Country Style: Villa, Maison, Casa, Cottage

Häftad bok. 1994. 301 sidor.

Mycket gott skick. This splendid tour of country homes takes the reader to Italy, France, Spain, and England. Featuring 260 color photos of decorative and architectural details, this is a rich source of inspiration for home decorators and designers. From the burnt-orange walls of a house in Andalucia to a hand-carved table in a Tuscan farmhouse kitchen, Elizabeth Hilliard captures the essence of four very different country styles. Architectural details, furnishings, color, light, even the simple yet resonant juxtaposition of a piece of fruit on a painted surface--all are recorded in 260 radiant color photographs. Opening with Villa, she explores the farmhouses of Italy, where terracotta tiles and simple, hand-hewn furnishings create a warm and instantly welcoming atmosphere. Maison finds the sunflower yellows, cyprus greens, and rose pinks of the French countryside echoed in the lovely interiors, while Cottage reveals cozy, low-beamed ceilings and the bright clutter of crockery and hand-painted furniture. Finally, Casa takes us to southern Spain, where the dazzling Mediterranean light reflects off lime-washed walls and Moorish latticework allows tantalizing glimpses of courtyard gardens. A dazzling collection of interior detail and a sumptuous sourcebook of style. Elizabeth Hilliard's previous books include Designing with Tiles and Finishing Touches. 304 pp 6 1/2 x 8 260 color photos