"BOOK OF THE WEEK: Ros Byam Shaw covers every cottage style from country kitsch to rustic restraint, telling the stories of the inhabitants along the way, from Peter Westcott's vintage flamboyant look in Somerset, to Mathmos-founder Cressida Granger's pared-down home in Dorset, all with inspirational photography by Jan Baldwin." Evening Standard
"Striking a rare balance between beauty and practicality, Byam Shaw's latest book is as useful as it is entertaining, packed full of irresistible pictures and a comprehensive directory of resources to help you acheive the look yourself. Best of all is the impressive range of cottages featured, from pared down and elegant to full-on country kitsch. What unifies this diverse collection of properties is their sense of wamrth and welcome, each one an idyllic retreat from the stress and bustle of town. If you are not lucky enough to own the perfect English cottage yourself, then delving into this book is the next best thing." Telegraph Magazine
"This inspiring interiors book contains gorgeous imagery and great ideas for decorating schemes – whether you live in the city or the countryside. And thanks to the Get The Look pages you'll be a few steps further to creating your very own idyllic English country hideaway." Daily Express
"The cult of the English cottage began as long ago as 18th century, and Byam Shaw explores the coastline, the countryside and even the town to discover some gloriously quirky cottage idylls, furnished with found objects and battered old heirlooms." Daily Mail
"This book could easily tip over into the folksy, and that it doesn't is down to the skill of the writer and photographer. There is plenty here for the cottage purist – quilt-covered iron beds, rustic chimney pieces and battered furniture – but, crucially there is plenty else...each of these 'perfect' cottages maximises light and space, and demonstrates a belief on the part of the owner that it is authentic spaces that are the most welcoming, and that reflecting personal histories is important. Each chapter concludes with tips for a achieving a particular look, supported by the extensive directory. Pure winter escapism." House & Garden
"Celebrates the faded charm of floral fabrics and junk shop finds and offers decorating and design solutions where space and light are in short supply." SHE
"This book of cottage interiors photographed by Jan Baldwin is a treat to browse through, and full of ideas for creating your own country-style home." Woman's Weekly
"From a simple jug of fresh flowers on a scrubbed kitchen table to an eclectic assortment of fabrics and furniture, discover how to spread a sense of rustic chic around your home." Country Living
"Any book by Ros Byam Shaw inspires confidence and delight, being brilliantly researched and handsomely illustrated. Her captions are always informative, and her interest in the story and gorgeousness of very different homes and objects is unflagging, without being gushy." World of Interiors
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