"You can feel the sense of atmosphere in the rooms Jim creates. . . .
He is a master of making rooms magically come alive." --Newell Turner,
Editorial Director, ELLE Décor, House Beautiful, Veranda
Jim Howard creates luxe yet comfortable homes for sophisticated clients
around the country. His design work is known for the sort of evocative
atmosphere that characterizes the world's great spaces. This book is a
dramatic, colorful, elegant celebration of his interior design, of the
homes and rooms he has created.
"Atmosphere" is the magic of a place, the embodiment of all its power to
capture your attention and embrace you--some might call it the "wow
factor."
He writes in this introduction, "Atmosphere is the magic that an entire
residence can have when it is beautifully designed--the complex murmur
of mood and undercurrent of refinement in a lovely setting. It embodies
the power a place has to capture your attention and please your senses,
embracing you and making your eyes dance around your surroundings."
Jim's meticulous attention to architectural detailing and his lavish
application of color, texture, and pattern are hallmarks of his style.
Schooled in design at Parsons in New York, Jim developed a passion for
both classical and modern elements of design and decoration early in his
career. His architectural detailing, coupled with his understanding of
furniture style and function enables him to effortlessly create
extraordinary and timeless residences for his clients.
But even as it excites, atmosphere also soothes, offering an overall
feeling of well-being and calm. Howard wrote this book to convey all he
has learned about crafting atmosphere at home, wherever that home may
be, whatever aesthetic it might have. Doing so isn't just a matter of
rules or formulas; it is a science as much as an art, which Jim shares
in a dozen captivating chapters.
For everyone interested in the modern art of interior design, searching
for ideas for their home, or who just admires beautiful design and
beautiful rooms, this book will be an oversized, beauty-filled addition
to their coffee table.
