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Do-it-yourself Essential Tools - A Practical Guide to Tools: How to Choose and Use Them (Hardcover): Mike Collins Do-it-yourself Essential Tools - A Practical Guide to Tools: How to Choose and Use Them (Hardcover)
Mike Collins
R134 R104 Discovery Miles 1 040 Save R30 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a practical guide to tools: how to choose and use them, shown in 220 photographs. It is a simple and accessible guide to do-it-yourself tools for a wide range of jobs, including tiling, painting, flooring, woodwork and general repairs in the home. It includes photographs for easy identification of the tools. It shows you how to use planes, chisels, saws, drills, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, sanders and many more. It includes instructions on making the best use of each tool, with hints and tips on selecting the right types. It offers guidelines that show you what to wear, how to handle tools with care, and how to tackle jobs safely to avoid accidents. For any task around the home, tools will be needed. Knowing how to use them efficiently is vital if you want a good result. This book discusses preparation, the right tools to use for a particular job, and how to use them safely and effectively. Useful tips point the way to improving your skills to get the most out of your tools.

Wonderland - Adventures in Decorating (Hardcover): Summer Thornton Wonderland - Adventures in Decorating (Hardcover)
Summer Thornton
R1,078 R881 Discovery Miles 8 810 Save R197 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Interior decorator Summer Thornton believes in designing with the wildest abandon: her world is one of nickel tubs, marble fireplaces, whimsical textiles, surprising patterns, and secret gardens. Often described as maximalist with a modern, fresh sensibility, Thornton manages to achieve highly polished, sophisticated interiors that indulge in a lighthearted, almost irreverent sense of whimsy. In her first book, she will inspire readers to follow their creative impulses and make their own rules.Let yourself be transported with the dreamy, fantastical homes arranged by theme in Wonderland. Fearless Romantic features Thornton s own gorgeous city house. In Here Comes the Sun, peek into an over-the-top tropical vacation home that s centered on citrus. Look for her to misbehave a bit in Good to be Bad. If refinement is more your cup of tea, the polished settings in The New Formal are fit for a queen. Plus take a deep dive into the most colorful technicolor homes she s ever designed in Super Saturated. With outstanding photography from A-list photog-raphers including Thomas Loof, Bjorn Wallander, Annie Schlechter, and Melanie Acevedo, and styling by AD contributor Mieke ten Have, Wonderlandis a celebration of personal expression and fearless escapism.

Woodturning (Paperback): J Hunnex Woodturning (Paperback)
J Hunnex
R533 R362 Discovery Miles 3 620 Save R171 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Whether they' re drawn to the traditional or the innovative, the plain or the flamboyant, woodturners can expand their horizons with this storehouse of inspirational images and ideas. The emphasis throughout is on showcasing graceful and well-proportioned work, along with examples of usually overlooked styles. More than 100 pieces appear, arranged around ten basic themes: combining different woods for interesting contrast, achieving surface texture, producing paired or grouped items, incorporating other materials (such as rope or leather), fashioning the hard angles of squares and rectangles, exploring exotic woods, turning plywood, laminating work, doing off- center turning, and creating simple shapes and forms.

House Poor - How to Buy and Sell Your Home Come Bubble or Bust (Paperback): June Fletcher House Poor - How to Buy and Sell Your Home Come Bubble or Bust (Paperback)
June Fletcher
R380 R312 Discovery Miles 3 120 Save R68 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The housing market, like any other investment, has always had its ups and downs. But ever since it started its upswing at the beginning of this decade, the ride has become more thrilling--and more dangerous. One day, home values are skyrocketing and cheap money is up for grabs; the next day, houses linger on the market and interest rates rise alarmingly high. Home buyers and sellers are beginning to recognize that however the market moves where they live, they must be prepared to make smart housing decisions.

Written by veteran real estate reporter June Fletcher, "House Poor" teaches you everything you need to know to weather the ups and downs of the housing market, including:

How to tell whether your hometown is likely to boom or bust

When to take equity out of your house

How to buy as a first-time home owner or as an investor during turbulent times

How to protect your home investment

When and how to sell your home

Today's volatile housing market could make you house poor.

