Cottages travels from coast to coast, sharing delightful examples from the Catskills of New York to Georgia's Tybee Island to Southern California and beyond. The popularity of cottage homes has continued to thrive; cottages share charming details that capture the imagination and creativity of their owners, from a built-in window seat to a front porch swing to an outdoor shower for washing sandy feet after a stroll on the beach. Whether it's a rustic mountain retreat, a sunny southern California casita or a simple seaside fishing shack, cottages are whimsical, welcoming and irresistible.
Farrow & Ball is a leader in the luxury paint and wallpaper market, catering to top designers and discerning homeowners who seek the finest quality products to adorn their walls. Offering a unique historical color palette, stunning depth of color, great coverage and a wide choice of finishes, Farrow & Ball products are found in many of the world's most exclusive properties. In Farrow & Ball: The Art of Color, Brian Coleman hosts a tour of cottages, castles, lofts and beyond that illustrate how paint and wallpaper are paramount to a room's overall design and feel. Visually stunning interiors and inspiring color schemes reveal how to build cohesive, stylish rooms by using furnishings and fabrics that blend with and accent the walls.
Architectural salvage focuses on preserving and reusing unique elements from the past, such as those found in old buildings and homes, to celebrate the artistry of bygone eras. Extraordinary Interiors illustrates how antiques and architectural features—like a 200-year-old solid-oak door or a Victorian stained-glass window—can add character and history to any home, even if it isn’t a perfectly restored historic property. The book showcases how vintage sinks, hardware, and lighting can be seamlessly integrated into modern spaces, giving these items a renewed purpose while ensuring their legacy for future generations.
From a Manhattan brownstone to a Marin County barn-turned-cottage, the author documents a stunning variety of homes across the country. Discover how an Arts & Crafts apartment is restored to its 1916 splendor with salvaged finds, a San Francisco row house is transformed with glamorous elements, and a serene Vermont retreat is enhanced with salvaged architecture from the nineteenth century.
Brian D. Coleman, M.D., a psychiatrist and author, has written extensively on historic home design for various publications. Dan Mayers, a New York-based photographer, has contributed his work to numerous magazines and books, highlighting the beauty of interior design and architectural salvage.
