Country in the City: Relaxed Style for Modern Living

Bauwens, Liz; Campbell, Alexandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903116805 ISBN 13: 9781903116807

Publisher: CICO Books, 2003

The word "country" evokes a timeless simplicity, where classic form is married to a soft decorative feel with an informal use of colour and pattern, where light and space are at the heart of every room. With the re-introduction of colour and pattern to interior design and the perennial popularity of natural materials, contemporary country style offers urban and suburban homes a simple, accessible vision of stylish living, which is also supremely comfortable, often understated but immediately appreciated. Country in the City takes new and traditional elements of country style and re-interprets them for today’s interiors, showing how to work with light, space, colour and pattern in all kinds of houses, conversions, maisonettes and apartments to create the ultimate in stylish living.

Review:

This inspiring book will appeal to those looking to create a cosy country retreat wherever they find themselves. --SelfBuild & Design - 2013

Shows you how to transplant the essential elements of country style into downtown interior. --The Herald - 2013

About the Author:

Bauwens is a freelance stylist who has worked for many publications, including House and Garden, Good Housekeeping, and Country Homes and Interiors. Liz Bauwens and Alexandra Campbell are the authors of Flea Market Chic, Simply Country, and Thrifty Chic, all published by CICO Books. Alexandra Campbell is a writer whose work has appeared in many national newspapers and magazines, including The Times Magazine, The Independent, and Financial Times. Her novels, written under the name Nina Bell, include The Empty Nesters, Lovers & Liars, Sisters In Law, and The Inheritance.