Moroccan Interiors by Lisa Lovatt-Smith (2005-09-01) Hardcover – January 1, 1852

Beautiful photography and great decorative ideas.

Morocco is beautiful and full of color, thats what I was expecting and hoping for, the book is kind of okish, many pages having drawings, like a kid from school did it, the rest of the photos, have mainly brown tones to them, a good portion of the pages have no photos, but some info and the picture on the opposit page, and there are prints in three languages, even the the front cover of the book is in large english, the english portion in the book is teeny tiny, I must struggle to read it, or get a magnifier, or better yet to make it simple, dont even read it, just browse through looking at the photos, which arent all that or inspriing, basicly I found the book to be more of a huge let down more than any thing else, no I would not reccomend this book, something you might check out from a library, but in no means to actually buy, and pay money for

Large colorful images of classic interiors. A very good book for fans of international interior design.

nice picturebook

This is the book to buy if you want to experience the color an style Of Moroccan houses.If you look for ideas for your interior ,and you like warm colors ,this book is the one to choose.

Preservation or desecration of certain architectural styles and decorative heritage goes in and out of fashion the world over. It's not only Morocco that wanted to demolish the old and over-value the new. How much of the beauty and culture of the East has been lost in the name of "progress"? The situation is not simple, however. In the latter part of the 20th century there was an urgent need throughout the Mediterranean for affordable, modern housing for quickly expanding populations and growing economies strapped for cash, skills and resources. Unfortunately aesthetics and the traditions of artisans often got trampled in the rush. Lisa Lovett-Smith's sumptuous Moroccan Interiors reminds us that embracing preservation has so much to offer the present and the future. While she focuses on the homes of the rich, ex-patriate and famous and could therefore be accused of being elitist, she also illuminates the beauty of the simplest of objects that could be found in any home, rich or poor. Lovett-Smith has divided Morocco into regions and cities and celebrated the best of each, appreciating the exquisite, ornate beauty of Islamic art and the colour schemes reflecting the dramatic terrain of the Mediterranean: desert ochre and blistering reds, turquoise, azure, sapphire, gold, saffron and cinnamon to name a few. Lovett-Smith is aware that a picture tells a thousand words and her accompanying text in several languages is brief. The photography is faultless and the lighting of the interiors unobtrusive. This is not just an ornate coffee table book. It is a valuable archive, a celebration of great style and a treasure trove of inspiration for interior architects, artists and designers.

I have enjoyed this book & have referred to it since early 2000s. It's nice to have in my collection of design books.

Inspirational book but the 3 languages is a bit tricky to get used to.

The book gave me inspiration & ideas.

This is a real adventure into a very laid back method of interior design. Brilliantly put together

Good Condition!

good