I went to a meeting the other day and my lovely client presented me with a token of her appreciation. She saw "Simplicity" and thought I would love it.
Interior designer Nancy Braithwaite's long-awaited first book is a striking tutorial in the power of simplicity in design. In the world of interior design, Nancy Braithwaite is known for her single-minded devotion to the principle that has guided her work for more than forty years: simplicity. Braithwaite's work is luxuriously minimalist, its beauty inextricably tied to its Shaker-like purity. While her work varies from art deco to country, the underlying rules remain the same: every element should strive to be simple and powerful without compromise, and every room must have a level of power that comes from commanding scale, repetition of elements, subtleties of color, or the sheer beauty of forms. In Braithwaite's world, excess is not opulent. Simplicity is opulent. Braithwaite takes the reader deep into her singular vision. Divided into five sections, the book begins with her manifesto on simplicity and the aspects of design used to achieve it, including architecture, scale, color, texture, pattern, and composition. She then presents three categories of style—country, classic, and contemporary—and explains and illustrates each with iconic rooms from her portfolio. Finally, she presents several houses as case studies, displaying the power of these principles in action and emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship in design, from a stunning modern seaside retreat on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, to her unforgettable country house in Atlanta.
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By (author): Nancy Braithwaite Foreword by: Dara Caponigro Interior designer Nancy Braithwaite’s long-awaited first book is a striking tutorial in the power of simplicity in design. In the world of interior design, Nancy Braithwaite is known for her single-minded devotion to the principle that has guided her work for more than forty years: simplicity. Braithwaite’s work is luxuriously minimalist, its beauty inextricably tied to its Shaker-like purity. While her work varies from art deco to country, the underlying rules remain the same: every element should strive to be simple and powerful without compromise, and every room must have a level of power that comes from commanding scale, repetition of elements, subtleties of color, or the sheer beauty of forms. In Braithwaite’s world, excess is not opulent. Simplicity is opulent. Braithwaite takes the reader deep into her singular vision. Divided into five sections, the book begins with her manifesto on simplicity and the aspects of design used to achieve it, including architecture, scale, color, texture, pattern, and composition. She then presents three categories of style—country, classic, and contemporary—and explains and illustrates each with iconic rooms from her portfolio. Finally, she presents several houses as case studies, displaying the power of these principles in action and emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship in design, from a stunning modern seaside retreat on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, to her unforgettable country house in Atlanta. 9.9 x 13 x 1 in 296 pages Hardcover
Designer Nancy Braithwaite shares with VERANDA her key elements for creating simple but powerful interiors. Step inside some of her beautiful projects to get first hand tips from the Atlanta designer.
Interior designer Nancy Braithwaite's long-awaited first book is a striking tutorial in the power of simplicity in design. In the world of interior design, Nancy Braithwaite is known for her single-minded devotion to the principle that has guided her work for more than forty years: simplicity. Braithwaite's work is luxuriously minimalist, its beauty inextricably tied to its Shaker-like purity. While her work varies from art deco to country, the underlying rules remain the same: every element should strive to be simple and powerful without compromise, and every room must have a level of power that comes from commanding scale, repetition of elements, subtleties of color, or the sheer beauty of forms. In Braithwaite's world, excess is not opulent. Simplicity is opulent. Braithwaite takes the reader deep into her singular vision. Divided into five sections, the book begins with her manifesto on simplicity and the aspects of design used to achieve it, including architecture, scale, color, texture, pattern, and composition. She then presents three categories of style--country, classic, and contemporary--and explains and illustrates each with iconic rooms from her portfolio. Finally, she presents several houses as case studies, displaying the power of these principles in action and emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship in design, from a stunning modern seaside retreat on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, to her unforgettable country house in Atlanta.
