{"product_id":"everything-a-maximalist-style-guide-hardcover","title":"Everything: A Maximalist Style Guide - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAbigail Ahern\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to the 'more is more' world of decorating, or as it's more commonly know in the business, Maximalism.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA style that embraces the all-out: beautiful colour palettes, luxurious textiles, patterns and embellishment. Maximalism is the epitome of passion, one in which Scandi-style, stripped bare and pared-back interiors have no place. Abigail Ahern guides us through the sea change in the world of interiors as the pendulum swings away from minimalism, over to our increasing desire for self-expression and optimism. Learn how to break the 'rules' of interior design, play fast and loose with different periods in a single room and have fun. Maximalism allows you to dip into colour palettes and any decade or style, with the effect of stirring up emotions and creating a bedazzling space you'd never want to leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChapters include: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDeveloping a Sense of Style: \u003c\/strong\u003e Research tips and how to begin, from trawling Instagram and tearing sheets from magazine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpressing Yourself: \u003c\/strong\u003e Learning which rules to forget and which guidelines you would do best to remember to make your decorating foolproof.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Important Accessories: \u003c\/strong\u003e Learn to create a story whereby every object in the room supports the same vision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentifying Your Palette: \u003c\/strong\u003e Experiment with thinking outside the box and be curious with colour - what matters most is not the colour but the tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating a Sense of Home: \u003c\/strong\u003e All homes should have a soul and you should be the mixologist, taking risks and mixing up furniture styles with aplomb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating Ambience with Lighting: \u003c\/strong\u003e Lighting is key and enables you to set a mood that is instantly tangible and has a direct impact on mood and energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Your Space: \u003c\/strong\u003e The secret ingredient to making a maximalist home work, and not feeling like a cluttered mess.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChallenge the Norm: \u003c\/strong\u003e Harness beauty and oddity, sensuous and the macabre, to create a decorative melting pot where elements vibrate with energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Black Book: \u003c\/strong\u003e Take a peek inside Abigail's little black book where we find the best global decor stores not to be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbigail Ahern is an influential tastemaker, recognised for her enchanting take on interiors, and has redefined the visual landscape with her unique style and bold approach. In 2015, the Abigail Ahern own-label collection was launched. Each seasonal collection encompasses furniture, lighting, accessories, textiles, art, sculpture and the world-famous Abigail Ahern faux flowers and plants. As well as the Abigail Ahern London store, the collection is stocked by luxury boutiques around the world, including Selfridge's, Heal's and Terrain. Abigail is a guest judge on BBC Two's Interior Design Masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 11.1 x 9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769006162208,"sku":"9781911641117","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9b4f55bef27d4ef82c67d260ee84bc8a.webp?v=1780341018","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/everything-a-maximalist-style-guide-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}