The Collected Home Rooms with Style, Grace, and History

by Carter, Darryl

• ISBN13: 9780307953940
• ISBN10: 0307953947
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-10-30
• Publisher: Potter Style

Summary

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. and The Collected Home again dazzles with gorgeous photographs of rooms and details, and enlightening text about what makes a space both comfortable and 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. and Lavishly illustrated and with lots of hardworking information, The Collected Home will be a must-have book for anyone desirous of a home that feels richly layered, full of character, comfortable, and unquestionably calm.

Author Biography

DARRYL CARTER lives in Washington, D.C. His work routinely appears on the pages of major international shelter and lifestyle publications. 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.com

Table of Contents

Prologue
Introduction
1    feel                  recognize the potential
2    collaborate        understand shared goals
3    plan                 anticipate and discipline
4    enhance            refine with architectural elements
5    design              put ideas into action
6    connect             integrate paints and textile palettes
7    collect              seek the artisanal in furniture
8    curate              select art and accents
9    evolve              embrace life changes

A Parting Word
Appendix A: Paints         
Appendix B:Architects and Contractors
Acknowledgments
Index