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House London
What’s so unique about the houses of London? With row upon row of brick terraces, how do the capital’s most stylish people make their homes stand out? And how do those living in conversions amplify their craft to design interiors that are truly distinctive? House London showcases 50 of the most inspiring contemporary interiors in the city today . Created by some of the best designers, architects, and creatives around, this book celebrates the amazing variety and vision that lies behind sometimes quite ordinary facades.
Writer Ellie Stathaki (of Wallpaper* ) and photographer Anna Stathaki explore different interior styles and show the very best of London homes – from the surprising interiors of humble terraces, to extraordinary conversions showcasing the height of luxury. Some homes will provide worthy inspiration, and others a level of drama most of us can only dream of.
With beautiful photography throughout , each home draws on something uniquely ‘London’ and supporting text profiles home owners, architects, and designers and highlights the architectural bones that make up the home. This book will be a must have for anyone who loves snooping around beautiful homes, or looking for design inspiration.
Writer Ellie Stathaki (of Wallpaper* ) and photographer Anna Stathaki explore different interior styles and show the very best of London homes – from the surprising interiors of humble terraces, to extraordinary conversions showcasing the height of luxury. Some homes will provide worthy inspiration, and others a level of drama most of us can only dream of.
With beautiful photography throughout , each home draws on something uniquely ‘London’ and supporting text profiles home owners, architects, and designers and highlights the architectural bones that make up the home. This book will be a must have for anyone who loves snooping around beautiful homes, or looking for design inspiration.
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256 pages, Hardcover
Published October 4, 2022
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October 6, 2022
House London is a book highlighting fifty various contemporary home interiors in London including conversions, semis, Victorian period homes, studios and row houses, Five thematic chapters include the owners, architects and designers (often known) involved in text and gorgeous photography, all uniquely London. Some homes' features are kept and/or incorporated into design but other buildings are gutted and built from scratch with bespoke furnishings. Whether small or large, the use of texture, colour, light and nature are important whether subdued, playful, tranquil or dramatic.
Both organic and inorganics are displayed using stone, concrete, brick (love the brickwork in the Green House), steel, cork, Nordic cabin features, Victorian tile, glass, vegetation, antiques, textiles, artwork displays and wallpaper. But there is much more than that.
In my view the vast majority of these houses are not liveable homely homes and too minimalist for my taste (where on earth is the stuff?) but there are a few in which I can envision families living in. My favourite is Rebecca's Home which looks cheery, tasteful and comfy. But the point is we all have different preferences and personalities and our homes should reflect that. This is why we have books such as this...to inspire, wonder at and learn from. We always like to see how others live!
If you would like to catch glimpses into mostly otherworldly urban homes, do read and gawp at the plethora of ideas within.
My sincere thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion and NetGalley for the privilege of learning from this fascinating book.
Both organic and inorganics are displayed using stone, concrete, brick (love the brickwork in the Green House), steel, cork, Nordic cabin features, Victorian tile, glass, vegetation, antiques, textiles, artwork displays and wallpaper. But there is much more than that.
In my view the vast majority of these houses are not liveable homely homes and too minimalist for my taste (where on earth is the stuff?) but there are a few in which I can envision families living in. My favourite is Rebecca's Home which looks cheery, tasteful and comfy. But the point is we all have different preferences and personalities and our homes should reflect that. This is why we have books such as this...to inspire, wonder at and learn from. We always like to see how others live!
If you would like to catch glimpses into mostly otherworldly urban homes, do read and gawp at the plethora of ideas within.
My sincere thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion and NetGalley for the privilege of learning from this fascinating book.
November 16, 2022
House London by Ellie Stathaki is a nonfiction book that showcases 50 of the most inspiring contemporary interiors in the city today. Created by some of the best designers, architects, and creatives around, this book celebrates the amazing variety and vision that lies behind sometimes quite ordinary facades. Writer Ellie Stathaki and photographer Anna Stathaki explore different interior styles and show the very best of London homes – from the surprising interiors of humble terraces, to extraordinary conversions showcasing the height of luxury. Some homes will provide worthy inspiration, and others a level of drama most of us can only dream of. With beautiful photography throughout, each home draws on something uniquely ‘London’ and supporting text profiles home owners, architects, and designers and highlights the architectural bones that make up the home.
House London is an exploration of homes in London that capture a certain something and about the city and its people. While not big into learning about the rich and famous, or how they live, I am a huge fan of the city and thought this would be a fun look at interior designs and homes I would never otherwise see. I was not disappointed in the quality of the photography, even if some of the choices go well outside of my personal taste and others made me dream of finding a way to get that much natural light in my own home. I will admit to paying much more attention to the photography than the text, but I did find that the text was well researched and written and added a depth of interest and understanding to the homes featured and the people involved. I found the book to be intriguing and entertaining to explore. I think it will be great for those that love home design and decorating, as well as those looking for some inspiration for future projects.
