A Review: Architectural Digest: The Most Beautiful Rooms in the World and I Begin the Guest Bedroom
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
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An unrivaled survey of the most exciting contemporary interior design across the globe, curated by the editors of ten international editions of Architectural Digest.
Since 1920, Architectural Digest has celebrated design talents, innovative homes, and products--providing endless decoration, lifestyle, and travel inspiration. With ten global editions, the magazine is an authority renowned all over the world for publishing only the very best of today's interior design.
In this new volume--spearheaded by AD France's editor in chief, Marie Kalt--the editors of Architectural Digest's international editions have teamed up to thoughtfully curate a collection of today's most exceptional interiors around the globe. These diverse residential spaces span from the United States and China, to France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Spain, India, Mexico, and the Middle East, presenting each country's unique "AD style manifesto" and the work of design luminaries such as Peter Marino, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Jacques Grange, Joseph Dirand, and Bijoy Jain, to name a few. The featured projects range from Marc Jacobs's New York townhouse to Tommy Hilfiger's Connecticut abode and Seth Meyers's Manhattan duplex; a sumptuous eighteenth-century Italian villa and a Moroccan palace; Pierre Bergé's apartment and a hôtel particulier in Paris; a Majorca summer home; and a country house in Russia. Brimming with stunning images and rich international inspirations, this unparalleled compendium of global interiors is a must for every library of interior design.
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Such an amazing book! Traditional is my preferred style too. I like a few modern elements but my heart belongs to old-world, layered elegance. Absolutely love your watercolor prints. Am eager to see your completed guest room. I like the soft sage color. It is very calming and relaxing, perfect for a restful bedroom. Your taste is impeccable. Your videos are always a special treat, thx.
That is a very kind comment and I appreciate it. I do like the color.
After 40+ years of marriage my wife and I have always collected timeless original artwork and antiques. Being on a limited budget I call it treasure hunting and it becomes part of our daily life. If it’s not quality and you don’t really love it you better take a pass!
Words of wisdom to live by, for sure.
I think I’m first to say Hello, Mary. Plus a big thumbs up.
HELLO! Thanks for that and I hope you have a great weekend.
OMG. 😁😁😁 Mary, you have left me blushing... in all the right ways. You are a dear, dear soul. Thank you, and Cheers!
Lovely, Mary. Thank you. Your wall colour is serenely elegant 😊.
I'm glad you like it. I was happy with the end result.
Love those prints!
They were such a great price.
Hi Mary, I wanted to say that I very much enjoy watching your channel. Your channel brings me joy, thank you for that! It's an escape to paradise for me. I have been a fan of the Tartan Topiary for months and when I am working on the computer I play your videos in the background and love how you describe history and interior design/gardening. Your videos remind me of my childhood when I went to my relatives homes in the countryside and loved how they decorated. I enjoy listening to the charming jazz/bossa nova music you put into these videos. I also like how you convey DIY projects that can appeal to everyone who want to recreate something beautiful for their own home and garden even if they're on a budget. You make things simple and inspire your viewers. Going to start gardening soon in my backyard and attempt to make that yummy fruit cobbler you showed. All the best. -Kyle
That is the nicest thing to read. I really appreciate you letting me know this. It makes me very happy. You will love the cobbler, just don't forget to use self rising flour instead of all purpose. The crisp buttery edges along with the tart and sweet fruit provide a texture and taste euphoria! Have a great weekend!
Thank you Mary. Your response means a lot to me. I am excited to bake the cobbler soon. Thank you for inspiring us viewers. Question, do you have any interior design books on Wall Murals?
Schumacher has some really nice books featuring great fabric and wallpaper. “de Gournay: Hand-Painted Interiors” is good too, but the Holy grail of mural books is “Zuber: Two Centuries of Panoramic Wallpaper”. I did a review of this:
m.ua-cam.com/video/Renf6FORBhY/v-deo.html
I highly recommend it. It’s a history and a design book in one. Amazon offers some slightly used copies at a discount.
Art and proper framing is where I’ve spent the most money and it gives me so much joy.
Good evening Mary I love the colour you have chosen it's very restful . ❤❤
Thank you. I was happy with it also.
Your room is lovely, Mary. You’ve created a serene space for your guests. Thank you for the tips on the B M colours.
Mary your room is coming together so beautifully!the mirror is fabulous! Your prints will be awesome as a fun themed collection. You will love that room color, we painted our bedroom that shade several years back & I love it more & more each year. It’s a peaceful shade…much needed in this life & times. Look forward to the next preview! 🤗
Yes, it's all about the peace. I'm glad you've had this color for years and still enjoy it.
