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Book Synopsis: In her first book, Elle Decor A-List decorator Ashley Whittaker shares the secrets of her colorful, pattern-filled classic rooms. Ashley Whittaker’s work is distinctively classic and sophisticated, but also inviting and warm. Dubbed a neo-traditionalist, she fearlessly marries adventurous colors and patterns in rooms yet still manages to retain a sense of elegance and restraint. In The Well-Loved House, she shares a selection of dwellings, from gracious Connecticut estates to chic Manhattan pieds-à-terre to waterfront beach houses on the Florida coast, most exclusively photographed for this book, including her own house never before seen. Whittaker believes houses are meant to be beautiful, but also lived in and enjoyed, and she shares her knowledge and strategies for achieving this interplay.
Within each house, Whittaker offers guidance on furniture plans, complementing the architecture of a space, playing with color, and mixing pattern. She explains why it is important to have consistent threads throughout a home, but also contrast and juxtaposition. The results are stunning: Bohemian patterns mix with classic palettes; rich, saturated color mingles with highly polished finishes. Lacquered blue walls show off a collection of blue-and-white porcelain. An inviting L-shaped sofa and games table reinvent an unused library into a favorite space for socializing. Whittaker’s houses all share both a sense of drama and a sense of comfort—they are homes that welcome you at the end of a long day, homes for living, homes to love.
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Discover the secrets to creating beautiful homes that are bursting with color, comfort, and drama with "The Well-Loved House: Creating Homes with Color, Comfort, and Drama." Renowned decorator Ashley Whittaker shares her expertise and unveils a collection of classic and sophisticated rooms that are both inviting and warm.
As a neo-traditionalist, Whittaker fearlessly combines adventurous colors and patterns to create spaces that exude elegance and restraint. With careful attention to detail, she shows you how to transform any dwelling, whether it's a grand Connecticut estate, a chic Manhattan pied-à-terre, or a coastal beach house in Florida.
In this book, you'll find exclusive photographs of Whittaker's own house, never seen before. Gain insight from her extensive experience as she guides you through choosing the right furniture, complementing the architecture of a space, playing with color, and mixing patterns. Learn how to weave consistent threads throughout your home while still incorporating contrast and juxtaposition for a truly stunning result.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Bohemian patterns mixed with classic palettes and revel in the allure of rich, saturated colors alongside highly polished finishes. Get inspired by lacquered blue walls showcasing an exquisite collection of blue-and-white porcelain. And envision the possibilities as an unused library is transformed into a favorite socializing spot with a cozy L-shaped sofa and games table.
Whittaker's houses are a perfect fusion of drama and comfort, offering you a warm and welcoming sanctuary to return to at the end of each day. The Well-Loved House is your go-to guide for creating homes that are not only beautiful but are also meant to be lived in and loved. Don't miss out on this incredible resource—start transforming your space today!
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