New Classic Interiors
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.90 (915 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1584797878 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2017-04-03 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Best new interior design book Leslie This is one of the best interior design books to come on the market in a long time.The pictures are gorgeous, the text is both educational and interesting, and forthose who aren't familiar with Branca's work you are in for a treat. Her styleis crisp,COLORFUL,great attention to detail and lovely to look at but always verycomfortable. A book you will want to pick up and reference again and again. Enjoy!. "Spectacular" according to Abundance. This book is a treasure! I absolutely love it. As a passionate collector of interior design books for my home library, I can honestly say that this is now among the most beautiful in my collection. The full color photographs are tasteful, elegant, and rich. If you want to be inspired by classic design, this is an excellent choice.. Grace Camille Lyons said A Notch Above. This book is sublime. Alessandra Branca is an extremely talented designer. Dressmaking type details abound in the photographs in this book. She is just a cut above many designers out there.New Classic Interiors starts off in Rome (her birthplace), then on to Chicago, and New York. There are great photos of projects and diagrams. The text is interesting and you will learn why certain things were created the way they were, her op
For Alessandra Branca, living means living comfortably. It has to work.” In this book, the designerbased in Chicagogenerously reveals her step-by-step creative process, offering invaluable guidance to anyone who wants a home that is both gorgeous and livable. She learned early on that beauty is meant to intermingle with everyday life, and to this day her interior designs, while abiding by classical principles, comfortably accommodate her clients’ lifestyles. You can’t just do something that looks pretty,” she says. Beginning with her own Chicago townhouse and interweaving insights drawn from several other prominent projects, she shows how she assesses each space’s form and function, selects foundation elements, chooses furniture and lighting, and, finally, incorporates decorative elements that reflect the resident’s personality. Illustrated with 200 lush photographs, the book offers a welcomes introduction to Branca’s enchanting and livable interiors.. Growing up in Rome, Branca was always surrounded by exquisite art and architecture
She is developing her own line of furniture, rug, tabletop, textile, and lighting designs. Branca’s award-winning work has been featured in such publications as House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Veranda, and Elle Decor. . About the AuthorItalian-born Alessandra Branca divides her time between New York, Rome, and Chicago, where she founded her design firm in 1984
She is developing her own line of furniture, rug, tabletop, textile, and lighting designs. Branca’s award-winning work has been featured in such publications as House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Veranda, and Elle Decor. . Italian-born Alessandra Branca divides her time between New York, Rome, and Chicago, where she founded her design firm in 1984