Such a beautiful video and book review of Architectural Digest: The Most Beautiful Rooms in the World✨. I absolutely love the new wall color and drapes in your guest room remodel 💚. Thank you so much for taking us along on your home projects ❤️
Thanks for the encouragement. The rug in this room is killing me. I can't afford the one I want. (The story of my life)
@@thetartantopiary it’s the story of my life too 💚
😂 Im with you! Stay with your hippy basket collection! Ill do classic FABULOUS. Love this book and am such a fan of your channel ❤
Yes, my brain was hardwired by all the historic home tours as a child. Thanks for watching!
Mary, your videos are so inspirational. Family dinners and mindful conversation have sustained me my whole life. I now have my grandchildren seated at the dining room table and the tradition continues. Your guest room is so lovely and so are you. The book looks very elegant. Thank you. 💕💕
The first book review that I have ever had to fast forward and get to the ending where you often treat us to a look in to your beautiful home.
That's pretty funny.
Thank you and love the color of the guest room and how its looking!
Mary dear, you are wonderful and feed my design passion and my soul, I spend a lot on fabric especially Chelsea textiles.
I'm with you. I walk through fabric stores like some people walk through department stores.
I spend my budget on antiques and art. I believe the accoutrement sets the atmosphere.
Thank You Mary,for the wedgewood and Mahogany.
On the most beautiful rooms, I had to giggle, some are lovely and others are OMG-Really!
I join you with your taste. The guest room paint is wonderful. The prints will be an excellent
addition with the mirror. Wait till your youngest is 47 and you will really question where have the years gone 🤔
Just that thought makes me have to sit down. I pray that I am that fortunate.
Thank you for your channel - it’s a thing of beauty and a joy forever
Thank you for the beautiful book review I always love your comments and I also am a traditionalist. Connie Shull
Thanks, Connie!
Mary, thank you for another lovely video. I too am a traditionalist. My one concession is that I do love the look of a modern painting in a classic traditional room. I think that can look very fresh and updated. Ashley Whittaker's designs have some lovely examples of introducing modern elements in traditional spaces.
Love,love love them. classic.I wish the younger generation could see the timelessness in your blog. Thank I adore and appreciate them emensly.
I appreciate that. My daughter went through the IKEA phase, but has come to realize quality and classic is the way to go. So there is hope!
Lovely Guest room progress, Mary! Thanks for sharing! I truly enjoy your channel, peaceful, informative and always inspirational!
I'm so glad you enjoy it. Thank you for letting me know!
Green is one of my favorite color.
Thank you
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Great follies perfect shutters a lovely color a sweet room. Love your channel. Barbie
I'm so glad. Thank you, Barbie!
Love those prints , thank you for sharing.
Prayers for y’all with the new 11:00AM NHC update!🏝💚
Yes, we hope all will be safe. Thank you for your prayers.
You comment on “where does the time go” resonanted with me this week as I celebrate my youngest grandchild’s 3rd birthday. Indeed. Seems like just yesterday. Thanks for the reminder to be more mindful of the time we have with our loved ones. Love your channel!
Great book review Mary!
Your guest room is looking so good! The curtains are very attractive, particularly the trim. & I absolutely love the watercolor prints! ❤
I enjoy a varity of styles and mix modern, vintage and antiques in my house. Art work is something I have recently started to really invest and incorporate in our home, it brings me joy. We often pick up some type of art piece when we travel and have it framed when we get home, instead of buying souveniers.
Have a great weekend Mary!
Cant wait to see bedroom finished
I liked it so much that; I put it, on the big screen TV and watched it a second time..
It was amazing.
Thank you so much..
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Wow- I'm really glad you enjoyed it. 😄
Can't wait to see the finished room!
This week I've had a lot of fun trying to get the frames level on a plaster wall!
@@thetartantopiary I was surprised at how easily you centered and framed that print!
Once again you have inspired me with your decorating ideas! I am going to order several of the beautiful watercolor prints along with frames. I've always enjoyed fabrics and often start a project with that. DIY has helped save over the years but gone are the days of standing hours on a ladder to paint detail around the ceiling. Can't wait to see your finished guest room! Thank you for inviting us into your home.🌺
The frames were marked half price at Michael's and many of the prints I ordered from "Architectural Watercolors" were the notecards, which offered a huge savings.
