The Book Club | In My View by Tricia Guild
Tricia Guild is a spectacular human. Colour and Guild go hand in hand, she is one of the world’s most admired interior designers and a respected author too. In My View is an invitation for us to peer into her strong, expressive interiors, across two very unique addresses and approaches. The doors are generously swung open for us to experience her personal homes in Italy and London.
A juxtaposition in every sense, her Italian home is a reflection of modernity among the olive trees, without compromise on soul or character. While her London home is an urban incubator for design ideas to support her company, Designers Guild. Across 303 beautiful pages, Tricia takes us on a journey with her preferred team; architect, Stephen Marshall, and garden designer, Arne Maynard. As a creative trio, they have embraced Tricia’s passionate belief…
“The way we live - the interiors that we inhabit and the things we choose to surround ourselves with - have a profound effect on our well-being and happiness.”
This sentiment runs deeper than words on a page, Tricia finds it impossible to separate her work as a designer from other aspects of her life. And why should she? In seeking creative inspiration in her everyday, especially in things that bring pleasure to our lives, she is showing us how we can perfect the art of living. This book is not just for fellow industry folk, it’s for anyone who grasps the notion that interiors have a strong influence on how we feel, our energy, positivity and happiness.
Fuelled by Italy’s culture, landscape, architecture, food and creativity, Tricia has held an Italian address for many years. Leaving behind a rustic farmhouse, together with her family she found a new Italian love, with an irresistible canvas to create something contemporary. But while modernity might conjure up lacklustre colours, nil pattern or texture; Tricia has perfectly balanced decorative with minimal. Along with her architect and garden designer, they have confidently danced with colour and pattern, while playing homage to modern – Tricia’s version of modern. The creative process and generous wisdom flows from Stephen, Arne and Tricia as they show us around this staggering property, set among the olive grove.
Meanwhile, her new London love is a Victorian townhouse. Again teaming up with Stephen and Arne, she exposes her urban retreat. Life in the city is centred around her company, Designers Guild, which Tricia founded in 1970. This home is “sharply experimental”, an incubator and testing ground for Designers Guild. Colours are put through their paces, we are shown a little of her working life, and educated on the merits of moodboards.
In My View is a beautiful book. In a very honest and heartfelt manner it shares Tricia’s personal choices that have shaped the way she lives. We hope you have the chance to read it and create your own special view.