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I nterior designer Marie Flanigan i s k n o w n f o r designing interiors that exhibit quiet luxury. Sixteen of these projects, from Flanigan's own Houston home to a Jackson Hole retreat, are cataloged in her second book, The Perfect Room: Timeless Designs for Intentional Living (Rizzoli), out this month. Architect Jeffrey Dungan wrote the foreword, in which he says he was first introduced to Flanigan's work while serving as a judge for the PaperCity Design Awards. He realized later that he had voted to "award every project she had entered because of the simplicity and clarity of her vision … Her interiors emanate from a place of quiet and calm." In her new book, Flanigan details how to make each room in a home into a beautiful and functional space that is a direct interpretation of the family who lives there. Throughout the book, she shares tangible ways to tell a story through thoughtful interiors. Entrance halls, for example, should relate to the exterior architecture and offer instant insight into a home's personality — is it a space that calls for traditional wide reclaimed-wood planks or gleaming marble checkerboard? F l a n i g a n , w h o was trained as an architect, details her holistic approach, c o n s i d e r i n g geographic and a r c h i t e c t u r a l context and how rooms relate to other rooms alongside function and beauty to create a unified and serene retreat. Anne Lee Phillips T his month, The Houston Design District's Fall Design Week celebrates five of fall's most beautiful design books, welcoming national and regional designers for Keynotes, panel discussions and book signings at The Houston Design Center. An Inside Design keynote panel with Katherine Bryan, Oliver Furth, Kara Childress, and Megan Hotze, moderated by Bill Stubbs, kicks off on Tuesday, October 8, 9:30 am, at Charlotte Nail Antiques. Next up is a keynote by interior design patron Katherine Bryan at Thorntree Slate & Marble at 11 am, followed by lunch and book signing. Bryan presents her new book, Great Inspiration (Rizzoli), which details her 50-year journey of education, relocation, and collaborations with lauded designers on her 23 residences. Also at Thorntree, Architectural Digest AD 100 and Elle Decor A-List designer Oliver Furth participates in an enthusiastic Q & A with Bill Stubbs about design inspiration and his new book, OP! Optimistic Interiors (Rizzoli), at 1 pm, with book signing to follow. On Wednesday, October 9, at 1 pm, hear local love Marie Flanigan present expert guidance in outfitting every room in the home from her new book, The Perfect Room: Timeless Designs for Intentional Living (Rizzoli), moderated by Jennifer Cope, book signing to follow, at James Craig Furnishings. Also on Wednesday, October 9, 5:30 pm at Scene One Interiors (by invitation and VIP ticket holders only), meet Stephanie "Chefanie" Nass, expert entertainer/chef and author of the new Swing By! Entertaining Recipes & the New Art of Gathering (Rizzoli). On the final day, Thursday, October 10, at 11:30 am, Kirksey Architecture welcomes architect Cathy Purple Cherry. She delves into her book, The Design of a Country Estate (Gibbs Smith), followed by lunch and book signing. In addition to the keynotes, look for design lectures and programs from top talents Julie Dodson, Darren Henault, Leslie Carothers, and Kirksey Architecture partners Darrell Whatley and Michelle Old. The Houston Design District Fall Design Week, Tuesday – Thursday, October 8 –10; tickets $25 - $150, at FDW2024. eventbrite.com. Anne Lee Phillips The Perfect Design Book Fall Design Week at The Houston Design District Here and above, from Marie Flanigan's new book The Perfect Room: Timeless Designs for Intentional Living, Rizzoli.