Blk Mkt Vintage
This one-of-a-kind treasure trove of Black cultural ephemera, from the entrepreneurs behind the vintage shop BLK MKT Vintage, expands on their mission to curate vintage objects that tell Black stories and celebrate the contributions Black people have made to our American consciousness. Jannah Handy and Kiyanna Stewart have spent years scouring piles, stacks, bookshelves, and dilapidated boxes in search of themselves and their history, Black history. Through their Brooklyn brick-and-mortar BLK MKT Vintage and online shop, they have uncovered tens of thousands of items including vintage literature, vinyl records, clothing, art, decor, furniture and more. BLK MKT Vintage: Reclaiming Objects and Curiosities That Tell Black Stories invites readers into Handy and Stewart's work and partnership as they pick, collect, curate, design, and reimagine futures for the objects of the past. Brimming with more than 300 photographs of vintage pieces of ephemera, the book is a beautiful, ephemeral object itself calling to mind a scrapbook or family album that has a surprise on every page whether that's 1972 celluloid pins from Shirley Chisholm's presidential campaign, early 1800's hand-drawn maps of the African continent, or 1920's bound yearbooks from various HBCUs. The book also explores the various concepts that ground Handy and Stewart's work; interviews with Black archivists, artists, memory workers and collectors - including a foreword from Spike Lee; a look into their private collection of thousands of items they have discovered over the years; an explanation of the different players in the antiques and vintage world; and tips and tricks on how to begin your own collection and curate physical spaces that reflect your identity and experience.
Retreat
From the bush to the beach and mountain ranges in between, Retreat: Inspired Homes and Ways of Living showcases 24 unique homes far from the city limits. No longer reserved for travelers and retirees, the great escape is a dream realized by many busy professionals who crave more space and a slower pace while maintaining their careers. Aside from the uniqueness of the homes, including a Balinese villa, a ski ranch in the Sonoran Desert and a converted bus called Gloria, Retreat also delves into how the owners' lifestyles have changed. What compels someone to pursue a tree-change is at the heart of this book and design expert Lucy Glade-Wright, who swapped her city life for a cabin in an idyllic coastal town, is the perfect guide. Featuring Q&As with the homeowners, Lucy's inspirational styling ideas that can be replicated at home, and stunning photography, Retreat proves greener pastures take various forms and that creating a happier balance might be closer than you think.
Much
An inspirational guide to maximalist decor that encourages readers to tap into their inner-creative and develop their own unique style. Artist, designer and interior stylist Evie Kemp has found increasingly over the years that people want to create a home they love, but are frozen and at times intimidated by rules and trends, generally feeling that they don't possess the skills or confidence to truly express themselves within their own spaces. Evie's wish, through the pages of this inspiring, vibrant book is to allow everyone to explore their own sense of 'home' and to find confidence to create the space they've always desired. Her opinion is that all homes should tell a story, and Much reminds us of the stories we all have to tell--it provides advice, inspiration and guidance to encourage us to create our own story. Alongside an abundance of self-discovery is practical advice for how to create a layered and maximalist home in your own space. From installing a fool-proof gallery wall, to tips for sourcing second-hand, a masterclass on pattern mixing, paint picking, room layout and more. Much is not a 'how-to' guide for a prescriptive style, instead it's filled to the brim with Evie's own take on maximalism, and illustrates her way of helping you discover your own unique style to create a home that is entirely for you.
Machine Tools
This book introduces the applications of Industry 4.0 in machine tools through an overview of the latest available digital technologies. It focuses on digital twinning, communication between industrial controls, motion, and input/output devices, along with sustainability in SMEs.
THE OVEN BOOK - A Home Builders Manual for Brick Ovens
This extensive manual presents 7 models for a brick oven from the simplest and cheapest yet highly efficient model, that can be build in an hour to the heavy, advanced, time- and resource consuming models that will cost you. But compared to finished models these professional builds will cost much less.
Housing Security
I believe that housing is a human right. In the United States, a very wealthy country, there is no excuse for homelessness. Section 8 of the Housing Act that established public housing was revised in 1974 to create an important new program. The revised Section 8 program provided federal funds to help households afford the rent in existing housing. The program also gave developers assistance to create new or renovated affordable housing. I was an advocate for the program when it was enacted in 1974, and I proposed a successful amendment allowing large families to pay only 15 percent of income for rent.The book includes a brief history of earlier housing programs. Then I discuss President Nixon's housing moratorium and the study that led to Section 8. I have a chapter about Carla A. Hills, President Ford's housing Secretary, who was very effective and productive.A case study shows how Section 8 helped performing artists, leading to the revival of Times Square in Manhattan. In other chapters, I analyze costs and the budget and discuss President Reagan's unfortunate programmatic changes. I include brief interviews with seven Section 8 tenants from New York, Washington State, and Florida. The final chapter is a summary of my recommendations for expanding and improving the current program.
Mid-Century Modern Living
In this beautifully photographed book, Keith and Mark of Mini Moderns show you how to create a timeless mid-century look in your own home. Keith and Mark of Mini Moderns refer to their design ethos as 'pattern with a story'. In this beautifully photographed book, they bring you the stories behind their designs and show you how you can use pattern and mid-century style to tell a story in your own home. Under the Influence explains their "pattern with a story" design ethos and sources of inspiration, ranging from childhood memories to commentaries on popular culture. Elements of Style delves into the cornerstones of mid-century style, from color and pattern to materials and curation. Here for the first time, they share their secrets on how to bring together the things you love. From adapting some slightly unloved mid-century pieces of furniture by reupholstering them or painting them to then combining them with vases or homewares, you can transform a space or a corner of a room. In Get Mini Modernised, specific case studies demonstrate particular looks for introducing cool pattern to your home, from Beatnik Beach House to Scandi Rustic, Seaside Modern to Studio Townhouse.