Whether the setting is a Parisian-inspired Neoclassical Brooklyn townhouse, an elegant Central Park West penthouse, or a modern retreat in the Hudson Valley, Kathryn Scott is a designer whose disciplined eye results in interiors praised for their beauty and minimalism, as well as their artisanal details. Readers who re
Highland Bakery, in Atlanta, GA is my go-to spot for fresh prepared baked goods, breakfast, and lunch. Its convenient location in the Inman Park/Old 4th Ward neigborhoods and close by acces to I-85, makes it the perfect spot to drive by and pick-up goodies on my way out of or back into town. Yesterday, on route to the airport, my Mom & I stopped in for a bite to eat. Bustling with patrons, we placed our order with our server and enjoyed our cappuccinos. At the same moment that Mom noticed other diners receiving their food who had ordered after us, our server came over to our table explaining that there was some mistake on his part of entering our order into their kitchen. He couldn't be more apologetic about the error and assured us our dishes were being prepared and on their way out for us to enjoy. Our omelettes arrived hot and filled with tasty veggies and cheese. Our second mishap soon arose when Mom's omelette was made with cream cheese rather than the cheddar cheese she requested. Apologizing again for his mistake, our server took away her dish to prepare a new omelette. Once freshly prepared and delivered to the table, everything was delicious - from our cappuccinos, to the muffins, to the grits, and the eggs! To our surprise, the manager came to our table to apologize again for the wait on our food and incorrect ingredients. She expressed how customer service is their priority and not only took Mom's omelette off our order but an additional 20% off the entire bill. We were both so taken aback at the graciousness of the restaurant! Highland Bakery is not in need of customers (in fact, week-end breakfast is jammed with seating wait times), so Mom and I were very impressed on the sincere attitude of the HB staff and how seriously they take customer appreciation. Needless to say, Highland Bakery continues to set the bar high not only with their delicious food but clearly, their attention to the positive dining experience of their patrons. One of my favorite baked goods that Highland Bakery offers is their Red Velvet Cake and Cupcakes. Last year, in the patriotic spirit of July 4, I ordered the regular size Red Velvet Cupcakes (they offer a mini version as well), and asked if the baker could add blue stars made from icing, on to the white icing of the cupcakes - I loved the idea of the red cake, white icing, and blue stars - all in honor of the July 4 holiday! Such a fun treat for our guests. Check out the video link below for more behind the scenes baking at Highland Bakery.
This 2013 Magic Maker edits her interiors down to the barest essentials.
“After 25 years of exposure to the best work out there, I’ve found that it’s simplicity that’s the hardest thing to do well. It is an art. And Nancy Braithwaite has perfected that art . . . I think she’s one of the great American designers of our day.” —Dara Caponigro, from the Foreword Nancy […]
Breathtaking new interiors from this iconic designer, called “the reigning queen of restrained elegance” In her much-anticipated second book, Victoria Hagan features an exquisite selection of new interiors that embody the “soft modern” look that distinguishes her work. A major force in the design community, Hagan is t
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Interior designer Nancy Braithwaite’s long-awaited first book is a striking tutorial in the power of simplicity in design. In the world of interior design, Nancy Braithwaite is known for her single-minded devotion to the principle that has guided her work for more than forty years: simplicity. Braithwaite’s work is luxuriously minimalist, its beauty inextricably tied to its Shaker-like purity. While her work varies from art deco to country, the underlying rules remain the same: every element should strive to be simple and powerful without compromise, and every room must have a level of power that comes from commanding scale, repetition of elements, subtleties of color, or the sheer beauty of forms. In Braithwaite’s world, excess is not opulent. Simplicity is opulent. Braithwaite takes the reader deep into her singular vision. Divided into five sections, the book begins with her manifesto on simplicity and the aspects of design used to achieve it, including architecture, scale, color, texture, pattern, and composition. She then presents three categories of style—country, classic, and contemporary—and explains and illustrates each with iconic rooms from her portfolio. Finally, she presents several houses as case studies, displaying the power of these principles in action and emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship in design, from a stunning modern seaside retreat on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, to her unforgettable country house in Atlanta.
