With an emphasis on comfort and livability, Montecito and East Hampton's Jeffrey Alan Marks is a master of subtle contrasts. Marked by an easy grace and a relaxed glamour, his designs always foreground light, and have a thoughtful, rhythmic flow. Check out his favorite items from Lee Stanton below, and be sure to check out his website and instagram, @jeffreymarksinc.
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Top Picks
"Perfect for a hallway, entry space or with a breakfast table to add a casual, beachy element to the room. I love the patina."
"I adore the sculptural quality of a ladder in a living room or library. It gives a sense of journey and brings your eye up…"
"Such a warm and inviting color. Brings immediate playful personality with a formal Mexican style. I am eyeing this one myself for my living room!"
"I always use one English piece in every room. This one has great scale and a beautiful patina that could be enhanced by an upholstered piece."
"I love this splash of color and its rustic character. I would use this to calm down a more formal, put-together room."
ABOUT
JEFFREY ALAN MARKS’ designs are infused with fresh informality, good nature and playful charm. Internationally recognized as one of today’s most influential American designers, this California talent captures each client’s personality to create timeless and livable interiors.
From London townhouses to Malibu beach compounds, Jeffrey’s work resonates. His thoughtful spaces are purposeful and authentic, begging to be lived in. For over two decades, his firm’s relaxed yet tailored interiors have stood apart.
His spirited style reaches beyond his residential and hospitality projects, to a wider audience, through his “JAM Approved” collaborations with leading home fabric and furnishing manufacturers.
Often invited to share his design philosophy and laid-back personality, Jeffrey is a favorite among worldwide television viewers and design industry forums. Jeffrey’s broad range of projects and inspiring design approach is often featured in global design publications such as Elle Décor, Architectural Digest, Town & Country, the Wall Street Journal Magazine and Vogue Living. His work can also be enjoyed in his first book, The Meaning of Home by Rizzoli.
SELECTION OF HIS WORK
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