Henry Bourne Books

Jane Cumberbatch's unique approach to decoration is based on the timeless appeal of all things simple and natural. Pure Style pioneered the trend for uncluttered interiors. With its advocacy of clean outlines, crisp fabrics and natural materials, it reaches beyond the bounds of interior decoration, offering a new way of living that is resourceful and economical. With photographs by Henry Bourne, the book shows which colours, fabrics, textures, items of furniture, decorative objects and lighting are appropriate to the style - and goes on to demonstrate how to bring them together to create your own interpretation of the look.

Since its publication, this best-seller has become a classic source book of simple, natural, uncluttered interior design. The Pure Style ethos is much more than that, however. It offers a whole new outlook for living, relaxing, eating, and entertaining, in which resourceful thrift combines with an appreciation of the sensual side of life -- represented by scents, textures, flavors, and colors. Pure Style is a mine of information and ideas, interspersed with trade secrets -- like how to renovate old pieces of furniture, customize awkward spaces, and put together simple meals in just a few minutes. Jane Cumberbatch presents the seductive principles of Pure Style, with suggestions for every room in the house, plus ten achievable projects. Henry Bourne's glorious photographs demonstrate that her ideas work anywhere from urban loft to country cottage.