The Welcoming House: The Art of Living Graciously
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (688 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847839893 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A house with an open door is like a friend with an open heart: inviting, generous of spirit, and constant at the core. Throughout, they share specific ideas for arranging rooms to welcome one, two, or four people as comfortably as fifty, establishing multifunctional, adaptable gathering places that are both gracious and functional for the family of the house as well as their guests.. In their first book, Jane Schwab and Cindy Smith present beautifully arranged interiors in which the trademarks of their style—subtle color palettes, graceful furniture, an emphasis on comfort and entertaining—harmonize to create fresh yet classic rooms. Walking the reader through each home with their characteristic Southern charm, they share their vision and process, from big-picture topics such as room flow and furniture plans, to the importance of entryways and setting a beautiful table. The lessons also extend from the interior to the garden, as Schwab and Smith discuss how outside spaces can become natural extensions of the home for entertaining. The owners of the acclaimed stores and decorating firm Circa Interiors present eight stylish, beautiful homes blending comfort, beauty, and function with classic Southern hospitality
Book of subtle soft colors KG soft colors and soft surroundings. Not all beige but subtle use of color. Refreshing with all the loud colors people are using today. Beautiful book, beautiful aesthetic! These designers have done some beauiful work and this book features it well. I love their traditional but very fresh style.. Melinda G. Scott said The Welcoming House. Great book. Photographs were beautiful. The stories about the houses and why the type of decor was used was also quite interesting.
. Jane Schwab and Cindy Smith have been partners in Circa since 1988. Bunny Williams is an acclaimed interior designer and the author of four books, including An Affair with a House. Schwab attended Parsons School for Design and spent several years working at the New York firm of Marshall Schule Associates. As a student in Fra
Southern hospitality is a recurring theme and the authors cover the essentials for perfect guest room, setting a beautiful table, and entertaining ideas…” Array “From subtle hues to lavish furnishings, this embodies comfort and elegance, with a dose of hospitality. Jane and Cindy give you all the necessary knowledge to take on any room redo.” Romantic Homes"In the book, the pair presents interiors in which the trademarks of their style—subtle color pa