AMERICAN MODERN

Designer and merchant, collector and tastemaker, Thomas O'Brien has made acareer of translating cool notions of modernism into an easy and generousarray of modern styles that anyone can attain. Now he introduces readers toa range of those styles—from casual to formal, vintage tourban—alongside stunning photography and charming design stories.O'Brien carefully describes the design process of his chosen projects,including a downtown New York City loft, a traditional Connecticut estate,and a converted schoolhouse in eastern Long Island. Each home explores aview on the modern design spectrum he has created, as well as theindividual choices that make the design unique and its mix essentiallyAmerican. He explains not only what was at work to create a given style,but how readers can import those practices to their own homes and personaldesign sensibilities. Important design principles such as architecturalauthenticity, color relationships, correctness of scale, and informedcollecting are threaded through a practical narrative that reads like amaster class in interior design.American Modern is an inspiring design volume that will redefine the wayreaders think about modern interiors.