The Home Colours Sourcebook: Neutrals by Alice Buckley, hardback, spiral bound published by Apple Press. ISBN 978-1-84543-274-4, price 12.99 from www.apple-press.com
As every designer knows, neutrals enhance space. They create tranquil areas. They are simple, unclutttered and can be enlivened with a splash of colour. A neutral background can remain unchanged whilst the splashes of colour can regularly be changed thereby rendering a different look altogether.
This handy-sized book explores neutral colour. If you are thinking white, ecru and beige – think again. Alice Buckley looks at white to black to create 200 neutral colour schemes. Each scheme has been given a heading reminiscent of fashion forecasts – Parisian elegance, Moroccan dreams. These are accompanied by an evocative description and a palette of gorgeous colours. Within each heading are further evocative sub-headings and schemes that capture the essence of the theme.
In addition there is a full introduction including history and colour theory and there is a handy pull-out reference card. This 256 page book could transform your living space with cool, calm, contemporary neutral colours. Perfect for the home decorator and an invaluable tool for any interior designer. The book could also be used by artists and crafters including knitters. Anyone needing colour sense would find this useful.