Housing
Originally published in 1993, this title demonstrated some of the diversity and richness of the research being undertaken in housing at time, which took as its starting point peoples' notion of home and the way in which a sense of home is captured distilled and expressed through various facets of design.
The Home
First published in 1995, this title by by leading theorists and empirical researchers offers an interdisciplinary and multi-cultural spectrum of viewpoints on the study of the home concept. It focuses on refining our concepts of home, our knowledge of the uses of home, and the relationship of home to the study of cultural interpretation.
Shipping Container Homes
Living in a container is the choice for YOU! You can build it QUICKLY, and in total autonomy, it offers a sustainable and ecological lifestyle using renewable energy sources. Most importantly, it costs about 30% LESS than a traditional house without giving up interior design. Containers are modular, stackable, and highly versatile. They also allow you to mix shapes and sizes to get a modern living solution and fully customizable to your tastes and needs.Container homes are becoming increasingly popular because of how green and eco-friendly they are, and many people like you would love to build one yourself with your own hands. However, the majority don't know where to start.Inside this guide, you will discover: Everything you need to know before buying a shipping container, starting with the required permits and the states where you can build your container home.An entire section dedicated to Environmental Sustainability and renewable energy that you can install to make your home completely sustainable.The recommended methods for thermal insulation in container homes to protect against winter cold and summer heat, including the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.The 10 critical construction steps with practical solutions to learn all the things to pay attention to and all the things to avoid.A complete list of construction steps, from site preparation to the door and window installation.A very detailed final FAQ Section to clear up any doubts and have everything clear.The best 10 plans to draw inspiration from to build your container home for every budget and every style.... and much more!This beginner's guide will take you step-by-step through the whole container house construction process, giving you precise, practical, fast, and inexpensive solutions on how to do it in THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY, with no aspect left out.After reading the book you will no longer have any doubts about it, it will explain what risks you may encounter and how to solve them, it will show you where to buy containers and which ones will be most suitable for your use and much more.
Sense of Style
- A beautifully presented volume with 18 new portraits of the homes and workplaces of artists, designers, architects and other creatives from all over the worldThis new book is the long-awaited successor to Rendez-Vous and Visite Privee. Sense of Style showcases artists and creatives who continuously fascinate us - not only because of their creative work, but also because of the inspiring home in which they live and work. The journey begins in the vibrant heart of New York's Tribeca, and finishes in Stockholm, via Antwerp, Copenhagen, Brussels, Berlin, Long Island, Rio de Janeiro, and Milan.
Neighborhood Success Stories
The high cost of building affordable housing in New York, and cities like it, has long been a topic of urgent debate. Yet despite its paramount importance and the endless work of public and private groups to find ways to provide it, affordable housing continues to be an elusive commodity in New York City―and increasingly so in our current economic and political climate. In a timely, captivating memoir, Carol Lamberg weighs in on this vital issue with the lessons she learned and the successes she won while working with the Settlement Housing Fund, where she was executive director from 1983 until 2014. Lamberg provides a unique perspective on the great changes that have swept the housing arena since the curtailment of the welfare state in the 1970s, and spells out what is needed to address today's housing problems.In a tradition of "big city" social work memoirs stretching back to Jane Addams, Lamberg reflects on the social purpose, vision, and practical challenges of the projects she's been involved in, while vividly capturing the life and times of those who engaged in the creation and maintenance of housing and those who have benefited from it. Using a wealth of interviews with managers and residents alike, alongside the author's firsthand experiences, this book depicts examples of successful community development between 1975 and 1997 in the Bronx and on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. In the "West Bronx Story," Lamberg details the painful but ultimately exhilarating development of eighteen buildings that comprise New Settlement Apartments―a dramatic transformation of a devastated neighborhood into a thriving community. In "A Tale of Two Bridges," the author depicts a different path to success, along with its particular challenges. The redevelopment of this area on the Lower East Side involved six different Federal housing programs and consisted of six residential sites, a running track, and a large scale supermarket. To this day, forty years later, all the buildings remain strong.With Neighborhood Success Stories, Lamberg offers a roadmap to making affordable housing a reality with the key ingredients of dogged persistence, group efforts, and creative coalition building. Her powerful memoir provides hope and practical encouragement in times that are more challenging than ever.
The Care and Maintenance of a New England Home
New England Homes are very different from homes in other parts of the country. Though the same may be said for homes in any region, New England Homes definitely have features which are truly their own.Maybe it is the diversity in housing structures that permeate its landscape from coastlines to cities to homes hidden away deep in the woods.Maybe it is the varying ages of homes where New England still has many residences being lived in that are well over 200 years old, homes that are still in the process of being constructed, and homes that are aged everywhere in between.Or maybe it is the unique ways in which New England's homes have been constructed over time with past meeting present in many cases, and truly putting forth end results that are seldom found anywhere else.Whatever the case may be, the "Care & Maintenance" of a New England home is as equally as expansive as these aforementioned defining characteristics which at times seem to be endless!Join Home Improvement Expert Tom Lopatosky as he helps to navigate a wide variety of home improvement-oriented items that EVERY New England Homeowner should be aware of.Running his own Home Improvement company in New England since 1995 has provided Tom as solid a background as one would find in the industry and is the PERECT guide for just this type of a journey! Knowing what to look out for in terms of how to specifically care for your home can be extraordinarily tricky, especially in New England!The aim of this book is to bring to light things the average New England homeowner may not have been aware of and for those veteran homeowners among us, guidance that may not have been thought about for quite some time.Wherever you may fall in your New England homeowner voyage, you are sure to benefit from the items honed in on in this book!
