Victoria Hagan: Dream Spaces

In her much-anticipated second book, Victoria Hagan features an exquisite selection of new interiors that embody the 'soft modern' look that distinguishes her work.  A major force in the design community, Hagan is the master of juxtaposing old and new, showing luxury through simplicity, and creating homes that reflect their owners’ lives.

In these appealing, timeless projects – including a New York penthouse, a Nantucket beach house, and a Western ranch – formal architecture is loosened up with a generosity of spirit and an appreciation for the whimsies of style. Throughout, Hagan discourses on the spirit of the unexpected detail – a vintage mirror or a unique chair – that adds soul and modernity. After twenty-five years of running a successful business, she shares her philosophy on attaining good taste and expressing an attitude through her work.

Victoria Hagan: Dream Spaces is a beautiful and inspiring collection of this design superstar’s work and a must for every interior design library.

“"Celebrating her firm's 20 years, Victoria Hagan: Interior Portraits (RIzzoli, $50) captures the decorator's signature style - equal parts elegance and comfort - with projects that include Nantucket cottages, prewar apartments, and a Jackson Hole retreat." ~ Elle Decor (October 2010) "Known for restrained and refined rooms with cerebral atmospheres and strong architectural foundations, Hagan merges traditional aesthetics with the requirements of modern living. Her crisp, uncluttered designs are not only visually appealing, her clients - who include Revlon chairman Ron Perelman and comedian Conan O'Brien - find them supremely peaceful." ~ Elle Decor (June 2010) "For a look at home decor of today, Victoria Hagan, Interior Portraits (Rizzoli, $50) shows contemporary domiciles (stately SoCal residences and N.Y. aeries) - all with the designer's sophisticated hues and refined sense of space." ~ California Style”

"Throughout the pages, Hagan discusses the art of design—not just for how her clients live, but for how they dream and play. Victoria Hagan: Dream Spaces also includes a chapter on tradition, which highlights houses that have that special something that’s especially inspirational—and not just the decorating."
—Traditional Home 

"Hagan is masterful at creating calm and serene rooms — be they modern or traditional — inspired by seaside living. She is adept at translating her beachy aesthetic to work beyond waterfront estates and her new book Victoria Hagan: Dream Spaces is a testament to that."
—Forbes.com

"Hagan is an eminent interior designer (who always gets a spot on Architectural Digest's AD100) best known for timeless and comfortable American style. Her much-anticipated second book presents a showstopping glance at her soft, modern aesthetic and pointed juxtaposition of luxury and simplicity."
—PureWow.com

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—La Dolce Vita Blog

Since launching her launched her design firm in 1991, Victoria Hagan has been awarded many of the country’s top design honors, including the AD 100, and is regularly featured in magazines around the globe. Hagan has also made television appearances, including Martha Stewart and Oprah.

David Colman is a regular writer, editor, and columnist for the New York Times.

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