Interior design, decor and style guides Books

Book SynopsisColour Confidence will demystify the technical world of colour, as it helps empower you to live a happier and more colourful life. Including a blend of everything from identifying your perfect palette, to creating a harmonious colour scheme and accessorising to achieve that perfect colour ratio, this book will show you how to use colour to transform your life. Get inspired with expert tips and tricks to create a home that truly reflects your personality. Discover how colour can impact your space and mood. Jess will show you how to embrace darker tones, find the perfect white, and demonstrate how to successfully bring a cohesive look together; whether that is pastels, neutrals, earth tones or even brights – find your colour confidence whatever your style.

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Book SynopsisThis first book by Sandra Sigman, award-winning floral designer and owner of Les Fleurs, presents arranging flowers in the French style—bouquets that are chic and romantic.As Sandra Sigman learned while living in Paris in her twenties, the French consider each floral arrangement a unique work of art filled with passion, movement, texture, and surprise. In French Blooms, Sigman shares the distinct design principles she learned from her favorite Parisian florist, and offers tutorials, with images and instructions for creating French-inspired arrangements for different areas of the home. Projects include a mantle display in Ironstone gravy boats, compote-style dining room arrangements, powder room posies, and beribboned hand-tied bouquets. With chapters on choosing the right containers—from vintage stoneware crocks to baskets and white ceramic footed vases—and flower care and tools, along with lush photographs, many taken in Paris, Normandy, and ProTrade Review"Floral designer and owner of Les Fleurs Sandra Sigman shares her love affair with flowers in her first book titled French Blooms (Rizzoli, $40). Within the pages, Sigman showcases artistic arrangements in the French style and guides readers on container choices, flower care and utilizing the correct tools." —ATLANTA HOMES AND LIFESTYLES

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Book SynopsisVincent Farelly and Jean-Baptiste Martin are co-founders and art directors of Antoinette Poisson, whose domino prints have been featured in collaborations with Gucci, Ladurée, Diptyque, and the Château de Versailles. Ruth Ribeaucourt, a lifestyle photographer, is the founder and editor of Faire magazine. John Derian is a decoupage artist based in New York and head of his eponymous boutiques.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing innovative home offices that are inventive, accessible, and often wonderfully serene, this book is a rich source of ideas and inspirations embracing the call to work from home!Pavilions, sheds, studios, extensionscall them what you will, architects around the globe are experimenting with attached or detached workplaces and creating imaginative ateliers that strain the limits of miniature; one is just 100 square feet. It is a worldwide adventure in architectural experimentation and originality. Organized organically, much like the eco-sensitive structures shown here that only very lightly touch the land, the book allows a reader to meander happily into and out of ideas and space-sensitive solutions for writers, painters, accountants, ceramicists, and individuals of all stripes in need of spaces to think, to work, and to wonder. From a scholar's library study in upstate New York that reduces an enclosed shelter down to its most spartan modernist roots to a weathered steel-cla

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Alexandra Gater represents a new generation of apartment therapists who are teaching people how to make a great home at any size with any budget. Her new book is an absolute gift that is not only beautiful and approachable, it's so comprehensive you'll read it, refer to it and keep it under your pillow at night." — Maxwell Ryan, founder of Apartment Therapy

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Book SynopsisStyle Your Home: Design Secrets for Styling with Confidence is a design guide filled with need-to-know styling tips when setting up your new home. Be it a rental or that long-awaited first home purchase, decorating and renovating can be exciting, but also daunting. Interior design expert Emma Blomfield breaks down the rules in a fun and informative way. Whether it''s how to pick the right size rug for your living room or how to curate a gallery wall, which indoor plants add the most oomph or how high to hang your dining table pendant light, Emma covers all the essential elements of style. With tips for every major room in the house and insider secrets to help maximize your space and make it look stylish, no matter your budget, this book is essential for anyone wanting to make their new house a home.

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Book SynopsisInHandmade Home, Mark and Sally Bailey of destination homeware store Baileys Home Store visit the inspirational homes of artists, craftspeople and designers.

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Book Synopsis'This book is such a page-turner, I just want to fill my eyes up with more and more of the patina-filled rooms and Hans’ styling.' Review of In the Mood for Colour, Jeska Hearne, Lobster & Swan blog. In Hans Blomquist's new book Inspired by Nature, the stylist and art director identifies the connection between our home environment and our emotional wellbeing. Celebrated art director and stylist Hans starts off by discussing the essential components of a well-loved home. Nature is at the heart of his decorating philosophy, and contact with the natural world has been linked to reduced stress levels and improved mood. Still lifes and displays of treasured pieces are key to his look, and Hans explains how to style vignettes that will add visual interest as well as a connection to our past. Using contrasting yet harmonious textures will engage our senses, while his favoured earthy palette creates a sense of calm and tranquillity just where we need it most. In the second part of the book, Homes, Hans takes us on a tour of real-life homes that possess a sense of comfort, contentment and beauty and will inspire the reader to create a home that offers a refuge from the wider world as well as the perfect place to welcome family and friends.Trade Review‘Hans Blomquist’s latest book is all about creating evocative interiors through the innate imperfections of natural materials’ – Homes & GardenWant to improve your mood and reduce stress levels?... then Inspired by Nature… should be at the top of your reading pile – Essential Kitchen Bedroom Bathroom Magazine'With his ideas and tactile images you’ll be inspired to throw open your windows and embrace the outdoors' – Reclaim

