Interiors: Styled by Mieke Ten Have - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Leading interiors stylist Mieke ten Have shares her techniques for teasing out the elements of a home that make it compelling, beautiful, and alive

"Filled with inspiration for anyone seeking to outfit their homes or simply marvel at great design."―Lilah Ramzi, Vogue

How does a renowned stylist approach personalizing a space? In this beautiful new book, Mieke ten Have identifies and explains the four principal elements that she always takes into account: Color Theory, Pattern Play, Wild and Tame, and Flowers for Living.

She illustrates each of these principles with images of rooms that she has styled for such noted designers as Stephen Sills, Mario Buatta, Alberto Pinto, Rita Konig, and Victoria Hagan in a wide variety of homes and locations. Then Mieke demonstrates how she applies these concepts, season after season, in her own country home, the Barn.

Rich, atmospheric images by photographer Frank Frances document the evolution of the house, capturing the distinctive light, mood, colors, tonality, and textures of each season. Both aspirational and inspirational, Interiors: Styled by Mieke ten Have provides countless design ideas for beautifying our surroundings throughout the year.

Review Quotes

"Don't be another neutral in a world of neutrals. Make your home come alive using precepts from Interiors: Styled by Mieke ten Have."--Edible


"In Interiors Styled by Mieke ten Have, the preeminent interiors stylist shares her techniques for teasing out the elements of a home that make it compelling, beautiful, and alive!"--Cottages & Gardens

"Interiors: Styled by Mieke ten Have provides expert decorating tips inspired by the author's own gorgeously appointed Duchess County barn."--Lilah Ramzi, Vogue

"A stylist shares her secrets for creating elegant and inviting interiors for the winter. . . . In an extract from her new book, interiors stylist Mieke ten Have reveals how she lays the table, arranges flowers and greenery, and curates objects and art to bring her and her guests joy during the colder, darker months."--House & Garden (UK)

"Filled with inspiration for anyone seeking to outfit their homes or simply marvel at great design."--Lilah Ramzi, Vogue

"Her debut tome covers the principles that guide her dreamy and evocative styling work as well as seasonal influences on decorating and design."--Luxe Interiors + Design

"InInteriors: Styled by Mieke ten Have, the sought-after creative shares her four guidelines for bringing rooms to life. . . . Styling is storytelling, she believes, and, with richly detailed images of her own picturesque New York property, she offers plenty of inspiration to weave a tale of your own."--Bebe Howorth, Elle Decor

"Mieke tan Have is a prominent New York based decorator, interior stylist and creative consultant to an impressive, international clientele. . . . Renowned for her in-demand eye and stylistic voice, informed by her editorial experience, she is a multi-hyphenate tastemaker. . . . Mieke shares her tips and tricks for elegant, seasonal entertaining."--Lucrezia Lucas, Cabana

"Stylist Mieke ten Have has designed spaces for legendary talents including Mario Buatta, Rita Koenig, Victoria Hagan, and more--and she released a book giving you all the gorgeous details."--Realtor.com

"This book is overflowing with inspiring tips from stylist Mieke ten Have. . . . Expect lush table scapes, stunning floral arrangements and striking textiles."--Wendy Jacob, House & Home

"Throughout its pages, ten Have taps into her wealth of design experience to generously share techniques for making your home feel more elevated and alive in any season."--Stacia Datskovska, Elle Decor

About the Author

Mieke ten Have is an interiors stylist, design writer, and creative consultant. She began her career as an assistant at domino and went on to become home editor at Vogue and design editor at large at Elle Decor. She is a frequent contributor to Architectural Digest and House & Garden (UK). She divides her time between New York City and her country home in Dutchess County, New York. Frank Frances's photography has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, and Martha Stewart Living, among many other publications. His work has been exhibited in solo and group shows at such venues as Sasha Wolf Gallery, the Studio Museum in Harlem, Carriage Trade, and Werkstadt Graz. He received an MFA from the School of Visual Arts. He lives in New York.