Creative Space: Urban Homes of Artists And Innovators
By Francesca Gavin & Laurence King, $56
Who will love this book: Decoristas that are into loft, studio or industrial-inspired design, especially those who take an intellectual approach to design (ie. you love reading about it as much as browsing pretty pictures!)
Why: Rather than offering how-to formulas, this wonderfully illustrated coffee table book offers voyeuristic peeks into the homes of leading culturati (creative directors, artists, architects, filmmakers, writers, etc) in hotspots like Barcelona, Berlin, London, New York, Paris and Tokyo.
Homes range from micro lofts and live/work studios to sprawling three-storey properties. The common thread? Each home is gorgeous, highly personal, and decidedly un-cookie cutter. Engaging Q & A’s with each homeowner will have you reading as well as ooohing and ahhing.
Sample Wisdom: "You are king of your taste!" exclaims Spanish architect and art collector Juan Redon, whose flat in a 19th Century Barcelona building is crammed full of modern furniture à la Philippe Starck and Jasper Morrison, high-end artwork by iconic artists like Richard Prince and shelf upon shelf of Batman, Superman and Disney toys.
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