Floral House

by Bird, Julia; Newdick, Jane; Tryde, Pia; Tryde, Pia

• ISBN13: 9780811830935
• ISBN10: 0811830934
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-04-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books Llc

Summary

The perfect companion to the successfulGarden House(40,000 copies sold),Floral Houseis a beautifully photographed book of ideas that are utterly modern in their simplicity and timeless in their appeal. With a fresh, clean approach to decorating with florals, this lush guide inspires the creation of elegant rooms that echo the color and beauty of nature.Floral Houseproves that it doesn't take a lot of time or money to transform the look of your home. Small simple accents have dramatic results--a flowery duvet rejuvenates the bedroom, a plain couch gets a facelift with a vibrant patterned slipcover, and the addition of rosy wallpaper transforms a dull kitchen. Whether it's soft shades, cool tones, sun-drenched hues, or deeper colors, here are hundreds of innovative ideas to suit any style. Arranged by color palette,Floral Houseoffers a variety of color combinations for all rooms in the home. With page after colorful page of inspiration,Floral Houseis brimming with ways to create warm, inviting spaces that bloom with color.

Author Biography

Julia Bird 's work has appeared in numerous magazines, including Homes and Gardens and Country Living. She lives in England.

Pia Tryde's photographs have appeared in many books as well as magazines such as Country Living, Elle D cor , and Marie Claire. She lives in England.

Jane Newdick is a writer specializing in interiors, gardening, and flower arranging. She lives in England and regularly contributes to such magazines as Country Living and Garden Inspirations.

Table of Contents

Introduction	7	(13)
Fresh and light	13	(24)
Pale neutrals sharpened with spring-like citrus yellows and fresh grassy greens
Cool and clear	37	(28)
Clear cornflower and delphinium blues softened with tones of lilac and violet
Bold and brilliant	65	(24)
Hot fuchsia pinks mixed with bold red, sizzling orange and touches of turquoise
Soft and subtle	89	(22)
Muted browns and golds with shadowy mauves and buttery yellows
Deep and exotic	111	(29)
Wintry black and white spiced with deep, dusky red and magenta
Suppliers	140	(2)
Credits	142	(1)
Index	143	(1)
Acknowledgements	144