Darryl Carter is a leader in the design world, recognized for
his restrained, distinguished, and livable environments. Known for
seamlessly mixing the modern with the classical, Carter presents a
comprehensive guide to creating a home that balances individual
comfort with a timeless aesthetic.
Comfort is the essential element of a successful interior, but
also the most elusive. Too often our design decisions are driven by
others. In The New Traditional, Darryl Carter encourages you to be
true to your own lifestyle. More than a stunning book, this is an
accessible resource for making an elegant, inviting home,
responsive to the people who live in it every day.
A fresh take on American design, Carter’s work has been lauded as
the New Traditional for effortlessly blending classic and modern
elements to create personal environments. Patinated furniture,
subtle textiles and lighting, and chalky washes of color are among
the details that transform a house into a home. Carter explains how
you can translate these details into inspired and always calming
surroundings. Ignore the obvious. Redefine a dining room so that it
doubles as a library by lining the walls with bookshelves and using
wing chairs in lieu of dining chairs. Stain wood floors white to
create a greater sense of space. Build rooms around art. Carter
shows that designing your home is a process to be enjoyed.
關於作者:
DARRYL CARTER lives in Washington, D.C. His work has appeared
in dozens of major shelter, lifestyle, and news publications,
including Town and Country, Elle Decor, Metropolitan Home,
and O at Home. He frequently appears on a host of design
programs. For more information, visit darrylcarter.com.