Present-day tastemakers share their wisdom, experience, and talent in these showcases of the finest architects, home builders, interior design artisans, and craftsmen. Highlighting luxurious residences with captivating photographs, notable industry specialists share the inspirations and motivations behind their work and explain their projects from initial design decisions to adding final fixtures and accoutrements. Whether contemplating the construction of a new home or the redesign of an intimate space, these guides will inspire and inform. Featuring highly regarded New York design firms and a wide array of residential dwellings, from warm and cozy estate homes to cutting-edge modern apartments, this remarkable resource provides a personal introduction to the New York's design industry experts and the philosophies and inspirations behind their most extraordinary creations.