New in the bestselling "Way We Live" series, is this visuallythrilling exploration of the way people around the world live withcolour. Divided into five main sections, the book showcases Gillesde Chabaneixs eye for the telling use of colour in interiors in amultitude of places and cultures, from startling coastal blues tothe subtle monochromes of minimalist urban styles, from thesumptuous and grand reds and purples of palatial dwellings to thesunlit yellows of country life. Every opportunity to makecross-cultural comparisons and connections is taken within thisbook to provide a truly international vision of the ways in whichlifestyles are reflected in colour.

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.

From the groves and vineyards of Provence to the dry hills ofCalifornia, the farms of Australia and the forests of Canada,Gilles de Chabaneixs stunning photographs capture the distinctiverural architecture, homely decorative schemes, awe-inspiringlandscapes and rustic details that make country living universallydesirable. In this comprehensive exploration of the pleasures ofcountry living, traditional and contemporary elements are treatedwith the same sympathetic eye: an airy, minimalist sitting roomlooks out on an ancient piazza; bunches of herbs and antique toolshang from rough-hewn beams beside a roaring fire; a stone floor,worn smooth with age, shines through the sleek glass top of amodern dining table, where a bowl of fruit from the local marketawaits a guest. More than a comprehensive sourcebook of decorativeideas, for anyone who dreams of living in the country or is luckyenough to live there already this is the ultimate guide to timelessrural living: beautiful, regional and quirkily individual.

Exquisite photography of one of France’s most significanthistorical landmarks. The largest ch?teau in the world still holdsa thousand and one hidden secrets. While Versailles has beendescribed in detail since the reign of Louis XIV, numerousapartments in the palace and their outbuildings are inaccessible tothe public due to their fragility or state of preservation. Fromthe most renowned rooms to the gardens, passing through the Trianonor the Queen’s hamlet, Versailles contains many extraordinarydetails, transformed according to the light or the shadow. Whetherit’s Marie-Antoinette’s boudoir, the wings of the Queen’s theater,or even the Orangerie on a beautiful wintery day, these singularphotographs reveal the many facets of Versailles and offer readersunprecedented access to this historical treasure.

Landscape design history greatly influenced today′s designprocess and design solutions. Illustrated History of LandscapeDesign provides an overview of landscape design, including theiconic spaces throughout the centuries, starting from landscapes inprehistory to current trends in landscape design. Featuringhundreds of masterful, hand–drawn images, this highly visual guideillustrates how the landscape has been shaped over time in relationto human need. In a concise manner, this book helps students andpractitioners gain a critical perspective on how to applyhistorical context to contemporary design challenges.

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.

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.

In scarcely any other European region are techonologicaladvances and contemporary interpretations of tradition in suchharmony and so self-evident as in the Scandinavian countries,Europe's northernmost region. Here, alongside Ikea's mass-produceddesigns, a uniquely creative architecture and design scene hasdeveloped. The frequent utilization of natural and traditionalmaterials allows design trends to emerge that inspire around theworld. Furthermore, this close relationship to nature demands therespectful handling of natural resources. This volume reveals thatit is not only the functionality of the represented interior spacesthat is of foremost importance, but also the skilful handling oflight, color and material. Around 50 recent examples from both theprivate and the public spheres are presented from Sweden, Norway,Denmark, Finland and Iceland.

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 ...

The design of coffee shops is increasingly on the move. Wherecafes have traditionally been viewed as places principally to enjoya coffee, they have evolved to show a broad range ofmultifunctional purposes and amenities: They can, for instance,exist as cozy lunch-time meeting spots before abruptly transforminginto vibrant late-night bars after sundown. Cafe! Best of CoffeeShop Design shows the wide scope of different cafe concepts,including coffee bars as integral parts of cutting-edgemultipurpose buildings, flagship stores and traditional shops witha contemporary twist. The 40 projects featured comprise anextensive variety of designs and styles, ranging from minimalist,strict and reduced, to opulent and extravagant.

This book is packed with ideas for decorating for the fallholidays. Fresh flowers, fruit, and live greenery are combined tocreate beautiful wreaths, swags, garlands, centerpieces, Christmastrees, and more. It's overflowing with beautiful photography toinspire accompanied by text to give tips for incorporating thesedecorating ideas in your home. Robert Waite owns a floral shop and has designed with evergreensfor clients for Christmas, weddings, and other life events for morethan twenty years. He lives in Kaysville, Utah. Celebrate with the lushness of evergreens.

