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Stackpole Books Designer Knit Home
Book SynopsisSurround yourself with beautiful knits in every room in your house! Patterns are styled and grouped by room to create a unified look for your Living Room, Porch, Master Bedroom, Guest Bedroom, Office, Kid's Bedroom, and Nursery. All pieces are knit in bulky yarns and easy-to-learn stitch patterns, so you can be enjoying your knits in no time.Trade ReviewKnitting with giant yarn and fiber has been popular for years, but fat fibers can be quite expensive and difficult to care for. Knit and crochet designer Erin Black wants to make big projects more accessible and usable in the home, so her fun, done-in-a-flash, large-needle patterns use several strands of less expensive acrylic or cotton yarn held together to make huge stitches without a huge budget. It’s a technique that takes a little practice but, once mastered, makes it easy to fly through on-trend projects of all sorts. Designer Knit Home features twenty-four delightful, whimsical patterns in coordinated collections for different rooms of the home. The charming projects cover a variety of knitting techniques, including cables, lace, and color work. Stripes and textured stitches make easier patterns more interesting, and embellishments such as pom-poms and tassels add whimsy without too much work. Blankets (from a striped cable throw to a bed-sized blanket stitched to look like a panda), pillows, a footstool, a basket, and a hanging sling for a houseplant are all included. Perfect for people with large quantities of yarn in their stashes, these designs for the living room, garden, bedrooms, office, and nursery are sure to please knitters who are in a hurry but who want to make large, functional pieces. They might also inspire knitters to make their own giant yarn out of what they have on hand and alter patterns to suit their style, color preferences, and stashes. Designer Knit Home is a great way to get started knitting useful, pretty projects for the home. -- Sarah White * Foreword Reviews, November/December 2018 *
£14.36
Rapha Racing Ltd Inside Stories: Volume 2
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£15.00
Pointed Leaf Press Outside the Box
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£40.50
Linden Publishing Co Inc Ridiculously Simple Furniture Projects: Great
Book SynopsisBlending the practicality of IKEA with the creativity of Martha Stewart, this collection of innovative projects is presented with simplicity of construction in mind. The suggested pieces are practical, have broad appeal, and carry a high brag factor upon completion. Requiring minimal assembly time and tools, this concise, engaging, and even humorous guide offers countless tips as well as clear and instructive photography. The majority of the projects also incorporate clever construction, such as the use of bifold doors, stock cabinets, and off-the-shelf lumber, guaranteeing that the required materials are both inexpensive and easily accessible. Featuring ideas for furnishing both the interior and the exterior of the home, this handbook is ideal for weekend woodworkers.
£18.89
Linden Publishing Co Inc Creative Woodturner: Inspiring Ideas and Projects
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£22.09
Linden Publishing Co Inc Building Unique and Useful Kids' Furniture: 24
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£21.59
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Home Sweet Organized Home: Declutter & Organize
Book SynopsisGet 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.Table of ContentsContents Introduction What Does Being Organized Mean to You? Creating Lasting Organizing Habits Age-Based Organizing Overcoming Perfectionism Letting Go of Overwhelm Mental Clutter To Bin or Not to Bin Labels Bedrooms Kitchen Shared Spaces Office Bathrooms Kids' Rooms Toys Paper Clutter Holiday Decor Cherished Items Bringing It All Together with Decoration Where To Go From Here Thank You References Further Resources About the Author
£17.09
Annie's Publishing, LLC Decorative Crochet Wall Hangings: 6 Wall Hanging
Book SynopsisDecorate your home with these six on-trend crochet wall hangings! All wall hangings are worked in single crochet from the bottom of the hanging up and are made using Scheepjes Softfun DK-weight cotton. Each hanging measures approximately 36cm x 51cm (14" x 20") and requires a 42cm (16 1/2") wood dowel rod. Designs include Funky Chicken, Hungry Goat, Herd That Cow, Christmas Truck, Rustic Barn and Wildflowers. Knowledge of chart reading required.
