House and Garden, March 2002
Ashley Hicks's account of his working relationship with his wife Allegra. The book is an exploration of creative inspiration, process and outcome...
The English Home, March 2002
...a pair of serious designers but ones who have refreshing respect for the limitations of budget... true to its title, it conjures up a little gold dust.
Library Journal 2002
Ashley Hicks and his wife, Allegra, a popular and successful design team... make this book a great addition to interior design collections.
Product Description
The Alchemy of Design considers the interior vision of two talented designers whose approach is inspired by a restrained, classic style juxtaposed with vibrant edges of ethnic and modern elements. For those to whom contemporary stark minimalism goes too far, this is an enduring, sophisticated and modern look that does not require reassessment with each season. The Hicks' style is free-flowing and organic, their advice on how to improve the fabric of an interior being both inspirational and easy to follow. The final section of the book concentrates on a series of case studies showing the reader a chain of before-and-after-sequences which highlight the simple things you can do to transform the interior of your home.
About the Author
Ashley Hicks is an architect and decorator. Allegra Hicks is a decorative painter and designer of fabrics, carpets and furniture. Together they have formed an internationally acclaimed design partnership and are celebrated for their idiosyncratic design style based on a fresh approach to classical touches.