This book will keep you house proud.

Duct Tape Engineer - The Book of Big, Bigger, and Epic Duct Tape Projects (Paperback): Lance Akiyama Duct Tape Engineer - The Book of Big, Bigger, and Epic Duct Tape Projects (Paperback)
Lance Akiyama
R719 R614 Discovery Miles 6 140 Save R105 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Duct Tape Engineer: The Book of Big, Bigger, and Epic Duct Tape Projects shows you how to create the most enjoyable and impressive projects you've ever made-and they all start with a simple strip of duct tape. Build furniture, bags, outdoor items and more using simple tools and materials, with no special engineering skills needed. Start with duct tape basics that will aid in assembly: Learn cutting and tearing methods and taping techniques (yes, there's more to it than slapping it down). Discover how to make sturdy duct tape sheets that can be cut and shaped. Using easily accessible tools and supplies like a utility knife and heavy-duty cardboard boxes, try your hand at making a desk and desk chair. Grab some foam and make a backpack, or create a custom hammock. Build a geodesic dome, and go truly epic with a giant pyramid catapult. Every project includes step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams and photos. Don't miss Lance Akiyama's tips and suggestions for supplies, project variations, and material substitutions. Follow the solid construction techniques and you'll ensure that these DIY projects will become favorite classroom activities and family projects. Among the projects are: A lightweight bed frame and full-size dresser with working drawers Outdoor pieces like a hammock and garden swing A heavy-duty toolbox with pockets galore, and a stylish two-color messenger bag Ballistics, including a slingshot A kayak! These projects are real, they work, and are super fun. Roll up your sleeves and let the engineering begin!

Complete Do-it-Yourself - An Essential Guide to Painting, Papering, Tiling, Flooring, Woodwork, Shelves and Storage, Home... Complete Do-it-Yourself - An Essential Guide to Painting, Papering, Tiling, Flooring, Woodwork, Shelves and Storage, Home Repairs, Home Insulation, Outdoor Projects and Outdoor Repairs (Hardcover)
John McGowan
R691 R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Save R149 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This title offers expert advice on essential home decoration and maintenance, including painting, papering, tiling, laying floors, carpentry skills, insulation, and outdoor projects and repairs. Projects include painting and varnishing wood, tiling a work surface, laying foam-backed carpet, replacing window panes, fitting window locks, making a garage storage wall, insulating roofs, repairing roofs and guttering, laying decking, making pergolas, building rock gardens, installing water features, and many more. It features a guide to tools for a wide range of do-it-yourself jobs, including using chisels, saws, drills, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers and sanders. Over 2400 photographs illustrate each step-by-step project, to provide instant reference. Looking after your home is economical and satisfying, and this book is filled with practical tips for do-it-yourself jobs. All areas of the home are covered, both indoors and out. There is clear step-by-step advice on internal and external maintenance, repairs, carpentry, flooring, brickwork, roofing, fences, walls and paths.The book includes instructions for painting and papering walls and ceilings, laying ceramic tiles, fitting floor coverings and carpets, making bookshelves, draught-proofing doors, repointing brickwork, laying patios and installing ponds and fountains. The book also contains a guide to tools, from saws and drills to spanners and paintbrushes. A reference for beginners and experienced do-it-yourselfers alike, this is an essential manual that you will refer to again and again.

Together at the Table - Entertaining at home with the creators of Juliska (Hardcover): Capucine de Wulf Gooding, David Gooding Together at the Table - Entertaining at home with the creators of Juliska (Hardcover)
Capucine de Wulf Gooding, David Gooding; Photographs by Gemma Ingalls, Andy Ingalls
R1,060 R830 Discovery Miles 8 300 Save R230 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

From the iconic glassware and tabletop brand Juliska, a design compendium for living well and entertaining with styleJuliska is all about love and the art of living well, and Together at the Table is the first book to share their philosophy. With founder Capucine De Wulf Gooding's engaging narrative alongside extraordinary photography by Quentin Bacon, each chapter reveals the secrets to celebrating life's special moments. Great entertaining is all about thoughtfulness regardless of the occasion. With hundreds of inspiring ideas about embracing the perfectly imperfect, creating playfully inventive celebrations, and the art of mixing and matching, this book will become the must-have volume for everyone seeking joy at the table.