This rich, oversized resource is a treasure trove of ideas forincorporating traditional designs and timeless antiqueembellishments into a modern home. While modern design oftenneglects cultural and artistic heritage in favor of minimalism,Siraudeau demonstrates that it isnt necessary to forgo tradition tocreate a fashionable home. With his eye for idiosyncratic details,Siraudeau has an exceptional flair for finding homes characterizedwith vintage style, where antique objects invoke nostalgia andtime-tested quality. French writer and musician Boris Viandeclared, Any object can be an objet dart once put in a frame, andthis innovative spirit shines through in the one hundred propertiesfeatured here. From 1960s mannequins to antique books to a salvagedParisian streetlamp, any kind of paraphernalia can define andenrich the personality of a home by giving it a history. Styles andperiods dont need to match, because French design is aboutintegrating the unexpected alongside unconventional details to makea mode

The appeal of this extraordinary booklies in its rapt obsession with the detailsof thedomesticinterior,borne out in a wonderfullyrich collection of pictures.These charmingpaintings and watercolo, mostly dating from 1770 to1860 and coming from all over Europe,Russia, and America, recordwith faithful accuracy the shape of a room,the pattern of a carpet,thefurniture, pictures, fabrics, andwall coverings, the hang of thecurtai andthe fall ofthe light they admit.

As the late 20th-century fascination with rounded shapes,organic influences and plastics fades, interior designers areincreasingly drawn to dark colours, polished woods, velvets, furs,leather, dark metals and brick materials with a nostalgic qualitythat were used liberally in centuries gone by. Efforts to shape amore authentic, less austere present by creating an idealizedversion of the past have begun to appear in commercial andresidential design domestically and abroad. Dark Nostalgia presents25 projects that exemplify the smooth incorporation of evocativehistoric details into current interiors. They all demonstrate themany successful ways this trend towards a dark nostalgia has beenincorporated into recent designs.

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 new series about the diversity of regional interiordesign starts with two titles, this one about French interiors.

This impressive and informative case study immerses readers inthe architecture and culture, both past and present, of two ofAmerica's earliest and most luxurious suburbs: Highland Park andUniversity Park, Texas. Illustrated with over 280 speciallycomm

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

This sumptuous book celebrates Eastern elegance as adecorative style and illustrates how it can be achieved in both theEast and the West, from the refined craftsmanship of Thai textilesand ceramics to traditional statuary from Burma and the minimalistperfection of a Japanese apartment. Much of In the Oriental Styleis devoted to innovative Western interiors which draw theirinspiration from Oriental design and objects. A wealth ofindividual pieces antiques, ornamental screens, lacquerware,basketry and furniture is illustrated and described, showing theenormous variety in decoration that even the simplest objects canbring to a Western home or garden.

Architectural detailing makes a building unique, and an architect outstanding. Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in the development of contemporary residential architecture. Featuring many of the world's most highly acclaimed architects, the book presents more than 50 of the most recently completed and influential house designs. For each house there are colour photographs, plans of every floor, sections and elevations as well as numerous construction details. All the drawings are styled in the same consistent way to allow for easy comparison. There is also a brief de*ive text and detailed captions. The book also features in-depth information for each project, including the location, the floor area, the client, the architectural project team, main consultants and contractors.

Herbert Ypma created an innovative approach to interior designin this series of visual sourcebooks for designers, architects,artists, travelers, and everyone interested in homedecoration. Morocco is a country of extremes: at once ultra-modern, yet stilldeeply traditional. These twin tendencies are also the definingqualities in modern Morocco's decorative arts. Some of the mosttalented and progressive architects and designers in the world areworking in Morocco today. At the same time their work is profoundlyinfluenced by a deep-rooted veneration for the fine artisantraditions of the past. Herbert Ypma traces the origins of thesegreat traditions and looks at the ways that contemporary designerscontinue to use centuries-old skills. 171 color photographs andillustrations

Interior design helps to shape all aspects of our lives andhas now come of age both intellectually and professionally. Thistext sets out to change and clarify the perceptions andmisconceptions about contemporary interior design by examining someof the key issues that define what it is, how it is different fromarchitecture, what specific skills it requires and what designproblems it solves. The book also aspires to provide new creativepossibilities which can help not only to expand and distinguish thediscipline but also elevate its stature and esteem. Provocativelywritten by one of the foremost educators and practitioners in thefield, this book will be essential for all interior design studentsand teachers, as well as appealing to practitioners.