antiques and fabrics, with American ease and livability." —THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
"Suzanne Rheinstein is known for elegant, refined, stylish interiors. In this tour through the homes of recent clients, she shows how simplicity can lead to a relaxed and personal style." —MANSION GLOBAL
"The late design icon Suzanne Rheinstein’s just-released book celebrates of the unparalleled elegance, skill, and taste that flows through each of her projects. From San Francisco to Newport Beach, the five California homes showcased within are a testament to the power of collecting and living with a lifetime’s worth of treasures." —FREDERIC MAGAZINE
"Suzanne is one of the most elegant and tasteful people that I know. This book makes her style accessible to all." —HOUSE BEAUTIFUL
"Now, in A Welcoming Elegance, Rheinstein shares with readers six new residences, the final projects of her extraordinary career, each featuring the meaningful mix of antiques, furnishings, art, and textiles that make her interiors feel both welcoming and luxurious. Photographer Pieter Estersohn’s stunning images capture the elegance of each of the homes featured in the book, including Rheinstein’s own retreat in Montecito." —LARCHMONT CHRONICLE
"In her third monograph, celebrated style maker Suzanne Rheinstein illustrates her ability to meld together modernity and timeless elegance in the rooms she creates. Rheinstein sprinkles advice throughout A Welcoming Elegance on how to style spaces in a relaxed yet elevated way that allows people to live comfortably surrounded by fine art and antiques." —VERANDA
"It’s easy for me to spot the Southerness of her projects, to be sure, but to me the regional dichotomies in her work are what make each room sing." —GARDEN GUN