I truly enjoy your insightful creative point of view..you have exquisite taste decor!!❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment.
The room turned out great.And thank you for the video.
Thank you, I do like the progress so far. I hope it continues in that direction. 🥰
I agree Mary classic style always. It just cheers my heart to live with these things. Can’t wait to see what comes next with your lovely room. ❤
I have to divide and conquer. Often times the choices for just 1 room are so daunting they can overtake you.
Wonderful!
Love your draperies!
I was pleased with them. Although I have the lovely shutters, I felt the room needed drapes.
I could read this book for days! Thank you for sharing. I love 💕 your choice of paint color for the bedroom, your artwork will be such a statement piece to the room. Wow 😯 that mirror, is to die for!
Thank you! The mirror was a lucky find at a consignment store.
Lovely ❤!
I just love your channel!
I'm so glad. Thank you for letting me know.
Looks great, Mary!
Thank you!
Love the artwork and have ordered. Also love the paint color choice, looks great.
I was happy with the color also. Thank you. I'm sure you will be pleased with the order. They are all quite lovely.
Dear Mary l just loved what you said about dark furniture that l just love and dark colors rooms as well as furnished objects it really made my day .l have friends that have all white homes l call it exlax decor that's why when l watch the tartan topiary l so enjoy it best wishes Susan Hirsch and a very happy Thanksgiving you and your family .
Love your channel!
I'm so glad. Thank you.
My brain works the same as yours, Mary. I have tried contemporary, and modern. When I do, they just miss the mark in making me happy to live in. I love other friends contemporary decor and have incorporated a few pieces in my home that are heirlooms and statement pieces, but you will definitely think traditional when you leave.
luv, luv your channel. A genius idea to feature books. I have bought two that you have featured! And your voice is so calming and sweet. I agree, modern has its place but I just can't wrap my head around it - to enjoy it. I do like some modern art pieces - but I can only go so far there too. I wonder why our brains are like that, drawing me to certain interiors and styles. And I like many styles from Colonial, Georgian (traditional and classic) - to Rococo and on and on. I especially love old homes and chateaux - for the education of why they built a certain way - and how it was constructed with so little modern technology.
I hope your family knows how special you are - and creative!
What a sweet thing to say. I am sincerely touched by it. I have wondered, myself, about why I'm drawn to this style. I think my love of history and all the historic home tours as a child greatly influenced my design preference.
Your last quote about mahogany furniture and I'll add walnut and wedgewood describes myself exactly. My parents
belonged to the Wedgewood Society and I'm happy that I have a love for all things traditional and, also, as you said
my brain does not open to modern style. Thank you for this site.
This was a very interesting book this week. Very differing styles. I'm with you the classic traditional style is my choice, it seems timeless as in some of the rooms of the book photographed. I loved your decorating choices. I like to choose a classic piece of art then build my room around it and as a seamstress of many years sew all my drapes, bed accessories to go with a chosen duvet cover and re-upholstering a favourite chair or maybe a thrifted piece. Your book reviews never dissapoint, blessings until the next time.
I envy your talent as a seamstress. I do sew, but my skills could be sharpened quite a bit. Thanks for watching and commenting.
As always.... everthing beautiful.... greetings from Sonora México
I’m with you Mary! I think one person put it well…old world layered elegance. I love that! I LOVE the prints for your guest room.
Thank you, now getting them level on a plaster wall is going to be the fun part.
The tried and true, the classic --- for some reason this style has survived trends that come and go. I'm with you on the fine classic style, comfortable traditional style. It's welcoming, and serves as a good backdrop to house one's treasures, be they books, mementos, family pictures in elegant frames, just can't be beat.
Drapes and duetts and antiques most of budget in a guest rm I’m working on right now I would love to finish the room with a accent wall maybe paint color but really want wallpaper there goes the budget lol love your videos thank you so much
😅😅😅 I just purchased next weeks book, Veranda decorating, this weekend at Caspari in Charlottesville, VA. You would enjoy this shop tremendously... it's right up your alley 😂
Love the wall color of your room. Look forward to seeing it finished 😊😊😊
Oh my word, I'm jealous. You are right, that is right up my alley!
Thank you.😊
You're welcome 😊
I always like/love your channel. Time does fly, I'm afraid it's one of the things we notice as we get older. Eager to see your finished room. Not so found of the book this time.
