Suzanne Kasler: Sophisticated Simplicity

by Suzanne Kasler, Judith Nasitir

For her lavishly illustrated new tome, influential interior designer Suzanne Kasler shares her approach to the art of home decoration, from the fundamentals of room arrangement to finishing touches.

Best-selling A-list designer Kasler (AD 100 and Elle Decor ) is known for rooms with a foundation in tradition, pretty palettes, and timeless sophistication. She mixes American and European eclectic furnishings to create comfortable living spaces. In this collection of recent unseen residences in town and country and at the shore, the designer reflects on catalysts for her inventiveness. Richly photographed profiles include inviting and modern family homes and oceanfront estates. Kasler shows how she incorporates fresh ways to organize a guest area, create outdoor spaces for luxuriating and entertaining, and assemble captivating vignettes. The result is a wealth of original ideas for design professionals and anyone with a passion for interior design—an essential addition to every design library.

Genres: Design, Interior Design

304 pages, Hardcover

Published September 11, 2018

Reviews

[S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it for the timeless sensation that Kasler conveys through her interior decorations. Her concepts will always encapsulate some historical reference and it seems that all her clients are passionate about history too. Few times I thought to myself, well that's too much of a continental or super classic... But was never really upset by her colours choice and arrangements except for Port Clyde... It kind of felt very not what she was used to do...
All in all, I enjoyed the tiles work, colours subtle reminders... But not a Belgian sofas fan! Yes for the banquets and French styled beds and living rooms... Grabbing a few pieces from Flea Market of Paris wasn't a bad idea neither...
She is a colour / history master for interior design that is!

If you are related to the field, this can give you a good introduction to contemporary American designers...

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a whole, I didn't love the overly-styled sense of this book. There was one house in the Country section that had a wonderful first floor (Port Clyde, you took my breath away), and there were definitely moments of chinoiserie and art and vignettes that were somewhat pleasing. But mostly the spaces were way too glam for my taste. I did learn, however, that when you combine lots of velvet and plush carpeting, you get a look that immediately dates itself and screams for contrast in texture and quite possibly a good dose of practicality.