NO PLACE LIKE HOME

The very first book from renowned Hollywood interior designer Madeline Stuart , whose refined style is based on a sense of timeless design, whether modernist or classically inspired.

Stuart is recognized as an iconic figure in Los Angeles for the exceptional quality of her work. Architectural Digest writes of her:

“In a city driven by artifice and spectacle, Madeline Stuart celebrates sobriety, authenticity, and unpretentious elegance.”

The daughter of director Mel Stuart ( Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory ) and a mother who was a production designer sought after by actors and artists in the industry, Madeline Stuart grew up in the heart of Hollywood. Today, her diverse clientele comes from the worlds of entertainment, as well as business and finance.

In No Place Like Home , Madeline Stuart eloquently recounts her recent projects. With finesse and humor, she takes us through her creative process, from initial vision to final execution.
Whether it's the meticulous renovation of Cedric Gibbons ' Streamline Moderne home, a contemporary ranch in Montana, or a Mediterranean residence on the California coast, each project demonstrates his deep knowledge of history and craftsmanship, as well as his mastery of scale, proportion, and balance .

His unexpected combinations of furniture, art, and decorative elements result in richly composed interiors that are true to their time and place—yet remain resolutely modern, relevant, and timelessly beautiful.