Clutter to Clarity
Are you overwhelmed by the clutter in your house?Piles of papers on the surface, clothes falling from your closet to a jam-packed fridge?If you are stuck on how to tackle your clutter, then this book will offer you practical tips and techniques to declutter and organize your home and create a harmonious living space.This book: - It's an ideal guide to every working woman and a homemaker dealing with the world of home management to turn all her messes into bliss.- It will give you an insight into your shopping needs, spending habits, organizing style, and functionality of the things you own.- It is a perfect helping hand for your struggling wife while she is juggling her chores in a busy life.Clutter to Clarity will direct you step by step to declutter and organize your home by yourself in various easy-to-adopt ways.Read on to find out the 3 hidden treasures of 20:20:20 successes. This book will not only transform your messy house into a functional and captivating space but it will also pave the way for a blissful life.So why wait?Grab a copy to embark on a novel lifestyle and shift your reality from chaos to peace.Let's Declutter, Dream & Design not just your home, but your life.Jyoti Kukadolkar is a Financial analyst turned Process-simplifying enthusiast as she is keen on making daily life easier. Habitually engrossed in why-why analysis, she mostly comes up with creative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. This book is one such result of turning her challenges into easy-peasy systems for home Decluttering and Organising. Residing in Bangalore, she aims to assist her fellow Bangaloreans in achieving a clutter-free home.If she is not working then she can be found singing or writing poems which mostly rhyme. As a vegetable lover from childhood, she loves to develop new vegetable recipes. Having a passion for training, she tries to spread her knowledge on vegetables and loves to call herself an ambassador of vegetables.Her upcoming book is also along the same lines.
The Slow Down
Designer and HGTV personality Leanne Ford shares design secrets and personal reflections on how she creates her warm, chic, and easy-going aesthetic--and how you can do the same Leanne Ford's imperfectly perfect designs inspire more than half a million social media fans daily. In this very personal design book, she shares her decorating philosophy, wry humor, and advice to live by. The Slow Down offers readers an inside look at how Leanne found her "wow does this need work" dream house and then moved (with her family in tow) across the country to turn it into a welcoming home. Her story has a rebellious soul that is refreshingly different from other interior design books: She encourages readers to slow down in their personal environments and celebrate the beauty of everyday moments. The Slow Down's photos and narrative present a home tour like no other, stopping to recount crazy ideas (not always crazy!) and to offer thoughts on what makes a design really good and why Elsie De Wolfe is still right (about most things). You will come away with a new perspective and new ideas on how to make your home more joyful, elevated, and funky, fun, and just right.
English Country House Style
An interior design guide to creating English country house style wherever you may dwell, from property expert Katy Campbell and acclaimed photographer Mark Nicholson The authors of At Home in the Cotswolds return with a new book full of English charm and style savvy. English Country House Style explores the signature rooms and furnishings that are synonymous with this comfortable, sumptuously lived-in look. There are certain motifs unique to English country houses. These may be specific rooms, architectural details, decorative flourishes, or arrangements of furniture, but all are unmistakably synonymous with that peculiar and lovely ideal that is the English home in the countryside. These features are not solely the preserve of large country houses. Many can be found in country cottages as well as stately homes, and most can be recreated by modern homeowners in their own dwellings in urban, suburban, and rural environments. This book explores the iconography of the English country house and lifts the curtain on its interior design secrets, with more than a dozen chapters on various country house motifs, each illustrated with photographs taken in private country homes throughout England. From the boot room to the butler's pantry, from the library drinks table to the kitchen AGA, each chapter unpacks all the little design details for readers who are eager to make the look their own--or simply wish to enjoy a peek at English country life.
An Integrated Approach to Home Security and Safety Systems
This book provides an integrated solution for security and safety in the home, covering both assistance in health monitoring and safety from strangers/intruders who want to enter home with harmful intentions.
Barns and Outbuildings
A fascinating tribute to the beauty of the farm and the ingenuity of the American farmer First published in 1881, Barns and Outbuildings presents dozens of practical examples of barns and outbuildings, both large and small, complete with 250 illustrations, floor plans, and building instructions for easy use. Inside you will find a wealth of design ideas for: Chicken coopsWestern cattle barns with covered stallsPortable pigpens with self-closing doorsDairy, sheep, and horse barnsIce houses and spring housesSmoke housesGranariesDog, bird, and pigeon housesAnd much more!Also included are tips on how to choose the correct foundation and materials for your structure and how to consider the overall aesthetics of your farm when planning your new building. Combining sturdy practicality with fine craftsmanship, Barns and Outbuildings is an excellent homesteading helper that will engage new audiences, from builders to history buffs to craft lovers.
Guide to Western Architecture
Originally published in 1958, A Guide to Western Architecture charts the origins of the system of architectural design that was perfected in Greece, follows its development under the Roman Empire and describes the achievements of the Byzantine architects.
House Out of Factory
Originally published in 1946, when Britain was facing a post-war housing crisis, this book dealt with the issue of the factory-produced house in being part of the solution for housing people in an affordable manner and a short time-scale.
Colorful Living
Learn how to use color to create a vibrant living space, a wardrobe you love, and a life filled with wonder in this practical guide from the color expert and DIY maven behind The Crafted Life. Color can influence your feelings, affect your moods, control how you interact with your home, and even change how you feel about yourself. In Colorful Living, writer, photographer, and professional color consultant Rachel Mae Smith explains why color is so powerful and how you can use it to brighten up your world. After a fascinating (and painless!) introduction to color theory, Rachel takes you step by step through your home (walls, furniture, decor, art), your closet (clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories), and other aspects of your lifestyle, sharing simple, creative, and fun ways to add pops of your desired colors everywhere. Identify your favorite shades and create a calming reading nook, a power outfit, or an entryway that makes guests feel welcome. Easy-to-follow exercises help you define your personal color palette and inspire you to harness the power of color in your life. Rachel's ideas are accessible, affordable, and designed for longevity--because when you mindfully choose items based on colors and styles that make you happy (versus those that social media says you should buy), you're more likely to love what you have. This one-of-a-kind, vividly illustrated guide to color will help you liven up your life, whether you love chartreuse, light gray, hot pink, haint blue--or all four at the same time.