£8.07
Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd Assemblage
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£32.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Wooden Furniture Hacks: Over 20 Step-by-Step
Book SynopsisDiscover how to update and repurpose wooden furniture and homeware for an effortlessly chic home. Nowadays, it is easy to find affordable furniture for your home from chain stores, but those pieces can lack character. This is where furniture hacking comes in – updating, repurposing and personalising to create stylish, unique masterpieces. Hester van Overbeek shows you 23 ways to update your wooden furniture and home accessories, all with step-by-step photos to guide you along the way. Projects range from simpler ideas, such as a table made from stacked old magazines, to larger pieces like the window shutters, which you can create for a fraction of the price it would cost to buy them new. Discover how to make your own four-poster bed by combining a budget bed base and pieces of reclaimed wood, or convert a bookcase into a sideboard. There are five chapters covering the main areas of the home – Living Room, Kitchen and Dining Room, Bedroom, Home Office, and Outdoor Space. Hester’s philosophy is that you don’t need much money or many DIY skills to make your house into a cosy, stylish home. With the right inspiration, you can create something beautiful.
£12.34
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Creative Style: Liveable, Loveable Spaces
Book SynopsisUnleash your creativity to design a home you love – a space that is distinctly yours and works in perfect harmony with your lifestyle. Author Lizzie McGraw, the founder of interiors boutique Tumbleweed & Dandelion, has had the honour of designing many different styles of home for all kinds of people. She understands that, when designing a space, one should thoroughly understand the lives of its inhabitants. The creative process is fun and adventurous, though it takes patience, imagination and self-awareness to transform your home into your sanctuary. In Creative Style, Lizzie begins with the basics – textiles, furniture and accessories – and then opens the doors to 12 of her inspiring interiors projects. They include her own 1920s cottage in California, which she has lovingly restored and furnished with flea-market finds and upcycled vintage pieces. This once-neglected building is now light, airy and full of character – a testament to the power of creativity.Trade ReviewThroughout this memoir of her projects, McGraw provides an in-depth recollection of her approach to each [and] also sprinkles in design wisdom for readers who are tackling their own projects – Cottages & Bungalows
£33.25
Anness Publishing Inspirations: Paintwork
Book SynopsisDecorative paint techniques provide the quickest, cheapest, easiest and most effective ways to create stylish and eye-catching interiors. Paintwork presents 25 original treatments, from whole-room schemes to individual furniture and home accessories. To create a country look, limewash your kitchen or use a dry-brushed technique to make new pine furniture look desirably aged. For a more classical approach, frottage your hallway using traditional green colours or try trompe d'oeil by painting an imitation Tuscan doorway. Alternatively, for a fresh and modern look, stencil using aluminium leaf to create a dramatic diamond-stencilled wall, or comb a tiled pattern on to your floors in oranges or reds, or even use sponges for a tile-effect wall design. Each project is clearly shown step-by-step, so that you know exactly what you will need to do at each stage. A comprehensive basic techniques section includes a catalogue of paint effects, showing endless ways in which paint can be applied, and information on mixing colours and using glazes and varnishes. Combining practical advice with innovative designs, Paintwork is the ideal way to transform your home.
