The world of home entertainment is changing rapidly, and consumers have a wide range of options. This book will guide readers through all the aspects of creating a beautiful and comfortable home theatre that elegantly takes advantage of media-related emerging technologies and furnishings. Starting with a "whole interior" approach to home entertaining, the book takes readers step by step through an examination of current technology, space planning, acoustics, functionality, lifestyle, and overall aesthetics with the goal of planning and designing an entertainment system that's right for you. All types of spaces are addressed, from small urban apartments to spacious, multipurpose living areas to full-blown dedicated theatre spaces.
Japan embodies the fascinating cross-section of a countryendowed with a rich and varied culture, firmly imbued withtraditional knowledge, skill and experience. The book features 50of the best of Japanese interior design trends in Japan indifferent categories such as offices, bars, culture, living andshopping, from traditional tatami to modern minimal. The interiorspresented in this book offer a glimpse into the eastern design andits philosophy of simplicity: the use of neutral and natural colorsto minimize feelings of clutter and the color black to lenddefinition and form; furthermore, it reveals the ingenious,minimalistic way of living and being.
Alberto Pinto has infused contemporary flair into these—hismost recent—interiors, which are the most innovative of his lengthycareer. This sumptuously illustrated book features Alberto Pinto’slatest and most spectacular interiors. A diverse range of locationsare explored, from contemporary apartments in New York and Londonto an English castle. Fans of Pinto’s elegant and refined interiorswill find new ideas, while new readers will be drawn to hisinnovative designs. Bringing fresh inspiration to establisheddesign principles, Pinto excels at creating a perfect harmony ofvolume and space. In Alberto Pinto Today, the designer continues todefy ascribed categories and dismiss common ...
Cut and Fold Techniques for Promotional Materials is a uniquecollection of over 40 attention-grabbing cut-and-fold designs thatwhen printed and illustrated form memorable give-aways to promoteand advertise services and products. The book provides a one-stopsource for novelty promotional materials, many appearing in printfor the first time. Some designs are interactive toys that turninside out or reveal hidden faces when played with, others are morepractical, offering ingenious ways to fold-up letters, brochuresand posters, or to create novelty envelopes and leaflets. All thedesigns will enhance a message or presentation, grabbing attentionin ways that simple printing can never achieve. Following theelegant, easy-to-follow style of Paul Jackson's other titles forLaurence King, Cut and Fold Techniques for Promotional Materials isan essential resource for marketing professionals and designstudents, and an inspirational guide to anyone looking to enhancethe presentation of their product or service.
Provence is a way of life. Its gardens are visions of paradiserediscovered, its houses--whether looking out over sea, forest, thecountryside, a shady terrace, or a patio full of flowers--reflect asecret harmony between interior and exterior. Today's architectsand interior decorators have in no way renounced Provenandccedil;al tradition, but rather have drawn tried and tested knowledge fromit. They play on the purification of lines, the fluidity of spaces,the rhythm of volumes and the refinement of details. A house inProvence can mean a cardinal's palace, the showcase for acontemporary art collection, or a simple cabin screened by trees.What is important is the spirit of these places, which reflects thegentle way of life that is the specialty of the Midi. This bookfeatures sections on gardens, interiors (including contemporaryhouses, village houses, farmhouses, log cabins and lodges, andhistorical buildings), and useful information on restaurants,hotels and guesthouses, and best sources for authentic decorati
This is a must-have sourcebook for anyone with a garden looking for design ideas. Hundreds of colour illustrations by leading photographer, Andrea Jones, are cleverly arranged to offer the reader thousands of possible design solutions. Gardens from all parts of the world are included America, France, Sweden, Germany, Holland, England by some of the very best garden designers. And alongside little-known examples of private gardens are celebrated public spaces such as Parc André Citro?n and Jardin Atlantique as well as show gardens Chelsea Flower Show, International Garden Festival, Hampton Court, Chaumont. The first part looks at garden details listing design features that act either as connecting or dividing elements. Connect includes some of the more basic features, such as lawns, decking and gravel gardens, before covering paths, steps, avenues, gates, bridges and much more besides. Divide then looks at elements that can be used to create rooms within gardens, such as hedges, walls, fences, screens,
