Way We Live With Colour

'Way We Live' is a visually thrilling exploration of the way people around the world live with colour. Divided into five main sections, the book showcases Gilles de Chabaneixs eye for the telling use of colour in interiors in a multitude of places and cultures, from startling coastal blues to the subtle monochromes of minimalist urban styles, from the sumptuous and grand reds and purples of palatial dwellings to the sunlit yellows of country life. Every opportunity to make cross-cultural comparisons and connections is taken within this book to provide a truly international vision of the ways in which lifestyles are reflected in colour. Table of Contents: Monochrome Cool: Whites, blacks, greys, 'undecorated'; Blue-ish Moods: Blues, mauves, violets, very coastal; Rich Reds and Plush Purples: opulent settings and grand interiors; oriental browns and umbers; Sunlit Citrus: Yellows, greens, gold; bright interiors and alfresco settings; Naturals and Neutrals: beiges, creams; woods, leaves and grasses. Author Biography: Stafford Cliff was formerly Creative Director of the Conran Design Group in London. Gilles de Chabaneix was one of France's most prominent photographers of design and lifestyle for many years; his work appeared in all the leading style magazines, including Elle Decoration and Marie-Claire.