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At these luxury hostelries, you’ll receive the levels of comfort and convenience you’d expect from the finest hotels, but you’ll also feel revitalized thanks to their emphasis on relaxation and wellness. Whether a fully equipped spa, where you’ll receive an array of pampering treatments, or a kitchen that emphasizes healthy and invigorating menus, here are some destinations where you can be sure to leave feeling better than when you checked in.

* An indispensable guide to a select collection of luxury spa and wellness hotels
* Appealing to both those who plan to recharge their batteries at one of these exclusive destinations, and those who fantasize about doing so

614 color photographs

What makes a luxury hotel "top of the world?" The answers might include exquisite linens, museum-quality furniture, stunning surroundings, and of course, impeccable standards and exacting attention to detail. This selection of the world's very best lodgings profiles the ultimate in accommodations across the globe. This generously proportioned addition to teNeues' Luxury Hotels series contains an extensive selection of delectable hotel interiors, exteriors and surroundings. Perhaps only a select few will ever get to stay here, but now many more can dream of doing so. This special double edition is over 400 pages in length.

300 color photographs

* Essential for all lovers of luxurious homes
* A sourcebook for professionals and homeowners alike

350 color photographs

Days by the beach mean relaxation and a chance to swim and sunbathe. It’s a laid-back existence, far from the pressures of modern living. Although life is more casual in the luxury beach houses of this lavishly illustrated volume, it’s still very sophisticated. These select ocean-side living spaces show that you really can have it all. A sumptuous array of interiors and exteriors will inspire you to create an idyllic beach retreat, or give your own waterfront abode an overhaul. Of course, this book is also for daydreamers content just to imagine their own castle by the sands…

650 color photographs

The latest in teNeues' Luxury Houses series, this generously proportioned volume focuses on the most select residences around the world. With stunning settings, sumptuous materials, sophisticated architectural detailing and interiors, these truly are homes to die for. Each house offers a unique perspective on what's possible if both money and taste abound. Lavishly illustrated with an array of stunning photographs, this book is sure to inspire luxury touches in even the humblest of dwellings.

* A round-up of the very finest houses in existence
* Inspiration and ideas for all those who appreciate architecture and design

286 color photographs

Castles conjure up a wealth of images: fairytale fantasies, military bastions, or quaint remnants of a distant past. Whatever your personal associations, the following exploration of Germany's privately-owned castles is sure to intrigue and inspire you. This striking volume introduces the reader to the noteworthy personalities, the whimsical eccentricities and the rich culture found within each of the noble homes. You will learn of the contribution to society each generation has made, and may be inspired to wonder at our own generation's legacy. Jeannette Countess Beissel von Gymnich presents the spirit of each of these historic dwellings by introducing the reader to the history, romance and culture as well as the modern relevance encountered in each of these magnificent structures.

Countess Jeannette Beissel von Gymnich, American author, was born in Bonn and raised in Germany, USA and Argentina. She lives at Satzvey Castle near Cologne where she and her husband organize large historical festivals.

* A visual treat for art lovers and history buffs alike
* An original exploration of German history, culture, and contemporary life-style

Selected works, both in a contemporary and a timeless style, of one of the main Belgian construction and renovation firms: b+ villas.

The unique co-operation between the architect, study bureau and contractor allows a custom-made total package to be offered to clients, in which the design, construction, project coordination, detailed finish, interior design, decoration, garden laying and even the relocation and upkeep of the villa can be included.
"Luxury Living" doesn't only refer to the luxury villas that b+ villas builds, but also to the feeling they give to their clients: the experience of the whole building process, from the creation to the finished house, must be a pleasant and enjoyable manner of working for both the client and the working team.

Посмотреть избранные развороты книги Luxury Living by B+ Villas  в pdf-формате.

Restrained elegance is timeless, whether in the setting of a castle, villa, apartment or cottage

Here is a luxurious compendium of minimalist but grand properties of all styles, photographed by the celebrated Fritz von der Schulenburg

The book presents an extraordinary range of properties from around the world, from Baroque-style Swedish palaces to stone houses on Lamu, from Loire Valley châteaux to whitewashed holiday homes on Patmos. Whatever the location, period or style, all the rooms share a captivating simplicity that defines contemporary taste.

Chapters on Rhythm, Colour, Light, Space, Texture and Composition outline the essential elements, followed by gloriously photographed examples and quotes from personalities in the world of interior design, among them David Collins, Nicholas Haslam, John Stefanidis, and Axel Vervoordt.

Complete with a source directory of contact details, this is both an inspiring and practical volume guaranteed to appeal to anyone interested in homes and interiors.

220 color photographs

Veritable treasure troves of intriguing plants and architectural details, these exceptional gardens from around the world define the highest standards of horticultural excellence. See what's possible when an estate-sized area is your canvas. Showcasing a variety of climates, vegetation and landscapes, this is a compendium of the best gardens bar none. Borrowing from tradition, or breaking new ground, these dynamic spaces offer inspiration for novice and expert alike.

* The ideal gift for gardening enthusiasts
* A valuable source of horticultural inspiration