By the time of the great Paris Exhibition of 1925, the ideathat an interior and its furnishings should form a completedesign--a "total look"--dominated the thinking of both designersand their sophisticated clients. In the later 1920s and 1930s,whole studios were established, notably in France and the UnitedStates, to serve the needs of a design- and style-conscious middleclass intent on showing off its newly refined taste for thingsmodern and exotic: the richly lacquered screen, the tubular steelchair, the vivid geometric carpet. Art Deco Interiors documentsthis flourishing of design ingenuity in Europe and America. Usingcontemporary photographs and illustrations of interiors, juxtaposedwith modern photographs
"The BIM Handbook is an extensively researched andmeticulously written book, showing evidence of years of work ratherthan something that has been quickly put together in the course ofa few months. It brings together most of the current informationabout BIM, its history, as well as its potential future in oneconvenient place, and can serve as a handy reference book on BIMfor anyone who is involved in the design, construction, andoperation of buildings and needs to know about the technologiesthat support it. The need for such a book is indisputable, and itis terrific that Chuck Eastman and his team were able to step up tothe plate and make it happen. Thanks to their efforts, anyone inthe AEC industry looking for a deeper understanding of BIM nowknows exactly where to look for it."-AECbytes book review, August28, 2008( www.aecbytes.com/review/2008/BIMHandbook.html ) Discover BIM: A better way to build better buildings Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers a novel approach todesign, construction
The eighteenth century was a period of great inventiveness andoriginality in French decorative arts, and its crowning achievementwas the creation and decoration of the domestic interior. Stylessuch as the Regency, rococo, neoclassical revival and "styleetrusque" transformed the appearance of the great houses of Franceand were widely copied throughout Europe. Using the craftsmen andskills originally brought into France from Italy and the LowCountries to serve the Sun King, French aristocrats and financierscreated in their Paris Hotels and country chateaux interiors of anunprecedented elegance and sophistication. The same can be said ofthe works of art with which they furnished these rooms - decoratedfurniture, gilt-bronzes, silver, the finest porcelain, of whichnone was finer than Sevres, tapestries and carpets, and beautifulsilks. This book discusses the creation and contents of many suchinteriors, including some that have never been photographed before.Using contemporary inventories, letters and journ
Guinness World Records 2009 continues to build on the intriguing, informative, inspiring and instructional records and superlatives that have made Guinness World Records one of the most famous brands and an annual best-seller around the world. This year, we've created a revolutionary new design and filled it with more records than ever before. And the 2009 edition will have two gatefold spreads and over 20 pages of special records all with 3-D photos, which can be viewed with enclosed 3-D glasses!! Combined with a new, research-tested, eye-catching cover, over 1,000 new records and 100% new photos, this year's edition once again sets out to be the best Guinness World Records book ever!!
The fourth title in a successful series, this new bookcelebrates the enduring popularity of nautically inspiredinteriors, with a French twist. Azure blue skies and sparklingwaves on the horizon are the perfect counterpoints to these cozyinteriors inspired by life at the seaside. Sundrenched terraces areaccessorized with nautical details including smooth pieces of seaglass, rows of sand dollars, and miniature sailboats on thewindowsill. Driftwood centerpieces remind us of the beauty andsimplicity of nature. A collection of oars propped in a cornerforms a rustic sculpture, and the wide stripes of the lounge chairsbeckon, evoking the laid-back allure of warm weather. The rooms areequally inviting with earth tones and bright touches, accessorizedwith the classically popular iconsvintage buoys, replicalighthouses, fishing nets, starfishthat carry the theme throughoutthe home. Natural wood finishes set the tone and are the perfectcomplement to canvas-inspired upholstery and crisp linens in thefresh hues of summert
Book De*ionJack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have inspired millions with their timeless tales of everyday life. Now they team with noted women's issues expert Stephanie Martson for the first new book series in the Chicken Soup line. Extraordinary recipes for living will improve lives in nine simple steps. Women will benefit from getting to know themselves in a journal that truly celebrate life. The basic premise of the Chicken Soup seriesthe power of friendship， the joy of the small moment， and importance of relationships ： has been reborn into a step-by-step primer for a better life. The advice in Life Lessons is aimed specifically at women and their everyday concerns， such as finding time， making ends meet and balancing priorities; it is straightforward yet perceptive， and combined with powerful stories， it overflows with inspiration and direction for creating a significant life. Book Dimensionlength.