The Soulful Cottage
Far from folksy, today's cottages are simple yet layered, airy yet enlivened with personal details. Learn to recreate this soulful style at home with best-selling author Fifi O'Neill. The Soulful Cottage embraces cherished ideas--home, family, comfort, and style--that are near and dear to our hearts. From bustling cities to idyllic rural settings and seashores, Fifi explores an approach to decoration that is both current and familiar. In the first half of the book, Elements, she considers the essential ingredients: tactile materials, soft colours, handwoven textiles, and homemade items. She then visits 12 enchanting homes, including an upcycler's paradise in California, a coastal hideaway in New England, and a jewelry designer's elegant abode in New Mexico. Though always warm and inviting, these cottages have a quiet sophistication that is collected, curated, and considered. Their owners share an appreciation for heritage and a fresh, inspiring take on cottage living. The Soulful Cottage looks beyond passing trends to highlight varied, thoughtful interiors crafted with intention and authenticity. It is easy to understand why this enduring aesthetic is here to stay.
Ultimate Guide: Wiring, Updated 10th Edition
The most recent edition to the best-selling wiring manual, Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 10th Edition demystifies home wiring and residential electrical systems with easy-to-understand language, step-by-step photography, and detailed illustrations. Homeowners and DIYers will learn how their home's electrical system works from the inside out and how to complete installations and repairs. This project-based book shows how to select the right cable, wires, and other equipment, and how to run wiring through walls and between floors. Projects guide the reader through installing switches, outlet receptacles, electrical appliances, and lighting systems. The book also shows how outdoor lighting, including security and low-voltage systems, can help homeowners improve and illuminate the exterior areas around their homes. This most recent edition has been updated with the latest information on everything from the National Electrical Code standards and smart home automation to renewable energy, LED wafer lighting, dimmer switches, new indoor and outdoor emergency systems, and more.
Inside Paris
An exclusive view inside the beautiful houses of Parisian interior and fashion designers, artists and influencers, expertly curated by photographer and author Ricardo Labougle. Celebrated photographer and author Ricardo Labougle takes us on an odyssey through the most superbly decorated homes in Paris. Labougle's striking photography highlights the rich variety of Paris interiors--from classical and rococo styling to more modern interpretations of decor. However inspiration strikes, a Paris interior will rise magnificently to the occasion, as demonstrated by internationally-acclaimed Jacques Grange's contemporary apartment situated in a Regency palace, the innovative rustic modernism of Studio KO, Vincent Darr矇's breathtaking painted wall designs, which combine XVIII-century and 1920s styles, and Jacopo Etro's architecturally exquisite space, enhanced by mid-century d矇cor and filled with objets d'art. With previously unseen interiors to discover, the magic of Paris is expertly captured in this magnificent volume that offers an insider's view of how these creators live and work, with observations that are unique to these individuals alone.
Everybody's Building Code 2024
Everybody's Building Code is a textbook that helps you understand and use the International Residential Code. The extensive Table of Contents and Index help you find the IRC provisions you need. The easy to read text and over 850 illustrations and pictures help you understand the often confusing IRC. Everybody's Building Code is for home inspectors, homeowners, real estate agents, contractors, students, instructors, and everybody who wants to have a safe home. This book is also a great study guide for those who wish to take exams such as the National Home Inspector Examination, state contractor license exams, and certification exams offered by the International Code Council.
Remanufacturing and Advanced Machining Processes for New Materials and Components
Remanufacturing and Advanced Machining Processes for Materials and Components presents current and emerging techniques for machining of new materials and restoration of components, as well as surface engineering methods aimed at prolonging the life of industrial systems.
The Perfect Room
Flanigan delivers for every homeowner detailed, expert guidance for designing each part of the house, from living rooms to closets, kitchens to baths. Flanigan looks at the home on a room-by-room basis, identifying common design challenges, offering solutions on how to create rooms that are aesthetically pleasing and efficient. With examples chosen from her work, she shares seasoned wisdom and creative approaches to every decision ranging from building materials and architectural details to furnishings, color, textiles, accessories, and organization. While her first book The Beauty of Home spelled out her philosophy of design, this new tome provides illustrated examples of design ideas and applications for each room in the house, inspiring readers to create spaces that exceed expectations. Her firm collaborates on projects from Jackson Hole to Miami. Rooms from contemporary to traditional-style homes are featured including the sun-drenched great room of a Shingle-style house in the Hamptons, a rustic-chic dining room with stone floors and a weathered wood ceiling in Texas, and a paneled living room in Manhattan. For those passionate about interiors and architecture, this wealth of design ideas is a great resource.