200 Tips for Kitchens and Bathrooms (Hardcover): Xavier Torras Isla 200 Tips for Kitchens and Bathrooms (Hardcover)
Xavier Torras Isla
R1,037 Discovery Miles 10 370 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Few spaces in the home have responded as profoundly to societal changes as the kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen has gained prominence in the context of a tendency to enjoy meals at home as a new center for family and social gatherings, and as an alternative to the formal character of a dining room or living room. The bathroom, on the other hand, is the perfect setting for personal care rituals, which have become increasingly popular in today's culture of well-being.

Homeowners spend more money on these two rooms than any other in the home. Manufacturers have responded to the demand by creating a wide range of features and design possibilities that help to adapt these two rooms perfectly to the needs of homeowners.

"200 Tips for Kitchens and Bathrooms" provides great advice and examples that will help to achieve a kitchen or bathroom worthy of design magazines but eminently functional. How to optimize space, the best position for furniture, what equipment to choose according to family size and lifestyle, the most suitable coverings and lighting that adapts to a room's layout and the user's needs--these are just some of the basic aspects addressed and illustrated with photographs of contemporary homes.

The book is organized into two sections--Kitchens and Bathrooms-- each with dozens of photographs showing the stunning design possibilities. The focus is on contemporary and highly functional furniture and fixtures shown in real-life settings. Detailed captions describe the fittings and the factors driving the choices.

Homeowners and designers alike will find "200 Tips for Kitchens and Bathrooms" a rich source of inspiration as much as a practical resource.

DIY Solar Projects - Updated Edition - Small Projects to Whole-home Systems: Tap Into the Sun (Paperback, 2nd edition): Eric... DIY Solar Projects - Updated Edition - Small Projects to Whole-home Systems: Tap Into the Sun (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Eric Smith, Philip Schmidt
R729 R625 Discovery Miles 6 250 Save R104 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Beachside - Windsor Architecture and Design (Hardcover): Hadley Keller Beachside - Windsor Architecture and Design (Hardcover)
Hadley Keller; Introduction by James Reginato; Photographs by Jessica Klewicki Glynn
R1,206 Discovery Miles 12 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Universal Principles of Interior Design, Volume 3 - 100 Ways to Develop Innovative Ideas, Enhance Usability, and Design... Universal Principles of Interior Design, Volume 3 - 100 Ways to Develop Innovative Ideas, Enhance Usability, and Design Effective Solutions (Hardcover)
Chris Grimley, Kelly Harris Smith
R735 R667 Discovery Miles 6 670 Save R68 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Universal Principles of Interior Design presents 100 concepts and guidelines that are critical to a successful visualization and application of interior design. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, this comprehensive reference pairs clear explanations of every topic with visual examples of it applied in practice. By considering these concepts and examples, you can learn to make more informed and ultimately better design decisions. The book is organized alphabetically so that principles can be easily and quickly referenced. For those interested in addressing a specific challenge or application problem, the principles are also indexed by questions commonly confronting designers. Each principle is presented in a two-page format: The left-hand page contains a succinct definition, a full description of the principle, and examples of and guidelines for its use. Side notes, which appear to the right of the text, provide elaborations and references. The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle. This landmark reference is the standard for interior design students, practitioners, and educators, and others who seek to broaden and improve their understanding of and expertise in interior design. The titles in the Rockport Universal series offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.

