|
Books > Health, Home & Family > Home & house maintenance > Home furnishing & decoration
South Beach, at Miami, Florida, has it all: sand, sun, surf,
beautiful people, stylish fashions, architecture from the height of
American Art Deco to the most modern renderings of steel and glass.
The visitor is drawn in a hundred directions at once, trying not to
stare, but hoping to take it all in and to hold onto the
impressions this place is bound to make.This book captures the
sights of the city. The photographer's eye finds the details. Deco
colors wash buildings as sun and shadow accentuate their bold
designs. Deep blue, cloudless skies rise over the bright beach and
sparkling sea, as bathers bask in the sun. Over 100 wonderful color
photographs are reminders of the days spent in this fantastic
place, taking the reader to the beach, among the trendy shops and
hotels, along the tree lined streets with Deco-styled homes. In
nearly every direction there is a something to catch the eye. This
will be a time capsule of your South Beach experience!
More than 60 of today's top lighting designers from the United
States and Europe are showcased here, along with up-and-coming
talents. Over 300 color photos of hundreds of funky, fun, classic,
far-out, retro, and whimsical designs, including chandelier and
ceiling fixtures, wall sconces, and table and floor lamps are
featured. This is the ultimate shoppers' guide for anyone hunting
for the unique and special. An index provides contact information
for each design studio. Also, items shown have suggested retail
prices in the captions. This is a must-have for professional
interior designers, and an invaluable tool for any homeowner
shopping for something truly fabulous.
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.
Vintage Caravan Style takes you on a visual voyage through the
world of vintage and retro caravans, exploring both the exterior
and interior design of these classic icons. The book reveals the
huge resurgence of interest in modern-vintage caravans - whether
used for touring or as creative backyard spaces - and reveals how
you can buy, restore, and style a little capsule of retro heaven.
Over 350 beautiful and inspirational photos sit alongside practical
tips on restoring, upcycling, decorating, and styling the small
spaces of your dreams - whether you own a caravan, beach hut,
shepherd's hut or even a shed - satisfying the desire to see inside
other people's spaces and take inspiration from the small but
perfectly formed spaces they have created.
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.
From the creator of the popular Instagram @my100yearoldhome comes
an interior design guide to creating beautiful, comfortable,
family-centered homes that are also perfect for gatherings with
friendsA Home to Share is all about the spirit of welcome: It is a
guide to giving new life to underused spaces, and to bringing cozy,
truly livable decor to every room of the house-including outdoor
rooms to extend home space in temperate weather. Friends and family
are Leslie Saeta's true north, so she has also woven in plenty of
signature entertaining ideas for hosting relaxed gatherings large
and small. Saeta's My 100 Year Old Home is known for designing
inviting interiors where family and guests love to linger. Using
examples from her own cozy farmhouse designs, Saeta shares favorite
go-to techniques and shows readers how to blend furnishings and
accessories to get the look they love. She also adds a fresh spin,
with room-by-room advice for redesigning (and getting the most out
of) underused spaces like the dining room and overlooked corners,
hallways, and nooks. With her thoughtful and encouraging approach,
she gives readers the tools and confidence they need to refresh
their space, entertain, and design a home that feels just right. A
Home to Share is the book with folded corners and bookmarks
highlighting favorite ideas. It is the book that you will carry
around and keep in sight on your kitchen island or bedside table
for planning and dreaming your own home refresh or renovation.
These eight beautiful Swedish weaving afghan patterns by Katherine
Kennedy are designed especially for Monk's Cloth. Stitching on
Monk's Cloth is easy and it is the perfect fabric for creating cosy
afghans, throws and baby blankets. The repeating patterns featured
in these eight designs allow you to easily create other projects
such as pillows, table runners and more. Stitch an afghan for your
own home or gift it to a special friend or newborn baby. Your
stunning afghan will be sure to become an heirloom piece to be
cherished for years to come.
In her latest book, 'Botanical Style', popular stylist and
bestselling author Selina Lake brings her signature romantic
vintage style to the current trend for all things botanical. The
first chapter, Botanical Inspirations, takes a look at the
ingredients of the look - antique botanical prints and artworks,
flower stalls, potting sheds and houseplants - and draws upon these
sources for fresh ideas to transform your home into a leafy haven.
Moving on, Selina explores five different facets of the botanical
look. Vintage Botanicals celebrates the gentle palette and delicate
style of floral watercolours and pressed flowers, while Boho
Botanicals has more of a free-spirited 1970s vibe, with jungly
potted plants, flower garlands and even a decorated teepee. The
varied textures and contemporary appeal of Industrial Botanicals
give it a modern edge, utilizing materials such as polished
concrete, rusted metal and laboratory glass and combining them with
peeling paint and vintage school science posters on the walls.
