Defining Style

Joan Barzilay Freund is the author of multiple books on furniture and interior design, most recently contributing texts to Inside: At Home with Great Designers (Phaidon, 2022). She has written for such publications as the Chicago Tribune, Elle Decor, and 1stDibs’s Introspective magazine, among many others.Asad Syrkett is a Brooklyn-based design editor and brand strategist. From 2020 to 2024, he served as Editor in Chief of Elle Decor. Previously, he managed special projects as deputy editor at Curbed. Asad began his career at Architectural Digest and Architectural Record.

‘A guide to the rich palette of decorating styles enlivening our current age.’ – 1stDibs’ Introspective Magazine'Beautifully photographed...a visual directory makes it easy to join the dots between aesthetics.' – ELLE Decoration‘An upbeat encyclopedia, organizing an array of striking interiors.’ – Architectural Digest'A new interior design bible.' – The Telegraph‘Offers a singular look into an array of interior possibilities.’ – Forbes‘You'll learn how to identify each style like an expert.’ – USA Today‘A large selection of some of the most iconic interiors of our time…from pattern-packed to floral to deco-inspired.’ – ELLE Decor‘Call it your design style cheat sheet...connect[ing] the dots between what you love and why.’ – Domino‘The best interior lookbook of the year.’ – Brit + Co.‘A font of inspiration…[that] taps into the expertise of numerous design leaders.’ – Surface Magazine‘An entry point to these various historical, timeless, and contemporary inclinations.’ – ICFF‘Both a primer and a reference guide to the aesthetics shaping contemporary living spaces.’ – Rain Magazine‘Demonstrates the variability of contemporary design in an accessible and inspiring way.’ – Upscale Living Magazine‘A masterclass in interior sophistication.’ – Luxury Portfolio International‘To keep or give, [this] title will brighten any design lover’s shelves or screens.’ – Canadian Interiors‘Offers inspiration from around the globe.’ – Detroit News