03 Apr DESIGN ELEMENTS: BOOKS: PERSPECTIVES ON LIVING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEST

Modern West

Written by Chase Reynolds Ewald Photographed by Audrey Hall

In their latest collaboration, Modern West, writer Chase Reynolds Ewald and photographer Audrey Hall explore the art of contemporary mountain living through 15 homes set within Rocky Mountain landscapes. From dramatic alpine peaks and quiet lakeshores to a desert mid-century design district, each home responds to its setting with a distinct interpretation of the modern West. Inspired by the limitless possibilities of place-based architecture, the book highlights how tradition and creativity converge in these spaces. Throughout each, modern materials blend with time-honored craftsmanship, forging a dialogue between past and present, honoring the landscape and vernacular while embracing innovation and individuality.

$50  |  224 pages  |  September 2025 | Gibbs Smith

First Additions: Strategies for Adding On

Written by Stuart Cohen and Julie Hacker

Produced by principal architects Stuart Cohen and Julie Hacker of Cohen & Hacker Architects, First Additions: Strategies for Adding On explores the practice of altering older structures. With almost 40 years of experience, Cohen and Hacker share their belief that recycling existing houses, retrofitting them to meet new energy standards, and preserving their cultural significance is the most sustainable way to practice architecture. First Additions presents a series of projects with before and after floor plans and photography to illustrate the transformative process of extending the fabric of an existing house. These remodeled interiors respect the character and scale of existing homes, updating the spaces in new ways by taking cues from modern design.

$60  |  276 pages  |  Spring 2024  |  Oro Editions

Glorious Gardens: Private Edens of the World’s Leading Interior Designers

Written by Dara Caponigro

Home interiors reflect a narrative, and equally, so do the outdoor sanctuaries that surround them. Glorious Gardens: Private Edens of the World’s Leading Interior Designers takes readers beyond well-finished rooms and into the private gardens of celebrated interior designers. These outdoor spaces serve as inspiration for design, whether it’s Timothy Whealon’s urban oasis above Gramercy Park in New York City, Michelle Nussbaumer’s San Miguel de Allende retreat in Mexico, or Veere Grenney’s hideout in Tangier, Morocco. Each garden reflects its creator’s specific design philosophy and is presented through brilliant photography and intimate narratives penned by author Dara Caponigro, the creative director of Schumacher and editor-in-chief of FREDERIC magazine.

$74.95  |  340 pages  |  May 2025  |  Monacelli

Decorate Like a Decorator: All You Need to Know to Design Like a Pro

Written by Dara Caponigro with Melinda Page

Decorate Like a Decorator: All You Need to Know to Design Like a Pro offers tips and tricks of the trade. Presented as an accessible guide, this book is a compilation of FREDERIC magazine’s columns through the years and is divided into 21 chapters that span the realm of interior design, from window treatments and upholstery ideas to lighting, trim, and paints. Decorate Like a Decorator features rooms finished by celebrated interior designers and images by well-known architectural photographers.

$65  |  264 pages  |  April 2024  |  Monacelli

Still: The Art of Noticing

Written & Photographed by Mary Jo Hoffman

A culmination of the author’s daily photography practice, Still: The Art of Noticing features 275 photographs that explore daily moments and reflect on the art of living. Artist Mary Jo Hoffman, a former aeronautical engineer, has taken a photograph of nature each day for over a decade. This ritual gives Hoffman a deeper appreciation for place, interconnections, and life. Still presents a selection of Hoffman’s images, which are accompanied by deeply felt and oftentimes humorous essays that illuminate her insights garnered through the creative practice. With natural objects presented in artful displays, the reader comes to understand that no subject is too small, none too ordinary.

$60  |  318 pages  |  May 2024  |  Monacelli