Departing from conventional ideas of ’tropical style’, this beautifully presented book integrates the most pleasurable aspects of tropical living with a modern sensibility to establish an entirely new and exciting trend in interior design. Selecting the best examples from far-flung locations around the globe - from Brazil to Florida, from New Zealand to Singapore - Tropical Minimal reveals how the appreciation of exotic environments can be enhanced through simple spaces and pared-down furnishings. Photographed specially for this volume, examples are presented in five chapters - living, eating and dining, bathing, sleeping and outdoor living - that cover the rich spectrum of tropicalminimal design and architecture. A visual-reference section focuses on design details, from exotic materials and terraces to lighting and pools.

The lifestyle of the tropics is the envy of the world. With its lush vegetation, the presence of oceans and relaxed attitudes, the tropical climate is home to a wide range of appealing interiors, often influenced by local crafts and building traditions and the desire to maximize indoor-outdoor interaction.

Departing from conventional ideas of ’tropical style’, this beautifully presented book integrates the most pleasurable aspects of tropical living with a modern sensibility to establish an entirely new and exciting trend in interior design. Selecting the best examples from far-flung locations around the globe - from Brazil to Florida, from New Zealand to Singapore - Tropical Minimal reveals how the appreciation of exotic environments can be enhanced through simple spaces and pared-down furnishings. Photographed specially for this volume, examples are presented in five chapters - living, eating and dining, bathing, sleeping and outdoor living - that cover the rich spectrum of tropicalminimal design and architecture. A visual-reference section focuses on design details, from exotic materials and terraces to lighting and pools.

Redefining contemporary interior style in the most luscious areas of the world, Tropical Minimal expands the possibilities of what can be achieved through modest means and simple expression.

introduction

the simply tropical lifestyle

living

fusing exotic with modern

cooking and dining

celebrating good tastes

sleeping and relaxing

giving in to the elements

bathing

the quest for freshness

outdoor spaces

rooms beyond rooms

elements

details, surfaces,

materials, inspiration

sources

acknowledgments