Get organized, declutter, and find more calm in your days with this accessible, step-by-step guide to lasting order in your home sweet home. Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious about the clutter in your home? Have you spent countless hours organizing your home only to find it all destroyed in a matter of seconds? Does it seem like you will never get organized enough? Keeping order in your home can feel like a daunting and never-ending task, especially when you have little ones, but with Home Sweet Organized Home, you will be able to declutter your home easily and maintain lasting order in your sacred space. Jessica Litman, the mama, organizing expert, and creator behind The Organized Mama will help you optimize and maintain order in your home, so you can find more calm in your everyday life. Her practical organizing and decorating advice will make it simpler for you to keep your space exactly how you like it. Each chapter offers a step-by-step guide to organize a single room in your home-from your bedroom closet to your junk drawer to your kids' rooms and toys-you will learn how to keep it all tidy. Have a stress-free and clutter-free home. In Home Sweet Organized Home, you will: Learn how to easily keep lasting order in your home. Tackle toy clutter and kid spaces. Use realistic tips to create a home that is welcoming. Beautify your space so it always feels fresh and calm. Find ways to keep yourself motivated and tricks to help you feel more at ease. Transform your space and your life with this guide to a cozy and peaceful home. Now more than ever, the idea of "home" is incredibly important. Home is not only where the heart is, but it has also transformed into a school, workplace, and self-care sanctuary. The Inspiring Home series explores how to expertly feather your nest and create spaces for you and your family that are both purposeful and cozy. Learn how to get every family member organized even when everyone is on different schedules, find the balance between great design and helpful function in every room of the house, and update and upgrade your spaces to the latest trends without breaking the bank. With amazing style suggestions and spot-on tips from experts in the home design and organization fields, the Inspiring Home series will have you living the luxe life faster than you can say "accent wall." Also in this series: Blissful Nest and Simply Spaced.

The world is full of houses. Big houses and little houses. Houses that stay in one place and houses that move from place to place. Some houses are made of wood or stone; others are made from mud or straw. But all of them are made for families to live in.

This is the indispensible, inspirational and practical guide to being resourceful by design in your home. Save money, save the planet and stay ahead in the style stakes: if there's something going spare, there's a use for it somewhere. With a wealth of tricks and tips, design examples from leading luminaries such as Jasper Morrison and Marcel Waanders, and step-by-step projects you can try around the house, Remake It: Home provides design inspiration and practical `know how' in equal measure. Smart, savvy, entertaining and fully illustrated throughout, this book will show you how to make the most of the things you already have - in style.

About 15,000 people live permanently afloat on canals, rivers and coasts in Great Britain alone, but thousands more enjoy holidaying on boats or own them as weekend retreats in the UK and abroad. This book will feature not only static residential boats and floating dwellings but also those used as holiday homes and funky modern businesses - houseboats can range from canal boats, riverboats, narrow and wide beam boats, barges, Dutch barges, static houseboats and even seaworthy cruisers moored in marina. The book will cover stylish boats from the UK, North America, Europe and Australia. The houseboats engage the reader through their history and owners' stories, which are told in lively text and colourful images. People fall in love with boats and own them for a variety of reasons: out of affordability and necessity; a love of the water; closeness to nature and the environment; or just because they yearn for a different and more relaxed style of living/working space. This book shows how houseboats can offer an attractive, practical and alternative solution, as well as amazing and often idiosyncratic solutions to living successfully in a small space. My cool houseboat covers the following themes: stylish architectural, from San Francisco to Prague; thrifty and eclectic, as an affordable solution to conventional city dwelling; businesses, using houseboats as unusual workspaces, from a book barge to an allotment; modernist, from a Finnish floating office to an Amsterdam watervilla; recycled, ranging from an Ellis Island ferry houseboat to a converted minesweeper; and soulful, covering alternative ways of life, relaxation and recreation, from a New York City houseboat to a stylish Paris home. Word count: 25,000

Chedis, chofahs and intricate decorative details are some of the salient architectural features that represent the distinguished Thai style, where function is combined with an innate beauty of form. In this revised edition, some of the most beautiful hotels in Thailand, such as the pagoda-like Sukhothai Hotel and the internationally acclaimed Chiva-Som are featured. Other enchanting depictions include elements that are found throughout rustic and modern settings, occasionally bringing the reader into the artfully designed interior. From chic Bangkok residences to provincial country dwellings to picturesque seaside resorts and luxurious hotels, the essence of this fascinating and beautiful country is revealed in the stunning photos.

