The Alchemy of Things
The Alchemy of Things: Interiors shaped by curious minds by Karen McCartney
The Alchemy of Things does not simply explore beautiful interiors but rather highlights personal space in a way that goes beyond conventional notions of collection and display. The book showcases 18 homes of artists, designers, collectors, and even retailers that truly come alive, not from staging or even decorating but from a lifetime of acquisitions. Ideas and philosophies are exposed through rich layers and meaningful objects, making this book perfect for curious minds and off the beaten path interiors.
Size: 272 pages
The Alchemy of Things: Interiors shaped by curious minds by Karen McCartney
The Alchemy of Things does not simply explore beautiful interiors but rather highlights personal space in a way that goes beyond conventional notions of collection and display. The book showcases 18 homes of artists, designers, collectors, and even retailers that truly come alive, not from staging or even decorating but from a lifetime of acquisitions. Ideas and philosophies are exposed through rich layers and meaningful objects, making this book perfect for curious minds and off the beaten path interiors.
Size: 272 pages
The Alchemy of Things: Interiors shaped by curious minds by Karen McCartney
The Alchemy of Things does not simply explore beautiful interiors but rather highlights personal space in a way that goes beyond conventional notions of collection and display. The book showcases 18 homes of artists, designers, collectors, and even retailers that truly come alive, not from staging or even decorating but from a lifetime of acquisitions. Ideas and philosophies are exposed through rich layers and meaningful objects, making this book perfect for curious minds and off the beaten path interiors.
Size: 272 pages
British-born Karen McCartney is best known for her work in the world of interiors, architecture and design. She has written for British Elle Decoration, The Financial Times and The World of Interiors and is the author of the architecture book Perfect Imperfect, which published with Murdoch Books in 2016.
