Veranda Waterside Living: Inspired Interior Design - by Jennifer Boles (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This interior design coffee table book features 20 spectacular spaces around the world that showcase how waterside homes can be as blissful as their surrounding landscapes."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

This interior design coffee table book features 20 spectacular spaces around the world that showcase how waterside homes can be as blissful as their surrounding landscapes.

On this exclusive Veranda tour of stunning and inviting homes along both salty seas and fresh water rivers and lakes, the talented designers and architects offer palettes, patterns, and points of view that draw from the restorative tranquility that waterside living offers its residences.

The glorious retreats in this intimate house tour include:

• An East Hampton landmark restored by Liz Lange with bold confidence, singular style and a little swagger
• A summer home along coastal Maine recharged by Matthew Carter with All-American flair
• A once-sleepy inn on Lake Michigan transforms with a touch of whimsy and fun by Summer Thornton
• A Costa Rican getaway by Beth Webb featuring the designer's trademark subtle neutral hues and tropical regional influences

Other designers and architects featured in this gorgeous coffee table book include Jonathan Adler, Julia Armory, Veronica Swanson Beard, Kelli Ford, Ken Fulk, Sara Gilbane, Veere Grenney, Cathy Kincaid, David Kleinberg, Tom Kligerman, Gary Mcbournie, Lou Marotta, Suzanne Rheinstein, Gil Schafer, Mark D. Sikes, Richard Smith, Thad Truett, and Marieanne Khoury-Vogt and Erik Vogt.

Waterside Living makes a perfect gift book for design enthusiasts.

Review Quotes

"This stunning new book, Waterside Living, from Veranda, Steele Marcoux and writer Jennifer Boles is a certain 'must have' for your interior design library! Every story is a feast for the eyes spanning the globe from Mustique to Nantucket and chockablock full of glorious waterfront homes from the best of the best in both design and architecture."
--Beth Webb, interior designer

"Who doesn't dream of Waterside Living and who better to capture so many dreamy and unique projects to inspire us than VERANDA...."
--Cathy Kincaid, interior designer

"The essence of coastal design shines through in this unique collection--a captivating visual journey through spirited, soulful spaces that beautifully echo the fresh and unexpected vibrancy of Waterside Living. Designs are refreshingly authentic, thoughtfully collected, and exude a relaxed, layered luxury that highlights the timeless elegance of the coastal interior."
--Ellen Kavanaugh, interior designer

"Filled with breathtaking photos of colorful, creative design, Waterside Living is a celebration of shoreside living, be it lake, river, or sea!"
--Gary McBournie, interior designer

"Living by the water is among life's greatest luxuries. Waterside Living is an homage to some of the most beautiful homes featured over the years in the hallowed pages of Veranda...."
--Julia Amory, textile designer

"There is so much variety and range of coastal style within this book; each page feels fresh and inspiring. Coastal is classic and never goes out of style, as proven by Waterside Living!"
--Mark D. Sikes, interior designer and author of More Beautiful

"Steele Marcoux and her talented team at VERANDA have done it again. What a beautiful compilation of inspiring houses on the water...."
--Matthew Carter, interior designer

"...another gorgeous gem of a book...."
--Richard Smith, textile designer

"There is something about the proximity of water to a home that allows you to dream a little bigger and truly have fun with your space. Whimsy is always welcome in these homes and Veranda is a major source of inspiration...."
--Sara Gilbane Sullivan, interior designer

About the Author

Jennifer Boles is a writer and cultural historian. She started one of the first design blogs, "The Peak of Chic," in 2006. Her website--read by design authorities and devotees from around the world--focuses on design trends, historical homes, history of design, and all things design-related. Named "blogosphere darling" by Departures magazine, Jennifer has been featured in numerous publications including The New York Times, Town & Country, Elle Décor, Tatler, and Wall Street Journal. Jennifer is a contributing writer with Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Luxe, and Southern Home, and was previously a contributing editor for both House Beautiful and Veranda. Her books include In with the Old: Classic Décor from A to Z and her most recent, Inspired Design: The 100 Most Important Interior Designers of the Past 100 Years. Jennifer lives in Atlanta, Georgia and when she's not writing, reading, or thinking about design, she spends her time traveling, collecting antique and vintage ceramics, and buying far too many books.

Steele Thomas Marcoux is the editor of Veranda and a veteran of the design publishing industry, having served in senior editorial roles at County Living, Coastal Living, and Southern Living. She serves on the board of directors for the Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham, where she lives with her husband, two sons, and dog.

VERANDA epitomizes the very best in living well. The magazine started in Birmingham, AL and invites a community of highly engaged tastemakers to celebrate the very best in gracious living and showcases stunning homes from around the country and the world.