Interior design, decor and style guides Books

Book SynopsisLearn to create personalized graduation announcements, congratulations, and additional keepsakes for education-related accomplishments with Cross Stitch Celebrations: Graduation—with mix-and-match design elements and more than 20 patterns.Trade Review"The ideal introduction to the manifold needlecraft possibilities of the art of the cross-stitch in creating gifts and home decorations celebrating a graduation." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Tools & Materials The Basics of Cross Stitch Planning Your Design Main Designs Graduation Cap & Scroll, Standing Graduate, Sitting Graduate, Graduate Tossing Hat, Books, Laptop, Medal Border Patterns Sparkle Confetti, Celebration Streamers, Fancy Scroll, Books, Tassels, Ribbon Mini Motifs Alphabets Varsity Alphabet, Playful Alphabet, Serif Alphabet, Extra-Large Numbers Scroll Wall Hanging Mortarboard Pennant Greeting Card Gifting Your Creations Grid Paper About the Author

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Book SynopsisAn intimate glimpse of the artistry of two women whose beautiful, evocative, and carefully curated interiors are crafted from what they find around them. Zoe Ellison and Alex Legendre have created a beautiful shopping and interiors experience with their unique store i gigi – a haven of beautiful gifts and unique pieces for your home. The muted, earthy colour palette is chic and modern and yet utterly timeless, allowing their pieces to fit seamlessly into any home. In this, their first book, they share their secrets and open their hearts as they describe the journey they have taken, what makes them tick and their philosophy, friendship, inspirations, ideas and interiors. i gigi is a destination store, selling the idea of a beautiful yet practical and achievable lifestyle. Their interiors feature reclaimed and revamped pieces and rooms that have been created on a shoestring. With stunning photography throughout, this is a truly fascinating look into their world.

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Book SynopsisAs seen in Women’s Wear Daily, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, and The Telegraph LUXURY A decadent and extravagant celebration of interior style, featuring more than 220 maximalist residential interiors, from the 1600s to the present day This unique visual collection celebrates the very best contemporary Maximalist interior design as well as making the connection to a much longer historical tradition of excess. Maximalism is a style that has been with us, in one guise or another – for example in the castles, palazzi, chateaux, and historic homes of bygone ages – for more than 400 years. This richly illustrated volume, with metallic gold ink used throughout, features the most extraordinary Maximalist interiors from all over the globe, from centuries past and present, transcending both time and geography. An intense and thrilling journey through the magic and mayhem that is Maximalism – a book that is as much an experience as it is a book – its luxurious pages are layered, loud, and louche, chaotic, colorful, and controversial, but also romantic, joyous, and imbued with personality, history, and story telling Featured designers include: Jonathan Adler, Alidad, Sig Bergamin, Thomas Britt, Denning and Fourcade, Dorothy Draper, Tony Duquette, Ann Getty, Jacques Grange, India Mahdavi, Peter Marino, Juan Pablo Molyneux, Renzo Mongiardino, Alberto Pinto, Redd Kaihoi, and Elsie de Wolfe Historic interiors featured include: castles, country estates, and palaces in Austria, France, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the USATrade ReviewAs featured in The Telegraph Luxury and 1stDibs ‘A comprehensive round-up of the best of flamboyant design.’ – Architectural Design Middle East ‘At a time when Scandinavian-inspired simplicity has become favorable in interior design, the book’s 220 decadent interiors provide a refreshing alternative.’ – T: The New York Times Style Magazine 'Simon Doonan humorously frames the unexpected excess that unfolds among the book's golden pages.' – Women's Wear Daily ‘Maximalism takes readers on an eye-popping journey through projects from modern-day design icons including Jonathan Adler and Kelly Wearstler, and original maximalists such as Elsie de Wolfe and Lorenzo Mongiardino.’ – GRAY Magazine ‘An intense and thrilling journey through the magic and mayhem that is Maximalism.’ – Curated Texan 'More than 200 deliciously detailed interiors, spanning about 400 years of history.’ – Dwell ‘The tome features some truly extraordinary spaces that make paging through feel like a full-on experience. From Jonathan Adler to Dorothy Draper, and far beyond, the only word to describe this book is “gilded.”’ – Design Milk ‘Striking.’ – Galerie ‘Lavishly illustrated.’ – The Atlanta Journal Constitution ‘Not only are the spaces a joy to behold, but Simon's introduction alone is worth the price of the book.’ – KCRW ‘Inside inspiration for the season ahead.’ – Modern Luxury Interiors ‘An extraordinary celebration of an eccentric decorative urge, presenting a new interpretation of a style that often spurs controversy and dismissal.’ – Upscale Living Magazine 'Simon Doonan certainly knows how to pump up the volume.' – Maison Global

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Book SynopsisJump-start your spring cleaning list! This perfect card deck for homeowners features one simple organisation task per week, so you can create a beautiful, functional, and organised home in just 52 weeks. Anyone who's ever tried to organise their home knows one of the hardest things to do is figure out where to begin. Thankfully, this beautiful deck of organisation tips and tricks makes the process easy. Created by home organisation YouTube star Nikki Boyd, author of Beautifully Organized (more than 200,000 copies sold), this deck gives you one small thing to organise in your home each week of the year. Examples of weekly tasks include: Collecting and sorting the piles of paper clutter Decluttering those crazy kitchen drawers Organising your toolbox Categorising your pantry and removing expired food Simplifying your medicine cabinet And many more fast weekly tasks! Rather than trying to declutter and organise your house all at once, carve out an hour each week to follow Nikki’s simple—but effective—organisation advice. Whether you complete one card per week or feel motivated to knock out several at once, you’ll find yourself living in a beautiful and functional home by the end of the next 52 weeks.Trade Review"Might hers rival the lifestyle brands of Stewart and Rachael Ray?"—Ebony Magazine

