Interior design, decor and style guides Books
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd French Home: Decorating in the French Style
Book SynopsisThe French have a legendary sense of style and this is nowhere more evident than in their interiors. In French Home, dealer in French antiques Josephine Ryan explores the elements that combine to create elegant yet comfortable spaces with a distinctly French feel. She points out the architectural details that enhance the framework of a room, explores the textures and the colour palette that flatter various styles of furniture, and shows us options for lighting, mirrors, decorative objects and paintings. By exploring real homes that deftly synthesise all these elements and more, French Home examines the sophisticated alchemy of an enduringly popular look that can be either lush and complex, or simple and pared-down.
£21.25
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Pretty Pastel Style: Decorating Interiors with
Book SynopsisPastels are enjoying a comeback, and this time round they’re associated with feelings of comfort, wellbeing and calm. When used well, pastels have a rich intensity or a subtle sophistication, keeping them on the cool side of sweet. They allow us to fill a home with subtle colour, making us feel cosseted and safe. In Pretty Pastel Style, Selina Lake shows how to use pastels to create spaces that are sophisticated, quirky and colour-rich without being garish. To start, she looks at different ways of decorating with this versatile palette by dividing it into four styles. There’s Modern Pastels, which are are contrasted with pops of stronger colour and sharpened with statement furniture, while Vintage Pastels are more nostalgic and elegant. Handmade Pastels highlights creative touches and simple crafting ideas that showcase pastels in candy stripes, polka dots and floral prints, while Simple Pastels work with neutrals and off-whites for an elegantly minimal look. Next, the Details section looks at everything from furniture and lighting to display and decoration, with inspiring ideas on how to put the style together. Finally, the Spaces section of the book showcases a series of beautiful rooms that use pastels with stylish effect. First published in 2013, this is a new edition.
£21.25
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Urban Style: Interiors Inspired by Industrial
Book SynopsisBestselling author Sara Emslie shines a spotlight on urban industrial style and shows how reclaimed materials can add warmth and personality to your living space. New pressures on housing mean that pioneering homeowners are converting ex-industrial, non-residential spaces into innovative homes, while others are taking inspiration from the industrial look to bring character to newbuild interiors. In the 1960s and ’70s, many urban warehouses and factories became vacant, attracting the first wave of artists and creatives seeking large, affordable studio spaces. Since then, industrial areas in many cities have become sought-after residential districts and urban regeneration has gone from strength to strength. Nowadays the trend shows no sign of waning, with a second generation of urban pioneers cleverly converting former lofts, warehouses, schools, factories, offices and retail spaces into unique and highly desirable homes. In Urban Style, Sara Emslie investigates the practicalities for transforming non-residential spaces into homes, the key elements of the look – from exposed brickwork to copper piping and metal roof trusses – and the related rise in the popularity of industrial design. She then explores twelve inspiring and varied real-life homes that showcase the very best of the Urban Style look.
£21.25
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Living Wild: How to Plant Style Your Home and
Book SynopsisIn Living Wild, bestselling plant stylist, author, designer and family man Hilton Carter explores multiple ways to style your home with plants – and cultivate happiness along the way. The therapeutic benefits of living with and tending plants are well known – they offer a connection to the natural world that nurtures our mental and physical health. In this, his latest book, Hilton shows how to create a lush, stylish space with flourishing plants that bring life to your home and promote a happy and contented mindset. He discusses interior design choices – choosing the right colour scheme, textures and materials to showcase gorgeous greenery – then takes a deep dive into styling. From picking the perfect planter to statement plants and taking in centrepieces, living art and hanging planters plus outdoors spaces and plants for kids along the way, Living Wild is packed with interior design and styling ideas that blur the boundary between inside and out. Finally, we visit 8 unique homes that have been plant styled by Hilton and take a detailed look at his top ten designer plants, along with care and info tips.Trade ReviewAmid his step-by-step instructions for greening thumbs… [Hilton Carter] points out his visual puns and shares joy in his profession – The New York TimesLifts the curtain on the artistry of plant styling with a deep dive into colors, textures, and statement-making combinations – domino.com Plant people, rejoice!...Unique ideas on how to incorporate lush greenery in your home - Cosmopolitan.comPages upon pages of inspiration – housebeautiful.com Plant lovers – this is no doubt another beautiful book from Hilton to add to your collection - 91 magazineIn [Carter’s] lush cinematic photographs of plants, each plant plays the role of a character on the stage of whatever room Carter has exactingly placed it in – Sunset magazineHilton, you make plants so fun! – Today Show anchor Craig Melvin
£28.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Small Spaces, Big Appeal: The Luxury of Less in
Book SynopsisFilled with space-saving storage and decorative details, these unique homes under 1,200 square feet prove that bigger is not always better. In recent years, many have turned our backs on the trend for oversized houses and embraced small-space living. Cosy, compact dwellings have so much to offer; they bring families closer together and make it easier than ever to express personal style. In Small Spaces, Big Appeal, Fifi O'Neill captures the zeitgeist by showcasing homes across a spectrum of styles and locations, and stories of contented homeowners who have created unique, imaginative spaces. Living in a small home doesn’t preclude having an elegant aesthetic. In fact, it allows you to focus on the elements you truly appreciate and the spaces you will use the most. Whether classically furnished or boasting a happy informality, the little gems featured in this book are more infused with a spirit than put together according to a set of rules. Rooms are airy yet intimate, with nooks and alcoves that offer daydreaming spots and built-in storage in spite of their modest footprints. Whatever your preferred look – nostalgic, romantic, modern, country, coastal, urban, minimalist or maximalist – living small has big advantages. It encourage us to live more simply and, best of all, to create spaces with style, grace and versatility that rival homes of many times their size.
