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This is the manual for anyone who wants to become a skilled
upholsterer. The book, now made available again in paperback,
contains a total of 15 step-by-step projects. The first eight are
basic skills projects and collectively these explain the key skills
needed to complete any upholstery task.The projects include a
drop-in-bottom chair, an overstuffed seat, caning, a box cushion
and recovering a modern chair. The remaining seven projects involve
the application of skills learnt in the first chapter. Pieces
featured are an Art Deco armchair, a wing chair, a chaise longue
and a leather chesterfield. A basic techniques section is included,
but the aim of this book is to get straight in to the projects,
getting hands-on experience of upholstery. There is information on
the tools and materials needed, where to look for furniture that
you can upholster and advice on choosing fabric. No other book on
the market takes such a clear, progressive approach to teaching
upholstery.
As many parents know, decorating and furnishing a child's room can
be both a pleasure and a problem: you have somehow to find a
balance between practicality, playfulness, comfort, safety,
originality and making the most of the space available. Some of the
world's best-known designers and design companies have risen to the
challenge of creating furniture and accessories specifically for
children. Rather than being merely scaled-down adult designs, the
best designs for children should respond to their express needs: as
well as being durable, safe and easy to clean, they should nurture
a child's development and encourage creativity and the use of
imagination. This stylish book presents some 250 designs for
children, both iconic pieces of furniture, furnishings and toys and
more recent creations based on the latest technological advances.
From Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Aarnio and Nanna Ditzel through to
Marcel Wanders and Javier Mariscal, and from Knoll and Artek to
Alessi, MDF Italia and Magis, the biggest names in design have
produced beds, tables, chairs, storage, rugs, cutlery and
playthings that can be used from children's earliest days through
to the start of adolescence. With a fresh, appealing layout, the
book is divided into three main sections - furniture, accessories
and toys - within which the designs are further arranged into such
categories as cribs and cots, bookcases, mirrors, mobiles and
rocking horses. Throughout, concise descriptions are accompanied by
colourful and lively illustrations. Whether you are a
style-conscious parent seeking ideas for a functional yet fun
nursery, bedroom, playroom or study, a design professional or
simply a fan of contemporary design, this is an enchanting
This incredible collection of stunning images will inspire anyone
who dreams of creating their very own timber-frame home.
Thirty-eight custom-built homes are featured, inside and out,
complete with floor plans. Packed with 275 gorgeous color pictures,
this book provides furnishing and decorating ideas, including
inspirations for decorating the great room, master bedrooms, cozy
sitting rooms, elegant dining rooms, and outdoor living spaces.
Gorgeous kitchen photos will help you whip up your own culinary
creation center. And there are lots of ideas for creating quiet
escape nooks, home offices, luxurious baths, and lofty hideaways.
This is a must-have for anyone who owns a timber-frame house or
remodeled barn, and all who want one.
Small in size, but big on ideas - the new Home Inspiration series
by teNeues is sure to delight interior design fans who luxuriate in
the idea of fabulous interiors, but also want to refresh their own
personal living space. Each volume is dedicated to one element or
interior style and features inspiring spaces and pictures of the
latest designs from well-known interior design companies, showing
you the best way to bring each style to life. Following on from the
debut book Patterns, the second book in this series explores the
Modern Glam interior design style - its golden sparkle, the
shimmering softness of velvet, and Art Deco design with a modern
twist. Design enthusiasts looking to add some glitz to their home
will find inspiration on how to achieve this elegant look and feel,
making this style their own. For those eager to get started, the
index contains numerous brands and manufacturers of everything from
wallpaper to candlesticks. Text in English and German.
Learn how to shop for affordable vintage home d cor and how to
style it in a modern home. From a Goyard trunk worth upwards of
$10,000 (scored for $90) to a floor-length vintage Christian Dior
cape (a $10 Goodwill find), Virginia knows how to find deals. Big
Thrift Energy will teach you everything you need to know about
shopping for affordable vintage home d cor and styling it in a
modern home. Antiquing can be intimidating: how do you know if a
piece is worth salvaging? How do you navigate the piles of
merchandise at a thrift store or estate sale? Part resource, part
inspiration, Big Thrift Energy is a comprehensive guide that offers
tips for thrifting that you never knew you needed: How to shop for
the good stuff, how to upcycle and style vintage treasures in your
home, and even advice for flipping your most-coveted items to turn
a profit. Big Thrift Energy will teach you: Where to shop for
antique and vintage treasures you'll love, The best things to buy
used, and which items to pass on, How to upcycle something old into
something "you" and make it fit beautifully in your home, How to
tell when something is valuable, and tips for reselling it to make
a profit.
