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While we may admire the spacious rooms in large homes we see in magazines or on TV, let's face it: most of us don't live in rambling estates. Instead, we live in homes, apartments, or condos with small rooms and even smaller closets. But you can enjoy an organized, beauty-filled life no matter what the size of your space. In this practical book, readers will learn how to
-perform a room-by-room audit of their space to see if it's functioning at its best
-make the most of existing storage space and find clever ways to add more
-find creative ways to arrange furnishings and accessories that maximize space and bring harmony and style to the home
Whether empty nesters who are downsizing, newlyweds who are setting up their first nest, or anyone who needs creative new ideas, readers will love these strategies, tips, and solutions to maximize their space and enhance their quality of life.

This accessible and comprehensive book shines a light on the design history of the famous Anglepoise lamp. Starting with the beginnings of the company with George Carwardine, the designer behind the lamp, the book takes you through an illuminating journey of the development and influence of this British icon. In 1932, vehicle suspension engineer George Carwardine designed the spring, crank and lever mechanism that became the blueprint for the first Anglepoise lamp. Enchanting the world with its light-to-the-touch and anthropomorphic design, the unique and characterful form has adorned the worktables of everyone, from writers to engineers, from the Second World War through to the 21st century. Cozy as it is utilitarian, the intimately focused pool of light the Anglepoise creates around an individual's work is as poetic as it is practical. Today, the lamp is a sure sign of quality and has been hailed as a hallmark of British design. Spring Light details a fascinating history of this household item that the armchair architect, designer and engineer will enjoy. Chapters include: Foreword by Sir John Hegarty A Question of Balance: An introduction to the design Light Engineering: Designer George Carwardine's beginnings Darkness Visible: the Anglepoise in the Second World War and industry Lamps for Sale: the launch of the Anglepoise Model 1227 through advertising Lighting by Design: the development of the Anglepoise lamp from the 1970s through to the 2000s - with collaborations with Paul Smith and Margaret Howell Lights for Sore Eyes: the success of the design and imitations Anglepoise goes to the Movies: the Anglepoise in films Undimmed Light: the future of Anglepoise and new designs In the Beginning: a ruminative essay on the lamp - the pools of light it creates and its unique lightweight engineering - by Jonathan Glancey.

The Power of Paint is a rich and in-depth collection of real and proven techniques from a master craftsman of paint, color and specialty finishes with a career spanning over thirty years ranging from residential, commercial, retail and entertainment venues, to the secrets used in major theme parks around the world. The information Dino shares in this book will provide valuable insight which opens the door for you to transform your home or work-place into a world of color, texture and specialty finishes. Why live in the dark or beige when you can personalize your environment into a place of inspiration and tranquility

Helpful hints and creative ideas for furniture layouts, color schemes, lighting, window treatments, accessorizing and more to help you avoid the most common home decorating mistakes. Learn how to make the most efficient use of your space, choose the right furniture for better function, add lighting to make your rooms sparkle, and create an inviting mood that will make the time you spend there more enjoyable. Whether you plan to start with an empty space or decorate using the furniture you already own, this simple step-by-step guide can help make your rooms more functional and more attractive, using whatever budget you choose. For more FREE decorating tips, visit www.BlueSagePress.com.

First impressions count. In today's competitive home buying market, investing a small amount of time and money in repairs and home staging can result in a faster sale at a higher price. This quick reference guide offers practical tips and decorating advice to help give your property a solid advantage over the competition. It includes helpful suggestions for furniture layouts, accessorizing, lighting, home staging, de-cluttering, designer tricks and more--all the information you need, condensed into one short volume to save you time. For more FREE home staging tips, visit www.BlueSagePress.com.

The Complete Photo Guide to Window Treatments, Second Edition is the most comprehensive book of its kind on the market, offering the reader both inspiring location photography plus step-by-step instructions for making 50 different projects. Window treatments include several curtain styles, formal draperies, swags, valances, cornices, various Roman shades, and roller shades. Designed for the DIY home sewer, this book is also valued by professional workrooms and trade schools because it teaches professional methods for measuring, sewing, and installing window treatments. Now updated with new photography and the latest window treatment styles, this second edition is a must-have for any DIY home sewer.

