{"product_id":"the-refined-home-sheldon-harte-california-based-interior-designer-demonstrates-that-true-luxury-lies-in-a-mix-of-form-function-and-artisanship-hardcover","title":"The Refined Home: Sheldon Harte--California-Based Interior Designer Demonstrates That True Luxury Lies in a Mix of Form, Function, and Artisanship - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSheldon Harte\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMitchell Owens\u003c\/b\u003e (Text by (Art\/Photo Books)), \u003cb\u003eHadley Keller\u003c\/b\u003e (Text by (Art\/Photo Books))\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheldon Harte\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Refined Home: Sheldon Harte \u003c\/i\u003eexplores his inspiring philosophy of transforming interiors into works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with exquisite images by notable photographers, including Douglas Friedman, Trevor Tondro, Björn Wallander, and John Merkl, \u003ci\u003eThe Refined Home \u003c\/i\u003eshowcases Harte's most significant projects, revealing how he balances his artistic vision with his clients' individual tastes and lifestyle. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheldon Harte\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eArchitecturalDigest.com, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Luxe \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eInteriors + Design, \u003c\/i\u003e international editions of\u003ci\u003e Architectural \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDigest \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e ELLE Decoration, The Wall Street Journal, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalifornia Home+Design, HGTV's Top 10, \u003c\/i\u003e and more. He is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMitchell Owens\u003c\/b\u003e, editor in chief of \u003ci\u003eThe Magazine Antiques, \u003c\/i\u003e was formerly American editor of \u003ci\u003eThe World of Interiors\u003c\/i\u003e and decorative arts editor of \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Digest, \u003c\/i\u003ewhere he hosted \u003ci\u003eThe AD Aesthete\u003c\/i\u003e podcast. Owens has been a reporter and columnist at \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times, \u003c\/i\u003e was a founding editor of the LGTBQ magazine \u003ci\u003eOut, \u003c\/i\u003eand held editorial positions at \u003ci\u003eNest, Elle Decor, Traditional Home\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTravel + Leisure\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also cofounder of Irwin \u0026amp; Lane vintage furniture dealers. He lives in Cooperstown, New York. \u003cb\u003eHadley Keller\u003c\/b\u003e is the director of editorial and community engagement at the Design Leadership Network, a community of top interior designers. Previously the digital director of\u003ci\u003e House Beautiful, \u003c\/i\u003e she has been writing about design, interiors, and culture for over ten years. In 2021, she authored Vendome's \u003ci\u003eBeachside. \u003c\/i\u003eKeller 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.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 12.3 x 10.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51985760715053,"sku":"9780865654730","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/hQEcDIT9wT9780865654730.webp?v=1776138890","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-refined-home-sheldon-harte-california-based-interior-designer-demonstrates-that-true-luxury-lies-in-a-mix-of-form-function-and-artisanship-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}