For more than 40 years, Martin Waller and his company Andrew Martin
have continued to demonstrate that furniture is more than just a
functional object, and that a living space always finds new stories
to tell. His Interior Design Review, the definitive standard work,
unmatched in its variety and broad range of topics, is now being
published in its 26th edition. One hundred designers, 500+ pages,
1,000 photographs - such is the opulent presentation of the latest
interior trends in this magnificent coffee table book. With its
special arrangement, the latest edition is once again a feast for
the eyes of design lovers who want to unleash their creativity.
This practical guide to mural painting explains all the key
techniques and design styles you need so that you can get creative
in your own home and start 'unsaming' your walls. Murals are a
fantastic way to breathe new life into an interior or exterior
space. Mural painting is perfect for creating a particular theme in
a room, livening up a boring corner of your home and personalising
a child's bedroom with their favourite characters. It can also be
used to spruce up corridors, hallways and stairwells and other
areas of our homes which often get forgotten about. This practical
guide to mural painting explains all the essential techniques for
getting started including what kind of paints and brushes to use,
how to work on various wall surfaces and how to prepare the surface
area before painting in order to get the best results. Authors
Clara Wilkinson and Mary West, outline the practicalities you need
to consider when you are planning a mural such as how much light
the area receives and how will it fit in the desired space. They
also look at where to find inspiration sources, how to use colour
in your work and how different styles of painting suit certain
locations. One of the most challenging elements to creating a mural
is how to transfer your ideas from paper onto a wall or ceiling and
how to 'scale up' the design. The authors explore various
techniques for transferring mural designs including the traditional
grid method and their own innovative 'doodle grid' method. Murals
offer an exciting opportunity to try out different styles of
painting: abstract graphic, painterly and linear are all styles
that are looked at in this collection. These painting techniques
are explored using step-by-step photography and there is advice on
how to combine different techniques to create stunning results. The
authors take us on a tour of some of their most exciting wall art
and murals and explain, using step-by-step instructions and
photography, how you can achieve similar results by either using
their design templates or learning how to create your own. Each of
these projects is based on a particular theme including
Chinoisserie, graphic botanical, celestial, tropical jungle, linear
abstract, florals and a painterly abstract design. Just choose your
favourite and get started!
"I went to Noma and interviewed Rene (Redzepi). We were talking
about art and food but the restaurant was closed. Everybody asked
me how was the food, what did you eat - and he basically gave me
some marmite. The best marmite I've ever had." - David Shrigley
"This is not a coffee table book....notions of 'taste' get a
grilling, while there are some fruity artist interviews....that
make for entertaining accompaniments." - Melanie Gerlis, The
Financial Times "This comprehensive and expansive explorations of
art restaurants marries the nourishment of senses, both visual and
taste, along with the meeting of minds." - Chris Corbin, Corbin and
King group "A new and unique book." - Layla Maghribi, The National
News This is the definitive guide to Art Restaurants - a new way to
appreciate food. Christina Makris, collector of art and a Patron of
The Tate and RA, takes the reader on a tour of 25 of the world's
greatest art restaurants, from New York to Hong Kong and Cairo to
London. Makris traces their stories, details the art highlights,
and meets artists, restaurateurs and chefs including Vik Muniz,
Julian Schnabel and Tracy Emin. A captivating guide to where great
art and memorable food meet. Restaurants featured include: Abou el
Sid, Cairo; Bibo, Hong Kong; Casa Lever, New York; Chateau la
Coste, Aix en Provence; Colombe d'Or, St Paul de Vence; Currency
Exchange Cafe, Chicago; del Cambio, Turin; Dooky Chase, New
Orleans; Gunton Arms, Norwich; Hix Soh, London; Kronenhalle,
Zurich; Langan's, London; Lucio's, Sydney; Michael's, Santa Monica;
Mr Chow, London; Osteria Francescana, Modena; Paris Bar, Berlin;
Red Rooster, New York; Scott's, London; Sketch , London; The Ivy,
London. Including interviews with: Ai Weiwei; Antony Gormley;
Beatriz Milhazes; Bill Jacklin; Conrad Shawcross; Damien Hirst;
David Bailey; David Hockney; David Shrigley; Gary Hume; John Beard;
John Olsen; Julian Schnabel; Maggi Hambling; Michael Craig-Martin;
Michael Landy; Peter Blake; Polly Morgan; Sanford Biggers; Tracey
Emin; Vik Muniz.
