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The authors of the hip Think series seek out inspiring,
imaginative, and innovative interior design from around the world.
This best-of Think compilation is the ultimate interiors lookbook,
bringing together a fantastic selection of highlights from the
series. You'll find vintage, modern, minimalist, eclectic, Art
Deco, brutalist, and rural chic styles, from the edgiest and most
artistic homes. You'll get new ideas for your own home, and enjoy
dream-worthy images of beautiful interiors with an international
allure. Text in English, French and Dutch.
Wood Planks and Oriental Rugs weren’t the only floor coverings found in America’s old houses. In fact, a rich array of floor treatments have been used—from brick, tile and linoleum to mats and floorcloths, from rag rugs to ingrain, embroidered and pile carpets. And, of course, Oriental rugs on wood floors. Finding just the right floor covering to furnish an old house or to create a period look in any building has always been a challenge. Now, Floor Coverings for Historic Buildings explains how to choose and buy the correct floor coverings used between 1750 and the 1930s, including where to order 475 reproductions described here in detail. This invaluable catalog, illustrated with 175 photographs, also provides a history of American floors,a glossary of floor covering terms, addresses for 82 suppliers (many of whom fill custom and special orders), a reading list and sources of help.
This book is a compilation of the winning entries from the 28th
Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards 2020, featuring 61 projects
across 12 space types, judged by top designers such as Ho Chung Hin
and Jurgen Bey. The entries showcased the latest design trends in
the Asia Pacific region, and interpreted and led the spirit of Asia
Pacific design, in line with 28 years of consistent quality. The
impact of the 2020 epidemic has also had a profound impact on the
field of design, and the direction of this year's selection
captures this change keenly, looking for outstanding designs that
address and interpret people's changing physical and spiritual
needs in the light of the new changes. For example, new scenarios
that reconfigure the way people live together in the blurring of
boundaries between public and private spaces. Pushing new
professional boundaries has always been the creative mission of the
Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards, and this time, its
professionalism is reflected in its commitment and care for
people's lives and well-being.
Jim Howard creates luxe yet comfortable homes for sophisticated
clients around the country. His design work is known for the sort
of evocative atmosphere that characterizes the world's great
spaces. "Atmosphere" is the magic of a place, the embodiment of all
its power to capture your attention and embrace you-some might call
it the "wow factor." But even as it excites, atmosphere also
soothes, offering an overall feeling of well-being and calm. Howard
wrote this book to convey all he has learned about crafting
atmosphere at home, wherever that home may be, whatever aesthetic
it might have. Doing so isn't just a matter of rules or formulas;
it is a science as much as an art, which Jim shares in a dozen
captivating chapters.
The KingsHaven Design team is skilled at transforming timeworn
interiors and exteriors into breathtaking spaces for inspired
living by sharing with their clients the spectacular work of
artisans and artworks from around the world, and by developing
strong fair-trade relationships with artists that benefit them,
their families, and their communities. Be it working with a
stonemason to salvage the granite facade of a historic estate,
collaborating with blacksmiths on a lighting fixture or custom
piece of furniture, meeting with artisans who create gorgeous
handcrafted baskets in the designs of their tribal ancestors, or
searching hidden markets in Europe and South America for art
pottery, antique mirrors, prints, and textiles, Lauren Wylonis and
the studio's objective is to reclaim, restore, and revitalise their
client's residential interiors and exteriors. In many senses of
clever design, they create spaces that reflect a sharp and
sophisticated twenty-first-century aesthetic for today's energetic
lifestyles, yet never lose sight of the past. Rejuvenation of
character, charm and architectural significance combined with the
creation of cutting-edge luxury and style are the hallmarks of the
design studio's ethos, which also can be seen in the handcrafted
light fixtures, furnishings, and accessories found at Wylonis's
irresistible retail showroom in Paoli, PA, just outside
Philadelphia. The pages of this book are resplendent with luscious
photography and insightful texts that together showcase Wylonis's
unique practice and meticulous attention to detail in designing
lighting, furniture, and home decor that takes each space to a
higher level in art, architecture, beauty, and function. The useful
tips for use in a new home or renovation are diverse and range from
mindful design to achieving authenticity in an older home
renovation. A must-have book for a connoisseur of interiors and
design, or anyone looking to build or renovate a home or space.
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
The bathroom today is getting more attention than ever from
homeowners as they realize its value as a personal retreat and
resale enhancer. Gone are the days of garish tile and fuzzy toilet
seat covers. Now bathrooms are as much about taste and style as the
rest of the house. Homeowners want their bathrooms to be both
beautiful and functional, and manufacturers have responded with
many more choices in materials and fixtures. This book covers them
all, with ideas for tiny half-baths, medium-size his-and-hers, and
large luxurious home spas. Specifics on ventilation, waterproofing,
faucets, showers, tubs, and more give readers the knowledge they
need to create the bathroom they've always wanted. The New Bathroom
Idea Book gives homeowners hundreds of ideas about how to make one
of the most necessary rooms in the house one of the most beautiful.
Following the critical and commercial success of Pattern and
Ornament in the Arts of India, Henry Wilson has turned for this
companion volume to a single theme. But what a theme: the variety
of floral motifs in the exquisitely wrought details of India's
architectural wonders is boundless, and one can only marvel at the
way in which the basic elements of wood, stone and plaster have
been transformed into masterworks of decorative art. From the
illustrious Mughal Empire during its greatest period of
monument-building and artistic creativity to the time of British
rule, which brought with it an unprecedented period of peace that
allowed great wealth to be concentrated on the arts, the richness
of India's architecture is overwhelming. Henry Wilson's fine
photographs reveals the skill, patience and pictorial imagination
of the many thousands of craftsmen who have turned to floral motifs
and rendered them with precision and life-enriching creativity.
Juxtaposed with the photographs are Wilson's own graphic
transpositions of the designs - a wealth of detailed drawings, all
created by hand but with a stencil-like clarity that helps us
understand the original historical patterns. The result is an
invaluable sourcebook that will appeal not only to those interested
in one of the world's oldest civilizations and greatest cultures,
but also to anyone seeking inspiration for their own graphic
creations.
Edward van Vliet is an international design company specialising in
conceptual interior and product design for the corporate sector.
The company has a strong focus on hospitality, urban residential,
and office sectors. With proven expertise in design and consumer
behaviour, Edward van Vliet throws down the gauntlet to the status
quo, bringing a fresh mindset to the process of destination design.
Specialising in designing premium tailored experiences and products
for leading brands, Edward van Vliet delivers unique concepts
worldwide which are consistent with the location, culture, and
experience desired. Foreword in English, Arabic, Dutch, French,
German, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese.
Veranda invites you to step inside the finest interiors, all
decorated by the world's best and most influential designers. The
readers of Veranda expect escape, with every issue presenting
stunning interiors in lush layouts, which is exactly what this
dream book delivers. These 30 homes are among the most spectacular
ever featured in the magazine, with breathtaking rooms both
traditional and modern plus everything in between. With a whisper
of gracious text, this beautiful collection draws you into a world
where you can imagine your own pied-a-terre in Paris, your aerie in
the Hollywood Hills and your home-away-from home on Barbados.
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