Veranda A Room of One's Own


Book Description

Take a tour of the most exquisite intimate retreats—inside and out. These beguiling, intimate, and restorative spaces are marvels of design. From serenely dreamy bedrooms to charming reading nooks and sophisticated studies, Veranda reveals a spectacular collection of indoor and outdoor havens. Organized by room and function, this gorgeously photographed book presents stunning kitchens with cerused-oak cabinetry, suspended shelves, and Parisian bistro chairs; grand gardens with sculptural benches, hammocks, and riots of foliage; and luxurious dining and living rooms. Throughout, designers reveal how they created and why they cherish these retreats, while “In the Details” sidebars call out elements like curated collections, hidden alcoves, and showstopping entrance halls that add intimacy and uniqueness to these private, personalized hideaways.




Veranda Decorating


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From beautiful design details that inspire to pretty personal spaces you’ll want to call your own, this stunning volume from Veranda captures the allure of luxurious decorating. Learn all there is to know about creating a glorious home. VerandaDecorating takes you on an A–Z journey through the essentials of decorating, from “Antiques” and “Art” to “Zoning.” Dozens of spectacular photographs showcase sophisticated furnishings and design aesthetics, and this book—authored by Veranda Senior Editor Mario López-Cordero with a foreword by Clinton Smith, the magazine’s Editor in Chief—perfectly juxtaposes practical decorating advice alongside inspiring images of fabulous rooms, chic home accents, and more.




Veranda a Passion for Living


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"What makes a home exceptional, with an unforgettable sense of personality and passion? The answer [is revealed in this collection] of 30 ... European houses, from France and Italy to Switzerland and Sweden"--Amazon.com.




Veranda Retreats


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An entry in Veranda magazine's series of home decorating books that focuses on getaway dwellings, including a "North Carolina cabin, villas in Malibu and Ojai, a compound in Kennebunkport, a West Hollywood bungalow, and Los Angeles house, as well as apartments in New York, Palm Beach, and Georgetown, and ... properties in Dallas, Aspen, and more"--Amazon.com.




Veranda Inspired by Color


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"Color is more than a backdrop - it's a mood lifter and scene setter. Take an intimate tour of beautiful homes featuring an array of elegant palettes devised by renowned designers. From classic blue-and-white rooms and rich, jewel-tone spaces, to airy interiors infused with bold hues, in this artfully curated selection of photographs you will fall in love with color all over again."-Book cover.




The Houses of Veranda


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Showcases the thirty most lavish homes featured in Veranda magazine, including classic, romantic, and modern homes.




Voices on the Verandah


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Stories and poems about the culture and way of life in India of a community on the verge of extinction - the Anglo-Indians




A Fine Balance


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A Fine Balance, Rohinton Mistry’s stunning internationally acclaimed bestseller, is set in mid-1970s India. It tells the story of four unlikely people whose lives come together during a time of political turmoil soon after the government declares a “State of Internal Emergency.” Through days of bleakness and hope, their circumstances – and their fates – become inextricably linked in ways no one could have foreseen. Mistry’s prose is alive with enduring images and a cast of unforgettable characters. Written with compassion, humour, and insight, A Fine Balance is a vivid, richly textured, and powerful novel written by one of the most gifted writers of our time.




Cohler on Design


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Cohler on Design exemplifies how to live well by integrating your personal tastes into your interiors. This illustrated volume is a visual tour of Cohler's work, from luxurious penthouses to quaint country homes to glamorous pool-houses; from the bright, clean lines of contemporary design to the rich, intricate detailing of classic architecture.




Patios and Verandas


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A patio, covered courtyard or veranda marries the flair of interior design with the themes of outdoor life. Here journalists from "Elle Decor magazine have traveled the world over to bring you many exquisite examples of decorating out-of-doors as you begin to realize your own exterior fantasies. Beautiful and charming outdoor settings are displayed throughout "Patios and Verandas, introducing a vast array of options for transforming your outdoor space into a haven for your own personal delight. Includes a complete back index with all of the best resources for turning your dreams into reality.