Swedish Interiors, written by Rhonda Eliesh and Edie van Breems, depicts the homes of contemporary Swedes, and those inspired by Sweden, who have melded the very best aspects of Swedish design and sensibility into their American homes. A New York City apartment mixes contemporary art and furnishings with period antiques, a Swedish immigrant's log cabin is restored to its original splendor while incorporating elements of the American West, and a Connecticut dairy barn is transformed into a spacious and light-filled home. Swedish Interiors represents the best of Swedish design in America. Classical Swedish Architecture and Interiors 1650–1840, written by Johan Cederlund, offers an authoritative study of Swedish design in the Baroque, Rococo, Gustavian and Empire periods. The beautiful, often breathtakingly lavish architecture and interiors of Sweden between the 1600s and the early 1800s have been among the art world's best-kept secret. With this book, art historian Cederlund illuminates the genius of Sweden's architects, designers and builders, including such pathbreakers as Nicodemus Tessin the Younger and Carl Hårleman. It is a brilliantly photographed volume, filled with richly detailed descriptions of Sweden's majestic palaces, stately manor houses, coastal retreats and tapestry-like gardens.Both books are available at retailers and bookstores throughout the United States.Image courtesy of Rhonda Eliesh and Edie van Breems