Classic English Interiors [Hardcover]

Henrietta Spencer-Churchill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 13, 2003

Classic English Interiors is a sumptuous showcase for a distinctive style that is now as popular in Manhattan as in the country houses of England.

Written by The Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, the book is divided into two parts. The first half reveals the private and the pubic side of Blenheim Palace, her ancestral home, explores the country houses of Oxfordshire from which Lady Henrietta drew much of her inspiration and features selections from Woodstock Designs portfolio. Her fascinating text reveals life behind the scenes in some of Britain's most beautiful country houses. Hundreds of specially commissioned photographs show she translated the confident sweep of classic English style to produce homes of great elegance; comfortable family spaces; fresh, simple schemes and smart, stylish ones.

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About the Author

Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill is the elder daughter of the 11th Duke of Marlborough, whose family home is Blenheim Palace. Her interest in interior design began when at the age of 16 she traveled to study fine art and languages in Florence and Paris. Later she returned to England to finish her formal studies at the world-famous Inchbald School of Design.

One of the world's leading interior photographers, Andreas von Einsiedel was born in Heidelberg and is now based in the USA for magazine assignments for House & Garden, Homes & Gardens, Stern, Ambiente, Architektur & Wohnen, Art magazine and Madame. The very best names in English interior decorations--Nina Campbell, Colefax & Fowler, John Stefanidis and Laura Ashley--are among her clients.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Rizzoli (September 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847815706
• ISBN-13: 978-0847815708
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 0.9 x 12 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #445,013 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a MUST in ANY LIBRARY!, February 7, 2003

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This review is from: Classic English Interiors (Hardcover)

A book of grace and perfect taste. A good book to come back to when you need another idea... end tables, curtains, carpets, furniture placement...... lovely ideas...ideas that can work in a small apartment, modest colonial or grand house..... it's the 1 book in my collection of 50 or more interior design books that I would NOT sell... it is my favorite....

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent photography and content!, March 11, 1998

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This review is from: Classic English Interiors (Hardcover)

Classic English Interiors is a great book depicting the more upper-scale homes/interiors of England. The photos are exceptionally good too. If you are contemplating using English style in your decorating scheme, this is surely a good book of information and photos.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic English Interiors, February 4, 2000

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This review is from: Classic English Interiors (Hardcover)

Very beautiful book, I enjoy looking at it, lovely (mostly formal) drapery ideas, but for the money, I wish I could have checked it out at the library.