Mediterranean Living

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LISA LOVATT-SMITH HAS CHOSEN TWENTY-TWO HOMES THAT CAPTURE THE DECORATIVE STYLE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN IN ITS IMMENSE VARIETY. SOME OF THE HOMES HONOR LOCAL TRADITION, OTHERS IMPOSE CONTEMPORARY IDEAS UPON IT; EACH INTERIOR REFLECTS THE INSTINCT FOR THE SIMPLE AND THE BEAUTIFUL THAT IS THE ESSENCE OF MEDITERRANEAN LIVING.
The Mediterranean interiors in this book reflect the color and flavor of this part of the world with its blend of tradition, brilliant improvization and more modem architectural interpretations of classical themes. Lisa Lovatt-Smith has chosen twenty-two homes, each vnth its own distinctive style and atmosphere, that capture the essence of Mediterranean decorative style in its immense variety.
Mediterranean Living is a remarkable glimpse into the homes and holiday hideaways of creative people whose decorative tastes range from the traditional to the ultra-modern or minimalist. Each home is individual, but always respects the Mediterranean instinct for the simple... Tovább

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LISA LOVATT-SMITH HAS CHOSEN TWENTY-TWO HOMES THAT CAPTURE THE DECORATIVE STYLE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN IN ITS IMMENSE VARIETY. SOME OF THE HOMES HONOR LOCAL TRADITION, OTHERS IMPOSE CONTEMPORARY IDEAS UPON IT; EACH INTERIOR REFLECTS THE INSTINCT FOR THE SIMPLE AND THE BEAUTIFUL THAT IS THE ESSENCE OF MEDITERRANEAN LIVING.
The Mediterranean interiors in this book reflect the color and flavor of this part of the world with its blend of tradition, brilliant improvization and more modem architectural interpretations of classical themes. Lisa Lovatt-Smith has chosen twenty-two homes, each vnth its own distinctive style and atmosphere, that capture the essence of Mediterranean decorative style in its immense variety.
Mediterranean Living is a remarkable glimpse into the homes and holiday hideaways of creative people whose decorative tastes range from the traditional to the ultra-modern or minimalist. Each home is individual, but always respects the Mediterranean instinct for the simple and the beautifial.The recurring elements in these seaside homes - color, terracotta tiles, whitewash, simple ceramic styles, the play of light and shadow — reflect current decorating themes and ideals.
Lisa Lovatt-Smith's accompanying text interprets each interior, focusing on the personality of the owner and the decorative details that comprise the overall effect of each of the homes shown, be it in Tangiers, the Bosphorus, Athens, the Côte d'Azur, Beirut, Hammamet, or the Mediterranean islands.
Mediterranean Living shows an abundance of both traditional and unusual interiors, and is fiill of original details that wül delight and inspire.



9" X 11 "• 216 pages • 230 color photographs
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