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The work of Gil Schafer—renowned as one of today’s foremost voices in contemporary traditional architecture—is admired for its elegance, warmth, and deep connection to history and place. Since his last book, Schafer’s own life has evolved with marriage and stepfatherhood, experiences that have enriched his perspective on how a home must not only shelter but also nurture the lives unfolding within it. Home at Last distills these insights, revealing how he shapes houses that adapt gracefully to the changing rhythms and needs of family life.
Within its pages are homes that capture a sense of timeless beauty and belonging—from the misty landscapes of the Hudson Valley to a bluff overlooking Lake Champlain, from the rugged shores of Block Island to the coastline of Maine.Interwoven throughout are his artfully styled tabletops, revealing his talent for mixing contemporary tableware with antique objets d’art to create captivating, unexpected vignettes.