Seaside living
The salty air of the sea practically leaps off the pages as you open this new tome by Taschen, carrying images of littoral idyll on a fresh sea breeze. A perfect inspiration for those rainy days when you need a little daydream to help you through, New Seaside Interiors celebrates homes in stunning seaside locations and the decors that go with them.
As appetising as this is to the eye, the real allusion is of course to an idyllic lifestyle within earshot of crashing waves, punctuated by seagulls and views across dramatic rocky bays or along dreamy, sandy shores. Focusing on locations across the seas, the homes and interiors range from rustic Mediterranean to modern American or minimalist Japanese.
Edited by Angelika Taschen, who studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, and who has published numerous titles since receiving her doctorate in 1986, this coffee table book travels the world’s shores in search of the most inspiring, uplifting or indeed serene beach- or cliffside villas.
She is joined by Ian Phillips, editor for the German edition of Architectural Digest and regular contributor to interior design publications, as she takes us through the doors of a Martha’s Vineyard mansion in the States, visits the Knokke apartment of minimalist designer Vincent van Duysen and the Kjaerholm house in Denmark, or takes tea with Fiona Swarovski.
All continents and styles are covered, and yes, many of these properties represent a peek into a highly privileged world, but the really inspiring thing about New Seaside Interiors is that it shows you what can be achieved to create your own little seaside paradise – even on a relatively small budget. After all, true taste transcends such matters.
Details:
New Seaside Interiors
ISBN: 978-3-8365-0388-4
www.taschen.com
