Diamond Baratta Design [Hardcover]

William Diamond (Author), Anthony Baratta (Author), Dan Shaw (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 22, 2006

Diamond Baratta is one of the hottest design teams around and they are regularly featured in Architectural Digest, the New York Times, House and Garden and Veranda magazines. Dubbed "Decorating's Dynamic Duo" by House Beautiful, William Diamond and Anthony Baratta are known for enlarged scale and genius color interpretation. Theirs is a bold, vivid, vivacious style that is not for the faintheartedt. They are also known for their gold-medal perfection and have developed a stable of craftspeople, fabric weavers, rug braiders, needlepoint artists and metal artisans who can meet their stringent standards. These high standards have guaranteed them innumerable happy repeat clients. They are also beloved for their fearless playfulness. They often build their designs around motifs: cowboy-print fabrics and other western icons in the Rockies; lighthouses and other nautical symbols on the seacoast or giant Parcheesi and chess-board patterns on rugs, pillows, and upholstery. Chapters in the book are broken down by theme, such as Young Moderns, Folk Art, Bold Themes, Modern Pastels and Traditional Elegance. With 275 full-color photographs, each spread is a visual feast that will keep pages turning.

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About the Author

Dubbed "Decorating's Dynamic Duo" by House Beautiful, William Diamond and Anthony Baratta are known for enlarged scale and genius color interpretation. Diamond Baratta now has signature collections with Lee Jofa and Stark Carpet. Among their many accolades is being named on the list of Architectural Digest's "Top 100 Architects and Interior Designers."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Bulfinch; Stated First Edition edition (September 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821257366
• ISBN-13: 978-0821257364
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 1 x 11.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best decorating book I've ever bought!, September 23, 2006

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Judith H. Brinckerhoff (East Greenwich, RI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diamond Baratta Design (Hardcover)

I have clipped Diamond and Baratta pictures from magazines for years. But nothing prepared me for the arrival of their first book!

As a decorative painter and homeowner who loves to decorate, this book is simply superb! I have more than 100 decorating books, and none of them compare to the joy, exuberance, and warmth that the Diamond and Baratta rooms exhibit. The colors are bright and happy, while the rooms themselves invite the reader in. There's enough inspiration going on to keep a person busy for months - with a museum's worth of pictures. The first few passes through the book are almost overwhelming. If you can't have a cup of coffee actually sitting in one of those gorgeous places, you can have one while looking at them! The layout, paper quality, and photography are superior. Oddly enough, I found the most understated and least exciting part of the entire book is the cover....it gives little clue to the wonders within.

For a homeowner, collector, interior designer, or booklover - this is a great find! Highly recommmend!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book, incredible designers!, September 29, 2006

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Veronica Sanders "veronicasanders" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diamond Baratta Design (Hardcover)

I am floored by the interior design of Diamond Baratta and this book is filled with page after page of incredible rooms. Even if your own taste is more on the mild side--check out this book because it could very well convert you to bringing pizzazz and excitement into your own home. Highly recommended!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Joie de vivre decorating style!!! Buy it!!, September 8, 2006

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Mary T. Rutter - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diamond Baratta Design (Hardcover)

I waited for this book to publish after seeing some of their work in magazines-when you see their work you know it b/c of their precision to detail. To be honest-isn't that why you hire a decorator and honestly no one does it quite like these guys!!!

Their pinks are VERY pink- yellows Very yellow but NO ONE does BLUE like these guys do BLUE and that is worth the price of admission!!!!!Enter their world you won't be disappointed!