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Book SynopsisReaders love MORNING, NOON, NIGHT:'A beautiful coffee table book!''Fantastic furniture, fabulous recipes''Gorgeous photos to inspire the home, as well as recipes. A great buy!''Give this as a house warming gift to anyone who has taste.''I bought both of the Soho House books. I love them!'_______________________________________________________This 300-page, cloth-bound book invites readers behind the scenes at the Houses - taking you through the day from the second you wake up to the moment you go to bed. Key elements of the Soho House way of living are illustrated and broken down into helpful features, like how to make a tasty vegan breakfast or creating the perfect bedroom, with plenty of inspirational new imagery along the way.Interior design, food and drink take centre stage, and with more than 20 years of design experience behind them, Soho House's experts offer impactful insights into House style, including tips on their favourite sources and suppliers - all designed to help you take a little of the House home.________________________________________SOHO HOUSE founder, NICK JONES:'I've been astonished by the number of people who went out and bought Eat, Drink, Nap, which really set out to explain our founding principles. Since that was published, we've built Soho Farmhouse on 100 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, transformed a former belt factory in Chicago, reimagined a 140-year-old palazzo in Istanbul, restored the shell of a listed Georgian building in London's Soho and launched our own collection of homeware, called Soho Home.'

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Book SynopsisArchitectural solutions & designs to optimize the spaces in your home without spending a fortune.Architect Laura Jane Clark, from the BBC and Netflix smash-hit series Your Home Made Perfect, has spent over 15 years designing, remodelling, and building homes with budgets that range from modest to enormous. THE HANDBOOK OF HOME DESIGN distils Laura's wealth of experience and enthusiasm giving you an accessible yet detailed guide to design, empowering you with the tools and knowledge to shape your home how you want. Throughout your home design journey, whether large or small, Laura takes you each step of the way from understanding your home, reading a plan and writing a brief, right through to sketching your own design and having the confidence to get what you want on the building site. Packed full of tips and tricks, inspiration and technical know-how, THE HANDBOOK OF HOME DESIGN is like having Laura by your side, showing you how to design practical yet beautiful spaces, get more storage into your life and create the home of your dreams.Laura Jane Clark wants to democratize the whole concept of residential architectural design and empower you to redesign your spaces by giving you the language and ability to confidently communicate your vision, get the most out of your design and ultimately love your finished home. Whether you are a long-term homeowner, first-time buyer or simply visualising your dream space, no matter what your budget is, this unique insight into Laura's process allows you to achieve both the design you want and the home you need.www.lamparchitects.co.uk Instagram: @laurajaneclark_

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

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Book SynopsisInterior style that reflects who you are, what you love and how you like to live. Style is a form of self-expression. It allows us to communicate our personality, feelings, interests, quirks, and what brings us joy. However, finding your own personal style and applying it to your home can be challenging. This is where author and interiors expert Kerrie-Ann Jones comes in with her beautifully inspiring and practical interiors guide Curated Style. Featuring stunning homes from across the world, each designed with incredible and individual style, Curated Style is the perfect guide to understand how you can evolve and develop your own style. Kerrie-Ann explains the principles home curation and how you can apply those to your own spaces.

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Book Synopsis***"This gorgeous book marries inspirational ideas with real interiors, to help you curate a home that reflects your personal story and style." Kate Watson-Smyth of Mad About The House"Helpfully divided into eight key elements that bring a space to life, this beautifully photographed book by Australian interior designer Gardener and journalist Heath, makes the perfect accompaniment to a house refresh." Elle Decoration "A paradise for the curious, Lynda and Ali present an interior perspective so cosy that you already feel you live there. Textural spaces cleansed in monochromatic hues - with ideas that invite your imagination to consider home and collections in a new light." Martyn Thompson - Designer, Photographer, Creative Director'The images are stylish, elegant and inspiring - and you don't need big spaces or big bank balances to achieve their irresistible modern rustic ambience.' Sunday ExpressDoyenne of the unique and decorative, Australian interior stylist and boutique hotelier, Lynda Gardener, is always on the hunt for finds to enhance her homes and decorating projects. Her ability to curate and display these personal treasures has created a trademark style that is loved internationally.Curate, the highly anticipated book by creative duo, Lynda Gardener and journalist and stylist Ali Heath, reveals how to create a home that is truly individual. With their shared love of a monochrome aesthetic and natural imperfections, they explore the eight Elements that bring a space to life: palette, nature, textiles, lighting, a combination of old and new, storage, collections and art. Ten aspirational homes show the style in practice, including a converted warehouse, one-bedroom studio, bijoux apartment, historic cottage, country estate, new-build barn, remote shack, period townhouse and rural retreat.With gloriously evocative photography and plenty of down-to-earth ideas, Curate will encourage the reader to embrace their individual style, dream big and create a timeless interior of their own.

