Spanish Houses: Rustic Mediterranean Style
Books / Hardcover
Books › House & Home › Decorating
ISBN: 0847829138 / Publisher: Rizzoli, January 2007
Reveals the eclectic blend of rustic and luxury elements, vivid colors, casual elegance, simplicity, and the textural contrasts of stucco, terracotta, and wood that exemplify the classic Mediterranean qualities of Spanish homes, combining vivid, full-color photography with detailed descriptions of integral stylistic basics, such as gardens, furnishings, color, architectural elements, and accessories.
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Vivid colors, rustic simplicity, and the textural contrasts of wood, terra-cotta, and stucco are the hallmarks of the casual elegance of classic Spanish houses. The Spanish approach to residential style is a mixture of luxury and rusticity-wooden beams complement whitewashed ceilings, and worn leather furniture is set off against Moorish arches and wrought ironwork. The vibrant photos and detailed, practical text explore all the elements that become integral parts of a living space, from windows to doors, floors to ceilings, furniture to accessories and even gardens. From romantic homes in Spain's woodsy sierras to grand manors in the southern plains, many of these estates boast unusual features like hidden courtyard gardens or secluded balconies. None are ever open to the public.
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