Название: The French Room
Автор: Betty Lou Phillips
Издательство: ‎‎Gibbs Smith
Год: 2008
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 10 Мб
Язык: английский / English

In The French Room, best-selling author and interior designer Betty Lou Phillips explains the age-wisdom and fervent beliefs that have long defined French decorating and reveals the principles behind designing the perfect French room. With more than 150 awe-inspiring photographs, Tres French also shares secrets on the ways color solves irksome design problems without moving walls or making other structural improvements, addresses the art of hanging art and dressing salon windows, then moves into the French kitchen and bed chamber to explore those unique cultures. Betty Lou Phillips is the author of the award-winning Villa Décor, plus Inspirations from France and Italy, The French Connection, Secrets of French Design, Unmistakably French, French Influences, French by Design, and Provençal Interiors.

Название: Art Deco House Styles
Автор: Trevor Yorke
Издательство: ‎‎Countryside Books
Год: 2013
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 15 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The Art Deco period of the 1920s swept away the dark sobriety of Victorian living, replacing it with houses that were light, colourful and exciting. Drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian forms and modern architecture, Art Deco is arguably the most distinctive style of the 20th century and is characterised by streamlined white houses and geometric patterned interiors. The innovative and glamorous designs of the period are still highly sought after by house buyers and homeowners today and this is the perfect book for those who want to learn more about the artistic influences of these years. Using both his own illustrations and colour photographs, Trevor Yorke shows the distinctive features and details of genuine Art Deco homes with chapters on the furnishings and fittings which characterized Art Deco house interiors, including examples of furniture, wallpapers, fabrics, and distinctive details like door handles, hinges and light fittings.

Название: Skoolie!: How to Convert a School Bus or Van into a Tiny Home or Recreational Vehicle
Автор: Will Sutherland
Издательство: Storey Publishing
Год: 2019
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 48 Мб
Язык: английский / English

School buses that have been converted into mobile living spaces — known as skoolies — are a natural extension of the tiny house craze. Buses are not only easier and safer to drive than an RV, they provide a jump-start on the conversion process with frame, roof, and floor already in place. Experienced builder Will Sutherland, whose creative school bus conversions have been featured in Road and Track and Popular Mechanics, is behind the wheel of this alluring look at life on the road. In addition to profiles of eight fellow skoolie fans and stunning photos of bus interiors designed for simple living, Skoolie! does what no other book on the subject has — it offers a complete, step-by-step guide to the conversion process, from seat removal to planning layout and installing insulation, flooring, and furnishings that meet your needs.

Название: French Way with Design
Автор: Betty Lou Phillips
Издательство: ‎Gibbs Smith
Год: 2014
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 61 Мб
Язык: английский / English

A new look is emerging in France’s apartments as well as in its imposing chateaux and country manors. Along with signature pieces of national identity―such as finely crafted wood pieces, splendid mirrors, and grandmère’s well cared for linens―European mid-century modern furnishings also adorn settings in this age of merging sensibilities. Homes photographed in France and the U.S. show abstract works of art mingling easily with painted furniture, budget-friendly finds from assorted cultures―such as wool rugs and handembroidered linens from India―and pottery, artisan-made pillows, throws and vintage textiles from remote markets in Morocco.

Название: French Refreshed
Автор: Betty Lou Phillips
Издательство: ‎Gibbs Smith
Год: 2019
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 61 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Despite the grandeur in which Louis XIV and his descendants Louis XV and Louis XVI lived in the magnificent Château de Versailles, extravagance rarely suggests elegance these days. Befitting spaces less assumedly scaled than the vast palace, alluring, of-the-moment interiors exude a more discreet cachet. Clean, not stuffy, reflects our culture and the times. Betty Lou Phillips is the author of fourteen books on French and Italian design, including the award-winning Villa Décor. A professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers, her work has been featured in countless magazines and newspapers. Additionally, she has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show. She lives in Dallas, Texas.

Название: Thom Filicia Style: Inspired Ideas for Creating Rooms You'll Love
Автор: Thom Filicia
Издательство: ‎Atria Books
Год: 2008
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 10 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Thom Filicia, whose one-of-a-kind makeover genius gained national attention through his starring roles on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Dress My Nest, offers the ultimate handbook for creating gorgeous interiors that showcase your unique personal style. Those who have witnessed Thom's remarkable makeovers on television already know about the much-anticipated reveal moment when the emotionally overwhelmed homeowners are struck speechless by the miracle he has created. The same miracle is now possible for your home, with the secrets and tips contained in Thom Filicia Style.

Название: Simply Spaced: Clear the Clutter and Style Your Life
Автор: Monica Leed
Издательство: ‎Rock Point
Год: 2019
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 17 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Simply Spaced is your step-by-step guide for clearing clutter and styling a beautiful home that aligns with your passion and purpose. Broken into projects by room, across a “year of clear,” the 3-step method dispels the myth that you can’t learn to be organized. Simply Spaced teaches you to think like a professional organizer. Learn to simplify like a pro by implementing the fail-safe method to declutter any space, keeping only what you love, need, and use. Streamline your home and take back control by optimizing space with strategic storage. And finally, style your home to inspire creativity and connection.

Название: The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden
Автор: Rick Darke, Douglas W. Tallamy
Издательство: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604694084
Год: 2014
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 392
Размер: 55,3 МБ
Язык: Английский

Many gardeners today want a home landscape that nourishes and fosters wildlife. But they also want beauty, a space for the kids to play, privacy, and maybe even a vegetable patch. Sure, it™s a tall order, but The Living Landscape shows how to do it. By combining the insights of two outstanding authors, it offers a model that anyone can follow.

Название: The Rammed Earth House
Автор: David Easton
Издательство: Chelsea Green Publishing
Год: 2007
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 27 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The Rammed Earth House is an eye-opening example of how dramatic innovations frequently havetheir origins in the distant past. By rediscovering the most ancient of all building materials—earth—homebuilders can now create structures that set new standards for beauty, durability, andextraordinarily efficient use of natural resources. Rammed earth marks a step into a sustainable future, when houses combine aesthetics andpracticality with a powerful sense of place. The solid masonry walls permit design flexibility whileproviding year-round comfort and minimal need for added heating or cooling. From the equatorialtropics to the coldest northern latitudes, the builder and resident of a rammed earth house willexperience the satisfaction of creating permanence in a world dominated by the disposable.

Название: Home from the Hardware Store: Transform Everyday Materials into Fabulous Home Furnishings
Автор: Kathleen Hackett, Lesley Unruh
Издательство: Rodale Books
Год: 2010
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 12 Мб
Язык: английский / English

50 stylish projects from the aisles of the home improvement centerIn Home from the Hardware Store, artist and designer Stephen Antonson and his wife, Kathleen Hackett ply the aisles of the home improvement center and emerge with a host of ideas for clever, original decorative objects any interior designer would love. Antonson and Hackett cast their eyes on pedestrian materials drain covers, cork matting, plumbing parts, light sockets, brass nails and see lamps, wallpaper, table runners, side tables, even cuff links. Organized by decorating challenge, chapters include ideas for lighting, windows and walls, furniture, tabletop, and storage. Beautiful full-color photos, including how-to pictures along with clear, concise, yet friendly instructions, accompany every project. Sidebars and quick tips are scattered throughout, providing DIYers with gentle reminders and instructions for basic tool and equipment use. Design lovers, crafters, and penny pinchers.