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Perfect English Townhouse

Description:

Continuing her exploration of English interiors, Ros Byam Shaw visits 14 distinctive townhouses full of charm, character, and style.

Continuing her exploration of English interiors, Ros Byam Shaw visits 14 distinctive townhouses full of charm, character and style.

In
Perfect English Townhouse, Ros Byam Shaw examines the timeless English style of decoration in a variety of Georgian, Victorian and contemporary townhouses. Architecturally, these tall, narrow properties present challenges. How do you make the best of a basement kitchen with a low ceiling and limited light? Or allocate space when you live on five floors? And how do you maximize any precious outdoor space?

Perfect English Townhouse features case studies of such homes, not only in London but also in the provincial towns and cities of England. Some feel like little pockets of countryside surrounded by pavements, others have a more sophisticated, metropolitan allure; some are endearingly eccentric, others more classical. All the interiors featured are inspiring, and reflect the personalities of the people who inhabit them. These are the kinds of space that most of us are familiar with, and that many of us occupy. What is unusual is how cleverly and creatively these examples have been decorated and designed.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Continuing her exploration of English interiors, Ros Byam Shaw visits 14 distinctive townhouses full of charm, character, and style.

About the Author

Ros Byam Shaw is a former Features Editor of The World of Interiors and Deputy Editor of the British edition of the US fashion and lifestyle newspaper, W. She is now a freelance journalist and writes on design and interiors for The World of Interiors, House & Garden, and the Telegraph, among others. Ros is the author of Perfect English, Perfect English Farmhouse, English Eccentric, and Perfect French Country, as well as the bestselling Farrow & Ball Living with Colour and Farrow & Ball Decorating with Colour (all published by Ryland Peters & Small).

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has wonderful pictures and descriptions of English Townhouses.

L.F. · April 23, 2024

I currently own an English Townhouse, and I had no idea how to decorate an English style home. The book Perfect English Townhouse gave me some wonderful pictures and ideas for decorating. I really like this book and will use it to gather decorating ideas for my own home.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book from Ms

G. · June 8, 2018

Another great book from Ms. Shaw. Each featured house has in-depth captions for photos and a well-written article about the house and owners, so you feel like you have been given your own personal tour of each home. Photography is great and the range of townhouses is wonderful. Beautiful, comfortable interiors for lovers of both traditional and more contemporary styles, but most of the townhouses are in more traditional buildings.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great photos of a wide variety of homes!

G.B. · November 5, 2018

Enjoyable book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect English Townhouse will hold its own with other quality coffee table tomes.

V.R. · June 18, 2019

Book contains beautiful photographs of pretty typical samples of the minimally restored/upgraded English country cottage look—heavily decorated with the usual mismatched antique/secondhand clutter, reclaimed floorboards, bookcases, China cabinets, floor-hugging drapes and Persian carpets, overstuffed chairs, etc. (think 221B Baker and St. Mary Mead in arrested decay). But, much as I like this look, I do wish the author had shown more varied samples of it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book

E. · September 16, 2023

Absolutely love this. exactly what I’m looking for

5.0 out of 5 stars Do not limit your perspective.

M.R. · May 4, 2018

As a lover of history and old homes, this book inspires me. I am not a modernist.Some styles are more timeless. Mid-century will always be mid-century, but an older house lends itself to borrowing from not only its time, but times before and after. History is rich, cosmopolitan, and compelling. The world is our oyster.

5.0 out of 5 stars Old-World Style

l. · May 30, 2018

This is a beautifully written book that illustrates the owners' personal collections of artwork, antiques and collected treasures which lend themselves to wonderfully layered rooms. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy old-world design, but it is not for those who enjoy sparse interiors.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book! I could look through it every day

c.e. · February 24, 2018

Beautiful book! I could look through it every day! Gorgeous photos of beautiful rooms... for the English Country style fan!

おすすめです

ロ. · February 13, 2018

モダンになリつつある英国のインテリアというよりは、伝統的な英国らしいインテリアの写真が満載です。住む人のコレクションや趣味もたっぷり見せてもらうことができ、とても楽しい本です。そこには断捨離やミニマリストの対極の世界があり、思い出や自分の軌跡を大事にする生活に共感を覚えます。

Perfect Addition to the Series

T. · March 10, 2018

An excellent addition to her series of books on English decor. Like all of her books, you can look through this over and over, finding something new each time. The interiors are gorgeous, the photography excellent, and the layout of the book is fabulous. There's also a nice mix of shots with some featuring entire rooms and others that are close ups of various vignettes and details. I wonder where she will go next with this series -- it would be nice to see a "Perfect English Studio" that focused on the work spaces of artists. Highly recommend this book and the series in general.

tres bon ouvrage

M.B. · January 14, 2019

tres bon ouvrage

Lovely photos of lovely houses

K. · June 23, 2025

I love these books and have others in the collection. I day dream about living in those houses.

Andere Stile

S. · March 1, 2019

Für Liebhaber englischer Wohnkultur ein tolles Geschenk. Schöne Fotos und verschiedene Wohnstile. Nicht dieser konforme Einheitsmöbel-Look a la Westwing und Ikea oder wie in „Schöner Wohnen“.

Perfect English Townhouse

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Perfect English Townhouse

Product ID: U1849759243
Condition: New

4.6

Type: Hardcover

AED35393

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by

Free delivery on orders over AED 200

Return and refund policies

Imported From: United States

At bolo.ae, we stand behind the authenticity and quality of every product we sell. We guarantee that all items offered on our website are 100% genuine, sourced directly from authorized distributors, trusted partners, or the original brands themselves.

