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Defining style : the book of interior design

Freund, Joan Barzilay2025
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Discover 25 of the most recognizable design styles through 150 residential interiors from the world's leading designers. From Coastal to Contemporary, Maximal to Mediterranean, Tailored to Textured, this inspirational lookbook guides beginners and enthusiasts alike through the most timeless interior design styles of the last century. Learn to identify and understand each style like an expert through introductory texts describing key tenets and featured real-world examples by today's best contemporary designers, such as Studio Shamshiri, Laura Gonzalez, and Vincenzo De Cotiis. Whether in a Manhattan skyscraper, along the coasts of Italy, or in the tropics of Bali, the rooms in this curated global collection offer a masterclass in how to navigate interior decor today. An insightful introduction by design editor Asad Syrkett explores the meaning and recent history of interior style, and a visual directory in the back of the book allows readers to see and make connections between different styles.
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London : Phaidon Press, 2025.©2025
Collation:
295 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9781838667818 (hbk)9781838667818 (hbk)9781838667818 (hardback)
Dewey class:
747
Language:
English
BRN:
823536
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