Take a chronological tour of bath and powder rooms and watch as they evolved from converted closets to luxury centers for leisure and relaxation. 20th Century Bathroom Design by Kohler is an invaluable reference to the best in bathroom design during the twentieth century. More than 400 images are presented here, drawn…
Those solid, sensible homes of New England have been studied for their architectural merit and as reflections of popular styles in this comprehensive picture book, now in a newly expanded second edition. A wide variety of homes of Colonial, Georgian, Federal and Victorian influence, found in Maine, New Hampshire,…
An inspiring collection of design ideas for patio construction, this book will help you discover ways to transform ordinary outdoor spaces into perfect outdoor environments. Over 200 beautiful color photographs show patios of all shapes and sizes, from quaint and picturesque, to grand and elegant, for any kind of…
Welcome to the Ultimate Decorator Event! For the price of admission to one show house and a modest luncheon, you’ll get to tour 50 different show houses and over 250 spectacular rooms, where designers have pulled out all the stops to showcase their very best. Some of the most extraordinary work in interior design today…
We hate to name drop, but this beautiful book features the top manufacturers and designers of kitchen towels from the 1930s to the 1960s! From the delightful fruit and floral patterns of Wilendur, Startex, and Martex, to the wonderful whimsical designs of Broderie, Bucilla, and JS&S, a visual feast of color and design…
This is the preeminent reference on antique English knives, written by one of Great Britain's most respected 20th century authorities on weaponry. The text contains much previously unknown historical information about cutlers and their art. Chapters and over 300 color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations cover the…
Seven great projects for the 12- to 36-inch lathe, designed for beginning to intermediate turners, presented in a fully illustrated step-by-step fashion. Included are instructions for turning two scoops, a covered cylinder box, a lidded bowl with a foil-leaf finish, a Christmas ornament turned from last year's tree, a…
With over 220 beautiful color photos and concise text, this book presents all the steps necessary to create a stunning entry table that blends the clean lines and aesthetics of Shaker and Japanese furniture to make a distinctive, eye-catching form. More than just a "how to" book, it shows the entire designing and…
Building a new house or planning a remodel? Here’s the first place to shop for ideas. Enter more than 50 kitchens, each carefully planned and perfectly primped to inspire you. These pages are packed with professional design ideas to help you create a perfect culinary paradise. With an emphasis on fine cabinetry and…
The role of homemaker takes on a whole new meaning with this modern guide that offers hands-on décor advice for creative homeowners.
• Learn how to create a relaxed home atmosphere that doesn't skimp on style
• Get decorating advice for every major room in the home
• Transform 20 spaces in the home with step-by-step…
The housewares for every purpose-including the well-known Autumn Leaf Pattern dinner wares, the stories of the salesmen who delivered them, and the history of the Jewel Tea Company that sent them forth are explored in great detail in this fascinating book. Over five hundred color and historic black & white photographs…
In an increasingly cramped world, a modern guide to opening up your living space - and your life - using the ancient principles of feng shui. How do you place a bed in an awkward room? How can your space help you be more focused and more productive? How do you set up your room to make you ready for romantic love? Our…
An inspiring full-colour, fully illustrated guide to curating your life and home from bestselling tidiness guru Marie Kondo.
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Henri de Marne is one of America's most trusted experts on home repair, maintenance, and improvement. His nationally syndicated newspaper column (First Aid for the Ailing House) has been a staple in newspapers for over 36 years, and his blog is reaching a rapidly expanding audience. De Marne's trade paper book…
This book serves as an entry point into all things candles, from homemaking and decorating to setting your intention and harnessing the power of aromatherapy. Find out how to use candles for creating your space and why lighting affects your psychological mood. Experience candles in a new, expansive light in this…
Visste du att du kan ta bort fläckar på väggen med gurka eller att citron renar luften medan du sover? Hur kan du få bort unken lukt i garderoben eller hålla kranen blank så länge som möjligt? Tips & Hacks: Städning är den ultimata guiden för ett skinande rent hem. Här får du smarta lösningar för såväl vardags- som…
Här är boken som gör ditt fritidshusägande både enklare och roligare. Nu kan du skriva ner allt som är så lätt att glömma bort. Skriv ner allt från när du målade fasaden och fönstren och vilken färg du använde till vilket material ni valde till gästhuset och när du byggde det. Boken hjälper dig också att hålla…
Architectural solutions & designs to optimize the spaces in your home without spending a fortuneWhether you're after a home-working area to blend seamlessly into your existing space, longing for an extension to bring in light, or trying to find a better use for neglected nooks and crannies, discover how to best enhance…
LIMITERAD UTGÅVA i 500 SIGNERADE EXEMPLARUnikt tillfälle! I samarbete med Bokfabriken har Marie Olsson Nylander designat en lyxig box som innehåller Det rosa huset samt ett signerat kollage i en limiterad utgåva. Om Det rosa huset: Följ med Marie Olsson Nylander till Sicilien och det fantastiska Rosa Huset - Palazzo…
