Perfect English Farmhouse
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.71 (900 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1849758786 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-10-23 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Ros is the author of Perfect English, Perfect English Cottage, English Eccentric, and Perfect French Country, as well as the bestselling Farrow & Ball Living with Colour and Farrow & Ball Decorating with Colour (all published by Ryland Peters & Small). . Ros Byam Shaw is a former Features Editor of The World of Interiors and Deputy Editor of the British edition of the US fashion and lifestyle newsp
The book is divided into chapters according to style: Organic, Traditional, Fresh, No Frills, and Funky, and at the end of each chapter a spread highlights the key elements of that particular decorative look. In Perfect English Farmhouse, via a series of case studies, Ros Byam Shaw explores both traditional and contemporary farmhouse style. With their generous kitchens and meandering layout, the architectural informality of the farmhouse suits modern lifestyles. Perfect English Farmhouse celebrates the characteristic style and fascinating history of the classic farmhouse and shows how to turn your own home into a similarly welcoming retreat. At the back of the book, there is also a comprehensive listing of UK and US sources to help readers create their very own take on perfect farmhouse style.. Farmhouse is a word that conjures an array of appealing associations: fresh eggs and baby lambs, chunky wooden beams and stone floors, cream teas and harvest suppers; a place of welcome and plenty
Bear One said Comfy English Style With Lots of Great Photographs. I love the well-worn English country style. This books has lots of good color photographs of interiors and exteriors from cottages to a larger homes all done up in the gently used and aged English country manner. This book will not dissappoint.. You need this book Sheryl I loved it so much that I accidentally bought it again! This is a great book on English interiors. I love Ros Byam Shaw, her disciptions are very interesting and add to the experience of almost visiting these wonderful homes.. A good deal Good condition
. About the Author Ros Byam Shaw is a former Features Editor of The World of Interiors and Deputy Editor of the British edition of the US fashion and lifestyle newspaper, W. Ros lives in Devon with her husband and dog. Ros is the author of Perfect English, Perfect English Cottage, English Eccentric, and Perfect French Country, as well as the bestselling Farrow & Ball Living with Colour and Farrow & Ball Decorating with Colour (all published by Ryland Peters & Small). She is now a freelance journalist and writes on design and interiors for The World of Interiors, House & Garden, and the Telegraph, among others