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Book SynopsisDesign Masterclass is the definitive home-decorating guide from Kelly Hoppen, offering invaluable professional advice on both the practical and aesthetic aspects of interior design. Kelly shares her trade secrets and expert knowledge to help you ensure that your decorating project runs smoothly; comes in on time and within budget; and achieves a functional, flexible interior that suits the way you live. Alongside inspiring photographs and room schemes of some of her finest projects, Kelly offers expert guidance on: How to use scale and proportion, colour, texture, lighting, furniture, art and other decorative elements to create a comfortable and elegant home that looks the way you want it to. How to approach the challenges and solutions commonly faced when designing different spaces in the home – from kitchens, living rooms bedrooms and bathrooms to media rooms and home offices, gyms and spas – and offers helpful hints on all aspects of decorating and furnishing each one. Essential advice on practical matters, such as budgeting, scheduling, drawing up floor plans, creating room boards, briefing professionals and managing the work. Kelly Hoppen’s Design Masterclass is an indispensable reference for interior designers and home decorators alike, giving professional insight to anyone wanting to give their home a touch of Kelly Hoppen’s distinctive style.Trade Review ‘A wealth of professional advice on both the practical and the aesthetic aspects of interior design. Inspiring room schemes and photographs.’ ‘Showcasing her latest work, Hoppen’s gentle signature minimalism mixes with colour, strong architecture and function to create home spaces that are magazine worthy but very, very livable. In the words of her fellow Dragons, we’re in!’ ‘Beautifully illustrated throughout, a must for any lover of interior design.’ ‘ Showcasing her latest work, Hoppen’ s gentle signature minimalism mixes with colour, strong architecture and function to create home spaces that are magazine worthy but very, very livable. In the words of her fellow Dragons, we’ re in!’ ‘ The definitive home decorating guide.’ ‘ Beautifully illustrated throughout, a must for any lover of interior design.’ 'This is a stunning book, full of advice, inspiration and beautiful photography. Highly Recommended!' 'A fabulous guide to home decorating, with definitive professional advice on all aspects of interior design. Sumptuously illustrated with photographs and room schemes that are bound to inspire any home owner.' ‘ Give your home a Hoppen makeover with this guide to the Dragon’ s interior design philosophy.’ ‘ A wealth of professional advice on both the practical and the aesthetic aspects of interior design. Inspiring room schemes and photographs.’

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Book SynopsisFind inspiration in decorative country living with Country Brocante Style. Lucy Haywood is the creator of The Country Brocantes – home and lifestyle fairs held in idyllic rural surroundings. In Country Brocante Style, she introduces her pretty and accessible signature look into the home, fusing two classic and enduring decorating traditions – English country style and French-inspired vintage styling. There’s plenty of classic French ‘brocanterie’ – old textiles, vintage furniture and decorative pieces – alongside lifestyle brands, gardenalia, handmade textiles, cottage-garden flowers and other homewares. In the first section, Country Brocante Style, Lucy leads you through the colour palette of the Brocantes and discusses key pieces of furniture and decorative pieces before presenting creative ideas for putting the look together. In the second section, Country Brocante Interiors, she pays a visit to the homes of the dealers and the buyers who flock to the fairs. Decorative country style is more popular than ever and The Country Brocante will inspire you to create this romantic, timeless style in your own home.

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Book SynopsisCoastal Blues is a magnificent celebration of shoreside homes around the globe, offering decorative inspiration for all of us who love the ocean or dream of living by the sea. Covering homes from as far apart as the Bahamas and Denmark, authors Sally Hayden and Alice Whately begin by looking at the essential components of the coastal look – colour and texture, materials, furniture, fabrics, accessories and display. The second part of the book, The Spaces, takes a tour through the home room by room, from Living Spaces, Cooking and Eating Spaces to Bedrooms, Bathrooms and Outdoor Spaces, capturing the informal, easy-going interior style associated with living at the water’s edge. But Coastal Blues is not only for those who live by the ocean. Whatever and wherever your home, from a high-rise apartment to a newly built home, you can create a simple, informal beachy feel. From tranquil living areas to balmy bedrooms and shipshape kitchens, Coastal Blues covers all the aspects of decorative seaside style. Coastal Blues is a fantastic new edition of the previously published Coastal Style.

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Book SynopsisWhether you want to create a cozy winter wonderland in your living room, a blooming summertime welcome on your deck, or an autumn refuge by your fireplace, Liz Marie Galvan’s Cozy White Cottage Seasons gives you the inspiring photos, DIY ideas, and fun recipes you need to feel at home on any budget and in every season.Do-it-yourself interior designer and popular blogger Liz Marie Galvan helps you create space to snuggle up, stretch out, or kick back at home so you can focus on what matters most during the holidays and every day. Following the popularity of Cozy White Cottage, Cozy White Cottage Seasons is a beautiful, full-color photography holiday lifestyle book with easy-to-do, practical tips to make your home a welcome haven—from New Year’s Day to spring, summer, fall, and all the way through Christmas.Cozy White Cottage Seasons equips you to:

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Book SynopsisWhen she discovered that nearly half of France’s 44,000 heritage sites were chateaux in various states of repair, Catherine Scotto embarked on a journey to find out who, exactly, lived in these medieval fortresses and, more importantly, what they were like on the inside. From Normandy to Provence and everywhere in between the owners of these chateaux–including decorators, antique dealers, artists, and collectors—represent the epitome of French culture and taste. Each chateau is presented in double-page full-color spreads that feature alluring interiors and information about the hosts and their design journeys. There’s something for everyone here—whether it’s homes where simplicity and minimalism reign, rooms as exuberantly busy as a 14th-century tapestry, or interiors transformed by surprising, era-bending feats. Morel’s breathtaking, naturally lit photographs of generous kitchens, cozy drawing rooms, spacious bedrooms, ingeniously imagined bathrooms, and intriguing hallways and stairwells offer endless inspiration, while Scotto’s engaging text gives readers a feel for the kinds of people who take on such a daunting yet satisfying challenge.

