Little Retreats
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Book Overview
A magically photographed collection of cottages, rustic cabins, tree houses, and huts by the sea, with advice and ideas for decorating a small space of your own. Is there anyone who doesn't dream of having a cozy getaway spot within earshot of the surf, high on a hill, deep in the woods, nestled in a suburban garden, or even up a tree? InLittle Retreats, Jane Tilbury invites us into a variety of havens that are just big enough to offer a soothing retreat from the weekday world. Little Retreatstakes us on a magical tour of 100 wonderful architectural idylls in the United States and Europe, showing both interiors and exteriors. It is filled with tips on maximizing a small space, while also making it comfortable and inviting. For example, even in the most primitive cabin, the addition of sumptuous fabrics or delicate embroidery can create a welcoming space. As more people invest in second dwellings and country retreats, they need practical ideas for decorating.Little Retreatsoffers ideas for creating a second home that is both cozy and calming. In the tradition ofThe Not So Big Houseand Chris Madden'sGetaways,Little Retreatslets us visit an imaginative group of hideaways that are within the reach of every dreamer.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0609609025
ISBN13:9780609609026
Release Date:June 2001
Publisher:Clarkson Potter Publishers
Length:159 Pages
Weight:1.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 9.4" x 10.2"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
lots of great ideas: charming spots brought to life
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
a wonderful and diverse photo essay on many small houses around the world. Great detail provided - so great ideas that can be projected into your own project.good writing providing background and approach to each house by its owners, great photos.
Perfect for what it is
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
"Little Retreats" covers what it sets out to do. It's not a house plan or how-to book---and it doesn't claim to be. It succeeds in the task the author set for it, with pictures of charming, whimsical, personal homes. Places are quaint without lapsing over into funky and the text is concise. Looking through it is like a tiny vacation as one imagines having a private space of one's own as a refuge. I rated it at four stars instead of five because while I like it, I'm not passionately in love with it or transformed by it. (The recently released "Storybook Style" raises the bar for perfection in a home & garden book, in my opinion.) It's an enjoyable book and I'm glad to have it in my collection.
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