Desert Style – Hardcover By Whitesides, Mary, 2003

Desert Style – Hardcover By Whitesides, Mary, 2003. $29.95 hardcover 1-58685-173-X May 8 X 10 in, 144 pp, 140 Color Photographs, Rights: W, Design Desert Style is cool living in hot climates. Based on the idea that a home should exist in harmony with its landscape, author Mary Whitesides shows how materials and textures reflect the land, and how desert hues and cooling tones can be used in beautiful and efficient ways. She discusses how to use flowing and open interiors, patios, and thoughtfully placed windows to extend living spaces outside, enhancing the relationship to the natural world. Desert Style is abundantly illustrated, and offers advice on every aspect of desert living, including building materials, space issues, heating and cooling systems, furniture, paint-even how to choose art that will complement a particular style like Old World Anasazi or High Desert Adobe. Desert Style also includes a section on landscaping and choosing plants for a desert environment, plus information on how to incorporate fountains and reflecting pools into landscaping to create a private oasis for any desert home. With 140 gorgeous full-color photographs of desert homes throughout the high Rocky Mountain deserts and the Southwest, plus a comprehensive resource listing, Desert Style will have everyone heading for drier ground. Mary Whitesides has extensive experience with interior design and home furnishings. She created some of the original interiors at the Sundance Resort and was one of the four founding members of the Sundance Catalog. She is the author of Mountain Style, and lives in Park City, Utah.

Desert Style by Mary Whitesides

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Desert Style by Whitesides, Mary

Desert Style by Whitesides, Mary Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

Desert Style by Whitesides, Mary

Desert Style by Whitesides, Mary Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

Desert Style by Mary Whitesides (2003, Hardcover)

“Desert Style” by Mary Whitesides is a beautifully illustrated book that delves into the world of interior design and residential architecture, specifically focusing on desert-themed design elements. Published in 2003 by Gibbs Smith, this hardcover first edition features stunning illustrations and a dust jacket, making it a perfect addition to any adult’s book collection. With 144 pages, this nonfiction picture book offers a unique perspective on creating stylish and inviting spaces inspired by the desert environment.

Desert Style by Whitesides, Mary

Desert Style by Whitesides, Mary Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less