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Arranging Things

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Arranging Things by Colin King and Sam Cochran explores the art and science of interior design, focusing on creating visually appealing arrangements within various home environments. The book combines insightful commentary with practical advice on how to strategically place objects to enhance the aesthetic balance and harmony of a room. It also features stunning photography, offering inspiration and ideas for readers looking to refresh their living spaces.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in interior design and creating visually appealing spaces. It delves into how everyday objects can be artfully arranged to transform a room, offering insight and inspiration for those passionate about home aesthetics and styling.

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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.

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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.

We all desire our rooms to look attractive and reflect a considered approach. Now we have the mastery of Colin King to help us elevate our spaces into environments of personal creativity. Image after image, readers will discover how Colin works his magic when arranging objects on coffee tables, mantels, bookshelves, bedside tables, windowsills, and more.

Through a series of anecdotes and visual essays, Colin unpacks his intuitive and deeply personal process, meditating on scale, proportion, palette, and texture. It’s not about buying new things, but rather about dusting off old favourites and seeing them with fresh eyes—looking beyond intended use to discover deeper meaning in the everyday. There’s always the element of chance while contemplating new arrangements again and again. Styling, readers will discover, is a metaphor for life and a daily practice to be honed over time.

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. He collaborates regularly with West Elm, Anthropologie, Zara Home, Crate & Barrel, and Roman and Williams Guild and has his own celebrated product lines with Beni Rugs and Menu, with more in the works.

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Arranging Things by Colin King and Sam Cochran has been met with positive reviews, focusing on its exploration of the artistic arrangement of household objects. Critics praise King's ability to elevate everyday spaces through his minimalist yet rich stylistic approach, inspiring readers to view their belongings with fresh eyes. His book encourages personalisation rather than following set rules, offering insights into the magic of composition and the creation of meaningful, aesthetic vignettes in the home.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780847899104

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications

Illustration: 180 Colour photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

About the Author

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. Sam Cochran is an editor, writer, content creator, manager, and public speaker, having worked for more than ten years as a contributor to Architectural Digest.

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