Covers what you need to know when you are doing up your home. This book begins by identifying key decorating styles and then takes you logically through each stage of the planning process. It looks at specific rooms in turn and highlights the key considerations and solutions.
English interior design is respected throughout the world, and Sims Hilditch is at the fore of understanding how decoration and practicality can work hand in hand. Explore the firm's many projects-from cottages in seaside villages to town houses in fashionable city neighbourhoods-and see how interiors have evolved to embrace new ways of living.
For stylish interiors, Nina Campbell, a leading figure in English interior design, offers a wealth of inspiration. Her signature motifs include sophisticated color combinations, tailored upholstery, whimsical antiques, and an effortless sense of ease, reflecting her early influences from the legendary John Fowler. With nearly fifty years in the industry, Campbell shares her design wisdom through a biography of her career and recent projects, revealing tips and secrets of the trade. A selection of her London residences showcases her explorations in design, from understated grandeur to bold textures and colors. A survey of high-profile commissions from the past five years highlights her ability to adapt her aesthetic across various contexts, including prestigious locations in London and New York, a pied-à-terre in Rome, a retreat in the English countryside, a historic German hotel, a viewing pavilion at Ascot, and a Los Angeles bedroom suite. The central theme is Campbell's approach to classic English style, reinterpreted for the twenty-first century. This book is essential for those who appreciate English design, characterized by vibrant colors, luxurious textiles, pared-down elegance, and ultimate comfort—making it a vital addition to any design library focused on the masters of the field.
Ratgeber für Stil und Design - Dektorationsideen - Praktische Tipps und Arbeitstechniken. Dieses Buch steckt voller Ideen für ein schönes Zuhause, egal ob sie komplett renovieren oder nur hier und da etwas verändern möchten. In Zusammenarbeit mit der Zeitschrift HOMES& GARDENS erstellt, zeigen wir anhand verschiedener Wohnbeispiele, wie sich unterschiedliche Stilrichtungen und Dekorationsideen umsetzen lassen und wir wichtig die Funktion des jeweiligen Raums bei der Wahl von Farben, Beleuchtung und Möbeln ist.