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Bohemian Style
What is Bohemian style? Bohemian Style is economy-minded but never dull. It’s lively, idiosyncratic, exuberant, attention-getting, and above all, intensely decorative. Bohemians know how to create style on a shoestring, improvise furnishings from cast-offs, and conjure up magic from the mundane.
Bohemian Style is packed with resplendent examples detailing the origins of this innovative style and its influence on design today. This inspirational guide covers the entire history of Bohemian style, from the cooperative endeavors of William Morris and his circle to Augustus John and members of the Bloomsbury Group to the major influences of Picasso, Modigliani, and the Beats.
Bohemian Style provides fantastic alternative paint techniques; one-of-a-kind approaches for walls and flooring; tips for utilizing “found objects” in design; examples of ways to use soft furnishings; and even advice for taking Bohemian style outdoors. Dozens of inspirational color photographs combined with clear, understandable text makes this a never-ending source of ideas for free spirits to tap into, experiment with, and create an exceptional look all their own.
• Dozens of innovative, striking ways to create imaginative alternative living spaces
Bohemian Style is packed with resplendent examples detailing the origins of this innovative style and its influence on design today. This inspirational guide covers the entire history of Bohemian style, from the cooperative endeavors of William Morris and his circle to Augustus John and members of the Bloomsbury Group to the major influences of Picasso, Modigliani, and the Beats.
Bohemian Style provides fantastic alternative paint techniques; one-of-a-kind approaches for walls and flooring; tips for utilizing “found objects” in design; examples of ways to use soft furnishings; and even advice for taking Bohemian style outdoors. Dozens of inspirational color photographs combined with clear, understandable text makes this a never-ending source of ideas for free spirits to tap into, experiment with, and create an exceptional look all their own.
• Dozens of innovative, striking ways to create imaginative alternative living spaces
- GenresDesign
160 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2001
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Elizabeth Wilhide
94 books41 followersElizabeth Wilhide is the author of many books on design and interiors and two novels. Born in the United States, she now resides in London.
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October 22, 2016A beautiful book about interiors. With eclectic photos and deft writing. I love this book.
January 20, 2011
Wilhide provides an erudite and well-written introduction to the Bohemian lifestyle and its artistic legacy in the first half of this book, which I found completely enthralling. The combination of colorful images and the biographies of the even more colorful denizens of the movement left me hungering for more!
The latter portion of the book attempts to translate the various nuances of the lifestyle into an easily digested schema for interior design and inspiration, which means well, but ultimately falls flat in its success.
The latter portion of the book attempts to translate the various nuances of the lifestyle into an easily digested schema for interior design and inspiration, which means well, but ultimately falls flat in its success.
February 18, 2016
A richly detailed account of the beginnings of the Bohemian Movement & the people & places that effected it's style.
Born during the late 20th century in the age of industrialization, there were those that felt the traditions of craftsmanship were under threat. Therefore the urge to create art that was not only functional & beautiful but also a way to escape the dull conformity of the mosses emerged. it is not so much a decorating trend but rather a way of life. A way of self-expressions, of using what you love & cherish & not copying a "look". These are the elements of Bohemian style.
Born during the late 20th century in the age of industrialization, there were those that felt the traditions of craftsmanship were under threat. Therefore the urge to create art that was not only functional & beautiful but also a way to escape the dull conformity of the mosses emerged. it is not so much a decorating trend but rather a way of life. A way of self-expressions, of using what you love & cherish & not copying a "look". These are the elements of Bohemian style.
June 3, 2008
I am forever reading decorating bks but rarely implementing ideas (perhaps because i like so few of them...) I consider myself quite the bohemian with quite the bohemian style so i thought this would be the decorating book for me. I guess my style is just completely my own...
This book like so many others has great pictures and some ideas but is a little thin on content... (tho it is always nice to look at pictures...)
This book like so many others has great pictures and some ideas but is a little thin on content... (tho it is always nice to look at pictures...)
April 11, 2016
I wanted to like this book but I couldn't make myself. It just felt messy
I wanted to like this book. But it was messy in terms of decor and practicality. I tend to think I lean toward bohemian aesthetics but this was crazy clutter and unharmonious mis-mash. And I am seriously not the sort of person who criticizes environments of this sort: but I think it would be hard to live like this. It wasn't even fun to look at for "eye candy."
I wanted to like this book. But it was messy in terms of decor and practicality. I tend to think I lean toward bohemian aesthetics but this was crazy clutter and unharmonious mis-mash. And I am seriously not the sort of person who criticizes environments of this sort: but I think it would be hard to live like this. It wasn't even fun to look at for "eye candy."
February 15, 2008
I wanted to like this book. But it was messy in terms of decor and practicality. I tend to think I lean toward bohemian aesthetics but this was crazy clutter and unharmonious mis-mash. And I am seriously not the sort of person who criticizes environments of this sort: but I think it would be hard to live like this. It wasn't even fun to look at for "eye candy."
March 8, 2007
I love this book so much that I have read it twice. at first glance it looks like any other decorating book. If you look inside you will find a detailed description of bohemians in history
July 4, 2009
So far...I like it
August 20, 2013
I needs some STYLE!
August 30, 2013
I love this book. I had to return it to the library, but since the pictures (especially those from the homes of the Bloomsbury group) are so inspiring, I'm sure I'll buy it.
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