Hammer & Nail - Making and assembling furniture designs inspired by Enzo Mari (Hardcover): Erik Eje Almqvist Hammer & Nail - Making and assembling furniture designs inspired by Enzo Mari (Hardcover)
Erik Eje Almqvist
R490 R392 Discovery Miles 3 920 Save R98 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Inspired by radical Italian designer Enzo Mari, this practical book with step-by-step DIY projects for hand built, beautiful furniture is a tribute to his simple ideas that challenged the consumerism of the furniture industry. Many interpreted Enzo Mari's book Autoprogettazione? as a manifesto of nostalgic longing for a pre-capitalist society where people built what they needed themselves, but Mari's goal wasn't to make people cease consuming. Mari wanted people to consider the more basic aspects of the objects we surround ourselves with and what it is that makes a piece of furniture, beautiful, comfortable and functional. Taking Enzo Mari and his book as his influence, Erik Eje Almqvist unpacks the practical aspects of the Autoprogettazione? theory, offering simple designs for handbuilt, beautiful furniture. Using just a hammer, nails and boards cut to standard dimensions, Hammer & Nail explores only a few techniques but arms the reader with skills and inspiration for life. With easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams, there are basic methods for making furniture joints, and includes tips on how to avoid cracking boards as you go, making clean cuts with a saw, and ideas on surface treatments. Projects include: Sheep chair, Tilting Shaker chair, Pinstol/Windsor chair, Garden chair, Arts & Crafts chair, Ski chair, Mirror stool, Stackable stool, Beer table, Kitchen bench, Park bench, Sofa, Top and tail bed, Dining table, Worktable, Cabinet, Gun Kessle's shelf and Giraffe lamp.

The Interior Design Handbook (Hardcover): Frida Ramstedt The Interior Design Handbook (Hardcover)
Frida Ramstedt
R790 R651 Discovery Miles 6 510 Save R139 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

THE BESTSELLING SWEDISH PHENOMENON What looks good and why? Design consultant Frida Ramstedt runs Scandinavia's leading interior design blog. In this book she distils the secrets of successful interior design and styling to help you create a home that works best for your space, taste and lifestyle. Filled with practical tips, rules-of-thumb and tricks of the trade, The Interior Design Handbook will help you to think like a professional designer. 'Frida has created this BIBLE to interior design ... such useful info that has taken me years to learn, all in one place' Rebecca Wakefield, Studio Fortnum 'Beautifully illustrated with handy line drawings ... The Interior Design Handbook gets down to the nitty gritty of successfully putting a room together' Fabric Magazine 'Take it to bed and you'll be utterly engrossed and elightened' Stylist

Art of Turned Bowls, The (Paperback): R. Raffan Art of Turned Bowls, The (Paperback)
R. Raffan
R679 R456 Discovery Miles 4 560 Save R223 (33%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When first published in 1987, "The Art of Turned Bowls" was a work ahead of its time. Now, considering the resurgence in popularity of this woodworking genre, the book is perfectly poised for rediscovery. Retooled with fresh full-color photographs of contemporary bowls featuring the work of award-winning turners from around the world, Richard Raffan's classic has been totally updated to meet the demands of today's turner. With a unique talent for making even the most abstract ideas accessible, the world's most admired turning teacher offers an invaluable wealth of design advice. Practical, informative, and undeniably inspiring, this new edition also expands its exploration of form and developing profiles. Along with a good lathe and a reliable set of tools, "The Art of Turned Bowls "belongs in the shop of every serious bowl turner.

Staying Put (Paperback): D Dickinson Staying Put (Paperback)
D Dickinson
R571 R391 Discovery Miles 3 910 Save R180 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Home Sweet Remodeled Home. The American dream of owning a home and then buying or building a bigger and better one is no longer a sure thing. Millions of homeowners stymied by the housing market and the economy have embraced remodeling instead. In this timely book, maverick architect-author Duo Dickinson offers hope on how to get the home you want from the house you have. He shares his passion for saving money without sacrificing good design and offers up cost-saving options and smart solutions to make older homes better fit today's lifestyles. Dickinson offers guidance on looking before you leap, ways to avoid pitfalls (and money pits), strategies for staying green or going geriatric, and moves you can make so you don't have to move out. Anecdotal "old saws" round out this inspiring how-to, perfect for anyone looking to turn their home today into their dream home tomorrow.

For the millions of housing consumers who are house-bound by economic realities beyond their control, this book offers tangible hope for getting the home you want from the house you have. But even with the best of intentions, residential renovations can create misfits that ruin the character of the existing home and make it more painful to live in. To state the obvious, the nation's housing stock is aging, and you can't just remodel or add on to a Cape or Colonial from the 1950s or '60s and expect it to work for the way you live today. Without the perspective of thoughtful design, a renovated home can actually be more expensive to heat, cool, and maintain than the original home, and with a larger indebtedness and mortgage payment to boot.

