The Collected Home: Rooms with Style, Grace, and History
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.85 (663 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0307953947 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Now, Darryl explores the essence of what brings a home to life, from textures to multipurpose furniture to unexpected objects.The Collected Home dazzles with gorgeous photographs of rooms and details, and enlightening text about what makes a space extraordinary. Readers who love new traditional design that's clean and refined yet comfortable will find inspiration and liberation in how acclaimed designer and author Darryl Carter perceives the home as a collection of beloved hand-selected items.In The New Traditional, Darryl Carter laid out the principles of his widely recognized and beloved design aesthetic, which balances individual comfort with a subtle color palette to achieve serene and timeless style. Additionally, Darryl provides--for the first time ever--hands-on advice for approaching home design, such as defining short- and long-term goals, from selecting an antique door knocker to planning the architectural elements of an addition. Lavishly illustrated, this book is a must-have for anyone who desires a home that feels richly layered, full of character, and unquestionably calm.
DARRYL CARTER lives in Washington, D.C. He has been named one of the top 100 designers in the world by Architectural Digest, one of the top 30 designers in America on Elle Décor’s A-list, and in House Beautiful’s Who’s Who in American Design. His home collections can be visited at DarrylCarter . His work routinely appears on the pages of major interna
From choosing the right wall colors to how best to display beloved heirlooms, Carter provides thoughtful instruction on tailoring your home to suit your personal lifestyle and taste.” --Architectural Digest“As far as decorating resources go, Carter is turning out to be a one-stop shop.” --Elle Décor. “In his second book, Washington designer Darryl Carter explains how he creates his refined yet rustic spaces.If you’re ready to curate your place in a meaningful fash
Darryl Carter has done it again! Darryl Carter is truly the master of creating warm and inviting rooms with a minimalist feel. (Who knew those elements could co-exist so beautifully?) After first seeing his home (at that time) on the cover of Metropolitan Home in 1997, I have followed his meteoric rise in the design world ever since. While his designs are undeniably gorgeous, I love the fact they are also incredibly comfortable and not too "precious". This is perfect for someone like myself who has a great appreciati. "Good book!" according to M. A. Breuer. Can't beat Darryl Carter's style.. "Nice Book at Reasonable Cost" according to Jerry R. I bought this for my wife, because rather than just pictures, it actually explained How and Why you select items to personalize a home and make it your very own with items that you have collected over the years.