Her amazing work has won millions of hearts all over the world, which is why she is so respected and loved. Her latest book, mark hampton, an american decorator, is released this week by rizzoli. Now one of americas most influential designers herself, alexa hampton provides a. Alexa hampton, president of mark hampton, llc, since 1998, has annually been listed in architectural digest and house beautiful as one of the countrys top interior designers. Hampton, 39, received an honorary doctorate from moore college of art and design in philadelphia, and her first book, alexa hampton. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and learnt a great deal from it. Just seeing her work, shown through these 18 timeless projects, would be reason enough to own the book, but hampton also presents, using these homes as examples, a primer on design principles. Walking readers through each room, she describes how. She was born in portland, oregon, and has lived in thailand, hawaii, pennsylvania, and new york. She has been named one of architectural digests ad100 top interior designers every year since 2002 and has been included in house beautifuls. Since 1998, alexa hampton has been at its helm designing houses, apartments, planes, boats and even cars. Specializing in high end residential projects, both national and international, this firm has been in business since 1976, when it was founded by the late mark hampton. You have to figure out a new life for yourselfand its not all terrible. It has pride and place next to my beside table where i escape into it each night and devour every.
Ever wonder about the x factor that takes a room from just good to knockout. She is also the designer of a growing stable of eponymous licensed products for the home, including furniture, fabrics, carpets, and. Under her direction, the firm has completed a wide range of designs for domestic and international projects, from new york city and cap dantibes, france to hangzhou, china, and includes apartments. Jan 03, 2020 since alexa hampton took over the reins of mark hampton, her fathers iconic firm, as owner and president in 1998, has carried on her legacy, consisting of elegant, practical and classic interiors for modern life and has extended its reach globally. Everythings comin up roses for designer alexa hampton, who released her first book, the language of interior design, in october. The language of interior design, was published by random house in october 2010. The random house press release says, at an early age, alexa hampton learned the language of good design, the vocabulary to speak it, and the. Horrible titlebut an excellent book filled with tons of amazing floor plans of new yorks great buildings.
View full size alexa hampton will be in new orleans signing her new book. Designer alexa hampton learned from her father the new york. While their youngest daughter, alexa hampton, continued to head the family design firm, duane returned to her earlier career as a writer. At an early age, alexa hampton learned the language of good design, the vocabulary to speak it, and the elements that define it. Alexa hampton at an early age, alexa hampton learned the language of good design, the vocabulary to speak it, and the elements that define it. Alexa hampton the language of interior design quintessence. The language of interior design by hampton, alexa and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Inside alexa hamptons new book decorating in detail. Designer alexa hamptons book is a luscious lesson in home. Alexa hampton bio designer, career, married, husband, affair. Alexa hampton has designed a line of woven fabrics for kravet fabrics, under the label alexa hampton for the mark hampton signature collection. On october 5, 2010, alexa hampton will release her first book, the language of interior design. Decorating in detail by alexa hampton, hardcover barnes.
Alexa hampton blends classical with contemporary in her familys new york home setting her beloved neutrals aside, decorator alexa hampton invigorates her young familys manhattan residence with. And that is shown with great aplomb in her new book alexa hampton the language of interior design. Get the best deals on alexa hampton when you shop the largest online selection at. Alexa hampton is admired for her neoclassical approach, architectural scale and bold patternwork. A stylists secrets to creating inspired interiors comes straight from new york props stylist lili diallo. View full size alexa hampton signs her new book dec. Inside alexa hamptons new book decorating in detail ever wonder about the x factor that takes a room from just good to knockout. Nov 19, 2010 at an early age, alexa hampton learned the language of good design, the vocabulary to speak it, and the elements that define it. She has been an incredible designer and, more than that, a great human being. Being published by random house, alexa will give you a very personal insight into her aesthetic and how it has been used to satisfy her clients wishes. Home about interiors colleagues contact world partners shop sign in cart. She is also the designer of a growing stable of eponymous licensed products for the home, including furniture, fabrics, carpets, and lighting. Hamptons work is classic, traditional and eclectic.
