A visually Stunning survey of Eastern influences, design, and objects incorporated into Western interiors, East West Style will help you create beautiful Interiors, incorporating the Eastern ideas of balance and harmony, color and texture, simplicity and richness. Blend the essence of Eastern style with the comfort and familiarity of Western interior design to energize and simplify your home. Sumptuous fabrics, smooth wood cabinets, celadon pottery, Japanese, Chinese, of Islamic calligraphy screens, gleaming red lacquer boxes and lamps-these are some of the Eastern design elements featured to help you create a harmonious, restful home as a retreat from today's hectic life.

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The other problem is the poor dilenation of topics. If you flip to a random picture in the book you'll have a hard time whether they are trying to tell you something about texture or proportion. Certainly, in a complete room all of the factors need to balance each other out, but without focusing on each one individually it is harder to grasp its importance.

There are a few hundred photos of designs that look like they would, for the most part, require expensive modifications (for instance, the kitchen with contrasting textures made of three separate materials or the dining room with the floor treatment). As another reviewer pointed out, virtually all of the photographs reflect a Japanese and (to a much lesser extent) Chinese aesthetic.

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Great blend of western & Asian designApr 30, 2001
By Angel Lee "Liocorno Amethyst Moonstone"
This is a wonderful book for anyone wanting to elements of Asian design, which are so popular today, to their home. With so much to choose from you can't help but be inspired. Sections focus on various principles including simplicity, order, proportion, harmony, balance, color and texture. Examples in photos are accompanied by descriptive text.

Since I am a crafter I am always on the lookout for the things I can make for myself and I saw many here that I could. My favorite idea is a Japanese-style dining table that is sunken into the ground. It looks so elegant and I am dreaming of having one someday. They also use lots of screens, which are one of my favorite elements with their beauty and versatility. I though an attic room with a semi-hidden bed was a great idea as well.

I appreciate the practical approach here of incorporating authentic Asian design into existing Western homes of various types. If you are looking for some fresh ideas for your home and want a simple, yet elegant style this book will give you some great ideas.

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Excellent, thoughtful, serious and whimsical!Jan 26, 2001

I am so pleased with this purchase. I was a little skeptical initially because the front picture wasn't to my taste, but the inside photos show diverse ways in which to incorporate eastern elements into a liveable design scheme. Another thing that I appreciate about this specialized design books is that I learned general principles of design from the author. The photos are beautiful, the rooms are beautiful, and the suggestions are thoughtful and fairly easy to implement without going crazy overboard on money. I love it! Can't wait to start buying seriously!

5 of 7 found the following review helpful:

Beautiful Photos and IdeasNov 17, 2000
By Marcus Rabovsky
I am about to purchase a condo and was wondering how I wanted it decorated... I always loved the minimalistic, Japanese, Zen style... So I ended up with this book... And what a find... I don't know where to start first... GREAT PHOTOS AND IDEAS!

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