A Review of: Emily Summers, Distinctly Modern Interiors by Emily Summers, Mid Century Modern Design

September 1, 2022
The first book by AD 100 designer Emily Summers, featuring interiors that celebrate a new idea of American modernism.
"Weaving mid-century Continental furniture and modern art by the likes of Frank Stella and Jasper Johns into important American homes, Summers has created a vast collection of cohesive, covetable interiors notable for their streamlined beauty. From a contemporary city penthouse to a 1940s ranch, from Summers' Round House to her 60s Palm Springs getaway, the homes featured range in period and style, but all will serve as inspiration to readers looking to decorate in a Modernist tradition. Summers shares her building blocks of a great modernist house: how the interior should reflect its setting; how to combine fine art with design; why the interior and architecture must be linked; how to build collections; how to modernize traditional houses; and how to restore existing modernist houses. This is essential reading for fans of modernism and minimalism."

[@lindaortolano7837]

Hi Mary, while it was interesting to review this book with you......modern design is definitely NOT me nor has it ever been. I will take traditional or French country decor any day! Have a beautiful day and I will see you in the next one! :)

[@olivermahon9509]

Love the accompanying soundtrack and sound editing. Wonderful content as always.

[@thetartantopiary]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback!

[@marquamfurniture]

Thank you for ALL your book reviews! ......So well done and informative regardless of style. Clearly in the minority here, but modernism is exactly my cup of tea, and Emily Summers does it to perfection.

[@thetartantopiary]

Thank you- I appreciate that. I am partial to a more traditional design but Emily Summers is truly talented.

[@NorrisKnives]

I love tulip chairs. Mies Van Der Rohe had it going on!

[@thetartantopiary]

Eero Saarinen’s tulip chair is great and lots of people love his womb chairs also. I think Mies Van Der Rohe’s Barcelona chairs are my favorite.

[@IMAInteriors]

@@thetartantopiary subtle =)

[@lilasdamien]

👍👍😘👍😘

[@hhess2975]

Not a style I embrace..

[@thetartantopiary]

I appreciate it, as a design, but I’m with you on that.