Hi Mary. My comments are late on this review. Been away but trying to get caught-up. I am always 'engaged' on each book review and some more than others. I could take or leave some of this one but was still good. I think your room is coming along nicely and I love the Sage Green. We invest a great deal in furnishings/Traditional. Next week. 😍❤
I understand taking or leaving some of these designs. I appreciate you watching and commenting. ❤️
Yes, I do tend to spend more on rugs, lucky to have found excellent bargains in thrift and antique stores when it comes to accent furniture and most wall art - mainly using the biggest part of the budget for the sofa and a very few higher price (to me ) paintings. Your guest room drapes and paint color etc. are so handsome. Cheers Mary!
Sometimes it really is just about the luck and the thrill of the hunt. Thank you so much.
Beauitfull bedroom color,beautifull Drapes,you could teach people today,on taste,and how to decorate! Greatly missing.
That is a very generous comment and I thank you. What I don't know about decorating is much more than what I do know. Don't tell my parents this, as they paid for my degree in Interior Design. 😄
I completely agree with you...hate mid century and disliked it in the mid century as well! It's why I enjoy your posts so much! ❤
Thanks for watching!
@@thetartantopiary You're welcome!
You hit several of my buttons today...trumeau mirror...I have loved them for eons & have one! Then, "swings"...how do you like to go up in a swing, up in the air so blue...I have 3...overlooking yard, overlooking water & in our living room, oh, I do think it is the pleasantest thing...franki
I'll take Robert Louis Stevenson for $300!
Mary, the guest room is looking great. I also do all of my own painting. I even taught myself to hang wallpaper. Both are easy skills to acquire, and it saves thousands of dollars over time.
ALSO... those drapes are fantastic. Are they custom or available to purchase?
Trim is so expensive and I was prepared to bite the bullet. Drapes with an elegant trim were my only must have for this room. When I found these in the package and ready to go, I bought all 4 panels and never looked back. The color, size and quality were perfect. They are made by a company called "India's Heritage Inc." I was able to purchase them through Printer's Alley, which is a great fabric store in Raleigh. They cost a little less than bespoke and they were perfect.
@@thetartantopiary You're right... they are perfect. Thank you for the sourcing information!
Lol i quite agree w you. Begone mid century modern and hippie baskets. Leave me w my dark interior and classic style!
I don't think we can help it. It's subjective and to quote the old cliché "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", I understand this completely. There have been some comments from people who are on the opposite end of the spectrum and have taken exception to my opinion. I get it, but it's just that, an opinion! Thanks for watching!
Traditional interiors are never in style because they are never exactly out of style. And vice versa. And that's why I love them. Nothing is more beautiful or interesting than a room layered in time and style. PERSONAL style that reflects the occupant. Love Architectural Watercolors. Do you have any of their luminaries?
Yes- I have 2 of the luminaries. One is Christmas themed and the other is called The Tea House. I cut the doors so that they would open on the Tea House and placed one of my Herend figurines poking its head out of the opening. They are all adorable and charming.
Mary! Did I detect a bit of hostility about we modernists and contemporary design fans?😉 I have your ‘design brain’ in reverse…I can’t stand dark, layered, traditional rooms with lots of tchotchkes BUT I love your channel and have been watching since the first video. Why? I love your voice--it’s like my weekly meditation! It relaxes me immediately. Plus, I always learn something. Enjoy your plaids and damask and thank you!
Funny, and thank you! No hostility here, as I do appreciate the modern and contemporary designs. I just am not drawn to them. I do try to feature all designs, but most of my books lean to the traditional side. You will enjoy the book I have chosen for Sept. 8. “Victoria Hagen’s Live Now”. She enjoys the contemporary aesthetic and, in my humble opinion, is very good at it. Thanks for your comment. I do appreciate it!
Bravo
I think I have to be a pathologically hopeless case when it comes to fabric
Is that possible when it comes to fabric? I feel your pain.
Hi! Where did you get your frames for the prints? They fit beautifully! Thank you 😊
Michael’s - they had this particular frame in 2 slightly differing widths. I used the combination together.
