The Simple Floral Home

by Pia Tryde (Photographer), Julia Bird (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $3.25

  Flowers and floral themes have long been popular in decorating but contemporary decorating styles demand a fresh approach to using florals in interiors. Author Julia Bird has created a brilliantly simple yet highly effective new design vocabulary using flowers as her inspiration. The book is divided into five principal colour palettes reflecting the seasons: Light and Fresh - the light citrus colours of spring, Cool and Clear - the clear bright shades of early summer, Brilliant and Bright - the hot colours of high summer, Soft and Subtle - the mellow palette of autumn, Deep and Exotic - the dark but jewelled colours of winter. Simple practical ideas in each chapter provide a wealth of ideas for accessible decorative touches, including hand-decorated ceramic plates, instant lampshade motifs and delicate silk cushions with appliqued flowers. Country meets contemporary in this stylish book, appealing to a wide range of tastes which is an inspiration for colour mixing in a new and vibrant way. It is full of easy-to-copy details which work in any setting, from city apartment and country cottage to grand country house or seaside home.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2000

  $3.25

  In this volume stylist Julia Bird blends traditional appeal for floral themes with the minimalism of contemporary interior design. The book is divided into five principal colour palettes reflecting the seasons: Light and Fresh - the light citrus colours of spring; Cool and Clear -the clear bright shades of early summer; Brilliant and Bright - the hot colours of high summer; Soft and Subtle - the mellow palette of autumn; and Deep and Exotic - the dark but jewelled colours of winter. Simple practical ideas in each chapter provide ideas for accessible decorative touches, including hand-painted ceramic plates, instant lampshade motifs, and delicate silk cushions with appliqued flowers. The ideas should be easy to create and can be used as successfully in city apartments or country cottages.