The rustic farmhouse interior design style has exploded with popularity in recent years. A Touch of Farmhouse Charm is just what home crafters have been waiting for - simple yet stunning decorations and standout furniture pieces they can make themselves. Liz Fourez, of the website Love Grows Wild, has spent the last several years renovating an old farmhouse into a home filled with love and handmade things, the inspiration behind this book. The book features more than 70 projects - each one including helpful step-by-step photos - organised room by room as Liz has them arranged in her own house. She also gives design and style advice to help readers implement the look and lifestyle in their own homes. Most of the projects are quick and easy to make, and even the more complex furniture pieces are within reach of a beginner DIY-er. Sample projects in the book are a Monogram Doormat or Family Sign in the entryway, Drop Cloth Curtains or a Barn Wood Sofa Table in the living room, Vintage Breadboards and an Herb Planter Box in the kitchen, Fabric-Covered Books in the office, Hanging Crate Storage or Pressed Fern Art in the bathroom, a Vintage Map in the kids' playroom or a Wood Toy Crate in the kids' bedroom, and a Chair with Upholstered Seat and Rustic ;Wood Photo Frames for the master bedroom. With so many options to choose from, readers will be delighted as they create a home with simple, rustic handmade charm!

An in-depth review of the latest trends in residential interior designs from internationally renowned architects and designers, showcasing 150 full-color profiles and 500 pages of color photos-an outstanding addition to the popular 150 Best series. In 150 Best Interior Design Ideas you'll find the most attractive, functional, and cost-effective design solutions for every room in the house. Some of the top architects and designers working around the globe today experiment with arrangement, color, texture, material, and finishes to create personalized spaces to suit every aesthetic preference. Featuring full-color photographs and diagrams, this exciting entry in the highly successful 150 Best series is an inspirational source of ideas to help you create beauty in your everyday surroundings, and is an essential reference of current trends in interior design for designers, decorators, architects, and homeowners.

Decorating with motifs is truly quick and easy. Use these wonderfully versatile decorating techniques and designs to create a special atmosphere and leave your own unique imprint -- on various articles in and around the house, for yourself or as prized gifts for family and friends. This book inspires in two parts. The first section is filled with colour photographs of completed projects, as well as numerous tips. The second section contains over 250 motifs to choose from and combine with the craft of your choice. The motif collection is divided into ten themes: Africa, cacti, shells, leaves...take a look -- you will find something to suit every taste and setting.

Having less is the secret to living more. Whether you’ve been dreaming about a treehouse in the wilderness of Montana, or a remote eco-cabin in Patagonia or Australia; driving a campervan on the open roads of Quebec, or floating on a houseboat in Sweden – find escape, inspiration and a window into a freer, simpler, happier kind of life.

In this visual manifesto for the tiny house lifestyle, discover over 250 awe-inspiring images of the world’s most creative small homes, alongside the stories, ideas and advice of those living in them. Curated by the founder of the #1 @tinyhouse Instagram feed.

Sometimes you have to think small to live BIG.

"As an antidote to throwaway culture, non-sustainable products and fast fashion I take a look at over 50 vintage shops and antique markets across the capital." Michelle Mason, stylist and founder of Mason & Painter Vintage in London's Columbia Road takes inspiration from some of the most inspiring vintage boutiques and flea markets that London has to offer. Reclaimed and repurposed objects have the ability to inspire a whole room, an outfit or just evoke a special feeling: fragments of a previous life. Vintage Shops London features more than 50 vintage shops with a detailed description, what it is best known for, behind-the-scenes details and illustrated with sumptuous special photography, which tells the story of each store, its shopkeepers, their style and speciality. Michelle also adds an insight into her own inspirational style with ideas for quick updates for the smallest spaces in your home and shows how you can recreate your own vintage vignette.

