Jeffrey Alan Marks: The Meaning of Home
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.14 (722 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0847841022 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2016-02-06 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. Based in Santa Monica, Jeffrey Alan Marks founded leading interior design firm JAM, which is included in Elle Décor’s coveted A-list. . T
He contrasts natural materials, such as weathered driftwood, with sleek finishes. His joyous, comfortable spaces are known for their playful charm, vivid colors, and patterns. Through collective imagery and intriguing collages, he demonstrates his creative process. Jeffrey Alan Marks Inc. Marks explains how he made each project’s room a sanctuary where all details are synchronized. The luxe homes designed by one of Bravo TV’s Million Dollar Decorators Jeffrey Alan Marks demonstrate his breezy, tailored look. Inspired by his Southern California outdoor lifestyle, Marks’s trademark look is a synthesis
I find myself truly impressed not just with his range (which is vast), but his master of mixing periods and styles. I have gone through the book several times with wide-eyed wonder and appreciation. It is classic, but fresh. Through collective imagery and intriguing collages, he shares his creative process and how he creates a sanctuary where all details are synchronized.” -Editor at Large“…creative, fun, beautiful, and (perhaps most important) relaxed and livable aesthetic. You hear his voice as we have come to know it, and he shares details. Jeffrey penned the text himself, and it
"A Fresh Breeze in Design" according to L. M. Keefer. Breezy, tailored, steady, brave and at ease are the chapter titles in this book around which designer Jeffrey Alan Marks organizes his work for us to see. When you view a room that was designed by Jeffrey Alan Marks, you can't always identify that he was the designer. But you can . Every page had something I wanted! I have been a huge fan of Jeffrey Alan Marks for awhile now, living in Santa Monica I have seen his work (hungry cat restaurant) as well as watched him on Million dollar decorators. The cover seemed almost too subtle and wondered how good it would be but was thrilled when it arriv. Beautifully written and shot T Stojanovic Beautifully written and shot. His style is an interesting cosmopolitan mix that blends quite well with Californian climate and mentality. Some unusual hybrids (a bathroom sofa upholstered in a white towel material), and lots of inspiration. Definitely worth reading.