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Book SynopsisFrom minimal to traditional, from whimsical to Scandi, this book presents various styles of Christmas decors, inspiring home stories from around the world, decorating tips and mood boards on everything holiday-inspired from lighting and textiles to Christmas trees and ornaments. Home for Christmas is a true treasure trove to get inspiration for your own festive home.

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Book Synopsis Designer and HGTV personality Leanne Ford shares design secrets and personal reflections on how she creates her warm, chic, and easy-going aesthetic—and how you can do the same Leanne Ford’s imperfectly perfect designs inspire more than half a million social media fans daily. In this very personal design book, she shares her decorating philosophy, wry humor, and advice to live by.The Slow Down offers readers an inside look at how Leanne found her “wow does this need work” dream house and then moved (with her family in tow) across the country to turn it into a welcoming home. Her story has a rebellious soul that is refreshingly different from other interior design books: She encourages readers to slow down in their personal environments and celebrate the beauty of everyday moments.The Slow Down’s photos and narrative present a home tour like no other, stopping to recount crazy ideas (not always

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Book SynopsisA fascinating glimpse into the evocative, eclectic and carefully curated homes of artists, designers and other creatives.In Creative Homes, photographer Anna Malmberg and stylist Mari Strenghielm visit 12 unique and creative homes belonging to artists, designers, photographers, musicians, and more, many of them never before photographed. In each home, they discover how the interior reflects the creative endeavors and preoccupations of its inhabitants and gives an insight into their processes, inspirations, and way of life. The homeowners range from a couple of designers sharing a small London apartment who conceived and built their own furniture, lighting, and decorative details, to a textile artist and ceramist living in rustic seclusion on a Mallorcan farm surrounded by their artworks. Among others, Anna and Mari also explore the characterful studio/apartment of a Parisian sculptor, and the former monastery where a Sicilian artist lives and works. With glorious

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Book SynopsisFrom colour-drenched spaces to micro colour-pops, the hues we choose to live with have a huge impact on our wellbeing. Step inside 12 homes that use colour as a backdrop for everyday life.

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Book SynopsisThis publication is a celebration of Chiang Mai Style with stunning photographs that capture the essence of Chiang Mai’s architecture and interiors, as well as its arts and crafts. Chiang Mai Style takes the reader on a journey through the tribal tradition of the houses of northern Thailand and gives a sweeping view of the city’s most contemporary homes, luxurious resorts and spas, with modern interiors yet retaining the essence of Chiang Mai’s rich architectural heritage.

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Book SynopsisFor anyone interested in interiors, there is so much inspiration available online and in magazines these days of carefully curated spaces and contemporary homes. But what sort of spaces do interior designers themselves live in?British Designers at Home is for anyone curious to find out more about designers, and glean ideas and practical information for their own homes. This engaging and visually enticing book profiles over 20 of the most important names in British design and decoration in their own personal spaces.Names include: Alidad; Edward Bulmer; Emma Burns; Nina Campbell; Jane Churchill; Octavia Dickinson; Mike Fisher; Veere Grenney; Beata Heuman; Gavin Houghton; Roger Jones; Kit Kemp; Robert Kime; Rita Konig; Penny Morrison; Paolo Moschino; Wendy Nicholls; Guy Oliver; Colin Orchard; Carlos Sânchez-García; Daniel Slowik; Justin van Breda; Sarah Vanrenen and Philip Vergeylen.Each designer has been profiled and photographed at home – alongside details of their working life and the story of how they became interested in design, they talk at length about the house itself and the thinking behind its design and decoration. From the unexpected to that classic British look, this is an exciting look at modern British interiors.Trade ReviewThis lavish book gives an intimate insight into the private homes of some of our best-loved interior designers..Beautiful visuals and tales entertainingly told weave harmoniously, making it a joy to read. * The English Home Magazine *It is always a pleasure to revisit Robert Kime's antique-filled flat, Carlos Sanchez-Garcia's farmhouse in Norfolk or Veere Grenney's London house, with its walls of silk velvet - and indeed, the homes of all these designers at the top of their game. * World of Interiors *Satisfy your curiosity...A must-have for interiors enthusiasts. * House Beautiful *

