I absolutely love receiving a new book in the post, don’t you? The smell of the pages, the anticipation of settling down a little later with a coffee in hand. And today is one of those days. The new book Urban Pioneer: Interiors inspired by industrial design
by has just landed on my doormat. There’s something about the rawness of large, spacious rooms and the rustic feel of ex-industrial spaces that is simply awe inspiring. And Sara’s wonderful book is packed with industrial-design inspiration, beautiful images and styling tips from homes set in the most magnificent buildings including: a warehouse in London, a former dockworker canteen in Amsterdam and a converted feather factory in Brooklyn. Here’s a sneak peek……
by has just landed on my doormat. There’s something about the rawness of large, spacious rooms and the rustic feel of ex-industrial spaces that is simply awe inspiring. And Sara’s wonderful book is packed with industrial-design inspiration, beautiful images and styling tips from homes set in the most magnificent buildings including: a warehouse in London, a former dockworker canteen in Amsterdam and a converted feather factory in Brooklyn. Here’s a sneak peek……
This is just a small example of some of the lovely spaces inside….
Now all I need is a conversion of my own. I’ve always quite fancied a windmill (or even a lighthouse!), how about you?
Sara is a stylist and writer based in London (actually not far from where I grew up). You may recognise the name from her best selling first book: Beautifully Small: Clever Ideas for Compact Spaces
(which I reviewed ).
(which I reviewed ).
You can pick up a copy of Sara’s new book through Amazon here
Have a lovely day!
PS there’s a very exciting give-away right now (would hate for you to miss out!).
Book Credits
Urban Pioneer by (, £19.99) Photography by Benjamin Edwards © Ryland Peters & Small
Home-owner credits:
Pg.12 – Next Door’s Space by Carin Scheve and Francesco Caramella (open-plan space with concrete support columns)
Urban Pioneer
by (, £19.99) Photography by Benjamin Edwards © Ryland Peters & Small Home-owner credits:
Pg.12 – Next Door’s Space by Carin Scheve and Francesco Caramella (open-plan space with concrete support columns)
Pg.36 – The London home of Peter Win (dining table with wooden drinks cabinet)
Pg.6 – The home of Louise Miller, available to hire through (kitchen with wooden benches)
Pg.94 – The home of Thomas and Bibi de Haas (galley kitchen beneath a mezzanine)
Pg.62 – The residence and studio of Jennifer and Liam Maher (aka Energy Plan Creative) (book shelf & 2x mannequins)
