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Modern Glamour: The Art of Unexpected Style


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Written by: Kelly Wearstler

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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 747.2049
ISBN: 0060394420
Number Of Pages: 304
Publication Date: 2004-03
Publisher: Collins Design
Release Date: 2004-03-16
DteCode: j01

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Old-world Hollywood glamour embraces modern insouciance in the signature style of internationally acclaimed interior designer Kelly Wearstler. Never one to paint a wall simply white, in her creations Wearstler uses bold colors and patterns and mixes elaborate architectural hardware with furnishings culled from a range of eras. In Modern Glamour, she reveals her decorating secrets and dramatic approach to design.

From basic design principles to personal accents, this gorgeously photographed book explains how Wearstler shapes interiors and exteriors into ingeniously functional environments. A survey of many of her most stunning projects provides ideal examples of bringing what she calls "the elegance of the unexpected" to life in any setting. Whether it is juxtaposing typically masculine and feminine design notions to infuse a room with edge and energy, or using embellishments to put a thematic mark on a room. Wearstler's essentials on design will inspire professional designers and aspiring home decorators alike.

For those who wish to discover how decorative visions can become luxuriant realities, Modern Glamour offers clear and enjoyable guidance on the art of creating seductively stylish spaces.


User Comments about the Modern Glamour: The Art of Unexpected Style

It's glamorous, exciting, with vivid jewel toned colors, dramatic white, black and even pink. Along with Jonathon Adler they helped launch a whole new era of design: Hollywood Regency. I am a feng shui consultant and have been able to incorporate many elements of Hollywood Glam style into my practice. It has become my favorite decorating book. Kelly Wearstler deserves all her success. I was so sick of midcentury modern and am glad there is a whole new style out there. LOVE IT. Wearstler book is a great example: all the essential pieces are there and layed out beautiful in high quality large photographs.



Amazing and inspiring ideas that lead to a wonderful, eye-catching result. Creates atmosphere and style.Kelly has an amazing way of thinking that results to these ideas and we thank her 4 sharing it with us. This book broadens the readers horizons and makes them see decoration through a new perspective. Has a unique way of combining products and making them look special.



I do not think that this gives due respect to our religion. Ms Wearstler definitely has a knack for colour, and I like the creative way she used fresh colours and chic furniture to create new looks. The book is really great when it comes to interior decoration. Beware though. As this is common amongst western interior decorators, this use of objects sacred to others as mere decorative items, Ms Wearstler could be forgiven for this. Ms Wearstler seemed to like Asian religious icons in her decoration.



Not only are her featured interiors stunning (as always) but the fab Ms. Honestly, a real gem and a must-have for any book collection on interiors. Wearstler goes the distance with great photography and writing to highlight it to its fullest.



My sister already had one of Ms Wearstler's books and loved it so much that when she asked for her newest book I thought it would be a great Christmas gift. Both my sister and I love Ms Wearstler's bold colorful design style and I was disappointed that her more resent books did not get better customer reviews, which is why I did not order one of them. She said the copy she had was so worn out from use that she could never put it on her coffee table and that she loved it so much that she was more than pleased to have a brand new copy. I purchased this book for my sister, who is a design student about to graduate in 05/08, because Kelly Wearstler is her favorite designer. However, I didn't realize that the book she already had was Modern Glamour: The Art of Unexpected Style. I have since ordered Domicilium Decoratus anyway, since I was able to get such a good deal thru [.]., and I'm looking forward to giving it to my sister for valentines' day. When I gave her the book and she said that it was the one she already had I was very let down, but she did not want to return it.