- ISBN13: 9781933231563
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Glamour. It’s hard to define yet most know it when they see it. Today, glamour may still invoke the sophistication and refinement of the golden years of Hollywood art deco, but country, industrial and even nature glamour have joined the more traditional modes. The 21st century has brought glamour and her sisters, decoration and ornamentation back into home design news. Today’s most cutting-edge homes embrace design of every kind from every corner of the globe. It… More >>
I will admit that there are a few (3 to be exact) fireplace pages that are interesting, one of which wasn’t mentioned in the fireplace section of the book. I took the words “making it modern” to mean just that, but was greatly fooled unless “modern” means combing the attic for what you can find from yester-year and combining it with a few new pieces. “Making it personal” would have been a more appropriate title. The section on bedrooms appears to be page after page of those old items with a few modern pieces thrown in to produce an assortment of overcrowded rooms. When I read “modern” I believe that NOW is what it means and not ‘today’s guide for estate sale shopping.’ Sorry. My understanding of “modern” in decorating indicates a sense of the future, sleek furnishings and perhaps even a tribute to less-is-more but certainly not more-of-yesterday.
Rating: 2 / 5
I was expecting really good ideas on glitz and glamour it was very disappointing. Not worth the money.
Rating: 2 / 5
This is truly an elegant book. The photography is spectacular and the subject matter does intrigue the mind for your own home
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is lovely. The photographs are beautiful. The text offers an inspiring point of view on Glamour and personal style. Very pleased.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great interiors and beautiful photos. Easy read with good thoughts by best designers from
the magazine.
Rating: 5 / 5