Decorating your home is simple with the suggestions in this down-to-basics manual that offers: helpful tips for clearing out the clutter, practical advice for making your rooms more functional and comfortable, and easy steps for creating a space you'll be proud to show off to friends and family. For more FREE decorating tips, visit www.BlueSagePress.com

Candace Wheeler, nee Thurber (1827-1923) was one of America's first woman interior and textile designers, credited with helping open the field of interior design to women. Associated with the Colonial Revival, Aesthetic Movement, and the Arts and Crafts Movement throughout her long career, Wheeler was considered a national authority on home decoration. Wheeler was a member of the Associated Artists, along with Louis Comfort Tiffany. She founded the Society of Decorative Art in New York City (1877), and created similar artistic societies across the country. Wheeler is also noted for designing the interior of the Women's Building at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Her works include: How to Make Rugs (1902), Principles of Home Decoration: With Practical Examples (1903), The Annals of Onteora, 1887- 1914 (1914), Yesterdays in a Busy Life (1918) and The Development of Embroidery in America (1921).

Better Homes In America Plan Book For Demonstration Week October 9 to 14, 1922.

Reviews: Both the present and past president of the California Carpet Cleaning Institute have endorsed this book. Ralph Nader's Cal-Perg organization recommended this book. Robert Selby's Bio: Robert Selby has owned a carpet installing and cleaning business for over 14 years. He conducts classes in the care and treatment of carpets as well. He has bought, installed and cleaned almost every type of carpet there is. This book is a quick summary of his experience and advice. Author Comments: Carpeting in the average home is the third most expensive investment that the average homeowner undertakes. This book is designed to save you from making expensive mistakes in your carpeting decisions. Written by an expert in the industry, this book tells you how carpets are made and how you can avoid making big purchasing mistakes and how to care for the carpet once you get it.

Blending the practicality of IKEA with the creativity of Martha Stewart, this collection of innovative projects is presented with simplicity of construction in mind. The suggested pieces are practical, have broad appeal, and carry a high brag factor upon completion. Requiring minimal assembly time and tools, this concise, engaging, and even humorous guide offers countless tips as well as clear and instructive photography. The majority of the projects also incorporate clever construction, such as the use of bifold doors, stock cabinets, and off-the-shelf lumber, guaranteeing that the required materials are both inexpensive and easily accessible. Featuring ideas for furnishing both the interior and the exterior of the home, this handbook is ideal for weekend woodworkers.

This book provides advanced instructions on the techniques of pyrocarving. Pyrocarving is a method used most oft en in wood working and design but can also be employed in the craft ing of gourd art. Pyrocarving will allow more delicate cutting of gourds than standard metal tools. Less pressure is needed when using pyrography tools for carving, since the heat will do most of the work.

Intermediate Examination Paper from the year 2011 in the subject Design (Industry, Graphics, Fashion), grade: 1.3, Berlin Technical University of Art - private university for design, language: English, abstract: Magazines today face unique challenges: Readers have learned that free, high quality content is ubiquitous on the Internet, that design is more than just an appealing layout, that attention spans are dynamic and media choices are overwhelming. The start of the iPad and the tablet device market leads many magazine producers to embrace this technology, from The New Yorker and TIME Magazine to Wired and Vogue. But doubts remain: Here comes another new market of media gadgets to challenge existing print magazine brands. How does it impact the way readers consume media? Will it be a vehicle for existing brands, or will it mostly spawn new ones? Will readers follow up on their online subscriptions when a free digital magazine is just a click away? These challenges need to be addressed, and by highlighting the differences between the iPad and "old media" print magazines, it can be shown that magazine producers can certainly use this technology to their advantages. Bringing an existing magazine brand to the iPad may mean rethinking reader participation and experiences, the creative process and workflow of an editorial team may have to be reshaped, and the editorial design reinvented. Never have readers been more entitled to influence their media mix, but where can media producers draw a line? Apple's tablet device is unique in that it combines a specific set of features on a particularly restrictive platform, and in its reception by a worldwide audience. It is especially this device that may help magazine producers take the next step in the evolution of Editorial Design and reader experience, through employing rich media contents, enabling users to choose curated contents by desire, and creating an immersive experience of the brand. The first part of this paper c

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

This practical decor book inspires parents to create and decorate their baby’s first room.

