Glorious Gardens Private Edens of the World's Leading Interior Designers

by Caponigro, Dara

• ISBN13: 9781580936859
• ISBN10: 1580936857
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2025-05-07
• Publisher: The Monacelli Press

Summary

Venture beyond the impeccably styled rooms and into the private gardens of the world’s most celebrated interior designers

Through stunning photography and intimate narratives, Glorious Gardens offers a glimpse into the outdoor sanctuaries that serve as sources of endless inspiration for renowned interior designers. From Timothy Whealon’s urban oasis above Gramercy Park in New York City to Michelle Nussbaumer’s exuberant San Miguel de Allende retreat in Mexico to Veere Grenney’s magical hideout in Tangier, Morocco – as well as other gardens across the United States, England, and Scotland – each is a verdant reflection of its creator’s unique design philosophy.

The bookinvites readers into the enchanting outdoor spaces that serve as personal retreats and wellsprings of inspiration for famed designers including Katie Ridder, Maxine Sloss, Stephen Sills, Thomas O’Brien, Mark D. Sikes, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Paul Wiseman, and Charlotte Moss, among others. Richly illustrated with hundreds of stunning images across the book’s oversized pages, Glorious Gardens is a feast for the eyes, showcasing the intricate details and sweeping vistas of these extraordinary gardens.

Author Biography

Dara Caponigro is the creative director of Schumacher and editor-in-chief of FREDERIC magazine. Previously, she was editor of Veranda, style director and a founding editor of Domino, and design director of Elle Decor. She is the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Domino: The Book of Decorating, and author of Decorate Like a Decorator (2023), and FREDERIC: The Last Word in Chic (2024), both published by Monacelli.