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Book SynopsisFollow rising star designer Summer Thornton down the rabbit hole into a wonderland of colour and pattern in her very first book of interiors.Trade Review"Encouraging her readers to embrace romance, interior designer Summer Thornton writes in her new book, 'When you combine that soft, dreamy side of your personality with pure fearlessness, the result is untamed beauty.' The included projects illustrate the power of that approach, showcasing her more-is-more, down-the-rabbit-hole designs." —HOUZZ

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Book SynopsisCovering everything from basic plant care and re-potting, to plants suited to pets and propagating, this book will inspire you to create your own indoor rainforest. At the core of the book are profiles of 22 tropical indoor plants, organised from the most low-maintenance species through to exotic varieties requiring more care. In addition, the book offers styling advice on how to decorate different rooms in your home with plants, as well as suggestions on pots and planters to give your interior spaces more personality. Interspersed throughout the book are interviews with `plant people’ from around the world, who reveal the creative ways in which they've incorporated amazing collections of tropical plants into their lives and homes. Creating a tropical oasis in the city really can be this simple and fun!

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Book SynopsisLiving Life Beautifully tells the story of how Christina founded legendary fabric company Cabbages & Roses and grew it into a lifestyle brand. Christina talks about her inspirations and influences, and how she works these into her products. Specially-commissioned photography allows us a peek into her London apartment, and we see behind the scenes at her family home in the Bath countryside. This 600-year-old cottage is the backdrop for constantly changing interiors – it is where Christina designs her fabrics, experiments with her new wallpapers, and gathers all her favourite antiques, inherited gems and newly sourced vintage acquisitions. In addition, Christina shows us a selection of other homes and lifestyles she finds truly inspirational, including those of Brigette Buchanan of interiors company Odd Limited, and Maureen Doherty of Egg.

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Book SynopsisPierre Sauvage spent fourteen years in public relations in Paris, representing prestigious luxury clients such as Tiffany, Mauboussin, Plaza Athénée, Frédéric Malle perfumes, the Hotel Meurice, and The Comité Colbert. In 2014, he acquired Casa Lopez, a bespoke carpet and decorative home accessories firm founded in the 1980s that embodies elegant French country style. Fabienne Reybaud is a journalist for Le Figaro, specialized in the luxury industry. Vincent Thibert is a lifestyle photographer whose work regularly appears in magazines such as Architectural Digest and Elle Décor.

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Book SynopsisFrom shabby chic to rock ''n'' roll heaven, restful craft room retreats to road-tripping travelling vans; from on-site artist studios and relaxing, reflective retreats, to travelling markets stalls and family summer holiday abodes; and from chandelier-clad glamping venues to the pride and joy of long-term nomadic lifestylers there''s a dream vintage caravan for everyone.Vintage Caravan Style takes the reader 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 orTrade Review"This is the best gift book ever!" – Lisa Snowdon, Channel 4, Saturday Kitchen with Waitrose, Best Christmas Books of 2014 “160 pages full of inspiring ideas, useful tips and information, and gorgeous photos!” – Cottage Blog “Along with the great information, the photos are incredible and will have your 50s-and-60s-loving-heart soaring.” – Owl Really “These images are to die for! There are so many themes to choose from, I would need at least 5 or 6 caravans to decorate to my heart’s content.” – Constantly Alice “If you’ve ever thought about buying your own caravan or trailer, then this is the book for you. Lisa has you covered from buying and restoring, to decorating and styling the small spaces of your dreams. Each chapter is filled with tips and ideas and TONS of pictures to inspire you.” – Simply Fresh VintageTable of ContentsChapter 1: The joy of vintage caravansChapter 2: Finding your dream caravan Chapter 3: Choosing a theme Chapter 4: Choosing a colour scheme Chapter 5: Decorating your caravan Chapter 6: Taking a road trip Chapter 7: The on-site caravan Chapter 8: The caravan community About the author Index

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Book SynopsisThe first book from SawyerBerson illustrates the award-winning firm’s quintessential pairings of modernism and classicism in seaside houses, metropolitan residences, and spectacular garden retreats.Treating architecture, landscape, and interior design as complementary endeavors, Brian Sawyer and John Berson have been ahead of their time and influential in the world of design since the founding of their eponymous partnership in 1999. SawyerBerson’s prodigious use of traditional and modern vocabularies has gained the firm widespread recognition and many notable clients. Meticulous attention to detail and versatility combine to create a wide variety of projects.In the Hamptons, a modernist house of stone and glass lets in the sun and sea views while secluded by the dunes and drifts of native grasses. Another residence is built according to the pinwheel floor plans of early twentieth-century houses by Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright to accommodatTrade Review"When Brian Sawyer and John Berson founded their eponymous New York firm in 1999, the synergies between architecture, landscape, and interiors were immediately clear. This book reflects that harmonious spirit through projects like a grand East End estate that still embraces the area’s simple shingle vernacular, a midcentury-modern home in Bridgehampton sporting a cantilevered roof terrace, and a Manhattan town house brightened by a brick and ivy garden." —ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST"The first book from Sawyer | Berson illustrates the award-winning firm’s quintessential pairings of modernism and classicism in seaside houses, metropolitan residences, and spectacular garden retreats." —MOFFLY MEDIA""To be modern is not a fashion, but a state," Le Corbusier once said. "It is necessary to understand history, and he who understands history knows how to find continuity between that which was, that which is, and which will be." Few contemporary design firms are as up to the task as Sawyer | Berson, the practice began in 1999 by Brian Sawyer and John Berson. They met in the office of the famed Robert A.M. Stern and developed an approach that treated architecture, landscape design and interior design as equals in the pursuit of an aesthetic beau idéal. This, their first book, is required reading for anyone wishing to understand that which will be." —TOWN AND COUNTRY

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Book SynopsisBest-selling author Fifi O'Neill visits 12 remarkable homes that bring French style to new surroundings.

