Product Description

The familiar image of the Italian countryside - hills crowned with groups of tall cypresses and rambling stone houses - dates back to early medieval times. But all the main features of that landscape are still there, particularly in the countryside of Tuscany, where many of the houses featured can be found. The first part of the book explores the essential ingredients of the style, taking in colour and texture and looking at the inimitable mixture of simplicity and comfort evident in furniture and fabrics, and going on to admire the innate gift the Italians have for living outside. The second part looks in more detail at the individual country houses. Whether Rustic, Contemporary, Exotic or Traditional in character, these homes offer myriad ideas for interior decoration that are easily incorporated into other lives and cultures.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #169136 in Books
• Published on: 2005-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 143 pages

Review
“No one does style quite like the Italians, with their unique ability to create a look that’s simple yet chic. Caroline Clifton-Mogg has scoured the country for inspiring contemporary examples.” (Sunday Express )

About the Author
Caroline Clifton-Mogg is an acclaimed journalist and author who contributes to several magazines, including "'House and Garden"' and the "'Telegraph Magazine"'. Her books include "'Inspired by Antiques"', "'The Curtain Design Source Book"', "'The Color Design Sourcebook"' and "'French Country Living"' (all Ryland Peters and Small).

Chris Tubbs is a French-born photographer, working in London, specializing in design, interiors, and architecture. Chris's work has been published in major international magazines, including Elle (UK, Germany, and Spain), Elle Decoration, House and Garden, Travel and Leisure, Blueprint, and Harper's Bazaar.