House London by Ellie Stathaki is a nonfiction book that showcases 50 of the most inspiring contemporary interiors in the city today. Created by some of the best designers, architects, and creatives around, this book celebrates the amazing variety and vision that lies behind sometimes quite ordinary facades. Writer Ellie Stathaki and photographer Anna Stathaki explore different interior styles and show the very best of London homes – from the surprising interiors of humble terraces, to extraordinary conversions showcasing the height of luxury. Some homes will provide worthy inspiration, and others a level of drama most of us can only dream of. With beautiful photography throughout, each home draws on something uniquely ‘London’ and supporting text profiles home owners, architects, and designers and highlights the architectural bones that make up the home.
House London is an exploration of homes in London that capture a certain something and about the city and its people. While not big into learning about the rich and famous, or how they live, I am a huge fan of the city and thought this would be a fun look at interior designs and homes I would never otherwise see. I was not disappointed in the quality of the photography, even if some of the choices go well outside of my personal taste and others made me dream of finding a way to get that much natural light in my own home. I will admit to paying much more attention to the photography than the text, but I did find that the text was well researched and written and added a depth of interest and understanding to the homes featured and the people involved. I found the book to be intriguing and entertaining to explore. I think it will be great for those that love home design and decorating, as well as those looking for some inspiration for future projects.
