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Tricia Guild in Town: Contemporary Design for Urban Living

by Tricia Guild, Gilles de Chabaneix, Elspeth Thompson
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Tricia Guild in Town: Contemporary Design for Urban Living
Tricia Guild in Town: Contemporary Design for Urban Living

Urban living through a decorator's innovative lens.

If you're someone who appreciates the blend of contemporary design with the pulse of city life, "Tricia Guild in Town" could resonate with you. Tricia Guild offers a refreshing take on urban aesthetics, combining modern sensibilities with the unique charm of a London townhouse. It's an ideal read for design enthusiasts looking to infuse their metropolitan habitat with creativity and flair.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Tricia Guild in Town: Contemporary Design for Urban Living

by Tricia Guild, Gilles de Chabaneix, Elspeth Thompson
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ISBN: 9780847819775
Authors: Tricia Guild, Gilles de Chabaneix, Elspeth Thompson
Publisher: Rizzoli
Date of Publication: 1996-09-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art
Related Topics: Design, Architecture, Art and Photography
Goodreads rating: 3.33
(rated by 6 readers)

Description

For over 25 years, Tricia Guild has been at the cutting edge of contemporary design. Her ability to mix vibrant color and pattern and her imaginative use of modern arts and crafts translates particularly well to city living. With the help of Elspeth Thompson's stimulating essays and Gilles de Chabaneix's luminous photos, Tricia Guild in Town presents a blueprint for modern urban living.
 

Urban living through a decorator's innovative lens.

If you're someone who appreciates the blend of contemporary design with the pulse of city life, "Tricia Guild in Town" could resonate with you. Tricia Guild offers a refreshing take on urban aesthetics, combining modern sensibilities with the unique charm of a London townhouse. It's an ideal read for design enthusiasts looking to infuse their metropolitan habitat with creativity and flair.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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