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Book SynopsisJapanese homes speak to the soul and provide a contemplative environment from which to experience the world.Japan Style offers rare glimpses into twenty exquisite traditional homes in Japan. The lavish photographs in this volume demonstrate how Japanese design achieves a timeless tranquility using a few very simple, natural elements.Wood is the preferred building material since it is considered a "living" material; the country's Shinto and Zen Buddhist roots have inculcated a deep respect for nature. The houses in this book are a wonderful reminder that there are alternatives to "big is beautiful"—and that neither timelessness nor modernity has to be about using cold steel, glass and concrete.The wabi-sabi ideal, translated loosely by Frank Lloyd Wright as a "rusticity and simplicity that borders on loneliness," is considered the epitome of sophistication in Japanese interior design. The houses in this book invite us to rethink the wisdom of our hurried modern lifestyle and return to a simpler, slower life.The quintessential Japanese aesthetic can be seen in a 100-year-old minka farmhouse, an old merchant's machiya townhouse in Kyoto, a sprawling country Samurai villa, and in a modern seaside cottage. This book offers insights for architects and homeowners alike by providing inspiring and surprising alternatives, relevant to the design of homes anywhere in the world today.

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Book SynopsisGet into this year's interior design trend: Japandi, a style that combines serene Scandinavian design elements with the richness of Japanese design tradition. It is characterised by a combination of beauty, functionality, and clean lines with a lot of attention to materials, textures, and natural touches. In addition to more than 200 images of the most beautiful Japandi-interiors and designs, this book gives practical tips on how to implement these ideas in your own home. This book will inspire you to create minimalist, yet luxurious Japandi interiors, where the design styles from two parts of the world meet.Trade Review"A mashup of Japanese interiors and Scandinavian interiors—both of which have centuries worth of personal history—the roots of these intertwined aesthetics run deep." - Architectural DigestTable of ContentsCHAPTER 1. JAPANDI Introduction 8 The minimalist home 10 The key characteristics of Japanese and Scandinavian interior design 20 Japandi design icons 32 CHAPTER 2. LET’S JAPANDI The principles of tidying 40 Lighting 48 Colours and shapes 68 Materials and textures 92 The art of decoration 108 CHAPTER 3. LET’S GET INSPIRED Living room 130 Kitchen 152 Bedroom 188 Bathroom 210 Workspace 228

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Book SynopsisAn HGTV Design Star winner offers a full-color guide to thinking like a stylist, with 1,000 design ideas for creating the most beautiful, personal and livable rooms. 20,000 first printing.

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Book SynopsisHaving less is the secret to living more. Whether you’ve been dreaming about a treehouse in the wilderness of Montana, or a remote eco-cabin in Patagonia or Australia; driving a campervan on the open roads of Quebec, or floating on a houseboat in Sweden – find escape, inspiration and a window into a freer, simpler, happier kind of life. In this visual manifesto for the tiny house lifestyle, discover over 250 awe-inspiring images of the world’s most creative small homes, alongside the stories, ideas and advice of those living in them. Curated by the founder of the #1 @tinyhouse Instagram feed.Sometimes you have to think small to live BIG.