Next, Natural Botanicals is based around antique prints and
salvaged museum specimen cases for a nostalgic feel, while Tropical
Botanicals features bold leafy prints, spiny cacti and palm trees
for a distinctly glamorous retro flavour. Throughout the book,
Selina's imaginative 'DIY Makes' and insightful 'Style Tips'
provide a wealth of inspiring suggestions for how to recreate the
textures, tones and ambience of Botanical Style in your own home.
"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.
Terrain's plant experts travel the world in search of the most
unusual and interesting houseplants. In this inspiring and
practical guide, they share their favorite specimens: exotic and
eclectic ferns, like the skeleton fork, a primitive (and unfussy)
predecessor to the family; new aroids to feed that monstera
obsession; and adventurous trailing plants like dischidia, which is
found cascading from tree branches in its native Thailand; plus
succulents and cacti, indoor trees, the best low-care plants, and
"rule breakers" like bamboo muhly grass that can make an unexpected
move indoors. Along the way, Terrain introduces their favorite
independent growers - passionate plant lovers who are creating new
hybrids and bringing back old-school specimens to the market. And
readers learn Terrain's way of styling and overarching philosophy
on care: the most important thing we can give our plants is our
presence
Bring the beauty of the outdoors inside with four afghans all
inspired by nature! Each crocheted blanket is made using the unique
'knotted half double crochet two stitches together' stitch. This
simple stitch allows each stitch to be perfectly aligned on top of
another, creating the nice angles and even stitches of the
silhouettes. Designs include Mountain River, Desert Skies, Blue
Mountain Lakes and Purple Mountain Majesty. All afghans are made
using worsted-weight yarn.
This title includes 28 fresh, modern projects, with adaptable
decorating styles. By learning to create their own artwork, home
decorators can achieve a personalised look without breaking the
bank. "DIY Art at Home" shows how easy it is for readers to create
their own modern masterpieces using a few simple art supplies and
the full-size templates that are also included. The book begins
with The Practical Studio, which outlines the materials and tips
that are needed to get started. The five chapters that follow:
Living Room Spirit, Kitchen Decor, In the Mood, Sweet Expressions,
and Office Inspiration offer 28 fresh, beautiful, step-by-step
projects for every room, all with a clean, modern aesthetic that
will complement virtually every style of decorating.
A visual analysis of the colours used in furnishing fabrics and
wallpapers from the 15th century to now, providing inspiration for
designers. This simply structured and highly original book analyses
the palettes that have been used by designers in the creation of
furnishing fabrics and wallpapers from the 15th century to the
present. The colours used in each pattern are presented in a simple
proportional grid, giving a clear understanding of hues that have
been expertly combined at different periods to create the designs
we continue to admire and emulate. Spectrum opens with a brief
introduction by interior design expert Ros Byam Shaw, exploring the
history of colour as used in interiors. The fabrics and wallpapers
that follow are arranged chronologically. Each is reproduced on its
own double-page spread, and is accompanied by a brief
narrative-style caption that provides information about each fabric
or wallpaper and its significance in the context of interior
design. Unique in such a book are the colour grids shown beside
each pattern, in which the colours in the original piece are shown
in proportion to their use, and with their CMYK references to
enable designers to replicate these colours in their own work.
Cut through the clutter with a compilation of HGTV star and
award-winning designer Sarah Richardson's favourite places and
things, all following up on the bestselling success of Sarah Style
and At Home: Sarah Style. Collected by Sarah Richardson is a new
series of books that contains an ever-changing mood board of
favourite things-from interior and exterior spaces to products,
places, and creative people. Packed with never-before-seen photos,
every page is filled with Sarah's trademark warmth, humour, and
get-it-done advice. "Whether you're tackling a ground-up build, a
gut renovation, or simply looking to make the most of a weekend
DIY," she says, "these pages and guidance from our experts will
inspire, excite, and inform your design adventures." In "City +
Country," the debut volume, Sarah celebrates the best of both
beloved styles. Wide-open spaces and fresh-air farmhouses find a
home alongside jewel box-like urban abodes and crave-worthy new
getaways, ensuring that there's something inside for every design
lover and delivering an aspirational design book that captures the
looks that are unique to Sarah. For readers who want to get behind
the scenes of Sarah's life or apply her style to their own living
spaces, every issue of Collected is a must-have read and a keepsake
well worth collecting.
|
|