30-minute training DVD contains bonus material specifically for your German Shepherd Dog! Dog behavioral trainer Peggy Moran shows you how properly training your German Shepherd makes your best friend a Happy Healthy Pet for life. To know a German Shepherd Dog is to love a German Shepherd Dog--those upright ears, piercing eyes that can see into your soul, that shiny black saddle sitting above sturdy, yet graceful, legs. It's no wonder the German Shepherd is one of the most popular breeds on the planet. Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your best friend even better. Inside, you'll find: Characteristics to look for when choosing a German Shepherd. A list of supplies you'll need before you bring her home. Advice on grooming, feeding, and training. A reproducible pet-sitter chart to keep track of important information. A bonus DVD shows you that educating your German Shepherd posit
Extraordinary seascapes, a rigorous climate, a fascinatingamalgamation of cultures, endless summer days and long winternights these are just some of the factors that have combined todetermine the distinctive architecture and way of living that arethe essence of Baltic style. Baltic Homes features over twentyhouses from this fascinating part of northernmost Europe, paintinga sometimes nostalgic, sometimes resolutely modern picture of thearea.With over 260 colour photographs by distinguished photographerS??lvi dos Santos, this engrossing and seductive book is theperfect window onto a distinctive and beautiful way of life.
After the massive commercial pet food recall in 2007, you're probably concerned about why to feed your dog or cat. The Natural Pet Food Cookbook: Healthful Recipes For Dogs And Cats gives you great ways to supplement your pet's primary diet with nutritious meals that you prepare; that way, you're sure your dog or cat gets healthy variety. With nn emphasis on natural ingredients and lots of colorful, fun illustrations, this cookbook gives you: More than 50 vet-approved, pet-tested recipes, ranging from basic kibble to casseroles to stews Tips on cooking techniques, food selection, and more Info on storing and freezing your homemade pet foods Details about the nutritional requirements of dogs and cats Warnings about potentially harmful foods
While historical reports of container gardening go back thousands of years, over the last half-century, this unique form of husbandry has blossomed into a pastime enjoyed by hobbyists worldwide. Millions have discovered the immense satisfaction to be found in growing something beautiful, in creating interesting combinations of plants, experimenting with new plants, and getting to know plants more intimately than they ever could with plants in the ground. Written by leading gardening journalist Bill Marken and the experts of the National Gardening Association, Container Gardening For Dummies is the ultimate guide to cultivating charming gardens in everything from a redwood window box to a hanging basket to an old pair of cowboy boots. It fills you in on how to: Grow almost anything in a container Make greens flourish on roofs, balconies, and windowsills Create a one-of-a-kind garden using classic and offbeat containers Use the best fertilizing and watering techniques for your climate
Fortuny-the most beautiful, timeless and unique fabrics in theworld. -Brian D. Coleman Manufactured in Venice, Italy, textiles byFortuny have borne the standard of quality and excellence for ahundred years. For walls, sofas, pillows, draperies, bed coverings,tablecloths, and even napkins, the sumptuous art of Fortunytextiles has been decorating old world and new world homes forgenerations. In Fortuny Interiors, gracious homeowners have openedtheir doors so we can take a peek at these fabulous designs.Through luscious photographs and vivid de*ions, we can almostfeel the weave and smell the dyes. Contemporary modern condos,elegant historic homes, and metropolitan apartments all wearFortuny in luxurious high style. Brian D. Coleman is the author ofBarry Dixon Inspirations, Farrow Ball: The Art of Color,Scalamandré, Window Dressings, Cottages, and Barry Dixon Interiors,among other home design books. He writes for Old House Interiorsand other magazines. He divides his time between New York andSeattle. Erik Kva
