Rockett St George extraordinary interiors in colour / Jane Rockett, Lucy St George ; photography by Catherine Gratwicke.
Material type: TextPublisher: London, England : Ryland Peters & Small, 2019Description: 176 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 178879155X
- 9781788791557
- Extraordinary interiors in colour
- NK2115.5.C6 R63 2019
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Non-Fiction | Davis (Central) Library Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction | 747.94 ROC | Checked out | 30/03/2024 | T00823563 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In Extraordinary Interiors In Colour , self-confessed colour addicts Jane Rockett and Lucy St George follow on from their best-selling first book by tackling the topic of choosing colour for the home.
Such is their passion for colour that Jane and Lucy launched the Rockett St George paint range in August 2018 sophisticated, earthy shades that work perfectly together. This new book allows them to explore the world of colour and reveal their inspirations - travel, hotels and restaurants, Instagram, the natural world and vintage design. Starting at the beginning, Jane and Lucy investigate colour theory before plunging into the history of colour and how it affects our emotions. Next, they take a look at the natural world and explore what colour means in different cultures around the globe. They then tackle the million-dollar question - which colours should you choose? A final chapter explores inventive ways to decorate with colour, from bold blocking to brave use of contrasting hues. Each chapter is interspersed with a real-life home that exemplifies the Rockett St George style. If you want maximum impact when updating an interior, there's no better way to achieve it than with bold, clever and creative use of colour.
Understanding colour -- The spectrum -- Trends through time -- Taking inspiration -- The mother of all mothers -- Around the globe -- Choosing colour for your home -- Warm colours -- Cool colours -- Let's get to work -- Conclusion.
In Extraordinary Interiors In Colour, self-confessed colour addicts Jane Rockett and Lucy St George follow on from their best-selling first book by tackling the topic of choosing colour for the home. Such is their passion for colour that Jane and Lucy launched the Rockett St George paint range in August 2018 - 18 sophisticated, earthy shades that work perfectly together. This new book allows them to explore the world of colour and reveal their own inspirations - travel, hotels and restaurants, Instagram, the natural world and vintage design. Starting at the beginning, Jane and Lucy investigate colour theory before plunging into the history of colour and how it affects our emotions. Next, they take a look at the natural world and explore what colour means in different cultures around the globe. They then tackle the million-dollar question - which colours should you choose for your home? A final chapter explores inventive ways to decorate with colour, from bold blocking to brave use of contrasting hues. Each chapter is interspersed with a real-life home that perfectly exemplifies the Rockett St George style. If you want to go for maximum impact when updating an interior, there's no better way to achieve it than with bold, clever and creative use of colour.