LitArk » Books » Home and family

Phoebe Howard - The Principles of Pretty Rooms

Here you can read online Phoebe Howard - The Principles of Pretty Rooms full text of the book (entire story) in english for free. Download pdf and epub, get meaning, cover and reviews about this ebook. year: 2021, publisher: Abrams, genre: Home and family. Description of the work, (preface) as well as reviews are available. Best literature library LitArk.com created for fans of good reading and offers a wide selection of genres:

Romance novel Science fiction Adventure Detective Science History Home and family Prose Art Politics Computer Non-fiction Religion Business Children Humor

Choose a favorite category and find really read worthwhile books. Enjoy immersion in the world of imagination, feel the emotions of the characters or learn something new for yourself, make an fascinating discovery.

Book:
The Principles of Pretty Rooms
Author:
Phoebe Howard
Publisher:
Abrams
Genre:
Books / Home and family
Year:
2021
Rating:
5 / 5
Favourites:
Add to favourites
Your mark:
- 100
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5

Description
Author's other books
Similar books

The Principles of Pretty Rooms: summary, description and annotation

We offer to read an annotation, description, summary or preface (depends on what the author of the book "The Principles of Pretty Rooms" wrote himself). If you haven't found the necessary information about the book — write in the comments, we will try to find it.

Beloved interior designer Phoebe Howard shares her style secrets for creating truly pretty rooms filled with grace and charm
The design worlds favorite Mrs. is back, with tried and true dcor rules and classic strategies for creating pretty, charming, and timeless interiors. Celebrating warm, welcoming style, each chapter explores the color palettes, fabrics, and special little grace notes that make a room pretty. As always, Mrs. Howard delivers a range of inspiring examples, from pretty rooms in townhouses, beach houses, and country escapes to pretty-meets-grand-style in estates and manors. She also presents how-to-get-the-look advice, including favorite color combinations, fabric patterns, furnishings, and accessories that instantly transform a space. The majority of the projects have never been published, creating an irresistible guide for all who dream of having the signature Mrs. Howard look: interiors filled with light, easy elegance and pretty details. Phoebe Howard has stores in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Her work is frequently featured in House Beautiful, Coastal Living, Southern Accents, and Veranda. Howard lives in Atlanta and Jacksonville.

Phoebe Howard: author's other books

Who wrote The Principles of Pretty Rooms? Find out the surname, the name of the author of the book and a list of all author's works by series.

The Principles of Pretty Rooms — read online for free the complete book (whole text) full work

Below is the text of the book, divided by pages. System saving the place of the last page read, allows you to conveniently read the book "The Principles of Pretty Rooms" online for free, without having to search again every time where you left off. Put a bookmark, and you can go to the page where you finished reading at any time.

Light

Font size:

↓

↑

Reset

Interval:

↓

↑

Bookmark:

Make

Table of Contents

Guide

The Principles of Pretty Rooms - photo 1

THE PRINCIPLES OF Pretty Rooms - photo 2

THE PRINCIPLES OF Pretty Rooms - photo 3

THE PRINCIPLES OF

Pretty Rooms

Written with Andrew Sessa

ABRAMS, NEW YORK

Phoebe Howard

THE PRINCIPLES OF

Pretty Rooms

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

ve been asked many times over the years to describe my style of decorating,

and each and every time I circle back to one word: pretty. I decorate houses all

over the country for all different kinds of people, but somewhere along the way,

I realized that no matter where I am, I always apply the same principles

the Principles of Pretty Roomsto create spaces that entice and enchant peo-

ple, making them feel good, comfortable, and at home as soon as they enter.

Some rooms require you to think; they force you to constantly look around

to notice different details that you may not have seen at first. These sorts of

spaces are often architectural marvels, and their decoration follows suit. Pretty

rooms, on the other hand, take the edge off, inviting you to relax and unwind.

Thats because pretty isnt complex or complicated. Rather, its simplicity and lack

of fussiness help you design rooms that are warm, welcoming, and the furthest

thing from intimidating. Any space that feels peaceful and tranquilwhether tra-

ditional or modern, neutral or colorful, nearby or far-flungcan be pretty.

Pretty pleases the eye and eases the mind. In that way, pretty itself is easy: easy

to live with, and easy for you to achieve in your own home, too. Now more than ever,

we want our spaces to be sanctuaries, safely allowing us to escape from the realities

of everyday life and work. The Principles of Pretty Rooms allow you to create rooms

that do just that.