Homesteading For Beginners
Homesteading is more than just a lifestyle; it's a profound way of living that draws on both historical tradition and modern self-sufficiency. Originating from the Homestead Act of 1862, which offered land to settlers willing to cultivate and improve it, homesteading has evolved into a contemporary movement that celebrates independence, sustainability, and a deep connection to the land.At its core, homesteading embodies the pursuit of self-reliance. It involves cultivating a piece of land, growing one's own food, raising livestock, and minimizing dependence on external systems and resources. The homesteading lifestyle often integrates various practices, such as gardening, animal husbandry, food preservation, and resource management, all aimed at creating a more self-sufficient and sustainable way of life.For many, the allure of homesteading lies in its promise of a simpler, more fulfilling existence. The modern homesteader seeks not only to escape the frenetic pace of contemporary life but also to reconnect with the rhythms of nature. This lifestyle offers the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of food production, environmental stewardship, and the value of hard work. It provides a tangible way to make a positive impact on the environment while fostering a sense of personal achievement and satisfaction.Homesteading appeals to a diverse range of individuals, from those disillusioned with the complexities of urban living to those who feel a calling to return to their agrarian roots. It can be a response to various challenges, including rising living costs, environmental concerns, and a desire for greater autonomy. Whether undertaken on a small city plot or a sprawling rural property, homesteading is characterized by its adaptability and the personal commitment of those who choose it.However, the journey into homesteading is not without its challenges. It requires a significant investment of time, effort, and resources. Homesteaders must navigate the complexities of land management, acquire a broad skill set, and often face isolation from conventional societal structures. The transition involves learning how to manage diverse tasks such as growing crops, raising animals, and preserving food, all while balancing the demands of daily life.
Book Nooks
Home is where the books are. This inspiring home decor book is brimming with photos of cozy places to read and creative ways to display books at home. For stylish bookworms and bookish stylists, this covetable home d矇cor book merges the literary appeal of Jane Mount's bestselling Bibliophile with the aspirational allure of Emily Henderson's bestselling Styled. Discover beautiful bookshelves adorned with lovely objets d'art, handsome home libraries with snug armchairs, reading areas for kids that ignite the imagination, and cookbook corners in quaint kitchens--and learn to replicate these in your own space. From bedside tables to bar carts, leather-bound collections to color-coded shelves, here are book nooks and styling techniques for every room and aesthetic. Reading lists from Gillian Flynn, Jasmine Guillory, Alex Elle, Joanna Goddard, Nik Sharma, and more offer plenty of recommendations for stocking your shelves (and your TBR list). In a stunning package with a tasteful hint of gold foil on the case, this sumptuous book is perfect for browsing, displaying on a coffee table, or gifting to the reader, book lover, designer, or creative in your life. Filled with clever design ideas and dreamy spaces, Book Nooks is an irresistible invitation to curl up with a book, whether this one or another. BOOK NOOKS FOR EVERYONE: Organized by type of book nook--from cookbook nooks to kid nooks, gardener nooks to neutral nooks--and featuring a range of home aesthetics, including colorful, contemporary, cozy, and whimsical, there is plenty of inspiration here for all readers. BEAUTIFUL TO GIFT AND DISPLAY: Book Nooks makes a lovely gift for design enthusiasts and book lovers. Not only is it filled with original ideas for styling your book collection, but it acts as an eye-catching d矇cor object itself. Display it on a coffee table alongside a candle, decorative tray, or book-themed vase. INSPIRING AND EASY-TO-ACHIEVE: The styling ideas included in these pages are original yet easy to recreate at home: Fill a nonworking fireplace with paperbacks; stack oversized books to create a stool or end table; turn your book pages out for a neutral shelf; frame vintage cookbook pages for one-of-a-kind artwork. Discover tons of ideas that can be incorporated into your home, no matter the aesthetic or budget. READING LISTS FROM LUMINOUS VOICES: In addition to beautiful interior shots, you'll find book lists, including Gillian Flynn's favorite mysteries, Alex Elle's most trusted books on healing and self love, Jasmine Guillory's must-have romance novels, Nik Sharma's most used cookbooks, PEN America's recommended banned books, and more. Fill your shelves with their book recs and discover a new favorite! Perfect for: Reading enthusiasts, book lovers, and book club members Design aficionados, stylists, people interested in home decor Followers of BookTok and people who post "shelfies" Fans of Bibliophile, Bibliostyle, Styled, or Art of the Bar Cart Shoppers looking for a birthday, housewarming, or anytime gift for a bookish friend Readers of Cup of Jo, Book Riot, Downtime on Substack, Design*Sponge, or Dwell
The Home Reset
When life happens, an Insta-worthy organized closet is not worth striving for...but, your home can still be your soft place to land. Karissa Barker (@karissaathome) loves to pore over aesthetic home organization and d矇cor books. But to be perfectly honest, none have ever given her the tools to change the way things work in her home. Most are little more than a motivational speech with pretty pictures. When she was new to keeping house and life got extra busy or overwhelming, she wished she had someone to hold her hand and give her not just a visual guide, but habits and strategies for a better, easier path to an organized home. After years of experimentation and finding out what works, Karissa offers just that in The Home Reset. This indispensable guide collects the essential strategies and skills you can rely on to make any space--apartment, condo, or house--cleaner and better organized on a daily basis. Moving through each key room or space, Karissa outlines everything that even the busiest of families can do, always starting with key resets and then exploring the habits and techniques for that space: Kitchen and Dining: Short and long resets, how to join the clean sink club, countertop strategies, how to involve kids, creating easy cleaning stations, considering organization and flow, eliminating clutter, how to clean countertops based on material, how to clean flooring, tips for dishes/pots/pans, creating storage in challenging spaces Living Room: Full living room reset and nightly resets, key habits to keep the living room livable, toy management and storage, functional furniture, special items (remotes, books, etc.) and storage, how to clean carpets and rugs, how to clean couches and chairs, how to keep ceiling fans (and lights) cleanBedroom: Morning and quick resets, habit stacking in the bedroom, creating organization systems that work based on your closet considerations, how to wash bedding and mattresses, how to make a bed, how to fold clothes, a closet reset, how to maximize space in a small closet, closet systems, closet habitsBathroom: Quick reset and nightly reset, habits for wiping and clearing, how to involve kids in the clean bathroom battle, caddies and undersink storage systems, special section on kids' toys, makeup and personal care storage, how to organize toiletries, how to clean showers and baths, disinfecting vs. cleaning Entry Spaces: Quick and weekly resets, habits for shoes/keys/entry objects, shoe and coat storage with and without a closet, considering entry flow, mail storage, backpacks and special considerations, how to rotate clothes and shoesLaundry and the Laundry Room: The laundry room reset (or the laundry space reset depending on your area), habits to keep laundry from taking over, key products and items for doing laundry, laundry basket options, weekly strategies, how to clean the washer and dryer, DIY laundry detergent recipe, stain removal guide, how to wash different itemsKids' Spaces: Resets for parents and kids, helping kids create habits for a cleaner room, morning and nightly routines, creative toy storage, bedding options, cleaning up kid-centric messes, toy rotation, problem areas, how to clean and sanitize toysAdditionally, you'll find a chapter of core skills, hacks, and tips for extra-challenging seasons of life. And a robust appendix, complete with many of Karissa's popular checklists and printables, provide reusable material week after week. So ditch the frustration and jump in with a home reset!
