New Spaces, Old World Charm: The Art of Elegant Interiors (Elements of Living) Book

You appreciate the ease-of-use, low maintenance and layout of new construction; you admire the charm, detail and warmth of older homes. Why not have both? With New Spaces, Old World Charm, you can! This insightful book, filled with 250 inspiring full color photographs, will help you transform your new home into a vintage space rich with history, warmth and comfort. Inside, fourteen leading designers show you how they brought historical interest, human scale, timeless style and welcoming warmth to newly built or gutted residences. You'll find hundreds of ways to create classic-yet-fresh spaces through architectural details, bold color, rich textiles, antique and reproduction furnishings and much more. Step inside and begin your journey of discovery. You'll find: *A large, new Palm Beach home decorated in Bermuda cottage-inspired splendor by Ann LeConey. *A large builder's house reimagined as a charming Colonial by Carl D'Aquino *A historic townhouse revived and imbued with chic sophistication by Joe Nahem. *An Asian-influenced penthouse by Peter Chu. And that's just the start -- you'll also find winning projects by top-rated designers Robert Couturier, Elissa Cullman & Ira Grandberg, Carl D'Aquino & Francine Monaco, Jack Fhillips, Steven R. Gambrel, Glenn Gissler, Anthony Ingrao, Scott Salvator and Randall A. Ridless. In addition, New Spaces, Old World Charm, is an invaluable resource, listing the designers' favorite sources, from reproduction textile manufactures to specialists in architectural salvage to period hardware vendors. Over 145 "to the trade" and retail sources are profiled, including artisans such as light fixture and tile designers, muralists, faux finishers, refinishers, and more?all sharing tips of their trade. For house lovers, for designers, for dreamers?there are few books that offer as rich an assortment of ideas and sources as this one. New Spaces, Old World Charm indeed has its own charm. It's a book sure to bring delight, whether you keep it for yourself or give it to somebody who truly values timeless craftsmanship and quality.Read More