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Book SynopsisA highly practical guide that shows readers how to add Japanese style to their home one room at a time.Trade Review'Discover the secrets of Japanese design and transform your home into a sanctuary of peaceful simplicity with this helpful guide' - Homes & Antiques'You can’t beat a beautiful book … with Japanese Style, it’s all about Zen – clean lines and simplicity' - Nene LivingTable of ContentsIntroduction to Japanese Style • The Traditional Home • The Philosophies behind the Style • The Leaders and Icons You Need to Know • Achieving the Look • Welcome to the Japanese home • The Japanese Materials Palette • The Colour Palette • Japanese Design Elements • Incorporating Traditional Elements into the Contemporary Home • Plants: embracing nature inside and out • Room by Room Guide • Entering • Relaxing • Cooking • Dining • Cleansing • Resting

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Book SynopsisAims to show how to produce vintage-scarf cushions, sexy hostess aprons, personalised decoupage tables and more from things you already own. This book also shows how to create batik wind wheels for your garden, and give your hallway an art deco edge with mirror stairs.Trade Review'Danielle Proud is the Nigella of homemaking' Sunday Times Style Magazine 'Danielle Proud is the unofficial doyenne of the new craft movement' Guardian 'Proud has pioneered a hip make-it-yourself aesthetic that is set to revolutionise our homes' Sunday Times 'Danielle's a mean macrame queen ... and trendier than Martha Stewart' Dazed and Confused

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Book SynopsisLearn to create a personalized cross stitch baby announcement with Cross Stitch Celebrations: Bundle of Joy! More than 20 patterns include mix-and-match border designs, alphabets, and color schemes to make a truly special gift for every bundle of joy. Trade Review"Expertly and instructively illustrated with patterns and 'how to' directions, and with a special appeal for anyone wanting to create a baby-themed gift and/or birth announcement." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroductionTools & MaterialsThe Basics of Cross StitchPlanning Your DesignBaby Animal PatternsBear, Bunny, Dinosaur, Duck, Elephant, Owl, WhaleBorder PatternsGingham & Quilt, Waves or Scallops, Leaves on the Vine, Mini Rainbows, Chevrons,Mini MotifsHeart, Cloud & Moon, Flower, Paw Print, Larger RainbowAlphabetsCute & Chunky UppercaseCute & Chunky LowercaseThin & ModernBackstitch MiniFramed Baby Announcement (Gabriel)Simple Baby Name Hoop (Anna)Frameless Baby Announcement (Riley & Alex)Gifting Your CreationsGrid PaperAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisLearn to craft 15 wreaths using live materials, dried botanicals, found objects, and other surprising materials.

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Book SynopsisAn intimate celebration of British country life with all the hallmarks of how design and dogs are as intertwined as roses and Wellingtons. This dreamy look into some of the most beautiful country homes and gardens in England, lived in by many of Britain's brightest design stars and their dogs, is brimming with inspirations.At Home in the English Countryside showcases a mix of glamorously bohemian and casually aristocratic country homes captured in original photography and lively text. Presented are the striking and chic houses of several of Great Britain's top international designers, from Paolo Moschino and Kit Kemp to Anouska Hempel and Veere Grenney. Beloved canines of several sizes and breeds, among them whippets, Labrador Retrievers, lurchers, Cavalier Kin Charles spaniels, and Jack Russell terriers, are shown in their picturesque homes and gardens of fragrant flowers.The designers offer ideas on how to live stylishly with their dogs. Seen are dog colTrade Review"Though Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergleyen’s French bulldog Jack, who graces the cover of Susanna Salk’s At Home in the English Countryside: Designers and their Dogs, would not be my choice for a canine companion (too precious), the pooch does illustrate the thesis of the book, namely that dogs have the ability to tie a room together in a way that a Ming vase can’t quite. Through seventeen chapters, each featuring a famed British interior designer and his or her dogs—from Labradors to lurchers, Jack Russells to jaunty spaniels—Salk demonstrates how both canine art, and the dogs themselves, can alleviate the frightful grandeur of certain country homes, humanizing us in the process." —NEW CRITERION"Much to our delight, Salk is back with a follow-up that is sure to have Anglophiles and their canine compatriots drooling. For At Home in the English Countryside: Designers and Their Dogs, out last week from Rizzoli, the author set out with photographer Stacey Bewkes on a road trip through rural England to visit 19 designers, their sprawling estates, and their resident pups. The residences—which range from stately Queen Anne mansions to Tudor farmhouses—are escapist treats on their own, of course, but they are made even more delightful by the four-legged friends who animate their well-appointed interiors. The book captures scenes of levity and grandeur: leggy whippets lounging on chintz cushions; a dachshund trotting down a hornbeam tunnel; a pug posing on a vintage Persian runner. Here, we present a few of our favorite tableaux." —ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST "Celebrating British country life, At Home in the English Countryside: Designers and Their Dogs (Rizzoli; $50) offers charming design ideas on how to live stylishly with canine companions. From rose bushes to Retrievers and antique porcelain to Cavalier King Charles spaniels, some of Great Britain’s best—like Paolo Moschino and Kit Kemp—take readers on romps all around their dog-friendly abodes." —ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES "You will see that even the most elegant, stylish, and well-appointed house is nothing but a shell without its inhabitants, especially the canine kind. At Home in the English Countryside features over 200 pages of beautiful images offering readers a personal, guided tour into some of England’s most spectacular homes and grounds. While we’re all grounded and sheltering in place in our homes, there’s never been a better time to get lost in a gorgeous book such as this." —THE ENTERTAINING HOUSE

