Easy Elegance: Creating a Relaxed, Comfortable and Stylish Home

by Bartlett, Atlanta

• ISBN13: 9781845978501
• ISBN10: 1845978501
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-04-01
• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small

Summary

In "Easy Elegance", Atlanta Bartlett offers a livable, practical, and elegant alternative to today's fast-changing parade of interior trends and glossy show homes. Comfort, simplicity, and a sense of practicality are the key elements. The knack lies in mixing the old with the new and the luxurious with the everyday to create a home that's warm and welcoming, yet versatile and chic. Atlanta starts by taking a look at the four main elements of the look: Comfort, Simplicity, Function, and Individuality. Next, in Setting the Scene, Atlanta maps out the five different facets of "Easy Elegance" to help you pinpoint the style that suits you best. There are the clean lines of Modern Elegance, the cozy comfort of Country Elegance, the quirky appeal of Retro Elegance, the soft sensuality of Feminine Elegance, or the vintage charm of Faded Elegance. Finally, in Easy Elegant Living, Altanta takes you through every room in the house, demonstrating just how easy it can be to create a home that ticks all the boxes: warm, welcoming, relaxed, and stylish.*Explore these inspirational interiors and create a home that's practical, relaxed, and stylish.*Hundreds of ideas for easy, elegant design and decoration.*From the author of the best-selling "The Relaxed Home", which has sold more than 75,000 copies.