Gracious Interiors - by Meg Braff (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A celebration of gracious living, radiant color, and the enduring charm of traditional decorating--brought to life through vibrant rooms designed for beauty, comfort, and ease.

Designer Braff is known for an exuberant approach to classic interiors, creating spaces that balance playful glamour with polished sophistication. Her rooms feel joyful yet refined, steeped in pattern, color, and character. Each project reflects a belief in homes that elevate daily life, with interiors that invite celebration, conversation, and connection.

Organized into four sections--Country Living, Summer Escapes, Chic Retreats, and an intimate look at the designer's own welcoming Locust Valley house--this volume presents full residences that highlight a spirited, color-forward sensibility. From a breezy Nantucket getaway to a comfortably elegant house on the coast of Maine, an Antigua escape perched above the sea, and an inviting Palm Beach retreat, the book explores how thoughtful decorating enriches the cadence of living and reflects the personalities of those who inhabit each space.

The lush photography showcases Braff's distinctive command of refined yet playful traditionalism. Bold wallpapers, vibrant prints, chintz, block prints, lacquered finishes, fresh textiles, tailored upholstery, and artful accents reveal interiors that feel both timeless and newly imagined. Throughout, the book celebrates rooms that revel in charm, liveliness, and balance, offering inspiration and advice for admirers of American decorating, East Coast style, and maximalist color. It's an immersive testament to gracious living, vibrant style, and the enduring appeal of beautifully crafted homes.

Review Quotes

"You'll feel inspired to add a little chintz and vivid color into your home after reading this new book from the brilliant mind of Meg Braff. Each of the four different sections details Braff's ability to blend glamour and tradition in a way that elevates contemporary life without ever feeling stuffy or precious. Plus, the designer also offers an exclusive look into her own pattern-filled Locust Valley home." -- VERANDA.COM

"When a project clicks it clicks, and as soon as designer Meg Braff met this Water Mill homeowner, they bonded over their shared penchant for color. It was clear that the residence--which will be featured in Braff's new book, Gracious Interiors: Thoughtful Decorating for Beautiful Living (Rizzoli), in September--would need a bit of refreshing. It would also need a lot more character if it was to match the full, vibrant lives of the client, a Manhattan-based fashion executive, and her two grown children." -- HAMPTONS COTTAGES & GARDENS

"The monograph Eric Aho, published in September 2026 by Rizzoli Electa, is the first full-career survey of the artist, featuring a comprehensive essay by critic John Yau and a conversation between Aho and Janne Sirén, art historian and former director of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum." -- NEW ENGLAND HOME MAGAZINE

About the Author

Meg Braff founded her studio in 1994. It has since expanded to include a popular wallpaper and fabric collection and two thriving retail stores in Locust Valley, New York and Palm Beach, Florida, where she lives with her husband.