'City of Light', 'City of Mystery', 'City of Romance' – of course, it must be Paris. No other European capital city has the same allure, charm and plethora of pleasures to be searched for and delightfully discovered. For while Paris’s public buildings are there for all to admire, there is another, more secret Paris that is not so easy to find. Unlike London, or many other busy cities, Paris has always hidden much of its domestic charm behind tantalisingly closed doors – heavy wooden doors – that can only be accessed through keys, codes or the interrogation of suspicious concierges. Behind those doors are houses and apartments grouped round courtyards and gardens, which remain unseen by all except for those in the know, until now.
Hidden Paris opens the door to some of these secret interiors – both the old and the new, the classic and the quirky – and sheds a light on how Parisians really live.

About the Author:

Caroline Clifton-Mogg is an experienced journalist who specializes in interior design, antiques and gardens. She is the author of many books, including the previous books in this series, Modern Retro and Modern Country, The White Home, Set with Style, China and Glass, The Curtain Design Sourcebook, Decorating with Antiques, Textile Style and A Passion for Collecting, and writes regularly for a number of magazines and newspapers. She lives in London.

A comprehensive guide to designing, decorating and furnishing your home.

Every room in the house presents its own specific challenges as well as presenting a plethora of choices when it comes to choosing important (and expensive) elements such as flooring and lighting. Whether it's a stylish but practical kitchen floor or plenty of hardworking bedroom storage, in Space Works hard-working expert advice is on hand from Caroline Clifton-Mogg, Joanna Simmons, and Rebecca Tanqueray. Every room is discussed in detail and the topics covered range from galley kitchens and bedroom lighting to choosing sanitary ware for bathrooms and creating children's work spaces for homework and crafting. Each chapter approaches planning and designing a hardworking and successful space, tackles the practicalities of the subject, and provides a wealth of inspiration when it comes to making those tricky decorative decisions.

About the Author

Caroline Clifton-Mogg writes about interior design, gardens and other subjects. She contributes to magazines, and her books include French Country Living, Tuscan Escapes, The Comforts of Home and A Space of My Own (all Ryland Peters & Small). She lives in Notting Hill.

This is a beautiful book that distils the natural comfort and easy charm found in all aspects of French rural life. The first part of the book, The Elements, explores the ingredients that make up the whole, including the sutble colour palette of soft warm greys, cloudy pinks and misty greens, the traditional materials, the furniture and the textiles. The second part, The Spaces, looks at the overall style, beginning in the heart of the French home, the kitchen and dining area, before moving on to explore living rooms, halls and corridors, bedrooms and bathrooms, and outdoor rooms.

A building may be beautiful but our homes are also defined by our possessions – without them our living quarters have no personality. It is only when our books and photographs, pictures and cushions are in place that our houses and flats become real homes. All in the Detail provides hundreds of ideas for affordable finishing touches that will enhance the elegance and individuality of your home.

Caroline Clifton-Mogg looks at the principles of display and arrangement, of the importance of scale, and how to edit your possessions so they make the maximum impact, in chapters including Pictures, Mirrors and Other Wall Art; Flowers and Plants; Soft Furnishings; China and Glass; and Living (encompassing Living with Books; Mantelpieces and Fireplaces; and Lighting). Finally, there is a chapter exploring Decorative Collections. From hanging pictures to arranging quirky collections, from displaying textiles to making the most of mantelpieces, Caroline will inspire you to add finishing touches with confidence and flair.

Tuscan Escapes is a spectacular celebration of one the best-loved and most alluring regions of Italy. Featuring an array of beautiful homes from across the region, the book is divided into four parts, each paying tribute to a different style of home. Natural Charm features rustic houses, characterized by an earthy decorative palette, whose interior design is rooted in the ancient rural traditions of Tuscany. Stylish Simplicity looks at modern interpretations of Tuscan style – from a high-ceilinged barn, now a light and airy loft, to a converted village school. Classic Elegance focuses on larger country homes, restored according to a grand decorative design, yet still remaining warm and welcoming, while Idyllic Artistry is devoted to a more eclectic, colourful approach to Tuscan living. Combining inspiration with a wealth of practical suggestions, Tuscan Escapes offers myriad ideas for interior design and decoration that can easily be recreated in your home.

