Colefax & Fowler's Interior Inspirations

Having seen interior shots of homes decorated by the late Roger Banks-Pye I was quite keen to see a collected body of his work. It was as impressive as I thought it would be. Quirky - yes, inspiring - definitely, Banks-Pye would have gone on to be one of the major names in decorating and design. From his unique treatment of his apartment (formerly owned by Somerset Maugham) to his signature blue and white style found in his country home, everything about Interior Inspirations merely made one want to see more of his design principles. A very good idea source, and sadly, the sole compendium of Banks-Pye's work. Don't miss this classic if you like rooms that are warm, inviting, and eccentrically eclectic!

I have collected decorating books for many years, and this book is my all-time favorite. Banks-Pye's exquisite taste, combined with his humor, originality, and style, are reflected on every page. For those of us who cannot afford to hire a professional decorator, but want to create a comfortable, inviting, well-appointed home, this book is a treasure trove of ideas. My decorating budget is far, far less than that of a Banks-Pye client, yet I have been able to adopt a number of his suggestions. Although Banks-Pye is, sadly, no longer with us, his charm endures in these pages. If upper-crust British-style decorating appeals to you, you can't go wrong with this book.

IN THIS MOST STIMULATING BOOK ON INTERIOR DECORATION, ROGER BANKS-PYE INVITES US INTO HIS THOUGHTS AND WORLD OF CREATIVE THINKING. IT INSPIRES ONE TO USE A VERY ECLECTIC MIX OF FABRIC, COLOUR, CLASSIC ANTIQUES AND JUNK YARD FINDS, TO MAKE A VERY INTERESTING,LIVED-IN HOME. AS WITH ALL GREAT ARTISTS, HIS LIFE WAS SHORT LIVED,THE WORLD HAD ONLY BEGUN TO APPRECIATE AND LEARN ABOUT HIS INCREDIBLE TALENT. HAVING KNOWN ROGER FOR MANY YEARS THIS BOOK ALLOWS A MINUTE GLIMPSE INTO HIS VERY UNIQUE WORLD OF STYLE .

I wondered whether this book might be a bit too high-brow when I first got it, but I immediately fell in love with the Banks-Pye charm and style. His creativity inspired me most. Is there another designer brave enough to cover a floor in chintz or upholster a chair with the fabric intentionally turned inside-out? There's a particular boldness about his decorating style which is encouraging to those of us who tend to under-do things. How refreshing to gather some new rules of thumb from such a witty person