The Natural Home is a place where natural materials and motifs are the key elements of a decorating style that is a joy to live with and a joy to behold. Influential art director and stylist Hans Blomquist starts off by exploring the essence of his style. In Texture, he revels in the textures and patinas of natural materials. Still Life reveals Hans' passion for creating displays that showcase treasured pieces, while Plants and Flowers celebrates the beauty of nature and the cycles of the natural world. Colour presents his favourite earthy, natural colour palette, which provides the perfect backdrop for hits of brighter natural hues. In the second part of the book, Homes, through a series of case studies, Hans explores houses and apartments that showcase the beautiful simplicity and elegance of the natural look.
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Hans Blomquist is a art director and stylist whose evocative, painterly style is highly sought after by many prestigious brands. Hans started out working for IKEA in Sweden and ended up art directing their catalogue. His clients include Harrods, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, H&M and IKEA.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By kitty kat
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This is one amazingly beautiful book. I love it. The pictures are earthy and luscious. The color pallet is truly stunning. I was hoping that the author had more books available but sadly, this seems to be his only one. Bare essentials and great design. Everything is well loved and cherished. Everything is appreciated for what it is. Everything is respected for it's natural elegance and history. This is definitely a dreamy and delicious book. A book to be savored and looked through again and again and again. Don't miss it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By H. P. Le
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This is a beautiful book with things twice touched. The loveliness of the past is the anchor of this enchanting read. I love old things, things that have a history, things that you wonder about. Just a simple read when life is a little bit hectic. Highly recommended it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This book is SO gorgeous I just can't leave it alone! I love the muted, artistic interiors that the author has assembled. As a person very sensitive to color and visual stimulation I am drawn to the peaceful, quiet rooms he has included. I love his descriptions and his aesthetic. I love how many of the homes have a pared down look and yet are so warm and inviting, and all show such interesting textures. The workshop he shows is very intriguing as well. I would just love to crawl inside this world he has created, and I find myself noticing some of the things I have done in my own home that are similar and am inspired by many of his ideas to do more, to be braver.
This is my FAVORITE book on home decor that I have ever owned, and I hope to see more from this author in the future!
This is my FAVORITE book on home decor that I have ever owned, and I hope to see more from this author in the future!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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For those us who love to play up texture, monochromatic color is the best way to do it. Rooms with a past; lived in, rustic and elegant all at once, the photography shows a vision, an idea of living not often experienced for interiors.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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As an assemblage artist, I am always searching for visual inspiration. This book is one that I will refer to again and again...it just beautiful!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I like to browse thru this book when I need inspiration to get my house in order again. beautiful examples of simplicity and a wonderful use of gray.
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This is the aesthetic I was looking for - it really made me relax about trying to get things "just right", and realize a lot more happens if you let things be themselves. I'm using it for ideas about using some antiques that I have to display in the Nursery where I work - it will be a very useful guide.
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This is a gorgeous table top book...the photos are wonderful...I read it again and again...
Thanks for the nice copy and the quick shipping.
Thanks for the nice copy and the quick shipping.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Photo of beat-up stuff.
I expected more. Instead it is really a tour of one man's junk collections. Not as satisfying as it could be.
Published 3 months ago by Wally, Family Professor
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not what i thought
Not really feeling it. I was hoping for some new ideas but was really not inspired. I guess the one benefit - i left my reading feeling like i have license to do anything I want... Read more
Published 5 months ago by smt
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not as expected
I'm not sure what I thought this would be, I love decorating books, but this was not to my liking.
Published 9 months ago by LaurieLee
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