Books
on Style
In the interactive style article, we linked to
a quiz on determining your style. If you would like to take the quiz, here is the
URL, http://www.bhglive.com/househome/quiz/.
Because of the above, we thought it might be helpful to follow-up
with books on each of the quiz styles. The styles were, Casual, Slick, Formal, and
eclectic
. I have listed one book from each category that might be interest.
We have not read these books. We are relying on the Amazon.com
descriptions and ratings.
Casual Style Book
Shabby Chic
, by Rachel Ashwell and Glynis Costin
Rated 4.5 stars, out of 5 by Amazon.com, $21.00
Synopsis from Amazon.com
Shabby chick, with its muted pastels, slightly wilted roses, chipped paint and pure
whites, is the perfect blend of wistful, old fashioned aesthetic appeal and modern
practicality. With stunning photos and informative text by shabby chic pioneer
Ashwell,
Shabby Chic offers easy-to-follow instructions on how to create this romantic, inviting
look. 150 color photos.
Slick Style Book
Elegant and Easy
Rooms : 250 Trade...
by Dylan Landis
Rated 4 stars, out of 5 by Amazon.com, $10.36
Synopsis from Amazon.com
America's top interior decorators share their secrets on everything from
transforming an entire home to finding the one simple, elegant finishing touch for a
certain room. Elegant and Easy Rooms reveals the surprisingly simple, inexpensive, and
creative ideas that the designers use on their wealthy clients' home--all in a
sophisticated format.
Formal Style Book
Signature
Style
, by Traditional Home, $27.97
Rated 5 stars, out of 5 by Amazon.com
Partial Description from Amazon.com
Discover timeless Traditional Home inspiration from eight of America's premier interior
designers. This book takes traditional style to a new level by breaking with staid,
prescriptive decorating. The individualist's approach to design shines-as expressed in
bold colors, sophisticated neutrals, contemporary flair, updated American classics,
Continental and French flourishes, contemporary edges, singular artwork, and relaxed
traditional spaces.
Eclectic Style Book
Eclectic Style in
Interior Design
, by Carol Meredith
Rated 4.5 stars, out of 5 by Amazon.com, $24.49
Book Description from Amazon.com
A beautiful, full-colored guide to designing or decorating the home by mixing styles,
whether traditional or contemporary. "Eclectic Style" shows how designers
combine modern furnishing with family heirlooms. Lush, color photographs accompany
inspiring ideas on how to mix: old with new: traditional design with accents of
contemporary furnishings new with old: contemporary with traditional accents and/or
antiques collection of art, antiques, family heirlooms, or decorative objects
international styles: East meets West and other cross-cultural combinations the signature
element, one large piece, with other furniture. |
