Laura Ashley Guide to Country Decorating

Mack, Lorrie; Egerton, Lucinda; Newdick, Jane; Moore, Isabel; Moore, Isabel (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0786880864 / ISBN 13: 9780786880867

Published by Hyperion, 1994

About this Item

All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.

Seller Inventory # WNCTV.0786880864.G

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Laura Ashley Guide to Country Decorating
• Publisher: Hyperion
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786880864
• ISBN 13: 9780786880867
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

The timeless appeal of rustic living, with its emphasis on comfort, function, and simplicity, gets a crisp, contemporary interpretation--in classic Laura Ashley style--now available in trade paperback. An exquisite sourcebook for decorating with the distinctive Laura Ashley touch. 300 full-color illustrations.

Reviews

Laura Ashley needs no introduction. In this survey of different regional adaptations of her rustic sympathies, attention to detail remains constant, whether the inspiration is Provencal (note rafters, lavender, lemons) or the American Southwest (likewise, terra-cotta, cacti, candles); eight other basic styles come under consideration. The authors and photographer grant us access into rooms and nooks, spotlighting details, such as various types of flooring (tile, wood, linoleum); shelves; fireplaces; and pillows. The book is divided into several parts, following an introduction, that address general design concerns, technical advice and accessories. Crisply plush, the book is likely to seduce, though it may ultimately be more useful as escape or fantasy than as a manual: the pictures are so tranquil, they lead one to forget about the work that went into creating these interiors-and that one would need to reproduce.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.