Michael S. Smith Houses
"A master of design metaphors, he mixes them in his own inimitable way." ~Veranda"...an impressive collection of the sophisticated and comfortable interiors he is well known for."~Western Interiors and Design"Gorgeous photos take you into each home, and the elegant writing of House Beautiful's Christine Pittel creates a dialog between the reader and designer. You feel as though you are sitting with him, and he is telling you these stories." ~Stylebeat.com"...shares generous and thoughtful advice on ways to achieve his signature look." ~Florida InsideOut"...book feels like an extended issue ofArchitectural Digest, and, like that magazine, it leaves you with a mix of envy and desire." ~The Washington Post"[Book] has a soulful edge... And although Smith is known for using high-end fabrics and fine antiques, his interiors are enduring, flexible, and never need to be "updated." So, in a way, there is something frugal and very real about them." ~Style Court Blog