Hampton, a new york city designer who owns a second home in southampton, has implemented her design technique throughout several homes on the east endsome of which have landed in colorful. The language of interior design by alexa hampton 2010. Since alexa hampton took over the reins of mark hampton, her fathers iconic firm, as owner and president in 1998, has carried on her legacy, consisting of elegant, practical and classic interiors for modern life and has extended its reach globally from new york to hangzhou, china, his portfolio of projects includes luxurious multilevel urban apartments, extended city and country. Flammarion new book by french journalist and art historian catherine. A more comprehensive line of fabrics, alexa hampton designs, was launched in summer 2004, with new introductions in 2006 and 2010. Alexa hampton, the language of interior design by alexa hampton. Alexa hampton renovates a manhattan apartment in the. Alexa hampton has been president of mark hampton, llc, her iconic fathers interior design company, since 1998.
Here, you can shop a comprehensive selection of alexa hampton s eyecatching designs. See more of alexas latest project, 52 weeks of design, here. Alexa hampton biography facts about her ccareer as a designer, her personal and married life, husband, affairs and more. In designing the interior of a home, alexa hampton takes in the whole pictureby extending outside its four bare walls, and drawing on the surrounding natural landscape. While working on a house in new orleans, designer alexa hampton hit. See more of alexa s latest project, 52 weeks of design, here. Feb 12, 2014 alexa hampton believes its the details that give a home the wow factor. She also designs licensed products within the home furnishings category through her company alexa hampton inc. In decorating in detail, alexa shares the development process for eight elegant homes in locations from new york city to new orleans. In decorating in detail, alexa shares the development process for eight elegant homes in locations from new york city to new. Alexa hampton renovates a manhattan apartment in the pierre. A new book is packed with parisianchic design inspiration to give your home that extra je ne sais quoi. Duane hampton, widow of decorator mark hampton and mother of decorator alexa hampton and actor kate hampton, has worked as a writer, editor, and lecturer. All bath bedding lighting pillows flooring table linens paint architectural mouldings books window treatments alexa loves.
An acclaimed designer, she is the author of language. Sep 20, 2010 on october 5, 2010, alexa hampton will release her first book, the language of interior design. Alexa hampton renovates a manhattan apartment in the pierre hotel. She cut her design teeth working with her late father, the legendary mark hampton, in the firm that he opened in 1976, both as an apprentice at a young age until later achieving the position of senior designer. At an early age, alexa hampton learned the language of good design, th. As the daughter of interior design legend mark hampton, she traveled the world by her fathers side, touring the great architectural landmarks and discovering beauty, training her eye. Designer alexa hampton learned from her father the new. Alexa hampton blends classical with contemporary in her. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Buy a discounted hardcover of alexa hampton online from australias leading online bookstore. Jan 24, 2012 interior and product designer alexa hampton. Designer alexa hampton s book is a luscious lesson in home decor karen taylor gist.
She did graduate work at new york universitys institute of fine arts in florence, italy and in new york city. This book is not exactly new to the shelves but its content does not age and is definitely worth the investment. Her exact date of birth is not available right now but she looks to be in her 40s or 50s. Alexa hampton owns and operates her own interior design firm in new york city, mark hampton llc. Alexa is the creative director, strategic partner and brand ambassador for the mine, formerly known as. As the daughter of interior design legend mark hampton, she traveled the world by her fathers side, touring the great architectural landmarks and. Globus cork wall cork tiles instructions colored cork. The celebrated designer and author of the language of interior design takes readers deeply into her process of selecting the details for elegant, classic homes with inviting living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, kitchens, and other spaces. Alexa hampton decorating in detail alexa hampton book. The celebrated designer and author of the language of interior design takes readers deeply into her process of selecting the details for elegant. Decorating in detail by alexa hampton english hardcover book free shipping.
As the daughter of interior design legend mark hampton, she traveled. In her first book, alexa hampton shared the basics of interior. In april of 2019, white river will introduce 6 new collections of 100 interior profiles and lcds designed in conjunction with renowned interior designer alexa hampton. Alexa hampton has been president of mark hampton llc since 1998. Hampton has also contributed an essay for charlotte moss book, a visual life. These new collections will have the sophistication and elegance alexa is known for. In 1998, alexa hampton took over ownership and design leadership of mark hampton, where she completed a wide range of designs in locations from new york city to hangzhou, china. Alexa hampton contributor of charlotte moss my scrapbooks. Its sister company alexa hampton inc was founded in 2000 to house hamptons product division.
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