Retro Home by Katherine Sorrell (Hardcover, 2012)

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Retro is back if it ever went away and more and more of us are finding inspiration in the homes of the twentieth century. Whether your preferred style is elegant Art Deco, streamlined mid-century modern or the chrome-laden decor of the classic American diner, Retro Home shows you how to re-create the look you love without having to break the bank or spend days scavenging junk shops and attics. Interiors expert Katherine Sorrell surveys the highly polished and lacquered glamour that characterized the homes of the 1920s and '30s, the bright colours and Scandinavian sleek of the '50s, and the funky plastic furnishings of the '60s and early '70s. She explains how to select a style that works for you. Explores iconic designs that are crucial to getting the right look And presents more than 20 case studies of stunning retro rooms in contemporary homes. Whichever room you're decorating, in whichever style, Retro Home guides you through the colour schemes, furniture (whether vintage or reproduction), soft furnishings and accessories that will create an authentic, individual interior. AUTHOR: Katherine Sorrell is a former Associate Editor of Homes & Gardens magazine. An experienced interiors writer, she contributes regularly to a range of leading magazines and newspapers, and is the author of numerous books, including The Art Of Display, At Home With Pattern and Fabric Inspirations. SELLING POINTS: . An indispensable guide to re-creating looks from decades past in your own home . Combines fun, inspirational ideas with practical advice, helping anyone to achieve their favourite retro style . Includes more than 20 case studies of rooms throughout the home, highlighting the key characteristics of each look, plus a directory of designers, manufacturers and retro-style stores ILLUSTATIONS: 250 colour

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PublisherMerrell Publishers LTD
ISBN-139781858945811
eBay Product ID (ePID)117375232

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Book TitleRetro Home
AuthorKatherine Sorrell
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicInterior Design
Publication Year2012
Number of Pages192 Pages

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Item Height256mm
Item Width212mm

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Title_AuthorKatherine Sorrell
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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    I like this book and was pleased. It has good photos throughout. Perhaps not enough for visual people. Its a good book though just needs to be fuller with ideas

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