Synopses & Reviews
At a time when many people are searching for ways to live more simply, author Judith Miller takes readers throughout the world to explore the coziness, functionality, and enduring charm of country homes. From the spare rusticity of a Shaker interior to the relaxed and informal arrangement of an English cottage, from the exuberance of a brightly colored Mediterranean villa to the cool, clean lines of a Scandinavian farmhouse, Miller describes the origins and development of each style. She then examines the elements that give each dwelling its unique character: the building materials, the influence of the surrounding land, the distinct qualities of each room, the structural features, the furniture, and the artifacts that share the history of a home.
Influential Country Styles is at once an inspiration and a valuable resource for anyone who would like to create a welcome refuge wherever they live.
Synopsis
This informative text looks at how country traditions from around the world continuously influence home decor. Its photos give readers a break from the intensity of modern life, while Miller shows us how to bring the spirit and simplicity of the countryside into our own homes-- no matter where they are. She explores a wide variety of rural landscapes and shows readers how we can use their natural resources, shapes, and textures to transform the looks of different rooms, structural features and furniture inside the home.
About the Author
Judith Miller, is a best-selling author and regular TV presenter of over 80 books on antiques and interiors, most recently Influential Styles (WG, 2003). She co-founded Millers Antiques Price Guide and went on to publish numerous acclaimed titles, including Millers Antiques Encyclopedia, The Style Sourcebook, and How to Make Money Out of Antiques and Care and Repair of Antiques. She is now General Editor of the bestselling Millers's Antiques Encyclopedia as well. She also does lectures on antiques and regularly contributes articles to newspapers and magazines, including the feature "Starting a Collection" for the BBC's monthly magazine, Homes & Antiques. Her most recent television work includes: The House Detectives, The Antiques Trail (Discovery Channel) and It's Your Bid (Discovery Channel). Simon Upton is one of the most sought-after interior photographers. He contributes to a wide range of international nespapers and magzines, including World of Interiors, and his work has been featured in several books.