Frances Elkins: Interior Design

Re decorating my apt!

This book portrays the superb taste of Frances Elkins through her long and successful career. Her bold use of color was unheard of when she began her trade in the early part of the twentieth century, but she did it with such style and finess that it was accepted. The use of fine antiques blended with contemporary furnishings was something else not done previously and set the trend for the "eclectic" style so popular ever since. First, working with her renowned architect brother, David Adler, in the Chicago area and then striking it on her own merit, she set a style and was one of the early women designers to become successful. The photographs and color interpritation in this book are excellent and in profusion. This book is a must for those interested in the interior design field, both past and present, because of her ageless style.

I am enjoying this beautiful book

Loved how ahead of her time she was, although she is still relatively unknown. Her story and her work are inspiring. Very well written and beautiful photographs.

Perfect condition (purchased a used copy) as advertised. Timeless design (classy even in an adobe!) that holds up remarkably well. Quite a few modern homes being built today could do with a bit of the Frances Elkins touch.

A life-changing book. The Zellerbach commission in San Francisco and the Reed commission in Lake Forest are particularly spectacular.

I wish there were more books that covered her work. She was WAY ahead of her time and very modern. It's one of my favorite design books.

Mrs. Parish can never hold a candle to the talent of Frances Elkins.