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

Katherine Sorrell

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9781841723174: Old and New : Combining Past and Present in Contemporary Homes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1841723177 ISBN 13: 9781841723174

Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small, 2002

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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

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About the Author:

Katherine Sorrell writes for numerous publications, including Homes & Gardens, Telegraph Magazine, Coast, and Elle Decoration. Her books include Home Design Planner, At Home with Pattern (with Sally Conran), and Creating Country Style (all Ryland Peters & Small).

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