Living Etc: Modern Rustic - Hardcover

"Rustic" provides ideas for creating a modern country style in your own home. Whether you are a rural or urban dweller, this book illustrates how you can create a simple interior that is down to earth and back to nature; that works with the past, yet celebrates the present. The book includes 10 easy-to-follow projects and beautiful inspirational photography. The author Ali Hanan begins with an introduction that looks at the concept of Rustic living throughout the ages and how the style has evolved to a modern ideal today. She goes on to outline the elements of the rustic look, from the colour palette to the beauty of using natural materials in the home, and details to introduce. She finishes with a section on how the you can extend the look into your lifestyle with chapters on living and cooking. More than a stylebook, "Modern Rustic" introduces you to a whole way of life for anyone who wants to live in a more organic, environmentally conscious way.

Ali Hanan is a freelance writer living in London. She regularly contributes to leading newspapers and magazines such as The Sunday Times, Tomorrow's World, and Elle Decoration. Growing up in the robust environment of the Southern Hemisphere, she develope a vitality and passion for healthy living, and has spent several years as the editor of a number of health and outdoor pursuits publications.