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English Decoration: Timeless Inspiration for the Contemporary Home Hardcover – July 9, 2019

by Ben Pentreath (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 97 ratings
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In English Decoration, the acclaimed London-based architectural and interior designer Ben Pentreath presents a survey of the best of the English style.

“English decoration is making a bit of a comeback these days, and Ben Pentreath is partly to thank—not just because he’s finessed the young Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Kensington Palace flat.” Architectural Digest

Eighteen homes, many of which have never been previously photographed, provide the source material for architectural and interior designer Ben Pentreath’s wide-ranging investigation of the classic English look. The houses include Ben’s homes in London and West Dorset, alongside those of Earls and artists, writers and architects, book designers and gardeners. The book is arranged room by room and Entrance Halls, Living Rooms, Kitchens and Dining Rooms, Bedrooms, and Bathrooms are each considered in turn, together with simple Rooms of Utility and spectacular Rooms of Display. The book begins with an essay on the English style in decoration and ends with an essential style directory, helping you to achieve the look wherever you live.
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    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Ryland Peters & Small
  4. Publication date
    July 9, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    9.6 x 1.2 x 11.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1788791207
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1788791205
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English Decoration: Timeless Inspiration for the Contemporary Home by Ben Pentreath

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English Decoration: Timeless Inspiration for the Contemporary Home by Ben Pentreath

English Decoration: Timeless Inspiration for the Contemporary Home by Ben Pentreath

English Decoration: Timeless Inspiration for the Contemporary Home by Ben Pentreath

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If you’re in need of some inspiration on how to make the most of any period features you may have in your home, this is the book to guide you – HomeStyle

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In English Decoration, the acclaimed London-based architectural and interior designer Ben Pentreath presents a survey of the best of the English style.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ryland Peters & Small (July 9, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1788791207
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1788791205
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.6 x 1.2 x 11.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 97 ratings

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Tom Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2022
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Personally, I like the warmth of English decoration. Of course, the average person cannot financially afford everything illustrated in the book...and a lot of this took many years to accumulate. However, the book conveys some great design and decoration ideas that anyone can mimic and achieve the same effect. Very well illustrated and easy to read. A great coffee table book.
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Linda T. Lambert
5.0 out of 5 stars He knows how to look at your treasures and use them.
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2019
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Ben brings an educated eye to our everyday lives and helps you see the beauty that we can tap.
It's all around and he show the most mundane of objects can enrich your life. Look and learn
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Barbara
5.0 out of 5 stars Ben Pentreath is quintessentially British
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021
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If you're looking for one book to have on classic English decorating I recommend this one.
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Gran Momma
4.0 out of 5 stars Not Ben’s work
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2023
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It’s a collection of photos from homes and what Pentreath thinks makes them a quintessential English assemblage of items in the home. I was expecting a discussion of his decorative style.
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Brittany
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly as expected. Good inspiration!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021
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Great coffee table book for people obsessed with British design (like me)!
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She Who Shall Remain Nameless
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely!
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2023
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This book was the perfect combination of gorgeous photography with just the right amount of text. My favorite interiors featured in the book were Oak Room at Garsington and Architect Craig Hamilton and artist Diana Hulton’s Welsh farmhouse, especially The library with its oak bookcases.
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Alexis
5.0 out of 5 stars A Visual Treat!
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2023
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This book is exquisite. Divided into rooms, there's something on each page to keep going back to.
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val thorpe
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful infi
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2023
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Lots of info to get you enthused on your redecoration journey
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Gutibi
2.0 out of 5 stars Enttäuschend
Reviewed in Germany on February 1, 2022
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Ich hatte mir von dem Buch deutlich mehr versprochen und war enttäuscht.
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A Warren
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2021
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Superb book, Full of great ideas and inspiration, really pleased with it
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Catherine Watkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2021
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Lovely ideas and inspiration
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