This is a book of options and solutions for people who are desperate to transform the houses they live in into homes that fit the way they live and reflect their values.

Projects from the Minimalist Woodworker - Smart Designs for Mastering Essential Skills (Paperback): Vic Tesolin Projects from the Minimalist Woodworker - Smart Designs for Mastering Essential Skills (Paperback)
Vic Tesolin
R583 R484 Discovery Miles 4 840 Save R99 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Vic Tesolin's Projects from the Minimailist Woodworker teaches the basics of furniture making using step-by-step photos detailing the process of building handsome projects any woodworker will be proud to create. A follow-up to Vic's much-lauded first book, The Minimalist Woodworker, this book is a celebration of the small tool set needed to create beautiful work and and expansion of the techniques and skills learned in that first book. Like a seasoned woodworker lending a helping hand in the workshop, Vic Tesolin, aka "The Minimalist Woodworker," is a master at demystifying the craft of woodworking so that anyone with any skill level can dive in and do good work. With Projects from the Minimalist Woodworker and even a modest toolset, anyone can develop their skill and enjoy unlimited hours in their shop. You'll learn to build a variely to pieces including a handsome dovetailed box, a wall cabinet, a storage chest, and handy shop projects like a handplane and a marking knife.

The Repair Shop - LIFE IN THE BARN: The Inside Stories from the Experts: THE BRAND NEW BOOK FOR 2022 (Hardcover, Digital... The Repair Shop - LIFE IN THE BARN: The Inside Stories from the Experts: THE BRAND NEW BOOK FOR 2022 (Hardcover, Digital original)
Jay Blades; Elizabeth Wilhide, Jayne Dowle
R693 R571 Discovery Miles 5 710 Save R122 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'Heartwarming, magical and uplifting' In today's throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and mend'. The BBC's The Repair Shop has brought this waste-conscious message to an even wider audience, with its regular viewing figures of 7 million in the UK alone, cementing itself as a classic series in the vein of Antiques Roadshow. This new book concentrates on the show's much-loved experts, including woodworker and furniture restorer Will Kirk, clock restorer Steve Fletcher, metalworker Dominic Chinea, silversmith Brenton West, leatherworker Suzie Fletcher, upholsterer Sonnaz Nooranvary, and seamstresses Julie Tatchell & Amanda Middleditch - aka The Teddy Bear Ladies. Each of the experts shares their own stories and their repairs, capturing in the process the magic and ethos of the barn. Includes quotations and Q & As from the experts as well as Jay Blades on some unique restoration collaborations. With the focus on the experts themselves, readers will feel as though they're stepping straight into the 'workshop of dreams' and experiencing first hand the magic of the barn.

100 Interiors Around the World (English, French, German, Hardcover, Multilingual edition): Taschen 100 Interiors Around the World (English, French, German, Hardcover, Multilingual edition)
Taschen
R532 Discovery Miles 5 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Making stops in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, this edition rounds up some of today's most exceptional and inspiring interiors across six continents. From rustic minimalism to urbane eclecticism, the selection celebrates a global spectrum of styles, united by authenticity, a love of detail, and a zest for individual expression that will never go out of fashion. Includes interiors in Argentina, Brazil, China, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the UK, the USA, and many more countries. With pictures by leading interior photographers including Xavier Bejot, Pieter Estersohn, Marina Faust, Reto Guntli, Francois Halard, HieplerBrunier, Ditte Isager, Nikolas Koenig, Ricardo Labougle, Eric Laignel, Ake Lindman, Thomas Loof, Jason Schmidt, Mark Seelen, Rene Stoeltie, Tim Street-Porter, Vincent Thibert, Simon Upton, Paul Warchol. About the series Bibliotheca Universalis - Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe!

