Tuscan Elements (Decor Best-Sellers)
by Alexandra Black
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Author: Alexandra BlackPhotographer: Simon McBride
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-11-01
ISBN: 0823054802
Number of pages: 216
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Summary of Tuscan Elements (Decor Best-Sellers)
The Tuscan house, whether a simple homestead or expansive villa, has become one of the most sought-after living environments. Its design is virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages, when landowners in the golden hills of Tuscany built country retreats with gardens, porticoes, and loggias. The landowners often drew upon the natural resources of the region?and it is these materials that give the Tuscan house its unique character.Tuscan Elements brings to life the colors, textures, and aesthetics of the Tuscan house?the magnificent stone and marble work; the hardwoods like chestnut, oak, and elm; earthy terra-cotta and brick; and the all-important water feature, used in ponds, fountains, and pools. This unique, visual sourcebook deconstructs the typical Tuscan home and examines its basic components in dazzling detail, from the tiled roof and floor, thick stone exterior walls, and vine-covered loggia to the exposed wooden beams, luminous frescoes, and the sunny courtyard garden with an ancient well or exquisite swimming pool.
Filled with extraordinary photos by world-famous interiors photographer Simon McBride, Tuscan Elements emphasizes living life well with a home that nurtures and comforts, accentuates the importance of family and friends, and entertains with good food and drink. For anyone interested in infusing their present home and garden with a little bit of Tuscany, here is a delightful source of never-ending inspiration.
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