Editorial Reviews
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Two major tenets of Zen--simplicity and serenity--lend themselves perfectly to today's quest for tranquility and balance in the home. Espousing restrained, uncluttered rooms documented here in soothing, neutral-toned interiors, Vinny Lee's Zen Interiors outlines the philosophy and the practicalities of streamlining your home and your life to achieve such an environment. The results are a soft modernist look, a pared-down contemporary styling of minimal architectural detailing, limited color palette, and absolutely no clutter. But, as Lee cautions, you don't want to add to the burdens of an already busy lifestyle, so you must find the degree of minimalism that suits you. In other words, if you're merely daydreaming of less cluttered surroundings yet know in your heart that you can't live in a sparse environment--no matter how elegant--then the Zen interior is probably not for you. But if you're truly seeking to streamline your life in search of that harmonious balance, you'll find plenty of good advice here. --Amy Handy
Book Description
The principles of Zen Buddhism are increasingly reflected in interior design today, as people look for ways to create havens of calm and relaxation within their own homes. Zen Interiors abounds with practical advice on organizing personal possessions to simplify the home environment.
Readers learn to use natural perspectives to achieve harmony and balance; fabrics, furnishings, and floors to produce an alliance of touch and texture; and color and contrast to create illusion and accent.
Room by room, the book puts the principles into practice, combining simple modern shapes with sensuous material. With brilliant photography bringing these inspiring design concepts to life, Zen Interiors is an illuminating and enlightening source of elemental ideas.
Zen Interiors
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