£21.25
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Interiors
Book SynopsisRachel Ashwell is the creator of Shabby Chic: a peaceful yet practical way of living that embraces a respect for the things we hold dear and puts them at the heart of our homes.Romantic florals against pure white linen, ruffled muslin skirting a bed base and brushing bleached floorboards, the deep comfort of a nest of fluffy towels: this is Rachel Ashwell’s signature style. Shabby Chic Interiors, an eclectic book of quirky inspiration, is divided into chapters according to location, beginning with Rachel’s Los Angeles home. We then wander into a photographer’s minimalist mountain-top residence in the Hollywood Hills before heading to the coast to visit a Malibu beach cottage. A bohemian hideout in southern California is next on our journey, followed by a peek at fashion designer Betsey Johnson''s one-time New York apartment and a house that once belonged to Marilyn Monroe. With rooms combining flea-market finds and objects of pure functionality
£28.00
Bonnier Books Ltd More Is More Decor - A Handbook For Maximalists:
Book SynopsisBBC Interior Design Masters finalist Siobhan Murphy brings you a fearless home interiors handbook that celebrates maximalism and shows you how your taste in fashion can influence your home decor.'For me, maximalism is about using colour, patterns and textures in a happy and joyful way. It's about showcasing your personality and the things you love, both in the way you dress and in the way you decorate your home. It's decorating from the heart, going with your gut and not worrying what the neighbours will say.' Siobhan MurphyThis first-of-its-kind interiors handbook encourages you to think about the colours, textures, patterns and prints that bring happiness into your life, then shows you some clever ways to work these elements into your home decor. A celebration of bold fashion and maximalist interiors, More Is More Decor showcases key maximalist influencers of the past and present, from Jayne Mansfield to Jonathan Adler, before demonstrating how fashion and other interests such as travel can inspire your interior design choices. Fully illustrated throughout with photos of Siobhan's incredible art deco home, as well as all of her favourite influencers, it's a feast for the eyes and a book that can be pored over or dipped in and out of. With Siobhan's guidance you'll find the confidence to experiment, be bolder with your style and curate a space that fills you with joy. It's time to banish the beige, ditch the drab and throw the interiors rule book out of the window.Chapter breakdown: 1. What Is Maximalism?2. Inspiration From Places and Things3. Inspiration From Influencers Past4. Inspiration From Today's Influencers5. Playing With Colour6. Pattern and Print7. Accessories: The Jewellery of the Home8. Mood Boarding and Sourcing
£21.25
Octopus Publishing Group The Plant Parent Guide
Book SynopsisFrom leading houseplant brand Leaf Envy, The Plant Parent Guide to Styling Your Home reveals the incredible world of tropical houseplants, and teaches you to select, style and care for them in the best way to suit your space.Did you know we spend an average of 90% of our time indoors? With the air-purifying, mind-calming, stress-relieving and productivity-boosting power of houseplants well established, it is time to transform your home with plants. Created by leading houseplant brand Leaf Envy, The Plant Parent Guide to Styling Your Home is here to reveal the incredible world of tropical houseplants, but also teach you to select, style and care for them in the best way to suit your space. Upgrade your home with perfectly placed greenery by following the bespoke styling guides for every room, from shaded bedrooms to steamy bathrooms. Whether you're looking for the perfect Zoom backdrop or an oasis of
£22.10
Octopus Publishing Group Plain Simple Useful: The Essence of Conran Style
Book Synopsis'A handsome yet joyful manual for easy, stylish living.' - Architectural DigestTerence Conran always believed that objects - and surroundings - that are plain, simple and useful are the key to easy living. By being practical and performing well over time, they are as much the antidote to superficial styling as they are to the shoddy and second-rate. Applied to the home as a whole, this discerning approach results in interiors that are effortlessly stylish, confident and timeless, with plenty of room for the expression of personal taste. Plain Simple Useful is organized according to the main activities that take place at home. Inspirational interiors, many of which were Conran's own, provide all the guidance you need to tailor-make your own storage. The book also features iconic examples of classic designs that will enhance any home, as well as a peek behind the closed doors of those well-ordered cupboards, larders and other stowing spaces that contribute so much to easy living.This updated edition of the book features a new chapter on plain, simple, useful style outdoors with elegant contemporary ideas for eating and relaxing spaces outside.Trade ReviewSir Terence Conran is something of a demigod in the design world. The author, entrepreneur, restaurateur, shop owner, and designer is known for an effortlessly chic aesthetic that has influenced the industry for decades. * Architectural Digest *One could fill a fashionable shelf with the lifestyle books written by Sir Terence Conran, the designer, restaurateur and retailer who founded the European home furnishings store Habitat a half-century ago. * The Houston Chronicle *This beautifully packaged tome shows yet again that Conran (How to Live in Small Spaces) has an uncanny ability to provide people with exactly what they want after they want it. Now that the tiny house movement has exploded, and spare is the new lux, Conran presents his version of a pared-down aesthetic. * Publishers Weekly *
£22.95
HarperCollins Publishers The Anatomy of Treehouses: New buildings from an
Book SynopsisThe treehouse in its most simple and fundamental form enables us to escape from the everyday pressures of modern life and feel closer to nature. It can also be an architectural wonder, showcasing the most creative of small space design and engineering solutions. This beautiful book shows how the treehouse can be many things: from simple structures based on centuries-old woodworking skills to modern geodesic forms strung high up above the treeline. There is something magical about treehouses – whatever your age. These boltholes perched above the ground appeal to those of us who want to get close to nature without forgoing any creature comforts... there are treehouses with wood-burning stoves, some with copper baths and some with elevated linking walkways obscured by the canopy of trees above. Then there are the handmade simple structures using recycled materials and the branches of the trees for both internal and external support and design. There are also free-standing structures on stilts inspired by the physical tree but not attached in any way. The book offers both visual inspiration from the specially commissioned photography but also the human stories behind the creation and design of these treehouses. The text covers topics such as the plan, structure, materials and decoration, colour palette and texture, and style notes to bring to life the personal and interesting story behind each treehouse featured in the book.
£21.25
S&s/Simon Element Elements of Timeless Style
£32.40
Hoaki Living Colours: Discovering their Language to
Book SynopsisHow do we learn to speak the language of colours? How do we move with ease and confidence through a maze of infinite possibilities? How do we create a colourful, harmonious and beautiful home? In answering these questions, this book provides technical tools, simple rules and practical advice about how we can use colour decoratively and effectively in our own homes, bearing in mind the different variables to be taken into account, which are presented in an easy-to-read and understandable way. It explores the many facets of colour theory and the secret lives of colours, taking the reader on a kaleidoscopic journey through the amazing world of colours, their origins and their idiosyncrasies. We learn why colour grabs our attention and fascinates us to the point of seduction. We are shown how colour influences the way we perceive spaces, how to handle colour combinations, how to balance colour and light, and the relationship between people and colours throughout history. Ultimately this penetrating book on the interaction of colours and the human experience of them makes clear how adding colour to the environments in which we live can be a momentous gesture of consciousness and freedom, an act of love towards ourselves and the people we care about.
