Using antiques successfully in the setting of a modern home is both a question of arrangement and a matter of style. Just a few well-selected pieces can transform even the most modest of rooms. But it can be a daunting task to put together an eclectic mix of items and still create a cohesive overall look. Each individual piece must be able to both stand on its own merits and combine well with other pieces, and selecting such pieces requires and experienced eye. This wonderful book shows how some of the most talented interior designers working today create this juxtaposition of old and new that is so desirable, and yet so notoriously difficult to achieve. Hundreds of photographs show the beautiful rooms they have created, while the insightful text outlines how designers approach a room and its contents. This is a must for anyone who is seeking the confidence to decorate their home with an array of beautiful things, to create a lok that is absolutely of today.