Tasha Tudor's poignant art has fascinated adults and childrenfor decades. Her nineteenth-century New England lifestyle islegendary. Gardeners are especially intrigued by the profusion ofantique flowers -- spectacular poppies, six-foot foxgloves, andintoxicating peonies -- in the cottage gardens surrounding herhand-hewn house. Until now we've only caught glimpses of TashaTudor's landscape. In this gorgeous book, two of her friends, thegarden writer Tovah Martin and the photographer Richard Brown, takeus into the magical garden and then behind the scenes. As we revelin the bedlam of Johnny-jump-ups and cinnamon pinks, the intricacyof the formal peony garden, and the volumptuousness of her heirloomroses, we also learn Tasha's gardening secrets. How does she coaxforth her finicky camellia blossoms in the dead of a Vermontwinter? How does she train that fantastic topiary to model for herartwork? How can she keep her crown imperials from tumbling in thewinds? Tasha's garden reflects a wealth of family lore,
The ultimate architectural reference work (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) This is the be-all-end-all reference work for architecture in the 20th century. From Frank Lloyd Wright to Gaudi to Frank O. Gehry to Shigeru Ban and all the best stuff in between, it's all here. The chronologically organized chapters put it all into perspective, illustrated by hundreds of large-format photos as well as a plenitude of drawings and floor plans. The biographical appendix covers all of the century's greatest architects, including today's new talents. This special expanded edition, presented in two volumes packaged in a slipcase, brings our classic title up to date with coverage up until the present day, more color photos, more architect biographies, and new chapters on recent architectural trends and movements.
Swedish country houses are among Europes best-kept secrets.Little known to the outside world and rarely illustrated, theysurvive in surprisingly large numbers, often with their originalfurniture and decoration. This book is the first to tell theirstory. The twenty examples examined in detail range in type fromroyal palace to farmhouse, and in date from 15th-century Torpa to19th-century Stjernsund. They all reflect the talents of manyimportant architects and designers who together forged adistinctive national style.
Beijing is an exuberant, bewildering city of contrasts,torn between the pull of modernity and centuries of dynastic tradition. Taking its readers beyond the mustsee attractions on every tourist itinerary, Beijing Chic explores the city's sprawling parks, bustling outdoor markets, winding back alleys and expansive suburban retreats, at the same time as it showcases some of its most sophisticated and innovative hotels, restaurants, spas, shops, bars and galleries. Featured alongside the capital's oldest and newest icons are sections devoted to its history, culture and cuisine, revealing the many faces and personalities that define Beijing, and shedding light on the allure it continues to hole for people all over China and even across the world.
The Way We Live" transcends all other style books to revealglobal connections and patterns in home decoration. This world tourof interior design elements is lavishly presented in more than1,000 colour photographs; fabrics, textures and ornamental detailsreflect the complexity of different spaces and lifestyles, offeringcountless ideas for self-expression. Beautiful and practical, 'TheWay We Live' is much more than a decorating guide it is a designfor living.
This volume which is part of the Interior Design seriescrosses the threshold to reveal an evocative and inspiringcombination of the traditional and the contemporary ? from thefloral and romantic to the bold, playful and quirky Britishinteriors juxtaposed with soft colored textiles and walls of modernart. This book compilation features 50 of the best British interiordesign projects in different categories to reflect the deeplyentrenched history and such familiar-to-the-point-of-predictableiconography that stand at the leading edge of interior design.British Interior Design embraces international styles andinfluences as much as its own.
