Pale & Interesting

by Bartlett, Atlanta; Coote, Dave; Wreford, Polly

• ISBN13: 9781849751124
• ISBN10: 1849751129
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-03-31
• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small

Summary

In Pale & Interesting, stylist Atlanta Bartlett and designer Dave Coote reveal their passion for decorating with a muted palette of subtle shades and monochrome effects. The look combines their creative approach with the reality of busy family life, resulting in a stylish yet comfortable home that's easy to live in and easy on the eye. Pale & Interesting starts by taking a look at the design philosophy behind the look: Keep it Simple, Keep it Relaxed, and Keep it Real. Next, in Putting It All Together, Atlanta and Dave map out the key elements of the look: Shades of Pale; Texture & Form; Mixing it Up; Waste Not, Want Not; and Collecting. Finally, in The Rooms, Atlanta and Dave take a tour throughout the home, revealing how easy and enjoyable it is to live with chalky pastels, earthy natural tones, understated neutrals, and muted vintage shades. Pale & Interesting shows how to tap into the look and draw on your own individual taste to create a fresh, light, and airy home that's a joy to live in, every single day. '¢ Explore these specially photographed inspirational interiors and create a home that's practical, elegant, relaxed, and stylish. '¢ From the author of the bestselling At Home with White and Easy Elegance (both Ryland Peters & Small). '¢ Beautifully photographed by Polly Wreford.

Author Biography

Atlanta Bartlett is an interiors stylist whose trademark look is accessible and easy-going. Dave Coote is a furniture and interiors designer well known for his quirky, retro style with an emphasis on reclaimed materials. Atlanta and Dave live on Romney Marsh, Kent.