www.michaels.com/product/gold-narrow-8-x-10-with-mat-frame-aspect-by-studio-decor-10639142?michaelsStore=1241&inv=9
" BEAUTY is no doubt in the eye of the Beholder"... THIS Book shows that to be true....I am NOT drawn to the majority of AD'S idea of " The most beautiful rooms in the world"....😥.......✌️💜💋
I have always adored Traditional decor too, but I often go through fickle times when I can't be faithful to any one particular style. I'm also old enough to be very nostalgic for the MCM styles of my childhood. Most of my 45 year collection of home decor could be considered traditional, country, cottage and even rustic hunting lodge. But in 2011, even before the recent MCM craze, I had the great pleasure of decorating a 2nd home (a mid century built courtyarded townhouse with glass walls inside), which I chose to really take back to 1960. I searched everywhere and collected vintage and reproduction pieces from all over the country. Sadly, before I could finish and so before I could call Atomic Ranch Magazine to come visit, we were relocated and I had to sell the 2nd house. However, I kept many of my prize pieces, and I'm trying to fit them in my present home, which is a challenge to say the least. Sort of, Ralph Lauren meets I Love Lucy, if you can imagine that. :) Great video! Thank you again for another entertaining review, and your room is coming together beautifully!
Wow! I bet you had a lot of fun decorating that home. I will say, I watched North by Northwest again last week and that house at the end always makes me want to take on such a project. I was a little sad to find out the house was just a set in Culver City.
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Not my favorite book, but that’s ok:) I’ve loved every other book that you have showed us.
I like what you’re doing with your guest room, the mirror is beautiful, I’m looking forward to see how it turns out.
Soon my husband and I will be taking our camper and heading to Yosemite National Park.
Hopefully I’ll be able to continue watching.Celebrating our 45 anniversary 🎉😊
Hello Dulce- I am jealous! I hope you have a wonderful time and I hope the hurricane doesn't cause problems. Happy anniversary...45 years, you should be proud!
@@thetartantopiary thank you ,Mary. I’m not really the camping type 🤭
The campaign trip is part of my husband’s bucket list.
But, I’m looking forward to the trip,
It will take 3-4 weeks. If all goes as planned. Should be interesting. I Love traditional home decorating, and yes I love ( brown wood furniture ;) I find myself turning the house into a museum. Between all the hand painted stuff plus everything else that I’m always adding to it. I feel that my eyes can rest when I’m sleeping. 😉
I’m ignoring the hurricane.
I’ll try to keep in touch on the trip.
Whenever I go to a flea market or garage sale I have a list of things NOT to buy and on top of that list is art, paintings, prints, frames. I have a store room FULL of art and a small room full of empty frames and folder upon folder of drawings and etchings YET just the other day I went to two markets and bought four oil paintings. One is a very 'impasto' painting of Venice in a gold frame (15 euros ) then a semi abstract group in a beautiful Venetian frame (20 euros ) then a painting of a garden building from the 30's in an unusual oak frame (15 euros) then a small painting of a bowl of strawberries in a gorgeous frame (2 euros). Now people will say well at that price why not, but at this stage it borders on addiction. I just cannot walk away from something unusual. On the same day I bought an unusual Singer sewing machine for 20 euros, gorgeous but I already had 6 machines and also a large 19 th century Staffordshire jug in the shape of Neptune sitting on a fish, holding a trident. It had been broken and glued many years ago and is so hideous that I love it. Thank you for another lovely presentation, jsut what I needed. xo
Your items always sound so interesting to me. Have you ever considered opening a little shop or are these items that simply make you happy to own, which I completely understand. It sounds like you have a great eye and a knack for a good buy!
Splurge on linens and bedding. Budget on art and decor items.
I splurge on bedding as well. And now my bed is my favorite place in my home.
I didn’t see my Dallas townhouse in this book 🤔
I'm sure it was featured! How could this happen?!
Well, culture is everything that isn't nature, and even sewer is a culture. The rest is just an interpretation of beauty and functionality, consisting of preference in style, available materials and budgets.
Considering ladies wore no underwear until Victorian times he may have gotten quite the view!
Sneaking a peek…it’s a tale as old as time.
I found that last quotation you read to be very judgmental and frankly offensive. Everyone is entitled to their own taste and this comment represents rather bad taste.
Hi James- I certainly didn’t mean to offend anyone or stifle artistic desires and preferences. All of the quotes were meant to provoke thought and reflection on how deeply design speaks to people. As for representing “bad taste”, a wise man once said, “everyone is entitled to their own taste”. I hope you are doing well and I always appreciate your comments!
I spend my budget on fabric and antiques, the art work can sometimes just appear at an consignment store or antique store that the foolish young people pass up ! lol! I love the little prints that you ordered, simply perfection!! I am so happy I have found a kindred spirit on decorating, I have purchased some of the books that you have reviewed and am enjoying them!!
Thank you for that thoughtful comment, I always appreciate a kindred spirit!
Thank you
You're welcome. Thank you for watching.