Living in Style London (English, German and French Edition)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.41 (693 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3832796150 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 220 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-14 |
| Language | : | German, English, French |
DESCRIPTION:
"Very British this book will let you glimpse into the fascinating private residences of this trendsetting metropolis." DECO Home
Nothing typifies this diversity and verve better than the capital's many incredible residences. Ranging from stately and exotic to contemporary chic in style, these images unveil some of this capital's most noteworthy private homes. Long a center of commerce and culture, London continues to be a magnet for dynamic and creative individuals. That quintessentially English eccentricity we all know and love manifests itself in the highly unusual materials and pretty kooky juxtapositions featured across th
"Wishbook for design aficionados" according to wiredweird. The authors, a mother/daughter team of deisgners themselves, have put together a mouth-watering array of the finest of London's interiors. Each was carefully crafted by a well-known designer, specifically to suit the needs and personality of a specific client.Some (like the one titled "Tailored Elegance") offer a spare feeling - a palette bordering on monochrome in whites and umber. Still, that one site features a range of looks, from a staircase that seems to be cast concrete, to an imposing but . "captivating & so useful!" according to Tatjana A. Eres. Breathtaking, envy inducing, inspiring that's what an interior design book should be MUST be to join our teeny "library." Oh, and useful. Am currently researching floors. Therefore, LOVE the poured concrete, large tiles, wide floorboards (captivating & so useful! Breathtaking, envy inducing, inspiring that's what an interior design book should be MUST be to join our teeny "library." Oh, and useful. Am currently researching floors. Therefore, LOVE the poured concrete, large tiles, wide floorboards (32, 110, 158). That's enough utility to make this an often consulted keeper. Not even Apartment Therapy served me so well.Generally, the book's interiors reflect London's immense diversity and wealth. The spaces are well styled and most are impressively photograp. 2, 110, 158). That's enough utility to make this an often consulted keeper. Not even Apartment Therapy served me so well.Generally, the book's interiors reflect London's immense diversity and wealth. The spaces are well styled and most are impressively photograp. Crib sheet Clare L I received Living in Style London as a gift and, to be completely candid, I felt some trepidation when I opened it. As an Englishwoman, I was concerned that it would be overblown and not authentic (you know, faux William Morris prints, teapot collections and chintz, chintz, chintz). I need not have worried. This expansive treasure of a book gets it. It completely captures the art and eccentricity of London design, allowing it to leap off the page and lead you into a stylish garden flat in Kensingt