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In Extraordinary Interiors In Colour, self-confessed colour addicts
Jane Rockett and Lucy St George follow on from their best-selling
first book by tackling the topic of choosing colour for the home.
Such is their passion for colour that Jane and Lucy launched the
Rockett St George paint range in August 2018 sophisticated, earthy
shades that work perfectly together. This new book allows them to
explore the world of colour and reveal their inspirations –
travel, hotels and restaurants, Instagram, the natural world and
vintage design. Starting at the beginning, Jane and Lucy
investigate colour theory before plunging into the history of
colour and how it affects our emotions. Next, they take a look at
the natural world and explore what colour means in different
cultures around the globe. They then tackle the million-dollar
question – which colours should you choose? A final chapter
explores inventive ways to decorate with colour, from bold blocking
to brave use of contrasting hues. Each chapter is interspersed with
a real-life home that exemplifies the Rockett St George style. If
you want maximum impact when updating an interior, there’s no
better way to achieve it than with bold, clever and creative use of
colour.
Self-acknowledged 'design junkies' Lucy St George and Jane Rockett
launched their online interiors store in 2007. Ten years on,
Rockett St George has revitalized the interiors market with their
quirky, glamorous and distinctive collections. On offer is is a
treasure trove of oddities and curiosities produced by designers
and manufacturers around the world and a million miles away from
mass produced chain-store products. In this, their first book, Jane
and Lucy share their insights and expertise when it comes to
creating magical, inviting and imaginative interiors. Friendly and
down to earth, they reveal how to create a home that reflects your
personality, interests and passions so it truly makes you feel 'at
home'. Jane and Lucy start at the very beginning, taking the reader
by the hand and offering sound advice on making the right style
choices. They go on to discuss finding inspiration, analysing a
space, choosing paint colours and wallpapers, arranging and styling
furniture, finding the right lighting, showing off treasures and
making style statements that will stop others in their tracks.
Illustrated with real-life homes, Extraordinary Interiors helps the
reader to navigate the sea of choices out there when it comes to
decorating, all with a dash of humour and a light-hearted approach
that makes interior decorating fun.
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