Mick de Giulio: Kitchen First - Hardcover

by Mick De Giulio (Author)

First book to showcase De Giulio's work beyond the kitchen. Presents a fresh, contemporary body of work from an iconic, worldly recognized designer, and combines visual richness with accessible, thoughtful commentary.

Mick De Giulio is an American designer and author celebrated for his influential kitchen interiors and product design. Extending beyond the scope of his previous books, Mick De Giulio: Kitchen First presents the designer's evolving body of work, revealing how his forward-thinking, holistic approach to design shapes more artful interiors throughout the home. At the core of the book is De Giulio's belief that in today's home, the kitchen holds the highest position in the design hierarchy--offering rich opportunities for innovation and often driving the design for the entire residence. With an intimate look at twelve of his standout projects, the book reveals each space through finely detailed, close-up photography and expansive, full-scale views. Concise, insightful text explores De Giulio's design process while highlighting the techniques that define his signature approach.

Author Biography

Mick De Giulio is an American designer internationally acclaimed for his interiors and thoughtful innovations to home and product design. He founded his firm de Giulio design over four decades ago, and has focused its artistry on building new levels of versatility into more dynamic, more serenely shared spaces. With a global project portfolio, he remains devoted to craft and wields an unusual command of detail and materials. His widely celebrated product designs include those for luxury brands SieMatic (Germany), KALLISTA (a Kohler Company), and Visual Comfort & Co. as well as his own signature products for de Giulio Design. His interiors have graced leading publications across the United States and abroad, including Architectural Digest, Traditional Home, Interior Design, Elle Décor, Luxe, Architektur & Wohnen, and Ottagano, and he is the author of two other books - Kitchen Centric (2010, Balcony Press), Kitchen (2015, Pointed Leaf Press).