Take a tour with Chris Madden of her new book "The Soul of a House"

Take a tour led by Chris Madden of her home outside of New York City--a fabulous 100-year-old carriage house--and her family's getaway in the mountains of Vermont.

Both are a preview to Chris Madden's 17th book "The Soul of a House", from Rizzoli New York. This is the first book focused on her design philosophy, and how to achieve her comfortable, chic style. Organized by type of room, each house is explored—from entryways to bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, mudrooms, greenhouses, and terraces, as well as specialty rooms like yoga studios and a man's study—through rich photography and dozens of practical styling tips. Readers learn how to layer fabrics and colors for seasonal decorating; how to repurpose materials; and how to recognize a room's quality of light. Also featured are sidebars on caring for guests, collecting, and living in an old house versus a modern house. An avid gardener, Madden explores the way outdoor space frames and supports a house. This lush and elegant volume is an eminently practical resource of ideas for creating rooms in which to celebrate family, entertain friends, and provide personal sanctuary.

Available October 2010

978-0-8478-3370-2 $45.00

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Howto & Style

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• chris madden
• decorating
• interior design
• farmhouse
• carriage house
• vermont
• upstate new york
• decor