Many of us dream of hiring an interior designer to create the perfect home, but it's an expense that few of us can manage these days. The affordable alternative is to undertake the work yourself, and Secrets of a Stylish Home is just the book to show you how. Written by interior designer Cate Burren, it is both a practical guide to working through a project and a visual reference of attractive design ideas. With chapters on the importance of finding your style, planning your layout, using colour, creating your scheme and managing your project, Secrets of a Stylish Home takes you through each stage of either redesigning your whole home or simply tackling the makeover of a single room, distilling the knowledge that Burren has gathered over the years into clear, easy-to-follow steps. Her insightful advice is accompanied by numerous real-life case studies, drawings and plans that help to clarify the processes described, and beautiful images by interiors photographer Simon Whitmore. Whatever your experience of interior design, this book will give you the know-how and confidence to develop your own style and transform your living space.

Since its original publication in Chinese in the 1930s, this work has been accepted by Chinese scholars as the most important contribution to the study of their country's philosophy. In 1952 the book was published by Princeton University Press in an English translation by the distinguished scholar of Chinese history, Derk Bodde, "the dedicated translator of Fung Yu-lan's huge history of Chinese philosophy" ("New York Times Book Review"). Available for the first time in paperback, it remains the most complete work on the subject in any language.

Volume I covers the period of the philosophers, from the beginnings to around 100 B.C., a philosophical period as remarkable as that of ancient Greece. Volume II discusses a period lesser known in the West--the period of classical learning, from the second century B.C. to the twentieth century.

Leading illustrator Millie Marotta has created a great collection of wall decoration stickers that could grace the walls of any home. Beautiful images, in Millie's inimitable style, can be added to walls above the sofa, mantelpiece, shelf, in hallways, on bookcases, stairs, tiles and mirrors. Millie's beautiful line work of flowers, birds, fish and foliage is loved around the world and will add charm to your home without any fuss or work. The stickers are easily removed from the book and stuck on the wall and will not leave a mark on the wall after removal. You can instantly get a sophisticated and consistent look for a room or whole home with these stickable works of art.

Create a healthy, happy home with 100 design ideas to support your physical and mental well-being. Using the latest evidence and research in well-being and Biophilic Design, learn how to transform every space in your home to create a restorative and nurturing environment. Discover the many benefits of connecting to nature, maximising natural light, improving air quality, and the right way to add colour, texture, and pattern to create spaces that improve relaxation, recuperation, social connections, and sleep. Together with the research team at Oliver Heath Design, including sustainability expert Victoria Jackson, psychologist Eden Goode, and designer Jo Baston, Oliver has devised each solution with easy implementation in mind. Whatever your budget and whether you rent or own your property you can use these stylish fun and affordable ideas to make your home a sanctuary. Inside the pages of this home decor book, you'll discover how to detoxify your home by making small changes. It includes: - 100 tried-and-tested practical solutions for improving your living space - even if you are on a budget or renting! - Stylish, fun and affordable interior design tips based on the latest research in sustainable, biophilic design - Introducing colour, pattern and texture to your home, adapting and creating zones, as well as bringing the outdoors in and maintaining your houseplants - Clear chapters organised by solution including Light, Sleep, Sound, Warmth and Air The ideas and solutions included in this book have been devised with easy implementation in mind. Optimise lighting in your home by using reflective surfaces for a brighter space, follow a ventilation checklist to replenish the air in your home and remove pollutants, or unlock the powers of a tech-free bedroom for a better night's sleep.

A traditional Swedish Christmas evokes thoughts of delicious homemade breads and pastries, beautiful wreaths and ornaments, and handmade crafts fashioned by the fire on a snowy day. Here everyone will learn how to bring those warm traditions into their homes, wherever they live. From "glogg" to red candied apples, festive hyacinth bouquets to citrus fruit centerpieces, Ernst Kirchsteiger's classic recipes and creative projects are simple and inspiring. He includes fully illustrated instructions to make:
Walnut and saffron crisp rolls
A mistletoe bouquet
Apple herring
Glazed ham
Pickled vegetables
Rosemary crispbread
Orange-flavored shortbread
Almond and vanilla milk
A Christmas chandelier
Festive candlesticks
Ice lanterns
And much more
Kirchsteiger reminds readers that Christmas is not a race or a contest. It is a season full of meaning that gives everyone the chance to spend time with loved ones, celebrate old traditions, and create new ones. Follow the instructions in these pages or use them as inspiration for your own creations.

