Perfect English Farmhouse celebrates the characteristic style and fascinating history of the classic farmhouse and shows how to turn your own home into a welcoming retreat. Farmhouse is a word that conjures an array of appealing associations: fresh eggs and baby lambs, chunky beams and flagged floors, cream teas and harvest suppers, a place of welcome and plenty. With their generous kitchens and meandering layout, the architectural informality of the farmhouse suits modern lifestyles. Through a series of case studies, Perfect English Farmhouse explores contemporary farmhouse style. The book is divided into chapters according to style: Organic, Traditional, Farm Fresh, No Frills and Funky, and at the end of each chapter a spread highlights the key elements of that particular decorative look. There is also a comprehensive listing of suppliers to help readers create their very own perfect farmhouse style.
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Ros Byam Shaw is the author of Perfect English, Perfect English Cottage and Farrow & Ball Living with Colour (all Ryland Peters & Small).
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the perfect book if you have a free afternoon or evening to curl up on the sofa and just enjoy - it feels like a treat to hold it and turn the pages! It's a substantial book, the pages are glossy and thick, and the large size shows off the stunning photos very well.
It is divided into chapters showing different types of farmhouse from traditional to modern styles that have ideas for how to make a farmhouse that is both funky and traditional. I was a bit worried before I bought this book that the houses would be very grand. I was pleased to see that the looks are achievable and comfortable rather than imposing and I'm looking forward to incorporating them in my house! There are some very beautiful homes in here. An inspiring book!
It is divided into chapters showing different types of farmhouse from traditional to modern styles that have ideas for how to make a farmhouse that is both funky and traditional. I was a bit worried before I bought this book that the houses would be very grand. I was pleased to see that the looks are achievable and comfortable rather than imposing and I'm looking forward to incorporating them in my house! There are some very beautiful homes in here. An inspiring book!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Francesca
Format:Hardcover
I disagree with the last review and did not find it churning out at all The photographs were lovely and very atmospheric. However, I did not purchase the previous two books so cannot really compare. I would love to live in any one of these houses and have found the shots inspiring - I now dream of owning my own farmhouse. Just have to win the lottery.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in old farmhouses and interesting interiors - especially the Baroque home of Mark Brazier-Jones - another dream is being invited to a party in that fantastic dining hall - all very Baronial but stylish and relaxed at the same time - the chandeliers look enormous but work fantastically well to create what looks like a warm and welcoming yet grand and glamorous atmosphere.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in old farmhouses and interesting interiors - especially the Baroque home of Mark Brazier-Jones - another dream is being invited to a party in that fantastic dining hall - all very Baronial but stylish and relaxed at the same time - the chandeliers look enormous but work fantastically well to create what looks like a warm and welcoming yet grand and glamorous atmosphere.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By PUNCH1978
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Another edition to her "Perfect Series" and Ros Byham Shaw certainly doesn't disappoint.Everything you've always imagined about an English Farmhouse is here with more besides and that is the real attraction of this book. One or two of the houses featured have been completely fashioned by some well to do designer in typical designer fashion but the real gems are the ones were the owners have lavished energy, enthusiasm and imagination into creating there dream abodes.My tip is to read this book more than once because everytime I read it I learn just a little bit more.My only small gripe is that it would be nice to have a floorplan of each house in order to gain a better appreciation of how all the rooms fit together.
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My own home
I feel that these pages show my own home as it exists in my head ,,,, I am keeping it by my bedside to fuel my dreams ,,, thank you
Published 2 months ago by Stephanie Murray
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Fabulous
Wonderful book full of detailed pictures. Lots of ideas, great presentation of the different houses with lots of interesting historical facts.
Published 2 months ago by Alex Joel
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Another delightful Interior design book
Another Ros Byam Shaw interior design book. Again fabulour photography, the pictures are big, clear and well lit so everything is visible. Go out and buy this book!
Published 5 months ago by Henrietta Byrne
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A nice survey, but the photos are sometimes disappointing
This book's predecessor - The Perfect English Cottage - was a real winner, mainly because it was adorned with many extremely fine photographs, which made it a joy to look at. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Triestino
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First Class Inspiration
I almost didn't buy this book because of a previous reviewer's comment about it being formulaic and too similar to her other books. Read more
Published 7 months ago by MTSS
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Perfect English farmhouse
Great photography and well produced. Prefered other books from author, 'Perfect English' & 'Perfect English Cottage'! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Nicholas
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