This Is Home - by Jeffrey Alan Marks (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Designer Marks's second book celebrates his relaxed and refined interiors inspired by the stylish ease and laid-back coastal feel of Southern California.

Since the launch of his first book and hit TV Show Million Dollar Decorators, Jeffrey Alan Marks has married and become a father. His growing family grounds his new book, a celebration of the idea of home as represented in ten houses, bookended by his own on the West and East Coasts. Marks believes a home must reflect the way its inhabitants want to live, their unique perspective, and how they approach their lives. Trained in England, Marks has long had a deep and profound architectural crush on the British vernacular, which creates a pleasing interplay with his Southern California roots. The result: homes that feel layered and dramatic, but always comfortable.

The homes explored in the book include his 1925 beach cottage in Montecito; a clean Bahamian compound open to the azure seas; a working Los Angeles horse farm; and Marks's new family home in Greenwich, Connecticut. Along the way Marks shares key bits of advice for creating the looks. Tailored yet comfortable is key, as Marks mixes antiques with contemporary pieces for a look that is entirely unique.

Review Quotes

"A celebration of family and design, Jeffrey Alan Marks' latest release explores 10 homes, including his own West and East coast homes, that reflect the unique perspectives and personalities of the inhabitants. Each project showcases the designer's layered yet comfortable style while highlighting his tips to mixing antiques and contemporary pieces." -- VERANDA

"This is Home gives an exclusive glimpse into beautifully curated, tailored, and comfortable homes. Through combinations of antiques and contemporary pieces, one of America's most influential designers, Jeffrey Alan Marks, reveals how he curates homes to reflect the unique lifestyles of its residents." -- CURATED TEXAN

"This beautiful book offers readers an intimate look at the details and thoughtful touches that Jeffrey has infused into every inch of these spaces, telling the story behind with his own words along with stunning photos, which explains how his interiors create stylish, harmonious, and livable environments that not only reflect each homeowner's unique aesthetic, but also bear Jeffrey's artistic vision, creative voice, and impeccable taste that makes each of these homes memorable and intriguing to explore." -- MY MODERN DARCY

"Marks's welcoming, unfussy style is a product of his tripartite background, braiding California coastal ease with rigorous English training and East Coast coziness. The second book from the Million Dollar Decorators alumnus covers projects on both coasts and beyond, including his own homes." -- FREDERIC MAGAZINE

"Jeffrey Alan Marks is known for his effortlessly chic interiors, where California cool meets classic refinement. In his second book, This is Home, he invites us into ten stunning residences that reflect his signature mix of relaxed luxury and timeless elegance." -- THE GLAM PAD

About the Author

Recognized as one of today's most influential American designers, Jeffrey Alan Marks is frequently featured in Elle Decor, AD, Vogue Living, and House Beautiful, and has designed eponymous product collections for Kravet, The Rug Company, A. Rudin, and Palecek. The author of The Meaning of Home, he shares his homes with his husband, daughter, and new dog, Sister. John Saladino is an acclaimed American designer based in Montecito, CA.