Age of Elegance : Interiors by Alex Papachristidis

English

ISBN: 0847838811

EAN: 9780847838813

Category: Design / History & Criticism/Architecture / Interior Design / General/

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated

Release Date: 10/16/2012

Synopsis: One of todays eminent tastemakers, Alex Papachristidis is known for arresting, elegant interiors that meld classical motifs with a modern perspective and sophisticated details. This volume pays homage to Papachristidiss refined sensibility and celebrates Alex Papachristidis Interiors twenty-fifth anniversary. Papachristidis has decorated homes for an international clientelefeatured projects range from grand New York apartments to idyllic beach houses in the Hamptons and Cape Cod. Inspired by legendary designers such as Renzo Mongiardino and Sister Parish, he is known for wall-to-wall luxury. The hallmark of his style is an unwavering attention to detail, from gilded finishes and stenciled floors to his use of passementerie and creative layering of fabrics for upholstery.Papachristidiss multifaceted approach and fresh color palette make his rooms the perfect backdrop for glamorous living and an easy elegance. He discusses style strategies such as draping hall tables and hanging matchstick blackout shades beneath bedroom curtains, and he opens his international address book to share favorite resources for fabrics, furniture, and antiques.

Age of Elegance : Interiors by Alex Papachristidis

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 1.34 inches

Width: 9.61 inches

Length: 11.77 inches

Weight: 58.55 oz

Pages: 224