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In Villa, Elizabeth Hilliard explores the elements of history, design, and practicality that come together in houses across the Italian coimtryside. Some of the houses she explores are family homes converted from farmhouses and agricultural buildings; some are grander villas and houses that have been in the owners' families for decades or even centuries. Details of style vary from region to region and owner to owner, but the feeling is always distinctly Italian. Stone basins, beamed ceilings, terracotta tiles used on floors and work surfaces, carved wood, distressed and decorative paintwork, furniture grand and rustic - these are some of the details that contribute to the overall picture of Italian country style.
The Library of Interior Detail is a series of practical sourcebooks that capture the essence of classic ethnic styles. Other titles include Cottage, Maison, and Casa, which present... Tovább

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THE LIBRARY OF INTERIOR DETAIL
VILLA
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In Villa, Elizabeth Hilliard explores the elements of history, design, and practicality that come together in houses across the Italian coimtryside. Some of the houses she explores are family homes converted from farmhouses and agricultural buildings; some are grander villas and houses that have been in the owners' families for decades or even centuries. Details of style vary from region to region and owner to owner, but the feeling is always distinctly Italian. Stone basins, beamed ceilings, terracotta tiles used on floors and work surfaces, carved wood, distressed and decorative paintwork, furniture grand and rustic - these are some of the details that contribute to the overall picture of Italian country style.
The Library of Interior Detail is a series of practical sourcebooks that capture the essence of classic ethnic styles. Other titles include Cottage, Maison, and Casa, which present exquisite photographic details of traditional interior style in England, France, and Spain. Colors and textures, objects and furniture, architectural elements and the quality of light are all explored in an absorbing and inspirational collection of interior details. This beautiful series will appeal not only to everyone interested in interiors but also to travelers drawn to the images and colors of much-loved countries. As sourcebooks they will be invaluable to interior designers, artists, photographers, and stylists.
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