Old and New : Combining Past and Present in Contemporary Homes

Katherine Sorrell demonstrates the art of creating a home where old and new live in harmony, and shows how to add interest with unexpected or individual pieces. The main part of the book, Spaces, looks at each room, showing how to mix objects to create a home that is original, comfortable, prectical, and stylish. The hints in Getting It Right include choosing larger items with classic lines and understated colors, and introducing light-hearted touches. The Elements looks at the main ingredients of the old and new look, from battered leather sofas to 1950s pressed-glass bowls. - Forget old-fashioned notions of "good taste" and approach the decoration of your home with boldness and imagination. - 50,000 copies sold in hardcover.