Classic English Interiors
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (749 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847815706 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The very best names in English interior decorations--Nina Campbell, Colefax & Fowler, John Stefanidis and Laura Ashley--are among her clients.. Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill is the elder daughter of the 11th Duke of Marlborough, whose family home is Blenheim Palace. Later she returned to England to finish her formal studies at the world-famou
Hundreds of specially commissioned photographs show she translated the confident sweep of classic English style to produce homes of great elegance; comfortable family spaces; fresh, simple schemes and smart, stylish ones.. Classic English Interiors is a sumptuous showcase for a distinctive style that is now as popular in Manhattan as in the country houses of England.Written by The Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, the book is divided into two parts. Her fascinating text reveals life behind the scenes in some of Britain's most beautiful country houses. The first half reveals the private and the public side of Blenheim Palace, her ancestral home, explores the country houses of Oxfordshire from which Lady Henrietta drew much of her inspiration and features selections from Woodstock Designs portfolio
Five Stars Beautiful bookglad it is now in my library. a MUST in ANY LIBRARY! Amazon Queen A book of grace and perfect taste. A good book to come back to when you need another idea end tables, curtains, carpets, furniture placement lovely ideasideas that can work in a small apartment, modest colonial or grand house it's the 1 book in my collection of 50 or more interior design books that I would NOT sell it is my favorite.. "Excellent photography and content!" according to A Customer. Classic English Interiors is a great book depicting the more upper-scale homes/interiors of England. The photos are exceptionally good too. If you are contemplating using English style in your decorating scheme, this is surely a good book of information and photos.
About the AuthorLady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill is the elder daughter of the 11th Duke of Marlborough, whose family home is Blenheim Palace. The very best names in English interior decorations--Nina Campbell, Colefax & Fowler, John Stefanidis and Laura Ashley--are among her clients.. Her interest in interior design began when at the age of 16 she traveled to study fine art and languages in Florence and Paris. Later she returned to England to finish her formal studies at the world-famous Inchbald School of Design.One of the world's leading interior photographers, Andreas von Einsiedel was born in Heidelberg and is now based in the USA for magazine assignments for House & Garden, Homes & Gardens, Stern, Ambiente, Architektur & Wohnen, Art magazine and Madame