Table settings (HB)

France's foremost interior designer showcases his signature table settingsdesigned to brighten any occasion. Internationally acclaimed interiordesigner Alberto Pinto sets the paradigm for creating the perfect settingfor entertaining, from large events to intimate, informal ones. Here, heexplores the complete spectrum of stylish table settings. Pinto hasdesigned table settings for every type of occasion, from formal corporateaffairs to intimate evenings ŕ deux. Profiled here are hundreds ofsuccessful designs sure to inspire anyone planning an event. Pinto showshow to create a desired mood or ambiance through the use of colorcombinations, finishes, textures, architectural flourishes, and floralarrangements, in styles ranging from minimalist simplicity to classicelegance.