The Finer Things

“Chock-full of inspiring interiors–and mini-guides to understanding the most fundamental elements of a great room. From the history of wallpaper to the evolution of a frame, The Finer Things breaks down furniture, textiles and details–and how to incorporate them–to show how good design is truly the sum of its parts. It’s probably a perfect housewarming gift, if such a thing exists.” –The New York Times Christiane Lemieux is an absolute authority on great design. [The Finer Things] is a must-have for any design-loving library. (And boy, does it look good on a coffee table.)” –Rue Magazine “Chock-full of inspiring interiors and mini-guides to understanding the most fundamental elements of a great room. From the history of wallpaper to the evolution of a frame, The Finer Thingsbreaks down furniture, textiles and details and how to incorporate them to show how good design is truly the sum of its parts. It s probably a perfect housewarming gift, if such a thing exists.” The New York Times Christiane Lemieux is an absolute authority on great design. [The Finer Things] is amust-have for any design-loving library. (And boy, does it look good on a coffee table.)” Rue Magazine”

Named to Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs list in 2012, CHRISTIANE LEMIEUX is the founder and creative director of DwellStudio, a modern home-and-family-furnishings company that she founded in 1999, and the executive creative director of Wayfair. Marked by a signature use of color and a commitment to the highest quality, the DwellStudio name is synonymous with adventurous design and impeccable construction. Prior to DwellStudio, Lemieux was the design director of Portico New York, a luxury home-furnishings company, and she has worked as a designer at both Isaac Mizrahi and the Gap. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and two children.