Tuesday, January 29, at 6pm, a meet & greet and book signing with Key West designer Debra Butler, contributing designer to SOME LIKE IT HOT.
New design book SOME LIKE IT HOT is a visual masterpiece and offers a peek into the minds of acclaimed Florida interior designers as they discuss their inspiration sources and what truly makes a room. More than 220 vibrant color images capture completed rooms and show a range of décor styles, from fresh takes on traditional to modern to “uniquely Florida.” The editorial is eloquent, presenting personal anecdotes, complex philosophies, and expert opinions in an approachable manner that appeals to readers of varying levels of interest. Words of wisdom leap off the pages to boldly anchor each chapter.
Specializing in custom cabinetry and design since 2006. Debra Butler launched All Out Designs, a home design & consulting business in 2011. Collaborating with other industry professionals and tradespersons to provide her clients with an all-inclusive, superior, high quality result, she opened Debra Butler Design Studio in 2012. Debra offers complete start to finish interior design and remodeling services, including custom cabinetry, countertops, tile, wall coverings, paint, appliances, plumbing fixtures, furniture, lighting, window coverings, original art and accessories.Debra’s inspiration combines her creative and artistic expressions with her client’s personalities and desires to ultimately reflect superior design results.
Contributing designers for SOME LIKE IT HOT range from global sensations such as Fanny Haim, Sam Robin, Juan Carlos Arcila-Duque, Jennifer Garrigues, and Todd Davis & Rob Brown to creative souls like Robert Rionda, Sharron Lannan, and Hillary Littlejohn Scurtis. Exceptional designers Amy Herman, Amy Kelly, Anil Kakar, Brianna Michelle, David L. Smith, Deborah Wecselman, Debra Butler, Eve Glass Beres, Jonathan Parks, Juan Poggi, Judith Liegeois, Kurt Dannwolf & Lachmee Chin, Laura Martzell, Leili Fatemi, Margarita & Cristina Courtney, Pamela Iannacio, Phil Kean, Robert Zemnickis, Sandra Diaz-Velasco, Sarah Zohar, Susan Lovelace and Whitney Bloom divulge their philosophies about style and taste through insider tips and accessible advice, covering everything from how to best begin a project to how to select just the right finishing touch. Many have designed residential spaces for celebrities, dignitaries, politicians, and titans of business, yet each approaches his or her process with a method that is unique to their talent. Several are award-winners, having collected some of their industry’s most impressive titles. But all are artists, drawing on personal and professional experience to consistently deliver environments that perfectly capture their clients’ hopes and wishes.
The featured designers are all based in Florida, from Miami and South Beach to Central Florida and the Panhandle, but many possess histories and cultures that crisscross the globe. Whether you are seeking someone to complete your next major project or searching for a spark of creativity for your own home, SOME LIKE IT HOT has plenty of inspiration as you immerse yourself in the world of beautiful interior design.