Product Description

Jane Cumberbatch's unique approach to decoration is based on the timeless appeal of all things simple and natural. Pure Style pioneered the trend for uncluttered interiors. With its advocacy of clean outlines, crisp fabrics and natural materials, it reaches beyond the bounds of interior decoration, offering a new way of living that is resourceful and economical. With photographs by Henry Bourne, the book shows which colours, fabrics, textures, items of furniture, decorative objects and lighting are appropriate to the style - and goes on to demonstrate how to bring them together to create your own interpretation of the look.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #163233 in Books
• Published on: 2005-01-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 143 pages

Amazon.com
"Focusing on all things simple and pure, echoing the current trend toward uncluttered interiors with clean outlines, crisp fabrics, and natural materials," designer Jane Cumberbatch's unique approach to interior design captured the imaginations of millions in 1996 with the release of her book Pure Style. Now, the essence of Cumberbatch's design ideas is brought to life in photographs and words in this classic wall calendar. From a simple dining room scene to a cozy blue-and-white bedroom, a gathering of lavender sprigs on antique lace to a kitchen in classic white, noted photographer Harry Bourne's pictures speak to the "aesthetic and the sensual of everyday life." Brief explanatory text noting the design elements accompanies the photos and completes this beautiful calendar.

About the Author
Jane Cumberbatch is a former Home Editor of House & Garden who contributes to magazines such as Elle Decoration, Telegraph Magazine, Sunday Telegraph Magazine and Homes & Property (Evening Standard). Her other books include Pure Style Outside (also Ryland Peters & Small, and now available as a compact).

Customer Reviews

Beauty On Every Page
I love this book! Simple and beautiful, it is a balm for the soul. I read it while sipping a cup of tea and then again in bed and again and again since. There are so many inspirational ideas to choose from and there is a feeling of having gone back to basic comfort and real enjoyment of the things with which we choose to surround ourselves.

It has gone of my list of books to give the people I love.

Great book with lots of ideas
I have had this book for many years and the styles don't date at all.
It uses a lot of white and light colours in its interia. It has a mixure of old and new furniture and styles.

There is a section on how to cover your chairs.

great help
If you are tired of following every style fashion (you know: this spring you have to do fuchsia and spring green, next autumn everything has to turn brown and spring 2006 your interior should be yellow) this is a really appetising book for getting new ideas. Perhaps some of the info is like "duh.. I already knew that!" But on the other hand, sometimes you need to be reminded of the obvious. Or sometimes you need to get a bit of assurance, that your way of looking at things is actually o.k. This book does it both.

Jane Cumberbatch gives good information and a "good feel". The style is really pure and simple. Fuss free and logical. You can throw out fashion dictates and follow your own ideas. It made a lot of sense to me and me and my family are enjoying our "new house" tremendously