Old and New: Combining Past and Present in Contemporary Homes - Hardcover

Sorrell, Katherine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1841723185 ISBN 13: 9781841723181

Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

Forget all the old rules about what furniture goes with what. Old & New encourages you to trust yourself -- if it looks good, don't be afraid to combine a 1950s metal chair with a 19th-century gilded French table. Katherine Sorrell takes you through the home room by room, showing how to combine antique, retro, and modern objects to create spaces that reflect your spirit. Additional highlights on secondhand pieces found at flea markets and swap meets help you train your eye to search out the special pieces from among the throng. -- Encourages you to personalize your space by combining unique pieces and styles Inspires with over 250 full-color photos -- Shows how to combine your own pieces or flea-market finds with the confidence of professional

About this title

Review:

New to paperback, this smart volume shows the art of creating a home where old and new live happily side by side. "Spaces" takes you through ever room in the house, showing you how to combine objects in a practical and stylish way. "Getting it right" provides hints and advice, while "The elements" looks at the main ingredients of this style , from battered leather sofa's to 1950's pressed glass bowls. Forget old fashioned notions of good taste and approach to home decor with adventure. --Sunday Mail

About the Author:

Katherine Sorrell has written for numerous publications, including Homes & Gardens and Telegraph Magazine. Her previous books include At Home With Pattern (with Sally Conran) and Creating Country Style (both Ryland Peters & Small). She lives in Penzance.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1841723185
• ISBN 13: 9781841723181
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 143