The New Design Rules - How to Decorate and Renovate, from Start to Finish: An Interior Design Book (Hardcover): Emily... The New Design Rules - How to Decorate and Renovate, from Start to Finish: An Interior Design Book (Hardcover)
Emily Henderson, Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson; Photographs by Sara Ligorria-Tramp; Produced by Velinda Hellen
R1,005 R802 Discovery Miles 8 020 Save R203 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Working with Concrete (Paperback): Rick Arnold Working with Concrete (Paperback)
Rick Arnold
R567 R387 Discovery Miles 3 870 Save R180 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Whether you're pouring a concrete walkway or staking out the excavation for a basement foundation, doing the job right demands a thorough knowledge of concrete construction techniques. In Working with Concrete, veteran builder Rick Arnold explains everything from mix characteristics and formwork options to waterproofing details and repair procedures. You'll benefit from Arnold's years as a general contractor, framer, and foundation contractor as he offers time- and money-saving advice that comes from understanding the subject from all angles. Get the rock-solid results youre after with this comprehensive guide to building with concrete. This book will enable you to: prepare a site for excavation evaluate soil conditions lay out footings and foundation walls use site-made and manufactured forms install proper reinforcement in footings, walls, and flat work estimate and order ready-mix concrete test and evaluate concrete quality before the pour build walkways, patios, steps, and slabs from start to finish

Woodturning with Resin - Techniques & Projects for Turning Works of Art (Paperback): Keith Lackner Woodturning with Resin - Techniques & Projects for Turning Works of Art (Paperback)
Keith Lackner
R479 Discovery Miles 4 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Sabrina Soto Home Design - A Layer-by-layer Approach to Turning Your Ideas into the Home of Your Dreams (Paperback): Sabrina... Sabrina Soto Home Design - A Layer-by-layer Approach to Turning Your Ideas into the Home of Your Dreams (Paperback)
Sabrina Soto
R617 R523 Discovery Miles 5 230 Save R94 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A simple, step-by-step design process from popular HGTV personality and Target style expert Sabrina Soto People want their homes to look the way they do in their imaginations-beautiful colors, stylish furniture, and attractive lighting, with ample storage for all their stuff.

Home & Hearth - Quilts and More to Cozy Up Your Decor (Paperback): Sherri L McConnell Home & Hearth - Quilts and More to Cozy Up Your Decor (Paperback)
Sherri L McConnell
R687 R564 Discovery Miles 5 640 Save R123 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Provident Prepper - A Common-Sense Guide to Preparing for Emergencies (Paperback): Kylene Jones Provident Prepper - A Common-Sense Guide to Preparing for Emergencies (Paperback)
Kylene Jones
R495 R424 Discovery Miles 4 240 Save R71 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Patina Modern - A Guide to Designing Warm, Timeless Interiors (Hardcover): Chris Mitchell, Pilar Guzman Patina Modern - A Guide to Designing Warm, Timeless Interiors (Hardcover)
Chris Mitchell, Pilar Guzman
R1,031 R861 Discovery Miles 8 610 Save R170 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Chris Mitchell and Pilar Guzman are design obsessives who both want the same thing: rooms that are spare yet warm, layered yet clean, current yet timeless. Rooms that never forget the real humans - with all their needs, hopes, emotions, aspirations, and even spills - who live in these spaces. Over the course of six ever more ambitious home renovations, they've cracked the code on how to achieve this. It's a simple formula, one that lies in mixing modern design with timeworn materials - in particular, white oak, brass, and bridle leather, all three of which become richer, mellower, and burnished with patina as they age. Add a few essential lessons (Decorating by Mood, Borrowing from the Best) and a nine-point manifesto that covers everything from lighting (rooms should feel like lanterns at night), to the use of black as an accent, to the intention that every space should serve multiple purposes, and the result is Patina Modern, a uniquely inspiring and practical design guide. The book leads by example, as the authors reveal in room-by-room detail the full evolution of their homes, including a Brooklyn brownstone and two classic Hamptons "cottages." Along the way, we come to not only understand just how they see and think but also learn what they've learned, getting an education in colour, proportion, paint, and the world of modern furniture design, for which the authors have a special passion. Tools, principles, and the power of designing around the things you love - this is the gift of Patina Modern, showing just how to put it all together to create your own beautiful spaces.

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