| Author: | Paloma Contreras |
| Category: |
Design |
In Dream Design Live, decorator Paloma Contreras goes beyond interior design to show readers how to inhabit their homes in fulfilling and beautiful ways. Divided into three sections, this hardworking book proves that the most appealing interiors are also the most personal ones. Co... read more
| Author: | Phaidon Press Editors |
| Category: |
Design |
A sumptuous survey of houses built with a strong connection to the oceans, lakes, rivers, and pools around themLiving on Water showcases the finest examples of residential architecture that have one thing in common - their special relationship to that most essential of elements: wate... read more
| Author: | Sara Emslie |
| Category: |
Design |
| Reading Level: | General Adult |
Urban living is soaring in popularity as we flock to cities to pursue jobs, easy commutes, and other amenities. New pressures on housing mean that pioneering homeowners are converting ex-industrial, non-residential spaces into innovative homes. <... read more
| Author: | Matthew Hranek |
| Category: |
Design |
"I've paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn't come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories... read more
Plywood is an astonishingly versatile material, made by gluing together layers of cross-grained veneers, creating a pliable board that can be stronger than solid wood. Stylish and practical, plywood offers huge possibilities for experimental design, and it has been used to make a wide range ... read more
| Author: | Zach Klein; Steven Leckart |
| Category: |
Design |
Addictive ... a charter for wistfulness' Observer'An enchanting rabbit hole of handmade houses' The New York Times'The Bible of pared back, natural living' Der Spiegel'Take a deep breath and let the inspiration sink in' GQCabin Porn began as an on-line project created by a group of friend... read more
| Author: | Basia Szkutnicka |
| Category: |
Design |
Technical Drawing for Fashion explains how to create a technical fashion drawing using a simple and straightforward step-by-step method. This second edition includes more information on rendering drawings by hand and using a computer, and a brand new secti... read more
| Author: | Bronwyn Labrum |
| Category: |
Design |
| Awards: | Long-listed for Ockham New Zealand Book Awards - Illustrated Non-Fiction 2016. |
The decades of the 1950s and '60s continue to exert a powerful fascination, as seen in the lasting popularity of Mad Men, Crown Lynn collectibles and mid-century design. In New Zealand, these years have been remembered in popular culture as a 'gol... read more
| Author: | Antonia Van der Meer |
| Category: |
Design |
Beach people are not only "house proud," but they are irrevocably "house "happy."" With a unique attachment to their homes, coastal dwellers and their homes exude a certain warmth and beauty found nowhere else. "Beach House Happy "reveals six routes to the happiness found in beach houses, exposing how... read more
| Author: | Rachel Ashwell |
| Category: |
Design |
In this beautiful, practical decorating and entertaining guide, Rachel Ashworth reveals how to make any event a special occasion using her signature Shabby Chic style. In this beautiful, accessible book, Rachel Ashwell, the founder of Shabby Chic, shows that sophisticated entertaining doesn't have to ... read more
| Author: | Charlotte Cotton |
| Category: |
Design |
A landmark fashion photography monograph chronicling the most famous and sought-after brand in the world. Since the 1920s, the images of Louis Vuitton-both advertising and editorial-have drawn the world into its ethereal, luxurious identity and have changed the way we see fashion, travel, art, and cul... read more