Simply Sustainable
Have you ever wondered how to bring sustainability practices into your own life but found the whole idea overwhelming? Simply Sustainable: Simple Behaviors for Sustainable Living brings an easy transformative approach to embrace healthier choices through weekly facts and simple action steps. Designed for families, this book provides encouragement and hope for creating a sustainable future.
Coming Home
A celebration of the innovative, artisanal, and sustainable living exemplified by contemporary Dutch interiors. With a carefully curated collection of interiors, including historic canal houses, restored farms, and green homes, belonging to interior designers, product designers, architects, and artists, this book showcases creative and resourceful living. These properties have been created or renovated and brought into the twenty-first century with typical Dutch style and sensibility--environmentally friendly, imaginative uses of space filled with color and charm and never to be taken too seriously. Each home in the book reflects the personality and spirit of the people who inhabit it. From furniture designer Valentin Loellman's handcrafted interiors in a traditional worker's cottage on the Maas river to fiber artist Claudy Jongstra's farmhouse in Friesland where indigo dye plants grow in the biodynamic garden, Coming Home illustrates fun ideas and easy ways to incorporate individual style into your surroundings. Whether it's the traditional "lowlands" aesthetic of combining old and new, faded and inviting, into a casual chic or a quirky reinvention of a space that reveals a touch of eccentricity, this book illustrates why the Netherlands is truly loved by so many and can be an inspiration to us all.
The Irish Country House
A unique presentation of Irish country house interiors, combining well-preserved historic estates with adventurous contemporary restorations, celebrating some of the most characterful houses in Ireland. Forgoing the criteria of stateliness and opulence, this book is an exploration of the most captivating and unusual interiors in Ireland. Whether in the transformation of a derelict estate, the preservation of an historic hunting lodge, or the re-creation of a Gothic fantasy, each of the homes in this extraordinary book reflects a renewed vitality in the contemporary approach to Irish country houses. Rich in detail and varied in scope, the houses reveal a refreshing dynamism in their decoration by equally diverse owners--from the ornate refurbishment of a castle by a Mexican financier to the bold palette of a contemporary artist's renovation to an Elizabethan Revival house. The sparse interiors of a mansion in Westmeath reflect its painstaking restoration by descendants of the original owners, and at Coollattin--Ireland's largest country house, part restored, part still in disrepair--the building's baroque splendor is amplified by its raw, unfinished state. Accompanying photography of the houses made specially for the book, the author guides readers through fifteen exceptional spaces, elucidating the remarkable aspects of each--and in doing so celebrates the unexpected eclecticism and reinvigorated spirit of Ireland's historic interiors.
Artful Home
Artist, designer, and tastemaker Young's first book celebrating his homes and showcasing his distinct design aesthetic, with its emphasis on serene and modern classicism. Young has built a strong following both for his fine art and his beautiful homes. In his first book, he invites readers into his world, answering their most-asked questions: "How do I create a uniquely beautiful home?" and "How can I be creative in the approach to my home's look?" The book is arranged by the five guiding principles Young lives by: palette, texture, form, layers, and nostalgia. Whether creating a painting, designing a room, styling a vignette, or entertaining family and friends, these elements are essential to his work. The book shows readers how Young uses these concepts in his decorating, detailing his philosophy and overall creative approach as an artist and designer, and how they, too, can lean on them to curate beautiful environments. Rich with new, serenely stunning images of his townhouse in DC and his never-before-seen country house in Virginia, Sycamore House, the book also features beautiful images of Young's portraiture, collages, and abstracts, as well as flower arrangements, textiles, and ceramics. Ultimately, this book will inspire readers to establish their own point of view and translate it across any creative project they pursue, to create a life that is artful, beautiful, and unique.
Blenheim
The most important, most visited, and most renowned of all of Britain's stately homes, Blenheim has been home to the Churchill family for more than 300 years. Regarded as perhaps the greatest of the stately homes and the finest example of baroque architecture in Great Britain, Blenheim is a treasure of English heritage. In this stunning volume, Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, the twelfth generation of the family, takes us on a privileged tour of the palace. Designed by John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor (a prot矇g矇 of Christopher Wren) in the early 1700s; with stonework, furniture, and tapestries crafted by the best talents of the age; and art and statuary by such notable artists as John Singer Sargent and Joshua Reynolds, Blenheim is filled with artistic commissions that provide a window into the history of England. In addition to the gilded staterooms and acres of landscaped gardens, Spencer-Churchill shows us the family's private apartments, with their secret corridors and history of illustrious guests, as well as the "downstairs" staff area with its iconic bell system. With beautiful photography of the magnificent interiors and priceless collections, and Spencer-Churchill's fascinating text, this volume illuminates Blenheim as it's never been seen before.