House London is an exploration of homes in London that capture a certain something and about the city and its people. While not big into learning about the rich and famous, or how they live, I am a huge fan of the city and thought this would be a fun look at interior designs and homes I would never otherwise see. I was not disappointed in the quality of the photography, even if some of the choices go well outside of my personal taste and others made me dream of finding a way to get that much natural light in my own home. I will admit to paying much more attention to the photography than the text, but I did find that the text was well researched and written and added a depth of interest and understanding to the homes featured and the people involved. I found the book to be intriguing and entertaining to explore. I think it will be great for those that love home design and decorating, as well as those looking for some inspiration for future projects.
October 15, 2022
House London by Ellie Stahaki and Anna Stathaki is an attractive coffee table book that can serve as both decoration and an idea-generating resource.
This look at 50 interiors from around London offers a nice cross-section of styles and approaches. While many have some minimalist elements most are mainly working with the spaces available. Like me, you will likely find some of these interiors to be wonderful and some to be, for you, unlivable. Just remember, we all have different ways to make a house a home, so your unlivable may be dead center in my comfort zone.
Having made that broad statement, I think if you happen to be looking for ideas you will be able to find some in every location. There was one home I was not particularly fond of, neither the color schemes nor the design decisions. Yet there was a small area where there was a fun use of small decor that I loved. So ideas can come from even your least favorite overall design.
If your main interest is simply looking at other people's homes (I am guilty of this, I love open houses!) you will have a wonderful time looking at all of the beautiful photographs and reading some of the details that went into creating that space. This category is where I mostly fall, since all of the ideas I like looking for are ideas for spaces I will never be decorating.
Highly recommended as both a conversation starter on a coffee table or as a source of decorating ideas for your next makeover.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.
This look at 50 interiors from around London offers a nice cross-section of styles and approaches. While many have some minimalist elements most are mainly working with the spaces available. Like me, you will likely find some of these interiors to be wonderful and some to be, for you, unlivable. Just remember, we all have different ways to make a house a home, so your unlivable may be dead center in my comfort zone.
Having made that broad statement, I think if you happen to be looking for ideas you will be able to find some in every location. There was one home I was not particularly fond of, neither the color schemes nor the design decisions. Yet there was a small area where there was a fun use of small decor that I loved. So ideas can come from even your least favorite overall design.
If your main interest is simply looking at other people's homes (I am guilty of this, I love open houses!) you will have a wonderful time looking at all of the beautiful photographs and reading some of the details that went into creating that space. This category is where I mostly fall, since all of the ideas I like looking for are ideas for spaces I will never be decorating.
Highly recommended as both a conversation starter on a coffee table or as a source of decorating ideas for your next makeover.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.
October 18, 2022
There's a lot to like about this book. It has great photos and the summaries of each house not only talk about the inspiration and design process, but also about specific architects and designers that worked their magic. It also lists some of the key pieces of furniture or objects that make the room special. This makes the book very accessible and if you wanted to recreate some of the ideas, gives you a good starting place to start building your space. It's also designed by being broken up into key aesthetic ideas rather than historical sections, which I liked.
There was a good blend of history, design and interviews. I would have liked a little more text, and possibly a little more variation in the houses if I'm being picky. Obviously you are limited by the fact that this is specifically about London houses, but after a bit, some of the interiors, no matter what era house they came from, started to look quite samey. The book definitely reflects the tastes of our age and we really like a pared back Scandi style. There were some notable and exciting exceptions and I would have liked a few more of these. It is however, a beautiful, well curated and well written book with a lot to recommend it.
There was a good blend of history, design and interviews. I would have liked a little more text, and possibly a little more variation in the houses if I'm being picky. Obviously you are limited by the fact that this is specifically about London houses, but after a bit, some of the interiors, no matter what era house they came from, started to look quite samey. The book definitely reflects the tastes of our age and we really like a pared back Scandi style. There were some notable and exciting exceptions and I would have liked a few more of these. It is however, a beautiful, well curated and well written book with a lot to recommend it.
October 5, 2022
Though I'm a country girl at heart, I love the look of a city house, and this book allows me to take a peek inside dozens of urban dwellings, gawking and squealing at the amazing variety of decorating styles on display.
It's fascinating to see how the homeowners have adapted to the space available, OR changed the spaces to meet their needs, and reflect their personalities.
Whether you love clean lines and open spaces, or nooks and crannies, bold, bright colors, or white walls and furnishings, there's something in this book that will inspire and delight you.
Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for the chance to see this. I can't wait to own a physical copy of this book.
It's fascinating to see how the homeowners have adapted to the space available, OR changed the spaces to meet their needs, and reflect their personalities.
Whether you love clean lines and open spaces, or nooks and crannies, bold, bright colors, or white walls and furnishings, there's something in this book that will inspire and delight you.
Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for the chance to see this. I can't wait to own a physical copy of this book.
October 8, 2022
This would make a lovely gift or coffee table book for the design enthusiast, especially one with the following tastes.
