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John Saladino's powerful new book, Villa, is nothing less than a master class in interior and garden design by one of the world's most distinguished architectural designers.

It focuses on the stone ruin in the California hills looking over the Pacific that he has painstakingly refashioned as his dream house. It shows how his principles and passions guided him through the five-year process of reconstruction, restoration and decoration of the house and its gardens.

With the aid of groundplans, drawings, photographs of the house in the 1920s, as it looked when he first bought it and during reconstruction, the author traces the architectural work involved.

Then, in a superbly illustrated tour of the house and grounds, he proves that he practices what he has preached for more than thirty years. He juxtaposes light and dark, old and new, classical and modern, monumental and miniscule, hard and soft, to create the serenely timeless interiors and gardens that are his hallmark.

Included with the book is a DVD tour of the house and garden, with a commentary by the author.

Reviews.

The infrared photos Mr Saladino includes among the colour ones are ghostly and lovely, and Mr Saladino's interiors are as painterly as ever. - New York Times

The volume - "lavish" is an insufficient adjective - ought to inspire anyone planning a move, but, we warn you, it sets the bar very high. - Times

Part of the pleasure of Villa is the detail - every photograph is carefully captioned giving an idea or a lesson, from a master craftesman. - Daily Telegraph

Luxury, lake views, and the art of living well make this magical place a unique, iconic, and evocative destination that fills the eyes and inspires the mind.

“The location of the earthly Paradise has never been established with certainty but it could truly be around here.” —Herb Caen

Home to the aristocracy for centuries, after princesses, marquises, sultans, and tsars, since 1873 Villa d’Este in Cernobbio has become one of the most fascinating and celebrated hotels in the world. A magical place of emotions, it has fascinated famous guests such as Joséphine Baker, Rita Hayworth, Bette Davis, Lauren Bacall, Gene Kelly, Robert Mitchum, Ava Gardner, Alfred Hitchcock, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Frank Sinatra, Maria Callas, and Aristotle Onassis.

Villa d’Este is considered one of the most beautiful examples of sixteenth-century Lombard architecture, overlooking one of the most romantic lakes, Lake Como. Designed by Tibaldi, the villa is immersed in a park with centuries-old plants where you can admire the Nymphaeum, the Fountain of Hercules, and the Temple of Telemachus. In its halls, you can find decorations by Andrea Appiani and works of art from the nineteenth century, some of which are from the school of Canova.

About the Author:

Guido Taroni grew up in the family villa on Lake Como, where he developed his love of beauty, colors, and shapes that would become the subject of his photographic research.

In her newest book, Villa Decor, Betty Lou Phillips discusses how to mix styles, furnishings, inspirations, and colors from different eras and locations to create the looks for which the French and Italian people are known--wisps of elegance, hints of regal color, textures that delight and inspire. Villa Decor illustrates the mastery of the fabled French way of melding the past with the present so each is seen in the best possible light, as well as the uncanny Italian knack of linking rooms effortlessly with patterns and palettes without detracting from the furnishings or objets d'art, capturing a trend in American decorating. Betty Lou Phillips demonstrates how to virtuously juxtapose various periods and styles in widely diverse, satisfying rooms that are never dull or predictable. Quiet French elegance, Italian romance, and the simplicity of sweet life--la dolce vita.

Contents:
Connecticut Country House
Padaro Lane
Laurel Avenue Garden
Clewley Street Garden
Mr & Mrs Brown Project
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Oak Savanna Vineyards
Monmouth Plantation
Trepanier Manor
Hastings House Country Estate

For over 100 years, "Country Life" has regularly covered British gardens and gardening - but it has also featured fine gardens made abroad, particularly those in the Mediterranean region. Kathryn Bradley-Hole has visited gardens in the South of France and all over mainland Italy, but also in North Africa, Sicily, Greece and Spain, and unearthed the absorbing stories behind their creation and development. More than 35 glorious locations are featured here, illustrated with stunning archive photographs from the Country Life Picture Library. They include private residences in Greece, Spain and Italy, and the iconic gardens of the French Riviera - including Villa Maryland on Cap Ferrat, La Leopolda at Beaulieu, the novelist Edith Wharton's own villa garden at Hyeres and Auguste Renoir's home at Cagnes-sur-mer. The book also reveals, uniquely, the fabulous colonial and Arabic gardens of Algeria, a troubled region that has been unknown and out of bounds to present generations, which Kathryn revisited and re-photographed in 2005.

