Colefax and Fowler: The Best in English Interior Decoration

My wife loves it.

My local library recently culled its collection of decorating books to remove the old titles that were not being checked out — likely because patrons deemed their content to be dated. Had this book been available, it would likely have vanished from the shelf. In came popular decorators' releases showcasing their own projects — in many cases, sterile, perfect, monochromatic interiors that leave one thinking "look but do not touch." Though published in 1989, the content of this book is classic — based on the successful Colefax and Fowler approach — and therefore always in good taste. Based on some of the photos (not as crisp as in current releases, but still worthy of study), our cousins across the pond like their patterns — on rug, wallpaper and upholstery — and their clutter. Americans who prefer a more curated approach can still draw inspiration from the livable "humble elegance" that John Fowler espoused. If an English look appeals to you, it's a good reference for making wise decisions. Just having the book on display adds a certain tone to a room!

Book was in good condition as described and it arrived promptly. The book was packaged well.

I am not a Grandmillenial myself (too old!) but I love the recent return among some young folks to pretty rooms with lovely details that focus on the precious objects of the past. Anyone in that camp will enjoy this classic of interior design. The photos are not anywhere close to today's standatds--they're typically quite dark and small, making it difficult to make out details in the room or get a sense of color. But the decoration itself is, for the most part and in my opinion, timeless. At any rate, anyone keenly interested in interior decorating really ought to know the Colfax and Fowler history. It's fascinating and there's plenty of text explaining all those details.

Beautiful book. You can’t beat Colefax & Fowler.

Classic good tasteFrom the days when interior design actually meant design.Colourful, tasteful, chic and very, very beautiful.The book relates the height of chic English design from the formerly great Colefax & Fowler brand.One wishes that they would return to the days of offering beautiful products.

Each chapter covered a specific room. I was more interested in deorating guidance than history.Style is old for what I expected.

I have looked for this book locally for a while and was pleased to find it on Amazon.Though it is almost twenty-five years old, the classic style of Colefax and Fowler is worth studying. LOVE this book...