Where They Purr: Inspirational Interiors and the Cats Who Call Them Home

by Paul Barbera

Inspirational interiors and the enigmatic felines who call them home. Cats can be notoriously aloof, yet they have a special knack for commanding a room. What can these curious creatures reveal about their owners’ personal style and design sensibilities? Where They Purr showcases twenty-eight inspirational houses and their stylish interiors, along with the charismatic felines that call these places home. From a historic Victorian terrace to a modern farmhouse with panoramic vistas, an art-filled inner-city apartment to a cozy rental that melds classic pieces and clever design, discover each cat’s domain and their predilection for sunlit nooks, midcentury furniture, or rooms with a view. Through stunning photography, Paul Barbera captures these enviable homes complemented by the enigmatic qualities of those most contrary of domestic our cats. 200 color illustrations

Genres: Nonfiction, Cats, Photography, Animals

240 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2022

Reviews

[Jennifer Worrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is such a delight. The passages about cat and home are written with such warmth, and the camera follows the little beasties around as they go about their day. Although I'm a little jealous, looking at these houses. I just need to make a few more figures and move to Australia. Life goals.

[Cheryl]

for Eloise

[Nancy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I couldn't figure out how such a beautiful appearing, sumptuous tabletop book was funded. I love architecture - but saw nothing in the photos that inspired me to copy a look in my home. I had no interest in visiting any of the homes I saw -- and almost all my travel revolves around architecture. I am a cat lover - but most of the photos seemed more like snapshots and didn't seem well-framed. One in particular talked about two cats in the home. There was only one cat in every photo, though. None of the home designs seemed to reflect anything that was designed with the cats in mind. In California I once viewed a home that had a track throughout the entire house and hidey holes for the cats. That was what I expected from the book.

[Kav · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picked this up on a whim at my library and so glad I did. Tantalizing mix of home decor and the felines who live in the homes. Stunning images, amusing cat profiles which include rapid fire questions like 'Diva or Devoted Friend' and 'Dogs -- Friend or foe?' The interiors are architectural wonders. I'm envious of all the clean lines and vast window expanses (all the better for a kitty to watch the world go by.) Great coffee table book and conversation starter for cat lovers.

[Jay Perennial · Rating 4 out of 5]

Come for the cats stay for the interior design.

A great coffee table book showing some of grandest homes in Australia in which are inhabited by cats all of kind.

Great photographs that showcase amazing art, furniture, windows and all the different ways people express themselves through interior design.

Anyone with a cat will get a laugh from some of the cat’s traits and their bio’s.

This makes me want to create an extra chapter for my own cat and step up my interior design taste.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the idea of this book:cats and the interiors they live in. Of course, all the cats were fabulous and I loved the Q and A about each cat. It would have been 5 stars had the interiors been more varied. They all seemed similar. Definitely worthy of a spot on your coffee table.

[Nola · Rating 4 out of 5]

Purely for lovers of architecture, home design and cats!! Photography great, really enjoyed reading about the felines in this book.

[Haylee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely photography and pleasing format and texture.

[Bonnie_Rae · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rich people, in their homes, with their cats. I gained nothing. I expected more and received nothing.

[Carmen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I decided that I liked reading about the kitties who lived in the featured houses. Didn't really enjoy the featured houses very much. Stark seems to be the overwhelming word.

[Chanel Chapters · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5
Cats in Aussie homes - features a lot of British blues

[Kayla Zabcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

interior design and cats. a perfect combination

[𝕸𝖎𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖊𝖑 𝕮. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun book. Gorgeous cats and beautiful interiors; very awesome.

[Remington Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's a cat on the cover. What did you expect?