£7.16
RIBA Publishing Inspired by Light: A design guide to transforming
Book SynopsisA lighting revolution is underway. With new tools and technologies at our disposal, never before have there been so many ways to realise the transformative effects of light. However, without the right guidance it’s easy (and costly) to make mistakes, limiting the functionality, mood, aesthetics and flow of your home. By combining practical insight and visual flair, Inspired by Light delivers up-to-date information on the latest and emerging lighting technologies in a single volume. Lighting solutions and schemes are showcased in a variety of settings, from a traditional terraced house to a contemporary villa, and beyond. As well as outlining the key principles and practices of successful lighting, the book draws on global examples to demonstrate lighting challenges and solutions – from front door to swimming pool – with case studies of entire homes to show how lighting effects can come together in a single project. Lavishly illustrated throughout, stunning photography is underpinned by lighting plans, sections and details. This book will appeal to the visual language of the architect, interior designer and lighting designer, and to anyone who wants to harness the powers of light to transform their space. Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1 – Technical Aspects of Lighting • Chapter 1: How lighting can support an architectural scheme • Chapter 2: Principles and practices of lighting design • Chapter 3: Lighting techniques • Chapter 4: Working with LED • Chapter 5: Controlling your scheme • Chapter 6: How to create a lighting plan Part 2 – Lighting the Home • Chapter 7: Front doors and first impressions • Chapter 8: Staircase • Chapter 9: Living room • Chapter 10: Dining room • Chapter 11: Kitchen • Chapter 12: Bedroom and Dressing Room • Chapter 13: Bathroom • Chapter 14: Unusual Spaces • Chapter 15: Leisure rooms and pools Part 3 – Case Studies • Chapter 16: Contemporary terraced house • Chapter 17: Traditional terraced house • Chapter 18: Barn conversion • Chapter 19: French mountain chalet • Chapter 20: Contemporary Dubai villa • Chapter 21: Duplex penthouse Glossary Index Image Credits
£38.00
RIBA Publishing Taste: A cultural history of the home interior
Book SynopsisDemocratic in intention and approach, the book will argue that the home interior, as independently created by the ‘amateur’ householder, offers a continuous informal critique of shifting architectural styles (most notably with the advent of Modernism) and the design mainstream. Indeed, it will suggest that the popular increasingly exerts an influence on the professional. Underpinned by academic rigour, but not in thrall to it, above all this book is an engaging attempt to identify the cultural drivers of aesthetic change in the home, extrapolating the wider influence of ‘taste’ to a broad audience – both professional and ‘trade’. In so doing, it will explore enthralling territory – money, class, power and influence. Illustrated with contemporary drawings and cartoons as well as photos, the book is not only an absorbing read, but an enticing and attractive object in itself. Table of ContentsPrologue Chapter 1 New Money, Old Ideas Chapter 2 Disapproving Dilletantes Chapter 3 New Century, New Style Chapter 4 The People Decorate Chapter 5 Post War Populism Chapter 6 1951 And All That Chapter 7 The Empire Strikes Back Chapter 8 Carrying On Regardless Chapter 9 Back To The Future Chapter 10 Having It And Having It More Abundantly Epilogue
£39.90
Right Book Press Boutique Home: 10 Steps to Creating Your Boutique
Book SynopsisCreate your boutique environment in 10 simple steps! Be guided every step of the way by an expert interior designer 10 step plan to create the home you really want and deserve Expert advice on all aspects, from colour to finishes; furniture to lighting; and planning work on site Follow a real life case study that will inform and inspire you.Trade Review'Sue's schemes are a wonderful mix of style and elegance, with just enough "quirkiness" to make them unique.' -- Andrea Wyatt-Budd'A fascinating and generous read containing a wealth of practical experience within its pages.' -- Sheelagh McNamara
£12.34
Danann Media Publishing Limited The Compact Guide to Home Crochet
Book SynopsisLearn how to crochet beautiful gifts and homewares that your friends and family will adore! Make beautiful blankets and throws for around the home. Create celebratory vintage-style bunting, greetings cards with a twist, and cute table decorations. Craft handy placemats, coasters, and plant-pot holders to liven up your space, and storage baskets that are as practical as they are pretty. Plus, there are patterns for a brilliant range of baby gifts and amigurumi toys, comfy cushion covers, pet beds for your furry friends, and a whole host of other fun projects to add colour and texture to every room in your home. Full of great projects for all the family Including: A sweet pea blanket, amigurumi hearts, a seat cover, crochet baskets, a jewelry box, a cot blanket and bumper, a windmill blanket, an octopus plushie and some super toys.
