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Book Review: The Well Adorned Home

Renowned interior designer Cathy Kincaid’s first book provides a fresh approach to combining classic and contemporary design with a refined sensibility.
November 7, 2019
Featuring gracious spaces and personal decorating mantras, Cathy Kincaid’s new book showcases her practical approach to design combined with her exquisite ability to layer, elevate, and draw attention to detail.
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When asked to describe herself as something beyond a decorator, Cathy Kincaid answers, “colorist.” Known for seamlessly blending color palettes with carefully selected wallpapers, textiles, furniture, and accessories, Kincaid masterfully creates gracious interiors that balance the old with the new, the ornate with the simple, and the refined with the rustic.

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From a ship captain’s cottage to a 1920s Spanish Colonial, The Well Adorned Home features residences in locations such as Dallas, Connecticut, and the South of France.

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Kincaid also includes anecdotes from her personal life and evolution within the world of interior design while sprinkling in advice on lighting, showcasing favorite items, and how to edit your home. With stunning, rich photography and details written about the items selected for each home, readers will gain insight on how to achieve a comfortable yet beautiful home environment.

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