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Designing Style: Author Talk and Conversation: Joan Barzilay at New Canaan Museum & Historical Society
March 23 @ 3:00 pm
Please join us on Sunday, March 23rd at 3:00 PM at the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society for an author talk with Joan Barzilay Freund, in conversation with her husband, Anthony Barzilay Freund, Editorial Director of 1stDibs.
A book signing and reception will follow.
Ticket purchase required, Click here to purchase.
Here to discuss her new design book, Defining Style: The Book of Interior Design
About the Book:
Discover 25 of the most recognizable design styles through 150 residential interiors from the world’s leading designers
From Coastal to Contemporary, Maximal to Mediterranean, Tailored to Textured, this inspirational lookbook guides beginners and enthusiasts alike through the most timeless interior design styles of the last century.
Learn to identify and understand each style like an expert through introductory texts describing key tenets and featured real-world examples by today’s best contemporary designers, such as Studio Shamshiri, Laura Gonzalez, and Vincenzo De Cotiis. Whether in a Manhattan skyscraper, along the coasts of Italy, or in the tropics of Bali, the rooms in this curated global collection offer a masterclass in how to navigate interior decor today.
An insightful introduction by design editor Asad Syrkett explores the meaning and recent history of interior style, and a visual directory in the back of the book allows readers to see and make connections between different styles.
