{"product_id":"jeffrey-alan-marks-isbn-9780847841028","title":"Jeffrey Alan Marks","description":"The luxe homes designed by one of Bravo TV’s Million Dollar Decorators Jeffrey Alan Marks demonstrate his breezy, tailored look.   Jeffrey Alan Marks Inc. (JAM) specializes in residential and commercial interior design and architecture. Inspired by his Southern California outdoor lifestyle, Marks’s trademark look is a synthesis of a fresh informality infused with sophisticated English and European accents. His joyous, comfortable spaces are known for their playful charm, vivid colors, and patterns. He contrasts natural materials, such as weathered driftwood, with sleek finishes. This book showcases a series of beautifully photographed residences revealing Marks’s skill at capturing each client’s personality, from a movie star’s London townhouse full of eccentric furnishings to a charming Nantucket cottage with nautical embellishments. A striking surfside vibe energizes his Santa Monica Canyon beach house, where he hung a rowboat from the whitewashed bedroom ceiling. Marks explains how he made each project’s room a sanctuary where all details are synchronized. Through collective imagery and intriguing collages, he demonstrates his creative process. Marks’s favorite shopping addresses for fabrics, furniture, and antiques complete this inspiring volume.\"One of the Best Design Books of Fall 2013\" -\u003ci\u003eElle Decor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"He manages to create enveloping interiors that are both easy and effortless… readers will delight in a closer look at his signature Southern California meets regal European interiors. I find myself truly impressed not just with his range (which is vast), but his master of mixing periods and styles. Jeffrey’s homes never look decorated or designed. They read as authentic expressions- unique expressions- of the homeowners’ lives and loves…Impressive to say the least. I have gone through the book several times with wide-eyed wonder and appreciation. You must add this to your design library.” -\u003ci\u003eLife in a Venti Cup\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With his casual yet refined style, Jeffrey’s design aesthetic is functional and beautiful all at the same time. Covering a wide variety of rooms and spaces he’s designed over his career, \u003ci\u003eThe Meaning of Home\u003c\/i\u003e will showcase the depth and diversity of Jeffrey’s projects.” -\u003ci\u003eInterior Canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Meaning of Home\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the designer’s breezy, tailored look inspired by his Southern California outdoor lifestyle—a synthesis of a fresh informality infused with sophisticated English and European accents. The book features a series of beautifully photographed residences revealing Jeffrey Alan Marks’ skill at capturing each client’s personality, from a movie star’s London townhouse full of eccentric furnishings to a charming Nantucket cottage with nautical embellishments. Through collective imagery and intriguing collages, he shares his creative process and how he creates a sanctuary where all details are synchronized.”\u003ci\u003e -Editor at Large\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“…creative, fun, beautiful, and (perhaps most important) relaxed and livable aesthetic. I could live in practically any of the spaces he has designed, and love every minute of it\u003ci\u003e.” -Katedid Blog\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Mr. Marks is not a predictable designer nor does he impose a signature look. I would describe him as interpretive in the sense that he translates the needs and tastes of his clients to shape the look of their homes.” -\u003ci\u003eAttic Magazine\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“…laid-back luxury bolstered by some cost-effective decorating tips.” -\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Jeffrey Alan Marks’ \u003ci\u003eMeaning of Home\u003c\/i\u003e is at the top of my list…filled with stunning images of recent projects and personal anecdotes on just exactly what it means to be home.”\u003ci\u003e -La Dolce Vita\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“His timeless design style sings to me. It is classic, but fresh. Through the combination of traditional elements paired with unique edgy accessories he creates elegant masterpieces in his interiors.” -\u003ci\u003eThe Mustard Ceiling\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“The book strikes the perfect balance of top design and comfort…” -\u003ci\u003eThe Simply Luxurious Life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eThis book has some of the most beautiful photography of interiors that I have ever seen. Jeffrey penned the text himself, and it is well written. You hear his voice as we have come to know it, and he shares details. details, details.\" \u003ci\u003e-The Visual Vamp\u003c\/i\u003eBased in Santa Monica, Jeffrey Alan Marks founded leading interior design firm JAM, which is included in Elle Décor’s coveted A-list. The firm’s projects are profiled in such publications as Elle Décor, House Beautiful, and Architectural Digest. Marks is also a member of the cast of Million Dollar Decorators. James Beard award–winning chef Suzanne Goin runs celebrated Los Angeles–area restaurants including Lucques and Tavern, a JAM design. Photographer Douglas Friedman specializes in interiors, architecture, and portraiture.","brand":"Rizzoli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304827834597,"sku":"NP9780847841028","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780847841028.jpg?v=1767730376","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/jeffrey-alan-marks-isbn-9780847841028","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}