Charm School

The Schumacher Guide to Traditional Decorating for Today

Emma Bazilian, Stephanie Diaz

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Monacelli Press
26 April 2023

Professional interior design; Decorative finishes & surfaces; Interior design, decor & style guides

More than 250 rooms by iconic designers the definitive illustrated handbook on the timeless style of grandmillennial-chic

Chintz, ruffles, wicker, and skirts: old-school decorating details are making a comeback in a fresh, new way thanks to a crop of designers putting their own unique spin on the classics. Join Schumacher, the legendary design company, for a tour of spaces that meld an appreciation for the past with an eye to the future. This is the first book on grandmillennial style the viral term coined by Charm School author Emma Bazilian in a 2019 House Beautiful article. Using Schumachers iconic patterns, luminary interior designers illustrate how to breathe new life into traditional design to create chic, modern, swoon-worthy rooms to inspire and emulate. From cozy canopied beds to cheeky needlepoint pillows, its granny chic for the next generation.

Features rooms designed by icons of contemporary interior design, including: Mario Buatta; Mark Hampton; Miles Redd; Parish Hadley; Mary Meehan; Billy Baldwin; and David Hicks.

Chapters comprise visually exuberant explorations of: Chintz & Florals; Checks & Stripes; Toile; Matching Skirts; Slipcovers; Bed Hangings; Window Treatments; Scallops; Wicker & Rattan; Treillage; Decorative Painting; Vintage & Antiques; Collections; and Table Setting.

By: Emma Bazilian, Stephanie Diaz
Imprint: Monacelli Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 262mm, Width: 218mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 1.300kg
ISBN: 9781580936224
ISBN 10: 1580936229
Pages: 252
Publication Date: 26 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Emma Bazilian is a design writer, editor, and the content director at FREDERIC magazine and FSCO Media. A former editor at House Beautiful, she is an avid needlepointer and collector of vintage fabrics. Stephanie Diaz is the art director of FREDERIC magazine and FSCO Media. Prior, she lead the visual team at Schumacher and served as an art editor at Architectural Digest. A lifelong New Yorker, she has art directed two design books: The Authentics and S Is for Style.

Reviews for Charm School: The Schumacher Guide to Traditional Decorating for Today

‘Filled with endless visual inspiration and enthralling stories . . . [a] guide to living a more beautiful life.’ - FREDERIC ‘Full of inspiration on how to use heritage decorating details such as slipcovers, bed hangings and ruffles.’ - The Washington Post 'Toile, scallops, checks - this book is a buzzy celebration of the “ruffled rebellion” that sparked a resurgence of old-fashioned interior design.' - Luxe Interiors + Design 'A delicious new book.' - AD Pro 'A nod to the past with an eye toward the future, Charm School . . . is a catalog of spaces that perfectly blend past and present. [It] shares how old-school decorating details are resurfacing today with the next generation of design enthusiasts.' - Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles