PHILOSOPHY
Tara Shaw Design Philosophy
Design for the Soul:Balancing beauty and function with unique antiques and modern bespoke classics
“My design direction has always been centered around the unique finds I came across during my European travels. The history within each antique piece demands attention and can create a majestic setting while working with a vast range of interior styles. This philosophy has stayed with me for over 20 years and will continue to transform and grow with each new project I create. Anchoring a space with gorgeous bespoke pieces can elevate the feel of any room; and building your home decor around fabulous one of a kind finds is the key to making timeless and interesting design.”
Soul of the Home: Designing with Antiques
Designer and antiques dealer Tara Shaw is a respected supplier of French and European antiques for a host of AD100 and Elle Decor A-listers, including Bobby McAlpine, Mary McDonald, and Bunny Williams. In her first book, she helps readers understand how to select the best antiques and how to use them in a variety of decor schemes. The book presents never-before-published spaces from Shaw’s portfolio and reveals her favorite antique-hunting spots throughout Europe. Anecdotes from years of treasure hunting are accompanied by images of rare and precious finds, with text that decodes just how to choose the right pieces and display them in a contemporary interior. Readers will be able to look at each space and take away ideas they can apply to their own homes, to create personalized rooms full of provenance and beauty.