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Book Synopsis''A colourful and comprehensive guide to life on the waterways. Practical, pretty and accessible, it''s charmingly designed while providing excellent advice.''BBC Countryfile MagazineFull-time life on a narrowboat is a novelty for so many of us, and is endlessly fascinating. How do people downsize their lives and belongings into what looks like a large, crayon-coloured floating toy-box? Narrowboat Life answers all the questions we''ve wanted to ask about the ins and outs of liveaboard life on the inland waterways.The book is filled with beautiful, enthralling photography of the waterways themselves, the narrowboats that occupy them and, most importantly, every nook and cranny of their insides. Should you become seduced, the author gives solid hands-on advice about how to make a narrowboat (or widebeam, cruiser or small Dutch barge) your home.Accompanying these absorbing images, the playful and always informative text satisfies our curiosity Trade ReviewIt is a lovely colourful book, just as the life of a liveaboard boater can seem to be, viewed by the person on the bank. The photography, as you would expect of a professional image maker, is quite stunning. -- Colin Warring * Towpath Talk Review *The book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of images of the waterways. * National Association of Boat Owners *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 What’s it like... living on a narrowboat? 2 How safe is it? 3 Is it cold in the winter? Step aboard... A recycled, repurposed narrowboat 4 How much did you pay for your narrowboat? 5 How green is living on a boat really? - Green Tips: A greener galley - Green Tips: Rudimentary to radical recycling - Green Tips: Eco Energy Step aboard... A narrowboat designed for escape 6 Did you paint it yourself? 7 Does he (the cat, dog, parrot) live on the boat? Step aboard... A well-read ark 8 How much does it cost to live on a narrowboat Step aboard... A widebeam cabinet of curiosities 9 Four canny questions... about continuously cruising - How do you receive post? - How do you see a doctor? - How do you use the internet? - How do you hold down a job? Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the beginnings of the interior design profession in nineteenth-century France. Drawing on a wealth of visual sources, from collecting and advice manuals to pattern books and department store catalogues, it demonstrates how new forms of print media were used to ‘sell’ the idea of the unified interior as a total work of art, enabling the profession of interior designer to take shape. In observing the dependence of the trades on the artistic and public visual appeal of their work, Interior decorating in nineteenth-century France establishes crucial links between the fields of art history, material and visual culture, and design history.Trade Review'Interior decorating in nineteenth-century France provides a detailed and authoritative study of the ways in which collectors, advice writers, architects, upholsterers and cabinetmakers, decorators and other trades, theatre designers, and workers in the new department stores functioned as proto-interior designers. They bridged today’s professional borders to orchestrate the historicist or otherwise themed spaces in which everyday life in France was played out in the second half of the nineteenth century. Lasc provides a valuable study of the development and professionalisation of interior design in nineteenth-century France which expands and complements the Anglo-American focus of much existing work. She does this through a comprehensive examination of a wealth of primary and secondary sources, and by rethinking assumptions about gender, historicism and modernism and the interplay of a number of professions in interior design practice and mediation.'Grace Lees-Maffei, Professor of Design History, University of Hertfordshire'Framed against the background of widespread economic and social change following the French Revolution, Anca Lasc’s Interior decorating in nineteenth-century France is a convincing and well-documented contribution to the history of the interior design profession in France. It mines a rich but little-examined array of print resources to construct a detailed history of the domestic interior, while also offering a novel interpretation of the origins of l’art nouveau that challenges prevailing views of the dichotomy between historicism and modernity.”David Raizman, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA‘Abundantly illustrated with seventy-one original, black-and-white figures photographed by the author, the book makes an important contribution to the study of nineteenth-century French design. The realm of visual sources is broad, from decorating manuals to watercolours, yet the accumulation of figures interspersed in the book teases out the striking coherence of the corpus.’Catherine Girard, Journal of Design History, Volume. 32, Issue 2, May 2019'Anca Lasc’s massively researched and clearly presented investigation constitutes a vital chapter in the history of this kind of design.'Stefan Muthesius, Nineteenth-Century French Studies‘brings to light an impressive number of understudied source materials on French design ... a useful reference for those interested in connections between the work of professional domestic designers and other print images of interiors, such as those found in mass-circulating fashion plates and photographs. It should also appeal to scholars of literature seeking historical context for the interiors that figure prominently in works by certain literary authors of the period’Heidi Brevik-Zander, H-France Review Vol 19 (2019) no 287‘joins some of the most intriguing and ambitious contemporary writing on nineteenth-century design by pointing to the ways in which developments in design, its expression, and its practice were very often mediated quite outside of the practice of design itself.’Alexandra Fraser (2019), Design and Culture, 11:2, 245-247‘Lasc recounts a very detailed history of a profession through its literature and visual culture. This history, especially her detailing of the intertwined nature of art and decoration throughout the nineteenth century, allows us to understand better the history of design and where design, the decorator, and the interior as a space of art, were at the end of the nineteenth century.’ Emily Davis Winthrop, H-France Review Vol 19 (2019) no 286 -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction1 The collector as taste advisor and interior decorator: popular advice manuals and the orchestration of the private interior2 The inventor of interiors: old professions in search of a name3 Private home, artistic stage: the circulation and display of interior dreamscapes 4 The image of furniture: department stores and the trade in interior decoration designs5 Beautiful disorder, exception to the rule: the development of a new design aestheticEpilogue: the presentness of historicism: the Musée centennal du mobilier and the legacy of proto-interior designers Index