£16.14
Blue Dome Press Ottoman Touch: Traditional Decorative Arts &
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£21.81
Pointed Leaf Press Jiun Ho: Experience
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£54.00
Pointed Leaf Press Comfort Zone: Creating the Eco-Elegant Interior
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£45.00
Pointed Leaf Press Intentional Beauty
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£49.50
Pointed Leaf Press Jennifer Post Modern
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£45.00
Pointed Leaf Press Mark Epstein Designs
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£49.50
Simon & Schuster Americana Soul: Homes Designed with Love,
Book SynopsisEnter the world of Luke Caldwell, founder of the Timber and Love design and build firm and HGTV star of Boise Boys and Outgrown, as he shares his intentional design philosophy for creating timeless and organic home designs in this aspirational and accessible book.If you’ve seen the popular HGTV shows Boise Boys and Outgrown, you’ll know Luke Caldwell’s passion for natural materials and comfortable spaces that are warm, inviting, livable, and beautiful at the same time. Now with Americana Soul, you can make those designs work for you. Organized by design style—Timber and Love, Natural and Organic, and Classic and Cozy—Luke’s book is filled with photography that showcases the bones and flow of the spaces as well as the details that make them unique. Americana Soul showcases Luke’s passion for design including curated personal collections and vintage finds, natural stone walls and fireplaces, and exposed wood beams, in a way that will inspire you to create your own.Trade Review“Caldwell brings his design expertise to the page in his excellent debut, a guide to ‘infusing soul—life, heirlooms, character, all the things you love, and, ultimately, your story—into every aspect of your home.’ …Vivid photos effortlessly pull readers into Caldwell’s stylish world. HGTV fans will devour this." * Publishers Weekly *“Caldwell brings his design expertise to the page in his excellent debut, a guide to ‘infusing soul—life, heirlooms, character, all the things you love, and, ultimately, your story—into every aspect of your home.’ …Vivid photos effortlessly pull readers into Caldwell’s stylish world. HGTV fans will devour this." * Publishers Weekly *
£25.59
Granville Island Publishing Best Dressed Tables
Book SynopsisI believe a beautiful and creatively-set table sets the tone for a memorable occasion, while making every guest feel special and welcome. Best-dressed tables showcases my favourite tables with the hope that readers will gain inspiration for creating and setting their own tabletops. The Tips and Suggestions Section is aimed to make setting your tables easy, fun and affordable. The Travelling Tables Section features tables that I have styled during my holidays abroad.
£29.74
Prestel The Feel Good Home: A Practical Guide to
Book SynopsisThis endlessly informative and inspiring guide to interior design shows how sensory perception is the key to creating a happy place inside your own home. What do you see, hear, and smell when you walk in your front door? Do you feel safe and relaxed? Is it too warm or too cold? As people spend increasing amounts of time in their homes, it's more important than ever to feel at peace there. Achieving that feeling of comfort can mean different things for different people but, as interior design expert Marion Hellweg shows us, there are basic principles of home design that work for every style of life and architecture. Gorgeously designed and presented, this book first explains how our sensory perception affects us and influences our wellbeing. It then follows up with lavishly illustrated sections that explore a variety of ways to optimize our sensory perceptions throughout our homes: the language of color and form; the influence of natural and artificial light; the basics of room layout; haptics and acoustics; incorporating plants and nature; optimal sleeping conditions; the importance of a healthy kitchen; common spaces and privacy; ergonomics and furniture design. There are interviews with a wide range of experts who offer deeper insights into each subject; there are links to sources; and countless practical tips and advice. Filled with visual ideas from contemporary living spaces across the world, this book shows how stimulating the senses in the right way will help make our homes as comfortable as they can be.
£999.99
DOM Publishers Innenarchitektur Entwurfshilfe und
Book SynopsisFrom office planning and museum concepts to medical practices: this handbook shows 50 examples from the creative oeuvre of architect Carsten Wiewiorra. The project collection from his many years of practice also provides the basis for his teaching as a professor at the Detmold School of Architecture and Interior Design. The practical part is supplemented by a richly illustrated introduction with seven theses on interior design, which deal equally with the emotional spatial effect, technical implementation and financial aspects. In addition, the didactic design aid contains execution plans true to scale, as they have proven themselves in planning and construction site practice.
