The English room / Chippy Irvine ; introduction by Keith Irvine ; photographs by Christopher Simon Sykes.

"A Bulfinch Press book"--title page.

"First published in Great Britain in 2001 by Pavilion Books Limited"--title page verso.

"There is a certain distinctive look on home decoration that says "English," an instantly recognizable style that is the result of diverse influences that have been adopted and adapted into English homes. In this book, Chippy Irvine considers important English interiors which epitomize all that is creative and inspiring in that unique aesthetic. The town and the country have long been the complementary aspects of life in England, and houses in both urban and rural settings are featured in this survey. 'The English Room' takes you on a room-by-room exploration of the English home, contrasting town with country life, rooms designed for pleasure with those for more practical needs, and rooms meant to receive visitors with those that are private retratos eats. The interiors, influenced by the history of each house, are quirky yet sophisticated, inventive, and dynamic. Terraces and verandas, patios and conservatories reflect a love of the outdoors that is an essential part of English living in both town and country. Chippy and Keith Irvine bring to life the history and changes in customs that have contributed to the creation of the English house."-- taken from book jacket front flap.

Incluye bibliografía (page 192) e índice .

Foreword / by Keith Irvine -- Town. Front rooms: Entrance halls, drawing rooms, dining rooms & living rooms ; Back rooms: Kitchens, work rooms & studies ; Upstairs: Landings, bedrooms & bathrooms ; Garden rooms: Conservatories, patios, verandahs & terraces -- Country. Downstairs: Entrance halls, sitting rooms, libraries & studies ; Back rooms: Kitchens & dining rooms ; Upstairs: Landings, bedrooms & bathrooms ; Outdoors: Conservatories, lofts, stables & follies -- Useful addresses & houses to visit.