We do not sell counterfeit, replica, or unauthorized goods. Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support . We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

All product information, including images, descriptions, and reviews, is provided by third-party vendors. bolo.ae is not responsible for any claims, promotions, or representations made within product content or images. For more accurate or detailed product information, please contact the manufacturer directly or reach out to Bolo Support.

Unless otherwise stated during checkout, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

bolo.ae operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

Continuing her exploration of English interiors, Ros Byam Shaw visits 14 distinctive townhouses full of charm, character, and style.

Continuing her exploration of English interiors, Ros Byam Shaw visits 14 distinctive townhouses full of charm, character and style.

In
Perfect English Townhouse, Ros Byam Shaw examines the timeless English style of decoration in a variety of Georgian, Victorian and contemporary townhouses. Architecturally, these tall, narrow properties present challenges. How do you make the best of a basement kitchen with a low ceiling and limited light? Or allocate space when you live on five floors? And how do you maximize any precious outdoor space?

Perfect English Townhouse features case studies of such homes, not only in London but also in the provincial towns and cities of England. Some feel like little pockets of countryside surrounded by pavements, others have a more sophisticated, metropolitan allure; some are endearingly eccentric, others more classical. All the interiors featured are inspiring, and reflect the personalities of the people who inhabit them. These are the kinds of space that most of us are familiar with, and that many of us occupy. What is unusual is how cleverly and creatively these examples have been decorated and designed.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Continuing her exploration of English interiors, Ros Byam Shaw visits 14 distinctive townhouses full of charm, character, and style.

About the Author

Ros Byam Shaw is a former Features Editor of The World of Interiors and Deputy Editor of the British edition of the US fashion and lifestyle newspaper, W. She is now a freelance journalist and writes on design and interiors for The World of Interiors, House & Garden, and the Telegraph, among others. Ros is the author of Perfect English, Perfect English Farmhouse, English Eccentric, and Perfect French Country, as well as the bestselling Farrow & Ball Living with Colour and Farrow & Ball Decorating with Colour (all published by Ryland Peters & Small).

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has wonderful pictures and descriptions of English Townhouses.

L.F. · April 23, 2024

I currently own an English Townhouse, and I had no idea how to decorate an English style home. The book Perfect English Townhouse gave me some wonderful pictures and ideas for decorating. I really like this book and will use it to gather decorating ideas for my own home.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book from Ms

G. · June 8, 2018

Another great book from Ms. Shaw. Each featured house has in-depth captions for photos and a well-written article about the house and owners, so you feel like you have been given your own personal tour of each home. Photography is great and the range of townhouses is wonderful. Beautiful, comfortable interiors for lovers of both traditional and more contemporary styles, but most of the townhouses are in more traditional buildings.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great photos of a wide variety of homes!

G.B. · November 5, 2018

Enjoyable book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect English Townhouse will hold its own with other quality coffee table tomes.

V.R. · June 18, 2019

Book contains beautiful photographs of pretty typical samples of the minimally restored/upgraded English country cottage look—heavily decorated with the usual mismatched antique/secondhand clutter, reclaimed floorboards, bookcases, China cabinets, floor-hugging drapes and Persian carpets, overstuffed chairs, etc. (think 221B Baker and St. Mary Mead in arrested decay). But, much as I like this look, I do wish the author had shown more varied samples of it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book

E. · September 16, 2023

Absolutely love this. exactly what I’m looking for

5.0 out of 5 stars Do not limit your perspective.

M.R. · May 4, 2018

As a lover of history and old homes, this book inspires me. I am not a modernist.Some styles are more timeless. Mid-century will always be mid-century, but an older house lends itself to borrowing from not only its time, but times before and after. History is rich, cosmopolitan, and compelling. The world is our oyster.

5.0 out of 5 stars Old-World Style

l. · May 30, 2018

This is a beautifully written book that illustrates the owners' personal collections of artwork, antiques and collected treasures which lend themselves to wonderfully layered rooms. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy old-world design, but it is not for those who enjoy sparse interiors.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book! I could look through it every day

c.e. · February 24, 2018

Beautiful book! I could look through it every day! Gorgeous photos of beautiful rooms... for the English Country style fan!

おすすめです

ロ. · February 13, 2018

モダンになリつつある英国のインテリアというよりは、伝統的な英国らしいインテリアの写真が満載です。住む人のコレクションや趣味もたっぷり見せてもらうことができ、とても楽しい本です。そこには断捨離やミニマリストの対極の世界があり、思い出や自分の軌跡を大事にする生活に共感を覚えます。

Perfect Addition to the Series

T. · March 10, 2018

An excellent addition to her series of books on English decor. Like all of her books, you can look through this over and over, finding something new each time. The interiors are gorgeous, the photography excellent, and the layout of the book is fabulous. There's also a nice mix of shots with some featuring entire rooms and others that are close ups of various vignettes and details. I wonder where she will go next with this series -- it would be nice to see a "Perfect English Studio" that focused on the work spaces of artists. Highly recommend this book and the series in general.

tres bon ouvrage

M.B. · January 14, 2019

tres bon ouvrage

Lovely photos of lovely houses

K. · June 23, 2025

I love these books and have others in the collection. I day dream about living in those houses.

Andere Stile

S. · March 1, 2019

Für Liebhaber englischer Wohnkultur ein tolles Geschenk. Schöne Fotos und verschiedene Wohnstile. Nicht dieser konforme Einheitsmöbel-Look a la Westwing und Ikea oder wie in „Schöner Wohnen“.

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