The Way We Live
Making Homes / Creating Lifestyles
Published on 19. April 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-500-28849-8 (ISBN)
Description
'The Way We Live' transcends all other style books to reveal global connections and patterns in home decoration. This world tour of interior design elements is lavishly presented in more than 1,000 colour photographs; fabrics, textures and ornamental details reflect the complexity of different spaces and lifestyles, offering countless ideas for self-expression. Beautiful and practical, 'The Way We Live' is much more than a decorating guide - it is a design for living.
Reviews / Votes
'An inspirational mosaic of decorative ideas ... feast your eyes' - Elle Decoration 'Lavish and irresistible ... a visual celebration of the multifarious ways in which we live' - The Times 'Remarkable ... stunning images ... an excellent treat that should not be missed' - Arts & Collections International 'A visual treat ... crammed with more than 1,000 photographs of the world's exteriors and interiors' - Daily TelegraphMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
1162 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 215 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-500-28849-8 (9780500288498)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Stafford Cliff was formerly Creative Director of the Conran Design Group in London. Gilles de Chabaneix was a world renowned travel and lifestyle photographer.
Content
Introduction: the way we live * Where We Live: Environments and Locations around the World * Building for Living: Constructions, public and private, secular and sacred * Just Living: Inside and Outside the Home * Designing for Living: The home environment * The Indexes: the complete guide to design and style ideas