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Book SynopsisIf you’re already an avid collector of flea market finds, or eager to start a vintage business, or you simply enjoy the beauty of time worn objects, Michelle Mason’s hands-on approach to collecting will help inspire your finds, offer ideas on how to showcase your keepsakes and equip you with insider knowledge to get you to the markets and start building your collection. With a focus on popular vintage items and decorative antiques Love Vintage has sections on favourite places to source stock in the UK and France, how to curate your collection, plus help with setting up a vintage business and purchasing tricks and tips and advice from experts in their field. Shop Talk shares insights from 8 dealers in the UK and France. Combined with recommendations on what to look out for and who to follow this book will arm you with all you need to get started and more.Trade Review"Full of stunning images, but more than that brimming with so much useful information on how to set up your own vintage business." -- Siobhan Ferguson, author of Pretty City London, Pretty City Paris"You may already be an avid collector of vintage homeware, but Love Vintage will help you delve further into the world of collecting. Michelle offers helpful tips on what to look out for, where to source and how to display your finds." * Homes and Antiques *"Love Vintage aims to inspire the reader to seek out and collect timeworn objects. Find sections on some of the best places to source stock in the UK and France, purchasing tricks and tips, and advice from experts." * Period Living *'A fantastic guide to setting up as a dealer, planning buying trips and knowing which markets are the best.' * Country Living - Vintage *'More insider tips and tricks on sourcing, collecting and selling antiques can be found in designer and vintage dealer Michelle Mason’s latest book — whether it’s roaming the streets of Paris and Lille or delving deep into eBay and Etsy, there’s advice for anyone who wants to expand their collection.' * Daily Mail *'More insider tips and tricks on sourcing, collecting and selling antiques can be found in designer and vintage dealer Michelle Mason’s latest book — whether it’s roaming the streets of Paris and Lille or delving deep into eBay and Etsy, there’s advice for anyone who wants to expand their collection.' * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisElements of Styleis a uniquely personal and practical decorating guide that shows how designing a home can be an outlet of personal expression and an exercise in self-discovery. Drawing on her ten years of experience in the interior design industry, Erin combines honest design advice and gorgeous professional photographs and illustrations with personal essays about the lessons she has learned while designing her own home and her own life-the first being: none of our homes or lives is perfect. Organized by rooms in the house, Elements of Styleinvites readers into Erin''s own home as well as homes she has designed for clients. Fresh, modern, and colourful, it is brimming glamour and style as well as advice on practical matters from choosing kitchen counter materials to dressing a bed with pillows, picking a sofa, and decorating a nursery without cartoon characters. You''ll also find an extensive Resource and Shopping Guide that provides an indispensable a roadmap for anyone embarking on their first serious home decorating adventure. With Erin''s help, you can finally make your house your home.Trade Review"All the elements are here: glamour, wit, and inspiration. Tuck in for a stylish life." -- Jonathan Adler"Erin Gates's incredible eye for beauty is matched only by her funny, raw, and honest voice. I am such a fan of this gifted woman and this gorgeous book." -- J. Courtney Sullivan, author of The Engagements and Maine"Erin's book is a breath of fresh air, just like her witty, engaging, and informative blog. And unlike most decorating books, I actually read this one!" -- Holly Becker, author of Decor8"The thing I've always loved about Erin's blog is how well she balances the personal and professional while making it fun and informational. She has translated that seamlessly into this book, where you get a sense of not only who she is but also expert design advice. And her cheetah print stairs had me at hello... followed by a quick "damn gurl!" -- Emily Henderson, HGTV host“Of course I loved seeing the hints of David Hicks in her beautiful design work, but what struck me the most was the undecoratorly way this book is written. Hugely refreshing. Erin is a joy both in print and in person.” -- India Hicks"Filled with her trademark no-holds-barred prose, charming anecdotes, and practical advice." * Houston Chronicle *"Style is subjective, but the elements of style are pretty universal. Few people know this better than blogger-turned-interior designer and author Erin Gates. She wrote the book on it--literally." * Huffington Post Home *"[Gates] has a knack for combining practical advice [...] with humorous reflection on mistakes and lessons learned over the course of her 10-year career as an interior designer." * BookPage *"Her advice is glamorous yet practical and often served up with humor." * Washington Post *"Its pages are full of gorgeous photographs and funny personal essays about renovation disasters and marital spats over what table to choose. Warning: You may be roped into rearranging the furniture." * RealSimple.com *"Jam-packed with loads of fab photos as well as practical advice, lessons learned, and insight from Gates's own home renovation, as well as her work with her other design clients. * HGTV blog *"Flip through the pages of interior designer Erin Gates's fun and informative new book..., and you'll feel like you're stepping into her new house." * Metro US *

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Book Synopsis“We work with Hilton because he’s both a plant stylist and an incredible plant-care wizard. Hilton doesn’t just teach you how to get your plants to thrive – he teaches you how to bond with them.” Apartment Therapy Bestselling author Hilton Carter brings his unique eye and love of plants to show you how to create luscious interiors that not only look amazing but are good for your well-being, too. Hilton first guides you through his own plant journey, his inspirations, and his top ten favourite house plants. He then takes you on a Journey in Greenery where he showcases the homes of 12 inspiring plant parents that demonstrate the versatility of decorating with plants. From a tiny house in Venice, California and a light-filled loft in New York City, to a Berlin apartment decorated with vintage finds, and the Barcelona home of a ceramic artist, there are ideas for all types of spaces and budgets. Hilton then sets you off on your very own plant journey, taking you room by room, profiling the plants that are most suited to each: those that thrive in the tropical humidity of bathrooms, the erratic heat changes of kitchens and plants that can live happily in the indirect light of an entryway or bedroom. Packed full of interior design advice such as using ‘statement plants’ like Fiddle-leaf figs to create a focal point, how to layer your greenery by using hanging baskets, and how to assemble the perfect plant shelf, Hilton shows you how bringing houseplants into your home creates instant impact. Be inspired to create your own Wild Interiors with Hilton’s expert styling advice, plus his hints and tips on plant care that take the mystery out of looking after your green friends.Trade Review“The LeBron James of plant styling... definitely a man you want to follow.” – Good Morning America “[A] stunning book. Once you open it, it’s hard to put it down.” – Rachael Ray “Beautiful spaces filled with plants.” – Town & Country “Hilton Carter [has] perfected the relationship between interior design and plants.” - WBUR “If you're looking for inspo, we're huge fans of. . . Hilton Carter, whose leafy Instagram feed makes us swoon.” – MindBodyGreen

