The Southern Cosmopolitan: Sophisticated Southern Style

Most people think of the South as being rural, with white-column plantation-style houses. But in places like New Orleans and Charleston, an urban sensibility mixes with traditional Southern appreciation for European antiques. The style is distinctive, and you won't see it anywhere in many decor books, except for the other must-have, Big, Easy Style.I recommend both books for anyone who likes or has inherited antique furniture, but still wants to have chic and worldly interiors.

Very interesting book on areas in the south. Having recently toured Charleston, SC the book brought back wonderful memories. I love the mix of old and new to enhance the décor.

Excellent book.

I love the South, and I love decorating books. This is fun to thumb through and looks good on my coffee table.

I purchased this book to learn more about the home featured on the cover. This home was originally featured in a House Beautiful magazine, last year, and has been my design inspiration. I love a casually elegant home that isn't too overly studied, and the cover home is just that. The rest of the homes in the book aren't. But, I'm sure there's something in this book for anyone loving great design.

I honestly expected more from this book. I find inspiration from interior design books and this one was lacking for me.

Southern style is for those of us who love elegance, graciousness, timeless decor, classic details and historical charm. Those aren't easily found in all design books, and now that Southern Accents magazine is no longer being published will be even more difficult to find examples of. I enjoyed seeing up-to-date examples of Southern decor and Southern designers in this lovely book which had a number of unique homes and rooms representative of Southern style. Some were classic historical rooms and some successfully combined more modern elements with historical design features. If you love elegant and gracious interior design, you should enjoy this book on the latest in cosmopolitan and sophisticated southern style.

A beautiful book. Lovely traditional style houses that makes me wish I could explore the South more. What gracious lives! What elegant furniture! Well-written and full of ideas.