China Home (9780804860505)

With rich, detailed photographs and insightful commentary, this Chinese interior design book will provide you with plenty of fresh and colorful decorating ideas.

Contemporary Chinese design has emerged as a dynamic force in the world of architecture and interiors. Rooted in long-standing cultural traditions while shaped by the creativity of a new generation of designers, today's Chinese interiors blend classic aesthetics with modern innovation.

From revitalized hutongs in Beijing and lane houses in Shanghai to shiny new villas in Pudong and sleek urban apartments in Hong Kong, the best modern Chinese interior design blends the legacy of the past with a fresh appetite for the new. China Home explores this burgeoning phenomenon with images taken in more than 100 gorgeous homes, and will become an indispensable source book for everyone looking for ideas to create and re-work their living space.

Design topics include:

• Designing the Contemporary Chinese Home
• Entrances and Living Spaces
• Dining Rooms, Kitchens and Studies
• Bedrooms and Bathrooms
• Furnishings and Accents
• Courtyards, Gardens and Terraces

About the Author:
Michael Freeman has been one of Smithsonian magazine's principal photographers for more than three decades. He has photographed extensively in Asia, and has produced 117 books, including Angkor: The Hidden Glories and the award-winning Japan Modern.