Refined Interiors by Benjamin Johnston

A New Release from Rizzoli Books | Photography by Julie Soefer

Great architecture is the canvas that allows interior design to truly come alive. —Benjamin Johnston

Architecture sets the foundation for how a home lives and feels, while interior design brings warmth, personality, and function to each space. It determines how rooms flow, where natural light enters, and the materials used, all of which shape the overall experience. Architectural elements like windows, ceilings, and custom details create character that guides the design choices inside. When both work together from the start, the result is a home that feels cohesive, intentional, and effortlessly timeless. All this and more is explored in Refined Interiors, a recent coffee-table book by renowned designer Benjamin Johnston.

Curating and juxtaposing elements from various design epochs is a key method that can be used to suspend a home in time. —Benjamin Johnston

This Tudor Revival project by interior designer Benjamin Johnston reimagines traditional architecture through a softer, more modern lens, using curves, plaster finishes, and dramatic light to create a sculptural, calming atmosphere. A thoughtful mix of antiques, contemporary pieces, and unexpected materials keeps the design feeling layered and timeless rather than tied to one era. Bold, unconventional color combinations and intentional imperfections add personality and energy, creating spaces that feel collected, expressive, and alive. See it and more in Johnston’s coffee-table book, Refined Interiors.

When architecture and design work in unison, they produce a space that feels timeless, meaningful, and alive. —Benjamin Johnston

The vision for this home centered on creating a cohesive experience where every detail works together. Architectural elements, materials, furnishings, and color were thoughtfully layered by interior designer Benjamin Johnston to feel intentional and connected. A balance of structure and softness, tradition and modern influence, keeps the spaces feeling fresh yet enduring. The result is a home that feels both elevated and livable, designed to stand the test of time.

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To see more from Johnston’s book, Refined Interiors, visit RizzoliUSA.com and follow @rizzolibooks on Instagram.