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An English Vision: Traditional Architecture and Decoration for Today

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Pentreath is renowned as one of the foremost designers of new traditional buildings and country houses in the world. In celebration of his London-based firm’s twentieth anniversary, Pentreath presents his authentically, yet playfully, classical approach. This is the first of Pentreath’s books to present his own output in its entirety—from his personal residences in Dorset, London, and Scotland that brought him international fame to many old and new houses that he has designed and some of the larger, town-scaled projects that make his practice unique in the world of traditional design. Although the results range from his colorful and romantic versions of the English country cottage to traditional splendor, there are underlying ideas that inform the breadth of his output—a sense of scale, proportion, craft, detail, sustainability, and appropriateness—that have a universal relevance today. Pentreath has authored as well as taken all photographs in this book, which looks at some thirty case studies, large and small, including many previously unpublished works. The designs encompass an understanding of materials, texture, classical and vernacular detail, color, richness, and simplicity by turn—as exemplified in both sumptuous and honest interiors, grand country houses, and pragmatically organized town plans. While being steeped in a learned classicism, Pentreath’s work is celebrated by young and old around the world, as exemplified by his coverage in major media outlets. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rizzoli


Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2024


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 084786667X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 70


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.5 x 1.44 x 12.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #56,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #16 in Individual Architects & Firms #127 in Interior Design #180 in Home Decorating (Books)


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  • How to make older furniture look vibrant and relevant for our times
Format: Hardcover
Another great book from Ben Pentreath, the top British advocate for updating traditional design for our times. He even has me seriously thinking about a deep yellow hue for my dining room walls. Beautiful photography and well written text.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2025 by Lynn Robertson

  • Extremely heavy tome!
Format: Hardcover
Gorgeous book but very heavy! Love photos and just love English decorating.
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2025 by Pam in OH

  • More than just pretty pictures of rooms
Format: Hardcover
Ben Pentreath writes extremely well; An English Vision is a book from the heart. If ever he wants to, Pentreath could easily switch to professional photography. He surely has "an eye," as they say. The beautiful photos are by him. His interior design work illustrates how real people live, or would like to. They do not look staged, but comfortable, as if a real person just left the room a moment earlier. I will return to this book again and again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025 by J Reedy

  • WHAT DULUX YELLOW is his KITCHEN on the cover? My dining room awaits!....
Format: Hardcover
Enchanting! Positively stunning! I am in love with the COLORS. I am inspired to paint my dining room the same yellow as that of the kitchen on the cover -- the darker side. I wish I knew WHICH DULUX paint color that is -- DULUX has about a thousand shades of everything! and even MORE shades of yellow! very egg yolky, on one wall, and looks like the other wall has a touch of SPICE added to the egg yolk! If anyone knows -- or can discern - WHICH DULUX yellows these walls ARE, I would love to know! My dining room -- and I -- would appreciate a new coat of paint, the RIGHT shade of "yellow with a touch of spice". ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2026 by BOOKSY

  • Nothing short of amazing!
Format: Hardcover
This book exceeded my expectations; it is very well written and the photography is beyond amazing...it's like stepping into a beautiful dream!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025 by Edward D.

  • Exactly what you can expect from Ben Pentreath
Format: Hardcover
This book is full of Ben’s many past projects, which include so many historical buildings. He wants you to learn, and understand why choices were made. He has great respect for the owners’ opinions.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025 by Reader’s Bliss

  • The colors!!!
Format: Hardcover
If you’re into color or want to be get this book! I’m a big Ben fan:) and this one does not disappoint. The stories are wonderfully told and the photos so inspiring. You’ll be running to the paint store!
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024 by Scott Cross

  • simply gorgeous
Format: Hardcover
a beautiful reminder to live life without fear surrounded with what brings you joy. ..a manifestation of inner balance.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024 by Bailey Benton

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