BEAUTY & MISCHIEF

Beauty & Mischief is more than a monograph—it's a doorway into the hearts and studios of Adam Blackman and David Cruz, the interior design duo whose daring ideas have reshaped spaces and sparked conversations across celebrity circles and tastemakers worldwide.

Guided by art and culture journalist Stacie Stukin, this book blends critical insight with intimate storytelling, offering an all-encompassing exploration of the duo's ethos and inspiration. A foreword by Emmy Award–winner Ryan Murphy adds a prestige-driven frame, tying their bold interiors to a broader cultural dialogue and highlighting the craft behind their most influential spaces.

What sets Beauty & Mischief apart

• A journalist’s in-depth dive into the designers’ unique ethos and wellspring of inspiration—much more than a gallery of finished rooms.
• Cultural context that connects bold interiors to fashion, media, and celebrity culture, explaining why their work resonates on a global stage.
• Foreword by Ryan Murphy that adds a distinctive, prestige-driven frame, enriching readers’ understanding of narrative, storytelling, and impact within design.
• Accessible, narrative-driven prose that speaks to both design professionals and curious readers seeking meaning beyond aesthetics.
• Practical perspective on translating unconventional ideas into real living spaces without sacrificing comfort or function.

Who will find value in this book

• Design students and interior professionals seeking fresh, nontraditional perspectives
• Homeowners looking for expressive, personality-rich ways to shape living spaces
• Fans of Adam Blackman and David Cruz who crave deeper insight into their influence
• Collectors of design literature drawn to cultural context, trajectory, and storytelling beyond room photos

What you’ll gain

• A richer understanding of how bold, unconventional ideas gain traction in the real world and how to translate them into everyday life
• Context for the duo’s impact on contemporary interiors and popular culture
• Inspired storytelling that invites you to rethink how spaces reflect personality, taste, and narrative

Inside the pages

Beauty & Mischief invites you to move beyond eye-catching photos and into the design process itself. Expect a thoughtful blend of archival imagery, private anecdotes, and critical commentary that unpacks the decisions, rituals, and constraints behind each project. Readers will discover how risk can become real-life luxury when form and function meet a clear, human story.

Practical takeaways you can apply

• Craft a room’s narrative by pairing a bold color story with a character-driven concept—then let furniture and textures reinforce that story.
• Translate unconventional ideas into functional layouts—consider flow, comfort, and daily routines alongside dramatic aesthetics.
• Curate collections and accents that tell a personal story, treating each piece as a chapter in a larger design conversation.

Whether you’re mapping a design thesis, building a portfolio, or reimagining a living space, Beauty & Mischief offers a deeply informed, storytelling-driven approach to interior design. It’s a rare, insightful look at how the duo’s fearless sensibility translates into spaces that feel both watchful and welcoming—a blueprint for designers and homeowners who want meaning, personality, and boldness in equal measure.