The Collected Home: Rooms with Style Grace and History

About this book

Readers who love new traditional design thats 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. 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. 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.