More than 250 rooms by iconic designers--the definitive illustrated
handbook on timeless, traditional decorating for modern living
Chintz, wicker, ruffles, and skirts: Old-school decorating details are
making a comeback in a fresh, new way thanks to a crop of designers
putting their own unique spin on the classics. Join Schumacher, the
legendary design company, for a tour of spaces that meld an appreciation
for the past with an eye to the future. Incorporating many of
Schumacher's iconic textiles and wallcoverings, luminary interior
designers illustrate how to breathe new life into traditional design to
create chic, modern, swoon-worthy rooms to inspire and emulate. From
cozy canopied beds to cheeky needlepoint pillows, it's granny-chic for
the next generation.
Charm School features rooms by contemporary icons of interior design,
including Miles Redd, Celerie Kemble, and Mark D. Sikes, as well as
storied decorators like Mario Buatta, Sister Parish, and Billy Baldwin.
Chapters comprise visually exuberant explorations of topics such as
chintz & florals, wicker & rattan, bed hangings, skirts, decorative
painting, treillage, collecting, table settings, and more.