This book is part of a series which presents exquisite visual details which capture the essence of classic ethnic styles. Photographs feature classic elements of traditional interior style. Colour, texture, substance, light - everything from architectural details and items of furniture to the simplest but resonant juxtaposition of a piece of fruit on a painted surface - are explored visually to create an absorbing collection of evocative images. This series will appeal both to those travellers esistibly drawn to the images and colours of much-loved countries and, as a sourcebook, to interior designers, artists, photographs and stylists. The English country cottage has roots in many periods of style, elements of which are universally associated with the English cottage interior. Colours are soft and muted, reflecting the misty setting and the subdued yet fertile landscape; rooms are crammed with furniture too large for the space; kitchen dressers are cluttered with eclectic patterned crockery; and simple wooden furniture is well-scrubbed or hand-painted. The overall effect is pretty and full of personal possessions. Other work by the author includes "Finishing Touches", "Brides", and "Decorating with Tiles".