£15.29
RIBA Publishing Wellbeing in Interiors: Philosophy, design and
Book SynopsisThis highly illustrated guide explores how the design of interior spaces can impact on wellbeing, enabling interior designers and project teams to understand how specific decisions about sustainable design and materials can be implemented on a day to day basis. Each section of the book ends by placing each issue into context, exploring how it is a part of sustainable design. Practical examples are included throughout to illustrate the themes covered. This books aims to raise awareness of the impact interior environments have on wellbeing, and provide details and guidance on how to immediately apply the knowledge to short and long term projects. It also quantifies the impacts in financial and other value terms, making this book immediately useful in a designer's day-to-day work.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1. The Origins of Wellbeing Part 2. Aesthetic Issues Affecting Wellbeing Introduction 1. Colour Psychology 2. Shapes and Volumes 3. Art In Hospitals, 4. Wellbeing and Materials Part 3. Physical Issues Affecting Wellbeing Introduction,5. The Effects of the Internal Environmental Factors on People 6. Daylighting Design for Health and Wellbeing: Evidence and Prospects 7. Light and Wellbeing 8. Acoustic Design Quality 9. Indoor Air Quality Part 4. Operational Issues Affecting Wellbeing Introduction 10. Measuring Wellbeing 11. Delivering a Design for Wellbeing Part 5. User Experience Through Spaces 12. A User-Centred Guide to Workspace Wellbeing 13. Designing for the Senses Part 6. Commercial Issues Around a Design Supporting Wellbeing Introduction 14. The Business Case for Wellbeing in Interiors Conclusion Glossary Further Reading About The Feeling Good Foundation References
£35.15
RIBA Publishing BIID Interior Design Project Book
Book SynopsisThe touchstone guide to running projects from the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID). By setting out actions step-by-step, this essential handbook identifies the key obligations of the interior designer at each project stage. Straightforward explanation is supplemented by invaluable checklists and templates. Featuring crucial advice on administering construction contracts, it references the new RIBA/BIID Professional Services Contract 2020 for interior design services. Reflecting the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 and contemporary working practice, it provides a systematic operational framework that can be applied to all types of projects. Comprehensive in scope with a logical structure, it embraces the theme of collaboration within the project team. It also addresses the issues of designing sustainability and the designer's role beyond the construction contract, including how to manage the sourcing and installation of FF&E packages. Suitable for projects within any industry sector and practice type, from large international firms to sole practitioners, it is accessible to designers with different levels of experience.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 - Business Basics Chapter 2 - Communication Chapter 3 - The Project Team Chapter 4 - RIBA Stage 0: Strategic Definition Chapter 5 - RIBA Stage 1: Preparation and Briefing Chapter 6 - RIBA Stage 2: Concept Design Chapter 7 - RIBA Stage 3: Spatial Coordination Chapter 8 - RIBA Stage 4: Technical Design for Construction Chapter 9 - RIBA Stage 5: Manufacturing and Construction Chapter 10 - RIBA Stages 6 and 7: Handover and Use Appendices BIID Code of Conduct
£58.50
Orion Publishing Co Plantfulness: How to Change Your Life with Plants
Book SynopsisIn an increasingly hectic world, Plantfulness is a guide to help you reconnect with nature while reaching for a peaceful and mindful life.Finding the perfect houseplant for you can be daunting, particularly for those who feel like they have a black touch rather than a green thumb, but Plantfulness guides you through 50 houseplants which can give back to you in a symbiotic relationship which allows you both to thrive.Featuring the practical benefits, from cleaner air and beautiful scents, to the emotional ones, like creative inspiration and a daily sense of accomplishment for caring for them, Plantfulness is the perfect choice for anyone wishing to improve their wellbeing and enjoy nature from the comfort of their home.An internationally respected expert on mindfulness and houseplant enthusiast, Dr Jonathan Kaplan works as a clinical psychologist in New York City. He lives with his wife, 2 kids, 2 cats, and asparagus fern Rhonda.
£15.29
Editions Flammarion Coming Home to Nature: The French Art of
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£16.88
Lannoo Publishers Life is Ibiza: People Houses Life
Book SynopsisWhen you think of Ibiza, you think of sun, sea, sand, and the Mediterranean way of life. But that's not all: you think of gorgeous design, funky interiors, scrumptious food and breath taking nature. With that in mind, it's time for an ode to good taste, La Pura Vida. This magnificent book will bring the summer vibe into your home with the most beautiful interiors, imposing architecture and pictures that will have you imagining you are standing amidst the azure bays yourself. Two hundred and forty pages filled with joy and good taste, interiors, architecture, and scenery.
£36.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd In the Mood for Colour: Perfect Palettes for
Book SynopsisBring the transformative power of colour into your life with the help of Hans Blomquist, whose inspiring interiors will enable you to find the right colours for your home. Colour is powerful – it can change our moods or raise our spirits. It can be positively life-enhancing, yet so many of us struggle to choose the right shades for our home. In the Mood for Colour reveals celebrated interior stylist Hans Blomquist's passion for colour and the way in which it can affect our emotions. Colour can soothe, enchant or excite. And, as Hans demonstrates, it has the ability to render rooms cool and calming, dynamic and stimulating or moody and intriguing. As ever, Hans draws his inspiration from the natural world, exploring shades that range from the dazzling white of newly fallen snow to the fiery crimson heart of an unfurled poppy and the inky canopy of the midnight sky. Divided into five sections – Dark, Pale, Natural, Soft and Bold – In the Mood for Colour will make you see colour in a completely different light.
£21.25
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Perfect English Style: Creating Rooms That are
Book SynopsisSome styles of decorating have a longer shelf life than others. One of the most durable is English Country Style, which works just as well in a city apartment or suburban home as it does in a rectory or manor house. We may recognise an interior as archetypally English, but putting a finger on exactly what makes it so can be tricky. One of the strengths of English style is that it isn’t prescriptive. In fact, quite the opposite. It is relaxed, laissez-faire, and endlessly adaptable – all reasons, no doubt, why it has enjoyed such longevity. You know it when you see it, but what are its essential ingredients? In Perfect English Style, Ros Byam Shaw looks at a range of rooms with a strong English feel to them. As it happens, they are all in England, though this is a look that travels the world, still predominantly English in flavour even when spiced with foreign ingredients. Ros explores the main rooms of a house, from hallways to bedrooms, their characteristics and furnishings, and how they achieve that mix of comfort, informality and visual charm that is the hallmark of English style. Ros also homes in on specifics; the qualities of patina, the important role of fabrics and fresh flowers, how to buy, use and include antique and vintage furnishings, and how a collection, whether of pebbles or 18th century glass, adds individuality and character. Trade ReviewThe pictures are a repository of useful ideas, while the words paint for us the soft-focused dream of an English home, in which it is a pleasure to lose oneself - House & Garden Enjoy beautiful images of gorgeous interiors and get tips for your own home - This England
£999.99
Editions Flammarion Axel Vervoordt: Living with Light
