The essence of "Easy Elegance" is a relaxed, comfortable and stylish home. In "Easy Elegance", Atlanta Bartlett offers a liveable, practical and elegant alternative to the fastchanging parade of interior trends and glossy show homes. The four fundamentals of "Easy Elegance" are comfort, simplicity, function and individuality. Once these elements are in place, Atlanta maps out the five different facets of the look to help you pinpoint the style that suits you best. Choose from the clean lines of Modern Elegance, the cosy comfort of Country Elegance, the quirky appeal of Retro Elegance, the soft sensuality of Feminine Elegance, or the vintage charm of Faded Elegance. Finally Atlanta take you through every room in the house, demonstrating how to put the look into practice. The result is a warm and welcoming home that suits the way we want to live now.
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Atlanta Bartlett is an interiors stylist whose trademark look is accessible and easy-going. She has worked for magazines including Homes & Gardens, Red, and Harpers Bazaar.Atlanta lives in Kent, UK.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By S. Hinton
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book on a whim and it was even better than it seemed at first glance. The cover shot is an eclectic bohemian glam style, but the 'easy elegance' concept applies to multiple styles including modern, country and retro. Bartlett walks you through the concept of 'easy elegance' by reviewing it's four tenets: comfort, simplicity, function and individuality. Then it explains how to establish this in each room of the house.
You'd be surprised what a relief the 'easy elegance' vibe is. It's all about making a functional home full of what you love. It is not about details, paint colors and finishing touches. Bartlett is all about establishing the right vibe in your home, injecting yourself through your choice of furnishings.
It is just the book I've been looking for.
You'd be surprised what a relief the 'easy elegance' vibe is. It's all about making a functional home full of what you love. It is not about details, paint colors and finishing touches. Bartlett is all about establishing the right vibe in your home, injecting yourself through your choice of furnishings.
It is just the book I've been looking for.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Very beautiful book - I recommend it to anyone that loves beautiful interiors. This book would be a great gift. Lovely pictures and well written.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This book didn't compliment my own personal style or decorating approach. I can see where the decorating ideas were easy but I didn't think there was much "elegance." For example, page 74 shows a sofa with a shredded seat cover and faded paint. The author comments this "only add to its allure, giving it character and interest." I can handle the faded paint and possibly faded upholstery but anytime fabric is shredded (a severe tear in this case), I don't see the allure or character and I lost complete interest.
This is more for the person who seeks very easy, simple and relaxed style for their home and not particular in mixing and "not" matching color, style and design. However, great photography in this book.
This is more for the person who seeks very easy, simple and relaxed style for their home and not particular in mixing and "not" matching color, style and design. However, great photography in this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning book
This is the most beautiful and unique decorating book I have ever seen. The designs are a gorgeous mix of styles and colors. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J.A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Current and Not Too Fancy
I was expecting to see some of the same photos, or rooms, like we sometimes do when we have several books by today's popular designers and stylists, but really pleasantly surprised... Read more
Published 23 months ago by GGDallas
5.0 out of 5 stars
insightful and enticing
This is absolutely the best design book I've come across so far, the pictures are so beautifully alluring that in creates a deep curiosity to see what the words actually say to... Read more
Published on September 5, 2009 by Tamara St Fleur
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy Indeed
What is elegance and how can we achieve it in our home? Ms. Bartlett answers this question and guides us on the concepts of simplicity, comfort and function while maintaining... Read more
Published on August 7, 2009 by Ursula Blanks
5.0 out of 5 stars
terrific !
This is truly a great decorating book; I have passed it on to all three of my daughters.
Published on August 7, 2009 by D. Ewell
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