Modern Country : Inspiring Interiors for Contemporary Country Living by Caroline Clifton-Mogg read book TXT, DOC
9781909342194 English 190934219X Containing rarely seen images from the exclusive Coté Maison magazines, this sumptuous book brings together homes that exemplify the very best in contemporary country style - perennially desirable and effortlessly attainable. Country living has long been associated with a relaxed, informal way of life and a sense of tradition. This strong appreciation of rural traditions does not mean, however, that all country homes are relics of the past, set in decorative aspic. Contemporary solutions and innovative ideas work equally well when old spaces are given over to new uses, converted, renovated or just revived. It's impossible to deny that modern country style is still based on traditional rural values. Lightness of living is always important; an understanding of the things that make life pleasant, such as family and friends, comfort and ease, food and drink. Presenting some of the most exciting examples of the contemporary interior design, Modern Country is full of inspiration on how to achieve that highly desirable ideal of comfortable country living combined with the clean lines and edited design of today. The four sections of this book will consider the appeal of contemporary rural havens, mountain retreats and coastal escapes; survey agricultural conversions, country house renovations and new building in the natural landscape; and the use of different materials, such as stone, brick and glass. The final part of the book is dedicated to different living spaces in the home that reflect the warm pace of life in the country while being resolutely modern., Containing rarely seen images from the exclusive Côté Maison magazines, this sumptuous book brings together homes that exemplify the very best in contemporary country style - perennially desirable and effortlessly attainable. Country living has long been associated with a relaxed, informal way of life and a sense of tradition. This strong appreciation of rural traditions does not mean, however, that all country homes are relics of the past, set in decorative aspic. Contemporary solutions and innovative ideas work equally well when old spaces are given over to new uses, converted, renovated or just revived. It's impossible to deny that modern country style is still based on traditional rural values. Lightness of living is always important; an understanding of the things that make life pleasant, such as family and friends, comfort and ease, food and drink. Presenting some of the most exciting examples of the contemporary interior design, Modern Country is full of inspiration on how to achieve that highly desirable ideal of comfortable country living combined with the clean lines and edited design of today. The four sections of this book will consider the appeal of contemporary rural havens, mountain retreats and coastal escapes; survey agricultural conversions, country house renovations and new building in the natural landscape; and the use of different materials, such as stone, brick and glass. The final part of the book is dedicated to different living spaces in the home that reflect the warm pace of life in the country while being resolutely modern., The countryside remains a vital part of French life, but that does not mean that French country houses are set in decorative aspic. When designing modern houses, it is natural to employ contemporary design solutions, but these same types of solution and innovations work equally as well when applied to old spaces that have been converted, renovated or just revived with new uses. Country living is associated with a relaxed, more informal way of life, and the houses in "Modern Country" reflect that way of life, in an up-to-date and relevant way. "Modern Country" explores some of the most exciting and interesting examples of the contemporary in French interior design, exploring homes in the mountains, by the sea, and in deepest parts of the countryside. "Modern Country," is full of inspiration and new ideas on how to achieve comfortable modern living with the way of old and design of today., The countryside remains a vital part of life, but that does not mean that country houses are set in decorative aspic. Where new houses are built, it is natural to employ contemporary design solutions, but these same types of solution and innovative ideas work equally well when old spaces are given over to new uses, converted, renovated or just revived. Country living is associated with a relaxed, more informal way of life, and the houses in Modern Country reflect that life, in an up-to-date and relevant way. Modern Country presents some of the most exciting and interesting examples of contemporary interior design, exploring homes in the mountains, by the sea, and in the deepest parts of the countryside. Modern Country isfull of inspiration and new ideas on how to achieve comfortable modern living with the clean lines and edited design of today.
9781909342194 English 190934219X Containing rarely seen images from the exclusive Coté Maison magazines, this sumptuous book brings together homes that exemplify the very best in contemporary country style - perennially desirable and effortlessly attainable. Country living has long been associated with a relaxed, informal way of life and a sense of tradition. This strong appreciation of rural traditions does not mean, however, that all country homes are relics of the past, set in decorative aspic. Contemporary solutions and innovative ideas work equally well when old spaces are given over to new uses, converted, renovated or just revived. It's impossible to deny that modern country style is still based on traditional rural values. Lightness of living is always important; an understanding of the things that make life pleasant, such as family and friends, comfort and ease, food and drink. Presenting some of the most exciting examples of the contemporary interior design, Modern Country is full of inspiration on how to achieve that highly desirable ideal of comfortable country living combined with the clean lines and edited design of today. The four sections of this book will consider the appeal of contemporary rural havens, mountain retreats and coastal escapes; survey agricultural conversions, country house renovations and new building in the natural landscape; and the use of different materials, such as stone, brick and glass. The final part of the book is dedicated to different living spaces in the home that reflect the warm pace of life in the country while being resolutely modern., Containing rarely seen images from the exclusive Côté Maison magazines, this sumptuous book brings together homes that exemplify the very best in contemporary country style - perennially desirable and effortlessly attainable. Country living has long been associated with a relaxed, informal way of life and a sense of tradition. This strong appreciation of rural traditions does not mean, however, that all country homes are relics of the past, set in decorative aspic. Contemporary solutions and innovative ideas work equally well when old spaces are given over to new uses, converted, renovated or just revived. It's impossible to deny that modern country style is still based on traditional rural values. Lightness of living is always important; an understanding of the things that make life pleasant, such as family and friends, comfort and ease, food and drink. Presenting some of the most exciting examples of the contemporary interior design, Modern Country is full of inspiration on how to achieve that highly desirable ideal of comfortable country living combined with the clean lines and edited design of today. The four sections of this book will consider the appeal of contemporary rural havens, mountain retreats and coastal escapes; survey agricultural conversions, country house renovations and new building in the natural landscape; and the use of different materials, such as stone, brick and glass. The final part of the book is dedicated to different living spaces in the home that reflect the warm pace of life in the country while being resolutely modern., The countryside remains a vital part of French life, but that does not mean that French country houses are set in decorative aspic. When designing modern houses, it is natural to employ contemporary design solutions, but these same types of solution and innovations work equally as well when applied to old spaces that have been converted, renovated or just revived with new uses. Country living is associated with a relaxed, more informal way of life, and the houses in "Modern Country" reflect that way of life, in an up-to-date and relevant way. "Modern Country" explores some of the most exciting and interesting examples of the contemporary in French interior design, exploring homes in the mountains, by the sea, and in deepest parts of the countryside. "Modern Country," is full of inspiration and new ideas on how to achieve comfortable modern living with the way of old and design of today., The countryside remains a vital part of life, but that does not mean that country houses are set in decorative aspic. Where new houses are built, it is natural to employ contemporary design solutions, but these same types of solution and innovative ideas work equally well when old spaces are given over to new uses, converted, renovated or just revived. Country living is associated with a relaxed, more informal way of life, and the houses in Modern Country reflect that life, in an up-to-date and relevant way. Modern Country presents some of the most exciting and interesting examples of contemporary interior design, exploring homes in the mountains, by the sea, and in the deepest parts of the countryside. Modern Country isfull of inspiration and new ideas on how to achieve comfortable modern living with the clean lines and edited design of today.