The Refined Home - by Sheldon Harte (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This gorgeous book spotlights California-based interior designer Sheldon Harte, whose vision is that true luxury lies in the interconnection of form and function--and the finest works of art.

Sheldon Harte, founder of Harte Davis Interior Design, is renowned for creating luxurious, livable interiors - from estates, apartments, and family compounds to beach houses, wine-country retreats, and historical renovations. Since he began his career in 1984, his ability to work in any style and tailor each home to the client's aesthetic preferences and way of life has made him a sought-after designer for California's elite and beyond.

Blending comfort with sophistication, he creates bespoke spaces that are both artistic and inviting for a devoted clientele, many of whom turn to him again and again. The Refined Home: Sheldon Harte explores his inspiring philosophy of transforming interiors into works of art.

With chapters like "Sensual Surfaces," "Breaking with Tradition," "Modernist Masterpiece," and "Mid-Century Dream," authors Mitchell Owens and Hadley Keller offer an exciting, behind-the-scenes look at his design process, emphasizing the importance of custom artisanship and evocative art.

Illustrated with exquisite images by notable photographers, including Douglas Friedman, Trevor Tondro, Björn Wallander, and John Merkl, The Refined Home showcases Harte's most significant projects, revealing how he balances his artistic vision with his clients' individual tastes and lifestyle.

Review Quotes

"A masterclass in bespoke West Coast luxury, this richly photographed volume spotlights Sheldon Harte's talent for blending comfort with curated sophistication."

-- "Indulge Magazine" (11/12/2025 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Sheldon Harte, founder of Harte Davis Interior Design, is an award-winning interior designer whose distinguished career began in the creative enclave of Laguna Beach, California, in 1984. With over 350 full-scale interior design projects in his portfolio, Harte's work has garnered national and international recognition and has been featured in ArchitecturalDigest.com, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Luxe Interiors + Design, international editions of Architectural Digest and ELLE Decoration, The Wall Street Journal, California Home+Design, HGTV's Top 10, and more. He is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

Mitchell Owens, editor in chief of The Magazine Antiques, was formerly American editor of The World of Interiors and decorative arts editor of Architectural Digest, where he hosted The AD Aesthete podcast. Owens has been a reporter and columnist at TheNew York Times, was a founding editor of the LGTBQ magazine Out, and held editorial positions at Nest, Elle Decor, Traditional Home, and Travel + Leisure. He is also cofounder of Irwin & Lane vintage furniture dealers. He lives in Cooperstown, New York. Hadley Keller is the director of editorial and community engagement at the Design Leadership Network, a community of top interior designers. Previously the digital director of House Beautiful, she has been writing about design, interiors, and culture for over ten years. In 2021, she authored Vendome's Beachside. Keller is on the board of the Oasis Alliance and a member of the White House Historical Association's Next Gen Leaders cohort. She divides her time between New York and Washington.