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Book SynopsisStep inside the elegant world of Kathryn Crisp Greeley as she invites you to her charming home, Chestnut Cottage, in Waynesville, North Carolina. Greeley is the author of The Collected Tabletop and is a renowned interior decorator whose work has been featured in numerous national magazines and in homes throughout the American South. Organized around the four seasons and with over 300 outstanding photographs, this impressive volume escorts readers into the heart of Chestnut Cottage and to her lakeside property, Chatuge Cottage. We experience what's unfolding in the garden during each season and attend memorable gatherings (from Easter luncheons to outdoor teas to Christmas Eve dinners and even a celebration of Winston Churchill's birthday). Greeley includes detailed tabletop inspiration sections that incorporate her impressive knowledge of the history of fabrics, crystal patterns, china makers, and more. We are treated to menus, recipes, and delightful tips on enjoying the ""simple pleasures"" of each season, not to mention a tour through her extensive personal collections. Interspersed with Greeley's command of gardening and entertaining, the reader will delight in fascinating personal stories of her travels (dining next to Margaret Thatcher in London, exploring Tuscany, and using her Southern charm to wrangle items for her collection in locations around the world) along with historical tidbits and trivia on everything from Pimm's Cup to Christmas crackers. A trip to Chestnut Cottage will leave readers inspired, informed, and dreaming of duplicating a few of Kathryn Greeley's ideas in their own homes.

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Book SynopsisWallpaper may be desirable, but it can be expensive, difficult to install, and damaging to the wall upon removal. Street art and graffiti might seem unattainable, but everyone has an interior wall they can paint. Wall painting offers a way to achieve these modern design effects in the home, and it can be accessible to everyone — even those who don’t consider themselves artists. This bright and colorful book from the creators of Pandr Design Co. features DIY how-to wall painting techniques that will help readers discover the possibilities of paint and see their walls as their canvas. Authors Phoebe Cornog and Roxy Prima take readers through wall preparation and paint selection and then teach how to achieve different techniques step by step, from marbling to sponging to geometric design to lettering and more. They address tips, tricks, and troubleshooting and help readers customize their home — without breaking a sweat or breaking the bank. For fans of interior design or anyone seeking to bring color into their home and make their space unique, this book will spark the imagination, feed creativity, and deliver the confidence to do it themselves.

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Book SynopsisJacqui Lewis co-founded The Broad Place, a global school focused on bringing clarity, creativity and consciousness into the lives of students and clients. She has been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Sydney Morning Herald and more. Jacqui was included in an Australian campaign in 2016 highlighting the Most Influential Women in Australia. Arran Russell is a multidisciplinary creative co-founder of The Broad Place. With degrees in Fine Arts and Visual Communications, Arran has worked with high-profile clients like Coca-Cola, BMGRecords, Lee Denim and Channel V.

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Book SynopsisThis is the go-to-guide for anyone wanting to create healthy, humane and sustainable working and living spaces. Whether you’re a design professional or just someone who cares about their living space, discover how to create designs that promote mental and physical wellbeing whilst being good for the planet. From wall coverings to floor coverings, furniture to fabric, and with a special note on nurseries, Rachel Fowler uses her background in healthcare alongside her design expertise to reveal how the way we furnish our living spaces impacts on our health and happiness.Richly illustrated, with top tips for selecting products, questions to ask when buying materials, information on suppliers and a glossary of sustainable and vegan certifications, this is a unique resource for creating a kinder, more beautiful way of living.Rachel Fowler used to be a paediatric intensive care nurse before swapping scrubs for a sketch-pad and committing herself to a full-time 3-year degree in interior design. Having graduated with Honours, she now runs her own design business focused on healthy, humane design, including her own line of sustainable wallpaper.Trade ReviewAwesome book for eco-friendly design. Tons of information on each option and where you can find the items to purchase. The book includes different wall coverings (paint, wall paper, etc), flooring and furniture. Super helpful for anyone wanting to move toward more eco-friendly design. * NetGalley *Table of ContentsTable of ContentsSectionInformationPreface-Introduction-Chapter 1WallcoveringsIntroduction to wall coverings.PaintWallpaperWoodConcreteNatural stineClay plasterCorkChapter 2Floor CoveringsIntroduction to floor coveringsWoodBambooPalm woodNatural stoneTilesConcreteCorkNatural linoleumChapter 3FurnitureIntroduction to furnitureBasic materials used in furniture design.Cheap versus expensive What makes an item of furniture sustainable and animal friendly.Alternative approach to buying to furniture.Made to order or mass produced.What does furniture add to a space.Top tips when selecting furnitureChapter 4LightingIntroduction to lighting.Effects of lighting on our wellbeing.Environmental effects of lighting.Traditional methods of lighting.Sustainable methods of lighting.Top tips when selecting lighting.Chapter 5FabricIntroduction to fabricWhat makes a fabric sustainable and animal friendly.What fabrics are Considered to be sustainable and animal friendly?Top tips when buying sustainable and animal friendly fabrics.Chapter 6AccessoriesIntroduction to accessories.How to successfully accessorize your home or work space.Top tipsChapter 7Infant nurseriesIntroduction.Designing an infant’s nurseryGlossary of sustainable and vegan product suppliers-Glossary of sustainable and vegan certifications-Bibliography-Acknowledgment-

