Book review: Styled by Emily Henderson
And from its gold-foiled front cover (I'm a sucker for a
brass accent) Styled did not disappoint. The book starts by encouraging
readers to identify their style via a multiple-choice questionnaire – albeit
one littered with American references. Questions range from where you like to
shop, to your favourite order at the bar after a long day at work (there was no
option for "whole bottle of sauvignon blanc" or "triple gin
& tonic" – so I had to lie and say Martini. I hope it didn't throw my
results off too much). I came out as a bohemian on the Emily Henderson style
wheel (I was slightly disappointed not to be a 'seventies' given my current
love of smoked glass, sheepskins and bold patterns!)
I should point out that this is not a book about
interior-design per se, but about styling. What Emily really focuses on is how
to use what you already have and how to arrange and display it artfully. It is
full of beautiful photographs, fabulous vignettes and really well-structured,
practical tips on how to style everything from your sofa to a kitchen island.
Emily's advice serves as a toolkit to help anyone improve their home (or their
photography) – covering scale, contrast, balance, layering and much more. So
whether you're a homeowner, stylist, interior-designer, blogger or
photogpraher, I defy you not to find something useful in this book. And if all
else fails, it will look jolly nice on your coffee table!
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