Harpers Bazaar Arabia – June 2020

by Athwifa Saleem

Four New Books To Read For Interior Design Inspiration

Soul of the Home – Designing with Antiques

In her first book, Tara Shaw explains how to select the best antiques and use them in a variety of ways. The book presents exquisite spaces from Shaw’s portfolio and reveals her favourite hunting spots throughout Europe. Narratives from years of treasure hunting are accompanied by images of rare and precious finds, with text which explains just how to pick the right pieces and display them in contemporary interior settings.

Design enthusiasts will be able to look at each space and take away ideas they can apply to their own homes, to create personalised rooms full of beauty. Shaw’s book can be ultimately described as a stylish guide to decorating modern homes with heirlooms and antiques, thereby connecting the present with the past along the journey.

Abrams Books. Dhs183, abramsbooks.com