Everyone has an idea of their own dream home, whether it be a minimally furnished apartment overlooking a city skyline or an informal and colourful retreat in the sun. Whatever your dream, this bestselling book - now available in paperback for the first time - presents 100 inspirational interiors of all styles from around the globe, from New England to Mallorca and from Provence to South Africa . Alongside the work of many of the world's most talented interior designers are homes that have been imaginatively transformed by the vision and commitment of their owners. "Dream Homes" features 100 inspirational homes, the key characteristics of which are compellingly described by leading interiors writer Johanna Thornycroft and stunningly illustrated with over 800 photographs by world-renowned interiors photographer Andreas von Einsiedel .

Andreas von Einsiedel has specialized in interiors photography for the past twenty years. Based in London , he works internationally, and is particularly known for his work using only naturally available light. Heuse & Garden, Architectural Digest and other titles the United States , Australia and Europe . He has photographed subjects for over twenty books.

Johanna Thornycroft is a freelance writer and journalist who regularly contributes design fearures to newspapers and interiors magazines worldwide. She has traveled extensively and spent long periods living in Africa and the Middle East . She is the author of several books, including The Provencal House (2003) and The Russian House (2005), both photographed by Andreas von Einsiedel.