MOUNTAIN STYLE

MOUNTAIN STYLE Panoramic views, high ceilings, exposed timber, and sophisticated design are all part of the rich tapestry of todays mountain homes. Every style takes on new meaning when interpreted in a mountain venue. Moderne, Arts and Crafts, high-tech, cowboy, rustic, country, provincialall design directionsare more splendid when their backdrop is a pine- or aspen-covered slope. In Mountain Style, Mary Whitesides goes beyond the mountain cabin, revealing the new generation of mountain homes. Illustrated with stunning color photographs, the living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, baths, terraces, gardens, and more exude the simple elegance of mountain living. The garden chapter provides advice and inspiration for creating a garden in cooler climes and rockier soils. The products chapter and resource guide detail the many avenues available to mountain homeowners for designing and decorating their homes. Together they define the rugged and refined looks of contemporary mountain style. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Mary Whitesides, eminent designer, has designed everything from interiors and home furnishings to pottery and coffee mugs. Her Peruvian-inspired furniture collections are widely distributed and featured in museums, including the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. In addition, she was one of the four founding members of the Sundance Catalog and a partner in developing the Sundance look. She lives in Park City, Utah. ISBN: 1-58685-442-9 publish date: 03/23/2004