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- ISBN 9780847877454
- Dimensions: 235 x 279mm
- Publication Date: 06 Oct 2026
- Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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This book is essential reading for admirers of the historic English country house as well as anyone seeking to bring authentic British style into their own home. From his own distinguished residence, Hatchlands Park in Surrey, to some of Britain s most iconic estates including Castle Howard, Knole, Goodwood, and Petworth Cobbe draws on more than fifty years of unparalleled knowledge and expertise in historical detail, conservation, and interior restoration. This book offers rare access to some of the most important homes in the United Kingdom and Ireland, illuminating the stories of the houses and the lives lived within them. Cobbe shares never seen photographs alongside his own charming paintings and designs illustrating his schemes, which refresh, enliven, and reignite the hallowed interiors of these country houses. Here readers gain practical guidance on topics such as hanging and enhancing art collections, choosing historically sympathetic paint colors and window treatments, restoring architectural elements, and balancing centuries-old character with the demands of modern living. More than a showcase of extraordinary rooms, this book serves both as a celebration of Cobbe s remarkable legacy and a blueprint for decorators, restorers, and enthusiasts seeking to preserve heritage while creating livable, beautifully layered homes.
Dublin-born Alec Cobbe was trained as a paintings conservator at the Tate Gallery in the early 1970s. Since 1981,he has combined his conservation work with the design of historic interiors across the UK and Ireland. His design archive resides at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Julius Bryant was formerly a curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum for fifteen years, overseeing the museum s extensive collections.