Book SynopsisFollowing the bestseller Axel Vervoordt: Timeless Interiors, this volume of fifteen new interiors expands on the Vervoordt vision for creating exceptional homes that combine natural elements, antiques, and fine art. The art of harmonious living is extolled in this volume through twenty bespoke interiors designed by the Axel Vervoordt Company. Each room incorporates natural light as an essential component of design, along with other elements—water, metal, wood—blended with a modern aesthetic and punctuated with fine art. The Vervoordt concept of the home is revealed through a refined balance between art and nature to create timeless living spaces. The range of featured properties includes homes by the sea, as well as in urban and rural locations, demonstrating a breadth of styles possible within the essential Vervoordt design principles. Photography by Laziz Hamani brings into focus both the unique design details and the carefully constructed interiors that fuse to create each striking setting. These exceptional residences are rich with inspirational ideas to incorporate into your own home so that you can celebrate your living space in the singular Vervoordt style.Trade Review“The renowned antiques dealer and interior designer, celebrated for fashioning refined spaces that present a mix of contemporary art and Old Masters, has compiled this gorgeous book examining the importance of light and space.” ~Architectural Digest"His previous book, Timeless Interiors, has become a cult classic. His new one, Living With Light will surely give devotees another case of the vapors. Vervoordt is drawn to antiques with great character, and he gives them ample, nearly worshipful room to shine." ~The New York Times"Axel Vervoordt's new book Living With Light is simply stunning. It features page after page of perfectly edited spaces with a few key accessories, gorgeous detailing and art. I love how he takes such a simple nuetral space above and gives it a unexpected pop with those lucite coffee tables. This gorgeous book is one I will turn to again and again if only to dream of having a space like this." ~AStylistsLife.com“…Vervoordt continues to dazzle with his seeming simplicity…but in reality, it’s a forceful commitment to absolute harmony and beauty.” ~PaperCity"...Axel Vervoordt is the designer that other designers bow down to time and again. His style is simple and spare but mixes antiques and modern pieces perfectly." ~Habitually Chic“…calm yet eclectic interiors lavished with natural light…” ~New York Cottages & Gardens“This is an elegant, sophisticated, refined book. Add this to your collection of design books, and look at it as a master class in restraint and depth, and how the play of light works in shaping a design.” ~thevisualvamp.blogspot “This inspiring and higly expressive volume is a series of interiors around the world—that present very clearly the concept of light and their effect on interiors.” ~Style on Salonist "Axel Vervoordt: Living with Light is truly a standout. His ability to mix the old with the new into gorgeous and harmonius interiors is truly on display here and it’s a much needed text book for any interior designer who wishes to study a rare master of European design.” ~Chameleon-interiors.blogspot
£36.00
Vendome Press Mexican
Book SynopsisAn American expat searches vibrant cities and quiet pueblos for the essence of authentic Mexican style. Foreword by Susana Ordovás Revealing the richly visual and cultural details that are the essence of Mexican style, award-winning design editor and photographer Newell Turner has done for Mexican design what legendary culinary pioneer Diana Kennedy did for Mexican food. Elegantly organized around nine decisive decorative periods that have shaped México’s unique design journey to the present day, Mexican: A Journey Through Design establishes a visual dialogue with the reader that beautifully captures the depth and subtleties of the country’s aesthetic legacy. Ushered behind the walls, gates, and doors of private México, we are introduced to an intriguing world of interior design and architecture—including the highly developed civilizations pre-dating the arrival of Columbus; the
£40.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Monochrome Home: Elegant Interiors in Black and
Book SynopsisDecorating in black and white is perennially popular and eternally chic. Hilary Robertson demonstrates how, whether used alone or together, these contrasting shades can create dramatic effects at home, from the classic to the eclectic. Sought-after interiors stylist Hilary Robertson celebrates the stylish simplicity of the monochromatic home – elegant interiors in black, white, and every shade of grey in between. In the first chapter, The Monochrome Palette, Hilary analyzes five different monochrome schemes, providing moodboards for different effects: In Black and White, Grey Matters, Shades of Pale, Dark Looks and In the Mix. Following on, Let there be Light provides examples of interiors with a whiter, brighter approach, while The Dark Room visits homes that have employed darker monochrome palettes. Next, in Monochrome Home, Hilary Robertson shows how to bring the look right up to date, visiting 13 fabulously inspiring homes of artists, architects and designers across the globe from London to Paris, Copenhagen, rural Sweden and NYC.
£27.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Selina Lake: Garden Style: Inspirational Styling
Book SynopsisIn her latest book, Garden Style, Selina Lake reveals how to make the most of any outdoor space, no matter what size or shape. Selina begins by describing her sources of inspiration – famous gardens, nurseries and garden centres, plant catalogues and botanical prints. Armed with ideas, she moves on to Chapter Two, Decorating your Garden, which is packed with suggestions for container gardening and introducing decorative features. In the next chapter, Bringing the Outside In, she harvests flowers and foliage from the garden to provide seasonal adornment for her home. Chapter Four, Garden Rooms, Greenhouses and Sheds, taps into the current trend for garden buildings that allow you to make the most of your outdoor space. Next, in Relaxing Outdoors, Selina explains how to transform your garden into a stylish space for entertaining, with ideas on furniture, lighting and more. Finally, in Eating Outdoors, Selina offers advice on creating an inviting outdoor room for eating alfresco. The book is peppered with styling ideas and simple projects. There are also tips on choosing easy-to-grow garden plants and even growing your own produce. Perfect for anyone who wants to make the most of their own little patch of green, Garden Style will also appeal to those who might have neglected their outdoor space and need help to see the potential in their plot. Garden Style will allow readers to transform even the smallest scrap of outdoor space into a lush green retreat.
£18.99
Vendome Press Isabel LópezQuesada Town Country
Book SynopsisExplore the second design book from acclaimed Spanish designer Isabel López-Quesada across stunning locales around the world Described as the most significant European woman designer working today, Isabel López-Quesada returns with a second volume demonstrating her interior design expertise. Showcasing a wider variety of her design projects, this superb, extended monograph is divided into two sections, Town and Country, displaying spectacular residences located on three islands across the Mediterranean Sea, the Caribbean, and more. Innovatively combining period and contemporary furniture and art in a sophisticated, seemingly effortless mix, the interiors of Isabel López-Quesada are inspirational and unforgettable. Beautifully captured by renowned photographer Miguel Flores-Vianna, with whom López-Quesada worked on her first book, her eye-catching designs and the skill with which sheq carefully places decorative objects among stunning furnishings are celebrated here.
£48.75
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Life Unstyled: How to Embrace Imperfection and
Book SynopsisWe are bombarded by perfect interiors, images that aren’t attainable because they have been styled to the point where they bear no resemblance to reality. These interiors may be stunning, but they aren’t an honest reflection of how we really live. Life Unstyled is about taking inspiration from real homes that are beautiful, creative and inspiring but at the same time a little rough around the edges, with signs of everyday life evident throughout. The first section, ‘Homes Unstyled’, sets out Emily's manifesto for creating a stylish home that is beautiful but lived in. A Home is Never Done advocates allowing your space to evolve gradually so it is an ever-changing expression of your tastes and interests. Work with What You’ve Got suggests ways to make the most of the home you have rather than yearning for unattainable perfection. Signs of Life offers ideas for wrangling papers, clutter and other stuff. Creative Clutter tackles collections and displays, while Break the Rules rejects style diktats and shows how individuality can bring a home to life. The second section, ‘People Live Here’, visits real-life homes that are definitely not perfect yet display incredible style and creativity and reflect their owners’ needs, tastes and style. And throughout the book, quick fixes, DIY makes and ‘Every Home Should Have…’ boxes offer creative solutions with unique results.
