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Summary: Coffee Table Philosophy
Review: "Country and Modern" has some stunning photos in it and some rather heavy-handed philosophy about the responsibility of connecting with your environs via design, etc. If you're designing a home in a non-urban setting and want to do a lot of thinking about these connections, it might be useful.Many photos emphasizing the "benign neglect" design principle -- so if you're up for trying to pull off an interior using weathered siding, a plain worn chair, and an apple, you may find some inspiration here.
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Summary: Coffee Table Philosophy
Review: "Country and Modern" has some stunning photos in it and some rather heavy-handed philosophy about the responsibility of connecting with your environs via design, etc. If you're designing a home in a non-urban setting and want to do a lot of thinking about these connections, it might be useful. Many photos emphasizing the "benign neglect" design principle -- so if you're up for trying to pull off an interior using weathered siding, a plain worn chair, and an apple, you may find some inspiration here.
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Summary: i read it over and over and over
Review: i find this book to not only be a beautiful, but also a very inspirational book. i have read this book countless times, and every time i scan through it, i find something new... or it gives me new ideas... i think this is a great book for someone who knows what they like and are looking for inspiration and new ideas. I really love this book....
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Summary: i read it over and over and over
Review: i find this book to not only be a beautiful, but also a very inspirational book. i have read this book countless times, and every time i scan through it, i find something new... or it gives me new ideas... i think this is a great book for someone who knows what they like and are looking for inspiration and new ideas. I really love this book....
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Summary: Too Shabby, not enough Chic
Review: Shabby Chic is the antithesis of modernism and this book tries (but fails) to bring the two styles together. The text is sparse and the photos are in some cases too small and lack significance to the overall concept of the book. The contrast of modernism versus country style was just too obvious in my opinion. The subtle minimalist styling of many rooms was bowled over by the rustic colors and textures. The combination makes the rooms uncomfortable to both modernists and traditionalist alike. If you want an inspiring decor book, try "White Hot" by Tricia Guild. It explores many of the same ideas through color, texture and nature. As for "Country and Modern", I returned it.
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Summary: Well i never.....
Review: When I (I being Tim) thought, oh its another trashy book, just another design book i never realized what was in store.. I flicked through the pages and then it struck me....this must be something different. I hastily brought the book and quickly ran home,my heart beating i rhythm with my faootsteps. I ran in removing the plastic wrap and then I flicked through the gorgeous pages, pictures and writing. I read every word over and over again till i could mesmorise it..... To describe the book i could only say pulse raiseing, delicious and absolutely scrumptious!!!!! Most nights i creep out of my bed without waking dear Janet and creep down to the cellar. There i remove this book from its place on the shelf and ever so secretely recite it. Oh such ectasy!!!!!!
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