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Arriving Home by James Farmer

James Farmer's newest book is filled with his relaxed yet well-curated and stylish projects from across the country.
August 24, 2020
Photos courtesy of Gibbs Smith.
Photos courtesy of Gibbs Smith.

Charming, comfortable, and lovingly layered, James Farmer is known for his classic style that melds traditional looks with fresh approaches. His aesthetic is centered around how we live and love in our homes and how practical and functional can still be beautiful.

Arriving Home book cover showing a shingled house behind hydrangeas
Photos courtesy of Gibbs Smith.

In his newest book, Arriving Home: A Gracious Southern Welcome, readers will enjoy and discover how antiques can be mixed with new upholstery, collections and art can be displayed against updated wall coverings, and layers of jute, sisal, and wood can ground a space, while colorful additions add personality.

From a grand Connecticut country home and a stately abode in St. Louis to a columned antebellum Alabama estate, Farmer’s style travels across the country to set the tone for the lives of his clients. The projects in this stunning volume span the city, the mountains, the country, and the coast and remain rooted in Farmer’s recognizable Southern design.

Arriving Home: A Gracious Southern Welcome

Photos courtesy of Gibbs Smith.

Arriving Home: A Gracious Southern Welcome

Photos courtesy of Gibbs Smith.

Arriving Home: A Gracious Southern Welcome

Photos courtesy of Gibbs Smith.

Arriving Home: A Gracious Southern Welcome

Terracotta dining room with green glass, floral curtains and a gilt mirror
Photos courtesy of Gibbs Smith.

 

 

 

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