Acclaimed architect Gil Schafer reveals how to blend classical design with modern living. This book explores three pillars of traditional home design: architecture, landscape, and decoration. Learn how to honor historic details—moldings, proportions, character—while creating comfortable, practical spaces for today's families. Featuring case studies including Schafer's own Hudson Valley home, a 1915 Nashville renovation, and a restored 1843 Charleston Greek Revival mansion, this book includes hundreds of interior and detail photographs provide inspiration for anyone drawn to timeless design.
