New Classic Style: Mixing Modern and Traditional for a Fresh New Look (Better Homes & Gardens)
by By Better Homes and Gardens Books and Ingham, Vicki L. (EDT)
Category: House & Home , Decorating

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:Fine antiques spiced with modern classics Clean-lined shapes for uncluttered interiorsComfortable combinations for family livingSpecial features make it easy to recognize good pieces and use them effectivelyIllustrated primer of modern and traditional shapes:What makes a modern mix workWho’s who in modern design Includes 14 whole-house toursIt’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 color