BBC Interior Design Masters finalist Siobhan Murphy brings you a
fearless home interiors handbook that celebrates maximalism and
shows you how your taste in fashion can influence your home decor.
'For me, maximalism is about using colour, patterns and textures in
a happy and joyful way. It's about showcasing your personality and
the things you love, both in the way you dress and in the way you
decorate your home. It's decorating from the heart, going with your
gut and not worrying what the neighbours will say.' Siobhan Murphy
This first-of-its-kind interiors handbook encourages you to think
about the colours, textures, patterns and prints that bring
happiness into your life, then shows you some clever ways to work
these elements into your home decor. A celebration of bold fashion
and maximalist interiors, More Is More Decor showcases key
maximalist influencers of the past and present, from Jayne
Mansfield to Jonathan Adler, before demonstrating how fashion and
other interests such as travel can inspire your interior design
choices. Fully illustrated throughout with photos of Siobhan's
incredible art deco home, as well as all of her favourite
influencers, it's a feast for the eyes and a book that can be pored
over or dipped in and out of. With Siobhan's guidance you'll find
the confidence to experiment, be bolder with your style and curate
a space that fills you with joy. It's time to banish the beige,
ditch the drab and throw the interiors rule book out of the window.
Chapter breakdown: 1. What Is Maximalism? 2. Inspiration From
Places and Things 3. Inspiration From Influencers Past 4.
Inspiration From Today's Influencers 5. Playing With Colour 6.
Pattern and Print 7. Accessories: The Jewellery of the Home 8. Mood
Boarding and Sourcing
From tropical fish and sea turtles to clever cats and fantasy
birds, you'll find a tempting array of beautiful beaded animals
perfect for key chains, pins and pendants. Ten puffy projects
include clear patterns, colorful photographs, beading instructions
and stitching advice.
Inspiring new design ideas from multiple award-winning Danish
fashion and interior designer Malene Birger. In this third volume
of her successful interior design series, Birger showcases four
houses and apartments she has recently furnished in England, Italy,
Greece and Spain. Alluring before-and-after shots trace the path
from proverbial white canvas to feel-good oasis. In addition, the
versatile globetrotter shows her own artwork and a new line of
jewellery that reflects her unique aesthetic visual language. The
final chapter of the book is devoted to the beginnings of her
latest remodeling project, a townhouse in Felanitx, a town on the
Balearic Island of Majorca. Text in English, German, French and
Spanish Also available by Malene Birger: Move and Work, ISBN
9783832798093, and Live and Work, ISBN 9783832794170.
Small in size, but big on ideas - the new Home Inspiration series
by teNeues is sure to delight interior design fans who luxuriate in
the idea of fabulous interiors, but also want to refresh their own
personal living space. Each volume is dedicated to one element or
interior style and features inspiring spaces and pictures of the
latest designs from well-known interior design companies, showing
you the best way to bring each style to life. Patterns, the debut
book in this attractive series, helps readers navigate the exciting
and sometimes daunting world of patterns in the home. Their
transformative power can create drama, and add energy to a room,
plus their versatility enables designers and enthusiasts alike to
showcase their own personality and style throughout their home,
whether on walls, carpets and soft furnishings. And, for those
eager to get started, the index contains numerous brands and
manufacturers of everything from wallpaper to candlesticks. Text in
English and German.
From a festive al fresco gathering to a fun pool party to an
extravaganza in an exotic locale, Veranda's stunning collection
shows you how to give your guests the time of their lives. It's the
magazine's ultimate inspirational guide to throwing a sophisticated
and stylish event, big or small, inside or out. Achieve that
elusive X-Factor that makes your event stand out!
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