Any area, whether it large or small, can be transformed into a nurturing space for a new baby. There are endless ideas for novices – and experts – to create baby nurseries from scratch or to redesign existing bedrooms.

With over 200 beautiful photographs, Baby Rooms & Nurseries is an all-encompassing canvas of inspiration and practical ideas on how to do it yourself. It is a source of creativity for all expecting moms.

Publishers Weekly Review: This basic guide to oriental rugs is organized to the advantage of the novice collector. A comprehensive section describes and illustrates the 41 most common motifs (geometric, floral and medallion styles and their variations) and the geographic areas where these motifs are produced. Once the motif of a rug is identified, readers can find a listing of the villages or tribes that characteristically employ that design, and can further discriminate according to the type of weave used in each region. Persian, Caucasian, Turkish and Turkoman rugs are covered, as well as those made in India, Pakistan and Roumania. BACKCOVER: There are numerous "Coffee table" art books available that serve as a catalogue of some Oriental rugs. Although useful, most of these books tend to leave people confused and are more akin to a museum catalogue than serving as a useful working book for one intending to purchase or identify oriental rugs. Invaluable for the prospective owner and experienced collector, the "Beginner's Guide to Oriental Rugs" presents clear illustrations of many of the most common designs found in Oriental rugs. Along with these designs are descriptions of the various rug makers that use the designs. To help refine things, the designs are followed by a detailed description of the rugs produced by each of the major rug producing tribes or towns. Complete advice is also given on evaluating a carpet, what makes one carpet more valuable than another, and how to take care of a carpet once you have it. Other useful features include a glossary, maps of all major rug producing areas, the history of Oriental rugs and how the carpets are made, etc. Here is the one book you will need to identify, evaluate and purchase oriental rugs. AUTHOR BIO: Linda Kline has been collecting Oriental rugs for almost two decades and has traveled extensively in her endeavor. She has encountered hundreds of people in this profession and offers the Beginner's Guide to Oriental Rugs as a way to reduce the amount of time, money and effort the average person faces when considering purchasing oriental rugs. Table of Contents Introduction 5 History &. Making of Oriental Rugs 9 Choosing Your Rug 19 Motifs 29 Persian Rugs 75 Caucasian Rugs. 127 Turkish Rugs 151 Turkoman Rugs.171 Chinese Rugs. 185 India, Pakistan, Roumania. 199 Glossary. 203 Index 218 Motif Illustrations: Barber Pole Stripe 33 Butterfly. 34 Candlestick 35 Caucasian Border 36 Chinese Fret 37 Chinese Wave 38 Cloud Band 39 Cock. 40 Cross 41 Cypress 42 Dog. 43 Endless Knot. 44 Fish. 45 Guli Hinnai 46 Herati Border. 47 Jug & Comb. 48 Latch Hook 49 Link 50 Lotus 51 Medallion. 52 Mini Khani. 53 Mir 54 Mirhab 55 Octagon 56 Palmette. 57 Pole Medallion 58 Pomegranate 59 Rosette. 60 Scorpion. 61 Serrated Leaf. 62 Snake 63 Star 64 Swastika. 65 Trantula. 66 Triangle 67 Tree of Life 68 Trefoil . 69 Turkoman Gul . 70 Weeping Willow . 71 Yin Yang . 72 Zig Zag 73

Take toilet paper to a new dimension, and revolutionize your use of a bathroom basic This collection of 60 stylish projects will add a joyous touch and festive flair to any holiday or special occasion -- including birthdays, weddings, and Christmas. Learn how to cut, sew, scrunch, paint, fold, twist, deconstruct, reconstruct, and transform bath tissue into delightful new designs.

