The SA Décor and Design Buyers Guide is celebrating its 25th anniversary of showcasing the industry with a rather stylish return in the printed version that has made it such a household name as the go-to resource for décor, design and interior sector professionals and for lovers of all things chic.

Due to popular demand from the industry, the new printed version of the Buyers Guide has launched and it has been an absolute labour of love, says Marcia Margolius, well-known designer and decorator and author of the award-winning blog, “Marcia loves it”, on the SA Décor and Design website. “With our new look Buyer’s Guide, we have transformed the way buyers connect with the finest suppliers and service providers in the industry”.

“This guide goes beyond highlighting suppliers; it’s a celebration of the talent and creativity that comes to life behind the scenes. Readers can immerse themselves in captivating projects and brands through vibrant full-colour photographs that showcase true artistry and craftmanship”.

The result is a spectacular and comprehensive 504-page tome, a feast for the eyes with full page spreads, showcasing the crème de la crème of highend suppliers and retailers. The new user-friendly system of icons allows the reader to quickly identify the products available along with a convenient QR code for scanning to connect directly with suppliers.

Popular home decor blogger KariAnne Wood has created this delightful and inspiring home planner just for you. With her infectious joy and humor, KariAnne is there to hold your hand on the decorating road ahead.

• Infused with witty, simple, and can-do advice, The DIY Home Planner is packed with unique features to help you realize your decorating dreams:
• Convenient pockets to tuck paint chips, fabric samples, and more to keep you organized
• Charming illustrations, photos, and diagrams to inform and encourage you
• Unique style guides, decision trees, and reference guidelines to inspire confidence in every decorating decision
• Easy DIY projects to help you accessorize with personalized style
• Incredible extras in the back of the book, including three frameable prints to brighten up your wall decor
• Discover these and other amazing tips in every area of home décor from painted wall treatments to light fixtures to accessories to floors...and so much more!

Providing a complete review of cottonwood, the most commonly used form of bark, this guide addresses the unique challenges and benefits of carving tree bark and offers information on what to expect from this atypical wood source, including the best places to find it. An important section on troubleshooting teaches carvers what to do when they encounter rot or insect damage in their bark. One complete project, the Whimsical House, is outlined from start to finish. Close-up photography and instructional captions are included for added guidance. A full-color photography review offers a glimpse at the range of projects possible for this unusual material.

Everyone loves the Craftsman style, serene interiors featuring perfectly proportioned furniture, woodwork and built-ins. Here are complete working shop drawings for Craftsman interiors developed from original Gustav Stickley architectural designs. Introductory texts focus on design, materials, construction, installation, and finishing. Fully dimensioned construction drawings show builders everything they need to reproduce and install these interiors. Featured projects include a perspective view along with elevations, sections, and details.The book includes: moldings and trim: crowns, baseboards, chair rail, door and window casing, picture rail, beams, wainscot; doors and windows: exterior doors, passage doors, doors with lights, French doors, vee-groove and ledger doors, casement windows; kitchens: original cabinets adapted to modern standard dimensions, kitchen dresser, pass-through cabinet, frameless cabinets, kitchen nook; built-ins: china cabinets, sideboard, room divider, bookcases, wall paneling with cabinetry; bed and bath: closet with seat, medicine cabinets, his-and-hers cabinet; fireplace, mantel and stairs: fire surrounds, paneled nooks with seats, fireplace with entertainment center, newels, balusters, and tread-and-riser details.

North American animals will come to life with the exciting scrolling patterns found in this book. The book provides 61 precisely drawn patterns for bears, wolves, eagles and more. Also included are helpful instructions on choosing blades and wood, making inside and outside cuts, safety precautions, and tips and techniques for altering projects. Patterns include: Wolf, Eagle, Owl, Moose, Duck, Bear, Cougar, Pheasant, Antelope, Ram, Buffalo and Coyote.

Indoor residential environments have a direct influence on human health, both in developed and developing countries. Significant levels of indoor pollution can make housing unsafe and can negatively impact on human health. Housing, therefore, is a key health factor for people all over the world, and various parameters such as air quality, ventilation, hygrothermal comfort, lighting, physical environment, building efficiency, and others can contribute to healthy architecture and the conditions that can result from the poor application of these parameters. Health and Well-Being Considerations in the Design of Indoor Environments addresses issues concerning indoor environmental quality (IEQ), including air quality and ventilation, access to daylight and views, acoustic conditions, and control over lighting and thermal comfort, as well as the impact that this environment can have on human health and mental well-being. The book also investigates the functional aspects of interior design such as whether the layout provides easy access to tools and sufficient space for occupants. It also considers energy demand and building energy losses due to such issues as air renovations and enclosure infiltrations. Covering topics such as sustainable design, pollution, building materials, and lighting, this book is an effective resource for students, professors, academicians, researchers, architects, designers, planners, engineers, interior designers, building managers, construction companies, and other industry professionals looking to increase building occupant satisfaction by considering all aspects of IEQ.

Discover the positive power of 'dopamine décor'.

Achieve your dream home with this 7-step formula from Elle Hervin. Find inspirational colour palettes, learn how to transform ordinary corners into extraordinary spaces; marry old and new (while keeping things practical).

The Home Bird invites readers into Elle's home, loved by more than one million followers on her Instagram @elle_the_home_bird and offers an intriguing tour of nine other beautiful and individual homes that embody the modern vintage look.