An appealing approach to creating elegant,worldly interiors that are rooted in the comfortsof home.Interior designer Timothy Whealon is beloved for hisaccessible style, his seamless blend of classic andmodern influences, and his skillful use of artwork andantiques, thanks to an extensive knowledge of fineand decorative arts. Whealon's design philosophyfinds its roots in classicism; however, he approacheseach project with a fresh, twenty-first-century eye thatmakes it both modern and timeless. He doesn'tbelieve in interiors that look decorated, as if everythinghas been done at once. Rather, he layers itemsfrom different periods and cultures, artfully mixingthe pristine and the patinated.This book is the first to showcase Whealon's interiors,from an airy New York penthouse to agracious Mediterranean-style villa to a casual beachcottage. Whether urban or rural, grand or intimate,each project exhibits classicism alongside comfort,careful attention to detail, and undeniable appeal.Many of the projects included have been newlyphotographed for this book, and each is a testamentto Whealon's exquisite taste and understanding ofhow people live today