Gail Abbott Livres

Living with Light takes its inspiration from the northern hemisphere, where winters are long and light is at a premium, and techniques have been developed to make the most of every available second. Photographed predominantly in Scandinavia, chapter by chapter, Living with Light elaborates on creative ideas for decorating the Scandinavian way: soft color radiates spring sunshine, and at night there’s romantic firelight, illuminating decorative details from a porcelain candle-holder to the grain of whitewashed floors. The homes featured here are traditional or crisply contemporary, and some have interpreted the look in a uniquely personal way, but all are based on the theme of making spaces light and airy. • The perfect companion for anyone who wants to emulate Scandinavian style. • Specially commissioned photography by interiors expert Mark Scott. * Previously available in hardocver (ISBN 978-1-906094-32-4)

Use the classic combination of blue and white to bring effortless style into your home. The crisp, fresh combination of blue and white is a classic design partnership with numerous variations. From the deepest indigo blue to the palest sky blue, there is a shade of blue to suit every room and every mood. And there’s a surprising number of options when it comes to choosing the shade of white to complement the blue, from the soft historic whites which are almost creamy in appearance, to the bright whites that always look so stylish. The beauty of blue and white is that any combination of shades works effortlessly together. This book divides blues into chapters according to their shades. Classic Blues introduces you to color schemes and interiors that have stood the test of time, while Country Blues shows how these colors work beautifully in informal settings. Jewel Blues brings an intense depth of color, while Coastal Blues reflects the softer shades of the sea, from gray-blue to aquamarine, and Outdoor Blues takes its inspiration from nature. The final chapter, Collections, shows how to display your collections of china and ceramics, glassware, art, and fabrics.

Setting up a first home can be daunting and expensive, especially if you are on a budget. This work looks at the various aspects of creating a beautiful living space, from selecting different kinds of lights to choosing the best ideas for storage, as well as ideas for decorating with neutrals or colour.

"Living with White" celebrates living in a hot climate where the use of color is as intense as the heat. White is the backdrop while walls, floors, doors, and furniture painted in vibrant blues and greens, hot reds, magenta pinks, terracottas, and oranges create the drama and interest. Houses in hot climates from the Mediterranean to the Gulf Coast have been adapted to withstand the heat and chic, modern, uncluttered interiors create oases of cool and calm. This stunning book by Gail Abbott provides glimpses into real homes designed for life in a hot climate, from beach side villas on the South African coastline to the chic style of Miami. *The definitive guide to maximizing your home's potential during the summer months. *Shows real homes designed for life in a hot climate--from beach side villas to chic city apartments. *Scorching photography by Mark Scott.

Quick and Easy Pillows & Cushions offers 50 gorgeous projects to make a variety of cushions, all with step-by-step illustrations to guide you through the process. There are projects for every room of the house and to suit all styles, from the simplest floral cushion with easy-to-make fabric ties, to a pretty dining chair cover with a frilled edge that will teach you new techniques. Recycle old fabrics with a beautiful patchwork project, or decorate a plain cushion with a collection of vintage brooches. Give an old wooden bench a new lease of life with a padded seat cushion, or add character to any room with a quirky round cushion with a pompom fringe decoration. Whatever your taste and whatever your skill level, you will find a project you will love to make.

Die Skandinavier haben einen einzigartigen Wohnstil entwickelt. Mit sanften Farben, feinen Texturen und schönen Accessoires nutzen und verstärken sie das Licht am Tag und am Abend auf wunderbare Weise. Mit seinen vielen schönen Fotos bietet dieses Buch eine Fülle von Inspirationen zur authentischen Umsetzung eines Wohnstils, den wir besonders lieben.

Blau und Weiß-das Dreamteam der Farbkombinationen kommt nie aus der Mode, egal ob in moderner, ländlicher oder mediterraner Umgebung. Anregende Fotos geben Einblicke in klassische und lässige, traditionelle und moderne Häuser und Wohnungen in aller Welt, ergänzt mit einem Extrakapitel mit wetvollen Tipps zur Präsentation von Sammlungen kleiner Schätze in Blau und Weiß: Geschirr, Keramik, Glas, Stoffe und Bilder.