Featuring over 200 pages of beautiful and spellbinding country homes - designs that evoke the warmth and serenity of traditional country style with a chic modern influence. "Country Style and Design" beautifully showcases Justin Bishop's intricate knowledge of country style and design. Blending traditional country style with modern influences, this book is a collection of beautiful images, practical tips, useful styling notes and personal sentiment. Regardless of whether you live in a city apartment or suburban home, if you love all things vintage and rustic, then this exquisite book is sure to delight. The interior architecture and landscaping featured in 'Country Style and Design' encompasses a number of looks - from the French country style of Provence to the more floral country designs of England, and from rustic traditional Americana to Australia's distinctive rural style. AUTHOR: Justin Bishop is passionate about timeless, traditional design and decoration. His personal design principles echo an age before modern machine technology and mass production and are a reflection of his childhood spent growing up in a historic homestead in Melbourne's Yarra Valley. His passion for traditional design is evident in his interior decorating style, where his training at Melbourne's Swinburne University combines with skills developed over a lifetime of interest in design. Renowned for their sophisticated blend of vintage furniture and classic interior items, Justin's own home and designs have appeared in a variety of leading magazines and publications including 'Australian Country Style', Melbourne's 'The Age' newspaper and the UK's 'House' magazine. SELLING POINTS: - An invaluable sourcebook that will inspire those wanting to add a touch of the rural lifestyle to their living space - Beautifully photographed examples of French, British, American and Australian country-style architecture and interiors 500 col.
