General Interior Decorating
PRIVATE HOUSES OF FRANCE: LIVING WITH HISTORY
Written by De Nicolay-Mazery, Christiane
A historical, cultural, and architectural journey through a dozen exquisite and refined French châteaux and residences.
MONOCHROME HOME: HARMONY, BALANCE, AND THE ELEMENTS OF MODERN STYLE
Written by Hoppen, Kelly
Minimalist style interiors are now a familiar and recognizable part of today's visual culture. Top shelter magazines from "Wallpaper and House and Garden" to "Elle Decor" devote monthly features to the latest variation on white or beige, while fashion designers like Calvin Klein and Donna Karan design neutral housewares to match minimalist decor.
NEW APARTMENT: SMART LIVING IN SMALL SPACES
Written by Borras, Montse
In an age of "McMansions," this international survey of the latest in small-scale apartment and loft design proves that small is beautiful-and responsible. The 51 projects included here maximize every inch in order to make the most of a small space, and many are in environmentally sound "green" buildings.
OLIVER MESSEL: IN THE THEATRE OF DESIGN
Written by Thomas Messel
A vibrant study of one of the iconic figures of twentieth-century design, whose Romantic, whimsical, and wholly original style influenced a generation of architects and decorators. Oliver Messel was one of England's foremost interior designers of the twentieth century, whose work also spanned the worlds of the stage design, film, and architecture.
LIVING IN PARIS
Written by Alvarez, Jose
From the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, the Place de la Concorde to Montmartre, life in Paris is charged with elegance--from private homes and the varied architectural styles along its boulevards, to the quays of the Seine, winding streets, cosy bistros, and intimate restaurants. Gardens, including the Luxembourg and the Tuileries, provide an outdoor paradise in the heart of the city.
ITALIAN KITCHEN: BEAUTY AND DESIGN
A lavishly illustrated volume that showcases the work of the most prestigious Italian kitchen designers and manufacturers. The kitchen is central to Italian life--it is the heart of any Italian home.
LIVING IN PORTUGAL
Written by De Stoop, Anne
Anne de Stoop shares her infectious delight for Portugal via a tour of the diverse country: the Minho and Douro regions in northern Portugal, renowned for their fertile landscapes and port wines; the busy markets of Oporto; elegant country estates and lavish gardens, whose sophisticated designs reflect a rich architectural heritage; the urban pleasures and baroque opulence of Lisbon; the sparkling
HOME SWEET HOME: SUMPTUOUS AND BOHEMIAN INTERIORS
Written by Gili, Oberto
A visual feast on 'the extravagance of the bohemian', the homes in this collection are a testament to personal style that readers will find inspiring and influential. Since the 1970s, Oberto Gili has been one of the most prolific lenses in the world of editorial photography, his lush images of fashion and interiors gracing the pages of House & Garden, Town & Country, and Vogue.
HOME IN PROVENCE: INTERIORS, GARDENS, INSPIRATION
Written by Duck, Noelle
Provençal houses are true homes. Warm shades of ochre glow from the walls and roofs, weathered doors shine, and reflections glance off glazed ceramics and strike printed cotton tablecloths. This volume showcases the architectural diversity of Provençal houses and their interiors, gardens, and decorative art traditions.
INTERIOR SPLENDOR BY PIERRE-YVES ROCHON
Written by McDowell, Dane
The secrets behind the work of chameleon designer Pierre Yves Rochon, who has devoted thirty years to the quest for "absolute comfort." Is there a signature Rochon style? At first, it is difficult to tell because the designer always adapts his work to the environment in which it unfolds, bringing out the location s unique spirit.
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