This innovative book includes charming decorations, gifts, party favors, costumes, garnishes, and cards. Gift projects include: embroidered toilet paper, Toilet Paper Cake, homemade paper sachets, and the memorable Money Roll. Decorations include: an abundant variety of flowers, shimmery ornaments, Ghastly Ghost, holiday garlands, Letters & Lace Banners, Angel So Soft, big and beautiful pom poms, the delicate Paperwhite Wreath, ruffled ToileTree, and a sweet Blossoms & Birds Mobile. Gift toppers include: hearts, flowers, butterflies and bows. Food garnishes include: clown cupcake toppers, floral cake corsages, and Paper Truffles. Wearables include: Lovely Lei, incredible Petal Masks, mummy costumes, and a Rosette Brooch. Cards include: the Ruffled Heart Card, Rosebud Place Cards, and all-occasion embossed greeting cards. The projects range from simple make-it-in-minutes bows to elaborate masks -- using stitchery, origami, kanzashi, and basic craft techniques. "Toilet Paper Crafts for Holidays and Special Occasions" includes step-by-step illustrated instructions, 70 full-size copy-or-trace templates to ensure your success, and a collage of color photographs for inspiration. Also included is a bonus section of party games. Crafters of all ages and experience levels will enjoy repurposing toilet paper into budget-friendly, fun, and unforgettable new creations. Get rolling

Seminar paper from the year 2009 in the subject Design (Industry, Graphics, Fashion), grade: 2,0, language: English, abstract: Digital printing is a new dimension in textile printing. Compared to conventional methods there are many strengths, but also weaknesses. As far as the design process is concerned, the digital technology has an impact, to some extent being able to produce small, highly individual patterns, at a lower price and with a lower lead time than traditionally. These facts also positively support the trend of mass customization. Currently some designers embrace the new technology but at the same time it is also criticised. Key Words: digital textile printing, textile design, ink-jet printing, design influence.

Learn to skillfully prepare the surfaces of a home for paint, decorative paint, faux finish, and stencils. A list of tools and materials and a section with tips and troubleshooting advice is provided for each surface preparation technique and repair.

Discover the latest in sustainable architecture and environmentally friendly home design in this outstanding volume in the popular 150 Best series, which features nearly 500 pages of full-color photographs and dozens of inventive and decorative profiles. Architects, designers, and homeowners today looking for comfortable, beautiful dwellings with a minimal carbon footprint will find a cornucopia of ideas in this handsome compendium. A fabulous review of the most forward-thinking eco-friendly house designs being created today, 150 Best New Eco Home Ideas showcases the work of internationally renowned architects and designers who have achieved practical, innovative, and stunning solutions around the globe. From solar paneling and wind energy systems to environmentally-friendly heating and cooling solutions and thermal glazing to trombe walls, 150 Best New Eco Home Ideas covers the latest trends and breakthroughs in eco homes. Inspiring and inventive, this lush sourcebook is essential for architects, designers, interior decorators, and all conscientious homeowners interested in creating warm and inviting homes with only a fraction of the environmental impact of those using conventional methods.

Candace Wheeler, nee Thurber (1827-1923) was one of America's first woman interior and textile designers, credited with helping open the field of interior design to women. Associated with the Colonial Revival, Aesthetic Movement, and the Arts and Crafts Movement throughout her long career, Wheeler was considered a national authority on home decoration. Wheeler was a member of the Associated Artists, along with Louis Comfort Tiffany. She founded the Society of Decorative Art in New York City (1877), and created similar artistic societies across the country. Wheeler is also noted for designing the interior of the Women's Building at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Her works include: How to Make Rugs (1902), Principles of Home Decoration: With Practical Examples (1903), The Annals of Onteora, 1887- 1914 (1914), Yesterdays in a Busy Life (1918) and The Development of Embroidery in America (1921).