AmazonReaderDA: Tara Shaw knows how to mix antiques and modern! The book is stunning! The images are superb, and the production is high-quality. It’s much more than a coffee-table book! I can’t wait for her next one!
United States on Mar 19, 2023
irene: Very good book. It has great pictures but also gives information on interior design. Beautifully put together. I couldn't put it down.
United Kingdom on Oct 17, 2022
Sheherazade: I do like the book and will keep it, but:
every page is more or less the same. The colours throughout the book are: white, cream, beige, wood and gold! Sometimes a hint of light grey or black. The only colour given are the green leaves of white tulips and sometimes pictures on the wall.
It is very nicely done and it is a pretty book, but for me it was too much of exactly the same look on each page.
I love her love for antiques though and it certainly shines through, but again.
I hope it doesn't try to represent an European style, because it is not, but doesn't have to be. The take on it is certainly more American. Our places look less perfect and the antiques we have at home, usually have little or bigger imperfections and we have more colour.
But if you like a lean all white and beige look with antique frames and chest of drawers, this is the book for you!
Personally I prefer more of a Bohemian look, but I will keep it as it is a very nice book!
United Kingdom on Oct 06, 2022
Amazon Customer: Excellent photography, gives good ideas for interior design.
Canada on Jul 31, 2022
FGHM: Would have given 4.5 stars if I could.
4 stars: Bought this hoping to learn how to select and incorporate modest budget antiques, but most of the antiques used in the book are those one would see prominently displayed in top end antique shops. They have been highly curated according to contemporary tastes and therefore would quite easily and naturally fit in many homes. I don’t think I’d struggle too much to use these antiques if I had the budget to buy them in the first place.
5 stars: Overall the interiors in the book are uniquely beautiful. The author obviously has very good taste to be so successful in her profession. I also appreciated that she explained “why” on many occasions, which is strangely not that common with interior design books in my experience.
United Kingdom on Jun 10, 2022
cristina martinez diez: In a day and time when everyone copy each other , where there is the same sameness everywhere and where nobody has anything new or different to say Mrs Tara Shaw raises above . Mrs Shaw qualifies as a true pioneer . Her vast knowledge, her exquisite taste, her incredible vocabulary and her ageless decor make her truly one of a kind. Mrs Shaw adds something very invaluable to the interior designer world, the ability to make antiques and modern art work together. Her combinations are unexpected , they transport you to a different world, her vision is absolutely unseen before and outstanding . It’s worth mentioning also how much you learn from reading her book, you feel as if you have taken an MBA on antiques . Yet her humbleness and her graciousness is very impressive. I truly hope there are many many many more books to come.
I would give ten stars if I could!
United Kingdom on Sep 08, 2020
student: I. Love. This. Book. What a perfect delight! Not only does Tara Shaw have an incredible eye for selecting antiques, but the absolute best part about this book is that her gift extends to teaching what to look for, and how to recognize different periods and styles. A course to sharpen your own eye! And her “teaching” style is so friendly, approachable, and inviting. I love that she shares some of her own personal background, as well as the things that nudged her talents in this direction. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to enjoy a friendly, encouraging course in recognizing what to look for in selecting antiques, how to identify them, as well as ways to make the best use of said antiques in your own home or decorating projects. This will be a book I refer to through the years, and one which I recommend without reservation! Hope this is only the first of many books by Tara Shaw! So glad I bought it!
United States on Aug 03, 2020
BisbyBisby: If you are interested in antiques or beautiful homes, this book is the one to purchase. I usually buy decor books to sit on my coffee table as lifts to different pieces, after I quickly flip through the pages, but that was far from the case with this book...although the cover of this books is beyond stunning and makes for a perfect addition to my collection, after cracking open the first page of this book you will be quick to realize this book is more than just a show piece. The detail, e information, and the pictures are simply captivating. I picked this book up and could not put it back down until i reaches the end! Tara Shaw inspires you to create a beautifully collected home that includes interesting and unique pieces. Tara takes you on an adventure and shows how every style can incorporate beautiful antiques into their design.
This book is a must purchase and must read. I don’t tend to leave reviews but this book has become one of my New favorites and With all the beautiful decor books out there, this is one that’s stands out from the rest!
United States on Aug 01, 2020
Donna M. McGrath: This book is probably the last design book that I will ever buy! Tara Shaw has a gift for designing that is truly timeless and needed in a culture where so many are following the latest trend. She has travelled the world to find one of a kind pieces for her home and the homes of her clients. She believes in quality over quantity and teaches you to do the same, even if that means just buying one antique a year or in my case once every 5-10 years! I learned a lot about period pieces and the art of mixing your antiques with modern furniture and art. She offers her readers a wealth of information on buying and negotiating and even shares her resources! What designer will do that?! Even though she has designed the homes of many famous people, has travelled the world, has designed furniture with Restoration Hardware and has a resume too long to mention here, I found her to be so relatable even to a small town southern girl like me. I devoured every page of this glorious compilation of her work. I’m so grateful she has shared her giftedness with the world. I plan on buying copies as gifts when more are available.
United States on May 08, 2020
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| Sale off | $19 OFF | $6 OFF | |
| Total Reviews | 116 reviews | 174 reviews | 492 reviews |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1419742958 | 978-0753553190 | 978-0143131663 |
| Interior Design | Interior Design | ||
| Item Weight | 3.95 pounds | 1.05 pounds | 11.2 ounces |
| Home Decorating (Books) | Home Decorating | ||
| Language | English | English | English |
| Decorative Arts | Decorative Arts | ||
| Best Sellers Rank | #30 in Decorative Arts#126 in Interior Design#184 in Home Decorating | #986 in Pen & Ink Drawing#1,857 in Graphic Design Color Use#2,953 in Art Therapy & Relaxation | #1 in Crafts & Hobbies Reference#2 in Art Therapy & Relaxation#4 in Creativity |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8/5 stars of 683 ratings | 4.8/5 stars of 3,286 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 23,321 ratings |
| Publisher | Abrams; Illustrated edition | Virgin Books; 1st edition | Penguin Books; Jou edition |
| Hardcover | 272 pages | ||
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 1 x 11 inches | 8.43 x 0.47 x 9.92 inches | 5.56 x 0.56 x 8.27 inches |
| ISBN-10 | 1419742957 | 0753553198 | 0143131664 |
United States on Jul 08, 2023