Arranging Things

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A big part of the joy in King's work -- and something readily apparent when flipping through "Arranging Things" -- is its deceptive simplicity. Despite working with big brands, King's approach is remarkably accessible and sustainable, and his book is a guide to looking at your own belongings with a fresh perspective. It demonstrates my evolution and the lessons I have learned from the projects I have as a master of arranging,’ states King.

Published by Rizzoli and filled with enigmatic rooms, tabletops and environments, King's debut tome distils his recognisable approach to objects and spaces with a simple manifesto: that 'any object can be a thing of beauty'. Through a series of anecdotes and visual essays, Colin unpacks his intuitive and deeply personal process, meditating on scale, proportion, palette, and texture.But, before I could afford collecting different things when I was traveling, I would pick up a rock, and that would be my connection to the place. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. interior stylist extraordinaire colin king has a beautiful brand new book out with editor samuel cochran and published by rizzoli , and you’ll definitely want this one as part of your design library. New title in the colourful Artisan Art Notebook collection by Flame Tree Studio, in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment, crafted with decorated edges and featuring beautiful art on the cover.

The go-to stylist for many of the world’s leading brands and publications, Colin King is a regular contributor to Architectural Digest, T, Ark, and Rum magazines. Colin King has styled and produced feature stories for major design magazines, in addition to working with renowned brands in the design world as a consultant, stylist, and creator. Can you talk a little bit about the importance of contrast, creating tension, and that dialogue between objects?

New York–based stylist Colin King gives insights for composing objects into sophisticated vignettes, advocating for seeing well loved items with fresh eyes. Whether the setting is a Parisian-inspired Neoclassical Brooklyn townhouse, an elegant Central Park West penthouse, or a modern retreat in the Hudson Valley, Kathryn Scott is a designer whose disciplined eye results in interiors praised for their beauty and minimalism, as well as their ar . This exquisitely produced, luxurious tome presents one hundred of the latest creations by the famous jeweler, from high jewelry to precious objects.

The author's brief but encouraging commentary doesn't give formulas or directions but encourages you to look more closely. The self-taught creative has the ability to realise enviable interiors and settings, and his collaborations include Roman and Williams, Beni Rugs, Menu, Anthropologie and West Elm. What I’m really trying to say is, “Look at the things around you and forge relationships between them in a new and exciting way that feels good to you. For King, who has been content working behind the scenes, the book is not only a chance to showcase some of his best work but also a way to unpack a process that, for him, has always been both mysterious and intuitive.The design expert and Emmy-nominated TV host of Netflix’s Queer Eye shows you how to set up your space so that it takes care of you. Jobs in social media management for interiors firms and brands like One Kings Lane helped him dabble in styling photos and hone his brilliant eye for detail, but Colin’s first big break came when Reid Rolls, a photographer friend of his, invited him to help concept the interiors at a shoot for Warby Parker founder Neil Blumenthal’s Hamptons home. New York based stylist Colin King shares his wisdom and insights for cultivating beauty in our everyday surroundings composing objects into simple, sophisticated vignettes that enrich our homes and our lives. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

The living area inside Colin’s Tribeca loft features a bespoke daybed and slipcovered sofa with a Maria Pergay low seat from Demisch Danant, a George Nakashima lounge chair from Gallery Dobrinka Salzman, and a Gerrit Rietveld chair by Cassina; the walls and ceiling were plastered by Kamp Studio.Now we have the mastery of Colin King to help us elevate our spaces into environments of personal creativity. And it s about trying new arrangements again and again, finding out what the moment isn t, until you find out what the moment is. The books' size, paper quality, printing, photography, and the author's commentary combine to provide a very appealing view of the "stylist" philosophy. Image after image, readers will discover how Colin works his magic when arranging objects on coffee tables, mantels, bookshelves, bedside tables, windowsills and more. I believe that styling can even be a daily practice that encourages us to view our environment from a fresh perspective – and serves to not only reconsider the potential of our surroundings but also to re-establish our connection with oneself.