Provence is a garden of earthly delights that provides a constant stream of satisfaction for the senses of sight, scent and taste. Provençal Escapes celebrates 22 beautiful homes in the region. Decorative styles differ, varying from the cosy romanticism of restored stone farm buildings to the clean simplicity of pared-down modern style; from the traditional elegance of a small chateau to the intriguing eclecticism of a tiny holiday retreat overlooking the sparkling sea of the Côte d'Azur. But every scheme is coloured by a predominantly rural lifestyle and the natural elements, and above all by the region's character. An irresistible book for all those seduced by the Provençal way of life.

Now in paperback, the book showcases 22 beautiful homes in Provence and the Côte d'Azur that embody the spirit of their location and the people who live in them.

London is a city of hidden gardens, a place where few ever glimpse the colourful secrets behind the sober townhouse facades. But the gardens are there, and beautifully revealed in this lovely book.

These gardens go beyond convention; they range from the large, classical and formal to tiny jewels. There are gardens on roofs and gardens in basements, gardens with water, English cottage gardens and modern gardens. There are gardens of artists and gardens of practical enthusiasts, collectors’ gardens, passionate plantsmen’s gardens, gardens restored, revived or reclaimed.

Thanks to the shared dreams of the owners and the ingenuity of London’s finest designers, this intriguing selection of unique places will delight and inspire anyone with an interest in gardens and gardening – and in learning one or two secrets along the way.

Tuscany is a place where majestic landscapes mingle with a unique cultural heritage and endless delights for the senses. Based on the experiences of some of those lucky enough to have made it their home, Tuscan Escapes by Caroline Clifton-Mogg features an array of beautiful homes from across the region. The book is divided into four parts, each paying tribute to a different style of home: Natural Charm, Stylish Simplicity, Classic Elegance and Idyllic Artistry.

This book provides ideas and projects for using fabrics and textiles in the home. It contains details of all of the fabrics available and their characteristics. It is the textile Bible for the 21st century. Using textiles cleverly is an essential part of interior design and decoration. They give a room, focus and depth and bring warmth and softness to the most unprepossessing space.

This book reveals the richness and charm of textiles from all over the world and shows how even the smallest scrap of a beautiful old fabric can enhance an interior.

The book shows how textiles have been used around the world throughout history and demonstrates how they can be used today. This book uncovers the secrets of the top designers and features a selection of interiors showing how to use different types of textiles.

Whether you're trying to create an interior that is timeless, elegant, and serene or sharp, contemporary, and clean, white is one of the classic tones of interior design. This stylish guide shows you how to combine white's many shades — from ivory and milk-white to oyster, chalk, and ecru — to create a multi-layered effect that is full of tonal contrast and variation.

Taking you room by room, Caroline Clifton-Mogg shows you how to create the perfect sanctuary, offering plenty of original ideas for furniture, curtains, bed dressings, and table settings.

The items you want to store will dictate the type, size and scale of storage. Organising your lifestyle and clearing out clutter is a good place to start. Discreet storage is key, keeping the storage in perspective of what is already in the room scheme. Storage covers all areas of the house, all the main rooms, upstairs and downstairs and includes utility rooms, as well as 'work'.

Even considers ideas for storing accessories for the family pet; in other words, the book covers the full compliment of efficient storage options now available from which a busy household will benefit. Practical ideas will be interspersed throughout the book, and will include: measuring what it is you need to store, for example having tailor made boxes to slide under surfaces, bed, stairs, kitchen units; consider the access to storage: Is it occasional use of items or daily use?

The need for implementing childproof precautions, etc; good lighting within cupboards under stairs, lofts, shelving etc; using durable finishes on storage units, paint finishes, surfaces; plus, Full Directory of the latest storage design manufacturers.