New Classic Interiors

About this book

For Alessandra Branca living means living comfortably. Growing up in Rome Branca was always surrounded by exquisite art and architecture. She learned early on that beauty is meant to intermingle with everyday life and to this day her interior designs while abiding by classical principles comfortably accommodate her clients lifestyles. You cant just do something that looks pretty she says. It has to work. In this book the designerbased in Chicagogenerously reveals her step-by-step creative process offering invaluable guidance to anyone who wants a home that is both gorgeous and livable. Beginning with her own Chicago townhouse and interweaving insights drawn from several other prominent projects she shows how she assesses each spaces form and function selects foundation elements chooses furniture and lighting and finally incorporates decorative elements that reflect the residents personality. Illustrated with 200 lush photographs the book offers a welcomes introduction to Brancas enchanting and livable interiors.