Elaine Roberts is a seasoned interior designer who believes surroundings impact us more than we may ever realize. Memorable home and landscape designs have the power to uplift our spirits while bestowing peace and joy. In a beautifully pictured presentation, a variety of scenarios capture the creativity of Elaine Roberts' interior design and landscaping world. Elaine welcomes us into her homes, past and present, and those of selected clients while leading us on a visual and articulated journey of what went right and not-so-right, culminating in innovative and elegant arrangements of furniture, art, and personal collections. Additionally, she details her design experiences in Toledo and then in New York, Atlanta, and Bristol, Rhode Island, while featuring not only historical homes, but also modern renditions and transitional conceptualizations. Throughout her book, Elaine provides a fascinating glimpse into homes that share a blend of symmetry, function, interplay of color and shades, and an occasional twist of unexpected elements. The Interior Design World of Elaine Roberts shares colorful insight into an interior designer's passionate pursuit of beauty, warmth, and comfort as she showcases her home designs and those of her beloved clients.--Provided by publisher