Frances Elkins, 1st Edition

”[L]avishly illustrated…Her subtle genius is captured by the numerous color photos” – World of Interiors “Salny… makes a case here for regarding Elkins as much more than a society decorator… He points to powerful influences in her work… that support the idea of Elkins as a sort of American filter for European avant-gardism, introducing it stealthily and incrementally in her designs for upper-crust clients with more traditional tastes. Though her rooms might blend Asian antiques with Queen Anne and Chippendale, a modern undercurrent could always be felt in the emphasis on order, balance and serenity.” – The Washington Post “Any design devotee would enjoy this book.” – Los Angeles Times “[A] valuable insight into the life and works of a legendary interior decorator… Highly recommended.” – Choice “[A] splendid, authoritative treatment.” – California Bookwatch “I also admire…Frances Elkins: Interior Design…bent open at least once a week by someone on my design team” – California Homes “[E]ntertaining as well as meticulously researched… Keep a bookshelf slot open for it in your decorative-arts section.” – Clem Labine’s Period Homes “If you seek inspiration for your own interiors then I suggest that you take a look at the new book on the notable American decorator Frances Elkins, whose stylish interiors have a resonance particularly suitable for present-day tastes.” – Mayfair & St. James’s Life

Stephen M. Salny, the author of Frances Elkins: Interior Design, lives in Baltimore, Maryland.