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| Bunny Williams' Point of View: Three Decades of Decorating Elegant and Comfortable Houses | 
 enlarge | Author: Bunny Williams
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 8374
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.2
Dimensions (in): 13.2 x 10.7 x 1.2
ISBN: 1584796243
Dewey Decimal Number: 747
EAN: 9781584796244
ASIN: 1584796243
Publication Date: October 31, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
A disappointment, but............ December 2, 2007
16 out of 20 found this review helpful
I would have to agree with the previous reviewers that, compared to Ms. Williams' previous book, "An Affair With a House" this book disappoints. I think the interiors are beautiful which we've come to expect from Ms. Williams, but what disappointed me most was the fact that there was not one bedroom, similar to most peoples', which was about 12 x 15 feet with 8-foot ceilings. To see Ms. Williams' vast talent in a room like that would have been something to see. Also, I think her other books were so personal whereas in these interiors, she had to keep the clients tastes in mind. But what is truly wonderful about this book, as with the others, is Ms. Williams' writing style, which is straighforward and never disappoints. Overall, I would recommend this book; it's her "point of view" and one has to take it as that.
 Let's Be Fair! December 29, 2007
15 out of 18 found this review helpful
I love Point of View but before ordering a second copy as a Xmas gift I read seven Amazon reviews. I was persuaded to order the book on John Fowler but found it's small, dark, dated photos a huge disappointment, as did the giftee, who preferred Point of View. Bunny Williams has assembled a coffee table book of glorious photos supplemented by decorating guidelines for those of us less talented. If you recognize good design but can't create it from scratch and you don't want to hire an interior designer, this is an inspiring, delightful and enlightening place to start. Point of View is what it is and it is wonderful!
An insightful and well organized book December 17, 2007
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
I own both this book and "An Affair with a House", and because they are such different books, I don't feel they should be compared. "Point of View" is definitely not the sequal to "An Affair with a House". Although I certainly enjoyed "An Affair", I eagerly anticipated this new book because of it's promise of sharing the designer's methods and inspiration. It does exactly that - perhaps not in a tutorial format, but certainly in its own narrative and personal way. The organization of chapters into the various elements of a room helps this book stay on point. The advice is sage and more than worth the price of the book.
Unlike several of the other reviewers, I plan to revisit this book again and again. The insights, paired with the photos, are insprational and informative. And although the rooms are grand, the principles Ms. Williams shares with us are universal. They could be applied to any room in any home (even a plain bedroom with 8-foot ceilings). When I purge my library of the fluffy but pretty coffee table books (which I do almost annually), this book will stay put.
 More of a Sales Pamphlet December 18, 2007
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
I adored Ms. Williams first book -- so this new book was on my Pre-Order List as soon as it was available. But this book turned out to be more a sales book for her clients than a design book. Her first book was warm and charming -- as is her wonderful country home that it portrays in its pages. BUT this book is cold as the rooms it shows --- mega-mansions for the uber-riche!
All Full of Ideas and Great Advise January 22, 2008
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
This book offers practical advise when it comes to decorating your home. It takes each area, such as floors, windows, ceilings, drapes, furniture and layering and shows you how to put it all together to create an elegant yet comfortable room. Many books offer beautiful pictures to copy, but this book offers advise that you can actually use. I highly recommend you read this before beginning any floor to ceiling decorating projects.
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