Rural Fragrance: English Country Style

Author: Fowle (Compiler), Feng Xiaohui (Translator)
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: This series of books introduces the most popular styles in the fields of architecture and interior design, along with their various stages, through exquisite photography and professional text explanations. Each book features the following:
- A brief overview of the era and region that gave rise to the style.
- Descriptions and examples of the unique architectural designs, decorations, and distinctive details of the style.
- Exquisite photographs that authentically recreate rooms that showcase the essence and charm of the style.
- Highly valuable reference suggestions for residential design and decoration, bringing style and taste into living spaces.
In the chapter of this book, it focuses on the exterior appearance of English country-style architecture. The thatched roofs, half-timbered walls, and diamond-paned windows reflect the classic charm of farmhouses. The grandeur of English country gardens is unparalleled, and their exquisite craftsmanship are the defining features of the English country style.
The second chapter invites readers into the comfortable living rooms of these buildings, where a sense of profound history is always present. Richly stocked bookshelves, adorned with leather-covered panels, exude opulence.
The third chapter describes objects that reveal various design elements of the English country style. In the charming kitchen, you can find curtains and tablecloths made of checkered tweed or striped cotton. In the spacious dining room, cabinets display heirloom porcelain, silverware, and crystal vessels, some of which have stood the test of over a century.
The last chapter of the book takes readers on a visit to the purely private rooms of English country-style homes—specifically, bedrooms, bathrooms, and children’s rooms.