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Nomad: A Global Approach to Interior Style
In this deluxe cloth-covered style guide, celebrated designer Sibella Court travels the world in search of eclectic inspiration. She explores far-flung destinations and captures the essence of each in small details, exotic color palettes, exquisite textures, and traditional crafts. Along the way, she shows readers how to incorporate these elements into interiors and how to...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
November 23rd 2011
by Chronicle Books
(first published October 19th 2011)
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I love the idea of "a global approach to interior style". This book has great visuals, quotes, and interesting tid bits about each of the locations used as inspiration for Court. I would have liked to see more examples of real interiors from the countries instead of only the author's interpretation. I also felt it was hard to determine a collage inspiration page verse the actual interior design suggestion. Many of the interior designs were unrealistic for daily living and more for theme activiti...more
Not much reading involved here. Not a huge amount of substance or practical application, either. Your opinion of this book will, I think, depend on whether you love Sibella's aesthetic.
I like elements of it: her use of natural materials and different textures definitely appeals to me. But when I look at a lot of her spreads, all I can think is "OMG, imagine what an absolute hassle that room would be to clean. There's stuff EVERYWHERE." :) Full disclosure though: I have strong minimalist tendenc...more
I like elements of it: her use of natural materials and different textures definitely appeals to me. But when I look at a lot of her spreads, all I can think is "OMG, imagine what an absolute hassle that room would be to clean. There's stuff EVERYWHERE." :) Full disclosure though: I have strong minimalist tendenc...more
Well designed and laid out, which is what you want from a home decor book. But the writing left much to be desired. Truth be told, anyone who lists "Ulysses" by James Joyce in her references, and then writes that she never actually read it but considers it an influence on her Italian trip anyway is not winning me over.
But my favourite section was the Syrian chapter. Had me daydreaming trip itineraries.
But my favourite section was the Syrian chapter. Had me daydreaming trip itineraries.
Jul 08, 2012
Hallie
marked it as maybe-keep-an-eye-on-it
If it ever is in library. It looks very pretty from pics in Molly Makes, but not something to buy.
The layout of this book is absolutely gorgeous, and the concept of taking inspiration from your travels to design your home decor is really exciting and inspiring. Unfortunately the style of the author, for the most part, was not very appealing to me. But the photos are gorgeous and I was inspired enough to craft my own new ideas about taking color palates from my travels to other countries and changing the style and decor of my house more regularly. I also really appreciate the unconventional t...more
Love this idea of this book, but my aesthetic is brighter.
This book had stunning photographs and took me to far away places that I would love to see. For that I loved it. I also loved her palettes. They made me want to repaint every room in my house. I adored her casual use of found objects. What I didn't care for was the navel-gazing quality of the writing. Still definitely four stars. A gorgeous book.
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Sibella Court is an interior stylist & creative director: from vision & concept through to direction & creation. Her most recent spaces for private clients & the Merivale Group include El Loco, 30 Knots, Upstairs at The Beresford, MsG’s, York 75, Bistrode CBD and Private Dining at Ivy.
She returned home to Sydney to launch her brand and shop, The Society inc., after 15 years living...more
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