Legendary LA designer Madeline Stuart faced a unique challenge: how to make a living room with an eighteen-foot ceiling feel more intimate and human-scaled.
Her solution was an equally bold chandelier—six feet in diameter, suspended low on a long chain. By lowering the room’s visual center of gravity, it brings the soaring space down to earth.
Photographed by Victoria Pearson, the room appears in my first book, INTERIOR DESIGN MASTER CLASS, published by Rizzoli New York. Book design by Susi Oberhelman.
Transforming your interiors with millwork–architectural wooden elements like moldings, paneling, and cabinetry– can create memorable spaces.
Photographed for my book INTERIOR DESIGN MASTER CLASS: 100 ROOMS by Gross & Daley.
Reel graphics by Susi Oberhelman
From traditional ornate designs to modern minimalist styles, quality woodwork adds lasting value and aesthetic appeal.
The most important detail? Expert craftsmanship ensures seamless integration with your home’s architecture.
The millwork in this stylish entryway, designed by Glenn Gissler, was painted in Farrow and Ball color PELT No. 254 in a full gloss finish.
They say it takes a village—and that most certainly applies to producing a book!
And with INTERIOR DESIGN MASTER CLASS: 100 ROOMS being released today, I’d like to share some gratitude for my literary agent William Clark, my editor Kathleen Jayes, the book’s designer Susi Oberhelman, and director of publicity Jessica Napp.
And a heartfelt thanks to all the designers and photographers who graciously contributed the knowledge and imagery that brings the book’s pages to life.
Finally, thanks to all my family and friends for your support. Life is good.
