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^ /le splendor of Italian country style comes alive in this new
compilation of exquisite design from the Architecture & Design . . Library. A wellspring of ideas and inspiration, this volume is a perfect reference for home decorators and design enthusiasts alike.
JT^here are few places on earth as exquisite as the Italian countryside, where quaint farmhouses sit . atop lush green rolling hills and copper fields, and winding dirt roads lead to the vineyards of the world's finest wines.
A peek into this magnificent world, Italian Country explores the rich traditions of Italian country life through the associated architecture and interior design. Exteriors feature terra-cotta-tiled roofs and chimneys, while inside, rustic stone walls, ancient frescoes, stained glass windows, and vaulted ceilings demonstrate the Italian country theme.
A full chapter is devoted to kitchens and dining rooms—meeting places for families in Italian country homes. Dark wood... Tovább

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^ /le splendor of Italian country style comes alive in this new
compilation of exquisite design from the Architecture & Design . . Library. A wellspring of ideas and inspiration, this volume is a perfect reference for home decorators and design enthusiasts alike.
JT^here are few places on earth as exquisite as the Italian countryside, where quaint farmhouses sit . atop lush green rolling hills and copper fields, and winding dirt roads lead to the vineyards of the world's finest wines.
A peek into this magnificent world, Italian Country explores the rich traditions of Italian country life through the associated architecture and interior design. Exteriors feature terra-cotta-tiled roofs and chimneys, while inside, rustic stone walls, ancient frescoes, stained glass windows, and vaulted ceilings demonstrate the Italian country theme.
A full chapter is devoted to kitchens and dining rooms—meeting places for families in Italian country homes. Dark wood tables, stone mantels, white plaster walls, and exposed-beam ceilings establish these rooms as the center of Italian design and living.
In the next chapter, visit salons and terraces, public spaces for entertaining guests in Italian country homes. Dining alfresco in lush outdoor gardens is indicative of Italian country living, and is also featured here.
The final chapter enters the simple yet elegant private retreats. Homey quilts, linens, and lace decorate otherwise sparse rooms. The locally crafted tiles of these bathrooms are unparalleled in the world.
From the northern Alps to the southern coasts of the Mediterranean, this new volume from the
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Architecture fe Design Library is a stunning photographic survey of Italy's magnificent country style. It is a must-have reference for home decorators or anyone wishing to capture the splendor of the Italian countryside in their own home.
Robert Fitzgerald is a freelance writer with a passion for all things Italian. He has traveled extensively throughout Italy and lived for more than a year in Florence and Rome. A graduate of Stanford University, Robert has covered architecture and design for Town Country magazine. His previous books include The Art and History of New Yoric City, and The Gold Guide for both New York and San Francisco. He currently resides in New York City.
ARCHITECTURE «S-DESIGN LIBRARY
Beautifully photographed and expertly written, this series provides a superb introduction to the most popular styles and periods in interior design and architecture. Each book features:
• a brief overview of the period or region that inspired
the style
• descriptions and examples of the style's distinctive
architectural and design elements, decorative flourishes, and identifying details
• gorgeous photographs of rooms that express the style's
essence and charm
• terrific ideas to help home decorators bring the style to
life in their own spaces
Look for other titles in the Architecture Design Library, including: French Country, Formal Victorian, and Arts & Crafts.
Jacket design: Niloo Tehranchi Lynne Yeamans From jacket photograph: © Nider/Franca Speranza Back jacket photograph: © Studio Giancarlo Gardin Vissza