Designer alessandra branca pens a new chapter of luxury at the storied village suites, a small private hotel in windsor. Romanborn art historianturnedinteriordesigner alessandra branca knows exactly what to do. The wonderful book new classic interiors by alessandra branca goes to pat bonamo from new york, ny. New classic interiors starts off in rome her birthplace, then on to chicago, and new york. She learned early on that beauty is meant to intermingle with everyday life and to this day her interior designs, while abiding by classical principles. Her gesture to donate the proceeds of all sales of the book to charities in several major cities, including washington dcs innercity educational program thearc, is truly admirable. Alessandra brancas new classic interiors alessandra branca is a designer who marches to the tune of her own drummer, and the results are always stunning. Today, these italian roots are readily apparent in brancas work. Designer alessandra branca village suites in florida tour. Alessandra branca is well known for incorporating red into her interiors. I suspected that the home where the event was to be held was one of my all time favorites that had been featured in southern accents a couple of years ago. Brancas awardwinning work has been featured in such publications as house beautiful, traditional home. The villa terrace decorative arts museum presents internationally renowned designer alessandra branca. She is developing her own line of furniture, rug, tabletop, textile, and lighting designs.
New ideas for wallpaper accent wall entryway hallways elle decor, striped. These solid touches all bring out the red pattern in the print fabric on the sofa and window treatments. I have been a fan of alessandra brancas work for quite some time now, particularly after buying her book new classic interiors when it was first released in 2009. Classic interiors by alessandra branca the glam pad. I talian decorator alessandra brancas 19thcentury victorian home in chicago transforms into a playfully festive escape each christmas. With over 200 interiors projects on 3 continents, branca is frequently published both nationally and internationally, as well as broad array of product designs and her first book, new classic interiors bears out her focus on craftsmanship and quality and her seamlessly chic style. Alessandra branca is one of chicagos top interior designers, whom im sure most of you recognize.
She is currently working on a second book which will showcase more of her iconic interiors. Alessandra branca is an extremely talented designer. In october, i kristy had the great pleasure of attending the signing for the fabulously beautiful new classic interiors by alessandra branca at bergdorf goodmans breathtaking seventh floor restaurant. Mass market paperback paperback hardcover mass market paperback paperback hardcover we use cookies to collect information when you visit our site. She was raised in rome and has designed homes in chicago,new york, rome and places in between. The design blogosphere is constantly atwitter about new design books. The windy city is also where her design business is based and where a year ago this month she relocated branca, a boutique in which refined antiques mingle with her accessories, textiles, lighting, and furnishings, to a dramatic new space. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Alessandra branca new classic interiors designer decorator chicago traditional timeless style veranda house beautiful designs. Branca s awardwinning work has been featured in such publications as house beautiful, traditional home, veranda, and elle decor. While everything looks a little better against the backdrop of central park, i purchased this book for all of my family and friends and one for myself, of course. Nantucket by design luminaries nantucket historical. Refreshing green with carleton varney, alessandra branca. New classic interiors by alessandra branca goodreads.
Notice how brancas palette can be found in caravaggios supper at emmaus brancas book new classic interiors is one of my favorite design books and visiting her store felt like i had opened the cover and stepped inside for an actual tour of its pages. Alessandra branca wrote new classic interiors, which can be purchased at a lower price at. With over 47,000 followers on instagram, her singular point of view on design, art, travel, culture and all things chic makes her one of the most popular tastemakers in the field today. Bamboo chairs vie with 19thcentury lacquered armoires, nooks covered in. About the author italianborn alessandra branca divides her time between new york, rome, and chicago, where she founded her design firm in 1984. Alessandra brancas new classic interiors things that inspire. To purchase alessandra brancas book, new classic interiors, click here. I first learned about famed designer alessandra branca through the. New classic interiors branca, alessandra, pittel, christine on. Brancas awardwinning work has been featured in such publications as house beautiful, traditional home, veranda, and elle decor.
Oct 21, 2017 explore erindooleys board alessandra branca interior design. This top designers holiday hosting tips are the best. Lately, ive seen many posts about alessandra brancas upcoming release, new classic interiors, due out in november side note. This library is accented by the red border at the ceiling as well as the vibrant red pillows and ottoman. Alessandra branca has been working under her own name since 1981. Interiors branca alessandra branca kips bay show house. Brimming with warmth and a merry spirit, her gorgeous dining room is fully set for hosting family and little ones, all with her signature ease and distinctly fabulous and wonderfully witty style. Nearly every room or space has a splash of red her signature and her favorite her book new classic interiors is still one of my favorites. I recognized many of the rooms in her post, not realizing that alessandra was the designer behind the spaces. Confort and elegance alessandra branca designs brabbu. Amidst polo matches and tropical breezes, designer alessandra branca weaves elegance and comfort at the storied village suites. New classic interiors by alessandra branca, christine. Shes not a designer who embraces every trend, nor does she change her look every few years.
Prominent italianborn interior designer alessandra branca explores her design sense and provides invaluable guidance to anyone who wants a home that is beautiful, original and livable. Last week i received an invitation from alessandra branca for cocktails in georgetown to celebrate the debut of her new book new classic interiors. Interiors, antiques, collections, fabric, furniture, and gifts. Whenever i am thinking about going neutral in my own home i. See more ideas about beautiful interiors, interior and interior design. New classic interiors chicago designer alessandra branca taps into her roots in rome, including her legacy as the granddaughter of a vatican museum art historian, to integrate elements of classical beauty into modern life. In rome, the decorators birthplace, the couple keeps a fourbedroom flat in a 16thcentury former rectory. Dressmaking type details abound in the photographs in this book. Buy the hardcover book new classic interiors by alessandra branca at indigo. Review of new classic interiors 9781584797876 foreword. Illustrated with 200 lush photographs, the book offers a welcomes introduction to branca s enchanting and livable interiors.
Sedate and classic bedroom in chicago apartment beautiful bedrooms. When you pick up a 19thcentury textile, its so completely different than what most people today are used to. The photos im sharing with you today are some of my favorite rooms with green from several of my design books. She learned early on that beauty is meant to intermingle with everyday life, and to this day her interior designs, while abiding by classical principles, comfortably accommodate her clients lifestyles. Alessandra branca interior design projects color is the spice of lifeand i like spice. Today we will visit a beautiful chicago apartment she decorated, featured by veranda in 2014, along with some portfolio highlights including a timeless bedroom she designed over 20 years ago. New classic interiors by branca, alessandra pittel, christine beginning with her own chicago townhouse and interweaving insights drawn from several other prominent projects, an italian designer reveals her creative working process and offers guidance to anyone who wants a home that is both gorgeous and livable, in a book with 200 color. That storied legacy has been given an update in the designers interiors today. I recently purchased her new book new classic interiors. See more ideas about interior, interior design and design. Designer alessandra branca master class top interior.
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