Island Style
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (909 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 158663304X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Meh C.V. Meh Does anyone even use that phrase anymore? Well if it sounds dated it suits the book. The ideas here are tired. Granted the book was published over a decade ago but the concepts presented do not stand the test of time as evergreen, so not much is on offer at this point.. JoieB said Four Stars. some really nice pictures.. Just OK I agree with the previous reviewers. It's a nice coffee table book, however, I'd love to know where they got some of the architectural pieces such as the huge window shutters on the cover. In any event, it gave me ideas for some beachy color schemes.
Sisal and bamboo carpeting, rattan furnishings, palettes of bright whites and tropical pastels all come accompanied by such delightful accents as carved wooden bowls, netting, and cool motifs. A soaring roof reaching toward the sky gives drama to an outdoor room--especially when supported by columns and painted in sunset pinks and golds. Any house will evoke warmer climes when it's dressed in natural earth tones and creamy white linens, with an evocative ceiling fan and a screen reminiscent of shutters. Casually refreshing island style has hit the decorating world with the power of a tidal wave. If you want your home to look like a Caribbean or South Pacific haven, just open these pages for sun-, sky-, and sea-blessed ideas to welcome into every room. Attain a light and airy atmosphere, add an abundance of plants, fill the space with local materials--the results will carry you straight to paradise!
. Kemp's book is recommended for large or regional libraries where this look might be popular (e.g., Hawaii, Florida, California.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal Contributing to the publisher's multivolume series on international style (e.g., Alexandra Bonfante-Warren's Moroccan Style), Kemp (Stylish Settings; Beachfront Homes) offers a mainly pictorial work, with some text explaining the decorative touches that make up a tropical Pacific island or Caribbean island look. Illustrated with numerous color photographs, th