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Italian Interiors: Rooms with a View is an illustrated survey of 50 homes across Italy, spanning historic palaces, mid-century apartments and rural villas. Each home is presented through photography and a short essay, with styles ranging from minimalist to maximalist.
At a glance
- Covers 50 homes from Venice and Milan to rural Sicily.
- Includes residences associated with designers and architects such as Carlo Scarpa, Alessandro Mendini and Luca Guadagnino.
- Each home is accompanied by lavish photography and a short essay about its design.
- The listing describes an oversized format with an acetate jacket.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The range of historic and contemporary homes, and minimalist to maximalist styles, offers varied visual reference in one volume.
- Short essays provide context alongside the interior photography.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Phaidon Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 7 Nov. 2024 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1838668667 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1838668662 |
| Dimensions | 27.94 x 2.86 x 31.37 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 2.05 kg |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes a large-format, 2.05 kg book, so it may be less convenient to carry than a standard paperback.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Italian interiors and residential architecture.
- Design enthusiasts looking for visual inspiration across historic and contemporary homes.
- A gift for someone who enjoys illustrated interior-design books.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical, step-by-step decorating manual or a narrowly focused single style.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The aggregate ratings are mostly in the five-star category, with some four-star and one-star ratings also present. This is a small sample and does not establish what readers liked or disliked. Consider the book's specific focus on photographed Italian homes and its large, heavy format when judging whether it suits your interests.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
It surveys 50 Italian homes, from historic palaces and mid-century apartments to rural villas, with photography and a short essay for each home.
What styles are featured?
The listing describes a range from historic to contemporary and minimalist to maximalist.
Is this a compact book to carry around?
The listed dimensions are 27.94 x 2.86 x 31.37 cm and the listed weight is 2.05 kg, indicating a substantial large-format volume.
What language is the book in?
The listed language is English.
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