
The Way We Live
With the Things We Love
Stafford Cliff(Author)
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 23. March 2009
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-500-51461-0 (ISBN)
Description
New in the bestselling 'Way We Live' series is this visually thrilling exploration of the way people around the world live with the things they love. Divided into seven main sections, the book showcases Gilles de Chabaneix's eagle-eye for a good idea or intriguing detail, offering an international tour of how people frame, hang and place objects, as well showing the best ways of combining and balancing them, and displaying them with wit or irony. Every opportunity to make cross cultural comparisons and connections is taken within this book to provide a truly international vision of the ways in which our lives are reflected by the things we love.
Reviews / Votes
'A veritable smorgasbord of eclectic inspiration ... Filled with ideas for the magpie within you' - House & Garden 'A fabulous reference point for those craving a comfy-chic setting and lived-in aesthetic' - The Essential Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom MagazineMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
296 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 220 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-500-51461-0 (9780500514610)
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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 * 1. Fleamarket: Random effects gained from objects found in markets * 2. Tribal: Decoration and detail from ethnic art around the globe * 3. Art House: The domestic display of prints, photographs, watercolours and oils * 4. Antiques: The best use of your most treasured possessions * 5. Religious: The decorative iconography of votive images and artefacts * 6. Rustic: The charm of found objects from nature * 7. Kitchenalia: Pre-plastic-era culinary paraphernalia and its decorative possibilities