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Based on the hugely popular blog, magazine, and Instagram account of the same name, The Bible of British Taste explores the true essence of traditional British style. Rejecting the pristine and predictable in favour of the lived-in and characterful, this aesthetic celebrates interiors filled with antiques, artworks, and enthralling layers of history.As author Ruth Guilding puts it: 'My personal mantra for the descriptions of people and their houses in this book roughly seems to be that old stuff is good, and perfection is boring.'Charting the evolution of this distinctive style from William Morris and the Bloomsbury set to today's leading tastemakers, Guilding showcases a vibrant and eclectic mix of homes and gardens across the UK. Featuring renowned creatives - from Roy Strong and Jasper Conran to Luke Edward Hall and Ben Pentreath - The Bible of British Taste provides essential insight into the quirks and charm of British interiors.With unrivalled access to some of Britain's most extraordinary homes, Bible of British Taste is the definitive guide to the nation's most distinctive interiors - a book that belongs on every design lover's shelf.
Table des matières
Foreword By Luke Edward Hall
Part I England Made Me
Chapter 1 At Home With Mr Morris
Chapter 2 Bloomsbury: Character Is Everything
Chapter 3 Spitalfields Fogeys, New Georgians And The Invention Of Plain English
Part II Making Home
Chapter 4 Beauty, Utility, Salvage
Chapter 5 Artistry And Reinventions
Chapter 6 Full Up And Classy
Chapter 7 Patinated Antique
Chapter 8 Gardens Of Eden
Part III The Past And English Pastorals
Chapter 9 Good Old Brands
Chapter 10 Folklore And Mythologies
Chapter 11 Duncan Harvey, Flower Farmer
Chapter 12 Why The Pub Is My Home From Home
A propos de l'auteur
Ruth Guilding is a long-time contributor to
World of Interiors and since 2012 has run the website and then IG account, the Bible of British Taste.
