Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The elements of Zen are synonymous with harmony, balance, lack of clutter, inner peace and calm. This title introduces key elements in creating a zen-style interior, and then puts them into practice, showing how home spaces can be arranged and decorated to create tranquil and calming atmospheres.

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CHOICE Review

Lee's Zen Interiors is a modest, coffee-table book on interior decoration based on Zen principles of serenity, harmony, balance, and simplicity. The square-format book is divided into two basic sections: the first, "Inspiration" (theoretical), seeks to define the elements of Zen; the second, "Applications" (practical), leads the reader to see and plan the use of these principles in home decoration and furnishings. The theoretical and practical themes are enhanced by excellent, full-color, full-page photographs that complement and expand the text. The intent of the book is to introduce ideas that can provide a calming and relaxing environment for the modern home. A 20th-century concept of "less is more" is given an Asian view with the addition of natural materials in addition to steel, glass, and concrete. The book's appeal is primarily to the general reader and home decorator, but the photos provide a wonderful catalog of ideas for professional and student alike. General readers; lower-division undergraduates; professionals; two-year technical program students. D. Ichiyama; Purdue University

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Vinny Lee is a writer and stylist specializing in interior lifestyle features. She has written several books on design, including Kitchens, Designs for Living, Quiet Places, and Zen Interiors. Her work has appeared a variety of publications including Homes & Gardens and House & Garden magazine. She lives in France.

(Bowker Author Biography)