Pure Style

Since its publication, this best-seller has become a classic source book of simple, natural, uncluttered interior design. The Pure Style ethos is much more than that, however. It offers a whole new outlook for living, relaxing, eating, and entertaining, in which resourceful thrift combines with an appreciation of the sensual side of life -- represented by scents, textures, flavors, and colors. Pure Style is a mine of information and ideas, interspersed with trade secrets -- like how to renovate old pieces of furniture, customize awkward spaces, and put together simple meals in just a few minutes. Jane Cumberbatch presents the seductive principles of Pure Style, with suggestions for every room in the house, plus ten achievable projects. Henry Bourne's glorious photographs demonstrate that her ideas work anywhere from urban loft to country cottage.