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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.
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 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.
Bringing ancient wisdom into 21st-century lives, this is the
ultimate easy-to-follow handbook on Feng Shui. Packed with
practical advice, creative solutions and inventive suggestions for
every sized budget. Discover how to declutter and cleanse your home
through reordering and designing the space along the principles of
chi (the subtle spiritual energy that flows through everything in
the universe). The Energizing Art of Feng Shui is designed to help
you work with what you already have. You don't need to take extreme
measures like moving entrance ways or knocking down walls. Covering
every room in your home or apartment, this book will teach you how
to boost beneficial chi and control harmful chi through rearranging
objects and clearing clutter. You can improve chi through small
changes such as removing mirrors or TVs from the bedroom, or maybe
you'll try a bigger project like rearranging your living room to
avoid the "poison arrows" of sharp corners that can create tension
in a room. This invaluable guide will help you bring real balance
and happiness into your home.
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.
You deserve the absolute world even if right now you don't think
you do. You are enough, and you CAN change your life and make a
fresh start if you want it. I did it and so can you! - Charlotte
Greedy The motivational guide to celebrating your true authentic
self and getting the life you want from social media sensation
Charlotte Greedy. Have you ever felt completely lost, stuck in a
place you don't want to be? One of Instagram's loudest and most
loved voices, Charlotte Greedy had a rocky start in life. Now with
her partner H, her two sons and her fur babies to contend with,
every day is a joyful new lesson in learning to love herself again.
Honest and hilarious, You Do You shares Charlotte's real-life
experiences and the lessons she's learnt along the way to inspire
you to begin your own journey of self-love, confidence and help you
build the life you truly deserve. You Do You. Always.
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