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Book SynopsisEmily Henson explores the elements that come together to create this eclectic, colourful and contemporary look and draws inspiration from an array of real-life Bohemian Modern homes. The Bohemian Modern home is a place where creativity, individuality and a bold mix of colour and pattern meet in a modern environment. Whitewashed walls and polished concrete floors are brought to life by vibrant rugs and wall hangings; a cosy rattan chair suspended from the ceiling, and a jungle of house plants – clustered in pots, hanging from the ceiling or even growing on the walls. The style gives a nod to ’70s chic, with its use of shagpile rugs, Swiss cheese plants, and macramé, but it stands firmly in the present day by boldly contrasting those elements with sleek modern art and polished concrete worksurfaces. Emily starts by taking a look at the different facets of the look: pattern and colour, textiles, handmade pieces, living with houseplants, and collections and display. She offers up styling tricks to use at home and timely ideas for recycling and reuse. Next, a series of case studies take a closer look at free-spirited and creative homes and the people who live in them. From a restored barn on the coast of Morocco to a former parking garage in the Netherlands that's been converted into a flexible family live/work space, Emily shows that any home can have Bohemian Modern style. Bohemian Modern is a fantastic new edition of the previously published title of the same name.

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Book SynopsisFind the right interiors recipe to personalize your home with colour expert and best-selling author Annie Sloan CBE, the creator of Chalk Paint™. In Find Your Style with Annie Sloan, the renowned paint effects guru and colour expert considers what makes a successful interior. Style and colour lie at the heart of the matter, but both can be stumbling blocks for the amateur decorator. Annie reveals how to achieve your chosen style by creating moodboards and understanding key factors, such as scale, display and layout, before examining nine timeless decorating styles: French Elegance, Neoclassical, Traditional Swedish, Vintage Floral, Modern Retro, Boho Chic, Coastal Style, Rustic Country and Warehouse Style. She also addresses the techniques you’ll need to recreate these styles in your own home: colour theory, using storytelling with pictures and collected treasures, style fusion (combining your favourite styles) and, of course, paint techniques. With a wealth of practical advice, this book will inspire you to identify and decorate using your own particular style. Find Your Style with Annie Sloan is a fantastic new edition of the previously published Annie Sloan's Room Recipes for Style and Colour.

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Book SynopsisCreate your very own urban jungle and help your houseplants thrive with this handy pocket guide to plant care. Houseplants bring life and energy into our homes, improving air quality and even boosting our productivity. But even the most committed plant parents may need a little guidance to keep their ferns flourishing and their bromeliads in bloom. Happy Houseplants is filled with essential advice on choosing the right plants for your space and lifestyle, whether you have a sun-drenched balcony or a shady home office. You will find plenty of information on caring for some of the most popular houseplants: how often to feed and water them, how much light they need and what kind of soil they prefer. The book also includes a wealth of troubleshooting ideas for common problems, from sunburnt leaves to pest control, giving you the confidence to revive your ailing plants. Charming photographs and illustrations throughout make this a colourful, accessible book for botanical beginners and gifted growers alike.

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Book SynopsisAn artist’s record of the homes of 89 leading creatives from interior designers to ceramicists, antiques dealers, florists and chefs. SJ Axelby brings new life to interior portraiture, capturing in paint the favourite rooms of 89 leading creatives from interior designers to ceramicists and antiques dealers (and florists and chefs). A sumptuously illustrated record of a home or special project, each interior portrait is accompanied by a charming and quirky interview with the owner, in which we discover invaluable nuggets of design advice, cocktail choice, life hacks and so much more – all illustrated in watercolour by SJ. There is a long tradition of painting rooms to provide a record of grand homes, giving a glimpse into the life and times of previous generations. Today there is a resurgence of interest in our living spaces, but there is no book in the tradition of illustrated room portraiture to inspire you. SJ Axelby's Interior Portraits will take you into multiple unique and colourful homes, seen through the artist’s eye. Creating an authentic and characterful scheme is much like the composition of a painting: the shape, form, contrast, colour, pattern and texture all need to work in harmony. This pictorial guide includes not only Sarah-Jane’s original watercolours but scrapbook pages annotated with design wisdom from each room’s owners, which will enthuse and empower the reader to try new ideas in their own homes. It’s a creative who’s who of the international design world featuring mouth-watering compositions bursting with colour and pattern and displaying the true joy of a home that reflects its owner’s personality. With a foreword by Kit Kemp of Firmdale Hotels. Just a few of the creatives featured:Alexandra TolstoyAlice Stori LiechtensteinAnna SpiroAshley HicksBen Pentreath & Charlie McCormickCath Kidston PadghamErica DaviesFlora SoamesHenry HollandKit KempLucinda ChambersLulu LytleLuke Edward Hall & Duncan CampbellMatilda GoadPenny MorrisonRobert KimeSkye McAlpineSophie ConranTrade Review‘A glorious book.’ — Dame Joanna Lumley 'I love Sarah-Jane's charming interiors paintings, she has an eye for the quirky and depicts the real homes of interesting people so well.' — Sophie Conran ‘I feel very lucky to have my rooms captured by the enchanting hand of SJ Axelby. The pictures are exquisite and completely capture the essence of the rooms and the book is just wonderful!’ — Cath Kidston Padgham ‘SJ Axelby’s illustrations really bring interiors to life. The spaces we design aren’t static but full of energy and her work tells that story with beautiful colour and style.’ — Martin Brudnizki ‘Some Covid lockdown projects seem to have crystallised over time into treasured bits of contemporary culture. The best ones are generous of spirit: Grayson’s Art Club, PE with Joe, and – for interiors fans – the Instagram account @sjaxelby.’ —House & Garden

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Book SynopsisShowcasing modern living spaces that are functional, aesthetic and sustainable and which express a deep connection to the surrounding environment and culture.

