Jim Kemp (1947–2003)

I saw this as I was walking out of the library, flicked through it, and picked it up since I wanted to get some ideas for my house.

The book is filled with large, gorgeous pictures of various aspects of design, colour and furniture inspired by island decor from places like Bali, Hawai'i and the Caribbean islands. Apart from an explanation of each photograph, there isn't too much text to detract from the pictures, so it's quite easy to read (and look at).

I did come up with one or two ideas, but since I'm not planning to rebuild my house, or change major pieces of furniture, this book (though fun to look through) was not really helpful for me in this instance. But it would make a good coffee table book.

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