While Celerie Kemble is known for her colourful yet classic interiors, her new book Black and White (and a bit in between) features rooms decorated in this iconic colour palette. As well as her own work, the book features the work of other notable designers including Bunny Williams, Thomas O’Brien and Victoria Hagan.
It’s filled with design advice, tips and inspiration plus gorgeous room photography.
Here’s what Celerie said about the book in a recent interview:
“The book is an array of other designers’ work, sort of as historical reference. It’s all about the use of black and white in interior design, but it quickly began to incorporate color, because I’m still very attracted to color. And nothing is really black and white — there is an array of other neutrals and shades of gray that play a part in a design as well.
This was my conceit to look at design differently. To take a step back and focus on form, function, durability and integrity. It was a way of approaching my business with a new set of eyes, by curating an inspiration board and a lesson plan. . . The book is more about topic than any particular method. For me, it is very important to always be studying other designers’ work.”
All images via here.
It’s all about the mix – wood, warm metals and texture ensure that black and white doesn’t equate to cold or too modern.
I can’t wait to receive my book in the mail! (I perused (well, actually read cover to cover) it at my local bookstore and then ordered it online as it is less expensive.) You can order yours here.
Happy weekend everyone!
Edins House
November 11, 2011Looks fantastic! Sometime this winter I’ll be decorating my home office and wish I could go as gorgeous as the one you’ve shared… but I suspect that real-life and practicality will win out 😉 Did you notice that the beautiful arched window in the last room if off centre? I love how they created the illusion that it was centred in that lovely barrel vaulted room. Design comes to the rescue and solves the problem!!
Victoria
Taylor Greenwalt
November 14, 2011I love a black and white room. They can be so fun and yet be so dramatic.I was thinking of doing a post on it. I am going to have to get her book. love all the images.
kelly@refresheddesigns.
November 14, 2011Thanks for tuning me into Celerie’s work. These spaces are amazing!
Pam @ Cherish Toronto
November 15, 2011Celerie’s book is on my Christmas wish list (along with several others – I’m a decor book junkie). I’ve been good this year, so I’m hopeful Santa will come through!!
Pam @ Cherish Toronto
November 15, 2011Celerie’s book is on my Christmas wish list (along with several others – I’m a decor book junkie). I’ve been good this year, so hopefully Santa will come through!!
Jenny @ Simcoe Street
November 16, 2011Gorgeous!! I love these
Jenny
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