The homes presented (about 4-6 pages for each home) are:
- mostly minimal and modern
- some very ecclectic (including one traditional-ecclectic)
- some minimal-industrial
- a few extremely miniminal
The book portrays homes that have been re-modeled instead of new builds (unless I missed something). Some of the homes have exposed brick or plaster from the original structures, although most have stark or painted interiors.
There is a section with very colourful homes as well.
I am truly amazed at the number of homes shown in this book. Highly recommend for someone interested in modern or minimal design.
The homes presented (about 4-6 pages for each home) are:
- mostly minimal and modern
- some very ecclectic (including one traditional-ecclectic)
- some minimal-industrial
- a few extremely miniminal
The book portrays homes that have been re-modeled instead of new builds (unless I missed something). Some of the homes have exposed brick or plaster from the original structures, although most have stark or painted interiors.
There is a section with very colourful homes as well.
I am truly amazed at the number of homes shown in this book. Highly recommend for someone interested in modern or minimal design.
September 17, 2022
A tremendous book full of ideas for home design, style and decor. There is a wonderful, eclectic mix of ideas and I have loved seeing the many photographs and accompanying descriptions of these London home interiors. A great book for the coffee table, and for anyone looking for inspiration when attempting to transform their home. Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 21, 2022
There's so many ideas, stunning solutions, and beatiful pictures. I loved this houses and I think this is perfect for whoever loves architeture or want some new ideas for their home.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
October 6, 2022
This book combined several interests-Living in London, Architecture, and Interior Design. Beautifully photographed, I loved all the different traditional and eclectic designs. I thank Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group for the opportunity to read and review this book.
November 11, 2022
I’ve read a lot of design books but rarely do they go into depth on the architects and the reason behind the renovation. I loved that aspect of this one.
November 17, 2022
I was not expecting any of these houses! I was so pleasantly surprised! When I think of an English home I think of old and stone. These houses flip a switch & throw design a curveball! So very cool.
October 7, 2022
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I always love books about architecture and going into homes and checking them out, so of course this book had to be requested… even if my Netgalley TBR is already a bit too full for my liking. Haha. I prefer it to be around 5, but at this moment (12th September) it is around 17. Oh noes.
In this book we visit several gorgeous (and some that I don’t find gorgeous) interiors in the city of London. I had fun seeing all these homes, it is as if I was using Funda (a Dutch site where you can find and see houses) only now for the most fancy and exclusive houses ever. We see some gorgeous houses with little nooks or beautiful ceilings with windows or visit houses that just scream COMFY, come sit on this soft couch and relax with us. Some really stunned me in how beautiful they were and I wish I could have stepped into the houses and just wander around myself instead of seeing some photographs. The first half of the book was definitely my favourite of the book.
Because the second half? Not really my cup of tea for a lot of time. Some houses I wondered if someone was colour blind because PINK? BLUE? Pink blue yellow all together? UMMMMM. No. Some other houses were just so full and busy that I probably would never find a moments rest there if I would have lived there. I don’t need my house to be boring white or super minimalist, but dark blue or lots of stuff everywhere? Not my thing.
And the text? I tried to read it, but the font was very tiny. Even with my glasses I just had a hard time reading them. Not to mention… it was just so dreadfully boring. And then the last thing why I wasn’t a fan of the text, at times it just spoiled what was about to come. Oh you will see this room decked out in this and that. I don’t want to know. I want to explore it by myself.
But all in all, I am happy that I got this book, I have discovered some gorgeous houses/interiors. And I had fun escaping the world a bit.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I always love books about architecture and going into homes and checking them out, so of course this book had to be requested… even if my Netgalley TBR is already a bit too full for my liking. Haha. I prefer it to be around 5, but at this moment (12th September) it is around 17. Oh noes.
In this book we visit several gorgeous (and some that I don’t find gorgeous) interiors in the city of London. I had fun seeing all these homes, it is as if I was using Funda (a Dutch site where you can find and see houses) only now for the most fancy and exclusive houses ever. We see some gorgeous houses with little nooks or beautiful ceilings with windows or visit houses that just scream COMFY, come sit on this soft couch and relax with us. Some really stunned me in how beautiful they were and I wish I could have stepped into the houses and just wander around myself instead of seeing some photographs. The first half of the book was definitely my favourite of the book.
Because the second half? Not really my cup of tea for a lot of time. Some houses I wondered if someone was colour blind because PINK? BLUE? Pink blue yellow all together? UMMMMM. No. Some other houses were just so full and busy that I probably would never find a moments rest there if I would have lived there. I don’t need my house to be boring white or super minimalist, but dark blue or lots of stuff everywhere? Not my thing.
And the text? I tried to read it, but the font was very tiny. Even with my glasses I just had a hard time reading them. Not to mention… it was just so dreadfully boring. And then the last thing why I wasn’t a fan of the text, at times it just spoiled what was about to come. Oh you will see this room decked out in this and that. I don’t want to know. I want to explore it by myself.
But all in all, I am happy that I got this book, I have discovered some gorgeous houses/interiors. And I had fun escaping the world a bit.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
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