Designer Thomas Jayne—a noted scholar of American style—presents a gorgeous, authoritative overview of the finest American interior design. From the semi-octagonal Tea Room at Monticello to Albert Hadley’s eclectic modern sitting room, it spans American periods and styles, from opulent to rustic, traditional to modern, from cherished classics to unpublished surprises. Jayne places each room in context, identifying elements that contribute to its success and suggesting that refinement is not about expense but about thought. Hardbound, 208 pages.