House Beautiful Best New Design Book of 2025: "For Heide Hendricks and Rafe Churchill, American living isn’t just about location; it’s a state of mind. Their second book examines their process, showing historic renovations and new builds that combine hallmarks of Americana, from Shaker simplicity to Arts and Crafts whimsy."
"Embrace the power of history. “Distinctly American: Houses and Interiors,” by Heide Hendricks and Rafe Churchill ($75), of acclaimed studio Hendricks Churchill, showcases their recent projects that illustrate how architecture and design, informed by history and craft, transcends trends. " — MANSION GLOBAL (NYC)
"...chronicles two decades of simple yet emotionally resonant interiors that reflect a reverence for vernacular traditions while embracing the individuality of each client, the title underscoring how their work has come to embody a particularly American sense of history and place. " — GALERIE MAGAZINE
"Each project is grounded in history and a deep connection to place, whether it’s a country house in Litchfield County, Connecticut, or an apartment in New York’s Greenwich Village." — EQUESTRIAN MAGAZINE
"Embrace the power of history. “Distinctly American: Houses and Interiors,” by Heide Hendricks and Rafe Churchill ($75), of acclaimed studio Hendricks Churchill, showcases their recent projects that illustrate how architecture and design, informed by history and craft, transcends trends." — MANSION GLOBAL (USA)
"ELLE Decor A-List design firm Hendricks Churchill shares ten new projects, including this Carnegie Hill apartment, that showcases their Distinctly American style through craft and color. —BH" — ELLE DECOR
"This sophisticated book compiles some of their most stunning projects, highlighting the duo’s unique synergy: Rafe’s architectural expertise and Heide’s suburban charm converge to create interiors that are modern yet timeless." — MY MODERN DARCY
"In [Hendricks and Churchill's] book, Distinctly American: Home and Interiors, published by Rizzoli, the pair look back at some of their best projects, many of which are rooted in historical architecture and the rural landscape." — DOMINO
"...the pair look back at some of their best projects, many of which are rooted in historical architecture and the rural landscape. " — NEW ENGLAND HOME MAGAZINE
"Partners in life and work, architect Rafe Churchill and interior designer Heide Hendricks’ first book shares two decades’ worth of projects, many rooted in a rural vernacular, where a Shaker-like purity and restraint meets often-exuberant color and pattern. From a new-old farmhouse in Litchfield, Connecticut, to a whimsical Carnegie Hill apartment in Manhattan, their through line is authenticity, natural materials, individuality, and soul." — FREDERIC
"Heide Hendricks and Rafe Churchill invite us into American homes that weave vernacular architecture with warm, lived in interiors." — AT HOME (CONNECTICUT STATE)