£63.00
AVEdition Plants at Work: An inspirational guide to
Book SynopsisPlants change working environments, adding a touch of nature and style and improving the indoor climate. Through their form, colour and type of growth, they represent a living design material. Whether it is in an open-plan office, co-working space or employee lounge, their positive effect on people is visible and tangible. This book is targeted towards those who want to integrate plants into their spatial concepts. With current examples of greenterior design, artistic plant constellations and insights into the design of plant pots, along with background knowledge from exemplary projects and interior architecture with botany.
£29.75
Books for All I Thought My Home Was Healthy?
Book SynopsisSelfbook Code: 9788173862793 RK: A22 old book
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc For the Love of White
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£32.34
Penguin Publishing Group Interior Design with Feng Shui New and Expanded Compass
Book SynopsisA centuries-old Chinese practice, feng shui has captured the Western imagination as a tool for design and well-being. In this classic book, complete with helpful drawings and photographs, Sarah Rossbach shows how anyone can apply its principles to enhance their careers, family life, health, and prosperity.Rossbach interprets the teachings of feng shui master Lin Yun for contemporary Westerners, offering practical methods for achieving harmony with one's environment. Focusing on common problems in business and residential settings, she discusses everything from the site of a building to furniture arrangement to wall decoration. In a chapter new to this edition, she explains how to choose colors that satisfy individual needs and preferences. Rossbach's easy-to-execute advice includes such simple steps as moving a microwave oven, repositioning a desk, and hanging mirrors to alleviate negative influences.
£21.47
HarperCollins The Curious Sofa
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£11.40
Not Stated Complete Pattern Directory
Book SynopsisAn essential resource for any designer, crafter, artist, or historian, The Complete Pattern Dictionary is the most comprehensive, practical, and beautiful directory of patterns throughout history, covering all periods, styles, and cultures. Throughout history, patterns have come in countless permutations of motif, color, and scale. From the first rhythmic marks pressed onto clay vessels, to the latest digital design, pattern-making has been an essential part of the decorative arts since time immemorial. With 1500 illustrations of patterns from all ages and cultures, The Complete Pattern Dictionary is not only a visual feast, it is the most comprehensive resource available on the subject. The book is arranged thematically according to pattern type, with chapters on Flora, Fauna, Pictorial, Geometric, and Abstract designs. Each pattern includes the name of the pattern, the year of its creation, and a brief description. The categories are supplemente
£45.00
HarperCollins The Decoration of Houses
£14.24
Penguin Random House LLC The Furniture Doctor A Guide to the Care Repair and Refinishing of Furniture
£14.25
£20.25
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Houses and Homes Around the World Series
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£9.47
Scribner Book Company Laundry
£16.99
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Retro Style Class Gender and Design in the Home
Book SynopsisSarah Baker is Lecturer in Culture and Context at the School of Design, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. She has researched and published numerous articles focussed on consumption and domestic space.Table of ContentsIllustrations Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. The Definitions and Distinctions of Retro Style 3. Retro Style and the Cultural Politics of Everyday Life 4. A History of the Retro Aesthetic 5. Retailing Retro 6. Retro Interiors and Lifestyle Media 7. Retro Homes, Taste and Cultural Distinction 8. Retro Femininities and Domestic Labour 9. Conclusion Appendix References Index
£31.42
£14.61
Dandelion Designs Publication Mandy Shaws Christmas Table
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£16.14
LEGARE STREET PR The House in Good Taste
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£23.70
LEGARE STREET PR The House in Good Taste
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LEGARE STREET PR Log Cabins
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LEGARE STREET PR Manuel Géométrique De Tapissier...
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Legare Street Press Manipulations Hydroplastiques
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Legare Street Press Nouveau Manuel Complet De La Dorure Sur Boisal Eau Et A La Mixtification Par Les Procedes Anciens Et Noveaux...
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