Discover lagom - the Swedish idea of balance, harmony, beauty and sufficency. Our love affair with all things Scandinavian shows no signs of letting up. Having embraced the Danish concept of hygge, we're now looking to Sweden and one of their essential philosophies, lagom. It's best described as 'not too…
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Välkommen hem till smartare förvaring!Upplever du att prylarna har tagit över ditt hem? Eller har du kanske flyttat från större till mindre boende?För att hemmet ska kännas harmoniskt är det viktigt att hålla en viss ordning. I den här boken får du mängder av idéer för hur du enkelt gör om hemma och inspirerande tips…
Vilka besparingsåtgärder ger stor effekt på kort och lång sikt? Hur ska man tänka när man tecknar elavtal? Är det en god idé att skaffa solceller? Och borde jag vänta med att skaffa elbil nu när elpriset gått upp?Frågorna om el är många, och i Energismart får du svaren. På område efter område går energiexperten Lasse…
From the former editor in chief of House Beautiful, a vividly fresh collection of personality-filled kitchen designs and remodeling wisdom from innovators, designers, and creative thinkersThe past few years have made us all want to rethink our living spaces, particularly our kitchens. Our inner voices are saying, "You…
A loud-and-proud interior guide crammed full of 70s maximalist inspiration that epitomises the freewheeling, more-is-more energy of the era"I loved the 70s - and that's both the 1970s and the 1870s. There's obviously always something about a decade that starts with a seven that means the design dial is turned to 11;…
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This book is a unique resource-by-resource approach to living with less: how to lighten up, save money and practise conservation. Priscille Short shares the conservation lessons she learned living with no electricity. She shows how we can
all conserve our 7 most important resources:
· Transport - hybrid cars, zip…
Kategorier: Hälsa, relationer och personlig utveckling Hus och hem Livsstil, hobby och fritid Självförsörjning och grön livsstil Självhjälp och praktiska råd
Most of us want to do the right thing for the environment, but making the commitment to change our fast-paced, convenience-oriented lifestyles can be more than a little daunting. What's the answer? Take that giant commitment and cut it up into 365 little commitments that get met one day at a time. THE GREEN YEAR does…
Vi drömmer alla om ett hem som ger både lugn och energi. Vi vill slippa mötas av energislukande röra när vi kommer hem och att städa blir en fröjd när var sak har sin plats. Plötsligt känner vi att vi vill göra oss av med alla betungande prylar som bara står och samlar damm. Och så sätter vi igång, allt ska ut! En…
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Markus Torgebys två tidigare böcker har översatts till 15 språk och inspirerat människor världen över till ett liv i samklang med naturen och våra grundläggande behov. I nya En plats på jorden om att bygga en stuga och skapa ett liv skriver Markus om det vi har allra närmast oss: husen som vi lever i.Läsaren får följa…
Just as The Home Edit Life reassuringly told us that it's OK to own things, Stay Organized promises that it's OK to create a mess. When your systems are working, you'll be able to clean them up within 15 minutes. And as we've all learned over the last few years, maintenance is self-care. Our homes are critical to our…
The second edition of Farrow & Ball: How to Decorate, now titled How to Redecorate, brings the invaluable advice from the first edition right up to date in line with current trends, including catering for the home-working age. The book reflects the seismic shift in the way we decorate our homes that has taken place…
Enjoy budgeting with this simple fill-in book. Learn how to easily manage your household savings and spendings. Budget book helps you manage your money more effectively through easy recording of your individual and common income, expenses and saving goals.
Kategorier: Hälsa, relationer och personlig utveckling Hus och hem Hushållstips Livsstil, hobby och fritid Självförsörjning och grön livsstil Självhjälp och praktiska råd
Rent hemma med rent miljösamvete! Städningen blir så mycket roligare om den är strukturerad, effektiv och snäll mot vår planet. Detta är något Ellinor Sirén, kvinnan bakom Ekotipset på sociala medier, är en stjärna på, och här har hon samlat alla sina bästa tips och råd i en miljöklok handbok.Lär dig hur du gör dina…
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the authors of The Home Edit and The Home Edit Life and hosts of the Netflix series Get Organized with The Home Edit, comes a guide to the most important phase of getting organized: staying that way.It's one thing to get organized, but how do you make those systems stick? The Home Edit…
Bestselling 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…
These 50 excellent–and sometimes off-the-wall–tips will help you stay warm, indoors and out. When the temperature drops and fuel prices are going through the roof, you need all the help you can get to preserve your body temperature. Whether you choose to slide your frozen feet under your partners posterior, or get…
Acclaimed 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…
Smaller = Smarter. Smaller homes like cabins and cottages are becoming more popular due to economic factors, smaller family sizes, tighter building lots, and the desire to use fewer natural resources and build sustainably. These days, builders and designers alike are getting creative and employing all their best tricks…
Everyone needs more storage—whether for household items and kitchenwares, books and other media, or just plain stuff. That’s why building bookcases, built-ins, and cabinets is so popular among carpenters and woodworkers, whether the project is a simple shelved built-in or a high-style bookcase. Although building a…