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Book Synopsis'Beautifully photographed spaces, from urban apartments to stately country houses, illustrate the ways paint can change a room's feel, with lots of practical, easy-to-follow tips. If you've ever deliberated between shades of white, or wondered where the firm's famous colour names came from, you'll find the answers here.' - Elle DecorationFollowing in the footsteps of the bestselling How to Decorate, Joa Studholme and the Farrow & Ball creative team are back with How to Redecorate - for the way we live now in a world full of colour.Packed with stylish and easy-to-follow decorating advice, How to Redecorate answers common questions, including which white to use with which colour, how to select a neutral palette and what exactly are the three different ways to decorate? Accompanied by a wealth of inspirational new images, the book also features an section on Farrow & Ball's famous colour names and the stories behind them, as well as guidance on how to create a beautiful working space within the home.How to Redecorate reflects the seismic shift in the way we decorate our homes that has taken place over the last decade, showcasing a wide range of living spaces and featuring everything from compact city apartments to roomier country residences.

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Book SynopsisMuch by Evie Kemp is an inspirational guide to maximalist decor, that encourages the reader to tap into their inner-creative. Alongside an abundance of self-discovery is practical advice for how to create a layered and maximalist home in your own space. This is not a how-to' guide for a prescriptive style, instead it's filled to the brim with Evie's own take on maximalism, and illustrates her way of helping you discover your own style to create a home that is entirely for you.

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Book SynopsisCombining traditional Scandinavian Christmas customs with clever DIY ideas and recipes, The Christmas Season invites you to redesign Christmas within your own home.‘Festive and cosy Christmas living room decor ideas.’ — The Spruce The Christmas Season is an essential guide to Scandinavian-style Christmas perfection. Taking the core tenets of Scandinavian design and applying them to the festive season, this book reimagines the midwinter holiday as a time for tasteful restraint and creature comforts. Blending minimalism, clean lines and functionality with ‘hygge’, a uniquely Danish concept of cosiness, Scandi interiors are some of the most sought-after and recognizable in the world. This inspirational and poetic collection of Nordic designs is sure to spark your imagination. Combining traditional Scandinavian Christmas customs with clever DIY ideas and recipes for the whole family to enjoy, this book invites you to redesign Christmas within your own home.

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Book SynopsisMagnificent, specially-commissioned photography by Tessa Traeger is accompanied by a text which combines illuminating descriptions of the choices and challenges involved in each project with an account of how this most cultured of designers developed his eye.Trade ReviewOver the years his projects have ranged from a tumbledown house in France to a new build in the Bahamas, but all have this common thread. 'I'm more comfortable with old things,' he says. 'I like objects that have had a life.' And perhaps it's this attitude that enables him to create rooms that are so supremely suited for living: a combination that his long-term royal client [HRH the Prince of Wales] summed up as 'welcoming, interesting and, above all, comforting.'Reflecting on a lifetime’s work in antiques and interiors, a new book draws attention to one of the most respected and influential English designers of our time, Robert Kime. Shying away from a heavy-handed co-ordination of texture and colour in an untouchable interior scheme, and, instead, adopting a considered arrangement of the elements that make home life good, in effortless adaptation of that Country House ethic forged in the previous century – where some interiors might smell of antibacterial spray, one imagines that Kime’s might carry the faintest hint of beeswax polish and wood smoke.Interior decorator to the great and the good, Robert Kime’ s taste is changeless, timeless and unlike anything else. Away from the hubbub, at the farthest edge from the braying crowd, the careful observer will for 30 years have found one quiet, gentle man, Robert Kime — the creator of an extraordinary world of dreams, that is subtly different to anything else that we see in English decoration today. Kime shuns the limelight but is revered as perhaps the grandest figure of English decoration. Reflecting on a lifetime’ s work in antiques and interiors, a new book draws attention to one of the most respected and influential English designers of our time, Robert Kime. Shying away from a heavy-handed co-ordination of texture and colour in an untouchable interior scheme, and, instead, adopting a considered arrangement of the elements that make home life good, in effortless adaptation of that Country House ethic forged in the previous century – where some interiors might smell of antibacterial spray, one imagines that Kime’ s might carry the faintest hint of beeswax polish and wood smoke. Over the years his projects have ranged from a tumbledown house in France to a new build in the Bahamas, but all have this common thread. 'I'm more comfortable with old things,' he says. 'I like objects that have had a life.' And perhaps it's this attitude that enables him to create rooms that are so supremely suited for living: a combination that his long-term royal client [HRH the Prince of Wales] summed up as 'welcoming, interesting and, above all, comforting.' "Interior design tomes abound, but one recent publication stands out: a book about Robert Kime's work...""Interior decorator to the great and the good, Robert Kime's taste is changeless, timeless and unlike anything else. Kime shuns the limelight but is revered as perhaps the grandest figure of English decoration." -- Ben Pentreath * Financial Times *"Over the years his projects have ranged from a tumbledown house in France to a new build in the Bahamas, but all have this common thread. 'I'm more comfortable with old things', he says. 'I like objects that have had a life.' And perhaps it's this attitude that enables him to create rooms that are so supremely suited for living: a combination that his long-term royal client [HRH the Prince of Wales] summed up as 'welcoming, interesting and, above all, comforting." * Daily Telegraph *Reflecting on a lifetime's work in antiques and interiors, a new book draws attention to one of the most respected and influential English designers of our time, Robert Kime.Shying away from a heavy-handed co-ordination of texture and colour in an untouchable interior scheme, and, instead, adopting a considered arrangement of the elements that make home life good, in effortless adaptation of that Country House ethic forged in the previous century where some interiors might smell of antibacterial spray, one imagines that Kime's might carry the faintest hint of beeswax polish and wood smoke. * The English Home *"A new collection of the decorator's work reveals his passion for antique textiles and a mastery for rearranging existing rooms." * ArchitecturalDigest.com *"A definitive book on 'England's most revered interior designer'" * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisAward-winning interiors blogger Abi Dare of These Four Walls reveals a softer, more relaxed approach to minimalism that will enhance your wellbeing and simplify your home.Many of us yearn to turn our homes into calming sanctuaries, but there are still misconceptions of minimalist decor as sterile, unattainable, and devoid of personality. In her first book, interiors stylist and writer Abi Dare busts the myths, demonstrating that minimalist spaces can be warm, welcoming, and as individual as their inhabitants. The Soft Minimalist Home shows how a diverse range of people have created minimalist havens that reflect their tastes and tell their stories. An apartment in London brings unexpected pops of colour, a 1920s Dutch townhouse is filled with light, and a family home in Sweden takes its cues from nature. These home tours are interspersed with practical advice on topics such as choosing a palette, optimizing storage, and adding coziness through texture. Throughout,

