The Alchemy of Design

Ashley Hicks

ISBN 10: 184091193X / ISBN 13: 9781840911930

Published by Octopus Publishing Group, 2002

About this Item

The Alchemy of Design considers the interior vision of two talented designers whose approach is inspired by a restrained, classic style juxtaposed with vibrant edges of ethnic and modern elements. For those to whom contemporary stark minimalism goes too far, this is an enduring, sophisticated and modern look that does not require reassessment with each season. The Hicks' style is free-flowing and organic, their advice on how to improve the fabric of an interior being both inspirational and easy to follow. The final section of the book concentrates on a series of case studies showing the reader a chain of before-and-after-sequences which highlight the simple things you can do to transform the interior of your home.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Alchemy of Design
• Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184091193X
• ISBN 13: 9781840911930
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Two talented designers combine their creative visions--resulting in a magnificent fusion of classic and contemporary styles. How do they achieve this incredible synthesis of the old and new, something so free-flowing and organic, with vibrant touches of ethnic and modern? Here are their inspirations and philosophy, and an intimate view of their process of creation. Watch Ashley's furniture and Allegra's textiles as they evolve in the studio, and how the couple brings together different elements, balances contrasting features, and introduces color, form, and texture. Finally, see the completed rooms and how they fit the needs of individual clients, from a maisonette in London to a large villa in Turin. The challenges of six problem rooms are analyzed and met. The results: sophisticated, enduring looks for the timeless interior and a unique portrait of a very special partnership.

Reviews

Ashley Hicks, son of the late British interior designer David Hicks, and his wife, Allegra, have become a popular and successful design team in their own right. In this book, they examine the historical and cultural influences on their design and show examples of their work with explanations of their approach. The chapter that explains the process and evolution of some of their furniture and textiles makes this book a great addition to academic interior design collections.
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