Classic Meets Contemporary: Twelve Top Designers Create Interiors for Today"Classic is always a compliment in today's interiors, and the best designers keep their eye on the classic -- even when their hallmark style is sleek and contemporary. Beginning with her own visionary work, Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill presents a panorama of innovative design by Britain's top creative minds. From the English country style of Joanna Wood to the eclectic chic of Tessa Kennedy and the state-of-the-art sophistication of Baker Nevile or Stephen Ryan, these are twelve of the most successful designers working in Britain and around the world. Luminous color photographs convey the serenity of these successful interiors, and the excitement of what is possible with the touch of a truly talented designer. The text reveals the philosophy, training, and technique of each designer for an insight on what makes their room work. Whether decorating with antiques or the latest avant-garde furniture, with linens and chintzes or with an Ottoman aesthetic, these designers achieve livable spaces for prominent clients of all tastes. 'Classic Meets Contemporary' offers an abundance of ideas and professional advice, as well as inspiring interiors in today's classic style."-- |
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The Classic Look | 13 |
Historic Restoration | 27 |
New Classicism | 39 |
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