£19.55
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Simply Scandinavian: Calm, Comfortable and
Book SynopsisSimply Scandinavian is an inspirational survey of 20 homes ranging from tiny cabins to elegant apartments in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark. Scandinavian interior design is admired the world over for its simplicity and understated elegance. Rooms are typically airy, light and bright. Furnishings are modern classics from the key names of Scandinavian design mixed with pretty antique and vintage pieces. The beauty of natural materials, especially wood, is celebrated. It’s a style that’s entirely in tune with our current desire for calm, comfortable and uncluttered spaces to live in. The 20 homes featured in this book are presented as case studies, with chapters including Elegant Simplicity, Vintage-Inspired, Pared-down Modern and Contemporary Rustic. Each home showcases an aspect of Scandinavian interior design and the homeowners include architects, fashion and jewellery designers and antique dealers. Celebrating a way of life that combines elegance and comfort with a love of the natural world, Simply Scandinavian offers an abundance of decorative ideas that will work in any setting.
£17.25
The Monacelli Press Southern Interiors
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£43.96
Abrams New Bohemians Handbook
Book SynopsisBohemian style-leader Justina Blakeney is back with fresh design advice and free-spirited inspiration in this colourful companion to the The New Bohemians.Trade Review"One early adopter [of Instagram] was Los Angeles-based designer and artist Justina Blakeney. She has a blog and online design shop called Jungalow and is author of The New Bohemians Handbook: Come Home to Good Vibes (Abrams, £19.99). Her handle, @thejungalow, now has more than 880,000 followers, and the platform is perhaps the perfect showcase for her love of juicy colour and luxuriant botanical motifs. “I’ve been on Instagram since early 2011,” she says. “A friend touted it to me as the new Twitter for visual people. It’s my favourite social media platform because it’s visual and simple. For me, many things make an image compelling – it can be beautiful, relatable, funny, colourful, thought-provoking or moving.” BBC Culture "Give your home a new bohemian twist with clever contrasting and eclectic accessories" Marie Claire
£18.69
Phaidon Press Ltd Atlas of Interior Design
Book Synopsis “Flipping through a few pages will transport you . . . Armchair travelers rejoice.” – AD PRO Explore interior-design masterpieces around the globe from the 1940s to today with this unique geographically arranged survey – discover iconic rooms in 9 continental regions in this ground-breaking survey spanning more than 50 countries This unparalleled global survey features more than 400 of the most inspirational residential rooms from the past eight decades. With the work of icons of interior design past and present, such as Kelly Behun, Stéphane Boudin, Jacques Grange, Peter Marino, Brigette Romanek, Studio KO, Faye Toogood, Axel Vervoordt, and Kelly Wearstler, the more than 400 interiors featured in this innovative book also include a selection of fascinating and virtually unknown interiors from Australia, Africa, Asia, and beyond. From classic to contemporary, minimal to maximal, the homes included, together with the author’s insightful commentary, illuminate the design tropes unique to their location’s context, while others confound preconceived ideas of vernacular design to spectacular effect. Trade Review “Flipping through a few pages will transport you ... Armchair travelers rejoice.” – AD PRO “A glorious overview of iconic houses across the globe from the 1940s to the present.” – Curbed“Spans the globe across seven continents to showcase the world’s best rooms.” – ELLE Decor“A useful resource for design students and enthusiasts as well as anyone looking for inspiration.” – Booklist“Bradbury’s book unfolds like a curated Tumblr of aspirational living.” – CULTURED “Armchair travel to 403 homes in 47 countries … with this compendium of beautiful spaces.” – Harper’s Bazaar“Ideal armchair fantasy house hunting.” – Chicago Tribune
£59.46
Abrams Jungalow Decorate Wild The Life and Style Guide
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author and designer Justina Blakeney, Jungalow is the ultimate guide to designing wildly creative interiors that are free-spirited, layered, and deeply personal. Jungalow is Justina Blakeney’s biggest, boldest, and most beautiful volume yet, filled with irresistible style, original patterns, and artwork—lushly photographed by Dabito. In each chapter, Justina shares her distinctive point of view on everything design fans want to know—how to make bold choices with color and pattern, how to take cues from nature, how to authentically glean inspiration from their heritage and travels, how to break rules, and all the other paths to truly begin to decorate wild. Along the way, Justina also shares personal narratives, practical advice, and nuanced insight into how she lives in her own space—how she reconnects with nature, how she plays and stays inspired, how she gives herself permission to fTrade ReviewOnce again Justina invites us to step inside her colorful and exotically beautiful world in the pages of this book. Jungalow, Decorate Wild is her perspective and guidance on how to be classic and authentic with your decor by going bold. It is comprehensive, unrestrained, inspiring, swoon-worthy and she is perhaps one of the only designers who could sway me in adding so many colors and patterns into any room. -- Bobby Berk * design expert and Emmy-nominated TV host *“Justina Blakeney’s imagination and artistic talent run wild in her latest book, Jungalow, Decorate Wild; part memoir, design guide, global history lesson and DIY tutorial combined into richly layered pages full of colorful inspiration and creative decorating tips. Anyone who wants to cultivate an authentically beautiful home and garden should read this book. Justina’s openness is so refreshing, I love that she is not afraid of taking risks nor making mistakes—the keys to great design and life! -- Sheila Bridges * designer, author *“Your home should make you feel happy the moment you walk through the door—and no one understands that better than Justina. What I love about this latest book, her most personal title yet, is that it’s not just for interior-philes: It’s for anyone who appreciates the joy and surprise of design and doesn’t care about the rules. Readers will be inspired to embrace their wildest style dreams, but in a way that actually feels livable, comfortable, and completely unique. Prepare to bookmark every page.” -- Joanna Saltz * editorial director House Beautiful *“Justina Blakeney’s Jungalow: Decorate Wild captures the essence of free-spirited design. She so richly articulates her evolution of style through journeys and experiences that I felt I was there myself.” -- Kelly Wearstler * Founder and Principal of Kelly Wearstler *“Designer Blakeney (The New Bohemians Handbook) offers uplifting inspiration in this combo of memoir, DIY instruction, and interior design philosophy….Blakeney’s bold tips are sure to leave readers eager to find inspiration in the world, and to bring bright color into their homes.” * Publishers Weekly *In her latest release, Jungalow: Decorate Wild, the New York Times best-selling author illustrates how influences from every person’s life can be the catalyst for unleashing their individual style. * Essence *The book is full of stunning spreads, helpful tips (like how to tell the difference between all of those natural fibers and materials), and highly personal anecdotes. * Architectural Digest *Part autobiography, part travelogue, part DIY and interior design inspiration, Jungalow: Decorate Wild takes readers along for the ride as Blakeney learns to appreciate her "in-between" status through her travels through India, Greece and Morocco and at home in Los Angeles. * Los Angeles Times *Artist, entrepreneur, and travel enthusiast Justina Blakeney believes every room needs three things to reach its potential (and help you reach yours): plants, pattern, and color. In her third book, Jungalow: Decorate Wild, she teaches how to layer those elements like a pro. * Martha Stewart Living *"Anyone looking to bring the outside inside will glean plenty of inspiration from Justina Blakeney's latest book, which is the ultimate guide to designing wildly creative interiors that are free-spirited, layered, and deeply personal.” * Glamour *
£24.00
Vendome Press Décors Barbares
Book SynopsisNathalie Farman-Farma was raised in Paris, France, and Greenwich, Connecticut. She studied classics at Brown and Columbia before working as associate editor for The New Yorker. She founded her studio, Décors Barbares, in 2010 in London, where she lives with her husband Amir and their two children. Miguel Flores-Vianna has been a photographer, writer and editor for more than 20 years. His books include A Wandering Eye (Vendome) and Haute Bohemians (Vendome), named design book of the year by T magazine. His photography is regularly published in AD and Cabana. He lives in London.
