Making Space
This book reclaims the narrative of women in interior design
Making Space: Interior Design by Women is a landmark global survey in the form of a coffee table book written by Jane Hall and published by Phaidon. The book highlights 250 of the most creative women in interior design, spanning from the early 20th century to today. This expansive and richly illustrated volume reframes the narrative around interior design, showcasing it as a powerful, influential practice in its own right.
While interior design has historically been seen as a ‘feminine’ domain that is often placed in the shadow of architecture or furniture design, this timely and essential book reveals how women have continuously expanded the scope of the discipline. From iconic pioneers like Dorothy Draper and Elsie de Wolfe to today’s trendsetters such as Kelly Wearstler and Rose Uniacke, Making Space celebrates women who have shaped cultural aesthetics through their body of work.
The book spans more than 50 countries and features a diversity of styles presented through hundreds of stunning photographs. It includes both household names and overlooked innovators, spotlighting designers who have influenced everything from luxury hotels and public institutions to deeply personal residential spaces.
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