Folly De Grandeur - Hardcover

Nicholas Haslam

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1906417857 ISBN 13: 9781906417857

Publisher: Jacqui Small LLP, 2013

Synopsis

Book by Haslam, Nicky

About this title

About the Author:

NICKY HASLAM is one of the UK's most celebrated interior designers. Since 1972 he has transformed homes and spaces for high-profile clientele including Rod Stewart, Ringo Starr, Charles Saatchi and Rupert Everett, as well as designed some of the ritziest parties, including events for the Prince of Wales. His decorating ethos of traditional comfort lends exquisite elegance to interiors, and all the hallmarks of his style are evident in his own country home.

Review:

'This is a pleasurable book about pleasure. The literary style is mellifluous and intelligent. For those not lucky enough to know this wonderfully engaging man, this book about his equally engaging house is the next best thing.' -- Stephen Bayley Spectator 'In one of England's most entrancing little buildings, King Henry's Hunting Lodge, we are treated here to a mere fraction of the Haslam decorating vision. Photographer Simon Upton has visited in all seasons, his sympathetic lens resting on this and that of note; Nicky's text and explanatory captions accompany, the touches of DIY included. The result is a compelling room-by-room tour.' -- Minn Hogg World of Interiors 'This book examines in lingering close-up the beguiling dream world he has created, faithful to what survived of Fowler's post-war schemes, embellished with his own bravura flourishes, a sophisticated Lilliputian elegance he dismisses airily as 'hodgepodge'. This celebration of a much-loved house includes titbits of decorating advice. For all its practical inspiration, however, this book is unabashedly escapist - and all the better for it.' -- Matthew Dennison Country Life

About this edition

• Publisher: Jacqui Small LLP
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1906417857
• ISBN 13: 9781906417857
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 223