Mediterranean Style
Published on 15. March 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-84091-314-9 (ISBN)
Description
Vibrant, informal and, above all, refreshingly simple, Mediterranean style is synonymous with easy living. From Tangiers to Tuscany, an imaginative sense of colour and pattern prevails, allied to a sensitive use of natural materials and local traditions. Floors are natural wood or terracotta tiled; ceilings have exposed beams; and the natural imperfections of brick and plaster walls might be highlighted through the lightest of distemper washes. This is a world suffused with warmth, where the dividing line between indoor and outdoor living is seamless. With colours from Kasbah to Crete so in vogue today, this title reveals the Mediterranean love of strong sun-drenched hues and the subtleties of Mediterranean patterning, found in Moorish mosaic detailing, ceramic tiles, kilim weaves and wrought ironwork. This resource features photography of locations from Umbria to Marrakech combined with 12 specially commissioned projects to provide imaginative ideas for translating this look into the contemporary home.
Reviews / Votes
Bring your holiday home with you with "Mediterranean Style". Displaying the decor of Greece, Italy, Morocco, Turkey and more, this lavishly illustrated book shows how the Moorish influence has permeated the coastal regions of this popular holiday destination, making this the memories of many. Indigo shutters, whitewashed walls, terracotta pots, multi-coloured mosaics and carpets, all encapsulated within this attractive guide to incorporating them into your own home. Accompanied by projects such as bed canopies, paint techniques and window screens, all clearly explained with step-by-step instructions, author Catherine Haig demonstrates the ease with which these influences can be integrated into everyday living. For lovers of sun, sea and style with a touch of the exotic, "Mediterranean Style" is a must. - Lucy WatsonMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Illustrations
photographs
Dimensions
Height: 281 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
636 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84091-314-9 (9781840913149)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Catherine Haig was the managing editor at House & Garden magazine. She writes regularly as a freelancer, contributed to Laura Ashley at Home, and wrote Decorating with Pictures with Stephanie Hoppen, and making the Most of Bathrooms.
Content
Vibrant, informal and, above all, refreshingly simple Mediterranean Style is synonomous with easy living. From Tangiers to Tuscany, an imaginative sense of colour and pattern prevails, allied to a sensitive use of natural materials and local traditions. Floors are natural wood or terracottatiled, ceilings have exposed beams, and the natural imperfections of brick and plaster walls might be highlighted through the lightest of distemper washes. This is a world suffused with warmth, where the dividing line between indoor and outdoor living is seamless. With colours from Kasbah to Ctret so in vogue today, this book reveals the Mediterranean love of strong sun-drenched hues and the subtleties of Mediterranean patterning, found in Moorish mosaic detailing, ceramic tiles, kilim weaves and wrought ironwork. Photography of locations from Umbria to Marrakesh, combined with twelve specially commissioned projects to provide imaginative ideas for translating this look into the contemporary home.