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Bunny Williams' Point of View: Three Decades of Decorating Elegant and Comfortable Houses Review
Shows readers how to realize their own taste and design preferences You learn from people with great taste,” says Bunny Williams. She should know. As a novice, Williams worked for legendary decorators Sister Parish and Albert Hadley, absorbing everything she could of their peerless design sense. Striking out on her own, she rose to the top rank of the interior design profession, where she has stylishly remained for the last 30 years. Now, it’s our turn to learn from her. Part memoir and part how-to manual, Bunny Williams’ Point of View showcases many of the drop-dead chic but always cozily comfortable residences whose interiors Williams has designed during her astounding career. As Williams tells it, every design decision she makes is based on a bedrock principle: “Knowing what you value is essential.” Her conviction that every person’s home should manifest their personality guides her as she creates environments that fit each client precisely, “like a couture suit.” By showing you how to plan and then accomplish that plan for each room of your house, Williams inspires you to take account of your own values—and to realize your personal vision of how you want to live. As she says about the book: “My point of view will help you discover yours.” User Submitted Bunny Williams' Point of View: Three Decades of Decorating Elegant and Comfortable Houses ReviewsAugust 11, 2008 bunny williams review I WAS SO IMPRESSED WITH THIS BOOK I ORDERED ONE FOR A FRIEND WHO IS AN AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER.SHE IS OVERJOYED WITH IT AND STATES THAT THERE IS NOT A SINGLE PAGE THAT SHE DIDNT FIND FASCINATING AND I CAN ASSURE YOU SHE IS A VERY DISCERNING PERSON SO FOR THAT SORT OF ACCOLADE THE HIGH STANDARD OF THIS BOOK IS VERIFIED August 9, 2008 Very disappointed! Once I knew that Bunny Willams would be coming out with this book, I had no doubt that I would buy it. I proudly own and display both of her other books and find myself looking through each of them again and again. I happened to be in the library and noticed Point Of View there, so I decided to check it out before ordering from Amazon. It was sheer luck that I was able to look through and read this book before purchasing it! I so wanted to like this book but it was very disappointing to me. There is nothing, and I mean nothing practical in any of the pages of this book. I love to shop and feel that I have a beautiful and well loved home, but the houses in this book were beyond inspirational. It smacked of affluence at it's most over the top and displayed excessive consumtion of any object to fill every single table, space, etc. I found the rooms to be over-decorated even knowing and appreciating Ms. Williams style. I didn't see room on any of the tables to even put a cup of coffee! The rooms lacked any editing and there was much too much everywhere! The houses appeared to be enormous by any standard and crammed full of "stuff". Who could possibly be inspired to create several seating areas in one room to seat 8 people in each grouping. Come on! Way too much money sometimes equals absolutely no restraint. What I did like was the writing. I also enjoyed the rooms which showed a television in them because so often these remain hidden. The reality is that everyone watches some TV. An Affair with a House was hard to top, I'll say that as well. Bunny and John's style seemed more personal there and the adorable pups in all the pictures were heart warming. I wanted to like this book, darn it. But I didn't. Please look before purchasing. Sorry. August 9, 2008 Priceless Book I love having the chance to learn from the best, which is what I get with such great books as this one . Thank you Amazon Books.......... July 31, 2008 Bunny's view is exceptional Bunny Williams has a great eye and this book is chalk full of great photos. Great inspiration for any designer. July 10, 2008 A let-down Bunny Williams is a significant figure in the realm of interior design, a distinguished apostle of a style that she learned from Sister Parish; and Williams' prior book AN AFFAIR WITH A HOUSE was tremendously inspirational to homeowners of both the aristocracy and the bourgeousie. Much was expected of this new book POINT OF VIEW, and while there are things to be learned from a close reading of the text, the dark photographs detract and indeed render the book less significant than it could have been. -E.P. League July 9, 2008 I'm a huge Bunny Williams fan--and this book is a huge disappointment I absolutely loved "An Affair with a House" and Bunny's gardening book. I can't tell you how many times I've gone back to the affair book and poured over it. The gardening book is full of tips and ideas for the serious gardener. I'm very disappointed in this book. Evidently, many other people are disappointed in it judging from the fact that Amazon has reduced the price to $12.00. (I see Amazon has changed it back to $24.00 now.) Unlike some of the other reviewers here, I did not like the photography. I found it too dark---even a room which is bright and sunny looks foreboding with the sort of lighting this photographer used. The details are hard to see. As expensive and rarefied as the furnishings and accessories in this book are, I find them a bit dated and passe. Bunny talks about taste evolving---but I just don't see it here. So many of the rooms have the same feeling---almost as if everyone gets the same look when they hire Bunny. One bright spot is the text---there is a lot of good decorating advice in these pages. Hopefully, this will not be Bunny's last book. I would like to see her come back from this one with another book worthy of her talents and personality. This is my honest assessment of the book--- which is written by an author I have really enjoyed in the past. The book has an excellent text--which will be very helpful to many. I know my perspective may differ from others---but is the way I see the book. July 9, 2008 Full of Inspiration... I purchased this book along with another new release at the time, Your Home A Living Canvas: Create Stunning Faux Finishes & Murals with Paint by Curtis Heuser - and almost over dosed on all the inspiring and creative content I found in both books! Though the historic interiors depicted in Heuser's book were a lot more attainable and easier for me to relate to - Bunny's stylish way of assembling a room leaves much to be learned from. Though I don't claim to be anywhere near as talented as this duo, there is amazing unique and enriching faux and mural how-to's intermixed with great decorating perspectives in Heuser's book, while William's eye for detail and balance is unsurpassed. Rarely do I attain such pleasure and excitement from books - but the beautiful photography and easy read in both are remarkably interesting, and I have referred back to both again and again for continual inspiration. Treat yourself to both of these enchanting titles ...just don't get too high from the intoxicating and envious creative talent these wonderful authors/artists bring to life and so generously share with the lucky readers! May 14, 2008 Yummy! I love this book; it is really wonderful eye candy........I haven't read it from "cover to cover" as yet but I am afraid my daughter is going to abscond with it before I get my turn! Many of the accessories/furniture/fabrics are out of my reach, financially, but it's fun to look and dream. Jones March 29, 2008 The work of an Icon This book is wonderful! Bunny Williams is someone who will be studied as an iconic designer of her era. No one who is interested in interior design should be without this. March 15, 2008 A feast for the eyes! This was a birthday treat for me and what a treat it is - a visual feast with great words and pictures...just a joy to own! Have read it from cover to cover but I just know it will become an "old friend" - dipped into forever! It is beautifully laid out and the personality and philosophy of Bunny shines on every page. Lovers of antiques, art and gracious warm interiors will adore each and every page. For more Bunny Williams' Point of View: Three Decades of Decorating Elegant and Comfortable Houses reviews click here.
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