My Southern roots cultivated my natural affinity for pretty. While I was

growing up in northern Florida, I made frequent trips to my grandparents farm

in Alabama, and I managed to find pretty everywhere I looked. My four brothers

The Principles of Pretty Rooms help you create harmony among the architecture,

furnishings, fabrics, rugs, lighting, and accessories in any room or residence. Each of

these elements has its own important role to play, and each is of equal importance.

and I grew up in a nine-hundred-square-foot apartment above a garage, but I

never thought of it as anything other than a big, beautiful house. It had high ceil-

ings with exposed wooden rafters and walls clad in warm cedar. A round window

set in each of its gabled ends flooded it with natural light. The fact that it sat right

on the beach didnt hurt, either.

At her simple Alabama farmhouse, meanwhile, my grandmother cultivated a

whole walls worth of African violets, setting them on three shelves in front of a

south-facing window. They werent fancy or expensive, but they left a lasting im-

pression. The warmth of the sun hitting them, the richness of the color of their

flowers, and the velvety texture of their leaves made them seem like the most beau-

tiful thing in the world. The same was true of the cut-glass decanters full of colored

water that she placed in another window, and the handmade quilts, bedspreads, and

crocheted blankets that added a sense of softness throughout her house.

We Southerners have a special talent for creating beautiful moments like these,

and for making pretty seem effortless. But it actually takes careful planning and

thoughtful execution to turn a space into an oasis of pretty. My goal for this book is

to help you achieve the romance and tranquility of pretty in your own home. My

Principles of Pretty Rooms (opposite) will serve as your primer, one that takes the

guesswork out of making pretty possible.

And pretty very much is possible for anyone to achieve, anywhere. Thats be-

cause it is exceptionally flexible. Unlike more prescribed aestheticsminimalist

modernism, for examplepretty knows no limits of style or era.

The three sections of this book take a look at pretty in practice in a variety of

houses I designed in a trio of different settingsin the city, in the country, and at

the beach. Each one benefits from a different set of elements specific to its setting

and its owners desires, but they all ultimately delight the senses because they adhere

to the overarching principles that I apply to every interior.

I know youll find these principles as useful as I do. Decorating with them

makes pretty a piece of cakeand a beautifully decorated one, too.

THE PRINCIPLES

OF PRETTY ROOMS

These guidelines will help you make your project a beautiful success, no

matter where your home is.

EMBRACE SYMMETRY

Use pairs, whether perfectly matching or slightly

mismatched, to achieve a sense of balance.

REDUCE

COLOR

CONTRASTS

Temper the temperature of the hues

you use. Pretty color is controlled color.

USE

SOLIDS

Patternsincluding toiles, paisleys, stripes, ikats,

and block printshave their place, but they need to mix with solids.

MIX

OLD

AND

NEW

The patina of antiques adds the sort of romance, nostalgia,

and timelessness that defines the best pretty rooms.

SOFT

Youll want upholstered pieces, cushions, and pillows aplenty, as

Light

Font size:

↓

↑

Reset

Interval:

↓

↑

Bookmark:

Make

Similar books «The Principles of Pretty Rooms»

Look at similar books to The Principles of Pretty Rooms. We have selected literature similar in name and meaning in the hope of providing readers with more options to find new, interesting, not yet read works.

Caitlin Wilson

Return to Pretty: Giving New Life to Traditional Style

Alice Caroline

Sew Pretty for Little Girls: Over 20 Simple Sewing Projects in Timeless Floral Prints

Phoebe Howard

The Joy of Decorating: Southern Style with Mrs. Howard

Helen Philipps

Pretty Patchwork Gifts: Over 25 Simple Sewing Projects Combining Patchwork, Applique and Embroidery

Abigail Ahern

Everything: A Maximalist Style Guide

Ryan

Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home

Holtzman Rachel

Pretty fun: creating and celebrating a lifetime of tradition

Benham Sonya Lee

Pretty Prudent Home: Your Ultimate Guide to Creating a Beautiful Family Home

Ackerman

Inspired to sew by Bari J.: 15 pretty projects, sewing secrets, colorful collage

Sophie Donelson

House Beautiful Style Secrets: What Every Room Needs

Maxwell Ryan

Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home

Amy Palanjian

So Pretty! Crochet: Inspiration and Instructions for 24 Stylish Projects

Reviews about «The Principles of Pretty Rooms»

Discussion, reviews of the book The Principles of Pretty Rooms and just readers' own opinions. Leave your comments, write what you think about the work, its meaning or the main characters. Specify what exactly you liked and what you didn't like, and why you think so.