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Book SynopsisNicolò Castellini Baldissera is an interior designer and decorator who has worked around the world over the past three decades. The great grandson of Piero Portaluppi, a leading figure in Italian modern architecture, and son of Piero Castellini Baldissera, an accomplished architect and designer, he developed a characteristic style defined by color, collecting, and tastefully curated interiors. Born in Milan, Castellini Baldissera lives there and in Tangier. This is his second book, following the success of Inside Tangier, his first collaboration with Taroni. Guido Taroni is a Milan based interiors and fashion photographer. Working from a young age with his uncle, famed fashion photographer Giovanni Gastel, Taroni developed his own personal style, rooted in the pursuit of chromatic harmony and sophisticated simplicity. His work has been regularly exhibited as well as featured in acclaimed magazines such as AD, Town &Country, and Cabana. Taroni's books include Inside Tangier and Safari Style.

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Book SynopsisJames Reginato, a writeratlarge for Vanity Fair and a contributor to Sotheby's magazine, was formerly the features director for W magazine. He is the author of Growing Up Getty; Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats; and John Richardson: At Home. A graduate of Columbia University, he lives in New York City. Douglas Friedman is a fine art photographer specializing in fashion, portraiture, architecture, and design. Based in Los Angeles and New York, his work frequently appears in leading publications, including Harper's Bazaar, Elle Decor, Wallpaper*, and others; Vendome Press recently published his Star Style: Interiors of Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Behind the Blue Door. Tommy Hilfiger has been a fashion designer for nearly five decades; his brand has more than 1,400 stores worldwide. He has received countless industry awards for his fashion leadership. Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger is an American handbag designer and creative director of Judith Leiber. Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Ocleppo have been married since 2008 and share a large, blended family.

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Book Synopsis'Lucy is one of the most talented stylists I have ever had the privilege to meet. She creates beautiful and imaginative spaces that I want to live in and is always so generous with her knowledge and inspiration. This book will be an invaluable learning tool as well as a treasure for years to come.' Kate Watson-Smyth, @mad_about_the_house'Chock-full of helpful, smart and stylish ideas, clearly presented and wrapped up with gorgeous photography and beautiful spaces' Suzanne Imre'What a wonderful book! Lucy is thoroughly inspiring and has that enviable gift of being able to explain her ideas brilliantly to people who are not as confident as her at design and colour. Lucy has such a natural sense of style and she uses colour in a way that creates such harmonious interiors. This book makes interior design accessible to the uninitiated.' Annie Sloan'Have you ever wondered how to ensure a cohesive feel throughout your home or how to style a neutral interior? Lucy Gough's new book answers these questions - along with the more common dilemmas of choosing art and successfully combining clashing patterns. And, while creating a home that you adore can feel like a daunting task, Lucy breaks it down so it feels less overwhelming ... The homes showcased here are aspirational, characterful and utterly dreamy.' Homes & AntiquesWe all want to live in a home that reflects our personalities and experiences. But if we are not a professional decorator or stylist where do we start? In this inspirational and helpful handbook, interiors stylist and tutor Lucy Gough will teach you how to understand your true style and how to implement it as you decorate your living space. Your dream home needn't be a spacious, architecturally designed building - it could be small or rented - and with this book you'll discover what YOU love so you can surround yourself with the colours, furniture, furnishings and finishing touches that inspire you. The book includes:- How to create and use a moodboard.- How to translate magazine imagery into your home - How to create impact with art, plants and accessories - How to style your kitchen, living room, bathroom, home office and hallway- Key inspirational case studies - explaining how and why they work so well.

