Inspired by the hugely popular Bible of British Taste blog and Instagram, this book takes readers inside Britain's most fascinating homes - charming, eclectic, and full of character. A must-have for design lovers, Bible of British Taste celebrates the effortless, unstudied style that sets British interiors apart.

Based on the hugely popular blog, magazine, and Instagram account of the same name, The Bible of British Taste explores the true essence of traditional British style. Rejecting the pristine and predictable in favour of the lived-in and characterful, this aesthetic celebrates interiors filled with antiques, artworks, and enthralling layers of history.As author Ruth Guilding puts it: 'My personal mantra for the descriptions of people and their houses in this book roughly seems to be that old stuff is good, and perfection is boring.'Charting the evolution of this distinctive style from William Morris and the Bloomsbury set to today's leading tastemakers, Guilding showcases a vibrant and eclectic mix of homes and gardens across the UK. Featuring renowned creatives - from Roy Strong and Jasper Conran to Luke Edward Hall and Ben Pentreath - The Bible of British Taste provides essential insight into the quirks and charm of British interiors.With unrivalled access to some of Britain's most extraordinary homes, Bible of British Taste is the definitive guide to the nation's most distinctive interiors - a book that belongs on every design lover's shelf.

Autorentext
Ruth Guilding is a long-time contributor to World of Interiors and since 2012 has run the website and then IG account, the Bible of British Taste.

Inhalt

Foreword By Luke Edward Hall 

Part I England Made Me  
Chapter 1 At Home With Mr Morris  
Chapter 2 Bloomsbury: Character Is Everything  
Chapter 3 Spitalfields Fogeys, New Georgians And  The Invention Of Plain English

Part II Making Home 
Chapter 4 Beauty, Utility, Salvage  
Chapter 5 Artistry And Reinventions  
Chapter 6 Full Up And Classy  
Chapter 7 Patinated Antique  
Chapter 8 Gardens Of Eden 

Part III The Past And English Pastorals 
Chapter 9 Good Old Brands  
Chapter 10 Folklore And Mythologies  
Chapter 11 Duncan Harvey, Flower Farmer  
Chapter 12 Why The Pub Is My Home From Home