The influence of Taiwan on contemporary design is strong and growing. Focusing on the vibrant and cutting-edge designs being created in Taiwan today, curator Annie Ivanova offers here the first comprehensive compendium of the elements and influences of the growing Asian design aesthetic emerging from Taiwan. Ivanova has chosen 88 objects that exemplify Taiwan's design excellence, in which centuries of craft traditions continue to be practiced alongside the latest developments in digital media. Among the objects discussed are technological innovations such as the smart scooter, digital helmet and reengineered skateboard, in addition to ecofurniture, Ming-Dynasty-inspired objects, and even a burial urn. Ivanova shows how Taiwanese designers are finding inspiration in the vanishing worlds of night markets and temples and how classical elements from colonial architecture and are being reimagined for the home. Taiwan by Design showcases the best in Taiwanese product design, revealing that it is undoubtedly among the most interesting and innovative work in international design today.

This book explores contemporary design with exemplary case studies of homes which display innovative and practical design solutions. Flip through the pages for usable and workable tips for improving your home. Or just let yourself gather inspiration and ideas.

Cut the clutter, live better with less, give yourself headspace, and enjoy life more. Create Space shows you how to turn chaos into calm and discover the health and wellbeing benefits of living in an organised home. Dilly Carter from BBC One's Sort Your Life Out, is here to provide you all the tips and tricks to declutter your mind and home. Inside the pages of this informative, minimalism book, you'll discover: - A room-by-room guide to organising your home - Step-by-step guides and quick tips for simple sorting and storage solutions - A fresh, relatable take on the link between mental wellbeing and decluttering - The author and founder of Declutter Dollies, Dilly Carter's inspirational personal story A master class in detoxing your home Packed with practical solutions, advice and techniques, this book will teach you how to declutter your home, simplify your living space, and find a more organised and peaceful life. Explore step-by-step methods that you can adapt and sustain for your own needs so you can live better with less. Discover the connection between outer order and inner calm in this self-help book. By clearing out your home, you can also clear your mind, improve your relationships, and enhance your wellbeing. When you stop allowing your life to revolve around mess and clutter, you instantly gain energy to focus on the things that matter. Get Ready to Reclaim Your Space, Your Time, and Your Mind Today! It's never too late to reorganise your home into a place of sanctuary. This book will give you the motivation to get rid of your mental and physical clutter, and will help you to get back on track in all areas of your life. Hailed as "London's Marie Kondo", Dilly Carter from Declutter Dollies offers a refreshing book that's perfect for any interior design lover, or homemaker.

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.

Twenty collectors open their homes to reveal the weird and wonderful world of natural objects. From the cabinets of curiosity of the 19th century to today's interest in foraged decorations, obsessive and eclectic collectors of natural objects have long filled their homes with their finds - everything from fossils and feathers to seeds and dried flowers. This book offers a glimpse inside twenty homes of the most interesting and creative collectors, revealing the stories behind their collections and how they celebrate their love of nature in their everyday spaces. This new generation of naturalists are using their collections to craft creative careers and decorate their homes with their finds. From a German manor filled with antique taxidermy to the Paris apartment of a sculptor working with feathers and an Italian beachside retreat that showcases foraged shells and pebbles, this book provides a wealth of inspiration for celebrating the beauty of the world around us more sustainably. Practical tips on everything from curating a shelf of objects or using them to decorate walls and surfaces offer plenty of ideas the reader can apply in their own homes. With our ever-increasing interest in finding new ways to reconnect with nature, this will be inspirational reading for all those who want to bring the outdoors in.

"Showcases delectable design images in every shade on the spectrum." - Martha Stewart Living An inspirational visual journey along the colour spectrum, brought to life via the best contemporary residential interior design Tap into the growing trend for injecting colour into home decor with this elegant, thoughtful selection of interiors in every shade and hue. Featuring 200 interiors from 130 designers, and showcasing 27 residential room types from a wide variety of home environments and styles, including living, dining, sleeping, and bathing spaces, in locations around the world, this is the perfect gift and inspiration for every style-conscious design fan - even space-challenged apartment dwellers. Organised by colour, from the purest white to the deepest black, from the hottest pinks, oranges, and reds, to the coolest greens and tranquil blues in between, this stunning book explores and celebrates the contemporary trend for vivid accents and vibrant transformations of our domestic spaces, whatever their size and wherever their location.