Perfect English Farmhouse

<B>In<I> Perfect English Farmhouse</I>, Ros Byam Shaw celebrates the characteristic style and fascinating history of the classic farmhouse and shows how to turn your own home into a similarly welcoming retreat.</B><BR><BR>Farmhouse is a word that conjures an array of appealing associations: fresh eggs and baby lambs, wooden beams and flagged floors, cream teas and harvest suppers; a place of welcome and plenty. With their generous kitchens and meandering layout, the architectural informality and inviting comfort of the farmhouse suits modern lifestyles. In <I>Perfect English Farmhouse, </I>Ros Byam Shaw continues her exploration of classic English style as she surveys both traditional and contemporary farmhouse style, via a series of 23 case studies. The book is divided into chapters according to style: Organic, Traditional, Fresh, No Frills, and Funky, and at the end of each chapter a spread highlights the key elements of that particular look.