Timeless by Design: Designing Rooms with Comfort, Style, and a Sense of History

A debut book from award-winning designer Nina Farmer, known for her sophisticated eye and interiors that are elegant, comfortable, and timeless. nDesigner Nina Farmer has made a name for herself with her classically beautiful interiors. From reimagining century-old homes to more modern dwellings, Farmer has a way of creating looks that celebrate the past and simultaneously live squarely--and stylishly--in the present. In these pages, Farmer introduces readers to the design solutions she has found for creating that special combination: a carefully curated mix of the classic and the contemporary that looks like it was collected over time rather than created all at once. n nThe book features nine projects, including a stone-walled 1930s colonial in Westport, Connecticut, a mid-century-inspired beach bungalow on Martha's Vineyard, and Farmer's own 1850s Federal-style brownstone in Boston's Beacon Hill. The book is rounded out with a series of informative essays on the key elements of Farmer's look, including creating a sense of place, the importance of travel, and collecting art. n nUltimately the book illustrates how thoughtful, considered design can give new life to any home, and, in doing so, inspires readers to do the same.n