£40.00
Pimpernel Press Ltd Pure Style in the Garden: Creating An Outdoor
Book SynopsisIncreasingly, outdoor spaces are becoming our haven – somewhere to breathe again, heighten our senses and escape the onslaught of noise, clutter and technology. This book offers ideas and inspiration for making the most of any outdoor space we might have – whether it is a garden, a patio, balcony, or even just a window box – and for bringing touches of nature indoors for mindful enjoyment. Bestselling author Jane Cumberbatch's 'Pure Style' philosophy is all about making the most of what’s around you and finding beauty in the simple and everyday as an achievable alternative to the stressful demands of consumer society. In this book, which was put together over the course of 2020, she draws on the inspiration of her own home and garden to supply ideas for life-affirming colour, scent and texture, and to show how even the most unpromising outdoor space can be a source of sensuous renewal. Viewing the garden as an extension of the home, and with ideas for all seasons, this beautiful and inspiring book is illustrated with glorious photographs and enchanting paintings by the author herself. A book for dipping into or enjoying as one long read, or both.Trade Review"With the health benefits of gardens and gardening becoming more widely accepted over the last troubled months, this is just the book for our time...she packs in information, with practical gardening tips such as hints on the thorny subject of rose pruning, imaginatively simple recipes for home-grown produce, and suggestions for home decorations that bring the outside indoors." -- Vanessa Berridge * The Garden * "A moment of joy in a difficult world." * The Blackberry Garden - blog *"A gorgeous celebration of gardening and growing. Jane Cumberbatch manages to convey the joy - the very essence - of gardening." * Reclaim magazine *"An evocative garden diary studded with nuggets of helpful information." * The English Garden *"Part diary, part notebook, part recipe book and part photo album, reading the four seasonal chapters is like going to stay with someone and gradually finding out the story of their garden and what makes it so special." * Waitrose Weekend *"The rich tapestry of garden journaling, horticultural advice, nature-inspired recipes and home-styling tips, illustrated with photographs and Jane's own paintings...will strike a chord with those of us who turned to gardening, journaling, art or cooking as therapy during uncertain times." * Gardens Illustrated *"A study in understated but elegant style." * The Gloss Magazine *"Muted colours, natural textures, and vintage touches have all been a part of interior designer Jane Cumberbatch’s ‘Pure Style’ philosophy and in this book she addresses the outdoor spaces which are our retreats. Expect simple, stylish ideas on how to use plants and accessories to achieve ‘Pure Style’ and ultimately furnish a garden like a room. Whatever its size, a garden can be a source of visual and mindful pleasure all year round." -- Independent"I love books you can dip into over a cup of coffee and find a snippet of information or an idea and Pure Style in the Garden is just that...richly illustrated and very much a visual notebook with excellent photographs and the added bonus of Jane’s own paintings." * Reckless Gardener *'A book packed with inspiration - not just for the overall aesthetic and philosophy of gardening - it encourages you to pay more attention, to observe your ever-changing space and perhaps to create a scrapbook of your own.'Table of ContentsIntroduction The garden is a place to be as much as a place to grow things in. Winter The time for planning and dreaming. And what to do in winter. Spring First shoots. What to do in spring. Summer Summer of colour and scent. What to do in summer. Autumn Long shadows and vivid plants. What to do in autumn. Glossary, sources of inspiration, places to go, index, acknowledgements
£17.00
Tuttle Publishing Korea Style
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£16.99
Hardie Grant Books A Tree in the House: Flowers for Your Home,
Book SynopsisA Tree in the House by Anabelle Hickson is part guide for the aspiring home florist, and part celebration of rural life in sync with nature. Now in its second edition with a beautiful new cover.A Tree in The House celebrates the joy and simple, natural beauty flowers bring to the home, every day, with a focus on foraged and locally and seasonally grown plants. Annabelle provides stunning ideas and instructions for flower installations and arrangements, covering beautiful, seasonal bouquets, flowers for friends, table and overhead arrangements and flower arrangements for special occasions, interspersed with gorgeous snapshots of her picturesque rural life. This is a stunning ode – in words and pictures – to flower arranging, and is as much an aspirational window into rural life as an inspirational guide to creating beautiful, simple arrangements.
£22.10
Random House USA Inc Your Space, Made Simple: Interior Design that's
Book SynopsisCreate beautiful spaces in your home effortlessly using this book's easy-to-follow "recipes" for a perfect room. Your Space, Made Simple is an interior design guide for anyone who dreams of a well-designed home but doesn't know where to begin. If you feel stuck when you go shopping for home decor, or confused about how to arrange furniture, this book will give you the inspiration and tools you need to curate a space that fits you and your family's lifestyle and needs in no time. Whether you just moved into a new home or have wanted to redecorate for years, this book will help you find eye-catching and sustainable design solutions that won't break the bank. Your Space, Made Simple includes: Advice for understanding your needs so you can design spaces that make day-to-day living less stressful Tips for sourcing well-made, sustainable, and affordable home decor 15 "recipes" for every room in your home, including a breakdown of what items you'll need and how to arrange them in your space Author Ariel Magidson is the founder of Ariel Arts, a Bay Area-interior design studio on a mission to make sustainable and affordable design accessible for everyone. Now in her debut book, Ariel shares her years of insights and expertise to help you make interior design feel realistic and within reach.Trade ReviewYour Space, Made Simple goes far beyond most interior design displays to consider not just the usage of a home, but the message it embraces, reflects, and embeds in its design choices. -Midwest Book Review "This book would be a great selection for a library with a well-used design section. Best for new homeowners and readers looking to redecorate, but the visual details could attract a variety of creative people." -Library Journal "While many interior design books are peppered with anecdotes and tips, her guide features "recipes" for every room in the house that show what furniture and decor you'll need and how to arrange it-down to the inch." -Domino
£20.99
Thames & Hudson Ltd Making Living Lovely Free Your Home with Creative
Book SynopsisPopular design duo Russell and Jordan (AKA 2LG Studio), present their interiors bible of tips and techniques for restoring design confidence to the Instagram-overwhelmed and Pinterest-saturated.Trade Review'Full of bright ideas' - Sunday Telegraph'Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe like to think outside the bright white box' - The Times'Destined to inspire … beautiful' - House Beautiful'Truly special, infused with charm and warmth' - English Home'Interiors gurus Russell and Jordan of 2LG offer handy hints for decorating your home and restoring design confidence' - Homes & Antiques'Packed with simple insider tips' - METRO'[Aims] to give readers the confidence to experiment creatively' - The Glossary'Helps you (and those with whom you may share your space) to understand your needs and create a home that meets them' - Red'Exuberant colour and joie de vivre' - The Press Association'A refreshingly warm and welcoming approach to home design' - The i newspaperTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Finding Your Path to a Free Home • 2. Cohabiting without Compromise • 3. The Tools to Free Your Home • 4. Decorative Joy • 5. Materiality: Feeling Space • 6. Things: The Stuff of Life • The Wobble • 7. Joyful Minimalism • 8. The Evolving Home • 2LG Sourcebook
