For more than 20 years, English designer Ben Pentreath has been a champion of exceptional English design, creating homes, interiors, and town developments that are both traditional and modern, timeless and boldly contemporary. Pentreath, whose client list includes King Charles, has a reputation for commercial projects with an abiding sense of history and place, interiors that sing with color and texture, and residences that replace fussy excess with a light, effortless sense of comfort and harmony.
An English Vision showcases two decades’ worth of Pentreath’s projects exploring his distinctive approach to architecture, design, and decoration. Projects include the restoration of a house on Regent’s Park in London, rural retreats, and historic country homes. My favorite chapter highlights village and farm projects, including a romantic West Cornwall seaside escape, a small Georgian farm, and Pentreath’s own home in West Dorset.
The book reflects Pentreath’s refined yet playful style, which integrates history, tradition, the different rhythms of time, and the personal tastes of his clients. It is not to be missed.
