From the author of the bestselling Bali Houses comes an inspirational new look at Balinese modern architecture and design.Bali Living is a unique selection of private homes, rental properties, restaurant and wedding facilities, a sports complex and villas. Traditional Balinese compound architecture is evident throughout, but most of the buildings included are contemporary structures that reinterpret old forms and materials in new and exciting ways. Glass and metal have replaced alang-alang and bamboo, but in some cases the old materials are referenced and used in new ways. The interiors are highlighted with a great selection of furniture, artwork, sculpture, paintings and more from local Balinese designers and shops. A dreamer's book come true, Bali Living is an inspiration for anyone interested in home design and architecture.

The first section of the book shows how furniture, fabrics, china, glass, wall hangings, light fittings, ornaments and frames from very different periods can be mixed successfully – for example a Louis XVI sideboard with a Le Corbusier chair; while the following section illustrates how antiques can be used throughout the home to create stylish interiors, and also to augment outdoor spaces such as gardens and conservatories. Finally, an illustrated guide clearly identifies the defining characteristics of some of the most popular periods of international antique styles. With hundreds of beautiful colour photographs, this book is a must for anyone who is seeking the confidence to decorate their home with an array of beautiful things, to create a look that is absolutely of today.

The first hurdle is finding inspiration, so advice is offered on applying the lessons of nature, art and history to your home. It explores colour in depth, delving into the nuances of the interior decorator's palette, showing a wide range of classic and unusual looks but are always stylish and inspirational. It also offers advice on using colours to create the atmosphere you want or to affect the shape or size of a room. Also, professional colour finishes are unravelled, from selecting the right paints for the job to applying decorative finishes, or even using textiles to cover your walls. 没有一种色彩单独使用的，因此完美的色彩组合是取得成功设计的唯一途径。这本书为我们展示了关于古典和非凡色彩组合的一个很宽广的领域，时而精致前卫，时而大胆幽默，但总是时髦而且充满灵感。这本书同时也给我们