£16.96
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Shed Style: Decorating Cabins, Huts, Pods, Sheds
Book SynopsisIn Shed Style, Selina Lake reveals how even the smallest garden can be home to an outdoor retreat. From the traditional gardener’s potting shed to a writer’s cabin to an artist's studio, Selina explores sheds, cabins, huts, greenhouses, pods and all manner of garden structures, providing ample inspiration for anyone dreaming of their own garden hideaway. She reveals how any existing shed, cabin or outbuilding can become a versatile work or social space rather than just somewhere to store the lawnmower. If you are short of space indoors, as so many of us are nowadays, a garden office, creative space, ‘she shed’ or work pod can provide a perfect solution. A greenhouse or potting shed will appeal to keen gardeners, while a cosy shepherd’s hut, perhaps with a bijou wood-burning stove, can work as guest accommodation. In Shed Style, Selina reveals how to create the shed of your dreams, presenting hundreds of fresh ideas for decorating and styling both the interior and exterior as well as suggestions for lighting, fabrics, furniture and other accessories. Shed Style is perfect for anyone who wants to make the most of their outdoor space. Shed Style showcases new photography plus revisits sheds from Selina's previous books.Trade Review'Fans of George Clark’s Amazing Spaces will love this inspiring book on how to create your own outdoor retreat, from workspaces and snugs to greenhouses and potting sheds.’ – Garden's Illustrated'Selina Lake as a knack for creating spaces that are bursting with character and in Shed Style she turns her attention to garden rooms' – Reclaim magazine‘This book really is a must-have for anyone who wants to make the most of their outdoor space’ – Ireland’s Homes & Interiors Living 'Selina’s creative and versatile designs, coupled with her easy-to-implement decorative accents, make this inspiring read a necessary first step in your creative process' – The Cottage Journal
£21.25
Union Square & Co. Feng Shui Your Life
Book SynopsisReveals how to transform your home so that it enriches, nourishes and changes your life by bringing mind, body and spirit into balance. This title includes tips for finding inner peace in today's technology-saturated world, adding storage solutions, making rented spaces your own, practicing nurturing and evening rituals and more.
£19.79
Thames & Hudson Ltd HomeWork
Book SynopsisA rich sourcebook of design ideas for incorporating workspaces into domestic spaces through objects, spatial transformation or design targeted at consumers, practitioners and architects.Trade Review'Dream working environments for every creative worker' - IDEAT Hong KongTable of ContentsIntroduction • Mobile/Static • Horizontal/Vertical • Fold-outs/Partitions • Pockets/Pop-ups • Integrated/Detached • Project Credits • Index of Designers
£15.26
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Creating the French Look: Inspirational Ideas and
Book SynopsisThe French interior evokes a way of life to aspire to, with its good food, unhurried pace and, above all, its past for which many people feel nostalgia. Developed over hundreds of years, the French look reflects all tastes, from the cultivated grandeur of the chateau to the simplicity of rural living, and can be adapted to every home. Creating the French Look is divided into four styles: ‘Chateau’, ‘Country’, ‘Provençal’ and ‘Parisian’, and each “look” is applied to living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms plus outdoor living spaces. As well as describing each overall style, focusing on colours and fabrics, Annie Sloan emphasizes the details and accents required by each one, and, aided by 25 clearly explained step-by-step projects, shows how to achieve it. Among other things, she explains how to paint and distress furniture, and describes how to cover an armoire door with embroidered voile. Whatever interior you desire, this book will guide your choices from the grand statement of the painted armoire to the finishing touch of a little posy of lavender.
£11.69
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Natural Living Style: Inspirational Ideas for a
Book Synopsis‘Our favourite stylist is back – we can't stop drooling over Selina Lake's new book...’ Mollie Makes In Natural Living Style, Selina Lake reveals how to create a beautiful and stylish home that is as natural, plastic-free and sustainable as possible. In Inspirations, Selina starts by revealing the concepts that inspire her: natural decor, living simply, mindful consumption, recycling, upcycling and reducing plastic waste. She looks at materials suited to the natural living look, including wood, bamboo, cork, recycled glass and upcycled materials. In Textures, she focuses on organic fabrics, fibres such as coir and rattan and eco-friendly paints. Finally, she shows how to style the home using lighting, decorative objects, vintage pieces, garden flowers and house plants. In the second section, Natural Living Spaces, Selina shows how sustainability and style can go hand in hand in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices and even utility rooms. In The Natural Garden, she steps outside to discuss green gardening, growing your own produce and venturing further afield to camp, travel and explore. Throughout, eco-friendly tips and hints will inspire those who want to lighten their footprint on the planet. Last but not least, the Natural Resources section will help readers get the look and create a sustainable, eco-friendly home of their own.Trade Review‘the best new books on eco-living’ – The Sunday TimesThey say change starts at home. What I’ve come away with from Natural Living Styleare all kinds of ideas for reducing plastics and waste around the home in favour of natural or greener alternatives. As it turns out, they can be functional, sustainable and That’s inspired living. – Try Small ThingsBeautifully illustrated with photography by Rachel Whiting, ‘Natural Living Style’ will motivate you to take the next steps to living well, happy in the knowledge that you are making a difference now and for future generations. – Arkansas Democrat GazetteLake demonstrates how to make your home ecofriendly, while not sacrificing style. – Flea Market Décor
£16.99
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd A Life in Design: Celebrating 30 Years of
Book SynopsisAcclaimed interior designer to the A-list, Kathryn M Ireland celebrates 30 years of decorating in A Life in Design. Organized by location, the book takes an overview of the interiors Kathryn has designed over the past 30 years, including her own homes in Los Angeles, London and the south of France. She shares her story of a life in design, from the early days in LA, where she started her career by decorating a home for Steve Martin, to designing houses all over the world, from California to the Cotswolds. This lavishly illustrated deep dive into Kathryn’s work is paired with a wealth of chatty, informal and invaluable advice on creating comfort, adding colour, finding and hanging art, designing great spaces for entertaining and the design rules she lives by. A Life in Design is full of character and charm, just like Kathryn herself.Trade ReviewLeaf through the pages of this retrospective and it is easy to see why the British interior and textile designer Kathryn Ireland has made her name in Los Angeles and beyond - House & Garden A romp through the designer’s peripatetic, multi-coastal life… invaluable advice on creating sophisticated, bohemian, colorful and welcoming spaces – The Hollywood Reporter
£32.00
Rizzoli International Publications Grand Tour
Book SynopsisThe masters of recreating period rooms, Studio Peregalli compiles ten of their very best and most important projects to date in their new book, Grand Tour.Blending nostalgia for the past with curiosity for the present is the essential design philosophy of Studio Peregalli's work. By infusing their work with deep historical research and an unprecedented level of craft, the designers are able to imbue each project with a unique sense of history and ambience. Grand Tour is a movable visual feast with remarkable photography of grand rooms contrasted with beautiful details and exquisite craftsmanship. Each house presented here is the fullest expression of the Studio Peregalli's design--compelling, spectacular, and unique.If Invention of the Past can be considered to be a taxonomy book of Studio Peregalli's design thinking, Grand Tour is a true monograph: project after gorgeous project from around the world: from Milan to Paris and London to
