Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Join two of the world's most celebrated designers, Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen, as they throw open the doors to their enchanting renovated home in the English countryside When London-based design gurus Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen sought a country house for weekends out of the city, they embarked on an adventure filled with surprises, beauty, and the unexpected. Now, 12 years later, their Sussex home has become their base--not just a weekend escape for relaxation but a home filled with collections, an office, and a series of formal gardens that has proven perfect for entertaining. Nestled between pages of stunning imagery from some of the design world's best photographers, Moschino and Vergeylen include engaging stories and anecdotes from their years spent in the English countryside, along with recipes from their favorite dinners and notes on their celebrated design philosophy. And now they invite you to join them, inside their beautiful country home.
Synopsis
Join two of the world's most celebrated designers, Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen, as they throw open the doors to their enchanting renovated home in the English countrysideEntertaining in town and country is an essential part of the life and work of design gurus Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen --as revealed in this personal and sumptuously illustrated book. Inviting us to share in a typical week, Moschino and Vergeylen guide us through their West Sussex and London homes in a lively exploration of design, lifestyle, and inspiration, alongside a look at some recent client projects--from a Balinese-style compound in the Caribbean to a palatial villa in Sicily.
Featuring guest rooms, an office, and formal gardens, the duo's home in West Sussex is more than simply a weekend escape. It is the perfect space for a combined lifestyle of relaxing, entertaining, and working. The London apartment, too, is witness to many a stylish dinner for clients and friends, characterized by an infectious delight in ever-changing table-settings. A selection of recipes is included to accompany entertaining-related stories.
With imagery from some of the design world's best photographers, this beguiling volume invites you to enjoy an intimate experience of beauty, adventure, and the unexpected.