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Book Synopsis A luxurious, visually rich guide to filling each day with radical pleasure, with illuminating wisdom on wellness, food, décor, nature, and more, from world-famous lifestyle brand Flamingo Estate. Perched high above Los Angeles and nestled within a lush orchard and verdant gardens, sits Flamingo Estate, a pleasure-filled enclave of nature worship, folk mythologies, and powerful healing remedies. At Flamingo, Mother Earth is the ultimate luxury and pleasure is a human right.   In this enchanting guide, Flamingo Estate’s visionary founder Richard Christiansen invites you to immerse yourself in the alluring magic of the estate. Presenting fifteen pleasure principles inspired by nature's wisdom, Christiansen reveals how a deep relationship with earthly delights offers a life of transcendent pleasure and beauty. Discover how to flirt like an orchid, embrace winters like a plum tree, work like wisteria, and court your shadow like the fern.

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Book SynopsisSet to become the bible of home decoration, Farrow & Ball How to Decorate provides a highly practical and inspirational guide to the successful use of paint and paper in any home, large or small, urban or country.Published on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the iconic brand, the book brings together the expertise of Joa Studholme and the Farrow & Ball creative team to demystify the nitty-gritty of transforming a home - from deciding which colours work best in a north-facing room to creating accents with paint and making the most of a feature wall.Trade ReviewFarrow & Ball How to Decorate is both inspiring and extremely practical. * Telegraph Magazine *Farrow & Ball How to Decorate aims to demystify home decoration. Featuring a host of beautiful homes, with advice on everything from which shades to use in north-facing rooms to the creative potential of floor paint, it's a practical, inspirational guide. * The Times Magazine *It's a bible from one of the defining brands of our era for anyone planning a domestic revamp. * Sunday Express S Magazine *You'll want to get pore-deep in its pictures of paint. Both lavish and liveable, it's a wash of chalky colour. * Red *For any fan of the paint and wallpaper specialist Farrow & Ball, How to Decorate will soon become a well-thumbed, go-to bible for home decoration. * Good Homes *

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Book SynopsisA modern approach to traditional Japanese floral design.Award-winning flower designer Shinichi Nagatsuka explains how anyone can create beautiful arrangements using his signature N Style method. Easy to follow, it is based on accent lines rather than the complex system of rules used for traditional Ikebana.Accent lines are the natural shapes of the flowers themselves—which means vertical arrangements require a different eye than horizontal or round ones, for example. By understanding how the shapes of flowers and plants affect your design, you'll learn to choose just the right ones to achieve your desired look and feel.With over 280 color photos and 42 projects, Modern Japanese Ikebana unlocks the mysteries of the art of Ikebana. By following the N Style method, you can bring a natural flow to your arrangements, achieving balance and an overall harmony of design.

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Book SynopsisA heavily photographed guide to making natural plant dyes and using these dyes to create clothing and home decor, with over two dozen projects and ideas for every season, detailed instructions on dye methods and botanical information about the plants used. Natural Color shows how to create vibrantly hued pillows, napkins, clothing and accessories using centuries old techniques of dyeing. Natural Color focuses on achievable projects throughout the seasons.Trade ReviewAs seen in Sunset Magazine, Sweet Paul, Well + Good, Pacific Horticulture, Sacramento Street, and many more!"She is at the forefront of the “slow fashion” movement."—Publishers Weekly“Sasha Duerr teaches us to look to nature for inspiration, using botanicals to create subtle, painterly hues. Her ecologically sound approach is both ancient and modern and thoroughly in tune with the times--all photographed to beautifully capture the subtlety of her work.” —Julie Carlson, Remodelista editor in chief"A rich resource of indoor, plant-based DIYs"—Garden Collage"One of the prettiest books to land on our desks"—The Chalkboard"Discover the wonderful world of natural dye."—Atlas Magazine"Sasha Duerr’s book is all about the kind of awareness we need — not only for making better choices, but also for tuning into the cycle and offerings of nature. As Duerr points out, nature is the ultimate instructor, an invaluable source of color, inspiration and innovation for all creative endeavors."—Santa Cruz Sentinel"Sasha makes a seemingly complicated process appear less daunting. Her beautifully illustrated book is filled with easy-to-follow recipes and ingredients that we all have on hand, in our gardens, or compost piles!"—Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home"In Natural Color, Sasha shares her extraordinary gift for seeing color in nature. Through accessible projects and seasonal plant dying recipes, Sasha brings beautiful color to our lives and deepens our connection with nature." —Molly de Vries, owner of textile company, Ambatalia"Duerr is knowledgeable and thorough, and fiber artists with an interest in incorporating natural dyeing into their work will find the information they need to get started, as well as insight into the dyeing process." —Library JournalTable of ContentsCONTENTS 1 LIVING COLOR: AN INTRODUCTION 11 THE PRACTICE OF PLANT DYEING 43 SPRING 52 CREATING COLOR THROUGH FOOD 79 SUMMER 90 THE ANCIENT PRIMARY COLORS: MADDER, WELD, AND INDIGO 122 THE SPECTRUM OF NATURAL COLOR 131 FALL 150 NATURAL COLOR FROM PERSIMMON 169 THE ART OF MEDICINAL DYEING 175 WINTER 202 WEEDING YOUR WARDROBE 209 WORKBOOK 211 MORDANTS AND MODIFIERS 235 TECHNIQUES

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