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With a historical overview of the decor, and illustrated with examples of notable homes and key elements of lighting, furniture, color palette, texture and textile, this book offers practical advice on how to recreate the look in your own home.
About the author
Interior designers specialising in residential and aviation interiors, Studio QD founders Jena Quinn and Lucy Derbyshire, collectively have decades of experience designing exclusive interiors for the world's most discerning clientele around the globe.
Jena Quinn trained at Parsons School of Design, following a BA in art history from UCLA, before working alongside Nicky Haslam in London from 2000. Following an MA degree in Art History Studio QD co-founder Lucy Derbyshire worked alongside Nicky Haslam for thirteen years before forming Studio QD with Jena. Renowned for their creativity, design innovation, and mastery of scale, they deliver exceptional projects with imaginative and original approaches. Their innovative style represents the fusion of the American scale and tailoring with a joyful English wit. Their experience, passion and appreciation of aesthetics and design make them the perfect guides to understanding, interpreting and incorporating the unique interior style that is coastal design.
Summary
Expansive, sun-drenched spaces, unobstructed views to the outdoors and easy-going comfort - coastal design captures the spirit and escapism of seaside living.
Illustrated with breathtaking interiors and inspirational showpiece homes, Interior Style: Coastal traces the evolution of the aesthetic from the white villas of the Riviera to the California Look of the USA's West Coast. With in-depth professional advice on how to use elements such as colour, texture and pattern, you will discover how to bring the tranquillity of coastal life into your home.
Foreword
With a historical overview of the decor, and illustrated with examples of notable homes and key elements of lighting, furniture, colour palette, texture and textile, this book offers practical advice on how to recreate the look in your own home.
