Bespoke: a philosophy of beauty

/be-spok/[bespoke]: a philosophy of beauty – A curated collection of 30 of the world’s most innovative, visionary interior designers, /be-spok/ shares custom, curated, bold design that is both timeless and provocative. Each comprehensive interior design project is exhibited in a 12-page gallery with an editorial speaking to each designer’s ethos.

Beyond the aesthetic allure, this book honors the collaborative spirit of design. It recognizes that great design is often the result of many hands and minds coming together in harmony. The artisans, craftspeople, and tradespeople who contributed to each project are just as vital to the story as the designers themselves. Their work is a reminder that design is a deeply human endeavor — one that requires patience, dedication, and above all, passion.

Beth Benton Buckley, the driving force behind this collection, sets the tone with her poignant reflections on the transformative power of design. Her introduction invites the reader to appreciate the profound impact that well-crafted spaces have on our emotional and physical experiences. "Beauty was our necessity," she writes, echoing the philosophy passed down from her mother, a woman whose influence is felt throughout the book. Buckley reminds us that beauty is not reserved for grand gestures; it exists in the minutiae—the brushstrokes of texture, the interplay of light, the juxtaposition of modernity with heritage.

Featured within the pages of be-spōk/: a philosophy of beauty are the remarkable talents of Marc Berger, Karen Bow, Tracie Butler, Beth Conant-Keim, Jodi Cook, Kari McIntosh Dawdy, Lucila Diaz, Kristin Dittmar Doremus, Matthew Frederick, Nicole Fuller, Heather Garrett, Katie Geresy, Michael Habachy, Amy Kalikow, Meg Lavalette, Claire Maestroni & Giorgio Maroulis, Brooke Michelsen, Carola Pimentel, Mindy Porter, Liz Potarazu, Jasmin Reese, Kristen Reyes, Mark Schubert, Crystal Sinclair, Marie-Louise Sjögren, May Sung, Rob Turner, Philip Thomas Vanderford, Sharlene Young, and Kelly Zerbini. Each designer brings their unique aesthetic and vision to life, creating an unforgettable gallery of bespoke interiors.