Arranging Things

New York–based stylist Colin King shares his insights for cultivating beauty in our everyday surroundings – composing objects into poetic vignettes that enrich our homes and our lives. Through a series of anecdotes and visual essays, Colin unpacks his intuitive and deeply personal process, meditating on scale, proportion, palette, composition, and texture. Taking in image after image, readers will discover how he works his magic when arranging objects on coffee tables, mantels, bookshelves, bedside tables, windowsills, and more.
As Colin explains, it's not about buying new things but rather about seeing familiar pieces with fresh eyes – looking beyond intended use to discover deeper meaning in the everyday. Styling, readers will discover, is a metaphor for life and a daily practice to be honed over time. Colin King is the go-to stylist for many of the world's leading publications and brands. He is a contributor to Architectural Digest, T magazine, Ark, and Rum – collaborates with West Elm, Anthropologie, Zara Home, Crate & Barrel, and Roman and Williams Guild – and has his own product lines for Beni Rugs and Menu, with more in the works.