This is a glorious celebration of inspirational homes by lakes, rivers and the sea. Many people dream of living by water. Its sound and proximity are instantly relaxing, while the light, space and dazzling array of colours reflected in water have always stimulated artists and writers. The dream locations featured in this book range from a houseboat on the Seine in Paris to a seaside log cabin in Maine, but all the homes have things in common. They share an architecture and interior design that are in tune with the waterside setting, and feature watery qualities ranging from a still life of pebbles and driftwood to a decorating palette of blues, soft greens and greys. This is a book for people who live by water and want decoration ideas or those who seek inspiration from a waterside setting for their own land-locked home, and for those who simply want to dream...