Nicole Hollis: Artistry of Home
Celebrated for her "delightfully elegant, understated interiors" (House Beautiful), and her fusing of artisanal elements into a contemporary approach to spaces, Nicole Hollis's second book presents an inspirational look at the role of art and craft in interior design. Focusing on the profound effect that art, craft, and color can play in any interior, this book presents Hollis's masterful new residential projects, in which the curation of art, objects, and custom furnishings are key to the character of the spaces. Spanning homes in New York, California, and Hawaii, each interior reveals a new lesson in the creative and playful juxtaposition of artistic elements. In an elegant townhouse in San Francisco, a striking collection of contemporary paintings contrasts color and dynamism against luxuriously minimal furnishings. A loft in Tribeca pairs the organic forms of naturalistic chandeliers over sleek, modern furniture. And in a dreamlike beach house in Hawaii, custom woodwork brings into the space elements of the sublime nature outside. With contributions from acclaimed artists and artisans whose work has complemented and elevated the spaces--including French artist Ingrid Donat, Italian sculptor Mauro Mori, and art/design practice Studio Job--the book is at once an exhibition of enviably artful interiors and an inspiration for those looking to reinvigorate their homes with art, craft, and design.
At Home in France
In his third book, AD100 and Elle Decor A-List designer Corrigan shares the joys of decorating and living in his Paris apartment and new chateau infectiously inspiring us to design ? la fran癟aise. Having a nineteenth-century apartment in Paris steps from the Trocadero and Eiffel Tower is a dream. So is owning an eighteenth-century chateau in the French countryside known as the "Versailles of the fields." Having both? That's the dreamy escapism found in designer Corrigan's new book, which will enchant Francophiles and design lovers alike with its rich trove of ideas for anyone wanting to decorate in a French-inspired style. In the first section of the book, Corrigan invites readers into his dazzling Paris apartment, walking them through the history of the building and his design plans, from the entryway through the salons, dining room, and bedrooms. In the second part, Corrigan shares his enduring love for French country homes. Traveling through his spectacular new ch璽teau room by room, he tells the story of its purchase, restoration, and decoration. Layered throughout are insights and advice on topics ranging from antiquing in Paris, hanging art in the French style, hosting with panache, and exploring the French countryside. With gorgeous new photography commissioned for the book, this volume is a must for everyone who dreams of living in France and bringing French chic into their own lives.
Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, Updated 6th Edition
Learn how to make both minor and major DIY repairs and improvements that will save you money! No need to hire a plumber, especially in emergencies when you need an immediate fix. This best-selling guide, Ultimate Guide Plumbing, 6th Edition will teach you everything you need to know, from toilet installation and repairs to running underground sprinkler systems for your garden and yard irrigation. This new edition also includes new information on leak detection, mixed water temperature control, alkaline water treatment and scale reduction devices, domestic water heaters, drinking water treatment units and is updated with 2024 National Plumbing Code Standards.
Forever Beautiful
Bestselling author Sikes, now the "standard bearer of great American design" (Architectural Digest), returns with a new book of fresh yet classic American decorating. AD100 and Elle Decor A-List designer and tastemaker Sikes believes there's beauty everywhere: all we have to do is look for it. His classic, livable looks are beloved by celebrities and notables from Reese Witherspoon to Dr. Jill Biden, who hired him to redesign her White House office. In this third book of the Beautiful trilogy, Sikes celebrates a full year of beautiful interiors inspired by nature. Colors, patterns, and textures, including his favorite blue and white, chinoiserie, rattan, gingham, stripes, and more, came from the world outside these rooms. In twelve chapters, he shares inspiration and advice from homes he has designed across America and abroad. There is a house for every month of the year, inspired by the seasons, from April's leafy green Gardens of Versailles-inspired French Chateau-style home outside of Chicago to crisp navy in East Hampton for June, August's homage to the pink sands in Bermuda, and holiday reds for December's Swiss-style chalet on a sweeping horse ranch near Sun Valley, Idaho. Throughout, each house features Sikes's signature touches, inspirational quotes, and tradition updated for today. With all-new light-filled photography by Amy Neunsinger, Forever Beautiful reminds new and returning readers alike of the power of making it beautiful.
Cullman & Kravis: Interiors
Cullman & Kravis, an AD100 Hall of Fame design firm, creates interiors in a fresh traditional style that celebrates color, unique furnishings and finishes, vibrant modern art, and the best antiques. This is their most comprehensive book in many years and celebrates a renowned firm working at the peak of its forty-year practice. Ceaseless in its pursuit to create "an alchemy of old and new," the highly esteemed firm of Cullman & Kravis is renowned for its ability to fashion modern, cohesive, richly layered homes rooted in tradition and the respect for function and decoration. Utilizing their decades of experience, they build out rooms from the finest classical foundations, then infuse bold, stylish, and modish elements, mixing exquisite antiques with contemporary art to create truly dynamic spaces conceived to stand the test of time. The homes in this book (the majority exclusive to the volume) include sumptuous Manhattan apartments, a historic house overlooking the Long Island Sound, a contemporary beach house in the Hamptons, and a modern minimalist Palm Beach waterfront estate. Cullman & Kravis explain their approach to each, from the big picture of client preference to the smallest detail. In the process, they deliver a master class in twenty-first-century design that covers such topics as: creative solutions for imparting personality, texture, and shine, with carpets, fabrics, and finishes; when to use custom furniture and artisanal/craft/art pieces; and when to embellish with standout details and when to keep things subtle. With spectacular photography from Eric Piasecki, this volume will be a must-have for every enthusiast of interior design.
