Naturally Modern: Creating Interiors with Wood, Leather, Stone, and Natural Fabrics [Hardcover]

Andrew Wood (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2000

A style book, a wish book, and a practical how-to guide to creating handsome and functional interiors, Naturally Modern offers a fresh approach to decorating with natural materials, including wood, leather, stone, and textiles like cotton, linen, and wool.

In a world dominated by technology, nature's raw materials are back in fashion0and with them a taste for interiors that minimize clutter and accentuate sensual appeal. Design writer Ros Byam Shaw offers a wealth of useful and inspirational decorating ideas to help the reader bring the colors and textures of nature into the home. As illustrated in some 250 photographs of contemporary American, European, and Asian rooms, natural materials bring a warmth and intimacy to both country and city dwellings-and a look that will wear beyond the vagaries of fashion.

With its emphasis on simplicity, durability, and comfort, this is an interior design manual perfectly suited to today's lifestyles.

ROS BYAM SHAW is a former features editor of World of Interiors. She is now a freelance journalist and writes on design and interiors for Country Life, House & Garden, and various other publications. She lives in London.

ANDREW WOOD specializes in interior and fashion photography.

250 illustrations in full color, 91/4 x 9"

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Toy and Shaw both look at the trend toward the use of natural materials in modern, minimal style domestic interiors. Filled with superb color photographs, Toy's book takes an international look at contemporary minimal style in architect-designed houses that focuses on the use of natural materials as well as an innovative use of glass, light, and color to create a warmer feel. Shaw gives more explanatory information on the use of natural materials in modern interiors that will help even an amateur achieve the look. Beginning with the use of individual elements such as stone, wood, and fabrics, in the second section Shaw shows how these elements can be combined into a design scheme. Shaw provides an international list of resources and Toy an international list of designers and architects. Both are recommended for large interior design collections, Shaw's book would be a good choice for public libraries.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; First edition. edition (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810936682
• ISBN-13: 978-0810936683
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #289,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended reading for the novice homeowner, February 1, 2001

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This review is from: Naturally Modern: Creating Interiors with Wood, Leather, Stone, and Natural Fabrics (Hardcover)

Naturally Modern: Creating Interiors With Wood, Leather, Stone, And Natural Fabrics is a practical how-to guide for creating handsome, functional home interiors using natural materials including wood, leather, stone, as well as textiles such as cotton, linen, and wool. Design writer Ros Shaw's "reader friendly", informative, and occasionally inspiring text is enhanced with 250 photographs of contemporary American, European, and Asian rooms that offer concepts and appearances that are beyond the vagaries of short-term fads and transient fashions. Highly recommended reading for the novice homeowner as well as the experienced interior designer, Naturally Modern is a welcome and invaluable contribution to any personal, professional, and community library interior design reference book collection.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Brings out the nature lover in all of us, December 15, 2000

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This review is from: Naturally Modern: Creating Interiors with Wood, Leather, Stone, and Natural Fabrics (Hardcover)

This books explores ways in which we can substitute man-made materials for those that are found in nature, offering the reasons why nature is almost alwasy best. The book is aimed towards a contemporary design oriented audience, but the ideas can be adjusted to fit most decors. Beautifully photographed and well written, this book is a great addition to any design library.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The review of Naturally modern, November 17, 2000

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This review is from: Naturally Modern: Creating Interiors with Wood, Leather, Stone, and Natural Fabrics (Hardcover)

A fantastic book. Provides lots of information of the various materials and textures and information on how the materials are processed and how to maintain them. Features unique products and accessories like calfskin chessboard and leather tiles.