Project Introduction:

006-029 - American Styles
030-099 - Neo-classical Style
100-147 - Southeast-Asian Style
148-197 - Neo-Chinese Style
198-225 - British & French Style
226-271 - Mediterranean Style
271-320 - Modern Simplicity

Illustrated with a generous selection of stunning photographs, this beautiful volume takes us behind the scenes to explore a side of Morocco that is largely hidden to outsiders.

Villas and Courtyard Houses of Morocco lifts the veil on secret paradises from fantastic palaces in Fez and Essaouira to middle-class riads in Marrakech and converted casbahs in the southern oases.

The book showcases exquisite interiors that combine rich materials such as cedar and marble; luxurious carpets and textiles; filigree carving and vibrant colour palettes. Also featured is the remarkable mosaicwork found in the central courtyard gardens and patios that form the heart of the Moroccan house.

Accompanying these sumptuous views is a vivid history of the country’s residential architecture and its fascinating mix of Andalusian, Arab and Saharan influences.

Frank Missotten Villabouw verwezenlijkt al jaren prachtige klassewoningen in de typische stijl van de Kempen. Dit boek geeft een indrukwekkend overzicht van hun mooiste nieuwbouw- en verbouwprojecten, van villa tot kasteelhoeve.
Hoe kun je de klassieke stijl verzoenen met hedendaagse luxe en comfort? De interieurs met exclusieve, authentieke elementen als massieve deuren, eikenhouten trappen en vloeren in kerkdal worden smaakvol in beeld gebracht door topfotografen Cees Roelofs en BOA Fotografie.

Frank Missotten's beautiful houses carry with them the best of times past in materials and craftsmanship. But each one of them finds its way without difficulty to the present time, in modern comfort and design, and with much love for contemporary art. 'Villas' gives an impressive overview of the most beautiful newly built and restoration projects, from villas to castle farmhouses. Their interiors too, with exclusive, authentic elements such as massive doors, oak staircases and floors in honed black slate are tastefully illustrated by top photographer Cees Roelofs.

Frank Missotten has been creating stylish villas for 25 years. He knows infallibly how to interpret his clients' wishes into a building, whether they want a classic or austere look, or prefer a cosy one. At the same time each house finds its way effortlessly into the present time, to modern comfort and design, and with a great love for contemporary art. Each one of his houses is the result of carefully thought-out custom-made work. Both newly built homes and renovations and the total furnishing of detached houses or apartments are on his list of achievements, with a passionate eye for detail.

The room-by-room tour of the best of this new, gentle decoration shows hundreds of ideas on how to make the most of rough-hewn rural pieces, gentle colors, cosy cushions and throws and the best of patchwork and folk art from both Britain and the US. Starting with the living rooms and moving to the family center, the kitchen, through dreamy restful bedrooms and finally focussing on the country garden, this key trend of understated chic combines the witty eclecticism of thrift-store treasures, inherited family furniture, and the fun of a kitsch surprise with the modern sophistication of bold florals and artful styling.The Cabbages & Roses look creates a retreat that is truly elegant, truly relaxing, and a beautiful way to live. Interior fashions and fads come and go, but there will be always be a place for classic country style. Vintage Chic shows you the very best of traditional shabby chic and inspires you to create this timeless and accessible look in your own home. These are interiors in which to retreat and relax, the embodiment of comfort and charm that create an oasis of gentle calm, whether you live in an urban terrace or an apartment block. The return to prettiness and rural tranquility is masterminded by Christina Strutt, who runs the interiors firm Cabbages & Roses.

French design is rich in the exceptional details that make a home unique. Drawing inspiration from the most creative antique shops found throughout France, this book is a treasure-trove of ideas for incorporating that inimitable French style into any interior. This book features objects found in all regions of Francefrom the celebrated flea markets of Paris to the charming antique shops of Provenceand provides a visually stunning catalog of ideas that capture the spirit of vintage French style. From the quirky charm of a mismatched tea service to the graphic simplicity of wooden printers typefaces; from the bright charm of Provençal print fabrics to the faded glamour of distressed gilding, the many enticing facets of timeless French style are on display.