£48.75
Rizzoli International Publications India Hicks A Slice of England
Book SynopsisThe first look at designer India Hicks’s house in the English countryside, as well as the houses of her childhood.A follow-up to India Hicks’s New York Times bestselling book, India Hicks: Island Style, India Hicks: A Slice of England is the designer’s exploration of her British heritage and how she has expressed it in her newly finished English country house in Oxfordshire. The book is divided into two parts. Part one, Legacy, is the story of her family’s homes, including the renowned Broadlands estate, and her parents’ houses, Britwell and the Grove, as well as her father David Hicks’s famous garden. The second half of the book is the story of her new home, America Farm, a stunning example of how she has reinterpreted English tradition and made it her own. She covers life upstairs and downstairs, on the grounds and in the surrounding country, including local pubs, circuses, and markets.Trade Review"Hicks has grown from being one of Princess Diana’s bridesmaids to running a lifestyle brand that includes works on home decor. This volume moves from the author’s typical island settings to her deep roots in England, where she captures traditional design and shares her family history."— Library Journal"Designer, model, and lifestyle guru India Hicks is back with another stunning coffee table tome, this one dedicated to the meaning of home. It’s broken into two sections: the first looks at the famous homes and gardens of her parents, while the second is entirely about the author and her new country house in Oxfordshire. This book is beautiful, informative, and entirely envy-inducing."— Town & Country
£30.40
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Blue & White At Home: Inspiring Schemes for
Book SynopsisBlue and white is one of the most soothing and adaptable colour schemes, and with so many variations you can use it to transform your home. Blue & White At Home presents 15 unique homes that illustrate the endless possibilities of this timeless palette, which can be fresh and crisp, bold and saturated, dark and moody or timeworn and faded. In the first section, Vintage, author Henrietta Heald explores a Victorian house furnished with antique textiles, a prairie-style ranch in California and a light-filled cottage on Long Island. She then considers Coastal style, drawing inspiration from a whitewashed cabin in Spain and a spectacular modern beach house in South Africa. The third part of the book, Rustic, features an 18th-century English farmhouse, a Scandinavian summer retreat and a country house with over 400 years of history. Throughout the book, Henrietta also highlights particular themes, from walls and floors to fabrics and furniture, and explores ways to bring personality into your living space using collected ceramics, vintage pieces and foraged finds in every shade of blue and white.
£28.00
Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd Tree Houses: Escape to the Canopy
Book SynopsisTree houses have come a long way since our collective childhoods. The very definition of a tree house has broadened to now include anything from a boutique hotel room where star gazing is a must to exceptional viewing platforms and, of course, not forgetting a treehouse for kids such as exists only in their dreams. This carefully compiled list provides an overview of striking tree houses across the globe, with designs that are truly unique, inspiring, and beautiful. Leafing through this inspiring collection, the reader will wonder in amazement at the exquisite and whimsical yet sophisticated constructions dreamed up by modern architects and designers. This beautiful edition is lavishly illustrated with evocative full-colour images of ingenious arboreal architecture, with a focus on the forested surroundings, verdant treetop canopies, and rural experiences. This book will not only appeal to your inner child, but provide a welcome respite from the stresses of modern living by offering a pleasurable visit to the green world of tree houses.Trade Review"The new book "Tree Houses: Escape to the Canopy," which features an introduction by Eising, brings together some of the most awe-inspiring modern tree houses from around the world." - Sarah Molano, CNN
£27.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Wild Creations: Inspiring Projects to Create Plus
Book SynopsisDubbed the "LeBron James of plant styling..." by "Good Morning America", Hilton Carter now shows how you can make, style, decorate and care for your own stunning plant-inspired interior with his 25 step-by-step DIY projects and plant hacks. In plant and interior stylist Hilton Carter’s previous books he has given us glimpses into stunning plant-filled homes where ivy and creeping figs hang miraculously from ceilings, mosses grow effortlessly to create living walls and succulents flourish planted in terrariums. Now in Wild Creations, Hilton will show you how you can actually create these amazing fixtures for your own home. There are step-by-step instructions for Wild Ideas – making projects such as a wall mounted plant and a leather hanging plant stand, genius Wild Hacks for all of your plant worries from how to water your plants while you are away to repelling bugs, thought-provoking Wild Rants looking at the transformative power of plants and finally a detailed look at ten key Wild Plants and how to care for them. Design and learn about your very own wild interior, get creative and get WILD! Trade ReviewHilton's love for plants and the creativity he brings to inviting natural beauty indoors is so inspiring. His passion and expertise motivates me to think creatively about all of the ways I style and care for the plants in my own home - Joanna GainesIf you need inspo for your indoor plant oasis, you need this book. . . . This book is a visual stunner you’ll want to leave out on your coffee table — next to just the right plant - Greatist.comDIY projects to bring plants to the forefront of your interior design, brilliant houseplant hacks... and an abundance of tips for proper houseplant care to ensure your flora remains vibrant and beautiful for years on end - Veranda.com Inspiration on every page. . . . a DIY masterclass on paper complete with step-by-step instructions for creating truly wild live installations - Ad.com
£17.00
Pimpernel Press Ltd Flower Market: Botanical Style at Home
Book SynopsisIn 2013 designer and illustrator Michelle Mason co-founded Mason & Painter, a vintage emporium on Columbia Road, in east London, a street famed for its Sunday flower market. Michelle’s inspiration for Flower Market: Botanical Style at Home is the wide variety of seasonal plants and flowers available right outside her shop. Buying locally and in tune with the seasons is at the heart of her philosophy Using salvage and reclaimed objects, vintage glassware and ceramics as props and backdrops, Flower Market is brimming with texture, pattern and exciting and inspiring ways to group and display flowers, plants and succulents. In Flower Market: Botanical Style at Home Michelle draws on her design experience, playing with shape, colour and composition to create stunning combinations showing how to make the most of fresh flowers and bring botanical style into the home.Trade Review"A beautiful book...full of inspiration to create your own imaginative floral displays." * Spitalfields Life *"It is to all the followers of floral designers on Instagram that this book will appeal. Every chapter has pages of impeccably styled, elegant images. For anyone after a 'look book' of what flowers are available from a local market and how to combine them, this will be a useful resource. If this encourages and entices a new generation to go out and find flowers...it gets my vote." -- Simon Lycett * The Garden *
£999.99