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Books > Health, Home & Family > Home & house maintenance > Home furnishing & decoration > General
Quilting is big business. This book is for anyone who wants to turn
their love for quilts into profit in a market that is viable and
continues to grow. It will guide the reader through all the aspects
of setting up and running a thriving home-based quilti
Spending more time at home in the past few years has led to a
greater focus on decorating. We want our homes to feel cosy but
stylish, refined but with a sense of personality. But where to
start? And with so many styles and design principles to follow, it
can be overwhelming. Interiors expert and writer Jo Thornhill,
accompanied by the contestants and judges from BBC1's Interior
Design Masters, is here to give you invaluable advice, tips and
techniques on how to make the most of your living space. Including
everything from creating a brief and a moodboard to a basic guide
of design styles and how to interpret them for own home, this
handbook inspires the creative in you. Jo looks at every room,
focusing on the best layout and what to be aware of when
redesigning - all with an eye on budget and sustainability. She
advises on colour, lighting and flooring as well as those finishing
touches (texture, materials, patterns) that can make all the
difference, enhanced by tips and quotes from the design experts
that have been judges on the show, including Abigail Ahern, Matthew
Williamson and Michelle Ogundehin. Illustrated case studies of the
most eye-catching and successful decors from all four series of
Interior Design Masters gives even more inspiration and an insight
into how the contestants transformed spaces with their innovative
designs - so you can too.
Colour Confidence will demystify the technical world of colour, as
it helps empower you to live a happier and more colourful life.
Including a blend of everything from identifying your perfect
palette, to creating a harmonious colour scheme and accessorising
to achieve that perfect colour ratio, this book will show you how
to use colour to transform your life. Get inspired with expert tips
and tricks to create a home that truly reflects your personality.
Discover how colour can impact your space and mood. Jess will show
you how to embrace darker tones, find the perfect white, and
demonstrate how to successfully bring a cohesive look together;
whether that is pastels, neutrals, earth tones or even brights –
find your colour confidence whatever your style.
Presents guidelines and step-by-step projects for decorating
ordinary household items and features. The text introduces the
materials and equipment needed and covers the basic techniques,
from preparing surfaces and cutting a stencil to protecting the
finished work with varnish. The main part of the book takes
elements of the home in turn: walls and floors; furniture;
accessories and fabrics; and outdoor spaces. Also included are
ideas for borders and alternative applications for each motif,
together with a section on materials and techniques.
Good homes are places where lives can unfold, families grow up, dogs jump on sofas, friends share your hospitality. They should also be places where you can find some solitude – a quiet corner to read a book, have a Saturday afternoon nap. In short, they need to be able to sustain you, inspire you and tell your story thanks to their architecture, use of materials and contents.
These are the attributes that Monocle has always celebrated when covering residences in its design and architecture pages – whether featuring a city bolthole, a modernist seaside residence or a summer outpost in a forest. Now Monocle is bringing this all together in one book that explores individual homes, housing projects old and new, communities of self-builders, even whole neighbourhoods where a simple philosophy of building well has created quality of life for many. Monocle has also recruited key thinkers, writers and designers to share their perspectives in a series of fascinating essays.
The Monocle Book of Homes is packed with great photography that delivers the bigger picture and also offers a focus on the smallest details. This is a book that could change how you live.
Japanese interiors focus primarily on one simple philosophy, Zen.
All the rooms in a traditionally furnished Japanese home strive to
achieve a balance of peace and simplicity; their interiors are
steeped in centuries of cultural influence, and a sense of calm is
key to the whole aesthetic. This handbook shows how to create a
tailor-made Japanese home. Working through the house one room at a
time, it highlights classic items of furniture and signature
accessories, from tatami mats and paper lanterns to shoji (dividing
screens). In-depth case studies demonstrate the essential elements
and provide inspiration, while colour combinations are explored to
help personalize this iconic style for the home. Anyone who hankers
after the Japanese look and is eager to bring it to their own home
will find this book a valuable resource.
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