Mitchell Owens is the decorative arts editor of Architectural Digest and the former interior-design director of Elle Decor. In addition to writing on subjects ranging from material culture to landscape design to travel for the New York Times, The World of Interiors, Departures, Travel + Leisure, and other publications, he has written two books: In House (2009) and Charlotte Moss Decorates. For over forty years, Thomas Britt has been an icon of the interior design industry both nationally and worldwide. Combined with his bold sense of colour, luxurious use of textures, and an eye for detail, his artistry has created some of the world's most beautiful homes.