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Wild Isle Style: Resourceful And Sustainable Interior Design Ideas
Living on the remote island of Mull has inspired Banjo Beale to be resourceful, inventive, and original—which he calls his Wild Island Style.
Mindful of the environment and budget in everything he creates, and combining vintage finds with clever design, he re-purposes the old and re-imagines it into something new. From contemporary to classic, his spaces are characterful, curated, and conscious. His spaces tell a story about the people who inhabit them. In his first book, Banjo wants to encourage people to give design a go and create their own style by thinking outside the box. Don’t defer to the homewares brands to redecorate—from our backyards to scrapyards, mudlarking to marketplaces, masterpieces sit in waiting. It just takes imagination, a sense of adventure, and a little bit of courage to make it happen. The re-purpose and reuse revolution has already begun with more people turning to Facebook Marketplace to buy, swap, and sell than ever before, Antique Fairs are attracting a new generation of collectors, and curators and Instagram stores are popping up everyday with curated collections aimed at an audience who are looking for something unique to express their identity. No matter your style, from budget bougi to boho nouveau, this book will uncover universal ideas that you can easily implement into your next design. This is an accessible bible to creating authentic, cost-effective interiors.
Mindful of the environment and budget in everything he creates, and combining vintage finds with clever design, he re-purposes the old and re-imagines it into something new. From contemporary to classic, his spaces are characterful, curated, and conscious. His spaces tell a story about the people who inhabit them. In his first book, Banjo wants to encourage people to give design a go and create their own style by thinking outside the box. Don’t defer to the homewares brands to redecorate—from our backyards to scrapyards, mudlarking to marketplaces, masterpieces sit in waiting. It just takes imagination, a sense of adventure, and a little bit of courage to make it happen. The re-purpose and reuse revolution has already begun with more people turning to Facebook Marketplace to buy, swap, and sell than ever before, Antique Fairs are attracting a new generation of collectors, and curators and Instagram stores are popping up everyday with curated collections aimed at an audience who are looking for something unique to express their identity. No matter your style, from budget bougi to boho nouveau, this book will uncover universal ideas that you can easily implement into your next design. This is an accessible bible to creating authentic, cost-effective interiors.
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224 pages, Hardcover
Published October 31, 2023
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December 23, 2025
Loved this! Scotland, Isle of Mull, designing, thrifting, antiquing, home decor - checking all the boxes. I came across Banjo in the Prime series called "Designing the Hebrides" and loved it. Realized after, that he had done a book as well. Yay!
February 29, 2024
A book to stir the hearts of would be interior designers. Banjo gives hints and tips of how to do it. It’s not as practical as it could be, but just marvel at the pictures.
October 25, 2024
Love this! Stunning photos and ideas. I wish it had a bit more DIY guidance but you can find that elsewhere.
July 31, 2024
Liked this as a coffee table book and the photos are gorgeous.
Might have liked to see more of the practicalities of incorporating island style in to modern living.
Might have liked to see more of the practicalities of incorporating island style in to modern living.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews