Sense of place Design inspired by where we live

Caitlin Flemming

Book - 2023

"For anyone interested in curating a home that is personal, functional, and beautiful, it's important to understand how our surroundings impact our interiors. When a space evokes a strong sense of place--a sense of belonging and comfort--it becomes a place to rest and feel grounded, surrounded by those you cherish most. Evoking nostalgic attachment, the colors and textures of a landscape, or cultural traditions, meaningful and inspired interior design is bound to reflect the broader context of a place. Mother-and-daughter team Goebel and Flemming break down the details of how top designers and creatives style their homes by drawing inspiration from place. From the pastoral beauty of the English countryside to the streets of Mallo...rca, and from the warm desert palette of New Mexico to the sunny streets of Los Angeles, Sense of Place juxtaposes interior shots, exterior landscapes, and local scenes to reveal the natural harmony between more than 20 homes and their exterior surroundings. With practical tips and evocative essays, interior design and travel enthusiasts alike will be inspired to design their homes to reflect lived experiences"--

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Genres
Illustrated works
Published
New York : Abrams [2023]
Language
English
Main Author
Caitlin Flemming (author)
Other Authors
Julie (Founder of Travelers Conservation Foundation) Goebel (author), Stephanie (Photographer) Russo (photographer)
Physical Description
287 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
ISBN
9781419764707
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. Pastoral Visions
  • Wales, Great Britain
  • Eliot, Maine
  • Norfolk, Great Britain
  • West Cornwall, Connecticut
  • Cloverdale, California
  • Chapter 2. By the Sea
  • Montauk, New York
  • San Francisco, California
  • Mallorca, Spain
  • Larkspur, California
  • Chapter 3. Deep Cultural Ties
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Great Britain
  • South Carolina
  • Brandenburg, GermanyLaura Muthesius
  • Chapter 4. Where the Heart Is
  • Woodhouse Eaves, Great Britain
  • Calabasas, California
  • Great Falls, Virginia
  • Hudson, New York
  • Chapter 5. In the City
  • Brussels, Belgium
  • West Hollywood, California
  • London, Great Britain
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Little Black Book
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
Review by Library Journal Review

From an aesthetic standpoint, this book by mother/daughter duo and interior design experts Goebel and Flemming (coauthors, Travel Home) is stunning. Readers are taken on a journey from the seaside of Montauk, NY, to the cultural touchstone of Santa Fe, the heartwarming charm of Hudson, NY, and the bustling energy of Los Angeles. The book showcases beautiful homes filled with distinctive touches that thoughtfully represent their surroundings, alongside reflections from the designers themselves. While the homes are impeccably designed and beautifully photographed, these are expensive homes with pricey furnishings in mostly well-to-do locations. The "In the City" sections feature homes in both Los Angeles and West Hollywood but not New York City, Chicago, or other major U.S. cities. VERDICT Might work well as inspiration for aspiring interior designers with a healthy budget but not as a guide for general readers.--Whitney Bates-Gomez

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