Barclay Butera Past Present Inspired

Book excerpt: In his fourth coffee table book, Butera takes his readers through a 20-year journey and tour of the interiors crafted for his own private homes—all lovingly designed, all still very au courant. The reader takes a wonderful voyeuristic peek into the world of the author and how his style has evolved over the years in the interior design industry. From his humble beginnings in the charming Bette Davis cottage on the coast of California, to the chic and contemporary Midcentury ranch once owned by Desi Arnaz Jr., to his current beloved Newport Beach escape, each spectacular home is sure to delight. Barclay Butera is an interior, lifestyle and product designer. Some of his most recognized and sought-after collections in the marketplace include fabrics, furnishings, carpets, lighting, wall art, bedding and decorative mirrors and home decor. He is the author of three previous books: Living in Style, Living on the Coast, and Getaways and Retreats. He has appeared on NBC’s Today Show and Extra! and has received press in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, Elle Décor, Veranda, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Luxe, House & Garden, Robb Report, and Esquire.