The Tropical Cottage: At Home in Coconut Grove
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.42 (514 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847839648 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Highly recommended for lovers of Floridiana, which should include everybody who reads this newspaper." Palm Beach Post "Author, architectural authority, and Grove resident Beth Dunlop gives readers a wonderful never-before-seen tour of this world…Architects and designers will enjoy the casual eclectic interiors and individual stories of a life in paradise.” Array Magazine "The quintessential getaway cottage beckons for seclusion, nature and a peaceful laziness that comes with being nestled in a faraway land. As with the varying styles, the decorations are all over the place, from colorful blasts of the contemporary, to quietly replicating the style of the surrounding house. This romantic notion of cottage ahs been adopted by the residents of the Coconut Grove enclave of Miami. Dunlop reveals how you can capture the spirit of tropical style
Within these homes—small cracker cottages, stone bungalows, Mediterranean casitas, and Caribbean-styled ranches—light, bright colors and cool tile floors offer solace from the blazing afternoon rays of the sun. Fountains splash playfully within cozy courtyards. A haven for those drawn to eclectic architecture and a welcoming atmosphere, the cottages of Coconut Grove are both the realization of the tropical domestic dream and an expression of a lifestyle marked by quiet joys. Here, for the first time in brilliant new photography specifically commissioned for the book, are the finest and most intriguing cottages of this special place—an unprecedented tour and invitation given by architecture authority and Miami resident Beth Dunlop and Coconut Grove-based photographer Claudia Uribe.. Irregular rooflines fitted with earthy red tile emerge playfully from an abundance of bright bougainvillea and graceful palms. Quaint cottage meets tropical paradise in this delightful consideration of the homes, gardens, and interiors of "The Grove." Coconut Grove is a seaside hideaway filled with modest homes and charming cottages that have been nurtured, preserved, and artfully updated for today. Houses washed with white set amidst abundant gardens recall Eden
She is the author of numerous books on Florida’s architecture and design. Claudia Uribe is a well-known photographer based in Miami whose clients include Maison Française, Elle Decoration UK, Harper’s Bazaar, Ritz Carlton, JW Marriot and Conrad Hotels, Getty Images, and Swarovski. .
Lovely book Elena Karplus Designer and decorators' books are usually rather forbidding. Beautiful yes, inspiring not so much for the average homeowner who looks at the glossy pages vicariously but without much possibility of copying or getting any realistic decorating ideas or inspiration. They are mostly full of expensive furniture and beautiful and sometimes outrageous designs. The Tropical Cottage - At Home in Coconut Grove is not one of those books. And while living in Coconut Grove can be f. "BEAUTIFUL & INFORMATIVE" according to Betty King. This is an extremely handsome book. The photographs are beautiful and the narrative is interesting and informative. For a South Floridian or for a reader from elsewhere, it's a treat to get a peek behind the doors of these remarkable "cottages". Here in Miami, we tend to tear down our beautiful, old and even historic structures. One hopes Beth's book will help to preserve these Coconut Grove gems and others like them.. "Tropical Fun & History!" according to Denise C.. I own a variety of Cottage books, and live in SFL and I enjoyed escaping into the lush tropical surroundings of this village. Unlike other cottage books I own, it gives a bit of historic history to each home which is interesting and varied. Of course you get to see a variety of cottage styles from Pioneer to Mediterranean to modern and the quirky too!