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The Art of Japanese Architecture presents a complete overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. The book begins with a discussion of early prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of works by important modern...

With this beautiful book you will literally bring the summery hippy-chic 'Ibiza' atmosphere into your home. With the most beautiful interiors and stunning photography - where you can imagine yourself in the azure bays - Architectural Digest journalist...

"This comprehensive volume rounds up 500 showstopping examples of contemporary lighting design and dissects exactly what makes them so special." - Elle Decoration "A real treat for fans of good and effective lighting. There will be several hundred in it...

The name Montessori is widely and inextricably associated with an entirely child-centered and careful pedagogy and education of children. Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was an Italian physician, reform educator, and philosopher whose ideas and work have...

At once a style guide, an inspirational tome, and a how-to volume on creating one s home, this book will serve as a go-to reference for all those seeking to spur their own creativity as they embark on the creation of home. The House that Pinterest Built...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780865654266Author Paolo MoschinoFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Vendome PressPublisher Vendome PressWeight(grams) 1840g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780684866048Author Karen Rauch CarterFormat PaperbackPage Count 233Imprint Prentice Hall & IBDPublisher Prentice Hall (a Pearson Education...

Increasingly, 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...

As all book lovers know, a collection of books affords not only access to endless pleasure and knowledge, but also, when skilfully deployed around the home, the opportunity to create a myriad of different impressions. In this beautifully illustrated...

Thick thatched roofs and rough mud plaster walls. An intricately carved wood transom and a precisely woven tatami mat-each element of traditional Japanese architecture tells a story.In Japanese Architecture, author Mira Locher explores how each of these...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781423652533Author Laura FentonFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Gibbs M. Smith IncPublisher Gibbs M. Smith Inc

The 12th Earl of Shaftesbury, 39-year-old Nicholas Ashley-Cooper, invites the reader into the house that his family has called home since the fifteenth century. In recent years, his award-winning restoration has brought the house back to life,...

A debut book from award-winning designer Nina Farmer, known for her sophisticated eye and interiors that are elegant, comfortable, and timeless. Designer Nina Farmer has made a name for herself with her classically beautiful interiors. From reimagining...

From the pages of The Simple Things - the London-based home and lifestyle magazine dedicated to taking the time to live well - comes a lavishly illustrated collection that will help you slow down, enjoy what you have and make the most of where you live...

This book highlights the relationship between brands, consumers, products and the display environment, by way of examples of story-telling visual displays from some of the world's from some of the world's most glamorous fashion emporia, such as Hermes,...

Around the world people are choosing to live small-whether it's downsizing from a large home or converting a van into a house on wheels. This gorgeous book looks at a variety of scenarios, taking readers across the globe and inside the doors of...

This Southern gentleman's beloved property in bucolic Americus, Georgia, has absorbed him for over six decades. It consists of four intimate dwellings that exemplify various southern architectural traditions - from a mid-nineteenth-century Gothic to a...

Rooms of jewellike colour and glorious pattern. Enchanting lacquered ceilings and geometric floors. Brilliantly massed collections of furniture, objects, and art. Although maximalism has always had a place in interior design practiced by noted decorators...

Discover the latest in sustainable architecture and environmentally friendly home design in this outstanding volume in the popular 150 Best series, which features nearly 500 pages of full-color photographs and dozens of inventive and decorative profiles...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781423640462Author Brooke GiannettIFormat HardbackPage Count 174Imprint Gibbs M. Smith IncPublisher Gibbs M. Smith IncWeight(grams) 1111gDimensions(mm)...

Material relations tells the story of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century middle-class families by exploring the domestic spaces they inhabited and the material goods they prized. By opening the doors of the house, the book sheds new light on aspects...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780865654136Author Jane SchulakFormat HardbackPage Count 280Imprint Vendome PressPublisher Vendome PressWeight(grams) 2140g

Stunning and inspirational French-style interiors and chic decor from Carolyn Westbrook. When it comes to styling interiors, designer Carolyn Westbrook has a distinct signature look that combines her love of French style and vintage charm. In Part One...

Can good design truly make us happier? Given that we spend over 80% of our time in buildings, shouldn't we have a better understanding of how they make us feel? Happy by Design explores the ways in which buildings, spaces and cities affect our moods. It...

Loved by travelers for its lush tropical scenery and charming people, Bali is one of the most magnificent places on Earth. Spirituality and nature are integral parts of everyday life for the Balinese, so one can easily see why the island's traditional...

A combination of difficult economic times, a premium on urban space, and the modern trend for living alone means that living in small spaces has become a necessity, as much as a choice. But that needn't mean living in cramped, unimaginative spaces...

From FREDERIC magazine, the best – and most unexpected – decorating pro tips and tricks of the trade in one accessible guide Decorate Like a Decorator highlights the decorating tricks that only experienced designers know how to pull off – until now!...

Align With Design"Such a great book. I never realized how we use the space we live in to express ourselves as much as I learned after reading this book." -Ask Away Blog#1 New Release in Design and DecoratingCreate spaces at home and work that align with...

The French woodwork purveyor Feau and Cie has supplied architects, designers, and museums with period paneling since 1875. Featuring documents, drawings, plaster models, panels, and antique boiserie rooms, its archive of 25,000 pieces many from the...

From The Crown to Downton Abbey, the country house speaks to our fantasies of rustic splendour, style, and escape. Featuring three hundred photos from the National Trust, this lavish book draws back the curtain on the finest and most important historic...

In his most personal book to date, William Yeoward reveals his passion for colour, his inspirations and the "stories" behind his unique use of colour as he takes you on a journey through a dazzling array of beautiful homes. Known for his chic and...

Known for her chic mix-and-match style, one of Paris s most in-demand interior designers presents her most standout projects in a highly anticipated debut monograph. A designer and architect renowned for her inventive use of rich patterns, textures, and...

Cecil Beaton (1904 1980) was one of twentieth- century Britain s Renaissance men: photographer, costume designer, set designer, playwright, creator of fashion fabrics, and writer on raffine interiors and the personalities who inhabited them. He...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486476032Author Daniel ReiffFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 270gDimensions(mm)...

Discover La Foce, the Renaissance villa and classically inspired twentieth-century garden, at the dawn of its hundredth anniversary-once a barren Tuscan estate brought to life through the extraordinary vision and determination of Iris and Antonio Origo...

The Architecture Portfolio Guidebook shows you how to make portfolios for both academic and professional needs to provide reviewers exactly what they are looking for. In school, architecture curricula nurture the knowledge and skills to develop design...

Wouldn't it be amazing if we could knock on the most talented people's doors and prowl through their homes for inspiration? Chosen and curated by London-based creative director Alex Eagle, this collection of stylish interiors is the next best thing. With...

Gloria Vanderbilt cleverly noted, Decorating is autobiography. Reflecting that truism, the interiors in this book capture the individual approaches of these icons of style: Bunny Mellon s spare all-American elegance; Helene Rochas s refined...

This lively book celebrates unique and inspiring British style and those who own it. Spanning generations from Nicky Haslam to Alice Temperley, Beata Heuman, and Luke Edward Hall this book is an irresistible tour through the homes and wardrobes of some...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781774822623Author Dr Maria XirouFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Hasmark PublishingPublisher Hasmark PublishingWeight(grams) 531gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...