New Classic Style: Mixing Modern and Traditional for a Fresh New Look

Cover has imperfections but inside and hardcover is in excellent condition. About: Modern, the style of the late 1920s to the early 1960s, is enjoying a resurgence of popularity as people find comfort in pieces from the past. This book shows readers how to blend modern with other periods and styles to create a look that's current, comfortable, and personal. Whole-house tours illustrate modern mixes. Features: Fine antiques spiced with modern classics; Clean-lined shapes for uncluttered interiors; Comfortable combinations for family living; Special features make it easy to recognise good pieces and use them effectively; Illustrated primer of modern and traditional shapes; What makes a modern mix work; Who's who in modern design; It's the handbook on picking from the past to create the look of the future; Harmonies of shape and line; Contrasts in textures and materials; Using fabrics, textiles, and colour.