"An interior is the natural projection of the soul." - CoCo Chanel. In the field of design, nothing stands still forever. Cycles come and go, reconfiguring the old to create the new. What was once hidden is now boldly displayed. The raw materials that comprise modern interiors have been given centre stage, handicraft is no longer considered 'old-fashioned', but has instead become a key instigator for design, and dark colours are back in vogue. Materials are allowed to have patina again, bearing the signs of their age and use. Industrial, rusted iron; brushed granite; untreated wood...It is all coming back! The retro revival promises to inject new energy into the design world, making pure beauty stand out. Design blogger Irene Schampaert guides you in discovering these exciting new trends.

The elegant, clean classicism of Philip Mitchell s style is on full display in these homes, where he masterfully incorporates a wide-ranging mix of antiques, vintage collectibles, and contemporary pieces everything from inherited furniture collections to modern art in rooms that are filled with memories and warmth. As a master of what he calls modern maximalism, Mitchell embraces the challenge of taking wonderful things that a homeowner already has and making more of them. Once Mitchell has established a connecting thread among a variety of disparate pieces whether through finish, material, scale, colour, texture, or line he starts the process of building the relationships that bring a space to life. Brilliant photographs take readers on in-depth tours of nine homes, ranging from an elegant Upper East Side pied-a-terre to a classic cottage on the water in Nova Scotia. Mitchell s personal narrative in elegant text enlightens, while his takeaways accompanying each home help readers understand how to blend new and old, mix colours and patterns, and fill a home with an eclectic mix that is truly their own.

Another Escape: Designing the Modern Guest House II, features a wide array of guest houses from around the world, highlighting the best of modern hospitality. Its projects offer architecturally interesting designs of predominantly reconstructed and restored buildings, set in beautiful and unique environments. A beautiful location is a vital criterion for a successful guest house. Humans are hardwired to enjoy two types of scenery: the lush and the novel. As cities become the default way of living for large swathes of humanity, we are beginning to place greater value on lush natural beauty. We all feel good in picturesque natural environments, be that walking in a sun-dappled forest, marvelling at snow-capped mountains, or watching waves breaking on pristine beaches. But the novel, the new, also moves us. In this richly photographed book you will find beautiful examples of guest houses that make the most of both the lush and the novel. From houses in Greece that are designed to frame spectacular views of the sea to the loft-style spaces in the heart of wooden alpine area in the ancient heart of Slovenia, the guest houses in this book feature striking architecture, tactile materials, and new typologies in luxuriant settings. AUTHOR: Yao Liang, born in 1976 in Wenzhou, has been studying Chinese paintings since his childhood and majored in sculpture. He has 20 years of experience in participating in interior architectural design projects, and now is the founder of Yaoliang Architecture and Space Design Office, deputy secretary-general of Wenzhou Representative Office of Art Display Committee of China and Vice president of Wenzhou Branch of CIID (China Institute of Interior Design). In recent years, he has been mainly engaged in design of cultural creative architecture and commercial spaces, curation and product design. SELLING POINTS: * A lovely compendium to Escape, ISBN 9781864707045 the first volume on this topic, this book goes on to explain more about reconstruction and restoration/refurbishment projects of many different types of accommodations around the world * Endeavours to meet the challenges of creating a contemporary guest house space that elegantly blends the location's natural environment with the overall human experience * Includes scores of different guest house design styles, showcasing an exciting range of projects from around the world, created by an esteemed mix of architects, designers and artists * Provides a strong reference source for design professionals and students in architecture, interior design, and related design fields; as well as for those in the tourism industry who are looking to revamp their guest house accommodation 500 colour images