Inspired Interiors
Presenting hundreds of unique, imaginative, inspired, and state-of-the-art rooms designed by leading interior designers, Inspired Interiors brilliantly captures the essence of what luxury living can be. Living Spaces, kitchens, dining rooms, bedroom, bathrooms, outdoor living spaces, and more-all in their named chapters-comprise this collection of breathtaking photographs and insightful commentary that celebrates the artistic contributions of almost 70 of the finest interior designers working today. The inspirations of such professionals as Linda Knight Carr, Carson Guest, Diane Durocher Interiors, Laurie McRae, ML Interiors, and Susan Semmelmann are revealed, as is the amount of work and dedication that went into each project. Spanning, coastal California, Chicago, New England, New York, Washington, DC, Florida, Texas, and many scenic destinations in between, Inspired Interiors provides plenty of design inspiration for the reader's next remodel, renovation, or new build.
Harmony in the Heights
Strata living has become increasingly popular in Australia. People love it for the flexibility, the convenience and the sense of community that it offers. In fact, the demand is so strong that apartments have now surpassed stand-alone housing construction in Australia. And, as I write this book, it's the only thing that's keeping the supply of new housing going; with new planning and development predominantly comprised of low to mid-rise apartment projects.As apartment living expands so does the complexity of associated legislation and strata policies. I wrote this book as an easy-to-understand guide for those trying to navigate the strata space or as a quick reference when they find themselves in a sticky situation.
You have a Good One !
Letting go is a test. Longing makes all things bloom, possessions drag all things into the dust. With my view of nothing, they will also have to see that it is unimportant and they embraced my silence, that nothing is real. We can turn things around, if we also see our own shadows, which uphold this principle. It is not just about possessions. Let us change our inner view.
Flea Market Chic
Bring texture, color and depth to your home and embrace sustainable living with vintage finds. Flea-market finds are the perfect finishing touch to any interiors scheme. In modern rooms, a distressed chair or a vintage mirror bring much-needed character. And in traditional decorating schemes, faded textiles and mismatched china are all part of the charm. Of course, Flea Market Chic is about sustainable recycling, upcycling, and repurposing. But it's also about a sense of history and place, about individuality, and creating a home that reflects your life and personality. Every piece has a story: the colourful jug you found at a car boot fair, the vintage telephone that belonged to a favourite aunt, the little chair you found in a village junk shop, or the old trashcans that have been converted into fashionable zinc planters. In Flea Market Chic, we'll show you how to spot the clever find in a pile of junk, where to look and how to negotiate, how to smarten up (and when not to smarten up) second-hand items, and how to reuse things you already have.
A Kind Life
"A Kind Life takes readers on a personal journey, laying a pathway of how to live more kindly on the earth"--Keegan Kuhn, co-director of Cowspiracy What does it mean to live a kind life? In this inspiring book, a mother-of-two provides a blueprint for how she and her family adopted a sustainable, plant-based lifestyle, sharing the eye-opening facts that convinced her they needed to make a change. Carina Wohlleben grew up at nature's doorstep, in a mountain lodge surrounded by forests and fields where her family grew vegetables and raised animals. Her father, the forester and bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees, taught her about the value of wilderness and the importance of preserving nature for everyone. But it wasn't until she was a new mom that she had an epiphany about how her own daily habits were connected to the ecological crisis we are facing and the importance of living sustainably. After learning that we can reduce our environmental footprint by 25 percent simply by forgoing animal products, she transformed her life, adopting a vegan diet, rethinking all her travel and consumption choices, and rediscovering her connection to nature. Carina writes candidly about the challenges of making this transition as well as the health benefits she and her family noticed after cutting out animal products. She also addresses issues such as unsustainable agriculture and forestry practices, the environmental impact of our transportation and shopping choices, and how slowing down and making do with less is not only better for the planet but improves our own sense of belonging in nature. Carina's account of balancing motherhood with environmental choices is interspersed with profiles of young people around the world who are making a difference. This book is a must-read for anyone who is considering a change, and anyone who believes it's not too late to save the planet.
Ensuring Family Safety
"Ensuring Family Safety: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Loved Ones" is an essential resource for individuals and families seeking to create a secure and nurturing environment for their loved ones. This comprehensive guide delves into various dimensions of family safety, encompassing physical well-being, emotional security, digital safety, and emergency preparedness. From childproofing and home safety to safe sleep practices for infants, from personal safety and self-defense to internet safety and cyberbullying prevention, this book offers practical insights, strategies, and resources to empower readers with the knowledge and tools to proactively safeguard their families. With a proactive and adaptable mindset, this book encourages open communication, community engagement, and a holistic approach to family safety. It addresses the importance of emergency preparedness, safe transportation practices, healthy lifestyle promotion, and the creation of a secure digital environment for the entire family. By embracing the principles and practices outlined in this guide, readers can cultivate an environment where every family member feels protected, supported, and empowered to thrive. "Ensuring Family Safety: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Loved Ones" is a valuable resource for individuals and families committed to promoting the well-being and security of their loved ones. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or concerned family member, this book provides the knowledge and guidance needed to navigate the complexities of family safety in today's dynamic and ever-changing world.
101 Tips for a Zero-Waste Kitchen
Kathryn Kellogg is taking her accessible tips for a zero-waste lifestyle and focusing on the heart of the house. Our kitchens can produce a shocking amount of waste and, even though food scraps may seem harmless, they can't properly decompose in a landfill. What's more: wasting food can strain your wallet. The average American family of four will lose $1,500 annually on food waste. It's time to turn things around! 101 Tips for a Zero Waste Kitchen is your guide to reducing waste in your kitchen. Kathryn will teach you how to buy in bulk, avoid unnecessary packaging, upcycle jars, and more. Plus, she'll give you recipes that make use of your scraps: preserve your lemon peels for extra flavor, create simple syrup from strawberry tops, and revive shriveled mushrooms. With a little work and Kathryn in your corner, you'll have the tools you need to reach the ultimate goal: no produce left behind!
