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According to Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, the best designers keep their eye on the classic -- even when their hallmark style is sleek and contemporary. Beginning with her own visionary work, Lady Henrietta presents a panorama of innovative design by Britain's top creative minds. From an English country house by Joanna Wood to the eclectic chic of Tessa Kennedy and the state-of-the-art sophistication of Baker Nevile or Stephen Ryan, here is the best work of twelve of the most successful designers working in Britain and around the world.

In full-size, full-color photographs, the reader can experience the serenity of these successful interiors, and the excitement of what is possible with the touch of a daring designer. Whether decorating with antiques or the latest avant-garde furniture, with linens and chintzes or with an Ottoman aesthetic, these designers create livable spaces for prominent clients of all tastes.

Classic Meets Contemporary offers an abundance of ideas and professional advice as well as inspiring interiors in today's classic style.