INTERIOR DESIGN 19
Designing with Black Architecture & Interiors Stephen Crafti
• Daring, dramatic and full of inspirational ideas
The Images Publishing Group ISBN: 9781864704853 254 x 254mm. 224 pp. 400 col. March 2013 £35.00 Hardback
Stephen Crafti has always been drawn to black houses, irrespective of the materials they are constructed in, be they zinc, timber or simply painted. Unlike most houses, which scream for attention, black houses sit quietly, accentuating the often-verdant landscape. There is also a sense of calm and tranquillity with a black home. Crafti doesn’t live in a black house, but he recently upgraded a 1930’s home. ‘Everything I touched was changed to black, from the timber fences to the timber floorboards’. He even added black curtains and planted black bearded irises in his garden. Using black seemed to unify disparate elements in and around his home. While there are numerous black features in Crafti’s home, his ideal scenario would be to live in a contemporary black house, with black furniture and black walls. And maybe even a garden filled with black plants. This book, showcasing black houses, is the starting point to this goal and will be organised according to the following themes: Black Exteriors; Living in Black; Details of Black; Kitchens & Dining in Black; and In Black And White.
Out There Design, Art, Travel, Shopping Maria Gabriela Brito
• An exclusive visual tour of eight New York City apartments designed by the author
• Includes an extensive Address Book with descriptions of over 100 favourite shops, galleries, and hotels around the world
Welcome to the vibrant world of Maria Gabriela Brito, the New Yorkbased interior designer, tastemaker, and authority on mixing contemporary art with home decoration. Venezuelan-born and Harvard-educated, Brito has demystified the art of art collecting, with the objective of creating stunning, unique, and personal spaces.
Pointed Leaf Press ISBN: 9781938461033 304 x 228mm. 158 pp. 200 col., 50 b.&w. April 2013 £35.00 Hardback
A fascinating look into Brito’s personal experiences, and an insider’s guide to designing interiors and developing an art collection, Out There: Design, Art, Travel, Shopping presents with insight, humour, and flair the inspirations behind Brito’s work and interests. Featuring highlights of her favourite contemporary artists, photographs of eight New York City apartments that she designed, and an extensive Address Book of Brito’s favourite galleries, shops, and hotels worldwide, Out There is a fresh and exclusive look behind the scenes of a passionate and exciting new design authority.