Living modern : the sourcebook of contemporary interiors / Richard Powers ; text by Phyllis Richardson.
Material type:
TextPublication details: London : Thames & Hudson, 2010.Description: 368 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cmISBN: - 9780500515259 (hbk)
- 0500515255 (hbk)
- 747 POW
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Loan | LSAD Library Main Collection | 747 POW (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39002100692954 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This ambitious book is all about clean lines, elegant color combinations, maximizing indoor-outdoor relationships, artfully collecting and displaying objects, and utilizing open areas for lounging, cooking, and dining. Whether the living space is large or small, anyone can create a modern interior.
Hundreds of photographs reveal stylish residences around the world, in particular from places where modern living has achieved its best expression, such as California, Brazil, Scandinavia, and Australia, but also from places where modern forms have been fused with vernacular styles or set against exotic vegetation. From desert to jungle, from city to country, Living Modern offers a boundless resource for achieving a personal vision of contemporary stylishness.
Includes index.
"With 740 colour illustrations"--T.p.
Introduction -- Place : City ; Desert ; Forest ; Water ; Mountain & hillside ; Remote ; Tropical -- Style : High rustic ; Minimal ; Retro ; Modern eclectic ; New ethnic ; Mid-century modern ; Baroque -- Architecture : Hallway ; Open plan ; Opening ; Partition ; Inside out ; Double height ; Levels ; Overhang ; Balcony -- Materials : Wood ; Concrete ; Glass ; Marble ; Metal ; Mixed ; Natural ; Brick & stone -- Surface : Flooring ; Painted ; Printed ; Tiled ; Textured ; Panelled ; Polished -- Function : Entering ; Living ; Cooking & eating ; Entertaining ; Working ; Sleeping ; Bathing -- Ambience : Natural light ; Screens ; Fire ; Colour ; White ; Pattern ; Neutral ; Contrast -- Elements : Stairs ; Objets d'art ; Soft furnishings ; Windows ; Display ; Storage ; Lighting ; Fixtures -- Furniture : Sculptural ; Built-in ; Retro ; Multi-functional ; Vintage ; Simple ; Plush ; Iconic -- Outdoors : Garden design ; Courtyard ; Planting ; Lounging ; Vista ; Terrace ; Al fresco ; Pool -- Resources : Architects & designers ; Retailers.
Understanding modern more as lifestyle than as style, it is all about clean lines, elegant colour combinations, maximising indoor-outdoor relationships, artfully collecting and displaying design objects and open areas for lounging, cooking and dining.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Richard Powers is a photographer who deals in interiors, architecture, and built environments. His books include The Iconic House, The Iconic American House, and The Iconic Interior.Phyllis Richardson is an architecture and design writer who has published numerous books, including Real Homes and Nano House.