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A House by the Sea

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A House by the Sea by Bunny Williams invites readers to discover La Colina, the author’s serene Caribbean retreat. This book beautifully showcases the villa's elegant interiors, lush tropical gardens, and exquisite outdoor spaces. Essays by friends of Williams provide insightful perspectives on the architecture, gardening, collection, and culinary delights that define island living at its finest.
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Ideal for enthusiasts of interior design, gardening, and luxury coastal living, as well as readers seeking inspiration for creating serene, stylish home environments.

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In the tradition of the best-selling An Affair with a House, designer Bunny Williams presents a luxurious look at the architecture, desig, and interior of her house (and surrounding gardens) in the tropics.

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Author and renowned designer Bunny Williams has been at the top of the interior design world for more than 40 years. Her new book invites readers to explore La Colina, Williams's lovely Caribbean retreat tucked into lush, tropical gardens by the sea.

The book explores every facet of the property—from outdoor rooms and garden plantings and design to the delightful, island-living luxury of the villa's interiors, furnishings, and collections. Woven into each chapter are essays written by friends who have visited the property: Gil Schafer details the villa's architecture; Page Dickey tours the gardens; Roxana Robinson offers a peek at a weekend stay; Angus Wilkie discusses the delights of collecting; and Jane Garmey revels in the pleasures of cooking, food, and friends.

Also available from Bunny Williams: An Affair with a House and Bunny Williams On Garden Style.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419720819

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 September 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Schafer Gil
  • Contributions by Christian Brechneff

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 279.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 1860g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Trailblazer and tastemaker Bunny Williams is a world renowned interior design and garden expert. She was named to the prestigious AD 100 list, is a member of the Interior Design Hall of Fame, and was the recipient of the Giants of Design award from House Beautiful. Williams’s licensing partnerships include branded lines for Caspari, Century Furniture, Dash & Albert, Pine Cone Hill, and Ballard Designs. She lives in New York, Connecticut, and Punta Cana.

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