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

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Book SynopsisErin Napier, designer, host of HGTV’s Home Town, and author of Make Something Good Today, returns with a gorgeously illustrated and one-of-a-kind celebration of the homes we live in and love.Our homes are more than an assemblage of bricks and glass, wood and nails. They are the keepers of our childhood memories, our milestones, and heartaches. They evolve as we do. As a family grows and eventually retracts, a home can change hands and begin again. We are the chapters in the book of a house. They carry on after we are gone, setting the stage for another story, a new life, new memories. From Erin Napier, coauthor with her husband, Ben, of their memoir Make Something Good Today, comes a collection of essays walking us through every room in her home, telling the story of a family’s life, of the days that made their home the place she longs for when she’s away. We learn about when they became the new owners of Erin’s dream house from childhood in downtown Laurel, Mississippi, and explore the beautiful homes of family, friends, and projects past in photographs. With essays that evoke her Southern home, photos of the beautifully imperfect, lived-in spaces of her family and friends, and prompts for us to document our own homemade memories, Heirloom Rooms feels like walking through the front door of the collected and loved-in houses Erin and Ben are known for revitalizing in HGTV’s #1 hit series, Home Town.Trade Review“Erin’s new book, Heirloom Rooms, is something that lives on my desk because I love to look at it and go through a page at a time. It’s one of my favorite books and it is so phenomenal.” —Drew Barrymore“These are the rooms for me—messy, warm, and filled with stories. Erin Napier is full of love—for houses, for the past, for what a family brings to a space that transforms it into a home.” — Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow"As a Mississippi writer whose every word is attached to home and a simpler time and place, Heirloom Rooms is the book that I wish I had written. If I had known that unmade beds would one day be celebrated in a book, I could have saved myself fifty years of anxiety and guilt knowing my daughter, of all people, would make it inspirational." —Karen Rasberry, IPPY Award-Winning Author, Erin's Mom“I like it. I really like the sheets and blankets and stuffies on my bed. I like Halloween at our house when we put decorations up as a family and we were having fun together. I’m eating right now, Mama.” — Helen Napier, Erin’s daughter, age 5"Almost everyone resonates to the idea of home, for many reasons. But to articulate what home means specifically is more difficult. HEIRLOOM ROOMS: Soulful Stories of Home speaks artfully, nearly kaleidoscopically, to the idea of what home is--or can be--in ways that are beyond inspiring. I looked at the beautiful photos many times, seeing something new each time. I loved the prose: friendly, intimate, full of heart and, yes, soul; sometimes practical, sometimes funny, often times downright poignant. (The thoughts Erin shares in the preface about her grandmother leaving her house brought me to tears--me, and my partner, too.) Comments made by Erin's friends about their own houses added other helpful perspectives and dimensions. I finished reading this book with deeper reverence for what my home means to me, and with a newfound confidence that I can trust my instincts to make the place where I live truly reflect me, as well as the things and people I care so deeply for. Thank you, Erin, for teaching me that sometimes an errant sock is not so much clutter as proof that someone you love is nearby." —Elizabeth Berg, author of The Story of Arthur Truluv “Napier’s fans will relish the personal anecdotes, and the emphasis on everyday living offers a down-to-earth alternative to the luxurious abodes that populate most home design books. This charms.” —Publishers Weekly

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Book Synopsis‘The emphasis that Scandinavians place on the home being a source of happiness and wellbeing is one we identify with. We believe that everyone should have a home they don’t want to leave!’ Award-winning bloggers and instagrammers Reena Simon and Rebecca Lawson are renowned for their love affair with all things Scandi. In their first book, Scandi Rustic, they reveal how to create a home that takes elements of Scandinavian design and introduces rustic natural materials and textures to create a Scandi-inspired interior that is cosy, relaxed and inviting. Come with Rebecca and Reena on a journey across the UK and Europe showcasing the very best in Scandi Rustic homes. Whether you live in an urban apartment, a country cottage or a blank canvas new-build, this relaxed, sustainable, modern rustic style will work perfectly for your home.Trade Review“This book is a treasure if you’re interested in creating your own hygge retreat. And the book itself, with its textured cream cover, is something you’ll want to display on your coffee table.” – Greatist.com

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