Arranging Things

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New York–based stylist Colin King gives insights for composing objects into sophisticated vignettes, advocating for seeing well loved items with fresh eyes. Dreamed up and handmade of solid glass by Rasmus Nossbring, Monument is hefty and chunky, yet smooth and glossy like soft ice. the reason i began following colin on instagram in the first place is because of his eye for good design — never adding more than necessary and possibly taking something away so a vignette looks just perfect, never overdone. Now we have the mastery of Colin King to help us elevate our spaces into environments of personal creativity.

Above all, Colin adds that he didn't want the book to offer a series of prescriptive tips but rather serve as inspiration for the reader to experiment with creating moments of beauty that feel personal and special to them: "I wanted to share my own experience in working through some of these kinds of concepts and what to pay attention to and what's worked for me in the past," he explains. Learn how to follow your happiness to find your style, optimize the function of every room, organize your space, and so much more.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. The work of a stylist is really making art out of relationships — between shapes, textures, materials, and colors — in a way that’s satisfying to see. As a creative consultant with vast experience in styling, social media, and creative direction, Colin has made his mark through his editorial work producing and styling feature print and digital stories for major design and shelter magazines. The author's brief but encouraging commentary doesn't give formulas or directions but encourages you to look more closely.

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). Architectural Digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. Out now via Rizzoli, Arranging Things explores the magic of arranging and rearranging objects within your home, forming artistic vignettes that transcend the mundane.Please note some areas of the UK may take slightly longer dependent on courier and could include a surcharge if >10kg in weight. 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. Image after image, readers will discover how Colin works his magic when arranging objects on coffee tables, mantels, bookshelves, bedside tables, windowsills and more.