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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>Perfect English Farmhouse</i> celebrates the characteristic style and fascinating history of the classic farmhouse and shows how to turn your own home into a similarly welcoming retreat. </b> <p/>Farmhouse is a word that conjures an array of appealing associations: fresh eggs and baby lambs, chunky wooden beams and stone floors, cream teas and harvest suppers; a place of welcome and plenty. With their generous kitchens and meandering layout, the architectural informality of the farmhouse suits modern lifestyles. In <i>Perfect English Farmhouse</i>, via a series of case studies, Ros Byam Shaw explores both traditional and contemporary farmhouse style. The book is divided into chapters according to style: Organic, Traditional, Fresh, No Frills, and Funky, and at the end of each chapter a spread highlights the key elements of that particular decorative look. At the back of the book, there is also a comprehensive listing of UK and US sources to help readers create their very own take on perfect farmhouse style.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Ros Byam Shaw is a former Features Editor of <i>The World of Interiors</i> and Deputy Editor of the British edition of the US fashion and lifestyle newspaper, <i>W</i>. She is now a freelance journalist and writes on design and interiors for <i>The World of Interiors</i>, <i>House & Garden, </i> and the <i>Telegraph</i>, among others. Ros is the author of <i>Perfect English</i>, <i>Perfect English Cottage</i>, <i>English Eccentric, </i> and <i>Perfect French Country</i>, as well as the bestselling <i>Farrow & Ball Living with Colour</i> and <i>Farrow & Ball Decorating with Colour</i> (all published by Ryland Peters & Small). Ros lives in Devon with her husband and dog.

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