Markham Roberts- Notes on Decorating Book

There is a certain kind of designer who thinks in essays — who can explain not just what they did but why, and whose reasons hold up under scrutiny. Markham Roberts is that designer, and Notes on Decorating is the book that makes his method legible. He begins where all good design begins: with the client, their actual life, their real needs. From there he moves through layering, embellishment, the claims of practicality, and the calculated surprise — mixing furniture styles that have no business sharing a room, then making them feel inevitable.

Book Details

• 320 pages
• 10 × 1.5 × 12 inches
• Published by Vendome Press

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• 320 pages with tons of color photos
• 10 x 1.5 x 12 inches
• English text
• Published by Vendome Press

• Markham Roberts is renowned for his boundless creativity and ability to work in a wide range of styles. In this, his second book, he examines his working method, identifying the key elements of a project and explaining how he addresses them. He begins with his top priority: taking into account his clients’ point of view by interpreting their needs and reflecting their style. Other elements include establishing a sense of place, layering and embellishing to make spaces more personal and interesting, acknowledging the need for practicality in materials, and doing the unexpected, from upholstering walls to mixing disparate materials and styles of furniture.

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